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County loses another titan of philanthropy After losing Larry Baum in late 2023, 2024 brought with it the passing of another high-profile philantluopist in Barry' County. Richard “Dick" Groos, the grandson of legendary entrepreneur Emil Tyden and a businessman who pushed the family’s enterprise legacy worldwide, died in March surrounded by fami­ ly and under hospice care in Grand Rapids at the age of 94. Groos graduated from Hastings High School in 1948 and continued his edu­ cation ai Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. After a short military service t First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow in tow, walks through the facilities of YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville on July 3. Biden visited the camp in Barry County to speak on food assistance programs. Rie photo by Jayson Bussa In August, the county board held an emotional session where they honored Brown and his three decades of sen'ice to the community. Leading up to that moment, the board spent the better part of the year embarking on a search for a new' administrator, leaning on tal­ ent sourcing agency GovHR to do so. After naiTOwing the field, the? board conducted two rounds of interviews before deciding to extend an offer to Eric Zuzga, who was serving as the director of community services for the City of See REVIEW on 2 Orangeville house fire leaves 17-year-old dead, others injured Fire at Gun Lake Marina likely intentional Molly Macleod Editor The Barry County SherifTs Office is investigating the cause of a house fire that left a 17-year-old girl dead and several others injured Monday morning. Orangeville Fire Chief Matt Ribble told The Banner his crews first received the call for the house fire on the 8000 block of Marsh Road in Orangeville at 1:06 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30. Upon arrival al the scene, crews discovered the deceased 17-year-old female inside the house. Several other occu­ pants were transported from the scene with non-life-threalening injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Deputies A. Blundess, C. Hewitt, M. Noteboom and B. Romph of the Barry County SherifTs Office are heading up the investigation. Several agencies assisted the Orangeville Township Fire Department on Monday. These included the Michigan State Police, the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall, the Delton Fire Department, the Prairieville Fire Department, the Gun Plain Fire Department, the Martin Fire Department, the Hastings Fire Department, Wayland EMS and Barry County Central Dispatch. Barry County hires new administrator; Brown retires Barry County saw a changing of the guard in its front office as 30-year administrator Michael Brown bid farewell and entered retirement. rnl>ri J ’1' Local governments explore ways to regulate renewable energy projects After the state government stripped local munic­ ipalities of some of their power to regulate largescale renewable energy projects, officials in county government spent much of the year exploring ave­ nues in which to reclaim it. Barry County planners put together - and eventu­ ally passed - an ordinance in response to legislation passed in November of last year that allows utili­ ties to bypass local government approval for clean " energy projects and, instead, seek approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for projects with a capacity of 50 megawatts or more. It also came as Consumers Energy was expected to pres­ ent plans for a large-scale solar energy project in Assyria Township in southeast Barry County. The state statute only regulates projects above 50 megawatts. Projects under 50 megawatts that are planned for areas falling under the county zoning rules will need to adhere to the ordinance. In September, despite strong objections from local farmers and neighbors, Barry County planning com­ missioners approved plans by Consumers Energy to build a utility-scale solar energy project on close to 1,500 acres of farmland in Johnstown Township. On a 6-1 vole, commissioners approved a prelim­ inary site plan and special land use request for the stale’s largest energy provider to move ahead with the Spring Creek solar farm project. t^firr/og lawJ ■ 1 'I*' i A Election officials scramble to comply with new laws Administering elections was quite a bit more daunting for county, city, village and township officials this year. And, there were a lot of them to administer. This year saw three different elections — the Michigan presidential primary on Feb. 27, the pri­ mary election on Aug. 6 and the state’s general elec­ tion on Nov. 5. Because of the Voting Policies in Constitution Amendment, a proposal that was passed by voters in the 2022 election, election officials had a whole new set of laws to consider. The biggest change was a mandatory, nine-day stretch of early voting that required more poll work­ ers and additional equipment to execute. These early-voting periods were barely utilized for the elections in February and August, but attracted a much higher volume of voters in the Nov. 5 gen­ eral election, which featured the Presidential race between Kamala Hams and Donald Trump. kk 4 I T ■ ^lir” A series of elections, an celestial phenomenon and a visit from the First Lady ... 2024 certainly came wi± its share of headlines. As our team al The Hastings Banner, and our readers look ahead to the year in front of us, we wanted to look back at some of the most notable news that defined the prior year. The following is a rundown of some of the biggest headlines that shaped 2024. •I Marshall. Zuzga is also a resident of Barry County. All candidates who were interviewed resided in West Michigan. Zuzga brought administrative expe­ rience from a smaller level, having served as the city manager in Quincy prior to taking on his role at the larger city of Marshall. Commissioners in general were impressed with his budgeting skills and economic development experi­ ence, stating they are confident he can take the step up to the administrator of an entire county. Zuzga continues to settle into his role as the county heads into 2025. V, * Molly Macleod Editor The Michigan State Police are inves­ tigating a fire that damaged three boats at the Gun Lake Marina on Thursday, Dec. 26. Investigators say the fire appeared to be intentionally set. The MSP Wayland post responded to the scene on Patterson Road in Shelbyville last week. The fire broke out on the Allegan County side of the lake. The Wayland Fire Department responded to the fire, assisted by the Orangeville, Martin and Yankee Springs fire departments. Thanks to a quick response from the area fire departments, last week’s fire was contained to three boats. There were no injuries. The MSP Wayland post is investigat­ ing the fire as a criminal incident. No arrests have yet been made. Anyone with information on the marina fire is asked to contact the MSP Wayland Post al 269-792-2213. J-.... - r*ni I ’■ iimii. I .i % 11 * ft *1? 91• n. cn* ,1^19 • J L l ■*$ r J 4 I Hf. •to &,-»r I* IV 9 «>s 11 .5* •- r Aw ■T *■, * ’t* *<in f > .1- ■ idr. ^rracy’<u/ ■J ■b I X I «s SUBSCRIBE aw J TM03 RUOV wmowrauRT 5&5 * *.3 ■ T3£Ha3a«U2 I I t? TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE > Spend it here. Keep it here. SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. I 1 « I«■ 12 Xj J » »■ k I L <. 1 Loaio^^o^^* ft It THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 txK* { »l 1' h I A ♦ 0 <♦ I t ; * »- X X * «b>« I •• • • * T * t It *h. I -r «-• X I9 (J I 1i ♦ W' i9 9 F■ ■<» 4B>i* Mf “ PAIR OF STATE MEDALISTS AMONG COUNTY’S BEST AT POOL PAGE 9 1I B * O) «• w I I s tRi I X f** > *>- » A• < 1 lin»q JU - �1 4 2 Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER REVIEW hitch, Groos returned to Hastings, still filled with the business passion of his grandfather, who ushered Hastings into the developing Industrial Revolution of the late 1800s. Groos took that drive to propel one of Tyden’s inventions, the dry valve, ceiling-recessed fire prevention sys­ tem. into the modem world as an inter­ nationally-sold product through the Viking Corp. Groos never lost his love for and dedication to the home in which he was raised, continuing to live in Hastings where he raised a family of five children with his late wife, Ethel. Groos’s most evident and lasting contribution to the community may have been his work in founding what has become the Barry Community Foundation, which has built $57 mil­ lion in assets. First Lady makes local stop The First Lady of the United States paid a visit to Barry County on July 3 when Dr. Jill Biden made an appear­ ance at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville. The purpose of Biden’s visit to Middleville was two-fold to tout summer food assistance programs enacted by the Biden Administration, while also visiting with kids who had a parent who was wounded, disabled or killed while serving in the military. Those kids were at Camp Manitou-Lin as part of the Camp Corral program, a nationwide effort to give a free camp experience to kids whose parents had made this sacrifice for their country. Biden offered words on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SUN Programs which was launched in late May and designed to provide sufficient food and nutrition for kids during the summer months when they don’t have access to school breakfast or lunch. Biden’s visit came on the heels of President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump, which sparked con­ cerns about whether he would be able to defeat Trump in the upcoming elec­ tion or be fit to serve for another four years. Biden eventually dropped out of the race and was replaced by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket. Barry County directs its eyes for solar eclipse The natural phenomenon of a solar eclipse happens once every one to three years. Even then, it can’t always be seen from here in Barry County. Observers this year, though, were treated to a show in the sky. A solar eclipse is where the moon moves in the path of the sun, partially blocking it for a portion of the day. This year was special because, in some areas of the United States, observers could witness a total eclipse, where the moon completely blocks out the sun for a brief period of time, casting dark­ ness. While that couldn’t be observed in Barry County, onlookers could use special viewing glasses to watch the moon block out over 90 percent of the sun. Community events were held throughout Barry County and viewing glasses went like hot cakes. Schools All three county school districts welcome new superintendents In 2024, school districts in Barry County saw a complete refresh in leadership one of those transitions is still ongoing. At Hastings Area School System, ■r •T* ‘ I r ’ w ^3T ■j^’ ■ 1 f A 51 •X I \ I 1 I -r > 1 XX Hastings Area Schools faced tragedy in 2024 when Superintendent Matt Goebel stepped away from his post and later passed away after a battle with cancer. The school district then conducted a search to find its current superintendent, Nick Damico (pictured). File photo by Hunter McLaren NEWSPAPER DEADLINES 1 4 I ■ t 4^ i*- 7 V. A..##1 R Jr n* * --Vi A* *' A. J I .A I rx 9 X i < I ■Il i ’ Jh J - /• * J i X*.-' V »* J r I ( ( ) . 4. ► I «a •' •l « 4 ' I V ♦ * ■I •>* * < 1 Bk? Lc: / / Il r t 1 * 4,' • rVw 1 *> I ) 3 * * **ll I / r • ' WiV r 4Ts--. X *-»’ * .■ 44 i .IT* k <4 I f V 4* . / t .'p. t I V’ Al 4 k V K f f J I t * I •X ^*'^11 I I In April, residents in Barry County observed a solar eclipse that covered over 90 percent of the sun. Pictured, a group of onlookers gather at Putnam District Library in Nashville to take in the sight. Fife photo by Jayson Bussa 1 “4 r Hi U'>’ |r-:u ; (4 b fifisat T I f I ✓ < I •t I I .'3 I Lr r»- I 'I z r <• . r I * ? 1 I I 4 r F** .11."* U’’ '1ftA.: • b. 4 . r*!i^ V i > J <*■ • 1 I' > •soir « J f ''-ft » .iikl#' r^* «» f if < J 4 >r I f « t ' I J J ..L» / It «< g » » 9 Ir 51 Shopper I [« * • T I ' V Tuesday at Noon • •- A Ni’ Ti■. >1 A t I I I 11 r’-huHr f 1 i K < tf > ✓ > » 1 .“ u Reminder i * .“9 Wednesday at Noon b 11 .4 .'«» 1 4 . s NATURE’S CUSTODIANS! Sun & News Barry County has a very healthy population of turkey vultures, These remarkable birds help keep our fields and forests clean. While turkey vul­ tures do migrate, there are still a number hanging around the county well into December. They can often be seen perched on the Hastings water towers. 9 .1 The past year was the final one for some veterans of county government, including Register of Deeds Barb Hurless and Treasurer Sue VandeCar. Another more-than-notable departure was from 30-year County Administrator Michael Brown, who receives a standing ovation from the county board and gallery in this photo. File photo by Jayson Bussa I' 9 1 '-S5 ' * I * I I 4 .‘I f, X J I. * 9 - JL, 4,^ k Monday at 5;00 pm * J 1 r ' Group < ► b' J f Wednesday at Noon » I -1 r Banner '■it r ! DID YOU SEE? Monday at 4:00 pm Ji 'w if < / I the change in leadership was bom out of a tragic circumstance when Superintendent Matt Goebel announced that he would be stepping back from his position in April. Over a month later, Goebel passed away at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer. The school board commenced a search for a new leader and, in May, landed on Dr. Nick Damico, who was serving as the interim superintendent at Delton Kellogg Schools at the time. Damico took the reins of the district where he currently leads. In April, the Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education announced that it had accepted the resignation of Superintendent HeiTnan Lartigue Jr. before it named Damico the interim »99 i I Advisor I J 9 h JJ V e> X—._ ri'?' t *") I I I b 4 I I f -1 -F-* I. AI* I .. 1 n M MV M k^«r I * e > . ■ ii i I I I A^'i I u X I-.*. 4 'i ‘Sriffii' I r. •aw I "‘I *w r I ■ « uf ■ * i 14 1 L ill H I • »• • a • « • a t« » a a •< • • • • • a • • • a • a a a • « » aa a • a a a « a a a • a a a a aaa a a a a a ! ( ; Bntr I 4^ «• HastingsBanner.com also used this as a fun learning experi­ ence for its students while some made the trip to areas like Ohio to witness the once-in-a-lifetime total eclipse. Continued from Page 1 r WWW > i s A w -• - r If .-S 4 r f J superintendent. The ensuing search brought in four candidates for interviews and the board selected Jeremy Wright to take on the , role. Wright was serving as the princi­ pal of Plainwell High School and had applied for the DK superintendent job in the past. Finally, after serving for six years in administrative roles, Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Craig McCarthy announced in November that he would exit his role at the end of the year. Retired TK Superintendent Tom Enslen took the position on an interim basis starting Jan. 1 while the school board conducts a search for a permanent replacement. 1 * ' t / \ AlM’< t T n. *. t * 4 rTZ< 4 tri" I • • • 1. ... 1 W y. “i 1 Ii f I Ui*' ‘f 4b A' IB •? I /1 B ^3 , I n JM "1 .u i' fuh J IS'k/V? XI t « r 1 r I • *« 11* I• 'r S'I .4 'TT'xi-b; u '.U k I. I L • «~A < X I r I 4 ♦ < F "tn;! w In other 2024 headlines: — The City of Hastings received a major facelift upon the conclusion of its streetscape project, which trans­ formed the sidewalks along State Street through the downtown corridor. City officials debuted the finished product at this year’s Summerfest and the city was construction-free through­ out the fall. — Hastings-based J-Ad Graphics Inc. announced in May that it sold its portfolio of community newspapers, which includes The Hastings Banner and Hastings Reminder, to Lapeer­ based publisher View Newspaper Group. — Areas of Barry County were rav­ aged by a pest known as Spongy Moth during the spring and summer. The damage to trees was severe, especially in southern Barry County, but it was too late in the season for municipalities to take action with measures like mass sprayings. — Discussions reignited on the potential for bringing a Meijer grocery store to the Hastings area. Rutland Township officials entered into pre­ liminary' discussions on whether it is feasible to bring a store with a 20-acre footprint to a parcel of property' at the intersection of M-43 and M-37. The IWd* '? %£* ;i J i /% - ’ _ on I -< - *» ’-'n- -t WflK , Ter ,.u,. 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I '4z ^*h. - *'f3 -T 4 -i ^-*R .4 r Citizen committee presents bond options to Lakewood school board After going to the polls to vote in the nation’s general election Nov. 5, voters in the Lakewood Public Schools district may find out if they’ll be returning to the polls in spring 2025 to decide the fate of another bond proposal, one that would lead to the closing of the district’s current early childhood center facility. Members of the One Lakewood Committee, a citizen group which hosted a series of public forums in September and October, presented ' their recommendations to the LPS Board of Education at its regular meet­ ing Monday, Oct. 28, at the Lakewood High School Media Center. Committee member Edith Farrell said the district should consider mov­ ing forward with a bond proposal next spring, citing fiscal responsibility, declining enrollment, educational outcomes, safety and security, and decreasing utilization. The committee recommendations included the school district streamlin­ ing its facilities by going from four to three educational buildings, closing the 100-year-old structure that now serves as the home of the Lake wood Early Childhood Center. One Lakewood Committee members stated they also discussed the need for a new bus garage to better serve the district’s transportation needs, as well as the creation of a “sinking fund” to help pay for ongoing maintenance and other projects. The cost of a new bus garage was projected at $6.7 million to more than $7 million. During the forums, committee mem­ ber Mike Haskin said those attending agreed there was a need for a new garage but not at that price. Haskin added the board should seek a bond proposal of about $28 million that would fund improvements and upgrades at the elementary, middle and high schools, while placing the issue of a new bus garage and sinking fund on hold. With the committee’s recommenda­ tions in hand, LPS Superintendent Jodi Duits said the school board would dis­ cuss the possibility of a bond proposal at upcoming meetings on Nov. 11 and Nov. 25, and make a decision passing the needed ballot language for a May 2025 vote. Lakewood residents voted down a $64 million bond proposal in November 2022 and, by just a 337vote margin, defeated a $39 million proposal in August 2023. Staff writer Dennis Mansfield con­ tributed to this report. 1 1 •• »• 'n •t M* Mg z n J 1 ,r r .« 1 f I r I .-It 4 x-v jig si ■■■■ 1_1 1 ..Il I J.* 4.^' I ii!' I f* w 4 .1 ■ ai p / I »•+ 4 4 X' 1. ..'»i''7 r I T •»“ — i 4- .. i .lU. •• 'f-A.' » a •s; * ► 4^. r-1- -J •'-»*- I I 7 ;XI k > i *• . 1 |t l!l V U- I OK. ) t( I •J, I f •L * 1, * ‘i 4/ *J ■j. J b 'i 1 I I' tc J •a f54-: I J ij /• < J* / .( ''j IZ; z; F' ' 1 Tl ^n - : I t (JF' <’4 I I 1 After going to the polls to vote in the nation’s general election Nov. 5, voters in the Lakewood Public Schools district may find out if they'll be returning to the polls in spring 2025 to decide the fate of another bond proposal, one that would lead to the closing of the district's current early childhood center facility. File photo I -aZ^- 4>* in ♦ ♦ ' *r» ♦ ♦ J I. ir a I 1 t* r «■ '/ *w •’i: V I’v, /« 4 •’J tji 4- »> 1* X 1 . 4 * 7 K ■: 4 p. < 4 c a» jii 3 I ►» I ■ ->? • *' •»<* '^5 I r 1 .V, I i >5 I V k g V’g z \ r V <*/, . < Barry County went to the polls in 2024 for presidential primary, primary and general'elections that decided leadership for the county, state and nation. Local election officials had to adhere to a new set of rules in the process. File photo by Brett Bremer Financial I 1: j FOCUS® J JI / • e 9 , L I z L Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Are your protection plans in place? Have you ever thought about how much you have to protect? Bebveen your family, your finances, your independence and your lega­ cy, it can be quite a lot — and that’s why it’s important to have the right protection plan in place. Let’s look at these areas of need and some possible pro­ tection solutions: • Protecting your in­ come - An injuiy or severe illness could prevent you from working for some time. And if that happened, your family’s finances could be­ come strained. To help guard against this possibility, you may want to consider disability income insurance. Your employer may offer some type of coverage, but it’s likely to be short term and may not be enough to help close the income gap you might face, so you may want to consider purchasing your own policy. • Protecting your fam­ ily - If you were no longer •. •, J < vt Jennifer Heinzman, president and CEO for the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, on Dec. 3 confirmed that potential residents were able to submit applications for the Village Flats Apartments, a 20-unit complex that was once the home of the W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricultural School. File photo J f’ < JkX**? f . r* rS 4 4^ I I r .1^ ' <• - % t 5 • •Sir '- *iir I I I . t • *« *« w. I • •• •• t ♦ ■ < F' aa» f r. I I'J I •* I 1 K *4 V 'W t “:“4 I 9^ I r >1* * I* KELLOcc i ♦ fc f » ri K w, UASHVI.Li£ • ♦ « * V • *"J J r♦ 1 r' J « If Rin » t I If t Nashville set to celebrate new housing at old school The Village of Nashville is set to celebrate the culmination of turning a former school into new housing in early 2025. Jennifer Heinzman, president and CEO for the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, on Dec. 3 confirmed that potential residents were able to submit applica­ tions for the Village Flats Apartments, a 20-unit complex that was once the home of the W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricultural School. According to Heinzman, new res­ idents could start moving into the Village Flats as early as March 2025, once they’ve completed the application process and havrbeen approved. The conversion of the former school, built in the 1930s, is one of 12 hous­ ing projects across Michigan being funded through the Building Michigan Together Plan, with a combined total investment of $ 13 million. The school had been mostly vacant, according to reports, since it was sold by Maple Valley Schools about seven years ago. Now, it will house 13 onebedroom, five two-bedroom and two studio apartments. Both Nashville Village President Mike Keynon and Heinzman said the apartment complex seeks to address, one of the most pressing needs in Nashville and the rest of Barry County - housing. “That’s our No. I priority,” Heinzman said. The chamber and other local orga­ nizations, such as the Barry County Brownfield Authority and Barry County Land Bank Authority, are cur-. rently working to add more than 900 housing units to help address housing needs countywide, Heinzman said. Though, that would still leave Barry County about 1,000 units short of pro­ jected needs, according to a study. And the conversion of the former Kellogg School into apartments could be a preview of things to come within the county. Heinzman said officials will be watching the outcome of a vote on a potential bond request that could be decided by Lakewood Public Schools voters in May. 5 M'. • ♦** T u WS£S .£ t would fund it. — A familiar face returned to the Barry County Sherift'’s Office — this time as undersheriff. Following the tennination of former Undersheriff Jason Sixberry, Sheriff Dar Leaf tapped department veteran Kevin Erb to take on the role. Erb, who was bom and raised in Carlton Township, had spent 25 years with the department before retiring and joining the Lake Odessa Police Department. His tenure began on Oct. 1. — After voters passed a $ 17 mil­ lion bond proposal by Hastings Area School System in 2023, the district got to work on projects when school let out for the summer. The projects included new playground equipment at each elementary school and new LED signs at each building, among other efforts. Projects are expected to contin­ ue until the summer of 2026. — More than 200 people gathered on the lawn of the Barry County Commission on Aging in August to celebrate the 50-year anniversary for the department; which provides a bevy of services for the county’s growing aging population. i I I ..s •f « a II - <.1 Continued from Page 2 t 1 I ^4* around, how would your family’s lifestyle be affected? Could they stay in the same house? Could your children afford college or another type of post-secondary edu­ cation? If you have adequate life insurance, the answer to these questions can be “yes.” Again, yoq might get some coverage from your employ­ er, but it may be insufficient, so you may want to explore additional protection through a personal policy. In determining how much coverage you’ll need, you’ll want to weigh several factors: size of mortgage and other debts, number of children, spouse’s income and needs, and the legacy you’d like to leave. • Protecting your goals You may have some important financial goals, such as sending your children to college and achieving a com­ fortable retirement. To . pro­ tect these goals, you’ll need strategies to help prepare for them, which could include investing in an education savings plan and contributing regularly to your IRA and 401(k) or other retirement plans. • Protecting your finan­ cial independence - Hope­ fully, you will be able to remain financially independent your entire life. But this independence could be threatened by the need for some type of long-term care. Consider this: A private room in a nursing home costs, on average, more than $116,000 a year, while the services of a home health aide are more than $75,000 a year, according to Genworth, an insurance company. Medicare generally does not cover these costs or types of needs and would typically only pay for a short period. You might be left with significant bills or creditors and possibly depen­ dent on family or loved ones. To help protect yourself tfom these threats, you may want to consult wi± a financial professional, who can offer Iong-term,care solutions. * Protecting your legacy - When you work hard your whole life, you may want to leave sorhething behind to your loved ones. A comprehensive estate plan can help ensure your family and the charitable groups you support — will receive ±e resources you’d like them to have. An estate plan can be somewhat complex, involving various documents and arrangements, including a wall, living trust and various powers of attorney, so you’ll need to work with a qualified legal advisor, and possibly your financial professional. As we’ve seen, ‘‘protection” can take many forms. So, try to follow all the protection strategies you need to enjoy the life you’ve envisioned for yourself and your family. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use byyour local Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor. Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D. C. thmiigh Edward D. Jones & •» Co., L.P. and in California, New Mexico and Massachu­ setts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, LLC, Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico. L.L.C., and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts. L.L.C �tfl I, I I 4 Thursday, January 2, 2025 I'XlPXzy’X--: ’ J l' I I FHF HASTINGS BANNER \ WWW HastingsBanner com 4 I 1 i unday, Jan. 19 is a date to keep in mind if you plan to make a New Year’s Resolution this year. That’s because research has shown that only 18 days after they’ve set their intention for a new year, the majority of people ditch their New Year’s Resolution by Jan. 19. One fit­ ness app has even named Jan. 19 “Quitter’s Day" according an inc.com article on the topic. That article also points out that of the 41% of Americans who make New Year’s resolu­ tions, only 9% are successful in keeping them. 1 know, however, that most of the readers of this column make up the elite 9% who keep their New Year’s Resolutions because they set specific goals and pursue them with relent­ less passion, expanding far beyond Jan. 19. With this optimistic view in mind, each year I ask business professionals throughout the communities we cover to share their New Year's Business Resolution, knowing that it will inspire anyone who hasn’t set their goal for the new year to do so. Here is what this year's group of inspiring contributors are vowing to do far beyond Jan. 19 in the new year: Tim Vargas, President & CEO McLaren Lapeer Region Looking at 2025, our orga- ). What’s your New Year’s Business Resolution? BUILDING BRANDS nization is deter­ commitment to sus­ mined to continue tainable growth, com­ to be the provider of munity empowerment, high-quality health and ethical practices care to the commu­ that benefit our mem­ nity, and, in doing bers, employees, and so, a source of calm the communities we I and compassion to serve. the people of Lapeer. EMILY We will expand Throughout this CASWELL our financial literacy ecasweli® past year, McLaren programs to reach mihomepaper.com Lapeer Region more individuals in undertook initiatives 2025, with a focus that increased our patients’ and on underserved communities, the greater community’s access youth, and seniors. to care. This included hosting We will grow and collaborate free health fairs and achieving with local organizations to re-verification as the county's ensure that our CSR initiatives only trauma center, though address the unique challenges our goal now is to build on faced by all populations within that. We aim to venture further our service areas. into the community, help our By driving these initiatives providers make a connection forward, we will create mean­ with those they care for, and ingful change, align with our to ensure that patients who credit union's core values, and require care are able to receive strengthen our position as a it promptly and efficiently. socially responsible leader in the financial services industry. Bonnie Gettys, President/ J 1 1 CEO Barry Community Foundation Leigh LaForest, Executive Director Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce Our resolution here is the cherish the past, celebrate the present and strategize our future! With this being our 30th year in existence, we have much to be thankful for! 1 vow to be more present. Less lech, more in the moment. As for the Chamber, we are going to continue to work very hard to make sure that our members are feeling valued and supported. Theresa Doan, Director of Social Responsibility Genisys Credit Union Wes Smith, Publisher View Newspaper Group As the Social Responsibility Director of Genisys Credit Union, I resolve to continue our Be a better listener: We all face the challenge of both lis­ tening to the person or group with whom we interact and delivering our own message, pitch or proposal. Slephen R. Covey teaches in his The 1 Habits of Highly Effective People: “Seek first to under­ stand and then to be under­ stood." I know when I do this, belter outcomes result. Practice gratitude; The Mayo Clinic says, “Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease.'’ Those are all good reasons lo tell those with whom we work that we appreciate them. I also want my clients and colleagues to know their work has value and my relationships with them are important to me, both profes­ sionally and personally. Pete Clinton, Advertising Director View Newspaper Group My business resolution for 2025 is to stay ahead of everything. It is so easy in life and business to handle all the things we do on a daily basis to get by and forget about what it takes to keep everything out in front of you and not get stuck working from behind. To slay ahead, you need to take care of all the daily things that need to be addressed, but you also need to take the time lo make all the extras lo happen, which include planning, organization, research, thought, communica­ tion, brainstorming and devel- I k * 9*^ I * w' * J I .1 I. ji ft 'k f oping more ideas. Focusing on this more will help our team and clients be better prepared lo see success. I 3"', / !M^ My New Year's Business Resolution is to be innovative. While there's always value in looking back at the way we did something in the past as lo not reinvent the wheel," in the year ahead I plan to challenge myself and our team to see if there is a belter, faster, more efficient, easier or simply more fun way lo do the task at hand. rd love to hear your New Year’s Business Resolution. Email me at ecaswelK^ mihomepaper. com. .f I I* Is 4 / U' I' I I / J TF. t . .4 I I' I I 4 f z . ! <1 ! .« ft'/ i fT ■' I r f ■a I ' I « t > I I I •’r>- / jhr .AjI T *z r t I z ’ . 41 i . wt 4 I s JJ J I fl I ' ^‘'.94 4 ' r • X-4^ I .'•A' u 'A 70* Jff •’ • I * I .< t « » f I A 9 Emily Caswell is the brand manager for VIEW Group, the branding division of Tiew Newspaper Group. She is a 2004 graduate of Michigan State University' 's journalism school. She first worked as an editorial intern for The (Lapeer) County Press in 2001 and 2002 and later as a reporter for Lapeer Area l^iew and The County Press from 2008-09. Caswell was a staff reporter for The Lansing State Journal's NOISE publication and wrote a popular column for the daily nen’spaper. She later served as the publica­ tions director at a boutique brand and publishing agency in Lansing, before returning to View Newspaper Group in her current role in 2014. 'i I >■ 1 4'' ? ■ 1 « .*1 A * I J«.' < * 9 •I r « I J J 4 ( .t «< J <•‘1 9 )«»• I J*- ,’'yv b *• z’ i./.l r ■Y 9 xi’.v.Li I f I r z' M L ,4 • * I k ' r .• I. '■ r .3 f • .y - r ' fiCVr 1F i vr I % <« .J 2 « / ->l t I ' / hW 7 'S 'y < f ** /w "fl J rr I I 4 I a«A < J 1 1^4 p f 1.7.'^ 1 I f L / I Local group offers discussions on world affairs I J / 2^ ' >3' = 'r'< fl. J r > 1 49 b J Anyone looking for interesting reading and discussion is invited to join the Great Decisions world affairs discussion program. Great Decisions is the nation’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The grassroots face-to-face model adopted by Great Decisions 1 more than 50 years ago continues today, with tens of thousands of par­ ticipants taking part in discussions nationwide annually. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the informative talks and meeting in a group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. The local group is just one ofmultiple groups in Michigan with hundreds more throughout the United States. This year, the Barry County group will meet on Tuesday afternoons be­ ginning Jan. 21 in the Hastings Public Library’s upstairs community room. The club will meet through March. The first two meetings on Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 will be from 1:45 to 3 p.m. All I 4 y 7 I . f I I I * f / I I 9 '/ iW ft iL 1 1 ► J wt* ir. . * I 1?^ I t •l .I t > J a "F ’ 'RA-k.*•*. »s.-i HV k 1 9 S' 4 rk 1; 1 ’ — -9 rJ 9 B r 'K .TW. t a • JI.I__ r t T. other meetings will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required. The group generally has between 15 and 20 participants. Consen­ sus is not an aim of the program; rather, a the class is designed to help individuals better understand complex issues. A soft-cover book that provides back­ ground, relevant facts, present and future policy options and impartial analysis ♦ written by independent experts, is available for purchase. Attendees read the assigned article prior to each meeting to gain background infor­ mation and prepare for discussion. Along with taking part in discussions, participants watch a video that pro­ vides more information on the week’s topic. Attendees choose how much they want to participate in terms of preparation and in-class dialogue. This year’s topics include: American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads, U. S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy, U.S-China Relations, In­ ternational Cooperation on Climate Change, The Future of NATO and European Security, AI and American National Security, India; Between China, the West, and the Global South and After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East. The meetings are free; the only cost is for the soft-bound book. For further information about the local group or to order the book, contact Carole at 616-450-3164 or Marge at 269-352MM 3602 by Thursday, Jan. 9. r..- d } I, .'jJ Ir ft f I A • * I •-V • *** J *•> .- a» ' 4 1 I * AjCsM* r”'’ I -■Lilli • ”1 I I * c. »>• T C F • r 1- 9 uU'ft*. * ■■* •Zi- f n I F-1, - r ) f Cl t I I ) ■ .. **« I M**;, I •»I I •* 1 ♦ It'/-'i. J ♦J I . / - 3 •' V « .*■ V.7•* C* I A*r< ! * fl mV;’' F- •t t ■'S V • i IV Cl ii !55’ ■to MSSi i I ■■ ft J, 1 I I A r' '*.. • LT* I - o* r b M ^9 kt i ? 4 I A s’AZi '.tuu I (5 ? G.-rnjLF r I. ’Ui® } V* iSM3' WtHu... t LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY LEHERS FROM OUR READERS View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or ary sister View Newspaper Grcup publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. All let.ers must be original and are subject to editing for clarity and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one letter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. Election-related letters are limited to 150 words and endorsements are limited to no more than three per candidate, per election cyde. View Newspaper Group will not publish letters from candidates for elective office or their campaigns, form letters or letters sent to other publications. Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. Community has a share in school district accomplishments ’ ; , ' 'i Dear Editor, I’d like to comment on the recent article about me in the December 19, 2024, edition of the Hastings Banner. The article noted the "farewell” given to me at the December school board meeting. I was honored with a vest noting my service years, an Appreciation Plaque, an award named after me for future band students, and an honorary chair at the PAC with my name on it. Numerous congratulations were left on the Facebook page. Our Hastings community members need to have a share in these awards. I am only one of the many individuals who support our children in so many ways. Every person who attends a school or community event, attends a school board or any other board meeting is a contributor. I was voted in twice to represent your best interest, and I did my best to fulfill this job. I leave behind a talented group of young men and women who will carry on with the same intent. Believe it or not, we actually appreciate the people that attend our meetIngs and question our decisions... it helps us make better ones. I ask that every citizen of Hastings continue to stand up, speak up and support your community. Without you, there would be no awards! Hats off to all of you! Louis F. Wierenga Jr. Hastings U. I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS ' <s • «» •w I 1 1 W: 4 » ft 91. I* r 1 > •, _t t I I « I I I • I. r *.» I ____________ ________________ _____________________ - »-A - t^fr-r ‘ J___________________________________________ n b L the Black Walnut Trail. Dec. 20-Jan. 5 — Winter Jan. 1-31 — Backyard Bird break exploration kits. Pick up Walk. What kinds of birds might a free kit full of fun, hands-on live in your backyard? Follow activities to keep kids learning the self-guided trail to find out. and exploring during school Afterward, visit the south side break. Kits will be available for of the Visitor Center for a bird several age groups including count activity and additional birth to 2 years old. preschool, information on the Great early and upper elementary as Backyard Bird Count. This well as teens. This year’s kits are activity is free and self-guided ■ sponsored by the Friends of the on the Lupine Trail. Delton Library and Worgess. Thursday, Jan. 9 — Healthy Jan. Storybook Jan. 1-31 Planet, Healthy People lecture Walk: “Bird Count” by Susan series: Drinking Water and Edwards Richmond; illustrated ■ Forests with Dr. Emily Huff, 11 by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. a.m.-1 p.m. Forests are critical Join a mother and daughter as for increasing biodiversity, they participate in the Christmas storing carbon and providing Bird Count. What kinds of habitat for animals. Register for birds will they find? After your lunch by Jan. 2. storybook adventure, stop by More information about the south side of the Visitor these events can be found Center to pick up your own bird on the Institute's website at count activity. The Storybook CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Walk is free and self-guided on I f 11 I k ' k. • u ■j k-’ I l.iTs v-' h 1 •* •^1 1 ?>' V I I H I. ■ '- 'I I b V 4 > • 1 1: ft ''V s'* T i - 1 i ' T't 5> 4 S’lHl, I * 1 ♦ * 0k X 5 I r * 'j' J t I ■I « J' I 4 i t ■! '■’T t 1^ BfJ A t J IT . 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I •411 I I J ’•is' r t t Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com J 5 . • I • I c I I ! •f 5 t I s ’l f • <!l VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM •<4 \iK UJ Ado “AJ” Floreani water in his kayak, or enjoying Ado “AJ” Floreani, a cherished a leisurely bicycle ride, he husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on embraced every moment with December 27, 2024, at the age enthusiasm. Traveling, golfing, B of 87 in Grand Rapids, Ml. woodworking, boating, and Born on May 7,1937, in dancing were among his many t Chicago, IL, AJ’s zest for interests. life and infectious humor // AJ ’ s good sense of humor T#) touched everyone he met. AJ X was as steady as his faith, and dedicated over three decades he was a devoted attendee to a successful career as an of the Gun Lake Community insurance salesman with AAA. In his Church. AJ’s legacy of love, laughter, and retirement, he channeled his passion for adventure will be forever cherished by craftsmanship into building homes. those who were fortunate enough to know His work ethic was matched only him. by his commitment to his family, and AJ ’ s memorial service will be conducted he will be lovingly remembered by his at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Gun wife, Sandy (Veverica) Floreani; his Lake Community Church, Pastor Dan children, Derek (Tron) Floreani, Julianna Beyer, officiating. (Dwain) Johnson, Jay Scott Floreani; In lieu of flowers, memorial his four stepchildren, and the numerous contributions to St. Jude Children’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren Hospital will be appreciated. who brought him immeasurable joy. An Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. avid outdoorsman, AJ found solace and com to share a memory or to leave a excitement in nature. Whether he was carving down a ski slope, gliding through condolence message for AJ’s family. ••9b 1 h I r * X I I I I r. > A;. s. I I t, I r I r X % a 4 I I I * i i i s• 1 '1,'. i I ^v-. "-ft 1 ’ I ■ > I J ■'W- — 1 t i O' ^^9 A I .* J I ’fl • ,1 i • n' J I 1 s ■): *»' I I h. . J I J I I I I K I 1 '■ 7 •J -'J i 1 vr*' 'I (> J I 11. t < h f I X 1 . I »I I 1 I k ■c k • 1*1 T A ■X 'Xj « 1 I I '’.'H ’’t I'h' U I I / 1. if .j 1 1 •. I u 1 X 14 T C* .1 ’Hi # e '4 I $ I t i >b I I I r J X \* X kA J w—* Carol Joan Ayers I I J > I 4 I «rf5 Carol Joan Ayers passed away on December 26, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Ml. She was born on December 9, 1948, in Hastings, Ml, to Maynard B. and Ardyth V. (Kingsley) Park. Carol graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. On May 6,1971, she married Otis “Sam” Marshall Ayers, and they enjoyed over 50 years until his passing. She worked for over 20 years at Bradford White. Carol’s zest for life was shone through her love for sports, with countless golf and bowling trophies attesting to her talent and passion. Beyond sports, she cherished the ■ simple joy of playing cards, creating ■ laughter and lasting memories with friends and family at the table. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents;, her husband, Otis “Sam” Ayers;, her sister, Pamela (Doug) Cook, and her son, Chris Ayers. Carol is survived by her daughter. i t . ify I’ f ■ ’ll t I 4 5 ib L * r t I I IP;., f k 'tA.-.. Jfiib'’ i. 9V0K T vsnlat 19' * I bw/ 9i: *fe- i ) . fipp'I'A' Jp <2880 aid Hi,.-EIS') *7 • I .’'J J 1 ?rtfirM '"olD f*!fs^8sy3SiiiA'i non-' 2' ‘('nriMesrJI"' ' W y. 9!£t t J. ,2110?,'. bni Pi yfiiqlovof --Tl I "iftgfil bne T9tf •jr* •• '/limBt bne 20 r FO; Wlu iilfi') ' ; ')SD339ig 8GW 9 4 I c:-116 ar,EC .til J tRio apl I ■ n ; g^.;7r-it^n»h.bni hfV 5;?^, < f "‘•ax ( flr i^.dan ,*5 I .01 3V0' If i^-) ■^4' - I Ot J ijieaeq bf * 4 "r 2)031 bw s J I I to? I 1 i9i ijbfni. I -U- I ij-.'- a39)nou£C'5&i' yt. bsvfvlue ei in " * t a:?- Amanda Ayers, and her adoring grandchildren, Emerson and Paisley Schmidt, who loved her to the moon and back;” her sister, Judy (Jerry) Jackiewicz; her many nieces and nephews, and her special close friends, Melinda and Cheryl,-who stood by her through thick and thin. Carol’s absence will be felt by many, including her classmates with whom she met for monthly lunches, the countless golfers from Yankee Springs Golf Course, and the girls with whom she shared countless card games. A visitation will be held at Girrbach FuneraJ Home, 328 S Broadway: .. . , Hastings, Ml on Friday, Jan. 10, 202^ from 6-8 p.m., with interment at Ft. Custard National Cemetery in Augusta, Ml, when the weather is warmer. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. x u 4 -.gn,---------- -------------------------------i 1 i MHfy f I ¥• ANNIVERSARY I I I 9 I '’■S h * 1 * X I I J f 1-* t '• HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENT I I SCHEDULE ■"1- I •J I ie. I it 4 I' > ‘ a. ( { . r I I •J ••a. nr** f k ’ I, s 4 I J ' ■r. tl / I ?• » 'I * «■ f 4 ^2 “I. r $•** ?< 1 f i J > f 'J I I 5 I I 4 t • .■nfC fflA( .'■: 1^. s ifi! I T \ I I ! IV r ! I I w I I* Ik I ^Kf A 9^ .I 9^ V > ■'^1 1 s i j V II II •/ r4 ■ '-f • A 'f- > F'“, I ‘ t I Ii ■ a4 z I ibFIi yr *; 1 4^ Afe? I • . i'M J'' I 9 «■ h rcr •r •1' ri 5 9- i » I -4» i • pf-' -'4^' * 11 I It is with sadness we announce that Shelly Ann Greenfield, mother to Jerica Shakespeare and Merissa Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, after a hard battle with cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her nursing home in Hastings, surrounded by family and staff who loved her. Known for her strong will and feisty mouth. Shelly will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Shelly’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing. She is survived by her daughters; sister, Sharon; brothers. Chuck and Karl. She was preceded in death by her husband. Brad; mother, Sally; father, Charles; brother, Joe, and sister, Sara. Shelly was born and raised in San Bernardino, CA where she attended high school. At 18 she moved to Hastings with her family, and that’s where she met Brad, and they were happily married for 38 years. Brad and Shelly started a family and bought a store. Everyone knew the boisterous red-headed woman who ran Cedar Creek Grocery and how generous she could be. The trick was to stay on her Thursday, Jan. 2 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1943 film starring Virginia Weidler, Edward Arnold and John Caroil, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 - Beginning Beekeeping family event, 1 p.m. Join library staff for a family-friendly introduction to beekeeping. Monday, Jan. 6 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 a.m.; library board meet­ ing, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiable by calling the library, 269-945-4263. > good side. Her free time was spent bowling, playing billiards, bird watching, sitting by a campfire, and crocheting. Brad and Shelly spent their free time working on building their dream hom^ together, but unfortunate!, Shelly suffered a TBI in 2005. Brad took care of Shelly and honored her until he no i longer could, and she was left to the peerless care of Thornapple Manor, at the Manor, Shelly was loved and wei^ cared for. She spent her days playinc cards, enjoying activities with staff, and watching classic movies. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Girrbach Funeral Home, 3 '9 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml, 49058 on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, from 2-4 pm Flowers and memorial gifts are welcome but not necessary. Memorial contributions in memory of Brad and Shelly Greenfield can be made to Thornapple Manor, https://www.bariy'cf. org/funds/thornapple-manor/ or send / a check made out to Barry Community ; Foundation, Thornapple Manor Fund. 231 S. Broadway St.; Hastings, Ml 49058. il. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. « I > 1 I > i 1 HI I t » . tr i f <y V ’ .e-. • Baileys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary • k •-/I : 1 B.«£> . ^/ai* 4 ir ‘a i-• f r * .•f -i f C i r --•‘4 I I «.> I .'■J' A’ f .5 kJ 'f' . I r Z..4' I if Ait I I / «» I 0 4’ t k (.f ' ! ,4 T- f J i ' A ■ •! ■ri' I z? '') V . 1, f I 4. J .r; D' < -4^ ,f iaI y .4 J t .L Of' ! . V .Li 7| »* J .HI I jt I ..[ f I Jr. Ji. ■I Ik ■I ... f'., ’‘T* !: . i93^ II IS I . I n > I. J ,,v * T iP .11 siT* J*}' .^3f. 11 I y- yjy. I J' / J ■ ii ’f (1 I 5^ it ’ '' ' j;'' <* I •I .J ■ b-y.. ML' «'' ('• I ■I • ' y i 4 1.^ 1 * ANNOUNCEMENTS Freyja Morena Despotovic, born at Corewell Health Pennock on November 25, 2024 to Mikayla P. Graham and Andrew T. Despotovic of Lansing. Emersyn Carroll, born at Corewell Health Pennock on November 27, 2024 to Karley Carroll and Jerimiah Carroll of Nashville. i - -<•. \ <• ( » GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM . SI iVorship Togeth er Malia Jo Kemp, born at Corewell Health Pennock on December 4, 2024 to Shelby Salamone and Hunter Kemp of Hastings. z ♦ ♦ I r ■*a r' ii h ( V X ' A : J I! fl t Ii ff HASTINGS FREE COMMUNITY METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH Be An LIFEGATE 1 Expression Of Who Jesus Pastor Tod Shook Is To The World Around Wednesdays - Bible Study Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box J 273, Hastings, MI 4905S < Pastor Scott Price. Phone: i RO. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Telephone Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Websik Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor WOODLAND UNITED HASTINGS Worship METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Schoo! for all ages; 10:30 a.m Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 10:15 a.m, CHRIST THE KING It । } ■ * Worship Service; Senior * High Youth Group 6-8 p.ni.; ;■ Young Adults 6-9 p.m. t PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE 328 N. Jefferson Street. CHURCH OF DELTON Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Wednesday, Family Nighi 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box provided. Peter (Children Kindergarten-5tb 765, (comer of Milo Rd. Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle ; &S. M-43). Delton, MI 8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 Pastor 49046. Pastor Roger p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. ST. ROSE OF LIMA Sunday Worship Service CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Wednesday night Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Bible Study and , Prayer. Call Church Ollicc ■ 948-8004 for information. -4 'J PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve i Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday I t study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. j •t I Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Sanner, the chiirchesand these local businesses: Fiberglass Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER or HolUnelbols&Eqnlpment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 ♦ ♦ I I ' : * I -• at the church ofyour choice FTeeAiZj schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Azora Beden, born at Corewell Health Pennock on December 4, 2024 to BreezAnn Adams and Keegan Beden of Barry (Nashville). icidritie 11 |! I i I’ r.t 11^ ! A» e. great-grandchildren. To honor this milestone, their chil­ dren are hosting an open house at The Jefferson (103 W State St., Hastings, MI) on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from 6:30-9 pm. Friends and loved ones are invited to join the celebration. BIRTH ; e -X t * 1 II James Lee Bailey and Debra Jo McClellen, met while attending high school in Kearney, NE, and were mar­ ried in 1975. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 26, 2025. Over the years, they’ve been blessed with 12 children (Julie, JeNae, Jim Jr, Jason, JoAnn, Josh, Jordan, JenaLeigh, Jacob, Jillian, Jared and Jenelle), 24 grandchildren, and four «»4 z ** » t ' t-r f >< I 4 "We Exist To A A. Shelly Ann Greenfield 1 f 4) XX 4OU I < OBITUARIES 4 ^1? A. I; 'z ’a 1. > �.*1 4 I Thursday, January 2, 2025 6 fl THE HASTINGS BAHNER www.HastingsBanner.coni fb' • t i 'uJ* ***. I 5 4 f TURNING BACK THE PAGES s . .J rl ?> » f tr !• 1 t 41 >• (PV* « •• I I A look at pioneer life in Michigan and the founding of Yankee Springs 1 4> r « • 4 ' .r’ I i r 1 T / t BANNER JUNE 22, 1995 JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT t I Mary M. Lewis Hoyt, the sec­ ond daughter of William Lewis and Mary Goodwin Lewis, was bom in Weathersfield, Wyoming County, N.Y, on Oct. 1, 1832. The family moved to Michigan Aug. 28, 1836, while it was still a territory, and settled at Yankee Springs, Bany County, where her father was the first hotel keeper in the new county between Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. Mary M. Lewis married Henr>' Hoyt of Kalamazoo on Jan. 21, 1851. The following article appeared in Volume XXX of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society in 1906. The Hastings Banner supplied the photo­ graphs for the article. Mary Lewis Hoyt wrote as follows: “On the afternoon of a summer’s day, Aug. 26, 1836, nearly 68 years ago, there might have been a covered wagon containing a stalwart man of 35 years and five children, between the ages of 11 and 2 years, driving through the unbroken wilderness of Barry County in the Territory of Michigan. “Accompanying this wagon was a woman on horseback, carefully guiding her gray saddle horse over the rough roads of the new country. She had in this way perfonned nearly the whole of the journey, having started from Weathersfield, Wyoming County, New York, three weeks before, taking in Canada on our route and expecting to settle in South Bend, Indiana, where my father had bought a tract of land of 160 acres. “The party consisted of my father, William Lewis, and Mary Goodwin Lewis, his wife, three daughters and a son, also an adopted daughter, Flavia Stone. We were at this time about to spend the night with an older brother, Calvin Lewis, who came to Michigan a few weeks in advance of us and settled in Yankee Springs, but the result was that we settled there also. “I was a child of 4 years at the time, so the words of my mother will best describe our coming into Michigan:” “After leaving Detroit, the road was mostly through dense woods, Marshall, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo being marked by little clusters, through Gull Prairie, now Richland, and there met Leonard Slater, located on the Indian reservation as a missionary to the Potawatomi tribe of Indians. Leaving this place, we plunged into the wilder­ ness and the road having despaired, we followed an Indian trail marked by blazed trees and journeyed 18 miles far­ ther through the woods without seeing a single habitation. Tired and travel-worn, wearing and hungry we halted at night­ fall in a lovely valley in the wilderness, where a log house was in process of erection. Living springs of clear cold water were gushing from a bank and on a nearby poplar tree someone had fastened a shingled marked ‘Yankee Springs.’ “In 1835, a young man by the name of Charles Paul, in company with the family of Henry Leonard, were eating their luncheon under the trees beside one of the springs. A stranger joined them and it came out in conversation that they were all from New England states, and one of the party said, ‘We are all Yankees.’ At this suggestion, Charles Paul hewed the bark off the side of an oak tree and cut the words ‘Yankee Springs’ on it. The name clung to the place and was finally adopted by the township.” Mary Hoyt continued. I « .-^ r I I 1 •V/ r I 1 t t The burial markers of William "Yankee Bill” Lewis and his wife Mary Goodwin Lewis Mills in the cemetery in Alaska, Michigan. Much of our trading was done there and, though they were 38 miles distant from us, we made frequent journeys there. “I remember seeing Louis Campau and Rix Robinson, those grand pio­ neers, the earliest. Their names should never be forgotten by us. They were here in the early 1820s and none who came after exceeded them in powers of endurance, or the cheerfulness with which they bore the hardships and toil of that period. “The name of Louis Campau is rev­ erenced by older Grand Rapids people, for he came there first. He once owned the whole village of Grand Rapids. In the old days, all knew of his tender heart. All who met him received some kindness at his hand. We used to hear how, when his bank failed, he brought home armfuls of wildcat money and papered his cupola with it, saying, ‘If you won’t circulate, you shall stay still.’ “1 recall the Whitney family; the Moreaus; the Godfreys; Morrisons; Richmonds; Whites; Henry R. Williams; the Almys; P.R.L. Pierce; Canton Smith, an early hotel keeper of that city and the Rathbones, early set­ tlers who built a large hotel and opened it with a big dance. I was there and danced all night. Mrs. T.B. Church, that noble pioneer woman who played the organ of St. Mark’s Church for 50 years and is still living (1906) in that city; her gifted son, Fredrick Church, then a babe whom 1 often carried in my arms, now celebrated worldwide as an artist. All these and many more were house­ hold names with us and went to make up a part of our family life in a time when there were few social barriers and man felt and needed the sympathy and encouragement of his brother man. “Lewis Cass was twice our guest, ex-Govemor Felch, ex-Govemor , Ransom, U.S. Senator Zach Chandler, Senator Charles E. Stuart, Judge Pratt and indeed, all men of note who trav­ eled in those days were at some time or another entertained there in the primi­ tive style of the day. “Royalty was once entertained at the Mansion House, and this occasion was memorable as being the first time that the table was set with napkins for each guest, word having been sent in advance of his coming. Almost the first guest I can remember was Douglas Houghton, then a young man. He was first appointed State Surveyor and later, as we all know, filled the office of State Geologist for many years. “Theft and robberies were unknown, although large quantities of money were carried by travelers and it would have been an easy matter for it to change hands had there been the desire for it by designing persons. “For example, every year, large quan­ tities of money were carried through from Detroit to Grand Rapids to pay the Indians at their annual payments. This money, $15,000, was conveyed through an extra stage by a man named Lee, accompanied by an Indian interpreter named Provonsol. The money was all in specie and was carried in boxes about a foot square, very heavy as 1 remem­ ber hearing. These boxes were all set in the room at the south end of the old house. There was an outside door with an old lock and key to it. Two old guns they had were set up in one comer of the room and those men probably slept without a care of thought of being robbed and sent safely through from Detroit to Grand Rapids in this simple and easy way. “My father was a man of indomitable courage and perseverance, never dis­ couraged, always happy and with a fund of humor, wit and storytelling rarely exceeded. He was just the one to lead in settling and establishing a new country. He planned largely and liberally and was able with perseverance and strong health to carry out his plans and by his personal magnetism encouraged others to work and persevere also. “He was the first to contract for car­ rying the United States mail through that portion of the country. In the first contract, he was assisted by General Withey, of Grand Rapids. This route was from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids. Later, a contract was taken to carry the mail from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Lines of stages were put on and several coaches a day were started from these points, all meeting at Yankee Springs, the halfway house for refreshments of passengers and change of horses. “For many years, this was the only route through the woods from Battle Creek and Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids and until other roads were opened up, it made very lively times at the old house. The Yankee Springs post office for a long time supplied the adjacent coun­ try. Letters were luxuries in those days, rare and costly. Envelopes and postage stamps were unknown. We wrote on three pages of the paper, folding it so the name could be written in the middle of the fourth and sealing with a wafer (wax), directed it and then paid our 25 cents postage on it or left it to be collected by the person to whom it was addressed, just as we chose. Sometimes, it was difficult for the older settler to produce the 25 cents to pay postage and he had to earn it before he could claim his letter. “My father and Rix Robinson built the first bridge across the Thomapple River in 1838. The road then ran on the old Indian trail across the Coldwater Stream on Section 35, in Caledonia. Split logs were used for flooring, pinned down by wooden pins. “He, in company with some others, started in 1849 to build a plank road that was to turn from Galesburg to Grand Rapids. A good deal of time, energy and capital was expanded on this scheme, but it was finally abandoned.” To be continued... “A welcome was given to us by our relatives and the log cabin of two rooms was shared together. A quilt was hung over the door space and the windows were boarded. A supper was served and we settled down for the night. Dismal tales have come to me of those first nights in the forest; that the barking of the wolves broke the stillness of the hours and that the glittering eyeballs of the panther looked down upon us with no friendly gaze. “My father located 1,000 acres of land there and it soon grew to be an attrac­ tive place. We endured in common with all the earlier settlers the trials and pri­ vations of pioneer and frontier life and lived to see the wilderness subdued and surrounded by all that pertains to a later civilization. Here in this thick forest, the land entirely unclaimed, we settled. “The woods were filled with Indians and our nearest white neighbor, Calvin G. Hill, was eight miles distant from us. From Middleville to Ada, the direct route to Grand Rapids was a dense for­ est, an unbroken wilderness without an inhabitant. “We were on the direct line of the great Indian Trail running from Detroit to Grand Rapids which passed directly through Barry County. '‘But we were not long alone. The‘Tur trader and the speculator were abroad in the land, and to fill the increasing demands of the weary traveler, our little cottage of two rooms was extended, building after building, until we occu­ pied ‘nine stories on the ground,’ seven distinct building in a row in the front and two additional in the back. They presented neither an imposing nor a graceful appearance, but were the hur­ ried creation of backwoods life, where there was no time to waste on architec­ ture, symmetry or beauty. “The fame of the place spread throughout the country, and so brisk was business at the old ‘Mansion House,’ as it was called, that it was no uncommon thing for 100 people to tarry there for a night, while 60 teams were often stabled there between sunset and sunrise. “The extreme ends of the old house were named. The one farthest north was ‘Grand Rapids’ and the extreme south was ‘Kalamazoo.’ The Kalamazoo was considered the best room and was fur­ nished better than the others and the F IK-T.• 1 better class of people occupied gen­ < th ' erally bridal parties, etc. All the other * i'J' *. a J xx F H buildings have tumbled to ruin. This I \ ir‘ 115' building alone (1906) stands out all by V> r.k » ’ ? -4m,u. ■s itself. It is close to the road, down in 4K.M /I M YaMm. the hollow, seemingly proud of the fact I I l I ’ ^ • « J.J pArjA/o « 4T K that it has survived all of the changes fc* n'-5 ! I S' I 1 fifti •4 fA<4/*(rX* of the last century and inviting admi­ Q JX ijr^ » 4f<r{ J» A ration and respect because of it. If the I’r: 'S Lold building could speak, what stories tU e sS tit »• j/o •4a S : it could tell, what historical information II i.atU ■• • •• 44 J lUtUfttU’ it could impart that would be of interest I <• I t J JJ 4Cf <«•»« *i' is iJ !r and benefit to future generations. I L<.(4 rsS'^K ’ w wl “Together, this husband and wife : ,r I * r*^ • w ** ■J K’A'r/o >> Je M I '11.8 Tl>/’ labored and toiled, their chief desire ill ? seeming to be to give happiness to those ' I’ • I ................... if'F—■’ I I 41 I about them. With a hospitality that was Ki I ZZf^iuY z *1 hU u ■■ ’-a proverbial and a generosity that cannot I f be measured by ordinary methods, they ft « I il»UJ4 fif greeted all who came, the man without I Sfl-tuk * 1 *'5 • 4 money was treated as well as the man !i«< ' I. ti c a A I •<* whose pocket bulged with the currency F of the day. i Xfvii if I Ji “Ministers of all denominations, irre­ Irratjt n J* • mW* spective of creed, were entertained Ifee jur. Ml * 'Tii I. I '?■ of charge, but were expected to hold .-.. h/'ij *#» <i r Yf 41 an evening service in our large dining 'A. *J a u room, and men were sent out to notify ■ M—a—» the neighbors to that effect. I» I “The first Episcopal service I ever «rr^ * I I Ui I heard was rendered there by Dr. Francis *•*< IV I Cuming, who was journeying to Grand i P. Rapids to settle over St. Mark’s Church ;j.! in that city. 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Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 RA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO: 24-06-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L ALSPAUGH JODI VAN GUILDER Plaintiff, vs. JOHN A. LEE. JR., HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH , Ti, r dollar. Call for pricing and Free Esti­ JOYCE STILES, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. mates. Will buy single walnut trees. SYDNEY LEE ROOTS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the insurance company, either of which may charge a fee OF ROBIN WAREY. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS county register of deeds office or a title insurance Insured, liability & workman’s comp. for this information; OF RICHARD DONALD MOORE, THE UNKNOWN Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE. GERALD company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagof(s): Joseph Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Thomas A Wagner and Bonny J Wagner, husband and wife JOSEPH MONTEITH III, Boss Groenewoud Jr. and Samantha Elert-Fabing. Or THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD both JOSEPH MONTEITH III, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS'). solely Defendants._________ as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: May 15. 2023 Recorded National Trust Company, as Trustee to Ameriquest Certificates, Series 2004-R11 Under the Pooling and 202 South Broadway on May 17, 2023. in Document No. 2023-003951, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Union Home Mortgage Hastings, Michigan 49058 Corp. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Without Recourse. (269) 948-2900 Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Date of Mortgage: September 4,2004 HEATHER RITCHIE, Attorney for Plaintiff_______________________ Eighty and 98/100 Dollars ($234,580.98) Mortgaged Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23.2004 Plaintiff, TO; ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, premises: Situated in Barry County, and described Amount claimed due on date of notice: $97,088.67 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated Uki Th;, ft . s V ... . A ' ii* 1' s s 1^. t - V ’r»i ’f. c e 4 ■ \ ’to I i I I 4 f X ; ■S; k s V S V'.. Qp. % r>“r ‘C K •X- A J I I I X s Y. 1 I I x s i 1 a I >• ■■’ih I ' I “ 411 I Tit. As V. I . IJ H s'lf 1 V I 1 ' -fc •(fl A -* J V L< 4 .S' to * T '.'h l I * ■ w » '' '*!-» > a, It:, :n‘ 'll > ). .... , * «0 I ( A. S-'Z j: I > • ’-f. ; •Ml East 876.64 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of West line of said property: thence West 530 feet on a said Section; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 1109.94 feel parallel with the North and South line parallel with the North line of said property; thence North 240 feet on the West line of said property to the 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning; point of beginning of the following property; EUGENE MOORE GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III, ■‘■itOf. K » *2j>**. V-,; *< THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD ‘•‘'Ife.t, 'l>J I I* i• ft- <! if ll 1H'*- ' I « ; ‘k J* property located in the Township of I I 1 l^v K. ^Ol u *»< I ) 1 Orangeville, County * of Barry, State of Michigan, described as '7 J . to Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real K. « • • k. • * ARMINA PIKE. f L»». Vlkj SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and I *-1 * - n ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, 1 I % follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF «R '*^1^ * f * *• <.' ■ lif'rf I I hip. b •V I V I’ f* - • » -Ui’ ' I t k ^*1 VtTi A »I tA i t 'to*. * •J, A •'<Trx ? ‘ I 'I ** H ' t-* -HI T^'4: • B V.'j- ►T - \‘ w ‘ * •• t -1; J . * 1 > k , I fc’.k •? t f V < ( 1 u .L • • ‘ lu 1 I 'S* T.ian » ' * * i I ► / I. ■ i >14 I ?(l35®fwn * r i d Mnj r <«« m . H-' t U#b>B >*»*• OTim J I * - fj* U balitiji A.‘* , > XAi •* * * i L . ____ I; . L- :) t I . A* fr I1 I i t-gcjai'’ A.'f. i‘f*- * as* 4 .iitrVrrtA r * ».* wcr. * f 1.1 r • ** 1 'i I I H A 'IffIX’“ » 1 >TS»* I * • ' 1 '5' 1 WF*-' fe 4 I I 1 »*• -AiSii' ’•^' 4 urfflslS*’’ . .1 « < I «< »-r redemption period will be 6 month from the date of real property is used for agricultural purposes as MONTEITH III, such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, defined by MCL 600.3240(16) Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located tn the Township of Hope, County of in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Barry, Stale of Michigan, described as follows: 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held * (k member on active duty, if your period of active duty REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West property during the redemption period. Attention has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have COUNTY OF BARRY. AND RUNNING 16 rods to the place of beginning; subject to homeowner: If you are a military service member on been ordered to active duty, please contact the THENCE SOUTH PAST THE WESTERN easements of record. active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. BOUNDARIES OF LOT 22 AND 21 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF below to assert any interest in the above described active duty, please contact the attorney for the party LOT 18. THENCE WEST PAST THE property. If the Defendants, foraeclosing the mortgage at the telephone number Dale of notice: December 19,2024 NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOTS EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, stated in this notice. Union Home Mortgage Corp. Trott Law, P.C. 18. 17.16.15, TO THE NORTHEAST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml Farmington Hills, MI 48334 48335 248.539.7400 (248) 642-2515 1548405 (12-19)(01-09) 1547903 (12-19X01-09) 4 < 1 k « THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY " THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14, MOORE THENCE NORTH TO ALINE DUE WEST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH 111 service member on active duty, if your period of THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, MONTEITH III. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the premises, or some part of them, at a public above entitled matter, and on the 19th day of mortgage at the telephone number stated in this auction sale to the highest bidder for cash February 2025 at 8:30 o'clock in the forenoon, this notice. or cashier’s check at the place of holding MOORE given under section 3212 of the revised judicature promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30, 2025. EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that The amount due on the mortgage may be THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part bid at the sate does not automatically entitle THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD of them, at a public auction sale to the highest the purchaser to free and clear ownership shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever MOORE bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of of the property. A potential purchaser is interest THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting encouraged to contact the county register ESTATE OF SADIE L, PIKE. MOORE promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30, 2025. The of deeds office or a title insurance company, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III amount due on the mortgage may be greater on either of which may charge a fee for this ARMIN A PIKE, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the information: may have in and Io the above-described MONTEITH III, sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser property unless a Notice of Interest in the may have in and to the above described property to free and clear ownership of the property. A Real Property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic is filed or unless Defendants or their is filed or unless Defendants or their county register of deeds office or a title insurance Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 representatives appear on that date and time. company, either of which may charge a fee for this nominee for lender and lender’s successors information. and/or assigns Date: Dec. 16, 2024 Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Drafted by: DRAFTED BY: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) I • I 1 » Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Rocco and Johanna Rocco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Van Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law Dyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated 202 South Broadway April 14, 2017 and recorded April 18, 2017 in Hastings, Michigan 49058 Instrument Number 2017-004196 Barry County 269/945-9585 HeatheriPike Estate\Order Io Answer.docx 4 . \\lnt-dc\Company\DHT Client RIesWan Guilder, JodAOrder to Answer.doc fi T I ^Ori*-** * r«» t t * ft 5ft # L buck stays herel .» ttoMKiaHS J I H w ' I I \ ; F f Lr r, ’ r tot IE 11 s. If cJ st » .k'' 5* r 1 I. T V i VIEW t.t i I ■7. k iij I* ■\l J.' z I .•* r I I ; F / *. cr • « I Two Hundred Forty-Three and 99/100 Dollars according to the Plat thereof recorded in ($226,243.99). Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said rr ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ i • ! r r k i i I z:- tr I J 1 i I I I f ) H’ 1 I ®«^5mDr«(ir, J } I I ,i9aqoj »v . I *2! ■I Records. Common street address (if any): 1879 Pine BIf, Hastings, Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period determined abandoned 6 in accordance property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page the borrower will be held responsible to 57, Barry County Records. the person who buys the property at the Group 49333 810-664-0811 mihomepaper.com 1521 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View Sanilac County News Your Buyer's Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ TrI-Counfy Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-County Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orlon Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military with MCLA in accordance §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period service member on active duty, if your period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. days ago, or if you have been ordered to of active duty has concluded less than 90 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, active duty, please contact the attorney for pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the the party foreclosing the mortgage at the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the properly telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. during the redemption period. Date of notice: January 2, 2025 Dated: January 2.2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 File No. 24-005572Firm Name: Orlans PC Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 Frm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, (248) 642-2515 Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 1549128 (01-02)(01-23) (01-02)(01-23) r Ha i > 01 be with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real ♦ ♦ r^p'. shall months from the date of such sale, unless 1 1 described and Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 abandoned ii' << Michigan, Lot 7, of Glass Creek Estates, according to the 1163 Crystal Way Court, Middleville, Michigan I z County, under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature I t 1 $221,951.70 ■s Jt I Amount claimed due on date of notice: as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, Said premises are located in the Township of ■JM X* 2021 the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are A Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, Barry described as: -- Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 There is claimed to be due at the date hereof f * Mortgage Corporation Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30.2025. i Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Freedom Mortgage Corporation, by assignment. mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit Group >4 Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Description of the mortgaged premises: mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the I I A ■ i -^■ ■ Invest In Your Community. d • Ik. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Under the power of sale contained in said Spend It bora Keep It bora (U 3 x*i<rr h V iJfcw^V-? 10 R rU 1 following mortgage termrnate w atever mterest \ltnt-dc\Cornpany\DHT Client Files\Rilchie, I I 1961. 1961 PA 236, the circuit court in Barry County, starting (269) 948-2900 !•« by Advertisement section 3212 of the Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is Hastings, Ml 49058 ri’ This notice is from a debt collector. Notice of Foreclosure Notice is given under revised judicature act of MCL 600.3212, that the Court shall take proofs and shall 202 South Broadway 1 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the Tripp, Tagg & Storrs. Attorneys at Law <h **■...:) w i r: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject beginning: thence North 10 rods; thence East r I known as 12320 M 89, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The ACCORDING TO PLAT ON FILE IN THE (» J GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in I A .« « 4 West 161.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly Attention homeowner: If you are a military service ■ 9 J MOORE The redemption period shall be 6 months from the who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure February, 2024 at 11 :30 A.M., this Court I I Highway M-89. thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes one-quarter; thence North 54 rods for place of of 44 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE VILLAGE OF ORANGEVILLE, the above-entitled matter, and on the Sth day » I Bellevue, Ml 49021-9602 period. fail to do so that shall constitute a default in I 1/4 line as measured along said Northerly line of Common street address (if any): 10304 Huff Rd, the borrower will be held responsible to the person ARMINA PIKE, c to the place of beginning. comer of the West one-half of said Northeast SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and i; 44 minutes 30 seconds West 265.93 feet to a point 22 IN THE ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE. eui'rai‘r; -! <' jyijiaaiEE and 2/100 chains; thence South 24 and 92/100 chains for damaging the property during the redemption described property. If the Defendants, u 1969.86 feet and a chord bearing North 58 degrees Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, below to assert any interest in the above­ xX 4 - :v,.A.. ' • . ............... *3 thence North 24 and 92/100 chains: thence West 16 described as commencing at the Southwest at least 3 days prior Io the hearing date noted i f 4 on the arc of a curve to the left having a radius of AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT PARCEL 08-11-017-247-00 1 7 West, running thence East 16 and 2/100 chains, mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder I ■3 Northwesterly along said Northerly line 266.12 feet referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under BEGINNING. I Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range of Section 24. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, LOT 22. THENCE EAST TO PLACE OF .. . feet to the Northerly line of Highway M-89; thence STATE OF MICHIGAN: COMMENCING OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF I I J...1VO1 e Northeast 1/4 (recorded as Southeast 1/4) of the responsible to the person who buys the property at the i -I' feet; thence South 0 degrees 33 minutes East 298.74 extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above TO A LINE DUE WEST TO THE'' *4 *• Commencing at the Southwest comer of the A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter I 1 III thence East 530 feet along the North line of said ORANGEVILLE. COUNTY OF BARRY, CORNER OF LOT 14. THENCE NORTH 4 thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes East 226. which is 915.00 feet Easterly of said North and South MOORE > . /■ ' eiitv case, it is ordered that Defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, ’St* r H Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, Based on the pleadings filed in the above­ * s r THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD 1 rt in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Commencing at the Northwest corner, property; thence South 240 feet on a line with the ARMINA PIKE. X Servicing Agreement Dated as of December 12004, Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes TO: ESTATE OF SADIE L PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and I Mortgage Securities Inc, Asset Backed Pass-Through MOORE (269) 948-29' •II Attorney for Plaintiff________________________ I Company Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Deutsche Bank ARMINA PIKE Hastings, Michigan 49058 :'’a **. 1 r ' Mortgage Mortgage THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD 202 South Broadway ic« It '5 Mortgagee; Ameriquest Mortgagee; SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and Tripp. Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys al Law 4 Original Original as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 1 North. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY «?• -*-x 5 J ROOTS Defendants.________________________ Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) J f unmarried as: A parcel of land in Section 31, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, being more particularly described THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE Unknown Heirs of Sadie L. Pike, * I' s Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law vs. ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, and the ' Vwhi 1 4^ David H. Tripp (P29290) » is k STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO: 24-791-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH ! f <A V mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title > «4- PM, on January 23. 2025. The amount due on the MONTEITH H. K )■ 4 ' check at the place of holding the drcuft court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on January Oak. Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top ' % A - for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the -«*I • • mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s 16, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be • t . ''’.''.v them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder MARIAN LEE. ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, DEBORAH ft « f Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut. 4 •! SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE ■ BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7 Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER f �1 SPORTS 8 Thursday, January 2, 2025 z J-l 1 r THE HASTINGS BANNER i-r * www.HasHngsBanner com ' -1 I J TK renames duals in honor of coach Lehman J r » I V f e I Brett Bremer Sports Editor p -4 f I i • t r The annual December TK duals are now the Tom Lehman Memorial Invi­ tational. Lehman, who led the TK wrestling program from 1972 to 2009 and is 12th on the MHSAA all-time list of coaching dual meet wins with an overall record of 710-234-7, passed away in September. “Coach had a way oftreating everyone with respect and dignity,”TK announcer Craig Stolsonburg said in a statement following the day’s first round of duals. We know that if coach was here he would he would be sitting in that chair or in the first row of the bleachers catching up with former wrestlers and students. Coach Lehman's kindness, caring nature and ability to love everyone made him a tnie once-in-a-lifetime icon of the TK community. We are honored to name this invitational after coach Tom Lehman. Lehman’s teams won 19 conference titles, 13 district titles, nine regional championships and the 1996 MHSAA Division 3 Slate Championship, and he was honored with many coach of the year and hal I of fame accolades over the years while also earning the chance to coach national and international squads. The Trojans displayed a “Home of Tom Lehman” sign for the wrestling room and competed throughout the day of duals. It was a tough day of dual. The TK team was downed in its first three duals of the day 56-18 by Grand * t * 4 & .1 .^1 r I ’ 'i J & « 4 * k 14* ♦- *• t. »; <1^ ff J •« / 9 I* ,\ All IB I r V » ) V u> 4 r ft ! •4<'' I X # u ■ kU F J z_ t > 1 J w. >> ■I • 4A ,S .I i Tl w* J II. •r & ? rtr* J Thornapple Kellogg's Aiden Foy works to turn Rockford’s Brody Willner during their 138-pound bout at TK's Tom Lehman Memorial Invitational Saturday Photo by Brett Bremer I i 4 Thornapple Kellogg heavyweight Abram Dutcher looks for an opening in his dual with Rockford’s Alex Stewart Saturday al the Tom Lehman Memorial Invitational in Middleville. I i 0* r ✓ I - s * I it » •« 0 > p ,0 I’. I I 4 « t K • *1 Jackets, the Trojan team got pins from Christien Miller at 113 pounds, Blake Bossenberger at 165 and Jayce Curtis at 190 pounds. Jackson Smith added a 9-8 win against Greenville’s Jaxson Croy in the 175-pound bout. A pin by Smith w'as the lone win for TK in the dual with Grand Ledge to start the day other than forfeit wins by Tanner I } Photo by Brett Bremer Ledge, 52-28 against Rockford and Greenville took a 55-21 win over the Trojans. TK closed out its tournament with duals against Springport and Grant. Rockford’s program is ranked seventh in the stale in Division 1 and Greenville entered the holiday break ranked sixth in the state in Division 2. In that dual with the Greenville Yellow I ;*4 TA’ Buxton and Miller. Aiden Foy got TK off to a solid start in the dual with Rockford scoring a 15-0 technical fall in hiad 38-poundbout. Grif­ fin Grummet added a 16-0 technical fall in his 150-pound match. Bossenberger had a quick pin in thedual with the Rams. Miller at 113 pounds and Diego Rodas at 126 had first period pins too. * « * , *1 Cui*'"- I I iff !*• J - ♦* J , .18 * V «»• I! < ■ti ^4 Vli J' n • I 1' 4 J, •J 1* 3r> . > r-’' ►**' I* t » * t M' 4 ♦ 3 < > t A .4 t ;• i r • ’Jk l • ****** • 1* • • *J . ■ • i • DK team in top half of Ionia tournament standings Brett Bremer Sports Editor wight classes there are usually some of the toughest ones in the state. He put a lot of extra work in this summer in the weight room and just practicing. He had a pretty good football season and he's following it up with a good sophomore season wrestling. Delton Kellogg had Mason Ferris third at 190 pounds and Joseph McCoy third at 138 pounds. Alec Sinkler earned a fourth-place finish competing in the 138-pound weight class along with his teammate Stampfler. The DK team also had wins on the day from Evan Stampfler, TJ Wright, Lane Steele, Austyn Lipscomb and Isaac Ferris. Coach Phillips said Ayden Jones wrestled well too. “The competition was a step up from what we’re used to seeing recently, coach Phillips said. “We had some very good performances against very high quality kids.” Portland won the day’s team cham­ pionship with 302.5 points ahead of Zeeland East 288, St. Johns 230, Delton Kellogg 146, East Lansing 98.5, Ionia 91, Lansing Eastern 68.5, Ovid-Elsie 58 and Owosso 44. Portland had five individual champi- All 11 Delton Kellogg wrestlers fin­ ished among the top six at their weight class, and five finished in the top four, as the varsity team was fourth Friday Dec. 27, at Ionia’s Mike Adamson Invitatippal Mendan Phillips and Gauge Stampfler both scored runner-up finishes for the Panthers. Stampfler took a technical fall and two pins in his first three matches to earn a spot in the first-place match against East Lansing’s Kingston Laurain. Laurain took a 5-4 w in in a sudden victory over­ time period to push his record to 21-1 on the season. Stampfler is now 6-1 on the season. Phillips ran his record to 16-2 while finishing second in the 157-pound weight class. He scored three quick pins and a seven-point decision in his four matches to open the day before facing Zeeland East’s Caden Arendsen in the flight championship. Arendsen pinned Phillips to close out the day. Phillips is now 16-2 overall this season. “He is only a sophomore wrestling 157,” coach Phillips said. “157 is is a really tough weight class. Those middle ^5 1 ons on the day in Isaac Kramer at 138 pounds, Landon Guilford at 165, Brad Meyers at 175, Gunnar Williams qt 190 and Barrett Spitzley at 215 pounds. Port­ land got runner-up finishes from Griffin Opperman at 150 pounds, Grady Lanz at 106, Branlun Simon at 113 and Landon Lanz at 120. Coach Phillips thought his young guys really benefited from the competition. Everyone wrestled five matches at the tournament and he said everyone battled all day. Evan Stampfler, Jones, Steele, McCoy, and Mason Fenis are all fresh­ men and Sinkler is a sophomore in his first high school wrestling season. “The quality competition made us bet­ ter as as team and helped some of those freshmen to step right up and realize they can do this too. A lot of times they are kind of like not sure if I can do this, it they’re good enough or tough enough. They proved they’re right there,” coach Phillips said. The Panthers head to Homer for a tour­ nament Jan. 4 and then will get back into the Southwestern Athletic Conference action at Lawton Jan. 8. Saxon ladies on top at end of Mat Cat Invitational Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ wrestling team took the championship Friday at Montague’s annual Lady Mat Cat In­ vitational. Hastingsjunior Dezarae Mathis ran her record to 10-1 with a runner-up finish in the 120-pound weight class. She was one of eight Hastings girls to place in the top six in their weight class Friday. Mathis pinned Hart’s Calyn Eisenlohr and East Kentwood’s Anari Roberts before scoring an 11-1 major decision over Pine River’s Krystin Nelson in the semifinals. Her first loss of the season came in the championship match against Grand Haven’s Gracey Barry who pinned her late in the first period. Bany^ was the state runner-up at 115-pounds a year ago. The Saxons outscored the second-place Grand Haven team 159.5 to 126.5 at the topofthe standings. Whittemore-Prescott was third with 119 points ahead of Pine River 103, Standish-Sterling 89.5, West Ottawa 89, Romeo 87.5, Plainwell 82, Thomapple Kellogg 78 and Olivet 69. There were wrestlers from 58 different schools competing at the meet. Jordan Milanowski placed fourth­ place finish for Hastings in the 140-pound weight class and teammate Sydney Pat­ terson was sixth at 145 pounds. Hastings had Morgan Casselman and Autumn Miller place second and third re­ spectively in the 110/115 B weight class and Chloe Aicken was the runner-up in the 170-pound B class. Petra Foster was fourth in the 140/145 B weight class and Liliana Fox was fifth in the 120/125 B division. Aicken pinned her first two opponents beforeTalling to West Ottawa’s Braelyn Sharda in her championship match in the 170 B division. Casselman had three quick pins before falling to Fruitport’s Bailey Gamer in their 110/115 B final. Raini Braska had the top finish for the Thomapple Kellogg team placing third in the 115-pound weight clasi She took a pair of pins before being*ested by Whitehall's Kassie Sapp in the semi­ finals. Braska bounced back for a 4-1 win over Whittemore-Prescott's Gracie Murphy in a sudden victory period in the match for third. The Trojan team had Emma Gibson fourth at 135 pounds, Rylee Alberts fourth at 145 pounds, Peyton Wilkerson sixth at 100 pounds, and Addisyn Bar­ ringer sixth in the 130/135 B division. The Saxon girls are scheduled to re­ turn to action Jan. 10 at the Fowlerville Galdiatrix. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VlEV^r Group Your Community Connection ■ • % « rv- Some top teams take wins over Lakewood wrestlers 1 •’’y -X *1 lie ifl I J 1 I 5 • I • .V I -»r I 4 4 V*‘ \M '■ - i * * .^4 ■p f I M u w i '•* »« Vu I ■ 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor *xii « ' • V’' J The Lakewood varsity wrestling team battled to a 1-3 day at Grand­ ville’s Marge and Tate Invitational. The three losses were to the DI hosts, a Whitehall team ranked sec­ ond in the state in Division 3 and a Cedar Springs team ranked ninth in the state in Division 2 Lakewood fell 40-29 to Grand­ ville, bested Tri County 57-21, fell 36-33 to Cedar Springs and fell 4624 to Whitehall. The dual with Cedar Springs came down to the final bout of the 14, with Cedar Springs returning state medalist Luke Egan managing to pin Lakewood’s Bryce Goodemoot at the close of the second period. Things were back and forth in the dual to that point with Lakewood getting a technical fall win from Bryson Boucher at 157 pounds, a wild 13-12 win from Owen Prowdley at 190, and a major decision from Hoel Simon at 215 pounds. Lake­ wood added a forfeit win by Jacob Everett at 285 pounds and a pin from Dakota Harmer to hold a 24-15 lead with six weight classes to go. Cedar Springs bumped in front 3024 with a technical fall, a major de­ cision and a pin at 113,120 and 126. Vincent Stamm pinned Ce­ dar Springs' Blake Falan in the 132-pound bout to even the score­ board and then Kade Boucher put the Vikings in front in the penultimate match with a 12-9 win over Gavin Bravata. Bryson Boucher, Prowdley, Ev­ erett, Stephen Aldrich and Kade Boucher had pins for Lakewood in the win over Tri County with Lydon Rogers, Simon and Stamm adding technical falls. Austin Rohrbacher and Dakota Harmer had forfeit wins for the Lakewood team. Bryson Boucher, Everett and Rogers all had pins in the dual with Whitehall for Lakew'ood, and Kade Boucher and Stamm added decisions. In one of the top matches of the day, Whitehall’s Wyatt Jenkins man­ aged to pull out a 2-0 win over Lake­ wood’ Joel Simon. Simon placed third in Division 3 at 215 pounds at the state finals last season and Jenkins was eighth at 175 pounds. 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I ri ; A trio of divers, all members of the bA 1 Hastings Community Diving Club, T Jib Il Tf <.l£l’tlib competed in state finals in late Novem­ ber with Delton’s Aubrey Yarger captur­ 'isoJHH -TJiqfi'3 'I ing a Division 2 State Championship. The Delton Kellogg/Hastings and i ; Grand Rapids Gator teams continued to T,‘ t . fW try and grow their ranks. The Gators, a ( ’’TS co-op made up of Thomapple Kellogg, . HTO 'X Hopkins, West Michigan Aviation Acad­ ’ M38 ■u emy and Grand Rapids West Catholic, '^,1 i ’<p got to spend some practice hours in the I 'AC renovated Thomapple Kellogg High School pool this season. That Gator team was led by new head L? coach Jeff Saltzgaber. The Gators swam their way to a fifth ­ ' h. place finish at the OK Rainbow Tier II J. V ) Conference Championship at the end ''•T of the season. The Delton Kellogg/ J' I *I Hastings girls placed eighth at the South­ western and Central Michigan Swim ' Tta. ‘-f Conference Championship. Here are the 2024 All-Barry County /l3b Girls’ Swimming and Diving First and *> Second teams. U.lh All-Barry County V«I4 •m' fSte; Girls’ Swimming & Diving First Team Mia Bergman, Grand Rapids Gators: A top sprinter for the Grand Rapids 3,1 S Gator team She reached the B Final in Ji zTkni^u both of her races at the conference meet in Hastings at the end of the season. Bergman placed 13th in the 100-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 1 H. J r; minute 7.02 seconds. She was 14th over­ all in the 50-yard freestyle after having set a personal best of 29.35 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle preliminaries. ‘./I i'H Abigail Dumond, Grand Rapids <D ; / Gators: Dumond capped off her senior .■ »»S I season with her third appearance in the i (‘Ttei' • J .C2 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 •* • ' : 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals. She placed 23rd in the diving competition at I the DI Finals. -M.C Dumond placed third at the OK Rain­ bow Tier 11 Conference Championship I . .-.L-. behind a pair of fellow state finalists. Petra Foster, Delton Kellogg/Hast­ ings: A sophomore, Foster turned in her fastest 500-yard freestyle yet at the 2024 SCC Championship. She placed 15th in the race with a time of 6:45.09. She was also 20th in the 200-yard .. freestyle at the conference meet. She •r ' had a top time of 2:31.55 in that race UfJ during a late season dual with Battle Creek Central. Naomi Grummet, Delton Kellogg/ I)''’ Hastings: A top distance racer and a ri * t. <121 team captain for her team as a senior this ■r-C. fall. Grummet was 24th in the 200-yard freestyle at the SCC Championship and 19th in the 500-yard freestyle. r Grummet had a top time of2:52.47 in J.-; the 200 freestyle this season and 8:05.67 r in the 500 freestyle. Malia Hamby, Grand Rapids Gators: Hamby capped off her senior season by putting together her fastest 100-yard but­ ILU' terfly and her fastest 200-yard individual . I . . . J’ medley races at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Championship. Hamby turned in a time of 1:19.38 in that 100-yard butterfly that put her 4 J‘ in 11th in that face and she was 14th in r U T . ’ ) Mfci the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:53.99. : )3bf ' <■ ■ Hamby also had a personal best 50z fir' yard freestyle time of 29.65 early in the season, Aubrey Hawks, Grand Rapids Gators: I A senior. Hawks had a pair of top ten -♦ X ®’ I f finishes in the distance races at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Conference Champi­ ' 'J' onship at the end of the season. A time z I of 6:19.48 in the 500-yard freestyle put i< '. • Sb ii* her in tenth in that race. She was ninth <4 K I in the 200-yard freestyle with a season best time of 2:17.46. ft She put together a personal best 5001’ ' 4-#*yard freestyle time of 6:14.92 earlier in "^1J < the season. 11 I McKenna Hawks, Grand Rapids Ga­ 4 •f tors: A freshman, Hawks placed ninth in I the 100-yard breaststroke and tenth in the 100-yard freestyle at the OK RainbowTier J 7; 11 Conference Championship in Novem­ ber with personal best times in each race. Hawks finished the 100 breaststroke in 1:23.00 at the conference meet and ,d A the 100-yard freestyle in 1:03.83. She z 4 •s had a top time of 30.01 in the 50-yard yJ^'^ 't ri freestyle early in the season too. ;!Hd‘ ' Annabelle Kuck Delton Kellogg/ ..S'?’ mrtF.. Hastings: A freshman who was instantly i 465 one of her team’s top performers. 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H 5* • A ' f k -jr' . *► 1 /1 iCJl" ' • ■■ I <, ■' r t k 1 r f.iiT.r » 1 ' ’M •< I J •I I r « * I t I I I f I I. l..-,i—»■ I t f 4.3 I » 4. t ' Bar < I J f ;2ii t r I F t i >. hr* P I » r a I . ! •* Trrr «AX^ V Z/U» > £ I f •JI. V* 'frt. ' r I t i J z i ir jjl* “r*— t >4 • w*- ■ J ft— • 1— ' A . *1. T* 1 I I I r* 1 Z I J •» i £/■ .4 1 l b I - * J 1 I J ' I fI f I V I ; .4 J I Ir < •p t ! / I *• 1 ■ . i ->* M. s II r 4 I • -s I"* I* z h* .X Si -» •M kF s’! /f! ‘ r I I 1 • I I r I* I f r t’v A p’ I J I. ri 4 f . =1- F I £ •?. 1 ► t • ? •,1’ : 1*^ I •T i 6- r .4 ■ I -£lim X !4 I I I I » J* a? < J < * > •X s .* d A .4 5., • * ;. •.y * .r this season. Her top finish came in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:33.65 that put her in 15th place. Kassidy Peake, Delton Kellogg/ Hastings: A freshman competing in breaststroke and freestyle races this fall, Peake scored a personal best time of 1:41.23 in the 100-yard breaststroke at the see ehampionship. That time put her in 26th in the event. She had a top 50-yard freestyle time of 343.68 this season, a top 100-yard freestyle time of 1:18.95 and a top 200yard freestyle time of 2:58.67. Amelia Price, Delton Kellogg/Hastings: Amelia price - senior. She did a wonderful job. Swimming limited and a heart of gold did whatever. Learned butterfly and breaststroke to swim IM and butterfly in conference meet. Some courage Esther Saurina, Delton Kellogg/ Hastings: A senior captain for the DK/ Hastings team this fall, Saurina was 19th in the prelim’s of the 200-yard individ­ ual medley at the SCC Championship in November with a personal best time of3:26.93. she also had a personal best time at the conference meet of 1:40.91 in the 100yard breaststroke and led off a 200-yard freestyle relay team with a personal best 50-yard time of 33.22. Leah Schumacher, Grand Rapids Gators: Schumacher swam her fastest 100-yard breaststroke ever at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Champi­ onship turning in a time of 1:38.85 in the prelim’s. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jesse Carver, SP and Stacey Nowack, single person Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust Date of Mortgage: July 24, 2007 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 6, 2007 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $149,240.81 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 8, Pleasant Valley Plat according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 13 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 1733 S Patterson Rd. Wayland, Ml 49348-9329 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: January 2,2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1549018 (01-02)(01-23) 9 - 1 4 r 441 < 1 X » i *> A 4e * a Aubrey Yarger She was 30th in the prelim’s of the 50-yard freestyle with a personal best time of32.93 at the conference meettoo. Jayda Villareal, Delton Kellogg/Hastings: A freshman, Villareal had one of her top days at a late-season meet against Otsego where she finished the 50-yard freestyle in 33.99 and the 500-yard freestyle in 7L45.46 both personal best times. She also swam the backstroke for the DK/Hastings team this fall and had a time of 1:31.96 in the 100-yard race to finish 22nd in the prelim’s of the event at the see ehampionship. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO.24- 790 -CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON.VICKYL.ALSPAUGH WILLIAM AND CHRISTINE MOSHER, Plaintiffs, vs. LINDA R SIMMONS, THOMAS J. MARRIOT, BETTY G. MARRIOT, MICHAEL T. MARRIOT. DAWN J. MARRIOT, JOSEPH E. MARRIOT. CONSUELO A. MARRIOT. ROBERT J.WIRSING, MARGARETA. WIRSING Defendants.___________________________ Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_____________________ Based on the pleadings filed in the above-entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 74 LINE OF SECTION 32, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 89°04'32’’ EAST 2246.22 FEET FROM THE WEST POST OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89'^04'32" EAST ALONG SAIDH LINE 175.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°07’02’’WEST. 350.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89W32’WEST. 175.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00‘'07’02" EAST, 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-01-032-003-00 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the above­ described property. If the Defendants. LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING. fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above-entitled matter, and on the Sth day of February, 2024 at 11 :00 A.M., this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A, WIRSING, may have in and to the above-described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their repres^tatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 I Q:\DHT Client Fles\Mosher, William and Christine\Order to Answer.docx ♦ ♦ ■ / • 4’' ' 4”' / <• > lObAiii^Kik ‘ -— - V I at the SCC Championship and set her PR in the prelim’s with a time of 1:08.96. Kuck had a personal best time of28.07 in the 50-yard freestyle and 1:07.06 in the 100-yard freestyle this season, and she also worked to score as a diver for the DK/Hastings team. Lilly Randall, Delton Kellogg/Hast­ ings: The top scorer forthe DK/Hastings team as a freshman at the SCC Cham­ pionship, Randall was eighth in the 50yard freestyle and tenth in the 100-yard freestyle to close out the season. She set her 50 freestyle personal best at 26.85 and her 100 free personal best at 1:00.26. Randall also had a top time of 2:38.87 in the 200-yard individual medley this fall. Jenna Robinett, Grand Rapids Gators: A junior, she swam her fastest 200-yard individual medley yet at the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Conference Championship this fall. She had a time of3:08.54 in the pre­ lims and then swam to a 16th-place finish. Robinett also had her top 100-yard freestyle time this fall at 1:18.80 in early September and her top 50-yard freestyle time and 100-yard backstroke times this season too. Jolee Schumacher, Grand Rapids Gators: Schumacher, a senior, was the Gator team’s leader in the 100-yard backstroke at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Championship with a time of 1:24.70 and a 15th-place finish. She also had a couple personal best freestyle performances including a time of 1:07.97in theprelim’softhe 100-yard freestyle. Lydia S^gel, Grand Rapids Gators: A sophomore who is now a two-time state finalist in diving. She earned her first state medal at the MHSAA Division 1 Lower Peninsula Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals where she placed fourth with an 11-dive score of 375.20. Slagel was the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Champion this fall to with an 11 -dive score of 378.70 and was a re­ gional champion with a score of391.80 at the DI regional in Zeeland in November. Aubrey Yarger, Delton Kellogg/Hast­ ings: The MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’ Swimming and Diving champion in the diving competition as a freshman this fall, Yarger took a Southwestern and Central Michigan Conference Championship and was a regional runner-up before capturing her state championship at Oakland Univer­ sity in November, Yargerput together an 11-dive scoreof 367.30 points at the state finals, besting her closest competitor, East Lansing senior Bronwyn Minnick, by 1.9 points. Minnick had beat out Yarger by about 24 points for a regional championship ear­ lier in the season. Yarger had a score of 371.45 points at that regional. She won the see Championship with a score of 398.85 points in early November. All-Barry County Girls’ Swimming & Diving Second Team Kaya Bender, Grand Rapids Gators: A number three diver for her team who would have been number one on a num­ ber of teafts across the state. Bender capped her senior season with a 28thplace finish at regionals in November. Bender placed seventh at the OK Rain­ bow Tier 11 Conference Championship with an 11 -dive score of 261.30 points. That was just off a personal best score. She had a top six-dive tally this season of 173.15 points. Ella Jongmans, Delton Kellogg/ Hastings: A team captain for the DK/ Hastings team that battled injury during the season. She competed in backstroke, butterfly and freestyle races forherteam. She had a top 100-yard freestyle lime of 1:29.86, a top 100-yard backstroke time of 1:45.06 and top 100-yard butterfly time of 2:10.89. Jongmans competed on a couple of relay teams for the DK/Hastings team at the SCC Championship. Eloise Nichols, Grand Rapids Gators: Nichols swam personal best times in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard breaststroke at the OK Rain­ bow Tier II Conference Championship ♦F 1 b' / I r 4 �tf 10 fs Thursday, January 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER A 1- I ■ www.HastingsBanner.com > f Goals finally accomplished in 2024 A"*?** 1 I . '-I I I r I f R I 11 kl « R I I N 1 ! B I I »I i J I I I I I I I k II t I I 1 k I I I I I f r I I » i I I I ' , I I I I i I J I 1 r I I i I I I I k I 1 I II 'I I I li I I I I i i I I I I I i ! i I I I 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Finally! There were a lot of reasons to go “fi­ nally!" during the 2024 Barry County Sports year. Some of the reasons were big, like the Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team, a powerhouse on the west side of the state over the years, finally winning its first regional championship. Some of the reasons were more per­ sonal, like Thomapple Kellogg senior volleyball setter Kylee Hoebeke’s com­ bination ofjoy and reliefat finally getting a win over Wayland three-sport star Har­ mony Laker “because Harmony Laker has never lost to TK in her whole life. And we wanted to beat her, in anything.” Finally. Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma finally decided to try and be a distance runner. Hastings sophomore Lilly Randall finally recovered from an injury to rejoin the Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team in the fall. Thomap­ ple Kellogg senior distance runner Ava Crews finally got her first cross country state medal in four tries at MIS. Trojan senior golfer Ailana Leos final­ ly got her first slate medal. Lakewood’s varsity wrestling team finally got Barry County back to the state finals for the first time since 2017. Starting with the 2024-25 season there is finally a girls’ team state championship to be won in wrestling - and while they won’t be the favorites expect the Saxons to be in the hunt. Everything finally came together for the Maple Valley varsity baseball team in the late innings and the Lions had a magical run to the MHSAA Division 4 State Semifinals at Michigan State University. After thumping Athens and Mendon for a district title, the Lions took one-run victories over Concord and Adrian Lenawee Christian to win a regional championship and then rallied for a two-run win over Hackett Catholic Prep in the state quarterfinals. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team finally beat Saugatuck by one in the MHSAA Division 3 Dis­ trict Finals, in the last second, on the Trailblazers home floor, after falling by an average of 22 points in their two Southwestern Athletic Conference Cen­ tral Division meetings last season. The renovations at the Thomapple Kellogg High School were finally com­ pleted, and that gave the members of the Thomapple Kellogg, West Michi­ gan Aviation Academy, West Catholic, Hopkins girls’ swimming and diving co-op the chance to practice in the pool in Middleville occasionally. Finally. The divers from the squad still had to head to Hastings for practice where they meshed with the Delton Kellogg/ Hastings student athletes and the Hast­ ings Community Diving Club to create something really special. Delton freshman Aubrey Yarger final­ ly got to compete on the varsity level after years ofcompeting in club events and she finished right where she planned to - on top of the state medal stand. Yarger was the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’Swimming and Diving champion in the diving competition at Oakland University in November. Her HCDC partner, Grand Rapids Gator (the TK co-op) sophomore Lydia Slagel, earned her first state medal too with a fourth place finish in the diving competition at the D2 Finals in Holland in November where she was joined by senior teammate Abigail Dumond - a three-time state qualifier herself. It all started in the Community Ed­ ucation and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. “They’re both really amazing,” said HCDC assistant coach Francesca Pileci after a practice in between regionals and the state finals. “They’re two super kids who work really harff They were doing big dives way before other kids were. They were so tiny that they could hardly bounce the board.” “Yeah, we had to change our approach­ es just so we could,” Slagel said. Exactly, we changed their approaches, but we are so proud of them. They deserve everything,” Pileci said. Pileci coached Slagel and Dumond in Holland at the finals while HCDC head coach Todd Bates was with Yarger at the finals at Oakland. Yarger won with a final score of367,30 points, which was just 1.9 ahead of her nearest competitor. It is insane. I don’t even know how to explain it,” Yarger said of being a state champion. “Like, so much stuff went down and it’s just so exciting.” ”I was in the lead after the first eight, and then it got to the first dive Saturday and she was like ten points ahead of me, and I was like oh, crap. That’s it. I’m dead meat. Then we got to the last dive and my name was at the top of the leaderboard, and I was like holy crap, I just won state.” Barry County student-athletes were chasing state championships all through 2024. Hastings bumped its wrestling pro­ gram up to Division I in hopes of a better shot at getting to the state finals and captured its program’s first DI district title, after having Jackson Northwest steal away the crown of top team in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference back from the Saxons at the end of the reg­ ular season. The 2024-25 season starts with the Saxons looking to climb back on top of the 1-8 and already among the teams ranked in the top ten in the state in Division 1. The 2023-24 season saw the Saxons have Keegan Sutfin and Isaac Fiddle earn medals for top eighth finishes at the MH­ SAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field the first weekend of March. For Friddle, it was his third all-state medal in three varsity wrestling seasons, Friddle was eighth at 215 pounds in Division 1 and Sutfin fifth at 144 pounds. The medal stand at the finals was filled with area wrestlers. The top finish came from Lakewood senior Jonathan Krebs who won his way to a runner-up finish in Division 3’s 144-pound weight class. The Viking team also had Joel Simon fourth at 215 pounds and Vincent Stamm seventh at 120. Delton Kellogg put Gauge Stampfler at 132 pounds and Mitchell Swift at 285 pounds in fifth place in the Division 4 competition, and both guys are back looking to finish higher up on the medal stand this winter, Hastings had a pair of girls on the state medal stand at Ford Field too. Dezarae Mathis placed fourth in her 120-pound weight class and Naomi Grummet was eighth at 155 pounds. Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley all had others who were state qualifiers in wrestling last season. Lakewood’s wrestling team was the first one from the county to earn a spot in the team state finals since 2017. The Vikings upended rival Portland in dis­ tricts and then ran through their regional to get to the state quarterfinals in Kalam­ azoo - where the seeding process put the Vikings as the eighth seed. That meant Lakewood had to take on powerhouse Dundee in the opening round ofthe finals and it was a match-up the Vikings (or any other D3 team in the state) couldn’t overcome. The same weekend the wrestlers were competingatthe Individual State Finals, the top cheer teams in the state were gath­ ered in Mount Pleasant for the state finals hosted by Central Michigan University. That group included Lakewood which placed eighth in Division 3 and the Thor­ napple Kellogg team that placed sixth in Division 2. Lakewood had to share the 2023-24 Capital Area Activities Conference Championship with Portland, but then beat out the Raiders to win a district championship and nailed round three at regionals to beat out Portland and pass Paw Paw for the program’s first regional title. The girls before this. These 28 teams before this. They paved this path, and they are just as much the reason for this as this team is,” Lakewood head coach Kim €4 • PLAN YOUR NEXT QUILT: Grads, Weddings, Showers, Birthdays & More »« A* I • New Cotton Collections • Flannel Prints & Solids • iPide Goods -108" Quilt Backs QUESTIONS: ASK US... k 218 E. State St., Hastings • Mat' f .u k M. 945-9673 OPEN; Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm II J I ? •V A Hubt Cleaners Pickup Station Martin said after the emotional victory. Thomapple Kellogg was in a battle with Cedar Springs all season long, and couldn’t quite beat out the Red Hawks in the postseason. TK was one spot behind Plainwell al districts and then one spot behind the Cedar Springs girls are regionals to finish as the runner-up both limes. The TK coach was okay with her girls saving their best for last though. “We always peak at districts or at regionals and then we come and get swallowed up in this big arena and swallowed up by these big huge teams and whatever. They didn’t do that,” TK head coach Madelynn Lula said after the D2 Finals. “They went out there and they peaked at the state finals. They went out there and did exactly what I asked them to do. They did exactly what I asked them to do. They went out there and got the highest scores of the season.” The cheer season also included the Hastings girls winning their third consec­ utive Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship in 2024. The winter season also saw the Hast­ ings varsity girls’ bowling team qualify for the MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Team Bowling Finals where the Saxons were 16th in qualifying and the Lakewood varsity boys’ bowling team qualify for the Division 3 Team Finals. The Viking squad placed eighth in qualifying to earn a spot in the match play bracket at the finals. The Saxon team also sent junior guys Hunter Pennington and Mason Lipsey to the MHSAA Division 2 Singles State Finals the following day along with se­ nior Ally Herder from the girls’ team. The Lakewood boys’ team was led by senior Phillip Butler who qualified for the D3 Singles competition and placed seventh in qualifying to get into the match play tournament. Butler by the way also finally talliedhis first 300-game in league action this fall. When winter finally broke it was the area track and field teams filling the state finals with local athletes. And those athletes filled the medal stands.; Hastings freshman Bella Friddle did it on her own winning the slate champi­ onship at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School in June by clear­ ing the bar at 5 feet, 5 inches. Added to that she was eighth in the state in the long jump, and qualified for the finals in the pole vault but decided to save some energy for her other events. TK senior Lucas Van Meter finally found his stride. He set a school record for TK in the 800-meter run in winning the OK Gold Conference championship in the race and then improved his time further to I minute 55.98 seconds to finish as the state runner-up in the race at the D2 Finals. The TK girls’ team continued to be a powerhouse in the hurdles with junior Brooklyn Harmon setting her PRs in third-place finishes in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter low hurdles. Sophomore teammate Mia Hilton was eighth in the 300 hurdles. Those two also teamed with sophomore Payton Gater and freshman Ellie Harmon to place sixth in the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the meet. Both TK 4x400-meter relay teams finished the day on the state medal stand as the boys’ foursome of seniors Jaxan Sias, Ethan Bonnema, Kyle VanHaitsma and Van Meter placed fourth in their finals race. Hastings, Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg all had a handful of other state qualifiers in Division 2 at the track and field finals. At the D3 Finals, Delton Kellogg had a handful of competitors highlighted by senior Rhys Bedford who placed seventh in the 110-meter high hurdles. Maple Valley senior Evan Bran­ denburg earned medals in two events at the D4 State Finals with an eighth-place finish in the 200-meter dash and a thirdplace finish in the long jump. While those track and field finals were happening around the outskirts of the Grand Rapids area, the Maple Valley varsity baseball team was sweeping its way to an MHSAA Division 4 District Championship. The Lions turned out to be cardiac cats in the postseason. “We wrote down goals at the beginning of the year and this was one of them right here,” Lion sophomore Connor Milboum said of earning a trip to East Lansing for the final four. “At the begin­ ning of the year, we kind of figured there was a low hope of it, but now we got it. “This was the big one.” The Lions closed out a 29-8 season with a 5-1 loss to top ranked Beal City in the state semifinals at Michigan State. The senior pitcher Callan Hoefler and senior centerfielder Ayden Wilkes were named second team all-state in 'j y!i •js Division 4. ^■4 The Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter r.H r« said he is looking forward to what the Ihr.'/ enthusiasm for this state tournament ^n^trnt/nS run means for the high school program rW| * < in the future. “The impact of this seniorclass is hard totell. We will measure thisin three, four, five years when we see our numbers go up and kids excited about baseball at I f Maple Valley and all of that. They have * TTataag. iiii|^ no idea what they have accomplished, Ihdiihj|nto^3 and what they have done, and what that icdnEnY/bMp means. We will get the benefits of their nsfb 10 •il efforts for a long time now.” The spring season also saw Thomap­ -9 ple Kellogg senior Emma Schut earn 'ni5 ratet<-nBn 3i all-state honors in Division 2 on the girls’ ■ 'P J If) soccer field, Lakewood softball’s senior catcher Lily Federau earn first team all­ Ik ’■’”■?'ll stale in Division 2, and Hoebeke the TK L^,e=' /IT softball team’s senior shortstop earn hon­ -fioijrnc3qoi8no iL» orable mention all-state in Division 2. - nouf/ftTbrf Federau led the Lakewood team to a 4 'H fnntii (xx>7/’3jkJ share of the Capital Area Activities Con­ ference White Division championship in , ‘HQirtanoiqrnarioiiol 7"’ the spring of 2024. VlOS'lov All-state honors kept rolling in for J area athletes in the fall. Senior Isaac Friddle was named first team all-state 4 rt Lorr 'SJ5f^ KA as a defensive lineman for the Hastings tUr^ I [WjriGffM 'O* varsity football team. Lakewood senior Toil^ Abbigail Pickard earned all-state honors ( 3'4(1® for the third time with a spot on the all­ state first team in D2 for volleyball. ■U>dm lOiiQ ni nujst & Randall and Crews earned all-state ^3JibOfi 4 honors on the course at Michigan Inter­ ^3Jnl ras^^itz] JUllhlQI n ■jfb !£ national Speedway in Brooklyn at the nir^J end ofthe 2024 fall cross country season. i[02£:a Citejooif^oaollalhfpC’i Randall, who missed the spring track and field season with an injury and most of F the fall cross country season, returned for j|[tta£52 ) 28010 lUJl^ I* the Saxons in time to win the Interstate-8 nizno/EfJo Athletic Conference Championship for NBt/b'jbii K ' jj JfiiqTOjif bfifi 7/01E nf |fiy tnooos the second year in a row and then placed F' iG iwc:-" 20th at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula rijiG liiL. Division 2 State Finals in November to " •' '»n^rmvo>4 finifto ?jiol8i7iQ.l earn her second all-state medal in the 7ft} ot iifcos-^iBiaa M .isiiiltupwa 'jffiii-'HjMiiSroiJ .rxnn sport. Crews, a four-time state qualifier, secured her first all-state cross country nTnnc»7 erm medal by placing 26th at the finals. SK.. The area also sent Hastings senior ■■mmw..* s/ ♦ Brandon Simmons and TK senior Draa­ -EEiCP'^Tnc >rr|ha ^nornffsb' 'Ol; >*.tr-qi^^P*--T-^gi.i ",^ isma to the state finals. For Simmons f it was the culmination of four varsity ' K'S’ seasons of growth and improvement. ' ii lasfnr/w^sRi" ijoa For Draaisma, it was the follow up to a s7fC ?E7' niLfn^iLEiUWl 7 fiuiO3£S2 bna yaaSJain Iii»icu77jfc successful first track and field season in 11 idt the spring and an exciting first and last J2&tliE66J2i[! linnijxs n/kUiE-: LfnauEiCI 'afi®TO8-*mW3Ibo:) ■ T:i:/ 7i MJ varsity cross country seasons. Draaisma bk>0W> Isoa^/fbnino/^^rillxhwT: nr. and Crews both won individual OK Gold Wt brij|rj j^abb ton'r/jBot' >' Conference titles in the fall. iiobnsJ fnornodqwjggBlIMItoibO I Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon ■1 ; mu gnrqq$Tb iqa J c*e i d lefabc i >' Madden also kept dropping time through­ ^fW£}O922(X)09M4 gbUipollElinn JU ■; out the fall to quali fy for the cross country state finals in Division 3. The fall state finals events also includ w ed Thomapple Kellogg senior Leos at the 2 norardCr nlmnma^ MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 E-plotfaWM ' noBBoa ? IsrJ i; Girls’ Golf Finals for the second season -no'J 8£W /07-i in a row. Leos was the OK Gold Con­ > boE Isubi /lOflf c 73 ference’s individual champion and went 7fiT IS Ekofi sififeriJhs rb/J2 73filq on to place sixth at the state finals at The .lodoioO 3JBi ni jkbsaiyx' pi z Meadows in Allendale in late October. . r V* Joq? isdzmBQ s She shot a 78-82-160 to earn her spot bttod^bssi'b^ high atop the leaderboard. Ur^ E no 100 ^b382f»^« Leos just missed out on a state finals 3»fnoriqQ0 E tBi appearance as a sophomore falling in nr Kas ,»lsreMS3i JB fto/BlQ fiO0« a three-person playoff at regionals and 3^ 'lot then qualified for the state finals for the T*»s hm p J ,££0S ni louHfifi bb first time as a junior in 2023. maisBia .2oaJ ?5i« sonra The conference titles Leos, Draaisma aiHwiiiiEi -nO3 w E fU *niB3 and Crews won came in a new con­ Toi Tgnfifia Io ference as it was as year of change for ^T .33ncn3t‘ioJ the entirety of the OK Conference. TK :4 ,jLlodxJi -0 joined West Catholic, Northview, WyoLfiincLbnBlt ming, Wayland, Grand Rapids Union and j | , ■ briB .-Jp xjoixibaai 7/30 South Christian in an new rendition of the OK Gold Conference for most sports. The OK Conference how has separate football conferences and the TK team ' rWi > oaren^fwp competed in the OK Black Conference along with Grand Rapids Catholic Cen­ tral, Ottawa Hills, East Grand Rapids, rr nfiiis //3i« Holland Christian and Northview. [Jsd^ ‘jriJ The Trojans just missed the football 1022 mJ qnJ rrun playoffs, but Hastings made a return trip Rail nnTT^noefi to the state football postseason and won s a playoff game for the fifth season in a bnuonanTofb row knocking off Ionia in the first round .qO15dJ0|^ n ofthe Division 4 state tournament before ( r baom : mfibl losing out to a tough Portland team in . zsbn^ the district finals the following Friday. The Saxons string of Interstate-8 IQI Athletic Conference Championships on • •* OllffeuOTdiS 9 •* t ■ the football field was brought to an end at four as Harper Creek ran through an B undefeated 1-8 seasons that included a 32-0 shut out of the Saxons. 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I I I II I .biaa mor 3>i£i ot b3)33qx3 2i ybuir sfff eirb eianoigaannoo gaivig ,2ri3nom zi?. oi wol yoflj oe nobfinndtni insfroqmi .21310V GJ gnild OJ nfilq a rio3fid oJ Ji seu nso Bto ’<iilidi8fist sHl^doiq Ifrv ybuJ?. srfT Mia won a Ja iiei wanagnibliud■ nenMa Jrasi ’aniJBvon^i ,sJia gnOEixt) srij m [jf.i v/Miugrabliud Huw anOBvoim ,aia insTiua Eli ii; srfi fi^nsshzimTiu^.Eliiij liEigmiEixa ail] gnibmqxs .kKbina aiu gmiub sefib V£m Jcri i e-j z ttemailB larfjo Ml n33r) s’/firi odw nsnoiEEimmos io qoio eiiT! t * { I f I t 1 i^vjjinuure ses « u. f ■A, r* .' 4s tn k: •iMt ?• F I I Dennis Mansfield 45.’*^ A Staff Writer •J The Barry County Sheriff’s « Office is continuing its inves­ tigation into a weekend shoot­ ing that left one man with “life-threatening injuries.” According to a BCSO state­ ment, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 15000 block of North Avenue in Assyria at shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1. “The adult male victim was transported to Bronson Kalamazoo with life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition,” sheriff officials stat­ ed in the announcement released Monday. “The suspect was known to the victim and was taken into custody at the inci­ dent scene. This incident remains under investigation.” Undersheriff Kevin Erb on Tuesday said there were no further updates on the reported shooting, adding the alleged incident was still an “active investigation.” BCSO officials were assisted in their efforts by Barry County Central Dispatch, Michigan State Police-Wayland Post, Johnstown Township Fire Department and LifeCare EMS. I 4 ** j I I * 4 •l z • '**-*10. .-1,^ 4^ Seniors Grant McArthur and Kylie Main are crowned the 2025 Delton Kellogg High School Duke and Duchess between the DKHS varsity girls' and boys’ basketball games against visiting Gobles Friday night in Delton. Photo by Brett Bremer IL iiiinmi 8’u’ti e?9fcfln , • i mm -»k I •»*« 110 110 110 J .f. Ell ¥ % <. .. I M*t 4 t M»w M tV *• Ci/ *• Mm % .1 *e» t tf>Q > *• iwm •R ' •F IIIWIIII *0 4 4 60 77 e rw 1 : ' ♦R a o U- « I I k. r < a:r A K- fl J, - TK CHEER FINISHES OFF TRIO OF OK GOLD VICTORIES PAGE 9 « a? ?* ' • T ? 5 cji' 1; ■f •*w 1 * i * J u 4i r Ht Becdt a-I4j i/f 1'^ s SUBSCRIBE ^1 < TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM UI 4-^ CU VI VI » Httomr lF'*'* 7 ■' <-'--w f s^s f YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE I 1 t • u ) k V ••X* INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. «■ 12'' if LO31O^®^2 4 k jT »/ « A I t '- 1 J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ s i > Ij . -K .t .< 4< 1 h ♦ ♦ ■is-i h »( THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 >* ’ --tsT - SHOP LOCAL r J Spend it here. Keep it here. •* t’ 41 •4^ r. h ■ t * I Kl'T See STUDY on 4 I 1 S' ' '^SiS®6s» t’ I BCSO continues investigating weekend shooting w I * < I Al Delton Kellogg crowns its 2025 Winterfest royalty The journey to resolving a, problem that has dogged Barry County for over a decade promises to be a long one filled with hurdles. But, Barry County Commissioners took the first step in that journey on Tuesday morning. The Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole this week approved a proposal from Kalamazoo-based consulting firm Abonmarche Byce to conduct a jail feasibility study, which would essentially jumpstart the local govemmenfs attempts to finally address the outdated Barry County Jail. Barry County would pay the firm $42,000 for the process, which would provide insight on how to most effectively move forward with the project. Next week, the Board of Commissioners is expected to give the request final approval. County Administrator Eric Zuzga appeared in front of the Committee of the Whole during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday morning, calling the feasibility study the very first step in potentially addressingthe aging structure, helping to bring clarity to simple but burning questions like where the jail should be located and how much it would cost. “It really will take us from ‘A’ to ‘Z’,” Zuzga said. The extensive study is expected to take from four to six months, giving commissioners this important information already this year so they can use it to hatch a plan to bring to voters. The study will probe the feasibility of a few dif ferent scenarios: building a new jail at a new site, building a new jail on the existing site, renovating the existing jail at its current site, renovating and expanding the existing jail at its current site and other alternatives that may arise during the study. This crop of commissioners who have been in V I4 1 See AGING on 2 Contributing Writer r oD'fnBflJufl Jet: 3fb >1001213 n jieK lion, which was $800,000 less than a previous project estimate. Furniture, fixtures and moving expenses (to transport equipment from its current facility at 320 Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings) are additional areas that the COA will have to consider with the project. “One thing I want to point out is that the COA board and the (proj­ ect) steering committee has always been about what we need without adding a lot of wants,” Ziny said in front of commissioners on Tuesday morning. “So, really, what does the building need to look like and what does it need to function? Even as we did the post-bid interviews a painter came back and said Tf By Jayson Bussa 822ua nosyfik yS iflthW gnihidnlnoO 36/! County to embark on $42,000 jail feasibility study I stones kept on coming when COA Executive Director Courtney Ziny appeared in front of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole to seek approval for a preliminary budget for the 16,500-square-foot project, which will be located adjacent to Thomapple Manor’s Harvest Pointe assisted living facility on McKeown Road in Hastings. The COA will share a kitchen and com­ mon areas with Harvest Pointe. The proposed preliminary budget is just for the COA portion of the project. Frederick Construction previously created and released bid packag­ es and received a total of 60 bids throughout various trades. The pre­ liminary budget landed at $5.7 mil- Contributing Writer A fr J. If. Commission on Aging seeks approval for $5.7 million preliminary budget for new facility I see onigA no noieeimmoO ( SINCE 1856 I II ♦ r BARRY COUNTY Thursday, January 6, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com 4 THE INTERESTS OF z �I B i«F * a Ik T- I * ♦ ■i IT 2 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ;lh/ www.HastingsBanner.com • MnoBignil I c..-> o Smith & Doster owner plans to rebuild after fire destroys main building o o o o o I o o .1 I I o o o Pl* — Hallway K U I* 4 >> a 4 4 K To Activity Rooms « . II • • • / ►* r * u -a r ..^eeW J f ? I V ’•6. •3 I I 1 •a t r I p M k •i =5^ V B ..<d. •I "4 'pV -R 114-122! 1 u k --f- I -s >1 4** 4 d » . V. T & I ^4 * 1^. * I u f n J 4 e •l I *1 # t 1j * • I /• * 4^ i• » 4 '■V 1. I t a •i. ’ The new Barry County Commission on Aging facilities may soon be under construction. Here is a view of what the new reception area could look like. 4 «Aw. •.!> I 1 f > > » el 1 - ! V I •• •K 4 it' X' »s fl r Pictured here is the body shop that is now opened up for car repair services in Delton after a fire destroyed the Smith & Doster building on Nov. 4. The Smith family decorated the exterior of the body shop during Delton's Hometown Christmas Festival. Photo by Lisa Roodbergen I ♦I • 7 aT. p Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer After a fire destroyed the iconic Smith & Doster building, a lOO-yearold business, three months ago, owner Mike Smith tells the Banner that he wants to rebuild. “Yes. That is the game plan,” said Smith, who noted there is still work to be done on the grounds after the fire and he has to meet with planning and zoning to discuss many details. “We are going to build a service and sales center similar to what we had, but not as large.” On Nov. 4, flames tore through the iconic Smith & Doster building that once sat at 114 N. Grove St. in Delton. The business thrived as a family-owned car showroom and auto sales business. Local fire departments worked tire­ lessly for 10 hours to put out the fire. “I’m grateful for the firefighters and there were no injuries,” Smith said. Fire marshals told Smith that not enough of the building remained to determine where the fire started or what caused it. Four vehicles were lost in the fire. The Model A, which sat in the showroom, was also destroyed. However, the body shop next door to the iconic building survived the fiery blaze nearby. Smith and his wife, Jan i Smith, recently opened the shop for business. “We are doing limited service and continued sales in the old body shop until I get the new facility built,” Smith said. “We made a little office up front where our old tool crib was and started servicing cars again.” Smith said he is feeling more positive about moving forward. He described Smith & Doster as more than a building but his family’s history. “We are going to be back in full steam hopefully by the end of summer, but right now, we’re going to operate as hard as we can out of this old body shop,” Smith said. “She’s going to have to provide for the customers for the next six or eight months it takes to get a new facility up and running.” Although rebuilding his business is going to be a challenge. Smith said he and his family look forward to it. “It’s the only thing you can do be­ cause you can’t lookback and get stuck in the past, so we’re looking forward to it,” Smith said. “That’s what we have to do.” To read more about the 100-yearold business and its owners’ plans to rebuild, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder. Delton woman dies in single-car crash Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer A Delton woman reportedly died in a single-vehicle crash in the early morning hours of Stmday, Feb. 2, according to a release issued by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-YISOR & CHRONICLE BCSO deputies reportedly responded to the fatal crash on Orchard Road, near Kingsbury Road, in Barry Township at about 2:10 a.m. Sunday. The department’s initial investigation in­ dicated a 2011 Chrysler 200 was traveling east on Orchard Road, exited the roadway and then struck a tree. Sheriff officials stat­ ed Kaylee Ward-Justice, 25, of Delton was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. No other details were available as of press time and BCSO Undersheriff Kevin Erb said the incident remains an active investigation. The BCSO was assisted in its efforts in responding to the crash by the Delton Fire Department, LifeCare EMS and Barry County Central Dispatch. Monday at 4 p.m. rev 4 k GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. ’^-il • \ »* A ,1 a « Furniture will be the lift chairs, as required by Standards i ■lft r )' I r X -AUCTIONEERS- J KENDALL TOBIAS the SUN and NEWS Wednesday at Noon .'VAG' I '£ AGING Continued from Page 1 you did this with the ceilings, that would save you thousands of dollars.’ ... We were very open to making deci­ sions that were ffnancially reasonable but also sticking to having some stan­ dards for the project. We want to make sure it’s a quality building when we’re done.” The preliminary budget for the project will go to the Board of Commissioners next week for final approval. Once the board gives the thumbs up, Frederick Construction will be able to move forward hiring sub­ contractors to get started. If all goes smoothly, the COA and Frederick Construction expect shovels in ±e ground and construction to begin in April with a roughly 12-nionth timeline. Many of the recommended sub-contractors have ties to Barry County and the surrounding areas, which was a point of emphasis for the county board and the COA. This list includes names like Choice Concrete (Freeport), Genesis Painting (Middleville, Gun Lake), Gale Plumbing (Hastings) and Big C Lumber (Nashville). “It has been an amazing experience — I’ve enjoyed every moment of it,” Commissioner Bob Teunessen said of the process that went into developing the COA’s new home. “Probably the biggest thing I’ve witnessed is the cooperation between (Thomapple Manor Administrator) Becky DeHaan and Courtney and how they want to work together for the betterment of the whole.” DeHaan joined Ziny at the meeting and did not provide a timeline for the construction of Harvest Pointe’s addi­ tion. She said that one hurdle the orga­ nization is facing is recruiting a team to staff the dialysis wing, which will be part of the expansion. 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(Cell) 269-366-5415 PAUL LETTINGA AND KENN^H TOBIAS THE «-• - '*1 * [W-0B>‘"S ""‘tlOlit Tuesday at Noon I « * BANNER I A L L THE HASTINGS I I I :h BATTLE CREEK I» li •• < X J t • .r. •B I — ■ s ♦» IB KiSb. ’ .4* L' I •5 s I A* «1 » A’ f I k s « �I J I 1 J Commissioners debate spraying as county spongy moth popuiation could soon see die-off t *^5 rr » I? Molly Macleod y I Editor Barry County Commissioners will de­ cide in the coming months ifaerial spraying is needed this spring to combat spongy moth infestations around the county. Rep­ resentatives from the Barry Conservation District spoke on spongy moth population trends in Bany County at last week’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. New Barry CD Executive Director Danielle Zoellner introduced herself to the board last week before handing off the presentation to District Forester Ben Savoie, who, along with seasonal staff, has been studying spongy moth populations in various locations around the county. Savoie explained that Barry County’s “favorite critter,” the spongy moth, is an invasive species introduced in the 1800s as a failed silkworm experiment. The moths quickly spread across the United States. “We have done a study based on your (the commissioners’) request to figure out what the damages are going to be to Barry County for the coming years,” Savoie said. While spongy moths can feed off a number of different host trees, Savoie said the caterpillars prefer to feed on oak trees — a resource Barry County is flush with. “They appear in early May and feed throughout June and July, which is what * * ?h C U'■ i-* 1 rU jgBrTsiqi tenarfR? ifirimowj Ml lU K < -» < ’.<k .OS ' ’ 'f4 »r** I 4 z •( > 'VIW' ■ ..xib ’iszro * i ‘ ,. " * '\ M r I P < c k I I t I * w* Ah ►4 Ji I % r it; . 1 ^‘r n 1.^-7 ' ifffeesoa I . 'J , 1 I '<■ r. fl 1 V. ' "A 4-a I Th. ' I •U r I I I / ■n* - 1 I rn . * •. I % <n * MA'. .1 f ■'•■'I ’ 7 •'-r ? 'I r. Z?}. . M isn' J 7 (•/ J f 1 I fr ■.t 'f iJC-- 4 . . * J "'■<55 xi c L Pil Dr. Greg Dwyer, an ecology and evolution professor at the University of Chicago, is teaming up with the Barry Conservation District performing his own research on spongy moth populations in Barry County and the presence of a deadly disease to spongy moths. Photo by Molly Macleod most people notice,” Savoie said, “They eat all of ±e leaves on the trees and leave their waste everywhere. The adults themselves don’t feed, but they lay a lot of eggs, which perpetuates the problem into the next year.” Spongy moffis operate on a five- to seven-year outbreak cycle, he explained. The population builds slowly, growing each year before a massive die-off once the population hits its ceiling. A disease ±at .. IfJ '-s. i -K I Barry County Community Corrections Advisory Board set to dissolve f / { . • !• ■ I f i. J 3A 'A s. t r ' 'erf- .f • rs • *< •l >s A s'?" 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'fu\ '4 > Cl J v.« ..J • t > c.' f^, 4 1. Fill, J” I • ■ I'/’/'jr: r I k ' ■ * *’vU ' A.*' * <t:z aA 4 f 1 j 4 . c: 'a i !l 4 I * <• ' u «t • a H I ■>- «r .IS ^jbs^ k : I U A t r J’ zL c: y ■*'' 1 4 r < 1 ' ) I <1 •%- . ';t i I’ • *• mA 4 Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga has already logged six months on the job, taking over for longtime administrator Michael Brown in August of last year. This week, members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole made moves to extend Zuzga’s employment contract with the county through 2028. County board chair Dave Jackson explained that Zuzga’s initial contract was approved last summer on a one-year basis, anticipating a new board makeup in 2025. Now that the board is set for this year and the coming years with commis­ sioners’ new, four-year terms, Jackson said it’s within the scope of the board to extend Zuzga’s contract through 2028. “There’s no additional pay raise,” Jackson explained. “The money that he agreed to when he started back in July is staying through the balance of this year. There’ll be a process in place for evaluation, probably in July, where everybody’ll have input from various stakeholders throughout the county who are working with Eric just to see that and as we go into the next budget, we’II negotiate what the next salary will be for the next year.” Zuzga, whose original contract ran from Aug. 26, 2024, through Aug. 25, 2025, will be paid a salary of $137,500 ? J 1 '4^5^ ■ 4 4 ‘ ferSj Editor t I s 5 -1 1 Molly Macleod ' r ' >1 Ju ♦ I* V s I I 4 J t I FF Jt' A •A II (J I •«4 4 f 1&J f 'I z * z 1 'I *' 4jI’AS» S I 8';' J J ' i F It ^'.1 I I »>>< 1’5'? 7./ , 4 * _.jr'i t r 1 1 1 A' J V iwn-z- ,4^^ .4'... jr f '/I I WJ*.. t A J............... IF * to 1^' I 3 I I r >. I // '> T f. 1 ■ < ' I •t ■ Z • • J '• 'T'’ ijr -I I f*’. * J I ' / r . I » iP' t’l r 4 1 t f! I f r ’'o : • I if fl..4 21:, ■'4* ’* J»UT ‘ ^■^■~ /J l« / « «d I# I I r ■4 f r I 4 * I I t 3 1 J \ / I .AJ; f ' If I - . .* atf / njp”, » Tl _t? t X I r 4$ ,« J Bl ■L > ■t I ir ^E« <« F I‘ . ? i iX ' / moth populations in the county, Photo by Molly Macleod only infects spongy moths helps speed up the die-off process. If commissioners decide to go for an ae­ rial treatment to combat the spongy moths, application would occur in the spring to affect the caterpillars as they feed. Savoie said the conservation district is working with a local scientist to see how present the fatal spongy moth disease is in Barry County populations. This could ne­ gate the need for any insecticide treatment. Dr. Greg Dwyer, an ecology and evolu­ tion professor at the University ofChicago, which is unfortunate, because the larger counties already have a plethora of resources and Barry County really has to make do with what we have and do the best we can,” said Price. Price said the BCCCAB voted to dissolve at its meeting last week. “It doesn’t seem that we can meet the criteria that (Michigan Office of Community Corrections) OCC has in order to receive funding,” said Price. Despite the BCCCAB’s dissolu­ tion, Price said the board is finding other sources to fund its programming to specialty courts in Barry County, including grant funding and assis­ tance from the Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health Authority (SWMBH). Additionally, Price said, the Michigan Department ofCorrections’ local office in Barry County has been using Kalamazoo County’s virtual services for its probationers. “We’ve kind of covered what we need to with different funds, and so there’s no reason to go forward trying to meet the state’s requirements to receive the funding. And ultimately, local funding would have to step in and pay because we didn’t meet state requirements. And I think that puts Barry County at risk I’m not willing to do that,” said Price. r t ** •r counties County board looking to extend county administrator’s contract through 2028 I "» The Barry County Community Corrections Advisory Board (BC­ CCAB) is set to dissolve this month after a final vote from the Barry County Board of Commissioners next week. The dissolution, agreed to by the BCCCAB at its meeting last month, comes after the board has struggled to receive state funding amid changing rules. The board, which offers programs and services in lieu of incarceration, was formed so the county could receive Public Act 511 (the Mich­ igan Community Corrections Act) funding. That act was passed by Michigan’s legislature in 1988 in efforts to improve incarceration and recidivism rates. “My office used to accept funding from the state for services that cov­ ered both Problem-Solving Courts (PSCs) and MDOC probationers,” said BCCAB administrator Tammi Price at Tuesday’s Board of Com­ missioners Committee of the Whole meeting. “The state has slowly but surely changed the rules and made it more and more difficult for rural counties to follow their rules in order to receive their funding.” The BCCCAB hasn’t received PA 511 funding in two years, Price said. She and Barry County Trial Court Administrator Ines Straube went before the state board to express their concerns with how rural counties receive state funds. They met with the Michigan Office of Community Corrections, as well. rj L-ti* them on progress the conservation district has made studying spongy Price said she and Straube met with Reps. Julie Callie, Gina Johnsen and Richelle Smith, trying to change state funding rules that better apply to rural counties like Barry County. “It really just seemed to us that they were interested in funding the larger T tr r-' 'n:.kt 1A 4 . V-: /« '’j 4*^4 « t, ->c? - Wt r J IBP'-r 5 • J y .... t*: r s 4I Iy t r <•1 A Barry County Conservation District Forester Ben Savoie spoke to the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week, updating this year. The county board is set to approve the request to extend Zuzga’s contract at its regular meeting next week. Zuzga, a Barry County resident, most recently served as Director of Communi­ ty Services for the City of Marshall and received an offer from Barry County on July 23 after he emerged as the favorite among four different candidates who were interviewed for the leading role in the county’s front office. “I think in the six months, I know Eric’s hit the ground running. We all had a big question mark when you had someone (former administrator Michael Brown) that’s been there for 30 years, like ‘Holy crap, what are we going to do?’ But 1 think Eric’s come in, built some relationships, covered a lot of ground quickly, learned some of our systems, hasn’t come in with a baseball bat and demolished a lot of things, but is trying to learn from a lot of people who had that institutional knowledge,” said Jackson. I’ve been impressed with what he’s done in a short amount of time,” he continued. “It’s been a quick learning curve into this, so 1 think he’s done an excellent job. Like I said, it was a ‘question mark’ on how to replace those years of Michael, but I think we’ve got the right person in the right position and 1 am in favor of extending that contract for a three-year term.” spongy moth caterpillar is seen munching on an oak leaf. Photo provided I. ■a r ••f • 4 Ji ft F ♦ ♦ Financial ?1FOCUS H?! j 4 VIeU I » A ,*| R ,1 •V •i A* 4 k I I I » ✓ 4 < i u Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor Member SIPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 ' t. Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 You can put more into your 401(k) this year Once you retire, you’ll likely need to draw on a va­ riety of financial sources — and one of the most import­ $34,750. If you can afford to con­ tribute the full amount to your 401(k) or similar plan, consider doing so. Of course, not everyone is in that posi­ tion. If you’re a younger worker, you may well have other financial obligations, such as paying off student Ioans. And even if you’ve been in the workforce for a while, you may be putting away money for other things — such as your children’s education as well as your own retirement. But even if you can’t “max out” on your 401(k), try to contribute at least enough to earn your employer’s matching contri­ bution, if one is offered. Regardless of how much you contribute to your 401(k), consider these sug­ gestions on managing ±e money wi±in your plan: • Create a portfolio that fits your risk tolerance. Most 401(k) plans offer up to a dozen investment op­ tions, while some plans offer many more. You obviously want to increase your 401 (k) balance as much as possi­ ble, but that doesn’t neces­ sarily mean putting all your 401(k) dollars into the most aggressive funds available. Instead, consider spreading your 401 (k) contributions among a range of invest­ ments, which can help you ant ones may be your 401 (k). And for 2025, you can put even more money into your plan than ever. You can invest in your 401(k) in one of two ways, depending on your employ­ er’s plan. With a tradition­ al 401(k), you contribute pre-tax dollars, which can lower your taxable income, and your money can grow tax deferred. If you have a Roth 401(k) option, you can contribute after-tax dollars, which aren’t deductible, but your eventual withdrawals will be tax-free if you’ve had your account at least five years and you’re at least 59/2. For either a tradition­ al or Roth 401(k), as well as similar plans such as a 457(b) (for government employees) or a 403(b) (for educators and employees of some nonprofit groups), the contribution limit has increased by $500 for 2025, to $23,500. If you’re 50 or older, you can contribute an additional $7,500, for a total of $31,000. And under the SECURE 2.0 legislation, if you are between 60 and 63, you have a higher catch-up contribution —$11,250, in­ stead of $7,500, for a total of ♦ ♦ J •• L’ U JTjH ’V I r ■ t owns property on one of southwest Barry County’s many lakes. He saw Barry Coun­ ty’s spongy moth infestation firsthand — and took it upon himselfto study it. He has been working with Barry CD, studying the spongy moth population in Barry County. “I own 8-and-a-half acres with my wife on Little Cedar Lake, and a big chunk of that is forested. The spongy moths have been attacking madly — so I sort of have some skin in the game,” said Dwyer. Though he acknowledged there is room for error in these results, Dwyer found 99 percent of the caterpillars he sampled that died were infected with the fatal spongy moth disease. He is hopeful that a die-off could soon hit the county’s spongy moth population. Dwyer said he has access to National Science Foundation funding through the university to help fund his ongoing re­ search in Bany County. He should know by mid-March how present the disease is in Barry County spongy moths—and wheth­ er an aerial treatment should be needed. As for now, the Barry Conservation District is expecting a lower spongy moth population this year than last, with peak numbers in the first few weeks of May. Should spraying be desired, Savoie said it may be wise to apply the treatment to isolated pockets of the county with high infestation rates — mainly in the Delton, Hope Township and Barry Township areas. 1 1 ’ tbokS!) MiHIM flf 9f 3 Thursday, January 6, 2025 r niX) .'•eni - THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com / lower your risk level while still giving you opportuni­ ties for long-term growth. Everyone’s risk tolerance is different, though, so youTl want to evaluate yours when constructing your 401(k) portfolio. • Adjust your portfolio as needed. It’s a good idea to review your 401(k)’s invest­ ment mix at least once a year to see if it’s performing as you’d hoped. But be patient — one “down” year doesn’t necessarily mean you must make changes. However, as you approach retirement, you may want to lower the risk level of your 401 (k) by moving some of your dollars into more conservative vehi­ cles. Still, even when you’re retired and have stalled drawing money from your 401(k), you might want to keep some growth potential in it to help you stay ahead of inflation. By contributing what you can afford to your 401 (k), and by carefully managing the investments within your plan, you can help maximize the value of this poweriul retirement savings vehicle — and give yourself a key asset to help you enjoy your retirement years. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi­ nancial Advisor. �///a. b h y '4' 1’7 (r 1 FT ./il7 (! 4 4 > Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com J A* i^noaiqnittoH Local Salvation Army officials celebrate 2024 fundraising campaign / J . B j * I f 1 r I J ... r r 1 r 1 t . l» VA. I. y • J tI A / 4 S’ r * Sf. A 'J 5*^ I A > I I ;r A 11 « * * f fl r ' I t 4 r > < I K. • W*' :V 3? A I * I V“ I • *b Representatives of American Legion Post No. 257 and No. 298 representatives received the "Golden Kettle" award during a recent dinner for finishing first from among all service clubs during the Salvational Army of Battle Creek's 2024 Red Kettle fundraising campaign. Photos provided A* r1 e Z f * Rotarians finished in second place in the Golden Kettle competition. J IT s r-S* i It * ■/ '. I < 1 I i I I I ?4r L k •’ ■ !■< ti * I?- ' 4 t I * I A J I I 4 . 4 I 9* 1 J L I • .rIL A Kiwanians finished in third place in the Golden Kettle competition. r 1 Nearly 90 people arrived at The Sal­ vation Army in Battle Creek for a recent dinner and awards ceremony that cele­ brated the contributions of all volunteer bell ringers who participated in the annu­ al Red Kettle Campaign, which reached new highs for the fundraising effort. The Battle Creek Army hosted visitors from Battle Creek and beyond, with bell ringers coming from as faraway as Hast­ ings and Marshall to enjoy the evening. To set the tone for the evening, Capt. Grace Roinila encouraged the big crowd to sing “Happy Birthday” to Capt. Mika Roinila, who celebrated his birthday on Jan. Tl, While the dinner was served, photos of all volunteer bell ringers in action at their respective locations were shown on a large screen. The dinner was followed by an awards ceremony in the chapel, with Salvation 1 Army officials announcing that the 2024 Red Kettle Campaign raised a total of $130,607 - beating totals for each of the past two years - and the overall 2024 Christmas Campaign garnered $322,614, representing the highest in the past five years. “We are very happy to have surpassed our goal of $250,000,” said Capt. Mika Roinila. “We have been blessed.” Individual volunteers who attended the evening were awarded with certifi­ cates ofthanks for their charitable efforts. Bill Hohman was honored with the first-place Brass Bell plaque for raising $3,067 during the recent campaign. Kim Johnson was second ($3,012) and third place was awarded to Mark Baga, who raised $2,686 for The Salvation Army. In the race for the Golden Kettle, a total ofnine service clubs participated in J 4 ' p. Members of the Hastings Elks Lodge with Barb Coppins traveled to Battle Creek to receive their certificate for a fourth-place finish. this year’s effort. The American Legion Posts No. 257 and No. 298 collectively raised more than $ 11,000 to top the field, with representatives from both on hand to receive the trophy, which will be kept at the two lodges for six months and shared amongst the winners - much like the NHL’s Stanley Cup. The Rotary Clubs were second in the team rankings after collecting more than $6,900, and Kiwanis Clubs were third with just over $5,350 raised during the campaign. Other participating clubs included Elks Lodges (4th, $3,410), Optimist Clubs (5th, $3,034), Masons (6th, $2,448), Lions Clubs (7th, 2,334), I i * J a ' I I I I J ARC ofCalhoun County (8th, 1,078) and Altrusa Service Club (9th, $382). The evening finished with comments and a closing prayer by Grand Valley Area Commander Major Tim Meyer, who traveled from Grand Rapids for the event. T).; pinr / > r 1 J i I f . ‘'U 1" • «I f < f rtf/J I' ^-21, J iC t 1 r iq:.\ I I'.J 11 J'.'. J • •w J I t I JI Meyer shared that the funds raised during the Christmas Holiday Season served a total of474 families, represent­ ing more than 1,600 people. That is only a part of the annual numbers, which in 2024 reached 3,100 families and served over 14,000 people, according to Salvation Army officials. DM t I. “r .01 tC -• r I T I - r* 1 Vl'W 1 1 » br r >1 I I I Sir i 1 BUILDING BRANDS ne of the many benefits our readers get by engaging with our locally-owned community newspapers is a look inside their local schools. It’s always 14 'eat to see the various special events, clubs, sports teams, assemblies and learning projects area students participate in throughout the year. It’s especially fun when my nephew or niece (who was just elected to student council!) or my best fiiend, who teaches first grade, show up in the pages of one of our newspapers. Last week one of our edu­ cation stories stopped me in my tracks. From our coverage in the Lake Orion Review, “Lake Orion High School (LOHS) students volunteered to give up their cell phones and laptops for a full day Friday to participate in the school’s 10th annual Cell Out for Soldiers event. The charity event started with a group of senior boys who wanted to ask students to give up their phones during lunch, according to LOHS Leadership Advisor Lori Hogan. In the years since, it has raised around $24,000 for the nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers, which provides tI I J t A digital detox is good for you and your brand cost-free communi­ reason, to talk to cation services and other kids,’ Hogan emergency funding to said, adding it is an active-duty military important adulting members and veter­ skill for students ans, according to its to speak with peo­ website ... Students ple they normally sealed their phones in would not.” bubble-wrapped enve­ EMILY Reading this I lopes, and stored them CASWELL realized it’s not just ecaswell in their backpacks students who could mihomepaper.com this way phones are use a lesson in faceaccessible if absoluteto-face communily necessary. Doing so makes cation or benefit from a digital for a unique and fun day for detox, we all can. students of the digital age ...” A forhes.com article on Students reported that the the topic gives many rea­ classrooms, hallways and sons business leaders should the cafeteria are much loud­ engage in a digital detox, er during the Cell Out, and sharing the not-so-shocking hands-on fim, like a giant statistic from an Asurion sur­ connect four game, take place vey that “individuals checked during lunch. their phones an average of The photos from the day 96 times per day, equating to made it clear that it’s a fun and once every 10 minutes.” high-energy day at the school. This constant connection to This part of our coverage real­ our phones and technology ly stood out to me. isn’t great. One issue it causes “The occasion also provides according to that same article an extra learning experience is attention residue, which is for students because face-tothe cognitive cost accumulated face conversation can cause when shifting from one task stress and anxiety for some to another. From the article, “Even brief micro interruptions students, according to Hogan. can affect our productivity, ‘So they’re really kind of with a Deloitte study indicat­ forced outside of their comfort ing it takes 15 to 23 minutes to zone, in a good way for a good regain total concentration.” Another more serious issue is the toll constant phone checking, for example, takes on one’s mental health. From the forbes.com article, “A Stress in America report by the American Psychological Association reveals that 1 in 5 Americans cite technology as a significant source of stress, with levels escalating as tech­ nology use increases.” Of course, social media is part of issue. The arti­ cle cites research from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health that “indicates that unplugging from social media for as little as one week can enhance mental well-be­ ing and foster greater social connectedness.” Finally, the forhes.com article hit on what the students at Lake Orion High School discovered human during their Cell Out connection is important. Faceto-face social interaction is a skill we all need to practice in order to master, and it's near­ ly impossible to do so with a phone stuck to our face. The students in Lake Orion have inspired me. in the days and weeks ahead Tm going to -UuiytL- 5 I I ‘t»k»l't *51 -«• I I challenge myself to set parame­ ters for my phone use. I’ve put a book next to my bed to avoid nighttime scrolling, and I plan to leave my phone at my desk or in my car during meetings. If a digital detox is good for you, imagine what it can do for your brand. I’ve wTitten before about the importance of taking your brand’s marketing offline. A Digiday article noted that many marketers are turning to traditional advertising meth­ ods like newspapers to stand apart. From the article, “the ever-growing digital ad market is getting increasingly clut­ tered, making it more difficult for marketers to stand out. You know what really stands out? A newspaper ad. A digital detox allows you time to recharge and focus on strategic brand building. As an added bonus, you’ll also have more time to read the newspaper. Want to learn more about a digital detox for your brand? Email me ecaswell@mihome~ paper.com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for PIEW Group. the branding division of Piew Newsptjper Group. L. I I r '■ TFf' •» Mirjc •u '•Bl I 5 f I 1I 1'1 f k |iZiri I • :« P •l I •l I I J I I '<1* I jIaw' 4 ?! 4 1 I I n f.. t 1 < I I k 1 'I I I I I I • .I t 'T i a t I f- ' "’115 ■ il »s»\. 1 -t •». -.U'' I- n 4 i; ■* c' I •p •n 1:., t 4 1* . I. .1 i ♦ la t b • ilc- 1 • r > •’* 5 rii - H-r J r t 2 .•i t • I FA rt. GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you jusf wanf us to know about something going on • • • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER 9 'Omip Continued from Page 1 place for the past two-plus years have often stated how leery they are to burden the taxpayers with this project, but the idea of the county paying for it itself does not seem realistic at this point. The information contained in the feasibility report would help county government to know the best approach to take in terms of funding it. “I’d like to also loop in our judges and probation (officers) and people who are working around there (to learn) how do we make their jobs easier because Barry b J 1 I V 1 I 1 I I 1 « A 1 iP u* I r*. t 1 T ■ •n I ; t I STUDY ■ : I ' County has been great for collaboration,” Chairman Dave Jackson said during Tuesday’s meeting. “We need to figure out how to not just incarcerate people but to rehabilitate people and how do we incorporate education and information and just make this a better thing.” Abonmarche Byce has worked with other municipalities for the same pur­ pose. In fact, a few weeks ago, some com­ missioners took a trip to Branch County to tour its jail, one that was developed through help from the firm. Commissioners on Tuesday morning also took a tour of the Barry County jail to get an idea of its current state and to start developing ideas for the needs of - the county. However, this step does not necessar­ ily indicate a pending solution to this long-standing problem. Roughly six years ago, the county teamed with con­ sultant Tower Pinkster for essentially the same purposes before voters nixed a $25 million millage proposal in the election that followed. Still, commissioners will give it anoth­ er go to build what Chairman Jackson called a “generational building” that would last far beyond the board’s tenure. The question is, how do you put together a building that creates a safer community,” Jackson said. f I iiini I 1 h I. f —I J r/ n I I ar 9 S- tr r Uf - A n r 1 ^-1 % * 73' ■F Oi I I fiuH ? 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Juskewicz, *Alexa Lilley, Caroline Randall, William Renner Health Pennock on January 8, 2025 An asterisk for students in ninth, 10th and 11 th grades indicates IV, *Mallory Rohe, Lucy Shafer, *Annika Solmes. to Karissa Kellogg of Vermontville. a 4.0 GPA. High honors (3.50-3.74) 12th grade Ava Arens, Ashton Brubaker, Henry Elzinga, Brissa Her­ Brantley Owen Feldt, born at Corewell Top honors (4.0 and above) nandez-Hernandez, Colt Jousma, Logan Kimmel, Cordelia Health Pennock on January 10. Isabel Gee, Donald Kuck, Alyson Miller, Lilyah Solmes. Kniaz, Caleb Kramer, Tori Morgan, Ava Patterson, Zachary 2025 to Addison Mays and Steve Highest honors (3.75-3.99) Patterson, Ayden Schwartz, Zikarra Warner, Raegan Wattles, Feldt of Hastings. Naomi Grummet, Rachael Hewitt, Kennedy Lewis, Jordan Spencer Wilkins. ***** Milanowski, Brennan Reser, Brandon Simmons, Brooklyn Honor roll (3.25-3.49) Jayden Ezra Jackson, born at Corewell Strickland, Victoria Tack. Olivia Allen, Kyra Bishop, Jaxon Blake, Jackson Busson, Health Pennock on January 14, High honors p.25-3.74) Sydnie Diljak, Quintin Eberly, Bella Friddle, Lola Grego, 2025 to Amanda Jackson and Tanner Allerding, Tanner Armstrong, Jett Barnum, Mason Arika Harris, Madison Killian, Reese Loftus, Aubree Milcher, Bobby Jackson of Delton. Benton, Riley Bondurant, Anika Bourassa, Carter Favreau, Ella Maverik Peake, Hailee Pickford, Cassie Rosenberg, Madison Ferguson, JoDee Gaskill, Ondreya Griswold, Bay lie Guernsey, Stora, Allison Tefft, Hayden Van Zanten, Kaiden Wouters. Landyn David Lee Ulrich-Baldry, born at Makaila Hawkins, Jordan Humphrey, Emma Jeanette, Micah Ninth grade Corewell Health Pennock on January Johnson, Logan Kerby, Kalli Koning, Alan Li, Miles Lipsey, Highest honors (3.75 and above) 17, 2025 to Hailey Ulrich of Nashville MaeLynn Miller, Mia Miller, Jayse Peterson, Seth Pirtle, * Audrey Acker, Violet Bivens, Parker Castaneda, Dakota Cole, and Jacob Baldry of Delton. Amelia Price, Elijah Randall, Hayley Rasey, Heaven Simmet, Parker Erb, Rene Espinal-Lopez, Brooke Favreau, *Carson Gole, Nicklas Stehr, Jennifer Stoline, Melany Vargas, Zoe Watson, Jonah Hamp, *Graceyn Horrmann, *Tanner Krzysik, *NoIan Rustynn Beau Allen Christianson, born at Memphis White. Lucas, Brennen Main, *Olivia Malik, Jackson McKinney, Zane Corewell Health Pennock on January Honor roll (3.0-3.24) Ortiz, * Lilly Randall, Kaylee Roe, Isabella Strimback, Harrison 17, 2025 to Ashley Sweet and Elissa Bafaro, Justine Bayabay, Zoey Bennett, Abigayl Thomas, Alexander Timmers, Weston Troyer, Kaleb Watson. Anthony Christianson of Nashville. ***** Bower, Inga Clum, Garrett Dunn, Alora Fish, Georgia Goldner, High honors (3.50-3.74) Isabella Harvath, Brett Johnson, Isabella Kensington, Rachel Evelynn Mae Sierawski, born at Jace Acker, Allison Brown, Sophia Bucher, Olivia Buehler, King, Kyle Lumbert, Preston Meece, Hayley Miller, Kyle Corewell Health Pennock on January Kimberlee Coolidge, Graden Courtright, Landon Currier, Lil­ Morgan, Heather Shakespeare, Anna Shaver, Madison Vickery, 19, 29, 2025 to Rhoda Sierawski and lian Edger, Joseph Furrow, Elijah Gilbert, Remington Jerzyk, Jordyn Winters, Linda Wright. Andrew Siedrawski of Middleville. Jason Jimenez, Evyn Kindel, Alexis King, Mya Luna, Kaden 11th grade Main, Charles Mattice, Jett Nofz, Highest honors (3.75 and above) Trevin Russell, Jesse Talley, Grant Annemarie Allerding, Reese Bernstein, Olivia Bucher, Tossava, Avery Walsh. 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K A. :r: BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal­ 111 • f9 • •l I I: I k s provide a night of fam i ly fun exploring the wonders ofscience when it hosts its annual “Family Science Night” from 6 to 7;30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. HPL organizers are inviting area families with children from preschool through fifth grade to attend the annual event and participate in a variety of hands-on activities provided by com­ munity organizations. According to library officials, Fami­ ly Science Night is an opportunity for kids and their families to discover the joy of science together as the Iibrar>^ and partner organizations - Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Great Start Collaborative of Barry County - aim to create an environment where learn­ ing is fun and accessible for everyone. At the Feb. 19 event, participants will be about to engage in stations where they can conduct chemistry experiments, make seed paper, learn about finger printing, solve STEM problems with the Three Little Pigs and much more. HPL officials stated this year’s “Family Science Night” will be the biggest yet, with representatives from more than 20 organizations sharing their passion for science and inspir­ ing families to continue exploring at I home. Admission is free and everyone is welcome at this open house-style event. With over 300 attendees expected, this event promises to be a memorable evening filled with curiosity, creativi­ ty, and community spirit. The HPL is located at E. State St. in Hastings. For more information, contact the library by call ing 269-945- TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 I I �t i I I 5 I 6 .,u « ■ 44 f I Thursday, January 6, 2025 ’4 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com $ « It ------- DO YOU REMEMBER? r eSJT 4. 1 rI. ♦’ 'S’ I ? -3* c r t I * ASK DR. UNIVERSE •I csavw* J « •i 1* What makes snow sparkle? — Hillary s first graders, Washington State > 1 Dear first graders, I love bright, snowy days. That’s when you’ll find me building snowmen, throwing snowballs and watching the sun sparkle on the freshly fallen snow. I asked my friend Von Walden why that sparkle happens. He’s an atmospheric scientist at Washington State University. Some of his research takes place near the North Pole and the South Pole. He told me that snow sparkles because of the way snowflakes interact with the sun. It turns out snowflakes are ice crystals. On Earth, snowflakes are hexagonal. That means they’re crys­ tals with six sides. When a snowflake falls, it can land in lots of different positions. “Some might fall on their edge and get jammed into the snow,” Walden said. “Some will fall flat. If you really got down there and looked, you’d see how uneven the surface of the snow is. So, the sun­ light is hitting this uneven surface.” That means light strikes all the parts of the fallen snowflake that stick out. The light is also traveling from one kind of thing to another kind of thing. It’s moving from the air— which is gas—to the snow—which is solid. Any time light does that, it slows down and bends. Scientists 1 . < 4 w i * 4^’ ■e 5 NORTHEASTERN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ENJOY SPECIAL FIELD TRIP — BANNER JUNE 22, 1995 — Each student in Larry Ricco and Susan Allen’s classes at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings had the opportunity to ride and get to know a horse for more than an hour on a unique field trip recently The trip, a reward for students for strong effort all year, was provided by the teachers. Shown riding mighty steeds at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch are (front to back) Jason Fisher, Tina Main and Tasha Woodmansee. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Feb. 6-11 - Friends of HPL Book Sale donations accepted. Thursday, Feb. 6 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1943 film starring Margaret O’Brien and James Craig, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 - Friends of the Library luncheon, noon-2 p.m. Feb. 10-12 - February book sale set-up. Monday, Feb. 10 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Stories and Snacks, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Teen Button Making (grades 9-12), 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 - Community health workers at HPL, 10 a.m.-noon; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. fVorship Togeth er Xj* 6 at the church ofyour choice fVeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy, Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 301 E. Slate Rd., P.O. Box Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 309 Woodlawn, E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth and Nursery. Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Pastor Peter &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- 49046. 8609. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer lime 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. I J i I call the bending refraction. That bent light keeps traveling through the snowflake. Some of the light will hit different parts of the snowflake and bounce off. Scientist call light bouncing off something reflection. As the li^t bounces off all the different bits of ice crystals on the surface of the snow and zooms back to our eyes, we see sparkles. But that’s not all you can see if you examine snow. “If you look carefully at a snow surface, it’s not only sparkling,” Walden said. “There are also differ­ ent colors. The different wavelengths of sunlight—the red, the blue, the green, the yellow and the purple—all get refracted at different angles.” When we see while light, it’s made of all those other colors smooshed together. If that white light enters an ice crystal and gets bent, the different colors in the light will each bend a little bit differently. That separates the colors so we can see them. It makes a rainbow in the snow. Walden told me that some snow will be extra sparkly. Old snow packs down, and the surface becomes more even. So, the sparkliest snow happens on sunny days right after a snowfall with big snow­ flakes. Those ice ciystals will have crisp edges. They’ll stick out of the surface in different ways, ready to bend and bounce lots of light. You just need to s-know when and where to look. — Dr. Universe 1 1 . I i I I I f, i I i ' :; I I I * I J f I I 0 i . i {. f .'■ I i I 1 r / I > I i I / i I I k I r 1 J I t I I I i «» i I 1I A iZ: . r' I .1 ' I I I k 4 r I• J 1 .i < 1 I 4 -. The Hastings High School Alum­ ni Association is planning the 138th Annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, during the weekend of Summerfest. The banquet will be held at the First Pres­ byterian Church on M-37 in Hastings and includes a catered dinner served at 5:30 p.m. The banquet highlights the class that is celebrating its 50th class reunion. This year’s honored class graduated in 1975. They are tasked with participating in the program to help make the banquet a success. All graduates from Hastings High School are welcome to attend. The other classes that will be honored this year are from 1950, 1955, 1960.1965. 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, through the present. Representatives from these classes are encouraged to attend the banquet and celebrate their graduation anniversary. Each year, the alumni association s * •.77 * f 5 rS 4 - *«iA U -.in T U . 3 ’M gives out the Alumnus of the Year award. Nominations must be typed and must contain biographical information and reasons why the individual is be­ ing nominated. Reasons can include accomplishments, vocation honors or awards received, community service, organization memberships and other helpful information. The nominee does not need to be a Hastings resident but must be an alumnus of HHS. Anyone who wishes to help with planning the banquet or joining the association is encouraged to attend the next alumni meeting on Feb. 23. Meet­ ings are held on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. at the offices ofJ-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy in Hastings (use entrance behind building). Anyone wishing for more information about the alumni association or nomina­ tions for Alumnus of the Year can con­ tact board president Merry Ossenheimer at 269-948-8363. W' ■ I J k *3 a K . ‘ w > f* 1 1 c ^T*- *> a s I I 1 Sil »A t I k 7.L 1 ri' J k I I I ••T J i * I 1 1 I 1 Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle -'JX SfK' School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible Study PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH AWORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF Hot Une Ibob & Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 « 1 I 4 I « u -FEB. 7-14- 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday A A* « and This information on svorship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 < - cna*^ I I I I I I Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Service: 10 a.m. Products .£a’' J Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. Prayer. Call Church Office 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery to 7:30 pm. (Children Kindergarten-5th p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH " L'lfh/ I HHS Alumni Banquet planning underway • •• Email hastfTnc@gmail.com. I r z*w Telephone I B ( I Unique as a snowflake / i Feb. 1-2S Feb. Storybook Walk: "Winter Trees’’ by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest, The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Feb. 1-28 — A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute’s rose hips. Saturday, Feb. 8 — A Winter Walk on Candlelit Trails, 6:30-8:30 p.m. J k Take an evening to enjoy the quiet, peaceful sounds and sights of winter under the February “Snow Moon. Friday, Feb. 14 —Valentine’s Day specialty dinner. Doors: 5:30 p.m; dinner at 6 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic four-course dinner for two. Seating is limited; those interested are asked to make their reservations early. Select from prime rib, chicken Parmesan or a plant-based meal when registering. More information about these events can be found on the institute’s }Arebsite at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ,n,'aww K. . !1 II L I n 1 I ! J T . 4 1 %« »I k I I I % I* T.1T-. I I J 1 ,T £ t.-* ..'.yr. J 'tK rjluTT 1 1 ♦ ♦ t - IL • •« i ’s^ X. ’1 •i t ‘ t 'r f I V C; A r I ♦ ♦ K:- 4 • < <r �I rc3 3.snr Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 7 I B V J t 1 ! I 4 f TURNING BACK THE PAGES 1 w I, ■ % Hl II ft .J 1.,' h; BANNER JULY 27, 1995 i k JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT I* The following is a continuation of an account of the early life of the Ellis Faulkner family, written by Robert Faulkner. “In the morning, Dad would come into the kitchen in his nightshirt, lay strips of newspaper in the firebox of the range, add some kindling, a couple of sticks of V * firewood, light the fire and put the teakettle on so he would have hot water for shaving. He shaved in front of a small mirror, dressed except for his shirt and with the suspenders hanging to his knees. He shaved with a straight razor that he honed on a leather strop. After each stroke of the razor, he wiped the soap and whis­ kers from the blade on a piece of newspaper. Summer vacation lasted three months and seemed The Faulkner family in the family car, ca. 1916. much longer. We had to work some, weeding the gar­ the Western Michigan delegates to the state convention. den, picking strawberries and vegetables and doing The party machine gave the convention to Bay City on some chores, including the most hated of all duties, Michigan’s east coast. washing and wiping dishes. “A trainload of Western Michigan delegates pulled “But we also had lots of time to play. Sometimes we out of Grand Rapids for Bay City on time, but the train would dig angle worms and with our long cane poles was delayed at every station and, at one place, pulled over our shoulders cut across the fields to Pleasant onto a siding to wait an hour for a freight to pass. When Lake. Here, we would roll up our knee britches as far the angry delegates asked the conductor for an explana­ as we could, wade out as far as possible and fish for tion, he would only say they had orders to wait. bluegills. “The train arrived too late in Bay City for the dele­ “Sometimes we would go swimming. When I was 5, gates to vote. A solid Taft delegation had been selected I learned to swim in Pleasant Lake. The lake was on the back of the Pennock’s farm. In those days, it was all to go to the national convention. If similar tactics were woods and fields around the lake. There wasn’t a house used in other states, it would account for Taft’s renomi­ nation, which resulted in Roosevelt’s Bull Moose Party. in sight. “There were two other lakes close to Delton, Crooked “The split in the Republican party gave the election to and Wall. My father put up ice from Wall Lake for Democrat Woodrow Wilson. his soda fountain. The ice was put in the ice house in “This brings to mind another election. Four years blocks about a foot thick. Sawdust from the lumber mill later, on election night in November 1916, my father was poured over each layer. We had ice until mid-Sep­ went to the telegraph station in the railroad depot to get tember. Then, the soda fountain was closed for winter. the election returns as they came in off the wire. We “My father liked to fish through the ice and often I waited. Up late that night until he came home with the would walk with him up the lane-like road to the brick­ glad news that Hughes had won. It was not until the yard, then cut through the woods and swampy area that next day when the California vote had been counted was impassable in summer and onto the ice of Wall that we learned that Wilson had been re-elected on a Lake. He would cut half a dozen holes in the ice, tie his pledge to keep us out of the European war. fish line to a stick and set his lines. Then, in a day or “I still remember where I was when I heard that two, he would go back, remove the fish, mostly blue­ the U.S. had declared war on Germany. Our teacher gills, and rebait the hooks. required the fifth-grade students to bring current events “If my father were disobeyed, he could be very stem to school. Most of the accounts concerned our entry and unrelenting. One morning, it was very cold and into World War 1. This was, of course, in April of 1917. there was a strong north wind..He dressed.to .go .to the ... - ’ -“In 4 918, myTather and (his brother) Paul enlisted lake to run his lines. I put on my overshoes, heavy coat in the Army. They were stationed in Ann Arbor, where and mittens, prepared to accompany him. He told me I Paul was attending the University of Michigan. When couldn’t go. However, when he set out, I tagged along the great flu epidemic of 1918 struck, there was such a behind. I was 6 or 7 at the time. Dad set out at a pace I shortage of doctors that my father, being a pharmacist, couldn’t keep up with and I kept falling further and fur­ was put in charge of one of the makeshift hospitals. ther behind, but he never so much as glanced back. He was always so proud of the fact that not one of his “Beyond the brickyard was a Ione house on the edge patients died, although the death rates in the other hos­ of the woods. By the time we reached there, my hands, pitals were high. He attributed his record to dosing his feet and face were hurting from the cold. 1 was a shy patients with quinine and lots of liquids. child and didn’t know the Sensibas who lived in this “I will never forget Nov. 11, 1918. Germany sur­ isolated house, but I knew I couldn’t make it home rendered, (and) the church bell and school bells rang. without getting warm first. So I timidly knocked on Everyone was in a holiday spirit. Arnold, Earl and I posed the door. They welcomed me in and I warmed myself for a photograph proudly shown of us in the Kalamazoo in front of their pot-bellied stove. After an hour or so, Gazette with the one-word banner headline: ‘Peace.’ my father returned and I fell in behind him. He never “During the war, the people were magnificent. They uttered a word all the way home, nor did he ever men­ bought war savings stamps. People gladly observed tion the incident later. I never went with him to the lake meatless days and gasless Sundays and used com sugar after that. I had learned my lesson. instead of cane sugar. They raised victory gardens. The “March is the month sap rises in maple trees. It is a ladies knitted wool socks and sweaters for the service­ month of freezing nights and mild days. Walking to men. We all supported the war effort in every way we school on a cold March morning, we could see icicles could. We boys stood on the sidewalks and shouted hanging from some maple branches that had been frac­ ‘slacker’ if a car went by on a gasless Sunday. tured by the March winds. We would pick them and “It must have been 1915 or 1916 that my father was suck on the sweet ice. So we had our own maple popsi­ named secretary of the Board of Pharmacy. In those cles before popsicles were even invented. days, there was no board office in Lansing. The office “A few people tapped their trees and made maple was wherever the secretary lived. syrup, but it was not produced commercially in our areas. “One day, a huge safe arrived. It contained all the “Michigan has cold winters and deep snow. Our win­ records of the board. It was too big and heavy to put ter play included sliding down hills, making snowmen, in the house, so Dad had it put in the bam. So, for two tunneling in snowdrifts, and, of course, snowball fights. years, the office of the State Board of Pharmacy was in “If any of you are historians, you may wish to a cow bam in Delton. research the events leading up to the election of 1912. “ I can ’ t remember the exact year, but I believe it was “Theodore Roosevelt was trying to capture the 1917 that Dad had a severe attack of rheumatism. He Republican Party’s presidential nomination from had been bothered with the awful disease off and on President Howard Taft. During his time as president, for years, but this attack was so severe that he was con­ Roosevelt had used the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to fined to bed most of the time. He could hobble around, break up monopolies. He was known as the ‘trust bust­ but to do so was very painful. er.’ The rank-and-file Republicans were for Roosevelt, “He had a country doctor from Hickory Comers. The but the party machinery was in the hands of President doctor said, ‘Ellis, 1 can cure you if you take 14 shots Taft. of medicine I have, but the shots are very painful and “Taft was favored by the big corporations, including get worse because (each) shot is larger than the one the railroads. My father was active in politics and a strong supporter of Roosevelt, as were practically all of before. 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( •ti i * 1 - E-" 4 I I < *s I T I j i / •t I M * ’ / >v I 4-^ < I ^4 I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. P • » B b « ftp % 4r 4 ♦ •fii J ) ! » #• ^4. c. . j: r VT •* d J ri J*-’ r' VIEW I t I I Group I t Your Community Connection ■tf ■v. 1 r > I 4 X 1 ti. 1 * * z»- ■CT IP ✓ L y^ ___ * 4 ■ Bjs V ft *W**'*^ * A <> Ute' .tk * *» 4 '•X- The Delton Elevator, photographed by Ellis Faulkner. “I think that my father would have agreed to anything at that point. Though my father lived to be 81, he never had rheumatism or arthritis again. The shots had cured him, but in 1981 (and in 1995 and 2025) we have no cure for rheumatism or arthritis. “During this period, Earl, my older brother, who was bom Jan. 30, 1906, was peddling the Kalamazoo Gazette around Delton in order to make enough money to buy a bicycle. Sometimes I would tag along. “The last part of his route took us south by the Methodist Church to the end of the sidewalk. A path led to the few houses beyond the church. Along the path, there was a grassy bank. Here we would sit with our backs against the bank while Earl would read me the funnies. We ignored the angry remarks of the customers who objected to their papers being late. “When Earl finally got his bicycle, he generously let Arnold and me ride it. Arnold and I both learned to ride on his bike, even though our legs could not touch ±e ground and we had to start and stop at the house steps. Arnold is two years younger than 1. He was bom March 7,1912. He was more adventurous than me and every­ thing I could do he would try and usually succeed in doing. “After Dad returned from the Army, Gov. Sleeper appointed him Judge of the Probate for Berrien County to fill a vacancy. He had to stand for election in April 1919. In those years, all judicial and township offices were filled in a spring election. He won easily. The next day at school, my fellow students marched around me and pointed their fingers saying, ‘Judge, judge, judge!’ I never did figure out if they were celebrating or making fun of me. “The following summer, Dad had to make what may have been the most difficult decision of his life. After being appointed judge, he entered upon his duties with characteristic dedication. He purchased a set of Blackstone, a course in common law. He carefully stud­ ied all of the material dealing with wills and probate. All his energies were directed toward becoming a com­ petent and respected judge. “Early that summer he told me he was in a difficult position. Being only 9,1 was flattered that my father would talk to me as though 1 were ‘grown up.’ “This is what he said: ’20 years ago when I was work­ ing for John Armstrong, I said that if ever his drugstore was for sale, I wanted to buy it. You know, I was work­ ing there when I met your mother. We still know people in Middleville. I’ve always liked it there. Now, John is ready to retire and his store is for sale. It’s what I’ve always wanted, but I’ve just been elected judge and a lot of good friends all over the county worked real hard for my election I would be letting them down.’ “Well, his dream won out, and in the autumn of 1919, we moved to Middleville. “Before moving on to Middleville, I was to give you a little more feel of what life was like in Delton in the second decade of the 20th century. “The ladies of Delton wore ankle-length dresses, ankle-high shoes that were fastened with a button hook, and wore their long hair in a bun on the back of the head. No girl’s hair was cut from the time she was bom. When my mother washed her hair, it hung to her hips. We boys wore knee britches, long black hose and ankle-high shoes. “Once, my dad bought me some low-cut walking shoes or Oxfords. 1 was only 5 or 6. He took me with him when he went by train to Detroit to drive home a new Ford from the factory. We went to the factory and saw them driving the cars off the end of the assembly line. But the night before, he bought me the shoes and took me to see a play. My feet hurt from the new shoes and the play bored me. I’m sure Dad regretted ever tak­ ing me along. “The drive home over dirt roads in an open car was very tiring. The only paved roads were in larger cit­ ies, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Jackson, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. These roads were mostly brick.’’ To be continued... ♦ ♦ SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Faster processing of disability claims for people with Alzheimer’s disease HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is a brain condition that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in younger people before they retire, it may affect their ability to work as the disease progresses. Our benefits and services are especially vital to people with ♦ ♦ t * « 4 7 * f ' •■ I I ’ ‘ r: I B ?ri(' J I « I I U '* Nf. k i ft1 7 1 ft* r. / > Q-. r s tW iI ) » I 1 I, I I < I I j . *1 *1 . V.^/I Ml 'r 5 •n X ♦ t I > a I 1 5 W fr 4 a a I I I ■.i-.'ar. ' * 1 I 'i4.ft —’ iiMb In My Time’ Part II r ft ' .f I k early-onset Alzheimer’s who are unable to work and may have no other source of income. They may want to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDi) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Our Compassionate Allowances program provides faster processing of disability claims for people with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and several other neurodegenerative (brain degenerative) disorders. More than a decade ago, Social Security added early-on­ set Alzheimer’s disease to our Compassionate Allowances pro­ gram. You can learn more about our Compassionate Allowances program at ssa.gov/compassionateallowances. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for IVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at Hillary. hatch@ssa.gov. �d‘ •*1 8 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Names of Morlgagor(B): Jerry L. Plank III. Original mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing Assignee (If any); Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the dale hereof: $105,658.25 Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. BEING PART OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. PARCEL 2: PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 10. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6. BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6. 75.0 FEET. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE EAST, 66.28 FEET. PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 6. TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET, ALONG SAID EAST LOT LINE. TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, 66.18 FEET, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 5. BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6. TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport, Ml 49325. The redemption period will be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the redemption period is 1 year from the date of such sale. The redemption period may be extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a rnilitary service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, RC. 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (313) 536-2500. This law firm is a debt collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 (01-16)(02-06) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisemenl Notice is given under section 3212 ot the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al 1:00 PM, on February 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the properly. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register ot deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a lee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (‘'MERS’3, solely as nominee for lender and lender s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: March 27, 2018 Recorded on March 30. 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 Dollars ($117,988.35) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES. WEST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO, INCLUDING ALL LAND BETWEEN THE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL. PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD. WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE 126.50 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL. THENCE NORTH 39 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEETTO SAID WEST SECTION LINE. THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROMTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL TO BRISTOL LAKE. Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1551592 (01-30)(02-20) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. on March 6. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Garth R. Jarman and Mary A. Peck-Jarman AKA Mary A. Peck. Husband and Wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Quicken Loans. LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Dale of Mortgage; July 30, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $169,383.07 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, commencing South 88 degrees 21 minutes 25 seconds West, 268.50 feet and South 01 degrees 01 minutes 30 seconds East. 275.47 feet from the Northeast corner thereof; thence South 01 degrees 01 minutes 30 seconds West, 226.21 feet; thence South 88 degrees 21 minutes 25 seconds West, 580.12 feet; thence Northwesterly 202 feet along the centerline of M-37 highway; thence North 88 degrees 21 minutes 25 seconds East, 316.5 feet; thence North 01 degrees 39 minutes 00 seconds West, 24 feet: thence North 88 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds East, 290.77 feet to the beginning. Commonly Known as; 14083 S M 37 Hwy., Battle Creek, Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible Io the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 02/06/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248853-4400 319771 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... • • ■ mmacleod@mihomepaper.com VIEV^’ THE HASTINGS BANNER Group Your Community Connection Group HastingsBcinner com NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney lor the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 ot the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a tee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans. Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1.2020 and recorded April 17. 2020 in Instrument Number 2020004093 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen and 39/100 Dollars ($158,816.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Beginning. 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600,3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6. 2025 File No. 24-009935 Arm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-06)(02-27) I Jii' I *1 / ‘L 4 ■ IT? ’ I iklj” - J /•, IV z ■ ■ ..ifc' * r f z • 1• ■ 4' k.r.'. 4» rt'/ I I .1 0 * ' I i’ I .. * I 1 i r' * '■ I r r / b' » / . *r J •’’fl*- vt' f T3 I*J I C J k ( I > •'Ji: ♦* 1 I jir ftiTrtafc * A I i' I ( 4 !r . 71” 1,« ‘ I, I ’ I « i/ f J I V • I I I . '■ * 9 i k. <11 in . r ij; 1 f 11 f ij ) » 1 i J Jl V 'U t ‘ to-*’’ ' I ' «- *»V.I 4 J J ’ J X «I t ' ll 1 f <1 1 >• X >> .. u r» i 4 T 1 *•. I » ’ T ' 1 > ,1 .1' » I 1 f 11 I r, u.v t I J k » I 1 a r J I I I ’ 4.- (' ‘ -i \ « I • I J I » I h I k •T- 7 k <. - • I •# ‘ r -J I f* »' b f 'I ( P I ' I 1 I !) k I r J < ( v\ J , I J k i X «!/ . At ) * ’fh’ f I ' '■I J k .(1 7 J r? I I 11 1 I I 1 l(d ‘in* ? 1 - X - ♦>I J 1 4i|f NOTICE r -. ;’ji4 TO ALL CREDITORS; The Settlor, Jean M. Swanson, date of birth June 22, 1935, who was a resident of Kent County. Michigan, died December 22, r / t 3 oiia k I V 1 ;3- ) I , .jC \* jfiOi ( l-gni ini ' in: I f f OC ’i'ontJH nI --3 ’?'JU£?1 S E' ^f ir c j2i oec ' 1 ■'ric ini. ..4 death. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Jean M. Swanson Living Trust dated December 3, 2018, as amended, will be forever barred unless presented to Sharon Davis, Trustee within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will 1119 - ■ --)t I •- f liBor e c3IBD u.? •A ' •> »pih to- -fijer IL. —•n - '■ 3l *• > * ,/. I :;uii ’ 0 I . 'f A .1^ 1 u I 1! oot> erir f ' nr *11} *1^ (J son? I k .■r ' i I 1.1 . I O' I ’ i ' xCi 2024. There is no personal representative of the Settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Sharon Davis is serving as Trustee as a result of the Settlor’s (02-06)(02-27) GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM WWW Z * 'rC I 1UC ‘-*'1 —1 .*• '?’t > , < in thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitited to it. Attorney: Thomas S. Flickinger P61173 .-1 , SUMMIT LAW, PLLC I I c. 3.- k i * « s Z j - '& rw V r — t 4 ni fl J 2944 Fuller Avenue, Suite 205 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 < s ’J'. H • t . k _ • V 1 I I ’ (616) 600-6370 Trustee: C A. it I* * > Sharon Davis 5292 Swanwood Caledonia, Michigan 49316 - 9 •t 4* Sb I 1 9 k u PCJ’i’Hjflte** I' I 1 »"<W'r t■ -’t’ n TOWNSIDP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICIDGAN TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION tel—■ < mra i IS < n *1 V » ft ■> e 1>- fg V*J i:, J’. H3i rn nT- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4,2025,10:00 am Organizational Meeting TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICIDGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 180, which was adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a special meeting held on January 29,2025. Monday, March 10,2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial 50.05% 1.1123 0.9990 Industrial 40.11% 1.2466 Residential 44.16% 1.1322 44.95% Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after ■ J** shall be recorded at the Register of Deeds. SECTION II SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this ordinance are severable. Jim Slonebumer, Supervisor Prairieville Township I Kevin Harris. Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at JI n C'i-' fill '13501 1 X Ij ( 'di. » I •> ‘i « ’ It auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2726 11 5 •; I rr ■ If D b at o V I' ! ' odt- - ■' .'-fun 1’7 t I 1 • 00 p 3 Ahi#A T q J J •■L I fl 'L k I K i * I A •□Gniuio ‘ 1 *, J k. k V I n ’ 4 iJttOHM I >r «K iJ-. > X I « 50, £fi 'onfiir^^ , • I ''t •' I I t- 1 <k ‘ I ■' *3nro 'll ibbc 3 taiiuJ ffep- f Cf I 9 la L '. -1 lot I 'I '■ G i - : < 4 ' I I I u 1 ..•• A A I f fl k / > L k s 1 1 JI •s n 1 TF» ’ ‘r .r kl 4 u ti alT^ fe' •l f Bl '-kite t f 4 '4 e fl ' * 1 iV I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Rod Goebel, Clerk 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 T 6f--. .^^F^k****. SECTION 111. REPEAL/EFFECTIVE DATE. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take eight days after publication the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring ! » 12 'M I I L of this publication. rZa^. ‘’lU :4'^ I * PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date r 'A 1 b SECTION I REZONING PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 7. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Prairienlle Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by conditionally rezoning property comprising 2.01 acres on Merlau Avenue in Land Section 7 from “A, Agricultural District” zoning classification to “R-2 Single & Two Family Medium Density Residential District” zoning classification with conditions, which property is further described as 12705 Merlau Avenue tax parcel 12-007-006-50. A conditional zoning agreement containing the applicants offered conditions of rezoning ' i after adoption. completion of Board of Review. - r-* V 1 ' t I L. �>k *IP. * 4b A J SPORTS . S 4* f- < * \ I k v-S V F: F. i', I I if % , I I I I 1.. k*- k •\ \ < I* I ■» J Thursday, January 6, 2025 I - www.HastingsBanner.com < 9 1 r \ C'.-S. ?i Vikes shout their way to win at CAAC White Final ? I f f I 'b »k. UTic I: t- ■ V'< f r t I i t • 4 V,' '•> ' r! ; '1. • - M 5 . 'I* . 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'■'I > fl r ) I •-» t /« .i ll 2; ♦ 4 II "'■■n * f 335“ A* f I r id I: !’> , « I I 'no- T. o* k ■ r « I '> I rr ^-21a J I ifiiJ a -t’ 'f. r 'Ujg }*» T» 4 > r 'UliA ^9 11 - - 1. r. *t J 2^ . l’.* •' . li 4» 4 '.I I ^7 ........... efe*... •; o * : to see that and leam that has been a big learning curve, but we’re getting there. It can feel silly the first time or two a cheerleader is staring in the mirror in the weight room focusing so intently on what is going on with the muscles in their face. “They always tell us, it doesn’t look silly when you all are doing it. The sil­ lier you feel, the better you’re doing,” Carpenter said. Facials and energy helped the Lake­ wood varsity competitive cheer team take a victory at the Capital Area Activ­ ities Conference White Division Final Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Portland High School. The win last week wasn’t quite enough to get the Lakewood ladies another conference championship as Charlotte clinched the 2025 CAAC White title by beating out third-place Portland by a a few tenths of a point for second on the day. The Orioles won each of the first two conference jamborees and the run­ ner-up finish was enough to give them the championship Lakewood won Wednesday with an overall score of 749.74 ahead of Char­ lotte 731.02, Portland 730.28, Lansing Catholic 690.5, Fowlerville 664.88 and Eaton Rapids 573. “Our whole thing that whole week was we have to be bigger,” Carpenter said. “Like, we know we can hit the stuff, but we have to perform. The first two round weren’t perfectly how we hoped, but we did our job, and then in round three they just said ‘be big. You have to be big or go home. ’ “We went big, everything hit, we were exciting and it was enough to beat Char­ lotte finally. That’s good.” Lakewood trailed Charlotte by al- *V • 5* Extra weight room time has been a big part of the Vikings’ ramp up to the postseason in 2025. Racks and dumbbells and weight plates working out the glutes and triceps haven’t been the focus for the Vikings though. They’ve been up there to take advantage of the mirrors while working out the zygomaticus major and the mus­ cles in the face and body responsible for smiles, shouts and the like. “We have to be loud. We have to use facials. A lot of the struggle this year has been getting girls to use their voices and their faces. We know we can physically do the skills, but a lot of it is making it look cool to the audience, so using a lot of facial, using a lot of precision and big voices is huge,” Lakewood junior all­ state cheerleader Taylor Carpenter said. The Viking coaching staff has point­ ed out fixes throughout the season, but wanted the cheerleaders to really see the changes that needed to be made. “They say, we can tell you these things, but until you see what you’re doing wrong it is kind of hard to fix it, so I think it has been helpful just to see, to see yourself doing it, and I think that made a big change for us,” Carpenter said. The Vikings have done some of that in past seasons, and they’ve reached the MHSAA Division 3 Competitive Cheer Finals in each of the past three seasons, but it is taking a little more work this year with a young squad. “The previous teams I’ve been on were veteran teams. We had a lot of girls that kind of knew what was going on, Carpenter said. “For these new girls just t ■Qr t 4 *4* v y^rt. Brett Bremer Sports Editor T s » -• I I t -• • .mnufl J y • ‘-n 6m Cm l\•4 lai ► u •.M I I « L. N > a» I A f > a* I If; 11- k* * <zf I -.Jir V k ttj I .^3 ”1 I I f t 4^ f, e f |n<^ * M /■ r 7 f » *■»' * I J f y V rs I V -t |« r ( -•c^ , 4 The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its victory in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Final at Portland High School Wednesday. Jan. 29. The Vikings finish the season second in the conference’s overall standings behind Charlotte. Photo provided most seven points heading into round three, but outscored the Orioles 309.2 to 293.5 in that final round. Portland nearly bumped the Vikings into a tie with the Orioles for the top spot overall conference standings with a score of 300.3 points in round three. The Viking team put together scores of 230.5 in round one and 210.04 in round two. “Everybody just kind of did their job and all the pieces fell together finally,” Carpenter said. The Raiders had the top round one score of the competition at 230.7, but fell behind the Vikings and Orioles with a 199.28 tally in round two. Charlotte scored 226.3 points in round one to sit in third place at that point, but pulled into the lead with a 221.22 in round two. The Vikings and Orioles could meet again in the regional round of the MHSAA Division 3 state tournament. Lakewood would have to earn a top four finish at a fairly tough district, which also includes Portland, Feb. 15 at Alma to reach regionals this season. Lakewood has one final competition on the regular season slate at St. Johns Saturday, Feb. 8. 1 "Wh4k. 7*'; I * T I I I - -X* r sr.: V 4 5 H w f I. L--: ' T* * I fl ** w TK cheer finishes off trio of OK Gold victories «4B u I I 4 ifc. It f I 1s 4 .* ,j I. i I •t I I |.> 1^ ‘ 1 I ‘•t*! '^’1 ’A: I n-ib¥A.Mv 2 5^ r r MW «* z.’f Brett Bremer Sports Editor :! .J I 4 / • 4 f. I'. n c There wasn’t a fall. There wasn’t a wobble. There wasn’t a doubt. There was only an explosion ofjoy when the Trojans raced off the mat at the end of roundthree in the Thomapple Kellogg High School gymnasium in Middleville Jan. 23. The Trojans fired offa nearly flawless round three performance to earn a score of 312.9 in the round and an overall final score of 748.86 that bested runner-up Northview by more than 21 points at the second OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season. The Trojans won both of the confer­ ence jamborees this winter and finished off an outright conference championship when they won the OK Gold Conference Championship Meet at West Catholic H igh School Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Grand Rap­ ids. The two jamborees count for the half ofthe conference overall standings and the other half came from Wednesday’s finale. “It felt electric,” Thomapple Kellogg senior Lilly McKeown said of the round three performance on the home mats at ±e second conference jamboree. “When I look at coach and she is jump­ ing up and down, and being nine months pregnant that is not easy for her to do, it just feels good.” Trojan head coach Madelynn Lula was just as pleased as her senior back spot McKeown. “In that round, yes the performance was fantastic, it was confident, the little things we have been working on like timing ofmotions and stuff,” Lula said. “When it comes down to it, when you’re scoring over 300, to get from 300 to 312 is really hard. It’s the little tiny things. And it is that much harder when you’re competing with 15 instead of 16 because your maximum is so much lower. To go out there with 15 and score that high, that is just that much closer to perfect. The fact that we’re getting there already is so exciting. We’re able to make the round more, bigger and better and build off of it because we haver the confidence we can do it already. “I don’t think we’ve gone out there yet and hit that feeling when we came off the mat of like, ‘we did it.’ Up until now there has always been a stunt fall, ora mistake, or something where they came off and were like that could have been better coach. 1 know that could have been better. There is nothing like that feeling of running off and being like I gave it 150 percent, and I think they finally felt that feeling today. We hadn’t felt it yet.” The Trojans had 15 girls on the mat in round three, because the Trojan senior duo that was honored at the end of the competi­ tion is a bit of a MASH unit at the moment. 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Photo provided C-*,5 kl k f ?s •.y f. ‘ k'W «lk * kJ *1 ?• ■r V 4 4 \ I •M F r t' ■ I Hl w t r ! * ••l ) l> 11^ A « t * Mt.; I* .71^ 4 '1 T >•». •j: .T . > *rj‘. w s J ( •*1^^ •l X Thornapple Kellogg junior flyer Mia Hilton is held up high by her stunt group during round three of the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by TKHS Jan. 23. TK swept the three OK Gold Conference competitions this winter to claim the outright conference championship. Photo by Brett Bremer ( ♦ ♦ 1 in all three rounds. Fellow senior back spot Olivia Bouchard has spent time in a sling wi± an injured shoulder for the second season in a row, and is hoping to be able to be back healthy in time for districts. “It is really tough,” Bouchard said of being sidelinedjustgettingtowatchherteamcheerto a conference championship. “It is really tough. But I am just trying to keep the positive vibes up for my team, because I know I can do it. I show up to practice every day and I’m the number one hype woman. I make sure that they know ±at they’re needed and what they do is important. If they need ice, 1 get them ice. If they need water I get them water. Just be there for them, that’s all I can do.” “What ±ey have contributed makes me kind ofemotional to think about,” Lula said. “They’re my first group that I have coached all four years. I have ±at much more of an emotional attach­ ment to ±em, but they’re more lead by example kids The fact ±at they still go out ±ere and they want it for their team and they’re working hard and putting in the elTort just shows their leadership more than it is vocalized.” TK also tallied solid scores of226.6 in round one and 209.18 in round two last Thursday, finishing with the top score in each of the three rounds. “The parts that we drill in the other rounds are continuing to grow and blossom,” Lula said. “I think we just haven’t gotten that lightning bolt feeling yet, that sparkle feeling in the other two rounds and ±ey’re harder to do because the crowd doesn’t get as excited and doesn’t get as engaged. I think we’re just working on chasing that sparkle at this point. The technique is there. I think the kids, now that they’ve felt it in a different round 1 am hoping that then translates into the other two rounds.” Beyond the senior group, Lula said juniors Kaylee Clarke and Mia Hilton both really had a great performance. “Both of them stood out, both leader­ ship-wise and performance-wise, they both are kids that were the mold, the glue that held today’s performances together,” Lula said. Northview was second at the jamboree at TK with a score of 727.22 points ahead of West Catholic 701.12, Wayland 627.4 and Wyoming 540.2. At the conference championship meet at West Catholic Jan. 29, the TK ladies finished off the three-meet sweep of±e conference with a score of731.18 ahead ofWest Catholic 729.68, Northview 702.62, Wayland 641 and Wyoming 548.9. The TK ladies were tops in the first two rounds there wi± scores of224.5 and 213.78, then tallied a score of 292.9 in round three which included an eight-point deduction. West Catholic was in the second-place spot in round three and then capped its conference season on its home mat by flying to a score of 301.9 in round three which was the highest of the competition. TK shared the 2024 OK Gold Conference championship with Cedar Springs. �r/i I J ► < A 11 ( 1 11 ) 10 Thursday, January 6, 2025 11 THE HASTINGS BANNER Burpee and Nowak win titles for Lions at Big 8 finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor Exchange student FilipNowakandjunior Jackson Burpee won Big 8 Confer­ ence titles for the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team Saturday as Springport played host to the Big 8 Conference Championships. It is the first conference championship for both. Burpee stuck Quincy’s Lucas Dix­ on early in the third period of their 190-pound championship match to win the title. In the 144-pound championship match Nowak outscored Bronson’s Brycen Fincham 3-1. Fincham had pinned Nowak in the third period oftheir match-up in their teams’ conference earlier this season. Bronson still took the day’s team championship by beatingout Union City by 2.5 points 147-144.5 at the top of the standings. Springport was third with 108 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. 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If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 16, 2025 File No. 23-012495 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 points ahead of Reading 68, Quincy 66, Maple Valley 65.5, Stockbridge 16.5 and Concord 0. The Maple Valley team also had Joe Long place third and Jeremiah Penny, Roman Schilz and Robert Schilz each placed fourth. Burpee, the Lions’ lone state finalist a year ago, improved his season record to 27-6 with his two wins. He opened his day in the 190-pound weight class by pinning Stockbridge’s Klara Hays one minute into their semifinal match. Nowak scored a technical fall over Quincy’s Coy Wood in a quarterfinal bout and then beat out Union City’s Andrew Tundevold 4-1 inthel44-pound semifinals. Those three wins upped Nowak’s season record to 28-8. All three of Long’s matches in the 285-pound weight class ended with a pin. He closed out his day by sticking Reading’s Cayleb Wright in the match for third place earning his 20th victory of the season. Union City had more individual champions than anyone else at the tournament with Blayne Crance at 106 pounds, Kaden Russell at 120, Logan Mears at 138, Alex Boyer at 150 and Montana Connell ofUnion City winning championships. The winning team from Bronson got championships from Layne Knisley at 165 pounds, Mason Lindsey at 175 and Sam Tappenden at 285 pounds. The Maple Valley Lions were set to start the state postseason Wednesday, Feb. 5, with their MHSAA Division 4 Team District Tournament at Saranac. The Lions take on a Fulton team in one district semifinal contest beginning at 6 p.m. with Saranac and Carson City-Crys­ tal meeting in the district’s other semifi­ nal contest. The district final will follow at about 7:30 p.m. The Lions head to Bellevue Saturday, Feb. 8, for their MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament. Maple Valley closed the season of Big 8 Conference duals with contests against Quincy and Reading at Maple Valley High School last Wednesday. Quincy took a 40-27 win over the Lions, and Reading outscored the hosts 48-36. Tyrese Robinson, Burpee and Nowak had pins for the Lions in the dual with Quincy, Joe Long took a forfeit win and Roman Schilz outscored the Orioles’ Ryan Rose 10-3 in their 113-pound bout. In the dual with Reading, Long, Robert Schi Iz and Nowak had pins and the Lion team got forfeit victories from Jeremiah Penny, Burpee and Roman Schilz. Vikes double Portland’s points to clinch league title Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity wrestling team capped off an undefeated run to a Cap­ ital Area Activities Conference White Division championship by doubling up rival Portland 46-23 on the mat at Ma­ son High School during a CAAC Quad Wednesday, Jan. 29. The Vikings and Raiders will square off again Thursday, Feb. 6, in the MH­ SAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Central Montcalm High School at 5:30 p.m. Central Montcalm and Belding meet up in the district’s other semifinal match with the district final to follow. Lakewood wrestlers will also head to Montrose for their MHSAA Division 2 Individual District Tournament Satur­ day, Feb. 8. The Vikings and Raiders are familiar postseason foes, and have made battling for a district championship a yearly occurrence. The Vikings beat out the Raiders a year ago and went on to the state quarterfinals in Division 3. “The more you wrestle them, the harder it is to beat them,” Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said. “It is like a chess match. Where are they going to make moves for next week Wednesday and where are we going to make moves. “Not sure the score is going to be the same.” The Vikings won nine of the 14 bouts in their dual with the Raiders Wednes­ day. Oliver Johnson at 120 pounds, Vin­ cent Stamm at 126, Bryce Goodemoot at 144, Bryson Boucher and Owen Prowdley at 175 pounds all scored pins for the Vikings, and Joel Simon finished off the dual with a forfeit win in the 215-pound match. Prowdley’s pin, 1:54 into the 175-pound match against Chase Fullet, clinched the dual for the Vikings. Lakewood opened the night with Bryan Aguilera outscoring the Raiders’ NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for ^e following: Case Number SP-02-2025 - Cherish VanderVoord (Applicant); Craig & Cherish VanderVoord (Property Owner) Location: 7841 Marsh Rd, Plainwell Ml in Section 20 of Orangeville Township. Purpose; Request to operate a dog kennel per section 2343, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance, that will train rescue dogs to be service dogs. MEETING DATE: February 24,2025. LME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at ikeesler@barrvcountv.orq. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday • Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the Barrett Spitzley 12-6 in the 285-pound match. Harmer was happy to have Aguilera back in the line-up after a long absence. Portland led 9-3 after three bouts thanks to a major decision by Branlun Simon over the Vikings’ Dakota Harmer at 106 pounds and a 16-1 technical fall for Landon Lanz over the Vikings’ Ste­ phen Aldrich at 113 pounds. Johnson and Stamm got the Vikings rolling with back-to-back pins at 120 and 126 pounds. The roll slowed just a bit as Portland’s Issac Kramer tallied an 11-10 decision over Lakewood’s Kade Boucher in the 132-pound bout. Areversal and four near fall points for Kramer in the first period put Boucher in a hole, and then a late take down in the third period clinched the win for the Raider’s 132-pounder. Lydon Rodgers improved the Vikings 15-12 lead to 19-12 with a 13-2 major decision over George Burgoyne at 144 pounds, and then the Vikings’ Bryson Boucher followed with a pin of Griffin Opperman late in the third period oftheir 150-pound bout. Mason McGregor kept Portland alive with an 18-2 technical fall over Lake­ wood’s Gage LaRoche at 157 pounds, but then the back-to-back pins by Risk at 165 and Prowdley at 175 clinched the Vikings’ conference championship. Bradley Meyers managed to pin Lake­ wood’s Jacob Everett in the 190-pound match to score his team’s final points of the evening. Lakewood was 2-0 on the night also scoring a 44-28 win over Mason in a CAAC crossover. Coach Harmer was really pleased with the effort against the Bulldogs and the teamwork his team showed in getting a race win over the Mason squad. He said Simon came to him midway through the dual and encouraged the Viking head coach to throw his best at the Bulldogs. Coach Harmer has used the crossover matches at the CAAC quads oftentimes to build program depth. The Viking head coach sent his cap­ tain, Simon, offto be the one to announce to teammates that it would be the plan to put the regular top starters on the mat to push for a win, and coach Harmer liked the attitude of his guys all around both ones who would unexpectedly be taking the mat and those who wouldn’t. The dual with Portland ended with the Viking senior state medalist Simon getting an arm raised for a forfeit win. 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Delton Kellogg’s Gauge Stampfler was the runner-up at 138 pounds and teammates Evan Stampfler at 120 pounds and Alec Sinklerat 132 pounds both placed third. Swift ran his record to 31 -5 on the season by pinning Climax-Scotts/ Martin’s Cooper Dinse in the semi­ finals of the 285-pound weight class and then he took the flight cham­ pionship when Ayden Oisten from Allegan defaulted due to injury. Ferris had a little more work to do to get his 190-pound champion­ ship for the Panthers. He beat out Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Malcolm Smith 6-2 in their championship round match. Ferris pinned School­ craft’s Hayden Crouch in the quarter­ final round and then took a medical forfeit in his semifinal bout with Gobles’ Brody Marshall. Ferris is now 25-9 on the season Gauge Stampfler pushed his se­ nior season record to 32-4 with his run to second at 138 pounds. He scored a technical fail over School­ craft’s Nyko Winebaugh and then outscored Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Jayce Ritchie 7-1 in the semifinals. In the championship match at 138 pounds, Constantine’s Bear Geibe scored a 5-4 win over Stampfler. Constantine was third on the day with a score of 183.5 ahead of Delton Kellogg 112, Coloma 88.5, South Haven 87.5, Gobles 73.5, School­ craft 32, Watervliet 25.5 and Lawton 24 in the top ten. Evan Stampfler was bested by Cli­ max-Scotts/Martin’s Logan Gilbert in the semifinal round at 120 pounds, but eventually rallied to score an 11-3 major decision over Allegan’s Cooper Prentice in the match for third place. Sinkler also reached the semifinals at 13 2 pounds where he was downed 10-7 by Constantine’s Preston Like and then eventually pinned School­ craft’s Lucas Noora in the match for third. Lane Steele, Austyn Lipscomb, Mendon Phillips, Isaac Ferris and David Menck all also won matches for the Delton Kellogg team on the day. Climax-Scotts/Martin had 12 top four medalists on its way to the victory. Gilbert at 120, Cole Reitz at 132 and Haylen Buell all placed first for the CSM team. Allegan had 11 medalists and a tournament high four champs. Jacob Collier won the II 3-pound weight class, Landon Fance-Coulson won at 150, Ryan Sparks took 165 and Rysten Williams won at 175 for the Tigers. The Panthers were set to head to Martin Wednesday, Feb. 5, for their MHSAA Division 4 Team District Tournament. They were going to face Bloomingdale in one district semifinal while Climax-Scotts/Mar­ tin was set to face Gobles in the other. The teams from the district will all be a part of the MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament at Lawton Saturday, Feb. 8. •4 I (01-16)(02-06) k Xi RiNii ... 1 1 nnoF gi Hi, B 1 • « » with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, www.HastingsBanner.com f I 1 41.. »Ik « K * �'ll V lb 1 t I I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com !:; ’I « t X t * f Thursday, January 6, 2025 Matteson hits nine threes as DK gets Winterfest win 1 .S’* 5 I f pleased with the effort, and that quarter turned out to be a big one for us we needed those extra points going forward because Climax kept on fighting and playing tuff throughout the rest of the game.” Tucker Tack, Carter Brickley and Tris­ ton McNutt up from the played some good minutes for the Panthers. Matteson noted that he was excited to see his cousin, Tack, get his first varsity points Friday in the win over Gobles. Matteson had three more threes Monday and finished with 19 points. Tyler How­ land got hot and finished with a team-high 24 points in the win. Hill had 13 points. Delton Kellogg goes on the road int eh SAC Central to face Saugatuck Friday, Feb. 7. Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I Ci> •• f I 1 I 5! 11 J I i G •* I* I • * J • i '[] ’n I t 9 ■3, M t J t Vu >1 .J I 1 I ’ > I 4 U '•t r ’ JI I G •I.', 4 n. 'll ■'i J - n 4 i I I - I I I > .f V. * •4 I> 'i- t I I I . 1 A t a • 1 * « ..4 ’'■■K > I I ? 4- •» 1 G } f ) 1 I » ’’’ i Zi 1 ■. 1 t t I. 1 V 1 f1 I *i T- I', i A I ’ 'E*. •I(K t 5 i J I 'J • 1 S', I .1 kJ I r I 1 X »I i 4« •'1 s I c ■ 4k> f. r i 't k 3' I t • I I t’., h J 1 ‘ i. S V .4 I A I { Y. i 1 ’r I !•/ l> «1 T ri ■’i;: t r i I ’ ! '•* - ! I r K ‘■‘i' 1 It '4 J l{< •' 1 i 4 - I » I I ijj s I r 1 i:.. V J t •« ' <’, 4 r i-! - s I •t--. ■ n lU: 'b I*;- I I J V< i, Hsilt ' t'f'JMJi fl < I I. 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'J " Cf/ 4fc-» ► I i I, 4 »I - ,1 -< to;?} 4 ( i I *I 4 .w I I t/ I r c 'Of- ■ J u J t W: 1 •*’<1 As calmly as he could Gobles head coach John Curtis shouted out slowly to give his team a reminder as it came back down to the defensive end late in the first half Friday at Delton Kellogg. 2, 5 has made six threes. 2. 5.” Before the end, Delton Kellogg’s num­ ber 25, junior Grady Matteson, hit threes number seven, eight and nine as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 56-33 win over the visiting Ti­ gers in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play. The Tigers beat the Panthers by 11 the first time the two teams met back in December and were tied atop the SAC Central standings with Galesburg-Augus­ ta coming into the Winterfest ballgame at DKHS. Matteson said he felt good from his first shot of the night, even after a warm-up where he wasn’t really feeling it. “I came out, and I think 1 went 4-for-4 to start and then I bought, yeah it’s going to be a good night,” Matteson said. “We had really good ball movement,” he added. “We did a good job, we work on it a lot, getting it inside to our big man and then kicking it back out so we can get open threes. We had movement along the baseline, just kind of making them switch their screens and just causing a little bit of confusion. That was really how I got most of my shots, coming off screens or just some defensive miscom­ munication.” Matteson hit four of his nine threes in the first quarter as Delton shot out to a 20-13 lead in the first eight minutes and then extended that to 33-18 at the half. He finished the night 9-of-l 1, as best he could remember, behind the arc and had 33 points total. “We kind ofdid what I have wanted to do all season long,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said, “get the lead and just maintain it and build on it. That is by far our best complete game all season long. 1 can’t say enough about the man ofthe hour -Grady Matteson. “Holy cow, nine threes.” That’s good to see. He works hard at it,” Howland added. Senior guard/Winterfest duke Grant iVfcArthur and junior guard Keegan Hill I J n Mi t in: 4 ' * < 1'^ < V eA IT I r *» < t» i t f /$ 4 - Delton Kellogg sophomore Grady Matteson (left) and junior Tyler Howland (right) share a laugh on the bench near the end Of the Panthers’ Winterfest win over visiting Gobles Friday in Delton. Matteson hit nine three-pointers and finished with a game-high 33 points. Photo by Brett Bremer 4 • /? s had eight points apiece for the Panthers. They scored most of their points on tran­ sition lay-ups, and Hill was especially bothersome to the Gobles’ guards at ±e top of the Panders’ zone defense. “Our defense has gotten 1,000 percent better,” coach Howland said. “That is what won it. Keegan Hill, his defense has gotten so much better, and on both ends of ±e court to be honest with you. Keegan’s D is amazing. That kid, he is frustrating a lot of guards right now and that is what we need.” Gobles was led by 14 points from junior Aiden Beam. “We talked about it. This is the number one team in our division,” coach Howland said. “We feel like we should be up there, but we just let games slip away from us, the last three games before this we lost in over­ time against Maple Valley, We never should have done that. We had that lead disappear. K-Christian, we had a nice big lead on them too and we let ±at slip away on us. Tonight we had that lead and there was this talk, all 44 right let’s not let this slip away.” Delton Kellogg evens its overall record at 7-7 with the win and improves to 4-3 in the SAC Central, one game behind the 5-2 Tigers and two behind the now 6-1 Galesburg-Augusta Rams. “The last time I played this team, I had five points. 1 was really looking forward to playing them and I know everyone else was too,” Matteson added. “Getting beat and then getting a chance to play them again is what you want.” The Panthers have already upped their record to 9-7. They took a 62-49 non-conference win over visiting Climax-Scotts on Monday night and then beat visiting Calhoun Christian 68-35 Tuesday. The Panthers dealt with some illness and injury Monday, but pulled out the win against Climax-Scotts after a slow start. “After the first we concentrated on our defense going into the second quarter and were able to regain the led outscoring climax 21 -3,” coach Howland said. “I was J '4 Delton Kellogg junior Keegan Hills (right) and senior Grant McArthur (back) team up to harass Gobles guard Carter Crippin during their SAC Central bailgame at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer 11 <r« J V' * <. Ita 1 I 1 I MTO *1 r nrw r I ( - jn 9"- I r k 1 . I 1 *8; m -• I 4 > % 4 1 i<R > n ? .1.4 • ‘ ij L I 1 I J • ’S I 1 ( • I f'f' . JI I I Ip . ( *• -- 4 ' I . J L.i- J I I < I ! ' I 1 I I t w . wj J n > "'■I I ,t * ♦ I L.' j: 'J J I ■ h*' < * <n? t ^3 * I ..X f * <t * I 'j.lT I •«' I i. I . I r rS-’•' I J* r * .1 -* »• 4‘ A* ’ I ;’ J I I 'f*. 1 A-* < r • « < i f t I ♦ f I ■ t - 46to^* I ‘' 1 J J J 9 T I I I Xi - 4«.4j J.? ' JW ‘ u ' I 1 - / • p * * ;J •• 4 I ■ TIOJ ’ 9^ * « *< 4*' e. J:* I J U:1t ' ‘ I®* I 1 ’ .1! 5»1'' (» J I •j * tH 4 jT*'" 'l J I ( tf* , i£' r ib F* ,111? I 4 fil J I J 1 . a I. I I ! ' I .A I I I i I ■* J I ► t t jfrrn^'* « c, •>« i -ili J •rP* * « r I < > t 4 I ) z' The goal this season was growth. That’s what Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge told his girls following a tough 74-45 loss to visiting Gobles in a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Divi sion bailgame on Winterfest night at DKHS Friday. The Panthers were much better in the second half rebounding and closing out on shooters in the second half against the Tigers and carried that momentum into Tuesday night with Calhoun Christian. The DK girls won for the second time in four games by outscoring Calhoun Christian 36-34 Tuesday. Calhoun Christian took a I3-point win when the two teams met in Battle Creek last month, and the Cougars led throughout Tuesday’s bailgame too until the very end. Addie Stampfler banked in a runner at the end to clinch the victory for the Panthers and finished with a teamhigh 17 points. The Panthers were able to put a 10-0 run together in the fourth quarter to steal the victory. “Just like they have done all year, they had every reason to quit, and they did the opposite,” Lillibridge said of his girls. t i' I '4 'i*’ *»X Panthers avenge earlier loss against Cougars Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ji 1 J -a ■3. • 'id! ?•»?*t A*' 9E . i- .;.- ■ k' 4 •>; : 1 5 A* A * .* MM "^>5 r * X* ••V L , «» < 13 < I* T*' f <* * Am •4*5’ i -J . 1 r . I « f 4 < *• J V - r 1 ^7' ,^,■1 >- T" I I rm^ Delton Kellogg junior Addie Stampfler puts a jump shot over Gobles' Elianna ^Nood during their SAC Central bailgame at Delton Kellogg High School Friday night. Photo by Brett Bremer I t V .. I ( ! J iA' With one out injured, the DK team just had four regular varsity players available and three of them had four * fouls much of the second half. “They played smart, worked hard for good shots, and even with shooting 4-of-20 from the free throw line they found a way,” Lillibridge said. “This team is unbelievably resilient, and I can’t say enough good things about what they have done this year,” he added. Josie Williams added ten points for , the Panthers and sophomore Mallory Momenee tallied her first varsity points for DK. DK is now 3-12 following the vic­ tory and set to return to SAC Central action Friday at Saugatuck. In the conference loss to Gobles last week, DK got 20 points from Stampfler and ten from Williams. Izzie Wendland buried three threes and finished with 11 points. 4 * zr* 4 1 ..r •/ f *» 4 I I ‘ X >* I t k'S . i .r I . 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We saw it in Parchment the other night and then again tonight. We had those closeouts with hands down.” The Panthers cleaned up much of that in the second half and outscored the Tigers 26-24 over the final two quarters. During that second half run, coach Lillibridge was happy to see his girls communicating and working together to try and solve the Tigers’ revolving defenses. Gobles’ Kylee Killeen finished with a game-high 27 points and Ellie Wood had 22. Daisy Jackson chipped in 18 points for the Tigers. IIT i i f NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded^'by th0 foreclosing mortgagee. In that eVenC’’ your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. 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I I CM C 1i 1 > �I J / 12 I / 14 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I 1 **’’,i*4 /irbi || Fr 71 I .tr ■ Big Baker win clinches Saxons’ 6-0 start in 1-8 % Brett Bremer Sports Editor I Sf It is a mix of young and old for the Saxon varsity boys'bowlingteam this winter that has Hastings pushing for an interstale-8 Athletic Conference championship. rhe Saxons improved to 6-0 in confer­ ence duals with a 22-8 victoiy over the Marshall varsity boys' bowling team at Hastings Bowl Tuesday aftenioon. The RedHawks came into the dual in second place in the conference standings, and it is the second time the Saxons have come out on top against them this season. They're coining together as a team really and starting to bond," Hastings varsity boys' coach Verne Robins said. "We have two freshmen on the team that are starting to pull it out, we had two of them bowling tonight - Andrew Barton and Dakota Cole are both freshmen. They have really picked it up. Right now, we're struggling a little bit. We've had some illness come through the team, but we’ve held it. We had a senior out tonight, Deagan Wilkins, not feeling well, but we've got Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pen­ nington and they’re both seniors. They’re holding their own and we’ve got those two young freshmen it is really coming together nicely as a team. They're getting more in­ volved, getting more fired up and making each other better and pushing riglit now." Lipsey and Pennington were both state singles qualifiers as juniors last winter. Pushing for a conference title has made this season a little bit different though. "It's a little nerve-wracking," Penning­ ton said. "You’ve got to perform forthat." He said his cure for that is just a good, deep breath in the first frame of a dual. .*w zs .IP A-,* _.. T .UR* Saxon freshman Andrew Barton fires a two-handed shot down the lane during his team’s Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win over visiting Marshall at Hastings Bowl Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer 9 I 1 I > t i JU X 9 « I f sr* * .•1 I. u 4 I J I A s r . 4 i s* •l J •l 3 i*r V ’ 4 •.s • 1 f I I J’” < J i 1 t 4. 4 i* I = 4 r i' J lU V i I s< V 4 r :s: I ‘’ll*’ w. > •1^. r X > 1 wr X The Saxons’ Miles Lipsey unleashes a shot during his team's win over Marshall Tuesday at Hastings Bowl. Photo by Brett Bremer The Saxons' Megan Ramey shoots her ball down the alley during her team's Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dual with Marshall at Hastings Bowl Tuesday, Photo by Brett Bremer Hastings' Jen Stoline fires off a shot during her team's 1-8 contest with visiting Marshall Tuesday afternoon at Hastings Bowl Photo by Brett Bremer "Then 1 get over it.” Pennington and Brody Mix won two points apiece in the individual games for the Saxons Tuesday. Mix, Barton and Lipsey each rolled a 200 in the first regular game for the Saxons to pick up points for the team and Pennington earned one with a 173. Pennington and Mix were the only two Saxons to pick up a point in the second regular game, Mix with a 169 and Pennington with a 224, Pennington said he feels better with the mental part of his game this year than he has in the past, something that really started to improve for him midway through his junior season. lasically, not getting down on yourself for missing something as much as 1 was a while ago. There was a lot more competition on the team freshman, soph­ omore and junior year. Once you get over that, you still have to care about it, but it is easier to come back from those misses," Pennington said. On Tuesday, Pennington said he felt especially strong in the middle of that second regular game as he worked to get over the 200 mark and was really pleased to close out that first Baker win for the Saxons by starting the tenth frame with a couple of strikes, Marshall's Easton Collier was the only guy to better Pennington's 224 on the day with a 238 in the second game that earned a point for his team. Hastings had a 12-8 lead following the two regular games and went into the two Baker games knowing they needed to win just one of them. They took care of that right away with a team total of 209 in that first Baker game that far exceeded Marshall’s 127. “We had to have that Baker to win,” Robins said. “That is one of our better Bakers this year for sure. We have strug­ gled a little bit with Bakers, but usually we don't make it to Bakers. Usually we beat them in the first two. We beat them in individuals and this time we didn’t beat them in individuals.” The Saxon boys finished oft'the dual with a 171 -129 win in the second Baker game. While the Saxons were up four on the scoreboard as a team heading into the Bakers, they had only outscored the Mar­ shall boys by five total pins across the two regular games. The Saxons took the first one 932-849 and the the RedHawks took the second 932-854. Hastings still has duals ahead with Cold­ water, Northwest and two with Pennfield. The Saxons will be home for the next two against Coldwater Feb. 11 and Pennfield Feb. 12. The 1-8 Singles Championship is set for Feb. 15 at M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek, and then the Saxons will follow that up by hostingNorthwestFeb. 17andgoingbackto M-66 for a final dual with Pennfield Feb. 18. The Marshall girls clinched a win over their Hastings counterparts in the two regular games by taking eight of the ten in­ dividual points and winning the two games by the scores of 857-710 and 754-638. “The girls are getting better,” Saxon girls’ coach Deanna Rhodes said. “It’s just, they have better practices than they do matches.” Megan Ramey, returning from an ill­ ness, won two points for the Hastings team with games of 157 and 118. Heaven Simmet had the top two individual scores of the day for the Saxon girls with a 167 and a 158, just ofTher average. Jen Stoline had a top score of 149, Kaylin Shild was in the 130s a couple times and Kass Harton had a top score of 117 in her two games for Hastings. The Hastings girls closed out their af­ ternoon by winning the tvyo Bakej games by scores of 189-133 and 173-172. The Hastings girls are now 1-5 in the lnterstate-8 this season. I ■ ■ • wC ■ S a ’**^'*’’ ' ■ - }f7’ I' I I i I t /r tf’’ J'. 11 I » , ' I I 'O P W-i > ♦ Jl ri’ 4 I I f ■ . 'i •A 1 I ,''r J '' ft. 1 ; r I I rtf 1 II r. fl- I t I I • » r> ■ » d I » r ( I I J r t i F" f f k k / t I i 4 The Unity Christian girls kept their hold on the OK Gold Conference lead with a 17-13 win over the Thomapple Kel­ logg varsity girls’ bowling team at Hastings Bowl Monday afternoon. The Unity Christian girls improved to 11-1 in OK Gold Conference duals with the win, but the Thomapple Kellogg girls made them work for their points. The Trojan teams are in a bit of a growth period at the moment without a single senior on the roster, A handful of returnees are leading the way for the TK girls ’ and boys ’ teams while some youngsters new to the sport work on honing their skills and gaining experience here and there. “Things have been going pretty' good,"ThomappIe Kei logg head coach Cheryl Cooper said. “We have a lot of new kids out this year. I think I have five new boys and four new girls, so that is really good. 1 love that we have that interest coming back again for it. The kids are improving. We have a lot of first time bowlers coming out. Some of the kids tliat have come back from last year are getting a lot better. They put in some practice time over the summer and you can see that." She said a number of her varsity bowlers, and some com­ petitors from area schools got together forayouth/adult league at Hastings Bowl in the fail, which took a pause during the high school season and will start back up again in the spring. The group of returning girls leading the way for the Trojan team includes Jenna Robinett, Casey Phillips, Aubrie Hooten and Kenzie Hoogterp. Coach Cooper said Phillips had a good start to the afternoon Monday in the Baker games, lost her mark a bit in the first individual game but then recalibrated to throw a really good second game. The Trojan team won both Baker games on the day with scores of 163 and 134 beating out the Crusaders’ 86 and III. Hoogterp and Robinett were pretty consistent Monday, and Robinett stood out with a couple of games in the 160s, a 167 and a 163. She earned a team point with the 163 in the ns'sSpravfo. MICHAEL KEWEY PLUMBING 1 X t free Licensed Master Plumber I Licensed Journeyman Plumber Estima'®®. Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 i I If t New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. BRADFORD WHITE WATER HEATERS Same Day Installation was the second game over 200 for Wiest in recent weeks. The Crusader boys won both baker games and the hvo regular games those 20 points. The TK boys are now 1-11 in conference duals. They were bested in a close one with Wyoming Tuesday 16-14. TK had the early lead thanks to taking the overall total in the Baker games. 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That first regular ganie game bumped the TK IK lead to 13-4, but out the Wolves rallied to outscore TK 10-1 in the second regular game and take the overall total in those two games for two more points tliat pushed them to the victoiy. Sholty scored tlie TK team’s lone individual point in that second regular game with a 112, but tlie TK boys actually rolled better in that second game. They won the first regular game 634-606 and then were outscored 701 -635 in the second. Buter won a point in that opener with his 128 and then rolled a 149 that didn’t score for his team in tlie second game. Tliat was because Wyoming’s Carmelo Berry rolled a 103 in the opening game and then surged to a 166 in tlie second game which was the top individual score of the day. Despite the TK girls' being around .500 and the boys having just one conference win so far, coach Cooper said, "they have a pretty positive attitude. [Coach] Ray [Guild] and I pretty much we're always telling them as long as you're improving yourself and getting better that is what you have to look at. Sure sometimes when tliey have a bad game tliey struggle a little, but overall their attitudes are pretty good.” The Trojans close out tlie OK Gold Conference duals playing host to Wayland Feb. 10 at Hastings Bowl and then heading to Nortlifield Lanes to take on Northview Feb. 12. The OK Gold Conference Championship Meet is set for Feb. < «} r>.f ’ •a. I , } I I B. I 3 * t • -T^U I) ’ i I 1 jr ’’I i ' <*< T v ! 1 ' » U. I J L*T 'IV u F- *1.H , X. I Sr T fl . * Bff t- J I* I i-^ ..L i i I - .n. •‘7 « f. I Ulr 4a % 1 > n h r C I. XX3Q:ii •'U hsUoii id r .‘J jd* mJ ‘i I I t S. \ I K A, S-- ♦ > I« L r■ "■iJ I ( I 1 J i..j. Oc L I . *?« O’ ’"3'. 1 ■v* 1 it •h )' 0 fI r f• WJ h I k ■ . ii h I ) a, i 0 rt Iw i ‘X ■s •1* ’k # 1' I b. t ’ * > J ♦ ♦ ♦ I I t k d 6 J ). i * -341, ■ 1 ‘I % i, ’ li, ’ ru 4 Hu ^- 5 ■f IFV >1 ’b II. I »• ’.U.' ' /■>( I i.. ' W 1 14 at Spectrum Lanes. Buter had a strong day at Spectrum lanes Sunday as tlie TK boys participated in a regional tune-up where they each got to roll six games. He averaged 165 for the day. The TK girls gel their tiini at a regional lune-up this Sunday, Feb. 9. OU- 4 "U 'Q- ' I I I '1 * *V’«> r ei t > u hl... I 1 ' J . 1 1. 9 •hl 4‘ I , I-.-- t r. ‘1 Vgai r -A 9 I I »'nt) M tr "^1 x’ • , i r ri r I i.' a * '■ ( ( .1 ■'! * I ♦ ♦ t I >I Young TK bowling teams staying positive, improving * , 7 o’ ' * ' Sports Editor i ;4.' rr second individual game. TK also got team points from a 131 by Hoogteip in game two and a 115 from Hooten in game one. Phillips didn’t pick up a team point but had solid games of 118 and 147. The Crusaders outscored tlie TK ladies 727-634 and 655632 in tlie two regular games. Unity was powered by Jaydan Blouw’s two games of 191 and 133 and Emily Dertien’s 146 and 148 gamestliat wontheirteam fourofthe individual game points. Emery Burdick had a 128 and a 139 to win two points for the Crusader team too. The TK girls are now 6-6 in conference duals this season after outscoring Wyoming 28-2 in another conference match at Hastings Bowl Tuesday afternoon. Robinett had a big day Tuesday with individual games of 179 and 153 to pick up two team points. Kayla Chapin-Dyer and Addison Peteraen won two team points each too, and Hoogterp and Hooten won one team point apiece. Hoogterp rolled a 147 and a 115 and Hooten had a top game of 113. The TK ladies took the two Baker games with scores of 176 and 112 against the Wolves. The Unity Christian boys took a 26.5 to 3.5 win over the TK boys Monday, improving to 8-4 in tlie conference. TK got individual points from Travis Sholty with a 171 in the second regular game, Colten Wiest with a 202 in ±e second regular game and Myles Chambers with a 125 in the first regular game. Sholty also split a point in the first regular game thanks to a 123 that matched his Crusader foe. Tliat 1 -i M '' W,.-’*■ Brett Bremer J ws r'- I J ■? �A 1R» X. W ’4 L >■ ' I I *■ 't; i i-inni me ; 4 iBiQf ® t J i I i V.. V Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings senior Jett Barnum scored the game’s first six points, finished with a game-high 24 points even with a rough night at the free throw line, and the Saxons have their first winning streak of the season. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team led from start to finish in what was a 53-41 win over non-conference rival Lakewood Tuesday at Hastings High School. Against the Vikings’ zone defense, the Saxon coaching staff put together a straight forward plan. “We got him the ball on the block. It is as simple as that. Let him go to work,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said. “Today, that was the game plan. It was to get Jett the ball in the block and have him do work down there and see where it took us, and play from the inside out,” Webb added. With time on the block to share with teammates Eli Randall and Dan Jensen and the differing strategies from oppos­ ing defenses, things aren’t always that simple, but it certainly worked well Tuesday. The win moves the Saxons to 3-11 overall this season. They beat Ottawa Hills at the Loy Norrix Love and Basket­ ball Showcase Saturday in Kalamazoo on the heels of a tough 63-37 loss to Harper Creek in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference action in Hastings last Friday. Porter Shaw hit three three-pointers and finished with nine points for Hastings Tuesday. Jack Webb had eight points and Jensen contributed six. Lakewood was led by 11 points from senior guard Seth Willette. Freshman center Bryer Poll added nine points and sophomore center Jameson Tichvon had nine. 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Definitely rotations, you just have to move on the flight of the ball and be locked in on the rotations.” The Saxons didn’t let the Vikings get anything going around the three-point line with their 1-3-1 defense, despite the Vikings knowing what was in store for them and spending time Monday prep­ ping for the Saxon set-up. “Coach [Jason] Copelin, he was grind­ ing yesterday in practice for not allowing threes for today making sure we were run­ ning them off the line or we were reading eyes and reading shoulders and making sure we’re getting out there before they get the ball,” coach Webb said. “We weren’t disciplined. They came with a plan,” Lakewood head coach Ja­ son Solgat said. “[Coach Webb] told me after the game, he came with plan: get it to 24 and 24 did what he needed to do. T. I < I X ( 1 ** I Turnovers, 22, if not more. That is what we got from someone touching a button, and we’ll miss a few of those, so I would say upwards of 25, and you’re not going to win a game with 25 turnovers and if you do it still wasn’t good. “Give it to them, they shot the ball pretty well from all over the court and it was more than one guy who was shooting. We have to figure out how to turn this car around.” Hastings goes on the road in the 1-8 to take on Marshall Friday, Feb. 7. The Vikings have a tough one on the road in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division against Portland. The Raiders are currently 14-1 overall and tied atop of the conference at 8-1 with Lansing Sexton. Lakewood falls to 4-12 with the loss to the Saxons. wanted to attack and not hold the ball and float the ball,” Lakewood assistant coach Chad Pleiness said. "You have to be quick and have decisive movements and get to the open areas, and we just didn’t execute that. 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J '■ '/// I b .•i J J. .A. 9 v»* I I 1 J f \S 7' ii •4^ I IH J » .V^' k'xLr 'J f: lb I. J t A I 5 £■:? (i*: ■ 1 1 % f ' ■' Q I Hastings senior Jett Barnum drives around Lakewood's Jameson Tichvon as his Viking teammates Seth Willette (left) and Troy Acker (back right) look on during their Tuesday night bailgame at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer I* X.. 1 * r & 3 I ‘M*r i 0 MB ’ I t,. I r n* V 33 2/* * z !? 9 • ■ / rI « J » - I. w» Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings made the adj ustments they needed to and turned a a three-point half­ time lead into a 16-point victory against visiting Hastings in a non-conference bailgame at Lakewood High School Tuesday. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 5-8 overall this season and made it three wins in their past four tries by outscoring the Saxons 42-26. 11 Hastings led 7-5 at the end of one quarter and had a 13-8 lead in the second before the Vikings turned things around to lead 17-14 at the half. “We struggled in the first half to see the gaps and open players in their defense,” Lakewood head coach Luke Farrell said. “ We talked at halftime about how they Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt (24) were covering us in their zone defense ■ elevates in the paint between Harper and where we needed to get the ball. The Creek’s Taegen Anderson (24) and girls executed well and played a tough Remi Zirkel (30) during their 1-8 third quarter. We also worked to push the ballgame at Hastings High School ball up the court in working to get more Friday Photo by Perry Hardin fast break points.” Liz Markwart had 15 points to lead ' the Vikings and coach Farrell noted her continued tough play for the squad. Ana Grant had ten points and Avery Farrell V ■ chipped in seven for the Vikings. Rachael Hewitt led all scorers with 19 points for Hastings, but the Saxons con­ tinue to try and add scoring threats around her. Kali Koning added three points. Hastings head coach Ben Wilson was A<. pleased to see his girls fight back to within eight points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough. The Saxons go on the road Friday in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference to face Marshall. Hastings falls to 4-10 overall with the loss. Lakewood has a tough Capital Area Activities Conference White Division match-up on the road Friday. Last Friday in the Interstate-8, the Hast­ ings girls were bested 45-36 at against visiting Harper Creek. The Saxons’ Maddie Peake( 33) The ballgame Tuesday was the third slashes to the rim over Harper Creek in five days for the Vikings who bested junior Kennedy Halverson (22) Friday Lansing Everett 49-6 Monday evening night at Hastings High School. Photo after a 45-34 loss at Eaton Rapids in the by Perry Hardin CAAC White last Friday. I I p III III . The Saxons Dan Jensen keeps a watch on Lakewood guard Ethan Matthews at the top of the Saxons’ 1-3-1 zone defense during Tuesday night’s bailgame at Hastings High School Photo by Brett Bremer « in --- •— * *» Lakewood pulls away from Saxons in second half I b < was Willette who did a good job of pen­ etrating and either getting to the rim or dishing off the basketball. He also had some strong moments working into the high post for the Viking offense - a spot on the court the Viking coaching staff was hoping to take advantage of an opening in the Hastings defense. “He didn’t care who he was facing. He was going at the rim, and that was the first thing I said going into the locker room, ‘hey, thanks for you bringing effort,” Sol­ gat said. “I need ten other guys bringing the kind of effort this guy is bringing right now. Seth didn’t start at the beginning of the season. He wasn’t really in the gym a lot with us in the preseason. Football is his focus ... It is nice to see towards the second half or a quarter of the way through the season that he is all in. He just wants to be competitive. He wants to go down swinging. He’ll be Rocky in the fight and he doesn’t care, and every coach wants that kid. You want ten of them.” Along with his competitiveness, coach Solgat also likes the leadership Willette has been beginning to show. k s '•.^’XV 13 Simple plan works for Saxons against Vikings T 1* Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER v^ww.HastingsBanner.com k * T» ? t I 1 f I 1 �*1 14 Thursday, January 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com All-time winningest Saxon helps team to 1-8 title Brett Bremer Sports Editor moaiBnnDatBnrtioM^ ^it84 I .f •T-t i I ’ ■.iiVva ** • —"j » I«• s»r' 7 it Ihr'Ji The Saxons are back in the top po­ sition. Hastings closed out the 2024-25 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference var­ sity wrestling season by beating the defending conference champions from Jackson Northwest 52-24 in a dual under the spotlight at Hastings High School Wednesday and then rol ling to a 3 5-point win over runner-up Harper Creek at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Saturday at Northwest High School. The Saxons were 6-0 in conference duals this season and put 12 wrestlers in the finals at the conference tour­ nament Saturday with Hunter Sutfin, Troy Hokanson, Tate Warner and Isaac Friddle all winning individual confer­ ence titles. For Hokanson, it is his fourth year earning first team all-conference in the Interstate-8. Friddle joined his head coach Jason Slaughter, a 2015 Hastings High School graduate, and 2010 grad Gage Pederson on top of the Saxons’ all-time wins list with his pin of Jaeden Brewer early in the second period of their. The trio were tied with 177 wins until Friddle moved to the front Saturday. “He gets better all the time,” coach Slaughter said of Friddle after he tied the record Wednesday. “We saw tonight a little bit, he mixed it up a little bit. You saw a couple double leg take downs there. He definitely has more, not that he always uses it.” “He is one who does his thing. He finds a way to win every time,” Slaugh­ ter said with a smile. “He is a Hastings wrestler, that’s for sure, using his throws and stuff.” This senior class, including Friddle, Hokanson, Warner and others, was the freshman class during Slaughter’s first season leading the program. And the Sax­ ons celebrated all theirs seniors before the dual with Northwest Wednesday. Friddle, a three-time state medalist, now has a Saxon record 180 victories thanks to a pair of pins and then a 9-6 win over Coldwater’s Raul Cecilio in • 3 I In r « •iM *•* i?-i 1 JBMI Ji SB 1 -•I I f 1 11"- I r 1 • .• 5*1 > r 4 I 9 I I b I « C4 4 «ir l’ 1 ♦ 4 I A /■ > • I * r I •• * f. .• =i +: I Is r"' 1 .i Ji - ifi 5 The Saxons’ Hunter Sutfin works to put Harper Creek’s Cohen Renner on his shoulders during the first period of their 106-pound championship match at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Saturday at Northwest High School in Jackson. Photo by Dan Goggins the 215-pound championship match at the 1-8 Championship. Friddle is now 41-3 this season Hastings had runner-up finishes from Reyd Zoerman (120 pounds), Jax Balderson (126), Isaac Lilley (138), Aden Armstrong (144), Liam Renner (150), Jace Acker (157), Kyle Echtinaw (165) and Matthew Shults (175) Satur­ day at Northwest and a third-place finish from Jordan Humphrey (132 pounds). Hokanson capped off his four seasons in the 1-8 by pinning Pennfield’s Reese Correnti 26 seconds into their 113-pound championship match Saturday to run his record to 34-6 overall this season. Hunter Sutfin is 40-2 after pinning Harper Creek’s Cohen Renner about a minute into their 106-pound champion­ ship match. In the 190-pound weight class, Warner took the championship with a 12-8 deci­ sion over Marshall’s Cayden Hardwick in the final. He ran his record to 37-6 this season wi± his three wins on the day. Shults, Acker, Zoerman and Renner all have more than 30 wins on the season. The Saxons closed Saturday’s tourna­ ment with 235.5 points. Harper Creek was second with 200.5 ahead of North­ west 134.5, Parma Western 110, Coldwa­ ter 55, Marshall 49 and Pennfield 44.5. Hastings had a comfortable lead at the end of the dual with Northwest last Wednesday thanks in part to a couple big wins by Liam Renner and Armstrong in the middleweights. Northwest had Blaine Anspaugh beat Armstrong in the 144-pound final at the conference tournament, Jack Edwards pin Renner in the 150-pound championship match and Juan Asta score a 7-5 win over Acker in the 157-pound final. • On Wednesday, with the dual tied 1818 six bouts in, Renner rallied for a late I Hastings senior Isaac Friddle celebrates tying the school record for varsity wrestling wins at 177 with head coach Jason Slaughter. Slaughter, a 2015 Hastings High School graduate, and 2010 grad Gage Pederson both reached 177 varsity victories. Friddle surpassed that duo Saturday with three wins at the 1-8 Championship to put his career total at 180. Photo provided 9}t)bn^ 0S63I '■ I ' bloom looHos ** 71 r KCvJa®TTt Jsenw f 7'1* . Fi'.r { <* 1/ r •• *. I isJnousiS fieiH ^rjiiiiasHcnc beig or 02 bns i bsaasqiua olb^r I >2 ?■ / o •i Liii T’o 'Ol.XIT t ! I , I btbi«GH0l0rt4 ,6; take down and four nearfall points to pull out a 22-21 decision over Edwards in the 150-pound bout. Armstrong followed that win up for the Saxons by pinning Asta 4:52 into their 157-pound match. Asta put Armstrong on his back in ±e first period of that bout and had a 12-2 lead before Armstrong got the throw he was looking for. “We’ll take it,” coach Slaughter said. The Saxons took over that dual from there with Matthew Shults outscoring Aiden Sawyer 13-6 in the 175-pound match and Warner at 190 and Friddle at 215 scoring pins. 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Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling coach Clint Post beams when talking about the support his team has gotten from the school administration and Delton community as it works to get oft' the ground this winter. The wrestling program at the high school grew enough over the past couple years that the Delton Kellogg “co-ed” team had to jump from the wrestling room on the eastern side of the high school gymnasium to the larger space behind the bleachers on the western side of the building. Post saw the opening and worked to claim that vacated space for the new Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team, a rarity among girls’ wrestling programs around the state he believes. There is still some regular crossover with the DK boys on the other side of the gym, but the DK coach is happy his girls get to have a place of their own. A closet at one end has been turned into a quiet place for changing and storage, and girls’ team takes care of their own cleaning and upkeep. And maybe one day there will be a girls’ name on the board that still hangs on the wall honoring the Panthers win­ ningest wrestlers of all-time and its state medalists. Olivia Post was the first Delton Kellogg girl to qualify for the MHSAA Individual State Finals, last season, and Olivia took a conference championship at the Southwestern Ath­ letic Conference Championship hosted by Coloma Saturday. Olivia won the 125-pound weight class with a 3-1 day. She put her first two foes on their back in less than a minute and also pinned Allegan’s Miya Carter 2:23 into their bout. South Haven’s Emily Thomas man­ aged to pin Olivia late in the second period oftheir match, but Thomas placed third at the weight class having fallen to Carter, the flight runner-up. Delton Kellogg had two girls compet­ ing Saturday. Johannah Houtkooper was fifth at 140 pounds with a 1-4 record on the day. Olivia and Houtkooper combined to earn 23 points which put tlie Delton Kellogg team in fifth place overall at the 13-team tournament. South Haven won the SAC Champi­ onship with a score of 52.5 points ahead of Watervliet, 48, Allegan 42, Gobles 42 and Delton Kellogg 23 in the top five. The DK girls will be at Hastings Sat­ urday for their first ever MHSAA Girls’ Individual District Tournament. ( •e*’ X 3di.ioV>«ifej^rot his .2i£ir 5ifi^ IfiuhiVibnlU^ArtW Lj iV'1 u t liuh Li h * ' ? LoiLiiL^sTV'.r.-f I I XA* I qirizMM 33 01 9 i. 1 a* K I I? ?2£bl fj solwJt I =J I aM^ I n a L D J r:£nn&3is 3S9W>• 1 radlr . !; I. - }3^ -nETi ?fi£noHT /ItnxT.s.nTg bnoM3 3<i» n-’ S •• I i' ■4’ JS I ’p b3UBlq?B(nDri iC ,qup. 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I z«4 I aCM/: r MT 9TE OCVCLCPUDiT A KATUttU FlATjOeS PLAN niM lOI «A<B COM lOltt <*«• M t.'Cr Ok*' B v*ai 9 ■«*</% MMW* ---- 1- J I. r ^-■■’'■-^JESfiSOUS X ULJ K«r< I > M -I- ZE WRW^a 4L U 1 f Tarn I Developers are proposing a 124-unit single-family home development on the northeast side of Hastings. The proposed design includes two "open spaces’’ for community enjoyment. Images provided Another open space is proposed for the center ofthe parcel, this one 2. liacres. De-i velopers propose preserving two existing forested wetland pockets there. They would enhance the natural area with deer-resistant shrubbery, native deciduous and conif­ erous trees and wildflowers. Both open spaces would be made accessible to everyone in the neighborhood. How­ ever, current plans mean the western open space would see more interactive use than the central space from residents. Cityplanningcommissioners raised concerns about the actual utility of the proposed open spaces for residents. I’m not wild about the central open space area be­ cause it’s really not at all accessible by the public,” said Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. “It’s giv­ ing everyone in that area a larger backyard is really all that it’s doing. I don’t think that that meets what we’re looking for.” West said he and the devel­ opers are open to tweaking the proposal to increase ac­ cess to the central open space. “If we’re going to make it more of a recreational area, we have to improve access. Because you’re right—right 84T 9 •z ? ■aobun •fi I ■ f <2 ill I I S&__ Barry County Clerk Sarah VanDenburg is keenly familiar with each person’s position and job description within her depart­ ment. That’s because she has worked in each of ¥ those roles at some point in I her career. 41 VanDenburg, who took over as clerk to begin this year, is finding a Sarah minimal learn­ ing curve due VanDenburg to the fact that she has been with the department since May of 2008, serving in just about every capacity. While she is certainly not new to the line of work, VanDenburg is one of a few new faces working in the front office of the county, which saw the departure of some very senior members this year. Over the next few weeks. The Banner intends to spotlight these individu­ als who have taken the helm of key roles within the county. In November, VanDenburg ran as the lone candidate, a Republican, on the ballot for county clerk, which had seen some turnover over the last couple of years. Long-time county employee Cindy White was appointed to the posi­ tion in October of 2023, replacing Pam Palmer, who annotmced her retirement before the end of her term. White opted not to run for the position, leaving it open for the seasoned VanDenburg. I m really excited to serve the county in my new role,” VanDenburg told the Banner. “As I’m looking back at my life, I have been the happiest helping and serving others. Being a public servant means committing oneself to the service of the public good, prioritizing the welfare of the community over personal interests. It involves upholding ethical stan­ dards, promoting transparency and fostering trust between the govern­ ment and citizens.” “As a public servant, I dedicate myself to working with integrity. • MH I t \T Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer ) » M * •tfl (a rd i I. ql 4*9 SA r--^'i a I 9 aa ^353 * 7h • w 8 8 S as S sr S9 4 S£Xt u r I I 8 $1.50 9 S S S B 3 S3 'r’n I I A B 8 t 9 3 8 3 0 3 ssESissa 1> Il ” >.?i(! ’• i[' r M t t 4 1 L 9^ innn a3 I -aK u u J I r”1 (T at * M* 3’ * I «B c .-W= flSHl I id 91 ir / »3 I ♦aw A> MR MR W W* * a w* W • 0M Op WM «B M M ** 41 aw S «* A < RM « « 3 M o * n. i_ Ji 4 4V* I ‘“W t u Mi »»• ► w t I I J I 1 I MW* I .v*'>-:■ 4 <>«> X UI ’ ♦ A. J PI V B ** •« w I ♦ « ^1'J » >a 1? ’ir R , * Js r: i ** j! - -- 4 1 I J I J I • *WV< (MM <> « M I to ] • L -1 I t I «] I 1 X - I ft 11 L f I H 'I J I I f to t; '/ •’ I RM w •«*rmr MM rwwifww **«*<^^ < I^9 < 1 J >» * 1 7j f I I L-_. 7” t *1? If i 7 ■ "I f , 1 >0 . » iH . ' I , w MM* I I J I ”’T U I LX-j r* k i*’ Ik 1 r? I Ifl TIT ' .V W »v ■ 4 MW 4b L r * * I 9*9 91 ;«9» I I li •' It' ” fsi'*’ ^TEunrzzT t I f! •TJ 1 ; I 9 MMwiV Mi W .V r •• it 11 •* 1 I I } qgr ! planned unit development. Initial plans proposed by the developers incorporate an open space neighborhood ously tp an applicant would design, which preserves a por­ make it more worth their tion of land on the parcel for while to do that,” said Harwildlife habitat and enjoyment vey. “But on your side (the by the residents. Typically, city), you’re saying, ‘How­ an open space neighborhood ever, the reason we’re com­ reserves 10 percent of the pelled to do that is for a better parcel for such purposes. The neighborhood design and Bachman Field developers are you will take that latitude in setting aside 5.8 acres, or 14.9 your density and take some percent of the parcel, for open space within that project site spaces. and preserve it as meaningful Rebecca Harvey, the city’s open space.” planning consultant, gave A representative from Al­ background on open space len Edwin Homes answered neighborhoods at Monday’s questions for planning com­ planning commission meet­ missioners at Monday’s ing. The concept is fairly meeting. He echoed Harnew in Michigan, introduced vey’s analysis of open space roughly 10 years ago. It is ' neighborhoods. used mostly for preservation “Developers look at open in rural areas. space not only for the abil­ “The whole premise of open ity to provide amenities space design, whether you’re throughout the community doing it in a rural community ‘ for everyone but also as a for preservation or whether way to have cost-efficient you’re doing it in an urban developments. Ways of incommunity to get green space creasing density to spread in your neighborhood, it is the cost of the project across based on one foundational those lots,” said Mike West premise. And that is, a comof Allen Edwin Homes. munity says, ‘If it will help One open space, 3.7 acres you preserve more open space, in size, is proposed for the far then we will relax our density west side of the parcel. That standards,”’ said Harvey. space would be an interactive Developers can create recreational and natural bird smaller lot sizes than would habitat area, complete with be typical in exchange for a recreation field, a walking open space. path, benches and interac­ “It will essentially let you tive climbing obstacles for have more lots, which obvichildren. r booffrocMglra 93fiq8 * i s^'m I i I J i BARRY COUNTY County clerk faces minimal learning curve with over a decade in the department •wr '.*• V*■**. •OMk < w» > MW IW* as— Hastings could soon see a new housing development on the northeast edge .of town after a developer approached the city. Should the project come to fruition, the developer hopes to adopt an open space neighborhood design for the residential subdivision. Green Development Ven­ tures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have proposed build­ ing 124 single-family homes on a 38.25-acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The develop­ ment, which would be built in phases depending on market saturation, will consist of a combination of ranch-style and two-story homes. The Bachman Field development would be adjacent to the existing Woodlawn Meadows ', THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, January 9, 2025 Developers propose open space neighborhood in Hastings ived b09i36MvH0M r Hastings Public 9OV I- ox - Library Street Hastings now, it has limited access. If you want that to kind of be a recreational area as well, we can look at expanding access,” West said. Though the project plan­ ning is still in very early phases, West said the homes built on Bachman Road would be priced in the upper $200,000 range. “Development costs, land costs are what drive private sector home development. What we’re trying to do, we’re trying to hit homes in a price point, in a market we can actually sell. Those price points vary. Obviously, the types of houses that are going to sell in Hastings are going to be different from those in metro Grand Rapids or something where maybe certain types of development concepts work a bit better,” he said. West will return to the planning comm ission with an updated plan in the coming months. The new plan will increase the accessibility and utility ofthe proposed central open space. Board members will also share more specific suggestions for the project at a later date. It will likely take a few meetings before the plan is sent to city council for approval. 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THE HASTINGS BANNER : gATT" A I I 7 ‘i aw® ■ lOdZMgasiiiB ♦ ♦ li t' X' w �> i f ,4' 2 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com I •a’ 1 « 4 ir Corewell Health Pennock celebrates opening of new MRI suite • * \ 1r K 4 r /»< 4 * Molly Macleod Editor * ft* I 19^ ft I AC i I Corewell Health Pennock Hospital is celebrating the completion of its new MRI suite this week, a project that hospital stair says will allow residents more opportunities for fast, quality I' care withotit,driving to Grarid’Rapids or further. The suite is outfitted with a new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine, comfortability improve­ ments, enhanced lighting, an adjacent changing room and an audio system for patients’ use. It is the culmination of 15 months of construction. The suite opened to patients on Tuesday this week. “I think the most exciting thing that this brings to our community is the next level of comfort that it provides,” said Renee Erb, imaging manager at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital. “We have our changing rooms, our bathrooms, all in one space, so no more walking down the hall.” Erb said the new machine’s magnet is much larger than the old one. It allows for a larger, more comfortable opening for patients. Patients can now also listen to music during their exams. “And because we have a newer mag­ net, we’re able to do some more exams than we were before, so we’re able to keep more patients here local,” she said. “Corewell’s really fixated on keeping care local,” said Bernie Jore, Corewell Health Pennock and Zeeland hospi­ tals’ chief operating officer. “That’s a huge thing for people of Barry County. Our ability to keep people here and not have them have to go downtown (Grand Rapids). We always hear a lot from our patrons that they appreciate l*w & a i n » a r A I r V I kJ ft > I •l . • ■■ f -z I < rJ > ( I i- < 'i 1 r fz. I’*'. I t I I |i^ ’W I 'Z^'‘ f > t 1 lii . a • I.? •7 . 5/ 5 J T. t i f* F r k 6 f It'*'. MH. 'V* ' t I > T'* 1 % ! W> ft Y * I ft 0 4 1 . •' e I i- .4^ X. > ll » F /• fe." Tt V f T ly iJ* —sri I tt \ U' z F’ ••I I 1 I , A' I A view of Corewell Health Pennock’s new MRI suite. I f.' V. (; in the new MRI suite would not be possible without assistance from the Corewell network. “I just can’t say enough about how as a small hospital, being able to do this would have been really difficult to upgrade to this level. Corewell made that happen, and they did that as part of a platform they were upgrading downtown. They were able to help us get this magnet in place and then really refurb it — completely brand new around the magnet itself. It wouldn’t have happened if we were an independent hospital.” For more on the hospital’s new MRI suite, plus other improvements and opportunities underway there, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder. Am... b s magnet will be clearer, too. While construction has been under­ way on the new MRI suite for the past 15 months, patients and staff at Pennock made adjustments to their normal routines. Patients had their MRIs taken on a portable machine in a trailer connected to the hospital. Erb and Jore said the techs are eager to enjoy their new, permanent space. “I think the biggest thing is, when you do something mobile like that, it’s not a solid structure. You’re in and you’re out. It’s less convenient for our patients, it’s less convenient for us. We’re not as efficient,” said Jore. “So there’s so many improvements com­ ing with this magnet that it will truly change how we move forward, how many patients we can see in a day.” Jore said a machine like the one y > r ft fc -4 - t fc 4” V so much not having to go downtown, to be able to get it in their own com­ munity and know that it’s high quality, that it’s safe.” Not only does the new magnet have capabilities for more complex exams, it is also up to 30 percent faster than the hospital’s old MRI machine. Exams will take between 20 and 40 minutes on average with the new machine. “One of the things with MRI is it does take a while. It's a slow process, it’s very methodical. And as they work through it, the techs, as you’re going through getting an MRI, they talk you through it, but it takes a bit. Thirty per­ cent quicker is just 30 percent less time laying on a hard surface for a patient,” said Jore. 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A l ft I Photos provided 45 lRtt4 • X » A «u • '4... ft J ft THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Advisor Monday at 4:00 pm Crews from Pella Windows in Grand Rapids were seen installing new win­ dows at the Barry County Friend of the Court building this week. The new windows will improve energy efficiency in the historic building and replace aging glass. The Barry County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase, which was not to exceed $182,095.67. in October of last year. Money for the project came out of the county’s Building Rehabilitation Fund. Photo by Molly Macleod Visit us online at Shopper Monday at 5:00 pm www.HastingsBanner.coni \ * T ’M ^W .A ri '*4.'’ b Wi V'T-i ! & " K •! ft ' '’9kl *ti* » 1 ^r I I till t r I i I * w- Ay 4 i ir *Vi . 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C THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 3 Thursday, January 9, 202o Is TIC? i Odessa Twp. seeks face-to-face meeting with besign firm for new fire station L i "; i i 4Wk - I H t b Dennis Mansfield • -L S Staff Writer I £ Members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees could soon meet with architects to discuss potential plans for a new fire station that would serve the township and Village of Lake Odessa. At its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 6, the township board accepted the recommendation ofan ad-hoc com­ mittee to move forward with a proposal for designs of a new fire house by a unanimous, 4-0, vote. Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher, a mem­ ber of the ad-hoc committee, said the accepted proposal by Williams Architects of Grand Rapids was one of four submitted and reviewed by com­ mittee members. Gary Secor, Odessa Township supervisor, sug­ gested the next step would be to meet with represen­ tatives of the Grand Rapids firm to further discuss the project and terms of a potential contract for the design of a new station. That meeting could come as early as Jan. 22, when township officials are set to meet and discuss its upcoming budget plan. “1 think it would be great to sit down and meet with them,” Secor said. Rohrbacher added, however, any plans to meet with Williams Architects should be considered tentative, pending confirmation with the company. I r • I 2 i fl > t * i i-L- . \ k r ) :: . >J t * 1 ■Y.' ‘NC u / i ' •— I I L • t . s « t •« I ? * - 1 r' . I I i . ij !• ■f . ;r:c( 1 V rff I . 4 I I I I 1 J I . I i 'X t > I i. ‘ S' ''•T b 4 I 9 I. 1 1 1I i I I K f !■* 5. i 0 ■> .1 J 4 t r 6 4 *+ih I I 1 1 *4 ' 1 I I 4 r • n 1 1 I 4 I I ', « I 4' I I I A [ t J ' 1 '. ■w .IB I I \ i. I i a."' ’ll J '•ifiAd z^iis3^‘/oiv^Kf 1 ' I , Lir-'v' 1 i / J « J k ’J?' 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I I. > i X ' iJ: I't d4 • r D IM' 1 ) i I 4 f , 10 amjthi/:' r f Hf. I r / 1 Al'KZ’ . V I V Ztii’?.' i 4 Of! • l' '^Y » • I 0 j’ « ' /' r > >> Ji .< i . sr 3 « k f r I ’ II j r ■‘-3 I J J. I 4 I n • > «#1I 4 r*d A a ^llTf * j j! I J -• -a • •j • u ' I t ■i « 5^^ - feV : tC5r.« 1 V b L 1: Members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees could soon meet with architects to discuss potential plans for a new fire station that would serve the township and Village of Lake Odessa. File photo Timothy Spitzley, a former township trustee and participant with the ad-hoc committee, said such a meeting doesn’t bind the township to any agreement - at least not yet. “It’s not like we’re committed to anything long-term,” he said at Monday’s board meeting. “I think we’re in a good place.” Township officials are seeking to replace the current home of the Lake Odessa Fire Department that was built in the 1940s Hiking crash course set for Jan.16 «-> i 1 4 J / / ' ’ r 4' r,' I 3 1 I ; ; 'I >; t J I I I f 4« . I / VIB i J *V nSa North Country Trail Association - Chief Noonday Chapter members Jane Norton and Cynthia Clemens will lead a free class at the Dowling Public Library on Jan. 16 on hiking basics. Here, (from left) Jane Norton, Ken Baker, Mikaela Wyatt and Dana Walker hike in the woods on the trail in Yankee Springs. Photo provided 1 4 4I s wave of voters who have questioned the accuracy and results of the election. This fire has especially smoldered over the years in Barry County as County Sheriff Dar Leaf has become a nationally-known figure for his claims that elections in the United States have possibly been infiltrated by fraudsters, some of them foreign actors. VanDenburg said she plans to com­ bat any concerns over the legitimacy and accuracy of elections through transparency. “One approach is making sure we get information out there to the constitu­ ents as far as if there is something that happens on Election Day (such as tem­ porary equipment failure),” she said. “It would be about getting ahead of it and letting people know that it’s some­ thing that does happen. With elections, there is a human component and a technology component. ...Sometimes (issues) can happen.” “People have been coming and talking to us, which is great,” VanDenburg added. “I just want to be very transparent. I want them to know they can come to any accuracy test and the other ways they can come see the process.” In the front office, VanDenburg is surrounded by colleagues who are also adjusting to their positions — people like Register of Deeds Emily Reed, Treasurer Kelli Shumway and administrator Eric Zuzga, all of whom replaced people who each had decades of experience on the job. “New faces and new ideas - that’s great but having a mass exodus of institutional knowledge is a little scary,” VanDenburg said. “We’ll be fine, though. We have great resources. We have other cohorts in other coun­ ties and we can reach out to the state if we have questions. There is great communication and great collaboration and I think there are some great ideas out there.” r-wwwi— -i^v J X I I J I •c A i Group 1/ I r Jr . Munai? I 5 I I - r Invest In Your Community. « J > < ( T 1 Smilll It HTL Kup it hvil. j 1 I 3 Locals are invited to learn the ins and outs of hiking at a free event at the Dowling Public Library next Friday, Jan. 16. North Country Trail Association - Chief Noonday Chapter members Jane Norton and Cynthia Clemens will introduce attendees to the North Country Trail, which runs through Barry County. They will also teach basic hiking skilisthat can enlighten any interested hiker. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to receive hints and suggestions for hiking activities. Norton and Clemens are both experienced hikers, with over 1,000 miles under their belts. More information about the free event, open to the public, can be found by calling the Dowling Public Library at 269-721-3743. , I * A The buck stays hsrs! I ;y The Barry County Board of Commissioners will see continuity this year as the new 2025 board voted to keep Dave Jackson as chair and Dave Hatfield as vice chair of the board at last Thursday’s organiza­ tional meeting. Board members voted unanimously, with Com­ missioner Mike Callton absent, to reinstate Jackson and Hatfield to their positions. Jackson and Hatfield both served as chair and vice chair, respectively, on the previous year’s board. Members ofthe 2025 Barry County Board ofCom­ missioners include Jackson, who represents the coun­ ty’s third district; Hatfield, who represents District 8; Bob Tuenessen, District 1; Catherine Getty, District 2; Jon Smelker, District 4; Mike Callton, District 5; Bruce Campbell, District 7 and new member Marsha Bassett in District 6. I * r Editor compassion and responsibility, ensur­ ing that every decision made and every action taken serves the people in the best way possible,” she added. “I strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard, and I take pride in helping to improve the quality of life for all.” While VanDenburg admitted that the learning curve would indeed be minimal thanks to her years of service in the department, she said that she is settling in and familiarizing herself with the new duties of her gig, such as managing the budget for her office. Just as she is familiar with the duties of the job, VanDenburg is aware of the challenges that the department faces. Palmer and White have both previous­ ly explained to county officials that the department was understaffed and faced a daunting and growing workload. Some of that has been alleviat­ ed thanks to a new partnership that took effect in September of last year between the clerk’s, office and the county court system. Previously, the clerk’s office managed court records, too, but those duties will now be the sole responsibility of the courts and its staff. As a result, the courts inherited one staff member from the clerk’s office. “That partnership is going real­ ly well,” VanDenburg said. “It has lessened the burden of walk-ins and interruptions. Now, court staff can fully concentrate on court work and our clerk staff can fully concentrate on clerk work like concealed pistol licens­ es, vital records and elections.” Just like those before her, VanDenburg will be the chief admin­ istrator of elections in Barry County, working alongside clerks throughout the county’s municipalities. Elections have been a hot-button topic in Barry County, and throughout other areas of the state and nation, since the 2020 election ushered in a W'J * Editor i * $ I ( 3 r c V hl -I •*" •. ' I t I I If Molly Macleod Continued from Page 1 Ii f ri eqaani onO ^olni ■ i, Molly Macleod CLERK * Cifli#; I f 4 Qu It V I A Bb-7 tf t I J h w S I Ilk 1 J J f I sI is I *< ■i 3 County board has continuity in chair, vice chair in 2025 3* -«i on First Street, just east of Fourth Avenue, in Lake Odessa. According to officials, the pole barn-style build­ ing is nearing the end of its usable 1 ife, and its age and state of disrepair make it difficult, if not impossible in some cases, for the local fire department to meet many new state regulations. Some of the issues at the fire station reportedly include exposed asbestos insulation, deterioration of the structure due to age and exposure to water, leaks in the roof and mold. A lack of parking, meeting space, living quarters and training facilities are other needs previously listed by LOFD Fire Chief Chad Perkins when discussing the need for a new facility. Currently, the township owns a 10-acre parcel located between the township offices and nearby water tower, which could serve as the sitae for a new station house. Another potential location could be at the comer of Musgrove Highway and Jordan Lake Avenue. While the site offers a more central location, the property is not currently owned by the township. Previously, Perkins reportedly estimated the construction of a new station house and training facility to cost between $3 million to $6 million. Editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report. «a w « f Financial FOCUS »< J*; 1 t 12 uu Provided by the Bariy County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS^” CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC © \ s. Kevin Beck, AAMS^** CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions Now that the calendar has flipped, it’s time for some New Year’s resolu­ tions. You could decide you’re going to exercise more, lose weight, learn a new skill, reconnect with old friends — the possibil­ ities are almost limitless. This year, why not add a few financial resolutions to your list? Here are a few to con­ sider: mix within your 401 (k) or similar plan to determine whether it’s still providing the growth potential^ou need, given your risRol- aggressively for growth — youjust want the money to be there for you when you need it. erance and time horizon. plans. If you haven’t already created your estate plans, you may want to do so in 2025. Of course, if you’re relatively young, you might not think you need to have estate plans in place just yet, but life is unpredictable, and the future is not ours to see. If you have already drawn up estate plans, you ma]|^ant • Build an emergency fund. It’s generally a good idea to maintain an emergency fund containing up to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, tow-risk account. Without such a fund, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs, such as an expensive auto or home repair. • Keep funding your • Reduce your debts. It may be easier said than done, but if you can cut down on your debt load, you'll increase your cash flow and have more mon­ ey available to invest for your future. So, look for ways to lower your ex­ penses and spending. You might find it helpful to use one of the budgeting apps available online. non-retirement goals, Your traditional IRA and 401(k) are good ways to save for retirement — but you likely have other goals, too, and you’ll need to save and invest for them. So, for example, if you want your children to go to college or receive some other type of post-secondary training, you might want to invest in a tax-advantaged 529 education savings plan. And if you have short-term goals, such as saving for a wed­ ding or taking an overseas vacation, you might want to put some money away in a liquid account For a short-term goal, you don't necessarily need to invest • Boost your retire­ ment savings. Try to put I in as much as you can af­ ford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employ­ er-sponsored retirement plan. If your salary goes up this year, you've got a good opportunity to in­ crease your contributions to these retirement accounts. And once you turn 50, you can make pre-tax catch-up contributions for your 401 (k) and traditional IRA. You might also want to review the investment I 3 • Review your estate to review them, especially if you’ve recently expe­ rienced changes in your life and family situation, such as marriage, remarriage or the addition of a new child. Because estate planning can be complex, you’ll want to work with a qualified legal professional. You may not be able to tackle all these resolu­ tions in 2025. But by addressing as many of them as you can, you may find that, by the end of the year, you have made progress toward your goals and set yourself on a positive course for all the years to come. This article was written by Ed^’cird Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor s ’ �4 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wv/v/.HastingsBanner.com BCCEDA names Brown as 2024 Athena Award recipient DO YOU REMEMBER? A R I a* ✓ * 4 • I m b< PUTTING ON A NEW FACE I Yt H*. 4 BANNER NOV. 15, 1990 — T< • .-•i Painters high atop the Bar^ County J Courthouse Wednesday applied a I .i t. . T fresh coat of paint to the face of the courthouse clock. With the instal­ lation of a new hand to replace a broken one, the clock is expected to begin operating soon. Odessa Twp. board starts process to fill vacancy I ODESSA rtn ’OWNSHIP ’•A' f* < OFFICES V / V .9 9 > •’rs * s* £ V: s< V tev. A’ .w « The winner of one of two trustee positions on the Odessa Township Board of Trustees won’t take his seat after failing to take his oath of office. File photo i Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The winner of one of two trustee posi­ tions on the Odessa Township Board of Trustees in the recent November 2024 general election won’t be taking his seat at the table after all. After Trustee-elect Joseph Graham failed to take his oath of office by a state-mandated Dec. 31 deadline, the rest of the township board voted unanimous­ ly, 4-0, at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 6, to seek applications from inter­ ested persons to fill the now vacant seat. Township Supervisor Gary Secor said, by state law, the board has 45 days to fill the vacancy or a special election would then be required. However, he added his hopes would be to address the issue as quickly as possible. “I hope to do this before our next meeting,” Secor said. “(But) we can wait and see how many applications we get.” The board’s decision Monday night included a deadline for applications for 14 days after the trustee’s position has been posted. According to Township Clerk Lisa Williams, the official deadline is set for noon on Monday, Jan. 27. Williams said interested persons who are residents of the township should submit a letter of interest, including a short biographical statement, a list of qualifications and reasons why they are seeking appointment to the board. Graham beat out Patricia Caudill, a Democrat running for re-election, for one of two trustee positions up for grabs on the five-member township board by a margin of more than 2-to-1, gamering 1,470 votes to Caudill’s 730 votes, ac­ cording to election results posted by the Ionia County Clerk’s Office. Incumbent trustee, Republican Brad­ ley Barrone, was the top vote-getter of the trio with 1,573 votes. The Odessa Township board met for the first time since the election on Dec. 2, but without Graham. And, Williams said on Wednesday that she has yet to hear from Graham on whether he intended to take his oath. “Not at all,” she added. Now, that’s a moot point. Previous attempts by Banner staff to contact Graham via phone and email regarding his status as trustee-election were unsuccessfril. / Persons submitting applications for the board vacancy should mail the letters of interest to Odessa Township, Atten­ tion Clerk Lisa Williams, P.O. Box 575, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. They may also drop off the applications at the township office prior to the Jan. 27 deadline. For more information, contact Wil­ liams by calling 616-374-4237, exten­ sion 10, or via email at clerk@odessatownship.org. Katelyn Brown has been named Barry County’s new­ est Athena Award recipient. The award honors a Barry County woman who ex­ emplifies leadership in the community. She will be cel­ ebrated at the Barry County Chamber & Economic De­ Katelyn velopment Alliance’s (BC­ CEDA) upcoming Annual Dinner & Awards Celebrations. Each year, the BCCEDA honors leaders who contribute to the com­ munity’s success. Among the honors given is the ATHENA Leadership Award. The ATHENA Leadership Award will be presented at the BCCE­ DA Awards Dinner & Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Bay Pointe Woods in Shelbyville. The Athena Leadership Model, developed through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, identifies eight attributes reflective of women’s contributions to leadership: living authentically, learning constantly, advocating fiercely, acting coura­ geously, fostering collaboration, building relationships, giving back and celebrating. Brown, who serves as the Fitness Specialist Coordinator at theCorewell Health Pennock Wellness Center, was selected for the honor because of her leadership and contributions to the community. “Impactful, inspiring, thoughtful, passionate, encouraging” — these words are used to describe Brown. In addition to her role as the Fitness SpecialistCoordinatorat theCorewell Health Pennock Wellness Center, Brown is active in her community, supporting local 4H programs, sitting on several committees and volunteer­ ing at events such as the Summerfest Run and the Julep Gala. She lends her expertise to the wider business com­ munity, working to develop solutions that reduce workplace injuries and increase health outcomes in order to decrease overall absenteeism. Tina Frank, who led the nomination team for Brown, said, “Katelyn is a rising young leader in Barry County. Katelyn’s courage and assertiveness to take on a new project such as presenting proposals to the Pennock Foundation and Medical Executive Committee, and collaborating with a team, resulted in new equipment for the Wellness Center. The new equipment not only expanded more offerings to the community members but was also instrumental in growing ourmemberships. What impresses me the most about Katelyn is that she is constantly learning and learning to grow as a leader and in her personal growth.” Brown has been vital in helping the Wellness Center reach new levels by taking the initiative to identify gaps in community services. Wellness Center activities and help proposing action­ able solutions that create projects to address those needs. Her professional leadership is demonstrated through her work with the Pennock Founda­ tion Board and Medical Executive Committee. In the past two years, she presented funding proposals to the Pennock Foundation Board and Medical Executive Committee that resulted in over $30,000 for new equipment that expanded offerings to community members to help them meet their fitness goals. “Katelyn is energetic and cares about her community and the cli­ ents she assists with their health improvement goals to in­ crease strength and mobil­ ity... whatever the goal is, Katelyn is an encouraging force, who compassionately recognizes others’ personal limitations, inspires them to keep striving to meet their goals and celebrates wins,” Brown said Pennock Foundation Director Janine Dalman. Brown has led many women to become their own health champions. She has achieved this through the Mo­ mentum Program, a program designed to enable women in the community to regain strength and flexibility through exercise. Brown empowers herclients with tailored programs that drive their fitness success. She forges powerful partnerships with providers such as lo­ cal physicians and physical therapists enhancing the support and network available to the clients she works with. “A few years ago, I heard about the Momentum Program where you work with a trainer and have a lot of exercises given to areas you might want to target or need.. .1 started with another trainer, but halfway through, that trainer took another job closer to family so the new trainer, Katelyn Brown, took me on. Katelyn always challenges me but double-checks to see if I felt it too much. You see, I had heart failure at age 60 and could have sat down and done nothing, but she didn’t let that happen,” recounted Ann Devroy. “She always had that big smile and encouraging words that made me feel like 1 was amazing! She not only was helping me physically but also my mental well-being, which was a plus. After the Momentum Program was done, I’ve continued to work with Katelyn to push myself forward, even after having a double mastectomy in April of 2023... She’s what we want in our next generation of leaders.” > irown is said to transform careers, guiding individuals from front. desk duties to fitness instructors and wellness coaches. She mentors them in communication and client engagement, empowering them to pursue certifications that boost their credibility and expertise. Brown also supports women in the community helping them navigate exercise routines, healthy living, and daily challenges. She is an active youth mentor, supporting local 4H programs from her family’s beef cat­ tle farm. From tending animals and preparing for shows, to growing and harvesting crops, BCCEDA recog­ nized Brown’s support of the local 4H program as reflective of her desire to grow and support the next generation of leaders in Barry County. The chamber launched the Ath­ ena Leadership Program in Barry County in 2009 and has honored 26 Athena Professional Leaders and Athena Young Professionals since. Representing a variety of industries, communities and experiences, the recipients ofthe ATHENA Leadership Professional Award all exhibit the traits and characteristics embodied by the ATHENAtenets and leadership model. The ATHENA International Lead­ ership program is brought to Barry County by the BCCEDA and is sup­ ported through sponsorships from Hastings Insurance, Edward Jones: Andrew Cove & Madison Cove, Corewell Health, Greenridge Realty Hastings, Highpoint Community W Bank and Bay Pointe. * ( The Hastings Police Department has new office hours to kick off the new year. Locals can visit the department for po­ lice office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The change, which began at the start of the new year, comes in an effort to ease the burden on HPD staff. “It’s come to the point where things carry over the shift and into the next shift. We need to kind of limit what’s happening there and basically manage our budget,” said Hastings Police Chief Dale Boulter. Boulter said the new hours don’t mean officers will be unavailable, even after i ». H [■ hours. aa I a * A*) ? J i 1V b in r 3y>: I VjjT R » f I I- •I.” • J .<7 i’ t1 f I I H I jOJ I , f i I C * 4 /1 f I I mnod ACI; 1 I ♦ J., I I / I « i f k t 3Cj' i f A ; noTG ! ■'..jjo y J k I r I ; J ( I I ' ; 1 I Wj' *< I I I r I ✓ t4 I I ► ( H I ► f -jx»3pr I M) f I J 9 R f I f , A 4 4 th J R - ■ -'1 u I I I Uli’' i u J } I < 1 u I f IMI * T n 8 -— S*^’J . 3 - ;2|E»‘ K* -vvcu*. 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'V V; id B 'F k ♦ > '1 ) 1 I I I “People will still have access to my­ self, the deputy chief, sergeants, it won’t matter. It’ll just be maybe by us coming down and letting them in the door be­ cause come the sixth (of January), the doors will shut at 4:30 p.m., and they won’t open until 8:30 a.m.” Previously, the department was open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “I don’t want people to think their access to us has been cut short basically by an hour each day. That’s not the case. I do need to allow my staff time to process what they need to process in the day,” Boulter said. Those interested in scheduling an ap­ pointment before or after office hours can call the HPD front desk at 269-945-5744. n;iT- t'y.. .•^k Editor c I A Molly Macleod l-S’ 11« H t Hastings PD adopting new office hours '^3 aeitf® X * 'JV’ 1 4! �V ; ’’Wu 'Ok V I w F; Mlf* I ( :a:. v. ’ir" I I • I p Free CPR, AED training taking piace Jan. 19 ♦ { I * 5 GUEST I I VIEWPOINT 4 I I V * Si 1 BY SEN. THOMAS ALBERT !V Kr » Michigan and its Legislature need a fresh start in 2025 V * ■ > u « > w t ‘ 1 I > % •■r * IF* •"il r I i '■ v, A new year brings new opportuni­ ties to make Michigan a better place to live, work and raise a family. Our state needs a fresh start after the dev­ astating policies and dysfunctional leadership in the Michigan Legisla­ ture and die governor’s office over tlie past two years. The 2025-26 legislative session will begin in January with a new dy­ namic. The House of Representatives will shift to Republican control based on the results of last November’s election. The Senate and the gover­ nor’s office were not up for election in November, so they bofti remain under Democratic control in the new term. But the days of the so-called “Demo­ cratic trifecta” are over. Tliis new dynamic means Demo­ crats will have to work with Repub­ licans to approve new legislation. Bipartisan cooperation will be a necessity. I am hopeful this leads to better decisions and a better path forward for Michigan than we saw in the 2023-24 legislative term. The Legislature’s lame duck ses­ sion, held in December, was one of the most dysfunctional in Michigan history. The Senate concluded with a marathon 29-hour session the longest of the modem era — while the House barely met at all. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared disen­ gaged — a sharp contrast from the lame duck session of 2018, during which Gov. Rick Snyder was so involved he pulled me aside in the middle of the night during session in an effort to get things done. Wliile the Senate approved doz­ ens of bills in its final hours this session, the silver lining is many of the harmful policies that Democrats were attempting to push through at the last minute died without the chance to be signed into law. This includes broad changes to workers’ compensation laws and public employee retirement systems that would have raised costs for businesses and taxpayers even fur­ ther. Another proposal that died in the final hours would have allowed Michigan’s hundreds of local gov­ ernments to adopt their own patch­ work of local wage and labor laws — a move that would have back­ fired and driven jobs away from the communities that need them most. The bad news is some issues that need to be resolved were not ad­ dressed. The most glaring example was a lack of action on the Michigan ' Supreme Court ruling that will force changes in tipped wage, minimum : wage and sick leave laws starting in i February. No votes were taken in the Legislature, even though it appears there was enough bipartisan support to enact at least a partial solution. We must come out of the gate in early 2025 to preserve the tipped wage system and commonsense sick leave exemptions for small business­ es. I look forward to evaluating possi­ ble solutions. Failure to act would result in lost jobs, reduced hours and higher prices particularly in the restaurant industry. Too much damage has already been done. Democrats spent much of the past two years returning to failed policies that hurt Michigan’s economy during the early 2000s. This includes a reliance on corporate welfare without an adequate return on investment for taxpayers, the ending of Michigan’s “Right to Work” status, a failure to fairly reduce taxes, and energy mandates that will make it more costly and less reliable to heat and power homes and businesses. When Gov. Snyder left office at the end of 2018, Michigan had largely resolved its chronic state budget prob­ lems and was beginning to address its long-term debt. Our state was adding jobs and population. Much of tliat prog­ ress has stalled in the past few years. The centralized government ap­ proach favored by Democrats over the past couple of years has failed. We must reverse course. A good start would be to lower taxes and take oili­ er steps to help communities create job opportunities from the ground up. State Sen. Thomas Albert rep­ resents the 18th District, which ineludes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. I k *> ’ 1 I 4 * « 4-, "4 k VK I VTi % • A ' < Mt t 1 I < z u> -t. ■* 2 * • 1 t * u ■X *I I I f •A X '■' 11 ‘ 4i f r I t f 1 i c I I 4 r J7U f I G.ul •v ! 1 / a9d09td I ■1 . I -19 VOfi 9fb bf i I « 1 i 7? UV 'x li notJotiie ‘">Tn T i> «iiij nisHisTli I k 1 i i •'i ‘J * 4 I •k oij v/3n 9df 1 r, t ♦1^ , flOG ' b*j[lG3 < I b >>4 < I I I V J T ••J I .1 I t 1 n'fr^ci 'uq. r. f Lj / ' i ■:f ? z * ' .GO J../ a > / > ■■<i., ’■... B J Ui/wf * -I ’ abt 1 I 1 ai-t I 1 ut HP' ■ } 1 ) ; ncf’i f fli Vf J I •.if J { I 4 1 ■) - ( < «/» >* ‘•7; *} orro 7 i r n' I rrsx'frloH II i in ' I I I I, k I I h, 9 « I A fbi btjb ’f ofH - • r '1: X. ■ r I» ffc.o g; I ■•G f I \ F-T C ( 1 ■ I J Uu Ji. .1 * . 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I i « I! * 4*- •tf « I I ■J PM** * . 1 9 <7 Ui t ! Mitt. * O'* «4* * t <!' ' X, ' i !rOia#0 • I af I b* t. J I I r 4,2?•t . t «»> 1 . 3 1 I « •/ ( ;) I?/ ‘JTC'i, • F I J • ft Ij f jffi* *• I i r jfir J r f .z I’jn . ■t’’ liw • 4J 9^ I 7i<iai^i < f* ■ - I r I ' k ’ I I i ‘ S f i < ; I ■'1 T'U ' JT'^ I < ;‘TY, ' k W!! k,Li i I r I p’ J? 1 I . I ’I « / J I lf *» novel •2^ J • ’I I -i —aii I I t. a* JI k • > Si ’’t xr< jl h i. J /<• J' *» f .fftJl ■T '1 r .j'< ir > i w r n 4 ti I ' 7 iJ I L ,< 9 UJO'J I • <'. I' Ik }» r I r f. ^7. 'W » • I ■' i t k I r V ♦ ♦ 5 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBannerxom I Residents have an opportunity to learn CPR and how to use an AED at a free workshop being held later this month. Kim Domke, an American Red Cross (ARC) instructor, will teach the 90-minute training session at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St. in Hastings, on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Domke will teach attendees how to care for conscious and unconscious choking victims, how to perform CPR and how to use an AED. Domke will also provide practice time on the infant, child and adult CPR dummies. “I am excited to teach this program using an adult mannequin with red LED lights that illuminate from the chest to the forehead,” said Domke. “Big Red provides instant feedback for learners and increases both the confidence and willingness of a responder to provide care in an emergency situation. “Participants see that the purpose of CPR is to circulate oxygen-rich blood to the patient’s brain at a consistent rate. Many people are visual learners, so seeing the red lines move up from the torso to the forehead is a very powerful reinforcement that they are performing compressions properly,” she continued. Though the free class is not a full course, participants can contact Domke if they desire to achieve ARC certifica­ tion in BLS or any basic level CPR, AED or First Aid training. Those interested ■ I a- I i C. I 9* » 44 / & I, > •ri A 9 'ilv' f. /! ;•< *> V * 1. •*?T .V. Ari VI Bl '•'t * h. P hS»- **" X ■ <■1 “I— V Participants will practice CPR and learn to use an AED during a free awareness class next Sunday, Jan. 19, at Grace Lutheran Church. Photo provided in the class can register by contacting Domke at 269-908-0024 or via email at kdomke08@gmail.com. MM CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 Legal advice offered at no cost to Barry County seniors The Legal Services of South Cen­ tral Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct telephone interviews for legal advice and possible representation, with­ out charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attor­ ney should call 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a non­ profit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman’s comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, (269)818-7793. Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph coun­ ties. The advice and counsel is funded ’A primarily by the Area Agency on Aging » Region 3B through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency under the Older Americans Act of 1965. MM I w* Health department provides free test kits during ‘Radon Action Month’ i-Ti ITT: —M I 0 * ./ « « A Z • New Year’s Day was not only the start of2025, but also was the start of “Radon Action Month,” a time to raise awareness about the dangers ofradon gas, according to a statement by Bany-Eaton District Health Department officials. Radon, which can’t be seen, smelled or tasted, is a naturally occurring radio­ active gas released in the air tfom rocks and soil. It can be found in the air outside and can get inside homes through cracks and other holes in the foundation, where it can build up. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers. In Michigan, I in every 4 homes is expected to have radon levels higher than the recommended action level. The only way to determine if a home has high radon levels is to test it. Testing is recommended every two years because homes settle, new cracks form in the foundation and radon levels can change. Free, do-it-yourself radon test kits are available to residents of Barry and Eaton counties during January. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited. There is a limit of one kit per address. After using it at home, residents should send it to the lab for testing using the pre-paid packaging. Residents can pick up a kit at one ofthe following locations: Hastings - BEDHD Office, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., 269-945-9516; Charlotte - BEDHD Office, 1033 Healthcare Dr., 517-543-2430; and Delton - Delton District Library, 330 N. Grove St., 269-623-8040. For more information about radon or radon testing, visit epa.gov/radon. — DM MSP seeking volunteers to participate in trooper recruit training exercises The Michigan State Police (MSP) is seeking members of the public to vol­ unteer as role players in scenario-based training for its upcoming Trooper Recruit School. The goal is to create a diverse pool of volunteers, reflective of Michi­ gan’s population, to best prepare recruits to serve in communities across the state. “We have had great success with our Civilian Actor Program in previ­ ous trooper recruit schools,” said Col. James E Grady il, director of the MSP. “Involving members of the public in recruit training allows the recruits, in a controlled setting, to experience more realistic interactions with the public they will serve. It is a meaningful learning experience for everyone involved.” The exercises will be held at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing on various dates between Feb. 12 to May 8, and at the Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek on May 21 and 22. Individuals are needed for the follow- ♦ ♦ I ing scenarios: Traffic stops and/or arrests Domestic violence Civil disputes Larceny Retail fraud Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, com­ plete all sections of the application and agree to a criminal background check. Approved applicants will be required to complete a class prior to assisting, con­ sisting of legal instruction, role player responsibilities, role player safety, sce­ nario introduction and scenario practice. Applications can be completed online through Jan 15. If previously accepted into the program, you do not need to reapply. Those selected will receive a confirmation email with additional in­ structions for the Civilian Actor Program class registration, to be held in February, and recruit training exercise registration. — MM J v I X I 0- s* I Jameses to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Howard and Joyce James, of Hast­ ings, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 4, 2025. They were married in DeKalb, IL at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church by Rev. Charles H. Brieant on January 4, 1975. Howard and Joyce were blessed with three children: Daniel and Melissa James of Leawood, KS, Joseph James and Jessalyn Jarest of Bristol, RI and Benjamin and Bethany James of Hamel, IL and four grandchildren: Lily and Iris James of Leawood, KS and Nathan and Hazel James of Bristol, RI. A trip to Aruba to celebrate their 50 years together is being planned. Cards and well wishes may be sent to tliem at 313 Meadow Lane, Hastings, Ml 49058. American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA Eri. Jan. 17 4:30pm-9pm CPR/AED $60 Sal. Jan 18 8:30am-l :00pm First Aid $60 Both classes $90 Recertification $50 FREE non cert. AED A CPR awareness on Sun Jan 19 3:15 to 4:45pm This class l$ aubsidteed by Thrivent Financial Action Team Grace Lutheran Church- insuuctor; K<m Domke 239 E. North Street in Hastings (269) 908’0024 to register This Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED & Standard First Aid course meets State of Michigan requirements for childcare providers and workplace OSMA requirements. �6 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 OBITUARIES J 1 r ’ JI Sr > VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM { 4 ry I iMT I • t i Larry Lee Bailey Larry Lee Bailey, age 76, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025 £ He was born on October 28, 1948, in Battle Creek. Ml. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a proud U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. Larry was employed for many years by Consumers Energy in Hastings. Larry lived a life full of passion, particularly for sports. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or watching his favorite teams—the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers—he was always enthusiastic and loyal. Larry was an avid softball player in his younger years and continued to enjoy the sport for as long as he could. But above all, his greatest joy came from watching his children, and grandchildren in their various sports, where he was a constant and proud supporter at every game. *** John Robert Shumway Larry is survived by his loving wife of 50 years. Joann Bailey. He is also survived by his sons, Larry (Amy) Bailey; Jim Uptgraft and daughter, Kimberly (Kevin) Matthews. He leaves behind his mother, Betty Newberry; sister, Shirley -------- (Rick) August; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was also a proud grandfather and great-grandfather, whose legacy will continue through his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Bailey, and his brother, Barry Bailey. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at Thornapple Valley Church on January 18, 2025 from 1 to 4 p.m. Larry will be deeply missed, but his memory and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew him and loved him. 1*' John Robert Shumway passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Ml on January 1, 2025, at the age of 49. John was born October 31, 1975, in Hastings and lived at home until the age of 23, after which he lived in a number of residential care homes. He most recently lived at Silver jhJ Maple Specialized Care in Caledonia for seven years. John attended the Barry Intermediate School District and finished his education at Lincoln School in Grand Rapids. He spent several years attending adult day services at the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. He was a member of Curtenius Guard Camp #17 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War along with his father and Uncle Mike. John had a flair for the dramatic and loved getting a chuckle out of friends and family. He also had a passion for entertainment, including the WWE, action films and rap music. He enjoyed attending sports events and big celebrations, including wedding receptions and holiday parties. John was a Believer and knew that he had a direct line to God. He managed his disabilities with grace and good humor, even as they worsened with age. As an organ donor, he will go on to impact even more lives in his death. John will be welcomed into heaven by <4 I t r “•■s HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 9 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1947 film starring Frank Sinatra, 5 p.m. Soldier Danny Miller returns home to Brooklyn after the war. Aiming for singing success, he helps friends chase their dreams. Friday, Jan. 10 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 - No Knead Bread Making: Cheesy Boule, 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; PAWS for Reading, 3:30 p.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m.; Beginning Beekeeping, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice discussion: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. t his grandparents, Betty and Robert Shumway and Regina 1 and Adolph Guntermann; k ' his godmother and aunt ? J Marianne; and his uncle j Mike, with whom he shared a special bond. H He is survived by his parents. Brian and Annegret ij Shumway; his sisters, Regina Sirois and Emilie Frame; his brother-in-law, Dave Frame; his niece, Quinn; his uncles Georg, Bob. Thomas. Hubert, and Darryl; his aunt, Jan, Connie, Melissa, Kym, and Ulrike; many cousins; and a wide circle of friends. Most especially John favored special friends Madeleine and Robert Ellsworth and their family and Rex and Pam Mallekoote and their family. Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan.18, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 805 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Memorial donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan at https;//epilepsymichigan.org/waysto-give/ or to the charity of one’s choice. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. 1 (* * rt t 1 wnwn^ ' BP'i “lewiigiiiii M Sr Ur' ifz > viy ■ 'Wi iSifiS I i- .. Ilasrif x!!l' sbhTlX,,' J’ , I X. 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The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. a - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Backyard Bird Walk. What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. . Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. 1 I T } I . A t I r TV>J ( I I 11 .A J <*•1 H ,----- S ■3' F I^KW *»«. _ V. -■ 4731 Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays Pastor 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration We at the Social Security Administration hope your holidays are filled with joy and warmth. 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Email hastfinc@gmail.com. 1 information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ • •• Telephone ’ J t 4 I - ’’■Ll T ‘' . -.4 t > �I I I r > I i I \ ' I I I L *b ; \ I U r r T \ VAJ r 7 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANKER www.HastingsBanner.com T* I II TURNING BACK THE PAGES s A I ♦ / ■ 4 ''‘i\ J -m. -Mb. Early recollections of pioneer life 1 I » > : ■A I X » I W r.' • I BANNER JUNE 29, 1995 J ''VC 9 4 » • I .M n *, I k I iU t 1 r I 1 / •v f 1> I.' I • 1 I H I ' J !*■> 0. 1 •V '4/ I J * • ■If’. s * f J i i 1 I k I ' * • U’ V I h ** I I I * r I I A. I •r . i ! r I f* A . II 9 —I 4 I i I 4 < I ■’f ? z i • ft 1 1 1 1 » '1 ‘ 4 T f »' J 4 »v I. • r‘ ( « t 1 k I f ’ i f I I I • I I • k A » k 4i "•iri J8'h- 1 ,• I 1 > i 4 • 4 % •J.:. * f "r I I 4 ? J ■ • 1 I i ■/G • I k I I *I I, i . I'J i - ’, , '■ J- I 1 ■■■J f 1 J I •/ ’ 'r I r 7 I -1 I ' ? J I-; I ; T I I I I I I k • f. I *:»I ' ! I 4I I I* I ' . 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This Grand Rapids property in 1906 was worth several hundred thousand dollars and is the present location of the Widdicomb building on the comer of Monroe and Market streets. The other, deserted and forsaken, requires a stretch of the imagination to believe ±at it was ever of great importance. “Wheat and potatoes at this early date brought fab­ ulous prices, but the table was always well-supplied wi± the essentials and with many delicacies. Great care and attention were given to the large garden grown there. The light soil, highly enriched by muck taken from the mash, was calculated to quickly bring ±em forward to perfection. “The most luscious of fruits, melons and vegeta­ bles were grown in abundance, all luxuriating in ±e new, warm soil of the valley. Arbors were filled with choice grapes, peaches ripened in the sun and flowers, the good, old-fashioned flowers of that day, grew in abundance. Celeiy, the first grown in Barry County and perhaps in the state, was raised there and tomatoes also. They were first called ‘love apples’ and we grew them for their beauty, but soon learned to eat them. “Men were constantly employed in caring for the ground. Water was supplied for use by wells dug on ±e grounds. “My father was a skillful caterer. Each guest who came was made to feel at home under the hospitable roof. “The first Thanksgiving celebrated at the Yankee Springs tavern was in the fall of 1838. My father sent out invitations to all the new settlers for miles around and later sent men and teams to gather them in. “My mother meanwhile was superintending the first Thanksgiving dinner in the new country which con­ sisted of wild turkeys wrought by the Indians from Gun Lake woods, two immense spare ribs cooked to a turn before the great open fireplace, as were the tur­ keys. Mince pies, such as only mother would make, also pumpkin pies and puddings were baked in a large brick oven by the side of the kitchen fireplace. Cook stoves there were none. “They turkeys and ribs were suspended by stout tow strings and slowly turned before an open fire. Someone had to bum their faces while continually bastings the meats with their rich gravies, brought out by the heat of the fire. Cranberries were brought by the Indians and were about the only fall berry. Not a fruit tree or berry bush had yet been planted. “The tables were spread and the guest came from their homes in the woods to enjoy this banquet pre­ pared for them in so hospitable a manner and while all must have remembered the parents and homes so recently left by them, it was not their way to mourn for what they had not, but to enjoy fully what they had, which they did in a way that would astonish the dys­ peptic of today. “It began to snow, the first of the season, but the hard­ er it snowed the livelier it grew the party. An old violin was pulled out of some comer and all began dancing and kept it up until morning, when breakfast was pre­ pared for them, after which they were conveyed back to their homes and so passed our first Thanksgiving in the Mansion House at Yankee Springs. “The political campaign of 1840 made a hot time in the old house, as I well remember. Pole and flag rais­ ing and stump speaking were the order of the day, but the doings on the Fourth of July, 1846, beat everything on record before or since, so far as I can remember. A tamarack pole was spliced until it was of the desired length and a flag was flung from it to the breeze with much hurrahing from the crowd that had collected from everywhere and filled the road front before the old house from hill to hill. “Twenty-six girls all in white, representing the states, then 26 in number and a Goddess of Liberty in red, white and blue, were loaded into a monster wagon drawn by 26 yoke of oxen. A girl for each state and a yoke of oxen for each girl! We went above the hill to form the procession and came down into the crowd in fine style. “We were 10 years in advance of the Michigan Central Railway. We heard rumors of its approach, but so slow was it in coming that the old stagecoach kept right along its undisputed way for many years. The road started from Detroit in 1836 when Michigan was a territory. It reached Kalamazoo Feb. 21,1846, and six years later, May 1852, the road reached Chicago. “It has been said that, ‘there is no good Indian but a dead Indian,’ but in our experience, we did not find in them the treachery and deceit they are usually cred­ ited with. They had great respect for my father and we lived in peace and harmony. The woods were full of them, but we did not fear them and 1 believe they were our friends. They were strict in their deals and if they made a promise they kept it. They brought us berries of all kinds from the woods and constantly supplied us with fresh venison, never bringing any part of the carcass but the hams, which were always 25 cents, no more, nor less. They brought us fresh fish from the lakes, and muskellunge from Gun Lake were enormous. They made a great deal of maple sugar. In 1840, these Potawatomies were removed by the United States government beyond the Mississij^pi, and very I » 11 < ' A A i T A .5 rz > I < ! 4 ' 44 9 • I I I 4*« r * tie kittens of his own. From this small beginning, many came and no doubt ±e descendant of this same cat are racing around on the sand hills of Barry County today. “My father represented the counties of Allegan and Barry in the State Legislature in Detroit in 1846. He came home for a short time during the winter and when he returned was accompanied by his two young­ est daughters, who took their first ride on the new rail­ road and indulged in the gayeties of the Capital City. “The ride to Battle Creek was duly performed by stagecoach and four horses and from there we took our first and never-to-be-forgotten ride on that new railroad we had heard so much about. We were nearly frightened to death when the almost constant scream of the whistle and clanking of ±e cars over the rough road, which was about equal to that of cattle cars at the present time. We wished ourselves back in the old stagecoach many times before the journey ended. “The Wales Hotei on Jefferson Avenue, East, just thrown open to the public Jan. 1, 1846, we thought was very fine. It was kept by Austin Wales and his two sons. It was very crowded, as many members of the legis­ lature and their wives were staying ±ere. The dining room was large and nearly square and was frequently used for entertainments in the evening, balls, fancy dress parties and concerts, all of which we attended. “About Jan. 24 a Scottish ball was given. Perhaps it was a Bums’ reunion and seemed to us a grand affair. There was fine music, with bagpipes included (±e first I ever heard), the gay costumes were with kilted skirts, plaid hose and scarves and jaunty caps quite charmed us, and the Scottish dances and hornpipes altogether made a veritable fairyland entertainment, the impres­ sion of which I have never forgotten. “We visited a Daguerrean gallery and had our pic­ tures taken. This room had just been opened in Detroit and art was considered something wonderfril and had but recently come into practice on this side of the water. We frought it very tiresome as we had to sit still five minutes to get a picture. My father had a number taken and presented one to each of his seven brothers, then all living. Four of the eight Lewis brokers were represent­ ed in Lansing at the pioneer convention held there on June 1 and 2,1904. Stanton Lewis, the oldest, was rep­ resented by a granddaughter, Mrs. Florence Babbitt of Ypsilanti; William Lewis by a daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Hoty of Kalamazoo; Hiram Lewis by a daughter, Mrs. Geo B. Davis of Kalamazoo, and George Lewis by his daughter, Mrs. Marion Gear of Detroit. That was the last winter that the legislature convened in Detroit. Some feared that the frivolities of the gay city might affect the manners and morals of the members of that day, and so voted that Lansing, 40 miles from any railroad, in the heart of the forest of Ingham County, should henceforth witness the assem­ bling together of that August body. “My father lived for six years after the event, dying in September 1853, at the age of 51. His last request was that he might be buried on the hill overlooking the old place. I have twice removed his remains, once, after the old place passed from our hands, to the near­ by cemetery, and again to lay them by the side of my mother in Kent County. She outlived him by 35 years, dying March 1, 1888, in Alaska, Kent County, at the age of 83 years. “My mother descended from old revolutionary' stock on the Norton-Goodwin side and will be ever remem­ bered as the faithful friend and worthy type of wom­ anhood. In the afflictions of life, from which she was far from being exempt, she displayed the true Christian fortitude, which commends her example to us. “The solid forests have vanished and we sometimes feel that the solid man has vanished, too. The type of character they represented may not be needed now, but they are worth remembering for their courage in opening up this country and reclaiming it from brush and bramble trees and stone and placing Michigan in the front rank she holds today among the state of the Union. “The men have done much to make this a grand and noble state, but the women have not been idle. If ‘the hand that rocks the cradles rules the world,’ ours have certainly been kept busy. In all ways, pioneer women gladly did their share in bearing the heavy burdens of that period, and today can pride themselves upon being ‘the first ladies of the land,’ and by right because we got here first.” Sources: Historical Collections, Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society, Pol. XXX, Lansing, Michigan. Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Company, State Printers, 1906: Hastings Banner Archives. Il Yankee” Bill Lewis and Mary Goodwin Lewis. reluctantly they left their homes among the lakes and oak openings and the silvers streams of Michigan. “Noonday, the chief of the Potawatomies, greatly impressed me by his dignified bearing. Six feet tall and well proportioned, he was at that time nearly 100 years old. His face was painted and a great circle of eagle feathers was around his head. He looked kind and he laid his hand on my head. He died soon after and was buried in the Richland cemetery by his wife. He, Noonday, assisted in the War of 1812 and witness­ ing the burning of the city of Buffalo. “There were poets in those days and frequently the old place sounded in story and song and occasionally one was found whose ‘feelings’ overflowed to the extent that he published his production. Such a one was George Torrey Sr., who, coming from Boston at an early day, settled in Kalamazoo County and was associated with the Kalamazoo Telegraph at its birth in 1844. He trav­ eled through Barry County and published a poem in the Telegraph soon after about the Mansion and Yankee Springs. It finished by enumerating the bill of fare, (at the Mansion) which seems to afford him great satisfaction. “Personally, I knew little of the hardships of pioneer life, for I was protected and sheltered by my parents. There was so much of life and activity about us that it was akin to life in the city, and we had no time for loneliness. Being the almost constant companion of my father and visiting with him all the towns within a large radius, I saw life in all its forms in the new coun­ try, traveling in stagecoach, wagon or on horseback. “There was no underbrush in those days, the annual fires consumed it, leaving the forest free from obstruc­ tion, and one could walk, ride or drive anywhere as freely as in a beautiful park. Nature was liberal in the difiusion of fhiits, nuts and flowers, and from the little violet in the early spring, there was a successive grad­ uation of flowers of all kinds and colors until the frost came in the fall. “We lived only two-and-a-half miles from Gun Lake, that inland gem of Barry County. My first view of it will never be forgotten. Scouring through the woods one day on my little pony, bom of the gray mare ridden by my mother when we came into the country, we came suddenly out on the shore of this lake and I gazed in silent wonder on the broad sheet of water, flashing and dimpling in the sunlight where no white man’s boat had ever been, and only the Indian’s canoe had disturbed the calm serenity of its water. Not a tree had been dis­ turbed and the dark forest clear around was reflected on the glistening surface of the water. As I silently gazed, a feeling of awe stole over me. The solemn stillness of the lake and forest frightened me. I turned my pony and fled and never drew rein until my home was reached. “In the new country, you sometimes looked around for your neighbors and they were not there, and so it was that some of the birds we had known, the robin, the wren and the swallows were not there but bluejays and whip­ poorwills were not lacking. The crows had not come, neither the flies, but fleas and mosquitoes were plenty. “We heard of a neighbor who opened her Bible one day and found a fly pressed between its leaves. ‘Now, children/ she said, ‘don’t touch that fly, let it remain right there in this book, just as is, because that fly once lived in our old home in York State.’ “There were no rats or mice, neither were there any house cats. The country had no need for the latter but I had and so pleaded that one day a box came from Grand Rapids. Upon opening it out jumped two lovely Maltese kittens. The prettiest, irrespective of sex, was immediately christened Tommy and nursed and petted to a great extent. “One day, Tommy was missing and there was a great outcry. Finally, when found, he was nursing a lot of lits I E5 44 7 <A '’///.'//A •• • » -_• V t < *.v ♦ /Z ( V/.V/a* s Z z z/» e.A i**' * < » « • •e * » • « |QH|Nie SSB»CS5S9S^^<^*^v.?W*. \ •• xx Zs The Mansion House in Yankee Springs. p 3' I 1 ♦ ♦ I fijiMhi— I - mA.. > ) r I / ✓jA s I k i-. y.-; % e k J f — -. ----- «i i- « �J i I .!<l : J. 11 •f J k 10 ,-s bl I Thursday, January 9, 2025 THF HASTINGS BANNER 1 I r s r www.HastingsBanner.com n 1 Ionia fends off Saxons late at Hastings High I AT I 5 I a'i «ll» ■ J K J •I I ,3. f I. 1 3 ri i < IM IV 1 II 5 Brett Bremer Sports Editor r A nifty up and under, reverse lay-up by Saxon point guard Deondre Mathis in transition gave Hastings a one-point lead with seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter Friday against Ionia. But the Bulldogs answered with a triple from Spencer Tooker to go in front and Hastings didn’t lead again. Ionia went on to a 55-49 non-conference win at Hastings High School. Tooker closed the night with 17 points and Colton Piercefield had a team-high 18 points for the Bulldogs. Saxon guard Porter Shaw was 5-for-12 from behind the three-point line and led Hastings with 16 points. Mathis closed the bailgame with 14 points as well as five assists, two steals and four rebounds. Piercefield had a solid all-around game too with three rebounds, five as­ sists and four steals for Ionia. Teammate Henry Castle added 12 points to go with a game-high seven rebounds. The Saxons just couldn't put anything together on the offensive end down the stretch. A few open shots didn’t fall, the Bulldogs drew an offensive foul and a couple turnovers held Hastings back in J*' V * •9—^. A A ft I the end. It was still a two-point game with 2:10 to go. The Bulldogs grew their lead to six and then the Saxons battled back to get within 52-49 with half a minute to play in the game. Ionia was 3-of-4 at the free throw line in the final crucial moments and a few hurried threes for the Saxons wouldn’t fall at the other end. The win was the fourth straight for the Bulldogs at the time. They are now 6-4 overall this season after a 60-52 loss at Charlotte in Capita. Area ActivitiesConference White Division play Tuesday. Hastings is 1-6 overall after falling 61-44 at Parma Western in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play Tuesday night. The Panthers pulled away with a 13-1 run in the third quarter that had them in front 29-10 at the half. DJVanRiperhad 15 points for Western and Justin Jones finished with ten points. Jett Barnum, who was held to four points in the loss to Ionia, had 19 against the Panthers as well as eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jack Webb added nine points, five assists and five steals for the Saxons. Mathis had seven points and Shaw six. k*1 Ift Ji V ii * I I ? c * < <s <14 1 > < k £ iT & ft f z-^. WT •l * 91 99 Saxon senior Jett Barnum (24) goes up in the post through Ionia’s Henry Castle( 22) and gets called for the charge in the first quarter Friday. Hastings’ Quincy Brown (4) takes the ball strong to the rack past Ionia's Tristan Ciganick (2) Friday night at Hastings High School. Photo by Perry Hardin Photo by Perry Hardin . AA I 8V Ml ; * iL .• k^., / I 3 •i > ih: ■A r I J A i I * »■ =.'1 ft I 4 ft ■ re I • r . • ’ lAZ I I -^.1. J f' . r ■I r’.i , f •» IJ > > *) ►> ) •• M •* > I >• ft Ii ■ V ./''.Il I L ! t k i k ntz •n ii, I Ja lift 1 »; s Iv r tp » ^y-i If* .* • '.'a I I t ft i * r »' 1 ' I L r I ii'-'» «R 11 I I fr 9 r I r 1 i r : ■ r» « I t ft *4 / ft ' I ’ £’V 9 < I> « if: » If ft 7 ‘V /* f L I r-/ ^1^ * f t *I rv .ij I z r •Ik ••*. *1 I . H t 1 » / ^*0 J J 1 J x < 4s» J <^41 J' ’ri* . tr K, t o’? I ft ' ' i -V ft > J 'S •»* T < M k STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY HHS bowlers earn hardware at Portage tourney IA k ' 1”- r FILE NO: 24-06-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L.ALSPAUGH JODI VAN GUILDER Plaintiff, vs. JOHN A. LEE, JR.. HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH MARIAN LEE, EL VIN LEROY LUCAS, DEBORAH MONTEITH JOYCE STILES, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD MOORE. THE UNKNOWI HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE, GERALC JOSEPH MONTEITH III, Or THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III. Defendants.___________________________________ David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway I Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_________________________ _ TO; ELVIN LEROY LUCAS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD MOORE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPI MONTEITH III. Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity boys' bowling team took the championship Saturday at the Portage Northern Invitational at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. • The Saxon team of Dakota Cole, Andrew Barton, Deagan Wilkins, Bro­ dy Mix, Hunter Pennington and Miles Lipsey combined for the championship after sitting in third place heading into match play. The Saxon girls’ team finished as the runner-up in its competition, and Hastings girls’ coach Deanna Rhodes said both teams bowled “phenomenally well.” In the individual games, Barton led the Hastings boys with an overall score of 410 that put him in fourth place. Lipsey was seventh with a 385. The Saxon girls’ team had three in the top ten individually led by Kass Harton's fifth-place total of 322. Heaven Simmet was sixth with a score of 318 and Jen Stoline placed tenth with a 295 in her two games. Kaylin Shild and Megan Ramey also contributed to the Saxon girls’ runner-up finish as a team. s ft « f. I I k THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE MOORE .« ft , \ \ A 4;^ - I.. \ O'^I l.‘ ft A 41 1 .11? • ft . -ft ; 5 1 J H t bit • *i <K<# J a; ri A*. %« if '■! J I* «• 2 * lai W W The Hastings varsity girls' bowling team celebrates its runner-up finish at the Portage Northern Invitational at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo Sunday. I <» I*- Photo provided 1 II ft Mr “W W r 1\ V I T 1 I •♦•• w ft I 1 I I 4 1 1 } T- * ,« Bit f ■iV E L"' J** n .Ei* ■ s > V i I r ft E ft • J I J ft I I 1 /, #1 ft fM ft. !}i « * Bv. cA H .. I X • 1 •4 J ■ ■ ry 1 J ■ 3\ s‘ I } I M rr r • •* ft • s > :£e b. •K •• . ■A I ek *r’ I 1 •tt ft I 1 T 1 / I w 4 I I j; t Kr* \ W Ml * < » sftB- I r; ' « ME . <«J* s fti I J I 1 I *4. itl'^Kt'-.- •3 $ r. 4 : I* “X^ •• • • —r ’r * *♦ «> t I « I' Mt •• ft Wb «» S, , niMe ft I The Hastings varsity boys’ bowling team celebrates its championship at the Portage Northern Invitational Sunday at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. *we ■ •f“ 9^- ) 1 I I -Al.-: ■ •m b I } I r “ -tw ' b t ft I •w .A ..A V' X ’ ' •* - \R O’' ft Photo provided. GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III ' i' J ir iftiaWE ' I GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6S6ANNER.COM * * ? THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN WAREY MOORE \ ft THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOT THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD «>• V -,a.^ ■I THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH 4 MONTEITH HI. Shad file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Hope, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: ■i; Constantine doubles up Delton Kellogg girls r* IA..k 9 ’* ..--i f ' * * w * > comer of the West one-half of said Northeast one-quarter; thence North 54 rods for place of beginning: thence North 10 rods; thence East 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 16 rods to the place of beginning; subject to easements of record. at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the above describee Brett Bremer Sports Editor Constantine took a 42-20 Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference crossover win over the visiting Delton Kellogg girls’ basketball team Tuesday night. Jalin Lyons had five rebounds and seven deflections for the Panthers and DK head coach Kevin Lillibridge said Lucy Lester also played tough defense in the paint for his team. The loss drops the DK girls to 1-6 overall this season. They will be back in action on the road > in a SAC Central ballgame at Martin Fri­ K •a ' rit . NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNH Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Com­ mission will conduct a public hearing tor the following: Case Number; SP-01-2025 - Ernest Jones (Applicant); Ernest and Margaret Jones (Property Owner) GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH Location: 5091 Walnut Ridge, Battle Creek Ml in Section 29 fail Io do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 19th day of February 2025 at 8:30 o'clock in the forenoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall lermrnate w atever mterest (pole barn) that would equal a combined footprint that is more than 150% of the size of the home. Section 501.F of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance prohibits combined accessory building footprints that are larger than 150% of the principal residence in RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district. MEETING DATE: January 27,2025 TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: ELVIN LEROY LUCAS. Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOT Hastings, Michigan 49058 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon MOORE an apf»al, either verbally or in writing, will be given the oppor- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE tunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. MOORE Any written response may be mailed to the address listed GERALD JOSEPH MONTEITH III below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Plan THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GERALD JOSEPH ning Director James McManus atjmcmanus@bafrvcQunty.orq, The special use applications are available for public Inspec­ MONTEITH III. may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. tion at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State street Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio­ Hon. Vicky L.AIspaugh P42572 tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting^earing upon ten (10} DRAFTED BY: DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) Tripp. Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barty by writing or call the following: Eric Zuzga, County Ad­ ministrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)945-1284. 269/945-9585 \\tnt-dc\Company\DHT Client FilesWan Guilder, Jodi\Order to Answer.doc I » T-y / Kellogg are chasing their first conference f' victory. The Clippers are 2-5 overall. Constantine improved to 3-6 on the I ft » A 'V UIL’- season with its win over the Delton girls. Lion ladies have best round three performance yet of Johnstown Township. Purpose; Request to erect a 32' x 40’ accessory building MONTEITH III. > O'. MOORE MOORE >:■:! 11^ M THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SYDNEY LEE ROOT THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RONALD EUGENE ^•A^fer-d day night, Jan. 10. Both Martin and Delton ELVIN LEROY LUCAS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF RICHARD DONALD I ' • property. If the Defendants, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN JUAREY fc'W •s ; I described as commencing at the Southwest >' 4/ A?e A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Z" Ik '. r Sarah Vandenburg, Barry County Clerk 1 I ■'Ill bt!-' ♦ ft s : I Wk’. Maple Valley had the number two Division 4 score and the third best score overall at its own Maple Valley New Year Invite Saturday. The Lion varsity competitive cheer team had its top round three perfonnance of the season and earned its highest over­ all score of the season at 637.08 points. “Overall, 1 was pleased by our perfor­ mance,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen said. “We have some areas we need to clean up in each round and work clean up the small details in each round. Stockbridge won the Division 4 com­ petition with a score of 646.8 points and Perry was third behind the Lions with a score of 596.46. Sturgis, a D2 squad, had the day’s top overall score at 652.94. Hastings had a total score of608.58 and Pennfield, a D3 team, put up a final score of 596.5. Maple Valley's round three score of 273,8 was the second best of the day overall behind the Stockbridge girls who had a score of 280.4. The Lion team also had scores of 197.8 in round one and 165.48 in round two. The Hastings girls, competing for the first time this season, had a score of 199.8 in round one, 180.18 in round two and 228.6 in round three. The Saxons were set to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season at Pennfield Wednesday, Jan. 8, and then will be back in action Saturday at the Paw Paw Invitational. The Maple Valley girls return to action tonight, Jan. 9, at the Caledonia Purple and Gold Invite and then start the Big 8 Conference season at Stockbridge Monday, Jan. 13. The Lions went into the holiday break winning the Dec. 21 Gobles Holiday Bash, finishing strong after having a stunt come down in round three. Huissen said a great start in rounds one and two was key to the first-place finish at the five-team meet. ( t 4-. ( J I '•9 ------ •* s* -'4 ‘-A> 1 '•>1 ,*» VJ" < * **•» :». » ft I ft » (" 4 i u•> 1 < ft I ^Au it ‘X ”Vft A ^1 ,* ■. T , *. ? ft -.I • ’ft < p I. A '. •* « CH « k ft ’V? I » ft *: 1 ft 1 tII ' .r *T*’ X. » t ’k xK t» ( I f » k k > M.* ft ft '» k '4 I k ftl ( - ft i • r (0, I K t Vr K o; *. i » <1 1 H! ft I t » (. <’» 1 *•1 • I I h vt l’« '•b*. I V > A»' \1 t > -u t 1 I I i ( • I s r >. ■ -.■b ft t 4 I t«> ' c k 1• I .ft * ' 4. t u 1 1 » ’V’ Si . ♦ f ‘ I « A J ♦ I 1 ! \ I '4 *}^ • > . i f r ( ■J t • k i Brett Bremer Sports Editor ( ‘i XJ . �5. ’’k A X * I I I, i I ill. 1i S < t1T 'U nrcc.1®^* Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com t I A r I Improvements continue for DK/HHS swimmers I I <1’ k 1 i I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg/Hastings freshman Richard Fritz had to come up and give head coach Andrea Jackson a high five at the end of the meet. He cut four seconds off his previous best time in the 100-yard freestyle during the DK/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team’s South­ western and Central Michigan Conference dual against South Having in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. Fritz, one of four new swimmers on the nine-member team this winter, also raced in the 100-yard backstroke for the first time Tuesday. Jackson, the program’s first-year head coach, said Fritz was a little apprehensive about making it four lengths of the pool in the race, but in the end there was a trio of Rams in his wake and he earned the third-place points for the DK/Hastings team. South Haven did get the victoiy Tuesday night, outscoring the DK/Hastings boys 108-54. The DK/Hastings team has five returning athletes this season, a group that includes senior DJ Kuck, juniors Colton Baker, Gavin Bagley and Reese Hammond and sophomore Caleb Kramer. Kuck led a 1 -2-3 finish for the DK/Hastings team in that 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1 minute 5.65 seconds. Bagley was the runner-up in 1:23.58 and Fritz clocked in at 1:38.12. Kuck also won the 100-yard butterfly beating out South Haven junior Carson Dissette by a little over half a second with a time of 1:03.98. Baker had the DK/Hastings team’s only other win on the evening with a score of 159.65 points in the diving competition. Coach Jackson was also excited to have sophomore Cruize Rathbum roll through a full six-dive program for the first time in an exhibition performance. “ We ’ re hitting PR ’ s almost every meet, ” Jackson A said. “We’re definitely hitting distance in practice now. We hit the fundamentals first, so working on starts, and turns, and stroke development primarily. Now we ’ re getting that distance in so we ’re starting to see a lot more of those PR’s each meet and a lot J : I ■j‘ i I ) I = - >30' ; 4 I ’’til I V if US 1 t I I A rr^ I I K I— /• ' HL I I I 'Ct. ■ • '' Ijic i f 1 II 1 I J8i H r mo - >- ' •- M I 1 ' I J I I * * ni‘ '7T- Jf-b I I ♦ Jiit - I 4 1 I r A [ J‘ I I I 4 I I I I I I i •i^ I r I J ( X f 1 I t ft t * r • T I i I » 1 I 1 I * rC . t I J I < ♦ J 1 t- •t;c / AAi. I I I r f 4 i " ■ 4 I 11 f I. ’*”5 A j z F f sr • *• C VC * if f f kA 4 t A, t I It t k u Of) \| ilB < V wa; ■ - f'l I f. J 9 Af'iT A ni L ) I .hi •s. 1 1 I 1 k i J I Icw: *11 ir I % •.i Mi A I J J T* A-. V‘ tit 4 •z * v T. f ■ K ' 4^ ** >> A - > ** 4 Delton Kellogg/Hastings senior DJ Kuck races to a victory In the 100-yard butterfly during his team’s SCC dual against visiting South Haven at Hastings High School Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer more confidence built in the boys in what they can do.” She said she thought the team had at least one new personal record in every event Tuesday. “The culture of the boys has been incredible,” Jackson said. “They have really helped each other along through all of it. Even in practice, if I step away for a minute, I don’t have to worry about them at all. They’re usually working on something. They’re not messing around. They’re working on something, tweaking something and helping each other out which is great. South Haven sophomore Zander Duncan was the only guy other than Kuck to win two individual events. Duncan took the 50-yard freestyle in 23.81 seconds and the 100yard freestyle in 54.15. Kramer was third in that 50-yard freestyle to lead DK/Hastings with a time of 27.41. Duncan was also a part of Ram wins in the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay. The DK/ Hastings team of Bagley, Baker, Kuck and Kramer placed second in the 200-yard medley relay in 2:04.85, a little less than two seconds behind the winning South Haven foursome. Kramer, Bagley, Rathbum and Baker placed second in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1;57,22. DK/Hastings also had the 400-yard freestyle relay team of Fritz, Bagley, Hammond and Kuck second in 5:06.59. Hammond placed third in his first 500-yard freestyle race this season. He added a fourth-place time in the 100-yard breaststroke too right behind freshman teammate Eli Li who was third. Jackson said for the most part all of her guys have been open to trying new things. There is definitely some strength and technique yet to gain in the butterfly and the breaststroke in the group overall. “1 actually had some of them surprise me that they were willing to try more than I expected,” Jackson said. “I told them all whether or not they’re good at it or they like it, they will all know all four strokes before the end of the season. They know that is kind of that end goal.” The DK/Hastings team is set to host Wayland Union in a non-conference dual tonight, Jan. 9, and will be back in action in the SCC Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Sturgis. Next Satur­ day, Jan. 18, the team hosts its DK/Hastings Invitational. s J y !1 •. 1 4 J t ‘ i ’’ r J?* ft. V , 4 4 I 1 r I i> f * Otsego takes tiebreaker to down TK at Three Rivers *? 9- .<-1 V 1 -MMs I I »XWB* •4 w ' « to J 'ffflr .if/ i IRJ f£’ £ I «TJ I I J> tu to* J.. I f f * J h4M »r r Atlffiitijr// U Ui.1 '•^a^ I La i Pl ■n rI J F3‘>a a 'lit •4 I I I 1 Mil.;? I I I ______ 1 i /fiBrlT EiOff I I I { I •s. 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Christien Miller at 120 pounds, Diego Rodas at 132, Camden Peter at 157, Blake Bossenberger at 165 and Jackson Smith at 175 pounds had pins in the dual with the Bulldogs for TK and Tanner Buxton tallied a 16-0 technical fall at 215 pounds. TK led 35-26 following Buxton’s win, but the Bulldogs’ Ethan Wilson outscored Jimmy Mane 4-1 in the 285-pound bout and then the Trojan team forfeited the 106-pound weight class to Otsego’s Connor Mitchell. Miller was 5-0 forthe day forTK with four pins and a 9-8 victory. Brody Morrill from Three Rivers. Bossenberger, Rodas and Peter all went 4-1. The host Wildcats won the tourna­ ment championship with a 62-14 win over Niles in the championship match. Constantine defeated Portage Northern 38-34 in the match for third place. 1 t. . siH •• I * ,4<* I e .. 1 » 4^ .S’* Ie I 0^^ 'Yu r ' I I I r •J 7^ • -t: » » f •; Teachworth girls place second for Vikes at DeWitt ■rt - > •V * 90 »»- If p. I V •S T . 1'6'^ * k > -ri? >* is .15^' 1^. 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Isabella Yuhasz was one of three indi­ vidual champions for the DeWitt team. Lillian Yuhasz was the 140-pound champ for the Panthers and teammate Jamie Cook won the 125-pound weight class. Portland got a championship from 235-pounder Rylan Johns and Sexton’s Ayan Kelley won the 155-pound weight class. Lowell had two champions with Veronica Tapia winning at 100 pounds and Tatianna Castillo taking the title at 110 pounds. The Lakewood girls head to Lakeview for a tournament Friday, Jan. 10. T I' r, Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood’s Lillian Teachworth and Alliona Teachworth scored runner-up finishes Friday, Jan. 3, as the Vikings took part in the DeWitt Girls’ Invita­ tional. The Viking varsity girls’ wrestling team was eighth overall on the day at the tournament with 29 schools represented. Lillian was the runner-up at 105 pounds. She pinned DeWitt’s Corra Byars in the second period of their semifinal round match, but then fell to Dansville’s Aubrey Mayr in the third period of their championship bout. Alliona took a runner-up finish at 130 pounds and had a little more work to do. She was 3-1 overall on the day with pins of Harper Creek’s Kayla Miller, Portland’s Kyla Fuller and St. Johns’ Lori Morris. Her lone loss was to DeWitt’s Isabella Yuhasz by technical fall. The Lakewood team also had Juliana Taylor place third at 235 pounds and Ko- I r fl ■' 1? r** V 4 (• Y "1 '!■ la ♦ « *♦ b STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO:24-791-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L ALSPAUGH HEATHER RITCHIE, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, and the Unknown Heirs of Sadie L. Pike, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE Defendants.________ ____________________ Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff TO: ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE, Based on the pleadings filed in the above­ entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE, Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, Stale of Michigan, described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 22 IN THE VILLAGE OF ORANGEVILLE, ACCORDING TO PLAT ON FILE IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE FOR COUNTY OF BARRY, AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH PAST THE WESTERN BOUNDARIES OF LOT 22 AND 21 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18. THENCE WEST PAST THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF LOTS 18.17,16. 15, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14. THENCE NORTH TO A LINE DUE WEST TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 14. THENCE NORTH TO ALINE DUE WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 22, THENCE EAST TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 08-11-017-247-00 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the above­ described property. If the Defendants, ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINA PIKE, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above-entitled matter, and on the 5lh day of February, 2024 at 11 :30 A.M., this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest ESTATE OF SADIE L. PIKE, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.3 and ARMINAPIKE, may have in and to the above-described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Date; Dec. 16, 2024 Drafted by: Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 \ltnt-dc\Cornpany\DHT Client Files\Ritchie, Heather\Pike Estate\Order to Answer.docx r STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORTHE COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO.24- 790 -CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON.VICKYL.ALSPAUGH WILLIAM AND CHRISTINE MOSHER, Plaintiffs, vs. LINDA R SIMMONS, THOMAS J. MARRIOT, BETTY G. MARRIOT, MICHAEL T. MARRIOT, DAWN J. MARRIOT, JOSEPH E. MARRIOT, CONSUELO A. MARRIOT, ROBERT J. WIRSING, MARGARETA,WIRSING Defendants.___________________________ Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_____________________ Based on the pleadings filed in the above-entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING Shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property located in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST ’A LINE OF SECTION 32, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT SOUTH 89’04'32" EAST 2246.22 FEET FROM THE WEST ’A POST OF SAID SECTION 32; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89*’04’32’’ EAST ALONG SAIDU LINE 175.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 00’^07’02" WEST, 350.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°04’32"WEST, 175.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00°07’02” EAST, 350.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL #08-01-032-003-00 at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted below to assert any interest in the abovedescribed property. If the Defendants, LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above-entitled matter, and on the 5th day of February, 2024 at 11 ;00 A.M., this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LINDA R SIMMONS THOMAS J. MARRIOT BETTY G. MARRIOT MICHAEL T. MARRIOT DAWN J. MARRIOT JOSEPH E. MARRIOT CONSUELO A. MARRIOT ROBERT J. WIRSING MARGARET A. WIRSING, may have in and to the above-described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh P42572 Drafted by; Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Q:\DHT Client Files\Mosher, William and Christine\Order to Answer.docx A �* I J t s 12 Thursday, January 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner.com mo3. Lamb champs: Saxons win home invite Brett Bremer all three of his opponents on the day. The Maple Valley team also had Joe Long the runner-up at 285 pounds and Fi­ llip Nowak the runner-up at 144 pounds. Hunter Stufin and Zoerman are a pair of freshmen who earned their first Lamb titles Saturday. Both Hunter and Reyd have been really impressive so far in their debut season," coach Slaughter said. “Hunter is one of the best technicians we have seen in while. Reyd is a brawler who just wrestles hard for six minutes." Hunter Sulfin ran his record to 17-1 with his 106-pound championship. He pinned Oscoda’s Preston Nash in the semifinals and then rolled to an 18-2 win over Caledonia’s Max Schnurstein in the championship round. Zoerman at 120 moved his record to 17-2 with his 120-poundchampionship for the Saxons. He pinned Caledonia’s Josh Grace and ±en Ionia’s Chad Campbell in the third period of his first two matches, and ±en met up with 2024 state medalist Blake Wendling from New Lothrop in the championship match and scored a 7-5 win. Zoerman scored two take downs in the first period against Wendling and then held on for the two-point victory. Friddle spent only 137 seconds wres­ tling to win the 215-pound championship. He is now a four-time champion at the Lamb for ±e Saxons.. His longest match of the day was his 215-pound champi­ onship bout against Caledonia’s Thomas Hodgson in which he scored a pin 65 seconds in. The Saxons’ ±ree-time state medalist is now 19-1 overall this season. Renner pinned all three ofhis opponents includingNewLothrop’sKyler Campbell in the 150-pound championship match. Warner stuck Clio’s Bryan O’Kelly in the 190-pound championship match. “[Renner] has had a lot ofgrowth since last year and really becoming a guy we can count on to wrestle hard and win matches," Slaughter said. The runner-up team from Caledonia had nine top-four medalists and got its lone championship from James Carrow V who stuck the Saxons’ Jordan Hum­ phrey in the 132-pound championship match. Carrow V won all three of his bouts by pin in less than a minute. Sports Editor Caledonia was the only team within 100 points of the Saxons as Hastings varsity wrestling team won its 63rd An­ nual LH Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School Saturday. Hunter Sutfin, Reyd Zoerman, Liam Renner, Keegan Sutfin, Tate Warner and Isaac Friddle won flight championships for the Saxon ‘Gold’ team that took the championship, and teammates Jordan Humphrey and Matthew Shults were second at their weight class. The Saxons’ Keegan Sutfin, a state medalist last season, ran his record to 19-0 with three wins in the 157-pound weight class. He stuck Caledonia’s Ian DeHaan and then Oscoda’s Brett Travis in his first two matches and then pulled out a 5-4 win over New Lothrop’s Dalton Birchmeier in the 157-pound championship match. A take down midway through the first period and an early reversal in the second period proved all the points Sutfin needed. Birchmeier is a three-time state qualifier and a two-time state medalist. “Keegan probably had one of the best finals match ups," Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said. “Tl\e score of the match was close in tlie end but Keegan was in control of the match the whole time, he won and controlled every po­ sition. He is doing a great job this year. He is the real deal right now and beating a lot of great competition." Hastings also had Maverik Peake, Isaac Lilley and Jace Acker place fourth. A Hastings ‘Blue’ team that placed ninth at the ten-team tournament had Jax Balderson and Reese Hammond place third Ethan McCormick finish fourth. The Hastings ‘Gold’ team won the tournament title with 257 points ahead of Caledonia ‘Gold’ 199, New Lothrop 126.5, Saranac 118.5, Montabella 94, Oscoda 92, Maple Valley 86, Ionia 83.5, Bellevue 79 and Clio 78.5. Maple Valley got a championship from Jackson Burpee in the 170-pound weight class. He pinned the Saxons’ Shults mid­ way through the second period of their championship round bout improving his record to 13-3 overall this season. The Lion state qualifier from a year ago pinned J Tr- 1 J 1 4 iW: * /I k A k K ■’ * • i I if. F Jf Ir ■.'V. J 4 .f?; LSai—^M 1? A I I V4 I* F< ?c i K 1 I, The Saxons’ Liam Renner works to pin Montabella's Keith Miller during the first period of their quarterfinal match in the 150-pound weight class at Saturday ’s LH Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer ^Cherry Health . . -1. 1 f/ £ nt n- I r 4* A. t J i I I 1 % 1 a w I ?* i A* I '■ 1 t > I ( Car I I I ft 7 U t ••l • z* I Jtir I I •i I.. « k r 1 it ( H♦ •.-r^ Hastings t75-pounder Matthew Shults closes in on a pin of Caledonia’s Muhammed Turk during their quarterfinal match Saturday at the annual LH Lamb Tournament at Hastings High School. 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If you appreciate history, you’ll definitely enjoy (the job) more.” Reed is getting settled in as the coun­ ty’s new register of deeds, taking over for Barb Hurless, who was a fixture at the office for decades. Reed doesn’t come in completely cold, though. She Many people who opt to serve their county as a register of deeds come to that position with a real estate or mort­ gage background. After all, these two lines of business essentially go handin-hand. Emily Reed’s background could be considered different — perhaps uncon­ ventional — but it is experience that she believes will help her thrive in the role. She’s a history buff and her new gig has her knee-deep in Barry County’s history. It’s definitely a benefit,” Reed said. “Most people come into ±is from a real estate background or mortgage lending background. For me, we’re (^v/ ‘jiqos*! vfifiM -nooT TO atttto i BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 r t I $1. Armed with passion for history, Reed takes over as county register of deeds iri naiawi itt»w *»«“ 11 oh J ‘/ns." oi THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, January 16, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com t k f Vv Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings has served in the office for three years, most recently as chief deputy, before she ran for register of deeds unopposed in last year’s election. The register of deeds office may not be one that is talked about often, but it is vital to life in any county. The office is the central authority on who owns land and backs it up with thorough records of deeds and land titles. Reed, who is a 2008 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, comes to the position with experience in museums and archiving. After high school, she received a bachelor’s degree in history at Harding University in Arkansas and then completed an online master’s degree program at the University of Oklahoma. While there is a very functional purpose to her work as the register of deeds, the job does come with elemerits of history a perk for Reed. I worked for a little bit at the Hastings Public Library at their local history collection and I just was very interested in the local history of the area and now, as register of deeds, that’s what we do — we have every­ one’s deeds back from the beginning of the county and it's really cool. I get to learn a lot about the people in the areas around me and how the area got started and it’s also nice to know I’m contributing to that going forward.” Reed has big shoes to fill with the departure of Hurless, whose name had become synonymous with the office. *4 See REED on 4 z I 4 Longtime Hastings Twp. supervisor Jim Brown dies at 86 wT sBgitssH emitpvreJ Barry County Lite racy Council revamping under new leadership « bOBlwM yUdM nfJ;7i3jfr Molly Macleod Editor J iOtib < b ,b‘jw grri)iifriuorr! ) gr)Ofa_jK> .no^rnofF biiif!iEJ42gni KtaniBsH 9 qirlEnwol TSlisd A*. ‘J f K daSiij e .: jitl. ,Y£bfru8nob5i{b 'r fl r Ji ri a ii» ■' 'i' r/ioqu? ^'qirienwoT ' ..} 335Jfcl zid lijfln' r3 'to (iGTV/aa'lo'wri (^'L' Oi' Iti 3 A I O E ino 4Ji>oda r-41 <2J I 4 J t J i •.-M I JI I I I ) Hdenrnin^T . ?; noiuioo ) ‘ J •nvaJorfw XobUcI I J .2- Kir • J * s.'.A 'bbl ; / I I £ ;■ 'fr.voiti^yioi '■ , r I . \iiioAnor^fl I < T“ *C. I e Jfssociation and on the Hastings town Development Authority. B nonApriI5,1938, James “Jim” ■^sj^e Brown was bom in Roanoke, ^.^efore his parents moved to Wis^iffin. They later moved to Hastings, i : 4 '■r* n, ■4 rf t J ret i I <. I •• T > i b Z'Mfl IJlfJ YDflT. t i Bk] bfi/1 no> b s ♦* 1 b. t A ( itL'j £rr.iJ to oiM ri-Ji gsn ' Tioi'i ondEubsT; 2EL!' ) oHl ni loorlf^ T..JA .dc' orh ni b'J i'j- » ’ ' JJIi 'jH .ZIG'j ■'‘r,'. Te Brown grew up. rown began his schooling at St. jRAe of Lima Catholic School beffofe graduating from Hastings High Smool in the Class of 1956. After hjfch school, Brown served in the fl T9 i Itoqqoslbd ggnk^anv/ I t 1 4 t'j o Q' 7rrrM:L- H' H noJuniiiA % AiTny in Germany for two years. He as* ! i f was al^o a member of the Arlington Cemetery Color Guard for a year. He has three children, James Brown, III, Ross Brown, and Becky Brown, and enjoyed 30 years of mar­ riage with his wife, Donna. An entrepreneur. Brown studied business at Davenport University in Grand Rapids. He later received a certificate of learning from Harvard University in urban planning. Brown made a living for himself in a variety of different jobs and indus­ tries, developing as a businessman along the way. After his time in the Army, Brown returned to Hastings and began work­ ing a series of jobs: Hastings Area School System bus garage mechanic, Snap-On tools dealer and head of the automotive hand tools division at Hastings Manufacturing. 11 07^ '. EBV/ nc'j r :ch bwii) lok ’ '• TuismtO asmisl .naiblirlj ioi.L vtofl bnt /rwoiLl m‘A .III .nwmH -un 10 zu'jv ori>^vA»;;3 .rr/zoffl .cnnMl z-'-H <■; irtJiw bMbul?. rrwoifi .luyir^i^qyrnf) nA i'i* ! i . ifKiaqrooiF sfibtbaiBBw ^lortitebdon tifeiez SH- I t ( J I I I i fii ii. ZEjniEud i. b'jviooyi i5Il! .2bjqfi>i bnsiD frt^fTwli rnoi! ^n-mctjLto aifioftitioo SvL faflE iffHoilinbi 16351 ffWtfl ► I k .^ninnfilq jwaiu nr nitURnrriToi eni / il c^bErnnz/mfi <t I J wweqmoiL -2ubni bni; 2doi vm'j'ftib'to vjoixsv t ncrneaanigud t ?/ sniqolwso ,29nJ ■mKiqiA. aril gnob; nwoih ./nnAsrlt ni i girl A -liiow bns g^ndgtl 1 nih -nujloi 'f h v .VVQf fii «• « 1 f J I 891A 8gnij2il! In b 20’ .OTlCrioSfTrjJJJ T:,:. r. bjudMl 1 i • /iilwlaf □dHo bESilbncrjlctl ?i.;oin(>-q£f!? ^Mteopaabioq jf I I 1 k » J TS I I noitizib gfcrj bnu! 'jviionioJU' 'flT?. Wii/ 1 ( r ir ooEliinfiM avj'iiizjH I J p I , Molly Macleod Editor those people who thought of me like a son.” Brown credits Thompson with helping him get his start in business; and business is what got Brown started in politics. Brown purchased the McCoy and Hender­ shott buildings in downtown Hastings in 1988. Owning property downtown made Brown eligible to serve on Hastings’ Downtown Devel­ opment Authority, which assists in the historical preservation, correction and deterioration pre­ vention in the business district; the DDA also encourages economic development in downtown. “Long story short, because I owned the property, I could legally be on the Downtown Development Authority. And so they asked me if I would be on and I was on there for 23 years,” Brown said. “And, so, that was not an elected position, but it was nice for the city and we really all like working on it.” One of Brown’s proudest accomplishments during his storied career of community service was creating a solar-powered recycling module After 23 years at the helm of the Barry County Literacy Council, Jim Atkinson says he is excited to turn over the reins to Ellen Main, a retired special education teacher. Atkinson, an avid reader, has led the council for much of the millen­ nium. He and other volunteers take time to work with adult residents on reading, building up their skills and confidence. Main is taking over for Atkinson and hopes to revamp the council. She is seeking more volunteers to help adults in Barry County improve their reading skills. The council serves Barry County resi­ dents who are 18 or older and are seeking assistance with reading. Anyone interested in receiving help from the literacy council, or volunteering as a tutor, can call the council at 269-948-9900. The Barry County Literacy Council was established by the state in the early 1980s, Atkinson said. It was originally located in the old library building, now the Tyden Center. Today, volunteers meet with students on the second floor of the new Hastings Public Library building at 111 E. State Street. The room, located kitty-comer to the See BROWN on 4 See REVAMPING on 4 5^5 •• I ' LQv. I itSViKHlKdUG m iGfF// _ rwo*8 4 I I V1 >• The county is mourning this week after news of longtime Hastings Charter Township supervisor Jim Brown’s death at the age of 86. He died on Sunday, Jan. 5. Brown served as Hastings Charter Township’s supervisor from 2000 u^il his latest term expired at the etm of 2024. He was a longtime her of several boards in the area, iiS Sng as chairman of the BIRCH yjfwcw jiF ; ggn’lESlt ' 1OH /’I j J jI n' There, Brown met someone who had a life-changing impact: Hany Thomp­ son, more commonly known as Bud Thompson, ±e vice president of Hast­ ings Manufacturing and the president of Hastings Manufacturing Canada. “I was at [Hastings Manufacturing] for maybe five years, four or five,” Brown said in a previous Banner interview. “One day, Bud called me in on a Friday and he said, 'What I’m about to tell you is for your own good.’ He said, Tt’s OK, but just remember it’s for your own good.’ “I thought maybe it was a raise or whatever. And he said, ‘Today’s your last day. Thompson fired him, saying, ' You’re a square peg in around hole. Unbeknownst to Brown, Thomp­ son had plans for him: He helped Brown get a job at K-Line Industries automotive company in Holland. What Thompson wanted, Brown said, was to push him toward bigger and better opportunities. Eventually, Brown was helping run K-Line Industries. Then, after seven years at K-Line, Brown went back to work with Thompson. At that time, Thompson wanted to buy Dowl-It, a woodwork­ ing company out of Spring Lake, but needed help running the company. “He said, Tf I buy the company and give you half of it, would you run it for me?’ And I said, ‘Yeah,’” Brown recalled. For helping him run the company, Thompson gave half of Dowl-It to Brown. Approximately a year after he left K-Line to work full-time at Dowl-It in 1977, Brown got an offer from Thompson to buy the rest of the com­ pany for $ 15,000 - which Brown did. “He hired me, he fired me, and he put me on the map,” Brown said. “He was a very smart guy. He was one of r Longtime Hastings Charter Township supervisor Jim Brown died earlier this month on Jan 5. He was 86. File photos I J siimiHii I If I 1 iniiiiilll *04979 11019 r -_______ I JL'*- 3 1 PREP PUSHES LIONS TO SECOND AT FIRST BIG 8 MEET •f w i ) L I** .e&.I i tl* •1,1 'Vir .J,' I' I 1 4i ' 49 ^jr h t»' PAGE 12 3 I 4 S T - II V I Hf I u I SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM I B S« YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE w iffi Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. u—■ I 11 I I I SI r i ''W « B 1 if Bfl I, I 4 < «• 12 ' kI 1 I L0310^052 L ■ ip I ,-.v •>. SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 •> THE HASTINGS BANNER Ri* * ■ '■"Ts , >- 1 : I e ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I 1 i * . ■" I i' > > �4 /i 2 Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner.com Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County supports Orangeville Community Outreach Molly Macleod Editor «nr«|U i 4 1 v*' immmna siffv I t Orangeville Community Outreach’s impact in 2025 will be boosted, in part, by a large sum of money donated to the group by the Women's Giving Cirvic bY' Barry County. , The Women’s Giyir^ Girckof County is S '^rAdfrof WmnluWty m'embers who are interested in learning about and contributing to local non-profit organizations. Members meet quarterly and, together, vote on one organization to support. All members then write a personal check for $50 (or $30, if under age 30) to that non-profit. In November, members of the circle gathered al The JefTcrson in Hastings and voted to support Orangeville Community Outreach this quarter. WGC representa­ tives handed over a check for $5,550 last week. With this quarter’s donation, the Women’s Giving Circle has contributed $324,940 to Barry County non-profit organizations since it began in 2013. Orangeville Community Outreach (OCO) is a group of volunteers based in Orangeville Township who are dedicated to increasing the quality of life for citi­ zens in that township and in southwest Barry County. The group has been active since 2006. One of OCO's current initiatives is the Soup’s On Fresh Food Distribution. Volunteers distribute fresh food to county residents in need of food, clothing and other items on the first Wednesday of each month. This program serves not Volunteers are looking forward to bringing back its Tuesday night com­ munity dinners this time with a new partner. The Orangeville Baptist Church, located at 6921 Marsh Road in Plainw ell, is teaming up with OCO to host Tuesday night community dinners. The commu­ nity dinners were an (KO staple before the COVID-19 pandemic when many things were put on hold across the world. Organizers say they are excited to bring back the community dinner on Tuesday, March 20 at the Orangeville Baptist Church. The dinners will be once a month to start. Should there be interest, organizers hope the dinners can be held W'cekiv. “Every one I talk to about this program is excited about it because we’re doing something. Our motto is, ‘You can't change the world but you can change the world around us. And this is just one way to do it. We’re uplifting the people of Orangeville and in southwest Barry County,” said Paradowski. The community dinners aren’t the only collaboration between (K’O and the church. “We partnered up with the Orangeville Baptist Church and they help deliver to the shut-ins,” said Paradowski. “These people that can’t gel out, and people that work but can’t be there when we would normally deliver to accept the food. More information on Orangeville Community Outreach can be found at its website, ocoforthepeople.org. See GIVING on 4 i ? The Women's Giving Circle of Barry County voted this quarter to support Orangeville Community Outreach, a local non-profit that helps raise the quality of life for southwest Barry County residents through various initiatives. Pictured at The Jefferson in Hastings are volunteers with Orangeville Community Outreach and members of the Women's Giving Circle. At the far left, the Womens Giving Circle of Barry County's Jan Hawthorne passes a check to Mark Paradowski of Orangeville Community Outreach. Photo by Molly Macleod only residents of Orangeville Township but also the rest of Barry County. The fresh food distribution currently serves 315 families across the county. Many of OCO's initiatives give seniors an opportunity for community interaction. One ofthe hardest things with seniors is when a spouse dies, they’re alone. When their kids grow up, they move away, so they’re shut in. So when we did our Soup’s On Fresh Food initiative, people would come in at five, six in the morning, all dressed up,” said Mark Paradowski, a volunteer with OCO. OCO volunteers also maintain a food pantry, located at the Orangeville Com­ munity Center. The OCO Food Pantry is available to anyone who needs emergen­ cy food once a month. Pickup is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those utilizing the pantry are asked to coordinate a pickup time with OCO volunteers ahead of time. s -irr J . /, F t i IT’’ * ... « I ’ -: " ■ *,: U‘i ■ ■>, U , iA «'• ,ri ! I ,( 1 f>H i r Mi •e 1 9 .i; I > A 9 -4 I 4 I < r' ( r I 11 z I I f I I t n 9 I » # f * ! a«h « • I» i i a J I 4 i A B F J J’ V -r *1 * 5 ^4 rfCfi^ u k I 1 A 'j, ' ''**5 r.* V wi* I • 4 <»• 'V. t;-nsun -rt*' a > I 5W< ■ . r' * i.'' > Vv I I F I r Delton woman charged with manslaughter soon to be back in court A / DID YOU SEE? 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EDITORIAL mmacleod@mihomepaper,com X I a 9 All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept., 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). This newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an ad constitutes acceptance of the advertiser's order. r 9 E 1351 N M-43 Hwy. '’ii ■ Shoppers at the Hastings Family Fare can choose to carry their groceries in bags decorated with meaningful art made by Hastings elementary schoolers starting Monday. Students at Southeastern Elementary, Central Elementary and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School decorated paper bags with their dreams for a better world in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20. The bags will be available beginning Monday morning until they run out. To read more on the annual project and how Hastings kids are reflecting ahead of MLK Jr. Day, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder, Photo provided ADVERTISING > *1^ * CONTACT US K V .A ' t (USPS #71830) c] 11 rni * 7 f I • \ ' "W It- I I* b aW- *411 . Ms I t M I 1 9 9 M 'L; V w w:,* i > I ! 1 V I ■■■ I'. I* iij . *1- % J 1 ''.t< MI t I I - » •’r' Shopper Sun & News _.5-i n—mp UU’ Ti i I Advisor r«i * 4 NEWSPAPER DEADLINES « I Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer detectives detailed the follow­ ing steps taken before police A preliminary exam is ex­ arrested Wingeier for the al­ pected later this month for a leged crimes. woman facing manslaughter »•• Kentwood Firefighters noted Vl© and unlawful imprisonment that they broke off a padlock charges in connection with a that locked the outside door of fatal fire at a self-storage facil­ burnt storage unit 454. After Morgan ity in Kentwood on Thursday, forced entry, they found Abosa­ Wingeier Nov. 7, according to Kentwood mra’s body. District Court records. Officers learned from the Before she was arrested manager of Broadmoor Self-Stofage that on Dec. 19 and later arraigned on the Nancy Wingeier rented out the unit for charges the following day, the defendant her daughter, Morgan. was identified by police as 32-year-old As stated in the affidavit, at approxi­ Morgan Lee Wingeier, who, in a court mately 12:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.7, document, lists an address in Delton. Wingeier was seen on surveillance video According to the communications padlocking storage unit 454. manager for the City of Kentwood, She then drove away from the property the Kentwood Fire Department (KFD) with her mother behind the wheel, leav ­ determined that the fire started in the ing Abosamra inside the shed without storage unit where the body of 33-yearfood, water, light, electricity, or any old Corrine Rose Abosamra was found. means of communication with the out ­ She was originally from the Ann Arbor side world for nearly 23 hours. area. The cause of the fire is unknown. Approximately 10 hours later, around In an affidavit of probable cause for 8:30 p.m., smoke appeared on the video arrest obtained by the Hastings Banner, footage, and then, after almost 45 min­ utes, flames became visible. Kentwood Police and the Kentwood Fire Department (KFD) arrived on the fire scene at approximately 10:58 p.m. Detectives tracked down Wingeier and interviewed her the following morning on Nov. 8 at a hotel where she was staying. She told police she intentionally locked the unit because Nancy had previously questioned why she had it unlocked. Monday at 4:00 pm She did not want her mom to know that Abosamra was inside. Wingeier told detectives her original Monday at 5:00 pm plan was to go back to the storage unit a couple of hours later and unlock it, however, she never returned because “the things she was doing took longer Tuesday at Noon tlian she expected.” Wingeier also told detectives that when she locked Abosamra inside the storage unit, she knew that Abosamra did not Wednesday at Noon have any way out of the unit, nor did she have a working phone or any way to contact anyone in case of an emergency while she was inside of the unit. Wednesday at Noon The defendant, who was convicted last March of using meth, is in custody at the Kent County jail on a $50,000 bond. Records show that Wingeier is expected Group to be back in court on Jan. 23 for a pre­ liminary exam. NUM*- T ' « a �iI I MH i THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I I 3 Thursday, January 16, 2025 1 tz___ .t. w * Y FT I City approves bid for Michigan Ave. bridge repairs n ' -r f Molly Macleod iFVif < A F 1i Editor '‘J A I /I 4 i 4. f'- './■ br f 7' I r '4 * I I * <i 54^ V *rr; It.' -1 J ^1 At •< f El J I • I'. Cl « » K '. I I I 7*^ / 5a CT I X I ^1' I I ,tr*T 1 1 » WA —k ■ ' , I “I 4 1 •s I 4 f • ! t'' J 4 ‘I, I i A > ‘f * I I 1 I I I H'. •» 'uh . C : 4 1 ' I • >, 1. A 'ii> I s J J J I I * I I I rj *S“- 1. I k « 4 I t I .' J 4 f I I ..1 5 * . *« T 1 I J''•» \ I I I 4 <■ I > I?-. ■' * t. 4 » liUULCto r I ► ^nTOt| 4 z I J I Zi I < i I • 1 t < rtsv •'9:^ w<w ' -n- V. r if; z Zi * . jbr h : r ■ ' t ,■ t I r.. ■ ■1 ■ V r 1 I J I 4 T 4 ’12 -■nT eB c •, .74/h i-J I 1 /.i'Cjl j'"?? ' -11 I V I V • < AH •r A Michigan Ave. bridge that crosses the Thomapple River in Hastings may soon be sporting new paint but at a hefty price tag. Hastings City Council members voted on Monday to accept a $27,800 bid from Mannik Smith for professional services related to the Michigan Ave. bridge repair project. The bid was the lowest of the three received by the city, with Spicer Group’s bid amounting to $30,000 and Williams & Works’ being $47,008. Mannik Smith will complete engineer­ ing work on the bridge and determine what is needed to repair it. Mannik Smith will not complete the actual bridge repairs and repainting, however — that will be bidded out separately once a preliminary cost estimate is generated by the engineering firm. The vote accepting the bid passed 7-1, with council member Norm Barlow dissenting. The bridge, built in 2011, was painted white upon completion. The paint has chipped away, leaving city officials with concerns not only for aesthetics but also for the environmental impact of paint chipping off above the river. Because of the bridge’s location over the river, the project of sandblasting and repainting the bridge, plus all of the engineering costs and inspections around the project, will likely cost upwards of the $50,000 the city has allocated for the project, according to Director of Public Services Travis Tate. “They painted the bridge back in 2012 when it was built. The paint started to peel off so now we have to repair that,” said Tate. “That’s going to require some engi­ neering mainly because ofenvironmental protection — the river underneath it. So we need to have the proper engineering specifications for how to proceed as far as removing the old paint, protecting the river, and then applying the correct type of paint or sealant,” said Tate. f “4- 1 I' Contributing Writer ''■ ?j3 •lOiiflOfJ J I ivciqein’jij I J • »*> * I • r-* -t ’• » k r[ni ’V nk 4 t J I 1 r f f J* H i.,» I r < ((ii9 |r J — ► J T r z” t T * i > r.. y1 A. Ji I■ 1 I t 'Ll • « « I f I I J ! ng I H I -X-i i'l X ! { 1. ( 3?^ r , .11 rfr . * r i J c t r i t '4 li 7. a • I ! ( J 8- rr I 1 )c 4 » f I » fit' I< I jiTn k I w. ./I w . J I -I I E i J V ’ s I - 1B FI r I 1 I '1 fl Lt 1 EXJH*.. ■m aij 4 (mt 1$ f I i I i t a* I I I • —r t Elf i t I HR -GflOOs; I r.r .1 ■ r . ..I' , I •s • I ) / I Ji ,r I 11 I I'*I 4 I h h As residents throughout Bany County begin to wade through their tax informa­ tion from the previous year, one organiza­ tion is providing a service to help remove what can often be a steep cost associated with professional assistance. The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center is continuing its Volun­ teer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA for short, which works to prepare tax returns for residents who bring in a qualifying income. The program provides free tax help to households with an annual income of less than $67,000. These are most often individuals or families that may still be employed with full-time jobs but still face some financial hardships, especially as society adjusts to the post-COVID level of inflation. “It’s just nice to see that this is kind of an easy way to help people out,” said Sue Oswald, who is in her second year as VITA coordinator. She also serves as a financial success coach and coordinates the United Way’s Family Economic Sup­ port Office. “Everyone needs to get their taxes done and they are expensive to get done. I’m glad we have this program and can do this. We plan on continuing it as - Jong as we can.” ?; < The numbers from last year alone paint the picture of how popular the program is with local residents and how effective it is in helping these individuals, not only prepare their taxes for free but to effectively receive whatever tax refunds and credits that person might qualify for. Oswald said that last year, the VITA program prepared roughly 750 tax re­ turns. Those filers received a combined total of roughly $1.3 million back. “That’s a big deal,” Oswald said about the total. “For some people, that’s going towards maybe an emergency savings or to pay off some bills they have or who knows what they could be using it for. It’s more money back in their hands that they wouldn’t normally have.” The VITA program is an Internal Revenue Service grant-funded program. Like almost all the programs at the Barry County United Way, the organization may coordinate it, but it is fueled by volunteers. Oswald explained that the program utilizes a pool of volunteer tax preparers — right now she has about 20 volunteers who are qualified to complete the work. Anyone can sign up to volunteer and help with the program, but to become a pre♦ ♦ i 1 1 I I I I 2'**^*L. I 7^ * 1 F -fl’ e )' fJ i r* 1 t 4 y A f 4. J I f ft < i-'' I> I, Z '| J 1 * 6 ,* ■4- ♦ A J J X .I V r dkp I I F w r * « * I f ! f ! ^-5.« ‘ I ntm’Wi THff ! I i' UI Sr IVa * r ■J f 1^* » 4^ ( J- f •51 — " .<>. . *4* '•air f IB -/.i,.-' ‘ r I 2 /J «< I" * The Hastings City Council approved a bid for $27,800 from Mannik Smith this week for engineering services on the Michigan Ave. bridge. The bridge, built in 2011, needs new paint after the original coat has begun chipping. Photo by Molly Macleod Council member Terry Stenzelbarton pointed out the work being done on the bridge will not be 1 imited to what the eye can see, but also underneath ±e bridge as well. “It’s going to be under the bridge and while we’re doing this project, if there are any cracks that are developing - it’s still a pretty new bridge - but if there’s any cracks, fill in the cracks,” Tate said. “So it’s going to cost $27,000just to go for an idea of what it’s going to cost to do all of this?” asked Mayor Pro Tern John Resseguie. “Do you have a roundabout figure or idea of what it’s going to cost?” “That’s one of the main issues we don’t know how much it’s going to Local United Way to provide tax assistance, proparation again this year Jayson Bussa -HO?Vc / u i. f 32 T 4. parer, they must become IRS-certified. This means undergoing training and then taking a certification exam, where they must finish with an 80 percent or higher. “I will always take more preparers be­ cause that just gives us the opportunity to service more residents of Barry County,” Oswald said. “The more preparers we have, the more clients we can have.” As of Monday, those interested in the service can call the United Way to book an appointment. Appointments begin Feb. 3 and end April 15. These appoint­ ments can be held in all comers of Barry County thanks to the organization’s part­ ners this year, which include: — Barry County Commission on Aging — Delton District Library — Bradford White (Union Hall) — Thomapple Credit Union — Putnam District Library “We try to hit every comer of Barry County. ...We try to meet people where they are,” Oswald said. New to this year, and a feature that makes the program more convenient and accessible to those who need it, is the fact that the United Way will be accepting drop-offs every day, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is where people can drop off all their tax information, and fill out a few forms, and the VITA volunteers will contact them when their taxes are completed. Those who are looking to drop off their tax information should still plan on 15 to 20 minutes in the office so that a VITA volunteer can collect all the necessary information and documentation. Oswald said that, as tax season pro­ gresses, it can become more difficult to find an appointment time, so calling early is important. She also said that the United Way receives calls as early as November asking about the program, which under­ scores of much people value it. To kick off a new season of VITA, the United Way is holding a Tax-A-Thon on Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center. This all-day event does not require an appointment just bring a picture ID and social security cards along with per­ tinent tax documents. Volunteers on hand will be providing free tax preparation right on-site. “We do as much as we possibly can because this is a big thing for Barry County,” Oswald said. “Not only are we saving individual households the fee of getting their taxes prepared, but we’re putting money back into their hands.” cost because we don’t know the labor required,” Tate replied. “That’s part of the reason why we want to hire this engineering firm to come up with a pre­ liminary cost estimate so we can put it in our capital improvements.” Though the $27,000 price tag for engi­ neering costs gave several council mem­ bers sticker shock. City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale pointed out the bid is broken up into four different tasks: feasibility, costing $,3826; design, costing $6,953; bidding assistance, costing $5,096, and construction, costing $11,925. If the project is deemed not feasible or alternatives are identified near the 1 4^ ♦ V •.tL . I beginning ofthe study, Moyer-Cale said, the city doesn’t have to keep going on with the project and can save its money. “We’ll need to do something with (the bridge) because it doesn’t look good, number one. We’re lucky it’s not a safety issue, although there could potentially be some environmental effects that we want to address. But we did put some funds in our budget this year just as a placeholder, we didn’t really know how we would address this or what it would be, but we’ll need this guidance to know what a better figure is to be able to plan for it,” said Moyer-Cale. Financial FOCUS Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC® > w • 1 / •t / Wendi Stratton CFP 0 Member SIPC Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Is buying a home always the right move? It’s widely thought ±at home ownership is a key to building weal± but is it? And should you consistently make sacrifices to buy your own home? Let’s start with the first question: Is owning a home essential to building wealth? It would probably be more accurate to say that home ownership can be helpful in building wealth. Building home equity essentially, the difference between the size of your home’s value and what you still owe — is certainly valuable. Plus, the bigger your equity, the less you might have to take out in a new mortgage if you ever want to buy a different home. Now for the next question: How much should you sacrifice to buy your own home? This isn’t an easy question to answer because buying a home isn’t just a financial issue — it’s also an emotional one. Many people simply like the feeling of owning a home. If you fall into this category, you might be willing to make many sacrifices to join the ranks of homeowners. However, if you’re relatively young and you are part of a single or even a dual-income household, you may well find that your other priorities are more important than home ownership, at least for the moment. These priorities can include paying off student loans, reducing other debts, paying for child care, meeting health care costs and even saving for retirement. With all these expenses, you might not be able to take on a big mortgage, along with real estate taxes, homeowners’ insurance and the inevitable but costly repairs that come with owning a home. In addition to the danger of becoming “house poor” by paying too high a percentage of your income on your mortgage, you could face another issue by sinking too much money into your home and that’s liquidity. A home is much more illiquid than savings or investment accounts, so if you needed money in a huny, and most of yours was tied up in your home. you might be in a jam. interest rates than o±er forms of borrowing. So, here’s the bottom line: You don’t need to feel ±at you are missing out on a chance to build wealth by not buying a home immediately — especially if you would feel extremely stretched by the mortgage payments, given how expensive homes are today. You r won’t hurt yourself and, in fact, you’ll likely help yourself—by taking care of your most pressing priorities first. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can never become a homeowner. If you would still like to own a home someday, you could start saving for a down payment, keeping the money in a liquid, low-risk account. Just as importantly, though, you should plan on how owning a home can fit into your budget and how it will affect your cash flow. If you can manage it, you may indeed find that there’s no place like home. You could tap into your home equity through a loan or a line of credit, but that’s basically taking on even more debt, though these loans and credit This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Edward Jones-Member lines typically offer lower SIPC » » *1 �I I r 4 Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBanner com a '/! 't 9 * f BROWN ^'4 I ’ I I I Continued from Page 1 - I I : - REED Continued from Page 1 •fl -IS- I f 4 1'^* ■ for Hastings. He was passionate about recycling. Brown partnered with Grand Valley State University engineering students for more than a year and a half to de­ sign and construct the module, which finished construction in 2017. Use of the module is currently on hold while the township seeks a new recycling pickup provider. The module, when operating, sepa­ rates recyclables by material and uses video monitoring to discourage the illegal dumping of materials. Solar panels line the module’s roof, powering the cameras inside; and, the panels create such an excess of energy that the township is able to sell the en­ ergy to Consumers Energy, bringing in a profit for the township. The module earned an Excellence in Recy c 1 ing New Program Award from the Michigan Department ofEnvironmental Quality. It also earned an Exemplary Project Award for solar design from the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association in 2018. Another legacy project of Brown’s re­ lated to recycling is his spearheading of a local pizza box recycling program, which started back up recently after a briefpause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brown originally started the program in 2019, challenging Star Elementary students to recycle 2,000 pizza boxes. The program was a huge success: stu dents had collected more than 2,000 boxes before the end of the year. After a pause during CO VID, Brown pushed for the program’s return, now including all students in the Hastings Area School System district. Locals can drop offtheir pizza boxes for recycling at the Hastings Ace Hardware’s Cardboard Charlie receptacle. Nearly 3,500 pizza boxes have been recycled through the program so far. Barry County Recycling Coordinator Rachel Frantz said she plans to further his legacy by continuing the Cardboard Charlie pizza box recycling program. I I fl ► 7 ' » I .****.iT? s 1*^ A J -«vv _____________ J f’ I ,■ « "A «J • I A ■1 t ' • *• 1 PIZZA BOX ¥*7 I 4 I f p I w T •• 4 •*r’ f / * I f'^ZZA * I uox 4 II ** 1 I* < ! I ' y * I * v..f feft* ’a s X' • / A s iv'.x^ .! I k is!^r I ♦ n ’ t d •»*•#, •«« I I**- * I I • I I ’ ’• • .* V* I jr* ' * /l I 5, I b «caj« I r wr Z i / > J I :5? h 4 f I r ! » 9 1 T Al * /I 4 I / i I 7 I kJ ‘..a ?•» < •i V rlj' if < I Brown was passionate about recycling and spearheaded several initiatives in the area to give locals better access to recycling programs. Here. Brown is seen giving information on his pizza box recycling program at a previous years Barry County Business and Community Expo. She is working on creating a program guide for the initiative for use by other communities. She said she already has been contacted by interested parties as far as Troy, Michigan. I m going to work through that, try to expand that and grow his program as much as I can,” Frantz said. “I’ll remem­ ber him in a lot of other ways. A lot of stories he told me. I’m sure I could talk a lot about all the things he taught me.” Across the county. Brown’s friends and colleagues are remembering him. Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Vice Chair Dave Hatfield began Tuesday’s regular meeting with a mo­ ment of silence for Brown. “Certainly, I think we all had interaction with Jim over the years. He was a very civic-minded individual, passionate about his interest in recycling and did a lot of good for the community,” Hatfield said. Brown left an impression on just about every person he met. Commissioner Bob Teunessen said he learned a lot from Brown. “He gave me a lot of guidance. I sat in his office numerous times and we had conversation. I enjoyed the conversation we had, and he taught me a lot. I want to thank him for what he gave back to this community,” said Teunessen. Barry County Board Chair Dave Jackson remembers Brown as a statesman. He didn’t always agree with me or vice versa,” Jackson said, “But we always had a very good relationship, and he was willing to pick up the phone and talk and work things out. He was a good statesman, a good representative.” I ve known Jim Brown for most of my adult life,” said Fred Jacobs, CEO of J-Ad Graphics. “He’s been a strong local businessman, industrialist and community servant that dedicated his life to Hastings and Barry County. I’ve heard it said that ‘most great peopie come from small towns.’ I ±ink it’s true because I’ve been honored to work wi± and know so many strong leaders throughout our community ±at are wi 1 ling to commit whatever time was necessary for ±e benefit ofcommunity—which J im exemplified,” Jacobs continued. Jacobs said Brown was an exceptional leader one whose presence will be missed in the community. A visitation for Brown will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. The service will follow at 3 p.m. Military honors will be provided by Hastings American Legion Post 45. Sources: Hastings Banner archives. Brown in front of a township recycling module he helped make a reality. *5 •1 I ■ j!* , -ri u.' I' <rjC I 1 * IT < .>• ? I J (6^ *i* ••' a; I I f w-'*. 'X z J 44T9 •»» •&I A s I * * '*** 4 typical TYPES: T • -II dr I * I I fa ? I I A. . c lUi. V 4 . i 4 ■ GS -ft Kt CfPAPfK * StlK I Vt * K f-’A ’ p 'J k I 1 M'CHJGAN 44 I. ’fl : V MAREC 1 I Alternative Renewable Enehg* Center I t p (I f * 1 I I U h h P♦ } V. I t ftI I < h k I 9 Al I ♦ J I. 0 T ! 1 ( I i-j II JS?^ f 1' t «> 1 J ) I « u 1 1 Jim Brown points to his recycling module. v ■ •' I ..I > i I I ta > I ?-u 1 .' f DO YOU REMEMBER? GIVING Continued from Page 2 Individuals must be members to vote at Women’s Giving Circle meetings; interested women are welcome and encouraged to join at any time. Contact Nancy Goodin at NanGoodin@aoI.com for a membership form and guidelines. The Women’s Giving Circle’s next quarterly meeting will take place next month on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Organizers ask that current and pro­ spective members RSVP to Goodin, NanGoodin@aol.com, ahead of next month’s gathering. RSVPing helps ca­ terers ensure there is enough food and drink for all. f A J i' u I iiiiftr ---- *( L I 1. T.S * V. * K » * !k • » •J § ft « . £ I i J • s • • r”5. 5 ht 4 t. « « ♦*» 2U-. 1% i A Mb. * 1 i r -5.. . ^SKrJdV 4* ■ ' ■ <1 MMoFi fb V I V > >• • i \ I if < r I <? iiilfi>' — "I i - .r6< 5 <A iw*< - fS ',. I. i r -a I V * b •• K z I 4 * t Ki A iSSiSS ft J t 't r 1'^ .* X I *4 =^r* y ’4 * L * •* * K f ¥ Aft n k.? •.I A t » i 4 4- A Ai ♦ b r \ f ‘**‘'’F* ■t I 1/ I t I » Aam ► w &. 1 1 ' J V! 9 *11 I b If. f y9 Kt S»l-« ?r< i r A* >k ..b J• :i fl CAMPERS OF YESTERYEAR 11 lu 1 J — BANNER 1974 i. 0* 51- ( < p I■ iiV u*( r 1 1 * L •*» This Banner photo shows many familiar faces for eagle-eyed locals. Campers and counselors at YMCA's Camp Algonquin pose for a picture in front of a cabin in 1974, Though improvements and additions have been made to the camp over the years, not much has changed. It still serves Barry County families each summer. 1 1 I I iVO' I Jh. <> 4* « S < I 7 i •*x ronfW"■■■ ' I H REVAMPING Continued from Page 1 community room, was dedicated by Mel and Alice Jacobs, the late owners of J-Ad Graphics. The state stopped funding the pro­ gram three years after it began. To­ day, the council runs on a shoestring budget, completely run by volunteers. The council last received a grant for $1,000 from Dollar General in 2009. Atkinson saw an advertisement for the council in a 1999 edition of The Banner. He joined the council as a reading help volunteer. After a 12-hour training program, which he says is far too little, Atkinson began his work as a tutor with help from a few textbooks and lessons. In 2002, he took over as head of the council. Atkinson said many of his students told similar stories. Some of the most critical learning happens when a child is in early elementary. Many kids fall behind the rest ofthe class and get left behind. Because so many students are able to get through school by making workarounds, many children slip through the cracks with low reading scores unnoticed. They then enter adult life with struggles with reading. Not only is it more difficult to catch up the further kids get through school, the negative stigma surrounding poor reading efficiency can make it even harder for kids - and adults - to ask for the help they need. “If you kept going to school, you would get a certificate of completion. And that does mean something, real­ ly, what it means is you just gritted your teeth and stuck with it. You got to school every morning or most mornings and even though you felt inadequate, pul down, all the other adverbs or adjectives that you can come up with, you stuck it out. And 1 take my hat olT to those people,” Atkinson said. The joy his students felt when making a breakthrough in reading was somethingthat couldn’t be replicated, Atkinson said. Atkinson is excited for Main’s tenure on the council. Her teaching experience will help her do more than he could with the council, he said. “It’s just going to be in much better hands in my estimation,” he said. Main said she looks forward to the new challenge. “I’m excited and a little scared, just because most of my experience is (with) elementary kids. I’ve done some research that (suggests) learning to read is learning to read, whether you're a kid or an adult,” said Main. The puzzle, Main said, is figuring out where each student’s skills are missing and filling in those gaps. “You have to be able to decode the words you’re looking at, understand what they mean, and put them alto­ gether so that they all make sense. So you’re talking about some pretty specific pieces and parts you have to do to be a reader. And you have to do it ‘on the run, Main said. It’s figuring out which piece and OK, so let's part are you missing fill that in. Let’s give you the skills you need,” she said. Main and Atkinson agree - reading struggles have nothing to do with intelligence. If anything, they said, going through life without being able to efficiently read shows keen intelli­ gence and ability to adapt. Main echoed Atkinson, saying the people the council serves are very smart. "They have to be to get where they are and be successful and not be a reader. But at the same time, it comes to a tremendous cost to their self-esteem,” she said. itx>d I I St • I \ ‘.rivn ... I *5 Ml t I - (>! > z' u » s’’; s" ’ll . h* L h b 1 I u s I I I *b •* 1 *-*, 4 ' u u; A? s I 'lit d < 1 :.■'*■ < ’■>u ’Wfe' s ' ■> / 4 Ihl •• A ■ v I J*. I ? ’I. 1 • I I' '5^ T.- ■ *t- I ? 1* I Is . A I* r ''-St ■ I . :a 4 *1 J >. * 1 f r ’’n 7 * 1 Ph ♦ ♦ I H- • * I ♦C[^L X V 41. > I I I « ♦ ♦ N 4 fcp’b": I *• I * Ic" £> I ’I I r h V s ! •l i « J .{> i 1 6 x..» u Reed said she doesn’t anticipate mak­ ing any major changes right out of the gate. In fact, this isn’t really a depart­ ment where major changes are merit­ ed, but she does hope to make subtle strides in continuing to streamline the office’s process of providing the nec­ essary parties with access to needed documents while preserving historic documents. “There is some digitization that could maybe be re-done now that technology has been improved since the first time our documents were dig­ itized,” Reed said. “The advice I was given is don’t make any big changes right away, so that’s been my plan for at least this first half of the year.” “Barb had been here for a while, she worked in the office for a while before she became register, so she had a lot of institutional knowledge and just a lot of experience that I don’t have as much of coming in,” Reed added. “She was really great and she taught me a lot when it was clear that I would be stepping up after her; she trained me in a lot of what I wasn’t doing already.” Reed’s office also remains passion­ ate about a property fraud alert pro­ gram through PropertyFraudAlert.com and she encourages residents to get involved with it for free. To combat the growing and nationwide epidemic of property fraud, this program alerts residents if anything is ever filed in their name with a register of deeds so they can stop potential fraud in its tracks. Barry County has around 2,000 people enrolled in the free program. More information is available on the county’s register of deeds website. Hi*’’ i I I • lb I* ■r ^ab. -J__ .. _L �r THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 5 Thursday, January 16, 2025 I Ki wan is honors young citizens I Hr • ? " I' t Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for December (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Vivian Mathis (daughter of Tom and Tara Mathis) and Jackson Jimenez (son of Jason and Jill Jimenez). Northeastern - Weston Walsh (son of Andrew and Ge­ neva Walsh) and Reid Currier (son of Brad and Amanda Currier). Southeastern - Andrew Ulrich Jr. (son of Andrew and Jena Ulrich) and Blake Sibley (son of Dion Sibley and Crickett Randall). Star - Piper Nickelson (daughter of Brian and Crystal Nickelson) and Bryant Roberts (son of Michael and Mayra Roberts). Sixth graders Autumn Bruce Hastings Middle School (daughter of Samuel and Katylynn Bruce) and Mason Slaughter (son of Shane and Michelle Slaughter); seventh graders JoumeiMiller(daughterofRobert and Meggan Mi Il­ er) and Jada Madden (daughter of Ryan and Sara Madden); eighth graders Julianna Osenbaugh (daughter of Wayne and Amanda Osenbaugh) and Sage DeCamp (daughter of Joshua and Kimberly DeCamp). i bns t I k f r noil s I ''' n’cFi 4 r.rlT-’ <I - JI 1 I< □ *4 J r. Tn-: k Su L Qlt _1 •J fH I ■*(1 ' 2n'j' rri f: 13* I —AJ u. 4 >4 Jv ( : V. s >y\ < f fr: 1. b J ' ' 1 f I I.) • I I r a* i Cl I Mt t )u H/:« » / : 'H • TOZk r I i ( I fJ a •f[ I' J « I b ’» V wnz' 1 r ) J I J! >I : 1 D;. . IDfr.'J0L2 I k. > I. 1 5 • L e 4 ,K I i i »k\ ■'"L •£’L I ■T: u. > 4 Lf: 3':< ’ r *1. I . ! .1 ■' 'I., i I Xi'rr,' i ■ji’L r.i. Ais 4 I 9. ■J I- A 5" *<l -■ » I I* • t i 4 kxl5 s 41 « i •r •r * • k- ■ •> 1 I ’Vf * r i t £ ill HI ‘ L9 TREE SERVICE I J' BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: 4 L J Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. AA I < Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ 2*^ gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & r-f workman's comp. Fetterley Loqqinq, (269)818-7793. •» fcj r I \ b « V A I t-. -• p— i . B Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Mason Slaughter and Autumn Bruce; seventh graders Journei Miller and Jada Madden and eighth graders Julianna Osenbaugh and Sage DeCamp. * ♦ ■» I nt 4'* > A Mr. I ? • ■ a ( •4 t. 22^ kJ 4 I IL I I I 5 -X . > >> i t 11 »a A K<• I X I A I ’ Ii LJ I I I-** T .'’Ui 11 rn 4 4 I 1 ? fc ► li r?t i .f II > w kJ J 5^ I ><* » : I .t’' J' 4 f 1 I e < e I A. k « p 3 OUTHEASTERA » I r I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 1 rip’ if r CLASSIFIEDS I z 1 If ( * Weston Walsh and Reid Currier are Northeastern Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. I, I JI k Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for December are Blake Sibley and Andrew Ulrich Jr. Vivian Mathis and Jackson Jimenez are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Photos provided Piper Nickelson and Bryant Roberts are Star Elementary's December Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. 4 r TllVIiillUlliiiu LETTERS « * iVn-' FROM OUR I ( READERS 2 I t 1 i « Mm . 'V* M-^ . I. Y J r 1 K « r * Clerk’s office in good hands with VanDenbur , : V aiiivA V* * ■. Viilk < \r ? a 2 1 t 7 ' 'J ■■ I• I 'WL : .1? iafsi! Dear Editor, I appreciated the Banner article on our new County Clerk, Sarah VanDenburg. It's comforting to know that with all her experience, she’ll be able to quickly take the reins of the department. But even more exciting are the plans she has for the office. While talking with her, I learned she has a goal of increasing the trans­ parency of our community’s election process, and we all know how badly that’s needed I 5 ' I i li ‘jti. * •i ! ■. 'I I^Tt 6iUB '!' <1 J « .riiS’Cj i( I I I I ■* I I I Oik cc.' h I ** /« I. Jl /. *'r, T 4 1 3 fl '•fi I (I . .Ik .■ I I I • . J 4 .V I .z'H kl ' t r K* ♦ .♦n I Larry Osborne Delton t I I • :4 V II k .w w * " .Tf J■ A- r- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY i K .1^ . I . r I I k View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. 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Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the lOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Ray­ mond Towle, the U.S. Chamber’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” Since its commencement in 1921, the institute program has educated associa­ tion, chamber and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. DM I < t 1 *k U.S. Chamber of Commerce 1*^* 4 I i V" ‘ L 9 4 W”! V • X i :4 • L j ’J < ■ff r 3 :r».■ •» » J *?• Zi .r • .4 s’ •TV Hulu. * *A. Jennifer Heinzman (center), president and CEO of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, recently graduated from a professional development program with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. Photo provided Community Breakfast discusses keeping children safe from trafficking Bill Mattson, executive director ofthe Family Support Center of Barry County will present information this month on how we all can prevent the trafficking of children. This month’s Community Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Barry Community En­ richment Center, Leason Sharpe Hall, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Family Support Center of Barry County is the state-designated child abuse prevention partner in Barry Coun­ ty. They are a Barry County United Way agency and United Way funding is used to support the quarterly Community Breakfast presentations. The quarterly Community Breakfast sessions result from a collaborative effort of several agencies including CASA for Kids, Inc., Barry County Courts, Great Start Col­ laborative, Community Action Agency I » * •» . ■I I + I ; :.5' '•M' I I -Mi • You’re our friends, our family. our neighbors...and our future. s ? • b ^*1 4 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. and the Family Support Center of Barry County. The goal of the breakfasts is to help spread information that would be helpful to Barry County families. More information on the breakfast can be found by calling the Family Support Center at 269-945-5439. — MM n lb ^^'1* K * r <■» »**> •* « V essssi!^ iTTTI II ^1**'*^ r» ■i*y .. A .1 ■ I . •) 4 RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 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Most publications are available in text, audio, downloadable formats and in other languages. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillaryhatch@ssa.gov. Social Security Administration There are many online resources about Social Security, but it is import­ ant that you visit our official website - SSA.gov - for the most accurate and up-to-date answers. You can find lots of information about our programs and services on our Frequently Asked Questions page at faq.ssa.gov. We feature the most asked questions at the top of the page to include; How can 1 get help from Social Security? How much will the COLA amount be for 2025 and when will 1 receive it? What should I do if 1 receive a call from someone claiming to be a Social Security employee? How do 1 schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment? VIEW ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Group The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View Sanilac County News Your Buyer’s Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ Tri-County Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-Counfy Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder 810-664-0811 mihomepaper.com 1521 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 f tl Worship Togeth er 11 4 u 5 - y'car// f. J V A V Aft,, 4 » < t i ■ at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.cbchastings.org. ': i'l'V '. I. I •. 4V > I I r y'^ r I I 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 7^ ■ I k ■ * f * *, 7 b r I i I* f r* •b* • ? F— homes. Jim always had a certain feeling for the political life and he served as Hastings Township Supervisor for 25 years. He enjoyed the position and was very proud of those living in Hastings Township and kept their needs and lifestyles in front of everything he would work on. One of those projects became big within the environment of Hastings Township, building and setting up a station for the dumping of plastic and paper and cans in separate areas. These were picked up on a weekly basis by the local disposal company. Jim was honored through the State of Michigan Special Environment Program, winning a first place award for the recycling center. Jim’s other great love within the community was bringing environmental programs forward in Barry County schools, Barry County Conservation District, and within Pierce Cedar Creek. He designed programs for all, and they continue to be used today in the schools and organizations. Jim is survived by his wife, Donna; three children, Jeb, Ross and Becky; lovely grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; brother, Tom and his wife Midge in Connecticut; his sister, Trudy in Florida, and many cousins. Jim will be greatly missed by all. The ■ • community has lost a good soul who loved Hastings. Visitation is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 from 1 - 3 p.m., with a Service at 3 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visitwww.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. i if ; - '.tf• r J I I • I ) LU — •* ■ i ■ • rp 1, J M 'a 1 HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Emma Miller, and Nursery. Worship Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle p.m. Sunday Worship Service ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- and Children’s Ministry. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Wednesday night Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. (Children Kindergarten-5± School Youth Group; 6:30 Roger a.m. Sunday. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infonnation. I r ,•4- 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: AWORLDWIOE SUPPLIER OF 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUnelbob&EqalpiDent 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 *1 r s 4- I ♦ & b 4 .• J r . -ifV ' • f I‘ .4^ I ' '■?•,■ I'l 4 I ■a; I". |4- 4 • I• K 9. 7" I I r 1 • h 4 f I- MW’ .J? I * •* I 1 J i £ r* ir t • I X I* ) . *- I I I 1- r® . I I I r3* i'jg:• < I « . r •’ . K .. I b I . TO I ’■ 4 A- - 1: I . • *1 i 'TT-* FT ( I• b ,4 / I ’ Pr* * 'W I h w —* ‘ I i «• • I * 1/ 1 .ri4^ * I J ♦ ( ••I g I I* - r~ - •r n r I ‘ t * S-- * *4 W s: .^4 J yti kUtC* jO**' W 0: r b \ FJ* r.lli •i r Ba I. • -i. J I - A • n r - I I• ,rT£7 , ! t 4 t • I ■■f nwf V 1 f 7 I £S 1 ETTrSI J? J • kJ 1 T V b %«*• r T b I 4 c I r ( I 1 I I 1 WMl t" ^win IM UM » n » PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS Ml ■ :: izfc w •k i-r ■ * * S‘ t k: -JAN. 17-23 - “Bird Count" by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Backyard Bird Walk. Jan. 1-31 What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and I * I k ES5 * JX IS! 44k-;: jjb ♦• U-. *1^1 b ♦ ’*1 jj ir k t. V 1k { I * 1. 1 1 • V* J t i * 11 X ^5Al’ self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Cedar Creek Ttiesday, Jan. 21 Book Club - "You are Here: Poetry in the Natural World” edited and introduced by Ada Limon. 10 a.m. to noon. With a mix of fiction and non­ fiction biographies, this book club is for readers who share an avid concern and interest in the natural world. Friday, Jan. 24 — Science Storytime at the Hastings Public Library: Snow Science, 10 to 11 a.m. Learn about science through the power of books! Join Hastings Public Library and the Institute as they share their favorite books, activities and crafts with little learners. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. . t — > Those interested can register for these events and find more Jan. 1-31 — Jan. Storybook Walk: V *1 r’ wt PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Service: 10 a.m. Products 9 > I information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor S* I > I • r. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday methodist.com. Pastor Brian Assistant cr] V z I I A* I • 7 ■■pe ’ Teed, * I V .4 . - •r aV 1 Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. J* 4^^ - t 4 a Telephone Jr I Hastings several years ago. Another love of Jim was the Meyer May House in Grand Rapids that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Jim was a host at the Home for many years and actually traveled out of state with his wife to visit several of the -- I 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 269-948-0900. 9;* 1> LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. James Erskine Brown, was born April 5,1938, in Roanoke, VA. His parents moved to Wisconsin and then to Hastings, Ml to set-up their life for their family. The Brown family then consisted of four children, and with the loss of Jim’s father, his mother Valborg married Homer Bauchman who had four children, and the family grew on a farm on M43 living the great outdoor life with horses, dog kennels and a two story white farm house. Jim began his schooling at St. Rose Catholic Grade School and then to Hastings Junior High School and on to high school graduating in 1956. During his high school years, he played football and after graduation joined the Army serving in Germany and with the Arlington Cemetery Color Guard. Jim studied business at Davenport University in Grand Rapids and has a certificate of learning from Harvard University in urban planning. He began a new life of an entrepreneur in Hastings that continued on for years. He had three children, James Brown, III, Ross Brown, and Becky Brown, all who have been married and gave grandchildren and great grandchildren to the Brown family. Jim married Donna Goucher several years later and they have been married for 30 years. They had an unusual wedding in Omaha, NE, at the Omaha Zoo, in front of the monkey cages. It was safe and fun especially with a ride throughout the zoo with photos taken at various cages. The main reason for marrying there was that Jim was part of the Fireworks by Grucci Crew and would be putting together a fireworks show for Omaha that same week. - • Firework shows were special with Jim. He and his brother Tom, from Connecticut, signed up together and took lessons on Long Island in setting up fireworks shows from the well-known Fireworks by Grucci. From then on, he and his brother traveled around the world setting up, shooting and tearing down the shows. One favorite show was a special fireworks water show in China. He even brought a fireworks show to a New Year’s Evening in downtown *r ■»T*^ X I *c I I ir I* I r I » ■ X *• •**1 w k . •* ! 15 ^■'WT I k S' I ■ v.b 1 I Jt I a I i ®SSi. SkL jT A I 4 %>L I ’I » ft rc ‘ rjt 7 4 I L :'r*l fl^-T W n I I*. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Mb •U.. 1 SCHEDULE I *■ 5. ' I Tuesday, Jan. 21 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; January Series - Todd Komarnicki’s Bravery: A Story of Elf, Sully and Bonhoeffer, 12:30 p.m.; Youth Garden Club, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; January Se­ ries - John Inazu - A Conversation on Learning to Disagree, 12:30 p.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ♦ ♦ •l ® '■ jLTS - t s' JB*. * X ;a !/ ..J.. *. . . I L » I Thursday, Jan. 16 - Novel Ideas Book Club: "The Underground Li­ brary" by Jennifer Ryan, 1 p.m.; Mov­ ie Memories and Milestones watches a 1962 film starring Jeffrey Hunter and Marshall Thompson, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 - GameQuest: 10 Hours of Gaming, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; January Series Jonathan Elg's King: A Life (Martin Luther King, Jr.), 12:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m. I •I '"t I BL' 1 . .’I'* ■ I 4 • I < '•a-. .1 . t f *>k I h * b 'f s '-st I r- ' >< I k *1. w. •1 •s J Wk r I I -1 s •*1, •I k. - ^■41 h % IV. i ‘i. •I s »3. k Si,k r b >, -V iX, M •r M % s. I* i ■■ e» »’ t 'ii ■4 k U •J J _ f*’ I k ♦ ♦ ** J i I I I * ■' -J5. . V j* I R. . bj •1 -rt ■ L ♦ I V •!^, 1 I •Jb I •l I < I >*K ■ •I A k M ***»: \ % ‘isx. A 1 �i t P-,' 1 \ f % iT; f •, f I t I I J 1 I 8 wvzw.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, January 16, 2025 ! 1 ‘ * 4 * THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. if v«l V J/ ! ’^1. ^0- \ u . V < K 1 • ( ' ( ( J ► X' * ' J X I A Notice is given under section 3212 of the <3'1 '’J I I ) % I MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage , V1 revised judicature act of 1961,1961 RA 236, U».' V ' b. A n will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash « K V 1 •s b i.hlo. 1 1 I 4 I r t‘ t >< d' the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday, February 'll : k ■JG. r "hi I 1 s or cashier's check at the place of holding 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does -’<x. T' “JA , ' ‘.H J f.-, 6c v'. n ■‘f, •n*: )l I ■,. /4 < I, not automatically entitle the purchaser to -i J V- c i J i nn. ••7 I 1 ' 01. > ’□I . 2 I ”(■) ■’f ■ 7‘ He hJ i i ’f M I. k / “I ':6-. ■’X i •* 1 * I (' V lU. I /'Hl -s > 1.1, I J « * I li & 7L nt H&- I •idau ’ .V- 'f I r/i ‘Id 1',. . f! , -*-t pi “‘M “< < 19h 1 'W ’Via .Ik. 9 •' . la'-'Ot' 'I ■ {, 1 ■'C I tf'' • '*^5 JCt ' , •1 J I. 1 .f I* ? • oftaeelnu oenobnadB ed o?. 6860 riciriw ri5 .sN I J ’iiv; 3 •1 ■ % L '’dlb I ed yam lerU utbor Il (Ci '^ESS'.OOaj^O^ .bet iRinihfV!' yioJeu V.'irt^oq^ ’ erit bei 2Sj._ t. I pf 19TOf»vi I Mi ■’<1 ’^on 9 fl J beiJDp x. n ' 4 4 ( r s. i I 1 £?“?'nT’te 1 I n, VilOi .•A WboiJ' insmeaff lor* 1 eo'^ -I' or '’L^'iieq< '1 «*.. i t ; ’ W9u 1 on iweoi •M ? - 1%. -I I *15 ■*1 1- •« visMin- □m tr boneo (k ’qmeb? [Beno 6 1--. ’♦ '''•G UO »I» / VJUJ J** Ti ; J k » V u f ■t J .euiion girif f li I UHT I t * •• f.n- l ‘n/'U. .J •: (i ' > Gb'.'i ■'' » *»- I J •. // Ml ^'V-1 * ; V '■t 4 / Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30, 2025. The charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jesse Carver, amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A SP and Stacey Nowack, single person Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Kathryn M. Russell P59395 PO Box 241 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-4243 Dustin H. Hillard 3901 Swift Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 269-967-2479 potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust mortgage made by Matthew Rocco and Johanna Date of Mortgage: July 24, 2007 Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Van Date of Mortgage Recording: August 6, Dyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Rocco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic 2007 Amount claimed due on date of notice: ■ April 14. 2017 and recorded April 18, 2017 in Instrument Number 2017-004196 Barry County NOTICE including interest at 7.125% per annum. Said Description of the mortgaged premises: premises are situated in Barry Township, Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period Freedom Mortgage Corporation, by assignment. Situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry Barry County, Michigan, and are described There is claimed to be due at the date hereof of active duty has concluded less than 90 County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 8, as: The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NW the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Pleasant Valley Plat according to the Plat 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35, TIN, R9W, days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page except for the East 824.18 feet thereof, Two Hundred Forty-Three and 99/100 Dollars ($226,243.99). the party foreclosing the mortgage at the c/k/a 15145 Mann Rd. Hickory Corners, Ml Under the power of sale contained in said telephone number stated in this notice. 13 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 1733 S 49060. The redemption period shall be six mortgage and the statute in such case made Patterson Rd, Wayland, Ml 49348-9329 months from the date of the sale, unless the Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the and provided, notice is hereby given that said The redemption period shall be 6 months premises are determined to be abandoned mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage from the date of such sale, unless determined accordance with MCL abandoned in mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit the redemption period shall be one month, or will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is until the time to provide the notice required court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM used for agricultural purposes as defined by by MCL 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash on JANUARY 30,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of later. The redemption period further may be or cashier's check at the place of holding If the property is sold at foreclosure sale shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the circuit court in Barry County, starting under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature the property is not adequately maintained, promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Lot 7, of Glass Creek Estates, according to the or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity 2025. The amount due on the mortgage the borrower will be held responsible to the to inspect the property. Please be advised may be greater on the day of the sale. person who buys the property at the mortgage Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page 57, Barry County Records. that if the mortgaged property is sold at a Placing the highest bid at the sale does foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for 1163 Crystal Way Court, Middleville, Michigan foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant damaging the property during the redemption to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A responsible to the person who buys the potential purchaser is encouraged to contact Attention homeowner: If you are a military property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, the county register of deeds office or a title service member on active duty, if your period or to the mortgage holder, for damaging of active duty has concluded less than 90 the property during the redemption period. insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period days ago, or if you have been ordered to active shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Attention homeowner: If you are a military Default has been made in the conditions of duty, please contact the attorney for the party If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, service member on active duty, if your period a mortgage made by Darren Fisher, married foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone of active duty has concluded less than 90 man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will number stated in this notice. days ago, or if you have been ordered to Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Guaranty be held responsible to the person who buys the active duty, please contact the attorney for Mortgage Corporation dba goodmortgage, the party foreclosing the mortgage at the com. Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2020 telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: January 16,2025 and recorded March 3, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-002153 Barry County Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC held Attorneys for Mortgagee assignment. There is claimed to be due at 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, Ml 48072 the date hereof the sum of One Hundred 1549018 (248) 236-1765 Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty- Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (01-02)(01-23) (01-16X02-06) Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($156,987.99). (01-02)(01-23) ' > A NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of as of the date of this notice $379,296.17, u 0 'I iarlj 4 I r • 1 :»'X isp-toi '• Ul';: '’•'T? Jo. lot •'’'nont o. J. lOlT t > ""nr. neer i ot t I I nbd 1 0€ 11 I ' cppi bobL inar- on Michigan, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors Date: 1-7-2025 $149,240.81 J tp ,9le gnipnmbC id ,iefc T ‘'ij «r Jrf* erij H of Barry County Records, 2-1983. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Jennie Lynne Hillard, died 7-1-23. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dustin H. Hillard, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. A •nenoedlif 10 National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated w I & First 1. ‘•f 4^ to Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 9484846 Estate of Jennie Lynn Hillard. Date of birth: 10- which mortgage there is claimed to be due ’‘Oik. !*» V Mortgagor, JONES, 17, 2022, in Instrument No. 2022-001998. V# • I f MICHELLE I I -r ( foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and February 11, 2022, and recorded February f L-' ' G . Of k I » * OJ tlj I I / 4 < I c 3 ^n... ’»epi or a title insurance company, either of which conditions of a Mortgage made by ANDREA ! Lu. < ri A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office may charge a fee for this information. The jC t I i hl*. t I d-.'O : 1 -net «• •I I - }. free and clear ownership of the property. 1 t STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 2024-24029939-DE by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MCL 600.3240(16). period. Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months This notice is from a debt collector. from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property Date of notice: January 2,2025 Trott Law, P.C. during the redemption period. Dated: January 2,2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 File No. 24-005572Frm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made Visit us online at mihomepaper.com and provided, notice is hereby aiven that said w t 1 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the * I* C iv 1 mortgaged premises, or some part of them, f NOTICE . J r J 4 t a i I I’nGi I lUU H; H ri‘i J ’* C'uiHrt 4 I i nk'** • t I f I ' '-iCt;. r <1? at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at service member on active duty, if your period of Notice is given under section 3212 of the Attention homeowner: If you are a military service active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, member on active duty, if your period of active duty has or if you have been ordered to active duty, please of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the are described as: will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for premises, or some part of them, at a public the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone auction sale to the highest bidder for cash number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by R7W, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY or cashier’s check at the place of holding advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of SURVEYED the circuit court in Barry County, starting the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30, 2025. 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of PARCEL SAID DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE The amount due on the mortgage may be by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for 21; THENCE NOOMI’15'’W ALONG THE bid at the sale does not automatically entitle for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 the purchaser to free and clear ownership the dreuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at FEET, THENCE S89°07’59"W PARALLEL of the property. A potential purchaser is 01:00 PM, Febroary 6, 2025. The amount due on the 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6,2025. The amount due encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 400.00 FEET TO THE POINT the highest bid at the sale does not automatically sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; either of which may charge a fee for this entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear THENCE CONTINUING information: property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is PARALLEL WITH encouraged to contact the county register of deeds Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife office or a title insurance company, either of which 863.00 FEET; THENCE N00‘’11'15”W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic information. Default has been made in the conditions of may charge a fee for this information. FEET; THENCE N89°07'59”E PARALLEL Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as a certain mortgage made by Aaron Lambert, A Married WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; nominee for lender and lender’s successors Man and Tera Lambert, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic a mortgage made by Jonathon D. Groeneveld and Ashleigh Groenveld, husband and wife, to THENCE and/or assigns Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., POINT OF BEGINNING.TOGETHER WITH notice. . R! •• I I Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is I i ir (• Of i 1'' f 1 X .. ................. t ♦ < »< i I I (A ’ i-I t I i. 01' M« .'urui; in?- riin'i iV Hi ' » I h K I k- Ift" I Ir? J I I 4 J .'/I ';. ;upiTii5nn'’ i -tian; «•’*! ) J I .*«‘l 1’1'* c given under section 3212 of the revised judicature COUNTY act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the BOUNDARY " di -J * 1. 1 i. iJUlR * • •'> r?<RM ’ 1 f* - * tSSu-i* f k r > .‘ij: i I -« / I <• i now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, ? by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Jj J ‘ ‘ Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two and 75/100 Dollars ($176,482.75). I I f 1 ' r r' I ’ <rj Under the power of sale contained in said '■ .r ' kT’ I . II mortgage and the statute in such case made and - 10' I- provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage » k > H 1 < will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged * 1 * I premises, or some part of them, at public venue J J I 'V 1 Iv'' h , IV' ’ll*. /J at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry ■wroTT I r r n; 'Jl! i I u k f Jiu , I f ■f .r I I •! f I . V / I I !l #1. d ) V - Jf 1 b J i/ I ? [I Ji’ 1 «k I I' ( t r Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: The South 128 feet of Lot 6, Block 8, of Kenfield's 2nd Addition Subdivision to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in 937 S Hayes Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 from the date of such sale, unless determined MICHIGAN, THE OF I I dV’. z J Il .( f .or 10' i y I 9^ JI"., ijo.' I M <4 n' ■ i ’fc ■ .1 k k « ■• 'I’ Jlli» 1 • ' 1 ^0- I T I I '‘-Vi 1 f'J i if 4*J '•p’ n* k ri • f1 'I I H t k < j 'I 'i SOUTH SAID S00°iri5”E LINE PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET TO THE Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom for Amerifirst Rnancial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2014, and Mortgage Corporation AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 recorded on October 1, 2014, as Document Number: INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DESCRIBED Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2014-009218, Barry County Records, said mortgage HEREON. A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT 2021 was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by an FOR INGRESSAND EGRESS DESCRIBED Assignment of Mortgage dated February 08,2023 and AS: A PART ‘OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF Amount claimed due on date of notice: $221,951.70 SECTION 21. T2N, R7W, MAPLE GROVE Description of the mortgaged premises: 2023-001075, , on which mortgage there is claimed TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy- THE BOUNDARY OF SAID EASEMENT Barry DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION according to the Plat thereof recorded in 21; THENCE N00'’1T15”W ALONG THE Liber 6 of Plats. Page 55, Barry County per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 Records. as: That part of Blocks 30 and 31, Eastern Addition to FEET TO THE OF THIS POINT OF BEGINNING DESCRIPTION; EASEMENT THENCE S89“07'15"W PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION County, Michigan, and described Common street address (if any): 1879 recorded February 15, 2023 by Document Number: Six Thousand Rve Hundred Sixty-One and 32/1 II ($76,561.32) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the 6 recorded Plat thereof, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Lot 6, Block 31, Eastern Addition: months from the date of such sale, unless Thence North 4 Rods; Thence West to the East Pine Blf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be accordance Boundary of Hanover Street; Thence Southerly along PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 66.00 with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real the East Boundary of Hanover Street to the intersection FEET; THENCE N’89°07’59"E PARALLEL property is used for agricultural purposes as of Hanover Street and South Street; Thence East to WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 400.00 FEET defined by MCL 600.3240(16). the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1025 S 400.00 FEET; THENCE N00°11’51"W determined abandoned in TO THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE S If the property is sold at foreclosure sale HANOVER ST, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property 00^11 ’15"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE 66.00 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural the person who buys the property at the purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in 6 mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the months from the date of such sale, unless holder for damaging the property during the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, redemption period. or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If 7876 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The redemption determined period abandoned in shall be accordance the property is presumed to be used for agricultural redemption period shall be 30 days from the service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, days ago, or if you have been ordered to pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the be held responsible to the person who buys active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the the property at the mortgage foreclosure mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the telephone number stated in this notice. sale or to the mortgage holder for damage mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. to the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 9,2025 abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, t ' S89°07’59”W Attention homeowner: If you are a military days from the date of such sale. f V I' OF with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the in which case the redemption period shall be 30 -'.t .•! vr ■ I I 2025. The redemption period shall be 6 months 3 i County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6, Liber 1, Page 37 of Plats, Barry County Records. 1 n<7( Mortgagee, I r wirP i” Mortgage, County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is f f I w* Benchmark 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-004926 Barry ! ■0* dba dated April 22, 2022 and recorded April 29, i»/ ur-'’ as nominee for Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, LLC u * n(S' I1 ’f I •r ' f ,I ' t ■'... 4 u . ( ' Default has been made in the conditions of L I 41-/ i PARCEL I 1 1 71 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N. mortgage at the telephone number stated in this 1- » rHk/ r FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military date of such sale. This notice is from a debt collector. pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is responsible to the person who buys the property at the damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, File No. 23-012495 Date of notice: January 2,2025 Trott Law. RC. File No. 24-016579 Firm Name: Orlans PC 31440 Ndrthwestern Hwy, Suite 145 at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 9,2025 Randall S. Firm Name; Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Miller & Associates, RC. Attorneys for Lakeview Loan Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 (248) 642-2515 Servicing, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 Dated: January 16,2025 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (01-09X01-30) (01-16)(02-06) ■i limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 1549128 (01-02){01-23) a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00884-1 (01-09)(01-30) ♦ ♦ 'IM^I I .jI I I .^9 r J / I* V ■I 'I r I f' 4 �www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, January 16, 2025 I 7 i I ill f> r 9 B A mJ* >1^ 4' $ 4-. f TURNING BACK THE PAGES 7T 1 * -V‘ j -i; *A Hubert Cook recalls automobiles’ history '■41 •Wfc.': ) a X ! n r V •J BANNER APRIL 12, 1990 ESTHER WALTON Tucked away in family belongings sometimes are I stories worthy of being published as part of local his tory. The Cook family is well known for wonderful col­ lections of Hastings history. And fortunately for us, a collection of histoires written by Hubert Cook was loaned for publication in this article. The following is a two-part story and history on automobiles: i I li i' t t AUTOMOBILES I HAVE KNOWN July 5,1950 , I am going to attempt to write some of my experii ences in the early days of the automobile for the benefit of my grandchildren or possibly my own children. ■ They might otherwise take it for granted that we have always had the conveniences of fast travel over good roads, in comfortable seats, protected from the elements by windshields, windshield wipers, car heat' ers, and even power-operated safety glass windows. Such was not the case as you will eventually see. I was always mechanically inclined, and my ambij tion was to become a locomotive or steamboat engi­ neer. This urge was so strong that before 1 was 12 years old, I had a one-horsepower steam engine and - boiler that Herman Frost and myself built. 1 He did most of the work, of course, as he was the fl machinist at the old Wool Boot Company where my r father was the manager. ft Just beyond our old woodshed and privy stood our I abandoned chicken coop, which I converted into a factory by equipping it with a wood-turning lathe, an emery wheel and an ice cream freezer. Besides onetwo-toee ice cream, the principal output of this factory was rolling pins and potato mashers turned up from pieces of maple stove wood. I never sold any of the output, but presented them to fiiends and relatives. I even gave a set to Maude at least six years before we were married. This was a grave mist^e, as she wielded them over my head until I married her and has done so for nearly 50 years since then. To satisfy the marine engineering urge, I built a I6-foot lapstreak clinker boat and bought a complete marine engine, propeller, shaft and stuffing box from a firm in Detroit for little over $18. We had great times up at Thomapple Lake with this outfit. The round-trip I fare, as I recall it, was only 15 cents, and we would I leave Hastings on the 8:15 train, run the boat once or I twice around the lake and then catch the 9:19 train back to Hastings. We almost missed the train one night when we ran out of gas about a quarter of a mile from the landing. We had so much confidence in the craft that we never bothered to carry oars or paddles aboard. This time we had to remove the spark plug to relieve the compres­ sion, and spin the engine with the crank, getting back to the landing barely in time to catch the train. All of this happened before there were any auto­ mobiles in Hastings, and Robert and I began teasing Father to buy some kind of self-propelled buggy. He said they would never be a success because the prin­ ciple was wrong, as it was the same as a man trying to lift himself by his bootstraps. That settled it, for the time being at least. A few years later, I went to school at the Armour Institute in Chicago to study engineering. I lived across the street from and got my meals with Uncle Bert and Aunt Stelle Kniskem. During my second year there. Uncle Bert bought a second-hand 1903 Cadillac car, and tliat is the beginning of my story. Since then, I have driven over 1,250,000 miles in this 1903 Cadillac, a 1908 Buick, a 1912 Chalmers, a 1914 Chevrolet, a Ford Model T touring car, a Ford Model T sedan, a 1920 Studebaker, four Model A Fords, three Lincoln Zephyrs and 14 Ford V-8s. 1903 Cadillac. Engine about 10 or 12 horsepower, single cylinder, make-and-break ignition (no spark plug). Car about 84-inch wheel base, right-hand drive, planetary transmission, two speeds forward, one reverse. Engine control by two small levers up through the front seat, one on each side of tlie driver. Car con­ trol by three floor pedals and one hand lever. In other words, to change engine speeds, you had to let go of the steering wheel, but this was not danger­ ous, as the car couldn’t go over 15 or 20 miles an hour. The car had no top or windshield, no front doors and one back door in the middle of the tonneau. This door would sometimes come unlatched and as it was a part of the back seat, the occupant would find himself fac­ ing backward with his feet dangling over the roads. In stormy weather, there was a tarpaulin that com­ pletely covered the car. It had five holes in it just big enou^ to stick your head through if you took your hat off. The big job then was to get your hat back on, as you wound up with both your hat and your hands under the tarpaulin. The driver and four passengers’ heads were exposed to the elements but the rest of their bodies were kept dry except for the water that trickled through the holes and down your neck. The headlights were kerosene lanterns. In spite of all this, it was the greatest thrill of my life to be allowed t take this car all by myself to go a few miles once a week to take my violin lessons, even though I had some awfully close calls with streetcars while crossing 63rd Street. I 11 recount just one of the many happy escapades we enjoyed with this old Cadillac. One Sunday morning at about seven o’clock, the two Kniskem boys, two of our friends and myself went for a little spin before breakfast. Everything was working so well that we just kept on going, out through South Chicago, Whiting, Hammond and then, within sight of Crown Point, it happened. Lewis was driving and turned out to pass a horse and buggy* I’ui sure he should have stopped sooner, but he didn’t, and we hit a stump that was neatly hidden in the ragweed at the side of the road. He had great dif­ ficulty getting back out of the weeds and into the road again, and then we saw the reason. The front axle and steering rod were bent so the right front wheel toed out at about a 45-degree angle. We spent over an hour limping on into the village of Crown Point. In those days, there were no gas stations or garages. You bought your gasoline at a grocery store and your repairs had to be made at a machine shop or blacksmith shop. We finally found a blacksmith shop, but of course, it was closed. Finally, we located the owner but he wouldn’t work on Sunday. After listening for some time to our tale of woe, he finally let us take the keys to his shop. We took the whole front end of the car apart, heated up the bent parts and straightened them out as best we could. At length, we got the machine back together again, returned the keys, thanked the shop owner and were ready to hit the road. It was after four o’clock by this time and, having had no breakfast or lunch, we were getting pretty hungry. We also thought we should call the Kniskems so they wouldn’t worry about us. In taking inventory, we found we had just 35 cents between the five of us. If we telephoned, we couldn’t eat, and if we ate, we couldn’t telephone, so we com­ promised by getting a candy bar apiece, leaving us 10 cents for emergencies on the way home. Luckily, we had no emergencies and we arrived there a little after dark. After that. Uncle Bert confined our sightseeing trips to the city limits of Chicago. 1908 Buick. In the summer of 1908,1 had a chance to go to Europe with my Ann Arbor roommate, Alvord Towar, and the two Kniskem boys. We were to work our way over and back being nursemaids to a bunch of cattle on a cattle boat. The Kniskem boys found they couldn’t make it, so, after persuading Father to let me have the money another year at Ann Arbor would cost, $320, Alvord and I decided against the cattle boat and bought tickets right through from Hastings to Liverpool, on five dif­ ferent boats from Detroit on. This trip, which incidentally lasted three months and took us through 11 different countries and cost less than $320, is another story and was written up by me in the Banners of July, August and September of 1908. The only thing this trip had to do with automobiles was that when I got off the train in Hastings, father, mother and Robert met me with a shiny new Model F Buick and when I say shiny, I mean shiny. It had more brass than a battleship, and every Saturday we spent hours polishing it with ammonia and whiting. We would also carefully inspect the tires, which were what were called “Quick Detachables” and they really were quick detachable, but awfully “Slow Attachable.” I’ll give you three examples to show how quickly detachable they really were: 1. One Saturday night after finishing our job of pol­ ishing and inspecting, we drove downtown for some reason or another, and in making a U-tum around the monument, two of the tires quickly detached them­ selves from the wheels. Quite a crowd quickly gath­ ered and they were veiy helpful with their suggestions and remarks. 2. This time we were riding out west of town on our way to the only gravel road within a good many miles of Hastings. This was a stretch of only a mile or so leading to the Colgrove farm on the Wall Lake Road. Mr. Colerove was at that time known as the “Champion of Good Roads” in Michigan, and he succeeded in getting the state to build this particular stretch of road to state specifications. At that time, it was a wonderful improvement but under today’s traf­ fic, it wouldn’t last a week. I have wandered a little from the subject but on this particular ride, which occurred on a very hot and humid evening just before the Fourth of July, we were passing a farmhouse. The whole family was sitting out in front, and the children were playing with firecrack­ ers. One of the brightest of the children tossed a crack­ er toward the car as we were passing by. It must have lodged between the quick-detachable rings and the tire and was held there by centrifugal force until we had gone a hundred feet or so. Then we heard it go off, and immediately the right front wheel began making that sickening plopping sound, so we stopped to see what had happened. It was nothing serious, just a little inconvenience. The explosion had merely pushed the tire away from the rim far enough to allow the inner tube to blow out a bubble about the size of a bushel basket. All we had to do was let the air out of the tire, find a board to put the jack on, place two stones front and back of the rear wheel to keep the car from rolling off the jack, then jack tlie car up in the air, remove the lock ring, remove the clincher ring, tuck the tube back where it belonged, put the clincher ring back on and then try to get the lock ring back in its groove. This was usually quite a job as almost always it became badly bent when pry­ ing it out of ±e groove. However, we finally got it on, w pumped up the tire, let down the jack, tossed the board and stones to the side of the road and were merrily ? (sic) on our way. 3. This third quick-detachable incident occurred on our way back from Gun Lake on the Middleville Road. We were speeding along at perhaps 35 or 40 miles per hour when we heard that old familiar bang that happened on almost every trip. When we got the carjacked up to put on one of the spares, we couldn’t find either the clincher or the lock ring. We walked back where the blowout happened but couldn t find either. It was almost an hour before we finally found them, one on each side of the road in the weeds, at least 100 feet ahead of where we finally got the car stopped. They had quickly detached themselves when the tire blew out and, spinning like hula hoops, they sneaked by us without anybody seeing them go by. This Model F Buick was at least twice as good as the 1903 Cadillac because it had twice as many cylinders and twice as many rear doors. It had quite a powerftil engine, or at least it took a lot of power to crank it. The engine had a five-and-one-half bore and stroke and was controlled by spark and throttle levers on top of the steering wheel, making it possible to slow down or speed up without letting go of the wheel. It was wliat was then called a side-winder, that is, it cranked from the side, the engine and transmission shaft being parallel with the rear axle. An exposed roll­ er chain transmitted the power from the transmission to the rear wheels. The chains had a weird habit of breaking at the most inopportune times. They never occurred when you had on your old clothes, but always when you had on your Sunday best. We always carried two extra chains, but changing them on the road was the dirtiest job you can imagine. You had to jack up the car and crawl under to put the chain over the front sprocket. You then had to screw up the two turnbuckles on the radius rods to pull the_ rear axle up so the chain could be slipped on the back sprocket and the removable link attached. Then, adjust the turnbuckles to get the right tension to the chain, taking great care to get the rear axle exactly parallel to the transmission shaft, otherwise, the chain would be stretched on one side and run so crooked it would never stay on. When a chain broke, you were helpless because you couldn’t move the car and you had to make the repairs wherever the car happened to stop, which was usually in the middle of a puddle or in a patch of sand or dust where there was no footing for the jack. The chains were not nice to handle either, as they were boiled in a kettle of mutton tallow to lubricate them. When you finally got the job done, your hands, arms, face and probably your clothes were covered with u “ease and dirt and usually no washbowl or soap or water (would be) within miles. All you could do was wipe them off on the grass, then with the greasy rag in the toolbox, and finally with your handkerchief to get them clean enough so you could hang on to the steer­ ing wheel. And speaking of steering wheels, this old Buick had one feature that no other car before or since has had. It was a great selling point and was probably the feature that persuaded Father, Richard Messer and Ben Matthews to buy this model. By pressing on a floor button, you could swing the whole steering column up into a vertical position to facilitate getting in or out of the driver’s seat. To get back to the subject of chains again. One beau­ tiful Sunday morning, Robert and I invited Florence, Maude and Nellie to go for a nice, long ride. We got about three miles out of town, speeding up a long hill, when bang went the chain. This was no ordinary break. The chain locked itself around the transmission shaft with the two broken ends flailing around. Before we could slop the engine, the chain had cut the three back floorboards in two right under the girls’ feet. Luckily, none of them lost a toe or foot. It also cut the brake rods in two, so when the car quit coasting up the hill, it began to coast backward down the hill, with no way to stop it. We were glad nobody was coming behind us and that the ruts were deep enough to keep the car on the road. The chain also whipped off the two cylinder petcocks, so there was no compression and the engine could not be started. In addition to putting on another chain, we had to patch up the brake rods with fence wire and whittle two wooden plugs from a fence board to plug up the openings where the petcocks were broken off. We couldn’t do anything about the floorboards, so the girls just had to be careful where they stepped. We drove on about a mile when our wooden plugs burned out and we had to replace them. This happened about every mile until we got the bright idea of making the plugs out of green wood from tree branches. These would sometinAes last five miles. In Shelbyville, we found a blacksmith shop, where we drilled out and tapped the holes for set screws, which are probably in the old car today if it is still around. Everything worked so good ±en that we drove on to Grand Rapids and back to Hastings before dark. 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This publication is intendedt to provide interest in these parcels as L the nature/time, and locat2orof I 4 and location these hearings. 945-1287 prior to the hearino dates of for Please contact the Barry County Treasurer's office at (269) «qcedures Md instructions due to possible COVID-19 restrictions or buildjng closures ’ 4 any updated •i A SHOW CAUSE HEARING is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.. OnO*; alOOn*M P.M., Pphrnarv February 5, 2025, at 220 W State St, Treasurer's Office, Barry County Courthouse, Hastings MI 49058. ► Any person with an interest in the property forfeited to the County Treasurer may appear at the show cause hearing and show cause wh absolute _title to that orooertv ropert should not vest in the Foreclosin _? -1 .q Governmental Unit. A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE HEARING is scheduled for 8:30 A.M., February 12, 2025, at Circuit Court Room, 220 W State Street, Hastings MI 49058-Courthouse. J r I 4 * I I ) 4^ At this hearing the Foreclosing Governmental Unit shall ask that the court enter a judgment foreclosing the property as requested in the, petition V for foreclosure. person claiming an interest in a parcel of property set forth in the ., . petition for foreclosure, who desires to contest that petition h e y v lorun -----’ must file written objections with the clerk of th© circuit court and serve those objections on the Barry County Treasurer, the Foreclosing Governmental Unit. The docket number of the petition is 24-338-CZ. • J f i z If you are a person with an interest in property being foreclosed: I ** * r You have to from the foreclosure process process oy by payment payment ot of all all forfeited forfeited unpaid taxes, b the right 1?' — redeem this parcel xxviu LHC tuLcuiusuie interest, penalties, and fees prior to the expiration of the redemption period. You should contact the Barrv Countv 1 I I ’-wuiivy Treasurer for the amount required to redeem. n J t i I You may lose your interest in the property as a result of the foreclosure proceeding. c The legal title to the property shall vest absolutely in the Foreclosing Governmental Unit unless all forfeited unoaid delinquent taxes, interest, penalties, and fees are paid by March 31, 2025. I i All existing interests in oil or gas in this property shall be extinguished except the following: X ( I i. The interests of a lessee or an assignee of an interest of a lessee under an oil , or gas lease in effect as to that property or any part of that property if the lease was recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the property is located before the date of filing the petition for judicial foreclosure. * i ii. Interests preserved as provided in section 1(3) of 1963 PA 42, MCL 554.291. I f I I iii. The right of a former interest-holder to recover remaining proceeds following sale or transfer of the property i i pursuant to MCL 211.78t. 1 If the property is foreclosed, you will have an opportunity to seek recovery of any equity that you may possess in the property in the form of remaining proceeds which may be realized through subsequent sale. Any party __ _ who holds an interest in the property at the time of foreclosure has the right to make a claim for remaining proceeds, which first requires completing and sending the Notice of Intention required by MCL 211.78t(2) to the Barry County Treasurer no later than July 1, immediately following foreclosure. You may lose any equity associated with your interest in the property following foreclosure unless you pursue a claim under MCL 211.78t. Those who wish to consult with an attorney about this notice and pending tax foreclosure may go to the State Bar of Michigan's legal resource and referral web page at https://lrs.michbar.org or may call (800) 968-0738 for assistance in finding private legal counsel. I 4 ) I I 4 J PLEASE NOTE: I i The following list represents parties that appear to have title, lien, or other apparent rights to the parcels being pniJhiX- ■ foreclosed by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit. This notice is required to be given by law, even if the party no longer claims or desires an interest if it appears they hold any undischarged, apparent, or potential title or lien right to the property. r 4IAA* ■ I >a •".ir 2 Listing of a party does NOT necessarily indicate they are the owner of a parcel, or they are liable for the property taxes. A ■ E Z a This list is NOT an offering of property for sale. These parcels are NOT being sold, auctioned, or otherwise made -EC*'-:. I >1 available by virtue of this notice. There is no procedure for purchasing these parcels from the Foreclosing Governmental Unit at this point in the foreclosure proceedings. Those parcels that are foreclosed and not redeemed may become available at public auction on or after July of 2025, These parcels remain the property of their current owner until redemption rights have expired. No party should make any atten^t to inspect or enter upon these parcels assuming them to be for sale until the final list of foreclosed parcels is determined and offered at auction in^ summery'2025. Most of these parcels Will be ; I I — I I k a redeemed from foreclosure. Entering upon them or contacting current property owners may constitute trespassing undesired solicitation and may subject the offender to criminal prosecution. The street address of the parcels listed Hf w* —■——I 1 OT fas is based on local records and is not guaranteed to be the actual location of the property. a-i I .A a The amount due listed indicates the balance which was due as of forfeiture on March 1, 2024. The current amount required to redeem must be obtained from the Barry County Treasurer, as additional penalties, fees, and interest have accrued since forfeiture. 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L'^t K ) » I k t V’ ¥ i <i r* » .’-f. ■.’^ . ft 'I % >; A I 'l I » ♦ ♦ 1< ♦ i- .« �"W B. ---- " - SPORTS r I .1 >1 f T I ♦ K I • 1 www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, January 16, 2024 I 9 I I CHS hockey team wins battle of top ten teams i- • I :1 * 1, I s V <'■ . < ** I I i 1 X Brett Bremer Sports Editor I * I ,* I b J\ 1 I . ! ♦ A pair of early goals and a stellar I performance by Junior Sam Hoag in net got the Caledonia varsity hockey team I of victory and a top 10 showdown with East Grand Rapids at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Caledonia, now 13-2-1 on the season, entered the afternoon contest ranked seventh in the state in Division 2. The Caledonia team is once again a co-op with Thomapple Kellogg and Lowell. The 10-3-1 Pioneers checked in third in Division 3. Henry Simon and Logan Himes scored nearly identical goals in the first 7:07 to put the Fight Scots in front 2-0, both rushing past the blue line to the top of the left circle and firing shots around a defender and by the EGR keeper. “These guys, their perseverance has been awesome,” Caledonia head coach Jeremy Bultema said. “We have been growing as players and as a team. They grinded it out. They’re a resilient team.” Shots for the Scots were few and far between the rest of the afternoon. While the Pioneers had some decent possession in the offensive end, dangerous chance i.were rare and Hoag was up to nearly every challenge that came his way. EGR cut the Caledonia lead in half ft, !. with a goal by Trevor Bird at the 4:07 mark of the third period, and kept the pressure on until the final horn sounded. A two-minute crosschecking penalty on Caledonia with 3:02 left to play with the pioneers on the power play. Half a minute later at turnover in the comer led to a point blank, one on one chance for Burd that Hoag smothered. With the EGR goalie pulled in the final 40 seconds, the Scots deflected one shot up into the netting behind Hogue and then managed to clear the puck out r 4 4 P J t4 ■ z I I 1 1 2. <1 <V 1 > 1 X t 71 III il*'-** k 1 I I > . I r 1 t * k I J I I r t. I I I I t 1 J i flk I r . • ft I k f Caledonia defender Caleb Summerhays pushes the puck through the neutral zone as East Grand Rapids’ Jacob Goossens looks on during their contest at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer i t I i ►• 4 i i I of the zone a couple times to preserve the win. Hoag shot towards his bench, sliding on one knee and pumping a fist before being mobbed by his teammates. “He’s a huge part of the team,” coach Bultema said of his junior net-minder. “What are we, 13-2-1 now. He’s a big reason for that.” Hoag split time in net for the Scots in the past two seasons, but basically has the role to himself this season. “He is a super competitive guy,” coach Bultema said. “If you want to talk about a guy whose competitive level is through the roof, it is him. He is a gamer. He has been working on his game in between the pipes with a goalie coach. That has been incredible. He is an ultimate competitor.” i I t : J I . I .'•1 T,W I I ! - f• I k 0 •. • JL iBflB I J :i. * 4 * r* b* I' I •} I I t -J I . r M' - J r ) ; 11 n I n I . I • ' .’J -CL' I ir 1 • I /. I i; I 1 J -17/ •I J * ' I / '? ! ■ . • i 'I ri'- I ■/—f ■ ) i! r ■L J . i?n. Lucas McNabnay, Harmon Esch and captain Tony Kauffman had assists for the Scots. Esch and Hoag are alternate captains for the Scots this winter along with fellow junior Rylan Bultema and senior defender Caleb Summerhays. Coach Bultema was pleased with the way all his guys played Saturday night. He is really pleased with his team’s depth. “The biggest thing that can get over­ looked is the culture of the team,” coach Bultema said. “These guys are getting into winning. They’re together. Outside of skill and anything else, these guys play as a team.” The Scots are now 4-1-1 in the OK Conference Rue Division. It was the first loss of the conference season for The Fighting Scots’ Henry Simon moves in to score the opening goal around East Grand Rapids defender Owen Stropkai during the first period of their contest at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer the Pioneers who are now 2-1 -1. The Rue Division is crowded at the top with Forest Hills Central sporting a 4-1 mark and Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Byron Center with three wins apiece. Caledonia’s one conference loss came at the hands of a Grand Rapids Christian team that’s 1-3-1 in the division. “The OK Conference right now is unbelievable,” coach Bultema said. “Hockey on the west side of the state is good. It is good hockey. I just think it starts with the buy-in from the schools, and then it goes into the coaching and the players. You’re getting more talented players and it picks up the pace of the conference.” I I [ Valley girls get win number two at WMAA f I < J 9 Brett Bremer Sports Editor r I I 3— ' An offensive set can’t roll much better than the one the Lions opened the second half with at West Michigan Aviation Academy. Point guard Ines Sanchez called out the play coming across half court. She got the ball into the hands of Audrey Burpee on the right wing. Burpee fired it to Payton Morawski in the post, and when the defense came at her she shot a pass across the lane to Abbigail Harvey. Harvey quickly put the ball up and in. The ball never needed to touch the floor. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team scored its second victory of the season Tuesday, outscoring the host Aviators 30-19 and are now 2-6 overall this season. The Aviators fall to 1-9. • That bucket to start the second half , was part of a 10-1 across the final couple * minutes of the first half and the first four minutes of the second half. The Lions stretched an 11-9 lead to 21-10 over that span. Sanchez would finish with a gamehigh 14 points. She had a stretch early in the fourth quarter where she scored , six straight points upping the Lion lead lb to double figures. The Spanish exchange K student continues to be an excellent r J 1 \'^> Ki I i f I I : 'WwmbWT*"" — W 1 .a XX i-c. “IJ:; r I 1 ?dr f- I T t I •• . 'fc t s* ’.-.M • c f I I f I i ! h v r f TJ A i •, I I. I < • •J Ftlo-ewnrn! I I lb k I 4 s I X ( / .I*?! I J/a 4 SfCtc<j Tf fl I rfi Ao! -jrij m although he said that is something he has to help them figure out. He said it is something of a trend he has seen in teams he has coached over the years. The Lion head coach is happy to be at a point in the season where he feels like he and the girls understand where each other are coming from. He may get a little loud on the sideline, but he said that doesn’t mean he is is upset with girls or mad at them. “I am trying to be extremely transpar­ ent with them in what I see and what I feel needs to be done,” Wilkes said. The Lions are still working towards their first Big 8 Conference win of the season. They’re 0-3 in the conference heading into a Friday night ballgame with Reading at Maple Valley High School. The Lions are home again next Tuesday too, Jan. 21, taking on Bronson. “We’re nowhere close [to where we want to be], but they come to practice every single day, all 21 of the girls, and they come to practice and they battle every single day forme. I can’t ask much more than that,” Wilkes said. •- c ' T r I i I fn xi?. i Ef/J I i?’ i - I jd] I 1 .1 . Lil -’^5; l.T 4 T ; J . - J-- • 4' I' I t t I 11 I’ ' J J J 1 '• J -il. j J' I i I b9d r^C-l 'Vfi . I I .1 I ;• I r ■ i • r-'?!.! tI ■4 n’z oij 0^ «t3 n-,- k I r I I J_ iJ » 1 'ii. - I I 1 r I . I /I I' I. - J .. ^■r k ’r.' - i .1 I I . I ' fl t C'l i'l'i,' X! ; X .‘V/ 1/ ' not' •*4 4 tK’ I 1 I r lb?/i I I I I f i I i ! I J i 1 J 1 £ <■-! distributor of the basketball, to handle as much of the scoring load as she can and she was a pest at the top of the Lion’s zone defense throughout much of the night. Maple Valley also got seven points from Aubree Roth and Harvey, a fresh­ man center, finished with six points. The Lions’ defense did a solid job of keeping the Aviators away from the basket, and both teams know they still have lots of work to do on their outside shooting skills. “1 thought tonight, for the most part, we started to anticipate some passes and where they were going, trying to get into a mindset of what was maybe open,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes aid. “I thought we did a better job of moving tonight when the ball was in the air. We’re pretty bad sometimes at letting them catch and then we move after that. I thought we did better in that aspect.” ♦♦ e t s. t • i -- ■ io ifrjunr ** y- I I U Lion sophomore guard Aubree Roth beats her defender with the dribble during the first half of the Lions’ win at West Michigan Aviation Academy Tuesday night. Photo by Brett Bremer “My whole spiel with them is defense is going to lead to our offense,” Wilkes added. “We have to learn to stop teams before we can score. I knew coming into this year that we were going to really struggle putting the ball in the basket. We have gotten a boost from Ines, however I saw a couple other girls step up tonight and try to make some moves to the basket to try to make some stuffhappen. 1 know Aubree Roth knocked down a couple shots tonight.” The Lions are more focused on im­ provements than wins at this point, but it is always nice to get a ‘ W.’ The Lions’ 1 r 4 1 V ' i J k ! last victory came Dec. 11 at Comstock. Maple Valley had four different girls score in the first quarter as it built a 9-7 lead, and they had a lead for the rest of the bailgame. The Lion lead was 15-10 at the half and they pushed it to 23-15 going into the fourth quarter. Junior Holly Mileski led the Aviators with eight points and sOphomore Alysse LeBolt finished with seven. Things codid have been tighter though. The Aviators missed all six of their free throw attempts in the third quarter. Wil­ kes would also like to see his girls do a better job of rebounding the basketball, Maple Valley freshman center Abbigail Harvey goes up for two points during her team’s win at West Michigan Aviation Academy Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer �I F FT 1 10 Thursday, January 16, 2025 ! THE HASTINGS BANNER f J WWW HastingsBanner com I 11 * 1• DK boys over .500 heading into showdown at -A I I I f H' t 1 z ► I- y. i Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers are on a roll. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team took its lumps inan 88-55 loss to visiting Parchment last week, Jan. 7, al DKHS, but has bounced back to win three in a row and improve its record to 5-4 overall on the season. The Panthers are currently 2-2 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division and will get back to SAC Central play Friday, Jan. 17, at Gales­ burg-Augusta. The Delton Kellogg boys evened their conference record with a 58-21 win at Martin last Friday, Jan. 10. The Panthers sandwiched that victory be­ tween a 54-49 win over Union City Jan. 8 and a 55-34 win at Battle Creek Calhoun Christian Tuesday night. DK head coach Jason How­ land said the tough loss to Parchment in the return from Christmas break really set the stage for his team to be ready to play al a high level coming back from break and was hoping the effort from that contest would carry over even on a night when they turned the ball over too many times. Turnovers and a Parchment team that shot a blazing 60 percent from the floor were too much for the DK boys to over­ come that night last week. Grant McArthur had 17 points in the loss and Grady Mat­ teson added 11. Tyler Howland chipped in six points and seven assists while Maxim Bonechi added seven points. One encouraging sign from that defat was a 46 percent shooting performance from the DK boys, which was a solid improvement over the early season. Jalin Kampen led the Parch­ ment team with 25 points in­ cluding 20 ind the first half. I II I I A I ' 4 t I . A i J/ .z it: 1. / < } > ^f;. I I 4 5 "U I I i I 4 I J kJ J I’* 1 nT I «r t t 1 f J. i A >• P * 44 7 J 4 'i* t L'' II r Delton Kellogg's Maxim Bonechi (32) attacks the rim past Parchment’s Tayshawn Hartman (35) late in their matchup at Delton Kellogg High School Jan. 7. Photo by Perry Hardin Delton Kellogg junior Keegan Hill (14) slashes towards the hoop over Parchnnent junior Don’Jae GilmoreSlater (1) during the second half Tuesday, Jan. 7 Photo by Perry Hardin I I i I i tr-5> h >_■ a I t z I ,4 e 3? - * ' fi * 1 ■* .. M’ .X I X Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Names of Mortgagor(s): Jerry L. Plank III. Original mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing Assignee {if any); Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: $105,658.25 Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, BEING PART OF SECTION 1, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. PARCEL 2; PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, IRVING TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6, BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION: THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 75.0 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST, 66.28 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET, ALONG SAID EAST LOT LINE, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5. 66.18 FEET, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 FEET, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport, Ml 49325. The redemption period will be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is determined abandoned under MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the redemption period is 1 year from the date of such sale. The redemption period may be extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage al the telephone number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, P.C. 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (313) 536-2500. This law firm is a debt collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 (01-16)(02-06) Saxon bowlers sweep matches with Parma Western Brett Bremer Sports Editor *h The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ bowling teams took Interstate-8 Athletic Conference wins over Parma Western at University Lanes in^Ibipn Jhursdayt The Hastings.-gill’s took a 26-4 victory Kass'Harton, Kaylin Schild and Heaven Simmet won two points apiece for the Saxons in the individ­ ual games. Harton had games of 154 and 193. Schild scored a 178 and a 195. S immet scored al54andal75. The Hastings girls also got points thanks to wins from Megan Ramey and Jen Stoline. The Saxon boys took a 23.5 to 6.5 win. Deagan Wilkes had a stellar 255 game, but it was the one that earned the Hastings team a half a point as he was matched by his Panther foe. He also won a point with a 180. Miles Lipsey, Hunter Bennington and Andrew Barton won two points each for the Saxons. Lipsey had games of 185 and 180. Pennington rolled a 207 and a 168. Barton con­ tributed a 160 and a 169. The Saxons had a Tuesday af­ ternoon dual with Northwest post­ poned. They are scheduled to head to Marshall for an 1-8 showdown this afternoon, Jan. 16, and to be a part of the Mason Invite Sunday. Next week in the 1-8 the Saxons visit Pennfield Tuesday and Coldwater Thursday. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Court address: 206 W. Court Street, #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Cortez E. Hawks. Date of birth: 3/28/1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Cortez E. Hawks, died 10/15/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn Linklater, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 435 Pineview Dr., Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/14/2025 Maple Valley boys score their first Big 8 victory Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys' basketball team notched its first Big 8 Conference win of the season Tuesday night against visiting Reading. The Lions ran to a 69-42 win to move their record to 1 -5 in conference play this winter. Reading falls to 0-6 in the Big 8 and 1-11 overall. The Lions are now 3-8 overall. •* Quincy took a 50-44 win over the vis­ iting Lions last Thursday in Big 8 play. Quincy built a 25-15 lead in the first half, but the Lions rallied to cut that I l.ai 4^ /•;< I / JOliSW down to three points before the third quarter was up. Teegen McDonald put in a team-high 15 points for the Lions. Kelvin Nev­ ins-Davis had eight points, Eli Wright seven and Jim Wiggs six. Wright and Nevins-Davis tied for the Lion lead with six rebounds each. Jake McDonald had five boards to go with three assists and two steals. Teegen had three rebounds, two assists and three steals. 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Council members discussed social media issues that had arisen in the school sports community over the last several months, and how member schools should address these situations and the role the MHSAA should play in communicating with all schools involved in specific instances. The Council also received updates from the MHSAA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and discussed several matters related to recently completed fall tournaments, broadcast partnerships, MHSAA Athletic Direc­ tor Update Meeting and In-Service Programs and other administrative topics. The Fall Meeting also saw elections of Council officers for the upcoming year. In addition to a new president,' Brighton High School athletic director John Thompson was reelected as Coun-' cil vice president, and Vic Michaels, director of physical education and athletics for the Archdiocese ot Detroit, was reelected as secretary-treasurer. Additionally, Westland John Glenn athletic director Jason Malloy was appointed for a second two-year term on the Council. Monica Merritt, su­ perintendent for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, was appointed for a first two-year term. The Representative Council is the legislative body of the MHSAA. All but five members are elected by member schools. Fourmembers are appointed by the Council to facilitate representation of females and minorities, and the 19th position is occupied by the Superinten­ dent of Public Instruction or designee. I *oa a* t I 3.* k ■ Simi*- ■ SJM ,»»»•> :3:r h I- Z-- I 1 I J* '' * ’1 lA I *' •■. k (ijj . - - I MHSAA Council selects first new leader in ten years 435 Pineview Dr. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 * ..to*" t » 1 The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association received reports on the upcoming sponsorship of two recent­ ly-added sports, provided support for a study group to discuss the number of postseason divisions for several more sports, and elected a new president for the first time in a decade during its Fall Meeting last month in East Lansing. Midland assistant principal and ath­ letic director Eric Albright was elected president, as retired Grand Haven Su­ perintendent Scott Grimes completed his tenure on the Council and 10th and final term as president. Generally, the Council takes only a few actions during its Fall Meeting, with topics often introduced for additional consideration and action during its meet­ ings in March and May. The Council took only one action at this meeting but began conversations on several topics that will be continued throughout the remainder of this school year. The lone action regarded baseball and a previously-approved requirement for teams to submit their pitch counts online beginning with the Spring 2025 season. The Council approved a oneyear delay in that requirement to allow more time for technology development and implementation. The Council received reports on two sports set to begin with MHSAA spon­ sorship with the 2025-26 school year girls field hockey and boys volleyball. The first Girls Field Hockey Committee has met and wi 11 be sending several pro­ posals to the Council for action during its March meeting in preparation for the Fall 2025 season. The Volleyball Com­ mittee will meet soon wiffi potential proposals for boys volleyball coming before the Council in March or May, MHSAA staff led a discussion re­ garding the number of postseason di­ visions for baseball, basketball, Lower Peninsula cross country, softball, Low­ er Peninsula track & field and volley­ ball, which are all sponsored by at least 550 schools. The conversation included o *1 st ;e5i I '-i 1 TK • L k H �Hl .\\ U bi I "1 4 U. Tlu>.. 4 L 'fe. I I !■ fi : G-: MM 1 1a i ' <*MI^ 1 ;r bl » I 1 I r J J 1^’25. ?'■ «irr ; Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon senior Isaac Friddle continues to tick off milestones. Friddle pinned Harper Creek’s Sean Johnson midway through the second period of their 215-pound match in their team’s Interstate-8 Athletics Conference dual at Harper Creek High School Wednesday. The pin, his 144thm moved him to the top of the list of the Hastings varsity wrestlers with the most I i I ••• ’’L.. I f V, N pins. Robby Slaughter, a 2023 Hastings graduate, was the previous record holder. Friddle’s pin was a part of a 52-24 win for the Hastings team which moved to 2-0 in the conference so farthis winter. Overall, the Saxon team is now 23-0 in duals and ranked ninth in the state in Division 1. Hastings also defeated Jackson Lumen Christi 83-0 on the night, and the Saxons followed up their two wins there in Battle Creek by taking the title Saturday al the Alma Duals. « . • >• BW" > Renner, Acker, Shults, Warner and An­ gel Mejia-Hernandez. On Saturday, the Saxon team was 5-0 with a 48-29 win over Reeths-Puffer in the championship match of the Alma Duals. Hastings also defeated East Lansing 66-14, Midland Dow 75-6, Mt. Morris 62-17 and Portland 35-27. Keegan Sutfin, Hunter Sutfin and Friddle were all 5-0 at the tournament and Reyd Zoerman, Renner, Acker and Shults were all 4-1. In that 1-8 dual wi± ±e Beavers, the Saxons also got pins from Hunter Sutfin at 106 pounds, Troy Hokanson at 113, Maverik Peake at 126, Liam Renner at 150, Jace Acker at 157, Keegan Sutfin at 165 and Matthew Shults at 175 pounds. The other four Saxon points came thanks to Tate Warner’s 21-10 major decision at 190 pounds. In the shut out victory of Jackson Lumen Christi, Hastings got pins from Jordan Humphrey, Quinnton Schnerre, wl ■J^ f-< f F t 4 * ^-\f»a Ana 1I I X I y ■ =i u V- b '‘‘'V f */; ?« jli :'4 1 4 ' ! A \ kr ‘S > 1 J^. J ^x«f. k ‘•M h \i V 1• x'S S t I V 1? I* 11 Friddle sets Saxon pin record in conference win I - Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. .-^ >1 t V 5 , % s is w; V r w V S** ‘J fe,, ■>’ i h I s- S !> I » I f * < f 4 I s I I • t h A :■ ■* I’ f w s 1, . * •'EI V I I f' I *n *»» ? 7 I r I f I •4X J • STki ^7 I . V 7 I u? r.rr^ t 9 j V' k I t n BF- f-* i I .■* .. > 1 ;vsi IA 1 •T-4. w Of • f 4 4 A - R t Saxon freshman Jace Acker works to pin Harper Creek's Gavin Rice in their 157-pound bout during their teams’ 1-8 dual in Battle Creek Wednesday, Jan. 8. Photo by Perry Hardin » r < -( « I .I I b * 'J ’llI ' V *’r^ 1 »V*: li» *<<? *-■ ’ <?.> n;s> ***4t’ » »A« L. ! Ir •4 4* f V, . I' 'Hilv>..i4 • . H.V - • J t ■yj' > -. .* f J ' r -. » » Sr^QT I I .i 4 The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team opened Big 8 Conference duals on its home mat Wednesday with a 52-6 win over Concord. The Lions also knocked off Fulton 48-30 on the night. Robert Schilz scored a 15-3 major decision over Concord’s Nate Fritz in the 138-pound bout, and the Lion team got pins from Filip Nowak, Jeremiah Penny, Kade Wright and Joe Long Nowak stuck Ethan Cesco 1:03 into their 144-pound bout. Penny needed just 13 seconds to pin Jasmine Carr in the 157-pound bout. Wright stuck Zach Deboe midway through the second period of their 165-pound match. At 285 pounds. Long pinned Concord’s Kingston Travis midway through the first period. Jordyan Metcalfat 150 pounds had the lone pin for the Concord team. • tJ - L 1 .1 I 1 •r d. r i SCiMttlsU i I * . -r I ‘J I i J 4 - * LI d 1 ittiihn I •« .V 1 ? r 4 1 # ’ »• ) r rfi 11 ’ ' 1 •■’j; ,< f \ .J -A** JVif- 1 1 i .' ♦ I .......... : I ' •• u- : •. '-.I J > » «*ji ’J's n % I' f « ‘ I... ’■ \ I -' i 4 t ‘4 I i cSxy < 1 I "4- I ‘il'' - 4' u I ( r. -1 ntSiUi- I ;.L'' 'J 1 I H.<4 I r r I' • / f «« 1 I • * . ••A Lions win their Big 8 Conference wrestling opener Brett Bremer Sports Editor . I •, • I». • • -a-. : ,. V- I I I I ► 7 r ♦ I I l.l • I 1 ■ r .-i; r 9 I ' -X r-' 5 • Panthers knock off Lawton at SAC Quad 3 I« •r' h - I ■l.J' e I. • T f .f I ..J ,rM 4 U '1 9 • >* » . * . n -ill.'' ■ I,**' «F«i • H- Jf Mill V The Delton Kellogg varsity wres­ tling team split a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference duals at Lawton Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Panthers took a 60-21 win over the host Blue Devils while also falling 48-30 in a tough dual with Gobles. In the victory over Lawton, Delton Kellogg got its first points thanks to quick pins from Alec Sinkler, Gauge Slampfler and Austyn Lipscomb in the 132-, 138- and 144-pound bouts for an early 18-12 lead. They led the rest of the way. Kayle Mclellan had a pin for Delton Kellogg at 13 pounds to close out the dual. The Panthers’ other points came thanks to forfeit wins by Mendon Phil­ lips, Easton Reynolds, Travis Mosque­ da, Dorian Marlow, Isaac Ferris and Mitchell Swift. Swift and Evan Stampfler had pins for the Delton Kellogg team in the loss to Gobles. The Tigers forfeited flights to the Panthers Gauge Stampfler, Landon Madden and Phillips. The Panthers were set to head to Mar­ tin for another SAC Quad Wednesday, Jan. 15, against the Clippers and South Haven. Delton goes to Hopkins for a tournament Saturday, Jan. 18, and will be back at it in the SAC next Wednesday, Jan. 22, against Allegan and Fennville I in Allegan. > I • < "S I 4 1 r . } » -. ■ < ■ ' , .ill • 4 < \ I f I I «1 I t J I I' I 1 .'1.‘ .F' m4 I I f I JI k { ( •a fl I T? if z Fl* I I » 4 •Ml . \ • MJ. I < x* < . .'J*? r I ’ i I 1 • h‘. I { 1 •4 ./A *r ' . I nr J ►J ' a ’ 1 I • - I f 4 j»/. ' J / • ; 'i' . « I 1 i ! 4 I ) SF i / n ' .*-n b ir» » 1 / ) ..i7 I . J- - 4 4 A ? £ p i ■»• I rfOl -.X'-r ; ) 1 t 1 ,cf I f 4i ■• J >• i J f ] > r* jr' F’ < 4 1 ■.i t' I ' I ,1 J A’ s f v" .-ii ;5 4 rV ■ * I* J . I •) 4 I * z .-At ■ » r I 0i’' ) I' / i 1 ■f .’ f ' •a! *4 J-' ’ f f r I I , I up ' 1/* J ’ I .. J ’ kO 1^4 • «k / / J I r ' a J r ri I ! I aJ Martin keeps DK girls winless in SAC Central ballgames Brett Bremer Sports Editor Martin went on a 26-10 run in the first halfandeameda 50-27 win over the visiting Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play Friday, The Clippers hit six three-pointers in the ballgame including four from Macy Thome who finished with a game-high 16 points. Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said his team had a rough start and the Clippers outside shooting really put his team in a hole. He said his team also had some trouble taking care of the basketball. “The girls are still giving a ton of effort and making more and more strides to put- Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Wayland varsity boys’ swimming and diving team took a 79-62 non-conference win over the Delton Kellogg/Hastings team at the CERC in Hastings Thursday. Colton Baker was a part of a couple victories for the DK/Hastings team with a win in the diving competition thanks to a total score of 140.50 points and he was also a part of the DK/Hastings foursome that got the winning points in the 200-yard freestyle at the end of the night Caleb Kramer, Gavin Bagley and Cruize Rathbom had a first-place time of 1 minute 57.30 seconds in that 200-yard freestyle relay. l6amer added a runner-up time of27.39 I 7 ** 1 '/ J’;-!-',;' f I. 5 7 »-'i A'-; $ « L z I J 1: I I I v' I I « '7 ♦ ♦ in the 50-yard freestyle. DJ Kuck chipped in a runner-up time of2:36.24 for the DK/ SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 11,2024 - 7:00 p.m. i fc\ ? «• i »n irtiii* t.' I TAI’ Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hall, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson. Bellmore, James, Mayack Absent: None Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Motion to Chris Morgan to CBA and Jen Hayes to PC Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk's Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve Resolution 2024-299 2025 Township Budget Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to Resolution 2024-303 2025 Board Meeting Dates and Holiday Schedule Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Motion to Resolution 2024-304 2025 Township Board Compensation Supervisor-$30,552.00 Clerk-$35,070.00 Treasurer-$31,417.00 Trustee-$134 per Board Meeting Roll Call Vote - All ayes. Motion passes Motion to appoint township AuditorsSiegfried & Crandall, Attorney-Craig Rolfe, Planner-Rebecca Harvey, Engineer-Ken Bosma Roll Call Vole- All ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:21 pm Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on February 5. 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthomDSon@Dcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owners James and Juile Walen, 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml 49046 for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition to single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 4.24 “Waterfront Lots" and 4.4rSchedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml 49046. Parcel #08-12-012-005-09 and is currently zoned Rl-Single Family, Low Density Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes. Chairperson r Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 ♦ ♦ ' I\ h Hastings squad and got the fin^t place points with a time of 1:03.20 in the 100yard butterfly. Kuck’s butterfly and Kramer’s 50 free were a couple of the DK/Hastings team's most impressive races on tire evening. It was another night where the DK/Hastings boys continued to improve their season and personal best times, Reese Hammond got the first-place points in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of8:09.62. Bagley was second in the 100-yard backstroke in 1:24.95. Baker had a second-place time of 1:27,66 in tire 100-yard breaststroke. The DK/Hastings team is set to host its Hastings Invitational Saturday at tire CERC, and then will get back to Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference com­ petition at Allegan Tuesday, Jan. 21. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE I 4 ting four quarters together,” Li liibridge said. Of the seven Panthers on the roster five of them scored. Addie Stampfler. Izzie Wendland and Josie Williams had seven points each. Dani Fields had four points and Jalin Lyons chipped in two. The Delton Kellogg girls are now I -8 overall this season and 0-5 in the SAC Central. Calhoun Christian took a 38-25 non-conference win over the visiting Delton Kel­ logg girls Tuesday night Jan. 14. The Panthers are back at it in tlie SAC Central this Friday at Galesburg-Augusta and then will be home for a non-conference bailgame with Bridgman Tuesday, Jan. 21. Wayland swimmers outdo DK/ Hastings boys at the CERC •> 1 .J/: Jackson Burpee, Noah Lucas and Skyler Cook earned forfeit wins for Maple Valley in the dual. Roman Schilz, Robert Schilz, Nowak and Burpee had pins in the dual with Fulton and Lucas, Cook, Long and Josh Deppe all won by forfeit. The Lions were back in action Sat­ urday where they played sixth at the 19-team Lakeview Tournament. Long had the top finish for the Lion team placing second at 285 pounds. He pinned Ionia’s Drake Wittenbach and Mt. Pleasant’s Konner Bross in the first two rounds. Freeland’s Garrett Kain pinned Long a minute and a half into their championship match. Robert Schilz at 138 pounds and Nowak at 144 both placed third and Burpee was fourth at 175 pounds. Robert took a 12-6 win over big Rapids Mason Snavley in their consolation final and Nowak outscored Freeland’s Colton Cunningham 9-3 in their 144-pound match for third. Nowak just missed a spot in the championship falling 2-1 to Pinckney’s Dane Smith in their semifi­ nal bout. Lakeview dominated the scoreboard at its tournament finishing with 311.5 points. Big Rapids was second with 199.5 points ahead of Freeland 193, Mt. Pleasant 175.5, Pinckney 142, Maple Valley 117.5, Whitehall 116, Saginaw United 95.5, Fulton 85, Lakeview ‘B’ 82 in the top ten. The Lions were set to head to Bronson for a Big 8 Quad Wednesday, Jan. 15, and will head to Quincy for the annual Shawn Cockrell invite Saturday, Jan. 18. Big 8 action continues for the Lions in a quad at Union City Wednesday, Jan .22. Brett Bremer Sports Editor I Z '3^ • The Saxons' Isaac Friddle sets the Hastings school record for pins with his 144th varsity pin against Harper Creek's Sean Johnson during a match on Wednesday in Battle Creek. Photo by Perry Hardin J w r I • •>3 * • r -jSt.. 1 I �IL I / 3 -W J 9 Ti? it M I I 1 I, ^A--' 12 J Thursday, January 16, 2025 ri THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Brett Bremer Sports Editor ^■11 7'he Lions have done their best to be ready for the unique Big 8 Conference competitive cheer challenge. The conference once again will host four jamborees on four consecutive Monday evenings. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team tuned up one final time for the conference season at last Thursday’s Caledonia Purple and Gold Invitational and then was set for a Sunday afternoon practice in preparation for the Jan. 13 conference opener Monday. “I give them Friday night off and then I said, if I give you Friday off then you come in Sunday afternoon,” Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen said. “We started doing that last year and the girls really enjoyed it. I f they want to go to the basketbal I game Friday night they can go to the basketball game. It kind of I V9 I I 1 — J' 4 'I" — I J K c^ 4> ,* I I If a V J Tm) w* I ✓- > 4 9 »*• * * fer ■»' ' XT’ The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team caps off its round three routine Thursday during the Caledonia Purple and Gold Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer 4l 11 LJ £ ? -hl k A I ih Ui: Hi - X- T* >rs V A »> ; • ?? 1* • ■ ft Maple Valley’s Sara Hickey shouts out to the crowd during her team’s round one performance Thursday at Caledonia’s Purple and Gold Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer 4 frees up another day to work or whatever. As long as everybody commits to it, I’ll give them my Sunday.” The preparation worked out as the Lions were second at that first Big 8 Conference jamboree hosted by Stockbridge Monday, Jan. 13. Quincy took the day’s championship with a score of 644.60 points. The Lions were second at 621.86 and Stockbridge was a little ways back with a third-place score of 600.80. “The girls did a great job putting their best rounds on the mat,” Huissen said. “We did get into a little deficit in round one, but we quickly pulled ahead after round two and three. We are continuing to work through timing in rounds and adding more difficult skills.” The Lion team had a score of 190 in round one, which trailed Quincy, Read­ ing and Stockbridge. By the end of round two they had nudged ahead of everyone but the Quincy Orioles. The Lions tallied I 4 .44*33, Prep pushes Lions to second at first Big 8 meet z »« i ■r ;ii" I 165.56 points in round two and then 266.30 in round three. Quincy had scores of 204.00 in round one, 168.10 in round two and 272.50 in round three. The Orioles had the best score in each of the day’s three rounds. Reading was fourth in the day’s final standings with a score of 599.20 ahead of Springport 534.30, Concord 534.10, Union City 452.70 and Bronson 313.70. The Lions’ round one score was much better than it was at Caledonia last Thurs­ day where the Lion team was second in the three-team Division 2, 3, 4 contest. The Lions had scores of 1771. in round one, 172.1 in round two and 263.8 in round three at Caledonia. “Our round two was on,” Huissen said following the meet in Caledonia. “This is the best we have done it all season. Timing, we have been really working on timing on our skills and that paid off tonight. “ & Ki r f k fl r- i Huissen said she had been fairly pleased with the timing in round two on her team’s front walkovers to that point in the season, but was still really looking to improve the coordination on the back walkovers and the handstand forward rolls. “It just needed some improvement for sure. It was good to see that our hard work and our diligence paid off. It’s starting to pay off,” Huissen said. She was pretty pleased with the round . three performance too, noting that the couple hiccups she expects her girls to have no trouble straightening out. Northview had the day’s best over­ all score and won the Division 2, 3, 4 competition in Caledonia. The Wildcats tallied 714.12 points. Byron Center won the Division I competition with the Caledonia girls outscoring the Scots 709.26 to 654.34. Kelloggsville was third in the D2, 3, 4 contest with the Wildcats and Lions putting up a score of 456.3. Byron Center had the top score of the day in each of the first two rounds with a 225 in round one and 203.46 in round two. The Bulldogs closed things out with a score of280.8 in round three. Northview had scores of 224.9 in round one, 189.32 in round two and 299.9 in round three. Huissen liked being able to get her team into a contest in a big, home gym of a Division 1 school. “I feel like everywhere we go is a very small gym,” Huissen said. “Lastyearwe went to Owosso, and that was as bigger gym. It is good for them to get into a bigger environment so they can kind of r /f VJi J >1 tA I 1 j A' *4“ V ? k 1 i . 1 •r • iri I I I •J =— I ’ , Jt-.; A r.- A' “Jt I I. 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I feel like they’ll grow more if I push them a f r K ij*. »• J c- h- « brvn ** * aS^ || ■"ftJ- little bit in some different areas. “It was a good meet for us to keep us wanned up and shake off the Christmas break a little bit more.” “f •• i ’li RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 9 BARRY COUNPr, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 (ZONING) OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE TO: THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the January 9, 2025 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2025-196 was adopted. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownship.orq ). The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by con­ tacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058-9725, (269) 948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2025-196 ADOPTED; JANUARY 9, 2025 EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 24, 2025 An Ordinance to amend §220-15-1 and §220-5-3 of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the minimum lot area requirement in the CR Country Residential District. Sixth-place finish for DK cheer team at first SAC competition Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity competi­ tive cheer team placed sixth in the first ten-team Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Division 4 contest of the season at Parchment Thursday. Coloma took the day’s championship with the top score in each of the first two rounds and beat out runner-up White Pigeon by a little more than 21 points in the end. Coloma won with an overall score of 685.48 followed by White Pigeon 664.1, Lawton 653.86, Gobles 592.8, Schoolcraft 580.64, Delton Kellogg 536.08, Comstock 531.5, Hartford 454.46, Bloomingdale 453.96 and Constantine 444.76. The Delton Kellogg girls put up scores of 188.2 in round one and 150.38 in round two. The Panthers were in seventh place after two rounds, but jumped Comstock in the final standings with their score of 197.5 points in round three. Coloma won with scores of 201.1 in round one, 199.08 in round twoand276.3 in round three. White Pigeon had the top round three score of the day at 282.6 after a 209.6 in round one and 171.9 in round two. In the day’s D3 competition, Parch­ ment took the title with 685 points ahead of Allegan 669.14, Buchanan 644.6, South Haven 622.6, Dowagiac 600.06 and Berrien Springs 480.46. The host Parchment team that led the bigger schools’ competition had scores of 216.2 in round one, 184.4 in round two and 284.4 in round three. Coloma hosts the second SAC jamboree of the season tonight, Jan. 16, and the conference comes to Delton next Thursday, Jan. 23. - V *<' \ SECTION 2 AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V PERTAINING TO CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT § 220-5-3 subsection P.1. of the Rutland Charter Township Code per­ taining to “Winery” as a designated special land use in the CR Country Residential District is proposed to be amended to read as follows: “P. Winery, including tasting and retail sales room accessory to an on­ premises vineyard, subject to the following limitation on tasting and retail sales rooms: 1.On parcels with a lot area of at least 1.0 acre but less than 5 acres, the building in which the tasting and retail sales room islocated shall not exceed a building area of 1,500 square feet.” i I SECTION 3 4 REPEALAND EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after publication as required by law. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland p IM ' I 1 - r~ 4|, ' ■ f r .*S# I n',' .4 .“f f I I 11 'Z r jIiT ^’*1 - *4^ I lUc j V •« A J I I f Ii tiaao I f iTiT lrr- 4 J mi J' > 3^*^ woq <w 1' I I r 1 T) <L J t - ‘fi « fl 1 (< -ii3i t J * I • r, 4 V - » . > I T- r » •• f 'll { •* 7k_ 4 j :■ 1 " Tl *" “ »I rr V » I- » bl I -at tc. K f. • « -ir wo r J I- < I I » I 4 f. k « I > * r- k '•-I- I 9 I I k «» < * LT ’ VARI A X *• Saxon cheer wins first 1-8 Conference jamboree Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons are off to a good start in their bid to stay on top of the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference. The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team won the first 1-8 Jamboree of the season Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Pennfield High School in Battle Creek. The Saxons outscored the sec­ ond-place Harper Creek squad by about nine points. A big round three from Harper Creek tightened things up in the end. Hastings had the day’s top score in each of the first two rounds with a 210 in round one and a 187.78 in round two. Hastings closed its evening with a score of243.2 in round three. Harper Creek was in fourth place going into round three at the fiveteam jamboree, but put up a round three point total of 269.8 to climb the standings. ■ A •U-; 1 < {. 1" I •1 s r .1 ‘J >*« - A I i mu’® _ 4i*. «, t n fa. ' •» ■ W K >- t» w h. I 11> I *^91 ♦ • « 4- 1 I -1 U A >< K/., 1 4 4 • Ay: \ 4 i“X If I t D % V n I. (J « 11 t t t k. t . I , U‘ n 3 I I • r •1 e s f » ‘• r2^ J t t I « V t Z •- Lt I I I 4* s / T H! t (. ( 3 i i ''hl f J ?.• li ? I » *1 :* I 4 ' j , » k -■1 3; Xv 7 I I J t ■ a. k '■V t 54 L, 'u . ‘nu.. * » :-Sj •M I H 1 I I * I Tv » r fl)- H »I 1 1 I <« I. f 4 I I ■» ’1 i, I t g > TB K-X 'I t I w h I 1 «U c k. 'A I .X. > I I ♦ ♦ .* S.. » 4 [ < I u i ! > ( ^'•4 r I / rd • v. 13 I t 259.4 in round three. 1 -. •*» XT »k ’S( .1 Jan. 17. Last Saturday, the Saxons took part in the Paw Paw Red Wolves Invite and finished tops among the Division 2 teams at the meet and with the fourth best score of the day overall. Michigan Center had the day’s top score overall at 738.64 followed by Paw Paw 707.12, Kalamazoo Central 667.4, Hastings 642.72, Harper Creek 638.9 and Lakeshore 603.02. The Saxons had scores of 201.3 in round one, 182.02 in round two and ♦ ♦ 6 l^-u J U Ck X W pl a* Hastings closed the day with an overall score of 637.98 points ahead ofHarper Creek 628.9, Northwest 608, Pennfield 585.4 and Parma Western 572.42. The Saxons will head to Jackson Northwest for the next conference jamboree Jan. 22. They will be at the Lakewood Invitational this Friday, ‘» SIS J I Vl \ 11 r? • 11 / I w . I d« k k £ I i § 220-15-1 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning Ordinance Schedule of Regulations) is proposed to be amended to change the entry for the “CR Country Residential” line in the “minimum lot area" column from “2.3 acres” to “1.0 acre”. « n I » V t AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE XV PERTAINING TO MINIMUM LOT AREA IN CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT •t S BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN k it p . 4» ... A- t SECTION 1 I I THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDAINS; •X 9 & I Ui. 1 , ' I fi �'■.k I n w I* tan 1 ' \l Vikes and Trojans not close to peak performance yet I r 13 I c X :I Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ‘1 r I I " f I •J J k b •» Brett Bremer Sports Editor I The Trojans held three fingers aloft during the final moment of their round MOB th. two routine Saturday in the dome at .1'^ fii Charlotte High School. Winning three championships is still ii ;'j ‘ ■ j the ultimate goal for this Thomapple j. Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team T - conference, district and regional titles. 1. ' The Lakewood Vikings' goals aren't j: really any different. Both teams finished ' * ±e 2024 season at McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan University 't at the MHSAA Competitive Cheer FiL ,1>T s nals, the Trojans in Division and the I :c f.r I r ( J ni I HV ' ' Vikings in Division 3. The two programs flOl? : have made a habit in recent years of reaching the state finals. The plan, as usual, is to peak at the Ofi.i J.L 3 T,. ''-li , end of the season. The peak might just 1H111 iris . feel a little further away than it usually Ji ! does in January. H. Both teams are young having had ’*1 strong senior groups graduate last spring. I Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said j she has six new competitive cheerleaders on her varsity roster this winter and a J i seventh who was a part of the program but didn’t get out on the mat to compete last season. With some roster changes r . taking the Vikings out of a planned i"/. :. December competition, Saturday’s meet was just the second of the season for the Lakewood team. “We made improvements today,” Mar‘ tin said. “I mean, it is only our second time on the mat. A lot of these teams : ! have been competing since December. ; We improved in each round. Our scores 55^ don’t show that, but that is ajudged sport. ■! -skLivI knew when I walked in here that two of Jo <1 thejudges that were sitting on the panel, I "5 knew they were going to be lower scores, but we made improvements which is what 1 wanted out of them. “There were less mistakes in round one today. In round two the skills were cleaner. They were very badly timed , on Wednesday. They were better timed J today. In round three, I think we only ’’ “A ! „ had one stunt come down. We had four on Wednesday.” Thomapple Kellogg head coach Madelynn Lula said she had six starters out due to injury, illness or other reasons Sat­ urday. The Trojans had one stunt group r come down in round three at Charlotte too, but also got praise for avoiding some penalty points. There were high-fives all around for junior all-stater Payton Gater as the team f went over its score sheets after the meet. I UUH'M “She kept her flyer up off ±e ground,” ' Lula said. “The judges left a comment that said right side back spot some of the ::v. best back spotting I have ever seen. Just, i t I high fives to Gater for keeping her flyer in the air. That is not her normal stunt !4 ^oup Mweither. She had to adapt to a new stunt ‘r % J 4 * 1 1 1 ft r ' J 9^ I'*** c K'.« I fl v^B I rx« *A^ / rj I ix. 1 *» 4 V * V i > L 3 J T4 4 . L fk.- I .s H 1.1 H ! > » I a. 'll IX :r. I A. x jl 3'; I ^'7- 't \ *• \ fI b J4 •» r I 1 r 4« I 4 I 4 f 1 i / J /«« ><eZL-: 1 Vr Er- A I® 1 r The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team shouts together during the opening of its round one performance Saturday at the Charlotte Oriole Invite. Kella LeClaire and the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans cheer during round one of the Charlotte Oriole Invitational Saturday. Photo by Brett Photo by Brett Bremer Bremer •r > J3l ■ rA I 5 J., f I t I I f J I Il '<1. 8 V-i f'*l# i •/ I R * I I I f ■ rj ’ b ■ Ml L in L oanflfl h. 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She kept her up off the ground and she was left a positive comment in return.” TK had to do all kinds of shuffling to its routines as starters kept dropping during the week leading up to the invite. “I only had two back spots as of Thursday,” Lula said. “So, I took Sienna Schalk, 1 took her she’s normally a main base and I moved her into a back spot position literally with three hours notice. She went out there and was incredible. The whole team learned a new position. Every formation changed. Every tum­ bling pass changed. Everything changed. I’m not mad or disappointed. Like, I know that they can do better, but they were the absolute best version of them­ selves today that they could be.” Even on a day when both the TK and Lakewood teams are far from peaking, they were better than most. The host Orioles had the top overall score of the day with 709.56 points winning the day’s four-team Division 3/4 competition with Lakewood second with 675.68 points followed by Wooklyn Columbia Central 574.88 and Pennfield 494.8. Thomapple Kellogg won the threeteam Division 2 contest with an overall score of 672.94 points followed by Mt. Pleasant 667.76 and Mattawan 613.76. TK was about 12 points behind Mt. Pleasant heading into round three, but managed to pass the Oilers. “I felt like we were progressing [be­ fore the recent absences],” Lula said. felt like we were headed in the right direction. I still feel like we’re headed in the right direction, we just have a lot of injuries we need to nurse at this point. It’s too early to peak. You’ve got to peak in February when it matters. If it is a testament to how gritty these kids are, they have clearly handled everything that has come their way. We just have to figure out how to stay healthy in order to make that happen. We’re headed in the right direction. Nobody ever gets there without a bump in the road.” Charlotte had the top score of the day in each of the three rounds. The Orioles put up 218 points in round one. 207.16 in round two and 284.4 in round three. Lakewood had scores of210.4 in round one, 191.88 in round two and 281.4 in round three. The Thomapple Kellogg girls put together scores of 213.2 in round one, 180.44 in round two and 279.3 in round three. Mt. Pleasant had the second best round two score of the day at 194.26, and had a score of 211.4 in round one and 262.1 in round three. “We’ll get there,” coach Martin said. “What we look like now to what we’re a going to look like at the end of the season will be completely different.” While the scores were improved from Wednesday, the standings were the same. The Vikings were second to Charlotte as the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season started at Fowl­ erville Jan. 8. Charlotte won with an overall score of 725.4 ahead of Lakewood 683.78, Portland 670.1, Lansing Catholic 655.4, Fowlerville 630.8 and Eaton Rapids 554.7. Lakewood had the best round one score there at 219.9, but dropped behind the Orioles in rounds two and three with scores of 197.8 and 266.8 in the final two rounds. Charlotte tallied a 218.6 in round one, 219.1 in round two and 287.7 in round three. Thomapple Kellogg was slated to open its OK Gold Conference season at Northview last night, Jan. 15. The Vikings are back in action Friday, Jan. 17, as they host their own Lakewood Invitational. I 4 iU i < % f T w \ • A-. ft t fS I■ I 1. 1 I t ir - -T W fl. it M I I I a < " J »«»»* •ssV - Vikes beat Cougars, but bested by Grand Ledge *^*wwOT* * 6? IA I • p - .I’V. I 1 r» I Ji TH*’'* !• 4; J M I I W t ,03 fi < 1 “ ir r t V, 'I The Lakewood varsity wrestling team went 1-1 in a pair of duals at a Capital Area Activities Conference quad it hosted Wednesday. -Il The Vikings knocked off CAAC White ■ ■ foe Lansing Catholic 77-5 while getting ; pins from Lydon Rogers, Bryson Bouchi er, Levi Owen Prowdley, Carter Stewart J ! and Joel Simon. Levi Pryzynski took jc I a 15-0 technical fall in his 175-pound I match too. Lakewood added forfeit wins by Dakota Harmer, Stephen Aldrich, Eric • Bartlett, Vincent Stamm, Kade Boucher ’ and Calder Villanueva. The Vikings were bested on the eve-I ' u rMi j ning 45-24 by Grand Ledge. Kade Boucher stuck Marcus Schame,i horn for the Vikings’ lone pin of the dual. Prowdley got the Vikings the first points of the dual, which started at 157 pounds and saw the Comets build a 16-0 lead through the first three flights, from I * Brett Bremer Sports Editor 9^ I 9ir f r J >0) i I T uf • r I J i 1 ( , «L>' ..7 r' , 4*-' if- I t VI' J f f 4 t • • > €<• t ) r { - < i c »• ■ • r* w I I I <> * f► (l <* •J. ■'•I , J: ( t I I I I J ■* 1 ' f •' ’4< ( , fl » 1 3- »• i 4 *1. A (• 1 tr 'a- I 1 I . ’ z •I II* t,' Sr 1 '» - f I 7 ,0 \4 k '.A '5^ 41 <z w I? « - «• ' .. 'X r r> i !’ i f ) '» «■ 8 i’ i 5 1 * k M* ) T Spend it here. Keep it here. t * R I’ If » ' f 1 «k' « •- ' r I ‘ ’f 11 i: .t kt » » 1 % e> f/ I i I I* ' r /• 44 ■iT 5/ t / i II ' 1.* II , »•' I 1.* I ..f < ’’ INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. i I f “ 1 I ■ If I * I» I 4- _.MA I ”12 J I h 7 I •V 4 IV SHOP LOCAL I View Newspaper Group is seeking a fuii-time, experienced news and features reporter to join our growing team of journaiism professionals. 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Lakewood was set to be a part ofanoth­ er CAAC Quad hosted by Williamston on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Vikings finished fifth with a 3-2 record on the day Saturday at the Fowl­ erville Duals. They knocked off Belding 58-21 at the end of the day in the match for fifth. Lakewood took a 61 -14 win over Peto­ skey, a 41 -29 win over OA Carlson, but then fell 34-32 to Lake Orion and 44-28 to the host Gladiators. Stamm. Kade Boucher, Rogers and Simon were all a perfect 5-0 for the Vi­ kings. Harmer and Bryson Boucher went 4-1. Stephen Aldrich and Prowdley had three wins each. ** < © U2 fa— ■ The County Press ■ Lapeer Area View ■ Genesee County View ■ Huron County View ■ Sanilac County News ■ Your Buyer's Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tri-County Times Daily News Tri-County Citizen Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review Clarkston News The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer's Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder �r f 14 Thursday, January 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom sno lonnoatgnHtoH «»> Ackerson presented with Stan Courtnay Service Award inswA soivisewri! I i^ilUifc;^ .fl Brett Bremer Sports Editor Whether its coming over the speakers during a youth football game at Unity Field, the high school soccer field or inside the Lakewood High School gym­ nasium, there has been a a consistent voice of Viking athletics over the years. Kurt Ackerson was pulled from his announcing duties during the Capital Area Activities Conference White Di­ vision varsity basketball doubleheader between the Lakewood and Eaton Rap­ ids boys’ and girls’ teams to be presented with the Lakewood Athletic Association Stan Courtnay Service Award Dec. Hat Lakewood High School. The award is to honor people that do­ nate many years of service to Lakewood Athletics. The criteria to be eligible for the award is not only should the recipient serve many years, but also should in­ clude volunteer work. Courtnay himself was nominated to receive the first award, for his 43 years of service to athletics as basketball scorekeeper in 1991. Ackerson graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1979. He worked 26 years as a correction officer for the State of Michigan. He has been a ,w/w •>* • 'S A 2 J 9 O I J ywi * * ■-a89BBHS ^5 *b > A. If * 1 ! itfnwi a g ! 1 L u I // Iukimi /fl ta f' I L I * I . ! iJ "S55S I tSIWH I 1 / I I i / R iB Ti 1 /): d f; .'I r > Fr I 4^ In 4 f ' f iii’ i‘ I i I r. * > * I >* '• 1 » * .v\r « Mt99n < h ► ■ • !>»• * ** X .»* I 1) > I* 'fr r V 3: 4 •_ r *•4 ^5 I a* 9 t »*1 C * w 1 Kurt Ackerson is surrounded by family and the Lakewood varsity girls' and boys' basketball teams as he is presented with the Lakewood Athletic Association Stan Courtney Service Award during a December ballgame at Lakewood High School. Photo provided > .1 4 1 ! t -7 t J r £j J d .■^ *• lifcire.'^'F j r, IGCi • -J u ' iVOd hnp . 'He '-Ii3' '-OG f; r»pnijD t 7', 5W>J. t I J 1 baseball and softball official, and was a volunteer for youth baseball and youth football in the area. His time as an announcer began in 2012 and he is also the regular voice on the mic for Lakewood volleyball and wrestling contests, while also volunteering to an­ nounce softball games as well. j j i // <iri (u b ।; Ackerson has been married to his wife Barb Ackerson for 37 years and their two children graduated from Lakewood High School. /Gfi r n 1 ■jflj t}fi£ "di ( ’ 03T'j;<-j/, >iFnsrijnaw(omgl bne Hnd^ nc c-timm'j’nuhj'.' haw -Hid • ► 'ioo/7j>UJ 'lent boifiubar^ I loodo^ioi.-l I I I I TK girls bested by Northview in first dual Jsub feiit ni wei i final few flights. Trojan freshman Karsyn Boersma fought like heck to keep the TK team alive in the dual while being moved around the mat by Northview sophomore Aryanna Hunt in the 125-pound bout. If the first period had been just a little longer Boersma might have pulled off the upset. She worked a reversal in the closing seconds of the period and was close to scoring some nearfall points as the whistle blew. Hunt took a 3-2 lead into the second period and then put Boersma on her back a couple times. The TK freshman kept fighting back to her belly. Eventually, Hunt bumped her lead to 18-2 in the third period to score a technical fall that clinched the dual for her team. TK got its first points of the du^ from 140-pound sophomore'Aubr6^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is not a busier banner in the Thomapple Kellogg High School gym­ nasium than the one for the TK varsity wrestling team. It boasts 26 conference titles, 17 district championships, seven regional championships, and then of course there is the banner for the 1996 state champi­ onship team and another to honor a pair of state runner-up finishes. Trojan wrestling might need to add another banner before too long if the sport of girls’ wrestling keeps growing as it has been. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team competed in its first ever dual against Northview in Middleville Wednesday evening falling to OK Gold Conference foe Northview 39-22 in a match that came down to the 4 't / . TV c > 1 % ♦ rA >1 W .1^ - / r 1 I «> ■ « < 1 Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Gibson cheers on teammate Raini Braska during the TK varsity co-ed wrestling team's non-conference dual with Holland at the quad in Middleville Wednesday, Jan. 8. Photo by Brett Bremer I 1 Sines who scored a 16-8 major decision over the Wildcats’ Pearl Cavers. The Trojans would go on to get pins from sophomore Rylee Alberts at 145 pounds and sophomore Adelaide Holderman at 170 pounds. Taylor Pena, another sophomore, scored a forfeit win for TK at 190 pounds. Holderman is one ofabout a dozen first or second year wrestlers among the TK girls. She said she spent time watching her younger brother wrestle and decided it was time to try it herself when she was in eighth grade. “I was really excited. We never really have a chance to do stuff together as a team for girls,” Holderman said. “I thought it was a really great opportunity and I was happy we got to be a part of it. “I feel like it was more like we’re all together more and there was more bonding for us, because we get to watch everyone. We have so many girls and they’re all close to each other in weight, so during tournaments it is hard to watch everybody wrestle.” Briella Dykstra, a junior, battled her best in a tough technical fall loss to Northview’s Anna Quartell in the 120-pound bout and had one of the most Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr Celebrating Dr. King's and other activists' work in peaceful, nonviolent protests promoting civil rights and social justice. Participants will walk the 1 sidewalk around the Barry County Courthouse carrying signs with quotes from Dr. King and others (bring your own signs or some will be available) Monday January 2011:30 to 2:30 □ weather permitting r Scan to register Paid for by a private citizen of Barry County J i a».'k i?' I r •: J I I '^2 4V White k* w. r. J r t 5 •u A • / I 9 X I e 1. 1 *. r ( I z k p ^'■K. 1 2 6 4 % i ?/' ( c A 1 I I a. i 4 i w 11 I- t I > 0 .'iR 7 A * ‘ - I >1 *z KM If A I i f I □ X? I a M flL r Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Rylee Alberts works for control during the first period of her 145-pound match against Northview’s Jacalynn Beauchamp in Middleville Wednesday, Jan .8. The TK girls' wrestling team hosted its first ever dual with the Wildcats. Photo by Brett Bremer srtt gnnub lOTtnoo^ot s/iw..' , .h. ivR eiofnoriqoe nnVlK33l'e’v75’A.»' :?1 J^rusoB rlotfim bnuc ni qmsftou •oH ■ .fiT all beJaortmES? Dnillaeiv;' 'L' CO ■I Ow 4 k ?9m9w hold vQ otod^ i .t I 1 I impressive moments ofthe match accord­ ing to Holderman even in a losing effort. “She cut through her body to get out of a half, and I don’t think many of the girls know ±at. It was really cool to see ±at, because not many people know to do that and they just lay on their back and kind ofgive up,” Holderman said. “It was nice to see her fight out and get off her back.” Giving up five team points for a techni­ cal fall is definitely better than giving up six for being pinned in a dual, something kind of new to think about for a lot of the girls. It was also the first dual ever for the Northview girls’ program. “We saw each other at East Jackson,” Craig Stolsonburg, who has been tabbed as the TK girls’ coach, said. “They were at East Jackson also and they were like ffiey, we’ve got a big team and you guys have a big team, how about when we see each other at our quad we do a dual meet there?’ and so we did it and we set it up. We have another one next week at 01 ivet. Hopefully we’ 11 have maybe three or four next year and keep growing it. It is really cool how fast the girls’ sport is growing.” The MHSAA began offering individual state championships in a girls’ wrestling division as well as its four co-ed divisions during the 2022-23 school year, and this year marks the first time the MH SAA will also crown a girls’ team state champion based on the results ofthe Individual State Finals at Ford Field in March. The TK team opened the 2024-25 season with 20 girls set to compete. Stolsonburg said he had 15 weigh in on Tuesday for Wednesday’s first team dual. Northview got 12 points thanks to two for­ feits by the Trojans. TK earned six points due to the Wildcat void at 190 and neither team had competitors to put out on the mat at 100 pounds, 105 pounds or 110 pounds, but eight of the 14 flights were contested. Things might have been different for the TK ladies on the scoreboard if a couple seniors weren’t needed elsewhere on the wrestling program’s Senior Night. As TK freshman Mia Gosselin was getting cleaned up during some blood time in the middle of the 115-pound bout, the last of the night in the girls' dual, senior Raini Braska was fighting to score against Holland’s Johnny Campos in the 113-pound bout ofthe co-ed varsity match going on one mat over. Fellow senior Emma Gibson stood on the side of the mat cheering on Braska and warming up for her 132-pound match ahead. Gibson qualified for the Individual State Finals in each of the first two seasons ofthe girls’tournament. Braskaand Alberts joined her at Ford Field as individual state qualifiers themselves for the first time last March. Gibson and Braska LnooicHrdsinadJl' 'Tf J rurjj f I’f f; |^‘5bi2 ^dTffobooigf’C^ri’DimrnH 002 ;■ ^uixnsw hns iUaBiH rr jgnr idt i3ri 'n: '’u .usdsHxfin! bnuoQj (cubivibni srij lol bei Uisup fiGcdriJ '-£32 Q'/fi J2irt 3± to Hogs an clsar ■ ? bnBKjkEiQ.inamsmuoren’'^ i’tc ',-!O2 iT’^bni biOi ■■'if A jr ^rbni 2£ 28 bio'i jb IB i3fi i3d r)QfLT>^, ^rb lol e3v!38m3± gigrtrijsup tlGja iaebiv f hoB noediD riraM iael gotm 1 .•f O bni)i boB jiafid'iiad j3in2fl#lP* ICC qot srif sd b&vo’q “ /fid have proved to be the top performers for the TK co-ed varsity team at their respec- Lpaaqzsnbiiljs msarviigisv boaoXTod; tive weight classes so far this season. f rrossaz girit 'st t: '2813 3fl3I9W 5VO Holderman said she really appreciates Jksi sri? biBa fifinmbloH Braska and Gibson sharing their experi- I (Tsqxj lijrir^iLaBrianoadiDto EiiasiS’ brs Jaani iBaistoiAfisoaa ■ T? ence as leaders at meets and in the practice ■^afiiqsriJni ' ".T £X»' ____________________ _ up __________ room, and she tried to step and do some i^^nosobtoquepKoibanJ^dGto leading during Wednesday’s dual getting Jeub g'/etoto// annrjbx^nrbGsl r'r stretches going beforehand and initiating bmi toriaiolcdEflicggsdaJaiJfiTA I j li s team chants. Freshman Addisyn Barringer and jl3Bdiari?torj2t -inri39J<iQibnnjq< qo Borv^ifiaiitji V II .t) snirijafODe Jaub B< ■jrir lojqf Ejriridhwi .join ’'.no2:fdBLa2e5J^ 3iiE sisw^X^bMmi j fans nsniriGfl mibbA nBf?. 2311 -moo 02)5 038230031 S3378I. v1OQlC'dqO0 J32 sophomore Jaycee Teunessen also com­ .a^tbei XT cftij idt wnb tri.' iii boGq peted in the dual for the TK ladies. □now'/sTo bnoiq vilBSi pcj ruB 1 “I am just really proud of everj'one. I |M am proud of the other team too with all nssi ^3fi;o buoiq nw j '3 3 «• OTjiitofi&iftIBWI quJGJg t’W bOBlrr r iijon')">9vi/3d'<B(n zHbS'i tl-' their girls. They did really good tonight too,” Holderman added. ‘‘I was just happy I to be a part of it. It was fun.” J nifc^injaod naw 23ib£l ^T yd) While the TK ladies were bested in .aoadtl) rUUib laid ^E^dt J their first dual, Gibson, Braska and the llw hns lalaBi I il b3-03 sriHo )231 rest of the co-ed line-up Wednesday took | CxooJ vebgsnbs'/^ „ w a pair of wins. 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J ) I r i 1 H I I 1 4* '. *s. th b 9 * i uA >V GARS SEE PROGRESS T GR SYMPHONY, BALLET PERFORM FOR YOUNG HASTINGS STUDENTS •> 1 ’ ;JiC-' ■•1^ A K UJ f J w .Ti Hi b • I t. I TODAY'S EDITION <1 I ♦ 4 INSIDE V c / T ► 0^ A k® I Jfi f / c «lF 9 » •i f 'f' 1.^1 ibr / Barry County Chamber & EDA celebrates community strength at annual awards dinner ^3 utnuo3 yneB iL 4 I •l I »’■. X W' I » p. ••' Several businesses and individu­ als around the county are sporting shiny new hardware this week after receiving awards at the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Saturday. This year’s dinner, hosted by Bay Pointe Woods on Gun Lake, honored nine businesses and individuals. Awards included: • Chamber Champion Award - Greg Moore • Barry Business Booster of the Year - Pat Doezema Entrepreneur of the Year Lynch’s Tire & Service • Member Choice for Customer Service Award - Farmers InsuranceAyers Agency • Community Impact Award Thomapple Credit Union • Brick Award - Yankee Bills • ATHENA Honoree - Katelyn Brown • ROTH Award - David Solmes • Lifetime Achievement Award (post­ humously awarded) - James Wiswell The awards served as an opportunity for the community to look back at all it did in 2024, looking to the new year. BCCEDA President/CEO Jennifer Heinzman used the opportunity to remind attendees of the cham- -Bbrflbni bns 832Z3niaid gnmoq^ 31B adJ bnuoifi zk isfk Jww airfj aiKwbwl wsn vnirie ‘ M TsIikHomab HJaiuifiaW ^hralbMM l^sadu^bnE B9inqoi3V&Ci KfTwqqo gn bSV-flflsW" ot gamori TO uddebonnia aflii 1*3^ ’’Itoaboog noilibbB nl tosmqolavsb [ignatofirij r bio orit sni .alfifZ no am om 31'37/ tbi '433T3Z oHj lanfimsnisH lacnol aril oj ynea ariJ Jb gmvisMi jnamqolavsQ oiinonoaa TsdnwtlJ einswA lanniQ LsunnA satifiill A .VEbiulB^ no Yfioinsi'j^ -XfiB yd bsleori jonnrb z'toy zbfl ^yyinnri ,3akJ fiuD no zbooW stnioS .Bleubf^/ihni bne 83283ni8nd snin iteboloni ebiBw/ 351D - biBwA noiqmerlD isdmBflD • yliaio'J 1 •1 aritlo 1338006 e83/iia«6' yrwE^ ( V;.' cmsseoQ wS ~ - tbsY grit to ruonaigguggl 3orn38 TsmoJatD toJ 33ioriD TsdmgM • 4* 9 :I ♦S - b'iB'’YA 3317138 -33nBiU8n I j 1*. 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We currently have 870 units in the pipethat’s a total of 1,618. That’s line good stuff,” Heinzman said. In addition to adding a workforce development coordinator in 2024, the chamber is in the process of purchas­ ing the old Trumble Insurance build­ ing on State Street in Hastings. “We’re moving basically across the street, kind of kitty-comer,” Heinzman said. Trumble is moving to the former Bunker’s building on Jefferson Street. “Our plan is to move over there April 1. We are turning our current location into the Barry County Innovation and Coworking Station. So we’re going to create a business development center in the front, and coworking and business resources in the back.” The chamber is looking to grow even more in 2025, said Heinzman. BCCEDA recently kicked off a sustainability campaign and capi­ tal campaign to help support these Molly Macleod Editor boelssM ylloM TOtibS 1 I *• > ^■11- y 3 * I t T 99* 9 »'* 0 I I i I .€ I 5 I p * I ItkLr’.. a Barry County entrepreneurs and businesses were honored at Saturday’s Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony at Bay Pointe Woods. Photos by Molly Macleod expansions. Todd and Christina Porritt, owners of Yankee Bill’s Woodfired Saloon, received a standing ovation when accepting the Brick Award. The award honors entrepreneurs who demonstrate commitment to the community through capital improvements. Yankee Bill’s completed several improvements and renovations recently. The restaurant is in the early stages of rebuilding after boing destroyed in a fire late last year. “I do want to thank everyone in the community that’s been here to support us. It’s been very overwhelming. We’re honored to be even nominated for this award, and then to get the award is awesome. It’s been a very rough month for us,” Christina Porritt said. “We will be back. We’re working closely with a builder in Caledonia right now, and we’re hoping to be open again by the end of 2025. Thank you all.” Highpoint Community Bank President/CEO Mark Kolanowski introduced the Lifetime Achievement Award, posthumously awarded to long­ time Barry County Lumber owner Jim See ANNUAL on 4 T I s L iB Bfflhi: i I s sllivitesH I Nashville woman enters guilty plea for role in fatal accident V I •r V • ' I- I . fl . .n'.Akjl Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer J r ♦ s I I J f < i n:: t 1 ; X‘4 itiBl •9 ! I •i •>! t I I 9 -.'^5 0 1 I z 9 ►JI V J yj I T • • •'’*?*4U Ji •« ■' i ' 9 i » I >4 I I ■ • < B’* I 5<b 1 * * I I I > I . I / s;. .1 I I,’ .-eI I 1“ »s« •> •^9 £ A' I I X tc V K'-: ./ij I V: Bl I V I 9 I I I I . 11 I • Former Hastings-based builder faces criminal charges out west lb 'll sxdsd EbnBlar^lliipWasM to ddo;snnoveJ 6nnii8 ©fit ni gniTfiart BTsriiitjb isqqinor: IqbiIoiM sgbuL .9r .neb ng agnSaeH ni Ci joO joiijgio gge Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville stands before Judge Michael Schipper during a hearing in the 56B District Court in Hastings on Jan. 16. Photo by f blshsnfiM sinneQ Dennis Mansfield A Nashville woman could face up to 15 years in prison after entering a guilty plea regarding her involvement in a 2023 accident that left two people dead and a third hospitalized. Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville entered a guilty plea to oper­ ating a vehicle with the presence of THC before Judge Michael Schipper during a Jan. 16 hearing in the 56B District Court in Hastings. Cobb, then 19, faced up to seven criminal charges for her alleged role in a Sept. 12, 2023, vehicular Occident that claimed the lives of a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son, as well as seriously injuring the father’s 17-year-old son. Those charges included oper­ ating while intoxicated causing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving violation causing death. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office reportedly charged Cobb was allegedly intoxicated when the accident occurred, though the substance involved was not initially revealed. According to previous news reports, the 2023 accident involved two sulky carts, while Cobb was driving a Volkswagen Tiguan. The crash reportedly occurred at about 7:17 p.m. on Sept. 12, 2023, on East Cloverdale Road, east of Guy Road, in Maple Grove Township. The charges resulted from an investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office which reportedly concluded that the vehicle driven by Cobb, which was headed westbound on the roadway, collided with two Amish sulky carts, killing the two family members and injuring a third. A sentencing hearing is to be scheduled for sometime in March. Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer As Justina Hunter observes ongoing criminal proceedings hundreds of miles out west, she is hoping that victims in a similar situation locally, like her, also find some form of justice. “We’re rooting for them because we’re not seeing justice here,” said Hunter, a Hastings resident. Hunter, and many like her around the Hastings area, can empathize with what a group of residents in the state of Wyoming are going through. A group of local residents say they were duped by a build­ ing company that formerly called Hastings home. That same compa­ ny and its owner have now been accused of doing the same thing more recently out west. See CHARGES on 3 <:.> mmi : » h! So 1 r r • rf J d • .•! I* • I ^<1 llllllflllll I 9 9 '^4er» 4 • r • *11010 I 1 A.*. I --9; I . s' V ■* i » I I 8 r- o JI I •P' i H I* rkv* •S’ ’ > I. i.t. (X 7 • L. . .I HIGHPOINT sr COMMUNITY BANK LOBBY RENOVATION BEGINS NEXT MONTH PAGE 2 o •9 CiijS 2 HO i. SUBSCRIBE * TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM Puj p iBiS YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE f It V * t SHOP LOCAL •i c Spend it here. Keep it here. -^- frz5i»—* ► V k INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. M ■P r ««» r I •X < ’SUM* M I k I 12 M I b i- I 0 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 « ) 1 V"' L r ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ f I » t �F I I s i i' I ,s i/ ? I j A ' 'i I .’ ' I' 2 1 J Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com * p I Highpoint Community Bank lobby renovation begins next month DID YOU SEE? r I V A IB M 1 Hit' / • » I Li 11 r « t * « J J ' jjs 'i r • > f « If 11^ j 1 w I W>' aa^ I .4 >:£>( a on ’-HP fl I J ^1^ «JI .4 I ‘HOT’ SPRINGS I t «>• »*?*' A w. AM fcJllX 1 Of‘3 1 ** r -u. ip. ' ;Si ■ . I K Temperatures on Tuesday hovered around 0 degrees Fahrenheit as the polar vortex subjected much of the Midwest to frigid temperatures. This fountain at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings had some of the last unfrozen water in the county this week. Even the Thornapple River was largely jammed with ice folloyving this week’s icy blast. Photo by Molly Macleod •J I I I f . •' -• » > > >M is A ■ A* d 4 J I Ti Instead of a traditional teller line. HCB's new lobby will host freestanding teller islands, improving the openness of the space. Barry County residents involved in pedestrian-vehicle crash in Byron Twp. - 1 V 5**' fjc ,L' 4 A » • ^.3 - 1. ’ * I.. ««Aa . Ar* I •T* *? J.< ' 1 > —!-■•. *4 *>* > A-* k J Km « M * > (• 7T:i*?= * , » > 5 w --9C l' rr , «8* I fcS. •» J *r s fe X -» <5 n "* * HsiS’ < .■ite '» «5.' X w HCB’s new lobby will be more open than its current iteration, with updated carpet, seating and more. Il E Molly Macleod Editor i 1^9 *> IR 4 PVW-Y r f*.ii / * > A 46-year-old Middleville man is recovering today after being struck outside his vehicle by a Hastings woman in Byron Township on Tuesday. Photo provided' 4 1 Molly Macleod Editor A 46-year-old Middleville man is recovering today after being struck by a vehicle while assisting other motorists involved in a crash in Byron Township on Tuesday. The vehicle that struck the Middleville man, who was outside of his car, was driven by a 32-year-old Hastings woman, according to the Kent County Sheriffs Department. The crash occurred around 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, on the 500 block of 100th Street SW in Byron Township. NEWSPAPER DEADLINES The Middleville bystander had stopped to assist occupants in a grey Chevrolet Traverse who were involved in an un­ related crash. While outside his vehicle assisting the other motorists, the Mid­ dleville pedestrian was struck by a white Honda Pilot driven by the Hastings wom­ an. She lost control due to icy conditions and struck the man. Emergency responders attended to the scene and transported the man to a local hospital. He was alert but with serious injuries. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the accident. “We remind drivers to reduce their speeds, allow extra time for travel, and remain vigilant, especially during haz­ ardous road conditions,” wrote KCSO in a release. “Be mindful of your sur­ roundings and take extra precautions to protect yourself and others. Remember, if one vehicle has slid off the road, it is likely that others could as well.” Advisor YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Monday at 4:00 pm Shopper You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. Monday at 5:00 pm VIE^nCwj^M^w Group Banner After 20 years in its new building on the oomer of Jefferson and Court sffeets,' Highpoint Community Bank in Hastings will soon undergo renovations modernizing its lobby and teller area. HCB, formerly Hastings City Bank, has served the community for over 138 years. The brick building the bank’s headquarters in Hastings is currently housed in was completed in the fall of 2004. HCB retail banking vice president Ashley Van Alstine said ±e renovations will both modernize the lobby and give it more of an open, welcoming feel. “The reason we’re doing this is because obviously banking continues to evolve. People are still coming in, but their needs are more complex than just cashing checks. The biggest thing is taking down the teller line and creating more of an open, welcoming space, where our staff can move freely about,” said Van Alstine. Employees will also have an oppor­ tunity for cross-training during and something after the renovations Van Alstine said will further improve the customer experience and support employee development. “The updated layout will foster col­ laboration and help our team continue to grow its practice,” she said. 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I •» Mailed periodicals postage paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 •T'. I I! Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Hastings Banner 1351 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058 A u I * *1 ’’31. '•• ! Wi > '> ' X > o 'J c \i A ;-^b, Two other people suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. Circulation Hour:.......... Mon.-Tb. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Home delivery:................................... 269-945-9554 » 4s V X, I Ml *« •-(» I X Ji near-zero visibility,” Wildfong said. The victim was taken to a nearby hos­ pital with non-life-threatening injuries. *> ’’ »■ -, - ’*(8 I N'.HS 1^ J V. w -x 1^’ •s Fa four hours, Wildfong said. . “The crash was caused by blowing snow and whiteout conditions with DELIVERY -c < k news release. Other vehicles were then caught up in the wreck, which led to a seven-mile stretch of 1-196 being closed for nearly * A ' »l > *u. 1 « k ‘ij I .* 't- r“ ft ♦ ^4 h ?$ . 1 4 < r' 269-945-9554 ri 1 -•k THE HASTINGS BANNER Hastings. Ml 49058 < e III •4 t»r»’’r* L. I .X ks i r 2 1^ - I EDITORIAL mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I •* LW fi I 1351 NM-43 Hwy, tr <S /Jr I • • I J c * ihibttiTv■ • * .- » I I f I r4d' : ■ I \ w w♦ C t J, I 7^ V f *« J 7,^ rf*> — .. 1’^ t J B-i j T* J I i i (USPS #71830) ? 3ja«j . CONTACT us ft ww ' Freeport man injured in wreck near Zeetand ‘ ■'^Ulll Banner Staff ^1 <« 0n-’SC^'*^ J A 55-year-old Freeport man is recovering from injuries suffered in a 15-vehicle crash on Interstate 196 in Ottawa County earlier this week. The victim, whose name was not released, was driv­ " freb Estirnates ing a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes of the ex­ • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation pressway at mile marker • Blown-in Attic Insulation 59 between Zeeland and Hudsonville shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday when start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam his vehicle slid underneath IIO Wednesday at Noon .A»» )>• « Your Community Connection Tuesday at Noon Construction on the new lobby will begin on Feb. 3, according to Van Alstine, and is projected to take 16 weeks before completion. In the meantime, bank employees will set up atemporary teller line near the bank’s Jefferson Street entrance. Customers doing business at the bank during construction can park ei­ ther in the HCB employee parking lot or in the city’s l5-minute spaces next to the bank on Court Street. Instead of having a traditional teller line, the new lobby will consist of free­ standing teller desks spaced out across the floor. A greeter will be stationed near the front door. “The new design will improve the overall banking experience by offer­ ing a more efficient layout, increased accessibility, and spaces that ensure privacy and comfort,” said Van Als­ tine. “Our goal is to make every visit welcoming and enjoyable for our customers.” HCB staff are excited to debut their new lobby to the community, Van Als­ tine said. Details on a grand opening celebration will be shared closer to the project’s completion date. “We appreciate our customers’ pa­ tience during the construction process and look forward to welcoming ev­ eryone to our newly remodeled space soon,” she said. \ x L L << Vii 'Y « �x fl p, \\v k 11 I » « 1 fiiprrK f www.HastingsBanner.com Pl •n • I HASS looks to streamline, improve technology and communications in 2025 I ( r* *1“ 3 Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 f I I * Molly Macleod -kr, I 1 > I Editor i ii’'' .fl k r I . • ♦ '.-A 'S MaRnwi*® J.-. r I -1& I J I I £J f'^BiiniE ' I presence and communications. The HASS Board of Education unanimously approved a contract with Apptegy to build the district’s brand and enhance website management and ’■fnfllO'- t-iU'- 73n''-:'31fi I. 311 I > -r-, < 4 i’ Yi'Lfcnifn • « k.apx 'A V ■ >5?' / * r f * ^15 w 7.aiBaGS(. J ■o^ 5V T<J| •’bJ*; « ft TIt . I S A 1 1 I t ’nuao'’' Iliw^' .< Of . * I. ■• 6- C J h: n *T 4 rfiHie iw Fh Hiiv, r ] .Mied liut* k. tl ’S J •* '*< toner r ha fli'l >■ ' X ► .. -Hiattic.i -T J i I district’s website, too. “It really is a great program and I think something that parents will eventually come to appreciate when you can hit one button of an app and see what’s for lunch at Star Elementary School on Wednesday or Thursday morning,” Hastings Superin­ tendent Dr. Nick Damico said on Monday. In other technology business on Mon­ day, the board approved a motion to Ic .-^k : Jl 'dhOTO raJBOiy ’ -ii rd . relevant school information to parents, students and staff. The software agree­ ment will include a revamping of the !■ I — ieioTni loorkiK*# ft* I •i. f > •. 1 4a >« uife. i ’ A rescind the district’s technology contract with the Kalamazoo Regional Education­ al Service Agency (KRESA). The district will move back to an in-house technology department, which will spell a savings for i$j,' ▼ ft iO fi . if: J L jxi L J t r/ r I *n ygo.o ( I k Jf 4 I . 1 J ** I t r t / > r • » HASS over time. “I think we moved to an independent or third-party technology service multi- ♦* ft" • t J I « 4 J. TOlcQ IJ };Ld *5* . i ,vniq-biiriJTO s « communications. “(Apptegy has) a lot of good benefits that our current system does not offer. One of those which I’m super excited about is a mobile app. That will be avail­ able for parents, for anyone interested, to download a mobile app that is just a great communication tool,” said board treasurer Mike Nichols. The app will serve as a hub for all W aiilk. I I Hastings Area School System is em­ bracing new and improving technologies later this year by introducing new soft­ ware that streamlines the district’s web pie years ago because it was a savings financially to the district,” said board president Luke Haywood. “Since then, the charges have increased significantly and our services have deteriorated sig­ nificantly. So we feel that we would do 'k f 4 I f *• • 1 4* a 1 V 4’ I I I 4 1 4 1 j f •l a better job in house.” Though there will be some up-front costs, said Haywood, the district will save money over time by housing its technology department on-site. “We’ve been working with a couple other districts who have recently moved to independence as well and they are very happy and successful, I’d say,” said Haywood. “We’re working very closely with Plainwell (Community Schools) who made this exact transition last year,” said Damico. “They’ve already told us what went well and what didn’t go well and they’re going to work closely with us as we make this change over the spring into early summer.” “It’s an exciting thing for the school dis­ trict to bring out technology back in-house. I ♦•T r * I i W i ••• I l5 r I .yi A'' 1 • » ,• The 2025 Hastings Board of Education includes (from left) Brad Tolles. Brandy Nofz, Mike Nichols. Luke Haywood, Justin Peck, Valerie Slaughter and Jennifer Eastman Photos by Molly Macleod * I "■■I ■II * 4 I ■w t I < f < ^■■1 ‘ I - •» w* I- [I / Kj I - < I, 1 A. J * A ft " r to start the regular meeting. All board officers will remain the same this year, with Luke Haywood as pres­ ident, Vai Slaughter as vice president, Mike Nichols as treasurer and Jennifer Appreciation Month. ? * I L' .z ft Over the course of the next few years, you should see some savings,” he continued. Monday marked the first meeting of the 2025 Hastings Area Schools Board of Education. Brandy Nofz, the newest trustee elected to the board, took her cer­ emonial oath of office Monday evening Eastman serving as secretary. Eleven students from Star Elementary School led a presentation Monday night honoring the board for School Board *>w V t, *$ Eleven Star Elementary students attended Monday's board meeting to honor the Hastings Area School System Board of Education. « b CHARGES rotjMBrri nnuH / - -’-''n I Q & g z • . I ’ ) -t I > J • • V xr ;: f - ’ has' • J *1 o > A . : I t I I I ♦ t ’ ..I ( /‘Z . •r.. f ' ». J ’ *- CiVll-'r J . OJ I 'r r 'r f 1 I s r f , kJ I s r 'I ft 1 / 'G J.- -» V *<*>* r V I j I I I r•» L »• .r;. i'. ; HT [ , ? ( » / • I .Th : j (-» T 1 -.. 1 '. , A t J / »J ■», ft < / .f i-’ ' kJ f *» , J J I - ’’ 'IT'’ ' I I ( ' JH' i 4 » •• 0 1 <* J I •• * J i; k * » 1 • -* I 4 * I I M • * > I r n ► > -. < > , ' J I I a 4 ( f 1 . T’' r " I 21 . / .i’ ^'1 * I • . « # t» i ) 1 « I 4 J I;'-- » 1 - I I I < p ) . I J n* k 1.1 I .J 1 , f . M *• 7. j.t; ... uG r ! •J * J 'X; I /OPir i! -I'l I frx ir f ' ’ i 1 7 ♦4 " . 'C •Hl - i*'’’ f rx ) 1 -Vt I A 4 r I I 9 f-' J j;. I J / .•7 .-^'1 7 I “ I :■ 4> » , I * ■ ■ ■ I . * t, jf'r ‘ I'. I ' . . z ft >4* I * « I f .I ft / < rr f ■J I'p ' J » Kt, GiJ' .Jr I J ♦ J i I J ' I k # I i.i I f •4 I r t I . I I t i . f ' f * 4 i r kJ' l-i • 4 -1 ( ! •I I « r r ♦ / 4 * I z « ! r ) J J .tiji ■' J?' ' ,.1V r 7 I I 1 /V fi X . I 1 k k » Z z Earlier this month, Wyoming news organization Cowboy State Daily released a report that drudged up a familiar name here locally as it highlighted criminal charges brought against Jerold Saeman, owner of Bay to Bay Building Concepts LLC, which had its home office in downtown Hastings but has since moved and is now listed as permanently closed. The report states that Saeman is fac­ ing felony charges in Niobrara County District Court after authorities, accused him of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from residents without delivering something on ±e promise of service that dozens of residents here locally have complained about over the last couple of years Bay to Bay was in business. Reports stated that Saeman faces 10 counts of felony theft, each punish­ able by up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines. The report outlined the scope of the investigation, which it says took about a year as the Niobrara County Sheriff’s Office eventually handed it over to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation back in July. The report notes that, over the course of the investigation, a deputy received complaints based out of Michigan about the company after the compa­ ny’s personnel arrived in the county in July of 2023 following a severe hail storm that caused significant damage to homes and commercial buildings. Several residents local to that area had grievances after working with the . r ’ ■ / Continued from Page 1 I I r e > I I company, whose building license was suspended in the state of Michigan as of 2023. These residents were provid­ ed with a consumer protection form to document those complaints. The report stated that the company took down payments from 11 homeowners totaling $151,664.57, a single down payment as high as $31,284.67. The report goes on to say that, when dissatisfied residents asked for a refund, Saeman would tell them they could cancel their project with a 30 percent fee along with additional costs. The report also stated that a special agent spoke with Sgt. Bryan Fuller of the Michigan State Police back in August to gain information about those who had been victimized in a similar fashion in Michigan. A Wyoming circuit court initially set Saeman’s bond at $10,000 and ordered him to stay in the state, per the report, but near the end of last year, a judge modified the bond to $5,000 cash or surety and allowed him to return to Michigan while he is prosecuted. While these are merely charges against the company, which is pre­ sumed innocent until proven other­ wise, it is more progress than Hunter of Hastings has seen. She faced a similar scenario all the way back in 2022 when she turned to the company, which at the time had glowing reviews and seemed like a good choice in a local contractor, for a full exterior ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ makeover. Hunter said she had a contract in place with the company and put down over $17,000, or 50 percent of the ••i project, in advance. That’s when the problems began, from lack of communication on behalf of Bay to Bay, shoddy initial work and a constantly shifting timeline which led to a point where the company claimed its policies had changed and it needed 100 percent of the project cost upfront before completing the work. Hunter went back and forth with Bay to Bay into the following year before finally giving up and filing a criminal complaint with the police and with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, where she was grouped in with the initial wave of complaints the organization would woman said. “The younger families, his clients have been able to recoup 20 I feel terribly for them, but they can to 25 percent of what was taken from work. The elderly don’t have the means and usually can’t work.” Steven Storrs, an attorney with Hastings-based Tripp, Tagg, Storrs Attorneys at Law has worked with sev­ eral former Bay to Bay clients and, in many cases, has helped them receive them but that he is not optimistic that judgments in civil cases. He told the Banner that, on average. i“ *1 was lost. I didn’t know am I supposed to call the police? Should I con­ tact an attorney? You’re scared, and it’s all your money.” Despite complaints like Hunter’s piling up, authorities in Michigan have not taken any criminal action against Saeman or Bay to Bay. The Banner reached out to the Attorney General’s office multiple times for comment on the matter but did not receive an answer. Locally, the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has not been handling the complaints. Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt said, that due to the multi-jurisdictional nature of the matter, complaints were brought to the Michigan State Police and then to the AG’s office, which was better equipped to investigate such matters. “I mean, let’s be honest, if they would have pressed charges, even if it wasn’t all the people, maybe we wouldn’t see customers who ended up signing up for them in April (of 2023) when we had storm damage and no one knew this was going on behind the scenes,” Hunter said. “I don’t know what’s happening at the state level,” she added. “I know it’s fhistrating. I’m sitting on a criminal complaint that is coming up on a two • •« year anniversary. Another couple from Caledonia, who asked not to be named in the story, turned to Bay to Bay to repair storm damage, putting down nearly $20,000 initially, which they received from the insurance company as a downpay­ ment for the work, which never came. Communication broke down and the couple started to see more and more negative reviews emerge about the company. They eventually had to get the work done elsewhere, paying that initial down payment out of their own pockets. “I’m fighting for the elderly,” the I >f course of their investigation. “We remain very fhistrated that nei­ ther the Michigan Attorney General’s Office nor local prosecutors have charged him in Michigan,” Storrs said in an email. VM^.94 h E> Financial < ll ? E 5lSii* i FOCUS® r4 I •h receive. After recouping some money from a settlement between LARA and Bay to Bay, Hunter is still out over $6,000 on a project she and her husband were financing themselves, “People don’t know what to do,” Hunter said of being in that situation. “When I started dealing with this, I I • much more will be collected unless the authorities uncover funds over the <• .f Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP ® Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Financial considerations when changing jobs Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary — but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations. Here are some of the most important ones: • 401(k) —• If you had a 401 (k) plan through your previous employer, you'll need to decide what to do with it once you’ve joined a new employer. 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Depending on License OC24309 several factors, such as your �iTTT 'vvr/ ■ / 4 J 1 • ’•t 4 Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 4 www.HasfingsBanner com 4 b> I J I r All* nH. Hastings students excel at regional business competition * / Ito Z J r>' / / Hastings High School students got a chance to show their skills recently, and not on the basketball court or football field, but in the world of business. Eighteen students from HHS were among those battling for top honors at the Business Professionals of America’s Region 1 Leadership Conference at Davenport University in Grand Rapids on Jan. 10. The BPA is a youth organization which provides leadership and business opportunities for high school students to assist them in making decisions on future careers. Students learn through participating in a variety of business experiences to help prepare them for careers in a world-class workforce. At the regional conference, students competed in individual and team events ranging from administrative support concepts to website fundamentals. Stu­ dents who placed top six in individual events and top two in team events are eligible to attend the BPA State Leader­ ship Conference. And the Hastings club is set to advance to the state conference after walking I away with seven of the local students garnering eight awards. Students who qualified to attend the state conference include; Christian Boniface (fourth place, entrepreneur­ ship), Cayden Cappon (second, ad­ ministrative support team), Parker Erb (second, business spelling; and second, fundamental word processing), Carter Favreau (fourth, computer security), Racheal Hewitt (second, administrative support team; and fourth, business law and ethics), Alan Li (sixth, fundamental accounting) and Nicklas Stehr (first, business law and ethics). The BPA State Leadership Conference is set for March 13-16 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Stu­ dents will be participating in business-re­ lated events and competing for the top spots, with the eligible participants then advancing to the National Leadership Convention in Orlando, Fla., in May. The Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed since 1986 and is currently led by Bob Carl and JefTErb, HHS Career and Technical Education teachers. Z)A/ I — X ft to 9 A' J r < I 9* 11* I 'W'fl V I' I to* * I •* 4 f J i 9^; •f I •> iek I* I I • S Br I r •‘V ( 9 t 1 n A* t b z • -* r-' *' I 1 i ?/ A i k •t « » r W’^ I ♦ Fit 7 b' 1 ** I 4 I I V *•> i i 44 • j I ! I < P < (■ 4 w j 1 I > di i pl j I Hastings High Schooi students - and their coaches/teachers - completing in the Business Professionals of America's Region 1 Leadership Conference at Davenport University in Grand Rapids on Jan. 10 included: (back, l-r) Fenix Davis, Owen Boge, Parker Erb, Alan Li, Brennan Reser, Carter Favreau, Jordan Clemens; (middle), teacher Jeff Erb, Christian Boniface, Richard Fritz' I -•‘Wiq: « 11 « I ’ ft' . KI I A M I I'- w iErt 5 nr-^! I I J I e j; r:^3. r • Hl ( .1 . •V ♦ Dawson Lewis, Nicklas Stehr, Aiden Oliver, Carter Cappon, teacher Bob Carl; (front) Vojtech Brtnik, Annabelle Kuck, Racheal Hewitt, Shiloh Crandall and Levi Taylor Krebs. Courtesy photo t f fa; f h .G J ■ ■■ fl /•f 9 'J^to /I I' J . Hl 4 b f’ tonnyi! « > I j ANNUAL I r ’V ’’ I, 4 W' Wiswell. Wiswell passed away last year at the age of 87. Wiswell’s children, Tom and Laura, accepted the award on behalf of their father. “Now most of you are familiar with what Jim may have done, but tonight I want to talk to you about how he did what he did because, to me, that was the differentiator in Jim,” Kolanowski said. “Jim touched more lives than most. Make no mistake about what Pm about to say he was a smart and shrewd businessman. He under­ stood that to lift up his business, he needed to lift up everybody around him. And that is what he did. But for Jim, it was personal. It was innate — it was part of who he was.” Kolanowski said the best way to honor Wiswell would be to carry on his life mission — lifting others around him and giving back. “I believe the best way that we can honor Jim tonight, and a generation of Jims, that we in this county have been so fortunate to be around, individuals that knew what you needed to do as leaders we need to carry that torch ■> p r b .k Continued from Page 1 O » f F 1 Ki A Jk-J* s f 4 It to -.S' } *49 I t p I I ♦ *1 ! ; ; c Hr *«' t Ik t b r 1 J I 4 -Lik.. ] ■» I* S' Ik .\5K ‘fcrV F« f l t *- ► r<v A . ... 1 -H 4 A !1' r f U'* J IK », <' M 1 r ‘F^.i ", 1 5 T I I * F I . w h to** -tb; 1 ^to? i4= J««- *• I i^. '< « to 4 ; •B •T.f. This year’s ATHENA Award winner, Kateiyn Brown, gives her acceptance speech on Saturday. ■ Highpoint Community Bank President/CEO Mark Kolanowski gave a tribute to the late Jim Wiswell on Saturday. Wiswell was posthumously awarded the chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award. J X- ^r, - • i -J# to ‘ I • A Vi« . 1 II I I I .1 S 1 1 • • * ’ 9 tonight and carry that for him. They showed us commitment and dedica< tion and determination and giving back in a community makes a huge difiference. And we owe it to them to carry on,” Kolanowski said. i* i r.%si »/ 9 V s.-* ^Sito I, V •’ IE: X- :? ; as r uj.iT'"*-! V £[I 1 te4iii:.ii?2 A' ''.Ti a « I ’ I e* t * I 4 4 A '"WB I 4s < I w I 1 ■ •a < d 'i.?** « I ll> *v I 4 > n I, I ti *.3 '^11 T* - •< A • I . ** «. J I i i 9I ♦ . • *9 Sr > 1 1 •til I- a 1- . ft"' V. I -S'- i BCCEDA President/CEO Jennifer Heinzman (left) stands with Barry Business Booster of the Year Pat Doezema. £a. - 1 i Tom and Laura Wiswell, Jim’s children, accepted their father’s awaid on his behalf. BCCEDA President/CEO Jennifer Heinzman stands to their right. r4MX- « I 1 SK»I& A I IT •I * asm* «■?*« !’ rjj riti ivii :s ‘F if- adT; iMS. li J 11 X v«a» I % - JI ’**' < < Z7T?~T X9IR« r V4 JTl I, / ll •! ? •«s r p < k • « s *• s• . X I / I • • V ' «“ & . i*^ I®** b t I *:>* I 'il 't f. Is « I Ir: —1 I i r v _•* * • ' !J^' 4 *I 5 J A b * r s> r l. f 4 ‘i I t*n I (®_r? iT 5i' t V I ft .to I <■. kI I u-t > .♦ ' ■if -Htif * * ’ » J - . Tjp... to____ ;■ f •J* C I I - . I I • I' I I Lk I Ak, I v. 1. 9 ^^1 & I <4 V I Barry County YMCA receives accreditation from leader in risk management .4 team takes this responsibility very seriously. We are committed to providing the safest environment possible for our community.”. According to Sporer, the local YMCA is one of three “Ys” in Michigan and one of 70 in the country to achieve the accreditation status. Founded in 1914, the YMCA of Barry County is a 501 c3 non-profit organization and provides year-round programming. The Y’s main programs include: Camp Algonquin, a summer overnight and day camp serving more than 500 youth; Y Sports, Recreation and Outreach programs, including the B. Bus Mobile Library and “Y on the Fly” serving more than 1,000 youth; and Y Time Preschool and Y Time Before and After School serving the continuous needs of 50 families. There are currently openings in all the programs and financial assistance for those in need is available through part­ nerships w ith others, including the United Way of Barry County. Ongoing projects at Camp Algonquin this year include a hillside renovation, new cabin decks and doors, making a safer and more accessible location for campers. There are also plans to complete the renovation of the fonner county building, now known as “The Y Building.” Once completed, this location will be home for the Y Time Nature-based Preschool and Y Time Before and After School program, as welI as the Y Outreach hub, providing Yon DM ±e Fly meals and other programs. J .s . •X * I Il; ># r >> St Ib t ? •l S-* The YMCA of Barry County recently received the “Praesidium Accreditation” from Praesidium, a leader in abuse risk management. The honor signifies that ±e YMCA made significant efforts to meet the highest standards in abuse prevention, according to an announcement by the local organization. To achieve accreditation, the YMCA reportedly underwent a thorough pro­ cess that involved implementing Praesidium’s accreditation standards. The process focused on eight key operational areas, including: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, internal feedback systems, response protocols, and administrative practices. Praesidium then verified that the YMCA successfully implemented the standards. The YMCA will maintain its accreditation for three years, during which local officials state they are com­ mitted to upholding fundamental organi­ zational values and strict safety practices to protect those in its care from abuse. “The YMCA of Barry County’s top pri­ ority is the safety of our staff, volunteers, and participants,” said Jon Sporer, YMCA of Barry County CEO. “This is especially important for the youth in our programs and services. “As aparent, andasa YMCAemployee for more than 25 years, I understand the importance ofdelivering ±is promise and the great responsibility involved,” he added. “Our > i/ X •*1. ■Bjnr: p i •>«* ■ .. )£ 4 I 'l 4". •» 9, I ! #T/: M 1 IK> ^‘***?5* I . f I i ..^^W i IX i *L •I .<& 5 MIT I «. ■’.41 I J ■J ft >iy> fex K Z A :£ ■ •. W 4 I I L J « I JU Fl '«a> s? » . .K. ► 4 •'Ll ! J I I CW t s *■4 a 1 4 s ij f .» > ilV. f£>Ak > > i- '-I. > Xto > < (V I r ;''**5 tfr T 4 I . The year-round staff of the YMCA of Barry County recently celebrated receiving the "Praesidium Accreditation’’ from Praesidium, a leader in abuse risk management. Staff members include Jon Sporer, Marci McCoy. Gina McMahon, Megan Muma, Shay Payne, Kelly Gale and Jay Logsdan. Not pictured: Melissa Fletke and Scott Allerding. Courtesy photo s • * • b ’ a. fc • • . ‘i*. k •1 ‘L s b J KI *4 k- I. . I I • s b ?•. 1 tJ^ ■h T' . ’ I" s« <* -Ki k s L. Vr I ■ ' il I II II J ■a,*Sh ' 4 I J b s *to r I •■ t s r.j «—’ w» A a * < T * '( * a»fl I v/ I M L !• X >4 \C -t -X ' ItV ^•L « I JWJOK « w>* I .■r «I 4 t is < ■ > A, b. a » > ..'*4 'Xf *1 « <• * li « i. 2*Vi -I J i 1 J J I 1.. t ■ ]. - S. { I tl ri LLit > Jk 1 k 1 f i The board of directors for the YMCA of Barry County includes: Jim James, Nichole Lyke. Lindsey Beard, Emily Quiggle, Amy Beck. Verne Robins, Jon Sporer, Troy Dalman, Justin Peck. Steven Storrs and Ron Eales. Courtesy photo 1 I s I 1 ’ L rT I T I. la •l V n I I H. t »• I I ♦ ♦ I \ n:ft I rRKxblL-M I �bu THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. tn 5 Thursday, January 23, 2025 s Barry County Transit collecting food items for United Way next month I A I« ' > • 1 I. ■» ’ 'F J •• ’ "i 1 u I < t >* 1 -7 »* z ^■cyCPUffVw ... , J 4 : r .<> ; Barry County Transit Director Mary Bassett informed the public at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting that the Transit is always willing to help those in need, especially with the frigid temperatures beari ng down on the county this week. ii It’s really cold out there. If you know of anybody who doesn’t have a place to stay, have them call and contact Transit. Even if it’s finding a shelter the next county over, we’ll get them there, we’ll give them a ride for free. Nobody should be cold, especially on days like this, Bassett said. : Molly Macleod oGii Editor e Riders on the Barr)' County Transit can ret I riJ ■•on IJJO' • exchange food donations for a free ride I .C ’ Xtl o o« next month as part of a food drive sup­ ft at-! porting the Barry County United Way. n 1 t IO( The “Fill a Bus food drive supports ihthe Barry County United Way’s food q pantry. Riders are asked to bring three ‘ 1 an? cans of non-perishable food items with if l - T' ' them for donation. Passengers who Hi donate at least three cans of food will b • J. :r.h. - >3-' ride for free. The drive runs throughout February. II VIt's not the only initiative from the Transit that is serving the community. € J *I r J K I HG' f■ ‘I 7( . I I Or' i, I H I'. . I • 4 <1 ( ' ! t 3 r •M iT' • z I I I 11<‘^ i'j . J) I ? b •S I 1 r . ■’ij r l*T I L i J. J I 41 • , / . 5 ft 9 (!>'i >« ! I i >1 II x -« 9 I >111^ Passengers can get a free ride on the Barry County Transit next month if they donate at least three food items for the Fil! a Bus food drive. Here, director n ! Kill 1 Mary Bassett stands next to one of the Transit’s fleet. File photo I I I I £ t DO YOU REMEMBER? J 4 GR Symphony, Ballet perform for young Hastings students I► •V 1 % I i J J H’ J «»t » • r I 4 > ' ’tt « i I 2; HI , 1 I. ) ‘ **.“^*«- • r. •l I I* SHOE <1 5 I ' IT.* < ’•mill Mfl WM1 4 r >• I »» si h' £ «• I. ■t « * lUl i»A i I ’ *1 > 4, f.. • xt__ t t 1 % 7 B i^Bii r* ft < t Z1 IJ I ■ .•z s» ■— . 'fe 3 I * .^-e- *1 4* 1? J * I •V »*.■— . I y B 9^ •• ffS k f r 44 r r A t i; ? t f > I V ... ' L ri IS* /? I A Bia I I J I N* fS » Ip «-/V J.*s I I i il rt r- A VIEW FROM YESTERYEAR I 1 9 4 ' < J r ^5«pft 1 WX; ■ • Some of Hastings’ past businesses in view include the J.C. Penney store, Miller Jewelers, Hoffman’s Drugs, Schrader’s Office Supplies, Gambles and Wayne’s shoe ?2 i ' Store. At that time, the downtown section of State Street was completely made up of brick roads. Today, only a small patch of brick road remains on Church Street '-e? jL ■■‘Agio r I ■ f ! -U HIT '3 A •r /><-. 4 A I I 9* r 11 i*. ■ This early 1960s Banner photo shows an eastward-looking view of State Street. 3i' _ '.'I' between Apple and State streets. rr I I k I 4 I I E HMS announces most recent honor roll * J 4 f 2 I A" n’.' \ 4 1 r > ,’4 SOI fl "k «•? 4 I i I .1 9 4 ! : jV*«^** J ■ ► L-Fiu: u Mj n« I I odno'tasBM 9 ! tervsVl । i .'rOiTi J bdS^up«V I Jn^ jeoB 'J ifairrvla^i < ,.Ic J W tax & I 1 «> ;¥ ; I JI 1? irjraJ I. J 1 I i ! 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If i [ f 0 i J 1 * I ijjj I. J J 'C ■./.f t;( .1 .V .. 'tk- I I it > I 4 J mA a r ./■ •1 i < * *AI» 11 *• k a. 2. ■ iT If i 9 M I -- r I. I S> .k Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2024-25 academic year. Students earn placement on the honor roll for earning all A and B grades for the quarter. Those who earn all A grades are named to the Principal’s List. Middle school students who qualified at the conclusion of the most recent marking period include: Sixth grade All A’s Ian Ansorge, Isabella Barcroft, Patton Boomer, William Edger, Rhilan Frame, Carter Graham, Ainsley Haas, Aubrey Kingshott, Everly Lancaster, KorraLeonard,Ava Lilley, Payton Mills, Christopher Neubauer, Caleb Pol let, SylviaPurdum,Noelle Randall, River Reed, Matthew Renner, Mason Slaughter, Ayla Solmes and Natalya Solmes. A’s & B’s Carson Anderson, Kinsley Bailey, Wyatt Bailey, Lucas Baird, Weston Barnett, Levi Bekker, Hunter Bierens, Audra Bolt, Annabelle Brand, Autumn Bruce, Avery Butler, Madison Carley, Myla Courtright, Emma Cranmore, Olive Day, Sophie Donnini, Kaiden Dykstra, Makenna Gentis, Iley George, Liam Goggins, Jessica Gonzalez-Perez, Elizabeth Griffin, Ailyanna Hamp, Au- brey Hays, Brenden Haywood, Britton Heuss, Aubree Huver, Jacee Jacinto, Ainsley Jacob, Meekah Johnson, Olivia Jorgensen, Konnor Kent, Ryan Klein, Colt Lewis, Ava Lucas, Eva McCracken, Alexander Minogue, Lucas Monday, Bay lee Nelson, Oakley Reigler, Nathan Shoup, Shawn Sibley, Claire Slee,KaitlynnSnyder,Aiden Speer, Olivia Steeby, Olivia Terpstra, Angela Vidal, Achilles Wondergein and Isaac Wymer. Seventh grade All A’s Ava Anderson, AshlynnAuten, Brooklynn Auten, Kinley Beadle, Eden Bivens, Gracelynn Burke, Kylie Curtis, Ainslie Dygert, Chloe Endres, Claire Gergen, Gabriella Gole, Sophia Gordon-Rodriguez, Bentley Justice, Malcolm Kniaz, Carter Kramer, Harliequinn Krebs, JuHan Kretz. Maren Marlatt, Mflrlfltt Abigail Ahionil MJv lian Kretz, Mix, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Lucy Nickelson, Winter Pirtle, Emily Rhoades, Garrett, Rhoades, Marley Seeber, Abella Smith, Ayla VanBelkum, Kaelyn Walsh and Fiona Watkins. A’s & B’s Owen Acker, Anneiise Armstrong, Laney Awrey, Charlotte Bagley, Briar Ballard, Alexander Bertrand, Allison Bosworth, Bo Bourassa, Lilly Bronsink, Arianna Brubaker, Easton Carley, Karter Case, Ryan Coller, Jazlynn Crawford, Reuben Day, Landon DeGoa-Appel, Brennan Denton, Blake DeWyse, Is­ abella Duits, Evalyn Elzinga, Elliana Erb, Gage Gruesbeck, Logan Guernsey, Nevaeh Haman, Avery Hetrick, Preston Heuss, Karter Hill, Khloe Jablonski, Jaelyn Jimenez, Ava Lundstrum, Emmalia Mansager, Ainslee Mattice, Adyson Mayack, Ava Mead, Austin Milcher, Shawn Olin, Milo Oliver, Kerigan Peake, Ericka Peck, Sophie Pohja, Isabelle Ricketts, Ava Roath, Libelle Shafer, Alex Smith, Owen Smith, Zoey Stonu, Jackson Storrs, Robert Tompsett, Kylee Troyer, Audrey VanHouten, Brooke VanSyckle, Davis Wattles, Luke Webb, Lenna Wendt, Olive Wescott, Keirsten Windes and Kylah Wise. Eighth grade All A’s Zoey Armour, Payton Amie, Ariana Benjamin, Mavie Bernstein, Ashtyn Denton, Riley Furrow, London Ham­ mond, Ryan Harris, Sebastian Her­ nandez-Hernandez, Lexi Heydenberk, Emerson Leary, Isabella Perez, Wyatt Sanders, Katherine Stevens and Riley Vaughn. A’s & B’s Layla Armour, Khloe Baker, Por­ ter Blessing, Lainah Brasher, Leigha Brown, Lorien Byle, Eleanor Clark, EIodie Clore, Ronald Col ler, Carson Cooley, Sage DeCamp, Greyson Delcotto, Myles Drake, Christopher Espinal-Lopez, Lucy Furrow, April Gates, Jacelyn Go­ odroe, Hadley Grove, Makenzie Harris, Alexis Hendershot, Landon Holman, Temperance Jiles, Jeralynn Lancaster, Rylee Long, Alyssa MacLeod, Colten Melchert, Haley Miles, Alyssa Olin, Natalie Olmstead, Luke Pollet, Micah Randall, Izabella Rathbun, Lilyana Redmond, Joseph Renner, Kaydin Rice, Joshua Roberts Jr., Gabrielle Robertson, Kelcee Rosenberger, Brielle Salazar, Ella Saninocencio, Sophia Schantz, Lu­ cas Scott, Abigail Shafer, Lucy Sporer, Andrew Tait, Mal illany Trejo-Maldona­ do, Brynn VanderMale, Haley Vaughn, David Verbeek, Claire Waiters, Drake Wierckz, Karrigan Wiliams, Haley Wil­ liamson and Abram Winebrenner. I Young elementary students throughout the Hastings school dis trict got a taste of the fine arts last week thanks to the Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet. Members of both world-class organizations visited the Hastings Performing Arts Center to perform the Grand Rapids Symphony Lolli­ pop Concert, which caters to young children, giving many of them their first experience with a live perfor­ mance from a symphony. Instead of wearing formal attire and playing classics from the world’s most iconic composers, members of the symphony wore color-coded T-shirts to highlight which group of instruments they belonged to. Grand Rapids Symphony Assis­ tant Director Duo Shen introduced all the groups of instruments and explained how to tell them apart. For their performance, the sym­ phony collaborated with dancers from the Grand Rapids Ballet to , depict the story of Little Red Riding Hood. A narrator read through the story as ballerinas danced and the symphony provided the soundtrack. The organizations put on two per­ formances last Wednesday morning so that students from al 1 four elemen­ tary schools could attend and enjoy a great performance,—Hastings Area School System LEHERS FROM OUR READERS Brown’s leadership and service will be missed Dear Editor, This weekend I was saddened to read of the passing of Jim Brown. I got to know Jim during my time on the BIRCH Board as Irving Township Treasurer. Jim had a passion for the fire service and specifically the BIRCH/ Hastings Department. Jim served as Chairman of the BIRCH Board where he did a stellar job. Throughout my life I have seldom ■ met an individual that demanded respect just by being it the room. I know I am a better person for having him in my life. Doug Sokolowski Irving Township CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. 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View Newspaper Group wil not publish letters from candidates for elective office or their campaigns, form letters or letters sent to other publications. Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. ii il ¥ Photos provided t 'Yf •k I BANNER CA. 1960 It •?. 1 1 - ? k'. 14 r. Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet. (*< Im I II Young elementary students throughout the Hastings school district got a taste of the fine arts last week with a performance from the Grand ! A vZrCAff^- .r i. ' /, (i li 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 t �I Thursday, January 23, 2025 6 , the HASTINGS BANNER WWW Mfr HastingsBanner com 1 ' ............... ~ With cold temperatures becoming more consistent throughout the state, more people arc enjoying ice fishing, skating, hockey and other outdoor ad­ ventures. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to have fun but always use caution when venturing onto or near ice. Even during consistent cold stretches, pressure cracks in the ice can develop within hours," said Lt. Skip Hagy, DNR law enforcement supervisor in Newber­ ry. “There is no such thing as ‘safe’ ice. Always check conditions for yourself; don't rely on what you see others doing or what they tell you." River mouths and other places where river or lake currents may be located are often places of unstable ice. Reservoirs with changing water levels also require great caution. Frozen bodies of water should be checked very carefully before braving the ice. While there is no perfectly reliable method to determine if ice is safe, you can use a spud, needle bar or auger to test the thickness and quality of ice. Keep in mind that warm spells as brief as one day may weaken the ice," Hagy said. “Melting ice during the day only partial ly refreezes at night, creating a thin layer of unstable ice. The DNR suggests wearing a buoyant fishing jacket or snowmobile suit. Ad­ ditionally, wear a U.S. Coast Guard-ap­ proved life jacket as the outermost layer of clothing, and have a pair of ice picks and a whistle clipped to your chest. “Nobody plans to fall through the ice, but you should be prepared in case it happens," Hagy said. “If you fall through the ice, the most important thing is to remain calm and return in the direction you came from. Return to the ice where you broke through, and pull yourself out ofthe water, rolling onto the ice. Don’t try to stand. Instead, crawl to help distribute your weight until you feel you're safely away from the weak spot. Seek help immediately to prevent hypothermia." Additional ice safety tips include: HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration Do you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, you should know that we are required by law to review your case to verify that you still have a disabling condition that prevents you from doing substantial work. We call this process a Continuing Disability Review. We will send you a notice telling you when it is time to review your medical condition and keep you informed about your benefit status. How often we review your medical condition depends on wheth­ er your condition is likely to improve. We’ll normally review your case: Within 6 to 18 months after our deci­ sion on your disability application if your medical condition is expected to improve. Every 3 years if medical improvement is possible. Every 7 years if medical improvement is not expected. If you gel disability benefits you can complete and submit the Medical Continuing Disability Review Report (SSA-454) online. The online option is available to adults who receive SSDI, SSI, or both, and do not have a representative payee. To complete the form online, sign in to your personal my Social Security account and select “Complete Your Continuing Disability Review." If you do not have an account, visit ssa.gov/myaccount to get started. If you do not have a personal my Social Security account, you can fill out and print the SSA-454 at ssa.gov/forms/ ssa-454-bk.pdf. You can mail or make an appointment to take your completed form to your local Social Security office. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security^ Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, MJ 49525, or via email at bil­ iary. hatchf^sa.gov. SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 23 - January Series - Philanthropies’ Impact on our Daily Communities, 12:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1945 film starring Fred Astaire and Lucille Bremer, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 - Friday Science Story Time: Snow Science, 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Kristjan Prikk: Estonian & European Perspective on Changing World, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 - PAWS for Reading, 9 a.m.; Rockin’ Tots: Mu­ sic & Movement, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; January Series - Peter Sagal - Front Seat at the Sideshow: What I've Learned after 25 Years of Making Fun of Everything, 12:30 . - • I p.m.; STEAM at the Library, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; January Series - Alastair Humphreys: Adventures Across the World and Around the Neigh­ borhood, 12:30 p.m.; teen hot co­ coa bar, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Reshma Saujani: Conver­ sation on Pay Up and Brave, Not Perfect, 12:30 p.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; PAWS for Reading, 3:30 p.m.; Speed Jigsaw Puzzle Contest (reg­ istration required), 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er <• J If there's ice on the lake but water around the shoreline, use extra caution. If you are visiting a new area, ask locals al bait shops, restaurants or stores about ice conditions, but always check conditions for yourself before going onio the ice. 11 you re walking on the ice, wear a pair of ice-cleats to help with traction. Wear bright colors to increase your visibility. While clothing and gear are difficult to see. Use the buddy system and lei I someone who is staying on shore where you will be and when you plan to return. If you’re operating a snowmobile or off-road vehicle, ride in a staggered line. This makes it easier to maneuver in case a rider ahead of you breaks through the ice. “Ice picks are inexpensive insurance, a great purchase or gift for anyone who ventures onto ice-covered bodies of w a­ ter," Hagy added. For more information, visit Michigan. gov/IceSafety. Forsnowmobile safety tips, go to Michigan.gov/RideRight. Mich’ igan Department ofNatural Resources r1 ya, S«l p 2B' b- : rP -. j ''f'nj.to I* 9 r 4^ i J /n 'X: I I • V b 1 •.» Ji / r - I z r v-flr. 1 4*. • 4A 4 < .J . '-/iv f . 0? k r i y 1 f .' s W I Tf!'' 1 J st » j: ; r •I I J I T I * . . wi i I r/ ' X f ‘ I i I I 9 la.ij.S', ’ J J * I J ( . i ^4 , ; T U ; 11 ' / : 1'' ’ I k J f ill—.’. la 1 r'' ,r f " >1 i-* 1 f tr- k' It 9 - J * * -L» • 9 k L I MT *1 4- i *i«r. X t » t X .Jl . tki * c 1 9 • M. * s JI .. 1 I * J 'V I •-t 1 9 I 4 ■ .X ' b' -'-if . I !• I ! I A** I 14 iri I* ’ ' 1^. I , _ . -/sere r -1 • U< r I I* i I* I- r I f, ’ ^3* : .flboiio?’-k. jiaeie ; f, 1 .’T^. f Always wear ice picks secured to your chest so they are within easy reach in case you break through the ice. Photo provided j 1 t 4 ■ .. 1 >• * ■• -'r’-U-' > • ..i r a VC3‘ V Aa"/ ! ..... f 4 4 ip-*- i ' I ' I K ZI * juij^icsns^- .^'■**’** 1 1 > u k J t < * p A * ’ - » w tn. » > I V j:a«teM«a4 I - i! K k 4 4 • 4^ , SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 1 l;30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. > il—L—.. k»4«<au Frozen bodies of water should be checked carefully before braving the ice. While there is no perfectly reliable method to determine if ice is safe, you can use a spud, needle bar or auger to test the thickness and quality of ice Photo provided I'. L 9''i 4 i t 1 r >• nf f I i J PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. A 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Wt >4 V fr SWwwn — PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS ifl * MU I ** * *J . « • r J iZ., r** *. ' -•i./ < I 1 T I f * 4 - JAN. 25-30 1 « Those interested can register for these events and find more *i J., information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Jan. 1-31 — Jan. Storybook Walk: “Bird Count" by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Biack Walnut Trail. Backyard Bird Walk. Jan. 1-31 What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. More information about these events can be found on the institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. 1 4^ I At c I < 4 ''it,. < « I s. 1 I I 4 « ** . I' J 4 -k 1 I I I » fV V . T 1 X 14 t « MSU Extension, Corewell Health team up to present diabetes series « -“V p w< bki . 4^1 h 4 I . •I; V 1 Su' » J 1 •« f » - IK Ulis information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Products I t / ■* Tj' LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. 't J I ‘ >• h COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www'.cbchastings.org. < lA * * f HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastftnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsft'ee me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 4 LL. . k I l'«, the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... . Ax I 9 4 J * 1 a/' •1 *• L I 1 t y f i A » I I* « • ) I I T / d n-. 9 t . n ' •• fl. 1, 1/ I . •* X f I I *J<T f > 1 I ’ ' 1 • t '.I I 4. t rj ' A I 4 t :r J 1 * 4 ■ ■* 9 J J I a ■ <*‘3 4 f I * > J* iG’ T A \ 7J« f* I 1 I 1 1 k I ; J >1 1 r 1 I I • ♦> At ifc HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY t I DNR urges safety on, around the ice Submit your continuing disability review report online tiS'' r a. SOCIAL SECURIPr MATTERS I s AWOfiLDWIDESUPPUEIlOF HotUnelbob&Equipmnt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I Corewell Health and the Michigan State University-Extension are part­ nering to off er a six-week educational series to help teach those with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes to best manage their condition. According to a recent announce­ ment, the no cost program is designed to help persons learn more about diabetes and how to be their best self-manager. Diabetes PATH, a Self-Manage­ ment Resource Center Program, is a six-week self-management workshop where individuals will have the chance to learn tools to manage diabetes. Over the course of six weeks, which are slated for IOa.m.-12:3Op.m. from Jan. 24 through March 7, persons will learn strategies to: Deal with difficult emotions; Develop a healthy eating and ex­ ercise plan; Set goals; Problem solve; and Learn about a variety of other tools to manage diabetes. The program will be hosted at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Care Center B entrance, in Hastings. Michigan adults of all ages inter­ ested in diabetes may attend, includ­ ing adults with prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, their family members and caregivers. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, con­ tact Laura Anderson by calling 269908-9803 or via email at ander359(^ ' • >> 4k J It- r *< ; 2f. Si 1= L Mi ' 1 ■ ft - Ta « iiX ’ jr-i f - • - -44 . 1 'b IT' '4 i, Ji * >i<L * w •• k r" •% ' 1 X—- •us. I ■ V •- £ I. k *• •* v.r I . I > ,1 k i I V ■l p. r'". > X 1 I V k k 4 •.'.■'11..’’tL ' I \ r I '?'l I < ul*"' - A s ' I I* ’ s’ i .A J p 1 I I ’.r.*1 I , 1 I k /.b Ik V ’^1 s . * * * .• a 4 f.S • .1 >.* ‘4 V k«. J I. t. I 1 \ •• I k 'll > < < X I I f I k ) ‘•t I s . . I k i > . > ■■ t ‘ S. •« I 1» I J . <* 1 Wr< h. f V') 4 I • *;•! f- 4 - s .S. •.< t I 5 1**4* k • t. 1 ‘ •. B -1^ r.t i_ “I it *k • > • 1 *1 :• b A Vi S' A b K:, 4 X ll^ * .-4 < X ' •s fe; k k k •< I N. 1 k \ S"s. I I I I I*-. •«. Vs *1 1.^ V. I' i’.V.. , IK 4V 4'^ d I J u. 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Another trip that I recall vividly was when your mother was visiting relatives at Selkirk Lake near Shelbyville, and I promised to come after her with the car. At that time, the most passable road was by way of Middleville, Wayland and then south through Bradley, on what is now US-131. I got within sight of the house where Maude was slaying when a horse and buggy were coming toward us fi’om the lake, i could see that the horse was quite nervous, so I pulled off to the side of the road and shut off the engine. It looked as if there would be no trou­ ble when all at once the horse gave a jump to the other side of the road, and pulled the buggy between a tree and the fence. It smashed the buggy, broke one girl’s ankle and scared the other almost and I never did find out what to dea± became of the horse. I loaded them both (not the horse and buggy) into the car and drove them to their home near Plainwell, nearly 10 miles away, and delivered them to their father. I offered to pay for the doctor bill and for the buggy, but her father wouldn’t hear of it. He said it was his fault for letting the girls drive the colt all alone. I didn’t argue with him on this point as, like the Crown Point trip and, as usual, I didn’t have the money with me. When I got back to pick up Maude, the folks were all excited about an accident that had happened down the road fi'om their place. They told me how a horse became frightened at a car, ran away and nearly killed two girls that were in the buggy. I listened to all the gory details for a while and then told them what had really happened. However, this little incident with the runaway horse isn’t the end of this tale. In taking Maude home, I had three punctures before we got to Middleville, used all the spare tubes and patching material, and drove into that town on the rim. Several people called my attention to the fact that one of the tires was missing and others suggested that I get a horse. Through necessity, 1 accepted this last suggestion, drove to the Middleville liv­ ery bam and rented a team and buggy. I had to leave the car as security because I didn’t have money enough to pay the bill. At about this point, if the car had been my own, I would gladly have traded even for the livery rig. Going the 12 miles from Middleville to Hastings, we met a threshing machine and nearly had another runaway and wreck. However, we finally got home, boarded the team in Maynard’s livery bam over­ night, patched up the tubes, borrowed enough money to pay both livery bams, drove the team back to Middleville, fixed up the tires and drove back home. And some people say that motoring isn’t lots of ftin. All of these experiences occurred before Maude and I were married but I believe this was the most expensive plea­ sure trip I ever took her on, until our first Western trip in 1936. We had a great many other similar experiences with the old Buick, but I will bore you with only one which I thought was quite amusing. In my younger days, I played clarinet in Troxel’s Band and sometimes in his orchestra. I got in on many of his outof-town jobs, not entirely because of my musical ability, but because I could furnish transportation for four people besides myself. I was happy to do this as I not only got paid for playing, but also for transporting the others, and at times made up to $30 a day for playing in the band by day, and in the orchestra at night. For this kind of money in those days, I was quite easily persuaded to be absent from my $1.25-aday job at the factory. One lovely autumn evening, Mr. and Mrs. Troxel were to play for a wedding near Freeport and they hired me and the old Buick to take them there and back. We started out just at dusk and going up the hill just north of the Broadway bridge, a fitting on the acetylene gener­ ator broke, so we had no headlights. I couldn’t fix it, so I walked about a mile out to Ben Matthews’ house, and after explaining the circumstances to him, he loaned me his Model F Buick. I drove it back to our car, picked up the Troxels 9 t u A • T A’ / I ! .4• 1 ■ ?' .A »■ V I a r"* ii I ♦ 1 1 gi i f- A T 4 * M •V ♦ 4 I 1 1 \ L-l ( J 1 t .'4 4 k rV <. _■» .V <*r This 1914 Apperson Jackrabbit once owned by Larry Baum is similar in style to M.L. Cook’s 1912 Chalmers Master Six. Both cars boasted powerful engines and electric starters and headlights - new and convenient commodities during that time. File photo and again were on our way. We were almost an hour late for the wedding, but owning to the fact that the groom forgot to get a license and had gone to Hastings for it, he didn’t get there for an hour after we did, so all was OK. Before abandoning ±e old Buick, I might mention ±at fa±er changed his mind about automobiles being impracti­ cal and for a few months he drove the car about as much as Robert and I did. However, one Saturday after he had finished washing the car out in the backyard, he intended to back it into ±e garage but got his foot on the wrong pedal, and instead of backing up, ±e car leaped forward into one of the big maple trees. He shut off the engine, got out and never tried to drive a car again. He said ±at if he did not know any more than to make the car go ahead when he wanted it to back up, he had no business driving on a public highway. If a lot of people today had Father’s good judgment, there would be a lot fewer accidents on our highways. It really was quite confusing to know when and how to operate three foot ped­ als, two push buttons, a handbrake lever, a hand clutch lever, a spark advance lever, a throttle lever and a squeeze bulb horn. Spike Jones could probably do it easily, and so could a pipe organist who was real proficient with the foot pedals. I won’t go into any details about the 25 cars I have owned except to say that they have all been Fords, with one or two exceptions, and ±at the last one cost just about 10 times as much as the first. But the last car father bought does deserve at least an honorable mention. Chalmers Master Six - 1912 Model In 1910, ’ 11 and ’12,1 worked in the Tool Design Department of the old Chalmers-Detroit Motor Co,, now the Chrysler Corporation. At that time, the automobile business was growing so fast, and the different companies competing so hard with each other for help, that the labor turnover was terrific, and the aver­ age length of employment per person was less ±an two weeks. Probably that is the reason that within the first three months, 1 was promoted to chief draftsman of this department with 16 others working under and beside me. This promotion carried a handsome raise Ifom my former 35 to the new 45 cents per hour. Some months, when I was able to get in a few evenings a week overtime, I would pull down as much as $85 and $90 a month, and paid in gold, too. During my tenure, we designed all the jigs, fixtures and special machines for making inter­ changeable parts for the 1912 Master Six. In early 1912, the Consolidated Press & Tool Company, now the E.W. Bliss Company, offered me a drafting job in Hastings with an increase in pay that made it worthwhile. Another reason we were glad to move to Hastings was that later in the year we were expecting Leslie to be bom, and we didn’t want him to be any city slicker. But even in Hastings, 1 couldn’t get my mind off the car that I had become so familiar with, and I did such a good job of selling with Father that he sold the old Buick and bought the Chalmers. This car was a radical departure from the old four-cylinder line that became famous as a racing car. It was a powerful seven-passenger car, weighed two-and-a- half tons empty, had a 148-inch wheel­ base, 37-by-5-inch tires which carried 100 pounds of pressure, and was one of the very first to have electric lights and starters. This starter was unique, its winding making it both an 18-volt motor and generator. It was impossible to stall this car, as above a speed of 2 miles per hour, the battery would be charged and below this speed, the motor took hold and was powerful enough to pull the car. In fact, one time the timer slipped and we drove the car from ±e Michigan Central Depot to ±e Car Seal factory, about a half mile, with just the starting motor. This car wound up in Kalamazoo where it was converted into a hearse. I hope some of you will get a fraction of pleasure in reading ±is historical effort of mine that 1 have experienced in remembering and writing it. T ’a 1 < % J 4> /. -I .i I .T/ ♦ ;t'- M w •s V“ I ASK DR. UNIVERSE Oversaturation What happens if we drink too much water? Joseph, 7, United Kingdom Dear Joseph, As an early-rising science cat, 1 always lap up a bowl of coffee in the morning. After that, I drink fresh water from a cat fountain I keep near my desk. But what if 1 drink too much of that thirst-quenching liquid? I asked my friend Karen Anders if that can happen. She teaches nursing at Washington State University. She told me that drinking too much water can cause a rare condition called water intoxication. It’s rare because it doesn’t happen very often. Even if you guzzle lots of water, your kidneys can probably process it. You might feel sloshy and waterlogged. You might throw up, but then you’d just pee the excess water out of your body. Water intoxication is a serious problem when it happens, though. Il mostly happens after drinking an extreme amount of water in a short time—especially if your kidneys aren’t working optimally. Anders says that it sometimes hap­ pens to babies for that reason. “A baby’s kidneys aren’t quite fully functional yet,” she said. “And they don’t have good signals about thirst. So babies are a little bit more prone to water intoxication.” That’s one reason grownups watch babies carefully when they’re in the pool or bath. It’s why they must mix the correct amount of water into their formula. Water intoxication happens because of sodium. You might know it as an element that’s part of the salt you sprinkle on your food. Sodium is an electrolyte. That means it has a charge when it’s dissolved in water. Your body is mostly water. You can picture your cells floating in electrolyte soup. That soup is water and electrolytes, especially sodi­ um. Your cells use that positively charged sodium to make your mus­ cles move and your nerves workIf you drink way too much water—too much for your kidneys to remove—that soup will become too watery. There will be much more water than sodium. To fix that, some of the water will rush into your cells. The soup outside your cells will become less watery. All that extra water will make your cells swell up. Most of your cells can stretch a little bit with no problem. But your brain cells are stuck inside your hard, bony skull. “It's a problem because your brain is in a closed space without a lot of room to adapt to swelling,” Anders said. “So people end up with sei­ zures and neurologic symptoms.” Those symptoms include having a headache or being confused, dizzy or tired. You might feel sick to your stomach and have muscle cramps. Water intoxication is a medical emergency. While it’s super rare, it’s good to know what it is, so you can get to a hospital for help. It’s not something to worry about too much. For the most part, your kidneys know “wet” they’re doing. So you can lap up all the water you want when you’re thirsty. Dr. Universe Doyon have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse, com. • ♦ It I J I I / J ► I �0’ 8 Thursday, January 23, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following morlgage active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lois J. Cook, who lived at 185 West Brown Freeport. Michigan 49325. died on November 16, 2024, leaving a certain trust under the name of The Lois J. Cook Revocable Living Trust, dated October 28. 2009. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Connie L. Cook was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent's death. of Notice is given urxJer section 3212 of the service member on active duty, it your period of TO ALL CREDITORS; mortgage at the telephone number stated in this Notice IS given under section 3212 of the auction sale to the highest bidder for cash notice. or cashier s check at the place of holding revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following morlgage Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is the circuit court in Barry County, starting given under section 3212 of the revised judicature promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 30. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, and decedent the of trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Connie L, Cook, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. of the property. A potential purchaser is circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 13. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage encouraged to contact the county register may be greater on the day of the sale. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen ownership of the properly. A potential purchaser is Pirok and Jason Pirok. husband and wife encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Connie L. Cook LLC 185 West Brown Road. Freeport, Ml 49325 616-210-5750 dba Benchmark Mortgage, You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. now held by Carrington Mortgage Services. LLC. Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Two and 75/100 premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due County, Michigan, and according to the Plat thereof recorded in Dollars ($176,482.75). Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Under the power of sale contained in said Michigan, and > y r-T ‘1 •J •r I or a title insurance company, either of which J ''v r MICHELLE JONES, Mortgagor, to b 17, 2022, in Instrument No. 2022-001998, Barry County Records. Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $379,296.17, including interest at 7.125% per annum. Said except for the East 824.18 feet thereof, i' redemption period shall 49060. The redemption period shall be six be 6 I 4 pursuant to MCL 600,3241a. in which case abandoned in accordance I with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real The South 128 feet of Lot 6, Block 8, of Kenfield's 2nd Addition Subdivision to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 37 of Plats. Barry County Records. 937 S Hayes Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 1 property is used for agricultural purposes as by MCL 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is defined by MCL 600.3240(16). later. The redemption period further may be If the property is sold at foreclosure sale shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature the property is not adequately maintained, Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600,3278 or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity the borrower will be held responsible to to inspect the property. Please be advised the person who buys the property at the that if the mortgaged property is sold at a mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant holder for damaging the property during the to MCL 600,3278 the borrower will be held redemption period. responsible to the person who buys the Attention homeowner: If you are a military property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, service member on active duty, if your period or to the mortgage holder, for damaging days from the date of such sale. This notice is from a debt collector. ri r x* I of Mortgagor(s): Jerry L. Plank III, Original File No. 24-016579 mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 Firm Name: Orlans PC Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC (248) 642-2515 Attorneys for Mortgagee 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing 1549128 (248) 236-1765 (01-09)(01-30) (01-02)(01-23) (01-16)(02-06) J * ' • I 1 -t* ! Visit us online at mihomepaper.com 1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for or if you have been ordered to active duty, please IRVING premises, or some part of them, at a public the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by mortgage at the telephone number stated in this COMMENCING AT THE cashier’s check at the place of holding the advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of notice. circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL VILLAGE OF DESCRIBED AS: FREEPORT. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6. BLOCK 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 75.0 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE EAST, I at 1:00 PM, on January 30, 2025. The amount 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed ifci Dils W® due on the mortgage may be greater on the by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding does not automatically entitle the purchaser vr 4 • •J ■rms f 3 IT! vvc' C f rnue? cocuf '03l 39‘o ..T'b '-|p!aB c' r eto B the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at to free and clear ownership of the property. A r the county register of deeds office or a title mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting the highest bid at the sate does not automatically promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 30, 2025. The entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the amount due on the mortgage may be greater on NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF insurance SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF charge a fee for this information: company, either of which may Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jesse Carver, SP and Stacey Nowack, single person / V^' "T b ... I u the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the 1 the county register of deeds office or a title insurance sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser f ; a certain mortgage made by Aaron Lambert, A Married county register of deeds office or a title insurance -W Q ' C iv Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH Trust National Association, not in its Individual for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and Default has been made in the conditions of a LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE Capacity but Solely as Owner assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2014, and mortgage made by Matthew Rocco and Johanna recorded on October 1, 2014, as Document Number: Rocco, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Date of Mortgage: July 24, 2007 2014-009218, Barry County Records, said mortgage Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Van Date of Mortgage Recording: August 6, was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by an Dyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated OF SAID LOT 5. 66.18 FEET. TO THE WEST Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH r 2007 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $149,240.81 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 8, Assignment of Mortgage dated February 08,2023 and recorded February 15, 2023 by Document Number: Instrument Number 2017-004196 Barry County 2023-001075, , on which mortgage there is claimed Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by rr I I.I ’tos I’ •1% »■» BW W' to Ji JMIWS ($226,243.99). The redemption period will be 6 months from 13 of Barry County Records. as: That part of Blocks 30 and 31, Eastern Addition to Under the power of sale contained in said the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the mortgage and the statute in such case made recorded Plat thereof, described as: Commencing at the and provided, notice is hereby given that said Patterson Rd, Wayland, Ml 49348-9329 The redemption period shall be 6 months Southeast Corner of Lot 6, Block 31. Eastern Addition: mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the MCL Boundary of Hanover Street: Thence Southerly along public venue at the place of holding the circuit 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is the East Boundary of Hanover Street to the intersection court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days abandoned after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If in accordance with the property is determined abandoned under used for agricultural purposes as defined by of Hanover Street and South Street: Thence East to MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will MCL 600.3240(16). the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1025 S Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are property is presumed to be used for agricultural under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the Act of pursuant to MCL 600,3278 period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless described as: Lot 7, of Glass Creek Estates, according to the redemption period is 1 year from the date of the borrower will be held responsible to the the property is abandoned or used for agricultural Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, page such sale. The redemption period may be person who buys the property at the mortgage purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in 57, Barry County Records. extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600,3241a, the 1163 Crystal Way Court, Middleville, Michigan damaging the property during the redemption redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military will be held responsible to the person who service member on active duty, if your period purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure of active duty has concluded less than 90 pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is accordance with MCLA abandoned in §600,3241 a, in which case the redemption period 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. duty, please contact the attorney for the party sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower{s) will be held If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, Attention homeowner: If you are a military foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone responsible to the person who buys the property at the pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will service member on active duty, if your period number stated in this notice. mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for be held responsible to the person who buys the damaging the property during the redemption period. property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to days ago. or if you have been ordered to active TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. duty, please contact the attorney for the party Date of notice: January 2. 2025 rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone Trott Law, P.C. limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered sc '*"1 -ai I •I >5. J'l ..- I •w "fl Am Wl. I t lisa 4 jrw > I f IB8 tfliA'Ilit:^ •*?' ,- V i 9flr to®**'" —J .2: 4^ ' : I IO » Il < IS : •>r * 'V •i ■’X' I .i-sinf " I '■ 3A V I 2 J V IlM Kton I •J> V'- 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, P.C. 15W030 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Lakeview Loan (248)642-2515 Servicing, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 •» .:m 0B3»n s JL {I ■ to 1 ' ■p r 1 to IC »l ' t f 9^1 • 1549018 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24M100884-1 (01-16)(02-06) (01-02)(01-23) (01-09)(01-30) (01-02)(01-23) ■i*.. TCfr > ,e ■ WiFil -J'- 1* v, JS JI ■- mi- File No. 24-005572Firm Name: Orlans PC collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 * to ILI - Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 ‘i M A Ik at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 9,2025 Randall S. l! »A Dated: January 2,2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 *s : 'L « ■St c * ’A. l_ h.. I Vo J J Si 1 fr ^*3'; •s.: I ' I afi • I > •l VI 4 &3- I*. number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: 60527 (313) 536-2500. This law firm is a debt •b X i'Dfyi— Hgs leET'---------“ from the date of such sale, unless determined the property during the redemption period. This notice is from a debt collector. V ' Said premises are located in the Township of HANOVER ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property days ago, or if you have been ordered to active I IM on JANUARY 30,2025. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale the property is presumed to be used for agricultural J-! l’ be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the 1961, Ito A/i u mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at from the date of such sale, unless determined & -M* 'iOSK^Xiv^ I Thence North 4 Rods: Thence West to the East MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be C ! »“ I mnri ■ M IlJ < ■', a 1 i ($76,561.32) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described tt irr4 the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand > thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page I 7 c •1 « Six Thousand Rve Hundred Sixty-One and 32/100 known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport, Ml 49325. « ; 1 ■ There is claimed to be due at the date hereof Two Hundred Forty-Three and 99/100 Dollars < *■« w Freedom Mortgage Corporation, by assignment. per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of Common street address (if any): 1733 S I K*’ to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy- Pleasant Valley Plat according to the Plat North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 1*^ J Ti April 14, 2017 and recorded April 18, 2017 in AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly of active duty has concluded less than 90 OOSlUtOJ information. ( sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging 4 L f Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. Bank foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 r -to .•a^ # Hi 1 • M company, either of which may charge a fee for this OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE the above referenced property is sold at a n f-rtt n r , nominee for lender and lender’s successors If the property is determined abandoned under tMww A 'J f I I THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET. ALONG THE abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. I ■ ■ jGor 'Cl.Cl the date of such sale, unless the property is F rr' potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 * t information. Default has been made in the conditions of LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF a? ’’••-to • Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as FEET. ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID t •• r * LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 e an property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact Man and Tera Lambert, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic u. M A c to free and clear ownership of the property, A and/or assigns r I company, either of which may charge a fee for this NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST . lit ilOV Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE mi v^md 2 CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE OJ J f- : of them, at a public auction sale to the highest LINE OF LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET LINE I < 1 4 bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of SOUTH VJ I sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part 01:00 PM, February 6, 2025. The amount due on the NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE I given under section 3212 of the revised judicature potential purchaser is encouraged to contact SAID EAST LOT LINE. TO THE NORTHEAST e Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is 66.28 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET. ALONG -31 JR NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage 10, ‘ ’ ( service member on active duty, if your period of PARCEL 2: PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6. BLOCK to f 1 1 member on active duty, if your period of active duty has MICHIGAN. -J 1 , revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, BARRY COUNTY. 1 I Attention homeowner; If you are a military TOWNSHIP. G _.—^-**** Attention homeowner: If you are a military service TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING I I "■ ( AS: FREEPORT, BEING PART OF SECTION 1, ' Hl 1 1 VILLAGE PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10. VILLAGE OF • '? . premises: DESCRIBED J I OF FREEPORT, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND MICHIGAN ► 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley. Ml 48072 Situated in Barry County, and described as: OF V the party foreclosing the mortgage at the for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: STATE p I JI active duty, please contact the attorney for Dated: January 16, 2025 THE 1 ♦ . I I J Trott Law, P.C. IN '■tJ 1 until the time to provide the notice required Dated: January 9. 2025 SITUATED ) the redemption period shall be one month, or may charge a fee for this information. Names PROPERTY V in / telephone number stated in this notice. Mortgaged 7T 9 Date of notice: January 2, 2025 $105,658.25 •V ♦ premises are determined to be abandoned the redemption period. hereof; » months from the date of the sale, unless the months from the date of such sale, unless determined I> 1 in * • are I t I-' 1 or a title insurance company, either of which date : - J'. 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35. TIN, R9W. mortgage holder for damage to the property during the .p/ 4 to contact the county register of deeds office at 'k I Pine BIf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 The 1 premises are situated in Barry Township. property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the due J I * property. A potential purchaser is encouraged be L .' ■'i days ago, or if you have been ordered to _ to I < * telephone number stated tn this notice. claimed . ft be held responsible to the person who buys the Amount 1 on purchaser to free and clear ownership of the Inc. t >. of active duty has concluded less than 90 Rate, •l I the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Guaranteed • ■ •* 1” First pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will any): V I service member on active duty, if your period (if . 9 active duty, please contact the attorney for Assignee -J R to c/k/a 15145 Mann Rd. Hickory Corners, Ml Common street address (if any), 1879 described as: Firm Address: f I I If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee •\ • >.• I Attention homeowner: If you are a military Systems, 'lit Ito t days ago, or if you have been ordered to the sale does not automatically entitle the I » *• the property during the redemption period. day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at •ft 1 of active duty has concluded less than 90 on the mortgage may be greater on the » ll * Records. Said premises are located in the City of be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged encouraged as; The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NW 2025. 600.3212, that the following mortgage will is as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4. County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6. judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL purchaser date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry is given under section 3212 of the revised potential Barry County. Michigan, and are described premises, or some part of them, at public venue Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice A described County 1 I % ] not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. Barry Barry ?I J15 T?i by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the Hastings, “fif * . J , Placing the highest bid at the sale does of Description of the mortgaged premises; will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement r r February 11, 2022, and recorded February County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage Your Community Connection I r’ Amount claimed due on date of notice: $221,951.70 mortgage and the statute in such case made and VIEtoU.^ Group SV . ’l . * vr? 4 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-004926 Barry YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. . Ir T National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated 2021 dated April 22, 2022 and recorded April 29. I conditions of a Mortgage made by ANDREA Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, Mortgagee, — ► » r foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 as nominee for Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, i 1 nominee for lender and lender's successors Mortgage Corporation Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., '• 4 4 z promptly at 1pm, on Thursday. February may charge a fee for this information. The Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom and Ashleigh Groenveld, husband and wife, to ^5' n H lit ’ '.Xi ' J Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as and/or assigns a mortgage made by Jonathon D. Groeneveld I A *(* contact the county register of deeds office Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Default has been made in the conditions of Date; January 15. 2025 the circuit court in Barry County, starting cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear * -TM-r ly 1 4 < fJ auction sate to the highest bidder for cash bid at the sale does not automatically entitle information: ..u » ( the purchaser to free and clear ownership sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not J premises or some part of them, at a public or cashier’s check at the place of holding either of which may charge a tee for this 4 * r*-# L A/ at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the ..MfP’ will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest of deeds office or a title insurance company, J THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. premises, or some part of them, at a public 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6. 2025. The amount due the WWW HastingsBanner cam Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement If you are a rmlitary Attention homeowner Trust, dated October 28. 2009. Creditors BANNER 1 I NOTICE In the matter of: The Lois J. Cook Revocable Road. I ( ■'! I h; ,^;S3' •A. ” b "i « �1 V SPORTS J■ k I *4 \v V ’•Uli, > ll •, s A V L A'J ■0 ’ 'J LC I:"? I •l s g A* ‘A I ^-L* ’•. '5.k ll A i L I u ■ p4 —. r • •i 9^* . * ‘V' r V. to . S g s b ? '^. 'V' ‘s I H I J ■* » b M T ? fl I t•l J • 1^ z, b ■, VO. •l ■' t I * .A I, b I V* > Lions rally in second half to beat Bronson B b »4b 4 r*. ■'•P 7■7 /s V. h. q •.•J S’ • ' L L I b b: ♦p *< Th I >*r .T-;! ibi ft •* I It seems to be a script the Lions have written for themselves. A decent start; a little lull before the halfwhere they fall in a hole; and fight like mad to try and get back in the ballgame in the third quarter. They finally got the ending right. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team dug out of a 16-point halftime deficitto score a 75-72 win over Bronson in a Big 8 Conference bailgame at Maple Valley High School Thursday. Sophomore guard Teegen McDonald had a game-high 36 points and senior guard Jake McDonald finished with 19 points for the Lions, but it took an all k *% '■s > kA I I IJlNb ' I ' b tB I < JI • ♦ 1^ • b •. J 1 <b •i t I L ; • * , 4* k *1!>• , I ’ •l I > I.■ • I 4 J • • ri i • 5. Jr . s A I L fl bb * I -< < ■■ J I J 'K " Vs 1 ”K h k .-IS rt * k < r. •" s I I > Ji^ »i I I* . VW ■. I » b 'ft < • > % < I I I • r b t I I -i -kV - - r ■ • > 4 I Ik '-lb .A around team effort to fend off the Vi­ kings and their star senior guard Kamron Brackett who finished with 34 points. “We talked about how there is no 15-point shot out there, so let’s get it to seven or eight by the end ofthe third quar­ ter, I think we had it to nine,” Maple Val­ ley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “Then, with four minutes let’s get it to four and see if we can finish it. We did a great job of rebounding the ball in the second half . We really pushed the ball hard and got some easy looks, which we’re not a great shooting team so we have to get as close as we can to the basket. Teegen and Jake really led us tonight. It was awesome. I think the guys who come off the bench and the role players who are starters played great defense. That is really what it came down to.” Bronson took its big halftime lead with Brackett scoring 19 points in the second quarter with the help of three three-pointers and a 6-for-6 perfor­ mance at the free throw line in the quarter. The Vikings led 45-29 at the half in a ballgame in which they had a 13-12 lead at the end of one quarter. The Lion defense did a better job of getting over screens in the second half and held him scoreless in the third quarter and to “just” nine points in the fourth. “1 thought our kids did a really good job of adjusting to what we wanted to in the second half. The Brackett kid is really talented and we held him to (nine) in the second half. That was really the key. He had25 in the first. Ifhe continues to do that, we’re not going to be in the game,” Nevins said. Brackett did bury a three in transition with eight seconds left that cut the Lion lead to 73-72 in thefinal moments. Teegen hit a couple free throws to push the Lion lead back to three points with 3.4 seconds left on the clock, and Bronson’s Owen Losinski couldn’t get the ball off his hip as he tried to hoist up a desperation three after crossing half-court before the buzzer. The Lions took advantage of a couple of technical fouls against the Vikings in Brett Bremer Sports Editor s. v r I > I 4 s I ■'i '■S I. ( • S fl- ' ‘f* •'7 b •* / i5t I s I? V* t I. I I i I ■s '<5 »(t I .. ^7 ■’'..In. .'•’fe.. l>« is*u *5 " I i .'11 .> • (7 u FA s 5^7 < % I I 1 "‘‘ft L R ak. 'J* .'•> * t'- k *««« k V b( I. l5JC; , • I I fl T k I I*: u f r • / I X. J^.7 »tt w ^?L-- < I’ tJ 'I.A IjS L<* ' •<T *•*** —? XU.. ="< w * I I I '■4 3. ■ I •- ^ •- * — t Ml. YS 4 I bl ‘ O ... “V •'C •*> p> I < .•» » t t r ** * *1 A > / r V I, < >;- ► ' ■> ( « I b / I f H d ■-cjI I I '’fl L . .J 5.< I b. bf I *0. 1$; 4 1 *1 V I i .k 1l >• > . I I 1. Pl V ea » % b 1-i "l X r 9 4 X »I i www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, January 23, 2024 ra w. * 4 > •»< r S' J £3lt;!.. c T 4 * H.. t* ^Jl r, • *1 4 sfc, I < Maple Valley senior Jake McDonald puts a lay-up up for two points during the second half of the Lions’ Big 8 win over visiting Bronson Thursday Photo by Brett Bremer r SB • / k :-Llj I ! f I fl •■''1 V- ‘♦♦r 1 11 - I •9 X f £ l. A J A »■ jp 1 I ' •e t ■ * 1 •• 4s < <1 4 > 1 1 4 I .>* '9 -A Maple Valley sophomore Teegen McDonald (2) gets praise from junior teammate Hayze Sifton as they head off the court happy with teammates Jimmy Wiggs (22) and Jake McDonald (23) following their come-from-behind win over visiting Bronson Thursday at Maple Valley High School. Photo by Brett Bremer the second half. Bronson couldn’t keep Teegen from getting to the basket, and the Lion team got nearly all of its scoring done around the rim. “He’s long and lanky right,” coach Nevins said ofTeegen. “It’s funny, all the other coaches say the same thing. He is so awkward when he plays, he just kind of gets around you. He is almost like a snake and he kind of slithers around you. He is really good at playing off of two feet and stepping through and getting his shoulders by. If anything, he’s going to get the foul and go to the line. He’s 6-3 and he probably has 6-9 arms. For him to get around guys and get the advantage, he’s really tough to stop. “He made some big shots for us to­ night, so did Jake, so did Eli [Wright]. It was a great team win. That is what we kind of talked about, playing as a team and I thought we did that really well the last few nights for sure.” Junior guard Bradley Cushing chipped in six points for the Lions in the win over Bronson, freshman guard Kelvin Nevins-Davis had five points and junior Eli Wright and senior Jimmy Wiggs had four points apiece. “That was big for us. We haven’t beaten those guys in a long time. I know they’re struggling right now and going through some injuries, but it was much needed for us,” coach Nevins said. “We thought we gave one away against Quin­ cy, and we kind of talked about it after Christmas - let’s see how quickly we can get back to .500 and we let two get away from us. We just got one back that maybe we didn’t think we might have. We hung in there and finished in the end.” The Lions improve to 4-8 overall and 2-5 in the Big 8 Conference with the win. They have now won back-to-back ballgames in conference play. They are scheduled to be on the road in the con­ ference at Concord Friday. J I I I aw: < «* > Trojan defense gets job done against ‘Cats I i* u w I r I bF' > • ?T rkii. r' ft-- Brett Bremer Sports Editor b |E«tB£ rLT: I L C ■\ * Ml I I— 1“ • I f '¥ jl 1^ I . tort am I IiAM w V ■ ' Biasitt^*- i “T ;a I > jj * '.' /I ( IW fl’’ b « r, ■y ■ 5 4^ 4 4 W4 :< '<^^1 f* f, -■-# • 4 . *4 I ♦ rCS BS b < V* I$ 1 irfFT-! 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Photo by Brett Bremer miF I./' I 4 R ? .'A .^li e K t V ml » its. .k‘ ■*<9’ saw ir « ro'S 11 J n The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team tallied its first OK Gold Conference win of the season Wednesday in Middleville knocking offvisiting Wayland 68-58. Senior guard Jude Webster had a game-high 25 points and was a pest at the top of the Trojan defense which flummoxed the Wildcats at times throughout the evening. It was a total team effort for TK though with junior Malachi VanEngen putting in 17 points, junior Lucas Ploeg coming off the bench to add eight points, senior Jake Kelley off the bench scoring six, and senior guard Brice Lloyd and junior center Trey Hilton adding five points apiece. A 15-4 run over the final five and a half minutes of the first half put the Trojans ahead 34-24 at the half, and TK kept rolling into the second half. The lead grew to as many as 22 points following a three by VanEngen with 3:31 to go in the third. Wayland did chip away from there to make the Trojans work Til the final buzzer. The Trojans’ full-court pressure was effective, and they played well in the half-court too. The only real issue was losing Wildcat senior guard Carter Williamson a few too many times. He finished the ballgame with 16 points. He hit four threes in the first half, but the TK team was able to slow him down over the final two quarters. Waylands’ Tyler Pehrson took some ofthe scoring load into his own hands in the second half. He finished with a team-high 18 points with 13 ofthose coming in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats also got eight points from Elijah Warsen and seven from Easton Williams. TK is now 1-3 in the OK Gold Conference and 7-5 overall after a 65-54 loss at Wyoming in conference action Friday. Wayland is now 2-3 in the confer­ ence and 6-6 overall. The Trojans had a road contest at West Catholic Tuesday postponed, and they are slated to visit Grand Rapids Union Friday. T^B ( k <1 -1 I DK cheer moves up two spots at second SAC meet Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg girls jumped Gobles and Schoolcraft in the standings to place fourth in the Division 4 standings at the second Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference jamboree Thursday. The Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team was sixth at the first conference meet-up, but saw huge gains in all three rounds at Parchment Thursday, Jan. 16. Lawton took the day’s Division 4 vic­ tory with an overall score of 692.22 after the Blue Devils were third at the first conference jamboree. Coloma held onto the top spot in the overall D4 conference standings with its second place finish last week. The Comets put up a score of682.7 ahead ofWhite Pigeon 662.3, Delton Kel­ logg 594.5, Schoolcraft 578.94, Gobles 577, Hartford 461.6, Constantine 460.62, Bloomingdale 437, Fennville 321.3 and Comstock» 309.6. The Delton Kellogg girls finished fourth while scoring the fourth best score in every round. The Panthers had a tai ly of 195.1 points in round one, 168.1 in round two and 231.3 in round three. Lawton won despite not having the top score in any ofthe three rounds. The Blue Devils were outscored 213.7 to 212.9 by Coloma in round one and 201.5 to 195.32 in round two by ±e Comets. Coloma had a nearly seven-point lead over the Blue Devils going in to round three. Lawton outscored the Coloma girls 284-267.5 in that final round to take a 9.5 point win in the end. White Pigeon trailed Lawton and Colo­ ma by about 30 points going in to round three, but put up a 284.1 for the top score of the final round. Delton Kellogg is slated to host the SAC Jamboree tonight, Jan. 23, weath­ er-permitting. The Panthers go to Otsego for an invitational Saturday and Fennville hosts the conference Jan. 30. r. •.* ♦ ♦ p. ♦ ♦ f. f 'iV 1 Ar ?K ^4-r R &■ 7^'Jr^ J ,x i s I « 7 ■ J ■ L-’M 1 �y / 10 Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 4 . I 41!’ THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com t! Hokanson set to join a top D2 soccer program Brett Bremer Sports Editor t &« J' 7 1I J ' >1(1 iJ ’» ’ r J ( i « 1 '■f' ft i .w . MB* It was quite a varsity soccer journey for Saxon senior Troy Hokanson, and now soccer is taking him to the outskirts of Boston. Hokanson celebrated signing his Na­ tional Letter ofintenttojoin the Franklin Pierce University Men’s Soccer pro­ gram inside the Hastings High School library Friday. He was surrounded by friends and family at the event, kid of like he always was on Pierce Field or on the turf inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Hokanson had 14 goals and a team-leading 11 assists as a senior playing in the midfield for the Saxons alongside his cousin Mikey Jiles and his brother Cooper Hokanson, all under the guidance ofTroy and Cooper *s dad Matt Hokanson. Troy made his mark early on the Sax­ on soccer program. On the varsity as a freshman, he scored the winning goal in a 3-2 victory over Battle Creek Central on Pierce Field in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 state tournament. It was one ofjust two victories for the Saxons in the fall of2021. The next sea­ son the Saxon program had a 9-7-1 mark. Hastings had five wins during Troy’s ju­ nior season, but the Hastings boys upped that number to ten wins last fall. Playing with Jiles for four varsity sea­ son was definitely a highlight for Troy. “He’s my best friend. We grew up playing soccer together. There for a while we weren’t on the same [club] team,” Troy said. “We haven’t been on the same team since eighth grade year, now this year we’re going to be, for the first time in a while, on a team together we’ve been through it all together.” files had 14 goals this fall and may yet choose a spot to play soccer collegiately himself. Franklin Pierce, located in Rindge, N.H., just northwest of Boston, com9 9 9 .("nr '.v I ? _ , , V > Ik / 4f 4 r ),y' S*'' r J J il* ft } « f (l< f I I* * 4 4 4 A V r '8 ' r 4, I * ’ ♦ L 'A ” i.’ p «b< ~ « * * 0 1 I • * ' .z i ft?* 7 < Irt > 4 i/ R . -f < ft t? >; > fr.n t > II j 4 •J . 4 4 * f i i ' fir 0 r ti ;i J’ ’1 b II ^ ■ ■■ - V’ f I ✓ i R .4 >48 i * ’ < > ft z. ft Hastings senior Troy Hokanson is surrounded by friends and family as he celebrates signing his National Letter of Intent in the Hastings High School library Friday to join the Franklin Pierce University Men's Soccer program next year Photo bv Brett Bremer 8 0u‘‘ I 1 i(0t5 4 < «k> 1 . V'-’" > petes on the NCAA Division II level. The Ravens are a part of the Northeast 10 Conference and they won back-to-back NCAA Division II National Champion­ ships in 2022 and 2023. They qualified for the NCAA Tournament again last fall. Troy made an official visit to Franklin Pierce at the end ofhis senior high school campaign last fall, and said it was soon after his time there with the Ravens that he was offered a spot in the program. “I went to the west coast over the summer with the wrestling team and I didn’t really love it. There is too much wilderness. There aren’t streets. There is nothing, just a bunch of deserts out there ” Troy said. “When I was a little kid, I used to race cars out on the east coast and it is just kind of where I fell in love with it. I grew up on the east coast.” Hokanson surpassed the 100-winmark with the Hastings varsity wrestling team last season and is currently competing with the highly ranked Saxon squad again this winter. There was a time where he thought he might be a collegiate wrestler rather than a collegiate soccer player. He played soccer as a youngster in YMCA programs, but took a bit ofa hiatus to try football for a few years. Troy said he really had a big focus on wrestling as a junior, but started to feel like it was just too hard on his body to keep it up past high school. He was offered a spot on a Mid­ west United Football Club national soccer team as a senior and that began opening up collegiate soccer opportunities. Through club play he knows he still has a lot of growing to do on the soccer field. “Just gotta keep practicing. It’s getting harder. These guys aren’t going to be the normal guys I am used to playing in high school. It’s pretty el ite, top level guys I ’ m going to be playing with over there,” Troy said. “I am excited about it.” I ' .J ftT V •z ul'- 9 5^: M I I. I I .. 1 ' (01' ■ ..f*' *r-' .*;c . r; L ' ft i- V 1 ) .jfj I- .» h' ( I €.1 , ' J •t'“ 1 J ' 4. r» '• I ] I I r J I . ;':Q. I 4I Jly' U 1 ) 'T' I i i . cP/.' J .. ..r Ui »i 14 I s .J ’:-'! r i I - ff .> f I. * I i ¥w»' t nt V <ir. It fl r * r ;i. K,; .>- J • w W 1 i.'.-.i; J w •I X Jpi t Saxon senior Peterson among Scholar-Athlete Award finalists in Class B The 120 finalists for the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete Awards for the 2024. » .« -25 school year have been announced and the list includes Hastings senior Jayse Peterson. The program, in its 36th year, has recognized student-athletes since the 1989-90 school year and again this winter will honor 32 individuals from MHSAA member schools who par­ ticipate in at least one sport in which the Association sponsors a postseason tournament. Farm Bureau Insurance underwrites the Scholar-Athlete Awards and will present a $2,000 scholarship to each recipient. Since the beginning of the program, 960 scholarships have been awarded. Peterson, a member of the Saxon varsity football team and varsity boys’ track and field team, is one of 16 Boys Class B finalists this year. To be eligible for the award, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) and previously have won a varsity letter in at least one sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Students also were asked to respond to a series of short essay questions and submit two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the impor­ tance of sportsmanship in educational athletics. Scholarships will be presented pro­ portionately by school classification, with 12 scholarships to be awarded to Class A student-athletes, six fe­ male and six male; eight scholarships awarded to Class B student-athletes, four female and four male; six scholar­ ships awarded to Class C student-ath­ letes, three female and three male; and four scholarships awarded to Class D student-athletes, two female and two male. In addition, two scholarships will be awarded at-large to minority recipients, regardless of school size. Every MHSAAmemberhigh school could submit as many applications as there are scholarships available in its classification and could have more than one finalist. Multiple-sport participation re­ mains the norm among applicants. The average sport participation rate of the finalists is 2.88. There are 75 threeplus sport participants in the finalists 9 field, and all but one of the 28 sports in which the MHSAA sponsors post­ season tournaments are represented. Of 431 schools which submitted applicants, 25 submitted the maximum allowed. This year, 1,513 applications were received. All applicants will be presented with certificates commem­ orating their achievement. Additional Scholar-Athlete Award information, including a complete list of scholar­ ship nominees, can be found on the Scholar-Athlete page of the MHSAA website. The applications were judged by a 65-member committee of school coaches, counselors, faculty members, administrators and board members from MHSAA member schools. Se­ lection ofthe 32 scholarship recipients will take place in early February. Class C and D scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 4, Class B scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 11 and Class A scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 18. All announce­ ments will be made on the MHSAA Website. -BB Visit us onlirie at mihomepaper.com Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-03-2025 - Stacy Bender (Applicant); Eric & Stacy Bender (Property Owner) Location; 5728 W Crane Rd, Middleville in Section 17 of Irving Township. Purpose: Request a dimensional variance of 1'6’ to con­ struct a covered porch that will encroach IF closer to the centerline of the road than the RR (Rural Residential) district allows. MEETING DATE: February 10.2025 TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be mpleted by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at imcmanus@barTycounty.orq. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Midiigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning D^rtment at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269)945-1284. Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 23-29519-DE Court address: 206 W. Court Street, #302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Jennifer Walter-Knight. Date of birth: 11-13-63. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jennifer Walker-Knight, died 03-23-13. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael Knight, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1/17/2025 James R.Wierenga P48949 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 1210 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616-454-3883 Michael Knight 13558 South M-66 Highway Bellevue, Ml 49021 517-231-9140 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE RLENO.23-29519-DE In the matter of Jennifer Walker-Knight. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Lloyd Jay Bird and Cory Daniel Bird whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: I, Michael Knight, intend to request my informal appointment as personal representative of the estate. This notice is being served upon each person whose right to an appointment is prior or equal to my own. The court will not act upon my application until 14 days of publication of this notice. The actions you may take include: Upon paying a filing fee, filing a petition for formal proceedings to appoint a personal representative. Upon paying a filing fee, filling an application for informal appointment of yourself as personal representative provided you have a higher priority to be appointed. Contacting an attorney for assistance in representing you in any proceeding you wish to file in the court. The Court will not be able to provide you with any legal advice in completing or filing the forms. Date: 1-17-25 James R. Wierenga P48946 99 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 1210, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616-454-3883 Michael Knight 13558 South M-66 Highway, Bellevue, Ml 49021 .a Vikings take care of business against Greyhounds 11 fitt ! •( 1;, 11 J -JI I . j f J mA .J rj’ . I V 4 ,' I* . .. I I 5: « u. •I I /■ •• ft* d' >4 I 1 1 I f J •.< 4 F kJ ) > • Brett Bremer Sports Editor ( 1 * H The Lakewood varsity wrestling team improved to 5-0 in Capital Area Activ­ ities Conference White Division duals with a 42-24 win over Eaton Rapids at Williamston High School Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Vikings were 2-0 on the night also scoring a 54-23 win over the host Hornets. The Vikings got off to a solid start in the dual with Eaton Rapids. Jacob Everett scored a 6-0 win over Ean An­ derson in the 215-pound bout and then Joel Simon pinned the Greyhounds’ Jamison Brown late in the first period of the 285-pound match. Those two wins had Lakewood in fi’ont 9-0 and the Vikings led the whole way. Lakewood added pins from Alex­ ander Risk at 175 pounds and Owen Prowdley at 190 at the end of the dual. Bryson Boucher also scored a pin in the 150-pound bout for the Vikings. Kade Boucher scored a forfeit win at 132 pounds. Lakewood took three other decisions in the dual. Stephen Aldrich outscored J J Hackworth 12-8 at 113 pounds. Vincent Stamm topped Brayden Thom 11-5 at 126 pounds. Lydon Rogers took a 5-2 win over Eaton Rapids’ Logan Adleman at 144 pounds. Eaton Rapids got a pin from Drew Blom at 138 pounds and one from Alijah Krauss at 165. The Greyhounds also had Nick Wade score a technical fall at 120, Drew Holevac a major decision at 106 and Matthew Wright a 15-9 decision over the Vikings’ Gage LaRoche at 157 pounds. In the dual with Williamston Lake­ wood got pins from Simon, Dakota Harmer, Aldrich, Stamm, Kade Bouch­ er, Bryson Boucher, LaRoche, Carter Stewart and Everett. The Vikings finished fifth with a 3-2 record on the day Saturday at the Fowl­ erville Duals. They knocked oft'Belding 58-21 at the end of the day in the match for fifth. Lakewood took a 61-14 win over Petoskey, a 41 -29 win over OA Carlson, but then fell 34-32 to Lake Orion and 44-28 to the host Gladiators. 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I 40 I c 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor T- • r. i I The Hastings varsity wrestling team managed to run its record to 28-0 before suffering its first dual meet defeats of the 2024-25 season. Westland John Glenn upended the Sax­ ons at the Holt Duals Saturday and then the Saxons were downed by Grand Haven in the match for third to close the day with a record of 28-2 as a team, Saxon senior Keegan Sutfin recorded his 150th varsity victory by pinning John Glenn’s Franklin Hernandez late in the second period of their 157-pound bout during the dual. The Hastings team also got pins from Aden Armstrong at 150 pounds, Matthew Shults at 175 and Isaac Friddle at 215 pounds in the dual. Tate Warner scored a 17-8 win over John Glenn’s Diego Zam­ brano in the 190-pound bout and the Saxon team’s other points came thanks to a 15-8 decision by Reyd Zoerman over Trice Neilson at 120 pounds. r- ■ ■ > cow •'.'I t l«lr 15 *^3 I John Glenn and Grand Haven first to top Saxons I « ?■» . >v &£0£ i I* - I t* :: I. • SK I f ('‘Il I* ‘ J 6 :Fy'i ^1 s J 13 K. <9«9*W3* ( y I "■xiir “I *- I , hfiii^ -hpo^o^ • ’’ n 7^’.. .v« d 1 4j= sa — J i 1 . iterfJ«!} I •Mt 1 1 Br: ( t 10 4^ 1 9 b.<4 li.' -r littri .11 Jt’’* t W • f 5JT ■^e£rnAfl»i>A gyrilzgH r—rtA I K. V "Hr 1 I I I J£ 23teff2 ’■ ' u* . j libBS&q > 1 M1.V A, . 1 jA., » * TT'’ sr. R I. , * / b 7.r.. I r\. Ti'U. f'«>s -s ■ 11 .. 11 I ■ . - Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER s Hastings opened the day in Holt with a 5316 win over the host Rams and then defeated Roseville 72-5 and West Ottawa 68-12. In the match for third, the Saxon team was outscored by Grand Haven 48-25. Friddle was 5-0 for the day for the Sax­ on team with four quick pins and a 12-9 victory over Holt’s Seth Holtry to open the day. The Saxons’ Hunter Sutfin, Troy Hokanson, Zoerman, Renner, Aden Arm­ strong, Keegan Sutfin, Shults and Warner were all 4-1 on the day. Hastings also had a ‘B’ team competing at the tournament that was 0-5 in its duals. Ethan McCormick was 3-0 wrestling for the ‘B’ team and Kyle Echtinaw was 2-0. Last Wednesday, the Saxons improved their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference record to 4-0 with a 64-18 win over Cold­ water and a 67-12 win over Marshall in duals at Jackson Northwest High School. Hunter Sutfin, Hokanson, Zoerman, Maverik Peake, Jax Balderson, Isaac Lil­ ley, Renner, Armstrong, Keegan Sutfin, Jace Acker, Shults, Warner and Friddle all >• I I k hb^ 1 Hastings senior Keegan Sutfin works to pin Westland John Glenn’s Franklin Hernandez during their 157-pound bout at the Holt Duals Saturday. Photo by Dan Goggins picked up wins for Hastings. The Saxons had a big conference dual wi± Parma Western Wednes­ day and last Friday’s special under the spotlight dual with Three Riv­ ers postponed due to weather. The Saxons will make up that Friday night showdown with Three Rivers this week, Jan. 24, beginning at 6 p.m. and then go to the Forest Hills Northern Duals Saturday. The Saxons are slated to host Jackson Northwest in 1-8 action next Wednesday, Jan. 29. *T I I *♦ Scots bounce back with late surge against W.O. J I I I T .’^ r. r-?, 5 1 * I ( J f I 4^ Mia 6 I 4. 1 >w I Hamilton and Wayland teams down Trojan wrestling squad I -H f/l i 1. I m 1 The Caledonia varsity hockey team moved its record to 14-3-1 with a split over the weekend in non-conference contests. The Fighting Scots were bested for just the third time this season as they were beat out 2-1 by Jenison at GrifTs Georgetown Ice Arena Friday night. The co-op with Caledonia, Thomapple Kel­ logg and Lowell bounced back for a 5-1 win over West Ottawa on its home ice at Kentwood Ice Arena Saturday. The Panthers had a 1-0 lead after one period in the match in Kentwood Saturday, but the Fighting Scots found the back of the net twice in the second period and then ran away with three « *’*41 t 4AIM*,, . ^4 * *>* 4 •s. fi- •*» Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ''' I .'*1 **. r'.A Ad* 1 -C n>>43 I k •'T* •ic . t * *1 1 -JT.C?. » k«al • ♦ I f R liU •< 1'37 V r 4 '‘-nci-nj 1 - J I f I I f I I . n-.M i l‘» ’A^ n I 4 f > M V I ■; J./ ‘/it -f A •Ht I I %l 1 z third-period goals. Ty Lewandowski had two goals and an assist in the win for Caledonia and Tony Kauffman scored twice as well. Landen Moore had one goal. Logan Himes and Gabe Supuk added assists. Sam Hoag stopped 27 of 28 West Ottawa shots. Will Nagelvoort saw 45 shots on his goal at the other end in net for the Pan­ thers and made 41 saves. Krue Anderson scored the one West Ottawa goal. Rylan Bultema scored the lone goal in the loss to Jenison last Friday for the Scots. Sova and Kauffman had assists. Caledonia is slated to visit Reeths-Puffer Saturday afternoon, Jan. 25. I I 4 I J » u t Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team was bested in a pair of duals at theOK Gold/Black Quad hosted by Hamilton Wednesday. The host Hawkeyes took a 54-18 win over the TK team and the Trojans fell in their OK Gold dual with the Wayland Wildcats 47-23. Abram Dutcher at 285 pounds and Jayce Curtis at 175 pounds took pins for TK in the conference dual with the Wildcats. The Trojan team got five points in the dual thanks to a 17-2 technical fall by Camden Peter in the 157-pound bout. TK’s Christien Miller took a 5-3 2in m the 113-pound bout with Jody Bitner, and teammate Griffin Grum­ met outscored Malachi Rodriguez of Wayland 7-0 in the 150-pound match. Jackson Smith at 190 pounds and Miller at 113 had pins for TK in the dual with Hamilton, and Blake Bossenberger and Tanner Buxton won close decisions for the Trojan team. Buxton pulled out a 4-2 win over Hamilton’s Isaac Nevins in the 215-pound bout. Bossenberger scored a 4-3 win over the Hawkeyes Tyler Block at 165 pounds. The TK co-ed varsity team was scheduled to return to in action at an OK Gold/Black Quad by Spring Lake Wednesday, Jan. 22, and will be at the Leslie Individual Invite Saturday, Jan. 25. . I I I I «• > ' • I c I I MV P' 4 Saxon boys knock off Marshall on 1-8 lanes 5 ».' 1 t 4’ 't-,- ''i I* •» 4 » I W •!- I IK ladies get their first dual meet victories 1 J ■ .'L. r J ?**'* ; Air' f I ' ' ■> J I I i(. •. v<; . , UJi i 'l' ' ;U • • C‘ ;; ■9 X- V I. I rd biAI 4 I r ' PT ‘‘r. *7 *< J I 1 . 1 The Hastings boys kept rolling in the Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence last week scoring a 26-7 win over on the road Thursday. Andrew Barton, Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington won two in­ dividual games each for the Saxons. Lipsey fired a top series with scores of 183 and 241. Pennington had the top score of the day with a 247 in game two after a 162 in the opener. Barton rolled a 144 and a 188. The Hastings girls were edged out by the RedHawks 16-14 in their dual. Megan Ramey picked up a point with a 177, Kaylin Schild with a 166 and Jen Stoline in one. d -A- I f Brett Bremer Sports Editor I in . ./’tn * . I 4*^ *** f ■ . jiU J nJ F- • U*., --4sJ w t •a «7 * t 4 I * f' t •I ** r!=^ J.'l J ■ I f4 V M I’; I I I I r 1r I VI J .• J1: h' t9t z r . J - L I . s' . ir I r tJ"' !\kk J >*• r ■-—•1 1^" : ■ ' 4tl« •fc** ^p,ii i .-Wk -.'I '/’ *. I I • , *» • ••• ’. ,1 i'.:”' I I 4 14 I J ;vJJ « -■f J' The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team picked up its first two dual meet victories ever Wednesday at the Olivet tri. The Trojans knocked off the host Ea­ gles 42-36 and outscored East Lansing 54-12. 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'-K' . -- Invest In Vour Community, VIB I • I. r I « r f I 7/ f-y* jjiT'iir: 1’^ *« •r I I 4' I ? 1 f I I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE:25-30007-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Peggy w w 7 Lieberman. Date of birth: 1-12-1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Peggy Lieberman, died 12-13-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David Pasche at 2986 W. Gresham Hwy., Charlotte, Ml 48813, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 1-13-2025 Michael J. McPhilltps P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 David Pasche 2986 W. Gresham Hwy. Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-714-7901 ) SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting January 14,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items Approved Library Board Trustee Replacement &amp; Road Commission report Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:37 pm Respectfully submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor • January 14 • July 8 • February 11 • August 12 • March 11 • September 9 @CP • April 8 • October 14 • May 13 • November 11 • June 10 • December 9 » TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: Hastings Charter Township Hal! 885 River Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. 269-948-9690 t * @ CP this meeting will be held in the historic Township Hall at Charlton Park Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 4 t f? I V MNV ♦ ♦ 1 A . - - - -- «* ZJ - 1 * * V .. .* k. k. * , < r 1 « .Si Ji. • f vA i: 15- I -J Pena at 170 pounds. Emma Gibson, Shaylynn Myers, Jaycee Teunessen and Adelaide Holderman had forfeit wins for TK. Gibson, Holderman, Braska and Dyk­ stra had pins for TK in the win over East Lansing and the TK team got forfeit wins from Aubrey Sines, Myers, Teunessen, Pena and Avery Rausch. The TK girls are set to be a part of the girls’ tournament at Kalamazoo Central today, Jan. 18. f 'i;! I I I . J.> r•n .w Uh* ' J M -< ? .h -A 4-’ A* -“rr.-::' fir* il'iM I • Jw®’ - r ’V ‘1 4 • ff Heaven Simmet had a high game of 192 for the Saxons. The Saxons are scheduled to trav­ el to face Coldwater today, Jan. 23, and then go on the road to take on Jackson Northwest next Thursday. They had a dual at Pennfield Tues­ day postponed due to the weather. The Saxons’ last action came last Sunday at the Mason College-Prep Tournament at City Limits. The Hastings boys rolled their way to a runner-up team finish and Pennington was the individual champion on the boys’ side with scores of 220, 221 and 185. The Saxon girls’ team placed fifth at the tournament. Brett Bremer Sports Editor V ' JT' I �< 12 Thursday, January 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Ik t A /. Il ‘UA n wwvv.HastingsBanner.com I L Panther team wins three titles at Hopkins Invite V 4/51 t I 4 In IlY i r 4 1 V I Brett Bremer I J r m——______________ I I ’ /A I Austyn Lipscomb earned champion­ ships for the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team Saturday at the Hopkins Invitational. Delton Kellogg had six wrestlers competing on the day and all six won at least once and five finished among the top four at their weight class at the 11 -team tournament. Stampfler ran his record to 26-2 for the season with a 5-0 day in the 138-pound weight class. He took a 14-6 major de­ cision against Hopkins’ Caden Brown in the championship match at their flight in what was his closest match of the day. Swift improved to 29-3 this winter with a 5-0 mark. He had three pins a A 0^0 JX >'X. ' \ T-.W :4 -I ■ ’«!>■. (01-16)(02-06) LT 1«» 4 5‘ 9 r » F’*.. f 4 w* “y/ I # ■» - Z,- ’ W/' » ! « I*. ’:’r5’ i J > a! • AT I r I I I I’ r 'V > 9Hr ’STI’: ^1 J b 1 -^Bl ti 1 I ir 1 Hl I cJ.^’ 1 ••b •r M 4 4 -.1 ■ I. I ft’ • I r Delton Kelloggs Mendon Phillips works to pin Thornapple Kellogg's Logan Goggins during their 157-pound bout at the Hopkins Invitational Saturdav b 4 i aTi Photo by Brett Bremer >aB^- r X NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Fisher, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation dba goodmortgage, com, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2020 and recorded March 3, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-002153 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred EightySeven and 99/100 Dollars ($156,987.99). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N, R7W, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, THE SURVEYED BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE N00'11’15"W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 FEET, THENCE S89°07'59''W PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 400.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING S89‘’07’59”W PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; THENCE N00°11'15’'W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET; THENCE N89°07'59"E PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; THENCE S00°iri5'’E PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DESCRIBED HEREON. A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS DESCRIBED AS: A PART ‘OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N, R7W, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THE BOUNDARY OF SAID EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21; THENCE N00°11’15”W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 614.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS EASEMENT DESCRIPTION; THENCE S89°07’15’W PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 400.00 FEET; THENCE N00°11’51”W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 66.00 FEET; THENCE N'89“07’59"E PARALLEL WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 400.00 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE S 00°11'15"E ALONG SAID EAST LINE 66.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 7876 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 16. 2025 File No. 23-012495 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 ■ < technical fall and a forfeit victory in his five bouts. Lipscomb is now 28-10 after going 5-0 too. He pinned South Haven’s Is­ sac Alcaraz 1:16 into their 144-pound championship match making it five pins in five bouts for Lipscomb. Com­ stock Park’s Calin McNabb-Olson was the only competitor to make it into the second period against Lipscomb all day. Hopkins handily won the team cham­ pionship for the day with 251.5 total points. Comstock Park was second with a score of 171 ahead of Shelby 170.5, Thomapple Kellogg 141, Mason County Central 136, Mendon 124.5, Delton Kellogg 122, South Haven 119, Blooming­ dale 30, Grant 0 and Hamilton 0. The Thomapple Kellogg ‘B’ squad competing at the meet got a 190-pound championship from Joey Krystyniak and Jimmy Manne was the runner-up to Swift at 285 pounds. Lane Steele was 3-2 in five matches at 126 pounds for the Delton Kellogg team, Johanna Houtkooper went 1-3 in a girls’ 135/140-pound weight class and teammate Mendon Phillips went 3-2 at JI 157 pounds. Phillips was third at this weight class. The Delton Kellogg was supposed to head to Allegan fora SAC Quad Wednes­ day, Jan. 22, and the team is set to return to action Saturday at Portage Central. <> « I r I /I \A « Delton Kellogg’s Austyn Lipscomb lifts Thornapple Kellogg's Jack Longstreet off the mat during their 144-pound bout at the Hopkins Invitational Saturday Photo by Brett Bremer ... , K -1 r’ • >. * H •' s ► 4 ? t I*.'','* .9 4 •*P w i' « ir I I B IN * >• i ■ ati. k 4 f 1 I 'iV I y r b ’2:^ A* » V J I ’J^5' u * .-I, ih • • 4 ? « /•I “'« >•' f- Z I I > X I I 1 I « J A 1 -•= 31^ .•»r3 9 I I I ’’.3 I I /, r IV * -p X I, «:«* r V'i "' Vi’l * • ** Delton Kellogg's Johanna Houtkooper (right) goes head to head with South Haven's Amber Knight during their bout in the 135/140-pound weight class Saturday at the Hopkins Invitational. »1 ^4 1 < d ;a. I i t I Photo by Brett Bremer — ■« rft* 4 *1 1 I 'T. A. > ff flXK •4< X W □U ’4 al 1 9 H* Short-handed Panther squad finds some positives in loss to Rams Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers have had to call in some reinforcements. Down to five varsity ballplayers, Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach had to get some JV girls to step up and help out in a tough Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference road contest at Galesburg-Augusta Friday. The Rams moved to 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the SAC Central Division with a 63-31 win over the DK girls. Jaidyn Klimp led the Rams to the win with 28 points, a total boosted thanks to a number of offensive rebounds. DK head oniYMII •^f XI I X V i s t I h coach Kevin Li I libridge said his girls had trouble slowing her down all night. With the basketball, things started out well for the DK girls. They were down just 15-13 at the end of the first quarter and coach Lillibridge said his girls’ han­ dled the Rams’ pressure really well. It was tough to consistently beat that Ram defense as the game wore on though, “With foul trouble and their pressure they made too many runs we couldn’t answer, but the girls kept working hard,” coach Lillibridge said. The Panther team had five girls score led by ten points from Izzie Wendland and nine from Addie Stampfler. Lil- r libridge said Wendland really hustled all over the court all evening. Dani Fields and Jalin Lyons chipped in four points apiece, “and did so many good things for us with our offense, diving for loose basketballs, and playing hard all 32 minutes,” coach Lillibridge said. The DK girls fell to 0-6 in the SAC Central and 1-9 overall this season with the loss. The Panthers are scheduled to host Holland Black River Friday, Jan. 24, and then play host to Maple Valley Monday for a non-conference ballgame. The DK girls go to Parchment Tuesday, Jan, 28. > • • ‘ '1)1 V I I I ri^ I A \ s S I 1 9 > Y S J I UH fl ■B.'9 EU,J -. I J .~T • Xm\7 ' Si 9 I ult- =53>' '±2^ ' ) c i ,v 'kL’A HAI,’ i Xk 4 I ♦ i ! < jf » 1 u MM J" J ' ; I • » I I [ 6 sy HHS girls go 4-1 in duals at Holt tournament •i r Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ wrestling team placed third at the Holt Duals Saturday with a 48-36 win over the host Rams in the match for third place. The Saxons were 3-1 in the lead-up to that match with wins over Portland, DeWitt and West Ottawa. The team’s lone loss was by a 48-36 score in a dual with Eaton Rapids. In the third-place match against Holt the Saxons got pins from Dezarae Mathis at 120 pounds, Sara Baker at 135 and Naomi Grummet at 170, and forfeit wins from Sydney Lindsey, Morgan Cassel­ man and Petra Foster. Milanowski was 5-0 for the day with four pins and a forfeit victory. Eaton Rapids’Annaliese Davis, in a 140-pound bout, was the only one to last into the second period against Milanowski. Grummet earned a 5-0 record too with three pins and two forfeit victories. The Saxon team got a 4-0 performance from Mathis on the day, and Chloe Aicken, Sydney Patterson, Casselman, Lindsey and Bella Strimbeck had three wins each for the Saxon team. Grand Haven took the day’s champi­ onship with a 48-36 win over the Eaton Rapids girls in the first-place match. The Hastings girls outscored Ottawa Hills 60-17 in their opener getting pins from Aryonnah Farrell and Aicken. Eaton Rapids outscored the Saxons 48-36 in the second round ofthe day. The Saxon team got pins from Mathis, Mi­ lanowski and Grummet in that contest. The Saxons bounced back from that defeat to outscore Portland 66-18. That dual included pins from Mathis, Mila­ nowski and Grummet for Hastings. The Saxons’ closed out the pool duals with a 48-36 win over the DeWitt girls. That dual featured Saxon pins by Mathis, Baker, Milanowski and Aicken. The Saxons are set to host their own Saxon Girls’ Invitational Saturday. 2is i b oil I* ■•»i I I, 11 hii i'; <- f 9 A Hi w i ’Li II. •p I AZ rO. .cno'v 5k ) J * 4 • 1 « i Ifi.r -• '?•> V .r.. •Sif' A ci* M * 9 1 ! I c f I r's k • ^lu; *• w I 1 •! 9W/1 I I r A ! I 1 ■i *; ‘ * 4 » P i v>> < ( t I s J r I f J • >• ■ ''E , 1 17 » i fc : ’ •* 5 r i J J 2? T * ♦ { Nowak wins title for Lions at Quincy tourney ,r I i 'tt*A b t Xr* IX k. r ’4» * r ‘’(5^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor Filip Nowak won the 144-pound weight class and six of seven Lions placed in the top four in their weight class Saturday at Quincy’s Shawn Cockrell Memorial tournament. Nowak racked up points in a pair of technical falls to start his day and then outscored Hanover-Horton’s Gavin Berkeypile 16-4 in the championship match at 144 pounds. The Lion team also had Jackson Burpee in the championship round at 190 pounds. He had a pin and a technical fall to start his day, but then fell to Austyn Hocter of Hanover-Horton 80 seconds into their championship match. Maple Valley had Joe Long at 285 pounds and Roman Schilz at 113 both place third and Robert Schilz at 138 pounds and Skyler Cook at 215 both placed fourth, Addison won the team championship on the day with 145 points. Quincy was second with 115.5 points ahead of Hanover-Horton 111.5, Centreville 106, Monroe 90.5, Maple Valley 89.5, Pinck­ ney 79, Coldwater 76, Niles Brandywine 54, Homer 54, Lumen Christi 51.5, Cam­ den-Frontier 0 and Concord 0. Roman Schilz closed out his day with a 7-1 win over Hanover-Horton’s AJ Lus­ by in the 113-pound third-place match. Long pinned two foes in consolation matches to get to the third-place match at 285 pounds where he pulled out a 7-5 win over Coldwater’s Fletcher Barr. r I Cook was stuck by Addison’s Lincoln McFate in his match for third at 215 pounds and Robert Schilz had his day end by fall against Coldwater’s Robert Torres in the match for third at 138 pounds. All the placers had at least two wins on the day for the Lion team and Kade Wright took one victory competing in the 157-pound weight class. Hanover-Horton took the team title with three champions. That list included 132-pounder AJ Fielder, Reed Matthews at 285 pounds and Hocter at 190. The Lions were scheduled for a Wednesday night trip to Union City for a Big 8 Conference Quad this week. They will be back in action Fennville Blackhawk Invite Saturday, Jan. 25, and then play host to a Big 8 Quad Jan. 29, i K I k rlM A 'I V ’U . I* ■'I A I 1 1 I I I f ♦ •• (V; ,U 'Ah 1 I « 1 4> r k. w ■ I ' i- k t 1^ ft- ( I I i ♦ ► ' < 4 Yt I * « 1 J 1 * •> i J •» * 4 I M I It11 I) . * f, I 1 k *ha ( '■Q, I.t J t * >: f s. T K 9- I ' fV r > M I 1J 4< M ■< . % I '•'I < , '-'V. t cT 1 •I I I t » t r % !■> * 1 • 'S . * 'v >1 ■*1 t I I •* '1 ‘11. I K fl I J T I •A i 1 t > 4 » 'U ♦ ♦ f - -.'jia-. % •n; 1 ' 9 • 1'11 » I ''Mr' I t �1 ‘I I I I I t .1 . v: < 1 I Thursday, January 23, 2025 i THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Gars see progress in Loy Norrix performance * A wi t' 4? ! 13 J Brett Bremer Sports Editor J ■ B * 11 *h 'I? vJ - W 1 A I. . j* V ft" **> ''■TT w * I J.’ I 51k r bi I •» ‘iTb- .R ■3 B. 1 <i If ■r 1 r I ’•i 1)^ I IS 'Ma ; . I lb s 1 I 1 I A < [ti > I 5? f>, ■mil » ‘vJ i:6 fit X -Ik.. I, Si r ■r-. S i': 4/ i,.’. flKJi, ■ V !k I .H . jiimcrt'j 0.1- I I R <s n ’4: I m * 4«« 4 J 1 • / « ^3^2^ L. "'Tl . Wu X s 'xL % d 'k ■f] '’>1 M*. •H. ^^''' I 4 'X ■ •br. h <f> I I 4 I I k r ll 4 « T .1 ■< A-* Ik, 1 ii' •x i k I > ^1' J f “.W J 1 •j ?;3 nd It 3tv3ar^'i I BV®Oi J ‘ 1 ;Tm I r 1 t I I 5 I k te J '■'9,‘.4 i I r y. t .I •*l JI ■osrajB* ’ F i 4 A year and a half into the new co-op program and the Gars notched their first state cut Saturday at the Loy Norrix Invitational. Gabriel Van swam to a runner-up time of 54.43 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly at the invitational in Kalamazoo /meeting the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Swimming and Diving Finals qualifying time. It was a great day all around for the .Gars who were fourth in the day’s over'all standings. Loy Norrix took the day’s championship with 420 points ahead of De Witt 354, East Kentwood 230, the Gars 201, Mason 160 and Harper Creek 22. A year ago, the first edition of the Gars co-op finished the Loy Norrix Invitation­ al with just 19 points. The Gars team is a co-op between Thomapple Kellogg, Unity Christian, Hopkins, West Catholic and West Michigan Aviation Academy. The Gars had a handful of MISCA Meet qualifying performances through­ out the day Saturday along with Van’s performance in the 100-yard butterfly. Those included Van in the 200-yard freestyle, Ethan Klopfenstein in that 100-yard butterfly race and the 100yard backstroke and Hunter Tietz in the 100-yard backstroke. The team also met MITCA marks in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. There were two top six finishes for the Gars in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The team of Nolan Send, Tietz, Ty Denney and Van combined for a time of 1 minute 35.75 seconds. They were just less than a quarter of a second behind the win­ ning team from DeWitt in the race. The Gar ‘B’ team of Caden Bliek, Dominic Jakubowski, Luke Hemker and Haiden Vruggink placed sixth in 1:50.40. Gar teams were fifth and sixth in the 400-yard freestyle relay. Send, Tietz, Denney and Van were fifth with a time of 3:34.22 in that race. East Kentwood’s Teague Westra won that 100-yard butterfly race in 54.20, a lit­ tle less than a quarter of a second ahead of Van. Klopfenstein swam to a sixth-place finish in that race with a time of 57.65. In the 100-yard backstroke it was a Fal­ con in fi-ont again as James Langosch won in 57.03. Klopfenstein was the runner-up in 58.49 and Tietz third in that race in 59.31. Tietz also had an outstanding 50-yard freestyle turning in a time of 23.61 that put him in fourth place. Van added a runner-up time of 1:52.78 in the 200-yard fi-eestyle. Last Thursday, the Gars were bested 109.5 to 69.5 in a non-conference dual at Hamilton High School. Van won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:54.25 and the 100-yard freestyle in 51.75, and Klopfenstein won the 100yard butterfly in 59.11. The Gar team also had the foursome of Send, Tietz, Denney and Van earn the first place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:44.63. 4 » 1 A’ / J > I •- »« Br I* (•: > i The Gars’ Nolan Send (clockwise from left). Hunter Tietz, Ty Denney and Gabriel Van celebrate their runner-up finish and MISCA qualifying time in the 200-yard freestyle relay during the Loy Norrix Invitational in Kalamazoo Saturday. Photo provided 4 T f ■ I It J9L I. II £ I < r I 3” I * •*0 Gielincki leads Trojan boys at another SWMSC race ,». X r - - J I .L • .1 <1 ' .1 t I r. f I ’' J .1 i.‘ f I *1 IPx.’ * r? o if I’ I I I J' T Brett Bremer Sports Editor ? /: . • ,1 r ,1' ’ I •* i 1 I , The Plainwell/Thomapple Kellogg boys were sixth and girls seventh to place at Timber Ridge Wednesday, Jan. 15, during the second Southwest Michigan Ski Conference race of the seasons. Mark Gielincki had the top finish for the Trojan Ski co-op racing to an 11thplace finish in the boys’ slalom. He had runs of25.99 seconds and 25.79 seconds. Gielincki also led the Trojan team in the ^iant slalom with ah 18th-place finish. Lillian Wamez led the Trojan girls in both events too with an 18th-place finish in the slalom and a 22nd-place finish in the GS. Mattawan/Paw Paw won both the boys’ and girls’ meets. The Mattawan/ Paw Paw boys finished with 55 points followed by Portage 63, Kalamazoo United 87.5, Hackett/Vicksburg 146.5, Hudsonville 174, Trojan Ski 176 and South Haven 203. ) u 7 & t 9 r 'it i 1 t iI '■•itl'ft?a I I 1,' •J J pJ’rVi > k I r > r J I*? 1-., I TBIP t ‘Mt kJ Iff fTt Lb ! •• L V 5 >A. i V "V. . f I i * * '"T-r 4 nt CL* *d I i I I ’ 'I I k s I •Ili.. j.juif ; f J > 1^ » f b I ^<4 -3^1, '' ? -‘'3 •< . 5.' 1 ’ •4• b-J • I i I •1 tv »*•’* ^*1 L * *i . * ’V I I I » .. k I I 4 r IT- r >«f -V J I Jti.-'- 410& I I irwH b « f t , .• J 1 \ - J> I I 1 W . f.. ! ittob'.. k• * I The Trojan girls standings included Lilian Lyon 28th in the slalom, Oriente Chiara 34th and Moline Marta 37th. In the GS Lyon was 24th and Chiara and Marta tied for 39th. Mattawan/Paw Paw’s Addison Bell had the four fastest runs of the day and flew to a more than two second win in the slalom. She had runs of 22.OS and 21.95 in the slalom, and she turned in times of 17.46 and 17.41 in the GS. Bell’s Teammate Ann Hoogerheide was the runner-up in the GS with runs of 17.68 and 17.51. Amelia Todd from Kalamazoo United took the runner-up spot in the girls’ slalom with times of 23.07 and 23.28 with Hoogerheide third. The conference was set to get back together at Bittersweet Jan. 22 and has another race set for Jan. 29 at Bittersweet. f ? •\i + ? e* ' » ! f b . L___ I I J I** I I i 'c Mattawan/Paw Paw had four racers finish in the top ten in the boy’s slalom led by Canyon Keller who was third. Sam Oberlee from Kalamazoo United won the boys’ slalom with runs of20.49 and 21.36 and Portage’s Olin Rorhstaff was the runner-up with times of 21.43 and 21.89. With the second-best time in each GS run Bryce Johnson won that event on the boys’ side. He had times of 17.03 and 16.65. Keller was the runner-up and Oberlee third. Keller had the fastest time of run two at 16.64. Oberlee had the top time of run one at 16.97. The Trojan Ski team had Claudio Costa 21 st overall in the GS, Robby Jones 29th and Loehn Luckett 32nd. In the slalom, the Trojan Ski boys had Costa 16th, Jones 23rd and Luckett 26th. Mattawan/Paw Paw won the girls’ meet with 54 points followed by, Ka­ lamazoo United 97, Portage 87, Hackett/ Vicksburg 87, Hudsonville 158, South Haven 238 and Trojan Ski 241. *5^^ "••' '' *» * i 1 5* i I » If sr !?>• .iX*- wildcats win by one over Thornanple Kellogg girls I i £ I I nr * k < ,,a***^ *1 ’ t wj Ji's S' H t f * I r Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 I I'J:- f J I » t it 1 K 14- ■ up 1 • •• . < ? .’ Harmony Laker sank a free throw with 11 seconds left on the clock to snap a 55-55 tie and the Wildcats held off the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team for a 56-55 win in OK Gold Conference action Thursday. Taylor Lloyd had 17 points, Lydia Schi Ithroat 16 and Reece Ritsema continued her streak ofa double-double i n every game of the season finishing with ten points and 11 rebounds for the Trojans. “We played really, really good de­ fense,” Thornapple Kellogg head coach Brandi James said. “I told them before the game we’re a tough team to score on and we just have to do our job on the offensive end. They really played lights out defense for most of the game. We had a few turnovers there in the middle of the game that hurt us.” The Troj an team had s seven-point lead at the half and led by one going into a fourth quarter that was back and forth through those final eight minutes. James said her girls really had to focus on teamwork to attack the Wildcats’ 2-3 zone that’s tough on ball-handlers and trapping all along the edges of the court. The Trojans did their best to get the ball into Ritsema into the high post and let her distribute the basketball to cutters jS * 4Wlt^ / n". k-- I » V.' 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Laker was the only Wildcat in double figures, but there were four other Wayland girls with at least six points. Addie Sikorsky added nine and Izzy Johnson eight. “1 think that was A: the best team we played this season, and B: the best game we have played as a team this season,” James said. The two teams will meet again in Middleville, Feb. 11. Wayland is now 9-3 overall this sea­ son and 3-1 in the OK Gold Conference having followed up the win over TK with a victory over visiting Northview last Thursday. The TK girls are now 4-6 overall and 1-3 in the OK Gold. They were bested again Friday at Wyoming 56-34 in con­ ference play. .TlBa^ View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time STAFF REPORTER View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time, experienced news and features reporter to join our growing team of journalism professionals. 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It kind of brought up all of our spirits.” It was the first win in a month for the Saxons who had dropped four in a row since a Dec. 17 win over Springport. Peake had five points for Hastings and Ava Noteboom, who was injured with a knee injury midway through the contest, lour. Peake said her teammales have done a good job of keeping their spirits up stretch. “We all work together and talk together really well, especially at practice. We make sure that happens in practice and on the court. We don’t put each other down. That is one of the biggest things we can I do to keep each other’s confidence up.” Tri-Unity Christian had aa lead of as many as five points in the first quarter, but the Saxons closed out the quarter on a 5-0 run to tie things at 9-9 with Noteboom getting back-to-back buckets to close out Hastings worked to figure out how to break through the Defenders’ full-court zone pressure in the second half. Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt put in 20 points. There was an 1 l-of-14 performance at the free throw line in the fourth quarter by the Saxons. And the Saxons’ Bella Friddle and Kay lee Dahms swatted away three-point attempts by Tri-Unity Christian shooters down the stretch. It all added up to a much needed victory for the Hastings varsity girls’ basketbafl team on its home court Friday night. Hastings scored a 37-30 win over the visiting ■i nw! I .r 5?. I . - r that run off a nice assist from Hewitt and I an offensive putback. J The Saxons kept rolling to a 17-12 halftime lead and had an advantage throughout most of the second half. The Defenders closed to within 23-20 by the end of the third with the help of a few Saxon turnovers against their full-court pressure and had a momentary 26-25 lead ■ thanks to a 6-0 run in the early stages of the fourth quarter. I Hewitt hit three free throws to put the ■felt.*-’ 7^ » Saxons back in front and then a triple by Peake boosted the Saxon lead to 31Hastings guard Kalli Koning advances 26 with 3:12 to go in the ballgame. The the ball ahead for the Saxon varsity lead jumped to seven points with a steal girls' basketball team during its non­ by Hewitt and offensive rebounds from conference win over visiting Tri-Unity Friddle and Hewitt leading to two more Christian Friday at Hastings High Hewitt free throws with two and a half School. Photo by Brett Bremer minutes to play. Im stobfists^ A J ••s IF I r k 4 I r I I 4 ,WAV ,“r I 9 I I *) Fl z I JJB !!»■» • If L Cr (A .t.' I s. i if; k f’l 6* •< •■fr..,. F « •.» A 9 1 I r I T ’* A ' ; •fc .1. T r< «“ I 4* I The Saxons' Maddie Peake cheers on her teammates from the sideline during the second half of their win over Tri-Unity Christian at Hastings High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer MICHAEL KINNEY PLUMBING The Delton Kellogg/ Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team had a couple four­ somes finish as high as fourth in a race and a pair of divers score a run­ ner-up total at the team’s annual DK/Hastings Re­ lays Invitational Saturday. The DK/Hastings team of Colton Baker and Cruize Rathbum put up a second-place score of 128.80 points in the 1 -me­ ter Diving “Shootout” Saturday, finishing behind only the score of 166.40 >* » i m CRDISIH6 ▼»J < 9^' *' ** J New construction, remodel, repair, drain cleaning. RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. License Office (269) 948-2248 Mobile (269) 838-5112 I //S11(B76 1 -800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLines.com & Insured I » u. I r r ; - i-t • -TjTa. CtOL?2-_::kiO-S a J we got with the rhythm, and with the timeouts coach was calling and writing up stuff, it just changed the whole scenario,” Peake said. It was another night with Hewitt lead­ ing the Saxons in the scorebook. It was a tough night shooting the basketball behind the three-point arc for her, but she got work done in the paint and at then at the free throw line. The Saxon team had games postponed with Jackson Northwest and Wellspring Prep the past few days. They are now slated to return to Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play at Coldwater Friday, Jan. 24. The Cardinals are 5-1 in the conference and 8-4 overall. Hastings is still hunting its first conference win of the season at 0-5. “We’re trying to get better,” Wilson said. “We’ve had some tough ones with some really good teams in our league, we have had some good non-conference opponents as well. Our goal is to get better as we approach March and get into districts... getting better in situations like this is going to help where we have to make adjustments, where we’re playing close games and we have to finish at the free throw line, and defending without fouling late in games is big for us. That is hopefully going to carry over and it was nice to get one. It has been a little bit since we’ve gotten one.” t 'If? t I,. // ’I I J <Tn J (J 11 I k .uriMXW tit' U’ 'L V t ■{IHrin F ■IV *, issVi ojji jh/TsH ft.'/ ...JLR vjrbf Hi A Rd?, d Axidnow' ri' (!? jEdnjufid H! Ji tn I . ' i ’d JUO . I’xj VjI < &, id) -jtn t»d) - /I ^;l'l r . ! Lfl i [If; .| J . A' ' nil HUM : nlibd^ m J£ n-;rb ]£ bflJi 2^1 KI ?4IG0 / tdj ' }'J i nomHOBi^ rij stv ?jri/ ‘ n nt r pttt I r omfis .ijfiri rauai eg k '■' r J 7/ bna jaawano/ noezJcL. .1 / if t too <?rtr -dveh f?Bq ^4 jiwIdiA ^-3Wi3inl 0! rnixj; /etq /jninotfio. .(EbnH i3tfiwbloT j.d? fu i-c Jia ’iBnrbiDJ 'jd’f ' . ;• < e-*,; j; WP! 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Ottawa Hills took the invitational champion­ ship with an overall team score of 346 points ahead of Wayland 288, Fremont 224, Ionia 150 and Delton Kellogg/Hastings 128. The sophomore Rathbum teamed with soph­ omore Caleb Kramer, junior Gavin Bagley and senior DJ Kuck for a fourth-place time of 5:32.72 in the 500-yard freestyle relay progres­ sive. The DK/Hastings team also had the team of Bagley, Kramer, fresh­ man Richard Fritz and Kuck place fourth in the 200-yard backstroke relay with a time of 2:219.97. The DK/Hastings team had the team of senior Justine Bayabay, fresh­ man Eli Li, junior Reese Hammond and the junior bTB.y-OO£sriirai®S‘'’^ £ rhiw ZfiiM 3iO'D3Efl91d j± bfiB c£.O^'- !C‘ vniil at Baker fifth in the 200-yard breaststroke relay with a time of 2:50.23 and the team of Kramer, Bagley, Rathbum and Kuck fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:52.23. Bagley, Baker, Kuck and Kramer also teamed up for a fifth-place time of 2:05.31 in the 200-yard medley relay to open the meet. The runner-up team from Wayland had the most victories on the day winning the 400-yard in­ dividual medley relay, the 800-yard freestyle relay, the 200-yard butterfly relay, the 500-yard pro­ gressive freestyle relay and the 200-yard breast­ stroke relay. Fremont won three events and Ottawa Hills two. The DK Hastings team had a dual at Allegan Tuesday postponed. The team is set to be back in action at Sturgis Thurs­ day and then home at the CERC to take on Harper Creek Tuesday, Jan. 28. ► -Hgui •jOOWirw ,>(i >/ ,<ia^KiH6dno^ hl?) . (slgfiH .ismfiiit 10 fiBSSi dftft to (nuddlisa < atb ni alyfito -f’ flTMl nJJJ|^;^H»4i6 ntor Hii ,53aa33toD3-siWsdt .££.£2:1 ♦ ( 'w bsniBsJ to wrasiH to - noi I nmst lbinwnBalli'K<pd! 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Making the adjustments and having five seniors on the team, kids who have played a lot of basketball over the years, was helpful. At times we were able to slow down and not get in a big hurry, but it definitely affected us. I feel like that was the difference in the third and fourth quarter, that zone press and how we adjusted to it. ' “We were trying to get the ball to the middle,” Wilson added, “and at times we get sped up and those passes are a lot harder to go across the floor than they are looking to the middle and then going middle out as opposed to try and push it up the sideline and get trapped in the comers. Get the ball to the middle and then let’s pivot and look side to side and see if we can find some open areas.” Tri-Unity Christian got 13 points from junior Izzy Mojica and 12 from senior Natalie Bruinsma. Bruinsma hit a three behind a screen at the top of the key that pulled the Defenders within 33-30 before Hastings closed out the game at the free throw line. “At first it was as little rocky, but once -I Licensed Master Plumber Licensed Journeyman Plumber •• r k a •• Photo by Brett Bremer Brett Bremer Sports Editor ter Shaw, 11 from Jack Webb and ten from Jett Barnum. Barnum had seven rebounds, five assists and four steals on the night. Point guard Dre Mathis had three points to go with five rebounds, seven assists and two steals. The Saxons fall to 1-8 overall with the loss. Pennfield followed up with a twopoint win at Parma Western in 1-8 action Friday and is now 4-2 in the conference and 10-3 overall. The Saxons are are scheduled to visit Coldwater Friday, Jan. 24. Hastings had ballgames with Jackson Northwest Monday and Wellspring Prep Tuesday postponed due to the weather. The Hastings varsity boys’ basket­ ball team fell to 0-5 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference with a 73-55 loss at Pennfield last Wednesday, Jan. 15. Hastings took a 30-22 lead into the half, but the Panthers went on a 50-25 run in the second half including scoring 29 points in the third quarter. Pennfield got 35 points from Calvin Paesens as well as 16 from Zach Walling and 13 from Johnathan Lake. Pennfield was 14-of-30 from behind the three-pointlineasateam. Paesens knocked down ten threes and Walling hit four. 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I nod 4^: ■> BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 n II* Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I- 1HE INTERESTS OF Thursday, January 30, 2025 Fire destroys Nashville home; no injuries reported I Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 40 .014 ,OXf JOV 0^ I" I ‘AMERICAN 1 PICKERS’ FILMING IN MICHIGAN THIS J SPRING P PAGE 6 PAGE 12 PAGE 10 J -I ’ r 1 _ FRESHMAN LLOYD SnS TK GIRLS’ THREE-POINT RECORD No injuries were reported after a blaze destroyed a home in the Village of Nashville during the early morn­ ing hoiirs of Friday, Jan. 24. According to Wayne Gould, chief of the CastletonMaple Grove-Nashville Fire Department, said a house fire on the 100 block of State Street, near the intersection with Church Street, was first reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. Friday, with units of the Nashville fire department arriving on scene just minutes later. “When we pulled up to the front of the house, it was fully involved,” Gould said. “When I got out of the truck, I told the driver to move it because it was so hot I was afiuid it would melt the paint on the side of the fire engine.” Gould said three of the four residents - a woman and two young children - of the home were inside preparing for school, when the mother reportedly heard a “pop” from a charging bank located in the front of the house and sparks quickly igniting a fire in the area. The fire chief added, however, that officials cannot state what might have been the exact cause of the blaze due to ±e heat and resulting damage to the structure. While firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze, Gould said there was “too much heat” and flames “would flash back up.” “It was a total loss,” he added. But, Gould also said firefighters were able to prevent flames from jumping to another home just 10-15 feet away on the north side of the residence, putting up a “water curtain” to keep the neighboring structure cooled down. At some point, an excavator was used to knock walls of the home down to keep the fire from spreading to any adjacent structures. “There wasn’t any harm to that structure,” the fire chief said, referring to the neighboring home. The Nashville fire department was assisted at the scene by units from Hastings, Vermontville and Woodland depart­ ments, as well as the Nashville Village Police, Nashville EMS and the village Department of Public Works. “The DPW woikers were extremely helpful in opening fire hydrants for us,” Gould said. “We had quite a crew there.” Firefighters were on site until about 12:30 p,m. Friday, according to Gould. Funds are being collected to support the family after losing their home. Those interested in donating can find a GoFundMe fundraiser benefitting the family at bit. ly/3WF0DCm. J, Barry County man facing murder charge after fight with uncle ends in death Molly Macleod Editor «• < J j B I B I * • Wn ' .S I '8 *I 3 ** * * A house fire destroyed a home in Nashville during the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 24. No injuries were reported. Photo by Jordan Snyder V: iiJs 1 t. • 1 X 1 * 41 *• -2. •■ ! I . 1 .y V ✓in ) ♦ «|U^ ?• J I (•* •*'* *’1 **»?• .1 A view of flames consuming a home on State Street in Nashville on Friday. The home was a total loss. Photo by Kandes Mellen A Dowling-area man is facing an open murder charge after an incident last week that led to ±e death of his uncle. John Branham, 26, was charged last week, Friday, Jan. 24, with one count of open mur­ der and one count of being a second habit­ ual offender, according to Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt. If convicted, the open murder charge could lead to a life­ time prison sentence for Branham. The charges stem from an incident on Thursday, Jan. 23, that led to the death of Branham’s uncle, Terry Lee Traister U. The prosecutor’s office said Traister died on Thursday from injuries sustained in an assault Branham was allegedly involved with. Branham’s bond was set at $1,000,000 last week. As of Wednesday, Branham remained in the Barry County jail. His first probable cause hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, after press time, before Judge Michael Schipper in the 56B District Court. Branham, 26, is no stranger to Barry County courts. In 2020, Branham pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of assault wi± intent for great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation. He was sentenced to 365 days in jail, received two years of probation and was ordered to an outpatient treatment program. Branham pled guilty to more misde­ meanor charges in 2021 - this time for domestic violence and destruction of property. He was then sentenced to 93 days in jail, a year of probation and was again ordered to an outpatient treatment program, according to Barry County court records. 4 T Koiq tnstaisaA boetaftM ylloM IDOJ LurI ibioirood TOtUO^f 1 JflBJzizzA 7JnU0\» mfiB aid qu gnignfifi er HtioweiS r^dqolznri 1 nonooi luu I nfi j .nn^l 10 3fl( ' ibhov/ fi ^1 T" I 3(1 ZB ji33v/ girij ytnu'j') ytibH ocIei^ .sansHcii j wsn g fn ■ ajU) ol zoiBipTri o/iw .Toauoseoiq InUfiZZii ^'vinuo:>,afr .VOQSoofii^ vinuoJ ’nufi bvna&ifiri oosBEniilii^l ni dcj wan b Tol-zawwl . I < .ml eYBbiiT /woTKMnoJ -fiitel tojuoazoYl 7Jnuo3 ^xi nn‘i bm;' 3f{ 1 fnw2,i < t I I I I Toijrtrjowztl bseinqnsT^ lofbbt’ )t T3 V/^ z' <d>8*ju'! 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Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth is hanging up his hat in Barry Coimty this week as he prepares to take on a new challenge. The county’s assistant prosecutor, who has served Barry County since 2007, leaves for a new job in Kalamazoo tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt praised Elsworth for his work for the county at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. “Chris has been a senior attorney who has done everything from simple misdemeanors, civil infractions and then has graduated and, thankfully, for > Nakfoor Pratt praised Elsworth for his skills in the Court of Appeals, as well. She said his knowledge of the law is vast, making him an asset to the county. “(He is) very learned and scholarly in his ability to understand and extrapo­ late the law that applies to a situation,” said Nakfoor Pratt. “We will miss that terribly.” Though Nakfoor Pratt has enjoyed Elsworth as her right-hand-man for the past 12 years as county prosecutor, she knew him previously from facing him in court. She knows firsthand his sharp wit in the courtroom, but also his tact and respect. “Chris has really, really made a mark in this county. And I’m not just saying that because he’s leaving — I would tell you any day in the 12 years that I have been the prosecutor here. Before I became the prosecutor, I was in pri­ vate practice here and went up against Chris in court,” Nakfoor Pratt said. She explained that how an attorney conducts themselves in the courtroom is extremely important to the outcome of the case. Elsworth consistently raised the bar. “It’s a great thing to advocate and be assertive for your cli­ ent or your prosecutor’s office, it’s a completely different thing to advocate in a mutually respectful manner, not putting each other down. And Chris has been excellent at that — and he was like that with me when I was a See PROSECUTOR on 4 « ( A b » - ------------ •< a • « t JI b . ini|i!>ll. VM "i t « I 0 I ‘li »tO i ■:*, hl % 4i::’ *» k ** • > r w- I r 4. 4 te-.v “ > f. $ fc lr> h » n ■ ?»?' J . I f I K, • ■ 4 ► I.Il * 3 J 1 i) * ra SHOP LOCAL M fl I I »« s IJ I * •* « SUBSCRIBE I TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM i!^S5 wT’ If YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE • aMHIIMf I ff ««** L.Ai'iIr- c «l ,r ... r* ** • r I I 1 b ■ SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 A '; Z^;I 1 * L I « I I V ».r I f ‘x" I 1 *4 . ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t ' L II I - — tiSSKHWJf* 1 . ♦ ♦ B f INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. THE HASTINGS BANNER . i. i IK. ............ •• fV > “’'t! I Spend it here. 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I' WWW.HastingsBanner.com 1 f ii plan was to go back to the storage unit a couple of hours A woman whose body was later and unlock it, however, found badly burned padlocked she never returned because inside a storage unit that caught “the things she was doing took fire on Nov. 7 had a lethal level longer than she expected.’’ of methamphetamine in her She told detectives in a taped system, according to the med­ video interview that she was ical examiner who testified in-' K/loipan Lee gathering scrap metal so she district court on Thursday. could have money to pay for Wingeier Morgan Lee Wingeier, 32, the hotel where she sometimes who lists a Delton address on stayed with her family. a court document, was arrested on Dec. Wingeier also told detectives that when 19 and later anaigned on the charges of she locked Abosamra inside the storage manslaughter and unlawful imprison­ unit, she knew that Abosamra did not ment of 33-year-oId Corinne Abosamra. have any way out of the unit, nor did During a 34-minute video interview she have a working phone or any way to played in court on Thursday, Wingeier contact anyone in case of an emergency told detectives she was in a relationship while she was inside of the unit. with Abosamra for a few months. How­ Wingeier explained that she and ever, they stopped dating before the fire Abosamra were homeless. She told at the Broadmoor Self Storage facility detectives that her mother did not want in Kentwood. her to hang around with Abosamra or Detectives tracked down Wingeier and the storage unit anymore. Wingeier said interviewed her the following morning if her mother found out that Abosamra after the fire at a hotel where she was was in the unit she would’ve “kicked staying. her right out.” She told police she intentional ly locked Kent County Chief Medical Examiner unit 454 with Abosamra inside because Stephen Chole performed an autopsy on her mother, Nancy, had previously ques­ Abosamra. “She was severely burned and tioned why she had it unlocked. She did not recognizable,” Chole said, adding not want her mom to know that Abosamra that she was identified through dental was inside. records. Wingeier told detectives her original “In Abosamra’s case, the manner of L< 3?l Toxicology shows lethal level of meth in body of Kentwood storage fire victim Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer n? I vv h' ? ' i n i' death was an accident. She had a high level of methamphetamine in the blood and enough that certainly could be le­ thal,” Chole testified. “She was badly burned. I felt that certainly could have contributed to or at least hastened her death. I listed that as a contributing find­ ing, in my opinion.” He noted she had a relatively low level of carbon monoxide, which was not enough to be toxic. Wingeier appeared before Judge Amanda Sterkenberg in District Court 62-B in Kentwood on Thursday, Jan. 23, for her preliminary exam that could determine if the case goes to Circuit Court for trial. In an affidavit of probable cause for arrest obtained by the Hastings Banner, detectives detailed the following steps taken before police arrested Wingeier for the alleged crimes. Kentwood firefighters noted that they broke off a padlock that locked the out­ side door of burnt storage unit 454. After forced entry, they found Abosa­ mra’s body. Officers learned from the manager of Broadmoor Self Storage that Nancy Wingeier rented out the unit for her daughter, Morgan. Kentwood Fire Marshall, Marc Oliver, testified that the cause of the Nov. 7 fire was undetermined. Morgan, who was convicted last March of using meth, was in custody at the Kent > I i .A M. I 5“ KENTWOOD JUSTICC CCNTB * i ««i» % ■. f ' s 4- I ?*■ ✓ r I I J 1 Jit'j t> <1 A Kent County medical examiner testified the woman whose body was found badly burned padlocked inside a Kentwood storage unit that caught fire on Nov. 7 had a lethal level of methamphetamine in her system. xt I % ■X i*! • f tnt 41 M k r I 1 1O “ r 4 n C'--. I 3 P’, 'I- ■ » (’ Photo by Karen Turtco-Ebright I k* / • >n I » > J .iIB• ’T X J County Jail on a $50,000 bond that was set by a visiting judge. Judge Sterkenberg reduced the bond to a personal recognizance bond. But before Wingeier was released from the Kent County Jail, she had to provide a stable address to the court where she could be reached. Before the preliminary exam ended. Judge Sterkenberg told the prosecution and defense attorneys she would take clos­ ing arguments in the form ofwritten briefs that would be due on Monday, Feb. 3. / 4 f I ► ( r ( ?l f •* r I i 5 <1 -(»«*■ t I .r V r i.,IA III » \ ■ t »• * I 3 t€4 4<3f3^ .eg'' I >• .V I i.,a> » ft ^5^ i»r I >• V * - ' .4 > 4 < r t:4. • Al 3fi* f 11^* I '1 .;*irt‘ <r 4 ‘t '.i"* 4 9g <*• -11 4, «c ft un- r T IM V'' .» iX’*' - I * -Li K J •-./KA-' 1 M** A I I <> . 9 Organizations hotd joint meeting as they look to solve major problem facing local industry A . ’Kt ‘4' ft al ’ I tt ,..r* 4*. iF 4ft J Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer Leadership behind two Barry County organizations discovered that it essential­ ly was fighting the same fight and had its sights on the same general goals. So they decided to come together and collaborate. One of the results of that partnership was the event that played out in Mid­ dleville last Thursday. Held at Bradford White’s International Technical Excellence Center (iTEC) facility, the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance’s Manufacturers Council held its second joint event with Barry County Career Connections. The first event of its kind was held back in October. The work in front ofboth organizations is lofty, too: Addressing the urgent need for workers from local manufacturers. “We’re trying to have these joint meetings to increase the enrollment to the Manufacturers Council and try to get more manufacturers in front ofeducators to say ‘Hey, we need the workforce com ing out of high school with these certain skill sets, said Chris Stafford, who retired from Bradford White after a de­ cades-long career and has since focused 4B NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING on helping usher the new generation through the industry. “That’s something we’re trying to co­ ordinate to help bridge the gap between business and industry, talking to educa­ tors and educators listening to business and industry.” That’s why both organizations strive to bring a hodgepodge of attendees to the table for these types of events educators, manufacturers and organizations that directly support the industry. Last Thursday’s event was no different with representatives from organizations like Bradford White, the Michigan Man­ ufacturing Association, West Michigan Works, Junior Achievement, Kellogg Community College and the local school districts all in attendance. The event featured short presentations by a list of featured organizations, many of which highlighted the many crimps in the manufacturing workforce pipeline and how they might be alleviated through a variety of programs or other resources. Brian Gruber, director ofoperations for Bradford White, was one ofthose attend­ ees. He spoke briefly about various ways to cultivate the new crop oftalent, leaning heavily into the concept ofmentorship to help high school students learn both the soft and technical skills needed in today’s manufacturing industry. Following the speakers, Bradford White provided a guided tour of its state-of-the-art iTEC building, a facility equipped to provide hands-on, technical s t? > J > .1 r « Monday at 5 p.m. >J y. £ 1 H rr S' w -fV f Rte r-. .•.<."s- I A;' 4* * > K?n > r •i, >« TS/t® r i > EL 9N f L KU >4 r< « ’*S- itr 1-^ J { I' fft Vi * I ;a ’<O' r I Attendees of last week's joint meeting of the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development's Manufacturing Council and Barry County Career Connections tours through the Bradford White International Technical Excellence Center (iTEC). Here, the group is pictured in the facility’s mechanical room. The iTEC center is designed to provide hands-on skills training. Photos by Jayson Bussa w I I 4 training for contractors, engineers, dis­ tributors and sales representatives. The company’s wide range of products are all set up to provide real world simula­ tion. The facility also houses Bradford White’s technical support department. “The chamber has a monthly or every other month meeting for its manufac­ turing council to discuss manufacturing -k 5 •, T* < I « k < 57^ 4 V THE REMINDER 2 Wednesday at Noon the sun and NEWS Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf (left) swore in two new deputies to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Deputies Ryan Balkema (middle) and Macy Rundell (right) have officially joined the force after taking their oaths on Tuesday. Photo by Molly Macleod egg: ^4 I >• Viv • J 1 1 M* 3h« •UA. k I 1 Cl E fl B' I B i K ! 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While each local school may have an offering of CTE classes, Stafford and his organization’s push is to eventually create a formal career technical center, pointing out that surrounding counties like Kent, Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton and Ionia all have one. “With Barry County having very limit­ ed CTE programs within the community, and not having a specific career center, we’re kind of behind the eight-ball with all the surrounding counties,” Stafford said. “All our surrounding counties have career centers that are publicly funded and have multi-million-dollar facilities,” DELIVERY ilB E J k Tuesday at Noon (USPS #71830) w»** ,»»»•* e!' ! t . ir I g I I •i/ 7 BANNER mihomepaper.com J 1 1 \ THE HASTINGS Group 141 L\V 7^ Wednesday at Noon /Ki® 4 1 f I >? w*l p . 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Pl ' 'J. . 3 Thursday, January 30, 2025 Sheriff writes letter to president seeking executive order f L I T. .c HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HastingsBanner.com a I « 1 Molly Macleod Editor 'Zt 4 & Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is ask­ ing President Trump to issue an executive order that would prevent the use of parts made outside of the United States in election equipment. 1 j In a letter to Trump posted on Leaf s X (formerly Twitter) account last week, the sheriff calls for an executive order that “prevents the use of foreign partici­ pation in the supply chain ofUS election equipment.” “Not one part or component should be manufactured or used in US election equipment for federal elections,” the letter continues. Leaf wrote that preventing foreign participation in the United States’ fed­ eral election equipment supply chain is a move that would improve election .A I * h < J * V b I « T r A k V t. /a > I I :i * A f is'l t» 'it ' I% tk . s X. ' h. X’ * M7 % •> 4 > 1 k ' * ? V < I *I - % A’» AS ■■'3. t < * 'V 1 A s JL. ' \ 1 'S’ '^1. 'fe. V *♦ ‘ ri. • I 4 ; I * ■-.i it % ‘.J- i t < V? * 4 * I 1 s < i ' ■•'5 if A r « ... ii' * , ’ I t 1, X ■<t A ' >1 4 ‘j . A S .t ‘n;/' s > 4 r.J*.'I'JI I k I {h.MA J- r K A' A k' . f’*' ’ZJi ■f 41. r^ ■r Lv 3 1 t k' t & t ! ■ n & >'13 k r <* 1 < 4. K A $ k - I ■u t S i r*" ; J I? k' •1 r. J Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf wrote a letter to President Trump last week urging him to enact an executive order that would prevent election equipment manufacturers from using any parts made in foreign countries. File photo * I • V, •• transparency and increase Americans’ confidence in the election process. “The American People deserve trans­ parency in US elections, and removing foreign participation is the first step towards establishing confidence that US elections are fair, accurate, and reflect the will of the AMERICAN people,” Leaf wrote. Leaf said while he has not yet heard back from President Trump regarding his request for an executive order, his attorney has ties with the president’s administration. Leaf’s office has led a years-long investigation into election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. He avoided criminal charges in 2023 stemming from an incident in which a voting tabulator was seized from the Irving Township Hall and brought to Oakland County. I « woA •* S V?J Hastings City Council appoints Devroy to Third Ward seat •s -V t llhi u •J <• ’ 'S ■*,o I. '»(i [ hi £|b; V* Cl . tv Molly Macleod I J '^t k 1 Editor •> I •ii qI . •n The Hastings City Council’s seats are full once again after council mem­ bers voted on Monday to appoint Ann Devroy to the vacant Third Ward seat. 1 I Despite Abby Taylor being elected to the seat in November, she was unable to take office because of a recent residency change, moving outside of the Third Ward. The seat was previously held by Don Bowers. I ( *1 > I I', ■I I' 't g J . J xi S’^K. '• • h.-**C tr. I f ;orf f. - J I I -- tnsV/ w I .213'.'.'.L .Ib.C v* n iV «K « k<; I I >1 '>■ x»’ A '.'J 4 .p 1^', 1 f < * I 11 *:> 11 i t s 1 4 • . ) .^'*V 4' r: I fj i I t I C r •u r ) J ' I f r > il &» w 1 j I I I A* ) I > z o 1 I I to s 4I V.s ;*■ IJ* I ' J J r 1 b a 4 J 1 ,>1 r" I II 1 > I r^r I I ruii;:i/iT ' *•*•»**“•* I r • ♦ Kto • IwI Ti" \ to I I I I AA> I ww I I i Ann Devroy will join the Hastings City Council next month as a Third Ward trustee, filling the council's empty seat. Photo by Molly Macleod 4 IlWtwnv- 1 . -Mnasb i 4 r K. tf 1^ * ‘i---- .1 jnc^ g I f r J I r I •i 1 to' A' F' -ri*' ■ J 1 'sA''” I |»U w* I r L’C < i! < 'J f fI 1 ! ■J - - 1 iB*- ' w *5- ’ JI !S li Iw I, 5 I » I z* * * r 'i^ A* y fr 'if. 1 r • i I y I J 4 0 ii f jCM'/ I iXi adl >e^< i .•3 t V,• 1)97014 (B * ER j f * fj l^'4 I Charles Hertzler vied for the open Third Ward council seat this week. He ran for the seat in November, losing to Abby Taylor. Taylor moved out of the district before assuming office, creating a vacancy in the seat at the start of this year. Photo by Molly u •T I ' cmjaa » fl ' r \ I r j! ’ V in * I m* L I |z’ “ ■ I , r I > t FT ’ Iw 01' / Z ; I ,1 bl If ' / .< i ■ Macleod I complain about conditions if you aren’t willing to get in there and fight for them and work on it yourself,” said Devroy. “So that’s what I’m trying to do give back to my community.” Being thoughtful and informed when making decisions on the council is par­ amount, said Devroy. “I think the biggest responsibilitytos to be thoughtful about the concerns put before me, to weigh out pros and cons about those specific concerns and make fair decisions. And to stay on top of the material presented in the packets for each meeting,” Devroy said. Maintaining and improving public safety and the umbrella surrounding it are Devroy’s top priorities as a council member, she said. “It’s almost like an umbrella, because I think public safety is probably one of the top priorities. Going through everything and all of the departments, I think public safety includes the roads, the sidewalks, the water, the fire department, the police department — it’s a pretty big umbrella over public safety,” she said. Devroy said important qualities for a council member are being informed, being fair and being a good listener. Hertzler retired from a long career in manufacturing, where managed mainte­ nance departments and received multi­ ple certifications. He said he learned a little bit of everything in his time in the workforce, managing budgets and being involved with business decisions as a part of his managerial duties. H Hertzler’s motivations for joining the council were similar to that of Devroy’s I *a I I [ J / lite I * W VIEW r $ 1* *' •. z * tl ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ » A r I 4 7* f ../- ? I 4 J % y' w* The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron County View Sanilac County News Your Buyer's Guide 'I ,1 / . JI >1 •T * I / a V qr. '* I r t 1 M Tj 810-664-0811 nnihomepaper.com "115 * 7 1521 Imlay City Rd. Lapeer, Ml 48446 f 4 • r• > I r,I r'I r I — a desire to be more involved in the city’s decision-making and giving back to community. “I want to know the inner workings of this city council... I want to do this to see if I can do anything to help make this city, and the people of this city, (have) a better life andabetter city,” Hertzler said. Financial responsibility is important to the duties of a council member, Hertzler said. “Also, (it is the council member’s responsibility) to offer a good service to the citizens of the city, whether it’s safety or whatever it takes to keep the city running and functioning... You have to be open-minded, but you have to be intelligent and smart about it,” said Hertzler. “That’s where I think I have the capabilities of coming in and learning this stuff and do it and make a difference. I did it in all my jobs all my life.” Council members ranked their choices t Group ■ Jeffersonian ■ Tri-County Times ■ Daily News ■ Tri-Counly Citizen ■ Oxford Leader ■ Lake Orion Review ■ Clarkston News ■ The Citizen ■ The Lowell Ledger ■ The Hastings Banner ■ Buyer’s Guide & News ■ Ad-Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shopper News ■ The Sun and News ■ The Reminder for the Third Ward appointee on a paper ballot, read by Hastings City Clerk/ Treasurer Linda Perin. Devroy received six votes from council members Jacquie McLean, John Resseguie, Jordan Brehm, Terry Stenzelbarton, Bill Nesbitt and Mayor Dave Tossava. Hertzler received two from Jon Rocha and Norm Barlow. The council voted unanimously to appoint Devroy at the regular meeting following the interview workshop on Monday. According to the city charter, the council had 45 days from the start of the new term to appoint a qualified person to the office or call for a special election. That appointee, Devroy, will serve on the seat until the next general election in 2026. Should she wish to complete the full term, Devroy must be elected at that general election. Devroy said on Monday that she plans to run for the spot in 2026. I j»Inofiu^>2j o(ii> J » » J* .■ j w 4 V ; I' A t I. A Financial • 1 4 7- - Taylor beat fellow challenger Charles Hertzler for the seat in November. Hertzler threw his hat in the ring for the open seat, along with Devroy, on Monday. The two candidates, Hertzler and Devroy, answered an identical set of 11 questions from council members. The questions were selected to reveal each candidate’s background, motivation for serving, leadership style, dedication to the position and more. Devroy, a lifelong Hastings resident, is a retired special education teacher. Before starting her teaching career at Caledonia Community Schools, Devroy was a respiratory therapist for 20 years. She has been involved with several boards and commissions throughout the area, including the Thomapple Arts Council. She has also served as an elec­ tion inspector. Devroy said she was inspired to try for the council position as a way of giving back to her community. <ye^l^y^^^-prpud 'afjthg comfqts and'1 Kaye family that s herfe,^grafi^ids ^wing up here, arid I’ve always beli^jd that you can’t A < • V I' •l too '•■X •f hi 4 •A r I > % s FOCUS 11‘it ' R J Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 0 Member SIPC 4S t. V, < I« J I t. > 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 When is a good time for Roth conversion? In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with in­ vesting. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, but you may get that opportunity as you near retirement, or even when you are retired — through a Roth conversion. Why is a Roth IRA de­ sirable for some people? 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So, for example, if aware of these advantag- you have already retired, es, you might not have but have not started colbeen able to invest in a lecting RMDs, your in­ Roth IRA for much of come may be down. your life. For one thing, Timing also comes you might have earned too into play with the finanmuch money a Roth cial markets. When the IRA, unlike a traditional market is going through IRA, has income limits. a decline, and the value Also, a Roth IRA has only of your traditional IRA been around since 1998, drops, you could conso, in the previous years, vert the same number of you were limited to a tra­ shares of the underlying ditional IRA. investments and receive As you approach retire- a lower tax bill or convert ment, though, you might more shares of these instart thinking of just how vestments for what would much you’d like to benefit have been the same tax from a Roth IRA. bill. And you can do so Finally, you could low­ by converting your tra­ er your tax bill in any giv­ ditional IRA to a Roth. en year by stretching out While this sounds simple, your Roth®IRA conver­ there’s a major caveat: sions over several vears, taxes. You’ll be taxed on rather than doing it all at the amount in pre-tax dol­ once. lars you contributed to a You’ll want to consult traditional IRA and then with your tax advisor be­ converted to a Roth IRA. fore embarking on this (Ifyou have both pre-and conversion — but if it’s after-tax dollars in your appropriate for your situtraditional IRA, the tax­ ation, you could find that able amount is based on owning a Roth IRA can the percentage of pre-tax benefit you and your famdollars.) ily for years to come. If you have large This article was yvritamounts in a traditional ten by Edward Jones for IRA, the tax bill on con­ use by your local Edward version can be significant. Jones Financial Advisor. The key to potentially Edward Jones, Member lowering this tax bill is SIPC timing. Generally speak- <* { I 1 'A Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC ? Financial Advisor p 1 i �1 t s h 01/ f Thursday, January 30, 2025 4 I ! I f 5 1 BANNEP www.HastingsBanner.com in I i 4 Barry County citizens turn out to remember MLK Jr. i I r lf»I f, I I I i ’J I .e < t r*:! *•# z »? ' -.4^ I r * K >t n • ■b 9 ‘ ** er I > tirn bfi tHi" • ' MH • 't 4 r r ( 7 TH H l Ito » r f p f f* M > \ r < w ■ Vj 1 T A ; 5 •H'-y -Til M A group of about 20 Barry County citizens and other supporters banded together to hold a march honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and non­ violent activism on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Hastings. Photo provided would be a great educational event about the nation’s history and another positive for Hastings and Barry County.” According to organizers, those who participated in the march were asked what motivated them to take part in the event, especially when they could have been keeping warm and comfortable indoors. One marcher reportedly answered Barry County residents need to recognize social justice issues affect everyone, adding the civil rights movement may have started decades ago but is still meaningfill today. Another hoped that the march would help those who feel powerless or at-risk realize they are not alone and have support in the community. And, a third participant stated that King was an inspiration to them, willing to speak truth to power. MLK began his civil rights work in 1955 and was active in it until his assassination in 1968 at the age of 39. One of his most famous speeches was “I Have a Dream,” which was delivered to a quarter of a m i 11 ion protesters gathered at the National Mall in Washington D.C. ifV t ft t <« I - * I-.'. % * « I I I Molly Macleod Editor Some rural Barry County residents will soon see faster, more reliable in­ ternet after the Biden Administration announced late last month it awarded $5,076,932 to the Barry County Ser­ vices Company for expanding and deploying a fiber-to-premises net­ work to provide high-speed internet. The award is part of the ReConnect Program, The money, split equally into $2.5 million chunks - one half a grant, the other half a loan - will be used to ex­ pand high-speed fiber internet access to 685 people, three businesses and 23 farms, said Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance President/CEO Jennifer Heinzman. Though it won’t connect every citizen in Barry County, the money makes a significant dent in the county’s goal to connect every resident with high­ speed internet. Heinzman said the chamber has been applying for rural connectivity grants left and right since 2020. “We’ve been working on this for years, and then we got to the point r H I 4 M>’ 4 1 > torii Vj « «S 1 * J 11 n >•. T . /'f « **• < -to -»■ oc« » r M r r 4 0 ’ J ■^r - J .« 4 lifi ’ to V 9 I' J Manufacturers AssocWon •l < 1 f ^i.-s < U s |f ' '-A'iji; *•; t t '■ Li;J L 5^ 2^^ 1 $ MffUlCAN MrtNVEV-TUK^’* ;lsociA-riON « Uflftc M,|n*tcwCor^'-af^ ind .. <iS k' Haworth tOIW* * >( * '«. I jj >bU I X.^c« J IIB . M* ’•‘I H4^z> wm ftetoam bk H thin SQ.empbyees v/. > f ») ,.T k* VTiN4to*< I*. • AfKibtitiy of wmpanieitortMng logelher to network, * 4. 1^22* * * to. share *deai, and f«’ef portnersWps to overcome • -1. .. r temmon challeng« X *« 'to ’ > I ft «« 1 I r V Auodartcw I 4 I ' 4 Q .r < ‘ ■ Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Elsworth’s last day with Barry County is tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. He leaves the county after 18 years for a new job in Kalamazoo County. File photo ■ < ' f' .-. *"Fr •iiKsr ; PROSECUTOR * I I Continued from Page 1 B 1 Laura Preuss of the Michigan Manufacturers Association speaks at the Bradford White iTEC center last week in front of a group of local manufacturers and educational administrators. INDUSTRY Continued from Page 2 Stafford dipped a toe in the water when he established The HUB of Bar­ ry County, which provided hands-on training for students for about a year. But, he knew that even his 8,000 square foot facility fell short of what the coun­ ty needed to make a legitimate push to I 4 4 t ^r / V J ■ 0 >9 I X .ry t « 9 j*5‘ » f) ■’i 1 pp •J i in 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan signed it into law. It is observed on the third Monday in January each year. — DM I /*' I t * f •*v . •- .r ;rfp 9' 11 J » I i 1 f J f t 9 i cr bifaj n r • * 1 J I4 t ,t r 1 I I -J** iV V <9* «4 . Il s J y 9» I t J’’* - where it was like, ‘How can we fill in this gap, this gap.’ Everything’s just been piecemeal. Any piece that can be filled is just really good news,” said Heinzman. She added funding from the Broad­ band, Equity, Access, and Deploy­ ment Program (BEAD), once it comes through, will help fill in the rest of the gaps in connectivity throughout the county. Major strides have already been made to increase the county’s connec­ tivity, Heinzman said. “We’ve already seen quite a bit. Algonquin Lake was connected last year, and Thomapple Township got a chunk connected last year. There are already big chunks that are already moving, but we’re just " continuously trying to fill the gaps.” “We’re hoping the BEAD funding and all ofthis stuff will be in the works by the end of 2026,” she said. Heinzman said she is looking for­ ward to seeing the gaps in connectivity filled around the county. “It’s really, really exciting and something we’ve been working on for years,” said Heinzman. “So, glad to see some movement.” £ r L_ [iT ■•' V Z ! i •I r- x>n. 14 i* I •• I i I V I I r; ’I', to- 4 — v« •* r*»'* 1 1 • •T 'I . V J 1 ilL«< «• , »-«a Cx i f I T>.| ir^ » * I t r s I J 1 w** Ji k>. I'i -t » f 11 1 r * ■ifc’k-i t Vf A r •"to Knn- I X ^4^ M 1^ ' r 1 .e^ai^ rfl^U .7I VNKlS k i t f4 IbK. -Zi—4' w * .^68^''''u i • J bR • I ’ T^hrr-n '' «» » •- M.* RWW^ ■ 94 ■’ ■ I ?5h07^ tri'pL I kinds of things that aren’t always in the public eye. So a lot of things i happen behind closed doors that i you guys have to figure out. We know with Julie’s leadership and your leadership in that office, that our reputation in this county has been outstanding, so we will certainly miss you with alt your contributions and expertise in that field.” Barry County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Dave Hatfield said he received several calls from attomevs to he knew last weekend lamenting the county’s I* loss of Elsworth. “i had three criminal attorneys that 1 greatly respect call me last week and said, ‘Do you know what you’re losing?’ And 1 really didn’t ' know what we were losing — but they quickly educated me.” Hatfield said the calls he received demonstrate the respect Elsworth earned amongst his peers. “It tells me a lot when people that are sitting across the aisle from you call and want to commend you on the work that you’ve done and the relationships that they’ve had with you,” Hatfield said. Elsworth thanked Nakfoor Pratt and others for their kind words on Tuesday. “Thank you very much. Thank you, Julie, everybody, 1 appreciate it. I’m going to miss my boss, I’m going to miss working for Barry County, I’m going to miss the law enforcement in Barry County,” said Elsworth. “...Thank you for giving me the privilege of working here for 18 years. It’s been an honor, and I will miss everybody. to f I I i him ,h 4 • I ’ rnss c Ufl I e ': TG /lUdl I k 4 ^IJ J I- ■^XVINte w adequately train a whole new wave of skilled workers. By looping in administrators from all the school districts that touch Barry County, and bringing industry to the table, Stafford that what might appear like a lofty goal could be a reality in the county’s future. “As far as optimism, it’s there,” Staf. ford said. defense attorney and he was a pros­ ecutor,” Nakfoor Pratt said. Commissioners praised Elsworth on Tuesday for his contributions to the county over the past two decades. “Chris, we cannot tell you how much we appreciate your 18 years of service to the county,” said County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Jackson on Tuesday. “I know that we go through all kinds of things, you guys go through all tott: I'fc t I S I j w h 1/ •( nifepgqBri y u d L e 4 > I M u. i i '»cp& X I I I < i. t Ttfi ,5 i ■A I J I. ) h 4( .> X B *^WaM«** I * i . '4 I 4 I.. J 1 i ’ » *1 x4' k I IM Mw ■I •1 V'' 4 r.^ I Haj ’L T ♦I -^■1= ■ li. uiliB 4 •.< X t’ 1 «I * I • I » '^Sk L lain ,'j Rs 0 - rTfiiii'i'fi -I » .1 > •-• W I '.-W / I ’ M s 0 ^M'-' <? 1 J LlS Ui?' :i. l.■v.Hb';' • '. I t M I «• I i 1 f (a t I i I I ' J f• U * b it..' L’< -A .•<1 w « b * t" I 1* ; f I i 'I- 1 'to fc 1 • I TC. -I. • V- ' 44b k2 rK I 3 ’ *1 I I. < I V I I> I « ( A * vu 0 t I I', tor Il s ’S ----------to----------- ’ tit; i€i ^£fie^ '— . ^1 «x L V' i\•ij? ('I»', 1 ,.'(c 1 & ♦ . T I W. "t p ■> V A’. 3$ ^4 f* ii- •l ’+ I ■»»—■• ♦ --Vk k ' s 1 < \ «. ' I ♦ ♦ ♦ '4 i s.. I I i c * X I I I S,s?y4 * to A . k ( I 4 i J. J T 4 I 1 Jfl nJ Cf* 1 1 c £...■,-52.5=2^ «< Oe ..m« wt w^. Fo<dr I | • A vest wet 500.0® < Vr' f J Z- ‘ bC Photo by Molly Macleod ne.,lr2.0«).obcc,.orsemplo»ing - I ***• Frequenters of the Hastings Riverwalk trail may have noticed that the pedestrian bridge spanning the Thornapple River near Thornapple Plaza has been blocked off to walkers. The barricades are temporary as con­ struction begins on the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts. CopperRock, the proj­ ect’s developer, plans to build three residential buildings on the property, making up roughly 135 units. Thirty-six units will be one-bedroom apart­ ments, 91 will be two-bedroom units and eight will be three-bedroom units. The project has been a long time in the making. It is located at the site of the now-burned Royal Coach building, 420 E. Mill St. and 328 E. Mill St. idvOCStcICKV se manufactuiers -1 « r f 4 > V CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES d solely on securing ! I ’ ■ ,f '.J 4 I 3b <■ About the Michigan to' I I i* f ' Ato b I r •z/ I I ihOO 9 , t Biden Administration awards $5 million for Barry County broadband network expansion 0*4 f r u 4 1 > V I I ir< ' ir- ;3 k Marchers took to the sidewalk surrounding the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings around midday on Jan. 25, carrying handmade signs with quotes from Dr, King's civil rights speeches and other inspirational sayings. Photo provided A, ' 4 i vi' z * 1. .*4 < ✓ V 4 1^ 4 ✓ -- PIF I k y I $ IB 7 k 4 f' It ‘ ,s>‘ wO* " b •t • > I VW ? m w iL- k-A '^7 * V —J •r I - i 4 I *4 CM t' -IV’ k.. miMfl "W -»•(( Vt' f -4* •. * J I W“ , 4 .■ ■ .-^4 „ . \. 1 4* n ; i I. N ■f '/r •4, II •Ar.’V"* f •4’ 3U 9 J > « « I V - « 1- I w.. IM 4' 1 DREAMING t < 1/ J KM: *<— I W .AM a •n f. • I ‘.u \ A .’I ■ to. ^4 L'i?’ A I I I » ' *¥ r• « • t I ■to f: » .• *• 4. t- ■r. i i 1 * 1 J ' I f' 4 I ;r* * ‘'=. • p R » •i a• B!MrF± , s 4 1 1 , *; *'*'X e •'.ip: 4 « I I I •l K I I ] Z^; t — • ’^•- w. s.; A| I r A 1 z I, 3 I 1 t h: :4: K 1> • • . J e ' A ;I bl i. < sV’ .r :4t .S r r’ y DID YOU SEE? • ' ! I I A group of about 20 Barry County citizens and other supporters banded together to hold a march honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and non-violent activism on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Hastings. The marchers look to the sidewalk surrounding the Barry County Court­ house in Hastings around midday, carrying handmade signs with quotes from Dr. King’s civil rights speeches and other inspirational sayings, ac­ cording to a statement provided by organizers of the event. Christina Bush of Nashville, who coordinated the march, stated she was pleased with the turnout. “I appreciate the guidance 1 re­ ceived ft-om county and city leader­ ship as I planned the event,” Bush said. “Unfortunately, the weather pre­ vented us from gathering on Monday (Jan. 20), MLK Day itself, but I was very pleased with the turnout we had on Saturday, especially since 1 think this may have been the first march in Hastings commemorating Dr. King.” The group reportedly made several stops at the comer of Broadway and State Street, giving motorists and passersby the chance to read their signs. Organizers stated drivers honked and waved in support, with some rolling down their windows and calling out theirthanks for remember­ ing King’s legacy. “There was such a positive re­ sponse from the participants and people in town that day that I think it would be great to have this event every year, perhaps bringing in speak­ ers and musicians,” Bush added. “It J I h I �* ^9 1 ♦ I MM I b www.HastingsElanner.com Uiiv — ■« HHS VUlnterfest activities kick off Sunday f 1^ I ««|T t (a -A.* A *■1*4 TT1 iFV AOJ I b9B f 4 , v? ** 4 St :.. i4iJ3«AC V'nnt i>i, 't b !i u; iBHaj jBL'C'j £ * ’..'Mi® /X fi '.'0^ t -touH 'U . ’Ia»> '' '.H .j iS'tJftU ’ J. < 4p r i. Ii < ■fjt. * I < \ k 9 t 1 V: i 4 fltk \ »< HS. > 1 a -1 i I. ... 1 . .\.TT’.. i ftj . ^bv I I ’■'tit. w ► I J •4 •• ' «lb uTk' IK t '-A, - "»-f L '* G » •>J ■>4^ “•r k < J G' < i / U I » I 1 1 * k * Hastings ?Vrea Sc hools is aiming to kick cabin fever to tl le curb with another installment of Wint erfest, which starts on Sunday, Feb. 2. ‘ Winterfest is prenented by Hastings High School and d< :signed not only to introduce fun activ^ ties to a seemingly endless winter, but« the activities also raise money for a m 'orthy cause inside of the school commi Jnity. Proceeds from thii; year’s event go to benefit the Howell amily. Jason How­ ell, a teacher at Has] ings High School, unexpectedly lost his wife, Sunshine, in November of 2024, | leaving him as the sole caretaker of her j hree children. The money will go to hes Ip cover the many unexpected costs thail come with such an abrupt transition and tragedy. This year’s events ii iclude a volleyball tournament (Feb. 2), I he First Respond­ ers vs. Teachers Baskl ;tball Game (Feb. 3), a bake sale (Feb. J) and trivia night, which will be held n om 5:30 to 8:30 'i • J 5 I 1. •K 1,^ Thursday, January 30, 2025 PHE HASTINGS BANNER J CLASSIFIEDS I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 ■ffCM K » ■ 1 ■w TREE SERVICE BUYING ALL HARDWOODS; r A- K Walnut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. t 4 Paying top dollar. Call for pricing I i 32 « L' gle walnut trees. Insured, liability & * A 4-* J and Free Estimates. Will buy sin­ workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, 4 r * I '?J|» .■!.» J (269)818-7793. F •» < • 4*" *• 1 > T. -AU *< "W < ■ l" 4 bR I 31* L♦ - £ Hastings High School Winterfest activities kick off on Sunday. Pictured here is a past year’s First Responders vs. Teachers Basketball Game. This year, the game is scheduled for Feb. 3. Photo provided p.m. on Feb. 5 at Venue 1230. Sunshine’s favorite color was pink; attendees should plan to dress in pink for Feb. 3’s basketball game. Students will also participate in some in-school activities, such as a pep rally, a class coin drive, and a dance. — Hastings Area School System ( f fl I I I f ( I ’s « » Peters (announces he will not seek reelection in 2026 I tv < t-j48r'«;^^SS ' Molly Macleod Editor -9 I * * I I Michigan Senator (jary Peters an­ nounced on Tuesday j he will not be seeking reelection in 2( )26. The announcement < :omes as Peters rounds his 10th year s^irving as one of * .'a ‘-TAS'i; r*t It r 4 iJ < JJ J 1 1 % f 'I ‘fp’- i t A f *I I L k 11 hi ' ,'?.A > 3d* 1 I s» n;! d>* A J I ■**»«» 1- ’’t&o- ‘?l ■J,'J t 1 . •» 'i'.’UU « r> •v Al* < •> Vh>U i » r ’ ’ <<b3 I' I i no. >; 4 r'b' ‘ Tf tu..' •J I r I’rfoJM r ' i ‘ivod I i ' iUiV' ‘ s V., * •k ( I UJiiHS. «JOl 1 fill^7 •? ‘ TT^iX » MT* ' ' waft ■1■I i. * <. X lU i * 'ilv' OflL ITT * ► M l.i r >? *M biY I .. I I J T I I * 4R «» I'l Vf ii r. 4^ I I I 1 imndx CN; ' --- I I g » B R •• uM«>» ms:^ 91! BI ' l«llK rr .•W fl r i yilnx-:. I ...-.ft ; r Mark Kolanowski, presit lent & CEO at Highpoint Community B| ink, recently announced the promotion' of Chelsey Foster to executive vice prei sident, chief operating officer. 1 9 3/^ I! ■I ’ i B* > k I I I H1 - - •rr IL I J' 1 ■X' •» / nrr"' officer. He has a bachelor ys degree in business from Alma College, is a grad­ uate of the Perry School of Banking through the Michigan Banker’s Associ­ ation, and is currently entering his third year of the Graduate School of Banking program through the University of Wis- 1 TbjV’-ttjV « tv-** 11.J • Mk* I i 3<5 nT’’! jl; , t-pe . niKfdjirZ I I . * h . . . 1 < <K tirrt'' ’ u I'TiJ'- > U L 1 II k ff J,.; , I ••}.. Old) I I I' Lubn ’) consin-Madison. “Since joining HCB two years ago, Chelsey’s leadership, innovative think­ ing, and strong business development results have been instrumental to our suc­ cess,” Kolanowski said. “I’m confident he will continue to excel in this new role.” Foster is also involved in numerous community activities, including serving as chairman of the Barry County Eco­ nomic Development Alliance Advisory Board, vice chairman of the Barry Coun­ ty Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, vice chairman of the Barry County Land Foster joined HCB in 2023 as senior vice president, business dlevelopment r r 4 ) 5F Foster (receives promotion at HCB II < I I ( Governor Gretchen Whitmer lauded Peters for his service this week. “Senator Gary Peters has been a stead­ fast champion for Michigan,” Whitmer said. “As a member of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, he has fought tirelessly to create good-pay­ ing jobs, bring manufacturing back to our state, strengthen our auto industry, lower Michiganders’ health care costs and protect reproductive freedom. “As a veteran of the U.S. Navy Re­ serve, Senator Peters recognizes the importance of a strong national defense and helped secure Michigan as a defense leader through his advocacy for Michi­ gan’s Selfridge AirNational Guard Base. “I am deeply grateful to Senator Peters for his service, both as a Michigander and fiiend,” Whitmer said. As Peters prepares to wrap up his de­ cades-long career in politics, he is look­ ing forward to riding off into the sunset. “I am leaving Congress, but I am not retiring, I look forward to writing many more chapters when my term ends. I do not know what those chapters will be, but I expect one of them will be me finding endless twisting back roads where I can experience thejoy oftotal freedom riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle on a warm sunny day,” he said. b I I •’’U political career in 1995, representing Michigan’s 14th District in the Mich­ igan Senate. He served in the state senate until 2002. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan’s 14th and 9th districts from 2009 to 2015. Peters also boasts a long career in the United States Navy Reserve, where he served from 1993 to 2008. He also spent 20 years working in the private sector as a financial advisor. “When I was first elected to Congress and I look forward to the lew ones with both anticipation and excjitement.” Peters assumed longtime Michigan Senator Carl Levin’s seat a fter defeating Terri Lynn Land in 2014. R eters success­ fully defended his seat agai inst challeng­ er John James in the 2020 election. Before serving as one q f Michigan’s two senators, Peters began his state I! « Michigan Senator Gary Peters announced this week he will not be seeking reelection when his term expires in 2026. Photo provided I It A* * : ' ‘KJ^: .4* democracy can only rer nain healthy and vibrant when every c itizen takes an active role in strengthe ning their community. There are many i vays people can choose to serve their conj imunity and all are important. The how, and when we serve is different for eve< yone and what we do becomes part of a U'Jiique individual life story having m(iny chapters,” Peters said this week. 'I1 “At this point in my lif e, I have been able to write many diff^^ rent chapters, 'V * - h. A I I I ! r ♦» ( Michigan’s United Stages senators. The Democrat will end his t erm at the end of 2026, having served 12 ’ years as senator. “I have always beliew^d that American r in 2008,1 always knew there would come a time to pass ±e torch to ±e next gener­ ation of public servants and allow them the opportunity to bring fresh energy and ideas to our nation’s capital. Our founding fathers envisioned members of Congress as citizens serving their country for a few terms and then returning to private life. I agree. After three terms in the House and two terms in the Senate, I believe now is time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my cunent chapter and turn over the reins. I will therefore not seek reelection in 2026,” Peters said. Though Peters announced his inten­ tions to retire at the end of his term, he says there is still more to do before then. “I have two more years remaining in my current term and there is more work to do. I intend to continue my work on issues important to all Michiganders by working to lower costs, make sure everyone has the opportunity to succeed, feel safe in their community, and protect core American democratic values. “My service in the Congress has been the honor of my life. It has been a hum­ bling responsibility given to me by the voters ofthe state I love. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve, and I believe my work has left our country a better place.” a V' J 1 I lb ' t. Bank Authority, chairman of the Barry Community Foundation Impact Invest­ ment Committee, a current member and past president of Hastings Rotary Club, and recently joined the Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Community Advisory Board. Highpoint Community Bank was founded in 1886 and currently has offic­ es in Hastings, Middleville, Nashville, Caledonia, Wayland, Marshall, and a loan production office in Kalamazoo. For more information, visit online at highpointcommunitybank.com. > i; ■p * -L Chelsey Foster I I *• « •tf I > •0* ■j •it ch*- > w •: k *■ 11^ 4 r- 1- ■ r.f. a ? V R / , I •'A • » ■it J1 I ’S ** : YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. iI I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. I VIEV^T Group Z \\ i Your Community Connection *. •••■** "5 •* I BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN M ,YI ltLO37^ ,r^ kSdftira-? 7 > F-Ti;- ’r; 3 !rr i J3 3VIT.VHL1 ! E* ■ u* rfS- TIWLU^ ASSESSING UNIT Li?* » V cil'hR ' railr, 1 d*r.n I / t b I » 1 ' •A iP\ Hb 3 A I » «> r b ■ / -'/LLf I* ci b»» [TOWNSHIPS ASSYRIA BALTIMORE BARRY CARLTON CASTLETON HASTINGS HOPE IRVING JOHNSTOWN MAPLE GROVE ORANGEVILLE PRAIRIEVILLE RUTLAND THORNAPPLE WOODLAND YANKEE SPRINGS CITIES__________ HASTINGS -U V •3 •? • • 4< 2025 TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION t ai 2 I \j5i { II ;x { 1 I* ■r K Prepared and published in ac cordance with Act 165 of 1971, being Section 211.34a of Michigan General Property Tax Law. x *• A.. ’□1 3‘.’ » t • • t* . * ta 5 <e JIK"k e -Vt F" ’ K rr.o;. f I .> Ir r, * I t p • “T k O-' -r- I k / r a r iL* ■ ■ ar V r ■J. ,''■ Ur I H'. I < .MfOtX ./^xU - rH i* J , i 7 I k —J' A • ii 4 f • I'l » k I f , :l u i b U *1 >« ** «* If p JV I .. AGRICULTURAL Ra'tio Multiplier 47,57 1.05108 49.46 1.01092 47.25 1.05820 47.192 1.04341 47.135 1.04493 44.96 1.11210 47.78 1.04646 48.JL0 1,03950 45.^12 1.10327 48.75 1.02564 44.8'4 1.11508 44.9 5 1.11235 50.23 0.99542 47.16 1.06022 46.25 1.08108 49.59 1.00827 COMMERCIAL Multiplier Ratio 55.51 0.90074 49.37 1.01276 46.31 1.07968 49.70 1.00604 48.51 1.03072 53.61 0.93266 45.18 1.10668 49.63 1.00746 43.25 1.15607 50.09 0.99820 49.11 1.01812 50.05 0.99900 49.17 1.01688 49.97 1.00060 43.06 1.16117 44.51 1.12334 REAL PROPERTY BY CLASSIFICATION INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL Ratio Multiplier Ratio Multiplier 47.31 1.05686 46.64 1.07204 38.48 1.29938 41.92 1.19275 40.22 1.24316 47.51 1.05241 1.00341 44.39 49.83 1.12638 53.40 0.93633 47.37 1.05552 0,93756 45.31 53.33 1.10351 1.01585 43.81 49.22 1.14129 1.01358 45.37 49.33 1.10205 0.99820 45.45 50.09 1,10011 1.16877 48.48 42.78 1.03135 1.29735 45.85 38.54 1.09051 1.24657 44.16 40.11 1.13225 1.05775 45.24 47.27 1.10522 1.04866 45.14 47.68 1.10767 1.11757 48.83 44.74 1.02396 1.00766 45.56 49.62 1.09745 45.47 44.36 43.60 1.09963 1.12714 1.14679 I ,•> f' ^»r llLCM'aiijp-, j *.4 I "y' J*/: .-.g: z I 1M A I I lA Vj I s 7'' !? •’.i* ri •k FD'.itl’ • 1 a N/C N/C: No parcels in classification I 1 /I -.^l!-' UliJ ?IL . 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I Meshia Rose, Equalization Director r 4 ♦ 4 ♦ I I f/ PERSONAL PROPERTY Ratio Multiplier 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000 50.00 1.00000| 50.00 l.OOOOOi i.oooool 50.00 50.00 Multiplier: Equalization factor necessary to equate assessed value to equalized value b -It’ N/C .P'■.« P' I 1.06090 DEVELOPMENTAL Ratio Multiolier N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C Ratio: Average ratio of assessed value Ci|> market value ■"'1.' .1 . ! 1 47.13 TIMBER-CUTOVER Multiolier Ratio N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C I fl­ k I* January 17, 2025 1.00000 �I I f If- A I 4u I 6 Thursday, January 30, 2025 BANNER 'i V I I » ’4 www.HastingsBanner.com y m o IW !fU OBITUARIES % ■» 1 i r t X V i 9 s VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM t': •' k 11 - J F* 11 .s Gerald Lee Cook Gerald Lee Cook passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Delton, Ml, on January 24, 2025, at I the age of 86. Born on May I 15,1938 to Harold Millard and Marian (Beattie) Cook, in the same close-knit community, Lee's life was a testament to dedication, hard work, and the importance of family. A proud 1956 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Lee’s commitment to his country was evident through his service in the United States Army Reserves 415th Civil Affairs Battalion. Over his six-year tenure, he achieved the rank of Sergeant, a role he carried out with honor and distinction. T Following his miiita^ service, Lee dedicated himself to his community, I •s' : serving as an Orangeville Township Board Trustee for two years, Treasurer for 28 years, and V Supervisor for two years. His Fw j professional life was marked by a successful career as a Journeyman Millwright with Hackett Construction, from which he retired in 1998. Lee was also a proud member of Millwrights Local #1102 for 32 years, where he was wellrespected by his peers. Lee's heart was always closest to home. On May 15,1964, he married Marian (Carpenter) Calkins in a beautiful ceremony at the Orangeville Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Glen Campbell. Together they raised <1 I / > •4 V -*s • •l to! a loving family, with five children: Mark (Su) Calkins, Mike Calkins, David Cook, Gordon (Lisa) Cook, and Kenny Cook. Lee was also a cherished grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Chris (Chastidy) Calkins, Karl Calkins, Katie Calkins, Adam Calkins, Thad (Jenny) Calkins, Jacob (Kate) Calkins, Lauryn Cook, Sarah Cook, Mary Cook, and the late Wyatt Cook. His joy was further multiplied by six great-grandchildren. Lee’s interests were as diverse as his skills. A talented woodworker and craftsman, he created animals from scrap metal and meticulously restored antique “hit and miss” gas engines. His handson knowledge was generously shared as he helped his sons build their homes and garages. An avid NASCAR fan, Lee even participated in the Petty Driving School at MIS. He cherished attending his grandchildren’s sport s games, reading, and simply enjoying time with his family. Lee’s good sense dif humor and knack for tinkering around the house will be fondly remembered by all w /ho knew him. Lee’s family would 1 ike to give a special thanks to Dr. Jason b adwig. Dr. Joseph Roth, and the caring: staff at Centrica Care Navigators for their c are throughout the years. Lee’s funeral servi ce was conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 2g ,, 2025 at WilliamsGores Funeral Homje. Pastor Jerald Jones officiating. Burial to' ok place in Prairieville Township Cemeter^'. Memorial contribiutions to Wyatt M. Cook Memorial Scholars hip will be appreciated. Please visit www) williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a me mory or leave a condolence messai ge for Lee’s family. .I • iT I Wr Area gardeners can learn the why and how of winter sowing and seed stratifi­ cation at a garden workshop on Sunday, Feb. 2,2025. Master Gardener Robbin Glass is leading the free workshop, which will run from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn how to sow seeds during the winter and why that skill is still important today. Most native plants, medicinal herbs and sev­ eral perennials require this treatment. Winter sowing is an easy, hassle-free way to start seeds that require cold moist Stratification that keeps critters from rav­ aging them. Students will learn which seeds to win­ ter sow or not and when to winter sow. Glass will perform demonstrations. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA Church Community Hall & Grounds at 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-652MM 3056. UirgUt •> I Moolenaar staff avaHaUe to discuss constituent assistance month where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are experiencing with a federal agency. Moolenaar’s office is offering help to con­ stituents who need assistance with a federal agency, including the VA and the IRS. Staff members will be available Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar are host­ ing meeting times across the district next See MOOLENAAR on 8 i M m H r— _ I * i t Worship Togeth er J 'r I** I •In** i ap; r u*^.. 1 r ( I J I V t I < I W- ft $ Hinniji •r i) 'Ml ) ) « 3- 1 I " •s J I I fiijov .’'fi’El; 231 : S’sv.- rtTnsa,.nlhtaB tJ : I nnr,j sni t,nn HEU- 4 1 jni nr ?' inter । 4^ •• r il CH! ;!,') , / kr’-: I. I lETOa blue- ^rhirue T I .’lYgrpn, / r • • 5 • ij * • .tp faTii 11 H'Mf.n'|r5 •V QiLiLL' 8C ♦ s : ;(nrr^i,U iCGrnitiiv'’ ■' •» '•S'' <nnitLidi"i'!i';o ti J I ’|ii t r I ■ 'non»)n; i' f American Pickers’ filming in Michigan this sp ring The “American Pickers” are returning to Michigan this spring. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel televi­ sion series throughout the area this March. “American Pickers” is a long-running documentary series that airs on The History Channel, which explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they meet characters with interesting stories and fun items. They hope to give historically signifi­ cant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The show’s team is looking for leads and would love to explore locals’ hidden treasures. Anyone who has a unique item, a story to tell and is ready to sell is invited to reach out to the show. The pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums or anything open to the public. Those interested in having their ' ‘ SHRa I OOQ]^^ •l *> * ■J I jLL — Garden workshop discusses winter sowing Feb. 2 I; ***^ Wdom I . r ,1 . W’' J . .1 I, I k B , L ••• 4* If' t »' •> 1 '3',' •> I A Lr f 4« "I J .4» w- 1- I jir* f I ie^ 1 A :i » J r u J' J d**' > 9 '.Uf ** . L- 5 illicit' ’TV 7 i b I I :b •J : < K* f FT d J w I jX ti ”0 Ib c I V I y .to I •>* ."I : i^ J (• 9 .31 t < « ;;s* I** I b A ■531 4 .rtjar r-** laris flM- ¥ «.-3afl' it ihi'' if* 4 > Mi Producers for the television show American Pimkers” will be filming in Michigan this summer. Photo provided -u h II 5, »•/ lit liS' i5 » <€, r:n *** ** pc ir* i*’ A *1*- ■■ ■; I* l-A Stit ‘ - ( 1 s • Jfcb»l*9!a« I I collections featured on the show are asked to subm it a name, phone number, location and de :scription ofthe collection with photos t(i) americanpickers@cineflix.com or b y calling 646-493-2184. Those interes ted can also submit info on Facebook to @GotAPick. MM Il < «■ f I r t I *5 J 4 I r azA i Wt fe ii w ' r FT r s fcitTee-W .' .u - ‘:; i* ...... , — ■■ ’ s n* nUU ^31? 2 •T 't -Ml** • » 1 ( at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY LIFEGATE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHURCH "We Exist To Be An 1 I L I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Is To The World Around Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: RO. Box 8, School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED HASTINGS METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries; Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH (PCA) CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle ST. ROSE OF LIMA Bible Study and 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on v/orship services is provided by The Hastings Sanner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 11^^ 9 J «• •'.'2’^anii ..4 HotLinelbols&Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 -< I 1 f; ; « * ■A ; Thursday, Jan. 30 - January Se­ ries - Michaela O’Donnell: Life in Flux, 12:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches an Os­ car-nominated 1940 film starring Raymond Massey and Gene Lock­ hart, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m.; January Series - Hunter Woodall: They Told me I Couldn’t Walk, so I Decided to Run, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 - Take Your Child to the Library Day (calendar of activ- ities), 9 3.111.-2 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 3 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 ia.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. . y Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6-11 - Friends of HPL Book Sale don ations accepted. More iriformation about these and other eve^nts is available by calling the librar y, 269-945-4263. A A » t w~- 'L w* 54 a. 5i«l 4k * ,k »r; b wt fl I •I ■ •45 lUef k<Jt *c < ,1 * •U.. I u- > 712 •T- r '<b> LA * bl 5 -X— •^y I Tt;/ * n V » s 1.^ ‘>s I 1 L .i PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I I - « 1 I I '• Th »* r• 3^ h: I 4 B vX. r ‘'SM ■ ’^jS ^hi * < K f. I to *4 P TA 1 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute org/events/ •A «4l» * << .1. ;> • Fi- — ** I •' to* — nm* J ■z-W ■>"* 'A - -JAN. 31-FEB. 6 f I I -i I 6 1 ’’^2 ’iSL.T-iv w *k. - «- d L '.«r ' IP. 1 Cl' t I Jan. 1-31 — Jan. Storybook Walk: “Bird Count" by Susan Edwards Richmond; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Join a mother and daughter as they participate in the Christmas Bird Count. What kinds of birds will they find? After your storybook adventure, stop by the south side of the Visitor Center to pick up your own bird count activity. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Jan. 1-31 — Backyard Bird Walk. What kinds of birds might live in your backyard? Follow the self-guided trail to find out. Afterward, visit the south side of the Visitor Center for a bird count activity and additional information on the Great Backyard Bird Count. This activity is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Feb. 1-28 — Feb. Storybook Walk: “Winter Trees" by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sight * •A* < 948-8004 for information. CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- 1 School Youth Group; 6:30 Prayer. Call Church Office Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. (Children Kindergarten-5± p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. I I « .2 wi SCHEDULE' Pastor Tod Shook Telephone I I! Expression Of Who Jesus Hastings. >T.«- ««n e •• HASTINGS FREE ’'4 < .h I and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided cm the Black Walnut Trail. Feb-1-28 — A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute’s rose hips. Saturday, Feb. 1 — Barry County Water (juality Monitoring Program inform^;ional session, 1-2 p.m. Thursolay, Feb. 6 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space, 10-11 a.m. February theme: Snow Science. Every season is outdoor season! Bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more. This progrann is designed for children and their acJcompanying caregivers. Please plan tolattend and be engaged with your child for this program. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. . . *^. irro? N I i J -illk; J 11 < f I "*• J I •• • J -IT ... "t - v» to 4.^ W-M I / s — 'M I • I *x k I 1 A f J t 14 » L -to i ■? ‘ A\ w. I rsvT * VX IF I I *» J riL t ■n-. I ■I 5. V H I A r 1 I i x * h T. « I 'k ’ •j * >' t* f’ \ I I i_:■ t I .*«» * I 1 I S, .1 '’tii • ft I 1 X- si . • •I ‘ V**f b' to « * • 1 'r I I T'l’ K 1 I s I J > X L »• f'->. “9i! . t to k f 'V A 1 'll t - k 3» I. ■ » .*1 1 . 13. 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When you con­ sider that this short period produced two world wars, a worldwide 10-year depression and communications unheard of when I was bom, perhaps no other 45-year period in history has seen so much change.” Chapter 1: 1910-1930 “The August sun had made the sidewalk very hot, but going barefoot for two months had toughened my feet. My main concern was not to step on the cracks between concrete slabs. ‘Step on a crack and you’ll break your grandmo±er’s back,’ the girl next door had told me. Since she was in the ninth grade and I was only 4 years old, I believed anything she said. “I made my way past the apple tree and the job on the sidewalk at Brandstedders, across the ‘hi^ place’ and turned the comer at Heltsels. From here, I could walk under the maple trees to the C.K.&S. railroad tracks and depot. Across the tracks, it was only a few steps to the big box elder tree at the comer of the lot upon which my father’s drug store stood. “As I came to the dmg store, the walk became wood­ en boards. The store was on a slight rise and the walk inclined, then it widened out in front of the old frame building. Then it dropped gently and narrowed again. “The boardwalk continued to the post office on Delton’s main comer. The whole business district con­ sisted of one block of stores served by boardwalks. “I entered the drug store and, seeing that my father was busy, made my way back to the open wooden stairway that went up to the wallpaper room. I sat on the steps and watched my father, whom I called ‘Papa,’ (who) was talking to a farmer whose horses and wagon were hitched outside. “The farmer said, ‘Ellis, I see that they are at it in Europe again.’ This was the beginning of the First World War in August 1914. These words are the first clear memory of my life that I can recall with certainty as to place and time. “Our house, built in 1910, in the year I was bom, was the newest and one of the nicest in Delton, a hamlet of less than 200 people. We had a coal-fired hot water frimace with radiators in each room. The large living room, with fireplace, stretched across the front of the house. The feeling of spaciousness was enhanced by the absence of a wall between the living room and din­ ing room. Both rooms had varnished hardwood floors. There was a swinging door between the dining room and kitchen. The woodfired kitchen stove had a warm­ ing oven, baking oven and a hot water reservoir. The sink and cistern pump were on the south wall. “The door to the cellar was on the north wall between the doors to the dining room and Papa’s and Mama’s bedroom. Between the cellar door and the dining room door was a shelf that held a granite water pail and dipper. “On the wall above the water pail was our telephone, , an oak box containing two batteries and a magnet that was activated by a crank on the side. The mouthpiece protruded from the front. Our phone was on a party line with the dmg store. “If we wanted to call the dmg store, we made two short rings with the crank on the side. If we wanted to place a call, other than to the store, we cranked once. When the girl at the central office answered, we gave her the name of the party we were calling. There were no telephone numbers. “I still miss the personal service the central girls gave us. If we were calling Mrs. Jones, the operator might ; say, ‘The Joneses are in Kalamazoo, visiting relatives, they won’t be home until tomorrow afternoon.’ “Papa and Mama’s bedroom opened off both the kitchen and the living room. The upper floor, with its four bedrooms and one unfinished room we called the attic, was reached by a stairway from the dining room. “Off the kitchen was a screened porch. The screens were replaced by storm windows in the winter. The back steps from the porch led to the path through the grape arbor to the outhouse. “In the summer, the outhouse was a torrid, smelly place. In winter, when it might be 10 below zero, you sat on your hands so your bare bottom wouldn’t freeze to the seat. Our toilet paper was sheets from a Butler Brothers Catalog or a newspaper. “Just outside the porch was our well. All water for cooking, drinking and for the chickens and cows was pumped by hand. In winter, pumping without gloves could result in the hands freezing to the pump handle. “On Saturday nights, we all bathed. Water was pumped from the cistern, heated on the wood stove and a No. 3 round galvanized tub was set on the kitch­ en floor. We sat in the tub and washed in about three or four inches of hot water. “Sunday mornings, my three brothers and I went to Sunday School. In the churchyard, there was a shed for the rigs and horses. People from town all walked to church, but people from the country came in wagons and carriages in the summer and sleighs and cutters in the winter. “In those years, there were few snowmobiles, and most of these were on blocks in ±e winter. The cars had to be cranked by hand to start. Those early cars had no batteries and no starters. The tail light was a I? » 9 w •T^D^ir L 'r. 6 fi. «< t era ri * t: % .* < I « j I ■b ♦ t > •4 T k 5 I f V J e <w. > » »■ .*. *<* r L 4 «rxj ' 1 t: K fl * '< * 9 * t ?=?■ » f‘ i ** 1**. A .1 The Faulkner Family in 1918; (back row, from left) Harriett Faulkner, mother of Ellis S. Faulkner; Grace Faulkner, wife of Ellis Faulkner; his sisters, Bessie and Goldie; (center row, in uniform) Ellis S. Faulkner and son Paul; (front row) Arnold, Robert and Earl, sons of Ellis and Grace kerosene lamp. The front lights were sometimes car­ bide, although I believe a few at this time had dim electric headlights that ran off the magneto. The car­ bide lamps were on each side of the windshield. “Gasoline was sold at ±e grocery store. The gaso­ line was pumped by hand from a storage tank into a glass tank five or six feet above the ground. The gal­ lons were marked on the glass. When the grocer had pumped ±e desired amount of gasoline into ±e glass, he drained it through the hose into the car. “The car’s choke wire stuck out front so you could choke while you cranked. Sometimes the engine would ‘kick,’ causing the crank to spin backward. Broken arms as a result of this were not uncommon. “The gas and spark were regulated by levers on the steering wheel. Three pedals on the floor controlled ±e car. One was the brake, one was low gear when pushed in, high gear when let out and neutral halfway in. The other was pushed in for reverse. ‘Most homes in Delton before the 1920s were light­ ed with kerosene lamps, but our house had gasoline lamps. There was a gasoline tank in the basement, which Papa kept pressurized with a pump that looked like a bicycle pump. The lights were connected to the tank with small copper tubing. The light fixtures were on ±e ceiling wi± two chains hanging from the valve, one to turn on the gasoline and one to turn it off. “The lamp was equipped wi± a fragile mantle. To light it, a torch was dipped in alcohol and lighted, ±en hung under ±e mantle. If one carelessly let the torch hit ±e mantle, the mantle disintegrated. Anyone famil­ iar with a Coleman lantern will understand. On Monday, my mother did the washing for six people. With dad working and the boys at school or too young to help, she had to pump and heat the water. A wringer was set up in the middle of the kitchen. On each side of the wringer was a place for round galvanized tubs, the ones ±at served as bathtubs on Saturday night. One tub held hot suds and a galvanized washboard, the other clear hot water. After scrubbing the clothes on the board, Mother cranked them through the wringer into the rinse sub. Then, the wash tub had to be emptied into the sink and the rinsed clothes cranked back through the wringer, then carried outside and pinned to the clo±esline. “Imagine, if you can, a typical winter Monday. Mother had to wash six pairs of heavy long underwear, heavy flannel sheets from all the beds, pillowcases, our long black stockings, shirts, dresses, tablecloths, dish towels, bath towels, etc. They had to be hung outdoors in freezing weather and when frozen dry, brought back in. Besides this, she got three meals for six people on a wood range. On Tuesday, the laundry had to be ironed with flat irons on the wood range. “Mother baked all our bread, cakes and pies, and canned all our fruit and vegetables. We didn’t buy any baked goods or canned goods. Most of the time, we had our own eggs, chickens and milk. “When the cow was dry, we did get milk from the milkman. He came after dark carrying a can of milk in one hand and a lantern in the other. Over the spout of the milk can was a quart measure. Mother would put out a granite pan with a plate over it. On the plate, she would place an 8-cent ticket for each quart of milk that she wanted. “I know the milkman carried his lantern in his left hand because many a time, lying in bed, I could look out the window and see the giant shadow of his legs on the house next door as he came up the walk to our back porch. The swinging lantern made the shadowy legs walk back and forth across the neighbor’s house. They reached from the basement to the roof. “My father’s sister. Aunt Bessie, was a registered pharmacist, but none of us thought it strange for a woman to have a career. She had never heard of the women’s rights movement and didn’t know that she was oppressed. She lived with Grandma and Grandpa Faulkner in Delton. “I have only a vague memory of Grandpa Herbert Earl Faulkner, as he died when I was 5 or 6. He had spent most of his life working in a furniture factory in Lowell for $1 a day. He coughed a lot and Mama said he had consumption. I presume it was from inhaling wood dust for all those years. “Grandma was bom Harriet Gibson in Lowell March u 28, 1858. When my father, Ellis Earl Faulkner was bom Oct. 2, 1877, ±ey lived in a small house on the outskirts of Lowell. They supplemented my grandfather’s meager wages by raising a garden, chickens and pigs. “My grandmother used to tell about bears raiding the pig pen while my grandfa±er was at work. She would pick up a club and drive the bears back into the woods. She was a large woman with spirit and determination. “I presume her schooling was meager by today’s standards, but she spoke and wrote better than many of today’s college graduates. She set high standards for her children, Ellis, Goldie and Bessie. Her children carried these standards with them all their lives. “My grandmother may have been the inspiration for the Faulkner code of honor: A Faulkner’s word is his bond. A Faulkner never lies, cheats or steals. I hope this proud tradition, nurtured in the modest cabin in ±e woods near Lowell, and exemplified by father’s and mother’s lives will be the common bond between their descendants for all the generations to come. “My mother was bom Anna Grace Matter in Grand Rapids Oct. 23, 1874. Her childhood circumstances were in sharp contrast to my facer’s. Her father was a wealthy furniture manufacturer by the name of Elias Matter. Her mother was Anna Toot, daughter of Adam Toot, who settled in Irving, Mich., in the 1850s. “John Toot of New York has written an interesting history of the Toot family. Pictures still exist of the Elias Matter home at 112 Fountain St. built in 1871. It was one of Grand Rapids’ finest homes. “The Matters had servants, horses, carriages, and were patrons of the opera. They spent their summers on ±e shores of Lake Michigan in Petoskey. But the panic of 1893 drove ±e Nelson Matter Company into bankruptcy. They had nearly completed a large order from ±e English royal family for one of their palaces when it was canceled. “My mother was 19. She became a school teacher in Saginaw and later in Middleville. It was here that she met and fell in love with an assistant pharmacist at the Armstrong Drug Store. They married in Aug. 1899 and moved to Hastings. “In June 1900, my brother Paul was bom. In 1903 with the backing of his boss, my father bought the drug store in Delton. For several years, they lived upstairs over the drug store. It is a tribute to my mother that she was able to happily adjust the gas lights, the paved streets, the theater and other luxuries she had known in Grand Rapids, to the culturally deprived frontier-type hamlet of Delton with its dirt streets and rough people. “The only commercial entertainment in Delton from 1900 to the 1920s was the Hunt Stock Company, a traveling tent show that played in Delton four days a year. “Oh, there was a Whist Club and sandlot baseball. My father loved baseball and pitched for the Delton team. The Delton team played Hickory Comers, Prairieville, Dowling and other nearby towns, all of which were smaller than Delton. “When 1 was 5,1 started in the first grade at the Delton School. The school had 10 grades in two rooms. The ‘little room' housed the first five grades and was taught by a girl who had just graduated from a one-year course at County Normal School in Hastings. The sixth through the 1 Ofti grades were taught by a man in the ‘big room.’ Those who continued school after the 10th grade rode the C.K.&S. to Hastings and back each school day. This old steam train was their school bus. “No one who ever rode the C.K.&S. will ever for‘ get that quaint train or the amiable conductor, Charlie McCall. He coped with his sometimes-boisterous teen­ age passengers with just the right mixture of firmness and understanding. “After school, we had a few chores to do, such as feeding and watering the chickens, gathering the eggs or maybe taking our turn churning butter from rich Jersey cream from ‘Carrie,’ our cow. Paul, being the oldest, got the milking job. Sometimes we had to split kindling. Most of the merchandise for the dmg store came in wooden boxes. From time to time. Dad would dump a load of boxes in the backyard. We broke them into stove-sized pieces with an axe. We also had a neat pile of seasoned stove wood back of the house.” To be continued... I i I I I I ' r I I R . I' •»>»* ♦ ♦ ) J flA I �1 J 4 J: 4 * / I i 8 ■ Thursday, January 30, 2025 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 8,2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hall. Hawthorne. Greenfield. Watson. Bellmore. James. Mayack Absent: None Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to appoint Board of Review members. Carl Lickley, Marty Hawthorne. Les Raymond and Andy Thomas Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to not add a prayer to monthly agenda Roll Call Vote - 2-5. motion fails Motion to take a moment of silence before the pledge Roll Call Vote - 5-2. motion passes Motion to accept Ordinance #2025-196 Roll Call Vote - All ayes. Motion passes Adjournment 7:43 pm H H THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by ANDREA MICHELLE JONES, Mortgagor, to First which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $379,296.17. including interest at 7.125% per annum. Said Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darren Fisher, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation dba goodmortgage, com, Mortgagee, dated February 24, 2020 and recorded March 3, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-002153 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar LLC, Mortgage by assignment There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty- premises are situated in Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 35, TIN, R9W, except for the East 824.18 feet thereof, c/k/a 15145 Mann Rd, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the the redemption period shall be one month, or until the time to provide the notice required A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, T2N. R7W. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, THE SURVEYED BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office is accepting applications for a full time Legal Secretary. The position requires computer and internet skills, writing and grammar skills, an ability to meet deadlines, and good inter­ personal skills. This position is the primary assistant for the Family Court/Juvenile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The salary range is $37,427.73 - $44,711.89 and includes additional benefits. A job description is available at www.barrycounty.orQ. For more information or to email your cover letter and resume, you may contact the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, at 269-945-1297 ipratt®barrycounty. org, or nmitchell@barrycounty.org. You may also send a cover letter and resume to: Julie Nakfoor-Pratt, Prosecutor, Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, 206 West Court street, Hastings, Ml 49058. ' i •ntrr 3 ' 1 J 1 > t i : fR ■ <' ‘.a? « I I 'J f I ;jr I foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged .Vil! I i k 'i 1 CO 1 ;ov [' : r 1 “C r: . I r J c } < > H • . ~ n! 600.3212, that the following mortgage will or t Deadline for applying: Open until filled. e - -<3 I..' •! S' s v" □3 to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held premises, or some part of them, at a public responsible to the person who buys the auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, cashier’s check at the place of holding the or to the mortgage holder, for damaging circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly the property during the redemption period. at 1:00 PM on 2/20/2025. The amount due BARRY COUNTY Attention homeowner: if you are a military on the mortgage may be greater on the .Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement, Notice is service member on active duty, if your period day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at i 4 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - rJ? J 4 days ago, or if you have been ordered to purchaser to free and clear ownership of the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of active duty, please contact the attorney for property. A potential purchaser is encouraged the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, - the party foreclosing the mortgage at the to contact the county register of deeds office at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for telephone number stated in this notice. or a title insurance company, either of which cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Dated: January 16, 2025 may charge a fee for this information. Names of Mortgagor(s): Jerry L. Plank Hi. Original circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al Attorneys for Mortgagee mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as'nominee on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sate. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, Ml 48072 for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Date of mortgage: (248) 236-1765 6/4/2019. Mortgage recorded on 6/14/2019 automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is (01-16X02-06) as Document No. 2019-005699. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Guaranteed Rate. Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: $105,658.25 Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, COUNTY OF BARRY. AND encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fete for this information. MORTGAGE; •f Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for PARCEL 2: PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6. BLOCK be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by FREEPORT, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 Dollars ($117,988.35) Mortgaged premises: = advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE Situated in Barry County, and described as: the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 6, BLOCK Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed 10, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT AS LAID OUT CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part AND REPLATTED BY SAMUEL ROUSH’S RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 26, 2014, and 2014-009218, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 08,2023 and 66.28 FEET, PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 6, TO A POINT 75.0 FEET EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE SOUTH THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES. BETWEEN THE DESCRIBED I LINE OF SAID ALLEY AND THE NORTH LINE THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL PARCEL OF SAID LOT 5, 66.18 FEET. TO THE WEST 2: LINE OF LOT 5. BLOCK 10; THENCE SOUTH CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES COMMENCING AT THE a* TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy- FEET, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ROAD, WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. A J 1 per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly 21; THENCE Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described known as 106 Cherry St, Freeport. Ml 49325. as: That part of Blocks 30 and 31, Eastern Addition to The redemption period will be 6 months from the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the the date of such sale, unless the property is SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEET TO SAID WEST THENCE S89W15”W PARALLEL WITH Southeast Corner of Lot 6, Block 31, Eastern Addition: If the property is determined abandoned under SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 THE SOUTH Thence North 4 Rods; Thence West to the East Boundary of Hanover Street; Thence Southerly along MCL 600.3241a, the redemption period will be MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO the East Boundary of Hanover Street to the intersection after the statutory notice, whichever is later. If INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND of Hanover Street and South Street; Thence East to the property is determined abandoned under EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROM THE ABOVE WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 400.00 FEET the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 1025 S MCL 600.3241, the redemption period will DESCRIBED TO THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE S HANOVER ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property be 1 month from the date of such sale. If the Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd, Dowling. 00°1T15”E ALONG SAID EAST LINE 66.00 is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption property is presumed to be used for agricultural FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless purposes pursuant to MCL 600.3240(16), the redemption period is 1 year from the date of such sale. The redemption period may be Ml 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned PARCEL TO BRISTOL ) i I ^-1 •i I f ' .. - ’•Tt - Jn L 1 r. s I s I • i c 9* *** I I n I i’P. J n 31 iJ. 4 I ’“T K' - • 1 a; Vs* 'I,' %• ••.I J i 4 : 5* I , -I - ^■3 • I . » I « I r f » redemption period shall be 30 days from the purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale will be held responsible to the person who 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the date of such sale. pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure borrower will be held responsible to the person 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held the property during the redemption period. > * •\n ‘^iJ 1 t. t mvt * 0 1 ■ J, .31 A ♦O r h'u f• JI .X «1 « 1 ■w 13 iSlR 4 ,«a.'»ii9rr qwjK I R. ' Vi I I I 9’• ?! A -w’ 1 • I Hur F\L. t I Sf J * w <»0t 1 I s iJ . kstf I I 3 edaiup I’" the properly is presumed to be used for agricultural I A* 1 I i 4 r t .*> notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the ^3 Sa I J Jifi FS - property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter I • -— ii IV such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower 7 I r , elBb foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 1 s- under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If o •LT..-' • LAKE. pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced V 9 4 I W- . tu , A aonev ^•=fqc' 1 lT I wfMss;^'. nf < J “*k 1 J sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention >> 1 Attention homeowner: If you are a military the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage damaging the property during the redemption period. of active duty has concluded less than 90 homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has to the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can days ago, or if you have been ordered to active concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have I duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone been ordered to active duty, please contact the I attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage number stated in this notice. Date of Notice: at the telephone number stated in this notice. 01/16/2025. Codilis & Moody, P.C. 15W030 Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Servicing, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 60527 (313) 536-2500, This law firm is a debt collector. C&M File 23-24-00403 PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington (01-16)(02-06) 1551592 (01-30)(02-20) !!9L f n.’ I- :1 . responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for (01-09)(01-30) * ’ I SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 24MI00884-1 9 I • a. I 126.50 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST i at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 9,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Lakeview Loan u .1 1 fl - DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered u ■ EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE File No. 23-012495 r V 1 • THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6 rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, I -S I s ($76,561.32) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% Dated; January 16, 2025 « L 4 I LOT 6. TO A POINT 75.0 FEET NORTH OF service member on active duty, if your period 9 J 4 • I Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-One and 32/100 redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, M I THE BOUNDARY OF SAID EASEMENT extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a r T THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the r• t 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE SECTION 21, T2N, R7W. MAPLE GROVE purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in I I SOUTHWEST FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless ' VMI PARCEL AND LINE OF LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 36.93 the property is abandoned or used for agricultural T r J.MB. OF BEGINNING. ALSO. INCLUDING ALL LAND 2023-001075, , on which mortgage there is claimed 7876 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, Michigan f 1 NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 5, TO THE WEST recorded Plat thereof, described as; Commencing at the J 9 THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES ON SAID WEST LINE 15.0 FEET; THENCE EAST, 66.18 FEET; PARALLEL WITH THE U! AV r . * ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD; no» I LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to CONTINUING WEST ALONG THE SOUTH k .. » TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. LINE OF SAID ALLEY; THENCE t —• I '» concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been SOUTH St k Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, the highest bid at the sale does not automatically I I Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE EAST, 4^ • J TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing 1 r. I r.: 1 member on active duty, if your period of active duty has 01:00 PM, February 6, 2025. The amount due on the (S* » FREEPORT, BEING PART OF SECTION 1, OF n 1:00 PM, on February 27, 2025. The amount due Attention homeowner: If you are a military service VILLAGE u I u*I ij~i zw. h I March 30, 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, 10, - <* *** Date of mortgage: March 27, 2018 Recorded on, DESCRIBED ft 1 PARCEL 1: LOT 4, BLOCK 10. VILLAGE OF FORECLOSURE NOTICE MICHIGAN { I lender and lender's successors and assigns. OF - u- <1' * - t AS: STATE I I r the sale does not automatically entitle the GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM <* 1 of active duty has concluded less than 90 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC I a given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 •» die recorded February 15, 2023 by Document Number: I « eri • J d I 'I 1 - p «* Tb.^ ", Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 t ♦ I I 3' ) 11 I ) AS: A PART 'OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF (01-16)(02-06) I Barry County 206 West Court OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 n I'W J J J i cover letter and resume to: Julie Nakfoor- Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. recorded on October 1, 2014, as Document Number: Troy Ml 48084 • '•I 3 >I judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, o: I• V nrnitchell® or barrycounty.org. You may also send a to inspect the property. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and Firm Name: Orlans PC If 1 barrvcounty.org. Pratt, Prosecutor, Prosecutor’s Office, SAID EAST LINE 356.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.TOGETHER WITH be held responsible to the person who buys JlfV e L.—J Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will ] » may contact the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, 269-945-1297, at ipratt the property is not adequately maintained, WITH accordance ) t'i. I I I barrycQunty.org. For more information or Man and Tera Lambert, His Wife to Mortgage Electronic in I TO I A job description is available at www, WITH SAID SOUTH LINE 863.00 FEET; abandoned I 1 i FEET; THENCE N89°07’59”E PARALLEL determined 3 -z'l ' I 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE FEET; THENCE N’89°07’59”E PARALLEL J jL THENCE WEST, 66.19 FEET. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND THE THENCE N00'’11’51”W PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 66.00 ;r i on experience. a certain mortgage made by Aaron Lambert, A Married FEET; lO'j'y . •: J? • additional benefits. Pay rate will depend LINE OF PLATTED 10 FOOT WIDE ALLEY; 400.00 , r 4 information. Default has been made in the conditions of LINE OF SAID SECTION b and for an Assistant Prosecutor, II is $65,707.41 - $78,540.38 along with WEST 120 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES DESCRIPTION; J ‘J 1 Prosecutor, I is $61,101.25 - $73,055.84 THENCE N00°11’15’'W FEET; PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE 356.50 EASEMENT r i'» I skills. The pay range for an Assistant company, either of which may charge a fee for this THIS c L i I i 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; : OF Sr 'i > k SAID EAST LOT LINE, TO THE NORTHEAST POINT OF BEGINNING inintiHii / J I the county register of deeds office or a title insurance FEET TO THE 4 i THENCE 614.00 y I 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION • rr r- Jtf s I LOT 6; THENCE NORTH 51.80 FEET, ALONG N00“1T15”W ALONG THE f ! property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact FOR INGRESSAND EGRESS DESCRIBED ( I f » to email your cover letter and resume, you Deadline for applying: Open until filled. r 1 inuos OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; HEREON. A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT I , f SAID LOT 6 AND THE EAST LOT LINE OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AS DESCRIBED ’nouid'fio!) kJ entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the PARALLEL ' J r J • OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES S00*11’15"E ■'-I I NORTH OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THENCE ' • i ■: ' iu BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE 863.00 I I 00'/ > meet deadlines, and good interpersonal 614.00 S89®07’59"W SOUTH LINE r I the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at CONTINUING PARALLEL WITH SAID nic I computer and internet skills, writing, research and grammar skills, an ability to N00°11’15”W ALONG THE SECTION 400.00 FEET TO THE POINT z I practice law in the State of Michigan, 21; THENCE SAID ./•ft ’I accredited law school and a license to SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET OF I. •I I' I• position requires a Juris doctor from an LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 75.0 FEET. TO LINE 11 H “ for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding SOUTH • fv r,t accepting applications for a full time Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. The SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION THE t The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office is 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF WITH r ♦ - • s Barry County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Position Opening ADDITION; THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST FEET, THENCE S89°07'59'’W PARALLEL I / of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 14; f Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity jnnnF' staff will be available at the Sunfield Township Hall, 145 Main Street, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Later that day, Moolenaar staff will be available at the Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Constituents who cannot attend one of the meetings can call Moolenaar’s office at 616-528-7100, or visit Moolenaar.House.gov to receive assistance with their issue. MM shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at are described as: Barry County Prosecuting Attorney - Legal Secretary Position Opening later. The redemption period further may be at public venue at the place of holding the of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and locally in the coming weeks in Hastings and Sunfield. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, by MCL 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is mortgaged premises, or some part of them, 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township Continued from Page 6 pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case Seven and 99/100 Dollars ($156,98799). ■ Under the power of sale contained in said' MOOLENAAR MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage 17 2022, in Instrument No. 2022-001998, of Barry County Records, Michigan, on NOTICE www.HastingsBanner.com revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated February 11, 2022, and recorded February Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor cBANNuf. ' H I I f �1 9 b I I I SPORTS I 9 I?-7^ I, V 1 V i*i 4 ■i'* * I i 1' i ■,a; i r! ‘ Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ji s ^.• • • • 4 : 4^ r ' •V. ‘’’Ip’ I,. ' ’• '-d > ■|4 ! * i-J 1 I bl an, iK ' it ■ J F • :.K J- ’< • . i '• r/ A I W* « W'A i «t XX 4<- I • r< w > I •'•U « •1 h' u iL- L- < >< ' S L ■V u I « 'V ‘M* •» ». i fe-': 1 L e1** t « I 4\. 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Throw-back D helps Vikes beat Cougars I, S V • 4<* —'Tl www.HastingsBanner.com 9 Thursday, January 30, 2024 1 J 4*. *» Lansing Catholic ended a 24-game Capital Area Activities Conference White Division winning streak by Lan­ sing Sexton Friday night. Lakewood made sure the Lansing Catholic varsity boys’ basketball team wasn’t at the start of a long conference winning streak of its own Monday as the Vikings scored a 40-36 overtime victory over the visiting Cougars. Lakewood assist coach Chad Pleiness said only one word went on the white board before the game: effort. “Usually there is a bullet list,” Viking head coach Jason Solgat said. “Me and him go through and add things, and today in big letters was the word EFFORT. We flipped and said we’re doneplayingman. We’re going to go back to the basics. What we’re good at.” Before the Vikings’ return to the CAAC White last winter, the Vikings and Cougars hadn’t met on the basket­ ball court since the 2013-14 season. Lansing Catholic dominated the series in the those final few years before Lake­ wood moved into the Greater Lansing Activities Conference, but now back in the CAAC White the Vikings have won two straight on their home court over the Cougars. The Vikings looked into their past to pull out the win over the Cougars. Lakewood threw a 3-2 match-up zone at the Cougars which held them to their lowest point total of the season. Holt and Portland were the only two teams to keep the Cougars under 50 points before Monday, and they allowed 48 and 49 points respectively. Solgat said assistant coach, and former varsity head coach, Chris Duits helped spark the change to the defense that was the bedrock of the highly successful early 2000’s Viking squads that battled the Cougars for conference titles season after season. Solgat said after some conversation, the Vikings started including the 3-2 match-up in what turned into a 55-36 loss at Charlotte last Friday, Jan. 24. “It allows for guys to get back to spots and not be chasing guys around the court, and then you know where you’re at,” Solgat said of the defensive adjustment. “There was effort by the . ’-■V i *** 4 I * *4 * I 1 •k. % *4* ?¥b •-...w < I J rj •'i 4*’’. * X • I b * XJ w- J i J 4- s if Ml I jL-, *an 1 A j -J i’-rA S: :> •t V ^>3 ? ' ' INI P* ! .J I* ♦ ♦ * a I •• > • •aez v=* Bb Lakewood senior guard Troy Acker shouts at as the horn sounds at the end of the Vikings’ overtime victory over CAAC White foe Lansing Catholic Monday at Lakewood High School. Photo by Brett Bremer team, the bench was loud. Our students, I haven’t seen students stand up in a long time in this gym.” Lakewood never trailed in the bail­ game and led for nearly the entire night after shooting out to a 5-0 lead. The Viking advantage was 18-12 at the half and doubled to as many as 12 points late in the third quarter. A flurry of threes by the Cougars got them back in the bailgame and they evened the score for the first time at 3333 with 1:50 to go in regulation. Senior guard Troy Acker attacked the lane and scooped a shot up to score the initial points in overtime and the Vikings were 5-of-6 as a team at the free throw line in the extra four minutes. Junior forward Hollis Poll had a team-high 14 points for the Vikings and senior guard Logan Faulkner finished with 11 points. Faulkner drilled three three-pointers and sank two free throws with 6.5 seconds left that sealed the win. The Vikings tried to go back to some basics on the offensive end of the floor too. “We introduced some basic offense that we used to do in third and fourth grade with the kids, just to get them all moving especially when you’re tired,” Solgat said. “And the basics seem to be where we’re at. Back to the basics is where we really went to. We also talked about fight­ ing as a team, loose balls, tipping balls, not even just rebounding but how about the volleyball swats. Pick each other up. Control ±e stuff we can control.” Sophomore center Seth Hahnenberg led the Cougars with 17 points mostly in the paint, but he stepped out behind the three-point line to bury a triple at the close of the third quarter and a second at the start of the fourth. Senior guard Drew Tolffee chipped in nine points for the Cougars. The Viking bench was hit with a tech­ nical foul with 3:04 to go in the fourth quarter after a Viking foul, and the Cou­ gars hit three of four free throws to inch with 33-31 at that moment. Lakewood wasn’t thrilled that the Cougars went through the whole fourth quarter and the first half of the overtime session without being called for a single foul. The Lakewood coaches though felt like they used that time well refocusing, and the bench and the crowd came out of the situation with a little more fire even if the members of the bench had to deliver their cheers from a seated position the rest of the way. “We still made some mistakes here and there, and we will have to clean that up,” Pleiness said, “but at the end of the day effort can overcome a lot. That is what we really wanted to see, and the the energy, and the collective belief in one another really makes a difference.” The Vikings are now 2-6 in the CAAC White this winter and 4-10 overall after a win over visiting Lansing Eastern Tuesday. Lansing Catholic falls to 4-4 in the conference and is now 6-9 overall after falling to. Lakewood is back in action in the CAAC White Friday at Eaton Rapids. The Vikings beat visiting Lansing Eastern 54-50 Tuesday night. Hollis Poll and Faulkner had 14 points apiece for the Vikings and Ethan Matthews and Acker had eight apiece. Myles Edmond led the Quakers with 21 points. I 4 I (. .Ji- * to v-'^’ i4 SB I, ■? '■■ > « J I ?S 'i X I 4 Skiers challenged by two GS runs at SWMSC meet f Brett Bremer Sports Editor r a• • *’. I -"I tJ I I F I -1 f I ► to .- . A 55.' r 1 I J !: c f 1.7^ • 9 J I I I *r \ * A < t *■ • I 3 t. . * I 3’t ' ) - . / I ' . r 1 J ■ jri -•“ T ’ Fy^ i 'J > r 1 1 I J . 5 ’ 'j ) J 1 i"'t f I r . k ■■ : t' •i r y J» F- H « ’ I < -9^ t f l-s J . I ■ b • t I 7 T': . ■f 1 r 1 It has been a couple of years since high school skiers had decent condi­ tions, but winter has arrived. The skiers were actually pleased it warmed up a smidge Wednesday for the third Southwest Michigan Ski Conference (SWMSC) meet of the season Wednesday at Bittersweet. The Plainwell/Thomapple Kel­ logg Trojan ski boys were fifth and the girls’ sixth in the conference contest which featured two separate giant slalom (GS) runs. The Mattawan/Paw Paw boys’ and girls’ teams both took victories on the day with the top scores on each of the GS runs on the Haw- I f V I f ' k Plainwell/TK’s Loehn Luckett makes his way down the boys’ first GS course during the SWMSC Jamboree at Bittersweet Wednesday, Jan. 23. Photo by I I J I » t < »*zl r ■ I Brett Bremer * f r -»*■ * I J ! I •«* 'V' f • 2 < I '.. f I I i I i I . .-4.* 11 r .. I 1 t •-4 S >*• >• J £ X J I I f J J uf- i T z F ' ■ * • 4 J J ' I 4 y r I I ) - t I > < I z»* I I k r r < I” r J I / Ui' ( ■ ' iF 11 ■I ' i r I j ! V ' I I Ik ! I / r I ' -J- J- ••' ; H p ♦; • I !> ( ..4 1 . II J Jr I f X t' 'V <1 ■?> :4 f-r4 y 4 < Z I II k !l I ' » * f*'’’ -■ f k‘ I i I . I I I u The Trojan Ski team’s Gerrit Taber races down the Hawthorne slope at Bittersweet during a GS race at the SWMSC Jamboree Wednesday, Jan. 23. Photo by Brett Bremer thome slope. Claudio Costa led the Trojan ski team on the southern GS run with a 12th-place finish thanks to times of 33.84 seconds and 33.90 seconds. Mark Gielincki was 15th on that run, Robby Jones 24th and Loehn Luckett 28th. Kalamazoo United’s Sam Oberlee had the top two times of 30.40 and 30.66 and Hackett/Vicksburg’s Bryce John­ son was second with runs of 30.97 and 30.99. They were the only two guys to clock in with a time under 30 seconds on either run. The boys closed their evening on the northern side of the slope with Costa again leading the way for the Trojans with runs of 37.04 and 36.96 that had him 15th individually. Gielincki had a stand-out second run of 36.44 seconds which helped him finish 16th overall in the second GS competition. The Trojan team also had Jones place 27th and Ben White 34th in that second GS. Mattawan/Paw Paw won the boys’ meet with 50 total points. Hackett/ Vicksburg was second with 75 ahead of Portage 83, Kalamazoo United 134, Hudsonville 158, Plainwell/TK 171 and South Haven 251. Hackett/Vicksburg’s Johnson was the champ on the second GS run with times of33.47 and 33.08. Oberlee was the only other guy to finish a run on that course in less than 34 seconds with a time of 33.52 his second time down, but he didn’t earn a score on his first run on that side of the hill. The Plainwell/TK girls opened the u i t I I I4 (I e it ’i T I I I, t ! •'I 1, meet on the north side of the slope with Lillian Wamez placing IShh with runs of 41.04 and 41.66 and teammate Lillian Lyon clocked in with a 27th-place overall perfor­ mance. They closed the night out on the south side of the slope where Wamez was 21 st overall with runs of 38.78 and 38.46 and Lyon placed 27th. Mattawan/Paw Pas had the two fastest girls of the first competi­ tion with Addison Bell turning in times of 34.40 and 34.79 and Anna Hoogerheide running to times of 35.00 and 35.18, Hackett/Vicks­ burg’s Abby Ulbrich was less than half a second behind Hoogerheide with runs of 35,62 and 34.97 as the sun set. On the other side of the slope un­ der the lights, Ulbrich took the win with runs of 32.80 and 32.32. Bell was second with runs of 32.77 and 32.45 and Hoogerheide third with times of 33,33 and 32.68. The Mattawan/Paw Paw girls’ team closed the night with 39 points. Hackett/Vicksburg was second with 55 points ahead of Portage 106, Ka­ lamazoo United 108, Hudsonville 169, Plainwell/TK 250 and South Haven 276. Portage beat out the Mattawan/ Paw Paw boys at the second con­ ference jamboree of the season in the slalom, but the two Mattawan/ Paw Paw teams have won every other race so far this season in the SWMSC. The SWMSC was set to get to gether again Wednesday, Jan. 29, back at Bittersweet. The Trojan Ski club will be at an invitational hosted by Clare at Schuss Mountain Mon­ day and then at Timber Ridge for a SWMSC race Wednesday, Feb. 5. �r If r r 10 Thursday, January 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I’ll' Better turns lead to better times for DK/HHS Brett Bremer Sports Editor From the observation area above, the fans of the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team noticed something. And it was on video for the coaches and guys to see too. From end to end, some of the DK/ Hastings boys were moving just about as fast as their competitors. Deficits appeared at either end of the pool. DK/Hastings’ Caleb Kramer only gets the chance to get one turn in during a 50-yard freestyle, but one good turn was enough to get him the win in the race Tuesday during his team’s South­ western and Central Conference dual with visiting Harper Creek at the CERC in Hastings. Kramer touched the wall in the end with a personal best time of 27.27 sec­ onds, beating out Harper Creek’s Tristan Pifer by a little over half a second. “With quite a few of the boys this last week, week and a half, we have been working on turns,*’ Delton Kellogg/ Hastings head coach Andrea Jackson said. “We noticed that our turns have been a little bit slower. Some of the par­ ents have been recording the boys ’ swim, and that is kind of a universal thing that we have noticed is that our turns are a little bit slower so we’re working on those a little bit more.’’ ~*w» A ^9^ • Delton Kellogg/Hastings junior Colton Baker holds his tuck high above the water in the diving competition during his team’s SCC dual with Harper Creek Tuesday at the CERC in Hastings. Photo by Brett Bremer NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. 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Dated; January 9,2025 File No. 24-016579 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Jackson said that the biggest thing the swimmers are working on is keeping their turns tight and pushing off as soon as possible. “We have been doing a lot of tight turns, but then waiting for our feet to hit the wall and then pushing off, so it is just trying to get that flow a little bit quicker and a little bit smoother so they can turn and push all at the same time so there is not a stutter there,” she said. Going the length of the pool 20 times gives DK/Hastings’ Reese Hammond a lot of opportunities to cut time with a better turn and he shaved more than 41 seconds off his previous best time in the race Tuesday with a runner-up time of 7 minutes 27.95 seconds. Hammond also dropped more than nine seconds off his previous best 200-yard freestyle time to place second in that race in 2:41.38. Hammond has made more improvements than just his turns lately. “We’re picking up the pace on his arms on his stroke,” coach Jackson said, “I have noticed in practice and meets that we’re swimming the 50 like we are the 500, so we had that conversation about trying to change the pace depending on what we’re swimming. So, we have been pushing his 50 a little bit more which in turn is picking up his arm stroke, which is pushing him in his 500.” Harper Creek had Jacob Robertson win the 500-yard freestyle in 6:31,04 and his teammate Chance Lake took the 200-yard freestyle in 2:18.07. The Beavers won nine ofthe evening’s 12 events. Junior Sam Cook was the only Beaver to win two individual events. He took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:24.60 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:00.94. DK/Hastings senior DJ Kuck was the runner-up to Cook in that butterfly race with a time of 1:04.97 and he won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:06.81 - just off a PR. The DK/Hastings team of Cruize Rathbum, Kramer, Gavin Bagley and Colton Baker won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:54.61 beating out the Beaver squad in the race by a little over a second. Harper Creek’s Sean Murray won IF . rW ■I fc* I- lM J I I i * I «* 4* J X I I I r* 11 I IS V* I e ,1 I I F n * <•: • •l I J •1. if 4 r! /J i I I > * fi I Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Caleb Kramer and parents Justine and Rob Kramer strike a pose for their photo-op during the team's Parents/Senior 5^” -J- I iiNi i r I J 5 J I f ..T- I I 1I I I Night at the CERC Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer r ^ll I K'* {I t the diving competition with a score of 171.00 points, but it was an event the DK/Hastings team outscored the Bea­ vers in thanks to a second-place score of 138.95 by Baker and a score of 111.00 from Rathbum. Vance Fraley took the 100-yard free­ style for Harper Creek in 59.78 and he was second to teammate Nikolay Ilyin in the 100-yard breaststroke. Ilyin won the breaststroke in 1:18.77. Harper Creek had the team of Pifer, Ilyin, Fraley and Cook win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:01.14 at the end ofthe meet. Robertson, Fraley, Ilyin and Cook opened the meet by winning the 200-yard medley relay in 1:59.41. DK/Hastings had its fastest medley relay of the season with Bagley, Baker, Kuck and Kramer finishing second in 2:02.77 and especially good legs from Kuck and Kramer at the end. The DK/Hastings team honored its parents before the meet as well as the program’s two seniors Kuck and Justine Bayabay, who had his best 100-yard free­ style time yet (1:11.51) to place fourth in that race behind his teammate Kramer who was third and the Harper Creek duo of Fraley and Pifer that went 1-2. The DK/Hastings team is set to go on the road Tuesday, Feb. 4, to take on Marshall in another SCC dual and then will make up a conference dual at Alle­ gan Feb. 6 and go on the road again in the conference Feb. 11 to takeon Otsego. Those are the final three conference duals. The SCC Championships are still a little over four weeks away. “We’re kind of hitting that interesting in between,” Jackson said. “It’s hitting that long point of the season where they’re starting to get tired. We’re just trying to keep that pace moving and keep those PRs going. The more we keep hitting PRs the higher the morale has been. That has definitely been help­ ful, regardless if it is one of our kids or several of them that PR it is still keeping ( that morale up. We’re just trying to keep pushing that little bit... and celebrating those little victories is huge for them. * 11 t p J i 4 I ( i J I ’ • 1 *♦ I r - ' 'U' I I J r 1 f - ’iSr J I l>* I r I I f .» if DI il V ' ■'u Ip J 1 I I 1 ivTirti r* .\^ . llH . 4 • < I (if &; «I L IM#’ , 'ITO' r r I P i S »k I J J n s% V I.'. . yj>i * !• I L d I 1 I / p 4^ «• I n y .• I 1T u I T > I \ i.’ N ' • I * - ICJ-^ •• t; aiw’- ■ J* i '• I •t ’ I ii: xf I DK cheer girls the top D4 team at Otsego Bulldog Classic Brett Bremer Sports Editor * The Delton Kellogg varsity compet­ itive cheer team hd the top Division 1 score and the eighth best score overall Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Clas­ sic. The Delton girls beat out Comstock in the D4 contest 598.1 to 529.4, outscoring the Colts in all three rounds. DK had scores of 196.2 in round one, 168.8 in round tow and 233.1 in round olTv. I i. z 0 n .1 r>£ .1 £ I V e T. '^.:j Yi Ps J A’ r* h I ;; i - I three. Comstock had scores of 185.5 in round one, 131.7 in round two and 212.2 in round three. Parchment took the day’s four-team Division 3 competition and Wayland won the four-team Division 3 contest at the tournament. Parchment had the day’s top overall score at 662.9. Wayland had the top D2 score of 639.7. Hastings was third overall on the day at the 10-team meet with a score of 637.8 that put the Saxons second to Wayland in the D2 contest. Hastings had scores of202.1 in round one, 166.6 in round two and 269.1 in round three to beat out Hamilton and Stevensville Lakeshore in D2. The Delton Kellogg girls were set to get together with the rest of the South­ west Athletic Conference at Allegan tonight, Jan. 30, and will host a SAC jamboree next Thursday, Feb. 6. ) * I V r r* f 0^ .A » ' O' ' V «> I • k t ( t*i 1 I * Saxon grapplers roll to 5-0 day at Buchanan Duals Hunter Sutfin, Reyd Zoerman, Liam Ren­ ner, Aden Armstrong and Isaac Friddle were all 5-0 in their bouts for Hastings. Jordan Humphrey, Jace Acker, Matthew Shults, Tate Warner and Angel Mejia all went 4-1. The closest dual of the day was with a White Pigeon team that the Saxons bested 47-33. Hastings outscored Buchanan 783, Gobles 52-23, KenowaHills 68-12 and Mendon 70-11. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR THE EXPANSION OF A CHURCH LOCATED AT 9213 CEDAR CREEK ROAD, DELTON, Ml 49046. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 18 th , 2025 at 6:30pm at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township. 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For the Saxons, it was a nice rebound from a tough Friday night dual in which they were bested 5 9-18 by Three Rivers under the spotlight at Hastings High School. Zoerman at 120 pounds, Warner at 190 and Hunter Sutfin at 106 has pins for the Saxons in the dual. The Saxons were also in action last Wednesday, Jan. 22, scoring a 51-25 In­ terstate-8 Athletic Conference win over Parma Western which upped the Saxon record to 5-0 in the conference. Hastings was slated to host Jackson Northwest for a final conference dual Wednesday, Jan. 29, and will head to Northwest for the confer­ ence championship tournament Saturday. Hunter Sutfin, Hokanson, Zoennan, Humphrey, Isaac Lilley, Quin Schnene, Acker, Warner and Friddle had wins in the dual with Parma Western. Hastings went into the dual with Northwest Wednesday night sporting a 34-3 record in duals this season. K i I I I xC I I ^4*^ :i •/O UIJ .V' I I V a r I k 1 A- rt -' ' -fe * ) ' h' ' I 4I 1 ' I « a I '• ** 'Wbi • -.*1^ . I r * J« I V. I I ■ I' I I H I I I I 1 I ■V ’y?r I 1 I I. pi I. .Tl I 1 a. I' r' * 1 k 1 ■ ■J A I t. X *#• M il > !! . I. f a A A * H rW I All I ' h A I b*' ! *• * t t A^ > c. ^»»|IWli % - X ■ iw 'X A I % S wr-*7*.VA^ ' J l. n r * * 5. I «l^ s . 74 * < }s > e* e rM I 1 ttJ ■J w I > I » .-I* II Hastings senior Troy Hokanson celebrates his 150th varsity wrestling victory during a 30 day at the Buchanan Duals Saturday. Photo provided. « ■ I » J I I I I rv Si ¥ ri* ‘K -1 I Ml ' I t '7k » ♦ * > •1^ I'I i I f the address or telephone number listed below HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION 1 . I t I" ■I t (269) 948-2464 I J 1 I I email at clerk@hopetwp.com up to the time of the hearing. Oral and written comments will be further received by the Planning Commission at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 sc i « 1* I hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours or via tj3 •I f Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (01-091(01-30) '1 JG! I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon varsity wrestling team added five wins to its dual meet record Saturday while taking the championship at the Buchanan Duals. Hastings senior Troy Hokanson se­ cured his 150th varsity victory during Sat­ urday’s tournament making him the 11th Saxon wrestler to reach the milestone. Hokanson had a 3-0 record for the day. J k .4 IF 1 'L bni 1 i*. I.. • e / M r Ws �1 ■ I I J I « I 1 rHi a tf V •»/ ■ % www.HastingsBanner.com 1 « 1;' G -<z II Brett Bremer Sports Editor I i ;I I Lodi to no'' 40 I ft b.m IfJ vtu 1' $ 5 E 9 ro* p B mG'j O' z iiJ •• , . 1 0^ ► 1 I no3i'^ Hol X The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team bookended things nicely for its second win of the season over Maple Valley Monda)' at Delton Kellogg High School. The Panthers opened the ballgame with a 14-5 advantage in the first quarter and closed the night on a 15-2 run in the fourth to earn a 46-22 victory, Addie Stampfler fired in 20 points to go with nine steals and ten deflections for Delton Kellogg. r I £ f ?l. ^^’***^^*^*^^ . 4|l I J ? $ I* f Nr -MNP* -I.’ I rJr h* ( if I. % •ft. I I 1 I i I .4 A\ ''n 5 B A II t I I fl fl I I M* - ■ j < • f k r f X; t •1 < L * ! A > 4 I t .‘-7 jX “ & 'Si V i If- I f J M- ‘ I Z ' 4 ‘I ■'A > J* '/‘j: A s I I ■t.; I •s’ 4 I F 1 I I 1 I t t r n J I Delton Kellogg’s Josie Williams (12) goes up strong to the rim between Holland Black River’s Cam Smith (2) and Sophia Davis (23) Friday. Photo by F I I 1 i I Perry Hardin f i I • f 1 J F* f J I t a if? e-* I *- i I V I D J Sf k^x I K: ♦ 1 A * I Delton Kellogg junior Dani Fields (5) dribbles into the lane during the first half of the Friday night contest with Black River. Photo by Perry Hardin I ) 1 oF i $ 1 i • • i 0 fit; O'] I 11 Delton Kellogg girls get second win over Maple Valley n L? h*ji J* Thursday, January 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 f I k t F I L hh' The Panther team also got a big allaround night from Josie Williams who had ten points, 14 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Williams had nine offensive rebounds. Jalin Lyons added six points and two steals for DK, six re­ bounds from Dani Fields, and eight points and four steals from Izzie Wendland. Ines Sanchez had seven points and eight rebounds to lead theMapIe Valley girls. Aubree Roth added six points and three boards. Delton Kellogg is now 2-11 overall this season and will try to get its first Southwestern Athletic Conference Cen­ tral Division win at home Friday when it takes on Gobles. The DK ladies fell 53-38 in a SAC Central bailgame against visiting Hol­ land Black River Friday, and they were bested 61-30 in a SAC crossover Tues­ day at Parchment. “Tonight didn’t go as played,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said after Tuesday night’s loss on the road. “I felt like my team gave solid effort considering our numbers and play­ ing on a back-to-back, but Parchment looked locked in and played defense that stunted our offense. They also made 17 threes. I’m not sure if it is a school record, but it has to be up there.” Kionna Jackson was tough for the DK girls to stop all night. She hit eight threes and finished with 25 points. Coach Lillibridge said Lyons had a stand-out game with a career high 12 points. Addie Stampfler had nine points and her coach said she kept driving and working hard all game. In the loss to Black River, Stampfler had 26 points, five rebounds and three steals. Williams chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Lyons had six rebounds and led the Panthers in assists. I •t Saxons home for first time in four weeks Friday k, ' .- f r 4 * h 1 -■ **- V Brett Bremer Sports Editor !i;I z A izL 1} I I The Saxons are finally back home Friday night. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team will take its second shot at Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference foe Harper Creek at Hastings High School Friday as game two of a doubleheader with the girls. That first meeting with the Beavers, back in December, was the start of nine consecutive losses for the Saxons and the Hastings boys haven’t played a home game since a Jan. 3 contest with Ionia. The Saxons are seeing signs that brighter days might be ahead. Their last two ballgames came down to the wire, a 42-39 loss to the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference leaders in Coldwater last Fri­ day, Jan. 24, and a 57-49 non-conference road loss at Belding Tuesday night. “We were in both of the games until the end,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said. “We need to have better coaching and execution at the end of games. I need to do a better job of putting us in the right positions at the right times down the stretch. No excuses, just need to be better. The players are working their butts off for us. It has been an incredibly long road stretch.” Luca DiBemardo drilled a three from the left comer to tie Friday’s ballgame at Coldwater at 36-36 for the Saxons with 2:20 to play in the fourth quarter, and half I I I I k J 1 1 i r I I k I > i L r I I r i a ft b JI nr'I’ 1 fiintlli livUli iiiljf t i r iJ t r A i -1 , i rt I t r t I 1 I (1* J X f I« I I I I I -1 I I I 1 1 f I i I r I ' F r ornSttW" ' “< t ’fI 9»« ft ;'r ' f t « I I 1 I 11 ’/> 1 J • r i I F J I I I F i I s a minute later Jack Webb found a cutting Eli Randall for a go-ahead bucket on an inbounds play. The Saxons’ 38-36 lead only lasted about hal f a minute tough. The Cardinals got a bucket in the paint to even the score. Hastings got a timeout with 1:10 to play, but a Saxon turnover led to an Ayden Dirschell lay-up that put the Cardinals back in front 40-38 as the clock ticked under a minute. The Saxons’ Jett Barnum had a spinning shot in the paint come up just short with about half a minute to go. The Cardinals hit two free throws the rest of the way and the Saxons one, and the Cardinals managed to play keep away in the end to run the final seconds off the clock. Jack Webb led the Saxons with 11 points on the night, five assists and four steals. Drew Mathis added ten points, four rebounds and two steals. Barnum and Randall closed the bailgame with six points and five rebounds each. Gavin Taylor had 17 points to pace the Cardinal offense. Dirschell had ten points, three assists and five steals. Aus­ tin Downs added seven points. Hastings led the bailgame 7-3 after one quarter, but the Cardinals surged to a 17-11 lead at the half. “I thought our offense did a good job of limiting possessions and slowing the pace ofthe game,” coach Webb said. “The first couple possessions I think we were able to run three to four sets before taking a good shot and getting ahead early. We have been focusing on coming out with high energy and setting the tone early. Our defense stepped up too, creating havoc and keeping them off balance.” He was also pleased with his guys’ work on the glass. They outrebounded the Cardinals 26-18 for the night. The Cardinals head into this weekend 6-1 in the Interstate-8 and 9-7 overall. Hastings is 1-10 overall and 0-6 in the 1-8 so far. In the non-conference loss at Belding Tuesday, coach Webb said a couple Knights got hot from behind the threepoint line and the Saxons allowed a cou­ ple offensive rebounds late that allowed Belding to seal the win. The Saxons will celebrate their youth program during Friday night’s bailgame with Harper Creek. “The seventh and eighth grade youth team will scrimmage each other for six minutes during halftime with a couple JV kids reffing,” coach Webb said. “I think it will be fun to start highlighting some of the kids that will be the future of our pro­ gram. We are still very optimistic about our future here and the development we are getting in the lower levels. Even with our record where it is, you can feel the energy within the locker room and the kids are buying in and it shows. We are a fun team to come watch play.” \ I J 1 I 1 I ✓J HHS boys pick up another pair of wins on 1-8 lanes Brett Bremer Sports Editor r/' L 'T< « i: < - 4t>llJ . •' • I * ■...................... J I IV I I ( f ,• T’k— ** to IL* -- (*• I F ■ ru t Jltu I • I I .r. z [ / ;J I I t . Ik" p S’ I I * r =f » I t , ! rj ( The Hastings varsity boys’ bowling team keptrolling through the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference in the past week. The Hastings boys took a 26-4 win over Parma Western at Hastings Bowl Tuesday on the heels of a 17-13 win at Coldwater last Thursday. ^rody Mix earned a point for the Saxon boys in the win over Western with a 225 game and Andrew Bar­ ton rolled a 212 to win a team point The Hastings girls had a tie and a loss in those two conference contests. They finished even at 15-15 with the Western girls Tuesday. Kass Harton scored a team point with a 136 for Hastings and Megan Ramey and Jen Stoline tallied two team points each. Ramey had games of 137 and 154. Stoline rolled a 141 and a 184. In a 23-7 loss to Coldwater, Kass Harton scored a point with a 143 and Ramey rolled a pair of 152 games on the afternoon. Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington won two points each in the individual games. Lipsey rolled a 179 and a 203. Pennington scored a 169 and a 192. In the win over Coldwater, Hast­ ings got two points each from Barton, Lipsey and Pennington. Pennington rolled a 176 and a 222. Lipsey had scores of 181 and 187. Barton scored a 235 and a 198. The Saxons also got points from a 188 from Mix and a 146 from Deagan Wilkins. « dJ I t * • *i < r 1* 4 ft I I 4* I «, IS 9^ J f 5 J i Si *« k H 1 4 « r < rA > I t r & •5 I WIL I I I ( J r 1 4c. I ft J a 1 • <1 •“V 1 - st I f I « • ■- fl 1 i I f 4 '-I ^’.1 5!' n I * c f* < n r±; V’ n’;t "jf I .4 p Kb f i . ' I • I. L’’* kl f I * ft i k I 4 b b x> I <-uS I, ► ii... r z A ■ -h'. I .-’i i I z.? • J r i p ? f < I I <1 < i 1 i •JI d • • , 1 /. . I I i ,I .1■ s < ' I J I I* I 1 i FSi 1I » ♦ ♦ basketbal I that has him encouraged head ing into the final month of the season. ‘'With injuries, we have had to adjust some roles and have players playing new spots, we have gotten better and want to keep moving in right direction heading towards districts in March,” Wilson said. He really liked his girls efforts on the offensive end. He said they had one of their best games offensively all season. Rachael Hewitt led the Saxon attack with 15 points. Bella Friddle chipped in nine points, Maddie Peake had six and Ashlynn Bailey and Bri Darling both had four points. Lakaya Evans added three-points too. •» >- Hastings fell in a hole early, dug out \ with a strong second quarter, but couldn’t - quite overcome a hot-shooting Belding ; varsity girls’ basketball team at Hastings High School Tuesday. The visiting Black Knights took a 59-41 non-conference win over the Saxons to improve to 9-2 overall this winter. They hit nine three-pointers in the ballgame. Hastings falls to 4-8 with the defeat. Hastings head coach Ben Wilson had a lot to be pleased with. He said it was a great crowd on youth basketball night and his girls played three good quarters of k L.| Brett Bremer Sports Editor 4^ ?-r i- > A VA Saxons happy with offensive output versus Belding ♦ ♦ > V , I -V The Saxon girls are now prepping for a home contest with Harper Creek Friday. The Saxons are still looking fortheir first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win of the season and the Saxons and Beavers currently sit sixth and seventh in the conference standings. The Beavers took an 11 -point win when the two teams met in Battle Creek back in December. The Hastings girls follow up Friday night’s ballgame with trip to Lakewood for a non-conference contest Tuesday, Feb. 4. 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Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando, Florida 3^801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI-005524-24 (01-30)(02-20) �1 P I i f I > I4& T 12 Thursday, January 30, 2025 I ' STINGS BANNER 1 _______________________ www.HastingBgnner.com k'" ■ 4 Lions wipe out another doubIe-digit lead in fouTth Brett Bremer Sports Editor loH A I'-’ , I I 'r- Ji * I rl/ t I e r 1 4 k fl They did it again. The Maple Valley varsity boys' basketball team dug out of an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to score a 46-45 win at Delton Kellogg Thursday, Jan. 23. The win came one week after the Lions did the same thing, rally for a win when trailing by 11 in the fourth quarter, in a Big 8 Conference bailgame against Bronson. The Lions surged fast enough in that one that they were the ones holding a lead over the final minute and a half, at Delton Kellogg Thursday Maple Valley didn’t overtake the Panthers until the final seconds. Delton Kellogg led45-34 with four and a half minutes to go and then the Lions closed the game on a 12-0 run with al I five oftheir buckets over that stretch coming from different players. Sophomore guard Teegen McDonald had the game-winner with 9.8 seconds remaining. He had a three-pointer miss its mark, but as the Delton Kellogg guys tried to corral the rebound behind the back board the ball squirted away. McDonald went up and got it and went right up with it, scoring a bucket that evened the game and earning an and-one opportunity, which he converted, to put the Lions in the lead. After a couple of timeouts, the Pan­ thers managed to work the ball to sopho­ more sharp-shooter Grady Matteson for an open three from the left wing in front of the DK student section, but it was no good as the horn sounded. Both teams had an unusual week with three snow days leading up to Thursday. “We tried to do things mentally, like watching-film, and it is just not the same,” Maple Valley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “I thought both teams came out kind of flat and it was kind of create your own energy and we finally started to create some momentum in the fourth quarter. We made a couple plays and got a couple easy buckets, and then we catch a break down here at the end where a kid kind of bobbles it and it comes to us. it is nice to get one of those breaks every I r r I J T- f I i * i I 1 I a. I ;[ I I i » 4 I “ M Ij J I, ‘ii :p p ♦< vr -*\J, A’ si /*-S I » 4 ~ Rr . T > X — « A.J f t f' p' . yr * 9^ rs w? 7$. t IB & * J • •/ A*. ' .A- ■ s b •t I > .I • •X I r I I .'Wr- ■ ,.v 1? F ‘•I ’i. I Maple Valley senior guard Jake McDonald goes up for two points ahead of Delton Kellogg senior guard Grant McArthur during the second half Friday at DKHS. Photo % 4 fl l”''/ I k - *"' *1 :i 1^ - ^4 4 ) Vi V * « «h' •■ I 1 r 1 i I J ' I L* > ■ 4 ' A., *'rA, h !*• * by Brett Bremer ••* > nb' .*i ^f\ Delton Kellogg junior guard Keegan Hill looks to split Maple Valley defenders Teegen McDonald (left) and Kelvin Nevins-Davis to get into the paint during the second half of their non-conference bailgame in Delton Wednesday. Photo by Brett Bremer with a three-pointer from freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis. A pair of missed Delton free throws and a couple of Panther turnovers allowed the Lions to keep inching closer. Senior guard Jake McDonald scored thanks to a nice cat and a well thrown assist from junior guard Bradley Cushing. Cushing then got a reverse lay-up in transition to fall after beating the DK defense back to the basket. That lay-up by Cushing drew as Panther time-out with 1:53 to play and Delton clinging to a 45-43 lead. Teegen McDonald led all scorers with 18 points. Jake finished with 11 for the Lions and Nevins-Davis had five points. Coach Nevins said he thought his guys did a better job of communicating on the defensive end as the game wore on and put forth a-little more ball pressure and played better help-side defense. Delton Kellogg took a 66-49 win over the Lions in the season opener, so the Lion head coach was happy to see his “But I liked the way our kids battled tonight. We didn’t quit and ended up getting another win.” That final Maple Valley surge started team’s improvements. Senior guard Rafael Cotta had a team-high 16 points for Delton Kellogg and Matteson and senior guard Grant McArthur had 11 points apiece. Senior guard Maxim Bonechi finished with five points. “The first half we had that seven-point lead, thought it should have been a lit­ tle bit more, but that is just the way it was,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said. “Maple Valley, they work hard. They’re a very hard-working team. I give them all that credit for that. When a team comes into any game and they’re going to outwork you - hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. So, if you’re not going to play to their energy level we need to bring things back'to.€enten , Jr.’ ‘1 thdiight when We gbt it to that teripoint lead we had that energy, but then a timeout and in basketball you get on those runs. We got on our run and every>i t «< I thing was good, and then they went on their run and we just played into their energy and they built off of us. We made some errors at the end of that game that we’re not happy with.” Howland said the goal was 10 turn­ overs or less in the bailgame. His Pan­ thers only had four in the first half, but he guessed his guys had close to ten in the fourth quarter alone. Maple Valley was 5-8 following that win but has since fallen to 5-10 with a couple of tough Big 8 Conference losses. The Lions were bested 71-38 at Concord Friday, Jan. 24, and fell 78-40 at home against Stockbridge Tuesday, Jan. 28. Maple Valley is 2-7 in in the Big 8 this winter. The Lions head to Union City in the league Friday and then will be home to take on Comstock in a non-conference ballgame Wednesday, Feb. 5. Delton Kellogg heads into a Friday night ballgame with Gobles sporting a 6-7 overall record and a 3-3 mark in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division. The Panthers took a ^8-4^ win at Black River Friday in tfe q f 1 .4 * ♦* X r> > • •^- T I k IJ)®’ 2!«l 1 I (■' ' f. i h’ 3 J » I i I ■I hr* W r fiW^ I r •Jr I t e inB^rrrTbu w J • t'bnCT 77000 I 1 /< i7iG:73tl11 sri Ion M i bOBtwaf. 2^31 WB*" ■ 3ri’ i‘*n rf5.. r 3 I. •r - »* I »• soli'jz-r J' X .r;-- ^iqoWj I idd I J // .. '?0i" . Bi-' ifcjaettn} • 1^- ► I * lu .Ui" tua > ; I., & 4 4 iJ Cut •rtf 33UQl X I ♦ I j .. * I 4 I I -'(.•fi ; / I . J* - ■( ^7‘ C ■<t ilBSd S .J I • 4* ( rrz 1 11;'' u..i: I, . ‘' r* ■^’ / • -'S.’> I 1 I 1 51 .. W ( 1 «» • \ r r Hi • jBii. T #*#• r . i’ t— j •9 ixitiwk :« \ n-..> < . J *'•* { SAC Central and then fell 54-51 in a SAC crossover at home against KalamazooChristian Tuesday, Jan. 28. .1 > I K! u-v: ' t 0 1 —f; \1 » - -?6I I.- ■J* 1 1 f t n ( r -* '■ Ak* t I. r atar i - t - . iibV «I “ ~w ■ /TT?9bili LX 92^ . j:'1 I I I 1 » Freshman Lloyd sets TK girls’ three-point record Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Brandi James got freshman guard Taylor Lloyd up off the bench when teammate Tealy Cross was whistled for her fifth foul with 90 seconds to play Friday night. Lloyd had already knocked down seven three-point- f 1 'f 1. ! ±; -1^.- w 1 ey* •* I' J X i I • A . X F ■'"*1 . * J J 31- T F -A«^..-- IV I ■^r ;■ i Thornapple Kellogg freshman guard Taylor Lloyd fires up one of her school record eight successful three-pointers during the Trojans’ OK Gold Conference victory over visiting Grand Rapids Union Friday in Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer ers in a bailgame the Trojans led by more than 20 points, but the Trojan coach told her that if she wanted the school record she should go for it. Lloydnailed a step-back three from the left wing with 15 seconds left for her eighth ofthe night, setting a new TK record and putting the final points on the scoreboard in a 63-41 Trojan win over the Grand Rapids Union Red Hawks in Middleville. “She deserves that. She put a lot of work in,” coach James said. “I had no clue until coach said, ‘Tay, get one more, Lloyd said of her awareness of the record. “I didn’t know what was going on.” The Trojan freshman finished the night with 29 points and sophomore forward Reece Ritsema had 14 points in what was really an all around outstanding team effort offensively. The TK ladies did an excellent job of moving the basketball and the step-back transition three at the end was probably the toughest one Lloyd knocked down all night. “I feel like we all just played really good and had fun. We played as a team,” Lloyd said. “We ail tend to play better and happy and stay out of our heads that way. “Then the ball is moving. We get more passes and we end up with a good shot.” Lloyd said it took her the whole summer and more to really feel confident as a strong three-point shooter. She trained every single day shooting a lot of shots - up to 1,000 on a couple of days. She said there are times she stays after her team’s practice and shoots up some extra shots with the TK varsity boys’ team that includes her two brothers the senior Brice and junior Ben Lloyd - also strong outside shooters. The hunt is on to find out just what the Trojan varsity boys’ team record is after Ben hit ten threes in the TK boys’ loss at Hamilton Tuesday. Cross chipped in six points in the TK girls’ win over Union and McKenna Hoebeke had five and Emma ir« “rjUBtffiarLiw .* .••s' ,? I * •I Io •<>« t r' < free Estin^ates F I tT'I/f c Sm EBDISDIG 1 J Ik .J • J I a; . -— 'vt V scnig^ * •** • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation *♦* RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 517-983-0954 start Saving Today •v’-* 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLjnes.coni Use Spray Foam ■JIACUS tW I I* ut ,^i !«* .¥ r- 1 • ■« I I ** I w .'safS> r U’ 1 I t * I r «> 5 1, ri V* *< A .-r 4< % X •fe • ik J[ X I .A t. <1 f f I Sx . I ' >: ST- — f * .s 4 » 7» J 'S I t « J Wfes J. ■ A .5 1 5 I T 1 'i' I / 9 .>* s. .■II !at \ 4^ J 'W' h •> ¥ k ___ ij I pr V Thornapple Kellogg junior guard Tealy Cross dribbles around Grand Rapids Union’s Taylor Wetherbee during the first half Friday in Middleville. Photo by Brett Bremer '4i<- I : ■n- - -p r L w t * - ■ rOvX 1 ri' fl ’TU! 4» T* r i •. SH. ■ft X I n i Dykhouse four. “Ball movement is what we have been looking for,” coach James said. “We want more ball movement, and we want to stop catching and dribbling immediately, but taking care of the basketball and taking our time to slow down on oft'ense. A team win feels good.” Grand Rapids Union was led by 17 points from senior guard Tanayah Porter and 12 from sophomore guard Kamdyn Lee. The Union girls are now 0-6 in the OK Gold and I -9 overall this season as ofTuesday’s action. It was a win the TK ladies needed while starting a tough stretch that had them going on the road to face West Catholic Monday, a home game against Hamilton Tuesday and a trip to Forest Hills Northern on the slat^ for tonight, Jan. 30. West Catholic is ranked seventh in the MHSAA Di­ vision 2 power rankings and the FHN girls are ranked 18th in DI. TK heads into the match-up with the Huskies with a 6-7 overall record and a 2-6 mark in the OK Gold Conference. West Catholic took a 64-44 win over the TK ladies Monday in the conference to get to 6-0 in OK Gold play and 12-1 overall. The Trojans bounced back Tuesday at home with a 69-67 win over the Hamilton Hawkeyes. ! I J - H. ’ ♦ t 1 Wf t I / i: 11'"^ Til 1 » I “iiaitL I-*! ew « I !> a I I 5. n. no.i F' 1 II t■ k II 'I aSaa l« n bl . Lu»* 1 I ISII!^ *Uih r■ VI I# ■ .-^ I’H J i» * 1 At.' 1 ft'k 1-k ’ Tl*. < 1^. V i l t \ w4^ ’TH. > 1 -1 (' 1 '-’G i / ji J * I ( II f Si. 1 I < 4 ■* r I’;*' I. fF . 'K' I 1 b k>* * s (i I n g 1 ) *A ‘I ’X /' >! L’ I 4 , b k k. 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Maple Valley surged late to steal a 46-45 win at Delton Kellogg last Thursday, Jan. 20. Back in action at home Tuesday, the DK A _______ J Si I.- - 9l .1 es z t I i. 1 4 ) ------ 713^ V / I 4' ■ .' I Mr. c r > t % i f *• c 1 V •1 Np. • r "J 4n 1 X ■I 1 I •* & • r * I G u. tb 'no* J * r.“-2 I . - ‘■- Wrs, •r •. ‘.i .• boys were downed 54-51 by Ka­ Brett Bremer Sports Editor IL. , 13 i eii I f Thursday, January 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I * •- I lamazoo Central. Delton led by one point over the Comets at the half and after three quarters, but the Comets held them to just six points in the fourth quarter to take the threepoint win. Delton Kellogg had three guys ¥ > ns 4 I K ^5 • « li 'tv in double figures. Grant McArthur led the way with 13 points. Kee­ gan Hill had 12 points and Grady Matteson hit three three-pointers « and finished with 11 points, all in the first half. DK also got nine points from Tyler Howland who •r I hit three three-pointers too. Jack Ayotte hit five threes for Kalamazoo Christian and had a game-high 17 points. Ian Tuin had 13 points for theComets and Austin Richmond finished with ten points. The Panthers’ Maxim Bonechi (32) pulls up at the elbow and fires a shot over River Rats Ty Elmer (24) and Mike Brown (34) Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photo by Perry Hardin J I • 4l1 Vikes and Raiders to grapple for White title again ’’■e .: 1 1; 1 .r ' a* . h VL ’‘S t 9 / ' I k •*.-1 * '• ’■ •*0» I A'llJ *«1 -i. • r rr 4 4k ■ Brett Bremer Sports Editor ' .’H - • '• I <* 1 f I •( • That’s 6-0. Now it’s time for the show­ down with Portland. The Lakewood varsity wrestling team kept its Capital Area Activities Confer­ ence White Division record perfect with a 55-17 win over the host Orioles at the Charlotte Quad Wednesday, Jan. 22. The Vikings were set face offwith Portland in the final C AAC White dual ofthe season last hight, Jan. 29, at another CAAC Quad hosted by Mason. Lakewood entered last week ranked ninth in the state in Division 3 and Port­ land checked in at number four. The Raiders also moved their CAAC White record to 6-0 with a win over Eaton Rapids in Mason Jan. 22. At Charlotte Wednesday, the Vikings took their win over Charlotte and also downed Holt 61-14. The Orioles and Vikings were back and forth for a moment at the start of their dual, but the Vikings took pins in the four heaviest weight classes to take control of the dual. Alexander Risk at 175 pounds, Owen Prowdley at 190, Jacob Everett at 215 and Joel Simon at 285 scored those four Viking pins with Everett’s foe the only one to make it much beyond a minute. * Lakewood also had a pin from Bryson Boucher at 150 pounds over Charlotte’s Tyler Densmore early in the dual, and added pins from Oliver Johnson at 126 V ' \ t J, > fnlL ■ r i ! ( — I* •7'n’* 'Z •> f iJ I . F r! r V. ’ *•? •IZ; .■ r a ’L’vi 1 '0 h 1 > * . J ’’ut. J u: t I •e.- 'I,'-:.j’ u . <1; b ) ‘. 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Lakewood followed that up by win­ ning the championship at its own eight­ team Lakewood Invitational Saturday. The Vikings scored 271.5 points for the title with Wayland second with 168.5 points ahead ofCaledonia 155.5, Portage Northern 114, Armada 98.5, Loy Norrix 24.5, Laingsburg 23.5 and Ravenna 22. Lakewood got flight championships from Stephen Aldrich at 113 pounds, Stamm at 126, Bryson Boucher at 150, Owen Prowdley at 175, Everett at 215 and Simon at 285 pounds. Kade Boucher at 132 pounds and Rogers at 138 both placed second in their weight class for Lakewood. Calder Villanueva, Carter Stewart and Dakota Harmer were all third and Eric Bartlett and Alexander Risk were fourth. •J ^V ir ) E' I ? ♦ • u L t- . « i'i. *« • dM 5 4 A Lakewood’s Owen Prowdley works to pin Portage Northern’s Carson Hernandez during their semifinal match in the 215-pound weight class Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. 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Delton Kellogg closed the day with 81.5 points also looking up at fourth­ place Jenison and fifth-place Sturgis. Senior Gauge Stampfler was the lone DK guy to reach the championship round. He was pinned late in the third I I K t t I I t j: iS? J' ;t, ■ f 4 « I tit z , .‘i; •> t 4 I ’J . r I I I Jr' 1 A' I)' I J' f'' I .'i'' \ I t, .1. 1 ! ,'1*' J* IZ I’ I «?■ ■ i' ( 1' ' /F' z 49 ' ■ 4, 4 ’ i’ r -'P u'5*’.<is< ( J J; I .{JI’ 4 r I I ■. .U’' r* 1 i j*' / z< r I /• ’ I I li fp- 1 t t **»• J' I I >*.’y • • V‘ . 1 >' ’< ir r .. t > r ! * *1’ e* . tf \A’: O«tf ?jr,Le<..,? T, 4 » -i. J Ono iW2 -<«i- atfjj ri.,'Lj) 1/ • Jt >1" » 4' ■K > »?' .JU' I period of the 138-pound final by Three Rivers’ Ethan Moreland. Stampfler won his first four matches ofthe day including a 16-45 major decision over Allegan’s Luke Wedge. Stampfler, Moreland and Wedge ail have at least 30 victories so far this winter and only a dozen losses between them. 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HastingsBqnner.com . i •a Lady Saxon Invite title goes to hosts again av— Brett Bremer f- Sports Editor The Hastings Lady Saxon Invitational wasn’t a thing when Saxon junior Dezarae Mathis was a freshman. When Thomapple Kellogg senior Emma Gibson was a freshman there wasn’t an MHSAA tournament dedicat­ ed for female wrestlers. Mathis and the Saxons won their home girls’ tournament for the second year in a row Saturday outscoring runner-up Grand Haven 132-119.5 and Gibson and the Trojans were fourth overall at the tournament where 30 schools were represented. Those two were the lone individual champions for their teams on the day. Both girls were state qualifiers a year ago, and Mathis finished fourth in the 120-pound girls’ weight class at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. Gibson is a two-time state qualifier. “It is definitely weird, because my freshman year tliere were not many girls. I was wrestling every o±er weekend. There were no girls’ tournaments. All of us were new and it was a whole mess,” Mathis said. ‘T4ow, it’s weird seeing our whole gym covered with girls and there are girls who are actually really good. My freshman year, not many girls were good.” Mathis said her own biggest improve­ ments since her freshman year have come in her confidence level. She had never wrestled before joining the Saxon girls’ varsity program - which is one of the biggest in the state year in and year out so far. “I used to just go into it and kind of be scared and just try to throw, but now I’m confident with the stuff that works for me, and I make sure I go through all the motions at practice to have the right technique for it,” Mathis said. Mathis was the 120-pound champion Saturday in Hastings with three pins that took about a minute and a half each. She stuck Kent City’s Brooklin Armstrong 1 minute 35 seconds into their champi­ onship match to improve her record to 17-1 on the season. “I just knew that I just had to go out .♦i ft t L **?-;?* C > V *1 y k 5 ft ■a w J L4 '9 >v ft4. -t* V ?. Hastings junior Dezarae Mathis scores near fall points against Kent City’s Brooklin Armstrong during the first period of their 120-pound championship match Saturday at the Lady Saxon Invitational. Photo by Brett Bremer r* b Wnicnme a I ft Hantinq- e * 1 □ft* <h c>: I * l< *1*9 1 •** there and do my stuff and go with it, go with the flow,” Mathis said. “I really am trying to rack up my take down count, because I have the [team] record for it from last year. I want to beat that obvi­ ously, so I’ve trying to work on that and *.1* •*• ir.' 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DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY s a A OUR COMPANY IS GROWING - r T.* •i 4- I I “4* >• L ■f K Tri-County Times Daily News Tri-County Citizen Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review Clarkston News The Citizen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Lowell Ledger The Hastings Banner Buyer's Guide & News Ad-Visor & Chronicle Battle Creek Shopper News The Sun and News The Reminder make sure I’m not always just throwing and I’m getting my take down points.” Gibson pinned Otsego’s Samantha Bonoevetz midway through the second period oftheir 135-pound championship match to move her record to 22-4 on ±e season. Gibson bought she could have wrestled a little better than she did. She had to scramble a bit against Bonoevetz and nobody scored in the first period, but Gibson got a reversal in the second period and eventually got Bonoevetz on her back. “I did good. I think I could have worked a little bit harder my last match and actually took a shot and worked my moves instead, but she is tough. It was kind of hard for me to get that,” Gibson said. The gym was packed with the 30-team varsity competition and a middle school contest too. The Hastings gym will be full again Sunday, Feb. 9, when Hastings is one of ±e hosts to one of ±e first ever girls’ district tournaments. Female wrestlers opened ±e first two years ofthe MH SAA girls’ state tournament with a regional round, but the sport has grown enough in such a short time that a district round was added ±is winter. Hastings, Lakewood, Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kellogg girls will all be a part of that upcoming district tournament in Hastings where the top four at each weight class advance to regionals. Mathis is looking forward to the dis­ trict tournament. There were 20 girls in her weight class at regionals last winter. She is not a fan of having face a couple knock out round matches right at the start of the bigger tournament like last year’s regional. She is also looking forward to an extra tournament on the schedule. She has 74 wins as a varsity wrestler so far and would like to push for 100 wins before this season is up. The Saxons had four girls in the top four in their respective weight classes Saturday and a ‘B’ division champion too, Jordan Milanowski at 140 pounds and Naomi Grummet at 155 had run­ ner-upfinishes. Sydney Patterson placed fourth at 145. Autumn Miller won a 110-pound ‘B’ division championship. Pine River was third with 114 points ahead of Thomapple Kellogg 106.5, Olivet 86.5, Otsego 82, Traverse City West 73.5, Forest Hills Eastern 63.5, West Ottawa 63 and Northview 55.5, Harper Creek 50 and Wayland 44.5 in the top 12. Delton Kellogg placed 22nd with 21.5 points and Lakewood 23rd with 19. “I like it a lot. 1 think a lot of girls have improved so much from when ±ey were freshmen too that kept going. It helps Jiw! f X Jr^ j’ r .i ■' fl a lot having just the girls, then you get more matches and get paired up with different people,” Gibson said. She said her own biggest improve­ ments over the years have come on her feet. She is much better in the neutral position than she was as a freshman, and also getting better at getting off the bottom like she did in her championship match with Bonoevetz. “Tve just kept doing the same things over and over again at practice, and really worked on my movement on my feet and my set-ups. I am trying to get good at that, and not let them have my head. I’ve got to clear that so I can get in a shot,” Gibson said. Gibson said she felt like she was really strong on her feet in her semifinal win, a pin ofthe Saxons’ Sara Barker, Saturday. The Trojan team got a runner-up finish from Adelaide Hodlerman and third-place wins from Raini Braska at 110-pounds and a Jaycee Teunessen in a 155-pound ‘B’ bracket. Briella Dykstra added a fourth-place finish for TK at 115 pounds. Delton Kellogg’s lone competitor was Olivia Post who wrestled her way to a runner-up finish at 125 pounds. DK girls’ coach Owen Post said it was a great day for Olivia, right up until a bit of a stumble in the opening moments against Northview’s Trinity Kemp in the 125-pound championship match gave Kemp the chance to score a quick pin. Post had a pin and a technical fall victory against Traverse City West wrestlers to get into the finals. Lakewood had one medalist too as Korin Mitchell placed third at 120 pounds. She was knocked out of the championship bracket by Mathis, but then pinned Wayland’s Ryleigh Haveman and Traverse City West’s Annika Yuncker to place third. Milanowski, a two-time state qualifier herselffor the Saxons, had a pair ofquick pins to start her day before being bested 8-6 by Way land’s Alexis Hozeska in the 140-pound championship match. In 17 different weight classes, theirs was the only final to come down to a decision. There was one major decision and the rest pf the championship bouts ended in either a pin or a technical fall. A take down in each of the first two periods had Milanowski in front 6-2 going into the third period, but Hozeska managed a reversal in the third period and got Mi­ lanowski to her back for near fall points. Grummet, a state qualifier last year, had a pair of pins before being stuck by Allendale’s MacKenzie Maka in the third period of their 155-pound cham­ pionship bout. As impressed as Mathis was with how some ofher teammates performed on the mat, some of their actions off the mat had her smiling too. “Lilliana [Fox] was really kind of upset with herself with ±e fact that she was up and she lost, and she still sat on the edge of every single one of our girls’ mats and cheered for them and was happy with them even though she was kind of upset with herself,” Mathis said. 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THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 a Thursday, February 13, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com iiiUr N 9' ’^astlnggEt^jjrfgqge BANNER I DK STATE MEDALISTS AND YOUNGSTERS STILL ALIVE IN D4 9 F I 9 t1 I BCSO deputy involved in deadly October shooting was justified, says prosecutor i I ■i^lovni yiugsb 0238 vO^ilz isdotsO vlbBSb Mhi^niq zysz .bsRitBuj J i I I f 1 Maple Syrup Queen crowned I T <] T’T 4 boslasM ylloM jo)ib3 i Molly Macleod a Editor ■■ ) orfw xitejat 3-'ftU '''^>09(12 '(inuoD '^£0 A ihanwoT sqoH n telli>l O nr ncrn iigufeswaa V eof? YlnuoD.wH ‘'XEi .aswi A Barry County Sheriff’s Office deputy who shot and killed a Hope Township man in October was justified in their use of deadly force, says Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt. Jeremiah Johnson of Hope Township was shot and killed by a BCSO deputy after deputies were called to respond to a domestic situation involving a firearm in the 7000 block of Kingsbury Road shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. During the incident, Johnson was shot and killed. The deputy involved in the incident, whose name hasn’t been released, was placed on paid administrative leave following the shooting. “It is my opinion that at the time Jeremiah Johnson was shot and killed by a Barry County deputy, the deputy honestly and reasonably believed that the use of dead­ ly force was necessary to prevent the imminent death or imminent great bodily harm to his fellow officer, Johnson’s wife, Siphiwe (Johnson’s wife) and also him­ self. This was a justifiable homicide,” wrote Pratt in a Tuesday press release. Pratt said the deputies knew they were responding to a domestic incident in October and parked discretely at the end of Johnson’s driveway before quietly approaching the home. 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The queen and her court’s first event of the 2025 maple syrup season is the Sugaring Off Potluck, slated for Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville. This year’s Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is scheduled for April 25-27. Photo by Molly Macleod See SHOOTING on 4 I View Newspaper Group West welcomed a new staff writer to its ranks ±is week. Newcomer jour­ nalist Noah Peterson, 24, started his job with the local newspaper group earlier this month, according to edi­ tor Molly Macleod. He will write for The Hastings Banner, The Sun and News, and The Hastings Reminder. Peterson said his pathway to the paper began in a familiar place. “I found an ad in The Sun and News,” Peterson said. “It’s where I learned of this new position and thought it would be the best place to start.” Peterson graduated from Roch­ ester Christian University in spring 2024 where he earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communications and got hands-on experience in sports coverage while working as an editor for Shield Media, the independent student media outlet of Rochester Christian University. “Because I grew up in this commu­ nity,” Peterson noted, “I know that working for the local paper will be a good start in my career. 1 hope to someday work my way into sports media and capture all content in Michigan sports.” Over the years, Peterson has gained knowledge in the journalism field. His strongest areas are photog­ raphy and videography. In the past year, he launched a solo business for See WRITER on 3 1 b i New staff writer joins View Newspaper Group I I Bl f nr k ‘^shiooA Accident in Hastings remains under investigation 3 SI btsiUneM sinnsQ Dennis Mansfield istiiw nBts i iJBcHni)3su^ iiUJ^bnufK jeeg ’pnu/i'lbaaobioor A rif)fv{.43l93v/ 38iji rnobiooB sbiriqv-o vi u nr qu bsbno SM 4)) |nibwoo£ ,8snotfli ''axjhsA wnifiJm oboi .?noq?? ssilo^ f. • I r nsg f I f ri r ."bs^sllc nvnb b si£]H no bni.0GJ8S3§nibYBiJ ■J • i ,7fib8'iL’iIT no .m.q 0£:li fiT{d iKvnb ,:l'jLn( qutMoiq bi<n EWI aHT aqooiJ yd bsrjoq?. bsw ^ncm dUbisvoD av.'fjiliiL' riTOqi fifanoll 4^ IO£ e Jiri ’{Iba ^-86<7BwbBoiHfanfi 3)b)2 to noiJoaaidJni ft 988 ▼z r i’’-. r z ! > m I' } iX *!?*•> 11 4 r ' ■ s< • •• lS*^ s k •» •> '-■r. r V "« < <*aw? t I w ■k ■ »— < r 4 o t ■■V * I 1 :71k. I A** ♦I ■ •» :• . r> A •I I A lA. iL\ r-4? A reckless driver on eastboLind State Street in Hastings ended up in a two-vehicle accident last week, with one man sustaining “serious” injuries, according to Michi­ gan State Police reports. MSP officials reported that troopers were alerted to a driver allegedly swerving in and out of traffic while traveling eastbound on State Street in Hastings at about 4:20 p,m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. The 1993 Ford pickup truck, driven by a 54-year-old Cloverdale man, was spotted by troopers but report­ edly hit a 2014 Honda sports utility vehicle near ±e intersection of State and Broadway, as well as striking 1 I H' 1 V 1 f rnr/'rj 7 <1 WW'A i sjbiJ^ z Staff Writer I «• M' WCV^ * b —s at I M 9 9 Y •* .cWI H9 tft 1 *k I i » ' dr *b.7 iwtj.-jir*<fc' 1^“ .'•> V It' KA > k lL' 1 I ’ '/f fc;i’ rj fill V •T «* tb^] ki *■ r». I ) See ACCIDENT on 4 Nl I > It! t J w» '1 >A J k'.U i*-a »' < 1*W * L •. S' £ X •• 1 I fe T0T23B / waiir Ik > b Vi »'4 I BEST OF THE BEST t J t 4 iBiaftue 'Vr iiH^i r > 1IM Ai's I 3 -- :i«>i J? • • *>■ iWHIIIlu ■ • a J!-' r I* »»4^i I* > fl in ■ B.’: • k •«. r »< * • r r -t ■■ ! » > .*-• - JIS r d" ASk Y? F vL •f P9t 1 < I • r > I. I I « ♦z ’o A 54-year-old Cloverdale man was left with serious injuries after a Thursday crash in Hastings. Photos by Josh Winkelstein I i i J ■^'1 f i Special section included with this edition hoMmb -s’! I J 'r .R » F t t f •KLi* < innp ^ 4 0 0 7 1 6 110 t_ J 10 a aMv> ► 9 V •Mb w ?< Mb* ss *b W* ■l»b MM >!• •Wb to t ln Lu 4 4 ■■ I I u n •» iU ss •9 R M -»r,... 9 1: t r W « 1! qk. : ric®; Tift I*" T- J if / TRUMBLE RENOVATING HISTORIC BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS PAGE 3 ttsr • T* >.. .if «I SHOP LOCAL ftp =5? A =? r ** 4 a» •» 5- ’9^ 1 W* ' 7 r iii tf t iZj •r 4 w ' v MMm M«* *i if < t .£ ** ** * MW I : : - z V A I </> Hi , • i . t ,1 h -1^ S?" 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Local business owner Kim Lynch, who sits on the GLWF committee, agrees with Landman that Gun Lake Park is more visible. “I am so happy that wc have moved it to the old location as I believe it will bring more foot traffic,” Lynch said. No matter the location, kids will have a blast thanks to Lynch, who oversees free activities. “Wc arc having a professional face painter and magician, a balloon artist, games, prizes, a big drawing and animals to peL” he said. “With times being tough for a lot of families, this should be a ercat opportunity forthem to spend time together without worrying about their budget.” Deb Timmerman. Gun Lake Business Association president and treasurer, added that change is good. «« The changes came from committee members recognizing that costs were increasing and to keep the event sustain­ able, we needed to change the way it was being done,” Timmerman said. “Many of the committee members remembered attending as youngsters when the event was held at the county park, and they wanted to bring back that community feel while supporting local restaurants Contributing Writer I -aunching into their second year help­ ing organize the (iun Lake Winterfcsi has been a chock-full of changes for Brad and Slaccy l^andman, with the biggest change for the event being the move to the Gun Lake Park for the community festiv4>StiUirday, Feb. I of positive “We have received a t feedback.” Brad Landman said. “You never know how something will be re­ ceived when you change it, but tlic great thing about Winterfcsi is that it has been * •» •• J •! * Gun Lake Park & Watercraft Launch ‘•™r^ w ■■ Jh-pn I I bib S? f ■K A V .f 1 * J Ai <- > This year, the annual Gun Lake Winterfest returns to the Gun Lake Park at 2397 Patterson Rd. in Wayland Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright Hastings man convicted of crossbow murder back in court this week Molly Macieod Editor A Hastings man sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 killing of a fellow teen is due back in court this week. Patrick Gilmore, 20, stood before Judge Michael Schipper in the Barry County Fifth Circuit Court this week for a review hearing. The hearing was held before press time on Wednesday. The Hastings Banner will continue its coverage of the hearing next week. Gilmore was sentenced to life in prison without parole in June 2022 after being convicted of the murder of Lane Roslund, a Hastings 17-year-old. Gilmore, a fellow 17-year-old at the time of the crime, pled guilty to the murder in exchange for dropping a charge of concealing the teen’s body. Gilmore is currently housed at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian under level 11 security. Roslund’s body was found in a shallow grave in Hastings Charter Township 32 days after his death in September 2021. Gilmore was sen­ tenced to life in prison for shooting and killing Roslund with a crossbow. '4 .'r’C i * y• r '> 1 II 1 ft A k, Patrick Gilmore was back in court this week for a review hearing before Judge Michael Schipper. The 20-year-old was convicted to life in prison without the opportunity for parole in 2022 for the 2021 killing of 17-year-old Lane Roslund. Gilmore was also 17 at the time of the crime. File photo and busincisch." Instead of a beer tent this year, there will be a trolley service. According to Landman, that helps support the goal of the GLWT planning commiltcc is lo support local restaurants and businesses. “Ciivcn the limited parking, wc use a trolley system to help people get to and from Gun Lake Park, kxal businesses. Birdie Bli/j^ard and parking areas,” she added “TTic trolley is free lo ride, thanks to sponsorship from our local businesses. “Many people have said they love the return to Gun Lake Park. Since this event is 100 percent for our community, we always listen to what people want." Every year, the Winterfcsi committee picks a local charity lo receive a check. This year, the chosen charity to receive prtKccds from the event is the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Chapter. These ladies are often in the background taking care ofthe area,” Landman said. “They help residents who need a lit­ tle boost; they raise funds and awareness for many projects out there but seldom get recognized for their work. We wanted to make sure they are recognized and hopefully give them a nice donation so they can keep up their great work.” Another implemented change lo GLWF 2025 was stretching out Winter­ fest over a period earlier than just the big Winterfest day. Landman said that al­ lowed festival-goers to experience more of what the Gun Lake area has to offer. “Starling Winterfest at the Chief Noonday Car Park’s Christmas on the Corridor Tree Lighting event was great. Landman said. ”It gives us an excellent runway to grow the events between then and the main Winterfest event. In a perfect world, we’d love to see each local business host an event every week. The Chili Cook-off was super fun,” he added. “I can’t wait lo see who won.” Another change, this year, features only the top three Gun Lake Idol win­ ners performing on the main stage at Gun Lake Park. The three final winners were named at the Gun Lake Casino on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with the top per­ former receiving $750, $500 going to the runner-up and the third-place contestant gamering $250 for their effort. Elizabeth Jones, who heads up Gun L^ke Idol and advertising, said the change benefits the performers. “The singers had too much difficulty with the cold weather,” Jones added. More venues offered their stages this year, allowing more contestants to sign up to compete, with the Wayland Hotel featuring a contest best 32 performers. Other participating locations included Reds Sports Bar and Grill (18), Thirsty Buddy’s (13), Russo’s Pizzeria-Gun Lake (29), Russo’s Pizzeria-Hopkins (28) and One More Grill (18). Though, organizers stated some of the contestants were repeats, as they tried different venues in hopes of making the top three. “This was Russo’s first year partici•B .'9 rx 9 1 * ■y ’,1 >/ « I Wda f r« •Ar* ’,4 ir i X- 1 7 * * ’ % V «• ■■ * .x-V I ( .1 -J.Xc s* - ■-*- f f fjeti £ b I r 3? w Kf t z I & »♦ •% LZ; The Polar Dip al the annual Gun Lake Winterfest draws a big crowd as it remains a mam attraction. File photo by Karen Turko-Ebright ? p.p- ■ it’ ’ > 4*» > ikef5 ** !1 H 4 i * r ithsaiw'’'.) »-»• »_> pating, and they went all in with both locations, and they had a great turnout,” Jones said. “The bars were packed with customers who normally ate there, and then many tables were reserved as con­ testants brought fans with them. It was great to see the restaurants still full later in the night. J ' .IT-' ■-: ‘•0^' Zi:! v'* n » 7 fi ■ 7 i .* 1 9 I :• j f!P ‘ ■ 4.:4£V>* , »rf 1' »S * -J I,* 9^ • r. A- .l-;h'jUV t• «4 1 *• • .< < ¥.> ■ int^> > r I i- >(■ li* 'Ji'hili'- Winterfest Schedule of Events THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon MSBOA Band & Orchestira Festival | Tue, 02/2518:15 am - 3^5 pm THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Thu, 03/1317(X) pm Fri, 03/141700 pm ' Sat, 03/1512:00 pm S' too pm Group mihomepaper.com , Z'’' A. ♦* > •w* !. 15 ■ T / 1 JtieCi-*: « » M-’ p U >" (juchoi> r>" '.-I* i. A‘ 1 ♦I ♦«> «? * X AlBlilil' • * p‘ > z z '*z it •« Xlh* * > 9.^ jr*’ »«* 11 • .'•X 1 I , 11 •* r N b! .V * ll^ f . Ml It Tuesday at Noon »< <Hr: 44 BANNER 'a ' *1 There will be plenty for festi­ val-goers to see and do at the annual Gun Lake Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 15. “We cannot wail to see you out and about in the Gun Lake area this Saturday,” said festival committee co-chair Brad Landman. “Local businesses are excited lo welcome you. have a main stage packed with events and this event can only happen with community support. Some of the scheduled festivities include: • Vendor Market at Gun Lake Park. Polar dip from 2 to 3 p.m., with the first dip at 3 p.m. Sign-up fee is $10 and the first 50 dippers will receive a free T-shirt. Changing tents will be available. • Winterfest Mail Stage from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Various events, in­ cluding kids’ crafts and games, Gun Lake Idol Performers, Magician Alan Kazam Show, Dog Costume Contest, C’s Pizza Eating Contest, Vernors Chugging Contest, Sand Bar Hot Wings Contest and Winterfest Chili Contest Winner, as well as 50/50 raffle. See festival website for times and details. Trolleys run to participating businesses and restaurants. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., vendor tents, raffle basket bidding and food trucks. • Ice Fishing Tournament spon­ sored by Gillet’s Bait and Hard­ ware. Pending ice and weather conditions. Sign-in starting at 6:15 am at Gillett’s. Return check-in at 1 p.m. at the store. For details, call 269- 672-5371. • Winterfest Birdie Blizzard Disc GolfToumament at Yankee Springs Township Park. Registration will be on site. “A big focus has been using the stage a lot more this year, and the Vernors contest will be unique to Gun Lake Winterfest,” said Landman. “I can’t wait to see how the new events go over.” And, Theresa Paiz, who oversees apparel and vendor marketing for the Gun Lake Winterfest, said reg­ istration for the Polar Dip is already up over previous years. “Overall, it will be a lot of fun and a great day,” Paiz added. For more information on GLWF 2025, visit online at gunlakewinterfest.com or check the festival’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ GunLakeWinterfestOfficial, for parking information and updated event schedule. 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See the to make a written r Opinion Pape for contact information and our letters policy. The Hastings Banner . I ’4 ( t 'k / * I"? ,■ 'l k f fl f 1 T- A esX * �9 I *v 5 \ f I r k r ft Jayson Bussa M W % ^3' Most people know how much work it requires to move out of a home or apartment. That’s nothing compared to what Pat­ ten's Michigan Monument Company has to deal with. The family-owned, Hast­ ings-based cemetery monument business is exiting a location they've settled into for over 80 years. “You find some things that have been sitting in a comer for 30 or 40 years that haven’t been touched and we have to figure out what to do with it,” chuckled Ryan Holley, who serves as vice president for a company that includes his father, Ron, as president and mother, Mary, as the secretary. Patten Monuments has been a fixture at the comer of Greet Street and C ook Road since 1947 when it originally purchased its headquarters and would eventually build expansions. Early this year, though, the company moved a jaunt down M-37 into a brand new, sprawling, 17,500 square-foot facility located in Rutland Township, just outside of the City of Hastings. The company is now located at 851 North M-37 Highway. While operations have been consolidated there all under one roof— Holley said that they continue to move things from the old location. The 17,500 square feet of space is an upgrade from the roughly 11,000 square feet that Patten Monuments had at its previous location while also leaving the company with room for additional expansion. The new space provides high ceilings so that the company can work with larger monuments. It also allows trucks to be loaded and unloaded inside rather than through a loading dock. The new facility effectively serves as the company’s main office and production facility while it 'I LTSb S -t* u ? I »• I I 1 w '! U tv <t •'X '% If" > '• s- T J 'V . > f-v Cl t f ■ -4. 'r ' s, , .ij^S f 1' )1 k.- 1, t I i 1 fe***-' MS f 'VJi . *< A* t U X.lf J I '..J. p.'. ’6 * < •< Hj . t ''’Kkt ‘ Ci I — I ■■'’i \ 'X> *» 1 t X jjfj 1 * 'TTU ikT ' • J r’. 3 Wi * •* J % '0 1- •» lA. i J I e 'UK' z ■ H 1 •if; < 4 V;X k ‘ b ‘**4 A .i- II •« ♦ > * ','1 Mk.; iA w.’ • ^1 " i-M' < F' A y \ I V 4 < X w \ t •s I'. I I* ■*1» I > s * Mfc - * m '•• 31 I, r I • i I « *1 'f *..y, 'A w,. SJ>4.1 ^4 ‘I . '?5l y' T Ik U ifiw t .• I » / t N' - ■1 Df ■ I ‘s-Jr > HU ' t Su'i - i' t’itPi 1 <) i fct". '-ri 4 1 —*•131 n no'pi r f also maintains a sales presence in Battle Creek, Portage and Coldwater. For a company that has roots that reach as far back as 1917, this sizable invest­ ment in the business could signify a new era for the company. “We have new machinery, we are able to update it and grow into different areas, but I think there is also staying true to who we've been for so long,” Holley said. “I guess my hope and my plan is to stay small, and customer-focused instead of growing into a big company where everything is just a number and pushed through. I think we’re at a size where we’re able to maintain that. “We’re big enough to do what we need to do for everyone but we’ re smal 1 enough where there is still an intimate setting,” Holley added. “It’s a nice push into the future as far as more room to expand and add different types of equipment. It’s exciting.” As with any post-COVID pandemic construction project, it was a bit of a roll of the dice on whether or not the largescale project would finish on time. While Holley and the team at Patten Monuments were hoping to open the new location at the end of last year, delays only tacked on a few months and they were able to open the facility first thing this year. Just like any big construction project, one thing kind of leads to the next,” Hol­ ley said. “Overall, I was hoping by fall of 2024 to be in, so, right at the end of the year. It pushed it back kind of a few months but our slow time of the year is the winter so it almost made it nicer that we weren’t trying to move in the fall.” While the new facility is exciting and the future is bright, Holley certainly ac­ knowledged how great ofa home the C ity of Hastings provided for the company for the last many decades. “The comer of Cook and Green was a phenomenal comer. Everyone knew right where you were,” he said. > Contributing Writer R 1;' I A F'A* w »' * Pa. J L>a •<; lyi* *X Trumble renovating historic building in downtown Hastings irol r«Bn« «!l R v- : > .M *u« ' K\* -V '■'^V 3/> *> .'A 13 tr-oM tth: A-AJ mh' aMiM JSSEr:2 A I » •. •I k * I V y* A f'l ' I t'. rt 5 III Jill •••• r. * 1 »I A* 4> r I 1 Pbe* (mtifei I f • 1 •f f -jMA I f J I < « (I I k * •h"' )5®ft •< ijrg(«F' < I I I ( A " isltaiss fesJh r •l r >■ 11 I ;jp « t* -I a k I r i •» J •" ilT '•r-* r."i ' : i ■? ) I I IW 11 F 4 V :i£ k 1 I « 9^ •. X’T I fl SffiicL f S * J I filT v X >1^ « 1 ’*'*'**T^ -J I’’ r 17 WRITER Continued from Page 1 -3-.' ’4 ■ J I I 5* f T“ I r■ii- ■> riJ t * ' I ' / I Ipf r ♦< 6’LTlLm " ■ I < > f'fK.. >T-J crix;r?; ft i • • I Li ■. A-' 11 » Ct T’ ■ I '2 b . 9a^ '». ’ ——-■•--- fl I J * /.liJ nwWNi CM 1 ____ • r I ■# iT —’*jRF kTf AI "V t i J *J yar M 'T'k firtQs ■ 1 Jr r i rnuo A II niil r-i\Ll « ! I I) IT L i I? I b p, uno:; 'I 1 z / I w k M*^»( sj^i i / I r n 'I r / - > V iJ J JI p m * w J * MM I 1 3JJ bl 4* "3 7 r I . J < zx 2 y. '“W r J / V‘ J I*:!!:;'.- I photography and videography — Prime Productions and Pho­ tography. I have a passion for capturing content, especially sports and events,” he added. “1 have learned so much in the pastyear Noah and I hope to continue to grow in the West Michigan area and beyond.” Macleod said that his primary focus will be news coverage in the Caledonia and Middleville areas, including schools, government and more. He looks forward to covering other stories like sports and local events. After graduating from Caledonia High School in 2019, Peterson attended Grand Rapids Community College for two years before transferring to Rochester Christian University. There, he was given an opportunity to compete in the cross country and track teams while pursuing his bachelor’s degree. Peterson graduat­ ed after three years with a degree in mass communications and was recognized as a two-time Character of Champion for his athletic accomplishments. College was a blast,” Peterson said. “I never thought I’d get to compete at a professional level and graduate in a field I am very interested in pursuing.” Peterson came back home after grad- -si’ uating where he plans to start his career in journalism. Over time, he llllll hopes to gain lots of experience and connections to pursue a career in sports media and communications. 1 m excited to be back home in West Michigan,” Peterson I added. “1 hope that my time at the local newspaper group provides Peterson me with new opportunities and knowledge of what 1 want to do with my life.” Macleod said she is thrilled to welcome Peterson on board. “I know the Middleville and Caledonia areas are in good hands with Noah. I know firsthand what it’s like to start your journalism career in the community you grew up. I’m excited to see him learn and grow while connecting with the community,” she said. Founded in 2003, View Newspaper Group is a locally-owned, locally-con­ nected community newspaper group covering 13 Michigan counties. As Michigan s largest independently owned newspaper group, the company publish­ es 21 newspapers with print editions reaching more than 335.000 households each week, plus an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. For more in­ formation, visit mihomepaper.com or contact Ftew Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Caswell at ecaswell® mihomepaper. com. i'wU •Ko: f J; ( offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 iki 5 Most of us probably don’t enjoy preparing our taxes, but there’s of­ ten a reward at the end — a tax refund. If you get a refund this year, how can you make the best use of it? Of course, the answer depends somewhat on the size of your refund. Last year, the average tax refund was $3,050, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Whatever the size of your refund, though, you’ll want to maximize its benefit. Here are a few suggestions: • Contribute to your IRA. If you were to re­ ceive about $3,000, it would go a long way to­ ward funding your IRA for the year — but any amount would help. You still have until April 15, 2025, to contribute to your IRA for the 2024 tax year, but if you've already “maxed out” on It, you could use your refund for 2025. The an­ nual contribution limit for a traditional and Roth IRA remains $7,000, or $8,000 if you’re age 50 or older. And by getting an early start toward ful­ ly funding your IRA, you can reduce the pressure of having to come up with large amounts later in the year. • Build an emergency fund. Your tax refund could help you start or expand an emergency fund. It’s a good idea to keep up to six months’ worth of living expenses in such a fund, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account, separate from the funds you use for your daily expenses. You might need to draw on this fund for unexpected expenses, such as a major home or car repair or a medical bill that’s not fully cov« ered by your health insurance. Without such an emergency fund in place, you might be forced to dip into your IRA or other retirement accounts to pay for these types of costs, and such a move could be expensive, re­ sulting in taxes, penalties and lost opportunities for growth. • Contribute to a 529 plan. If you have children or grandchildren and you’d like to help them further their educa­ tion someday, you might consider investing in a 529 education savings plan. With a 529 plan, earnings and withdraw­ als are federally tax free, provided the money is used for qualified edu­ cation expenses. Based on where you live, your 529 plan may provide State tax benefits, too. b • I 'A' fim— ♦ ♦ t; I I • <*4 I s. Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Put your tax refund to work •k Zach Santmier, owner and CEO of Trumble Insurance Agency, said the number one question that seems to be on locals’ minds lately is "What's going on at the old County Seat?" Santmier and his team at Trumble are happy to answer that question. Renovations are currently underway at the historic building on the corner of Jefferson and Church streets. Trumble purchased the building late last year and plans to use it as its new central headquarters for Barry County. Santmier said he and his team stripped the building down to the studs and is hard at work, preparing to make a physical presence for the agency in Hastings. For more on the renovations, look to this weekend’s edition of The Reminder. Photo provided I b* I * e a Mb I I J J I I L i ) 'A— FOCUS 1 I n It ■fM’. J 1 Provided by the Barry County ■ Id '* «• signed up for it last year. As of now, around 290 people are registered for this year’s event, putting organizers on pace to match last year’s total. Advanced registration is encouraged so that organizers can get an idea of a headcount for food purposes, but walkins are certainly welcome. This year’s keynote speaker is John Riley, of Gentle Response, an orga­ nization that provides de-escalation training. Riley is a former Army infantryman and retired member of the Grand Rap­ ids Police Department. It was while preparing a conflict de-escalation training class for his church security team in 2016 that he realized what he had to share and teach would benefit anyone who deals with the public. Wynsma said people of all professions tend to partake in this training, includ­ ing teachers. “We think it is fantastic because it’s more about trying to help communities and churches and schools,” Wynsma said. “To just have more knowledge because the more you know the better you can help people. That’s basically what it comes down to.” Wynsma also said that each con­ ference features something new, so someone who may have attended the event each year will walk away learn­ ing something new. Detailed information on the event, along with registration forms, can be found at barrychurchsafety.org. Financial I A li i f » ■jf No one 1 ikes to think about a situation where their lives might be in danger — but one local event is designed to prepare you for exactly that. The Larry' Jackson Memorial Barry County Sheriffs Church Safety Con­ ference is where such information is exchanged. This year’s event is slated for Feb. 22 at First Baptist Church of Middleville. The event runs all day, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and features several guest speakers and break-out sessions with vaiying topics, from building safety and legal liabilities to de-escalation tactics. It’s an opportunity for groups and individuals to receive this kind of training even if they previously didn’t have access to it. “Particularly at churches, you don’t want to think about an active shooter coming in, but we rather equip people to know what to do in those situations rather than they regret not knowing what to do,” said Becky Wynsma, who is a member of the Barry County Sheriffs Auxiliary, a member of First Baptist Church ofMiddleville and helps to orga­ nize the yearly event with her husband. The training and education don’t just center on extreme situations like an active shooter, either. In fact, first aid training is also a popular breakout session for the event. The event has steadily grown over time, with a record 393 people who I V' u >" v» Contributing Writer 5 1 <4^ ■i I 4 Jayson Bussa « I a Church Safety Conference slated for Feb. 22 Ok. I I 1 VI M Early this year. Hastings-based cemetery monument maker Patten's Michigan Monument Company moved into this brand new, sprawling, 17,500 square­ foot facility located at 851 North M-37 Highway. Photo by Jayson Buss a J’S n > r ** *--- - * • « *'•? : 1 S?: AMt :P>.- •l • • ft (■t- •' 4 * 7 a t if 51: rt • <«kt V • ?. — - R .1^ * t •W 1 € «r.. I «r» XT ; <T ■ k ■I i-.t : . kA I »» * a U: rd r t r <. .4 1 es X < oit r, w 3 I I' 0 ■ Thursday, February 13, 2025 Patten Monuments makes big move after decades in the city of Hastings A 1 I * Klf THE HASTINGS BAMHER www.HastingsBanner.com (It is possible, though, that 529 wi±drawals could affect financial aid packages, depending on who owns the account) A 529 plan can be used to help pay for college, accredited trade school programs, some K-12 expenses and even to help repay some student loans. • Pay down debts. Your tax refund may give you a chance to re­ duce your debt load. But which debts should you tackle first? You could follow the snowball” me±od by paying off the smallest of your loans or debts as quickly as possible. Or you could choose the “avalanche” route by making minimum payments on all debts and using extra funds such as your tax refund — to pay off the debts that carry the highest inter­ est rates. Either method could help you save money in the long term. It’s not often that you receive a financial wind­ fall such as a tax refund — so think carefully about how you can maxi­ mize its benefits. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, MemberSIPC �<99 ■ p 4 Thursday, February 13, 2025 s. THE HASTINGS BANNER y 1 www.HastingsBanner.com r Service club sponsors educational trip to Lansing The Kiwanis Club of Hasting helped give the students at Southeastern Ele­ mentary School a ride - literally. The local service club announced it sponsored a recent trip for 264 elemen­ tary students, 26 staff members and 78 parents, not to mention six bus drivers, to the impression Five Museum in Lansing. “Whether it was the interactive dis­ plays or the opportunity to travel to Lansing, the day was filled with such great, liin experiences/’ said Kiwanis member Lyn Briel. ‘*Yes, they enjoyed the educational opportunity but also the bus ride and being on a field trip. “Kiwanis is proud ofits sponsorship of Southeastern Elementary School and the opportunity to be a small part in further­ ing the students’ educational experiences whi Ie supporting the teachers and parents through other beneficial programs,” she added. DM A I I j>r - I > *3 1 I 9 « j r Sr J. . V. V I •flfl I- I Id I 4 k 9■< a 1 i '« / ■1 J il *✓ “ 7..' / 1 9W* I .ruifl•• J ?{ 4 k u I V L Library hosting ‘Lifestories’ series in February •< I I* I r, 9^ I Carl Lickley (left), president of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings, stands with Southeastern Elementary fourth-graders Malia Barnum and Heidi Pollet, and Southeastern Elementary Principal Kelly Wilson. The local service organization sponsored a recent trip to the Impression Five Museum in Lansing for hundreds of SES students, parents and school staffers. Courtesy photo on the library’s Facebook page. A second presentation on Monday, Feb. 17 will feature Bill Griffey, Gun Lake Tribe education director, as he and a representative from Native American Affairs discuss the com­ plexities of“Tribal Government and U.S. and Michigan Government” from the tribal perspective. Educators Maggi Catchick-Houghton and Dannon R. Holley will pro­ vide the finale for the series during “Another Side of Education” on Feb. 24. The two will help provide a look at issues of diversity in education from different perspectives, spanning their experiences as educators moving from rural to urban school districts in Virginia and Detroit. All of the presentations are free and open to the public. The Hastings Public Library is lo­ cated at 227 E. State St. in Hastings. For additional information, persons may contact the library by calling 269-945-4263.— DM THANK YO U! J '•*-4 * 1 w fl r w1 517-983-0954 Siari Saving Today ~ Use Spray Foam I ItiVI I t I( * .E;.j I J r I I i; r* p I I 4 t -I* I *1V1I I ••1 W I .6 ’ I wk r* sV T fI 1 1 i . V I I 4^ .:. h C I Xj 'j^ ’ . * i •• I i d I t e ? I * k V *1' n 4 V < w n. mA 1 '■ *. r MIL J I •4 kU % s a .t J The staff and students at Southeastern Elementary gathered to express their appreciation to the Kiwanis Club of Hastings after the local service organization sponsored a recent trip to the Impression Five Museum in Lansing. 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DuWayne Robinson of the MSP’s Fifth District headquarters in Paw Paw said the Cloverdale resident was transported to Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries. Robinson t u » 1 I r « T fl Thi € { added the MSP had yet to release the individual’s name, as the investigation is considered ongoing - and any po­ tential charges - pending the results of blood tests for potential drugs or alcohol levels in the driver’s system. There were no passengers in the Ford truck. However, Robinson said minor injuries were reported to per­ sons in the Honda SUV, though names and ages were not released. jmb^ b*Z«r>*u^ J► - I k »r9 ♦ I 1^ t w nS i t ■V. •>,■^9. ' sh<Tr s . S'■ «e a* I H lilia I t t ■ I' ' yr^'’ J wr«* 5 •Li ? Ml 4 rf fr' i. Ann > Im* r/y I I ’ “^ki 1 jwaifeM r* 1 I •e; fl ■• *1 «t B* f’Z- I 4 Ri C«9 7^ 1 t A *» i i! -♦ .1 ■ I >01 < iJ ? 1 I I9> *. a 1 email-gary) Elissa Slotkin (slotkin. senate.gov/contact-your-senator/) and representatives Tim Walberg (walberg. house.gov/contact), Bill Huizenga (huizenga.house.gov/contact) and John Moolenaar (moolenaar.house.gov/ contact). Waterbury said she has been commu­ nicating with Peters’ office and said the senator and his office have been very supportive. “Your voice matters, and with enough support, we can help protect this invaluable program for future generations. said Waterbury. “A quick phone call or email to their offices can make a signif­ icant difference.” Those with questions can contact Waterbury at awaterbuiy@starbasebattlecreek.org or 269-969-3219. A a o V :ii-' RIVER CRDISINO u .f o4k ■■ r . : f' .’ * 4 I R» a. \ 22,^^ V; TIMJ I***' • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation ; 'n * 1 i ✓ I J’ A. FB££ Estiniates RM I I JK J >t» . ej in .’J il z V « *A r TT* .fc'A f « As the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate navigate the path for­ ward for funding the federal government, Waterbury notes that there has been disagreement on how much to allocate for the 90 STARBASE locations. “Currently, the House has proposed $60 million; the Senate has proposed $20 million,” she said. “As a result ofthis dis­ parity, the DoD comptroller (the finan­ cial reporting and accounting office) is acting conservatively and only released $20 million for all STARBASE locations during the continuing resolution.” On Jan. 29, the DoD program manager informed STARBASE they would have to close its operations on Feb. 7 because the DoD comptroller will not release additional funds. STARBASE does not know if this shutdown is temporary or will be per­ manent. “We will only learn this once Con­ gress passes the appropriations budget and the president signs it into law,” said Waterbury. “If the Senate concedes to the House and increases the STARBASE budget to $60 million, we’ve been told we can resume operations. If the House concedes to the Senate and lowers the budget, STARBASE will most likely face permanent closure.” STARBASE, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates STARBASE Battle Creek. They can ful­ ly accept any monetary donation people would like to make to help re-open the doors at starbasebattlecreek.org. (Contri­ butions may be tax deductible.) “With your critical financial contri­ bution, we can supplement the shortfall in our budget while Congress makes a determination,” said Waterbury. “The funds we raise can help us function in some form during this time. Your support is vital and will make a difference.” Waterbury is also urging people to eachouttotheirCongressional represen­ tatives and senators, including senators Gary Peters (peters.senate.gov/contact/ I TU •V: 'i •<l I I '^1 r I * ' 1 V. ij J : C-J3 I STARBASE Battle Creek shuts its doors for now: future in limbo .... I '■ t r •J , :% J i 1/ » STARBASE Battle Creek closed its doors and program operations on Feb. 7. This closure not only impacted the Battle Creek site but all 90 programs across the United States, including two others in Michigan (STARBASE Alpena and STARBASE One Selfi’idge), Puerto Rico and Guam. “At this time, we do not know if this is a temporary or permanent closure,” said STARBASE Executive Director Amber Waterbury, who noted that STARBASE Battle Creek has been serving the community and region as a leader in STEAM education for 18 years and has approximately 1,600 children in the pro­ gram. “Please know that we are working diligently to remain afloat and continue providing an empowering educational opportunity that inspires generations of children to come.” Fifth-grade students in the core pro­ gram come to STARBASE Battle Creek for five hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) ofinstruc­ tion one day a week for five consecutive weeks with about 250 students attending each particular section at a time. Students in STARBASE Advanced (approximately 80) are in grades six and seven, and students in the Outreach program (approximately 500) range from K-12. Several schools in the area participate in STARBASE programs. STARBASE is part of the Department of Defense and Congress passes funding bills for the federal government, which, when signed by the president, become law. They entered the current fiscal year on Oct. 1,2024, with no budget in place. The federal government is currently operating on a continuing resolution, providing limited funds and STARBASE funds are fully expended. 1 -■'' r I <# t# View Newspaper Group - - *■ John Hendler I s b ■STEAM program idled for more than 1,600 area students < 4 IW The Roundtable Companions for Racial Equity group kicked off Feb­ ruary with a return to their “Lifesto­ ries” series, bringing speakers from diverse backgrounds to the Hastings Public Library on Monday evenings for discussions on a variety oftopics. Teresa Hedgewood, a nurse prac­ titioner from Kalamazoo, kicked off the series on Monday, Feb. 3, sharing her views in “Another Side of Healthcare.” Hedgewood shared her experience as a teen mom looking to support her family when she began to work her way up through the healthcare system. As a woman and a woman of color, she faced many challenges in the 30 years it took for her to realize her dream and move from nurse to nurse practitioner. She also touched on the mental health crisis facing the nation and what Barry County is doing to com­ bat that need. A recording of Hedge­ wood’s talk is available for viewing »f. RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCrujseLines.com < 4 I SHOOTING 3<3 4l Continued from Page 1 a V 9|i « « incident report obtained by The Banner. When they approached the bedroom, deputies told Johnson “Don’t move." MSP reports state ' Johnson then drew his gun, a 45-caliber Smith & Wesson 1911. One of the deputies observed the other deputy try to disarm Johnson and the two struggled over the weapon. At one point, the deputy observed that the muzzle ot Johnson’s gun was moving toward the direction of the deputy who was Uying to disarm him. The muzzle was pointing in the direction of the deputy’s chest and head and he feared for the deputy’s life so he shot Johnson,” wrote Pratt. “Deputies and emergency responders attempted life saving measures but Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.” No video exists of ±e incident. Barry County Sheriffs Office dep­ uties do not wear body cameras. MSP investigators requested dash­ cam video footage from the patrol car but were told the cameras had not been activated by the deputies responding to die scene. The sheriff’s office was assist­ ed at the scene by Michigan State Police, Hastings Police Department, Barry Township Police Department and Barry County Central Dispatch. » > B L Ilf tU-B k wirvv^B 1 i • r •A. . B «> 'UtL^ 4 V r <e’ 1 3 *;£iba I '‘ I f • vt > T * € ' f ' P KKT 7 * (• I 4h I4 ! I’fte - ! IX * :oyfc r R { « ilQ I I 4. I L «>> k U 1 I 1 (rU’ « I r X' I fn J 8^ ±s?’^ U’ . J/ K n ;JV; -r 1 k rn-T-<y-.' A B.. 4 4I wk ■5 •T _i Id * V * t t I'*. 1 H p ? 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Northeastern - Scarlett Williamson (student of David and Alyssa William­ son) and Luke Yeary (student of Trevor and Cheryl Yeary). Southeastern - Blair Hulsebos (stu­ dent of Jordan and Crystal Hulsebos) and Malachi Ricketts (student of Shawn and Bambi Ricketts). Star - Kailey VanSyckle (student of Josh and Crystal VanSyckle) and Ad­ dison Lucas (student of Nick and Leah Lucas). Hastings Middle School Sixth graders Hunter Bierens (student of Jeffrey Bierens) and Korra Leonard (student of Dustin and Tegan Leonard); seventh graders Austin Milcher (student of Matthew and Jessica Milcher) and Gabriella Gole (student of Jason and Karen Gole); eighth graders Abigail Shafer (student of Robert Shafer and Ju­ lia Kaherl) and Breeya Solmes (student of Isaac and Kiralee Solmes). ! ;i i ’’ nk ‘ , IT ’ 1 •1* ft ss’ i t -' moa I 4 f ,■ 1 ■^1 14 M* I Zin 'ft 1 T r I K. jaabf^o > r IB ;t 5 4; 4 4 »?• « ft i ft L. ft ftr I. V J V 1 \ ''iX.I I, & r «*> ft’> I k ' k. . . t T U 4 SJv‘ W' I ■< * . 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They include sixth graders Hunter Bierens and Korra Leonard; seventh graders Austin Milcher and Gabriella Gole and eighth graders Abigail Shafer and Breeya Solmes. < LJ v I t r ft- rl Lj w 1 SOUTHF^TTERN n I X u r Amelia Mattice and Bryan Killian are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Photos provided I < LJ * ± ft 1. t < h^ J t ft! T ft A -« * 9 •-ft ;• 1^ I t I r ■ n s T t4 >z * ♦. c S*' *^l^ «l k I I 5g W I. 1 J r:I* <• Ml ’ 'i- s-.t » ? nt.. Kailey VanSyckle (left) and Addison Lucas are Star Elementary’s January Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. n tA « c Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for January are Blair Hulsebos and Malachi Ricketts. Scarlett Williamson and Luke Yeary are Northeastern Elementary's Citizens of the Month. I ■M Legal advice offered at no cost to Barry County iseniots » *. r ftl -y- aJ k z I k .•J 3lf t’" 'll •F I /< r r» I feK'? K V I I I < rj .•h I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - FEB. 14-20 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ > . L' «? k J s ft r 1 f B w 1 B I I *2^ t > 1 < I X da A TT'', I 1 Uaw»g 4*** J ■ . I k I ** 1 < I'jntsd ' ‘» > 1 atf f 1-5 H. I BOO'?.;#■! 311• h’ 1 I L ift ~ t -ni’AG;?j ♦ . 4 « Iftfc r*. V • (» »- ( I 1 ' r ft t J, ... I A. 1 •1 'f'. Hi.- I <•*- PG- - li I ' ^^ipurTr.E: 11 J**?’ .ft I I z' .IE' Sl^ w i'. <» „ 'SJUfT' C ’ ♦ ‘.i ;»>• . i k 3«* ^5^ 1 le • ** ' ;L t. • .-.r •z T I 4^ X ♦ •• I* r ar' • * I ' I 11 J •n ii > J I . <—3 A* i «v • I« >e I • f • r'. The Legal Services of South Cen­ tral Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct in-person interviews for legal advice and possible represen­ tation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should visit the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, between 10:30 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The advice and counsel is funded primarily by the Area Agency on Aging Region 3B through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency under the Older Americans Act of 1965. — MM i; feitt V* •’ I I .ZrV. 'll! ('** I 19^ 4) nwWF** ft I DM^ *« b CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 1 - t f * e » iCh Xi^"4 <w ✓ J: in*’* k<H -A * .-'TTv' ' « 1 Send your student achievements or personal milestones to ♦ i' •* I t c Ji* * r E'J »• I .V I *5 •ers- • 4 i f .< I . .. t: I z < r I 4 , 5 f mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I THE HASTINGS BANNER ■ f. .i I r »* IT' 1 ’ '4 ft''' part rd«Mli' I Group n .W! }i' Feb. 1-28 — Feb. Storybook Walk: u Winter Trees" by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sigtit and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Feb. 1-28 A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute's rose hips. Friday, Feb. 14 Valentine's Day specialty dinner. Doors: 5:30 p.m; dinner at 6 p.m. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic four-■ course dinner for two. Seating is limited: those interested are asked to make their reservaticfffs early. Select from prime rib, chicken Parmesan or a plant-based meal when registering. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Cedar Creek Book Club; "Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. 10 a.m. to noon. With a mix of fiction and non-fiction biographies, this book club is for readers who share an avid concern and interest in the natural world. Wednesday, Feb. 19 —Family Science Night at the Hastings Public' Library, 6-7:30 p.m. This highly interactive event is family-friendly, features many local organizations and explores science in a drop-in. at-your-own-pace format. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Nominations sought for Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame The Friends of HPAC (Hastings Perfonning Arts Center) are seeking nominations for 2025 induction into The Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame (GFFAWOF). Nominees can be any past or present community member who has stood out in their contributions to the ex­ cellence in the arts or support of the arts. A nominee should be either a group within the Hastings community al large or a person that has either lived in, or is from, the Hastings area and has con­ tributed significantly to the Hastings Arts culture or utilized their talents with significant impact on otliers. They could also be a group or person that has made a significant contribution in areas such as, but not limited to application or teaching of tlie ails; performance of the arts; ser­ vice to the arts or sponsorship of the arts. “The Hastings Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that nom­ inations are now open for the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame (GF­ FAWOF)," said HPAC site coordinator Spencer White. “I his recognition hon- ors individuals and groups who have made a significant impact on the arts in the Hastings area through performance, education, service or sponsorship/’ The performing arts community wishes to show its gratefulness to the many volunteers, community mem­ bers and groups that provide hours of time, passion and resources to local arts projects and programs in the area. Thanks to their contribution, a higher level of education and performance excellence is experienced by all ages in the Hastings area. A nominee can be presented to the Friends of HPAC by anyone simply by submitting a nominee name, a short story of their contributions and contact information for the individual submitting the nomination. This con­ tact information is pertinent so that the Friends of HPAC can follow up for more information if needed. Send the information via email to HPAC(^hassk 12.org or submit a nominee by writing and sending the The Grand Rapids Symphony performs at the Hastings Performing Arts Center during the fall of 2023. File photo by Bob Gaskill letter to Hastings Performing Arts Center WOF, 520 W. South Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Nominee forms must be received by Friday, March 7 by midnight. The Friends of HPAC will review all nominations and will name candi­ dates for the Friends of HPAC Wall of Fame induction ceremony planned MA/ for May. <• • 7 { < IG » .•l >« , z^lr it j'tk’ 1. GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM < '\io! it! 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Jane was born on November 17,1919, V; in Bay City, Ml, the beloved daughter of Pengrey and Mildred McKay. Jane’s life was a rich tapestry woven with love, dedication. and joy that spanned over a century. Her journey led her to the love of her life, Glenn K. Kahler, with whom she built a life filled with love and laughter until his passing. Jane was also preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories. Jane’s professional life was marked by her role as a bank teller at Hastings City Bank, where she served her community with integrity and a friendly smile. Jane and her husband Glenn shared a passion for exploration and warmth, which led them to live in Arizona for many years, and eventually moving to Indiana. r 1 ) 9' , » I I •J 9* Jane’s zest tor life did not wane with age; she found joy and companionship among her senior friends and relished the activities at Thornapple Manor. Jane is survived by her son, Robert Nystrom; grandchildren, Ben Nystrom, Michael (Heather) Nystrom, and Rachel (Eric) Greenfield: step-daughters, Susie Phillips and Nancy Eash; step-grandchildren, and many great­ grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jane can be made to the Thornapple Manor, https://www.barrycf.org/ funds/thornapple-manor/, or by mail to Barry Community Foundation, Thornapple Manor, 231 S. Broadway St. Hastings, Ml 49058. Family and friends were invited to gather in her honor at a visitation on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Feb. 13 - Friends of the a.m.; Great Decisions discussion group, 1 p.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Youth Garden Club, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Clean Living; Reduce Toxic Load in Life, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Family Science Night, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 - Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon; Dungeons & Dragons and Warham­ mer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Baby Cafe, 10 a Worship Togeth er ,..at the church ofyour choice schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121, Email hastfiTic@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.cbchastings.org. Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I . 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries; Sundays 6 p.m. 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor Roger 49046. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Wednesday night 4246 Pastor Father Jeff to 7:30 pm. School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- study and prayer time 6:30 Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle p.m. 8609. and Children’s Ministry. Bible Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on mship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: FISXfab nwsnNGS Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 << * Xk' . I 1 t i r I r ASK DR. UNIVERSE t I I I I A T J * B dcTB.- T r V: 49^ <4^ p * 5 Reframing things ± H- ' * 1 7 2 I i 4- I i How do glasses work? — Prisha, 8, Pa. Dear Prisha, I got glasses as a kid. I put on my new spectacles and was floored by the crisp details. I had no idea you could see individual leaves on trees. I thought everyone saw a green blur. 1 talked about that with my friend Dr. Rachna Narula. She’s an eye doctor—called an optometrist—at Washington State University. She told me that glasses help direct light to the correct spot in the eye so we can see. “If someone’s eyeball is too short or too long, glasses help focus the image on the retina because that’s where the person can see,” Narula said. We see because light gets inside our eyeballs and hits a layer of tissue at the very back called the retina. That tissue is full of cells that change light into electrical signals and shoot them up the optic nerve to our brains. Our brains turn the signals into images. Getting light to hit our retinas depends on different parts of the eye working together. First, the light goes through the clear, squishy tissue at the front of the eye called the cornea. The cornea bends the light to focus it toward the retina. Then, the lens, which is behind the cornea, bends the light a bit more. Ideally, the cornea and lens work together to bend the light so it hits the retina. But sometimes the distance from the cornea to the retina is too long or too short. The bent light hits in front of the retina or behind it. That makes our vision blurry. Some people are near-sighted, or myopic. Their distance vision is blur- "A ry. Their eyeballs are too long, so the light focuses in front of the retina. Some people are far-sighted, or hyperopic. Their up-close vision is blurry. Their eyeballs are too short, so the light focuses behind the retina. Some people have astigmatism. Their cornea or lens isn’t perfectly round. It’s shaped more like an egg. That scatters the light, making it hit lots of places at the same time. That also makes things blurry. An optometrist can measure the length and shape of our eyeballs. They use lots of instruments and ask us questions to figure out the perfect _ lens to correct our vision. Glasses bend the light before it gets to the cornea. So, the glasses lens, the cor­ nea and the eye’s lens work together to bend the light just right. A glasses lens can curve inward— called concave—to fix near-sighted­ ness. Or the lens can curve outward— called convex—to fix far-sightedness. You can tell what kind of lenses you have by looking closely at them. “Concave lenses are thinnest at the center, and as you go out, they become thicker,” Narula said. “Convex lenses are the opposite. They’re thickest in the center and become thinner toward the edges.” * Some eyeballs need both kinds of correction, so some lenses do both. Narula told me that lots of people don’t realize they’re having trouble seeing—like me thinking trees are green blobs. It can make doing stuff or learning difficult. It can give us headaches or make our eyes super tired. That’s why we visit the optometrist. The right glasses can reframe how we see the world.— Dr. Universe Do you have a qitestion? Ask Dr. Universe. 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Social Security Administration Rebecca Rose, senior public affairs specialist in the Social Security Administration’s Office of Inspector General’s Division of Communications, joined episode 5 of SSA Talks to dis­ cuss Social Security scams and how to recognize them. Recognizing the signs of a scam gives you the power to ignore criminals and report the scam. In this episode, Rebecca discusses the four basic signs of a scam. She reveals that scammers will usually: Pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to gain your trust. Claim that there is a problem or that they have a prize. Pressure you to act immediately. Tell you to pay in a specific way such as gift cards. The episode also includes testimony from scam survivor, Kate Kleinert. She’s a widow who shares her story of losing $39,000 to a romance scam and offers advice on recognizing and reporting scams. Our blog titled What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Information at blog.ssa.gov/what-you-can-do-to-protect-your-personal-information covers ways you can safeguard your personal information from scammers. To learn more about scams and how to report scams to our Office of the Inspector General, visit our scams webpage at ssa.gov/scam. You can listen to this episode on our SSA Talks webpage at ssa.gov/news/' audio-series.html and subscribe to receive alerts about future episodes. The SSA Talks webpage contains a transcript for each episode. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for IVest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security^ Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. _ —— "v I *. £>« 4 '0# J 4 5* ?-S ••.•l >s T’ ' t.c: A I! « .s & V «k • ^Wi ^ifl s "" •ti • •< I ^>71aa '.asi? 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TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Sherry A. Fyan. died 01/22/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Steven Fyan, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. VT': I’ ’4 « JYHH« ) 0T-30rV t . I J * * jQUbbnn.Oh. X jB MAUJIV 1 eeopt iM I ar V T I ; i-na3Rc * ’s IP - 1 .1 ! I A ) I • I? 7 I .aoJ : ■• I11 r c 11 I» Cl I 5 I 'SVQ'iOt nAi V •JS 'v ^- I.’/ ;r I, (I I 5 a •( t I X I * r n I Vn. 1 .. ?3 .' Date: 02/05/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Steven Fyan 3381 Fyan Drive Freeport, Ml 49325 269-680-9029 i iHlrv. * O' •rnt. k "'’ft tp % 4 > • 2 J 1 \ • - «,>. 'TK ■.'hK •l 5 1 1 *w I 1 <-’S 1 I h K YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. - r* 12.-1^’- (r S. 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A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Angela Marie Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated July 9,2021, and recorded on July 20,2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated January 29,2025 and recorded on February 3,2025 and given document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of IWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466.02). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03’20” WEST 1743.01 FEET ALONG THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES 0'00” EAST 99 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 0’ 00” EAST 30.75 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433.00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 DEGREES 27’59” EAST 68.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20” EAST 360.41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00” WEST 99.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20” WEST 355.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Street Address: 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 13, 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 25 6254 (02-13)(03-06) f t THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasfingsBaiiner.com J Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage: July 17. 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $13,470.37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve (12) of Innovation Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest onequarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849-9323 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1552706 (02-13)(03-06) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 13,2025.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Denton W. Kemp and Cindy S. Kemp, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: November 23, 2018 Recorded on November 28, 2018, in Document No. 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 90/100 Dollars ($103,214.90) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Commencing 1.094 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence South 110.5 feet; thence West 198 feet; thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 215 S Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Thursday, February 13, 2025 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Vernon L. Becker (“Decedent”). Date of Decedent’s Birth: October 15. 1936. Name of Trust: Vernon L. Becker Trust dated February 2, 2010. NOTICE TO CREDITORS; Decedent, Vernon L. Becker died January 1,2025. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the Decedent are notified that all claims against the Decedent. Decedent’s estate, and/or Decedent's trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Trustee, John Veenstra, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: January 29, 2025 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) Wesseling & Brackmann P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 John Veenstra 1426-132nd Avenue Hopkins, Michigan 49328 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29968-DE Court address; 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Leatrice D. Anderson. Date of birth: March 15,1929. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Leatrice D. Anderson, died December 21, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jean M. Lockwood, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/06/25 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Jean M. Lockwood 1280 Sunview Drive, Apt. 11 St. Johns, Michigan 48879 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony T. Wonnacott, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solution Inc. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage: August 24. 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 6, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19, Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, 1238.40 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 line of said Section; thence North 147.0 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Patterson Rd, Middleville. Ml 49333-9742 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; February 13. 2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1553000 (02-13){03-06) ,• J ♦ ♦ fl k i 1 * ii /:l S’ I J STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30011-DE Court address: 206 W. Court Street, #302 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Emil Anthony Przeklasa. Date of birth; 5/9/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Emil Anthony Przeklasa, died 08/18/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Judith E. Przeklasa, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 2/6/2025 Byron P. Gallagher Jr. P42996 6025 N Hagadorn Road East Lansing,Ml 48823 517-853-1515 Judith E. Przeklasa 1941 Wisconsin Ave. Englewood, FL 34224 (513) 607-8156 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29968-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Kenneth A. Ervin. Date of birth: February 1,1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Kenneth A. Ervin, died October 14, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Leslie E. Boonstra, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St., Ste, 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Rhoades McKee PC Neil L. Kimball P36653 55 Campau Ave. NW #300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Leslie E. Boonstra 427 Bluff Drive Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 953-6170 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded April 17, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020004093 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen and 39/100 Dollars ($158,816.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as; Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Beginning. 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6, 2025 File No. 24-009935 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-06)(02-27) r 1552985 (02-13)(03-06) I 7 4 J �y’ / /1,1 « I t t I SPORTS J I I , J I , <» it 8 www.HastingsBanner.com «»« Thursday, February 13, 2025 I J 1 F * . Grummet first for the first time at first ever district 5 k Brett Bremer Sports Editor Grummet closed her junior season with an all-state medal in her hand for an eighth-place finish in the 155-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit last March. Her senior season will keep going towards a return to Detroit after she won a varsity tournament for the first time ever Sunday, taking the 145-pound weight class at the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling District hosted by Hastings High School. In the MHSAA’s first season with an expanded girls’ individual wrestling tournament, which includes a district round for the first time, every district champion was a first time district cham­ pion. That goes for two-time state champi­ ons Maddie Hayden from Caledonia and Madison Nieuwenhuis from Plainwell, and for state medalists like Hastings’ Dezarae Mathis and Naomi Grummet. ] 4 I ■* ► I I I rr f I I I I I 1 I J 1 ’.fr> 4 « V 4 A. A •’7'" '*z X > f -4 z 1 r # . * V nieS^. •tf V .F* y; I* u J If 1 » ■■ IHUk >4 ■* •JU'* •«r.t a ft. J I . i. Hastings’ Autumn Miller (right) and Bellevue’s Ariel Crawley battle for control during their 110-pound blood round match Sunday at the MHSAA Girls' Individual Wrestling District at Hastings High School. Photo by Brett Bremer r • Vj* ‘ •I 4 k X •*J- 4. r ...^-I I I ax e, iA * •t .i- « 1 / 4 ?{5 1 u 1 »•* J , > 1*' ‘ I.?' I '■.WI> I II !■ I IF» ____ Zi •^fc- Delton Kellogg's Olivia Post (top) strains to try and pin Gull Lake’s Madison Miarka during their 125-pound blood round match at the MHSAA Girls' Individual Wrestling District at Hastings High School Sunday afternoon. Photo by Brett Bremer ¥ r • >< j < is J 4 >1, <r x-. ? .•r./T >4* < \ f I h *7% ••• rr • s SRH I 1 ’ «Mtf *± I Ik ’>•.rx. X-‘’Rr - '-‘.i 4^ z MSnitT •Rfck- 'I* -••V. <Uk I* -.rv^ _____ »> ^ui Uiri'. I -- z*?' 1*^ *V- .2 «x ( I* Ja__ * *«« I, I 1 ,7 \£ .4 4^ H -'-1 > '•^7 7*- *7- .., ,, L7 nb < 4*^ H* I I f 1) w* J Saxon 145-pounder Naomi Grummet celebrates her first tournament victory ever at the MHSAA Girls individual Wrestling District at Hastings High School Sunday. Photo by Brett Bremer Grummet couldn’t help but grin as she hopped up onto the top step of the medal stand, the last district champion to be honored Sunday, and her grin turned into a big of smile as Saxon coach Erin Slaughter handed her a championship medal and the poster of the 145-pound bracket. “I have never actually placed first,” Grummet said. “The closest I have come was second. I was like, I really just want it especially at districts. It is our first districts ever, and getting a chart, f was so happy about it. The first, first place at districts. I was exhilarated. “I am just so excited about that last match,” Grummet added. “I was coming in and in my mind the whole time was that paper. I really wanted the charf thing. I was like. I’m going to get it.” Grummet pulled out a 5-2 win over Kelloggsville’s Gloria Uwamahoro in the 145-pound championship match. The two were tied 1 -1 after a quick escape by Grummet to open the third period. After most of a minute on their feet, Grummet scored the take down that put her in con­ trol of the match. “She came in high, so my shot would have either been a blast double or a no shot, because she is so strong, so one thing I had to do, like the only shot I could get in on her, is like the no shot, just into her leg and pull it. I was like, 1 have got to do that shot right now, 1-1.1 needed to make it work. I did not want to go into overtime, and it worked. “It was like the best thing ever. She broke my head gear too. Very sad. The whole thing, ripped right off.” The Saxon senior is just in her second season of competitive wrestling. “My brothers both wrestled and I would just watch, and I would be like I want to do that so bad. They were like three when they first started, and I was like this is what I want to do,” Grummet said. Her brother Griffin Grummet is a sophomore on the Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team. “They like to throw me aroi^d,” Naomi said. “The oldest of my yoiiiger brothers, [Griffin] is really good. He aniiW makes me cry sometimes. He’s a good partner. He has been doing pretty good and 1 like to watch him.” Naomi is one of six Saxons who won their way through to the regional round of the state tournament. Mathis, a junior, took the championship in the 115-pound weight class by pinning Hamilton’s Korrayah Kapenga 4; 17 into their cham­ pionship bout. Chloe Aicken was second at 155 pounds for the Saxons, Kennedy Lewis at 130 pounds placed third and Jordan Milanowski at 140 pounds and L Aryonna Farrell at 130 both placed fourth. “Everyone going out there and getting what they want, and just never giving up, it is one of the coolest things I love about all my teammates,” Naomi said. “They want what they want, and they’ll do whatever they can to get it.” Thornapple Kellogg got four girls through to regionals. Senior Emma Gibson won the 135-pound weight class. She pinned all three of her foes includ­ ing Allegan’s Dawn DeGood 1:20 into ■ their championship bout. Raini Braska at 110 pounds and Adelaide Holderman at 170 pounds took runner-up finishes. Holderman couldn’t help but smile as she high-fived a still kneeling Hayden after Caledonia’s two-time state cham­ pion pinned her 58 seconds into their 170-pound title bout. Holderman had made quick work ofher two foes with first period pins before running into Hayden. The TK team also had Rylee Alberts at 140 pounds place third. Lakewood had Lillian Teachworth at 105 pounds and Peyton Federau at 155 both place fourth. Lakewood’s Julianna Taylor, Delton Kellogg's Olivia Post, Thomapple Kel­ logg’s Jaycee Teunessen, Briella Dyk­ stra, Addison Barringer, Aubrey Sines, Shaylynn Myers, and Hastings’ Bella Strimbeck, Autumn Miller, Sara Baker and Sydney Patterson all won their way into the blood round, the consolation semifinals, but saw their tournament run end one victory shy of qualifying for the Feb. 16 regional. < I {' •:^ v* -« t r w I r ,Z' _ _ > k,tl' '' 4;-^ ‘i* - J 1• » f t r I.LxKtfV*-' r* * H «' I J I ) H''; * u-ir iI AO • • * ♦ 1V s' .' ?3mBf ?5mBfr; 0 &» I d J ' 4 « 1 t ' 'r ’J' t .7: - ^hSivr^ -• >• 3 I I i * fT i I J 3/' I — > t < ;U(/<1' * .•it/b'-* -M** : V# ... t -ar i • • I •> ir t k V.-'OT 9 . ’* J, ’ in xt “i./ ’iT- fi •t - r I tb' 1 » O?' r' F** « rl « ( >: 4 ' ' * L^* ■1 • ’t’J .1 yzi n I •t < 1 * ri w I 4^ I r 11,.' ; T 1 I I r ..i.aL...'^ IT. 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Starting at 157 pounds, Thornapple Kellogg six consecutive matches to build a 34-0 lead in its MHSAA Division 2 District Final against Gull Lake in Richland Wednesday. Things got interesting in the end, as the Trojans needed Griffin Grummet to seal the victory in the last of the 14 weight classes, and he did just that with a 7-4 win against his 150-pound foe, clinching a 43-35 win and the district championship for the TK varsity wrestling team. The Trojans will head to Harper Creek High School Wednesday, Feb. 12, to take on the host Beavers in the MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional Semifinals. Parma Western and top­ ranked Lowell meet in the region’s other semifinal match-up Wednesday. Gull Lake got to the final against TK with a 53-26 win over Penn- ■*>' n * i •<e The Trojans were set to head to Harper Creek Wednesday evening for their MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional Tournament. The Trojans and Beavers were slated to meet in , one regional semifinals while top­ ranked Lowell was set to face Parma Western in the other. The Trojans were at Harper Creek Saturday for their MHSAA Division 2 Individual District Tournament and five Trojans won their way through to this Saturday's MHSAA Division Individual Regional Tournament at Gull Lake. Curtis took second in the 165-pound weight class. He had a pair of pins and dien a technical fall against Parma Western’s Titan Parker in the semi­ finals before naming into Lowell’s Owen Segorski in the championship bout at dieir flight. Segorski pinned Cuilis 1:20 into theirfinal round match. Smith at 175 pounds. Miller at 113, Peter at 157andBossenbergerat 165 all placed third. A .r-. J 4«b 4 r • » ■1 > » J i %i f ,-•*» i - :I • i> • 4 t« w field in the district opener in Richland Wednesday. Camden Peter started the TK run at the opening of the district final with a pin at 157 pounds. 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I* 1 The Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team celebrates its MHSAA Division 2 District Championship after a 43-35 win over host Gull Lake in the district final Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Richland. A- Lb 4 �1 » Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 'l Troian ski boys compete at D2 regional races I* Sports Editor 5 i A < * > A- •A 4 \ ,• *w Ti‘ ; I % * X L 1. ■ B Xjfc i It '*w .... a K • ' %• ■ (• I 9 4 .,4. ' ■t I,' 1 k 04 J*' 1 ♦ V • A; % * 7.^ k '-V I $ 1 L ' i JI’ r- 'It H 4l 4 UI 5a»m •r I /u I • w 1 E ■ I « -BCb. jitr 'MMi D n 4 4; -k . 1 at, MKhnj t* t r .-M x •* ;l w b i .W 4 ! X'J h 'B t I w1' fit SC J 1 J 5. *• tar * * fMT I % f i '« ( '4 f '’to,. ■ >> 1MI»^ *? 1 * •£. I K won vtliarl 4 ■ r H; 1\ flGff f I K I » |4 . . V ’ k • I \ I I • UJ v.'v *« 1 I w Il t Xiis. :A. I I : ■ « * f Hfrk / farrmri « I'' f.’. ‘ J.I 4 i r ?.'f —— Vfo. 1,., I ?• . ( < f-ilr I <1 i' i •« V . (JsUSi,.,,, f' * IT > *Rb * 4» J< if 4 •> t♦A « ;L I < n w ' /I - A 1 ‘'t 11 jf ' '"ME: db f I. i 1 » ■4 ’ !k';.-^ fijiiWi' I 4 I ' 1 I < 1 kk ••• r• 1 / * ■ ' I i i f • T • I': i/lC V *•* Mf- f *1' 1 2 v.v^ »*MV te. iBdS- •H. ♦ I / WUl 1 BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1 Exchange student Claudio Costa led the PlainwellThomapple Kellogg Trojan boy s’ varsity ski team in both the GS and the slalom races at the team’s MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Grand Rapids Christian at Cannonsburg Ski Area Monday. Costa finished in a tie for2 7th-place in the GS and was 27th in the slalom too. The East Grand Rapids boys and girls were well ahead of their competitors in the team standings and both captured regional titles. The Pioneer boys won with 86 points, with the low score in both events. Grand Rapids Christian finished the day with 145 points and West Catholic 157.5 to earn the other two team qualifying spots for the state finals. The PlainwelLTK team did not have a girls* quad competing Monday. The boys’ team was 13th in the day’s final standings and also had Mark Gielincki 40th in the GS, Gerrit Taber 59th and Loehn Luckett 60lh during the regional’s cold and cloudy morning session. The sun came out and the wind picked up on the hill for the boys’ slalom competition in the afternoon. Behind Costa, the Trojan club had Luckett 47th, Taber 48th and Ben While 57th in the slalom. The top three teams overall and top ten individuals in each event qualified for the Feb. 24 MHSAA Division 2 Ski Finals which will be held at Boyne Highlands. Cadillac’s Zane Wallis won the boys’ GS competition with runs of24.82 seconds and 25.96. The regional had the racers compet­ ing on two different GS set-ups and two different slalom sel-ups for their four runs. Costa had the top run for the Trojan club in each time down with times of 27.21 and 28.50. Gielincki put together runs of 28.12 and 29.68 in the GS. Taber had times of 31.94 and 32.46. Luckett had times of32.44 and 32.16. Teammate Mathvs Meneroud was just off their pace and placed 61st in the event and teammate Robby Jones had the third fastest first run for the Trojans at 29.02, but didn’t make it across the finish line in the second attempt. East Grand Rapids’ Quinn Irwin was the top slalom race with runs of 30.33 and 30.67. He also had the fastest second run of the GS earlier in the day, but a fall the first time down kept him out of the medals in that event. Costa put together times of 37.20 and 36.63 to place 27th in the slalom. Luckett and Taber were within halfa second ofeach I Court address; 206 West Court Street, I Hastings. Ml 49058 * I 1 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Jerry Lee Patrick. Date of birth: T I Jerry Lee Patrick, died 06/24/2024. 1 1 (7 ^j: ; >. that al) claims against the estate wilt be forever barred unless presented to Diana 1 Lea French, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court If St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date •X of publication of this notice. z Date: 02/03/25 Victor L. Bland P38278 > 4341 S. Westnedge Avenue, Sie. 2202 4 Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 269-382-6900 Diana Lea French 12786 Boysen Road Shelbyville, Mi 49344 r»* J 269-370-9145 «l^ < • J p X,' .Ma «* 1 4 Plainvyell/Thornapple Kellogg skier Mark Gielincki gets out of the gate at the start of his second slalom run Monday during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional at Cannonsburg Ski Area Photo by Brett Bremer Other for the PlainwelL/TK team. Luckett had runs of 43.95 and 47.88 in the slalom and Taber turned in times of 45.42 and 46.90 placing 47th and 48th respectively. White added times of 53.27 and 53.51 to place 57th. Behind the top three boys’ teams Cale­ donia was fourth with 186 points, 18.5 behind third-place West Catholic and ahead of Mattawan/Paw' Paw 189, Cadillac 197, West Michigan Aviation Academy 203, HackettVicksburg 226.5, Spring Lake275, Forest Hills Central 315, Northview 323, Lowell 337.5 and PlainwelLThomapple Kellogg 365.5. The East Grand Rapids girls won a regional title with 57 points ahead of Cadillac 113 and Grand Rapids Christian 116 in the top three. They were followed in the standings by Mattawan/Paw Paw 132, Hackett/Vicksbui^ 181, Forest Hills Central 201, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 209, Caledonia 254, Spring Lake 279 and Northview 358. East Grand Rapids’Sophie Hicks beat out teammate Hann^ Darooge at the top ofthe Darooee’s runs of 35.19 and 33.45. The girls’ GS title wen to Mattawan/ Paw Paw’s Anna Hoogerheide with runs of 26.39 and 26.13. She won without having the top time in either trip down the hill. Caledonia’s Chiara Marta had the top first run time of 26.38 with a time of 26.22 on the second course. Darooge had runs of 27.83 and 25.65, the fastest second run of the competition. The PlainwelLTK Trojans head to Tim­ ber Ridge for the Southwest Michigan Ski Conference Finals Wednesday, Feb. 19, and then will race at the Caledonia Invitational at Crystal Mountain Friday, Feb. 21 ,to close out the season. girls’ slalom leaderboard al the start of the day. Hicks had runs of35.05 and 33.20,just shy of fourth tenths of a second better than w < bV ». aanoafi f I < *11 I IM*-"' , » I r-* ♦ MfU U-UztSlSKfii#' i •< t % I •KM bit .♦ 1 I r.f 3 * I I > 4 * -’(•J «‘:r" -*y ,■4 I Mini X H' # ) r- 'k4 own • i i •I i rtat MM «a.' * ) r> *4 s< W^'V : »• I • V V- - -5* » ‘ ■3^’‘ <» i !« «!(■> •Iff Qtitf . kH" 1» I ► J- I . ■A, W'' ■ '' x' fl 1*^ Ah ’KI •*** ■. I jBsu & I %w Y'- ■ 3 » ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY 1:00 PM. on February 27, 2025. The amount due INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF automatically entitle the purchaser to tree and clear YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN ownership of the properly. A potential purchaser is PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded encouraged to contact the county register of deeds by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, office or a title insurance company, either of which your damages, if any. shall be limited solely may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original THIS plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE . z i ’ rv' ■» following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale Date of mortgage: March 27. 2018 Recorded on Attention homeowner: If you are a military senrice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature of the mortgaged premises, or some part of March 30, 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, member on active duty, if your period of active duty act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that them, at a public auction sale to the highest Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage. has concluded less than 90 days ago, or it you have the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Amount claimed to been ordered to active duty, please contact the sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Seventeen attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at of them, at a public auction sale to the highest promptly at 1:00 P.M., on March 20, 2025. The Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 the telephone number stated in this notice. bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of amount due on the mortgage may be greater Dollars Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid Situated in Barry County, and described as: given under section 3212 of the revised judicature promptly at 01:00 PM. on March 13, 2025. The at the sale does not automatically entitle the Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the amount due on the mortgage may be greater on purchaser to free and clear ownership of the CORNER OF SECTION 10. TOWN 1 NORTH, following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged RANGE 8 WEST: THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to contact the county register of deeds office or 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for to free and dear ownership of the property. A a title insurance company, either of which may SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET cash or cashier's check at the place of holding potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD: the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly county register of deeds office or a title insurance SALE; Default has been made in the conditions THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES al 1:00 PM on MARCH 13. 2025. The amount due company, either of which may charge a fee for of a mortgage made by Shante Byers and EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jason Snell, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not Stephanie Stolsonburg, a Married Woman as Electronic as OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES automaticalfy entitle the purchaser to free and dear Her Sole and Separate Original Mortgagee: nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage. LLC. 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., the original Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2022, 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET: encouraged to contact the county register of deeds as mortgagee, nominee for Finance America, and recorded on June 22, 2022. as Instrument THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES office or a title insurance company, either of which LLC, dba AnAm, LLC, its successors and assigns No. 2022-006960, in Barry County Records, WEST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES may charge a fee for this information. Foreclosing Assignee; Deutsche Bank National Michigan, and last assigned to United Wholesale 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE Default has been made in the conditions of a Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Mortgage, LLC, the Foreclosing Assignee, as OF BEGINNING. ALSO. INCLUDING ALL LAND mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel Loan Trust 2006-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, documented by an Assignment of Mortgage BETWEEN THE Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Series 2006-1 Date of Mortgage; November 16, dated May 3, 2024, and recorded on May 23, THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ark- 2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: March 23. 2024, as Instrument No. 2024-003898, in Barry SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL. PARCEL La-Tex Financial Services. LLC dba Benchmark 2009 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage 2; Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2023 and date of notice: $117,030.18 Description of the there is claimed to be due and owing as of the CORNER OF SECTION 10. TOWN 1 NORTH. recorded April 12, 2023 in Instrument Number mortgaged premises; Situated in the Township of RANGE 8 WEST: THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy- 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE on January 29, 2025, in Instrument Number 2025- described as: Lot 24, the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 25 Six and 00/100 U.S. Dollars ($271,676.00). Said OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 000738, Barry County Records, Michigan, Said and the South 10 feet of Lot 31, adjacent to said Lot premise is situated at 2478 Wasabinang Street, FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage, Inc. dba 24 of Streeter's Resort, according to the recorded Hastings, Michigan Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Township. Barry County, be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Registration Systems, Inc., AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES 126.50 FEET. THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). Resort. Also an undivided 1/4 interest in Lot 29 of UNIT NO. 1, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST Under the power of sale contained in said Streeter's Resort, according to the recorded plat COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE mortgage and the statute in such case made and thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OF A CHANNEL. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage 37. Commonly Known as: 11486 Lighthouse Ct, IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 56 OF BARRY 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEET TO SAID WEST will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period shall COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPT: LOT 32 OF SECTION LINE. THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 premises, or some part of them, at public vendue be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry determined abandoned in accordance with MCL UNIT NO. 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 2 INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND shall be 30 days from the date of such sate, or OF PLATS, PAGE 56 OF BARRY COUNTY EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROM THE ABOVE upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL RECORDS. The redemption period shall be DESCRIBED Lot 35, Supervisor Chase's Addition No. 2 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL six (6) months from the date of such sale, Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd. Dowling. to the City (formerty Village) of Hastings, Barry 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at unless determined abandoned in accordance Mi 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month County. Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised with MCLA 6CX).3241a. In which case the from the date of such sale, unless abandoned according to the recorded plat thereof, tiled in Liber 3, Page 2, records of ^rry County, State of Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the redemption period shall be 30 days from the under borrower will be held responsible to the person date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of Michigan. who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure Revised Judicature Act of 1961, if the property such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings, Michigan 49056 sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished The redemption period shall be 6 months from property during the redemption period. Attention held responsible to the person who buys the pursuant to MCL 600.3236. If the above referenced the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which foreclosing mortgagee tor any reason. In that property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for case the redemption period shall be 30 days from event, your damages, if any, shall be limited damaging the property during the redemption borrower will be held responsible to the person the date of such sale. solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have a military service member on active duty, if your sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the pursuant to MCIL 600.3278, the borrower will be held no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the period of active duty has concluded less than property during the redemption period. Attention responsible to the person who buys the property at Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. Attention 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to homeowner: If you are a military service member the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage homeowner: If you are a military service member active duty, please contact the attorney for the on active duty, if your period of active duty has A holder for damage to the property during the on active duty, if your penod of active duty has party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have & redemption period concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the Dated: February 13,2025 ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney number stated in this notice. Dated; 01/24/2025 For More Information, please call: Quintairos, File No. 25-000855 for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Prieto, for at the telephone number stated tn this notice Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC telephone number stated in this notice. This notice Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. is from a debt collector. Date of notice; 02/13/2025 Orlando. Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman Troy Ml 48084 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, No. Ml-005524-24 P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Arm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 101829 (02-13)(03-06) (02-13)(03-06) 1J d Ik Mi Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, l> Barry County Michigan, and are described as; I / r » t I i < r 14^'’ • ■ ! J. 3 ■ 4 <ll’!*-’*«i .4‘ CW 1;^ 3 ' •< i WX. 'i<W 4 11 I ■ Xk .« I I ■< *1 I L. r . c 4 b I 4k SOUTHWEST to the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 25 of said Streeter's < *1 B i THE Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and r A AT EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE < i COMMENCING PARCEL AND described as: LOT{S) 25,32.33, 34 AND 35 OF « < DESCRIBED premises: Page 37, also the South 10 feet of Lot 31, adjacent L« I Mortgaged THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES I '.r4 ($117,988.35) is ?.!> = ’ »* Registration and -kfr'fi T* Electronic Mortgage ROAD. WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. '"»s«. ' J Mortgagee; Rutland I .iT?^ circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice •I ■' ■ I* - I act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the t * given under section 3212 of the revised judicature FORECLOSURE SALE FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR t - -T** Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 9 w BARRY COUNTY the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, •b -*J- f* . J * M 41 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • lender and lender s successors and assigns NOTICE * THE HASTINGS BANNER 1961, 1961 PA236, MCL 600.3212, that the . I I Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for * » • k If We'd love to hear about it! following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of /'* •anflRWH KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is given under section 3212 of the revisdfl judicature act of (•* •.*. .««« k. Creditors of the decedent are notified ) t r I r>A#w I 09/13/1952 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. *• » . , .>1 • PROBATE COURT Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE: 24-29968-DE f ir STATE OF MICHIGAN Brett Bremer k a 9 a Wood & 49058, Boyer, in the Michigan, PA. Attorneys MCL PARCEL 600.3241a, TO in BRISTOL which LAKE. case the 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage i I k ( r i i k h » f ^5 h B t ♦ ♦ ‘ Ax* •• r / r 1i'* T"* B tf i ♦ * Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 (01-30)(02-20) 1551592 (01-30){02-20) �I L 10 Thursday, February 13, 2025 t j THE HASTINGS BANNER "jiiP ' .41” www.HastingsBanner com k DK state medalists and youngsters still alive in D4 J ■ 4’7 . ' 1/ V •%. . 4 J Brett Bremer Sports Editor ’ - I; r The two returning Delton Kellogg state medalists are on to the regional round of the state tournament, and three first-timeregional qualifyingteammates will join them. The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team had five guys win their way through the MHSAA Division 4 Individual Dis­ trict Tournament at Lawton Saturday to earn spots in this Saturday’s, Feb. 15, MHSAA Division 4 Individual Regional at Martin High School. The group is led by senior Gauge Stampfler andjunior Mitchell Swi ft who closed their 2024 on the medal stand at the MHSAA Individual State Finals in Detroit and both placed second in Lawton Saturday. The top four again at this Saturday’s regional will advance to the state finals at Ford Field Feb. 28-March 1. Freshmen Mason Ferris and Evan Stampfler also got through the district along with sophomore Mendon Phillips. Phillips was the runner-up at 150 pounds, Evan third at 120 and Ferris fourth at 190. Phillips has more wins on the roster than anyone this winter. He upped his mark to 37 victories on the season to get into the championship bout at 150 where he was stuck by Climax-Scotts-Marting’s (CSM) Gixxer Blair. On the way to the final, Phillips outscored his three opponents 37-4. Gauge Stampfler and Swift both have 34 wins on the season so far. A pair of take downs were just enough to get him a 7-6 win over CSM’s Cole Reitz in the semifinal round. White Pigeon’s Mazzy Lambert improved his record to 50-1 on 1 I k ? • 7’ > I J i x ) • z * I :#Z I i •w . sr t J f f z iff-J'. I 1 y * I T I. J e » X. / z’ > z z r ■ 5 w I I . I' 1 4 I f ♦ r ' J Jf ? I I I / r I') J « '9 N j; i V t I ) I. / < I f' F J./' z I 4 4 * I { 1 4)^ I / Delton Kellogg's Evan Stampfler (right) and Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Logan Gilbert get settled into their 120-pound semifinal match at the MHSAA Division 4 Individual I* i i j: • V, 7' ' k r J* •• e.f 1 ll« i I •* « I I * 1 r District Tournament at Lawton High School Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer > I A i * i J the season with a 5-3 win over Gauge in the championship match at 132 pounds. Swift needed just one pin to get to the heavyweight final, and he got that in the first period of his semifinal match with Marcellus’ Brock Woodhouse. White Pigeon’s Chaz Underwood outscored Swift 7-1 in their championship match. Evan Stampfler was a part of three technical falls, two he won and one he dropped to CSM’s Logan Gilbert in the 120-pound semifinals, before closing his day with a 7-0 win over Decatur’s Joel Pena in the 120-pound third-place match. The DK freshman lightweight now has 27 wins on the season. The Panthers’ Austyn Lipscomb sur­ passed the 30-win mark, but sees his season end with a 31-13 record after falling to Decatur’s Aidan Wiggins in the blood round (the consolation semifinals) Saturday. Kayle Mclellan, a returning regional qualifier for DK, also had his season end with a blood round defeat, falling to Gobles’ Jose Boger. The Delton Kellogg regional qualifiers return to Martin Saturday where their team season ended last Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eSM squad outscored the Pan­ thers 54-28 in their MHSAA Division 4 Team District Final. Delton Kellogg took down Blooming­ dale 72-12 in its district semifinal match while the CSM squad outscored Gobles 34-26 in its semifinal. In the loss to the CSM squad Delton Delton Kellogg 190-pounder Mason Ferris works to escape the grasp of Centreville’s Matthew Blair during Ferris major decision in their blood round match Saturday at the MHSAA Division 4 Individual District Tournament hosted by Lawton High School Photo by Brett Bremer I f I 1 I r - « I I I A I X * I > V-' vf ! » 4 I A 1 1 4 t •r 4 •1 L ' *4 •i •'* 4 j ; •I ■Jj * -I Ii' 'U' j> r Kellogg got a pin from Swift at 285 pounds, and one from Lane Steele at 126. Lipscomb won by forfeit at 144. Evan Stampfler at 120 and Alec Sinkler at 132 both took technical fall victories. Wins in the dual with Bloomingdale to start the tournament for DK included pins from Lipscomb, Phillips, Swift and Jace Hilton, and the Panther tearh had eight forfeit wins. X jcy J n". 1'^ f i I r-‘ t I J I . fX I I Jkf . 1 ’ » r »* ■'F' I I 1'; • I I |i r* V’ f , r L rl «4 * 1. 1 I I I I J J •• ! *« I* k 'I 1 4 « ) I < Saranac overtakes Lions with senior-ied surge Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 : .. • ■ W 4* '«. ilv i.i ' 71 s sin FT and a pin from exchange student Filip Nowak midway through the second / period of his 144-pound match against the Red Hawks' Seth Purchase. The first 23 points on the scoreboard for Saranac all came from forfeit wins - at 106 pounds, 120 pounds, 126 pounds and 132 pounds. It was only 23,points instead of 24 because of an earlier unsportsman­ like penalty against the Red Hawks. Star freshman Gabriel Webb, who upped his record to 35-2 overall this sea­ son with his Wednesday performance, got the first win on the mat for the Red Hawks by scoring a 15-0 technical fall over Lion senior Robert Schilz in the 138-pound bout. Schilz couldn’t get out from under Webb, but he did manage to avoid having both shoulders put on the mat while being on his back throughout most of the three periods. Maple Valley opened the night with a 54-30 win over Fulton in the district semifinals while Saranac was outscoring Carson City-Crystal 54-22. There were only four contested flights in that semifinal for the Lions. Long, Robert Schilz and Nowak all scored pins. The Lions got forfeit victories from Wright, Robinson, Burpee, Cook, Roman Schilz and Deppe. Despite the team season coming to an end, Wawiemia said his team is tre­ mendously better than when the season started back in November. I am proud of the kids. They all wrestied their hearts out. That is all vou can « ask of them. They’re young. Hopefiilly, 90 percent of them will come back next ffyear. We have some other kids in the ; j hallway talking about it. We’re having a good year and it is starting to show up in the school a little bit. Kids are realizing that we do have a team again. That is | pretty exciting.” Cook, Penny, Robert Schilz and * Nowak are the Lion team’s four seniors I this winter. The Lion team got four guys through; its MHSAA Division 4 Individual Dis- ; trict Tournament al Bellevue Saturday ; with top four finishes that earned them » spots in the D4 Regional at Schoolcraft Saturday, Feb. 14. Nowak took a runner-up finish at 144 pounds with a couple big wins before falling to Union City's Aidan Taylor in the championship round in Bellevue. Burpee, the Lions’ Ione returning state qualifier, was third at 190 pounds. He was bested by Mendon’s J.T. Lux in the semifinal round and then scored quick ‘ pins in both of his consolation bracket matches. The Lion team also had Long place third al 285 pounds and Cook place fourth al 215. They bollt wrestled their way into the semifinals too before falling and then took blood round victories (in the consolation ; semifinals) to secure their regional spots. 9. > ''Ti^ **v A iKC •l I r • • .. S4 4 . '1 I Li I / e/ S ?• b*' '•v 4b.: j 1 1 Maple Valley heavyweight Joe Long awaits the pin signal from the referee as he holds down Saranac’s Whyatt Hicks during the bout in the MHSAA Division 4 Team District Final at Saranac High School Wednesday, Feb. 5, Photo by Brett Bremer than a second before the clock ran out. “My young ones just couldn’t keep up with the older ones,” Maple Valley head coach Tony Wawiemia said, before adding that he was expecting his team to have a good practice session Thursday as the focus turns to the individual state tournament which begins with a Divi­ sion 4 District at Bellevue today, Feb. 8. “It’sjustthe little things. We talk about that all the time. Little things will bite RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF MARCH 3.2025 SPECIAL MEETING OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting (and public hearing) on March 3,2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 for the purpose of considering the following matters; 1. The application of Kevin L. Anderson for variance relief from a setback requirement of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to facilitate construction of a proposed 12* x 22’ addition to an existing nonconforming detached garage on the lake lot property commonly known as 2429 Chippewa Trail (parcel no. 08-13-050-027-00). The applicant is proposing to construct this addition with a setback of approximately 11.75’ from the rear (street side) lot line. This proposed construction project requires the following relief to proceed; A. A variance of approximately 3.25’ from the required minimum rear yard (street side) setback requirement of 15^ The Zoning Board of Appeals will decide this variance application pursuant to the variance standards in §220-24-9 of the Zoning Ordinance, and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. B. A determination by the ZBA that the proposed enlargement of the existing nonconforming building will not substantially extend the otherwise reasonably anticipated useful life of the nonconforming building. The ZBA will make this determination pursuant to § 220-22-5 of the Zoning Ordinance. This application may also involve variances from other requirements in the Zoning Ordinance, as may be determined based on the facts presented at the public hearing. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Board. The meeting/public hearing will be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road in the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance and Map, and the variance application materials, may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk, and may also be examined at the meeting. Written comments regarding the abovereferenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the meeting, and may also be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact he Township Clerk. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 2 48-2 you ... it did tonight,” Wawiemia said. That list of little things centered largely around being better in the bottom position, working up off the mat. “Our heads were on the mat, not mov­ ing on the bottom. We have to work more at getting our hands free and working out from the bottom. Just frustrating, Wawiemia said. “But I’ve got a lot of first year kids. That makes a big difference,” he add­ ed. “I don't want to make excuses, but it does. It makes it harder for them. I feel sorry for those ones, they felt so bad because they lost, but they’re up against kids that are tougher and older than them.” Up until that final stretch, the Lions had won five of the six flights that were con­ tested in the district final, all by pin. The Lions got victories in the first four weight classes to start the dual with a 24-0 lead. It took Lionjunior Tyrese Robinson some time to finish the deal, but he eventually stuck Saranac’s Jacob Bollone 4 minutes and 44 seconds into their 175-pound match that opened the final. Lion junior Jackson Buipee, a state qualifier a year ago, took a forfeit win at 190, a weight class he has bumped up to the past couple weeks with an eye on a run back to the state finals at Ford Field. Maple Valley senior Skyler Cook got taken down by Saranac’s Eric Lake right at the start of the 215-pound match, but made a quick recovery to pin Lake 59 seconds into the match. The Lion team then got a pin from junior heavyweight Joe Long midway through the second period of his 285-pound match against Whyatt Hicks. The rest of the way, the Lions added a pin by freshman Roman Schilz in the 113-pound match against Isaac Delinsky r hS" ii ■ 1 « *W V /' t >1. J 7’ f •0 I I u*. &4 9 rt p I • >* <? 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The match ups didn’t fall right and the one last attempt at a trip by freshman Kade Wright didn’t fall right. It would have been an upset for sure, for Wright to defeat Saranac senior Andrew Wittenbach, the Red Hawks’, lone returning regional qualifier from a year ago. Wright got his shot in at the start of the 165-pound match, the final bout of the MHSAA Division 4 Team District Final at Saranac High School Wednes­ day, Feb. 5. Saranac held a 40-36 lead and the Lions last, best hope was really for the freshman to find a way to get a pin, Wright managed to get a single leg hold on Wittenbach, but had a tough time trying to trip up the Saranac senior and get him down to the mat. When Wright finally did get Witten­ bach to stumble midway through the first period, Wright lost his balance too. The more experienced wrestler came out on top at the end of the fall and soon earned the pin that clinched Saranac’s 46-36 victory, Atrio ofseniors, Ryan Bollone, Landen Winsor and Wittenbach earned pins in the final three matches of the district final to turn what had been a 36-28 Lion lead into a ten-point Saranac victory, Bollone pinned Lion sophomore Josh Deppe in the 150-pound bout, and Win­ sor finished off a frantic period with Lion senior Jeremiah Penny with a pin less I < I tV; tis I 1 It n» n> p !h.. A Ar �\ k 1U le V , f < tiitu H.v ——• Hastings girls make No. 9 Parma Western work for win — '•“.1 i '' 1 71S G r ‘4 t HR+SSW'- ST! TT ■> r K i tow r I ► I w va) 3»B 10 b zW I I C.'1 * bi* .13 Brett Bremer Sports Editor I The Saxons and Panthers are on com­ plete opposite ends of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference standings. The Parma Western varsity girls’ basketball team is now 9-0 in the conference, and 16-1 overall, ranked among the very best Division 2 teams in the state of Michigan. The Saxons don’t have an 1-8 win yet this season and are just 4-12 overall. That ninth conference defeat was one the Saxons could take some pride in though. Parma Western took its second win of the season over the Hastings girls, 55-36 at Parma Western High School Tuesday. The first meeting between the two teams, back in early January, was a 62-16 Panther win in Hastings. This time around, it was just a two-point game at the half. Parma Western held a 22-20 advantage at ±e break. Hastings was healthy for the first time in a week or two. The Saxons hit some shots early and their confidence grew. And the Saxon team was able to have a couple girls’ assist senior forward Rachael Hewitt in filling the scoring column on the stat sheet. “They absolutely played their tails off,” Hastings head coach Ben Wilson said. “We were down two at the half. We challenged them going in where are we at in the season and what is your goal for this? They responded and played one of our best games of the year.” Hewitt had a team-high 15 points, and she had a bucket late in the first half that had the Saxons in front 20-19. Victoria Tack and Kalli Koning both buried two three-pointers and finished with eight points each. Maddie Peake chipped in three points and Bella Friddle had two for the Saxons. Parma found its scoring touch in the second half and started knocking down some outside shots. The Panthers hit four threes in the third quarter to start to pull away a bit. A pair of those threes came as as part of an early 10-0 run in the second half for Western. On the offensive side, Wilson said the coaching staff really worked with girls lately to be able to share the scoring re­ sponsibilities “Confidence comes through prepara­ tion,” Wilson said. “We have to be as prepared as possible, and have the kids know that they have a lot to give to our team, to keep looking for shots and keep being aggressive. You’re not always what your record says you are. We’re a talented team. We have kids that have played a lot of basketball. We’ve had some good mo­ ments, but we’ve been up and down and have to find that consistent effort. “They’re still in it,” Wilson added. “They ’re committed to this and five seniors want to finish their career the right way.” The Hastings girls visit Wyoming Lee this afternoon, Feb. 13, and will be home against Jackson Northwest in the 1-8 for senior night bFriday before going to Northwest for another conference bail­ game Monday. The Hastings girls wil I also be in action in the conference at Pennfield Tuesday. 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Jr . r 7 I J- ! 3 I , • I : I I I ' ; I I. fIJ r-^ 4 4: • < s. t' <• •- f n \b in* .f sT '^1 7 d A « , ' 'J APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm 4? L Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2726 I " ( ■I I 1 I I •> J ' I i i f d 1^ I? r .:5i 5" •s And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. I .k $• Tuesday, March 4,2025,10:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10,2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice I ,1 ■ I * V (-•r Ti .<• r f < > 1^* < MV M 111 Ma, The Saxons’ Liam Renner (back) works to score against Grand Ledge’s Maddoc Taszreak during their 144-pound bout in the MHSAA Division 1 District Final at Grand Ledge High School Thursday. Photo by Dan Goggins coming thanks to decisions from Zo­ erman at 120 pounds and Jace Acker at 15 7 and a forfeit win by Ian Grundy at 215 pounds. The Saxons got to the district final by outscoring Everett 60-23 in the semifinal round to start the day. In that dual with Everett, Hastings got pins from Aden Armstrong, Humphrey and Friddle as well as forfeit wins by Matthew Shults, Tate Warner, Hunter Sutfin, Zoerman, Renner, Keegan Sutfin and Acker. title bout where he was pinned by Brighton’s Jameson Wood. Zoerman took a pair ofbig wins before eventually losing out in a 9-1 majordecision against Kalamazoo Central’s Alek Marion in the 120-pound championship. The Saxon team season came to an end last Thursday, Feb. 6, as they fell to Grand Ledge in the MHSAA Divi­ sion 1 Team District Final at Grand Ledge High School. The Comets took a 57-12 win over the Saxons, with Hastings’ 12 points City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 5-3 with a 54-39 win at Saugatuck last “We did what we needed to do to get the win,” coach Howland said of the victory over-die Trailblazers. “It was our first away game we had in a a while and I think it affected our ability The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning an amendment to Chapter 90 of the Hastings Municipal Code to amend Section 90-883 (b)(4) to increase the driveway width at the property line from 20 to 24 feet. The public hearing will pe held at 7:00 PM on Monday March 3, 2025, in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. to execute at the level we should have. We have been doing areally goodjob of All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. taking care of the basketball lately and this game we had too many turnovers. “I am proud of boys and their effort. Its getting late into the season and this is when you want your team to execute and be consistent, soon it will be those teams that can do that the best that get to continue playing basketball late February into March.” Please contact Dan King, Community at dking® Development Director, hastingsmi.gov or 269-945-2468 if you have questions or comments regarding this public hearing. A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. The Panthers held the Trailblazers to eight points in the first half, building a 22-8 lead going into the intermission. Grady Matteson hit three three-point­ ers and had a team-high 17 points for The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk 269-945-2468 Linda Perin Citv Clerk Delton to go with seven rebounds, * two assists and three blocked shots. McArthur had 15 points and Hill 12 in the win. Tyler Howland chipped in nine points and four assists. Hill had eight rebounds, two assists and four Visit us online at mihomepaper.com steals. McArthur had five steals and three assists in the win. A ! I 1 I ’ f « » •** -'i^TF • HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 885 River Rd,, Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials; Tuesday. March 4.2025,1:00 pm Organizational Meeting Wednesday, March 12,2025, 9:00 am to Noon and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, March 13,2025,9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: 44.96% 1.1121 Agricultural 53,61% 0.9327 Commercial 53.33% 0.9376 Industrial 45.31% Residential 1.1035 50.00% 1.0000 Personal Property Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after com­ pletion of Board of Review. Jim Partridge, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Hastings Charter Township Hastings Charter Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. ! a lb -LJ .J I i-H rrJ* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. Ihe board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: JC V lit' Friday, Feb. 7. Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township % , 4' Athens was overmatched at Delton Kellogg High School Monday. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team took a 73-21 win over the visiting Indians. “The team came out with a lot of energy and did what they needed to do early, hitting shots and getting easy buckets,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said. “We were able to force turnovers which gave us more opportunities to score and get some easy buckets. We have been playing really well at home this season and a lot of guys were able to contribute to the win.” Tyler Howland had a game-high 23 points including three three-pointers to go with five rebounds for DK. Keegan Hill chipped in 13 points, five assists and three steals. Grant McArthur added 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and four steals for Delton Kellogg as the back-court dominated. DK also got eight points from Cris­ tian Rojas and five each from Gabe Ramsey and Tucker Tack. Brennan Godfrey led Athens with seven points and four rebounds. The Delton Kellogg boys have now won five in a row to improve their record to 11-7 this season. They upped their Southwestern Athletic ■» i •1 S' ’iff iJ' <•; Conference Central Division record to Agricultural 44.95% 1.1123 Commercial 50.05% 0.9990 Industrial 40.11% 1.2466 Residential 44.16% 1.1322 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. V.* 1 3 ■i Brett Bremer Sports Editor the Friday before the first appeal hearing. I Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: lU ■A#i J w A •i Delton Kellogg boys stretch win streak to five games 1 r y X Keegan Sutfin captured the Saxons’ lone district championship Saturday at the MHSAA Division 1 Individual Dis­ trict Tournament hosted by Howell High School Saturday. The Saxon senior ran his record to 36-2 by winning the 157-pound weight class for the Hastings varsity wrestling team. He is one of six Saxons who won their way through the tournament to a top four finish and a spot in this Saturday’s, Feb. 15, MHSAA Division 1 Individual Re­ gional at Portage Northern High School. Isaac Friddle at 215 pounds, Hunter Sutfin at 106 and Reyd Zoerman at 120 all placed second in their weight class, and the Hastings team had Liam Renner third at 144 pounds and Jordan Humphrey fourth at 126. Friddle, Hunter Sutfin and Zoerman all closed the day with more than 40 wins on the season so far. Keegan Sutfin improved to 36-2 on the year with his three pins. He stuck Mattawan’s Gage Love and then Howell’s Grant Stewart both in the second period oftheir bouts, and then he finished off Ev­ erett’s Antonio Williams with 12 seconds left in the first period of their 157-pound championship match. Friddle had a pair of quick pins to get to the 215-pound final where he was pinned by Brighton’s Sean O’Keefe early in the third period. Hunter Sutfin survived an early scare, scoring a 6-5 win over Loy Norrix’s Dennis Allen-Wormack in the quarterfinals and then took a maj or decision over Caledonia’s Escher Reeder to get into the 106-pound > e ■ 0 Brett Bremer Sports Editor TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW I 5 Xi* Six Saxons make it through D1 district tourney < r f A’ I r • I t >1 B TQiJi ■ i1 Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ) i‘ I. 4 American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with dis­ abilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Hastings Charter Township, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hastings Charter Township Clerk I 885 River Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9690 �J ri 12 i Thursday, February 13, 2025 3 « THE HASTINGS BANNER • A www.HastingsBanner.com s...... trey*" I f . 5T il II I </ > I 'w r * ) t Springport had 14 fewer points than in the first bailgame of 2025 Maple Valley had 24 more. That’s progress. The visiting Springport varsity girls’ basketball team kept the Maple Valley girls winless in the Big 8 Conference so far this season by scoring a 63-37 win at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, but the final score showed big strides from when the two teams met in the first bailgame of 2025 back on Jan. 7. Spanish exchange student Ines San­ chez led the Lions with 12 points and sophomore guard Aubree Roth put in 11 in the loss. The Lions haven’t had a lol of nights this season with two girls in double figures, and everyone on the team is getting more confident with the basketball in their hands. The Lions got six points from senior forward Taylor Casey and four from freshman center Abbigail Harvey. “When we attack on offense with someone besides Ines, 1 think we’re a better ball club,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said. “That is time, and I’m going to say this with a grain of salt that’s me screaming at them. It is,” he added. “They take it and they look to get better, and they understand that it is not a personal attack t J/ I I 9- *- , .7 • .:.e.3Sfij 'A . i .>■ ■v'. J ’’ A X s H .Ss 'i tw 1^ ■• ■ ^ • ss'^-i . , ". Maple Valley freshman Abbigai! Harvey puts up a shot in the paint during her team’s Big 8 Conference ballgame against Springport Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer The Delton Kellogg varsity com petitive cheer team earned a fifth­ place finish at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Final it hosted Thursday, Feb. 6. The Panther team will be back in action Saturday as it heads to Schoolcraft for its MHSAA Division 4 District Tournament. Coloma won the SAC D4 compe­ tition last Thursday with an overall score of 726.82 ahead of Lawton 689.84, White Pigeon 673.9, Gobles 644, Delton Kellogg 626.9, Com­ stock 551.9, Bloomingdale 495.1, Constantine 483.28 and Hartford I d 'R . 4 g 'h' '• J s t I »'•- • J ipIL; i 1 •. 4 ' oj I I ‘rilhr i f an ll'. ! J ,< LZ. 1 u Ji > 1 wBiq? re f T < ♦ ’ • ry 1 J ft ^UQ A i - TOmui ■ h-.'T flTQf • • ,1 . J ' ibdliftl ' £ ff * K .•* r * < ban .'Id? •> 'jfif 4 ’0ic^3 7r> fiiw f c* - r.^ d'jv ► v I J I• I 9 u ■' tnninrtl JWKfM -‘■'A 2^,C1 j,fin •■ Mfflaod^ t Jcrf fiisiiOdiCi ifM I z • s 'i, k’ J bf'': j.irj ;r;,H nnyit ^Xna BUfi J aBit yigt IB I I w r »' k f on them. I care about every one of these 21 kids that are in the program. I’ll do everything I can to make them a better ballplayer and a better human being ... I pulled one young lady out tonight and told her that if she decides she’s not going to shoot. I’m not going to play her. So, that is kind of where we’re at.” It’s still a work in progress to be sure. Springport’s fijll-court pressure did hurt the Lions early on in the bailgame. Often­ times the Lions were able to get the ball over half-court, but then found themselves in a tough spot pushed to the sidelines. The Spartans did get out to a 9-0 lead and things were never really any closer than that. The Spartans bumped their lead to 26-6 by the end ofthe first quarter and led 38-13 at the half. Like most coaches, Wilkes was quick 481.3. DK put up scores of207,. 1 in round one 179.1 in round two and 240.7 in round three. The DK girls outscored Gobles in round two and had a two-point lead on the Tigers heading into round three, but Gobles jumped up into the fourth­ place spot with its round three routine. The winning team from Coloma had the top score in each of the three rounds, 224 in round one, 203.2 in round two and then a 299.8 in round three. Allegan won the day’s five-team SAC Division 3 competition with an overall score of 701.26. _ jj • ■’*’1“ icx' it v^n i ’ I.: noq^r 4 I / « • J ‘ f 01 bovf*fa h«B 1b' I '8 . t • V* ,.u JI (< 4 IJ ' (s n J 4 » J s > »' I a x’ 7l“ * I J I I f r ' • ✓ I I f ■ f i .■ 2 LM el J t i JJ r.' ISIR ' I £ .ic t 1 M Si' I r I p•' - * i I Wrr:-.’ ipt «... c id BK':4 »«* c ST I 5 I • t i I * / 1 /» Great start helps get DK girls win over Watervliet - tl c^.1 -J* 4^ f *^4 r ELC Ci -- ■ F A X rt 5 "•>1 shows that they are starting to believe in ''^2 li themselves as well.” 1 I i-' t-in. t a) The Watervliet girls are 5-12 overall J. this season and sit fourth in ±e South- 3 .n western Athletic Conference Lakeshore ' .-[/a jn379 I ; Division. The DK girls moved their re­ '1? cord to 4-13 overall with the win and will 'I get back to SAC Central play at home against Martin Friday, Feb. 14. Addie Stampfier had 21 points, nine I 'W a£vjc rebounds, four assists and nine steals for j^n.' n the DK team in the win over Watervliet, :/ .01. >) just missing out on a triple double. Josie Williamshad 12 points, 13 rebounds and 'Li L'U . four steals. Izzie Wendland added 11 I ( J:' I points and Jalin Lyons had seven for DK. it K s n ' TRa That win came on ±e heels of a 59* I! 7i (;,fia^-0A! 31 loss in SAC Central play last Friday, Feb. 7. The Trailblazers lead the SAC F Central at 7-0 in conference play and are Til 14“ 1 overall heading into ±is weekend’s ’ i'"W action. DK fell to 0-8 in the SAC Central in that defeat. n r PI ’ t The Panthers made it 3-3 in their past six ballgames with a 53-45 win over vis­ iting Watervliet Tuesday night at Delton Kellogg High School. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team took a 14-2 lead to open the ballgame and led the rest of the night. “Tonight was an amazing night for the team,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “The girls were physi­ cal, and played hard the entire game.” The DK lead wasn’t big the rest of the night though. The DK girls had to battle. Watervliet fought back to get within four points by the end of the first quarter, and the Delton Kellogg lead was down to 24-21 at the half. “Even with some struggles at the free throw line the girls kept getting after it,” Lillibridge said. “The growth is unbelievable, and to see them beat a team like Watervliet that has competed against some really good teams this year .j;ic rr * ■if i w?l •* (T' • J’ 9. Brett Bremer Sports Editor r f 1 nr 4 to point out the defensive improvements. “We went to a man. We went two possessions of a 1 -3-1, and that was the plan, to go two possessions of a 1-3-1 and then jump into a man,” Wilkes said. “We don’t work on it in practice. We don’t have time to. There is other stuff we have to work on, and all I have told them is that you’re going to learn to play man, and ifyou don’t learn to play man I J _ 7«u» I 1 .a • J t' ;3D j i xs f • f 41 t• DK cheer closes SAC season at home, set for D4 district Brett Bremer Sports Editor Udi 9^^ j li Al XiAM* r t '< ‘ ’.it --Mr 4 I Maple Valley sophomore guard Aubree Roth flips a shot over Springport's Morgan Shoemaker during their Big 8 Conference contest at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, Photo by Brett Bremer X fem f 1 % > W t < J i 1 *T*’ ' i ' J B f •J * will find somebody else who will. “We make some mistakes. I’ll tweak that as we go along, and deal with it as we go, but number one when you’re playing man-to-man defense it is ail head and heart. When we get here (pointing to his head and his heart), we’re fine. We can compete. We can do some stuff. We struggle on the boards still, which is kind of a fhistrating thing for me, but we’ll get there. We’re still pretty young. Rebounding to me is just like defense, the head and the heart.” The Lion defense wasn’t totally re­ sponsible for all oflhe 63 points allowed. A number of those came on lay-ups off turnovers by the Maple Valley offense. In the half-court, Springport took advan­ tage of its size in the paint when it could. The Spartans had three in double I’. figures led by senior guard Chloe Speer who finished with a game-high 14 points. Sophomore forward Morgan Shoemaker had 12 points and senior guard Brooke Benden had 11 points. Springport also got eight points apiece from Hattie Gray and Payton Kubiak and six from Ciarra Brock. The Lions are now 2-15 overall this season and 01-10 in the Big 8 Confer­ ence. They’ll be on the road in the Big 8 Friday at Reading. I Springport evened its overall record at 7-7 and moved to 4-5 in the Big 8 with the win. The Lions were within 20-12 at the end of the first half of a Big 8 bailgame against visiting Quincy last Thursday, Feb. 6, but the Orioles took off on a 22-6 run in the third quarter and outscored the Lions 33-9 overall in the second half. Sanchez had ten points, nine rebounds and four steals in that loss. Roth finished with five points, three boards and two / assists. Mariah Vandorp and Harvey had three points apiece. Quincy got 24 points and six reboundsJ. from KendylMusielewicz and 12 points, B eight rebounds and six assists from De1 ziray Skirka. I 4 p 1 I 4 I- I r I 9 B Gains show up on scoreboard for Lions despite loss Brett Bremer Sports Editor p mil. I >ww '<'«i .. •L 1^ ST 1#^ nr M U 5i-^ I HT •’ * t I" £ i J V BW J C( . •r ri 1 J i • \ 4 B r£4t. r - '. L T^i^x5a I • M X •l • • r 'I" ■.Jr I I < ry I 'i ' X I" • r “T ■ f C' c I. I J3 r. 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I ''C’i t i • I I V w * V N« — �:v A -J me xwn •n' 1 'r www.HastingsBanner.com I 0 * r f • ; /. c *1 •J a ‘ I •t k .U Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 I The Vikings knew it would be tougher ±an the 23-point victory that won them the 2025 CAAC White Championship. They were right. Lakewood clinched a win its MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal against conference rival Portland in the penul­ timate bout Thursday, holding on for a 34-31 victory, and then went on to knock off host Central Montcalm in the district final for its second consecutive district championship. The Vikings will now head to Saginaw Swan Valley Wednes­ day,Feb. 12, fortheir MHSAA Division 3 Team Regional Tournament. The state wrestling tournament isn’t seeded until the final eight are wrestling at Wings Event Center the final weekend in February, and getting that far was a realistic goal for both Lakewood and Portland. The Vikings and Raiders drew each other for the opening round of the state tournament despite Lakewood being ranked eighth in the state in Di­ vision 3 and Portland fourth heading into the week. “It’s really fun [to beat Portland],” Viking sophomore Bryson Boucher said. “I’m a sophomore now. That’s two years in a row. It was kind of a long time coming. They beat us a lot. I’m 2-0, but before my freshman year they beat us two times in a row.” Portland had some reinforcements in the line-up who were out injured during the conference dual in Mason last month, but the Vikings did what they had to do - they stayed out of trouble. Portland managed just two pins and the Vikings were able to keep a few weight classes closer than they had been in the previous dual. 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That’s all I did,” Villanueva said. “Basically, twerking. He wiggled off and I got my two.” He got the reversal he needed with ten second to go for a 5-3 win. “That felt good. I was pumped,” Vil­ lanueva said. All the Vikings were impressed with fi-eshman Dakota Harmer who battled through two scoreless periods with Port­ land’s Branlun Simon in the 106-pound bout before Simon got a quick escape in the third period. Simon held on for a 1-0 decision. But it was the kind of loss that draws cheers from the bench and smiles from the coach. Simon scored major decisions against Harmer both in the conference dual and at the All C AAC Championship last weekend, and head coach Tony Harmer spent some time reminding Dakota that the match at the All C AAC tourney was a 1 -0 bout going into the third period so getting a better result was certainly possible. “Dakota did a really good job on his defense. He wasn’t doing anything stu­ pid. Even though he lost, that was a big win for us,” Villanueva said. Lakewood had a 34-22 lead heading into the final three weight classes, the three lightest weights, and Dakota Harmer’s effort was a good start. Ste­ phen Aldrich had another strong effort in a defeat in which he held Portland’s 113-pounder Landon Lenz to a 17-3 ma­ jor decision. When the Raider team was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty following the bout, the match was all but clinched for the Vikings who just needed to avoid getting a similar penalty while 120-pounder Oliver John­ son took on the Raiders’ Sawyer Dakin. Johnson did his job too, holding Dakin to a 3-1 decision. The Viking team started on its early lead with senior Kade Boucher pinning Andrew Feldpausch late in the second period of their 126-pound match. Soph­ omore Vincent Stamm followed for the Vikings at 132 pounds with a 19-7 major decision over the Raiders’ Issac Kramer. Lakewood senior Lydon “LJ” Rogers then outscored the Raiders’ Zach Stanton 9-4 at 138 pounds. “When we started oft* the dual, we switched Kade and Vincent around. Kade lost to Kramer, but then he beat Feldpausch this time, and Vinny did his job and he beat Kramer. So, it helped build that lead and build that momen­ tum, LJ picked up his win, not what we expected, but he did really well,” Lake- wood head coach Tony Harmer said. The Viking team also got a quick pin from sophomore Bryson Boucher at 150 pounds. The only victory in those first six weight classes for Portland came from Griffin Opperman’s 19-4 technical fall of Lakewood’s Bryce Goodemoot. The Vikings were pleased with that result. Owen Prowdley was another Viking who held his opponent, Viking 175-pounder Bradley Meyers, to a fivepoint technical fall rather than allowing a six-point pin. Portland had the match tied 22-22 nine bouts in after getting a pin from Landon Guilford at 165 pounds against the Vikings’ Alexander Risk, Meyers’ tech fall at 175 and then a pin from Gunnar Williams at 190 against Jacob Everett. Lakewood’s heavyweights righted the ship and wound up getting the Vikings all the points they would need with two pins. Bryan Aguilera, who the Vikings were happy to welcome back to the line-up recently, scored a quick pin of the Raiders’ Sawyer Goodman at 215 A pounds and Joel Simon stuck the Raid­ ers’ Barrett Spitzley early in the third period of the 285-pound match. The dual with Central Montcalm was a bit anticlimactic after that. The Vikings took a 67-12 win over the Hornets who opened their night by knocking off Belding in the semifinals. The Hornets forfeited six weight classes to the Vi­ kings. Dakota Harmer and Johnson had pins for the Vikings in their matches. Stamm and Rogers took technical fall victories, Kade Boucher won by injury default and Aldrich pulled out a 12-10 decision against the Hornets’ Brayden Young at 113 pounds. “We just need to keep doing the same thing - be prepared,” Bryson Boucher said of his team’s quest for a second straight regional championship. “I completely believe in Tony Harmer and our coaching staff up there. 1 believe everything that they say and everything we do up there to become the top team in the state. That is what we proved today. Portland was ranked ahead of us all year. Following him and his lead, we wouldn’t be here without him, and trusting him in practice and going hard and doing what needs to be done. “He’s pushing us and believing in us. 1 feel like wrestling is so physical, but the mental aspect there of Harmer just pushing us and pushing us to our limits and knowing that we still have more than we think. Harmer knows we have more than we possibly believe. I think him pushing us this week and all the coaches pushing us this week helped us get here and we’re still hungry and we’re still moving.” Bryson is one of four returning indi­ vidual state qualifiers for the Vikings this winter, joined by his brother Kade, Joel Simon and Stamm. Bryson (150 pounds), Simon (285) and Stamm (126) all won individual district championships at Montrose Saturday at their MHSAA Division 3 Individual District Tournament. Everett scored a runner-up finish at 215 pounds, and Aguilera at 285, Dakota Harmer at 106 and Kade Boucher at 132 pounds all placed third. Villanueva at 157 pounds finished fourth. Bryson and Simon both have 42 wins on the season after Satur­ day’s action. The top four in each weight class earned a spot in the Feb. 15 MHSAA Individual Regional Tournament at Whitehall. } tU H» ♦ ♦ -fr rf? 13 Vikings knock off Raiders again in district 1 z € Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ♦ « ♦ ♦ « I • �14 Thursday, February 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Saxon cheer on top of 1-8 a fifth straight time ••••• * / «* I I ft « • > 'fJlr • A «« w> I 5 11 /• <2 t f w t (i t ‘ W1* € w1 Q I £ 1 ft* ft Kt « * I ' :Vr < «<OWS ■* . I • AIW.'I SAroi ' Z- I> I I w »r .1 6AZt A 1 I 4 1 1 I ■n I ZL* .•V • 1> f r The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its fifth straight interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship after winning the Feb. 5 conference finale hosted by Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. Photo provided Brett Bremer Sports Editor Start to the meet, outscoring both Northwest and Harper Creek by four points in round one and then upping their lead in round two. The Saxons had scores of 212.20 and 183.66 in the first two rounds. That had them a little over seven points ahead ofNorthwest and about 14 ahead of Harper Creek going into round three. Northwest put together scores of 208.20 in round one and 180.50 in round two. Harper Creek tallied a 208.10 in round one and 173.10. Harper Creek did have the top round three score of 277.90 just three tenths better than the Saxons’ tally of277.60. Northwest held on to finish second with a score of 271.80 in round three. Hastings had a final score on the day of673.46 ahead ofNorthwest 660.50, Harper Creek 659.10, Pennfield 651.60 and Parma Western 601.68. The Hastings girls will be back on the mat Saturday, Feb. 15, at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville for their MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. The top four teams from the district advance to the regional round ofthe state tournament. The Saxons needed a win to keep the string alive, and they got it. The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team captured its fifth consecu­ tive lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference championship by outscoring the Beavers at the top of the standings at the conference finale Wednesday at Haiper Creek High School. There was a tie at the top of the conference standings heading into the meet as Hastings and Harper Creek both won one conference jamboree this season. “We put out three solid rounds and came out on top in the final,” Hastings head coach Linsey Jacinto said. “This team has faced many hardships this season and had handled every one with determination and resilience. We are extremely proud ofthe work they have put in the season.” Northwest wound up jumping Harp­ er Creek at Wednesday’s meet to give the Saxons a solid cushion at the top of the final conference standings. The Saxons got off to great great www.HastingsBanner.com ’’“’•""""•SoHwh,,,., Saxons will be busy in last days of regular season Brett Bremer Sports Editor RBl n1 V2ud 9d iijw iI02S32 4 *5 s< !< A torrid stretch of six games in nine days to close the regular season tipped off Tuesday for the Hastings varsity boys* basketball team. The Saxons were bested 57-37 by visiting Parma Western at Hastings High School Tuesday, a loss that drops the Saxons to 0-9 so far this season in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. The Saxons are now set to visit Wy­ oming Lee Thursday, Feb. 13, and then play host to Jackson Northwest Friday, visit Jackson Northwest Monday, host Pennfield Tuesday for senior night and then head to Wellspring Prep to close the regular season. Northwest is the team immediately ahead of the Saxons in the 1-8 standings with a 1-7 record' in conference play. Both teams have three victories overall. Marshall, one of four teams within a game of the top spot in the conference, bested the Hastings boys in conference play last Friday at Marshall High School 54-32. Jack Webb had nine points to lead the Saxon offense in the loss to the RedHawks. Porter Shaw had six points and 5 I 1 Wfi nr gAfliag y boqqii f?oefi32 ft 4 ♦ V 'A* 4^ k T 4 ft V: *» 'laiHtgBittBMia sflJ ^qoib.inrffi jdtni noan»H{ oonna^ «* 4 .J J V ri3CbhtXBF,U .(b' (Bbirl laswilMn i2od .'/gbnoMJi ^ns idoin louiaa w ■jeoio Ot .f ^3^ 1 f > >«■ t Hastings guard Quincy Brown attacks 3?loB»s rr/. -^n '‘LI /oniuO bieup the basket and attempts a reverse 9S19V9T 6 elqrn9}iB.br^ laiiaed Hi; layup against Marshall's Austin I iilsuA -i t!Br?3vM\4 jsnjj Miller during the Saxons’ loss to the Redhawks on Feb. 7 at Marshall High School. rr rjct • 4 : 9rtt 0; >20'' ‘ xoLci gritDnnjCji9{hm Photo by Seth Berry yTMausgvdctortt Joon-- V' Eli Randall chipped in five. Marshall got 12 points apiece from Austin Miller and Austin Bums and 11 from JJ Tucker. .y/r / I r. »• *-ibOBA .""Mt Saxon bowling squads both beat Coldwaters Brett Bremer Sports Editor 11 .33nT3ino3 ori) f baa EiOKKndeiii ®fBWblo3 tfisd rltod abau » 237. Hunter Pennington and Brody Mix both earned one team point in the regular games despite rolling two pretty solid scores each. Mix had a 182 and a 185. Pennington scored a 192 and a 182. As a team, the Saxons rolled an im­ pressive 231 Baker game too. The Hastings girls took part in a region­ al tune-up last Saturday and Schild led the way for the team with a 29th-place finish that included a high game of 175. Simmet was 35th wi± a high single score of 179 from among her six. Stoline was 58th and Kass Harton 67th in afield of 102 bowlers.' The Saxons were set to host Pennfield Wednesday, Feb. 12, and will head to M-66 Bowl for the 1-8 Singles Cham­ pionship Saturday, Feb. 15, beginning at 1 p.m. The conference duals conclude next week as the Saxons take on Northwest at Hastings Bowl Monday, feb. 17, and then visit Pennfield Tuesday, Feb. 18. The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ bowling teams both knocked off Cold­ water in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals at Hastings Bowl Tuesday. The Saxon girls improved to 2-5 in the conference with their 19-11 win over ±e Cardinals. Heaven S immet took two points with games of 174 and 201 for the Saxon team. Jen Stoline rolled a 192. The Saxons also got high games of 159 fi-om Megan Ramey and 148 fi-om Kaylin Schild. In the Baker games the Hastings girls and the Cardinals tied at 122 the first time around, but the Saxons took the second Baker came to get the extra two-points in those contests. 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A 1 k Ip <. '1 . s I * I • i Y’?J William Reaume of the West Michigan Ice Riders could not resist the invitation to rev up his motorcycle on the ice with his group of 20 riders at Saturday’s Gun Lake Winterfest. Photos by Karen Turko-Ebright See WINTERFEST on 2 Middleville gymnastics building burned in Friday blaze Noah Peterson Staff Writer Middleville’s Gymnastics In Motion (GIM) was lost when the building caught fire around I p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. There were no injuries. Despite the efforts of several fire departments, the building was declared a total loss, and it is unclear if any items were salvaged inside. Police were first to arrive after heavy smoke and flames were reported to be coming from the roof of GIM around 1 p.m. The building was reported to be unoc­ cupied with no cars in the lot. Not long after, firefighters from the Thomapple Township, Wayland, Freeport, Hastings and Caledonia fire departments responded to the scene. Police placed barricades to keep M-37 closed throughout the operation. The situation was complicated when it turned out that there were no hydrants in the area; firefight­ ers had to bring in fresh water tankers to battle the blaze. The building was declared a total loss about an hour after the fire was reported. An excavator tore down the remaining structure when it was determined that noth­ ing was salvageable inside. GIM Athletics shared on its Facebook account that it’s dif­ ficult to comprehend Friday’s events. “We want to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and sup­ port for our gym! We don’t have any information at this time on what caused the fire, but we are Al V •4^? •X* .• f* 5 *. • ■■r V .•£ ■, *1 I I J A 1 J »? s. •*>: *1 4’ ;>S ft ** * UI s I •(f •r ( I -. A 3^ •UJ, r. -_ V -tr** •s . Y \ T, •fit I / I » k.r » ’ s< I . "W —p f M* ' ' I * 1 'b fsV ... :f. F» « H ‘I f. J H I •r t I •A. •e >> Smoke billowed from Gymnastics In Motion, a youth gymnastics center just outside of Middleville, on Friday. The building was a total loss. Photo provided beyond grateful that no classes were happening and no staff were in the buildings. Materials can be replaced, people can­ not.” Barry County Commissioner Catherine Getty expressed the importance of the gym in the community at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meet­ ing. “My heart really goes out to a business owner in Middleville that lost their business last week. Gymnastics In Motion, that facility was really a hub See BURNED on 4 e< t. OHlini • a ft fl . *r x t f I 4 B 7 1 5 0 1 B * SS!^ I »► t* XcoE 7 £ ■:. •7 4 <>) : »- .1 4 •* ? i 5w p • X □r ». 1. ra w SUBSCRIBE uj UI y TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE t' U4W t SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269 945^554 « Ji I •^. ■/ • Spend it here. Keep it here. "f*- :X' **-^ * *** Group wz co f P • - -^ V -r sSs S LU A PAGE 10 f I 7 VIKING SENIOR BEARD IS CAAC SINGLES CHAMPION \A wnloiiK Hf M It’s been more ±an four years since Patrick Gilmore of Hastings reportedly shot and killed another Hastings teen in the fall of 2021 with a crossbow, and he’ll soon make his return to a Barry County courtroom in July. A review hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12, before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B. But the hearing lasted just minutes before it was adjourned and pushed back to July 23. Gilmore was not present. Schipper said it was appropriate to delay the hearing penchng pos­ r * sible changes in state law regard­ ing what’s known as a “Miller hearing.” ,*1 f “There’s no rush to do it,” the judge said. “Mr, Gilmore is still in prison. We’re not prejudicing Mr. Patrick Gilmore Gilmore at all.” The term “Miller hearing” refers to a 2012 decision in the case of Miller v. Alabama by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the sentencing of juveniles. In its decision, the court determined a sen­ tence of mandatory life without parole for juveniles is unconstitutional if age and other mitigating factors are not considered prior to sentencing. Gilmore was 17 when he allegedly killed Lane Roslund, also 17 and of Hastings, using a crossbow and then concealing Roslund’s body in a shallow u •ave in Hastings Township. According to news reports at ±e time, Roslund’s parents reported their son as missing around Sept 10-11,2021, and the family continued to search for the teen for more than a month. However, police later found Roslund’s remains on property off of M-43 owned by Gilmore’s grandfather on Oct. 13,2021. Gilmore reportedly made a full confession, including telling detectives he intentionally placed Roslund’s sweatshirt and belongings near the Thomapple River to trick investigators into thinking the teen drowned. In late March 2022, Gilmore pleaded guilty to a charge of open murder in exchange for prosecutors dropping a charge of concealment of a body. He declined to provide a statement when he was sen­ tenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in June 2022. to riders who are over 70. They all throttled their engines on the ice at the annual Winterfest at Gun Lake Park over the weekend. The riders wowed the crowd with slick maneuvers across the smooth, icy terrain, performing for an audience of about 300. The motorcycle group is self-affiliat­ ed and likes to put on a show. Reaume said the group supports the local restaurants and businesses and buys gas in the Gun Lake area. “We are trail riders and motocross riders during the summertime. This is the off-season,” Reaume explained. “We already own motorcycles, so we swapped the tires out to ride z? < A record-breaking turnout of 80 braved frigid temperatures at this year’s famous Polar Dip at Gun Lake Winterfest. However, the icy fun spread with the West Michigan Ice Riders, who revved up their motorcycles to put on a show with the frozen lake as their stage. William Reaume of the West Michigan Ice Riders could not resist the invitation from the Gun Lake Winterfest committee to fire up his motorcycle on the ice with his group of 20 bikers on Saturday. “The Winterfest committee asked us to put on an ice bike expedition for everybody,” said Reaume, who lives in Orangeville just south of Gun Lake. “We ride here locally a lot. It’s entertaining for the crowd.” Ice Riders range in age from six-year-old kids ) 301 nfisWoiM awDiW mft> 9f'! .»K hkjTi notJBhrarattilfiri-mhto w % ♦ o SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. THE HASTINGS BANNER el F' / ii: e. I «vl2 ' l.0310M(092 1 > jO-feasTZ^’ * .V % 1 4b«-- -nir^ . AL I • . 4* - * - k. « s .4^ �J K/.' • I ’B- Sr* ./• 2 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I WWW HastingsBanner.com I I V I « -w DID YOU SEE? 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JOU 00 JW I « « 1 nI IM N tl i’- >: c r J*«« i * II t . z V I ^4— Two kids braved the freezing temperatures as they took the plunge at the famous Polar Dip on Saturday during the annual Gun Lake Winterfest y V I 9^ (W1 ' .Jl-' ■ < I 4i^V;sai> » e 5 d A ,,hi I ’A < I 4 ' * * i I* I i f J 3 4 4 a i a 7 I “1 I I I *11 I * I •f JJ « » < I e 4 y ' I r- { .•> T i I This little bird, an eastern screech owl, was seen taking a rest in a bird­ house along Fall Creek on Sunday. .c' 1 kr a V b e fl 111 I t r ■:'**»’** *4 . ^ef i I A < Y *’J » fl I w » I >• 1 I tli’ M t-T MS’ I ; coA- .V-' i.'Xi S i'i I < w A crowd of about 300 gathered on the ice at Gun Lake Park to cheer on the Polar Dippers and watch the West Michigan Ice Riders on Saturday at the annual Gun Lake Winterfest 1 ■ i t i »J ttM w: isw** U-*‘‘ L »• *v: I 9 * 'J y * 1 WINTERFEST I m; 4 % 1 I r u *1 L* J X 0 * > ,1 » ff' / L 9* 4^ F t 1^ A This red-shouldered hawk tried to keep warm on its perch this weekend. The bird can be seen standing on one leg in an attempt to keep at least one set of talons thawed out. Photos by Del Bachert them on the lake. We have a ball.” Winterfest 2025 moved from Yankee Springs State Park to Gun Lake Park at 2397 Patterson Road. ”I love the location because it’s so close to the water. We got to see the bikers today,” said Theresa Paiz, who heads up apparel and marketing for Winterfest. Under her vendor tent, Paiz offers the public a variety of Winterfest ’ swag. I’m glad we’re back here because we were at this park eight or nine years before,” she said. “I love the location because people approached me today and said, ‘We were in town, and we did not know you were here. We stopped by to see you.’ At the state park, we did not have that because it’s off the road.” She said, “It was a great day.” Stacey Landman co-chairs Winterfest with her husband, Brad. Both are in their second year heading up the event. This year was great. We had lots of kids. 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This year, trolleys were on-site at WinterfesL transporting shoppers to local businesses and restaurants around Gun Lake. “There were a lot of people on the trolleys,” Stacey Landman said. “Many people got to go to all the different restaurants and businesses around the area as opposed to staying in one spot.” Besides trolleys, she said the games were a big hit with the audience. “It was fun. We did a pizza eating and Vernors chugging contest and played the Price is Right games. Everyone won gift cards to use around town,” Stacey Landman explained. Jan Grabowski lives in Gun Lake and was excited to check the Polar Dip off her bucket list. She came with Mick Buhar and Joany Spencer. However, it wasn’t on Buhar’s bucket list. “It’s just something to do,” he said. Brad Landman said the park was bustling with people all day long. “It went well. Our goal was to bring people together and to the businesses,” he said. I’ve seen the trolleys full run­ ning around. We couldn’t be happier.” Elizabeth Jones continues to take charge of Gun Lake Idol. “Idol went great. The singers liked that they finished at the casino rather than the Winterfest stage,” Jones said. “It’s a great experience for them. The casino puts on a very nice show.” Idol winners performed their winning songs at the Winterfest main stage on Saturday. First-place winner Maurice Townsend received a $750 check, sec­ ond-place winner Jaycee Peters took home the $500 prize and third-place winner Summer Ledford walked away with a $250 award. All three took home trophies. Deb Timmerman, president of the Gun Lake Business Association, enjoyed her day at Winterfest. “We are thrilled to support area businesses. It’s so nice to hear that the trolleys have been full and that people are enjoying themselves,” Timmerman said. Katie Niemchick ran the Polar Dip. She credits the considerable turnout of Polar Dippers to the price cut this year. “We changed the pricing from $25 to $10. 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'r J f( Ai 'll I '*J * • < I I I13 1 I 1 ■ HSTikU.' c'■ I ■ iKi ■- ) : .. *ka’wi k I 'i.'i I / 1^ • I /- • -UI t £2 J 1 I * » *« i * - j i I i I J 1 I A handful of Barry County residents braved frigid temperatures on Monday to protest in front of the Barry County Courthouse, Photo by Molly Macleod Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer A group of Barry County residents have joined protests across the state to push back on the Trump Administration’s decision to allow Elon Musk to involve himself in the operations of various fed­ eral agencies. On Feb. 5, residents from Barry Coun­ ty traveled to Lansing to protest along­ side others from across the state against the administration’s efforts to reshape Washington’s institutions. The sudden shutdown of federal departments and the unauthorized access Musk’s team has to sensitive databases affecting every American violates the U.S. Constitution,” said local protest organizer Lorraine Lindsey. “What are our elected officials in Lansing doing to stop this? More importantly, what steps are our state representatives and senators taking to mitigate the harmful impact of these changes on Michigan residents and businesses?” On Feb. 10, Barry County residents joined protesters from Michigan’s Second Congressional District at Con­ gressman John Moolenaar’s Caledonia office, demanding action. Roughly 60 demonstrators urged Moolenaar to up­ hold checks and balances and push back against Musk’s disruptive and unconsti­ tutional takeover. “It should alarm every American that an unelected billionaire has been allowed to infiltrate our government with no over­ sight,” said Lindsey. “Musk and his unvetted associates have accessed private financial data, gutted federal agencies, and are now targeting the Department of Education. This is a hostile takeover of our government.” ^4 ■ a 1 I The protesters called on Moolenaar to stand against what they perceive as President Trump’s disregard for consti­ tutional processes. “The President could implement his agenda through legally mandated decision-making, yet he and Musk are choosing to ignore the Constitution,” Lindsey added. “People are concerned for their future. We need Congress to fight for us protect us from this illegal coup. We will not back down.” Protests were held simultaneously at the offices ofall 13 Michigan members of Congress and the state’s two U.S. Sena­ tors. The statewide action follows reports that Musk’s self-described “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) accessed Treasury Department payment systems. Protesters fear that not only has sensitive financial data fallen into unknown hands, but that future payments could be at risk. Most recently, on Feb. 17, another group of Barry County residents braved frigid temperatures to protest at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings and Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids, determined to keep public attention on the matter. “This is not a partisan issue it’s an American issue,” Lindsey emphasized. “We are fulfilling our patriotic duty by holding our elected officials accountable at every level. We urge others to join us in demanding transparency, adherence to ±e Constitution, and policies that serve all Americans, regardless ofideology. Our nation has long been a beacon ofdemocracy let’s uphold those values at home.” The group plans to march at least once a month, with details announced via local social media platforms. I' I -I 1 A * r ■ ■> J, ♦t < TP I ( <1 4^ 1 I r i LUZl ... ? ! lx Sir oH) ' U'J , I I I t i 'Wtl I . .* ■ J 1 4 nj b Ir ,1 ‘1 . £i‘'' T 11 4 I k 9 I r* "X' g J d’I J { ’ <• ll .1 1 «*f A b J t I , i J-'.: I^.J' ; ig^) 3 'P I I f A r h ’.fiA M Wi"' w? i : I r r ‘.i rn*' iir I? 1 —T < I* I 1 J i; ^31^' 3L k I r Jt J I I =33e 1? utF> ■ T a'* I" -. - * s I I " -.irfk.C I f k I t '- » M 1 3 ' I 'iV •4 ’ f t k> t r r A 4186“ I I It > E I I • 1 4 la I ■ r 1 » I I I J' J . I t f J-'- I . I r I I f ri t' rrr *11 ■ Jin •0 rir : ( { Pr P j ' « ( ‘ ■ ..S' If .|.Vz' r j 1 1 I J I 'll 1 f I '"■H -■ I ‘U V ■ H < 1 I 1 t J.1. ft > • >1?' 1 f* * t4i ' -• - (c • . . I Li 11 .V '' »«1 it 1 I J 4 z t - Ml’.* ok 1 ‘W- , H If I ' I*’ 4 f I zt ! 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Organizations and people with per­ sonal experience addressing the opioid crisis are strongly encouraged to apply for funding. “Barry County is committed to using these funds to improve treat­ ment and recovery, reduce harm from substance misuse, and make the community healthier,” said Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force Coordinator Liz Lenz. “By focusing on data and real-life experiences, the county hopes to create long-term solu tions to the opioid crisis.” The State of Michigan received $800 million from opioid settlements. Of that $800 million, Barry County is set to receive $1,499 million. More details about this funding can be found on the Barry County SATF website: barrycountysatf.com/opioid-settlement/. Funds will be awarded based on guidance from Johns Hopkins University, the Michigan Association of Counties and local data. Funding will go toward projects that follow the key strategies listed in the opioid set­ tlement court documents. “These opioid settlement funds are ready to be put to good use in our community to fix and repair some of the issues caused by the opioid epi­ demic,” said Lenz. “Barry County has put a great deal of time and effort into getting ready for people to have access to these funds to make a difference.” The county will focus on proposals that address major community needs. I 4 r. • *1* 4 A I* I z- I «« Leila Wood Contributing Writer The Nashville Village Council held a brief public hearing and approved its proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Thursday, Feb. 13. The budget includes $2,685,691.00 in revenue and $2,684,669.38 in expenditures. Nashville resident Gary White, who was the only person to speak during the public hearing, asked the council to consider lowering the millage rate when it comes before them for approval in a few months. He suggested that since the Village is in the black, it might be able to eliminate some nonessential expens­ es and allow taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned money. “Are your fund balances continu­ ing to increase and get larger, and are you trying to find ways to spend this money?” he asked. “...Is some of this money better off back in peo- identified through MDHHS MODA Dashboard data and the Barry County Opioid Community Assessment by Michigan State University. Priority areas include: Recovery housing: Safe and support­ ive housing for people in recovery. Homes for high-need groups should provide peer recovery support and community connections. Programs should be MARR-certified or working toward certification. Recovery support services: Help for people staying sober, such as transpor­ tation to treatment, childcare during treatment, supervised parenting visits, recovery coaching, and sober events. Programs should be designed with input from people with lived experience. Harm reduction initiatives: Services that provide lifesaving resources, case management, and connections to treat­ ment for people using opioids. These programs should be led and promoted by people with lived experience. Quick response teams (QRTs): Teams that follow up within three days of an overdose to offer support and resourc­ es. Follow-ups should be done by a certified recovery coach. “These opioid settlement funds rep­ resent the opportunity for action and healing to happen. These dollars are available for community projects to help prevent, treat, and address the issues caused by opioids here in Barry County,” said Lenz. Individuals and groups can apply to receive a chunk of the fund­ ing by emailing applications to OSFRFP2025@bccmha.org or drop­ ping them off in person at the Barry County Administration Office, 220 W. State Street in Hastings. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on March 31. Interested parties can contact Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator, at llenz@ bccmha.org for application help. pie’s hands?” However, according to Village Clerk Kayce Nelson, the budget does not contain as much surplus as it may at first appear. A large chunk of it is grant money that must be spent on specific upcoming improvements. “The reason General Fund is high again this year is because the Spark Grant is still a part of that, since it didn’t get used in the 2024-2025 year,” she said. The Spark Grant, fi'om the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will fund nearly $1 million worth of improvements to Putnam Park, work that is currently out for bid and is expected be ramp­ ing up within the next few months. “I love having grants come in, because that’s funds used for our village, but it does make our budget look funny.” Nelson said “It makes it look like the Village has a lot of funds being used, when a large part of those funds is not really local tax dollars.” GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM «r A r 'V 4. •> h £ *rB w >-33 4 I-*- "S.' f I t < Financial FOCUS Provided by the Barry Count) offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC® 450 Meadow Run Or. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 o - - -> r*- - ■ ■ - '.J /- « i I ♦ ( Wendi Stratton CFP 0 Member SIPC Financial Advisor 423 N. 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'j Village of Nashville approves budget Financial Advisor .,^«giiitis* ri The folks at Barry County Bicycles got creative this week, taking advantage of the copious amounts of snow and ice throughout the county to create this snow sculpture in the shape of a bike. The snow-cycle caught the eyes of many passersby this week. Photo by Molly Macleod ♦ ♦ I I I �1 I 4 I Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Royal Coach developers exploring additional financing option supporting energy-efficiency Molly Macleod Editor Developers in Barry County may soon have another option for capital funding that will support the installation of renewable energy systems, energy efficiency improvements, water usage improvements or projects that mitigate environmental hazards. Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan was present at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Com­ mittee of the Whole meeting to provide information on the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an opportunity for developers to receive funding from pri­ vate, secure lenders for energy-efficient construction projects above code. “The goal ofit was to provide an oppor­ tunity for funding for energy efficiency, which includes saving anything on your utility bills,” said Freeman. “It could be sewer bill, water bill, electric bill, and the goal of it was to bring down those costs, to provide financing up front to pay for things that would bring down those costs and be a net gain.” CopperRock Construction is currently in the beginning stages ofdevelopment at the site of Hastings’ former Royal Coach factory. The development, located at lo­ cated at 420 E, Mill St. and 328 E. Mill St., will be called the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts. The site could soon be home to dozens of families. The developers had a brownfield re­ development plan approved in October, another financing option. Should Barry County join in as a PACE district, Cop­ perRock could opt to receive financing from a PACE lender. Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local gov­ ernments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect developers with private, na­ tional lenders. “We connect property owners with pri­ vate lenders and local contractors and we see the project through from beginning to end,” said Freeman. Nearly any type of commercial build­ ing is eligible for PACE funding. “The properties that are eligible to X * I 1 >4‘ Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan (right) explained the Property Assessed Clean Energy program at Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday. She was joined by Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance economic development coordinator Nichole Lyke (left). Photo by Molly Macteod access this economic development tool are personal and commercial buildings — they can be almost any type of com­ mercial building. As long as it’s not gov­ ernment-owned, as long as it’s not private or residential, it could be multi-family if it’s four apartments or more. It could be agricultural, it can be retail, office space —senior living facilities have used PACE extensively... we’ve had nonprofits, we’ve had churches, YMCAs all have access to this financing,” Freeman said. The program was recently expanded, Freeman explained. "It brings in private capital, and recently the opportunity actually ex­ panded,” said Freeman. “So, it’s not just for energy. The majority of the projects have involved the nuts and bolts of any commercial building, so mostly people fund HVAC systems, insulated roofs, windows caulking, sometimes some per­ meable if their city has a utility cost for runoff, those kinds ofthings. But recently they added in protection of a building against severe weather so it could be flood or a drought. And also funding of mitigation of hazardous materials.” Properties contaminated with lead or PFAS, for example, are now eligible.for PACE funding to mitigate those hazard­ ous materials on the property. Barry County could soon opt to be­ come a PACE district, joining 59 other municipalities across the state. Should commissioners decide to join in the com­ ing weeks, developers in Barry County will have an additional funding option available to them. CopperRock is planning to build three residential buildings on the Mill Street property, making up roughly 135 units. Thirty-six units will be one-bedroom apartments, 91 will be two-bedroom units and eight will be three-bedroom units. Developers also hope to build a small­ er, fourth building on the property to be used as a community food and arts center. That building could also be home to a daycare center. Around 20 percent of the build, or around 27 units, will house those in Bany County making 80 to 100 percent of the area’s median income. Freeman explained that PACE financ­ ing offers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the mon­ ey. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, plac­ ing the property on the tax rolls. In the event the developer would default on the PACE loan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. Commissioners looked to \fice Chair Dave Hatfield, a longtime banker, for his feelings on the PACE program. “I strongly endorse doing this,” said Hatfield. I think to some degree we’re all recalling some ofthe debate that went on with the TIF (tax increment financing) project. This is totally different. We’re not committing any of our funds, we’re not committing any of our constituents’ funds—this is simply giving a developer access to another avenue of financing. There is very little downside to this for us. And essentially no cost.” Commissioners will vote next week on whether to set a public hearing next month to consider the county joining as a PACE district. Indoor farmers market set for Feb. 22 in Hastings Nicer weather might still be months away but the Barry Community Foun­ dation and B.Heathy are teaming up to provide residents a chance to get out - yet, keep warm and stay inside -to shop for fresh goods at the second annual Barry Indoor Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, Feb, 22. The indoor farmers market is slat­ ed for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The farmers market offers an oppor­ tunity for individuals to shop for fresh, organic and locally grown products despite the wintery weather outside. And, the second annual event is set to include a plethora of vendors show­ casing a variety of meats, cheeses, eggs, plants to mushrooms, honey and maple syrup, as well as wood products and artisan crafts. According to organizers, those attending the Feb. 22 farmers market I 4 I t II J w* CLASSIFIEDS Mil 4 t TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 V 1 tT I r •• 4 « P TREE SERVICE ’I I BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal­ nut. Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying .41!’’ r r, 'll 1'^- top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Es­ timates. Will buy single walnut trees. * .!' Insured, liability & workman’s comp. fe* f Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. ♦ 4 ri’ If -u ANNIVERSARY ,^9 ■-17 4 r : I.; 4- I p\ • -I I •« ■.,7 " b i* r» t I i I J f b ) > ( I fG a(9 J Steve Dawn Horton to celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary on March 2 ■ • f r J of such incidents. “Barry County, by and large, is a great area,” Welch said. “I’m constantly having people expressing how appreciative they are of what we do. I try to pass that on to our crew. “This is what those guys do,” he added. p c <1 1 r; • I f5 / • A> I •-1 1 L I I » 4 t u J i T I ' >G 7'- / h " ' .(• r I I -V?G3,’ I f ■ 277/i--- { ¥ I J- -i O' I 1 , f , JI 4 < r zi’r JfU V k h I I, ' T '{ !■' 1 . . . » i t - % i. ..A-# p r: !• .s lap»,” • « k t. I . '* I I J I I I ■ 1 3‘j u . I J( TP H ** I I ( I 1^ ’5-', i ' ’ H »- t.. .1 r f■ ’l • ' s 4 •*' rrir . I ':«2. • ’ft vz * a W«' t ' n- i S*tf'Nl t '. J I. r' *» > I -Ar* « T * > You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors.. .and our future. ♦ *1 I Z T. r» <4 ' I . ' I- F 1 » Group _r Your Community Connection Hark Up! coming to HPAC on Saturday services and patriotic tributes, Hark Up! entertains audiences throughout West Michigan with its performances. The Hark Up! Big Band is known for its exciting, crowd-pleasing repertoire, featuring timeless hits from legendary artists like Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Audiences can expect a lively and engaging concert that showcases the incredible talent and infectious enthusiasm ofthe group. “Big band music is so exciting and brings generations together,” said Carol Svihl, HPAC’s adminis­ trative assistant. “Hark Up! will be a great event for the whole family.” Joe LaJoye, who heads HPAC’s programming and promotion, added,, "With hits from Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, ±is con­ cert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.” This concert is produced by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thomapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. — MM ! ! 7* I . * YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. . I'> .T' ' UMU'' *•. \' - 4 \ ’ *» • • a I ^rtcr ' If e •• * I 4 1 I I* I ! J I I ’ J f AJ I “ •. 11 f t f I • r J. 4 J 4 —. ' I ^5 r t ft '1! 4 ( h ?■ 'fit • ( ■Tfn T3 1 J u I lu < b ' I' ’ 771 •-tf i I * <l\r hJ <K T « I I i '’noi u » -S i f- 1* f .. I, 4l ?o« Wj ( I 4 II w» I * a « r ' 4* • A. h.., • ‘•01 .'A •f •• M f 4 w «« 1 ’I .V s '-4 il V. L 1 •’s'"; I '*1 1 5 'C I *tr -a|-j I '"-it / I t t » '* Jl V 1 ;l. t I *''^7 I. X 1% ni t' f X > 'f I ? t' T Hi' WP * X •t > . ' 4^0 i *. V K I Il »ll^ ( r H 1 to help continue working with the gym and kids and providing training I. ■ r I $7,000. Funds will go to the coaches ' 4 J Steve & Dawn Horton are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with an Open House on Sunday, March 2, at the Green Street First United Methodist Church, located at 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. Well-wishers are invited to stop by from l-3;30p.m. The couple was married on Feb. 16,1985 in Hastings. No gifts please, but cards are welcome. ■MM 1 1 '.Atli J I I Foundation by calling 269-945-0526. { I « 5^ one provided by the county. Overall, Welch said Barry County residents have been very understanding r I It I for their family, but they’ll also be Continued from Page 1 J /r .«! BURNED 4 I J;! Local officials were planning for a busy weekend, with weather forecasts calling for 8 inches or more of snow, as well as windy conditions. Happily, Mother Na­ ture seemed to ease off a bit. Barry County Sheriffs Office officials reportedj ust four veh icular accidents over the weekend, though Lt. Tim Stevens said that didn’t necessarily include calls into Central Dispatch regarding motorists who may have slid off the road due to poor weather or road conditions. “There was no large spike in our num­ bers,” Stevens said. Jake Welch, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, said the county agency called in road crews for the weekend after initial forecasts last Thurs­ day called for up to 10 inches of snow. That included conducting operations both Saturday and Sunday. “There was definitely blowing snow,” Welch said. “The wind has been gnarly the last couple of weeks. “(But) for what we’ve been getting on the weekends as of late... this was lighter than what we’ve been getting,” he added. “This weekend wasn’t ail what we were expecting. It wasn’t a ton (of snow).” Compared to some weather reports, Welch added that local residents may have experienced snowfall of just 2 to 3 inches, depending on what part of Barry County they call home. 4 A"' i I Staff Writer I i -I 4 However, despite having less than an­ ticipated snow fall and wanting to give BCRC drivers a day off, crews made at least one pass around county roadways Saturday and Sunday to make sure mo­ torists had a clear pathway. Additionally, crews worked to push back growing snow banks and drifts. Of course, such efforts have created calls into the BCRC office concerning damaged mailboxes. “We’vegotalonofcallsaboutmailboxes,” Welch said. “It’s been a tough year because we’ve had to push snow back.” He added that getting the snow off roads and adjacent areas sometimes is a balancing act, as BCRC crews work to get snow and debris offthe roadways and help residents have access to their mailboxes, while also trying to avoid them. According to Welch, mailboxes are supposed to be located at least 17 feet from the centerline of a road. And, if a driver hits a mailbox, he added the BCRC does have a policy for a resident to request re­ placement oftheir mailbox with a generic '.t- S' i V r I A I i f r L I ✓ II « ' r V f t ir> « •*4 4** s > > ANNOUNCEMENT r« r r < p Crews at the Hastings Performing Arts Center say they are preparing for an unforgettable evening of music and energy this weekend as Hark Up! plans to bring its big band sound to Hastings. The high-energy ensemble, known for its dynamic performances and multi-generational appeal, will take the stage for a celebration of music spanning the decades this Sat­ urday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the HPAC, 520 W. South Street in Hastings. Tickets can be purchased at hastings.ludus.com or by calling 269945-2492. The lobby and box office open at 6 p.m., and the audi torium doors open at 6:30 p.m. Founded in 1999 by Chris R. Hansen, Hark Up! began as a way to reimagine and share the story of Jesus’ birth through music. What started as a single Christmas show has since grown into a year-round musical ministry, performing over 70 events annually. From swing dances and community festivals to church -Z 4 I Dennis Mansfield 4 I 4 J’' chase high-quality, organic products may contact the Barry Community 4 fwft >' involved as a vendor, individuals .-' <rt) J UH For more information or to get .. ..ill* z will not only have the chance to pur­ ness owners and artisans. iWa * I Winter storm proves less impactful than expected t ■, *c supporting local farmers, small busi­ * f , t - Gb r i I ) I L of a lot of activity for families and really an outlet for a lot of kids. It’s sad to see it burned to the ground,” space and equipment until a new building and gear can be attained. I •it H: t I I I? * < > **i “Please be patient as we navigate Getty said. A GoFundMe for GIM titled “Keep GIM Coaches and Kids Together” was created on Saturday and has already raised more than this difficult time and look towards ' I 4 L O' ( ' • I' ji T. I i \ the future. Your support means everything to us,” wrote GIM repre­ sentatives. r 1 t^ I I r I I k I1 > b* s *• t “They’re so good at it.” ' k« I I i I I £ Ji * 'li*^ I ^ - -- V 5* ck.’k.V HiS>X *( �-I K- I :j . V* • a 4 li L s s' <• I 4 A S :3^:. Ih. 's. ( M"’ A h s b." ' vhciW' Local club continues to serve, grow after 100 years of service ft II i ■h ff V**' 1. I 1 s «I ’ 5 S’ A « ■ jft f - \ u t i I * t ft — *--- ** *1 3 More than 100 years after its first meeting, the Rotary Club of Hastings is still going strong, adding new members and continues to support both the local and international communities. Our club is at a record number of members because people see the good that Rotary does in Hastings and through­ out the world,” said Sheryl Lewis Blake, the current president of the Hastings Rotary Club. “We have a truly dynamic club that really lives the Rotary mission of service above self” Membership in the service organiza­ tion remains strong, with the Hastings chamber recently adding four new mem­ bers. That brought the club’s membership number up to 77 overall. Another recent change has been the addition of the club’s first youth board member, after Hastings High School senior and Interact Club member Lilyah Solmes was elected by her peers to join the board. The newest Hastings Rotary Club members are Pierce Cedar Creek Institute executive director Virginia Bolshakova (Environmental Science classification); Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Nicholas Damico (K-12 Schools), Io- 4. T - f f S V % > V S: * ;S" 46 B >a \ .. ’JSk" tl t tfr-r ■ mW 5L • > T I / n I ’ i *1 1 I I *’ J k W9k ? tt •n i 1 1 I I V i J —I—* J ' I A» t { f ' 'Urli'J wh A k K .Q j • *MsJ' I i > ■ T»b8 I 7 I 'd . k m I <h i > !V ? X ' ( 4 « » Ctfi har*i-' • I e. •«> I -1 l-.-fli ■ 1 - w ■'1 i ; VU’’ i^.. V I II J • ir. 4l/ ' 4 . ■f I % 4 I 1 I "'7- .'•'ll xs‘ 5 5 f r 1\ y Thursday, February 20, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER www.HasfingsBanner.coni -3 I Angela Chapin-Holt Virginia Bolshakova cal volunteer Angela Chapin-Holt (Development) and Duska Brumm, the program officer and director of lead­ ership for the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation (Leadership Training). Rotary International is ac­ tive in more than 220 coun­ tries with about 1.5 million members worldwide. Locally, the Hastings chap­ ter has worked on both local and international service projects, including bike hel­ met giveaways at the Very Barry Summer; operating the concession stand - along with the Hastings Kiwanis Club - at the Thomapple Plaza, installing water filters in the Dominican Republic; awarding scholarships and highway cleanup on M-37, as well as helping manage Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Barry County. Formore information about the local service club, visit online at hastingsrotary.com or search “Hastings Rotary Club” on Facebook. — DM Duska Brumm t •> V ss^. V i Rotary youth board member Lilyah Solmes, Hastings High School student Aiden Oliver and Rotary treasurer Dave Solmes share a laugh together during a Hastings Rotary Club board meeting early this month. Courtesy photos I I I k6 V I * u fl MI •S. ’" > iT S' st I J Building Brands i I I I I Si Build a great wardrobe to build your personal brand i ;''‘n-v... Oil' . ifaii '«1 ' i” A few months ago one of my team members walked into work wearing the most perfect fuchsia blazer. I was immediately obsessed and told her as much. Since we don’t always work in the same office I thought it would be OK if I bought the blazer myself, but after some digging I discov­ ered it was sold out in my size. Bummer, except that I’m an expert shopper and within 30 minutes had found a similar blazer from another retailer. While it didn’t have a belt like hers did, it did have a faint pinstripe. If you’re picturing the blazer, I bet you’re thinking “wow, that’s one loud blazer.” When I finally went to wear my fuchsia blazer earlier this week for a branding workshop 1 was presenting at, I had the same thought. My teammate pulled off the blazer so efFortlessly, could I do the same? I wasn’t positive, but the clock was ticking, so I went for it. I’m so glad I did because by noon that day I had received multiple compliments. Not just on the blazer, but my overall “vibe.” I have to admit, I was walking a little taller that day I T I f '*1 % I ’■‘ih't t.. J- ’’UI ■fl ' }3?.. i* ■ V' 4 J •w 'i ‘■■rKL' « * i ;iri<. : ' I 1 f I. X 98 b . I t lij... w •* •> *1 <» I i L i».>> ■Vfw. Q > I I .yi ' •» iinttu .. it I fw'z ** R * ■'ftCt '4 . ' ‘'li T'Ji « I |4 I 4 I - »'S i ■ ■* I i 1 u..-. UUb I • ■ w J • •!_ < « ri * r •W * I ..Ft ► I i'yi'jn.. **■ I. » T • I # i > K2 i. ;ai4 I I I I ‘■&fV d’ H 1 ' I'V* f 2*4 bfiG -iu.'T ■'.L I .. I ■I » kUV f I r I r i vuti^wM i *»• * I I I V/ rr! r^u I. ifiH r *♦ V ’ V L«iA«rU Ilk i I ■" ' J - * i J 4 50 312 • ••^ t J K I i i ? •»' V ! .sdi'/ ’T b > f .1 3** knowing what a ganizational leaders beautiful piece of present themselves clothing I was wear­ still matter in 2025? The answer is a re­ ing. After texting a sounding yes. Despite photo of my look relaxed post-pan­ to my teammate, demic standards, a thanking her for the leader’s presentation inspiration, I started EMILY remains a cornerstone thinking about how CASWELL of their influence and ecasweli our clothing plays authority. Leadership mihomepaper.com such a big role in not is more than actions, just our “vibe,” but words, or lessons also our personal brand. from seminars it encompassThat particular blazer is one es every facet of your presence, of many I have purchased in including your appearance. recent years as my career has Forming a strong executive im­ evolved, I’ve taken on more pression is as vital as ever.” responsibilities and began And that impression is made to lead new team members. quickly. From the article, Something about a blazer, “some studies, such as the one even when paired with jeans, appearing in Social Psycholog­ says “leader,” “professional,” ical and Personality Science, “pulled together.” suggest (a first impression) can It’s no secret that I love happen in as little as 33 to 100 clothes, and it’s no secret that milliseconds.” clothes and your style say a Knowing how important lot about your personal brand. your wardrobe is to your per­ That said, I know post-pan­ sonal brand, here are some tips demic dressing can be tricky. to build a great wardrobe so The experts at Forbes agree. you can build your brand: An article on the topic on Take note of what you forbes.com reads, “In a world like: Just as I made note of my that has embraced casual norms, teammate’s blazer, I make note does how CEOs and other or­ of pieces I love almost daily. >• I* Usually, it’s something I see someone wear in person, but I also rip out magazine pages, screen shot outfits I see online or hit pause if I see something of note on TV. This process takes time ultimately helping you create your personal style. Invest in your clothes (and a good tailor): While I love a good deal, a great wardrobe is an investment, so budget ac­ cordingly, always leaving room for the work of a tailor. An expensive jacket that doesn’t fit right will miss the mark on making the impression you want it to. From the forbes.com article, “As Zig Ziglar aptly said, ‘You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure. Clean out your closet: I like the one-in; one-out method, which ensures that when a new piece enters your closet, an old piece that no longer serves you exits. It’s easier said than done, but important. Also important is an organized closet. Whether by color or by style, I like a closet that makes is easy to find everything. Develop your own “uni­ form”: Leave the black turtle- neck and jeans to the late Steve Jobs, but create your own “uni­ form” so that getting dressed doesn’t take up too much time or energy. I have a few no-fail combinations I can reach for when 1 need to look great, but am lacking inspiration. I know not everyone has a passion for fashion, but I prom­ ise an update to your wardrobe will do a lot to boost your brand. Like the forbes.com ar­ ticle said, looking good means “You’re serious, prepared, and intentional.” It’s also good for your mental health. From the article, “ research published in the Journal of Business Research found that inten­ tional clothing choices shape individuals’ confidence levels, influencing how they present themselves and interact with the world.” What’s your best advice for building a professional ward­ robe? Email me at ecaswell@ mihomepaper.com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIE FT Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. Wr, i I IS i I r 1 'llh* r 7 4,. dnsi* AV *1 V A' ’ imI! New MSHDA program offers $25,000 in down payment assistance to first-gen homebuyers "J'-'-HO* ■ !*• I I VP^’ I <1^ LANSING The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSH­ DA) this week launched the First-Gener­ ation Down Payment Assistance program, a pilot initiative designed to help first-gen­ eration homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership. The program, supported with $8 million in state budget appropriations, provides eligible buyers with a $25,000 down payment assistance deferred loan to help cover upfront homebuying costs, including the down payment, closing costs, and prepaid expenses. “Homeownership is an important pathway to economic vitality and mo­ bility for our state and its residents, but too many first-time buyers face financial barriers that put it out of reach,” said Amy Hovey, CEO and executive director f ( jI * »*« IJrt Mj te*r' *1 << 1 k« ; I 11 ■-Vt> I k .«?>■ **'• ■ ,^xi J•. J t J' :'i *17 II i.tsH I I i 7*^ u3 I ✓ ' H’v’ iV i r r,' 3 i I XT 4 .I •I , f in IX I .. i I ■^1 I F» 4 f ■p ■. ’ • I / f .4it' .r iH <>2 Jr w » ii£: Ir t 4 6 / 4 .J J' I f ■ cr > t 1 I rl « 'fi' of MSHDA. “With rents soaring, this program offers families a foot in the door and much-needed stability by helping them secure a home with a fixed month­ ly cost. This financial boost will allow first-generation homebuyers to invest in their futures, strengthen their communi­ ties, and build generational wealth.” To qualify, applicants must meet cer­ tain requirements, including: All applicants must meet the definition of first-generation homebuyer, have no prior history of homeownership in the last three years and must use the property as their primary residence. Applicants must fall within the house­ hold income limits set by MSHDA. A minimum credit score of 640 is re­ quired. The target property sale price cannot h be more than $224,500. No parent of the borrowerfs) has owned a home in the last three years. The First-Generation DPA must be combined with a MI Home Loan (con­ ventional, FHA, or USDA). All borrowers must complete a faceto-face homebuyer education class offered by a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Applicants must meet all other pro­ gram eligibility requirements. First-Generation Down Payment Assistance was designed based on an assessment of MSHDA’s MI lOK DPA program, which revealed the need to increase opportunities for aspiring home­ buyers who don’t benefit from genera­ tional wealth. Available in all 83 Michigan counties, the pilot program is a key step in break­ ing down financial barriers and expand­ ing access to homeownership for more Michiganders. More information about the First-Gen­ eration Down Payment Assistance program can be found at michigan.gov/ FirstGenDPA. — MM t» » i n f Delton Rello^ Schools 1 Fl NOTICE OF VACANCY, BOARD OF EDUCATION Notice hereby is given to the electors of the Delton Kellogg Schools that a vacancy on the Board of Education of the school district exists due to the resignation of Ms. Samanatha Munsell, effective February 14,2025. r I I F I r Ai r’ r> I I s . * 4 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY It•1 1 » I SCHEDULE I 1 I r I > I 4 i ) I t •t .e' j/ -c€H < J ufF- 'rW)'’''l ,T ,- » I 4 . •■'- 3^' ■ I 11 36^ te P ,¥t I I <« k «^p Thursday, Feb. 20 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “Funny Sto­ ry" by Emily Henry, 1 p.m.; Movie, Memories and Milestones wzatches a 1940 film starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 - Rockin’ Tots: Music & Movement, 10:30 a.m.; No Knead Bread Making: Focaccia, 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; STEAM at the Li­ brary, 4 p.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life 4 ►1 r* R jrss^\,js^ H. I -.i^' J I >0^ f . I ief a' ‘ ' --er' 0» .1 6 . ? r' I* *- » (A ■r r pi ,.^r/ x. ix I I . 1 fp’ 5 X'' ( t , -r rr jf* 4'.^ • ar. --TP r 0"“ 1 f / .1 ¥ c t $ * r .hi I u; 'L -> a •: Ffk .-t k r I J 'z’ I 1 i is •F ■ i 4‘ ►' / /' - ( <U3 » 4 i r I > 2 t I t j' .* T-" I • . I I 6 thT;.’ i « ♦ ♦ ') Stories - Another Side of Education for Everyone, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong. 2 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m.; Speed Friending: Adult Edition (registration required), 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio. 11:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; Cooking Clean: Navigating Allergies and Sensitivities in the Kitchen, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Notice is further given that any elector of the Delton Kellogg Schools may apply to the Board of Education for consideration to fill the vacancy on the Board through December 31,2026. The next regular election of the Board will be on November 8, 2026, at that time, the Board seat will be posted for regular election procedures. Interested electors are requested to send a letter of application, stating reasons for their interest, qualifications for Board service which they believe they hold, relevant public service, and a history of elected office, public appointments, and/or service on other elected or appointed boards, public or private to: Mr. Jon Osborne, President Delton Kellogg Schools Board of Education 327 North Grove Street Delton, MI 49046 The Board will accept letters of application until 4:00 p.m. on March 3,2025, Via United States Postal Service or personal delivery to the Delton Kellogg Schools Administration Office in the Delton Kellogg Elementary School. The Board then will contact eligible applicants to schedule interviews which will be conducted in open session, and then they will choose a candidate to fill the vacancy by majority vote. f Persons with questions about this matter may contact the Administration Office at (269) 623-1501. �6 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner cam .1 OBITUARIES * * ^«R VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I f ( Heidi Kristen Mausolf Jenkins Heidi Kristen Mausolf Jenkins, aged 37, passed away on February 15, 2025. Born on September 19,1987, Heidi’s vibrant spirit and boundless energy became a source of strength and joy for all who knew her. She is survived by her devoted husband, Shawn Jenkins; her cherished children, Ryder, River, Echo, and Jameson; her beloved stepchildren. Trinity, Taryn, BraeLynn, and Landen; her loving mother, Peggy Suszek; her caring siblings, Kevin (Caitlin) Davis, April Mausolf, Kenny Mausolf Jr., and Zachary (Amanda) Mausolf; her adored grandmother, Marlene Cadarette. as well as her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Mausolf Sr., and her grandparents, Kenneth A. Mausolf and Ernestine Mausolf. Heidi embraced her role as a stay-at-home mom with unparalleled passion. Her children and stepchildren were the center of her universe, and she loved each one as her own. The bond she shared with them was unmistakable, as she infused their lives with laughter, adventure, and unconditional love. Heidi’s strength was a constant beacon, guiding her family through life's many ups and downs with unwavering resolve. Her interests were as diverse as they were dynamic. Heidi reveled in the thrill of concert mosh pits, the tranquility of the great outdoors, and the challenges of mechanical work. She could often be found fixing her home's furnace or tinkering with vehicles, her energy never ceasing to amaze those around her. At her core, Heidi remained a kid at heart, delighting in toys such as PlayStation and Legos, often buying them under the guise of gifts for her children, only to joyfully assemble them herself. Heidi's adventurous spirit was matched only by her selflessness. She was always the first to lend a hand, care for others, and offer a shoulder to lean on. Her nightly Judy Ann Keller phone calls with her sister and best friend, April, were a testament to the closeness of her family ties. Despite her many responsibilities, Heidi never lost her sense of self or her zest for life, always standing out as the exuberant center of attention. Those w(ho had the pleasure of kn^ng Heidi will remember her as spirited, funny, and selfless. She was never afraid to be herself, and her legacy will be carried on in the hearts of those she touched. Heidi’s life was a beautiful mosaic of love, laughter, and adventure, and she will be deeply missed by all. A Celebration of Life service is being planned for a later date. Please visit vww. williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Heidi's family. I ✓ I I It fff 1 KI I I ’•'f . « .A • ; J in / ’ Ib T* L ’’ 4 I J . T • > b ». I ' . s MA• 4 I ♦ .Wl: • Iqb oZ ♦I > * * ) b I “I •! •l • ► * V • > . V *1 \ i * BTH ! .y,I ' J •1^' I feto; A . c-iB « « * 51: i£ VL ! Zl-? > ' r h I i I BP- .ihitTair. z 6 b I, 'I > r I f " ■■ iV t I F Robert Lee ‘Bob’ Klinge I Judy Keller, 86, of Appleton, 3 She loved spending time Wl and formally of Waukesha, with her five children, eight 7 grandchildren, fourteen great Wl, passed away peacefully s grandchildren, and two great­ surrounded by family and kJ friends on Thursday, February great grandchildren. When it 13,2025. was not possible to be with Judy was born on January them, she always made regular 7,1939, to Helen Munjoy and time to talk on the phone. Richard Kenfield, in Grand Though separated by distance, »»• t Rapids, Ml. Judy was best she remained very, close to her known for her big heart and sister Helen-Jean by sharing life sassy sense of humor. Never one to mince and laughter together. words, she was feisty and playfully brazen. Judy is survived by her children Scott She was always willing to laugh with you and Kimberly Keller of Naples ID, Ann even at her own expense, but she was also Keller of Waukesha, Wl, Geoffery and always willing to share in your tears. Charlie Keller of Bigelow, MN, Kevin Keller Judy loved to wear hats with hat pins, of Denver, CO, Michael and Michelle Keller and she had a collection to choose from of Kaukauna, Wl, sisters Helen Hausechild on any given day. She was a passionate of Hastings, Ml, Jane Jordan of Grand Brewers and Packers fan, and football Rapids, Ml, and brother Mike Kenfield of Sundays were never quiet. She was Lansing, Ml. She was preceded in death especially fond of board games, dice by her parents Helen and Richard, her games, and card games. Her competitive siblings Jack Kenfield, Robert Munjoy Jr., spirit and sense of humor meant she Patricia Melton, and Donald Kenfield, and would sooner flip the board than to her best friend Jazz. actually lose. And if she was winning at There will be no memorial service. It is cards, which she often did, she loved to requested in lieu of flowers that donations tease with a shriek of malevolent laughter. are made to the American Cancer Society Above all else, Judy loved her family. for cancer research and care. w > A .1^ r Worship Togeth er 4 J V « t ft J* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ”We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. RO. Box 8, 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., RO. Box COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Website: Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor; Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Peter Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 49046. Pastor Roger Pastor Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneltoob&Eqaipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 time he spent with them, and his enjoyment of sharing meals with friends at Thornapple Kitchen was always a delight. 1 He leaves behind a loving family, including his siblings Joyce Colborn, Clarence (Mary) Klinge Jr., Larry (Mary) Klinge, Ron (Carolyn) Klinge, Cindy Klinge, and Kris (Dan) Reeves, along with many adored nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jessie “Jackie" (Dykstra) Klinge Sr. Bob’s family will receive friends on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 5:007:00 PM at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to DAV (Disabled American Veterans). Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Bob’s family. J I 1 I% James “Jim" Edwin Frederick, 82, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan. He was born on December 29,1942, in Plainwell, Michigan, the son of Arthur and Virginia (Lloyd) Frederick. Jim graduated from Allegan High School in 1961 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from Michigan State University in 1965. In 1985, he received a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma. Jim loved God, his family, and his country. He married the love of his life, Linda Lee (Arndt), on September 11,1965. Together, they raised three children: Melissa (Sehbaz) Sabri, James Arthur (Lorinda) Frederick, and Amanda (Michael) Frechette. Jim lived a life marked by dedication and service. He proudly served in the US Air Force for almost 28 years, achieving the rank of Colonel before retiring in 1993. As an engineering officer. Colonel Frederick served in the 820th Civil Engineering Squadron (Red HORSE) at DaNang Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam; Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire; Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota; Kadena Air Base in Japan; multiple tours at Headquarters Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska; Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul Korea; KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan where he served as the base civil engineer and commander of the 410th Civil Engineering Squadron; Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota where he served as the base civil engineer and commander of the 812th Civil Engineering Squadron; and March Air Force Base in California where he again served as base civil engineer and commander of the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron; and Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul Korea supporting the Republic of Korea / United States Combined Forces Command where he served as the lead American engineer. His decorations and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with valor device and two oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars, the Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Longevity Service Award with five oak leaf clusters, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with bronze star, the Air Force Training Ribbon, the ROK Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. < ' ;;1 . Ik X 1 *!• '1 J •4* A I » * V' J r-S < >- t . <1^ •; • I 1 I * I b t r <1 I I J S I A I I I 1 I JJ 1 /Lr $ 4 b t V * After retiring from the US Air £ Force, Jim served as Director of Buildings and Grounds and interim Vice President for Administrative Services at Sauk kTb. Valley Community College in Dixon, Illinois, for 10 years before retiring again in 2004. F Upon retirement, Jim and Linda moved to Hastings, Michigan, and joined Hope United Methodist Church, where he held several positions, including Interim Chairman of the Board, Lay Leader, and choir member. During his retirement, Jim found joy in golfing and fishing. A dedicated golfer, Jim participated in multiple leagues until this past summer. His unwavering passion for golf led him to seek medical advice when the sport suddenly became challenging. This visit resulted in an early diagnosis of glioblastoma brain cancer in 2023. Jim proudly represented Pease Air Force Base in two Strategic Air Command championship tournaments. Additionally, he triumphed at the Spring Open at Grand Forks Air Force Base and competed for the Okinawa Team at the Fil-Am Invitational held at the Baguio Country Club in the Philippines. Jim’s family was his pride and joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He remarked just before his death that his grandchildren are “awesome.” Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Lee, and their children Melissa (Sehbaz) Sabri, James (Lorinda) Frederick, and Amanda (Michael) Frechette; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren - Hannah (Daniel) Collins and their child Emmett, Elizabeth (Jimmy) Heystek, Caleb (Laura) Sabri and their children Hosea, Zipporah, and Shiloh, Sarah (Nate) Hoekman and their child Charlotte, Megan (Michael) Mortensen, Virginia Kate Frederick, James Brian Frederick, Lindsey Frechette, Gabriel Frechette, and Abigail Frechette; and his sister Linda Kay Frederick. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Frederick and Virginia (Lloyd) Frederick-May; his brother Brian Frederick; and his sister Marcia Frederick. Jim leaves behind a legacy of love and service. He is deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him and serving God and country with him. A celebration of Jim’s life is being held at 11:00 AM on February 22,2025, at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, please take a child golfing or fishing! The family will receive visitors from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Services are provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences, visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. •s I •a I I r I I \ 1 A 1J I 4. 1 .b* / -* I I t J I I I I. > 4 k » 4» -• f '‘r 1. J r f I • Xj'J" I I J .I ) • I I ' ♦ I t I -Tlx «. < * r '1 •«. r 4 I V Pt * - A T' » «I . j I 1 I b '. Td'< 1. */• 1 ■•-5; V ■ r u I 4 LT.f 1 1 •» s I I , I J L I ! 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Born on July 11,1947, in Grand Rapids, Ml, 4 Bob was the son of Clarence and Jessie “Jackie” (Dykstra) Klinge Sr. A 1965 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, Bob proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam with the 18th Engineer Brigade. He was the dedicated owner of Bob’s Engine Hospital for over 30 years, where his hard work and commitment to service built a legacy that will long be remembered by his colleagues and customers alike. Bob’s life was filled with the joy of simple pleasures. He found happiness in camping with his beloved wife Linda, who preceded him in death in 2018. His love for family was evident through the t . :r .i" Vt 1 N t « 1,11 * k?' aonatobnoo eni �J A. & yv J. aj *1 < > !L I 1k. % J t e— k 1 [5 I 1 1 i i § J I t 7 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com i U J. ft Il E .... - — 1 A' < TURNING .'*7 <-•' ft ♦ • p. • ?xr 4 -A I iL s A 1 * 1 t BACK THE PAGES 'k ./r I I 3 \\ « >• A <-.1IK A i In My Time’ Part III .‘1 •J 8 I * > s OJ % *> t w* * ^.aw-r ■ ..I. 4‘W^" ' * 9 ir 'Ll'* BANNER JULY 27,1995 s ♦5 K nTk’MKru JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT f V 4 \» The following is a continuation of Robert Faulkner’s account of the early life of ±e Ellis Faulkner family. “1 have mentioned that Dad played baseball. He was also a very hard-working businessman. Our living came from the drugstore, so the drugstore came first. He would open the store at 7:30 (a.m.) and close it at 9 or 10 in the evening, later on Saturday nights. The store was open until 6 p.m. on Sundays in summer and part of the day in the winter. The Fourth of July was our busiest day of the year. “Delton was a resort area and the resorters, as well as the townspeople and farmers, came in on the Fourth for the parade, the foot races and other entertainment and for the baseball game. Ten minutes before game time, with a store full of people. Dad would pick up his bat and walk over to the ballpark. On the Fourth of July, baseball came first. “Sometimes Dad would bring a traveling man home wi± him and over dinner we would hear about life in the cities and discussions of politics, as well as the latest jokes, cleaned up. I’m sure, for our benefit. The traveling men came into Delton on the C.K.&S. Railroad wi± their trunks and display cases. Sometimes, Paul would drive them to Prairieville or Hickory Comers, where ±ey called on the general stores. “Soon after I entered the fifth grade in the fall of 1919, Mr. Webster Hastings, who taught the big room, sent word he wanted to see me in the entryway. This was the place we left our coats and overshoes, and I couldn’t imagine why he wanted to see me, nor did he shine any light by his questions. How did I feel? Did I have headaches? What caused the scar on my fore­ head? Et cetera. I explained that when I was in ±e first grade, I had come in from recess and my wet shoes had slipped and I fell on the metal frame of ±e last seat in the row. He listened, but asked no more ques­ tions and sent me back to my room. “Later that day, my teacher came to me and said that Mr. Hastings didn’t have any sixth graders so she had agreed to promote a few of her fifth graders to the sixth grade, and tomorrow 1 was to go to school in the big room. So at 9 years of age, quite by accident, I was in ±e sixth grade. “The desks in the big room were about the same as in the little room. There was a groove at the top for pencils, the inkwell on the upper right, and room for papers and books under the desktop. The desk was attached to part of ±e back of the seat in front. “When the rest of the family moved to Middleville in early October, I was left behind with my grandmother and Aunt Bessie so that I could become firmly in the sixth grade and not have to go back to the fil^ grade when I changed schools. “If I have made the simple life in Delton sound idyl­ lic, in the strict sense of the word, it was. However, if you wish, you could have lived in those ‘good old days’ it is because you never experienced ±em. “Summers were a time of fear of polio. Mothers gave a sigh of relief when summer was over and their children had escaped this dreadful disease. But winters were no better. Every winter, ±ere were epidemics of measles, whooping cough, diphteria, chicken pox, mumps, scarlet fever and flu. Red quarantine signs would go up on the houses of the sick and only per­ sons who had recovered from the disease and were therefore immune could go in or out. Most everyone was vaccinated against smallpox, but there were then no vaccines for these other diseases. “In summer, flies were everywhere. They bred in ±e horse manure in the dirt streets. They bred in ±e chicken pens and in the dung piles by the bam and, of course, in the outhouses. The flies were battled with poison, traps and fly swatters, but they were still everywhere by the hundreds of thousands. “In the winter, a fresh, white, new-fallen snow was soon covered by soot from the coal furnaces and stoves in the houses and stores. MIDDLEVILLE There’s yon village,’ Mr. Erb shouted over ±e noise of the c^r. He pointed toward a white water tower with ‘Globe Knitting Mill’ printed on the side. I could also see the red top of French’s flour mill. It was Thanksgiving Day 1919. “Mr. and Mrs. Erb had kindly offered to drive me to Middleville to rejoin my family. Their son, Llewelyn, who was Earl’s age, rode in ±e back seat with me. “Middleville had a population of about 800 at that time, but I was awed by its size and its modem conve­ niences. For the first time, we had electric lights and running water. An electric pump forced the water from our well into the house. Only when we had visited Uncle Will and Aunt Clara Toot in Grand Rapids had I previously experienced such luxury. “Other surprises were in store for me. Instead of a two-room white frame school building heated by wood stoves in each room, the Middleville school was a steam-heated, three-story brick building with two rooms to a floor with toilets on each floor. Our Delton school had an outhouse and no running water. “The first floor of the Middleville school housed the first four grades, two grades to a room. The second floor had ±e fifth and sixth grades in one room and the seventh and eighth in ±e other. 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Mw * e k West Main Street in Middleville. before school started and the last bell for one minute. If you were not in your seat when the bell quit ringing, you were marked tardy. “The bell rope dropped from the bell tower to the first floor. The janitor stood in the entry hall and pulled on the rope. If a student was running up the steps a little late, the janitor sometimes would ring the bell an extra half minute so the student could make it to his seat and not be counted tardy. The janitor was very popular with the students. The 1920s was a decade of growth, an exciting decade of change. “At the beginning of the First World War, the U.S. was a third-rate power. The British Empire ruled the , seas and London was the world’s financial center as well as the center of the greatest empire the world has ever known. Englishmen proudly proclaimed ‘the sun never sets on the British Empire.' “Paris was ±e center of culture and fashion. “Germany led the world in sciences, especially in chemistry and engineering. Most of our .chemicals were imported from Germany. No fast dyes were made in this country and when war broke out, our clothes were made with dyes that ran when washed. Even aspirin was a monopoly of a Gernian company, Bayer. Our dolls were imported from Europe before the war. The American substitutes that followed were homely little girls whose pink cheeks would not stand water. “Even the airplane, invented in the U.S., had a higher state of development in France. “The U.S. clearly led in the production of automobiles and steel and rubber factories grew to supply this industry’s needs. Electric streetcars provided transportation in all cities of any size and electric pas­ senger trains called Tntemrbans’ gave travelers quick, comfortable service between cities. The smart investor had got his money to Interurban stock, only to see the automobile drive many electric trains into bankruptcy in a few years. “But in the early 1920s, the Interurban was very much a part of American life. The speed and quiet of the trains, combined with poorly protected grade cross­ ings, resulted in many tragic accidents. The third rail from which the trains drew their power was a constant hazard to the people who lived near the tracks in the countiyside. “In 1920 there were still no paved roads outside the cities. Villages like Middleville had no hard surface streets. “The first radio station, KDKA of Pittsburgh, went on the air in 1920 and the age of commercial radio began. “Automobiles were improving, but none were enclosed. When it rained, you stopped and put up side curtains. Likely as not, you got soaking wet and the rain would stop as soon as the isinglass curtains were buttoned in place. Although most cars now had electric starters, they were not very dependable and a crank still hung from the front of tire car. “In 1920, change was in the air. Like a sleeping giant, the U.S. began to stir and flex its muscle. Just as after every war, old social values and traditions crum­ bled and fell away. The automobile gave young people a freedom unknown by any previous generations. They took full advantage of this personal transportation to visit the cities and see the latest shows or to attend college while living at home. They also used ±e auto­ mobile for love and romance. With the new physical freedom came freedom from the old social mores. Girls, much to the horror of their mothers, bobbed their hair and wore knee-length skirts. Many high school boys and girls began to smoke ciga­ rettes. Some visited bootleggers to get beer or whiskey, for this was the age of Prohibition. “Women had gained the right to vote and with it a new sense of freedom. Working women became more common and women entered into athletics, joined walking clubs, and girls’ basketball teams were orga­ nized in high schools. “In Middleville, the girls played the preliminary game followed by the boys’ team. The boys wore shorts but the girls wore baggy black bloomers and long black stockings. The girls’ team had six players: two forwards, a running and a jumping center and two guards. The court had three zones, two girls to a zone and no girl could cross out of her zone. “In the boys’ game, there were five players. The game was much different than it is today. After each score, the ball was brought back to the center and tossed up between the opposing centers and all plays were run from center. The game was slower and the scores much lower than nowadays. A typical final score might be 18-14. An unusually high school would be referred to as sounding like a football score. “I don't believe there has been a decade in the histo­ ry of our country in which there were so many famous contemporaries. It was the age of the individual, the age of the entrepreneur. Among the great and near great living in the 1920s were Albert Einstein; Thomas Edison; Orvile Wright; John D. Rockefeller; Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone; Luther Burbank, ±e plant wizard; Nikola Tesla, electrical wizard and pioneer of alternating current; Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy; Lee deforest, the inventor of the three-ele­ ment vacuum tube that made radio practical; William Jennings Bryan, the silver-tongued orator and politi­ cian who prosecuted Scopes for teaching evolution. “Scopes was defended by Clarence Darrow. This was the first trial to be broadcast. 1 listened to it on our radio. This must have been about 1924 or 1925 (July 10-21, 1925). Other well-known people of the '20s included Charles Lindbergh, Commander Byrd, Billy .Mitchell, Ronald Amundsiin (famous Norwegian explorer of the Poles) and Douglas MacArthur.” To be continued... kb *.' u .” « '••TifJ PT^ < > I V . S 4 d. «>* 5; v*:*I. s ■ 1 •<. - Fi • ?? 4 >< t r V •••I*z • 4 r • -j ■ ^■- ?.< e 4 _ , S* I; $.« • «*A •l 11 A** * ll k 1 I. «UWW|—’ _WIT I s I . ? A* • < J A » I* v.u I S. VW .4^ J 1, * d I - *▼- ■ A'.'r m'!’ ♦< Vl .•' 4 East Main Street in Middleville. ♦< r <* I V J A 1 I �1t t i Thursday, February 20, 2025 TO ALL CREDITORS The Grantor, James R. Brownell (date of birth 07/19/1935). who lived at 6961 Shoreline Drive. Delton, Ml 49046, died on 07/31/2024. There is no personal representative of the Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the James R. Brownell Family Trust, dated April 18.2016, will be forever banned unless presented to Trustee Janice L. Smith, within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: February 11.2025 ATTORNEY: Kristie A. Teague (P85631) Teeples and Teague Law, PLLC 230 E. Fulton St. - Ste J Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 776-7200 TRUSTEE: Janice L. Smith 10978 Kingsbury Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2296 THE HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30016-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Ralph Frederick Stocker. Date of birth: 4-30-1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ralph Frederick Stocker, died 5-22-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marc Stocker, 10835 Griffeth Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/13/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Marc Stocker 10835 Griffeth Drive Middleville, Ml 49333 616-706-5543 TOWNSHIP OF HOPE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 5463 M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4,2025,11:30 am Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10,2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,3:00 pm to 9:00 pm www.HastingsBanner.coni I ff SYNOPSIS Hastings Chaiier Township Regular Meeting February 10,2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30017-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court address: 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; (269) 945-1390 Estate of James E. Brown. 11. Date of birth; April 5, 1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, James E. Brown, II, died January 5, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donna L. Brown, Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved consent agenda items County Commissioner report Report from BCMH Representative Discussed remodeling Twp office Board of Review Resolution Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:17 pm r APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural 47.78% 1.0465 Commercial 45.18% 1.1067 Industrial 49.22% 1.0158 Residential 43.81% 1.1413 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Doug Peck, Supervisor Hope Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Hope Township . / I > p I 4 > 1 rjf t J' J A r 41 • * z !*<■ jC , r I 1 •I j /r 1 r r J r ft' z' 1< f »• r Hi*'' J. * *»■ ■ ■ . f ■ jr' personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal . 1:1' A I ! > 9 t • 'f,.r,4 '9'iV'V ■ V representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 'J, 4 , ! r I i t Date: 2/10/2025 \ Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, RO. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Respectfully submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor f J - t* I J I * I •• I I Donna L. Brown 810 Indian Hills Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 I 1 I Xi TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW ) $ » » t *> J 4 r, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 10115 S. Noms Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials; / t c I i 1 * » •) 1 'J Thesday, March 4,2025,10:00 am Organizational Meeting Monday. March 10,2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday, March 11,2025,9:00 am to noon and 1 ;00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. < I i ct I And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. I ^1 APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural 44.95% 1.1123 Commercial 50.05% 0.9990 Industrial 40.11% 1.2466 Residential 44.16% 1.1322 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. / ft I k —? Br «>> « .J •w I « . r: «i —r P' * al. f t ' i 4 5^ T« AI L- “ 1 I 1 k J M 4 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township *• .. Hope Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Hope Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hope Township Clerk 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-648-2464 Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. 1 American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. - 1 e < I 4 . I * t '’^'L I, 1! •? Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd. • Delton, MI 49046 , •• % • I k* 269-623-2726 ’ ft* I I r «N «H * TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hv/y, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessment or taxable values, pov­ erty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 5:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Thursday, March 13, 2025,1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED, but not required; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Property Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for 45.32% 43.25% 50.09% 45.45% 50.00% ail classes is expected of Review 1.10327 1.15607 0.99820 1.10011 1.00000 after completion of the Board Barb Earl, Johnstown Township Supervisor - for appointments: 269-721-8443 Michele Story, Johnstown Township Assessor Johnstown Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origins, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Johnstown Township. Individ­ uals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Johnstown Township by writing or calling. Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. M37 Hwy. Battle Creek Ml 49017 269-721-9709 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ■X : I f ^*> .1 4 T^'. I ■ I..'' I •• II I I I I'WliWi' TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on March 13, 2025, commencing at 7:00p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml. 49046 within I ’ I 1 the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the I Zoning Ordinance for the Township. I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, mem-1 bers of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission’s consider-1 ation by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to I the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson® I pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning I Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing I include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner James and Julie Walen, 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml, 49046 for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow the construction of an addition to existing nonconforming single-family dwelling, pursuant to section 6.16 “Nonconforming Buildings/Structures” of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is local-1 ed at 11312 Sunfish Dr, Delton, Ml, 49046. Parcel #08-12-012-005-09 and is currently zoned I R-1 Single Family, Low Density Residential. I 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. I All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an I electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individualswith disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. ► I f ‘a.A5-;.:/4-j2s 1 k * '* I’ ' < iQiir ( f . I I 1; I I 52E I I T I . I •JJ.! I i • -A eij 1 1 * ( fj I m. I « •*»w F r* • I t I F 4 I I I I .1 I p* I 4 I .Jb - irf b' I c i4 It. IT, f 1 . I » ft u X I 'X 1. f s isa !• k ‘ X • w ft r- f w ■ .• t ** I f I <> -s 1* iJ I I Ih X * 4 .. .“•" /t I * S I tjt • r jl yr- r I I •..•k k. * k■ ' J* H' ■ k j I•' > By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 r • I . h I ■ . F* r i r ft>1 4' = a. 1 ' k • •l I. .. ij • • •^e« 5 3® L •■ft.’’ I ••■...• li- Ii f. X > •. * t ri , A I 1 T ’ •ft: ■ I, d, I — w A r 1 I b . . I I" ■ 1 . M J I -f ■; M f, 4 if 7 u I 1 I I I I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION I I : k ".'lx’-. v Public Notice City of Hastings ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ♦ . '-x ; 1 b 5 ( ri ’< ft ;h 1. Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 11th, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 12th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Meetings are by Appointment, to schedule, contact: City Hall @ ph. 26Q-945-9350 The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2025 assessments. By City Resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10th, 2025 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2025 are as follows: MARCH APRIL 11 8 2025 PUBLIC HEARING /»< 'GZ 2025 JUNE 10 2025 I ,4 AUGUST 8 12 Commercial.......... Residential........... Industrial.............. Agricultural........... Personal Property 44.36... 47.13.... 43.60... 45.47... 50.00... Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice ( « s » j; 2025 OCTOBER 14 2025 NOVEMBER DECEMBER 11 9 13 2026 FEBRUARY 10 2026 2026 PUBLIC HEARING @6:30 p.m. MARCH 10 " - f. “i:; K f * 9 t «, •“•l • f -’k ti X. 1 , -1 •? r b«> s I » > *..*! V ’Ata//'’ I I •• ■ -I’A 4 b ’Tk ’ V 1 I 5 Z 4 al S: »V '"Ik . ftt i > p 1 i %« A * VI £■ I I I } »• » * lb K* 4 * V t » * ■ I t t - 2,V' € if^'t -I • sMji. t H township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon seven days notice to the clerk. >< * I L-e* V t . t I ? I > nI K ft; V 11300 S. M-43 HWY (TOWNSHIP OFFICE) J I RO. Box 705 DELTON, Ml 49046 EMAIL: barrytownship@mei.net disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale - City Manager, ph. 269-945-9350 Website: barrytownshipmi.com 1 i - '■?. •<» 5 L • I I .■,‘ ft r I h it V I '« <. .. * 1 6' .1 • 'X ’^ib % / H 1 Si.r * Ik ■If ■< ** 1 iM ' A I k t- « I H PH 269-623-5171 OR FAX 269-623-8171 The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with <9 L"r ^ ' nvv 1 155 E. ORCHARD STREET (MEETING HALL) f *. • • -9: ;• /IB «l for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any v\ L\ » s “h "«. J I » A* > 'v. e ■ I 1 ) •I 4 ’H I r« * < ft ? >v I* I r. •s . i! u. ' >ftft hl I. x“ ^h. r 1. •>jf’ .‘A ft I Mi ..*■ ' .a o r a r >/5 fr *- S "X* s < 7 i K-‘ I. > * '4"- -ife..--- Ik h I 6- A > •I >• • •*.' < k I *' 4. ( •V All meetings are held at the Barry Township Meeting Hall at 7:00 p.m. unless noted other­ -.! s. * b «• 2025 •s "a -S " ’ 1 t S’*. 2025 JANUARY r 4 ■•‘J rI 6:30 p.m. 2025 9 ' * . wf’ ’ • I Mi * .•_< •t 1 • I " > 2025 SEPTEMBER / >4 *E! ' JULY “i* «1««• i’' I <s 1 * I A> J 2025 13 ’1 .A wise. Barry Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers 1.1271 1.0608 1.1467 1.0996 1.0000 K.S I k MAY «5 4 h V k .■» .1 « Organizational Meeting: March 4th, 1:00 pm ' I • Ji# 1 > .' f I Iw Barry Township Meeting Hall 155 E. Orchard St. Delton, Ml 49046 The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2025 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dates: J I » •-x irrr I 7:00 P.M. SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH *** unless noted -I ’l A 74 J r •s 7'- I ’■p BARRY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING DATES 2025 Board of Review Meeting Schedule - ------------- •■■^ — s « ■ ' . *c1 I * K i s ♦ I k. * -«*'> 5.»’* * . V Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Barry Township Clerk t • ■ 'A -ft/* I - ' * . I * 4 4 k ♦ ♦ tt. « » ^1 * < f I •« V > h ■ % A �’ * *4 X JI VU 1 A I A’»z 4 « r * *4* NOTICE 4 -h X k.‘T' *» * t x', ► I ’ -x ' , t i'ta •b, Tt. *^K »? V. s ) « w r u K T Ok 1 ■‘I &► * « Notice is given urxfer section 3212 of the member on active duty, if your penod of active duty revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have MCL 600,3212. that the foltowirtg mortgage MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage been ordered to active duly, please contact trie will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged attorney tor the party torecfosng the mortgage at premises, or some part of them, al a public premises, or some part of them, at a public premises, or some part of them, at a public the telephone number stated m this notice. auction sale to the highest bidder for cash auction sale to the highest bidder for cash auction sale to the highest bidder for cash Notice of torectosure by advertisement Notice is or cashier’s check at the place of hokfing or cashier's check at the place of hoWtng or cashier's check at the place of holding yven under section 3212 of the revised judtoaiure the circuit court in Barry County, starting the circuit court in Barry County, starting the circuit court in Barry County, starting act of 1961,1961 W 236. MCL 600.3212, that the promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13.2025. The promplfy at 1 :OO PM, on March 13.2025. The promptly at 1 ;00 PM. on March 20,2025. The tolowing mortgage wi be toredosed by a sale of amount due on the mortgage may be greater amount due on the rTx>rtgage may be greater amount due on the mortgage may be greater the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid on the day of the sale. Placing the highest on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at a public auction sale to (he highest bktoer tor at the sale does not automatically entitle bid at the sale does not automatically entitle cash or casfieTs check at the place of holding the purchaser to free and dear ownership the purchaser to free and dear ownership the purchaser to free and clear ownership the circuft court in Barry County, starting promptly of the property. A potential purchaser is of the property. A potential purchaser is of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county regeter of deeds H ♦ iS * 11 r t » 9 I ■ '■'fl k' ’ *<. > 4^.* I ■jh -0 * I I -‘4v; t ■4‘-- * 1 M I^tv irv. •• s I ■« '>'C . i "“t s; ' ‘. *- I ' u 4 X * t » LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): I ^<18, >♦ * •^4 >■ M ,.. « ■H'f W-> ” V i'k.Ri» f Mj .rj't * •♦mt & • * r *x < Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30. LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: on January 29. 2025, in Instrument Number 2025- $13,470.37 90/100 I 4 1,. * I nev K-’ f ‘ is:« ' 1 r * I f# <« • ib mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage, Inc. dba Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry described Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to County, Michigan, and described as; Lot South of the Northwest corner of Section be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve (12) Subdivision 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and according thereof of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). being in the plat Northwest one- 4 ♦ fT i I 4 Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); New American Funding. LLC FKA Broker Solution IrK. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage; August 24, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 6. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry Michigan, County, and described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19. Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. 1238.40 Michigan. Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48^9-9323 will be 6 month from the date of such sale, 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 1 in which case the redemption period will be line of said Section: thence year from the date of such sale, unless 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 determined abandoned in accordance with days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, MCL 600.3241a. whichever is later; or unless extinguished The redemption period shall be known as 215 S Main St, feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feel: thence South North 1470 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Supervisor Chase's Addition No. 2 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature referenced property is sold at a foreclosure County. Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. months from the date of such sale, unless ding to the recorded plat thereof, filed in a Liber 3, Page 2, records of Barry County, State of the borrower will be held responsible to under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be determined the person who buys the property at the held responsible to the person who buys with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real Michigan. mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage the property at the mortgage foreclosure property is used for agricultural purposes as 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings. Michigan 49058 holder for damaging the property during the sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging defined by MCL 600.3240(16). The redemption period shall be 6 months from redemption period. the property during the redemption period. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333-9742 The period redemption abandoned in 6 be shall accordance the date of sudi sate, unless determined abandoned Attention homeowner: If you are a military Attention homeowner: If you are a military under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which service member on active duty, if your period service member on active duty, if your period Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 case the redemption period shall be 30 days from of active duty has concluded less than 90 of active duty has concluded less than 90 the borrower will be held responsible to the date of such sale. days ago, or if you have been ordered to days ago, or if you have been ordered to the person who buys the property at the If the property is sold at foredosure sale. active duty, please contact the attorney for active attorney mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage pursuant to MCL 600.3276, the borrower will be held the party foreclosing the mortgage at the for the party foreclosing the mortgage at holder for damaging the property during the responsible to trie person wrio buys the property at telephone number stated in this notice. the telephone number stated in this notice. redemption period. This notice is from a debt collector. duty, please contact the Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. Attention homeowner: If you are a military holder for damage to the property during the Date of notice: February 13, 2025 LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ service member on active duty, if your period redemption period. Trott Law, PC. Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. of active duty has concluded less than 90 Dated: February 13.2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington days ago, or if you have been ordered to Rle No. 25-000855 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 active duty, please contact the attorney for Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC (248) 642-2515 the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, P C. (02-13)(03-06) 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 5 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 I tt (248) 642-2515 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1038 BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Board of Education Special Meeting February 24,2025 Time: 5:30 pm Location; Hastings Middle School Commons, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml * - V * lA ■ be received at Tl A 9 .t j 9 M I I. 11:00 A.M. February 26, 2025 for the I AGENDA following items. . I ft •-% 4 1. Call to Order-Barry ISD President 2. Roll Cali a. Delton Kellogg Schools b. Hastings Area School System c. Barry ISD 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Public Comment-Limited to three (3) minutes per statement (Bylaw 0167.3). 6. Introduction of Participants and Purpose-Barry ISD President 7. Presentation by Perspectives Consulting 8. Discussion with Perspectives Consulting 9. Board Comment 10. Adjournment Specifications and additional information , n *«i*^*-' may be obtained at the Road Commission 1 < JOINT MEETING OF LEA AND ISP BOARDS DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM, BARRY tSD P.O. Box 158, Hastings. Ml 49058. until IF r:: I Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway, lU’ J.>.C * '*■ 4 ri J ■ ^^iww****:' \^2i Office at the above address or at our web ♦. t site at www.barrycrc.org. 4 A A 1 4I 1 I Crack Seal Blocks 1 Culverts Scraper Blades Bit Mix Slag Gutters 14 i r Ji'' I «/••• M I ■fi s’ » 1 ! I . The Board reserves the right to reject any i 5 I** or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best Interest of the Commission. I .•r I* This meeting is a joint meeting of the Boards of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School Districts’ business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participa­ tion during the meeting (Bylaw 0166). Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes duration (Bylaw 0167.3). T 4^^ ♦“J - »«FP "*1,. fS i BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD f*r- .a• u ) ,1 COMMISSIONERS OF THE ?! COUNTY OF BARRY z I David Solmes *J* Chairman 4 * * Tt- J 4 1 f*' V.''■ ^*1" WWiM -■ If BA . f Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member 'V.n A ■ ■CfW* w Jim James ?• ffbi . • RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP :< ■ V \ *7 «* •i NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW •a f 5© * 4k ** I ■ -1 ■Jr 5 Trie Board of Review will meet on Tuesday. Marcri 4,2025. at 10:00 am in trie office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Michigan 49058 to organize and review trie Assessment Roll,___________________________________ * I f I 44^ NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to riear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings, Michigan on: MONDAY, MARCH 10. 2025 n ! iSiE' 0^ .tt I >• II t f 0 4 4 r f •< « t ‘Jiff > Si • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12. 2025 Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. CLASS Agriculture Commercial ! Industrial Residential Developmental Personal 1 1 I I I . 9:00 am to NOON & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm a “1 I 1:00 pm Io 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2024 ,1 It I it «« * I / « I I RATIO 50.23 49.17 47.27 45.24 50.00 50.00 MULTIPLIER .9954 1.0168 1.0577 1.1052 1.0000 1.0000 The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property 4 ^^4 iV I I fl 0 I r i >!> if .J if' * fl ‘ r V, I. / • ( JV- Jfl t i /■ I I I mMi 3' I r s I I •1 f 9 t 1 >r' •• r « f •Knr t /? Iw I - t A (• such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, trie Board of Review will correct trie assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Dennis McKelvey. Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2194 J#'' " K Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage the office of the Barry County V* * M Wonnacott, a single man Commonly (02-13)(03-06) I . JT ' Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony T. 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County. Sealed proposals will /■» information: mortgage and the statute in such case made and (02-13)(03-06) •I 4 either of which may charge a fee for this thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning * 4 . , »* of deeds office or a title insurance company, quarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 t r I n, 198 feet; encouraged to contact the county register Under the power of sale contained in said 1552985 .1 * AS Commencing 110.5 feet; thence West 1552706 V ■ r -t/WM J * South Troy Ml 48084 r J I I located recorded feet f i 1 the 1,094 as; Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, ■ ■ I to Innovation of and I 1 M • > M Mortgaged at the sale does not automatically entitle I »* •VI' i ♦ * • ($103,214.90) premises: Situated in Barry County, A 1 a Dollars Description of the mortgaged premises: I * > Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 000738. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage "451 ■ on November 28, 2018, in Document No. Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated April 10. 2023 and > •> “J Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, I * •• wife Date of Mortgage: July 17, 2014 Lot 35, h and La-Tex FmandaJ Services. LLC dba Benchmark Barry County Michigan, and are described as: I Mortgagee: Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor Ark- Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, I Original Kemp, Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry I S. Cindy of ntortgage; November 23. 2018 Recorded County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. 1a. I and and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez premises, or some part of them, at public vendue I Kemp W. Mortgagor(s): and lender's successors and assigns Date I l- Denton MORTGAGE: nominee for lender and lender’s successors r 4 information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. information. either of which may charge a fee for this Inc. (“MERS^. solely as nominee for lender recorded April 12. 2023 in Instrument Number *> of deeds office or a title insurartoe company, either of which may charge a fee for this of deeds office or a title insurance company, Registrabon Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel r II •< t i z ; I encouraged to contact the county register husband may charge a fee tor this intormation. Default has been made in the conditions of a 55)?*.; encouraged to contact the county register Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic office or a title insurance company, either of which .i >• Nobce is given under section 3212 of the ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is I b i Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear 1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Aflention homeowner If you are a mStary service on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the hi^iest bid at the sale does not x r Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13. 2025. The amount due k V.— 9 Thursday, February 20, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom 1 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM 1553000 (02-13)(03-06) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM, March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance lit mpany, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. K potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance •ii; npany, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION; Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shawnda Robinson and Mathew Hallifax, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings. Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR Karen Hickey, An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic R^istration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, being a as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, County Records. State of Michigan and then assigned 2021. as Document Number; 2021-013538. Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated February 3, mortgage dated May 28, 2021, and recorded on June to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29,2024 and recorded on March 29.2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry Oxjnty Records. 2025 and recorded February 5, 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04, 2025 and recorded February 11,2025 FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ANO 11/100 by Document Number; 2025-001003, Barry County Records, on which mortoage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Irie Nortri 70 acres of trie East 1/2 of trie Nortrieast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 Nortri, Range 7 West; Trience Nortri 676 feet for a place of due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($246,600.11). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19. OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS. FORMERLY KNOWN CREEKWOOD AS. SITE CONDOMINIUMS. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT 1024069 AND AMENOEMENTS, NUMBER RECORDED IN 2016-010383 AND RE RECORDED IN 2017-05529. AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13. TOGETHER WITH beginning; Thence North 258 feet; Thence West 260 feet; Trience South 258 feet; Trience East 260 feet to RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS trie place of beginning Subject to a Highway Right of Way for Highway M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE PARCEL. 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307, PAGE 377. Commonly known Michigan 49056 The redemption peri I.*J shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If trie is determined abandoned in a property is eventualN sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless trie property is abandoned or used for agricultural purpo^. If the property is determined gncuiturai a bandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold notice, whichever is later. If trie property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes poor to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. trie redemption pertod is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale. the borrowerfs) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foredosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the r^emption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing ” mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to trie return of trie bid amount AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AS AMENDED. Street Address; 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings. lance with MCLA § at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foret^sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated; February 20.2025 For more information, please This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; February 20, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates. PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services. LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (AOA). 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. Rie No.: Ml 24 6194 Case No. 25MI00035-1 (02-20)(03-13) (02-20)(03-13) Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. contact trie attorney for the party foreclosing; Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, aumberg. & Associates, LLC. 5955 West Main Street. Suite 509. Kalamazoo. Ml �11 / I I, I— 4 4’ >s SPORTS 10 < y ' f I 1 I J f\ /* V J'l ,1 ^-jii J 7 r ' M, .11 n/’i; '’3* ■ : i.’ 4* i » VK Wv.E / 0 flfX. www.HastingsBanner.com «w< R f r w----- A' 11 IM ' Thursday, February 20, 2025 . 9 J First GL6 defeat for BCCS boys comes in finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Eagles faced the unexpected Sat­ urday at Grace Christian University in Grand Rapids, and the unexpected won. The Barry County Christian varsity boys’ basketball team swept through an undefeated Great Lakes 6 Conference regular season as part of a 15-game winning streak, but that streak came to an end in the finals of the GL6 Conference Tournament as the Algoma Christian Tigers took a 67-63 win in a back-andforth bailgame. Il went down to the end, and we missed a couple shots at the end and they made one,” Barry County Christian head coach Josh Lamphere said. “We had to foul to give them ±e last two points. It was a tie game. We just missed two shots in a row down there that were makable shots. They ended up making one.” It was back and forth the entire game,” he added. “Just came up short and that hurt.” The thing the Eagles didn’t expect was the Tigers* Alex Narva finishing with a team-high 19 points for Algoma with only three of those coming from behind IIT O i « '< 1 J ..'t ■!l & •* i i t I ( 1 1 X ■ h ? i r'9 f' I s si F I • t K f. t •i. Ij « •A Barry County Christian's Landon Winegar alters a shot from West Michigan Academy of Environmental Sciences’ Rocco Soper during the second half of their GL6 Tournament Semifinal at Barry County Christian High School Thursday. the three-point line. “He was driving. He never drives,” Lamphere said. “That kid is a three-point shooter. Last game he scored about 30 points in the quarterfinals and he hit nine threes I think. This time we were jamming him up on the three-point line and he was driving around us and mak­ ing these crazy floaters all around us.” The Eagles started out in a manto-man defense, switched to a 1-3-1 that worked for a bit, and then finally settled into a 2-3 zone that coach Lam­ phere thought ended up being the most productive. Things were still back and forth though. The Tigers got out to an 18-13 lead in the first quarter, but the Eagles exploded for 23 points in the second quarter to lead 36-30 at the half. Barry County Christian still led 53-49 going into the fourth quarter. The Tigers got a bucket with a little over halfa minute to play that put them in front 65-63 and then tacked on a couple oflate free throws for the four-point win. Algoma Christian also got 16 points from Lucas Bouma and 14 from Hudson Lockwood. The Tigers were a combined 9-of-lO from the free throw line in the bailgame. “They were getting to the hole on us quite a bit,” coach Lamphere said. “They’re a great three-point shooting team. They run off two or three picks and shoot that three and when we were jamming that up with our bigs, they were able to get around us.” Isaiah Lamphere led the Eagle team with 19 points, six assists and two steals. Noah Lilley had 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, three steals and three blocked shots. Gideon Heyboer added 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds and three more blocked shots. The Eagles also got eight points from Keygan Robinson and six from Landon Winegar. The BCCS boys were set to take on Rochester Hills Christian in the semifi­ nals of the Michigan Christian Schools Athletic Association state tournament at Great Lakes Christian College in Lan­ sing Tuesday, Feb. 18. The finals of the MCSAA tournament will be a Macomb Community College Saturday. The Eagles got into the finals of the GL6 Tournament with a 92-63 win over the West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science (WMAES) in 11 4 *7 J ' W I f i >. I* I z.. x it I b • I B i ♦ I*• r » r i !• I. I I '4v •5. 1 Jt, ■wXt" >5 V 't ■ .* * n 4i‘’‘ I I A 4 •■r f f '’5$* ^'''' •I-"' I* • z* 1 v» :i5f' Al I I" 1 b X ’T’- • :ai. <SB' - 1 ■ i 'r** > • r. ..'rfk I ♦ J* ( Barry County Christian senior Noah Lilley attacks the basket while defended by WMAES senior Acareon Thomas during the first half of his team’s Great Lakes 6 Conference Tournament Semifinal contest at Barry County Christian School in Hastings Thursday. Photos by Brett Bremer t .V -A f • v - I 1^: a. A ■r recently. He has been playing good for me lately. The last six games I want to say, he went from averaging like two points a game to 12. That is a huge jump. He has always been a good player, but I don’t know if it was a lack of confidence or what. I yelled at him at a halftime. He had a wide open shot and didn’t take it and the buzzer went off. He has always been a great rebounder for me, but he wasn’t scoring. Then, all of a sudden it clicked. I made him mad. After that point he has been a totally different animal. Which is awesome. It is what we need­ ed.” Coach Lamphere said the boost from Heyboer’s scoring helped bump the team’s season scoring average over 70 point per game. In all the BCCS team had 26 assists Thursday including seven from Lam­ phere, six from Robinson and five from Lilley. Robinson and Heyboer had sev­ en rebounds each. Lamphere added a team-high five steals too. Robinson and Winegar had four each and Lilley added a team-high three blocked shots. emI /ip f..- *I b' f| the tournament semifinals in the final ballgame of the season for the Eagles on their home court in Hastings. The WMAES Eagles never found their way over, around or through the Barry County Christian 1-3-1 zone Thursday in the tournament semifinal. BCCS put together a 15-2 run in the first quarter to build a double-digit lead and mostly cruised throughout the rest of the night. The BCCS boys scored in transition time and again and rarely had to wor­ ry about putting too much effort into offensive sets, but when they did they did a solid job of moving the basketball around and making the extra pass to get easy looks at the rim. Isaiah Lamphere had a game-high 32 points. He was 3-for-4 from behind the three-point arc and at the free throw line, and was behind the WMAES defense time andagain to lay the ball in the bucket on the break. The home team also got 19 points and 12 rebounds from Winegar, 12 points from Lilley and 17 points from Heyboer. Jordan Stolz chipped in nine points. Coach Lamphere said he was been re­ ally excited by Winegar’s improvements - " -w t". iBMrEK W u tl ■ ’I '! J, S » t •f. 1 I k A r. I ■j L^I ’»! 7^ 11 11- r r 1/ ■ *4 e V? 7 J I rJ M 1 ' 11 KBi« J ► IS 1 « I J tl .• E I ■J ! .4 I j iu *3 I T / R JIM TW * P* I ■"■ I■i' J 4 ... V ir I* r* I 4cei *i> a^w**- T* s I-' iJ « .................. * • EL /44 w-n * 4 4 »&■ * 3-»fc t I I rT<< J • r . 1 CT* K‘ u > 1 ,.uiny4'f.;|-| C !i J «lt«l - f Xa_Pd^ J 4 1 ? tL 1^ '*• I , ♦< SE- • Viking senior Beard is Cf<AC Singles Champion l; * 1 >■' uib aM b • r .»* 1^'. A s» Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood senior Lucas Beard rolled his way to tlie Capital Area Activities Conference Singles Championship at Royal Scot in Lansing Sunday, Feb. 9. Beard came out on top of a field of 76 boys finishing tops through the six-game qualifying round and then eventually outscoringFowlerville’sEthanHall 452374 in the two-game match play finals. Beard took a 207-191 win in the first of his two contests with Hall and then fired off a 245 to clinch the championship. Hall tallied a 183 in his second game of the finals. In all. Beard rolled 12 games at the tournament and came away with a 215 average. He beat Eli Dakin of Portland 420-406 in the semifinal round with games of 187 and 233 to best Dakin’s 194, 212 set. The first two rounds of match play were single game contests. Beard beat Portland’s Alex McGinnis 253-213 in the round of 16 and then defeated DeWitt’s Griffin Lindermann 197-108 in the quarterfinals. While the Vikings’ have had a boys’ team for the past few years competing in varsity competitions, the program was still officially a club until head coach Dustin Burleson was able to add a full girls’ squad this season too. Bowling is now an official varsity sport for both boys and girls at Lakewood, and coach Burleson is excited to be able to hand out varsity letters and captains letters to his deserving athletes this season. This is Beard’s fourth season on the Viking varsity team. He was 33rd in the qualifying rounds at the MHSAA Divi­ sion 3 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals as a junior last year and the Viking team qualified for the 2024 state finals and finished eighth in qualifying to get into the match play portion of the MHSAA Division 3 Boys’ Bowling Team Finals. “He has been there before. It’s great practice for regionals,” Burleson said of the CAAC Tournament for Beard. “Last , year was the first year we went, and Luke was one of my qualifiers last year as well. I think he kind of drew from that experience and kept his composure. He had to stay firm and confident.” Also back for the Vikings from that state finals team a year ago are Justin Edwards, Vance O’Mara and Jacob Stoneman. Coach Burleson said Braden Slocum has become a key contributor as well for the Viking boys’ team. “[Slocum] stepped up our very first match. We had to throw him in and he came up from JV,” Burleson said. “He has averaged 175-178 this year. He just came out of nowhere. Last year kind of worked with him a little bit, and this year he hit the ground running.” Edwards was 23rd in the qualifying at the CAAC Tournament Sunday. McGinnis, the last of the 16 match play qualifiers, put up a total qualifying score of 1063. Edwards was not too far back at 1,046. O’Mara was 27th with a total of 1,029 through his six games. The Viking boys’ team also had Stoneman49th, Slocum 50th andXander Douglas 58th. The Lakewood boys’ and girls’ teams will go back to Royal Scot Lanes in Lansing for their MHSAA Division 3 Team Regional Feb. 20 and Singles Regional Feb. 21. Bowling kicks off at 8 a.m. each day. Briyana Burleson led the Lakewood ladies with a 47th-place finish in the qualifying Sunday. She had a total score of 723. The last of the 16 match play qualifiers had a total of 941. I (• - '6> bi Ale -?er 4 1____ km Mb 4 # •uiai * T i *' 1 < Mo I a ( I > <1 / • .M '' T•J S’** « Wl 4 I U. fl "* A ■ « Mix.. « , IV I?;. 5 4 •I I S:,? lil. k V *1 « 2L1 4» I :<¥^ S 't *b •» \ ■* i :1 > •? I I. t 'i;: *v5M 1 I I Caleb Ball of Mason, Eli Dakin of Portland, Lucas Beard of Lakewood and Ethan Hall of Fowlerville celebrate their top four finishes at the Capital Area Activities Conference Boys’ Singles Championship in Lansing Sunday. Feb. 9, Beard took the championship knocking off Hall in the match-play finals. Photo provided f ” i 2 'i a li it i; I. u " i «* 4 *1 S k - : V.’* .J » s 'i > 3 t e > k. (feu’ I tp: > ■ 7,^47^ ’5- » s .1k I ’^:- 11 4 'ts t 4 : ■■ S '^SO> l'^ Ci ^'V/L * All the girls competed on the boys’ team in previous Lakewood seasons. Lo­ relie VanOoy was the Vikings’ number two Sunday placing 50th. The Lakewood team also had Addison Sayer 54th, se­ nior team captain Leeann Graham 57th, Alissa Reser 65th and Audie Tobin 66th. Briyana Burleson had the top single game of the day for the Lakewood la­ dies at 144 and VanOoy had a top game of 143. Ava Seyfried of Holt defeated her teammate Lola Knox 397-329 in the girls’ match play championship. The Lakewood varsity boys’ bowling team held a 7-6 mark in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division heading into this week. Portland cap­ tured the conference title this season witha 13-1 mark in conference duals and Ionia was 12-2 on the season. The Lakewood girls were 3-10 in conference duals as of Wednesday with a 14-0 Portland girls’ team at the top of the final CAAC White standings. Charlotte took a 29-1 win over the visiting Lakewood ladies in their final conference dual last Thursday and the Lakewood boys scored a 23-7 win over the Orioles. O’Mara had a strong series for the See BEARD on 11 tKr 'A '' ' ‘A,: 1 ^5 '? * tL*' wk 'x 'Mi-,?' \I it; e K !•» Hik M' {^E 'V ■ -■Ifwi «r I E <■ t • * f.4 'i A '(a- f s t - 'Sts 4 it 4 ik V4 1 ■Ev '» t V I t> «’ * A •4?^ St I % Ml' <« « -k I I I . ‘1 > !b^ "''' ’ h v. '4 *'l* I *» * ',4< ■ 4 I > r *1 \I ■;*« Vr A 'i 1 t -I .<9 4 J ■ V- t* '■ 'HIo '* 'Tk ■* ■f 5^' v'< " i a. * t �L I Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I, 11 •J Lakewood ladies second to Tri County at D3 district ♦ *.>l ' ’ bo; . • *—< I ( 1 •hl I II If' Brett Bremer Sports Editor •r , 4 I / * a The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team had the lead heading into round three, but the Lakewood Vikings didn’t have their cleanest round three and the Howard City Tri County Vikings were able to nudge in front to win the MHSAA Division 3 District at Alma High School Saturday. “We had a couple sections that had some timing and stunt mistakes in it,” Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said of her team’s round three. Tri County put together a final score of 754.36 ahead of Lakewood 747.76, Gladstone 726.86 and Portland 726.46. Those top four teams advance to this Saturday’s regional at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. Lakewood had a 2.6 point lead over Tri County thanks in large part to a score of 212.76 in round two. Coach Martin said the team included back handsprings in round two, and it seemed to help boost the score in that round. Tri County outscored Lakewood 232.50 to 230.60 in round one. Tri County had a round two score of208.26. In round three, Tri County surged ahead with a score of 313.60. Lakewood f. t S'5fM iO ? I '-h. '> I 1^ 4Xh ■V 'It & -ft Li il ■- ” I .1 Y •^11 •l T-r 'll- 'k \ I I J’ • r jSjsrt! mH *1* J ■ ^1. h.u* ’I L. .Jill’. I 4 I I A *LJ_S K(k tv 4 Qg5:t >ai ■'Ll "*K*i ** L'" ' £ f ijfl lo n f ■Ju J 1 4 5 i*- ?rS’ h •lb. •Jj. d 't ?s • f hi ..F5 t« i'OCVluIO r < ZO>l£- ■J 1“ I b)f^ I fV/' ■J I ;.. ' - I I G - r J It. . ito* * . .-1 LL4 'i , lad*. I • J-* 'I E . .. r. I ? >> II • Jk 1 fef* /.'UJI? ' . •■ .-I*.. ^aL E iif; c ^nr J. ■ r- Hl -1 I I ■’<saj3 ) 7f. ' '^***^' r__ JM; iT ■ r -ibiu !, t iUOi Ji z * K ' I U OS 4 gygg^ i ‘ OV —T JU Ji %aJ h bL-i *’-t 5 ( »■ 1h A had a score of 304.40, just behind both Gladstone and Portland. It was the only round that either of those teams were really close to the Lakewood ladies. The top four teams were well ahead of the pack at Alma. Lansing Catholic was fifth with an overall score of 688.46 ahead of Alma 664.28, Freeland 642.92, Chesaning 620.16, Ovid-Elsie 614.70, Midland Bullock Creek 614.26, Remus Chippewa Hills 604.30, Escanaba 556.20, Shepherd 544.80 and Corunna 526.48. Tri County entered the state postseason ranked fifth in Division 3, the top team on the west side of the state. Lakewood entered the state postseason ranked eighth. A Charlotte team, ranked ninth in D3, is the only other top ten team set to compete in the regional at West Cath­ olic Saturday, but that doesn’t mean the Vikings (the ones from Lakewood or Tri County) can take things easy. “We are working hard this week to clean up the little details for regionals and the expectation for this week and Saturday is our best three rounds of the season and to cheer clean,” Martin said. “This young team continues to improve, improve and work hard each day. I am very proud of how far they have come.” 5 X -jzyf I •w Trojans find sparkle early, hold on late at district 3? 1 k X >% *t .. "H. p n \;i I A 11 $A 4=- 5 .u St..., •’• 1l • > I Ift *1 1 5s? I •» ii;<’^l} It '>4 9 IJ h Til ■ K, I I ww * < Mi, ft ( d . 5> f 1*5 A s± r > r t‘’i r'I sr- a im *“l^ I ' ! I L; 9 il9 « k •’I M 11 r\ A S 1 ♦ w W1 J V I «■ I h « I 1 < ■ I— ’jar V > « i. ¥ A- ”, *• I f * f { 7; V A k;.4 +r > X 'I •K. V** a».i The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team performs during round three of its MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament at Alma High School Saturday. The Vikings placed second to earn a spot in the Feb. 22 MHSAA D3 Regional at West Catholic High School. Photo by Kara Zylstra BEARD w3 ff •*<: ? Continued from Page 10 Lakewood boys’ team in the victory with games of 192 and 198. Stoneman rolled a 199 and a 190 and Edwards rolled a 207 and a 181. Beard scored a 225 and a 200 in his two games. The Lakewood boys took the first of the two regular games against the Orioles and the overall pinfall in those, then added wins in both Bakers. Jeremiah Hack and Brenden Slanker picked up points for the Charlotte team in the regular games thanks to scores of232 and a 227 in their second game. In the girls’ dual, Lakewood got its one point thanks to Burleson’s opening score of 154. The Orioles won both regular games and both Baker games in the dual. The Viking team got scores of 105 and 160 from Graham and 106 and 138 from VanOoy in the loss. The high series for the Oriole girls came from Lori Jackson who rolled a 181 and a 161. < ri *• L tv «e *«55« -'W wA^^ •<^1 .1 < SI <*• « li •I I O' X'll «» y^' il { f 7/ J. T > } C:.i t3 ‘.. ’50 I* IT a>bw •' 'I®: .<E < nni; i If 1 * A I 11 .• g^nbMSfci;,;; t > I [ r r'' ,4 »5 r .writs/ *j rr Brett Bremer Sports Editor f I IB The Trojan sparkle flipped ends of the meet, but the Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team is still moving on. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team placed third at the MHSAA Division 2 District it hosted Saturday to earn a spot in the regional round of the state tournament Saturday, Feb. 22, at Forest Hills Northern High School. “They did well. They did very well. It was our highest score of the season. I I Obviously that is what you want this time of the year is to climb points wise,” i B r Thomapple Kellogg head coach Madalynn Lula said. The Trojans had their best round one I E I If I and round two scores of the season, and their best performance in those two rounds according to their coach. TK had a stunt go awry in round three, which kept ' • J .;a X r" r J no B.33nEni sniYOffi I I I I ,1 ■ ’■fl-fOJ <Jfg3B /:^oHt?y| 1 □rti hi nq mcsij -rasrio ovinje; ♦ *- inuJa t'abib a 051201! If 101*1121(1 Z3 K JJl 1 •T r > z £ foei/jO tel iGnOi;9';T ntcdiEfiJ J 1 ^7 .115'// '7157 bib V, I I f I / ff t /rififiar! “‘mi •w 4 -- -r .I »( FB r* r* ■ • tii' I a* 1 , I J, tsBiin ai ok Oi e? ffl' J ■sr, J'J •w I w- » IS i J I■ e :• s I .wjy the Trojans from climbing any higher in the day’s final standings. Plainwell won the district champi­ onship with an overall score of 766.66. Zeeland West was second with 761.36 points ahead ofTK 752.68 and Gull Lake Those four teams earned spots in this weekend’s regional at FHN. Sturgis wasn’t far behind with a fifth-place score 1 { * «' Ma 1 f' b J ( V I f I. f i 5 Iv i 11 Ui> 11 7 r.’- i 5 riaflw r of 741.28. 1 Mattawan was sixth with s score of 687.32 ahead of Hastings 676.68, r.^;:Z3Ef*: j Harper Creek 667.80, Hamilton 656.04, Stevensville Lakeshore 654.38, Wayland uh -J j <w‘J ' , 653.60, Zeeland East 652.80, Edwards­ Tud burg 641.04, Vicksburg 634.74 and St. Joseph 609.80. Round two was an especially good one ■I for the interstate-8 Athletic Conference g champions from Hastings who were sixth overall on the day to see their season « come to an end. Hastings had scores of ' IP; 208.20 in round one, 191.08 in round two .fl IW and then closed the competition with a J IT. 277.40 in round three. Rk. The district champs from Plainwell r I ? had the top scores of the event in both 11 rounds one and two, a 230.60 and a 221.46, and then scored 314.60 points in round three. Zeeland West was the only in.s I team better than Plainwell in round three I with a score of 315.10. 1 <j f t r dwsno hrV/ p J yjOQz J2od^id *310 zsv/^ ssrfv/ YjA :uii n Jflriim a ir unubi V J iT dfU A' ♦ decrfJ? 75flT* > J L- jyU" if, r ”1207^^ Ji] ff b 1 I*' jr i ««#W A >I s~ L*i) t / I. .1 < * 4 I r <j « fO i r 1 A k tJq^ Y’ ru 'i J 4 J I t r J 7' I J. d.Or'^: lOdL 1 -- I A* Q|^ I I« f t .i f 4i F.^s- r_ I rrh f I F J t . 1'!■ TF'iH > J r I' T z / i . z > zz I *9* * • r-k * / »T t I I* I, f ' I f i ,1) 1. ■Ji < ku I 41 072 ~ >^-.J*''l'A' Thornapple Kellogg varsity cheerleaders perform during round three of the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer District at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Saturday. The Trojans placed third at the district to earn a spot in the regional tournament at Forest Hills Northern High School this Saturday, Feb. 22. Photo provided 1 r 'Ui 010 >w’ E M : J ja;’..i w R •*•«♦. IJ TL.b.» * e;i AS r BMRjee rre F > r I «M. M • r < «I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i Thomapple Kellogg had hoped to be closer to those numbers in round three, but finished with a 308.60 which was still the fifth best round three score ofthe day. "Round three was not our best perfor­ mance,” Lula said. “Our most consistent stunt group took a fall, fortunately we didn’t take a penalty for it, which is good, but I think it was really a group that hadn’t fallen all year. Things happen, flukes happen. I am glad it happened this week and not next week. We still scored well int hat round, just not as well as we could have.” The Trojans did do some things right in that moment to keep Irom taking a penalty that would have made things really close with Sturgis for the final state qualifying spot. The bases and back spot kept the flyer off the ground. They kept it safe. They’re smart cheerleaders. All ofthem are smart kids and they know what it takes to min­ imize the point loss,” Lula said. The team knew what it was going to take to maximize its scores in rounds one and two in the week leading up to districts too. Lula said they brought in some outside eyes to practice to really help them tighten up their performance and see things the cheerleaders and coaches might not have been noticing after drilling so many times over and over again. TK put up a score of 228.30 in round one which was only bested by the Plainwell girls. The TK score of 215.78 in round two was the third best score of that round behind Plainwell and Zeeland West. They needed those numbers as round three has been the powerhouse for the Trojans throughout the season. “Round one, for weeks now, we have been really focused in on honing in on the details of round one. The biggest thing in round one has been finding our sparkle. We have been saying that since conference. Part of round one 1 that it is more than skill and execution. It needs performance behind it. “Us coaches came out from behind the mat on Saturday (after round one) and for the first time we looked at each other and thought ooh that gave me goosebumps.” NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchasertofree and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Angela Marie Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated July 9, 2021, and recorded on July 20, 2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated January 29,2025 and recorded on February 3,2025 and given document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466.02). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03’20” WEST 1743.01 FEET ALONG THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES 0’00” EAST 99 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 0’ 00” EAST 30.75 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433.00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 DEGREES 27’59” EAST 68.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20” EAST 360.41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ 00” WEST 99.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03’ 20” WEST 355.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Street Address: 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE, Dated: February 13, 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564). Johnson. Blumberg, & Associates, LLC. 5955 West Main Street. Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 25 6254 (02-13)(03-06) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M., on March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shante Byers and Jason Snell, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage. LLC, the original Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2022, and recorded on June 22, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-006960, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and last assigned to United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 3, 2024, and recorded on May 23, 2024, as Instrument No. 2024-003898, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Six Hundred SeventySix and 00/100 U.S. Dollars ($271,676.00). Said premise is situated at 2478 Wasabinang Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, in the Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: LOT(S) 25.32, 33, 34 AND 35 OF AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO. 1. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS. PAGE 56 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPT: LOT 32 OF AL-GON-QUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES UNIT NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 56 OF BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 01/24/2025 For More Information, please call: Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, RA. Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando, Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI-005524-24 (01-30)(02-20) �i ’ • I?’ 12 Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Hastings girls get first I-8 victory in conference finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons were set to finish off a stretch of five games in seven dayi at Grand Rapids Wellspring Prep Wednes­ day. They got their first of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season Tuesday night at Pennfield outscoring the Pan­ thers 38-32. The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team got a couple of early threes from Maddie Peake and led 19-11 at the end ofthe first quarter, and the Hastings lead was still five points at the half. Saxon head coach Ben Wilson said his girls’ defense continued to stifle the Pennfield offense in the second half. In the end free throws by Kal 1 i Koning and Rachael Hewitt closed out the win for the Saxons. Hewitt had a team-high 15 points in the victory, Peake closed the night with eight points and Koning had eight too. Bri Darling chipped in five points. Pennfield is now 2-9 in the 1-8 and 8-12 overall. The win moved Hastings to 6-14 overall this season. A couple of 1-8 ballgames just got away from the Hastings girls against Northwest. The Mounties took a 42-34 win at Hastings High School over the Saxons Friday and then best the Saxons 29-27 in Jackson Monday evening. The Mounties were II-of-12 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter Monday to overtake the Saxons who had a slim lead most of the night. For I •! 9 4 .1 ’ 1 < s ’■AT £ t r= * E; I IJ 1 the night, the Mounties were 15-of-22 at the line. Peake led a balanced scoring attack for Hastings with six points. Koning had give points and Hewitt and Victoria Tack had four points apiece. While the Mounties secured the win at the free throw line, the Saxons struggled at the stripe going just 3-of-lO. Hastings closes out the regular season with a pair of non-conference games on the road next week at Holland Tuesday and at Ottawa Hills Thursday. •i I* a R I 1 fi .ti!' I I F IrW. K e> I I I.T . ; ^p‘ w '!’■ Ji • > f / ♦4 Z /V AC' ■an J I ; Ji]V f- 1 .if’ I »• ^4 • V* r;' t 4 i A • / wT*. J > i) 1! A r 'J 4 H I 4*' f ho. f * ' .1 A ■! 4 f ’ f ¥ ' .t »» J I ./>• ' z r- I' V I I ww AV* v.n I T I i 9 '3 1^. ' I < i*'* J Al 1 .4 f •l • J * T • I .1 < Z™' V* v’r A'* I V' fi r *•. s ♦ ♦• ♦ I fa 4 .F Z' ! *w tv? iZ 9 .. l: <4^' X -4r K 1 4 r” 5 r V t . ft V 4 f • I. ► ',1 •• * '?L-’ rX I J i J= > ’ fl' iK* k. kibB ,^5 *# <1 ' 1 * X 4 Hr >s t. i.^’' i J F *> r I'-' Jji - IT- « w f** 1 r .■■J'- I ♦ 'r J< I’ — > I I 4 4.. ** V I Saxon guard Bri Darling (5) looks to put up a shot over the Mounties' Shannon Christner (11) during the fourth quarter of their 1-8 bailgame at Hastings High School Friday. .«7* r 1 :1 r / 4 t- rs* I . % 1 I r t T r -A-* • 3^-, f , I ■??s ’z> IS* T c^:. J Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle glides to the rim over Jackson Northwest’s Shannon Christner (11) during their bailgame at Hastings High School Friday. Photos by Perry Hardin i*: ■ t < , I CT-’V *, < « I- r « 1 I ■ ..'4’01' v.>’- > .01; I tC 1 I 1 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on February 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Jordan Jones, a single man and Stephanie Kelley, a single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: March 27, 2018 Recorded on March 30, 2018, in Document No. 2018-003356, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Eight and 35/100 Dollars ($117,988.35) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTHERLY ROAD LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD-126.5 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 120 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES. WEST 120 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO, INCLUDING ALL LAND BETWEEN THE DESCRIBED PARCEL AND THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL ON NORTH SIDE OF THE DESCRIBED PARCEL. PARCEL 2: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 10, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREES 0 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 10 A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF BRISTOL ROAD, WHICH IS THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY ROAD LINE 126.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST SECTION LINE 135 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF A CHANNEL, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 126.50 FEET TO SAID WEST SECTION LINE, THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 0 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE 135 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO INCLUDING THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ON SAID CHANNEL FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL TO BRISTOL LAKE. Commonly known as 2021 E Bristol Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for. damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duly has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duly, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage al the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1551592 (01-30)(02-20) I DK girls cut the gap with Clippers in second game •4 t Sib * K5 * •T > 0*' T DKHS, but ±e first time the Panders took on ±e Martin varsity girls’ basketball team the Clippers took a 23-point victory. DK head coach Kevin Lillibridge said that first meeting he felt like his girls really struggled against the Clippers’ pressure defense. He liked the way they battled for four quarters, even if that Clipper pressure got to his team a bit in ±e second half this ' second time around. The Delton Kellogg girls led 19-17 at the half, but the Clippers turned up ±e defen­ sive intensity in file third quarter, knocked down some shots and scored 19 of ±eir 40 points during the eight-minute stretch. A better night at the free throw line would have been beneficial for ±e DK girls. They were just 8-of-23 overall and 1 -of-7 in the fourth quarter. Addie Starapfier led Delton Kellogg with 11 points. Jalin Lyons had a solid game witli eight points according to her coach. Lillibridge added that Josie Wil­ liams was really aggressive rebounding It wasn’t as good as they wanted it to be, but it was better Friday night, Delton Kellogg fell to 0-9 in the South­ western Athletic Conference Central Division with a 40-31 loss to the visiting Martin Clippers on Hall of Fame Night at NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if ydu have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale Io the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Fuller, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Neighborhood Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, ' Mortgagee, dated April 1,2020 and recorded April 17, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020004093 Barry County Records. MichiganSaid mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen and 39/100 Dollars ($158,816.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 6, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Assyria, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 links West of the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22, thence West 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 rods 8 1/10 links, thence North to the Place of Beginning. 8150 Tasker Rd, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6, 2025 File No. 24-009935 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-06)(02-27) Ml f* e-fr ;; Brett Bremer Sports Editor ) r the basketball all night while finishing wi± five points. The DK girls were back in action Tues­ day falling 59-19 in a SAC crossover with Lawton at DKHS, There have been hard times this season, but Lillibridge said it was especially tough Tuesday with an opponent starting a running clock in the second half for ±e first time against the Panthers this season. “Their pace and tempo forced a lot of turnovers, and ±ey have depth,” Lil­ libridge said. He did like the way his girls came out fighting at the start. It was only a five-point game at the end of one quarter, but foul trouble really hurt the Panthers as the first half progressed. Williams had a team-high nine points for Delton. The Panders are home to close out the SAC Central season Friday night and then close out the regular season at home against Coloma Tuesday. 1 I R. >X I ‘ • A* • . j I . V WrC' ) /p I 4 —T ♦ A J ‘W I........... J>- • t T kJ . Hi- f i T« ’ xisnr-r’ ‘ .. 4 I • r <*sfc 1 H >’ * T -eP * uJ «l r 4 '-i;?;' second quarter, but his only other points on the night came on a fourth-quarter three. Masters scored all 11 of his points for the Eagles in the second half including three third-quarter three-pointers. Lakewood had a 23-21 lead at the half. Acker hit two threes of his own in the tr " (I 1 T-y* * ( •-J. !» ) 3 ^<T- J. - •’ll I' 30 L.’W * - - Ui 'U «• I ♦fTO - 1 . . M ; -i I I ( ivKSJZL X' . ? f I <« » f I 1 i* Itf't?' 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The difference sat there at three points for a couple minutes as the Eagles had a few three-pointers miss their mark. The Eagles eventually evened ±e score with a few free throws at 41-41 with 1:58 to play. The Lakewood answer was a nice drive and dish by Willette that led to a lay­ up for the sophomore Tichvon. Olivet never was able to overtake the Vikings, but tliere was some more back and forth. The ballgame was tied 43-43 as the clock moved under a minute, but ±e Vikings beat some Eagle pressure for an easy lay-up byjunior forward Hollis Poll to go back in front and led the rest of±e way. The Eagles had a couple possessions in the final minute trailing by two, but con­ tinued to struggle to find space through ±e Lakewood zone much of the time. In the end, freshman center Bryer Poll did buiy a couple free throws to help the Vikings seal ±e win and Acker knocked one down too. Lakewood had dropped five in a row heading into the bailgame, including a 5449 loss at Lansing Catholic in the CAAC White last Friday. Drew Tol free led the Cougars int hat bailgame with 25 points and Seth Hahnenberg had 11. Acker put in 21 points for the Vikings. Lakewood is 5-15 overall this season heading into Friday’s ballgame against Ionia. ♦ ♦ : J W Vikings get first win over Olivet since 2021 The Vikings will hope to do it again Monday. The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team snapped a seven-game losing streak against rival Olivet that stretched back to the Covid condensed 2020-21 season by outscoring the Eagles48-45 on senior night at Lakewood High School Tuesday, Senior Troy Acker had a game-high 19 points and senior Seth Willette added ten in the Viking victory. James Tichvon chipped in six points. The Viking senior group this winter also included Logan Faulkner, Ryan Galgoci and Will Grant. Olivet got 18 points from Zaiden Bramer and 11 from Jack Masters in ±e loss. Both teams are now 3-10 in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action heading into the final night of the conference season Friday. Lakewood will be at home against Ionia while the Eagles visit Lansing Catholic. The Eagles beat the Vikings 54-46 in their December meeting at Olivet High School. The two teams will break their season tie Monday as Lakewood hosts the Eagles in the opening round of their MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. The winner of that one moves on to the district semifinals at Lakewood High Feb. 26 to take on top-seeded Lansing Sexton. Things got off to a slow start Tuesday wi± the Vikings leading 6-3 after one quarter, but things exploded from there. Bramer had 15 of his 18 points in the sec­ ond quarter. He drilled ft^e threes in that ' * t Brett Bremer Sports Editor * l^-r' I I ■% ■ * ki'.* �1 ^liiii i . I I t oio3W«nnoii2p ftas 1 »iM H ' tH k jln/EirtcM - ' 1 I Cl b'in. r I brtBBi'''"' ; i-i « •- i * ’ 'JJ' 1 I I 1 I I J./ I' ■ Ir r-r V icF^ ' or -ir 1 sb- /noy i 'f 1 I 1 I •/ Dfl - ci?wani t^e^riboiv r I r jsrnrn'- •' • aa^tjrrf . ‘noh i11' I I I « sfcnit t 1 t > I*' 1 r r I I ?rW tj I I; I .! jOZ to iffjiohontjuoijynoQ ■ ItUErnrrJ ) I I ! r ( I Bal . I wJ 1 V J V" df 4 « • ll’r 11 J r n -I nJ* 1 nr- N 1 ? i r» 3'J ( s. '1' 51 ♦* I 1 rj ■ I)'. moo - s>- r*. ' Ric T. I u r * i I « r V. ; '.*5 I I • LI;. i cl * i 'p?i> '>'-T «* "'I.: <*. • I f J The Saxon trio of Jordan Milanowski, Naomi Grummet and Dezarae Mathis will be making a return trip to tlie motor city. They were the three members of the Hastings varsity girls wrestling team to compete in the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Finals in 2024 and they’ll be back at Ford Field for the 2025 Finals. Mathis placed second, Grummet third and Milanowski fourth at their MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Sunday. Mathis and Grummet were both state medalists a year ago, and Milanowski is the first Hastings girl to qualify for the state finals three times. Mathis, a junior, was the runner-up at 115 pounds Sunday. She pinned Niles’ Kloe Kiggins late in the first period oftheir quarterfinal match and then pulled out a 19-16 win over Lakeshore’s Emma Baker in a sudden victory period in the semifinals to secure her spot in the state finals. Baker surged late in that semifinal match. Mathis had a 15-9 lead heading into the third period after scoring four near fall points in the final minute ofthe second period. A pair of third period take downs for Baker evened the match at 16-16 and sent it into the one minute sudden victory period. After being worn down by Baker in the third period, Mathis didn ’t waste any time scoring her take down to win it seven f I *<l ■ -rti' ' OF nru- • f 5T 7 31’^'' r « Brett Bremer Sports Editor ) 1 I I J I Saxon trio earns chance to win state medals A i t ( f * * s • I. I I 1 "> I ! v» i y-. I 9 I r i X Ou *. > I ■ I t I '5^ 1 IJ ■{! n hr* w ■f'?. I <1 « •r * 1 I .. • I .’•Ml. f ' W • f»w»w > -•AM 4. 3 K. t -« 3 ^.4 I X I I I • r»» *s» r k <1 V SET* I s The Saxons’ Dezarae Mathis takes Lakeshore’s Emma Baker down to the mat during their 115-pound semifinal bout at the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Sunday. • » r• I [ ir ♦ kJ I I I ► I I I st V K A % t J c z ' ‘4* • A I £ Hastings' Naomi Grummet closes in on a pin of Kelloggsville's Gloria Uwamahoro during their 145-pound consolation final at the MHSAA Girls' Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Sunday. seconds into the extra session. Homer’s Zionah Gardner outscored Mathis 10-0 in their 115-pound champi­ onship match. Milanowski had to win two consolation matches to earn her trip back to Ford Field in her senior season. She was pinned by Bronson’s Mackenna Webster, who won the 140-pound title while improving to 30-0 on the season, in the opening round. Milanowski took a 7-0 win over Constan­ tine’s Shayla Nickoson and then topped Thomapple Kellogg’s Rylee Alberts 13-9 in the blood round. Wayland’s Alexis Hozeska pinned Milanowski in their 140-pound consolation final. Saxon coach Erin Slaughter said it was nice to see Milanowski turn up the ag­ gressiveness in her two consolation wins. Slaughter and head coach Mike Goggins agreed that she is at her best when she is wrestling to win rather than wrestling not to lose. “And we’re working on that,” Slaughter said. All four of Grummet’s matches ended in a pin. She was 3-1 on the day to get to 30 wins here in her senior season. She was pinned by Dowagiac’s Cinthia Villegas midway through the second period oftheir semifinal match, but then she battled back to pin Plainwell’s Komelia Dranikowska in the blood round and Kelloggsville’s Gloria Uwamahoro in the match for third at 145 pounds. Grummet wrestled well,” Hastings head coach Mike Goggins said. “She is getting to be very coachable, and you could probably she has shown the most improve­ ment, from the beginning of last year to night now [of the three Saxon qualifiers.] She is pretty coachable and she has a really good mind. That helps.” Thomapple Kellogg had four girls com­ peting at the regional and three won their way through to Ford Field including senior Emma Gibson who was the 135-pound regional champion. Lakewood had two girls competing and got one through. Joining Gibson at Ford Field will be Adelaide Holderman who was second to two-time state champion Maddie Hayden from Caledonia for die second Sunday in a row at 170 pounds. Finishing second to her a third time this postseason would be a pretty outstanding feat for Holdennan. The TK team also had Raini Braska third at 110 pounds. Their teammate Alberts, a state qualifier ayear ago, was bumped from the tourney by Milanowski. Lakewood had Lillian Teachworth third at 105 pounds. She is the second Viking girl to ever qualify for the finals. Teammate Peyton Federau was bested in her two 155-pound bouts. Hastings had six girls qualify for the regional in all. Junior Chloe Aicken at 155 pounds, freshman Aryonnah Farrell at 130 pounds and senior Kennedy Lewis at 130 pounds weren’t able to earn a spot in ±e top four. Aicken and Lewis both reached the blood round, the consolation semifinals, before bowing out of the tournament. It was the first season ofvarsity wrestling for both Aicken and Farrell, and they both have the chance to chase a trip to Ford Field again. Lewis concludes her varsity wrestling career, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort. Goggins said she is probably the most improved wrestler overall in the program this winter. “It’s only her second year wrestling,” Slaughter said. “She also plays club hock­ ey, and so we share her part-time. We got her more I would say this season.” The MHSAA Individual State Finals will be held Feb. 28-March 1 at Ford Field in Detroit. This year the girls’ program that scores the most points at Ford Field will earn the MHSAA’s first girls’ wrestling [ J I DK trio and Valley exchange student advance _- ^4*** > 1 t • H-: E •• I I I »I i I » — T ■- 1 ri Li r Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ( I i Mitchell Swift and Gauge Stampfler will return to Ford Field where they closed the 2024 season on the medal stand at the MHSAA Individual Wres­ tling Finals and they’ll have another Stampfler along for the ride in 2025. The Delton Kellogg junior heavy­ weight Swift won the 285-pound weight class at the MHSAA Division 4 Regional hosted by Martin High School Satur­ day, senior Gauge Stampfler was the runner-up at 132 pounds and freshman teammate Evan Stampfler placed third in the 120-pound weight class. Swift ran his record to 37-6 on the sea­ son with a 3-2 win over White Pigeon’s Chaz Underwood in the 285-pound championship match a week after Un­ derwood took a 7-1 win over Swift in the district finals. Neither guy managed a take down Saturday. Swift took a 1-0 lead with a quick escape in the second period. A pair of stalling warnings against Underwood at the opening of the third period bumped Swift’s lead to 2-0 midway through the period. Areversal by Underwood with 40 seconds to go evened the bout at 2-2, but Swift got out from underneath quickly to earn the escape point that won him the regional title. Pins of Maple Valley’s Joe Long and Bronson’s Sam Tappenden put Swift into the 285-pound final. Gauge Stampfler got to the 132-pound championship match by pinning Con­ cord’s Nate Fritz and then outscoring Union City’s Mason Hawthorne 11-3. He also saw a White Pigeon wrestler in the championship, Mazzy Lambert. Lambert ran his record to 53-1 on the season with a 14-12 win over Gauge in their final. It took a heck of a surge in the third period for Lambert to get that win. Gauge had two take downs in the first period, and then a quick reversal in the second It 1 i >/*• • I ri- I'-**' , r ♦ 1 I B*. i • ♦ J ♦ t 4# - i 1 2 I . 1 jr ' ..J T .'ll ■<< jT ^/V ' ‘ I I Mf'j - . • .-l<f I I I J ' ' »*• I * I' J >j;;. f I ' '•! T 'T . * r >*T ..J u -r M I’i I 4 i ti I i I » '• •1 - a » 3 . •e ’ .J JI . •' U'• ♦ 9 I I I*V ■ , 4 ft / I . I •* •r t >w r L 1 > «4 I J * i'' Il ' .'J' > I * i- » < 4 r, n 'i i 4 ' ’ w« I i s I -I J /p;,- 1 z •V .'3 » r z. r ’1 \ V' ' •a/5= ' r */' ’ 4^' ' «' 1 I r M f •r 1. ; i' >• I V * 1^-’ t I. •’ .r Fr* jjfi' rr f ‘ f * J 4 * J t } a' I fl ' r • / I . 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Swift and Gauge Stampfler both placed fifth at the state finals last year and will head to Ford Field looking to move up. Evan Stampfler secured his first trip to the state finals by outscoring Bellev­ ue’s Kaiden Wheeler in his blood round match at 120 pounds Saturday, and then he placed third by outscoring Bangor’s Aiden Munoz 21-8 in the consolation final. The day started for Evan with a take down in a sudden victory overtime pe­ riod against Springport’s Owen Thomas that gave him a 9-6 victory and a spot in the semifinals. Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Logan Gilbert scored a quick pin of Evan in the semifinals though. Evan Stampfler is now 30-14 overall this season. Gauge closed his regional run with a 36-6 mark on the year. The Delton Kellogg team also had freshman Mason Ferris and sophomore Mendon Phillips competing at the regional. Maple Valley had four guys qualify for the regional tournament and only Polish exchange student Filip Nowak came through the other side. He outscored Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Seth Toris 5-4 in the blood round and then placed third with a 14-4 major decision over Decatur’s Aidan Wiggins - his sec­ ond win of the day over Wiggins. Long, a junior, and the Lions’ lone returning state qualifier, junior Jackson Burpee, both were bumped from the state tournament in the regional blood round. The Lion team also had senior 215-pounder Skyler Cook wrestling at the regional tourney. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30013-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court address: 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Carol J. Ayers Date of birth; 12/09/1948. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Carol J. Ayers, died 12/26/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Amanda Ayers, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/11/2025 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Amanda Ayers 6750 Irving Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-331-0616 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30028-DE William M. Doherty P-41960 Court address; 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: (269) 945-1390 Estate of Danny M. Collige. Date of birth: 12/20/1960. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Danny M. Collige, died 12/22/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Crystal Collige, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2/10/2025 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Crystal Collige 242 Curtis Avenue Jackson, Michgian 49203 517-295-3797 I .< » I i k 1 r h 4 h- I ' t ♦ ♦ ♦sr' r.% k r '•w '1' 1 V *1 9 A* 6k i 3 13 (1? I UzwoBaiiM ntb? Thursday, February 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.conn I 1 ♦ ♦ V t' <£ Hastings' Jordan Mtlanowski (right) fights for control with Constantine's Shayla Nickoson during their 140-pound consolation bout Sunday at the MHSAA Girls Individual Wrestling Regional hosted by Portage Northern High School. Milanowski became the Saxons’ first female three-time wrestling state qualifier with her fourthplace finish. Photos by Brett Bremer team state championship. “We got the three through that really had the best shot,” Goggins said. “It would have been great if one or two more had made it through. He said a lot ofgirls in the program have seen big jumps in their ability between year one and year two ofvarsity wrestl ing, and Slaughter said next year will be the first time the Saxon program at the high school level really gets a big influx of tal­ ent from girls who have competed on the middle school level and a lot of programs are seeing that jump. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage 'S!' rt the telephone number stated in thisnPficd.Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Zachary R. Koon and Sierra W. O'Connell Koon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven and 53/100 Dollars ($66,437.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post. Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, thence South 2640 feet to the center of the section; thence West parallel with the North section line 650 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 660 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line; thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 660 feet; thence East parallel with the North section line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement for said parcel for ingress and egress commencing at the center of the section; thence North 33 feet; thence West 650 feet; thence South 66 feet; thence East 650 feet; thence North 33 feet to the point of beginning. 14460 Burchette Rd, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 20, 2025 File No. 25-001299 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 �4 A 1 i 4 I J 14 Thursday, February 20, 2025 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com t Saxons focused on start of state tourney Monday Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings has an eye on Monday night at Hamilton High School where the Saxons will take on the Hopkins in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 boys’ basketball state tournament. Pennfield is eyeing an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship. Despite a different focus and spots at opposite ends of the conference stand­ ings, the Hastings varsity boys’ basket­ ball team pushed the league-leading Panthers in what ultimately was a 47-39 win for the Pennfield boys on senior night at Hastings High School. Pennfield improved its 1-8 record to 8-3, tied atop the conference with Marshall and Harper Creek heading into the final conference ballgames this weekend. Hastings is I-Il in the 1-8 after the loss, but the Saxons were still within five points with four minutes to go. Hastings head coach Jess Webb said that a Pennfield offensive rebound, a missed defensive rotation and a turnover late kind of sealed his team’s fate in the end. He was really pleased to hold the Pen­ nfield boys to 47 points. The Panthers had 73 points in their first meeting of the season in Battle Creek last month. As the season has wore on, Webb knows his team can really rely on its defensive effort. When the offense is really going, that is when the Saxons have a chance to be dangerous. That was the case last Friday as the Saxons earned their first 1-8 win of the season by a score of 50-40 over visiting Jackson Northwest. “We came out rolling on all cylinders offensively,” coach Webb said. “We got good looks and we were knocking them down. We had 18 points in the first quarter, which was huge. We were 4-of-8 from three in the first quarter.” Hastings led the ballgame 18-7 after that opening quarter and had the lead steadily climb to 44-23 by the start of the fourth quarter. Jett Barnum had 20 points and nine rebounds in that victory to lead the Saxons. Porter Shaw had 11 points. Jack Webb nine and Dre Mathis eight. Shaw and Webb hit three threes apiece. Mathis dished out a team-high six assists and had three steals. “The defense is starting to come around also. That is first,” coach Webb said. “That is what we focus on. Defense puts us where we need to be oftensively. It all start with defense.” Northwest star Jalen Jordan had 21 I » i .. .n I, I IP »- - ,. V 1 J: .‘I* ' r i I I I C of four games in seven nights. “Defensively, the effort and the tough­ ness was there. I don’t have to coach the effort... That is nice. We had a chance. We just weren’t executing on offense. We weren’t sharp. Our passes weren’t being snapped. The Saxons were bested 58-50 in overtime in a non-conference bailgame at Wyoming Lee last Thursday, Feb. 13, when things went a little awry on the ofl'ensive end after fal ling behind early in the extra session, and the team was set to head to Grand Rapids to face Wellspring Prep last night, Feb. 19. Barnum had 18 points and ten rebounds in that loss at Lee. Jack Webb had 12 points and Mathis had ten. The Legends were powered by 21 points and eight rebounds from Braylon Huff and 11 points and nine boards from Lzekiel Scott. The winner of Monday’s MHSAA Division 2 District opener at Hamilton High School between Hastings and Hopkins will face the district’s top seed, Holland Christian, in the district semifinals Feb. 26 back in Hamilton. Hamilton and Wayland are already set to meet in the other district semifinal next Wednesday in Hamilton. The Saxons were 4-16 overall this sea­ son before heading to Wellspring Prep. AM. !* » < < t. J. *7 » 4 .A ▼ 1 I I (‘ Al* 1 >1 «i u I IV. 1^ I I L j * In I - I I — p 11 I I I ■ ■ .. a f ) > ..( V' .1 I 4 * J * r <' WSi t .J » t u.| f J * V rt I I d r • 4• .J-* . . 3- I I r *; I. • I I I M I 4 •WT' - ' 1 L^g^. jiK J 11 , I, I L f 4 i J.' ■ lli I f / r B-* H * i J 1 I I . I r 1 i I r ’ 4^^ » T, ■ 1 9 <-Krr- •M * 4 *) t I 'j' r ■ e t 4 I ri' 1 4 i I 4 J J • ( r» • .1 aJ * .• I ’h:- f ( I'Ji J • J ' i I '4^ I 1 ( r ' 4 . J I ^.3 s is n. 1 ;ii. > I I z n I 4'1 i I I 9 4 w'B lal I I 1 / I I * ♦ 1 * c 4 > J ** I 9 “ f Hastings guard Deondre Mathis (0) dribble penetrates through the lane past Jackson Northwest sophomore Dennis Graham Friday night at Hastings High School. « ! I 9 ) ■ I •44m t ■' r* 4 V • I I 1 Jordan and Dennis Graham had eight points apiece forthe Mounties in the win, and coach Webb said a couple of early blocked shots by Jordan might have had his guys thinking twice a bit as they tried to attack the basket. Barnum had ten points and four re­ bounds for the Saxons. Jack Webb had five points’,jbut was,just l-of-5 from three-point range and the Saxon team was just 2-of-15 overall behind the arc. Coach Webb could forgive some sore legs. The Saxons had a run through practice Sunday, and that second contest with the Mounties was part of a stretch 1 < f'' r < I 89 4** { points to lead his team and Hudson Cooper chipped in 12 points. The two teams turned right around and played a make-up game Monday at Northwest High School. The defense was there again, but the offense never found its scoring touch in a 34-23 victory for the Mounties. “I think we got sped up,” coach Webb said. ‘'We did a poor job of handling pressure. Again, our defense kept us in it. I think it was 14-9 going into half. I told the guys, down'five with two minutes left, I’m not upset. Ifs only halftime. We can make thathappen... wejust couldn’t put the ball in the hoop that day.” I > rf -■ r I " A J. '_■ .V- I I J I J* (■u 4 (’8 1 A I 19 -----I i I : •I I .5 >1 '• I I pUlE*-■¥ s I. J •z- hK' * I 11 «4* • • w K / I*"*-- I I Saxon senior center Eli Randall elevates for a shot in the paint over the Mounties' Gabe Christner during the first quarter Friday at Hastings High School. Photos by Perry Hardin .• f SI r . ♦K 1 >> :pi -••J; I 1 t 1 • j 1 •..’ it 1./ I 1 t 1 >* I 1b ( i I i i r » Saxons upended twice to put pressure on final 1-8 dual Brett Bremer Sports Edito It was all set to come down to Wednes­ day afternoon at Hastings Bowl. Pennfield and Northwest handed Hastings its first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference defeats of the varsity boys’ bowling season to open the week, in a pair of duals decided by two points each. Pennfield bested the Saxons Tuesday afternoon at M-66 Bowl in Battle Creek by a 16-14 score. The two teams were set to meet again Wednesday, Feb. 19, on the Saxons’ home lanes with a conference title on the line for the Hastings boys. Andrew Barton and Deagan Wilkins picked up two points each for the Hast­ ings boys in the loss during the regular games. Barton rolled games of 149 and 195 to win those points while Wilkins tallied a 193 and a 176. The Saxon boys’ team also got points thanks to a 176 from Miles Lipsey and a 170 from Dakota Cole. The Hastings girls took a 30-0 win over Pennfield on the afternoon Tuesday. The Saxons got high games of 168 from Megan Ramey, 184 from Kaylin Schild, 175 from Heaven Simmet and 169 from Jen Stoline. The dual with Pennfield set for Wednesday was about to be the Saxons See SAXONS on 15 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number: V-04-2025 - John & Sandra Rookus (Applicant); John & Sandra Rookus (Property Owner) Location: 12017 Parkway Dr, Shelbyville in Section 6 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Request to construct a 576 sq ft, 2.5 story addition to existing home. This would encroach on the rear lot line 25 ft setback to Gun Lake. The rear lot line setback in RL (Recre­ ational Lake) zoning district. Case Number: V-05-2025 - Kevin & Kathleen Maranto (Applicant); Kevin & Kathleen Maranto (Property Owner) Location: 10936 Anchor Cove Dr, Shelbyville in Section 9 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Request a dimensional variance to expand a nonconforming garage to be par­ tially placed in the rear yard setback. The rear yard setback in RL (Recreational Lakes) zoning district is 25 ft on Gun Lake. MEETING DATE: March 10, 2025 TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@barrycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Sarah Vandenburg, Barry County Clerk Friddle and a couple Sutfins set for Ford Field I I, I k • «4 n He has three state medals, more wins than any Saxon varsity wrestler ever, is closing in on a possible 50 victories this season, so there isn’t a lot that Hastings \ senior Isaac Friddle hasn’t accomplished on the mat. He pulled off a first Sunday ±ough getting into a regional final for the first time. Friddle placed second at 215 pounds at the MHSAA Division I Individual Wrestling Regional at Portage Northern High School Saturday to earn a spot in the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field for a fourth time. He’ll be joined in downtown Detroit the week­ end of Feb. 28-March 1 in the Division 1 finals by Saxon 106-pounder Hunter Sutfin and 157-pounder Keegan Sutfin. Keegan, another returning state med­ alist for the Saxons, was the regional runner-up at his eight class Saturday and Hunter, a freshman, placed third in his bracket. “It was a pretty good day. The other three [regional qualifiers] all made it to the blood round. They wrestled well, but they had pretty tough blood round matches,” Hastings head coach Jason Slaugliter said. Friddle improved to 46-6 overall this season with a 2-1 day at the regional. He pinned Hudsonville’s John Schepers and East Kentwood’s Tyler Meeuwsen before running into Brighton’s Sean O’Keefe for the second time this post­ season. O’Keefe (33-1) pinned Friddle early in the third period of their district cham­ pionship match the previous Saturday, but Friddle battled him for the full six minutes at the regional with O’Keefe eventually pulling out an 8-6 win. “All these years he has been a state placer, but the first time making it to the regional finals,” Slaughter said. “He had the Brighton kid. He wrestled him really :5 ’«ir; i well and went after it.” The Brighton kid likes to stay away from Isaac. He knows better than to tie up with Isaac, so he circles a lot and kind of plays away from Isaac and waits for the opportunity. Isaac was trying to get after him more, trying to get into his shot and attack a little more instead ofwaiting for him to come to him like he does with some guys. He turned it on. He wrestled pretty well, probably one of the better matches we’ve seen him put on for sure.” Saxon senior Keegan Sutfin is now now 38-3 overall this season. He only lost two matches during the regular sea­ son, and one ofthose was because he had to bow out with an injury. He went 2-1 Saturday with pins of East Kentwood’s Terrence Kabanda and West Ottawa’s James Foster to start the tournament. In the championship match, he was pinned early in the second period by Rockford’s Braylenn Aulbach (40-2). Hunter Sutfin improved to 47-5 on the season with his third-place finish at the regional, and he got to avenge an early loss later in the day. Reeths-Puffer’s Max Knowlton took a 5-3 win over Hunter in their quarterfinal match to open the re­ gional, but after two pins in consolation matches Hunter saw Knowlton again in the match for third and fourth and scored a pin in 2:26. He is a super technical wrestler,” Slaughter said. ”He knows his wrestling. I think he gained a little more confidence in himself. Restarted offkindofslow. He lost to a Reeths-PufFer kid who he turned around and beat for third and fourth, beat him pretty bad. I think he kind ofgained some confidence, which is big for him.” Reyd Zoennan (41 -10) at 120 pounds, Jordan Humphrey (33-2) at 126 pounds and Liam Renner (36-16) at 144 pounds were the Saxon team’s other three regional qualifiers who all won one match before bowing out of the state tournament in the regional blood round (the consolation semifinals.) ♦ H • J NT..' •iTl' > I I •f !i ♦ ' i r P b I t I ‘ b ’’‘-la.a -I ^1 . * • Is I J i 1 I .•. 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The Viking varsity wrestling team will be a part of the final eight at Wings Event Center for the second season in a row after knocking off Montrose Hill-McCloy 50-15 in the regional final in Saginaw. That win came on the heels of a 62-9 win over host Swan Valley. The lead grew slowly at first for the Vikings in the regional final with three straight decisions, followed by a major decision, a technical fall and then a couple of pins. The Vikings won the first seven flights and had a 30-0 lead midway through the dual. Bryan Aguilera got the regional final started for the Vikings with a 10-3 win over Montrose’s Owen Perior in the 285-pound bout, and then things flipped to the light­ weights. Dakota Harmer outscored Biysen Briggs 6-2 at 106 pounds and Stephan Aldrich took a 6-3 win over Freddy Priest at 113. Lakewood then took a 15-3 major decision by Oliver Johnson over Ivin Perior at 120 pounds and an 18-2 tech­ nical fall for Vincent Stamm against Isiah Suttle at 126. Kade Boucher didn ’ t take long to get the Lakewood team its first pin ofthe regional final. He stuck Travis Lanford 23 seconds into their 132-pound match. LJ Rogers followed that up withapinofMontrose’sAustin Larkin halfaminute into the second period of their 138-pound match. Lakewood would go on to add a4-1 win by Bryson BoucheroverGauge Vinckeat 150poundsanda 16-0technical fall from Calder Villanueva at 157 against Montrose’s Richard Cummings. Villanueva’s win wasabigone. Cummings won an individual district championship last Saturday taking a 7-3 win over Vllanueva in their 157-pound semifinal match at the individual district tournament. Jacob Everett and Joel Simon, at 190 pounds and 215 respectively, closed out the dual with first period pins for the Vikings. 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' ’*1. t I .uh' k-« I » 4 iT T. * 4 f f * t • ft r I t k * .4;«i « t r 1 J I (TTP* J I t i I 1 a'E ’ r I I . fl I t* • < 1 t di. * I .'I k fl - f’ \ M- f iff ' /“•'uf 11 ■ .^J• IV I «I V* I > 4 4 I I r . h i i n fl i J t il tf f 1 I s gt J HI I ■w fcaijg^ I I L ALiitJ 7^ ♦ 1 r . 1* r ■ A h iti 1 A ■ /« <4/ IT > X • ftn d •w '1 I 7 s •1 a t ■ » 4 * r r. f '4; - * lb y. I' 1 t Ik / r -i. h 1 k i" •A 7 c Fighting Scot senior defender Caleb Summerhays fires the puck away from his net and keeper Sam Hoag as Catholic Central’s Isaac Kapenga tries to get in the way during their contest at Kentwood Ice Arena J Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer kowski with six and a halfm inutes left in the first period. The Fighting Scots spent a little more time than they would have liked with four men on the ice. They were called for seven penalties in the game. “If you can hold a team to no power play goals, you have got it down,” coach Bultema said. “We work on that every week. The guys, we’re a short bench today we’ve got some sickness and some other stuff going on, the kids battled today. When you can shut down a team, I think we had seven penalty kills there, and that changes the momentum and that really fires us up and helps us with the win.” He liked how his guys stayed in structure and out­ worked the Cougars’ power play, stayed in lanes, and blocked some shots. The Scots were midway through the second period, Caledonia was whistled for a two-minute interference penalty and 1:57 later a two-minute roughing penalty putting it on ±e penalty kill for almost a full four minutes. They managed to kill off both penalties with an especially stellar final two minutes in which it felt like ±e Scots were able to keep ±e puck in the Cougars’ end for more time than it was in ±eir own. The Scots also had a couple of penalties in the first five minutes of the third period that they managed to skate through unharmed. “We locked them down. We’ve been working on it in practice. We got a lot of those,” Hoag said of him and his squad killing off the penalties. “They’re taking away the shot lanes, the back doors, doing a lot of communicating. It all plays into it.” Hoag said all the guys are doing a good job of com- municating, but especially Lewandowski and the team captain Kauffman. The Fighting Scots, a co-op team with Caledonia, Lowell and Thomapple Kellogg, were back in action at Mona Shores Saturday for a 4-2 non-conference win. They will head to Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo for an MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinal against OK Conference Rue Division rival Byron Center Feb. 24. The Scots and Bulldogs skated to a 4-4 draw during their regular season match-up, and the Bulldogs earned a 1 -0 overtime victory over Caledonia in the third-place game of last weekend’s OK Conference Tournament. “We learned a lot from [Byron Center] in the OK Conference Tournament last week. The boys are ready,” coach Bultema said. “We were again running through some sickness in that tournament. We tested out some new systems. It worked well. We’re about as prepared as you can get.” The wins last weekend move Caledonia’s record to 18-6-1 overall this season. As the celebration at the end wound down and the Scots prepped to head over and thank the home fans for their support Friday, junior Rylan Bultema skated quickly over to his bench and passed the puck along to coach Bultema, who slipped it into his right coat pocket - a souvenir to present to Hoag later in the locker room. Hoag had 27 saves in the win Friday. t I In the win over Mona Shores Saturday, Caledonia got two goals from Lewandowski and one each from Ethan Sova and Tony Kauffman. Simon had two assists and Sova, Kauffman and Gabe Supuk had one assist each. Vikings win their way to Wings Stadium again 1 *r » J f f. ) I i k I f k;-. 4 ft I.. I ».,. k I r Caledonia sophomore Drew Nichols fires a shot at the Catholic Central net during a Friday night contest at Kentwood Ice Arena. I r • ♦ ■ A 1 a t Y>;* r 9 Sam Hoag is a goalie. He’s always been a goalie. He started as a keeper in Squirt A at about ten years old. Now he’s the wall at the back of the Caledonia varsity hockey team that capped off a 5-1-1 season in the OK Conference Rue Division with a 4-1 win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Kentwood Ice Arena Friday. With 56.4 seconds left on the third period clock, and the puck in the net at the far end of the ice, the short-handed Fighting Scots spun back the other di­ rection to their own net to celebrate with their junior net-minder. Hoag was credited with his first goal ever, at any level. “I didn’t even see it until I saw everyone celebrating you know. They shot it all the way down the ice. I was close,” Hoag said. “Their guy shot it and I was the closest to it. “It counts.” “It’s fantastic for the guys,” Caledonia head coach Jeremy Bultema said. “You saw it out there on the ice and in the locker room they were charged for him.” Hoag was strong in his net all night long, the Scots scored three early goals including two from sophomore Drew Nichols, and the Caledonia penalty kill was out­ standing when it needed to be - and it needed to be a lot. Senior Henry Simon also scored early for the Scots as they had a 3-0 lead 8:09 into the contest. Ty Lewand­ owski and Austin Osborn both notched assists during that early stretch. Catholic Central got a 4-on-4 goal from Henry Kwiat- I I t I «» V I /, j'.' I df- wood won ±e first 12 weight classes to lead 62-0. That run included wins by the Vikings’ Everett, Simon, Harmer, Aldrich, Johnson, Stamm, Kade Boucher, Rogers, Hudson Goethals, Bryson Boucher, Villanueva and Gage LaRoche. The MHSAATeam Finals will be held Feb, 21 and 22 at Wings Event Center. The Vikings arrived in Kalamazoo as the number eight seed a year ago and immediately had to take on state powerhouse Dundee in the quarterfinals. The Vikings are expecting a better draw this time around. They entered ±e state tournament ranked eighth in the state, but jumped up to number six after knocking off number three Portland at their team district tournament. Montrose was ranked ninth coming into the regional tournament. Seeding for the Division 3 State Finals will be deter­ mined Sunday evening. The final eight teams including the sixth ranked Vikings, No, 1 Dundee, No. 3 Yale, No. 4 Allegan, No. 5 Whitehall, No. 7 Hart, No. 8 Williamston and an unranked Ogemaw Heights team. The D3 quar­ terfinals begin at 4:30 pm Friday. The D3 semifinals are scheduled for noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, and the D3 final will be contested at 3:45 pm Feb. 22. Lakewood will have three guys competing at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit ±e weekend of Feb. 28-March 1 thanks to top four finishes at their MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Whitehall last Saturday, Feb. 15. Bryson Boucher won a regional championship at 150 pounds with a major decision, a pin and then a 19-2 technical fall of Tri County’s Tristan Vantimmeren in the 150-pound championship match. Simon was the runner-up in his 285-pound weight class. He pinned Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Walker Roossien and then teammate Bryan Aguilera to get to the championship bout where he was bested 5-0 by Central Montcalm’s Wayion Lingeman. Stamm also made it through at 126 pounds with a fourth­ place finish. His blood round win over Swan Valley’s Owen Hare was his 30th victory of the season. Kade Boucher, a state qual ifier a year ago, had his season end with 43 victories. He was one of four Vikings to bow out of ±e state tournament in ±e regional blood round, one win away from qualifying for ±e state finals. He was joined in that distinction by 106-pounder Dakota Harmei» 215-pounder Jacob Everett and Aguilera. The Viking team also had Calder Villanueva competing in the 157-pound weight class in Whitehall. SAXONS Continued from Page 14 third dual in three days. They had a make-up with Jackson Northwest too on Monday. The Hastings boys were hit with their first defeat of the conference season, 16-14, against the Mounties. Barton rolled a 178, Wilkins a 187, Miles Lipsey a 175 and Hunter Pennington a 166 to win points for the Saxon boys in the regular games. The Hastings girls were bested 22-8 by the Mounties getting two points from Schild thanks to scores of 169 and 188. Stoline earned a point with a 143 and Simmet took one with a 159. In the lead up to those final conference duals, the 1-8 gathered at M-66 Bowl for the conference singles championship Saturday. Lipsey placed second in the boys’ contest to earn all conference honors and Wilkins was 15th to earn honorable mention all-conference. The Saxon boys also had Pennington 19th, Cole 38th, Brody Mix 30th and Barton 32nd. On the girls’ lanes, Simmet earned all-conference honors with a tenth-place finish and Stoline earned honorable mention all-conference by placing 11th. The Hastings girls’ team also had Schild 19th, Ramey 22nd, and Kass Harton 28th. The Saxons continue a busy week with five straight days of competition by taking part in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Team and Singles Tournaments at Spectrum Lanes Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20-21. 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Lowell kept its bid for a 12th consecu­ tive MHSAA Division 2 Team Wrestling State Championship alive with a 75-0 win over the Thomapple Kellogg varsity wrestling team in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Final in Battle Creek, but not before the Trojans got some late heroics from Maxwell Knowles and Griffin Grummet to score a 39-38 win over host Harper Creek in the regional semifinals. pie Trojans needed pins in the final two weight classes to pull aheadofthe Beavers on the scoreboard, and they managed to score those 12 points. Knowles pulled off the unexpected in his 144-pound bout with Amaree Armstrong. Knowles pinned his Harper Creek opponent midway through the second period after Arm­ strong had scored the only take down of the match in ±e first period. Armstrong led 4-1 following a locked hands penalty against Knowles on the top early in ±e second period. But Knowles was sti 11 right where he wanted to be - on top. Armstrong couldn’t take advantage ofhis free chance to get off the bottom and Knowles kept working, and working and working until Armstrong was on his back. “I got my legs in deep and it was a lot of pressure on him. My right leg was applying a lot ofpressure,” Knowles said. “I am a new wrestler. I’m not great in other positions other than top.” Knowles, a junior, came into the bout with a 12-28 overall record this season and /irmstrong sported a 28-13 mark. This is Knowles’ first high school wres­ tling season. “I want to be a fighter, and my old school didn’t offer wrestling so I trans­ ferred schools to Middleville so I could be a wrestler,” Knowles said. “I might as well, you only get one opportunity to do wrestling really. I come from a Jiu Jitsu background, so a lot of moves you do in Jiu Jitsu you do while you’re on your back. It is okay to be on your back. Breaking those Jiu Jitsu habits has been really hard coming into wrestling because obviously it’s the opposite principle.” Grummet, a sophomore, followed up by jt swept all 14 weight classes in the final against TK. The Red Arrows’ win over the Trojans included nine pins. “Getting back to the regional final is nice. It has been a couple years,” Fletke said, “the final 16. I think it has been three years for us since we’ve been in this position. It is just nice for the whole team. We brought 50 some kids here to watch what we’ve been working for this whole season. It is a fami ly. We could have brought 28, but no we want everyone to witness it, because we all work toge±er in the room every day for each other.” Curtis is now the last TK wrestler stand­ ing. He placed third in the 165-pound weight class at the MHSAA Division 2 Individual Regional Tournament at Gull Lake Saturday. The Trojan team also had Smith at 175 pounds, Miller at 113, Peter at 157 and Bossenberger at 165 all qualify for the regional tournament. Miller, Smith and Bossenberger won one match each before falling in the blood round. Curtis improved his record to 38-11 on the season with a 3-1 day. He scored a 17-2 technical fall against St. Joseph’s Riley Halverson in the blood round and then knocked off Parma Western’s Titan Parker 11-2 in the match for third at their weight class. «fe ''i » e / K> I < Thornapple Kellogg junior 144-pounder Maxwell Knowles works to turn over Harper Creek’s Amaree Armstrong in their penultimate bout of the MHSAA Division 2 Team Regional Semifinal at Harper Creek High School Wednesday Knowles' pin and a 150-pound pin by teammate Griffin Grummet pushed TK to a 39-38 win over the Beavers. Photos by Brett Bremer pinning Harper Creek’s Caden Molak 61 seconds into their 150-pound match to se­ cure the victory for ±e TK team. Grummet also clinched the Trojans’ district champi­ onship win over Gull Lake a week earlier. “Two weeks in a row, as a sophomore he has been ±rown into ±at situation and he has done a really good job,” TK head coach Dayne Fletke said of Grummet. “He’s a team player. He wrestles for the team. That is a good place to put him if it’s going to come down to it ” Harper Creek had a couple spots where points got away from them, Raini Braska at 120 pounds forTK against ±e Beavers’ Camren Brock and Diego Rodas at 126 pounds against Harper Creek’s Devan Garcia, held on to allow just five-point technical falls rather than six-point pins. Those two flights where the Beavers were heavy favorites added ten points to their team total ra±er than a possible 12. “Coming in, to start off the night we were looking at Harper Creek who is a solid, solid program, and we were talking to the kids and saying every point counts,” Fletke said. “If you go through there and you look, any of ±ose kids ±at didn’t get pinned, even getting teched saves ±e team a point... ±at really put us in a situation to pull that out. “They might have had a tall order, but they knew ±ey were going to give 100 percent and ±ey weren’t going to back down. That makes a difference in a dual. The team wins, we all win. If one wins, we all win as well. Those are ±ings ±is group has going for ±em.” TK opened the dual strong against Harper Creek, taking a 21 -0 lead through four weight classes. Camden Peter at 157 pounds, Blake Bossenberger at 165 and Jayce Curtis at 175 all scored pins for TK to open the dual. Peter managed his with four seconds left on the third period clock. Bossenberger and Curtis scored their pins early in the second period of their matches. That early Trojan run was capped off by a 20-13 win for Jackson Smith over Julian Landenberger in the 190-pound bout. Christien Miller scoring a pin 57 sec­ onds into the 113-pound match against Harper Creek’s Carson Andrews account­ ed for TK’s only other points until the late heroics from Knowles and Grummet. Harper Creek got a 13-4 major decision from Sean Johnson over Tanner Buxton at 215 pounds and had heavyweight Ricky Johnson pin TK’s Abram Dutcher 65 seconds into their 285-pound match. Cohen Renner then added a forfeit win for the Beavers as the line-up flipped to 106 pounds. After the two technical falls at 120 and 126 for ±e Beavers, the Harper Creek team took ±e lead in the dual for the first time at 32-27 thanks to a pin by Jackson Pennock in his 132-pound bout with TK’s Bennett MacDonald. 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I OMIfllH ■ • Newspaper advertising design • Some newspaper composition/layout Responsibilities include: 1 ? * i — NOW HIRING — I * kA I i A I / « o • »4«- � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-02-27.pdf ded70ff0fe3e39e92380e6ba8588f6e8 PDF Text Text 5 -"'■.Ml I V* ►. 4 I 4 \ 4 INSIDE I 1 f. . •$ i 1H3W liwfe O' 2M0XA2 3JTF8't i : < 4 A I LIONS AND PANTHERS LAST TWO SHY OF REGIONAL SPOT VIKINGS REACH FINAL FOUR FOR FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS PAGE 13 PAGE 10 PAGE 16 r <«>--- e PENNFIELD CATCHES SAXONS TO SHARE 1-8 TIRE y I a*- ft TODAY'S EDITION f - ■ ■■< ■ ri Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 THE HASTINGS ih .01/1 .OVf JOV BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 44 I I 4 i z ,9 X I ii s I I I 9 Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer SINCE 1856 $1.50 and he told us he would put our name in the ring for it,” Wright told The Hastings Banner. “He said there are a u ’eat deal of schools in the state that could get it so don’t get your hopes up. Several weeks later, he called and said we got it.” School officials are excited that their students will have an oppor­ tunity to gain hands-on experience with the Amatrol equipment included in the IGNITE program. DK High School shop teacher Brad Knobloch plans to teach his students the new technology next year. “This grant will open new doors for our students by providing them with the opportunity to earn Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) certifications, which major — rn lUJ Thanks to the Michigan Manufacturing Association’s (MMA) advocacy efforts last year, the state legislature approved a $1 mil­ lion grant to Delton Kellogg High School as one of two schools to pilot the IGNITE/Amatrol Mastering Manufacturing program in the fall, according to an article published in this month’s issue of Michigan Manufacturing (MiMfg) Magazine. Athens High School in Troy also received the grant. After applying for the grant in July, Superintendent Jeremy Wright did not know what to expect. “I was surprised. We discussed the grant with Geramy from Amatrol, ' O i >ii [r LV y. 1 * From left, Delton Kellogg High School shop teachers Tess and Brad Knobloch. lQ0ff0(-< flQtH Qpoh^/l nottftCl "ItsI moi 1 •'A' - ,A o£'.Q bni- 22^1 3isfto£G.- qort.? wihiiiM etna yd sstofn ion BARRY COUNTY DK High School approved for $1M state grant for manufacturing program iKifiBS rtBiH XQ It'/ THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, February 27, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com bil DEVOTED TO ) I Photos by Greta Munger employers highly value,” Knobloch said. "Additionally, it will equip them with practical skills applicable across a wide range of industries. Amatrol equipment is expected to arrive in April. Tess Knobloch will also teach the IGNITE program to students. “We are in the process of setting up the metal shop as our new IGNITE Program teaching space,” Tess Knobloch told The Banner Through the IGNITE/Amatrol program, students will learn skills that could lead them to several career paths, including Robotics and Automation, Industrial Design, and IT/Network Security, to name a few. DK High School Principal Jim See GRANT on 5 i riafilo afnebiaei yfnuoj 0 iBBneiooWl Ie aoitiloq County residents clash over national politics at Moolenaar office hours a; 1 Chiefs reflect on rash of high profile fires, tell homeowners to remain vigilant with fire safety a t |T J* • t i i S ) * 1 . * ♦ I I I ^SSs^ f. M J t* J PB9 & i k / T CH LIE f t I MW I K ft ti’« I CA bK'AV 1 •< i w 1* > J J r ♦' e .4 il AZ [K I | < I ol J J I 1 onTaflj boeiaiM yileM ? 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Many speakers took time to praise the Republican representa­ tive who serves Michigan’s Second Congressional district, which includes Barry County, while others criticized him for his perceived compliance with odl I1 3^ ^'1 J ■ I.S 4 Molly Macleod Editor ns wtibl ^QR-aaw w ,nuoH 3 aril ign i 1 A-. •» A group of citizens concerned with Elon Musk’s involvement in federal agencies, among other things, planned a protest this week to "welcome" Congressman John Moolenaar during his Tuesday office hours at the Hastings Public Library. Their action prompted a turnout from those in support of Moolenaar and the Trump Administration. Photos by Molly Macleod It ¥1 J*- 1 r. I I —4 — Ik A -r ill J .'’fnr.rraty/ 7 X 4 u ?';^cuM nCL ) iPw bsmecrr^ to quoig A Jesxnq c ben'Uilq 4©(Wlt ie nnnmF ^aeionegE BOaeuT BHl pH!. jb leenelaoM nrtob •’’‘^^msseignoO fl osJcrnoTTi noilOR liefll viG’^dL.; aiiduR agniJaeH MMH nodeUainimbA qrribiT o - “ssnolooM to I 1 s • * > ZB r b laiaoajaE Hr<- I4K > ■ \ .1 I 't 1 1^ EUS ECT.^ y « :■ 1 Our kid'> neoj- •f •• : ■’ • t 9 * - f 71 •K the Trump Administration. Despite the high turnout, Moolenaar was not present at the monthly office hours, with Josiah Williams represent­ ing the congressman. The office hours are typically used as a chance for res­ idents to seek help navigating federal agencies. Moolenaar himself does not usually attend these office hours. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, speakers waited in line, one by one, for their chance to speak in front of Moolenaar’s representative and a crowd of their peers. At times, the meeting grew contentious, with mem­ bers of the crowd often responding to '•*» * ». f 4 Firefighters work to fight a blaze a Smith & Doster in November that led to the loss of the building. The county has seen multiple, high-profile structure fires this winter. File photo Jayson Bussa drop to a number of devastating structure fires throughout the coun­ ty. In November, a fire destroyed Delton-based car dealership Smith and Doster followed by a fire that caused a total loss at Yankee Springs restaurant Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon. Most recently, earlier this month, a fire destroyed Gymnastics in Motion, a long-standing gymnastics gym located in Middleville. While these large commercial fires caught headlines, fire crews continued to contend with plenty of residential fires, too, including in December when an Orangeville Township blaze claimed the life of a teenager See FIRE on 2 Contributing Writer After multiple, high-profile struc­ ture fires around Barry County this winter, Thomapple Township Emergency Services Chief Bill Richardson hopes residents are reminded of the importance of proper fire safety. “I try to keep (fire safety) in the public’s eye, but I think it’s some­ thing we’re so conditioned to not think it’s going to happen to us,” Richardson said. “We preach it to the kids in school and they go back to their parents and tell them, but I think a lot of people think it’s not going to happen to them.” This winter has been the back- See POLITICS on 2 I I 1 annii. I f I 4 H I 110 19 t tkhs xt fF- PERFORMING ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ MARCH 6-8 «« sr A r- ill O' W“ H' * » ' PAGE 4 5.1 s nj2 rao*Ry2 OT HXHVflW RMDWBUIHT W? y u 41 ■r A? 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Desiree Holley shared the story of her daughter, a federal employ­ ee, whose job has been impacted by cuts stemming from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is being led by Musk. “My daughter is a federal employee, Holley said. “Every federal employee lakes an oath when they go into those federal employee jobs. She works for NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) in Ann Arbor and she is scared to death. She has already seen 15 employees just gel terminated for no reason, doing their job. She has three kids that she is trying to take care of, and it is not fair (what) this president, this administration does our employees, does those that are doing a good job, according to the oath that they took for this country, to do the things that they do to help our country move forward,” Holley said. It is power to the people. We can change the tide around it, and we should, when there’s things that are not done in accordance with our Constitution and in accordance to what we know is right. We need to change it and step up for it and turn it around,” Continued from Page 1 speakers mid-speech or shouting over others. Tuesday's contention comes on the heels of increased political action by a group of county residents opposed to the Trump Administration's decision to allow Elon Musk's involvement in various federal agencies. The group planned to “welcome” Congressman Moolenaar at the office hours on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post from the Barry County Democratic Party. This prompted rep­ resentatives from the Barry County Republican Party to show up in sup­ port of Moolenaar on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the citizen group protested outside of Moolenaar’s Caledonia office, demanding the congressman take action to remove Musk’s influence from the federal government. On Feb. 17, President’s Day, the group picketed in front of the Barry County Courthouse. Chris Bush, Barry County Democratic Party chairperson, said the group was made up of concerned citizens. We’re not necessarily here as a partisan thing. This is all about the Constitution and Representative Moolenaar fulfilling his oath to the Constitution,” said Bush. “I think that’s what a lot of people who are like-minded with us are going to be bringing to his aide’s attention.” Dozens on all sides of the political spectrum stood in line to speak out during Tuesday’s event. “We stood by for four years while our rights were being taken during the Biden Administration,” said Bethany Matthews, speaking in support of Moolenaar. “There were many people laid off while the pipelines were shut down. (Members of our military) were forced to leave if they were unvaxxed. We were forced to stay in our homes.” Ken Scheck, a pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, said his church was “attacked” by Musk and the president “for caring for the least among us, for giving care for those who need care beyond their own abil­ ity.” “My concern is what’s going to hap- >♦ * tt 44 % / .V 4 I I > .-Ti’ •J Jr' > 1 0?" she added. Many speakers pushed back on the statements of those who went before them. I’m very sorry to the woman whose daughter is losing her job but I want to remind you that we live in an at-will state, said Abby Taylor. “You can be fired for any reason as long as it's legal in almost every stale in the coun­ try Taylor also criticized audience mem­ bers for speaking over one another, interrupting speakers' allotted time. Barry County Republican Parly Chairwoman (Zyndi Twichell said the event was eye-opening for her. I was there today to represent the Constitution and truth. I was there for the purpose of letting Congressman John Moolenaar know that I support him in defending the original intent of our federal Constitution as he supports President Trump in removing unconsti­ tutional federal programs and spending under the executive branch,” Twichell wrote in an email to The Banner. “I had no real expectations of the office hour — it was a time to express sup­ port for Congressman Moolenaar and President Trump in eliminating uncon­ stitutional spending taking place within tioi' I I 1 -AW. r V X f •1 i .»( V 1 « 1 ; I 1 ?kA? f r 1 5 •e .4 9 * 4 I I I W♦ FIRE Continued from Page 1 I near Plainwell. The high-profile nature of these fires may make it seem like the winter has been especially active for fire crews, but Richardson pointed to numbers for his own department that showed it’s a fair­ ly typical winter. Last year, Thomapple Township Emergency Services responded to 13 structure fires. This year, that number has crept up to 15. Total losses on those fires are Tl f Several members of the local clergy spoke up on Tuesday, Here, Danny Quanstrom, pastor at Hastings Nazarene Church, voices his concerns over the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to sensitive data. 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A A'i ▼w k S ’’ I * I s A icv L « ‘i.'i 1 «—* k •k 1 t V TH . _ • r ' ■' • * Mailed periodicals postage paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 and additional offices. Published Thursday. ...... $7Q/yr. or $14/mo Barry County................. Adjoining Counties...... Elsewhere In Michigan Elsewhere In U.S......... Single Copy................... .-’91®*-* * 'O wiii:*®*" . «j.'X£.a_a« Kr-r;^ir'wawMF»Miv« Mon.-Th. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. < .................. 269-945-9554 ; to < *A ' K Circulation Hours: -.*»v -■ip ir ■ DELIVERY J** s Sl '• ADVERTISING I . k.’* THE HASTINGS BANNER ) 1 eT < A ♦* V r also about even between the two years. However, a fire at Bradford White last year inflated that number and with­ out factoring that one in, total losses would be significantly higher this year. It comes with the territory in ±e winter — especially a frigid one like this year. “When you’re heating your home, it just depends on what you’re heating with,” said Richardson, adding that older homes are more susceptible to fire risks. “Codes have really straightened up a lot of the risks,” he added. “You don’t see as many fires in ±e newer-built homes because of code changes.” “The human factor is always the out­ lier,” Richardson said. “We have peo­ ple who overload circuits or use exten­ sion cords inappropriately. People who self-install fireplaces and wood-buming chimneys without cleaning them. Those are all human factors that can’t be changed with codes.” But, even when it comes to fire codes — which dictate how often a commercial building should be inspected and what inspectors are looking for — they vary depending on the municipality. Local departments also need the personnel and capacity to inspect properties when needed. While many commercial buildings are sub­ jected to regular inspections, it’s not a silver bullet to avoid fire hazards. Jim Yarger, long-time chief of the Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department, didn’t go as far as say­ ing this year was an especially active one for fires, instead, that instances of structure fires typically ebb and flow. “We'll have some winters where it seems like we run all winter and then we'll have a winter where we don’t have anything,” said Yarger, who said a typical year will see his department make roughly 14 runs to structure fires. “I don't know if there is a pattern to that, I just know it goes up and down.” -T’ 4 < -...sf F" '- ; >• * CONTACT US I I <it I V" (USPS #71830) J if ( — m .whwi I* 1 ) r' 'liw** WMV. vs'iKWH*)* * * f * -zA" 4 .« I DI\’A Jazz Orchestra | Fri. 04/2317:30 pm ".^*4. w r *. I Grand Rapids Symphony | Music of Han-y' Potter | Sun. 04/1313:00 pm •rr J' 513)'* ,-■ I Bl c< »» -Z 1 the executive branch." Twichell added it was informative to listen to each speaker. She criticized those who interrupted speakers and shouted over others. “We need to bring our country back to the original intent of our forefathers — dependence on God and family, not on the government,” Twichell stated. To emphasize her point Twichell quoted Thomas Jefferson: “A govern­ ment big enough to give you every­ thing you want is strong enough to take everything from you.” Bush, on the other side of the polit­ ical spectrum, said her group hopes Tuesday’s demonstration will lead to a town hall with Moolenaar present to hear from his constituents. “One of the things that we real­ ly hope for is that Congressman Moolenaar will hold a town hall that he participates in directly," Bush said. “And (that) he has the chance to hear directly from all his constituents who attend the town hall. Bush added she thinks a two-way conversation with the congressman would be more productive than speak­ ing with his representative, Williams, who then passes communication along to Moolenaar. 44 HAi:TIN6£ P£RF0^MIN6 — APTt CENTFP Professional Events 7 t J b i *1 ' I4 ICl' < X s I fy- ^4’*' • J 1 > < y' NEWSPAPER OBMV 4 ii' 1 I Hasting!* residents will see the streets turn green for a 19th year next month at the annual South Jefferson Street Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The parade steps offat 4 p.m. on Monday, March 17. The parade will follow its typical route down Jefferson, Church and Court streets in downtown Hastings. Revelers will see various community groups and officials decked out in their finest greenery. As always, first responders will be a fixture of the parade, offering youngsters an up-close look al police and fire vehicles, along with other heavymachinery. ri • Ki ' 4 « I z"V r,V P Edrtor J tiT jy ■lA' Molly Macleod t w■ ,y R •• t V r I. �1 1 A »I 'in» '*1 rnoo.WfWi ' 1 1I a I , I• f f Hastings, DK and Barry ISO boards hold joint meeting discussing potential regional enhancement millage r I I fl Molly Macleod IM '3?'t A/. • Editor jfc- Board of education members from Hastings Area School System, Delton Kellogg Schools and the Barry Interme­ diate School District gathered for a rare meeting of the minds on Monday. The joint board meeting was called to dis­ cuss a potential regional enhancement millage for the ISD, which services both HASS and DKS. Though it is still in its most nebulous stage of planning, if passed, the region­ al enhancement millage would allow another source of funding for HASS and DKS, disseminated via the ISD. Unlike money generated from a bond issue, funds generated from a regional enhancement millage can be used for including hiring almost anything support staff. Bond funding is typically constricted in its uses, often only for building and facility improvements. Gary Goscenski of Perspectives Con- w '1 > ' 6 ■'1, >' ’r I v .'*: I f tin I 4 I »• I « < ' 1 I I * I ■i '4 I t 17 fen-t 1 i ri If X h. 1. '<>- Xlc .'4? I« I I >4 41 *» >7 r »r Til A) lie 5ft, 1 «« • » . I 4 I * » r-ft* tn ‘ V J , > 11 •» .. t J «c 3 Thursday, February 27, 2025 h n r* X 'J THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HastingsBanner.com ” J-:: J * 4 ■vl suiting, a Paw Paw-based firm, set the stage for discussion between the boards on Monday. Once the three boards reach a consensus on a few options they would like to explore for the millage, Perspec­ tives Consulting will issue a survey to district residents. The survey will collect data on which options are likely to pass, or not, and will allow for residents to express their opinions in open-ended response questions. “The idea here is we’re going to give voters options, rather than saying to voters, ‘This is it; will you vote for it? said Goscenski. All responses will be posted publicly once the survey is complete. The survey, once available, can be completed online. Residents wishing to fill out a paper copy can find one at the schools. Perspectives Consulting is a familiar firm to HASS residents — it conducted a similar survey ahead of HASS’s suc­ cessful 2023 bond issue. 4 41 Goscenski said one of the challenges he anticipates with passing a regional enhancement millage is increasing awareness of the ISD and the services it provides residents. The regional enhancement millage could be on ballots as soon as November 2025. Delton Kellogg board members raised concerns with a November at­ tempt. Should the three boards follow that timeline, the ballot language would have to be set in stone before knowing the results of Delton Kellogg’s upcom­ ing May bond request. DK board members suggested po­ tentially pushing the millage back to May 2026. Though nothing is yet set in stone, discussions will continue between the three boards in the coming weeks. Should the boards stick to the original November timeline, voters could see survey information rolling in as soon as next month. 'v < 1 •1 r I* • s *♦ 4 . b • J 1 Gary Goscenski of Perspectives Consulting returned to Hastings this week for a joint meeting between the Hastings Area School System, Delton Kellogg Schools and Barry Intermediate School District boards of education. Goscenski’s firm plans to survey voters on options for a potential regional enhancement millage. Photo by Molly Macleod .1^ I I * Delton woman charged in fatal crash set for April prelim A. * I aii< I - “W’ ' 1 ' A J 1 7 I Dennis Mansfield * % - { 1 5. ' 'tot*;-., »■ ekrT!;*.. AjAr A m J >:< V * ♦I. I. **•* * r ‘1 / •>-,1 . . 1 I 1 u i •4.1 h I ^4 1 1 . -e-^*’** 'V^ r Kylee Brooks appeared in Barry County District 56B Court before Judge Michael Schipper on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with the judge scheduling a preliminary hearing for April 21. Photo by Dennis Mansfield 1 • Z’l 1 i ?®Ic J r nr • r\ .:]O! ' 1 Staff Writer The court case of a Delton woman charged in a fatal crash will continue with a preliminary hearing set for late April. Kylee Lynn Brooks, then 19, of Delton was charged with four criminal counts, including reckless driving causing death, after her alleged involvement in a June 14, 2024, accident on Dowling Road, west of M-37, in Baltimore Township that led to the death of an 84-yearold Middleville woman, Arlene Willis, as well as injuring another person. According to news reports, a preliminary investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Office stated that a line of vehicles was headed eastbound on Dowling Road, when the lead vehicle pulling a trailer slowed down to turn right into a driveway. At the same time, a black Buick driven by Willis’ daughter, 60‘year-old Susan Alcala of Middleville, was turning left into a gravel pit driveway. Brooks, driving a Ford Maverick in the same direction, allegedly attempted to pass the slower vehicles ahead of her, but instead crashed into the turning vehicle. Willis, who was a passenger in the Buick, was taken to a hospital where she later died. Along with the reckless driving charge, Brooks is also charged with a moving violation causing death, reckless driving causing serious impair­ ment of a body function and moving violation causing serious impairment of a body function. Brooks appeared in Barry County District 56B Court before Judge Michael Schipper on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with the judge scheduling a preliminary hearing for April 21. If convicted. Brooks faces up to 15 years in prison on the reckless driving causing death charge. I I f t I lA a * U4_2 f t I gasnr ’•B& Opioid community needs assessment data reteased as apptications roti in tor setttement tunds 4 i j 101 In i. < « - • L A f Molly Macleod n.i »' Al 1 I Editor 1 .)U j; I f > . T ‘'- Researchers at Michigan State Uni­ versity spent much of the fall getting to know Barry County residents with lived experience concerning the opioid epi­ demic. Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) Coordinator Liz Lenz shared the data compiled by researchers with the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners this week. The data, Lenz said, identifies com­ munity needs as the county prepares to divvy out a nearly $1.5 million chunk of funding from opioid settlements. MSU’s research team conducted a needs assessment for opioid community needs last year. “They came the last part ofAugust and the first week of September 2024 and they met with people throughout our county, mostly folks with lived experience and relevance to the opioid epidemic and crisis,” Lenz said. Instead of conducting quantitative research, based on concrete, numerical data, Lenz said the MSU researchers focused more on qualitative research — hearing directly from residents about their experiences and their opinions. “We decided to work with MSU to do face-to-face interviews, focus groups and listening sessions. And it was lovely, actually,” Lenz said. “Which is a word that is strange to use when we talk about people’s lives not being lovely as a result of opioids. But people felt heard. They felt welcomed. They appreciated the team that came from East Lansing, and we got to know them rather well as we traveled around the county. And we made sure that we went where people were.” Lenz said the researchers conducted 82 interviews in their weeks travel­ ing across the county. Thirty-one of those interviews were with community health professionals and representatives of community-based organizations. Nineteen interviews were with general community members, 27 with residents with lived experience and five members of public safety. Housing was identified as the greatest need to help lessen the negative impact of the opioid epidemic, closely followed by access to mental health services, transportation, community support and improved responses to those struggling with opioid addiction. I I I I 1 I 1 i 1 , J 4 /1 iftH I _;-r 5 -.1 CH ' 1 r I£d--: 414 iji' ; ’V ■ 1 I. *** f I 7 v I---------- 'ftV I I f I *1 * * 7J I (O' 1 T ,L,- I, ' 1• • I 1- ’ * ! I t ( —I •1 4 f» <1£. *'/ V*, 'IP’:'' Lv' i r I ..rf I I I ^1* I ' > »• •f » fr J '-/I 4 J i III f 3 I k 1 I i f >« I I I > r: * . * J <»• *1 4* f r I J ■ r.'' »• t I f k J 1^: 4 I ■ Cf I ■ J 7 r z J« I : J' ■ V'f' V I t r-' ■n y •*j t I : T I ,t » a J I I f r J 4 h 4 .cij- I t I/;’' « r I ♦ 1 il ,2 ' sf r ”• AT • ... f 4 1 t I I .* I I ■ ,1 , I 1 * ^*4 ( I I i J I a- i ' Bit 1 '■ n •t tJ I V ' I ' 4 B fl > fl s s*< h- jm 2ii ;/i£^ i V flS ■J « ■f 4.1 -MM-' J :li J. I* Htr /• t r I IA J T I . .. J t J I /* I f J: ' R ." I I 1 I t f I J ! J » il f ( 1 I •n ! « I t I •J I> gtfl* * • > 1 r. I > ! ■■-J •f ■ t !?*' .SI '1 • • fl » .9 I I i • 11 • I J f 0 '.y.’ I 0 ;r I • Jr. ■ J’ ' /I I -• «, / > X < I I : I J J*' . J *, f I r^rua 9 <7- J 1 .b s I y- I ? * I /1 . I' « ■ *I I- * ♦ I V i- ♦ ♦ The State of Michigan received $800 million from opioid settlements. Of that $800 million, Barry County is set to receive $1,499 million. More details about this funding can be found on the Barry County SATF web­ site: barrycountysatf.com/opioid-settlement/. Funds will be awarded based on guidance from Johns Hopkins Uni­ versity, the Michigan Association of Counties and local data. Funding will go toward projects that follow the key strategies listed in the opioid settlement court documents. Though commissioners will take the MSU data into account when deciding who will receive funds, the county will focus on proposals that address major community needs, identified through MDHHS MODA Dashboard data and the Barry County Opioid Community Assessment by Michigan State Univer­ sity. Priority areas include: • Recovery housing: Safe and sup­ portive housing for people in recovery. Homes for high-need groups should provide peer recovery support and com­ munity connections. Programs should be MARR-certified or working toward certification. • Recovery support services: Help for people staying sober, such as trans­ portation to treatment, childcare during treatment, supervised parenting visits, recovery coaching, and sober events. Programs should be designed with input from people with lived experience. • Harm reduction initiatives: Services that provide lifesaving resources, case management, and connections to treat­ ment for people using opioids. These programs should be led and promoted by people with lived experience. • Quick response teams (QRTs): Teams that follow up within three days of an overdose to offer support and resources. Follow-ups should be done by a certified recovery coach. Individuals and groups can apply to re­ ceive a chunk of the funding by emailing applications to OSFRFP2025@bccmha. org or dropping them off in person at the Barry County Administration Office, 220 W. State Street in Hastings. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on March 31. Interested parties can contact Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator, at llenz@bccmha.org for application help. k' ' Financial FOCUS 3 4 ■ b f Mr .1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Women Caregivers Face Financial Challenges On March we 8, observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning statistics connected to American women in the “sandwich generation” — those who care for children and parents or other relatives from a study by Edward Jones and research firms NEXT360 and Morning Consult: • Nearly half of women report feeling financially strained. • Almost two-thirds of women say caregiving duties have harmed their ability to save for their own financial goals. • More than halfof women have had to reduce their professional responsibilities due to caregiving, resulting in the loss of potential income. So, if you’re a sandwichgeneration woman, what can you do to improve your financial outlook? Consider these suggestions: Establish your own financial goals. Depending on the length and complexity of your caregiving duties, your own financial goals could be affected. For example, you may need to change your retirement date from what you had originally intended, or else adjust the retirement lifestyle you had envisioned, However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to establish your own short- and long­ term financial goals and then create a strategy for achieving them. In doing so, you may find it helpful to work with a financial professional. • Contribute as much as you can to your retirement accounts. Your caregiving obligations may be preventing you from working as many hours as you like, or perhaps even from accepting a higher-paying position. In either case, your ability to contribute to your retirement accounts may well be diminished. Nonetheless, each month try to put in as much as you can afford to your I RA and your 401 (k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. And if you do get salary increases, think about boosting your monthly contributions to your plan. • Don’t rush into taking Social Security. You can collecting Social start Security as early as age 62, and you might be tempted to do so if you’re feeling some financial pressure because of your caregiving responsibilities. But your monthly benefits can be bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which ♦ ♦ < C W il i ( I « will be age 67 if you were bom in I960 or later. So, if you can find other ways to bridge this gap — possibly through a spouse’s income or your own savings — it may well benefit you to wait as long as you can before collecting. « Maintain separate finances. If your parents are concerned about falling behind on their bills, they might suggest combining their bank accounts with yours. This may not be a good idea — if your finances get tangled with those of your parents, you could end up paying for some of their expenses, even if they can afford to do so themselves. Consequently, try to keep I « your finances separate. • Create a financial power of attorney. You may want to see whether your parents will agree to give you a financial power of attorney, so you can make decisions on their behalf should they become incapacitated. Such an arrangement can help protect them and you. » There’s no sugarcoating it: Caregiving can be financially taxing on caregivers. But by taking the appropriate steps, you may be able to help reduce some of the stress involved. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your, local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SIPC �I t t Jr 4 P I ’’ Thursday, February 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ft 1 www.HastingsBanner .com tn:;: t r-’ TKHS performing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ March 6-8 * r * I 9r 4^^ A 4 Molly Macieod Editor Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto, too, won’t be in Kansas next week. Instead, the merry band can be found inside the halls of Thomapple Kellogg High School’s performing arts center. Drama students at Thomapple Kellogg High School will follow the Yellow Brick Road to Oz in the TKHS spring musical “The Wizard of Oz” next week. Director Haley Bovee said the cast and crew have been putting in hours of rehearsal to make this an unforgettable show for all ages. Three performances are slated for March 6-8 at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tliey can be purchased online now at tkschools. Iudus.com/index.php and may also be available at the door each night. Customers can reserve their seat selections when purchasing tickets online in advance. Those who purchase tickets at the door on the night ofthe performance can still select seats based on availability. The stoiy of“The Wizard of Oz” follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a tornado to ±e magical land of Oz. In her quest to return home, she journeys along the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard, who is said to have the power to help her. Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow seeking a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, tliey face challenges from the Wicked Witch of the West and discover the importance of self-belief, friendship, and the idea that “There’s no place like home.” Bovee said she and the cast are excited to perform such a beloved show as “The Wizard of Oz. I am thrilled to be putting on ‘The Wizard ofOz.’ My parents introduced me to the movie from a young age, and it’s one of those stories that I keep coming back to,” said Bovee. “I think it resonates with a lot of people, and I’m hoping to fill our auditorium seats for these talented students.” Bovee, a 2020 TKHS graduate, graduated from Western Michigan University in December, earning her bachelor’s degree in vocal music education. ‘The Wizard of Oz” marks the first turn in the director’s seat for Bovee but she is no stranger to the TKHS stage. “The best part of the rehearsal process has been getting to know the students,” Bovee said. “The cast is talented and full of energy, and the crew is super creative. It’s amazing to see what these young adults can do. “It’s also been super cool to direct at ±e same high school I went to. I was in the students’ position five years ago, and I remember how much fun I had in the theater program. Those memories still stick with me, and I’m hoping that the students leave this program feeling the same way.” The production involves 35 student cast members, stu­ dent musicians and many additional students and adults working behind the scenes. Alyssa Spurgeon plays the role of Dorothy, who travels to Oz with Scarecrow, played by Alex Evans; the Tin Man, played by Lukas Walters; and the Cowardly Lion, played by Michael Sager-Wissner. Other cast members include Abigail Dumond as the Wicked Witch and Mrs. Gulch; Avery Hagemann as Glinda; Valerie Tamez as Aunt Em; Isaac Oprea as Uncle Heniy; and farmhands Zeke, Hickory and Hunk, played by Anthony Sager-Wissner, Lucas Eggers and Adam McLaughlin. Additional cast members include Sheamus Nutt as Professor Marvel, Anthony Sager-Wissner as the Wizard r 3*^ V 'A 1^ •! J A r I / f w • * J ~ L FT > L ft ; 9 s- < I ' II r t ’i t 1 J ► I 1 } I 1 2 ' J ♦:r Ilf i rW II 4 k' «A J w •ft fl I I 1 ? i z V /. 1» r < i « I t k r ! 1 Hl : J I I z I >• f ~ < 3 5 J ! 4 4 r. t I I • I The cast of Thornapple Kellogg High School's "The Wizard of Oz " Photos provided c »’ fi il. I I Performances are slated for March 6-8. IC i ■of t- ) I F I 4 aXa** J I I 1 % V / I 'i-L A ■pl < hi t I 4 I I Michael Sager-Wissner (Cowardly Lion) tries to scare Lukas Walters (Tin Man), Alex Evans (Scarecrow) and Alyssa Spurgeon (Dorothy). 4k ▼ r f 1 f S7/C . OX 2^. ■ 91- 3 I k--- 3 ■f i i I .< < r1i s a k' 1:'' 4^ II <iOGP *<■ ’*« . I I I 3a -IF.* * ;.^S^ t of Oz, Bo Snyder as an Emerald City guard, Chiya Collantes as the Coroner and Jackson Lambitz as the Mayor of Munchkin City. Several more students are involved in supporting roles such as flying monkeys, poppies, Munchkins, Winkies and Ozians. “The Wizard of Oz” is well-known for its fantastical special effects and set designs. Bovee said the stage crew at TKHS is stepping up to the challenge. “This TKHS performance will feature some special effects that are not commonly done on our stage, includ­ ing the use of fog and snow machines,” said Bovee. “Our auditorium manager, Mr. John Schilthroat, has also created r ] —X — • r* iiJ ■- ft ■> l-l. I 3 < ! Ik It ; -I * •w I i .1 i a green screen effect to project the head of our actor who plays the Wizard onto the back wall, along with flame projections. I think it’s a super cool effect, and I am so grateful to have a team ofcreative people to make moments like this come to life.” Though Bovee is looking forward to her directorial debut next week, she gave credit to the many parents and TK staff who have dedicated their time and help to the show. I m very grateful to have so much help in the form of TK staff and parents. It’s a huge job, and I didn’t realize how huge it was until I started this process. 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Marie, where both her books are set, is a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and highlights the language and culture of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in her work. A review of “Warrior Girl” from Birchbark Books says, “Set in the same community as Fire- 1 I *•’1 T J' I .. ■' n . I keeper’s Daughter, and featuring many ofthe same characters, ‘Warrior Girl Unearthed’ is the story of an Ojibwe teen who discovers a plot to profit off robbed Indigenous graves. With the help of a ragtag group of friends, (she) takes matters into her own hands to protect her community, and bring her ancestors home where they belong, while staring down challenges including generational grudges, bureaucratic subterfuge, unnerving stories of missing women, family secrets, and painful real­ ities about the legacy of colonialism. A thrilling heist gives way to a complex and compelling mystery, effortlessly exploring themes of identity, family, and reclamation in a Native community. All are welcome to join the group for its dis­ cussion. The Hastings Public Library is located at 227 MM E. State St. in Hastings. A I IM K • 11 1 t I £• T. I r?l r* • ^eisreo^ I t I 4h' * Ml - CM •» 17.'' '■ J K=-,r’: 4^71/ - 1 ' arr2) I 9 T:/j.'fi-q sat • If *VM ►r . 1 Ui p 9 C**- > «t A \l 1 ’• ♦> \ r iyJt.l.-; i. lOfno V t II V 4 p 'I’ ss^ws Tt K -119 s iLrJj’M i-l H F. > »*l c I lzAIT '■ T (1 < rti': . II .• i-l I? 4 J 4 I V z I 1< kJ W; fl •%' 1 1 rtf * k ' r 11 llhnir Il!l F— Alyssa Spurgeon rehearses a solo as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz." 11 Z ’ “ iCT ’’ % *« "free T Estimates ■I £mA— 1 • • 1 k * • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today '•- Use Spray Foam IRNAPPIE iJ^^&RANT Days/Weekends No Nights Now Hiring • Une Cook • Dishwasher • Host/Server STOP IN AN APPLY! (269)-795-3672 4525 M-37 Hwy Middleville r Historic Charlton Park receives $10K grant for track chair purchase Historic Charlton Park announced this week it has been selected to receive a $ 10,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The funding will offset the purchase of an all-teiTain wheelchair (track chair) to provide access to HCP’s grounds and trails for visitors that use mobility devices and wheelchairs. HCP will also embrace opportunities to loan the track chair to other units of local government to make their programming welcoming and accessible. “The purchase of the track chair will promote health and wellness for the Barry County community with a specific focus on a portion of the population that is often overlooked. Sharing this resource with other community organizations will allow for greater reach and usage, said Dan Patton, Barry County Parks director. Action Trackchairs, the company HCP plans to purchase its track chair from, are also in use at Michigan DNR state parks and recreation areas. There will be no charge to use the track chair, but reservations will be required. Fundraising is ongoing to cover the remaining cost, but HCP anticipates accept­ ing the first reservations in summer 2025. Learn more about the project by charltonpark.org/news events/ current-projects.htm I. The Barry Community Foundation provides grant funding for projects that positively impact the lives of Barry County residents and make positive, sustainable change. For additional information or questions about HCP, call 269-945-3775 or email info(§charltonpark.org. ’V ?7i I .H ft 'Wt: ! « R ? » T !S K ■ B 14 MM - V / ill JI1 t '«U Iaaa \ ir V 3 1. .•a r I I . I r I a « I 4 ■-vkft * r tlB 4 I e • I 0 !i iS 15^ 1 •f ■ • .ft r.*. 1; r I < I\ll 4< I t < K Ht' t w. * ' f jt ♦’ <• F a. V J t t .‘3 I •.I e < ‘H # I « It < vu I J*--' (• >* •< —■ ' «. . 1 sA bu N '.BA WM i ?. * L p« ♦ Historic Charlton Park announced this week it received a $10,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation to help purchase an allterrain wheelchair. The track chair will offer those with mobility issues better access to Historic Charlton Park’s grounds. Photo provided V \ ri 1: ■rnon 1 -3 '•II I 3 d N I I A I I Historic Charlton Park is located north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, and is part of the Barry County Parks system. — MM r -<i . mV V I 4« H ♦ ft Ha ^5 I 1 •y 4 i'B 5^ *» l™ I■ • ♦ I 4 c �• r ’I . ■ : V-I k 4 •s IL 1 I I THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HasHngsBonner.com Thursday, February 27, 2025 5 r 30. Wilk 1 L, •JI 4 •V (t r I I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK • t ( 4 •a ! f ( t I ff’ I institute events I < « 9 r*? I I. - FEB. 28-MARCH 6 - -XS' > 9 M at * 4 f •A < r.•• J I H < b *■ .**• Those interested can register for these events and find more < *1 X > |4i .4s information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ •• • V-- % I s » / ■X I alf * . -- • i t * 1 k \ I w • f 4 I ■ 4 Ss 1 « *» > A - 'I';. I I I b Al X. ( e X ji** I 4 A. r. I r V I i FL Sl^ X I rw ( k XT, EKJ tit A ET A I t. 1 •J. 'X s w . < I f . .<Wl b r I w I I I 4' s 1 1 » to V k e ¥ •i. L « * Jb * • I ** i b A\ < L. * b S'" u.I Fir 5'LI I X 4. I I; - I 4 .La. I f ^^esaa > 4 F f I I < 8? ' 4« p I I I f f » r -I I y 39 i,* n i 1 1 1 Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: "Hello, Puddle!" by Anita Sanchez; illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens tn a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Thursday, March 6 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space: Bird Bonanza, 10-11 a.m. Every season is outdoor season — bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more. This program is designed for children and their accompanying caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Registration for this free event can be found at CedarCreeklnstitute.org, More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. M i. I Feb. 1-28 — Feb. Storybook Walk: Winter Trees” by Carole Gerber; illustrated by Leslie Evans. A boy and his dog use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow-covered forest. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Feb. 1-28 — A Frosty Mystery Game. Solve the mystery! Follow clues on each sign to solve the mystery of who stole the Institute's rose hips. Friday, Feb. 28 Science Storytime at the Hastings Public Library; National Science Day, 10 a.m. Learn about science through the power of books! Join Hastings Public Library and the Institute as they share their favorite books, activities and crafts with little learners. March 1-31 — Mystery Hike: A Sticky Situation, Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Delton Kellogg High School shop teacher, Brad Knobloch, demonstrates a welding technique. From left, seniors Haily Arnett and Georgie Pannill. - V V' I M. ..aa^ I 4 . V’ji s-._ Continued from Page 1 V -4.^. A 1 1 to.. •l ►V GRANT -: r I3 ii.. ^'ES^'?'’ •b r> L s I '.•w -)• ^>us < «4. ’»S‘- s f / k. I J'fSC »«Kr aasii'i'* k :* I rr .V '-r?t Ir if k i I -z 4 tM . "«** <1 IP A., * T1 ".J b r 1» t zbjA. \ 4 1 A J '’4 r b < I ■ I Hogoboom looks forward to watching the students gain skills leading them to successful careers. “This opportunity for our kids is very exciting. I think it is the type of program that can set us apart as a dis­ trict. As we continue to build real and relevant programming for our kids, this aligns perfectly with that focus,” Hogoboom said. “As one of only two high schools in the state to win this grant, it feels like a real honor for our kids to have this on-site.” Students will also connect with manufacturing industry leaders while learning through the IGNITE Amatrol program. The fact that completers of this program can earn valuable indus­ try certificates that will give them an advantage in the work world is a bonus for our kids,” Hogoboom added. “I think we will have local businesses recruiting our kids into employment.” Wright said that not only will the grant prepare students for careers in manufacturing but also give them a taste of what to expect and the abil­ ity to take industry certifications for free and add that to their resumes for employment post-high school. This grant sets DK Schools apart by providing students with indus­ try-recognized SACA certifications and hands-on experience with cutting-edge Amatrol equipment—oppor­ tunities many schools do not have access to,” added Brad Knobloch. Innovators of the IGNITE cur­ riculum developed the program to align specifically to the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certifi­ cation from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, plus numerous SACA certifications. However, several key disciplines are derived from the classes that broadly align with industry-recog­ nized and highly valued creden­ tials. They include Quality, Safety, Process and Production, Maintenance Awareness, Basic Operations, Advanced Operations, Robotic System Operations, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Networking and Data Analytics. “This is an exciting time for Delton Schools,” Wright said. “We are working towards offering more CTE programs and putting students in the position to get well-paying jobs upon graduation.” According to the MMA, IGNITE is a six-course program created to be administered in high school. Still, the initial classes can be taken in middle school, and the upper-level courses can be done at or as “dual enrollment” classes with a community college. The program can be executed in con­ ventional high school semesters, with options for one-, two- or three-year schedules. Non-Career Technical Education (CTE) high schools would coincide well with the one and twoyear options as a preparatory pipeline for a CTE center. However, two- and three-year plans are better for career/ tech centers and early middle colleges. “The combination of the IGNITE program’s in-depth curriculum and ii r ’.n « wslitaWii ft lu: 9 r r 1 .h I > r 1 t I 1 .» I I b * J Ari * t n .311 ' • 11 nt' , * . I H-- . - I Ji I ♦ *. 111 I r I I I ♦ »» '' J . p IA ri I 1 I..* I * cJ * J triV • ! . ...J E'-' 1 I I k ‘. • —** 1 *V1 id.v- V J a ‘ .^1 w 1 f » r J A '>/ r rr? I «■ f A • * ’ .< .1 r \ l» li ii J I r" I * si . »• L* / Ik J I - • 4 r- K. ♦)*T "* » 1 r lA f) J 1 ' ,'X). I t I i . k 4b I > 4 J I I . ' 'Ui 9“ ( f 'll s A ilftse* • I J I J < II * , II I j j’ ; 'oin .aife b I r[r; i^co ? i I I I I I I » =5 Iff j . 'MV 1 ! I III 1 i J f I ISV H: aAtoiMQ ns ff ; I • •A-- » *5 t 1 I 4 t ' •» I I I fc ' rO u >.-' * r* riiT.oi'f » y ’ I* j I I bJG; '. 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F' zU ■ If r s « 1 0WC4U 1 I -A W-TOt'-'fTOjr ,, •iJ ( t - .JL’ ’ • b 3 o 4 « ft-' 7 J I r Z>z'- 0^’' , CJiF •A # > n> L. xV’ !"■ .J^ -Ei* I / '1 .O' 2'f % < f ' 4 9 V. k J 9' I) ?, 4' .'^p1 IX ./i ..,'* U*‘ r -- /'a 4/ '/JX ) ,1. to tt .■ii r* V > I I- .6 l' 1 . t f I practical training ensures that our students graduate with both the knowledge and the skills that major employers highly value across multi­ ple industries,” said Brad Knobloch. “This unique approach enhances their career readiness and gives them a competitive edge in the workforce.” More information about workforce solutions can be found by visiting the Michigan Manufacturing Association’s website at mimfg.org/. “With the bond vote coming in the spring and the additional CTE pro­ gram offerings we are building into our scheduling plans, big things are happening in Delton,” Hogoboom said. “The community is very excited about these added opportunities for our kids.” Molly Macleod Editor Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to schedule a public hearing to hear opinions on the county potentially opting into the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)program. While commissioners have not yet sided either way on whether Barry Coun­ ty will become a PACE district, the public hearing will be an opportunity for residents to speak their support or concerns for the opportunity. Adopted by the Michigan Legisla­ ture in 2010, the PACE Statute pro­ vides an opportunity for developers to 'I *' X I I I.. ! 1 i I e , b ♦ The Barry County Community Mental Health Authority (BC­ CMHA) has announced its annual Community Art Project, open to all individuals in Barry County. Representatives from BCCMHA say the goal of the contest is to create a welcoming atmosphere that inspires recovery through art. Barry County artists are invited to show their creativity and passion tor mental health awareness and recovery by submitting up to three pieces of artwork for consideration receive fijnding from private, secure lenders for energy-efficient construc­ tion projects above code. Last week, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan provided infor­ mation on PACE to commissioners at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local governments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect developers with private, national lenders. CopperRock Construction, devel­ opers of the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts at the Royal Coach site on Mill Street, are reportedly interested in taking advantage of PACE financing should the county opt in. This could allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-ef­ ficient standards. Freeman explained last week that PACE financing ofTers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the money. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, placing the prop­ erty on the tax rolls. In the event the developer would default on the PACE loan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 for permanent display at BCCMHA. Artwork and submission forms can be submitted between April 23 and May 7. The art selected for permanent display will be announced in The Reminder. Those interested in the Community Art Project are asked to stop by the BCCMHA office at 500 Barfield Drive in Hastings for more infonnation and W submission forms. n S' ■ifn BUYING ALL HARDWOODS: Wal­ nut, Oak, Hard Maple, Cherry. Paying top dollar. Call for pricing and Free Es­ timates. Will buy single walnut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. B 1 c I 1 V *b ‘r. TREE SERVICE « T* —a •* W*-* T------Si f ■' ■b Ml cL: •4a - WB V ba KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? RIVER CRUISING ' 1 a 4 I Tn”’ ■>• ■ . ..'W^ TW**" •IB We’d love to hear about it! RIVER CRUISE VACATIONS Email mmacleod@niihomepaper.com Experience the beauty and history of the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Rivers on a classic Canadian riverboat. Request our free travel brochure. THE HASTINGS BANNER 1-800-267-7868 www.StLawrenceCruiseLines.com 4 4 I Ji Monday, March 3 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 4 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy: Genealogy for Beginners (registra­ tion required), 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. •■''t i ' I Thursday, Feb. 27 - Teen Adviso­ ry Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movie. Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1941 film starring Danny Kaye and Dana Andrews, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 - Friday Science Story Time 10:30 a.m.; Mario Kart tournament, 3:30 p.m. Saturday. March 1 - AITthe Dirt on Winter Sowing: A Healthy Start to Garden Transplants, 10 a.m.; Breadmaking: Grandma's Braid, noon. Mental Health Authority announces Community Art Project / k' SCHEDULE County board schedules public hearing on PACE program for March 25 J' V HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY �I I ' I 6 Thursday, February 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I 5'W I. *- A J i OBITUARIES - ' J c *» •l VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM ✓ 1 IN., hN Monty “Joe” Joe (Monty Clare) Bennett, age 86, of Nashville, Michigan and Sebring, Florida, went to heaven peacefully on February 22, 2025, and will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He was born at home on March 6,1938, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Cecil C. Bennett and Ellen M. Edwards Bennett Thaler. His grandmother, Anna Edwards Brock delivered him, and she was a very special person in his life. He lived in Hastings all of his life until retiring to Nashville, Michigan and Sebring, Florida. Joe attended the Hastings schools. graduating in 1956, and was proud to have been the only person that ever lettered in four sports, (football, basketball, track and baseball) in his senior year of High School. He was a lifelong athlete who enjoyed skiing, bowling, golf, tennis, and running. He could consistently bowl perfect score 300 games and was an excellent golfer. He ran daily for thirty years, from age 50 to 80 and finished two marathons. He took many classes at Michigan State College and was a true Spartan Fan, attending many home games for years. Joe joined the Army directly out of High School and served in Korea. He was very proud to be a Korean War Veteran. He started at the Hastings Manufacturing Company shortly after serving in the Clare Bennett Army, working his way up from a machinist to Corporate Secretary and being an Officer and Director of the company. He was very proud to have worked for the same company for 45 years before retiring. Joe was a Barry County Commissioner for four years and was involved in several projects that benefited the residents of the county. Joe helped to support many organizations in Hastings and Barry County and enjoyed sharing his expertise. He was a Life Member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge #52, joining at age 21. Joe was a 15-year member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce from age 21 to 36 years old. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Joe was the treasurer of the Bar^ County YMCA for 12 years. He served in various roles helping the Barry County Red Cross, the Barry Community Hospice, the Barry County Manor, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, and several other organizations during his many years of service. In retirement, Joe was so happy living in a resort in sunny Florida for the winter with the love of his life, wife and partner of 16 years, Kimberley Bell, where he socialized, shot pool at the pool hall, went to concerts and shows, danced, enjoyed the lake, enjoyed visits from family, especially daughter, Jolene, her husband, Harold, and grandchildren, and made many wonderful friends. Joe Bennett had a zest for life and enjoyed many activities. He taught himself to ski and enjoyed skiing in Lake Tahoe for many years on his birthday, and in various other places. He enjoyed watching his favorite sports, golf and tennis, on television, and followed them for years. He taught himself to sail a large sailboat and enjoyed sailing on Lake Michigan. He loved to fish, being on or by the water and kayaking. He was an avid reader of thriller novels and loved those types of movies. He loved camping, especially at music festivals, state parks, and a yearly family mushrooming weekend. He loved bonfires and being with his family. Joe loved music, especially country music, and going to Traditional Music Festivals where he played music with many special friends at the campgrounds. He taught himself to play banjo, mandolin and guitar in retirement. He was a member of several traditional music organizations. Joe had a beautiful tenor voice, joining choir in High School and then singing at jams in Michigan and Florida while his wife, Kimberley, accompanied him on guitar. Joe Bennett had a big and fun-loving personality that would light up the room and he was very at ease with people and in large groups. He could talk to anyone, anywhere, and everyone was a friend. Joe was a deep thinker and was a lifelong student, studying many different subjects, with systems and energy being his favorites. To be successful was very important to him, as well as, staying with something long term. He was very spiritual and had a deep faith in God. He was definitely a witty and very funny talker who could creatively come up with jokes on the fly. He loved a good joke and talking with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Rachael Elizabeth Finney; his brother, Lanny R. Bennett; his mother, Ellen M. Edwards Bennett Thaler; his father, Cecil C. Bennett; a very special aunt, Elsie Sage; his grandparents, Melvin R. Edwards and Anna M. Edwards Brock; and grandparents, Arthur and Flossie Bennett; and his favorite cat of 16 years, Kiki. Joe Bennett is survived by his loving wife, Kimberley Bell; his loving daughters, Julie (Bob) Cooke and Jolene (Harold) Finney, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, his brothers, Gordon (Delilah) Bennett, and Jay Bennett, his dear exchange student Pascal (Stefanie) Bussmann and many family and friends who loved him dearly. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Morris Funeral Chapel of Sebring, Florida. 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Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N, Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Pastor Peter Ella, 10, Wis. (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Dear Ella, 1 love plants. But when I hug a tree, does it love me back? Does it think about anything at all? I talked about your question with my friend Michael Knoblauch. He’s a plant scientist at Washington State University. He told me that whether or not plants have feelings or conscious thought is an open question. Right now, most scientists think it’s unlikelyAnimals like us feel and think— and we’re aware that we feel and think. Scientists believe that has to do with how our brains evolved. Plants don’t have brains and ner­ vous systems like ours. They can send and receive signals, but that seems to be automatic. “They clearly show reactions,” Knoblauch said. “But they’re not conscious reactions. The plant always does the same thing or makes the same chemical. It doesn’t say, ‘Oh, today I’m too tired for it. I’m not going to make the chemical. Think about how plants respond to predators. When a hungry rabbit nib­ bles a leaf, the plant can’t pull up its roots and run away. It can’t ball up its leaves and punch the bunny. Instead, most plants make defen­ sive chemicals. The chemicals make the plant taste bad or harder to digest. A plant with strong defenses will sense damage to its leaf and send signals to its other leaves. The sig­ nals tell the leaves to release the chemicals and hopefully send the rabbit hopping. As far as we know, a leaf never gets that signal and ignores it because it thinks the rabbit is cute. Sometimes plants send chemical signals in the air or soil. Scientists call these volatile compounds. Other 49046. Pastor Roger Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday I Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: :o] A WORLDWIDE SUPPUEA OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneltiob&Eqaipineol *•9 .l.t 4 4 ■« I r I p iV* - T .T < it. ".r »1 .’H J plants and animals respond to those signals, too. Have you ever smelled freshly cut grass? That scent is a volatile com­ pound that grass plants release when they’re damaged. The grass doesn’t know if the dam­ age comes from a mower or a very hungry caterpillar. It just automati­ cally sends the signal. Sometimes other plants pick up the message. They start signaling so their own chemical defenses are ready. Sometimes insect predators pick up the message. They zoom over to see if there are tasty caterpil­ lars doing the damage. It’s tempting to imagine that means plants and insects talk and help each other like we do. But it’s more like how the cells in our bodies send sig­ nals. Sometimes we describe those signals as chemical messages, too. When you woke up, a chemical message signaled your body to feel hungry. Later, ano±er one signaled you to feel full. That automatically happens. You might make the con­ scious decision to ignore the mes­ sage and skip breakfast. But your cells don’t ever decide to sleep in and not send signals. We can’t ask plants about their internal experiences to see if they make decisions. Scientists rely on evidence they can test. “If you do an experiment a hun­ dred times under precisely the same conditions and get the same reply a hundred times, it’s probably not a conscious decision,” Knoblauch said. “If you got different replies, though, that’s likely a conscious decision.” Fortunately, plants don’t need to think about how much they love my hugs for me to enjoy hugging them. 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M-43 Hwy., *<K f r I xS I k I i u I1 ( ."Tif •J lA'V 'VVB k nit. . d.orw 4 .t ’I II r I « I■ I. ■if- 4 % I 3 * A V �I V y a THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 7 Thursday, February 27, 2025 \’G'' Vts \ y TURNING BACK THE PAGES <1 k 74- i- I % I• I J* In My Time’ Part IV % * BANNER AUG. 3,1995 < s r - JU I V V V 1% > JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT I I The following is a continuation of Robert Faulkner’s account of the early life of the Ellis Faulkner family. “Some of the great athletes were Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel (this was in 1926); Big Bill Tilden, tennis champion; Bobby Jones, golf great; Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth, baseball immortals; Red Grange of football fame and Jack Dempsey, ±e great prizefighter. This was also the age of infamous gangsters like Al Capone. “You may have heard of some of the famous movie stars of the 1920s. They included Mary Pickford, Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks. In 1927, the first talking picture starred Al Jolson in ‘The Jazz Singer.’ The first talking picture I saw was ‘The Sidewalks of New York’ starring Ruth Chatterton. This was in 1928 at the Fox Theater in Detroit. The matinee cost me 25 cents. “During this period, William Randolph Hearst was establishing his newspaper empire. In the late 1920s, ±e electric refrigerator for ±e home first appeared. Until then, people refngerated with ice boxes. Ice was delivered regularly mostly by horsedrawn vans. A favorite Vaudeville song included these lines: ‘Bought my wife a Frigidaire, but when I got home the iceman was there. There ought to be a law against that.’ “In many cities, delivery men preferred the horse and wagon to the delivery truck. A good milk horse would learn the route and where stops were close together, the milkman would deliver all the stops in a block without getting back in the wagon. “The replacement of iceboxes with electric refiigerators took many years. The electric refiigerator industry was one of the few businesses that thrived and grew during the Great Depression of the 1930s. “When I was in the eighth grade, I attended my first class party at the age of 11. The party was scheduled for 7 p.m. Before leaving home, my father ordered me to leave the party at 9 and come straight home. The party was at the home of E>r. Swift, whose son, Carlton, was a classmate. “I arrived promptly at 7 o’clock. The door was opened by the good doctor himself. He said, ‘Come in Bob, have you had your supper yet?’ The sarcasm escaped me at the time but I was very uncomfortable by the time the other guests began to arrive about 7:45. “Our teacher was chaperone but showed neither surprise nor concern when we started playing kissing games such as cheat the judge, spin the bottle and show. I was the only one present who was embar­ rassed. I was even more embarrassed when, just as the party was getting well underway and before refresh­ ments were served, I abruptly left for home to meet the 9 o’clock deadline. “Our entertainment in Middleville in the 1920s was the homespun variety. An isolated spot on the Thomapple River was our swimming hole. On a sum­ mer night, boys and girls from our end of town would frequently gather under a nearby street light and play hide and seek. Arnold, Earl and I often played ball tag around our house and bam. At night in the fall, wiener roasts down by the river or on LaPinnacle, a large hill southeast of town, were a class event. “Some Middleville teenagers enjoyed the excitement of stealing watermelons. A few gathered a bottom full of rock salt from the shotgun of an angry farmer. One grower even loaded a few of his choice melons with croton oil, a very powerful laxative, much to the dis­ tress of thieves. “On winter nights, we frequently gathered on (the) Main Street hill with our sleds. There was almost no automobile traffic on a winter night and we had the hill pretty much to ourselves. “On a Saturday afternoon, one of our principal pas­ times was hopping bobs (bobsleds). In the winter, the farmers came into town in sleighs that looked like wagons with runners in the place of wheels. Typically, the farmer would be standing in (the) front dressed in a fur cap, black fur coat, fur gloves and boots. Usually, icicles would be hanging from his mustache. “We would jump on the back of the slow-moving bobs and if the driver didn’t reach for his whip, we would ride to his destination which as likely as not would be the French’s Flour Mill. We would then wait for a bob leaving the mill and ride back up Main Street Hill. Sometimes, we would get on the sleigh of an inhospitable farmer and have a whip cracked at us — but this only added to the fun. “In those days, the severity of winter was judged by the days of sleighing. The farmers could tell you how many days of sleighing there had been in any recent year. A normal winter provided around 60 days. Winters with 90 days of slei^ing were severe and much talked about in later years. “There wasn’t much excitement in Middleville in the 1920s except for an occasional runaway on Main Street. If you have never seen a team run away with a wagon, you can’t understand the sheer terror. A team running away, pulling a wagon at incredible speed is a sight one can never forget: the terror in the horses’ eyes, their laid-back ears, the froth at their mouth as they fight the bit, the panicked driver frantically pull­ ing on the reins and futilely shouting, ‘Whoa, whoa.’ Other drivers seeing approaching danger urged their own teams out of the way. 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A- » k I I , I J I si*' I I •i r J t .5 zr /I ‘ J? > 'dp I I 1 i .;*fr > J I J « I, I I I I o< I J I I ,f r * j C * ;4- > % > > Aaa 1 J* The Delton Drugstore in 1995. “The summer I was 14, my father sent me to Delton to run the soda fountain in the Delton Drugstore, which was managed by my Aunt Bessie who lived in the house where I had spent the first 9-and-a-half years of my life. They now had electricity and running water. Otherwise, little had changed. I had worked at the soda fountain in Middleville since I was 12 and knew how to make the chocolate syrup and sugar syrup that was the base for all the other flavors. “In Delton, Aunt Bessie made all the syrups. She made the orange from fresh oranges and grated peels. In June, we served fresh stiawberry sundaes. Aunt Bessie put up a large quantity of fresh strawberries in syrup so that we could serve them long after the season ended. “Originally, Dad had made the soda water from bicar­ bonate of soda and sulfuric acid, but this had given way to commercial carbon dioxide purchased in heavy tanks. “When I arrived at work in the morning, my first job was to take the ice tongs and bring a block of ice from the ice house, wash off the sawdust under the pump (in the) back of the store, place the ice in a heavy wooden box and break it up with a tool designed for the pur­ pose. “There were always one or more tubs of Piper’s ice cream behind the store. The ice cream came on the C.K.&S. from Kalamazoo. The five-gallon metal can sat in a large wooden tub with a canvas top. I removed the plug near the bottom of the tub and let the water run out. Then, after removing the canvas, I packed ice down around the can with a ball bat. I then put in a layer of salt, added more ice and more salt in layers until the tub was full. The ice cream in the soda foun­ tain was iced in the same manner. 1 also crushed the ice for drinks. That lake ice might be contaminated never occurred to anyone. “When we sold ice cream to take out, it was packed by hand in pint or quart cartons Ice cream cones were sold for 5 cents and sundaes and ice cream sodas were sold for 10. A banana split was 15 cents. “On the west side of the store, shaded by a box elder tree, was our ice cream porch. The tables and chairs were the kind you now see only in museums or old pictures. The chairs had heavy wire legs and backs and a round wooden seat. The round tables had legs that matched the chairs. My jobs included serving our soda fountain customers, cleaning the fountain and washing dishes. “In June of that year, 1924, Paul married Aline Cross. Aline was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cross. The ceremony was held in their home. At the reception, her brother, Maurice, Arnold, Earl and I had a table to our­ selves. I remember Maurice saying, ‘I guess this makes us some kind of relatives.’ “The Cross family was highly respected. Dr. Cross was loved by all the people he served in and around Delton. His home and office were only a half-block from the drug store so, of course, he came into the store often and he always had time for a short visit. He was the doctor who saved my life when I almost died of croup at the age of 7. He was the doctor who brought me into the world at least he almost did. ‘‘On the evening of Sunday, May 22, Mother told my dad that she was in labor. Dad ran all the way to church, a distance of more than a mile, to get Dr. Cross. There were no automobiles in Delton in 1910. By the time Dad returned with Dr. Cross, I was lying in Mother’s arms, kicking and screaming. “Aunt Bessie, by force of circumstances, was the midwife. She was a single woman with no experience in childbirth. It must have been a traumatic experience for both her and my mother. However, they both had more courage than most men and Aunt Bessie was always calm and controlled in every crisis she faced during life. “It is historically interesting that while this life drama was taking place in the light of an oil lamp,’ a spectac­ ular event was taking place in the sky. During most of May 1910, Haley’s Comet, with its head brighter than the moon and its tail stretching halfway across the heavens, dominated most of the night sky. It was probably the most dramatic astronomical event of the 20th century. The superstitious tried to make something of the fact that I was bom with a double crown under Haley’s Comet. The double crown was supposed to be a sign that I would live in two kingdoms. “In case you don’t know what a crown is, I will try to explain. At the back of the top of your head, your hair swirls like a vortex. Some people have two swirls, sideby-side, and are said to have a double crown. “From what Mother and Dad said, I must have screamed most of the first year. When I was about two months old, Mother asked Dr. Cross to see if he could . find what was the matter with me. He came to the....... house and looked me over for rash, pinpricks, et cetera.' Finally, he practically tossed me down on the bed and said, ‘God, he’s just ugly.’ “Years later, in my defense, Mother said that I was probably not getting enough to eat and was probably just hungry. Even today, I get irritable when hungry. “My brother Earl and I were planning a canoe trip on the streams of Northern Michigan for the summer of 1925. Earl was attending the University of Michigan. When he came home between semesters, we celebrated his 19th birthday on Jan. 30. It was a few days later that he and 1 walked to LaPinnacle to go skiing. It was about a three-mile walk, so we had lots of time for con­ versations. The day was mild and the snow was melt­ ing a little so the skiing was bad, but the west slope of LaPinnacle was very steep and we had a good time. “Earl had been suffering from a kidney ailment for years, but that night, for the first time, he told me that the doctor told him that if he caught a cold he would probably die. That was the first time I realized how serious his illness was. “The sun had set before we started home, but the moonlight on the snow made visibility good. We talked as we walked with wet feet through the melting snow. We talked about science. I wondered if maybe tlie solar system was merely an atom in some large scale of things and if the atom might not be a miniature uni­ verse. Earl said, ‘I’ve thought of that, but I wonder if somewhere there might be atoms of various sizes, say, the size of a small snowball, for example.’ “About March 1, my folks got a telegram that Earl was very sick and in the hospital. They hurried to Ann Arbor to do what they could, but he was already dying. “We buried Earl on Arnold’s 13th birthday, Sunday, March 7, 1925. This was the first great tragedy of my life. “My parents were devastated, but a stranger never would have known. In my family, if anyone cried, they did it in the privacy of their own room. To display one’s emotions was considered in bad taste and a sign of weakness. There were no tears at Earl’s funeral. “Before that, my mother had loved to play ±e piano while Dad accompanied her on the mandolin and sang in his beautiful baritone voice. After Earl died, I don’t remember ever hearing Mother play or Dad sing again. The piano sat silent for years and was finally given to a school. I never knew what happened to my dad’s musical instruments. My folks carried on in public as ±ough nothing had happened, but in March 1925, ±e music went out of their lives.’’ YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEW Group z ♦ I* A A » * 'I s k k I t) t / V �1/ F r / f r 8 Thursday, February 27, 2025 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 20.2025.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the morlgagor(s): Anthony T. Wonnacott. a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solution Inc. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage: August 24. 2021 Dale of Mortgage Recording: October 6. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. 1238.40 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 line of said Section: thence North 147.0 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333-9742 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16), If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; February 13, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 FHF HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Denton W. Kemp and Cindy S. Kemp, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns Date of mortgage: November 23, 2018 Recorded on November 28, 2018, in Document No. 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 90/100 Dollars ($103,214.90) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Commencing 1,094 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence South 110.5 feet; thence West 198 feet; thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 215 S Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1552985 (02-13)(03-06) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600,3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 13.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor{s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage: July 17, 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $13,470.37 1553000 (02-13)(03-06) The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold al foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the dale of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the properly is sold al a foreclosure sale. the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the properly duringI the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 20. 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case NO.25MI00035-1 (02-20)(03-13) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13, 2025. The amount due mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does March 27, 2025. The amount due on the not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife may charge a fee for this information. ' Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2023 and recorded April 12, 2023 in Instrument Number 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded on January 29, 2025, in Instrument Number 2025- 000738, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage, Inc. dba Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35, Supervisor Chase’s Addition No. 2 to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof, filed in Liber 3, Page 2, records of Barry County, State of America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, 2008 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $76,144.33 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Common street address (if any): 5729 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible Michigan. 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. redemption period. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Dated: February 13,2025 File No. 25-000855 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Rrm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (02-131(03-06) 4^ Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 4 4 tt J / I' i-:6' A ?• I t ’ ' Zjr t ^•T • e J * 4 t"* Ji^ r .0 ‘Z / f ) • ./ r , u 1 ,v' - 4> *,•(* 'j • .»r1 4 I * • r z A .A / tt I (rtf •J r •r & / NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Harland Richard Fish, died 12/07/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Alora R. Fish, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St. Suite 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. y.r : 0 ''4\. r f li-' I 0* ■K »« '4 ■y. J ‘4 « • 4 » *• r,’< < X'- .AJ <• A w f. • I 4« .- ?r ^■♦*1 A {Or .% c •s ♦ > l- ! • Date; 02/20/25 Alora R. Fish 4351 Peake Rd. Hastings Ml 49058 269-320-3647 * I t J J I I 'r • k I C1U'' .jet- 1 ''y 1 !» •I/' . 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Date of notice: February 27,2025 'r *1B from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing 1 > tfk Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been 4-». h:: *A ALONG SAID WEST FEET THENCE EAST, 231 LINE; PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if 19 i » •? redemption » >' ! SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET the . > 4 L• •.*# « *> I during • J*4 • km—. • M It WR^ I ■ as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID property .. *■ • ”, c*-' «•— MU* I.* ■ - Mk » ■ S1 »C r rw-i f n I i' ■ A —'^''“’r-i VI Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described the i,#'"Oft .‘J. IS Y . u 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging r e Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10, Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the -e-- * *< as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns z Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised 1 % charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 4K. ' > on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential' purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF J • r the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater (248) 642-2515 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) z » s mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 rr** : V* TO ALL CREDITORS: the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ArkLa-Tex Financial Services, LLC dba Benchmark 41 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. Rie# 25-30003-DE Court address: Barry County Trial Court Family Division 206 W. Court St Suite 302 Hastings Ml 49058 Estate of Harland Richard Ash Date of birth: 06/30/1940. according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest onequarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa. Ml 48849-9323 1552706 (02-13)(03-06) on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear WWW HasfingsBanner com Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve (12) of Innovation Subdivision Visit us online at mihomepaper.com FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Karen Hickey, An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, 2021, as Document Number: 2021-013538, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error dated February 3, 2025 and recorded February 5, 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said mortage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04, 2025 and recorded February 11, 2025 by Document Number; 2025-001003, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: (Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the North 70 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; Thence North 676 feet for a place of beginning: Thence North 258 feet; Thence West 260 feet; Thence South 258 feet; Thence East 260 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to a Highway Right of Way for Highway M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE PARCEL. 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307 PAGE 377. (^mmonly known I « I —i % X \ k *.M s 1 K I' I < V« k I S' £ ■; 4 J 1 11 'I s X k <5,xs’-ni. •• i X •. s« s •e* t ■* -> I s M*. ( ■' I I i >. c 4i 1A_Z= I ** �t I * > Wk I 1 V ‘ •'A 1 loreciOBure by of SALE notice advertisemem. Notice Is given urtder ‘A ■' h’S*? section 3212 of the revised judksture ■'**’**' "iL' '’ X •Ct Ct 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600J212. that k •' k h«. L Barry County, starting promptly al 1.00 hH PM on March 27. 2025. Th* amount due » i $ t on the mortgage { •h may be greater on the day of the *ale. Placing the highest ’■•^4 'w Md al the sale does not aulomaticMty < v « % K 1-.^^ I « * 1 * W'.- **^.'** ' i purchaser contact Jarxjary 19. 2025. *1 be torwer barred tftess the county register of deeds oMce or a presented to Sue A Oamond or Robert 1 Startton title Insurvice company, srther of which Jr.. Successor Co-Trustees. wShn foiM montos atter Coastal Mortgage to Commurtity Bank, dated September 1. toc Date February 10.2025 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 PREPARED BY aa Inatrument Number 2022-012600, In f^tonv^ al Law 133 S- Cochran Avenue ChartolB. ofAciat record* of Barry County Register mortgage kkhgvi 48013 (517) 543-5551 SUCCESSOR COTRU^ES Sue A Diamorto Successor Co-Trustee 1 j ( there is claimed to be due at the date 23431 74th Avenue West Ecknonds. WA 98026 I fotlowtng described premises situated granted Ji of in t 8 < 1 / * e . ’•I' • i'l V the t $51,202.67. 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Bellevue, Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 rrxxiths from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn with accordance MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such Attorney* for Servicer 600 Vine Street, County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13, 2(^ The amount due on the rrxirtgage may Suite 2900. Cincinnati. OH 46202 Rie 24- be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the 12040 highest bid at the sale does not automatically It the property is sold at torectosure sale, PA 236. MCL 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3276, the borrower will NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY be held responsible to the person who buys ADVERTISEMENT. the property at the mortgage torectosure sale days ago, or if you have been ordered to active the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged Default has been made in duty, please the contact attorney !♦ ' f u* File No 24-009935 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC / tor the party foreclosing the mortgage at Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road. the telephone number stated in this notice Troy Ml 48084 Notice of toreclosure by advertisement. Notice IS given under se<^n 3212 of the Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 revised judicature act of 236, MCL 600.3212, 1961 1961, that the (02-06)(02-27) RA following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of SHORT them, at a public auction sale to the highest BARRY COUNTY Notice ol Foreclosure NOTICE FORECLOSURE 9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Angela Mane Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma. Nobce e pMo under section- 3212 ot the revised joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the by Advertisement (udcatore act of 1961. 1961 R4 236. MCL 600.3212. whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings. place of holding the circuit court in Barry section 3212 of the revised judicature act that the toNowing mortgage wiM be foredoeed by a sale ol lie mortgaged premoee, or some pari of them, at Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic R^istration Systems, County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that MARCH 20. 2025. The arrxiunt due on the the following mortgage will be foreclosed Inc., as rTx)rtgagee, as nominee for Amenfirst mortgage may be greater on the day of the by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or Financial Corporation, being a rrxxtgage dated sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does some part ot them, at a public auction sale July 9,2021. and recorded on July 20. 2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County not automatically entitle the purchaser to to the highest bidder lor cash or cashier's free and clear ownership of the property A check at the place of holding the circuit Records. State of Michigan and then assigned to potential purchaser is encouraged to contact court in Barry County, starting promptly at Camngton Mortgage Services, LLC. as assignee the county register of deeds office or a title 1:00 PM. on March 27. 2025. The amount as documented by an assignment dated January insurance company, either of which may due on the mortgage may be greater on county rtgator of deodi oAce or a Me neurance 29,2025 and recorded on February 3.2025 and charge a fee tor this information Default has the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid company, atther of wheh may charge a tee kx tlw nkxmaton MORTGAGE INFORMATION Deteufl has document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage been made in the conditions of a mortgage at the sale does not automatically entitle Koon and Sierra W the purchaser to tree and clear ownership *e been rwio to the oondMona of a certato mortgage made by Shewnda Robmaon and Mathew HaMax. jort there is claimed to be due at the date hereof O'Connell to of the property. A potential purchaser is the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE Mortgage Electronx: Registration Systems. tenancy with tui nghti ol eurvMxah^, Mioee address THOUSAND F(XJR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND encouraged to contact the county register Inc., Financial 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466 02) Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, (bounty of of deeds office or a title insurance company, Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6. ^6 arxl recorded December 14. 2016 either of which may charge a fee for this Barry. State of Meh COMMENCING AT . and are described as NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03'20* FEET ALONG THE NORTH­ WEST 1743.01 1/4 SOUTH LINE OF SECTION SAID 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES aOCr EAST 99 FEET number 2024-002068 in Barry Canty Records, Mchigan. on whch mortgage there is ctemd Io be ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET due at toe date hereof toe sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 11/100 DOLLARS ($246.00011). Sail premises are situated in toe Tomhto of Itesttogs. County of Barry. State SOUTH 90 DEGREES O' 00* TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 30.75 made by Zachary R Koon, husband and as nominee tor Amerifirst wife, information. tn Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry Rylee County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage tenants is now held by BANK, MIDFIRST by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven Dollars ($66,43753) and 53/100 Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage arxl the statute in such case made and provided, FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE. THENCE notice is hereby grven that said mortgage EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH will be torectosed by a sale ot the mortgaged UNE. AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE premises, or some part ot them, at public ol Mchnsn. and ar* dasenbed as UNfT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST (XNOOMINIUMS. RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433 00 FEET AND venue at the place ot holding the circuit THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 court wrthin Barry County, Michigan at 1.00 FORMER.Y KNOWN AS. CREEKWOOO SITE CONOOMINIUI4S. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER DEGREES 2r59’ EAST 68.45 FEET. THENCE PM on MARCH 20. 2025. Said premises are SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20" EAST 360 41 located in the Township ot Praineville. Barry FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00’ Courrty Michigan, arxl are desenbed as: 00* WEST 99.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 0 Commencing al the North 1/4 post. Section DEGREES 03' 2(7 WEST 355.00 FEET TO 29. Town 1 North, Range 10 West. therKe THE POINT OF BEGINNING South 2640 feet to the center of the section; Street Address 600 E North Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 thence West parallel with the North section The redemption period shaH be 6 months from line 650 feet to the point of beginning; thence ANO THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN the date of such sale, unless the property is ON THE MASTER DEED ANO AS OESCRlBEO IN ACT determined North 660 feet parallel with the North and 56 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AS AMENDED abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600 3241a in which case the redemption 8tr**i Addraaa: 1249 Boncher Boutevard, Hastings. period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale parallel with the North and South 1/4 line Mefagan 49050 The redemption period she* be 6 H the property is sold at a torectosure sate under 660 feet: lherx:e East parallel with the North montoa from toe date of such sate, unteas toe property Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. is determned abandoned In accordance with MCLA § 600 3241a in wtich case toe redemption period ahal be pursuant to MCLA $ 600.3278. the borrower will X days from toe date of toe sate If toe property is sold property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to be held responstole to the person who buys the the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN PURPOSE WILL BE USED FOR THAT HOMEOWNER ATTENTI(3N IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOO OF ACTIVE HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN South 1/4 line, thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; therx:e South sectxjn line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement tor said parcel tor ingress arxl egress commencing at the center of the sectxxr; therx:e North 33 feet; therKe West 650 leet; thence South 66 feet; thence East 650 feet, thence North 33 feet to Nicholson Original and Sinclair, Ty joint Mortgage Mortgagee: Registration Electronic Mortgagor(5): MORTGAGE; Systems Inc. ("MERS*), solely as nominee tor lender and lender s successors Date of mortgage and assigns September 30, 2022 Recorded on October 7.2022, in Document No. 2022-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Amount claimed to be due at the dale hereof; Two Hundred Twenty- Six Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty- Eight and 77/100 Dollars ($226,728.77) premises: Mortgaged Situated in Barry County, and described as; The North 5 acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County. Michigan, Commonly known as 2340 E State Rd, Hastings. Ml 49058 The redempbon period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.324 la(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600 3238 11 the above referenced property Is sold at a toreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage toreclosure sale Plainwell, Mx^higan 49080 The redemption or to the mortgage holder for damaging penod shall be 6 months from the dale of the property during the redemption period. such sale, unless determined abandoned Attention homeowner; If you are a military in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in service member on active duty, if your which case the redempbon period shall be period of active duty has concluded less 30 days from the date of such sale. If the than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered DUTY ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERlOO OF ACTIVE DUTY DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAVS AGO. OR TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE property is sold al torectosure sale, pursuant IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING to MCL PLEASE CONTACT THE ATT(3RNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE THE 90 Notice is given under Ihe point ol beginning 14460 Burchette Rd. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON to active duty, please contact be the attorney tor the party foreclosing the TELEPHONE held responsible to the person who buys mortgage at ttie telephone number stated NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: the property at the mortgage foreclosure in this notice. Servis One. Inc. DBA BSI TELEPHONE NUI/BER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. February 13. 2025 For more information, please sale or to the mortgage holder for damage Financial Dated: February 20.2025 For more ntormabon. pieaae contact the attorney tor the party toredosing to corMact the attorney lor Ihe party foredoting: Kennetti J. Johnson (P69564). Johnson. Blumberg. & As.x-e •’ Blas. Kenneth 49009 Telephone: (312) 54t-97W. Fie No Ml 24 6194 (02-201(03-13) 1* rods 6 1/10 links, therx^e North to the Place 6066 Daniel A, Cox Wood ♦ Lamping, LLP LLC. 5955 West Maxi Street Suito 509. Katemazoa Ml / Victor L. Bland P38278 Dated: February 6.2025 durvig tw redemption penod. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEbFriNG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ATTENTION HOMEOWNER rdh South 12 rods 16 2/10 links, thence East 10 of active duty has concluded less than 90 or Id the mortgage holder lor darnaging te property / Date: 02/03/25 the pfoce of holding the orcuit court in BARRY tot txxTCMer Nd be held raeponetole to the person who buys the property at the mortgage toredoeure sale i 22, therx» West 10 rods 8 1/10 Hnks. thence more Information, please call: (513) 852- at a toroboeura sate under Chepter 32 of toe Revteed Judcakn Act of 1961. pumuani to MCLA } 600 3278, •V of publication of this notice property during the redemption period SUBOMSION PLAN NO 11 TOGETHER WITH RIQHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS 4 West 1/2 ol the Northwest 1/4 ot said Section service member on active duty, if your period AS AMENDED. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. ANO DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM r • representative within 4 rrxxiths after the date the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at 1024069 AND AMENOEMENTS, RECORDED IN 20l64h0363 AND RE RECORDED IN 201705529. 7 I links West of the Northeast corner of the collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For documented by an aasignmenl dated March 29. 2024 and recorded on March 29. 2024 and grven document i tte St. Hastings, Ml 49058 arxl the personal or to the rrxirtgage holder for damage to the at morigage dated Mey 28. 2021. and recorded on June 1. 2021 with Document Number 202F0070B0. Barry CoiMty Records. State of Mcbgan and than assigned to Cerrngion Morigage Serveas. LLC. as assignM as » described as Commencing 10 rods 8 1/10 Attention homeowner. It you are a military tendered AMERIFIRST RNANCIAL CORPORATION, betfig a «• both the probate court at 206 West Court or some part of them, at a public auction sale to amount as original Mortgegors. to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION iTION SYST SYSTEMS, INC . AS NOMINEE FOR J Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, plus Interest. This notice Is from * debt bld la 1249 Boncher Boulevard Hasbngs, Mtchtgan 49050. a> Lea French, personal representative, or to sale, the may be greator on the day of the sale Placing the hgheat bto at the sale does not automabcaSy entitle the piachaser to free and dear ownership ol tho property. A potarAal purchaser is encouraged to contact the i Mil?'*" 111 i«wn> A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 ol 600.3212, that the fottowmg rrxxtgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the rrxxtgag^ premises, March 20. 2025 The amount due on the mortgage f 'Sgjc^ * • * forever barred unless presented to Diana If any. ahall b* limited solely to the return a puMc aucaon lals to the hghsel txkler lor cadi or caaher'B check al the place of hoking the circufi court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1.-00 PM. on •« described as: judicature act ot 1961, the conditions of a certain rrxxtgage made by f 4 I I 1 of Assyria. Barry County Michigan, and are mortgagee. In that event, your damages. INFORMATION: JtUU****”' notified are sale charge a lee for this information. MORTGAGE « *• Said premises are tocated in the Township ADVERTISEMENT. a title insurance company, either of which may » 1:00 PM on MARCH 6. 2025 Notice « given under sectxxi 3212 of the revised ( HH-seato..;.' NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. may be rescinded by the forecloaing I H •'if orcuit court within Barry County, Mchigan at 269-370-9145 to contact the county register of deeds office or taiKM TO ALL CREDITORS Shelbyville. Ml 49344 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY rrxirtgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the 12786 Boysen Road the } ir, ■e 4«» M. 9 attorney Under the power of sale contairred in said rTx)rtgage witt be torectosed by a sale of the Diana Lea Frerx^h the Sixteen and 39^100 Dottars ($158,816.39). Court telephone rx): 269-945-1390 you have been ordered to active duty, contact Said rrxxtgage is now held by Filth Thud and provided. notx» is hereby given that said 269-382-6900 J ft \a£ s aiK ifife saSoT; Its successors ar>d assigns. 004093 Barry County Records, Michigan that all claims against the estate wiH be If you are (02-27X03-20) I Inc Hastxigs. Ml 49056 Creditors of the decedent entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownersh<) of F I to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as nomnee for Neighborhood Jerry Lee Palnck. died 06/24/2024 7? k $ % < t man. rrx>rtgage and the statute m such case made concluded less than 90 days ago, or H of ■)« to contact the county register of deeds office Court address 206 West Court Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 ATTENTION ■’E' property A potential purchaser is ertoouraged of a rrxxtgage made by Jason Futter, mamed 09/13/1952 • • • telephone number stated In this notice $ I ' * purchaser to free and dear ownerslup of the Default has been made in the corxktior^ Estate of Jerry Lee Patrick Date of birth party foreclosing the mortgage at the <14/ at the sale does not automatically entitle the Loans. duty. If your period of active duty has please k •• I on the day of the safe Piacaig the highest bid may charge a lee for this information. William M. Doherty > r Date; 02/20/25 Diane T Mulvaine 4312 Indian Isle St Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 (269) 401-0435 CASE NO. 25-30015 DE and JUDGE: Hon: If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on extinguished Cx *. f amount due on the rrKxigage may be greater Hundred Frfly-EighI Thousand Eight Hurxlred to the person who buys the property M. ‘- *’^1 promptly at 1 00 PM on MARCH 6.2025 The Mortgagee, dated April i. 2020 and recorded * •< the circuit court tn Barry County, startir^g Decedent's Estate the borrower will be held responsible • M. or cashier s check at the place of hokkng to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Orre Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3276 y-.. auction sale to the highest bidder for cash NOTICE TO CREDITORS whichever tit premises, or sexne pert of them, at a public Bank NA, by assignrrrent There is claimed Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature 1< w6l be loredosed by a sale of the mortgaged BARRY COUNTY property Is sold st foreclosure sale under 4 MCL 600.3212. that the loiowing mortgage plat thereof as recorded In Liber 6 of pursuant .1U NOTICE TO The CREDITORS; decedent Gerald Norman Knapper. died 01/12/2025 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate wil be forever barred unless presented to Diane T. Mulvaine. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 4312 Irxkan Isle St Battle Creek. Ml 49017 and the personal representative within 4 rrxxiths after the date of publication of this notice PROBATE COURT days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, •• t revised juctcature act of 1961. 1961 AA 236. 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the days from the date of such sale, or 15 '»'> Nobce IS given inder section 3212 of the STATE OF MICHIGAN be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241s 30 ■................... telephone number stated vi this notice. April 17, 2020 m Instrument Number 2020- which case the redemption period shall r TOALLCREOrrORS; County Middlevllte, ttte party kxectosartg the mortgage at the or a title insurance company, either of which in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241, In '■ L. thereafter active duty, ptea^ contact the attorney tor Nodes ol toreciosure by adverdsement. Souto Ropier Avenue Cortim, KY 40701 shsil be 6 months from the date of such 'i- days ago, or rf you have been ordered to Robert J Stanton Jr Successor Co-Truslee 304 06-41-126-100-00 The redemption period I a *t of Village of of active duty has concluded less than 90 ol Barry, State of Michigan, to-wtt: Lot sale, ♦ H sum Drive, Middleville. Ml 49333 Property ID! R 9 tel. * the Ptsts. Peg* 66, Barry County Records. J f 1 A which Michigan, Commordy known as 62S Misty Ridge I V 9 Deads, hereof i ''<r, esote to ehom tetters at adnnstiaion nate been ba assorted and dstrtxjted to toe persons eneead f*. ‘Jai.-:** 19. 2025 There * no perscxief reptesenOM of SeteorY Jessica WsiefewsU. original mortgagors. '■*J i 1981 as restated on July X. 2011 dad on Jmary MORTGAGE SALE -Greg WatetewsU and I '.V bwng Trust Of fJiar/ Lou Stenton dated Jitty 29 VW 080 01 pUBCttOft Noooe e kxtoer {yven toat toe Trust 5 M TO ALL CREDfTORS: The dacedart Maqr Lou SMon, Seteor ct tie agatost toe Lmoq Trust at Mary Lou Stanton, dated to service member on active duty, if your perxxl OMe ot 0*ato of Decadent Jvtoary 19 2025 ownership of the property. A potential encouraged Attention homeowner: If you are a rmbtary Estate of Gerald Norman Knapper Date of birth; 02y2&1930 Mary Lou Stanton Omb of firti d Oecadarc October 22.1920 9 NOTICE 1993 as restated on Aly», 2011 entitle the purchaaer to free ar>d doer Is STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Decedent s Estate Lwng Trust of Mary Lou Stertton datsd JMy 29. aeued Credton of Setex m noMted M al dam may charge a tee tor this information. •* * < be the place of holding the drcuil court in jc: t wM bidder tor cash or cashier's check st ’K A mortgage following premtsas. or some part of them, at a public auction sale to th* highe«t r y * ' the foredosad by a sate of the mortgaged <• k> ‘4m'T % STATE OF IM^fttGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTOflS MOnCE OF MORTGAGE FORECfjOSl^E I. Thursday, Februory T?, 2025 TbE KASTNGS BANNER WWW HostingsBanner com FT- e 9 MORTGAGE Blumberg. J. & THE AT Johnson (P69564). Associates. LLC. Johnson, 5955 West the period 600.3278. property the during borrower will the redemption Dated: February 20, 2025 File No 25-001299 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group Services Schneiderman Ml 48335 248.539.7400 PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.; Mt 25 6254 Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number 1553861 (02-13)(03-06) (248)502.1400 (02-27)(03-20) 9 ♦ I Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Mam Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo. Ml 49009. wl[9 9 & Mortgagee/Assignee Beaver - i �w 4 J 9 8 1 I SPORTS 10 I I j■ A If 1 ■0V 1 I J I ‘ www.HastingsBanner.com / '5^ J Thursday, February 27, 2025 / J ‘r r . <' I Vikings reach final four for first time in 20 years Z J il * fc * I I ■ I f ** ‘ r . r?'” ■I.-P lr> 4' ^1 f » t I 'Ad X i' j V 4 • f <¥ 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The last hope for the Vikings reaching the state wrestling championship match for the first time ever on Saturday came down to an eight second ride. Lakewood senior LJ Rogers played the bull, and he very nearly displaced his rider. Yale 138-pounderLogan Winters held to a 3-2 lead after scoring a two-point reversal with 23 seconds remaining in the third period of his bout with Rogers. The two were set for a restart with eight seconds left on the clock. At the whistle, Rogers spun out to his left and then back into Winters nearly managing to score a reversal with Win­ ters on his back in the middle of the mat, but Winters recovered. When that push failed, Rogers shot to his feet and Winters wrapped himself around Rogers’ waist. Rogers drove forward, pushing hard with his left leg, and Winters had slipped down down below Rogers’ right knee clinging to an ankle when the horn sounded. Ten bouts into the MHSAA Division 3 Team Wrestling Semifinal at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Saturday afternoon Yale had a 35-17 lead on the Lakewood varsity wrestling team, meaning any more points in the final four bouts would clinch a Yale victory. The three Winters took with his 3-2 decision sealed the deal in what would be a 43-25 Yale win. The Bui Idogs went on to be the Dundee Vikings’ annual victim in the Division 3 State Championship falling 74-0. Dundee has now won eight straight MH­ SAA Division 3 Team Wrestling State Championships. Lakewood matched its best state tournament run ever by earning a spot in the final four for the first time since a one-point loss to Lowell in the MHSAA Division 2 Semifinals in 2004. “Nothing to hang our heads about,” Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said. “It’s been 20 years since we were in the final four. We’re doing the right things. We have a bunch of freshmen that are coming back. We had great se­ nior leadership that got us here. Those freshmen coming back though, they’re going to get better over the summer. They’re truly going to get better over the summer.” Even if Rogers had managed to escape Winters’ grasp, or clinch a win in the 138-pound bout with a reversal, Lake­ wood still would have had a lot of work to do in the final three bouts to keep the 2025 tournament run going. Yale scored five pins in the first ten matches of the dual to build its nearly insurmountable lead getting six points from Cole McLaughlin at 175 pounds, William Spain at 190, Mackey Mc­ Clelland at 113, Logan Rhodes at 120 and Kersten McClelland at 32 pounds. Jacob Everett at 190 pounds and Vincent Stamm at 132 were the only two Lake­ wood guys to make it beyond the first period in those matches. While the Vikings’ weren’t mathemat­ ically out ofit at that point, coach Harmer said his comer knew that the math wasn’t working out once McClelland pinned Stamm, one of the Vikings’ three indi­ vidual state qualifiers this season. “We had some disappointments, that is really what it is,” Harmer said. “It’s about match-ups and it’s about doing your job when you’re out there and the expectations.” Early Lakewood wins included a 9-6 victory for Alexander Risk at 165 pounds against Yale’s Dominic Bums to open the dual and a 10-1 major decision by Joel Simon in his 215-pound match with Yale’s Josh Harrison. Coach Harmer did think both of those guys may have been able to push just a little more in an attempt to score more team points in those two bouts. Lakewood did have an 18-12 lead six bouts into the semifinal. Bryan Aguilera had another explosive match for Lake­ wood with a pin of Yale’s Shawn Coarse 21 seconds into the 285-pound bout and then 106-pounder Dakota Harmer followed up with an 18-3 technical fall over Yale’s Pierce Moran. Yale won the next five matches though with three pins, a 15-0 technical fall by Landon Sopha over Viking senior Kade Boucher and Winters’ win. Boucher was really pleased his team helped him earn one more day of varsity wrestling, alongside his father, assistant coach Nick Boucher, and his brother, sophomore Bryson Boucher, with Fri­ day’s quarterfinal victory over White­ hall, but he had the toughest of draws Saturday. Sopha’s technical fall was his 200th varsity victory in four years. He is 51-4 on the season and was a state runner-up as a sophomore. Bryce Goodemoot came out strong for Lake wood after Rogers’ loss and took an 18-6 major decision over Yale’s Caiden Hackett at 144 pounds. Bryson Boucher followed that up with a 5-0 shut out of Yale’s Levi Frazer in the 150-pound match. Senior Calder Villanueva was the last guy on the mat for Lakewood, falling 21-5 by technical fall to Yale’s Finn Ruediger. Perennial state champion Dundee defeated Allegan 72-0 in the other state semifinal in Kalamazoo Saturday, and it was a pin by Ogemaw Heights’ 113-pounder Roman Goulette in the quarterfinals Friday that kept the Dundee squad from shutting out all three of its opponents over the weekend. Dundee dispatched of its quarterfinal opponent, Ogemaw Heights 75-6, while Lakewood and Whitehall were at the midpoint of their dual Friday. Allegan beat Hart 35-24 and Yale toppled Mad­ ison 41-24 in the other two D3 State Quarterfinals Friday. Dundee has only missed appearing in the Division 3 State Final once since 2007 and has now won 12 state titles since then including the last eight. Whitehall had been the state runner-up in D3 to the Dundee Vikings in three of the past four seasons before falling to Lakewood Friday. f * p 4 .A r I. b?.'. f M y' ■J' I <>. r > • 5 A* jr ” A* • A/ A \ : J I * t Z’ i K .^f< 4^. •t t^' V 4^ J } I ■ .» f 5: 4 i I t ,r ’ • h ) Xt I J />■ >1 >r tpT .M ■«b “' A ' ;'4 .5. >• * •' 4I - ‘> A .1^1 •* ' 9 t tl> « I * * 0 Uli! *:r’ J* I I. I « ✓ .. V , J\* d ^‘■ t X * I • / I « 11 AT ’ d ►*/ s*^ t t »• >» ✓ • J e 5 r ( t I >■ * y > ’■—Md . r .0. I r> { •:sn*‘ ^*'V. f T* 7 »> y* t J 'i... ■ J' I > i 11 Jk 'M' a ‘r:^: I J- . X * f i ‘V f •T' k i I W-- V’K •**• t s u r.’ 1 ? ,*S < * 7. I t d 4 I bk i •i Lakewood senior Joel Simon (right), coach Tony Harmer (left) and the Viking sideline celebrates clinching its victory over Whitehall in the MHSAA Division 3 Team Wrestling Quarterfinal at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer J K •' ■■ • •* I F ' '' I ) ”, . i ^rn V . r •i A' I J Ik. > I *•.5 'J'3’ » 0 1 4 I I r •? 4 « •fl i • '-SS, Cj 1 IK" Jt h I -T V P' 1' B 1* F » r ) 1 I > lyiM I IB i ** • v«»% /*t £ 4'< & f, » >•< l^i t * t g I t I •i * * if <<v A 1/ ■ •» « wav *» ■ ..H? X 5 1^* « rt. » Bie^^ 7 •*.* out li a_ I « ■MP ••** •«’ 4S WW»^ j1 V I* I « > b-a. k * fiuK I -wW r I * ----- '<4 ’■I s 4b I k I b r •l 1 i^T 1 I > • 1 V XU ‘. f &- C- rf •» Lakewood senior Bryan Aguilera works on a pin of Whitehall’s Wyatt Jenkins in the second period of their 285-pound match Friday in the MHSAA Division 3 Team Wrestling Quarterfinals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. / . ‘It. s w ( 1 I V I J X I -JI- A «M* < r l’^ 1 ( «u l^^W, j w * ••w I t 1,. I • iX ••w Varela finally got him on his back in the final minute of the third period. From there, Bryson Boucher and Calder Villanueva took care of business for Lakewood. Biyson went right at Wyatt McFanen with one of Lakewood’s most aggressive performances of the night and pinned him 1:41 into the opening period. Villanueva basically just needed to not get pinned to seal the win for Lakewood, and that never was much of a concern as he took a 19-3 technical fall against Colton Kyser. Kade said he gets more anxious watch­ ing Bryson wrestle than he is for his own matches, and was happy to see him use his speed to go after points against McFarren. ‘4 was excited. It was just pure enjoy­ ment,” Kade said of being on the side watching Villanueva finish off the win. “I'm happy for him. I'm happy he got out of his head and got it done. Bryson Boucher, Stamm and Simon are the three Lakewood grapplers who also have more wrestling ahead this weekend at Ford Field in Detroit for the MHSAA Division 3 Individual State Finals. The win Friday was a big turnaround from when the two teams met back in December of 2024. Whitehall beat the Lakewood team 46-24 Dec. 28 at Grandville's Marge and Tate Frederick Invitational. Dakota Harmer flipped his match from that one. Thomas Leeke beat him 7-2 in Grandville, and the Vikings didn't have Aguilera in the line-up at that point, and coach Hanner said his team had a lot of guys still working on getting to the weight they wanted to wrestle at back then. Villanueva didn’t wrestle that day either and LHS Vikings had a void in the line-up at 120 pounds. huge for Lakewood Friday. Another Lakewood senior, Kade Boucher, was pretty happy to extend his high school wrestling career another day after he wasn’t able to earn the return to trip to the individual state finals he was seeking this season. “It means a lot. I was disappointed in whathappened last Saturday obviously,” Kade said. “I am happy that now I get one more match, at least, maybe even two hopefully.” Dakota in the 106-pound bout got an escape early in the third period for the first point in his contest with Whitehall’s Thomas Leeke. The score was evened in the last seconds as Leeke was awarded a point for a stalling penalty against Dako­ ta, but in the one-minute sudden victory overtime period it was Dakota scoring a take down in the closing seconds that earned him a 4-1 win. Lakewood went on to get a 9-1 major decision from Stephen Aldrich in his 113-pound match with Kassie Sapp, a 4-0 win from Vincent Stamm over Max Kurkowski at 126 pounds, a 17-7 major decision for Kade Boucher at 132 pounds against Jason Sheaffer and an 8-0 major decision from LJ Rogers in the 138-pound match against Kolten Weiler. Aldrich’s win at 113 tied the dual at 16-16 at the midway point. Cody Man­ zo pinned Lakewood’s Eric Bartlett 52 seconds into the 120-pound match to put Whitehall momentarily back in front 22-16. The string ofwins by Stamm, Boucher and Rogers had Lakewood up 27-12. Whitehall’s Caden Varela took a pin in the 144-pound match against Lake­ wood’s Bryce Goodemoot that flipped the lead again to 28-27 in favor of White­ hall. Goodemoot put up a solid fight, but G .t^K= 1 i. z <^Vb^ 4 I El I Ml Vik; I *u .) . 7^" nvu' > I 4 I ^<3 lOl * “T"--- « * 1 U - J s f L z 11 . I I 'A IK W • M*. I M. . r wl V' A«.._:...S s I, » 43.^*’ ll «r •*—f >51 5^ ',^i \ I I ’•tl ' > *An t « *•. I r P f I V J - 0.^- e b ■W* *«* JV ‘ I • L ♦ Ifc-J' ■" .J ■W' — !» ;>■! < .ait2^ '’-M •— e»i 1 J w f i:. « J* -'^b. r r. 1 4l I - jT^ '1^ -•j '-■. • •} i- 1 “--J .T c H >. ‘ • n ■J. «• * t-. > I. 10^ <e ■ I I «' 4 1J r Cr«i-- . J *1 F •> * » 4 i iSi* *. • K- - 'ft '■v I p r . i «i rA-w’* ‘'Ak P -• I w\.' { ’U.. 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The fifth-seeded Lakewood Vikings “upset” fourth-seeded Whitehall 38-28 to earn a spot in Saturday’s D3 State Semifinals against third-seeded Yale. The freshman Everett drew gasps and the first real signs of enthusiasm from the Lakewood bench when he earned a quick reversal against Whitehall senior Gavin Craner in the 190-pound match. Craner recovered to pin Everett moments later, in 1:27 total, and improve to 54-0 on the season. Craner is the defending 175-pound state champion in D3, and was the state runner-up at that weight class wrestling for Belding back when he was a sophomore. Only a handful of wrestlers all season have been even able to score an escape point or two against him - let alone a reversal. Craner’s pin did put the Whitehall Vikings in front 16-0 three matches into the quarterfinal. Simon, a senior, got the Vikings their first points on the team scoreboard with a 1-0 decision against Parker Mott in the 215-pound bout, although that was a weight class where Lakewood may have really been hoping to get more than three points. Aguilera, another senior, followed up with a stunning heavyweight match in which he pinned Whitehall’s Wyatt Jenkins at the 3-minute mark, one minute into the second period. Jenkins, who won an individual regional title at 215 pounds last weekend and is now 49-3 overall this season, scored a couple nearfall points and led 5-0 at the end of the first period. Aguilera got a throw in half a minute into the second period though and turned it into a pin that sent the Vikings into a frenzy. Whitehall started the dual with a pair of five-point technical falls thanks to Blake English outscoring junior Alexander Risk 16-0 at 165 pounds and Liam Leeke taking a 19-4 win over junior Owen Prowdley at 175. The Vikings did some work making up for a tough individual regional the previous Saturday in Whitehall. Lake­ wood head coach Tony Harmer said Everett’s reversal there against Craner was a good pick-me-up for Everett after a heart-breaking blood round loss at the individual regional. Aguilera and Dakota Harmer both had blood round losses at individual regionals too and came up ir s, % �J ' w— ’V Hilton finds touch at the line to finish district win • I J- r r Brett Bremer Sports Editor IC'A 2k *1 r Thomapple Kellogg junior forward Trey Hilton took the ball away from the Scots and went to the free throw line with 70 seconds to play in their MHSAA Division 1 District opener at Wyoming High School Monday. Hilton buried two free throws to give the Trojans their first lead of the second half and the Trojans held the lead the rest of the night. The TK varsity boys’ basketball team earned a spot in Wednesday’s (Feb. 26) MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal against Byron Center back in Wyoming with a44-37 win over the Caledonia boys. “I feel like once we work as a team and love each other, things go well for us,” Hilton said. “As soon as we play onon-one things don’t work out, but once we love each other, work together and play basketball as a group, as a whole instead of five individual people, it is a really solid squad. Part of that started with a lot of offensive rebonds and a lot of easy buckets we were getting.” Hilton’s two free throws that put TK in front 37-36 were part of a 12-1 run by the Trojans to close out the bailgame. Hilton, who has made a little over half of his free throws this season, was a perfect 6-for-6 at the line for TK in the fourth quarter and finished with ten points before fouling out late in the bailgame. “I told him, I said I’m so proud of you because he has been struggling. He is usually like 50-60 percent from the line, and I thought oh, boy, but he came •' I : . I J g >>‘1 tr jiff Al At tnff.v )< Vt 1 I ' 11 ' lb Xi i'l -J 1^0 X ' w •• r r J f-' •'®- ati. f fl ’.rl I ipi ’ IXJ* X 4 r ID 1 i '1) A M e ■ f * t -vJC I f V’ Q f i? b r nno-f/! I 4 1 b t i bfW t % : jA-trfe' • w>n« - liBfc » P « I ’■■T f F ar A r t J I r/ T It I & r If w X |11 r -"aww % \J J Pt I L1 ♦ \ I A <* MU vd -.1.lil f u '•JT? I I* fl ■. Oil Q 0* 4; H < i .'9MUI 5*1 » 1 ■ :;Tt w I SbU' b 4 I r c ■k' 'j'z.. :_ia .,^•1 VJ ___ .-J iSSi J I K 3: jL' [/rj Thursday, February 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.cam > r» z half and turned it up. That was a good turnaround. It was the second game in a row we were down eight, ten points hey, we’ve got to battle back. We’ve got to battle back. “That is not what you expect, but it is. It’s championship basketball. I told them it’s districts, anything can happen. Every team comes to battle. Nobody is just going to lay down for you.” The Trojans made the bounces go their way late with a little extra hustle. Hilton had the take away that led to his go-ahead free throws, and Trojan senior guard Jude Webster got a takeaway on the press after those foul shots, getting the ball up off the floor to Ploeg who then found senior guard Bryce Lloyd for an easy two points. TK also kept a few possessions alive late by tipping rebounds away from the Fighting Scots. “1 told them, when you guys are ev­ erywhere like that it is hard to stop you. You get on that roll, so that was good to see,” Garber said. “I don’t think we ever cracked under that pressure. We have been here before. Don’t make this mo­ ment bigger than what it is I said during a timeout with 30 seconds left. You know what to do, get one stop and the game is over and that is exactly what happened.” The winner from Wednesday night’s bailgame in Wyoming will be back there Friday for the district final set to tip off at 7 p.m. East Kentwood and Wyoming were set to meet in the district’s other semifinal ballgame Wednesday. The host Wolves outscored Ottawa Hills 74-68 in their opening round bailgame Monday. up clutch,” TK head coach Phil Garber said. “Those were those moments to seal it at end end. It was great to see that.” “I love being in clutch situations,” Hilton said. Trojan junior forward Lucas Ploeg buried two three-pointers and had a big offensive put-back during the fourth quarter to wipe out what had been a Tl20 Caledonia lead early in the fourth. He finished with 11 points. TK junior guard Ben Lloyd had a game-high 16 points including a three and a few free throws in the fourth quarter. The young Caledonia squad got 14 points from sophomore forward Bryce Backus, ten points from sophomore guard Ben Geerdes and eight from senior guard Parker Little. Points were tough to come by in a ballgame where the officials let the two teams play. It was a 7-7 tie after one quarter and the Scots led 16-10 at the half. “They’re a physical team for sure,” Hilton said. “Props to them, a whole bunch of sophomores out there, they know they have to play physical and they did and they made it tough, but not tough enough I guess.” A 5-0 lead by TK at the start of the game, and a seven-point lead early in the second half for the Scots were the biggest lead for either side until TK pulled away in the end. “They did nothing [special],”TK head coach Phil Garber said. “They ran man. They did some heavy ball denial ... on our end we went into man in the second U I 9 .**K C*x .4k ;€ ••J/ ■ 5J It-? 1• 4 i: Vikings leverage defense to edge out Olivet in district < ?*j* -J’ '•’li'JI’ /* I -'T * Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer -- M. .i Ui *>! 1 r S 1 V- I • .v>3 H r c ; JsW I - i<7 J :>0 1 «< !Pr- ’uMi OfT 31' n k £. J I I 4 i- 'tjn. T A’; VI irSii! '“*i iSM. I , J'/1! ■ . 4 J ® fio I iCl Ujau / t rr^ .’ T> * y- i ! r . . :: 3 »•« r •jii.i 1U<7 3^ 1 Ou' ..7' WTP^f) g^iAWHSS i- : ftG; b1; : •t;’)' ( F * M • i r 4 V*** lA r' I ■ t ‘ • 4 I L I 'J.- • I t • dfefijffj’**' r Ji I I /.Ik • . f I I I r •k- * ni •I P: I 4 r I I L 4 e I k ^»v >• A Su 71 ♦ i.«. -rTr’: J . J -a I. i ri •*»* J 7 rf i r ■4'' 1 f ,1 * .-,1 1 < < 4 I fAi r q h •■v ” ^1/' I * J ?? .4. - !• 5 -r ; /1 • . • p •K I '/ .• 4 1 r B) V L u J k X im '1 r* ‘•1' K'" . ■ I ►"P z I f r Jk' j y J*—'. ▼J I . , k n.<. .. ••1'^ T I <1 r • I J X ■*•- ■■ rtJ •-SjT” I ^4 I • ’S ' xq — ••• --------- iV J . <• '.I. 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We went all in on a 3-2-sty le zone.” At times on Monday night, especially in the first quarter ofplay, that zone com­ pletely shut down Olivet to help propel the Vikings (6-16) to a 40-38 victory in the Division 2 district quarterfinals. Monday served as the rubber match for the two teams, who split in regular season play this season. The victory moved Lakewood to the district semifinals where they were scheduled to host Lansing Sexton last night (Feb. 26), a team that tagged the Vikings with a couple of losses this year in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division play. While Lakewood’s zone shut the water off on Olivet (5-18) in the first quarter, and the Vikings never trailed during the game, that didn’t mean it wasn’t a nail-biter. In fact, the con­ test came down to the last posses­ sion, where the Eagles were able to launch a game-winning shot attempt. Out of a timeout with three seconds left, the Eagles found a flashing Zaiden Bramer, who launched a 3-point attempt that missed everything. The thrilling conclusion came on the heels of the Vikings carving out their largest lead of the game in the fourth quarter. When Troy Acker knocked down a free throw with just over three minutes left in the game. Lakewood took a 33-25 lead, which was a comfortable lead relative to the low-scoring game. Acker, a senior, attacked the rim down the final stretch to keep his team afloat offensively. “I don’t always just look to take over late but sometimes I feel like I want to get a bucket so I just go get the bucket,” Acker said. “I have that mentality when 1 go to the hoop that no one is going to stop me.” After building the eight-point lead, the Vikings missed some key free throws and Olivet saw a flurry of scoring from Ethan Miars, who finished with nine points to tighten up the game. Olivet’s Jack Masters hit a 3-pointer with 9 seconds left to cut his team’s deficit to just one point. Lakewood’s Hollis Poll responded by making one of his two free throws. That gave the Eagles an opportunity to tie or win the game. “(The win) told us that we can play as one and not as individuals,” said Solgat, who tipped his cap to the Lakewood student section, which he said helped his team build momentum. “That’s what we t 4^' ; '*4t < 0 c - 1 • b ♦ SB L ?li b x: IK * ? t' t ^W"»" r KJ r: 3 * ►-. ik I . ♦>! (.9 . *1. nr -- ’ iiiin >' 4 W*' • I .M Y4 '-iit *i *4 S * **w ■^1 I 'it J * ■ Troy Acker, senior guard for Lakewood, looks to use a pick set by freshman Bryer Poll to drive to the rim during Monday night’s Division 2 District Quarterfinal basketball game against Olivet at Lakewood High School. Photo by Jayson Bussa have really been talking a lot about — doing it for each other and not for one.” Acker and freshman Bryer Pol 1 carried the offensive load for the Vikings and did it in different halves of play. Acker came alive in the second half, and down the crucial final stretch, to finish with 17 total points. Nine of those points came in the second half. Poll, who was force inside for the Vi­ kings, finished with 11 points with seven of those in the first half. Arguably the difference maker in the game, though, came early. Lakewood locked in their zone defense and nearly held Olivet scoreless for the whole first quarter. Ben Possehn hit a 3-pointer with STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. AND JUDGE 25-30034-DE HON WILLIAM DOHERTY Court address: 206 W. Court Street Ste 302, Hastings Ml 49058 Estate of Scott Laroy Sunior. Date of birth: 10/24/1961. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. SCOTT LAROY SUNIOR. died 12/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to CHARLES RICHARD SUNIOR, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St. Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/21/25 Jackie L. Baker P76955 137 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-3999 Charles Richard Sunior 334 E. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269-953-5716 1:17 left in the first quarter for the Eagles’ only points. Lakewood led 9-3 after the first frame. Olivet was able to find its offensive footing, but the zone defense continued to give the Eagles problems throughout the rest of the game. Down the final stretch, when the Eagles needed to score quickly, they circled the perimeter look­ ing to penetrate. “We knew what Olivet was going to bring to the table we knew where to jam in at,” Solgat said. “We made a couple of adjustments in the second half to take away the middle and they were working hard in that middle.” Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board Meeting Feb 17,2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Salary Resolutions Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer and Code Officer wage increase Assessor’s salary Fire Dept Appropriations Approve publishing and sending budget to public hearing Adjourned at 6:59 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor ♦ ♦ « 1 % luTr .. 2 I / > .-'.w 7 * i- .' i1 -Fl / i; A i •X *I 1’ < •• -aS X?; « R. • *< t / " \ - dL.v. ‘1 « vr- Thornapple Kellogg junior Trey Hilton puts a shot over Caledonia sophomore Lincoln Senti in the paint during their MHSAA Division 1 District Quarterfinal ballgame at Wyoming High School Monday, Photo by Brett Bremer SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Justin D. Drenth, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: October 22, 2019 Recorded on October 28, 2019, in Document No. 2019-010426, Foreclosing ; Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 28/100 Dollars ($195,862.28) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 12 AND BONIFACE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 473 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST SIDE GOLDSMITH PROPERTY 300 FEET TO SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR FIFTY FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID GOLDSMITH LINE 300 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, THENCE EASTERLY CENTER OF HIGHWAY FOR 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO SAID PLEASURE POINT AND SAID BONIFACE POINT IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST PINE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 373 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 300 FEET TO THE SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE;THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID MILLER LINE 300 FEETTOTHE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE WESTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY 50 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 10727 Center St, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Mi 48335 248.539.7400 1554354 (02-27)(03-20) V f I �- I 1 1 Iwl IV 1 'J z I Thursday, February 27, 2025 12 t t TbE HASTINGS BANNER i. ' WWW HastingsBanner.com F I Iw I ?! <* a < J ¥■ r" I I r It TK comes up short of third straight finals trip I sS ■ 5? 5 I. I ) L 1? r J * l£ 1 J J •41^ 1 less than half a point back of the last r. .A I I r ( is I » -, it' ■ 4 'f t ¥ zz«« of the four slate quality ing teams with I ft i I I I a total of746.14 points. TK had a final a score of 743.00. b I i I f F f V 4 The TK ladies had a score of 226 ifp 1 J 1 in round one and sal in second place team to make a return trip to the slate finals for the third consecutive season. ITie Trojans placed sixth at their / 4 the final round. Northview was fifth, Round one had its sparkle. Round two was solid. Round three just wasn't quite where it needed to be for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer t J 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 4 A i behind only Plainwell at that point. The TK team added a score of 213.20 ■S 1 ^'1 .•fr. I in round two, and was in third place MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by Forest Hills t i t t ! g/ k !*' .•i going into round three. Plainwell had the top score in each Northern High School Saturday. 4 of the first two rounds at 232.20 and The Trojans have made their money in round three in recent seasons, but a r 224.08, The Plainwell Trojans capped 5 off the regional championship with a round three score of 309.30 Saturday wasn’t enough for the TK ladies to hold the spot in the top four that they / score of311.40 in round three. Zeeland 4 West had the day’s top round three T J 1 t { r had after the first two rounds of the regional. score of 315.10. Cedar Springs moved Plainwell, Zeeland West, Cedar round tliree and Reeths-Puffer into Springs and Reeths-Puffer had the fourth with a score of 310.60 in that top four round three scores of the day final round. into third with a score of 313.60 in I I I 4 n» 1 ♦ r Mason was seventh on the day at FHN and finished as the top four teams in the final standings. Plainwell won the regional title with an overall 1 (4 overall with a score of 739.02 ahead •* of Forest Hills Northern 732.92, Gull a «*T* score of767.68 ahead ofZeeland West Lake 728.48, DeWitt 726.54, Mount 760.14, Cedar Springs 750.86 and Pleasant 718.54 and St. Johns 703.40. I I f I rt)' ■■ J < The MHSAA Division 2 Com­ Reeths-Puffer 646.60. petitive Cheer Finals will be held TK was a couple points up on Cedar Springs and Reeths-Puffer heading into round three, and Northview also Saturday, March I, at McGuirk Arena on the campus of Central Michigan jumped the Trojans in the standings in University in Mt. Pleasant. Junior Payton Gater and the Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team perform back walkovers during their round two routine Saturday at the MHSAA Division 2 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids. The TK season came to an end with a sixth-place finish Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer tf > h’'T J F t I L t ‘ *9 • ' I 1' 1 ‘I-: M*’ *'X»* >4 / J .* / s 9 » >•; *• V t \ I > fl I *1 .k 1 1 A • - "s »’ f. w X * 4 Ve V** R ** • I i «* SVSU next stop for big, talented Saxon TE A; #CAAJ> J -r : *'* .«• I n.C<«« •Ab* • <:l 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor e When Hastings sophomore quarterback Mason Tossava heaved a pass up to the sideline on a third down during his first season as the Saxons’ varsity starter nobody on the Saxons sideline looked at it as a coin flip, not with senior light end Jett Barnum on the other end. The same went for the previous QB firing balls out to Barnum, 2024 grad Owen Carroll. “Both of the quarterbacks that he had always talked about the fact they knew where Jett was on every play,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “Every time they were dropping back, they knew where he was. He kind ofchanged how we looked at things. We knew on a third or a fourth down, and everybody in the stadium knew, where the ball was going to go just because he had that innate ability to go up and compete for the ball. “It wasn’t a 50-50 ball. It was an 80-20 ball. That gave us a huge advantage on second and third down with what we were going to do.” The 6-4, 215-pound tight end, who is competing this week in districts with the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team, signed his National Letter of Intent Friday tojoin the Saginaw Valley State University football program next season. Murphy said Barnum is the first player to sign on at the NCAA Division 11 level since he has been as part of the Saxon coaching staff. “Jett has shown over the last three years that he is one of those kids that loves the workouts, the grind. To be a college athlete you have to be able to love to grind, you < bl J >wa0 ‘ *> f ft n T 8 M V w V lb wsaiMi^turi r c, Hastings senior Jett Barnum is joined by his parents Jude and Jesse Barnum and Hastings High School football coaches Pat Coltson and Jamie Murphy as he signs his National Letter of Intent to join the Saginaw Valley State University football program next season. Photo by Brett Bremer have to love to practice, you have to love to work out in the weight room, because that is what you’re going to do for your first couple years. You’re going to be a practice guy, you’re going to be a weight room guy, and you’re going to have to have a great attitude about it, and he has got those qualities.” Barnum ends his time with the Saxon varsity football team as its all-time leading receiver. He had 22 catches for 209 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior even with the Saxons’ Wing-T offense moving the football on the ground most of the time - and Barnum’s blocking was certainly a part of that rushing success too. “Offensively and defensively this year we were different because of him,” Mur­ phy said. “We knew he was special when he was coming up and when he was younger and we have kind of changed our offense to fit him into what we do. We do that with our defense every year and we do that with our offensive with different kids. We do that to fit the kids that we have. He was a little bit different in terms of his atldetic •«lw V ir I IS L NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION yv Tankee SpringB Townahip 2»4 K BJUOG5 MnWLKVUXB, MICHIQAN 4«SD TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO; THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 02-13-2025-1 which was adopted by the Yankee Springs Township Board at a regular meeting held on February 13.2025. SCOPE, PURPOSE, IWTEHT. This section includes the purpose to establish a Township fire department, to establish rules and regulations and prescribe duties of fire department volunteers and employees. SEdffi GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE AREA, The fire department will provide coverage to the entire Township. SECnON3 »i4 SW 2M SCOPE AND LEVEL OF SERVICES. The fire department is authorized to provide a range fire services to the township citizens. BASIC ORGAKIZATIQHAL STRUCTURE. This section provides the organization ol the fire department FIRE DEPARTMENT FINANCES. This section specifies methods of financing the fire department operations. FIRE DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIOfe. This section authorizes the Township Board to prepare and adopt rules and regulations for the fire department SECT10H7 CHIEF DUTIES. This section specifies the authorities and duties of the fire department chief. S£im FIREFIGHTERS, section includes requirements and provisions regarding firefighters. SECTIONS TRAINING, This section Include requirements lor training and certifications lor fire department personnel. SECTION to SASKThis section includes the requirement to develop and adopt safety regulations for fire department operations. smii DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE, This section authorizes the fire chief to develop and recommend disciplinary procedures to the township board for StCBOW 12 department personnel. M MPENSATION- This section includes regulations regarding compensation for fire department personnel. SECTION 13 PUBLIC CONTACT, This section authorizes the chief or designed to represent the township regarding fire department matters. MNIj saw SECTION 16 EMERGENCY RESPONSES, This section provides that lire department personnel shall only respond outside of the township pursuant to recog razed mutuaVautomatic aid agreements. DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES, This section authorizes the township board to provide necessary vehicles and equipment for fire fl fighting operations and for the chief to recommend the types of equipment and vehicles needed. DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, The township board shall determine the number of buildings/fadlities needed for the fire department The chief shall ensure the maintenance of fire department buildings and facilities. MN.1Z SECTION 16 SOLICITING DONATIONS, The township board must approve all fundraising activities All donations shall be submitted to the township treasurer. Rre d^ent personnel may establish a tax exempt opization tor tundraisiM activities. SEVERABILITV, The provisions ot this Ordinance are severable.SECTION 19 EFFECTIVE OATE/REPEAL This Ordinance shall take eftecl the day after publication after adoption. Ml ordinances in conflict are herewith repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the lull full text the Ordinance has been posted in the Office ol of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy co of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Tom Hopkins, Clerk >M A ■>■1 IS50 s < TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed tow’nship budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on Monday March 17,2025 at 6:30 p.m., at the Hope Township Hall 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings MI 49058, the Regular Board meeting to follow. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA) The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing, caDing or via email the following: Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetownship.com 284 N. Briggs Road MiddleviHe, Ml 49333 (269) 795-9091 ability on the edge and his ability to go after balls. His ability to just compete in the air. That made us change things. He made us a lot better.” Barnum also scored on a pick six this fall, and had 63 tackles, six sacks and four forced ftimbles playing a defensive end spot. He went through the recruitment pro­ cess as a tight end and outside linebacker, and said he is looking forward to being on the offensive side of ±e ball at SVSU. “I went there and it was all energy, all hype, I really loved the atmosphere and can see myself working there for the next four years,” Barnum said. ‘That is kind of what was the deciding factor, like man I’m going to go there and I’m going to work my tail off for four or five years and just kick it Hopeftilly, get a startingjob there real soon.” He knows he’ll have to get stronger to do that, and he is expecting a much broader college playbook to be one of the challenges he’ll face right away at the next level. Barnum said he chose SVSU in part because ofthe atmosphere, but also because he sees a good business school there and an affordable one too. Barnum won’t be too far from home competing wi± ±e Cardinals in ±e Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Confer­ ence, also home to Grand Valley State University and the Ferris State University team that has won three of the past four NCAA Division 11 Football National Championships. While winning all kinds of all-confer­ ence, all-region and all-county awards for football throughout high school, and being a key member of the Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team forthree seasons, Barnum has also won numerous track and field accolades most notably an all-state finish with the Saxon 4x400-meter relay team that placed second at the 2023 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Finals. Barnum was as part ofthe Saxon varsity football team that won a district title his sophomore season in 2022. The Saxons have been in the postseason in each ofthe past five seasons and won at least a share of four straight Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference Championships from 2020-2023. “Football has always just been a big sport for me,” Barnum said. “1 have always watched highlights growing up of people catching footballs, and I have always grind­ ed towards one thing and that was football. No matter what, where 1 was at, because I moved here in fifth grade, no matter where I was at or what I was playing I was always giving my all in football. It was kind of the sport 1 fell in love with, so that is kind of why I want to keep it going.” Sure, Murphy is a tad biased, but he thinks the Cardinals got a steal in adding Barnum. “He has all the capabilities of blocking in space, drive blocking off the line, go­ ing up and getting the ball off the air and running clean routes. People thou^t this offense might hold him back and limit his capability of going on to the next level, and it really didn’t. When you have got talent, talent is going to play anywhere,” Murphy said. « .-n .. ...R.-'^a}'* ■ F ’ A 1 v*Sj ki •>* •' • ta * r -V > * -TT»— .>-r •3 I u »• <• ■<'Ij' * lT^ TjyfelflLMi * I I f 4 I I I I xiSK^o'iiavi ( I / <> . 1,__ •• i i > • X* * t 1 • <e I I 1 « tr I * t I i t ir Wtt» r, .z: ;* ’’ I *5V1 r h-. i. **4. I 0Bl* * •> X r I b •• '•?: 4 * ’"‘i i '*• I S • y<*i nis > > 4. * I 4 1 y . '•.- “ArHtBxr a t V ♦ hl • ZV •< i 4 R, 4 r '•[r’?‘( IX * It V* I * .. • -Jr T1 W\ I F t * » «* } * : » M I ^C'«av»>S 4 ■'w,; CG . Sk .-.1 1 k t V I » '•A* J>- i M *> 's ■l h > .— 1 ♦ 1 e. * A * Sj i 4*«* I s, nvr.' I* » I w;'’? 1 I k i f (I 1 r •* «• , VH «ki,'«»,■’s ’’ < a bl * ’ll. s A t” *4. k •r f- \ > > ■t'R »» t « . '■I,- k* , «» J L v i f N t s *4 • '• ♦f i « I I ■» • •y Yc- I 4 J h.> 5 '• ■» i t! ( » s s '■'I I q‘_ a It- L *1 ’’S ’r 'ri': % -3 *. >1 K b ♦ I % > A L I J « k '*v ■. A r « r * *1 I tai MH . I ♦ ♦ ( » .». •• 1 I - > “7 I IF * -Ck. I* Is t- «( 4 * ’ �% \\\ s f — f I •w. A H Thursday, February 27, 2025 13 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I Lions and Panthers nearly reach regional tournament They were so close. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team placed fifth and the Delton Kel­ logg team sixth at the MHSAA Division 4 Competitive Cheer District Saturday, Feb. 15, at Schoolcraft High School. The Lions were better than seven teams at their cheer district, but were shooting for being better ±an eight. Host Schoolcraft earned the fourth and final regional quali­ fying spot by outscoring the Lions by 1.18 points over the course of the three rounds. The Lions put on a great charge in the end. Maple Valley’s round three score of 284.60 points was bettered only by the district champions from Coloma and was 9.4 points better than the round three score of ±e Schoolcraft ladies, but not quite enougli to catch ±em. Lion head coach Sarah Huissen said she thought her girls performed three great rounds on the day, “but so did the other four teams ±at advanced to regionals. I am so proud of this team and their accomplish­ ments this season.” Coloma won ±e district championship with an overall score of 735.54 points. Lawton was second with a score of688.90, White Pigeon third at 663.60 and School­ craft fourth with a final tally of 653.30. Maple Valley put up a three-round score of 652.12. J £ C V > Itr tftb V IW) { ilJBft lei j I ‘ , ig fr 'jloorl I ;■ ant 'Hli> J lb, I ■ i-' J ’ a b/i i ?ni9ri ■jffl-indit ; nr/l ♦ L I •' I •. hi -r i sflT ■jfcz’.l Az.jT'ib 4 I 7,'.)ZJnioci ’ ; ; jew) 5 ■; ' J?.* , •*k y; .'yoiih 7 9k. <( i I t toIb EnoiqmBfl^ wr iab 1 J I II i I I I aril fo b£( I I s on'j no J jdgj ori) 5-n V JJ !• ^-Tr « A i(vk;JBrjJ?rrrGe'! <• Mylrijlo hL^OT ■"7 9 ^5 r .♦nrJ Vi,?. n y r \S p. Ir*. I I 4 S' Ar<.V l'> > I t u Ti-« J‘ T . 3 * s - f •l J f ►Vl’i •l / M". fl I A'i “U-* C 9 There were three teams within ten points of the Schoolcraft for the final regional qualifying spot. Delton Kellogg was sixth overall with a score of 648.20 ahead of Gobles 644.10, Comstock 591.40, Covert 558.20, Bloomingdale 510.00, Constan­ tine 501.02 and Hartford 490.60. Despite not being too far from advanc­ ing, Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reyn­ olds said it was still a great way to end her team’s season. The Pan±ers had their best overall score of the year. “The girls performed with confidence and pride,” Reynolds said. “We missed moving on by just a few points, and as sad as we were, they were happy with how they performed.” The Delton Kellogg team’s round one was its best of the season with a 208.5 score, and coach Reynolds said it was a huge improvement from the team’s first meet of the season where they earned a score of 179.1. She said her girls were on time with their jumps and their motions. DK was third after that opening round. She said that her team was a bit shaky in round two, but still good overall. The Pan±ers closed out their season with their best round three performance of the season which earned a score of 266.3. That total was more than 70 points better than their first round three attempt this season. While Delton Kellogg started strong, Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 r ! h i aaanra-.- MKNI »'-.;a<'. -.45 • 7; J > ' r I i f .& F 1 I r < I 'll u «■ '» i 4 ’ t ■ 4- I $ 7 Si i 71 r> 1 * I V' The Delton Kellogg iersity competitive cheer team celebrates a successful performance at its MHSAA Division 4 District Feb. 15 at Schoolcraft High School. The Panthers had their top score of the season while placing sixth. Photo provided round one was ±e one where ±e Ma­ ple Valley score wasn’t quite up to ±e challenge of keeping up with ±e district leaders. Maple Valley had a score of 196.00 in round one. All four regional qualifying teams were over 200 points in the round, as were Delton Kellogg and Gobles. The Lions were in seven± after round one and still seventh after round two after tallying a score of 171.52 in round two which included a ten-point deduction. Coloma had ±e top score in each of ±e three rounds. The Comets scored 222.40 points in round one, 210.14 in round two and 303.00 in round three. They were the only ones to score more than 200 points in round two and the only ones to pass the 300-point mark in round three. “Overall, the season was not a smooth as one hopes for, but I am still proud of these young ladies,” coach Reynolds said. “We improved over 100 points from our first meet in December. We are losing a few seniors and a few foreign exchange students. I expect to have a strong and eager team next year.” i I 1^ I •br I •r tn • 1 *I 4 • I I 5 •s i*’ I 5 % 11 T ■ •T J" •J Lt f wt *< J I.. Hastings downs Hopkins in district opener at Hamilton •> Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 1^ JKf*' LT & Hopkins made a late run with the help of a few Hastings turnovers, but the Saxons prevailed to get another shot at Holland Christian. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team was set to face the Maroons in the MHSAA Division 2 Boys’ Basketball District Semifinals at Hamilton High School Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Ma­ roons ended the Saxons’ season in the district semifinals a year ago. The Saxons opened the state tourna­ ment with a 56-52 win over Hopkins in the district’s opening round at Hamilton ;JqoH Ji A) I 'i' I . J \ I ! ' '■ r a ri i •J t '8you ^7^ ri! I' ft m ,;rK)O3£M sdt salt oi '. : <« i «s if XT* % 91 * ' * I t jid)3;i8£! 'rcoB £ noi8rzia ' A«- 4.S I I r <-/{ ik« a-.-.:: I fSrH oojirrneH IE Ehnfiirnsii tor-.’'' i. f ,«rL ^M arf I r n .6^ ni ..yijesnbSW I 'aiijiAzs f ' 4A ■ fi . . I I Afj tSSBmUOJ 3JBJ2 te y-i. ii :;r -lA'fne u 1 osn^C’ f norj : r'‘qeH ii?vE -UJ t . it •i •I 1 h* • > r. «»w« *’X. . £t-cc^^ tH T , -nRflarai«b>4B . 4fc. I I Ji -y; f/ 7,g:W:T ;Q.tr woT h?/iBri'r’b! T/ • ij u X d* . .1'7 I kr*::. NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW ___________________ A I I If It 'X Kt t The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 4,2025, at 10:00 am in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings, Michigan 49058 to organize and review the Assessment Roll._____________________________ I f [ I < Iio unsmee TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 1 I I * to ’I r ** I A ;iiura i£u iJ 4X [ 1 1 It p 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings. Michigan on: I t. Hfiai .1 /, 5,..II , O9mA9h2VGbl8fliui yn^z. 1 ♦ V ! » I r 4 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 9:00 am to NOON & 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm CLASS Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Personal 4 I .T ll ! — 1 ••“ t I ♦1 t i r 5"^ 4» h ' • T i HI •l 1 I I I 'I, I, t*- iL< . I 11 ’“I’* Hl - K 4: til 1 W'-’'■"-*1358* ■:..•; « a I, ’ n'T. I < ' AB T •-- r* - I I ?• IL'Uii ll /ri£*‘T .M ■ **n* I 11 « r ••i"'? 'J ; >i^i4 * 'If^, , '* 'c=’;7* i taKV I; This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) , L MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ^1 ,4 ••Z I J - > 4 : -rT Agricultural 45.32% Commercial 43.25% Industrial 50.09% Residential 45.45% Personal Property 50.00% Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected of Review 1.10327 1.15607 0.99820 1.10011 1.00000 after completion of the Board Barb Earl, Johnstown Township Supervisor - for appointments: 269-721-8443 Michele Story, Johnstown Township Assessor Johnstown Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origins, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. t /'I. '^Pinr ••! Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: > ijJj iJVML; J IT; I I ; R<4|jv I t i I ■<<’ ; t\i22C:a MULTIPLIER .9954 1.0168 1.0577 1.1052 1.0000 1.0000 Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2194 I- j tyrt >; I')* RATIO 50.23 49.17 47.27 45.24 50.00 50.00 APPOINTMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED, but not required: letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. d B ' UI r Tuesday, March 4,2025, 5:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Thursday. March 13, 2025,1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. TZ-li# T jiiijHtuni i I lia*’ * J * PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessment or taxable values, pov­ erty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2024 f I I F*e x.L MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. to u - I. 1: districts. It’s a different feel.” Porter Shaw led the Saxons with 16 points in the ballgame and Barnum fin­ ished withs 15. Sophomore guard Jack Webb chipped in eight points. Coach Webb said the plan was to get the ball inside to Barnum and let him go to work on the offensive end. He found good shots there, but coach Webb said it felt like there was a lid on the basket that prevented the Saxons from really stretching their lead. As for dealing with the Vikings’ pres­ sure late, the Saxons got used to it some as the Hopkins squad pressured after made See OPENER on 16^i . J u •: u;?-» 1 a* I give before sending the Vikings to the free throw line and senior guard Dre Mathis used those up as the clock ticked down to 17 seconds. The Saxon defense forced a tough shot on the Vikings’ next chance, and ±en the Saxons hit a couple of free throws down the stretch while preventing Hopkins from getting any real good looks at ±e basket. The Saxons had been up nine points going into the fourth quarter. “We didn’t handle their press very well down the stretch, and they were hitting threes,” coach Webb said. “They hit some deep threes and some contested threes. We tried to shut them down on that. It’s I nnr W >' High School Monday. Saxon head coach Jess Webb said his team had some unforced errors late in ±e game, specifically dealing with some full-courtpressure from the Vikings, “but luckily we had some kids step up in big moments.” Saxon senior Jett Barnum had a steal that led to a coast-to-coast lay-up putting Hastings in front by four points with about two minutes to play. Hopkins was within one after burying a contested three-pointer, and the Vikings were within 54-52 with 25 seconds to play with the basketball. Hastings still had a couple of fouls to 9 The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Johnstown Township. Individ­ uals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Johnstown Township by writing or calling. Johnstown Township Clerk 13641 S. M37 Hwy. Battle Creek Ml 49017 269-721-9709 !*• I ■1 vu 5 * J f‘ 4» 9 r Public Notice f* 1 k. s k City of Hastings I nnuil. kW J -RS I ’ I”"-'*' The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2025 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dates: I r* I t » >: < •> ‘ r ■ . J; ^■.(45 'i T A RS'XE^ 0 4 JH I 3 I - K •l >• a J ?• I - r’ XF-'’J I I itebtfTut aSfoh'- ■ . r I* I’ bi’V.’f -. q bano:-4 > b I i The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2025 assessments. * .‘1 •* • 1 A* r t < J f ■; 'z.* «■ •» And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. Meetings are by Appointment, to schedule, contact: City Hall @ ph. 269’945-9350 M L I 5^ <• c Tuesday, March 4,2025,11:30 am Organizational Meeting Monday. March 10,2025,9:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday. March 11,2025,^:00 pm to 9:00 pm Organizational Meeting: March 4th, 1:00 pm Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 11th, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 12th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm It A 4 -rr xs^ i L PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 5463 M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058 to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: 2025 Board of Review Meeting Scheduie S'' 10" ' • •r I* TOWNSHIP OF HOPE 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW J • j'X’ J .J By City Resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10th, 2025 5 " The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2025 are as follows: •| I t ifi il J I I F L APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: Agricultural 47.78% 1.0465 Commercial 45.18% 1.1067 Industrial 49.227o 1.0158 Residential 43.81% 1.1413 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. i: >f ri f I 1%. Commercial........ Residential.......... Industrial............. Agricultural.......... Personal Property I I p I A A « .. J'l.dp » r h zl -1. •s - ■» • •l^ k li'* J I T? •1 I t 44.36 47.13. 43.60 45.47. 50.00 Doug Peck. Supervisor Hope Township Kevin Harris. Assessor Hope Township 1.1271 1.0608 1.1467 1.0996 1.0000 Hope Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin sex or disability. American with Dfsabliities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Hope Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Castleton Township by writing or calling. Hope Township Clerk 5463 M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-648-2464 ■ I;-., :r • 9 s Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice •n J .K J iBj I• r4 r ♦ > r ! F ■ I r. I ■. 4 i i z ' The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale - City Manager, ph. 269-945-9350 I II I r I A: ' /• 4 4 M t-KI I ] r < ? i I ♦ ♦ V I �f , J< J' * «l 1 M THE HASTINGS BANNER . __ w»w.Ha,«„gsBan„er.co. I .A »? ■ A= k? -' ’ Ir .' « 3l :* A Delton Kellogg held visiting Coloma to one point in the fourth quarter to rally for a 32-28 win over the Comets on senior night at DKHS Tuesday. “It was a tale of two halves,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “The first half we looked out of sync, and didn’t take care of the basket­ ball. Down 18-12 [at the half], missing lay-ups and box outs we struggled to get anything going.” The Panthers clawed to within 27-23 by the end of the third quarter and then went ahead with a 9-0 run to start the fourth. “I was proud of our two seniors, Lucy Lester and Josie Williams, for playing hard every minute they were in there. Lucy always talks, no matter where she is on the court, and Josie really worked hard grabbing rebounds and getting to the hoop.” Williams had ten points, all at the free throw line. She was lO-of-22. As a team DK was just 13-of-28 at the free throw line, so they could have had a little more breathing room with a better perfonnance there. Izzie Wendland had a team-high 11 points for Delton including a big basket late in the fourth quarter that extended her team’s lead to two possessions. Lillibridge said Addie Stampflercame n 1 I / □ i * kJh c A f Mi = /I • ’i •i Kk V- •7^ i ' r^ PHl I T ’I I *ll A r i: «• J J ar. ’"W fs 9 ■!■ iB.ii k .V into the game and came up with a bunch of steals and made the extra passes when needed on offense to help lead the charge. The one Coloma point in the fourth quarter came on a free throw with less than a second left. This never quit attitude, and growth from the team is what I continue to be proud of,” Li 11 ibri dge said. “We matched our win total from last year and continue to fight.” Delton Kellogg moved its record to 5-16 overall this season with the win to close the regular season. The Panthers return to action Monday at Pewamo-Westphalia High School where they will face Maple Valley at 7 p.m. in an MHSAA Division 3 District Quarterfinal contest to start the state tournament. The winner of that one gets the host Pirates in the district semifinals Wednesday, March 5. The Delton Kellogg girls were 2-0 in a pair of non-conference ballgames against the Maple Valley girls this season. The Panthers were held winless in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Cen­ tral Division this winter. They fell to 0-10 in conference play with a 63-26 loss to visiting Galesburg-Augusta last Friday. Jalin Lyons had a career high 12 points in the loss and Williams added 12 points too with a hard-working second half. r•> •> i'r’ i . DK girls shut down Coloma late to win their finale Brett Bremer Sports Editor t » s t /)/ J • ¥ FT- 4 J f 9 r ■^: * 4 «. TO •^J***- ft 1^' 1 A V! *> 4 • > 4 M V > ■ I, > f I 1 J J < * T '.r .A I* / *4 r 1 > I «! > « f ‘1 v*** I. I * * 4 l[ f *< f. 1 -aA H* y f 4 ««« i Z* r t JC r t g z c d< r iH , ■■ I X* a 4 r* 4 V i• .. 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Photo by Perry Hardin i - J *%> , J 1 * r I I LHS Cheer squad sixth at its D3 regional meet * N <9* I I k< • >r.- 4 I 1 ) $ I J b r I I I V I r- «~ k ■ '‘XF 1 A u ... 4 '.5 h; H i.- i'. e * *• '9^ V J 1 f. 4* .. 1’1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor ■ > b 1 1 f .J' X :v- \ k ’\ I ••• / r 4-* • A »« ■< The Vikings’ string of three straight trips to the MHSAA Division 3 Com­ -v petitive Cheer Finals will come to an K end in 2025 after a sixth-place finish r at the MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Grand Rapids West Catholic High 1 ItSchool Saturday. i In a rebuilding season, the Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team just 99 f K didn’t get the scores it needed to finish among the top four in the regional. Viking head coach Kim Martin 1 couldn’t pinpoint any reason why her 1, team’s final overall score was more than 27 points lower than it had been the The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team shouts out at the end of its round one routine Saturday at Grand Rapids . week before when her girls were second West Catholic High School during the MHSAA Division 3 Competitive Cheer Regional hosted by the Falcons. The Viking’ at districts just a few points behind the season came to an end with a sixth-place finish Saturday, Photo by Brett Bremer district champs from Tri County. The Tri County girls were regional “I thought we performed better at round one which had the Vikings in two and 316.50 in round three. Charlotte champs too, putting together an overall regionals than 1 did at districts and our seventh place. They were still in seventh was number two in scoring in each of the score of760.06 Saturday at West Catho­ scores were over 20 points less.” after scoring 200.90 points in round two. first two rounds and then held onto the lic High School. The 2025 Capital Area She said being one ofthe first teams out Only Tri County, Gladstone and Portland runner-up spot despite a sub-300 score Activities Conference White Division on the mat in rounds one and two didn’t score better than Lakewood’s 308.40 in in round three. championships from Charlotte were help her team any. Many coaches agree round three, but it wasn't enough to vault Hart was seventh in the day ’ s team second with a score of 733.74 were that it can be tough to score especially the Vikings into the top four. standings with 720.46 points ahead of second ahead of Gladstone 726.42 and well when their team is setting the bar Tri County had the top score in every West Catholic 715.46, Montague 695.82, Portland, another team out ofthe CAAC early in a round. round. Those Vikings scored 228.60 Parchment 688.56, Allegan 677.92 and White, 726.30. Lakewood had a score of 219.00 in points in round one, 214.96 in round Mason County Central 600.58. Paw Paw placed fifth with an overall score of 724.28 with Lakewood sixth at 720.50. with a 44-16 win at Grand Rapids Hastings is set to close the regular “I thought my girls put out three solid Wellspring Prep Wednesday, Feb. 19. season at Ottawa Hills tonight, Feb. 24. rounds Saturday, probably one of our Saxons finished with a balanced best round twos of the season and one The Saxons travel to Olivet to start scoring night with 13 points from Raof our better round ones,” coach Martin the state postseason Wednesday, March Brett Bremer cheal Hewitt, 11 from Maddie Peake said. “In round three we had one minor 5, in the MHSAA Division 2 District Sports Editor and ft)our points from Bayley Smith, stunt issue, but nothing major. 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The Saxons followed up up for a shot during her team Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win that win by taking the team championship at their Division 2 Regional Thursday over visiting Pennfield Wednesday. Feb. 19, at Hastings Bowl. to earn a spot in the Feb. 28 state finals in Waterford. Photos by Brett Bremer ±e Saxons have struggled with consis­ tency this season, and ±ey finished at 4-5 in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals this season. She said her girls have done pretty well in Baker games throughout the year. “They’re pretty good. They know they only have two frames, so they’re consis­ tent there and making sure everyone is holding suit.” The Saxon girls won’t be a part of the March 1 MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Bowling Singles Finals as senior Heaven Simmet and Jen Stoline were the eighth and nin± place finishers at the regional singles competition at Spectrum Lanes last Friday, Feb. 21. Simmet rolled a total score of 930 and Stoline 920. Ionia junior Lena Cox, the last of the seven singles state qualifiers, had an overall score of 939. She took a bigjump in the standings with her score of 217 to close out the last of her six games. Simmet had a high single game on the day of 182 and Stoline’s top mark was a 172. Having the team qualify for the state finals a day earlier helped ease the sting of missing out on a finals singles appearance byjustafew pins. 122 <« w i W»'w 621 4 Au /‘5VZ 15 AI! 1 J It wasn’t an exceptional season until all of a sudden it was. The Hastings varsity girls’ bowling team will return to the MHSAA Divi­ sion 2 Girls’ Team Bowling Finals after winning its first regional championship Thursday at Spectrum Lanes in Wyo­ ming. “I went in there just wanting the girls to bowl the games I know they can bowl and they did,” Hastings head coach Deanna Rhodes said. “They did great. I was very proud of them. Turned out they were the top scores of the day.” The Saxons did bring back much of their line-up from the team that rolled to 16th in the qualifying at the 2024 team bowling finals. The stand out performance at the end of the day for Hastings was a 170 from se­ nior Kass Harton in the second of the two regular games at the regional. Wayland had an 11 -pin lead on the Saxons through eight Baker games and one regular game Thursday. That 170 from Harton helped boost the Saxon team to a score of 761 in that final game which was the highest scoring game from among all of them rolled by the ten teams at the regional. In the end, the Saxons outscored the Wildcats 2,608 to 2,51 for the regional title. Both teams will be a part of the Feb. 28 MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Bowling Team Finals at at Century Bowl in Wa­ terford. Unity Christian was third as a team at the regional with an overall score of 2,488 ahead ofLowell 2,434, Thomapple Kellogg 2,229, Grand Rapids Christian 2,175, Ionia 2,087, Godwin Heights 2,047, Forest Hills Central 2,008 and Otsego 1,994. Hastings started strong with games of 156 and 151 to start the Baker contests. and finished strong with scores of 157 and 153. In between, the Saxons rolled Bakers of 132,131, 142 and 125. The Saxons’ led a three-team chase for the two state qualifying spots after ±e eight Baker games. They were ten pins ahead of Unity Christian and 11 ahead of the Wayland girls. Unity Christian fell off with a in the first regular game while Hastings scored a 700 and Wayland a to move into the lead. Rhodes said the scores for the day from her girls were “pretty normal.” At times, 1 '^1 « Thursday, February 27, 2025 I I I, txbc J THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com “They were happy with their day. They were happy. They were bummed that they didn’t make the cut, but at the same time they were good,” coach Rhodes said. Harton placed 14th with an overall score of 901, senior Kaylin Schild was 22nd at 842 and junior Megan Ramey 24th at 837 for the Saxons. Thomapple Kellogg had its girls’ season end Friday too. Junior Kenzie Hoogterp rolled an 872 to lead the Trojan team with a 19th-place finish and junior Jenna Robinett was 20th overall at 863. The TK girls also had Casey Phillips 26th at 816, junior Aubrie Hooten 43rd at 662, freshman Kayla Chapin-Dyer46th at 647 and junior Lilian Rubert 49th at 623. Forest Hills Eastern senior Emilee Nowicki beat out Wayland senior Haven Baker in a tiebreaker for the individual regional title 181-176. The two of them both put up scores of 1,106 through their six regular regional games. 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The Panthers chased down the Hast­ ings boys in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference standings, to create a threeway tie for the top spot in the conference with Pennfield, Hastings and Marshall, by scoring two victories over the Saxons in the final week of the regular season. The Hastings boys opened the confer­ ence season with a 7-0 record in confer­ ence duals but fell to Jackson Northwest last week Monday at Hastings Bowl. Pennfield then took wins on back to back afternoons against the Hastings boys. Pennfield won by the slimmest of margins, 16-14, at M-66 Bowl Feb. 18 on Battle Creek and then took an 18-12 win at Hastings Bowl Feb. 19. “We’re still conference champs,” Hastings senior Deagan Wilkins said. “1 think it is great. It has never been done before in the varsity boys’ bowling his­ tory. It’s something new that the school can have and I am glad to be a part of it. “We knew we had a lot of potential, and up until those last three matches were were undefeated. I guess we just got in our heads, and everybody fell apart just a little bit. We usually brought it back towards the end.” Pennfield built its advantage right at the start Wednesday, outscoring the Saxons 8-1 in the first regular game. The Panthers won four of the five head to head match-up points and outscored the Saxons as a team 954-773. Hastings rebounded from there, pull­ ing within 12-8 by the end of the regular games. Freshman Andrew Barton was the Ione Saxon to win two team points in the individual games. He rolled a 192 in the opener and then a 202 in the second regular game. Seniors Wilkins and Miles Lipsey took team points in that second regular game for the Saxons too. Wilkins had * r « A < B«k. r •Lfi* I 'AS 4 t K f’t” 'l .4 4 ♦ I I f I I I =■7^. I1 I I <S i * Hastings senior Hunter Pennington sets up for a shot during the Baker games at his team’s final 1-8 dual of the season against Pennfield Feb. 19 at Hastings Bowl Photo by Brett Bremer T I A ( I ■ I I — 4^ ______ i* Hastings senior Deagan Wilkins fires a shot down the lane during his team’s Interstate-8 Athletic Conference finale against Pennfield at Hastings Bowl Feb. 19. Hastings was 7-3 in 1-8 duals this season to earn a share of its first conference boys' bowling title. Photo by Brett Bremer the top individual game of the day for Hastings at 231 and Lipsey rolled a 181. Hastings won that second game 910-854, but the overall regular game pinfall went to the Panthers. “I just found my line the second game and everything stuck. I j ust made spares, got strikes and then finished out the tenth frame with a good game,” Wilkins said. He said he had the same early issues finding his line on Monday, and it was a little frustrating. “I just pulled through it, kept myself together and continued bowling.” Jeff Michael was the lone Pennfield bowler to win two points thanks to scores of 202 and 177, and teammate Mykah Haxley had the top Panther score of the t <* ■ IB X V V Pierce edai Greek’s Volunteer entation ano * I * 'K I '1 t > 1* b A T lXI 1 r' ■ ■J rj*.* •J *u ] >4^ . •s Ww ( «• r-x I I I » I i#r. I I KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? I V I I 'i THE HASTINGS BANNER VIB1HLaj^4^ QfOup the event is free. f -i* 4 til'' «CfS» i I H^you thought about volijnteering with the Institute? Would you like to learn more about the Institute’s I V miss[gn? Join us for an evening of I f learning about the Institute’s history, * jr. ah overvley/ of the trails and property, a tour ol the iT©in buildings, and upcoming volunteer opportunities. 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I OPENER Ji. lot i r.i anoitfiatcwfi t ^eniwoililerttncu faiB<vw f.f t?pBA molt boutulnoO Continued from Page 13 noii9 .fij i J ofisDoirii ? wendj 63it bns ifsizBd ■ baskets and free throws throughout the night but they stepped things up a bit as the game wore on. On the Saxons' defensive side, coach Webb was really pleased with the play of senior forward Dan Jensen. '‘That kid played his butt off,” he said. He started for us, gave us a ton of minUtes and a ton of rebounds - offensive and defensive and worked his butt off at the top of the 1-3-1.” Hastings moved its record to 5-17 overall this season with the win. Hopkins closes the season at 5-18. Holland Christian went into its dis­ trict semifinal with the Saxons sporting a 14-8 overall mark. A pair of 10-12 teams, Hamilton and Wayland, were set to meet in the second district semifinal of the night in Hamilton Wednesday. The district final between Wednesday’s winners is planned for 7 p.m. Friday back in Hamilton. << • A’ t . . T -'UJmJ .yetaifid bb^ •'•Jjfisj ie j£ I ‘ ■: IjsrraslqnoiJiraqrnoojaBaJsiliittP for Feb. 28. ♦ «. ■ ■ ’1} Unity Christian senior Lucas Van Maanen was the last of the seven state C* JU? . PT qualifiers from the region with an overall i tcTsvofififbr fi noisi'jj ■'.'rinro';’ - n-ifiitM^ pinfall of 1,091 for the day. Barton had f'TiXI ’(‘O.iT; a tally of 1,117. Wayland senior Will -.0.^:3? L.njjfi:// • T Dewing, the first man to miss the cut had /ud Jj3 3±22imojfur ipi-‘ ri' an eighth-place score of 1,081. i l'''c ■'J -fijrinrj PB Lipsey was one of seven guys within itnJ. U / /tJS J /32 jc “no >;£W 25 pins of Van Maanen at the end of the 3 -fil'C'b.T; '-’ '6 nonnEtZ iibV day. The Saxon senior had his season Q/iy rl f .XL end with a 13th-place overall score of *0 .r7h * 1,066. He had high games of 196 and Ufi ;-l ,dHj 195 throughout the day. eb- j: japnauoin: Saxon senior Hunter Pennington Mf XI Eomaa fTOz'i; ;• • was 25th overall, Wilkins placed 32nd, 9f -bni 'tjOBlq '/V freshman Dakota Cole was 42nd and j bflB bn£l- '£V/ ^Ioj JoJbQ sophomore Brody Mix placed 43rd. J *1^ bwaiqzilZ in-;? -/’omoriaoc Lowell senior Caden Witten was the 'rti (1301ZZ i'%L. tournament’s regional singles champion ioK^rio?51^ni?isnQi£3T2’ja3ainfrEiDi on the boys’ side with an overall pinfall I l^niq i[31370 nc ri/rff obia ?voo' rin'o of 1,222. He closed his day with a score jjoja c rtrw • Eb df^ boeolo .L£L; ‘21& 01 flnb'oi raoit nnri Lodaun of 257 pushed him from fourth to first i in the standings. <§flxcnBJ2 3ril nr Grand Rapids Christian junior ’oinBi raiHiidO UqsM LfijjJ I Tr-:3nnin ';± Braeden Busscher was the runner-up rjrioaeuS JObsci-j with a total score of 1,210. .I’lLriutJirnaiwiidtrw The list of state qualifiers also includ­ »O2i£ ; ri r ed Forest Hills Eastern sophomore Evan fiBV^^ioinorlqoa majaEH c i J HI isjoJ Lo JTOmorto bnsl/eV/ i.^y.'ci^ Nowicki (third), Wayland sophomore ^OiH .8310'4 boBfidnuot) riaiflieH cu.' Loui Hamish (fourth) and Forest Hills (ftftrtUlbW gfimoriT namrieait inwo Central freshman Thomas Wells (fifth). 1 qsrnoH T boi iWuH t8Bri3 sionttidno/ Sophomore Chase Buter led Thomap-lon^q 3DBlq-4j^€ i. mb/ ^oiis.'I -Tj ple Kellogg with a 35th-place perfor­ .9AvloiIfilmqlki37onBbfifi tEI mance. He had an overall pinfall of949. mbruJ 10^* bsri f>2tn ruBsi .TT .dT The TK team also had junior Landen - 3d£i0 rrfiiT siomoriqoa. >b<?c Lnr b n. i i England 39th, sophomore Travis Grabe^i3drnBdO loiobj " /Xif J meyer 44th, junior Myles Chambers ' >.n£ 123t#«Mio J ^loraod^^t-diTc 57th, sophomore Colten Wiest 58th and ffllB^iod^ rf/eif ii'tlOf junior Travis Sholty 60th. I dvod XT -jftj bnc Hastings was fifth and the TK boys I -ino3 Uroi^imBsi rnB3J-U 'jo'.’ ni fL-H 11th in the 13-team team regional com­ 034. (SberjdT Iasi jobiiaq • petition last Thursday, Feb. 20. tnoj^si 'eytxi jQJ [■ryp bn£i/e/Z' Wayland won the boys’ regional lElniq ilwvo .tb jJh/ qirianoiqniario t championship with an overall pinfall -' ':jl3ni J£riJ fionmqcnoo orii ni V" Lc3o of 3,279 in the competition that includ­ idugsi 075 bfis aacnag i3:Ui8 jdau ed eight Baker games and two regular games at Spectrum Lanes. Grand Rapids I fioiei/Hl 3(0 i6i bshikap oetu Christian also qualified for the Division ;r ?lfiflfT rnnsf gnffwtl 2 Boys’ Bowling Team Finals with its ..-bn .ccLno&waqu-ioflflOi’ runner-up score of 3,233. ' [ s to 31033 JsJot B fiJf// bairit zfiv/ cmol Ionia was third with a total score of , P ,229,£ nsdanfiO /tinUHo beariB £2I.£ 3,152 ahead of Unity Christian 2,952 ij. J23io^ .V^8.£ lbwKl ,££!^£ 2§dikbH Hastings 2,923, Lowell 2,899, Forest i,_ Hills Central 2,898, Forest Hills Eastern fn3J2632ljiH h3io4 ?UiH .2jO .ddd4 fiBiKiiri) rbuoa It'’-!; 2,731, South Christian 2,666, Otsego Li f I i )■';> < -1' ♦ 1'n l^ I I t e rj I Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com JI T 1 - t ot J' r r BA i We'd love to hear about it! V u ■r t ;/ . J • ** t 5 * f- M ( I • I uC ^4 4- 1 day at 211 in game one to earn a team point. Hastings won the opening Baker game 176-168, but Pennfield bookended its day with an outstanding finish. A 206 in the second Baker game was plenty to clinch a share of the conference cham­ pionship for the Pennfield boys, and by extension, the Marshall boys. Hastings scored a 164 in that second Baker game. “They’re pretty good. I give them credit,” Wilkins said of the Pennfield boys. “They’re not terrible. We have definitely played some pretty good games against them before, and they definitely have a good team this year.” The freshman Barton is the lone Hastings boys with some bowling ahead this season. He earned a spot in this weekend’s MHSAA Division 2 Boys Bowling Singles Finals at Century Bowl in Waterford with a sixth-place finish at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional at Spectrum Lanes Friday, Feb. 21. Barton secured his spot among the seven state qualifiers from the regional with a flurry at the end of the day that included a 199, a 238 and a 202 to close out his six games. He opened with scores of 146,159 and 173. 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I 9 t 1 fitnebs^ f ) i C no niShi' U - A *< Gihp-w. 1 < In one stroll through Hastings High School on Friday, students were able to learn about career opportunities in industries that ranged from manufac­ turing and finance to real estate and agriculture. They even had the opportunity to pet a goat, for good measure (thanks to a local veterinary clinic). That’s the beauty of Barry County Career Fest, which wrapped up its third installment on Friday, held at Hastings High School, but also includ­ ed a visit from students at Delton Kellogg High School. Barry County Career Fest is a joint effort between the schools and Barry County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Alliance to directly connect local employers with the students who will be leaving high school in the coming years and seeking both opportunities within higher edu­ cation and the workforce. The event has steadily grown throughout its three years, with this one being the largest. To accommodate the dozens of vendors, booths were set up in the high school’s gym, through­ out the hallway and into the Hastings Community Education & Recreation Center (CERC). “We have met with kids that literally See CAREER on 3 f n I $ 1.50 * Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer niJEfiH riSUOTrii T 4 9' f dsib 2g e3n9bm2 p<£bn'1 fio nt gsdifiimoqqo i33ifi3 inode mfisl of II nioi! bsgnsT ifid' 23ni2UDrff hnTsiazs Isst o) bm gnniii .aTuiIusnaK jaq OJ ytoJJToqqo ^riJ Y^dT ft’ r SINCE 1856 Students and employers connect at third annual Barry County Career Fest 828u8 nosysl i9tiiW gniJudnlnoO I BARRY COUNTY 1.191111 lame bns zinshulS •»7 THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, March 6, 2025 WWW.HastingsBanner.com V.' A ♦ . I I ’. THE HASTINGS <Ti y.Aa. *< 4 !- «t J , PIRATES EXTEND DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP STREAK r* V t >»ll^ I 4 *• > III »-n.;, I IWl I ( * r i d 4 *•1 ' I > a 'Xk. r ^’Ei .: ? ■? I > I I5 4 ■J: J 4 I Lia J1 1 : fi |( 1 .. < A V ■ \ 1• .. f S’ f t- 1 1 > / I 4 ‘ ! 4 A ? A j I •Ik 1 d J s IL y -V-I k a r I < I 1 A / * •. 1 I J z J > W^- i4*. H bl •^1 I ■ * J J >. ..ii ugmented ? H: 7 b»* It e/* I 1 “J £: Students were able to try their hand at a virtual reality welding machine during Friday’s Barry Co'unty Career Fest. The machine was brought in by Kellogg Community College. Photos by Jayson Bussa J f □/r. 2amoH I no STsno^'^i i to boon 3998 ; BOoJ POUNDS OF PACZKI: Local bakery sees flood of customers on Fat Tuesday / » • y * f V . I 4^ -t'c . I « •1 V Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer k I / t? 3 5<- I r •I K p ; f r £ I I S’ .'A. i. C '>s ’P' '■1# : ■ V* ^^5 ♦ *rJ I 1 t t *, •< Sei.. . .• ¥ K *1 •r . 4>-''' *I g h e J I * I / t ft B.'d I 1 , I 1 r I 1 r » j 9 i LV. >»• 1^) JLtf 4 i. t K 3 *1 J. I X s\ 1 bllfc « 1 I’r 1. Al I If _V ’ I T ; .• ^Z' I Jnfexio dsiloH 3 .olsoEq gniyil TerlfsgOJ ;liow ,©iluL Ij^ballit .0901 ^qesb .^kt .ysbaeuT teH'^lsideleo ol b pnirniped edf eioted neJBo yllBnouibBif IfevsM 91E :6qo bOB PWO 29319yelVl 9r|T .syfib 0^ t A K a Jeff Meyers knows his way around a fryer. Here, he and his wife, Julie, work together frying paezki, a Polish doughnut often eaten to celebrate Fat Tuesday. The deep-fried, filled calorie bombs are traditionally eaten before the beginning of Lent — one last rich treat for 40 days. The Meyerses own and operate Meyers' Hometown Bakery & Beanery in Lake Odessa. Their shop is a required stop for many in the area on Fat Tuesday. This year, the bakery served 2,286 paezki on Tuesday alone. That brought the total number of paezki made by the Meyerses this season to 5,378. Photo by Molly Macleod •l r-»»*«i- A»' 77 I sfeensh .leyot a briuoiB ysw aid awon?! sieyeM ItsL tt ►* r*' I >G Ei qoria lisdT .eaaebO 9>tt .i . y*' I r fr ft < ’t4 tai-*’ r «. '■«] I I *- ■' V; 'r H p 1 ■ V .1 r I X t I I I ✓ * . 1 SKBCOI f . v' V s? I ■ ?r • li ^<. < i- 1w ‘t P? ! 7'^ < • . i L' II I. '■ ' t r /isneeH jg t<( 1. R903 V-TS^lBd 9fU ,iflQy aidT .^6bi?AuT I.gH no b91B ©rfi ■ ^"tc Todmun IsJci orlt It^ooici iG d i ^^iolf yEbasuT UbM/I ytloM yd olOlR '.8T8,d OJ nossgb airli assisysM > J‘. fl Chamber set to move to new office It’s no April Fools’joke. The Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance is on the move literally. In an email to its members dated Monday, March 3, BCCEDA officials announced that it would be moving to the former home of the Trumble Insurance Agency at 138 W. State St. in Hastings, just a block from the chamber’s current office. According to the announcement, the BCCEDA will close its office on the 200 block of State Street, which it will look to sell, on March 31 and officially open the doors at its new location on April 7. “We take possession of the (Trumble) building on April 1,” said Jennifer Heinzman, BCCEDA president and CEO. “(And) I don’t think anyone knows. It’s all hapDened so fast.” Heinzman said chamber officials weren’t necessarily looking to move, but noticed the advantages of the larger, recently renovated Trumble building during a recent visit. The biggest advan­ tage “ more space - was immediately evident. “We want to have space to grow,” Heinzman said. “We are growing, so we have to expand. “We’re a team of four now. We hope to be a team of seven bv* the end of 2025.” With more space and staff, Heinzman added the BCCEDA is looking to stay ahead of the curve in serving Barry Coimty’s growing business community. “We’re just trying to make it a more vibrant community than it already is,” she said. “We want to help with friat progress.” And, according to Heinzman, the Trumble building not only offers more office space for chamber staffers but also a fully finished basement that can be used to host various events and gather­ ings. And, she added the move is expect­ ed to go smoothly, with the previous owners already having completed needed renovations. “We don’t have to do anything,” she said. ”We bought the furniture, as well.” To celebrate the move, the BCCEDA is hosting a “Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Open House” from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, with a ribbon-cut­ ting ceremony at 5 p.m. “Everybody is welcome (to attend),” Heinzman said. “Come in and See CHAMBER on 3 II ’M <1 ;‘Y’f ___ ________ n r' BmiZ ' fl' luvoiim ■* 1t A T pA I Ji W .•5 ■t •■ ■o O 9 O 7 7 S B t> I V I ■ .I J . •l . at «« -t 7 110 18 GARS WIN TWO EVENTS AT OK RAINBOW EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS £. «■«** 1^ j I w ** < 3 I ■ X V : •••I o •t « r ♦r r'ii Tj ] , I ' q: ii f J* t, PAGE 14 I ♦j i * ' ' t' I 0.- SHOP LOCAL W'l ■w .J* *> C a 1' I * w -1 t= *• ©T 'na-.. t s Q- I* ■ ;tt)£ t'‘ ’i‘ uj £■' * *• • 74 »• ’ ''' ■.s --1 I; I I s r m »n I ■a A * • * -eL SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM < YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE I p - 4' I h*r< I Si 91 « 1_ _r— r- :3 ss Spend it here. Keep it here. < INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. w 9 I J t w> h .** . 2 k w w H 11 •12 X V ill ihS 4 L 031 \ I 53^ i- I <■ fz aJ-. THE HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 J ii J ♦ ♦ * 13^. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ J 1 -■ p «. ■I • f I s Iv ^^AjJSsSi IS ■tA gT^^« . V' <- kk w** �I t /> 2 Thursday, March 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com skills to get the word out to the com muContributing Writer nity about the DARC Wild Gaine Dinner. l-.very year the Delton community This event is one of the Delton Rolooks lorward lo the annual wild game laiy's largest fundraisers and allows us dinner hosted by the town's Rotary Club. to provide Delton Kellogg scholarships, Riek^ (Jullersaid (he diniier cjva tes,,an j, 1 flower planters, benches; donate bicy­ expt^rienVjibd is'd’i'ii'gnt lb gil'M t iTiis^ cle helmets. Thanksgiving baskets, DK dictionaries, thesauruses, The Shack, memoiKs.. llcls a hunler and organizer Imagination Library, Adopt-a-Highof the way, Community Garden, DK Robotics Approximately ! 20 guests attended the Clubs, Hand2Hand weekend food pro­ fundraising event last month. gram among so many other projects and Many Rotarians contributed their lime activities that benefit our community and and talents lo tlie wi Id game dinnerraflle and elsewhere,” Collier explained. silent auction, including Delton Area Rotary A Ithough the event draws a crowd now, Club's (DARG) President Dan Anson. Buller recalls the humble beginnings of I build many diBerent items out of the DARC fundraiser before il grew. rough-sawn white cedar: Lighthouses, We were out of money in 2008 as a wishing wells and garden boxes,” Anson Rotary . We were down to the bottom of told The Hastings Banner. "Most big the barrel. It was a financial crisis for items are on silent auction. We also sell every body back then,” Buller said. ”We tickets placed in a basket; one ticket is decided that most people in and around drawn for the winner. We had around 20 Barry County hunt and fish, filling their items like that too. freezers full in February. A SI5 ticket opened the door to the Thal's when the idea of creating a venue. Faith United Methodist Church, community tradition developed. on Feb. 22. However, the ticket was also Since there's nothing better to do than a ballot to vote for the best wild game create our dishes, we have a competition dinner of the night. to see who can cook the best food from Loval their catch and hunt,” Buller added. V Rotarian, Junior Homister, * never misses the DARC' Wild Game Dinner. That’s when the annual wild game I've been cooking since we started 16 dinner was created to bring everyone years ago. It helps bring the community together to test their taste buds. together and lets them know what Rotary That was the beginning of it, and does and w hat it is all about,” Homister whether it was going to be just 30 of us said. “I make venison Sloppy Joes, there from the club sitting around trying food, was fish chowder, \enison chilis and or more would come, we would not know other wild game dishes. until we tried it,” Buller explained. The ex ent raises money for the com­ So, that's what the small group did, and munity’s needs and beyond. For nine 16 years later, the event is still going strong. years, Mary Collier, a fellow Delton Rotary Treasurer for seven years, Rotarian, has volunteered her public Wyoma Smith, estimated that the event relations, advertising and social media raised over $5,800. % w> 11 kf I 1 ’'J k <1 z^fa>h J I It * ,w- • coO* xji/ 'a** I A* f7 9 i. -r **• TV*’ * k —r < I a 1 •b- r^' I .1^ 1 • • ‘•J.’!'' o fon ‘hq f H "?X 1 i : >' Delton’s wild game dinner fundraiser displays unique culinary delights Karen Turko-Ebright ( I 11 r I* i I < I ar- r ’IVi •"J 4 »■ t & 1 s k.9 u 1’ L t -• ■ J J* □l e J I J" S’* ’ * b! II L’’ I Ji; * 1 .** V* bb «* V to*' 5 >4 It*-*' p-I i • *1^ L4 a, •* .* < **w 4 VG^ Tkj ♦w *« I •to. I X. ■^. ■ / SHERRIFF GOS LIN b. 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This year’s winners include trapper Adam Esper and father-son chefs Lee and Kody Askevitch for their seasoned beaver served on pierogi. Second place went to Buller for his sandhill crane dish, known by wild game hunters as the “Ribeye of the Sky.” The bird was shot on a Canadian hunting trip, as it is not legal to shoot them in Michigan. Paul Blacken’s venison chili served on combread took third place. Other wild game dishes included moose, bear, elk, venison, pike, bluegill and fish chowder. Several guests donated silent auction items, including an electric guitar, a wine and cheese basket and a large homemade wishing well. Those items drew a lot of interest and bids for the silent auction. Three lucky raffle winners took home a gun from Bullets and Banels of Richland. An overnight stay at Bay Pointe Inn was included in the raffle drawing. Donated baskets were awarded to people who bought door prize tickets. The DARC Wild Game Dinner is held annually on the third Saturday of February at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. This year's sponsors included Mid­ Lakes Screen Printing, Ken’s Sports Shop, Family Fare, Cloverdale Station, and The Dock at Gun Lake. “The Rotary is the best-kept secret in Delton,” Anson said. “We are involved in a lot of projects. S’ i *. * * i >! 1 ' .M 1:^'1 1 u I 1 »lf /4 V ) 1 ! r I S’ I to M 1 • .-4 I % i .. 0 f uii w. t * 1 i I mr* I » ’W «*/ • ’1 I I * I 1 VI f • & if J5’ J ,j’.r It =.^4 ' aI j I t- S' 4 CA FA f- I < -t I I I I > r s j * r A"**' H y ? J L 4 I - i. A f > I I sp** 2^^ i' * * 1/ £ ■ 4 . 'P*'" .K A > e^7 t I JliltEll, 4 »« V» « ■Kf I4 .f J.’ < <2 r •* ^1. I I a 4 ftl 9 Henry, 3, and Hazel, 5, are with their new stuffed animal from the annual Delton > Area Rotary Club Wild Game Dinner. il i a leii I •• '^7 J. I 1 r? 4 rf Staff' at Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes went back to ±e drawing board last month after proposing an open space neighborhood development in January on ±e northeast end of Hastings. After hearing feedback from ±e Hastings City Planning Commission in January, the developers returned to the planning com­ mission on Monday with a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan for the property located at 900 Bachman Road. “We did look at the open space neighbor­ hood design. We studied it — it just didn’t work for our vision for the property,” said Mike West on Monday, a representative of Allen Edwin Homes. “Some of the standards, we just couldn’t seem to get it to work for our model for what we were looking for. That basically left us with two options: the Planned Unit Development option or a traditional subdivision under the R-1A (zoning).” Though the developers are moving away from a true open space design, which has several requirements to satisfy, West said the PUD will still incorporate over 6 acres of preserved open space — roughly 16 percent of the 38.25-acre parcel. Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have proposed build­ ing 121 single-family homes on a 38.25acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The development, which would be built in four phases depending on market saturation, will consist of a combination of ranch­ style and two-story homes. The Bachman Field development would be adjacent to ±e existing Woodlawn Meadows planned Linit development. Should the PUD plan be approved, the Bachman Field developers will have more flexibility with traditional zoning require­ ments, like minimum lot sizes. Initial plans proposed by the developers in January incorporated an open space neighborhood design, which preserves a portion of land on the parcel for wildlife habitat and enjoyment by the residents. Typ­ ically, an open space neighborhood resers'es 4* SlIt kS I «l * I fl • I « <y.' J I 1 10 percent of the parcel for such purposes. Rebecca Harvey, the city’s planning consultant, gave background on open space neighborhoods at January’s planning com­ mission meeting. The concept is fairly new in Michigan, introduced roughly 10 years ago. It is used mostly for preservation in rural areas. “The whole premise of open space design, whether you’re doing it in a rural community for preservation or whether you’re doing it in an urban community to get green space in your neighborhood, it is based on one foundational premise. And ±aLis, a community says, ‘If it will help you preserve more open space, then we will relax our density standards,’” said Harvey. Developers can create smaller lot sizes than would be typical in exchange for open space. “It will essentially let you have more lots, which obviously to an applicant would make it more worth tlieir while to do that,” said Harvey. “But on your side (the city), you’re sayina 'However, ±e reason we’re compelled to do that is for a better neighborhood design and you will take fliat latitude in your density and take some space within that project site and preserve it as meaningftil open space.” The developers came back to Monday’s planning commission meeting with a PUD plan ±at incorporated some ofthe commis­ sioners’ feedback from January. “What we did from the January meeting is in that central open space area. We elim­ inated a couple lots there... We inserted a walking trail, similar to what we have on the western open space area — a walking path and some benches frere,” West said. Westheard more feedback from planning commissioners on Monday on the prelimi­ nary PUD plan review. Sarah Moyer-Cale, city manager, said she would like to see more connectivity among roads and trails within the subdivision. Other commis­ sioners raised concerns with stormwater a known issue in the area in drainage existing developments. The developers will rtveak the plan once more before returning to the planning com­ mission with a new and improved version. I rf Ji & W b 1 ■ IkI ■'♦jt.rn.iiM SIJtj iG 1 ] b.. s 1 I 4 I nf 4 l^ls? ’' T 1 . t «1| ■- h I* ■ 4 T 4 " B f®44lttMp^ A ri I jT’ . ' I 4 w* . Jf • B• ■ I 1 Ito •• I I t lif/. •’ll I I .r. J 1 T I* «4- •j d ^^<11 4. r 4 1 : niLG'; k iJc' ) f I <: 4 I 1 1 >• t- f i 1 ! ‘4 IT 5 ■ to ^1^4- I I *> 4.1 ' jT-‘I ( u M 'ff I J >:rt 4> f « 1 ai; I 3 1 ft. q l«i ■'■'It - I ’i ;□ 4 5 ft - ft I I I* «. t' > Is If I• 'a •I r* i Tf I *w* I itf’ 1 w •O t i L K' '*1 «rs J’. I ’_J {> » •tUf! j I c •^r I J h *tei K ’ n i,- ;Ur:o2f: ‘ ' (>Li V. '*1 f 3^ I ^4- ■1 J 4 *J - •3? V Am 1 BU I I ■>« 4< k t ‘V & 4 *1 'Mo. > < I X MI k t, rb , I •. 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Hastings. Ml 49058 ' F ■ .* tt, • R •- 4 "tV; " 1«. WBfc J P> •"i * •. < S THE HASTINGS BANNER DELIVERY b k •h ADVERTISING ~ • ft I CONTACT US I' I f (USPS #71830) 1351 NM-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbanner.com :t 1 aim «■«»( L. .J 4 > <? •4 b i^rTl" >. li r ^.£1^. I .•.•X o» i 1 i $ »* -Jf-T l**W c ! ■* .-i. 0 V # I Editor IT M « i- Molly Macleod » -ft > were (from left) trappers Adam Esper and father and son chefs Kody and Lee Bachman Field developers shift gears from open space neighborhood design to PUD 4 1 .w lafl* I «r .•T » 4 J I K 7 r SfNCE ^>06 ■ ■>* f itL This year's first-place Delton Area Rotary Club Wild Game Dinner winners -1^— *■ I ir 1I I 1 �Wi Overnight parking ban lifted in Hastings 4 5. 10. Editor Residents in the City of Hastings can resume overnight parking on city streets, accordingto social media posts by the Hast­ ings City Police Department on Monday. The move to lift the ovemi^t parking ban comes in light of the mild weather residents have been experiencing in recent weeks. “After coordinating with DPS(Department of Public Service) and researching weather forecasts, Hastings PD has cho­ sen to end enforcement of the overnight parking ordinance until next winter,” ’ 4 1 1 * < < / I (AV T z I « ,v I 1 V * f? X - •f. I I 7) '»j a I ’ JC S X '7; » A I 1 1 wrote the department in a Facebook post on Monday. Since November 1, 2024, parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. was banned on city streets to allow for snowplows to clear roads overnight in the winter. Cita­ tions were handed out to those parking in violation of the ordinance. The department acknowledged there may yet be another large snowstorm. In the event ofheavy snowfall, Hastings PD asks residents to move their cars off the street for plow crews to clear the streets. The overnight parking ban will resume later this year on Nov. 1. Molly Macleod 1 (o$M I ( . - c#s I *** ♦ I*” » J 1 r iV i •< f ) \l J I 2 J z I » ' - K J <I t A s r 9 in z J A I' YI it s. •s . f J 1 Jfti r r I u, F ■** f *4 I »• 9 I I t r, Wit 1 I I I I itG) bl I 1* I *'r ' I'r*: r’ Employers from in, and around, Barry County set up informational booths on Friday at Hastings High Schoo) for Barry County Career Fest. ’.5 A *T\ * T L 3^ CAREER a i; s-iT; 4 r ( 0 j variety of options.” Amongst the swarm of employers, a wide range of industries were repre­ sented, from a government agency like the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to the Hastings Fire Department and Michigan State Police. The county’s major manufac­ turers and employers were also in the mix. Jack Webster, a safety specialist with Hastings Hot Line Tools & Equipment, manned the company’s table. He said that, as time has marched on from the pandemic, it has become a little easier to find sufficient talent, but Hastings Line Tools & Equipment is always on the lookout for skilled workers in a number of areas. “You have this next generation com­ ing on board, we want to make sure there are a lot of opportunities in the community,” Webster said. “...We have a lot of need for talented individ­ uals. It’s important for us and import­ ant for the kids to see there is work and opportunity here.” Continued from Page 1 I lb t ' i - 3E5 1 ) I I ■ ob'i -2 ' * U>\r.t *^•1 .J I TT t 4 ’I I' r ’ri Mirr * I 4 ■' I ■ ri': h' ■; fir / i..'.. i I I I tuj • i" ■' f » Md fl , J ( 1 1 ) it I 1 J * fR f f'i t* 4 4 *I Ir i ix r«o« ■'•ot r • # IA«. i ijjjt 4 I .1 { ' 1 i I ikinr * 1 '-'i Ml J I '1 k I I . f. < i * Tfi ! ^4 I f > J4 .1 * 1 ti III f r 4 J ^4 4 'Jj?' A>t« I I i ; i'Kt '’I M ) J f J I . i ' J •*»* I , < I r -Sj: 'J;.' 'I 1 • f I 1 I r ' ' Ifi Tjorn -jy M• IJ i c •' hfi I r •d?.-! ; .Hit J V Ij i I . .... had no idea some of these companies existed in their backyard or that these career paths were a viable option for them,” said Nichole Lyke, who serves as Economic Development Director for the Chamber. “Being able to get kids directly in front of employers who have a vari­ ety of career paths available to them is huge. It underscores to them that you can do what you want and don’t necessarily have to move out of Barry County or the state.” This can be a misconception when it comes to industries that Barry County might not necessarily be known for. “People looking for tech jobs might not realize they’re here,” Lyke contin­ ued. “Every one of the companies here has an IT person or they have a tech person that either does their website or internal security or network systems. It’s a good opportunity to see their 1 '4W' Ik I l5 •| r > I .’;3 > is S# T F* y • -Kir* i. * tf* * S.Ab, I I t ft » »< r* T ♦ H « - 4 Y < f •v*. 5 [= cV I f I *1 r > I A f 1 A s- JU lU'ii/? k A f t • w r » «? r. 4 £ I •. 4 I I I iU nspA Olrlrr? 1 i:.' * I A H ui<^-i .nr’' /?iij .-'^y I ' I ' I t ■ I ‘7Jneb!3',;qi} i • I = t I liup' i Sr 4 f ,5 The Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance is moving to the former home of Trumble Insurance Agency at 138 W. State Street in Hastings next month. Here, (from left) Trumble Insurance owner and CEO Zach Santmier stands with BCCEDA president and CEO Jennifer Heinzman and Barry Community Foundation president/CEO Bonnie Gettys. Photo provided t H 4 > Hzau ! ' r ■ k 'I A'.' Ubnlr: ;•» r I i rZ CHAMBER Continued from Page 1 u U n 5 ✓ I m 'jp! h! t 4 foiwij A'l fjTjW; * 1 I 5 11 ‘ • .1 M ' Jj «*■ >'■' . ■' .t t * ';joi I '1 ri fu7 IP k y I J 'nrf »<fe" *9 ' J'K} .s.'r * * J V3fl| I 3Eifld| . '>!’' 1 t); 5 .4 -J Ik liidd Mwan r 1 "f I BiSjO* la^ ' iF ft 9 « r tfii f ”• )- Alibi 7 *! t *4 ' •» / r- •4 I 11 11 I * 1 1 n f i it 4*5 hr) ■ I )58 f ’ I t .c » Ui f"' I I 1/ I « Si 5/ k t I** 3 "j --x a* k ’4 4 » *! t 4 k I fl f' I I ii check out our new space.” RSVPs are encouraged but not required. At the open house, those attending will be able to connect with other local business professionals and tour the chamber’s new home. Light refresh­ ments and beverages will be provided. If moving into a new office wasn’t enough, chamber officials also announced the launch of its “Level Up” Capital Campaign. According to the BCCEA’s e-newsletter, the campaign’s key objectives include: • Team Expansion - Recruitment of specialized staff and administrative support to meet the county’s growing demands; • Business Resource Center Repurposing office space into a Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Downtown De­ velopment Authority will live to see another day. In fact, it will continue serving downtown businesses until at least through the end of 2025. The Lake Odessa Village Council voted unanimously, 7-0, at a special meeting Friday, Feb. 28, to amend a 2005 ordinance and keep the DDA in operation through December. And, the vote came just in time. The 2005 village ordinance that created the DDA reportedly contained a sunset provision that would have effectively dis­ solved the entity as of 11:59 p.m. Friday. “This is highly unusual,” said Village President Karen Banks ofthe provision. In a recent report to the council, inter­ im Village Manager Gregg Guetschow stated DDAs are usually created with the expectation “that they will exist in perpetuity” or until any charter or ordi­ nance is repealed by the governing body. “I suspect that including a sunset date in the original DDA ordinance was done to address concerns expressed by some taxing jurisdictions over the capture oftax increments,” Guetschow stated. “Whatever the rationale for the language, it does not conform to the tax increment plan subsequently approved by council which ran through 2025. “Extending the sunset date until the end of the year will conform to the original intent of the council, but allow for considering the DDA’s continuation in light of its past accomplishments and new initiatives proposed in the updated development plan,” he added. The council’s action at the Feb. 28 special meeting provides an extension for the DDA, as it works on drafting a new development plan, to come to a long-term resolution. The extension also comes at a time when the village is also working to complete a new master plan, with Banks having said the hope by officials is to have the two bodies “in sync” as they move forward. The amendment was passed without any discussion or questions by the sev­ en council members. Though, DDA of­ ficials and local residents had a chance t • * i Financial FOCUS Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP 0 Financial Advisor Member SIPC 1 Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Mt 49058 (269) 945-3553 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-6265 multi-functional hub, including a busi­ ness development center and coworking studio, to promote entrepreneurship and innovation; and • Technology Upgrades - Renewing critical technology contracts and invest­ ing in advanced tools to support proj­ ects. Another goal of the campaign will be to gamer financial support to help cover the cost of purchasing the Trumble building. Heinzman said the chamber’s new office will feature a “donors wall” to recognize those who donate to the campaign. So, right when you walk in the door, there’s a blank space,” she said. “That will be the donor wall.” For additional information on the BCCEDA, persons may contact Jennifer Heinzman via email at jennifer(§mibarry.com or by calling 269945-2454. Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of the most important ones: • How much should you withdraw from your retirement accounts? By the time you retire, you may have contributed for decades to an IRA and a 401 (k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. But once you retire, you’ll probably need to draw on these accounts to help pay your living expenses. Consequently, both of you will need to be sure that you don’t withdraw so much each year that you risk running out of money later in your retirement. One common guideline is to aim for an annual withdrawal rate of 4%, but everyone’s situation is different based on age, pre-retirement income, lifestyle, health, travel plans and other factors. (Once you turn 73, or 75 if you were bom in 1960 or later, you will have to take certain amounts, based on your age and account balance, from your traditional IRA and traditional 401(k) each year.) • When should you take Social Security? The answer to this question depends on many factors. such as your age and other sources of income. You can take Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly payments will typically be bigger if you wait until your full retirement age, which will be age 67 if you were bom in I960 or later. And if you can afford to wait even longer, your payments will “max out” when you reach age 70. Your decision on when to take Social Security can affect your spouse — and vice versa. If the lowerearning spouse claims Social Security before their full retirement age — again, age 67 — their own retirement benefit and any potential spousal benefit will be reduced. (Spousal benefits are given to the lower-earning spouse if their full retirement benefit is less than half the other spouse’s full retirement benefit.) • Should you downsize? If you live in a big home and your children are grown, you may find it economical to downsize, Of course, this is also an emotional decision, but you may find that you can save money by moving into a smaller home. • Where should you live? Some states are far more expensive to live in than others. You’ll want to weigh your decision carefully, considering the cost of housing, food. income and real estate taxes, transportation and health care in whatever state you choose. • Have you finished your estate plans? If not, now is the time. You’ll want to work with your legal professional to create whatever documents are needed a will, living trust, power of attorney — to help ensure your assets go where you want them to go, and that your financial and health care choices will be protected if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. Of course, many of these same issues will apply if you are single, divorced or widowed. But if you are married, you and your spouse will want to discuss all your choices and then decide which steps to take. Once you’ve got your plans in place, you may well find that you can fully enjoy your retirement years. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC r ♦ 4 I I ik I Provided by the Barry Comity offices of Edward Jones I I to voice their opinions during a public hearing heldjust prior to the vote Friday night at the Page Memorial Building. Odessa Township resident Mike Rohrbacher said some might question the value of the DDA, as it effectively reduces tax revenues from millages that were passed in support of local fire departments, libraries, senior programs and county roads. “As dual residents, you can decide to make the village Downtown Devel­ opment Authority a priority or to fully fiind the two township fire department millages, the township general fund and the township library millage,” Rohrbacher said. “I don’t disparage the DDA or its mission, but please let it expire tonight at midnight and restart it without the capture of any Odessa Township millage funds. “Twenty years of township support for the village’s DDA is enough,” he added. “Any benefit there was to the township has been well paid for.” However, DDA chairwoman Sarah McGarry defended the DDA and its value to the community as it has helped fund new facades for storefronts and addressed parking issues, as well as pro­ viding signs and banners designed to attract visitors to downtown businesses. “All those add value to the down­ town,” McGarry said. “We do attract a new tax base that way.” Local business owner Cody Dreysse added his support to extending the DDA ordinance, adding the DDA’s support of the business district helps increase tax revenue overall and thus also helps the millages for the fire department. “I think cutting the DDA ... in the long term would hurt all of us,” he said. Friday’s vote might not only extend the DDA but also help resolve an issue between the DDA and Odessa Town­ ship officials, which have yet to release captured tax funds to the DDA for the 2024 tax year. Prior to the special meeting, Odessa Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbach­ er said she’s been holding onto the funds, uncertain there would even be a DDA after the Feb. 28 deadline. I IJ « ♦ r”' Lake O council OKs amendment, extension for village DDA Key Decisions for Retired Couples ' 1WH. . Thursday, March 6, 2025 I. V I the HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 t �Thursday, March 6, 2025 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER Nominations due Friday for Groos Famiiy Fine Arts Wail of Fame The Friends of HPAC (Hastings Per­ forming Arts Center) are still seeking nominations for 2025 induction into The Groos Family Fine Arts Wal! of Fame (GFFAWOF). Nominees can be any past or present community member who has stood out in their contributions to the excellence in the arts or support of the arts. A nominee should be either a group within the Hastings community at large or a person that has either lived in, or is from, the Hastings area and has con­ tributed significantly to the Hastings Arts culture or utilized their talents with significant impact on others. They could also be a group or person that has made a significant contribution in areas such as, but not limited to application or teaching of the arts; performance of the arts; service to the arts or sponsorship of the arts. X 2v; ~— >. <4 1 i«<b= The Grand Rapids Symphony performs at the Hastings Performing Arts Center during the fall of 2023. Fife photo by Bob Gaskill “The Hastings Performing Arts Center is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame (GFFAWOF),” said HPAC site coordinator Spencer White. “This recognition honors individuals and groups who have made a significant impact on the arts in the Hastings area through performance, education, service or sponsorship.” The performing arts community wish­ es to show its gratefulness to the many volunteers, community members and groups that provide hours of time, pas­ sion and resources to local arts projects and programs in the area. Thanks to their contribution, a higher level of education and performance excellence is experi­ enced by all ages in the Hastings area. A nominee can be presented to the Friends of HPAC by anyone simply by submitting a nominee name, a short story of their contributions and contact infor­ mation for the individual submitting the nomination. This contact information is pertinent so that the Friends ofHPAC can follow up for more information ifneeded. Send the information via email to HPAC@hasskl2.org or submit a nom­ inee by writing and sending the letter to Hastings Performing Arts Center WOF, 520 W. South Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Nominee forms must be received by Friday, March 7 by midnight. The Friends of HPAC will review all nominations and will name candidates for the Friends of HPAC Wall of Fame induction ceremony planned for May. — MM I Power company holding open house on Odessa wind project tonight I k Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer refreshments will be provided. According to an invitation sent out to Landowners and local residents will landowners in Odessa Township and the be able to meet with representatives of surrounding area, the event will allow Cordelio Power and hear more about residents to learn about the project’s the Tupper Lake Wind Project during status, as well as hear from Peter Sinclair a “community open house” tonight, of the non-profit organization FarmThursday, March 6. To-Power. Representatives of various The open house is slated for 5 to 7 groups involved in ±e project, such as p.m. tonight, with a formal presentation environment development, construction at 6 p.m., at the Hughe House on Velte and engineering, will be on hand to an­ Road in Lake Odessa. Light snacks and swer questions. ■ Stephanie Buway, senior director of development with Cordelio Power, said the open house is hopefully a chance for area residents to become better acquainted with the company and even possibly ,1.^ r. r-i . 4 i . become involved with the ,1 project. She added the event is “the ' & THE BLACKHEARTS best of both worlds,” with FRIDAY, those attending the function ■4 APRIL 4 »• /kf able to “mix and mingle,” < « and ask questions in an in­ formation setting, while also providing important details on the wind generation proj­ BUSH TOM SEGURA LOADED: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR COME TOGETHER ect via a formal presentation. THURSDAY. MAY 1 FRIDAY, MAY 9 “We just want to make sure Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office everyone gets the same mes­ or FireKeepersCasino.com. sage,” Buway said. “We’re FifiEREEPERS GET YOUR ON introducing ourselves to the CAS I NO•HOTEL BATTLE CHEEK township. 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 49014 According to Buway, the Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. Tupper Lake project includes NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME . 4 ( P 'I I \ t WWW.HastingsBanner.com »II5k ±r DNR hosting open house March 12 on proposed Hall Lake Dam modifications r » I ..r r 1 /•I :n» fl ■zf I < ■'-% I 9^ : lift * T £ I 4 • \ < k. W 3-> » 1 T- Br 9 A ' r 1 II !r. 1 'k .1:1 I > •l J i ft t;-' V ’ jr * t .4 3 1. r i * 1 d 4r. •jt- ll ! 'r •-J £ " 5 * k b I • *' >■ . J '■■ 4 r '■* It .'t » K I f! I 4 > *> >r. I J The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public information open house on Wednesday, March 12, to share a draft plan for decommissioning Hall Lake Dam. Photo provided M SIT I I ,4 Molly Macleod Editor The Michigan Department of Nat­ ural Resources is hosting a public information open house on Wednes­ day, March 12, to share a draft plan for decommissioning Hall Lake Dam, which is located in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Barry County. The meeting will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State St. in Hastings. DNR staffand project team members will be on hand to discuss the draft plan or any environmental concerns related to the lake and surrounding area. People will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments throughout the two-hour period. A copy of the draft plan and public feedback form, which is open through March 19, are available online atMichigan.govA"ankeeSprings. The dam, which is located six miles south of the village of Middleville and one mile east of Gun Lake, is owned by the DNR. The Michigan Department of Envi­ ronment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Dam Safety Unit classified the Hall Lake Dam as a significant hazard dam the last time it was inspected in July 2021. This means that if the dam fails, loss of human life is unlikely, but eco­ nomic damage, environmental harm or disruption to essential services down­ stream are probable, say DNR repre­ sentatives. Most funding for this project r I I’.’ r i -f’.1 >1« An b 1♦ z♦ . * 1^ 1 JU I I I • •r * , . Sit JV’ I > ■Ji ., T kJ’i I b i will come from a recently awarded EGLE Dam Risk Reduction Grant. The $1.6 million grant, awarded in May 2024, can be used to address in­ frastructure concerns with the dam and potential impact on the surrounding environment. Hall Lake was one of 22 dams across the state last year to receive grants totaling $14.1 million designed to reduce the risk of dam fail­ ures. In July 2024, DNR staff said they plan to use the grant dollars to remove “all waler control structures, placing a properly sized culvert to restore local hydrology, and restoring the area with native vegetation.” The Hall Lake Dam was built in the mid-1960s. “The DNR has listened to the public feedback about maintaining recreation on Hall Lake, and has been working with EGLE and our design consultant on a solution that would address the dam deficiencies while still preserving an outdoor recreation lake experience at a new, lower lake elevation,” said Joe Jandemoa, park manager, in a DNR news release. DNR staff say public input is a valuable step in the planning process. Community members, park users, anglers and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend the open house or provide feedback via email. 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Y r I When March rolls around, the old adage "in like a lion, out like a lamb' frequently comes to mind. Some may still connect this expression with the weather, but there is a growing contingent of people who asso­ ciate this lion with “springing ahead into daylight saving time. Last year, I introduced a bill to place the ques­ tion of whether to flip our clocks back and forth every year be­ fore Michigan voters. While the bill did not advance, the overwhelming Senator public response Thomas Albert to it convinced me this issue should be addressed once and for all. I plan to introduce the proposal again this year, seeking to give vot­ ers the chance to decide whether to continue participating in daylight saving time during the November 2026 election. It's worth exploring how a policy causing hundreds of millions of Americans to dust off their alarm clocks twice a year came into exis­ tence in the first place. In 1918, daylight saving time was adopted by Congress through the Standard Time Act. It was enacted primarily because Germany had un­ dertaken a similar measure aiming to support its war production efforts. De­ spite the lack of conclusive evidence, Germany became the first country to change its clocks based on the hypothesis it would save energy by maximizing daylight hours and mini­ mizing the need for artificial lighting. Other nations, the United States included, followed suit to prevent their enemy from having a potential advantage. Once World War I end­ ed, Americans wanted to get back to standard time. Twice, Congress State Representative Gina Johnsen sent President Woodrow Wilson a bill will hold office hours on Saturday, to repeal daylight saving time, and March 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Victory twice he vetoed it. The second time, Hill Church, 1674 W State Road in the repeal became law through a Hastings. Congressional override and national This session provides residents of the daylight saving time ended. Clearly, daylight saving time was contentious 78th House District—which includes from the beginning. parts of Ionia, Kent, Eaton, and Barry For the next 23 years, the federal counties—an opportunity to engage government stayed out of the time ■ directly with Rep. Johnsen. Constitu­ change business, but that ended ents are encouraged to attend to discuss shortly after the United States entered concerns, ask questions, and share their World War 11. In early 1942, Congress thoughts on state and local issues. passed a law implementing what was No appointment is necessary, and all referred to as 'War Time.” which was are welcome to attend. a year-round daylight saving time. For those unable to attend, Rep. Learning its lesson from the previous foray into this policy, Congress includ­ Johnsen’s office is available by phone ed language to revert to standard at 517-373-1796 or by email at Ginatime after the war ended which is Johnsen@house.mi.gov. MM what happened in 1945. In 1966, the federal Uniform Time Act was signed into law. It estab­ lished a national daylight saving time with federally mandated dates, but reserved the ability for individ­ ual states to opt out and remain on standard time year-round. The only deviation was a brief period of per­ manent daylight saving time during the energy crisis of 1974, but it was Speaker Pro Tern Rachelle Smit in­ quickly abandoned as people did vites residents to attend her local office not like that it was simply too dark for too long in the morning hours. hours on Friday, March 21, from 9 to 10 Federal law does not allow states a.m. at the Grove Street Cafe. to remain on daylight saving time Smit’s office hours are an opportunity year-round, and this limits a state’s for constituents to speak directly with options. The choice is between par­ their representative and ask questions ticipating in daylight saving time and or share ideas. changing clocks twice a year or not Grove Street Cafe is located 370 N. changing clocks and remaining on Grove Street in Delton. standard time. Rep. Smit represents the cities of The state of Michigan has put Allegan, Fennville, Wayland, as well this issue up to a vote of the people twice. In 1968, Michigan voters reas the townships of Allegan, Bellevue, jected daylight saving time. In 1972, Fillmore, Manlius, Clyde, Overisel, voters approved it. Botfi votes were Heath, Valley, Salem, Monterey, Dorr, relatively close. Hopkins, Watson, Wayland, Martin, Throughout this 107-year history, Barry, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, hypothetical energy savings has Hope, Prairieville, Johnstown, Assyria been the justification for the time and part of Jamestown. change. Like all proposals set forth Rep. Smit also invites residents to by our world's innovators who claim contact her Lansing office at 517-373to control laws of nature, there is a 0615 or RachelleSmit@House.MI.gov. striking lack of consensus on its effi­ cacy. At best, the evidence is mixed Mail can be addressed to her at N-892 and not worth the sleep disruption Anderson House Office Building, P.O. and possible health concerns raised Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909. MM by the time change. With all this in mind, we should ask why we continue year in and year out with this time change. I, for one, see no credible evidence to validate this twice-a-year thorn in the side of everyday Americans. It's been 53 years since state vot­ ers weighed in, and I propose we again allow Michiganders to render a verdict. Arizona and Hawaii, along with rough­ ly 60% of the nations in the world, have opted to avoid this inconvenience. Michigan­ ders can lead the charge for c "free EsVin'a'®®. a return to common sense in clock management. State Sen. Thomas Albert • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation represents the 18th District, • Blown-in Attic Insulation which includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Cal­ houn, Kalamazoo, Kent and Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam Ionia counties. n / f-f bl'' rioH ■■71 i i I' I'l •• I ** 4 r I this tip coming as 1 constantly write about building your brand through consistency and frequency (at least I practice what I preach!). 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We refuse to be passive subjects of a President who flaunts the law by firing Inspectors General and who grants access to the confidential data of everyday Americans to unregulated and unqualified computer hackers. We won’t stand by while these same people destroy vital government functions in the name of “efficiency.” We won’t tolerate the President’s disregard for the Constitutional balance of power and the rule of law. As citizens of Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District, we demand that our elected Representative, John Moolenaar, uphold his oath to defend the Constitution and oppose these abuses. We demand a Town Hall meeting where he addresses our concerns instead of hiding be­ hind his aides. Ed Szumowski Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION The Daltons Inc., its main office at 8857 N. 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This should be everyone’s No. 1 Be frequent with your message: Reg­ goal no matter what industry you ular readers of this column probably saw M I v building brands SEN. ALBERT: A path for voters to decide on daylight saving time i Ib^, Thursday, March 6, 2025 I *4E I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com V i �9 I 4 1 ■ * ! 6 Thursday, March 6, 2025 * !■ r I THE HASTINGS BANNER ¥ ml 1 www.HasHngsBanner.com ■A 1 ‘ ■< 1 .<oH T & I A > 1 1 I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM i' i *1 M L h IttQ I I Raymond E. Garvey Raymond E. Garvey 73, of Nashville, Ml, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, surrounded by the love k of his family. 'W i FRay was the heart of our family—the steady, loving presence who brought us all together. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was a man of great wisdom. generosity and quiet strength. He had a gift for working with his hands and, with the blues playing in the background, could build or fix anything. For anyone. Family, neighbors, his friends, their friends, his friend’s families....If you needed help he was there—no questions asked. Our homes are filled with the work of his hands, from projects he completed to the little repairs that made life easier. Every tile, every repair, every detail is a reminder of his love and the way he took care of all of us. His love for collecting and appreciating the little things in life was something he passed down to his grandchildren, who will carry on his passion. They loved to sit in his ‘56 Chevy with him at car shows, sift through shark teeth he’d found at Myrtle Beach and inspect the dates on coins to help him complete his vast collections. An athlete through and through, Ray had a competitive spirit that never faded. In highschool he was a baseball pitcher, wrestled and played football. Later on it was softball with his wife and coworkers from Post where he was a Project Engineer, then taking on racquetball, golfing with friends and Brandon whenever he got the chance (he had 2 hole-in-ones and an albatross!), and, most recently, his passion was pickleball. His love for sports extended beyond playing— he traveled across the country to cheer on Megan as she played basketball—AAD, highschool, Albion College. He was her biggest fan. He coached his kids floor hockey teams, basketball, and t-ball. Lately he could be found on the sidelines of the soccer fields. ■.^ .s' W'. X > Jt* BL f I cheering on Sutton, Breckin and Rowan, and in the backyard teaching Weston how to throw a ball. Ray graduated from Michigan Tech in 1975. It was where he r fell in love with Char, who he would’ve celebrated his 50th J wedding anniversary with ■ this June. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Some of his happiest moments were spent on the beach with Char by his side. No matter where he was or what he was doing, he brought laughter, warmth, and a competitive spirit that made every moment special. Above all, Ray was a wonderful Papa. He never missed an event for anyone. His family was his greatest treasure, and he made sure we all knew how much we were loved. Ray is survived by his beloved wife Char, his children Brandon (Trisha) and Megan (Ryan), his cherished grandchildren Sutton, Rowan, Breckin and Weston. He is also survived by his sisters Linda (Hugh), Kirstie (Darwin), Rex-Ann (David), his brother in law Rock Ludwick, extended family and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie Garvey and his sister Kathy Ludwick. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Saturday, March 8th at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Visitation will be at 11:00 and the service at 12:00. A luncheon will immediately follow at Daniels with a graveside burial at Lakeview Cemetary in Nashville after that. Ray’s love, strength, and the memories he gave us will live on forever in our hearts. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, conveniently located at 9200 E. M-79 Hwy, Nashville, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday *r ..I r" { \ HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Emma Miller, and Nursery. Pastor Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 49046. 8609. p.m. Pastor Roger i 0:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Sunday Worship Service Wednesday night Bible Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517)204-9390. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff E I A I Pi- r ? * «< I ' J X.’S • *> » 2 4 • * • < >’ *< •Mv J* re* - ■ V * 9 c > ■ A* V* V -f I." .4* J I » * ' J. « a:* ■s Xb' * f J* * p I I > X si >• R I < •* • i na nt r •fc-' •-*1 r* ** I*** . 4 1 k Kb * • *-. r *4 ir i • t-r- P 4 -•t I ' FI C k r a (* . ... 4* T.*' A* f ( ifis..'- z* M I s ^3^ CAN SPRING BE FAR BEHIND? -f *♦ npw • i > d t i s II T I 4 J BANNER MARCH 2. 1995 ’ Il ( J 1 ' 11 4 Ignoring the camera, this swan enjoyed the sunshine as he sawm in the waters / beside Bowler Road, north of Hastings. Robins have been sighted all over the county. Can spring be far behind? J j . I is. 1 IV ^^9 r JTI I 4- t -I . r I 'I \ 1 J 1 I iNni- I n I j I i Grace Lutheran hosting fiddler jamboree Saturday f . i k 4* » «s & •Tir-'S :i » I fs t •#* • t I f » Event organizers say all musicians, dancers and audience members are wel­ come to join the fim. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 239 E. North St. in Hastings. More information on the jamboree can be found by contacting Mary Hanson at 616-363-0478. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH flT .J-.; .^T' k p « n b * • '♦ I I •'[<; p I r ' *lI ? ;jLj b 'll J ;f Oir.'*,F I____ _ - I 1 '.D 4 .L T I ? I I32 1 •* I I t * I I r U if ,4... MM * PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS wV * c ] M-ew ilBiiib >WMI /* T£r */ .3* *.' . * '■ I X 1 t»w Ji I OK® -V I, • 15* ^7W 1 - MARCH 7-13- I Those interested can register for these events and find more «*w ;-1 *i9n It '2 ■ *^**«Sbs A, 6 ? k Al information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Assistant 1 * 1 J methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, I e f .’>• Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Mr* ‘I School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. Mli k Hastings. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. WOft * / ' r Put on your dancin ’ boots—the fiddlers are coming to town. The Michigan Fiddlers Association is hosting a jamboree at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings this Saturday, March 8. Fiddlers will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, followed by an open jam from 4 to 5 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday I / Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Wednesdays - Bible Study J 1 r «Z the church ofyour choice P.O. Box 8, DO YOU REMEMBER? I Worship Togeth er HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., t I i:sTO;? March 1-31 — Mystery Hike: A Sticky Situation. Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: “Hello, Puddle!” by Anita Sanchez: illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. March Friday, March 7 Specialty Dinner and Artist Reception: Fish Fry. Dinner is from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the artist reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m, Monday, March 10 — Bird Brains with the Barry County Bird Club, 9-10 a.m. Join the Institute and the Barry County Bird Club for a social birding hour. Volunteer Tuesday, March 11 orientation training, 6-8 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreektnstitute.org. ‘I'M « » 3 'AC-. J PlJr' r f « ■» ». I^Z‘ I * 1 I T?r I r « •' '^Kb.-' ( *) 1* i '■5- I < f “J J I kITV 71 L*. i-. I « IC- < h 1 If *\ i fed-" W W««I ** 1^ ^La M’ X t;"' ;V V ' t h f*. >- I » J X- t J I Ji 1 I ■S j? •fc ri t »I.. A study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on mrship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneDwIs&Eqnipinent 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 H b HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY It SCHEDULE 1 , W 3r A .’41. * I p Jf * « ' rC 1 Jf 11^ -n i."* I V I Thursday, March 6 - Beginning Gardening with MSU-certified Mas­ ter Gardener Garry Cruse. 2 p.m.; Movie, Memories and Milestones watches a 1952 film starring Richard Widmark and Marilyn Monroe. 5 p.m. Friday, March 7 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 10 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m,; Beginning Gardening with MSU-certified Master Gardener Gar­ ry Cruse, 6 p m. '4 flp; rj, '• K fe:' ^-* i,* Tuesday, March 11 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Teen Clothing Mending, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Dis­ cussion: "Warrior Girl Unearthed" by Angeline Bouley, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263 S 1 a.. s 1. X . < e • I 71.'- 1? 1”^*^ s J. I J i I I i rttnAMi 1 it- I I 4 ▼* 11 11 i r rv II mrSJBni. ----- i BiiUf r T3 nod 1 i \ *7 i 11 , J£,\\SV&2S i I I ♦ ♦ 1 i 1 1 ( I ,K , ir» 1 ■M ( fi ♦ ♦ i isi ■'. I fc I �I * «/ A r TURNING BACK THE PAGES ' .r AC 4 f « - ** 1 V I J In My Time’ Part V I 4 -I I- w JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT * ♦* '' **< A f 4 I. i. 4 I < liQgcsn/. ndol o) |Brril Mwdh HOP lai aeuod rjU" ed hod ogh kXfffl ' Jl .sauofl sdJ >7WlilPJ^U bn, ofStoKKHJf I I ’* Vik- I ' » k . I U.' •I r fi t •A. a ■ I U 47. J ’*> 7*. t r. K v: ( . '* li f It t 'I)'.. J . u A • H ■< . 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As she rocked, she sang in a soft, soothing voice until I fell asleep. The summer of 1916 or 1917, Tm not sure which. was very hot. It was over 100 degrees for many days. Horses were dying in the fields. Farmers were suffer­ ingheat stroke. “The Dosters had a farm up the road from us on Orchard Street. One day, Mr. Doster collapsed in ±e field from ±e heat. The doctor packed him in ice from Dad’s ice house and he recovered. We had heard much about people being overcome by the heat. One day, we were playing in our yard and Florence ShefEhouser, the high school girl who lived with the Murdochs next door, was sitting in the shade of their house. I staggered across the driveway and getting my words mixed up, said to her ‘I’m coming over with the heat.; “In the winter of 1919, while Dad was busy wi± his duties as probate judge. Mother helped Aunt Bessie in the drug store. She sent out the washing to a lady who lived across town. She put the clothes in two round bushel baskets, the sheets over the top and Arnold and I would put the baskets on our sled and deliver them to the laundress, whom we called the washerwoman. “Our route toolTus down a street, along the C.K.&S. tracks, across from the lumber yard. One day, the manager of the yard, Art Guntsenhauser, was standing in the yard near the tracks. He hollered at us and we stopped to visit. Who do you think is going to win the WillardDempsey fight?’ he asked. Jess Willard,’ 1 replied. “Willard was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world, outweighing Jack Dempsey by many pounds and was inches taller. Dempsey was about 6’1”, and weighed only about 185 pounds. Dempsey had started fighting in 1914 as Kid Blackie. In those days, he fought for purses as little as two dollars and a half. I was certain Jess Willard would make short work of him. Jess Willard is a powerful brute/ Mr. Guntsenhauser said, 'But I think Dempsey will win. Do you want to bet on the fight?’ ‘I’ll bet on Jess Willard,' I replied. ‘How about a quarter,’ Mr. Guntsenhauser asked. ‘All right,' I replied, thinking I had just made an easy 25 cents. “After Dempsey won the fight, I avoided the vicin­ ity of the lumber yard. This is one debt I still owe. It bothered my conscience, but 1 didn’t have 25 cents. However, I learned a good lesson and I vowed never to make a bet I couldn’t afford to pay if I lost. “In later years, I extended the lesson to include investments. No matter how much of a sure thing an investment appears to be, never obligate your­ self to an investment if you are going to be upset or depressed if you lose your money, don’t invest or wager. “After Dad’s death in August 1959,1 found a hun­ dred shares of worthless old stock in the bottom of his safety deposit box. On the envelope, he had writ­ ten a note to himself, ‘Save, so you won’t forget!’ He learned another investment lesson: don’t invest until you’ve thoroughly studied the company.” To be continued... while, Dad continued to sell liquor. He charged 50 cents a pint, “One customer kept complaining that Dad never had any good whiskey. One day, when this customer came in, Dad had just received a new keg of the same whiskey and offered the customer a taste, but added that this whiskey would cost him a dollar a pint. Ellis, this is the first good whiskey you have ever had,’ he said. After that, this customer always bought the dollar whiskey. “This reminds one of the old adage, ‘You get what you pay for.’ “It was not long before Dad realized if he was going to attract women customers, he needed to improve the store’s image. He quit handling whiskey but he had a bigger problem to solve. “The store was heated by a big pot-bellied stove, which sat near the middle of the store, in the winter, several men who had little to do gathered in front of the stove, played checkers, gossiped and chewed tobacco. The men directed their tobacco juice at the open door of the store, missing as often as not. “One of the most persistent loafers was Ellsworth Barrett, who had a farm on Orchard Street across from our house. He had all winter to loaf. He would challenge Dad to game after game of checkers and always win. Dad, being new in town, couldn’t afford to offend Ellsworth, but he knew he had to discour­ age his daily visits. So, Dad sent away for a book on how to play checkers. He marked his squares on a large wooden checkerboard and studied the game. Soon, he could beat Ellsworth’s every game and very soon Ellsworth stopped coming to the store. “Ellsworth Barrett told great yams and one day someone accused him of being the biggest liar in town. Ellsworth replied, ‘I’m not a liar. If you tell a lie that’s such a big lie that everyone knows it’s a lie, it ain’t no lie at all.’ “A year or two later. Dad put the stove in the rear of the store and built a prescription counter to divide the back room with the stove and his desk from the front of the store. He added wallpaper, which he kept upstairs, and paint, which he kept in a side room. His business grew and prospered. “The paint he handled was BPS, the best paint sold. He put up signs on all the roads leading to Delton. My Aunt Bessie had graduated from the pharmacy school at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, passed the state board of pharmacy exam and came to work in the store. She did not appreciate it when some prank­ ster changed the ‘Best Paint Sold’ signs to read 'Bess Ain’t Old.’ “When I was 4 or 5, the house across the street caught fire during the night and I was awakened by the sounds of men shouting ‘Fire! Fire! Fire!’ I scrambled out of bed, and peering out the window saw men pulling the fire wagon down the street. It had a water tank shaped like a large barrel suspended between two carriage wheels and two shafts designed for a horse. But there had been no time to hitch up a horse, so several men manned each shaft. Other men ran along the side alerting the neighborhood witli their cries of‘Fire!’ “I made my way downstairs. Dad had already joined the firefighters and Mother, seeing that I was 44 44^ I. •• i' s? a > . k •z '*«'* xlir I 5 et r .fc « .1 -V ir 4 ^■L a •» i’: Mi 9 V > a* I’ V r A I 1 • 1 •IS 1 □ *>•1 ’•r i T f 5"s et ll V A M . t I ♦ ♦ '• > • *4. I* NT •* *■• > f- 1$’ 45**^. a* ’1."^ ri r* The store in Cedar Creek. r< Al' •4 I C ' > % ' t I -^1 .1 5a: I I f ' 'Vt. V r A S.1 *< - .-4 •I t 4 li 5 p. " ‘I J v’ f X r- *«*»- t■ I, 'i p"?- I In 1919, the Faulkner family moved to Middleville to operate the drug store there, which had belonged to John Armstrong. Robert Faulkner continues his story about living in Middleville in the 1920s: “Our house in Middleville had a back kitchen that years ago had been used for canning or preparing vegetables. This was to keep the heat and mess out of the house. It was now used only for storage, but the sink still worked so I set up a little chemistry set and proceeded to make nitroglycerin. “My first attempt was a success. I tested it by wetting a small piece of paper with the material and placing it on the sidewalk and hitting it with a ham­ mer. However, I wasn’t satisfied wi± the quantity of yield so I salted the ice to cool the mixture. Returning a little while later, the container was half full of long, slender crystals of nitroglycerin. It was time to go to school, so I left it and after school, the nitro had melt­ ed. Later, I learned that if I had broken one of those crystals, the whole mess would have exploded. There would have been little left of the house and nothing left of me. I had been saved by the school bell. “East and northeast of Middleville are clay hills. South of Middleville stretching to Yankee Springs, the soil is of light sand. One of the standing jokes was that all the tax assessor had to do was sit on a fence on a windy day and assess the property as it went by. “But west and northwest of Middleville was a large prairie of fertile loam. Most of the area had been set­ tled in the 1800s by immigrants from Germany. They were thrifty and hard-working. Their homes were neat and their farms productive. In the 1920s, most of their farming was still done with horses. “The German farmer belonged to the German Lutheran Church, which was about four miles west of Middleville in the middle of the prairie. The wooden church burned but was immediately replaced by a beautiful brick church. The Sunday evening ser­ vice was in the German language for benefit of the older members, most of whom had immigrated from Germany. “At wheat harvest time, a steam threshing machine visited each farm in turn to thresh the grain. Neighbors always came in to help. The threshing bee was hard work, but also a social occasion. The farmer’s wife was judged by how good a dinner she ■ served the hungry men when they came in. “An old custom that was still in practice in the 1920s was the Shivaree. Honeymoon trips were very rare. Usually when a couple married, they spent the night in their new home. After they had retired for the night, a large group of friends and neighbors would gather on the yard of the newlyweds, and, on signal, horns, bells and clanging saws would rend the night. Shotgun blasts and shouts of ‘come out’ added to the din. The couple being Shivareed knew the unwritten rules and always refused to come for a half an hour or so. Then, doors were opened and the bride and groom appeared. Sometimes, they invited the gang in for refreshments. “We often drove to Delton on a Sunday or holiday for dinner at Grandma’s dinners. No wine or liquor of any kind was ever served in Grandma’s house or in our house. We never even thought about it. We were practicing prohibitionists. “When we drove to Delton, we passed through Yankee Springs, about seven miles south of Middleville. The town had a historical past, but little was left. A few old apple trees were all that remained of the large orchards planted soon after the Civil War. Parts of the old apple dryers, where apples were dried in the sun and shipped to Detroit and Chicago, still stood. “From Middleville to Yankee Springs, the road was sandy ruts, but from Yankee Springs, the road was gravel. Beside this road in a low spot were the springs after which the town was named. Beside the springs were the ruins of Yankee Springs Tavern. “At the turn of the century and before, Yankee Springs Tavern was the stagecoach stop between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. As more and more travelers spent the night there, the owners added a few more rooms. This continued for many years until it became known as the Yankee Springs Tavern (Mansion), seven stories on the ground. “The old stagecoach road in the lowland past the tavern was made of logs flattened on top. This type of road was common in Michigan in the 19th century and was called a corduroy road. What a ride those stagecoach passengers must have had! “Dad told us stories about his early years in Delton. In 1903, when Dad bought the Delton drugstore, he, Mother and Paul moved in upstairs. They lived over the drugstore for several years. It had an outside stair­ way and a fenced yard where 3-year-old Paul could play. My grandpa Faulkner was not well, and Dad set him up in a store in Cedar Creek, a hamlet about four miles from Delton, consisting of a flour and feed mill operated by water power, a couple of stores and a handful of houses. “The store was not successful, and when Dad, Mother and Paul moved to a rental house, the display cases that contained threads, ribbons, bric-a-brac and etc., were moved from Grandpa’s store over to the drugstore, where they gathered dust for many years. The rented house was just east of the lot where Dad built our house in 1910. It was the house where I was bom just a couple of months before our new house was finished. “The previous owners of the drugstore bought whiskey in kegs. Men brought in their pint or quart bottles and they were filled from the kegs. For a X . > f.A W « k >«- v'i . •i*! '*5 t BANNER AUG. 10,1995 MB------- -- j_ 7 Thursday, March 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasringsBanner.com �Jr I f I I 1 ? ..V J I t't /• 8 1 Thursday, March 6, 2025 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Denton W. Kemp and Cindy S. Kemp, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: November 23, 2018 Recorded on November 28, 2018, in Document No. 2018-011472, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Qne Hundred Three Thousand Two Hundred Fourteen and 90/100 Dollars ($103,214.90) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Commencing 1,094 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for point of beginning: thence East 198 feet; thence South 110.5 feel; thence West 198 feet; thence North 110.5 feet to point of beginning. Commonly known as 215 S Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 13,2025.The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc,, as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage; July 17. 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Notice is given under section 3212 of the 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) Case No. 25M100035-1 (02-20)(03-13) revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, $76,144.33 of Amount claimed due on date of notice: Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry Subdivision County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest one- of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the quarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Innovation Michigan. Common street address (if any): 5729 Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849-9323 The redemption recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber period shall be 1 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless year from the date of such sale, unless determined determined abandoned in accordance with with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real MCL 600.3241a. property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale abandoned in accordance under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature If the property is sold at foreclosure sale Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military the borrower will be held responsible to Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at holder for damaging the properly during the the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to redemption period. mortgage holder for damaging the property active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 the telephone number stated in this notice. active duty, please contact the attorney for days ago, or if you have been ordered to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. the party foreclosing the mortgage at the active duty, please contact the attorney for telephone number stated in this notice. the party foreclosing the mortgage at the 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1552985 (02-13)(03-06) This notice is from a debt collector. telephone number stated in this notice. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 This notice is from a debt collector. Trott Law, P.C. Date of notice: February 27, 2025 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Trott Law, P.C. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 (248) 642-2515 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1552706 (02-13)(03-06) i«Z FORECLOSURE NOTICE ABenIton homeowner H you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party forecio&ng the rrwrtgage at the telephone number stated in this notice Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212. that the following mortMge will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, March 20. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this informabon. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Karen Hickey. An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirsl Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, 2021. as Document Number; 2021-013538. Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener’s Error dated February 3. 2025 and recorded February 5. 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04, 2025 and recorded February 11. 2025 by Document Number: 2025-001003. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the North 70 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; Thence North 676 feet for a place of beginning; Thence North 258 feet: Thence West 260 feet; Thence South 258 feet; Thence East 260 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to a Highway Right of Way for Highway M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE PARCEL, 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307, PAGE 377. Commonly known as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 20, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry (12) • a .1/ A a A .5 V ’. f ' www.HastingsBanner.com Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement 2008 Twelve ♦I «I Amount claimed due on date of notice: $13,470.37 County, Michigan, and described as: Lot I’ t THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement J A I V ■ 4 a- J i r •^4 4 • •* 11/ -fl -' rU - • I 1 ’ 4' f q'?' 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I •,..1. • fWin’ r r• * u .'//I g-» u f .4 ♦ ! —♦ n. • * J* I vVt ' • •*** ' .J r:.- * *' PH n < 4 ^flwota u 1 *• r Mr ■F • • •( V’** • k Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement £ Visit us online at mihomepaper.com 9^’ rmiiiv Hw** I r Notice is given under section 3212 of the u’a .A t revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged i t>' f i 3 J 4 t •A;1' n 4 »l I 4 k •/ ' h- J* rf -' *'■** ( 1 fl : iT / A * A» * I 1 •l 1 1 I premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Anthony T. Wonnacott, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): New American Funding, LLC FKA Broker Solution Inc. DBA New American Funding Date of Mortgage: August 24, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 6. 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $74,549.95 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 19, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, 1238.40 feet South of the Northwest corner of said Section: thence South 172.0 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence South 130 feet; thence East 300 feet; thence North 155 feet; thence East to the West 1/8 line of said Section: thence North 147.0 feet; thence West to the Point of Beginning. Common street address (if any): 4696 Patterson Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333-9742 redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless The determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated tn this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 13, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1553000 {02-13)(03-06) k * NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of, 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shawnda Robinson and Mathew Hallifax, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, being a mortgage dated May 28,2021, and recorded on June 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29, 2024 and recorded on March 29,2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 11/100 DOLLARS ($246,600.11). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS. FORMERLY KNOWN AS, CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDEMENTS, RECORDED IN 2016-010383 AND RE RECORDED IN 2017-05529, AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 20,2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 24 6194 Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-20)(03-13) (02-13)(03-06) Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicholas Toecker and Rachel Antony, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ArkLa-Tex Anancial Services, LLC dba Benchmark Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2023 and recorded April 12, 2023 in Instrument Number 2023-002951 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded on January 29, 2025, in Instrument Number 2025000738, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Data Mortgage. Inc. dba Essex Mortgage, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Ninety and 67/100 Dollars ($172,690.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 13,2025. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35, Supervisor Chase’s Addition No. 2 to the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, except the West 123 feet thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof, filed in Liber 3, Page 2, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. 918 N Michigan Ave, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 13.2025 File No. 25-000855 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, ’r n SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure : -> 7r J section 3212 of the revised judicature act I e » I *A .J ';^-rrj-dnicr(x : I y r? < ? I I ■ I >*^'3 • ■ IvVJ V • ■JKU>U^ f r to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s *u j 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount [ ' k I ij; I iff- : ".u I li the purchaser to free and clear ownership i I' •jy k' I V 1 at the sale does not automatically entitle rI Ju. M of the property. A potential purchaser is I w I • •1 1 4 encouraged to contact the county register i !1 ':a of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this I, T J I 1 W ’,: > I :>Tac v’ Mortgagor(s): information. MORTGAGE: a and Ty Sinclair, joint Mortgagee: Registration I '^1 1 * r Electronic J*!s; ♦ > »» the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid Original I 4 ,< 15 court in Barry County, starting promptly at tenants n I 44 7^ ^>7' due on the mortgage may be greater on . I f check at the place of holding the circuit Nicholson • • - - I t I" some part of them, at a public auction sale Rylee ‘-T A r I I f -■ by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or pit < >«T rr li” FJ I the following mortgage will be foreclosed I 2 "I by Advertisement. Notice is given under of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that *e Mortgage Systems, Inc. **1 r ,liB .4' ti <3 B. Ua& J liri I (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender ' I A ? J I kduUJt^; ( •> ( J 1 * the date hereof: Two Hundred Twenty- I 1 1 I V .ont ,■** ss ^.04’1 51 a;c any): Servis One. Inc. DBA BSI Financial 1 Six Thousand Seven Hundred TwentyEight and 77/100 Dollars ($226,728.77) • I' ’ t rif: iSOSr J255 t I M • « ;3vr.r Recorded on October 7,2022, in Document No. 2022-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if Services Amount claimed to be due at t > * dt rgrnoustf^ tn I ft 11 let ) I I and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: September 30, 2022 •r- -S'**- ';rt< r-, tr 11! -7» •4 , VWfl "—— IL Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry - I.?*S ■1 & * * County, and described as: The North 5 V-.. I; acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of I rLr?> * I I -« the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of > Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 2340 E State Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from f » k • • ,• iI ' I i".3 KJ « r * 1 k k the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is- later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under t u 1 ‘(4 Ii i I '4’’\ « ■ •* t or to the mortgage holder for damaging ) the property during the redemption period. 1: ' t iH X "5. I V •wj *. '"Ot' J I ; -'UK'- 1 S 1 in f . r "tS f r^. : I •Vs. Mb ri i ■S.. r •. -.rj '<V A a .* r .w I Th G e It I 1 « 'T, 'C •* F ’V I mortgage at the telephone number stated 1. Qi f• 4 in this notice. Servis One. Inc. DBA BSI P.C. 23938 *'K 1 ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Schneiderman & Sherman r I than 90 days ago. or if you have been Mortgagee/Assignee *< I? a ww 1 period of active duty has concluded less Services tC. ’♦ >6 ‘ ' Ou.- 1' I ;! service member on active duty, if your Financial ivOu '; * * /. property at the mortgage foreclosure sale Attention homeowner: If you are a military c. -lx r J s 4 rr-. responsible to the person who buys the V I * JO Tth ( t 1 n t? 1 n -A ** ?^1C’ • - 1 1. A * 4 « Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held Ba 4*n \/ 3i I 1 J' Ui 'f X k , T- I * t I k Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. I* Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Ji MU 1553861 (02-27)(03-20) I ♦ ♦ I 1 c �I .I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 6, 2025 9 cc * r 1 I I i‘i ■ i t M V4 I 'I c , h' * 9 . I A » ♦.» f I i ‘I I >w* s- s •c^ -t '1/? » * A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall. I k •b . * I ’-b*. 1 Prairieville Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. I 4 <3^ 'mo, 4 AdC 1* s. •*n. J *• j u I I » k *4 •lb- Cu I -^1 • •e I 0 « t » Hr I lb-.' I A > u -4’ 1,1 1 i J 4 p s: " jf- 1 * X *) **. f * * ' •s TO ALL CREDITORS: The Grantor, Dorothy J. Paige (date of birth 07/24/1925). who lived at 9950 South Nashville, Michigan Clark Road, 49073, died on 02/13/2025. There is no personal representative of the Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Dorothy J. Paige Trust, dated February 5, 2015, as amended by First Amendment to the Trust dated June 22, 2016, will be forever banned unless presented to Co-Trustee Rick Hinken, Sr., within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: February 28, 2025 ATTORNEY: CO-TRUSTEE: Kristie A. Teague (P85631) Teeples and Teague Law, PLLC 230 E. Fulton St. - Ste J Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 776-7200 Rick Hinken, Sr. 4230 Hicks Highway Olivet, Ml 49076 (269) 209-7514 I i ***? ’ttv? r. 1 4 * « u ' f’ • x'l * -^11 t >•? i *•» n Li vs,,; »f», ’ th : 4^ K 4 K h'-, I ♦ 1 < 4“ W > 11_ > -T. tTT. * < < «tE: vH^hZ i w ; i **« <* .i. “ -TU vv t: ( U. I 4- < % b _ 4. f ,, I i-. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The Johnstown Township board shall have a special meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of approving final bills, and any other business necessary to complete the fiscal year. A budget public hearing shall be part of this meeting. The Johnstown Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon (5) five days notice to the Johnstown Township board by writing or calling the following: Sheri Babcock, Johnstown Township Clerk 269-721-9709 Ext. 202 or E-mail: johnstownclk@mei.net I bV'p.) <> V* ' The Johnstown Township Board will hold a public hearing on the pro­ posed township budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Johnstown Township Hall,13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township office. 'h.' . h 9 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP •'V; ♦ 1 •Ar *- y i A -•j '•ww *r: 11 I V. « Contact the following: Rod Goebel, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 J I k* «s I t f I V. ■s THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. I I <> I « » . «9^ V, V • t 'I , k ■ •V, 'h » '' ’’< I 1 J V 1. U. ’‘Ik - “V I 4 * I w i • a • 3 . L 'A.. V ’ ♦ e. T » I. t « .1 J J « A *1. -'♦A a. ■' I * n, The Prairieville Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Township budget for the fiscal year 20252026 on March 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, Michigan. » V 1 >•' i. : V, J - r ‘'V n. 3 "Tj i I 4 [ I I 4 \ • 1 "1. h. ’ 1 » ’I lU. ... • -v.’y ' ih 31,’ t. ‘ 'V I I I I r L PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed town­ ship budget tor the fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Castleton Township Hail located at 915 Reed St.. Nashville. Ml on Wednes­ day March 12. 2025. at 1:00pm with the regular township meeting immediately following. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUP­ PORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OFTHE HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall or by e-mail: castletontwpclerk@gmail.com or by calling 517’852-9479 This notice is posted in compliance with Michigan's Open Meetings Act Public Act No. 267 of 1976 as amended MCL 41.72a (2) (3) and the American Disabilities Act. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities al the meeting upon ten (10) day notice to the Castleton Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Clerk Marcia Scramlin writing to: Castleton Township 915 Reed St. Box 679 Nashville, Ml. 49073 (517) 852-9479 fIlA,'"X'fa» 4i}L s I < t 5 I. •a: •r, 4 ; T» til •. / w 4'I*; 1 ■XK-. CUm:. w♦ u u 'ts 4» ■&»! *44; • • Ari; F’*- (03-06) NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS TRUST NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Michael John Hodge (DOB:00/00/1948), who lived at 9232 Lakeview Drive, Delton, Ml 49046, died on November 8, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and the trust described below will be forever barred unless presented to Megan Groen, Trustee of the Michael John Hodge and Nancy Sue Hodge Trust dated October 24, 2022, at 1331 Dennison. East Lansing. Ml 48823 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Please note, there will be no Probate Court proceeding in this matter, so claims must be filed with the Trustee. McGINTY, HITCH, PERSON ANDERSON & REVORE, P.C. Robert P Sabourin II P 57569 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 600 Lansing, Ml 48826 (517)351-0280 Megan Groen 1331 Dennison East Lansing, Ml 48823 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM WOODLAND TOWNSHIP 2025-2026 BUDGET NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main Street, Woodland, MI 48897 on March 31,2025 at 7:00 pm. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. -.1- ' : ■e r: 4» A Public Notice I] i *<9 H n * • ► . J; *» \ City of Hastings *5' C 2025 Board of Review Meeting Schedule r The City of Hastings Board of Review for 2025 will be held at Hastings City Hall, 201 E State St, on the following dales: A*' ^'>;..Jil • • % r )wC fi. c I I. - - J I 4 »• '.i' J I Organizational Meeting: March 4th, 1:00 pm Appeal Hearings: Tuesday, March 11th, 3:00 pm lo 9:00 pm Wednesday, March 12th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm A t . * w ■ • 1 ■ :* I 1 V « h r* > .......... I * ( 4 w trr ' »»*r I *• e .rfV' 1- »S{k j;.’ I *, t Meetings are by Appointment, to schedule, contact: City Hall @ ph. 269-945-9350 The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2025 assessments. .-'L p• •b “1 bn MWlr IB* 1 1 11 -KBS> ■Jr I I h ♦ 4 - % - »«i ' •** 3aw>*« rP * •k NO r The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2025 are as follows: i a »v* * f A** < By City Resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10th, 2025 1 r 94 It * •1 >:ft i'-'- at a i if* «* 9 3«S^ • A .H 4*^ •> Commercial.......... Residential........... Industrial.............. Agricultural........... Personal Properly - ..U«« I 1 » f w 4 -fC-‘ oX*. « SiVr ..’**1?' 5* I *•’ r ri •'T 4 < /• 1 ..y '''-41' ... 4 .*« 'T» X t iZ V«'* f p U-- f .' ' jj'nv*' t ’» ' '• ■ I’ ■'I - U- f” •• * .< : J . f.i :' ' e h r ■ b*> s i‘^ » 4’9^* -..•a r Case Number: SP-03-2025 - Paul Wengerd (Applicant) Matthew Wengerd (Property Owner) Location: 8810 S Broadway, Hastings Ml in Section 29 of Baltimore Township. Purpose: Request to allow an assembly operation in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per section 1102 and 2309, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-04'2025 - Mahlon AElizabeth Kauffman (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 9501 North Ave, Dowling Ml in Section 31 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose: Requests a special land use to build and sell utility/storage buildings per section 1903 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008 in the A (Agricultural) zoning district. Case Number: SP-05-2025 - Trenton & Rayann Wilcox (Applicant) James A Nicole Campeau (Prop­ i i H- NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notiee Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: I 1* 4 IS"'.«i9 V A S4 ' / I yti { A K • /er V ■ • f Vll tri*.* t € erty Owner) Location: 6742 Barber Rd, Hastings Ml in Section 9 of Carlton Township. Purpose: Request to construct an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 1102 and 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-06-2025 - Steve Pennington (Applicant) Paul Bruxvoort (Property Owner) Location: 5915 W Irving Rd, Hastings Ml in Section 32 of Irving Township. Purpose: Request to operate an Open Air Business (canoe &amp: tube rental) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 1102 and 2354 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. .* 4* fl I > r ■i f <!f I >4 <; #- rf-*' ■ .. IT •1 ff' ' A If .IBi-. s f f I I » MEETING DATE: March 24,2025 TIME: 7:00 PM I PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room 121 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 I I k»' t ’» r r J .It r t.' a .•r\-d''^49h 4 4k. .4* ■>. Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response maybe mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 , or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at ikeesler@barrycounty.org. The special use applications are available for dud pu Nc insoection inspection al at the the IBarry County Planning Oepartment, lent. 220 West State Street, Street. Hastings, Hastinas. Michigan Michinan 49058. during the hours of 8 a.m, to 5 p.m. Monday - Fridav. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing irnpaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabik ities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. I T'. -1’ Ji* ■ * M ,V , 11 »4',, !>•'; »4C igo ' it rvir '•1 * 5M 4TrHt-'(»r » -Ml Jir'" » » t if ‘ »’■ Jp* Jj tl H oJA § i -f r *^•’.4 'r'vet 1 •+ If ' * r id AA kt. .1 . B .'sr- a .• 'XW' . 9» BNk Phone:269-623-5171 Fax: 269-623-8171 email @ barrytownship@mei.net barrytownshipmi.com Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Clerk I » <T Barry Township Board P.O Box # 705 Delton, Ml 49046 t ■rr<- W»<» A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township office. The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Barry Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Board by writing or calling the following: I ■ • * «M>* u :T- * rlTf The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities al the Board of Review meetings upon 3-day notice. Contact: Sarah Moyer-Cale - City Manager, ph. 269-945-9350 ■zl »r 1: 4* The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice .■ Jfi V 1 I TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA 2025 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet al the Township Hall, 8094 Tasker Rd, Bellevue. Ml 49021, to examine and review the 2025 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4:00 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2025,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday. March 11,2025, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear alt persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm the Friday before the first appeal hearing. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2025 are as follows: 47.57% 1.0511 Agricultural Commercial 55.51% 0.9007 1.0569 Industrial 47.31% 46.64% 1.0720 Residential Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Tom Wing, Supervisor Assyria Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Assyria Township Assyria Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the meetin^earing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Assyria Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Assyria Township by writing or calling. Assyria Township Clerk 8094 Tasker Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 269-758-3646 I Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk ■At- ♦ ♦ "T k' I I• 21 ■I 9%' » f ! 71? r i.i' I • The Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 at the Barry Township Meeting Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, Ml 49046 on Tuesday March 11,2025 6:30 p.m. i 3 rrl'*' *■ ** r I 1.1271 1.0608 1.1467 1.0996 1.0000 I* Barry Township 2024-2025 Budget Public Hearing NOTICE 7 3 i.iir • 'J: I I [ 44.36 4713. 43.60 45.47. 50.00 I •< ( I I I a X 4 nr.^' % » ! I J. S< I I3 *1 �r J I ' I II a SPORTS 10 WWW W'.. Thursday, March 6, 2025 An unreal final six and a half minutes by junior guard Tyler Howland helped Delton Kellogg earn an extra 32 minutes in its 2024-25 season. Howland scored 19 points in the final six and a hal fminutes ofthe fourth quarter as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team rallied for a 50-42 victory over Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division foe Holland Black River in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semi­ finals in Saugatuck Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Panthers couldn’t repeal their district championship from a year ago though Fridaynight, falling to Blooming­ dale back in Saugatuck. Howland had 19 points, a handful of rebounds and a couple steals in the fourth quarter alone as the Panther team finished digging out of what had been a 25-13 halftime hole against Black River. It took 19 minutes for the Delton Kellogg boys to score its first 19 points as a team Wednesday night. Holland Black River took its 12-point lead into the halftime locker room and a 7-0 run by the Panthers to start the second half final ly made it start to feel I ike a bailgame. I noticed our team needed something to get us going. We are a very energized team, and once we get going we start to get in a flow," Howland said. “I just started wanting to outwork others, and defense turns into offense and i was getting to the hole. They were setting screens, my guys were finding me on the three-point line and I hit a couple. That helped us out a lot. V ft » 9 A* ' -» t 4 ft s .p 4 < * < IR. 4 I •^Ul Delton Kellogg senior guard Grant McArthur looks to fire a pass along the baseline in front of Black River senior Charlie Reither during their district semifinal game at Saugatuck High School Wednesday, Feb. 26. Photo by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg outscored Black River 14-4 in the third quarter and then Howland took over. He lipped rebounds away from the River Rats. He rose above everybody to pull in a couple ofoffensive rebounds. One of those offensive boards kept a possession alive and then he fin­ ished that possession by burying a three that put DK in front 32-31 with 6:11 to go in the ballgame. It was Delton Kellogg’s first lead since 4-2 in the opening minutes. It was something that was said, don’t make this the last one. Don’t make this the last one, for this season al least,” Delton Kellogg head coach Jason Howland said. He is a kid that loves ±e game of hasketball. I don't think he has played to his potential this year. He has at times, but he just needs to be consistent at ±at level. I just tell him, just come out and leave ±e court know ing you’re the best player. He kind of showed that tonight where he was able to take over the game and control it. Super proud of him.” Tyler Howland had a put-back that tied the game at 34-34. With 4:10 to go he chased an inbound pass from mid-court into the backcourt where he shook two Black River defenders and then went coast to coast for two points that put DK up 37-34. A minute after that with DK down one, sophomore teammate Grady Matteson was all set to cut through the lane when he looked up and saw Tyler building momentum on the right wing. Matteson paused his run to leave the lane open for Tyler who attacked the paint, rose up and kissed a floater off the glass for two that put Delton back in front 39-38. Another triple from Tyler wiped out the last Black River lead of the night with 1:25 to go, putting Delton in front 42-40. Oh yeah, and he was 7-of-8 at the free throw line in the last 45 seconds. Howland finished with a game-high 24 points. Junior guard Keegan Hill added 11 points for the Panthers and McArthur had nine. “After that first half, 1 was kind of thrown back a little bit,” coach Howland said. “I didn't know exactly what was going on. We struggled offensively big time. We kind of came out lethargic. Black River, I knew they were going to bring that energy after winning Monday night. They’re going to play and they’re going to keep on playing hard no matter what. They were up above us, and we just couldn’t really catch up that first half.” Delton Kellogg swept its two games in the SAC Central with Black River this season, but started slow against the River Rats’ zone defense Wednesday night. The River Rats used their size advantage to do some good work on the boards, especially in the first half, and it took some real focus on attacking the basket for Delton Kellogg to right the ship. Coach Howland jiW/.f < I 1 ‘/.'J'A c 1 44 r i * Late heroics from Howland help DK get by River Rats I I 1*1 ft^astingsBanner.com Brett Bremer Sports Editor f . t ] y' >**4^*<* ! '4 I 9 u- V A. ■> } b * .f tS 4 I I i.j< 1^^ 4'' iT I I i V>' 4 ■7 J I I 1 f ir- I 1 A •4 •'J h - .< F i I I 7 r' { / I'l** -5.*' I < t * « * < ♦ a 4. « :: 1 «• e * « • ( I • •«** i t '« / i I w *• •. A ITT * • 9 -L f I 4 f I > il^ >■ ^^‘i24 .a* 4 k hJ'-' I ♦ t L« z I 41 4 * I I 4 I I * & •4* I f A* '/ I A r .A* ♦ *»• -e 4 c:-! > I : 1J 1 1 a'»^ 1 4« * r < t j 1 4 I ■4* W— . t * I I I i r! 1w . r 1 a’’’ 9^ I J r Il I f I vr i J I ■■ I - *• H t' -7 ^2: I I r t i w f n r , r I 9 k’ 1 .V In V ii* I k V** ^4 ( I 2 I w W' V 5; I 1 I I 1 I / I 1 Delton Kellogg junior guard Tyler Howland flips a shot through the arms of BlackRiver senior Charlie Reither at the rim during their MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal at Saugatuck High School Wednesday, Feb. 26. Photos by Brett Bremer •*¥ 1? p • /i'll 4 ' ■^- ' 1 I 3ef?^ SSr r J I night in Saugatuck Wednesday and then knocked off the Delton Kellogg boys 5036 in the district final Friday. “We came out flat and turned the ball over early, got ourselves in a hole and we could never really get it going on offense,”: coach Howland said of the loss in the district final. “We just got out played on both ends of the court. Not the night to put up our second lowest point total of the year.” He was pleased with the way his guys got to the free throw line in the district semifinal, but they weren’t able to make that happen against the Cardinals Friday. “We could have done a much better job, losing is hard when you do not give it your best effort and know you could have played and coached a much better game. Proud of our effort this year and looking forward to what this team can accomplish next year,” coach Howland added. The Delton Kellogg boys end the year witharecord of 13-9. The 13-11 Bloomingdale boys were set to head to Kent City Tuesday, March 4, to take on Pewamo-Westphalia in the MHSAADivision 3 Regional Semifinals. v’ ' * L- •• M r: V** 0^ 4 ( J if « k aw- I , I 4 IW’I i 4 tf9l M4R 38 ai^’ 4 x*» 9 f ( r 4 I r» s 4 said he was happy that the 1 -2-2 zone his team seemed to really struggle against in the first half didn't show up as much in the second. “We had the match-ups where when it was man we could attack the basket and do some scoring there and dial kind of stuff’,” coach Howland added. “We struggled big-time being able to move that ball, holy cow.” In the end, the Panthers outscored the River Rats 37-17 in the second half, and it could have been more if the Panthers had been better than 12-of-26 overall from the free throw line as a team. DK head coach Jason Howland was happy with how often his guys got to the free throw line though and thought 12 makes at ±e line is a big total ±is season. Black River had three guys in double figures led by 12 points from senior for­ ward Charlie Reither, who was one of those guys pulling down key rebounds for ±e River Rats all night. Junior Jamison Huizenga and senior Andrew Eklov had ten points apiece for Black River. Bloomingdale defeated Fennville 6955 in the second district semifinal of the r «> ««« si* B 1^- i J 4 ♦ / e«63 ‘V - •*4 K3 ? « • * 44 M I 4 i 1 a * 24 H' rSHi** 1 1 I ft •''1^ I « 1 k h* 11 r ;UI 3 ' 1 i > • * / I I f I A 1 I W f IR J• t a 1' f I •? I 4 i 1 J. k I • <4 • ^f T ‘W J," J ' • I 9 4 M t I « r '7=.' r: I t rTU’ltfl*-'I ( 1 I PT- 5r< I 4 M ' " ’ .;a f * ww.. I I * *<1 r I 1 h 1 * •'■iU«rrtUC. •*4 jr* MM ■n ■■ . V It’# T Kfacr ■4 y 4i*i *4. *** ' • • <**•> * • s -s^'. •■■ p » ’^312'. e, I *T f < r* 1 Pirates extend district championship streak i ’ 3# • ■ ^•2 << II ^•1 » :e /£x" w 1 f * Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team found a way to slow down a Potterville team that hit ten three-pointers in the first half of its MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal at Maple Valley High School Wednesday. An answer never materialized against a talented Pewamo-Westphalia (21-3) team in the district final Friday, Feb. 28, back at MVHS. The Pirates took a 76-38 win over the Lions (8-16) in the district f ! ! i’ J I I X t 4 I I I 'I k Maple Valley senior guard Jake McDonald attacks the basket as Pewamo-Westphalia junior Trent Piggott arrives to try and disrupt the shot during the MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Maple Valley High School Friday. championship game. The Pirates had 14 different players score and half of them hit at least one three-pointer. Grady Eklund hit five ofhis team’s 15 three-pointers and finished with a game-high 17 points to lead the Pirates. He had 14 of those points in the first half as the teams rolled through their benches in the second half. “They are really good,” Maple Valley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “They can come at you in so many different ways. Five guys can come in and shoot the ball. They’re good shooters, don’t get me wrong, but they are by far the best defensive team that we have played in three or four years. It is not just one or two kids, it is ten or 11. Every kid that comes in. They play really hard, and it creates easy opportunities for them. If we don’t get an easy one, we get a turnover and they’re pushing it the other way, and they can spread you out and attack the rim or they have enough shooters where they’re going to make shots. “They got hot early, and we couldn’t recover. It isjust one ofthose teams where if you get down early it is going to be super tough.” Maple Valley had nine different guys score led by Teegen McDonald’s eight points. Kelvin Nevins-Davis buried a couple of comer threes and finished with seven points. The Lion team got six points each from Jake McDonald and Cam Murray. The Pirates had all eyes on Teegen, especially early in the bailgame. “On our end, we have to do as better job ofpassing and moving. We kind of talked about that. Any time we get stagnant, stand, the ball gets stuck and we have a .. ’.I « (I J I* •I" « A s ■t r I •“ •V ^*1 1 liL V » •kr-. *AV: C in *> r t k k •*v % r* r '■ a *• ftksr- z I ’^,^7 « h b t '«. «*»> I !fe I I1 S ■< ■s ! f --I- i. t A ^4 * 4^ I % 1» *teS > : k V > *. I -4 i?:?.' .. I t « ”■ V » A * i« k'* WTa * I « 'Su*' . - I '■y, X 4 ■4*; S' " A I' t i 1 '■ -‘H K b *0* 1 J s; * s S' '-C . ‘k’ : V ' * V s. '•J' r V \ • 4 '. J V i»-M. ! a J I * 4€ 1 « 2.^ T I?* x.t. 4 <(' 4 Ar, 4.< 4 I B J » >1 1 I c %. -Jt ’4, t 9 • 7 w A » »*1 . ■'? s • I -» > i •X * n‘ t ft. . r I r r% 4 »'• b>- a: tough time scoring,” Nevins said. “The last three weeks, up until tonight, we have done a really good job of doing that. You can see that we have been playing much better and we’ve been in a lot of close games. Partly it is their defense, and partly it is a big stage for us. These kids haven’t played in many big games like this.” That is not an issue the Pirates have. The Pirates have not lost a district ball­ game since 2015, winning nine district championships since then. P-W was set to go to Kent City Feb. 4 to face Blooming­ dale in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinals. . f > « t? Maple Valley senior guard Jimmy Wiggs (right) tries to get the ball away from Pewamo-Westphalia senior guard Reece Thelen while Lion teammate Eli Wright chases the play during the second half Friday at Maple Valley High School. Photos by Brett Bremer ■ i:4 i 1, 4 K ’’3-. -S? I 1 ♦ * u» t ( * -”•1 « “ "n k ff. •n '<k‘-X '■' J K 4% « ? ■‘x * "nt. ■e- 4 >■ 4 V ,"9 % »» '* I A %. <1., T < j *< V 'J ’r v> -lb* K ' f- I; • 4 1^ * •» I < ( -19 I*, ih » 1 t* t i I •r w' 1 • » k ♦ ♦ n V *« N 'r I '’U * ■4- I I w I li p li !' . V’ ‘ I 1 I '< , tt> h> u' V K t? J b I f I* 'i f » s c J. I* b 4 ^4 * c. > ir I H I 'b v.’ '‘r 4 k ! I 1 u •. 1. »■■ I ■V I, f- > �.1 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 6, 2025 11 *• Trojans and Vikings open postseason with victories « 'J I Brett Bremer i Sports Editor •1 I • 4* 1 s ■ I 1 I I I < . I r> ‘ ' d /. w r I % I The end ofthe regular season was a lit­ tle bittersweet, but the postseason started the way both the Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball teams were hoping - with wins. The Trojans controlled things from start to finish in the regular season fi­ nale in Middleville Thursday evening. Seniors Emma Geukes and Emma Dykhouse knocked down three-pointers for the Trojans in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, with Dykhouse’s earning an especially explosive reaction from the Trojan bench. Senior Lydia Schiithroat was able to scoop an underhand shot up between Lakewood’s Elizabeth Markwart and Heidi Carter while being fouled for an and-one opportunity that bumped the Trojan lead to its final margin of 57-17. One at a time, Geukes and Dykhouse came off to applause and hugs while Schiithroat waited at the free throw line, and after her shot attempt it was her turn. The emotions of the moment hit the Wt / I r 1 4 ' * ’<5 *>! Tf1 • 1 s 1 i lt< .. Xk. ■* f r J IP' 4*. - 4 f — TJ II b Io. ' I >4 y* t •j ^•5 4e i .V': I ;!■ h J Tfi ir rt '.’■I I J ; j;rn rv f ‘ • » I ae • inifli lU n; I T ! *» k f : c j.ai.xmxi. I 1 -Jt -fii i lx 4 4 I ‘I ’ i: r 4 hfc ii* n. We - 4 ‘ .... 5(lUJ ’ ■»' i. t s f 1 r u~ K- ' ** r I 9 i j i I ■, V 1 A , I f 'j K . % * I Ir <5 X' «> *^15 9 5 if t 1 A I I uI 1 •i Sts u. 1 1 F J ‘ A J 1 I I * « I I 4 t t '? Trojan senior trio on the sideline before the handshakes began - and before the team’s state postseason started this week. Thomapple Kellogg opened the post­ season wiffi a 46-40 win over Byron Center at Byron Center Hi^ School Monday in an MHSAA Division 1 Dis­ trict Quarterfinal match. The Trojans were set to face Caledonia in the district semifinals back at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. Lakewood faced Capital Area Ac­ tivities Conference White Division foe Charlotte in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 District Tourna­ ment at Olivet High School Monday and took a 53-39 win over the Orioles. The Vikings and Orioles split their two regular season meetings this season. Lakewood was slated to face another CAAC White foe, Eaton Rapids, in the district semifinals in Olivet March 5. The Vikings moved to 6-13 overall this season with their win over the Eagles Monday. Thomapple Kellogg is now 10-12. The host Trojans got out to a 13-2 0 __________ R* b ?w ^ I ► V •* 6a I t < I c * L iX \ * -n. •( *■»< •‘^ 'r 5 a. < {_ JO tl V Ji 1 ■ s k ' : 9 'fl I *X ** *-T- Lakewood freshman guard Heidi Carter is pressured by Thornapple Kellogg’s Lydia Schiithroat (left) and Taylor Lloyd during the first half of their non­ conference bailgame to close the regular season in Middleville Thursday. lead in the opening quarter Thursday, and things never got much better for the Vikings. But the Lakewood ladies learned they have to bring a little more fire right from the get-go and got to face some tough zone defense. All helpful things as they prepared the district match-up. Getting shots was a challenge for the Vikings in Middleville. Jacqueline Possehn had a team-high five points for Lakewood, hitting a three and a pair of free throws. Avery Farrell, Liz Markwart and Ana Grant had four points each. Thomapple Kellogg had four girls ♦ * .W t' > a j '■ - J t?*' ibtrfu 5 t 'A '» =>» 4 "U7 ! ' 1 Thornapple Kellogg seniors Lydia Schiithroat (from left), Emma Geukes and Emma Dykhouse get a moment on the bench together at the end of their team's victory over Lakewood in the regular season finale in Middleville Thursday Photos by Brett Bremer I I • r It J aA ' J 1 I ’-JOE S ♦ 'A *r‘.:i •’•C « I 1 3« Vikings finaily siow Sexton a little Jr- JI Brett Bremer f mF:-- ' f I «t. t r» Sports Editor The district semifinal bailgame Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Lakewood High School was a big improvement over two losses to the Sexton boys during the regular season for the Lake­ wood varsity boys’ basketball team. The J-Dubbs scored 92 and 77 points in the two team’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division meetings this winter. This time Sexton found itself in a battle which it ulti­ mately won 56-44 to improve to 16-5. I r r ■K., • «» I I I 1 r .J u. !' 5 I ,K I I I, »• i u • # »• J * I r* •4 »* jil rv i 4i uns V* 4 jj* :x3ii « B* F 1 ♦ it M •« IV' I I T .i t * A'* Mt- 4 1 i I . . I I f • I r« Keyshawn Summerville led Sexton with 19 points and Mario Murray put in 13. A 20-point outburst in the sec­ ond quarter put the J-Dubbs in a good spot to get to the district final. They led 29-14 at the half. The J-Dubbs lead was in double figures throughout the second half. Troy Acker had a team-high 12 points for the Vikings, Bryer Poll nine and Hollis Poll six points. Lansing Catholic beat Charlotte 51-39 in their semifinal ballgame Wednesday. t x I >•1 91*^’ »J S£ ftJ <*» Maroons make life tough for Saxon senior inside I 't kffr"' ■ ** 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor *t • i I u I fl nA iv 1/ I ^ .i i 6 ’ J’lj P< SMi (Til^ t . >' • >5U‘ . : I / t <9 * « ml *■ 1 !« * •? ' * I r SSI I*’ ■ tlll^ / ■»»" »J5 '4 r • a-’ <iU #/5^' . ^»n 4 4 t 4 (UMlj t JV . as 6 • • *! r s rs— k A. r ; I rr 11 w -r" * » I I • I ! u as^ b 4 i ■ r t a Av -J If Aft' .< u r I *« *4; i M- B I ft n 'i fl i « r I i iZ •/rr < t 1 ( i 1 i •< ' ! V b M Ik f• A / 4 I (I J.-i ! 9. LiJ.I • rr t -r* I I I V I t ♦ . I b I •A” V .'*. z , j 'V » F t i|i I Hl*. s - I >. « 1 9' '/■> T ? h i: jKjIlF 4} > I 4t t 4h t <' » I I, •/ I t k. I t I 1 4 * « '-Ft* . 4 9t A- 4 i B / J i » E I 3 1 1,' 4' I '. I 4 I *1 •k » 1 them." t ur- ii ; ? Holland Christian ran through the MHSAADivision2 District Tournament at Hamilton High School last week knocking off the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team and then the Hamilton Hawkeyes in the district final. At times this season, the Saxons went into match-ups with a simple plan: get the ball inside to senior Jett Bamum and get out of the.way. Holland Christian had a plan for that Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the district semifinals though. “It was a tough matchup for sure. They pressured us all game and have very solid athletes in all positions,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said. “Our team effort was solid as always, but Holland Christian did a good job oftaking Jett out of the game, by doubling him quickly, forcing him to get rid of the ball. They are a well-coached team and had a game plan to stop Jett and force others to beat s Others getting the job scoring done helped the Saxons stick with the Ma­ roons into the second half, but Hastings had seven turnovers and four points in the third quarter and Holland Christian took command of the bailgame. Holland Christian had a 16-10 lead after one quarter and led 26-17 at the half, and then they opened the second half on an 8-0 run, “We had opportunities to keep it tight in the first half with good looks and got to the free throw line. However, we didn’t capitalize on them,” coach Webb said. We just never got into a good rhythm with how they pressured us full court with jump traps and that affected us, especially in the third quarter where we only had four points and seven turnovers. 44 ♦ "Unfortunately, it took us * til about the fourth quarter to start moving the ball up the floor and being able to put pressure on the rim by attacking the paint.” The Maroons shot over 50- percent from the floor on the night. Titus Spen­ cer led his team with 21 points, four rebounds, five assists and four steals, Holland Christian also got 13 points from Jake Holcomb and 14 from Grant VanderZee. The Maroons held Barnum scoreless and he only managed to get off two shots in 29 minutes of action. He had five re­ bounds and two assists in the bailgame. The Saxon team also got eight points from senior guard Dre Mathis and eight points from senior center Eli Randall. kk The bright spots are that our two soph- omores, Jack Webb and Quincy Brown, were our leading scorers with 12 and 11 points/ coach Webb said. "The work they have put in this year is paying off. They have the potential to be very good leaders and will do great things for us over the next couple of years. "We will graduate seven seniors this year, all of whom were an absolute plea­ sure to coach and grow with. That will make us young next year, but 1 think we have some very special talent coming up through the program that will make us a fun team to watch over the next few years and hopefully beyond. The future is bright and we will continue to focus on strengthening the foundation of Saxon hoops.” Hastings closes the year with a record of 5-18 overall The Holland Christian improved its mark to 16-8 with a 64-54 win over the Hamilton Hawkeyes in the district final Friday. Hamilton advanced to the district final by outscoring Wayland 81-68 in its semifinal match-up last Wednesday. * X *« > I, Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE EAST, 231 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice Is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248)642-2515 1554208 (02-27)(03-20) in double figures led by 13 points from Geukes. Schiithroat finished with 11 points and Dykhouse ten. TK also got 11 points from sophomore forward Reece Rilsema, seven from sophomore guard Ellie Harmon and five from freshman guard Taylor Lloyd. Attention homeowner: If you are a militai7 service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 6, 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Mt 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 ♦ ♦ I 1 / �4IRI7 12 Thursday, March 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner.com f i DK duo ends finals on medal stand a second time Brett Bremer Sports Editor Being in the last weight class to take the mat, Delton Kellogg junior heavy­ weight Mitchell Swift got the chance to watch the Stampfier boys go to work Friday afternoon in Ford Field. Freshman Evan Stampfier (30-16) piled up points in a 15-0 technical fall victory over St, Louis’ Cole Grollimund to start the weekend in Division 4’s 120-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals in down­ town Detroit. Senior Gauge Stampfier took the mat in the 132-pound weight class and pinned Otisville Lake Ville Memorial’s Adam Hock midway through the second period oftheir opening round match. “I’ve wrestled almost my whole life with them,” Swift said. “Whenever they won, those were my highlights with them. They were getting techs and pins and I was like, heck yeah. It was a good day to watch them wrestle. It was a fun day.” While he was watching at the start of the tournament, Swift closed the Division 4 State Finals Saturday with everyone watching him and the rest of the 285-pound state medalists receive their awards. Swift and Gauge both earned state medals for the second year in a row at Ford Field. Swift (37-7) moved up from fifth his sophomore year to third as a junior, and Gauge (36-8) placed seventh in his weight class after placing fifth last year. Evan managed just the opening round victory and then was bested in his next two matches. Both Stampfier boys were beaten out in the quarterfinals by wres­ tlers who went on to win individual state NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding th^,circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on March 13,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaserto free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Angela Marie Metzger and Brad Allen Jousma, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated July 9,2021, and recorded on July 20,2021 with Document Number 2021-009248, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated January 29,2025 and recorded on February 3,2025 and given document number 2025-000828 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($233,466.02). Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 8, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03'20” WEST 1743.01 FEET ALONG THE NORTH­ SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 8; THENCE 90 DEGREES 0'00” EAST 99 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF NORTH STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES O' 00” EAST 30.75 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE EASTERLY 68.52 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, AND A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 433.00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 85 DEGREES 27’59” EAST 68.45 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 03' 20" EAST 360.41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00' 00” WEST 99.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 03’ 20” WEST 355.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Street Address; 600 E. North Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241 a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 13.2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 25 6254 (02-13)(03-06) {? s 31 ; J 4 Benzie Central's Jason Peltier and then beat out Otisville Lake Ville Memorial’s Doug Hoyt, a wrestler with only one loss all season, 5-1 in the quarterfinals. In the battles for medal placing Satur­ day, S wi ft took a 7-1 win over Hesperia’s Noah Walker in the consolation semi­ finals and then outscored Cass City’s Rylan Kruse 8-2 in the match for third. Swi ft also beat Kruse in the final match of their 2024 tournament in a match for fifth. He said a good conditioning and a good warm-up were keys to his successful Saturday at the finals in 2025. “Last year was a rough year because I was hurting,” Swift said. “A lot of my joints are just gone from football. This year is way better, because I took care of my body from wrestling season. Just taking care of it, massaging it, going to therapy, icing it, whatever coach tells you to do to take care of it you’ve got to do it. “Some things you can’t tough out,” he said he has learned. Following the opening round pin, Gauge was outscored 18-2 by Clinton senior Brayion Long in the 132-pound quarterfinals. Long went on to win the Division 4 132-pound state champion­ ship at their weight class. Gauge went on to defeat Union City’s Mason Hawthorne 5-0 in the blood round Friday. Lakeview’s Cameron Perez outscored Gauge 6-1 in their first match Saturday and the in the match for seventh Stampfier pulled out a 2-1 win over White Pigeon’s Mazzy Lambert. A reversal in the third period of that medal round match with Lambert proved all Gauge needed to close his senior season with a victory. Evan was bested 19-4 by Manches­ ter’s Sammy Stewart in the quarterfinals and then fell in an 8-5 sudden overtime decision against Beaverton’s Eric Larson in the blood round. A I r A % 1 I L *• I J 1 k - * .t V t Delton Kellogg junior Mitchell Swift and Hesperia's Noah Walker (left) work for control during their consolation semifinal match in Division 4's 285-pound weight class Saturday inside Ford Field in Detroit at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. Swift bested Walker 7-1 and then went on to place third with a win in his final match of the weekend. championships. Swift had his sights set on a state championship entering the tournament, but once Leslie’s Tanner Craft pinned him early in the second period of their 285-pound championship semifinal bout Friday evening he was happy to come back and battle for third place. “It was a good match for us, but he just threw me,” Swift said of his semi­ final defeat. “I thought we were out of bounds, but we were still in. I looked, but it was just too late for me to try and do anything and he pinned me. n The Delton heavyweight started his tournament run with a quick pin of I 1 a r' ; r I 4 • iJ .1 J I fi •'J -- ■•TH r .■ bL rma *T * wMfii / 4 f Ey?t % f 1 4*/ tia?' r* r 1-^ h • (* I. H nft rt I, L I 1 I I I I I I f I I I I-" I .. t ' I I I I > I j I > « I I I f 1 I 1 i I I I I J I I r 1 I I J I R / J 1 1 J I A ♦ > r.--: .■. I P J &V -- i- I MS pal' F*** I rJnA.fl (02-27)(03-20) "F c > NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE -Greg Walejewski and Jessica Walejewski, original mortgagors, granted a Mortgage to Coastal Community Bank, dated September 1, 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-012600, in official records of Barry County Register of Deeds, Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $51,202.67. The following described premises situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to-wit; Lot 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 625 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333 Property ID# 08-41-128-100-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. This notice is from a debt collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For more information, please call: (513) 8526066 Daniel A. Cox Wood + Lamping, LLP Attorneys for Servicer 600 Vine Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 File 2412040 1 k 1 1 L r •e * * I i I t n I 11 A I I . I 1 > s fc > I f f I t Ui 4 •• A a 1 I I I \\ 1 IF b k 4 5 I J 1 S- I< f ’T I • I' If 1 J f J I J k I !r I J kk i .W ‘ k^..< < r 1 i .1 :'’4^ I I 1 LJ i I I i F 1 J t lb ? XU .4 u V > I I ! •'li .w* J 'g J # I Vi 4 ik ft 1 t s s k- I 1 \ aC • -4' 1 I i ( I i I if \ 1 ■is 1 I A J. 1 ,r' «ll I— '^. a Wa i •• •r*. Ata 9 t I III i ) I Delton Kellogg senior Gauge Stampfier lets out a yell after earning a 2-1 victory over White Pigeon’s Mazzy Lambert in their match for seventh place in Division 4's 132-pound weight class Saturday inside Ford Field in Detroit during the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. Photos by Brett Bremer -X t- ; I I d ! r rd k I I I WS’'; > 318 V!? 1 * 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. 25-30037-DE Judge William M. Doherty Court address: 206 W. Court St Suite 302 Hastings Ml 49058 Court telephone: 269-945-1390 Estate of Dona Jane Olsen. Date of birth: 04/23/1924. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dona Jane Olsen, died 10-18-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jane Echtinaw of 6812 Guy Road, Nashville, Ml 49073. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 02/25/2025 Michael J. Phillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Jane Echtinaw 6812 Guy Road Nashville, Michigan 49073 517-852-4815 Nowak falls to state champ in quarter’s at Ford Field ■jr v« \ ’ ' S IB . ircnpiiu- k I I H I 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 5 nr ,18 II "iQv t I j I • -t I J fI * I ;' I f • 1 V Maple Valley Polish exchange student Filip Nowak closed out his winter of American wTestling scoring one win at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals al Ford Field in downtown Detroit Friday. Nowak, competing in Division 4’s 144-pound weight class, opened his finals’ weekend with a pin of Atlanta’s Andrew Brinker 24 seconds into the second period of their bout. Nowak was pinned himself in the sec­ ond period of his quarterfinal match, by Hudson’s Beckett Campbell who went on to win the state championship at their weight class. In Friday’s blood round, where the win­ ners advance to Saturday’s medal matches and their opponents see their season come to an end, Nowak was pinned by Otisville LakeVille Memorial’s Andrew Tucker. The *year ends with a record of 35-12 for Nowak. •1! '■ f I I k 11 I 1' r *5 i.l'' k. (I k 1I h k « I 1^ t t ) s, f» i I r I k I * I i r I r k L I •J , I s I 1 J I' ♦ ♦ * f f e i 1 * w. 1ta �\ UH * V JI Jl A V,I . TKHS puts three on Ford Field medal stand w i ■ T I* kJ .'..'-iK Bl ) '■1 ■<1 i A I ' I J V 1 A I X' i X S' T n I I I >» ? 1 iNSe i J «lim3 noadif itei^ebniMr Th"! *1 - jirii: I* « ( J* ,*1 jl 4 I t I I i , r WAA8^‘- I f •Ilgi -- ^UQQ-? I 1 I * c * t t X Hbir .fi'CnleQ I' 'Di I. TK senior Emma Gibson smiles from the medal stand Saturday after placing sixth in the girls' 135-pound weight class during the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. I t ■'ll f I 7 W Brett Bremer Sports Editor Three of ±e four Trojans wrestling at Ford Field this weekend in the MHSAA Individual WrestlingFinals willclose their tournament run on the state medal stand Saturday afternoon. TK sophomore Adelaide Holderman wrestled her way to a fourth-place finish in the girls’ 170-pound weight class and senior teammate Emma Gibson placed sixth in the girls’ 135-pound weight class. Trojan senior Jayce Curtis placed eighth in Division 2’s 165-pound weight class. It is ±e first al 1 -state wrestling performance for all three. Curtis (38-14) and Gibson (31 -7) are both three-time state qualifiers. This was Holderman’s first finals appearance. 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She went on to a 3-3 weekend that ended in another match­ up with Clark in the bout for fifth-place that was decided by an 8-7 score. In between those contests with Clark, Gibson scored an 8-3 win over Otsego’s Samanatha Bonovetz in the blood found Friday and then won her first match of the medal rounds Saturday by pinning Allen Park’s Adeline Tuccini. West Bloomfield’s Tamari Khizanishvili bested Gibson 14-5 in the consolation semifinals to put her in the match for fifth. Holderman (32-13) won three straight matches by fall in consolation after a quarterfinal loss Friday in the girls’ 170-pound weight class. She started her tournament run by pinning Waverly’s Se’nyah Suddeth-Doss early in the second period of their match. In the quarterfinals. Holderman was bested 7-2 by Clinton’s Raven Aldridge who went on to finish as the 170-pound state runner-up behind Caledonia’s Maddie Hayden. From ±ere, Holderman started her run up the medal stand by pinning Westland John Glenn’s Brooklyn Fisher in the blood round Friday. Holderman started her Satur­ day by pinning Marcellus’ Carlee Osborn and then Waverly’s Victoria Carter. In the match forthird, Holderman was bested 7-0 by Pine River’s Adalyn Holmes. The TK team also had senior Raini Braska competing in the girls’ 110-pound weight class. She was bested in her two bouts Friday in Detroit »? p» -—St .««< I L.. A < * * 7VA V >» < <1- V ’•s?' Lakewood sophomore Bryson Boucher (right) works to try and get out from under Dundee’s Blake Cosby in Division 3’s 150-pound championship match at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. Cosby took a 19-4 technical fall to complete an undefeated junior season. 1 & •v 4.' ' z i % AW* r .\A A 1* 'is -*1 t > V I III, i ‘1^ A. • Lakewood senior Joel Simon (top) works to try and turn Algonac's Reid Hiltunen during the third period of their Division 3 285-pound championship match at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit. Hiltunen took the state championship with an 11-1 win. Photos by Brett Bremer and show what I have to work on.” Boucher scored a 9-0 major decision over Kingsford’s Tyler Bray in the open­ ing round and then defeated the number two seed, Adrian Madison’s Landon Mohr in a harrowing 11-8 decision in the quarterfinals. While he got that win, Boucher wasn’t really pleased with how he wrestled in that match having to fight from behind and score a late take down for the victory. He said he felt like he was back at the top of his game in an 18-5 major decision over Shepherd's Martine Wiggins in the semifinals Friday evening. It took more than j ust saying he wanted to be in the top three to get to that spot on the state medal stand. “I did a lot over the summer, Michigan Premiere, Massa just training there with the best,” Boucher said. “The best in the state go there. It was a blast, and I went out to some of the biggest tourna­ ments over the summer. I went to Fargo and I did all right out there. I just trained a lot over the summer. I practiced Monday through Friday with the high school team and then I practice over on Sunday in St. Johns. It takes a lot. A lot of dedication.” Simon too had an uber tough opponent in the championship round (but really who doesn’t?). Algonac senior Reid Hil­ tunen completed a 55-1 season with an 11-1 win over Simon in their 285-pound title match - scoring all 11 points in the opening period and then holding on for the win. Simon said he was hoping to be able to « • • do some good work on his feet against the tough finals opponent^Hiltunen; but he nevepj^lly got,the\charic©.' HJItunenfT was on top for most of the first two peri­ ods. He got an early take down and then put Simon on his back for four nearfall points twice in that first two minutes. Hiltunen then chose the top position to start the second period and worked on top of Simon for two scoreless minutes. At that point, Hiltunen didn’t need to do much more to clinch the state championship. Simon fought and tried a couple different things throughout the third period, but a stalling point was the only score he could earn. “He was really tough,” Simon said. Simon’s closest match on the score­ board throughout the weekend was his first one, a 2-0 win over Armada’s Joseph Abramovitch, but he said he felt like he was in control ofthat one the entire time. From there, Simon pinned Dowagiac’s Cal Chapman midway through the third period of their quarterfinal match and then he shut out Reed City’s Wyatt Spalo 7-0 in the semifinals Friday evening. Over four varsity seasons, Simon was a four-time state qualifier with more than 160 varsity wins. He placed third at the state finals as a sophomore and fourth as a junior. Stamm pulled out a 2-1 win over Detroit Voyageur College Prep’s Carlos Herrera in the blood round Friday and then eventually outscored South Hav­ en’s Jose Garcia 13-9 in the match for seventh place Saturday afternoon. Stamm opened his tournament with a 7-4 win over Mason County Central’s Hunter Sanford in a sudden victory overtime period, and then ran into Byran Sterling from Dundee who bested him 17-2 in the quarterfinals. Sterling went on to place third at their weight class. In the blood round Friday afternoon, Stamm took a 2-1 win over Detroit Voya­ geur College Prep’s Carlos Herrera. A reversal midway through the second period put Stamm into the lead. Herrera escaped quickly, but those were the only points either guy could manage through theirfive-minute match. Herrera worked on top of Stamm throughout the third period, but couldnft turn him over to take the lead. Stamm fell 4-1 to Imlay City’s Tanner Land to start the medal rounds Saturday, and then closed out his win with the four-point victory over Garcia to match his freshman season finish at the finals. The Lakewood program also had junior Lillian Teachworth competing in the girls’ ip5-pound weight class. She fell in the opening round, won by injury default in the first found of consolation, but then bowed out as she fell to Pow­ ers North Central’s Maizy Olson in the blood round. k '4 fi Brett Bremer Sports Editor Joel Simon earned his third all-state medal. Vincent Stamm earned his second all-state medal. Bryson Boucher earned his first all­ state medal. It was a pretty good weekend for the Lakewood varsity wrestling team at Ford Field. The senior 285-pounder Si­ mon (52-5) and sophomore 150-pounder Boucher (50-8) both won their way into the championship finals of their respec­ tive Division 3 weight classes at the - MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in downtown Detroit, placing second in the end. Stamm (38-6) placed seventh at his weight class for the second season in a row. It would have been a major upset for either Boucher or Simon to take a state championship, but getting to the finals of the finals was certainly something in both guys’ plans for the weekend. Boucher was 0-2 in his freshman year appearance at Ford Field. He started this trip with three consecutive victories. “Last year, I felt like I set my goals too short,” Boucher said. “My goal was to qualify as a freshman. 1 got here and I think my mind said ‘you met your goal’ and 1 didn’t perform as well as I could have. It kind of sucks. I can’t go back and change that. “This year, I said let’s go for it. Let’s reach for it. Shoot for the highest. Top three in the state, when you’re talking about ranked guys in the state it’s the top three you look at. Those are the guys you want to beat. 1 wanted to be top three, so I sat on the kitchen table one day with my dad and my mom and said I was going to be top three in the state this year. There was no doubt in my mind. I told myself I was going to do it.” It took one of the very best of the very best wrestlers in the state of Michigan to end Boucher’s Ford Field winning streak this time. Dundee junior Blake Cosby, ranked third in the nation among high school wrestlers at his weight class, finished off a 37-0 season and his second-straight state title by earning a 19-4 technical all against Boucher in the 150-pound championship match. “He is crazy. He is really good. I knew I was getting into it with him. He beat Johnny [Krebs] last year 7-0, and John­ ny is a great wrestler as well,” Boucher said. “1 went out there and tried to do my stuff, and it didn’t work out, but I’ve got next year.” “He has teched everyone. He teched everyone from first match, to quarter’s, to semi’s to finals, he has teched everyone. He is the real deal. It was cool to get on the mat with the best in the state II •T i spot on the state medal stand. All three Trojans found themselves in the ‘‘blood round” Friday where a win earned them another day of wrestling and a spot on the state medal stand, and a loss would mean the end of their state tournament run. Curtis’ match there in the second round of consolation was one of the wildest he has ever wrestled. He took a 20-17 decision over Kaleb Gagne of Escanaba. Gagne had a takedown eight seconds into the bout and led 7-2 after getting another takedown with 15 seconds to go in that opening period. Curtis managed an escape and a take down of his own in the final few seconds of the period to get within 7-6. The second period was more of the same. Gagne got of the bottom quick, and then Curtis took his first lead of the match with a take down. They traded points rom there with Curtis notching two takedowns in the period and then Gagne one in the end that sent him into the third period in front 13-12. Curtis started the third period in the bottom position. He reversed his way to the top, then Gagne did the same, and then Curtis managed another reversal all within the first 75 seconds of that third period. The second reversal nudged Curtis in front 16-15. This time he got Gagne to his back for four nearfall points that proved to be the difference in the match at the end even with Gagne scoring another reversal with 38 seconds to go. Curtis prevented Gagne from scoring again to advance with the three-point win. Curtis and Gibson both said frey went into the state finals with fewer nerves this time around. Curtis said he really put a focus on trying to be the aggressor in his bouts at the finals this year. Curtis was bested in his two medal round matches Saturday. Gibson started her tournament wi± a pin of Bark River-Harris’ Vaida Uskilith-Karaja, but ±en fell 12-7 to Center Line’s Carmella Clark in the quarterfinals oftheir LHS has pair place second in the state IBHJ w. « 13 I I I ^.0 I I Thursday, March 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 > t * �J I f 1 14 ulfi Thursday, March 6, 2025 wv^.HastingsBonner.con, THE HASIMGSMNNM < 9 ft I- i !’■ r t Gars win two events at OK Rainbow East Championshios Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Grand Rapids Gars varsity boys’ swimming co-op took a pair ofcham­ pionships over the weekend at the OK Rainbow East Championship hosted by c Byron Center High School. Senior Ethan Klopfenstein swam to a winning time of 56.34 seconds in the lOO-yard backstroke and he chased after freshman teammate Gabriel Van in the 100yard butterfly. Van won that race in 56.43 seconds with Klopfenstein third in 55.67. The Gars team, a co-op between Thornapple Kellogg, West Michigan Aviation Academy, Unity Christian, Hopkins and West Catholic, placed fourth in the final standings Saturday. Wayland clinched the conference cham­ pionship with a score of451 points ahead ofOttawa Hills 471, Caledonia/Lowell/ South Christian 335, Grand Rapids Gars 314, Catholic Central 264 and Grand Rapids Union 106. That lOO-yard backstroke final was an outstanding one for the Gars too with senior Hunter Tietz second in 58.32 and freshman Sreyas Munnu seventh in 1 minute 6.62 seconds. Van and Tietz went 2-3 in the 200-yard individual medley. Van hit the wall in -------------------- n r r r r a h► ’J 4 t T* MMR ' » r J I mV > /J ?• A > i r J i 9 ■ -si % * T •v * I ?Jl - / A V . V j » r' I r 8 I' 4* I I HF’ •at ><#r*cr* I ' - i. h ' I i 7/ L /> f. Z! / X ‘«r '•■ #■ / \ I, R * I K J r * <?J W h I R > I S J 4 ♦? h ^*** # • f ( I . ✓ V r 1r } . J I 1 it * y I.* b -s . ^3. *» %4«J 1^ -<^l ■ I -'*1^ 1 Grand Rapids Gars senior Ethan Klopfenstein races through the water in the 100-yard butterfly during the prelim's of the UK Rainbow East Championship Meet at Byron Center High School Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer J V 2:06.44 and Tietz in 2:10.42. Van, Klopfenstein, Tietz and teammate Ty Denney all earned all-conference honors for their point totals at the cham­ pionships. Denney’s top individual perfomiance came in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of23.68 seconds. He was also fifth in the lOO-yard freestyle in 52.86. Ethan Magnuson, the Gars' lone diver competing, was sixth with a score of 214.85 points over the course of his 11 dives. The performance earned him a spot in the regional diving competition this season. The Gars’ Haiden Vruggink placed eighth in the 500-yard freestyfe with a time of 5:46.32 and Gars’ senior Nolan i ,4 1 I i Send was ninth in that event despite a time of 5:41.39 in the ‘B’ Final that bested his teammate Vruggink’s time. The Gars were fourth in the 200-yard medley relay to start the race and the top relay performance from the team came from the foursome of Send, Tietz, Den­ ney and Van that was th ird in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:33.39. 0* 1 » t f J**’ 1 * b I I I < II f r I * ‘I -: I I' ’• '1 ‘ I I r 1 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Justin D. Drenth, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: October 22, 2019 Recorded on October 28, 2019, in Document No. 2019-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 28/100 Dollars ($195,862.28) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 12 AND BONIFACE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 473 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST SIDE GOLDSMITH PROPERTY 300 FEET TO SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR FIFTY FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID GOLDSMITH LINE 300 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, THENCE EASTERLY CENTER OF HIGHWAY FOR 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO SAID PLEASURE POINT AND SAID BONIFACE POINT IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST PINE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 373 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 300 FEET TO THE SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID MILLER LINE 300 FEETTOTHE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE WESTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY 50 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 10727 Center St, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period wilt be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever Is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1554354 (02-27)(03-20) < Sutfin brothers take spots on D1 state medal stand Brett Bremer Sports Editor Keegan was a state medalists for the second season in a row placing sixth in Division I’s 157-pound weight class. Hunter placed fourth in the 106-pound weight class at his first finals, finishing as the first freshman with over 50 wins in a season for the Saxon program. It took a good run for Hunter to reach the consolation final for third and fourth place Saturday. He had to win four con­ secutive consolation matches alter falling to Hartland’s Michael Abbey in the open­ ing round Friday morning. Abbey pinned Hunter with 15 seconds left in the third period of their first match. "He turned me on bottom. I couldn’tget away from him. 1 was pretty' mad. I knew 1 could get him next time,” Hunter said. And there was a next time. Hunter got some revenge by outscoring Abbey 12-10 in the consolation semifinals Saturday. I think we knew he could place," .lasop Slaughter said. ‘Tthink he has had a good season. He was in there with anyone. We knew going in he could hang and wrestle with any of the guys in there. I think he came out slow that first match, but he turned around and beat the kid in the consolation semi’s. as soon as he kind of got over being here and got back his confidence he just did what he’s good at. He’s a super good wrestler.” Hunter pinned L’Anse Creuse’s Nick What expertise did Hastings senior Keegan Sutfin have to share with his freshman brother Hunter Sutfin as they prepped forthe2025 MHSAAIndividual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit? None really according to Hunter. “I just said it is big,” Keegan said, “but he has been to these types oftournaments before like nationals. He has gone out of state. I didn’t really think he needed a pep talk. He isbetterthan me, so he has got it.” NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Zachary R. Koon and Sierra W. O'Connell Koon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven and 53/100 Dollars ($66,437.53). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post, Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, thence South 2640 feet to the center of the section; thence West parallel with the North section line 650 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 660 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line: thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 660 feet; thence East parallel with the North section line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement for said parcel for ingress and egress commencing at the center of the section; thence North 33 feet; thence West 650 feet; thence South 66 feet; thence East 650 feet; thence North 33 feet to the point of beginning. 14460 Burchette Rd, Plainwell, Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 20, 2025 File No. 25-001299 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 <•> t t t >1 z*- Martinek to start consolation matches IC C /iiJr: Friday and then made quick work with Ufa nad Warren Mott’s Shane Stevens with a fI 46-second pin in the blood round. Hunt­ er opened his day of medal placement matches Saturday by pinning Romeo’s Nico Adamo and then got the win in the jfubnrH rematch with Abbey. . .<14^ The tournament closed for Hunter with JliQlu -'jBJflaf j iLJfe K a 5-4 loss to Hartland’s Jase Sensor in the r match for third. Keegan was fifth at the state finals as' 4^517 Z 3 a junior, and would have loved to have placed higher this season, but did what he could before ultimately bowing out of the match for fifth by injury default against Detroit Catholic Central’s Braxten Roche. “I think it was a good experience,” Keegan said. “1 liked it. I have been bat­ tling shoulder problems this whole year with a tom labrum, so finishing sixth is not where I wanted. I could have done TTLOfiit better, but with no shoulders I am pretty r proud of it. It's good.” Keegan still managed a 40-6 record this season. He beat Utica’s Gabe Griffith 4-3 in the opening round of the finals and then took a 22-12 win over Roche in the - z^'G quarterfinals. Davison’s Kyle Jelinek ) *.» xl fUJ pinned Keegan late in the first period '•^noiqf , I of their championship semifinal match I . 7- / r nu f Friday evening and then went on to win h fU«< the 157-pound state championship. Ji I kind ofgot beat up in ±e semifinals,” d: Keegan said. "He went for my shoulder 1 r and I got pinned pretty fast. Not how I i'. . wanted it, kind of embarrassing actually, but nothing 1 can do about it. He woke up sore Saturday and lost a tough fight with Novi’s Anthony Madaf­ dtt 'fl tzr n ' I, feri 6-4 before the second meeting with Roche. { j' “He went out after it and I think he is ’’A Itzh Ln satisfied in the end,” Slaughter said. “He :''OJ is beat up. He knew going in, and really dtvj* all season, that thing has just been tom up. He was just giving it one more go. He knew he had to wrestle through it. 0 Kt 1 He has been in a lot of pain the past few weeks, but just kind of wrestled through ! it. Pretty impressive what he was able to I '"^ ’ do with one arm basically.” i While Keegan didn’t have any big V IqiJIhr»p !< Al* advice for his younger brother before the f tournament, he was happy to get to see him compete. lu. I was into all of his matches,” Keegan said. “I was really excited to watch him wrestle. He did great and he can do better. • I He has got good things coming. V This was a great weekend. I liked it, loved it. It was a great experience to end LI senior year.” rp. It was a tough end to senior year for one IIS w J f t fl< t J if ''^■n ' t ^• ■ ■ . ’FK 17*7 X =^11' IS* 1£ i L. er • ‘ _ J ■ i ,1 1 SL f I B;'e ! I't/ Ji I r a I 1 t i —^r* fl 7 4*.’ J r, i ; 'pr I I T ? If’ ^'Ti'itj' t r T i / yI Hf'. T f ( r r ' : it.' f ■. •. -1 • - ■ J I ' i rn a I' JlJll "r ( / ;:W <1 bn, t f I f *1 I I ' .1 I j $ r i:: I I XI "I n .Jj l» t A f; r! I i J € •l 030 ' lay, Il 1 ''(idud k zTi'Vjl !■? bv A fl* 91 « I t > ’? ■’ Il I I IT te % : iM . ri ■ I 1 -I II : . li 111* I 1 -VW I I > i a. A A * - -* 5 « 1 H s '1 i'« k 1 . ’I 1 > I 1 I I ‘ < I h fl' V- I I? Hastings senior Keegan Sutfin (top) looks for a way to try and scoreagainst Novi’s Anthony Madafferi in their consolation semifinal match Saturday in Division 1’s 157-pound weight class during the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. Photos by Brett Bremer ) w a ■ Kb * in^o i »n A. 4 5 r9. 1 ! • ’ I '■ t I ! 1 ♦ « T 1 r.- “ 2*1 7 A i i « I I J • '^^1’ ft- t A I » I( I .4 ♦ r t * I iJ ‘ See BROTHERS on 15 I 1 4 I Uh » 1- Sv H HI ** k ZJ ■r 4 * I I 1 •w ■7, '-i f t » •* 5^ * I ^WiH * r ■> I i •l V k V « k s k ♦ r I li V V i 1* I « It 1 4 I I ‘ J « 1 w I *6 I ' tr fi T I W* I i -f IM^ k ♦ ♦ ■ V I I Saxon freshman Hunter Sutfin works to get out of the grasp of Hartland's Michael Abbey during his 12-10 win in Division I’s 106-pound consolation semifinals at Ford Field in Detroit Saturday. Sutfin scored a third-place finish in their weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals. i > 11 1 V. I A ► 4 I I 1 f I 1 ( 1 X .a __ t— 1 Ir s. I �* • ' i •H ‘ I ) THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com r Thursday, March 6, 2025 15 = • ■’ HHS girls find aggressiveness key in Finals matches I f 4* Brett Bremer Sports Editor I t ’j s 4 I; A, •» * I • -ill ■'■■.• k I The fii'st Hastings girl to qualify for the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals three times has as medal to show for her eff orts now. Saxon senior Jordan Milanowski wres­ tled her way to an eighth-place finish in the girls’ 140-pound weight class over the weekendat Ford Field indowntown Detroit “I am actually really happy. I have been wanting it. It was kind of like my goal the last two years and I made it finally,” Mila­ nowski said. “My coach told me not to worry about what the other person was doing, so I was just like okay, and I just jumped on the mat and I was aggressive basically. Milanowski did her best to do things her way over the weekend, but nerves got to junior Dezarae Mathis a little bit and she said she should have been more aggressive herself while competing in the 115-pound weight class. Still, Mathis earned an all-state medal for the second season in a row with an eighth-place finish in the 115-pound weight class. The Saxon team also had senior Naomi Grummet competing in the girls’ 145-pound weight class, but she was bested in her blood round match Friday afternoon. All three Hastings girls fell in their open­ ing round match Friday. Milanowski got • i iAA. V J 1 ’•shoe, n' ' I <1 1 I • I. < I -I I fas . > Ml J 'i 1 I «A I * <*' • , r t : I X' f I 1 I f '-. i u I« f I I I I I - I ( , I f , s 1 O- i I I I 1 I I $ >1 ! I ; - t'. J 'f? 9 .I,. >' nr a '-'j ■ 1 1 I i V ' 1 I I [ b ♦ L » ' I I I I 4 1 C’nsA I 5 1 I ' ^nu 1 I f i I I 1/ I I i <r.J , J lb i I J ^4 pinned by Atlanta’s Kaycie Moldenhauer late in ±e first period of their opener. From ±ere Milanowski pinned Mt Morris’Aleah Swilley and Perry’s Grace Spiess to secure her spot in Saturday’s medal rounds where she ultimately finished eigh±. She closes the season with a record of 30-13 The blood round win over Spiess was a highlight of the weekend for the Saxon senior. “She was kind of gaining points on me and she almost had me at one point, then I just put her in a cowcatcher, and I was aggressive and I kept driving at it and I got her finally,” Milanowski said. Mathis fell 14-2 to Frankfort’s Isabella Crompton in ±e opening round Friday. She bounced back with two quick pins. She stuck Waverly’s Jazlynn Jones in 57 seconds in the first round of consolation and ±en pinned Eastern’s Olivia Delacruz 32 seconds into their blood round match. Mathis closed out herj unior season with a 30-5 record. She too fell in her two Saturday bouts in the medal rounds. “1 was hoping to do better than last year, but a medal is a medal so that is good,” Mathis said. “I was more nervous going into it, so I would wait for them to do their moves on me instead of doing what I know works for me. 1 just wrestled funky all weekend.” “It is all different girls. These are girls I 'h’-IA'a . •n ’'I 'IRV 1 • ■-' '’As- ’I'* ; 'F 111 I -4 •A 'SiB 1 Sc V li ir % Xf iVm . ** • a* V J * 4 I ■5'“ I " MTi I* '^7 1 « » « I ' e i J i' ? '1 t il «^ar^u.—r • ** i I •• >* 2 ■ w , T** «s* Is A/ k •' <*♦ • -M* I 1 f •>. ••L’ a » t If I I I I I• I —K«1J Mi •X * : > 'I r I . I *** I IJw k 1 I i I 1* I p r. I r Il . |V k ’Jk» k A ( ri I T * 9^ * I I * Hastings junior Dezarae Mathis holds Lakeshore's Emma Baker on her back during their consolation match Saturday morning to open the medal rounds in the girls' 115-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals inside Ford Field in Detroit. Photos by Brett Bremer I didn’t know. Freshman year and soph­ omore year I wrestled at 120, and these are girls I only wrestled at districts and regionals. Usually, if I have wrestled them and I’ve beaten them I know what they are going to try and do and how they react to things I try and do to them.” She tried to do some scouting work ahead ofthe finals, but found tracking down video of opponents online to be both tough and expensive. Milanowski said there was one part of prep this season she found really helpful - working with members of the Hastings guys’ team. “They kind of taught me a lot of things that like I didn’t know until the end of the season to just keep going and keep being explosive,” Milanowski said. “We had been asking for it. They just kind of pushed it more on us this year and it worked out nice. I hope they keep doing that. It was pretty nice.” Grummet was 1-2 on the weekend. She fell 19-3 to Margaret Buurma from Fowler­ ville, ±e first girl to win four individual state wrestling championships in the history of ±e MHSAA, in ±e first round ofthe girls’ 145-pound weight class. Grummet bounced back for a 15-0 tech­ nical fall of her own over Monroe’s Eloisa Reyes in the first round of consolation, but then was bested 11-3 by Oa Carlson’s Bayle Buvia in the blood round. While Buurma is the first four-time girls’ champion, tlie MHSAA also crowned its first girls’ team state champion based on points from the weekend’s individual finals. Grand Haven took the state champi­ onship wi± 69.5 points ahead of Lowell 59.5, Fowlerville 57, Romeo 56.5 and West Bloomfield 50.5 in the top five. BROTHERS Continued from Page 14 other Hastings state qualifier. Isaac Friddle entered the weekend hoping to be as four-time state medalist, but came up short of that goal. He pinned Troy’s Philip Lucut in the first round of the 215-pound competition, but then faced Detroit Catholic Central senior Connor Bercume in the second round. Bercume took a 19-2 technical fall on his way to a 48-0 season and a state championship. Bounced to the blood round, Friddle was bested 10-5 by Reeths-Puffer’s Sage Secrest to close his season with a 47-8 record. “He wrestled okay,” Slaughter. “[Secrest] kind of knew how to wres­ tle him and kind ofavoided Friddle the whole match, and Friddle couldn’t re­ ally get to his stuff like he wanted to.” V/’X i-:'-5 OUR COMPANY IS GROWING - J 4* •l ♦• w w 1 I f I I, r • < • :» 'i.fSA I > t I 1 ♦I *1. .f AX I * I . t to -b 1 i 1 9^A' .5', I f L 'J :r A- •1^ • rbt > T'l \ I I ft ;«r Ii K X. y, < i' n *42 fA }> at- fi V* I ; I • •• H k> '1 I ■« A K ft -Yr * i, r**-- . 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A pair of free throws by senior guard Ines Sanchez bumped a little Lion lead to 14-10 with 3:38 to go in the first half. Delton Kellogg answered with a bucket by j unior guard Addie Stampfler in the paint, which drew the first foul of the night on Sanchez, and then a minute later junior Jalin Lyons banked in a three-pointer to put the Panthers in front. Those two baskets were the start of a 13-0 run by Delton Kellogg that stretched into the second half. The Pan­ thers led the ballgame 20-14 at the half and pushed the lead to 27-14 before Lion freshman center Abbigail Harvey put in a shot midway through the third quarter. “We went man-to-man for a stretch there and it helped us until we got into foul trouble,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Liliibridge said. “We start­ ed with basically three post players, and then when we went to our guards we could really help on [Sanchez] better, and our close outs were better during that stretch.” The Panther lead was 30-20 going into the fourth quarter, and the lead grew as large as 34-20 before the Lions really started to chip away at all. It was just the fifth game of the season the Panthers played in that was decided by fewer than ten points in the end. That late-game inexperienced showed a bit for the Panthers, who were also limited by foul trouble in the end. The Panthers started the game with seven and finished with five having both junior guard Izzie Wendland and Stampfler sidelined with five fouls each. “Without Addie with one minute left things changed,” Liliibridge said. “You could tell. Josie is throwing up to a soph­ omore that has scored six total varsity points. We don’t have a delay. It is like spread them out and then screen away, but we’ve just got to execute.” Stampfler was on the bench at the start of the game too, but she came on to put in a team-high 15 points. She was 9-of-17 at the free throw line. Sanchez led the Lions, attacking the basket all night as usual, with 21 points. Sanchez managed to put in j ust 4-of-17 free throw attempts though. “[Sanchez] is really good. She is a gifted player. But we know what she is Sports Editor The old adage about it being tough to beat a team three times in one season that rolls around come tournament time proved true at Pewamo-Westphalia H igh School Monday. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ bas­ ketball (6-16) team manged to hold on for its third win of the season over the Maple Valley girls, 37-32, in the MH­ SAA Division 3 District Quarterfinals. The Panthers took a 16-point win over the Lions in the first game of the season back in December, and then beat them by 24 in Delton at the end of January. The Lions (3-20) played tougher, scrappier, got to loose balls, forced jumps, pulled down rebounds and more than kept pace with the Panthers through the first 12 and a half minutes of play. They had 20 offensive rebounds in the I * I • > ■ IWI J ! If aJ fl IM WOTOl I t I I I / I I l ?-4 1 et* f, I I •■"IIIII . w» I I 1 * L I4 <1 I J* •> •• X—iib-K* r1 * A * <» - If * t J I Delton Kellogg senior Josie Williams attacks the basket during her team's MHSAA Division 3 District Quarterfinal ballgame against Maple Valley at Pewamo-Westphalia Monday. //V/'W 2noiJ levo I t J ft*sX fes*’- 1 -■*’ I if. ' IH ft A VA ' ' *1 r ■ :# i 'i \A 4 p < f r ■-» • X p^> f I ?■ s I r > J k r KJ I e ?n w- 5’A ■ '’A. I* ;«*b« d?. I^^ A' A Li LI rr X 4» V * w»'. o A Delton Kellogg senior Lucy Lester (center) fights for the ball with Maple Valley freshman Dahnela Betancourt (right) and sophomore Audrey Burpee (left) during their MHSAA Division 3 District Quarterfinal ballgame at PewamoWestphalia High School Monday. Photos by Brett Bremer doing, but we were still helping with our hands instead of our hips,” Liliibridge said. “For that good stretch, we closed out better and we ran. When we run, we’re good.” DK got nine points from Lyons and five each from Williams and Wendland. Maple Valley also got seven points from Harvey. “If we’re a little better around the bas­ ket, I think the game is tighter,” Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes said. “I thought we missed too many things around the basket. 1 thought we took shots when we needed to take shots. Nobody backed down taking ajump shot tonight. 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THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 n . ) New Barry County Planner comes with experience and a vision nsX fa lno3 i w ( DEVOTED TO Thursday, March 13, 2025 I 1 PAGE 11 1 ^nBoO VTIbB iH snib □I noh PAGE 9 THE HASTINGS www.HastingsBanner.com nn8?-BniJ2oH wv/v/ LAST SAXON CHANCES WON’T FALL IN SEMI’S AT OLIVET BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 46 CdJ. /.on (TT^l JOV 4. . HEWITT PLANS TO BE EVEN STRONGER AT OLIVET PAGE 2 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 i. * :T 1 HMS STUDENTS ASSEMBLE 3D PRINTER I •• if; r A V TODAY'S EDITION f l«-. 1 ?'t INSIDE llliR I e Jeff Keesler started his job on Dec. 2 as L .oeC no dot aid belista lelaeeM fteb bns lofoeiib gninnslq wen a'yfnuoD ynsS Barry County’s new planning director and ttohiiB-oihuT nfliiJkfifcntoiW .TOfsilsinirnbB pninos zoning administrator. Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright He’s Barry County’s new planning director and zoning administrator. Jeff Keesler started his new posi­ tion three months ago, after Jim McManus, the county’s planner for 33 years, retired from the same posi­ tion. McManus told The Banner that he now works as a Principal Planner consulting for McKenna Associates in Kalamazoo. Keesler worked at McKenna as an associate planner from 2022 to 2024 before taking over McManus’s former office inside the Historical Courthouse in Hastings. He gained experience at McKenna and stepped in to help other commu- nities. “I did master plan projects, zoning ordinance updates, and community planner work when communities didn’t have a staff planner,” Keesler said, According to the 2022-2023 Michigan Association of Planning annual report, Barry County’s most recent master plan, dubbed the Barry County 2040 “Live Better” Master Plan, received an award for Outstanding Planning Project: Best Practice. McKenna Associates of Kalamazoo served as a consultant to Barry County in development of that plan. Keesler grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High School. For the last 20 years, he’s lived in Lansing with his family. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Additionally, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Not only did Keesler work for McKenna before accepting his new planning director and zoning administrator position with Barry County, he also worked as a program specialist for the AARP Michigan State office in Lansing for six years. His job focused on carrying out age-friendly community work in Michigan communities. He worked with a team providing technical assistance to communities to help older adults feel at home as See VISION on 3 I eeonetnea egbul* n lof noitfidoiq Longtime representative, Middleville native Bob Bender dies at 88 r . Judge sentences Nashville woman to jail probation for role in fatal sulky cart crash -•6 «« ! blsiUnsM «nnsQ i9fnWttB12 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I X Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville won’t be going to prison for her role in a 2023 accident that left two dead and a third person hospitalized, as members of the victims’ family in an emotional statement said they had already forgiven Cobb. Following the wishes of the victims’ family, rather than handing Cobb over to the Michigan Department of Corrections, Judge Michael Schipper sentenced the Nashville resident to 180 days to be served in the Barry County Jail, as well as two years probation, continuation of counseling and rehabilitation, during an emotionally charged hearing in District 56B court in Hastings on Tuesday, March 11. Schipper said he was inspired by the message of forgiveness, but added that Cobb must learn from her role in the 2023 fatal crash. “But there are consequences, there’s punishment,” Schipper said. “That’s not vengeance. “I’m much like a father here,” he added. “A sen­ tence is to deter further bad behavior.” Cobb initially faced up to seven criminal charges and up to 15 years in state prison for her alleged role in a Sept. 12, 2023, vehicular accident that claimed the lives of a 40-year-old Amish man and his 14-year-old son, as well as seriously injuring the father’s 17-year-old son. Those charges included operating while intoxicated causing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving violation causing death. . She entered a guilty plea on Jan. 16 to one count of operating a vehicle with the presence ofTHC causing death. 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I i •I J 47 I I I t i *— .qUenwoT avoh) ooilB§n23vni na awfthsi|B8aT gogurio arn £ 4 t• 4 ’ U To .^1 PS Molly Macleod Editor pF \ A; 'V< * several minutes to gather himself before making a statement during Tuesday’s hearing. Pm sorry. My emotions ,” Miller said. “I just want to know there’s no hard feelings. We’ve forgiven (Cobb). “I don’t hold a grudge against anybody. I just want to thank the Lord we can forgive each other, we can love each other.” Miller, however, also asked one question that seemingly went unanswered during Tuesday’s sentencing. “We realize she was underage,” he said. “Who was the one who gave it to her?” The county is mourning the loss of a longtime lead­ er, volunteer Robert “Bob" and community Bender member. Robert “Bob” Bender, a lifelong Middleville resident, died at the age of 88 this week. A Navy veteran, Bender served area residents for years as both a Barry County Commissioner and a longtime representative in the Michigan House of Representatives. After graduating from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1954, Bender earned his degree in agricultural education from Michigan State University in 1959. From there, he began his career as a U.S. Navy pilot before transitioning to the Navy Reserves in 1981 and serving until 1990. He retired at the rank of captain in 1991. While on the ground, Bender ran his 1,100-acre, 500-head dairy farm in Middleville. Bender spent much of his life devoted to public service. He served as chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners from 1978 to 1982 before being elected to serve in the Michigan Legislature — a job he held for six terms from 1983 to 1994. Barry County Commissioner Catherine Getty asked her fellow See CRASH on 3 See BENDER on 2 4t X- 1 I* k*. 4 1 I a - 4- I J —^•T c • ^7 I 4-. nj ■i ia i iV - -. t i i" rr I 4T !l f I’ Hl Brinna Cobb of Nashville attempts to fight back tears as she makes a statement before Judge Michael Schipper, taking full responsibility for her actions related to a fatal accident in September 2023 that claimed the lives of two persons and seriously injured a third, during a sentencing hearing Tuesday, March 11. in Barry County District Court 56B. Photo by Dennis Mansfield Barry County Sheriff’s Office which reportedly concluded that the vehicle driven by Cobb, which was headed westbound on the road­ way, collided with two sulky carts, killing the two family members and injuring a third. Spewing on behalf of the victims’ family, David Miller needed • • • ) t li fj 1 . 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The new printer runs four times fast­ er than its predecessors at HMS, said Renner. “I will be able to do a lot more reiteration of student work because we’ll be able to get the prints through the printer faster.” The printers also have additional sensors that will stop the print job if a filament breaks. Before, Renner said waylaid prints could go on for hours, wasting filament, before errors were discovered. “The printer moves, but nothing gets created,” Renner explained. Renner said the new printer will serve Hastings middle schoolers for eight to 10 years before needing a replacement. “As students design 3D prints, they will be able to use that printer to create them,” said Renner. f Two Hastings middle schoolers are celebrating this month after successfully assembling a new 3D printer. Keagan Nichols and Abe Winebren­ ner, eighth graders at Hastings Middle School, tackled the project in William Renner’s Innovation and Design class Iasi month. Renner explained the new printer, which can print faster and larger items than the class’s old 3D printer, was funded via a $1,000 Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation mini-grant opportunity through the Barry, Branch and Calhoun County intermediate school districts. We received $1,000 towards a new 3D printer and some filament for our classroom. We ended up buying the Prusa MK4S kit, and instead of myself assembling it, I asked an eighth grader (Nichols) if he would be interested in putting it together,” said Renner. Renner said Nichols was excited to work on the project. After about a week of tinkering, fellow eighth grader Winebreiineroftered his assistance assembling the machine. My first project was a 3D print and 1 just wanted to know how they worked,” said Winebrenner when asked what inspired him to help Nichols with the I A 1 o* 4 T I it T I I * f < I I I < ' •» «* z < 1 t A / '.ii — -^1 I a- .f ■ 1 f « ^4 4i I Keagan Nichols (left) and Abe Winebrenner stand next to a Prusa MK4S 3D printer they assembled last month. The printer was funded through a mini-grant from the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation. Photo by Molly Macleod assembly. Nichols and Winebrenner took two more weeks assembling the machine before it was ready for testing and cali­ bration. Renner didn’t assist the students until the printer was ready for final calibration. He said the project helped the students learn problem-solving and perseverance. “It was very challenging at first, but it was ftin,” said Nichols. Prusa printers come from Czechia. Renner said that while the instructions were mostly in English, the students overcame language barriers and vague instruction at times. 4* r. r :Z n f iji^ (f nuiy// . /r r I « I 1 I r / I p I f J " xf J 1 f f I \ fi.i ' ■ I I I 4 1 $ r'l Z I 41 r $ < I I !• f 4 ) • vr .1 4 . I H I * i I l» f r.i'.' I I « fl / r ! , I > r- I I f T^ 1 I »' I / >•» E; f b c Hastings Pride OK’d for second year profanity, nudity or adult themes of any ■ Festival returns to kind, organizers say. Thornapple Plaza June 28 “For±ose unfamiliar wi± the form, this ( I r .1 <«. *i>i I t 4 PG I 1 Fl 1. V'* I. J « Molly Macleod Editor I The Hastings Pride Festival will return for its second year at Thomapple Plaza on Saturday, June 28, after a successful inaugural event last summer. The event, organized by the Hastings Pride Committee, raised over $3,000 in donations last year, more than enough to put on this year’s event. The rest of the funds raised were donated to local non-profit organizations that support LGBTQ youth. J. Maizlish Mole, an organizer for the event, wrote in a memo to the Hastings City Council that last year’s event was “an unmitigated success, drawing an estimated 800-900 participants.” Though organizers were prepared for protesters at last year’s event, only a hand­ ful turned out and were not disruptive. This year’s festival, slated Tor June, will follow a similar blueprint to last year. Taking place at Thomapple Plaza in Hastings, community organizations will have booths on display. There, will be activities for all ages, a DJ, live music and a family-friendly drag show. Organizers emphasized the drag perfor­ mance will be designed to be age-appro­ priate for all audiences. There will be no drag show is basically a series of uplifting lip-sync acts performed in extravagant and fanciful costumes by both men and women; last year we had a space alien, a clown and a harlequin among the acts,” wrote Mole. Hastings City Council members unan­ imously approved the Hastings Pride Committee’s request on Monday to sell merchandise and accept donations during the festival, which is slated from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 28. The Hastings Kiwanis and Rotary clubs will be serving conces­ sions during the event. “On behalf of the (Hastings Pride) committee, Td like to thank you for your time and approval of our ability to sell and accept donations. We’re excited and confident to bring another safe, entertain­ ing festival to the City of Hastings where allies, family members and members of our LGBTQ+ community can connect, celebrate and be entertained,” said Syd­ ney Smith, Hastings Pride Committee president. “We thank you again for the use of this wonderful venue. And also, I’d like to say that I’m happy to speak with anyone with any questions, concerns or interest. And our committee can be reached at hastingspridecommittee@gmail.com,” said Smith. THE MGSWfRUSTEDJNAIVIBIN RMBNG ** .i« t '9-. at 9 ► •. ■ •< «« ■ -9 •« * ■w w IF*' w • > SHERRIFF GOSLIN -'-K* . * It * -b * * 47 * t r 9 <. &f.!S-S(3 . t'—yTT, ***** • r*. I. ?« •> 9 < •> 1 t r- « r-* ’W'* »• .. & T- 1 3 *> 9 !4fWS ■■ F C QUALITY ROOFING i •t:* MF * a ■w r >• r 9• ” - « 9 . *> • r ** jr- * "*• fe" I 3 Ml :*v ,w * I** • I 9 * 2^, * J « * ><* ■** i£^' 5? I t-; -ir t y J < - A I '• .t *■ 9^ fl: .r t r' » t *1 4 * 1 ’«*■ 4 t 'K •A i tA * * I T A performer dressed as a space alien performs at last year’s inaugural Hastings Pride Festival. The festival will return for its second year on Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Thornapple Plaza. File photo t I I BENDER Boston, Campbell, Easton, Keene, Odessa and Otisco and ±e cities of Belding and Ionia in Ionia County. During his time in the state legislature. Bender served on ±e House Agriculture Committee, the Appropriations Committee, the Agriculture and Forestry Committee, the Corrections Committee, ±e Education Committee, ±e Military and Veterans* Affairs Committee and the Social Services & You± Committee. After his time in ±e legislature, Bender and his wife of 65 years, Carol, i.® joined the Peace Corps for a 2-year volunteer stint in Russia fi’om 1995 to 1997. The couple spent many more years volunteering for “Houses to Houses” in Guatemala. Visitation for Bender is scheduled for Friday, March 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Beeler-Gores Funeral in Middleville. A memorial for Bender will be held at the Middleville United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 22, at 11 a.m. A pri­ vate burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Continued from Page 1 commissioners to take a moment of silence honoring Bender at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. “Td like us to take a moment to remember a fellow commissioner that passed away this past weekend. Bob Bender served as not only a county commissioner chair but also then contin­ ued to serve our state as house rep,” said Getty during Tuesday’s invocation. Bender represented Michigan’s 88th District from 1983 to 1992, which at the time included Ionia County and townships of Assyria, Baltimore, Barry, Carlton, Castleton, Hastings, Hope, Irving, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Orangeville, Prairieville, Rutland and Woodland and City of Hastings in Barry County. After redistricting. Bender represented the new 87± District from 1993 to 1994, which included Barry County and the townships of Berlin, *4 * i .Si*. I ( r I L J (I r . 3 1 I? r* ^9 -« * * 4 »t .r -■ir-t. •*. JS rrrt rij tea f4»J jti_. I •***« * jODG • 4^* .. . irtnm I.-. ■>1 >r ^anno J t -»* * I -y . I 1 ir I t. 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Ml* I' MHtt AM0Cur>OM I H I ’l ,1 i M i’ Copyright 2026 ©2025 Jams Media, LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. I •5 1^ I* . I h n s. i -fSo p •n * HJ & JI l’ 4' !i IJ u I 4 < s ♦ 4 1> < \ 4 A I r I f. r.*.e V-tvX: II ? * *T ( 1*^ A ’I?-'. I. ..t .SL. ,1 �! \V. V s I J I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com • ♦ I r Thursday, March 13, 2025 Nesbitt stepping down from city councii Molly Macleod Editor ra. I 4 I < * ■''i. 4 I X. I r The Hastings City Council will soon be looking to fill a vacant seat after First Ward Councilman Bill Nesbitt announced his intentions this week to step down from the seat later this month, citing health concerns. Nesbitt has served on the council since being appointed to the seat in February 2022, serving out the remain­ der of former council member Therese Maupin-Moore’s term. After being elected to the council in December 2022, Nesbitt ran as a challenger for the seat of mayor against incumbent Dave Tossava in 2024. Ultimately, Nesbitt lost in the mayoral race but remained on the council in his First Ward seat. “Last year, at about this time, I sub­ mitted a resignation from two boards, the Airport Board and the Library Board. It was due to some medical issues, and, in talking with some folks (they said), 'Well, you should run for mayor.’ Well, it’s like jumping out of 1.. I I Ab 1 i I 25 ij s f I r. •J I X 'JT' X R . Tnc<^ -.o I I (5 CRASH I V Continued from Page 1 '•'t Josh Carter, Barry County assistant prosecutor, requested a sentence for Cobb of between 29 to 57 months, stating that Cobb had intentionally used a marijuana product which may have, in turn, resulted in hindering her reactions at the time of the fatal crash. “It’s a heartbreaking situation for everyone in this courtroom,” Carter said. “But one of the things that stood out is this was just an accident. But this wasn’t just an accident.” He added Cobb intentionally used a marijuana product despite being under­ age and then intentionally drove a vehicle under the influence of THC. According to the assistant prosecutor, THC may impair a driver’s judgment, reaction time and reflexes. He also said that Cobb was reportedly speed­ ing, possibly traveling in the mid-60s, just seconds before the accident and was allegedly still speeding at the time of impact. “And she never once hit her brakes,” Carter said. “You’re not as good a driver with THC in your system.” Cobb’s attorney. Heath Lynch, said he’s unsure whether she had any THC in her system made any difference, adding he stood “on the same exact hill” and that the glare from the sun at that time of morning “was blinding.” “1 don’t think it would have made any difference at all if she hadn’t vaped that morning,” Lynch said. “(But) we don’t dispute she broke the law. That’s why we’re here.” He also argued that a lengthy prison sentence would seemingly go against the Miller family’s wishes for prayer and forgiveness, citing that the fami­ ly had even reached out to Cobb and invited her to the funerals of the two victims. “They have fought amazingly along- t I k * ! .1*. I Is ► J !► r ‘ 'U I I ‘U, * ‘ .. ‘ 1 « J ro t I I I L' 1 - - 5 » *. . a. r . .. " 0 ." , A 7: ■ . . B' 1 7 I H J y I I * I. efl 1 ^aoo wer I isbA: CC.‘ B J 4 ■iOlJ f t,vz -. ‘f 'T J f in t . anoik 3 W 44 * I 1 t I I 4 4f; :.h£ T. n338 'ft I I ■ ubLrVIK: I "A s ____ j I T* J ‘ h , .*-• 14 I k VQft ' I I 11 f ’ i . A • »'r T' If t» 1 I J M I * t t ; Ino J I I r< I 1 c y t/ in • 9S I I• rjr. f I I 1 Li I i aX I I I I I f »V I' .H .' I , ► I I I I I I *.A r 1 J'.' I #x:i David Miller (second from right), a family member of two individuals killed in a fatal vehicle accident in September 2023. collects himself before making a statement at the sentencing hearing of Brinna Cobb of Nashville in Barry County District Court 56B on Tuesday. Photo by Dennis Mansfield 'i □.' I J side her,” Lynch said. “They’re an inspiration to all of us. “Vengeance, the family has already said they don’t want that. They want forgiveness.” There was again a pause in the hear­ ing as Cobb collected herself as she stood before Schipper. “I fully understand the devastating impact of my actions,” a tearful Cobb stated. “1 fully accept my responsibility. “I ask for the court’s mercy ... and that I’m a changed person.” Before handing down Cobb’s sen­ tence, Schipper said he was thankful for the Miller family’s presence, as well as that of the Amish community, during the various court proceedings. “It’s been good for me, educational for me,” he said. “I thank you for that.” He added it was uplifting to see how the victims’ family “embraced” Cobb after the accident. “That’s where I feel weak,” the judge said. “That’s where I should be. That’s why 1 thank you. I should be a little better after today.” However, Schipper added that Cobb needed to learn there are consequenc­ es for her actions, despite any debate over whether she was impaired or what impact having THC in her system might have played in the accident. “What you did was illegal,” he said. “One hundred and 80 days is a long time. There has to be a consequence.” In addition to the jail time and pro­ bation, Schipper said he wants Cobb to accompany him, whenever possible, to talk to area students during his trips to local schools in hopes she can share her story and the impact her actions have had on her and others. “It might be difficult,” Schipper said. “It might be emotional for both of us. “To her family, I hope she uses her time (in jail) wisely,” he added. “I don’t want it to be wasted time. I want it to be a learning time.” VISION Continued from Page 1 they aged. “We did statewide advocacy for older adults and age-ffiendly com­ munity projects in East Lansing, Highland Park, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids, Jackson, and several others,” Keesler explained. While fulfilling many responsibili­ ties at the state AARP office, Keesler had a priority job that was his focus. “My role was working with help­ ing age-ffiendly communities be welcoming places and help our older adults flourish and stay active,” Keesler said. On Thursday, Feb. 27, Keesler joined an audience of about 40 peo­ ple at the Revitalize Delton meeting. Revitalize Delton (RD) started in the summer of 2023 with a handful of community members ready to clear a path for future generations. 9 C ’S'x /« J I Dozens attend open house hosted by wind power company lh r • ’’k Pf. c — r JI p/dbr^(''') i I .I 1 • -J •V > i t» r I I' ’ -I • More than 70 area landowners and residents attended an open house host­ ed by the Canadian-based wind power company, Cordelio Power, at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa on Thursday, March 6, with Cordelio officials taking the opportunity to educate attendees about the proposed Tupper Lake project. “Teammates from development, engineering and construction, and envi­ ronmental were all able to lend their ex­ pertise in talking to folks and answering questions,” said Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with Cordelio. “We believe the night was a success and look forward to hosting the next event.” AccordingtoCordeliorepresentatives, the company is a wholly-owned subsidi­ ary of the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, which Buway said provides for the financial backing and stability to make the Tupper Lake project a success. The Tupper Lake wind power project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 depending on the type used - intercon­ nected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa, Boston and Berlin townships. The Tupper Lake project dates back nearly two decades. According to a timeline presented at Thursday’s open house, TCI Renewables installed the first “MET” (meteorological evaluation tower) tower to measure wind patterns and collect related data in 2007. The project was purchased by Leeward Renewables in 2018 and then by Cordelio Power in 2024. And, Buway said plans currently call for construction to start in the third quarter of2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. Buway added Cordelio is currently still in the process of securing lease agree­ ments with area Iqndowners. “Cordelio does* have approximately 12,000 acres under agreement,” she said. The goal of 17,000 acres is a moving target as it depends on the land we have acquired and can we build the project. “It could increase, it could decrease, it I N [T u Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I f • u r f > (« %I *1 h'> -ijh r J*-' 1/'' V r- /1 n IJ' J r I 1 • * 4 * i ' J 3.*" 1 ’ I 4U kV ’•Lu* i J' • .»■ 1 ’- 'rn<n > . Ur » -ivrij I Atw * I J iWiS n r: i . ’ -1 7 i <■ •'IT p ' I ■- olnc t V 3’ ion iL 220 > C ? m;:.' 1 -J . JV'j rx^i’7: I * _J c ____ t B• I J 1.4 ’ T - T vrr J •f !r ■ r I T; li Uo' V 1 J- 7/ t t tow I I I , i - - «»-r f- .Hl « I W , *r^~ t J 1... r nibr j“h r ■ I I I (. " N'fiW’ b*M I kn 1 1 ifl i * innkn u. .J I r;V FT •I» 4| . Ci t I i ' •• ior 1 rRE''i 4 J w » -■5^ i zg;' 3 3 j;»i 'm Hr ; ?5 .-- » t r I. I *4 X * V lii W f_' f '.H ■» •• .- 1. H ’• la X- » -*x< I la . Inn A a I... I . r 'Ur r. J V II .•r < t '.V* >7a:- > ( t4 ■* S' * u - t vlwon 1 I 'H r r i .v< 1 r en’ii; I IS I 1 VJ ■J- 'X i r- 8 I s I 1 PS I i w. tiflibmiJ TJt ‘."VJ I t to I I B I 1:^7. t > I J s r nt’i r, I * kv. -S Ofu 0M •» ri i 3 noj ' •• ' 1 li I I ’■ 4 6^ I 1 *• ’ I H* Kt t I* UA i Ji 4 >1 1 * •-? > ^.5 I B— f I I .I I*' ‘ ' r U -4* ' f - bn LI .. • .1 J . k li r T ,’• 4 ■ -Jji * 4, r Ui / t { .*• ,1.. t ■ I r k*' I , I I 111 k I 5^ u J J' / k J I' ’t it 'll Tj • Ar iK ♦ ♦ NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon the REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group •e .'k ( » (, F. Since then, the organization has grown with more volunteers. RD aims to bring additional housing, res­ idents, and businesses to Delton and make it a place where families thrive, raise their children, and send them to Delton Kellogg Schools. Keesler told the audience his depart­ ment does not plan to change the nat­ ural charm of Bany County, including Delton, but instead, to keep it intact. “Our goal is to keep our county lakes, fi^ds, and woods all natural and healthy. We are not trying to urbanize Barry County. We want to keep things natural and beautiful,” Keesler said. “The way that we can do that is to follow the master plan. This is the only ordinance that we have, a new 2023 master plan that really sets out the goals for the coun ty in the next 10 to 20 years.” Read the Barry County Master Plan in its entirety at barrycounty.org. * Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP 0 Financial Advisor Member SIPC & 5*' «! — r t • ♦ Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC 0 Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Key Decisions for Retired Couples i i I Once you and your spouse retire, you'll have some decisions to make decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of the most important ones: • How much should you withdraw from your retirement accounts? By the time you retire, you may have contributed for decades to an IRA and a 401 (k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan. But once you retire, you’ll probably need to draw on these accounts to help pay your living expenses. Consequently, both of you will need to be sure that you don’t withdraw so much each year that you risk running out of money later in your retirement. One common guideline is to aim for an annual withdrawal rate of 4%, but everyone’s situation is different based on age, pre-retirement income, lifestyle, health, travel plans and other factors. (Once you turn 73, or 75 if you were bom in 1960 or later, you will have to take certain amounts, based on your age and account balance, from your traditional IRA and traditional 401(k) each year.) mihomepaper.com ♦ ♦ I i depends on the land we secure and the design of the project.” Unlike solar farms, Cordelio officials stated that the installation of wind tur­ bines will not stop landowners from farming their property. Buway said an individual turbine will only take two to three acres out of production, once installation is complete. And, besides providing another source ofrevenue for the landowners, the Tupper Lake project could be an added form of tax revenue for local governmental units. According to Cordelio, Gratiot County garnered nearly $100 million in added tax revenue from 2012-23 for a wind generation project there. For more on the open house, look to this weekend s edition ofJhe LakewoodNews. one area right into another one. But unfortunately, my situation hasn’t improved, and I informed the mayor tonight that at the end of this month. I’ll be stepping down from council,” Nesbitt said. Nesbitt thanked his fellow council members for their comradery and support over the years. “I appreciate all the support that I have received and getting to know each and every one of you. And I’ll keep watching you on TV. But I appreciate the support,” Nesbitt said. “I was saddened to hear that from Bill tonight,” said Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava on Monday. “I do ap­ preciate everything he’s done on this council since he’s been on itbutyou’ve got to take care of your health first.” The Hastings City Council will soon be looking to fill Nesbitt’s seat. The council has enjoyed filled seats for the past month after two vacancies were filled by Jon Rocha and Ann DeVroy in January. Financial FOCUS I F 3 • When should you take Social Security? The answer to this question depends on many factors, such as your age and other sources of income. You can take Social Security as early as age 62, but your monthly payments will typically be bigger if you wait until your full retirement ^ge, which will be age 67 if you were bom in 1960 or’ later. And if you can afford to wait even longer, your payments will ‘‘max out” when you reach age 70. Your decision on when to take Social Security can affect your spouse and vice versa. If the lowerearning spouse claims Social Security before their full retirement age — again, age 67 — their own retirement benefit and any potential spousal benefit will be reduced. (Spousal: benefits are given to the lower-earning spouse if their full retirement benefit is less than half the other spouse’s full retirement benefit.) • Should you downsize? If you live in a big home and your children are grown, you may find it economical to downsize, Of course, this is also an emotional decision, but you may find that you can save money by moving into a smaller home. • Where should you live? Some states are far more expensive to live in than others. You’ll want to weigh your decision carefully** considering the cost, of housing, food, income jind real estate taxes, transportation and health c^e in whatever state you Choose. • Havfe you finished your estate plans? If not, now is the time. You’ll want to work with your legal professional to create whatever documents are needed — a will, living trust, power of attorney — to help ensure your assets go where you want them to go, iind that your financial and health care choices will be protected if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. Of course, many of these same issues will apply if you are single, divorced or widowed. But if you are married, you and your spouse will want to discuss all your choices and then decide which steps to take. Once you’ve got your plans in place, you may well find that you can fully enjoy your retirement years. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC, �f s 1 j 0^ i 1 * M V ■ ? jT' / I Thursday, March 13, 2025 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER Conservation officials urge landowners to be leery of spongy moth’s return •n www.HastingsBanner.corri 1 ) i A r ’ ✓' ro y Ota V Z 4IU * 1 DO YOU REMEMBER? ■ 1 I u w p 4 £ f rr: s 1.1V . <1— I ■MJ r. X r » I I % I '> t T k » I JJ i F r' r k'f f I •r f I •< • .-f ■ - •i^.V < 5? .BN 1 # K L h I V at « ) k 4k. * ^4 IT I I . r k J) 4 VI 0^ VT i< I « \ .4. Xi I . 5 r 1*1*'’ ll r 4 ej ^4 * I •l . . / lilli V. I I* '-’V I I J .' I I 4 f b .1 > X. < spongy moth caterpillar seen on an oak leaf. File photo As spring approaches, folks who have had trouble with the spongy moth may be wary of its return. The troublesome pest is Usually no­ ticed in its caterpillar stage, where it is a voracious eater of many different tree species’ leaves. Its preferred host is oak trees, but they can also corhmonly be found on spruce, basswood and apple trees. It is important to understand the life cycle of these insects because it helps determine the best steps to control them. The spongy moth, like other moths and butterflies, has a four-stage life cycle egg, larvae, pupa and adult. The cycle begins with the egg stage, where each egg mass can contain 6001,000 eggs. The eggs hatch into larvae, the fancy science-name for caterpillars, and it is this stage where spongy moths will feed continuously and can cause severe to complete defoliation of trees if the population (number of caterpillars in an area) is large enough. While the opening stage may seem like an eternity, the caterpillars are a short­ lived portion of the moth’s life cycle emerging in late-April or early-May and feeding for seven to eight weeks. Following this, the larvae (caterpillars) enter the pupal stage for one to two weeks in late-June or early-July, where the caterpillar has created a cocoon and will undergo metamorphosis. After pupating and emerging as an adult moth they no longer feed. After adult moths mate, the cycle starts over again and the flightless fe­ male moths will lay their egg masses in dark and protected areas, such as the underside of branches, crooks of trees. awnings, and gutters. As Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials predicted,, 2024 spongy moth populations in southwest Michigan were high enough to cause noticeable tree defoliation in some areas, including Barry County. Luckily, outbreaks of spongy moths are cyclical and also dependent on their natural predators. For instance, moth populations may increase when their predators, like mice and squirrels, decrease. In addition, this species also has two pathogens that become prevalent when spongy moth populations get very large. The nucleopolyhedrovirus, or NPV, is a viral disease that naturally occurs in spongy moths, and E. maimaiga is a fungal pathogen introduced to the Unit­ ed States in the 1990s to help control spongy moths. The two diseases combine to wreak havoc on large, dense populations, lead­ ing to a significant population decline when the five-to-seven-year cycle will start all over again. In the fall of 2024, the Barry Conser­ vation District conducted surveys for spongy moth egg masses across the five most heavily forested townships in Barry County - Hope, Irving, Yankee Springs, Orangeville and Rutland. Technicians compared the number of non-viable egg masses to viable egg masses following a simple sampling protocol developed by Penn State University Extension. On average, the survey indicated that 84 percent of egg masses were not viable, which indicates the population i I 4 I I.”'’ Groups of police, firefighters and Boy Scouts worked Saturday to clean up the Tupper Creek near Lake Odessa. Divers from the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department worked underwater to gather trash from the bottom of the creek. Lake Odessa police and firefighters, as well as Boy Scouts from Troop 300 and others, supported the divers. Workers are pictured here hauling a stop sign out of the creek onto shore. •r k I I I ‘ Y6ti\:££' t I J I » I I f I of spongy moths in the sample area is largely expected to decline. There were a few sampled sites with higher percentages of viable new egg masses, but subsequent follow-up this winter has shown continued decline of viable egg masses even in these sites. Natural patchiness in populations can make outbreaks hard to predict across a larger landscape, but thankfully spongy moth populations do appear to be declin­ ing and there are actions the landowners can take to stem the flow of caterpillars this spring if you find your property has a lot of viable egg masses and you are worried about your trees and shrubs. The first step is to take stock of your situation. Take a walk around your yard, or through your woods and start looking for signs of these critters. The most obvious sign will be their egg masses, which are inch-long ftizzy-looking mounds ofrusty orange hairs stuck on the bark of trees, underside of decking, and other dark places near forests or large trees. New egg masses will be darker in color and firm to the touch, whereas non-viable egg masses will be lighter, crumbling and spongy/squishy. While you are out counting, you can destroy the egg masses so they do not hatch in the spring by scraping them into a bucket of soapy water. Even ifyou don’t notice spongy moths until the caterpillars are out and about, there are still things you can do. A com­ mon trap for the caterpillars is to wrap a dark c loth around the trunk of the tree at a height that is easy for you to reach. When the spongy moth caterpillars travel to hide during the day, they will hide un­ der the cloth, then you can go out during the day and smash, bum, or dump them into soapy water to kill them. For the most severe cases, pesticide is an option. The most effective spray for spongy moths is the organic pesticide Ba­ cillus thuringiensis v. Kurstaki, or BtK, a soil bacteria that kills many types of leaf eating insects. There are a few things to consider before deciding to spray. First, the timing of a spray is import­ ant. If the timing is off, or spray drifts onto non-target vegetation, it has the potential to harm beneficial insects like other moths and butterflies, including the Monarch butterfly. Second, the cost of spraying has to be considered. To be effective, the spray must cover all the leaves of the tree. On large forests, this can be done by airplane or helicopter, whereas individual trees can be sprayed with either hand or truck sprayers. Local contractors can help de­ cide if either of these options will help accomplish any goals for control. The State of Michigan considers the spongy moth to be an endemic pest, so treatment is considered the responsibility of the landowner. Knowledge is our best tool to combat this pest and recognize when treatment may be most effective. Barry Conservation District has put together more information, links and a list of contractors that can help at barrycd.org/leam/spongymoth. Or feel free to contact the district office via email at barryconservation@gmail.com or by calling 269-908-4139. Editor s note: The Barry Conservation District contributed this report. ' vp ■ ) r , T »♦ I j;-'. » • I- .X' 1 I . 1 I ) 'V / I 'y .'ifi •riB^ kJ, 2 620 . 4 I I I I "I •KOO r < »« S. w4 I( { Annual spring weight restrictions in effect statewide The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies have enacted spring weight restrictions, an annual move to pro­ tect roads. As of Monday, March 10, weight restrictions are now being imposed and enforced on all state trui^Iine highways in the entire state of Mich­ igan. State routes typically carry M, I, or US designations. In the restricted areas, the following will apply: On routes designated as “all-season” (designated in green and gold on the MDOTTruck Operators Map), there will be no reduction in legal axle weights. All extended permits will be valid for oversize loads in the weight-re­ stricted area on the restricted routes. Single-trip permits will not be issued for any overweight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet in width, 11 axles, and 150 feet in overall length on the restricted routes. On routes designated as “seasonal” (designated in solid or dashed red on the MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will be a posted weight reduc­ tion of 25 percent for rigid (concrete) pavements and 3 5 percent for flexible (asphalt) pavements, and maximum speed of 35 mph for some vehicles. Drivers must follow the speed limits for weight restricted roads, per state law. Speed restrictions for trucks and the rules for propane fuel delivery and public utility vehicles can be found online. I 1 I I ’•2i£5w ► I 1 * f ! 1 j > When roads that have been frozen all winter and begin to thaw from the surface downward, melting snow and ice saturate the softened ground. During the spring thaw, the roadbed softened by trapped moisture beneath the pavement makes it more suscep­ tible to damage. This contributes to pothole problems already occurring due to this winter’s numerous freeze­ thaw cycles. MDOT determines when weight restrictions begin each spring by measuring frost depths along state highways, observing road conditions, and monitoring weather forecasts. Weight restrictions remain in effect until the frost line is deep enough to allow moisture to escape and the roadbeds regain stability. County road commissions and city public works departments put in place their own seasonal weight restrictions, which usually, but not always, coincide with state highway weight restrictions. Signs are generally posted to indicate which routes have weight restrictions in effect. For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960, or you can access this information on MDOT’s website at Michigan. gov/Truckers, under "Restrictions.” All-season routes are designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Operators Map, which is available online at bit.ly/4hr4fil. You also may sign up to receive e-mail alerts at public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ MIDOT/subscriber/new. — J I .an; 'r 4 ) 1I '•T -HJ t I ‘ r I J i i I t i I 9* A iS 1 I jH r • T- Pl b 1 •p I J! : f I d J 1 . I 4. I. I * *»Xwr W•r r I rStM / 'ii-ir; t I • 0 I t V* * f ■ T'*. : I' JiA* I ( nf. u <r I I 1 ' I t * I .T* r •* ’ XT , I I \ t 4^ 1 ♦ k i.T. f- , !•; - I • -5^. J J ’-'-z/r^ • rr*"" t 4 1 I 1 0 I I ris;. A ( I'to:.,' .'.jj _J 1 I. I I I 4 I i.*l t r I J » !._■ I b ' I J I I 11 k ► 1 I < I I -+' p r« • 1 • I' 4 I f I I t i I f I* — I I . 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More information about these events can be found on the institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. March 1-31 — Mystery Hike; A Sticky Situation. Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Hike is free and selfguided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: “Hello, Puddle!" by Anita Sanchez: illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your I V 8 4- •% •. •i. l •l 'Sr A u I *> M I a I '1 *J 1 I 4 I ) ri "ri • I I I L 1 1 •r T*) * ■ ’H ? I cKfJ'-u A L-s. ’’ •Ll ’1 • r\ i\ . L-’, • - 'ti > 1 I X •i ' h « ?’. - "it J k4 I I 1 >1 k 1 n -.• • • I Vr. ti > s I *4 1 f •’ 4 X K t I TJV'- ■ k r. 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Amend Articles of Incorporation to Change Annual Meeting Date A proposal to approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company to amend the date of tne annual meeting of members from the second Wednesday in April to the second Thursday of March. For more information contact Michael W. Puerner, Secretary, 269-948-1532. f4J qftiOJ *tL i =:C .♦! ri'/igX' ijiTi.' I >k * I f '« Jt I bi// roti' I i i . (.7' 3 , k UOC-'IKS X A.- •J t I WUOt ? ’V r ’ - J 11 i I k « I U L.. ! H I 4 * * I I '1 .DfH 1 lU ' •ini ‘ > I s. b fl -B kX I n. 1 • /I' 1 J I 1 a C O' -V- 9(8 r N I i ) I I4 I I » f. ,, ol smut . A*. ■ I Wl « 1 » i.'LToaw“^^' 101 . ''il‘‘ I f k I « ♦ ♦ V I I I ■ V; -'ir^ J I « .lb e ■1 - 1 ^.y si ■» I;t •wtV * 4i^ • 1 ■li -NOTICE- ' .1. > ** t » i5 �I • 4' . .1 11 p r t • .1' : I 5 Thursday, March 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com > TURNING BACK THE PAGES FA K» In My Time’ Part VI f r I I \'l I. * J*. 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Robert Faulkner continues his story about living in Middleville in the 1920s: “Every May 1 at the opening of the trout season, Dad would take the whole family fishing on Hampton’s Creek east of Delton. We would get up before daybreak and arrive at the creek at sunup, about 3 a.m. Dad had permission from Mr. Hampton to drive down his lane and through a gate to a field near the creek. We all climbed the fence, baited our hooks and sent after the wily speckled trout. We always caught a few fish, but never very many. About 8 o’clock we would start home. “One May 1, after we had climbed back into the field where we had left the Model T Ford, a bull came through charging across the field. He snorted and pawed the ground. Dad picked up a stone about the size of a baseball and threw it at the bull. His pitching ability served him well as he hit the bull square in the face. The bull backed off a little, but then resumed his snorting and pawing and made a tentative charge. There were lots of stones in the field and Dad held off ±e bull while Paul climbed the fence, ran up the gate and unfastened it. The rest of us were sitting in the car. Dad cranked the car, threw one final stone at the bull and drove as fast as he could through the gate with ±e bull in pursuit. Paul opened the gate and closed it behind the car just in time. “In July, we all went to the big swamp to pick huck­ leberries. The bushes were twice as tall as 1 was, but I picked what I could reach. We paid the owner 10 cents a quart for all we picked. Mother canned them, and we had delicious huckleberries all winter. “The big swamp ran between Wall and Pleasant lakes. In the early 1900s, there was a causeway con­ sisting of fill and wooden bridges spanning a mile of swamp. But a few years after I was bom, the bridges were removed and the entire causeway was built on fill. This was a big job, and ±e C.K.&S. built a side track on the swamp to bring in cars of fill dirt. Horses and wagons hauled ±e dirt from the cars. At night, the teams were hitched to a freight car. “One morning, when the workmen returned, the horses, freight cars and a section of siding were gone. During the night, the swamp had swallowed every­ thing. “A common sight around Delton was Mr. Kelly standing straight in the front of his dray, holding a rein in each hand to guide his white horse. Mr. Kelly deliv­ ered railway express from the C.K.&S. depot and did many other jobs he could find. “Uncle Will Toot was a favorite with us boys. He was my mother’s uncle and son of Adam Toot of Irving. He was a proofreader at the Grand Rapids Press and he and his wife, Clara, liked to spend their vacations with us. “Frequently, Dad would rent a cottage at Wall Lake and we would all live there together for a week or two. We boys looked forward to these visits, but I’m not sure that Dad shared our enthusiasm. The cottages on Wall Lake were the barest of two-story frame struc­ tures. The studding was not covered; there was neither electricity nor running water. One well-served several cottages. “The furnishings were limited to the barest neces­ sitates. We furnished our own bedding and towels. A leaky wooden rowboat went with the cottage. “One day, my Uncle Will took Arnold and me fish­ ing. After a time, we noticed there was an inch or two of water in the boat. ‘Uncle Will, the boat is leaking,’ I told him. ‘Let it leak,’ he replied. ‘Then, it will sink,’ I protested. ‘It ain’t our boat, let it sink,’ he said. “Uncle Will took Arnold and me on long walks. He showed us the berries we could eat and those which were poisonous, and told us what a rattlesnake sound­ ed like. He was our friend, companion and teacher. We hated to see him leave at the end of his vacation. I believe he wanted to stay as much as we wanted him to. He was the grandfather that we didn’t have. “For some reason, we call Uncle Will, affectionately, ‘Uncle Spud.’ “The summer Arnold was 5 and I was 7 when he came to visit, I remembered we hadn’t thanked him for his Christmas present. I said to Arnold, ‘What did Uncle Spud get us for Christmas?’ Arnold said, ‘I’ll find out,’ and went over to him and said ‘Uncle Spud, what did you get us for Christmas?’ ‘Nothin’,’ Uncle Spud replied. “Uncle Will and Aunt Clara had two children, Kate and Roy, who were already grown when I first knew them. Sometimes, they came with their folks. They took the Michigan Central to Hastings and the C.K.&S. to Delton. “1 remember the August evenings we sat together on the screened-in back porch visiting, telling stories or just listening to the katydids and watching the Harvest Moon through the wild cucumber vines that grew over the screens. “In 1925, Dad tried selling Atwater Kent radios at his Middleville drug store. One August Day he said, ‘Bob, I sold a radio to a farmer south of town and tomorrow 1 want you to install it. “I was pleased with the assignment and got together the tools, insulators and so forth that I needed. Before I left the next morning. Dad cautioned me about my manners: ‘If they ask you for noon dinner thank them and stay and eat with them. They will be offended if you don’t’ “First, I had to run a wire from the bam to the house for the aerial. The aerial was attached to a lightning arrester. I fastened this to a long steel stake, which 1 drove into the ground. From the lightning arrester, the lead in went under the window sash to the radio. I also « ’ '.U * ♦ si'ir Z I "4 Wi I -’i .1 4 i J » X' z JI / I 7 r > I t . 4^* V z a V- < V ' ' I V « A ' 1 >*•* J * .Vfc . t » 4 I 1”. 4 4 r. A' • tea at .$ t n Pijv I • e Lu^l » < I ■ .X. si - *♦ J. V ***•!£_ I 't' ✓ »< t ♦ V * )4 '.i 9' 5tv’ ■ ■■ ^■'<1 r V ■ f » :N > » « A B ' V ' /’': *!< 0* .. *> .f • «*>»»»¥ /t S - K .y V. ..’v * * |i»r ) ____________________ i.T _____ ■ _I . n I L '•<', € W A h- lit.- r-f * i J; i f-'-' u. f »u . * Middleville High School circa 1920. had to hook up the A battery, which was a car storage batteiy, and the B batteries which were two 45-volt dry batteries. “I was not nearly finished when the call came for dinner, so I washed up at the pump and joined the fam­ ily at the large dinner table in the dining room. There must have been hundreds of hungry flies in the room. They perched on the bread, tried to steal ±e meat and even went after the boiled potatoes. I suddenly lost my appetite. But I made myself eat and even congratulated the farmer’s wife on the delicious meal. 1 always felt I should have received a medal for bravery. When I turned on the radio, I tried to conceal my sur­ prise when KDKA Pittsburgh came in loud and clear. “I graduated from high school in June 1926.1 agreed with my mother and father that, being only 16,1 should work for a year before going to college. This would give me time to earn money for college, since I was expected to pay my own way, as had Paul and Earl. “Just three days before my 17th birthday, ±e world was electrified by the non-stop solo flight of Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic. The world needed a hero and Lindbergh was the idol of Europe and America. He was young, attractive, daring and modest. For years, he was the most popular man in the United States. “During 1927,1 started dating a girl who lived between Middleville and Caledonia. She was the pretti­ est girl I had ever seen. I usually took her to one of the theaters in Grand Rapids the Majestic or Regent or Keith’s, where they had vaudeville. The State Theater had just opened in Kalamazoo and featured a sky com­ plete with moon and stars and airplanes silently gliding from horizon to horizon. I wanted to give my girlfriend a real treat and hoped to impress her at the same time. “I asked Dad for the use of the Studebaker. He warned me there was something wrong with the oil system in the car, and iff drove over 45,1 might bum out a rod. After picking up my date, I drove to the paved road that connected Grand Rapids with Kalamazoo headed south. It was a fine summer evening and gliding down the highway in the big Studebaker, with 20 dollars in my pocket, (and) my beautiful companion by my side, I felt on top. of the world. “However, I forgot to watch my speed, and a few miles south of Martin, I heard a loud clanking in the motor and I knew that we had burned a rod. I crept into Martin and since it was a Saturday night, the only garage in town was open. They said they didn’t have any Studebaker parts and would have to drive to Hastings, a distance of about 25 miles, to get the parts that they would need. After we waited for some time. my date asked to use the bathroom. The manager pre­ sented her with a key tied to a piece of wood about six inches long and pointed to the outhouse. “At a quarter to 12, the car was ready. The repair bill was $19.75. So I went home with 25 cents in my pocket. “Dad could get very angry if he were disobeyed, and it was with considerable apprehension that I told him what had happened. ‘How much did it cost,’ he asked. When I told him, he reached into his pocket and hand­ ed me $20 muttering something about that no-good Studebaker. “In the fall of 1927, 1 entered Western State College at Kalamazoo. I had not decided on a career so I just took a general liberal arts course. “I’ll never forget enrollment day. We stood in a long line in ±e gym waiting our turn at a single desk to fill out the required forms. I could not believe that college would have such an inefficient me±od of registration. I went without breakfast in order to complete my reg­ istration early. But when I got there, 1 found myself at the end of a long line. After two hours of standing in the stuffy air of the poorly ventilated gym, I suddenly felt faint. I rushed outside and in doing so yielded my place in line. The fresh air revived me and after a short time, I again took my place at ±e end of the line and I eventually registered. “After finding a room at Bellevue Place, which I shared with another student, I discovered Mrs. McCastle’s boarding house at 416 Bellevue Place. She served noon dinner and supper for 25 cents a meal. The food was plain, but good and plentiful. I ate breakfast of a long John and a glass of milk at the drugstore. The roll cost two cents and the milk four cents. “I usually went home for the weekends, so my board bill for ±e week was $2.80. My room cost me $2.50 a week. My fees for the fall term were a little less than $12. There was no tuition. “The college buildings were on a hill. I was intrigued with the cable cars. One car came down as the other went up. It seemed strange to me ±at the college could install cable cars so we wouldn’t have to walk up the hill, but at the same time require us to take a gym class so we could get our exercise. “My gym class was at noon. My 11 a.m. class was across campus, and when it didn’t go overtime, it would let me out at 11:50 (a.m.). I would run all the way across campus, change my clothes in the locker room, and appear in the gym class a few minutes late. Every day, the instructor would give me a lacing down for being late.” To be continued... 9 T 1 «■ I 1t I." 1J I f [¥<• I ? I , * Ika... ¥- /» 4 .V » < < r * < rAv I ik- A 4 < ' * I u k^ $ k . J’ V i 4 .t «>*. * "g • A? < I* '. .9 1 i ( i his t K '41 i-* I r- • s li I 4 I i f « ti: r \ r-* J iJ V « *•< «i.‘ (* *» r ’* • '* ’r .v« ■* A. *> I ■ 1 ! f 4 <*’f I f '.i t 1' c ■' . 'I ! ■ A c kS * •t^ •kS t f •* -z ? •It' * S» * '*? r. ( • 1 t V* < ( > f r ,• ...* « << WliiVkk view of the post offioe and Faulkner’s Drugstore in Delton oirca 1920. t if’ I f. •r 1 ** » . 4 , *3.' t '’il il * < '> I s 1 h 1 • S s 'X y ■ • A"’’ ” I '4I •r ( . •5't* A '< J *» i» v 't' L z ■ y.' I •t ♦ ♦ J J' I 'y-' I r 4 I 4 1 4 < ' ’I. r r A 0 >« tf>' A * »» t f * I ** «* » I ..V V t ' V w« z* 4 • ' *> T i <.V 1 ■i f >‘ ♦** I 1 v' �*1111U I 7^/ I 6 Thursday, March 13, 2025 I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com i OBITUARIES A A I f VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM / I Bill Briggs Lewis Bill Briggs Lewis, age 78. of Middleville, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born on April 1, 1946 in Barry County. I Bill retired from Bradford f White Corp, as a skilled tradestnan after 43 years after serving in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Edna Lewis, brothers Johnny and Gladeon, and sister, Melanie. Surviving are his wife Sherrie, brother Alpha (Margilene) Lewis, children April Lewis, Orin (Carrie) Lewis, Stephanie (Tom) Wilde-Ecker, Robert Wilde, grandchildren Mu 4 Skyler Favreau, Chase Favreau, and Dillon Ecker. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 3-7 p.m. on h Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Ss. k r 71 Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at 159-131 St Ave, Wayland Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Bill Lewis to (Barry County Animal Shelter) via checks or cash at 540 Industrial Park Dr., Hastings, Ml 49058. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign (Bill B. Lewis’s) online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.NeptuneSociety.com 1 Stuart Martin Peck Stuart Martin Peck, was born July 30,1948, to Andrew II and Clara Peck. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. Stu grew up in Fort Custer, graduating from Springfield High School in 1966. He helped his parents from a young age, working in the family businesses. Peck’s Landscaping, and Peck’s Rock Shop. He served in the U.S. Air Force after high school, working in crypto communications, and traveling the world. He married Karen Green in 1971 and had two daughters, Shelley and Kristy. From 1981 until the early 90s, he ran the family store, Peck’s Sportsman’s Post in Lacey, Ml. In 1987, he married Bonnie Kay Walker-McKeever and became father to her sons, Scott, Chad, and Eric. Stuart worked at Clark Equipment Company, Cello-Foil, Patten Michigan Monument Company, and a few other places, as well. He was a firefighter/Lieutenant for 23 years for Johnstown Township. He was not afraid to put in a hard day's work to support his family. Stuart is survived by his ' children, Shelley (Paul Rine) Cole; Scott (Jen) McKeever; Kristy (Cameron) Johnson; Chad (Jenny) McKeever; Eric (Olivia) McKeever; 9 grandchildren, 3 great­ grandchildren; his sisters, Glenda (Lonnie) Rodger; Cheryl Kennedy; and several nieces and nephews. Stu was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of over 30 years, Bonnie, his brother Andrew Peck III, his sister Demaris Mills, and brother-in-law, Daniel Kennedy. Visitation will be held at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Pleasantview Family Church, 2791 Lacey Rd, Dowling, on Friday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Banfield Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the church. Personal messages for Stuart’s family may be shared at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. ■> ■ ? Worship Togeth er Doris Allerding I Doris Allerding, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Hastings, Michigan, r? She was born on August 1, 1932, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the daughter of John McCartney and Pearl Marie (Massey) Parker. Doris began her career at Michigan Bell, as a telephone operator from 1949 to 1953. She was a graduate of Sault Ste Marie High School, class of 1951. She later worked at Brown’s Custom Interior in Hastings from 1969 to 1978, before joining Flexfab, where she remained until her retirement in 1993. On November 3,1951, Doris married Vern Allerding. Together, they shared a beautiful marriage of 68 years until Vern’s passing in 2019. Doris was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Beyond her work and church life, she was an extraordinarily talented artist. Her passion for sewing, chair caning, refinishing furniture, and porcelain doll making was more than a hobby; it was a form of expression that brought beauty to the world. Doris specialized in creating authentic Native American dolls, a craft that required both artistic skill and deep respect for the culture she represented. She poured the molds herself, ensuring each piece was unique. Her creations won 1st and 2nd place awards at Native American Art Shows in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, and at Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleasant. Her work was displayed in art galleries, where visitors could appreciate the intricate details and cultural significance of each doll. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vern Allerding, and sisters Roberta McGuire, Shirley Runyan, Corrine Blackwell, and Joan Clark. She is survived by her sons Larry J. Allerding of Hastings; Bryan Lee (Paula) Allerding of Hastings; grandchildren Tyler J. Allerding of Tampa, Florida, Erin (Zachariah) Leary of Hastings, Katie (Richard) Grove of Sunfield, Abbie (Drew) Plemmons of Okemos; greatgranddaughters Emmerson Leary of Hastings, Isabella, Grace and Emilee Grove of Sunfield; great-grandsons Liam Leary and Calvin and Harrison Plemmons; siblings-in-law Duane (Marie) Allerding of Hastings, Kevin (Cheryl) Allerding of Hastings, and Terri (John) Catt of Lake Odessa; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living for their compassionate care during Doris' time with them. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025,11:00 AM, with a time of visitation one hour prior, at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Interim Healthcare and Hospice of West Michigan. 1971 E. Beltline Ave NE #216, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525: Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. * 4 I Ui' -dfs--- I I I « I IJ. s. » 1 J-' <t LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfrnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Adams, contact 616-690- Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPWEfi Of Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Hot Une Ibols & Eqnlpin^t 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I I I I I , I I I I i * J I < I ,fr I f t y ) t J J t 4 J J I’ ♦ J* r I I I J' <!)' jA^ai I I t I • «* • / J^rriv I r 4) b** . (A * r 1 r , . ; r !• I . »r .*4/ I I* t -.1 * V Si ■ M’ .. 99 I J ■ * ■ »* r W -T ■ r Jj ■ >1 eeC I 1^' I ‘V J I >, I.' I 4 4 ' i r L Vi IA 9 JI •» I -r^a*** ■li 7 k: X ’B i;% ’ ri n I I 1 • I AT I f • •n 1 / Sit I ff J I s i ■■."IX Paul Stephen Casarez * I S I I I r * - ■ I A t r . I I [ I I 1* Paul Stephen Casarez, aged lasting friendships. His love for 70, passed away peacefully sports extended into the realm on February 27, 2025, leaving of coaching, where he became a behind a legacy of love, beloved figure to many youths. 5^ dedication, and service. Born Paul’s encouragement and to Pablo and Joann Casarez guidance helped shape the lives on June 26,1954, Paul’s of countless young athletes, indomitable spirit and joy for instilling in them the values of life touched everyone who knew teamwork, discipline, and fair him, especially his siblings play. Pamela, David, Brenda, and Perhaps Paul’s most cherished role was Phillip. that of Executive Director of the Indian After graduating with a degree in Lake Nazarene Camp in Vicksburg, Ml. Chemical Engineering from Michigan There, he worked tirelessly to create a Technological University, Paul embarked welcoming and nurturing environment on a rewarding career starting with Olin Chemical in Charleston, TN, and finishing for children, youth, and families. His as an independent safety consultant with leadership and vision transformed the Process Improvement Institute. His keen camp into a haven for spiritual growth and intellect and problem-solving abilities community building. made him a respected figure in his field. Paul’s devotion to his family was Paul’s commitment to excellence was only unparalleled. As a loving husband to Carol, matched by his dedication to mentorship, father to Corbin and Kevin, and grandfather as he generously shared his knowledge to Leia and Aria, he was the cornerstone with colleagues and newcomers alike. of his family, offering unwavering support Beyond his professional pursuits, Paul and boundless affection. His legacy lives was a man of faith and fellowship, most on in the cherished memories and the recently attending the First Church of the Nazarene in Columbus, IN. His voice was a strong family bonds that he nurtured throughout his life. staple in church choirs and song worship Per his wishes, no services are planned. wherever they lived over the years. An avid golfer, Paul found serenity on the A private burial will take place at a later greens and fairways, where he also forged date in Hastings, Michigan. J I . 0. J ,J A I f.? •e James Ellis Johnston James Ellis Johnston passed away on March 4, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born on September 30, 1957, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Ellis Holmes Johnston and Alice Lorraine (Layle) Strimback. Jim attended Lakewood High School. His love for learning and his determination led him to further his education at Huntington College. Despite his developmental disabilities, Jim’s resilience and strength of character shone brightly throughout his life. In his professional journey, Jim demonstrated remarkable adaptability and a commendable work ethic. He found joy and purpose in various roles, from assisting customers at the local grocery store to bringing smiles to moviegoers at the theater. He also assisted at a preschool, where his kindness and gentle manner made a lasting impact on the young lives he touched. Jim was an amazing and wonderful man who, despite his challenges, left a positive mark on many. His kind and gentle nature was not just a personal trait, but a gift he shared generously c with the world around him. Jim’s ability to remain polite and considerate, even in si the face of adversity, was a B$ testament to his character. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, brother Durwood Birman, and nephew Patrick Strimback. He is survived by his siblings Beverly McClintock, Kathy Hoffman, Diane Smith, and Durwin “Curly” Birman, nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would especially like to thank the staff at Hope Network at both River Valley and Breton Valley facilities. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a funeral service to follow at Noon at Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 M-43, Hastings, Ml 49058, Pastor Brian Teed officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hope Network, One Hope Network Center, PO Box 890, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546, or online at https://hopenetwork. org/foundation/give. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. .W 4 I. ' r I i IIW A ! • ■ •I* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules Of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... 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I J t .1 1 3 <1 ♦ * ’1 r d n - • a �& J : 1 I r ’• U J I < 'i \ \ \ 1 f V K-VO ■ THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 13, 2025 7 3 1 s wI I I (1/ S. w c VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM t * * •V Vi ~ 1 'IK * & - Robert Gordon Bender I, I < 11 t* Robert Gordon Bender, of Middleville, Michigan, flew peacefully into his next great adventure, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, service, and love. He reunites with IT his beloved wife of 65 years, Carol Cox Bender, as well as his parents, Russell and Alice Bender, and his sister Beverly Bourgeau. Bob’s legacy continues through his children—Cheryl Hemond (Michael), Julie Cleary (Kevin), and Greg Bender. He was a cherished grandfather to Cal Cleary (Lynsi), Hannah Chesser (Dan), Sydney Johnson (Peter), and Gabby Hemond, and an adoring great-grandfather to Margo and Remi Chesser, and Peter Johnson. His sisters, Joan Tabor (Vinal) and Mary Wood (Steve), will also miss him dearly, along with a lifetime of friends and admirers. A proud alumnus of Thornapple Kellogg High School (Class of 1954) and Michigan State University, Bob earned a degree in Agricultural Education before taking to the skies. In 1959, his love for flight became his career as a U.S. Navy pilot. After years of active duty, he transitioned to the Navy Reserves, serving until 1990 and retiring as a captain in 2001— though his heart would forever remain in the cockpit. Back on the ground, Bob returned to Middleville in 1964 to run his 1,100-acre dairy farm, managing 500 head of cattle and the chaos that comes with it. But his passion didn’t stop at farming—Bob also found himself drawn into the world of politics. He served as 1 ■-»s JI X -r ; ) I r 1 I »»¥ TV i * 11 1 ^4 I 1 U-’: ’ I - r t. '<^1 'b - ‘-I 7 .'4v. •• “I t 1 H < I */ I I • * * 1 .J . 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Together, they hiked and camped across nearly every National Park in America, explored Europe, and spent idyllic summers on Mackinac Island—a place they held close to their hearts. Though Bob’s flight plan on earth has ended, the spirit of his adventure and kindness lives on in the lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Bob’s honor to From Houses to Homes in Guatemala (www.Fromhousestohomes. org). Bob’s family will receive friends on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Middleville United Methodist Church. Private burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Bob’s family. Fly high, Captain Bob. May you find endless skies, open trails, and Carol by your side once more. « •• * * I 4 t* 1'. < I I. ’I s I ar L ■'/ ~ WiaigiigZ • J CLASSIFIEDS / I 1 BIRTH j I I ANNOUNCEMENTS I I I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 U’:- Thatcher Coif Tobias, born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-16-25, to i < I ( L¥-: /■> 01 -G.. I % I I I i J V?*' »T K''-- ■ ( I I b I I I Daxtyn Armstrong, I Mackenzie and Daryn Armstrong of i Dowling. 3R. ’ :;n ■ born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-13-25, to ? i-C if. *A* BUYING WALNUT. HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-818-7793. Nora Leona Davis, A ' onne’i born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-10-25, to lalkW Jessica Willerick and Thomas Davis a .fl ;.a r TREE SERVICE I I I I f of Springfield. I EMPLOYMENT BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet­ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com if interested. ***** ft V •IP*^ Lincoln James Kubek, born at Corewell Health Pennock on 1-28- * • I t. I iae^’ 9 f I ** 25, to Shian and James Kubek of * •I Hastings. ’.Ar^k. ***** r u 1 Andrew Christopher Jones, I I I r b born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-6- I r • i.'s'jsl I 5 I I > r t I * J t-v f. / Ji I •: YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. 25, to Samantha and Kyle Jones of k if-! l’ Dowling. i,"*t idfkieie -V ^1 , I I r Edith Kelly Miller, born at Corewell Health Pennock on 2-5-25, to I I I 1 J You re our friends, our family, our neighbors.. .and our future. Meaghan and David Miller of I i I Hastings. Group ***** ’X J4’* r. t It!? ir *'• J* <V' I A hi* ' J >. * $ r ! i r 1 S'CT, HASTINGS PSNFONMING APTS CGNTEP , I . i I \I i ll ij T t T* J fi^ of ' A. « 5 , f r t •» ‘ p- 4 r * Your Community Connection 1,4 ■ Iv t d‘ s «4 <* « » I r 4 Professional Events I ! ! I ’ I , ?' 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J f .. .T , » I (. : I r fl » « • » 'JJiu, 03/1317:00[m ~ I<ii 03/14 I r-oopm ~ Sat, 03/1512:00pm &7:oopm L 4 I \ I '.cLcri'^' Ir I HI IS Musical I Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 4 .«• Middle School Pre-Festival Concert | '/mc, 03/1817:00 pm 1.”".,. 1 MSVMA MS Choral Festival | FH 3/211 L I r' .f A* f ' --/u .'J'L- k r Hastings Youth Choir (HYC) | Tmc, 5/2516:30 pm I 4 J - ) .j! 1 I I I •k I’ IL I / Band Ensembles Concert | .t I 4/117.W /w/ '1 HHS Choir Follies 17Ziz/, .///^ 17:00 pm 1 I I ■ am - 5:00 pm Thomapple Wind Band | Sun, 3/2313:00 pm I 4 r I i i‘''7 If . 1 r ;g« Special program note: The performance orH/iyllmi is Gonna Get You. scheduled for Saturday, March 22, lias been canceled. '» 1 I .I 1 Friday, March 14 - Friday Story Monday, March 17 - Crafting PACILLO LAWNCARE Taking new clients in Hastings. Phone (269)8386025. Delton. I J sory Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movie, Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1939 film starring Maureen O’Hara, Charles Laughton. Robert Newton, 5 p.m, Saturday, March 15 - Dungeons BUSINESS SERVICES Isabella and Leighton Tobias of 1 I r SCHEDULE & Dragons and Warhammer, 9 a.m. I <^sa HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Time 10:30 a.m. Ir Tn- . II Thursday, March 13 - Teen Advi­ *•» 'll Neymeiyer, his niece Della, his Terry Lee Neymeiyer, father-in-law Gerald McCole, and Sr., aged 64, of Hastings, his nephew Jonathan McCole. Michigan, passed away He is survived by his wife, peacefully on March 4, 2025, Denise; children, Aspen after a courageous battle Neymeiyer of Hastings, Terry with cancer. Terry was born Neymeiyer, Jr. of Moline, on October 18,1960, in and Bambi (Robinson) Grand Rapids, Michigan, the iii; Hollingsworth of Byron Center; son of Edward and Esther nronddoimh+aro Adriana and granddaughters Adriana and (Westbrook) Neymeiyer. ----- “—Lillian Gould, Brooklynn and Terry was a graduate of Jaelynn Neymeiyer; grandson Hudsonville High School. After completing his education, he embarked Brayden Neymeiyer; sisters Tammy on a fulfilling career as a Trailer Mechanic, Dull and Judy Richardson; mother-ina role he held for over 40 years until his law Betty McCole; sisters-in-law Sally retirement in 2020. On July 21,2001, Neymeiyer, Jill Neymeiyer; brothers-inTerry married Denise McCole, and they law Dave (Roxanne) McCole, Don (Deb) enjoyed 23 years together. McCole, and Dean McCole; and many Terry found joy in the simple things, nieces and nephews. especially the outdoors. He loved fishing, Visitation will be held on Friday, March hunting, and bowling. Every spring, he 14,2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at eagerly searched for morels in the woods Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, and enjoyed gardening. Terry’s generosity Hastings, Ml 49058. The funeral service knew no bounds, especially when it came will take place on Saturday, March 15, to helping others with their houses, and 2025, at 11:00 AM, with visitation starting one hour prior at Girrbach Funeral Home. he was always there to lend a hand. Preceding Terry in death were his Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. parents, Edward and Esther (Westbrook) girrbachfuneralhome.net. Neymeiyer, his brothers Ed, Rick, and Tim I I J r T ; ’r Terry Neymeiyer Pas- sions, 10 a.m.; PAWS for Reading, 3:30 p.m.; Lego Club. 4 p.m.; ; Tuesday, March 18 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Youth Gar-; den Club, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday. March 19 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269^945-4263. City of Hastings COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN City Council Agenda March 10, 2025 1. Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 PM 2. Roll call 3. Pledge to the flag * 4. Approval of the agenda * 5. Approval of the minutes of the February 24,2025, regular meeting V 6. Public Hearings: (None) 7. Public Comment: 8. Formal Recognitions and Presentations: A. Presentation from Dave Hatfield, Barry County Commissioner. V 9. Items for Action by Unanimous Consent: * A. Request from Gina McMahon, Recreation & Outreach Director of the YMCA of Barry County, to hold their yearly summer program at Fish Hatchery Park’s Large Pavillion and Fish Hatchery Building from June 17 through August 9,2025, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. * B. Request from J. Maizlish Mole of the Hastings Pride Committee to accept donations and sell merchandise at the Hastings Pride 2025 event at Thornapple Plaza on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. * C. Consider acceptance, with regret, the resignation of Ann Ulberg from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board, effective immediately. * D. Consider the Mayor’s appointment of Scott Schultz to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board with the consent of the Council. The term of appointment is March 11, 2025, through December 31,2025. * E. Receive and place on file four (4) invoices totaling $34,537.16. V10. Items of Business: * A. Conduct first reading of Ordinance 628 amendment to Division 2-V-2, Article II, of Chap­ ter 2 of the Hastings Code of 1970 to establish the purchasing and contracting procedures for the City of Hastings. Council Agenda Page 1 of 3 March 10,2025 * B. Conduct first reading of Ordinance 629 pertaining to text amendment to Section 90-883 Driveways. The Planning Commission has recommended an amendment to Section 90-883 (b)(4) increasing the maximum driveway width at the property line from 20 feet to 24 feet. * C. Motion to approve, under the direction of staff. Relay for Life of Barry County’s annual request to hold the Relay for Life event supporting the American Cancer Society in Tyden Park from 12:00 PM Saturday, September 13, 2025, through 12:00 PM on Sunday, Septem­ ber 14, 2025, and to adopt Resolution 2025-03, staying the necessary ordinances. * D. Motion to approve, under direction of staff, Michigan Cyclocross, LLC request to con­ duct the “Kisscross Cyclocross” bicycle racing event in Fish Hatchery Park from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 14,2025, and adopt Resolution 2025-04, staying the necessary ordinances. * E. Motion to adopt the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan as presented. * F. Motion to approve the purchase of a tow behind air compressor from AIS Construction in the amount of $27,050. 11. Staff Presentations and Policy Discussion: 12. City Manager Report: * A. Fire Chief Jordan Monthly Report * B. Library Director Edelman Monthly Report * C. Assessor Rashid Monthly Report V13. Reports and Communications: * A. Hastings Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Minutes - March 3,2025 14. Public Comment: 15. Mayor and Council comment: 16. Adjourn * Items with enclosures. V Motion under agenda heading requires roll call vote. Council Agenda Page 2 of 3 March 10,2025 Guidelines for Public Comment Public Comment is welcomed and appreciated. Please follow these simple guidelines to ensure all have an opportunity to be heard. All comments and questions will be made through the chair. All comments will be made in a courteous and civil manner; profanity and personal attacks will not be tolerated. Please limit the length of your comments to 3 minutes. If you are a member of a group, please appoint a spokesperson to speak on behalf of the group (those speaking on behalf of a group may be provided additional time). Please state your name before offering comment. Council Agenda Page 3 of 3 March 10,2025 I ♦ ♦ I I A s �* 8 Thursday, March 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, 2008 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $76,144.33 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Common street address (if any); 5729 Marsh Rd, Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2025. the amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the Present: Hall, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Bellmore, James, Mayack Absent: None county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Shawnda Robinson and Mathew Hallifax, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION, being a mortgage dated May 28,2021, and recorded on June 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29.2024 number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 11/100 DOLLARS ($246,600.11). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS, CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDEMENTS, RECORDED IN 2016-010383 AND RE RECORDED IN 2017-05529, AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AS AMENDED. Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: February 20,2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Kenneth J. Johnson (P69564), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 5955 West Main Street, Suite 509, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009. Telephone: (312) 541-9710. File No.: Ml 24 6194 (02-20)(03-13) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSDANNER.COM Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346. MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24,2019, in Document No. 2019-005031, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Parcel 1; Part of Lot(s) 5 and 6. Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as; Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning: thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3: Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at right angles tor the true place of beginning; thence South 6.0 feet; thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South to a point West of the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, March 20. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Karen Hickey, An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage . Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2021, and recorded on November 1, 2021, as Document Number: 2021-013538, Barry County Records, said mortgage was corrected by an Affidavit of Scrivener's Error dated February 3, 2025 and recorded February 5, 2025 by Document Number 2025-000877, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated February 04,2025 and recorded February 11.2025 by Document Number: 2025-001003. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty and 99/100 ($170,880.99) including interest at the rate of 4.37500% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of the North 70 acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; Thence North 676 feet for a place of beginning: Thence North 258 feet; Thence West 260 feet; Thence South 258 feet; Thence East 260 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to a Highway Rig ht of Wav for Highway \Nay Hiohwav M-66. EXCEPT 120 FOOT WIDE Y PARCEL, 60 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF M-66 HWY AS CONSTRUCTED PARCEL DEEDED TO STATE IN LIBER 307, PAGE 377. Commonly known as: 8260 S M 66 HWY. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used tor agricultural purposes. If tne property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: February 20, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates. PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case N<^ 25MI00035-1 (02-20)(03-13) 7* k -t., STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate * ATf? ./ i r 1 1 4=1 U B 'r nnwu ’!T0W* ‘Cl » Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to appoint Board of Review member, Doug Lectka Roll Call Vote All Ayes, motion passes ilQHtno iflbnroGO, ; '(d V ( TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John M. Bergsma. Jr., died on January t 2025. There is no probate estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against John M. Bergsma, Jr. or the Ray Bergsma Protection Trust u/a/d March 29, 2024, will be forever barred unless presented to Jean S. Ray, the trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ■ffwrco. 1 » I-»J Approved the Consent Agenda ) I* J r 1 ( ' )f1T '-20G ■onboiO I r 1 I 1 ‘ * I ;.k r) J nr 10 #• r A f Ji Jdj SSStfttJ Wn i- nirtt, I ♦ 3* i s 3Con I I Date: March 6, 2025 James Curcio (P83113) 625 Kenmoor Ave SE Ste 301 Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 (616) 226-1861 jcurcio@curciolawmi.com Attorneys for Trustee Motion to approve the prepay to PLM for Algonquin Lake 2025 weed treatment Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement and permit for Algonquin Lake fireworks show Roll Call Vote All Ayes, motion passes r 1 I J « J 4 iouGaemaM >!• fnno?i ess Wbnmf) baSBf'; ’ 'v 4 I nrrnM ;3raUJ-*- I k 1 1 I! r r I I 4<T'* WoStelTli f r J ( Jean S. Ray Trustee 3003 East Michgain Ave., #1273 Lansing, Ml 48912 k I b I r 4 ii ijl? f u I. iiM.UsiJr' I i Adjournment 8:12 pm I Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk if NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent Trust f I { 1 I Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor The Kermit R. Merrow and Elsie G. Merrow I i I i Revocable Trust Fourth Restatement I 3 t ! I dated June 22. 2022 TO ALL CREDITORS: 4 I NOTICE TO CREDITORS: SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Justin D. Drenth, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage; October 22, 2019 Recorded on October 28, 2019, in Document No. 2019-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC fZkZa Quicken Loans, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Two and 28/100 Dollars ($195,862.28) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT, AS RECORDED IN UBER 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 12 AND BONIFACE POINT, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 65, IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 473 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST SIDE GOLDSMITH PROPERTY 300 FEET TO SHORE UNE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR FIFTY FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID GOLDSMITH LINE 300 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, THENCE EASTERLY OF CENTER HIGHWAY FOR 50 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO COMMENCING IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO SAID PLEASURE POINT AND SAID BONIFACE POINT IN SECTION 6, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST PINE; THENCE EASTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY LEADING TO PLEASURE POINT 373 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 300 FEET TO THE SHORE LINE OF PINE LAKE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SHORE LINE FOR 50 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY PARALLEL WITH SAID MILLER LINE 300 FEETTOTHE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY THENCE WESTERLY IN THE CENTER OF HIGHWAY 50 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 10727 Center St, Plainwell, Ml 49080 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated In this notice. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 The decedents, Kermit R. Merrow, born t r. September 17. 1924. and Elsie G. Merrow. -t V born December 24, 1926. Settlors of Kermit i - ? 4. J In t R. Merrow and Elsie G. Merrow Revocable Trust Fourth* Restatement dated June 22, i • 1 r I -1 I ? f rtJ 2022. who last lived at 1821 N. East Street, Apartment 5, Hastings, ir f?’ V Michigan 49058, I .1 I died: Kermit R. Merrow, October 24. 2015; vf! * <* IA I I / in Elsie G. Merrow. February 14, 2025 h 4 J Creditors of the Decedents are notified that k -•k all claims against the Kermit R. Merrow and Elsie G. Merrow Revocable Trust Fourth Restatement dated June 22, 2022 will be 1 V I forever barred unless presented to Michael J. McPhillips, Kermit Successor Trustee R. Merrow and I I 4 t I of the 4 Elsie G. Merrow . - - Revocable Trust Fourth Restatement dated ■i June 22, 2022 within 4 months from the date J *' ■ i fci!: . ft J IP of publication of this Notice. I 11 Date of Publication of this Notice: 3/4/2025 * 1 d!8»’ 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 T 269-945-3512 11 * r I !3( r /JU f NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on March 27, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE -Greg Walejewski and Jessica Walejewski, original mortgagors, granted a Mortgage to Coastal Community Bank, dated September 1, 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-012600, in official records of Barry County Register of Deeds, Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $51,202.67. The following described premises situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to-wit: Lot 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 625 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333 Property ID# 08-41-128-100-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. This notice is from a debt collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For more information, please call: (513) 8526066 Daniel A. Cox Wood 4- Lamping, LLP Attorneys for Servicer 600 Vine Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 File 2412040 1554354 (02-27)(03-20) *T>«* 4 I 2 : A 5W in rt A I } • I t ■ 'is .1 ■ r J w. 1 .r N •I t r * /-'J 4.^ I % J rt* - '. i ‘i *. 1.1 -Ml I ** *6 r J AAh Ml 1 (•Ilkw • -•1 r n».’ • IX. 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A > I• : 7A •‘t. •Jr 11 k' r / I 1 b * J.': I I r. 'I ‘PJtu >' w ’ X. . 'I ■> ■ * (02-27)(03-20) ♦ I 'Wrt J * . V*. If-.ei I •• r ' I . 5 •» .1 » ntl KI * • J1 Michael J. McPhillips 4 .♦l '€ X • L t kr-T^ 4' a .a; V h Wl 1?’ Decendent: John M. Bergsma JR. Date of birth: Febraury 17.1951 Approved the Agenda V 1 Il I'. and recorded on March 29,2024 and given document 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY WWW. SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 12, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the HastingsBanner.com k .1 �I 11 * a ’Sfc •A A 1 I I; $ •> I SPORTS I « II « •Y: I K •l A- .+ s RI V •/ s I V w b *\ sL b I'>s I Y t K I I. ' b i I V, ?«SSeS www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, March 13, 2025 9 K li 5 Hewitt plans to be even stronger on court at Olivet I . sH b ll fl 4* I. I *•0 « Ob I * % f^' ; •h •* •’ Is* •i 4 s .b. « < > * * r Sb s Y 4 . Brett Bremer Sports Editor I •i h, h I The girls bouncing off her in the paint ' for the past two or three seasons might not have believed it, but Hastings senior ' Rachael Hewitt has plans to start weight lifting this spring in preparation to play some college basketball. A physical force around the basket, whether she was wearing a protective face guard during her junior season or leading the Saxons in points, steals, rebounds, three-pointers and blocked shots as a senior, Hewitt signed her Na­ tional Letter of Intent to join the Olivet College Women’s Basketball program inside the Hastings High School gym­ nasium Thursday. I really wanted to be close to home, and in a small town because I don’t like big cities. I really liked the coaches. They kept in contact with me all the time. I had another option, but I really liked how these coaches always stayed in contact and invited me all the time to stuff like camps and games.” Hewitt said the Comet coaching staff hasn’t set up a prep plan or her yet, but she knows she wants to start weight lifting to prep for next season and on the court she said the biggest thing she has . to do is keep improving her shooting. She averaged 16 points per game and ; 7.8 rebounds per game this season and ' was named first team all-conference in ;the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. The Saxon varsity season ended last 'Wednesday in a tough district semifinal b * — 1 V - » T ♦ b 'n f* Tl. V ' _____ i_ ) I I F,N . _-1, ' 4 - V I I • WlI ■ i : flj £< ■ h' U^. 4« ... * ■ ■[ * b ■ * I ------- ’ r s •. r*. 1—a . S t . b b It i b <Ti, i * d 4 k % Ji* ' BMi’ 1 < L 9 I i I 41 I. ■ '’C .J»x I ■’A'', ( I I •* I I ?<?! Id r ( * 4 *r « « ’ rv ■ i . h w *'U> I xl •J , ei: ■ »» ’ /<, »l I L s i 1» f d t k >« 1 i *, ■ i’S^» I i I IF*...’‘Sk K» r-ftU. KA 4 I I r ,1 i I ’ ii 1 Ir I WWA J> • *«e n •V » < r>- 1 » »► •*» •*»>. ^3 Stu "n '*B^ i itJk I **1* s £ i K 4f MO Wfhi.' •• ’ -‘i^ ** t* ^-- •09:7-/ ‘'ilt. ^1? ’in • ri* I fl J I" mb- t 1*^ A 4 i« 4b w b * •R loss at Olivet High School. The Saxons played their final district ballgame Wednesday, Hewitt signed her NLI on Thursday and she had plans to visit the Olivet College campus Friday for scholar day to look into joining the honors program. She has plans to study business at Olivet. “I just want to have a job in business where I work with people,” Hewitt said. She is thankful her parents Mark and Jill Hewitt helped her make the most of her time on the basketball court. Ra­ chael started working with the Attack Basketball club in Kalamazoo as a sixth grader and eventually spent time in the Michigan Basketball Academy club out of Grand Rapids. Rachael has also played volleyball and softball at Hastings High School. “[Basketball] was my first sport,” Rachael said. “I started in the YMCA and then I just fell in love with it, and I was the best at it. I just picked that one. Then I started going to training and then I realized I wanted to play in college, and I tried getting scouted.” “Attack built me,” she added. “I was bad before I went there. [Alton] Tucker saved me. He saved my shot and taught me everything I know pretty much. “I was actually scared of him at first. He would throw a football pad at me and then I would go to the back of the line until he caught me, and then he would tell me to get to the front to go again. “You would go up for a lay-up and he would just whack you with it.” V 4 Pl / bV2 1 11 ' % 4 >wl I fc.—; * > • > •b » I ,•■1^ Hastings senior Rachael Hewitt signs her National.Letter of Intent to join the Olivet College Women’s Basketball program next year, Thursday in the Hastings High School gymnasium. Photo by Brett Bremer By the time she was on the Saxon varsity scoring through contact was a regular occurrence for Hewitt whether a whistle blew or not. Her last basket as a Saxon looked like so many before, rushing down the left side of the lane to post up on the block on an inbound play. She made one dribble to her left and then turned back to her right with a defender on her back to put the ball up and in. It had Hastings within two points with less than a minute to go, but the Saxons couldn’t finish their comeback bid. “We tried really hard. Our eflbrt was really good,” Hewitt said. It was a tough end to a senior season that Hewitt enjoyed. She said one of her biggest varsity highlights was the team winning a tournament at Loy Norrix early this season. ^36: IS** ST”* * *a »w^ ■*% ^r- i4lF' 4 <M- ** ri H 1 -S •* . I t I B ‘Wc‘ 4 4 u io^ > 1 W b d ftK SI ae;.. 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' t z I El; 4' i 9 S 3ir^-T'• '*> . >4. .f <<» »» / »I z r I ' I ;t I ■ 1' . I -’J: J .r 1 ■t' I .■ • •’J r *I ■ ■ t t. 1 ■ I > 9 / 1 r I 4 I « T, I J t /Fj'’ " I I I 'J fl rJ J* ' 1^ * r i Saxons compete with state’s best at 02 bowling finals ^b; « ( y. •H * lA * lU ( ■ I Handful of scoring swims for DK/Hastings at SCC meet Eklunds hit milestones for P-W in district win over DK b Brett Bremer Sports Editor Brett Bremer Sports Editor I The Hastings girls placed 14th in the team competition and Saxon freshman Andrew Barton placed 46th in the boys’ singles compe­ tition at the MHSAA Division 1 Bowling Finals at Century Bowl in Waterford the weekend of Feb— 28-March 1. The Hastings girls’ threw eight Baker games and two regular games during the girls’ team finals Feb. 28. The Saxons put together a total pinfall of2,617 pins. The Hast­ ings girls had top Baker games of 181 and 161 from among their eight throughout the course of the day. The top eight teams from the qual­ ifying earned spots in a match play bracket. Swartz Creek was tops in qualifying with an overall pinfall of 3,337 and to roll through the match play competition to the state cham­ pionship. Swartz Creek outscored Cedar Springs 148-138, 223-115 and 201-196 in three Baker contests to clinch the state champions. The Flint Kearsley boys rolled to a team state title in Division 2 too, beating out New Boston Hu­ ron in the championship match. New Boston Huron and Kearsley had finished the boys’ qualifying games 1-2 in the standings. It was Barton’s turn to take the lanes or the MHSAA Division 2 Singles State Finals Saturday, March 1, and he put up a total pin­ fall of 1,020 through six games. He closed his day with his two highest scoring games of the tournament -a 212 and 179. The top 16 of 56 bowlers in the singles qualifying earned spots in a match play bracket. Brayden Siders, a Carleton Airport sophomore, was the top bowler in qualifying with an overall pinfall of 1,325. Flint Kearasley senior Trent Zemore and St. Clair Shores Lake Shore junior Gregg Winters tied for 15th to be the last two match play qualifiers. They had overall scores of 1,183. In the end, it was Vicksburg junior Jordan Butler outscoring DeWitt sophomore Griffin Linde­ mann in the finals of the match­ play bracket. In two games, Butler outscored Lindemann 400-387. Tecumseh junior Kierra Pinter won the D2 girls’ singles champi­ onship Saturday. The Panthers had one good run early on, but couldn’t slow down the Pewa­ mo-Westphalia girls who entered the state tournament number two in the MHSAA’s Division 3 Power Ratings. Pewamo-Westphalia (25-0) scored a 78-16 win over the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Pewamo-Westphalia High School Wednesday, Feb. 5. The Pirates followed up with a 56-16 win over NorthPointe Christian in the district final Friday and then outscored Saugatuck 51-23 in an MHSAA Division 3 Regional Semifinal Monday. “Pewamo is just a machine,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “They came out up 12-1, and we actually went on a 9-0 run to make it 12-10. After seeing them play Saugatuck [Monday] it showed how special that run was. Afterwards they went on a 66-6 run to finish out the game.” Delton Kellogg senior Josie Williams closed out her varsity basketball tenure with the Panthers by scoring eight of her team’s 16 points. Junior guard Addie Stampfler, playing a little shy of 100 percent, added seven points. “Pewamo made 11 three point shots, and move the ball seamlessly,” Lil­ libridge said. “It was a great look at where we want to be in the future.” Peyton Eklund set a school record with eight three pointers and led the Pirates with 28 points. It was also a milestone night for P-W head coach Steve Eklund who earned his 300th varsity coaching victory at P-W. NorthPointe earned its spot in Friday’s district final with a 55-31 win over the Saranac girls in their Wednesday eve­ ning district semifinal last week. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We'd love to hear about it! Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER VI A ninth-place time of 1 minute .94 seconds by DJ Kuck in the 100-yard backstroke was the top finish for the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team at the Southwestern and Central (SCC) Michigan Swim Conference Cham­ pionship this season. Kuck won the ‘ B ’ Final of the race, swimming faster than all but the top four swimmers who had qualified for the ‘A’ Final in the event. Carter Pratt of Marshall had a stellar time of 55.11 seconds to win the ‘A’Final of the race in the Otsego High School pool. The conference championship was held Feb. 28- March 1. The DK/Hastings team had a pair of swimmers score among the top 16 in the 50-yard freestyle during the March 1 finals. Caleb Kramer placed 12th in that spring with a time of 25.95 and Colton Baker was 13th in 26.44. Baker also contributed a sixth-place diving performance. He closed the 11-dive competition with 273.00 points and earned a spot in last week’s regional diving competition. Kuck added a 13th-place time of 1:05.07 in the 100-yard butterfly at the SCC Championship. Reese Hammond swam to an 1 Ith-place time of 6:45.57 for the DK/Hastings team in the 500-yard freestyle, Justine Bayabay scored with a 16th-place time of 1:24.47 in the 100-yard breaststroke for the DK/ Hastings team too. The meet was filled with personals best times for the DK/Hastings boys. The top relay performances for the DK/Hastings team were in the 200- yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay where teams tenth. Plainwell was well ahead of the field in the day’s final team stand­ ings with 480 points. Otsego was second with 416 ahead of Marshall 384, Allegan 321, South Haven 228, Sturgis 188, Harper Creek 185 and Hastings 78. Plainwell’s Sam Harper and Otsego’s Liam Smith both won two individual events each. Smith took the 200-yard individual medley in 1:52.44 and the 100-yard breast­ stroke in 1:00.31. He was also a part of victorious Bulldog teams in the 200-yard medley relay and the 400yard freestyle relay. Harper won the 200-yard freestyle in 1:44.70 and the 500-yard freestyle in 4:41.20, and he was a part of runner-up finishes for the Trojans in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. Baker was the last DK/Hastings competitor this winter as he closes his season by placing 25lh at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Diving Regional hosted by Grand Rapids Northview Thursday. He put together a score of 118.35 through five dives. 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Lapeer, Ml 48446 Oraup 'f? 1 < r 4 �f I 1 I 10 Thursday, March 13, 2025 THE HASTINGSBANMER I r* STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 25030040-NC In the matter of Jean Marie Leak TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 4/02/2025 at 145 p.m. at Barry County Trial Court, Family Division Room FC01, 206 W Court St. Ste 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty Bar No. 41960 for the following purpose(s): Petition for name change If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully partcipate in court proceedings, please contact the court immeditalely to make arrangements. Date: 2-26-25 Jean Leak 1028 Old Barn Ln Freeport Ml 49325 616-633-3361 < GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM * STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of The Reuben M. Fish Trust Date of Birth December 7 1922 TO ALL CREDITORS’ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: the decedent, Reuben M. Fish, died January 11, 2025, leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forevdred barred unless presented to Steve R. Fish and Amanda R. Novak, Trustees, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3/10/25 Rhodes McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Steve R. Fish & Amanda R. Novak c/o Rhodes McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Rylee Nicholson and Ty Sinclair, joint tenants Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: September 30, 2022 Recorded on October 7,2022, in Document No. 2022-010426, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred TwentySix Thousand Seven Hundred TwentyEight and 77/100 Dollars ($226,728.77) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: The North 5 acres of the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 2340 E State Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1553861 (02-27)(03-20) Big Viking push extends district semifinal to overtime Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings dispatched one Capital Area Activities Conference White Divi­ sion foe, but couldn't down a second in the MHSAA Division 2 District Tourna­ ment at Olivet High School this week. The Lakewood varsity girls’ basketbail team fell 41-36 in overtime against confer­ ence foe Eaton Rapids in tlie district semi­ finals Wednesday. The Greyhounds scored the game’s first nine points and still had a nine-point lead as the clock ticked down towards three minute to go in the game. Talk about believing in themselves and grit, these girls never gave up and fought hard. Pm most proud of their ef­ fort and desire. They left it all out there,” Lakewood head coach Luke Farrell said. The Greyhounds had a big night on the offensive glass and the Vikings had a few too many turnovers throughout the first half. Lakewood cleaned up those to problem areas a bit in the second half, but putting the ball in the basket continued to be a challenge until sophomore guard Avery Farrell buried a three-pointer with 3:12 to go in the ballgame that cut the Greyhound lead down to 31-25. Ana Grant knocked down a couple of free throws, Johanna Duits blocked a putback attempt by the Greyhounds’ Rylee Winkelman, Grant knocked down as bucket in the paint and then drew a Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential ■ purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly a ong said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road. Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such ssIg If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 6. 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 charge at the other end of the floor. Finally a putback by senior forward Liz Markwart for the Vikings tied the game at 31 -31 with 1:15 to play in regulation. The teams traded buckets in the final minute, with a putback from Duits tying the game at 33-33 with about 36 seconds to go. The two teams went into overtime tied at 33-33 as a three-point attempt from the top of the key with time running about was swiped away by the Greyhounds. Eaton Rapids knocked down a three half a minute into overtime and led for the rest of the night. All three points for the Vikings in the extra four minutes came on free throws by Markwart. A steal and lay-up by the Greyhounds Avail Vozar sealed the win for her team. Grant had a team-high 11 points. Duits and Markwart closed the night with nine points apiece for the Vikings, and the freshman center Duits had a massive all-around game. She finished with 17 rebounds including seven on the offensive end. Avery Farrell had three points and Heidi Carter finished with two points. Markwart had four rebounds and Carter contributed four assists and three steals. As a team a, the Vikings shot 67 percent from the free throw line, which was one of its top performances all season long. Lakewood closes the season with a 6-14 record. The Greyhounds won all three match-ups with the Vikings this season taking four-point and 11 -point wins during the conference season. Eaton Rapids (13-11) went on to beat host Olivet 54-30 in the district final Friday night, but saw its tournament run in a 47-22 loss to Goodrich in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifi­ nals at Pinckney High School Monday. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear owt^j^ip ofjhe prpj^rty. potential purchaser is e^Hluraged to contact the A county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and tender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording; August 10, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST EAST, FEET LINE; THENCE 231 PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (if any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Mt 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600,3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1554208 (02-27)(03-20) ,i f' J HastingsBanner.com I I J Ji* 3 >. Beard 41st in qualifying at D3 bowling finals Brett Bremer V * r f 1 ► /I ; nlhup s 1 / / s 1WV id t r fl Sports Editor 50’:^ r !i / rs fO f J •<1 I JUf/ J an ; rtftw /I 4 I' ‘ iq H • >1 LVd )} •514; j iOt Lo! j . ■ I ' k I qc oiuninr -nj. I t 1 /t' z fHK' 01'jfu H ' t fj I ; nioq-t- tr i . -J. u nnmnoi J 1 1 k' It V i I itfalttw* » qO; di ) cJn<*^ ' i ii*rj7o iuads r I ' bnnodv lomf t > J A .MBWi >el « 'f tlM. I t t 1;’ I f « I I I » 1 I J I I ♦ , t I I J 1 i 1 u ; / I 1 1 J t i I i I t } J 4 )I 1 i - /JS. 6?. $ 1 0 I / I V-g ' a > .s Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period ; of active duty has concluded less than 90 • days ago, or if you have been ordered to ; active duty, please contact the attorney ', for the party foreclosing the mortgage at ' the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following ■ mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Zachary R. Koon and Sierra W. O’Connell Koon, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2016 and recorded December 14, 2016 ' in Instrument Number 2016-012461 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by. assignment.There is claimed to be due at the ‘ date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Seven and 53/100 Dollars ($66,43753). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 20, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post. Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, thence South 2640 feet to the center of the section; thence West parallel with the North section line 650 feet to the point of beginning: thence ♦ North 660 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line; thence West parallel with the North section line 132 feet; thence South parallel with the North and South 1/4 line 660 feet: thence East parallel with the North section line 132 feet to the point of beginning. Also conveying an easement for said parcel for ingress and egress commencing at the center of the section; thence North 33 feet; thence West 650 feet; thence South 66 feet; . thence East 650 feet; thence North 33 feet to the point of beginning. 14460 Burchette Rd, Plainwell. Michigan 49080. The redemption ; period shall be 6 months from the date of; such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. 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( 1 I k ’ •• t t * (■ I T» I 1 t •V V H’ I i j' 1 I , I I I' I I u 1 X 'I I I' •'. V IJI ‘)h 'Q'H I I ■. ’ I i■ f IJ is •u it 5 11 I T n (I 11. / X r. s F; ■{ I• ♦ ♦ a I5 J /I I ■I 4 ♦ ♦ I J / I NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. 1' B W Lakewood senior Lucas Beard closed out an outstanding our seasons of varsity bowling by placing 41 st in the qualifying at the MHSAA Division 3 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals Saturday, March 1, at Jax 60 in Jackson. Beard had top games of 210 and 197 among his six games in the qualifying which included 56 of the state’s top D3 bowlers. He put together an overall pin­ fall of 1,074 for the day. The top 16 bowlers in qualifying earned spots in the match play round of the toumament.Joshua Gunderson, a sophomore from Croswell-Lexington, finished tops in the qualifying with an overall pinfall of 1,363, finishing 16 pins ahead of the runner-up, senior Hunter Ross from Almont. Overall fortheday,Gundersonknocked down a couple more pins, but it was Ross to ra11 ied to take the state singles champi­ onship. Ross put together games of 187 and 190 to beat out Gunderson’s 192 and 183 by two pins in the championship finals of the match play bracket. A couple of Capital Area Activities Conference White Division bowlers advanced through the qualifying. Port­ land senior Eli Dakin was fourth with an overall pinfall of 1,293 and Olivet junior Michael Fitzner 15th with a score of 1,218. Fremont senior Gavin Payne was the last of the 16 match play qualifiers with ’ an overall score of 1,212. Standish Sterling senior Paige Valiad was the D3 girls’ singles state champion Saturday. The Standish Sterling boys and Livonia Clarenceville girls won team state cham­ pionships on Friday, Feb. 28, at Jax 60. Un 1 I. V I 11 V 1 �•'fc..z ’A * w C'. » 1 • ■sJ f » ’.I k 'I'.r I 1 1 1 J I t«* WA•< *rt y •V •1 fi' I s f f: 9 5 p. Brett Bremer Sports Editor I fl ♦ f t f I I I I. »(- I t 1 , ( k J % ' i I >• I I ’ 4 I I > f. ) H« p > { 4 I r. j J I I I r J,. I I I r ( r * I T T I k i '-TV I I k 1 I i I! ■ * r I f T I 4 > I 'J 'kl -Ab , I I ' ix*' ■ h, r « f t. c I ib. (ijl , I 1 I . I- T ' < i* A t I 4 f I J . Ij-. I < < I 4 r I I 4 I **1 + ‘r. • l> ) < J 4 /4 t ‘f I / I { I I I 1 ; i 1 .* .-2 r c; I \ It was about as even of a match-up as the Saxons had all season long according to head coach Ben Wilson. That left it all down to a bounce here or there, and too many times the Saxon shots bounced the wrong way off the rim Wednesday, March 5, in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals at Olivet High School. The host Eagles (9-14) took a 32-29 win over the Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team (7-16). “The kids played hard like they always do,” Wilson said. “They were really feeling that loss on Wednesday. I could tell how much they care and how much they wanted it. I think that is all we can hope forgoing into March, that kids want to take advantage of the opportunity.” A bucket in the post on an inbounds play by Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt had Hastings within 31-29 with 42 seconds to go in the ballgame, and a Hewitt steal at the end of the press moments later got the ball back for her team. She took the ball the length of the floor and then kicked it out for an three-point attempt by Maddie Peake, but Peake’s attempt to take the lead came up short. Another Eagle turnover with 17.3 seconds to go gave the Saxons another shot in the closing moments, but Hewitt had a tough shot blocked in the paint. The Eagles upped their lead to three at the free throw line with 5.9 seconds to go and then survived a half-court shot from the Saxons’ Bri Darling that glanced off the backboard. “They came out and had some things we weren’t ready for in terms of our prepa­ ration from film,” Wilson, the first-year Saxon head coach said. “They came out and played a lot of zone that we didn’t see going into that very much. Had to make some adjustments there. So, we didn’t shoot it great. We were down three at the half. They came out and hit some big shots in the second half. We played a lot more man than we were planning on playing. “They had a really good player that we knew and did a really nice job. A couple other kids hit some big shots. We put pres­ sure on them the last three or four minutes and we were able to force some turnovers and had opportunities to tie it and the ball just didn’t go in. It was a tough one from that sense, but played really hard as we always do and if we have a chance to do that game over again and who knows what might have happened.” Junior forward Magan Priesman had 12 points to lead the Eagles. Wilson said guard Bella Friddle did a solid job de­ fending her and that most of Priesman’s points came from the free throw line. The Eagles shot 19 free throws on the night and the Saxons shot just six. “We knew that the base oftheir offense was going to be screen away, curl cut and get to that basket area, and that is where they were able to pick up most of those fouls,” Wilson said. He had planned to throw a zone de­ fense at the Eagles, a change-up like the Eagles threw the Saxons’ way, but Olivet got a few too many good looks at the basket early for the Saxons to stay in their zone. Hastings played about half zone and half man defense throughout the regular season, and Wilson said his girls have been really tough in man-to-man as the season has wound down and leaned on that more heavily down the stretch, “We have been switching really well, have been physical on the ball and have been rebounding really well on the de­ fensive side,” Wilson said. •w VJS ?aa I J i I 4< s -: IL'**. •. V fl. ! > ! •* •^35 4 iv' 4? - t a ■iZ 5 c i i ■■ b • ■' • ** I ♦-iM I* I 'Ja. S f te .4 •. fl * .. I I I >. r, I 1 ^.’ ■-% 1 i < ’-o * , 41 IT <» >'d « I > .4 V to •rtii A V £. The Saxons’ Bella Friddle {23) glides to the hoop past Olivet junior MyKenzie Lake during their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal ballgame at Olivet High School Wednesday, March 5. Photos by Perry Hardin “Our man, we gave up 32 points, I’m not going to complain about that ever,” Wilson added. “I felt more comfortable with the way our defense was playing that we kind of became a primarily man team down the stretch. We were able to switch on everybody, and contest shots, and they did a great job of that. We just had a few more we wanted to get into the basket on our end.” On that offensive end, Hewitt had a game-high 14 points. Hastings also got eight points from Darling, five from Peake and three from Victoria Tack. Eaton Rapids took an overtime victory over Lakewood in the first district semifinal ballgame of±e evening in Olivet Wednes­ day, and the Greyhounds went on to defeat Olivet 54-30 in ±e district final Friday. “We had a lot of growth and improve­ ment over the year,” Wilson said of his Saxons. “We were fortunate to have five seniors on this steam, and also got a lot of minutes and time for our juniors and sophomores who played varsity this year. There is a lot to look forward to. We have some kids coming back from injury next year, and that’s really exciting, who were really limited. “We’re going to have a lot of turnover and have a lot of kids are going to be in new positions, and I am excited forthem. I know, meeting with them last week after [the loss to Olivet] they were excited about getting after it this summer and looking forward to the season next year.” 4 •A it ;J.'. 1 / A x« i f •t. sc • .< •J- , A * • ■?> «: tr 'I 6T •'‘5 IK ' & i 2 H I prz- J i i*. •« • fl Ji» sXX> LF li t •?*> *1 I 4 4 » ( k r.-> I I n J J I r / . t r I I i I tI ■ •*. *» •e A*' r jAf.'-r : * 1 I «eii w? It. •t * r ’ ? ” Si? I w * • t; i I v« V n 9 * 0 .J. “ ♦ 4* k 11 Last Saxon chances won’t fall in semi’s at Olivet A ; 1.^ *» .♦ I www.HastingsBanner.com I Thursday, March 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I Saxon senior Rachael Hewitt (25) powers her way to the rim through Olivet defender MyKenzie Lake during their district semifinal bailgame at Olivet High School Wednesday. Hastings head coach Ben Wilson tries to settle his girls late in their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal against Olivet at Olivet High School Wednesday, March 5. I I I i I I I I I J I 1 1 1 I I rr IC k Gars’ Magnuson 25th at DI diving regional ..-Gr r* c e I ;■ < t 1)^ <^ * r' » e i ' r - 5 <* •t- 9^ ), 4k Brett Bremer Sports Editor * J •; f p I . *1 . -3iS’' /' f.’' 0 J4 J I I J /J r: rr/‘ i A 1.^ z* .d » I’. » IJ 4’ »' f / < r 4 i ■ I f « ' I r , A s I J » •(T' « I -I I -r .LI Tfi H I .' • J' r,,y.. I ■' D:-\” i k . f e < » I '' f r" I * -♦ I r I » ! *1 ' I r « i Grand Rapids Gars junior Ethan Mag­ nuson closed out the 2024-25 varsity boys’ swimming and diving season at theMHSAALowerPeninsulaDivision 1 Diving Regional hosted by Hudsonville Thursday. Magnuson was about ten points shy of getting through the first round of cuts. He put together a score of 94.95 points through five dives which had him 25th overall. The top 13 in the end earned spots in the MHSAA Division I L.P. Boys’ Swimming and Diving Finals that will be held at the Holland Aquatic Center March 14-15. East Kentwood’s Fidele Byiringiro won the regional championship with an 11-dive score of 417.60 points, and Grandville’s Brody Agema was the run­ ner-up with a score of 402.35. The Gars’ lone state qualifier this winter is freshman Gabriel Van in the 100-yard butterfly. J I t iS>» .at 4 i 0 I GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! I it * ,1 ' / ■ i ( I r ’ I r J If you see news happening, or if you jusf wanf us fo know obouf something going on I ■f.' I u: If 't H I IL. X < tr cr«* .s» I jti ' fr .I* 'fc’’ ’ .K J * * «TBn r <• ■r I • ? i r f f * / . > / i 4 r* I j I I I i I .J' 11 J -t u <■' Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commis­ sion, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Monday, March 24,2025 for the following items. I ‘9i > y » J •J * .r ! I I I l\r f" Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org. I ) I J ' fi Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Some newspaper composition/layout u . I- t ? I J , *» '*■ I *4* We are a growing company of 21 community newspapers serving 15 Michigan counties that are delivered weekly to more than 335,000 households with an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission A *« • » ♦ ♦ I The Lowell Ledger The Hastings Banner Buyer's Guide & News The Sun and News Ad-Visor & Chronicle Battle Creek Shopper News The Reminder I ■ •- Tri-County Times Daily News Tri-County Citizen Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review Clarkston News The Citizen (1) Use Service Body Pick-up w/Crane and PTO Air Compressor t ( 11 This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (PC) - Illustrator a plusi The County Press Lapeer Area View Genesee County View Huron ^ounty View Sanilac County News Your Buyer’s Guide Jeffersonian J 1 J MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS — VI E^A4m^^/3^0< Group I fj View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Fenton location J < n GRAPHIC DESIGNER Are you the person we need? Send your resume to Graphics Manager Jennifer Ward at jward@tctimes. com and let’s find out! NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION » I J J NOW HIRING THE HASTINGS BANNER iew-^a^xp (« I L?' ■1 Are you creative We love what we do and we know you will too! wj' , / 'i'' mmacleod@mihomepaper.com r ** I • • • Il • * .■i ). » S3 F << I » �F Thursday, March 13, 2025 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom 1 TK finds scoring tough in semifinai against Scots Brett Bremer Sports Editor ——r "V— 4* The Trojans were pleased to only give up 18 points in the first half. Caledonia was happier to allow just eight. TheCaledonia varsity girls'basketball team (18-6), the 2025 OK Green Con­ ference Champions, opened the state postseason with a 47-25 win over Thor­ napple Kellogg in the MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinals at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. Thornapple Kellogg (10-13) took down the district hosts in the opening round of the state tournament last Monday, but it was the postseason opener for the Scots. It took some time for the Caledonia girls to get into an offensive rhythm, but as head coach Todd Bloemers had hoped his defense didn't collect any rust waiting for the postseason to begin. Freshman guard Emily Stauffer had a game-high 22 points and shouldered much of the offensive load early on for Caledonia. She scored or assisted on each of the Scots’ first five baskets span­ ning most of the first quarter and a half. Stauffer found an open Olivia Fos­ ter for a three-pointer four and a half minutes into the ballgame that put the Scots up 5-2 and they led the rest of the night. They had a 9-6 lead at the end of one quarter and pushed the lead to 18-8 at the half. “That is the best thing about Emily,” Bloemers said. “She is such a joy to coach because she is not a scorer. It’s not just assists. She is just a playmaker. Whatever the right play is, she is going to make it, and she gets more joy out of setting up her teammates. When you watch her watch her teammates make a shot, she is the first one to run to them and touch them and tell them good job. That becomes contagious too, and that is how a freshman can lead.” Thomapple Kellogg freshman guard Taylor Lloyd drilled a three-pointer and sophomore forward Reece Ritsema knocked down a couple free throws to open the second half, but five points was as close as the Trojans would get the rest of the night. Honestly, we had opportunities, we just needed to take care of the ball a little bit better.” TK head coach Brandi James said. “I think the emotions and the weight of this game got the best of us tonight. Our defense was fantastic. We did a lot of things to shut them down. We only allowed 18 points in the first half, so that was pretty good, but only scoring eight obviously there were defensive woes. We can hit big shots, we just didn’t tonight. They were kind of up in our faces and we let it make us miss opportunities. We didn’t use the whole floor ” Trojan senior guard Lydia Schilthroat led her team with eight points. Lloyd had seven points, and seniors Emma Dykhouse and Emma Geukes had four points apiece. Foster, a freshman guard, and senior center Lakely Bottum had six points each for the Fighting Scots. The Scots had eight girls score. > a r T t L* w f : ♦ *1 ft 1 r i I L « I a I 5' 4 'i J. 1 I i 1 •aft’ I * I *• I,*.* J * •M I V- • V 5. • iv?l V' 9 I a isir.’: r * I L-*. Thornapple Kellogg junior guard Tealy Cross works to disrupt Caledonia freshman Myla Gortmaker at the top of the key during their MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. Photos by I I IV ' ’DTiF ,. .Hj ’ * < U 1', , / yp Brett Bremer k -. v' c 5 * *’ V. J I L • R • A •>« I i I I L ’ F k r*. I ) ■' 1 9 « ♦ ¥ •w I .-‘i -1 .1 1 I :f 3 •5- iciori*? ' ' ' f“ k t 11 A^i •* - I 4 i \ ■ '-fl V• • L j X r: 'Mj; •t I > t ■ 1 t *>; 1 4 Thornapple Kellogg senior forward Emma Dykhouse looks to move the ball away from pressure being applied by Caledonia senior center Lakely Bottom during their MHSAA Division 1 District Semifinal at Byron Center High School Wednesday, March 5. James said defensively her team knew the Fighting Scots liked to get to the bas­ ket and that Bottum would look to be a distributor out of the high post. She liked how her team fought on the boards, got hands on passes, and fought to try and keep the Scots out of the paint. “We have a lot of kids that score,” Bloemers said. “There tend to be a lot of kids in that four to six point range and those add up when you have a lot of kids contributing. I thought we were hard to play against tonight. Brandi does a really good job coaching her teams and her kids always battle. We knew what we were getting into, and 1 am just glad the ball started falling through the basket a little bit so we were able to take a deep breath and start relaxing and playing our game.” Bottum was certainly someone the Trojan defense had to pay attention to in the paint, but her defensive presence in the post was certainly felt al the other end of the floor. Midway through the second q uarter on back-to-back attempts she rejected shots by Trojan senior guard Tealy Cross and Rilsema near the rim, and Trojans looking to drive appeared always aware of the threat of her coming after their shots. The win earned the Scots a spot in the district finals back in Byron Center Fri­ day, against the East Kentwood girls who beat Wyoming in their district semifinal bailgame Wednesday. East Kentwood took a 44-40 win over the Caledonia girls in that Friday night district final. “The future is bright,” James said of her TK program overall, “but these seniors were great so I wanted it now. 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LIFT Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Joe Steele told The Banner Delton Kellogg, and Athens will each receive their grants in the form of equip­ ment built by Amatrol, estimated at approximately 2rzi L J t « I Contributing Writer f I •••i* A I Boovte 3riJ risuoiriT nfigtriaiM to Etjofts (AMM) noHBioozzA §nnu33BtuiffiM nOJitG 'dsill ensrilA.loorio?.dS'Hasy*®^ oiTiit loorio^ bsoflBvbA IfinobfiK 3fIT iTTU bra fans alBhsieM 31B3IOTJ3M nr sluwznl noilsvonnl girnifloBTuraM noiliim k- E to 8Jn9iqio3T Ik It moil nobBnqoiqqfi .STUJfilzigsl 9JG12 •l J Karen Turko-Ebright k -4-’' I* I f I ( i J- ll f( t IN ‘ns9ig 89oe‘ agnUzBH Hastings ‘goes green’ with annual St. Patrick’s Day parade I I 622u8 nosysL Jayson Bussa I •4 ■ Contributing Writer rirfl' <eC -'mrj h£ri agniJzfiH -x3 23sbnam JjmIj gnirij y« Ite^jY* sdt molt Jooq .Jtovs nil'312 Io boon oHi juofiguoidl ^jOBTcq ) 1 ’ '1 1 1 t -ri!C.'7// /illfiO.GDIBnWOl J • jiTiq2 rigid lud is f .i cteaij to vjn^lq , ' Lbifn 6 eobbLi aril u a •r I '..) 4 4 .J ‘ i • I 1 : W flBU7 TB§U2 V j ( .:9TSfil t R ‘ I I I f *’ •/“ 1 egniJasH to yli J r ycl Pu. oibsi Is o! .fii q-MrztbnoMnO b3-'»l j ooiloq vib * 4 i i b. ■ 1 I ) i as j i>M33R0eda f • I J 1 .'t )<• I 5} • 4 .i 1« Sc I ■*/« 4 ■ rH' > r I < I •w- ■Su * ■ m’ 1 • • * lyi i.' 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This was again his message, one he has repeated over and over in his courtroom, during a March 11 sen­ tencing hearing for Brinna Lavonne Cobb of Nashville, who entered a guilty plea for her role in a 2023 accident that left two dead and a third person hospitalized. Cobb initially faced up to seven criminal charges for her alleged role in a Sept. 12,2023, vehicular accident that claimed the lives of a 40-year-old Amish man and his 14-year-old son, as well as serious­ ly injunngthe father’s 17-year-old son. Those charges included operat­ ing while intoxicated causing death, operating while intoxicated causing serious injury and moving violation causing death. She entered a guilty plea on Jan, 16 to one count of operating a vehicle with the presence of THC causing death. With a member of the victims’ family saying they had already forgiven Cobb, Schipper sentenced her to 180 days to be served in the T: ■r* . Dennis Mansfield .Jr •T 5 #A * * IB ?I «k 1 - ■^. LU * tn r 4. 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Keep it here. w - i •*45 r > • W-- A —w f •*r PAGE 10-11 4 S 4 I >r • r GROWTH CONTINUES FOR AREA GIRLS’ WRESTLING PROGRAMS 3 .1- 4 I Z -^.4' 3 • » If .Li V �w PT- V 1' M 2 if F 4 UI r Ji:*' Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ¥ moi ** MDNR details plan for Hall Lake Dam repairs at open house Molly Macleod Editor Plans to repair tlie Hall Lake Dam in Yankee Springs are coming into focus after the Michigan Department of Natural Resources held ah open house last week detailing its plans for the project. Should the pl^ be approvj^d fallowing a series of feedback and public hearings, the lake could stand to lose roughly 20 acres in size. The event, held in the Hastings Public Library’s community room on Wednesday afternoon' served as an opportunity for residents to hear from DNR staff on their plans for the aging dam. Residents were also encouraged to share their thoughts on the project with the DNR at the open house. Dozens of attendees were seen filling out comment cards to be read by DNR staff when considering the project. The Michigan Department of Environ­ ment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Dam Safety Unit classified the Hall Lake Dam, built in 1964, as a significant hazard dam the last time it was inspected in July 2021 .This means that ifthe dam fails, loss of human life is unlikely, but economic damage, environmental hann or disrup­ tion to essential services downstream are probable, according to the DNR. “What’s considered Hall Lake Dam right now was inspected by the state, and it came back as a significant hazard — meaning if it was to fail, there could be a loss of, in this case, the road,” MDNR regional field planner Justin Gerould told The Banner at last week’s open house. He noted there are no houses on the lake at risk in the event of a dam failure. Gerould said state inspectors marked deficiencies in the dam that must be fixed in 2021. Inflation following the in’BagnHioH- I • — • ..<r «I, , ■H ’r 4 T p jf I COVID-19 pandemic led to some sticker shock when it came lime to go out to bid for the project. “We actually had a plan drawn up at one time (in 2022) drawn up, and when we went out to bid to fix it, the bids came in double what we had been hoping for,” Gerould said. Most funding for this project will come from a recently awarded EGLE Dam Risk Reduction Grant. The $1.6 million grant, awarded in May 2024, can be used to ad­ dress infrastructure concerns with the dam and potential impact on the surrounding environment. Hall Lake was one of 22 dams across the state last year to receive grants totaling $14.1 million designed to reduce the risk of dam failures. Specific deficiencies in the Hall Lake Dam include a rusting and clogged outlet pipe past its usable life and erosion desta­ bilizing the bank. Gerould said the state has shifted its focus in recent years to managing its oper­ ating costs for the over 200 dams it owns. “The cost to manage and operate and maintain those (dams) is becoming more and more, so we’re starting to look at ways now to reduce that cost and the risk,” he said. Should the DNR’s plans for the dam be approved, frequenters of the area will notice some changes both in the structure of the dam and ±e landscape of the lake. “There’s basically a pipe that goes across the road and it has a pipe that stands up 6 feet, and that’s what brings the water level up to that point,” Gerould said. “We’re basically taking that 6-foot pipe off and dropping the lake dovm, in this case, about 7 feet. We’re putting a new culvert in across the road.” i :• J . J a T” >J!; ' I * At I A !r 1 I I I I 4 r . I I i* 'i fl F r «a ii J f. ••pa y > J T* X r 1 I »T ? < r<«*(A/rS *F 1. “ f, J Ai /Al I f.' \ ri 5’ * I fl f 9 4 ! B I I ^3 Attendees at last week’s Michigan Department of Natural Resources open house at the Hastings Public Library fill out comment cards, sharing their opinions on the Hall Lake Dam modification project. The project has yet to gain final approval. Photo by Molly Macleod • I t 'F^.' I . j Fif; Fir I - *« iw 19 r I I Li 5iT^. p* I The modifications will cost the lake roughly 20 acres in size. “The lake is 50-some acres in size right now, but we anticipate when it’s done, it’ll be a little more ±an 30 acres,” Gerould said. The decision to lower the lake level didn’t come easy, said Gerould. He and DNR staff tried to strike a heal±y balance between meeting state safety requirements and preserving recreation opportunities on ±e lake. “We really have worked back and forth with EGLE on how (to complete the repairs). We didn’t want to drain it down to the way it was back in (1964). It was like an 8-acre pond when it first started. We’ve really been trying to reach a happy medium where we can leave some Idnd of recreation for people because we know people love to go out ±ere and use it, but at the same time, it’s a lot of maintenance, and it’s a lot for our guys who take care of it and inspect it,” said Gerould. Last week’s open house marks the first step of many for the project to see com­ pletion. The DNR will review feedback given at ±e open house, plus feedback returned through an online form before going back to EGLE wi± its repair plans. Public hearings will be held before the plans gain final approval. 1 " I > N. I LV vC i I.*! ■r - - < I • r • < 1>. . J rI b —J • t J ./ J f •X 4 I 1 J H II - tf-iF'f J .riss' - F -'J*'*'. • rj ; f J f I , . . 'r *' iDi J k I*/'* 1 * I 1 '■al* T* •4 '.fe^ c I I I b I « J / : H- . ' i;*V Al r objjpa •CU' 1 »4» r -If*. THE ONE AND ONLY A •*. 4F r > r«« t 41 4 4 ■ *. 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Published Thursday. $78/yr. or$14/mo Barry County.................. t I "''J n t « > �1 % t I I''1^ l^mtaoH.wv THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com r Thursday, March 20, 2025 3 I HASS preparing to roll out new strategic plan in the fall ^8AK I. A. •i Molly Macleod ^13?MY»IoW *»of / J.. ««to 1 ‘ r I Editor Locals got a first look at the new Hastings Area School System 2025-2030 strategic plan at Monday’s regular board of education meeting. Andy Ingall of the Michigan Leader­ ship Institute overviewed some of the legwork that has gone into formulating the plan on Monday, from stakeholder surveys and focus groups to hours of meetings with district advisory staff. “This process was truly authentic. You ended with something that is unique for Hastings, and that really happened in a genuine or organic way through the process. I’ve never had the experience in the process of being able to meet with essentially the entire teaching staff of the district,” said Ingall. The plan, once finished, will be posted publicly on the district’s website. “I said to the team over and over while this plan will be published and should be shareable and visible within your com­ munity, the plan is really for the people that work in the school district to continue to grow and improve and stay focused in their work. So to have that level of input from people was really unique and special,” said Ingall. The draft 2025-2030 strategic plan centers itself on three main focuses: staff commitment, fiscal responsibility and community partnership. • “The engine that gets those going are our six C’s — so we have communica­ tion, culture, creativity, classrooms, crit­ ical thinking and caring,” said Hastings Area School System Superintendent Dr, Nick Damico. Though he acknowledged the strategic plan is still in its early stages, Damico said it will serve as a guideline for staff for the next five years. -.nl tasH foori---' . rn I . l -'/'jT' no. j-f> q bn;-' «\ynfp MT- ’KW 283? 1.' ibn: 'll i ! I 4 I i L 4 •11!. J 1 s X 4 1 I t 1 1 'T; 4 I 4 I i’ 1 I i f t ■ «?■- I r e A I I * • - '‘Q u ’• . I I ‘a. I b k V • f • ;r; >4 « •'Tookgfibi 1 I 1/' I t $ I • x A r •r : t i • ♦ 4 i4 ' I' J 1 t i 1 I ■ or - ■ fl ( i diJr DfU 'J St' X f; ' f Iff' School Board of Edu I c ft 1 s J '/.y 1 * * Hastings Area School System Board of Education members got their first looks at the district’s new strategic plan on Monday. Photo by Molly Macleod “Our plan is this is going to be some­ thing we live out at every building at every level in every department. This really is going to be the focus over the next five years,” said Damico. Damico and Ingall previewed the district’s new vision and mission state­ ment on Monday: “Exceptional schools, exceptional community — building successful Saxons.” “Our ‘why’ is pretty simple. It’s pretty straightforward, but I do think it’s pretty po\yerful to say that you have exceptional schools, we are an exceptional commu­ nity and we will be building successful Saxons,” said Damico. The plan details several goals for the next five years. Under the umbrella of the staff commitment focus, Damico said the district will focus on early literacy and math, career and technical educa­ tion, expansion of credit articulation h* 1 1’?: n * / I and awareness, putting an emphasis on revitalizing initiatives and improving communication. Under the community partnership focus, the district will strive for safe schools, attract and retain high-quality staff, improve external communication and produce graduates that contribute to the Hastings community and beyond. Lastly, under fiscal responsibility, Damico said the district will .evaluate and consider programs for thei ectiveness and physical impact as well as seek unique and creative funding resources. The district will roll out the draft plan to the community in the coming weeks before it goes to the board of education for final approval next month. Should everything go to plan, the new strategic plan will be incorporated into Hastings ^assrooms as soon as this coming fall. Fatal crash claims life of Hastings resident Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Michigan State Police officials are investigating a deadly three-vehicle accident that occurred on Friday morning, March 14, in Woodland Township. According to a statement released by the MSP on Friday, the accident occurred at 8:21 a.m. Friday on M-66, near M-43, in Barry County’s Wood­ land Township. “A southbound Chevy Avalanche pickup crossed the centerline, side­ swiped a northbound Ford Econoline van, then collided head-on with a northbound Chevy Colorado pickup,” MSP stated in the release. “The Colo­ rado’s driver, a 70-year-old Hastings man, was taken to Pennock Hospital and later died from his injuries.” MSP officials added that the Hast­ ings resident was allegedly not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident. The other two drivers, a 34-year-old Corunna man and the driver of the Ford van, were both reportedly wear­ ing their seatbelts and were uninjured! The accident remains under invesi tigation. “Fatigue is suspected,” MSP offi­ cials stated. “AlcohoVdrugs are not believed to be a factor.” MSP troopers were assisted at the accident scene by the Woodland and Sunfield township fire departments, Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville EMS and the Michigan Department of Transportation. •• '< , Ji I ; S I i f T. ' 'vl 5 '"Mik \ I I * < I "-f ! 1 * ** ♦ I •>’ ■ia r V Ik i ' 3, ( I fi i s ** <eS: & < 5. I 4 GO ONLINE TO CLARKSTONNEWS.COM •4 JI * b f 4 ':s vL- 'iy ■ < -X TJii i f * ' i« * \ ? J '■ * '4 5 1; U 4 iljW • f i *** nt ’ oiiip > .•4r rfl. j; ■ bia Financial I kA j < I WT I -V. i I * •I > f 4 ■ il r 1 •v 4 k? ’l * . I ; 1' j V J. 4* * I;,; r 4 ^^****" xo« I iin z > ' 1 r T ‘a f t I * 8bH 10 dduO >:i'.nna k f I - Judge Michael Schipper reviews a file before announcing a sentence for Brinna Cobb of Nashville during a sentencing hearing Tuesday, March 11, in Barry County District Court 56B. 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I k AL. -..u > F bl e '’i.ts If it * .w I i /if ' t vr •Z « I & I' 4 ( I I O'' t'saarl* I t if .1 .4 mt ■ < I; / f 7 f P ( I *7 * r mi -I I . • f « ly-f t I Bi to Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones 1 I I J FOCUS® t?73M<’5 I ! • • ’t f I I THC Continued from Page 1 r Barry County Jail, as well as two years probation, continuation of counsel­ ing and rehabilitation. But, afterward, Schipper said he could have sentenced Cobb to up to 15 years in a state prison for violation of Michigan’s zero toler­ ance laws for drivers involved in serious or deadly accidents who are found to have THC in their system. And, according to the local judge, most of these drivers don’t realize it doesn’t matter when they might have last used a cannabis-based project, only that they test positive for THC. “No clue,” he said, while the court was in recess on Tuesday, March 18, a week after the Cobb sentencing. “I could have given (Cobb) up to 15 years. That’s what the law says.” Cobb reportedly had used a canna­ bis-related product, despite being just 19 at the time of the accident, for anxiety and to help her sleep. But prosecutors argued she was still impaired on the morning of the accident. Schipper said THC can stay in a per­ son’s system for days, even weeks. And, if a driver tests positive for THC, “it’s exactly like blowing 0.08” for alcohol, under Michigan law. “It’s exactly the same,” he said. “You’re driving illegally.” This is a fact that he said he believes many individuals who use products with THC in them are unaware of before using and getting behind the wheel. “No one knows,” Schipper said. “We need to educate people. It’s zero toler­ ance.” In a case like Cobb’s, a defendant might claim they had used a product with THC the night before, or even days before. But, unlike drunk driving laws which specify a percentage of alcohol a person has to have in their system before being legally impaired, tfiere’s no such number related to THC. It’s simply whether that individual tests positive. “You’re not allowed to use it and drive,” Schipper said, repeating the fact that state law is a zero-tolerance policy. “It does dull your system.” Unlike public ad campaigns and educa­ tional efforts on the perils of drinking and driving, Schipper added he doesn’t see similar efforts to educate the public that, if they ingest THC and it’s in their system at the time of an accident, ±ey could be facing a potential prison sentence. “Most people don’t drive high, but you’re still driving impaired,” he said. “It still dulls your reflexes. “The word needs to get out. It’s zero tolerance.” NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon the sun and news Wednesday at Noon VlEyiCxr Group ^mihomep mihomepaper.com Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 © Member SlPC Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Mt 49058 (269) 945-4702 Five moves for young investors If you’re just begin­ ning your career, what are your financial prior­ ities? You might have stu­ dent loans to deal with. And you may even be thinking about saving for a down payment on a house. These are cer­ tainly significant issues, and yet, you shouldn’t ignore your long-term goals, such as retirement — which is why you may want to get started as an investor. And as you invest, consider these sugges­ tions: 1. Take advantage of your opportunities. Even while addressing your other concerns, such as loan payments, you may well have space in your life to invest — if you ta'ke advantage of the op­ portunities presented to you. For example, if you work for a business that offers a 401(k) or other retirement plan, try to put in as much as you can afford, or at least enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And you may find that con­ tributing to a traditional 401(k) or similar plan is more affordable than you think, as your contribu­ tions may be deductible, lowering your taxable income. 2. Think long-term. Some people make the mistake of seeking short­ term gains by trying to “time” the market that is, they try to “buy low and sell high.” While this is a great strategy in theory, it’s almost impos­ sible to follow, as no one can really predict market highs and lows. The most successful investors fol­ low a long-term strategy and don’t jump in and out of the market. 3. Know your risk tol­ erance. Your investment choices should be based partially on your risk tolerance. Typically, the more investment risk you take on, the greater the potential reward, but it works the other way, too — riskier investments can result in greater loss­ es, at least in the short term. You need to find a risk level with which you are comfortable. Also, your risk tolerance can change over time — when you get close to retirement, for instance, you might want to invest more conservatively than you did when you still had decades ahead of you in the working world. 4. Diversify your in­ vestments. The financial markets affect different investments in different ways, which means that, at any given time, some investments will perform better than others. But if you only owned one type of investment or as- set class, your portfolio could suffer if a market downturn had a partic­ ularly strong effect on that investment or asset. By spreading your in­ vestment dollars among a range of investments, you’ll have more oppor­ tunities for success, and you can help reduce the effects of market vola­ tility on your holdings. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses. 5. Prepare for the unex­ pected. You don’t always know when you’ll face a large expense, such as a medical bill or a major home repair. If you’re not prepared, you could be forced to dip into your long-term investments, such as your 401(k), to pay for these costs. To help avoid this problem, you may want to take steps such as keeping a cushion of cash in your portfolio and building an emergency fund con­ taining several months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account. By putting these moves to work, you can help yourself make progress on an investment journey that could last a lifetime. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for usd by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. < I 4J ♦♦ ♦♦ •I s I * h i\ I I I I I I I �* t .J*' 4..fl ’ Tt. I -D II t J '• air - jV' aK • '•jL » M J » 4 r Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I , ■: Kiwanis honors young citizens Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens ofthe month for February (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Wynter Holtz (student of Tom and Tara-Lee Holtz) and Lillian Klein (student ofAlan Klein and Megan Lavell). Northeastern - Sadie Ferguson (stu­ dent of Chad Ferguson and Melissa Smith) and Anna Frith (student of Eric and Emily Frith). Southeastern - Caylen Ugianskis (student of Roy and Heath Ugianskis) and Jeffrey Mack III (student of Kay Adams). Star - Xavier DeVries (student of Chris DeVries and Hailey Calver) and Kora Lindsey (student of Jason and Erin Lindsey). Hastings Middle School Sixth graders Ian Ansorge (student of Eric and Janette Ansorge) and Lacie Shep­ ard (student of Christopher and Sharon Shepard); seventh graders Lucas Evers (student of Ryan and Nancy Evers) and William Sparks (student of Davy I I r/ ** u 1 h I -^'4 - I • n I f, .fl IF I 4' 1 4 1 I I n I urn I 1 I • IP 9 I rn I ^7; *- t- -A’ A .j«r V sr 1 I rn ign X > I 1 ' 4.U ) T. . - 4>- '■' k’ t I >3' , I 9 T » r <9 I i .f • > J 4 < *R » J I I i A* I Wynter Holtz and Lillian Klein are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Courtesy photos LJ I * Xavier DeVries (left) and Kora Lindsey are Star Elementary’s February Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. 4^: I 1 I* M T ; X I’ L / I s 1*1 k J <1^ I # I 44 SOU-rME/ATERN • . M?M• I 'C* ( . '^Ck ▼ tA LJ 'i: s a* I • w ____ _ _ .‘ J 4 1 t Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Ian Ansorge and Lacie Shepard; seventh graders Lucas Evers and William Sparks and eighth graders Brynn VanderMale and Mason Klinge. '' J s > • ’t I.'/ I I J 4 J I f I I I cI 4L’‘’‘ i V .«5? I t A .0^ 1 . ■'"J V( t ■ I s'" •. I I 1 i I I 41 I ' a* 4^ f J .• I ( !/* it'- I , ✓ f >- fc' r J 4 / n >0 a * f.L' •7 j i t I n 2 I f r I n -*1* * ♦ - f L w 1 ;V IK / ■ I 7 ^•*4* I I 1 I J I & fc and Candice Sparks); eighth graders Brynn VanderMale (student of Nicholas VanderMale and Jenica Needham) and Mason Klinge (student ofJeremy Klinge and Sara Whitmore). « ’V I J ft f( * nt • ■ •' z . I J i X-’ i k * Southeastern's Citizens of the Month for February are Caylen Ugianskis and (not pictured) Jeffrey Mack Hi. p I > Jr .. .r • « Sadie Ferguson and Anna Frith are Northeastern Elementary's Citizens of the Month. • f tF • b •A I I I w*>«a '■ ■ 1 !)■ u^- r-1 F t>p.^ ±tr < I I (s 1 i' View Newspaper Group sales professionals honored ■»O'!r < .< V f. I 5^ “a 5-jW , I _l LAPEER Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to announce the company’s 100+ Club Class of2024. Each sales professional honored achieved more than 100 percent of their individual sales goals for the entire year of2024. A dinner and celebration attend­ ed by View Newspaper Group leader­ ship, the honorees and their guests was held at Frankenmuth Brewery to honor the group on Wednesday, March 12. View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith said, “We take great pride in honoring the 100+ Club Class of 2024 to acknowledge and show our apprecia­ tion for their dedication, hard work and outstanding sales achievement,” The 100+Club Class of2024 includes Michele Guerra, Nikki Howard, Murray Callahan, Jim Misener and Lorraine DeHues. View Newspaper Group is Michigan’s largest independently owned newspaper s»I F •I •1 1 A-i *A <3 \ C» f Editor Barry County could soon opt into the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program following the results of a public hearing scheduled for next week’s Board of Commissioners meeting. While commissioners have not yet sid­ ed either way on whether Barry County will become a PACE district, with some expressing their concerns this week, the public hearing will be an opportunity for residents to speak their support or concerns for the opportunity. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an op­ portunity for developers to receive funding I 1 1 7 W K f » fl! (j 11 group covering 13 Michigan counties. The company publishes 21 newspapers with print editions reaching more than 335,000 households each week plus an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. from private, secure lenders for energy-ef­ ficient construction projects above code. CopperRock Construction, developers of the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts at the Royal Coach site on Mill Street, are re­ portedly interested in taking advantage of PACE financing should the county opt in next week. This could allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-efficient standards. The cost savings to the developers will, in theory, trickle down to create a savings for future residents ofthe development in rent or energy costs. Last month, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan provided information on See next page I I* ’ HASTINGS PGSFOSNUNG APTS CFNTFP rz,. V I Professional Events I I Grand Rapids Symphony | Music of Harry Potter | Yzzz/, 04/131pm DIVA Jazz Orchestra | Pri, 04/231 pm Tickels: hastin^.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 I Other Events MSVMA MS Choral Festival | Fn, 3/2118:00 am - 5:00 pm I 'sa ) [ > <« 4 » Commissioners continue PACE discussion ahead of next week’s public hearing Molly Macleod J 9 Thomapple Wind Band | Sun, 3/2313:00 pm Hastings Youth Choir (HYC) | Tue, 3/2316:30 pm .and Ensembles Concert | Tizf, 4/117:00 pm HHS Choir Follies 7^% W17-oo pm Special program note: The performance Rhythm is Gonna Get You. scheduled for Saturday, March 22, has been canceled. The View Newspaper Group 100+ Club celebration held March 12 honored sales team members who achieved more than 100 percent of their annual sales goal in 2024. Pictured here are View Newspaper Group Controller Jill Nichols, honorees Lorraine DeHues and Michele Guerra, North Oakland Advertising Manager Eric Lewis, honoree Jim Misener, View Newspaper Group President Rick Burrough, honoree Nikki Howard, Brand Manager Emily Caswell, Advertising Director Pete Clinton, Graphics Manager Jen Ward, Greenville Daily News General Manager Amber Rood, View Newspaper Group Thumb Area Consultant Jody Woltman and View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith. ir n' ( C’* i; V » sLsZl i r ‘f J• J » i s 1 f t? 2 1 •• f I s ■ i T *1 .‘t 1 |5 / I I 1 ■ II ■' I r L-r ■'Jji, 1 1 1 ii?4 i ? i I . . .4^ 4 ' fe a 1 I I ■I ’ :A PROGRAM Continued from Page 1 $420,000. Because LIFT provides an online and in-class curriculum, the organization will receive a smaller allocation of approximately $160,000 to pay its staff and cover the necessary costs to deploy the program. “We did initially seek out three million, and it was funded at that level at the state, but when the budget got passed last year, it did not turn out that way,” Steele explained. “We are doing what we can and hoping to get these schools off the ground.” The grant will cover the cost for LIFT instructors who will train teachers to teach the classes, their commuting costs and some materials. Steele said another step in lay­ ing the groundwork for successful teaching of the IGNITE/Amatrol. program includes, "Our manage­ ment of the program to make sure that our team has been to Delton Kellogg a number of times and has been to Troy a number of times to make sure they’re prepared and ready to go to deliver the curricu­ lum.” Additionally, LIFT will defray the costs with a stipend for the schools that have to pay for substitute teachers while IGNlTE’s instruc­ tors train the schools’ teachers to instruct the master manufacturing program classes. “We don’t want to put a burden on the school district to pay for what goes into hiring a sub for that given period of time,” Steele said. “If you listen to everyone across the state, advanced manufacturing and the need for talent in advanced manufacturing is at the top of everyone’s list.” The grant will open new doors for students by allowing them to earn Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) cer­ tifications, which major employers highly value across a wide range of industries. “The Amatrol equipment will be similar to what we have in Detroit as the equipment is a key part ofthe IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum,” Steele explained to The Banner. “We will provide the students a wide look at , a variety of advanced manufactur­ ing tools and techniques.” Learning robotics, electronics, electrical systems and pneumatics are among the lessons the equip­ ment will provide in hands-on experience inside the classroom. “Manufacturing jobs are in high demand. Hands-on is the most important thing. That’s why the equipment is so critical to learning about advanced manufacturing in 2025,” Steele said. “Students get the opportunity to begin and hope­ fully feel the excitement and light a spark to begin a career in advanced manufacturing in the great state of Michigan.” Innovators of the IGNITE cur­ riculum developed the program to align specifically to the Certified Production Technician (CPT) cer­ tification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, plus numerous SACA certifications. Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Jeremy Wright said work is ongoing to offer more CTE programs to place students in the position to get well-paying jobs upon graduation. The Advanced Manufacturing program was developed a number of years ago in partnership with Amatrol, Steele said. “We developed the curriculum with some partners around the country back in 2019,” Steele said. “That is when we first launched it in the state led from our Corktown facility in Detroit.” Delton Kellogg School officials and teachers are excited that their students will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Amatrol equipment and the IGNITE curriculum. DK High School Shop teachers Brad and Tess Knobloch are planning to teach students the Amatrol/IGNITE program in the fall. “I can’t speak to what is happen­ ing with this next year’s budget, but what I can say is that we will continue to work with the legisla­ ture and partners of the Michigan Manufacturers Association again and try to make sure that there are opportunities for more students to learn,” said Steele. ’J 11 I I Sj«. >« I k J 1 J I J A I 1 4 1 I <4 t > *•^1 f ' ' k *4 < •• -ft J 1 ^0 I j: I '+-5- * i I t I I r t ' 'X iu “ < — JS J r Xs I r 1 f i • * s F a X Ik fc I 1 I fT •0:5a' . DO nil IS X '1 I I r b •*> < iiB-jilodfi HJ •• A 4 I * ft a 1 I I .-OOn tj' ;1 1 • <* PTS t • *1 « IfSJEO e-ft 4 « Ctljocm : I • 4** r' ? , -wocni I H +.'’U; r > r r 2 113 Lid ' f s [ • L V.' VK- -r« I I? *4 I ** f I ' rii. h.- J . '•'Kt/ /lb.. .*4 I «•.*> I ) h » I 1 t * ' . k i k % L-l 1 >. • □4k • I -JIh * 1 i: '1 \ ' r M’ J V •• X * Ij. 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Freedom of the press is This year, the state senate important to those who have showed a strong willingness chosen to be journalists and to advance these bills by serve as the peoples’ watch­ I making them the first and dogs in America for almost second bills introduced in 250 years. w the session. They then went Many feel that the First ahead to pass them out of the Amendment is in peril. Trust senate to the house...where in the media has eroded at they have once again been every level. Continuous stiff-armed. allegations of “fake news” Eric Hamp Newspapers, small and continue to permeate social large around the country, have media and “new” media... been threatened with lack of access often targeting legacy media who will and worse - for not capitulating to a not report a certain opinion but rather certain political narrative. In Michigan, continue to rely on facts. In Michigan, we continue to fight for access to what this is not helped by the fact that our should be public records from our leg­ “Capitol Press Corps” has limited ac­ cess to information about the legislature islature and governor but both are cur­ rently exempt from FOIA. Which leads and the executive office. us to keep asking these elected officials, For a decade, proponents of open “What have you got to hide?” government in the legislature and the There are things you can do to help public have pushed to remove the Ii ' tn9L''3'’'>9 f ’ " s,'. li M - 0n: r ■ •‘‘<K lu f I V a£u ,1 U' 11 I I I I ■1; J' ’ St I > I r • (In I \ • ; 1 4 t ifrjsij SS^^i -r j. 1 r* J a, I jh'j Bl s Hi I I I 1 i X RII * •I A A ,'^tniC'Wi- > Oi Its « r - n.Ht fV I 'I )■ ^n82--;<5 H I 1 I I ■JJCTFUJi fc L-ir- ’Liu b r 1 Z ‘ 4 ♦ * * *r : I wSBmS 1 1 I I oc I ♦r. 1 . .1 < -.jiB ‘■n*' I I I 1 Q la ■ t » } Lt 5 tldijq CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 rOVB UGH I TOKNOM k. t I strengthen your rights and press freedom. SUNSHINE Let your state WEEK representative know you want to see transparency in the State Capitol. Join your commu­ nity newspaper in celebrating Sunshine Week, March 16-22, a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, govern­ ment and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government. Vieyv Newspaper Group and this newspaper are proud members of Michigan Press Association. Since 1868 MPA has promotedfreedom of the press and government transparen­ cy through its public policy work. I \ • , 'iSS a' » >* Thursday^ March 20, 2025 V 4 Bt THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com BUSINESS SERVICES . «VM» tnrM MICHIGAN neSS ASSOCIATION i PACILLO LAWNCARE Taking new clients in Hastings. Phone (269)8386025. EMPLOYMENT BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet­ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com if interested. GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE MARCH 20TH, 21ST, & 22ND: 9am-4pm. 1005 N Glenwood Dr.. Hastings. Bench mounted drill press, wheelbarrow, 1/2 n drill motor, small tools, 2 Coping saws with case. Lots of small items. Elm table w/6 chairs, China cabinet, book shelf, sewing cabinet, leather sofa, revolving DVD & CD stand, queen bed. Lots more items. 1 « ’X I I*i L’un 0 A y r .*r*' Thornapple Wind Band performing ‘The Chestnut Stage,’ a concert of classics 'll: ’ The Thomapple Wind Band is looking back to the past for its upcoming concert, “The Chestnut Stage,” at the Hastings Performing Arts Center, 520 W. South St. in Hastings, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. The concert will feature concert band classics of the past and modem favor­ ites. Featured composers are Randall Standridge (Randy Standy to his fans), Charles Carter (Charlie Pedal Tone), Leroy Anderson (Miniature Master) and Karl King (Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite). 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' J' • / ( I z t 6 - < < I > '1 * ( >< 3 I ..2 BIRTHDAY! k J Jr 1 isth % > ..jis L < dj/ I • .* t tf*-. 5) 0^ •At« *A- ...a....; 1- ■■lit- H ’-I-" J • X 4* t I 57^5? « « 40 ya* .. 4 r< w *A ft'- K.. ^^i.eiiiewew. A:<I .: A The Thornapple Wind Band will present “The Chestnut Stage,’’ a concert of classic wind band music, at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 23 Courtesy photo and cians with decades of experience every point in between. The first rehearsal for the band’s May 4 concert is on Thursday, March 21, in the Hastings Middle School band room. Anyone interested in joining can email the music librarian to reserve a folder at roseanger@sbcglobal.net or get more information by calling/texting 269-7793310. More information can also be found on the Thomapple Wind Band’s Facebook group. MM Dick Stager to celebrate 95tli birthday Dick Stager, long-time resident of Middleville, is celebrat­ ing his 95th birthday. An open I .•t «u ¥ L * I A ha- wr.«' d . 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F i- ■' ‘hi 'X ' < I * If I • •I r? lA' p'"- -?r Continued from Page 4 A u- PACE to commissioners at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local governments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect developers with private, national lenders. Freeman explained last month that PACE financing offers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the money. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, placing the property on the tax roils. In the event the developer would default on the k ‘i/ i r 4r ^ - I I I ■ N I I i I I ft» I‘ * ,'' I I J I I . '.f I k■ I •i 4 —- I u -•. f J Jt J / j? • ■ ' *<« t » Ii* I e .d 4 B ::0i f ' ilt I I II 4* r ■ . r I ' r.- ■ I ) I * 1 7 f r V F.- 'I •1 1 •I f 1 *• .r i J ■> l’■•- • 4 1 ^■ii; ■::> MM 1/1 r n ' I ; I I « 'frf H.uo; I L £ I 'J I t > .e ♦ < •I I1 ' 1 t it' ■i J I Br I BCEA to host recycling presentation March 26 r f 1 5 t Pictured at the recent Business Professionals of America state leadership conference are (from left) Jeff Erb (advisor), Carter Favreau and Bob Carl (advisor). Courtesy photo Bany County Earth Alliance is looking to help local residents who have questions on the benefits and best ways to recycle. The BCEA is hosting an infor­ mational presentation with Emma Dillman of the Kent County Recycling Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the Hastings Public Library on East State Street in Hastings. Dillman will share information on the importance of recycling, common misconceptions and how individuals can make a meaning­ ful difference in the community’s environmental impact, according to a press release by the BCEA about the event. The presentation will include “Watch Your Waste,” a video tour of what happens after a recycling bin is emptied into the truck. — DM I i I r I. ?rtj “I went around to some businesses and private parties and left the information with them, and they know ±e public hearing is next week. If we vote on this, I’m going to vote to move it on,” said Smelker. ’'But we’ll see what the public hearing has to say next week.” “And J have to admit I’m old school. I personally don’t think the tax assessment is the place to put loans, but I’ve been wrong before,” Smelker added. Commissioner Mike Callton asked about tlie worst-case scenario in the event CopperRock defaults on its PACE loan. ”1 guess the biggest concern is guar­ anteeing private loans for these kind of environmental improvements butusingthe public tax assessment to guarantee that,” Callton said. I l‘ V ha PACE Ioan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. Freeman was present at this week’s Committee of the Whole, offering further information about PACE as questions arose. Some commissioners remained on the fence about the move ahead of Tuesday’s discussion. “There were several questions from commissioners last time, there were a few no-votes on this. And some of this, I think, it was just brand new,” said County Board Chair Dave Jackson. “You didn’t really have the opportunity to really delve into the details of it. 1 know Commissioner (Jon) Smelker had mentioned he had done some due diligence on this. You were initially a no-vote on this, ifyou’d like to share some of your insight.” f / I 4 ✓ rh PACE t f > Z" of America from Hastings.” Carl and chapter co-advisor Jeff Erb are business teachers at Hastings High School’s Career and Technical Educa­ tion and mentored students in prepara­ tion for competition events. While in Orlando, participants will also have opportunities to network with other BPA members and business lead­ ers, visit local attractions and participate in community service activities. The conference’s opening session on May 7 and awards ceremonies on May 11 will be streamed live at bpa.org/ DA7 nlc/. please do not bring a present. I I d J#' f I ' f"N t . » £ i co-advisor for the Hastings BPA chap­ ter. “A state officer develops leadership skills through professional development training, networking with other student members from around Michigan and the US, influencing and impacting the future of Michigan BPA, increasing self-con­ fidence, responsibility, and work ethic through their term. “Although Levi was not elected to the executive board, it was a memorable experience to add to his resume,” Carl added. Favreau placed fourth in the state in Computer Security and qualified to attend the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando on May 7-11. According to Carl, the national con­ ference will bring together about 6,000 delegates from across the country to vie for top honors in business and infor­ mation technology skills competitions, attend leadership and professional de­ velopment workshops, receive awards for community service activities and elect BPA’s 2025-26 national student leadership team. “Each year, the National Leadership Conference offers our students the op­ portunity to showcase their skills and compete against other students from across the country and be recognized for their dedication and hard work they have put forth through the year,” said Carl, who teaches computer science and cybersecurity. “This year, we had one student who excelled throughout the year and represented our high school level chapter of Business Professionals > I b 4l 1’8 1. Middleville. All are invited, but Several Hastings High School students got the chance to show off their talents at the annual Business Professionals As­ sociation’s state leadership conference March 13-15 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. __ The theme for the event was “Elevate Excellence,” and students did just that at the open event testing held in the DeVos Place Convention Center. Students par­ ticipated in business-related events and competed for the top spots. Students who placed are eligible to go to the National Leadership Convention in Orlando, FL, in May. Hastings students completing at the recent state leadership conference in­ cluded: • Christian Boniface - Entrepreneur­ ship, Annual Business Meeting and Campaign Rally; • Cayden Cappon - Administrative Support Team; • Parker Erb - Fundamental Word Processing; • Carter Favreau - Computer Security; • Rachael Hewitt - Administrative Support Team, Business Law & Ethics; • Alan Li -JFundamental Accounting; • Aiden Oliver-Open Events, Annual Business Meeting, Campaign Rally; and • Nicklas Steh - Business Law & Ethics. Also, Hastings’ Levi Taylor-Krebs applied for a position within the State Executive Council this year. “This is the first time a Hastings student has applied for a state officer position in my tenure,” said Bob Carl, j ,I '•f-t p.m. at 257 High Ridge Ct, Mil eB • I 4*1 J house will be held in his honor on Saturday, April 5 from 2 to 5 Hastings students show off skills at annual leadership conference I ' TTiP A f ■i' • r # ij !? Z l; ' * ;i k* I » n IF Freeman explained that the PACE loans are first in line to be paid by the developer. In the unlikely event the developer defaults on the Ioan, the county will assume the property at no cost and can sell it fora profit. County Board Vice Chair Dave Hatfield, who spent his career in banking, backed up Freeman’s statement. Pm totally comfortable with this. We’re allowing our tax rolls to be the funnel be­ tween ±e payer and the lender. Absolute worst-case basis, we would, through a tax foreclosure, we would become the owner of the property — at no cost. It's not going to happen,” said Hatfield. Commissioners f will vote on whether tlie county should join as a PACE district at the Tuesday, March 25, Board of Com­ missioners meeting. 441 I ♦ ♦ r* •/ S 1- / A’-' ’ I 7* V 9 {J t 1 A �I I J V / 1 6 Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER MV r . •'.I I I www.HastingsBanner.com I, 1 ‘3 OBITUARIES >jl I 4'’ I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM .tV*- Margaret Betty Wolfe Michael Ray Norris Michael Ray Norris, age 70, of Hastings, Ml, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2025, due to an automobile accident. Mike was born on July 29, 1954, in Hastings, Ml, to Keith and Mary Jane (Varney) Norris. He attended Lakewood High School, where he was a three-sport athlete, and graduated in 1972. Mike dedicated 45 years of service to Hastings Manufacturing, retiring in 2019. During his time there, he played an active role in U.A.W. Local 138, holding multiple leadership positions and attending many trainings at Black Lake, where he built numerous friendships. A lifelong Michigan State Spartan fan, Mike attended countless basketball and football games, making four memorable trips to the Final Four. He enjoyed sports, camaraderie, and sharing his love for MSU athletics with family and friends. Mike was an amateur greenskeeper who took pride in his neatly manicured lawn and there was always a fresh coat of wax on his vehicles. In the winter months he could be found in his garage, "playing with his nuts" (cracking walnuts). Mike took great pride in his kids and grandkids, never missing a birthday or holiday to make them feel special and always made sure the grandkids received a special treat bag on Halloween. In 1975, Mike married Phyllis McLaughlin, and together they had two children, Kristen and Curtis. In 1993, he married Carole Anne Norton, who preceded him in death in 2016. Mike later found love again with Jane Ann Pierce, and they were married in 2019. I » A Mike was preceded in death by his father, Keith Norris, and his brother, Anthony “Tony Norris. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Norris; his mother, Mary Jane Norris; his children, Kristen (Andy) Cove and Curtis (Erica) Norris; and his cherished grandchildren: Damon (Madie) Cove, David Cove, Jack (fiancee Kaylyn Beard) Cove, Erik Cove, Claire Norris, Amelia Norris, and Henry Norris. He is also survived by his “CousinBrother,” Carl Norris. Visitation service for Mike will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. Following the service, there will be a gathering and celebration of Mike's life from 1 to 3 p.m. with light refreshments at the funeral home. Guests coming to the services are encouraged to wear their MSU Spartan attire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Youth Haven Ranch: 3796 Perrine Rd. Rives Junction, Ml 49277 Mike will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and his legacy of dedication, friendship, and Spartan pride will live on. Go Green. Go White. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome. net. M b LA Worship Togeth er I , .in BM J ». * J ..‘•' V M sl } 4i ■ ■ F' <* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy,, P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmaiLcom. Website; www.hastingsfree methodistcom. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetze!. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. H I I I I I I I SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. S' LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p^m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: { A-' 1 1 i/ <• Margaret Betty Wolfe, age 96, passed away on March 16, 2025 at Thornapple Manor. Margaret was born on February 18.1929 at the family homestead on Bristol Lake. Johnstown Township the daughter of Rollin and Goldie (Brunt) Babcock. She was raised and attended school in Barry County. She worked in the laundry and food service industries until retiring. She is survived by her life partner and companion, Kendall Pranshka and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; son, Donald Yother; brothers, Robert Babcock, Lyle Babcock, Duanne Babcock, Kenneth and Keith Babcock (twins), Gerald Babcock, and Ronald Babcock and best friend since first grade. Viola Willard. Margaret was fortunate to have Kendall in her life and she loved him so very much. He took care of her tor many years due to her •i' many strokes. He was her rock. She enjoyed watching nature from her living room windows. « Hummingbirds were one of her ■ Ci. favorites along with the deer and other wildlife she could see in her yard and surrounding forest. Margaret’s family will receive friends on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Margaret’s family. i ./ . -Si: 4 » l/> ’«g ' lit 7 t r /f B • I P V-? . 'F ' ’1 ’UM. Pt ''J /) J- IF ft I A I ' ” 1 tTj 4 >• ♦. «( r ! I ft I ♦ iHf- n ! y , »,e> a p ilM 9 L sr*** ’€ 8 ou'Ntv T 9 •ri' u' ’ "I» Pf , b t ;■ Rb? i! 1^0 9 I . '. Tt h' n -f. Z 1'’ ? Iflr [ *• 4 ; r-iw CVM W 8 k ► bi tV* «« A .‘l ♦ • v 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 . »* J* prL? .*•1 4 V 4 .11 Z' H •i ii: I •■ ‘f I ;r5^' 4* / rC «■ '. < yp /l» I I Gregory Lee Parker 5 I <r • * Gregory Lee Parker lived life where he found both peace -- .<• to the fullest—always ready for and adventure. Yet the greatest the next adventure, filling every journey of his life began on space with camaraderie and September 1, 2018, when he energy. married his best friend and true Born on January 9,1966, in love, Karen (Tebo) Boonstra. He Hastings, Ml, Greg was a gift never missed a chance to tell to all who knew him. He had the world she was his “hunny” an undeniable enthusiasm for and that he had found the love life, and a heart big enough to of his life. Their marriage was welcome everyone as a friend. effortless, filled with laughter. On March 13, 2025, Greg’s earthly kindness, mutual respect, and a deep, journey came to an end after a brief unwavering love. yet courageous battle with metastatic Greg’s heart grew even fuller when he melanoma. While we grieve his passing, became a Dad and a Papa through his we take comfort in knowing that we will marriage to Karen—two roles he fully see him again. The countless memories embraced and cherished deeply. that he created will continue to live on in He is survived by his loving wife, Karen the hearts of those who loved him. Marie Parker; his children. Tucker (Anna) The son of Gordon and Dorothy (Varvir) Boonstra and Sydnee (Jordan) Ruger; and Parker, Greg grew up in Hastings, MF, his adored grandchildren, Elijah, Flynn, and graduated from Hastings High School Tauren, Luke, and Israel. He also leaves with the Class of 1984. He went on to behind his brothers, Jeff (Becky) Parker ' earn a construction management degree and Tom (Laura) Parker, along with many from Michigan State University, a school special nieces, nephews, and the extended he loved fiercely—Go Green! His career Tebo family, who welcomed him as one of began at Northern Boiler in Muskegon their own. before he transitioned to roofing and trim Greg ’ s circle of friends was vast, carpentry, where he found invaluable spanning decades and distances, with mentors. some friendships dating back to when he With wisdom from others and his was just five years old. His people loved own unyielding determination, Greg him fiercely. founded Tritan Construction, pouring his Greg was preceded in death by his craftsmanship into countless homes and beloved parents, Gordon and Dorothy building lifelong friendships along the way. Parker. His hard work, integrity, and passion for Greg ’ s laughter, kindness, and boundless his craft left a lasting impression on all energy will forever echo in the hearts of who worked with him. those who knew him. His life was filled Greg was a man of many passions, with music, adventure, and an undeniable and if you ever tried to keep up with him, passion for making every moment count. you’d know that sitting still just wasn’t Though he has left this world, his spirit in his nature. If he wasn’t working on a will continue to inspire those lucky enough project, he was likely strumming a guitar, out biking, golfing, or simply strolling the to have known and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held on golf course after hours with his wife. He Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Walldorff Brew loved being outdoors, whether it was a Pub & Bistro from 2-5 p.m. in the upstairs day on the lake or an afternoon cheering event room. All are welcome to come, on his beloved Spartans. Euchre nights, share stories, and raise a glass to a man backyard cookouts, bonfires, and sharing who lived and loved with his whole heart. spirits with friends/family were among Well done, good and faithful servant.” his favorite pastimes—Greg loved to get together, laugh, and create memories that Matthew 25:23 Services provided by Girrbach will be told for years to come. Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To Among the places Greg cherished most leave an online condolence visit www. was anywhere “up north,” but especially girrbachfuneralhome.net. Drummond Island and Traverse (Jity, I. I ■a v * » I ! ^1 * 1 8 I* ' •a- .Ji? if .7 1 « ““ w 4. J ; 4 I M!. € -:: < I i 11 I ft J t r** i 1*^ ■iin - jm J f', I r: . Its iS < L. f •• r*' f IIW* ♦V .f u 1 .4 * J ><*'4*. 414* r* i •I r Mt -^i'A I I ”1B ■1 u rfti AB vC Id I r 1 I * 4 « I 1 ► i*-i * H ►► In r? Jw**-*** i I JM >N I I ••-w4‘ 1'1- s, 8 / ■ A. L < I' atrl *! JJ « iBHAtN 1 . 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The Mystery Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk: “Hello, Puddle!” by Anita Sanchez; illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Thursday, March 27 — Native Gardening Workshop: On the Road, 6-7 p.m. at the Dowling Public Library. Learn about native plant gardening at your local library. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. M • > • *• 41*?-^ YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. *1 M* • isa lU tt *» i* f t ) k «"! rin* 4 fEa I a 'a: r ft 1 J ■ i J-' ! I « X 4 ^S-1 £ * t A. U -n. **** - 4 1 r I ' •»! • * J' T’ > Jw «' * 1 * A'- ' K NT f - I *1 r t.-l < -A I k > I - I • I, w i i * * »'• I. I M. 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There was a terrible crash as our cars hit head-on. The next thing I knew, I was picking myself up off the ground. It hap­ pened too fast. I had no sensation of falling nor did I know my right arm had gone through the windshield until I felt something wet on my wrist. Searching the spot with my fingers, I could feel blood then bone. “The people in the other car were obviously drunk. They did write down their license number for me. Holding my fingers tightly around my wrist to staunch the flow of blood, I ran about a hundred yards to the comer of a road that went into town. “As luck would have it, there was a car coming when I reached the comer. The driver took me to Dad’s drugstore. I apologized for the blood on the carpet of his car. He graciously insisted it was nothing. My mother was working in the store. She took me back to the prescription room, washed ±e cut, which went almost halfway around my wrist and applied a tourniquet, then called Dr. Taylor. “It was a short walk to the doctor’s office. Dr. Taylor was waiting for me. At his direction, I lay down on his examination table and he, still in his nightshirt, pro­ ceeded to sew up my wrist and bandaged it. He then made a sling and directed me to keep my arm in it at all times. Do I have to wear this?’ I asked. ‘No,’ he replied. ‘I had a case like yours last year and the fellow didn’t keep his arm in a sling.’ He paused for effect, then added, ‘A couple of months later, I took his arm off right up to the shoulder.’ “Needless to say, I wore the sling and ±e deep cut healed without any problems. “Dr. Taylor was very popular and we looked for­ ward to his visits to the drugstore. Before starting on his house calls, for which he charged two dollars (his office calls were one dollar), he would come in for three whaleback cigars. He always had time to visit and spin yams. He would laugh about stopping in Bill Reed’s tobacco shop up the street and being told that whalebacks were eight cents, three for a quarter. “He would sometimes mention his son Thaddeus. He was obviously proud ±at Thaddeus was a judge in Grand Rapids. He would tell us about Froggy Wiggins from ±e Clay Hills, east of Middleville. He said the immigrants in Clay Hills sewed their long johns on in the fall and didn’t take them off until spring. When one of them came in the drugstore in winter before they were through the doorway, we could smell the fetty (sic) (asafoetida, commonly known as ‘feety’). They wore it in a bag on a string around their necks. “On the shelf behind the cigar case were the ciga­ rettes. We carried four brands: Camels, Lucky Strikes, Chesterfield and Fatimas. Ninety-five percent of our business was for the first three brands. The Fatimas were made of Turkish tobacco and sold for 20 cents a pack, five cents more than the other brands. There were no filters, no king size, no 100s, no hard packs. Our entire cigarette display took up only four rows. Our display of cigars filled up the entire case. Cigarettes were smoked mostly by men under 30. Very few women smoked, it was not considered ladylike. “In June, Dad surprised Arnold and me with a new 1928 Ford roadster which he gave us to drive. We could barely believe our eyes. The car cost him $416. That was all it cost, there was no sales tax in 1928. That year, the primary elections were in September. In August, the campaign between the three-term gov­ ernor, Groesbeck, and his opponent, Mr. Kelly, in the Republican primary became quite heated. Paul and I got into a discussion as to who would win. I picked Kelly and he sided wi± Groesbeck. He said, ‘I’ll bet you a trip to the University of Michigan-Ohio State game at Ann Arbor that Groesbeck wins.’ “As luck would have it, I won the bet. Paul was a very good sport and we had a pleasant day at the game. I don’t remember who won. “In the fall of 1929,1 transferred to Michigan State College, now Michigan State University. For a while, I worked at a restaurant during the noon hour. My pay was a free meal that otherwise would have cost me 40 cents. I later got a job at a drugstore. I had to mop the floor every night after the store closed. No matter how hard 1 tried, there were always streaks on the floor when 1 had finished. I hated the work, but it gave me a little spending money. “One Friday in October before I got ±e drugstore job, I hitchhiked home to Middleville. The next mom ing, I went to work in the Middleville drugstore. 1 went to the post office, picked up the mail (which included a small bundle of Grand Rapids Heralds), opened the newspapers and laid them on top of the cigar case. I was startled by ±e bold headline, ‘Stock Market Crashes. Panic on W^II Street.’ “I knew this was a momentous event, but had no idea it would lead to 10 years of depression. By the fall of 1930, 10 million people out of a workforce of 60 million were unemployed. Fear and despair were everywhere. “During our summers of 1929 and 1930, Arnold and I worked on Dad’s golf course. Arnold kept the fair44^ *1 : ' r *' { ■ > ^3: « • I I B ♦ ♦ A a a; J A I .> C : 4 I A - Ji kt s •X t?* •% V ♦ A* « 15* I 3 Syfr f . •Jy.Si «* •l *4 I* r * il 1* A I V 4* / V W■ 6& • • 6'i'^ * ? 'tT • __ .rsrito- I’** I ri ; < r f A 4 -.^•4 44 I I f J .Jis z JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT -: . 1l:- . < J b* BV r I k. r. ♦ F <• 'I? i 1 X r I ‘i ’’ s d- ♦ •• —X i A I f •I I •>7 A ■ * 5A f V •V' .. t- A r V y •> u 1 l/i /e 5 ri c v V i?. •l / • 4ii'’, f n e* •I *•»: ’• . I f. b riMtri T V t I c: ; 4 .« k^ ? * 5r 7 *> VJ A. «; - 6 The R.T. French and Sons mill (White Lily Flour) in Middleville circa 1920. ways mowed with a tractor that was converted from a Model T Ford. He was mechanically inclined and kept the rather primitive contraption running. “I was the greens keeper. This meant mowing all the greens with a reel-type push mower. My job included sprinkling and top-dressing the greens and keeping the ants away. Dad made a syrup with sugar and arsenic. We applied this with a squirt-type oil can such as used to oil machinery. One squirt did the job. Once the u *eens were free of ants, treating the area around the greens kept them away. “Dad paid us $20 a week, and we also had room and board. This was a generous wage for that time. (The golf course was on the east side of Middleville, across from the cemetery.) “In the fall of 1929, when I entered Michigan State College, the girl from Caledonia that I had been dating entered business college in Grand Rapids. After this, we drifted apart. The Depression Years “A warm summer rain was falling. It ran down my neck and dripped off of my nose. My companion’s hair was matted down, and when she smiled it looked as ±ough she was smiling through tears. She laughingly sang a couple of lines from the song ‘Singing in the Rain.’ “We had been canoeing on the Kalamazoo River and got caught in a surprise storm. We walked through the rain laughing and talking and we reached Kellogg Hall, the dormitory for student nurses at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. This is where I had first met her ±e previous fall. “In October 1930, a friend of mine, Aaron ‘Slim’ Kaechele, had a date with a student nurse. He asked her to get me a date. Soon after we arrived at Kellogg Hall, his date appeared in the waiting room and Slim introduced me to Dot. She said ‘We will be ready in a few minutes,’ and disappeared into the dorm. Later, I learned that my date had asked her to see how tall I was so she would know if she should wear high heels. After seeing me, Dot told her, ‘Wear any heels you want.’ “Naturally, I was quite apprehensive about what Dot’s friend would look like. When she appeared with a tall, slim, attractive girl I was, of course, very pleased. ‘Bob, meet Juanita Mitchell,’ Dot said. “We went to see the four Marx Brothers in a movie 1 believe was called ‘Animal Crackers.’ Juanita had a cheerful, outgoing personality and 1 liked her at once. She later told me that as a girl in southern Indiana, her father and her mother’s brother owned a coal mine. Juanita and her cousin often tended the tipples at the mine, loading the wagons with coal. (A tipple is an apparatus by which loaded cars are emptied by tipping, usually at a coal screening plant). “In the summer, business was very slow and they had lots of time to play and read. They could see over the flat countryside so they could always see when a wagon arrived. One book she had read was ‘Pollyanna: The Glad Girl.’ This made a lasting impression and Juanita always looked at the bright side of any difficult situation. She was fun to be with. She was Pollyanna the Glad Girl. She was slow to anger, always asking herself, would it really make any difference tomorrow or next week? She would not let little things upset her. “The nursing school at the Battle Creek Sanitarium was operated in connection wiffi Battle Creek College. In those years, the Battle Creek Sanitarium was one of the most prestigious health centers in the United States. Movie stars and industrialists from all over the country came there for rest and treatment. “The sanitarium was run by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, brother of W.K. Kellogg, who founded the breakfast food company. Dr. Kellogg was a Seventh­ day Adventist and no meat was served at the sanitari- um, or at Kellogg Hall. When the student nurses want­ ed to have a wild time, they sneaked into a hamburger stand like others might sneak into a speakeasy. “Dr. Kellogg had his own health food cereals. He also made imitation meats. He was one of the first to successfully freeze strawberries, sweet com and so forth. He was a pioneer in the frozen food business, but I believe that his frozen foods were never sold in the open market, but were made for use at the sanitar­ ium only. Dr. Kellogg was living proof of the efficacy of the sanitarium diet. At age 90, he could be seen rid­ ing a bicycle around the sanitarium grounds. (He died in 1943 at the age of 91). “In January of 1931, Juanita’s class was sent to the University of Michigan’s Hospital in Ann Arbor for three months of intensive training. I was at East Lansing and a tight schedule made it impossible to see her until April and she returned to Battle Creek. But we wrote to each other almost daily. “When she first came to Battle Creek, Juanita stayed with fiiends Clifford and Naomi Eldridge, whom she had known in Indiana. She lived with them until she was old enou^ to be accepted into the nurse’s training. We often met at the Eldridge’s. They were very gracious and generous; I ate many a meal at their home. Naomi was a sou±em Indiana cook and her meals were delicious. By May the first, 1931, Juanita and I knew we were in love.” 7b be continued... »*• French’s Flour rj® (WHITE ULV) c i Is The Ideal Family Flour **.4 Thc toUowing BrMd Recipe >« n fufieetion to new patron* I e to . tOTATO YEAST BREAD MHh«r UMd M Mah* rilfd potato**. 2 ublcipnoDA Owk-I t*Ui4p«Ma iut*r. 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V -NOTICETo Members of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Member Meeting of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company will be conducted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m„ at 404 E. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, Ml. The annual meeting agenda includes hvo items: Election of Directors: A proposal to elect the following Directors: Re­ nee R. Beauford, Douglas 1. Finn, Kellie M. Haines, Norice A. Ihorlund Rasmussen, and Kurtis T. Wilder. Amend Articles of Incorporation to Change Annual Meeting Date: A proposal to approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company to amend the date of tne annual meeting of members from the second Wednesday in April to the second Thursday of March. For more information contact Michael W. Puerner, Secretary, 269-948-1532. I I A Q<^ *«**> t! 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Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor{s): Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24,2019, in Document No. 2019-005031, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: Part Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting March 11,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:31 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda / consent agenda Discussed Mercy & BIRCH contracts, office remodeling, cemetery work day Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:41 pm feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part www.HastingsBanner.com I t J I CELEBRATE SUCCESS! .J r T ✓ 1 •fi’ I 1 4^ ./U- ■ I • f Send your student achievements or personal milestones to tf A )» ? I J r ur' • 1 I H' y mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I J* ./I THE HASTINGS BANNER ) * I .Kir i '/r .*SF ll »r NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION '^4 J J ■ f J Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commis­ sion, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Monday, March 24, 2025 for the following items. 4 • i' I 1 / Ml •. * I I J. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org. Submitted, David J. Olson Clerk • ‘ /F < I I k’ r 1 f f k 1 f I (1) Use Service Body Pick-up w/Crane and PTO Air Compressor I /Jr'* . I f 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 132 J THE HASTINGS BANNER of Lot(s) 5 and 6, Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of 11 r I r Thursday, March 20, 2025 SHORT H The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission Attested to by Jim Partridge Supervisor J I 1 ' * Ma ’ • J I k of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Vil age of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning: thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3: Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the 6.0 feet; thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof: thence South to a point West of the place of beginning: thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on March 27. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juan Navarro and Esther Beecroft n/k/a Esther Navarro, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc Foreclosing Assignee (if any): US Bank Trust. N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust Date of Mortgage: May 27, 2008 Date of Mortgage Recording: June 13, 2008 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $76,144.33 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 33 of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on Page 100, being a part of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Common street address (if any): 5729 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville, Ml 49344-9611 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1553725 (02-27)(03-20) SI 1 HF’S I 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or I n 1 J I ’•. Jl-‘ f y mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Group - -a ■■■I '•' Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthompson@pcimi.coml or by leaving a phone mes­ t IT - ■ t k* sage prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. sr,: I • PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing --tr < • include, in brief, the following: Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential ' purchaser is encouraged to contact, the county register of deeds office' or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A., Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Instrument Number 2019-001257, and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Linder the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River: thence Northeasterly a ong said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for darnage to the iroperty during the redemption period. Dated: March 6, 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 I 1. 1 t A request from builder Dylan Steele on behalf of property owner, Kim Kromdyk, 4402 Zion * I I Rd, Garland, Texas 75043, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for construc­ J tion of an accessory building on an otherwise vacant property and failing to meet location Im I t requirements pursuant to provisions in Section 4,20''Residential Accessory Buildings" of I the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 11693 Breezy Point Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080, Parcel tf t 1 I 1 08-12-160-007-00 and is currently zoned R2-Resi- 5- - ihov ; I f * 1 J ;r i dential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to M I make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. I -.4. -«.- All inerested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an T electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to indi­ -Ml.’" 4- • . u*C viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individu­ • * als with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address ... ■ ? or telephone number listed below. I f ' Jt-' PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION N«* By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson i a• i. Prairieville Township Hall s 11015 S. Norris Rd. lU .'5'' b r Delton, Michigan 49046 tr • ** I* i ata’! i 1 1 I (• ♦ 1 • I -.r^T' V. t I 4 t 4 t I f' 4 r I 1 'Hiji h . -is**** 1 • I City of Hastings L 'A .1 J 'I I I J I Y 1 f- Tri-.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BACHMAN FIELD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL i 1“ I .I • t • r. ,, t b > I r p I f j r J r‘. I 1 The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning Bachman Field Planned Unit Development and final site plan approval for property locat­ ed at 900 Bachman Rd. parcel #08-55-135-001-02. Ihe Planning Commission will review and consider final site plan approval for the development and construction of 119 detached residential site condominiums. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday April 7,2025, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. » ♦ ■ ft • • ' J H JO * Ik : 1 • ;.. • X_______ 1 , AV.,., ! r r 1 I J * r i '. • M ill i I i ' -XI1 p f,; ' -I f ! w r V♦ • * ViKf ^1* L I ) t. k II T •« J ■< 1 I. I r .¥.«%A J I . .1 I J. I• I 1 I • *; hZ / •% r^-w^ac^r 1 j--------- *-*■ ■ I » ♦ I I X’- I ■ ''■■r ( < 9-' ■ 11* ’- Ip* I •.sS ■ I ft !1 fl r J .4 4 . BA U, S r .'****r% v*« , ''■j ?. J 1 I *vc •— - i J •I -»■ ■ 1 i I. I I ii I I .1 k J 1 1 I* . z ( 1 -1 h*. I *• * • f L ) • * I I r u 5^ Ji I r •V Si . 'ft V, i':T- t I • .^X !• I / . b i B. rh a ' . • J • I r** ■ ?->V- ‘M.r: / I ' >' 1 l. I . *.»• t • SSTj 4 I' 5 11 4 , r. "• T?-7» J Sj A W. p I, y s ' tc I J V -I {’ s |. •. 1 ' •< *- -is r ft '1 •.'!•' f ' *'5. I l.<lb I ; J■ K > T. •. stfr** A 4 V r S '. t ‘BMC r T* I ; 4 I' a 4 I .. -« II I I, I'.,; s “•z !> J * " .1, ■■ "i? —w* '■R ' I V n b S“ fl ( I I a* -•*h k iv 1 ■ - I fl s ■* \ t \ Ii h « •^b !* " h S «.1 k .—X b k< k 1 l_l A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. k I ri 4 *> ^1.3' I IWt'. I I b t « il k 1 ■J) II ( “'7 I '1 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin City Clerk I a !1 I I J I « »I ;ki 'Tl- J- • A 1 ( i •1 L 1 t I ■I X •. 1 .s I I I * ♦ * ♦ ♦ < 1 r r Township. THE HASTINGS BAHMER b b i i mmacleod@mihomepaper.com L ■due t:. V follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section right angles for the true place of beginning; thence South gvui PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on April 10, 2025, commencing at and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at I COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet I » PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY TO: ♦- ’tf I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of a I 4 b % V • * •b \bk ■“ t I �r. s J: ♦’ I. I . I '3* • s I -'•■K I |! ? 'Ll Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.Ha5tingsBanner.com 9 II k V I '5ti| «<*• ''10^ V “ii X I T • t L * » A I I I *1 I*. V z J** 1 J \^.i. ' Vb r.Te T X WX5 ..J i; LJ; * pi 1 I ,"A' I 1 > 4^ tjv •‘IL I. % Brett Bremer Sports Editor Every MHSAA varsity wrestling team in Barry County had at least one wrestler at Ae Individual State Finals at Ae end of Ae 2025 season. Of Ae five teams, four had state medalists with eight guys overall from Ae group finishing on Ae state medal stand. That included three-time state medalist semor Joel Simon and first-time state medalist sophomore Bryson Boucher from Lakewood who wrestled Aeir way to Ae championship matches m their respective Division 3 weight classes at Ae Finals at Ford Field this season. BoA guys finished as state runners-up. Those performances came on Ae heels of Ae Vikings match­ ing their best team state finish this season as Aey took district and regional championships to get back to Ae state finals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo for Ae second season in a row. Lakewood took down Whitehall in Ae state quarterfinals before bowing out against Yale in Ae semifinals Ae final Sat­ urday in February. There were successes all around. The Thomapple Kellogg team won a Division 2 District Championship and Aen won a thriller over Harper Creek to get mto Ae regional finals where the Trojans were downed by Ae perennial state champs from Lowell. Hastings had its winningest wrestler ever finish off a career with a fourA trip to Ae individual state finals the same season that it had a freshman set a program record for wins by a ninA grader - and Aat freshman wasn’t Ae only youngster from Ae area doing great things. Here are the 2024-25 AU-Barry County Wrestling First and Second Teams. MMr * V ''b, J »- h> * 4 t51i > 7 LI r\ > ''A*-’*? —b* 'T- j I IL / ’i. 'J I 1 1 < 1 -n 5; 4 I I t tfFi I I I ’f » r' I 1 I 1 w / J b I K I « II 4 t r i u ’J s*’. J A'll'/ ^’u •.. A' I.. 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I I I 1 1 1 ri J P' ■ ' r * I J I I «- ? i * • J® i* * • •1' X i'll if- ri •• « ii * I .• '> k rF" •I , .1 ;. v •d JV 2 4 J b ba f 4Wa -^1 . <IS II A> * hfi Thursday, March 20 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses ''Birnam Wood" by Eleanor Catton, 1 p.m.; Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1932 film starring George Raft, 5 p.m. Friday, March 21 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m.; Poetry Contest be­ gins (all day). Saturday, March 22 - PAWS H k ■' J fl' t k 0 ! u c* p^« '‘•SI '*1 'i I I z-i I I I I '■ ' "'1 I ,.■ w / <fL’ ‘ \ I ) ' ■ ! t k •' t ;i I ! lY*-' YF JI k z X r I V , I a I Y » T'l ii r ? ^'4 i » Li Gauge Stampfler Photos by Brett Bremer 215 - Jacob Everett, Lakewood: A regional qualifier as a fi-eshman, Everett lost out in the blood round at regionals finishing one victory shy of a spot in the state finals. Everett put toge±er a record of 35-12 and was second team all-conference in the CAAC White as well as a district runner-up. ONLINE AUCTION Tuesday, April 8 V g- ' i WT I < as. ♦♦ for Reading, 9 a.m.; Rockin' Tots: Movement and Music, 10:30 a.m.; Speed Friending: Parent Edition, noon. Monday, March 24 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; STEAM at the Li­ brary, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 - Itsy Bitsy » I ft Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; tech help. 2 p.m.; PAWS for Reading, 3:30 p.m.; Watch Your Waste recycling educa­ tional event, 6:30 p.m. More inforrnation about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Inspections: Tues, April 1 & Mon. April 7 (12-1 pm) Load Out: Wed, April 9 (l0am-1pm) I SHERIDAN Questions? BKAITT A AUCnOW CO. www.SherldanAuctionService.com W ♦ ♦ I f < I Call U8l (517) 676-9800 t I I ) J *7^ I f I tk I M <• f !’**• * 3 "4 •r ,V I 1 4f 4B* I t in* ■f z4* r5i Bryson Boucher I I I r k 5^ I i If ' '>w •7 I r. .J J « ii A JW SCHEDULE s -i « f 7<A“ > k.' f A*|fl 1**’ 1 Lt; 1243 Woodland Rd, Woodland, Ml HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY kb -+. Hunter Sutf in RETIREMENT LIQUIDATION I i» t RON DINGERSON 4 JC bl 106 - Dakota Harmer, Lakewood: A fi'eshman, Harmer wres­ tled his way to a 42-17 record Ais wmter. Harmer was a regional qualifier Ais season and placed sixA at his weight class at Ae All CAAC Tournament in February. 113 - Stephen Aldrich, Lakewood: AnoAer Viking fi'eshman lightweight, Aldrich put togeAer a record of 33-19. Aldrich won his weight class at Ae Lakewood Invitational m January and was a perfect 5-0 in his team’s annual trip to Ae U.P. Aldrich reached Ae blood round of districts before bowing out of Ae mdividual state tournament. 120 - Evan Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: Stampfler was a state qualifier as a fi'eshman this winter. He put togeAer a record of 30-16 and placed Aird at Ais weight class at Ae SAC Championship. 120 - Reyd Zoerman, Hastings: A regional qualifier as a freshman Ais wmter, Zoerman put togeAer a record of 41-10. He had the Aird most wins of any Saxon Ais wmter. “Reyd jumped right mto varsity Ais year and made Ae spot his. He won a few big matches over state placers and showed Aat he could really compete wiA anyone,” coach Slaughter said. 126 - Jordan Humphrey, Hastings: A semor wiA 130 career wins, he was 33-20 Ais wmter. Humphrey was a two-time re­ gional qualifier and a team captain for Ae Saxons Ais season. “Jordan stepped up as a leader for Ae team Ais year, and fin­ ished out a great career losing m Ae blood round at regionals,” coach Slaughter said. 132 - Kade Boucher, Lakewood: Boucher was a regional qualifier Ais season and earned second team all-conference honors in the CAAC White. Boucher put togeAer a record of 48-7 Ais season. He was a state qualifier as a junior last season. 144 - Austyn Lipscomb, Delton Kellogg: A senior, Lipscomb put together a 31-13 record Ais wmter. Lipscomb won his weight class at the Burton Richards Memorial tournament in December and closed the year in February by winning his way to ±e blood round at districts, 144 - Liam Renner, Hastings: A regional qualifier as a soph­ omore this winter, Renner put together a record of 35-13 and was honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. “Liam saw a huge improvement Ais year which is a credit to his work eAic,” coach Slaughter said. Renner had just nine wins as a freshman. 150 - Mendon Phillips, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore, Phil­ lips was a regional qualifier this season. Phillips put togeAer a record of 37-18 Ais season and was a district runner-up. 157 - Griffin Grummet, Thomapple Kellogg: The OK Gold Conference champion at 150-pounds this winter, Grummet put together an overall record of 30-18. Grummet had wins Aat clinched Ae Trojans’ team victories in Ae team state tournament, in Ae district finals against Gull Lake and regional semifinals against Harper Creek. 175 - MatAew Shults, Hastings: A junior wiA 73 varsity wins. He went 34-13 this season and earned honorable mention all-conference in Ae 1-8. Coach Slaughter said Shults was anoAer one of his guys who saw a lot of improvement Ais year. 190 - Tate Warner, Hastings: Warner closed out his senior season wiA a record of 39-9. That puts him at 94 varsity vic­ tories for Ae Saxons overall. Warner earned all-conference honors in Ae Interstate-8 AAletic Conference Ais season. I ll I' > T' I z • >.»'• ( JTs k I 4J t. 175 - Jayce Curtis, Thomapple Kellogg: Curtis earned ailstate honors for Ae first time as a senior Ais season placing eighA in Division 2’s 165-pound weight class at Ae state finals. He was a three-time state qualifier. Curtis closed his season wiA a record of 41-15. He was Ae OK Gold Conference champion at his weight class Ais season. 190 - Jackson Burpee, Maple Valley: Ajunior, who was a state qualifier as a sophomore, Burpee now has 92 varsity victories in three seasons. He was 33-9 Ais winter. Burpee took championships at Ae Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament, Ae LH Lamb in Hastings, at Fennville and at the Big 8 Conference Championship Ais season. 215 - Isaac Friddle, Hastings: WiA a four-year varsity record of 186-38, Friddle concludes high school as the Saxons’ all-time wins leader, and he holds Ae school record for pins wiA 169. That career mark for pins is sixA all-time in Ae MHSAA, and only three Saxons have more wins overall Aan Friddle doespins. He was a four-time state qualifier and a three-time state placer. Friddle was 47-7 in his senior season. 285 - Joel Simon, Lakewood: A four-time state qualifier and a three-time state placer, Simon had his best finals finish as a senior wrestling his way to Ae championship match in Division 3*s 285-pound weight class. Simon was first team all-conference in Ae CAAC White this winter and closed Ae year wiA a record of 52-5. 285 - Mitchell Swift, Delton Kellogg: Now a two-time state medalist, Swift placed third in Division 4’s 285-pound weight class at Ae Individual State Fmals as a junior. Swift was 37-7 this season and won the heavyweight title at Ae SAC Championship. He was also fifth at Ae state finals as a sophomore AU-Barry County Wrestling 2024-25 Second Team 106 - Hunter Sutfin, Hastings: Sutfin is Ae first freshman to ever win more than 50 matches for the Hastings varsity wres­ tling team. He put together a record of 51-7 and placed fourA in Division 1 ’s 106-pound weight class at the end of Ae season. “Hunter really stepped in as a leader m Ae room and compe­ tition as a freshrnan,” Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said. Sutfin led the Saxons in both wins and take downs this season. 113 - Troy Hokanson, Hastings: A senior, Sutfin concludes his time with the Hastings varsity with an overall record of 153-28. He was a four-time all-conference honoree in Ae Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Hokanson went 34-6 in his senior season. “Troy was really a team player Ais year, and focused on the team’s success and what he could do for Aat,” coach Slaughter said. 120 - Christien Miller, Thomapple Kellogg: Miller closed his senior season as an OK Gold Conference champion and a regional qualifier. He put together a record of 35-10 Ais season. He was a two-time state qualifier in high school and a state medalist at the end of his sophomore campaign. 126 - Vincent Stamm, Lakewood: Stamm placed seventh in his weight class at Ae MHSAA Individual State Finals for the second season in a row as a sophomore Ais winter. Stamm put together a record of 38-6 this season and was also first team all-conference in the CAAC White. 132 - Gauge Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: A three-time state placer, Stampfler was sevenA in Division4’s 132-pound weight class at the Individual State Finals this winter. He wrestled his way to a record of 36-8 this season and was a conference runner-up at his weight in Ae Southwestern Athletic Conference. 138 - LJ Rogers, Lakewood: Signed to continue his wrestling days at Albion College after graduation, Rogers was 39-13 as a senior this winter. Rogers was second team all-conference in Ae CAAC White and placed fifth at the All CAAC Tournament at Ae end of Ae regular season. 144 - Filip Nowak, Maple Valley: A senior exchange student from Poland, Nowak wrestled his way to a spot in Ae Individ­ ual State Finals at Ford Field. He put togeAer a 36-12 record this season. Nowak had a number of runner-up finishes throughout Ae season, including at districts, and was the Big 8 Conference champion at his weight class. 150 - Bryson Boucher, Lakewood: A two-time state qualifier as a sophomore, Boucher wrestled his weight to the 150-pound championship match in Division 3 Ais season finishing as Ae state runner-up. Boucher was 50-8 on Ae season and earned first team all-con­ ference in the CAAC White. 157 - Keegan Sutfin, Hastmgs: A senior captain, he battled through a shoulder injury all season long to earn all-state honors for the second year in a row. He placed sixth in Division 1 ’s 157-pound weight class at the state finals. “Keegan was the guy that everyone on the team looked to Ais season,” coach Slaughter said. “He worked hard in Ae room and competed hard all season. He was also a really supportive teammate whenever he was out, cheering on and teaching other guys on the team.” 165 - Blake Bossenberger, Thomapple Kellogg: Bossenberger was a regional qualifier and a conference champion as a senior for the Trojans. He closed his year wiA a record of 36-10. r * 1 •• A Local guys compete on state’s biggest stages I t •1 ' WINTER 2024-25 .> T t « r 4 n: I I I: 1 f’ I J f •.. ALL-BARRY COUNTY w A I �z 10 Thursday, March 20, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30036-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Judith Ann Green. Date of birthJuly 27, 1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. JUdith Ann Green, died January 15, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to William F. Green, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/13/2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste, A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 William F. Green c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Sie. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30038-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Lloyd Herman Simmons. Date of birth: 10/05/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lloyd Herman Simmons, died 01/11/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Randi L. Sanderson, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 13. 2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Randi L. Sanderson cZo Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisemenU«aMetice is^'yheii under Section 3212 Of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3tf^2,’ that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on March 27, 2025. The amount di^ on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE -Greg Walejewski and Jessica Walejewski, original mortgagors. granted a Mortgage to Coastal Community Bank, dated September 1, 2022, and recorded December 27, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-012600, in official records of Barry County Register of Deeds, Michigan, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of $51,202.67. The following described premises situated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to-wit: Lot 100, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 625 Misty Ridge Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333 Property ID# 08-41-128-100-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a (b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. This notice is from a debt collector. Dated: February 21, 2025 For more information, please call: (513) 8526066 Daniel A. Cox Wood + Lamping, LLP Attorneys for Servicer 600 Vine Street, Suite 2500, Cincinnati, OH 45202 File 2412040 THE HASTINGS BANNER f ALL-BARRY COUNTY < » ' III ’ A fi 7- ’ M Z I * v: WINTER 2024-25 / Z I I 4 f / 5 4 s mij ■/ z Growth continues for area girls’ wrestling programs X Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I .* • -Z-’ 1 H igh school girls wrestl ing took anoth­ er step forward with the growth of team duals and a team state championship at the end of the 2024-25 season. The Thomapple Kellogg girls scored an 1 Ith-place finish in the team scoring at the MHSAA Individual Slate Finals at Ford Field in Detroit at the end of the season as Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings both put a few girls on the state medal stand. Lakewood was also represented at the state finals. Hastings High School once again hosted a massive girls’ tournament in January, a ^veek after the guys annual LH Lamb Tournament, and then the Saxons also had the chance to host one of the state’s first ever girls’ district Chloe Aicken, Hastings: A junior * wrestling at 155 and 170 pounds, Aicken won 16 bouts this season. A former cheerleader, she made the move to wrestling and was a regional quaiifierthisyear.Sheplaced third atdistricts and had a couple runner-up finishes at tournaments throughout the season. Rylee Alberts, Thomapple Kellogg: A regional qualifier wrestling at 140 pounds throughout her sophomore sea­ son, Alberts was 26-15 this season. I J f f) 'I.W I < .. MT r—.-. * r" ■ uw I > 4 iuo/l I I 5 A |1 JilicX Tirj'j * bsisfr r"* / I K r *475 fn f' f- . See next page r 4 r: f I I! * ; 1 I* I .1 I & •r 4 I u > 1 / J*' I 11 I r t b . b i Ji rr . <r r * I cAS. % :r .Zi •h I In the matter of: The Vincent Vanasse Living Trust, dated October 3,2024 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Vincent Vanasse, who lived at 2765 McKeown Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. died on February 22,2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of Vincent Vanasse Trust, Dated October 3, 2024, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Highpoint Community Bank was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Highpoint Community Bank, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michgian 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 11,2025 Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Highpoint Community Bank Jeffery Steeby, its Senior Vice President 150 West Court Street Hastings, Michgian 49058 (269) 945-2401 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30054-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Beverly Ann Zientara. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Beverly Ann Zientara, died January 9, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marlene J. McGaffick, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust FILE NO. 25-30053-DE r Estate of Zachary Ryan Visser, Date of birth: 12/28/1995 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Zachary Ryan Visser, who lived at 9111 West Parmalee Road Middleville, Michigan, died 11/26/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Grace Hull, named personal represenative or proposed personal represenative, or to both the probate court at 180 Ottawa Ave.. N.W., Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 and the named/ proposed personal represenative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/11/2025 Jeffery A. VanMeter P49046 80 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 301 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616)774-3020 Grace Hull C/O 80 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 774-3020 I I « not enter treated areas un the spray ba* dried. xvill be made by ceitifled pesheide applicaton. For ftirihcr infoimation. contact: Amanda Novak. Resource Speeialist Michigan Department of Tnuisporution 5859 Shennan Rood Saginaw. MI 48604 989-233-3687 I* • . I Adelaide Holderman K Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Molly K. Diekhoff, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Date of Mortgage: August 8,2005 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 10, 2005 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $113,303.98 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DISTANT NORTH, 858 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH, 220 FEET ALONG SAID WEST EAST, 231 FEET UNE; THENCE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF I SAID SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 220 FEET; THENCE WEST, 231 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECTTO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE WESTERLY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR DURKEE ROAD, AND ANY OTHER . EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Common street address (If any): 3200 Durkee Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058-9449 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). t If the property is sold at foreclosure { sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised 4 Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to " c J MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you nave been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: February 27,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 t t 1 i I 5*' 11 i u F b r I i 11 .a** aWI U • II . y-i-' • t • -sCb 1 d I J ) I 1 4 I r I *. a -k k < V ?f-nn II ;.3^' I K I s 7^ I ;V‘5;';ri?»’Av ..1. tdsr t I /try ; J. «.w w k «- a " O' tf ^1 I I J 1 t 1 >^4 I*: I I, . >4 s 1 '. 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The herbicides wnll be tanK-mixed or injected for each application <(* -A I k Selective Appllcariow: (broadleaf weeds tn turf areas, brush control, plant growth rMuhtor. bike/walk trails, invasive plants) ANY INDIVIDUAL OR COMBINATIONS OF THE HERBICIDES LISTED BELOW; Mflestone (Aminopyralid). Escort XP (Metsulfuion Methyl^ Carlon 4 Ultra (Triclopyr hvi pAlerV AminocwloDvrachlor). Tcfar 2-buloxycthyl Eslerj. Plateiu Plateau dnia/anicV dma/api^). Method 240 Si. SI. 1(Aminocxxlopj^chkn). Tel XP (Chlorsulhiron), VwiUn (Triclopyr Choline. Acetic Acid. Choline Soh), T^rraVne enzvi). (Aminnpyralid, Fbrpyrauxifen-Benzyl) 7- iT 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust FILE NO. 2025-30055-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of James Stephen Gillespie. Date of birth: 11/22/44. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James Stephen Gillespie. Date of birth: 02/05/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/12/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Philip Gillespie 5495 Center Road Hastings, Ml 49058 -Sdeetlve AppIlcatloBs: (guardrail, pavemcnvshouldcr cracks and ed^ s. barrier walls, OR &. concrete concicie bridge bndee slopes, slones. bike/vralk b±erwalk trails, invasive plants) Dlants\ ANY INDIVIDUAL INDlVl COMBINATIONS OF THE HERBICIDES LISTED Bn.0W; Ronndnp Pro Concentrate (Glyphosate). Milestone (Aminopynilid). Escort XP (Mersulfuron Methyl). Esplanade 200 SC (Indaziflani), Method 240 SL (/uninocyclopyrachlor). Polarii (Isopropylamine Salt of Ima/opyr). Aquamaster/Koundup Cuitom (Glyphosale).Telnr XP (Chlorsulfbron). I 4^ 2025, and December 1,2025. a A r* I J A ✓ t The Michigan Department of Transpoiiation (MOOT) hereby prondes notice to the pubhc. including property onnen adjacent to sute highways, of the 2025 Heibicide Application Program Ireaimenis for roadside rights of way within Arenac. Bay, Clare, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron. Isabella. Lapeer. Midland. Saginaw, Sanilac. Shiawassee. St. Oair. and Tuscola counties. a * It PUBLIC NOTICE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2025 BAY REGION HERBICIDE PROGRAM « .1#^ 1I STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Date: March 13, 2025 Marlene J. McGaffick 8226 West AB Avenue Otsego, Michigan 49078 (269) 694-6812 ■ .! J 1 > Alberts was a state qualifier as a fresh­ man. This year, she was the champion at the Northview Girls Invitational at 140 pounds and the 145-pound runner-up at the Kent County Championships. Raini Braska, Thomapple Kellogg: A two-time state qualifier, Braska completed her third straight season with at least 20 wins this winter finishing with a mark of 20-10. All-Barry County Girls’ Wrestling 2024-25 First Team C K *1 L■ yi. I « f I tournaments as the numbers in the girls’ ranks rose enough to necessitate another round ofthe state tournament this season. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry Coun­ ty Girls’ Wrestling First and Second Teams. if r e "1 * This notice is published per Regulation 637 Act No. 451. Public Acts of 1994, as amended. (02-27)(03-20) www.HastingsBanner.com _ SMb or �u > '5 I I*•.'. www.HastingsBanner.com 'W ■ Thursday, March 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 11 I i I ft * rj- 3!lk t ALL-BARRY COUNTYw,.™... ft I f I I ft • * k 1 * * 4* Ui I Braska placed second at districts and third at regionals to earn her spot in the state finals at Ford Field. Wrestling at 115 pounds in the regular season and 110 in the postseason, Braska won her weight class at the Plainwell Tourna­ ment in December and the Ron Russo Classic in January. Brielle Dykstra, Thomapple Kellogg: I Competing at 115 and 120 pounds throughout the season, Dynasty wrestled herway to 12winsinherjuniorcampaign. fv ; She was a medalist at the Hastings Saxons Invitational at 115 pounds and reached the blood round at districts be­ fore bowing out of the state tournament. Aryonnah Farrell, Hastings: A fresh­ man splitting time between 125 and I'j Th JO<, 130 pounds, Farrell won 17 matches this season. 'I B£3 Saxon head coach Mike Goggins said po she was a really hard working freshman. Farrell placed third at the Grayling tour­ nament and the Hastings Invitational I 4 <“7— st this season. I' , SE Emma Gibson, Thomapple Kellogg: A three time state qualifier, Gibson finally finished on the medal stand at ''; ifi the state finals placing sixth in the girls’ ‘SI 135-pound weight class. She was 31 -7 on the season and added district and regional championships to go along with a title at the Kent Coun­ ig=. b^ , . ty Championships and a couple other h« tournament titles throughout the season. Naomi Grummet, Hastings: Grummet closed her senior season competing be­ tween 145 and 155 pounds with a record "rt of30-10. She is atwo-time state qualifier and was a state medalist as a junior., ft Grummet took a district champion­ ship this season and then placed third at regionals to qualify for the state finals "’■« T ; *'. again. Coach Goggins said Grummet was a team leader. Adelaide Holderman, Thomapple Kellogg: Holderman placed fourth as a sophomore in the girls’ 170-pound weight class at the state finals closing .dij the season with a record of 32-13. I Holderman was a district and regional runner-up this season, falling only to the eventual state champion at both of those tournaments. Kennedy Lewis, Hastings: Lewis was •n c; 16-10 on the season and reached the blood round of the regional tournament at 130 pounds this season. Lewis placed third at districts and also had third-place finishes at the Bangor Tf Invitational and the Don Ferguson Tour­ nament this season. Dezarae Mathis, Hastings: A junior, Mathis placed eighth in her weight class »• ?• a the state finals for the second year in i. ■' ■ a row. She put together a record of 27-5 '• this season. A < I * -Av r •I' t I 1 bA a first-year wrestler, she was never able to break through and knock off one of the top five opponents in the state that were continuously in her brackets, but she rebounded and medaled.” Shaylynn Myers, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A freshman competing at 145 pounds for TK, Myers won 11 matches this season. Myers wrestled her way to the blood round of the girls’ district tournament in Hastings at the end of the season. Sydney Patterson, Hastings: A fresh­ man, Patterson went 14-6 this season competing at 145 pounds. She had a run­ ner-up finish at the Bangor tournament and was fourth at the Saxons’ Hastings Invitational. Coach Goggins said Patterson is a very technical wrestler for a freshman. Aubrey Sines, Thomapple Kellogg: Sines had 11 victories during her soph­ omore season competing at 140 pounds. She will look to bounce back after a junior after a tough exit from the state tournament falling to her teammate Al­ berts in the blood round of the districts tournament in Hastings. Allison Teachworth, Lakewood: Competing between 130 and 145 pounds, Teachworth picked up 19 wins on the season. Coach Allen said for most ofthe season Teachworth was his team’s best wrestler. “The thing that set her apart was the combination of toughness and heart. For new wrestlers, wrestling three periods is extremely difficult. Be­ tween getting out ofposition and pinned, not being in good enough shape, and mentally being ready to do so, it is a lot to ask. Alli had the heart and toughness to do so from the beginning of the year.” Illness and injury slowed down Teachworth’s season a bit at the end. Continued from Page 10 c 1 4 I « •# 'J? I I I I k < I - .... ft 1*^ 1 *« f b *r- I 4 1 •f r* I J I n • V * < • 4 T ' ’.li ' t I A I I I 1 lb*. •7^ I I Y i ; ii I ‘-4 I. I r I J ./ ‘1 >. iL ! A I * < 'rif r itr (L If 1 Ollivia Post I'-- I . » I I q.Ihi I I i I IJ I I A Ft (I L t .1 V 1 ! f I r .1 / -I rSJ rj .. .• k < k itb -aT- I*. -A --A' .4’ X J .i-r> V J;''A J'-»*-•. 1’ u> X , 1v ' J &♦ f 1> . r I - ..J -*4’ ” - • /J \ ♦ X s I to 1k I tl I I 8- to I ** •■I 1^.. ft r *4 to.^ '' r ftj • Mb r7 « r; .*4 I .S. . r J i ’’•l I "■V f % .J t. . 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Olivia Post, Delton Kellogg: A soph­ omore, Post tallied a record of 18-8 this season while becoming the first Delton Kellogg girl to win a Southwestern Athletic Conference championship at her weight class. She had a handful of runner-up finishes at tournaments wres­ tling at 125 pounds. Post, Delton Kellogg’s first female stated qualifier as a freshman, was tripped up in the blood round at districts this postseason. Julianna Taylor, Lakewood: Taylor had 16 wins on the season before an injury slowed her down a bit at districts. She was the only Viking to knock off a ranked opponent during the regular season and the only one to find a spot in the state rankings herself. “Wrestling heavyweight as a smaller fi'eshman was hard on her at the begin­ ning of the year, but after learning the sport more and making the cut to 190, she excelled wrestling girls more her size,” head coach Lane Allen said. Lillian Teachworth, Lakewood: Teachworth was the second Lakewood girl ever to qualify for the state finals, and came up just shy of earning an all-state medal falling in the blood round at the I finals in a match that coach Allen felt like she was dominating before getting caught and pinned. Teachworth had 22 wins on the sea­ son, and battling back from an illness that swept through the Viking team, to finish strong. All-Barry County Girls’ Wrestling 2024-25 Second Team Peyton Federau, Lakewood: An Indi­ vidual regional qualifier for the Vikings this winter in her first wrestling season. She split time between 155 pounds and 170 and won 16 bouts. “Peyton is a girl that does all the right things. She is extremely coachable,” coach Allen said. “170 and up is sort of the cut off for wrestling a different style than other girls. When she made the drop to 155, it was an adjustment for her, but whatever we told her she did ... she was the lone source of true leadership on our team and was the glue that held everyone else together.” Madison Gruber, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore in her first season of high school wrestler, Gruber raced out to a 14-2 start wrestling at 125 and 130 pounds, and she won her weight class at the Bangor Invitational before her season was cut short by an injury. Gruber also had a runner-up finish at her weight class at the Northview Invitational, Korin Mitchell, Lakewood: Mitchell had 27 wins on the season wrestling between 120 and 130 pounds. Of those 27 wins, 26 came by fall. “For a first-year wrestler as a senior, no one carried our team more. She was the main reason we were able to be successful as a team this last season. As M I Mi Ib^ iSh‘~ I• ' r- s ^lBSL.r I J > ft '1 41 I r r *. y .4^ Jordan Milanowski Photos by Brett Bremer I ) I < f *JC C** M ’., i' : ' ! \ ♦» * YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. 2025 Michigan fishing licenses now available p I 'J tt" "iT” You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VI I .•/ ''^ •Wilt 113' b F ?E,I ;i ■l •* I I ' /■ > L I >j <’ L K' I ld335fi2Vf SlJ A yr f ) ‘*11 « £ <Wrv' -X t f'' .3<0 T r I t — y t / 3t: I 4 J ’ ^‘.-U I i r“ I r•r I J Y'' •1 r- II I !• ' *• I• 9 »'4 /% ii J-L JsrJ K a If rr V; MW B.' i*=--xr .'.^ «Ji 4 (^: t 'll? I V .1111 it -N . ./ to r_ > .. I .p a I r I ; J -=^ 9 bJ = 11 .^9 ll I I F ./ J. r I I ‘ • ** I <1 f I X H- t- V!>i / rJ 4 T< t . • ( ? < -ft' I I I I L-l X I fi I * 1 ( I 1 i 1 r I *• J With Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season beginning Tuesday, April 1, anglers wanting to hit the water will need to purchase a P4 fishing license. 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For fishing license questions, contact DNR licensing staff at MDNR-E-License@ Michigan.gov or call 517-284-6057. — BB G roll p I i' k I �I Thursday, March 20, 2025 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I r Freshman Van fraction of a second from medal Brett Bremer Sports Editor An impressive freshman season for the Grand Rapids Gars’ Gabriel Van concluded with a 17th-place finish in his preliminary heat of the 100-yard butterfly Friday at the MHSAA Lowe Peninsula Division 1 Boys’ Swimming and Diving Finals. Van set a new personal record with his time of 53.44 seconds cutting almost a quarter of a second from his seed time at the Holland Aquatics Center. That time put Van just 14 hundredths of a second behind the last of the 16 qualifiers for Saturday’s finals. The top 16 all earn state medals. The Grand Rapids Gars team is the varsity boys’ swimming co-op com­ prised of Thomapple Kellogg, Unity Christian, Hopkins, West Catholic and West Michigan Aviation Academy. In the end Saturday, it was Saline senior Diego Valdes on the top of the butterfly medal podium with a finals time of49.15 seconds. He was more than a second ahead of the runner-up, Ann Arbor Pioneer junior Edward Zhang who touched the wall in 50.37. Van was an all-conference swimmer in the OK Rainbow East Division this T / I winter winning the I OO-yard butterfly at the conference meet and finishing sec­ ond in the 200-yard individual medley. Saline and Ann Arbor Pioneer were 1-2 in the weekend’s final team stand­ ings too, with Saline capturing the state championship with a final point total of 291.5. Ann Arbor Pioneer was second with 263 points ahead ofNorthville 224, Zeeland 176, Detroit Catholic Central 175, Grandville 134, Milford 111, South Lyon 101, Bloomfield Hills 95 and West Ottawa 85 in the top ten. Pioneer beat out Saline by 35 points a year ago for the DI championship. Valdes’ win in the 100-yard butterfly was one of three individual champion­ ships for the Saline boys. Sophomore Issac Adanin won the 200-yard individ­ ual medley in 1 minute 48.24 seconds and the 100-yard breaststroke in 56.23. It is the first swim state championship for the Saline boys since 2013. Ann Arbor Pioneer had victories in the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle at the meet. Detroit Catholic Central sophomore Camren Turowski matched Adanin’s two individual wins. He took the 50yard freestyle in 20.41 and the 100-yard freestyle in 44.64. I 4 f * L * Hi! I 1 •J * 1 I e I I z e 5i t • ?? .^4 * w« *1 I •,s’3 i I JB I I J Lt I * t f Granid Rapicds Gars freshman Gabriel Van takes off at the start of his heat of the 100-yard butterfly prelim’s Friday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Boys' Swimming and Diving Finals. Van placed 17th in the preliminary race with a personal record time. Photo by Brett Bremer 1 Mohn recognized with 2025 Jack Johnson Award living office in Kalamazoo for 15 years, working with adj udicated youth, children that aged out of foster care, abuse-neglect children and children that had success­ fully completed a residential placement.. After moving into education, Mohn served as the athletic director and dean of students at Delton Kellogg for 14 years before taking on the athletic director role at Hastings beginning this school year. In addition, Mike also coached basketball for 27 years at Delton Kellogg, including 12 seasons as a varsity boys coach and 14 as a varsity girls coach. Jim Hogoboom, principal at Delton Kellogg, writes, “Mike is a man of integrity, good character, and a model of professionalism. A tireless worker, Mike goes above and beyond the already ridiculously busy job of leading an athletic department. When you coach under Mike’s leadership it doesn’t matter what sport or what level you are at, he has the same expectations, gives the same level of support and serves your program, your coaching staff and your student athletes with the attitude and effort to help you be successful. I know Mike’s passion and com­ mitment to the MHSAA, MIAAA and the CAP training A move across Barry County from Delton Kellogg High School to Hastings High School didn’t dull the respect around the state for first-year Hastings High School athletic director Mike Mohn. The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administra­ tors announced last month that Mohn is the recipient of this year’s Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award And he was among the honorees at last weekend’s MIAAA Annual Conference in Traverse City. The Jack Johnson Award is presented annually to an individual inside or outside the field of interscho­ lastic athletic administration who has, over the years, demonstrated a service to the high school athletes of the state and/or MIAAA. Mohn spent 24 years in the social services field with Holy Cross Children’s Services before entering a career in education. He was a treatment specialist coordinator at the Holy Cross Clinton Campus for nine years before opening up a supervised independent program are all grounded in his desire to serve and find ways to help those organizations in a way that impacts not just our programs, but those all across the state.” Mohn is a member of the Two Century Win Club for varsity basketball through BCAM and was named MIAAA Region 5 athletic director of the year in 2021. During his time as an athletic director, Mohn has taken on a number of leadership roles throughout the MIAAA. 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Tz' ir I J .- I It's helping a mother help her daughter Alora while inheriting her dad's house in high school. ¥ I: A’ 4 4 sr I * It - < I k■4 1 < r ' ( 3i/rDio- I •> I I * » V 2 Jt II I OB*: 3aT>W» — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE > NO WEEKENDS This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! I 1^ Juoas e}fino!82sa 9 3O!riasi0 \4ilsvo >919Ye ne^> ! (oieeCnt edobA !o ee Ar> t r r' S'c, •' • 1 C V: ;7 i; ii rt !0* ' JUi : gtjotem 39yyrtM3 1s Responsibilities include: r' I ng£Sb I• /I In • Newspaper advertising design riTHtiBoono f 3 ^eQ • Newspaper composition/layout V INe love what we do and we know you will too! 269-266-1348 $ i £ MJoUnan Fonseti T ■B t r«» View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. Let's build Alora an army for her ship's been battled upon. r I I X I HR Fish Artisan Child Fund is hoped to lighten her load if not spirit. 4 •' A GRAPHIC DESIGNER : Z'l’ :■ Are^you creative' NOW HIRING www.hrfishartisanchild.fund • r* I . p wl t HR Fish Antisan Child Fund I was a good man and an even better father r r .1 Aftermath" I 4. / rl I Donate to Alora Fish: Battling Cancer's ir; Im—* I n » gofundme L » 1 i . I.,. nJ 1 ■'^v ?* A* SIRS { t 9lbb^ 1 □ I di J ' vjii □ idWH rr LV 1 .M r / > ' X • X* PT A ’}■ s , - 4 t V.4. A *>• ■> J i-.W-' I X s a •%’ • I I at ► . Jb tJ| I I. I i a 7b honor you Harland R. Fish 1940-2024 # S L Are you the person we need? 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I p HASTINGS GIRLS SET INDOOR TRACK 2 RECORDS AT GVSU nannwoMi I i‘' JffifflB 20in}33H RESPONDERS TRAIN FOR GRAIN BIN ENTRAPMENT K A t r UaaSMITSAH w i u I f-*- 4 ' f\ < ■k. *• ..C- PAGE 3 PAGE 2 PAGE 14 iH I HPL HOSTING TOWN HALL ON RANKED CHOICE VOTING 4 » M>r33« THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 48 8K .OH .0X1 .JOV k Karen Turko-Ebright Contributing Writer IH ■ . J**. •( - c f* ■ ■-fc' M A r Ml •* ♦ ft* 4 A M » f u J I r .V II ywlnutovr’ to aegitflo srtt beqqoib agbuj fpnjBpG tnoTOOsnorni lur^Bhi । bns letrlguBlsnBnn V* _ to iileab lot leiegniW nsgioM blo-ifieV'SE floed bnuol A c 1* /f ybod oeorlKv .simfieodA enniioD eobiola bo^vvrneJH s abient O9.?loolb6q .bemud I 5k A judge dropped the charges of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful imprisonment against 32-year-old Morgan Wingeier for the death of Corinne Abosamra, whose body was found badly burned, padlocked inside a Kentwood storage unit I I that caught fire on Nov. 7. Photo by Karen Turko-Ebright voH no out trlgUBO iBflt otort'i THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street I 1 - she lost her friend. to return to the storage unit Wingeier listed a a couple of hours later and Delton address on unlock it, but she never court documents. did because she had some She told police things to attend to that took she did not want longer than expected. her mother to find Sterkenburg said the out that Abosamra death was a “ tragic acci ­ Morgan Wingeier was in the storage dent” and both women unit, so she inten­ made “poor choices.” tionally locked her During Wingeier’s prein unit 454 at the Broadmoor Self liminary exam on Jan. 23, Kent Storage facility. County Chief Medical Examiner “These are tragic circumstanc­ Stephen Cohle testified he per­ es. Choices made out of limited formed an autopsy on Abosamra. resources and poor life conditions The toxicology report showed a but that is all,” Sterkenburg said. lethal level of methamphetamine Wingeier explained to detec­ See DEATH on 3 tives that her original plan was f A judge dropped the charges of involuntary manslaughter and unlawful imprisonment against 32-year-old Morgan Wingeier for the death of Corinne Abosamra, whose body was found badly burned, padlocked inside a Kentwood storage unit that caught fire on Nov. 7. In court on Thursday, March 20, Wingeier buried her face in her hands, wiping her eyes, when she heard the verdict read by Kentwood District Judge Amanda Sterkenburg. Public Defender Jordan Safie said his client was sad because KENTWOOD JUSTICE CENTER ttpnd9’«hijT bbm4 s--DEV(^e5B) Judge dismisses case in storage unit death, catling it a ‘tragic accident’ 3203 eszziftKib egbuL A Library > Street ’f"’ c Thursday, March 27, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com mo3.iennDa.’i;iiif3r’.H.wwv Hast 22 Ha I J yJnuoO ynea ritiw noiliim r$ Barry County United Way eclipses $1 million with fundraising campaign I Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer saeuB noeyst T9tnW pnifutJntnoO I* ft E . hf Trnl J yjfajoD vnfiB arfT j|3> ’ > wJnuioV bofi ifijoi c riJrw ifiav anoiealim I * I u I -nsicq ■fr-O J Sfd 1'» ifnom ^yfibiiT 1E£J t i TlGrir r >r 4 h J IE teisdJBg ytinum ViOJll f. jT^iuBaio 3rfi TO) IbH JB .’'.rd oJ jmi) G .noilBide^ kJ « I J Li r ■ •U 31 one isdJofE.. ^no J ’ /s7/ b^mh sdi yenom < ' I ; /jb ?iimofl eaim a'nodCL <(£>'.. ■ I J 2 i. iB^y< ariT fifH 1 I tn - .c /TBgrjvrnm d)09 b?J[ 1 1• >’ ’ nuL t>dj .noifefiOQo I •,'•1 I f 1.' r K jojJnuloV bfw ysW r -.*(Linr: R adtaeqiloo o) .98V,££1J? r ImeiU 'anuc,) i ti' .2nGi3Elo3£TSno3“ YubB J kmoi ,5VE^ /ilsT; ^>7/ bdJinu .eodioH inuJ jHG VEvy bl<::.lL vlfWO')’/TWfl odl V JA vO 9^ 1 Ififijt aril en iwojk/ T9&)nuIoV .rnu^ sdllo Ifi^rvgi G 2332 nOllfiSin£,5KJ 3f j yiy/H lobio ni Ji 1g jnoTt nr iGog larigif! ,w3n aril Kf TUO sibcm BboT" ObfiE ^onagfi ynfifT sdi gnrbnuI sumlnoo o3 fdbig^noifi 2;^3<)v/ li Jeni RnoiiRvrnRnTr) RBOO'J bdl 89h9^ [bidw Eli !g 23orn32 ^nibiVfnq oj noiJibbB ni .rr^o eidT 000,0882 EBvz ico^ lErii yJflujrnfno J Jc/ir jeri t Tsdinun e — noiUim guIq>U jji rfjpz bnrrfed ;i3£ii li earf ipirnnmnoa arfT .gnivjg ni ransq tdafi'j warii uztioq xbifim lidT iaidw vbV/ bsJifiU sdr [^1 » ■riEmflo hioo3i aidl sniBE ariJ bib bn< itog dr bnoYsd sa -lafanu ari?. ,3>1gq : exhoTrwdW -finch aeodl'to COnElx- nii ydt ^vnryi^'^ ;l.i* P wori yl33BX9 gnbd^^lritni yd enoif'^ >0010 £0}Bb tfW /bW bsJinU art) to ,^1 nsfto bsiilDu 31); 2‘ji3iwgB lanhcq ai ban .VJifiUfiurjOj ofli ni luo •. 5 Molly Macleod Editor I The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center celebrated a milestone year with a milestone total raised via its annual fundraising cam­ paignLast Friday, members of the com­ munity gathered at Leason Sharpe Hall for the organization’s victory cel­ ebration, a time to break bread with one another and reveal how much money the United Way was able to raise from its 190-day campaign. This year stood as the organization’s 90th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center was able to eclipse the $1 million mark with $1,133,789. “Congratulations. Barry County, united we really gave,” exclaimed Lani Forbes, Executive Director of the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center following the final reveal of the sum. Every year, the organization sets a new, higher goal in front of it in order to continue funding the many agency organizations that it works alongside, in addition to providing services of its own. This year, that goal was $800,000 — a number that that community sailed behind with its $ 1 -plus million in giving. The community has a track record of pushing the United Way beyond its goal and did the same this year. When Forbes spoke, she under­ scored the importance of those dona­ tions by highlighting exactly how often the services of the United Way and its partner agencies are utilized out in the community. fl'? iLUxnnB ai siv b^atai J Commissioners vote to join PACE program if* ( » T t £ I 1 L' * * ? I i r I ) >• nr # *7- til •e 1.- < . 4 Members of the community gathered in Leason Sharpe Hall last Friday for the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center’s victory celebration. Photo by Jayson Bussa “Over 68,000 times, people accessed the service of the United Way and our partner agencies. You, the donors, made that happen,” Forbes said. “Today, we are here to celebrate you and the great work you support in our community.” Forbes and her team handed out a series of awards and recognitions, which highlighted various levels of giving by both individuals and com­ panies throughout the county. After each set of awards, Forbes highlighted the work of some of the United Way’s partner agencies and how they are making a difference in the community. This included Habitat for Humanity, which is now building a home on Broadway in Hastings to accommo­ date a mother and her four children. While corporate giving is certainly "f* helpful for the United Way, one feath­ er in the organization’s cap is that it is able to solicit donations from so many individuals in the community. Giving this year included 166 donors who donated at least $1 per day and 98 individuals who chose to give gifts over $1,000 for the campaign. Each year, the United Way selects members of the community to chair the campaign. This year, those chair people included Maggie Coleman, Cahssie Augustein and Lauren Tripp, who are descendants of Florence Tyden Groos, who founded what is now the Barry County United Way 90 years ago to ensure youth pro­ grams were better funded during the Depression. Developers bringing housing to Barry County now have another financing “tool” in the toolbox "-after commissioners voted this week to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program in the county. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an opportunity for developers to receive funding from private, secure lenders for energy-efficient construction proj­ ects above code. Commissioners voted unani­ mously, 8-0, in favor of establish­ ing the PACE district after weeks of research and debate. Though developers are now invited to apply for PACE financ­ ing, PACE projects must still seek final approval from the board of commissioners. “We first started talking about PACE six to seven weeks ago,” said board chair Dave Jackson on Tuesday. “So this has been on our agenda, I think this is the third time this has been on our agenda So commissioners have had a chance to dive in. Commissioner (Jon) Smelker had a lot of skep­ ticism about this going forward. I don’t know if Commissioner (Bob) Teunessen did or if Callton did. They both looked into this as we have done more in-depth research in how this project actu­ ally works. And there is very little downside or risk to this as far as to the county. • • * See UNITED WAY on 2 See PACE on 4 '. < rs 1T •' IBMII ♦w ■ L «»•' Mw WWW CT £ 8O i 1 r * I II 4 0 7 1 1 1 0 1 S A ► o* •M - f w t 4 X » 1 O- u. I O > c r. *^7104 COc *Q < I E o ▼* 04 > *15* 5 > <rj I WBOHr _ Ba STORIES ON PAGES 9-13 *. O *• » t * > (0 •r-' W* SUBSCRIBE ! » OS' TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM IV I « > J J YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE 1 Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. ' X* ; '.ggpy w» <•!£’-! X •J ( A < J >'•12 x 4 i SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 tO31W’2* I . t« 11 2^ THE HASTINGS BANNER ■■ .S A .. ♦ ♦ ♦ il * V i XX Mi 1 « • ♦ K&j 1. k. F w* * »s’ t. 9 k J 1 4 *T* =? Ct <*« tfi A 'T- ■I* S CDS 3 ? J ‘“<■'171 00 k co k « • «W «* a* *!• tRN IW T FINALTWINTER ALL-BARRY COUNH ATHLETES REVEALED t �wrr* I tfV . * r jf A w* I w I 4 A I K I rr' 2 Thursday, March 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I- , I iy ’ <-.3r 4r J’.f Construction underway at Fish Hatchery restrooms '». H.- * 1. » ' fit Local first responders train for grain bin entrapment >.. - ’» r » t t i { • » i / t I \ ’ I / >' A' - > > f First responders from Barry, Allegan, Eaton, Kent and Ionia counties attended a grain engulf­ ment training hosted by the Delton Fire Department last Saturday, March 22. Attendees learned about grain engulfment emergencies and res­ cue methods, taught by the Barry County Training Committee and Mike Harp of Safety &, Technical Rescue Associates (SATRA). Several brave first responders, including Byron Township Fire Department’s Alice.Olsen, volun­ teered to experience grain entrap­ ment and be rescued as part of the training. « « T ’ . 5 A; f i I J • I i r' ?? tJM I r.-< u "r-f '< ■ ■ r i « ■'■n p I C| I ■:1H’ is.? 5 ■I I >- fc Isifi I N.'7 fli\M i A lEiT-'- ♦ • * r I •*7 i M . I 5/ •! ilicrt *1 A « 1 I* 1 t % t J 4 I I r < r * .1 W. »« »»' *? 1^' K Masons were seen working this week at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on the park's new bathrooms. Hastings City Council members voted this week to approve a change order for $11,100 which will allow for the refeeding of electrical to the bathrooms. The old bathroom's existing electrical connections were discovered to be inadequate for the new bathroom's usage. ARPA funds are being used for the project. Photo by Molly Macleod < n :4j I.’ / J \ ♦ *k ■-■ 4' . / I. >I I f 1 * , Participants were directed on the proper use of the plastic cof­ ferdam, a temporary enclosure that provides stability around the victim, and removal of the grain the victim is trapped by. Something as simple as a shop vacuum can be used for grain removal from inside the cof­ ferdam. Once the grain level is lowered enough, the victim can climb out, or be helped out the top of the plastic ring. Com from Delton’s Osborne Farms was used in the grain entrapment training. Barry County Farm Bureau also helped fund the event. — MM I A I J ' / I-' *' *) b . i . Iw I. . T V / » » A 1 I » u '^C" I / « T A'' » « I 4.*H - r 1 4 I J1/ J 9 fi 1 J > I lb I I ; A I f f I <• • I 1 ' // r< 4 I I J - L-*-’ Air 11 ' - 3 I v i !>' V" '• X. I J • “¥ ' F I *•% .GT '■ I < > i 1 ■ f X-* b’ 5i 1 • ■■- ''0 Iw I F** I UNITED WAY They have chosen to invest in an issue that will impact families beginning April I with the change in car seat laws.” On May 1, the United Way will host a car seat event at the Thomapple Fire Department where residents can get their old, outdated car seats replaced and installed in order to keep them in compliance with the changing law. Continued from Page 1 “It has been a pleasure during our 90th campaign to work with incredible descendants of Florence Tyden Groos. Her dedication to our community shines through in each of you,” Forbes said. “In honor of them, we didn’t get them another award for their shelves. * > > 1 •‘ w 4 U. I k I §r - >i '.y K t I E -• *v 1 7 J *v iZ . r T 'A ‘ Z. i f * ■ : AA. , r-. .5^ J •Sto J k-fflk «' 1*7 a. w - . > . J-L i'! *v T >M• A I. >S4 I * mS < r I I r .w < f r 4 Lt » * r • I h 0 » ■tA i S'; V t t ' I I Ii • r y y W 'H 5 ' i i i iMU VH* it I s i t I I A I ■T^ > Nt, I ir^^ -I -. 1 t a I f- ‘A i f ’J J < 7* 1# i ..• I ...4 I <t X "V. .A*. j: •1 / 1 rr 0 ■• ^'■ 0 ATA I I’ i ^4 A l*x . ;t * J pl t V^nK f '.2^ gofundme .it b f I 0 « . HR Fish Antisan Child Fund S? ■f X J? 1 J ?fe »’ k t •2 IS • M" > •f w ' -aansk® * t I ^1 I V bW» <1 L Scan to donate to Mjolinar's fundraiser <• r» » s*4 X < »», I* a good man and an ev wv.^^tt^r father Y* fe .X .« It's helping a mother help her daughter Alora while inheriting her dad's house in JI high school. A n 9 •4' JF A -■"('tsZ-.. ■ e ♦ t 4 ■ '*.0^ ( 4 HR Fish Artisan Child Fund is hoped to lighten her load if not spirit. z I V I ■ r 4. Ip''., <01 Mi’U, V '■ i Barry County Farm Bureau provided funds for the Barry County Training Committee to allow first responders from five counties to attend grain engulfment training sessions on March 22 at the Delton Fire Department building. . Let's build Alora an army for her ship's been battled upon. ,A TA s • fT < Hl' K I 1 i f ’iffM J \ F s 4 ■ .^rr ,4 ,« ^t. i; • t fK oucf Pajfa ('* c? / A> _______ ?f < b I Donate to Alora Fish: Battling Cancer's Aftermath t '■ 7 www.hrfishartisanchild.fund th < 1 f f •r Ma’.*’ ' ■■ A< w. ^3 ..^ Vb A I 7-, •> A b •:t ft 4 ; •* I st ■ 1 I* s sm K i 4', I* 1 I 7 t I II' < ? p Iff j;- 1 • A \ iC^. 4 t r a ■J' Local first responders trained for grain entrapment at the Delton Fire Department last weekend. Here, Byron Township firefighter Alice Olsen volunteers to be temporarily entrapped in grain for training purposes. Photos by George Hubka/MG News Service 7^.": its 1 4 • 4« V } R Zr• K A K- v' t ] > 4 * * * b t 1' 7-* r! _________ t r, T 9 4 I 1 < A f • 1 > * ♦f* X I > A I ' b* . w ’ > ... AA*h c • f > •7' yr ■ jT' 'i . 4 • *« r •l a> A f ' % :. T I I 7 r ’ T 9 9 i > --i . A1 4 ,7 L/<; s t >«» YT.-. u 1 < > J% ft < nf and life <1 J K I 9 < I A * ?-T> v 9 * * i 5 > ,* 2 4.* Y’' rJ ..'i'lp . »i f t t t * t I / »* A I I .\ ! n .v:-’ i I Ii »^?.T vi J t Sv B.V 1 J il V >> |k 1 * < I 'H r •• y;#.- ■ ■. .<< I 1 t I 1 a r ■—. I t / /f' -*V*T* A ¥ «l rv 4» <• ■if « J t ‘'J ■; f ktku J > ' ''3£K b WJUB • k > ♦ s I V fl 2 MJoUnan Fonseti Zi < ' -Jr 7^“i ’W'4 269-666-1348 J < f 7 2 To honor you Harland H. 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Elsewhere in U.S.......... .................... $1.50 Single Copy................... * >p r < 7 ’^Su I X L 1 7 k •K 1 f <>0^1 «: I 4'. i t .4* I I J I 1l!!^ i 1^ a I $ 9f:. 1 jar: * 0 SU« •p s . TB^ N f : .•«••: *• * k '*J .<fi....-i.,S. n 9 9^^‘' f><!i IV:^ . K *»• t I .•: .• 1 •1? I .fv V-. « XJ ■ �A *5 I I > in 1 h I the HASTINGS BANNER www.Hasting5Banner.com L r - til' y " MV Thursday, March 27, 2025 3 City council approves Woodlawn Meadows PUD amendment * I tn ' Vif i I u iCi ' 1 r LS : k' ■J ; I S s.. i. ‘'Jb *0* ' r i; ’ v* dsbi r 1 4 'fl teKOB: I 2 4', 1 U ynajoTT f . I ; Molly Macleod Editor ' «| VJ. h s I *u 0 % i V’K’u ■ i I. A, 'I I J 1. T V , I 1 J ) * -K J to' .*!5wTat :'Cw US '’Vo'* t f s -1. , I * k /KJ- ‘*11; *0 ■ r 1 I? W • l» - I X * T 1 1• t 1 J X I V ’Ck ■ Hastings City Council members voted on Monday to adopt an ordinance amending the Woodland Meadows planned unit development. The amend­ ment allows for developers to construct 32 multi-family detached units at the site in Hastings — a departure from the apartments originally planned for the next phases of the project. Councilmembers passed the ordinance unanimously, 9-0, after its second read­ ing on Monday. There was no discus­ sion before the vote. The move will allow for 32 multi-family detached units to be built on the 9.28-acre parcel on the north end of town. This is a reduction from the original plans for the site, which would have made way for multi-unit, dense housing. A representative fi'om Exxel Engineering, Inc., who prepared the PUD amendment proposal, said in December the original use for the property would have made for much denser housing than the proposed 32 single-family site condominiums. The Woodlawn Meadows PUD was originally approved in 2001 as a threephase project. The first phase, which was completed, included the construc­ tion of four, 20-unit specialized care buildings. The next phases, which were never completed, would have called for the construction of a 24-unit two-story independent apartment building and 12 single-family condos consisting of three buildings with four units each. New owners bought Woodlawn Meadows in 2020 and had no desire to develop the next phases of the proj­ ect. Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village II stepped forward, requesting the modification of the PUD to make way for the 32 proposed single-family homes. At a December public hearing on the issue, some residents spoke out against the PUD amendment. Amanda Mattson, who lives across from the existing retention pond in the neighborhood, raised concerns about the project on Monday. She and her neighbors banded together to express their opposition to the development. “Our main opposition to this is that, again, it was based off of something from 2001. Our houses actually did not exist at that point that we’re aware of. It hadn't been developed. So, the popu­ lation density in the area would signifi­ cantly increase,” said Mattson. Mattson also raised concerns about drainage issues in her neighborhood. Flooding has been a recent concern. “Now when a significant rain comes. or spring melt-off, our lawns flood, the retention pond is overflowing, and also the neighborhood around those two new houses, because of the grading, the street floods. So we have concerns about the ability of that pond to own any more water after development,” said Mattson. She also brought up concerns about property values and the impact on wild­ life. Exxel representatives countered by pointing out the new PUD use will actually lead to fewer units being made available in the neighborhood than orig­ inally plarmed. Additionally, the reten­ tion pond was built with the intention of serving the original uses of the PUD. ?Kny drainage or other structural prob­ lems will be addressed during the early stages of the project. I I V 9 US! 'Ml I # lb I c ■> s I >■ > M. 4 I ■ V• 5 < Prairieville man dies in weekend house fire Fire Department (PTFD) officials, several neighboring fire departments joined to extinguish the fire. The Delton, Orangeville Township, Hickory Comers, Richland, and Prairieville Township fire departments all responded to the scene and successfully put out the fire, with no injuries to the firefighters. The house suffered extensive damage, according to the Prairieville Township Fire Department. The cause of the fire is under investiga­ tion. Karen Turko-Ebright I. r J Contributing Writer * * * tb • r ''<>0 il »><*. r * ri' K.i I- t U- , I Prairieville Township Firefighters entered a burning house Saturday morning to save an 80-year-old man trapped inside. Despite the heroic effort, the man did not survive the blaze. However, a young woman and child managed to escape the burning house. Neighboring fire departments assisted in controlling the fire near Gilkey and Burchette Roads. According to Prairieville Township fW . I to I 7 ’dk^ 4 liL. A, t J , y TA ’ It I 5. .1, U. IL If tl :• A Ltu & 5 i I I'lrrr I, *u L t» ND. 1 '•n * **"^^^^* **^*^ I « i' ’ k V a .4. ,w If t 4 HPL hosting town hall on ranked choice voting next month t I J I SI I % A 2 > I % 4 1 t it 1 I H r‘i 1i £ & Mr a c I 2* 5 w •M t' Molly Macleod i; A/ < I *■ I I 4 t. would institute ranked choice voting in Michigan. More information on Rank Ml Vote and ranked choice voting can be found at RankMIVote.org. I Editor r □nt In 3f| '.‘ *»v 1 ‘'ty^THJcC J/J I :iT' Jh I 'r“t r, ■ r A fee' iOS «h iV It J r I ail'-'iiM ^-1 bti 4* A 1 I iofkt I J' 1 r I U’-> kill ' 1 a rrel fl WCfmSW I 1 '( 'f i r 1 TCP A •1 I n imir s B .':T‘ 1 * JB - V qut J ar43««n» - ‘^r I , »-*** ;’mx/ } I "7' MSP'a': •KT I M 'f • f 9^ * i I 1 r .T * ' 4 4 -* 1 , J |VFW2^A B . 9 4 I Ranked choice voting will be the topic at an upcoming town hall hosted at the Hastings Public Library next month. Sam Kale, a representative for Rank MI Vote, a nonpartisan organization promoting ranked choice voting in Michigan, spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s Hastings City Council meeting. Kale said the group is hosting a town hall on ranked choice voting, a voting system that allows voters to rank candi­ dates in order of preference, next month on Wednesday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. . The town hall will take place in the library’s community room. Kale said the group will “discuss the problems stemming from our current voting system and how a simple change to our ballots can give us a healthier democracy.” Kale said his group hopes to bring a ballot initiative to the polls in 2026 that *> A ; E p Sam Kale, a representative for Rank Ml Vote, a nonpartisan organization promoting ranked choice voting in Michigan, spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s Hastings City Council meeting. Photo by Molly Macleod H sk;; I 4 1 r< 5p^9mr I ■ jg F ! Cl t ' A ?T «* I i I I 4 ••• f I . •- ■ 4^ ; ■ ,» ! -T ■■ i ■ m 2 T • W r-t •V* ' iftl' BA I rr if’.', I 3 (4 $ c ■ >• ffci £ t • X r; i'' k z 1. sf^ tT h A / . i IBl* ljbt ’ I 7-^ggjl ? i 4 '7 f I • I k i ■ e * I* , ♦ I atlfl *< I I ,1. r ■iJ A J f i to ” k I 'a' I 1 I r 11 !i i; I i* 5 5 4 • A. /■ i J 1 f I r-', < • 1' A h. f; I! t ft / >41 I 4-r / I . -4 . . 1 I t! nf f I >3 r , I ri & »* u j I I ] t t ■9 ^^4 J S-_ h I r * if k '/J = 4/ - I k 1 f: I A df/ c y *5^ « J i 17 k 1 7 ■’ ■ ■ f. 'J I i I I t I. k ) t J . I 5/ * DEATH Continued from Page 1 t I ■ aI in her system. After reviewing Coble’s testi­ mony from the preliminary exam, Sterkenburg said the following during the notice of review hearing on Thursday. “The medical expert Dr. Stephen Cohle identified the cause of death of the decedent as an accident, specifi­ cally a methamphetamine overdose. Her body was badly burned, but she had only about 11 percent of carbon monoxide in her lungs, leaving the expert to opine that at best she may have survived ten minutes after the fire began,” Sterkenburg said and continued with her review. “He (Cohle) testified, so my approacfi would be well she has a lethal level of methamphetamine. She does not have a competing cause of death; therefore, it’s quite reasonable to opine that metham­ phetamine toxicity is the cause of death,” Sterkenburg said. “Had she been able to exit the storage unit, Ms. Abosamra very likely would still be deceased to the toxic level of methamphetamine in her body.” Wingeier explained in a 34-minute video played at the preliminary exam that she and Abosamra were homeless. She told detectives that her mother did not want her to hang around with Abosamra or the storage unit anymore. Wingeier said that if her mother found out Abosamra was in the unit, she 1 I *► • ••■■ 4 I** I I ■ - --.■ • would have kicked her out. “The cause of the fire is unknown. It could have been an attempt by Ms. Abosamra to keep warm, but we know that she had blankets, and there’s no evidence that she previously tried to light a fire,” Sterkenburg said. “It is equally possible that the pipe she smoked methamphetamine out of fell from her hand and caught the unit on fire as she overdosed.” Kent County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Becker stated that his department has not yet decided to file an appeal at this time. “The defendant made a poor choice locking her friend in the storage unit. Though most of us will never be in a situation where that is a choice we would have to consider,” Sterkenburg said. “Is it better to leave a friend in the wind with no roof over her head, or would that make her worse off?” “We need to look at her (Sterkenburg) full opinion and make a decision based on a review of that,” Becker stated in an email to The Banner. He noted that if his office chooses to file an appeal, it will be to the 17th Circuit Court. “These ladies were both in a season that appears to be plagued ■ by drug use and scarcity and that Ms. Abosamra died of it is a tragic accident,” Sterkenburg said. “But I believe the criminal charges are unsupported, and 1 am dismissing this case at this time.” FOCUS K Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .tones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC 0 Financial Advisor Member SIPC For years, people save and invest in 40I(k) plans, IRAs and other financial accounts. They wouldn’t lose track of this money, would they? You might be surprised, About 1 in 7 people has unclaimed cash or property, totaling billions of dollars, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Properly Administrators. People lose track of their money for a variety of reasons: They change jobs and forget about their retirement accounts; they move and leave no possible. • Report your change Whenever of address. you move, contact your financial services providers and any former employers with whom you may have retirement accounts. • Report name changes. If you change your name, notify new and old 401(k) plan administrators, banks, brokerages and any other institution connected to your money. • Manage retirement accounts when you change jobs. If you leave your job, you mi^t be able to leave forwarding address; they change names and don't notify former employers; or their employers go out of business or merge with another company. Whatever the reason, losing tabs on accounts that could be worth thousands of dollars is never a good thing. What can you do to avoid suffering this type of loss? few Here are a suggestions: • Maintain good records, Keep records of all your financial, investment and and retirement accounts let a family member know where these records are kept. • Keep a manageable of financial number accounts. The fewer bank and brokerage accounts you have, the easier it will be to keep track of everything, You might even want to consolidate accounts when your 401(k) behind with your old employer. But if you do, keep track of it. On the other hand, you could roll your old plan into your new employer’s plan or into an IRA. • Inform your financial professional about all your accounts. If you work with a financial professional, they can help you track your accounts, so infonn them of all past and present IRAs and 401 (k)s or similar employer-spnsored plans. So far, we’ve looked at ways you can prevent losing track of financial accounts. But can you do anything if you suspect you’ve already left some money behind? If you think you’ve lost tabs on an IRA, you can check old tax returns and bank statement to help you track your contributions and find the name of the financial provider that held your account. If it’s i f f .i ■ ■ k . I I l'-’ '* ■ * I ^.7 , f ♦ 5 f Wendi Stratton CFP 0 Financial Advisor Don’t lose track of financial accounts i J / 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 J •1 “The primary^ issue with the ordinance that I wanted to revise was that depart­ ment head purchases over $300 have to be approved by the City Manager,” wrote Moyer-Cale in a memo to the council in January. “I want to increase that to at least $1,000.” “I also want to change the threshold for sealed bids being required which is currently $5,000... The sealed bidding process is more complex than what con­ tractors want to involve themselves in for projects/equipment of that small size, leading to reduced participation,” she added. In other business on Monday, council members approved a resolution that increases maximum driveway widths within the city. The maximum width has been extended from 20 feet to 24 feet, allowing more room for residents with two-stall garages. Council members also gave the Hastings Downtown Business Team the OK to go ahead with Girls’ Night Out, scheduled for Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Hastings. Financial t r r «i3ll After weeks of development, feedback and adjustments, the City of Hastings’s new purchasing procedures were approved this week by a unanimous council vote. Though little discussion on the matter was had on Monday, council members worked with City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale for weeks on the new procedures. Under the new ordinance, purchases amounting to $1,000 or less can be made by city employees with the approval of their applicable department head. Purchases equal to $ 1,000 and under $15,000 can be made in the open mar­ ket, but purchases of $5,000 or more must first be approved by the city council. Purchases equal to or greater ±an $15,000 must be approved by the city council. Sealed bids are required for any­ thing $ 15,000 or more. According to Moyer-Cale, the city’s purchasing ordinance hadn’t been amended in 30 years. She said the out­ dated ordinance created headaches at times for city employees. 1 ■ ■ F * Molly Macleod Editor I I * Council approves changes to purchasing procedures ! a 401 (k), you can contact your old employer’s plan administrator. You can get some help from other sources, too. The Department of Labor recently launched savings retirement a database lost-and-found (lostandfound.dol.gov) that can help you find pension or 401 (k) plans connected to your Social Security number. For a stray IRA, you can check unclaimed.org, the website of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. And for various other sources of money — including uncashed checks from corporations and financial institutions, inactive brokerage accounts and unclaimed safe deposit boxes — you can check MissingMoney.com, the unclaimed property website of the National Association of State Treasurers. These sites offer no guarantees of finding your lost or missing accounts or other sources of money, so you still may have to do your own sleuthing. But as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” — which, in this case, means you’ll help yourself greatly by tracking your accounts fi’om beginning to end. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by youT' local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �HI 411 ir 1’ 4 Thursday, March 27, 2025 Car seats and booster seats are life-saving devices. And motorists in Michigan will need to learn the rules regarding the usages of such devices, with updates to the state’s child passenger safety laws set to go into effect April 2. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration esti­ mates that correctly used child restraints reduce traffic crash fatalities by 71 percent for infants younger than 1 year old and by 54 percent for children 1 to 4 years old in passenger cars. Unfortunately, vehi­ cle crashes remain the leading cause of death for young children. Updated child passenger safety laws provide improved precautions to help protect child passengers, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Under the updated laws, children must be secured in a car seat that is appropriate for their age, weight and height as indicated by the car seat’s manufacturer. These updates include: • Infant to two years - A child must be in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer or the child is 2 years old. • Two to five years - The child can then move into a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maxi­ mum weight or height allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer or the child is 5 years old. • Five to eight years - The child iifi' i< THE HASTINGS BANNER Updated laws provide extra protections for children can then move to a belt-positioning booster seat using a lap-and-shoulder belt until they are 4 feet 9 inches or 8 years old. • All children under 13 years Must ride in the rear seat of a vehi­ cle if the vehicle has one available. The updates also require: • Children younger than age 4 to ride in a car seat in the rear seat (if the vehicle has a rear seat). If all available rear seats are occupied by children under 4, then a child under 4 may ride in a car seat in the front seat. A child in a rear-facing car seat may only ride in the front seat if the airbag is turned off*. • Children must be properly buckled in a car seat or booster seat until ±ey are 8 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Children must ride in a seat until they reach the age requirement or the height requirement, whichever comes first. “These new standards, along with following manufacturers’ guidelines, will ensure children are safely secured in their car seats and better protected if a crash occurs,” said Katie Bower, MOHSP director. “We encourage par­ ents to recheck all their car seats and booster seats to make sure they meet the necessary requirements and are fitted properly for each child’s height and weight.” For information on child passenger safety recommendations, including car seat check locations, visit OHSP’s Child Passenger Safety web page at Michigan.gov/carseats, — DAf I• / I I «l , sr«fi. www.HastingsBanner.com r« 11 IV 3 I ’’. :f ‘Cabin Fever’ event March 29 to benefit local vets ft J rii' I 'T I * A . I I i c I I I I 1 i tT’’ a I •x 8 I « f JIA* >'7 X =!> r'si. • 1' F k ii » fr, z t ■<x i'. / y. “I I!’.. •X 1 I ; I r I J El i: I A< » tA > V *4 1 I r gf, A 4 a X' I. f • 'K 9 1 I j r I C <4 [>2- J V •i K b M ■ [ ! I r I <I 0t’S I' gi J « F i i I J . ?ll ■ ■r X X yt (S r z" r. p I >npi £ ’-:4: I t, e t . ( I I J X T 9 ' H B. LA* e * ■f. t ♦ ■■ I • J The Barry County Acts of Kindness is celebrating its "Cabin Fever" fundraiser this Saturday, March 29. Onager will be on hand, performing live music during the event. Courtesy photo XT V < 1 I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I * I fundraiser of the year and is set for 6 p.m. until midnight on March 29. The event includes a “happy hour” and then dinner that includes a choice of either a pulled-pork sandwich or fried chicken, with sides and dessert options. Tickets for the dinner are $15. The Delton Moose Lodge will provide a cash bar. If that isn’t enough, there will be a rafffe with a trio of grand prizes including two kayaks, a 36-inch grid­ dle and two-night stay at a Bay Pointe resort. Raffle tickets are $1 for one or six for $5. And, live music will be pro­ vided by Onager. “They really rocked it last year,” Converse said, adding that last year’s fundraiser drew more than 200 people. “We’re hoping to have a good push and go ovef 300 this year.” For more information on BCAOK or the Cabin Fever fundraiser, visit the group’s website at barrycountyaok. org. With Mother Nature slowly releas­ ing her grip on wintery weather, the Barry County Acts of Kindness is set to celebrate the coming of spring by hosting its annual "Cabin Fever” fundraiser at the Barry County Expo on Saturday, March 29. BCAOK, a local nonprofit organiza­ tion, was formed by former members of the Hastings Elk Club with a focus on serving Barry County veterans, “We wanted to specialize,” said Don Converse, BCAOK president. “We wanted all of the money (raised by the group) to go to the veterans.” And, Converse added, money raised by BCAOK goes to help local veter­ ans in need. "Only Barry County,” he said. “All our funds stay here for Barry County veterans.” According to Converse, the Cabin Fever event is the group’s largest 1 I ' I f i > I e «>*T I I 9 / I i I »- 4^ » r tU f £> r 4 A ft i / -e J 4 4 « J :,d #■’ J f Hnu*-' Iff’’ c J T T t ♦ L at” ♦ 9 fj A h I < - I'.r^ I ■ I X I I I t j i f J ». 3 r r I i , 7, • - U .:6f f J ‘^e1 igg; ‘^5 ‘ i I I i^lnn J i ■'jli I A I Xr,? AFA • I •X I I I rw f :X r I *J I > t lO T'" I I ’ * ', r^j(4^ twi II. .| 4 4 ' I ■ * • * « h/ . ! •• ( f t PACE Continued from Page 1 “Commissioner (Dave) Hatfield, he did a very eloquent job of explain­ ing ±e banking world and how that works, how that benefits the county and the county is actually first in line to receive funds if something would go south. We’re in a priority position for any loan amounts that are being made there. There’s a lot of security with this as well that is structured in favor of the county,” Jackson said. Last month, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan provided infor­ mation on PACE to commissioners at a Committee of the Whole meet­ ing, Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the state, where local governments opt into the pro­ gram, Lean & Green has a uniform program statewide to connect devel­ opers with private, national lenders. Freeman was also on hand on Tuesday for questions concerning PACE. Freeman explained PACE financ­ ing offers little risk to the county. No county funds will be used to fund the projects; private lenders provide the money. Developers must perform a special assessment on the property when entering into a PACE financing agreement, placing the property on the tax rolls. In ±e event ±e developer would default on the PACE loan, the county would receive the property and could resell it for a profit. CopperRock Construction, devel­ opers of the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts at the Royal Coach site on Mill Street, are reportedly interested in taking advantage of PACE financing. The extra financing option can allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-ef­ ficient standards. The cost savings to the developers will, in ±eory, trickle down to create a savings for future residents of the development in rent or energy costs. Greg Taylor, senior development specialist with CopperRock, spoke during Tuesday’s public hearing in favor of Barry County establishing a PACE district. “I’m here today to speak in favor of the PACE financing initiative that Mary (Freeman) and others have put before you. And I come to you to let you know from a practical perspec­ tive ±at it’s a very practical tool. And it’s one that we’re planning to utilize for the Riverwalk Lofts project after going through multiple rounds of financing, multiple appraisals, multiple rounds of incentive work at the state level. We’ve found that the I ■* WSi F II < TT 1 > I , 1 , < 1 r r 1 I I i 1:5 I K ‘ r I y WSMb » ^^Sia t>av>d Jackson S(he*ir • > i K *• •, V t ;rr,’ iflATf \l&u * ■'•»R J I* ;* IF f '.J T b I I S ‘'': ’^r Wk } r A f *• S *' t 4 > '* < - > f •» .4 ■' •1 >' J ■k « J9 4 Xt s s. •nsau V. V •-K *5 ,1 k I :4i r? r A- / •1. tickets: hastingsJudusxom 1269-818-249^ Other Events Band Ensembles Concert Tue, 4/1 7:00 pm HHS Choir Follies | Thu, 4/171 7:00 pm M » M 7^ I • «» h r J t b I ‘7/ . /I .1 $ «k I • s ! t -1 I x . A. e. J <3- k s -.4 < t. VAi I 11 • .I I -* "k « rr s r I Ji •H >I d I •• i WAITING FOR SPRING -J t *4J*d F /■'U r, 1 I . 1.1 * s x 1 A Jib-r- l.\ ,r ~*2~ *k^ T , *♦ I >1 < •1 - ♦ ♦ k G I . I 1 1 I I i J s 1 1l« 1I This pair of deer was seen observing Fall Creek during snowy conditions earlier this month. Photographer Del Bachert speculated the duo is look­ ing forward to sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Photo by Del Bachert f '^L . X I I I. » > - . 1 k- * 4 I. T *^r. •A I I A/W Mr ’V TW I A KX. ' *\ J K 'V . i- ' ■!i ’7 9.i ►*? 1 Ti t »•** 9 r ,T^ K' h ’* l».*. ■>% '■1 t 9 I •l" • Jh D zf f I h I r ( T' / •z* .1 st 4 «e t A I> ■< .. •** J B i «r I > 1 I .«’ f i ntM 'X' ..u* -*l t t \ 4 I ••X ’-a s f r I J I . I J •l <3-2 5 J t ( 7 , rtT' I I- '-•0'4 * •• i< .--7 « 7 •»' V V; r if •r J M. ws •> •l. t t ■ 4 • I Sr r» • 4 .i I . f ; -V I 9 *d i ‘Ji «• ■!C;v 'T* r ; U' I Fl Sy 'W (» s 4 >.l •J I •s X I ’..J ;n^’£: ^\\ I . I -Tf 4 > i . <k SV- ■ ►, • l* < 9 > t >s Grand Rapids Symphony Music of Harry Potter Sun, 4/13 I 3:00 pm I > ;4 >• I\ I 'ft- '>i s r ’,1 i r I *K <i^ •* ! »• 1 ♦ *«O( k W'M' 1 K>r-s Ax^ * .'4 < »' -, We’ve dug into some things. I’ve got some answers to many of my ques­ tions. I like, for sure, the idea that this doesn’t lock us in in any way...,” said Commissioner Bruce Campbell, ''But I see 135 apartments ±ere that’s at stake. But our risk is so minimal on this, if there’s risk at all. To turn it down would be a failure of our jobs to try to provide some housing in this county. And, hopefully, it’ll be a step in the direction that we can provide even more housing.” > c 'V 1 <-lf 7-•A S . # I <'. **<•-, --j DID YOU SEE? i * *w -> *■ b PACE program would be a good fit,” said Taylor. Some commissioners saw the move on Tuesday as a move in the right direction for the county to attract more housing. “I, too, had lots of reservations when this first came about, as we should have as commissioners on anything that’s new and we are not familiar with, but as we, as you’ve (Commissioner Jackson) said, we’ve worked on it for six or seven weeks. 'Hk* « 1 The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously this week to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy program in the county. Here, county board chair Dave Jackson (right) and vice chair Dave Hatfield discuss the program. Photo by Molly Macleod Professional Events DIVA Jazz Orchestra Fri, 4/25 7:30 pm wer *w J J \ X M \ < ;n -I *1 otF’l' '.VK BP.; jfcl • » David Hatfield! ■* w* I «2 '/T- A T 11 S b .. 1 -^- - > 1 ■■■< jj d r *s • s ^Ui 7^ ,\ MM* .. i r .'■ 5'^- ♦« 4 » ’ I* s RW» ' I <-7 • 1 •>• L >• '. ■£<? I t •*< 7 HAaiN&^ PERFORMING ARTG CENTER SYMPFWf .BE > ( ■I GRAND RAPIDS 1 r 1 I .'^17 •<.sr. f"; ,. *1 ■- T'' ' e, — - «W •?, V ■‘A > r 1 j w *4 * rf’ �) I t • I• ; A 1 8 i I 1 >nc 1. 1* 5 s. II 1 I 'I I il 1 I 2 7, ■ r* * Rs? U \ ■e • 4 J CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 f i > -A 9 r*«' 4 |-t4 f 5 7 TTJ <4 >e .« .4U.‘ 9'' BJ X 4 I un Thursday, March 27, 2025 National Wild Turkey Federation teaching new hunters at PCCI next month 3 f B ( 1 the HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ! BUSINESS SERVICES •| 11> > )X 'r t .VL PACILLO LAWNCARE Taking new clients in Hastings. Phone (269)8386025. w Al iV ’.I I! .> 1 u’ 4>l r ) ’• :k 1 f z i W t I i 1 I « k- •t. * J SI r* u *> 4 4 « I STUMP REMOVAL *• 1 M, 9 * NEED STUMP GRIND­ ING? Call 269-908-6227. Rooted Outdoor Services. •K 7 * I 1 i « "V ■ «1 fc- -' • • 4I •I 4 / 1 w *« >(• V * 4- 1 b i— -? V r > i ■R -•j'*!r; < . f - 4 w I I 4 $ » K’ '77 X 'i < ( 1" <J 4 * »!. » 'i.* 1 * fs Courtesy photo 700 EMPLOYMENT > * •< t «M ■ 1 I L t -1 • IJ f I I r I . ; L . i: S'. i z I r i ► I :■ J • r? X M i TK National Honor Society inducts 55 new members I 1 I? « 4X «• T a > 4I Ik. ' •1 3 iim^ . 1 Hunters will gather at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. The cost is $225, which includes two nights’ lodging, Friday evening dinner, breakfast snacks, Saturday lunch and Saturday evening wild game sampling. This event is limited to eight new New adult hunters can learn to hunt wild turkeys next mon± from experi­ enced mentors at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings. The event, sponsored by ±e National Wild Turkey Federation, is one of many events it is sponsoring next mon± aimed at educating new turkey hunters. r.j »k f 1 < .*•. I 1 I '• '?*5t « I’ x; ■? II r Xk S t I*. I st tii I r I i:: 1 S’ I t 1 ::!a «« 6^ Ji } I 4 'I ♦ J V I » 1 * -4- r The Thornapple Kellogg High School National Honor Society inducted 55 new members last week. Courtesy photo : ilqc mor LfflscteBrAvft 1f 1 A<< • • r B » The Thomapple Kellogg High School Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 55 new members at a ceremony last Thursday night, March 20. The new " members include eight from the class of 2026 and 47 from the class of 2027, bringing the total number of members to 95. NHS Advisor Barb Maring wel­ comed the students and guests. “As you can tell, these 55 students deserve to be called the best of our student body. Let us remember that the National Honors Society is more than a cord worn at graduation, more than a certificate, or a line on a resume. These talented students understand this, and they know they’re about to make a commitment to use their gifts and talents to better the lives of others in their community through their involvement in the NHS. Let us remember that the NHS is a lesson in how to live a life as an active member of society - a lesson for a lifetime,” said Maring. NHS members must meet several criteria for membership. Students must have a 3.5 GPA and provide evidence of their leadership and ser­ vice. Students submit a written essay describing how they portray the four pillars of the NHS character, service, leadership and scholarship. A five-member faculty council deter­ mines which students should be invit­ ed to NHS. High School Principal Tony Petersen said being in the NHS is an honor. “1 would like to be among the first to congratulate you. It is an honor to serve as your principal and I’m proud of each of you for the hard work, dedication, leadership service, and the impeccable character that each of you has displayed. You’re among the best and the brightest at TKHS and I look forward to seeing the legacy that you continue to build as a member of the National Honor Society,” said Petersen. Chiya Collantes, the NHS Chapter President, gave a little more insight into NHS and how it was founded. “In 1921, the National Association of Secondary School Principals passed a I .« . --r X -J 1 3 *. j^fc,'. " 5 - ''' i '•-ifS] b “a v r r cl yI ’• i . I I ^;‘j ^bubni : 3 «’:rn i. i jc. * ♦♦ * ♦ ► .• • • I* 4 > I I ( f r •• 1 ( ‘ * ** .1 # r\ I *I ♦ .4 VZ ( I r# 1 .f t• * Cg- r r, fir.v •?SS--'-' rI 9 I ( • y* I L'71 4T ■7’. I 3 -• f I I J p ' 1 i* II* 4^’ ■' u' rr?'. t ’ -r . I ;> • iI f * V I - .1* ■ T > - j! -.t. 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CLASS OF 2027 Molly Alden, Rian Allen, Avery Bushman, Raegen Chapman, Caleb Chatman, Mason Chivis, Saige Clous, Mark Cuison, Parker Dahley, Jalen DeVore, Madelyn Eitel, Alexander Evans, Elijah Frazer, Grady Galaviz, Mary Gaudreau, Logan Goggins, Austin Hansford, Peyton Hardy, Ellie Harmon, Julia Hart, Adalyn Henry, Alexander Hildabrand, Alexa Hoeksma, Adelaide Holderman, Jacob Koster, Addyson Lambert, Leighton Leslie, Alaina McCrumb, Callie Middleton, Gage Novak, Isabelle Piering, Carmen Reynolds, Reece Ritsema, Marissa Rowley, Katelyn Scobey, Taylor Seif, Paige Sheely, Meghan Skidmore, Lily Stanard, Ethan Strait, Charles VanDuine, Brandan Velting, Alexis Watson, Emma Weeber, Chloe Yates, Alyvia Zolinski and Parker Zube. — MM ONLINE AUCTION Tuesday, April 8 Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS RON DINGERSON Monday at 5 p.m. RETIREMENT LIQUIDATION THE HASTINGS BANNER 1243 Woodland Rd, Woodland, Ml Tuesday at Noon t '<<1 THE k L REMINDER « 4* yA Inspections: Tues, April 1 & Mon, April 7 (12-1 pm) Wednesday at Noon Load Out; Wed. April 9 (lOam-lpm) THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon SHERIDAN Questions? RIALTY & AUCTION CO. Call USi Group (5171676-9800 mihom'epaper.com www.SheridanAuctionService.com -V ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ r « I* t' d u AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE t I. .RR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES i' -!*•** RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas KI I' « / .yi- resolution to form the National Honor Society, which created a National Organization whose objectives were to create an enthusiasm for scholarship to stimulate service to promote worthy leadership and to encourage the devel­ opment of character in the nation’s secondary school students,” she said. The TKHS National Honor Society was founded in 1958 by Elizabeth Thurber, a language arts instructor. At the first ceremony, seven students were inducted. The roll call of new members was read by Josalyn Cramer, NHS secre­ tary, and Valerie Tamez, NHS trea­ surer. Petersen greeted each member before they received their certificates from Collantes and Kyle Hoebeke, who serves as the NHS vice president. Collantes then had all new members recite the NHS pledge and formally welcomed them into the NHS. Students inducted are: The Hastings City Council set its plan for filling a vacan­ cy this week after First Ward Councilman Bill Nesbitt com­ pleted his final meeting on the council on Monday. Nesbitt served on the council since being appointed to the seat in February 2022, serv­ ing out the remainder of for­ mer council member Therese Maupin-Moore’s term. After being elected to the council in December 2022, Nesbitt ran as a challenger for the seat of mayor against incumbent Dave Tossava in 2024. Ultimately, Nesbitt lost in the mayoral race but remained on the council in his First Ward seat. Nesbitt announced his resigna­ tion from the council earlier this month, citing health concerns. His last meeting was Monday. His resignation will be official at the end of March. According to city charter, the council must appoint someone to fill the seat within 45 days of Nesbitt’s official end date on the council. If the council fails to appoint someone after 45 days, a special election will be held. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale presented a time­ line for filling the vacancy to council members on Monday. A notice informing residents of the council vacancy will be published in the Thursday, April 3, edition of The Banner. Monday, May 5, at 4 p.m. is the deadline for letters of interest to be given to the city clerk. Council mem­ bers will host a workshop for inter­ views on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. The workshop will be followed by the regular council meeting, where Moyer-Cale said council members could appoint someone — three days before the May 15 deadline. If all goes to plan, the new appointee will be sworn in at the Monday, May 27 meeting. w> I 1 •3-’ • City council sets timeline for filling vacancy Editor J• 3 ' •k;’ BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with competitive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell yahoo.com if interested. hunters (two hunters per mentor) and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration can be found at your.nwtf. org/events/login/. For more information, contact Jen Davis at jdavis@nwtfnet or 734-6806049. —MM Molly Macleod * r .-iMPy I ir^’ I $ » *1 V -•W, BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-8187793. A I UiT 1 Fledgling turkey hunters are invited to learn from expe­ rienced mentors at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute next month. I X’, I MV < 2^' iTT' r T V b •* r k I ... * 9 f. ♦ I I > 4 .v- ■ I / ’ r* K <1 > 'i * > X •< I I t * * 1 TREE SERVICE t f rf * yw t -r * ‘ft.-i V i V *^L 14*^ * u * k . S ** •< A VA!'- » ^4- �.III Hi I r It I { I 4 > Thursday, March 27, 2025 6 THE HASTINGS BANNER b www.HastingsBanner.com f A 9 I iV 1 * ? 9 I J T. > k ♦♦ L* I’ .4 I* I ?y 1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM 5'» .Mi I A > •l i ‘ ;.b Colleen Reed Colleen Reed, beloved by many for her spunky spirit and quick wit, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Colleen was born on June 10,1943 in Delton. Colleen worked as a project manager for McCormick Enterprises in Delton for over 20 years. She found peace and happiness on the water boating, and treasured the moments spent sitting on her deck. Colleen was a longtime active member of the Delton Moose Lodge. Colleen’s sense of humor and love for lite were as memorable as her love for her cat, Shadow, who was a constant source of comfort and companionship. Colleen’s lively character and kind heart will be dearly missed, as she leaves i behind a legacy of laughter, love, and an unforgettable presence. Colleen is survived by her daughter, Rhonda (Terry) Wier; siblings, Karen (Robert) Gifford and Bob McCormick, several grand and great grandchildren. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Randy Reed, children, Jeff Mol and Cheryl Mol, and sister, Diane Sample. She will be missed by many caring friends and neighbors, especially Rick and Stephanie Hendricks. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Please visit www. williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Colleen’s family. A > I I * if HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 27 - Movies. Memories and Milestones watches a 1954 film starring William Holden and Barbara Stanwyck, 5 p.m. Friday, March 28 - Friday Science Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Native Plant Garden­ ing Workshop; On the Road! With Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 2 p.m.; Before #VanLife; 90 Nights in a Van — An Alaskan Road Trip, 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Lit­ eracy workshop: Michigan eLibrary (MeL) — your 24/7 digital resource hub, 6 p.m. (registration required). More information about these and other events is available by calling f/7e library, 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er 7 J Rc §1 • p at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• /*w A Deanne Lee Shriver (Bristol) Deanna Lee Shriver (Bristol) passed peacefully March 10, k2025, in the presence of family r following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was a < fighter and defeated the odds, surviving much longer than expected. She was very ready to move on to the presence of her Lord and Savior. Born February 23,1941, in Battle Creek, Ml to parents, Lyle and Kathryn (Saunders) Bristol, Deanna lived a full life filled with family and adventure. Her trust in the Lord began at an early age and she was a great example to family and those around her. Her faith sustained her and enabled her to grow through many challenges in life. She lived her first 18 years in Hastings. At 14 years old, as she was walking home from school, a work truck with a board extended to the side came around a corner hitting her in the head and causing a severe concussion. Fortunately, she recovered well but did have some minor difficulties from this later in life. She started her family at the young age of 16, marrying Charles Meier, Jr. from Lansing and giving birth to her first son, Charles Meier III and moving to Wacousta, Ml. Brothers, Christopher and Rex soon followed. Life was good with a growing family until an unfortunate deer hunting accident took Charles’ life at 31, leaving her a widow with three boys at 26. Soon after, Deanna reconnected with a childhood friend, Alfred Samuel Shriver (Sam), who was widowed with four children (Sam, Paul, Robert and Carmen). Within a year they were married and moved back to Hastings with the purchase of Brookside Motor Inn Motel as owner/ operators. Life was very busy managing the Motel with seven children. A year later, Sam had a serious accident at E. W. BLISS resulting in permanent back injury that prevented him from returning to work. To help with income and expanding her property management skills, Deanna took Enrichment courses through Michigan State University. Upon completion, she was able to secure a position at Ed Rose and Sons, Inc. as Leasing Agent, Assistant Manager and Resident Manager. This led to a move to Shell Point, FL in 1988, where she continued in Real Estate Sales and Management. She earned her FL real estate and brokerage licenses which led to her own real estate brokerage, ■ Shell Point Realty. Sam assisted her as the business A grew and they invested in properties, primarily to assist ii rr people with buying their own homes. Sam went home to be with his Lord at the VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL December 18. '7 2010. after a brief battle with cancer. In 2013, Deanna was encouraged to try a social media networking site where she met Ervin Gaskill, also from Hastings, with many common connections. They met and were soon married January 2014. With Erv’s passion for fishing, Erv joined Deanna in Florida. She began having some health issues with the fibrosis so in 2021 they decided to move back to Michigan to be near family. Deanna loved people and consistently demonstrated a caring heart. Her drive and commitments were a tremendous inspiration to her family and anyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Kathryn Bristol; sister, Marilyn (Bristol) McWhinney; husband, Charles Meier; husband, Samuel Shriver; and sons, Christopher Meier, Rex Meier and Robert Shriver. She is survived by sisters; Linda Bristol, Barbara (Bristol) Palmer and Sharon (Bristol) Bromley; brother-in-law, Bruce McWhinney; husband, Ervin Gaskill; sons: Charles Meier III, Samuel Shriver II, Paul Shriver; Robert Gaskill and Gorden Gaskill; and daughter. Carmen Shriver. A graveside service will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. There will be a luncheon and time of fellowship immediately following the graveside service at the Daniels Funeral Home in . Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Deanna’s name to Corewell Hospice and Palliative Care. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. ■ k '4 . f HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: P.O. Box 8, School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046, Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. f I Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle •> School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. ♦ >• * I r i 1' I f I F J f I i I r r t I J I 1 I I > T * ' » “ I J I I ,> nl' ! i I< K s ** I ' * 3 r i I• V 4 i I -r I I ' ! II ' kI > r t, I c AH % I I It • I ii. r )? 1 J 3 r 1 4 7 t I 'J c Bl I' R - n- r 4 >• XA ..H •* -•J .'Ur ' b I f if — ■ ll * . PV L -i. - ,L ^9 4 ♦ J /' *f I I I I I I t iti * F 1 s ? 1 I - --^nc I I f f I 11>. sA I ( k .> 1 --A p ■ 1 I 4 --- « zl >-M| * ^*** . 4 > i f S. t t >M ’^R.1 4If-'v 'i J V Jk 4 ■ V «.• V if* *p ! f. I 1 1 ; 5H , -T* -1 J ’ t r • < ' *T 4- '’i? r H * *1 1 9 i “’-T I •■.Tl •X k «, * k» I I 11 1 11 >lh s I *A' rt. The Lakewood Area Choral Society celebrates its 40th season this year. The semi-professional choir is seeking new members. File photo Lakewood Area Choral Society celebrating 40 years, seeking new members The Lakewood Area Choral Society is celebrating its 40th year of bringing cho­ ral music to the area. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Robert C. Oster, who founded the group in 1986 to provide adults an opportunity to participate in a members. With a varied repertoire including sacred and secular music, Oster says members gain new knowledge at every rehearsal. In the fall of 1985, Oster sent out notices to the various Lakewood communities that he wanted to start a community choir, hoping for maybe 40 people. To his sur­ prise, 80 people showed up. Since that time, the choir has not dropped below that 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I J I I 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday HotUne'nMb&Eqaipment □ J . __ ’ ■ ft: *1C1 *«4 . large choir. Over those many years, more than 560 singers have joined or are current A WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF >' <1? I 4 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH A • J I 1 I bc«? HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH This information on mship services is provided by The Hastings Bonner, the churchesand these local businesses: 945-4700 I t www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 1 1*—g e Website: s Products f A I 203 N. Main. Pastor: A I I Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH V i I •' www.cbchastings.org. i 5, Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. 273, Hastings, MI 49058. sir 1 3w' LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 11— I ‘>'V COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH /»q It iu mark. As part of the celebration of the 40th anniversary, LACS produced a promo­ tional and recniitment video, “Come Sing with Us,” to give prospective new members a sample of what is like to sing in this semi-professional choir, as well as to promote the choir and its artistic impact on the surrounding comnnmities. “You could be the next new member! said LACS publicist Terri Tnipiano Bany f 1* The five-and-a-half-minule video can be found at the choral society’s website: lacsmusic.org. The video link will appear on the home page. Membership is open to anyone with choral experience who loves to sing and is willing to be dedicated to the LACS family. There is also a link on the website that prospective new members can use to make an initial inquiry regarding mem­ bership. The 2025 rehearsal and concert schedule and a copy of the member hand­ book will be sent following the inquiry. The first choral society rehearsal for the 2025 season takes place Monday, March 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the choir room at Lakewood High School, 7223 Velte Rd, t 'J* i;» I % I’ *' »sii 9 Tf-, I I S a 5 •ta 'J •( I ) ' • lb 3 *Ul2i * tJ s I' \ }) . A 4 » i fi’ ' r » I 3 .i i .<T * i XA - TSu_ «1VN •* t 'I 3 » .A .’di r'^ h L'ji; 1 'jHI r ' ■’ 3 bul :.’ 1 '•X / ll « 1 ? I'? > -t f’- •“T---------- .th '1 iu ’T 1 ihjj I * f.p■‘Ui l>> 1 1. :Ji. ^JL -k b, ll Lake Odessa. A frill slate of concerts is set for this 40th anniversary season; June 8—Sacred Concert at Eaton Rapids United Methodist Church; June 22—Sacred Concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Ionia; September. 28—Pops Concert at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center, and December 21—Christmas Concert with the Thomapple Wind Band again at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center. — MM 4 4,1 I• 'in A I, J •-■ « j;rL « I J iwi- *J ; H-’B ■ c 4 I J I %-n -4* rfwr M J 4 r^. b < fl IC I. • I • x ■-.'t 1, I X. li'^. I s I* ♦ ♦ fa •sI . ■.. I • X 4 Lxi— t •• I T �I f I I J THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com >vJ 7 Thursday, March 27, 2025 ■V i V. \ 5 I A 4b / TURNING BACK THE PAGES r =1 ‘X In My Time’ Part VIII I I i 9. I I I ■1 I t 1; f ' < 9 4 « 4 t i « t« * BANNER AUGUST 24, 1995 1 I i '1 JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT > < * » J z I J.i * Dg * I ■I Robert E. Faulkner was bom in 1910 and grew up in Barry County in the villages of Delton and Middleville. 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SfWi’ f ) { ’ffl'’ 1^ r 1 I E-?'" Xf J?<r&’-< .Ip < 4 5 Zz ' iz 1 -I 1 t ? -1 .> Mt it ,nl ;1 4*4 • ’1 : 1 p ?.A 1 I 'I * J 41 — A I ■jr *» 1 ‘■wi ■>. 5- s5?;t t- J u* •Vwi 4w ■ r^r M t’r* ,IV ' >*V' B f’S I > |F' r 9. »T f • 1 --■ I u. y . ‘ t •■ M- Ip y r < iJ* ?p; b frhr si I I 1: , f f i»'- •r fi t » i,i Ik I I r i I! •4‘ I t '.-tr t ' T) CIT 9 j» A n I tl t fl ' ; 1 DETROIT 1931-1932 “Driven by a cold November wind, dust devils swirled around Detroit’s Woodward Avenue. I pulled my over­ coat close around me to protect myself from the biting cold. Across the street, 1 noticed a hatless man dressed in summer-weight pants that we called ice cream pants, and a thin jacket. He was bent into the wind and obvi­ ously suffering from the cold. He looked as though his clothing was made up of rejects Itom the Goodwill store. After a momenL I recognized him as a man I had met in September while looking for a room to rent. “I had come to Detroit in September of 1931 to enroll in Detroit City Law School, now part of Wayne State University. A room advertised for rent in the want ads led me to a pleasant street of nice homes. “A well-dressed man of about 35 years old answered the door. He invited me into his lavishly furnished den. It even had a bear rug, complete with head, in front of the fireplace. He seemed to want to talk and told me about himself. He had worked as a salesman for the American Radiator Company and had averaged $500 a month. (Editor’s note: In 2025, this would amount to $10,381.74 a month). He showed me a large closet full of fine clothes, silk neckties, suits that appeared to be tailor-made, Florsheim shoes and expensive shirts. : “’I don’t know what I’m going to do, I have no income. I can’t pay the mortgage,’ he said. “We never got to discussing room rent. In fact, I never saw the room. He obviously wasn’t going to have a room to rent for very long. , “He was the man that I saw on Woodward Avenue on that cold November morning. In two months, the Depression had reduced him from upper middle class to ±e status of a pauper. He was just one of millions of Americans who could no longer support themselves. “I found a room and enrolled in night classes, hoping to work days. A couple of weeks after enrolling, I met a fellow student from Grand Rapids. We decided to get a one-room apartment toge±er where we could cook our own meals. (On) weekends, I hitchhiked to Battle Creek and he hitchhiked to Grand Rapids. “He always brought back a paper sack of cracked wheat which he obtained from his father who worked in a 24 *ain mill. Usually, my roommate cooked the wheat for breakfast. “One morning, he slept in, so I looked into the bag of wheat. To my horror, it was full of maggots. I emptied it into the garbage can. When my roommate arose, he asked where the wheat was, and I told him about the bugs. I was astounded by his reply. He was indignant. ‘ Where do you think 1 got the wheat? My father sweeps the mill. We’ve been eating the floor sweepings all the time and you never complained before. A few maggots won’t hurt you.’ “Soon after that, he moved in with a girl who paid the rent. Fortunately, two other students were searching for a third to share an apartment on Garfield Street just off of Woodward, within easy walking distance of school. The total rent was $40 a month, including heat and elec­ tricity. It had two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and one bath. “One of my roommates was a self-confident, sophis­ ticated and high-strung man from across the river in Canada. My other roommate was a pleasant, but very intensive socialist. Despite our differences, we got along well. “The Canadian said, ‘I’ll do all the cooking, but you two will do all the dishes, potato peeling and so forth.’ I rather resented his giving us orders, but since neither my other roommate or I could cook, we didn’t object. We had even less objection when he frequently brought fresh eggs from his uncle’s farm near Windsor. He never asked us to pay for the eggs. We had little money, and I had not been able to find a job anywhere. “I saw an ad for cards for 50 boxes of aspirin for 50 cents a card. I asked Dad for $25 and bought 50 cards. Each box of aspirin retailed for 10 cents. I would put a few cards under my arm and contact every store within walking distance. I would say something like, ‘Buy a card for $2 and get $5 back.’ If I had a good day, I would sell one or two, usually for a dollar or a dollarand-a-half. “One day, I went into what appeared to be a cigar store. The store was about 8 feet deep and had one cigar case. I noticed a door behind the cigar case with a peep­ hole covered by a sliding piece of wood. I knew I had stumbled on a blind pig, a place selling liquor, which was still illegal. Two dollars will bring you five,’ I said to the man behind the cigar case. He reached into the cash register and handed me the two dollars. He never said a word, nor did his face change expression. “Then, I realized that if 1 could find enough blind pigs, I could make a little money. 1 sensed that it would not be good to go back in the same place twice. I ran out of the stores within walking distance and with all my work, I just about recovered my investment. “We lived 45 blocks from downtown Detroit, so when it was necessary to go downtown, we took the streetcar. It cost us five cents and a transfer cost of two cents. We found that we could transfer to a line that came within five blocks of our apartment. The three cents we saved was important, because we had very little money. “We had little entertainment but frequently we could go to a movie on Woodward on Wednesday night. This movie theater ran continuously for 24 hours a day. The shows changed at midnight on Wednesday. Since the 1 I i ♦ ♦ price of admission was only 10 cents, quite a few home­ less persons who had been able to get a few dimes pan­ handling spent the night there. The theater ran double features so on Wednesday nights we saw four movies for 10 cents. “I walked down Woodward on a March day. The newsboys were crying, ‘Extra! Extra! Lindbergh baby kidnapped!’ Later, the body was found dead. The mur­ der served to thicken the gloom that engulfed the coun­ try. “Nothing seemed to go right in 1932. There was a march by unemployed workers at the Ford plant. Guards shot several of the mob. “A few days later, as I was coming out of our apart­ ment on Garfield, I heard a loud noise on Woodward Avenue. I walked toward the comer and saw a huge parade of men and women marching in ranks that stretched clear across the street. The ranks were about six feet apart, moving down the street in a fast walk. As they walked, they sang ‘The Red Flag’ and ‘The Communist International.’ Between songs, they shouted in unison, ‘We want bread, not bullets! We want bread, not bullets!’ “It was over an hour before the last of the marchers passed Garfield Street. The papers played down the incident. The next morning, the Free Press had a little item down on the bottom of the front page headed ‘Five f 9 !► 'F< r* . r‘ *1 « .•^5’ ' -v*.k5i I s, I .V A' 4'^ V •.H f V. .. *’ j .* 3 95 '•f 'W P L’ /■» > I . it . I I. 9 » •! i V A ’f?W &* »^4af ^4 JW* '15 c3 s r 5 * *^•<5 k4bA r a Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., taken just a short time before he was kidnapped in 1932. Thousand Communists March.’ “Around the first of April, my Canadian roommate said that he could get me a job at the Plymouth car plant. His brother worked in the office and had a fnend who was superintendent. The hourly rate was 50 cents, plus bonus. The bonus usually amounted to 25 cents per hour. The plant worked nine hours a day, five days a week. “At first, I had several soft jobs, such as working ±e kick press and cleaning the nuts and washers fi'om the floor sweeping. However, after a few days, the foreman told me to swing axles on the line. The differentials were assembled to the axles on two tables next to the room where the differentials were assembled. The dif­ ferentials came out of the room on a belt. The men at the near table could reach the belt, but I had to carry the differentials fi'om the belt to ±e table. I swung the axles on the main assembly line with block and tackle. I had to swing 120 axles per hour, two a minute, on the belt and carry 60 differentials. There was a place on the belt for each axle, and if I missed filling one, all the men on the line would holler at me, as this could cut the bonus. As we approached quitting time, I would wonder if I could last out the day. “As we got into May, the business picked up and, fre­ quently, at a few minutes to quitting time, the foreman would come out with two fingers raised, meaning that I would be working two hours of overtime. Somehow, I managed to last the 11 hours, “To get to the plant by 7 a.m., I had to catch a street­ car at 5:30 (a.m.). After a relatively short ride, I had to change cars. I can still hear the conductor shouting ‘Baltimore, Milwaukee, Grand Belt East and West.’ “One day, soon after I got off the streetcar coming home from work, a bum came up to me and said, ‘Brother, can you spare a dime?’ I replied, ‘I’m working A. t I k 4 t 4 w 4 4 J* f' •1 9* 9 *• 5^ < I 'o / b f f f c \ V *9 f* <• I j "ar J ► I K A . * ?4 kV « A J r • « '4 to ;:<n « 4 I« s 41 » I X The Faulkner Family, taken in the 1920s. Standing are (from left) Paul, Earl and Robert, seated are Ellis, Grace and Arnold. this side of the street, you get on the other side.’ Without any hesitation, he crossed the street. “By June, the 11-hour day had become routine. This left me no time to study and wi± exams coming up, I told the superintendent I was quitting. He asked me why and I told him. He told me I wouldn’t have to work overtime until after exams. “I was not prepared for this, (and) was sick of the city. I wanted to get back to Middleville with its shady streets and fiiendly people. I just couldn’t imagine spending the summer in Detroit. 1 had put a little money in the bank, and I still resent the fact that ±e bank charged me 50 cents to withdraw my $87. My decision to quit a good job with ±e Depression getting worse probably didn’t make much sense. The chances are though ±at if I had stayed in Detroit and put rtioney in the bank, I would have lost all or most of it when the banks failed. “The summer of 1932,1 resumed my job as greenskeeper on Dad’s golf course. The course was losing money. I don’t recall if it was that summer or the next that Dad closed the course for good. Even though I had found little time to study for my law school exams, 1 managed to pass all my courses, which included crimi­ nal law and contracts. However, I had neither the money or the inclination to Continue in school. It would have required three more years, and I wanted to start earning. some money. “So, in the fall of 1932,1 went back to Battle Creek looking for work. There were more unemployed than ever, but I managed to find a temporary job. The A & P grocery chain was getting ready to open a store in Battle Creek. I was one of five or six men who were hired. We put up stock, washed windows, carried 100-pound bags of sugar on our backs and did whatever else was needed to be done. We worked 10 hours a day for a dollar-anda-half a day, nine dollars for a 60-hour week. There were no coffee breaks. “The manager said the best workers would be offered a steady job in the new store. Through a back window of the store, we could see a trash can behind a restau­ rant. The sight of a man going through the trash looking for discarded food inspired us to work harder. “Before we finished our work, a day or two before the store was open, the man in charge of ±e meat depart­ ment said he had a job for me if I wanted it. He said that the store would open at 7:30 a.m. and close by 6:30 p.m. My job would be to come in one half-hour before the store opened and fill the meat case, work in the meat department until closing time and stay after closing to put the meat back in the cooler and clean the case and pans. Tn Bay City, I had two men doing this job and they were paid seven dollars a week. But if you can handle it by yourself, I’ll give you eight dollars.’ “I might make eight dollars, cover my room and meals, but I wouldn’t have a cent for anything else. Of course, I turned the job down.” ► •• To be continued... et PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - MARCH 28 - APRIL 3 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ March 1-31 — Mystery Hike: A Sticky Situation. Spring is a time of melting snow and new growth. Plants emerge from dormancy and undergo a variety of processes to prepare for the summer growing season. Follow the trail to solve the mystery of spring’s sweetest treat. The Mystery Hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. March 1-31 — March Storybook Walk; “Hello, Puddle I ” by Anita Sanchez; illustrated by Luisa Uribe. What happens in a puddle? This puddle is a busy place, welcoming animals and creating habitat. Explore puddle ecology of all four seasons. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Friday, March 28 — Science Story Time at the Hastings Public Library: Signs of Spring, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29 ~ Native Plant Gardening Workshop; On the Road, 9-10 a.m. at the Vermontville Township Library. Monday, March 31 — Native Plant Gardening Workshop: On the Road, 2-3 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library. ♦ 9 f I V L I VA'V; :??v. •« . JTm « 9 ■ i!*^o nnV. T t April 1-30 — Michigan Frogs and Toads. Can you hear a "peeper?" Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. “Jump" into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 — April Storybook Walk: "Frog vs. Toad" by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet, The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. Tuesday, April 1 — Plan, Plant and Grow: A Native Plant Gardening Workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join the Institute for an informational program on native plant selection and garden planning, planting and maintenance. Thursday, April 3 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space; Signs of Spring, 10-11 a.m. f More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I �< .nv nir V J r I I a ’ ; k t 8 Thursday, March 27, 2025 I BANNER wwv/.HastingsBanner com r j * PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 628 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that. Synopsis PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 627 Hope Township Budget Public Hearing &amp; Regular Township Board Meeting The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAP­ TER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 170, AS AMENDED, BY AMEND­ ING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90-VII-5-W00DLAWN MEADOWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 90-721 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND DIVISION S-V-S, ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970 TO ESTABLISH THE PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES FOR THE CIH OF HASTINGS. Was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 25th of March 2025. Was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 25th of March 2025. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. March 17, 2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Amended agenda approved Budget Public Hearing opened at 6:31pm Public hearing closed at 6:32 pm 2025-2026 Budget adopted. Regular meeting opened at 6:36 pm Approved: Consent agenda Cemetery contracts Groundskeeper contract Resolution 2025-2 Depositories for Hope Township public monies Resolution 2025-3 Designate Primary Bank Depository Resolution 2025-4 Treasurers Tax Motions Resolution 2025-5 2024-2025 Township Board Meeting schedule Resolution 2025-6 General Appropriations Act Payment of bills through March 31, Linda Pehn City Clerk Citv Clerk Cin OF HASTINGS ' w 9 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 9,2025 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. Asphalt Paving - Road Widening The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following; Property Owner) / r I < - .5 I- rxi i 3 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAP­ TER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90- IX, DIVISION 90-IX-5, SECTION 90-883 (B)(4). I t f I /1 Si (if ‘ I </ 1 f i ' 1 1 iM IT ' h I ■ , I 4 F JI e 2025 $ Was adopted by the City (Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 25th of March 2025. t I « Sw f 7:00 PM Place: Tyden Center. Community Room. 121 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the oppor- tunity to be heard at the above menboned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@barTycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West state Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY David Solmes Chairman Jim James Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and au­ dio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wribng or calling the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058,(269)945-1284 Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24.2019, in Document No. 2019-005031. Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine ' and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: Part of Lot(s) 5 and 6, Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning: thence West 132 feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Vil age of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning; thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3; Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning; thence South 6.0 feet: thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South to a point West of the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland., Ml 48897 4889 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: March 6, 2025 File No. 25-003062 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 r Ai* - i kv?'- r* gww»< i, J ?K. t City Clerk 1 . «* A I ..■?j J Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority f ni:i ik. 9 'Lr S.3 ii Meeting Schedule for 2025-2026 Third Tuesday of Each Month 6:30 PM AI - V' 2025 April 15 l/* 2025 *“r May 20 2025 June July 17 2025 August 15 19 September 16 October 21 NO NOVEMBER MEETING December 16 2025 I A’ L; A iI fl < 7. s 1s 2025 I * tl i r 2025 f t f'' 2025 * * I t LJ f A 2025 t -» ni A 2026 January February March 4 20 17 17 2026 2026 2026 ‘V, 1 I nnl f • I r.. I '*' ♦ ’.irJ **• All meetings are located at 11191 S M43 Hwy., Delton, MI 49046 Call 269 623 3401 for information 1 mV $ J /y, i -• i I u k I M- I It I THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT. PUBLIC ACT 267 ON 1976 AS AMENDED ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE I Ilir. ■ f >• .»» '♦ -rUfrv '•ri I A I 1 I I 1i * J rr' I 1 t ari -r i • 1 » '(.• k-l i-'L J * NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING 4 ‘ V I Attn: Ronald James Rose The following Complaint for Paternity has been filed in the Barry County Circuit Court: Tiffany Leigh Papesh v. Ronald James Rose Case No. 2024-782-DP Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh You have 28 days to file a written ' answer with the Court and serve a copy on the other party, or fake other lawful action. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff’s complaint. Please contact attorney John M. , Danian with any questions at (616) 560-5980 I •« • •« A I Li 1 ■ni *■ * I I k - *1. t /I r I I,-, f I' ..J 'IQ- ■n ' J -4 I •- 1 I i '■«- r " , t ) *fc?l 1- I I t * * <. 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A MT •t STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30064-DE William M. Doherty Court Address; 206 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone: 269-945-1930 Estate of Heidi Kristen Mausolf. Date of birth: 09/19/1987 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Heidi Kristen Mausolf. died 02/15/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to, Shawn Jenkins, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 03/19/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Shawn Jenkins 14981 North Uldriks Drive Battle Creek, Ml 49017 269-598-9442 - 1? r* I t ft 3 vrr i f Vd * -i' (■ * =^JBteWi .til I <If I I WJOJ ■WiigB A'^; I'. A I4iim > Linda Perin Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attention homeowner: If you are a militar service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in ^arry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on APRIL 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather Anne Barton, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for MB Financial Bank, N. A.. Mortgagee, dated October 12, 2016 and recorded October 18, 2016 in Instrument Number 2016-010472 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on February 19, 2019, in Number 2019-001257, Instrument and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on October 17, 2023, in Instrument Number 2023-008173, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Bank, N. A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($207,769.43). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 :OO PM on APRILS, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 36; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 30 seconds West 625.0 feet along the North line of said Southeast 1/4; thence South 45 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 575 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Thornapple River; thence Northeasterly along said centerline 295 feet, more or less, to the East line of said Section 36; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes West 215 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. 7101 W Loop Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such I. * X I 1 Adjourned 7:12 pm Submitted by: * I r A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. appointments Planning Commission resignation Doug Peck, Supervisor -i. ■' I f I \' •> Zoning Board of Appeals Purpose: Request a dimensional variance to construct an Meeting Date: April 14,2025. Time; 1 •j & f in RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district is 10 ft. kJ > f r* Johnstown Township. addition with side yard setback of 2.9 ft. The side yard setback r I Location: 248 E Hickory Rd, Battle Creek in Section 29 of The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Mortgagee: Mortgage Original Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 22, 2015 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) i m ( The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that: Attested to by Case Number V-06-2D25 - Martha L Engle (Applicant/ j < Planning Commission appointments NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNH A / z PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 629 I f •b, Library Grant 2025-2026 Linda Perin U i»I CITY OF HASTINGS r MP’ i Cin OF HASTINGS *' I• I: 1 �I I % I k I s if., * . -.’ir i • T - W. n <«k ' i' V < ALL-BARRY COUNTY M I < r I * ( < « I s S f e Brett Bremer Sports Editor 3-^ V ’>11 ij *1 1 'A, ■ 4 oV It was a tremendous season of improvement for the girls on the 2024-25 Barry County area varsity competitive cheer teams, but one with some heartbreaking endings. The Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings varsity competitive cheer teams won conference champion­ ships this season, with the Saxons winning the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference championship and the TK ladies taking the title in the OK Gold Conference. Lakewood was in a battle all season long in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with Charlotte, but couldn’t quite overtake the Orioles. Maple Valley in the Big 8 Conference and Delton Kellogg in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Division 4 competition both put together solid league showings. Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood, two state finals teams from 2024, couldn’t quite get back to the final day of the cheer state tournament as they were just short of the scores they needed at their respective regional tournaments. Hastings, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley were all right on the cusp of advancing to the regional round. The girls on the 2024-25 All-Barry County competitive cheer teams have won all kinds of all-conference, all-district, all-region, academic and team awards for their performance on and high above the mats this winter. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County Competitive Cheer First and Second Teams. X y 'I -Ai •k < 4. > ■n ) ! •G 1 I I • -‘.1 i J H I), ■■'r* j.vx. f I ''e, . I 1 ■> rz. k * r- ’Xu ww I ev k / } i. A Il Is 'l 1 »< s I 4 1 a I 1#> < » V '1 s 'l •x. A \ -X t A Kt k i I I \ RI A ■ IM I J i* i r J I I 'G 1 u s «* . z. ■^Cp. b. •, - ‘b 4 I Cu ythi i •’ n ' X. •< I ( 1 V s i t ► c. A- • USJc . 'nbiuo:^''^ r k 'u- i I• I': xi 4« ''»• Ra L* ♦ ' I • < ■j.fl *1 J !O)| * * P I i, K 6»Z » V, •/A < n. i 9 » J' • v»^ 7•^ . ■'‘»t » * I *<. £ •I *1 vr • ‘I «. ■iii -.‘At* I • H^-XT-l i: J w tv- 1^ )n » • ■< I « I 1' • L ** '•* J Ce'.: ‘ . I I4f , y ■'‘4 I IJ 0 r'fet:.. J JiU 4 ■<i ' hfj.ilj 50? » * *♦ \ % ■c 1 T3 .V 'J i . <1 X I ( X S w i % * *7 -J < ic I >» ’’Tr- •1 • I: x? <7.1 t ^•4 SSsWi:i ■ si 1 •• > ••• F 1/ w ' iT < 3 *■>2 1 J Is ?• 4 I /I’ri • I E- 1.- 4 •s • r. • .4 V yI, *: ^*1 t i-r A ? J T • 5 > J— ■ > r 1 f I J £ w s Ir 4 *1 .K; £ a t i'.' I • --:>(i7::3C3^ r I i' ':^s tiz Z* aw r ___________ I iroi’fiiH* I * ... ,> I' « J i I \ C’ ( : I •« t »A i 4 t: **M I A4 4 t ’ f ft w C-. • -1 > . I I 1 I BISS' . ♦ s ni£3l lb 1/ V [ I him npi • i . i «* A Jt V J < ' *’I l .A />*'« I* F . 'i - fl r expectations. She has a very deco­ rated reputation in the cheer world already and will continue to chase being an all-conference, district, and region athlete in her senior year,” coach Lula said. Harlie James, Hastings: A soph­ omore in all three rounds for the Saxons this season, she was named all-conference in the lnterstate-8. A side base in what coach Linsey Jacinto called ±e Saxons’ strongest stunt group, she learned several spots in round one throughout the season to fill in as needed. r^«r* \ Violet Kokx, Delton Kellogg: A three-year varsity veteran on the DK. team, Kokx was named first team all-conference in the SAC this season and second team all-district. 1 Kokx also was named an individual academic all­ state honoree. Kokx has been a three-round cheerleader for all three of her varsi­ ty season with f good tumbling Q skills who did a I. •>! < great job as a back spot according to head coach Zoe ~^Tn Reynolds who called her a “valuable asset to the teams the last three years.” Taylor Carpenter, Lakewood: A junior backspot, Carpenter was first team all-conference, first team all-dis­ trict and second team all-region this season and a team captain. Carpenter was an all-state cheer­ leader a year ago. W ) V \ I < *■ i . Ur <• h f »'•' > k * • J4 A »** ,• K ' I ’ I 7* « c »1 * »* <A I I .t' -*4' I -J-, 1 !• > hi ,r* 4 * FA'- / •J .r ( fjOjie J ,.9 A ie < J’j If t k > 'i «> z ..u I * Av jfet.f*' ' “ .A . 0 fl* ’ ■.t* <<• .f* 1 ^ » il J' / s * 1 . ;'^ a b *• i . fl 11 r > r ■ t r -7 JI * r» ir f I vr-. I 4 if' r. I. ■». r i '4 I.’ 4 .'I !•? 1 . 1 r > Ciaira Kovich, I Thornapple r Kellogg: A junior who earned all-con­ ference, all-district and all-region honors for the second season in a row. Ciaira is also a returning flyer with talent and heart that is unmatched by many,” coach Lula said. '^-.. Mia Hilton, Thornapple Kellogg: a junior flyer for the Trojans, Hilton was named all-conference, all-district and an all-region award winner this season. “Mia is a returning flyer with talent that continues to grow beyond our r * J «• f n i'Af’ .t’i I r lh>l * » , #' • (*■ ..fl 6 A II I II »’ • </ ' - Ui •*? I i• > I r f •1. Ml I t I f. A *Ai 4^ 1 ' r.’t k' /* t « n w • •□ A 15';: u' > »• ■ Hj * I 4^ ,r/J' IF' I ■ v. I’ e HR ? V ii •T, £ •> . If ■ ‘ • ' O' ■■■' 4 k J *> )i !« V r, . Tf t .4r . 9 I L z. y z K f . >J lA TJ* •A OP k ■V’ OU' » I <^i I hr.>^ B1 »i J * r C .J .• A I ft' It L •1 \ J L % ' X e » >• «« 'f: ' » ' *^7 I < J v‘’ J . •« S J* U ’I . Payton Cater, Thornapple Kellogg: A returning all-state performer from TK’s 2024 state finals squad, she made the move to back spot to fill team needs after being a base in each of her first two seasons. She was named all-conference and all-district this year. “Payton always proves to be a dynamic asset to the team in any way needed,” TK head coach Madelynn Lula said. 4. .*?* i . < Lilly McKeown, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior backspot for TK in her third year competing at TK and her tenth year in a competitive cheer program. She was named all-conference in the OK Gold this winter. “Lilly is a dedicated athlete who fought hard through an injury this season without missing a step,” coach Lula said. Addison Mesecar, Lakewood: A sophomore base for the Viking team. Mesecar was named first team all-conference and first team all-dis­ trict this season. Maelynn Miller, Hastings: A senior who filled spots in round three as a main base, side base, front spot and flyer throughout the sea­ son, coach Jacinto said she played a pivotal role in the Saxons season. Miller was named first team all-conference in the Interstate-8 and second team all-district this season. Jaidyn Seese, Lakewood: A senior base, Seese was also a team captain for the Vikings this season. See was named first team all-con­ ference and first team all-district. Emily Reitz, Maple Valley: A four-year varsity cheerleader at Maple Valley, Reitz participated in all three rounds and was the Lions’ main flyer this season. She was named first team all-conference in the Big 8 and an all-district cheer­ leader too. “She is hard working, determined and always wants to give her best for her team,” coach Sarah Huissen said. “She works well with all her team members and show support for her team when learning new materi­ al and stunts.” Sophia Rose, Maple Valley: A four-year varsity cheerleader who participated in all three rounds. She was a back spot in round three this winter. Rose was named first team all-conference in the Big 8 and sec­ ond team all-district. She is hard-working, shows great leadership and has a great love for the sport,” according to coach Huissen. “She works well with all her teammates and shares her knowledge of stunting with her team.” 4f * KV i A. J t < i ‘ % » I * 1 « I /c . »!. >5 /«< f < 1^' b' I A iM j I * B' • Iff. Ft - I < * ‘*1 I* ♦ I ( .k 'T-": If « ( il -IE ■f A 1 A •1 • r 11 I- Ciaira Kovich 1 -H' J, Gracie Wilson, Hastings: A junior, Wilson worked to gain the skills to compete in round two with the Saxons this season while con­ tinuing to be a powerhouse base in round three according to coach Jacinto. Wilson was a team captain, was named the team’s MVP this season, earned all-conference honors in the 1-8 and honorable mention all-dis­ trict, and coach Jacinto called her a “leader through and through.” 1'^ xS- t < .-i' ft. 't‘ i’. I t f I I * ♦ ♦ J Brynlee Babbitt Smith, Delton Kellogg: Babbitt Smith was named honorable mention all-conference in the SAC this season after being hon­ orable mention all-district last year. Babbitt Smith has proven to be a valuable member of the team accord­ ing to coach Reynolds. She has been a three-round cheerleader in each of her varsity seasons. Coach Reynolds said she is one of the team’s top tumblers and a good flyer. Riley Burgess, Lakewood: A sopho­ more flyer for the Vikings this season. Burgess was named first team all-conference and second team all-district. Photos by Brett Bremer 1 f 4 I ■to Jaidyn Seese Skylarr Anderson, Lakewood: A sophomore base who has been a key member of the Viking squad since she stepped on the mat with the varsity as a freshman. Anderson was named first team all-conference, first team all-district can honorable mention all-region this season. R *>• 4L c ^.:iS:)yTY4rtb- I « T** I J V All-Barry County Competitive Cheer 2024-25 FIRST TEAM 4^ V % k r Caysen Andersen, Delton Kellogg: A three-year varsity cheerleader, Andersen was named her team’s MVP and won the Panthers’ Ironwoman Award for not missing a practice or a meet this season. She was named first team all-conference in the SAC. “Caysen had huge growth this sea­ son. She has been a round one starter in past seasons. This year she became a three-round starter,” said coach Reynolds. ■St?: I 4^ All-Barry County Competitive Cheer 2024-25 SECOND TEAM e r, v^> WINTER 2024-25 4”^ Cheer teams remain some of the best around ' J '* t 1 J 1 MV * f < ' . W <*■. 9 Thursday, March 27, 2025 r> 4 -* A* THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HcistingsBanner.com f ) Brooklyn Burpee, Maple Valley: A freshman in all three rounds for the Lions, she was her team’s main base in round three. She was named hon­ orable mention all-conference in the Big 8 and second team all-district this season. “She is hard working, highly moti­ vated to learn new skills and is a great teammate to her peers,” coach Huissen said. Laurelye Carter, Lakewood: A sophomore base or the Lakewood squad. Carter was an all-conference hon­ orable mention cheerleader in the CAAC White and earned second team all-district. Kaylee Clarke, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior, Clarke was named all-conference and all-district this winter. A front spot as a freshman, she just spent her second season as a flyer. Kaylee has grown as an athlete far beyond what we ever could have expected when we first met her. She continues to prove to be abundantly coachable, selfless and is full of raw talent,” coach Lula said. Esther King, Hastings: A threeround cheerleader for the Saxons who worked hard to earn her spot in round two, King was named honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8 this winter. “She was a steady constant for her team and stayed positive through the entire season,” coach Jacinto said. T f •M « RI •’.•I • *•*> r I 9 J f’ > < 'Kly •j^ w k #*. *? w I 4^-0 Sophia Rose Makayla Lutz, Delton Kellogg: A two-year varsity cheerleader, she was named her team’s most improved cheerleader last year and this year earned honorable mention all-district as well as academic all-state honors. “Makayla came in as a very green freshman last season. She works hard every day and has made huge strides this season,” according to coach Reynolds. She became a top flyer on the team this season. Jaden Marble, Hastings: A threeround cheerleader who swapped positions from fly fo base this winter, coach Jacinto said she did an amazing job with that transition. See CHEER on 11 �r 1^1/1 < , 10 Thursday, Mar^ 27, 2025 : I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com < I' »l>' .1 ti’ • I •• / :all-barry county I ;->r .r* J <* •* A■ ♦ V <•» t WINTER 2024-25 u ' Hw. 1 « I, >« 'i * I >« J ?• > Trio of county boys’ teams had double-digit wins •d ; :y The varsity boys’ basketball season had its highs and lows throughout the 2024-25 season. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ •isketball team and the Maple Valley >oys both reached district finals, and Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings all won at least one state tournament game. The Barry County Christian boys, playing outside the MHSAA, and another outstanding season too winning the GL6 Regular Season Championship and then went on to reach the championship game of the Michigan Christian Schools Athletic Association Tournament. The Eagles won a total of 19 games this winter. In MHSAA competition, Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg were tops in the county with 13 wins apiece overall. Along the way each of the county’s teams had stand-out performances. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball First and Second Teams. "W v^'^MKr’.^wa'*'- c w7.Trwak‘.r4a^r It. 3 I * ; ''A i;; Si H J.’ i V I Troy Acker, Lakewood: An all-conference guard in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this winter, Acker averaged 11 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and shot 30 percent from behind the three-point line. An explosive athlete, Lakewood head coach Jason Solgat said “he can score at will. He shows those moments, ‘just give me the ball and watch this, I am getting to the rim.’ He can also do the same thing rebounding. He’s got size. He can shoot and not a lot of people' kt^T'as . explosive as him*-When he was on, j he was on.” I I Jett Barnum, Hastings: A senior with plans to play football at Saginaw Valley State University next year, he used the athleticism and size that made him a stand-out on the football field a stand-out on the bas­ ketball court too. Barnum closed the year averaging 13 points and 9 rebounds a game. He ^hot 54 percent from two-point range this season. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. I I I , t ’■ k I I * » * i ’F * i r 'W. J' • Jett Barnum Photos by Brett Bremer “He has played varsity for three sea­ sons now and continues to grow as a player and person. Tyler leads both on and off the court, the passion and love for the game shows every time he steps out on the court.” V* All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball 2024-25 FIRST TEAM 4 V. ■>5 E. Teegen McDonald, Maple Valley: A sophomore guard, McDonald averaged 19.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 2.1 assists a game, leading his team ins coring, steals and blocks and finishing second in those other two categories. He scored at least 20 points in 13 games and 30 in three games with a season-high 36 in a bailgame with Bronson. He was an all-conference player in the Big 8 Conference. “Teegen took on more of a leader­ ship role this year as a sophomore and playing point guard. Teegen is very tough to guard with the ball in his hands. He has a great ability to get the ball to the basket and find ways to score,” head coach Ryan Nevins said. Jude Webster, Thornapple Kellogg; A senior guard for the Trojans, Webster led his team in scoring at 13 points per game with his ability to hit from outside and get to the rim. Webster was named first, team all-conference in the OK Gold this winter. Isaiah Lamphere, Barry County Christian: A junior guard, Lamphere led the Eagles with 24 points per game, 7 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds and .5 blocks. He surpassed 1,000 varsity points for the Eagles this season and broke the school’s single game scoring record with 53 points in a win over Marshall Academy. Lamphere was chosen the Eagles’ top offensive player while earning first team all-conference honors in the Great Lakes 6 and first team all-tournament in the MCSAA Tournament. I All-Barry County Boys’ Basketball 2024-25 SECOND TEAM Logan Faulkner, Lakewood: Faulkner averaged 7.6 points and 3.4 assists from his guard spot for the Vikings playing on a tom ACL all season long. He shot 30 percent from the three-point line. “He is the best teammate of all of them on the team,” coach Solgat said. “He is the most even keeled, and he started every game this season for me.” Grant McArthur, Delton Kellogg: A senior guard, who averaged 11.8 points, 2 assists and 2.5 steals per game and played in all 22 Panther ballgames this season. ' • < a r J Noah Lilley, Barry County Christian; A senior for the Eagles, he averaged 11.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3 steals, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game and was named the Eagles’ MVP by his teammates. Lilley was a three-year captain for the Eagles and was named first team all-conference in the GL6. s t k '7 a ( J* If Trey Hilton, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior forward, Hilton led TK in rebounding with 4.8 points with 4.8 per game. Hilton was tied for second in scor­ ing on the Trojan team with nine points per game and capable of scor­ ing inside and out. Tyler Howland, Delton Kellogg: A junior guard, Howland averaged 11.4 points, 3.5 assists, 2 steals and 5 rebounds per game for the Panthers. “Tyler is one of those players that is a joy to coach and gives it everything he has when he steps out on the floor,” coach Jason Howland said. IlftTOlV « aa • 1 9; F t’ J c '-5 I J. a i. 7 •<e ■ I J •.s' • if,. ■ Tyler Howland Hope Township Board Meeting Schedule A r:r <- , / I Z I? Ti I r r . . I t.. 4. . JZA * Ls - i-, 'k J.i ' Z-- JU z /liar I k I I I 1 J hncTOTi I I 1^1 f i<4 «' I GHJ . • J /, • Iz I i 3 52 r i Ji t* s i, ( 4 I I 'T'Ff' » H* ; 7' f * < k >1 "I t ■ •3fi < J> ’ I 4 I Lucas Ploeg, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior guard/forward, Ploeg tied for second on the TK team with 9 points per game this season. Ploeg averaged 3 rebounds per game for the Trojan team while being a physical presence inside and out. 'gimodr f f • ’'-9 I I I r ■; 'SS31 ziT i- aO2£C^ I k ri’ J n r J? I r a 't ? j.. H r ( LT/'i? ?)*rf 'cissirr;/'* M , 14 -^irGu 1L > Bryer Poll, Lakewood: A fresh­ man center, Poll averaged 5.3 points and 6.7 rebounds a game as well as .7 blocks. “At the end of the day, Bryer played with confidence,” coach Solgat said. “He walked in as a freshman mentally and he left as an upperclassmen mentally. He used his physicality and his size and he start­ ed knowing he was stronger than most of the guys around him. Not only is he a big guy, he is an athletic big guy. His feet can move. He is quick.” i • •/ X f ...jifloj nan LfifJO' -;rCBL inr »i * r 70 * r. b 5(11 . J u. ri J J A*' } 'I r • • J II .I i t . f a ) 0 /iLCinoi' J -'ii-i z-i! 1 J I ’ rr. a l'2 < [B •'[ jf’ I ; jqij z -jd i ' r' J ■'J' kor i - Ot - I I t '•J k. ‘-ni /'»”* I .1 A I'oiilOt. t H’.inafn J .’J I •f J L J JI -!i jxi 1 ; n *• Keygan Robinson, Barry County Christian; A senior, Robins averaged 8.5 points, 3 assists, 2.5 steals, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. He was honored with a spot on the MCSAA all-toumament team, and was a team captain this year and voted his team’s best defensive player. ,1 A j' i: r .J.’. t *1 t * •r’ A** > * I I T I Jack Webb, Hastings: A sopho­ more guard capable of handling the ball and scoring, Webb averaged 8 points per game this season and shot 35 percent from behind the three-point line. Webb added 3.2 rebounds and 2 steals per game. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. i < I f '1 >5 J k J b * 1 < II 1 1 F \ J V I J. 1 > r 1 J 1 kA 1 I •JI I .5 I r 1- I? k/' 5 ** J 4 * Dre Mathis, Hastings; The Saxons’ senior point guard, Mathis averaged 5 points per game while playing 29 minutes a game. Mathis added 2.5 steals and 2.6 deflections per game. Grady Matteson, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore sharp-shooter, Matteson averaged 10.8 points, 2 steals and 5 rebounds per game. He set a school record with 9 threes in a game. “He was asked to play a lot this year and stepped up to the chal­ lenge,” coach Howland said. “He gets it done on and off the court, fits the definition of a student-athlete. He has a joy for the game which every coach hopes to have within our play­ ers.” ‘ ( *J J A ■ 1** Jake McDonald, Maple Valley; A senior guard, McDonald averaged 7.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists a game. He led the Lions in rebounds, both offensive rebounds and defen­ sive rebounds, and was his team’s leader in assists and deflections. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the Big 8 this sea­ son. “He was also our best defender this year and was tasked with guarding the other team’s best player regard­ less of which position they played,” coach Nevins said. “Jake was a great team leader this year and did any­ thing he was asked to do.” «« 1 ‘j I “Grant stepped up as a senior this year. He went from averaging less than three points last season to becoming the leading scorer for our team this year,” coach Howland said. K fl > Brett Bremer Sports Editor .4 /• *7 1 •• -A t'v V • •?! .X * a •. - ;'t F < *•» » *1 *^■1’ & ,7 V r RS .1 <J r t e-- ►« K 5^ A ra k ''S. ( . I k »l I J V. 1 J j ?*■ ( v» ucfi s f L I *41? 3 •.s' r'* fl * I I -.tt I V. f Jude Webster for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year -. 4< a r. I V H I 5 « I - z I * Monday, April 14,2025 6:30 pm Monday, May 12, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, June 9, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, July 14, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, August 11,2025 6:30 pm Monday, September 8,2025 6:30 pm Monday, October 13, 2025 6:30 pm Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, Monday, November 10, 2025 December 8, 2025 January 12,2026 February 9, 2026 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm March 16, 2026,..Budget Hearing 6:30 pm All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058. Office phone: 269-948-2464. Meeting minutes available at the Township office. 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Bender, who lived at 197 Mill Pond Drive, Middleville, Michigan 49333, died on July 19,2024 and March 7, 2025, respectively, leaving a certain trust under the name of ROBERT G. AND CAROL S. BENDER TRUST, dated September 17, 2013, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Gregory R. Bender was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Gregory R. Bender, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law. 202 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date March 11, 2025 Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Gregory R. 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Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Probate. ; i IbfijfhBMh 11 l^^bn^Ttl •i U’ 4. • I, tz I, > IlKtIt I ro3 j^» II ;5 * n I II t :r >1:i 1 .• i Ci • *» ». — • .« •TH 'b 5 1261’ 1 ' \ — iTte c t fl '5’P / ‘ lU 1904“ Q?jniJ ! ai irt 1 I .ifi 1 4 ‘ti L I , , I 0 i >SK'‘ k♦ r l-’K- .Jaa ■A-; t *■ .-I > hb. w li r t 5 I I 41 Date: 3-198-2025 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Sarah Fox 2142 Bayne Road Hastings, Ml 49058 616-893-4414 -K w ife *» I t 4 4 I ’3-+’ * i' k I I- x<L* • •y’ X 1 •it - n U 4 I• d 1 w«* - - • 0r 4 V f • » I I i *1. - ♦ ♦ 4 'J >L \ ( I A V . -5 1 ♦ ♦ •K 0 3 « < % I •!# I •A J I �tAT • > 1 I V •< w ■' X I, k. X t 1^ ♦ f' K i . *iB & : 1. < s f 4 X LV L ' . % I ■ ► *4 ?' % ito b ft % 1 3 I C’ €5 I C A •< • ^9 1 1 4 11 Thursday, llharch T7, 4 ’lil •Ki**'-' — THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.coni 4 ALL-BARRY COUNTY r WINTER 2024-25*" • JA 1’ > 4 . ?l 1M ' ■il! Youngsters earn their place among county’s top eagers 1 1,. r 1 ■) r1( 't; 1 i f r. S t I I r i> I r t I *>□ I s I S' b S. A. ^Jj 1 M » >■ * Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is a strong group of fresh­ men and sophomores filling spots on the 2024-25 All-Barry County Girls’ Basketball First and Second Teams. With a lot of youngsters playing key minutes for teams across Barry County, there were highs and lows throughout the season as one would expect, but ever team in the county was better at basketball by season’s end than it had been when they started getting together for practices back in November. Between November and March, the Thomapple Kellogg girls had more wins than anybody else in the county with ten. None of the county’s five MHSAA member schools were able to finish the season with a winning record. Hastings scored seven wins and Delton Kellogg and Lakewood had six each. Delton Kellogg had a couple of regular season wins and then a hardfought postseason win over the Maple Valley girls who closed their season with three total victories. Some outstanding seniors closed their varsity playing days in the dis­ trict tournaments at the end of the season and at least one has collegiate basketball ahead. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County First and Second Teams. 5 j I i 1 I L:?. A IJ z - Xr r X <• AW :: 1 ”, I M— •* s. ='W I f b ft i I I 1 4t!1 i! I,,*- I r z i *• H f .c i^’ Tt- I - I ‘’’Tj IJ f 4 % I.** I I* a . I. / I [ I I ’1 Ir: s w •1 1 •l I £ I k 1 I I 1 r ) T r^.>i ) I ‘ k; <*l « n rT“’ ts r I ,?*• tA. s '*if-. ’> ^^ •!' . T- •l ' Tii * * ► t 4 I I •»• ' Wz1 ? I K . Il f- k "’4nni -e?.-. Aet *3 J. I jaa. I r I I » ( L ail A . 1 . .1 r I . • ** * J- — “ T- A * I / •• > • 1 PS 8 tion and on the defensive end she is a feisty on-ball defender. Bella Friddle, Hastings: Friddle averaged just 3.1 points per game as a sophomore in her first varsity season, but her offensive game progressed as the season went on. Coach Ben Wilson said she is very skilled at get­ ting to the basket and using her athlet­ ic ability to score around the basket. “Bella’s biggest asset to our team Addie Stampfler, Delton Kellogg: A junior guard who drew a box-andone defense against her in the district • T< u ** • »t i ripf; 41 rrf 7;. I : V Q •l A A I > J k I I> « J- I I I I ?H5 I ( I I I I I * I «* F 4 4 PTblA ' ! Al t I I j'sL./ I I I } I f I I J 5 f f i I «l 9 I I I I I s .1 J i 4. set I rfiL .ii n Reese Ritsema bAM.' 11 “Maddie is a strong defender who steadily improved her offen­ sive game as the season went on. She had some of her best offensive games at the end of the season.” ■I r t *41 .rWeM 4** 1 I i; •l ■r > > <#, »r« **'S» *< A*— I 4 d I I I A 6‘ ' J 1 4 J ll •l I fr •l w J’’ I .*'• I, ♦ < 1 I* I! T-'-.‘ / I I I I I % I t i If •I * 1 4. J I '4 •1 ♦ V I i'" 5, .^;ix‘ r idCj'! ■KIJ >. x»! r I ' r ' I * I si f I ? ' s j: I I •se’’ 9 I ' -r.]. .. ( I ?"■. ’ -g'JLII; jHi fii dv I I I k re *ri tournament, Stampfler led DK with 11 points per game this season to go along with 4.2 rebounds, 4.7 steals, 4.8 deflections and 2.1 assists a game. She had one of the top three seasons in steals all time at Delton Kellogg this winter and nearly had a triple double against Watervliet with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 9 steals. Josie Williams, Delton Kellogg: A senior capable of playing nearly any position on the court, Williams aver­ aged 9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1 block per game this winter. She entered the state tournament as Delton Kellogg’s all-time blocked shot leader with 119, and holds the Panthers’ single season record for blocked shots. She is ninth all-time at Delton Kellogg in scoring, sixth in free throws made, and second in rebounds. All-Barry County Girls’ Basketball 2024-25 SECOND TEAM f I 11 •l V I •s I I I I I I r i 5!^’ ... •!, i L lun >b-91' T r Reece Ritsema, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore forward, Ritsema averaged a double-double with 10.1 points and 11 rebounds per game. Her combination of size, sldll, speed and aggressiveness make her a beast around the basket. She was named all-conference in the OK Gold this winter. r I f k I U(yr> ■ J ( i: r.S ■: J d /n I I _ i •t t’' J < J tt. k ' >b?l) Heidi Carter, Lakewood: The Vikings’ primary ball-handler as a freshman this season, coach Farrell said she was his team’s floor general and she handled a lot of defensive pressure. “With her heart and.love for the game she worked hard to jump into this role,” coach Farrell said. Carter led the Lakewood team in .^'v' I FI k jr *1 I V-' « I. 4C* f. 1 Ik I I. c- I •I I H t -p?? •6 f ? I II r r'4 "J t I •S^J I 1 I J 'Si '•■- I I iwni » ft J. » I y ”• I ii' «* t A it' t >■ 'A .h I 7 1-. I * • TK t F J 4. I 1 IJ C <t ft h ■T .<r* . '« ♦ throughout the season was on the defensive end. Bella matched up with the other team’s best guard every game, and was regularly able to hold them below their season average,” ‘ Wilson said. She closed the season with 22 assists. • r«t it k / Emma Syswerda, Thornapple Kellogg: A fresh­ man who earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold. She took over a spot as a base for TK with some middle school experience before getting to the varsity. “Emma quickly took to the intensity of our program and gained all of the necessary skills to compete in all three rounds,” coach Lula said. Taylor Lloyd, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ leading scorer with 13.9 points per game as a fresh­ man this winter. Lloyd was able of attacking and getting to the basket and also an out­ side threat who set a school record with eight three-pointers in a January win over Grand Rapids Union in Middleville. Maddie Peake, Hastings: The Saxons’ second leader scorer she averaged 4 points per game and was second on her team in three-pointers made as a junior. She played half of her sophomore season on the Saxon varsity too. 5^4 I I I L\v V. il I fl J -2 .I z■ «i « t. r 1 .• . 1- »*5 Aw ’ ■'‘fi I ’•’^JLS X e< I 'k * h ,1 J /I I f a «• r. I ■Z I I > IF- Ki I ;l Li'' r< '* r v** 'n. H > f e J f ii.^ u K 6 I I t r f I I 1 -•‘C 1 I I I I r ** i ,1 I I » 4 I I 1 t J I I f <• 1 t f I ( I z f ’I 1 <' H 11 I Ines Sanchez, Maple Valley: Head coach Landon Wilkes said Sanchez was his team’s floor general. A senior exchange student from Spain, she ran the point for the Maple Valley girls and stepped outside her comfort zone a bit to be the team’s top scorer as well as a distributor. She averaged 13 points, 4 steals and 5 rebounds per game. She led the Lions in points, rebounds, steals and assists. J I ♦ ♦ 'T 1 & Ines Sanchez r ♦ ♦ __ Tealy Cross, Thornapple Kellogg: Injury stymied her junior season a bit, but the junior guard still managed to contribute 3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2 steals a game. Offensively, Cross uses her speed to get to the basket and score in transi- A I J > ) Her coach added that she has beautiful skills in round two and amazing prevision and presen^e^fi in round one. Marble was name^s all-conference in the 1-8 Kalli Koning, Hastings: A senior guard in her third varsity season, she played through injury and illness to average nearly 30 minutes a game. She averaged 2.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists a game. Coach Wilson called her a “pass first point guard who played really strong defense, boxed out, played physical and handled defensive pressure to pace our team.” She led the Saxons in assists and was third on the team in three-pointers made. assists with 4 a game and steals with 2.6 a game. She also added 4.23 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while averaging 30 minutes a game. t ll » *> » i’ I 1 S? Continued from Page 9 Sienna Schalk, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior, Schalk earned all-conference and all-district honors for TK this winter. A returning base for the Trojans, she competed in all three rounds. “She was able to learn how to back spot overnight to help her team during a time of sickness on the team,” coach Lula said. “Sienna has been competing in cheerleading for most of her life and has settled into a very com­ fortable leadership role this year.” Liz Markwart, Lakewood: A hardnosed junior who started most of the season for the Vikings who coach Farrell said improved tremendously this season. She had a season-high 15 points in a win over Hastings. She averaged 5.5 points and 3.8 points a game while shooting 80 percent from the free throw line. “She also played big inside for her size and was often defending a larger opponent,” according to coach Farrell, adding that her mental and physical toughness were critical to his team’s defense. She’s the kind of ball player willing to get on the floor to get to loose balls. >«^ CHEER Ana Grant, Lakewood: A soph­ omore guard, Grant averaged 8.2 points, 1.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals and I assist a game. She led the Vikings with 29 made threes. “Ana led the team in points per game this year, but also was one of our best defenders on the outside against guards,” coach Farrell said, adding that she is a quick and smart guard who is aggressive on defense. She also had a season-high 18 points in a bailgame with Harper Creek. }' i X' Aubree Roth, Maple Valley: A sophomore guard/forward, Roth averaged about 4 points and 4 rebounds per game this season while being one of the Lions’ lead­ ers in minutes played. She started becoming a leader on the floor according to coach Wilkes. Rachael Hewitt, Photos by Brett Bremer Rachael Hewitt, Hastings: A three-year varsity ballplayer, Hewitt averaged 16 points per game and 7.8 rebounds a game this winter as a senior. She signed recently to continue her playing days at the University of Olivet. Hewitt led the Saxons in scoring, rebounds, three-pointers made, blocks, steals and minutes played this season, and was third on her team in assists, while playing in all 22 games. She was first team all-conference in the 1-8. eS SSH arj I 9 I 1 Johanna Duits, Lakewood: Duits led Lakewood with 6.5 points and 8.3 rebounds a game while also adding one steal and .7 blocks a game. She had’seven games in double figures scoring this season and three double doubles. She twice had 17 rebounds in a bailgame. “Overall great kid who plays hard, lots of effort and hustle,” coach Luke Farrell said. “Very quick for a center and a force inside that makes it tough for teams to both guard and beat.” I •l ii: * I All-Barry County Girls’ Basketball 2024-25 FIRST TEAM ► £ •••V 1. I V I k I 1, I I lb * 1:z s Lydia Schiithroat, Thomapple Kellogg: Honorable mention all-con­ ference in the OK Gold during her senior season at point guard for the Trojans. Schiithroat averaged 6.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2 steals a game. •fl ) Whitley Wolfe, Lakewood: A freshman flyer for Lakewood this winter. Wolfe was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White and second team all-district. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust FILE NO. 2025-30055-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of James Stephen Gillespie. Date of birth; 11/22/45. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. James Stephen Gillespie, died 02/05/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/12/2025 Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Philip Gillespie 5495 Center Road Hastings, Ml 49058 I �♦ Ulf 'Z I I i iU; : I I i I Thursday, March 27, 2025 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER I * ^l\ i L I > www.HastingsBanner.com I 4 J 1 5 K I I b 1 4, I > J r -4 •4 f.'-' ALL-BARRY COUNTY II r r 1 4 t WINTER 2024-25 A >• 4a * Pair of state qualifiers among area’s too bowlers ____ _ _ ____ ____________________ Brett Bremer Sports Editor UCH ■ r It was a banner year, literally, for the Hastings varsity boys’ bowling pro­ Ij' i * gram. The Saxons will add a z TF conference championship to their banner in the high school gymnasium for the first time after winning a share of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference title for the first time this sea­ son led by some outstand­ ing senior leadership and a 5 freshman state qualifier. Hastings and Lakewood both had guys earn spots in the state singles finials this season. It was the start of a rebuilding process for the Thomapple Kellogg team that had three sophomores and three juniors in its regional line-up at the end Andrew Barton Photos by Brett Bremer of the season. Among the honorees this winter are a conference singles champion and a All-Barry County conference singles runner-up, as well Boys’ Bowling 2024-25 as a number of guys capable of rolling FIRST TEAM over 200 in any given game. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry Andrew Barton, Hastings: A County Boys’ Bowling First and two-handed rolling Saxon freshman, Second Teams. Barton qualified for the MHSAA Division F T I t ♦ » 4 •’ >* h 1 ir r ♦1 > 1 V i 1 y, t V T • *1* ' • f ^-'' 1 J •?; I* •-1 •» . 4av f ^/er '*Fnr I 008*,; ‘ ;I *** : J ' Ajqqss i.. 4 . 4 r ■.• zi-*- iiw' r*-- 4 k L the qualifying at the MHSAA Division 3 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals. He was playing in the state finals for ±e sec­ ond season in a row. Beard rolled to an average of 205 for the season and capped off the Capital Area Activities Conference season by win­ ning the championships at the league singles toumamenL r 4' Justin Edwards, Lakewood: A senior, Edwards put together a 198 average for the season. He had a hi^ game of 223 during the Vikings’ regional tournament and finished 21 st in qualifying. Hunter Pennington, Hastings: A senior anchor for the Saxon varsity boys’ bowling team, Pennington put TA ■* together a 180 average for the season. Pennington had a high game of253 this season. Jacob Stoneman, Lakewood: A senior, Stoneman put together a season average of 185. Stoneman was the Vikings’ number two at regionals with a 13th-place finish in qualifying and a high game at the tour­ nament of 217. i I / .11“' * if • ’V ■ > . iiH' ' . U' I l.I '4 * F » • C* / i ■ 1 -» ' • . 4 » >T’' t' . r f 4 I /* 1 ' X Hunter Pennington 2 Singles Finals this season with a high game of238 at regionals. Barton placed 46th in qualifying at the state finals and closed the season with a 179 average. Lucas Beard, Lakewood: Beard closed out his senior season by placing 41 st in A- I , . < t J e See TOP on 13 I I J Regional champs lead all-county girls’ bowling team Brett Bremer Sports Editor the end of the season by winning a regional champi­ onship at Spectrum Lanes. The Saxons outscored runner-up Wayland by 89 pins over the course of eight Baker games and two regular games at regionals leaping in front by outscoring the Wildcats by 102 pins in the final regular game. Hastings also had a couple individuals just shy of the last state singles qualifying spots at regionals. . , ; The Hastings team placed 14th in the qualifying at the D2 State Finals the final day of February. While it was a senior filled group for the Saxons, the Trojans and Vikings worked to gain experience on the lanes. Here are the 2024-25 All-Barry County Girls’ Bowling First and Second Teams. >* * ♦ •TW ♦ > A* Girls’ bowling kept growing in the area this winter with the addition of a Lakewood varsity girls’ team for the first time. The Vikings joined the Hastings girls and Thornapple Kellogg girls in competing in MHSAA competitions throughout the season. The Hastings girls were the last ones from the Barry County area on the lanes as the Saxons’ qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 Girls’ Bowling Team Finals at Jenna Robinett''r 1 _s» «•. 4• < •ztV $ I •*1 Y 1 X I. 4 J 1^"'f t- w . ) r 7 r* T * • A r r-., A LfiX> W € I b fa T *«- 1 a*»v* X < . \ < V I •) 4 J * U ' '4 r-« - -4 F* •* i \ .I I I k All-Barry County Girls’ Bowling 2024-25 FIRST TEAM • >Vz I > I 1 * *\*r / ♦* V W-t - \ < LeeAnn Graham, Lakewood: Graham put together a season average of 140 to lead the Viking team this winter. She was a senior captain for the Lakewood team this winter. Kenzie Hoogterp, Thornapple Kellogg: Hoogterp put together a 130 average this winter and rolled a high game of 179. She earned honorable mention all-conference in the OK Gold and was the Trojans’ top scorer at regionals at the end of the season. i': . •* I * “ 4 t 4. f V\5 r t 1 X r -NOTICETo Members of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Member Meeting of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company will be conducted on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.ra.. at 404 E. Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI. The annual meeting agenda includes two items: Election of Directors: A proposal to elect the following Directors: Re­ nee R. Beauford, Douglas I. Finn, Kellie M. Haines, Norice A. Ihorlund Rasmussen, and Kurtis T. Wilder. Amend Articles of Incorporation to Change Annual Meeting Date: A proposal to approve an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Amicrest Mutual Holding Company to amend the date of tne annual meeting of members from the second Wednesday in April to the second Thursday of March. For more information contact Michael W. Puerner, Secretary, 269-948-1532. IK I lb/ B V "free 47 A • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam .1 <s^ 7 « * I <**> * Jen Stoline Photos by Brett Bremer Jenna Robinett, Thornapple Kellogg: Robinett led the TK girls with a 140 average on the season and had a high game of 183. She earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold this season. Heaven Simmet, Hastings: The Saxons’ leader at the 1-8 Singles championship this winter, Simmet placed tenth and earned all-conference honors. She was the Saxons’ leader at their D2 regional singles tournament just missing out on a state finals spot with an eighth-place finish. She had a high game at the regional of 182. Jen Stoline, Hastings: Earned honorable mention all-con­ ference in the 1-8 this season with an 1 Ith-place finish at the conference singles championship, A senior who just missed out on a singles trip to the state finals this year with a ninth-place finish at regionals. Stoline had a high game at the Saxons’ D2 regional of 172. See LEAD on 13 r r j ' 1 X '■ I I. • I •103 ‘H 1 ! - ffiaoDt - J- k . )O b I k I:' I ( 4 1 >* J .21 I I 1 > 4 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30056-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent’s name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Sierra Raine Wagner has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 4/9/2025 at 1:45 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Sierra Raine Wagner to Weston Blakely Wagner. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 25030010-NC In the matter of Brandon Charles VanDrunen. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 4/09/2025 at 1:45 p.m. at Barry County Trial Court, Family Division, Room FC01, 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty P41960forthe following purpose(s): Petition for Name Change. If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. Date: 2-27-25 Brandon VanDrunen 1194 W. Grey Ct. Wayland, Ml 49348 616-631-0291 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30062 Hon. William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone: 269.945.1930 Estate of Theressa Margaret Noffke. Date of birth: 09/01/1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: ‘ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Theressa M. Noffke, died 12/02/2024.. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to. Robert Blain, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 21,2025 Beth A. Swagman P72724 * 4403 Cascade Road SE, Ste. 10 Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 616.323.3443 Robert Blain 11750 Garbow Road Middleville, Ml 49333 616.890.6283 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30058-DE William M. Doherty Court Address: 206 W. Court St., #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone: 269-945-1930 Estate of Paul Thomas Norris. Date of birth: 4-29-1946. TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Paul Thomas Norris, died 2-08-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael Norris, 1246 Old Highway 99, Columbia, TN 38401, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale: 03/19/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Michael Norris 1246 Old Highway 99 Columbia, TN 38401 423-483-1684 J 4 k nr’’ ?» J I « k fBoin^ Ml. I m. u • « u ct> rrr I t I I UJa.. : .90'^' , I 7' 'S% t f ec-’O -’-1^ c.. »• 1 • . ( I b --Tu.'t 1 oee- i •t rCi O'*. ’ ' 1 IJ^ -n j-nt ’• ' IK •wr V t It e 9inu ^wngiH ' -iei- !uf; 1333tQ^ ’0 niK set uOf ■’ •h X 1' ’ ru.. s Ib t rttnoi TOb I a H-OS'.C I . r, • I, fl IH.dnf ■ U 4^ I ’Lu ' }I ■’QpUt^’ r I '•S -".r^ II ». <' 3H ■'tS — « yBwriPi^*- • 10 K Gk ?ute^- ,I i fi ^6b. SI- 17-. t « s ♦ ♦ 1 iW • eio k ’ lo I! •n inisoi^ « I • t I» I ■. Tlii- »L * *> �1 LB lr\ L * THE HASBNGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com J u nL Thursday, March 27, 2025 It ALL-BARRY COUNTY 11^ i 9 T * t "^1 13 : / * < 9^ WINTER 2024-25 * t 9* 4 I, I, I * Area has one state swimmer, everybody cuts time 1 *, ■* . I t X J s i I i ’*1 S r, 'T J ( h , I5t!l 9 I ' 9. Mb I i f «1 »* * <4 I * A .9 wS'; WSi J I SL t A ► ‘I -'W X 1 i i. « «■ t ;{ X. J a r s. T - 9^ •* ; Sports Editor I* *«* J m• b ♦ . Qi I They were very difTerenl seasons for the two Barry County area varsity boys' swimming and diving teams this winter. The Oelton KelloggZHastings squad, with a young team competing at the CERC, worked to learn the basics while a good-sized Grand Rapids Gars team, which includes swimmers from Thomapple Kellogg and a handful of other Grand Rapids area schools, chased state times and wins in the reworked OK Rainbow East Division. That Gars team had some outstanding senior leadership and also had a talented freshman finish as the area's lone state qualifier. His Gars’ team had a handful of guys earn all-conference honors. The DK/Hastings had a handful of scorers itself at the Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference (SCC) Championship. As is the goal, nearly everyone from both teams closed out the season recording personal best times. Here are the 2024-25 AH-Barry County Boys’ Swimming and Diving First and Second Teams. II T?, « * A iW j I Cl s 1 ■w. '■1 ' ' f * Ilf. ‘ “■ ■ .'s;» * •*u /^WiU ■V. ’’**5*! 2!',::’' Ra 4 .!** Ma. * Wjj.' * ;« I ' I X 1 I 7' MBfIA > ♦ » 1; ’FW^. 1 T >«> f * ni£’ f • H A' H.. ’•’■r , f i.H , >-ui I 1 ' I * 4 ■ e *-3ipS4o«j|g^^. I '.ik Jit •e “' laBs * *I ■ t4 t I r A ' Gabriel Van Photos by Brett Bremer Brett Bremer r ’■ k 4 % X V * . /I ■ aw 4 I X Vt. I* k4 Ak i *W« I* A J.': yi l]|H t• 1 - 1 I $ T * t lb. LB ve ^S - r B * As 1 ' * M- • T 4=^1; f' « .'A< >1 . F V« I J •1 \■ ' 9 } J ' 1 tn 'H (S.T4>F;'U. > * a£ t*Ei« Ttl J* BB s if" : i.i&U ' 'm } I rix « M IT) >ri *5 ' f « I J. Hn'”' t srf 1 • r t ( * J f 4 :nuf 4 W'Y hfii. * All-Barry County Boys’ Swimming & Diving 2024-25 FIRST TEAM ■ 4 bk w •1 H K ♦ «* IfUi: 'XziiH g: •« oiikiV” L4 a bad »•* ■Ak •. i' r 9 <* -’cE hiBmf'im ifT) . '9 > J ' -KU' • > No^on r 4 * - b* - J. * f ' . -k' Colton Baker, DK/Hastings: Competing as a diver and a swimmer for the DK/Hastings team this winter, Baker swam his fastest 50-yard freestyle at the conference meet clocking in al 26.44 in the finals to place 13th in the SCC. Baker had the county’s top six-dive score of the year at 196.90 and top 111dive score at 273.00. Caden Bliek, GR Gars: Bliek drooped his personal best times in the freestyle sprints at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship while scoring in both races for his team. He turned in a personal best lime of 24.75 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle and 57.55 in the lOO-yard freestyle. ly Denney, GR Gars: A top freestyle sprinter for the Gars, Denney placed third in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.68 seconds at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship. Continued from Page 12 4*1: *2- I T /5« W’ R- All-Barry County Boys’ Bowling 2024-25 SECOND TEAM /. V 1 ■i a* r J J ip Chase Buter, Thomapple Kellogg: Y Buter had the lop average for the TK I boys of 144. He rolled a 225 as a high game this 3 winter. j Landen England, Thomapple I Kellogg: England had a 138 average I for the season. He rolled a high game of 192. ; Miles Lipsey, Hastings: A four-year I ■» < 4 X* e* f r J I ( /• I Ml varsity bowler at Hastings who quali­ fied for the state finals during his soph­ omore and junior campaigns. Lipsey had a 174 average for the season and a high game of 241 and was the runner-up at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Singles Championship. Deagan Wilkins, Hastings: A fouryear varsity senior for the Saxons, he closed the season with a 173 average and he had a high game of 255. He finished the season honorable mention all-conference in the 1-8. “He was one of our solid lead off bowlers, consistent on his spares, Saxon coach Verne Robbins said. 4b 4 . A.^,_______________ Colton Bakier Photos by Brett Bremer THE MOSTTRUSTED;NAMEJN ROOFING « ’ ‘r-n * - * Continued from Page 12 V i*r 1. All-Barry County Girls’ Bowling 2024-25 SECOND TEAM A • Z-’ * •♦ r 1^' 4.^ U' ; I Barton, Hastings: A senior, she i' [ placed 28th at the 1-8 singles championI» i Harton was about eight pins over the (course of six games from being a state singles qualifier this year. She had a high game of 193 at regionals this sea- •iff'' ' > .9 « *.1 I I •< t ^‘.99 5,^ t i r * > . ' tzl- P.Jf ■-’ r * % !? ■ '.) 9 A. V A / ■ >^*' "**■ V. ^-tt Ut A son. • A A« 9^^ w I Casey Phillips, Thomapple Kellogg: kl» V, / > ■ J 0 I ■ J I’’ t r h * ------------- .• < ► 9' ■. »• 3r c* < ■ *« F’ Mb • % .■ Biir^jhsS 9 9 •< W • • • • • • > • t X. *T 'w * J < • • 99 '* c• •i •f -w 1 LI2 fe.A^ ■r .w « 4 * ** r 99 z M T- - '«.• <• 10 YEAR SERVICE GUARANTEE ON ALL WORKMANSHIP \N£ \NORK WITH m INSURANCE COMPANYS FRIENDLY, HONEST & EXPERIENCED TEAM WIDE RANGE OF ROOFING / EXTERIOR OPTIONS FULLY LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED A» RATING WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU e>^ Tn * «* •*—Y■ » * A * V M « 9. * > i . * SHERRIFF GOSLIN 4 OUALiTY ROOFING • -.Ati * X' • tOCAL TRUSTED ROOFING COMPANY WITH 115^> YEARS IN THE BUSINESS 4> % K <** « -’I J 'I 9“- *>*• * 1 • * '* A a* Phillips had a 130 average on the season and got better and better as the season went on. She had a high game of 163 late in the year. Megan Ramey, Hastings: A junior, She placed 22nd at the 1-8 singles cham­ pionship. She was 24th at regionals this season and had a high game of 158 at regionals. Kaylin Schild, Hastings: A senior, she placed I9ih at the 1-8 singles cham­ pionship. Schilld placed 22nd at regionals this season and had a high game at regionals of 177. * V. ' W r9t {lead ► . 9 t 5t* z. * ■9 i’ 'fi* Gavin Bagley, DK/Hastings: Bagley raced to a personal best time in the lOO-yard backstroke at the SCC Championship for his team, just missing out at a spot in the finals at the meet. He also competed in the butterfly, freestyle races and relays for his team throughout the season. Reese Hammond, DK/Hastings: A solid freestyle swimmer for the DK/ Hastings team, Hammond set person­ al bests in a couple races at the SCC Championship including the 500-yard freestyle where he placed 11th. He had both the lop 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle times for his team this winter. Caleb Kramer, DK/Hastings: One of the top freestyle sprinters for the DK/ Hastings team this winter. He was num­ ber two on the team in the 50-yard free­ style and the 100 free this season. Kramer had a lop 50 free time of 25,95 at the SCC Championship and had a top 100 free time of 1:00.34. Ethan Magnuson, GR Gars: The top diver for the Grand Rapids Gars this vs inter. He placed sixth at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship and was 25th at regionals. Magnuson also competed in the 200yard freestyle relay al times this season for the Gars. «• 1 r • Afi All-Barrv• Counh• ’ Boys’ Swimming & Diving 2024-25 SECOND TEAM b t 9 and worked to chase a state cut with the Gars’ 200-yard freestyle relay team. He had some of his team's lop times in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard free­ style throughout the season. Hunter Tietz, GR Gars: A senior, Tietz earned all-conference honors in the OK Rainbow East Division this season. He had the fastest lime of the season in the 50-yard freestyle this season for the Gars clocking in at 23.61 seconds at the Loy Norrix Invitational. He placed second at the conference meet in the lOO-yard backstroke and third in the 200-yard individual medley while also working with the 200-yard freestyle relay team to try and chase dow n a state cut. Gabriel Van, GR Gars: A freshman, Van swam to a 17th-piace finish in the prelim’s of the 100-yard butterfly at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Boys' Swimming and Diving Finals this season turning in a personal record time of 53.44 seconds in the race. He earned all-conference honors in the OK Rainbow East Division, winning the lOO-yard butterfly, and had the top Gars’ time in the 50-yard freestyle, the lOO-yard freestyle, the 200-yard freestyle, the butterfly and the 200-yard individual medley this season. Haiden Vruggink, GR Gars: Vruggink was one of the lop distance swimmers for the Gars' team this winter. He placed se\ enlh in the OK Rainbow East Division with a time of 2:04.52 in the 200-yard freestyle. He was eighth in the 500-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 5:43.76 in the prelim’s at the conference meet. ‘ ir I Ii t a He also placed fifth in the lOO-yard freestyle at the conference meet in 52.86 and was a contributor to the Gars’ relays throughout the year. Luke Hemker, GR Gars: A top breaststroke performer for his team and in his conference, Hemker set his person­ al best at 1:15.71 in the race while placing ninth al the OK Rainbow' East Division Championship. Hemker competed in the medley relay for the Gars throughout the season too. Dominic Jakubowski, GR Gars: Jakubowski scored for the Gars in the 50-yard freestyle al the OK Rainbow East Division Championship with a I4th-place time of 25.98. that was anew personal best. Jakubowski also set a personal best 100-yard freestyle time at the conference meet of 58.92. Ethan Klopfenstein, GR Gars: Klopfenstein capped his senior season by winning the 100-yard backstroke champi­ onship at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship with a personal best time of 56.34 in the race. He earned all-conference honors while also being one of his team’s top racers in the butterfly. He set his personal best in the 100-yard butterfly at the conference meet at 55.67. DJ Kuck, DK/Hastings: Kuck scored for the DK/Hastings team in the lOO-yard butterfly and the 100-yard backstroke at the SCC Championships this year. He turned in a personal best time of 1:00.94 at the conference meet in the lOO-yard backstroke to finish ninth in the conference in that race. Sreyas Murmu, GR Gars: Murmu got into the A finals of both the 100-yard backstroke and the lOO-yard butter­ fly al the OK Rainbow East Division Championship this season. He turned in a personal best time of 1:06.62 in the backstroke to place seventh and was eighth jn the butterfly in 1:04.16 to place eighth in the butterfly. Nolan Send, GR Gars: A senior. Send had a top individual finish at the OK Rainbow East Division Championship of fourth in the 200-yard freestyle where he turned in a personal best time of 1:57.30. Send also had a top ten finish in the 500-yard freestyle at the conference meet Hunter Tietz I------------------------------------------------------ ■* I ' AX * * , -Mm » P*B. « r "Wk- '^•— I ntfE •X t. _ ■ ) CALL TODAY I ' •» A - * * «* « » * A •--r w M it •W- <• .r 4 t‘ * . • . •* I. » 4“ F* 9f w «k>. I t *1^ FORYOURTREE - -t <* . « r'- INSPECTION * w *1 i* V >« ■ * VISIT US ONLINE: SHERRIFFGOSLIN.COM/BATTLECREEK * : <£>X * « * *# « « M» . A * f*." . ' . .4 f 99 A •< • �7 K' j: 4* I. £ * I .4 2•I t 14 Thursday, March 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I** Talented Knights take it to Lakewood ingame^sneb Brett Bremer Sports Editor L *.l^v With a little aid from a stiff, cold wind, Loy Norrix junior Madeline Chappa curled a comer kick into the Lakewood net to finish off her hat-trick ten minutes into the second half at Lakewood High School Tuesday. Chappa had three goals and an assist to lead the Knights as they took an 8-0 win over the Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team in their season opener. Senior midfielder Anna Courtney added a goal and two assists, senior forward Anna Miedema had two goals and junior forward Ariah Leake had two goals for the DI Loy Norrix squad that finished last season with a winning record. An attack with some good skill and experience was able to take advantage of a new Lakewood defense a bit. Across the back ±e Vikings have two returning starters, but one in a new posi­ tion, to go along with two new starters including a freshman. “The biggest thing is just the position­ ing defensively,” Lakewood head coach Adrian Almas said. “There were times where outside backs were stepping up, but not at the right time. They were step­ ping up right as that offender is getting the ball, and they’re giving them time to turn and getting beat. That is making our center mids get pulled out.” “A lot of it is just detail stuff, which is what we have really been hammering home the fist couple weeks, really trying to build that foundation,” Almas added. “One of the things I have been telling s r < 3L / •l 4 '; *< * 4 S’ .<K " ll * * W A> « f 1 '* C • I. 1 a W <1 y / r I » •l, / L^* I s «.«hraa. c J»W’ •S •l 1 ^‘Vvv I ' ■l I I i ) X 1 ; > M 4 1 X* A 1 •V I ’^1 I .r i Wr « 4 *< is I 1 v l4 W 4 rw? 'a 4 4 I • I «V ' ’’I I J < 4 . A I III . b s a Aak I ' t.i A X KA< • >* / r1 k. - 1 ' 1V I •“3 I • i I A.’ >1 f SLF'.'A-v- H 4 J J '.{Ji I r V « Lakewood’s Maylee Stewart pushes forward through the midfield with the ball during her team's non-conference match against visiting Loy Norrix Tuesday. Photos by Brett Bremer ♦ I 4 f T <■* . i r t I t- 2^^ > .q- ■ -I I b > I V .- •• b -%1Mi iK ^x a i^SaCu ’I i Ji *4^ '>4a«M4 < 4 %*M 4^>» ?/ V4t -i;I I r I 1 Lakewood goalkeeper Emma Tidd keeps watch on Loy Norrix’s Ariah Leake' । ieeJ isnA 2>n-)Ol4 /oj qQ, during the second half of their season opener at Lakewood High School Tuesday.: abasuT lood c» o nO'H bcowg^ji^ijjgqifli ) them is I need to see what we’ve been working on in drills in practice, I need to see that being applied in scrimmag­ es and games, and I saw some of that today. Not all, but I saw some of that.” Loy Norrix built a 6-0 lead in the first half, and then added two goals in the first 20 minutes of the second half. Lakewood didn’t have a shot on goal, but held some possession and did a solid job of working the ball in stages up the field. “Normally, this early it is kick ball,” Almas said. “That is all they’re look- Friddle, the state champion in the high jump in Division 2 a year ago and a state medalist in the long jump, hit indoor records in both of those events. She flew 17 feet 2 inches to set the Saxon indoor long jump record and tied the indoor high jump record at 5-2. Those marks ■ were good for second in the high jump and third in the long jump. Overall, the Saxon girls’ team had 12 girls set new PRs at the meet. The Hastings boys were in action last Wednesday, March 19, at GVSU and had a number of PRs too. Highlights included a 19th-place time of 4:41 in the Grand Valley State University Laker Challenge. Randall, an all-state cross country run­ ner last fall, set the 1600-meter indoor record for the Saxons at 5 minutes 18 seconds in a ninth-place finish and set the 800-meter run record at 2:28.27. s *’wr" * ing to play. We had girls making runs, Mayleigh [Raffler] was dropping in, being creative. [Assistant coach] Lane [Allen] has been a big help for us com­ ing in this year... really pushing that defensively we need to be really struc­ tured, really pay attention to details. Offensively, you’re an artist. Be cre­ ative. Take some risks. And I saw a little bit of that team.” He added that he saw some of that creativity on the attack from Ana Grant and Liz Markwart as well as others. “There were still good things from this I game,” Almas said. “I told them playing this team at the end of the season or ±e middle of the season, it is a differ­ ent game. They’re still better than us. I won’t sugar coat that, but there were flashes of things we have been building a foundation on.” The Vikings are scheduled to visit Whitehall today, March 27. They will open the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season at Ionia Monday, March 31 and then play host to Lansing Everett April 2 before spring break begins. , JL J 9 I* hnmio rrsdjbloj * ,bbe kBfnHrDnd& • ’A‘ b ixD atejltnusi kUB ' fl | JKKE32 srij 1& sUlhinwwftH k - f af^iaUBd’Sa^j'vwir , aw/aaijjub JnriJisoo^sauBr^! i jfnfeiujd f fosd'’rf!ri' bw ^amrit "l^Milifallft» ■'wra^^taftks t MHB 1 'p. tw< I il t ; 4 tRfv rrt botorios STB <3rtT VE1 QTBftiV yehntjiitrirtijiHy 23mva»ift i/jiA lahgsD ottftwp ll|^ '0^2(710 1 | /elq it3± G.k : ? . L J A« t Jontt eioied -'riqAmmHrrnanBJUttBdd rirsoo ‘fs t / I • 4 H f ij. I It was quite a first day for a couple of Saxon all-staters. Hastings sophomores Bella Friddle and Caroline Randall set two Hastings varsity girls’ track and field team indoor record each Thursday, March 20, at the I * Saxon sophomores set records at GVSU indoor meet Brett Bremer Sports Editor & T . 4^ . lAc? > t Tr^ -•l 5%- »•» I 9 . I i X I < . *r , I f 4 I I I < r '■ *^'*‘^51''! j'.-^^sa^ & I ;* I ' > X I fllBtH 11 .s <^V 401 « I f I I c > a% i !l ■■ r 5 f 1 4^ 2fc 1 r I I ( ’i I I I 4( Sit; 11 u X4 '* » I •>* * 4 I• Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle j bhnH bfieS ■ oionoct^ s^iem i celebrates a pair of Saxon girls * hip noxaS. b t> £xX J e 29163CMeOC; r* <t.^ Hastings sophomore Caroline Randall celebrates setting a Saxon girls’ indoor record in the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run at the Grand Valley State University indoor Laker Challenge March 20. •i : /fl A Cl indoor records at last week's Grano; nsiQ £}ie5w,lMtfl^tox)9i' Valley State University Indoor Laker . loobn!: v^li&V Challenge. She set the indoor schoo XHloa’idobni ortf 193 9^ eggafiEnj record in the long jump at 17 feet 2^' ted VFJs qmu| gnoNot niT4??(x^ inches and tied the indoor high jump' imuj dghli .•It bn- O^V bait bns -BBffcn! b sbivinq iotnR^^ShdlStnoo o' record at 5-2. Photos provided TTr •vr ~j •WW <L VI ’..fuir “UI ;i SI L J J. 1 I w * rw •• .J t * *1 r # i JI A if r- 4 t : • •s X * 7 / t / ' I II u I ML - ■K 5 < / A 'I A A NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout We love what we ho and we know you will too! Are you the person we need? 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I ^a8 qmutgnof odLnow sihbni Friddle won the long jump for the Hastings girls at 17-0, the pole vault at m Jto-^oqedJ JXI iBglrgEgniiaEH bbh 3rfr.l-< 3s qaiut£^5dJ hnn i •<' 8-0 and the high jump at 5-4. The field events were strong ones for the Hastings gnnasH arirndt eena giw’iwo'M 2in3 j± HWF’IIKJbW 5OS loose .23lU£i ladies. Senior Zoe Watson was the runner-up in both the shot put and ±e ’ jiilJ bfB Juq Joffa 3£l ftochi qu-i^nnin cuaaio discus. On the track, Hastings got a winning ’ grmmiw s tog ^gnriasH JainJs± nd i nwMWBfr nioA 0^ I lo &fnfi time of 11:38.50 from Randall in the 3200-meter run, wi± fellow Saxon S noMsZ WDilal .nusnarain-OOSE sophomore Alexa DeCamp second, and i 5ns .kToaaa qrnEDjQ fixalA sTOCOodqoe Randall also won the 400-meter dash in j oi hash t-dt now oets liiAnaH' -ajlni .5 a yy 1 . I k j A ■•■ .21 t I /-• UW I .3J i ivS bsacf (VdJ gnooihnc edt noefise Jisrotno A } I X- saosns^oo ill , sdllto gflblxKul eaa hoc J <;i li I 1:11.65. ’ cial^qniBfla sinMidt £ afiv slAbT Friddle was a four-time champ, also winning the 200-meter dash in a PR of Ho H9 £ fu dzab lalsm-WS adtgflinnrw ____ ___________________________ : > 'jj£mrnB3J BKxaoriqtx? .?.bn(X)38 VLS£ seconds. Sophomore teammate Ember Twiss won the 100-meter dash in ;i riaeb laisnHXrt now ?2riri ladoid 'zvoafi or laramAXId Ir isrih . noz£8K|WMS 2^.51 J 14.14. bnagoini ggniiHWfuBWfiHte Harper Creek baseball shuts out Vikings in opener Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings managed to get their “Opening Day” ballgame in on a cold, breezy afternoon in Battle Creek Tuesday afternoon, but couldn’t gener­ ate any offense against the Beavers at Harper Creek High School. Harper Creek took a 10-0, five-inning win over the visiting Vikings. Carter Stewart and Tanner Haight had the only two Viking hits, both singles. Hollis Poll started on the mound for Lakewood and took the loss allowing eight runs in three innings, although only two of the runs against him were earned. Lakewood made four errors in the five innings in the field. “I know it’s early but we have to limit damage once we get two outs. We gave up seven runs in the third after we got two outs and only had on guy on base. If we can shore up a couple errors in that inning then we get out of that mess with no damage done,” said Lakewood head coach Brady Tacey. “Hollis (Poll) threw great today, we need to support strong outings like that with better defense and we will. And I thought our approach at the plate was solid, we had bases loaded a couple innings there but just didn’t get that timely hit. It’ll come, ( B TOa^ln^adibaB hxrijho’ff eW 5 >rlib So.yB£fji?5i jfij ;to qo^rili&2Zya ±ese guys work hard and they know itTl pay off if they keep grinchng.” The three guys at the top of ±e iW ,221J iTOJXSlff Beaver line-up, Brexton Liss, Maddox McCarty and Brayden Bess had two t o/zibstiezsfi nshits and one RBI each. } II 'e rsdf toai* 6 no <11501^^ wJ , <ym:luir -1 /All UUUUlv Uj 1> JdVKoUll bldl ICU aoag I’nhWoo^ori* ifljnaawBEB®"’ An RBI double by N Jackson started ' .oansK noaia^l^'l^d stoBWp^^^ .IM i.JJHWC i that two-out rally for the Beavers in the ' rU fi: bottom of the third. An error, a walk monaIaite4^3flEd^ntUg & and a hit batter pushed another run ;4 run is fifidagisn across and had the bases loaded for the ixil lol tohsol ! :}133iJ->i3<psH 3th top of the Harper Creek line-up. Liss, r ,221-1 1(^)00001 ,^z32noo bshhB y/iwo McCarty and Bess added consecutive nnrwoIiB^ oj hssi fito singles to bump their team’s lead to 8-0 L W; j Poll walked five and struck out one. | eno Juo < 'to 2§nim owl wKh Lucas Steward threw two innings of „ zfim.-wisnr/roili^ relief allowing two runs on two hits anc InB and _ ” ^^a& I . •. sr 1 five walks. He struck out one. Walks to Ethan Guiles and Steward j ■ towsiZ .bisweM. bnfi bns sandwiched around Carter’s single had Ibari algnia 2 the bases loaded with one out in the top of the fourth for the Vikings, the first f 12^3 ariJ jjedl/isiiiBfflilJ time they’d had more than one runner r-rannm sfio nsrtr «o® • r~ on base in an inning, but a pop out and a strike out ended the threat. Bess went on the full five innings on ino. sininni HoinJangv the mound for ±e Beavers striking out Ll I 4* .I >> c4 r . teto *> mE Ito___ —s , ** 1 - Oli 4.\ «ui 1 . .■ujbii lalubsdas 21 |X)OW’^j2 4!. I X five and walking four. Lakewood is scheduled to open Capital Area Activities Conference .JdBOb £ riJiw White Division play with a double header at Ionia Saturday, March 29, ' igriJSQ'^ beginning at noon - weaker permitting ioW "3 s ■ I ♦ ♦ < t? l»H 1 H 4 .•V I I I 1600-meter run by Brandon Simmons and a 12±-place mark of 11-0 in the pole vault by Maverik Peake. The Saxons were indoors last week to avoid the kind of conditions they faced outside at Harper Creek to start the Interstate-8 Adiletic Conference season Tuesday - cold and windy. The Beavers opened conference duals with a pair of victories knocking off the Hastings boys 133-29 and the Hastings girls 102-55. Simmons had the Ione win on ±e track for the Hastings boys with a time of 10:32.00 in the 3200-meter run. He was also the runner-up to the Beavers’ Dominic Lowrie in the 1600-meter run. Peake and Jace Acker tied for the top spot in the pole vault for the Saxons both clearing the bar at 10-0 - a height i MH *TTiH‘» J cr- .1 ■rI £< 4*^ 4 « * < I BA i Y.'d « e •1‘ 0 ftx.«x 4^ « � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-04-03.pdf 397081a599cf36107efd6916df36c778 PDF Text Text M. P A,. . >•, .X J ft? 2^ 1 INSIDE > t. I 4_._ y « > l&_a^dMiH —-B npinTrngMBgjr gNMamiMni: - Ate i V ’ J J ■ TODAY'S EDmON J A ' A 1^ f I TORNADO TOUCHES r B i FUNDRAISER DRAWS CROWD OF 300 DOWN IN GAINES I t tA 4 ''i t PAGE 3 PAGE 10 PAGES gw Hastings Public Libr^^v 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 D^OTED TO I THE HASTINGS I* BANNER I VOL. 170, NO. 49 .Jov >/ . 0’^. f Op i 1 I L. Ji I B9^ IHi' 1 ’ k»- 'i u A 7?- M t / J rrt « Ov; jt B u. ( r r I»< t *r X f I - -- ‘“1 • 4? ’l u i- L I r I? 7 < ^4 * «A . 11^'' nrv, ifei 4 4r i. Earlene Baum • > 1 N $1. The community is in mourning after former Hastings Fiber Glass Products owner Earlene Baum, 87, died last week after a private battle with can­ cer. The Baum family matriarch is remembered for her kindness, faith, philanthropy, volunteerism, hard­ working spirit and much more. Bom June 6, 1937, Anieta “Earlene” Baum joins her husband of 67 years, Larry Baum, after dying on Thursday, March 27. Larry passed away in December 2023. The high school sweethearts, both members of the Hastings High Schoo! Class of 1955, manied in 1956. Earlene and Larry moved back to Hastings in 1959 after a short stint in Kansas while Larry sensed in the United Slates Air Force. Once back in Hastings, she and Larry helped her father, Earl McMullin, start his new business, Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Eventually, Earlene and Larry took over her father’s company. Earlene filled her mother Virginia’s role as controller and worked for the compa­ ny for over 65 years. Her fnends say she was still picking up mail for the factoiy' as recently as two weeks ago. The Baums have been credited as being instrumental in the creation of the Thomapple Plaza entertainment complex on downtown Hastings’ east side; in the Baum Dialysis Center which saves patients from having to seek care in Grand Rapids or other larger cities; in the performing arts center attached to the high school that hosts regionally notable music and acts; in the automotive skills devel­ opment program at the Gilmore Car Museum; in a new lodge at YMCA Camp Algonquin along with a power­ ful endowment fund to provide schol­ arships for campers; and in a myriad of other causes supporting those in need in Barry County. Those who knew' and loved Earlene had a central theme when talking about her. that she was a special woman who leaves big shoes to fill. Earlene was a very special person. Always kind, gracious and radiating a spark of positivity ” said retired See BAUM on 2 I r> . M * •* • III"! * ’■ fa I •—*—"•***— J. ■ « SINCE 1856 Community mourns the death of philanthropist Earlene Baum Molly Macleod Editor iN*ai BARRY COUNTY » y ^rteiorn ytinummoO •^■1 THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, April 3, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com t • * V oyo 009 ^-ynsS edlnom 19VU r * Severe weather system causes little damage in Barry County Over 5,600 cyclists expected for this month’s Barry-Roubaix in Hastings 4 I ) f 7~-r ♦ * • 1 •w >* I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer «.: 7 * vl jf; tf f-. ic4 I 3 * Barry County seems to have weathered a severe weather system, one that included thun­ derstorms, high winds and even tornadoes, that rolled through parts of southwest Michigan on Sunday, March 30, better than most with­ out any residents being harmed. Pattrick Jansens. Barry County Emergency Management director, said as of Tuesday afternoon that as many as 6,000 local residents were still without power as the result of the storm. “People have been impacted,” Jansens said. “Lots of power lines down.” According to Jansens, the storm damaged several homes and other structures, such as bams, which were hit by downed trees and limbs. News reports stated as many as five tornadoes touched down in the region, though none were sighted in Barry County. “Our deputies were consumed with weather-related calls from trees and wires down, to acci­ dents and a grass fire,” said Barry County Undersheriff Kevin Erb. “Damage to property from falling trees and limbs was noted through­ out the county. “Fortunately, there were no report­ ed injuries due to the weather.” Jake Welch, Barry County Road Commission managing director, said the system seemingly hit the b I k & A • V:. SieigcSISStt FINISH Jsfl IS. I '+ I. 5- * JI* p ."A •4. 4 9 I < * I 4 9- < .z .. f ”*2:^ I 1 4 I • f * - I 1 I »,.t Ak 1 i J 4t W ' •* WW • . Iiiu- MaaMi ■ 1 c.. f £ WMte te «*.^«** Ti I i • •* a I hWP’ I 4 I i .♦ •. > i * t t ri 1 J. I f 1 n. <*7 I * * / *h 1 1 .. it I ^*4 I . J J? i r * •«* tt •J 4 k » Cyclists take off from the start/finish line on Green Street in Hastings last year during the annual Barry-Roubaix cycling race. The event returns this year on April 12. marking its 16th year. File photos by Jayson Bussa I T<>^ '177 b' A 6flT ,au6‘ I I eh: J J c . Hr * iu rju sdill UtfM u- J : uiifjsv b t UiW Wffi /t itec-i.cr xn:h □ bvw » 71i!’r Ji >tosri' ' iv/Biij «fr vrPurL4^.t| j ■ '.z I 1 I 2iW , rjjj.i If the annual Barry-Roubaix cycling race was a person, it would be getting its driver’s license this year. The gravel cycling race, which kicks off in the City ofHastings before sending riders weaving through Barry County's miles of dirt roads, is slated for April 12 thisyear and will be celebrating its Sweet 16 anniversary: The event comes from humble begin­ nings and, at the time expected to be a one-off event that was originally staged ? Trrnfotji ' h’f l TU7 » 'mtH flTJlsn 4 7: HC'/- ’nbh r^btoAlnn 4 ' i 'jpuimviT; JI V ---- W-y . Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer inaBote^ '4< J SAXON SOFTBALL ADDS TALENTED FRESHMAN TRIO A w 7:' -TriTtW <H ’f!ioo * 'jMtuJ 5 rrpr: mW j7. a«il fiilrk J I Dow.' near Gun Lake before organizers moved the start/stop line into the city as the field of riders dramatically grew. “It's not super common ” Matt Acker, one of the race organizers, said about the longevity of the event. “Our event predates people really even talking about gravel cycling. When the event was made, it was kind of a one-off. People were like * What is this? We’re just going to go down dirt roads all day? That’s exactly what riders are in for at the Barry-Roubaix, which leverages the miles and miles of dirt roads that bring travelers throughout the Gun Lake area before sending them south. The Barry-Roubaix features races of four different distances — 18,36,62 and 100 miles. Despite the fact that it draws professional riders from throughout the world, it is designed to be welcoming for riders of all ages and skill levels. “It’s been more important to us to maintain that down-home feel and be beginner-friendly,” Acker said. “We see a lot of Hastings residents participate, which didn’t always seem to be the case.” See CYCLISTS on 4 ♦»» See SEVERE on 5 < ----- in - r - . .. s' •.I* 1*^ niwmiiiiw I r: l"^4B7t I » A ? '■ BREAKAWAYS LEAD TO ENOUGH GOALS FOR DK WIN 5= i .••4* 4 ?*' H .1 r dJ 2 4. 1 4 •) t. 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'* -t* J Vj' ♦» SUf 1 4 I •J S A f « <» 'Si < * * . «» y 4 ♦ k I7 f « » * J** A K > z I I*.* ^i» t? I• ♦ c % 4 ji.u: / •. f A young Larry (right) and Earlene (middle) Baum are carted around Hastings in a 1914 Apperson Jackrabbit after tying the knot in 1956. The car belonged to Baum's father, Lawrence, who paid $150 for it and spent an additional $1,500 restoring the rare vehicle. File photos BAUM Continued from Page 1 Hastings Fiber Glass controller Don Stavale. “I had the unique opportunity of sharing an office and working close­ ly with her for most of my 29 years at HFGR During these years, we had wonderful conversations about her par­ ents and the history of HFGP. “She was very proud of her family and the company but never too busy to inquire about my family as well. I was fortunate to work side by side with her for so many years,” Stavale added. The Baums took having a family busi­ ness to another level, considering the many employees at HFGP as family. “1 consider myself extremely fortu­ nate to be in my position that I was in the company and with the family,” said Dave Russell, HFGP president. “So very blessed to be a part of some of ±e stuff that they did and still is going on and they’re still doing.” The Baums’ impact on the community will be felt for generations, Russell added. And their absence will be felt, too. u This is a big one for the company itself. 1 know Larry and Earlene are considered second generation, but they were part of the founding, too,” Russell said. “But that’s gone now.” “Earlene and Larry both, everything they did, they had the thought of, ‘How is this going to help Barry County and Hastings?’ Her mind was always think­ ing about ‘What could be better for Hastings?’ And she, and Larry also, did a lot of things that nobody ever realized that they did. That was the beauty of it - they didn’t always have to be honored for it,” he added. “She was a big believer of doing things and nobody knew about it. She just did it because she knew that’s what you’re supposed to do - not that she was going to get a reward for it.” Russell echoed others’ high praises of Earlene. “She’s one of ±e few people in life that I don’t know anybody, when she was here and now that she’s gone, that NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. ever had anything bad to say about her. That doesn’t happen very often,” he said. Earlene, a serial volunteer, spent much of her time serving on various boards throughout the county. She spent 20 years on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors and also holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve on the board. She was also a member of local organizations including the Hastings Women’s Club, served as president of the Hastings Camp Fire Council, the Barry Community Foundation’s grant committee, as well as YMCA and United Way boards. “In 1996,1 met Earlene when she became a member of the newly formed Barry Community Foundation grant committee,” said Bonnie Gettys, pres­ ident and CEO of the BCF. “Earlene was a community champion, leader and visionary. I will remember her with gratitude for all that she apd Larry accomplished for our community.” Dave Baum, Earlene’s son, retold something a friend said to him recently sticks out in his mind when describing his mother. “He said, ‘She was a lady of class, grace and kindness.’ And I thought, man, that hits home and describes her very well,” he said. “She always cared more about others than herself,” Dave added. Dave’s brother, Kevin, said they were lucky to have Earlene as a parent. “Karen, David and I were very bless-’ ed to have Earlene as our mom ” Kevin said. “She took great care of us and did many things to make us feel val­ ued, such as preparing school lunches, attending our extra-curricular activities, volunteering and taking us on fun and adventurous vacations. Later, she was similarly involved with her six grand­ children, giving them a lifetime of fond memories including an African safari. “She was also a very kind and forgiv­ ing person. When we would misbehave, she never got angry or gave harsh pun­ ishment. She would gently express her disappointment and remind us we were capable of doing better,” he added. Jim and Mary Atkinson say they knew Larry and Earlene for 53 years. “She was the most gentle, sweet, kind person,” Mary said. “In all these years of being her friend, I have never, ever, one time heard her say anything nega­ tive about anyone ever.” “I remember her as (living) a very kind, faith-based life all her life,” Jim added. The Atkinsons said Earlene and Larry acted as a team all throughout their lives - and their philanthropic efforts were no exception. “She was a major part of decisions on all of their philanthropic things,” Jim said. She loved her community, she loved the business and the people that worked for her,” Mary said. “We need a whole lot more of her in this world. We really, really do,” said Jim. “She will be very missed in this county.” “In this community,” Mary added. “By her friends.” Audrey Deming spent much of her life living as a neighbor to Earlene and said the two were best friends. “We had great times through our life,” Deming said. “We were like sis­ ters - and we talked about that, too, because 1 didn’t have one and she didn’t have one. And we’d always tell each other everything. “She was a very special person. I don’t BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com Lua The Baum family (pictured), led by Larry and Earlene Baum (center), has consistently supported Hastings Area Schools, along with the HPAC and community for many years. To honor and show appreciation for the Baums, Friends of the HPAC decided to name the auditorium inside the facility after Larry and Earlene Baum. Pictured are (from left) Jason Baum, Becky McGowan, Susie Baum, Dave Baum, Larry Baum,'Earlene Baum, Tim Pederson, Karen Pederson, Brian Baum, Tauri Baum, Nick Baum and Mallory Berg. know anybody else of all the people I know that are anything like her. She’s made out of a certain mold, I guess.” Flexfab co-founder Doug DeCamp worked with Earlene’s father at Orchard Industries before they both went on to found their separate companies. “Mac (Earl) and I worked together at Orchard Industries before each of us started our personal companies,” said DeCamp on behalf of himself and his wife, Margaret. “The community of Hastings and Barry County has been blessed by the generosity of the Baum and McMullin families. “Due to their generosity, they’ve left behind a legacy for the community through their contributions to health care, the schools, entertainment at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center, and the Thomapple Plaza in downtown Hastings. Due to their generosity, they’ve enriched the lives of all of us by giving back to the com­ munity they loved. Now Larry, Earl, Virginia and your brother, Earl Jr. welcome Earlene, to the New World as Jesus opens the gates to say, ‘Welcome home, true and faithful servants. The Baums were praised for their dedication to ±e community. We love Hastings, and we’re fortunate to be able to help improve our com­ munity whenever we can,’ were words often spoken by Earlene Baum,” said Fred Jacobs, CEO of J-Ad Graphics. She and her late husband, Larry, were generous donors to so many things throughout ±e community, leaving a lasting legacy for all of us to enjoy. “She was one of those behind-thescenes leaders that kept her finger on the company and was dedicated to its success,” Jacobs added, “Earlene was a caring person, always willing to help others when asked. ... Every life has its story, but some leave a legacy that > 4i JJ iur 1 A flfi .*4 XT » z » f i ^ ‘4 .'T f ■e-- can last forever.” Though Earlene will be remembered as a force in Barry County, her family and friends know sides to her not seen by the public. Karen Pederson remem­ bers her mom’s passions for fishing, music and sweets. “When there was cake in the house, she’d eat it for breakfast, tell us kids she was setting a bad example, and then relegate us to oatmeal and cereal,” Pederson recalled. Though she had many loves and passions, Pederson said faith was para­ mount in Earlene’s life. “Faith was first and foremost to Mom,” she said. “One night in the early ‘70s, we had an unusual experi­ ence that only reinforced her beliefs. We were driving home from Grand Rapids in the dark, and the fog was so bad you could see nothing. My brother, Kevin, was laying across the back seat sleeping, and then a car hit us head-on. “Everything became surreal, like the Twilight Zone, and we didn’t even know what had happened. Next, there was a knock on Mom’s window. When she managed to roll it down, Reverend Curtis, our family pastor for many years, was standing there. He had come across the accident and was checking on the people in the vehicle^. “Mom always believed it was divine intervention and that God had kept us ' f safe because he had greater plans in store for her - and indeed he did.” A visitation for Baum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Friday, April 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The visitation will be immediately followed by a funeral service at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earlene’s memoiy can be made out to the Barry Community Foundation or the YMCA of Barry Coimty. 4^4 I ♦ » , I 4 -i I r • r { I •' --r^c < •«. 4^''. 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I •l «* I A J .1 « I *. DID YOU SEE? & f y I < S «i i I Hr k_ I * I M r* 1 I « •5. * I «wc <• •j4«' Si .* I-' k' - lV I* V r< ■ t •l —iiiin • ■ I P* * ft _ t ■"1 a I I I •LT* r«ft jL r* T V 'Aba- > > > ■*1 ID br I, ■(I i ?ir •. A » V V 1“- J Il u 1 1 I . ' *,9 >• i ’*9 ic- * i / 4^ THE HASTINGS «V k i A •5 Sri .kAf ) V ’’-I r T** ft '<1 9 »« w A* I. > t a A 4 - a 4^ ".>wag5t-.-k.^ « b .1 MIDDLEVILLE’S NEWEST DIGS * 1 < Construction is underway at the site of Barry County’s newest housing development. The MidVilla Flats, once complete, will be home .to 144 one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 square feet in size. The workforce housing apartments will be spread between six three-story buildings on the site of the former Middle Villa Inn. Dutch Developers LLC plans to spend $25 million on the project. Pictured here ceremonially breaking ground last week are the project’s construction part­ ners and various elected officials from the village and township. 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It will be delivered by the View Newspaper Group announces launch of St. Clair Area View I 3 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HasHngsBanner.com I Group TOTAL I WEEKLY PRINT CIRCULATION OF MORE THAN 352,000 I / > 22 CONWUWTY NEWSPAPERS COVBING U COUNTIES I s C College and St. Clair Community College, where he was managing editor-in-chiefof the SC4 student newspaper. He covered local sports for newspapers in Tuscola and Huron counties before joining the Sanilac County News as sports editor in 2019. 1 ■■' ■ I BCAOK fundraiser draws new high in attendance .’X ri « * <1 ■X*-’. f s > 4 • > 4'^ I I I J , -IHW , --& - riaiu?-" * } -ut n'T<b rs. t » I X ! A A I ^": * .. . r v\, • 4 I ’-x' • I > A • ^’11 J f •1 f f ■ Wi- J 1 I* ’ s. -- ’ P > J ^8 k I X fl <« r; J . T.A& f r*.» I ’’W-■ r \ I ' ,’’>TZL>4 ** R' ’flu «> •-W i r. r. 5 V' K 'l 'it r« 1 Gh T * 1 9 t i 1 4 ■> I . I I 4 1 • Ml I J J r* I. i k I I l«.« ft I J ir !l « r I I I I f' 4. . <» . r . •» •V. I t; U.*i. J *.4 J * • I *18 ^.WMuraa tQ V 1 I 1 •-'w-i- 'tfnck J imiMR 'Mr T”"j- 7 ir • ?•« • • S. KCmb Barry County Act of Kindness’ an­ nual “Cabin Fever” fundraiser hit new highs, according to organizers, with an estimated 300 people attending the event at the Barry County Expo on Saturday, March 29. BCAOK, a local nonprofit organiza­ tion, was formed by former members of the Hastings Elk Club with a focus on serving Barry County veterans. And, the Cabin Fever event is possibly the group’s largest fundraiser of the year, said Don Converse, BCAOK president. “We were pushing 300 (in atten­ dance),” Converse said, adding that the fundraiser drew about 200-plus people last year. “People ran out of seating, but we got more tables and had plenty of food. “The band (Onager) was awesome,” he added. “We raised quite a bit of money also.” According to Converse, the dinner and dance helped raise “roughly” $10,000 in support of Barry County veterans. “But we have not gotten all the bills paid yet,” Converse said. “No official number, but it is looking great.” “Barry County Acts of Kindness would like to thank everyone who came to the event,” he added. “There was d I I I T ** I Staff Writer ) % VT Dennis Mansfield t* I r ■■iiiTr•f* - I I tBL'i • I- W^VBn*. J u 1’r* ^' if •f. A f r- d •J UM* «•' - IC u ft L___ I; !a U OS T I’ ■< I r t 4 h A/ t : Xb'j < s-?. y •Z ii >•*. <* kt -/ ^i. e. : fl I s V 5 .®. $. _e k K 4 .1__ 'I b such a large turnout from the community supporting our local veterans'. It was awesome to see so many.” For more information on BCAOK, visit the group’s website at barrycountyaok.org. —1 Financial FOCUS t > • a: A < t u Kevin Beck, AAMS’* CFP ® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 J “ * I f I I > I r ,1 f f'l I 71 I *w rNPrZ I 2r f > r » k •? < I f .1 t . i >• r- i4 > w V * * « f f p i t b » < «■ A 1'- tt «*£ I t I > 1» h J 1 2 ; I I B. % '.r 4' lifey'' I ►. W’- J- I <• ► i i ft i • BjgS' Onager entertained audiences on Saturday at the annual Barry County Act of Kindness “Cabin Fever” fundraiser. « I« III I J* < «»» r’ rj f 11,* .a *v i'. y I . WUf I ■ r I AtnLlfii'Illf ■ A r I I 5 r" I-"' i 7 A i 4 * I. t r L' t i H. ■ , > f , '' * y ■ I u8 « .saM: , ,<1, I f X' r, s < 1 J « • •i* ' r 2 ■’ ' I i; r, I 1 f i^bx /t t r»<; I I • L- h U I, t I, ? L 4 • 4 r I t ft ' L k / f I •1 ft 't * i; f J 1 If I •V- r J I I Ki i KS' u • ?»■? I p <* ii « > tl il • >* t 1 I I > t I f i i t T" • ! I' f I i Ji r . i:: I t r .. *. ft • I r 'f I f c ( M fl 9 J 1 1 I V rt' t.i' sir » < t <« > ■ * » Ff ** z n K. w <« ! st/. A' •< l{ I f J I I I 'J k I I. > t 7. I'llt i *• . 4 t t A~ > - 'rK* i! 'I *» J- I I ( • r ' Y'' . I I The Barry County Acts of Kindness club hosted its annual fundraiser last weekend supporting Barry County veterans. Raffle prizes at the fundraiser included kayaks, a 36-inch griddle and a two-night stay at the Bay Pointe resort. '4 I ) J I i f r 1 I 11 II hI t ♦ f t L L I which Spring is here means it’s once again time to wash the windows, organize your cabinets and steam your carpets. This year, in addition to tidying up around your house, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning? Here are some suggestions to consider: De-clutter your investment portfolio. When you embark on your home cleaning mission, you might notice that you have redundancies — three blenders, two vacuum cleaners, and so on. Similarly, you might find duplications in your investment portfolio, perhaps in the form of multiple, near-identical stocks or mutual funds. If so, then it might be worthwhile to consider selling some of these investments and using the proceeds to boost your portfolio in other areas in which you may be lacking. • Cut back on »k overgrown investments. Now that winter is over and you’re venturing outside more, you may notice some overgrown shrubbery or some tree branches that need pruning. And while it may sound , counterintuitive, you might also have some investments that have ‘1:1 rown too big for your needs. For example, you might own some growth44 fl ♦ ♦ T •• 1 I I A E^' V s X. '•r-F z Member SlPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Time for some financial spring cleaning k J r Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones I ’• / 1 yx The Barry County Act of Kindness annual “Cabin Fever” fundraiser set records in attendance this year, drawing roughly 300 people. Courtesy photos f H MJ L ♦ /I ? r Xi i c •p A OA £2* 9 i. V '*4*. rt.'. -b. ’1. I 'r;? ZLC /•J >1* V .V 1 > i? 1 I > • yr 5<^ *• > I ?■ J ‘i L U * K I < I BIN I 1 r I V t ? ft St. «Wf> 4’ ! jfl 1 1ft TO, Ji ’’’ Vii? r.iw* € < •-* M'l ’ i t a J f j~ I <v T-J ' , . « —•_> L 9 it 9 t - 4 » I I" Ts 'A -fl I * JHMii." '*Tdi gjdf ilf II ' J t f • ft- A e I { 'IWt Jfaiwa **• 1 “ i W. ?*- s fI oriented investments whose value has increased so much that they now take up a larger percentage of your portfolio and carry a higher degree of risk than you originally intended. If that’s the case, you might be better off by selling some of these investments and purchasing others to help bring your investment mix back to its desired alignment. • Dust off your investment strategy. With more sunlight now pouring in your house, you might notice that the comers of your walls and ceiling may need a good dusting. And as you continually work to strengthen your financial foundation. you may need to dust off your investment strategy, if especially you’ve recently experienced changes in your life, such as a marriage, addition of children, new job, and so on. And as you move closer to retirement, you may also need to adjust your strategy in some ways. For one thing, you might want to adopt a more conservative investment approach in the years immediately preceding your retirement, though you’ll still need to have some growth potential in your portfolio to help keep you ahead of inflation. • Protect yourself from financial clangers. As you go about your household spring cleaning, you may find actual physical dangers that need to be removed or stored more safely, such as sharp objects or broken tools. And as you navigate daily life, you may also find threats to your financial safety — the need for an expensive home improvement, or a major car repair or an unexpectedly large medical bill. If you don’t have the money available to pay these expenses, you might be forced to dip into your retirement accounts or run up your credit card or take out a high-rate loan. To protect yourself from having to make these moves, you may want to maintain an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account, separate from those you use for your daily living expenses. Of course, some of these moves can take some time — but by getting started on them soon, you can help put your financial house in better shape by the time the next spring cleaning rolls around. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. I .k A 'J �* // I 4 I I * / ♦ t, Thursday, April 3, 2025 Jr' THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com r I lil i ' rri),rrt ' Barry County COA announces final push for capital campaign ? * • ,1 r / 41 1 '-sqmsa telii _ f *»*-l V jl A I I I I I -S’. A. r k * X 1^' In,I * ft , 4 "c Mi .Jk. .. . D V I I I k I ft \ I .. f I 42»- A.** !«>> •t u S' n. '• - .7 r. I RWW r- % i fl f s. A V A rendering shovt/s what the new Barry County Commission on Aging reception area will look like once complete. Images provided The new Barry County Commission on Aging building will offer a larger dining room. I ■' 'iwoniolj I I i f Tile Barry County Commission on Aging announced the final push for its capital cam­ paign this week. The campaign, “Paving the Way to Our New Home,” will support the completion of a new activity and resource center near tlie comer of McKeown Road and M-79 highway in Hastings. This facility will be the new home for the COA. “One ofthe benefits ofthe new location includes the addition of local production of Meals on Wheels meals, allowing for greater inclusion offi’esh, local produce. In addition to that, keeping this program _ I nr in Barry County pumps an additional $350,000 into the local economy, annu­ ally,” said Barry County COA executive director Courtney Ziny. The new design also expands the space for Adult Day Service programming for those with Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory issues, creating additional respite opportunities for caregivers. It .will nearly double the area for exercise and fitness classes, offer an expanded seating and visiting area and will create a larger dining room. There will also be outdoor green space for open air activ­ ities, socialization, and entertainment. “As we prepare to take a significant step forward with the project ground­ breaking, we find ourselves in urgent need of your support,” said Ziny. “We are just $700,000 away from reaching our fundraising goals and need your help to secure these final funds.” Ziny said every contribution, no matter the size, helps the COA reach its goal. “We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received so far, but we still have work to do,” she said. “This final push is crucial as we strive to create a space that will benefit countless indi­ viduals in our community. Together, we can make a lasting impact.” Donations can be made online at barrycf.org/funds/barry-county-coa-building-project-fund/ or by contacting Barry County COA at 269-948-4856. For more information about the capital campaign, gotobarrycounty.org/coaor contact Ziny at 269-948-4856 or cziny@ barrycounty.org. ) I I 1 . I -.r' t I /> I f r r •JUL fi, •i Ji I l<* .. 1 k J IF , . 5 kg • 7 ■ r I I .P 1 t t r • * ’ . lJ‘ •• 1 J I 4 •! I b 4 f r I • r' i’ « I ’ I •>' 1 ' MM I . f I I . •r J > * i 1 »■! I J Trumble Insurance settles in at new location •w t I ’ i VA ■ii I •> t J J ( \ ** ■c A' 1 ■ ■sfi cv < f If I r T I 1 A K ! • r 0= * df <«' I I > ' ft*A ’V 1 I f r .1 ►• <}il> •\ * 1 ' X «» J r* 4 AJ : J- fr 9 A a ^1 4 -M * s -•t, T 1 .. -> I 1 ■ ^Trr"? 1 VMIftW ■'■di 1 ♦ 4; > * - 2 4 5^ r’.* . .si’ > A •* 3 *« e .A * ^* u* '^ji ► Ri > •*ft I % 1 I ’“'V « ** t nr I I II J 3{* 3 * r ’ . t i w 4 1 i I A iv: < . ■; I •J I i' * <* s*T^r ■ft ■V 4g- r rfj h C. >7 I ' I 1 • * fta.* ■ > •x. > I* . I * . sa J -t* to I -T .’SS' <IX '^•i' •*>*e J • A? «« ’ r? i ♦ I I Tii- IS ;> J V 'A. >F I f 3: I < z*= t .«• ®’\s I '5* 1 4 ► t»«M .. 3 I J •M .1 & M Staff at Trumble Insurance Agency are settling in at their new offices on Jefferson Street. The move comes after a six­ month interior renovation was completed on the first level of the historic building. Courtesy photo I ' Though he and his team spearhead­ ed much of the project themselves, Santmier said crucial help came from local subcontractors. Their expertise and quick turnarounds helped keep the project on track. 'It's pretty cool. It’s been a lot you know, a six-month interior renovation of 5,000 square feet. We got it locked in, and it’s really nice. People have been coming in all day,” Santmier said on Tuesday. “It does feel like a breath of fresh air I think for our team, but also for our clients. As people walk in, I think they’re shocked to see the transformation,” Santmier said. Though Santmier and his team cel­ ebrated the completion of the office’s main space this week, there is still more work to be done on the historic building. He said facade work and work on the upstairs offices will be complete by the end of summer. Trumble will host an open house celebration showing off the new building during Hastings Summer­ fest in August. In the meantime, Santmier said folks are welcome to stop in and check out the new office space at 128 S. Jefferson Street. Trumble Insurance Agency is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon­ day through Friday. ** u 'jU I ‘ GRAND RAPIDS <»ft*«trr lU ' r- I s. Sun, 4/13 3:00 pm I * I L.^, J A PB 1^ » • U I , ft ? 1 J J )! ■L‘. t » i I ! Itckets: hastingsJudus.com | 269-8/8-2492 Other Events HHS Choir Follies | Thu, 4/17 7.00 pm Senior Aeadeiny Awards | Sun, ^h-] 13:00 pm ■» • ElemeuLaiy Musieals Mon-'l'liu, Apr 28-May 11 6:30 pm i» VJ t 1 -. "Uj I i c ) 1. y 'V 51?^; ♦* r i L^\ a f*' V X 3-^ I -Ml I« r « ')-r; v>4 e ’ *- 4^ .»• '1 2 ’XT f t•<Mr fk wfc . 1 >4' JL T v *• V 'W 4 */f/ 4 f r f •I ft t. > i i r 4 . >» *w "ft »* ?4 V / c ••^ss * 1 I b 41 S*>bi A J I < Sv IM- Sz un/ w •> 1 ^U?' i^rr? ^v.i i . i »• 'tt’* I L>*h I • f i> ft I**. - * ft » ’•^ > V ' I I v.*’ 470 1 >.e 5"*W»'** * < s s5aii){« M UAk.. ■” I v\ '4 \ , 1 Vfl z h 9 i ft* A I I, IL *x ;I j•i :- 1 I J. 4 4 ft. j ..n * X' ' K. ' .. * k 4 ■ftfc- « Xt I 4 k I X » f t k * 4 CYCLISTS Music oniari’v Potter * *4^ t >' n 1 I I * V 1^ •-M ^IS 4 I j>« r- r?! V - 1\ Not only is Barry-Roubaix a long-running event, but it is the biggest of its kind in the world — officially. Up about 5 percent from last year, this year’s race will feature 5,675 par­ ticipants. While Barry-Roubaix was often billed as one ofthe largest races of its kind in the world, this number solidifies it as such. “There has been a year or two where (Barry-Roubaix) was neck-and-neck with another event,” Acker explained. “We’re beyond that, now. Not that it’s a competition but it’s a pretty neat thing to make the claim for Michigan and the city of Hastings. We’re proud of it.” “It’s not something that we go around plastering everywhere,” Acker added. “I think we had great success in just being ourselves. Our event in some ways flies under the radar with the international community. * It's not as well-known as some ofthe big races but they also spend a lot of money advertising, which results in a higher race entiy' fee. The grow± in the Barry'-Roubaix has been steady, too. Organizers could have opened the floodgates for this event, which sells out in a matter of days ifnot hours, but they have limited it to 3 to 5 percent growth each year and have kept a dialogue with city and county officials to ensure that the scale of the event does not cause any issues. This year, like the races before it, features a wailing list of riders. “We’re mindful ofthe fact that this more or less takes over the city for the weekend and we’re not trying to blow the whole city up where no one can do anything,” Acker said. For a full race day schedule, and the event leading up to the Barry-Rou­ baix, visit bany'-roubaix.com. ftft t I n t q Alt ''■’■■Alt Fftj I 'kill'll- * —T 1 t '.> K '«s'’ '■■■ V 's. b; I n 1 If: S '! •s* > fI * p 1 I . ’«<l » I 1 ft If r trv ■ .i4 . « * nij.. '•fl . I ■U *»•■ ' r* ' ’ I. ' 'J*- ! >4 I ■‘F k ‘ X I* I J .“t * «. J.k '•t J I . *1- u I. * •». •ft. • 4 •' t H /“u. 1 I 4 «. M ’ i :f Si. I *i-. T zkt. -'tk ) I s ft p ’ I, S ft s ft ■ l.n. 'v r M •ft : ’V 1. 1M4 a 1 te T & ?. 11 I ... ' •••I. T ' ft .1’ L 4 i. V/. .J MH 1 I V • if F ’ I !■ .• J '( u ’ I I 11 fl: i 1- 'I?; J 11 t I r IT H >. aI S’ fr I I s h 1 X \ k « 5^^ ’h I X d I I ) k I 1 1 k. ’'J/ Tf , .! : ■ u ■r.. ft ft b I ri t: *• * •iL I ♦ ♦ ft . *•, > «• *1 I 1 Grand Rapids Symphony’ t u I The Barry-Roubaix stands as the largest grave! cycling race in the world and will feature a field of 5,675 riders this year. Professional Events 1^ I Continued from Page 1 'V .1 I HASTINGS PGNFONMING APTS CGNTGP Fri, 4/23 7:30 pm *■' ri / 1, c w ft - i-’lk' .■ftl * 9 I DIVA Jazz Ortlieslra K.*** * ft A s» f I* ti^ k r t > » k Ml RV t'-’l'' ’V! I /WVT SYMPh^Y ■* < r > I r b I IJ « ti- t , I fiv Molly Macleod Editor Zach Santmier and his team at Trum­ ble Insurance Agency are settling in at their new digs in Hastings. The new location was fully operational as of Tuesday this week. Santmier, owner and CEO ofTrumble, said he and his team are stretching their legs in the space, located at the comer of Jefferson and Court streets in Hastings. “It's very open. Before, we were very crammed into a small space. When peo­ ple walked in, it was like, boom, you’re immediately within the earshot of six people. Right now, when you walk in, the whole center space is totally open. There’s a huge living roomy there’s a large kitchen, a really large reception desk. It’s just a lot more open, a lot more' airy,” Santmier said. He said one exciting feature in the new space is a “living wall” made up of several vining plants. Greenery is featured throughout the space. “It just kind of gives that real homey feel, and just a real, kind of sigh of re­ lief, breath of fresh air sort of feel to it,” Santmier said. Tuesday’s move marks a milestone for Trumble after purchasing the building in October. ■ ' “We want to be a fixture in the commu­ nity for the long haul,” said Santmier in a previous interview. “As 1 think about the future of our business and where we’re at historically, next year being our 50th anniversary, we really wanted to be able to bea comerpiece—notjust small little offices kind of spread out throughout Barry County as we had before.” Trumble’s new location in the former County Seat building isn’t far from its old location around the comer at 13 8 W. State Street. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Develop­ ment Alliance is taking Trumble’s place at the building on State Street. No stone was left unturned during the renovation process, Santmier said. & th 1 I 'V k * >1 > •y. �I ♦ I 1 6: •Th I ’J •fl's’'' L I? < % _ A" • • I I ,! tT I, ^■5' \ i’* T. V ** I 5 CLASSIFIEDS •i I :3Sd^a rx’ *19 Thursday, April 3, 2025 NWS confirms tornado touched down in nearby Gaines Twp. on Sunday •l A THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 -Jr 4 ;8i TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 k* < i> f. 4 1 BUSINESS SERVICES A ,* : V ‘‘I s\- : PACILLO LAWNCARE Taking new a )h clients in Hastings. Phone (269)838- X I, J ■ s Tr 4 •> 6025. 4 ’’-s •te. STUMP REMOVAL ) ?• A 4 J I 1 I NEED STUMP GRINDING? Call A? Ml i •i 1. 269-908-6227. Rooted Outdoor • I r' Services. 1 % \ i1 •I EMPLOYMENT ^ ****** I » » r • -^*2 i BARN HELP WANTED Must have I 1 •x e . sX' r. y *• * 1 experience with horses. Full and part I? time positions available with compet­ ** A I T I :LV\ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com it T ♦ R* ....... . >. ^ I ( s •’A T > interested. 4 « ) * . — ''UfesH I. 4 p* > \ I Xw ) The twister did extensive damage to a barn and some outbuildings at a farm in Caledonia. < J Contributing Writer I ♦* •-f! f-'., t *, • «« 4 *1 ci nti Ji I ' r«<- rJ I ;niclaib. u N U I J et/ B 'I 4 )r? A» r 1 r• ' :2C'' .J Many residents in nearby Gaines Town­ ship and the surrounding area were left to clean up after a severe weather system, which reportedly included at least three tornados, swept through parts of south­ west Michigan on Sunday, March 30. Damage in the Caledonia and Dutton areas was spawned by a line of thunder­ storms that brought heavy rain and high winds that uprooted trees and snapped power poles. National Weather Service officials confirmed a twister touched down at 5:42 p.m. Sunday near 100th Street and Eastern Avenue, and traveled 4.2 miles in a northeasterly direction before dissi­ 4 r jOW^ • 1 r( K I ; 91 •rft t -io: H-if ztbsnoq^; .oirij iq'jW2 ,goi /rcbnj?; m ..figiriotM .'W t f I • ! >ri.j \ '! TOT ' 3 * h ni 0" ; f'T iHc’wi' -!'.L?r'r<J'T1 '•fij l£r' -9 <• ;‘iii ! • J >» *J t I J * I P.bOl! , it *lr5"! t I I < I , I 1 i .J ; I t ■k I I .JX to'-’ Jfd'- IG a ' OS I L e uj: f O’ . ■’’'l if t at?!’.' I H? I r« f J3 L" >:>r > ift’ 1 pating near 84th Street and Hanna Lake Avenue at 5:47 p.m. The NWS labeled the weather event as an EF-0 tornado, as it reportedly packed an estimated maximum sustained wind velocity of 80 mph and cut a swath of up to 150 yards wide. During its five minutes on the ground, the twister inflicted significant damage to bams and outbuildings, toppling some of the structures. It also uprooted several trees and spewed debris. Pm just happy nobody was hurt, Gaines Township resident Timothy Zandbergen. “It damaged a lot of bams.” Zandbergen said the tornado tore off the roof of a bam on his property, located on the south side of 76th Street, between James Gemmell V 44T > J “ <I 1 I I < I 1 .’■i 11 <« r I I fl i i ‘fl z? It i 1 * *• L I I I .1 t• / » I - ' -.r^i -5' ___ I ____ V M J WL> '►Z J 1 J 1 XX 21 "•W. I • 4 -4L .- * r Wk J •** *19 L,-X M4 < < r."*' jj w r r z y * z* d Me I I it' 1 * -n I!i *V .014 4 rt I ( 1 ** U*^ ▼ 4« il 4 1^* 1 L z 1 \ •V >ax r-y-t—. ♦ V* '.— . —ILL 4 * '. »i"t V y ; £.J ->r'i ■V I C-. > k --<s F *. ! «k K al . *1 K t * »• 4 .I'i • W' J ; •* . * 1 I * .111 • * • 7 '»* i \ F-4 iw4(|»ia' I r^*.' *- • « 'Lyx'’; -; \ 'V * pH .'1' ..T *♦* ♦ xA > X .■; ' 'V; »? ♦ I A V Is * <* •■ - * A * ¥-7 •r East Paris and Patterson avenues, in the Caledonia area. “We did not have any animals there at the time, so that was fortunate,” he added. Zandbergen also said two bams on a neighbor’s property on the north side of the road were leveled by the tornado and another bam was damaged. And, the tornado damaged structures along 92nd Street near Kalamazoo Av­ enue. The tornado touched down within two miles ofwhere another EF-0 tornado hit Gaines Township on April 11,2021, near 100th Street and Eastern Avenue. NWS officials said that one traveled about half a mile with top winds of 80 mph. The thunderstorms that whipped through southwest Michigan on Sunday, combined with a major ice storm in northern Michigan the night before, left more than 320,000 homes and business­ es without power statewide. If that wasn’t enough, the NWS con­ firmed an EF-1 tornado near Edwards­ burg in Cass County on Sunday. That twister packed 100-mph winds, traveled about two miles and damaged several homes and businesses during the three ” minutes it was on the ground. It also ripped the roof off a local marina and damaged boats. The NWS confirmed yet another tornado touching down Sunday, stating a EF-0 twister spun off around 6:05 p.m. north of 120th Street, near Poplar Avenue, east of Grant. The tornado reportedly was on the ground for about four minutes, or just under 3 miles, and had top winds of 65 mph. > !£*■*■■■ 0 .s y i * h What is left of a barn blown down on 76th Street west of Patterson Avenue after an EF-0 tornado went through Gaines Township on March 30. Photos provided 1 i; I I t SEVERE i I « I I* i■' ♦' aua.. E. w >1 I I ? Legal advice offered at no cost to Barry County seniors J :■ i r*' « e r I, > b IL 4 ' f . t ■ J'H 9 3’i^'sirri f < rIfJ rr , L f J I I Jk L f .A , J Hi• • i ' i/ kU ss * b f f! i I ( ' f 'HEl V odw OcC T I I I '1 * * I & t X6 rw { jc... » I 7s 1< n-' I t ) • C33t • 5 t 1-;: >' i k I"• *r 1 ' 1 I; 1 a > t r n: The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will con­ duct over-the-phone interviews for le­ gal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested Barry County seniors this month. Those who wish to speak with an attorney should call the 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The advice and counsel is funded primarily by the Area Agency on Aging Region 3B through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency under the Older Americans Act of 1965. MM A r ) « 1 ft.*': .> X $J • * a—-■ i. t' J I r' ( f , f f —» I J .I •» I I r I : I t 1 a jf' f 1 d('- f 1 « _A if t ) ) 1 f I - -1 J : Tz .I a r •T • ! 1 ! - I t ■{ t I J ., f [ 1 /<• • - ) > t 1 1 f J. f. 'ri: ' I * ' *t . -I ' ' I’.' ,'' r '---- p I ! 1 I ) » ( f5 A i r. ‘.n * *1 1 j - f • ' Pollinator workshop slated for April 13 everyday lives. Glass will discuss why many species of birds, butterflies and other pollinators are declining in num­ ber. She will also discuss how each of us can help prevent further habitat loss and extinction. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-6523056. — MM Area residents can learn what they can do to help save birds, butterflies and other pollinators at a ft-ee workshop later this month. Michigan State University Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the pollinator workshop on Sunday, April 13, fi-om 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn about pollinators and their importance to our Continued from Page 1 southwest comer of Barry County the hardest, in areas including Hickory Comers and Middleville. “It was a bad storm,” Welch said. “(But) it wasn’t too bad of a storm for us.” The BCRC deployed extra crew members to help deal with any storm damage and help clear debris from county roadways, “We had a bunch of trees across roads,” Welch said. “That was only temporary. Pm not aware of anything that was closed longer than Monday morning,” he added. “We’re back to business as normal for us.” Timing might have also played a role in Barry County’s good fortune in riding out the storm. Welch said there were no reports of any flooding across county roads due in part to the fact that most or all of the snow in the area had melted a couple of weeks ago. “That’s the one that will catch you,” he said, referring to the combination of spring thaws and early season rains sometimes causing local flooding. Beside dealing with Sunday’s storm, Bany County officials are watching 4^T) I 5 I -I I fi « r • > I ? !> 9 J V , I I< ' V I , ■) J 4 t I I I. t / /. I' 4 f 1 tlh- ■ 3 i - I t >. .L_« -< n I dUik I I f •I I r I8f iiHP jiir m> *» •IH I * GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! .y I I <«' r t I If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on «* • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I • . (• % i ''-'J I r ***** Hadley, born at Corewell Health Pennock on February 27, 2025 to Kristen Smith and Nolan Smith of Bellevue. ***** Corewell Health Pennock on February 28, 2025 to Paulina Scobey and Carson Scobey of Lake Odessa. ***** Amelia Rose Pluchinsky, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 20, 2025 to Jessie Wolthuis and Kendal Pluchinsky of Bellevue. ***** Grace Elaine Cortright, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 20, 2025 to Sarah Cortright and Phillip Cortright of Hastings. ***** Wilder Lee Swanson, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 23, 2025 to Lindsay Swanson and Neal Swanson of Freeport. ***** Logan James Green, born at Corewell Health Pennock on March 25, 2025 to Dusty Lee Green and Cody Ray Green of Dowling. ***** Health Pennock on March 25, 2025 to Linda Ray and David Conner of Hastings. ***** Hudson Thomas Khanfar, born to Adam and Christine (Maurer) Khanfar of Lansing Feb, 17, 2025. events further north. According to Welch, road crews from neighboring Kent County are heading north to assist with cleanup efforts in Lower Northern Michigan, which was hit by an ice storm over the weekend that left thou­ sands without power. So far, Welch added the BCRC has not received any such requesf though the county agency stands ready to respond. “We’d do what we could to help,” he said. And, with more inclement weather expected during the week, Jansens said he is encouraging local residents to “have a plan” and “be prepared.” Jansens added that Barry County res­ idents may find tips on how to weather severe storms and other related informa­ tion on the BCEM’s Facebook page. J I< J :i THE HASTINGS BANNER VlKWi yif Group t • •, Estimates £ •l r z • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation "U* Jesus loves Tou { QUESTIONS: ASK US... I HU 511-983-0954 start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam 14 I 218 E. State St. Hastings *945-9673 , i*. ' OPEN: Monday-Friday 6 am-5:3Q om: Saturday 9 am»3 pm ♦ -^3 i. a 1 I I Hulsi Cleanifrs Pickup Stution iM' iz * D L- • O, V • Linus Quilt Station *1. free A • Calico, Burlap, Flannel •.« «« 'I I \ Lincoln Michael Scobey, born at • Zippers, Thread, Bias Tape s A ) at Corewell Health Pennock on February 19, 2025 to Ashley Dulyea and Skyler Longway of Hastings. jav r 9 » '«'«ar Aubree Lee Kay Longway. born • Wide Quilt Backs I - ANNOUNCEMENTS April Lynn Conner, born at Corewell J • t.; BIRTH « a >2 �‘ A • - T1 ' ♦ 6 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER i f HastingsBanner.com WWW. 1 / I •» I) .7 t i. OBITUARIES I I » * d It J - £ J I 1 I .J c’ f r VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM f Anieta Earlene Baum PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - APRIL 4-10 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ e April 1 -30 — Michigan Frogs and Toads, Can you hear a “peeper?" Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. “Jump" into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 — April Storybook Walk: “Frog vs. Toad” by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Friday, April 4 — Specialty Dinner: Pancake Supper. 5 p.m. Monday, April 7 — Native Plant Gardening at the Freeport District Library, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 10 — Healthy Planet. Healthy People: Citizen Science, 11 a.m. Join Research and Community Engagement Manager Ellen Holste as she explores “citizen science.” What is it? How is it connected to our health? Holste will provide the historical background and the current climate of the citizen science movement. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, April 3 - Spring Break Movie Day: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” 1 p.m,; Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1940 film starring Alice Faye, Don Ameche and Henry Fonda, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 4 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; PAWS for Reading, 10 a.m.; Poetry from the Shadows, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Lego Day, 10 a.m.-noon; Teen Movie Day: “Shrek,” 1 p.m.; PAWS for Reading. 1 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 - Game Day: Kids’ Board Games, 10 a.m.; commu­ nity health workers at HPL, 10 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m.: Game Day: Teen Board Games, 2 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiable by calling the library, 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er T 5 r t’ '"‘B Oft 1 I METHODIST CHURCH n Exist To We Be An ft ft .*1 * * ■ r; 1 t < «I g ) • :. 1.^ I 4 » J I' < til I ♦ rM *-A J<..' zJHji ' 'f i '* ’ ■ < 1 X :W0 / •1 P’ -4__ ' I V Cl u “ i 1 */ 4 5 2’f I M ft I ■ft •■r. * I ? 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Frost restrictions are still in effect for the remainder ofthe state and will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline high­ ways north of the route detailed above. .iw^i State routes typically carry M, I, or US ^-S The Michigan Department of Transpor­ designations. • tation (MDOT) continues to adjust spring In the restricted areas, the following • I weight restriction on state roads in an will apply: • On routes designated as “all-season” annual move to protect roads. F Effective 6 a.m. Monday, March 31, (designated in green and gold on the weight restrictions were lifted on all state MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will trunkline highways from the southern be no reduction in legal axle weights. • All extended permits will be valid for Michigan border north to and including the following route beginning on M-20 at oversize loads in the weight-restricted the US-31 intersection near New Era then area on the restricted routes. Single-trip east on M-20 to the US-131 interchange permits will not be issued for any over­ in Mecosta County, then north on US-131 weight loads or loads exceeding 14 feet to the south US-131 Business Route/M-20 in width, 11 axles, and 150 feet in overall interchange in Big Rapids, then east on length on the restricted routes. I v . "I • On routes designated as “ seasonal ” M-20 to the US-10 interchange in Midland County, then east on US-10 continuing (designated in solid or dashed red on the Sai: to M-25 to the M-15 intersection in Bay MDOT Truck Operators Map), there will City, then south on M-15 to the M-46 be a posted weight reduction of25 percent r for rigid (concrete) pavements and 35 percent for flexible (asphalt) pavements, SAME DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE and maximum speed of35mph for some ? vehicles. w Drivers must follow the speed limits J for weight restricted roads, per state law. iu^smcTMiKnm Go online for speed restrictions for trucks RESIDENTIAL & and the rules for propane fuel delivery and COMMERCIAL public utility vehicles. IWs'llL Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned When roads that have been frozen all Year Round Pumping winter begin to thaw from the surface Serving All of Barry County downward, melting snow and ice saturate and Surrounding Areas the softened ground. During the spring thaw, the roadbed softened by trapped r moisture benea± the pavement makes J^i/ons Septic lank Service it more susceptible to damage. This Uianlis ifvu all ^r your business in contributes to pothole problems already occurring due to this winter’s numerous 2024! ^IVe appreciate your business! freeze-thaw cycles. I m Extra long hose to protect your lawn MDOT determines when weight re­ strictions begin each spring by measuring NEW Services offered in 2025 frost depths along state highways, ob­ • Septic Tank Install serving road conditions, and monitoring ■ Line Repair weather forecasts. Weight restrictions • Risers Install remain in effect until the frost line is deep • Land Clearing enough to allow moisture to escape and ■ Light Excavation the roadbeds regain stability. I —----------------- Bonded --------------------- County road commissions and city pub­ lic works departments put in place their Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 own seasonal weight restrictions, which Jesse Lyons, Owner usually, but not always, coincide with FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 ’Qv*' state highway weight restrictions. Signs are generally posted to indicate which 1 routes have weight restrictions in effect. 4 CHURCH r : g »•* X . l_ ' 4 • i i n::-- t J . • « ** ' ' 9 ’ < J “ J I 'Zl'- ft ?•* i I 1 * 4 I •> COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. were instrumental in making Hastings a "go-to” destination by providing funding to upgrade school, hospital, and community facilities. Major improvements included a dialysis center, a new W jfl hospital surgical center, and both the Thornapple Plaza, and the Hastings Performing Arts Center - places for the community to come together and enjoy live entertainment. Faith and church were an important part of Earlene’s life. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 70 years, serving as President of the Women’s Association, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, and Secretary of the Endowment Committee. She sang in the Church Choir for over 46 years. Surpassing her love for community was Earlene’s love for and devotion to her family. Surviving are her first child, Karen (Tim Pederson); son, David (Susie), who presented Earlene and Larry with three grandsons: Jason (Becky); Brian (Tauri) and Nick. Son, Kevin (Tamara) added three granddaughters to Earlene’s Family: Rachel (Ryne) Larowe, Michelle, and Kayla. Greatgranddaughter, Talia Larowe, nieces Jennifer McMullin, Sarah (Rick) Reed, Denise Stolz, and nephews Randy McMullin and Gary Stolz also survive, including double cousins Helen Czaplinski of Arkansas City, KS, and Janice Mullin, of Enid Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. - Noon, with a Funeral Service to follow at Noon at First Presbyterian Church, N. 405 M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Barry Community Foundation, (https://www.barrycf.org/ giving/), 231 S. Broadway St.; Hastings, Ml 49058 or the YMCA of Barry County, (https://ymcaofbarrycounty.campbraingiving. com/), PO BOX 252, 2055 Iroquois Trail; Hastings, Ml 49058.'' Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. - “ ■*! LIFEGATE APTIST CHURCH ■nuBii weJtsd atWi,f Annual spring weight restrictions continue to be lifted on state roads * at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY Anieta Earlene McMullin Baum, age 87, passed away on March 27, 2025, at Butterworth Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Hastings Fiber Glass Founder, Earl Lawrence and Virginia (Coggins) McMullin. Earlene was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Wayne McMullin, her parents, and her husband of 67 years, Larry Baum. Earlene and her husband Larry met while attending Hastings High School. After graduation, she attended Albion College, and he joined the United States Air Force. They were married in 1956 and moved to Topeka, Kansas, where Larry was stationed, and Earlene worked for the U.S. Government Finance Office at the Air Force Depot. They returned to Hastings when Larry finished his tour of duty in 1959, and they both worked diligently to help establish Earlene’s father’s business, Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Earlene took care of all the office operations. She was controller for many years, a member of the Hastings Fiber Glass Board of Directors, and Secretary/ Treasurer of the Corporation. She worked at the company her father founded for over 65 years. Earlene had a love for the Hastings Community and served it in countless ways. She was the first woman to serve on the Hastings City Bank Board of Directors, a position she held for over 20 years. Her service included many years on the grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation, as well as many other board positions, including the Barry County United Way, the YMCA, and the Hastings Women’s Club. She also served as President of the Hastings Camp Fire Council. Earlene had a love for her years at Hastings High School and for the friendships she formed. She organized all of her many class reunions and ’ looked forward to spending time with her classmates. She received the Distinguished Graduate Award for the Class of 1955, and she and Larry received the Buzz Youngs Award and the Liberty Bell Award for their contributions to the community. They u • •• HASTINGS FREE Ti 1 .f < V* Il< .. f r' X ?■ e *1! I < u J V'u i ; t T ♦ r Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Telephone Hastings. 269-945-9121. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. t;-;- 5 f •■:/ I I — I 1 6* ♦ I > L A* t *I { j t I f •J I Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. r « . I ft Email hastfinc@gmail.com. rk4— f. methodist.com. Pastor Brian / 11 I I Teed, Assistant Pastor HASTINGS WOODLAND UNITED c J CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5± 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Peter Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 49046. 8609. p.m. Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. wi± Kids Church and Nursery. METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m,; Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE Pastor Roger CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517) 204-9390. J. t i •«T V I rXA>Aa r »a 1<3 ^£ .J *i0M I I ift GLi’/j I ! » w 1 I J *• b • ' I ii - M El : » tv I 1 ’•5«; I X "M“ tfvsn J •vf’ 3P?*■tf a 4 • f> 1 1 v3 i I > n JIV 1 J k. i^\.' Sunday Worship Service 948-8004 for information. ST. ROSE OF LIMA 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. r Service: 10 a.m. This inforMion on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: : .i- V b*. I • r Joffe f I I \4U .r? V «r “ .1 L I X I t r lanLiri ♦ * I * I iijov « » 1 • ( k* k 1 t i * \ I 1 » r '3 I k i . 4 I k - k I i 4 I I V 3 I, t >I I 1 A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products HotUneltwb&equlpffleiit 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I I k. I? K' 1< . I '■f* 1 ( IV « > *. ■ 6 945-5379 623-2089 X ''JL < I * 1' oncavn ti b .1 1 Continued on next page k i ''#■4 ♦ ♦ L t *. I I I • ♦ d* i; L I L i I I: a: 4* V> >. . ^4'. M ••s v. I t , .o-' ! » f k 4 « J I r I j?’ I ’ I. I, 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I /f//' fft'er^/ I J A «• * \ v<77 'if*//, ifOMf PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday t 1 I I �I t -J* 4 I f THE HASTINGS BANNER wwvz.HastingsBanner.com 7 Thursday, April 3, 2025 > --------- ■- * ■ •». 4 -S cy ■> X \ I V TURNING BACK THE PAGES X L I, V —r^rrr BANNER AUG. 24,1995 r- /) f I ) t . J s? • JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT y''' : d I Robert E. Faulkner was bom in 1910 and grew up in Barry County in the villages of Delton and Middleville. He shares with our readers his memories of those early years. He continues: “I kept looking for a job. I went to the offices of the gasoline companies. Standard Oil, Sunoco and Texaco. Texaco had just fired the attendants at one of the sta­ tions because of shortages. “So, against all odds, I found a job. My pay was $12 a week. Maurice, the manager, received $14. “I will never forget Maurice. When he was laid off his previous job, he bought a 10-cent can of top dress­ ing and a 10-cent paintbrush. He would stand on the sidewalk of a busy downtown location. In those days, many of the cars had cloth tops. When a car with a weatherbeaten top would pull up to the curb, he would offer to top dress the car for 50 cents. He would usual­ ly make one or two dollars. With this, he fed his fami­ ly. He was very proud he had never taken any welfare help from anyone. He was a rugged individualist. “The first day on the job, the manager and area superintendent were in the station when a customer drove in. ‘Bob, go over and take care of that custom­ er,’ the superintendent directed me. Actually, I was nervous, as I had never worked in a filling station. I 5^ , believe 1 had neglected to mention this fact when 1 applied for the job. “The customer was driving a Hudson. ‘I need my clutch changed,’ the customer said. I did know that a Hudson had a wet clutch, but that was all I knew. 1 had the customer drive the car onto the lift. He stood by as I raised the car. I didn’t know what to do, and I had visions of being fired my first day on the job. “1 turned to the customer and said, ‘This is my first day on the job. The manager and superintendent are watching. I know nothing about a wet clutch. Will you tell me what to do?’ “He proved to be a wonderful person. He acted ; ’ as though we were just carrying on a friendly conversation. Under his direction, I completed the job. 1 was not so lucky when I faced the next crisis. As I recall, the station was open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. The manager and I were the entire workforce. My shift was from noon until nine. Then, I was off until the next noon. My work week was 56 hours. I actually started work the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so my next shift started at noon on Thanksgiving Day. “1 had just started to clean the toilets and sweep the station when a Cadillac drove in. The driver was a well-dressed, rather pompous individual who wanted his oil changed. I put the Cadillac on the lift and with a wrench in one hand, got under the engine. The big­ gest engine that I had ever seen was a Model A Ford. I searched for the lug that would drain the oil and proceeded to remove it. When I did, a small amount of heavy oil ran into the pail. I knew at once that I had drained the transmission. Then, I got out the tank that held the transmission fluid to repair my mistake. However, my customer was watching me like a hawk. He asked what I was doing. When 1 frankly told him what had happened, he was furious. ‘Get that grease in there and get my car off of the lift,’ he hollered. “I wished afterward that 1 had been smart enough to tell him, with a friendly smile, that we were giving a free transmission fluid change with each oil change and he was lucky, as this was the last day. But I usu­ ally think of what I should have said hours or days later. My ex-customer drove to a Texaco station a few blocks down and not only got his oil changed but also told them about the dumb so-and-so who had drained his transmission. “When I told my fiiend Slim from the Sinclair sta­ tion about the incident, he asked how much oil I put in. ‘I filled it clear up,’ I replied. “Slim said, ‘I’ll bet he didn’t drive far before the oil came up the stick and he got it all over him.’ “I expected to get fired, but nothing ever came of it. As I recall, we sold gasoline six gallons for a dollar, “I bought a 1924 four-cylinder Buick for $20. It ran like an expensive car. In the winter, I filled the radiator with two gallons of kerosene at a cost of 28 cents. I couldn’t afford alcohol, which was the antifreeze of choice. The car ran fine all winter. The tires were bad and that size tire was no longer made, so I finally sold the car for $25. “One day in March, when I was in downtown Battle Creek, I heard a newsboy shouting, ‘Extra! Extra! All banks closed!’ Banks had been failing all over the country and when Franklin D. Roosevelt was inau­ gurated on March 4, 1933, one of his first acts was to close all the banks (a nationwide bank holiday). After a few days, those that were still sound were allowed to open. This restored the people’s confidence in banks, but many people had lost their life savings because there was no deposit insurance, and many banks were insolvent. “Late in March, we were notified that Texaco was going to lease its stations and give us first chance. Neither of us had the desire to lease an obviously fail­ ing station. Again, I was out of work. “Maurice, still the aggressive individualist, went to the bulk plant of Sun Oil Company and asked for I ■ work. ‘We don’t have a thing,’ he was told. Maurice noticed a lot of barrels out in the yard. ‘Is that where they belong?’ he asked. ‘No, we were going to pile them in the shed,’ the manager told him. ‘Could I put them in there just for something to do? 1 need the exer­ cise, it won’t cost you anything,’ Maurice told him. ‘Oh well, go ahead.’ “After Maurice had finished, he asked the manager if the barrels were where he wanted them. ‘Here, I’ll z < I I V r f ! V > V'. < f r ‘N J t » I 1a I I t I 4 1 . I k J ‘ I , J * .I ■ J ••• > s':J' , i V >s‘ i I < J V •Ml.' 5 I ’’c X I f > ) ■■ s 1 * H. v* BW. : • *■> '••■J , J .. i- "‘1 1 Lhll < t Its 4 I A* f J r f ’* A ’ r i? S>. >r* I ’ I / • V k ,1 >‘u I '1 ' .* • , ‘y-, .i r ' 4 I • i n fi : hart t ■I k •**- I -n • J. \ I' I .I ■ f k* I • t ’l.T 'Tfi* OTl/ ,.ip- JI 1 ■f I aU' f VI ■ I J ^•1 4. *4 ^'•1 \r z • ?r : ---------- r • Il g 1 • 11 I A i ! 5 •1 (W»f » 1 * * r : f I i' ’ 5;J A : •i f I . I I j r I '' I ♦ ► I ' • t I t ) I ' I I. * I ( . I I 1 I i ' I I ‘.' 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( T-., I I • '.r r f r. rr V* * I 'I rAj; Ij Cj.i? k 1 ' i. ta 1, b 2? I* I '1 I I ) J I < I ,* * • I *r / z I I I 11 I ! I f I I 1 z I b.3 J* • .J 4 I I f 1 0 J 7 t.^w I t J * i ( I! > I A s .» •I r .C- 9 J. ♦ *** • r /\ view of Middleville’s E. Main Street, looking west, circa 1930. give you 25 cents an hour for your work today, and if you’ll work for that, come back tomorrow. A year later, Maurice was put in charge of Sun Oil’s bulk plant in Jackson (Michigan). “To Maurice, adversity was a challenge which he met with spirit, initiative and determination. “While at the Texaco station, I rented a room from Mrs. Payne about three blocks from the station. She was a very gracious lady in her 60s. Her son, who lived with her, was president of the Battle Creek Bricklayers’ Association. The union had succeeded in avoiding wage cuts, and though there weren’t many bricklayers employed, the union rate was 75 cents an hour, just as it had been before the Depression. I asked him if there wouldn’t be work for a lot more people if they would agree to a wage cut. Of course, as long as he was working, he wasn’t interested in any such idea. “Mrs. Payne made delicious potato doughnuts and many times when I came from work, she would have a plate of fresh, warm doughnuts. They were the best I ever ate. “1 was at a loss for where to find another job when a thought occurred to me. Back before my time, a man named Minor Keeler had started a little brass factory in Middleville. The company made brass drawer pulls, knobs, hinges and so forth for furniture. Mr. Keeler had moved his factory to Grand Rapids, where it flour­ ished. His son now ran the factory and it was rumored that he gave preference to Middleville persons in search of work. “I put on my only suit and drove over to Grand Rapids to the Keeler factoiy, entered the main office and asked to see Mr. Keeler, the president. My gall paid off, and in a few minutes, I was ushered into his office. T’m from Middleville looking for work. By way of introduction, my mother, then Grace Matter, was your teacher when you were in elementary school.’ ‘We do have an opening for a timekeeper,’ he replied. ‘Come in at seven o’clock tomorrow morn­ ing.’ “I could not believe my good luck. An office job, a timekeeper. I reported for work the next morning dressed in a white shirt, tie and suit. Imagine my embarrassment when I was directed to a factory desk situated between two rooms of workers in work clothes. Even the foreman wore a blue shirt and work pants. My job was not an office job, and my clothes were completely out of place. “There were card index files on the desk. The cards had a job number, job description and piece rate for every operation in the shop. Most of the jobs they were running were sample runs of maybe 40 or 50 pieces. J had to count the pieces run, by putting one in one pan on a balance and the rest in the opposite pan, by quantity. This had to go on the worker’s card, then 1 had to look up the rate for the next job. In half an hour, I had a long line of people waiting to weigh out and check in. Since their pay was determined entirely by the number of pieces they produced, you could under­ stand their frusti'ation. T felt overwhelmed, but after a few days I began to know the job numbers and it became easier. Of course, 1 never wore my suit or tie or white shirt again. I worked 50 hours a week and was paid 35 cents an hour for a total of $ 17.50. That is until President Roosevelt decided to improve things. He got Congress to pass a National Recovery Act, or the NRA. This raised the wages to a minimum of 40 cents per hour, and the limited work week to 40 hours. My wage of $17.50 went to $16, and at the same time, prices went up. My 40-cent meal now cost 50 cents. “Ever since then, I’ve had little use for liberal do-gooders who are always tiying to legislate solutions to our problems. Two examples are price controls on goods and rents and minimum wage laws, both of which are counterproductive. Price and rent controls, produce shortages and minimum wages produce infla­ tion and unemployment. “Every Saturday, I hitchhiked to Battle Creek to see Juanita and every Sunday I hitchhiked back. 1 never had much trouble getting a ride. “The week before Mother’s Day, the foreman pushed a carfill of boxed candy around the shop and asked each worker to buy a box for Mother’s Day. Only one man refused to buy. He told the foreman, 'I have two children at home who don’t have shoes and I just can’t afford to buy candy.’ That night, the foreman laid him off permanently. I kept my job until after New Year’s Day 1934. We were required to work that day. We took inventory and then cleaned up our workstations. After that, we stood in our stations while the superintendent, a for­ mer Army sergeant, inspected our work. He looked over my desk, and finding nothing wrong, ran a hand, covered with a white glove, down behind the desk and showed me the dust he had wiped up. ‘You don’t do your work very well, do you?’ he snapped. That was my Happy New Year. My parents had moved back to Delton and I went home one weekend and decided not to return. I got little satisfaction when the foreman called from Grand Rapids asking me to come back and 1 refused. I was still full of anger at the way the superintendent had treated me.” To For weight restriction information and updates, call 800-787-8960, or you can ac­ cess this information on MDOT’s website at Michigan.gov/Truckers, under “Restric­ tions.” All-season routes are designated in green and gold on the MDOT Truck Opera­ tors Map, which is available online. You also may sign up to receive email alerts. Trucking companies located in New Jersey and Canada can obtain information by calling 517-373-6256. MAY I 4 / k 4 continued... Continued from previous page ♦ ♦ z:i be Robert and Juanita Faulkner circa 1932. *1 '.V I & >*’•' I I 4 «ar- > J f -i, k 1 I •y > I . I* • • I I I. J -T^ * r •il t ♦ I w S I 1 %• St: I • 4 A -•c I 4 I 1 I 1 * .»- I J k n — •^•i—•- 4 4. I I . < A >• I*.. H* 4 �6 ' I J* Ui J’ ' 8 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THF HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30076-DE Wflliam M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Benny Ralph Eye. Date of birth 5-29-1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Benny Ralph Eye, died 2-25-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Christina Tremain, PO Box 251, Edmore, Ml 48829, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 03/26/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Christina Tremain PO Box 251 Edmore, Ml 48829 989-572-8256 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 1/ 2010, as Document Number; 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number; 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($57,724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 87 and the West 1/2 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S, Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03)(04-24) www.HastingsBanner.com STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30010-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, RO. Box 158, Hastings. MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 9,2025 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. Asphalt Paving - Road Widening The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. TO ALL PERSONS, including: whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Brandon Charles VanDrunen, has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 4/30/2025 1:45 p.m. before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of: Brandon Charles VanDrunen to Braxton Brennan. k.*J BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS . OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY David Solmes Chairman Jim James Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member I i t NOTICE OF COURT PROCEEDING IS' *' fl ¥3- •. I I - V. Attn: Ronald James Rose The following Complaint for Paternity has been filed in the Barry County Circuit Court: Tiffany Leigh Papesh v. Ronald James Rose Case No. 2024-782-DP Hon. Vicky L. Alspaugh You have 28 days to file a written answer with the Court and serve a copy on the other party, or take other lawful action. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in Plaintiff's complaint. Please contact attorney John M. Danian with any questions at (616) 560-5980 s'" Sm I* 'fc / r » i z r ir I ’• J RU * //» ' I * i i 05En^ I* — i •K'’ J* y ,p' .4. □ f I 7 I J? in UR 1tf- a '■ .-i' -t ti ■ J--* < I( ft I [XT ■ r r :3 7. J “•> ■' e. f r '.'J I ~i1 i< - Ji I 0 7^ I I 4 ' n't.,, J I L I '\'n35T- (J : ■ 4jj •1 L •p ff e z. I * l(- ’ z e e- A ! fl?; 5^ f 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM -fc y S'' —- I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Dale of Mortgage Recording: December 12, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,835.93 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any); 178 W Broadway St, Woodland. Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in with accordance MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 3, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557462 (04-03)(04-24) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 22, 2015 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. if the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) » esoc^ 1 )> Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court tn Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 8, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors ' and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $224,989.80 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 1879 Pine BIf, Hastings, Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. 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Brett Bremer Sports Editor Sophomore Sara Schipper poked the ball out of a crowd in the midfield and sophomore teammate Claire Barker was off to the races. barker broke through the offensive half and slid a left-footed shot by the diving Fennville goalkeeper to give her team a 2-1 lead with about seven minutes to go in the first half. It was a quick an­ swer to a game-tying goal by Fennville that had come just about two minutes earlier. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team went on to a 3-1 win over the Tigers to improve to 2-0 on the young season Monday in Delton. Barker had a pair of goals, and a number of other good opportunities. The Panthers time and again created scoring chances with through balls that led to breaks in on net, but more often than not the Fennville defense was able to rally at the last second and thwart a good chance on net. “We did a good job of creating chanc­ es,” Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie said. “Claire, she hurt her leg in the last game a little bit, so she was a little gimpy, but we still did create a lot of chances to get through. “When we get a little more experience, I think we’ll get a little better. It’s hard with only 12 in the second game ofthe season.” Having just 12 players on the roster didn’t mean the Panthers weren’t able to be strong in the end, even if they are still building their conditioning. Barker knocked home a comer kick from senior teammate Teagan Hamlin with 10:08 to go in the second half to add a little insur­ ance to the Panthers’ 2-1 halftime lead. “It is very tiring, but I think we’re doing a really good job of encouraging each other and keeping good energy, trying our best, conserving our energy, resting on defense as coach Mabie tells f us to do,” Barker said. There is some pretty good experience from one end of the field to the other for DK, with senior Johanna Houtkooper back for her fourth season in goal and senior Ellyse Balckbum continuing to push forward in the Panther formation. Blackbum scored the Panthers’ first goal ofthe game about 12 and a halfmin­ utes in. The Fennville goalkeeper mishit a punt, and the ball spun backwards in £ VS •I *e •v CL.'; to. > */• 1 ■ i * •* A b *1 . V v: s '<lt i , f t-v *• ‘x '‘’C ft % <:r *1 * ■ A A H»0 // I V 5l f. » r If I •> & b 1 r .’fe • A. k I fx. 't f ♦ II sJ 1( T AiV’,- -A F* 5! 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I 1 ■ I r- > 1 < ( I V I I k1 ( ■i I '» e. «ft • .-I ‘ I « t t « I I I 1 > > ? I !• A ■ ' 1 I i 4 •; I « ft 14' i t tl .J *v I I I r 4 I r J ' r » k I T I J /•\ ft I 4 >«i 7 ...r (' •-> i • • 1 r X I r I I I I • r J 4 > f I L •- I / 4 Iaw » : I r.' .* , .-J ' I zt< I b I i Cti • J 1 I « I I 4 1 P Four goals by Cross take down Saxons atTKHS - "I J*4 > I to I a r ------ ----- Delton Kellogg senior goalkeeper Johanna Houtkooper slides over to make a save during her team’s 3-1 win over Fennville Monday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photos by Brett Bremer the DK end. Barker was able to get to the ball and get it to Blackbum who put it in the net. “Towards the end of last year, I started moving [Ellyse] up. She goes to Martin. She runs track for them,” coach Mabie said. “She has speed. I put her in the middle or up front, and she has gotten a lot more confident to go after the ball and do it. That wasn’t quite there before. She also has been more dedicated the past couple years. She hadn’t been able to because of how the season goes and the track meets. She has been able to come to more stuff. The end of last year she really started coming on and this year too.” Fennville answered with a goal by senior Nadia Perez with 9:27 to go in the first half, tying the game at 1-1. Hout­ kooper came sliding out away from her line to make a save, and knocked down another Tiger chance in the scramble that followed, but eventually Perez finished the ball. Houtkooper didn’t have to make too many outstanding saves like that, but partly because she did such a good job of cleaning up things in her box and help­ ing direct her teammates on what coach Mabie said is a fairly inexperienced defensive back line. “Jo did a really good job of calling what is open, talking to her team, step­ ping up to the ball when needed. I think we all played really well tonight,” Barker said, adding that Houtkooper’s leader­ ship in the back is really important and extends all the way up the field really. “She is obviously back here, so she can see the entire field and tell us what is open and who is on who. She can see. She is an experienced player. She knows they’re probably going to send it back here or put it over here,” Barker said pointing one way and then the other. “She has really good feedback and it definitely helps. She has a loud voice as well; I definitely use it.” ..... The DK girls had a match with Hast­ ings set for Tuesday postponed, so for now their next contest is scheduled for April 15 at home against Pennfield. Delton Kellogg opened the season with a 1-0 win over the Kalamazoo Ho­ meschool Cougars last Thursday with Barker scoring the game’s lone goal off an assist from Schipper. Houtkooper had 18 saves in that one. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior attacker Tealy Cross converted on a penalty kick midway through the first half and then added three more goals throughout the course of play to lead the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team to a 5-1 win over Hastings Friday in Middleville. The victory is part of a 3-1 start to the 2025 season for the Trojans who opened OK Gold Conference play Monday with a 4-0 win over West Catholic in Middleville. Senior Kalli Koning converted a penalty kick for Hastings Friday after junior team­ mate Dez Mathis drew a foul in the box TK goalbox. The Saxons are now 1 -4 overall this sea­ son. They were bested in matches with Gull Lake and Caledonia March 22 at the Gull Lake Invitational, and took a 4-0 win over Ionia in Hastings last Wednesday, March 26. Cross and her teammates were able to take advantage of a fairly young Saxon back I i ne“She is very aggressive, and she can shoot from the outside,” first-year Hastings head coach Megan Deal said. “We are just lacking experience on the outside I would say. We have so many seniors that are more centers, mids and forwards, not necessarily defense. “Last year, Tim [Schoessel] did more of a diamond back with the four and I am doing more of a straight back. We’re work­ ing out the kinks. We have a freshman that plays more on the outside and an exchange student, so it’s new for them, but they’re athletic enough to get back there and pull their weight. It’s kind of a newer team.” The TK team has just two seniors too in Emma Geukes and Madilyn Chivis. Cross is part of a massive junior group. “We all still have that close bond that we’ve all had my whole career,” Cross said. “We all had such a good bond over the past three years. A lot of us have stuck together. There were nine of us freshmen year. That whole nine is still playing and still here, minus a few of the ACL injuries. We’re all * ♦ ♦ -r k I b f > b > 4 1 ■ I ^1 ih • k ir *«V. -^s- sw IQ < 1 A’ I V I i \ •****’-» S' •*”* I f M . -W' •AS W9** New Hastings varsity girls’ soccer coach Megan Deal talks things over with her team during halftime of her team’s non-conference match with Thornapple Kellogg inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Friday. March 28. Photos by Brett Bremer here together. We’re all here training every day.” Cross had her own knee injury which popped upduringclubplay inNovember. It hindered her junior varsity basketball season, but she feels pretty close to 100 percent now. She didn’t appear hindered on any of her four goals Friday. She drew the foul that earned TK a pen­ alty kick with 23:33 to go in the first half, and she converted on the PK to give TK the lead. With 16:16 to go in the first half, the Trojans stole away a Saxon throw-in deep in the Saxons’ end and Chivis soon chipped a pass to Cross in the center of the attacking third for an open chance on goal that put their team up 2-0. TK took that lead into the half, and Koning’s PK cut the TK lead in half. It was only a one-goal game for about four minutes. Cross ran on to a through ball behind the Saxon defense and put a shot by Hastings keeper Sadie Handord with 27:22 to go in the game. Cross pushed TK’s lead to 4-1 by heading in a comer kick by Chivis with 12:51 to play in the game. Chivis finished off the scoring by buryingashotwith2;59togoaftera little chip into the center of the attacking zone by teammate Alexa Eden. “We were just moving the ball well, Cross said. “We were connecting. We all have this cross-town rivalry, so there is that extra fun out there playing against club teammates. We all had good energy, good vibes and we all wanted to work together. It was just fun.” The Saxons had ffin in their one win of the season, last week against Ionia. “We did a really good job, we really practiced on working the ball to the outside and doing a lot of overlapping stuff,” Deal said. “That seemed to help us a lot. Dez did a really nice job of coming to the outside, taking everyone out and then doing crosses. She had, i think three assists on the four goals.” — vdC^ '*** T, . •■T'-^r T v *’to Wil >» I «■ 5/ ft 4 ♦ ? s ' -’.A*-' iT Hastings goalkeeper Sadie Handord rises up to snag the ball out of the air as she is hit by Thornapple Kellogg junior attacker Page Abshagen during the first half of their match in Middleville Friday, March 28. �-------- *....* • • I ’ll • f / J I A ‘f i I. « i i; 10 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER t www.HastingsBanner.com I J • ♦ » I •f J r I SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS^ ,l '* I ^ll ll^ *' ^9 I tv. I 4 w « e A* I 1 ' > * »: J %.<l) » iU Saxons look to take advantage of their speed Brett Bremer Barry County Christian. Tinkler said that starting with Lam­ part and Hayes, it is a solid pitching core. He also expects junior Parker Christie, junior Hunter Tomlinson, junior Scott Sanders and junior Gabe Drayer to contribute on the mound. Tinkler likes the way his team’s bats look in the early season so far too. The one big thing this team lacks is experience. There are only three seniors on the squad and none of them played forlhe Hastings varsity last year. The Saxons are currently 0-2 on the season. They were bested in a pair of ballgames at Plainwell last Thursday, March 27, 8-7 and 8-5 in a pair of five-inning games. Frazer had a good start going 2-for-4 at the top of the Saxon line-up with a run and an RBI in the opener. Lampart had two hits too, and Wilkins went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI in the 8-7 loss to start the day. Lampart started on the mound and went three innings striking out three and walking four while giving up sev­ en runs, but only three of them were earned. Plainwell got to him for four Sports Editor Pierson Tinkler has been a part of the Hastings baseball coaching staff for four years and he takes over as the varsity head coach this spring looking to give the Saxons a shot of energy. It’ll start on the basepaths where finkier is hoping to see his guys really put their speed and aggressiveness to use. “One of the team’s goals is to have over 100 team stolen bases,” Tinkler said. Hopefully, that’ll manifest into a few more victories here and there for the Saxon team that won three games a year ago. Back from that squad are junior catcher Jackson Hayes, junior Colten Denton who’ll see time at pitcher, in the infield and outfield, sophomore catcher/infielder Tyler Frazer and sophomore outfielder Spencer Wilkins. The team will look to get a boost from the additions of sophomore third baseman Grady Reed, sopho­ more outfielder Ethan Hawthorne, and senior shortstop/pitcher Dustin Lampart who previously played at r’C^ «p • *, I 1*1 ■f ‘ W. • I* • -* p-.B J *4 ■* *i' r f' . •f I Colten Denton Saxon softball adds talented freshman trio e-J Brett Bremer Sports Editor The youngsters are coming. It has been a few years since the Hastings varsity softball team won more than a handful of games in a season, but head coach Dennis Redman sees a wave of talent on the way that is starting to arrive this spring. He has added three freshmen and three sophomores to the roster. “They are athletes and they are play ers,” Redman said. “These three girls have played enough ball around the state and around the country that they’re not going to have a problem. They have played a lot ofball.” That freshman trio includes outfielder Lily Dingena who’ll see time in the out­ field and on the left side of the diamond, catcher Kayden Brown and shortstop/ pitcher Kylee Bosworth. The sophomore trio includes third baseman Audrey Aicken, catcher/outfielder taken Hollars and pitcher/first baseman Meredith Ansorge. Ansorge did spend some time with the varsity last spring. So far, Redman is pleased with the way the younger kids are being inte­ grated into the culture of the program. The team’s two seniors back this season are middle infielder Zoey Bennett and * K-O Mb •£. I Jar dr < A fl e, • I . J ’Si4 b *4 - ** Bennett H« outfielder/catcher Victoria Tack. The junior group includes pitcher/ first baseman Annemarie Allerding, and Nella Coipel, Sophia Greenfield, Chloe Aicken and Carissa Rosenberger who played varsity as a sophomore last hits. Tomlinson gave up one run in an inning of relief. I n game two. Lampart had two more hits with a run and an RBI. Reed was 3-for-3 with a run and two RBIs and Denton picked up his first hit of the season. Hayes took the loos on the mound after getting the start. He was hit for six runs on four hits and four walks in 2.1 innings. He struck out two. Between the two games the Saxons had nine stolen bases. Lampart had three in game two and Denton two. Wilkins had tu o in game one. Lampart one and Drayer one. The Saxons had a pair of ballgames with Saranac set for Tuesday post­ poned. They’ll return to action April 19 headingto Middleville forthe Barry County Invitational. The Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence season starts for the Saxons April 22 at home with a double header against Jackson Northwest. Tinkler said coming into the season the defending champs from Harper Creek are the team to beat with a solid core back for the Beavers. 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The Saxons got big doubles from Ansorge and Bennett in the opener, and Redman was really pleased with his girls’ play defensively. Allerding started in the circle and allowed just one run before Ansorge took over in relief. Bosworth had a big two-run triple in the last inning of game two for the Sax­ ons, and Bennett, Ansorge and Bosworth all had three hits. Ansorge spent time pitching in that one too. Hastings had ballgames with Saranac set for Tuesday postponed. They are now set to head to Kelloggsville April 17 for a doubleheader, and then go to the Barry County Invitational in Middleville April 19. The lnterstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence season opens with a doubleheader against Jackson Northwest April 22 in Hastings. Redman said this group is looking to be .500 for the season or better, and fighting for a spot in the middle of the 1-8. He expects Northwest and Parma Western to be tough as usual, and Harper Creek and Pennfield to field pretty solid squads this spring too. 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I • Li •TH I 5 •l k 1 b I K p I a* Hastings IZ J* 41 1 269-948-9696 b > -3 b i * .e M 1 J I I, V I •% * .I » i*| B / xl y Al ■ i ' 4 " • K? 1 .* �I Wk rb WA * I \ \ Ih I I I I •V \ Il 'd t. nr H I www.HastingsBanner.com I ■ \ Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER U ‘ • • I •5 % 9 1* I ,r • . ^SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS’ < 7 f < .\r z * B Jensen filling leadership role for Saxon golf team ) \ I •M* I IK \ • h * i*. s ♦ Ik* 4: t 1. 'J *i '- \ <' > I . > ' I i I I I I 1 9 . r ' I £ I ** r 1 f , I I I w « C •') } t .3 1! H I I iI Hastings varsity boys’ golf coach Ross Schueller will take the fun where he can get it. This spring, he expects the fun to come in seeing the growth of a lot of his young golfers that will be competing for the Saxon varsity - and really he’s seeing it already. “One ofthe things I think I have noticed so far this year is, in terms of just sort of golf skill set, the guys just all swing with a better tempo,” Schueller said. “There is a lot less of that tendency that happens in boys’ golf where they’re swinging for ±e moon.” “They’re getting the message,” he added. “The swings all look more fluid, natural. They look a little less like they’re trying to kill it. That’s a positive sign. Once they learn to swing in tempo there are a lot of good things that can start to happen.” Saxon junior Daniel Jensen has already made some good things happen on the golf course. He led the Saxons at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Cham­ pionship last spring, placing eighth, and tied for the team lead at regionals last year with then senior Owen Carroll. Carroll was an outstanding leader, and Schueller wasn’t sure how the more reserved Jensen would take to being a leader as one of the team’s best and most experienced players. “This is really his first time doing that. He has always been in the shadow of upperclassmen ‘til this year,” Schueller said. “He’s taking that leadership role at practice, you can definitley see him I fll [ H k 'I \ Brett Bremer Sports Editor » * * I •S s I I t k 1 1 s 4 k4 k I I ’l Ge 1 /I A I '0 k I t I-- ,^' • * 'I I ; z <’ I . i I I. I 11 rw I * I 'a' f <Ch -■ ' ‘ J I / T ' i < 6/ . 1 ' -L'- i i 2-I I »I k i I 1; I I •U’ J ih 111 - L. f)f7 I J'y (??5*n?Tc. 4* * 4 -L I '■> I bn ) I I II I e f j 1 jT bj:< 4 1 <3 ' ]-J If; I f isl L I I 43 L', s •♦ •I r R I- n. 4 t I I I » k r * •/» »fl •R-f,*. s i I J J ► IO zz n^c I JS'''' I ■' ■ .JE*‘ 4 J J 1 I ) J e'' 09 < I H /y 1 .r.A ?,T t • Hv/I! fU I I . / I s I I i ? > r f, • t ‘I. I 'T* _J r. 1 w I I X ri JG II* L** •• f* ** h. kk * ■ 1*^ < 4 6 11 c. • maturing into ±at as a junior.” “He’s talking guys through how the decision making works, how he plays, and helping the guys that are newer to competitive golf in how to get ready.” Junior Bronson Elliott will be moving up in the line-up this season for the Saxon varsity this spring, and Caden Cappon and Hunter Pennington are returning from the program looking to contributed to the varsity scoring this season. Coach Schueller is also looking for good things from freshman Andrew Barton as he gets used to playing competitive golf. Coach said he has a naturally beautiful swing and good hand-eye coordination, and how he needs to see how things look when the pressure is on to score. Looking to fill out some final scoring places for the Saxon varsity is a group that includes Spencer Crozier, Nathan Auten and Jordan Shirey. “I am less concerned this year with placement and more about what the kids learn during the course of competition so thatthey’re ready fornextyear,” Schueller said of his young group. “Next year we start getting a little bit more serious. Some ofthese younger kids should be improved, and coming out of the middle school we have a pretty good pipeline of talent.” As far as conference competitions, Jackson Northwest should be solid again in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. The Mounties were 13th at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Boys’ Golf Finals in 2024 with a couple of sopho­ mores and a junior in the line-up. Coach Schueller said he expects Harper Creek and Parma Western to be solid too. * .•■ » 1 r MW* •4* » F eZ ir Daniel Jensen The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season is set to begin April 14 at Binder Park Golf Course in Battle Creek. Outside of conference and state com­ petitions, coach Schueller is excited to be running some match-play events against other schools later on in ±e season. “I think match-play is a fun format ±at allows maybe schools ±at aren’t at ±e same competitive level to still play a com­ petitive match against each other,” Schuel­ ler said. “It is also ano±er different kind of mindset in terms of how you play and I think it is an important skill set to learn.” I i 1 I i I I T f t A lot of new leaders for Saxon boys’ track team r I I I I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor I A >(V 11 ; UJ. I r ) I r I' ;; ■) / i > > J I I hr 4 I 1 ^6 1 . < J* 'If. IS I I I 1 I ■ ■n I I f I I k r f f I I I II i M i: g I f I I I r f I fl i I f I I I S' v'jv i . .1 > L- "f I 7. . 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I * “We have plenty of depth across the board,” Knop said, adding that overall thought with it being a young group “we are working on the basics and focusing on stacking as many good reps as we can each day at practice.” ‘‘This year will be a year for growth and improvement. We have a lot of talented and hard-working upperclassmen, but we are very heavy on under­ classmen and first-year track athletes. There will be growing pains, but the goal for ±is season is to continue to instill a positive culture wi± an emphasis on work e±ic, sportsmanship, and accountability.” Harper Creek is a team looking for more ±an growth this season. The Beavers should be one of the top teams in the state again while looking to capture an 1-8 title. Parma Western should be one of the Beavers’ top competitors in ±e conference. Harper Creek already took a conference win over ; i H A I »< I ’ Renner (pole vault) and Marlette (long jump) had top ten conference finishes in the field in 2024. A few of the top additions to the squad this spring include sophomore Logan Kimmel, senior Luca DiBemardo, freshman Chuck Mattice, sophomore Spencer Wilkins and freshman Jonah Hamp. Wilkins and Hamp are dual sport athletes this spring Knop expects to contribute as they’re looking like two of the fastest guys on the team. Knop said that Kimmel and DiBernardo “have really shown some grit and speed as the first few weeks of the season have gone on. Chuck Mattice has been working hard and mixing it up with our veterans in throws.” It’s a new look Hastings varsity boys’ track and field squad this spring with Former assistant coach Tony Knop is set to lead the program as head coach with assistance from Jamie Murphy, and on the track the seven state qualifiers from the Saxon team last spring all graduated or are no longer in the program. “I am very excited to coach up this group ofyoung men and women this season,” Knop said. “Brian Teed and Lin Nickels were amazing mentors and I hope to continue the proud legacy of Hastings track and field.” Helping to carry on that legacy will be a trio ofcap­ tains, senior Brandon Simmons and juniors Balian Marlette and Cardale Winebrenner, Simmons and fellow senior Micah Johnson make a solid distance duo for the Saxon team. Coach Knop said Marlette and Winebrenner have been invaluable assets in the sprints, jumps and hurdles. “They bring a lot of knowledge and great work ethic, we will be leaning on them heavily this sea­ son,” Knop said. The Saxons have a few key throwers returning this season too in senior Isaaac Friddle and juniors Matthew Shults and Odin Twiss. Simmons and Johnson are the only two guys back who had top ten finishes in a race on the track at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championships last spring, as each accomplished that in both the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. Simmons was a state qualifier in cross country last fall. 1 f I J 11 I c I I •i 4 i • ( I J Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s a good start for the Saxons. The Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team started its season March 27 with a 6-2 non-conference win over Battle Creek Central. Senior Madison Deal, bumped up from sec­ ond singles as a junior to first now as a senior, took a 6-2,6-4 win at the top spot over Central senior Bonnie Ferazzi, and fellow Saxon senior Lilyah Solmes pulled out a super tiebreaker 10-7 in her second singles match against Central’s Ava Einhardt to score a win. After splitting sets 5-7, 6-4, The Saxon singles line-up was rounded out by juniors Alexa Lilley and Gracie Wilson. Wilson is new to the singles line-up after two varsity seasons at doubles. Hastings swept the four doubles matches against Battle Creek Central with a mix of youth and experience. Senior Isabella Gee and junior ♦ ♦ I f I r I I 4 lal .,►1. ' M. ! J Lauren Gee, teamed up for another doubles season together, took over the number one spot for a straight set win. Hastings had Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Fergusen in the second doubles spot, junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski teamed up at number three, and a freshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall at fourth doubles all score wins. Parma Western remains a perennial power in the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference this spring. The Panthers placed eighth in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Girls’Tennis Finals in 2024 where they were joined by fellow state qualifying teams from the conference Harper Creek and Pennfield. The Saxons are set to open the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season at Harper Creek April 21, with a few non-conference contests on the slate for when they return from spring break. US �I 12 NV »X : I Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HAS^NGS BANNER NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust Beverly Raffler Revocable Trust dated August 30. 2018. as Restated. Date of Birth: 4/29/1942. NOTICE TO CREDITORS/ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in this matter may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, Beverly Raffler, lived in Barry County, Michigan, and died February 12,2025. Creditors of the deceased are further notified that all claims against the trust estate will be forever barred unless present to: Douglas A. Raffler, at Chaigian & Tripp Law Offices, 1019 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing, Ml 48823, within 4 months of the publication of this notice. This notice is published pursuant to MCL 700.7608. If a probate estate is opened in the future for the decedent, this notice Is intended to satisfy the requirements of MCL 700.3801. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30036-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Judith Ann Green. Date of birth* July 27, 1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Judith Ann Green, died January 15, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to William F. Green, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 26, 2025 Date: 03/13/2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 William F. Green c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 A. Michelle Lane P56725 1019 Trowbridge Road East Lansing, Ml 48823 (517) 332-3800 Douglas A. Raffler, Trustee 8724 Davenport Rd. Woodland, Ml 48897 (616) 902-6992 4" / ’'^1 1 www.HastingsBanner.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of The Reed Living Trust, dated November 10. 2014. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Colleen M. 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There is no personal representative of the Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Durwood A. Young Trust under agreement dated April 12. 2018, will be forever barred unless presented to its Trustee, Denise A. Christie, within four (4) months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: 4/1/2025 X Ii! rr 1’ir •a’*'' i f J / I e lA 9• • 9 u . . If 1 * 1 1 .. ' h’ J' '0’*.^ / r . j !~ll an Jt»rtN }, Lsate: ) f;-' .r^- A/ J? « 0 » X’ c -it ■ ..y ■ J .1^’ y 11J ==w> ii i ’ f j^ni ato nir' * r i ’•ril yjiMs '■ .1" , ' >1 •'i X nft- hM* * Hi 'J’ r • .-"vi. r.'l‘ 9 » iin' in* p. /. »J eet •t .qt t f rr u * ' .Ji- if 7 ilf T- • v> Denise A. Christie 745-146 th Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 Date: March 27,2025 David H. Tripp 202 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-95875 Rhonda L. 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I If I I ' i>^f ,c ’C *1 1i GENERAL OBUGATION UNUMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $29,950,000 rr ^.223V^. it -V IAMB *>4 *> <. ' * r ♦, ‘ i t ' ' 'V( I N t w •n ''f- ''W J?f» ’H *w. • i.k *4ir «« L DISTRKT, IF APPROVED BY A MUORHY VOTE Of PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONOS OF THE SCH THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLHfiTBlTAX BONOS PAYABLE FROM G aja UL AO VALOREM TAXES. 4,- ' 'A T.V a . 1'. '<» «)<» * kl ) Full text of the batiot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Lakewood Public Set* Broadway Street, Woodland, Michigan 48897, telephone: (616) 374-8043. I ( 'MT r (> f I WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL RENEWAL OF MILLAGE FOR FIRE. CEMETERY AND TOWNSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF 2 MILLS t 1 U • i 4 * □ • rn \ V,» 4 Vs. 1 * W 01 ^•w Full text of toe ballot proposition may be obtained at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S Main Street, Woodland, 8XX) am - 4:00 pm 8:00 a.m. - 4: II p.m 44 - 4» J .; 1 LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Michigan 48897, telephone: (269) 367-4915. M Vi « k PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DtSTRNTT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORTTY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNUMTH) TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM G a;ia UL AD VALORBN TAXES. 8: til a.m. - 4:00 p.m. By appointment r I Full text of the b^lot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kelogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street. Delton. Michigan 49046-9701, telephone: {26^} 623-1500. The last day to register by mail or online with the local clerk is Monday, April 21,2025. * i GENERAL OBUGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $43,000,000 Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. * * I ' Up Sample ballots may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/vote. the appropriate clerk’s office. I t't «^sie*b :u.‘ ‘ i n»-' Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact te “ T W *». t; ni< r »l«» > t 5463 S. M43 Hwy Hastings Ml 49058 Johnstown Township Sheri Babcock, Clerk (269) 721-9709 13641 S. M-37 Hwy Battle Creek Ml 49017 Orangeville Township Melody Risner, Clerk P69) 6644522 Prairieville Township Rod Goebel, Clerk (269) 623-2664_________ Thomapple Township Precincts 1 & 2 Cindy Ordway (269) 795-7202_________ 7350 Lindsey Road Plainwell, Ml 49080 Woodland Township Elizabeth Busk, Clerk (269) 367-4915_________ Yankee Springs Township Tom Hopkins. Clerk (269)795-9091 I DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Caledonia Community Schools, Delton-Kellogg Schools, Lakewood Public Schools and Woodland Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the appropriate Township or Village Clerk, the Office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office or other designated state agency; or can use the Online Voter Registration System at www.Michigan.gov/vote. Bany Township Debra Knigbt. Clerk (269)623-5171_________ Cartton Township Amanda Carothers, Clerk (28Q} 945-5!fl Castleton Township Marcia Scramlin, Clerk (517)852-9479 Hope Township Deborah Jackson, Clerk (269) 948-2464 41 /I t . REGISTRATION: Battimore Township Jana Bishop, Clerk (269) 721-3502 1 JI TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: Mimiciptfty i 10115 S. Norris Rd Delton Ml 49046 200 E. Main Street Middleville Ml 49333 156 S. Main St Woodland Ml 48897 Wednesdays 9 am - noon & 1:15 pm-3:00 pm and by appointment Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm and by appointrnent_________ Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 am -1:30 pm Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 81X) a.m. - 4: II p.m. PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST: « NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used for the May 6,2025 Special Election are scheduled for the following dates, times and locations n the respective jurisdiction as 8: II am.-4 11 p.m 9: ij am - 5:00 pm listed below. J I I I Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fridays 9:00 am - noon h ’MS '>r ! *» T 4 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m 7:00 am. - 3:00 p.m. ajn. Prairieville Township -10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton on April 24,2025 at 10:00 8.m. Thomapple Township (Precincts 14 2)*- Caledonia Township Hall, 8196 Broadmoor Ave SE, 8:00 a.m.*-4:00 p.m. All offices will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1^ ■- s the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law. Battimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings on April 5,2025 at 9:00 ajn. Barry Township -155 E. Orchard St, Delton on April 22,2025 at 10:00 ajn. Cartton Township - 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings on March 31,2025 at 11:00 ajn. Castleton Township - 915 Reed. St, Nashville on April 16,2025 at 2:00 pjn. Hope Township - 5463 S. M43 Hwy.. Hastings on April 16.2025 at 5:00 p.m. Johnstown Township -13641 S. M37 Hwy., Battle Creek on April 14,2025 at 9:(W ajn. Orangeville & Yankee Springs Townships* - 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell on April 21,2025 at 10:00 I ? A I .X’.> • 'll <A 4 w > . * I <) 1 Ai X » 1 4 t <t I IL. «s Caledonia on April 28,2025 at 10:00 a.m. Woodland Township - 156 S. Main, Woodland on April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. th 9;., X L 4 ■* ■ *For this election only, the voters in the toftowing murve^ities be consolKlated as follows: Thomapple Township. Preancts 1A2 will vole at Caledonia Township in Kent Co. ADDRESS y&nkee Springs, Precinct 2 wHI vote at Orangeville Township, 73S0 Lindsey Rd, PtamweB Ml 49080 Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk on behalf of; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONSWILL BE VOTING ON THE PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW: % ?.s I .5 f; I > I u IV V 'dr i: Baltimore Township Clerk, Jana Bishop Barry Township Clerk, Debra Knight Carlton Township Clerk, Amanda Carothers Castleton Township Clerk, Marcia Scramlln Hope Township Clerk, Deborah Jackson Johnstown Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock Orangeville Township Clerk, Melody Risner Prairieville Township Clerk, Rod Goebel Thomapple Township Clerk, Cindy Ordway Woodland Township Clerk, Elizabeth Busk Yankee Springs Township Clerk, Tom Hopkins k »- 'll. 4 I '•’15. ( I il k * If it ■ »' fl rr ‘tn J' I-.' , ‘n •,a', rr|.^ * t. h I ( » 'h 11 J il .1 I K 11 ‘>1 ' st u *« > T b i ■ 1! It > 4 -J X d Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Caledonia Community Schools, 8948 Kraft Avenue SE, Caledonia, Michigan 49316-9411, telephone: (616)891-8185. ii- r. It ' I I I wo*? a- j V OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BYLAW 18.7741 MILLS FOR 5 YEARS AND .5 MILL FOR S YEARS FOR HEADLEE RESTORATION PURPOSES. IF NECESSARY ► ' 1* II CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS , 1 a >« b s A 4 I •» * • <. ■ k''*1 h■ - m.- t •k Xi f> 1 284 N Briggs Rd. Middleville Ml 49333 •s f. * 5 4.. * fr z - The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the voles cast at 7:30 am. - 3:X p.m By appointment t » • A ‘t •«t. II, ''»V 1 4 ** an ‘Ar �1 { 1 13 Thursday, April 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I > I I k ■ TUk ' . “H I ft ''fc'..; k V v'" <> j' 1 -V w • ^■•1 1 V < K r A i 4 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS -.T Ik naa r k ■ X ? I ft <> *1 ft * f■ I : ■ ’ I I i «s • I It: A' - a LflMi * I X«<1, Ai 41' I> b I. I I *I w*’’ . .*'«A -iw. 'i ■. * 'U •ft s > -i k n ’• -I Stars are there, now Saxons look to build depth I .• / » . I H ( I s •* I I X> 'it 1/ *>. »*' i k I Brett Bremer il i .ft * Sports Editor The Saxons have some all-starts capable ofdominating any event, but also are work­ ing to build some depth in the first season under new head coach Erin Slaughter. That was evident in the team’s first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dual at Harper Creek last week where soph­ omore Bella Friddle won four events, sophomore Caroline Randall won two and sophomore Ember Twiss added a win in the 100-meter dash. Despite those seven victories, and a couple runner-up finishes by senior Zoe Watson in the throws, the Beavers swept their way through the relays and won the 17-event meet by more than 70 points. Randall, a state cross country medal­ ist who missed her freshman track and field season due to injury, should get the Saxons points in distance races all season long. Friddle qualified for the state finals as a freshman in the high jump, long jump and pole vault and took the state championship in the high jump. “We also have some freshman and newbies this year that should help us out with points, like Jayden Evans, Anna­ belle Kuck, and Bella Strimback, helping *1** k I • ^Tr; a A. ?:1 •■ t I «• * MJ;! r j I ri t ^51 i i • < < f 1 M I V -■-si 'T< - i r. t LL i j‘ S U f I > '1 »’ I Kr;r R '"k* '• k> i >, '“'<s '.I Ik ’ ’?•: I ' M -1 i *> •*< . ‘ ’ Jk ‘ ”1; ■‘•4 & t ft '••r. 1 4 f 'N ’*4< *X 1 K I < * I ."f ’< } *k • I I I I <5 * .1. t4 ' J'-'. I I , Is k*- I i ’'It I If I mi ft * 1 •<» 1 IL I ’ah* Tjti. • >• !b<. I •» XU ^fn- I - I 1 4 I r •l __ J. I J J .'1 ’1.4 1 ■ :► ’ ' 'I 'J. u. J-y ’T sr k k I « <A I fI I hl f*< I >. >B<? s J I I -c J ’ < u X V •l F f 9 Ar •U •< ■’4 L. us out in field events and sprints,” coach Slaughter said. “We have several others that we are hoping can develop into real point earners by the end of the season or next season as well. We should also be gaining back [junior] Olivia Friddle at some point in the season, as she is healed from her injury.” Olivia Friddle could provide a boost in the sprints and the throws. She was a state qualifier in the pole vault and the shot put as a freshman in 2023 before a knee injury kept her sidelined throughout all of 2024 - an injury felt by the Saxon varsity volleyball, girls’ basketball and girls’ wrestling squads as well. “We are overall a very young team. We have increased a bit in numbers, but we are still pretty small. Our juniors and senior classes are very light, and we are leaning on our underclassmen to keep us going, especially in the hurdles and sprints, as we are lacking in those areas,” coach Slaughter said. “We are focusing this year as a building year. We should do okay in the confer­ ence, and we are aiming to try girls in lots of places to see where their biggest strengths are,” she added. The Saxons were third in the Inter- a*- f4i> * VIW .11 * a a ! I I Bella Friddle sate-8 Athletic Conference a year ago, and can shoot for that again. Harper Creek and Coldwater were the two toughest match-ups for the Saxons a year ago according to Slaughter, and should be tough again. She had a close watch on the conference competition as an assistant coach. “1 feel really grateful to be taking over a strong program from Brian Teed and Lin Nickels,” Slaughter said. “They have left quite the legacy of success, and I hope to continue to uphold that in the future with everything that they have taught me. I’m also excited to coach with Tony Knop, as he has a wealth of resources to pull from and has been after it during the off season as T ve been busy coaching other sports. We are thankful to have coach [Jamie] Murphy back with us again and leading our throwers to glory, and Jason Slaughter is a great resource for teaching students leadership skills, pole vault, and hard work ethic.” I _L ft ti * 9, •4 -thn' HHS soccer squad brings ten back for new coach Jj •«( w ’WS* Brett Bremer I ► Sports Editor J >1 The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team is in pretty good shape through the middle with the return of Kalli Koning, Kennedy Lewis and Dezarae Mathis as a fine spine this spring. Hastings also adds goalkeeper Sadie Handord in net, a sophomore who plays ^rae club soccer. There isn’t a whole lot of club expe­ rience on the Saxon roster. Most of it lies in Handord, Mathis and Koning. The Saxon team is off to a 1-4 start -I >J * 4 .• il'^ . . I I /: :n 0^ » ir'. CiubJ ■> c ’/ * ? 1 < b< * « 1 « Th J . .ft f*k A. • H I . I- ■: ''. t’x7<W;¥h' .arr < u I ! ‘ I* II 1 iWRt.WE;-a*'*. V • t I 1^ to the season with a win over Ionia and a loss to Thomapple Kellogg after falling in two tough games at the Gull Lake Invitational against Gull Lake and Caledonia. There are about ten girls back for the Saxon program this season a list that also includes Brianna Darling, Riley Gurtowsky, Bella Kensington, Hannah Sorensen, Alyson Miller, Jordyn Win­ ters and Hayley Rasey. Lakaya Evans is up from the JV a year ago. The Saxons also have a head coach up from the JV last year, new leader Megan Deal who takes over for Tim Schoessel. The Saxons had a match with Delton Kellogg postponed Tuesday. The plan is for the Saxons now to return to action after spring break with matches at Tri County April 14, Lakewood April 17 and then South Haven April 18. The next home contest for Hastings is set for April 21 against Ottawa Hills. The Saxons will follow that match up with the Bengals by visiting Harper Creek to start the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season April 23. I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL, 125.1449c, I that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale I II j of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a } "9 I • - J ' public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or r-'i» cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Visit US online at mihomepaper.com I I -I trr I I I / I I ' J ' <• » MH I 1 I a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): ^5* 4^ »' .• • Dennis R. Allen and Josephine M. Allen, husband and I I iFi d^ v-* £1 ftr er*:-'--- IT . <i XV i .A*: l*?^' t f I "n ; 'I .t * * 1 I H < >3^ i } sM" - *?-/ ^7 I t ■* 1 I I 1 I Ir it* - I V J J* vT .J I VW 4 ft H •^1* a.. ' _4. >*• >* “±- .tfBJ d ‘iyc *r -hp. T iM • --A-. ?r> se^ <i& .rk-.A "4 r -Ji'.- 1 ''■ !*S^ 1 SL I X ■» t b I . '*4± Dezarae Mathis I •T I < * I I » *• > I. t» ' I "d * V• -^4 1 1 t • •< i. f Is •%. K4. . I • I w 1 “TH k• iW /- ■* 4 1 a J I •! f k K. ' - r H'' “J xl’.tr’ <, ? » a* - t 'I • t * .1^-^ J t •s j; ’I ( ft ■ J* Ji 9 I I 'i ^■ 0 ’ frt 1/^I ) ■;' I' H’ I I ,T I I O' I 9 I t Kf' I. t• II if A’- 9 i - I I *4 I : ’ Jl y*' i' t I /'J' TOI A r 3 r'' I I ■ H J . t' > k v 1*' e JJ fc- a I 1 u.A--'’ e' 1 . »I <6 y L b STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ­ FAMILY DIVISION I. I BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30056-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY I J V » < 1 I I I T I does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and or a title insurance company, either of which may charge 8 I I > * on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office 0II' 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is .A ( Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on April 10, TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent’s name here, if applicable) whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be ■barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Sierra Raine Wagner has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 4/23/2025 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 ^before Judge Hon. William M. Doherty to change the name of Sierra Raine Wagner to Weston Blakely Wagner. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT «» CIRCUIT DIVISION 25-1 74 -CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF DWIGHT H. WESTER, Plaintiff, V. LISA EVILSIZER and SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE, Defendants._____________________________ David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff_____________ _________ TO: LISA EVILSIZER SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, file a Notice of interest in the real property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as; LOT #3 OF BLOCK 3, OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly Known As; 309 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 At least 3 days prior to the hearing dated noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 28th day of May, 2025, at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Dated: March 26, 2025 Vicky L, Alspaugh (P42572) Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage 1 Incorporated Date of mortgage: May 21,2019 Recorded on May 24,2019, in Document No. 2019-005031, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Nine and 23/100 Dollars ($117,429.23) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel 1: Part of Lot(s) 5 and 6, Block 14 of VILLAGE OF WOODLAND according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 21 of Barry County Records, described as: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet; thence West 33 feet for the place of beginning; thence West 132 feet; thence North 66 feet; thence East 132 feet; thence South 66 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: A part of Lots 7 and 9 of Block 14 and a strip of land 1 1/2 rods wide on the West end of Lot 9 of the VILLAGE OF WOODLAND described as commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 14 of the Village of Woodland according to the recorded plat thereof, for the place of beginning; thence North 15 feet along the East line of said Lot 7; thence West to a point 11/2 rods West of the West line of said Lot 9 of Block 14; thence South to a point 11/2 rods West of the Southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence East along the South line of said Lot 9 to the Southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence North along the East line of said Lot 9 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 7; thence East along the South line of said Lot 7 to the point of beginning. Parcel 3: Part of Lots 5,6 and 10 of Block 14 of the original VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 21 and vacated Green street adjacent thereto described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West; thence North 953.5 feet along the West line of Section 16; thence West 33.0 feet at right angles for the true place of beginning: thence South 6.0 feet: thence West 363 feet to the center of vacated Green Street; thence North along the center of Green Street to a point 24.75 feet West of the Northwest corner of said Lot 10; thence East 231 feet along the North line of Lot 10 to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South to a point West of the place of beginning: thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 217 N Main St, Woodland, Ml 48897 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing tfie mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that* the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a. sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13,2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015, as Document Number: 2015-004008, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number; 2015011927 , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows; Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329,33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300.00 feet: thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as; 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold gt a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at thd mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case NO.23MI00269-1 f 1555640 (03-13)(04-03) (04-03)(04-24) I ( * 4 ♦ ♦ 4 I I I I ) I k4 �Thursday, April 3, 2025 14 the HASTINGS BANNER ww HastingsBanner com TK ladies win Wayland Invite OUR COMPANY IS GROWING DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY Brett Bremer The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team took the champion­ ship at Friday’s Wayland Invitational. Already one of the state’s top hurdlers, TK senior Brooklyn Harmon set her personal record in the 100-meter hurdles to win that race. She clocked in at 15.06 seconds, and she was one of three TK la­ dies in the top four in that race. Freshman Amya Gater placed third in 16.72 and junior Mia Hilton was fourth in 16.86. There were three TK ladies in ±e top ten in the 300-meter low hurdles too led by Hilton who was the runner-up in 46.91. Gater placed fourth in 50.01 and freshman Addison Rocco was ninth in 58.27. All three ladies set their PR in that race. Harmon, Gaterand Hilton also teamed with Amya’s big sister, junior Payton Gater, to win the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the day in 4:12.59. In the field, TK senior Emma Dyk­ house won the shot put with a personal record throw of 35-4 and senior team­ mate Lilly McKeown also set her PR with a seventh-place mark of 30-9. TK also had runner-up finishes in the girls’ meet from Amya Gater in the long jump at 15-4 and Hilton in the pole vault with a PR of 9-0. Payton Gater was third in the high jump at 4-6 and third in the long jump at 15-3.75, while also adding a runner-up time of 1:01.47 in the 400-meter dash. Dykhouse added a fifth-place long jump mark of 14-8.5. Kimberlin Zavalza-Nava was fourth in the high jump for TK also clearing 4-6. TK senior Ava Crews placed second in the 1600-meter dash for TK in 5 minutes 34.48 seconds and second in the 800-me­ ter run with a time of 2:32.31. The TK ladies outscored runner-up Plainwell 852-707 at the top of the sev­ en-team standings. Coopersville was I 1 1 I 1 fe jl I J { v . 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Behind Payton Gater in the 400, Claira Kovich was ninth and Madison Kietzman tenth. Int he 800, TK had IslaTilleman fifth and Peyton Hardy seventh. There were three TK ladies in the top ten in the 1600 too with Hardy eighth and Breanna Schut tenth. In the 3200 TK had Carmen Reyn­ olds seventh and Alaina McCrumb ninth. TK also had teams third in the 4x 100-meterrelay, third in the4x200-meter relay and fourth in the 4x800-meter relay. Wayland took the boys’ championship on the day with 893 points. Plainwell was second in the boys’ meet with 718 points. The TK boys placed fifth as a team. TK senior Jacob Draaisma got his outdoor season ofTto an outstanding start winning the 1600-meter run in 4 m inutes 44.17 seconds and the 800-meter run in 2:03.82. The TK boys had a pair of top ten fin­ ishes in two field events. Camden Peter was sixth in the high jump at 5-4 and Jackson Smith also cleared 5-4 to place eighth. Junior Luke Archer was sixth in the pole vault clearing 9-6 and senior Hunter Tietz placed ninth getting over the bar at 9-0. Senior Jake Kelley added a tenth-place mark of38-9 in the shot put. Trojan sophomore Brandon Velting set his PR in a couple sprints placing sixth in the 400-meter dash in 53.96 and tenth in the 200-meter dash in 24.75. Another sophomore, Ethan Strait, was seventh in the 3200-meter run in 11:47.42 for TK and he also placed tenth in the 1600 in 5:24.52. Sports Editor I t i :Jn?. I I -bntij jft, ♦ LLlJi .^;£ 1 I, 4 'lOJ ■ bfirt Jfi? .uur VI' if ■' ^oinnr ''‘b {ri lilfUigigg^ . 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Board members were split, 2-2, on a vote over a permit application submit­ ted by the Canadian-based company Cordelio Power for a wind testing tower (see related story, page 2). Though, many of those in attendance had larger concerns - the proposed wind generation project to be located in Odessa, Camp^ll, Sebewa, Boston i 4 'WAMMlSigC 1>4 '^-5h ?3ie?£ ?•? !■ t ’ ri *4 • A H5WA w •z» 4' ’ > ** - > i-^ri > .r. w «■««** I Some property owners in the Village of Middleville will be forced to pay the balance of unpaid utility bills left behind by previous owners. File photo vneqoiq sm' Gd Htw GHivetOiM to sgelhV' erit rn t Dennis Mansfield Li. •r** sajsj: > ' '}’ 1 -t 4^- '^9 I" 4^ . t I 1 f. . . so 1'I < « otoriq Bin .313 .5 S' 1 pi 622U3 no >dii^j fiuni^ Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer . 1 f i9f iW pndudptnoO w< au(a'3idrn aunoj odT ?33ifni Tisajj tbb ififb Ellid od: snaam rt jo‘; - ! T3.V98 .nn tsjbvz biEr^^lU a 3iiiv31bbiU : ■• 721 H.t oH) fli 83883^^ J 1^ . 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Smith trailed off, shaking his head. “There’s just no way.” The conundrum the village finds itself in lies in unpaid water and sewer bills that date back to 2022, which means the funds for these systems are short. There are $588.01 in unpaid utility bills from 2022, $5,019.16 from 2023 and $677.75 from 2024. Most of the unpaid balances are below $200, but a few are above, including one property that has a bal­ ance of $979.35. In many cases, a bill was not issued to the property owner before they moved, therefore, when the bill arrived, they were no longer at ±at location and the unpaid bill was never addressed during the property transac­ tion process, leaving it unpaid. The village, by law, has to collect the unpaid sums, so the current property Unpaid water and sewer bills for addresses in the Village of Middleville will be tacked on to each respective property owner’s 2025 taxes in an effort to make the village’s fund whole. This means that property owners are left to pay the balance on unpaid util­ ity bills that were left behind for them by the previous owner. This was the conclusion that the villag^ouncil arrived at during Tuesday e\||j(|||ig’s regularly scheduled meeting^ where it addressed the issue that has smoldered since last month. The discussion turned heated as Village President Kevin Smith railed against the idea that property owners would be stuck paying a bill that wasn’t theirs. I’ll be honest, if I was on the receiving end of this, I would not...” <4T^ Mm Pictured here is the Delton Kellogg High School marching band practicing last fall. The band was invited back to perform at Pearl Harbor for a third time. Courtesy photos < 4 I V K ’n ;j \ • a 4j f \ ► < 1 I « *W r 4l See BAND on 3 «N • r’ J b ri I J s SINCE 1856 ..f I !: BARRY COUNTY Cv I vX THE INTERESTS OF 4 1 «J DEVOTED TO 1 Dozens of Middleville homeowners forced to m water, sewer bills they did not accrue f II I I J I. ■ 7 The surprise attack on a major United States naval base by the Imperial Japanese Navy on Dec. 7, 1941, holds monumental significance because it was a decisive event that pushed the United States into World War II. The DK band, under the leadership of band director Sara Knight, was invited back to Pearl Harbor for the third time this year to participate in the remembrance ceremony honoring veterans. The trip will cost $3,500 for each student. “We plan to take at least 40 students, so ±at would put the total needed at about $140,000,” Knight said. “It is a joy to perform with them in such an important event to honor veterans.” Marching wi± the Delton Kellogg High School band in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in 2017 remains a memory that one Delton Kellogg alumnus holds dear to her heart. It was the band’s first trip to Hawaii, and Carly Mursch went as part of the color guard. “While I was in Hawaii, what stood out the most and still stays wi± me years later is the fact that our small band was known to individuals who lived thousands of miles and an ocean away,” Mursch told The Banner. “Having ±e opportunity to honor our veterans and having ±e community behind us to help fund the effort was truly amazing to experience.” 171 boo38 V ■> ( I -iBinW gnitodnino. I £. 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During a March 25 meeting, the council asked staff to apply this ordi­ nance to only non-owner-occupied properties and attempt to collect the balance through a collection agency or some other method. Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg spoke with the vil­ lage’s attorney to learn that the method was not legal. The attorney pointed to an ordinance that spelled out how the village should address this situation. The ordinance states: “The water/ sewer rates and charges shall be a lien on the respective premises served by the system. Whenever water/sewer rates and charges shall be unpaid for six months or more, they shall be con­ sidered delinquent to the tax assess­ ing officer of the village, who shall and Berlin townships. “Wind power farms are not on the agenda tonight,” said Gary Secor, township supervisor. “As a board, we won’t be discussing wind power farms. “We’llbereviewingtheapplication. We’ll be voting on that application.” But that didn’t stop several area residents among those packing the meeting room at the Odessa Township Hall from voicing their opposition to the Tupper Lake project which dates back more than two decades. TCI Renewables installed the first “met” tower to measure wind patterns and collect related data in 2007. The project was then purchased by Lee­ ward Renewables in 2018 and later by See WATER on 3 See POWER on 2 J r i I J I R. 1 i MmiHii I I 4 0 7 0 "tj 0 •• -r* w co ® 7 w «w* r 4M L. I I 4 1 ^*** ,> •rl < <► a£. 4 i w * *>• .4< • r 0 w .*x. amawuBBf, % -si • I a;** JrS.^.V- ir *U- UlT^ r mnw iSS- !* -*^ rf.’J. . a* • T *» w« Ik ¥ I t : 1 ■ WM w* ««» I •I W co "Jp w* MR* sss ww* 4i V .r . .S-! 4 . IT r < ’'"e'JAI K H H r- V r 4 F > . t. ■/ I PAGE 4 > r $ I r •i I Spend it here. Keep it here. 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Many of those in attendance expressed their concern and opposition to the Tupper Lake wind generation project, even though it was not an agenda item. Photo by Dennis Mansfield POWER Continued from Page 1 Cordelio in 2024. According to Cordelio officials, the company already secured leases for about 12,000 ofthe estimated 17,000 acres need­ ed for the project. And, currently, plans call for construction to start in the third quarter of2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. The Tupper Lake wind power project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 - de­ pending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in the various townships. Odessa Township resident Dan Goodemoot said the wind generation stations will be a major visual distraction, with one station being visible from distances as far away as 12 miles. According to Goodemoot, that would mean residents in Hastings, Ionia and Vermontville could see the structures, depending on where they are. “And that’s just one windmill,” he add­ ed. “In short, it’s a terrible idea. “We should do anything we can to stop it.” Another resident. Kip Geldhof, said the construction of the Tupper Lake project could potentially have a negative impact on the quality of life of local residents and erode the investment by those who’ve decided to locate around Jordan Lake and the surrounding area. “What’s that going to do to their property values?” Geldhof said. “People come to Lake Odessa to retire. “Is this going to kill our town? Is this going to shut our town down?” With some local businesses already struggling, Geldhof said the wind farm could impact tourism, as well as deter those who might camp or hunt in the area. “No one is going to want to come and live here,” she said. “That’s very sad. Lake Odessa is a very beautiful place to be.” Michal Koscielniak said he and his fam­ ily recently moved to Odessa Township, but added he may consider moving again if Cordelio is allowed to move forward with the wind farm. He said it could also stop other young families from coming to the area. “This is exactly what’s going to stall that,” he said. “This is a massive burden, a massive eye sore.” Not everyone at Monday night’s meet­ ing opposed the proposed wind farm. Midland resident Peter Sinclair, who was video recording the meeting for Wind 101 .info, said the money from lease agreements could be beneficial for local landowners. “It turns out the news is good,” he said. “For many farmers, they see this as a way to diversify and stay on their land.” And, Mike Buza of the Michigan Chap­ ter of the Sierra Club, said the township and county could benefit from the added tax revenue the Tupper Lake project would generate, helping fund road improvements and other public services. “Yes, there are some concerns about these things. Buza added. “But there can also be benefits. You need to balance these things out.” Cordelio representatives hosted a forum on the Tupper Lake project March 6 at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa. Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with the power company, said additional meetings will be held in the future to help answer questions and address the concerns of local residents. “We’re going to be hosting , more of them,” Buway said. “We’re committed to having these meetings going forward. “We’ll promise to do that.” Still, state Rep. Gina Johnson, R-78th District, said now is the time for local res­ idents to get organized and begin fighting such projects, as well as fight against the state wrestling control in such matters away from local governmental boards. According to officials, the Michigan Public Act 223 of2023 preempts any local ordinance and designated authority to the MPSC in such matters. Also, state man­ dates call for Michigan’s energy sources to be 60 percent carbon-free by 2035 and 100 percent by 2040, Johnson said two House bills. No. 40284028, were introduced earlier this year and restore local control to municipalities for energy project siting. The bills are set for hearings before the House Energy Com­ mittee on April 22. “The state should not govern in these matters,”' Johnson said. “It’s really your time to stand up. “No matter what, you stick together.” Paul Opsommer, a former state repre­ sentative who now works with Johnson, echoed her statements that local residents must get organized and must get involved, if they are to have any chance of stopping projects such as the Tupper Lake wind farm. “You need to start reaching out,” Op­ sommer said. “There are a lot of small groups, (but) they’re not organized. “Don’t stop. Whatever you do, don’t stop,” he added. “You have to get involved. It’s really your job.” Besides supporting the House bills, Opsommer said people also need to at­ tend upcoming Michigan Public Service Commission meetings, with most of its members already supporting projects like theTupper Lake, as well as “nag”members ofthe Michigan Republican Party to make local control a key issue in future elections. “This is a big card,” he said. “It’s an ace.” Many of those attending Monday’s meeting seemed to understand the future fight over green energy will be in Lansing, not locally. “We understand you’re doing all you can,” Goodemoot said. “I’m not trying to say anything negative about this board. “Obviously, the fight is at the state lev­ el,” he added. “That’s where we’ll have to take it.” And, Johnson said residents need to support their local board members in the upcoming fight. “These folks definitely aren’t the ene­ my,” she said. “You have to organize. You have to work with them. “They can vote no ... (but) they’re still going to have to battle the state.” Before the meeting was adjourned, one audience member lauded the board, specif­ ically Secor, for the handling of the issue, “I do appreciate you all coming,” Secor responded. “This is what local government is all about.” * • • * % 1 * • — 0 » Si;;; r /j:i hi I » t 7 I. U ‘ * j i ■R. inrmfi'j .t I i * ?I, I "xf . . ;7ii >. I J I I 4 «a I ' F I J ♦ jT I V JUr*’' I ' .. i Ai J I I ►! «•> * '"■ A t ( > < I <r t I Ijf ! I 1 J 'J G » k 9^. *J r i 4^ > ( 4 / J V F I 4^ I 5 T4^«*^,.,_nrHW If I •! J. i'^l '«■ ■ M* I •4 •Jt 5J Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbanner.com Group Rick Burrough, President Wes Smith, Group Publisher Molly Macleod, Editor EDITORIAL mmacleod@mihomepaper.com DELIVERY QUESTIONS circulation@hastingsbanner.com CLASSIFIED ADS classifiedads@hastingsbanner.com MARKETING AND COMMUNIH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST Jennie Yonker jyonker@mihomepaper.com - tT •n' t :3in BP- ' e’ '-.r ' 5^ I V-* ■ 4" i r* I *I i<- -■ ■fc'. t <».» :___ K'S •* •V A L• V * w., u f I V ) w«|3f------^>3*^ * at-.-' .w f- I 17'’; < «> I I ) I fl JI 7 A4 I I < 35 I ll / « .4I; •; 1 **- V hr > w 1 J J *■ a Jh' I e Ir . — Ti - —7*' 4 .• V' •» > I4 I I -s /■ % ft * I • aS li/i • U-. 1 ! J I s I I I FINDING A NEW PATH < » A'. 4 ... liit a > . 1 I J H *; ’^zZ a. * < 9 e* I - Alf 4. p 11:^ 1^ e f I n 91 I -- •r Hastings motorists are finding new ways to navigate the southeast side of town this month while crews work to reconstruct E. State Street between E. Clinton Street and E. Grand Street. The three-block section of State Street has been closed to traffic since March 31. The project, which includes road reconstruction and sidewalk replacement, is expected to be com­ pleted by approximately May 23. The closure has resulted in increased traffic along E. Clinton Street. Hastings City Police are reminding residents the speed limit is 25 miles per hour on Clinton Street. HPD said it will be increasing its patrols in the area during the road closure. Photo by Molly Macleod 1 » -nprjf•' s'; . J (f . • p l<3' I (.I..* •Al#**- t i K»* AM t I 1 I 1 fa* •r.. it; ’^<1 f 4? C 4 _ tc in ? •I ? I J - : 7” s V _ r> FVW^tkWiWSaWBM fa \s Controversial vote on Odessa testing tower ends in 2-2 tie According to Odessa Township Super­ visor Gaiy Secor, the defeat of a permit application for an already existing wind testing tower at the township’s board of trustees meeting Monday, April 7, might have been a bigger defeat for the township in the long run. The four-person township board, which remains a member short, in a 2-2 tie failed to approve the application by the Cana­ dian-based company Cordelio Power for a temporary testing facility. Secor and Trustee Brad Barrone voted in favor of approving the permit, with Treasurer Sha­ ron Rohrbacher and Clerk Lisa Williams opposing it. The standing-room-only crowd at the Odessa Township Hall applauded the vote. However, Secor told ffie audience that the vote changes little and might actually hinder the township in the future. “With a 2-2 vote, we have not approved the temporary permit,” Secor said. “(But) now that we’re at an impasse, it’s not coming down. “That doesn’t mean it goes away,” he added. According to Secor, the testing tower, which was reportedly erected by Leeward Renewables in 2017 and remains opera­ tional, was previously approved by the Ionia County Building Department. Secor said the county agency apparently took action, unaware Odessa Township had adopted its own wind energy ordinance in May 2019. Cordelio took over the testing tower when it purchased the rights to the Tupper r? => 1^ BR ? : ■ ' rr r • r •f f . «> I I ’J**. E B >;W •^L ’u I Lake wind general project from Leeward Renewables in 2024. “It’s there,” Secor said of the testing tower. “It was Cordelio who approached us about the oversight.” He added that, after consulting with the township’s attorney, he was advised Cordelio’s permit application met all the requirements specified in the township’s ordinance. But, after the tie vote, Secor warned the audience at Monday’s meeting that Cordelio could now take its case to the Michigan Public Service Commission, a move that could render the township ordinance “null and void.” According to township officials, Michigan Public Act 223 of2023 preempts any local ordinance and designated authority to the MPSC in such matters. “It goes all away,” Secor said. Like Secor, Barrone said it might be more advantageous for the township to work with Cordelio, than have the MPSC step in and dictate future decisions. “We have an ordinance,” he said. “Ifwe can work with Cordelio, we have some power. “This is much better than working with the state. That is our other option.” Despite Monday night’s vote, officials with Cordelio stated the company will con­ tinue to try and work with local townships. “We’re still here,” said Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with Cordelio. “We still want to work with the local community. “Our intent has always been to work with Odessa Township,” she added. “We will do that still.” n p ii' 1 J r 9 I advertising All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept.. 1351 N M-43 Hvwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). This newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an ad constitutes acceptance of the advertiser's order. I 1 1 JJ r “ Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer •Si b liy xl :U,. J I I f * 2,i j. WhS ’ ... d* —" ■ '1 I . <-7H7 ’r_ '•-!oLIWM^ -*fcl « .1 ^551 • ’*»r 4 I . 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I I I I I * **^1«T** < * * • t *4 I t r V See JAIL on 10 f b Kia I I Zuzga -Bany County Deputy Administrator Luella Dennison -Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf -Barry County Undersheriff Kevin Erb -Judge Michael Schipper -Trial Court Administrator Inez Straube -Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt -Barry County Central Dispatch Direc­ tor Stephanie Lehman -Barry County Chief Public Defender Kerri Selleck -Public defender Carol Dwyer -Hastings City Police ChiefDale Boulter -Prairieville Township Police Chief Mike Reisin -Middleville Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg -Former Spectrum Health Pennock President Sheryl Lewis-Blake w H J «> with building and finance experience. The committee includes, in no particular order; -Board Chair Dave Jackson -Commissioner Marsha Bassett -Commissioner Bob Tuenessen -Commissioner and former state Rep, MilceCalltqQ^ j,i -Bar?y CouAly‘Administrator Eric The plans for a new Barry County Jail could soon come into focus as county officials embark on the planning stages for the project. As a first step, an initial stakeholder committee forthenewjail was established by the Barry County Board of Commissioners at its Monday meeting. “When we started drilling down on this, it made sense, in the beginning, to get a group ofpeople together who have a vested interest in the jail who are in the jail, out of the jail, understand what’s going on in there to work with it,” said Barry County Board Chair Dave Jackson. “(We) grabbed a few people with experience from a few different backgrounds in there to pull this all together. But in the beginning, when we’re working on the results of (the jail feasibility study), I wanted to see people that have some relevant experience to go on there that can offer guidance as to how we can create this vision for what we want” Jackson asked commissioners to suggest names to sit on the stakeholder com mittee. Members ofthe initial stakeholder committee established on Monday have varying expertise on ±e jail, ranging from corrections officers to court staff to those I I ^Ktofltitv I "Ifa. V ■ill * L \ J 4 \T» 4 w« I 't. w ; s’lC'^’’: •1 1 �4 1. 4* I A '*1 'V. A V.. xyT, ’i, I I A 4 1 I ■ hl i' ■/ nrto 3 Thursday, April 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com « i >i •r«^ IN DEEPWATER: Thornapple River levels high after heavy rainfall 1' 7 <• •“ •t T t TP T I ■ h X. <• i * I •? * 1 I* J I ♦ 1 *-4■>#> 1 1 b ' 'Ik.' 1 r K ' V T bV • -uJS I I r ■ rJ > ».i wy;? <- 4 L * • I I »i- j: It ;—ws*^ J-: - '.A' V I' 3R fw > A —-1 I* J K . -ft V A •* V.I, V J* »*w-t 4 -t*- 1/ < J s. ’ i. k 1 i\ 9^^ S.Ml i rs. It I 3^ a: -?fc 4 i } 1 N X" <•2 '' ’1 “ — ‘.^ ■AT.^ A 1 '^■’■jinu Hk b. b X \ 5 6 5 1 •»• v.MX 3 1 k ? 1^ Ji. I 4 “S *u t f 1 ’’’ .■REontJux ♦ WiboB 5vbf J f5J 1 1 t jJecnuU:^iflT Ik From left: Duncan Anderson, Andrew Diamond, Micah Martin, and, to the far right, Rhys Bedford participated in the flag ceremony on the USS Missouri battleship during the 2021 Pearl Harbor trip. ( I •4 ► , Ib MJ I OMr ■*W BAND f k ^Ri.-r*’ ‘/SijliJfilOD Continued from Page 1 7^^ ^*a{' r* I Cm 3ij' { ■« <.« ,'it' ucrom^I'/ Bfidin A i _ tob I ha J r*; . I. 1 .WiU - '•■•■-CT' ts*), ■ f F J >* Jiy.i i.'!V s H .-1!J r 01..^ :. ■*>xj; > lann: I i ’ 4 \ini T 11'7’” *4 ii.l! Jw I L . J—• I *4 I 1 < h.J t I s r 5rl * 4 . I v> * *14 I t J?n w.’ if ■• • I * •J s ,-i 1,1 I Mil Vr . I 4 a f r , u I I '' t‘f ‘r^iY(}5!?ri >1 ■ > r . ..*S Ic -tir r/- ’U I f.x;7..'4 I 1 -^4 y I « ■ « I *« • ■ *• I * r I Uu c T }■ ’4 ;< J;.. t J i k i. T. I .NH •■-> Jttil .1 e, («•> V r ■ V* r i li I •• r 4 1 I 1/ i^sfSihhiH Wttffi!! •’Id SJs?ST®3 ‘‘n^’ I t s ■» 4' z*.* f Ll* iU ■U-'J t i UU;.‘ h 4 • F . I« •' M i F** >4. / Ti' I. 7 r ’ — ‘ » J ' J ' r/. . ■.Krr- jf'i ■•««r’ c r’ 1 I - .u I ' ; si f.» t T I 4 mP LT ' ■• L . *>0^ I y T I s 1 r »r • )i f u u V .^*7 H .n • 44 i * k I .I inu' .4 h-" * f-'r.i ( I i During their trip Dec. 5-11 later this year, the band will visit the USS Arizona Memorial and observe the 1,177 engraved names of those men who lost their lives on Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941. They will march from the USS Oklahoma to Forward Pier to perform, then enjoy a self-guided tour of the USS Missouri battleship and visit the Surrender Deck, where the Japanese and Allied Forces Representatives signed the “Instrument of Surrender,” officially ending World War II. On Dec. 7, a warm-up with the Pacific Marine Band is scheduled before participating in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Opening Ceremony, followed by the parade. After that, the group will enjoy free time on the island for the rest of the week with some planned stops, includ­ ing presentations and activities. The last two days are reserved for traveling back to Michigan. The DK Band Committee and Knight reached out to the community through a letter, asking for support by making donations and participating in several fundraisers. Sponsors are also being asked to support the trip and can fill out a sponsor form. Email administrative assistant Tiffany Bever in the high school office at Tiffany.bever@dkschools.org to fill out a sponsor form. Some fundraising events are already in place, but more will be added, according to school officials. Several businesses will set aside a percentage of their sales to help pay for the band’s Pearl Harbor trip. The list includes partnerships with MEI, which is donating money to each band student who volunteers at The Shack. Details are still being consolidated. Katie & Christy’s Mid-Lakes Screen Printing & Monogramming in Delton are donating 10 percent of each sale purchased from their online store at mid-lakes.net. Another event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 26, featuring a spaghetti dinner at the Moose Lodge in Delton. Culver’s will host a Share Night in Hastings from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. The latest fundraising updates can be found at facebook.com/DKHSBand. “From the parade to performing in front of the USS Missouri, it was the experience of a lifetime,” Mursch said. Graduating Senior Alyssa Larson traveled with the band to Pearl Harbor in 2021. “Traveling in 2021 was rough, to say the least. With everything being right after the COVID-19 pandemic, we were all scared that we weren’t going to be able to do the ‘normal’ things that students with this opportunity have done in the past. However, Mrs. Knight proved us wrong. We went on countless side trips and it was overall one of the best memories I have from the band,” Larson said. “Going on hikes, and tours, and getting sweet treats with the awesome people in the band is such a fond memory and I can’t wait for the younger grade levels to experience this. It brought us so much closer, and that’s when I truly started believing when people said that this particular band is like family.” Donation checks to support the band’s 4 J I «*** I I, U4* * ♦ f F P' - . , 1=^" 4< b J I r I J n / J i » WATER ti 1 * Continued from Page 1 A ’I; - fl . »•>» I 4»»(- 4 1 KI / - k ’f M t' 4 '■ 1 »* '♦ .1 * - • •> □kF-: I 4 *1 JT'-* r.‘' /L’ 4» W I ai U'i J > r r G’’'' r— T itf .2 •«» r 4 - >4( t r* .* IF ' * & j/fn I ■ax ■ • u ! .Cl*' •J • 7 » * !r K r I ■ k -l> a J f r I I h I .'’p I- ■ .jn'ii ( I I r, ■J « * 4 in h J t. , "• » I t t •p • r A" J f I J" p J 1 r r J r I* t ( 'T" >I •Pi > . 1 W-’ I t r X. J ;I > 4 3 f /J ?' i 4'7 x-tV t b* I I , 4 ' /ti’ rj '»j »I 4-' 's' * 1 r*"' fif^ '‘ ir ./I' ijr J * , A- a-* J 1! .C' ■4 I' yr ♦r' . j; I ij t' J iS J? c z Z J* J r J t '• f<r.; r» I • 'J , M- , ' <- dll* r / ! r t / 1 r ;r r z 4 t r* • Ji t' !I * 'i /’'J I d .I 11 .rc , s • Ml 4 r I I, 1 I r »« t r •1 4 ' ii' '♦ ( L I ! enter the delinquent sewer rates and charges, interest and penalties, together with an additional penalty equal to 15 percent of the total, upon the next tax roll as a charge . against the premises affected and such charge shall be collected and the lien thereof enforced in same manner as ad valorem property taxes levied against such premises.” By the attorney’s summation, the village’s hands were tied, and Trustee Robert Bishop echoed that on Tuesday. “There are laws that restrict all this so there is no point in even discuss­ ing this because the decision was made above our pay grade and has to change probably at the national level,” Bishop said. “So, discussing it here is just a waste of time.” The council wondered how a property owner might be able to pursue reimbursement from the previous owner who accrued the expenses. Bishop said they could pursue small claims court. “It does cost money to do all this stuff, but that’s the legal system,” Bishop said. “Yeah, it sucks, but that’s what we got. I don’t get why we’re having a discussion about something we can’t change.” “Because I don’t understand it and when I don’t understand something, I’m entitled to be able to understand it,” Smith snapped back. “I appreci- ■I ♦ ♦ r a t ate your input thus far, though, and it has been very useful. I’m about to cast a vote on whether someone is charged $975 on their taxes that they weren’t expecting this year. I owe it to them to be able to have that conversation. Hopefully, that’s clear.” “Was it not clear what the lawyer said?” Bishop asked. “It doesn’t matter, because that’s an opinion,” Smith continued. “There are options and 1 want to make sure we’re exhausting them at this table with what we con­ trol, If we can control it, I would much rather it be in our hands than the hands of a lawyer. Because at some point, all of us will be asked this question, ‘Why did 1 get $975 tacked on to my taxes?’ My answer isn’t going to be Tt’s the system, I’m sorry, it sucks. At the end of the meeting. Smith apologized to Bishop for the tense exchange and explained he was frustrated at the situation. Holding his nose. Smith voted to approve the measure along with trustees Richard Hamilton, John Osterbaan and Bishop. Tracy Gillhespy voted no and two board members were absent. Stolsonburg said that the village would look to take proactive mea­ sures to avoid such situations in the future, such as providing a property owner with an estimate of their final bill and escrowing the funds to ensure the bill is paid. Waterfowl enjoyed some extra waterfront at Rivergate Family Campground near Historic Charlton Park on Monday. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NCAA) data, the Thornapple River was recorded at 5.8 feet in Hastings on Tuesday — enough to reach the "action” stage before minor flooding. At this time last year, the river depth was recorded at 4.8 feet, according to NCAA. Though the river is expected to fall in depth and calm down in the coming days, a few heavy rainfalls helped it peak at 7.01 feet on Sunday, April 8. While there is no flooding threat to the area, water was seen swelling along the banks of the Thornapple throughout the week. Photo by Molly Macleod trip to Pearl Harbor can be made out is one thing that stood out to me the to Delton Kellogg Schools and mailed most. Also, the unique experience with Hawaii’s weather, buildings, and to Delton Kellogg High School, 10425 land were memorable,” Martin said. Panther Pride Drive, Delton, MI 49046 ‘T would hope ±at whoever goes next A W-9 can be provided upon request can have enjoyment in Hawaii’s unique by emailing Tiffany Bever at tiffany. opportunities.” bever@dkschools.org “We will start marching practice in May,” Knight said. Practice will also be held at band camp the last week of July. We will still be collecting donations until r free about October.” Estimates Micah Martin traveled with the band in 2021 and per­ • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation formed in concerts. He also • Blown-in Attic Insulation participated in other com­ 517-983-0954 memorating events. “I would say having the start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam opportunity to fold the flag aS’S spray foa 4^-81 I 4 )' Financial > > J LU*. r 1 FOCUS Andrew Cove, AAMS^“ CFP ss Financial Advisor 1 s R Provided by the Barty County offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC I r «»• 1 ; V- J t I »*■ s Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 How can you boost your savings? It might not be on your calendar, but America Saves Week is observed from April 7-11. Are you saving enough? If not, how can you save more? Ifyou don’t think you’re saving enough, you’re not alone. Just 22% of Amer­ icans are completely sat­ isfied with the amount of money they’ve saved, according to a recent Ya­ hoo Finance/Marist Poll survey. And the same sur­ vey showed that a third of households couldn’t cover one month’s worth of bills if they lost a job or other source of income. What’s behind this sav­ ings gap? Several factors are involved, including the high cost of housing. But while you can’t con­ trol these external forc­ es, you may be able to increase your savings by taking these steps; • Create a budget — and stick with it. Follow­ ing a budget is not ev­ eryone’s idea of fun, but it can be of great use in managing your spending, which, in turn, can help you save more. You can find many free budgeting apps that allow you to track your spending and place it into categories. Once you know where your money is going, you may find it easier to cut back in certain areas, such as possibly eliminating streaming services you don’t use much. • Pay yourself first. Like everyone, you have a lot of bills to pay each month. But why not pay yourself first? Even if you can’t put away a lot of money, any amount will help. And you can make it easier on yourself by having some funds moved automatically each month from your checking or savings account into a liq­ uid, low-risk account — one you don’t use for your everyday expenses. Over time, as your income goes up, you can increase the amounts in these automat­ ic transfers. • Take advantage of cash-back" offers. You may already use a cred­ it card that provides you with cash back on pur­ chases. But did you kitow you can also download cash-back apps? Like cash-back credit cards, these apps give you a per­ centage of your spending back, helping you save money on many of your regular purchases, such as groceries and gas. You can even find apps that offer promotions that let you earn more at specific times or for buying certain items. • Cut down or consolidate your debts. It’s 14 easier said than done, but the more you can reduce your debts, the more mon­ ey you’ll be able to save. You can choose to tackle the debt with the highest interest rate or get rid of the smallest debts first, but whichever method you choose, try to be as diligent as you can. You also might be able to con­ solidate your debts — but be careful, because not all debt consolidation offers will work in your favor. • Get some help. Your employer may provide an employee assistance program that offers, among other benefits, credit counseling and other types of financial guidance. You may want to contact a financial pro­ fessional who can take a holistic look at your situa­ tion and offer recommen­ dations on saving, invest­ ing and goal setting. It’s always important to save money — but it’s not always easy. However, by exploring every avenue available to you, you may be able to improve your saving skills to the point where they can make a real difference in your life. This article was writ­ ten 'by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �> » ' • 1 ] J .7' 1.1 / f T f i <1 4 Thursday, April 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER * qt’ i www.HastingsBanner.com JJ I Passage of LPS bond proposal could breathe new life into century-old school A I n ■ al -I*' *: • < I I r V• - I /HP s f 1 '•.’X tr E.f I'r-' / . <11? r?’ IF* .f > r- > •d;*' i’ •J > s in w* - -f F I -A f ■ 1; 1 414* I AI / t 1 XI WB <- 4 V ^F’ * BE A » • f Ar < 1 1 f A * I I s« I The passage of a $30 million bond proposal in support of Lakewood Public Schools next month would mean the closure of the Lakewood Early Childhood Center in Woodland. However, the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance has plans for the 100-plus-year-old building that could mean new housing for the area. ..a:, 4 '-^ V -.6- u';’ i- y ! i ■' -•’.7 • ♦ • I ^<1 Should Lakewood Public Schools pass its bond proposal in May, the Lakewood Early Childhood Center in Woodland could be transformed into new housing. File photos J' I -tTlu • ' UM1 r ^4^ / t * <1 * V Staff Writer Thepassageofanearly$30mil!ionbond proposal in support of Lakewood Public Schools could mean the end for the more than century-old Woodland school as an educational facility. But, it could also be a new beginning for the building originally constructed in 1924. LPS is asking voters to pass the bond proposal during a special election set for Tuesday, May 6. Tlie proposal would fund a variety of improvements and upgrades at three of the four current schools operated by the school district. It also calls for the closure of the former Woodland Elementaiy' School, currently the home to the Lakewood Early Child­ hood Center, and will lead to a shift of Strong winds take down two barns in Maple Grove » .r .*5- ^-2r V** “- W<" w 81^ •• WP*’ Ml —•* r r. - J ber& Economic Development Alliance. “We would love to convert that building to housing,” Jennifer Heinzman, BCCEDA president and CEO. “We are unable to gel MSHDA funding unless the property is on municipal water, so it would be a conversation about building a watertower first, and then working to see if we could acquire the building.” According to Duits, the more than 40,000-square-foot former elementary school was converted into the home of the district’s early childhood center for the 2015-16 school year. It currently houses teaching stations for general education, Great Start Readiness and Kinderstart classrooms, a “sensory room,” and several other classrooms, including four kinder­ garten classrooms. But, Duits added, while it remains in use, the structure is also showing its age. “Based on third-party assessment, the Lakewood Early Childhood Center build­ ing infrastructure is in poor condition,” she said. “The building systems - roof, floor­ ing, plumbing, electrical - have exceeded their useful life.” That assessment, however, isn’t de­ terring BCCEDA officials from believ­ ing they could breathe new life into the structure. “We have toured the building several times and think it would be transformative for Woodland to add approximately 50 new units to Woodland,” Heinzman said. ’ And, the BCCEDA has already proven it can help transform old school buildings into new living space. The Village of Nashville and BCCEDA recently celebrated the transformation of P' <11 1 >- ', ■ ,v. ' d 7 • iJ the former W.K. Kellogg Rural Agricul­ tural School into residential apartments. The former school is now the home of the Village Flats Apartments, a 20-unit com­ plex that opened earlier this year. The conversion of the former school, built in the 1930s, was one of 12 housing projects across Michigan being funded through the Building Michigan Together Plan, with a combined total investment of $13 million. Funding support for the developments comes in the form of tax credits. Through the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LI HTC) program, developers who receive awards can claim credits against their tax liability annually for up to 10 years - an important initiative that helps incentivize investments in affordable hous­ ing in local communities across the state. Of course, before anyone can consider what the former Woodland school could become in the future, voters would need to pass the proposed ballot proposal on May 6. The upcoming special election will be the third bond request voted on by LPS vot­ ers in less than three years. Area residents voted down a $64 million bond proposal in November 2022 and, by just a 337-vote margin, defeated a $39 million proposal in August 2023. District officials have added an informa­ tional “Bond Proposal” page to the district website, lakewoodps.org, providing a breakdown of what the ballot proposal would fund. The page also includes other information such as common questions, details on enrollment trends and a tax calculator. <« > •r students and grade levels at LPS’ three remaining school buildings, with Lake­ wood Elementary School then housing the district’s Great Start Readiness and Early Childliood programs, special education classes, Kinderstart and kindergarten pro­ grams, as well as first and second grades. Lakewood Middle School would be the home for third- trough six±-grade class­ es, with Lakewood High School hosting seventh- through 12th-grade students. Jodi Duits, LPS superintendent, said district officials would most likely seek to sell the building, if the bond is approved and Woodland is then closed. The district’s desire is to sell ±e building and property,” she said. And, LPS might already have at least one potential buyer-the Barry County Cham- A* A.* 111*" Dennis Mansfield '.f I / /• rr * ✓ J 7’* i r* L I 1 /J) ’■‘Yj X Jb 4 I wru e ■ xe Al i •'IF* j’.l I > < I r t t » i L-'“’ F V "j" r • A >z u .p d .1: . .t. > i .Ail A ’f ! -it .*r^ t I t I r U-- F ■ **• -9^ I I J 1 r I I f i r » V * > I A I J > <n iS^ ' 19-** i’ I » i I I * /'• ■ H 1.1 i t# - J '-T? - T- y 1: (r 15 I rtc< 1 X Ils I -J. ’ £ci f 1 »'« r-.-* q^xi T''!1ji9 ve'/jOsS miiBr XTi o I& ?€2< « 6* q i 7 l» ' (tr-^rj;johbc .r I { T .Hi jqt’J ' " t. 52CQ iff ■i 4* •» t • L ■ , .19 / jubiiaatoqtfilitSia •1 « *1 f^ M M •T* : •J**. Art*i r* nr'» » ( • ^■1 a*M4 *-» • jrff. "W ) 1 ■\** 1 ;4.. v' »'I* r 1 * i j I 1 s* I e I * M' >r Hastings library set to host pair of Earth Day events April 21-22 t»*** V X «•* ’ »*.*■ mF -4» y $ >*'<■ ■. F* A t Mother Nature has put barn engineers to the test these past few weeks. Two barns in Maple Grove Township were taken down by strong winds earlier this month. One of the barns, a century-old structure located near the western boundary of Barryville Road in Maple Grove Township, was constructed with sawed timber beams. Common in barns built in that period, the construction style proved strdng enough to house hundreds of animals and provide crop storage space during its lifetime. It met its match in the recent windstorm. Another barn, a newer construction, succumbed to the same winds less than 2 miles from the century-old barn on Barryville Road. The barn’s poles and cement bases, framing lumber, meta! roof and siding material can be seen in a pile blown hundreds of feet from where it was built less than 10 years ago. Photos by George Hubka/MG News Service HASTINGS PGSFONNHNG APTS CGNTFP I Professional Events .*^4 ev^-iL- GRAND RAPIDS r SYM^^) • 7'*^?*>» 6 •1 > Crand Rapids Symphony Musie of Harry Poller Sun, 4/13 13:00 pm available include: Arboretum (2-4 players) - Build the arboretum of your dreams while trying to prevent your rival from doing the same; Bosk (2-4 players) - Navigate through the four seasons and lay claim to the land with your trees and leaves; Forest Shuffle (2-5 players) - Gather valuable trees and attract species to them for points; Reef(2-4 players) - Grow a vibrant reef, arranging it beautifully on the seafloor to score big; Hive (2 players only) - A strategy game where you use insects to trap your opponent’s Queen Bee in a clever abstract challenge; Cascadia (1 -4 players) - Build the most harmonious ecosystem by puzzling togeth­ er habitats and wildlife; PARKS (1-5 players) - Hike through National Park tiles, collect memories and admire breathtaking scenery; and Morels (2 players only) - Walk through the woods, collect mushrooms and cook them up for tasty points. In addition, DayBreak, a cooperative game to decarbonize the planet and create resilient societies, will be available for demonstration. Expert gamers will be present to get you started and to answer questions. Pre-registration is encouraged - but not required - to ensure there are enough materials for everyone. Register online at hastingspubliclibrary.org or call 269-945- »k mi-. \3 •' P‘-"''->i: i* .•>* •^e . U Hi V i The Hastings Public Library is set to be the place to be forthose looking to celebrate Earth Day, with the local library slated to host a pair of events on April 21 -22. On Monday, April 21, the HPL will pres­ ent episodes from the series, “Weathered: Earth’s Extremes,” an Earth Day movie and discussion starting at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. The Barry County Earth Alliance is recognizing Earth Day by helping to host a viewing and discussion of two episodes from the series which investigates why some believe there are more extreme weather and natural disasters than ever before, and teaches individuals how to prepare for such events. The first episode, “Not ‘Business as Usu­ al,’” to be shown April 21 explores positive climate tipping points, what our weather will look like as our climate changes, and which communities are most vulnerable. Then, “Climate Crossroads” examines changes in ocean currents, electrification and nature’s role in reaching net zero car­ bon emissions. Then, on Tuesday, April 22, the HPL will literally play host to EcoPlay, a funfilled evening ofeco-friendly board games on Earth Day beginning at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. The attending will be able to select from a collection of board games that celebrate nature, conservation and sustainability. 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'*’9 A* <F J -- s Ik . ■^-4s 4 « *w ■ ^a I 4ft ’r» 4 T4 rUT » • I « 41 J h I II I i I T 4263. - DM ' y I r * I 1^' I M 1 s •L J i , A « X ■ ! rV ► ^QSbe\/ -^ea&ew ef^^€ti£Mal \ fcV ■ ') 1 [ DIVA Jazz Orchestra Fri, 4/2 T.3F) pm J J .h I J I k-4 Ideas: Grad Quilts, Toss Pillows, Placemats, Tablecloths, Pot­ holders, Aprons, Towels, etc. 4M t ‘Iickets: haslings.ludus.com | 269-818-249 Wi Other Events _______ If* Jesus loves yog 'll* QUESTIONS: ASK US HHS Choir Follies | Thu, 4/171 7:00 pm Senior Aeademy Awards Sun, 4/27 5:00 pm Elemenlary Musieals Mon-4'hu, Apr 28-May 1 6:30 pm w I f 218 E. Stale St.. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Mnndav-Fridav 6 am-5:3Q pm: Saturday 9 am-3 pm ' r k‘ ' *1 I 1, Ut pi* •* 5X tr' \ ' "X >1 %. 1 '“'. I I Hubt Cleaners Pickup Station i * .. >?* . 11 ^' r st; ■^. '.«A I ■ I ; i i WM 4- i ’111 I -•i* t 1 •X- * i i I 1 4 »• \v ’ his I: 44 ' I s s a I ^1^ & .1 A I A ' * Jr >. •t <"?a �b k 1 I 1 >4 fin’K ' ■ www.HastingsBanner.com I \ Thursday, April 10, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER ‘■<1 i' HASS HEADLINES I ■ 19 91 ■ I fr I 4* II A A b k 1 Dr. Hick Damico I I LI I strti a» J ’Er »rj * 4* Bnit£BH IMF ♦ - * _«■ t ? The future is now for Hastings Area School System Here at Hastings Area School System, our new mission and vision — our why — is clear “Exceptional schools, exceptional community, building successful Saxons.” We are embarking on a bold, for­ ward-thinking strategic plan to place Saxon students at the heart of every decision. Our focus is on expanding what we do well, responding to community needs, and ensur­ ing fiscal responsibility to create a thriving educational environment A key priority is strengthening early lit­ eracy and math. By implementing targeted programs and professional development, we will equip students with the skills nec­ essary for success. We will build successful Saxons starting with a strong foundation grounded in the educational core. Career and technical education (CTE) will also be expanded, providing students with real-world experiences and pathways to higher education and the workforce. Through partnerships with local business­ es, we will create opportunities that benefit both students and the community. We will graduate Saxons that are ready to impact our Hastings community and beyond in •Tkisitiveways. Responding to our community needs is a core component of our path forward. We will actively seek input from families, businesses, and stakeholders to ensure our programs align wi± the evolving needs of Hastings. Whether trough curriculum adjustments, support services, or extra- yr; F' .vu: Im ♦I V‘ u -mmcrj / r? % h 7' K c r '■w i>l. J •< ♦ a 1 ♦* c , ' • fV " 'r- r » k r •, fcl e •nr z 5 .U ■' 1 na: ^''-V r lb ' < w t 9 I ». A I" ' ■*X V. » X I < I r0 I s J k 1 K. I L. '’■*!. K. f % L .. c r X ■ u f I I & I > * 4' .fl Ca.. > A. .J ’*»&; S r “•S Pr ’•biu. ’C s R C'O’’ XI t ’A i 1 I I if n I J I ifil/ i ‘I Jtt'ht' 1 / ♦ T, r. * M 1 1 s r» •X '0 K ‘x • I ■ ■■'■•Ik-, f % I V -x is***- A* • ,x itJ *' . I tzu L I ♦ ' ■« * ’«. li ! r* n 4 a a > .--I « K_ >■ A •• J' , ■JifJ' 4t:i k e* if ... * I A • v» *•.. I f «1 curricular opportunities, we will remain adaptable and committed to serving our students and families effectively. We are committed to revitalizing pro­ u rams that directly support student achieve­ ment while ensuring internal collaboration and transparency. Community partnerships will be strengthened to foster shared re­ sponsibility' for student success. Safety will remain a top priority, with continued investments in school security and mental health resources. Effortstoattract andretain high-quality educators will include com­ petitive salaries and professional growth opportunities. Fiscal responsibility is at the core of our plan. We will rigorously evaluate K-12 programs, focusing on those that positively impact student achievement Programs out­ side our K-12 educational mission or with a negative financial impact on our general fund will be reconsidered or phased out. We will explore innovative funding sources to maintain financial stability without com­ promising educational quality. With a shared vision and unwavering dedication, we are shaping a future where every Saxon student has the opportunity to thrive. Through excellence, innovation, and responsible stewardship, we will build a strong foundation for generations to come. Hastings Area School System — where exceptional schools combined wi± an exceptional community work together to build successful Saxons’ r r; 7:?«s5!£* I : • ...^_ 4 ' . ' 4 DO YOU REMEMBER? -X n ij 11 1^ • •• • 'll. A I *- * I 1 • T T It 1 f *=» *>** > A >*1 <1. Ei J®' ■b * '-'y‘ * •> /X- WiU VvA «* *5 I 4 I I '. « ij-f, i I * ‘ 1.> J At* W"" ^bA V ( I k- f !.« < < J r, »J •M J'. ►. ^5? a .* , - 1 r * I 153EE 1 «L. cut'll I I K« I. ’ i. 1 I ! L J ■iWi-y .J A * RELIVING HISTORY IN ‘GRAND STYLE’ i 4 \ — BANNER OCT 19, 199Si Civil War reenactors from the Michigan Light Artillery conduct a weapons demon­ stration at Historic Bowens Mills Sunday. The participants reenacted all aspects of life during the Civil War, including sleeping in tents, wearing authentic era clothes and conducting battles. Rain and cold temperatures kept many visitors away, but the actors were kept warm in wool cloaks and pants, part of their Union or Confederate uniforms. Other attractions at Bowens Mills included a tribute to President Lincoln, compiled by Mike Hook, with such artifacts as pictures, a replica of the gun that was used to kill Lincoln, and a lock of the president's hair. J --VCnni lijJ “r—I < ir I I e*y . >s i?3wn^^ .J.M pn > 1 1in '■-’123''.} w MilijsIMstItWililf fefUDlf Willi If I I fI I 9^^ I < t i I I »’ * r 13)1 nsenilB iisRnuE (111 5^*’ Si,;*' e Rep. Gina Johnsen to host community office hours in Sunfield and Ionia 1 I ‘i- « 41 - / a I ' w;.. < un I I ' r State Representative Gina Johnsen will be available to meet wi± constituents during upcoming office hours. __ The meetings are scheduled * i • r (*. Qjlib J • » ‘I J I » I* J ; fe?» I rr4" I I I I 4 1 d I b and Barry counties—a chance to engage directly with Rep. Johnsen. Constituents are invited to discuss their concerns, ask questions, and share their ±ou^ts on state and local mat­ > A. r *• -f» SAn. ^fi. t • L I V J 1 -f^ ■r J#®’- . !;i »■ >> * ?' b:'u aS 4^ I 1 » t ."i Monday, April 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sunfield United Brethren Church, located at A 8436 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. in Sunfield. Saturday, May 3, from 1 to2:30 Rep. Gina p.m. at Restore Church, located at Johnsen 430 W. Main St. in Ionia. These meetings provide resi­ dents ofthe 78th House District— which includes parts of Ionia, Kent, Eaton, ..^k'r •a Q k !• - *T, j I I *4 • k*- ; ’.-rh- 11 h J 1 I • - ) 3* K > 1-. Ay ^•99^ k A * ,- ’sl* 1 'I*** I f I A TREE SERVICE of the year. ’’Measles is a highly contagious disease that continues to circulate both in the U.S. and globally,” said Dr. Adam London, KCHD health officer. ’’This case is a reminder of how quickly measles can spread and the importance of vaccination. We urge residents to check their immunization status and to get vaccinated, especially if planning to travel internation­ ally or into areas with active measles outbreaks.” The infected adult recently traveled abroad before returning to the U.S. and traveling between Michigan and New Jersey. Indi­ viduals who were present at the following locations on the spec­ ified dates and times may have been exposed to measles. Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can stay in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, continuing to infect others. Symptoms typically begin 7-14 days after exposure, though they can surface as late as 21 days after exposure, and may include: • High fever (may spike to over IO4°F) • Cough • Runny nose • Red, watery eyes (conjunc­ tivitis) • Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin • A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin People who were at the above locations during the specified times should monitor for these symptoms for 21 days after exposure. Anyone experiencing symptoms is urged to call their healthcare provider before seek­ ing in-person care to prevent fur­ ther spread. ’’Measles can lead to serious complications, especially in young children, pregnant indi­ viduals, and those with weakened immune systems,” said Dr. Kris­ tin Oldenberg, KCHD medical director. “Fortunately, the mea­ sles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing measles. Two doses of the vaccine provide 97 percent protection against the disease.” For more information on mea­ sles, visit the MDHHS website. — DM > AME DAY SSRViCh NEWSPAPER J • BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy sin­ gle walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-818-7793. Bachman Field PUD, final site plan OK’d by planning commission Molly Macleod Editor The City of Hastings is one step closer to seeing a new housing development built on the northeast end of town after the Hastings City Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Bachman Field planned unit development (PUD) and final site plan on Monday. Now, the plan goes to the city council, where it will consider whether to approve the site plan and PUD. Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have proposed building 119 detached single-family homes on a 38.25-acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The development, which would be built in four phases depending on market saturation, will consist of a combination of ranch-style and two-stor)' homes. The Bachman Field development would be adjacent to the existing Woodlawn Meadows planned unit development. Mike West of Allen Edwin Homes spoke on the project on Monday. He said he and his team worked to incor­ porate suggestions from the planning commission that came from last month’s preliminary PU D review in the new plan presented on Monday. One significant change was the widening of some lots that were initially too narrow to adhere to city standards. Rebecca Harvey, the city’s planning consultant, pointed out that while the lot sizes in the site plan reviewed on Mon­ day now meet the city’s requirements for width, the depth of some lots are still under what is required. West admitted there was some confu­ sion when it came to adjusting lot sizes. ’’Our understanding was we were to increase the lot widths to 75 feet so the meet the R-1 standard, not necessarily the lot size. The depth of those lots is somewhat constrained,” West said. “ What we did do, along the south side... we lost two units and distributed that width across units one through 10. So all those meet the underlying R-1 standard.” The smallest lot proposed in the final site plan on Monday is 8,250 square feet. Should the PUD and site plan be approved by the full city council, the Bachman Field developers will have more flexibility with traditional zoning requirements, like minimum lot sizes. Planning commissioners approved the PUD and site plan on Monday, recom­ mending them to the city council with variances granted for lot depth and a review of sidewalk connectivity. Thanks RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL X Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned . f *f 1 f b r i' CTir’ ‘'J I yew 1 ■ '■ J X .■• 4 a > ( I «|V i k g: r: A ( A ■ z » *(' t! •* SCOOP! 1 I I / ■ ' ■aH ' ► I p f t A , .d I If you see news happening, or if you just wont us to know about something going on... <f» J I 'f 4 ll It IJ ; ij ' ’5”* t k .1 X 1 I ’ I f-. 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BATTLE CREEK I av K AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE ♦ * H I * A « A c • • • ij- A Ikv * ' J TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 The Kent County Health De­ partment, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, recently confirmed a case of measles in a Kent County resident. This diagnosis is the county’s first confirmed measles case since 2013 and Michigan’s second case DEADLINES 1 •* CLASSIFIEDS Officials confirm Kent County’s first measles case in over a decade ADVERTISING 'A f r i I ters. No appointment is necessary for attendance. Forthose unable to attend, Rep. Johnsen’s office can be reached by phone at 517-373-1796 or via email at GinaJohnsen@house. mi.gov. MM 5 to Kim at The Wildwood Books and Music Store in Downtown Hastings May 1,2025 Girls Night Out 5-8 p.m. Opportune time to check wares/wearable of Mjolinar J. Forseti from Rags to Ragnorak Art Studio P.S. I hear cookies are involved �I Ik 2 9 6 Thursday, April 10, 2025 TUF HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com * f J w I •. t OBITUARIES 1 i liT X I f VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I J 1. I L.’ I 4 '' 1 Marzella Zook Marzella Zook, age 95, of Middlebury, formerly of Lake Odessa. Ml passed away at 2:15 a m., on Saturday. April 5. al her residence. She was born on December 9.1929. in Clarksville. Ml, to Norman and Erma (Birkey) Kauffman. On August 1.1948. in Clarksville. Ml she married Dale Zook, he died January 9. 2016. Surviving are two sons, Daryl (Maxine) Zook of Middlebury, Duane (Kathy) Zook of Sarasota, FL; daughter, Susan (Mark) Thomas of Middlebury; son-in-law, Lloyd (June) Weaver of Darby, MT; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Dale (Elizabeth) Kauffman of Middlebury. Calvin (Nola) Kauffman of Elkton, Ml; two sisters, Donna (Ron) Sape of Statesville, NC, Carol (Sam) King of Forest City, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; daughter, Marilyn (Lloyd) Weaver; and sister, Pauline Kauffman. Marzella was a farmer's wife who lived in Lake Odessa, Ml, for 60 years before moving to Middlebury, IN. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, cleaning, cutting blocks, sewing, and quilting, leading her to create hundreds of > I i Hands-Free Law, roadway safety the focus of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month quilts and comforters for family, friends, church, and missions' organizations. You would often find her in the fields and barn helping Dale with crops and cows. She was passionate about the Lord, and you would often see her read the Bible. Marzella was a member of Bowne Mennonite Church in Alto, Ml where she taught Sunday and Bible School and oversaw the sewing for many years. She attended Riverview Christian Fellowship. White Pigeon. Ml. She loved her family and enjoyed the many visits on Sunday nights. Her family will miss her greatly. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday. April 14, 2025 at MillerStewart Funeral Home, 1003 S. Main St. Middlebury. There will be a private burial service prior to the 11 a.m. memorial service on Tuesday. April 15. at Riverview Christian Fellowship. 69212 US 131 South. White Pigeon. Ml. Services will be conducted by Pastor Glen Gingerich. Memorial contributions can be made in Marzella’s memory to Water for Life or Urban Ministries. Online condolences may be offered at millerstewartfuneralhome, com. In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout Michigan are teaming up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for a high-visibi lity enforcement effort during April. Throughout the month, police officers across the slate will remind drivers about the dangers of distracted driving while enforcing Michigan’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect on June 30, 2023. The goal of this initiative is to reduce traffic crashes caused by distracted drivers, ulti­ mately preventing injuries and deaths associated with mobile device use and texting while driving. According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, in 2023, there were 15,136 motor vehicle crashes involv­ ing a distracted driver in Michigan, which resulted in 5,889 injuries and 59 fatalities. In 2022, there were 15,441 crashes involving a distracted driver, resulting in 5,905 injuries and 57 fatalities. “While we are encouraged by a decrease in the number of distracted driving crashes and injuries, we must also acknowledge the increase in fa­ talities,” said Katie Bower, OHSP’s director. “This should be alarming to all roadway users and amplifies the need to encourage safer driving behaviors. Officers will be stepping up enforcement and on the lookout for anyone who is texting or commit­ ting other Hands-Free Law violations while driving.” Distracted driving has become a ; deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky actions include adjusting the radio or GPS, applying makeup, eating and drinking. Any activity that takes your eyes off the road and your hands off the wheel is extremely reckless and can have devastating consequences. Research shows the most common crash type for distracted-driving crashes in 2023 was rear-end crashes, which accounted for 48.7 percent of •T L VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM Worship Togeth er at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To e An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. > 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. J b Bi: * I .4' TO 1 V 4 i r ij I I i *1 >• r '>1.' ' 4» X I' * J Emma Miller, WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH »O: I it Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nurser>' (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor 8609. Roger 10:30 to 11 ;30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Wednesday night c • •ii 9 Saturday. Mass 8 and II to 7:30 pm. a.m. Sunday. 4 > I I ■ L ' ' ' j Thursday, April 10 - Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1959 film starring Tony Curtis and Cary Grant. 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 - Baby Cafe. FlGX^Ob' Hhashngs Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 m II w Hot UneWob ft Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 3 - £»«“ 9 I f tUi .>'■/ i ■f ' A Vf* K-*' *■1 1 iJi- : I ilT Ik I 4Ct^ Ji r rr;' t * q 1 » I • •' '/ej f ,•' I 9 b »■* I > b* * J J •4 I- 9 I « i w I I I t r'jh li *! J 4 M-’-'* 'I I' .. . .nrir 1. t itni . hi' 1*** ) I « L;:*' I ir<* !' LV * ;‘. l- *,1^ a I !iof?fe=- , r*T. **♦ -z ti > I J -*'xe * 4 , .9** t < k-' Lri r i V % u> Vi' I 11 I » u- r I i h c jfl’i’’-*’. s •T JK * ‘ •^. ' i J I .X • -■? , ir 'sa ;»ib T > *4 I » r •* I .. w-M-; O' i * >ti.'W * ‘ *1 A i I 1 * •' . J A / ' I *jr* ;i:St!KJ!i w CA M * s* WSitefflffi-'aTXafiito 1 ■-Tfexi'ftiiOEJiJsi ni,i)sinittHj««Ji}isai ’•r»? > y. ' “*w rite; « > 1 . « » —. J* xv 'Mbit x?;: 5- * I i ■Ij': » 1 ► ’V ;:r.i w J i..\ X K > Mb * * a 4 * * ** • V '5^ * A 4 er j T •« ♦"5 >*•* J i' *<■» < I -'.V .k. .’®:'a(!ft!,'- A r bk .WfM&i * *4. TV •— I - •4 •* J Utani^i,^ > J. 4* -"vi « 3’»»ikl»i Ka.uJto.^rr^'*^ 9t»» k KJ < • >«v ‘ «»«* S J ' *'■ '<' *' I.* * IK. <• * ■ s ’^« vastly-., 10 a.m.; mahjong. 5 p.m.; chess, 5 ■ 'vTb’l p.m.; Why Homestead? To Tackle ■ * il ebe 'M Today's Challenges, 6 p.m, (Ik ’ '4N* ■* 't* >♦ Wednesday, April 16 - Itsy Bits. sy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; Writers’ Night. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling O ’5aisx « 4 'S C ' r •» « , “i-u ^«v A X «. < Sto‘X^ r n « \» fK the library, 269-945-4263. Mb. 1" IM. S W * « J * st i > Uli* I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 4- > S- A, »k 14I ' *J S a \.i 1^ K. V XAk. •w X Trail Kick-off Saturday, April 12 Toads. Can you hear a “peeper?” Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. “Jump into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 — April Storybook Walk: Frog vs. Toad" by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for the first social hike of the year as staff officially unveil the redesigned Walnut Trail. —r * i information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ April 1-30 — Michigan Frogs and * “ IIM .1 > J— r ±4 A < I X Ir I L > I n * f *. X, ' ■ X * * •WW i • •M‘ Those interested can register for these events and find more (I t t - APRIL 11-17 - « A 9 '•'h SCHEDULE PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: •< I I . ’* f fle • '9^- I k * HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 948-8004 for information. Service: 10 a.m. ’{ i and 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday r 11***:; V V .ft t 'fZ. J p.m. Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service Study .Ke Ofi»‘^4 „-6. J •«» 1.; School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible f ’: C’ >• I / f •' AflT** ( Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH i I. 4 V * Ite Pastor t*4 f 4 a A f ft 1V *► 4 : i c I methodist.com. Pastor Brian Assistant 9« « I < J * Jl A 4 t r* Teed, 91 to -‘is 56 Website: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Email hastfnic@gmai 1.com. s 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 4 r> I Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone Pastor Tod Shook LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH all distracted-driving crashes in 2023. “One traffic fatality is too many and often preventable, if people focus on the roadway rather than be distracted,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan Stale Police. “Through our partnership with OHSP and edu­ cational initiatives influencing driver behavior, we’re making a safer Mich­ igan by reducing roadway crashes, injuries and falalilies.” Bower pointed to some meaning­ ful data from Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) that shows since the Hands-Free Law took effect on June 30, 2023, Michigan has seen a 10.5 percent decrease in mobile-de­ vice distraction. CMT, a Massachusetts-based tech­ nology company, utilizes safe-driving programs that help drivers save on insurance and better understand their risk. Drivers voluntarily enroll in the programs, which generate data that CMT uses to track and analyze driver behavior on Michigan roadways, such as smart-phone-related distractions, with the goal of reducing risky-driving habits. “These vital indicators translate into lives saved,” Bower said. “While we are making gains, it’s crucial that all drivers and passengers be aware of the dangers of distracted driving and how it impacts all roadways users.” Ofthe 15,136 crashes involving dis­ tracted driving in Michigan in 2023: 5,490 crashes (36.3 percent) oc­ curred at an intersection. 2,940 crashes (19.4 percent) in­ volved a lane departure. 2,558 crashes (16.9 percent) in volved a distracted driver aged 20 or younger. Violating Michigan’s Hands-Free Law can be costly: For the first of­ fense, a $100 ticket and/or 16 hours of community service; for the second offense, a $250 ticket and/or 24 hours of community service; and for a third offense within a three-year-period, the driver must complete a driving-im­ provement course. For more information about Michi­ gan’s Hands-Free Law, visit michigan. gov/DistractedDriving. MM J' I ■ - ‘ i K, ■ J * - k - •A << 'A, ft'J b'x 1 Sk ‘ s fc* I x I ^•'1 * X trail map. Monday, April 14 — Bird Brains with the Barry County Bird Club. 9-10 a.m. Join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and the Barry County Bird Club for a social birding hour. Tuesday, April 15 — Cedar Creek Book Club. 10 a.m.-noon. This month, the club will discuss "Buzz, Bite. Sting: Why We Need Insects" by Anne Sverdrup Thygeson. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. 9 K '•ij t- ’e•.P * ’• , v*_ w •» X % *4 t' I 11 *«ir * A I Cb*. 15 *ixN' k si * V '€^ k X X t 4 0 ‘ *. i» <• ‘J.. X ( V * I ■*. ♦ ♦ «>« Vi ‘Q •» kb. 1 k �% ! I f ’ 111 V 1 I; >1 •> I X- s st Bk ■ X. I * ■ e > Ai 4b. Aia,^ u MA ’’Si,. JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT I I I Robert E. Faulkner was bom in 1910 and grew up in Barry County in the villages of Delton and Middleville. He shares with our readers his memories of those early years. He continues: “Juanita graduated from Battle Creek School of Nursing in September 1932. She then took the state board exam and passed it with the highest marks of anyone taking the exam. I was, of course, very proud of her. She continued to work at the sanitarium, and sometimes as a private duty nurse. The sanitarium paid her 40 cents an hour for regular duty, 50 cents an hour if she worked in the mental ward. “I was anxious to find a job in Battle Creek so I could be near her. As we entered the fifth year of the Depression, there was no improvement. Some 20 million people were still unemployed. In spite of this, the Kellogg cereals company business held up. From March to September, the plant was busy, but in the winter, business was slow. I had put in my application and the first of March I was called to work. “For years, the Kellogg Company had operated three, eight-hour shifts seven days a week. As the Depression deepened, they changed to six-hour shifts in order to alleviate unemployment. We worked six days a week for 36 hours total. The pay was good, (and) with bonus I earned around $35 a week. When I got my first paycheck, I asked Juanita to marry me. She agreed and we set the date for April 11.1 couldn’t afford an engagement ring, and Juanita didn’t have a diamond until we had been married many years. “We were married at my folks’ house in Delton. Mother decorated the living room with flowers and the local Methodist minister performed the ceremony. Juanita’s attendants were her roommates. Dot Mulder and Ruth Robbins. “After the wedding, we went to the house that we had rented in Level Park just west of Battle Creek. Sometime before, I had bought Aunt Bessie’s Chevrolet for $120. “I had very little money and had to borrow $20 from Juanita to buy a suit for the wedding. The day after the wedding, I had to go back to work. That morning, I awoke with pink eye, which Juanita also came down with a day or two later. We were very poor, but Juanita worked when there was work and we planted a garden. The house rent was $25 a month. “Juanita kept track of our grocery bills and in the first year, we spent $104, or two dollars a week on groceries. Our most expensive entertainment was an occasional ice cream soda for 15 cents. Otherwise, we visited friends or they visited us. When we both had a day off, we would frequently drive to Delton, to visit or play a popular card game of the time called “500” with my folks. “The summer was hot and dry, as we were in the midst of a great drought that engulfed most of the nation’s midsection. The lakes had dropped to their lowest levels ever, and one lake that I fished as a boy actually dried up. This was the time of the Dust Bowl. Nature added to the suffering of the Great Depression. The nation was in a somber mood. Gloom and despair were everywhere. “We moved to Wattles Park, which was east of Battle Creek and closer to work. The rent was the same. The furniture we had was all secondhand, donated by the Eldridges and my folks. Juanita cooked on a two-bumer kerosene stove. - “One night, she started supper and we had gone into the living room. When we returned to the kitchen, the stove was in flames. ‘Open the back door,’ I said. I picked up the kerosene stove and threw it outside. My hands and arms were burned but I had no lasting scars. “We had to have a stove. We found a Westinghouse electric range for $87.1 paid $10 down and $11 a month. This is the only item, other than real estate, that I ever bought on the installment plan or on credit. “In the Democratic landslide of 1932, the whole county of Barry had for the first time gone Democratic. My father was determined to win back the seat of the State House of Representatives for the Republicans. He declared himself a candidate and campaigned all summer and fall. He won easily for the next 10 years and was the Barry County represen­ tative in Lansing. “In late August, a foreman from Kellogg’s came to me one hot, humid afternoon and said ‘Take the rice dryer.’ The man who attended the dryer had just been carried out with heat prostration. “The dryer consisted of slated baffles from ceil­ ing to floor. This slowed the rice so that the hot air blowing up would have time to dry the rice. The temperature in the room was rumored to be at least 130 degrees. There wasn’t even a fan for the worker’s comfort. “On this particular day, the humidity caused the rice to run wetter than usual. The wet rice would clog up the dryer and my job was to take a poker and break up the clogs. It meant constantly facing the hot air and walking back and forth in front of the dryer. I was determined not to be carried out like my predecessor. I would walk once in front of the dryer then go over to the open window to get some cool, 95-degree air from outside. 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A •.'Ijt; iT 4 I u < k 1 I i r 'V r. 9 < ri t 9 • k* ' i t *1 ) mj I ) f j I I z/ f f: E. I ■f I 3P * ' £ 7 > '2 ♦ ♦ 4 J? » r 7 Thursday, April 10, 2025 > !• A X < THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com * I .- Ar L never used. A multigraph is different from a mimeo­ graph. Type was set in slots, as a drum rotated with a crank. The type was inked by roller and sheets of paper were fed in by hand one at a time. “I decided to see if I could get some business mak­ ing handbills for grocery stores. I got an order for a thousand copies from one grocery. I charged them $2.1 went to a paper supply house and they cut a ream of paper to the size that I needed. I encountered no problems. “They did have a picture of one item. It was a small copper plate mounted on a piece of wood. I was puzzled as to how I could use this with the mul­ tigraph. However, I discovered that I could remove the metal from the wood, bend it over the drum and clip it on. Luckily, it was just the right thickness to work with the type. “The next job I got I will never forget. It was an order from Brown and Johnson Grocery for 2,000 at two dollars per thousand. “The first problem I encountered was that my type font had only two large O’s. I made a cast of the O in plaster of Paris. Then, I melted some old type in the furnace and cast an 0. It was the right thickness, but only about half the O printed. I didn’t know what I was going to do. Juanita suggested building up the lower half of the 0 with nail polish. This worked fine. Next, I took the Good Luck Margarine and pried it off its wooden base and tried to bend it as I had with the last order. The plate broke in two. It was made from type metal instead of copper. I replaced the plate on the wood and decided to stamp each sheet by hand. It seemed that everyone went wrong that could, but the worst was still to come. “It was one of those nights when everything seems to attract static. When I fed a sheet of paper into the machine, it would stick and wrap around the drum. I had to pull the paper through with one hand and crank with the other. Juanita volunteered to grab the sheet as it came through so it wouldn’t stick to the drum. “At one point, I became so frustrated I picked up the machine and started for the window. Juanita stopped me, as I supposed that I hoped she would, and we went back to work. It was long after mid­ night when we finished and I still had to stamp each sheet with the Good Luck Margarine plate. Of course, many of the pictures were crooked or not evenly printed. I did what any good farmer would do, and put the best sheets on top of the stack. I delivered them on time and collected my $4. But I gave up the printing business. “Juanita was about seven months pregnant and unable to work, so we were without any income. There was no unemployment insurance in 1934. Dad was quite concerned. A week or two after I was fired. Dad told me that the Brach candy salesman who lived in Delton had said that there was a fiveand 10-cent store for sale in Coloma. I was consid­ erably less than excited. When Arnold heard about it, he laughed and said, ‘Are you going to be selling bras and panties?’ This more or less reflected my own feelings. “Looking at the map, I found that Coloma had less than 800 residents. However, I had no other prospects and on Oct. 9, 1935, Dad and 1 went to Coloma. We looked at the store and then drove around the countryside. There were orchards of pears, apples, peaches and cherries everywhere. Then, we drove north from Coloma a couple of miles and discovered Paw Paw Lake. This was a beautiful resort lake with pavilions, dance halls and restaurants. 1 realized that the Coloma trading area was several times as large as the town itself. That afternoon, we went back to the store. If we can take possession right now, we will take the store,’ he told Mrs. Grant, the owner. She and her husband owned a larger store in South Haven. He gave her $3,500 for the store and put $200 in the bank for my store account. “As Mrs. Grant prepared to leave, I said, ‘But she is taking all the change out of the cash register.’ Dad said, ‘She is entitled to it. Go to the bank and get $20 in change for the cash register.’ ‘But 1 don’t have $20.’ “So, Dad gave me $20, and at 4 p.m., I was the owner and manager of the store. I signed a 5 percent loan to Dad and he left me alone in my new, strange world. “One girl worked in the store full time, which was 50 hours. Her pay was $8. The store rent was $30 a month. There was a coal stove in the back for heat. The heat and lights were my responsibility. “The store opened at 7:30 a.m. and closed at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, we were open until 10. “The store was sparingly stocked, probably not over $1,500 worth. The fixtures were handmade. The day of the five- and 10-cent store was a holdover from earlier times. Most of our items were five cents to one dollar and some more expensive. We had an extensive penny candy section. The candy case contained chocolates and chocolate-covered peanuts, chocolate drops (35 cents a pound), jelly beans, gum drops and other items (mostly 25 cents). Other items included school supplies, cosmetics, stationery, small hardware, toys, thread and other notions. And, yes, panties and bras, as well as overalls and so forth. “When I took over the store, there were Halloween napkins, candles, and jack-o-lantems in stock. Sales were slow during the week, but when I counted up Saturday night, I had $93 from Saturday’s sales, all in one-dollar bills. We had not taken ip any larger bills. This was more money than I had ever had in my hands at one time. “After the store closed, I drove my 1930 Chevrolet to Delton where Juanita was staying with my folks and proudly displayed my roll of money. Everyone r s^1 ‘ 1^. •l r I M. V-z % s I ( Pb Ik S6^‘ *- A >» t A A 1 *▲ <k 1 1 i « • t * <Jr i'-' i * < A u: X tA ^•2 t A > S^> - »? z < 1 A •J- :. Za s t •4 > < • • z/. A* ’ si'z •i-i 9 .4 X - ‘T* ■* > * 4 •z: / J 9 1 7 k Robert and Juanita Faulkner circa 1932. was glad to see me so optimistic. The store’s major supplier was Butler Brothers. I placed a small order with them on Monday. But there was a problem with« credit. It took about three weeks to get the order shipped. This was probably a good thing, because it j took me time to build up my bank account. “On the 25th of October, my folks called to tell me that they had taken Juanita to the hospital in Battle Creek. Juanita had wanted me to go in the delivery room with her, which I did. Frankly, I didn’t enjoy the experience, but I thought the baby was the most beautiful child that I had ever seen. “Juanita had chosen a doctor she had worked with at the sanitarium and had great confidence in. As luck would have it, the doctor was called away by the sudden illness of his wife while visiting in Wisconsin. So, his assistant took over. He was a brash young doctor who was better suited to be a plumber than a doctor. He used forceps to pull the baby out. You can still see the forceps mark in front of one ear. “We named the baby David. I was a proud father and took endless movies of him with the movie camera my father no longer used. All of the pictures were in black and white, as there was no color film in 1935 and 1936. “Back in Coloma, I rented a big, old house on a shady lot for $25 a month. I moved Juanita and David in just before Thanksgiving. The Eldridge family came to have Thanksgiving with us. Juanita’s delivery had been hard, and she was still not very strong. She insisted on doing everything for her guests. 1 was worried about her health. “Of course, Juanita’s parents came to see the new baby boy as soon as they could. They operated a filling station and restaurant in Sandborn, Ind. They worked from 5:30 in the morning until 8 or 9 at night. They were fine, hard-working, self-reliant people. “Juanita’s father, Burt Mitchell, was from West Texas. His family moved to Texas from Kentucky. Burt was a cowboy for a time and then a blacksmith. He was an excellent horseman. “Juanita’s mother was bom Mae Green. Her family moved to Indiana from West Texas when she was a girl. This is where Burt and Mae met and married. When Mae’s family decided to move back to Indiana, they (Burt and Mae) decided to go with them. Mae’s brother, Ray Green, and his wife, Bonnie, went with them. “Ray Green and Burt Mitchell bought a coal mine, which was called a wagon mine, and operated it until it burned. They had no insurance and lost almost everything. Juanita had two sisters, Ella Mae and Mattie Lou, and a brother, James. Ella and Juanita were born in Texas. Juanita was 4 years old when they moved to Indiana. She was the only one in the family to attend college. “Juanita’s father was outgoing and warm. He was obviously very fond of her. Her mother was more reserved and kept her emotions bottled up. Like many reserved people, she indubitably felt very deeply, but she didn’t show her emotions. She was a very good businesswoman. Burt would have given the shirt off his back to a friend. Mae was the balance which he needed.” To be continued... 44 f �/ * J 'i I I - .1' O'.-.' < z !i -a-' /I >{',4 8 I k r I Thursday, April 10, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or it you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 17, 2010, as Document Number: 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number: 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($57724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 87 and the West 172 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, RC. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03)(04-24) STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS FILE NO. TRUST Trust In the matter of: THE MICHAEL R. NORRIS AND CAROLE A. NORRIS REVOCABLE TRUST, dated August 16, 2016 TO ALL CREDITORS: * NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Michael R. Norris, who lived at 442 Stauffer Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058, died on March 14, 2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of MICHAEL R. NORRIS AND CAROLE A. NORRIS REVOCABLE TRUST, dated August 16, 2016. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Andrew R. Cove was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust' are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Andrew R. Cove, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4-2-2025 NATHAN E.TAGG (P68994) 202 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 ANDREW R. COVE 4115 DEWBERRY DRIVE MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 616-889-4711 < 1 www.HastingsBanner.com I• .C- > ■'.i J A y ? • •9.’ • 4 ' «V - z J ir z: • J < ,< ■'.ir z* • J « • STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the Matter of Frederick 0. Wurm and Marian K. Wurm Trust Date of Birth: Frederick 0. Wurm • 02/23/1931 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Frederick 0 . Wurm - surviving Trustee , died 03/20/2025 leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Phillip Wurm. Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/04/2025 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Philiip Wurm c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 12,2025 - 7:00 p.m. 9 t €• k. I " <1f A u T V « ? XU J •w* * f I « • Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Bellmore, Mayack Absent: Hall-excused, Jamesexcused Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve Resolution #2025308 Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement for fireworks tent Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement and for fireworks display for music festival Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Adjournment 7:16 pm • <r,-'r / 1- >' \ ' /II ,•> zh O'i 4H ./ .i f J i: r f u 4 £S t/ .-r I *■' >e I I F '• i- 4 iF 'T ■ U' < t rt, I .-1 ?' V . J til . 5 I >• - I 1*4 » * I* t r y F.' * 'Jr'-' 111 ’ f I I I I . ' f i I »• jy » 1 * *z I k 4/ A»* I ► I < I / iV ♦ t'i. • 4 4 k I* z .'J ( 2 i .>'1 , 4 60 ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Russel Paul Minehart, deceased. Date of birth: April 17,1958. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Russel Paul Minehart, deceased, died July 31,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the, estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jeffrey M. Minehart, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3-26-25 William B. Millard P39054 211 E. Water St, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 Jeffrey M. Minehart 5101 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois, 60640 (269) 501-2708 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2025-030078-GA In the matter of Jacob Kraft, a protected person. To all interested persons including; Angela Rybitski whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on April 23, 2025 (via Zoom) at 3:15 p.m. at Room FC01, 206 W. Court St.. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty 41960 for the following purposes: Petition on appointment of guardian of incapacitated individual, “Zoom Instructions." Desktop PCS and Laptops: Go to Zoom website (zoom.us). Click on “join a call.” Join using meeting ID: 5030695658 Tablets and Phones (Apple and Android): Install the zoom app from the app store or play store prior to the call. At the time of the call aunch the zoom app and join using meeting ID: 50306795658. If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability, or if you need a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. Date: April 7.2025 Darren Findling P51350 414 W. Fifth Street, Royal Oak, Ml 248-399-3300 Jamie Smith 12 Little Long Lake Rd., Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 269-200-7853 Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor I-.- J J i ( r* i * I I i 9 I i 1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 25-030091-GA fl , « 'c * . I I : y • I w r- V 9 I T I it / j J In the matter of Ronald George Mclelland. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: any and all children/heirs of Ronald George McClelland, including Ronald P. McClelland and Patrick McClelland whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 4-30-25 at 2:30 p.m. at 220 W. State St., Hastings, 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated Individual. J I > I .f k 1 1 J I r r r . I X I« I 1 J I I 4; i r r i J 4 I juft- > I 1 1 Date: 3/20/2025 Lebenbom & Rothman, RC. Michael J. Lebenbom P48775 2701 Troy Center Drive, Suite 450 Troy, Ml 48084 (248) 362-9699 Lashawna Monts on behalf of Clearstream Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 240 East North St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 9045-9564 I J r r vUi’''-' f/ ■ I I ' vrt'> 4’ I J - r k 'i Jf I I I 4 1 B ♦ ** * NOTICE TO BIDDERS f ■r I ft BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION rti •T* The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (8) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickups. Career Posting I » I 4 I ; t I s t 9 V* I Barry County Road Commission Operations Superintendent A t - p i5i r.i I ' V I k * 1 COMMIT s /• A f * .J— 7^. •1. : 4^ r * I f 't'. -..it I s L 1 . * -r i Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:30 AM, Monday, April 14, 2025 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e. #240020 or #240080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website wiww.barrycrc.orq.. please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. 4 V - 3^1 tt V t 5^ JC i (8) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 1 >rK 4WD Duramax Diesel. Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW &amp: Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors 1 1 -Titanium Rush #240040 - Orange Title - approx. 6,200 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Thunderstorm Gray Truck #240010 - Green Title - approx. 26,000 Miles- Minimum Bid $59,500 1 -Cardinal Red Truck #240060 - Orange Title - approx. 15,000 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 (#240060 includes color matching fiberglass truck cap) 1-Thunderstorm Gray Truck #240050 - Orange Title - approx. 16,500 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1 -Sterling Metallic Truck #240120 - Orange Title - approx. 21.170 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Black Onyx Truck #240140-Orange Title-approx. 17,500 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Summit White Truck #240300 - Orange Title -'approx. 8,300 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240310 - Orange Title - approx. 8,600 Miles - Minimum Bid $59,500 NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold. Are you an experienced leader in road maintenance and infrastructure operations? The Barry County Road Commission is seeking a highly motivated Operations Superintendent to oversee and manage our daily road maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for our community and a consistent, engaging, and safe environment for our road warriors. V •» m hie »» jduanocKC J -•j .K. I the Commission. 1 tel I ) 1 L Why Join Us? . .X ? • l*«6is to I W(ti • • • • • I I «■ 1 Competitive salary range: $82,000 - $100,450 Full-time, exempt management position Opportunities for professional development Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Competitive Insurance Package, 401K Work in a dynamic environment where your contributions make a tangible impact on the Sia *,4 4 A 1 I *•■ <sIl••—. -*L «|i I d I I J community I ? Hj * How to Apply: Ki ’•t •WB t A Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Brandy Casey, HR Coordinator (bcasey@barrycrc.org) by April 21,2025. For more information, visit ^nnv.barrycrc.org click The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of ► * I d. - » ORANGE TITLES are MUNCIPAL TITLES, b I ’d I < I “Employment” on the homepage. t I « i Join us In shaping the future of Barry County’s roadways! k s 4 ■ •R ** ■ > I ■ ^fc***- F> X» I r r 1= k i s NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: TABLED Case Number: SP-02-2025 - Cherish VanderVoord (Applicant); Craig & Cherish VanderVoord (Property Owner) Location: 7841 Marsh Rd, Plainwell Mi in Section 20 of Orangeville Township Purpose: Request to operate a dog kennel per section 2343, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance, that will train rescue dogs to be service dogs. Case Number: SP-07-2025 - Mark Kauffman; (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 203 W Dowling Rd, Dowling Ml in Section 30 of Baltimore Township............................ Purpose: Request to operate a sawmill facility in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district in Baltimore Township, per Section 2368 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-08-2025 ■ Denice Cook (Applicant); Denice Cook and Heidi Morehouse (Prop­ erty Owner) Location: 7911 Keller Rd, Ml in Section 13 of Orangeville Township Purpose: Request to cons*:‘uct an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-09-2025 ■ Todd Porritt (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 11320 M 43 Hwy, Delton Ml tn Section 7 of Barry Township. Purpose: Request to convert a commercial building into a restaurant and event center with food sales and live music in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 2328 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. „ MEETING DATE: April 28,2026. TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 4 * X 4, NOTICE TO BIDDERS fin BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION I / N 1 I' k : 1 t I 1 TI •’.lA r Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 24, 2025 for the following items. r L * I I k 1 I I ft . ’»v ! ' I I I k »!i 1. I!' *k Y' f i ! 11 A ft' • .■5t Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the I: Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site I at www.barrycrc.org, I '•'s k >.5 a feu » 4 I " ■te t ' ’*D *■ I ♦ 4 t t I s rte 'k k. \\ * *s ft A’ f • I Selective Guardrail Brush Treatment - County Wide I \ s *> * A % » I X • » J 3 4 4 1 * I k 'c k » South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission mem­ bers before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkee5ler@barrycountv.or_a. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Depart­ ment. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayFriday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the nearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabil­ ities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following; Eric Zuzga. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. ’S)- ‘ I The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Af fb.. k I i 1 s I I p i: I BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Chairman David Solmes Vice Chairman Jim James Member Jamie Knight r•V s - r I *4 i V 1 f I.* fl -t’ * * Ci I ''Ji « « 1 .4 \ '' S. d, t *1 ** ‘Wb'W 1 ____________ t 1 ♦ ♦ * 1 1 J X s 1 1 ________________ I 4 II I ‘I Sarah VanDenburg. Barry County Clerk f," 'V I I I I �k c I 1 f k ’h' •Im THE HASTINGS BANNER wwv/.HastingsBanner.conn J f I 'S' k r I ). X 'ft t 'O' X V> . 1 4--'' I. 5 Id. I 1 a '.‘11 A •P 31 ’ J ' L M 1 Ci 4 L J f i r I * u I < t ) • s »J 'Qi. I •k i -61 '-1 le ■' .L >I * 1.3:' Vh • I • 'Hi, r. ; '*:b * ,9 h .‘'IV • > I ' 9 I 'll.. 4 , b J [ 1. C' I > ' 1 • < 'i. ' F "0 ■ r. k I 'Ok . )<■ * 1 ‘O * ‘ 1 ■■ 1 •A I 'ax'2 kVu 1 ‘J 't •■■v -Tu -' k. j .V 'J 'U < I ' Ou 'f L k 3L ;Lv. V. ) 6 ■ nt b *. i«. I A cJ A. is 1b I il Ki • k Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 12, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,835.93 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16: thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 178 W Broadway St, Woodland, Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined MCL with >n accordance abandoned 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 3, 2025 Trott Law, P. C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557462 (04-03) (04-24) I I » I j J •I' •u It c 1 I •C. : “*, X 'i • ► k-’ C' , -Ml ( h •O1 I. •r. c 4' . . I u • /W r* 'Ou t'i“'6 k 1 I 'X I ; '’Ou n .. I J 1 0 1 T •t I 0 'ih • io Ot. '-;5 Ik (> 'mt*.' .0 JOk. I I ''ili i □ : 1 I I I A ■•k 'm if •• I w h- K- I k J- *■’ -T au^bc - ‘’■j f. Sk 4 1 ’Jp 1 1 (-5 l* D! t •n-i ./n® •btK ' '■'fti ’’riu iQx, SO': iQf., I f I V • k‘ 1 h 3L i •1 *iC Ou * » 4-’ r 1 »;si’ ' All . * on rv. 1 hi,' Cl V 1 I ''Si ‘C I I I ** I ' ' J' t I hlo- c I * ’2 tHQi 1r; • 9b ' •i6 - 5* ■ I IX T •n} ir 1 V ’ r t « .. '' Ofc I .) ' If! y *w Cii.. .. J •) ■IS ' H. 'U I <r I C-: f afig . uTT^rg--' -rfFfJ I ■*»Si}w*. .V , 0 JI ..'r^faju.: I./ r “ - r *. !< Uk A I’h ' -n'j V •X I\ V r»^n', .,■'' '< I » 4 £Mu 1 I 1.. r» .A 1 • I I ‘'vrJi *.,• T'. J Ahjr .,'V' I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 1. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Mortgage Mortgagee: Original Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 22, 2015 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) I I ;8;: ? :nlKr I RESOLUTION 2025-9 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARDS APRIL 2025 to MARCH 2026 I r -4*4^ 'WO, 3JJ17 1 • 11.’- F <1 t. ih[t ' ibuil *) > I , •» I r: ’ I j I ► $ I » u . Prairieville Township Board* Regular scheduled meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. unless otherwise posted: October 15 April 16 November 12 May 21 December 17 June 18 January 21 July 16 February 18 August 20 September 17 March 18 Planning and Zoning Commission* Regular scheduled meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M. unless otherwise posted. April 10 October 9 May 8 November 13 December 11 June 12 July 10 Janua^ 8 February 12 August 14 September 11 March 12 Park Commission Regular scheduled meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 P .M. unless otherwise posted: October 27 April 28 May 19 November 24 December 15 or 22 June 23 July 28 January 26 August 25 February 23 September 22 March 23 Zoning Board of Appeals: Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. when necessary: April 2 October 1 May 7 November 5 June 4 December 3 July 2 January 7 August 6 February 4 September 3 March 4 Library Board: Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 :30 P.M r I b . 't e. ■ .UI I IR r. •*■• 4 _ k fcno x-jq-oelV/Ufi 1 rr r • 'UU V/ 11 A r -’IR V- * O’- r 1 I .. gppr, • n I i I J :J< \ ■? v< - b.r ! J r— f r* • ■ I I <11^ I I z u.. tor J HE U sr c I I I I r 'T' I '/I I I I i I i { *~»-*5^* ■( ■ X n - 1 I 1 4 « .Gf’ I “J J r iid'd I■ » 4 I 1 « .4< f Ui"" u f 't City of Hastings / « , A n*'' > ' I 1^^ < ^0 . W. ' ? Notice of Intent to Fill City Council Vacancy I J ,11-1 1^. I T 1 i' ) ) 4 ’ '’ 4? d.. < r « I I “ p „F> I-' ■ w la • T I ■ ‘-I I L 4 4 ±111 ’ , I ii! I I J K , I » I {. ( i The City of Hastings seeks candidates who are residents of the First (1st) Ward for appointment to the Hastings City Council. The appointment will be for a partial term ending December 31,2026. Ward maps are available on the City’s website at www.hastingsmi.qov. I Jfl I J’ ■J ’ .V r r •i G ‘ r ?' I T 'i ’ C -C r •• < ..r 7 J' 1» I J' I - ^1- ,r (” , nr.^. l< ti I f I' . 1 4 I I c r,.r' I I J ■( ♦ ’ » 11 ,iO I : •hi'.’ 0" }*»• •) 'I 9 I t .f V I f i X' -J r r J'" 4 J ,( / < J I I ■jr !t I I I Interested persons are encouraged to apply for appointment by completing an application form available on the City’s website (The PDF application can be found on City of Hastings “I Want To”, under "To Apply for a Board or Commission” or at Hastings City Hall. Applications must be completed and returned to City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, by May 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM. For any questions, please call 269.945.2468 or email lperin@hastingsmi.gov. t Linda Perin City Clerk f I 1 t x*- « I I I k f 9 ,1 II nf Thursday, April 10, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION 25-1 74 -CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF DWIGHT H. WESTER, Plaintiff, V. LISA EVILSIZER and SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE, Defendants._______________________ David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff TO: LISA EVILSIZER SCOTT R. MUGRIDGE Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, file a Notice of interest in the real property located in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as: LOT #3 OF BLOCK 3, OF THE RECORDED PLAT OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. TO THE MICHIGAN. ACCORDING EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Commonly Known As; 309 E. Main Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 At least 3 days prior to the hearing dated noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 28th day of May, 2025, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date and time. Dated; March 26, 2025 Vicky L. Alspaugh (P42572) Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13.2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015, as Document Number; 2015-004008, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Rfth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number; 201501192Z, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329.33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1 /2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning: thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case NO.23MI00269-1 (04-03)(04-24) r ■ 1 ♦ ♦ SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 21,2025 Called to order at 6:30 p.m. DeVries, Present: Stoneburner, Doster, Goebel, Pence Agenda and Minutes approved Public comments were received. Department Reports were received. Approved: Payment of bills Adopted: Mutual Aid Agreement Budget amendment Computer upgrade Budget Public Hearing Public Comment Adopted: Res. 2025-2 General Appropriations Act Res. 2025-3 Investment Policy Res. 2025-4 thru 7: Board salaries Res. 2025-8 Pay Schedule Res. 2025-9 Meeting Schedule Res. 2025-10 Office closed calendar Public and Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned. Submitted by: Rod Goebel, Clerk YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. Group Your Community Connection NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this » information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as; 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 PR #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number staled in this notice. Dated: April 10, 2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 �Jd' Ik ;■ SPORTS Ai \ f ; A VI I .1 I £ V ■ r .,^i III :: 10 Thursday, April 10, 2025 I c z www.HastingsBanner com irf b / ff • » I > t . i ■.::}r DKHS duo has college soccer plans all set Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg senior goalkeeper Johanna Houtkooper hopes her favorite high school soccer moment is one yet to happen. The Panthers won their way into the district semifinals a year ago in the Divi­ sion 3 state tournament and Houtkooper hopes the DK/Martin team can take an­ other step or two in the state tournament this spring. No matter how far the DK/Martin girls go this spring, there is more soccer ahead for Houtkooper and at least one of her senior teammates. Houtkooper signed her National Letter of Intent to join the NCAA Division 1 University of Wisconsin Green Bay Women’s Soccer program next season April 1 at Delton Kellogg High School. Fellow DK se­ nior Teagan Hamlin signed on with the Lawrence Technological University Women’s Soccer program back in De­ cember. Both girls are four-year varsity players at DKHS. Houtkooper got conneMd with the UWGB program through ner participa­ tion in Shutout goalkeeper camps. “I talked with the coaches and then eventually went on a visit and I just fell in love with it and kind of knew that was my spot,” Houtkooper said. “I visited, and talked to other schools. I was kind of waiting for that feeling like that I could see myself there. It’s a very nice area. It’s very youth friendly and just people friendly in general which I liked a lot. The coaches were nice. I met some of the girls and I got along great with them and then I was like, okay. I can see myself here. It's not too far away from home in my opinion. Just enough where 1 can still like see my family and still have my own space away from them.” She had two big brothers who played soccer at Delton Kellogg. Gavin Hout­ kooper wrapped his senior season as a keeper at Kalamazoo College last fall where he led the Comets in saves in all four of his seasons. Johanna didn't make the transition to being a full-time keeper until high school, when she had to make a decision for club ball and was starting to think about playing collegiately. She said she just feels like she has more control over a game as the goalkeeper than she ever did on the field where an opponent can throw a number of defenders at one player and take them out of the game. Houtkooper started her soccer jour­ ney chasing getting drug along to her big brothers’ contests, and then rolled through a slew of clubs over the years most recently participating on a TKO Premier team and with the Midwest United program out of Grand Rapids. Soccer started as a family thing for the senior midfielder Hamlin too. “I played AYSO as soon as 1 could. As soon as I could” Hamilton said. “Then my mom and Claire and Avery Barker’s mom coached me in AYSO for a little bit ... I have an older sister and she got put in soccer. My mom (Autumn Hamlin) has played soccer her whole life,” Hamlin said. “She has been to World Cups. She has played in Ireland, Like, she’s been a lot of places to play soccer, and I think her love for that, and us growing up watching her play kind of like rubbed off on me a little bit. I grew my love for the sport when we were forced to go watch her games for indoor or that she coached. During halftime we’d always go out on the field and mess around, have to be forced to go to her games that she’d play in for indoor, so that she ’ d coach and during half time we’d always go out in the field the best around.” She’s felt blessed to be a part of the Dan Bulley Soccer School club program in recent seasons. Hamlin is looking forward to studying graphic design and marketing at Law­ rence Tech, but also was on a hunt for a school where she could keep playing soc­ cer. She is not ready to give that up yet. Hamlin returned from an ankle injury to score the opening goal in the DK/Martin team’s playoff win over Parchment a year ago, and she too is really looking forward to a senior season that includes a bit of an extended postseason run. She has loved building bonds with her teammates from Delton and Martin over the years, and said winning team Rookie of the Year and MVP awards has been a highlight too. Houtkooper plans to study mechanical engineering at Green Bay. J I 111#' I*’ ll I I _ r■ ir 1 , J 1 A g ’4 X. I 1 * f z • ■r a r. -%• > y — « I J t & I X i i ■■ ♦ I w if I d'Z’ r t O' y. 9 I ■■tai C tax f. . -All* '..,7 F* e la >> ' -.4 ^>’1 I y; szS’'’*' .Mj ? ,-{F , <-ir I 4 •s I r F »■' •X. b Delton Kellogg senior Teagan Hamlin is joined by DK/Marttn varsity girls' soccer coach Alan Mabie (right) and assistant coach Ashly Wilson as she celebrates signing on with the Lawrence Tech University Women’s Soccer program for next season. : i 4 l.tf •. ■j i 4 I I ’ U*r* J I I MV . i I i rt 1 1 r '•■>’■» I I J # -1 I k’ I !• I f J i J I I i J' « I M I -1 I’i “ * ) 1 »J . A I j ,I iV I R rz 4 • * 1 p# V. . i I . •*/ V**' r i # r 4* I b t is 5* pT •B W** x« M * *1 - 4^ “*fiJ» *<• ;>x:£ 4 SEE » 9* . < i,»^ 4 • sT rtfS4 i ^r. ) f X • £ * * B •^-.' f. t:f *’ • 4 «.* i f * r - v< wt w-r* _ * >p ** 1 4» 2 I I I i H * c hw Wit wto i® fi *W i < i »* Delton Kellogg senior Johanna Houtkooper signs her National Letter of Intent to join the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Women’s Soccer program at Delton Kellogg High School April 1. Photos provided s I I 1 1 f i I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 8, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Carmen Pirok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: April 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $224,989.80 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records. Common street address (if any); 1879 Pine BIf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 3, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557359 (04-03)(04-24) - X ! Jiles headed north to continue soccer playing days * ~>ai I • ( I tflMW 1 ** w >♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor » /«! iS^ 115 A’ He liked it in the summer. He liked it in October. He likes to snowboard. The Wildcats have courses of study he’s really interested in there in Marquette in the Upper Peninsula and a spot on the soccer team for him might have been the biggest draw of all. Hastings senior McKinney Jiles signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Northern Michigan University Men’s Soccer program next season inside the Hastings High School gymnasium March 21. “I went up there during the summer to go to one of their camps,” Jiles said. “I talked to the coach at a camp, I met him down at Michigan, and then went up there and he was super nice. 1 loved it up there in the summer time, ±en I went back up there in October to do a thing with all the players and stuff. 1 liked the players’ vibe, and 1 got to meet the head coach (Alex Fatovic) for a second time and he was a good guy. 1 liked his attitude towards his program and what they were offering. “[Fatovic] is really involved in it and he is pushing all the players every day to be better. The school is also growing up there, and I feel like I can grow with the school as well as the soccer program. I am either going to do construction management or I am going to do cyber security and defense. I haven’t decided yet. Jiles has played a lifetime of soccer already. He led the Hastings varsity boys’ team with 14 goals 5* & s SL V 14^ ' __ ■*’I j V MPtMWkB r»ih'. .J : * RIW I z •4^ >• I \* \ - # > « ¥ »t , ■ 1 z u r* rV' j .. f p 1 I fl ■ 11 1 • -r* '*s I . ' \ f s t:> I ’wr f i * SB®.? /J5{\ z-=4Tks I I ri.jm' Hastings senior McKinney Jiles is surrouned by family members in their green and gold swag as he signs his National Letter of Intent to join the Northern Michigan University Men's Soccer program in Marquette, Mich., next season. Photo by Brett Bremer ij’, 11 a '’C r-* , t1 i« '1 ** li * ’U-.’i « \T ■> i;»* •^. J n in 2024 and earned all-district and First Team All-Barry County honors as a senior while also being an important member of the Hastings varsity football team as its kicker. Jiles also was a member of the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team in high school. 1 have played at the lowest with the YMCA, and I have also played in the top leagues with k» the MLS programs for years,” Jiles.said. “It has always been a passion that I have had and I have always enjoyed doing it since I was a kid.” He knows moving up to the col­ lege level he'll need to continue to work on his touches, and he said he also has to make sure he’s physically at his best to compete in the NCAA Division II level. 1 1 v‘ iiC* ». 4 -•I ’-4 s J f > *- f '> 4 >» i T A 4 I 4 •i ’^•hu I I I I• I » LiI i t k I I I t I * 1 I « I ) i JAIL Continued from Page 2 -Ron Neil -Barry County Community Mental Health CEO Rich Thiemkey -Barry County Jail Administrator Pete Nevins -Corrections Sgt. Kellie Smith -Hastings City Council member and corrections officer Jon Rocha Al so represented on the initial stakeholder committee are representatives from Abon­ marche Byce, a consulting firm conducting a feasibility study for the jail; SecureTech; the county’s attorneys and other financial consultants working for the county. “I’ve talked about safer communities, I’ve talked about the need just to look at this as a broader aspect — not just as incarceration, but as rehabilitation and as we move forward witli this, how do we set this up so that we have something that makes sense to our community, tliat financially makes sense to our community, that works tor al 1 tlie different parties involved from the prosecutor to our corrections staff' to our sheriff' to the people who are out tliere to our 911 responders to our community mental health people, tliere's a whole lot of input that needs to go into developing this plan,” Jackson said. While Jackson said plans for the new jail will begin with the stakeholder committee, the community will soon be directly in­ volved with the process. “To start with, we’re using a bit of a stake­ holdercommittee. Thatcommittee will even­ tually evolve into a community committee witli more community people involved with it once we get to that point,” said Jackson. In Februaiy, commissioners voted to approve a proposal from Kalamazoo-based !• consulting firm Abonmarche Byce to con­ duct a jail feasibility study, which would es­ sentially jump-start the local government's attempts to finally address the outdated Barry County Jail. Barry County will pay the firm $42,000 for the process, which will provide insight on how to most effectively move forward with tlie project. The extensive study is expected to take from four to six months, giving commissioners and the new stake­ holder committee this important intbnnation already this year so they can use it to hatch a plan to bring to voters. The study will probe the feasibility of a few different scenarios; building a new jail at a new site, building a new jail on the existing site, renovating the existing jail at its current site, renovating and expanding the existing jail at its current site and other alternatives that may arise during the study. ♦ ♦ v» *U4 ' ’X k % » »n (I 4.^ I t f 1 4 1 « « lx y 1. I 4 4 ;> V. ‘t. ) ‘ lu 2 , t X 1 i •^r I I a 'lU- i: I >4 I . h( <• <> I A 4 V V 1 1 1 ’'.J I •' X T(K I •.1 < > •’ I ) 1 « i “ 4 I 4"* Wb * s / 4 J Cl ' ■f < I u 411 > 4 f “W f I ■* ’ I a ■) I Ui I I ' S ' 1 I f: I * 1 r 1 k I 1' i- 'J X 4 'h i i' "i # a I t 4 I : < • 4 ••t -*1' r * 4 r 1 r I 1 ’ I X I, t ■** k u > .4 I \ I II . 4 * I k k c. "v f f . I ' * ♦ ♦ 1 I 1 1 1 �'ll A hX*. I I I >1 Ilk noh It www.HastingsBanner.com j ? I *■ •A • •1*' •(r<I « f Mr .mt u •r I •A J *• * I <r -r * 4- .'J I * < 11 t *•1- •H Thursday, April 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER i 1 4A SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS I I' i c I •< * I I 1 Jn * K A r U •I ** Mib I II I I I. a DK talent balanced throughout track events Brett Bremer ^Sports Editor ! "t.-. “Ke IR 9 r IB f r •i —• X' f 7 f IJJ I f ‘ t rroobar- I •;. I TO®’* C* ■j' noqJ,; 'lb , I •' I * I 3 5 , iT J \. TX .'•'1 •. - I I • ] .' '.1 ‘ irT' T 8® L . ' ; 3fc9Wdfi|< ■T Y t T«?iwaai.’ ; r' i. no 1 r • d I '-'‘UJCl I 4 I ^■-£31 If» ( X A T « i I.' r f t B3J t p X 1 ’I J - 7’1 U -H I ■»- % I r ■i Jj . • I a.4. ' i bu- I CMieu I w iG J 6^ a 1 ■ H ^54 X 1 I 1 "b ‘ i ►t .1 ft k ‘ •I 1 t Sb* bbJ’. I r. I I I I < I. jlV 18 !q^1i>aijl I ^ssseffitio n 'J I ,* A I < J i ■> —J * 4 r, Ilf. I' I' J ' • f- r ' F*« I 2 ■*^•5 .I Faa “F»* a <4'1 «... .fair! I' • w I « 4 1 *L< si ft L i.?'' I *$ r c-:SL » It a ?ijj . . IT:I ,'m J 71^ <5 .1L4 I f •t • I 4 + •' r A« ■J I EL 7{. I J k M, I i I & al 'i Hs *r‘nni1 illEUp t 1 I : I irqiBBJC 1 > , A few Panthers got some runs in at the 'Grand Valley State University Indoor Laker Challenge last month, but the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team’s outdoor meets prior to spring break were postponed. That has the Panthers, most of them anyway, rushing back from spring break to open the Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference Central Division season at Gales­ burg-Augusta Monday, April 14.TheDK team will also see a tough Constantine team Monday. That will be the first oftwo SAC meets in the week ahead as DK also plays host to Schoolcraft and Hackett Catholic Prep Wednesday, April 16. ‘'Our numbers are up a little bit from last year as far as the roster goes in general,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes said. “Actually, we’ve got a really big sophomore class. A lot of new kids. A lot of rookies. So, myself and fellow coaches we’ve got our work cut out for us in terms of trying to figure out who should we put where. “I kind of jokingly said, it’s going to be one of those season where at the end where we finally figure it out and go ‘oh, we should have had this kid in that event all season long. It would have been a great help to have a meet before break, he added. Not everybody on the team is new to high school track though. It is a diverse group of student-athletes for the Delton Kellogg team this spring with competi­ tors spread across the grades and across the events. The returning senior group is powered in part by some excellence in the field events. It’s a group that includes Wyatt Finney who qualified for the state finals in the long jump at the end of his fresh­ iii w. r •zj I r J > .. .1J ’4 I \l ■i. 4 s I ©;'.l •l J r •ic I, man and sophomore seasons. Cooper Sandusky in the throws and Ezra Smith in the pole vault. Senior Chase Spaulding returns as well, and coach Grimes said he has a handful ofpromising seniors out for the first time this year including sprinters Myles Hatton and Cyrus Bain, and the exchange student trio of Rafa Cotta, Miki Hovi and Jaime Saura. Cotta and Saura could give the DK distance crew a boost. The Panther team knows it has at least one stud distance runner in sophomore Landon Madden who turned in the fastest time ever on the Michigan International Speedway course at the cross country state finals in November. “He can run distance, and quite frankly we did time trials and he had the second fastest 100-metertime in ourtime trials,” Grime said, “and he wants to do some more field event stuff as well.” The junior group has a few stars too in track newcomer Tyler Howland in the sprints and jumps and Nick Muday, a pole vaulter who coach Grimes said is “is always the last one at practice every single day. He is intent on making it to state in the pole vault. He just missed it last year.” Howland brings some athlet­ icism coach Grimes has been trying to get into the track program for a couple of years. Howland will still be golfing with the DK/Martin varsity team has his primary sport this spring. Coach Grimes is hoping to get Carter Lynch more involved in the pole vault where he can combine his speed and jumping ability. The DK coach is also looking for good things from juniors Deegan Castaneda in the distance runs. The big sophomore group is high­ lighted by Madden, pole vaulter David LePert, sprinter Jace McPheeters, throw­ er Evan Fleser and newcomers Kayden Conley and Logan Damron, who ran J •IF •C’*’ D 1 < I -< - l*A —■7 I .'ff •l 4 ;B •i 4 X. t : a F % r« Is®" I 't "A —X ; SMW .■ '* J 1 V .z Landon Madden Photo by Brett Bremer track in Colorado as a freshman before moving to DK. Damron had the fastest 100 time in time trials for the Panthers this spring. “I could tell just by looking at him,” Grimes said of Damron. “The first time using starting blocks. He claps into those blocks like he has done it before apparently. He is quick. He just missed the finals in the 60-meter dash at G VSU.” Grimes is looking for freshman Ryan Sinclair to work to be the Panthers next strong hurdler, and hopes for contribu­ tions throughout the spring from other freshmen like distance runner Jace Hilton, middle distance runner L.ane Steele who’ll also attempt the pole vault, sprinter Jessey Ellard, Joseph McCoy and others. The DK team will do its best to com­ pete in the SAC Valley Division as it shuffles its line-up. Grimes expects a lot of tough competition. The early test against a Constantine team that went to the MITCATeam State Finals last year will be a good gauge. 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Nick Haas, a 2007 DKHS graduate has his former high school classmate Bobby Fisher as the new JV head coach, and they’re taking over aprogram that is led by solid group of returning golfers who they also have some time to work with. The DK/Martin team brings back four guys from its 2024 regional line-up, which competed under then head coach Jim Hogoboom. That group includes sophomore Grady Matteson and juniors Carter Brickley, Tyler Howland and Gabe Smoczynski, Matteson was the DK/Martin leader on the scoreboard throughout his fresh­ man season, and he had a ninth-place finish last year at the team’s regional tournament last spring that left him just two strokes shy of qualifying for the lower peninsula state finals. Matteson and Brickley have been named team captains already this spring and coach Haas has worked to get them involved in sorne of the program’s day to day decision making - what tourna­ ments to play in later in the season and what teammates to pair up in a Ryder Cup style event later this year and those types of things. “I can definitely see some experience with them,” Haas said of his returning group. “I can see them being competitive with each other. Thats kind of the goal too, to have them compete against each other in practice to kind of gear up for matches.” . Tristan McNutt also returns to the program this spring, and there are a handful of newcomers that will work to improve their game and get into the scoring line-up like Hunter Beene, Landon Heney, Katy Watson and Jacob Monaco. Coach Haas did say freshman Jason Marshall is looking strong already and likely someone who will contribute regularly to the varsity scorecard. So far, the Panthers got in a few weeks of indoor work with nets and practice balls, and had a handful of opportunities to get out on the course at Mullenhurst, One of the trips to the course last week was to swing yard tools rather than golf clubs as the team participated in a “Rake the Course Day” to give back to the course and the Enyart Family. This is the first coaching opportunity ptNc^ <« .OA'* ♦ I*— 1 i 1^ m 'J tfJ ;< .- i: 4> |U >. t I K. *4 u J I x;.' I !jr (- i rr ...•.^' - J A X- a * 3 Wi ©IS I < Xs 4 4 r * I * * •ft’ \ “Ai I ..t I -^4 • A r f ■ 4 « ♦ f’ h. ) A I. I Vx 4 A’ r •• >4 BFf • f • *1 V• •> 4 >r The 2025 Delton Kellogg varsity boys' golf team includes (from left) Carter Brickley, Jason Marshall, Landon Heney. Gabe Smoczynski, Tristan McNutt, Grady Matteson and Jacob Monaco. Photo provided ' for Haas, a golf lover who is looking forward to sharing all the good ways to practice he has learned over the years with the high school guys. Haas said Matteson and Marshall are two of the guys he knew really took some time to get some swings in indoors throughout the winter, and it shows. With a talented group back, the Pan­ thers have some big goals. They were sixth at regionals as a team last season. The top three teams at a regional qual­ ify for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula State Finals each season and they think they’ve got a real shot at making that jump. They’ll look to be competitive in the tough Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Valley Division too. Haas said he expects Kalamazoo Christian and Hack­ ett Catholic Prep to be tough as usual in the SAC Valley. Those two teams both qualified for the MHSAA L.P. Division 4 Boys’ Golf Finals last spring. Hackett did it without a senior in the line-up and Christian had just two seniors in its regional five. The conference season starts before the Panthers even get back from break, this Friday, April 11, at Eastern Hills. 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T;4^ * •'“74 ■; IBt < I ClairQ Barker playing competitive soccer. “Kind of like most Europeans, she has played, but not necessarily organized,” Mabie said. “She has some experience. 1. • She said it has been a little while, but you can tell she has some experience. She has the kind of attitude she just goes and doesn’t stop.” A young defense has a bit of an ad­ vantage in having Houtkooper along ±e backline directing things. Coach Mabie said Houtkooper has the gift ofbeing able to communicate wi±herteammates with­ out it coming across as just a teammate yelling at them. Houtkooper isn’t the only really talent­ ed returning ballplayer for the Panthers. Senior Teagan Hamlin has collegiate soc­ cer plans too and she is opening the year asadefensivemidfield. Coach Mabie said he’ 11 push her forward when the opponent and the score allows. The team al so returns sophomore attack­ er Claire Barker who was the team’s leading goal scorer a year ago and senior Ellyse Blackbum who will play some striker and some in the midfield. Coach Mabie said that pair of girls does an excellent job of using their speed to work together. That early back-to-back against Parch­ ment and Hackett will really be a tough one. Coach Mabie said he expects the usual SAC Valley suspects, Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian, to be the confer­ ence’s toughest teams this spring. He said the Parchment program has really been booming lately and he expects that sometime soon those numbers will really start to boost those Panthers in the con­ ference standings. The DK girls upset Schoolcraft a year ago, and had some losses to graduation, but Mabie expects the Eagles to be solid again in the conference too. Delton Kellogg returns from spring break next week for a non-conference ballgame at home against Pennfield Tues­ day, April 15. Quincy comes to Delton Kellogg April 18 for one last tune-up before the SAC Valley play starts. yj'’ I r > s —wr B wl 1 •«» There wiII be times where the Panthers’ lack of depth is really tested, like a late April stretch with a Friday evening bail­ game against Quincy (April 18) followed by back-to-back Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division ballgames at Parchment and Hackett Catholic Prep on Monday andTuesday the following week. The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team has a couple early season injuries and is taking on its first few opponents with 13 girls on the roster. That leaves just two subs. It’s not really new for the DK girls though, who pushed through the 2024 season with a short bench too. That DK squad won its postseason opener and closed the season with a 7-9-2 mark. DK head coach Alan Mabie isn’t going to push conditioning too hard early on in the preseason. He said he is more con­ cerned about keeping everyone healthy. The 2025 DK girls’team is offto a2-0 start so far with a win over the Kalamazoo Ho­ meschool Cougars and the Fennville girls. So far, only the one ball has gotten by senior goalkeeper Johanna Houtkooper who recently signed on with the Univer­ sity of Wisconsin Green Bay program for next season, and that one came in a flurry in which she made two stops before the Fennville girls were able to put the ball in the net. Coach Mabie would like to see a young defense get that ball out ofthe box quicker. Senior Zenaida Lemus will be a leader of the defensive line as she returns for the Panthers back there in front of Houtkoop­ er. Coach Mabie said Spanish exchange studentNataliaGarciaArrojowillbeakey part of the defense too as she gets used to T-- **'• 4iF 1 ‘J 1 11 I £i. p •p 1“ I I /' ^eaSE'-S i rw r 4 • J R«isw<a Ta lugsiko n I r 1,^ * J *. 1 F ■v JV J -* > I I jdarArtaff I I 5 w 1 r t.-!- > / ( 1 k r j / ♦ I I?-' T < ■■ oae> i.. < » Li Ttn F 1 f - i/' jGoQAbi f 1 j1 I I I • ct 9 >5! ' 5flB ? J 8 ■^ii ;’i3S Of 1 'fcj: l> * <I w * > r ?' i i /il55 » I/ r ;^<S >n - b > : *» U fi *> J I I t -■•h I* < . I.. • k 7 ' .r • K . . ri*Tr L- ts* i; J > ^9^ in? c J r I h* 4 I I 4 ^3 I r I I I J k t t<l i < **«P I I I J i.n t I > 4 J:i. n ■/J f LSi J / J R• th iiY ’ T,.; > •’Tsi;i am 1 ' :r. ) r 1^-. « u' * . kH - ►*- U iV r ' • h-H'' rn n I ay. ' J :rc-'. J .-r j .-.- -4 ‘T’t DK girls look to improve through tough SAC season t a J -•' I h' • Brett Bremer « last month. Junior Violet- Kokx returns as the' team’s top thrower from a year ago. At her first shot put competition of the 2025 spring, the Grand Valley State University Indoor Laker Challenge, she bested her former PR by nearly three feet. The list of returnees for DK also in­ cludes sophomore sprinters Brynlee Bab­ bitt-Smith and Bethan ButchBaker, senior distance runner Jillian Leclercq and junior distance runner Elli Timmerman. Senior Miah Kohlen and sophomore Madison Gruber were key contributors at the Panthers’ first meet of the season this spring. The Southwestern Athletic Conference has condensed from three track divisions to two this spring, and both sides will be tough with the DK girls competing in the SAC Valley. There were numerous freshmen standouts throughout the SAC a year ago, and it was a young medal stand overall. Only two seniors won conference titles in individual events, and only four different seniors even finished in the top three in individual events. The DK girls open the SAC season at Galesburg-Augusta Monday taking on the host Rams and the Constantine girls. DK will be home April 16 for a conference tri with Hackett Catholic Prep and Schoolcraft. f < Sports Editor There are a few solid holdovers to carry a young Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field squad this spring. The Panther team, once again led by head coach Katie Ingle, has a couple young sprinters back, a solid distance ■ crew, its top thrower from 2024 and at least one speedy young hurdler to go at the 2025 season. The list of senior returnees is led by distance runner Kylie Main who was 12th in the mile at the 2024 Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference Championship. The distance group for DK also brings back junior Elli Timmerman who had an eighth-place finish at the conference championships a year ago. There were just a few underclassmen who managed top ten finishes in the SAC a year ago who are back this spring. Junior Izabelle Gruber is one who will be a top scorer for ±e DK girls this year. She was sixth in the conference in the 100-meter hurdles and ninth in the 300-meter hurdles as a sophomore last season. 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'’ 4A ,.4k- 1 -7Hf\ Elliot Rogers Coach Adams said the team is also really looking forward to the addition of first baseman Mitchell Swift, ajunior, and freshman infielder/pitcherOwen Rogers. The new DK head coach said he knows that it is a challenge for his guys to learn his new program in such a short period of time “for a game that is simple and yet as complex as base­ ball.” As ballgames it underway he is looking for his guys to be competi­ tive in every at-bat, pitch, and game. The Panthers got one whole bailgame in so far, a 24-7 win over the Battle Creek Central Bearcats. The DK boys were 6-3 last season against its five opponents in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central this spring. Holland River went on to win a district champi­ onship out of the division a year ago. The DK boys jump right into SAC Central play as they return from spring break. They will be at Galesburg-Augus­ ta for two ballgames Tuesday, April 15, and then visit Martin for two April 17. The Panthers head to Middleville for the annual Barry County Invita­ tional Saturday, April 19, and then will be home in the SAC Central for the first time April 22 hosting Saugatuck. New Delton Kellogg varsity base­ ball coach John “Coach JP” Ad­ ams is learning he has a team that can battle through some adversity. Adams has spent the past four sea­ sons as a varsity baseball assistant at Schoolcraft under head coach Scott Muffley, and spends his summers as a head coach and off-season training pitchers at B45 Academy in Kalamazoo. He’s looking forward to building a championship team, a project DK head coach Brian Risner was working on before he passed away in February. “The team has been resilient follow­ ing the loss of their coach just prior to the start of the 2025 season,” Adams said. “The team has been very receptive to the new program and are focused on the process of doing what needs to be done every day to be successful.” The Panther team was 9-20 overall a year ago, and back to lead the way from that squad are senior shortstop/ pitcher Elliot Rogers, senior sec­ ond baseman Dylan Fichtner, senior outfielder/pitcher Gauge Stampfler, junior outfielder/pitcher Keagan Hill and sophomore catcher Tucker Tack. A ‘J I •c* ■X V -. . ? X A AM Solid core back to lead young DK softball team z /■ ’XI'- * . ■W•>K <? r i Bib. • * r' * I t 1 F* I c l; k I Brett Bremer Sports Editor J •’V J ■)' ■ • r IV r j 11, is;! w !■ LA A . -r a &; < ► 1 ■ * > A third of the Delton Kellogg var­ sity softball roster this spring with be freshmen. The Panther program has 12 girls out for softball this season, and it will take time to get everybody in the right spots, but head coach Jesse Lyons expects things to be in pretty good shape by the end of the season. Ofthe four freshmen, Lyons said pretty much all of them have played on travel ball teams. “They have experience,” coach Lyons said. “What I told them is that their big­ gest adjustment from travel ball is going to be you’re jumping from playing girls the same age as you to varsity softball and competing against juniors and seniors who have also done the travel ball thing, but have also had the three or four years of high school experience.” “Even though they’re going to have some failures - stay positive. Stay confi­ dent and positive and keep working hard. That is always the biggest thing with the younger kids.” He has a few really good leaders back to help the youngsters settle in. There are five back who played varsity ball for DK a year ago including sophomore catcher Olivia Post, fellow sophomore pitcher Lana Hooker and senior shortstop Jalin Lyons. “Olivia Post behind the plate, she communicates really well,” coach Lyons • I 1 a' ^frdTTc~^- d_2T'^' I 1 4. i ntfL I r } II08C5 ■'ij L; les-r IP 3fTt(i f I ‘' fl dot ev ;C •*(! I J• ,< I . •) Elk '2 I H < A 3 I ' I 1 1 4J I .' ) r I blcj ! Jf P • / |Z'J -> i - ' .1 J c bnr 'qijL., ^3 I 'I . k ri ' iOVcjis;a:. ?Pd ifU£.2’ fit f I I i i ' :; lOb it f: a p -'J II t . % I I '^Cflp-Ls J .iCi |Z0 b I t’ u I T uii i I - ; jl ’’ »1 lil'J 4 r.r* f ’• SBtj 7^4 ^13 > ri; I 4 1 (Ji 1’^^'’ ira. r f • ,I .<'* I , , .JJ K. b i -I iL'. f 4 I !“ ' j'.'JQiSJ I / r I J; / u' r (.< t iOf . '4 jCH ' I J u -J •1 « 1 r I ■ ‘i zjJr '• J; QlflLj . on 1 ieiris'- i .pj ' r iwyULu; J pi'/ilO r r pp* H "I 4 I I * t FIRST PRESBYTERIAN nrJ 1 Mk T t' 1 •'r V / 4 > i 4 w N V z AV /K J. X r(T 4 w /■^ y. v. < 4 I > • t t J WX1 >. KA r S' A rfl \ IT \ \ \ * I z> \ '4W** A ' ‘< ft ♦ » > > V A.' r > X •' B I* . s JI ) A ■.^ A S' ' .SP-' « A 4» *JP 41- .ilk -X o • S ♦ •» * J' 4 I > «««* >..r. u f iWBMI 'r.' * * ^A-’ it-- A’ U - ■>* 4 wT'* • € - '4*’ i . 'I Olivia Post I well-coached. They do a good job would say definitely Gobles and Mar­ tin would be the upper echelon in our division.” But overall he expects it to be a pretty competitive division with Saugatuck, Galesburg-Augusta and Black River rounding out the division. “Early on we’ll focus on trying to get everybody in the proper positions and build towards the state tournament and districts and all that,” coach Lyons said. “If we get that, where everyone is in a good spot we’ll compete well.” 1 f I k ^1 s( I f I < I f i i !U|a ;,4U* I 4 IP I.J; f I 1 ■ > r I ' I I j t HP 'l^' 4 A* L .zx *1 . lb 1 T’ K ■ / !• ’ll 405 N. M37 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 www.firstchurchhastings.org r I XLV^ S 'X \' I YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US DURING a church for all ages I b I * 4 J s 1 ‘ t ✓ I •*». « t « I .S.iW* « I I *<* ■ y I CLTfiUlBR I * I I said. “She stays positive, Jalin, she stays really positive with them and tries keep­ ing their heads up and that. Lana Hooker has taken on a little bit more of a leader­ ship role now that she’s a sophomore.” Hooker and senior Lillie Steele will take their turns pitching from the circle, but coach Lyons said he expects fi'eshman Madison Muskovin to be the team’s top arm. “She has been pitching in travel ball and all that for a few years. Early on in the season we’ll definitely split it up and have multiple girls pitching again,” coach Lyons said. “That way we don’t wear anybody out.” Hooker could see time in the outfield or at first when she’s not in the circle. Paige Davis, another senior, returns to fill a comer infield spot too. The Panthers haven’t been able to get a ballgame in yet. They had a couple ball­ games postponed due to weather and a couple due to having a short-handed roster. The Panthers will have to dive right into the Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Central Division schedule. They have a doubleheader at Galesburg-Au­ gusta Tuesday, April 15, and then two at Martin April 17. They follow that up with a spot in the Barry County Invita­ tional in Middleville April 19. Coach Lyons said he expects Gobles to be pretty strong again after sharing the SAC Central title with Martin a year ago. “Both are gonna be pretty good teams again,” coach Lyons said. “They’re both r <4 i I Iappv E/Xbit 4 Tiin. if:'r I ■f A J I I 4 » f I 4 I ( 7 t l< r I * i> I y y *• •' *.k' t. x*. f K-e k I i I 'P' .fir » i / I .’ r 414f » t• 4.. 4 t -JT '■'-< 1 ».. ■ /. .J ’*'1 ’ AU ;»1 f 1 iiv- •‘J 1 •• r J / r * r !( / 1.^^ Friday April 18 Sunday April 20 Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. Maundy/Holy Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. Open your hearts to welcome Jesus as we recall our Lord’s celebratory entrance into Jerusalem. We remember the last evening Jesus shared with His disciples which celebrates His example of humble service and self-offering. We proclaim the good news of salvation through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. Additionally, all are welcome anytime from sunrise to sunset to come walk our Labyrinth to reflect and pray. 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I Sunday April 13 - 4' I 4 4 **-4* •) I .} .JL/: I it t w F • I' r ♦ ♦ U H f i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I .t 7 I Easter Brunch: 9 a.m. Kids Easter Egg Hunt: 9:30 a.m. �'t 1 I I Thursday, April 10, 2025 14 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com Vanstee one of ‘12 starters’ for national champs ♦ ’ *iX; k < /*• 4 T 4 * > I *♦ I r 1 * I I 4 * * t * < J $ i * t 1 * 4 hA jr F 4 . * : )• *r>'I s li. . 7;,*^5f t I •’J > t 5- 1 / r > 4 v;♦ 9 tv JI • I’ .$ <* T 1 4f A ' £ S' - 1 k 1 >1 ' >*• F 1 1 Grand Valley State University redshirt junior Paige Vanstee (24), a 2021 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate,, is i IS in the middle of the celebration as the confetti falls inside UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA March 28 following the Lakers' 70-58 victory over the University of California Dominguez Hills in the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championship. Photos courtesy Grand Valley Athletics had 44 of the team’s 70 points in the national championship game, and that wasn’t really anything unusual for the GVSU ladies. “T ve heard my coach say that with this team we played 12, and we had 12 start­ ers,” Vanstee said. “I guess just coming off the bench is easier for me, like nerves wise. I’m just like okay, I’m not starting the game, but like I’m gonna be in soon. I think it’s easy when the first five on the floor come out knowing the second five are gonna do just as well, and we never had a gap between the play. You could interchange every player on the starting five. So, I think everybody knew that it was more of like what you contribute to the team instead of like personal stats... it was just more like we all play and it’s doesn’t matter minutes or who starts. It’s *•; I *\ • V € J ;K •V’’ I •< { f /•r <1J f*. 3 I I *< 1^'4^ Vy. v'’ 1 I J \* I 4 I 1 X* p. f» I ( ' J i you creative? 4 T 4, NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER IZ/eMf New^aaer Group is seeking a fuil-time aper Group . 1 just like what you can do to get a win. Like how you can contribute for your team to get a win.” Vanstee was really impressed with her teammates attitude. The Laker team even had a few girls who started throughout the 2023-24 season that started coming off the bench this season, and they didn’t skip a beat. This Laker team got the chance to start building chemistry last summer with a team trip to Italy. ‘‘It was Rome, Venice and Milan were all the places that we played,” Vanstee said, “and that wasjust cool because everybody played and you got to see just how the team would develop throughout the year. It was just kind of like a sneak peek of what the year would be like. So that was really cool to play over there and just take in the experience. It was it was amazing.” Basketball took Vanstee and the Lak­ ers all over the world in 2024 and 2025. Vanstee had knee surgery in the offseason and got her first game action in during an early November trip to open the season in Billings, Montana. The Lakers got to play Ohio State University in the big arena in Columbus in December. The GVSU team followed up its trip to Pittsburg for the DII Elite Eight with a quick relaxing trip to Florida before getting back to Allendale to catch up on school work. The national title is the second for the Laker women. Current head coach Mike Williams was also an assistant on the 2005-06 Laker women’s team that won its program *s first NCAA DI I champion­ ship. He has nurtured a program where roles are embraced and clearly everyone is treated like a starter. “I like to be a big energy kid,” Vanstee said. “I think when you can contribute all you can off the bench when you’re playing it is huge. My mom showed me something today about team culture and how you can determine a team’s culture based on how their bench is, and I feel like our team has great bench energy, because 1 think we all like to see each other succeed and we’re capable of like one game somebody has a really good game but the next game, it could be a completely different person and it could be one through 12, like it doesn’t matter. We all are capable of being the i ‘.'31 aggressive for like reboui^ing or going for like the 50/50 balls on the floor, trying to be strong in those areas. Vanstee said having knee surgery in the offseason did slow her a bit at the start of this season, but it wasn’t too different from a normal year. She said through her first few collegiate seasons the Lakers have really been into GLIAC play before she’s felt all the way up to speed. Kind of like how things rolled in thatnational championship game. It took a little while^but once the Lakers were up to speed th&y were dominant. They led 38-21 at the half, and started the second half on a 9-0 run that gave them their biggest lead of the ballgame at 47-21. The Toros got the Laker lead down to 12 points with two minutes to go, a couple Vanstee free throws helped keep the Dominguez Hills ladies at bay for a bit. The Toros did inch down to with ten points in the final minute, but the victory was never really in doubt for the GVSU ladies there before the blue and silver confetti started falling. 1 I ;d Tir-fifi • r »< ■ '.ifiioa V. * M *r-. V V Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout t’ We love what we do and we know you will too! Are you the person we need? Send your resume to General Manager Amber Rood at arood@thedailynews.ee and let's find out! * *♦ * I I I % 4 * ( 4 4. 1t I , r ^31! 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She was the first ever Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Sixth Woman of the Year award winner in 2024. In 2025, Thor­ napple Kellogg High School alumnus Paige Vanstee was the first Laker off the bench to get into the scrum celebrating her Grand Valley State University Wom­ en’s Basketball team's NCAA Division 11 National Championship. Vanstee, a redshirt junior guard, contributed 8 points, 3 rebounds, an assist and drew a charge as the Lakers defeated the University of California Dominguez Hills 70-58 in the National Championship March 28 inside UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. “My coach said this before, but he’s had people telling the whole season that this team’s gonna win the national championships, this team’s going to win the national championship. So when it happened, itjust didn’t feel real,” Vanstee said. “But the amount of work that this team has put in. It’s well, well deserved.” The Lakers close the 2024-25 season with a record of 38-2. It is the fourth consecutive 30-win season for the Grand Valley State University women, a feat matched only by the South Carolina ladies who were the NCAA Division 1 runners-up to the University of Con­ necticut this season. Dominguez Hills with some tenacious full-court pressure early on built a 7-2 lead, but the Lakers eventually settled in and controlled ±e bailgame. The Laker lead grew to 35-19 with three and a half minutes to go in the second quarter after Vanstee twice got behind the Toros’ defense for a lay-up. Vanstee also had a big semifinal match-up for the Lakers as they knocked off Pittsburgh State 67-61 in Pittsburgh. She played a season-high 22 minutes in that ballgame finishing with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Despite all the success, Vanstee has yet to start a bailgame for the Lakers. And that’s totally okay. 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I u Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 OH .0X1 .JOV I J f. r f tv i* I i I r iI > • V f 8* I w 4; I z< fl •« SINCE 1856 $1. ^-4 i t: ■* •t 7'- ; p’ *4 > * f I Mi 3n.«6r noJaflaBDa’lt olrii b9?laiEq etqoaq 06 luodA I H to l6SC|si eldiaeoq ertt gn;bi£g5i gniiBsri oilduq 6 ^fis ,3fm I epfiliw srir nirtlKw aeiiesnsqaih eriBuiiTEm I About 50 people packed into the Castleton Township Hall on Thursday, April 10, for a public hearing regarding the possible repeal of Nashville's ordinance prohibiting marijuana dispensaries within the village limits. Photo by Leila Wood I During the hearing, individuals raised concerns that easier access to marijuana could lead to an increase in local people using such proj­ ects which, in turn, could lead to an uptick in impaired driving and traffic accidents, such as the one that claimed the lives of two Amish people in Maple Grove Township in 2023. Also, people were concerned about an increased nuisance to mar­ ijuana smokers’ non-smoking neigh­ bors, who might find the smell highly offensive. Yet another concern was that sec­ ond-hand smoke might also pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to someone who smokes marijuana, especially children. Leila Wood Contributing Writer About 50 people crowded into the Castleton Township Hall on Thursday, April 10 for a Nashville Village Council public hearing regarding the possibility of repealing the village’s ordinance prohibiting marijuana dispensaries. The council chose to meet at the Castleton Township Hall, which has a more spacious meeting room than the Nashville Village Hall, in anticipation of a large crowd. About 25 people spoke and 14 letters, including one signed by 18 people, were received by the council and read during the hearing, with an overwhelming majority opposing the repeal of the ordinance. 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At Monday’s Thornapple Township Board meeting, Bill Richardson, chief of TTES, spoke with the board as he looked to have trustees sign off on the mea­ sure. They did so imanimously. The agreement stems from dis­ cussions between Richardson and Rutland Township administrators. ”We showed (Supervisor Marti Mayack) our service and talked about how our operations worked and 1 had already pulled their call volume,” Richardson explained. Richardson fotmd that Rutland’s needs clocked in at around 150 calls a year, with the vast majority of them in the northern portion of the township, which is near TTES’s headquarters at 128 High Street in Middleville. “The call volume isn’t going to be inundating to the department,” Richardson assured. The contract starts on May 1 of this year and ends on June 30, 2026. The contract between the I •?• » t- t: H ■ * I u U. ft - *r to I* , I ^•<’3 .1 A •l I h i ,• ■Move spells uncertainty for future of Mercy Ambulance a< .f ' HM I V •rn^/ d h «.f' Al • •• ** '*1. i ' Wk * ^"1 (I K '• J ‘h if >■ * •'»V 4^ « i-. ' 4* I I -liK ■ W'J • . ’1 c'y-W ■ f A I I fr: i- > I I ***: :.*-**• . * 1 < ft * I /«* .1.^ • ! IF i *'? y-' * v •r I I «* A r >d 4in- «> /y 'ir i > ffl • »*k WiIrin rSJ?^,4 ^7- I I I I 4 ft 41 •l • Jv 1 >• c/ «J s X' < I ?1 I J li 8 ,'fi I 1' I '’ h r ^7 P I.! Mi! >r- •A; 1 V' TTES strikes agreement with Rutland, latest in a growing list of partnerships Cyclists take over Hastings, Barry County for 16th Annual Barry-Roubaix t f 1 , *H 1 :o ?l:owJ9n svsensnce er1‘ leioQ aJailoyO Cyclists enter the extensive network of gravel roads on the southwest fringe of Hastings on Saturday morning as part of the i BBua noeyd yd jnioiM xisdt'oR-yneB IsunnB annual Barry-Roubaix. Photos by Jayson Bussa i B22ud noiysl i9tnW gnbudnlnoO wn TTifid 4KidEuJi?i gid m iilnoacf lEcin 3JliJ r«i< no ailtt xiGrfno^vynfiH aril ycbjerlw to ajon lefnam iH 9ril-3W6slot;gflio^ n-j 4Brft »won>I •Snio^ woi2 einil b od Jrigini Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer Like most people in his situation, Larry Hayes makes a mental note of what day the Barry-Roubaix falls on. He knows that, on that day, if he’s going to leave the house, it might be a little slow going. “I can manage to get out of my driveway if I need to. I actually have 110 acres and 1 can drive across and come out on M-43 if I have to,” he said with a smile. “1 just know it’s coming through and, if I have to leave for something, I work around the schedule. It’s not a big deal.” Hayes lives on Yeckley Road, where it transitions from the pavement of State Highway 43 to dirt. It’s also along the route of the Barry-Roubaix, which overtakes the City of Hastings and portions of Barry County on race day. « < I »an I li /Bwuvi^ Yu: lo juo o) sgEtifiin iw 1 ) fans «»3iss «vnb mj 1 bnr. aaiae 01 ^Ycri ylkujaj. I tev!' H .siiiffi exbiv/ bifi? arf ".o) a/iri Hi no ) ? i amo^ loi svasFoi T/crf I'li .bnE rlsiotf} ;9iiun(» s'ji ■iBSb^id mon k'jI .'jlubsij,' ■, ij I.TjioTj; jIiov/ anotiunEsj li -yrarfcv ,bE05l vaUajV ii‘»at/vii b^ybH i ofcIn /!l_raib Of £1* ywirrisiH slti?.!,, mrovEq srii UJI Mjtowo riaid-#^ ./.ii3duoS--(nEH odj to alum aril VBb aoEi no -nnuo' j To gnorno- ] bnc sgnilaaH f 'C In fact, with the 5,615 cyclists that were registered for this year’s event, it is safely the largest gravel road race in the entire world. Standing at the foot of Hayes’s driveway on Saturday sounded like a beehive as cyclists from all over the country whizzed by on their route as part of the 16th Annual BarryRoubaix. Hayes watched as they went by. In the background, cars started to line up on M-43 as members of local law enforce­ ment held them up to allow cyclists to pass — one of the disruptions that local residents or passersby have to contend with on race day. “I haven’t really spoken to anyone around here that doesn’t like it,” Hayes said. “I tend to think most of us like seeing it. It’s nice to have something like this in the commu- I I I t i See AGREEMENT on 3 See CYCLISTS on 2 I K » X i’ iinmiiii 1 Si. 0’ • J fj I. J !: «) u ) I to**' to* toto* •to* * 4 a?' I) 9 7 9 1 1 0 1 e if . * V. I *1 ( e A-, ‘ft I c ■ < * V7 X J >W<a fta» «to to"* w tofl to *• I s ftftM fl»to to * to If ft* 3 » I ft? 9 <N ,i o *** < q: * fl ti r LIONS STILL TRYING TO BUILD « CONFIDENCE IN .1 BAUER’S BOX 1 PAGE 11 ! 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Demolition crews from Pitsch Companies tore down the former DesignWear build­ ing at 118 W. Main St. in September 2024. The DesignWear building was once at- tached to the former Baby Bliss building, which was tom down earlier last year. The Barry County Land Bank Au­ thority received funds from the Michigan State Land Bank BlightElimination fundtopay for the demolition work. Barry County Administra­ tor Eric Zuzga said during Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners 1 b it does have some issues with the river being right there, and some stabiliza­ tion things, that we’ve been talking about this for quite some time,” said Board of Commissioners chair Dave Jackson. And we did advertise,” Zuzga said. ‘‘We put (the property) on our website, the Chamber pushed it, and this was the only offer we received. That being said, we recommend selling the property to the Ottos.” This clears the debt out that we took on when we accidentally acquired the building, so we are going to move forward with that, said Jackson. The Committee of the Whole recommended ap­ proval of the sale at the commissioners’ next regular meeting. A t * ) I r»i’ /rb THE HASTINGS BANNER Committee of the Whole that the county is closing in on a deal to sell the property on Middleville’s riverfront. “We have an offer on the properly in Middleville that we acquired by accident,” Zuzga said with a smile on Tuesday. “This property was acquired during the demolitionofthcBaby Bliss, facility. It had a shared wall, ifyou allremember that. It’s been taken down, it’s been cleared.” Zuzga said the offer of $60,000 for the property from Nate and Jillian Otto would clear the county of the remaining debt taken on from taking over the property and its demolition. “Lookingatthis, I thought $60,000 was very low for a riverfront parcel, but it’s also a very, very tiny parcel. It isn’t really buildable and t ; rv i I ■t 11 IS ’r. it’ V •' 41 . I Molly Macleod irdc Editor A Hastings man is dead after a fatal crash Saturday evening. According to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, officers responded to a one-vehicle fatal crash on Woodlawn Road near Becker Road in Hastings on Saturday, A pri 112, around 5:55p.m. The driver, a 79-year-old male from Hastings, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say they determined the male was traveling eastbound on Woodlawn in his truck before leaving the roadway and striking a tree. The crash is currently under investi­ gation. In addition to BCSO deputies, Barry County Central Dispatch, the Hastings Fire Department, Mercy Ambulance and the Barry County Road Commission assisted on the call. 44 I I J . 112’ J r u » t1 » t •r > * I « I '..x» p* (> I b I i t • •v t ' 1 • : 9 4 r I CXV 91 >4 4 • I I f r. « it t J ¥ ./J*' 1055 ' *tV\ • > / I «3 1 -J J fe < ^1 I ■ >*• Z *•' I k 1 I f .v. J i I i I I < i * I 11'" , i I 5J1 J < I r I I ! CYCLISTS 1 was going. I said that I had to go up there and I wanted to welcome the 100-milers to Hastings and get that going,” Tossava said. “I really enjoy this.” While the lOO-milers kick off early in the morning, the rest of the morning sees races start and finish, eventually leading into a large after-party. The downtown area remains packed with people, many of which are visitors. While the city, county and its resi­ dents have embraced this event over time, there is still a contingent of residents who may not like the busy­ ness that comes with it. Still, over the decade-and-a-half, the city has adopted this event as its own. “I challenge anyone in Hastings — to come up especially the naysayers here and stand on this comer and feel the energy from these people,” Tossava said. “You can talk to any of these bike riders and they really appreciate the city of Hastings allowing this to have it here.” A big part of what has made the Barry-Roubaix a success is the event’s organizers, who work closely with iity officials and first responders through­ Continued from Page 1 nity. Tm glad it comes by my place. 1 enjoy watching it. I don’t always come out and sit out here, but I do occasion­ ally.” The weather for the Barry-Roubaix is always a roll of the dice. In the last few years, participants have had to contend with everything from frigid, whipping winds and sleet to unsea­ sonably warm temperatures that had them gulping down a record amount of water to stay safe. With chilly, early-moming tempera­ tures giving away to sunshine later in the day, cyclists on Saturday tackled race courses of 18, 36, 62 and 100 miles, which zig-zagged through the county, lingering in the Barry State Game Area for much of it. Hayes said that, even when it isn’t race season, he spots many cyclists who are riding the course in prepara­ tion for the early spring event. As is tradition, the Barry-Roubaix overtook the City of Hastings on Saturday with the start/fmish line positioned on Green Street and music thumping from the city center all morning long. The race was not always the largest in the world. In fact, it started with humble beginnings and used to be confined to the Gun Lake area before it was welcomed into downtown Hastings. Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava stood at the start/fmish line on Saturday to watch all the action. In fact, he was one of the early risers that wanted to be there for it all. “It was quarter after 6 (a.m.) and I was leaving and my wife asked where :#• 1^’ 1 ? ’ ** ->4- ' 1 • 1 K 'Us 7 M / ir / > di i* i T. j h4 J ri fl I T ► 1 ’ •4ar , I A*. .■» '.ii ' : A |ru L J 4 E f 4\ r4^ X fV a .V W 11'> ■ 4 I /I «. V » * •5>'^ U4 f =-- 1 •«. 1 4*» :'4 V »X * •• f "’ 0!* I it l| r £» p MT .. ■ -r - « t /• s ¥ 5 V 11 >1 A ' b f* -;T9? * 1 ***^Ji’‘ 4 1 b 11 I If J >w** < •• A'. • t w 4 9 4* I IcVv * tt; 4 • K*^ .^1 •f J ‘ J I « 9^ V « i c r I I •I. f :r> \ 1 I I rr* t S ~>Wti I ** < s •J .1 ri^ ** • * z». I r z „ . —ff ■ ■r'V’-'' This year’s Barry-Roubaix featured a field of over 5,600 cyclists, who came to Barry County to participate in the largest gravel road race in the world. "l I I : *1 * % =• y I |kr» V .'H* '?V rkT\ I f , bl k ■'J S a* '* Li-* ’ Z' A** r 1 o♦ 4 out the county to ensure an event that does not overwhelm their resources. Organizers have slowly grown the event’s capacity by about 5 percent each year, carefully watching for any problems that might crop up. “This group that runs this, they’re great people,” Tossava said. “They sit down with the City of Hastings and the police department — we get the state involved because they allow us to shut these streets down. We talk about issues that we may have had this year that we’re going to improve on next year. So, every year we’ve had this year, it’s improved.” ¥ 1* > . b. J tr I r K? » iS 5. ■ .< < I 11 'e 1^1 <9 9 ’• 4 f * L b? 1 ■> ■ 1?^: A V* •• v^'rzlilSSe• » .¥ I 3 t Ji II \ 5 •.X2 i i r« Till 'til it i’ *. I uiiuiijifV.' _ x r 'r X r —A * V. >4 A I < J < '4 i^-l '*•« <2^ t '4. 4/ 1 E >1 .±-. 4• MWJb ** • HI --- 4Kt d* ■E < • -4 Ll t .1 J * I 11 9 w w^K >4 l> V-- ‘ w 1^ rV • .- V J» Vb** It i I li Lar^ Hayes (left) stands at the foot of his driveway, watching cyclists in the BarryRoubaix go by his Yeckley Road home. 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X -d i (USPS #71830) •fx A THE HASTINGS BANNER "b. '■ ) I 4 s 1 4 I �1 * I I a ■ 4 t HastingsBanner.com 4 WWW. Thursday, April 17, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER 3 'if.: AGREEMENT Mi ! I V. ■‘1^ 5 f \:j c. > >• .’r. t I . r t X. »». « I ’t '■i » sr u ■»? I .1. J h; 71 h I « i , ' .T. I •> V c. ■ ll J I * I 1 . f.' * < . •}. I r I 'I * I• t. u )l J < * <1.7.. - T.. ’If i n u 1 < •< z ? d 1 f ■ • r’. I I I * 'i (J J * r I i ' I *. > TK ‘7^ ! 1 > < . ^’h. *?»; •'<*1 t 'o: e I * 1 V 4-.I f I X J . ' J M I s I f ( i.'. - 1 I A I I ( J 'A I I t r L’ J 1 • 45 ’'n V » •4 4i ♦ 11 I 'V t A <4 XU s 4 4 3 "U- r * J r I I J *> I ( T. • f lu I 4k c.on^ y X t L ! ); .-I 1 i ( ( t ' 'A ’ 'rs(. I bn'< Jb 1 i r1 \h. i )1 ♦1 1’ ;b 1-^4 ' 3 ^.1 bnLiv'jV 4 r J I ')! J f < tmsu 'jiyMi f; . ► z'i . •itr-.' ' •wr'' ' ■ • •54 ■ * > • i .> It Hi J I < • Uf X • zI * «*• 5- I r I J »t .( * I -4 . I K i bitt i<t ■ ’N V*> I I I :A-.' r - J I V A ry ' I ■*. .1 u I I A 4 I ’■ 19». 'J/ 1 ■ I / 4 ) id ' » >. i :J K ,1^ 1 1 Uv Ttin fTwiil VJO H IjflE 1 s 9 ■f I ► ‘‘^(41.1/ bfl) zj. hb, / '’•r/ii ■ 1 •« IS> S/1r'lO.3PB?!; i • 'r ; ;;ii h vbifiqotH ;ii ni I f a j •nixtjr: • J I A I •• * 4 U.'Aj.. ■ * Vi . t « r Cl fii *1 ! i t 1* / I J b i. /: M - 1 1 * k < I t 1 ♦ it I '< I I X «** I I *• 1 .3WI' * 4 1 44 4 ’ .ft L' n'WKt, ?'fJ' I -J I > tv -1.n> Continued from Page 1 two entities will not automatically renew, but both parties can take the necessary steps to extend it. Rutland Township will contrib­ ute $6,500 to Thomapple Township toward the cost of providing these services to its residents. The timing is advantageous for Richardson and his department as they just received the go-ahead from the township to hire two fill 1-time paramedic firefighters to take the place of three outgoing parttime members of the department. Rutland Township’s contributions will help further defray the cost of those additions to the department. Thomapple Township Emergency Services already has similar agree­ ments in place with both Irving and Yankee Springs Township. The agree­ ment with Yankee Springs is still in its infancy. Last Thursday, Yankee Springs Township opted to sever its agreement with Wayland EMS. Yankee Springs Supervisor Rob Heethuis told The Banner that he and the board were impressed with TTES’s service and infrastructure and that the department’s proximity to Yankee Springs Township made them a better fit than Wayland EMS. Mercy’s future uncertain Rutland’s shift to contracting with Thomapple comes after a request from Mercy Ambulance for a subsidy of $274,992.00 from the fives Barry County townships that currently contract with them, plus the City of Hastings, through the end of 2026. The subsidy, if agreed to, would be split between the city and the townships: Rutland, Baltimore, Carlton, Hastings Charter and Hope townships. Mercy requested the subsidy citing increasing costs and staffing challeng­ es. The future of the service could be in jeopardy if its current financial trends continue. Rutland was the first municipality from the group to reject the subsidy request so far. The City of Hastings approved the subsidy at Monday’s city council meeting. Several townships have yet to vote on the matter. Mercy’s proposal calls for the sub­ sidy to be split between the munici­ palities that contract with them based on usage. The City of Hastings will take 34 percent of the extra costs, or $93,492 over the next year for emer- gency services. Rutland was requested to pay $52,250 over the next year, a stark difference from the $6,500 charged by Thomapple Township. Hastings Charter and Hope Township were asked to contribute an extra $38,500 over the next year. Carlton Township was asked to pay an extra $30,250 and Baltimore Township was asked for an additional $22,000 B i4 > t »< tWAUI* * k • J< v> 1 I ♦ c z 9 T- 'i i rrfSMR jo; ( I I? ” 1! >3 I B •• rf I t . a Ji'i f 1 I ■■•■r'flKSi — - s u* I ♦ * u -1’' I * y, Iz*^' r ‘T-'ifi I •>rt£L ■ 4 •-'flJ. J r 9P J /> r I J *'y i.: i.C J I t L’?’ i ■‘-f^ i1 / f •/i I w I I J r r I: 4/ I • K 'TC'-'J ? ■ I ‘I I f I » r I N. I* . ^4, •_M I □1:1 >• J ’.t ‘ f i L <• I'i J I i/‘ I s th J. I tt-ALLj I J ■Its* /k. j; fM• -b I I * J T J t ' 'i « I 1 I I I ■ 3’’ 'jtffJ* f ‘ II ’St f 1 I tjj t I . Js« is> . T r* r iAinn B'' »* r 1I f « 1 'Ji I .«4 7' /• 1 I r I I (. [ f r fl' 1 4 i a, Si 4 K I f r r A a' f 5V' i' •I Ik • » y 4? a * , .1 1 1 3'^' H 1 4 y '. J4. JI I ■ f T? <« J’ ''L' J u f a5 • J -iz'jL r T-'* t c I If ‘.« . I o;? *» H i- I Z » 'I J n * / ‘ >^ ,- V I f I < 1 < « « z FT'' C' Continued from Page 1 I r ,» * MARIJUANA ■t 4 »• 1 'I .f i i) >9 I d 1 I I I A J' fI I I 4 J’j> •■I i */ 11 :i ri /r .9 A k . I c •I !- 1 " I • 51 z r f f tx' I •J t -e. * L >, through January of 2027. “The one thing I always think back on all the time when I started this job is ‘What’s best for the residents of this township?’ and ‘We have to be good stewards of this township’s tax dollars, said Mayack. “... and I’m not 100 per­ cent sure that paying Mercy is going to fill those two voids. On the other side of it, 1 went to other services to see what they would provide. Thomapple has the ability to provide service to our area and some other surrounding areas as well for < - T 4 159 far less, for far less money.” Mayack said he felt welcomed by his discussions with Richardson and TTES. “They really wanted to serve the area; they were excited that I was there. And the discussions with Mercy are more on the side of they feel like they are down and out. And I get it — I mean, it’s hard to come up and ask all these townships for this kind of money,” Mayack said. Though the move to TTES will spell a significant cost savings, Rutland town­ ship board members spent nearly an hour at last week’s township board meet­ ing discussing the pros and cons of the move. Concerns with increased response times at some points in the township were raised, along with concerns about supporting neighboring municipalities. Brad Carpenter, Carlton Township supervisor, spoke during the pub­ lic comment portion of last week’s Rutland Township meeting. “Carlton Township needs you guys as much as we need Hastings Township. We don’t have potential options like you do if we another ambulance service that’s generally in the vicinity like you guys have,” said Carpenter. “I was a fireman for 10 years, a first responder, and I can tell you that response time is critical. A matter of minutes, and sometimes sec­ onds, really matters.” After much debate last Wednesday, the Rutland Township Board agreed to contract with TTES in a 6-1 vote, with Gene Hall voting in dissent. The Rutland Township Board agreed to contract with Thornapple Township Emergency Services beginning May 1. The move comes after the township board rejected a subsidy request from Mercy Ambulance. Photo by Moify Macieod Three finalists interviewing later this month forTK supe job Molly Macieod Editor Residents in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools district are one step closer to knowing the identity of the district’s next superintendent. TKS Board of Education members inter­ viewed four candidates for the posi­ tion this week, selecting three of the four interviewees to move on to the next round of interviews. The three finalists include retired Hillsdale Intermediate Schools Superintendent Troy Reehl, Morrice Area Schools Superintendent Rob Pouch and Kent City Community Schools Superintendent Bill Crane. The finalists interviewed along with Cedar Springs Public Schools Director of Human Services and Elementary Academic Services Dan Scoville on Monday and Tuesday this week in fi’ont of the board of education and a packed audience of TK administration, staff, students and parents. TK BOE members took turns ask- ft According to Martin, a study pub­ lished in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization in 2019 found that the tax revenue generated from marijuana sales in low income areas has been insufficient and does not adequately offset the increased cost for public health services and law enforcement. These are concerns that could be heightened in a rural village, like ours, where healthcare and social services are already limited,” he said. Council member Bonnie White com­ mended Steury and Martin for their comments. “1 thought those young adults put a lot of effort into that research, and 1 was very proud of the product of our high school,” White said. Scott Fouse was the only person to speak in favor of repealing the ordi­ nance, as he had hoped to open a dis­ pensary in a building he owns across the street from Good Time Pizza, located at the north end of the village’s downtown district. However, after hearing the outpouring of opposition at the hearing, he thanked everyone who was present. “Me and my wife are not the devil,” Fouse said. “This was just an idea. I brought it to the board. They brought it to you. I’m taking your feedback for what it is. “1 really, honestly expected to have at least one person stand up here and have something on my side to say,” he added. “So what 1 would like to stand here and ask everyone in this room ... give me an idea. 1 want to do some­ thing with that house. 1 want to put a business in there.” Several people threw out sugges­ tions, such as an arcade, laundromat, kayak livery, skateboard shop or bike shop. Council members said they were pleased to have such a good turnout for the public hearing. “1 tell you, I really got my mind swayed on this marijuana thing tonight,” said Johnny Hartwell. “I mean, we saw what the public wants. “That’s why we have public hear­ ings.” The council is expected to make an official decision on the matter during their May 8 meeting. FinancialR ri / ing the candidates a list of 20 identi­ cal questions over an hour and a half each. Candidates fielded questions on their experience, leadership styles, how they plan to immerse themselves in the community and more. The finalist interviews will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at TK’s Early Childhood Center, 3316 Bender Road in Middleville. The public is strongly encouraged to attend. Crane kicks off interviews at 5 p.m., followed by Pouch at 6:30 and Reehl at 8 p.m. The finalists will tour the district before the interviews. Crane has served as the superin­ tendent of Kent City Community Schools since 2022. Prior to that, he served as assistant superintendent at Kent City fi'om 2020 to 2022. Pouch has served as the superinten­ dent of Morrice Area Schools since 2021. Previously, he served as prin­ cipal at Linden Middle School fi'om 2017-2021. Reehl most recently served as See FINALISTS on 4 FOCUS t Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP © Financial Advisor PM Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 Member SlPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Find the best ways to pay down debt Are you concerned about debt? It’s important to rec­ ognize this, but, at the same time, you may have more ways of gaining control of your debt situation than you had realized. To begin with, not all debts are bad — after all, your mortgage provides you witli a place to live, a car loan provides transporta­ tion, and student loans may have helped you get the ca­ reer you wanted. In fact, the wise use of debt can be a key part of your overall financial strategy. Nonetheless, if you're worried about what you owe, you’ve certainly got company. Nearly 60% ot Americans say they are struggling with debt, accord­ ing to a recent study by WalletHub, an online personal finance site. How can you ease these struggles? It may help to fol­ low these steps: • Know your debt. Cre­ ate a list tliat includes your mortgage, auto loans, stu­ dent loans, medical debt, credit card debt and any in­ stallment purchases you’ve made. Then, add up the total amount you owe and cal­ culate your debt-to-income ratio by dividing your total monthly debt payments by your gross monthly income. (For revolving debt, such as credit cards, use the mini­ mum payments in this cal­ culation.) Ideally, you’d like to have a debt-to-income ratio below 35% if you have a mortgage, or 20% if you don’t. • Look for restructuring opportunities. By restruc­ turing debt, you may be able to pay it down more quickly. You can do this by refinanc­ ing debts, perhaps by trans­ ferring credit card debt to a new card with a low intro­ ductory rate or by replacing your mortgage or auto loan with one that carries a lower rate. You might also consid­ er swapping debts, possibly by using secured debt, such as a home equity loan or securities-based lending, to pay off higher-rate unse­ cured loans. Or you could consolidate debt by using secured debt to pay off sev­ eral high-interest debts or transferring multiple credit card debts into one new card with a lower rate and mini mal transfer fees. • Determine how much money will go to debt pay­ ments. You do have some latitude as to how much money you’ll devote to paying debts each month. To avoid incurring late fees or other penalties, you’ll need to make the minimum payments, which means a flat amount for some loans. <■ such as your mortgage, and a percentage of the out­ standing balance on other debts, especially your credit cards. After you’ve paid the minimum, though, you can choose to pay more, which can shorten the life of the debt and reduce total interest chaiges, or you can use the money for o±er goals, such as saving for your retirement or your children’s education. • Prioritize your debts. If you can make extra pay­ ments on your debts, it’s helpful to prioritize them. You could choose the “av­ alanche” method by paying the debt wi± the highest in­ terest rate first, or you could instead follow the “snow­ ball” method by first tack­ ling the debt with the low­ est balance. The avalanche technique can help you minimize interest payments, while the snowball approach can give you a psycholog­ ical boost by reducing the overall number of debts you’re carrying, although it could result in your paying more interest over time. Debt may be a fact of life — but if you manage it wisely, life can be a lot less stressful. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi­ nancial Advisor. u ♦ I z ■■ ! I ! y t La 1 * t Z ’J I •J / f n According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, marijuana smoke contains many of the same toxic and cancer-causing chemicals as tobacco smoke, as well as THC. Among those who spoke against repealing the ordinance were two young members of FoxView’s staff, Jolina Steury and Dakota Martin, both students at Maple Valley High School. Steury said she spoke for the entire staff of Fox View, who are opposed to allowing a dispensary in Nashville for a variety of reasons, not least of which is the potential negative impact on Nashville’s family friendly local cul­ ture and quaint rural image. “Weddings, receptions and related events often rely on a sense of local charm and the preservation of the community’s atmosphere to attract customers,” she said. “A report from Michigan Weddings shared stories from several wedding venue owners in small Michigan communities with newly opened dispensaries who expe­ rienced loss of business, particularly from couples who felt uncomfortable hosting their event in an area where marijuana use is heavily marketed or prevalent.” She also cited a statistic from The Wedding Report that found as much as a 10 to 15 percent drop in wedding-re­ lated spending in small towns with dispensaries. “While proponents of marijuana dis­ pensaries often point to potential eco­ nomic benefits, such as tax revenue, their examples are not based on a town the size of Nashville, with only 1,600 residents and just one dispensary,” Martin said. “For a nearly equal com­ parison, we only need to look at Reed City, Michigan, a small town of just over 2,000 residents, where a dispen­ sary opened in 2019. “Nearby businesses, including a grocery store, restaurant and retail shops experienced significant declines in customer traffic,” Martin added. “According to reports from Cadillac News, local businesses saw a 15 to 20 percent drop in sales within a year of the dispensary’s opening.” 1 P .* I I f r » f I • iiff •i sl'.f f > I I 5) y ' I J K 4* ! ( �% .4 /i'. ✓ 1 I <4*. 4 d.1\’ 4 Thursday, April 17, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER .4 HastingsBanner com this year, continuing April through July of 2026. Otherwise, the project could begin construction in the spring of2026, wrapping up in November. “The reason we’re going to do that is many contractors have expressed the fact that they are already full for this construction season. So to get more competitive bids, we would open the window up to complete it. We would •J ive the contractor the same amount of days, so if they chose to start it this year, the completion date would be July of '26. If they chose to start it next year, the completion date would be November of *26,” said Arends. The project is being taken on primarily as a means to remove and replace water utilities to comply with state lead and copper standards. The city has opted to include some street infrastructure up­ dates in the project to cut down on costs and construction time. Arends said construction is expected to take place in four phases to maintain accesstoCorewell Health Pennock Hos­ pital and local residences throughout the project’s limeline. Crews will begin work on Market Street before continuing from the easterly portion of Green Street from Market Street to Broadway. Phase three will cover from Market Street to the hospital before finishing construction in phase four from the hospital past Fish Hatchery Park. “The reason we would do it in stages like that is to maintain access at all times to the hospital, which is a very important thing. Basically, we want to not have everything all ripped up at one time,” Arends said. Residents along Green and Market streets will have access to their homes Editor Developers shared updates with city officials this week as a major road project that will overhaul sections of Green and Markel streets in downtown Hastings draws nearer. Ryan Arends, representing engineer­ ing firm Moore & Bruggink, provided information regarding updated plans for the project at Monday’s Hastings City Council meeting. These are basically total reconstruclion projects,” Arends said on Monday. “So your street surface is going to go away. The infrastructure underneath your storm sewer, your sanitary sewer, your water main - they're all going to be replaced. “And then, the services to the home — so the water service, the sanitary sewer lateral, those will all be replaced as well. After all the underground work is complete, the road is reconstructed. So new concrete, curb, and gutter, side­ walks, drive approaches, and then a new asphalt roadway.” Though two different roads are being overhauled, the city and developers are thinking of the two projects as a whole. “The projects are essentially two projects that are going to be one large project,” Arends explained. The Green Street project will over­ haul the road from Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway. Construction on Market Street will span from Green Street to State Street, Arends said. Bids on the project will be accepted in May. Two construction windows are being considered for the project, de­ pending on which contractors have the ability. Construction on the project could begin between April and November of '57' 7* A I I 1 1?^ .-I- • t tf *1* r* 1 ♦ I r-if r 1/ t I I t >J I i 1 j .A?' tfl I-t i » 4/ f’ ) 4 >* • Ir 1 b i !X' V z I I 1 • I <r I > 4 Developers share updated information as Green and Market streets project looms Molly Macleod 11 * A* ■ \v' I i k r^‘ I .1 5 n 4 E .1 .t 4 I / 1^1 i. ■■ ^>1 • 'fc. * <« f i OP* ) r* -I)* •« M. II •*k* I ‘ A w< V I I 'J L_ A » I' ! J «6 t I J « Z X vT I A-** s wr w pr' i«r 4 -*• I V; « ‘^ri 4 « '.i 9• ? )• f 'r !*■ ( r^."' . I JI .* * I' I i ' k * I *.' I T 1 ♦ I * I •r I I /J Vzl 4 « I 4 • n* 4 f ,t ’ I ''y •' •* / > t ■! I J • I I 4 I 1 I t I r b I I I 4 I i re nN .1/ •^’1 < 1 * * .J I .* f X- efii- r •4* .»‘f, li'l Plans for renovations to Green and Market Streets have laid out a mini­ roundabout at the intersection, aiming to both improve traffic flow and act as a traffic-calming feature. Rie photos S3 ^>4 » r-’' V <' i*r t w f 4 t I I *r^ X al all limes during the project. Crews will dig up both streets to ac­ cess water util ities underneath, replacing sanitaiy' and storm sewers, lead water services and private sewer laterals within the public right ofway. Market Street will have its waler main replaced, although Arends said the Green Street water main already meets state standards and remains in good shape. When utility work is completed and roads are repaved, there will be several changes coming to Green Street aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. A mini-roundabout is set to be installed at the intersection of Green and Market Street, which will fit within the currently existing right of way. V “The curb in the center island is mount­ able, so truck traffic can still navigate it,” said Arends. “But it does act as a traffic-calming measure, and it helps kind of relieve congestion, keep traffic moving.” The street is also set to be widened from its current 26-foot width to 30 feel, allowing for the addition of two, 4-foot marked bike lanes on each side of the street. Markel Street will also change from 36 feet to 39.5 feet wide. Bike lanes will be installed on Market as well. A pedestrian island on Green Street will be added near the hospital, along with button-activated signs to alert drivers without heavily impeding traffic. - . ;,r> I k * 1 I r o •1 << t f » - SA 4. ‘ , ii* a 'Z . V V 1 J i I , I I It J •? J’ A rDV’ I'll*' ; V' 4 I J k 5 I a . * I 4 1 k T< . fj } > I .. 'J l« * M /* 1 •’1 J Festival committee seeks grand marshal nominations FINALISTS A new grand marshal - or grand marshals - will be honored during the 52nd Delton Founders Festival, which is set for Aug. 8-10 in Delton. But before any parade and wav­ ing to the crowds occurs, the 2025 grand marshal first needs to be se­ lected. And, festival organizers are now seeking nominations to help with that process. According to festival organizers, nominations must be in writing and identify why the individual or couple should be considered. Nom­ ination letters should include the nominee’s ties to the Delton area, how long they have been residents, volunteer work in the community and the positive impact they have made in the Delton area. Letters must also include the contact information for the nominee and for the individual submitting the nomination. The new grand marshals will be selected by a committee of pre­ vious grand marshals and will be honored Aug. 8 and featured in the Delton Founders Festival parade on Aug. 10. Nominations from previous years will be included in this year’s list of candidates. Nominations are due by May 3 and should be mailed to the Delton Founders Festival, P.O. Box 444, Delton, Ml 49046. — DM I <• « 1, Continued from Page 3 superintendent at Hillsdale Intermediate School District from 2019 to 2024. Previously, he served as superintendent at Cheboygan Area Schools from 2016 to 2019. TK Schools has been searching for its next superintendent since former super­ intendent Craig McCarthy retired at the end of last year. In the meantime, Tom Enslen has served as TK Schools’ inter­ im superintendent. The Michigan Leadership Institute has helped the district in its executive search. The four candidates selected for first-round interviews came from a pool of 15 applications, with candidates’ experience ranging from current and past superintendents, principals and cen­ tral office staff. «! I i u j I 1 I f -n< 1 k h i ( II 1 5* n 1 1 • I * ««» t li i k I : fJ * V M -*w* I kl - S’ ISx S- A '■I^> i I -•*1 V w f I KI ’7! r.’i ri i BMi i. I J Il * •. I » r a= I Rob Pouch is one of three finalists selected to interview later this month for TK's superintendent job. Retired Hillsdale Intermediate Schools Superintendent Troy Reehl fields questions from Thornapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education members during superintendent interviews on Monday. Photos by Molly Macleod I 4 A 4 • •» • < * li •y' s if 1 •. ' *««* ♦> ‘it sb Support center receives grant to help bring families together ... -9 j* / I I ';.M ' b LpiMB Umi gM I, 4 T »“ T T LJ e I i 1 ^RVA>*| !•«, 9’ The Family Support Center of Barry County has been awarded a $2,000 Bea­ con Grant for the 2024-25 cycle to fund a new initiative aimed at strengthening local families. The grant, awarded through the Elks National Foundation, is hoped to support the creation and distribution of free “Family FunNight” kits throughout Bar­ ry County, according to an announce­ ment of the grant by FSCBC officials. The kits, designed to provide families with simple and engaging activities to enjoy together at home, will be available at area libraries during the month of April. Each kit will include games, con­ versation starters, and creative supplies that promote quality time and bonding between family members. Bill Mattson, executive director of the Family Support Center, said the project is rooted in research that shows how shared, positive family experiences can serve as a powerful protective factor against behavioral health challenges. “When families connect through laughter and shared experiences, they build trust and communication skills that support emotional well-being,” said Mattson. “These kinds of moments can reduce stress, foster resilience and help prevent issues like anxiety, depression and substance misuse - especially in youth." By making these kits freely available to families throughout Barry County, Family Support Center officials hope to remove barriers to quality time, en­ courage healthy family routines, and promote long-term emotional wellness in the community. The Beacon Grant is part of a national program that supports impactful commu­ nity' projects led by local Elks lodges. The Family Support Center is partnering with the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force and the Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965 BPOE to make the initiative. possible. — DM * ^VJI *aM. t I f/A^TWGS: PBRFOHMING APTG CFNTFR Professional Events DIVA Jazz Orchestra Fri, 4/25 7:30 pm I ‘Iickets: haslings.ludus.com 1269-^/^-2492 Other Events HHS Choir Follies | Thu, 4/17 7:00 pm Senior Academy Awards | Sun, 4/27 15:00 pm Elementary Musicals | Mon-Thu, Apr 28-May 1 6:30 pm Thornapple Wind Band Concert | Sun, May 4 I 3:00 pm HS Spring Band Concert & Awards Tue, May 6 7:00 pm MS Spring Band Concert & Awards | Thu, May 8 | T.oo pm m: 12."“*“ f ( <-i£ I ifci « I V' i > »»• nnH JucdsLO' t' ' ■^'aaftaih*-. fi T ot I 4 J s’ ai&ik I 11H' i ■ i sw tibioi 4 ( ;;.;5 ».'4 -iaZ ^1 t 1 « > * “I ? t f » * n il a J .JWS l cBdriti S.-A. ; V. t i PT.d< f A <b--.. ■ 'f 24+' f I ) J I B a Program focuses on managing concerns about falls J) % fl. f I % ^1 kilt I i . ) •K I .-1 bl 'I ■ I ’ i < I » ■TJ/ 5 f I < I 'r»i t d * t A ' ■ UdB' 4. 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For those individuals, the Michigan State University Extension and Corewell Health Pennock are partnering to offer “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns The fearoffalling for some individuals About Falls” to help people improve their can hurt before they even take a step, quality of life and remain independent. leading people to turn down chances The free class is being offered on to see family or friends, or to skip their Tuesdays and Fridays, May 2-May 27, favorite activity. from 10 a.m. to noon at Corewell Health People who develop this fear often Pennock (Care Center B Entrance) in limit their activities, which can result in Hastings. A workbook is provided and severe physical weakness, making the refreshments are served. The class is risk of falling even greater. Many older limited to 15 participants. adults also experience increased isolaA Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set real­ istic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to in­ • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation crease strength and balance. a Blown-in Attic Insulation For more information or to register, persons may contact Laura Anderson by calling start Saving Today Use Spray Foam DM \ r r c. I*. » ! tShfe.'lC I �t 1 V •T.i I 'HiA ■U www.HastingsBannercom JV I A' A the HASTINGS BANNER f ?! li I Three tips to help you adapt as fast as first grader k I BUILDING BRANDS * .‘’1 i ■•G 5 Thursday, April 17, 2025 I I J 1 s I Ji /Ov• H ; » k •A 1 « .d i f<- >r 4 ‘ 16 ' r •/ v T I. »** *- \A * b. V. 1 / I'J . - 1 ltetb!!Klli\' i r 4 -<5 lY. yd? "'f. 1.) ’ll Ui ► ' *. • i V I : I r / > s * > f f » ?4 ..... X ; • K w <J I 4 ■ J , 4. II. .’u • •« V . 'C.ri, I ■ V •’-J. JL lb 1 /t 1 ’’f • 1 'rlL- ) 1 ‘u* 4 « T f ')'• U- r 4 At 'T • 'ii. -z . . g ) 'b- I h.. ' I J ' It . 1 'a - i ’b , 37 I T L c. ' n %‘I ■ f •? I 1 H -t 3 I '4 « 'V' *n« VIJ L *' I *r » 4 ' . • ♦ w’ A I J t -x' *♦ « J B. ( »» r •‘It. T' Kf Yi • ■A «• I I i ? </ iT b'i « t I )O - Zn.- ■ V I ;.*4 'G j I',,'. V'. JI' f., .lu Fft. > ZTi. J •’SO bju f L ■' ? I > 1 iS' * ■■ JJ.'. I I AJ< t 4 < i 'r.L s T '' II Ji, '■>3;. , •V here are many perks to my job, one of them being that every so often I’m invited to speak at a career day or a teacher will ask me to speak to his or her class about what it’s like to work at a newspaper. Two weeks ago, I was invit­ ed by a first-grade teacher at Chatfield School in Lapeer to do just that. I think first grad­ ers are the youngest group I’ve ever spoken to, so I wasn’t sure how much they’d grasp. I’ve known this teacher for years, so I was comfort­ able asking for some advice. She suggested I talk about the various jobs at a newspaper. I prepared remarks, packed up some pencils, notepads and newspapers (swag is a must in any school) and headed to my speaking engagement. Standing in front of 49 first graders is intimidating. Their energy is so high I worried I’d struggle to capture their attention, but they seemed to be hooked on my every word. What was helpful is that my arrival was perfectly timed during March is Reading Month when the entire school tend to limit us, stifling inno­ vation. This is the adaptability paradox ... ‘Deliberate Calm’ is a solution to the adapt­ ability paradox. It enables leaders to act with intention, creativity, and objectivity, even in the most challenging circumstances, and it helps us to learn and adapt to novel challenges when the stakes are highest. ‘Deliberate’ refers to the awareness that you have a choice in how you experience and respond to a situation. ‘Calm’ refers to rationally considering how best to respond, without being governed by old habits.” to changes in your work envi­ ronment. ‘Adaptability is the best way to have agency right now,’ says Aneesh Raman, VP, Workforce Expert at Linkedin. Raman adds, ‘at the core of managing change is building that muscle of adaptability. Keeping that is in mind, here are three tips to help you adapt: “Why does my dad focused on reading get a newspaper newspapers. The about cars?” I loved school’s musical this it! The students had spring — Newsies adapted incredibly — was even tied into quickly. How smart! the theme. When I The entire expe­ was done speaking, I rience had me asked for questions. thinking about EMILY The first graders adaptability and CASWELL had a lot of great ecaswell how important it is questions. I espe­ mihomepaper.com to all of us and our cially loved the brand. For better or student who asked worse, the pandemic proved about the clothing options that we can all be adaptable if for each career choice. A we have to be, but five years girl after my own heart. The later where do you rank on an questions eventually turned adaptability scale? Changes in into storytelling. I was get­ technology, personnel chang­ ting lots of great info like, es or even a career change “This one time my brother can be just around the comer. was in the newspaper.” “My Can you adapt as fast as a dad gets a newspaper about first grader? cars.” I enjoyed learning a bit A forbes.com article on the more about the students, but topic notes that “adaptability understandably the teachers in the workplace is the ‘top wanted to encourage more skill of the moment,’ accord­ questions and said “remem­ ing to Linkedln’s report. The ber, you are asking questions, 2024 Most In-Demand Skills not telling stories.” ... McKinsey predicts that The students didn’t miss a eight of the top 10 skills beat and almost immediately future workers will need are found a way to tell their sto­ soft skills like adaptability ries in the form of a question. ... Adaptability is the capaci­ “Did you know my brother ty to adjust quickly and easily was in the newspaper once?” * XI J• i Don’t take it personally: Be like the first graders, who clearly didn’t see the instruc­ tion to ask questions instead of telling a story as a personal slight. They simply adapted and found a way to make it work for them. If you don’t waste time taking changes personally, it’ll be easier and faster to see the change as a positive. Remind yourself you’ve done this before: We have all adapted at some point in our lives, and the world hasn’t stopped turning. Remind yourself that no matter the change or the challenges it brings, you can do it! What skills do you use to adapt to changes? Email me at ecaswell@mihomepaper. com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIEW Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. Practice Deliberate Calm: This is a new concept to me that I’d like to do more research on, however, what I initially read in a Harvard Business Review article on the topics has me intrigued. From the article, “New, high-pressure situations often create a level of anxiety that triggers the very reactions that I) 1 1 •n *•1 { « 4 *«. I w?■’Sfe.. f I f 't r I f b^JoMaz 91BV *>4 q < i r < '^0 3 4'. 13?/' ;-' ■ l 4^ 'I 1 rUhjK'. r J . •. ,3JL'-'A« I ♦ SOTTOj 111 : ( .• iiG ji- »• u£ i .feof’ZIO^ qiri- I ni e~J 10 e^nal i^ ijiT •z A IfJ ' t ciE' M dJfV,') ■^bfjbib 19 Ite 1 f*. -T 7' ^■UJ DnsJ jH-'' nsbys'. ■ ' bnn emoh/ I hmoi-J ttowiii<11 i > / I I S’? 3r 4 0*1 r c. I I te'i -^-oUl T' ^aisbula uR £ •t oh! 9nc f'le? bnl I ■ I To •• I i •j f I r I i t 1 •33^71. ’J ! rri^aa^i I I 1 ' .1 ’ ’ I I I I ft t I I I I 6 1 rL I 1 J ) 4 1 I li I alsSV' ? ■ 1, fi34 itn t UMM Tf i t I dlT rl < T*** * >' »! S( fin-’i*' ■? a U r •' (r r J J I » I I I J . ,t >1 . f J J I it f I i If. 1 r I Kiwanis honors young citizens Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, • attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for March (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Jayden Morris (student of Jeremiah Morris and Misty Lake) and Andre Ortiz (student ofJulio and Ashley Ortiz). Northeastern - Cate Sporer (student of Jon and Kelly Sporer) and Josie Palova (student of Jakub Pala and Maranda Ruegsegger). Southeastern - Chloe Snow (student of Jacob and Sara Snow) and Eleanor Bontrager (student of Logan and Amy Bontrager). Star - Breslin Jiles (student of Fred and Laura Jiles) and Kayden Jarman (student of Garth and Anne Jarman). Hastings Middle School — Sixth graders Delaney Rickett (student of Shawn and Bambi Ricketts) and Kaitlynn Snyder (student of Steven and Lindsey Snyder); seventh graders Eliy­ sha Stratton (student of Kevin and April Stratton), Sophie Pohja (student of Kyle and Amy Pohja) and Allison Bosworth (student ofJosh and Rebecca Bosworth); eighth grader Sebastian Hernandez-Her­ nandez (student of Remigio Hernandez and Laura Hernandez-Virgilio). I I Ik - r.v f 9 flr j<4 < < vr I J 4 1’^ 9 V i •• . I •T f> I ■ t i • * i> . »• . 4 ( ^4 r.o 'fS ■ r' f tt I - A r -J * :■ «»t r* 4 riH 6. I I ? r I I r .j '> -«k 1 I 1» 7' It .*4 f t t s?s’' A V «' r I .'V f 't 1 ri LJ r I 't T Hj5STlNr,<i • 'I k i s? I 9 f J i I < li fl U’ . ...Ip ' . ' I \ i J '■ 'I' ...-l ! • I' t .t • t • • 1 ‘ t .1 I I J, *I ‘ f t ■ ■9'' I I J t Jk' t ,1 J I ! I i 4 9' > I ' # I' Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Delaney Rickett and Kaitlynn Snyder; seventh graders Eliysha Stratton, Sophie Pohja and Allison Bosworth; and eighth grader Sebastian Hernandez-Hernandez. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? I A rt 1 ’ t k F ^1' I i ' 149 r V I 1 mniacleod@niihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER ' VIBWl—oraup V* * I ‘•".d'’ ♦ ♦ I I.' T I • a ’•T.'l •zV’*’ v/4 f X A’ ♦* t July. Historic Charlton Park was f9 •> Kt s f t. established in 1936 by Charlton, * J. who donated the property to 7^ Southeastern's Citizens of the Month for March are Chloe Snow and Eleanor Bontrager. Barry County. Courtesy photo A A 1 t V .) OOM ft 'li PTS" r w O X* •f A 4-1 4 L >*7 4 i < i 1 * Vk r~i 4 r 4 z tforcT I k. <B te 'i z t >* i*a * ,4 HL- ) I* i V A r: i 1, <1 r* ’F?i« I > ■1 I ■ r > I IBr*' tiTL 7. ? .JW f ■t A t• J* TO 4 j r LJ 1411 t «' * t /; "^11 V ^LJ IS •It 2 ■r “I 4^ > i *1 r X. -31. :a. > w "t/1 I ' k X I, J \ . I Cate Sporer and Josie Palova are Northeastern Elementary's Citizens of the Month. Lincoln Meadows Apartments £ Kayden Jarman (left) and Breslin Jiles are Star Elementary’s January Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. SAMS: DAY SErVICr AVAItJiBl f*; I t b A > ( 4 ¥f RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ® < Monday at 4 p.m. Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER f Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned & Year Round Pumping r Serving Ail of Barry County and Surrounding Areas u Annual P.H.P. Plan and 5 year plan will be available for viewing April 17th-24th, 2025 .'ii'ntHff IfUH rfmitif// THE REMINDER the SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon ♦ ♦ Group mihomepaper.com J2ifons Septic Tank Sen'ice Thanks you all /or your business in 2024! appreciate your business! Extra long hose to protect your lawn AfHkV Services offered in 2025 Tuesday at Noon We'd love to hear about it! ^1 <i zr i Gas and Steam Engine Show in Wednesday at Noon ir:./ I * 1 I ? Office hours by appointment 269-795-7715 I r I i *r,z*. Charlton Park’s annual Antique SHOPPER NEWS I * ' K ' I* BATTLE CREEK t i<?r7' . I J /ur uri'i'o/ ifi'di's... f I I \ ,\9 4 I • '-C « { ^)nr f f .T-' t :S^L2a the park's possession today, ■5£- AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Id j i 1 J<4 r 0 tions each summer at Historic I/ u V IV*. jl I r. * * The steam engine is still in ’.—4 I 1 1 r } - <7 and it performs demonstra­ DEADLINES 4 I !I * It Westinghouse steam engine. w» ADVERTISING I r- * ' •i,r i J * i I u . jriti z < : •* li • 4 NEWSPAPER f-q S ’ p..’ 4 Irving Charlton atop his 1884 u I « 'A .* 3 J Fl T 4 } I .* f IL .» Historic Charlton Park founder Jayden Morris and Andre Ortiz are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Photos provided 4 If t I >> 1 r «r f f r 1 ! ! i n i! «» r rg r 5-^ • * T* I - Ji Vi. .■» ''vtf' '.I shows I I i photo L • '■ » f : undated This la t 4 ■ r". • (•* 1-B * .* * • 1< ■’Iki -ici / IRVING CHARLTON PRESERVED LOCAL HISTORY • \S > /ml s fT DO YOU REMEMBER? • Septic Tank Install ■ Line Repair • Risers Install • Land Clearing • Light Excavation ----------------------- Bonded ------------------------ Lincoln Meadows Apartments 500 Lincoln St. Middleville, MI 49333 Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 945-5379 623-2089 ■isr oeovn CT" �S > 6 Thursday, April 17, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com •t < J I 4' <1 I r \l\^^ OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I 1^4 ■iwim Matthew Horace Rath E. Lynn Beadle E. Lynn Beadle, age 90, passed away January 23, 2025 in Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX. Lynn was born in Hastings, Ml, attended Hastings High School, and graduated in 1952. He attended University of Dayton and Western Michigan University where he graduated in 1956 with a BBA. Lynn was employed by the IRS 1956-1991 and worked in seven cities in Michigan until, retirement then moved to Bradenton, FL, then to Georgetown, TX in 2007. He married Doris Sherman in 1963 which ended in divorce in 1980. He married Marion C. Barry in 1998, Marion died in 1998. Lynn married JoNell L. Pohin in 2005, she survives along with his Matthew Horace Rath was bom Aprils, 1944, to Duane and Dora Rath (Hall) in Yale, Michiganligh School in Yale, Ml, in 1962. He attended Spring Arbor College |^■H in 1964, where he met his love, Helen Kruscke, in chemistry class. They married in 1967. They had L two beautiful daughters, whom he adored, Mary Rath Glidewell (Dewey) and Suzanne Rath Bussell (Bryan), who reside in North Carolina. He also has five wonderful grandsons, Paul Lince, Jason Lince, Benjamin Glidewell, Sam Bussell, and Jack Bussell. He also leaves behind his beloved older brother. Grant Rath of Grand Rapids, Ml. Due to some unforeseen mental health challenges, their marriage ended in divorce in 1977. Matt spent time living in Saginaw, Ml, and was employed by Eaton Corporation. Matt had many hobbies and interests and loved to talk about “anything" to anyone who would listen, as he loved people. He was especially interested in trains, ham radios, US geography, and travel. In his early years, he loved growing plants, especially his favorite orchids. Matt was also an avid student of the Bible and loved God. He would daily be found sitting in his room in his recliner with his Bible stepchildren, Nancy Sherman Siddall, William Sherman, Michael Beadle, Timothy Barry, Edward Barry, Lee Ann Wright and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lynn played basketball and baseball in High School and basketball in college. Lynn was an avid doubles tennis player 1991-2007 when he was forced to retire for health reasons. He was a member of the Chapel Hill UMC Battle Creek, Clarkson UMC, Clarkston, First UMC Kalamazoo, Central UMC Muskegon, Ml, Trinity UMC, Bradenton, FL, First UMC Georgetown TX. St. Lukes 2013. He delivered Meals on Wheels 2008. In Georgetown Volunteered Caring Place 2009-2013. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, April 17 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "James" by Percival Everett, 1 p.m.; Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movies, Memories and Milestones watches a 1936 film starring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow, 5 p.m. Friday, April 18 - Friday Story Time 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19 - Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer. 9 a.m.; Neighborhood Forest tree pick-up at the Barry Community Expo at Hastings High School, 520 W. South St., 10 a.m, Monday, April 21 - Crafting Pas- <1 % b A 3 R ’P. •n*'- •’ at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastftnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfrec 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Pastor Assistant Teed, Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Pastor HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. &S. M-43), Delton, MJ Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Pastor Roger 49046. Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 Peter Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Bible a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Bonner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORIOWIK SUFPUW OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 • ■ «W « Dixie Lynne Stevens, age 88, passed away on April 5,2025. Dixie was born on July 9, 1936, in Grand Rapids, Ml the daughter of Lester and Hazel (Hall) Marsac. Dixie was a proud graduate of Ottawa Hills High School and studied at Grand Rapids Junior College. Her career was as diverse as her interests: she co-owned Stevens Associated Enterprises for 35 years, served as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone, became a sworn deputy of the US Marshals Office, and graced the fashion industry as a model for Gantos clothing. Dixie’s commitment to her community was evident through her service with Easterseals in Grand Rapids and her active participation in local churches. She found her spiritual homes at Cedar Creek Bible Church, Faith United Methodist Church, and was a cherished founding member of Delton Community Church. An enthusiastic member of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society, Dixie also shared a love for traveling the country with her husband. <1 Wednesdays - Bible Study www.cbchastings.org. ■nr 1 I ei >5 .r Yf- II 4 If 1 4 A I i /* J’ If. I’’ 1* .fi bfiti i; 1 I i ) •r I m.iM. ecnnaae , I L i. 1 f n nsy I I 1' i F ■ 1^-- r I /v' r I / / Jgiftinnoooefem tec wSiiD fTifi > k‘. dr i I ' ,069* I 'H, '•/ tint’' 9" PU. H , Zi, 't 1 It 1! t 1 -Ji i J ;f . ~ ; I' 2 ,1’ f W»" ii itlil n )(kj ’ jl B3 1’eM ’!T9 bfii ' WHr.nii ‘ M* I .-.:i I i * - -J-/-J r’lBH' fii ’ PRoan I J pj r HCuuunmno BHiV ■' X • J < 1 »*' . 5'5 4.*i r “ ,*• * -J I lv I f1 w W Z1 » V* A I .J ./ii.r"' I I I .9 99 X tr . ffl Leonard Kidder, brother, Eddy s Kidder great niece, Ado Jade Clouse, and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Tyrrell. : Dale is survived by his mother, JoAnn Kidder of Freeport; son, Brandon Kidder, of Arizona; stepson, Austin Kidder of Charlotte, Ml; daughter, Maya Kidder of Caledonia and Julianne (John) Ypma of Arizona; brothers, Larry (Carol) Kidder of Hasting, Phillip (Betty) Kidder of Hastings, Morris Kidder of Hastings; sisters, Marcia Tyrrell of Wayland and Minnie (John) Anderson of Greenville. Special Friend Melanie Wyma of Caledonia. , Many nieces and nephews. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a future date. In memory of Dale donations can be made to Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Association, httpsY/mispinalcord.org/. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.com. 4 ya 't: I 1 I -4.1 1 k * 9^ i J iC J V *> 21 ft r. jF n * .r X; ' ‘-wir ’ ft • - r* , P t ’ I , 51?*“ JF 1♦ n ft 5 * •rn< te f- A I J > t ^2 5• • •V I J F • ** !• I f: i H' ' * I; I I b X * fl R ifcaSiff’K*??*^*^ P •. I * 1 V f Ik » » 9 At A UiHMiskr* ./’ I nu;: r I e ■ OU Wi * I • tbi li:> lAfll 1% BII^ b 11 e ***»miv Dixie Lynne Stevens 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 269-948-0900. I J Pastor Tod Shook School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; open, sitting on his lap reading. MH Due to his mental health challenges. Matt spent a large portion of his adult life in group and adult foster care homes. For the last 20 years, he resided with Wayne and Patti Pumford V^B at Cornerstone Living Center in Hastings, Ml, and then most recently at Carveth Village (3 years) in Middleville, Ml. Matt was a “jokester” and loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. Everyone who knew him enjoyed his quick wit, pleasant demeanor, and ready laugh. Wherever Matt resided, he brought with him kindness and unconditional love for all that were blessed to be able to call him friend. Matt entered his final Eternal Home April 9,2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Rath and nephew, Arthur Rath. Memorial contributions in memory of Matt may be made to Carveth Village Memorial Fund, 690 W Main, Middleville, Ml 49333. A small memorial service is being planned for a later date at Carveth Village. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. A LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Dale LeRoy Kidder, age 59, born January 10,1966, in Hastings, Ml, passed away April 11,2025, at home surrounded by family, due to complications sustained following a Motor Vehicle Acciden. Dale was the son of Leonard and JoAnn (Elliott) Kidder. He attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Dale was a lifelong carpenter. Dale was raised in Freeport, Ml. He would light up a room when he walked in. Dale had many friends. He was willing to lend a hand when someone in need. Dale had a passion for fishing, whether it was on the water or Ice. He loved woodworking. He had an idea for everything. Dale loved to cook. He could make a meal out of anything,. He loved morel mushroom hunting. He loved spending time with family. The more family he was around the happier he was. He would sit for hours playing Euchre, listening to his old time rock and roll. Dale was proceeded in death by his father A 1 4 r Dale LeRoy Kidder sions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.; Earth Day movie and discussion - • Weathered: Business as Usual & Climate Crossroads," 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; EcoPlay: A Smorgasbord of Earth-Friendly Games (registration re­ quired for limited seating), 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. Worship Togeth er i I r; BotUnelbob&Eqnlpmeot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 Dixie is survived by her husband of 68 years, Kent Stevens, children, Suzanne (Danny) Merrill, Cindy (Michael) Thee, and Kurt (Elaine) Stevens, grandchildren, David, Alaina, Maria, Kent (Jen), Cody, Thane, great grandchildren, Emma, I Caleb, Grace. Aiden, Kane, Avery, and Audrey, many close friends and three grand pups. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents. Dixie’s family will receive friends on Friday, April 11,2025,5 to 7 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home and on Saturday, April 12,2025,100 to 11a.m. Delton Community Church where her memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to Delton Community Church will be appreciated. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Jim Weatherhead and Dr. Thomas Hoffman for the many years of wonderful care. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Dixie’s family. -5K J’S*—iW-jYsiS / I T • <u_ ;v. <u< jn li X Cl! A-“ ■ r>«AX ** < • --«U> 1 I 1 *.4 4 1 1' 1 i I - fllfc j Vd £ ‘•furt 1 ' r I I h *x •*12 feyy I • w '••Ml J r* '■* I-ft. I J : < H. p.l- ft w•» .w i b A. •: r.» •< I ft AX V. ••VIS^V '‘■'•’tt.V I 1 1 ' all V * T-rj' ’•r A 4 -■({t-r ’.’'Lt rs -ask’■’8 0 b a “♦mxIj'• w V A n I hr « ‘ft I V • 0„ ‘ir Vi. I *^4 A. 1 A*^ . • Hw % w* ' H* .ft.* V k '•'W bu. L< L. ■ ■■■ *( •> I* • *A': u J ’ I** 1 ' A • *' 4 * I : A, I 1 1 ‘ -L' -• r- ^•t.ft S ? I t< I k A •» /? ■X X Xi « < •Sk ’H.X. 4 ft •>. ft. 1 'A Vfc « 1 «N Matk... I k I 11Mt n ’?Iv. I. 1 VI s J . A *• 'O I J I • I SfIK '!t. Tt ■ ■•h. ik Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ X A li S’ .r 'iX % Movie, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Community Education and Resource Center, 520 W. South Street in Hastings. Join the Institute and friends for a family-friendly space movie in the pool. Take a break from swimming to explore hands-on activities, books, snacks, local resources and preschool information. This event is sponsored by Barry County Great Start Collaborative, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Hastings Public Library. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the movie starts at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. t 1 ♦ ♦ :-'V. -V I A • -J 4 * i '’C.* > 4J 1 *’«■ ; *ie.. -It •'•tt ■ '‘Hi t; •i- 1 a c •5 ft ft I' «■' -A s , 'h W > •x V i fl 1 X* 1 * T’ April 1-30 — Michigan Frogs and Toads. Can you hear a “peeper?” Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. “Jump” into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 — April Storybook Walk: “Frog vs. Toad" by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Thursday, April 24 — Dive-in T ! 9 - APRIL 18-24 - Xfcu r** f. « J* PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS jtrj u ft. 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I X f I I J )V r t f I I M? J ni J I <3 I ?■ r' I 1 I , / I I , ( 11 f I' » .» J’ I I ) I ' •V A (1*1 JI 1 .* / m' I K I jt I I lit , J I I r ,!f < .‘X I A r> > h ■• <^1 4 I I kU A)' .1r V I 11 ./I rd •rr ‘ I J u » 7 A, , /I J'J ' i.f SiH I I I M. . I I . I A f* I > I 4 4 ‘J I • K;’ ’ A < f I f II : 1 ■ I 1 j : I > rb r^' IK'’ ' d I I i 4 / I " ■ BANNER SEPT. 7,1995 I I s • I V I , . h I I 1 •l L « 1 JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT Robert Faulkner purchased a store in Coloma, Mich., and moved his wife and new baby into a big, old house. He writes: The first year of business, my total sales were $15,000. After paying for merchandise, this left about $4,500 for wages, rent, heat, and our living expenses. We still drove the 1930 Chevrolet with the cloth top tom across the front. So as we drove, the wind caused the cloth to rise about six inches. ‘Tor two years, Juanita had no new clothes, and she never complained. I had to write Butler Brothers a financial statement. The credit manager wrote back that with only $15,000 in sales, I could not expect to succeed, but they would allow me $300 in credit. The custom in retailing is to place an order for the goods. When the goods are shipped, you are allowed a 2 percent discount if the bill is paid within 10 days and net within 30 days. Most suppliers would not accept cash advances of CODs (cash on delivery). This meant I was limited to placing orders not to exceed $300. “Fortunately, I found a company in Grand Rapids, W.J. Dykstra Co., that could supply some of my needs. They were just starting a business and carried mostly notions. “Mr. Dykstra had been in the business of making gunstocks. The lack of demand had forced him to close. He rented a loft in Grand Rapids and sent letters to all the five-and-tens in ±e area offering to sell them merchandise at 10 percent above his cost. Each mer­ chant would have to pay a hundred dollars in advance. When that was used up, another hundred dollars was to be paid. I would drive to Grand Rapids, fill my car with merchandise, and, like as not, have $20 credit left. “Out of the ashes of ±e Depression rose new busi­ ness. Individuals, through their own courageous initiative, found ways not only to survive, but also to prosper and incidentally to create new jobs for others. Every small town had a five and dime, a product of the Depression. “Fortunately for the economy, there was no mini­ mum wage. Prices, rent and wages were free to find their own level. When minimum wages came in, many businesses went out. “One of the frequent sights on the street in front of the store were WPA workers sweeping ±e streets and cleaning the gutters. They were local men who, through no fault of their own, had lost ±eir jobs. WPA stood for 'Works Progress Administration’ (and was) developed to give the unemployed some income. They worked 30 hours a week for 40 cents an hour. Some of it was ‘makework’ and had no real purpose. “I thought how ironic it was that President Hoover, when he was Secretary of Commerce, had gathered a list of needed public goods to be commenced in a recession, but Congress wouldn’t appropriate the $5 billion needed to ftmd the program. Candidate Roosevelt assailed Hoover as a spendthrift and advo­ cated a balanced budget. Hoover was defeated and blamed for the Depression. “And now we had a makework program, shovels and wheelbarrows replaced dump trucks so more men could be employed. “In 1937, there was some improvement in employ­ ment. In fact, the financial newspapers noticed concern about inflation. In 1938,1 bought a used Pontiac and we got rid of the battered Chevy. “Business improved each year, but I needed more volume. A dime store in neighboring Watervliet was floundering. The owner sat in a rocking chair near the back of the store and only moved to wait on a custom­ er or to go to the tavern across the street, “Wince Watervliet was only two miles from Coloma, 1 didn’t want the store to be acquired by a chain. So, I adopted a strategy of self-defense. “I rented an empty building across the road for $25 a month. I heard that a small store in Hillsdale had gone out of business. It had all virtually new Store-Craft fixtures. I was able to buy the fixtures for $1,000.1 hired a schoolboy to help and one morning, very early, we drove to Hillsdale, took the fixtures apart, loaded them on the truck, drove back to Watervliet and carried the fixtures into the store building. It was well after midnight when we arrived home. When the fixtures were reassembled after a few days, we took some mer­ chandise from the Coloma store and put a few items in each bin on a counter and shelves and opened for business. “1 was surprised that we did enough business to cover expenses. My next move was to go to the owner of the building my competitor was in and offer to buy the building. He was afraid that he wasn’t going to get his rent, and I pointed out that selling me the building would end his worries. He asked for $6,500.1 offered him $500 down and $70 a month. He accepted. “However, after buying the fixtures, I didn’t have the $500.1 went to the bank and talked the president into giving me an unsecured loan for $500. Now, all I had to do was wait. My competitor went out of business in December 1938. “The store in the building i had bought was much bigger than mine. I measured the store and drew out a detailed counter arrangement. 1 engaged a couple of local men to help build fixtures. They were designed so the counters from my old store would exactly fit. I had the counters laid out with glass bins and placed Ev U I ♦ • f ►’ tea^ pT ’ "'--4 • *1 ' k5”^’ -if Vi>. . * /♦ 4 • « -r ? A I < > A ^1 A.' V’’ • « * T * tov h* I 1 **>* " «. b - ; '! .'A ba I 4 r-^ 14'^” ■if '■ 4 IB* * t' f ’1 . I it. 4 r f* 4 MH • < ** • s 4 -St >r «>• I* •l* X 4 * / AV' • iK r«* ' A J’ s*Nr S V k > ' V ■ * ' <; • * rgaWi'hl^ -- ' M 4 IJ*' i 4 ' 1 v . 4' ! 5 s W r» > view of the Delton Post Office and the Ellis Faulkner drugstore in the 1920s. Russia. The rearmament of America was proceeding at a hectic pace, and for ±e first time since World War I, all men between 18 and 45 were required to register for the draft. As we signed up, we joked about becoming soldiers, little realizing that many of us would be fish­ ing in Europe, or the Pacific before this terrible conflict ended. “In August of 1940, Juanita, David and my nephew Jim Faulkner and Juanita’s brother, Jim Mitchell and I went to Patton Lake, Canada for a vacation. Jim Faulkner was 14 and Jim Mitchell was 16. “Patton Lake is located north of Bruce Mines, about 40 miles northeast of Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. It is or was a beautiful spot, with nearby lakes hardly touched by humans. “The two Jims and I decided to take an overnight trip to Solar Lake. We rowed across Patton Lake, portaged to Chipmon Lake, rowed the length of Chipmon Lake, portaged to Steward Lake, rowed to the end of Stewart and then struck out on foot for the Solar River. “We had no compass and there were no trails so we traveled by dead reckoning. We intended to walk along the river to Solar Lake, but the forest was too dense so we walked in the river. The river bottom was covered with stones, most of which seemed to be three to five inches in diameter. We kept slipping on the wet stones until we came to a beaver dam. We could no longer wade, but fortunately the forest was a little less dense and it was only about a half-mile further to the lake. “There was no place to camp at the end of the lake, so we made our way through the brush and trees to the north end of the lake where the river came in. There was a sandy area at the mouth of the river where we could camp. “We gathered wood for a campfire and while look­ ing for wood, discovered a patch of blackberries. But our dream of having blackberries for supper was soon shattered. Bears had been ahead of us, and only a few scattered berries remained. “We’d each brought a casting rod and we waded out into the lake and cast our red and white spoons as far as we could. But (on) almost every cast, we got a strike, and soon had six nice pike. Jim Faulkner vol­ unteered to fix dinner. He filleted the smallest pike. Hungry as we were, it was all that the three of us could eat. We thought that it was the most delicious fish we had ever eaten. “By now, it was getting dark, so we lit our campfire. We had each brought a blanket, which we now rolled up in. Just then, it started to rain and it turned very cold. We shivered all night in our wet blankets. Jim Faulkner had the worst of it. Only later did we discover that he had a cotton blanket whereas Jim Mitchell and I had woolen blankets. “We broke camp at daylight and started a long, wet trip home. We had intended to take the pike home with us, but they were too heavy. I took the two largest but by the time we got home seven hours later, we were afraid that they were spoiled. “When we came to Patton Lake, the wind was blow­ ing hard and the waves were high. We had a round bottom metal boat. Jim Faulkner volunteered to row and we set off across the treacherous lake. There were some frightening moments, but thanks to Jim’s cool­ ness and skill, we made it back to our cottage.’’ To be contimted... one item in each bin. I hired several men to help. “After we closed the store at 10 on Saturday night, Jan. 28, 1939, we carried the counters across the street. Sunday, 1 brought a couple of girls from Coloma. We spent Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning laying out the store. “We had planned a nine-cent sale for our grand opening on Feb. 4. But we were ready Friday noon and I said, ‘Why don’t we open up’ The girls were as eager as I to start business. That afternoon, without an announcement, we took in $50.1 knew the store would be a success. It wasn’t long before the Watervliet store sales were about the same as Coloma’s. “Hitler invaded Poland on Sept. 1,1939, and Europe was again at war. The United States began a huge mil­ itary buildup. Men and women were being called back to work. By 1940, the Depression was over. It had been a hard 10 years, but the 1940s were to be even harder for many people. People asked why it took a war to end the Depression. “Late in 1940,1 believe it was September, a man from South Haven stopped in to see me. He wanted to buy the Watervliet store for his son-in-law. After some bargaining, we settled on a price. He bought the build­ ing inventory and fixtures for a little over $16,000.1 had a lawyer I knew in Paw Paw handle the legalities. “He spent a half-day in Coloma. When the deal was finished and I had the certified check in my hands, the lawyer said almost apologetically, ‘Bob, I’m going to have to charge you $25.’ “Now Juanita could buy some new clothes and some things for the house. But the first thing I did was go to the Chevrolet dealer and buy my first new car. It cost me just over $600. The next day, Juanita, David and 1 drove to Delton to see Mother and Dad. After five years of struggling, 1 was going home in triumph. 1 savored every moment. It was one of life’s great plea­ sures. “When we drove up in a car, I knew what Dad’s reac­ tion must be. I could imagine him saying to himself, ‘He still owes me $3,700 and buys a new car?’ When I handed him a check for the amount 1 owed, he said, ‘What did you do, rob a bank?’ The War Years “1940 proved to be an eventful year. Juanita for some time had suggested that we should buy a home instead of paying rent. I think that she was the better business­ man. Now that we had a little money, I agreed. “We found two houses that we liked, both on Church Street. One was on a brook and the other up the street was on higher ground. The one by the stream was $4,000. The other was $3,500 and was on a large lot. We chose the latter. “It was a story-and-a-half with a full basement. The first floor consisted of a kitchen, a dining room, living room and bedroom. There was another bedroom in the upper half story. The house was heated by a coal furnace in the basement. We paid $500 down and had payments of $40 a month, including interest of 5 per­ cent. Later, we bought two lots, one on each side of us, from the same people, for $250 per lot. This gave us four acres with an abandoned inner urban right of way behind us. “Germany was overrunning France, Belgium and Holland and driving the British toward Dunkirk. Austria had already been annexed to Germany and a large part of Poland divided between Germany and The buck stays hersl I Spend it here. Koop it hereu I Invest In Your Community. J K Group » 5' r I 4 A r A 4 r *> II Bl ..z A* �« < i-■ 4 9 ./ * <1 •! V '•? y. /: 8 Thursday, April 17, 2025 T K HASTWGS. BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION 25- 1 74 -CZ ORDER TO ANSWER HON. VICKY L. ALSPAUGH THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF DWIGHT H. WESTER. Plaintiff. V. LISA EVILSIZER and SCOTT R MUGRI 919 E. DelfiDdaols, David H Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg A Storrs. Attorneys at Law Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorw-tof PJaiQtiJf TO. LISA EVILSIZER SCOTT R MUGRIDGE Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Defendants. Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R Mugridge, file a Notice of interest in the real property located in the Village of Middleville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as; OF #3 RECORDED OF BLOCK PLAT OF In the matter ot Jacob Kratt, a protected pervon. To ail interested persons including: Artgela RytMtski whow addressees) «/are unknown and whose (nterest m the matter may be barred or aflected by the foUovnng TAKE NOTICE A hearing will be held on Apnl 23. 2025 (via Zoom) at 315 p m at Room FC01. 206 W Court St.. Suite 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William Michael Doherty 41960 lor the following purposes Petition on appotnimenl of guardian of incapacitated indr\^al. 'Zoom Tnslructions.' Desktop PCS and Laptops: Go to Zoom website (zoom us). Click on "join a call' Join using meeting ID 5030695658 Tablets and Phones (Apple and Android): Install the zoom app from the app store or play store pnor to the cat At the 202 South Broadway LOT STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2025-030O7MA 3, OF THE THE VILLAGE MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. ACCORDING TO THE MICHIGAN, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF time of the call launch the zoom app and join using meeting ID: 5030695656 If you require special accommodaUons to use the court because of a disability, or if you need a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. Date: April 7.2025 Darren Findling P51350 414 W Fifth Street, Royal Oak, Ml 248-399-33 Jamie Smith 12 Little Long Lake Rd, Hickory Comers, Ml 49060 269-200-7853 Middleville, Ml 49333 At least 3 days prior to the hearing dated noted below to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants, Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 28th day of May. 2025, at 9;30 o'clock in th© forenoon, shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest Lisa Evilsizer and Scott R. Mugridge, have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear 4 i on that dale and time. Dated; March 26, 2025 Vicky L, Alspaugh (P42572) Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law 202 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 I I I I GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duly, if your period of aclive duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 01; IT PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale i does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015, as Document Number: 2015-004008, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Ffth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Rfth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number; 2015011927,, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Rve and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows; Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329.33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396. III. feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300. •:i feet; thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sate unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption 1 period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS; The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Rfth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335’9200 Hours; 9;00 a.m. • 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00269-1 (04-03)(04-24) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1: PM. on May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Dale of Mortgage; January 29, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on dale of notice; $287,660,37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and described as; A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows; Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 59442 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feel; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feel; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet: thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feel to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 33717 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 337.17 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feel; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet: thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet: thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any): 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you ar© a military service member on active duty, if your period of aclive duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 17,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) Notice of Foredoeure by Advertisement Notice IS grven under section 3212 of Iha Witt be foreclosed by a sate of th© mortgaged premtees, or some part of them, at a putAc aucbon sale to the highest bidder for cash or premises, or some part of them, at a pubkc auction sale to the highest bidder for cash cashier's check at the place of holding the arcuil court in Barry County, starting promptty or cashier's check at the place of holding th© circuit court in Barry County, starting al 1:00 PM. on May 1. 2025 The amount due promptly at 1.00 PM, on May 8. 2025. The on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sal© Placing the highest bid at the sale does amount du© on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sate Placing the highest bid Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as morlgagee. as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Lake Michigan Credit Union Dale of Mortgage; November 27,2QM Dal© of Mortgage Recording December 12. Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,835 93 ■i 'yt/' fl 4 if ' Ojmmon street address (if any); 178 W Broadway St. W Hand. Ml 46897-9709 Pine Blf, Hastings. Ml 49058-8128 >5 redemption period shall be with MCL 6i under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Act of the borrower will be held responsible to period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 3. 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557462 (04-03)(04-24) 1 «4 hI •fl I sir ) I A* ? 4 ✓ /I * X9’- './('• 9 ■< .< f, 1 J ! 4 !*» ;•' r-jT' u. j’’. .|r J r ,rr. i -Tri ' ’ I k /e r ,• f i L 9 9 1=^ ?». Rui 1/ t i f ,9 ► ".<i« « *. *iC’t H3S»t I 9 * 9 J •u; » 9 A 4s • .'T' ■ .rV'- ,1 ■.A 1w 1 I A®* I </ 1 S'*' k-r 1 KU'** ’.¥¥ 9^ I k 4 •< < * :i •Sil’ I -1 < * I-'- - ;c-'S •/ •I* ,A J*"’ -fiT I r <«■ >■ #! I I. V 9 mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage 1 J > holder for damaging the property during the / fr* k4 * I *• * ' * r 1 9 >4 * redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military €<■ ■ t _**-r * • 1 I 4 I service member on active duty, it your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 4^’01 ( rax b 3?**^ - , 1 * days ago, or if you have been ordered to i- - •905 1 1 active duty, please contact the attorney for V 9 « A* •. A the party foreclosing the mortgage at th© < telephone number stated in this notice. 4 •*^9 This notice is from a debt collector I> c MST'A 99 « f V ...rXtflI''" I • t Date of notice; April 3, 2025 , 4-2’** Trott Law, PC. t 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 11 >*'9 •*** • ’•* «* Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557359 1 (04-03)(04-24) MIB ■Him HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO; THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday. May S'**, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Township Hall, 5463 South M -43, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township, to consider the following variance request; I I Champion Windows/Great Day Improvements, on behalf of Garry and Molly Nesmith, is requesting relief from Sections 8.4.10.2,16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Tovsnship Zoning Ordinance to construct an 11-foot by 11-foot enclosed porch addition to an existing nonconforming single-family dwelling within the required front yard (lakefront) on a nonconforming lot of record located at 5963 Keller Road, Delton, MI 49046 (parcel num­ her 08-07-017-016-00). If granted, the variance request would allow the enclosed porch to encroach fifteen (15) feet into the thirty (30) foot required setback (described in detail below). The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back fifty (50) feet from the front (lakefront) lot line on lots in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district, which can be reduced by fifty' (50) percent on lawfully nonconform­ ing lots, except that a building shall not be any closer to a lakeshore than a straight line connecting the nearest building on each side of the lot In this case, the required setback is greater than the fifty (50) percent minimum due to the location of adjacent buildings. I ■JWJBlHm. « »« i' t ■ r ! Y iBBrnUBlflli IfIf eI 'f fl *1i « . > *g I' y- Je ' ip w A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9: a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3: p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at wjot hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. r ** *» • o L S I (jA alllu. ‘ 4 ’* I 4 5 This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Hope Township Hall 5463 South M-43 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 I I ’i I iti r *1 r ft tii'BPto* 4 M • 3onfe-: * I : <jgc *? 1 K J k '••’■Kcfl {i-, 5^.. I a f: » t I I' i I *•» I* a ''■Wl.i’it*,' I'- . I ! •k s II ■• 1■ « a •-h. I r • I « ■/ « •• •a- « * 1'1 s., I W 1 ' Ib » / I f 1 1 A i 4 I. : I 1 I ‘■H./ 44 J' - K >1 I a a 1 K •nil* ’*WflV>'1,‘ i NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 1 i k ■ b 7 ;l .y M i I I 1 i feiK''" k N ’ ‘ .4 % % Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 11:00 A.M. April 24, 2025 for the following items. ( I ... FT I * * « I *' J \r (i a 5 ‘ '1 hl t ’I "’•nil. ' 11 I jHU. f ! a 'J I1 Al '>1.•r a I « I. 1: « i.h • • Tfe' ••• I h •kA « a V' -’•l Selective Guardrail Brush Treatment - County Wide ' -.TttB I || J 11 '4 I- A' ■ « * . I 1 I 'k » The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. t.* 'Hi ! i . Im;.: Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. k i K.' Hl I J 7- rii 'ai J i s» 4 i > fr au »» > V I '• P*. ‘!<ll »I 1 h 1* * BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Chairman David Solmes Vice Chairman Jim James Member Jamie Knight t 41 sI • ' I*!! ‘ \\ 1 blA 'i’ « s <1 h ft . 5’ * < k ^4 A." I « * I >1 i 1 II 2 1 -I r* r*V « I. , A >. is ■ r ** •3> rs I •• \ Is 4 k * « . s N. s 1 J i \ 1 r 11 ! •ti ♦9 « t■ fe k t 4 « • k •» h > A ■ t v>, I I( k I at f- *« the person who buys the property at the ♦ ♦ -yr , ■' At y » ?• 10 ’ ‘JV if'. 9 * r 1 >•4 3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature damaging the property during the redemption J ' 4 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for A eZ 6 abandoned person who buys the property at the mortgage ' ' t from the date of such sale, unless determined th© borrower will be held responsible to the ' { months from th© date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance MCL 600.3278 • ' fl c4 Common street address (if any): 1879 The ; jiese t 30 rods West of the Southeast comer of said pursuant to i rl according to the Plat thereof recorded tn Uber 6 of Plats, Page 55. Barry County Records. .-x '•Mi described West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. 9. * 4 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice $224,989.80 and 4 A '41 V I Mortgage Corporation Dale of Mortgage, April 14, 2021 Michigan, I Z^iLv z as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No, 4. 1961, * / nominee for tender and tender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Freedom Range 7 West, described as commencing MCL 600.3240(16). A.. k « Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as rrtortgagee. as County. 4 t either of which may charge a fee lor this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(8); Carmen Pifok and Jason Pirok, husband and wife Barry used for agricultural purposes as defined by 4 i purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, accordance with MCL in 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is if ot the property, A potential land, Barry County. Situated in Village oi W Michigan, and described as. A parcel of land The redemption period shall be 6 months 4 r/ ? J at th© sate does not automabcatty enfatfe the purchaser to free arxJ dear ownership Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence t r Date of Mortgage Recording April 23. 2017 i ' r - y w»H be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged company, either ot which may charge a fee for this information; Mr I I t revised judicatufe act of 1961.1961 PA 236 MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgs^ not automatically entitte the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser ts encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance A I revised judcature act of 1961. 1961 RA 236. MCL 600 3212. that the fottowing mortgage J Commonly Known As; 309 E. Main Street, Court Nohce IS givon under section 3212 of the Description of the mortgaged premises RECORD. this WWW HasHngsBcinner com Notice of Foredoeure by Advertisement V • I 4 I 1 'lu �b \\ J > % L. w s \ S A ' A si s'^ * • l4->4 ' I I . • > *4 ' i J ■3? u I 'i. .Aft •% . *L « tel * a« ... J;; V I * s 'u I F +v1 s *'-’T It 3fjG> ■ c fl 1 A';.' * > XS je I * I ;Tr‘" T • *7 - I tt* /I n » «K- 1 V i I** « .4 A L • . 'w* < k k , .'/i.niW J ‘-»• I: I fc V A s */ r “ *•* ( ? J X .» . ... fl X> t 4 ?* ► V’ L t v;h \%U0 1 J 11 I l\ fc. * * |U Xi V^B » •WjK r I ? 4 b - Ifl 4 11 r • fl* <*l •I me 4 * I cC.'i: b • • *1 (J I t oon *^4 A I, r • V a.?ir,ri : ?• ■■’' ’ • ■». fl - • rs lit I 1 t ’4 c. > r J * i^A ■l % n*» i -7^ > ‘V r M: ■ r 1 * * J • »*fTr ■i. >•» I J I J « < I fl C -* - I . AM 9W s- * . s 1 w *• ( * ’Q VR V. ‘-Jr « *% I w =7', 2015 Amount claimed due on date of notice: ’ I*. -’ * -** • TT*. X It i wI •n • Vw’t — > w , 1 Aft p' _ • J ft « *v». -1 J- p ' H‘ r.r“k w —' »t»,‘ 'l ' SiKS^^-P -■ •>. < J I I Pl. V s SW.TZit- ft .4u !*» Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Brandon L. Eberly, a single man and Danielle M. Dewey, a single woman Original Mortgage Mortgagee: Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): TH MSR Holdings LLC f/k/a Matrix Financial Services Corporation Date of Mortgage: May 18, 2015 Date of Mortgage Recording; May 22, [ V" XJ $48,445.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 2 of Cappons Country Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 52. Common street address (if any): 4565 S M 37 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058-9380 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance >re ' •x r r r 71:| ► L 1" llJilTl; . 1 •l, s • r*V >>* ( 6, -11 k> < * _ '«T s. > ■F- ? 0 :l >1 A• ft T « '.r .7’ W.v:^r r u. L- n.i? I ( f • : - I J u A •J • «;.i Jl *• ^Sl JT • • ’rf .'I b -i,.-.TMir*! -»e';^ 1? •t ’ • 4 ‘-s-r? I«J with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: March 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1556727 (03-27)(04-17) I rrvW * ■tei r . wat.^ " — •• *L '■ n •M T »Jt,' • 7 K ' * *'«wfe= ' t ■ • '14 *B .W^Mr ■*- B. « *A? >(!• ■ ■ f . ?*u liO'i I I J I- «3 te-. I L - f* » * ^A-. " ' t-Gl..'-|p.^ • 'tSi '• •tTfcUi 2w7? fi •. I ^1 • > ( ) I I n w* -»«T * /I '•A Hi I *1 . 'fivwk k •JLU> -z’V k-, < 11 C/«J • 4- • I BM I « ft 1 J B -r ■^. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias, A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 17, 2010, as Document Number; 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number: 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($5/724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 87 and the West 1/2 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03) (04-24) NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a special work­ shop at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the second floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the workshop will be the presenta­ tion of the draft municipal budget FYE 2024/2025. I ir » i MEf*!! t Linda Perin City Clerk o > * 9* ■li'c' ■ f b .A Kf/’M 2^ * t M .,«»Mt.rti tinijiyti:-: »I u. tteiL A I * «• ' NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, SECURED BY THE LIMITED FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE Cin AND THE RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON t . ' I ? ini;k* WWT** « e» Its * > f 1 I I I « I I x ’ mA -•^ AVT M «c a.. I f € ’ r;. J*!** 1 « ' 4< .................. ' H^.^fb'nod sffi m; hk t A* > t- r I 1 I vt; I JJ > k u 1.U; .r ^'•c Jt. fssf' ‘ 9^- »y-j 4M', 1 L ■t iV •'> I ri & n k i 9 *‘-^ 4 fl ' « ft I i I .« A C I>1 IM f itt 5. IP t I f I / c d r i f F 'i^l *- I r fl w 4I I ‘ *, L’« « rv k ’ .t’ ( I d I / t » t I i T ‘ ■ h •i ». *.T '.U , 1 1 d'-; (W ! V- ' .,L ' I 4 (t I I > J i ( i r* ’ , J t <c- , I' I I * I r ' « '. J' I I 1 * , z* k * t J / I <k I { I I I I r• i' \ r * 1“ •i'l J H r '■ Jf- 1 ( < if .>■ i 11 I I iv I I i I r 4 4 It I 1 I I 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30046-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday April 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Sarah J. Nichols. Date of birth: 7-3- 1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Sarah J. Nichols, died 10-14-2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James P. Nichols of 1589 N. Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/09/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 James P. Nichols 1589 N. Yankee Springs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-893-5621 The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear comments and de­ termine the necessity of improvements and the establishment of a special assess­ ment district for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2025. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin City Clerk City of Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I i RM V City of Hastings r » > .'? r .w 1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ado Floreani, died December 27,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Derek Floreani, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 9, 2025 Chaligian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC Erin L. Majka P77781 480 W. Lovell St. Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269)216-4570 Derek Floreani 15385 N. High Lonesome Way Prescott, AZ 48305 (832) 258-8797 The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-9452468, or via email at mpeacock@ hastingsmi.gov. f ► STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30084-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Ado Floreani. Date of birth: May 7, I •1 ( 9 Thursday, April 17, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom I ft ll' ■ » I 7i4'^'''" / r a’ « I J ' I '• ,V ■ ' i I '. u '’ ? ’<' I J I r< ‘f . i ) ;;r I '* fl ' (fl 91 I ‘ (1 1\ k ,«l X‘r » I J C s, Khr.'rJ **1 I I I i I k ..I' 4 I )1 This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Section 517 of the Act 34. I I i r i. I * PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE CITY OF HASTINGS intends to issue capital improvement bonds in one or more series in a maximum amount not to exceed $8,500,000. The bonds will be issued for the purpose of defraying all or a por­ tion of the cost of certain capital improvements along Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway Street on Green and from Green to State on Mar­ ket Street, within the City, including but not limited to (i) resurfac­ ing of such roads; (ii) construction of a mini roundabout at the in­ tersection of Green and Market; (iii) lead service line replacements, storm, and sanitary sewer replacement on Green and Market; (iv) water main replacement on Market Street; and (v) acquiring and constructing any and all other related appurtenances and site im­ provements within or immediately adjacent to the road right of way (the “Public Improvements”). The bonds to be issued shall mature within the maximum term permitted by law with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to Act 34 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001, as amended (“Act 34”), including specifically Section 517 Of Act 34. SOURCE OF PAYMENT The principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable from the general revenues of the City and shall be secured by the full faith and credit pledge of the City within constitutional, statuto­ ry and charter limitations. RIGHT OF REFERENOUM The bonds will be issued without a vote of the electors un­ less, within 45 days from the date of publication of this notice, a petition, signed by not less than 10% or 15,000 of the registered electors, whichever is less, residing within the limits of the City shall have been filed with the City Clerk requesting a referendum upon the question of the issuance of said bonds, then the bonds shall not be issued until approved by the vote of the majority of the electors of the City qualified and voting thereon at a general or special election. 1 t The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for conversion of an existing building to a museum at 220 W. Colfax, Hastings, MI 49058 PP# 08-55-040-014-00. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday May 5, 2025, in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Please check the City of Hastings website at www.hastingsmi.gov or contact City Hall at 269-945-2468 for details. 4^ 1 s 1 ' ? 4 f 5l'* r 4 YcdLi^,sr 5 ; » ,*Ki. , W ( « rr: < s •'A f •"<■■■■* .<5! se .ft 4 is . - K, '4 1 n -^- I" 'Ite. ? I t I t. s S f **1 IJ 1 1 ■ •, :1 •7 lit S 5 L** <1 I .1. < I « t-t « c # r fl fl K 4 I ♦t 1 J r I kl f r-fe a II • 1 s V I ¥ I 5. 1 ' 1 > It T / f , t rJ 4 f' t ) 1 I • 1 ' 1 f I \v <* \ Ab ' I t r I I • « i \ r ) J All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit com­ ments. A copy of the plans and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Di­ rector, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Questions or com­ ments can be directed to Sandy Ponsetto, Administrative Specialist at 269-945-2468 or sponsetto@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin City Clerk < I I L' 4»^ I V • I A !« ‘y 1 t It. 1 •.nr 7 ,770 * • I \1 I wC I 3 «■ >• -A4 - w> $ 1 ( ■4 > «« I ■ ;o 22C I t f •X .«•» W ’-kl J '• ( *x: 1 h 'fl «• * t fl fi r? t t« ♦ ♦ } i, COLFAX.ST / k / tt n ■:Y Linda Perin, City Clerk f •sir. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 220 W COLFAX �w w h ' j4B 1.-^ •l r c I SPORTS r 1 #1 *»■ -5«^ I «/ « >% 1i k ' #4^ >- .• J • ♦ I •I suit *4^ «7 -T I dj M ♦ ■> f I r J A * J I e t S I I J /• • "✓ J / t' ‘ • * It looked like he knew what he was doing. Running a varsity 1600-metcr race for the first time, Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden hung al the back of a pack that included (ialesburg-Augusla senior Carter Stevens, Constantine senior Robbie King and Constantine junior Alessandro Avila for most of 1450 meters. When a stiff wind out of the west quit blowing in his face quite so hard coming around the final turn. Madden look off and won handily. Madden never ran a race longer than 800-mcters as a freshman last spring in a strong first varsity track and field season with the Panthers, then he qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals in his first high school cross country season last fall traversing 5K courses all season. Head coach Dale Grimes said he is looking forward to getting back to running the 400 and the 800 like he did a year ago on the track, but the Panthers just really needed him in that race to help out on the scoreboard Monday. Madden turned in a winning time of 5 minutes 5.29 seconds in that 1600 Monday in a Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division tri with Constantine and host Galesburg-Au­ gusta. The points helped the DK boys' team to a 1-1 day. The Panthers scored an 81 -46 victory over the host Rams, but fell 83.5-44.5 to Constantine. The DK girls were downed by both foes, falling 67.5-51.5 to G-A and 81.67-46.33 to the Constantine girls. It was as pretty great day in the 1600-meter run for the Delton Kellogg girls too. Senior Kylie Main won the race in 6:15.51, and junior Elli Tim- _ r- - Jtfl F I WWW HastingsBanner com Brett Bremer Sports Editor A > tf / 4 « s ^'1 r Milers start SAC season strong for DK t L I Thursday, April 17, 2025 10 i r A y « <s I ^1 I Delton Kellogg junior Etli Timmerman runs to a new personal record time of 6 minutes 56.26 seconds to place second in the 1600-meter run at the SAC Valley opener Monday at GalesburgAugusta High School. merman and sophomore Makayla Lutz both set new personal record times in the race while placing second and third. Timmerman clocked in al 6:56.26 and Lutz at 7:25.47. Thal was the only event in which any of the three teams swept the lop three scoring places. The DK boys weren't too far off that with a great day in the sprints led by sophomores Logan Damron and Jace MePheeters who went 1-2 in the 100-meter dash. Damron turned in a lime of 12.00 and MePheeters 12.05. MePheeters was second and Damron third in the 200-meter dash loo, behind Galesburg-Augusta senior Levi Bom who won in 25.66. "They kind of feed off of each other," coach Grimes said of his two young sprinters. "I am seeing that develop. It is almost like a little bit of a rivalry, but a little bit of great teamwork, like let's go beat these guys kind of attitude. The two of them, they went 1 -2 in the 100-meler dash. Thal was really exciting. They were all smiles as well after the meet. That’s good to see." Senior Myles Hatton had a win on the track for the DK boys too taking the 400-meter run in 56.64. The 300-meter hurdles was a big race for the DK boys in the win over G-A. The Rams didn't have an entrant into the event. The DK team had freshman Ryan Sinclair second, junior Carter Lynch third and junior Nick Muday fourth in that race overall. Constantine senior Justin Hendrix won it in 46.79. Sinclair had a runner-up lime of 49.46. Coach Grimes said Sinclair was another one with big smiles, and a bloody knee from nicking the last hurdle in the 300-meter race, after the meet. Hendrix was a four-time champ on the boys' side. He won the long jump at 21-5.5 and he was a part of the Fal­ cons' winning 4x200-meter relay team. His junior teammate Bear Geibe was a four-time winner too. Geibe took the 800-meter run and was a part ofthe other three Falcon relay victories. Constantine teams won all four re­ lay races. Delton Kellogg foursomes were second in two of those four boys’ events. MePheeters, senior Cyrus Bain, Hatton and sophomore Kayden Conley had a runner-up lime of 1:40.80 in the 4x200-meter relay. In the 4x400-meter relay DK got a runner-up time of4:10.34 from the team of Bain, Sinclair, senior Miki Hovi and Ireshman Lane Steele. Hovi, an exchange student, had a solid day in the field for DK too with a runner-up height of 5 feet 3 inches in the high jump. Coach Grime was really pleased with both Hovi and Madden in that high jump. DK senior Wyatt Finney was second in the long jump at 19-3.5, bumping up over that 19-foot mark after bein in the 18’s at the first meet of the season. In the throws, the DK boys were led by sophomore Evan Flesner who set a PR of 92-11 to place fifth in the discus and was third in the shot put with a mark of 35-9. It was a solid day all around for those DK distance runners in the girls’ meet. Main was the runner-up in the 800-me- Saxons shoot to sixth at first 1-8 golf jamboree Brett Bremer Sports Editor Host Harper Creek ran away with the first Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ encejamboree of the season Monday at Binder Park Golf Course. The Beavers put up a score of 313 to outscore runner-up Marshall by 20 strokes at the 18-hole event to open conference play. Hastings was led by junior Daniel Jensen in a sixth-place finish. He shot an 84 to finish in 12th individually. He started on number 16 and promptly birdied the par-5, 460-yard number 17. he also closed the front nine strong with four straight pars. Marshall shot a 333 as a team to place second ahead of Parma West­ ern 334, Jackson Northwest 342, Coldwater 370, Hastings 373 and Pennfield 416. Freshman Andrew Barton shot a 93 for the Saxons, junior Bronson Elliott shot a 98 and senior Hunter Pennington scored a 98 too. Harper Creek senior Colton Beard led the league with a two-over-74. His senior teammate Spencer Denney tied Western’s Hayden Kim for run­ ner-up honors as they both shot a 77. The top five for the day included Coldwater sophomore Dracyn Fos­ ter (78) and Northwest junior Jake Brafford (79). The Beavers’ scoring group also included an 80 from sophomore Mack King and an 82 from senior Quinn Barrick. Marshall was led by sophomore Henry Strand who scored an 81 to place eighth overall. The Redhawks also got an 83 from junior Clark Erwin, an 84 from senior Kayden Granger and an 85 from seniorXande Goss. Pennfield’s leader was senior Evan Lampert who scored a 97, and the Panthers’ top four also included a 103 from senior Braden Campbell, a 106 from junior Nolan Badger and a 110 from Brenden Back. k 4 r i' r I I -■# s V A 9 * 6/ V ? If #• x*. » 9 i •-i, X.K ¥ k * > 'si r ti It* fr: 7 .? *: 5^ 4» >> »■ ’Ji-i / f » # ■ *. •1 * »# F •• f* ✓ Ollf i * i ft 1<* 1 ^j. 1 I. ■'Sa* q 4I t r* *4 tT \W f *1 A t !■! fsj i Is^ re V ' a- J i 4 V 1 J ® A ' ■ si <r n * e. •> 1 «1 1 V i ^- Delton Kellogg sophomore Evan Fleser takes a final turn in the shot put during his team's SAC Valley duals with Constantine and Galesburg-Augusta at Galesburg-Augusta High School Monday. >5 %* I >♦ ‘1 ai(its>’ 1,4 Sfci 49 :s f •* Ar •*R* . I i r * *• I I 1 I /J f •4 k r' c ua®*®' ±reHS4 I 4 5. t ‘ I '5 JIS'; p f 4 ff ♦ « 9 I « V » ■nsjisr--- -* --•rt•.1 ' 4 < h I - --rrr t A F 4 1! J If -<r I X I J 1 ■ W It® r S 4ft i •; jB|- k «<, 'f♦ ♦ T -4.^' I • T I r fl 1 4 t ssaSnisatsia- 3^:’: laWaiiL ssisfie 3Ei ■*': » jsr* fV « aM a I ’SSSedJiSUBi® r IhfeQmfeferf Ei 1 »■ T1 ( • Jsa 1 w : 4 ■■ aika>» '.-I 4 nf > wft ,4 IV> RAMq < .“••Fit ir-' :R^ RIMS T _ . - . •«« ( sjsa ■Ji-? - ** W ■ ..m S w I• l» 'ze -1’ b ■ - '^'5® JSj *! • 1 l» « ’ ■ t’.-— -- - ‘ - . .. .. .. ;—I -I ')fl A ’^felsu; b... M •-:e k . I u L* Delton Kellogg junior Izabelle Gruber races to a runner-up finish in the 100-meter hurdles Monday during her team's SAC Valley duals with Constantine and the host Rams at Galesburg-Augusta. Photos by Brett Bremer I K * / *;f.U K < J. j f * * r <ia4! r > I * , ’ A'iH > ter run with a time of 2:48.36 behind Constantine’s Kailee Jones (2:41.02). Timmerman was fifth in that race while wetting her PR at 3:12.68. DK junior Izabelle Gruber placed second behind Constantine junior Jaedyn Herlein in the two hurdles races. Herlein won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.11 with Gruber clocking in at 18:40. In the 300-meter low hurdles, Herlein won with a time of 52.24 and Gruber was second in 55.05. Herlein was a four-time champ on the day also taking the long jump at 16-.75 and running with the winning 4x200-meter relay team for the Falcons. DK girls' teams were second in the 4x 100-meter relay, the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay. Sopho­ more Brynlee Babbitt-Smith, freshman Alexandra Ryder, junior Lily DeVries and senior Mia Kohlen had a time of 1:01.97 in the 4x 100-meter relay. In the 4x200-meter relay the DK team of Babbitt-Smith, DeVries, Ryder and Gruber was second in 2:10.49. The 4x400-meter relay team of Gruber, Ryder, senior Jillian Leclercq and Main earned a time of 5:06.68. Senior Jaidyn KI imp won four events for the G-A girls. She took the high jump at 4-10, the shot put with a mark of 33-4, she won the 400-meter run in 1:02.22 and beat out freshman Jenisyn Klimp by almost a second to win the 200-meter dash in 27.67. Jenisyn was the 100-meter dash champ in 13.43. Delton Kellogg junior Violet Kokx led her team in the field events. She had a runner-up throw of 71-2 inches that coach Katie Ingle was really happy to see, and Kokx also placed third in the shot put with a mark of 27-8. Kohlen tied for second in the high jump for the Panthers by getting over the bar at 4-3. The Delton Kellogg teams were set to take on Schoolcraft and Hackett Cath­ olic Prep in more SAC Valley contests at DKHS Wednesday, April 16. League contests continue April 23 at Kalama­ zoo Christian. •-'X 1 •I I V’t • *4, •1 ’h. . •X *.4 t J 5 ' s*4 " >\ 1 A > •* V*-', J -•►C •i\ & s » I- " *« •v •X I h’.; "- ■ ' 4 s , ». « rw ? . I I I I 1^ A., u V’ *h X #? k r. 5i * 5 ->! J J s 4l X..' a % * 1 ** !•: ir* 4 ( J S^Si* .i I V ' i s % t -S * k* *■ <u. J. i t “K >« 1 K i A *5i^ Delton Kellogg senior Cyrus Bain gets off the blocks at the start of the 200-meter dash Monday during his team's SAC Valley duals with Galesburg-Augusta and Constantine at Galesburg-Augusta High School. « vA \ I 04 4 K A A •» \ A ‘ s\ » ............ !A< - •t I 4 4 i', r » vr •9 r, >* " t t * V V > 'A tk 4; k ■ » ! k -A S * 1 ^r* >5 L\ w •hs L' . to* > V_ •"I '\ r^ L A r \ J H if ^ftt ''JS5IkV * I, . r -s’ k.* I I Ik V ... -> *. �’4b I I k Tfc- - I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, April 17, 2025 1i '"I J, Lions still trying to build confidence in batter’s box .'f l. f *1 6. r . I... I % ■A U‘r.f f I . A ► ■T;. I r ' J-* r Brett Bremer Sports Editor j J I 1 I. 1 f ; I f I f - I i r" r f' I i , I lijjJ J ' \ Ar I ni) G n'< i J .'■jf i‘ 32 g§ni.’ L I » f .'.‘J em- S ’l 4 0 r> fejpwmoM B tVvrt brB * 1 t 4 I aril TOl 2T; inHTHBff “I r* r f^37rif owl > !t ?*Trr ij w iuib k I 1 I •> 1 hfw ,89iofroriqo2 ( junior and that’s it,” Maple Valley head coach Nick Blakely said. “We’re still learning, but they’re getting a lot better. They’re hashing through knowing the mental part of the game, and believing in themselves that they can hit the ball and stuff like that.” Coach Blakely was especially pleased with the defensive effort his girls put forth in game one. There were a few errors here and there, but overall the Lions did a decent job of making the Vikings earn their runs - both with a solid defensive effort and something of an improved pitching performance from recent seasons. Sara Hickey started at pitcher in both ballgames for the Lions, Aubree Roth There have been worse days, and there are sure to be better ones. The Maple Valley varsity softball team was shut out by Bronson in two games of their Big 8 Conference dou­ bleheader at Maple Valley High School on a cold, windy Tuesday afternoon. The Vikings scored 18-0 and 22-0 wins over the Lions. Calleigh Koontz was hit by a pitch and Payton Morawski worked a walk in game two. They were the only two baserunners for the Maple Valley team during the two three-inning ballgames. “We’re still ayoung team, loaded with sophomores, and one senior and one 4 i 4 * * 1 1 4 •T JF*m- : I*.:»! 4; 4 •7.'‘ a V * J v •>• J** .' <*•15 e4 I * Maple Valley’s Sarah Hickey stretches off the bag at third to get a throw from home as Bronson’s Aurora Deck-Phair slides safely in during game two of their Big 8 Conference doubleheader at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. Photos by Brett Bremer • > 1 -4. ' 7 I I *» t 4 « * r 1 » K % < t • t • i I V I :» a, I ’n I I 6 4 L I * « • '■< . r. »k w % s 1 . ■: 5 t ¥ 4 // 4 I c 4k J.'*. V I < '■:? *^.r**: * • ' ^^r > ! P I \ •ff , * 5^ ) *** r * «> V . A 4 i. A'A * I 1J 1 •4 . * A' ’ /s/' f v.^ 'WV < s * 1 «»’ J , I J* A ** zZ • I \ L n >.• r k I vJ* I . * r -J * « i < > « ♦ 4 t A:- ff r* * *% ♦‘.J I < k .* ** A, ir i 6. I t V . “ts '. •« X> r U * -V<c •w c •r / A Aubree Roth pitches for the Maple Valley varsity softball team during game two of its Big 8 doubleheader with visiting Bronson Tuesday afternoon. -jcP 1 k i 1 j:d I c ‘-JA _• uifl I . TC uV/] M" "I closed out game two in the circle. Be­ tween the two of them they only issued five walks through the three games. Bronson had to put the bat on the ball to move around the bases, Braelynn Gimenez had a big game one for the Vikings knocking two home runs in and driving in four. She scored in all three of her plate appearances in game one and scored five runs in five trips to the plate overall. Her replace­ ment in the second inning of game two, Ashlynn Harris, hit a home run too. Lydia Wells, Delanee Carpenter, Madison Shaw and Kalyeah Shoup had two hits apiece in game two for the Vikings, and Aurora Deck-Phair was 3-for-3. In game one, Kailynne Scare and Kyra McCormick joined Gimenez in belting two hits each for Bronson. Coach Blakely said growing confidence in the batter’s box will be key to the Lions’ season, really on both sides oftlie ball. He said he could see his defense wane a bit in game two as ±e struggles with the bat turned into struggles with the glove. Ashlyn Harris threw threw the three-inning no-hitter for the Vikings in game one, and Shaw tossed the three-inning, no-hitter in game two. Harris struck out the first eight batters she faced. Shaw struck out seven total. That is a real good team,” Blakely k( I >r * — ■i.n —Mi- ■ i» t ?l * *> A Lions atop a couple field events at Mohawk Relays sr I • i ’J Z I & ■ Yt > ir 0G2 1 IsiC • ’Cit|2 * ■pl 11 .bho 1 I T v J afc J rt j I *' liy; iSf »w* Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions had a few of the top field event performances Saturday at Mor­ ley-Stanwood’s Mohawk Relays. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team had the junior duo of Andrew Phenix and Tyrese Robinson-El win the discus competition with Phenix firing off the top throw ofthe event at 106 feet 11 inches and Robinson-El adding a throw of 95-7. Lion freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis was the top individual in the long jump with a mark of 18-3 and another fresh­ man, teammate Gavin Swift, was ninth overall in that event with a jump of 16-5. That pair also competed in the high jump for the Lions with Nevins-Davis getting over the bar at 5-10 to place third and Swift sixth at 4-10. The top finish for the Maple Vai- 1 •■• ’• fj 4 VflBJi: “ -3f Crum t - ' rrvfaW r b A < ’’ • jwoaqe / oifF l' >f «*•*- U Hrilr c. t I T '■■I., ■fciUiC. - / \r » p -119' t . •' -W’ f blrr y 4 J. • rrrrzLte I « IITI I4 ! I I • I • e J I ' I I 3 k / M I iO.d. ' I 1 B r • A I 1 . 9 IV I u / I t I ! I' e K- *I I A/ ) f I I 1 ■ .r’ f I J < • r I I Jfl / I A ! I I r •J i r m fl i> I ley boys on the track came from the 1200-meter sprint medley relay team that placed third in 3 minutes .62 sec­ onds. The Lion foursome in that race was made up of Nevins-Davis, junior Holdyn Clinkscales, Robinson-El and sophomore Quincy Page. The Maple Valley girls were also third in that 1200-meter sprint medley relay which includes a 400-meter leg, two 200-meter legs and then a second 400-meter leg. The Lion foursome of junior Sienna Lowe, sophomore Ammira Felder, sophomore Leannah Johnson and junior Athena Morehouse earned a time of 3:35.54 in that event. The Maple Valley girls’ team also had a freshman 4x200-meter relay team of Noelle Clinkscales, Abby Harvey, Lily Diaz and Lydia Emerick place third in 2:10.02. The Lions’ were fourth in the regular 4x200-meter relay with the team B I Young Lions jump right into Big 8 golf season - tl' 1 " ri r** I' p i: ' •1 t i • I'! r % w •r * f ( aF r * 4 r d I f ‘ k’ I n I I .Il of Lowe, junior Izabelle Soper, sopho­ more Audrey Burpee and Morehouse turning in a time of 2:08.89. Emerick teamed with Burpee, Ariel Kenyon and junior Izabelle Soper for a fourth-place time of 15:22.98 in the 4000-meter distance medley relay that included a 1200-, a 400-, an 800- and a 1600-meter leg. Burpee was the top high jumper in the girls’ meet getting over the bar at 4-8 and Morehouse cleared 4-2 for a total team height of 8-10, which matched Ithaca for the best of the day. The Ithaca boys’ and girls’ teams both won championships at the meet. Ithaca won the girls’ meet with 112 points ahead of White Cloud 108, Lakeview 96, Morley-Stanwood 46, Maple Valley 38 and Reed City 25. The boys’ title went to Ithaca with 126 points ahead of Lakeview 92, Mor­ ley-Stanwood 80, White Cloud 69, Reed City 37 and Maple Valley 36. The Lions had their Big 8 Conference opener postponed due to the weather Tuesday, and that meet was moved to Wednesday, April 16, at Concord. The Lions host the Lakewood Invitational in Nashville this Saturday and then head to Reading for a conference dual April 23. I Brett Bremer Sports Editor r Wf - I I • '/14 K I f I -4^' I f 0 » -V, . I . r f J K* * ' I . I t fj 1 f i 1’ I r* I /•l I VM < <4 I a’ * * n Z I 2, L { zw « ? I 111 ir di I < I - z I I *y ) I? I - jp p A » r I r. J 'r • V .1/ ,'Tr b •> ' I J •d k I I t t3 i ‘ A J ir/ .* A f k I 4 ’ 163' J J I > I ■ rf* t ■ '/!>■ • jU’ ( I 1 J . > r / J r'9 "ik t* ■ O xij /' u J 4 1*=? I f * Jb j J I I « •*r . J K-.c , Ir I I I *T ►1 L-' t x\i1> 'V IZ A I.4 •* 4? r t SB?' 4 t * » ) I 1 b . * I ) k > I f ■« * r* I I t I t ( J ' r iFiW The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team got in its first round of the season at the Big 8 Conference jamboree hosted at Concord Hills Golf Course Monday. Springport took the day’s victory with an overall score of 193 ahead of Quincy 205, Stockbridge 212, Bronson 233, Concord 238, Union City 239 and Maple Valley NTS. The Lion team did not have a team score with three golfers competing, one shy of the number needed to earn a score in the team competition. Bradley Cushing was the Lion leader on the day with a score of 63. A par on number five was one of the highlights of his round. The Maple Valley team also had ju­ nior Hayze Sifton and freshman Ezekiel Carney competing. Junior Maximilian Argumedo from Springport had the day’s top individ­ ual score at 39. Junior Wyatt Loso led Stockbridge with a runner-up score of 44. Quincy had junior Braylon Estlow third with a 45. In the team victory, Springport also got a 48 from Brody Baum, a 51 from Stone Overweg and a 55 from Eli Worth. Dave Huber is the new Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf coach this spring, tak­ ing over for former leader Trent Harvey. All three Lions on the roster a new to varsity golf. “Usually golf is a sport that you play to do better against your own score form previous rounds of golf,” Huber said in the preseason. “With competitive golf the focus is beating the other opponents. It is more about playing a smart round of golf instead of always going for broke with every shot.” “The goal for this year is to gain ex­ perience and golfing fundamentals to grow the program for future seasons,” he added. Bronson is set to host the conference this afternoon, April 17, at Bella Vista Golf Club. There are conference jam­ borees on the slate for Monday hosted by Springport at Burr Oak Golf Club and Tuesday hosted by Stockbridge at Timber Trace Golf Club. * t f I » t > r « 4 , ( I I V 7 1 ■».* , J STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OFTHE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OFTHE FRIEND OFTHE COURT Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1, 2025. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Acts are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to Hon. William M. Doherty, Barry County Trial Court, Family Division, 206 W. Court St., Hastings, Ml 49058. said. “They were on top last year. They know what they’re doing over there. So do we, but it takes time. Can’t build Rome in a day.” The next day for the Lions is today. They’ll head to Union City for a Big 8 Conference doubleheader this af­ ternoon, April 17. Maple Valley hosts Concord for two conference games April 22 and then will face Olivet in two at Olivet High School April 25. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor"), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as; 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: April 10, 2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 �J 4 1.^ f. I I*' 12 4 •T''■ "f 1 Thursday, April 17, 2Q25 THE HASTINGS BANNER r www.HastingsBanner.com Bronson wins battle of aces in Vermontville p‘ i 4 It 'I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Bronson scored a run in its last at-bat to break a scoreless deadlock with the Lions in the Big 8 Confer­ ence varsity baseball opener at Gris­ wold Field at Roger Corey Diamond Tuesday afternoon, and then a burst of hail combined with the setting sun brought an early end to game two. A Lion error and a pair of singles olT the Viking bats brought home what proved to be the winning run in game one after Maple Valley se­ nior pitcher Jakeb McDonald no-hit visiting Bronson for six innings in game one in Vermontville. Kamron Brackett delivered a single into right for Bronson with runners on second and third and one out in the lop of the seventh. McDonald struck out six and walked two in the complete game effort in which he gave up just the one unearned run. Lion head co^ch Bryan Carpenter said that McDonald was around the plate with his pitchers, challenged the Viking hitters and kept the Lions in the bailgame. Carson Stevens was at least as good for the Vikings. He walked two in the second inning, but that was the only time he really experienced any trouble. A one-out single off the bat of the Lions’ TJ Pierce in the bottom of he fifth was the only hit for Maple Valley. “Stevens mixed it up well, had us guessing all night instead of reading the ball out of his hand and staying back,” coach Carpenter said. Stevens struck out ten and walked three in his seven innings on the mound. Whether or not the Lions and Vikings conclude game two will likely depend on the weather the rest of the spring and how the Big 8 Conference championship race starts to shake out. Small hail started pouring down right after a Carson Milboum dropped down a sacrifice r. on the mound for the Lions and al lowed four unearned runs on three hits and two walks through 1,1 innings. He struck out one. Kaiden Meyers and Coblentz both threw in relief for the Lions. Maple Valley, now 1-1 overall this season, is set to travel to Union City for another Big 8 Conference dou­ bleheader on Thursday, April 17. The Lions host their annual Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Invitational Saturday, April 19, in Vermontville. League action resumes next week with the Lions hosting Concord Tues­ day, April 22. p ■ .** 1? •> • •♦•A A* •» i. * •» <1 LX ,» * I • f & ] 11 11 jf’. •. ‘ 'V J i .» 4 I. it 4 .4; t .3 -• 1( t I ' X I 1 . i'* . •> ir / r I ' J •J 1 ;r 1 F / I I I f t J I * I • '* ! » /J 11 I »; it ( t If 1 » I I I * • t i '!»" ) » i c I k f if v * ) r-i ■r / t fir" I ' ’ .■J |s' til 14 4 h’ b 1^’ II r(i;: t. IK J V 1*. *, 1 4 ( 3 r J 4^ 9^ I I I I « J 4 .•t; I V >1: I* ! « 4 fB I J u*? k I » t I * > €■ ? I sr f I > I •I * * n ---- ] k < *11 «< i f c -e -F J >5 V* J-. k A •< •/ =v LifcAV 1 I 4 I ..A a > k V { .1 a.y Be 4 4. .^-1*1*2 I 1 >3,- . •x it S % s r I ■» 4 r I i ff. a?#. K i I i.. I I ‘ 1 I J ?< s« , u FW^t^ K Kw. 5^ * 13^ >• v\ Ml bl* . 91 I 'i £ I t w iS rti. *IH >2. w- > I I •• V *** I tl r *1 1 iT— « i fl9* I ■S', L.X4 «i, ■ « K ■ —** , I I «I F '.X --G n-r L• «* i 4' v>; w :. 1 > *1 r w.. r I A z to even things up. Nolan Hoefler, McDonald, Milboum and James Coblentz had singles for the Lions in that one through the first four plus innings. McDonald, Bobby Bryson, Wiggs, Milboum and Coblentz had one RBI apiece. Teegen McDonald started game two ir I ?** bunt to advance teammate Jimmy Wiggs from first to second in the top of the fifth inning with the two teams tied at 6-6. The Lions had a 6-4 lead after scoring five times in the top of the third inning of that second bailgame, but the Vikings got one back in the bottom of the third and another in the bottom of the fourth iy? 1 4 Maple Valley’s Jake McDonald takes a deep breath before stepping back into the batter’s box during game two of his team’s Big 8 Conference doubleheader against visiting Bronson at the Griswold Field at Roger Corey Diamond in Vermontville Tuesday. Pholos by Breit Bremer si •>: :-*r Ds < v < ) » ?FT •<S :!>• KI r f .•i; biU *•» «*». V -r 'r * . liRf </ I n Maple Valley’s TJ Pierce gets a jump of first base during the top of the third inning of game two Tuesday against visiting Bronson in Vermontville. t iicrni iy«E ^thev' I / t H .-r : 4 W J ^JHUENA i,.nL qrnu( I 4^ c fTp ♦ ’C J Ef" ,i £ ,al goh.X IA d ^jan i Bfi \inr k. X I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE — .1 !■ ' *• - TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY ♦ OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on May 8, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commis­ sion for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthompson@pcimi. com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following; 1. A request submitted by builder Michael Carr on behalf of property owner Robert Mclivaine for Special Land Use and Site Plan Review approval. The request pertains to the property located at 15505 S M-43 Highway, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 (Parcel ID: 08-12-036-050-00), which is zoned R-2 - Single & Two Family, Medium Density Residential. The applicant seeks approval to expand e legal non-conforming structure by removing and replacing the existing roof system and increasing the height of the perimeter walls by three (3) feet. This request is being considered in accordance with Section 6.16, "Non-Conforming Buildings/Structures" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. 2. A request submitted by property owner Mario Mendoza for Special Land Use and Site Plan Review approval for the property located at 11914 Buckley Road, Plainwell, Ml 49080 (Parcel ID: 08-12-090-006-00), currently zoned R-2 Single 8i Two Family, Medium Density Residential. The applicant proposes to remove and replace an existing 9'4" x 16' section of the structure and construct an approx­ imately 12' X 33' deck system. All proposed improvements are located on the lakeside of the home. This request is being considered in accordance with Section 6.16, "Non-Conforming Buildings/Structures" of the Prairieville Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance. 3. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment{s} at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 .e- - DK/Martin soccer girls run their record to 3-0 I li r I I ’ *-*-f“"**' < /I A. . * AT ‘, J I f Delton Kellogg/Martin kept its 2025 varsity girls’ soccer record perfect with a 4-1 non-conference win over visiting Pennfield Tuesday. Luna Lemus scored the lone goal of the second half to help the DK/Martin girls seal the victory, finishing off a comer kick from teammate Teagan Hamlin. Sara Schipper scored once and Claire Barker tallied two goals for DK/Martin. The host Panthers led the match 3-1 at the half. Schipper’s goal came just five minutes into the game as she put away an assist from Elyse Blackbum. Barker had two quick goals later in the first half, with Hamlin earning an assist. Pennfield cut into the 3-1 DK/.Martin lead with a goal late in the first half. Delton Kellogg/Martin goalkeeper Johannah Houtkooper made seven saves in the win, while her team out­ shot the Pennfield girls 18-10 for the match. The DK/Martin girls improved to 3-0 with the win. They will be home again Friday, April 18, to take on Quincy. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. They go to Parchment Monday and Hackett Catholic Prep Tuesday to start the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division season. «« •’ n. i- ♦ Lr / ' f w kWW - I. 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' 1 ^'1 •r J :n J1 I < V J' 1 1 F i 4I .. i »« 1 1 » V-' I T J 4 I Vr- : fiw *V « t r I li ? i iK, J-*' I 4 V PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNH, MICHI­ GAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing \will be held on May 7, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.coml or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing includes, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner Mario Mendoza for a variance to allow the construction of an addition and deck system to a single-family dwelling that does not meet required setback standards. The subject property is located at 11914 Buckley Road, Plainwell, Ml 49080 (Parcel ID: 08-12-090-006-00) and is zoned R-2 - Single & Two Family, Medium Density Residential. This request is being reviewed pursuant to Section 4.24, "Waterfront Lots" and Section 4.41, "Schedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. Brett Bremer Sports Editor freshman stopper Ava Lilly to the back The Barry County Christian varsity girls’ soccer team is kicking its way into its 2025 spring season. The Eagles were just under .500 a year ago, and hoping to keep adding wins in their ninth season under head coach Justin Schultz. The Barry County Christian head coach said he likes that his team has a really strong and cohesive defensive unit with senior goalkeeper Nevaeh Stolz back in net. Protecting the goal again with her this spring are senior stopper Hope Gamo, sophomore sweeper Mad­ dy Denton and sophomore fullback Lylah Schultz. The Eagle coach is also pleased to add line talent. Sophomore Faith Gamo is the top returning attacker for the Lions. She'll be looking to pressure opposing defens­ es along with freshman forward Lucy Schultz and freshman center halthack Lilliah Hamilton other key newcomers to the roster. “We’re a pretty young team and will be the next couple years,” coach Schultz said. “We have seven freshman coming T iir\. J * t I I Ml > »» 17 ' '4^ wu 'i 111 ► 5 4 •I 's I V r ' JUri -I “»r 1 p. I k;;«wh4Yar.L'^ ♦ I Cj c f > 4 , V :•' ?*|' * J I, 5:j H) h n r h “ f Z> t. r 4 , A. /> '• VCiSY' 7^ vy !' ]h'" 'i kI c|-Vl -h , I ’ ^1 ) JJ T V X tXH^ :j a f up from there the next few years. r I, ■■- A d T •uv* ■ 1 Hl -r I fl !• :k I I ’s? isi '1- .<■ f 1 'G, . X t V w»»« tTr *’ al IS' V >• I . * - - > < I : I I" I -4 9 I f a 1 4 -3 , ’U I •». ) I * ** li * I I I. •> -r «. If I ! n. tj 1, r t'- f <1 ' J *> Group fk • I *-“-i 1 J' - ♦ ♦ >1* I ■ ] jl 6' 4 '-rtA I ( 'r I s.^ ‘ h mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER i I <1 Send your student achievements or personal milestones to * e; I >J t o 11 Ik li CELEBRATE SUCCESS! 1 i { w *v ! All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic rneeting is V 4 < ■I ffii* PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 ' 11 up next year.” He expects this to be a decent season for his squad, and the Eagles will be push­ ing to bump their record over the .500 mark and the program is only pointing 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. * I « held, to participate via the electronic meeting. % 1 ) ,1 r 1 I i I I fc. x “U. ’s » 3. 9 s • '■*1 Xx Ri k **. Hj •%.5 V < �I % I I • 'A I t 3* g, ^6(13 819« 'i I 1 I 1 •< 11 11 ‘3 L« t & I 7 n fiz® 1^11 o| IS ip I r Iv t The Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team placed fourth at the first two Southwestern A±letic Conference Valley Division jamborees ofthe season. Kalamazoo Christian, Hackett Cath­ olic Prep and Schoolcraft went I-2-3 at ihejamboree al Eastern Hills Friday, and those were the top three teams when the conference met up again Monday. The Comets came out on top Friday on a fifth-score tiebreaker over the Irish as both teams put up a score of 153. School­ craft was third at 163 ahead of Delton Kellogg/Martin 182, Constantine 187, Parchment 208 and Lawton 219. Finishing up spring break week Friday, DK/Martin had just four guys competing. Sophomore Grady Matteson led the way with a score of 40 that had him seventh individually. Freshman Ja­ son Marshall and junior Carter Brickley both shot a 46 for the Panthers andj unior Gabe Smoezynski added a 50. Hackett junior Justin Tyler and K-Christian senior Ian Tuin tied for the day’s individual honors with twounder-33s. Schoolcraft senior Luke Rykse was third with a 36. The Comet team also got a 38 from freshman Owen Adams, a 39 from sophomore Brixton Devries and 43s from senior Isaac Riggs and freshman Ian Riggs. Hackett senior Chris Ogrin shot a 38, and the Irish added a 41 from senior Andrew Ogrin and a 41 from senior Grahm Zygadlo. Back at it at Oide Mille Golf Club Monday, Kalamazoo Christian won with \ 1 / >• i • a rr I I I 1 I; 1 ’ n ■ .'^1. I ? ■ i I I f I 1 < 1 *1 «k4* 1 J I . 1 t !■ it. "^9^. i' ’i • *1 *8 tea 1 T L, -iiu jJS ' * • *; 'f 4< f xC t ■ . I b f. Be-rfftu . i i e. J •V t ■; orH’’ ■ I t . r’. W. — ( life,' J’ k- Tlu I 1 •t *I . 1 A ’• wc 4 j^.jrnnd' J , Liv; BP/fiaJjj R i 1 J- •> i J I. I 54m F’s ^■.1 u*'-' ■' I t - i. ' w.-L- b 'n«* i *1 ’« . i '■~ r ■ +'^11 3llk3< “« o:> : sJs w* ^«i±n* I y ► /) r I -u.wrui i'lttfe't. ’WWI I '•'nri-, I '»• < ■ ■. <• . rz}, P I / 1 .. 4 <001^ V U i» UubiVAbri r ' flu- * •4 1 5 • I -tj * ife. J .1 I I » I Lift I n io£O9 I ' ) 'U t> J • .7 T trrf ‘ LHJ^^ /b».— > tsic f b ’r I f' P 4 te* wF t « f’fOf TW * . t I L—4 I B* * I ’ « I 'ni r A • 4 I I 9 i'. uH t ^■aioiL Hi. . I I * Iv » t •, J I 1 Ji* 4 'I't' l?i-; -T*i' 6 'A : J M < < W 1 e ■ . /' V r> A .'Q 1 ♦ m b 1 I ..•H I TW A 2 * % \ The Barry County Christian School varsity baseball team opened its 2025 spring season with a split in a dou­ bleheader with the West Michigan Crusaders home school team based out of Grand Rapids. The Crusaders built an 8-1 lead through three innings and held on for an 8-7 win in game one of the double header in Hastings and then ±e Eagles rallied for four runs in the bottom ofthe fourth inning for a 5-3 win in game two. Kenen Fogt threw two shut out innings in game two and Ryan Kam­ menzind got the win with a perfect inning of relief for the Eagles in the fourth inning of game two. A pair of walks and a pair of singles an overall score of 161 ahead of host Schoolcraft 162, Hackett Catholic Prep 166, DK/Martin 186, Constantine 191, Lawton 193 and Parchment 207. Matteson led the DK team again with a 42 and Marshall shot a 45. Back from break, junior Tyler Howland scored a 48. DK also added a 51 from Brickley. Schoolcraft freshman Ethan Demaso led the league with an even-par-36. Devries led the Comets with a 37 and Tyler shot a 38 to lead Hackett. They were the top three individuals at the jamboree. Matteson was the only guy not from K-Christian, Schoolcraft or Hackett to earn a spot in the top ten. The Panthers are set to be on their home course today, April 17, for the annual Kent Enyart Invitational. Kalamazoo Christian hosts a SAC Valley jamboree at Kalamazoo Country Club next Monday, April 21. Cayman Joppie drove in four runs. Joppie, Fogt and Kammenzind stole two bases each. Of the eight runs against three Eagle pitchers, only one was earned as both teams made three errors. Grant VanderWoude threw two innings of relief giving up one hit and a walk and no earned runs while striking out five for the Eagles. Korban DeJong had a single and a double and Ethan Huizinga had two hits for the Crusaders in their win, and Huizinga got the win on the mound allowing one earned run through four innings. He gave up two hits and two walks while striking out seven. The Eagles are scheduled to be in Williamston Saturday. pushed across the first run of the bot­ tom of the fourth of game two for the Eagles, tying things up at 3-3 and then two Eagle runs scored on a Crusader error to clinch the win in the shortened bailgame. The two singles in the inning, by Teegen Whitmire and Nathan Loerop, were the only tw o hits of the ballgame for the Eagles. In game one, the Crusaders scored six runs in the top of the first and two more in the top of the second to build an 8-1 lead, but the Eagles fought back with a run in the third, two in the fourth and then three in the bottom of the fifth to get within one run. Fogt, Jonathan Hawkes, Whitmire and Ryan Wise had the four Eagle hits in game one, all of them singles. 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NEW EVENTS FORTK 3Tt0WW3H XTHOR w_T ( J V •l 0 r laA* p Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 2pniTasH 7ir.!di/ aiidu^ rssiie stfit? 3 T BSWT IM senileBh' ;i in: THE HASTINGS www.HastingsBanner.com lUoH.WWV,; ‘I ’.(iH 7 • DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 52 C£ OH ,0\r .JOV PAGE 11 I PAGE 4 L PAGE 10 QUICK RESPONSE EARNS TK A DRAW WITH UNDEFEATED } SAILORS THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, April 24, 2025 M TK superintendent search narrows after candidate withdraws > jnebnetnhequs )IT Hunter McLaren pursuits and are looking forward to continuing the process with Mr. Bill Crane and Mr. Robert Pouch.” The board held first-round inter­ views with four candidates earlier this month: Troy Reehl, retired Hillsdale Intermediate School District superintendent; Robert Pouch, Morrice Area Schools superintendent; Dan Scoville, Director of Human Services and Elementary Academic Services at Cedar Springs Public Schools; and Bill Crane, Kent City Community Schools superintendent. The four were chosen from 15 total applicants, with the board inviting Reehl, Pouch and Crane to attend a second round interview. The district plans to carry on the Contributing Writer 4 I: I (t •l 4 1 i t i 1 i i The search for a new Thomapple Kellogg Schools superintendent is now down to two candidates. Superintendent candidate Troy Reehl withdrew himself from consideration for the position Monday. TK Board of Education President David Smith read a statement regarding the search during Monday’s board meeting. “Earlier today, Mr. Troy Reehl withdrew from consideration to become our next superintendent, citing his desire to pursue o±er active opportunities that are a better fit for him and his talents,” Smith said. “We wish Mr. Reehl the very best in his professional S: 1 * rx- 1 :< I * t I -Ti fl / 1 ■T'; 4 1 i J y 1 Thornapple Kellogg Schools superintendent finalist Troy Reehl interviews for the position earlier this month. Reehl withdrew his name from consideration this week, leaving finalists Rob Pouch and Bill Crane still in contention, Fite photo aloodoS g0Oll©/i elqq^smcd' 5/-> noiTieoq edtiol 2W9M9fP' idseR V'diT rncu ewn R'd w^fcflvw IdssP .rtfnomaidrioihfi*^ doh siaitPnit gnAflE-ii .Heew -aid' notteistenoo OOn eijeir HU ............ aMiqelB iTOitnQlroo ni Ilil3 ©ns^ IliB doucH I [ I interview process with Pouch and Crane starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at TK Schools Early Childhood Center, 3316 Bender Road. The district said members of the public are strongly encouraged to attend. Pouch and Crane will tour ±e district and participate in a community meet and greet the day before from 4:30 to 5:30 on Monday, April 28. The location of the meet and greet remains to be determined. TK Schools has been searching for its next superintendent since former superintendent Craig McCarthy retired at the end of last year. In the meantime, Tom Enslen has served as TK Schools’ interim superintendent. I I /! Ito ognhoZ ssiinsY 4mib»£ rteildfitss of 1 r i • • -4 ’ r 1 ..-y V t ‘: A 1 1 a <■ iiJ k T k I \ k. '1' ' Ik 4 % ; 'J ► /I ; A Ji I ? '.T t 1 L. »V: tSv ■»■ s *4 I4 4 \ . I 4 1 r* 1*’ V-- c J I : : r 3H I «V.' f r5 i i I w* 15 > ;r J i •’W^rWnl . .*. i ( I » « 'i I J 4 / _i r / '<t -ff* z -'f, « 9 w « I »4 I I W'.. i ri L 'X /• *3 J *a tiS'if > The Village of Lake Odessa fell just one shy of an even dozen appli­ cants who beat ±e April 18 Gregg deadline to Guetschow apply for a new deputy manager’s position. The Lake Odessa Village Council voted to post the position as of March 28 as part of its most recent search for a permanent, lull-time manager. According to previous discus­ sions by council members, the deputy manager will serve under the current interim manager, Gregg Guetschow, who would help train and mentor that individual for up to a year. If successful, ±e deputy manager would then be promoted to manager. Guetschow provided an update on the hiring search at the council’s regular meeting Monday, April 21, after having “very briefly” reviewed the 11 applications. “We had several that came in on Friday,” Guetschow said. “1 was hoping for more, but 11 is a good number.” However, while 11 applicants responded, he added that number »«• WT I iZ V k i , ri « WWA A I< H < 1 *i . flflj I II I I 1 ■ K « B B u k * ufifl I I» t I ■J fl I 4 * * p > f - *• :»<«k > » I 1 n ?I s 'S I 1 I .«* < 1 L-'l i 2 I f • ■I HI .1 . It?’ Ft 'H I I II 4 > 1 ■ I < i• t n t'I f jARBy t'»' f I 1 > •> s k < ■BVv > I f* . « * I * »* * **r ^*1 ? 1 • tIt. I * I i flmu ^•7 77? Ibi «kr I r 1 <?- ets’i * *• « 4 • I >» "»?•, r‘ A t » * .‘X .. .r -A' ’3* -J-. i^a < _ < * SD^’ ' • ys *• * .’ f*.*' • •a w I I .-'*7 ' : - A J . tf^.5 V 1 I •r.L. r* X I f 1 w I S- i. ► r in neo ^liMrwY^eq^Der^^ q’dRnwoi T’A ’aq? 69>lnBY ed: ! 0 nooete ©notb bnsfe nmeoed h .asos nl .inerntifiqaCJ i Bnq?. saMnsV y/ bs&m^ { ilhou Jnom *-4^ :8Mvr Joronoj ad' Mnv/rii ^nx)b /0I 07J bn ■^Tvot; I/ ♦ Plenty of change, growth and evo­ lution has happened at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department, and Dan Miller has been there to wit­ ness most of it. Miller came to the department in October 2015. At that time, he was a member of the Wayland Fire Department, which had just signed a contract to provide service at the ^ajbfiV eeH noiHjnsrrmcqsO. -Mt ■; :jni2rr»voT ggniic A -:rw ot yir ; i nay" f nsQ br « I I • r 3 Yankee Springs fire bam. “I started with doing some invento­ ry out there,” recalled Miller, whose 50-plus-year career as a first responder includes stretches in both law enforce­ ment and fire/EMS. “We knew the contract was going to go through so the township board had me out there doing inventory and whatnot.” Nearly 10 years later, Miller is still with the YanJeee Springs department and even has the same title of deputy Contributing Writer I r to JeOfT^ 885 . I « «-- i '-> '^rncoTOlHM Oli .-<-' r 'J/.,?IO£i5fiob()f ■ bnpl/sW <«■) to •] n?<y< es s uurqi. leuf bed Jnsnuuqs’ I or' h oorn34 uuivoiri of JoaiJnGO i I i 1 * r <087 oriTfbiv/ Bfid n^v'j bnr Jayson Bussa iBinW gnifudnlnc 4» “.ywriJJuoY* I fiBsjv-auiq^ ma aobubPi The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department fire barn at 1425 S Payne Lake Road was formerly run by the Wayland Fire Department. In 2025, it became a stand-alone station operated by the township. Photo by Jayson Bussa I, 822U8 noivt I > * I i I* / Staff Writer t • k.’ 1 F t: 4* t* '4- I Dennis Mansfield V r, il E > I I 1 I I 5I X 1 M 4i !/ I p fl .7? A } ■ f k’ a* A ✓ > 1 a YANKEE^SPRIN GS T IN P. FIRE STATION / J t ■> ■t f’. rsr X 'W**' X¥^/ Z 1/ I ;x N- giggSsg. ^^5sSSPj f 1 • I ? T /|K*/ f M ** > IL *« '< * iT"^ I y c f fl * t □tF1^’. L f 4' IAt i / I! hl- Ie 1 4H ► 4 . 1 KI r * I u, * ■JU « . fl « > iI ♦. 1 i 1 f 1 •v< J Ci\^ >); '<>’1 K » u I I 5 »I *1^ 1 I i f t f .V T 4 f B tf '' t l^iv' 5.: 7 • K> <4 A. X J’ J J I I » & 1. J f s i / Lake Odessa receives 11 applications for new deputy manager’s post Yankee Springs officials reflect on journey to establish stand*alone fire station I fire chief. However, the dynamic at the department is a lot different after a major milestone that came about earli­ er this year. In March, the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department became its own, stand-alone fire department, no longer under contract with Wayland Fire Department. And, earlier this month, Yankee Springs severed its con- II I 1 See POST on 4 See STATION on 2 I k p IIIHM ■Ww-*" > I 4 • 7 e d > 1 1 0 1 B t r ss 5= S c S tA C Jr- * A o • X' -» L- . •< .>• Wk •T fe o fv •« A J 8 ' it 4 4 b »r> 4' '« I SCOUTS TAKE TIME TO HELP TEND COMMUNITY GARDEN PAGE 2 Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL I 4 t Al ri H i1 ■ IkJ c < F r a: u * Lll X n. «• > «< I I ■» SUBSCRIBE •w VW * ' **< -5- 0 5. ■■UfflY 'b' *i I > a: u 6 i r XJ r -H X V sTBjB.'- v'rr ■ X 1I A. : •• * t W 5£? 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The musical production will feature 50 members of Three Crowns Academy’s community children’s theater group I •to z ■V ^7 • 1 r I / I 1 \fl J I ? r" to iH 1 ■vj I I II f 1 i « Y I 4 ! / flij 3 II .«* T J T • 1 r a; u »I L isff f 11 1^1 to / to h* ' I ' * •S * fl r W* * S 4>: s .to •F I A *1 * * r' 4 4 t >• toi t *►. * f* * * J •> ••'I.’ 1 f J» J 4*9 I < ♦ 4 >/ > k A 9.W I ' • 4 to «. > s'-^> 1 k**’ 1 K. » $ fi 4T 4 ’ Li •X • r »kto, Ml rtf t A /L>S, •s h '•*r7< a* 4 I k to: ,» ^2^ .^■ %* I ♦ BfF^v toCW t I r/ ( krsTAfA * I. * ,9 V ► • f V \ V r to Bentley Justice takes on the role of Beetlejuice during rehearsal Tuesday, April 22, for the Three Crown Academy's community theatre group production of Beetlejuice Jr. at the Crown Revue Theatre, which is set to include performances May 2-4 in Nashville. Photos by Dennis Mansfield 1 • -» I 1 r/. n t ■ « *• I J I A F ’4 r • T i I i* rr ?’?* « ij I < J i * '2 !?• • te I ' J' I 4V t * A 4 ♦ ■17- ^-57 I :a 9 i "GStOj JO B 7' '■i. fi. 7 * > f ‘ «* 4. r d iAr-a- •A * ri ; 1 XT 19 r ! r ?^zl05 r J {» J t wr £ (I aeA IT Jll' I Tea ’J J / 4f; 13’^ I UR • I i'l't Y L Z J I > > *■ «F* I »* r .t u .9^ I rs I i COSttJu t : 1 i I .4 •^-f ’ :^-£z I dp •A I 9 I ■'Lr J ► .' A iJ fl?' i«r. t.; J 'J ^S5 V a -V ' b-’i • fs«: I * w I -O' 4 ‘ I-. ? -1 ,R to •» A . 1 *toA loc^ ;v K *•.'7 « & 4 AREA CELEBRATES EASTER I' . 4 E* c I fj 4^ s W-. u< > I r ♦. . I llivi -rt that includes youngsters kindergarten through eighth grade, according to the show’s director, Amanda Smith. Beetlejuice Jr. is an adaptation of Bee­ tlejuice the Musical, with music and lyr­ ics by Eddie Perfect, that debuted in 2018 and hit Broadway the following year. The musical, itself was an offspring of the 1^8^ movie, Beetleiuice. a comedy horrbt ’thm featti red Ai^x* Kealini Cina Davis and Alec Baldwin. “I thought the kids would love it,” Smith said of why she chose Beetlejuice Jr. “It’s so fun and the music is great.” Performances are slated for 7 p.m. on May 2, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 3, and then a final show at 3 p.m. on May 4 at the theatre at 301 S. Main St. in Nashville. “These kids are working so hard and they are super funny,” Smith added. “It’s a blast, and a great way to support your community and have a great time doing it.” Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for seniors and students, and may be purchased online at therevuenashville. seatyourselfbiz or for $2 more at the door. Those planning to attend should note that the theatre is upstairs and lacks wheelchair access, though volunteers will help persons navigate the stairway. For more information, persons may contact Smith by calling or texting 616902-4193. . ?tZW T *» -'ll s tt r The Easter Bunny kept busy last weekend, hopping all over the area attending local Easter events and egg hunts. Kids and adults got some quality time with Easter’s mascot at the annual Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt at the Lake Odessa Village Park on Saturday, April 19. Courtesy photo J « ■'> *.l 1! 1 > A” > I II I I IL j9\ f to •S’.' E X h I , ! 7^ * .^v V .« I. < fl i..--• •fl -»* * i i Scouts take time to help tend community garden Leila Wood Contributing Writer I ► . Hastings Cub Scout Pack 3175 heeded the call of spring and got outdoors Monday, April 21, helping clean up;at the Nashville Commu­ nity Garden and prepare for this year’s crops. “We just wanted to give back for Earth Day, and we knew that the community garden needed to be cleaned up,” said Scout leader Ashley Brown. Brown said she first See SCOUTS on 4 ' -i - f V 'nil t '* roi w ' a •t * 'Y I .*x 1 I L X r > .4^2 11^Fx 4 ' A V 71 p I u *4 I 3 t « I STATION '4 s Continued from Page 1 I I J ♦♦ ft ». ■ sfv 'Vj tsieioctafc. to; 4 > Cub Scout Pack 3175 leader Ashley Brown stands with a group of kids who helped with cleanup at the Nashville Community Garden on Monday, April 21. Photos by Leila Wood THE CONSTITUTION’S PROMISE: OUT OF MANY, :«ONE I LAW DAY 2025 THE BARRY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Respectfully requests your presence at: LAW DAY Friday, May 2,2025 Reception for Michael Brown Liberty Bell Award recipient reception: 11:00 am - Noon Barry County Circuit Courtroom, Barry County Courthouse Law Day Celebration & presentation of the Liberty Bell Award: Noon 1:00 p.m.; Barry County Circuit Courtroom Speaker: Harold J. Decker, retired Lawyer, Law School Professor, American Red Cross President 9 1 t * Y ■,r tract with Wayland for ambulance ser­ vice, opting instead to use Thomapple Township Emergency Services. The moves signify a new era in Yankee Springs Township emergency services, one where the township has full ownership over all elements of the related services. Miller walked through the timeline of Yankee Springs becoming a standalone fire station, with conversations spark­ ing nearly two years ago. We had a fire committee and we talked to the fire committee and it sounded pretty good that we could go on our own and sustain the (leadership) structure we had,” Miller said. Township officials started to take the necessary steps to become a stand­ alone station. It was not quick or easy work and there’s still more to do. The department consists of 19 fire­ fighters who are paid, on-call with one person serving on a duty shift. The department tapped Hastings Fire Chief Mark Jordan to serve as its interim fire chief, a temporary measure intended to leverage Jordan’s credentials to obtain a fire department ID and o±er mea­ sures to establish the station. Currently, Yankee Springs Township Fire has officers who have finished Fire Officer 1 training and are wrapping up Fire Officer 2 training. Yankee Springs also tapped into the knowledge base of Bill Richardson, chief at Thomapple Township Emergency Services and the state fire marshal as they embarked on the process. The township board drafted and passed a fire and emergency ordinance earlier this year, which was also essen­ tial to operating a station on its own. Once it’s able, the board will seek to promote someone from within to the «> - J nWrtiWi to Ji k to to •! ' 1 w ijS i < '.;w« a I Lil I ' 'HN F**- t I **■ > 4 «« 1 Marshall Townsend and Molly McCaul, who take on the roles of Adam and Barbara Maitland, respectively, react to movers - played by Anna Halanski and EmmaLee Gilbert - taking their belongings after they die, leading them to "hire" the mischievous Beetlejuice to help scare away the new owners of their home at a recent rehearsal for musical comedy. Beetlejuice Jr > ZW X < 1 c 44 I M f r I < - F-^; fire chief position. “We just offer our sincere apprecia­ tion to the Yankee Springs Township board members for their vision and leadership in making the important decision to establish our own stand­ alone fire department,” Miller said. “Their support has laid the foundation for a safer, stronger community.” Rob Heethuis, township supervisor, said becoming a stand-alone station was a logical move for the growing township. “Obviously we looked into it and there are a lot of concerns any time you deal with emergency aids of any kind,” Heethuis said, “So it was looked at and there was no reason we couldn’t. We . had everything that it takes. We have an excellent fire bam, we have different types of fire trucks, we would do everything we needed.” “We looked at the financial side of it and what that would look like,” he added. “We only have one millage in Yankee Springs for emergency services for fire and EMS, and we were worried about what it looked like financially. But what we discovered is frat, while we have to do some things first, it will tuck ; under the millage much better anyway.” The homegrown department will take on ±e challenges that come with the unique demographics of the township which includes 5,000 acres of state land and numerous homes located on lakes. * Miller added he appreciated all those who are set to serve the township, now that it has established its own fire station. “We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated firefighters who faithfully serve the citizens of Yankee Springs Township, as well as those passing through during time of need,” he said. “Their commitment, courage and willingness to help at a moment’s notice truly embody the spir­ it of service. We are here to help and we are proud to serve.” to •I V 5!;±*w.*«a 1 I I I ri2. .t- » •. 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A series of three open-air block parties will return to downtown Hastings this summer for a second year after “Rock the Block Party” received approval from the Hastings City Council at its meeting April 14. Sponsored by the Hastings Down­ town Business Team, these events are intended to introduce the public to the Hastings Social District, a part ofthe Central Business District where walkable adult beverages are available. This year, the block party/street dances will be held on the second Saturdays of May, July and August from 6 to 10 p.m. This is a change from last year, when the parties were held June through August. Hosting a party the second Saturday of June would have conflicted with the Rock the Coun­ try music festival descending upon Hastings June 13-14. So, organizers moved June’s block party to Satur­ day, May 10. Though each of the three parties will be slightly different, they follow the same general format. A section of the street will be blocked to traffic. Picnic tables will be provided for family/group dining. Hastings Area Schools adopts strategic plan ' \ ^ssiA «l. 3* Molly Macleod Hastings Area School System has a plan in place for the next five years after adopting a new strategic plan on Monday. From left: Board President Luke Haywood, Superintendent Nick Damico, Brandy Nofz, Valerie Slaughter and Brad Tolles. Photo by Molly Maoleod ■ .'-'□irrf,.’ '*• ‘Rock the Block Party’ returns to Hastings Social District this summer I A* -« / I 4 f boslaeP" v»k Molly Macleod I Editor otibd -j'ii ' <l'i J\G Mbo; I r I I r f Hastings Area School System is look­ ing to the future after board of education members approved the district’s strategic plan for 2025-2030. The plan will guide the district and its goals over the next five years. “Hastings Area School System is proud to present a comprehensive fiveyear strategic plan designed to guide the district’s growth, improvement and innovation from 2025 to 2030. The plan is the result of a collaborative, inclusive process that engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, students, parents, administrators, community members and members of the board of education,” said HASS Superintendent Nick Damico at Monday’s HASS Board of Education meeting. “Facilitated by Andy Ingall from Michigan Leadership Institute, the plan­ ning process included surveys, focus groups and strategic planning sessions that aid to identify the district’s strength areas for growth and shared vision for the future. The resulting plan reflects the collective priorities and aspirations ofthe Hastings community and is grounded in a commitment to student achievement, staff support, community partnership and fiscal responsibility,” Damico added. The 2025-2030 strategic plan cen­ ters itself on three main focuses: staff commitment, fiscal responsibility and community partnership. “The engine that gets those going are our six C’s so we have communication, culture, creativity, classrooms, critical thinking and caring,” said Dam­ ico when introducing the draft strategic plan last month. The plan details several goals for the next five years. Under the umbrella ofthe -OS‘A l&of, • - ‘ 1 I .lit , '< J !J!: I I J / rl t; f! \ '-M q_ 0 1 J''i3 J r r* ** I I JJ r i Wj/ J I • h we 9<lfi »r loni .wfiirforfoiEt? .gTOinJainiffibE ■4 U*; p ijgn '•'^9 fafll ’ 4 C B I ’ •___ - / A 0 rcoJ*. « or ■I I » ’ •• t S I I L n»*"i*»* ■ j: * ( I • 1. ibf : i: 1J s : inssq- 'ti^i. • I- 11 fly • r I / ♦ ;•: 'J' r.'’ I •l p ’T ii> -r “r> fr 0 ’^. I I I I i I t • 5 ;1’ J I . I, •. 1 I t •*( J .. * ** f ^k*X*^* ****** * fl M k •f e I I 'i'.^ 'j: .“A si Utfj 60 i jii: I Ftin? : bn} ■ d • SA •n Ml . I ti T fl;; I .J ) fI r I . 1 b J 1 ORE ., . I •*^"*-50*^* .w B •v^'• 1 I •.<1 J ••f -■ r lKMyi2' 32 - —.u.-. 1*" A. IJ • J t r .U b I 1.4ti.. L I • t • •*• •‘•r 1 I • . • f-, I .1 J a IBB UJ r gjw I J s■ M* “ Mgl • ► r iLt sr. I I I lUi «1 staff commitment focus, the district will focus on early literacy and math, career and technical education, expansion of credit articulation and awareness, putting an emphasis on revitalizing initiatives and improving communication. Under the community partnership focus, the district will strive for safe schools, attract and retain high-quality staff, improve external communication and produce graduates that contribute to the Hastings community and beyond. Lastly, under fiscal responsibility, the district will evaluate and consider programs for their effectiveness and physical impact as well as seek unique and creative funding resources. Following a suggestion from board member Brad Tolles, Assistant Super­ intendent of Achievement Beth Stevens recapped the goals on Monday of the district’s most recent strategic plan, ad­ opted in 2020. Stevens noted which goals were achieved over the last five years and which are still a work in progress, incorporated into the new plan. “The strategic plan is something ... we’re not always going to complete the task, but we’ve moved in that direction. And I think it’s really important for the community to understand that success doesn’t always mean completion,” said Tolles. One goal still in progress Tolles point­ ed to was growing the district’s fund bal­ ance, Improvements have been made to the fund balance over the last five years, but inflation and economic concerns have slowed that growth. Details ofthe plan adopted on Monday can be found on the district’s revamped website, hasskl2.org. The plan will be implemented inside Hastings schools this fall. I n' :» • .r' «* I iC’l ■ Ci 1 MR ’ c* ’ ( J I J Baltimore Township New Telephone Numbers I A«< I fc.’ n J J I Baltimore Township is hereby notifying their constituents and any­ one desiring to contact a board member that effective immediately the main phone number for the township hall is being replaced by cell phones for each of the board members. These numbers are for all township business: ' ."I ! *L I T f’. J « d ^^■1 H ♦ I i f'r *’■ > X** b I jaTTfi 1 J” d fir" , I I I L’ I I 1.. 4 4 •r^ .. * Chad VanSyckle, Supervisor - 269-320-1132 Kelli Case, Treasurer - 269-320-1285 Taxes and Accounts Receivable .L- p • d r t I • xL.lX. -VJz •¥ i I p J Tr" fl . .J .• 5 I f' Jana Bishop, Clerk - 269-378-7280 LL / f a.; •T' I * ? I I -.11^3 J r « I r J T Elections, Cemetery, and Accounts Payable k 4 I •Mir I h * •• s-ao I J Aaron VanSyckle, Trustee - 269-320-1351 Marijuana Coordinator I I p ) I 1 B » n* April Taggart, Trustee - 269-320-1634 ’.X itf 1 i K 4 I h: I h < r" * /•.•'•7Tb r ■, jj III J > If unsure of who to call please contact the Supervisor, Chad at the number listed above and he will direct you to the proper township representative. f “’ V J A V ft b fc i d J- ■ •I I w I** bB4 pl kV V J • s “l». I I F' It is the Boards commitment to attempt to return calls within 48 hours. 1 / J ....... .... ■■ < . VJ I —• I- *4' 1.4 t I ] «r A * f I CELEBRATE SUCCESS! I )i b r - 4- r jr 0 t 4* . 6> r ■ I* t Send your student achievements or personal milestones to mmacleod@mihomepaper.com •■i 4X ,1' si'-’ r 4*1 b t I -I J' i?' f M ' 9 4 I 1 ■A * I I s Three youngsters join Mustang Band of Grand Rapids during a performance at last year’s street dance in downtown Hastings. Live music will again be featured during this year’s events. Photo by Chelsey Foster A 11 I <3. .':B{q - 2E zsirnoKi -r-:i 1 *' \'X L l-l'? Jl '.■' «**^^»*- . X • k 1 SI * ‘U -'^i X 1 ' >4^ W ■— V '■I 1 5W7 K . .' 4 •?: •< >; X I I A \' .:5.^ f k V I , •il*. 7 > I k \.k \A * i •XsK t 1»W M r, r'F I I- 1I Wi 91 I < I r I < iM f .«• ?£• f k k k 1’ »rs K r ■ l« r 'as I L r»i ,•’« % 5-^ K 1 la ll* 1* <F •» 46 , 1 5• It rr •r f' r .k • \ nfl 'A(. r v> V X r Ft 6 w f C. K\ I r 1 ' t. •t I; 4 IT! r 1 III Wa-- I \ I I 5 1 1 4 Bl I L 1 \ 1 t 1 fe-oajyr.. I 1 3 ■l 1 r* Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER <■ '• V •• T k ' te.» THE HASTINGS BANNER To-go food will be available from many nearby restaurants; adult to-go beverages for local consumption can be bought at three nearby restaurants. Each ofthe nearby restaurants will be highlighted during the block parties. The Hastings Cornhole Club will concunently host competitive comhole tournaments during each block party, running up to eight sets of boards at a time. Live music will keep partygoers entertained. May lO’s party will highlight Kloosterman’s Sports Tap, which opened in 2015. Organizers are treating the May 10 event as a sort of “birthday” for the restaurant. The first party of the year will be held at the comer of Jefferson and Court streets in Hastings. The highlighted restaurant on July 12 is the WalldorffBrew Pub and Bis­ tro, which opened in 2006. That party will be held on State Street, between Church and Jefferson streets. Seasonal Grille will be celebrated during Aug. 9’s party, which will also take place on State Street between Church and Jefferson. In the event of rain, attendees are encouraged to keep the party going inside the Full Moon Saloon on Jef­ ferson Street. I 1 4 I I II I I k b I ( I I I + Financial '*<V > ri s L It A 10 s •• X I* ki-r V c ( FOCUS® t 1; 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Kevin Beck, AAMS^" CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Steps to take before - and after - a divorce Going through a divorce is emotionally painful and can disrupt one’s life in many ways — but does it also have to be financially devastating? Not necessarily. You can help yourself greatly by making a series of moves. Here are some to consider: Before the divorce is final • Determine how you UI cover the cost of the di­ vorce. To meet the costs of a divorce, which can be tens of thousands dollars, you may need to tap in to your income stream and savings accounts, or even explore alternative options, such as borrowing from your retire­ ment plan, if it’s allowed by a divorce court judge. • Create a budget. You may want to build a temporary budget. Your divorce attorney can advise you on how long your separation period may last in a contest­ ed case. • Start building sepa­ rate bank and brokerage accounts. Consult with your divorce attorney on ways to establish independent bank and brokerage accounts without harming your spouse. • Understand your retirement benefits. Know the value of your and your spouse’s 401 (k) or simi­ lar plans, IRAs, pensions, stock options and other employer benefits. Also, you might need to negotiate the splitting of retirement • • • benefits through a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). A tax professional and a financial advisor can help you understand how ditferent QDRO proposals can affect your retirement goals. After the divorce is final... • Finish building your separate financial counts. You may want to close any joint accounts or credit cards, change on­ line access to financial ac­ counts, remove your name from bills for which you are no longer responsible and complete any agreed-upon asset transfers, such as di­ viding retirement assets. • Create a new budget. You can now create a lon­ ger-term budget, incorpo­ rating any spouse or child support you receive as income. You may also need to adjust your spending to reffect items in the divorce agreement, such as expens­ es now covered by your former spouse and court-or­ dered responsibilities for paying college education expenses for dependent children and possibly the attorneys’ fees for a former spouse. • Review your protection plans. You may need to review your life, homeowners and auto insurance policies. And if you were covered under your spouse’s health insurance plan, you may want to apply for COBRA to stay on that plan up to 36 flC- months or switch to your own employer’s plan, if available. If you don’t have access to an employer’s health insurance, you may want to explore a market­ place plan fi-om the Afford­ able Care Act or contact a health insurance broker. • Review your estate plans. To reflect your new marital status, you may need to work with your le­ gal professional to change some of your estate-plan­ ning documents, such as a will, living trust, advanced health care directive or power of attorney. Also, review the beneficiary des­ ignations on life insurance policies, IRAs, annuities and investment accounts, as these designations can like­ ly supersede instructions on your will or trust, • See your tax profes­ sional, You may need to consult with your tax pro­ fessional on issues such as changing your tax return fil­ ing status, claiming a child as a dependent and dealing with tax implications of as­ sets received in the divorce. Going through a divorce is not easy — but by taking the appropriate steps be­ fore and after the divorce is finalized, you can at least help put yourself in a more secure and stable financial position to begin the next phase of your life. This article yvas written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones f^ipancial Advisor. ( ! I 1 I I I I i ( r I I i I I r ♦ ♦ I ♦ ♦ I I < X <• t 1 �4 Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com MSP reports only 1 injured in recent crash Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Only one person was injured in a recent two-vehicle accident that occuiTcd during the early evening hours of Wednesday, April 16, near the inter­ section of M-37 and M-79, according to Michigan State Police officials. Lt. DuWayne Robinson, public in­ formation officer for the MSP’s Fifth District Headquarters in Paw Paw, said a 66-year-old Nashville woman was transported from the accident scene and treated for non-life-threatening injuries as the result of the accident that occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on April 16. According to MSP reports, the woman I • r A :] ra <1 ■ j n 4lit t r {F * * Al.i I was driving a Dodge minivan south­ bound on M-37 and attempted to turn left onto M-79, when she collided with a Ford Ranger pickup truck that was headed northbound on M-37. The driver of the truck, a 48-yearold Freeport man, refused any medical assistance. Robinson said the driver of the mini­ van was deemed at fault for the accident for failing to yield the right of way, though no citations were issued as a result of the MSP’s investigation. MSP officials were assisted at the scene by the Barry County SherifTs Office, Hastings Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance. 1<i I 11 .1 4 Adi. 9 f 0 11 J • I ^4 I I r 'h * y I b •I f. I 4 I I J I f I A TI rR rr wA> • rW I Jfl* I J I *► P" I / J * * /I . W* -4 I r • 1 L “«• * ’■V' ■ I * —4 4* 9 —. <' •• 1: J ’•r Jjl t .-'■J'' * t I Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, were called to investigate a ^o-vehicle accident during the early evening hours of Wednesday, April 16, near the intersection of M-37 and M-79 MSP officials were assisted at the scene by the Barry County S^heriff's^Ofnee^^^ z -J*’ J I I sA I Hastings Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance. Photo by Dennis Mansfield ’ I ! i-' J . i;- • ** I I I * I Barry County Road Commission receives IMPRESS Award The Barry County Road Commission was honored with a statewide IMPRESS Award at the 2025 County Road Associ­ ation of Michigan Highway Conference held in late March in Lansing. IMPRESS awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate inno­ vation on noteworthy projects in the categories of communications, oper­ ations and collaboration, with a panel of communications and operations experts from several of Michigan’s 83 county road agencies judging awards submissions. Award recipients were honored for projects that solved time constraints, labor costs, communication bairiers and fostered collaboration. The BCRC received an IMPRESS Award in opera­ tions for its “Foam Injection Stabiliza­ tion” project. “B^’s work on the Foam Injection Stabilization project showcases the inge­ nuity and forward-thinking approach of our county road agencies,” said Denise Donohue, CRA CEO. “This project is a great example of using innovative tech­ niques to improve road stability while minimizing long-term maintenance costs.” The Barry County project used poly­ urethane foam to stabilize the subgrade I I I I ► I ------ on Green Lake Road in Thomapple Township. The technique reportedly helped address settling issues caused by weak organic soils, reducing the need for frequent patching while offering advantages including cost savings and minimized traffic disruption. According to BCRC manager Jake Welch, the injection process has been previously used by the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation on state road projects but, to his knowledge, not at the county or local level. “The project we did was awesome,” Welch said. “We’re constantly trying new stuff to see if it works.” Welch added the issues with the road bed on Green Lake Road have been “an ongoing problem” with other potential solutions, such as digging up and replac­ ing the existing road bed, estimated to cost as much as $1.3 million. “For about $100,000, we injected foam under the road,” he added. “I can tell you it’s holding up nice, so far.” However, Welch also said it could be a year or more before BCRC officials know whether the foam injection stabilization process solved the problem. 4 jT C CooAty IIoa4 OWCHOM *" RA jMk ' Co IBMt 0< UlCfaLAM . I * r- County fltton I iiF r I .^1 C«'| • V 4. 4 > A 1’4 f r 1 I Ji* i t 0. I r < ) 9 CRAlr .I Q’ IMPRESS Awards OptrflHoni J r 'iJtfU. k C A k : R a Z: * Barry County Road Commission officials (l-r) Dylan Kennedy, Jake Welch, Dave Liddell and Brian Donnini show off their IMPRESS Award for the road commission’s "Foam Injection Stabilization" project. The BCRC was presented with the statewide honor at the 2025 County Road Association of Michigan Highway Conference held in late March in Lansing. Courtesy photo I* ’ r’ A '< I i t ► - 4 Ip Xir I B r-t > •H » t > s fl . **.-1 ' 1 I ,1 • t r t * rl 4 * I k f I t f I 1 I I As r( 3 i;* • S y* I ♦ j I. 1 I f 4 J I I I t > f I I I I f 1 4 1 I « I 7’ I I I .. . I ( I I i i I I I I I J J 1 b 11 J 1 I I I A I • .• t ' I 9 J J I k J t I 1 t ? t Staffwriter Dennis Mansfield contrib-' uted to this story. T» .1 V *1 it u I' r i 4 S' POST Continued from Page 1 dropped to just nine, with two applica­ tions being “incomplete.” According to Guetschow, he will for­ ward the resumes and video cover let­ ters of the nine complete applications to council members for their review. The council scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, to dis­ cuss the applicants and determine the next steps in the hiring process. “Maybe we could do what we did before - rate them,” said Karen Banks, village president. “Some we could eliminate.” * - I » SAME DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE H T ?• Guetschow added the appli­ cants ranged in experience, as well as background, and included one internal candidate. There’s an interesting mix of candidates,” he said, adding that none of the' candidates requested confidentiality during the initial review pro­ cess. “There’s some interesting backgrounds.” The village has been with­ out a full-time manager since December 2023. That’s when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then X^llage Manager Ben Geiger less ±an seven months after his accepting the job in May of that year. They thou^t they had filled { » X ♦V .’-i u n fc' I / I r. J I I *4 -2 fi r * cs EBBmbKj I ‘/i u 1 / I. u \ ! ** —7<r^''saEBKB \ 1^ I J , I 4U( I I ■'3^,. w II <» ~ J k* V k i I i I I ► K V i t J r J I J J 4* I* >• t J I I I I 1 I ■ The group including members of Hastings Cub Scout Pack 3175 work to tend and clean up the Nashville Community Garden on Monday, April 21. I J • A• I t j I mats. Tablecloths, Potholders, 4 Aprons, Towels, etc. » vice projects. Some of the Scouts’ other recent projects have been sending Vet­ Continued from Page 2 erans Day cards to veterans and sending learned about the garden through con­ valentines to retirement home residents. tacts at the local library and then reached According to Callton, the garden team out to Mike Callton, a local business is excited to have three youth groups owner, Barry County Commissioner, and involved with the garden this year, in­ one of the leaders of the garden project, cluding Cub Scouts, the Putnam Library to set up a time for the pack to go and Summer Program and the Maple Valley spend an hour or so helping out. High School shop class, which he said A group of six Tiger Scouts, along will be building a farm stand to offer free with several parents and younger sib­ ready-picked produce to the community. lings, pulled weeds and spread com­ “We’re going to pay for the wood and posted leaves. they’re going to build the farm-stand,” They were alsojoined by two neighbor he said. kids who came over to get in on the frm. With the help of MSU horticulturalist Callton said that it was like a scene from LilyRose Arriaga. Callton said the li­ Tom Sawyer, with the kids seeming to en­ brary is starting seedlings for the garden. joy digging in the dirt, pulling weeds and A picnic table donated by Blue Zones playing on ±e pile ofcomposted leaves, as Activate Barry County will be placed in they helped to shovel them into a wheelbar­ the garden. Callton said that will allow row and spread them in the garden beds. the summer program group to hold their He added he was surprised just how classes at the garden. much work they were getting done. And, he said the garden group will ”It helps to have their dads come with continue to look for more opportunities them and moms,” Callton said. “So, to work with local organizations, en­ we’re getting a lot of free labor here,” couraging more community and youth According to Brown, the Scouts will involvement with the garden. each earn a community service project “It started out as just neighbors who belt loop for their work at the garden. didn’t have enough sunlight or room over Also, Brown said they try to regularly by where I live,” Callton said. “But ±en it participate in a variety ofcommunity ser­ became a community garden, where everyone is welcome to pick, everyone is welcome to help. There’s not family plots. 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Despite this increased spending, results have worsened. Clearly, something is not working, and alternative solutions are needed. Even Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, after six years in office, recently admitted that what we've been doing isn't good enough. In her State of the State address, the governor noted “hard truths" including that in Michigan "we invest more per-pupil than most states and achieve bottom 10 results." This sentiment is reflected in her recent budget proposal which included new accountability and transparency ef­ forts. It seems the governor finally put the "MEA" in mea culpa. I agree with the general sentiment that we must do more to help our kids. There is no shortage of ways we can work to make things better and im­ prove outcomes for students. First, we should start by ensuring kids are actually in the classroom learning. This sounds like an oversim­ plification, but it is a massive problem. Here are several key improvements we could make right away: Schools must address the biggest disruption of classroom learning for many of our kids — cellphones. Rath­ er than mandating a one-size-fits-all statewide policy, we should incentivize districts to adopt policies that best meet their communities' needs in con­ sultation with parents. ’ ■ Chronic absenteeism needs to be brought back down to pre-pandemic levels, at a minimum. Last academic year, roughly 30 percent of Michigan students missed 10 percent or more of the school year. We can get students back in class through targeted sup­ port and accountability. We need to roll back changes made in recent years that allowed more vir­ tual learning days and exemptions for professional development days. State Superintendent Michael Rice was correct to point out this problem to the Legislature, I agree that students as a whole would be better served learning in their classroom. Secondly, we should focus on help­ ing students in failing schools. The governor was on the right track when she proposed targeted resources for intervention services such as tutoring and requiring that parents be notified about how targeted schools are per­ forming and spending money. But her plan can be improved. If a failing school gets extra re­ sources, then parents should be notified about how Michigan's school of choice law works and other edu­ cational options in their communities. On top of that, if a school continues to fail despite getting extra funding, then start-up grants should be made avail­ able for public charter schools to lo­ cate nearby. Families should no longer be beholden to a failing school that is given every chance to succeed, and a school should no longer go unchal­ lenged in the face of persistent failure. Lastly, we must restore common­ sense policies to improve student outcomes. In the last legislative term. Democrats gutted a state law designed to ensure third graders knew how to read, stripping it of ac­ countability measures. They repealed a school evaluation system that as­ signed a letter grade to every school, eliminating an easy-to-understand performance evaluation tool. Dem­ ocrats also weakened the teacher evaluation system and made it less dependent on student achievement, while weakening collective bargaining laws to help unions instead of stu­ dents. We must return the focus to improv­ ing outcomes for students. If we don't, spending more money on schools won't matter, BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-818-7793. A f « 4 A ** I V I a iP r ♦ ♦ J t » I I J I I f i mam^r J State Sen. Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Bar­ ry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. J f * r r It I*’, t Annual festival to fill downtown Hastings with the sound of jazz April 24-26 r 1 * SEN. ALBERT: Mich­ igan must sharpen focus on improved out comes for students J" : - BEDHD investigating possible measles case in Eaton The 21st Annual Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival is set to take place throughout Hastings on Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26, filling the venues of downtown with the sounds of live music and, more importantly, music education. File photo The 21st Annual Thomapple Arts Council Jazz Festival is gearing up to be another record-breaking event in downtown Hastings, with more than 120 performances at 12 venues over three days, according to organizers. The local festival, presented by Corewell Health, is set to take place throughout Hastings on Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26, fill­ ing the venues of downtown with the sounds of live music and, more importantly, music education. “We started the jazz festival with music education at the heart ofit ” said retired Hastings Area Schools band director Joe LaJoye, the festival’s founder and chairman. “There are a bunch of music educators - current and retired - working on this event, and we make sure that music educa­ tion is at the forefront of the festival. “We love the performances, but education is at the heart of it.” LaJoye said the festival continues to be a high-quality music and ed­ ucational experience for the many Michigan middle and high school bands that participate in the festival. “As the jazz festival has continued to grow, we have been able to high­ light different components of jazz music and music education,” added Megan Lavell, executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council. “We have a great mix of groups from both local and distant Michigan schools coming this year.” Returning to the festival this year will be a presentation by Grand Rapids-based jazz musician Edye Evans Hyde, focusing her talk on women in jazz music. This presentation at noon on Friday, April 25, in the Hastings Public Library community room is free and open to the public. Lavell said something else that the Jazz Festival planning committee has added in the last few years was an emphasis on post-high school performing arts. “We made the decision to open the festival schedule to adult regional semi-professional groups to show students that there is musical life after high school,” said LaJoye, himself a retired band director and leader of local big band The Thomapple Jazz Orchestra. “Kids need to Jrnow that The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment is investigating a potential case of measles in an Eaton County resident and is alerting the public about potential exposure while test results are pending, according to a statement released by the agency on April 18. Measles is a highly contagious spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. Infected people can spread measles before noticing symp­ toms, including from four days before through four days after the rash appears, health officials stated. “We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible,” said Dr. Julie Kehdi, BED­ HD medical director. “Measles spreads easily and can have serious health con­ sequences, especially for children and people with weakened immune systems. “We encourage anyone who may have been exposed to take action right away and check their vaccination status.” BEDHD officials stated there were two potential exposure sites related to the pending case, including people who visited the following locations: • The King Ocean Crab restaurant on Miller Street in Lansing from 6:30 -10 p.m. on April 12; and • Bad Brad’s BBQ on South Baldwin Road in Orion Township 4:30-7:30 p.m. on April 13. Anyone potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days from the date of exposure, according to the recent statement by the BEDHD. Symptoms include fever, cough, run­ ny nose or rash. Individuals are asked to call the local health department if they develop such symptoms or go to the nearest hospital emergency room if the symptoms are severe. If seeking treatment at a health care provider’s of­ fice, urgent care or ER, persons should first call ahead to avoid exposing others. If it’s been less than six days since any potential exposure, persons may be able to receive post-exposure treatment that could prevent illness. They should contact their health care provider, phar­ macy, or local health department for vaccination and guidance. BEDHD officials added that individu­ als with two appropriately spaced doses of the measles vaccine are considered protected. And, adults bom before 1957 or who have evidence of prior measles illness are also considered immune. For more information about measles, including a link to download individual immunization records, persons may go online and visit the Michigan Depart­ ment of Health and Human Services measles information page. DM they can keep being musicians and keep learning after they leave the classroom.” According to LaJoye, the Thomap­ ple Arts Council Jazz Festival is the largest non-competitive educational jazz festival in the state. “Middle and high school bands often attend festivals to compete against other school groups,” he said. “We wanted something differ­ ent here. “This festival provides a great opportunity for students to learn, but also to support one another and just enjoy the day as musicians. They don’t need to worry about scores and ratings.” Each school group that attends the festival performs in fi’ont of a professional musician, who clinics their performance. Each group goes home with a recording of their per­ formance, as well as the clinicians’ notes to help them improve once they return to school. Lavell said the upcoming festival receives financial support from a number of local sponsors and grant support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Thursday night feature perfor­ mance will be by local big band, the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra, directed by LaJoye, with the performance set to start at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at the First Presbyterian Church ofHastings. Evans-Hyde will be a guest vocalist and a free-will offering to benefit the orchestra’s scholarship fund will be taken. Friday’s headlining performance will be at 7:30 p.m.at the Hastings Performing Arts Center and will open with the Jazz Festival All Star Band under the direction ofCaledonia High School Band director Kyle Wellfare. The night’s performance is set to con­ clude with Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, an ensemble of 15 versatile, multi-generational musicians. For more information about the festival, persons may visit thomapplearts.org or call 269- 945-2002. To get tickets to the DI VA Jazz Orchestra performance, visit hastings.Iudus. com. — DM • I YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEVT Group r iir NEWSPAPER HASTINGS PSNFONMING APTS CFNTFP ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. Professional Events 4 ■ Hi L" BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS < Monday at 5 p.m. t DIVA Jazz Orchestra Fri, 4/251 7:30 pm < THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon t n • • ^fawf I n.’feL^ > .ia^ ‘tickets: hastings.ludus.com | 269-818-2492 Other Events THE RENINDER Wednesday at Noon the SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com Senior Academy Awards | Sun, 4/27 15:00 pm Elementary Musicals | Mon-Thu, Apr 28-May 11 6:30 pm Thornapple Wind Band Concert | Sun, May 4 | 3:00 pm HS Spring Band Concert & Awards | Tue, May 6 7:00 pm MS Spring Band Concert & Awards | Thu, May 8 7:00 pm MS Spring Choir Concert | Tiie, May 13 7:00 pm HS Spring Choir Concert Awards | Thu, May 15 7:00 pm b �1 6 Thursday, April 24, 2025 I THE HASTINGS BAHNER ■■■ [ I A it www.HastingsBanner.com 9 z II 4 k P ♦ B s OBITUARIES 4y i I ••I A VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM MC; 1>udy Ann Shade Trudy Ann Shade, age 80, of Lake Odessa, Ml passed away on Tuesday, April 15,2025. Trudy was born in Hastings, Ml to Ralph and Ruth (Winslow) Weaver. She was a lifelong area resident and was a caregiver to the elderly before her retirement. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. According to her wishes cremation will take place and a Celebration of her life later this summer and will be announced when planned. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 SCHEDULE I iJlKB '-'22 f s* jV i L f •1 i < A .•I si t Thursday, April 24 - Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival perfor­ mances, all day. Friday, April 25 - Science Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Jazz Festival, all day. Saturday, April 26 - Jazz Festival, all day. Monday, April 28 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; STEAM at the library, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; The Healing Power of Poetry with poet and spoken word artist Thomas Walk, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaitable by catting the tibrary 269-945-4263. J 1 f i ’ ''”'‘■’'12 bns J I-.' I J V i 1 I 11 r i t« r ‘ ■ • I ..’’.a bj;i ; 1 r I i i I V’ ../ J * 1 I s I I I I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS p I. *- I I I •< ;r ■* TT* 'l » .H r 'V I X I I ' K' b Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Daniel R. Greer. We will gather together on April 26, 2025, at the Delton Moose Lodge located on M-43 south of Delton, to remember our wonderful brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed. Time is at 12:00 p.m. There will be a luncheon. Please bring your fondest memories of Dan to share with family and friends. would like to thank everyone for the l| flowers, cards, food, and comforting || words during the loss of our II sweet mother. 11 The generous donations to St. Jude’s II were very much appreciated. 311 S Love in Christ - The Ost Family fWl Worship Togeth er a »I •4' 7 ■’Tt, ^1 i i 4> .’4 1 z s ■'E !.h W ?>* T at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. ' •.'A ■ , t K I V I , 1 A I I I f' Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service - Il a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Website: www.hastingsfree Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. - .U’ Pastor Assistant Emma Worship Miller, WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries; Sundays 6 p.m. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Peter 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service ♦» Bible Study and Prayer. Cail Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Sanner, the churchesand these local businesses: AWOfitOWIDESUPPUEROF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneTwb&EqnlpDieot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 —d J' * • * I H Z 3 I I b J I 1 1 1 *• V I I J I I J SP^ p .• /1 •• • » 1^1 -•r 1*^ I k I ri ■ 1 >,T - <■ • lOI- r si * I i' 7 J i .... r / *> •1- I 1 ’ T >A' 1 k Jr r» / .. V .r— '' W I , ^■■- rw I / ** J •i J k V* * ?* V* w 3F I » .. J ' 1 ..•r • Mil _ . . * t J • •■•'liSr'' i a S kT^ - 4 uk ) • K *♦* Ut - >i .1 <9 ♦ • S'- I ‘t ‘ r^aSB*®®***-*^ * I ***' k *4 • I u * •v - 9 1 I t • ' J.; 4» 9 * ** 4^1^J I 1 »7' J* ' *52 T* « s <V fir, -.3KXJ8IUG r t • r^ • ei«w — s ~ «W I • ■ W ty r Z i>rj4nBC.::r TV^gJl * J* r. h A I “1 tr . fu' ’ <• i w - ?C5£:3' Dear William, There are lots of unpleasant things about being sick. Lealdng slimy green snot is near the top of my yuck list I talked about it with my friend Linda Eddy. She’s a nurse for kids. She runs ±e nursing program on the Vancouver campus of Washington State University. She told me that snot is nonnally clear. It turns yellow or green when our bodies fight germs that can make us sick. Snot is also called mucus. It’s a thin, slippery liquid that covers many of the surfaces inside our 1•IOlies. You can find mucus in your nose, mouth and eyes. It also lines your stomach, intestines and lungs. One reason we make mucus is to keep ±e moist linings of some body organs and openings nice and wet. That keeps them from diying out or sticking together. The other reason we make mucus is to help keep us healthy. Green mucus is a clue that your body is doing that job. “Mucus is really sticky,” Eddy said. “That’s good because when irritants like alleigens, viruses or bacteria get into our nose, mouth or eyes, ±e sticky mucus traps them.” If something that can bug you, like dust or pollen, gets into your body, your mucus traps it You might even sneeze or cough it out. Sometimes germs—also called viruses or bacteria—get in. Your mucus traps those, too. That keeps ?yr •.'R' MB SMt 1I ■ *■'>< >» t'W4- t -er *#4 -*1 A* Ml AS K DR. UNIVERSE Germ trapping — William, 7, United Kingdom. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m, Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth Director, Martha Stoetzel. • J u fl Why is snot green? methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, first Institute director. Dr. Gary Pierce. The trail highlights a mosaic of natural communities, including high-quality swamps and forests that border Cedar Creek, and is home to many amphibians and reptiles. The new trail is located at the southern edge of the property. Attendees should be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles round trip. May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school, and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral . ■ ■ wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Thursday, May 1 — Nature Playdates in the Play Space: Monarch Migration, 10 a.m. The playdates are aimed for children 6 or younger, accompanied by an adult caregiver. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. . .13^ f* Hastings. Email hastfinc@gmaiLcom. I H ■ Toads. Can you hear a "peeper?” Michigan is full of interesting frogs and toads. "Jump" into a hike and learn about these unique species. The Michigan Frogs and Toads hike is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. April 1-30 —April Storybook Walk; "Frog vs. Toad" by Ben Mantle. Frog and Toad want to eat the same fly! Soon, their constant arguing wakes a hungry alligator. Follow the trail to find out where this surprising story ends. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. April 26-28 — City Nature Challenge. Be part of a nationwide nature scavenger hunt. First, find any “wild” plant or animal. Second, take a picture of what you find. Third, share your observations. Visit the Institute ■ to participate in this community ; science project and learn about how to get involved in our other projects. Information will be available by the Visitor Center’s southside entrance. The challenge is free and self-guided. Monday, April 28 — Frog Home Trail celebration, 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Institute on “Save the Frogs Day” for a new primitive trail dedication on the Institute's Frog Home parcel, gifted to the Institute in 2021 by Mary Pierce in memory of her late husband and R I 1 I April 1-30 — Michigan Frogs and 5 J *1 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ /■ iq! .nvf • T T AUGUST APRIL 25-MAY 1 - {' A I w { Daniel R. Greer yoM H'/, ‘■J Celebration of Life The family of Dolores Ost . t *• < / J f* If I • •' • i. ' a* F. •" «h p I ▼- ■ r II <»> •a O'* a> *•:* b ♦ .A— 1 ** r I( > i 5 c ? K t i < 1 t*-. V W-i geims from getting frother into your body. Some geims get past the sticky mucus. So, your body makes white blood cells to fold and destroy those germs. There are always white blood cells hanging out in your mucus. When your body is fighting germs, extra white blood cells rush to your mucus to help out, “Sometimes those white blood cells are covered with a green protein,” Eddy said, “The more white blood cells with those green proteins, the more green our snot is.” The protein looks green because it contains iron—and iron looks green when it’s in a mucus-y environment That green protein has a big genn-killing job. When a white blood cell finds a germ, it latches onto it Then it changes its shape to surround the germ. You can imagine the white blood cell wrapping itself around the germ, so the germ is trapped in a little bubble inside the white blood cell. Then the green protein digests the germ. It breaks it down and destroys it Eddy told me the best thing to do when we’re sick is drink lots of water. Mucus is mostly water, so sipping it helps your body make thin, slippery mucus so the white blood cells can do their germ-fighting job. 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Our store in Coloma was located in the first block north of the railroad tracks on the west side of the street. The four stores in the short block were Stowe’s Grocery, A & P to the north of us, and Kolberg’s Grocery to the south of us. This was an ideal location as every mother who shopped in Coloma had to come within 50 feet of our store. “In 1940, Al Kolberg moved his grocery. Both our store building and Kolberg’s were owned by the Masonic Lodge. Its lodge room was upstairs. TTie Masons agreed to rent both stores to me for $75 a month, heat included. I opened two archways between the rooms. Later, they put in a new storefront. We had a handsome increase in business. “The Army needed officers and made an offer to all reserves. They could take their rank in the regular Army. My brother Arnold became a first lieutenant and was sanctioned at Fort Monroe, Va. “At Thanksgiving time, 1940, we visited Arnold, Lila and jAnn at Fort Monroe. Aunt Bessie accompanied us on our trip. ?\mold and family lived in a big antebellum house with fireplaces in virtually every room. The ceil­ ings were 10 feet high. The walls were so thick that we imagined them containing secret passages. By this time, Arnold had already been promoted to captain. One day our son, David, was playing outside wi± several boys from the fort when Lila overheard a con­ versation that went something like this: ‘My father is a captain,’ one boy said. ‘My father is a major,’ another bragged. Not to be outdone, the third boy said proudly, ‘My father is a colonel.’ David remained silent until one of the boys turned to him and asked, ‘What’s your father?’ Embarrassed, David replied hesitantly, ‘My father? My father isn’t — he isn’t anything.’ “My enjoyment of Thanksgiving was diminished by a boil on the back of my neck. When we got home, one appeared on the end of my nose. Later, ano±er started up on my neck. I was desperate and took sulfadiazine. Four hours after the first tablet, the pain disappeared. I suddenly felt food. The boil didn’t grow anymore and I never had a boil again. Sulfa drugs were the first antibi­ otics. Penicillin was not yet available to the public. “My folks visited us often in Coloma and we fre­ quently drove to their home in Delton. We were very close. Mo±er and Dad liked Juanita and she liked them. It added a lot to our lives in those days. “On Saturday, Dec. 6, 1941, they came for the week­ end. Dad thought that we should get into the war and I thought that we should stay out. Sunday night, our argument became quite heated and we went to bed a little miffed at each other, Monday morning, I turned on the radio beside the bed to get the morning news. Suddenly, I was wide awake. I hurriedly dressed, rushed downstairs and yelled through my folks’ bed­ room door, ‘We’re at war! Pearl Harbor’s been bombed by the Japanese!’ We hadn’t turned on the radio all day on Sunday. I lost the argument. Dad had been right all of the time. “Soon, merchandise was in short supply and suppliers put us on allotment. Gasoline and foods were rationed. An A stamp would allow you four gallons of gasoline a week, a B stamp twice as much and a C stamp for persons whose driving was considered essential were given unlimited gasoline. T stamps for fanners and truckers allowed them to have all the gas they wanted. Red stamps were for meat. “Dad, being in the legislature, was given a C stamp for unlimited gasoline. As I was in business, I was allowed a B stamp. Other stamps were for sugar. Price controls were imposed. A black market grew up in meat, gasoline_and other rationed and allotted items. On Sept. 1, 1942,1 heard that the Shell’s Dollar Store in Berrien Springs was for sale. I took a look. It was run down with old inadequate display fixtures, but they had a lot of hard-to-get merchandise. “Mr. Shell offered to sell at retail inventory less 40 percent with no charge for fixtures. I had estimated the inventory to run $5,000, went to Mr. Monroe, president of ftie Watervliet Bank, and asked him for a $5,0(X) loan. He said that he was sure it would be OK, but it had to be approved by the board of directors. He assured me that in my case this would only be a formality. So, I went back to Mr. Shell and signed the papers, agreeing to buy. “We were closed for a few days for inventory, whatever that came to. To my surprise, chagrin and anger, when I went back and asked for the $5,000, Mr. Monroe told me that the board had voted against the loan. In desperation, I went to the Coloma Bank. They said that I would have to get a chattel mortgage on my stock and fixtures in Coloma for the loan. I had no choice, even though I knew this would impair my credit. “Then I got another surprise. It was obvious that the inventory was going to run way over $5,000. People kept trying the locked door. This made the storekeep­ er, Mr. Shell, nervous. He couldn’t stand to see his customers locked out, so he suggested that we finish inventorying the shelves and countertops and then open up. We would keep track of any sales from under the counters or in the stockroom. This was fine with me and after we opened, I proceeded to drag my feet in -J • ■ .I V •^.1 I 1 h • f »* I 4/1^ ii •I s -<?*• X 5 'i«ru '■i 4 I ** w <w * I. t Main Street (South Street) in Coloma circa 1995. “We were ordered to remove all of our clothes and stand in line for a physical. After getting dressed again, we were sent to a psychiatrist to see if we were men­ tally and emotionally suitable for military service. This exam was more for form than substance. Unless you were an obvious idiot or a homosexual, your chances of being rejected were virtually nil. “About the last thing that 1 was asked by a recruiter was ‘Which branch of the service do you prefer?’ I answered, ‘Army.’ The recruiter stamped Navy on the back of my hand and on my papers. I was ordered to report for induction into the United States Navy in two weeks. Naturally, I was apprehensive. I had three stores to run. Someone had to load and unload freight and take it to the other stores. It was heavy work, and I was the only man in my organization and it was impossible to hire a man, as most had either been drafted or gone to work in defense factories. “1 felt quite a lot of pride in the thought of becoming a member of the United States Navy, but I intended to delay. I went before the draft board in Benton Harbor, explained my situation, and asked for 60 days to get my affairs in order. They didn’t seem at all sympathetic, so 1 was surprised when a few days later I got a notice that 1 had been given a six-month deferral. Before the six months were up, the armed forces manpower needs dropped and 1 was automatically deferred indefinitely. I had been told that in the early part of the century. a Dr. Baker had built a private water works beyond the south end of Church Street, which was the street on which we lived. There was an open field containing springs. Dr. Baker had laid a tile from the springs to the creek behind the house that we'd first considered buying. He had pumped the water with hydraulic rams. The rams were no longer here. An eight-inch tile ran on my side of the street and a good stream of water still flowed into the stream. In the fall of 1943,1 dug down and found the tile which was under the sidewalk. It was encased in 40-year-old concrete as hard as stone. With hammer and chisel, 1 broke through the concrete and the tile and cemented in a four-inch clay tile. “1 tlien engaged a man with a bulldozer to scoop out a pool. He then pushed the dirt to the low sides, making a dike. I then went to ±e low end of the lot and again dug down and chiseled through the concrete. 1 blocked off ±e water so it would have to come out at the other opening. 1 laid tiles back into my lot and brought the end up to the level 1 wanted ±e pond to be. Hie pond filled with spring water in just a few days. I then got some small trout and dumped them in. They grew fast and by spring were eight to 10 inches long. “The spring of 1944 was very wet. My next-door neighbor, lower down the street, had water in his base­ ment which he blamed on me. I’m sure it was he who blocked ±e tile in the field where the springs are. 1 got the fire department to force water back up the tile and wash out the obstruction. In the fall, the tile was blocked again, and the pond dried up, killing all of my trout. But in the fall of 1944,1 had other things on my mind.” To he continued... counting the merchandise so we could take in as much money as possible. “Together with scraping up every penny I could find and borrowing from Juanita’s meager savings, I was able to pay for the more than $7,500 worth of merchan­ dise. “Mr. Shell had stacks of boxes of dollar linen hand­ kerchiefs, which I considered luxury goods and never handled. He had dozens of boxes of men’s socks and many other items that were becoming hard to get. Surplus merchandise I took to Coloma. By Christmas, I was able to pay back the bank and cancel the chattel mortgage. “By 1943, Arnold was stationed at Camp Stewart near Savannah, Ga. He and Lila lived in Statesboro. In April, Arnold called me to ask if Juanita and I would come to Statesboro and drive Lila, Ann and Tom to her folks near Berrien Springs. He had decided to live on the base. “When we got to Atlanta, we had to take a bus to Statesboro. About midnight, we stopped at a roadside restaurant for a rest stop. Only the whites were allowed inside the restaurant. The kitchen had a window open to the outside. I could see black faces at the window but no one offered them anything until the bus driver said, ‘I can give you coffee.’ “There were separate toilets for whites and blacks. The entrances were from the outside so that the blacks wouldn’t have to come into the restaurant. “In September 1943, the man from South Haven to whom I had sold the Watervliet store in 1940, came in to see me. He said his son-in-law had been drafted, so he was going to have to sell. Soon after buying the Berrien Springs store, I was poorly prepared to pay cash for the store and store building. Dad and Moier agreed to take the mortgage on ±e building and i man­ aged to get the rest together. “Now we had three good stores close enough together so that we could use the Coloma store basement as a supply point for tlie other two. Factory shipments came into Coloma and went down a conveyor from the truck to the checking table. There, the goods were checked off the invoice and repacked and sent back up the con­ veyor to the sales floor or to the store van for shipment to Watervliet and Berrien Springs. “Buying direct from our factory saved money and our distribution system was very efficient. We were able to compete in price with Woolworth and Kresge in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. “My draft classification was 3-A, which designated that I was married with at least one child. I had little fear of being drafted because they would first take the single men and then the married men without children, so it was like a bombshell when one dreary morning in January 1944, out of the blue, without any warning, I received an order to report for a pre-induction physical in Chicago. “The bus was full of Coloma men who had also received notices. There was a joke going about, that said that the doctors tliought you were warm you were acceptable. There were buses from all over, loaded with draftees. 4^ T r ' ■: S' ? < vr* d J «r 1 4 t f. 41 M I J 4 k . •' JC I I A’ V -g. 1 Al 3 « 1 » t > t #i<*r r * AA I * J J « ( J J •c '"ft I. A I S' J k k / 'J a a fe'lltzyiiar; i I < 1 n z J I. >r.b J> L 1B-< r • L « 4 Michigan Central Depot in Middleville circa 1915. < ♦ ‘( 1 'M V I ir I I « 4 M i I ♦ • I I I �8 Thursday, April 24, 2025 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on May 8, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Carmen Pirok and Jason Pirok. husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage; April 14, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: April 23, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $224,989.80 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lot 111 in Pine Haven Estates No. 4, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records. Common street address (if any); 1879 Pine Blf, Hastings, Ml 49058-8128 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 3, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1557359 (04-03)(04-24) THE HASTINGS BANNER SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on May 22. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Robert W. Garrett and Lynette S. Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband and wife tenants by the entireties Original Mortgagee: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Date of mortgage; February 16. 2004 Recorded on February 23,2004, in Document No. 1122601, and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on July 25, 2011 in Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any); NEWRE2 LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR, TOWN ONE NORTH, RANGE EIGHT WEST, JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd, Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559640 (04-24)(05-15) NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON _______ TUESDAY, MAY 6,2025__________ > U • I TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held in the following Townships/Village on TUESDAY, MAY 6,2025.The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. At the following locations; M BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings BARRY TOWNSHIP Barry Township Mtg. Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton CARLTON TOWNSHIP Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., NashviWe HOPE TOWNSHIP Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Johnstown Township Hall. 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland I I I The following precincts have consolidated with another precinct. Please see the polling locations below: THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP, PRECINCTS 1 & 2 Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, 9957 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, PRECINT 2 Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following proposals will appear on the ballot: DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PRO­ POSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $43,000,000 Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton Ml 49046-9701, Telephone: (269) 623-1500. PLEASETAKE FURTHER NOTICETHATTHE BONDS OFTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APROVED BY A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting April 14, 2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Healthy Water weed control renewal request Adjourned at 7:14 pm Submitted by; Deborah Jackson. Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Arden F Burd and Virginia J Burd, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 13, 2015, and recorded on April 20, 2015. as Document Number: 2015-004008. Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 09,2015 and recorded December 10, 2015 by Document Number: 2015011927,, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 86/100 ($114,685.86) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, described as follows; Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 6, Town 2 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds East along the East line of said Section 1329.33 feet to the Northeast corner of South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4,575.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 12 seconds West parallel with said East Section Line 396.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds West parallel with said North line of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 300.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 12 seconds East 396.00 feet to said North Line; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said North line 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 5850 BIVENS RD, NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, successor to Fifth Third Bank, as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 23MI00269-1 Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Caledonia Schools, 8948 Kraft Avenue SE, Caledonia Ml, 49316-9411, telephone; (616) 891-8185. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL RENWAL OF MILLAGE FOR FIRE, CEMETERY AND TOWNSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF 2 MILLS Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main Street, Woodland Ml 48897, telephone: (269) 367-4915 Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. ___________________ Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.Qov/vote SARAH M. VANDENBURG, BARRY COUNTY CLERK on behalf of: Baltimore Township Clerk, Jana Bishop Orangeville Township Clerk, Melody Risner Barry Township Clerk, Debra Knight Prairieville Township Clerk, Rod Goebel Thomapple Township Clerk, Cindy Ordway Carlton Township Clerk, Amanda Carothers Castleton Township Clerk, Marcia Scramlin Hope Township Clerk, Deborah Jackson Woodland Township Clerk, Elizabeth Busk f*' STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OFTHE FRIEND OFTHE COURT « • si ■ 1»* -/k JP* * Ar 'I- r J. V -4 - J ‘V M St# <» z.'' Ii 4" •F • = l:' "f V Under Michigan law, the Chief Family Judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1,2025. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; • Whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Acts are being met; • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the Chief Family Judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address, to Hon. William M. Doherty. Barry County Trial Court. Family Division, 206 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. -r- » * Z I w I I 4^ ** >'J > ■ ‘iV «5 - . .1 J J ''•5 xP fe ■* i 11 I * H t .ft » I h k I I ) \ . z ri /T ’ z • f f. J V’ ! «** a *1- 4 .1. T .-V*- ■; r I J J I * -4 ( c U» d ( > I -V i I k > '^r 4,y' f J UNH.' •• F r I '.II fp<• r ftt • * fi*'.. ,1 y I I Iw V* b LT- e II ■' IP* -jpr 9 ,1 I mihomepaper.com ✓ r * p •I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346. MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: June 10, 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged .pcemisQs;. Situated,, in....Baoy,.^ County, and described as: A parcel of land » in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town > 3 North, Range 8 ^Nest, described as; • ■ beginning ata point 1554.5 feet West of the • North and South 1/4 line of said Section • 26, said point of beginning being on the ■ North line of State Highway M-79 and said • point also being on the Southwest Corner ' of land previously deeded to school district ' number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet; thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded . f—^-r* « V * f •)’ I XI ■ •zt 4 *W I r •z . .ft « r a* r ' ' ' -t: I* • z ri’/ J ft I 4 r IT » f I > 1 J I K 1* r Fu" / ' ^'7 * • I K J t FT >4 1 I -y . '1 ' > I : . 1 I 1 If • i ‘ P’' » t I 4 J •l 4 J •J-C I, 1 J I it BM «X . J HWw * J •• ijL ,I i J/ 1 4 I » > I r I s 1 r b • J *> i I • • '• 1'1 "1 41 ;n A i»*«r ;x*A<i - a —T®i Iffl' 1 I 1 t ’‘.y X’T’T^fiTl^T J" , I Ir* '<nU.Vi rwL*- I L 2i.'lb BtolM-C* [idii £ii& G i«r ? ’ rt V” J • ‘ k’l .. -^1J: n- I ' * *• iiaifiVv 1 1 B « 4 n '^‘UUl'Zir’r’T .•ii.’V.''Jju.J. *▼ • • ,1 ft« . ( A 'iAl llj ft t I. ’ h» 1 A k > i I . ' , -JJb 1 .j; %♦ A 1 - > 1 n y Mortgagee/ Development Authority Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington • • 1 'r^' » b.4 ’ ft I'f \ i * V1 ni . I • I >; ^1,/ ✓♦ ; ‘’"vi V * R *> 3 C ‘ ' '■‘nri nni’ «uv > . i . ' ‘ K I •m I t . '.'.Ak < 4 t* A ■5^ the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing t ’. TE A 3U 0 ’ V C> r less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact 1 •**1. •• •’ll N k t I '• kt > I '4 I ' I ’.-9: ?nr s JU t nn.’t I « Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 ri 7-a8i - h.’ I. « « 4 9 J• 1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR GREEN STREET 8c MARKET STREET IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ““I I {■ 9 nV r I e < .1 t I •■varii .4 * « . • k » • 1 J > ' ‘JjJr ! : * '*) I $ : bT •f rr IH' Encrypted Bids will be accepted on the Bid Express site until 11 a.m„ local time, on Thursday, May 22,2025, and then I pdT 4 K I publicly opened and read aloud digitally via Microsoft Teams. 7 Bids will be on the basis of unit prices as listed on the Bid Form, and may only be submitted using the e-bidding system. .J. sm# I I The approximate quantities of major items of work are as follows: I J I I 3,752 Ft Sanitary Sewer, SDR 26,12 inch w/sand backfill f ‘n 20,000 Syd Aggregate Base, 8 inch, 21AA Modified 9 2,975 Ton HMA.4EL Manholes, Catch Basins, Valves, Hydrants, Fittings, Restoration, and all appurtenant work. V r ' I t « 1 All forms, information, and specifications are available for download free of charge at M+B Bid Express (https://www. bidexpress.com/businesses/34301/home?agency=true). The Contract Documents may also be examined at the follow­ in' ' 1 ’I I ri ing locations: u sL- » Moore & Bruggink, Inc. 201 East State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 2020 Monroe Avenue NW 4 J’' f I inL'3 ’-.I 1' i kt City of Hastings t u ■O' ri ..1 H. I I I t rs>; A Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 I Builders Exchange Project information may be viewed at Dodge 2007 Eastcastle Drive SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 Data & Analytics: http://dodgeproiects.construction.'com/ ; ‘I?-! f I I t k-« R B k 1 4 Only Bidders who have been prequalified by the City of Hastings within the required days in advance of the bid opening t I in accordance with the Information for Bidders section will have their bids opened and read. » r s' , H'J I L } J i Plans and Specifications will be available after 1 p.m. on April 18, 2025, at M+B Bid Expressthttps://www.bidex I i I I This project will be entirely funded by the City of Hastings; no federal or state grants are involved. t 1 1 i n press.com/businesses/34301/home?agency=true). <4 I k I » ( » ' s A J A Proposal Guarantee payable to the City of Hastings, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, must t t I I r 'r ( 4 ( f All Proposals shall be made in accordance with the Bidding Documents. ’ If » I t 1 11 I accompany the Proposal in accordance with the Information for Bidders. )f I The right is reserved by the City of Hastings to accept any Proposal, reject any or all Proposals, and to waive informal­ "I ) i 'll' ri » -in* V ities in bidding when it is deemed to be in the interest of the City of Hastings. h 1! Yankee Springs Township Clerk, Tom Hopkins CITY OF HASTINGS Johnstown Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock IJ 11 BY: LINDA PERIN, CITY CLERK If »> ‘ u X •/ r** I ♦ ♦ 1 ,1 T I V • J’ 1559641 (04-24)(05-15) (04-03) (04-24) LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PRO­ POSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $29,950,000 Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Lakewood Public School District, 223 W. Broadway St., Woodland, Michigan 48897, telephone: (616) 374-8043. CALEDONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL www.HastingsBanner.com I 1* f .J It 8>W �fr 1 V i 'j' t I • 1 J 1 I I V c J. "ftt. 1«> tft F I < i kI n I ’ h *»It ^0 ■ ■‘ftel ( ■'K "fij i’A 1 !• Hl, ft : £ ■'Sb' -i’ f IV T;t.‘.' ■ cifl. 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(. * / H. ‘ r bl k. t > ■Hl r TfSJTT ’ '♦ I I • • >1 s p» (I 1 V’ IBLk. u5- I I '.'l-'U . I J I f rit •7 i f ’ \... I fn* t t' •* •» ©X4 ‘ - A 4> <^A r.*’ P'-’ w^r i. 1 inu nwwr,- I I *•1 ;Sr'SS^’^,. ■ r •* J ‘d’ii I st'; '.’ *A * r I i-> >enw. ^80 bI I ’ ' :*^3i2a f SCU-''' T' } S I Cj I 1 * ’ *• •' ♦ F ’iJSSTT I V*. * ! o* * FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01.00 PM, May 1, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samantha M Tobias. A Single Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Chemical Bank, A Michigan Banking Corporation, its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated September 2, 2010, and recorded on September 1Z 2010, as Document Number; 201009170008639, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by an Assignment of Mortgage dated September 21, 2020 and recorded September 21, 2020 by Document Number; 2020-010005, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Four and 68/100 ($5Z724.68) including interest at the rate of 4.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the City of HASTINGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 87 and the West 1/2 of Lot 86 of Hastings Heights, according to the Plat thereof, filed in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 41, records of Barry County, State of Michigan. Commonly known as: 205 E NORTH STREET, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 3,2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00224-1 (04-03)(04-24) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated tn this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01.00 PM, May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David Molette and Tammy Molette, Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 3,2003, and recorded on December 10,2003, as Document Number; 1119049, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December OZ 2023 and recorded December OZ 2023 by Document Number: 2023-009469, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight and 39/100 ($25,758.39) including interest at the rate of 5.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Lot 3 of Treat's Little Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 78. Commonly known as; 3916 Woodruff Rd now known as 3937 Woodruff Rd, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: April 24, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00274-1 (04-24)(05-15) .1^ iW' * ' I I •to s* i ia: r -z -Se ■M I k J FU ai *1 f I Ib I I City of Hastings f > 91b >1^ J t.;vk ** r ■g*±hi jfe V-K t.... W'iie^iSirtir NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BACHMAN FIELD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL 1 r l«l I ft M* *« I U ’T » ■(4 * < *»»' i'. ^Avopq’tr 1 RPtMS < «"’TOr’t r-Txt3't o* •a.. *-r .'*V‘ ■ I t * t: s re-; Ji .-r 1 I I I The City Council for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hear­ ing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning Bachman Field Planned Unit Devel­ opment and final site plan approval for property located at '900 Bachman Rd. parcel #08-55-135-001-02. The City Council will review and consider final site plan approval for the development and construction of 119 detached residential site condomini­ ums. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday May 12,2025, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City ▼ ▼ 11 VVx * 4 Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. > :. * .s»;; ' i' oar I* .■■IT ) I ♦ .VJ tiv - —a" r^rVTt’K^V atf^' r J; I i s p I .» • << % T* .4 d:M«fr ■'' .V ’' • I I „ kLZifsXE’--'® " i k s-nu-; •ZL-u.-f’o ».w -*4 CiOhjiiuu^) vJi 4 V - • 4, ; -J I I I :? * % -•k asmatU ; I I S ' ;• •- 1- f M 3(0 rr I I 1 > 4 -.111: • > - ■ l(.5^ I F k ^■a i,> s 4 « I < • ' 5. * I »8 ' I I '’z» z «• *>U' t . 1 f 'K ? Tiar I! n 1 rj« s S' A * 4 S*'^* •J I*.' '3 I 1 pv<| tf**-- < ! ✓ f ci /J '♦! I I I t ■•I’-* * 9 1. t , V I I •r“ t ( f ' *’J ng J .•x* ( k « 5 i I I .tyr I I I * I I 4f 4 f -w 9 1 iC’ # I • . NOR r { iI ll 4. I I I 1 !f > I t £ r ri I 11 I X t I f '7; k Ci I c i 1 rt« r,-' I * «l » i t •** ** 4. » ./P •. ri . ><3^ e f I .■air A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for pub­ lic inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday :at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments ;can be directed to Sandy Ponsetto, Administrative Specialist, at ; 269.945.2468 or sponsetto@hastingsmi.gov. *> A . JS*T -***•« k '<ac •* "J^F nrJ C 0^*11 r X I, i , j -rj 1 JJ wr. z 'J' J |r t« T* *1 .''z If r / ^1^ ■ r I k jivr^ a* •vz- |i I 'I I iI r k» ei; Lt 9p r' I .4 r The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon . five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay : services 800.649.3777. w I _ I ’ I * 4 .' 1 J s y\ t V > / I 4 1 /6> I I r .>' I » I r • z / I • 41** 1 4 V I* f I Linda Perin City Clerk t 4> A ■ * I I ( f I tk F [ i ut >■<5. a 9 LX W 'T <• V- Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. w z ♦ ♦ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30104-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Betty Ann Noffke. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Betty Ann Noffke, died 03/01/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Debra Donker, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ■A-’ .■ < III I I 4 tZ I y<- .y /‘ »» > Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda / consent agenda Discussed gravel road dust control, ambulance service, Knox boxes Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:27 pm Date: 04/21/2025 Submitted, David J. Olson “ Clerk Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Debra BOnker 4324 Bender Road Middleville, Ml 49333 269-331-9499 Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. Group Your Community Connection NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1, 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 RP. #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: April 10, 2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M.'Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 ♦ ♦ r 4* SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting April 8,2025 V Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage: January 29,2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $287,660.37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria, Bar^ County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594.42 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feet; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 337.17 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 337.17 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any); 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; April 1Z 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) ( �.ftl fr SPORTS 10 A <• I. Thursday, April 24, 2025 ft1astingsBanner.com WWW Some new events for TK, same great results Brett Bremer Sports Editor put. “Il’s just like very fun. I just started weightlifting a few years ago and it like helps show where my progress has gone with my weightlifting. So yeah, it’s kind of fun. It was a day of shuffling a lotofthings up for the TK ladies, who dominated their OK Gold duals. The TK ladies took a 117-19 win over Wyoming and a 122-15 win over Grand Rapids Union. The TK boys also secured two conference wins outscoring Wyoming 78-59 and Union 77-60. The Wyoming boys and Union girls took vic­ tories in the bouts between those teams. Wilkinson said the Trojans’ move up to Division 1 for MHSAA competitions at the end of the season has her really trying to change things up at every opportunity. She said many of her girls’ big goals are all about competing at the state finals - some­ thing that will be at least a little tougher this spring in DI. She wants to explore every opportunity she can to help her girls reach those goals. A regular 100-meter dash participant last season, Dykhouse ran the 200-meter dash Wednesday and ran a leg ofthe 4x 100-meter dash, handing the baton off to new junior teammate Jordyn Fitros. That duo teamed with Sydney Martin and Leigha Jager to place second overall in the race behind a foursome from Wyoming. The Wolves’team in that race included junior Myah Nabors who was the only girl ahead ofFitros ail day. Running the relay together for ±e first time, Dykhouse made sure to remind Fitros oftwo things before they headed offto their separate exchange zones: You’re fast. I’ll be tired. 1 n other words, don ’ t take offtoo soon. In the end, maybe she could have taken off a little sooner, but there is nothing surprising about relay exchanges needing a little work in early April. “I think it’s great. It’s like, I love this team,” Dykhouse said. “It’s really different without the seniors because I’m so used to Oops, she got a big PR. Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Dykhouse helped the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls' track and field team to a pair of victories on the first day of the OK Gold Conference season in Middleville Wednesday widi a winning mark of34 feet 4 inches in the shot put and a runner-up discus throw of 88-2. A new discus competitor this spring, who head coach Maggie Wilkinson said is very responsible, Dykhouse forgot to go compete in the event during the Trojans’ tri with Wyoming and Grand Rapids Union until a reminder from TK throws coach Cary Saxton. Saxton got to Dykhouse just after the senior’s run in the 4x100-meter relay, and she quickly rushed off to find her throwing shoes and get her throws in before the event closed. Dykhouse said she felt like a quick prac­ tice throw fiew better than any attempt in practice a few days earlier had gone, and then she ripped off a mark that ended up beating her previous best from last month by about 17 feel. Mostly asprinterandalongjumperat the start ofhigh school, Dykhouse wasjust one spot shy of qualifying for the state finals in the long jump as a sophomore. She threw the shot once that season, at the OK Gold Conference JV Championship, and then nearly qualified for the state finals in that event last year as a junior. She said she is quickly learning that the discus is a lot more technical than the shot put, and hasn’t gotten the full spin down quite yet, but she is enjoying it so far. It was something she wanted to try this season. That wasn’t something she could say when she started out in ±e shot put ~ but now the shot put is her favorite event. Because I’m good at it and ±en also I think because like it’s some±ing dif­ ferent for me to do that I don’t normally do,” Dykhouse said of enjoying the shot ii .-!■ tW. r '•J \ \ ’t4j*•► f •*•• V 1 Jl4h I r iJ I ■j « T>-?S^4^ ft > ft h--< .r A *: > •l *>« s% 1 4 * ?*? F> a e .<• iS rj V / Thornapple Kellogg freshman Amya Gater (right) gets the baton to big sister Payton Gater during the 4x400-meter relay at the end of the Trojans’ OK Gold Conference tri with Grand Rapids Union and Wyoming inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Wednesday, April 16. Photos by Brett Bremer I < t :• I • .c < >v^ > t J 6 •t $ having them. Like, I’ve had them since I was a freshman. But I really love this team, and it’s a great team, and I’m really excited to see where we go to. The rest ofthe relays were victorious for the TK ladies Wednesday. Fitros teamed with junior Mia Hilton, sophomore Ellie Harmon and senior Brooklyn Harmon to win the 4x200-meter relay in 1 minute 47.30 seconds. The TK sophomore four­ some of Peyton Hardy, Alaina McCrumb, Carmen Reynolds and Isla Tillema won the 4x800-meter relay in 11:20.47. At the end of±e night, the TK team of freshman Amya Gater, junior Payton Gater, junior Madison Kietzman and Hilton won ±e 4x400-meter relay in 4:36.80. Fitros was second to Nabors in the 100-meter dash with the Wyoming junior winning in 12.74 and Fitros coming in at 13.12. In the 200-meter dash Nabors won in 26.18 with Fitros coming in at 27.23. Senior Ava Crews swept the three lon­ gest races for the TK ladies winning ±e 3200-meterrunin 11:32.Il,the I600-meter run in 5:23.13 and the 800-meter run in 2:31.56. Hardy was second in the 3200 and third in the 1600, and freshman Breanna Schut came in second in ±e 800. The TK ladies swept the top three scoring spots in ±e 400-meter cL^h wi± Payton Gater winning in 1:03.40, soph­ omore Isla Tilleman second and junior Claira Kovich third. The TK ladies also swept the two hurdles races powered by Brooklyn Hannon who took ^e 100-meter hurdles in 15.46 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 48.62. Hilton was second and Amya Gater third in ±at 100-meter hurdles race with Hilton setting her PR at 16.53. A couple freshmen were second and third behind Brooklyn in the 300 hurdles, Kayla Price and Addison Rocco. There were sweeps of±e top three spots in three field events for the TK ladies, including ±e shot put wi± senior Lilly McKeown second andjunior Marlee Shu­ ford third. Brooklyn Harmon won ±e high jump by clearing 4-10 and sophomore teammate Lydia Slagel improved her PR in the event to 4-10 to place second while sophomore Kimberlin Zavalza-Nava was third wi± a PR of 4-8. In the pole vault, Hilton won at 8-6, Slagel was second and sophomore Raylee Preston third for TK. Ellie Harmon added a longjump victory with a mark of 14-3.5, The only girl better ±an Dykhouse in ±e discus was Union’s Azaria Powell who had a PR of her own at 95-8. Senior Jacob Draaisma powered ±e TK boys to the win by matching Crews’ sweep of the distance races. He won ±e 1600-meter run in 4:49.32, the 800-meter run in 2:07.84 and the 3200-meter run in 10:55.18. He won the 800 by about 12 seconds, the 1600 by nearly half a minute and ±e 3200 by more than half a minute. Freshman Brekin Me Whinney was also a standout for the TK boys. He won ±e 110-meter high hurdles in 17.79 seconds and placed second in the 300-meter inter­ mediate hurdles in 48.85. Unionjunior Jo- I, . I 1' i«rz ,r Z< Ab* .5 I * t I I* / iJh 4 7 •r ■■■ <J I I ' « >•'5, t vHffi. Ir?^ ft- 4 •» 4 -A? tXtUQtb:. 1 ri > boom; Ad *3 nod A « 9 Ji l -^r 1 t * rrtL' I I f - i r & ’•' ( ?* Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draaisma races to a win in the 3200-meter run during the Trojans’ OK Gold Conference tri with Grand Rapids Union and Wyoming Wednesday in Middleville. - ... I « f c ’• r*" Ue h I .>■ 4 . '•’< / . *( I i. > I" i, .uO- < H ; . I 'U I < . c I A .n K S' 1 kAJ-’ (• '1.'' -■' „T\: .1 w* f I f j i siah Osei-agyeman got him by about two and a halfseconds in that 300 hurdles race, but Me Whinney had a more than one and a half second lead at the end of the 11 Os. The Trojan boys capped offtheir victory with the team of Lucas McNabnay, Elliott Neff, Lucas Ploeg and Brandan Veiling winning the 4x400-meter relay in 3:44.38. The TK boys won two relays. The team of Case Dykhouse, Elijah Frazer, Layne Schil±roal and Draaisma opened the meet with a winning time of 9:08.90 in the 4x800-meter relay. The pole vault was the top field event for the TK boys wi± Luke Archer taking the win by getting over the bar at 10-0 and Mark Gielincki second at 9-0. The TK team had Derious Robinson second in the longjump with a PR of 17-11. Camden Peter second in the high jump wi± a PR of 5-8, Kyle Porritt second in ±e discus with a PR of 125-2.5 and Adam Lozada second in the shot put with a PR of 41 -0. The TK girls are now 3-0 in OK Gold duals after a 114-23 win at Northview Tuesday. The TK boys are 1 -2 in confer­ ence duals after falling to the Wildcats 83-53. In between the conference meets, the TK athletes took part in the Wayland Invitational last Friday, April 18. The TK ladies took the championship at the event outscoring Plainwell 852-707 at the top of ±e standings. The TK boys were fifth as the host Wildcats won the boys’ meet by about 175 points over the second-place Plainwell guys. Draaisma won the 800-meter run in 2:03.82 and the 1600-meter run in 4:44.17. Dykhouse improved her PR in the shot put for TK to 35-4 to win that event. The TK team of Brooklyn Harmon, Amya Gater, Payton Gater and Hilton wont he 4x400-meter relay in 4:12.59, and Harmon improved her PR to 15.06 in winning the 100-meter hurdles. t I ;,'.<sets ' ft I 5 J • \r <p '<j5 J I ., 9 < J * >* z All .’ I r>' i . / pr>* xJ .-iC-* . / I I -'.Jh' . a. <! 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I J t1 k ‘^-—_ Thornapple Kellogg senior Emma Dykhouse (right) and Union's Len'niya Brown get up to speed in the 200-meter dash during the OK Gold Conference tri in Middleville Wednesday, April 16. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The meet was close. The last race wasn’t. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team kept its South­ western Athletic Conference Valley Division record even at 2-2 splitting a pair of duals against visiting Hackett Catholic Prep and Schoolcraft Wednes­ day, April 16, in Delton. The scoring between the Panther boys and the Fighting Irish came down to the final race with the Delton 4x400-meter relay team ofCyrus Bain, Jaime Saura, Lane Steele and Kayden Conley clinching a 72-65 win fortheir team with atime of4 minutes 26.07 sec­ onds that was nearly 14 seconds faster than the Irish foursome in the race. Hackett Catholic Prep scored an 86-51 win over the DK boys on the day. The DK girls are now 0-4 in the conference after falling 80-50 to the Schoolcraft girls and 92-44 in their dual with Hackett. In the three-team competition, all of the Delton Kellogg boys’ wins came in the field events. Senior Cooper San­ dusky took the shot put with a a mark of 39 feet 10.5 inches. He was also the runner-up in the discus with a personal record throw of 118-1.5. Pantherjunior Evan Fleser was third in both of the throwing events with a PR of 104-8 in the discus. DK also had junior Nick Muday set a new PR in the pole vault at 11-6 to win that event. Senior Wyatt Finney won the long jump for DK with a leap of 18-11. The Panthers swept the top three scoring places in the long jump with junior Tyler Howland flying 18-6 and sophomore Logan Damron going 17-10. Sophomore Landon Madden had runner-up finishes for the DK boys in both the 400-meter dash and the 800-meter run. The lone victory for the DK girls on the day came in the 1600-meter run with senior Kylie Main turning in a season-best time of 6:10.26. Both the DK boys’ and girls’ teams filled the meet with new personal re­ cord finishes, even ifthey weren’t all in scoring performances or victories. The DK girls did get a personal record time of 1:12.96 from senior Jillian Leclercq to place third behind two Hackett runners in the 400-meter dash. Junior Izabelle Gruber had a PR of 53.90 in the 300-meter low hurdles to finish ) t •*>s 5! i. ■ vi'J J . • 7<^; p* ? M• s (^■5 -w J •5-.’ * I f<.5. i I ' )3 ‘jfb’ . < -.J i i ' • I f fir . L X lA.* I I r “«» ' lx » i t A' st--. *.r Sft I •s b • ■ u. %b I 'AX s •l «■ ’*. ^*$*ft 4 k ' I1',^ I ** 4 v I* \ VT. r t ! i ■ I * 11 h • f ‘’’•rr-. , A 1 ft •••J ■h_. I' r’ - *u i / ( V 1.4 4 k! I •'> ' 'TT^ \ •ft ’1 I': ‘ ft A ft ^ts « 1^- ,1^ ‘ V I •ntv- ■J 4. J ’ ’X L. I w s''. 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Sophomore teammate Makay la Lutz set her PR at 6-0 to place third in the pole vault. 2 K 1 f lA f A - :» •1 II 1 A 1 £-^ »' �I X. •> A u tl 1' ww ? I v u rf 1 % I Better communication keeps Vikings in game with Greyhounds 4b 4 a. ''T. ? ■) r . Brett Bremer was constant communication ... They Sports Editor did almost everything right. Honestly, The Eaton Rapids girls showed off the mistakes that did happen that caused why they’re the favorites to run away three or four ofthose goals to happen that ‘ with the Capital Area Activities Con­ probably shouldn’t have is just us being ference White Division championship ■ tired. Mistakes happen when you’re tired this spring. like that, and when you’re playing 80 The Vikings found a little something percent of the game in your half those that should help them have a strong things happen.” finish to the spring though too Tuesday The communication was the big boost at Lakewood High School - their voice. to the organization across the field for The Eaton Rapids varsity girls’ soc±e Vikings. ' cer team improved to 3-0 in the CAAC “You hear Emma screaming ‘back T. White and 4-1-1 overall with a 6-09 win side’ and we could hear it all the way overthe Lakewood girls whoarenow 1-2 down here on this side of the field,” Al­ in the conference and 3-5 overall. mas said. ’‘Sydney is talking a little bit It was a 4-0 lead for the Greyhounds at I more as a center back and, you know, not the half, but the Lakewood defense led necessarily demanding stuff like we’ve by senior center back Sydney Tefft and been asking for, but still getting louder junior keeper Emma Tidd were able to each and every game. And I think they *ri hold the Greyhounds, who were without finally came into a game like this know ­ L one of their top attackers on the aftering, okay, this is going to be a tough team. noon, to just two goals in the second half. We have zero room for mistakes and so " Eaton Rapids scored a 9-0 win earlier this they came ready to play. So the biggest * season against conference foe Charlotte key, though, is that communication.” and bested Ionia 8-0 last week. The Vikings have another tough con­ To be honest with you, the entire game ference match at home against Lansing they did stuff right,” Lakewood head Catholic this afternoon, April 24, and go coach Adrian Almas said of his girls. on the road for a non-conference match “This is probably the first game where at Waverly Monday. Portland comes to they looked the most organized. They Lakewood for a CAAC White match were defensively structured.” Throughout the entire game there Tuesday. •.« . f! • (ki < « k J, • -' 1 I k ru t ff 4 L f t p I I 't w I i ^t’ J 1 f I j ,I 4 1 ( « ■J I 1 I *• ?! *1 <. '• vwe J irW^ 'J ipm * ** ■■ h*, . f 1 ) J * • X' J j < I Ba* C’ I. * : r *’ * L ”fc J IM X I J I . r % r , I 4 4 . 4, ► • IgT I I \ 1 b-* enl • .nn^ J I. * Ji *> > J, j - ■ I ■ J 1 1 •. '’•T > * A A •eij '••'••' W T A- • >A ► 'I; s« J,, .•l , 'S .x- I 1I V r >1’-. f A; k ‘<1 “1 s •l * I 1 A * ♦ *» A. I '« b 7T I 'I I *■ r 4 * *b > ?• .7*-. ktT' ■•<nv ' • ( stI J . I 1 14 k \ s h J I B « 1 • * ‘ 1 u 6b iV- I, . ? I I Barker sets Panther goal record with seven in win > X.' ......... '■’*1 - > 1 • “L V*. ft “Vr ^8* AMT I * h V t*- fl 1^ I I R •*. '4!Lr •I I, ’'il *X4 I *w • I ■ I I. J < > <( •fil-hk, » J % *!• 4 ■" — I • iN ..: \z ( •*> ■Tf’? r { - ; I- - I tf > r"- b «. fT . 1. ► < h. I f I J ’k Kt? I 'W < A b * *J. ’’'lb ^1 J f 13^^?,J •* b I. - first goal, about 13 minutes into the game, but it didn’t take long for the Delton Kellogg/Martin girls to take control after that thanks to a team-re­ cord performance from Claire Barker. She broke the team’s record for goals in a game with seven. Barker scored four goals in the first half for the visiting Panthers. Teagan Hamlin assisted on one of those Barker goals and then notched her team’s fifth goal herself by finishing off a comer kick from teammate Ellyse Blackbum. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg/Martin opened up Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division action with a 9-1 win at Parchment Monday. The Parchment girls got the game’s * < 4 5. e4 J •l • r bL Ife i V Lakewood defender Raelin Schrock (19) looks to keep Eaton Rapids’ Kierra Scbrell in front of her during the second half of their CAAC White match at Lakewood High School Tuesday. Photo by Brett Bremer I A. "M” -:i. I t * k ‘ 11 t It 1 Thursday, April 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Barker followed up with three more goals thanks to two more assists from Hamlin and one from Piper McArthur. Blackbum scored DK/Martin’s final goal with about 16 minutes remaining off an assist from Sara Schipper. The DK girls are now 4-2 overall this season and 1-1 in the SAC Valley. They were back on the road Tuesday to take on Hackett Catholic Prep and fell 4-0 to the Fighting Irish in Kalamazoo. DK/Martin keeper Johannah Houtkooper had 24 saves in a losing effort, but kept the Panthers in the contest. Hackett led just 1-0 at the half. The DK/Martin girls are home Friday for a match against Saugatuck. Last Friday, the DK/Martin girls were bested by Quincy 3-1 in Delton. It was the first loss of the season for the Pan­ thers. Barker scored off an assist from Hamlin seven minutes into the game, but the Orioles pulled in front 2-1 before the end of the first half and added an insurance goal in the second half. Houtkoopermade seven saves against the Orioles. I I I > M Bri|^ 1. X « V trS^ * JAhe II I k. *=- fj. r I -S'V-i H • Tr.t 14^ Ij 11 *1 4.J' ti' ib I’. Quick response earns TK a draw with undefeated Sailors C r: i.s ^1 Ils’; r a ■mA. 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The fifth-ranked South Christian varsity girls’ soccer team struck first, but the Thomapple Kellogg girls didn’t really have much time to hang their heads Saturday afternoon in Middleville. They answered right away to hold onto a tie atop the OK Gold Conference standings. The Trojans and Sailors are both now 4-0-1 in conference action this spring. TK followed up the draw with a 2-0 win at Grand Rapids Northview Monday. The Sailor goal came on a breakaway 11 m inutes into the second half. It wasn’t even two minutes later that TK’s Tealy Cross chipped a free kick behind the South Christian line and teammate Madilyn Chivis was there to get a foot on it. Her first swing was deflected away from the net, but the ball returned right to her feet and she riffled a second attempt into the back of the net. “It was really exciting, we really need that to give us confidence and keep us going through the game,” Chivis said. “I was a little worried when they first scored seeing our team, some heads went down and stuff, and then after my goal everyone was right back in it.” ■' r » 1 ..'l'I, i-’ n>r? , -A r s-< ?liii MJj VC bn * a ^1'" I - .;^ I » t < 4 JiL I r ' ' ► • J 4 f I ? c^<' ■ I ' ♦ • r* ’jrw fir z£- rt 1 » .*. I - .1 1 V 1 2 il r J) /'I .biS' '.ioiy; “jin 1 I uK J V rfafif) u - ' i U»«R J sfOL 'Jfv tf [i ♦ au<4 S*^i; I A e ■iir IiTi Bij-r 1 » -‘3Brni-=lt<-| I I * I*‘ I ‘b/ ’ oi' 4^ r I I « I ; \y t I; 1 ■f ‘ 1/ •I { .4 -I r• J r> -.r. ■ 'f > 4 I >'''' 4 » 4 ■• I k . < L* b J 4 I I I Mit©! dwii h® «UBi-jG ixTtirBh . I 4 4 » i 1 nl J f \ ! I Ir > ! tJ I -U I / *• S'31 2«qq9i ba. t .brae rv yt V B ’ Jnuv^ei y t' I• J I/ YJiwfcm I I 4 f t Wv ■ I .i I » r 4 • • a '-Jd J' 4 f . f •1 ' f .r I I >? i' fl irri?> I Bfr:o J C I ' r m 4 l-l f I 1 . f.' hiiik./jB J li^4)n I *. '»' ’ :odiOt trt I ';«V • x. r!T f\T ’■ ■ ‘t X ^4 u * •> > 7! ■A r 'I I ! ‘■k e . I• J .a t -1? II I » '.t I i’ I Y » 4 •y * .V I • J • I 5 . 1 Ml k* 1 > t > d It J 11 n ' 5"/'*W ■. .* » r't’ I tr A A L> 4 b 94 ** •’ -V t 1- ^' / V ♦ ♦ p .V I h I Things were back and forth the rest of the day. Chivis said junior teammate Cami Stahl had a good header that just missed finding the net andjunior Paige Abshagen had another good attack on the Sailor net. “I was excited to compete. I know a lot of my teammates were too. I was excited to have that good competition,” Chivis said. “I was pretty glad we tied, especial­ ly because everyone was fighting pretty hard there at the end. It was close. 1 am glad we were able to hold them off. They had a few breakaways, but we were able to hold them off.” The Trojan defensive line and keeper McKenna Hoebeke came through in the end. “I think wejust came together as a team and worked hard together. If we didn’t come together as a team we wouldn’t have tied that game,” Chivis said. South Christian followed up the draw by scoring a 3-0 win over visiting West Catholic in conference play Monday eve­ ning. The Sailors are now 7-0-1 overall this season. TK moved to 6-1 -1 with the win over Northview. The Trojans and Sailors are set to meet again in the regular season finale at South Christian High School May 19. I t I ? ,- i Saxons do well in three-setters to down Mounties Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team opened the 2025 Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference season with a 7-1 win over Jackson Northwest Thursday, April 17, the team’s second win ofthe week after toppling Ionia Wednesday. The Saxons outscored the Mounties 7-1 and now are 1-1 in the Interstate-8 after a 6-2 losstoHarperCreekMonday afternoon. Hastings swept the doubles flights in the win over Northwest getting a three set win from senior Isabella Gee and junior Lauren Gee at first doubles. They outscored the Northwest senior duo ofAddison Surbrook and Lindsea Baker 6-3,4-6,6-0. The Saxons and Mounties split sets in three of the four doubles matches and five flights overall. Freshmen Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall outscored Northwest soph­ omores Kristen Cumings and Evangeline Bamm 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 in the third doubles match. At number four, Saxon junior Alys­ sa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski teamed up to outscore Northwest seniorAu­ drey Davis andjunior Holly Tappan 7-5,2-6, (15-13) finishing with a super tiebreaker. The Saxon second doubles team ofsoph­ omore Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Fergusen won in straight sets 6-4,6-2 over Northwest sophomores Alyssa Crandall and Raeghan Waldron. On the singles side, the Saxons got a three-set win from senior Madison Deal at number one. She outscored Northwest senior Melia Piloske 6-4,1 -6,6-2. The Saxons also had junior Alexa Lilley at third singles and junior Gracie Wilson at number four score straight set wins. Northwest’s lone point came thanks to a tough three-set win by sophomore Lydia Cumings over Saxon senior Lilyah Solmes at number two singles. Solmes won the first set 6-4, but Cumings rallied for 6-2,6-4 wins in the final two sets. The Saxons swept die singles flights against Ionia getting wins from Deal. Solmes, Lilley and Wilson. Edger and Randall at third doubles and Morton and Milanowski at number four both won in straight sets for tlic Saxons on the doubles side. In the loss to Harpe'r Creek Monday, Deal took a 6-3, 6-4 over Harper Creek junior Paije Dickenson in the first singles match and Lilley scored a win at third singles in what coach Andrew Haines called her best match ofthe season. Lilley outscored Harp­ er Creek sophomore Jade Phillips 6-3,6-1. The Saxons weren’t far from making things closer on the final scorecard. The Beavers pulled out three-set wins at second and third doubles anda close two-set victory at fourth doubles. In between all those duals, the Saxons took a third-place finish at the Paw Paw Red Wolves Quad Saturday. Paw Paw won the day’s championship with 19 points ahead of Kalamazoo Christian 16, Hastings 8 and Lake Michigan Catholic/Bridgman 5. The Gee duo won the first doubles flight for the Saxons at the tournament, Haywood and Ferguson at second doubles and Morton and Milanowski at third doubles placed third at tlieir flights. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF MAY 15, 2025 SPECtAU MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting (and public hearing) on May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 for the purpose of considering the following matters; 1. The application of FCC Construction, Inc. for variance relief from a parking lot setback requirement of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance with respect to the proposed rebuild of a restaurant on the property commonly known as 606 Whitmore Road (parcel no. 13-018-002-00). The subject property is zoned MU Mixed Use Dis­ trict, within which § 220-9-5.A.4. requires commercial use parking lots to be setback a minimum of 30' from any residentially zoned property or property located outside the Mixed Use District. The applicant is proposing to construct the parking lot with a setback of 10’ from the adjoining property zoned other than Mixed Use District. This proposal therefore requires a variance of 20' from the minimum setback requirement. Note: the applicant is not requesting relief from the parking lot landscaping require­ ments as set forth in § 220-19-8 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, as applicable to the subject property. This application may also involve variances from other requirements in the Zoning Ordinance, as may be determined based on the facts presented at the public hearing, 2 Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Board. The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance and Map, and the variance application materials, may be examined by contacting the Township Clerk, and may also be examined at the meeting. Written comments regarding the abovereferenced matters may be submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the meeting, and may also be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed ma­ terials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 �AT 9 ^7 Thursday, April 24, 2025 12 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com iWM* ( I>ojans pick up offense to hoist tournament trophy Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg got its bats heated up. The Lakewood boys are still working to defrost their gloves. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity base­ ball team snapped a 3-3 tie with three runs inthetopofthe fourth inningagainst Lake­ wood in tlic championship game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday and went on to a 6-3 win. Lakewood made a bid to cut into the Trojan lead in the bottom of the sixth in­ ning, loading the bases on a Reily Teigeler single and a pair of walks. Trojan reliever Carsyn Redman got Lakewood’s Ethan Guiles to ground into a 5-2-3 double play to stymie the rally. Third baseman Bradley Moreman scooped up a ground ball and fired to catcher Connor Dombkowski for an out al the plate, and then Dombkowski’s throw to first beat Guiles up the line. Another ^ound ball to third got TK out of the inning unscathed, "That was huge. That killed their mo­ mentum for sure,” TK head coach Nick Iveson said. "It got us out of the inning with no runs. That was huge. That was probably the play of the game.” TK sophomore pitcher Micah Dock got the win on the mound allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out five. It was his first start of the season. “You can’t ask for anymore out of a sophomore,” Iveson said. Redman got the save with two shut out innings of relief. "My favorite part of the day is every­ body got in. Everybody contributed,” Iveson said. The Trojans were helped out by six Viking errors in the win, but the Trojan I ? I X V’ '<•« M. I “ 'I •r TX I T V < .J X **** p } F» ? i? .N .m' \» .• < w. •t • Sts Delton Kellogg’s Owen Rogers breaks out of the batter’s box during his team’s opening round ballgame with Thornapple Kellogg at the annual Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. offense nnon it<cits nwn offensedid didallallripht right owntnn too.HrkpL Dock was 2-for-3 at the top of the line-up with a double, a walk and two runs scored. Jayce Brummel was2-for-3 with three RBIs and a walk. Redman, Moreman and C Walters had one hit each for TK. We were seeing the ball really well today,” Iveson said. 1 think we kind of started to click a little bit. This past week was kind of tough, first conference game coming back from spring break. I think just, we were hitting the ball well. We finally started to find some gaps. So yeah, they’re they’re seeing the ball really well. "We struggled a little bit Thursday [against Grand Rapids Catholic Central], so it was good to see the guys bounce back today and have some fun and play well. Lakewood head coach Brad Tacey mostly liked his guys' performance. Some early season injuries have the Vikings shuffling their roster around a a bit. “1 mean, we played well offensively all day. We pitched well all day longyou know, and pitching has been something we’ve been struggling with,” Tacey said. "So, I mean, we’re making some strides. We have guys that keep going down. We had a kid break his hand last week, so we’re losing him. We lost our number three pitcher at a tom labrum. We’retryingtofitguystogeth­ er and figure out who can, you know, work in there. It’searlyinthe season, itis still cold, but we are definitely making progress. Tm not a moral victories guy in the slightest, but, you know, I was proud of±e way that we hit the ball the way we pitched, but we have got to play better defense,.” Tanner Haight started on the mound and went six innings for the Vikings giving up six unearned runs on seven hits and four walks. He struck out three. Carter Stewart closed out the game by striking out the side in the seventh. The Viking offense against TK consist­ ed of five singles, one each by Seth Wil­ lette, Guiles, Stewart, Teigeler and Bryer Poll. Willette, Guiles and Poll each drove in one run. Willette also walked twice in the lead-off spot. "Tanner going six innings, he stuck in there and he kept pounding the zone even though we weren’t making plays behind him,” Tacey said. The TK boys also won big over Delton Kellogg in the opening round ofthe Barry County Invitational. They knocked off the Panthers 19-4. An 11-hit TK attack in that one was powered in part by Dock who went 3-for-5 with two runs and bvo RBIs. Spencer Ybema, Brummel and JayceCurtishadtwohits apiece in that one, and Brummel drove in five runs himself. Dombkowski was the winning pitcher. He allowed one unearned run over five innings in which hfe struck out six, walked two and gave up just one hit. The Panthers got to reliever Dominic McDonald a bit, but Anson Verlinde came on to throw two innings of relief striking out four and giving up one hit and no runs. Elliott Rogers doubled, drove in a run r * :-Y 'r * V Vi --------------------------- 1' > I Ct* » j Iff. I 6 *1 / I i f. Z I i s I• I * ► J 4 A I ♦* > J i 4 4 'J/? 1 * 1 4 ■■.I f if/ 1 51 V •■r 9 y i f K. \ j", L^4a*^*'-?»w •«« 1 I il '< ? &• . f AT J I Hastings’ Jackson Hayes watches an RBI double fly towards right Centerfield during the first inning of his team's ballgame against Lakewood in Middleville Saturday at the annual Barry County Invitational. Photos by Brett Bremer •i# f I c* A f (V ♦ E 9 .A wr Z’ I a yr I J J I J sk I. i -rs,’ ■■■ _ >■ i ■ 11/’• V I 4 v/ 4* I « i. I I I A •• > > V < .’It i fZ<; r 9 •• i X 19^ If wM** J* —1 1? > i ? > ».J 4J u .-♦z T \ I I J « ■ it) ,r .A I *** -1 ‘'J* '“ <* 9 * 4 >L ■ •l » ^b \ . ? k 9 ♦ Thornapple Kellogg first baseman Jayce Brummel catches a throw from home to finish off a 5-2-3 double play as Lakewood’s Ethan Guiles hustles towards first during the bottom of the sixth of the championship game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. V* 1,*^ ** * ..J* mB ! S*-, f lU > 1 .• G * I jl ’’A >3 jrv 2.1/ ♦ .4 * I r u«* > 1 4 4 ,< k J 4.'^ ITT 5 * k*- 4-^ •*7 /*• '.aqi f , -=4 •< (O' *1 I J I • t J?. ; r>' b I I and scored a run for Delton Kellogg in that opener. Owen Rogers was 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs. Lakewood reached the championship game with a 16-4 win over Hastings on ±e TK freshman field at McFall Elementary. The Saxons closed out ±eir day with a 14-4 win over Delton Kellogg in the consolation game back at McFall. Lakewood scored nine runs in the top of the first inning against the Saxons to start ±e day and then eventually finished offthe win in five innings. Dustin Lampart and Jackson Hayes had two hits each for the Saxons in ±e loss with a single and a double. Hayes drove in two runs and Lampart one. The only other Hastings hit was s single off the bat of Gabe Drayer who scored a run. Nine Hastings errors helped Lakewood score nine unearned runs in the bailgame. The Lakewood offense had nine singles, H orst was 3 -for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Guiles, Stewart, Hollis Poll, Brady a** Makley, Loggan Murray and Teigeler had one hit each. Makley, Teigeler, Stewart and Hollis Poll had two RBIs apiece. Willette was held without a hit in diree at bats at the top of the Viking line-up, but walked once, drove in a run and scored three times. Hastings closed out ±e day with a 14-4, five-inning win over Delton Kellogg in the consolation game back at McFall. Hayes had another big ballgame going 2-for-3 with a double and four RBIs. Lampart, Tyler Frazer, Colten Denton, Parker Christie and Isaiah Wilson had ±e other five Saxon hits. Scott Sanders had hvo RBIs for Hastings. All four Delton Kellogg runs were un­ earned against Saxon pitcher Lampart and Drayer. Lampart struck out four, gave up one hitand three walks through2.1 innings. Drayer threw 2.2 innings striking out three, walldng two and giving up two hits. The three Delton hits were a double by Dylan Fichtner and singles from Easton Reynolds and Mitchell Swift. «• I «• J MwK* f >J'‘y 'i'- <• •l X. V * 4 *Lf •u • 4^<ff Srf*^ O' I ’ ■Wj ». kt TI • * / J S ’* J . i<®!^ - jfKJ it - -Mfc 9 ••’ wr, ’ r I I ’.J ’ 5^1 k .^3 ' * r Rte? I few t-L- 3' »>x^ b /*• •• * q I ’ 4 "4^ n fl A f ♦ JI 9 * t sm-*® .v»’ <9A»« A I J I—*• •l rfl«W •-Tli'I J p ------ ittt ( » lit tr/fe 4 «h ?3ii -• ;? .'yir; A'Tf , ; r» -r— w* VM I ■ I ; } . L -■ U 4 •• .V p 9 ..*.Fs- > f vi * & < *v < b Saxons tally good early season scores atTK Invite sti/fh' I 1 h ■■ar; . Hi • Lf Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior Daniel Jensen scored a top 20 finish. Freshman Andrew Barton continued his strong start to his first varsity golf season. Junior Bronson Elliott shot his best 18-hole round yet. It all added up to a 15th-place finish for the Hastings varsity boys’ golf team Friday at the annual Thomapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs Golf Course. A field of 22 teams was led in the end by the Greenville Yellow Jackets who put together an 18-hole score of 313 on the White and Gold nines at Yankee Springs. Hudsonville was second with a score of 314, followed by Jenison315, Grandville 317 and St. Joseph 318 in the the top five. Host Thomapple Kellogg was 13th with an overall score of337. The Saxons shot a 347 to place 15th. Jensen shot a 79 to finish atop the Saxon scorecard. Barton tallied an 85 and Elliott an 86 for the Hastings team. The Saxons’ number four score on ±e day was a 97 from junior Cayden Cappon. , Sophomore Parker Dahley led TK with an 84. The Trojans also got an 82 from senior Kylan Pratt and an 83 from senior Will Nathan. Seniors Ryan Skidmore and Tyler Voss both shot 88 for the Trojans. Byron Center junior Gibson Hibma was the day’s individual champion with a three-under-69. Greenville senior Sutton Schroeder was the runner-up with an even-par-72. The Saxons saw Greenville again The Saxons were back out on the course Monday for an lnterstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference jamboree hosted by Parma Western at Arbor Hills Golf Club. Harper Creek took the day’s title with a score of 311 ahead of Parma Western 314, Jackson Northwest 316, Marshall 326, Coldwater 335, Hastings 365 and Pennfield 387. Jensen led the Saxons with an 81 that had him 14th individually. Barton and Elliott both scored 94s and Cappon fired a 96. Saturday playing in the six-team Navy Division of the Lakeview Invitational Saturday at Brookside Golf Course. Greenville won the title Saturday with a score of 326 ahead of Hastings 361, Ludington 386, Alma 393, Big Rapids 418 and Lowell 440. In all, 17 teams competed across three division competitions at ±e tournament. Barton shot an 85 to finish fourth overall individually. Elliott was ninth with an 88. Jensen shot 90 and Cappon 98 to round out the top four for their team. ■' “wiQ -r 11 If I I WT'j FI r #<•-* ► . t, A V •I / .Jv • « t f ; <**/• 49113 * I 1 " > r' I k *^4 .1 fb r • g x 1 I Att X 4 2 •.'4 I I ' <iT, V II a w I i'^se I ' MS?* 1. A i > I ? I -X'.\ p. 4*. -4-? rr !r I ’i r S b 7 P ♦ I* ‘S'. ‘I nB\ii c I-. * \ I I ’-1* 5 ±>* .r*i' •fc > 'S.'/ »x ’^>5 t PT ln' •s. » > «: >> •7*.- / «g rr » . j Ik. .a^i. X 1 ‘’Cr ‘ I X 2i*" I* >• 'b I » J S’ • '««K. 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V 4 u -•?r d k A' y.^i| «» >v strati 'A I I *** it - "■nwa^rrmr b 1^ ■' 01 b '^' I- 9 ( t. �I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com 13 Thursday, April 24, 2025 i f I Hoebeke homer clinches county title forTK 4lK A; I had two RBIs each. The three Saxon hits were singles by Kylee Bosworth, Meredith Ansorge and Laken Hollars. Delton Kellogg took a 10-2 win over the Saxons in the consolation game to close out the day. Panther sophomore catcher Olivia Post belted a three-run inside the park home run into the left field comer with two out in the top of the fifth inning to break things open. To that point the only hits for the Panthers had been a pair of singles by Paige Davis and a single and a double offthe bat of Lillie Steele. Davis finished the ballgame with two RBIs and Lyons drove in one. Singles by Lily Dingena and Sophia Greenfield were the only hits for the Saxons in the loss to the Panthers. Madison Muskovin got the win in the circle pitching for Delton Kellogg. In seven innings, she struck out eight and walked three. J r L li II J I t I V V' le I ( M ’ ''X * j '•si 1 I* * •V <1 4 4 r- I- t* X. '-•i? -X 1 a 11^ f •l * V k < * ' > •' ' K r* X Vs kX S I \ ’’ix • >* <’ft. w *' \’ • V’k *q ( » • I ^1 Ik Hastings’ Kylee Bosworth pitches during her team's contest with Delton Kellogg in the consolation game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. J < b ■'’fe 9 Delton Kellogg sophomore Olivia Post is greeted by teammates Jalin Lyons (left) and Paige Davis to celebrate Post’s three-run home run in the top of the fifth inning against Hastings Saturday in the consolation game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville. Photos by Brett Bremer drtlj - ^n.r,,-,iaAbn^ . nini ’ 4 -TnutTO I I ijt •n T f MO]3W I I; '■/? ’f!, j i r i ’ i1 u nr r I 3 4 -I > ** t 10 je 'x'ii. eew “fTj ono • < J 7; r 1 .'J . V.- • ♦ t < *9 < ■J, •» M «• (I 4x r 14 off home run for the Trojan varsity or any of her club teams throughout the years. It is her first home run of this senior season for TK “It’s a good way to start,” Hoebeke said. Sophomore Adelaide Holderman got the pitching victory, coming on in relief of senior Jenna Robinett. Holderman was also the winning pitcher in game one of the day for the TK ladies - a 24-0, three-inning win over Delton Kellogg. Lakewood took a 3-1 lead in the championship bailgame with two runs in the top of the fourth inning. TK got one back in the home half of the fourth. Federau got two groundouts to start the bottom of the seventh with her team still up 3-2. Anna Romph fought back from an 0-2 count to work a walk to get the rally started and then Aubree Stevens reached on a Viking error that could have ended the game, bringing Hoebeke to the plate. Grand Valley State University bound .Biorx senior Kylee Hoebeke stepped into the •'Oin’’Ip batter’s box with runners on first and xori second and two-out in the bottom of -J the seventh inning of the Barry County Invitational championship against Lake­ Awood Saturday afternoon in Middleville. She watched the first pitch from I’J Lakewood’s Peyton Federau sail by A-t t for a strike. That wasn’t what she was expecting. “I kind of thought I was going to get lote bfflisYq" 1 pitched around a little bit, but the first one was right down the middle,” Hoeii £(iw ono i' beke said, “and I was like okay. The next r one was too.” •1 Hoebeke drilled a two-out, three-run r“i I BlUto. walk-off home run over the Centerfield fence to give the Trojan varsity softball 5; S r team a 5-3 win over Lakewood. She ft can’t remember ever having hit a walkV ♦ 1 n latibBstic^ ’, ■ JhM-i Brett Bremer Sports Editor L:; IS t.i * 'It I hl 1 J I I I f- r ■ k.i= tr j?i?5 r ■fe A b UB»b^ I J ffiOToH A •I ■ I, *•4 -11? 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Zoey Bennett, Lily Dingena, Kayden Brown and Kylee Bosworth ' led the Saxons’ offensive attack in game one. Dingena had a first-inning triple to start the Saxons off on the right foot. Annemarie Allerding pitched from the circle and no-hit the Rock­ ets through three innings. She struck out eight and walked two. In game two Bennett, Sophia Greenfield, Dingena and Bosworth had big hits for the Saxons including an inside-the-park home from from Dingena in the first inning. Bosworth pitched game two and found her groove according to coach Dennis Redman. She gave up one hit while striking out eight and walking one in three innings. The Saxons were bested in two games, against Lakewood and Delton Kellogg, at the Barry County Invitational hosted by Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville Saturday, and then jumped into lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference action with a tough doubleheader against visiting Northwest Tuesday afternoon. The Mounties scored 13-1 and 15-2 conference victories. Allerding started in the cirlce in game two and allowed five runs but on only two hits. Bosworth closed things out in the circle. Meredith Ansorge got a chance to pitch in game two and was hit for 15 runs on 12 hits. She struck out three and walked three. Brown, Bennett and Greenfield had one hit each in game two. The Saxons are back in action this afternoon, April 24, against Coldwater in 1-8 action on the road. Lumen Christi will host the Saxons Saturday, and then Hastings plays host to Gull Lake for a doubleheader Monday. Conference play picks up again Tuesday, April 29, at Harper Creek. 1 * I i ’’ A . NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals L will conduct a public hearing for the following; Case Number V-07-2025 Kurt Beyer (Applicant) Kurt & Linda Beyer Trust (Proper^ Owner) Location; 7804 EM 79 Hwy, Nashville in Section 33 of Castleton Township. Purpose: Request a dimensional variance to create a parcel that contains buildings that are approximately 13 ft away from the side property line. The side yard setback in A (AgricutturaJ) zoning district is 20 ft. Case Number V-08-2025 Heather Calhoun (Appticant/Prop- erty Owner) Location: 4483 Orchard St, Delton in Section 4 of Barry Township. Purpose; Request a dimensional variance to create a shared driveway that is longer than 300 ft in RR (Rural Residential) zoning district. MEETING DATE; May 12,2025. TIME; 7:00 PM. PLACE: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Mich­ igan 49058. Site inspections of the above described property will be com- pleted by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. 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Swinehart 12954 Turner Lane Plainwell, Ml 49080 (661)404-9281 t K ..••r 4 d I O: rC ; ft 9 i t •l I I I I •®t ♦m 5’ J V Thornapple Kellogg senior Kylee Hoebeke watches her walk-off home run fly towards center field in the bottom of the seventh inning of her team’s 5-3 win over Lakewood in the championship game of the Barry County Invitational in Middleville Saturday. nr « 4 /i X B’’ I 1-.«'?!= •.r» . r st t 4 t __ b am I Im- to / I « I r 4 n > > I I •» A. !>* 3^ I MM* **** r I v. 1 Hoebeke was 4-for-4 in the bailgame with two runs and four RBIs. Besides those four hits from Hoebeke, an RBI triple in the bottom of the fourth off the bat of Holderman was the only other hit the TK ladies managed off of Federau. Overall though, Hoebeke likes where her team’s offense stands at the moment. “I like it. We’re hitting good this year,” Hoebeke said. “We didn’t give up or anything, so that is awesome. This year, we started out really strong hitting-wise. That is encouraging.” “Part of it is, most of the team played together last year. We only have two new girls or whatever, so we’re all getting along pretty good and we know the drill and everything. Everyone has been working.” Robinett went four innings in the championship game in the circle for TK. She struck out one, walked one and allowed four hits. Of the three runs against her, only one was earned. Hol­ derman threw three perfect innings of relief striking out three. The four Lakewood hits were all singles, one each for Galatea Arch­ bold-Pyle, Madison Fenlong, Avery Farrell and Grays! Hillard. Matti Aldrich and Archbold-Pyle had one RBI apiece. Federau’s final line in the circle was 6.2 innings pitched, allowingtwo earned runs on four walks and five hits. She struck out eight. TK smacked 14 hits and took advan­ tage of II walks in the three-inning opener against Delton Kellogg. Romph was 4-for-4 at the top of the line-up with a double, a walk, four runs scored and two RBIs. Hoebeke, Holderman and Kenzie Bouma had four hits apiece. Hoebeke and Bouma both drove in four runs. Holderman, Robinett and Chloe Bossenberger had three RBIs each. Holderman gave up one hit and one walk in two innings while striking out five in the circle for TK. Stevens threw a perfect inning to close things out, striking out one. A single by Josie Lyons was the Ione hit for Delton Kellogg in the loss. Lakewood got to the championship game with a 14-0 win over Hastings in five innings to start the day. Federau went the distance in the circle striking out 14 Saxons. She gave up three hits, all singles. At the plate, she was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. Archbold-Pyle and Hillard had two hits each as part of a nine-hit Viking attack. Hillard, Fenlong and B Spaans - �14 www Hn«tin«<R«nn«r THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, April 24, 2025 - ------- -- f www.nasfingsBanner.com __ nor) state champ the only early qualifier at invite snifaft ........ .. »w I > f 1 » I . f A * N I > I - W|<»^ ft. I •Al i STAT CM J < s' J ^9 f 1 J > J I i f I T I ■RR .1 t *1 x^ .> : hastin 65 5 P X" .!< HASTINGS HAS^TINGS . * VWBI .£■ M. I "iThiijn'' •' ft I t r-- 9 HASTINGS « n>•» 1 S ^^r.w*****^^**^*^^* 4^ J yC 1 i **! ^1 I ■» J • k lOHM -4 •% * iH .#*1 I 1 •• I ! * V •W. R ^awTcitf * ■ ■■■ ^— 4 ► I 1 < 1 tfl* t 1 I 1 t• “7 4 <-• '4 '<*T ff-- » ■’M- Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle easily gets over the bar at 5 feet to take over first place in the high jump during the Hastings Team Invitational inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer Brett Bremer Sports Editor r Ofthe few hundred student-athletes com­ peting at the Hastings Team Invitational at Baum Stadium at Johnson Field, the new “EQ” policy really only mattered to some­ one like Saxon sophomore Bella Friddle. The 2024 high jump champion at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’ Track and Field Finals last spring earned a spot in the 2025 state final s with her second best day ever at the high jump pit. Friddle cleared the bar easily at 5 feet to rise above the only other five competitors left even attempting that height Friday. Alone in the event after that, she cleared 5 feet 2 inches, 5-4 and 5-6 on her first attempt at each height. Friddle put up a school record jump of 5-7 at the 2024 Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference Championship and cleared 5-5 at the finals to win the state championship as a fi’eshman. She looked to improve her school record to 5-8 Friday, but couldn’t quite clear the bar in three attempts. “I was veiy nervous, even though I know I should be able to make these heights it still always gets me so nervous because every I •h I 1« 1 1^ p Vt I P’ J1 *it*••*• CtU* > ASi: 1 mX-*.W '.■n A IO •i* ;*.* •J 3 T I ( I ‘I- I if* Hastings junior Odin Twiss lets loose the shot during a fourth-place performance in the shot put Friday at the Hastings Team Invitational. I f If > 1 < r ✓ It 'i ff r ;i f 1. 4* ir ♦ if h'S I / *'2 < •f •• fiw MT 1 IS > >,9 iS •->1 ! -.:i Zzi:- A < c. ( c IJ A I ' **< 1 Are you creative^ NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER View Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS — This role is ideal for individuals w/ho are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics. Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! 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Saxon freshman Annabelle Kuck runs her fastest 110-meter high hurdle race yet during the Hastings Team Invitational Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field, A4b i ■ ■n d:^£‘nrirnu f. □;9fl rr 'I jump matters to me so much,” Friddle said. “Qualifying for the state meet April 18, it is expected, and it is fun. It is kind of a relief you know, getting it out ofthe way I suppose.” The MHSAAthis season for the first time is allowing Early Qualifier (EQ) events, like Friday’s, which allow student athletes to qualify for the state finals by meeting predetermined standards. Those prede­ termined standards far exceed the regular state qualifying mari<s athletes would need to meet at regionals to qualify for the finals thou^, and only really apply to ±e elite of the elite across the state. The second, third, fourth and fifth place girls in the high jump in Hastings cleared 4-9, but each failed in three tries to get over the bar at 5-0. The EQ height for the high jump in Division 2 is 5-2 this spring. At regionals a competitor would only need to clear 5-1 to qualify for the state finals. In other events there is what feels like a much larger gap. As an example, Hastings sophomore cross country state medalist Caroline Randall could run an 11:45.00 at regionals to qualify for the D2 state finals in the 3200-meter run. At an EQ event, she would need to finish the same race in 11:06.00. Friddle was the only student-athlete finm eight girls’teams and nine boys’ teams competing Friday to meet an EQ standard. But everyone who finished an event scored for their team duringthe meetFriday. She is akid who set up a broom over the couch at home in middle school to try and get some high jump practice in. She said midway through varsity basketball season this winter she started plyometrics and strength training to be ready to go higher in the pole vault once the highjump mats got pulled out of storage on the first day of practice this spring. The Division 1 EQ standards are even tougher than the D2 ones, and Caledonia varsity girls’ coach Ben Howell said that a quick early season glance basically left the Scots with the impression that it’ll basically take a school record performance to qualify for the state finals early. New Hastings varsity girls’ coach Erin Goggins lamented the fact that there are likely to be fewer meets that are more for fun with the new EQ opportunities. She said ±e Saxons had a tou^ time this spring finding teams to compete in their annual co-ed relays, an event with a myriad of different events that is not an EQ competition. Hudsonville, Caledonia and Charlotte were 1 -2-3 in both the boys’ and girls’ team competitions Friday. Hudsonville won the girls’ meet wi± 919 points ahead of Cale­ donia 861.5, Charlotte 682.5, Hastings 620, Grand Rapids Track Club 460, Ravenna 413, Belong 392.5 and the Quad City -C 4 ■ X » * $ i.iti*' bdibi i I j ^3' s I I • k< I I ) •t F A' I 4 % I aS* ) --iiKkMBltlj I I I •■9A I bl •l / fli « E I -- d > JI A« I ihmMw » i -T iu n FT) V 1 u Jtefa ± ni44:j!qqir * I raib 1 w*-? tt )0Gl ;aftit tfij, rmrt < X-* jat^m risiui tn/ irit rrtoiBi* • r ) I » > f xxinaHin s *p I £a1S k I . A ir r 'il L (4jbwt>¥Hi(j ttunw I. 'iJ i .-jfiArt >11 .•*1 I 4 k- I flaunt ^jbixbztl I ?r ' f s « \JI K* I - 4«';:p> . ii J la I r C 1 I 7 ;ia(imM ^nrf I I Hastings senior Micah Johnson runs to an 11 th-place time in the 1600-meter run Friday during the Hastings Team Invitational inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. ' '- noann ?: cu-ioed r;s uuiObiL' flsW'^ .^Lii n > enr tinmir e^--5 r .p? r* pnjr s ?:T orr ■L-f3 vetJiv^ ntn 9bl^£iLiaoo»6!n/r» r ! I LUiU'V 'MOU 11 l B«XI Ift . X ♦ : ^ .* *. *4 icr’'<..-mttM« C,'f JCLirii bloH f « ;nU&^3 ■; rusH nooMllB ; w 1 teams came from the eirls’ 4x800-meter 'f^bwnkiiM m inOM t)fllB3 relay team. The squadofsophomores Chloe idO?3Tornodqo&M^pv^ .meal. Pirtle and Lilianna Enyart andjuniors Mad­ ■-rnnn :sf"JDWBS die Elzinga and Olivia Goodrich placed irni ■.nifj-, }« rnf bxudq rbribqoO -ntO tm'.bj £8^^^ n fiJui 1 vn fifth in 13:49.82. .fT .4 .. ' 4. Pirtle was also ten± in the lOO-meter marn-’AI 'ir toi fjela tfi-w 5TT't I hurdles. uaauBf'tiiMMl ximint. I'X, . J Randall had a solid day in the girls’ dis­ -^(D tdja '<Gbbiloet haiftbaW.; . 2snllteaj /r^ «)dl *j± njb(lflij^jaiQ tS2£I23fl£i tance races placing third in the 1600-meter t i5J5rn-(K)SE v(brajitt«ih»T?*^c!^f'ttuj’. run in 5:33.97 and fourth in ±e 3200-meter I 'jutaA 9J • L '■jcan iiG run in 12:16.78. The Saxons are happy to sfff rr 1 1 HHHZJUU bui . jf yjjU wj ^onqE cifii yland nd soro )i welcome her back this spring too after she juaibiffir fi£ rroefisg ;bfiv nBfflriznbndteaeim missed her fi'eshman track season with an ni Tigi . .Tuinr injuty. • * • •• • - <nox£<^ bsl HfibofiJI JIU nararfesri Freshman Lilly Randall led the Saxons i.jpa^QOflBntf Il wm4i^^j±rjfiJxj2^3fiiQitnnq03dJru in ±e sprints placing sixth in the 400-meter r - tJfnTdX ni rtov^e boG d£,dO: I nr dafik' dash in 1:06.36 and seventh in the 200-mern3 * ^^^('>' r rxIraH tnoccodgcxl ^9£riftebm ter dash in 29.62. Sophomore Ember Twiss 9®; .it.LFIo3trai£rinwOOSJarirnirimaffl® , was tenth in that 200 a time of30.32. t ni fLTnin gfiv/ nut fcilttDDWWM In the 100-meter dash, Ember was ninth in t)drMip»d»Ms f b ' nifbnal YilLIbQiiniMI 14.07 and Lilly ten± in 14.21. _ -tt It rilr// J^[c c/od tdliJoot tjffitec I Hudsonville took ±e boys’ meet with * r . c.££0J biflobaln J to faeadBiJiiiOQ £^S39I1 1056.5 points ahead of Caledonia 1022.5, H ^iibbH .c.£8d SfliHaa .JIJF Charlotte 703.5, Belding 682.5, Hastings LTudiiaiV -d? snnayaH 650.5, Ravenna 562, Vicksbure 538.5, : { W) hfffi EQE duD TufiiT 4)iq8a 1)000) ., Grand Rapids Track Club 393 and Quad City 72. oHtoBMiiMaAu { * p r H 3fiJ Lol RfttxnnK? noboGofi iouis S e Senior Brandon Simmons led the Hast­ ' 'JjBio-firWi E dliw xasu 3d^nD‘8'<od ’ ings boys on the track with a fourth-place » -OOd i sriJnr^W^ooflo^ ’ II ' 7/9n 6 ./imoja timeof4:40.56 in the 1600-meterrun, anew Lw waiilq 3d to .33B1 PR for him in that race, and he placed ninth •trnin LO.M J :£lG3nifl£ rirwfamattarfOMffltr W in the 800-meter run wi± a time of2:10.03. : ni rinuof mfi He finished the 3200-meter run fourth in 10:08.77. Senior teammate Micah Johnson IM il scoreda tenth-place time of10:47,88 in that .i3EIH6»^C/K3200-meter race. VL rri fiw tiMSlQ qaieH L M Freshman Jonah Hamp placed ninth in fcd roxBasrinof rlaEbBmrfOGW n fhf4 < the 200-meter dash for the Saxon boys with otUoiifewt r ? -' OatUJOTonfcB x|rgyiR>g*fanfi:£L 3: a time of 24.60. bahbe ^noxE<i siif'-bteft -■/sa b In ±e field, the Saxons added a sev­ QBOiBtaSiK^^^ B tow; rn^ TPT! Io to enth-place mark of 18-4.5 from junior I iW4Sfnl sd* ra suafisl*'™™™’ Balian Marlette in ±e long jump. 3 The Hastings teams both fell to 0-2 in the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference this season n KfiTiB^ qaitof with losses against visiting Parma Western Tool tJl 1 r,i W "cW E ;4 Tuesday. The Panthers took a 96-67 win C<XI B ' , cnifaiiW over the Hastings girls and a 122.5-37.5 f t gjn.A«HfedlJ3TO >’4’i win over the Hastings boys. „•,/ in lisq B log ^vod ;3toBHe f The Hastings boys got a pair of wins from Simmons in die distance races and iUjKV Otoq to ra 3^4 3 a victory from Peake in the pole vault. a: Peake set his PR at 11-6 to win the event Tuesday and teammate Lilley cleared 11 -0, • --It .V a PR ofhis own, to place second. Simmons laniAXldl sffiJW u r , 3(it bnsO^^ ni®^«K won the 1600-meter run in 4:42.60 and the t ni fim ntara^lOSE ft. : 5fnij fcnoaan to 3200-meter run in a personal record time QI .(JftW i&tdIM of 10:06.10. ' Jto Tool Bella Friddle took the 200-meter dash d£.?£3o s ni aisi8 . ilO'A/ for tire HHS girls in a PR of 27.26, won the high jump at 5-4, the pole vault at 8-0 . and the long jump at 15-4. Caroline Randal was a three-time champ '■Fl,* : vz 4 1:01 k * *1 t «s I i « • #J -» • * 0 *jT c I I r > I r I I « r M fi Mustangs 17.5. Friddle was one of the top scorers in all four of her events for the Saxons. She won ±e pole vault by clearing the bar at 5-6 and won the long jump with a mark of 15 feet 10.5 inches. She qualified for the state finals in all three events last year. She also placed sixth in the 100-meter hurdles Friday with a time of 18.19 seconds - her first time running that race in a varsity meet. Her big sister, junior Olivia Friddle, fi­ nally returning from a long injury absence won the girls’ shot put with a mark of30-11 Friday. Bella was one of tliree Hastings girls in the top ten in the pole vault. Freshmen Jayden Evans and Bella Strimback tied for tenth getting over the bar at 6-0. The Hastings boys also had three guys in the top ten in the pole vault. Sophomore Maverick Peake cleared 11-0 to place sixth, junior Isaac Lilley was eighth at 10-8 and sopho­ more Liam Renner was ninth at 10-6 too. The Saxons had a few top ten finishes in all the throws. Behind Friddle in the shot put sophomore Petra Foster was eighth at 25-3.5. In the discus, senior Zoe Watson was fourth at 87-3 and Foster tenth at 77-2. In the boys’ discus junior Odin Twiss was fourth at 42-7 and senior Isaac Friddle tenth at 36-7.75. The boys’ discus saw the Saxons place Twiss eighth at 114-1, junior Matthew Shults ninth at 110-8 and Isaac Friddle tenth at 110-3. The top relay finish for any of the Saxon »* •*5 5 » IaSaJ •» j_i A ft f **• 9W bii’i r t ■J t «* < * & } Trs..--. s *- IJ 3 for tlie Saxon girls. She took the 3200-meter run in 11:58.04, the 1600-meter run in 5:34.04 and ±e 800-meter run in 2:39.40. Lilly Randall won the 400-meter dash for nr/ lafib isOmTXW' ‘ tol J edi to Wr.rtfS no* .WxMifMW i^noxB^ 9dl xQ.bO-.inf the Saxons in 1:06.93. • * «« I 9 L_ , ♦nt Ii 1 -A- * *4 k tj St r I IwA'-’-jncoa * * J i zt LT . A /■? 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Pm looking forw^ to working with their board, staff and community to ensure the students of TK are college, career and world ready,” Pouch told The Banner. He and his family are already in the transi­ tion of relocating back to West Michigan. “We had tu^o quality candidates, and the decision was very difficult to choose between the two, but ultimately ±e majority favored Rob,” Smith said. Other board members echoed Smith, including BOE Vice President Derrick Brock, who said during the community meet-andgreet and ±e candidates' tour of the school district on Monday, he had a chance to talk to administrators. He said he heard a common theme about both candidates. “Some administrators said they did not After a months-long search process, Thomiq^ple Kellogg Schools has named Rob Pouch as its next superintendent. Pouch served as the superintendent of Morrice Area Schools for the last five years and as the principal at Linden Middle School from 2017 to 2021. After the first round of superintendent interviews last month. Pouch remained a candidate, moving into second-round inter­ views at Tuesday, April 29’s meeting. After candidates answered numer­ ous questions, TKS Board of Education President Dave Smith polled seven board members, including himself, to decide between Pouch and fellow candidate Bill Crane. While three board members raised their hands for Crane, four other hands I f t Taff/ I m't Mil wt SINCE 1856 I iSTWi Wais gfQoorf *• • BARRY COUNTY TK Schools selects Pouch as new superintendent :w ■ THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, May 1, 7075 www.HastingsBanner.com c DEVOTED TO Photo by Karen Turtco-Ebrighl think we could go wrong, ±at ±ese can­ didates are fantastic,” Brock said. “Thank you to those who have come before us and helped lay the foundation to make the dis­ trict attractive and pull in these candidates.” Pouch said he is grateful to the communi­ ty and the school board for their support. “We recently sold our house in Howell, Michigan, and are fortunate to have a sum­ mer cottage in Ottawa County where we can reside until we can find what we are looking for in TK,” Pouch explained. “My wife and 1 have five kids; we just sold a 30-acre hobby farm.” TK Schools has been searching for its next superintendent since former superin­ tendent Craig McCarthy retired at the end of last year. Pouch will start his role as superintendent on July 1. ( I t ------- ■I litssH ;SSAL TAHT JJA ALL THAT JAZZ: Hastings hosts annual Jazz Fest J fr .I,*’ if b i b t I -ll I < s< I * I > I I I, • Pt ipi .'j'* I, 'B r> -I I I I 4 -3< 1!k « J 2 < »*< vn. I > X< 1 - 4k 2 'J 1 i ! r I * I I » J . V L rf IRS it I I I' • LT « « •• 3 * .tt f I Sb c * l) % 'l f R‘ ■/ >* i Im 9 tf. >» t !: 7 11 H'li I imi z 4 > 9 { K F, e I' ‘ ■■ '-4^ % «» t I* The search for an 18-year-old Lake Odessa resident has produced little in the way of clues where the person may now be, according to Ionia County Sheriff’s Devlin Tait Office officials, though the investigation into his apparent disappearance continues. According to reports, Lake Odessa resident Devlin Tait was reported missing after last being seen at Carl’s Market in downtown Lake Odessa at about 8:20 a.m. on Monday, April 21, allegedly traveling on foot. “He’s still missing,” said ICSO Lt. Rick Charon, while providing an update on the missing person’s case on Tuesday, April 29. “There’s no recent sightings. “We’re trying to do a follow up,” Charon added. “Basically, we’re trying to track down his last financial transaction.” According to a description of Tait posted online, he’s reported to be 6-foot tall and weighing 170 pounds. He reportedly was wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt, white T-shirt, blue jeans and cowboy boots when last spotted at a Lake Odessa business. Charon said there is no evidence of foul play at this time. “There’s no evidence of anything other than he did not come home,” the sherifTs lieu­ tenant said. Persons who might have seen Tait since the time of his reported disappearance are urged to contact the ICSO by calling 616-527-5737. Tips may also be provided anonymously online through the Silent Observer website, silentobserver.org or by calling the Grand Rapids-based, non-profit organization at 616774-2345. r I > J*:-*- Staff Writer _?.A- > - - >♦ I Officials continue search for Lake Odessa teen 1 Dennis Mansfield 7 4 W* t tt J J 9 d r/7 , JI I a r Xr ' •A’' ± »1 '1 V -:X<•i; « i 1% q I I ikrto ttWBd sxe: lol bevreset 1201 Jon ai lee^ 5 . -*• n .^d«sH ni rtOtCtiO osTartlt J g JL'.' armori^QWfl! I » Jazz Fest is not just reserved for jazz bands - choirs are also welcome. Here, the Lakewood Youth Chorus performs at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Photo by Jayson Bussa I uMaMiti. ( r> lathWpnOudi Contributing Writer Qkn&loQdoa albbiin moft ^rngnsT ensi^iaaoiglH^ 1 u&i ggnbael I ot Wmu hlaaoiBestovibsridltpTtooaii ssfit lotmasadt fiE 01 ofoow < JkmiuoD mA sIqqcmorfT ori? yd u'r< no £L Tct bnooTs oMrf mi jg-yi seal BHMigio ■£ jamait? j) inamilaHii jali «ij bsstem :<aiBK>baoq.2U(Jr/O’ orii gnimb fto « •*lB«ncBrB<BhttT0J3snib syuiraMa JbMtsJ n.^M WfiMU to aimsi bi )g4> btsa - a'l«yB»tta4>'i»act svuri owl igtl oA jtoittqbil <TUK^«Mi8G(i 'rtitii EI ]a?v9«<j! vBfTii sbu ?.'|1 jmd WB^aUqflih snnW) ilad jnidssjia? 'Aimoo-BBii u bamqiiiH 01VD:) narli JI* Aanifilqxa IlwuF ">■ 1^7 4 9^ t „ 1 P IH 4?; I '* 9 aloorisa riorlw nt>x or ^nf(U s. " «I 7/5 '.•. •• Jayson Bussa J Jazz musicians ranging from middle schoolers to accomplished professionals traveled to Hastings last week to take part in the annual Jazz Fest. Put on each year by the Thomapplc Arts Council, Jazz Fest has been around for 22 years. Last week marked the 21st installment of the event, as organizers took a year off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Megan Lavell, executive director of the Thomapple Arts Council, said that in terms of popularity and par­ ticipation, the last two years have been the festival’s best. It’s safe to'say the event is fully back to form after coming to a screeching halt during the pandemic. “We saw it grow steadily, then COVID happened and we took a year off,” Lavell explained. “It took a couple of years to come back because there were still a few years where schools were trying to figure out if field trips were on hiatus or not.” “Now, we have no wiggle room in our schedule,” she added. “This year and last year have been the biggest years ever. We’ve talked about the difficulty of includ­ ing more schools if more want to participate.” Plenty of schools from around the state participated this year, sending bands and choirs to the event, which ran April 24-26. Throughout those three days, bands and choirs per­ formed in front of clinicians, who then worked through the music with the students, this providing invaluable feedback from professional musicians and music edu­ cators. “Students don’t get rated—-they get to learn with someone hands-on along with their class,” Lavell explained. “They’re becoming better as a unit doing the thing they enjoy.” See JAZZ on 2 * Utt* rx T • r?*' 1 I I » I 4 I I 1 JO 1 0 r I •, •• •Rk TKS INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS i I fcV < A > a;* is xj *» «»• iri PAGE 3 SHOP LOCAL •£.* 5* < t J •T. r < § fi} u SUBSCRIBE «»• TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM A 5 , 4 l^fll^ YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE • • <! > •. . SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 "*1 U; V ♦ ♦ I • 1 •> .c 1 -it f* ♦ 1 r « ■f\ ! * 1 L' J > w. >«* V> ■H v««A<* A <«• I » l| i1 11 «• 12 V c t I 1 t I |S4 Loaio^psz* X 1 I G roup THE HASTINGS BANNER «* • 4 1 I 11 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. VI n t f OWE 1 I '• •• Spend it here. Keep it here. 1 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Uaelinnc KAI AOnRft Tv ' if. ■"A . r 2^ > 1* f.< I t �I * I 2 I 1 r . Thursday,Moy 1,2025 9 i f » • 7 I I 'R— < ♦ If i A i wwwHastingsBanner com I r------------- --- - --------- ______________________________________________ i s f THE HAS NGS BANNER I ■ ■ I IB * ** *1 • Aii 1M I J• d? 'it JI * 1 I I« I /y f' X V I J >' •• I r ‘f 5 M .< 9 A B < i > % •l L w A r I it /■ •a J * i •WB » ». .41 I I « C f 'I ■ > I ► .::^f ; • 4. :C .'*1 r is.' I > K # h u & < l’ <4 A 7 I A 4 W- ♦A' V 1 I I; « to 4IL < 4 t J r w 4 < 9 I » J * 1.1 « > 1 ^4 I V t I J »***■■ •' r-:^ 1 I s bTi sj s It ¥ -.J I 49 I • >/ A a SnTA«a'Mi?Sm'“'’ “”' C'xl’s .n'nualSn,c Lunch p<S;?o. a5S;;?;S„o Pl,„,„ “"° 'J I ., f A I • .<1 J I V: « . •• T. I * 7 Hastings senior class celebrated at annual Rotary luncheon Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer college or their early adult years merely as a means to an end. Instead of focusing solely on their ultimate goals, he urged lliem to embrace the journey itself. He also reminded students that the Hast­ ings community would always be there for them and encouraged them to seek experi­ ences beyond the city’s borders. “You don’t have to move away to expe­ rience the world,” Franklin said. “Many of you may not change your zip code. One of the things I love about Hastings is that it’s kind of in the middle of nowhere but close to everything. Many adults who call Hastings home leave this comer of the world on all kinds of adventures.” Franklin concluded: “Here’s to the be­ ginning of your journey and to the great out there. See, taste, touch, hear and feel as much of the world as you can. Expand your comfort zone. Do something you haven’t done before every day. Crack that oyster and follow your bliss. Hastings will always be here for you when you want, or need, to come home.” The Hastings Rotary Club welcomed visitors to its meeting this week. A lot of them. The Rotary Club invited the entire senior class from Hastings High School to join them for the annual senior lunch, which was once reserved forjust male students but has since morphed into an open invitation to any senior who wants to partake. The event was a joint effort with the Hastings Kiwanis Club, serving as a cel­ ebratory sendoff for graduating seniors as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of ftieir lives. Each student had the opportunity to take the microphone and share their plans for the future, ranging from college and vocational training to entering the workforce. Rich Franklin, superintendent ofthe Bar­ ry Intermediate School District, addressed the packed room, offering advice centered on the themes of happiness and home. Franklin encouraged seniors not to view ■'n> V •9** I* ■* M rt i, ' a -i C R .1 1 i f P «! ••V* 1 1 I 3 I mJ' r r V J* z 1 it s’ f' ' k < 5> I a s •k * w v I J I * J 4 5ah< %. ■ X« .1 b l' *10 W 4 k I ’ I h ^'■7 27 V J b I b I t ••-4 [ b » *8 ^y -f P Sit i J 'r* r • ¥ I a .* lb® nt hi 4 A * ■I* » ~’4 5'' 'IS t4 * r i I 1? > t' J Il •• 2 ‘ 1 » I 1 I b rf^ J I A I f TT bJ , Hastings High School principal Teresa Heide (left) introduces her senior students, who each shared with the Hastings Rotary Club their post­ graduation plans. Hastings senior Donald Kuck (right) was first to speak. bLJ '' -5Sr 1. S''- B r b r *r ♦ uX I, ii i I Alumni association seeks nominations for annual honor with an explanation of why the indi­ vidual is being nominated. The reasons for the nomination can include accom­ plishments, vocational honors, awards received and community service, as well as organizational memberships. The nominee may reside anywhere, with the only requirement being that they must be an alumnus of HHS. Nominations should be mailed to Merry Ossenheimer at 1303 East M-79 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058, prior to the July 15 deadline. Also, any class representatives planning class reunion festivities for 2025 are welcome to let the HHSAA know their plans, and individuals are encouraged to attend upcoming board meetings. Formore information on the HHSAA or the nomination process for 2025, individuals may contact Ossenheimer by calling 269-948-8363. Z)M The Hastings High School Alumni Association is working on plans for its annual banquet, which for 2025 is slated for Aug. 23 at the First Presby­ terian Church in Hastings. And, those plans include seeking nominations for the annual “Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award.” According to HH SAA officials, nom­ inations must be submitted by July 15 to be considered. Distinguished alumnus nominated for the honor may be any graduate from Hastings High School. Any classmate, friend, family member or community member may nominate an individual for the award. Nominations must be typed and con­ tain biographical information, along :v cWhwr^yjW V Bl** I ■« ihisi! J* F ** LZ 'ff' V • > < ► *. ^iir' 1 f 4 I I * I *> * • * 9 ilbtoij! [aBsisi^fuaitoT'e I I I k I 3K J» i Clinician Andrew Rathbun (right) runs through some instruction with the Thornapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band following its TAG Jazz Fest performance in the Green Street United Methodist Church Friday morning. .:T J I ‘'"^-b I Iff I' IF -Z dtdf In :« f* a: • 2^ •MT* . .AB V. . Al t ■ V * liT » r. ■T A* . V-* -A .. • >- I ____ ^aite « » / K ** • X Cm 4 I >•<* w * ■& « i w < .«v * • 4. •' .*> •^ A •4 >- .• * .*S«. ' *) 4- « •• *<*. w, A ** *.w> <* ■*s** •w ■ V '• -n». A :• . b Continued from Page 1 bl* to > “We also highly encourage participants to stay in town and see the other band — whether that’s student, professional, or semi-professional groups—and just enjoy the camaraderie of the event” “Women in Jazz” was the theme of this year’s event, which also featured musicians playing at selected restau­ rants around town. Headlining perfor­ mances included the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra featuring Edye Evans Hyde on Thursday, as well as New York- t k rj 42ZZ «< ** - " ** -9 • A hidrT 7e-»rt s ''3i' •l • % «b £ k L A I Ihe'^ ■ • ‘J’?; *1h ' b ■■ 1 < < 1^ •iS' 1 « A , A 1 a M b. ^1 I rA I r. X V 3'k< ifrr* ; « X Xi* ‘X> • r A' ^*1 .> ’Gt, J ♦r *,'* I k V Hv » *• \ < ¥- 4 J’ V.' r>w IX I^■’<te! V '•i' V Um •*.; ■T .M » X '4 1- ’e "9 l< * - tt .» K » 4 ** • > t.b U "b. h a* 1 Wj.. 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A I « 4 > > 8 (f B 1 IT I 1 1 h / f I * * s I, ■' V J / T' *' V \ w 4 '4 r'* I ! • R/ Thornapple Kellogg Schools interim superintendent Tom Enslen resigned from his post this week, citing a “dysfunctional" state of the district’s governance team. File photo V' 4 TK Schools interim superintendent resigns 1 '•1 k 4 lb LAKEWOOD INDUCTS NEW HATT. OF FAMERS •• 7^. '■ - t fl • 1 f I 5 'I I I,; otic euc- ■f I' ror I ! ■70 I ' t /’I : > I •<t I i♦ 4 I • b > V e Karen Turko-Ehright Lakewood Public Schools has four new members in its Hall of Fame. The honored individuals included Larry and Lynne Hilton, Bill Bradley and Dennis Richardson. Pictured here after last week's induction ceremony are (from left) Bill Bradley: Annette Savage, representing her late husband, Richardson; Lynne Hilton and Larry Hilton. Photo by Molly Macleod '■' te. ■ M •I?*•fo 1 e I I I t .44 It 44 T H A I I a.pka..v i j ► J bLi?* I. 'fi i:i !« b.» I V A n • Ar .'.a; *'<hrw^Bfc -SR *<f*. I Staff Writer Despite selecting its next permanent leader this week, Thomapple Kellogg Schools is currently operating without a superintendent after interim superinten­ dent Tom Enslen announced his imme­ diate resignation on Monday. In an email to the Thomapple Kellogg Schools Board of Education Monday morning, Enslen announced that he was stepping down as TKS interim superi intendent. The following email is from Enslen. “I am stepping down as your interim superintendent, effective immediately. The current state of our governance team (school board and superintendent) is dysfianctional, and I don’t feel supported enough to continue in this regard,” Enslen said. “1 truly have enjoyed my return here. < YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. I I r ( I I I B ’.rn!» Barry County receives grant funds for solar project ( » «1 I ' » V V I 1 I '““{IS J il I ♦r T I k I J *11’* k XI ■x4' > •I ,iiiT £1 r* : 1 1 JIJU-- .. 4 / M’fiji . >l I 1^ V. 11 . 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I I . * 1 k c MP '4 * I ** I • r. 1 ■ J ri II > I 1 4 1 iVuA « b 61G0^' 4 r I e ‘ I 1 kS : -r t** JB” f-S Molly Macleod te» ; I t 5 r * J * 4 I Editor The Michigan Department of Environ­ ment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently announced the fourth round of Renewables Ready Communities Awards (RRCA), with Barry County in line to receive funding. This round will support deployment of 1,836 megawatts (MW) of solar power projects - enough clean energy to power more than 1,830,000 Michigan house­ holds and businesses. “Michigan’s Renewables Ready Com­ munities Awards continue to support local communities and our prosperous, healthy, clean energy future,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “These awards will enable communities to invest where they see needs in infrastructure, public safety, and more, while accelerating the build-out of affordable green power to hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents.” The RRCA awards program provides flexible funding to local units of govern­ ment to help fiind community improve­ ments and additional services for^their residents. Examples include local road and bridge repairs; public safety systems; park and playground enhancements; accessi­ bility accommodations; and upgrades to grounds, energy for public buildings, and streetlights. The program aims to speed the build-out of large-scale renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, and storage by pro­ viding these incentives for communities that permit and host the projects. RRCA grants are provided in addition to the tax revenue and community benefits already received by host communities. The new fourth-round awards total 132,500 and support eight local units of government, including $297,000 to Barry County forthe Spring Creek Solar Project. The solar farm, which is slated to be­ come operational in 2026, is expected to generate 140 megawatts of power as Consumers Energy seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renewable energy .•4^ blb'-rr ■msZI ■_ ;i3-, Bii’ T A< I BgWTgg^ S •kk c<r?.i7 111 * “v' 'p^ ✓ MS ' r- I » jr to .4. «rT m.* • Ilf* t 1 r J— i I is. ■r’c 71 r, r • '_t‘ ' :< -t c 3 9 > . U IBU ' • 1 =4 rid I 1 I* TiCs* t A V Ml I-' M • 5 #1 I projects in response to laws that call for the state to achieve a 100 percent clean . energy standard by 2040. The project is being built on 1,500 acres of land in Johnstown Township. dditionally, Calhoun County’s Lee Township was awarded $2,495,000 forthe Su&fish Solari project and $1,545,000 for the Sunfish Solar 2 project. Other municipalities receiving funding include: $1,000,000 to Bethel Township in Branch County for the Branch Solar project. $750,000 to Watertown Township in Sanilac County for the Watertown Solar project. ♦ ♦ f I* * I ■ and it’s been wonderful rekindling rela­ tionships and making new fiiends. This is a great district, and I hope your new super­ intendent will love this place as much as I do. I am forever grateful forthe opportunity I have been afforded, and I wish you all the best. Warmest regards, Tom.” The TK Board of Education approved a contract with Enslen to begin serving the TK district January 1,2025, after Su­ perintendent Craig McCarthy announced his retirement last December. BOE Vice President Derrick Brock said in response to Enslen’s email that Rob Pouch, the district’s newly named school superintendent, will start his po­ sition in two months. “The school board is excited to welcome its new leader and is looking forward to a bright future ahead,” Brock said. I \ -fj- « :* t 1 i 9 'J i J I i ‘I J J I ♦ ♦ $625,000 to Parma Township in Jackson County for the Jackson County Solar project. $600,000 to Hart Township in Oceana County for the Hart Solar project. $570,000 to Meade Township in Huron County for the Silver Creek Solar Park project. $250,000 to Bethany Township in Gra­ tiot County for the Gratiot Solar Project. Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga said the funds will be used to invest in software, technological upgrades and new radios and body cameras for the sheriffs department. “The county appreciates the governor’s investment in communities that are host­ ing renewable energy projects,” Zuzga said. “This grant provides the necessary resources that will allowus to invest in new radios and body cameras for the sheriffs department, invest in new software for the planning/zoning department, and to invest in technological upgrades for some of our meeting rooms/facilities.” Grants funds in Lee Township will be used to improve roads. “Lee Township is honored to be awarded a Renewables Ready Communities Award and will use the funds to improve township infrastructure,” said Township Attorney Catherine P. Kaufman. “Specifically, Lee Township hopes to work cooperatively with the Calhoun County Road Depart­ ment to improve the condition oftownship roads.” Kaufinan said Lee Township has re­ viewed and approved three solar energy projects, which combined will provide over 900 MW of solar energy. The RRCA program’s first round was announced in October 2024, the second round in December 2024, and the third round in January 2025. Including the new round, awards through the program total more than $20.56 million - over two-thirds of its $30 million budget allocation - to 29 counties, cities, and townships across the state’s two peninsulas that are hosting enough solar and battery storage to power approximate­ ly 4.3 million households. An interactive map on the RRCA web­ page displays all the Michigan munici­ palities with renewable energy projects eligible for the RRCA grant. Information on the map includes project size, intended use of award funds, and a dashboard sum­ marizing statistics about the grant. There is no deadline to apply for this funding opportunity. Grants from RRCA will remain available until funds are depleted. For more information on th# RRCA, including eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and awardee obliga­ tions, visit EGLE’s RRCA webpage. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIEW Financial FOCUS ) % Group ’‘Ji .1.1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC 0 (. Wendi Stratton CFP® Member SIPC Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Three stops on the road to financial stability financial Achieving stability doesn’t happen overnight it takes a journey. And, as with eveiy journey, you’ll need to make some stops along the way. These stops, or milestones, can tell you how far you’ve gone — and where you need to go next. Milestone 1: Build a foundation When you’re first starting on your financial journey typically, when you are beginning your career — you’ll want to build a foundation by acting on key issues, such as saving, paying down debts and investing for the future. Here are some suggestions: • Start your emergency fund. Eventually, you’d like to have several months’ worth of living expenses kept in a liquid, low-risk account to deal with unexpected costs, such as large medical bills or a major car' repair. For now, though, at least try to put away a few hundred dollars or a month’s worth of expenses. To make it easier, have some money moved automatically each month from a checking or savings account into your emergency fiind. • Take your employer ^s match. Contribute enough to your 401(k) and health savings account (HSA) to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. • Pay down your higher-rate debt. Try to pay down as much highinterest, non-deductible debt as you can afford. If possible, refinance debt at lower interest rates. Milestone 2: Gain a better foothold Once you’ve got your foundation financial in place, and you’re established in your career, consider ±ese steps to gain an even better foothold: • Continue building your emergencyfund. Try to get at least a couple of months’ expenses in this fund. • Put away more into your retirement accounts, If you can, try to put anywhere from 10% to 15% of your gross income into your 401 (k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. • Check your debt-toincome ratio. Divide your monthly debt payments by your monthly gross income to calculate your debt-to-income ratio. If you’re paying a mortgage, try to keep this ratio to 35% or less. Without a mortgage, try for 20% or less. Milestone 3: Keep moving forward As you move into your middle years — and beyond — it’s time to further solidify your financial situation and keep making progress toward a comfortable retirement. These moves can help: Maintain your emergency fund. By now, you should be able to keep up to six months’ worth of expenses in your emergency fund. A sizable emeigency fund can help you if you need to switch jobs, and enable you to meet larger expenses wi±out dipping into your long-term investments. e Review your retirement goals. At this stage of your life, you should review your retirement goals regularly to determine whe±er you’re still on track toward meeting them. If you aren’t, you may need to adjust your investment strategies. Of course, your goals may have changed over time, and this, too, may require adjustments on your part. You may want to work with a financial professional who can suggest appropriate moves to help you on your way. Reaching all ±ese milestones will take diligence and commitment — but it will be worth the effort in helping you on your journey toward financial stability. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor e �I 4' fR t I ■I I 4 Thursday, Moy 1, 2025 I ► ? BANNER WWW Ha stings Banner com Molly Macleod r; One ofthe most publicly recognized of the American Legion programs. Auxiliary Poppy Days marks the approaching Memorial Day. Since 1918, the poppy has symbolized the bloodshed during battle and the sac­ rifices made by American soldiers in all wars. It stems from the words of Col. John McRae in his 1918 homage, “In Flanders Fields,” to the fallen of World War i. Friday, May 23 has been designated as National Poppy Day for 2025, and all are asked to wear a poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform. On Monday, April 28, Auxiliary Poppy Day chairperson Darlene Hopkins went before the Hastings City Council to receive a proclama­ tion making May 9 and 10 Auxiliary Poppy Days in Hastings. This marks the 105th year that the American Legion has distributed poppies in re­ membrance of our war dead. Monies collected in donation serves the needs of active-duty military and their fami- ■■ • ■ In Flanders Fields 1 < I i itf •> i 'V I A 'Hi ( In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, Ifial mark our place; and in the sky The larks, stilt bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below, X ?. 1^..,,. ................ ..... I Col John McRae, 1918 I < •• ^)y*' 4m fc.,,. 1 I' >. I ' _____________ — . - - "■■■« Hastings set to celebrate Poppy Days May 9 and 10 it 16^ a L"7^ . 4: In^ILL <. r s ..i" V. ------- ...... 1 A 1 s e- ♦ (» I I J Wc arc the Dead Short days ago d f J ■ We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie f A A t J i i ! (r I In I'landers fields ( z* y ) -fl ..r -fweeb .t^r<4 d i r Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow W In Flanders fields. «> 1 <-8 1 I) Hastings Mayor Dave Tossava and Auxiliary Poppy Day chairperson Darlene Hopkins seen at this week's Hastings City Council meeting The City of Hastings has declared Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 as Poppy Days for 2025 Photo by Molly Macleod ft: i ■"V ■J « /S r % I I < M 4 J I •• .'I.. 9 ! I ( A'' X I I,/ 9 A r I !C2 1 *•> I .'■J 1 f r f lies and veterans in a variety of ways. Such funds are often made available to local families who have immediate and emergency needs not covered by •J I i > I ? 4 »• J .V > r for recuperating veterans in the Huron-Manist­ ee National Forest near Scottville, and a camp for children of disabled and deceased veterans. American Legion veterans will be at Family j Fare and Walmart from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri- t day. May 9 and Saturday, May 10. Locals can stop by to talk with veterans of the American i Legion and donate to the Auxil iaiy Poppy Drive. other social programs. Recently, funds remaining at the end of the year were made available to Wilwin Lodge, a Michigan camp .9 -*■ f?’ t r* r* < » I 1 V ■V > r I 9 4^ 4 .•r - ’ fl. #«<«< •r 9 .« r J * I, i A'bit#'* I. * t 1 J J. II V ( 1 • u Jr* r* • *44 •4* i W'' I *« * 9^. ft •w A rii I W 49 Kr- :a r* ft TWB hosts ‘Michigan Made’ concert May 4 in Hastings 4 % ”5 J .4> 1 l?’“ it I ■ • «A i I For those looking to support local composers and artists, the Thomapple Wind Band is hosting “Michigan Made,” a concert featuring original com­ positions from Michigan-based composers. The concert is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Hast­ ings Performing Arts Center on South Street in Hastings. The performance will fea­ ture selections from David Gillingham (Michigan State University), John Moss (Cen­ tral Michigan University), Leonard Meretta (Western Michigan University), Har­ land Nye (Carlton Township), Michael Scobey (Lake Odessa) and Justin Leto (Grand Rapids/ Alma College) among others. Also, Justin Leto will guest conduct his composition “But < a 4 .r I I /n. *w i - R * > I t * r p a ♦ I * I >r 4 aw ¥. -X’ f ♦ I 9 9^ . 99 4^ I ■ .4 <4 L I g & r * s i r# I 'V K 4* Hb^ . > I w I. I * w. f I i I ?z. r£ / - .«• . f' T' - 4 / k V• FA K •ar i wtMnK w»* The Thornapple Wind Band will perform "Michigan Made” on Sunday, May 4. Courtesy photo What We Make.” First organized in 1995, the Thomapple Wind Band is a community-based organiza­ tion seeking to bring Wi nd Band music to the Barry County area while giving adults the opportunity to combine their musical talents with others. The TWB is open to anyone with a passion for music, regardless of ability. • I '**• For more information on the TWB or the upcoming performance, persons may call or text 269-779-3310 or join the band’s Facebook group. — DM ► < I I 1 4 I J bLWft ( t f T t • w ( f 1 1^' ,* .* f- ’ A I Clerk urging residents to obtain REAL IDs ahead of May 7 deadline • I y- I S Ax,,. • A? V F* "'.K' 'W 4 W V w ** * < * 1 i A I t > t I I -dVrT « 4 < <11 I* 4 >I * > >. • y Barry County Clerk to acquire the necessary Sarah VanDenburg is documents for REAL reminding residents to ID compliance, such as secure their REAL IDs a certified birth certifi­ before May 7’s deadline. cate. Certified copies of “Beginning May 7, birth, death and marriage Michigan residents will records are available for need to present a REAL events that occurred with­ Sarah ID-compliant document in Barry County. VanDenburg to board domestic flights, Residents can request re­ enter military bases, nu­ cords in person at the Barry clear power plants and County Clerk’sOfficeat220 W. State certain federal buildings. Standard St. in Hastings, Monday through Michigan driver’s licenses and state ID cards will no longer be accepted Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 for these purposes unless they are p.m. to 4:30 p.m. upgraded to REAL ID status,” said Records can be ordered online VanDenburg. through Official Records Online, To obtain a REAL ID, residents the authorized online service pro­ must visit a Michigan Secretary of vider, at officialrecordsonline.com State office and provide: Additionally, records can be • Their current Michigan driver’s requested via mail by completing license or ID. the appropriate vital records request • A valid, unexpired U.S. pass­ form available online at the county port, certified birth certificate, or clerk’s website, barrycounty.org, qualifying immigration document. and sending it to the clerk’s office • A certified legal name-change with the required fee. document iftheir name differs from the one on their birth certificate. Residents requesting a certified There is no additional fee for copy for the first time will pay $20. converting to a REAL ID when Each additional copy of the same renewing or replacing your license record costs $7 each. Applicants or ID. However, those who convert 65 and older requesting their own outside of their renewal periods birth certificates can receive the must pay a correction fee ($9 for a document at a reduced fee of $14. driver’s license; $ 10 for a state ID). “ Residents are encouraged to VanDenburg said Barry County obtain their vital records well in residents can request vital records advance of the May 7,2025, REAL through the county clerk’s office ID enforcement date to ensure timely processing,” said VanDenburg. More informa­ tion on REAL ID requirements can ft be found on the ft free Est’rnates Michigan Secretary of State’s website at • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation michigan.gov/sos/ • Blown-in Attic Insulation license-id/real-id. 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The May theme in the Overlook Building—an indoor space along the paved path—is “Be a Backyard Birder.”' Visitors can explore the worlds of nature and art through birds and birding-related activities. The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is located at 12685 East C Ave., one mile north ofM-89 andjust west of40th Street. Anyone with questions is asked to contact the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary at birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu or 269MA/ 671-2510. '> -k ft u Jk J i 1 m d 9' w fit. .^. • -t » I I spring migration season, along with spring flowers and trees in bloom at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary this Mother’s Day. The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will continue the tradition of offering free admission to moms on Mother's Day, Sunday, May IL Sanctuary hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sanctuary’s Story-book Walk title for May is “Mama Built a Little Nest,” by Jennifer Ward. 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This is an important time to consider their financial future - especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are five things that may help you prepare for this milestone; Health and welfare decision-making When your child legally becomes an adult, you can no longer make certain decisions for them about their health and welfare. However, you can stay involved through the Social Security Administration’s Representative Payee program. Social Security will deter­ mine who best serves as a representa­ tive payee for your child’s benefits. To learn more about the Representative Payee program, read the webpage at ssa.gov/payee/index.htm. Please note Social Security does not recognize power of attorney. Changes in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with disabilities, as well as people 65 and older, who have little or no income and resources. If your child receives SSI, when they turn 18 we will review their eligibility for continued SSI pay­ ments based on the disability rules for adults. For more information, please review the publication, “What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18” at ssa.gov/pubs/ EN-05-11005.pdf. Please be sure to review this with your child. We also encourage you to check out Social Security’s Youth Toolkit webpage at ssa.gov/youth. Education transitions If your child attends school, they have a few options to continue their education, such as pursuing: A diploma: They may pursue further education in college or trade programs with an Individualized Education Program (lEP). More information on the lEP is available at ssa.gov/pubs/ EN-64-li8.pdf. A certificate: They may have the opportunity to continue in a transition­ al program in their high school even after they complete their senior year. Most are permitted to remain until they turn 22. Employment: Local vocational rehabilitation services can assist with employment options during pre-graduation lEP meetings. Support for living arrangements Once your child turns 18, they may choose or qualify for different living arrangements depending on the services they already receive. If your child receives therapy services at school, how will they receive them once they leave? They could receive them through a Medicaid waiver or private insurance. Qualification for respite services may also look different. Respite ser­ vices allow family caregivers time to step away fi-om their duties. It is essential you understand all the ben­ efits and options available to your child after they complete high school and before deciding on living arrange­ ments and services. Financial protections Special Needs Trust: Update estate planning documents before your child turns 18. Otherwise, inheritance may terminate your child’s governmental benefits. ABLE Account: You can deposit funds into this account up to a certain limit each year. However, there are limits on what its funding covers. More information on ABLE accounts is available at ssa.gov/payee/able_ accounts.htm. The above is informational only and does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of ABLE products or ABLE organizations by the Social Security Administration. There may be other financial options that could be a better fit for some individuals. You must use your best judgement to determine which option is best for your situation. Children receiving benefits on a par­ ent’s record may continue to receive those benefits until age 19 if they’re a full-time elementary or secondary school student. People who have a disability that began before age 22 may also be eligible to receive child’s benefits at any age. For more informa­ tion, review the publication, “Benefits for Children” at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05 10085.pdf. As your child enters adult- BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Rowan Zalewski, born at Corewell Health Pennock, on March 26, 2025 to Faith Garber and Anthony Zalewski of Hastings. A’ > P-* Candidates for the vacant Hastings City Council First Ward seat will interview on Monday, May 12. Molly Macleod to the seat in February 2022. Nesbitt resigned at the end of March, citing health reasons. According to city charter, the council must appoint someone to fill the seat within 45 days of Nesbitt’s official end date on the council. If the council fails to appoint someone after 45 days, a special election will be held. Council members will host a work­ shop for interviews on May 12, at 6 p.m. The workshop will be followed by the regular council meeting, where Moyer-Cale said council members could appoint someone — three days before the May 15 deadline. If all goes to plan, the new appointee will be sworn in at the Monday, May 27 meeting. Editor The Hastings City Council is look­ ing to reach full capacity once again. Council members will interview can­ didates for the open First Ward seat at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale said this time could be adjust­ ed based on the number of candidates interviewing later this month. As of Monday, April 28, only one candidate had applied for the vacant seat. Monday, May 5, at 4 p.m. is the deadline for letters of interest to be given to the city clerk. The upcoming interviews seek to fill the First Ward council seat left vacant by Bill Nesbitt, who served on the council since being appointed Jk 5 j’ ? J 4 ★ ★★★★ Hazel, born at Corewell Health Pennock on April 3, 2025 to Amy Hodges and Paul D. Vickery 11 of Delton. ieicifitif Emryn Aramina Dimock, born at Corewell Health Pennock on April 3, 2025 to Tara Harding and Zack Dimock of Hastings. Mason James Ftessner, born at Corewell Health Pennock on April 8, 2025 to Emily Flessner and Jeremy Flessner of Woodland. 'kif'kttit Walter Nurenberg, bom at Corewell Health Pennock on April 16, 2025 to Libby Nurenberg and Jared Nurenberg of Alto. A Violet Rose Heath, born at Corewel! >.«" >1 Health Pennock on April 18, 2025 to Harley Marie Wilber and Kaleb Steven Heath of Middleville. n4 ’ a M r ' _ i:; > *< * SAMa DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE ASK DR. UNIVERSE t; * UM SBRICI Ulall RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL In Septic Shining a light Why do glow-in-the-dark things light up when it’s dark? — Haygarth, 5, United Kingdom Dear Haygarth, I love glow-in-the-dark stickers. I leave them next to a sunny window for a little while. Then turn off the lights and watch them glow. I asked my friend Bergen Eilers how those stickers work. He’s a physicist at Washington State University. He told me that glow-in-the-dark things use a type of phosphores­ cence. That means they absorb energy—like light—and then glow. A material that can do that is called a phosphor. Glowing in the dark works because of electrons. Everything in the universe is made of atoms. That includes you, me, whatever you’re reading this note on and glow-in-the-dark stickers. All those atoms are made of protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons and neutrons stick together in the middle of the atom. Electrons make a cloud around them. Sometimes we say electrons are in orbitals. That’s a way to describe where an electron could be and how much energy it has. Electrons with lots of energy are farther away from the middle of the atom. They’re in a higher orbital. Electrons with less energy are closer to the middle. They’re in a lower orbital. Things glow-in-the-dark because electrons can move to different orbitals. “Light of relatively high energy X r comes in,” Eilers said. “One of the electrons absorbs it and is kicked into a higher orbit. Typically, it then falls back pretty rapidly and emits some light.” So, light hits a phosphor—a glowin-the-dark thing. The electrons in the phosphor suck in the light’s energy. All that extra energy makes those electrons zoom to higher orbitals. Then, the electrons burp out the extra energy as light. They fall back down to their usual orbital. If it happened just like that, the glow of the burped-out light wouldn’t be very exciting. It would happen too fast. But phosphors aren’t perfect. Nothing in nature is perfect. The tiny flaws in a phosphor—like missing atoms—make little nooks or holes. When electrons zoom up to higher orbitals, they can get trapped in those holes. “Sooner or later—sometimes minutes, sometimes hours or even days—the trapped electrons come back down,” Eilers said. “That’s what you’re seeing in the dark.” My glow-in-the-dark stickers glow because electrons in the sticker have gotten stuck in itty bitty flaws that act like traps. Then the electrons let out the extra energy and fall back through the traps to their normal places. Without those flaws, glow-in-thedark stuff wQuldn’t work. I guess cool things happen because nature is an imperfect glow-getter. — Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. / hood, consider these issues while you navigate their financial future. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. ♦ ♦ I Health Pennock on March 30, 2025 to Sara Vaughan of Hastings. Corewell Health Pennock on April 17, 2025 to Kathryn Cogswell and Adam Cogswell of Hastings. 4 ! r: Lainey Marie, born at Corewell Celina Renee Cogswell, born at II *• ■4. i I' 1 4 / ^aAjMU-?n£ ’ 'M b I J luo nc Things to know when your child with disabilities turns 18 HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration vt’T uimiamirnr enu % c .A Thursday, May 1,2025 1 i 'p THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com ’.'i I Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas anviutjjjoiir fur trrrr^f. tfr^rs... £,}fons Septic Tank Service Thanks you all for your business in 2024! appreciate your business! Extra long hose to protect your lawn NEW Services offered in 2025 ■ Septic Tank Install • Line Repair • Risers Install ■ Land Clearing • Light Excavation -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST. RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 945-5379 623-2089 oocvw U ^■■. 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He served in the Navy for six years starting in 1959. Gordie became a Christian in his early life and dedicated a lot of his heart and life to Hope United Methodist Church, in the choir, as an usher, and many years as a trustee. Gordie enjoyed spending time with his camping buddies, hiking, biking, bowling, and taking his children, grandchildren, and great grandson fishing. Mostly he loved spending time with his wife and family, who loved cooking for him and feeding him his favorite foods. He loved music, mostly the music of the 1950s, but also country and bluegrass. Fishing was his thing, and he loved to take the kids out and teach them all he knew. He was also an expert on morel hunting. He enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and the outdoors in general. Gramps, Pops, Papa, as his family called him was known about town as a “social butterfly”. Everywhere he went he found someone he knew and talked to everyone. He loved to meet new people. He was never anything but J I y kind. If you didn't know him when he walked in, you r knew him when he walked k out. His daughters'and granddaughters will always Jr remember him as amazing, •* gentle, ready-with-a-joke, story, or some perspective on life who was. to his core, loving, hard-working, honest, ethical, patriotic and with a deep love of and trust in God. Gordie is survived by the love of his life. Delilah Durbin Bennett; daughters, Christine Zinn and Cindy Bennett; granddaughters, Laura Martin, Alicia Kooistra (Stef) and Callan Warfield (Matt) and great grandson, Elliot, and great granddaughter. Harper, and his beloved cat Radar. Pops will be joining in heaven family members he loved, his grandmother, Anna Edwards Brock; his mother, Ellen Edwards Thaler; father, Cecil Bennett; aunt, Elsie Sage; uncle, Marvin “Bud” and aunt, Mary Edwards, and brothers Joe Bennett and Lanny Bennett. Funeral service will be at Hope United Methodist Church 2920 South M37 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058, on Saturday, May 3,2025, at 2 p.m. with a time of refreshments following. There will be military honors presented by the Hastings American Legion Post 45 and the active-duty members of the United States Navy. Private family interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Ml. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Gordie can be made to Fig and Friends Pet Rescue, https;//www.figandfriendspetrescue.org/ donate. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. fi Worship Togeth er at the church ofyour choice ff^eek/y schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... /"W • ftft HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Email hastfincfgjgmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. 269-948-0900. Website: Robert F. Pagano, 70 years old, resident of Delton, Ml, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, passed away April 23, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Ml. He was born February 16,1955 in Chicago, IL, the son to the late Michael and Lucille Pagano. Beloved husband of 28 years to Ingrid Pagano; loving father to Lauren Pagano, Michael (Rebecca) Pagano and Michelle (Brad) Oswalt; adored grandfather of Anthony, Nicholas, Lily, Josie and Willa; cherished brother of Mike (Candi) Pagano, Pat Pagano, Mary (Mike) Elste, the late Frank Pagano, and Kathleen (Anthony) 5 Melone; dear uncle of Carrie, Bob (Clare) Elste, Jim (Jessica) Elste, Michael (Sheldon) Pagano, Nick \uaiMCHC/ (Danielle) rdydliu, Pagano, MIIUK Anthony (Jessica) Melone and Kristina (Joe) Cardinal. Robert was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. May he rest in peace. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst. For information, please call (630) 834 3515 or go to wvirw.elmhurstfh.com. J *11/ }•* I r Assistant Pastor ! -' I * If I Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship; Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a,m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Worship SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 309 Woodlawn, E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle and Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 49046. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. I ■FF 'S?S55e" p W MPh ✓ r jn ’Utems® I I I < -A I I faMh 0 1 ( 5.•n <I 4 I* k- f « k H'r; PlIT’ p 11'5 tAH 4 A ii I a- ■ A J/ J niK' I J* . r ■ ' 1 \ ’7/ r ^•1 r1 ix* . idKF Thomas Dale Watson Thomas Dale Watson, age 60, of Hastings, Ml passed away on April 23, 2025, at his home in Hastings, Ml. Tom was born in Battle Creek, Ml, on October 17,1964, a son of Norman and Nancy (Greenfield) Watson. He was raised in the Delton area and attended local schools graduating from Delton High School in 1983. Tom continued his education at Kellogg Community College where he studied Tool & Die. His education extended beyond the classroom, while he was attending classes, he was also employed at Fort Custer Tool & Die in Battle Creek. After completing and achieving his Journeyman license, Tom began TNR Machine Inc in the garage of his home. The company quickly outgrew the garage and was relocated to the current location in Dowling, Ml and saw the addition of ■ Tom’s brother Ron as his partner. Tom had a passion for his work, and he was instrumental in forming a partnership with Hastings Area Schools to get young people interested in the Tool & Die industry. Tom's willingness to extend his passion into the school has provided hands-on workplace experience for several local students. On March 21,1987, he was married to Beth (Keeler) Watson in Hastings, Ml. The couple began their lives together in the Dowling area, and in 1987 relocated to their home in Cloverdale where they raised their family together. Tom and Beth loved Rock and Roll music and enjoyed attending concerts whenever time permitted. Tom was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting deer, and turkey locally, and has travelled to several distant hunting destinations to pursue elk, bear and other species. As the weather began to warm, Tom could be found pursuing his passion I 1 1 .V. 1 1 . J for golf! In 2017 Tom capitalized on the opportunity to become an owner of The Legacy Golf I Course in Hastings, Ml. He truly loved being part of the course ownership team and could often be seen socializing with members as well as helping maintain the grounds. Each year I;' as the golf season wrapped up, Tom and the “group” ventured to Florida for some well-deserved time away and of course more golf! In 2020, Tom and his son Tim discovered the joy of dirt road cycling, and over the years he has completed the Barry Roubaix several times. His interest in multi-sport activities grew into CrossFit and distance running, which ultimately led Tom to participate in the 5th Third River Bank run completing the full 25K distance. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Beth; his children, Tim (Lexy Rugg) Watson, Matt (Monique Williams) Watson; siblings, Ron (Angie) Watson, Jennifer (Ray) Ostafin; two grandchildren, and his parents. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at noon at the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings, conveniently located 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. Those unable to attend the funeral service, as well as attended guests are invited to continue celebrating the life of Tom Watson as we enjoy a time of fellowship and luncheon at Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings immediately following the funeral service. Interment will take place privately following the luncheon at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Dowling, Ml. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, Ml. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. i- 4 / . 1 I S'’-' • r4 I I t 4 »W A 1'1 I 4 / • 1 1 I pi^' I *5 1 i ■V i 1 ft -* J * MJ xr ^2 4 J? 4 : .a?- j'SlJbswwre?**: ■I I r'. .< 'f lift "’’Wy-*" g Man V f 1 t vr 'I • ■ -'.'r uoo IB* ft 11 TBU ir^ol ( T 4 1 IS XaSjIN 3 S5i ’> i r^- J J J.U^ ■•rn I 1 I ■ ; *1 k ,5j5J:i2U 1JV0- 5 n * »« ».i VI i >44 vr 1 '•' T • .31U 7U*‘A?t I r 1' I I I »( » I. )O«| •-. jvT.i) F". npB' ' r Ljij •n ri r . Ji ’ 91 »♦'{ es®-n«l <.h • ».? “a X' 01 i A V ’U '' I Ui Cl (* Ui f 1 J H ./* • I JB9IL I I 1 ih / i ft I 1 , 1 r' 'iLt 1 I J ./IT i 4iu f j V»-- fix (I r. I I T J 90 h > 1 II >7 I I 4 I r ; k jFI 1^ . J «W32i ••w J I h’,? ^’1 ? t ir ___ * e^M_i < 1 1 4h'' T Mb*. s VT 1 ■ w I 9 RS »# •s M I ■ V - 4 iff' ail?: r wt ft? 9/ r rr;"*** H HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Miller, r /b Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Emma a I f methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, .r—1* -Ui? CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A WORLDWIDE SUPFUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 HotUneTDob&Eqidpineot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 lr-:< ‘ PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I A it. IE f-t. . 27 - ihUt Jj’ltSpYi -S^<^ * ?5.’ i » Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ rM I J I □WNTT I I May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: “Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly's journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Monarch Saturday, May 3 Butterfly Party (ages 7+. under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-noon. Celebrate the return of our monarch butterflies this spring. Explore what makes monarchs unique, visit their habitat, and learn how you can get involved in helping and protecting them. Discover how to tell monarchs apart from look-alike butterflies with a creative painting activity led by Institute volunteer and artist Al White, and take home your very own monarch butterfly artwork. Attendees I*, 1 A ’Ssi ' » will receive native plant seeds to invite monarch butterflies to their backyards. Institute members can I •tr 1 • 7’ • rtiE 1 register for this event for $7; non­ I I • ( members must pay $10. .J. — V I. Monday, May 5 — Spring Wildflower Accessible Tour, 2-4 p.m. Tour the Institute’s main property in a motorized, all-terrain vehicle while learning about the many ephemeral flowers that carpet our forest floors. Halfway through the tour, enjoy a •■i!: - L r '» » ( I r •* ’T Jk, I * 7V ' Vl^- f !i '‘"''i'atfr • • J •■ * i-. ••7 ••■'Vk, •d- ••.r / > L '>: K Uiv‘X ' 4 4*^ ■ b I* I « I 1 r hl ir" ', O2 H * • MT Hb".' relaxing “tea time” on the trail. This tour is extremely limited (maximum -n—• «d< in* p-y/fi’d 6S1 /• •• L ibair^ 1 ’3^' • FC * I 1; ! , iaebi of five per tour), so reserve your spot I* S. -.: -f-QB seriTiE? early. Institute members can register .’l for this event for $7; non-members must pay $10. Tiiesday, May 6 — Spring Wildflower Accessible Tour, 2-4 p.m. h J I I Wednesday, May 7 — Spring Wildflower Accessible Tour, 2-4 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. 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The carpenter she’d engaged to put a porch on the garage came to the back door and they were discussing the plans for the porch when the trashman came walking through the kitchen. ‘Thanks, ma’am, that was wonder­ ful.’ The carpenter didn’t know what to think. “In 1949, David graduated from the eighth grade. Since I was on the school board, I was shown the cour­ tesy of being asked to present the diplomas. This would require a short speech before the presentation. I had a terrible case of stage fright. I had read my campaign speeches over the radio in 1948 but I’d never given a speech before a live audience. I memorized my speech and practiced it for a week before the ceremony. “The night of graduation I managed to choke down a few bites of supper. I had the proverbial butterflies. No one had briefed me about the ceremony. When I walked on stage, there were rows of students seated on both sides of the stage. The podium was front center stage. All of the students were behind me, out of sight. “My hands were cold, my brain raced as I began to recite. Suddenly, I realized that I didn’t know where I was in my speech. Now, sheer panic set in. I skipped down a paragraph from where I thought I was and I don’t know to this day if I omitted a paragraph or not. “Then I started to hand out diplomas. I would call the name and look around. The student would invariably come from the other side. I was nearly through before I realized that the diplomas were arranged so that the boys’ and girls’ names alternated and the girls were on one side of the stage and the boys on the other. After that experience, I wondered why I had ever thought that I could be a politician. “On Sunday, Aug. 14,1949, we celebrated Mother and Dad’s 50th wedding anniversary at Paul and Aline’s house in Middleville, the house where I lived in the 1920s, Our folks were married Aug. 15,1899. Aline, Lila and Juanita served a dinner on the lawn. Attending the celebration besides their sons and wives were seven grandchildren and most of the original wedding party. “At the first meeting of the Berrien County Board of Supervisors in Jan, 1950,1 passed out cigars. Each cigar had a paper band on which was printed, ‘It’s a boy!’ On Sunday, Jan. 8,1950, Juanita gave birth to Robert Mitchell Faulkner. He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, “From the very beginning, he was probably the most active child which I have ever seen. He didn’t waste time creeping or walking. By nine months, he was running all over the house all day. Of course, we were all very happy about having a new family member, but 4-year-old Linda was especially excited about having a baby brother. My folks were spending the winter in Eustis, Fla., so they didn’t get to see Bob until on their way home in April.” To be continued... meals and $13.50 for three nights lodging. “At a Watervliet Chamber of Commerce meeting in 1948, ±ere was a discussion of the condition of our small private hospital. Unless the homeowner could find a buyer, it could close. The discussion went nowhere and seemed about ready to end without action when I rose and brashly proclaimed, ‘Let us make a community hospital out of it. We could raise the money to buy it.’ Then, pausing a moment for effect, I continued, ‘I move the Chamber of Commerce put on a drive to raise the $60,000 needed to buy the hospital.’ “I was pleased to see the motion adopted without debate but a moment later I was stunned. In my naivety, it never occurred to me that I would be appointed chair­ man of a committee to raise the money. Thanks mostly to the other two members of the committee, we did raise the money and we bought ±e hospital. “Juanita was chosen as one of the original members of the hospital board. She served on the board until her death in 1971. For several years, she was the secretary. Because of her training and experiences as a registered nurse and her public interest, she was a natural choice. “To celebrate Dad’s 71 st birthday, we took Mother and him on a circuit of Lake Michigan. We started on Oct. 1, went through Chicago to Fon Du Lac, Wis, On Oct. 2, Dad’s birthday, we stayed in a cabin west of Ontonagon, on the shore of Lake Superior, Hiawatha’s Michiguame. “The leaves of the hardwood trees in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in October defy description. To say that they are gorgeous does not seem adequate. We saw them at their best. We had beautiful weather and the next day we went to the Porcupine Mountains over­ looking the Lake of Clouds. The blue waters of the lake contrasted with the reds and oranges in the trees circling it. Later, Dave and Linda waded in Lake Superior. They collected some beautiful stones. “The following day, we went to Brevort Lake. Dave and I fished. You could almost hear Dad chuckling as he wrote in his diary, ‘Bob and Dave fished. Result, a nice pike for Dave and a mud puppy for Bob.’ “In 1948,1 ran for the legislature and was defeated. I was, of course, disappointed but my campaign set off an unexpected chain of events. There was a vacancy on the school board and I was asked to fill it. My friend and next-door neighbor, Paul Mast, was elected mayor of Coloma and he appointed me to the Berrien County Board of Supervisors. This board had the powers later invested in ftie County Commission. I became acquaint­ ed with the leading politicians from all over the coun­ ty. I also got an education in county government and county problems. On the school board, I learned about school problems including taxation equalization. This positioned me well for the 1950 election. “In the fall of 1948,1 purchased a television. We were the first home in Coloma to have television. The picture tube was about seven inches square. This was called a 1 O-inch tube because there were 10 inches on the diagonal. “On our way home from Florida in April 1949, at our house. Dad wrote in his diary, ‘Bob has a new televi­ sion set and we spent the whole evening watching it. ' 'r> •*” X.: •n a . ipae: >' ft *4A* I ' \b The Faulkners going fishing in 1917. I * » B J Robert Faulkner shares his memories of what it was like during the Great Depression and World War II for a businessman trying to make a living and keep his business growing. He continues: “Juanita told me that she was pregnant. We were very happy and also very surprised. Two doctors had told her that she would never have more children. “On the night of May 16,1945,1 took Juanita to the hospital. We left David with our neighbors, the Pumpheiys, who lived across the street. Robert Pumphery was David’s pal. Linda was bom on the morning of May 11, When I came home, David came running across the street. “’What is it?’ he asked. ‘It’s a girl!’ I answered. He hesitated a minute and then, very sympathetically, he said, ‘That’s better ±an nothing, isn’t it Dad? “The Coloma Water Works were across the street from what had been our pond. Flowing wells supplied all ±e water for the village. I asked a well driller over and said, T want a flowing well right here,’ pointing to a spot in our backyard beside what had been our pond, A week or so after Linda was bom, we had a Srinch pipe flowing almost full from a flowing well. The drill­ er struck die spring at 53 feet. “The neighbor, whom I suspected of sabotaging my pond, came over and stood looking at the well. He and his wife had a girl but he had hoped and prayed for a son. His words had a double meaning as he turned away shaking his head and muttering, ‘Some people have all ±e luck,’ “We stocked our pond with bass and bluegills. David and his friends swam in the pond in summer and played hockey on ±e ice in the winter. It was a success. “May 1945 was the mon± Germany surrendered. It was a time of great rejoicing, but the war in the Pacific raged on. In August 1945, we took Juanita’s sister, Ella, and her husband, Seth, back to Patton Lake which had become our favorite vacation spot. “At Mackinaw City, we waited for the auto ferry to cross the Straits of Mackinac to St. Ignace. We always looked forward to this part of the trip. The blue waters of the straits, Mackinaw Island in the distance, people feeding the flocks of hungry squawking seagulls, were sights and sounds I shall always remember. On the deck of the huge ferry, we enjoyed feeling the fresh lake breeze in our faces and visiting with other passengers. “We crossed into Canada at Sault Ste. Marie. Gasoline wasn’t rationed in Canada. We were elated, and we filled the tank. The really exciting moment occurred when we got to the Bruce Mines where we stocked up on groceries. Seth went wild when we saw big, juicy T-bone steaks in the meat case and found that he could buy all ±at he wanted. T’d rather take these home than to take fish,’ he said. From Seth, who was the most avid fisherman that I’ve ever known, this was something, “One morning during the second week of August, as I was going to Bielhart’s to pump water, 1 met Mr. Bielhart on the boardwalk. ‘The Yanks have done it!’ he announced with a big grin. ‘They wiped out a whole Japanese city wi± one bomb. They called it an A-Bomb. The war is about over. The Japanese can’t last much longer. ’ “Excitement swept through the camp. There was great rejoicing. I remember reading an article in the Saturday Evening Post in 1943 in which the author speculated on the possibility of making an atomic bomb, I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen now that Pandora’s Box was open. “Dad, after 10 years in the legislature, decided not to run and retired at the end of 1944, He then sold his drugstore (in Delton) to Henry Bull (who sold the store to Clarence Weiss. When Mr. Weiss died, Mrs. Weiss sold it to Rickerts. In 1995, it was known as Hotra Pharmart) and was ready for a Florida vacation for the first time since 1938, Mo±er, Aunt Bessie and Dad stopped at our house in October 1945, on their way. In Florida, they stayed the winter at Garnett’s Resort in Hypolux, jusfsouth of Lake Worth. “They had to apply for new ration books. Many items were still hard to get. For a while in February 1946, they couldn’t get butter or oleo. Mother told about standing in line for two hours to get two rolls of toilet paper. “In February, David got sick. He complained of pain in his side. On the 26th, he had an appendectomy. He made a quick recovery and in March, during spring vacation from school, the four of us, Linda, David, Juanita and I, visited the folks in Florida. Riding in an airplane was still a novelty, so when we heard that we could take the ride in a plane for $5 at the Lantana Airport, David and I had to try it, “You might be interested in the costs of things in 1946. I’m indebted to my dad’s diary for this informa­ tion. On the way home from Florida in April, they ate lunch at Leesburg. Chicken in a basket, $1.25, coffee, 10 cents. They had dinner at Bainbridge, Ga. On April 2. Dinner of ham, steak, potatoes, coffee, 80 cents. Their cabin for three cost $4 for one night. “On May 22, Mother and Dad came to our house to help me celebrate my 36th birthday. In November, Dad sold the land where the golf course had been to the village of Middleville, for the site of a new pumping station and storage stacks for the village water system. “Arnold left the Army in 1946 with the rank of lieu­ tenant colonel and retired. He took his family to Florida. They lived north of Orlando. On Oct. 21, Lila presented Arnold with a baby girl whom they named Jean. “Dad probably should have been an accountant. He kept meticulous records. For example, after Mother, Bessie and he returned from Florida in April 1948, he made the following entry in his diary: 1,226.4 miles from Eustis to Coloma. Spent $19.64 for gas, $9.80 for 5^^ t A I 1 h i >. •j3!a •4 “n f «.• J a— •<1 '*Tb V . '•'■K > BANNER SEPT. 14,1995 I *1 • I f r ♦ ♦ I I I �< *31 I > 8 Thursday, May 1, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY, HASTINGS PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 25-30075-DE In the matter of Christine E. Hill, Deceased, 2078 Bristol Rd., Dowling, Michigan 49050. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Richard D. Hill, Sr. whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following; TAKE NOTICE: I, Dawn M. Kepler, intend to request my informal appointment as personal representative of the estate. This notice is being served upon each person whose right to an appointment is prior or equal to my own. The court will not act further upon this matter until 14 days after the date of publication of this notice, The actions you may take include: Upon paying a filing fee, filing a petition for formal proceedings to appoint a personal representative. Upon paying a filing fee. filing an application for informal appointment of yourself as personal representative, provided you have a higher priority to be appointed. Contact an attorney for assistance in representing you in any proceeding you wish to file in the court. The Court cannot provide legal advice or assist in completing or filing the forms. Dale: March 25.2025 Dawn Kepler 1670 Otto Rd.. Charlotte. Michigan 48813 517-588-1641 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-030057-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Anthony Tobias Wonnacott. Date of birth: 03/13/1966. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Anthony Tobias Wonnacott, died 07/23/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Anthony Junior Wonnacott. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30100-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Frederick W. Johnston, Deceased. Date of birth; August 1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Frederick W. Johnston, died November 16. Date: 04/28/2025 Joshua M. Farrell P79586 489 Seminole Road Muskegon, Ml 49444 231-760-4490 Anthony Junior Wonnacott 607 66th St. SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49333 616-325-6892 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joel S. Johnston, persona! representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 25, 2025 Thomas C. Richardson P31750 136 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 269-388-7600 Joel S. Johnston 10750 Cressey Road Plainwell. Ml 49080 269-623-5082 nr I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-3066-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Marl Steinbach. Date of birth: 10-311947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Mart Steinbach, died 1-13-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sarah Fox, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. r _7 r 1 I .... .V t. rF J !• At * ‘.i - I I <* P I k7 J--- ( wi . ' J™’"** L> * I I ^R9XEr£| 0^, lU- I I IT . I i ■ V' I p .l' . <1/*’’'. I I I I Date; 04/25/2025 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Sarah Fox 2142 Bayne Road Hastings, Ml 49058 616-893-4414 I I I F 4 I I I >' .1 I I 4 > k I 1 i i t I I 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30080-DE Honorable William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Shirley June Ames. Date of birth; 03/19/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Shirley June Ames, died 01/16/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kerri L. Selleck, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Trust of: CALLAN FAMILY TRUST. Date of Birth: February 14,1931. TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. William James Callan, surviving Settlor of the Callan Family Trust dated July 14, 2005, as amended, whose address was 7435 Garbow Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333, died March 21. 2025. There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to John W. Callan, Trustee of the Callan Family Trust, at 6713 Whitneyville Avenue. S.E.. Alto. Michigan 49302, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 22, 2025 Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Rachael L. Kuilema Klein P82668 1700 E. Beltline Avenue, N.E., Suite 200 Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616) 726-2208 John W. Callan 6713 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Date: 04/24/2025 Kerri L. Selleck P.O. Box 233 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-720-8640 Alto, Michigan 49302 KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? 60 ONLINE TO HASTINOSBANNER.COM City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET r • I J ) I r I r 1 nr ».s c f r" I L * ? , V f t I I Ihe City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026. Ihe public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 12,2025, in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Ihe City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to the City Council on April 28,2025 with amendments. Ihe property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget, and additional back­ ground materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon­ day through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Ihe City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin, City Clerk I * J • I f f t I I 1 1 I I I 1 4 i J f r mi ' h;i 2f{ < J I I I 'J> I 1 na r ! tflj , I') f '"I 1- !. I 4 U.-f ; I ’ .rT' ii ' J'’)' I J*. 4 '.r '-O’ ftp 4 I f f f t j k-f : .-irf <11; fit n’ J C J it B‘' ,4) sail - ■ b • r‘ r u If Hi . I * ; -/ - 'IQUi I 1 i J We'd love to hear about it! 1 4 mmacleod@niihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER I I Visit us online at mihomepaper.com TiO ,tlHK a I Group k i SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966,1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: June 10, 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: beginning at a point 1554.5 feet West of the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, said point of beginning being on the North line of State Highway M-79 and said point also being on the Southwest Corner of land previously deeded to school district number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet; thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449V, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Authority Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559641 (O4-24)(O5-15) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised .judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM, May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of - deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by David Molette and Tammy Molette. Husband and Wife to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 3,2003, and recorded on December 10,2003, as Document Number; 1119049, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 07 2023 and recorded December 07, 2023 by Document Number: 2023-009469, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight and 39/100 ($25,758.39) including interest at the rate of 5.50000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Treat s Little Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 78. Commonly known as: 3916 Woodruff Rd now known as 3937 Woodruff Rd, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 12.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest Dated: April 24, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates. PC. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00274-1 (04-24)(05-15) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically erititle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage: May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice. $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24. which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24. thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feet; thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 13932 S M 43 Hwy. Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duly, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 1,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register Mil iSlSE mr i r • 1 I I I I c ■ar ir I i .1 I I I t .1 > i4.; 1 ir J 1 I 1 I ) I ( )©0 I f jwni'!w^ T- M>w.k . I I " -'V , V I ',B--"jMi'or' f u i 4 i • ’ll of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s). 1 K J ' '► J "Soev: 1 1 'he*.' I n 11- f fit }"3 A • ' ' 'f-' t I ' I I -.'•in ZOOS'’ 1 1_ < I I Robert W. Garrett and Lynette S. Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband and wife •» ■"! 0 I r f* Vi i i tenants by the entireties Original Mortgagee: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Date of ■ aOeov.. I . 1 Liai i i /fC *■'' till ■' ■•S- f I I mortgage: February 16, 2004 Recorded on February 23,2004, in Document No. 1122601, and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on July 25, 2011 in Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any)- NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR, TOWN ONE NORTH. RANGE EIGHT WEST, JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the s ■ ' k J A I. I'. 'J • ► I I j; I I I J ' « *1 . ) 1 I »» ■n*f I I jy - J isJ 1 ) s if ' J n .I r’ 1 Ji-’'' rS 1 . Aj r iW I L' »“1 • <1 ?^4 1 '■n A *» I,. « ♦ •J**’ 1 I J r J --ST-.A I ^1 J'-». -ri--'* > 5 If* T* . • •'I •i ■ ei •J ."-f L 9 yj. A <1 * w r* 1 yr*. . . ■*! K 1 • 1 ? I t n 1 '^1 "•« —«« k; . .'?vm«U4c « I « I 9 • s I - s s 4 (M * I 1* r • l. 1 1 *'0 . 1 ! +‘ Z I 1 5 > •• 1 " "7 •l I 1- > •. n •_ ■'■I V <,■’1 4 Ji »• J er' i; i * I 'i AjC , fi» '>I r V 'df’J l« I p • nM I '"ir ’ h k ’V tv ’;.Ji K.. •4 1 I J > u % “*l Sftf < mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the 'l* ' if!?; I » 7 » r JI ,S' V redemption period. Attention homeowner. If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559640 (04-24)(05-15) ‘if a ' .14 5 I -1“ 'i m. J “ ' ->*u <1 ■ i I ■b k '• I n I ;.r • -t I ’k. I < f* * M I r,. k 1 k. 1 r -<1 • Ti ' L 0 fT ' \ I t t f. s •, T: -'I 4 ; 1 I ? I I I [ * > » I k I f / I t I i! 11 I' tu Lt •i s 5 7 I . I I 7* 1 1'3'J il TI •* 1 *> . 1 f 4 > I <• - A 4 * • .J I i I 1 « h «u- > r 4 IC'^' •v. 1 1- .*A Kt, J K �I I SPORTS i' 9 www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, May 1, 2025 .'.'j X < Saxons score top pole vault total at Co-ed Relays 5 41 < A 1 . * < I k f 1 * s *• at I • Iv T 4 T 3l 'i / J •• r 1 f . r“ r J * J }■-■ •) I A «s V. •1 r. r fU. > -J; Gr. I I * t»» t < I 'li. I I . 4*1 Ti ; ■ ■Kl: ♦. I 4 1 1 i * bii. ^>1 b (h A V > « I’t i X ■ t *0 I . :■ .rot) ' tlj ~ 4 /V> J. /b. til 4 4 '> I I 1 . I 9^ ** 9 ■*3 K_ ’h I 1 t • n t A a ' X. L >j hi 4 /TO, .hu. • I u. ’’IB y- ^91 *■<^1144 *k II ^1 4 / J 11 .’ i » I “r . < f i ' A r f k ’ r . I 'O', i k w.. *<1 ■ I 1 . X. I I I’Ua. r• - e f j t / Ik J Jr » n 4 cJ.r /mil., T}'!- , 1 b • • I n. r . ' I'il I I f II '"' -U'.'. «7xnMh*V:. beating out the Wayland foursome in the race by about a second and a half. Olivia Friddle had the top individual mark ofthe day in the girls ’ shot put at 31 5.5. Grummet was fourth at 27-2. In the boys’ contest, Twiss placed third at 44-1 and senior Isaac Friddle seventh at 36-5. In winning the discus, the Saxons got a PR throw of 119-8 from Odin Twiss that had him third individually and a PR of 109-2 from Grummet that put her as the runner-up. The girls’ contest also included a season-best throw of 90-6 from Zoe Watson and a mark of 81-5 from Olivia Friddle. In ±e boys’ meet, Shults was fourth at 108-1 and Isaac Friddle was fifth at 107-6. Delton Kellogg’s leader in the girls’ throws, junior Violet Kokx had a pretty greatevening. She turned inaPRof85-2 in the discus that placed her fifth and she was third in the shot put with a mark of 27-5. The Panthers had three third-place finishes for their top performances ofthe day, in the discus relay, the 4x400-meter relay and the 2400-meter distance medley relay. Hastings also had an individual win in a field event from Bella Friddle who cleared 5-4 in the high jump, seven inches better than any other girl at the meet and a mark passed by only three Wayland guys on the other side. Vojtech Brtnik did clear 5-3 for the first time for the Saxon boys to tie Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden for fourth individually in their competition. DK junior Izabelle Gruber had a run- Wayland set three new meet records and took the championship Friday at the Saxon Co-ed Relays at Hastings High School. The Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ set a meet record oftheir own with a total height in the mixed pole vault relay of 54 feet 6 inches. That height includedjumps of 11 feet by sophomore Maverik Peake and Liam Renner and junior Isaac Lilley getting over the bar at 10-6. In the girls’ competition, the Saxons added vaults of 9-0 by sophomore Bella Friddle, and 6-6 jumps from freshmen Jayden Evans and Bella Strimback. Delton Kellogg was apart ofthe day’s action too and junior Nick Muday had the second-best individual jump in the boys’ pole vault with a hei^t of 12-0. Wayland won the meet championship with 59 total points. The Wildcats won eight of the 15 events. Hopkins was second with 45 points ahead of Hastings 43 and Delton Kellogg 18. Hastings teams won four events. It was a good day for the Hastings throwers. They won the discus, finished second in the shot put behind Wayland, and then won the Throwers 4x 100-meter relay. The Saxon team of senior Naomi Grummet and juniors Olivia Friddle, Odion Twiss and Matthew Shults won the throwers relay in 53.62 seconds. \ 4 •-li ’ T Brett Bremer Sports Editor * & i I fXiii > 1 I I ' I fc*. % "W ’■ n* ■KM ► 41 I» •( f 77 •="4r -r 'i A 1 * J✓ Ll :7 *> I Delton Kellogg senior Mia Kohlen gets over the bar in the high jump during the Saxon Co-ed Relays at Hastings High School Friday. ner-up leap of 14-2.5 in the long jump for her team and Saxon freshman Zoey Carter flew 13-5.25 to set her PR and place fourth in that event. The Saxons also got PRs from Strimback and sopho­ more Chloe Pirtle in the girls’ long jump. On ±e track, it wasn’t only the throwers succeeding for the Saxons. The 800-meter sprint medley relay team of junior Isaac Lilley, Ember Twiss, junior Balian Marlett and freshman Lilly Randall won in 1:56.94 in a race that includes two 100-meter runs, a 200-meter leg and a 400-meter leg. Wayland opened the meet with the team offreshman Bre Hoogewind, senior Maurgan Howard, freshman Mikayla Lenhart and senior Dylan Pallettwinning the 4000-meter distance medley relay in 12 minutes 36.99 seconds. Pallett rode the heels of Saxon senior Brandon Simmons for a bit before making his move to get his Wildcats the win. The Saxon team of Pirtle, sophomore Logan Kimmel, sophomore Caroline Randall and Simmons placed second in 12:43.31. The Wildcats also set a meet record in the 4x800-meter relay and the high jump relay. That high jump relay for the Wildcats was powered by senior Carter Marquard clearing 6-2 and senior Carter Williamson and sophomore Gavin How­ ard both clearing 6-0, and girls’ heights of 4-9, a new PR by senior Addyson Moyle, 4-9 by sophomore Gwen Howard and a PR of 4-2 by junior Taylor Vriesenga. Delton Kellogg’s leader in the girls’ high jump also set a PR with junior Lily DeVries clearing 4-6. 4 I ?•* p -I «5 ’’J? > I— • V. » A ilfik. 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Hackett Catholic Pre was fourth with a score of 320 ahead of Vicksburg 325, Kalamazoo Christian 327, Charlotte 328, Byron Center 329, Zeeland West 330 and Mattawan 331. Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kel­ logg were also a part of the day’s action. The DK boys were 12th with an overall score of 344 and Thomapple Kellogg was 20th with a 359. Junior Tyler Howland was the Delton Kellogg leader with an 83 that put him 35th individually, Delton Kellogg also had sophomore Grady Matteson score an 85, freshman Jason Marshall an 87 and junior Carter Brickley an 89. The Saxon team got an 87 from junior Bronson Elliott, a 94 from freshman Andrew Barton and a 101 from junior Cayden Cappon. Sophomore Parker Dahley led the Thomapple Kellogg team with a score of 87. Senior Will Nathan scored an 88 and senior Ryan Skidmore a 90. The TK team had seniors Kylan Pratt and Tyler Voss tie for the team’s fourth score with 94s. The only guys better than Jensen on the day were Gull Lake senior Hank Livingston who shot a three-under 69, Loy Norrix senior Isaac Scavarda (74) and Vicksburg senior Rilley Briggs (75). Gull Lake had three guys in the top ten. Sophomore Jaxon Chapdelaine shot a 76 to place fifth individually and senior Joseph Blondia was eighth with a 77. Rounding out the top four for the tournament champs was junior Luke Coffinger with an 81. The Saxons return to action Friday hosting the Saxon Invite at the Legacy in Hastings. The Saxons head to the Laingsburg Wolfpack Open Saturday. On Monday, the Saxons head to Cedar Creek Golf Club for a contest with Battle Creek Lakeview. ♦ ♦ I. )■ ? F / > - Saxon senior Brandon Simmons races a step or two ahead of Wayland senior Dylan Pallett during the final leg of the 4000-meter Mixed Distance Medley Relay during the annual Saxon Co-ed Relays Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Photos by Brett Bremer I t . *• The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ 4x400-meter relay team cruised to a 1 O-second victory over the Kalama­ zoo Christian foursome in the final event in Kalamazoo Wednesday to secure a team win. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams both went 1-1 in a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division duals hosted by Parchment Wednes­ day, April 23. The Delton Kellogg boys outscored Kalamazoo Christian 64-60, but fell to the host Parchment team 94-30. The DK team of seniors Cyrus Bain, Miki Hovi and Jaime Saura and freshman Ryan Sinclair finished behind a pair of Parchment teams in the final event ofthe night, but turned in a time of4 minutes 2.89 seconds to beat the Comet foursome in the race and secure five points to boost the DK Panthers into the lead. Overall in the three-team meet the DK boys had just two wins. Junior Tyler Howland upped his personal record in the high jump to 5 feet 6 inches to win that one. DK sophomore Landon Madden ran to a winning time of 52.84 seconds in the 400-meter dash, his fastest 400 of the season. The DK boys ’ team had its hurdlers at their best. Junior Carter Lynch was the runner-up in the 110-meter high hurdles with a PR of 19.23 and he also set his PR in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in a third-place finish. Freshman teammate Ryan Sinclair was the runner-up in those 300 hurdles with a PR of 49.05. Parchment senior Elijah Dam «» J— e 4 ''' 0* I I 4 V fV J J d'.l «•«*- « I i. «I V 4''' I I 5 ‘f I J c • ifr. .. f * r • •e y i) I I i'* / 7.: b I * rI I i i II M« * > I J 7 ‘A. < i 4 J ‘ J?'- f r I J .4 •, r ( 0* -• S' yr'-t.J T’i ^-5.6 t si iV ■ '•1 • ‘ r "• .1 I -S' J’ 4 c f » ' I r’7^ f,. SG ,/SJ ‘J i“ t -t- 1 r '» -T-* f L .I •.* I •> ron-Webster won the two boys’ hurdles races Wednesday, taking the 300 hurdles in 48.38 and the 110s in 18.93. Parchment senior Deven Berner won the shot put and the discus, with DK guys scoring runner-up finishes in both throws. DK sophomore Evan Fleser was the runner-up in the discus with a throw of 101-0. DK senior Cooper Sandusky was the runner-up in the shot put with a mark of 40-4, In the field, the DK team also had junior Nick Muday set a PR in the pole vault by clearing 12-0 for the first time. That earned him a runner-up finish behind Kalamazoo Christian senior Ayden VanDusen who cleared 13-9. The DK girls took a 68-44 win over Parchment while falling 78-46 to Kalamazoo Christian. The DK girls took three individual wins on the day. Senior Kylie Main ran her fastest 1600 of the season to win that race in 6:02.89. DK junior Violet Kokx won the shot put at 27-7. DK junior Izabelle Gruber won the long jump with a personal record leap of 14-6. Gruber was the runner-up in both the girls’ hurdles races. She had a season-best time of 18.24 in the 100-meter hurdles and finished the 300-meter low hurdles in 54.60. Main added a runner-up time of 2:47.96 in the 800. The DK teams were set to return to SAC Valley action April 30 at Martin taking on the Clippers and Lawton Blue Devils. DK travels to Parchment Friday, May 2, for the Parchment Relays. Lawton Plays host to the SAC Championship Meet May 5. y*! 1 ) �» J U Ji 1 10 Thursday, May I, 2025 I HiFHASTINGSBAHMER wwwHastingsBanner com IS Olivia Friddle returns to pole vault for Saxon girls rr: 14 J • 71 R ./• ___ F t •r I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took a long time to get back up that high. Hastings junior Olivia Friddle cleared the bar at 9 feet 9 inches in the girls’ pole vault at the Grand Valley State Univer­ sity Indoor Laker Challenge to start her freshman varsity track and field season in the spring of 2023. She closed that season clearing the bar at 9-9 in the pole vault at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals. A knee injury suffered in the winter of a FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt cotleclor attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the cir­ cuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starling promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con­ tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated June 23, 2022, and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 28.2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michi­ gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min­ utes 19 seconds West 41742 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be­ ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Together with all fixtures, tenements, he­ reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 PR #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort­ gagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri­ od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac­ tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele­ phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 her sophomore season wiped out what was left of those varsity girls' basketball and wrestling campaigns, kept her off the volleyball court last fall, and wij 1 out her junior basketball and wrestling seasons. She opened this junior track and field season taking a few turns in the shot put and the discus, winningthe shot put in three of her four meets so far, and ran in a race for the first time last Friday, the Throwers 4xl00-meter dash at the Saxon Co-ed Relays another win. Friddle competed in the pole vault again NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. No­ tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat­ ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchas­ er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in­ formation. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor^), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav­ ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated Feb­ ruary 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich­ igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par­ tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on Febru­ ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en­ tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort­ gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2; The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi­ gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de­ grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 41742 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi­ taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par­ cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban­ doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re­ demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expira­ tion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore­ closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 Tuesday at Pennfield for the first time since the 2023 State Finals, and cleared the bar al 8 feel 6 inches lo win the event while the Saxon girls were scoring an 89-48 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win over the host Panthers. Friddle also won the shot put with a mark of 32 feel 3 inches, a season best so far. The Hastings girls had the five best performances in the shot pul as a learn and the five best performances in the discus. Friddle was third in that one with a throw of77-7, SeniorteammateNaomi Grummet won it with a throw of 100-4. Olivia’s younger sister Bella Friddle, the 2024 D2 stale high jump champion, won that event by clearing the bar at 5-6 Tuesday and also won the long jump with a leap of 16-3. Hastings also had PRs in a couple of runner-up finishes in those field events. Freshman Jayden Evans cleared 7-0 in the pole vault and sophomore Ember Twiss fired off a leap of 15-3 in the long jump. Bella Friddle was a three-time champ on the day. She also won the 2(X)-meter dash in a personal record time of26.82 seconds. Somebody beat her in the 400-meter dash through, her freshman teammate Lilly Randall. Randall won the 400 in 1 min­ ute 5.76 seconds and Friddle came in al 1:06.72 - both new PRs. Sophomore distance star Caroline Ran­ dall was a part of four wins for the Saxons. She took the 1600-melerrun in 5:51.78, the 800-meter run in 2:36.84 and the 3200-meterrun in 12:12.47. Caroline also anchored the Saxon 4x800-meter relay team that won in 12:00.83. She was joined in that victory by sophomores Zikarra Warner, Lilianna Enyart and Chloe Pirtle. Madelyn Hensel matched Caroline’s four wins for the Panther team. She took the 100-meter hurdles in 18.64 seconds and the 300-meter low hurdles in 54.23. Pirtle was the runner-up in both of those races with a PR of 59.40 in the 300s, just ahead of teammate Warner who also set a PR lo place third (59.67). Hensel was also a part of winning 4x 1 OO-mcicr and 4x200-meter relay learns for the Pennfield girls. As exciting as things were for the Saxon girls on the day. there was some excitement in the boys' meet loo with the dual coming down to the final race. The Pennfield foursome of Aiden Bammer, Hunter jones, Connor Wood and Deondre Manalac manged to ouirace the Saxon team of Logan Kimmel, Maverik Peake. Micah Johnson and Balian Marlell to win the 4x400-meler relay for their team and clinch a 69-68 victory overall. The H aslings boys had another great day in the pole vault with junior Isaac Lilley clearing 12-3 and sophomore Liam Renner getting over the bar at 11-3. The placed I-2 with their new PR leaps. Peake was third in that event at 10-6. Junior Odin Twiss seta PR for the Saxon boys in winning the shot put with a mark of 45-1.5, and he was also the runner-up in the discus with a throw of 118-8. Saxon junior Balian Marlett won the long jump with a PR of 18-10 and he was the runner-up in the high jump with a season-best height of 5-6, Marlette also teamed with senior Luca Di Bernardo, Marlett and Kimmel to win the 4x200-meter relay in 1:39.10. Kimmel had a fast day with a PR of 24.00 to win the 200-meter dash too. The Saxons were solid in the distance races with senior Brandon Simmons winning the 800-meter run in 2:14.62 and senior teammale Micah Johnson second in 2:15.94. those two sent 1 -2 in the 1600-meter run loo with Simmons finishing in 4:48.53 and Johnson in 5:17.20. Simmons added a winning time of 10:21.48 in the 3200-meier run. Saxon sophomore Caleb Kramer wont he 300-meter low hurdles in 47.85 seconds, and set his PR in the 110-meter high hur­ dles at 18.30 in a runner-up finish behind Pennfield senior Brevin Bailey who turned in a PR ofhis own of 17.88. Bailey was the runner-up to Kramer in the 300 hurdles. "J .A ■ • Z *1 ri*'- * K I ' at V am b'' Uub 9 ■ • V ' I I { rX,. / jilfr I r A t I I •• 1 w X I I J hr .. f;' 1 lbr< 1 •bl V *> •• iBi . . . lUt7»r I t p*' <1 • 1 I I I 4 g rI I /1 J-Z,. I I » •' I a , 1 'X r < --y? >1 -1 R I 4 ( zt •p i I 1 11’ I I I t t I I i I •' t I t I I ••'tr ■ I ►•*11 If J 1 > -ft I I 1 4r • II I I I I ' :: r k . u■ I J I ( i; ; fr rl J ; I L > ' I * J /If V I : ' .1 J W 1 4 Ji ■ i. { i r OT • ’ . ; 11 U I '’’B |l^'^-te v< 1 e I T H I T. I Ui <1^ jui- 1 I i ii rt# i Saxon softball has a couple tough days in the Interstate-8 i J ■d * I ‘-W <• nt I- r pr » :W i I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Aleena Stahlhood and Taegan Anderson each threw a three-inning no-hitter as Harp­ er Creek took a pair of Interstate-8 Athletic Conference wins over Hastings Tuesday. The Beaver varsity softball team beat the Hastings girls 15-0 in the opener with Stahlhood striking out seven and walking one to get the win in Battle Creek. Anderson struck out five and walked two in her three innings in the circle in game two, another 15-0 Beaver victory. The Saxons fall to 0-6 in the 1-8 with the pair of defeats. Coldwater took 16-1 and 14-Owinsover the Hastings girls last Thursday, April 24. The Saxons’ one run in the opener at Coldwater was a home run off the bat of third baseman Audrey Aicken. Kylee Bosworth and Meredith Ansorge had doubles in that 16-1 bailgame to start the afternoon for the Saxons and Kayden Brown also singled. Coldwater pitcher Mackenzie Searing no-hit the Saxons in game two. She struck out five and walked one in the five-inning complete game. In between those two conference doubleheaders, the Saxons put some runs together in a pair of losses against visiting Gull Lake Monday. The Blue Devils scored a 19-18 win in the opener and then took game two 9-4. Bosworth had a huge game one at the plate. Leading off, she was 4-for-6 with a double and a triple. She scored thee runs and drove in two. Bennet was 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBIs. The Blue Devils stayed away from Lily Dingena who walked three times. Hastings had 11 hits to 16 for the Blue Devils. Hastings built an 8-0 lead through two innings and things were back and forth from there. The Blue Devils pulled within 15-14 with three runs in the top of the sixth inning and then took an 18-15 lead with four runs in the top of the seventh. The Saxons had an answer with three runs in the home half of the seventh, but the Blue Devils managed to push across a run in the top of the eighth on a two-out, RBI double from B Taylor. Ansorge started on second base in the bottom of the eighth, but never got the chance to advance as a few pop outs ended the Saxons’ chances. In game two, it was the Blue Devils that built the early lead despite the Saxons outhitting them 10-6 for the game. The Saxons were hurt by four errors that led to a couple unearned runs. Bennett led that Saxon offense with a sin­ gle and a triple in three at-bats. She drove in one run and scored once. Bosworth was 2-for-2 with a single and a double. Aicken had two hits for the Saxons too. Hastings is scheduled to visit Otsego for two this afternoon, May 1, and will return to Interstate-8 play on Tuesday, May 6, at home against Parma Western. Harper Creek sweeps 1-8 set with Saxon baseball I 1 I 2-1 into the fourth when the Beavers struck Sports Editor for four runs. Denton had the only Saxon hit in game two off ofBeaver pitcher Tanner Alderson. He struck out three in three innings on the Harper Creek swept its Interstate-8 Athletic Conference doubleheader with visiting Hastings Tuesday afternoon in Battle Creek. The Saxons got a solid start fi'om Colten Denton in game one as he allowed just two earned runs through five innings, but the Beavers benefitted from four unearned runs in a 6-1 win. Harper Creek followed up with a 15-0, three-inning win in game two. The two losses drop the Saxons to 0-6 in the Interstate-8 this spring. Denton was charged with two earned runs on seven hits and three walks in the opener. He struck out one. Kyle Jousma c losed things out with a perfect inning ofrelieffor Hastings in which he struck out one. Spencer Wilkins was 2-for-4 at the top of the Saxon line-up with a pair of singles. Denton, Isaiah Wilson and Grady Reed each had a single for the Saxons too, Denton scored the team’s lone run of the afternoon in the top of the first inning, but the Beavers struck for two runs in the home half of the inning. The game hung at *! I 1 ,J I I 1 I u I 1 J ; 1 • 4r 1 I J f f I r I I > Il - I ’ -s 4 1 . 4 1 J r I I I 1 I J i I itR I I i T r ? F I ! S • • a XU I . J i i 1 r ' J I 1 t I 1 1 I t ’ .'7 I J f I - \ ) p t f I r J I t r I r . I I 1 « p I n .1 * » X I I » k J L 1 1 r I 4 tI- I* 1 '* 4 ' til * 4 W• « .w ' ti * *A 1 M- .V M ir? I u- z ' I TTl M; 4. J . J - L. 1 I I I .>«W^ ■' 4 J I I * " 1 **• r» •J mound. Connor Rosenburg got the win in game one for the Beavers going the full seven innings. He struck out four and walked four, and the only run against him was unearned. Coldwater took two from the Saxons last Thursday, April 24, inthel-S.TheCardinals scored 11-4 and 11-1 wins. The Cardinals managed a few unearned runs against Denton in game one that af­ ternoon too. He allowed three earned runs (seven total) on seven hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out one. At the plate in game one in Coldwater, Hastings had seven hits. Reed was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Wilkins and Denton also had two hits each and Colton Baker and Wilson had one each. Baker and Jackson Hayes both earned RBIs. In game two, the Saxons had six singles one each for Wilkins, Dustin Lampart, Reed, Wilson, Hunter Tomlinson and Jous­ ma, Reed had his team’s lone RBI. •. Ik' . I ' *. r' M - ♦ r I > J'* I B >— I I ■' l.‘ f I .. • tli I J I , I i i I I 1 'J Tn • / e T I I 1 I I- 7 s.. p tl. {< f r I I ■I i i > ■ I f 'k • I V I 1 joDJawi . 1 ’•I •h.. ’ 1 □ I I r I 1 I I I h I, 4 'b y I T i I I ’ll I r , 1. ■ rA KI 1 I> i 2 y > k I ) r I, * I( h I 1 ( I I 4 t < k I IiUm* . Brett Bremer J .' J I ( JF* * a' �L. J I V\ k h V > t •l k 1 ■ Beat up Saxon soccer squad chasing first conference victory »-.x k ‘lih T « k f* Wk xv asin.^ 'V I .rtf A i'^-. 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X r * Iff' r I » 9 >v //A r f ^9 ♦ p4 5 I I I I H'' * ■ i VJX/A I V < r to &k -A , *»L* > .if# 4 i • * *7 <>•4^ 4WP" %A J ^>V c 4 W 1 RK > * > 1 *i I.- ; . to 4. -Af A to .« k * y -Jir^ >* ,r^ < 4J • t s The Saxons’ Lakaya Evans shoots in to get the ball away from Jackson Northwest’s Maddy McCall during the second half of their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference match on Pierce Field in Hastings Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer Hastings. The Saxons will look to bounce back against a tough Parma Western team at home Friday evening and then will go on the road next Wednesday, May 7, to take on Pennfield. 5rT A vw^ ifi>r * sv« \. r . 5 A *** k s X X X 1 MlUBteW '. Xf ik*i I 3«7r r 1 » - - 4.<. : » I '■ * k **!**'•* 2 k * t * ’ *"5 • «. i>i*' I 1 a - 4 « .J ' to < Hastings junior fourth singles player Gracie Wilson hits a shot back at her foe from Plainwell during the Plainwell Quad Saturday afternoon at Otsego High School. Griffith 7-5, 6-4. The Bulldogs won the rest ofthe contested fl ights in straight sets. Wayland took a 5-2 win over the Sax­ ons Saturday with Lilley scoring a de­ fault victory at number three and fourth singles player Gracie Wilson pullingout a super tiebreaker to win over Wayland senior Brynna Cain. Wilson won the opening set 6-2, but Cain battled back for a 7-5 win in the second set. Wilson closed out the win with a 12-10 victory in the super tiebreaker. The Saxons and Wildcats also had a super tiebreaker decide things at second doubles where the Wayland duo of Teagan Robinson and Hayden Keena took a 6-7, 6-3, (10-8) win over Fergusen and Herbert. The doubles matches were all hotly contested. Edger and Randall were nar­ rowly beaten 6-4, 6-3 by the Wildcats’ Ava Longstreet and Maizie Bollone. At fourth doubles, the Wildcat duo of Hannah Bogema and Isabella Bogema pulled off a 7-5, 6-4 win over Morton and Milanowski. Lilley has been on a roll lately at third singles. She took a 6-1, 6-7(3), (10-5) win over Parma Western’s Natalie Hyde in an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference dual Thursday for the Saxons’ lone point in a 7-1 team loss. That loss to the Panthers moved the Saxon record to 1-2 in the 1-8 so far this spring. • \ ■ 1 * J yr # tote ’ir. < < bl \ »“*• -« - 'X Air^ - *•»« • il i A to 11 f t f 8 I 1./ i* r * -V s , s .<•- V i ♦ b I Ik '.V if « ** * Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings closed things out with its most competitive dual of the day Sat­ urday at the Plainwell Quad. The Saxons were 0-3 on the day with a bit of a shorthanded line-up, but pushed the host Trojans to a 5-3 finish in the last of three duals. Hastings picked up a point on the singles side with sophomore Alexa Lilley outscoring junior Anna Hall 6-3,6-3 at third singles. Lilley was undefeated on the day. The Saxons pulled out a pair of dou­ bles wins in that dual with Plainwell. The freshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall outscored Plainwell seniors Alison VanDyke and Brynn Merica 10-6 in a super tiebreaker to close things out after the two teams split sets at third doubles. The Plainwell girls won the opening set 6-2, but the Saxon youngsters rallied for a 6-1 win in the ■ second set. ( Junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski at fourth doubles for the Saxons took a 6-4,6-1 win over Plainwell seniors Audrey Thom and Eliza Degeyter. The Saxons were playing without a first singles player Saturday with senior Madison Deal out with an injury. The team also had Ava Herbert filling in for sophomore Sophia Haywood at second doubles with senior teammate Ella Fergusen and junior Ellie Cousins up to first doubles to team with Isabella Gee for the day with her regular partner Lauren Gee currently out of the line-up. With Herbert up from the JV and the freshman third doubles duo performing well, Hastings head coach Andrew Haines is pleased with the way that the middle school program is really start­ ing to be a feeder for the high school program. Lilley picked up the lone win for the Saxons in a 7-1 loss to Otsego Saturday, outscoring Otsego sophomore Lydia f t tor h wv Lilley undefeated for Saxons at Plainwell Quad « ^4Rk * w. ■ j I f w *k <1 to to^to •. >1 4 * I to rf jw, ’ ♦n * » •’‘TL “W* Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxon team in the meat of the fnterstate-8 Athletic Conference sched­ ule isn’t the one the Saxons were really expecting to have competing. The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team fell to 0-2 in the Interstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference this spring with a 2-1 loss to visiting Jackson Northwest Fri­ day evening on Pierce Field in Hastings. Northwest scored once in the first hal f, and then both teams found the net in the second half as the Mounties improved to I -1 in conference play with the win. The Saxons have shuffled players up from the JV throughout the spring. Returning starters Dez Mathis and Kalli Koning looked on from the sideline during the contest with the Mounties. The Saxons are 4-7 overall this season and had a three match win streak going before opening the 1-8 season Iasi week Wednesday with an 8-0 loss at Harper Creek. West Michigan Aviation Academy scored a 9-1 win over the Saxons in a non-conference match Monday in t k 9 <!!■ Thursday, May 1, 2025 11 I % s A-* K THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I in r 10 I •. . J• Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prernises. or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sate. Placing the highest bid at the sate does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name{s) of the mortgagor(s); Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as ’ nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 29, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $287660.37 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows; Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28. a distance of 962.01 feet; thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes 12 seconds East, at right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594.42 feet; thence North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feel; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feel; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 33717 feet to the place of beginning. Subject Io and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows; Commencing al the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 33717 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feel; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County, Michigan Common street address (if any); 14950 Loon Lake Dr. Bellevue, Ml 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 17 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING Aprils, 2025-7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield. Watson, Bellmore. Mayack. Hall. James Absent; None Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to add Township Board Liaison Report to the agenda Roll Call Vole - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the one year contract with Thomapple Township Emergency Services Roll Call Vote 6-1, motion passes Motion to reject Hastings City proposal for a feasibility study Roll Cal! Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to propose 425 Agreement with COH Roll Call Vote - 5-2, motion passes Motion to approve a hold harmless agreement for fireworks display Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the contingent license for Pure Green Leaf Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Adjournment 9:13 pm Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday. May 15, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by JOHN HINKLE and PETRA HINKLE, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor"), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michigan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the Mortgagee”), dated September 24, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 1. 2018, as Instrument No. 2018-009466 (the Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($19,20783). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The South 300 feet of Lot 31, Algonquin North Shore Subdivision, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 50. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1615 Pleasant View Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-13-080-020-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) slating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: April 10,2025 HASTINGS SAVINGS BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW. Suite 1500 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32274393 II u ) f �t 41^ Ci i i r I J J If 12 Thursday, May 1, 2Q25 THE HASTINGS BANNER / WWW HastingsBanner com . Lions can’t quite chase down Bronson girls, fall 3-2 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Twice the Lions cut a two-goal Bron­ son lead in half, hut they couldn’t quite find an equalizer in a 3-2 loss to the vis­ iting Vikings in Big 8 Conference action Monday at Maple Valley High School. Bronson scored on a breakaway mid­ way through the first half and then got behind the Lion defensive line again in the opening minutes of the second half to take a 2-0 lead. Senior exchange student Ines Sanchez broke in on the right side of the Viking box and converted on a one-on-one chance against the Viking keeper with 17:07 to go to finally get the Lions on the scoreboard. Both teams put a free kick into the net in the final 15 minutes to finish the scoring. First Bronson found the net with 14:12 to play to go up 3-1. The Lions cut the lead back to one with Claire Seume shooting a low, hard free kick from just outside the Viking box that glanced off a Viking defender and into the goal. The Lions fall to 1-4 in the Big 8 Conference with the loss. They will be at home again Thursday to take on Comstock and then face Big 8 leading Quincy next week, May 5. The Lions do get another shot at Bronson on the road May 12. Lion head coach Richard Seume was already looking forward to making some adjustments for the next meeting with the Vikings as his girls met following Monday’s defeat. He was excited for his team to get the chance to get in its first practice in a week on Tuesday afternoon. There are some things to work on. He’d like to see his defensive line mark up a bit better to prevent some of those breakaways the Vikings managed, and while the Lion offense worked the ball forward fairly well there is still some experience to gain in whafto do in that final third of the offensive zone. The Lions were one or two touches away a number of times from getting the ball in the back of the net. A couple of the Lions’ best scoring chances came early in the contest with Sanchez and fellow seniors Isabel Emer­ ick and Grace Widenhofer moving the ball well together on the attack. Those mostly started with the ball outside passed into the middle of the Viking defense. It’s something the Lions have been working on, and coach Seume would still like to see some more improvements on the attack. The last couple games have been that way. They keep that defensive line back. We only have a couple girls that can get the ball over it. If you can’t get the ball over it, then you have to find a different way,” coach Seume said. “Sometimes, maybe it’s wrong or maybe it is right, but the game inside the game they have to be able to figure that out. It's the same way in life too. You can’t beat your head against the wall three, four, five, six, seven times. I tell them that all the time. Sometimes, you have to figure out what to do.” Senior Makenna Barnum-Suttles continues her transition from a center back to goalie. Slowed by an injury early on in the season, she moved back into the goal and coach Seume said she is performing as well as any keeper in the conference. The Bronson girls had a few more breakaway attempts than the ones they scored on, and Barnum-Suttles did a good job of coming off her line to deflect a few shots away or take the ball away before the Vikings could get a shot off. “She has been oustanding,” coach Seume said. “She stepped in when her knee started bothering her in the second game, and she hasn’t looked back ... I think she has done phenomenal.” He’s shuffled his line-up a bit to make sure there is some speed on the back line. He had freshman Lydia Emerick and Claire Seume in the back throughout 4< <v t r 4 f « .A '*5 the ballgame to deal with the Vikings' speed up top. The loss dropped the Lions to 1-7 overall this season. Springport look a 5-0 conference win over the Lions last Thursday, April 23, and then the Lions were bested 3-0 at Barry County Chris­ tian Friday, April 25. “I feel like we've improved all year long,” Seume said. Springport beat the Lions 8-1 in the conference opener in early April. Even though last week’s loss was a shut out, he though his girls had a couple near misses that could have had the final score even closer than the five-goal dif­ ference it turned out to be. That was even with a bit of a short-handed line-up. “They’re playing hard. They’re doing a great job. They’re getting better and better,” coach Seume said. u. 4^ » se s f 1 I s r j; - LOK. ItflD* I, Maple Valley junior Claire Seume turns and waves to the crowd after scoring a goal on a free kick in the second half of her team's Big 8 Conference match against Bronson at Maple Valley High School Monday. I . i I , I « I »•* h 4^ « t a -r? IJ fjlR J z I p 9* J f •• i I 4 i I L I ’JP’ F >* * j 0 r * 4 ' 1 I *4 a * • iitZ': kZ I • li 1 I w i :f- i, d Ifi A i i I* I 4 < r 4 A*" if*' I \ * V i 4» •s I I c(S It i I I 1 - (f { »*» > t uS? I B * .iSti W t' •» w * Maple Valley senior Isabel Emerick pushes forward with the ball as Bronson’s Klensly Hernandez (20) and Amy Barajas Ruiz (4) give chase during the first half of their Big 8 Conference match at Maple Valley High School Monday. f* L M * J ♦ I r**' M2. 0 I >0 • >» I ■ * iss*-*’; 1 5 Photos by Brett Bremer J. I s 4. / t r 4: •Jf » . . • Hi* • a <l’i Lion ladies beat Bronson at Big 8 track tri Seniors have speedy day as LHS boys push Orioles Brett Bremer Sports Editor tf Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity girls’ track and field team got its fkst victory of the Big 8 Conference season at a three-team meet hosted by Reading Wednesday afternoon. The Lion ladies are now 1-3 in the conference after scoring a 59-48 win over Bronson while also falling 76-43 to the hosts from Reading. The Lion boys were bested in both of their duals to fall to 0-4 in the conference so far this spring. They were downed 85-38 by Bronson and 87-39 by the Reading boys. Maple Valley sophomore Audrey Burpee had two wins on the day to help her team earn a victory. She set her PR at 1 minute 5.58 seconds in the 400-meter dash to beat out her nearest competitor by over a second and she won by nearly five seconds in the 300-meter low hurdles with a time of56.63. She also added a runner-up mark of4 feet 6 inches in the high jump, a heigh matched by teammate Athena Morehouse who set her PR by clearing that height and placed fourth overall. The Lion ladies also had freshman No­ elle Clinkscales win the long jump with a mark of 12-7.25. Lion juniors Ariel Kenyon and Izabelle Soper teamed with sophomores Kenzie Soper and Leannah Johnson to win the 4x800-meter relay in 11:36.56. Izabelle Soper also had athird-place time of 1:01.91 in the 300 hurdles. Kenyon set her PR with a runner-up time of 3:20.25 in the 800-meter run. The Lion duo of Morehouse and Sienna Lowe placed 2-3 in the 100-meter dash and Lowe ran her fastest 200-meter dash of the season to place second in that race. The Lion sprinters also had a 2-3 finish in the boys’ 200-meter dash as senior Jer­ emiah Penny and freshman Gavin Swift finished in those spots, both setting a new PR. Penny hit the finish line in 24.95 and Swift in 25.27. Reading junior Brayden Wright was the only guy faster than them in the race. He clocked in at 23.75. Wright also won the 100-meter dash in 11.54 and helped his team to wins in the 4x 100-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay. Kelvin Nevins-Davis improved his PR in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles to 42.77 in a victory and he also placed third in the 110-meter high hurdles with a PR of 17.28. He added a winning jump of 5-4 in the high jump too. Swift pushed his PR in the long jump to 17-9 in a third place finish for the Lions. In the field, the Lions also got a PR from junior Tyrese Robinson-El in the shot put. His mark of36-0 earned him second place. The Maple Valley teams were back in action Friday and the Lion boys were 13th and the girls 14th at the Webberville Spartan Invitational. Burpee and Nevins-Davis had the top finishes for the Lion teams. Burpee was the runner-up in the 300-meter low hurdles with a new personal record time of 52.59. She also placed fourth in the high jump by clearing 4-8. Morehouse was eighth in the high jump at 4-6. Nevins-Davis had a runner-up leap of 6-0 in the boys’ high jump and he placed third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 43.95 and fourth in the 1 lO-meter high hurdles in 43.95. The Lions also had the co-ed4x400-meter relay team of Morehouse, Nevins-Da­ vis, Burpee and Jeremiah Penny place fifth in 4:20.00 and the co-ed 4x800-meter relay team ofjunior Ben Mater, Kenyon, sophomore Quincy Page and Soper place sixth in 11:37.58. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Senior Riley Johnson ran his fast­ est 1600 of the season and senior Troy Acker ran his fastest 400 yet, but it wasn’t quite enough to get the Lakewood varsity boys’ track and field team its first conference win of the season Monday. Charlotte scored a 75-62 win over the Lakewood boys to drop the Vi­ kings to 0-6 in conference duals so far this spring. Johnson won the 1600-meter run with a season-best time of 4 minutes 56.08 seconds that is less than three seconds off his personal record time from the end of his junior season. Acker, a new varsity track and field athlete who made the move over from baseball this spring season, won the 400-meter dash in 53.14 seconds. That duo also teamed with sopho­ more Michael Goodemoot and senior Donny Wells to win the 4x400-meter relay in 3:47.45 at the end ofthe meet. Wells had another solid day for the Lakewood boys. He won the 100-meter dash in 11.98 seconds, the 200-meter dash in 23.64 and he was second to Acker in the 400-meter dash with a time of 53.31 - the first time all season anyone has beaten him in the 400. Acker was also the runner-up to Wells in the 200-meter dash with a PR of 24.38. Johnson added a runner-up time of2:18.05 in the 800-meter run, fin­ ishing behind Charlotte junior Nick ., > t J t 1 I ' tf I I I Hoogstra (2:11.14). Viking sophomore Kaden Rohrbacher was the 3200-meter winner with a time of 11:25.55. The Viking team also had freshman Skyler Oberlin win the pole vault by clearing 10-6 and tallied a sweep of the three scoring spots in the discus. Junior Gavin McGarry won the discus with a throw of 126-5, ahead of sophomore Clayton Goethals at 98-11 and junior Joseph Pruitt with a PR of 96-11. The Lakewood ladies are now 1 -5 in conference duals this season. They were bested 119-17 by the Charlotte girls. Freshman Heidi Carter was second in the 100-meter dash for Lake wood with a time of 14.31 and second in the 200-meter dash in 29.66. Char­ lotte senior Elina Byers took both of those races. Junior pole vaulter Taylor Carpen­ ter had the lone win for the Lakewood girls clearing the bar at 8-6. Viking senior Kara Fedewa was the runner-up in the shot put with a mark of 28-0. Charlotte sophomore Sunny Sparks won the shot put and led an Oriole sweep of the discus scoring. Baylee Moore was also a two-time individual event winner for Charlotte taking both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter low hurdles. Lakewood is set to go to the Stockbridge Invitational Friday and then will close out the season of CAAC White duals at Eaton Rapids Tuesday, May 6. I 1 / w p A:. I L* t isaa’F/ 1 - u* * > 'p < 1 r I fnr/'j’' b r • I Zl'f 4 > ' J , xOt T ■i i‘ I'r^'' ] '2 AA- qr/.’ 11. >’ ■ UjZV. • ■ ie r J J .1/ ' p-n.-P 'x.;. 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Springport took the day’s team victory with an overall score of 168 ahead of b I I I I I I <1 ft n 'SF^ * Wb i* ■ 1 f* 5 r I t I ( -I : ■ I « w iff I 6 Quincy 170, Stockbridge 190, Concord 192, Bronson 205, Union City 240 and a 2^: I I I i Maple Valley 275. Springport had two of the day’s top scorers. Junior Maximilian Argumedo was the individual champ with a score of 37. His sophomore teammate Brody 1 'GiU 1 r r w I *i:>5h;V:' * « I ft. I "B . fl • f*' .4* . ■ 4 B. < 1 Baum shot a 38. Stockbridge junior Wyatt Lose and Quincy junior Brayion Estlow both shot 38s to tie Baum for second. Springport also got a 44 from senior Rayna Salazar and a 49 fromjunior Stone 4 J 'I ■ W " S. J fla f -k< ■ •V n 11 1 - ’■Is. - ■'=? 'a. J a q J I r i = lrn y f -i f ■ y r'li b /< f J':!! 1. i! 'I.*. 'S t'l Overweg. ♦ ♦ \ I * a I Sports Editor Mexico, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Glitter Jars for Teens, 3:30 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Homestead Journey: Steps to a Self-Sufficient Life, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 - Community health workers, 10 a.m.; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy work­ shop, 2 p.m..; Writers’ Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is availabie by calling the library, 269-945-4263. I ■ I Brett Bremer SCHEDULE Thursday, May 1 - Movie Memories & Milestones watches the 1948 com­ edy “Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House," starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas, 5 p.m. Friday, May 2 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 - Foraging walk at the Bliss Riverfront Park Food Forest with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 9 a.m. Monday, May 5 - Crafting Passions. 10 a.m.; Vibrant Birding Adventures: Capturing the Colors of Chiapas, Brett Bremer I *: I I I I I I- II t s •> �p I 1 I in** t J I i fl! ♦ 1 >, Fl A k Ht Pi« •.s h' t 4 ‘ r The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ tennis team is 1-2I in OK Gold Conference duals this spring after a 6-2 loss to visiting West Catholic on a blustery' day in Middleville Tuesday. TK varsity girls’ tennis coach Philip Sylvestre said he sees his young team making progress. There were close bouts throughout the line-up. The Trojans’ lone singles victory was a 6-3, 7-5 third singles win from junior Natileigh Merchant over Falcon freshman Elyse Foster. TK also picked up a point at fourth doubles where the team of Carli O^e and Ava Zellmer outscored the West Catholic V J *> Y III * >•« f Ji3’ / r '»* I. f V r A 1 Ki H •J, f r .1 * 1 • X «4 fl 9L 4 '■ / 5 freshman duo ofMia Palachecki and Ashley Kumer 6-4,7-6. The Falcons won in two quick sets at first doubles, but the other two doubles wins for West Catholic were pretty tightly contested. The West Catholic freshman duo ofAlana Ryan and Olivia Marti rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over TK’s sophomore duo of Molly Alden and Cayla Brouwer at second doubles. At number three, the West Catholic team of freshman Ava Eitniear and junior Jolie Mondroski won in two close sets, 6-4, 7-6(5) over TK senior Natalie Culber and sophomore Chloe Yates. The TK ladies were set for another conference dual Wednesday, April 28, at Grand Rapids Union - marking the third one in three days. J rJ ■r '<i' 11 } w S ■ T ♦ • b "** ■Jfa. X P Hr . < ■ > bLw ■Uis ■/ s 4 ♦ b. -• 4 I ^4 I 1 • I t A. ^-’*1 r >1V k' ir*' 4 ■9 J : • '< I ♦ $ I I ) ) *< J 11 I z> J I t * Mi 'I 4^ X '4» » Another split in SAC Central play for DK baseball team I 1 Iff b Rlv ■ 9 i-b r Brett Bremer J 9 . .w I r 4 •• ! f J The Delton Kellogg varsity base­ ball team scored its third split of a Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division contest this spring against visiting Gobles Tuesday. The Panthers took the opener 10-6 and then the Tigers bounced back to win game two 15-9. The loss snapped a three-game win streak by the DK team, which won game two against Saugatuck last week and then knocked off Lawton 8-7 April 24. Delton Kellogg snapped a I-l tie in game on Tuesday with a run in the fourth, three in the fifth and then another run in the sixth. The Panthers were helped out by five Gobles errors. The Panthers also had ten hits int eh ballgame including a dou­ ble from Tucker Tack. He scored two runs in the ballgame. Dylan a I * tl i 4 * ne'e: >«nb *^4 J!TW d !« '. -A »•: J 4 > F *«» 11 9w« < f iW J la J « l<4dw* 3 I J & y k. 1 ’ 4 ' I i(M -1> I < < d I 9 S ue* » w e le 4^4* '•’x *4 ♦ A. . .• OWf ‘ '-’M w - J.'jiT XT - 'WiMH.-ii 5 Ii T » . V u. , *K •7 -A. k ^Mtanu. r » ♦ *** 'de *0 MU —l<Ah J » i » •> t b ;t t ( 4 4 . n : •7 Wxi I 9 * b It • I JStejS pusk Oioiss: •9 • z WWW '< th !.!•' Ml Fichtner, Gauge Stampfler and Owen Rogers had two hits apiece. Fichtner scored four runs in the lead-off spot going 2-for-2 with a walks and three RBIs. Keegan Hill, Elliot Rogers and Mitchell Swift had one hit each for Delton Kellogg. Swift drove in two runs and Rogers and Hill had one RBI each. Rogers was the winning pitcher. He allowed five runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six. Stampfler closed things out in the seventh, allowing one run. In game two, Gobles put up six runs in the third inning and seven in the fourth to wipe out what had been an 8-2 Delton lead after two innings. The Panthers made ten errors and the Tigers had ten hits. Of the 15 Tiger runs, only four were earned. Delton Kellogg had seven hits in the loss. Stampfler was 2-for-2 Sports Editor b. > '0 . fZ 4 * t« e' X \ *. ■ '• W. • V: I >5 W*! <>• A ..¥VL-''- A -A« A t < < » A k I Thomapple Kellogg junior Jordan Pranger fires a forehand back at her second singles opponent from West Catholic during their team's OK Gold Conference dual in Middleville Tuesday afternoon, Ptwrto by Bretl Bremer edged in the end in a super tiebreaker. Alden and Brouwer at number two doubles fell in two close sets including a tiebreaker at the end ofthe first set that the Bulldog team pulled out 13-11 before finishing ±e match with a 6-4 win in the second set. J « p nr t » 4 Gobles takes a pair with a few big Innings at Delton Kellogg wi± a triOpIe, a walk, a RBI and two runs scored. Swift tripled and drove in one run. Tack, Rogers and Fichtner had one hit apiece. Delton Kellogg was the one coming from behind last week. Lawton built a 7-3 lead through four innings in Delton. The Pan­ thers chipped away at that with three runs in the bottom of the fifth and then scored once in the bottom ofthe seventh to tie things up at 7-7. The Panthers finally scored the walk-olf win in the bottom of the ninth as Swift walked with one out, stole second, went to third on an error and eventually scored on a passed ball. Swift scored three runs in the ballgame. He was one of seven DK guys with one hit. The Delton Kellogg guys are back at it in the SAC Central Tuesday, May 6, at Black River for two ball­ games. They go to Watervliet for a couple contests Thursday, May 8. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Gobles broke things open with 13 runs in the top of the sixth inning of game one and went on to a sweep of its Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division dou­ bleheader in Delton Tuesday. The Tigers bested the Panthers 25-9 in the opener with that big late outburst and then won game two 16-0 in three innings. Gobles pitcher Daisy Jackson tossed a short no-hitter in game two walking two and striking out five. She also had a home run and a triple in the second inning of game two in which the Tigers scored 15 runs. She finished the game with three runs scored and four RBIs and also walked once. Delton Kellogg did have eight hits in the opener including a home run from Olivia Post. She was 2-for-3 with a run and three RBIs. Paige Davis doubled and drove in two runs. The DK girls are scheduled to visit South Haven this afternoon, May 1. 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Alden and Brouwer took a 7-5,6-3 win over the Wayland team ofTeagan Robinson and Hayden Keena at number two, and TK took three singles victories. Trojan senior first singles player Isabelle Schilthroat outscored Wayland’s Lauren Bultsma 6-4, 6-1. At second singles, TK’s Jordan Pranger beat Wayland junior Emily Gmness 6-4,6-2. Merchant and Wayland junior Charlotte Markowski split sets at third singles before Markowski retired from the match. TK wasn’t far from pulling out a win. Emilia Sandborn split sets with Way land’s Br> nna Cain at fourth singles before Cain pulled out a 6-2 win in set number three to pick up a point. The first doubles match between Wayland seniors Katie Harter and Nikol Yanakieva and TK’s team of senior Elise DeBoer and the junior Zellmer and the fourth doubles match between Wayland’s Hannah Bogeman and Isabella Bogeman and the TK team of Ogle and Jordan Price both ended in 7-5, 6-4 Wayland wins. Last Thursday, the TK ladies were bested 7-1 in a non-conference dual by visiting Grandville. Merchant got TK’s lone win with a 6-2,6-1 victory over Grandville freshman Alexis Dorazio at number three singles. Again, there were a few really close doubles matches. DeBoer and senior Jalyn Grimes at first doubles were Sports Editor 13 .X » Brett Bremer 41 Thursday, May 1, 2025 TK ladies picking up wins here and there in the OK Gold % k THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I ♦ ’• <6 ___ r.r ' ''-2 % xV <1 J; .4 KJ - ♦ ♦ ll ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ / I I »• J �•l • •y, •e ♦! Thursday, May 1, 2025 14 THE HASTINGS BANNER .<s www.HastingsBanner.com 4 ! <1 4V * C’i .1* > f ••J A yi -c -•r* A s J .f b * —b*- 1 a i =jri J * / , < - I > i; f ** A / \l , I I i ■k I frI f • / ♦ I'-' bT ► 4 4 ■ J « s- 'i >1 ^•4 i:s \s .* f % I H I 4 4 9 I k. 4 ♦A* ’I, I iVir Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team members Jason Marshall. Grady Matteson, coach Nick Haas. 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He was even through ten holes and had three other birdies on the day. “He played very solid all day, grinding out putts,” DK/Martin head coach Nick Haas said, adding that Matteson also had “a near eagle make fromjustoffthe green on a par 4 where he was short-sided and had to hit over a bunker. Brickley finished a tournament in the 70s for the first time, scoring a 77. “He played solid all day, playing smart from the tee and hitting greens. Although he wasn’t getting putts to fall, he kept a great attitude which allowedhim to finish strong,” coach Haas said. Brickley was third overall at the tour­ nament and second in the Blue Division. DK/Martinalsogota9I from Marshall and a 98 from junior Gabe Smoczynski. Junior Tyler Howland and freshman Jason Marshall shot their way to top ten finishes and the Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf team placed fourth a the Southwestern Athletic Conference jamboree at Milham Park Golf Course in Kalamazoo Friday. Kalamazoo Christian took the day’s victory with an overall score of 160 ahead ofHackett Catholic Prep 165, Schoolcraft 170, Delton Kellogg 179, Constantine 184, Parchment 209 and Lawton 216. Howland led the Delton Kellogg/ Martin team with a 41. Marshall shot a 42. Sophomore Grady Matteson scored a 45 for the Panthers and junior Carter Brickley scored a 51. Kalamazoo Christian senior Isaac Riggs was the day’s individual champion with a 37. Christian senior Ian Tuin and Hackett senior Chris Ogrin both scored 39s. Schoolcraft senior Lucas Wheeler scored a 40 to lead his team. That was the second competition in a three-day span for the DK/Martin boys who were 12th at Gull Lake’s Tom Collins Memorial tournament Thurs- Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout We love what we do and we know you will too! Are you the person we need? 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PAGE 13 ^SBe^^;Ue^ ^^3 A THE HASTINGS I II I , J ov DEVOTED TO BANNER k I PAGE 10 ** '*. PAGE 2 *1. • nriE VOL. 170, NO. 54 u. k F® “ BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, May 8, 2025 v/ww. HastingsBanner.com I THE INTERESTS OF Bl Voters decide on area ballot initiatives I j i I j i Banner Staff j This week marked the passage of another special Election Day. Throughout the area, voters were tasked with deciding on bond issues. millages and even a special trustee election. Despite gloomy skies on Tuesday, the special election saw packed poll­ ing locations throughout the county . Here is a roundup of how each bal­ lot initiative fared on Tuesday. rr ★★★★ nTT VOTER ENTRANCE ifiU- ★ ★ ★ ★ # I I Lakewood Public Schools: _ i « Voters defeat third consecutive t t LPS bond request The third time was not a charm for Lakewood Public Schools, with voters in parts of four counties defeating ^.1 I 1 r Polls were packed on Tuesday despite the rain. I . n a nearly $30.2 million bond proposal to fund various improvements and upgrades at district facilities in a spe­ cial election May 6. District voters in parts of Barry, Eaton, Ionia and Kent counties voted 1,899 to 1,439 on Tuesday in defeating the funding request, which would have allowed LPS to borrow $29,950,000 and issue bonds, with the remaining funds coming from the investment of the bond proceeds. According to district officials, the proposal would have funded a vari­ ety of upgrades at the LPS’ three primary school buildings, including renovations or reconfiguration of main entrances, replacing boilers and other HVAC improvements, reconfiguration of classroom space, roof upgrades or replacements, a new playground for third- through fifth-graders at the middle school. and a new track and fencing, as well as replacement of the tennis courts at Lakew I High School. The proposal also called for the closure of the former, century-old Woodland Elementary School, which currently serves as the home of the Lakew 1 Early Childhood Center. Closure of the school would have, in turn, led to a shift of students and grade levels at LPS* three remaining school buildings. The May 6 special election was the third bond request voted on by LPS voters in less than three years. Area See VOTERS on 4 I I fflMBildEfes 133H 1 1 i 1 4I r MOwaw’-p’SF’ 1 Wilf ww wfid won kxirtv? qiitmkxbi x i mraaor 75 rb fL'nn 4 * .• I FI I Jinnai Ml > ifc^i3dr r»» noteiH 45^** « i iT * ! i > I f f. I I k . : r>.', H , b h 1 I Hl ' > jnH r (I J r • bm/’ Lj L, > r I • ^11 I jAouH J I Mid t 9dJ | ’'jidnalob? wdii’l I * I A 1 t. •- * f ! luiibiJW tij yjim/mH I f L 3 L ; r. I 'H..;nT9in .'Aiamnlfi nj or bseiJ If A < sd) tI fl’dnR’<»ri3K 90311X9 «b ■M I ’■r’nf-' ’ toMULWlini i -’Klf i wimiH jB n i I •' / S , : A■ ' noaniiv/l ifinriMi iWAbO . * 1 •« « 4 r >• 1 ■A A* brnBi J < 1 jKini:),iob O TTMfl •J- Mnti 9|bitl •iwwftL? ILili orbmetMb od Ur,If eqidnatoriaa inft atfT 4 * noooH 2HH Mfr mbaoovaoD Kit K M *, r «K^-1 MiVUs^gaMP ! I thMbri Mid la bue .' 7 s 9 V 'iii— a i'iy I tKt .w J >■ > <1 s.-b J I . •J a K I I < t. < 4 aJ A ' * The Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation will be offering a new scholarship to Hastings High School graduates attending the University of Michigan this year after receiving a $1.5-million donation from the estate of the late Professor Bruce Fisher. Pictured here are (from left) HEEF lifetime board member Carl Schoessel, HEEF Treasurer Kathy Sheldon, Judge James Fisher, and HEEF President Amanda Currier Photo by Molly Macleod “Professor Fisher's gifts are the largest ever received by the organization, and they will greatly enhance the ability of HEEF to further their goal of providing education opportunities to future Hastings High School graduates,” said HEEF presidem and Highpoint Community Bank Senior Vice President and CFO Amanda Currier. The Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation was established in 1985 to help fund enrichment activities in and out side of the classroom, as well as handle scholarship funds for Hastings graduates. The new Bruce Fisher scholarship is unique from other scholarships in that it is renewable. HHS graduates awarded with the scholarship can apply for the same scholarship for each year of college. After graduating from HHS in 1961, Professor Fisher graduated from the University of Michigan in 1965 with a degree in business administration and from the University of Michigan Law School in 1968. Fisher taught business law at the University of Tennessee for over 40 years, and in 1974, he See SCHOLARSHIP on 4 H See WRITER on 3 j-L ■ FT L ’I • "i* sJ l^l. 1. 4 14 ) J II II tr L I J : f 1 'A ’ L !| i > F 4 •ri 'i«a View Newspaper Group is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Turko-Ebright as a full-time staff writer. Karen TurkoEbright has Ebright been coverini news in Barry County since 2019 as a freelance writer. Her new role will expand her beat, adding Caledonia, Middleville and the Yankee Springs area to her current territory, which already includes Barry Township, Orangeville, and the Gun Lake area. “I have worked with talented editors and am excited to add current Editor Molly Macleod to the list,” Ebright said. “She is welcoming to me. I am grateful to be a part of the team at the View Newspaper Group.” Previously, Ebright reported for MLive as a full-time news reporter in Kent and Allegan counties for two years, covering communities in West Michigan for the Advance weeklies. “Tm thrilled to have Karen expand her role on our team,” said Macleod. “Her experience, tenacity and sense for news will be an asset to the communities she reports on. Her journalism background includes television and radio broadcast news reporting, plus some news production. Ebright graduated from Grand Valley State University in 1991, earning a bachelor of science in communication with an 4 Graduates of Hastings High School now have another resource for scholarship funds after the Hastines Educational Enrichment Foundation received its largest gift in the history of the organization last week. A $l.5-million donation to HEEF last week will eslablish the Bruce Fisher Trust to fund scholarships for HHS raduates. $1 million from that chunk will be used to establish the Professor Bruce Fisher Scholarship Fund for HHS students attending the University of Michigan, his alma mater. The remainder of the gift will be used to enlarge the existing scholarship fund in the name of Fisher’s moth­ er, Beatrice Fisher Wollin. Fisher, a 1961 gradu­ ate of HHS, passed away in November 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Fisher’s brother, retired Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher, presented the award to HEEF last week. The first scholarships will be awarded at the HHS Honors Convocation scheduled for May 21. A reception to cele­ brate Fisher’s life and his gifts will be held at Jhe Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro banquet room from 4:30 to 6 p.m.. ahead of the honors convoca­ tion. The celebration is open to the public. . .4 . 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VI I a •12^u 4 A L Group M 11-^ SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 > a' ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 227 E State Street Hastings h/M 49058 * k k 11092* Loaio*^^ f ‘i 4 1 lA*— **•»* ^r- I �<1» » Iw 2 Thursday, May 8, 2025 > the HASTINGS BANNER 1 - LO council whittles field for deputy manager to four I •» f WWW HastingsBanner com J* >Z «A A > ♦ 5 1a 4- • •<• «• .X ••• f. I i / Rich tradition of Senior Tea continues i <> 5 11 «« i I I r «• i f as seniors head toward graduation .JI J i iK I 4 ,1% Afi to « . f 1 I I R I * V % 1 3^ V '^r I i ? 1 4^ <» r X »-*■ ft I * r !. A'" 4- fl ic* .. V f 27 r - J. X V f i 1^ ■ X f I £ 4 ■ f T p» » » » IA . J . p h /< I 4 J V 4 -r ,. •’S • I 1* * Four finalists will interview for the Lake Odessa deputy manager job later this month. The village has been without a full-time manager since December 2023 File photo e f IS 4 V < z .1 d .7 t' If Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer ty) village manager in Lake Odessa? ‘That strikes me as extremely odd.” Trustee Terri Cappon added, “He’s way overqualified and will be bored.” After talking with Willison, Guetschow said his interest in the deputy manager’ s post poses an “interesting situation.” “He wants to relocate,” Guetschow said. “There’s a personal reason he wants to be here in Michigan. “(But) he hasn’t found a municipality who’s willing to take a chance on him.” According to news reports, Willison interviewed for the village manager’s post for the Village of Pentwater last fall. “There’s a lot to like about him,” Guetschow said. “I think it’s worth a chat with him.” In creating the deputy manager’s posi­ tion, village officials hope to find their next permanent, full-time manager. After ending its most recent hiring search for a new manager in December 2024, Guetschow suggested creating the position as a way to increase the potential number of applicants for the manager’s position. The plan would be for the new deputy manager to serve under Guetschow’s mentorship for up to a year, with the council then promot­ ing the individual to manager. The village has been without a full-time manager since December 2023, That’s when counci I members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Ben Geieer Geiger less less than than seven seven mnnthc months after And, then there were four. The Lake Odessa Village Council whittled down the field competing for a new deputy’s manager position from 14 appl icants to a quartet ofcandidates during a special meeting Monday, May 5. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guet­ schow originally reported 11 candidates beat the April 18 application deadline, though that number grew prior to Mon­ day’s special meeting, “Two failed to supply all the information required ofapplicants, even after I reached out to them,” Guetschow said, “Two more applied after the deadline and there was insufficient time to solicit the additional information required. “The remaining 10 were considered (Monday night),” he added. Council members reviewed the remain­ ing applicants Monday, including one who requested confidentiality, with the council going into a closed, executive session to discuss that candidate’s application. The foursome of candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process included one applicant, Jacob Hanson, ' who is currently a member ofthe village’s Department of Public Works, and Drew Willison, the chief of staff for former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-N V, as well as William Joseph of Brighton and Grand Rapids resident William Christy. According to Guetschow, each of the his accepting the job in May of that year. candidates will meet wi± village depart­ They thought they had filled the position ment heads before formal interviews with in July 2024, when council members were the council starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, set to approve a negotiated contract with May 31. Jacob VanBoxel, the director of planning Willison nearly didn’t make the cut, until and neighborhood services in Coldwater Guetschow informed council members of at the time. But, they failed to approve the a phone call he had with applicant, as they agreement by a 3-2 vote against, with two considered the former chief of staff who is members absent. now a managing partner at a law firm in More recently, the council ended its hir­ Maryland to be overqualified, ing search without making an offer to either “My question is why?” said Trustee Roy of the two finalists who were interviewed Halfinann. “Why is someone with several twice and, instead, reaching a consensus to high-level experiences applying for (depurestart the hiring process once again. t ‘ T'&’i Sophia Baker, an environmental engineer, speaks to Hastings High School fr a senior girls during the annual Senior Tea last Thursday. Photos courlesv of f to ■:: !(<«’ Hastings Area Schools Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer t r * maker Pridgeon & Clay and Hastings resident Sophia Baker, who works in For decades, the Senior Tea has environmental engineering for Fleis & served as a rite of passage for Hastings VandenBrink. High School senior girls preparing to Both speakers encouraged the girls move on to the next phase oftheir lives. in attendance to follow their passion, It’s also an immovable event that has regardless of whether that path might only been called off due to two world be considered a traditional one for wars and a global health pandemic. women. Last Thursday, the Hastings chapter Baker spoke on the concept of “ im ­ of the General Federation of Women’s poster syndrome, ” where a person does Clubs once again held its annual Senior not believe that the success they ’ ve Tea for senior girls and their mothers, achieved in their field is deserved or serving up a spread of delicious food to was legitimately achieved. She told the provide a couple ofhours of fellowship girls to fight the urge to have imposter while imparting some wisdom. syndrome and to always have their Valerie Foster-Moles, Vice President goals firmly within sight. of the Hastings Women’s Club and an “I didn’t know what success meant to organizer for the event, explained that me (when 1 started in the workforce),” the club started in the late 1800s, and, Baker told the girls. “I thought I had members believe that tea became a to be a manager. 1 just thought that’s tradition back in the 1920s. what you worked toward and I didn’t In fact, continuing the event’s rich have a good vision of what I wanted history is one thing that drives the ,. to do. I didn’t know my values and my, II women in the club. boundaries so I was working a lot of “We like being part of history and weekends and extra hours because I felt continuing something we’ve always the pressure that I had to prove myself.” done,” Foster-Moles said. “It’s im­ The theme of women in engineering portant the girls feel connected to their mothers, who have done this, was fitting as the club’s $2,000 schol­ arship was presented to Hastings High and their grandparents, who have also done this.” School senior Lilyah Solmes, who will For the Senior Tea, the women’s be attending BYU next year to pursue club welcomed two speakers, centered a degree in mechanical engineering. around the theme of women who con­ The Hastings Women’s Club, which tinue to break the glass ceiling in what is 38 members strong, meets monthly might be considered non-traditional throughout the year, except for the industries for them. summer. They bring in speakers for The two speakers were women who their monthly meetings and also collab­ worked in the engineering field, which orate with other groups throughout the is often male-dominated. They includ­ greater Barry County area to address ed Danielle Schneider of auto parts various issues and causes. veij^. .g. •■ 'jit jIIbU i' > I •< ^4 1 • I W“ i 1 I I . .JI r r J I /J w .i I r I I I f r • J 1 > t« 1 < r I ■ k I ► 5^ I '■^ ■ _L^, F" I f _y 9 :• .:iJi It i' I I I I I ♦ >* I I I DtvXlSA :r r <1 III / I I 'J 4 e 1 X ♦ nw Bl I I » > 1 J .Bl I 4^" a 71 i'm4 r ti .A. r I I I IS I Ii ^3 & I;’ ff'' * I ) 1I I I ^9 X! »• ' I ■rr- I _ J I 7 ;• k x< to 9^ 4r kb! c ) yi h% t * I i ib >.WHt * I 1 3^ I *• 9 * < i 1 f :S‘ .'Vir I 1 r i= .tt: ijr I? 11 r »• 9/* T’’ ! >1 □ K. 1 .r •J* ■ f- • K A 1 / r 4^' i. -tto'-aL J* •* * f . Ra DID YOU SEE? NLjWto . ? ri siieidi; j>i w A $ I I ’T* w * • i. 4 <9 Sf < ! r * L* < r* 1. «v '* f I I •"F 2^ r x' »■ rJE > V •• e 1 tl* > « 1 S'J * f 9 •^ r k-'. ^- •.* ■ Bl r t I '> f * I »** <* ♦’ • l*>." t I ^4 *> •A’ •tv I .1 HASTINGS ROTARY HONORS INTERACT SENIORS s * <X ^ir: s 'Q, I 9 2^« 7 r* x‘i 1 Hastirigs High School Interact Club seniors were honored at this week's Hastings Rotary Club meeting. HHS Principal Teresa Heide honored the students for their service and leadership throughout their years in the club. Pictured at Monday’s Rotary meeting are (from left) Brad Johnson (hold­ ing a photo of his son, Micah), Issac Solmes, Lilyah Solmes, Brian Tack, Victoria Tack, Amy Tack, Jill Hewitt, Rachael Hewitt, Mark Hewitt, Donald (DJ) Kuck, Stacy Merium and Brian Merium. Courtesy photo 4. k I i .’"rii ;• i; 9 ;v‘ »- ■" Itoi !■. I I A * • •> JlBtl I A I § '* Jb > 9 n r 1 >■ *“ 1 I 4, 1 9 K t-*— .I ' “• V w 1 » I 1 pA* > 4 . I < I T. 5. 4 f 7 I f ' 9' t-. 13 * « v ■jU- ! I W. l||i i I W'ifie 1. I \ I *♦ I i J < < 9 s j-s r F"-W^ k * r- 9 r -i J. I Hastings High School senior Lilyah Solmes (right) is presented with a $2,000 scholarship from the Hastings Women’s Club during last week’s Senior Tea. Club Vice President Valerie Foster-Moles is pictured on the left. I « 1 4 ’ii *. V > ♦ < u**'^t 14 k* I* V "^r. « 1 * X- * "• -r. 1 ws ir*-^ Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com 1 ;« *4 1 I •St I s 4. * 1 V $ k > * THE HASTINGS BANNER (USPS #71830) 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbanner.com CONTACT US ADVERTISING EDITORIAL All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the mmacleod@mihomepaper.com conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising OELIVERY QUESTIONS contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept., circulation@hastingsbanner.com 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). 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' I «j«fe ■■r ■h • ‘ A $490,000 improvement project forthc count) 's former Friend ofthe Court build­ ing was put on hold this w eek after Barr)' Count) commissioners asked for more information on the building’s future use. Commissioners were asked to consider the project as a recommendation for the full count) board at Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting. The proposed improvements consid­ ered on Tuesday would help bring the agir^ vacant building up to code. Once the home of Barry Count) 's Friend of the Court, the building has sat empc> foryears. Barry County Facilities Director Jeff Hall, along with County Administrator Eric Zuzga, walked commissioners through the proposed improvements on Tuesday. ‘'This project is something that we've been ask^lo look at since I w as hired—ac­ tually, I know it was something on (former county administrator) Michael’s (Brown) list lo do before I was hired," said Zuzga. We don't have a defined plan at this point. .. None of the resources that are being talked about for this facility would be used to suf^xxt any employee activi- .flStlU i A 1 ------- - «>«r'» I I I 4 I i v it T 4 9 LK9 45 4 -M * * * * ’ -2£B IJ ■ ■ri > *« .V’ •k «• - W ’ Ml ‘ .7 r WV 7.'5 >,4 I ,a» il I fe « * A fji K II. Mh'. V o. rw * .? ■ «' w s.. 1 4\s. •> ■» 'C- 's I 1 ' 4." I-A F> >•?? - 4 '. tics. We're talking (the) Building Rehab (fund), ooe-tin>e ARPA interest and some insurance proceeds from the water leaks. The projxKcd improvements include: • W^Io truction on the second floor. $12,900; • Carpet replacement $44,230: • Paint S34.790; • Repairing water damage. $23,000; • Weststa^’ayA*alE-fireratin2,S12,500; • Lobby renovation, $6,500; • Haixlrail replacement $18^00; • Replace drinking fountain, $5,500; • Generator addition. $80,000; • HVAC chase from roof to basement $36,100; • Access control, $22,000; • Construction manager fees. $96,8(X); • Contingencies, $74J*(X); and • Design fees, $45.5(X). Zuzga said some of the fees budgeted in the proposal are flexible, irKluding the construction manager fee and contingen­ cies. With the exceptions of a proposed generator and new access controls for each entrance, however, most items on the list are needed to bring the building up to code. Funds for the improvements would come from interest earned from ARPA funding, insurance proceeds and the coun- Molly Macleod Editor •A e * I » r/ cr s, 'f ‘ - TX 1 A K. I »>< '‘iftk. ICSiL. ■ e,. * t •& ’Lt K I* A v> I L in.; tr:- s "M .^4 a / r <« h:,. * a*. i J 1 < ,-U.5 u; « Md J t ilJii A'5." it □ I > H- * * J ? I •'■X ! “ J .r Li Wife ’44 'kit'it < I < * « * E > * 5 / £ felf > -a « r » ■^<1 ** '5 Pt I A>—* < < 1, *»• I »« i * * I I v- * % * J '<H < It*-a *- r i « •> w « « ■ ■ 4 * • V I A. 4* 4 * • ’ •4- 9 J. f-.- 4a* £* btu A* • *** < AS • 4«««k • fi Sv. ■« • I » <I***T ' S J < •a^CIRa ^laafl " t *’•7’ J A I -A »i, ;j >ifJi ititej I i I r The Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races in Vermontville enjoyed a record number of entries during this year's event. Organizers are already looking to next year. Courtesy photo . k’\r T'; '■.A ,, . Dennis Mansfield . * ab '0. K/r 1 .A»**‘*I il I r 9 t s I IM I sTT * a*-*’ ■k’ ■I»» 9^ - a M.I mrr >tn\ ff? ' 1 ’T*' 7? ) ■: 1 « bl* ' p -y ‘ a , mi U I Utt i ... hili; tab I Ch’ booh fiW*^ f A fl tr. I 'i '1*A I Staff Writer Aller a very successful second annual event, organizers of the Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races in Vermontville are already looking forward lo 2026. According lo organizers, the event drew more than 70 competilors entering 100 race categories in its first year in 2024. That number grew to 267 entries by competitors from four countries - the United Stales, Mexico, Canada and Ger­ many - in the second annual edition of the races held Saturday and Sunday, Apri I 12-13, at the Norton family’s property on Brown Road in Vermontville. “It was a great weekend," said Jessica Norton, the event’s co-chairperson. “A record number of entries. We were ecstatic. The races again included dogs pulling a variety ofwheeled sleds - from six-dog rigs, one- and two-dog mountain bike teams, to one-dog scooters - over 2.7 miles of trails, as well as event one race where racers run alongside their dogs. There w as even a junior class for racers 16 and under, as well as a “puppy" and senior fun run. «» Il went off well overall," Norton said. “I couldn't ask for a better weekend," Mother Nature was almost too kind during the weekend of racing, according to Norton. Weather conditions for April *» 1 I *•' J4« j. £ e W' I Rn ■ 1 % 1 3 I t I I d i iTSr—* ! i L& . Jb k . . R 1 > I) ' rH 2 .*1 *>30^ ’ r- 4 Fl i. JI 'I \Tv< ■ sflint! ; 4^ 4 iS 1 *•• I 3 K.l 4 I 1^ I 1 , mi I I R L A I Min. 11 J » II "F*' < ilU u < '.’y "“44 f 1 |r 1'I1 ' * ' ’ k Ik * V I p i ;aT*‘ X .'1 /:3>' ■V < r r. r ■ t ✓ J id 19 • i / J r ri>r xa I A I*- ' *'*• > ■ s .1 a i '".•h >1 J i-JB * 4 t * < ■ ■vz Tf y' '■ z r J!' r 4 y i *> WRITER Continued from Page 1 u 1 ( I" b [ I 1 iii i “I ! ) emphasis in journalism and film and video. Ebright w orked several television newsnwm internships in West Michigan and losing before she was hired as a television news reporter al WBKB in Alpena for two years. She then landed a job at the WOTV 41 News bureau in Battle Creek. “I sat on the assignment desk for approximately two months until I picked up a camera and started shmting video and reporting news stories for WOTV 41, covering stories in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo," Ebright said. After the TV station downsized and ceased operations, Ebright continued her writing career, reporting remote print freelance assignments for various com­ munity news outlets, including an online travel company, while she and her hus­ band raised their two daughters in West Michigan. I am grateful to continue working in the news industry’ writing stories that make a difference in local towns, Ebright said. She likes small towns. After all, she grew up in Washington Township when fields, trees and dirt roads were her landscape while running long stretches. Ebright said that makes her sound like a marathon runner, but that’s not the case. «* Ur - z will begin planning for the third annual Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races later this summer and fall. Norton added, however, she’s not expecting to have to make a lot of changes to the current format. Not really," she said. “We had a lot of positive feedback. Now, it's to see if we can elevate it even more. Norton also gave credit for the success ofthe races to One volunteers who assi sled with the event, as well as the support from community members. Thanks to the community," she said. If it wasn’t from the community, we wouldn't be able lo pull this off. I can’t thank them enough." Complete race results, as well as photos of the event, may be found on Facebook by searching “Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races. h« ♦♦ r& k / - Ml# 12 were sunn\ and warm, which creat­ ed some concern about dogs possibh overheating. The weather cooled a bit to the mid40s for April 13, including a light rain. Though, the rain created a different challenge for racers, causing the course to become slick and leading a couple of competilors to fall off their sleds. “That’s not uncommon," Norton said. “They just pop up and off they go. She added that one reason for the growth in the event is that the Farmers Loop Sled Dog Races are now sanctioned by the International Sleddog Racing Association and one of 10 such events where points are awarded to competitors, potentially helping those racers qualify for Team USA and the World Champi­ onships in Minocqua, Wis., in October. And, while taking a break following this year's event, Norton said she and co-chairperson Samantha ■ Wawiemia e Wo £ Dave Jackson. “This is, as you said, getting the building up to code. But I think it w ould be helpful for mvself and mavbe for other commissioners to put eyeballs on exactly what we're talking about here before we move forward with this," Jackson said. No action was taken on Tuesdav. Hall and Zuzga will report back lo commis­ sioners in the coming weeks. -V V 4* * ty’s Building Rehabilitation fund. Commissioners w ere w ary of approv­ ing the spending before know ing w hat the building would be used for. “We ha\ e a lol of things lo consider go­ ing forw ard, but I agree that this building, w e need to start the process, regardless of w hat happens w iih it w e have to start the process. I wouldn't mind taking a look at these line items," saidCountv Board Chair r •a » a.r* A nearly half-rr’-!!ion-dollar improvement project for the county’s former Friend of the Court building was put on hold this week after commissioners asked for more information on the building's future use Photo by Molly Macleod it* w. « 1 < 'A W-i I $ 4 I r 6* Al I i 1 } t <« s Hi v4 >At Local sled dog event continues to grow S' •' I t v. MOR M-* ‘ u?< L.. 3 Thursday, May 8, 2025 w *• 'O. STTCS bannbi Commissioners pump brakes on maintenance for former Friend of Court building * I t I r T-£ ha www.HastingsBannercom I k ■ f X ^5/ / •I 4 ♦ She's only run half-marathons, includ­ ing the River Bank Run a handful of times, the Holland Tulip Time race, plus numerous I OK races. Those hometown runs continued but extended to the northern part of Michigan to the small town of Suttons Bay, where her husband, Dan, grew up and went to school. They have been married for 32 years and live in West Michigan. Together, they have two daughters. Madison recently graduated from Grand Valley Stale University and Bella will graduate this month from City HighZMiddle School in Grand Rapids. In her fiee lime, Ebright enjoys spend­ ing time with her family and running and hiking trails with her Australian Shepherd, Milo. ABOUT VIEW NEWSPAPER GROUP Founded in 2003, View Newspaper Group is a locally-owned, locally-con­ nected communit) newspaper group covering 14 Michigan counties. As Michigan’s largesl independently-owned newspaper group, the company pub­ lishes 22 newspapers with print editions reaching more than 352,000 households each week, plus an additional 500,000 monthly online readers. For more information, visit mihomepaper.com or contact View Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Caswell al ecaswell@ mihomepaper.com. Financial FOCUS i 1 k ■ Provided by the Harry County offices of pAbvard Jones Kevin Beck. AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St.. Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SlPC T I ladison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945'3553 vv Financial moves for a growing family if you're adding a child to your family, it's an exciting lime, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, so you’ll want to be prepared — especially in terms of your finances. What financial moves should you make as you welcome your new child? Here are a few to consider: • Estimate expenses — and create a new' budget. You will likely have several new expenses associated with a new child. ranging from relatively minor purchases — car seat, stroller, crib, etc. to potentially much larger costs, such as a vehicle with more space or even a new home. You'll need to estimate what you can afford for these initial expenses and then work in to your budget the everyday additional costs — food. clothing, uncovered medical expenses and so on. • Look at options lo support taking time off work. Depending on where you live and where you work, you might have some sources of support if you lake time off from work after the arrival of your child. These options may include paid time off such as sick leave and vacation time — paid family leave, short-term disability insurance. and some benefits from the Family Medical and Leave Act. • Determine how child care will be provided. Child care can be expensive and, in some areas, hard to find. Well before the arrival of your child, start looking for child care, so you can explore your options and start factoring in the costs to your cash flow and monthly budget. During your search, look al offerings from local centers. community religious institutions and nonprofit organizations. some of which may offer low-cost child care programs. • Contribute to your emergency fund. It's generally a good idea to keep up to six months* worth of living expenses in a liquid, low-risk account to pay for and unexpected costs with a growing family, these costs may well increase as your child grows older. • Look at your tax situation. You may want to consult with a tax professional to determine whether you qualify for credits or deductions, such as the dependent care credit, the federal child tax credit, and adoptionrelated credits (if you adopted a child). Also, you may want to update your Form W-4 to add a dependent — a move that may lower your tax withholding and increase your lake-home pay. • Start your education planning. It's never loo soon to think about paying for costs associated with your child’s education. You might want to consider a 529 education savings plan, which offers tax benefits and can be used for college and many programs. vocational as well as some K-i2 costs. A financial advisor can help you explore all available education savings options. Check your insurance. You'll need to add your child to your existing health insurance, but if you don't have insurance, sec whether you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or look for a marketplace plan at healthcare.gov. You might also need to purchase additional life insurance coverage. And with a growing family to support, you might want to add disability coverage lo protect your income against short- or long­ term disabilities. Bringing a new child into your life is certainly a joyous occasion — and by being financially prepared, you can make the whole expenence even more enjoyable. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �I { 4 Thursday, Moy 8, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 t 4 « « * > a is*-’ ” • r. ^5t I r 1 ■^4 4 r > 4 Y. 4e * I i iw- /T/j 4 « ' 1 4b • • 1 9^ 1 ■V / - - -JI • ** - I rc_ L ^'^STINGS 3 I X I r' -e > t A '3 1 The Hastings Police Department is set to receive another sponsored recruit as early as next month. The program has helped recruiting within the department. File photo by Hunter McLaren iU r* I) '7 4 . i, tf'-^ r t r> ■'! \ Rbr^ t J J. I' « * * ; Ijm , I Z ;s « * re *» w,- t/* « 4 .R 0< * I r tr 4 « Molly Macleod After arriving al Willis’s Editor residence around 5:30 a,m. A Northville Township on April 27, the victim was man is facing multiple fel­ instructed to stay in the ony charges after allegedly basement. She was found kidnapping and assaulting a walking alone in the area Barry County teen. of Seven Mile and Sheldon Charles Willis, 22, was roads, according lo North­ Charles Willis arraigned on April 30 in ville Township police. the 35lh District Court on Detectives from the charges of kidnapping, enticing a fe­ Northville Township PD executed a male under 16 for immoral purposes, search warrant al Willis’s residence child sexually abusive activity and Sunday, April 27. He was taken into crim inai sexual conduct - first degree. custody al that time. His bond was set at $1 million. Investigators noted that Willis Willis is being held al the Wayne County Jail. has had prior contacts with other law enforcement agencies related to The charges stem from an April 25 incident. Willis allegedly contacted sexually inappropriate behavior and the 14-year-old Barry County victim attempts to entice minor females. through Snapchat, arranging for an His previous contact with Northville Uber ride bringing the victim to Wil­ Township Police was unrelated to lis’s home in Northville Township. these charges. • * w I J 9 L w ± •.♦I n a M• « / Northville man accused of kidnapping, assaulting Barry County teen •W 1 Jb <1 / I I I / % t. ?< '■Jtnu;. I -4r Hastings Police officer sponsorship program remains useful recruiting tool 9^ WWW HastingsBanner com ( i <99 ?* -■>1 n r* . .i I - ' ^4 ■f v‘ r f t 49 Hi It «» M 4 i I I « 4 I a •7 « A I* • r 4 >* T f .0 ( ‘ I ; I J ' ti I rd J r 4 i t tf r w •iV I Hunter McLaren Contributing Writer The Hastings Police Department is set to receive another sponsored recruit as early as next month. Pending their graduation from the Kellogg Community College police academy, the recruit would be the fourth to receive a sponsorship from HPD. The department first started sponsoring recruits in 2022, ofTering to pay police academy tuition costs for those willing to join HPD following their graduation. Sponsorship remains an important recruiting tool as police departments continue to seek new officers from a shrinking pool of candidates. HPD Deputy Chief Julissa Kelly said all three officers sponsored by the department remain working there today. A decline of interest in police work has made staying fully staflTed a continued stmggle for departments regardless of location, Kelly said. “It’s still a challenge,” Kelly said. “We all have unique struggles based on location. Overall, 1 think not a whole lot of people want to do this job anymore, unfortunately.” Sponsorship is just one of the ways HPD is looking to make inroads with the community and find new recruits. SCHOLARSHIP Continued from Page 1 obtained his master’s in law from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Fisher published several business law textbooks and over 50 schol­ arly articles, including one in the Michigan Bar Journal in February 1989 regarding a negligent homi­ cide trial defended by his brother, James Fisher, in the Barry County Circuit Court in 1985. The case garnered national publicity due to the novel defense that was allowed. Fisher’s articles covered many different topics, and while they were published over a 40-year period, many are still relevant today. Fisher’s family describes him as a dedicated lawyer and educator. He served as a visiting professor at several colleges throughout the nation, including his alma The department has reinstated its cadet program, which allows Hastings High School students to shadow officers and see their day-to-day duties. Kelly said the program also allows students to work with other local public safety agencies like Barry County Dispatch. Interested students should seek out HPD’s school resource officer, talk with teachers orjust introduce themselves at the department, she said. For anyone else interested in learning more about the department, their annual summer block party is just around the comer. The department will be host­ ing First Responders Day Out from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, in Tyden Park. The event will be similar to ±e department’s previous National Night Out events, with various medical, fire and law enforcement agencies making themselves available to the public. The family-fi-iendly and free event has fea­ tured games, prizes and a chance to see fire trucks, squad cars, ambulances and the uniformed folks who drive them up close. Kelly said any organizations in- . terested in having a booth or sponsoring activities, food, prizes or otherwise par­ ticipating can check out the event page on Facebook or contact HPD. •te; ••f > -9** '-^ ►J * > ¥ .r v* I 1 I * ODESSA TOWNSHIP ■I <WK9i I " 4J J r f f u 1 I J I A- 4 r r > * > ' 3c 5 » /- I ✓ 1 ♦ I »* * z •k 9^ A f i < *■ VOTE I V V* 4 4^ J v> ' 9> S * . I i J 1 R w'^''ecliofliiW\ ‘11 J, Voters in Odessa Township elected Alan Baron II as their newest township board trustee. Photos by Molly Macleod -•»tj TS 1 u co 1’ x VOTERS topping Democrat Patricia Caudill, 582 votes to 385 votes, in the race to fill a vacant trustee’s seat in a special' election May 6, according to unofficial election results posted by the Ionia County Clerk’s office. The township board, which nor­ mally consists of a supervisor, clerk, treasurer and two trustees, has been a member short since the 2024 general election when Joseph Graham, running as a Republican, garnered the second highest vote total but failed to take his oath of office by Dec. 31, thereby cre­ ating the vacancy. After the board failed to fill the vacancy in a pair of 2-2 votes - with neither Caudill nor Baron gamering the needed support - at a special meeting in February, the Ionia County Clerk Greg Geiger called for a special election. That set up Tuesday’s vote, with Caudill, a former township board member, and Baron again competing for the trustee’s position. Ionia County election officials reported a total of 1,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s special election in deciding the winner of the trustee position, representing more than 32 percent of the township’s 3,115 regis­ tered voters. Continued from Page 1 residents voted down a S64 million bond proposal in November 2022 and, by just a 337-vote margin, defeated a $39 million proposal in August 2023. Delton Kellogg Public Schools: Voters pass $43M bond for DK Schools by 98 votes Voters in the Delton Kellogg school district passed a $43M zero-mill increase bond in Tuesday’s election by 98 votes, with 1,040 saying yes, while 942 rejected the bond issue. Superintendent Jeremy Wright was not surprised at the outcome. “I was positively optimistic going into it. I figured it would be close,” Wright said. “Now that it has been approved, we are going to start meet­ ing and planning to move forward. There’s a lot of work to do.” Passing the bond proposal means the district could see new Career Technical Education (CTE) program­ ming and renovations to the old ele­ mentary, including a new cafeteria. Bond money will provide new floors, ceilings and lighting for the middle school. A bam, greenhouse, and outdoor learning center along the lake will be added. Additionally, there will be improve­ ments in security and existing build­ ings to keep them ftinctioning prop­ erly. Bond money will pay for new school buses and improve playgrounds and athletic facilities. The estimated millage levied for the proposed bonds in 2025 is .46 mills ($0.46 on each $1,000 of taxable valu­ ation) for a zero-mill net increase over the prior year’s levy. ( t, I Odessa Township: Baron tops Caudill in bat­ tle to fill vacant trustee seat The Odessa Township Board of Trustees will finally have its full comple­ ment of five members, with Republican Alan Baron II SATURDAY, JUNE? f - 1 J , Uflf ir'TS » I; . .JA j. I L 1 . 9 »** • ( A*** ' * I r t I Ma * L. . I ' ’ ^9 J / - n- * 1 Ih > : l* i I ► f I J 1 T * 4, t 0 JX «J ^£»i5 t I bjYTI 1 7U1 1 I t 1$ a 1 A *v .i ^4 4 I 4 M -...J rtiz I tatoi Mrr. e. * ‘I. . 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'<?N '« Ab T ; « ’ 4 1 > *k. * >v 1 Your Community Connection > A ♦ ♦ ‘t ( T I 1 » < s •> X 1 I u , I' r i l1 Mikl •i-R UI ■ 'V 4 ’^’Oart B Group •• ?5 V* st • '»50 (tr* 1 * J Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. & I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. 517-983-0954 CBCK ’ 3 A rx r ■ -b^B il II Woodland Township: Fire, cemetery and township millage renewal cruises to approval Voters in Woodland Township on Tuesday voted to renew the township’s fire, cemetery and township millage at a rate of 2 mills. The renewal will extend the millage through 2028. Voters approved the measure 470 votes to 142 no-votes, according to unofficial results posted by the Barry County Clerk’s Office. The township will raise roughly $221,254 in 2026 thanks to the passage of the ■ f millage. Staff writers Dennis Mansfield, Karen TurkoEbright and editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report. Alan Baron II 14 1 •r?“ THE (HASTINGS BANNER s b*\ , Email mmacteod@mihomepaper.com J 5 r « If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... CLINT : -f ! GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! A t I mater, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of North Carolina, the University of Florida and Stanford University. He also taught for several years at the prestigious HEC Paris Business School in Versailles, France. In addition to his professional career, Fisher was an avid traveler. He visited many countries around the world and lived part-time for several years in London and Paris. Fisher credited much of his suc­ cess in life to the teachers he had at HHS, who helped start him on his path toward higher education. With his gifts to HEEF, Fisher’s family said he hoped to provide future graduates of HHS with the same opportunities he enjoyed in his life. He believed strongly that education was a key to success for both individuals and countries, and that public education should be supported by everyone. NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME >r^— J ’3 >*• fl ? uT . k’ �I f www.HastingsBanner.com 1 fno:* ’®- *I ' "'[I. , DO YOU REMEMBER? I * V Custer historian and actor to appear at HPL tonight f iMh 1 \\\ xt Ik T 5 « Y- ■ A K •k rs J •1 V I - uv *«v ' y I i Xs ? * XX t t *>►-* T. ( I' % i » z A •* » -S'' < 1 * I #r V : / i. ■X 12 I » I * .i T I •i 1 I * BM** * 4 1 U r I* \ .T R• M 1 < — I 1^. I ( ■■I? 4 - T/ JF jSl i I I 1 1 A X A T 1/ I • 44:7r: r .$ * .2 4 I < I K 'A K 1 ? 4 I 3 .5 >* » u . ‘-’j’ n 4 I ’♦ s •l - r -5i B *4 ■'* .'1 .u H ■r ft I / ? < s • ’ fl rJ** ■ I SPRING PREPARATIONS k I I I I ; I -* * .*1 > 1 I s ' 4 •t: T"' V'-'’ ’ gg j I ] :- .A t i I I I I-. * •1 > I I .1' kr X- I A { >.1 r-' * J H . J 4 miL rJ ■' On I J Hastings merchants have been busy cleaning and sprucing up the town ahead of this weekend's ‘Spring Fling.’ Doing their part are (from left) Dixie Stadel Manshum, Jim Lumbert and Susanne Parker. Parker’s son, Seth, also manned a broom. Banner photo nrdOT^'^'i -’V 0114 lonGsS or ' I J I I '"X fe, ».»•. Household hazardous waste collection is May 17 4 *i I I t »«) ■ Of w f t, ■' T * . :T *' M -fjt f I * -•! • I. • -'I ) J -. ?K - Ri;- ■ s > « .' I t U r I • >• 1 1 Mt ... I I f ! i « r 4 .W . 1 s . X , i Residents can dispose of their house­ hold, h^zqrdoqs waste, electronics, left­ over medications and tires at a semi-an­ nual collection next Saturday, May 17. The collection will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway. Common hazardous materials that will be accepted include aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactive materi­ als; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); light bulbs and lamp ballasts; automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/ or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles and motor oil (10-gaIlon limit). Additionally, electronics including computers; computer parts; small ap­ pliances; cell phones; laptops; gaming systems; tablets; holiday lights; toner cartridges; printers and more will be collected for no charge. Those disposing of CRT and LCD TVs and monitors are ■-<; d’ «• J.r> - A.J I * I L i JH I t b J I I 11 I II < I ' ‘Ir r *' •♦<; ! >1! U 1 •z I i g;.' ■ 'h" 9- I 1 > " ->1 i. ‘ lU - Jlh :p‘rii S . n‘ ***• •i z’f J - I I I i a I 1 i;' • ► •n- tint I nu T- •■ f 11. 1- *1 v I t I 7:n”l ’ i* » ■ A' k ! .4 I * I P r-' I I r t J Jf n- % 1 4 I . . I ^1! Til ' l.’H . •*J 1 t L t ► 7 * t > fnn ' -r* .1 f iI VH K k .1! Locals are invited to get an up-close look at history at tonight’s meeting of Movies, Memories and Milestones at the Hastings Public Library. The club meets in the community room ofthe Hastings Public Library, 227 E. State Street, on Thursdays at 5 p.m. On Thursday, May 8, Steve Alexander, a General George A. Custer lookalike impersonator hailing from Monroe, will be in attendance. Alexander is a film actor who is regarded by many as our nation’s foremost living Custer historian. He will share his own expe­ rience and memories from re-enacting the life of the “Boy General” before he introduces the 1944 film, “Buffalo Bill” starring Joel McCrea, Maureen O’Hara and Linda Darnell. The Hollywood classic captures the spirit of William “Buffalo Bill,” his life and times and renders the historical duel between the showman Cheyenne Chief Yellow Hand as portrayed by actor An­ thony Quinn. Proclaiming “First scalp for Custer,” William Cody went on to recreate this moment numerous times during his fa­ mous Buffalo Bill’s Wild West shows, which toured across the country. Movie club member Mike Hook will talk about a brief encounter Hastings had with Buffalo Bill. Since 1987, Steve Alexander had toured the United States and Canada portraying General Custer in hundreds of Civil War re-enactments, including I I 1 asked to donate $10. Freon-containing devices will not be accepted. Those with leftover medications can dispose of those, too. Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Per­ sonal information should be crossed out. A grant from the Michigan Depart ment of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is allowing locals to take advantage of a tire drop-off at this month’s hazardous waste collection. Up to 10 household tires per car can be disposed of next weekend. No business tires will be accepted. Materials not accepted next Saturday include asbestos; latex paint; propane tanks; commercially generated waste; radioactive material; explosives; Fre­ on-containing devices; unknown wastes; and tires caked heavily with dirt. More information on next weekend’s hazardous waste collection can be found at barrycountyrecycles.org MM «• I.II rw’ 7^ f" J I SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS I I !dEi^:^jfc8r I ■4^ Speaker Pro Tern Rachelle Smit is in­ viting residents to attend her local office hours on Friday, May 23, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Local Grind in Delton. Smit’s office hours are an opportunity for constituents to speak directly with their representative and ask questions or share ideas. The Local Grind is located 117 S. Grove Street in Delton. Rep. Smit represents the cities of Allegan, Fennville, Wayland, as well as the townships of Allegan, Bellevue, ■: ■ 1 < ■ ..4t- S^. ■ r^n;}r ti 5t •* r* ?F^> V •« rF' HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration ) •t t > X ** ■J { ■ )i rn r-' ** « < I ( 1 • V 4II?' > Some people"who receive month­ ly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments may need help managing, their money. When the Social Security Administration receives information that indicates you need help, we’ll work with you to find the most suit­ able representative payee to manage your benefits. A representative payee is someone who receives your month­ ly benefit payment on your behalf and must use the money to pay for your current needs, including: • Food; • Clothing; • Personal care items; • Housing and utilities; • Medical and dental expenses; and • Rehabilitation expenses (if you have a disability). If you need help managing your benefits, tell a Social Security repre­ sentative that there is someone you want to be your representative payee. Your representative payee should be someone you trust and interact with often, and who clearly understands your needs. Social service agencies, nursing homes, or other organizations are also qualified to be a representa- 1 1 f ) I I - -JI *A & I I 4 I V I ' J"' r J I • , ♦ • 1 * ti/ 11 • ! I I » I ( r 7v]{,r * >' I fI 4e J I ?- ’ J I* .t w..ri iiiQ >■ r? I r ) I i ■ I, .. . 11 4jn i f I k i II t > JI i I I I 11 e p' I i i .1 1 ' > I' * f 4 l1 J 11 .. f' '^9 h ' 4 \ /. i ^41 .J I X? r V' J «V ill?;. . < ( 4 i I J .• •• J 'SLt F' II r ^I’ e J »< ) ! -4f >' ->z 4 Xliilili 0 ‘ XA I h' b 1 * I I ■5-4'J'G? i TU ’ I 1 k I ifi I 1 fI b.ii t k f 'i f k ' ■' 4 -u'j } fc’ iiijy. , . j' I. I ' >' I l. I « .i;iT ( » I 1 I k « I I< f I I I f ♦ ♦ ♦ X / r I .1 I' •I 1 A.J 1 L ■' -» * TREE SERVICE BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-8187793. at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings, and at “Custer’s Last Stand” in Hardin, Mont. Alexander has starred as General Custer in different stages of his life and on television in films and programs, including “George Armstrong Custer: America’s Golden Cavalier” and on A&E’s “Biography” series. He was also on Bill Kurtis’s “The New Explorers” series in “Betrayal at Little Big Hom.” Alexander, as in past Hastings perfor­ mances, will bring Custer and Buffalo Bill artifacts to show. He will answer audience questions as Custer following the film showing. Attendees can receive autographs from Alexander, as well as purchase his new book on Custer’s MM famous home, Dandy. Fillmore, Manlius, Clyde, Overisel, Heath, Valley, Salem, Monterey, Dorr, Hopkins, Watson, Wayland, Martin, » iarry, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Hope, Prairieville, Johnstown, Assyria and part of Jamestown. Rep. 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A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, by mailing a check to Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Mi 49058. Please include in memo for Meals on Wheels in memory of James Croninger. 1 t «• Arts grant applications due May 20 f The GFWC-Gun Lake Women’s Club is once again offering Summer Arts Experience grants to high school­ ers in the Gun Lake area. Applications for the grants are being accepted now through May 20. Each year, the Gun Lake Women’s Club offers financial help to incoming ninth-through 12th-gradersin area dis­ tricts for theatrical, musical, creative movement/dance, literary and visual arts programs. The Summer Arts Expe­ rience grants can help fund experiences like theater camps and other creative arts programming. High school students at Delton Kellogg Schools, Thomapple Kellogg Schools, Martin Public Schools, and Wayland Union Schools are eligible for the grants. Applications for the Summer Arts Experience grants are due by May 20. Students can apply for the grants at barrycf.org. Anyone with questions about the application process is asked to contact Annie Halle at annie@barryef.org or call 269-945-0526. — Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ National Wildflower Week with this “wild” hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, May 10 — Spring Wildflower Hike at the Little Grand Canyon, 10 a.m.-l 1:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.2:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 — Bird Brains with the Barry County Bird Club, 9-10 a.m. Join Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and the Barry County Bird Club for a social birding hour. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. *jtnsn: U ,lt 4.’ I f I (Il I r /xio-. • ; ’XxfE^nyi^ It ' I I r W i'' II. ► i * I I I .Mr- * i . . ? 1 i t f{ M' .'lOiaESirifpVd J.' uc<xiJ4;.t I ,■ « ♦ :: i - >ut' xiu:: 1 I j f Cf J Il T“j5U, I ' f I .b;-.r I / T ;^l I MM ■c: ‘I h ,. V 1 I 'ir: A . jl.L'h- ) I I I 4 >11 I I I ’ ■J 1 fg I I I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY II A>ji ’ Thursday, May 8 - Teen Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m.; Movie Memories & Milestones watches a 1961 film star­ ring Elvis Presley and Hope Lang, 5 p.m. Friday, May 9 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10 - Safe sleep presentation and free pack and play giveaway, 11 a.m. Monday, May 12 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Stories & Snacks, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 - Baby Cafe, 10 < I 1 I Ulffair- —1 I 1 a.m.; community mental health work­ ers at HPL, 2 p.m.; Cookies & Com­ plaining, 3:30 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Club discusses “Braiding Sweetgrass, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 -Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m.; Friends of the Hastings Public Library spring meeting, 6 p.m.; Spring Fused Glass class, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiable by catiing the library, 269-945-4263. W‘ I I J I I i 1 I i. fl I • I f A U m <4“ If? u « ■ua**^®**^ - 4 j 1 SI# r If I< » < 6 ■ I iH 1 ':J 1 4 / J k- J t .4 f-J 'S » 1 I 1 * 9^^ R !. 0 i k 1 - MAY 8-15 - .1— I I- SCHEDULE PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: “Diary of a Fly’’ by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate 'W n * James Harry Croninger, U.S. Veteran, age 84, longtime resident of Hastings, Ml, a gentleman and loving family member passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025 at Hawthorn Landing in Kalamazoo, Ml after many years of struggling with heart conditions. James was born June 4,1940 in Detroit, Ml, the son of Wesley and Gertude (Reiter) Croninger. The family moved to West Michigan where he attended Barber Hall, Aquinas College and graduated from Louisiana State University in 1963. Growing up he enjoyed many years at their cottage on Barlow Lake with family and friends. James was a Vietnam Veteran serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Ingersoll where he received two bronze stars. After returning from duty S' A M I r Worship Togeth er 1 1 ) ASK DR. UNIVERSE > > 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Email hastfincfggmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree 12:00 p.m. Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday r WWW. cbchastings. org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids, 4 Tru± Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- 49046. Pastor Roger Pastor Peter 8609. Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible (Children Kindergarten-5± Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) '758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SyPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I ( J ... '■ Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH «> ** •.T I ft at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To e An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., iw .«»♦<• r"T* F BotUoelbob&EqulpinHit 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 Anger advocacy What’s the reason people are grumpy? Braelyn, 13, Okla. Dear Braelyn, Everyone feels grumpy some­ times—even a cheerful cat like me. Sometimes exhaustion makes us crabby. When we really need sleep, our brains struggle to do their jobs—like managing our emotions. Sometimes hunger makes us cranky. Our brains need a steady supply of sugar energy. When the available sugar drops too low, we feel terri­ ble—or even hangry. Sometimes stress or problems like anxiety and depression make us grumpy. In all those scenarios, anger lets us know we need to change something. We need to sleep, eat or get some help with our problems. I asked my fHend Anthony Lopez why we feel anger in the first place. He’s a political scientist at Washington State University. He studies how anger evolved and how that helps us under­ stand things like war. He told me that humans (and human-like cats) are social animals. When we live and work together, conflicts happen. “Anger evolved to help you resolve conflicts in your favor, espe­ cially when you perceive that you’re being valued less than you ought to be,” Lopez said. “If you feel under­ valued or taken advantage of, then the anger system helps motivate you to advocate for yourself and for a better outcome.” That means anger helps us solve disagreements. It helps us identify that we feel Wronged and motivates us to talk about it. Let’s say you and I sit down to eat some delicious cheese. We pop open the can. I carve out a tiny chunk for you. I plop a ginormous wedge on my plate. You might feel a rush of anger. That anger isn’t just an emotional reaction to unfairness. It’s also a tool . * 1 1 5 I 'T f .i . ?r; - T I ,L rl ft,!. ? I r 1 f r X f' . 11< V1 ’ ■>.i' r £ ' <g'. 1 t that helps us fix the problem and stay friends. “Part of the purpose of anger is to repair relationships,” Lopez said. “So, you can reach into the mind of the other person and say, ‘This isn’t right. We’re fiiends, and you shouldn’t have done this.’ Anger is meant to try to reconcile that, so we have the same understanding of your value and my value and our friendship.” When you point out I’ve unfairly split the cheese, I’ll probably hear your anger and realize I messed up. Maybe I’ll hand you half my cheese and say I’m sorry. But what if I don’t? What if I did it on purpose and won’t back down? Lopez said we have two options in a scenario like this: withdrawal or punishment. You could decide that you don’t want to finish our snack togeth­ er—or maybe you don’t want to be friends with me anymore. That’s withdrawal. You could decide to grab my cheese and eat it. Or punch me in the nose. That’s punishment. Anger helps you recognize there’s a problem, negotiate to fix it, and take action if the negotiation doesn’t work. It turns out this isn’t just a human thing. All animals respond to threats to themselves or their resources— even if they can’t use anger to ver­ bally work out a solution. Lopez told me that vampire bats share food. They slurp up animal blood then fly home and barf some up into their friends’ mouths. If one bat doesn’t share, the other bats will withdraw. They won’t share with that bat in the future—even if it’s super hungry. I guess you could say that, like us, bats evolved to be mad good at man­ aging conflicts. Dr. Universe j •• *■ i V > i.^ ] 1 A ¥•^4. ilk I ■laas: V r- L 3tB2 I1 IT* • I I J 1 *.. lb' I * I •I ' I SB*’ i Q I i< ■ .. J I. 1 . •r urr * ' M J J issri '/iCudj' '2'^' 4 »>'____ - ^Jg?£ T>r 1 J M*»*^*** bwift"x • Wwftwwv t Iw »»* t X *4 >■ (• A 4- * w F ^r- < X IdOIUm .V I 5 I s I ' *J3 • rt :]H5 •Si, I > ^1 A I ; •« ^«n “t I r ^V«>. T' T *^1 ••F ♦ « ! ... 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M i; A ' :4 R.’ 1 i J lu III «*- K TURNING BACK THE PAGES .• & s 1 A 4 4 > ‘In My Time’ by Robert Faulkner Part XIV t V r ’ ft s * 4 J 1 ’ i . 1 * .•< t. J 1 t X < »«« I . f,. IS b .X Y"'- ■ lU 1 x» e f I < X> « ’4 ‘X *^1-"^’' ' 1 ’ ilk, '■A Ff k. «. 1 «<«4^ k X , II Robert Faulkner, bom and raised in Barty County; entered politics in Berrien County in 1948. He writes about his experiences as a politician: "Many of us were dissatisfied with the Berrien County Republican leadership and we formed the Northern Berrien County Republican Club. Leadership was supporting Harry Kelly for governor, so we oi^anized the Lincoln Day Banquet and invited candidate Dr. Eugene C. Keys as our speaker. I introduced Dr. Keys to the enthusiastic crowd that filled the Coloma gymnasium. It was also the kick-off of my campaign for Stale Representative from the Second District or north end of Berrien County. Needless to say, we now had the political pot boiling. Until the organization of the North Berrien Republic Club and our successful Lincoln Day Banquet, my candidacy had been pretty well written off by the powers that be, but now they had to take me seriously. "One day, I was campaigning in Benton Harbor when I ran into Vern Enders. Vern was a small-time political boss that the county officeholders feared. He was reputed to have become wealthy during Prohibition. In 1950, he owned the Twin Cities Bus System, which at that time was a profitable enterprise. Vern backed the candidates that he favored with cam­ paign contributions and influence. Vern invited me to his house to have a talk. His support would be invalu­ able to me, so I accepted. "Seated in his living room, Vern offered me a drink which I declined. He poured himself on and said, ‘Bob, I’ll get right to the point. I want to control you.’ I was stunned. I could hardly believe my ears. ‘You want what?’ I asked. ‘I want to control you, and I’m prepared to spend whatever it takes to get you elected. Or if you won’t let me control you. I’ll spend whatever it takes to beat your ass.’ I rose from my chair. ‘T d rather be defeated,' I said and left his house. "I soon found out Mr. Enders wasn’t bluffing. I stopped in to see Pete Lovell at his insurance office in Benton Harbor. Pete had indicated that he would his support for State Representative. His face lil*V"giauv ftS'he told me he could not be on my side. ‘Why?’ I asked. Pete was very frank. ‘1 carry Twin Cities’ bus insurance. Vern said that if I supported you. I’d no longer have his insurance business.’ "I was now in a game of hardball politics. I was still young enough to enjoy that fight. . "In June 1950, the Korean War started. General Douglas MacArthur, the hero of the Pacific and World War II, was appointed commander in chief. Price and wage controls were imposed again. We were at war for the third time in my lifetime of 40 years. By fall, MacArthur had captured most of Korea. Then, the Chinese crossed the Yalu River en masse. MacArthur wanted to bomb north of the Yalu, bring back some of the Chiang Kai-shek forces from Formosa, and block­ ade North Korea, but President Truman was afraid to bomb China. A bitter dispute followed and MacArthur was fired in April 1951. He (MacArthur) came home to a tumultuous welcome. He was invited to speak to a joint session of Congress. I listened to his memorable ‘Old Soldiers Never Die’ speech. "Shortly after MacArthur's speech to Congress, he accepted an invitation to speak to the Michigan Legislature. David was present with me on the floor of the House for this historic event. In March 1950, Juanita’s folks, Mae and Burt Mitchell, bought a house in Lake Alfred. Fla. A few days later, Juanita, Linda, Bob and I headed for Florida. David stayed home because of school. We first visited my folks at Eustis. One day, we drove to Sanlando Springs and then to the big tree, which we were told is the oldest tree in the United States and is over 4,000 years old. I believe it was a cypress. After a few days with my folks in Eustis, we visiled Juanita’s folks al Lake Alfred. Ten-week-old Bobby seemed to enjoy the trip as much as anyone. After a few days in Lake Alfred, we headed back to Michigan. "In May 1950,1 rented a building in Lawrence for another store. Dad, David and Carl Arent helped me build the store fixtures. Dad got a lame back from this work and it lasted several days. We opened the store in late June. In July, we took time off from the busi­ ness and politics to have some fun and relaxation. One Sunday in July, Dad and Mother came over and Arnold and the gang came up to our house and went fishing in our pond. John Faulkner caught one 12-inch and one 1 O-inch bass, a bullhead and several nice bluegills. 1 caught a large bass. "On Saturday, July 22, after the Coloma store closed, we drove to Delton and had a midnight lunch and with Aunt Bessie left al I a.m,, Sunday, for Patton Lake, Canada. At the lake, I became the victim of a David and Beilhart conspiracy. David had heard stories about Solar Lake and wanted me to take him there. At 40, a person doesn’t have quite the adventuresome spirit he had at 30, which was the age I was on my trip with the two Jims. I said no to his persistent pleas. "Then one morning, Mr. Beilhart told me that he had a problem. He said that just the week before, for the first time since I had gone to the lake in 1940, a party u * * 4 rN^ jKt ^4. ♦ 'kA • * ■ *• 1 W I I r I f 1 * > '• \ 1 ’>r /, _ « * •« k I 1 H.- I , . 11 • M 1b ,1 I Nr w •I e N p- t z w« --x- I •■*»s ♦ » r 1 I tf A Xi k I •J M't*., i fW ; }u f > I, 4 0 Im •? -Hi ►I ft ! s Q/. 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It only took us five hours to make it home. We were wet and tired, but exhilarated by our adventure. The primaiN' election was in September and 1 won. Since my district was about 2-to-1 Republican, win­ ning the primary was almost tantamount to election. Vern Ender’s political power was broken. He still tried to control the sheriff and other county officers, but they were no longer afraid of him. Dad kept a newspaper account of the primary eleclion in his diary. I was especially happy about the vole in Coloma, Watervliet and Niles. The Coloma city vote was 126 to 25 for my nearest of two opponents. The township was 198 to 44. Watervliet city was 91 to 40, and the township was 100 to 37 in my favor. The Mayor of Niles, Russ Thomas, was a good friend of mine. The vole in that city showed his influence. I had strongly carried every precinct in the City of Niles. I owed my victory to a lot of fine people. The three men who talked me into going into politics were Tom DeRosa, Roger Carter and Art Betz. Without the help of those men and the help of Paul Mast, Russ Thomas, Byron Ashbook of Hager Township and many others, I couldn’t have been elected. To he continued... from his camp had trekked to Solar Lake. Mr. Beilhart said he had to obtain permission from an Indian trap­ per for these people to use his canoe. Unfortunately, they had broken a canoe seat which they had brought back with them. Beilhart pul it on the canoe and he insisted that 1 was the only person in camp who knew the way and had woods experience. "I fell for his flatter}'. Maybe I really wanted an excuse. So, David and 1 set out for Solar Lake. We crossed Patton Lake, portaged to Chipmon Lake, crossed it then portaged to Steward Lake and boated to the north end of the lake. "The big difference betw een this and our 1940 trip was that this time wc had a 4-horscpowcr outboard motor. This was much faster than rowing, but we had to carry to motor across each portage. "We followed the same route from Stewart Lake to the river. There was still no path or trail. Since we had no compass, we went by dead reckoning. We did blaze a trail so we could find our way back. We again waded the river. When we got to the beaver dam, we found the Indian’s canoe on spreading branches of a tree about 7 feet off the ground. We had no trouble installing the repaired seat and proceeded to paddle to the lake and then straight across to where I had camped with the two Jims IO years before. We built a fire. When I finished gathering wood» Dave started fishing. He got a good strike on the first or second cast of his red and white daredevil. The fish broke his line so he pul on another spoon, again waded out into the lake, and cast out as far as he could. Again, the fish struck, and again, the fish broke his line. Soon, our bails were all gone. Only then did I discover that I’d given Dave a pole with a rotten line. Nylon line wasn’t available and if you didn’t dry cot­ ton or silk line, it would rot on the reel. Just as in 1940, it began to rain and soon put out our fire. We turned the canoe upside down, crawled underneath and wrapped up in our blankets. It turned cold and the wind came up. We shivered through the night. By daylight, it had quit raining but the lake was covered with a dense fog. We put our supplies in the canoe and started paddling across the lake. We couldn’t see where we were going and neither of us knew anything about a canoe except that it would tip over easily. We sat straight up and hardly dared to k* 4» ik t Rfeft)RT to PARENTS ftAou’ing ttandingt IM . .. iBrf HK M M J?. I fj- Zj- W .* A Zc .fy.. XZJ ff 44 I fx tj ’ ft AT rr S :- i 1 fj: Jfc IZf l/X ZJ ■UMM* t -Ml { kiax bi I I I I-.. xr’Zf ZJ I. * I C o L£ c « d <4 & i •J I A. CVrb (MbOBW • AiltHltt.. ARr^ SSig sss| Jtt. fy for I9lft ' e c a c 5 4* . 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Ml 49021. died April 16. 2025; and Jeanne Carol Alday (dale of birth Jarx/ary 29. 1929). who bved al 14360 Wing Road. Bellevue. Mt 49021. died Moy 4, 2024 There is no personal representative of either Settlor's estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued Creditors o( the Settlors. Glenn Waverly Alday arxJ Jeanna Carol Alday. are rxitified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to James G Alday. the trustee of the trust, at 198 Railside Drive, East Leroy. Ml 49051. within 4 months of the dale of publication of this notice. Notice IS further given that the trust assets will thereafter be assigned arto distributed to the persons entitled thereto James Q. Alday 196 Railside Drive East Leroy. Ml 49051 269-425-9957 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice (S given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1: PM. on May 15. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Juilene Chilton, a married woman, as her Sole and Separate Property Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage. LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage; January 29. 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 9, 2021 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $287,660.37 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West described as follows: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 28. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 48 seconds East, along the North and South 1/4 line of Section 28, a distance of 962.01 feel; thence South 89 degrees 47 mthutes 12 seconds East, al right angles to said North and South 1/4 line, 594.42 feet; thence 'North 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds East 113.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds East 84.15 feet; thence South 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds West 129.11 feet; thence South 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds West 176.43 feet; thence North 77 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 114.51 feet; thence South 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds West 399.26 feet; thence South 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds West 156.43 feet; thence South 20 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds East 159.14 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 11.60 feet to the South line of said Section 28; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, along said line, 33717 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over a strip of land 66 feet width, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along the South line of said Section 28, a distance of 33717 feet; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds East 208.40 feet; thence North 88 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 35.10 feet to the true place of beginning of said centerline; thence North 21 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 231.86 feet; thence North 20 degrees 44 minutes 32 seconds West 148.29 feet; thence North 16 degrees 06 minutes 37 seconds East 121.90 feet; thence North 30 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds East 327.86 feet; thence North 86 degrees 10 minutes 49 seconds East 90.76 feet; thence North 27 degrees 02 minutes 05 seconds East 246.64 feet; thence North 07 degrees 05 minutes 51 seconds East 129.11 feet; thence North 16 degrees 11 minutes 32 seconds West 84.15 feet; thence South 70 degrees 51 minutes 18 seconds West 113.00 feet; thence North 21 degrees 20 minutes 31 seconds West 168.54 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 130.44 feet; thence North 82 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 213.48 feet; thence South 76 degrees 55 minutes 51 seconds East 104.49 feet; thence North 68 degrees 45 minutes 24 seconds East 112.30 feet to the centerline of Day Road and the point of ending Barry County. Michigan Common street address (if any): 14950 Loon Lake Dr, Bellevue. MI 49021-8228 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: April 17, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1558730 (04-17)(05-08) o; *T BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com i4 I } I A 1 i tf SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notica of Forodoture by Advertisement Notice given urxJer eecbon 3212 of the ri^ieed judicature act of 1961, 1961 M 236. MCL 600 3212. that the loftowing mortgage wiN be kxecloaed by a sale of the rrxxigaged premiaea. or some pan of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holdtog the circuft court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 00 PM. on May 22. 2025 The arrxMjnt due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale Placing the hi(^iest bld at the sale does not automaticaffy entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is erKOuraged to oontacl the county regtster of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagorfs): Robert W Garrett and Lynette S Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband arxl wife tenants by the enbrebes Original Mortgagee; Washingbxi Mutual Bank. FA Date of mortgage: February 16. 2004 Recorded on February 23,2004, in Document No, 1122601, and re-recorded via Loan Modificabon recorded on July 25. 2011 tn Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any). NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County and described as: THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEOUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR. TOWN ONE NORTH. RANGE EIGHT WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559640 (04-24)(05-15) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the Slate Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 22, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance ,company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee; Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage; June 10, 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due al the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred FiftyThree and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: beginning at a point 1554.5 feet West of the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, said point of beginning being on the North line of Slate Highway M-79 and said point also being on the Southwest Corner of land previously deeded to school district number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet: thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan Stale Housing Mortgagee/ Authority Development Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1559641 (04-24)(05-15) 4 Panthers shut out Falcons for second SAC Valley victory ' • ‘ " > * V . i 1 f A K ' *» t <• I 1^ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The L>ellon Kellogg Martin varsity girls’ soccer learn got its second Soulhwestem Athletic C onference Valley Division win of the season Wednesday. April 30. outscoring Consianiinc 3-0. Fslysc Blackbum. Claire Barker and f li Timmerman scored for the Panthers who arc now 5-4 overall this season and 2-2 in ihe SAC Valley. Blackburn got the first Panther goal fini.shing off a comer kick from teammate Tcagan Hamlin in the first half. Barker * brrikc through the Fakor her learn up 2-0 u. st\ Tiiruncmun's goal scaled the win wit}^ about three minutes to go off an assist from Barker. DK Martin head coach Al»i Mabie said his girls contnilled the game allowing Ccffistantinc just tour shots on goal Allegan evened the I)K Marlin team’s SAC Valles record with an X-0 \ictor> over the visiting Panthers Monday r>cllon Kcl logg is set to host Schcolcraft Monday. May 12. and then visit K.ilaxnazoo C hristian May 14 in the week ahead. dvb.; I t * ► I J 11 S check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 5lh day of June. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat­ ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchas­ er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a tiUe insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in­ formation. The rrxjrtgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav­ ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated Februa7 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich­ igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par­ tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on Febru­ ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en­ tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort­ gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any pari thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, (bounty of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; Parcel 1; That parcel of land tying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi­ gan: thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North tine of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feel parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de­ grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi­ taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 PR #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par­ cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban­ doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re­ demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiralion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore­ closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1.2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 jA ; /I r Ui t 1 1 '» • * k I fM 'i , 1'// -M* • <11' r / ii" ? r 4 ■ ■ z f I • ’A u A ! t I I I « < t ts 4 S i «l e- r » b' /• Al 1 ./v* / .s' r f !!>• J* Ai ! 7 < slS Li <• . : *i ! r • ■U. if / NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt ooOector attempting to coHeci a debt Any mtormation we obtain wti! be used tor that purpose Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised (udteatore act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600 3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the cir­ cuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at One o’clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con­ tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, eilher of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, ‘Mortgagor*), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA. a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated June 23. 2022, and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 28.2022. as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; V B >» I. t » I J? 4 I I.’?'.. I / . ,(Mr « t '-fi -■ »* oizll r. .rif :3^ I* 4 .r r V' A I ( .■i ’ .1^ C s A K 5 4 nufkfS* 1 I ♦ IF I * J < I J (k I 1 nJflf??.’ < ,.s<- II * * -iJU* •> .‘’iii!>r f r- r* If ♦ / •* T I « .5, '.U ! « K- , r i' ■I •t I - ’W*-' » J js » ‘ > I « 4 f A* « >• « ft z 1 4 I I f * > «» 1 r** t? V A.'- i .z-4 •u 1 < c- «*** ;i. •r Ilf k» i .1 r. s. <1 '.-tHiL f '\ u 1 ■- •^'n.iu'i' z* y *• , a . ’tr 4 I’M i /u«kv 31* l««»l I I I I It I * 4* .. ■ 3* r 4>b > ft ' •.••-Il .■ ' 1 1 - ' ecr jj: f- '..3 L»-’ ( « I "Lff. Wr k i a........ '' I 7 .»*. iw' I ft t r I | ■>■»% < I J I . 7 -, w> * : MinsnHtKll. mnn Parcel 1: The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County. Michigan. .i* « * Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michi­ gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East. 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 41742 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min­ utes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. f V /-J X NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cx>llect a debt Any informabon we obtain wib be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement No­ tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for ca^ or cashier's A- z /I f? t'-' «I » I * I tr t'ik' r 4 K-i T k k I rv ' **.I r 199 «• r ,1 • r ,1 I. Ml '■ t » ***^4 I I -# >• Hl *» J f . ‘•'i t U\' ’ r < 1.18 5“^ '■ z • M’ I I I .-"’Sw- ** T'< * *5^ V « Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be­ ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County. Michigan. } fip e. ,/■ 1 I M I i*^ **^1 Ml <>r it, w** ► 4 ( w <11 I' Vi - i Together with all fixtures, tenements, he­ reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or In any way appertaining to the premises. » 1 I Vbi k »p * *> I ’ W*;t ( K .R *A X. ■* .T» I Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2): 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) 'if' •t. n Bf.', ! ? « 1 U-‘« F ***- t A ! I »>tr r fr Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort­ gagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a‘ person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to Ihe Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri­ od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac­ tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele­ phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, «« i w f i,-» j f w b ■ 4r, T I f V y I n •» I -^Vs *«* * 15 '¥ r r. < I c ss. » I ’ta a L- li »• ar I. *s »T t t ^’4 IV» « iV t •**.. W I I 1 ■’s ■ 'if. >‘ • > 5 *k. I « « 't. ( V » 4 I i *•» »•* 15-^ s ^i: & * I L. , ■*11, i »■ '?fc U tetv f V I > % » * I »5. I < ' f*^ r -U , ’fl s *• r. I. *! r a 'L'U . < ri> » J'. ■ i. i - 4.* f •k ,> * 'i. V « • « W--' ws FLCA Mortgagee 1^ X \ ’O >b < Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 n t ‘ . I ‘'<1 I •1 k ■'■'i.s " » <• s X I. 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' 'G* 'lu* t S.M 'i I 9 If* '^J . -X • 4 ( ■'.Lj - A. r** ' 'I uu J. 1^ I *» b I I s J . n► t ' I t 'I ' )h •T s 1 I f I I /•♦ f 4 '♦ . I .* ’J -J U 4 1 I « I WI ; •nji i J 4 I I A S t . ■•) - ' 4 ‘■■' I . s ' •H. rt'j - •i< t A' •’* ■r ■ ■ ”<'1 /* »& I t I •'iiq’ .( 1 • •% * * •* i 4 > fl r ■ 4 zt. 4 I T '•bl ►4 4 r I -*<*r I h l»*T «« 4fr • > 1 r «l7 « 4 I.. I J 5 Af f I > I I *< t < » ZVrx . / ■f r ri'V.'L.j I / I -i , H THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 I I nt T - .' U Brett Bremer Sports Editor Jumpers led the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field team at the South­ western Athletic Conference Champi­ onship meet hosted by Lawton Monday. Junior pole vaulter Nick Muday had the top finish ofthe meet for the Panthers by clearing 11 feet 6 inches to place fourth in that event. It was the only event in which Delton Kellogg had two top ten finishers. Senior Ezra Smith cleared 10-0 to place eighth. The Delton Kellogg team also had senior Wyatt Finney sixth in the long jump with a season-best leap of 19-6.5 and senior Miki Hovi eighth in the high jump with a height of 5-6. Junior teammate Tyler Howland added an 1 Ith-place long jump of 18-7, a new PR for him. The Panthers had a couple of season best marks in the shot put too with senior Cooper Sandusky ninth at 40-10 and sophomore EvanFlexerplacing 11th withaFPR of 39-5.5. On the track, the top finish for the DK boys came from the 4x400-meter relay team of freshman Ryan Sinclair, Hovi, senior Myles Hatton and sophomore Landon Madden that placed fifth with a time of 3 minutes 45.48 seconds. The DK team had a handful ofpersonal record times on the track highlighted by Madden’s time of 52.46 that put him in fifth-place in the 400-meter dash. The top finish on the track for the Delton Kellogg girls was a sixth-place time of 2:41.41 for senior Kylie Main in the 800-meter run which put her in sixth place. Main and junior Elli Timmerman both turned in new PR runs in the 800 and the 1600-meter run. The top relay finish for the DK girls was also the 4x400-meter race with the team ofMain, Timmerman, senior Jillian Leclercq and junior Izabelle Gruber ninth in 4:55.53. Junior Violet Kokx had the top perfor­ mance in the field for the DK girls with a throw of 89-7 in the discus, a new PR for her. Lily DeVries added a ninth-place leap of4-5 in the high jump for DK and soph­ omore Brynlee Babbitt-Smith was ninth the long jump with a mark of 14-2.75. The Delton Kellogg boys were 12th and the girls 16th at the 17-team confer­ ence championship meet Nobody was within striking distance of the Hackett Catholic Prep boys who closed the day with 129.83 points. Law­ ton was second with 85 points ahead of Parchment 79, Constantine 70, Sau­ gatuck 50, Schoolcraft 44.5, Kalamazoo Christian 44, South Haven 28, Black River 25 and Gobles 24.5 in the top ten. Distance runners were key to the Fighting Irish victory. Junior Marek Butkiewicz won the 1600-meter run in 4:22.38 and the 3200-meter run in 10:10.91. He was the runner-up to junior teammate Sean Siems in the 800-meter run, and Siems was third in the 1600. Those two also helped the Irish to a win in the 4x800-meter relay. Lawton was powered by sprinters. Ju­ nior Grey son Burrous won the 100-meter dash in 11.06 and the 200-meter dash in 22.82, and he contributed to Blue Devil wins in the 4xI00-meter relay and the 4x200-meter relay. Senior Mason Mayne won the discus (185-6) and shot put (61 3) with new personal records in both of those throws for the Blue Devils. Gobles had a solid lead at the top of the girls’ standings with 83 points ahead of Hackett 68, Bridgman 60, Kalamazoo Christian 55, Schoolcraft 53, Saugatuck 52, Coloma 46, Galesburg-Augusta 43, Allegan 43 and Constantine 39 in the top ten. Sophomores Libby Smith and Daisy Estrada both took two individual races for the Gobles girls. Estrada won the 100-meter dash in 12.59 and the 300-meter low hurdles in a PR of 45.28. Smith took the 1600-meter run in 5:20.93 and the 3200-meter run in II:53.70. The Delton Kellogg teams head to the Gobles Invitational Friday and then will be in Bangor May 15 for their MHSAA Division 3 Regional meet. Thursday, May 8, 2025 City of Hastings NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORKSHOP Notice is hereby given that the City Councii of the City of Hastings will hold a Workshop at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 12,2025, in the sec­ ond floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the meeting is to interview City Council Member applicants for the First Ward. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at lperin@hastingsmi.qov. Linda Perin City Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30113-DE William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Karl Eric Anderson. Date of birth: 9/12/1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Karl Eric Anderson, died 2/20/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joseph Adams, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/1/2025 Jeffrey M. Black P68768 900 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616-632-8000 Joseph Adams 391 Andover Street SE Kentwood, Ml 49548 616-780-9896 9 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court In Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage: May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24, which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feet; thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 13932 S M 43 Hwy, Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 1,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) t I I W» rrti-. * I /MP I ID i:: H Ui I f I T» r » t*“. y. * r z J A <• r t I J I aT? ;fr ( rr*; •' MAI , r ir r I •J /if 1 I I r 1 k 4 I T.E 1 I ! I r fl ; ui; A k n ? I J 1 1 r . •A t :'?f h’ ♦ ♦ 1 t ( I ub31 « V• 4 ? k , I f. Jr < H t 1 i I I 1 I I f 1 I ! I I I I r T .'T I J. • J* ■- if 1‘? 4 / i I f I I I vi» • I 9 i . r 5 T 1 J.?'' r * . ’ I k 1 r' I .-*4 ; > .-.1 '> J I <-1 J . • I*"' 1. ■ ■' ■ . J : •. . ■ It « r*- it .xU I (a n* ff Ui I tf < ? • ,-v1:' t i City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30,2026. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 12,2025, in City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to the City Council on April 28,2025 with amendments. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget, and additional back­ ground materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon­ day through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock(3)hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin, City Clerk f w .tT'* ■ •) s • • ' J J r wM • t •I I f I . r*' I ' : CI 1' !• XJ' iS'* I II. ' • • r . ** jI I r rU i r’’ .I©- ifttf 4 ' eU X. 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J' s jK. r < XT n t , A 1 t r-|>r 4 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number: SP-03-2025 -Paul Wengerd (Applicant); Matthew Wengerd (Property Owner Location: 8810 S Broadway Rd, Hastings Ml in Section 29 of Baltimore Township Purpose: Request to allow an assembly operation in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per section 1102 and 2309, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number; SP-10-2025 - Nate VanderMale (Applicant); Tyler & Anja Harmon (Property Owner) > Location; 10862 Hermitage Point Rd, Shelbyville Ml in Section 4 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: To construct an ADU above the garage in the RL (Recreational Lake) zoning district per Section 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. Case Number: SP-11-2025 - Mike Gurd (Applicant/Property Owner) Location: 6147 Guy Rd, Nashville Ml in Section 14 of Maple Grove Township. Purpose: Request to construct an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district per Section 2305 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. . Case Number: SP-12-2025 • Jim Carr (Applicant); David Miller (Property Owner) Location: 4414 E Dowling Rd, Dowling Ml in Section 36 of Baltimore Township. Purpose: Request to operate a major home occupation, a general store in the A (Agricultural) zoning district per section 2339 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008. MEETING DATE:May 27, 2025. HUE: 7:00 PM £LA£E: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler atjkeesler@barrycounty.org. Ilie special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058,(269)945-1284. Jf " Sarah \^nDenburg, Barry County Clerk R>» - ■ s J ..'Jf • 4 r % I 4 fI ■ .1 I» rf • I NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (8) pickups: (5) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickup, (2) 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SRW pickup, (1) 2024 3500HD Crew Cab DRW pickup. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Com­ mission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e. #240020 or #240080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. (5) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors •) 1-Redwood Metallic Truck #240020 - Orange Title - approx. 27,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Cardinal Red Truck #240060 - Orange Title - approx. 17,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Titanium Rush Truck #240070 - Orange Title - approx. 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240120 - Orange Title - approx. 22,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Black Onyx Truck #240140 - Orange Title - approx. 19,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE SRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240260 - Orange Title - approx, 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow; $57,000 w/o plow 1-Onyx Black Truck #240270 - Orange Title - approx. 13,000 Miles Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow, $57,000 w/o plow (1) 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE DRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated mirrors Summit White Truck #230370- Orange Title - approx. 16,000 Miles Minimum Bid: $64,000 with plow; $58,000 w/o plow NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold. ORANGE TITLES are MUNCIPAL TITLES. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregular­ ities in the best interest of the Commission. �f SPORTS 10 "I. ■<1 I 'J J' tia iP 1 > .cI J.. /■ s ,t 'U . /J J- I. ( > •w I t ’ jr.‘ L#’ I I 1 Thursday, May 8, 2025 Hi WWW HastingsBanner.com v 1 lyojans take wooden bat tournament title Brett Bremer Sports Editor second base with two out when Connor Dombkowski delivered a pop single into Centerfield that allowed him to come around to score breaking what had been a 3-3 tie. Dombkowski would score too without the benefit of a hit stealing second and then third and coming home as a throw to get him at third got away from the Crusaders. Carsyn Redman led off the top of the fifth with a walk forTK. He stole second and went to third on a groundout by An­ son Verlinde. A Cam Waller double into Centerfield brought him home. The Crusaders had their chances to cut into that Trojan lead and couldn’t do it. Unity Christian put its first three bas­ erunners on in the bottom of the fifth inning, and its first two on in the bottom of the sixth. In the fifth Trojan starter Micah Dock got a pop out and a strike out, and then a little roller to first base that Jayce Brummel scooped up and flipped over Dock covering the bag to get TK out of the inning unscathed. In the bottom of the sixth, with Walter now on the mound. Unity Christian put its first two on thanks to an error and a walk. Waller induced a pop out into left and a pop up to first for the first two outs. The two Crusader baserunners moved up on a wild pitch with two out, but Dombkowski made a nice play on a ground ball at third and fired first to end another threat. Dock got the win in the championship game going five innings. He gave up two earned runs (three total) on six hits, three walks and four strikeouts. Walter threw two scoreless innings giving up one hit, striking out one and walking one while earning a save. At the plate, Walter was 2-for-4 with Moving guys around the bases in the lop ofthc fourth and fifth innings pul the Trojans in front of Unity Christian in the championship game of the Thomapple Kellogg Wooden Bal Invitational in Middleville Saturday. The Trojans turned those busy base paths into a few runs, something the Crusaders weren’t able to do as TK pulled out a 6-3 victory to win a home tournament for the second lime this season. Jayce Curtis led off the top of the fourth for Thornapple Kellogg with a single into centerfield. He stood at te r 1 . k3 f • 1 (T :? 1 I, • <.* !4?' s < - . -t I irf— 4 ( r* Thornapple Kellogg shortstop Cooper Rasey fires to first for an out during his team’s win over Unity Christian in the finals of the TK Wooden Bat Invitational Saturday in Middleville. 'Z 1 ► f 1 r )< t *4’’ * ✓ t V t I - • 'J* r;' ft f 2 J * /1 t » 'fi:* ’1 -zU*-’ V «l .,41^ / f?; r 4 I i j) f! ■I * I ■* 4 ,i;K .V* - « I f i A 4 A V b< -■ ' ioS I I I t * 9 * IHF / « t /Ji V V > IJ I J » Al >*> J <. v I r u 4 <•» sS3 I fi »T 1 r - -^ - ■ .w J y (''i- 9 ■■ - n J <1* ,l *CV‘ V • \ > ’.X»^ 1 Thornapple Kellogg’s Connor Dombkowski flips an RBI single into center field during the Trojans’ win over Unity Christian in the championship game of the TK Wooden Bat Invitational Saturday in Middleville. Photos by Brett Bremer an RBI. Dombkowski, Brummel and Curtis had the other three TK hits. TK started the day with a 4-3 win over East Kentwood. The Falcons did move guys around late in the bailgame scoring twice in the bottom of the sixth and once in the bottom of the seventh to pull within a run after TK built a 4-0 lead. The six hits in the bailgame for TK were all singles, one each for Domb­ kowski, Redman, Verlinde, Brummel, Zach Eldridge and Cooper Rasey. Curtis, Rasey and Verlinde had one RBI each. Dombkowski, Redman, Brummel and Eldridge each scored a run. Jacob Davis was the winning pitcher he threw four scoreless, hitless innings. He walked one and struck out three. Redman tossed the final three innings. He struck out two, walked two and gave up three hits. Of the three runs against .j. * *1 /• ’■ « « Ki-' k»' ^L/ > I <»*' f J « * » ’< him, only one was earned. The Trojans struggles in the OK Gold Conference did continue this week as they fell to 1-10 with 10-2 and 5-0 loss to Northview in Grand Rapids Monday.; Verlinde was 2-for-2 with a walk in the opener, and Dombkowski and Davis both had hits. Singles by Dock and Redman were the only hits for TK in the game two shutout. Caleb Munson earned the .. shut out win for the Wildcats in game two | Ip j®^ J with a complete game effort that saw him ■ a strike out five and walk one. TK was set to host Northview for one -, I ' .4'; Wednesday, May 7. The Trojans go to Holland Frida and •jiixW' then will play their series with Grand Rapids Union in the OK Gold next week. TK plays host to the Red Hawks for two Monday and then will go to Belknap Park )£.’< Lj^r in Grand Rapids for one with the Red Hawks Wednesday, May 14. 9 w ' iOv / 1 > * > > - * •r < t .. J f '4 ,4 * *' < .A-faS'"* u (!«*'■ ♦ I 1 jlil P“ »• »ir‘ 'J I I A '» 91^ r » fJ* • k y'--' .41 h I ire ! ^*- .u Ju I < T •-W* Jul * >-r lli • ■.' 7^) r :uc I —« c I iyy • i: ••€ 4« 1 r I »* ► » * i- • t; j> 1 k ♦ h/v'T” 9-^ ’ . 4 I* II fs. Saxons keep going faster, further, higher in tough defeat 11 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Both the Saxon varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams are 1-3 in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals this spring after falling to the Cardinals in Coldwater Monday. Despite lopsided tallies on the score­ board, the Saxons turned in quite a few oftheir top performances ofthe season. The Coldwater boys took a 135-28 win and the Coldwater girls won 124-39. Bella Friddle had a trio of wins for the Hastings girls. She took the long jump with a mark of 17 feet 1.5 inches. She cleared 9-0 in the pole vault. She cleared 5-2 in the high jump. Friddle also had a third-place time of 27.41 seconds in the 200-meter dash. Saxon sophomore Caroline Ran­ dall won the girls’ 3200-meter run in 11:46.23. She also had a runner-up time of 5:21.87 in the 1600-meter run. Coldwater senior Grace Huff beat her out in that one with a personal record time of 5:21.87. Saxon sophomore Chloe Pirtle was third in that race with a season-best time of 6:35.53, and she was also third in the 3200-meter run. Hastings girls’ coach Erin Slaughter was also really pleased with notable PRs from Gabby Jusewikcs, Zikarra Warner, Kim Coolidge and Jayden Evans throughout the meet. Junior Olivia Friddle had her top throws of the season with marks of 91-7 in the discus and 33-7.5 in the shot put. She was third in the discus and fourth in the shot put. Olivia was also the runner-up in the pole vault with a season best leap of 9-0 that matched her sister Bella’s height. The Hastings girls also had Pirtle fourth in the 100-meter hurdles. Mad­ die Elzinga fourth in the 800-meter run, Bella Strimbeck fourth in the 400-meter dash and Zoe Watson rourth in the discus. The Coldwater boys won every event except the pole vault. Saxon sopho­ more Maverik Peake cleared 11-6 to win the pole vault and junior teammate Isaac Lilley was the runner-up, also clearing 11-6. Cardinal sophomore Drew Vanderpuyl set personal records in winning the 1600-meter run (4:39.18) and the 3200-meter run (10:46.03), just beat­ ing out the Saxon leaders in those two races. Saxon senior Brandon Simmons wassecondinthe 1600in4:41.75.Saxon senior Micah Johnson was second in the 3200 in 10:48.94. Johnson was fourth in the 1600 and freshman teammate Jackson McKin­ ney was fourth in the 3200 with a PR run of his own. Tlie Saxon team had junior Cardale Winebrenner third and sophomore Caleb Kramer fourth in the 110-meter high hurdles, and in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles Kramer was third and fellow sophomore Shad Manciu fourth. Sophomore sprinter Logan Kimmel set his PR in the 100-meter dash for the Saxons and then placed third in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24,82. Coldwater freshman Evan Lewis won those two sprints taking the 100 in a PR of 11.21 and then winning the 200 with a PR of 22.71. In the field, Hastings had sophomore Cody Seymour third in the high jump and Kramer fourth as they both cleared 5-2. Junior Odin Twiss was fourth in the discus too. Hastings is set to visit Jackson North­ west for a conference dual this after­ noon, May 8, and will go to Marshall to close out conference duals Monday, May 12, TTie Saxon teams were a part of the Corunna Cavaliers Classic last Friday, May 2, with both teams placing eighth in a field of ten teams. Chesaning took the boys’ team title and Chelsea won the girls’ meet. Bella Friddle added qualification for the state finals long jump competition to her previous state qualifying per­ formance in the high jump. She flew 16-11 to win the long jump Friday at the earlier qualifier event. She won the high jump by clearing 5-6 and also was fourth in the 200-meter dash. Her high jump set a new meet record, breaking the previous record of 5-4 held by Saxon alumnus Emily Westers. Caroline Randall was second in the 3200-meter run in 11:51.24 and placed fourth in the 1600. Olivia Friddle had what was then a PR of 33-4.5 to place third in the shot put and she was sixth in the discus and fourth in the pole vault. Fellow thrower Zoe Watson set her PR in the discus at 97-9 while placing fifth. The Saxon boys and girls also had teams win the throwers relays Friday ~ capping off an undefeated season of thrower relay races for the Saxon boys and girls according to coach Slaughter. Sophomore Liam Renner won the pole vault for the Hastings guys by clearing 12-8 a new personal record for him. Twiss improved his discus PR to 124-1 while placing seventh and was also sixth in the shot put. Simmons had PR times in the two long distance races. He was second in the 3200-meter run in 9:58.09 and fourth in the 1600 in 4:37.37. Johnson was eighth in that 3200. The top relay finish for the Hastings boys came from the team of Renner, Balian Marlette, Luca Di Bernardo and Kimmel that was sixth in the 4x200-meter race with a time of 1:38.71. •I .t » *** t. p. n 1 r r k <■ Si I I L’.nc» IJ > .t •r I « ' c I .j;*’ Wt nij u'o* I JI ■’’•A 4 RS PMr I I 'nrfr t I f J .2 J.h T ( Ui i * rf ► ( •r' t-i' IH t u to/ r S4 . ® •^-Ot 5 .SBk 1 •4-e I • « T I Ui z «. V . . .A •i . 1 ► 11 p 9{ ♦ ilV’ < f 3. •-,4^? '-..1 J ^14. P.V ' I S’’ ' J iA t I J i J /'^ * 4 J t I * A 1 ’A L -*♦4 i ft •4 taal a -- I kv ---- pri .1' 4. i J/' I » Q "I r * J 1 I IJ ■ * 5 4 I 4 : ' k •l. 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Gracie Wilson earned a 6-1,6-2 win over Olivia Suhocki at fourth singles for the Saxons. The Hastings girls on the doubles side closed the day strong. The RedHawks won 12 games against the Saxon doubles teams, but only two of those came in the second set of matches. At the top of the line-up, the Saxon duo of senior Isabella Gee and junior Lauren Gee outscored Marshall juniors Kaya Oswald and Liz Connolly 6-1,6-1. At second doubles, Saxon sophomore Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Fergusen scored a 6-3,6-0 win over Marshall’s Olivia Miller and Hannah Johnson. Freshmen Lillian Edger and Lilly Ran­ dall scored a 6-2,6-0 win for the Saxons over Marshall juniors Joija Uldriks and Vonda Peterson at third doubles. At four doubs, Hastings junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski scored a 6-4,6-1 win over Marshall juniors Mattie Herrick and Morgan Baker. The Saxons were set to play host to Hamilton Wednesday, May 7, and the Saxons will be a part of the Lakewood Quad Saturday with Lakewood hosting singles matches and the Saxons hosting doubles matches. Coldwater comes to Hastings for another 1-8 dual Tuesday, May 13. Correction: , 2*11 *< ■ *5 '*''''..Air ' \1 ’ ' Hastings track and field sophomore Chloe Pirtle was incorrectly identified in a photo on page 14 of the April 24, 2025 edition of the Hastings Banner. Pirtle set her personal record in the 100-meter hurdles at the April 18 Hastings Invitational with a tenth-place time of 19.55 seconds. « * ‘ ri i|t AT! £( ; J’ t '•n- zt 'f * / 41V J t e Ms. 15 k. ■ 115 i 2; ikH 5L e 4 k -» J X 3 As Al 'Mbm * I A. c. i } -’4> W' I L I •' u. 'U ' t »r j I .H It 1 h Ik. .'d Ml rfi 1 u -9^^■ U' k K ■xifh. *1 I « ♦ t ,* 1 t Aitu OU »* ,r S f 4 I CELEBRATE SUCCESS! d 'i . Mk. r M r W>. * Group #- «k •tx' THE HASTINGS BANNER I t « J»-- ' Send your student achievements or personal milestones to r J -ii mmacleod@inihomepaper.com ;m GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM ’ » 1 IB. ’h) �w THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HastingsBanner.com Ui^i 4^^ a- K 1 -■I p '■* s n Brett Bremer Sports Editor ■ <1 ad?' Abirdie on seven, a birdie on eight and a birdie on nine ended Delton Kellogg/ Marshall freshman Jason Marshall’s round with a two-under-35 at Mullenhurst Thursday. Sophomore teammate Grady Matteson finished at one-under and two other Delton Kellogg/Martin guys were in the top ten individually as the Panther varsity boys’ golf team earned its first Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division victory of the season while shooting a program record 143 nine-hole score. New Delton Kellogg head coach Nick Haas said everyone got in a good week of practice leading into the home jamboree Thursday, and it showed early. Tyler Howland sank a birdie on num­ ber one, his second hole ofthe day. Grady birdied number three, his third hole of the day. Marshall followed with his first birdie of the round, on number three. Haas said that opened the floodgates, and the Panthers finished five strokes ahead of league leading Kalamazoo Christian in the end. The Comets fin- ) JSt'"'' ; ■jjwr: /» • : **^1 i I 1 r55! I9 * ■» . I A ;!dJ/ '■ 31 I • • f ^lO>5iV 'ST! i 1 rioori- ' 'I f . 1 1 ' 4r’-'i‘ r r '*vr' t u w’ 1£ U . I T\ , J t in , / - ■; DHi * » ( ■ •< '□•u ) 9! r ’ ’r t 'ili' u f 'iL'u i. I » n J< I fl • i * hu. U/r I 1 '■■'’'fb;. <*• *r. ] aI ** - f k I J J? I UJ- ft i'r -J4_ a,. s *J* 1 Vt-. rv( 1 A « UJ * •I IJIV DK/Martin squad drops team record score in win at Mullenhurst MV. Ifa. 9 ’ < 11 Thursday, May 8, 2025 ished the day with an overall score of 148 ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 156, Schoolcraft 156, Lawton 171, Parchment 178 and Constantine 184. Matteson scored a 34. Junior Carter Brickley and the junior Howland both shot 38s for DK/Martin. Kalamazoo Christian was led by senior Ian Tuin who matched Matteson’s 34. The Eagles got 37s from sophomore Brixton Devries and freshman Ian Riggs, and they added a 40 from freshman Hart Hoekzema. The Panther team also got a strong round from junior Gabe Smoczynski who fired a 40, including a birdie on the tough par-4 number seven. The Delton Kellogg/Martin team was back in action Friday at Parchment’s Coaches and Kids abbreviated scramble - where teams scramble on nine holes and the coaches play their own shots. The DK/Martin team took its third straight victory by besting the rurmer-up team by one stroke. “This was a great easy going tour­ nament to play in before the real grind happens leading into the postseason.” Haas said. ek ; *■ ^1 4^ I MW*’’*** JT. ■ T • t_ Wi^. t « ♦v j . T->' «.. ♦ V WB A ' J 4 -^s •- I r! 1^ f ^5 •**s; •* ) *o I < T* -S < » .WWi** 4 Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf teammates Tyler Howland, Jason Marshall, Carter Brickley, Grady Matteson, Gabe Smoczynski and head coach Nick Haas celebrate winning the SAC Valley jamboree at Mullenhurst Thursday, May 1, with a school-record nine-hole score of 143. Photo provided The Panthers were back at it in the SAC Valley Monday at Island Hills for the jamboree hosted by Constantine. Kalamazoo Christian reasserted itself at the top of the conference standings with a score of 150. Schoolcraft was second at 158 ahead of Hackett 159, DK/Martin 177, Constantine 194, Lawton 206 and Parchment 220. Howland and Matteson both shot 42 for the DK/Martin team. Marshall tallied a 46 and Brickley a 47. 4;' 1 a SC< ! 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Ryan Kammenzind tossed 3.2 innings for the Eagles allow­ ing the two unearned runs on two hits and ■ one walk. He struck out three. Dawson Weemhoff got the final out : for the Eagles. The three Eagle hits were a double from Teegen Whitmire and singles from Ryan Wise and Kammenzind. Jonathan ; Hawkes walked to leadoff the bailgame, stole second and third and then scored on a ground out by teammate Grant • • I* . I / ' J... .•Cl* I I I' n’ *r Brett Bremer Sports Editor 'I 1'' J f .1 I M » . I ■■ T •A I ' 1' ( . ♦ ■yn; ■ 3 711 R' ^4 ■ h' 'H 9 4 . .j*if T . J.G' ■Ji 1 rj’ ^^4 ■ .wO J T J v ’- I >1 r I ^‘'S vr I 1 t r . j7' o'- I - n. I Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County « ail I Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. May 21, 2025 for the following item. a * _ I .'i T- 7 Pt’ u 1 v 4 f' k r '.k a rv IP 'Sk' J'l5 r H {r Specifications, visual inspection, and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. ' '«44> r-. 4 > X' I 4* r » / 9 * if i ~ a/ ,-r' i:r Stump Grinder - Bandit 3100 towable - 165 HP Gas - 2025 V r *■'» r I I jU J J S i •* < !i'f 1 > t i t ’ I'A The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. f r t I 4 •d • r- 'f t L t ' FC’ * k iOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY ( • i . ■ 1 ' J' .' J’ I 1 : /■ if IX 2U a r •J I t Hl J David Solmes Jim James Jamie Knight k' 1 .ir X r . t « <>'1 A i»t.r.r Chairman Vice Chairman Member •• <■/ I';' I .11 ♦ • \ Wells runs record time in 400, wins three sprints Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity boys’ track and field team ran to a runner-up finish at the 45th Annual Stockbridge Track and Field Invite Friday, May 2. Viking senior Donny Wells led the way. He improved his school record time in the 400-meter dash by winning in 49.34 seconds Friday, He had already qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 Lower Peninsula Track and Field Fi­ nals in the race even before besting the early qualifying time at the Panthers’ EQ meet. He was just off those early qualifying times in the other two sprints that he won Friday. He took the 100-meter dash ..ina^personal record time of 11.07 seconds. The early state qualifying time for that race in Division 2 is 11.00 seconds. He won the 200-meter dash Friday in 22.7 seconds. The early state qualifying time in that one is 20.60. The Lakewood boys’ team also had the team of seniors Riley Johnson and Troy Acker and sophomores Bryce Goodemoot and Kaden Rohrbacher win the 4x800-meter relay in 9 minutes .69 seconds. Viking senior Ryan Galgoci was the runner-up in the 110-meter high hurdles with a time of 16.48 seconds. Junior teammate Benjamin Possehn improved his PR in that race to 17.24 to place fifth. Possehn set his PR at 43.42 in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles while placing fourth. Galgoci was eighth in that 300 hurdles race in 45.05. Lakewood had top eight finishes in the three longest runs of the day too. Johnson was sixth in the 1600-meter run in 4:55.25 and sixth in the 800-meter run in 2:12.73. Goodemoot added a 3200-meter PR of 10:56.95 which put him fifth in that race. Acker kept improving his PR in the V 400 as he chases after Wells. He placed third in that race with a time of 51.37 seconds. Marshall took the day’s champi­ onship with 81.5 points ahead of Lakewood 79, Parma Western 75.33, Ottawa Lake-Whiteford 66.33, Jackson Northwest 59.5, Concord 59, Dundee 57.5, Stockbridge 50, Webberville 43.5 and Ann Arbor Greenhills 38, Durand 26.33 and Springport 23. On the track, Lakewood girls were led on the day by freshman sprinter Heidi Carter who was fourth in the 100-meter dash and fourth in the 200-meter dash, and sophomore Alana Raffter who was third in the 300-meter low hurdles. Those two also teamed with junior Taylor Carter and sopho­ more Jayda Miller for a fourth-place finish in the 4x 100-meter relay with a time of 55.87. Carpenter took the Ione victory for the Lakewood girls with a season best pole vault height of 9 feet 3 inches. Viking senior Kara Fedewa had a PR of 31 -.5 inches in the shot put to place third and also was seventh in the discus with a throw of 88-1. The Lakewood girls were sev­ enth. Dundee beat out Concord by half a point for the championship in their competition 90.5-90. Ottawa Lake-Whiteford was third with 88 points ahead of Marshall 67.5, Stockbridge 50, Ann Arbor Greenhills 47, Lakewood 39, Springport 38, Parma Western 37.5, Webberville 33.5, Jackson Northwest 19, Durand 17, Byron 14 and Washtenaw Christian 11. The Vikings had a conference dual at Eaton Rapids rained out Tuesday. They head to the Concord Invitational Friday, May 9. Lakewood heads to Williamston for its MHSAA Division 2 Regional meet Friday, May 16. DK boys win pair of one-run baiigames at Biack River Brett Bremer Sports Editor BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMJMISSION X J I- * r NOTICE TO BIDDERS t J I X .1 J • I 1’^ i' \, »• ri' 3<: II jH J- f .1-*’ VanderWoude. The Eagles had runners on second and third with one out in the top of the fourth, but couldn’t add on to the scoreboard. Algoma Christian had gotten the tying run in the bottom of the third and then went up 2-1 with a run in the bottom of the fourth. Algoma Christian struck first in game one, taking a 1 -0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Eagles got three runs in the top of the third, but Algoma Christian battled back in front with three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Algoma Christian had two unearned runs in game two, Nathan Loerop threw the full four in­ nings for the Eagles. He struck out five, walked four and allowed just one hit. The Eagles had three hits including a pair of doubles by Weemhoff and an RBI single by Loerop. B ■ I J*' ► V- ► In 14 innings the Lakewood varsity baseball team allowedjustonerun against visiting West Michigan Aviation Acade­ my Friday while sweeping a non-conference doubleheader. Lakewood took the opener 6-1 and then shut out the Aviators 6-0 in game two. Tanner Haight earned the complete game win on the mound for the Vikings in game two. He struck out six while giving up four hits and two walks. The fiptfive Lakewobd batters reached safely to start off the bottom of the fourth inning as they boosted a 1-0 lead to 4-0. Remi Horstman and Michael Goodemoot had RBI singles in the inning, and Horst- Eagles bested in pair of one-run GL6 ballgames *r 11 Haight and Guiles toss complete games against Aviators Brett Bremer man stole home as part of ±at rally. The eight Viking hits in game two were all singles. Hollis Poll was 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI and Goodemoot was 2-for-2. Ethan Guiles, Seth Willette and Brady Makley each singled once. Guiles drove in two runs. Guiles earned the complete game win on ±e mound in game one striking out eight while walking two and allowing four hits. The Vikings had 12 hits in that opener with 11 singles and double from Poll. Poll was l-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored. Carter Stewart, Horstman and Logan Faulkner had two hits each. Faulkner had a team-high three RBIs. Reily Teigeler drove in two runs, and Loggan Murray and Horstman had one RBI each. The Lakewood team will make up its rained out Capital AreaActivities Confer­ ence White Division doubleheader from Tuesday at Lansing Sexton on Friday afternoon and then head to South Haven for a tournament Saturday, May 10. The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team improved to 5-2 in the Southwest­ ern Athletic Conference Central Division with a pair of one-run wins at Black River Tuesday. The River Rats had the tying run on third and the winning run on second with two out in the bottom of the fifth of game two before DK pitcher Keegan Hill scooped up a ground ball to record the final out in the 4-3 Panther win. Elliott Rogers started the nightcap for Delton Kellogg and allowed one run in three innings on three hits and a walk. He struck out three. Brock Hickerson and Easton Reynolds threw in relief for DK before Hill came on to get the final out. DK took a 4-0 lead in the ballgame with two runs in the top ofthe first and two more in the top of the second. The Panther offense consisted of eight hits. Gauge Stampfler was 2-for-3 with a run scored and Tucker Tack was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Dylan Fichtner and Tanner Wyant both doubled once, and Rogers and Hill both singled once. Delton was also helped by four Black River errors which helped DK score two unearned runs. The Panthers had an early lead in game one too, scoring five times in the top of the third inning. The Panthers led 6-3 through four innings and then fought off the River Rats the rest of the way. Tack started on the mound and went three innings allowing two runs without giving up a hit. He walked three. Stampfler, Owen Rogers and Elliott Rogers all threw in relief. At the plate, Elliott Rogers had a double, a run scored and an RBI, Fichtner and Hill both singled twice. Hill scored two runs and drove in one. Fichtneralso walked once and scored a run. Stampfler had a single two RBIs, a walk and a run scored. DK also got an RBI single from Tack. Fichtner and Tack had two stolen bases each and the Panther team had seven as a team. The Delton Kellogg teams are set to go to Watervl iet for two ballgames this afternoon, May 8. The Panthers head to Gull Lake for the Blue Devils’ Strike Out Cancer event Saturday. The Panthers return to SAC Cen­ tral play Tuesday at Galesburg-Augusta. �Mt 1 12 Thursday, May 8, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com a- TK gets first softball win over Wayland since 2019 > I <«• I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor if Sil 4 <5 I Some Saturday tournament trophies just mean a little more. The Trojans won’t forget this one any time soon. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity softball team bounced back from getting swept in its OK Gold Conference doubleheader with visiting Wayland in Middleville April 29 by beating the Wildcats 7-5 in the finals of Saturday’s Thomapple Kellogg Invitational. It is the first win for the Trojans over the Wildcats since their 2019 district tournament, the first varsity softball win over Wayland for any of the TK ballplayers, and the first varsity win over the Wildcats for TK head coach Ashley Garrett as a coach or a player. Scoring four runs in the top of the fourth inning pushed TK in front of the Wildcats 7-4 and they held on the rest ofthe way. Centerfielder Kenzie Bouma was 2-for-4 at the plate in the win with an RBI and three runs scored. “Honestly, you just really have to go in andjust know that your teammates are counting on you to be there for them,” Bouma said. “We lost to Wayland, I think it was Tuesday, and this this was a game where I was just really motivated to be there for my teammates at the right time and keep my eye on the ball, and not let the mental game get in the way.” “We really wanted it. We know we have lost to Wayland in the past, and it was really the perfect time at our own home invite to have this be our chance I > <♦ f ) J r*' ' V A. r I jrr?_ Al* 1 4 S»'^ x4» •• I xs </> Aubree Stevens pitches for Thornapple Kellogg during the championship game of the TK Invitational Saturday against Wayland. tl * 4k /.y > 4 *1 J I > * < ™f J f ’IN <! - s 1 J r ’Wk I 1 I#* 1 4 ’**w. '■i' t r f « t- Ar' • >t » I I ! * V# i* 1 ^'Z I I »>• i I I /S S V > wV' >1 I & V 85- ! J \**« i s^n 44 r I ;• ri •» >1^ A *.<4» 9^ 'X'•5 < < I • V ? f ■ J. b i - I J• I ’* . 4 *V *> •J t / The Thornapple Kellogg varsity softball team, including (from left) Anna Romph, Chloe Bossenberger, Adelaide Holderman, Kenzie Bouma, McKenna Hoebeke, Jenna Robinett and Aubree Stevens, walks off its diamond happy after scoring a 7-5 win over Wayland in the championship game of Saturday’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational in Middleville. The victory is the first for the Trojans over the Wildcats since their 2019 district meeting. Photos by Brett Bremer •s F 1 f J 1 f ri 1 • fk.' ^1' . * u **’ I ( at redemption. That felt good.” The Wildcats shut out the Trojans in their OK Gold doubleheader last week with 9-0 and 11 -0 wins, with game two ending on a walk-offhome run in the fifth inning that boosted the Wildcat lead to double figures. “I just think that we had a talk Thursday about being there for each other. I think that really helped us, bringing that into this game. Putting that into play and being hyped for each other. Even when we were down we didn’t get down. The mental game you don’t let that get in the way, look at the scoreboard and keep competing and you’ll win.” TK put a lot of work in on its “mental game” last week. “I told them on Tuesday that it wasn’t a skill thing. That is not why we lost. Wayland just has a littler higher soft­ ball IQ and softball savvy than us right now,” coach Garrett said, “and we really worked on that the last couple days in practice and they put it to use toda/ We actually did classroom session. We talked about different things. We talked about different base running things. We talked about our approach at the plate and what pitch we’re looking for and just little things like that. My team has a bunch of girls that play travel ball, it was just getting them to realize what is going around them and thinking a play ahead.” TK had seven hits in the win. Bouma was the only girl with multiple hits. She drove in a run with a single in the top of the third, and managed to work her way out of a pickle between first and second to finish safely at second after the throw in from the outfield initially tried to cut down a Trojan runner at the plate. That hit tied the game at 3-3 at the time. TK got singles from McKenna Hoebeke, Adelaide Holderman and Jenna Robinett. Holderman, Robinett, Aubree Stevens and Chloe Bossenberger had one RBI each. A couple of Wildcat errors got the Trojans’ go-ahead rally started in the top of the fifth. Holderman had an RBI single, and Stevens and Bossenberger put together back-to-back, two-out doubles to extend the TKJ lead. Stevens was the winning pitcher. She allowed two runs, one earned, on five hits and two walks across the final five innings. She struck out one. Robinett started in the circle for TK allowing three runs on five hits. She struck out one too. Wildcat starting pitcher Harmony Laker allowed seven runs in five innings in the circle, but only one was earned. She walked one and struck out nine. TK got to her for seven hits. Madi Ludema closed things out for the Wildcats with two shut out innings. “The thing we really worked on was getting our trigger out of the way and getting our front foots down so we can rotate and hit the ball,” Garrett said of her team’s improvements at the plate be­ tween games against the Wildcats. “And they did so much better with it. I was a little nervous. Comstock Park’s pitching was not Wayland’s pitching, so 1 was a... little nervous with how they were going to adjust and they did it right out of the gate. It was fun to see.” TK opened its day at the tournament with a 16-1 win over Comstock Park. Holderman pitched and allowed one unearned run in four innings. She struck out seven and walked one. The TK offense had nine hits in the win including doubles from Alyssa Schaefer, Stevens and Bouma. Bouma was344^ in that one with two runs scored and two RBIs. Stevens was 2-for-2 with two runs scored and five RBIs, and she also walked twice. 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J ft “T u • .p'h/i t < Tl n I ** • ns aS 7 i I e s .* •• • , / 2? ir =-’ * 1 ''4i. - np -CJ life l/E Tj*i' n ' T 4 V Four guys finished in the 40s for the Lakewood varsity boys’ golf team as it hosted the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division at Centennial Acres Wednesday, April 30. The Lakewood team beat out Ionia by a stroke and finished just two back of Lansing Catholic. Charlotte took the day’s team title with a score of 167 strokes *I' I / Brett Bremer Sports Editor ) J A Vikings shoot to third at their home jamhoree r I I •zu Portland sophomore Joseph Nobis and Charlotte senior Reid Blasius both shot 39 to share individual medalist honors. The Oriole team added a 40 from junior Noah Rob­ inson, a 43 from junior Peyton Edick and a 45 from sophomore Andrew Buzzard to get the team victory. Lansing Catholic was led by senior Hayden Riley’s 41 and the Cougars got a 42 from sophomore Adam Killingsworth. Ionia freshman Bryce Schmid led his team with a 42. The conference will get together for a jamboree hosted by Sexton at Royal Scot in Lansing today, May 8. • rV f . I' r e 1 ? R ahead of Lansing Catholic 172, Lakewood 174, Ionia 175, Portland 180, Eaton Rapids 184, Olivet 191 and Lansing Sexton 233. Senior Cole Thrun led the Viking team with a 41 that put him fourth overall individually. He bounced back from a double bogie on number two to par three of his next six holes and added a birdie on the 375-yard, par-4 number four. Sophomore Bryson Boucher was sixth overall for the Vikings with a 42, and Lakewood got a 42 from senior Kenny Dutkiewicz and a 47 from sophomore Vance O’Mara. r I*' - *-w »r .r ff 1 4 ♦ !, «• Pl I I -^Qilgrtif ’ *Hiv f ■i I '1 TK ladies looking to repeat as OK Gold champs Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team will look to finish off an undefeated OK Gold Conference season this afternoon, May 8, at the conference championship meet hosted by Wyoming at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. The TK ladies finished off a 6-0 season of confer­ ence duals with victories over Wayland and South Christian at Wayland Union High School Monday. The Trojans beat the host Wildcats 104.5-32.5 and the South Christian girls 100-37. The Wayland boys are in the same position as the TK girls having improved to 6-0 in conference duals with wins over the Trojans and Sailors Monday. The TK boys close the season of conference duals at 2-4. The TK hurdlers are really hitting their stride as the season winds down. Senior Brooklyn Hannon, junior Mia Hilton and freshman Amya Gater placed 1 -2-3 in both the 300-meter low hurdles and the 100-meter hurdles for the TK girls Monday. All three improved their personal record time in the 300 hurdles. Harmon won in 45.74, Hilton was second in 43.36 and Gater placed third in 47.61. Harmon was third and Hilton eighth in that race at the 2024 MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 2 Track and Field Finals. In the 100s Monday, Harmon won with a time of 15.25 seconds, Hilton was second in 15.93 and Gater improved her PR to 16.65 to place third. Junior sprinter Jordyn Fitros had another big after­ noon for the TK ladies. She won the 100-meter dash in 13.00 and the 200-meter dash in 26.67. TK senior Ava Crews had a pair of individual wins too taking the 1600-meter run in 5 minutes 43.43 seconds and the 3200-meter run in 11:40.74. South Christian junior Chloe Rinzema prevented a sweep of the wins in the individual races on the track by the TK ladies. She took the 400-meter dash in a PR of 58.46 seconds and she won the 800-meter run in 2:27.40 just besting a season-best time of 2:28.68 from Crews. The TK ladies won the three sprint relays. Soph­ omore Elile Harmon, junior Madison Kietzman, sophomore Estefani Sanchez Vega and sophomore Sydney Martin wont he4x200-meter relay in 1:51.52. The team of Kietzman, Sanchez Vega, Martin and senior Emma Dykhouse won the 4x100-meter relay in 52.57 seconds. To close the evening, the TK team ofjunior Payton Gater, Brooklyn Harmon, Hilton and Amya Gater won the 4x400-meter relay in 4:16.98. Dykhouse also improved her shot put personal record with a mark of 35-10 and senior teammate Lilly McKeown was second with a put of 29-3. The only victories for the TK boys came from senior Jacob Draaisma who took the 800-meter run in 2:00.47 and the 1600-meter run in 4:32.92. Hurdlers had a good day on the boys’ side too overall. Wayland sophomore Alex Hubbard and senior Malachi Rodriguez set PRs in placing 1-2 in the llO-meter high hurdles. South Christian junior Daniel Egler won the 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles, with TK sophomore Brandon Velting second in that race with a PR of 42.88 that left him just four 4x200-meter relay team. Last Saturday, May 3, the TK ladies took the cham­ pionship and die boys were third at the Cougar In­ vitational hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Both teams had a pair of event wins. The TK ladies had the team of Brooklyn Harmon, Fitros, Amya Gater and Hilton win the 4x200-meter relay in 1:46.76 and junior Payton Gater won the high jump by clearing 4-10. The TK boys’ had junior Brayden Muma win the discus with a throw of 109-7 and Derious Robinson win the long jump with a personal record leap of 18-8.75. I I 4 •J .' 1 in I ■1 I I Ia T'ft' b X I T.; 4 I .7 I I |£— r o s 1 I *f r )gL4 - •J 'i: fi' ? 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The TK team of sophomore Elliott Neff, senior Lucas McNabnay, freshman Maddox Vanengen and sopho­ more Jackson Smith was a little over a second back in 46.71 and the fastest Wayland team in that race was just eight hundredths of a second behind TK. The foursome that included Wayland senior Landon Dunahoo was DQ’d in that 4x100. He was a part of wins in his three other events. He took the 100-meter dash in 11.51, the 200-meter dash in a PR of22.84 and raced as a part of the Wildcats’ winning ■li V i A 5 V A I I i- I <. J a I �4M I I -x HiW : I I I Ih* V Ij 7 4^ I w F lw f.Cl » > (> 9« i ,b 'Att' .zi (j** w I ' .t I u? •?? IK 7^‘'‘ . ♦ I ♦ > * iV-z ■ i™feW’W |IA ' iTk ( V — . <Vii. -A 1 f r W Wb. -«« r. J '« RJ . I X A A.'* I II , J 't ?>• i. r < < J * < y:<>' I X fl t” bl i “I > J / f Si -a v^l 9 r " I x\ ¥ «e I './ % I *9 I . t 'li^ ;3 * ■'* 4 •V ?> JUi. I F 7 r 19 r I « 'Ci *5 1 I > 1 1 A r 3 7* ^c c V I I ■ni > I J* Tg ill;: .1.1 . Jf I < h 4 14 1 * 4 *• 4 u. I < r T r * t El* r* 4-^ i w I SfB». ■ V S f I lit; 'rJ' . » Brett Bremer Sports Editor on through the whole month of May. We were short on players today. I know Delton Kellogg made quick work of J next week we have prom coming up.” the bottom of the seventh. He said the biggest thing he sees Delton Kellogg senior Lillie Steele I chance when players are fatigued is led off the bottom of the seventh inning that mental focus can wane defensively. 4 ’ reaching on a Comstock Park error in “When we’re fresh we're making the consolation game of the Thomap­ those routine plays non-stop,” Lyons ple Kellogg Invitational in Middleville -A‘L said. “With this team there is a learning I Saturday. She promptly took second on v-gtf*-'j curve. We have got the four freshmen, a a wild pitch, went to second on a sac­ couple sophomores and just one junior rifice by freshman teammate Madison they ’ re all still learning. I still think 4: Muskovin, and then took off for home we ’ re on the right path to compete well IK as a wild pitch got by the Comstock in districts to be honest with you.” Park catcher. DK will be all right if it hits like it ‘ Steele hesitated only momentarily did against Comstock Park. Junior Jalin after getting her initial jump off third. 4 Lyons at the top ofthe line-up was 4-forThe ball beat her to the plate, but she <1 1 5 with a double and three singles. She slid in under the tag to give the Delton a. scored four times. Sophomore Olivia Kellogg varsity softball team a 17-16 Post was 4-for-4 with two triples, two win over the Comstock Park girls. Delton Kellogg head coach Jesse doubles and a walk. She scored four .£ I Lyons, the team’s third base coach, said runs too. « the decision to take off was all Steele. S’ Senior Paige Davis and freshman Jill He doesn’t want his girls to be waiting i Brandli were both 2-for-4 with a single to hear his voice in those situations. and a double. Steele had a single and The Delton Kellogg girls got thumped ?'h.LiT a triple and freshman Sophie Lebeck by tradition powerhouse Wayland in the ii. tripled once too, and senior Madelynn opening round of the tournament, fall­ ■■:k. Palmer singled once. ing 23-0, then built a 16-12 lead through I Muskovin got the pitching victory. -4> ■ •‘‘^h four innings against Comstock Park. Palmer pitched the three-inning game -4^ A walk, a single and a couple Delton against Wayland for DK, and Lyons said errors allowed the Comstock Park girls * I . V she actually pitched pretty well despite to score three runs in the top of the the final score. sixth to get within 16-15, and then the J’liM, The Delton Kellogg girls were back in Comstock Park team took advantage of action Monday splitting a doubleheader another DK error to score the tying run *s at Lawton. The Blue Devils took game in the top of the seventh inning. one 1 21 and then the Panthers came », The Delton Kellogg girls fought out L, * back to take game two 7-5. of a bases loaded jam there though in Jalin Lyons was 3-for-4 with two runs the top of the seventh to allow just one and two RBls in the game two win. . 1^. run, creating the possibility for the quick The Delton Kellogg girls are sched­ walk-off win. uled to go to Watervliet for two today, “We ended up, we made enough ' J plays,” coach Lyons said. “The biggest May 8. They will be a part of a tourna­ ment at Lakewood Saturday - taking thing with the younger kids is now we’re on Lakewood and Central Montcalm. getting into the meat of the schedule where we are playing more than we’re The Panthers go to Galesburg-Augusta practicing. You can start to see a little for a Southwestern Athletic Conference bit of fatigue settling in. It’s not going to Central Division doubleheader Tues­ get better, because we have games right day, May 13. •r-• •<5 F • • 'wssKaaii' A. 4? 13 Thursday, May 8, 2025 Steele sprints home to clinch DK win at tourney £ •A ¥ THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com * • * l»c% : V 1" X Ji I r t,-1> n > n.*^THw s 7 4 T *< £. 9 k I .1 >1 ' V"^-S.A u;- r i.^- -i i b * t « 1 1 □T y J/ ■**i5 'f .»s T Opi 2 .-*! - ri . 'Ft r 1?^ 1 *r r a Uyc» »<» •• j* 10 < w > I «> .J / I * ‘r« Z s 1 •« Il I UUj I ' " *J 4,* ’*T1 > nr I. . J I' r * 'Y’ A. 'JERU.'.. J Freshman Madison Muskovin pitches for Delton Kellogg during its win over Comstock Park in the consolation game at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Saturday in Middleville. Photos by Brett Bremer IB 'f j 1 V p > 4. F/..k, ■ K •n.' «fe." ! J , 1 1 e J T »• I a- 1 »AV(< I ? •< r K 1 •Ih J J I 1 I i.r • xr* . V • ■ 1 •fI Ia Was J » M41( I » -T' t .'*4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor ' ¥ f •V ^1 b* -I ■>W ^3* , ■Be. *■ A . I ( ^r.' ♦ * IX TK ladies still undefeated in OK Gold soccer contests ! iU-. mT R r 4 . J The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team bumped its OK Gold Conference record to 6-0-2 with a 5-0 win over visiting Wayland Monday. The Trojans are now half a game back of conference leading South Christian in the standings because of a l-I draw with West Catholic last Wednesday, April 30. 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Hastings was second at 350 ahead of Lakewood 353, Thomapple Kellogg 358, Battle Creek Lakeview 367, Lowell 367m Pennfield 385, Potter’s House Christian 392 and Lowell ‘B’4O4. “It’s okay,” Jensen said of a 74. “I could have played better, but I am happy with that. “I could have putted a lot better. I left some birdies out there,” he added. He said his driver and irons were pretty strong Friday, and he had a couple espe­ cially nice, long drives on five and ten during his round. He said the greens at The Legacy are getting better and better all the time as they wake up from their winter slumber, and he’s doing his best to improve on and around them. “I definitely get on the short range and practice chipping, and putting I come out a lot of times at night when the course is empty and just practice green speeds and reading putts. Just playing a lot too,” Jensen said of those efforts to get better around the greens. That’s always a place to make up strokes. Lakewood head coach Jason Solgat said he’s really working to get his guys better at the short-game too. “We just can’t get out of the gates. We’re like in a bad horse race. We startoff last and we’re chasing ourselves through the round, and it has been like that all year. We have been finishing top three in ev­ erything we’ve finished in. That has been ourM.O., but ifyou look at our scores we can’t get out of the gates. Really going in on chipping and putting, because that is where we’re gaining strokes. Guys tell me they’re four putts, and I’m like, ‘we don’t do that around here.’ “Another thing here, three strokes out of second or so, and I know a kid that started with a quad and I know a kid that started with a double bogie. After three holes of golf, we were +12 already. I’d rather see that mid-round or not at all. We’ve got to learn just to come out of the gates... when we start playing to our potential We’re going to be good.” He thinks his team still has a good shot at chasing down the league leaders from Lansing Catholic and Charlotte in Sure, a lot of practice helps, but one good way to improve putting is just to put the bal 1 closer to the hole in the first place. Saxon junior Daniel Jensen hit an eight iron with a little draw from the tee box up the hill on the par-3 number 18 at The Legacy at Hastings Friday during the Hastings Invitational. “Apparently it hit near the hole and I had ten feet left for birdie ” Jensen said. “That felt nice, especially after a double on 15. It felt nice.” Jensen was one over through his first 12 holes Friday before that double bogie on number 15, one of the toughest holes on the course, but he bounced back with a birdie on the short, par-5 number 17 and then another on that par-3 18. He said despite playing a lot of rounds at The Legacy, he can’t remember the last time he birdied 18 and it certainly isn’t something he has done often. He was the only one to birdie 18 Friday. Jensen closed his round with a twoover-74 to win the day’s individual cham- Hastings senior Hunter Pennington shoots his ball towards the green on number 16 Friday during the Hastings Invitational at The Legacy. 4 > A ‘ \ i e iV c. ?< * I, w J 4, 9 <♦ i 5 4 r f y r > I I % i * / ■ 'I w r> 6 < ( ’ -J' 4 I .1 J r *1 J 1 ? I 1 4 I J ■ . I I c. % a J s Hastings junior Daniel Jensen fires his tee shot up onto the green on the par-3 number 18 Friday during the Hastings Invitational. Jensen was the only player in the field to birdie 18 and he finished as the day's individual champion. ** * * * Tr» —*-./i O' I MB*' J RP 'i/sl 4 5M ♦s 'I L ffSiT- < I » ’ ••1 1^—»•• rtll Photos by Brett Bremer r* J 6 • Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Parker Dahley and Ioniajunior Cole Petersen. The tournament champs from Ionia also had ju­ nior Adam Kramer in fifth place with an 83. Hastings freshman Andrew Barton finished in a tie for tenth overall with an 89. The Saxons also got a 92 from junior Bronson Elliott and a 95 from senior Hunter Pennington. Lakewood’s top four was filled out by a 93 from senior Kenny Dutkiewicz and a 96 from sophomore Vance O’Mara. Thomapple Kellogg got a 90 from se nior Owen Comer, a 90 from senior Ky Ian Pratt anda91 from senior Ryan Skidmore. The Saxons took part in the Laingsburg Wolfpack Open stroke play event at Pine Hills Golf Course Saturday and placed eighth in a field of 14 teams. Hastings was back in action Monday at the Battle Creek Lakeview Invite Monday at Cedar Creek Golf Course and placed ninth in a l5-team field. Jensen was fourth in Battle Creek Monday with an even-par-72. Elliott shot an 84 for the Saxons, Barton an 89 and Pennington a 91. The Saxons had an overall score of 336. Portage Central won the day’s event on a tiebreaker over Jackson Northwest after both teams had their top four record an overall score of 297. Marshall was third with a 299. the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division this spring. Ionia is also a CAAC White member, and Solgat said the Bulldogs shot the best on Friday he’s seen them shoot all season. loniahad four guysamongthe top seven scorers led by freshmen Bryce Schmid and Carson Schmid. Bryce shot a 76 to finish second individually behind Jensen. Carson shot a 78. Lakewood was led by senior Cole Thrun who was third individually with a 77. Solgat said strong putting and improved tempo up and down the fairways helped Thrun put together a good score. “Not quick back, quick through,” Solgat said Thrun’s sw|ng mechanics. “Cole used to have this thing where he would go back and then pause and then come through. Lately Cole is quick back, quick through. 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'“W'cLibrary ‘27 .irate Street H ■ 93 Ml 49058 I 4 _ •V. J .•!> 4 *•«> 'A- Cl. -4i^. □u J • t c THE HASTINGS •.fc VOL. 170, NO. 55 tb< I X <1 I (ir .s X, ■^- >. a: I* b « lb/ :7l ?.4 ’ • 4 BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Hastings to honor fallen veterans at Memorial Day parade aanteaN Molly Macleod f £ I •• . ! Organizers and groups around the county will utilize the upcoming Memorial Day weekend to hold honorary events for fallen veterans. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. The parade will form at the comer of Boltwood and State Streets at 8:30 a.m. and the parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. This year's route will trav­ el west on State Street to North Broadway, then north on Broadway to the veter- i f 1 \ fT - Ji, I f ; ♦rib 1 V • ' f' r The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 honor guard fires a rifle salute during a previous year’s Memorial Day proceedings in Hastings, nie xMo h^xyMn Bam al the GAR monument, al the end of the Avenue of Flags. The grave of the mosi recent­ ly buried veteran will receive the final wreath and honors of the event. As is the case w ith pre­ vious years for the event, no political signs, banners, posters, sirens or horns will be allowed in the parade and candy and other handouts will not be distributed to maintain a solemn tone for the event. Those interested in par­ ticipating in the parade are asked to contact Post 45 at 269-953-6998 or hastingslegionpost45@gmail.com. ans memorial, where two wreaths will be placed; one honoring all veterans and one a POW-MIA wreath. The honor guard will conduct a rifle salute, followed by the playing “Taps" and a short presentation honoring alt veterans. The next stop will be on the bridge to place a wreath in the Thomapple River in honor of military personnel who have served on and under the seas. The honor guard will fire an additional rifle salute, followed by the playing of “Taps." Finally, the procession will finish al Riverside Cemetery Editor MH0W9»i9tM^ THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, May 15, 2025 wwv/ HasfingsBanner.com “■■■■ ‘ ■ DEVOTED TO BANNER V s I 4 -* • t • i fl 5 I I I ■" I ■••IS —— 1 1 I •l Four face charges in alleged murder of missing Nashville man Three inducted at fourth HPAC Wall of Fame ceremony « rtrt >I .*1 4rl V '. - J J b I I 1 t I •n n 5* . I •. rk: fr. ■> < •!? »I ^-1 : r .’I, I a»x r. Dennis Mansfield « *cV > A •V 5* Staff Writer A quartet of individuals is fac­ ing a variety of charges linked to the alleged murder of a 42-yearold Nashville resident who was originally reported missing in December 2024. Eaton County Sheriff’s Office officials stated they believed Gregory Brian Pennington, 42, of Nashville, was the victim of “foul play" after deputies responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on the 4000 block of Michigan Road in Vermontville on Dec. 11. The vehicle was later determined to belong to Pennington. Officials reportedly discovered Pennington’s body on April 29 on a parcel off of Allegan Road in Chester Township. “This case is being investigated as an apparent homicide,” ECSO officials posted on the department's Facebook page. “At this time, four suspects are in custody and charges have been authorized by the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office against the individuals in connection with Pennington’s death.” Chris Anderson, chief assistant prosecuting attorney for the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office, said on Tuesday, May 13, that investigators believe Pennington was allegedly murdered between Nov. 12 and 14, 2024, citing court documents. f <* A 9 1^- r b s ? -ai •r 5 •l •l 4 »4 » I *MJ » J k Si A. •fl A * t 1 < 4 t L- •: I I f pr»J. I- « A > 1 < > i I • T V . A irai / I*' 'ii < I V « 4 I a * ■ i > j 11 G I ■ J. r * J I • ■r.’ £"*3 ♦ > 5: I I • 4 • SZA^i •* I T* it GieF*-' eiP I w 1 < ?V6hrA pnA 1 < •■i^«aa|BnxTfr I 4 I ) I 1 4 I I J! The Hastings Performing Arts Center’s Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame is sporting three new members after Friday's induction ceremony. Pictured in front of the wall are (from left) Terry Dennison. Thornapple Players president Angie Seeber, Thornapple Players founder Norma Jean Acker and Dennis O'Mara, Photox by Molly Macleod b Molly Macleod flVifWmyilW I >4aK 'K' El ■V..4 xs6to <emtoutJte!f«n«rnadBain*9n»Tn A«bU WIA awiwm': omuh at: ■MNltniillIilIWujl «t MSBiHln iisM. J I * iVrKMnmjooii • -nopusnC •s .>_ ' ' 4 >H‘fl i 6 ll’WsoTOnji « -k'i J. 2^'i" •i 1 if-vj * s# SP« fr «I I : Nominees were introduced by col­ leagues. Dennison was introduced by Sandy Billingsley; O’Mara was intro­ duced by Lauren Tripp; and the Thor­ napple Players, represented by founder Norma Jean Acker and current president Angie Seeber, were introduced by Carol Svihl. “Tonight, we honor a man whose passion, dedication and heart helped to shape the cultural landscape of Hastings, Michigan," said Billingsley of Dennison on Friday. Editor Three new members were inducted into the Hastings Performing Arts Center’s Wall of Fame at its fourth annual induc­ tion ceremony. Terry Dennison, Dennis O'Mara and the Thomapple Players were inducted into the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame at the ceremony Friday nighL May 9. Kyle Steward, Robert Oster and Matt Goebel were inducted during last year's ceremony. Dennison and his mother, Marleah Dennison, made lasting impacts on the city through donations that helped estab­ lish the Dennison Performing Arts Center inside the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Dennison, a retired world geogra­ phy teacher of 31 years, has always had a love for the arts. A dancer, performer and educator, Dennison has been involved with the Thomapple Players, a fellow 2025 Wall of Fame inductee, since its genesis in 2000. See FAME on 4 See CHARGES on 4 I •St' I •, |lli|9i!!il tJTx <■ 4 / i V. 4 •M* < . I f• I p * 9« B' >1 I # :? 1. t J- r!• .• </ :: r it «■« «« M W. -n* * ■ 1r ■ft r I T“ fc «fl J a “/• Ta4^ I •A I I fl fl J !l r? I •I s I I I fl9» 9B «9 9fl « IL •r ? k r Ifl 9 ■9 9fl •9 •9 ( 9 ’fc' S- ' , flfl 9b h r I * flfl 8 if J * ’t ■it TK CLEARS EVERY HURDLE ON ITS WAY TO ANOTHER TITLE PAGE 13 V SHOP LOCAL M I 4.: ,4 .33'’ * i’H iji I* • L •» I a • > M . p V) ** < 3 n fli» «• > t •4 •V s «« •W MBH M ,1 SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM «fl _e» St YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE 9* •W 99 f :b •f I A c SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 •b Ijl Spend it here. Keep it here. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. • 1 I r*' i^r k •1* V ( “12'] f k kb I t I L 0310^92* 12 VIE^AILj^m^ Group < .bu THE HASTINGS BANNER v O’*' •*x V v.r A < • LI I* .’35 ti4 •’ I n **« •4^ ♦ ♦ •x* rf L'. ♦ rd A r.v T* ♦ J •• . t .1 % » i L. . I * ' 4 t �I i Thursday, May 15, 2025 2 f •/ A T Ha.«ng.B<.nn., con, banner MHAS;, ’ ti . OinnteiMi sH Amatrol equipment soon to be installed in revamped metal shop at DKHS Karen Turko*Ebright Staff Writer - ----- - — _ _ _ _ _ _ IklI Manufacturing experts and teachers arc preparing for an innovative technology program kicking off in the fall at Delton Kellogg High School. Through the IGNnFVAmatrol pro­ gram, students will learn skills that could lead them to several career paths, including robotics and automation, in­ dustrial design and ITZnelwork security, to name a few. After applying a little elbow grease, some cIcan-up and fresh paint, the metal shop at Delton Kellogg High School is ready for the installation of Amatrol Equipment. Il was announced to school officials earl ier this year that through the advocacy effort.s of the Michigan Manufacturing Association (MMA), Delton Kellogg High School, Athens High School in Troy, and LIFT: The National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation institute in Detroit are all recipients of a SI million appropriation from the state legislature. DK High School Principal Jim Hogoboom said he eagerly waits to watch his students gain skills and learn from manufacturing industry leaders through the IGNITE Amatrol program. He added that the skills will lead them to successful careers. LIFT Executive Vice President, Joe Steele, who also handles public affairs, said Delton Kellogg and Athens High Sch(x)ls will each receive their grants in the form of equipment built by Amatrol, estimated at approximately $420,000 apiece. Because LIFT provides an online and in-class curriculum, the organization will receive a smaller al location ofrough­ ly $ 160,000 to pay its staff and cover the necessary costs to deploy the program. Superintendent Jeremy Wright said that, in addition to preparing students for careers in manufacturing, the grant also al lows them to get a taste ofwhat to expect and the ability to take industry certifica­ tions for free and add that to their resumes for employment post-high school. Innovators of the IGNITE curriculum developed the program to align spe­ cifically with the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council and numerous Smart Automation Certi­ fication Alliance (SACA) certifications. DK shop teacher Brad Knobloch said employers highly value those certificates. Delton Kellogg School officials and teachers are excited that their students will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the Amatrol equipment and the IGNITE curriculum. The equipment will be similar to what is at the LIFT Detroit Institute and is a key part of the IGNITE: Mastering Man­ ufacturing curriculum, Steele explained. Furthermore, the students will be given a wide look at various advanced manu­ facturing tools and techniques. _____ DIQ.-st r./j s I I "C- ■ • ’Z: • i-A r 4 I 4> A > 4 I. jiS f > * I 1 jl» t8 ki I, I < X < t 1 ’ - r 4 < V iT 1 J ( K » I t I r'' ! •JL1 • -iV-. T a r« », r i in * ir ' ’ * *** h* .. 1.. k I & •k 9 % J I 4?.’ 4 *>< i y- ■4 I ;«? fl • * JI > V|*| 040 R 4R \« •T. ‘I* . j: ' A* '*■' i^'' f ' :rf Pictured here is the Delton Kellogg High School metal shop before it was revamped. Courtesy photos r** I r P‘’ r *i I k\\\R ti s< . #- V tv; I ( I * ::ri'' <' 4 » I ) 4 L r - * ■ X* )1 i > jit a V*- * t 1 i3* 4 '^s*' A << I A 1 k X f t> V >r I % i*l I t bI” glS < 1 1 « fl ♦** Sb \l k r :& 'J - ♦ 4 #• ■ 4- 4 r I h ilS' . fl '■« * a J kfl/ i } V* a IIfl' >• t 4^' s k ■» — 4 w => 3 » f. 1 1 00^ A I *. I t* k Eie^<^ »*• *w k q* A luai i z r t •lU 1 r I -4.1-• 4 f * .44 ■< i, * T a f . I t 1 TTW" A *<r- 4. 4 J f !■ I K . Xh w*» *** A* - .-Isis' ' ' I* 1 I ! ’T 'S -I VCr *7 •> * i *.<• *^.7 Tf L1 *1 1 W b > V 4 iifai'- I’ < ( f . V* •*> : X'/ ; fl L> A> vT^* \ 1^ '• b After applying a little elbow grease, some clean-up and fresh paint, the metal shop at Delton Kellogg High School is ready for the installation of Amatrol Equipment. Learning robotics, electronics, electri­ cal systems, and pneumatics is among the lessons the equipment will provide in hands-on experience inside the class­ room. Steele stressed that “hands-on” is the most important thing. The equipment is critical to learn about advanced manufac­ turing in 2025, He said he hopes that once students have the opportunity to begin the program, they will feel the excitement that will light a spark to start a career in advanced manufacturing in the great state of Michigan. I « d sat.^ «*. I I t I 1 ti* .-■■.'-JI; < V , f < k .t. I Hands-on equipment produced by Amatrol, like the Electrical Relay Control System pictured here in LIFT’S Detroit Learning Lab, is a critical piece of the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum, giving students real-world experience across advanced manufacturing sectors. DK High School shop teachers Brad and Tess Knobloch plan to teach students the new technology in the fall. “This is an exciting time for Delton Schools,” Wright said. School officials are working towards offering more Career Technical Education (CTE) programs *1 UiiKtiBiliiifste rII I and putting students in the position to get well-paying jobs upon graduation. The Amatrol equipment should be arriving soon. “The lab equipment is expected to be delivered this month for use next school year when the students return in the fall,” Steele said. I;; Bate': ii K I ai®ijaK; '« f J a‘ w V * r 1 z I « I i <«< 9 A **♦ 1 ^ik —""fwkite i i r* I I Barry County Guys Who Give support Hastings Robotics DID YOU SEE? 4 -s-:' >I I:' • it 3(( ’ < \ * < •Ul'?**.u, »»• < *1 '<^ai 4 «• ;€ICJ :i i '' —tsn vBli «M^f > fl b <1 ^e. 3(jr fl < >1/ ■-U i « ' -.Il c - ..■ --..Il fl Bw J • ■ e. writ tn I i»i im<i( ri * •J >* 4 mi^ K I ^Jtb^ A ? ih * I fl I < t i 1 4^ ) y £ * 9 i.' • ?Lr V i lTM r. *4 I? ■ * J > < K-b •9^ *■', t T t . r fl I * t (, a : { * ■*« 1 ► k I f fl »• J 41 I f 7* >. S’.’ fl » .B » fl •< 7 w 9-. r' A fl t r, >>• 1 ft « > I N. < J f .Ml -•^ .IB 1 S', VM I rysB. v< IS I tC’ r *4 I'. « L.. 4 ) .« •;U' •<9 * fli J t * sr' A i^‘ ' 'i 1 j I 9 >*• W* >* fl I s Pit ! ’t I ^4" 1 The Barry County Guys Who Give supported the Hastings Robotics Team with a donation of $3,900 last month. The Guys Who Give met again at Venue 1230 in Hastings on Tuesday, May 14, to select a local nonprofit to support in the second quarter. Guys Who Give of Barry County wa^s formed in late 2021 in an effort to make positive change in Barry County while also creating a new opportunity for fellowship and networking. The group’s mission is to reach out and help local charities with the funds they need to do the work they are doing in the community. Courtesy photo J ■ib ' r I- A. « t *«** • > - JUST A BUNCH OF HOT AIR! A 4 ' ..4A ‘w »'r r ** 1. L, It wasn’t a bird or a plane ... but there wasn’t any reason to panic. Hastings residents spotted a colorful hot air balloon floating through the city sky during a day of perfect weather last week. Those who are deathly afraid of heights may be a little queasy at the sight, but it made for a nice backdrop to a beautiful spring evening. Photo by Jayson Bussa ■ ^>1. fl n.’=.- *4. I Ik * I 1 t . « V* » kL h 4 •* Ss *1- I fl iS' > fl. X ’'V. ' > fl X wi* « «■ 'M w I ./ X .fl I THE HASTINGS BANNER (USPS #71830) 1351 NM-43 Hwy. 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I Mike Bergeron interviews for the First Ward city council seat. He was appointed to the seat unanimously by the Hastings City Council on Monday. UI < I* 1- »5 R^<< 1 I N« «R __ ■_ ,__ ■<! H >1 % Rw H. .—I X 4 The Hastings City Council approved its final assessment roll for the city's Special Assessment District on Monday on a split, 5-3 vote. Jon Rocha, pictured here, voted against the measure, along with Jacquie McLean and Terry Stenzelbarton. Photo by Molly Macleod ft RI L > 41 >* ** t *.T •S I*./ ^-”*r5 fl. I V 1* 1 •m’twi t —I* I I J® A: Molly Macleod Editor s A I If k J. 1 ri \ ' I t 1 1 r i •■ d • I 4'1 - . k +; I I 4 II f •. J «« 4 I 4 I I f r 4e*i9n3^ it| hiw T' •\ f I u. t ) I k 1 I r I, .ts i J / J ■■ ■noit»:}i. < s ♦ 4 I fk ' f o FvJ V'.' f\a/ *w. I’ < j» • u • * r “"4_- f ISV 4 "-*?: i i 1 J. ': '^- ^an: •l •JXU • • --t/». I •aT7 1 I 1 -.s ■. '.TTI r. 5 . .t I' V V I IA •* * .‘4. , J .1 x T A T-**> I f I » I- c s if..' 9< r r. f j.r' ? J 4 •'Cn* I z / U I •s *r>^.' I J i J- !tf I J ■H If 1.9 J ? fv ■// ' z *^jr Molly Macleod Editor roll for the 2025-26 fiscal year’s Special The Hastings City Council will have each of its seats filled at its next meeting later this month after council members appointed a new member on Monday. Mike Bergeron, a retired salesman, was appointed to fill the council’s vacant First Ward seat on Monday. Bergeron faced no challengers and was appointed unanimously by the council. He will be sworn in ahead of the council’s next meeting on Monday, May 27. The vacancy was formed after former First Ward Councilman Bill Nesbitt announced his resignation Assessment District (SAD). The SAD The City ofHastings has a plan in place for the next fiscal year after council mem­ bers unanimously approved the proposed budget on Monday, May 12. The budget will take the city through the 2025-26 fiscal year. It calls for $6,691,225 in general fund revenues in fiscal year 2026 and projects $7,509,607 in general fund expenditures. The city will use some of its fund balance left over from the 2025 budget to cover gaps in revenues and expenses. An $818,383 balance from fiscal year 2025 is expected to roll over to next year’s budget, leaving general fund departments with a total projected revenue of $7,509,608 in fiscal year 2026. The budget approved on Monday plans for an unassigned general fund balance at the end of 2025 of $3,857,319. Several projects budgeted for the 2025 fiscal year will roll over into 2026. In other business on Monday, the council approved the final assessment * li)' i . .L‘ City council appoints new member, at full capacity again I V £ would fund parking improvements in the downtown principal shopping district. The vote was split 5-3, with council members Jacquie McLean, Jon Rocha and Terry Stenzelbarton voting against the SAD. “Our business district is unique be­ cause we have a very small community here in Hastings, and I don’t like tax­ ing even more. I understand it’s only $27,000, but every tax is ‘only a little bit more.’ Pretty soon, you’ll have no businesses that can even be in the town, and I feel like with our funds, generally, we have the ability to cover that for our “I feel like this is an opportunity for war'!’?® ^• ■’’ 1 us to give back to the businesses instead VIEV^^ of always taking and taking and taking, I f '-S I I I V fl 4 I I I I “’T - ) t '4 ? J I «.* .1 J ^■1 1 r ^•r* I i r-. c'V •t iiT II J' V C?''G c I > ft .1 a.*: Michigan State Police officials are continuing their investigation into the death of a 74-year-old man, whose remains were reportedly discovered in a dumpster behind an Eaton County restaurant. According to Lt. Rene Gonzalez, public information officer for the MSP’s First District Headquarters in Lansing, the body was discovered by a delivery driver at about 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in a dumpster located in the rear parking lot of the Roadhouse Grill on M-43 in Mulliken. I r*’»-* •.* k J -G;^r 'C' > j ;J i t . sc LUMft 1 • -r -.-r J. i r ■” , i I t r.’e?-.' -, > •J'k ' V- I i I ; '^r ♦ 2 u I b'-►-•* « • :j •1 1 l:.t f A ' *• » *- I I I ;* I * I 1 •— :y. ^•..J:''l.''i51 ^-- • I I . .jfr'.l ' « b T * «1<» C' 11 J 'S S ♦ I 4 .< I i^isf P 4 I c I? / I .• I > I rt 1 I I ■**£*& ; ’ 1 >x -hi Ir f L > 4 . I A . I *• 4*.?' .' W ’ ' •L‘!.v)il* » I I * , ( t 1.2^ I *1 i w > Okemos,” Gonzalez posted on X on Tuesday afternoon. “This is an ongo­ ing investigation and troopers, along with detectives are still on scene. There does not appear to be a danger to the public.” While no other information was released as of press time, Gonzales added “updates to follow” in his post on X. Report compiled by staff writer Dennis Mansfield. 1 . « 1 ?< i ..4Hi , I ’ 4' ■-i •i t > I .4 71 ?t-.. ! IASH VILL .A i •s ai ♦ I 0 I 1 I f' I * 3 I f rd f I r n 4 k* f V. t y 1 S 4 J < 1. JB ' i POllCr STATION /.V f ». t ! t > COI'NO' J Iv I’< * 1-1 & n:t; h I I 0 t' I I I ^ir. i u <11 « F <e u4 v’TFx^V * • i 5 I I ,1 1 f r ’ N w * w '■ I » 1 ' 1 I -1* H t • ft Jl I •» —.•A«>A., fl I M/, 'I erlT i I I 'rnsjpifim gf| -'f *V C, * I I 3 ■ tJ The Nashville Village Council unanimously voted to keep its ordinance prohib­ iting marijuana establishments last Thursday, May 8. Courtesy photo I » ■fln ^3 I I * ? fT# " <« : 1 tc e 1 p. 1 -r* < r 4 / 5 k J jO • |d>.u >,;■ 4 :„tS^ . ABf Jfif nr;ii3 kwitLrT^ ' ^I'-i 4 I » rn -u r^jj I i '.^K ‘■»i» r‘i»# ■ »ir f 1^■ f 'i I I rwki? ri ;• I ' t * r i I * A c i 1 ( I I J J J? ' Lt; i 5 a' I 1 . p' ( t r IIS .r vur;:ixjtr;, / ■ I ' ‘ ’I z I • Leila Wood Contributing Writer -f * *. ■ <1^ ■ Nashville votes to continue marijuana ban I If The Nashville Village Council unan­ imously voted to keep its ordinance prohibiting marijuana establishments last Thursday, May 8. Although the official vote took place last Thursday, the matter was as good as decided last month, after a packed public hearing in which almost everyone who spoke and all of the written comments submitted to the council expressed oppo­ sition to repealing the ordinance. Even Scott Fouse, who had originally asked to have the ordinance removed so that he could open a dispensary on his b* ♦ ♦ r s. ► t I a UW male with a last known address in r f V f I * If' “The body is that of a 74-year-old t ii^ tii'' ! I » I property, on the north end of downtown, said he saw that the weight ofpublic opin­ ion was against the idea, and he would look for offier business ideas. Village President Mike Kenyon said he has heard from quite a few people since then, who were at the hearing and were proud of Fouse for being willing to listen to his community’s concerns and change his plans. About 50 people crowded into the Castleton Township Hall on Thursday, April 10, for a Nashville Village Council public hearing regarding the possibility of repealing the village’s ordinance prohib­ iting marijuana dispensaries. About 25 people spoke and 14 letters, including one signed by 18 people, were received by the council and read during the hearing, with an overwhelming majority opposing the repeal of the or­ dinance. •» Financial FOCUS H* Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP ® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC A* B: k I ( Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Be alert for caregiver financial abuse Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing the wrong one could lead to big financial problems. You might find a close family member or friend to serve as caregiver — someone who is honest with and trustworthy, good judgment and strong money management skills. However, in many cases, people hiring caregivers just don’t know how they’ll perform until the caregivers have begun work. A dishonest caregiver could steal valuables or cash from the person they have been paid to assist or incept their mail to obtain credit card numbers and other sensitive information to commit identity theft. So, if you enlist a caregiver and begin having doubts about them, you’ll need to watch out for these warning signs of possible financial abuse: • Efforts -to prevent the individual receiving care from speaking to family members • Inquiries into the location of estate-planning documents, such as a will • Interest in brokerage and retirement accounts, ' possibly with the intent to change transfer-on-death designations • Withholding financial or medical information from the family • Missing jewelry or property • Requests to be a joint holder on bank or brokerage accounts, sometimes followed by large cash withdrawals paid to the caregiver • Request for legal authority, such as a financial power of attorney naming only the caregiver This last item — the request for financial power of attorney, or POA — is particularly concerning because of the scope of duties covered by this type of authority. That’s why it’s so important that all family members understand what a financial POA can and cannot do. A general financial POA provides the agent with the authority to act on behalf of an individual’s finances, while a limited financial POA gives the agent the authority only for certain actions, such as paying bills, making withdrawals and opening or closing bank accounts. A general financial POA and a limited financial POA both can be durable, which means they take effect once executed, or springing, which is contingent on a specific event, such as a physical illness, mental incapacity or even a hospitalization. Unfortunately, some POA agents have abused their responsibility by stealing money, making unauthorized transactions and even attempting to change the beneficiary designations on retirement accounts or ♦♦ / I 1 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones r'J, J Group he continued. MSP investigating remains found in restaurant dumpster c.: I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. r* » r YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. businesses,” Rocha said. •■•::. Hs, r; I proportional fund balances in the state, •* -■ * I I considering we are one of the highest M 7^ from the board in March, citing health concerns. Nesbitt served on the council since being appointed to the seat in Febru­ ary 2022, serving out the remainder of former council member Therese Maupin-Moore’s term. After being elected to the council in December 2022, Nesbitt ran as a challenger for the seat of mayor against incumbent Dave Tossava in 2024. Ultimately, Nesbitt lost in the mayoral race but remained on the council in his First Ward seat. Bergeron said he intends to run for the seat when the remainder of Nesbitt’s term expires in 2026. I V 1 insurance policies owned by ±e people for whom they provide care. These beneficiary designations can even supersede the instructions left in a will or living trust — and they can’t be changed by a financial POA. If you suspect financial abuse by a caregiver, you can consider contacting your loved one’s financial advisor or attorney, if you know who it is. While they can’t share information wiffi you, they can check for red flags and contact your loved one directly. You also can get help from your state government. The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) provides a listing of offices in each state at napsa-now. org/help-in-your-area. Finding a caregiver for a parent or other elderly relative can be emotionally difficult — but it doesn’t have to be financially draining. Get to know the caregiver if you can and watch for any red flags, so you can take comfort in knowing that your loved one’s finances are in good hands. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edv^ard Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or' qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. �*f « F t t Thursday, Moy 15, 2025 4 •V IF 1 * 4 A i.. a•, THE HASTINGS 4 WWW HasHngsBanner com ■d t V ■ > Local chamber official joins delegation to advocate for workforce training funding at national summit A I ( 1 4 'Z t . 5 J A 13-person delegation that Joss of federal workforce z included the leader ofthe Bany funding would have im­ County Chamber & Economic mediate and detrimental Development Alliance, as effects. Local officials well as several representatives staled programs that pro­ from West Michigan Works’, vide training in skilled traveled to the nation's cap­ trades, healthcare, manital recently for the National ufacturing, and digital Jennifer Skills Summit to advocate for literacy could be scaled Heinzman the continuation of workforce back or eliminated, leav­ training fxindin ing employers without The delegation met with qualified candidates and residents policymakers during their trip to without pathways to economic mo­ Washington D.C. to advocate for bility. the reauthorization of the Workforce We're already seeing the impact Innovation and Opportunity Act and of work force programs like the Going the expansion ofBusiness Pell Grants, PRO Talent Fund, which awarded both considered critical in funding $60.5 million statewide last year to workforce development programs train over38,000 workers," Heinzman across Michigan and the nation, ac­ added. “Without continued federal cording to a statement released by support, we risk losing that momen ­ Jennifer Heinzman, the BCCEDA’s tum." president and CEO. Heinzman and other members of ‘•These programs aren't just line the local delegation reportedly emitems in a budget they are lifelines for phasized that workforce development rural communities like Barry County," is not a partisan issue but a shared Heinzman said. “Cutting or failing priority for economic growth. They to reauthorize them would directly urged lawmakers to fully fund WIOA harm local employers and workers, and expand Business Pell Grants to especially as we face ongoing labt^r include shon-lerm, high-quality train­ shortages and a rapidly evolving ing programs that meet the needs of economy." today's labor market. Thedelegation’sadvocacy comesat “We’re asking Congress to invest in a critical time, according to Heinzjnan, people—our workers, our businesses, as Congress considers reauthorization and our communities," Heinzman of WIOA after a previous attempt said. “The return on that investment narrowly missed passage. Meanwhile, is clear - stronger local economies, proposed budget cuts threaten to re reduced unemployment and a more duce funding for workforce programs, competitive national workforce." with the U.S. Department of Labor's For more information about the Employment and Training Adminis­ tration already seeing $183 million BCCEDA’s workforce initiatives, in reductions to workforce initiatives. persons may visit online at mibarry. In Barry County, the potential com. DM 1 ■ "ai z k ■ A' 0 £ r X « t r I* t • w ♦ 1 7 * ( ' i: / t f 4 J* I• > I I. I Hastings Performing Arts Center volunteers, seen here, were also honored at Friday’s ceremony. a If' * !<• • b*? .- A'V-' I lb ? > 4 I ' V ’ * ' HF < 1 *• fl 1 A t I ( 'I « 9 <S -' •f y iP H '1 FAME Continued from Page 1 ••• • • • • • « • • • • 4 4 Dennison is currently working to open a new museum in Hastings, Just Off Broadway. The museum, located at 220 W. Colfax Street, will display much of Dennison’s collections of movie memo­ rabilia, fine art, crystal and more. After being introduced, Dennison shared his gratitude for the honor. * “Dick Groos was a friend of mine, and I’m so proud to have this award with his name in that. He sat next to me at the movies every Thursday night, and his favorite movie star was Vera-Ellen—my favorite movie star," said Dennison. O’Mara taught art at Hastings for 30 years, according to his former student, Lauren Tripp. After retirement, O’Mara continued his art. His current work most­ ly uses oil crayons. “When you have art instructors, it’s really underestimated how important it is to have practicing artists as teachers, because it shows you that you can be an artist, right? And you can exist in the world of art," said Tripp. O’Mara was humbled by the award. “I did art for a long time. After I quit teaching, I actually became a much better because teaching and coaching artist and al I those things take up all your time,” O’Mara said. “I appreciate the HPAC honor," he said. Now in its 25th season, the Thomapple Players has provided an outlet for local musicians and thespians since 2000. “Over the last 25 years, Thomapple Players has performed over 80 stage productions, which include plays, musi­ cals, dinner theaters and revues, engaging close to 1,000 actors, dancers, musicians, stagehands and production staff," said Svihl. “Participants come from all over Barry County and neighboring counties to be involved in the Thomapple Players shows." “Thank you so much. This space is magical,” said Acker. “Everyone t^at noted that tonight walk into this room and you feel that you are part of something that is here for everyone. Carol (Svihl) and I worked on Thomapple Players for over 20 years together. “You know we had so much fun — and some of it was awful, I won’t lie. If you know anything about community theater, there are awful days,” Acker laughed. “But it was mostly so much fun, and this community supported us in so many ways. Watching chi Idren gain confidence is one of the most glorious things you will ever see.” Acker thanked Svihl, Seeber and the other members of the Players. “I would like to think that we have spent our lives creating opportunities for other people, and I would like to think that we have tried to put others before ourselves. Thank you so much — the Groos Family Wall — this was not even on my radar,” said Acker. ---------- J >* Sti ■ ? “ I*? i 1 1 A ’•*s f. A < f J I I I k ri II* f e '7 I L u. :3 I t K 4 r ^U^'i ft.' *J t Idf^i i I * I J > > t ■wH W 1 HI w 4* I f i r / I I I I *5 «• t I 1 '-■u.y‘Zi;r t t u 1 r :yD;r*r '/)' I r {r-«' r , ! i A T «b vjt.-ai* { J 5 ■» . b * I d •fHL* ’ I - -^ts ' w * * d - -v I fo 300** ■a y. i m /9 I 1 Iwo A I I I *'*• I r r ' .1 i-n .M •Ma a d 'f .1 *s >* «• «» > • e J '4^ *‘<68; r* fft r liV'. c ;1 1 t -A •{i^r ;• X • fJ .» >s L .41. •»4UL-. 1^: i 4 4 i Y. i I ■' x'J./rV >A* Kjfc . bnff i.'pAj'i Anderson and ECSO officials stated they could not comment further on the case, as it is still under investigation and the pending criminal charges against four individuals. According to reports, 25-year-old Bradley Earl Lance of Lansing faces felony charges, including one count of second-degree murder, one count of torture, one count of felony firearm and one count of removing a dead body without medical examiner permission. Also, 47-year-old Nashville resident Lucas Gaylord Forquer, 40-year-old William L» r F ■’sT' 9 X -p y $ •’A Continued from Page 1 •.. ■..< • •*y I ? CHARGES s' You i » Chaney of Vermontville and 46-year-old Jenelle Marie Mello of Nashville each have been charged with one felo­ ny count of torture. All four were arraigned in Eaton County’s District Court 56A, according to ECSO officials. Bond for Lance was set at $250,000 and $100,000 for Mello, with Chaney handed down a $50,000 PR bond and Forquer’s bond set at $25,000. Anderson said Lance, Forquer and Mello are slat­ ed to be back in court before District Court Judge Reid Felsing on May 19 for prob­ able cause hearings, with Chaney’s next court appear­ ance set for June 2. II Q ( d i * H (g* .‘S 4 % 4 • u I H ■ t N 1 -I> i / Ir I s«* Bradley Lance } > i U a.. iri*''vn I h iu i « ' "4 So i c H *1 f V'te *s 1 w */ •« V I ’ ■ a s I Jenelle Mello (» - f'l * f s < j *I r 1 *' j r I I « 1 1 t I t «S'S sprav Fo. ar*® «■ ■ ■ 4* I I t Thank you Kelly Brown, Broker of Bellabay Realty for sponsoring the Hastings Athletic Boosters Saxon Spirit Bus a!t i'. F 11 tf-' 1 VARSITY SOFTBALL MONDAY 4/28 / -f r > , Ik fi 1 r i f ' :# I' r I I « I t ,5. <1 A “leadership conference" was held at a joint meeting of Central Elementary’s Student Council and the Student Senate of Northeastern Elementary recently. “Leadership from A to Z” was discussed by the members of the student organizations, with tips on what it takes to be a leader by speaker Dave Storms, YMCA director. Those who attended the joint meeting are pictured here with (standing in the back, left to right) counselor Nancy Bradley. Dave Storms and counselor Dave Furrow. 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Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for April (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Molly Shay (student of Ryan Shay and Samantha Straley) and Kinnley Peake (student of Mark and Ashley Peake). Northeastern - Olivia Carr (student of Daniel and Teva Carr) and Griffin Watkins (student of Shawn and Steph­ anie Watkins). Southeastern-Jevon Sleet (student of Sydney Wodrich) and Iker Vilchis-Ro­ driguez (student ofErick Vilchis Ramos and Rosario Rodriguez Lara). Star - Annie Carr (student of Wil­ liams Walters, grandfather, and Charles Simpkins III, father) and Colby Burke (student of Brandon and Kristie Burke). Hastings Middle School — Sixth grade: Natalya Solmes (student of Isaac and Kiralee Solmes) and Angela Vidal (student ofMichael and Sheila); Seventh grade: Landon deGoa-Appel (student of Brian Appel and Kamell deGoa) and Lenna Wendt (student of Terry and Debi Wendt); Eighth grade: Emerson Leary (student of Zachariah and Erin Leary) and Haley Miles (student of Kenneth and Brittani Miles). ft i: e» * . riERSON SAT 8i I??*' 49r f 9I I rn A IlU 4t f I :i-s I I 4 r I I r ft’ rzc-J . Annie Carr (right) and Colby Burke are Star Elementary's April Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. <4 c ■ ; I I r Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for April are Jevon Sleet (left) and Iker Vilchis-Rodriguez. * ' > I ? 1 ' f 4* I V * f t i a F ■i< r r 9 I » I I •I 'i' 9 ’ I w» • f I’ If J t I » t* t •! .1''. ’Ti '! •Ti: t I I :i kVI 0-K I ( I I I 'f t NEWSPAPER Molly Shay (left) and Kinnley Peake are Central Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Photos provided * f" r ! 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HASTINGSBANNER.COM ^xt» IIOI—■l■l■,lll Edgar Lee Boulter Timothy Ivan King Timothy Ivan King passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on July 30,1948, in I Charlotte, Ml, to Ivan and Melody (Hussey) King. Tim attended Kalamazoo Central High School, graduating from Hastings High School in 1966. Tim went on to earn a degree in fine arts. Tim married Jacquelyn Ann Weed, on October 30,1966. He and his brother Mike co-owned King’s Electronics and Appliances tor 40 years, proudly serving the Hastings community until their retirement in 2019. A dedicated civic leader, Tim was a member of the Hastings Downtown Development Authority for many years and helped organize Bluegrass Festivals at Charlton Park. He and Mike also supported Hastings High School athletics through years of sponsorship. Tim's love for flight began with gliders, flying out of Ionia, and grew into earning his private pilot's license, flying with the Hastings Flying Association. Tim was also an avid painter and wood carver and loved sharing his art with his family and friends. Above all else, Tim found his r A?* f * A . it 1 1 greatest joy in his family. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ivan and Melody, and his brother. Curtis. Tim is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jackie; son. Beau (Lucy) King; daughter, Jennifer (Gannon) Barrett; grandchildren, Collyn Shaeffer, Adam (Jade) Shaeffer, Logan Barrett. Olivia (Aaron) Denny; great-grandchildren, Eden Shaeffer, Isla Shaeffer, and Archie Denny; brothers, Mike (Jeanne) King, Dan (Tammi) King, and Brad King: and many beloved nieces and nephews, affectionately known as "The Wolf Pack. A public visitation will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Ml. A private family memorial is planned. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Audubon Society, https://www.michiganaudubon.org/ donate/ or 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200, Okemos, Ml 48864. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Um? 'A- VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM t Worship Togeth er ,p t f . t 4^ 9 % Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@gmail.com. 3 I ■ii^ I 4^, I * r I >> I p << Fr I '1.4 • f n V*f' >• V F * fr. ■ 4 , 4 t z ► >r a - •« I -*-s IN I f T 1 ? Ajh 1 1 1 i3 * ?*« I I •' r I* t n'i I I r ,t r 4*’ r I '» ~ il • f' * i I I I 'it-*V' V U.*Frw i ! > r / e 4 r I Irtt* . Ldl VV V t 'S*w «<^Fr , •. ' it’.' ill .. V :ik*' A i y ■ •f ' . 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I and 4-H protects, church I youth groups, family camping. ■ birthdays, and holidays. He I was a hands-on dad through ■ It all. By 1980. they had all graduated and on to college. 1 military service, careers, and A the weddings began, followed j by grandchildren Edgar was gifted in lots of practical ways and a new house, barn, and workshop garage went up on Sisson Road. Percheron draft horses were added along with the first of 21 grandchildren. Edgar loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Switzerland. Germany, Austria, and Holland on farm tours. Then onto England. Ireland, and Scotland. Trips to Alaska, Canada, and out east to Maine. Trips to Branson for the music, trips to the U P. to count the boats. The final years have been spent enjoying his ever-growing family and lifelong friends. Edgar was a loving and devoted husband, a fair and supportive father, and the best grandpa ever. Edgar said he lived a “blessed” life. His family considers him their biggest blessing. He will be so missed. Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph and Oliver, Jr.; sisters. Ruby (Dave) Bolton and Janice (Ogai) Jordan; sister-in-law, Joyce Denny Boulter; daughte, Kimi Sorenson; grandsons, Trevor Boulter and Josh Boulter. Edgar leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Janet; sons, Kerry (Chong Suk), Kevin (Annette), Kirk (Cindy), Scott (Mi Suk) and Tim (Julie); daughters, Keena (Amad), and Amy (Chris); 22 grandchildren, and 29 great­ grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at noon, with a visitation one hour prior at 11 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, '2920 S M-37, ttaStidgs, Ml 49058,' luncheon and interment to follow. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. i 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday “•s** nfclrwF^ t COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study * <» .3’* at the church ofyour choice IVeekty schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M43 Hwy., Edgar Lee Boulter, age 96 years old. went home to be with his Lord on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Edgar was born on Friday the 13th in July of 1928 near Coats Gove, Ml. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Woodland High School, Class of 1947. He enlisfed in the Air Force in 1948 and served at bases in Texas, Wyoming, New York, New Jersey, and Maine, He was extended for the Korean War and mustered out from Maine in 1952 as a Master Sergeant. He still remembered his radar codes. In 1948, he married Beverly Morgan of Hastings. They had five children: Kerry, Kevin, Keena, Kimi, and Kirk Boulter, After the Air Force, they moved to Lansing, where Edgar worked at the Oldsmobile plant. In 1956, they moved to Hastings. Edgar worked tor Consumers Energy for 34 years. He trimmed trees, cut wood, and worked part-time at Joe Daniels Shell Station. After retiring the first time in 1990, he went back as a gas line inspector for Consumers until 2003, retiring at 75. Edgar was an outdoorsman. He loved to fish and hunt locally, and for many years hunted out west with the Sheffers. He loved the U.P. and enjoyed backpacking with guys from church. He was always up for any camping triptruck camper, popup camper, trailer, and fifth wheel—he tried them all. A man of strong faith, he served at Hope Church for over 65 years as a Sunday school teacher, bus ministry bus driver, a trustee, and board member. Always willing to do whatever 1 he was asked to do. After retirement, he volunteered at Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for several years. In 1974, Edgar married Janet Palmatier and added three more children to the family - Scott, Tim, and Amy Palmatier of Hastings. The Hastings home was sold in 1975 to purchase a 230-acre farm near Freeport. This put all eight children in the Lakewood School District. It also meant farm chores, school I Thursday, May 15 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "Authenticity Project," 1p.m.; Movie Memories & Mile­ stones watches a 1941, Oscar-nomi­ nated film starring Joan Blondell and Roland Young, 5 p.m. Friday, May 16 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17 - Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, 9 a.m. Monday, May 19 - Crafting Passions, I I 10 a.m.; Lego Club. 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Youth Garden Club, 3:30 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 - (jommunity health workers at HPL, 10 a.m,; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ♦ *• I I '.f 11 ■■ • •- ‘-'ixa > ft >: fc-- #■' ** K <-aac^ ‘ '-^CVI^aUU. *4^.1 P' «• * » «b * 4 *^1 I r I * x» I • •» I -i I I ’ - 4 ■<» %< I -Kill ■*> I j >.W 1 Ml k ) Website: www.hastingsfree www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. ti. * 1 methodist.com. Pastor Brian Assistant Teed, Emma Pastor Worship Miller, WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- School You± Group; 6:30 8609. > p.m. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Sunday Worship Service Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517) 204-9390. study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Director, Martha Stoetzel. •w 4^ 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday * •• ' ft i •tx.-------- - ; ■t 7, W'l r t f J » I I - MAY 15-22 - ^ahft^ 2^1 >JL t' ># ’""I______ 7 "'S -•1 a .. i'j’- ? J ? * •» * « Ai.' t r » f' ' .»#* - * •* information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ ♦ A 4 F V I and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. * Tuesday, May 20 — Cedar Creek Book Club discusses “A Friend of the Earth" byT. Coraghessan Boyle, 10 a.m. With a solid mix of fiction and non­ fiction biographies, this book club is for readers who share an avid concern and interest in the natural world. There is no commitment other than to enjoy reading and sharing books about nature. Feel free to join even if you have not read the book (and be inspired to read it). This free club is led by Institute staff and volunteers. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I u '-2-I )• i, k JI 4 i Hr ee -1 1 •y 1 <* * s 9 1. Hfe fc s V- -fe.I T* i r i'vWK I* t FlZL 5 n ttS Ic ’ tJ fl X w r k r-. r A r. f ,-T-; A [ r V A n £ • ’K '"Ji •ff T I " < « J [ a * New 108” Cotton Flannel )) A* . T, Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A„ I w Those interested can register for these events and find more May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: "Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and al! the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this "wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free < •r ■4 V' u 1 • Patriotic Cottons in 45” & 108 1 •PkJ f 1 I. ^4.' i1 I z • Large Selection of Cotton Quilting Fabric A 1= -i L- ' ’k > ) v> » w** 8^ • Zippers, Trims, Etc. i ■t L» ■ I I '0* Jetus loves lit Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneltoobtEqidpfflnt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 k t 1 * -'. Jx H' QUESTIONS: ■■■ ASK US *:AMWI . tJ&Li “I I C> r* 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: M Friday 8 am-5;90 Cleaners Pickup Station ,\.« t i 1 4 IT : Satufdav 9 aohS 'i? < k’^ k •l < •r B I •%. f M V I U. 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He con­ cludes: “I was pleased in October to get an invitation to speak to the Rotary Club in my old hometown of Middleville. I saw people ±ere whom I hadn’t seen in over 20 years. It was a very enjoyable occasion. I had learned not to memorize my speeches. “In January 1951,1 was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. “In March 1951, we bought a house on West Street. It was a pretty house in a beautiful setting on a fouracre lot. By the street were two huge elm trees, the limbs of which stretched clear back over half of the house. The previous owner had put in steel cables to support ±e huge limbs. One of the trees measured 16.5 feet around, 5 feet from the ground, and the other was only slightly smaller. We paid $12,000 for the property, but put another $ 10,000 into remodeling it We sold the Church Street property to Bud York and his wife for $12,000. “I was at the Lawrence store one day in August when a man from Chicago came in. he wanted to buy the store for his son-in-law. The store was only marginally profitable, so I was glad to sell it. “In October, I bought my first luxury car, a Buick Roadmaster. In November 1951, Dave had the male lead in the junior class play. We were proud of him. He did very well. In December, Linda had a tonsillectomy. “In 1951, transistors hadn’t been invented. All radios and TVs operated on vacuum tubes. There were no electric calculators, and the only computers were huge, expensive machines. We still sold ink in bottles for fountain pens and dip pens. Later, the ballpoint pen would revolutionize writing. If any cars had air condi­ tioning, I was unaware of it “1952 was most notable for the election of Dwight Eisenhower. I ran for the State Senate and had a tough primary fight, but after that, it was easy. My senatorial district was the Seventh District consisting of Berrien and Cass counties. “It was getting somewhat easier for me to speak in public, and I was pleased to accept an invitation from the Middleville Rotary to speak at the October meet­ ing. I actually enjoyed after-dinner speaking. Twenty minutes was all you were expected to speak. My for­ mula was quite simple. A joke or two to break die ice, then a discussion of one of the current political issues and if there was still time left, open the meeting to questions. This always worked well, whether it was a Lions Club, Rotary, Kiwanis or other meeting. “There were busy times. Juanita was busy taking care of the family, being secretary of the hospital board, a member of her ladies’ club and so forth. Dave was a three-letter man. He played end in football, forward in basketball and first base in baseball. I tried to attend all of the games. I was also involved with business and politics. In spite of all our activities, we manage a trip to Florida at Christmastime. “In January 1953,1 took my seat in the Senate. Every May, there was a blossom festival in the twin cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. A beautiful parade of elaborate floats and Cadillac convertibles carrying public officials made its way down the main street of one city, across the bridge over the St Joseph River, up the main street of the other city. The starting point alternated each year. By virtue of my office, I was expected to ride in the back seat of a Cadillac driven by a beautiful girl. Believe it or not, I dreaded the parade. “As a public official, I was constantly getting caught off guard. At some affair, I might be sitting in the audi­ ence and the person in charge would say, ‘Oh, I see Senator Faulkner is here. Would you like to say a few words. Senator?’ I never was good at saying something when I had nothing to say. “One cold winter day, ftie mayor of Watervliet called me. ‘We are going to dedicate the new bridge over the Paw Paw River at 10 a.m. tomorrow. We want you to be there. ’ So I was there, not knowing what the pro­ gram was. After speaking a few minutes, the mayor said, ‘Now Senator Faulkner will dedicate the bridge.’ How do you dedicate a bridge? I still don’t know. After I had mumbled something, I don’t remember what, the mayor said, ‘Now is the time to cut the ribbon, Senator.’ ‘What with?’ I thought. I looked at the ribbon and looked for the mayor. ‘Where are the shears?’ I asked in an undertone. ‘Don’t you have a knife?’ he whispered. Finally, someone provided a knife. “It turned out to be very dull. I sawed and sliced at the ribbon for what seemed an eternity. My fingers felt frozen, but finally the ribbon was cut and the crowd applauded half-heartedly. “Another time, I was scheduled to give a speech at an outdoor meeting. One loudspeaker was about 40 feet ahead of me. Everything I said came back to me, one syllable late. It was very upsetting. I tried talking faster, but that was no better. 1 was always trying to say the next word while listening to my last. If you don’t think this will drive you up the wall, then try it sometime. “The Berrien Springs store belonged to Juanita. In 1952, we bought the building from Mrs. Taber. Before that, Juamta had been paying $75 a month for rent. “Mother, now 78, had been failing for some time. She was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Dad and Aunt Bessie did the housework and Dad had to help her dress and undress. Yet both Dad and Mother seemed cheerful. “In July 1953, the Korean War ended. In September 1953, Dave enrolled at Michigan State University. That year, MSU represented the Big Ten at the Rose Bowl. Dave went to the game. r 1 « • < L> h 4 Av# <* w -IS* k* It y f f > b 1 •a’ * ) t 1 5* k I. k V -Z t T ’ I 'X* ■^. A ' { > 5- *■ N .' - V# v?r$.S .'T^. 4 L > ; > • > > * ’»« * <v a Anna Grace Matter Faulkner, on a picnic. The car is a 1920s Studebaker. “In ±e fall of 1953, Arnold and I formed MODAR. Dad and Mother showed their support by buying stock. Friends of Arnold and myself joined in buying stock in the corporation. “In ±e summer of 1953, Dad began to feel bad and didn’t feel up to par the rest of ±e year. In January 1954,1 rented a house in East Lansing for three months. We lived there for the winter. Linda was in the third grade, and she liked her school. “In March, Dad and Mother visited us at East Lansing, and Dad visited the Senate with me. “In April of 1954, Juanita had an operation to remove a large ovarian cyst. During an examination by an intern prior to the operation, she was diagnosed as having a fibroid tumor in the uterus. And I’m going to reveal some±ing that nobody else knows. “A couple of months after the operation, Juanita had a miscarriage. The fibroid tumor turned out to be a fetus. If she’d had a more knowledgeable doctor, he would have postponed ±e operation, and we would have had our fourth child about January 1955. “In June 1954,1 was toastmaster for the alumni banquet in Middleville. My campaign for re-election was easy. I had no primary opponent and only nominal Democratic opposition. “Would you like to know how much inflation there has been since 1954? Well, here is one measure, this from an entry in Dad’s diary for Nov. 20,1954. Dad had taken his TV to the repair shop. They fixed it and charged him $4. His diary entry said, ‘Less than an hour’s work. What do they think they are?’ “In January 1955,1 began my second Senate term, which was my third term in the State Legislature. I liked the Senate sessions and frequently joined in the floor debate. One victory ±at I especially enjoyed comes to mind. “We had a very complicated unemployment com­ pensation bill on the calendar. It had originated in the House, It came to the Senate floor from the Labor Committee, which I chaired. The bill had been amend­ ed so many times in the House and committee and on general orders that the amendments pasted on the bill reached the floor when I stood up to explain it. “The day before it was to come up for debate, a member of the Legislative Service Bureau brought me a paper with 10 questions on it. ‘These are the questions the Governor’s legal staff has prepared for the Democratic floor leader to ask you,’ he said. ‘A Democrat gave it to me for you, but I can’t tell you who he was.’ “The bill was so complicated and technical that I had to do a lot of studying and consulting with experts before I was sure of my answers. When the bill came up on the calendar, the Democratic floor leader rose, ‘I would like to ask Senator Faulkner a question,’ he said. According to custom, the president of the Senate replied, ‘If Senator cares to answer,’ ‘If I can, I will be glad to,’ I replied, “The Democratic floor leader asked the first ques- tion, and I answered it. ‘I would like to ask Senator Faulkner another question,’ the floor leader stated. I answered this second question, which was the second on the list. ‘Does the Senator have any other ques­ tions?’ I asked. My interrogator sat down, staring at his desk, he merely shook his head. “In the summer of 1955, Juanita’s mother had been diagnosed as having cancer. In August, Juanita flew to Lake Alfred, where her parents were living, and the next day flew with her mother to Dallas, Texas, for treatment. “In 1956,1 had had enough of politics and announced that I would not seek re-election. It amazed some friends, including Tom DeRosa and Roger Carter, who told me that a lot of my fnends wanted to say thank you and so they were giving me a dinner, “On Saturday, May 19, Dad, mother and Aunt Bessie came over to the house. Juanita, Dad and I went to the dinner in the township hall basement. Mother wasn’t able to go, and Aunt Bessie stayed with her. “The dining room was packed with every seat taken. Senator Ed Hutchinson from Allegan County was there, and radio announcer Phil Malloy was the mas­ ter of ceremony. Dad was called upon to speak. His speech was very good. It made me ashamed of mine. After the speeches, several persons filed by our table and dumped nominating petitions carrying 700 names in front of me. What could I do? I thanked them and said, ‘This will be my last term,’ Epilogue “I have taken you through the first half of the 20th century. Now it is up to David, Linda and Bob to each write their Volume Two. “They can tell you about Hidden Acres; how David, Frenk Reris and I built a swimming pool and about Anxious. They can tell you about the wonderful years at Bob-O-Lin, 230 wild acres that stretched for miles along the Paw Paw River. “David can tell you about his adventures in the FBI, his work with Senate committees and his world travels. “Linda can tell you about working as a chemist for Bell Labs and her research of genes. Bob has many stories to tell about getting started as a lawyer, his work with the legislature and then what it is like to be a judge. Pm sure they all have much more than ±at to tell you. It is my hope that in their turn, Steve, Julie, Todd, ' Kyle, Adam and Kim will each add a volume for their families. “If each generation will add to ‘My Time,’ think how much it will mean in 100 years of 1,000 years. “I wish you all the very best Robert Ellis Faulkner.” Editor i Note: Robert Ellis Faulkner '^as born May 22, 1910, in Delton. He died at the age of85 on Oct. 30, 1995. Sources: “My Time” by Robert Ellis Faulkner, pho­ tographs from the Bernard Museum collections, Barry County History 1985, and the Velderman Collection, as well as the Faulkner Family photo collection. I 4419 i 'S A «' •f ♦ »• r I V »' z ' • 1* V I A k o > 4 »t I * / r .V * » < 1 P* 9^ “ yx* > b:t Si \ ' lE Bp ' >» X fir X-. >■ ' ' r J y ^81 V vv '*'^4/ * < X X. 2> > .V > V ‘.S, V f* ■, 7 AsZ* X v w < X -> Robert, Earl and Arnold Faulkner with the Nov. 11, 1918 newspaper announcing the end of World War I. ♦ ♦ I .J if, I I > • .z-S • 9 r X . a I li..r ■11 "ft ' • �1 x-*" 1 8 / Thursday, May 15, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com f’Tr .i- Saxons get in their first match play event at The Legacy Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons have shuffled the formate lately. Ina change ofpace from traditional stroke play, the Hastings varsity boys’ golf team hosted Lakewood in a head-to-head match pl&y format al The Legacy at Hastings on Wednesday, May 7. The Lakewood boys took a 4.5-1,5 victory, but Hastings head coach Ross Schueller said the event marked another important step in his program’s efforts to make Hastings golf a destination for the format. Saxon junior Dan Jensen continued his strong season by earning a 2& 1 victory in 1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. No­ tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly al One o'clock in the afternoon on 5th day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat­ ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchas­ er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in­ formation. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav­ ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated Feb­ ruary 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich­ igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par­ tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on Febru­ ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en­ tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort­ gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight, Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, flange 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi­ gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 41742 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de­ grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi­ taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonty known as; 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par­ cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban­ doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re­ demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expira­ tion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore­ closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 the number one pairing, securing Hastings’ only full point Andrew Barton added half a point with a hard-fought all square result in match number two. The remaining pairings saw close battles across the board. Bronson Elliot {3&1), Cayden Cappon (2&1), and Hunter Pen­ nington (1 down) each came up just short in competitive matches, while Nate Traver fell 5&3 to round out the scoring. Match play, where golfers compete to win individual holes rather than tally total strokes, is not commonly played at the high school level according to Schueller. How­ ever, the Hastings program is working to change that by hosting several match play NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the cir­ cuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 5th day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con­ tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee”), dated June 23, 2022, and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 28,2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi­ gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min­ utes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be­ ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Together with all fixtures, tenements, he­ reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or In any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as; 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort­ gagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri­ od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac­ tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele­ phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 events against local opponents this season, with plans to make it a recurring tradition. “This format really sharpens a different side of a golfer’s game,” said coach Schuel­ ler. “It’s about strategy, pressure, and staying focused. We’re proud toofferthis experience to our Saxon golfers and other local teams.” The Saxons placed fourth in another unique event at Marywood Golf Course Friday, finishing fourth on the day behind Kalamazoo Christian, Harper Creek and Marshall at the Pennfield Invite at Marywood Golf Course. Coach Schueller saidhis guys were able to use the day to build chemistiy and sharpen skills heading into the final stretch of the season. The event included a 6-6-6 format, where teams of two completed six best ball holes, six scramble holes and six holes of alternate shot play. Jensen and Barton led the way with a steady, composed round according to their coach. The pair capitalized on strong tee shots. Jensen set up a birdie with a long drive on 14 and nearly reached the green on t r Al• J ' I 10, while Barton dialed in his wedges and contributed key approaches. They capped their round with a birdie on 18 after an eagle putt just slipped by. Elliott and Cappon continued their consislent play. Cappon’s putting stood out throu^out the round, and his back-to-back solid irons on 15 and 16 created prime birdie opportunities. The duo’s balanced approach kept them competitive across formats coach Schueller said. Pennington and Nate Auten shook off a slow start with improved communication and energy in the second half of the round. Pennington’s drive on 15 was a turning point, according to coach Schueller, helping spark a series ofconfident swings and better teamwork down the stretch. The Saxons were set to head to Cedar Creek Wednesday, May 14, for the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference Championship, and have match-play events on the schedule next week at The Legacy at Hastings against Thomapple Kellogg May 20 and Coldwater May 21. / J 1 t p •■5 A ;■ J 4f 5 r.’ A 1 .r I < ‘.jy J t • >4 I I ■ r r: t i li ♦ ( >r J 1 w .r t I 1/ ({{ J 1/ J •' J r 1 I «• Ar Ul I ' J 1' t I ( ’1 1 I o.''’ « /. f /y rf J <4* X t ir /I I i l‘l I I I 4 i jr > • I I I f • u 1 J * 1 j / •b < ( I * *• i I » t JZ *z f ( . t' ur r j!/ I I 'if » I I* r r /( I iiJ 4 » r h f J i I I r* I I r i Zi f' f .7>'' I I 4 .1 /.•A' T 'Tl I I -'I ■r ’.J i I I T’ • 1 I 1.1 I n J I r j 4 I 4 f 1 i J f i I I Stockbridge narrowly bests Lion track teams in Big 8 duals Brett Bremer Sports Editor Quincy and Stockbridge knocked off the Maple Valley varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams in the final Big 8 Conference duals of the season Wednesday, May 7. The closest duals ofthe day were the ones with Stockbridge. The Panftiers bested the Lion ladies 57-45 and took an 81-48 win over the Maple Valley boys. Quincy outscored the Lion boys 117-15 and the girls 111-17. The lone victory of the day in tlie threeteam competition for the Lions came from the girls’ 4x200-meter relay team ofjuniors Sienna Lowe and Athena Morehouse, sophomore Audrey Burpee and freshman Noelle Clinkscales. They won their race in 1 minute 59.23 seconds. It was a good day forthose Lion sprinters. Morehouse and sophomore Amira Felder both had their personal record runs in the 100-meter dash and Lowe had her best time of the season in that race. Burpee ran to a runner-up time of 54.44 seconds in the 300-meter low hurdles and she was second in tlie highjump with a leap of 5 feet 4 inches. Clinkscales had her top longjump yet flying 13-8.5 and finishing in third place overall. I > Jr** 1 *< t £ *4 / J r I I I I The Lion boys’ team had freshman Gavin Swiftscorearunner-upmarkof 17-9.5 in the long jump. Also in the field, senior Skyler Cook had a personal record throw of 108-0 in die discus to finish in fourth place. Lion freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis placed second in the boys’ 300-meter intennediate hurdles with a time of43.89 and third in the 110-meter high hurdles in 17.68. The 100-meter dash was the fastest yet for the Lion guys too with all four competitors settinganewPR. Senior JeremiahPenny led the way with a time of 12.30 that had him fourth overall followed by juniors Dayton Hillard, Iziah Hall and Tyrese Robinson-El. Penny was also the Lion leader in the 200-meter dash, placing fourth in 24.96. The Maple Valley boys swept the scoring spots in their dual with the Stockbridge boys. Robinson-El got the win in that one in the shot put with a mark of 37-6. The Lion ladies swept the top three long jump spots in the dual with Stockbridge. Clinkscales led the way with junior Izabelle Soper second and sophomore Amira Felder fifth. Maple Valley goes to Con^ord Loffi its MHSAA Division 4 Regional meet Friday, May 16, and then will be at Quincy May 21 for the Big 8 Conference Meet. * » ftI I 11 I > d J- t I f /', L 1 i «1 I J 1( ' fl I 11 J I « J I I I 1 A K i I 4 I I ♦ < K!' -4 * < • r -.^ser.9^ f tp I kK« !• ?..'b -'A IMP r r. 6 J •Il i 4-1- 7 $ iJ I I' I ) 91 I A I J SJ ' > JL ' f I J • • '-J , I * 4 ’ J .•i. ) 1 f r ' /' .H f 3/ ^-' I I I i 9 ' q 4 » ’" *•. V Ji -L 4f .^l u’ »< r I 1' 4 7 ■a— f • j'i L-^ -K-Oft 1 ■ S'’/' >. 4 »•' I •i—-41 r / k I . I I I • -•k‘r I r 1 ij ' < 1' ' ■ / V ... ! I J * ** J r. r: b4l .' <• r Li ■» • I F -.4 - v’.i. V 1' ■ HT.; r r 5 i *'. V ! < PV• O' I I I ;f/ f J V* I •V r> 1 ; I 3 I 4 J J ( .-I ) < 1 nxpl b r^*- .’Ha T?CT) I *) ♦A I 3 •:^ lu 1 > I i 1 -9 / •/“ QP .t»'J! V r HI ;.:ii ■'BW 1 II I I •* * i I Si J Irtsi'iJ b A in i 1 1 .4 ; I -i K ' ’J! !2« J 1 < I J « B A I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30100-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Frederick W. Johnston, Deceased. Date of birth; August 16,1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Frederick W. Johnston, died November 16. 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joel S. Johnston, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Thomas C. Richardson P31750 136 E. Michigan Avenue. Suite 800 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 269-388-7600 Joe! S. Johnston 10750 Cressey Road Plainwell, Mi 49080 269-6230-5082 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30050-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of James R. Wiswell and the James: R. Wiswell Trust. Date of birth: May 22,1937.; TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, James R. Wiswell, died November 14, 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Thomas H. Wiswell, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: May 9, 2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Thomas H. Wiswell c/o Rhoades McKee 607 N. Broadway, Ste. A, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 4 rl" rni?: *» I I i It J Ih. <4 « I' r I If > 'f |b’ I f I i f>r». , e4 5' 4 f ♦ •ft < 9^ ’ A <> rort wisl ■L . » t I s I ft si) r1!;»a ( 'J .W0R t k I JO i?t£! • * r- i •*'01 • % 3i?' I th .1 I I r>eiT;c::3'’X^2. ir’’-*-'- I 1 " n-.r.? r . ‘-n • T I . I .. «w tSf “ rc 1 [.Tl 0 t -■’ ’ .r, I IV- I lb f ? iJ .A.*’ « r »• 1 r ' 3 kS 1: rG’t -» u Jr. I r i- I ■ft, 4 ..'aS-i if# *4 % ............... s .•,* NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Conservation Barry County Easement Board - 1 real estate/ develop interest, partial term; 1 Township designee, partial term - must be a resident of a township and willing to have the township board nominate them to the position. This is an annual appointment. Mental Health Authority Board 1 partial term, preference with lived experience in mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday June 2,2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 4 A City of Hastings I I > ra t k; * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING •it r tpl U 1 4 i ‘Ir'*Sj R t' I -n I V’ '^•r *1 I k The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to accept written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the establishment of an industrial development district. The proposed district will consist of parcel number 08-55-265-026-20 located on E Enterprise Drive within the City of Hastings. Questions and comments about the plan may be directed to the City Manager, Sarah Moyer-Cale, by calling 269945-2468 or by email at smoyercale® hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk 269-945-2468 or via email at lperin@hastingsmi.Qov. Linda Perin City Clerk ♦ ♦ I 1. "I <» I J I I 4 I 1 J I 1 , »■* «•, 1 •i5| '<TOv k. * :!u 'in b * 1 *K J ''*♦^71' ■'t* ;--j^ '■O’J ) ■'S' I 11! K, I ( I iHi t I I A > -thi '1 t ’t ! iJ . s I> % I ’’Hl 1’ J I : f. I «I 1 « I & t •’<11. iUk t '''o. f'. 'V * <r«' iA I i I 1 » ’ I ’W ' I I ^4- IJ I (t r| ' -s, If '* : . I I I I liu ‘‘s ) ‘ J I I V * X I. »' ’IV- •IH • 'i*'* i i h It I) t. »• h i r 1 I I A., < V I 1 f u ll . ''WM >s �JA.. Ilk •A ► r . *4 • ** r ’*h A A 15 ■ ^jmnitaW i IS* • "x •/* 11 C’; >7^ 'v5 \C i> Wv i f ic - Bb 7 \ I 1 1 1 £ *■'. * I •54 ( 4. t ♦ , I , r* 'i . *5; J 1'/ >' I t « k *» .I t ’’’ .v i { - A r. 'i "i 4 r--‘ < % The Delton Kellogg boys finished in a tie for sixth and the girls were 12th as they competed in the Gobles Invitational Friday. Delton Kellogg sophomore Landon Madden cut eight tenths of a second from his previous personal record in the 400-meter dash to win the race Friday evening with a time of 51.66 seconds. He beat out Bridg­ man senior Andrew Mabry by a little over a second in the race. Maple Valley was a part of the meet too and the Lions got a great performance from senior Jeremiah Penny in that race. He set his PR at 53.69 while placing fourth. It was a good day to run. Of the 12 fastest guys in that race, nine of them set a new PR. Madden added a fourth-place time of 17.39 in the 110-meter hurdles for the Panthers. He was just behind Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis in that race. Nevins-Davis turned in a third-place time of 17.25 and also placed third in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 43.18. DK junior Carter Lynch added a seventh-place finish in the 110 hurdles and freshman teammate Ryan Sinclair was eighth in the 300 hurdles with a PR of 45.35. Nevins-Davis added a third-place leap of 5 feet 11 inches in the high jump for the Lion boys’ team that finished in a tie for tenth on the day. In the field, Panther sophomore Evan Fleser was seventh in both the shot put and the discus. He set his PR at 107 feet 3 inches in the discus. He put up a mark of 37-9.25 in the shot put. Maple Valley hadjunior Andrew Phenix place eighth in that discus competition with a throw of 104-1, The pole vault and the long jump were strong events for the DK team too. Junior Nick Muday set his PR at 12-6 to place third in the pole vault and senior teammate Ezra Smith im­ proved his PR to 11 -0 to place fourth. ' In the long jump, DK junior Tyler I «y *1 I Ai- » ' r 4 n A vu Txi "Vk **I r It "Ot 1 'tr.'T'j t /Sn ■tK '. I • t / f -r - >> -i ' Ji I t. • • t M * i ->r i « J ‘ J - A •> .'-vXxs'r^^ r4i ‘4s ''V'v b I '4k'' . .'-r' i J 'I'-; s‘> ‘K** ‘1 4 4 1 V* •.•'H 4 I r I T. • f I » I ’"‘'f >' i •n.' f I X ’<b • *J I 1 t lT'i * b I " I 'k' • 5 ' i I 11 *1 V' J . rJ I IfJ.., '-’4>i. k • ■ : 4. ■) 4 ■■f * I r n* 91.. I -r». b. i I >•11 H ’i;»• I L, % ( Kt t :'^b ‘ ir. I I'- I P;K'’^i^.,,'',. , ,‘^rii .'MSlt' 1 I V i r ■)j i! u JJ u “TO LU 9 t 'h w: ' '•H il I k I T t >.’/ 1 P, < , A.z •» > 3 I -Ot' b «, 1 t J. , 4 F •- kJ * J -* I f >I ( i k 1 I * t ‘J t i r 't f , * *k 1^. 9 ' » •k.1 f I ? J. - ’4 ■’I. sX i ■ ■■ -f i, Lh I U'.' >4 / < * 4 I r ” ^5-1 ft' i • I I . J* t f «<• *& * 5 J *4 • nt Mg I K. '( ’V" * c. '1 . 1 I I f ■ In 4 ) ♦ 1 1 • ? 4^ • ‘ '-lAfM •■■’ChL ’rniH J* >■1 • I i . -ri *. J I 1 V .. r > -- I, ui I j" ■ < < r ’ ''O ’ vdi H -1 4 7U I J A I -• H '(r *).. -I J r *cto;•r K Brett Bremer Sports Editor Brett Bremer Sports Editor Marshall took two victories over the visiting Hastings varsity girls’ softball team in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference action Tuesday. . The RedHawks knocked off the Saxons 17-1 and 15-0 in their two conference ballgames, dropping the Saxon record to 0-8 in the confer­ ence so far this season. Zoey Bennett and Annemarie Allerding had the two Saxon hits in game one. Allerding delivered a two-out single through the left side to place the Saxons’ lone run in the top of the second inning. Both ballgames were three-inning contests. Hastings split two ballgames at the Fruitport tournament Saturday taking a 16-14 win over Comstock Park before a 12-0 loss to the host Trojans. The Saxons smacked ten hits in that win over Comstock Park and won with an onslaught in the top of the seventh inning that saw them score 11 runs. Comstock Park had a 13-5 lead going into the final inning. A few Panther errors helped the Saxons keep the inning going. Lily Dingena delivered a tworun double into left that got the Saxons within 13-12 with one out, and a ground ball from Ben­ nett scored Allerding from third to tie the game. Dingena was then left on third with two out and the game tied. Kylee Bosworth was hit by a pitch to put two on with two out, and Greenfield delivered a double through the left side that scored them both and pushed the Saxons into the lead. A RBI single from Liv Buehler added one more run to the Saxon tally before the Panthers got out of the inning. Comstock Park struck for one run in the bottom of the seventh to get within two, but Bosworth handled a Comstock Park bunt to get the second out ofthe inning with a runner advancing to third and then got a fly out into right that Greenfield hauled in to clinch the win. Buehler had a huge game going 4-for-5 with three runs scored and an RBI. Greenfield and Bo­ sworth had two hits each. Dingena and Bennett had one hit apiece and Dingena walked twice in the lead-off spot too. Eight different Saxons had at least one run batted in. Meredith Ansorge and Dingena drove in two runs each. Bosworth and Allerding shared the pitching duties in the win. The offensive explosion didn’t carry over into the contest with Fruitport through. A single by Victoria Tack was the lone hit in the five-inning loss to the Trojans. Hastings built an 11 -4 lead with four runs in the top of the sixth inning of a non-conference dou­ bleheader at Charlotte Thursday, but the Oriole varsity baseball team rallied for two runs in the home half ofthe inning and then walked things off with six runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Orioles went on to sweep the doubleheader taking a 13-0 win in game two. Saxon lead-off hitter Spencer Wilkins was 2-for-3 at the plate in that opener with two runs scored, a RBI and a walk. Hastings had a seven-hit attack in all. Hunter Tomlinson had a single and a triple for the Saxons, walked once and he scored two runs. Hastings also got hits from Grady Reed, Tyler Frazer and Jett Nofz. Reed drove in four runs on the day. Dustin Lampart did a solid job getting on base. He walked three times. Tomlinson and Wilkins both had two stolen bases and the Saxons had seven as a team. The Saxon defense did make four errors which helped the Orioles to six unearned runs in the bailgame. Frazer stared on the mound and went 6.1 innings. He walked six, struck out two and allowed just four hits. He was charged with ten runs though (six earned). Scott Sanders was hit with the loss in relief. The only Saxon hits in game two were singles by Gilbert and Wilkins. It has been a tough stretch since then. Grand Rapids Catholic Central took 15-0 and 11-0 wins over the Saxons in Grand Rapids Saturday. Marshall hosted the Saxons for an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference doubleheader Tuesday and scored 16-1 and 15-3 wins that move the Saxons’ conference record to 0-8 so far this spring. I r • I • • A I I I r I BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, i I It •* ♦ I MEDICATION COLLECTION, AND *FREE TIRE DROP-OFF I J [ > I.; * 1 9 J*** LT ■ i »» i 'I * < r Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Household Hazardous Waste Including aqueous acids and bases; oil-based *-w =r' « J 9 f ‘ b • * A1 > I ✓ r* » *tl * I paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); automotive batteries; alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; motor oil. -X' If/' r» . ,r^n I . I • I ..sr *4 f 'i* a ( /■ 'A I I I' • H f. Electronics »• including computers, cell phones, laptops, gaming 4 I systems, tablets, and more will be collected for no charge. 4 r 1:00p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9;00a.m. i I -, I ’ I *%;v There is a suggested donation of $10 for all CRT and LCD TVs and monitors (cash or check only). Limit of 10 gallons per vehicle FREON CONTAINING DEVICES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. . f4*>* » f I I uU ' .!|5“ I J__ See www.barrvcountvrecvcles.orq for details. z ! kT*. 4 <^ I ’ pn i i .!• t t jer We Cannot Accept: I •“4 . r • 4k • J' 4 • te •s' , 9 I f' .* .-<1 1 SR' . »* I Medications ^4 1 JG t , 4 w ■', r t Help keep your home, environment and community safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY ' .-f /« J need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Cross out any personal information on the containers. 4 I ' ■■ viP « ','■ i A '.of >V Don’t pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! n-’,n* I.r.u'- J ■■I asbestos; latex paint (when dry it can go to the land­ fill); propane tanks; commercially generated waste; radioactive material; explosives; unknown wastes; speakers in wooden cases; tires heavily caked with dirt. At Ml ' .{^ I— \ I • p * 9^ a Tire Drop-Off FREE thanks to a grant from 4^ 1* rS »* t V. »• 1 y-i / «« n I t .Hi J? f & J/ * ------------ ■.-- ■'•C' iOO ■■ dM _|- I // HOUSEHOLD TIRES ONLY (NO BUSINESS TIRES) First come, first serve until all trailers are full _____ Questions? Please Call (269) 798-4107 i ■•H9 { I .. »'h I • CULiC M *This is a ONE TIME ONLY free tire-drop off event LIMIT OF 10 TIRES PER CAR I I J ■ <ar >v.jg' i Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry>Eaton District Health Dept., Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriffs Dept., City of Hastings Police Dept., Hastings Padnos and Local Pharmacies. I rz *z * r ? y rf 1 1 ♦ ♦ ( s V 9 1-8 still tough, but Saxons win thriller at Saturday tourney Charlene rallies late to walk it off against Saxons in opener Howland extended his PR to 19-5 to place fourth and senior teammate Wyatt Firmey was sixth with a leap of 19-2.5. In the girls’ meet, Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main kept cutting time in the 3200-meter run. She placed sixth with a PR of 13:23.15 and she also had a third-place time of 5:58.03 in the 1600-meter run. The Maple Valley girls were 16th in the field of 20 girls’ teams on the day, and one ofthe Lions’top finishes on the track came in that 1600 where junior Izabelle Soper turned in a time of 6:26.03 that placed her seventh. The top finish on the track for the Maple Valley girls came from sophomore Audrey Burpee who was fourth in the 300-meter low hurdles with a PR of 51.69. Right behind her, DK junior Izabelle Gruber finished with a PR of 51.94 that put her in sixth place. The DK girls boosted their score in the high jump with junior Lily DeVries fifth clearing 4-8 and se­ nior Mia Kohlen seventh clearing 4-5. Burpee added the eighth-place points for the Lions by clearing 4-5 too. DK also had sophomore Brynlee Babbitt-Smith seventh in the long jump with a mark of 14-1.5 and sophomore Makayla Lutz eighth in the pole vault clearing 6-6. It was Southwestern Athletic Con­ ference squads at the top of the day’s final standings. Saugatuck beat out Kalamazoo Christian 90-65.5 at the top of the boys’ point totals. Gobles won the girls’ meet with 101 points with Kalamazoo Christian second with 76 points. Most of the teams from the meet will head out to their Division 3 and 4 regional meets this weekend. The DK teams are at Bangor for their Division 3 Regional today. May 15. Maple Valley teams go to Concord for their Division 4 Regional Friday, May 16. Brett Bremer Sports Editor w* M .*» v:* i I }• f J I I Panthers add a few impressive PRs at Gobles Invite x*-'. b A • Ik 'I ^4 t 4 www.HastingsBanner.com \ > * I Thursday, May 15, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER �I 4 r i t A 10 A oMLA Thursday, May 15, 2025 ThCHASTlf^lGS BANNER SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a miirtary service member on actwe duty, rf your penod of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney tor the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated m this notice Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice IS given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the toHowmg mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the arcuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1.00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025 The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Plaang the highest bid at the sale does not automaticalty entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elliot L Hall, an unmamed man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2020 and recorded December 21. 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 Dollars ($230,704.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as; LOTS 34 AND 35. FINEVIEW ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 52. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; May 15. 2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy MI 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 Notice (8 given under section 3212 of the revised ludicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600 3212, that the following ntortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County starting promptly at 1,00 PM. on May 22. 2025, The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does rx)t automatically entitle the purchaser to free arxJ clear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is erwuraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee lor this information MORTGAGE. Mortgagor(s): Robert W. Garrett and Lynette S. Garrett a/k/a Lynette Sue Garrett, husband and wife tenants by the entireties Original Mortgagee: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Dale of mortgage; February 16, 2004 Recorded on February23,2004,in Document No. 1122601. and re-recorded via Loan Modification recorded on July 25. 2011 in Document No. 201107250007105 Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 82/100 Dollars ($34,630.82) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County and described as: THE WEST FIFTEEN ACRES OF THE EAST FORTY-FIVE ACRES OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST ONEQUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR, TOWN ONE NORTH, RANGE EIGHT WEST. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 4203 Mud Lake Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 12 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248,539.7400 1559640 (04-24)(05-15) (05'15)(06-05) J NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION v^'ww HastingsBonner com 5 HHS girls even 1-8 mark at 3-3 with pair of victories * ( J' >1^ s 1 r ' 9 f J* 1 * I Brett Bremer Sports Edrtor The Hastings girts closed out the sea­ son of Interstate-8 Athletic Conference varsity track and field duals with backto-back wins over Jackson Northwest and Marshall. The Saxon boys and girls head to Williamston fortheir MHSAA Division 2 Regional Friday, and then get together with the lntersiate-8 for the conference championship meet Tuesday at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. The 92-80 win over Marshall on the road Monday puts the Hastings girls at 3-3 in conference duals this season. The Marshall girls won all four relay races, but the Hastings girls won seven of the eight individual races on the track. Sophomore distance runner Caroline Randall took three wins for the Saxons thanks to times of 5 minutes 39.59 sec­ onds in the 1600-meter run, 2:38.78 in the 800-meter run and 11:56.26 in the 3200-meter run. Freshman Lilly Randall won a pair of sprints taking the 400-meter dash in 1:06.54 and the 200-meter dash in 29.24 seconds. Saxon sophomore Ember Twiss was the runner-up in that 200 with a personal record time of 29.32 and she also won the 100-meter dash in 13.97. Saxon sophomore Bella Friddle set a personal record in the 300-meter low hurdles to win that race in 50.45 seconds, and she swept her way through her field events with a PR of 17 feet 3.75 inches in the longjump, a winning height of 9-0 in the pole vault and a winning leap of 5-5 in the high jump. Her big sister, junior Olivia Friddle, was the runner-up in the pole vault clearing 8-0 and the Saxon girls swept the four scoring places in that event with freshmen Bella Strimback and Jayden Evans both clearing 6-6. Olivia Friddle also won the shot put with a mark of 32-3 and she was the runner-up in the discus with a throw of 92-0. Saxon senior Zoe Watson was third in both of those events while Marshall senior Jantonia Grey set a PR of 97-2 to win the discus and also had a PR of 28-2 to place second to Olivia in the shot put. Zikana Warner had a strong day on the track for the Hastings girls too with PRs in the 800-meter run and the 400-meter dash. She was fourth in the 400 and third in the 800. Saxon sophomore Chloe Pirtle was third in the 1600 and also placed second in the lOO-mctcr hurdles. That lOO-metcr hurdle race was the only individual race the RedHawks took with junior Maura Young winning in 18.18. Pirtle added a fourth-place time in the 300 hurdles loo. The Marshall boys took a 118-54 win over the Hastings guys in their dual. The pole vault was the top event for the Hastings boys with junior Isaac Lil­ ley winning by clearing the bar al 12-0. Sophomores Liam Renner and Maverik Peake were second and third respective­ ly, both clearing 11-6 w'hich was two feet higher than any of the day’s other competitors. In the field, the Hastings boys also got a big PR from junior Odin Twiss who won the shot put with a mark of 45-4. The mile was the top race on the track for the Hastings boys. Senior Brandon Simmons won it in 4:45.97 and senior teammate Micah Johnson was second in 4:54.99. The Saxons closed the night with the team of sophomore Logan Kimmel, Peake, freshman Ian Grundy and junior Balian Marlette winning the 4x4()0-meter relay in 3:51.39. Marlette had a PR of i 9-.5 in the long jump to earn a tie for second in that event, and sophomore Caleb Kramer ran his fastest 110-meter high hurdles (18.11) and 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles (46.52) races ever to place third in both of those races. Teammate Cardale Winebrenner was the runner-up in that 110 hurdles race. Marshall sophomore Zach Hudson won both the IlO-meter high hurdles and the 300 hurdles on the day. He was one of two RedHawk guys to win two individual races on the track. Senior Jack Bidwell took the 400-meter dash in a PR of 52.08 and then won the 3200-meter run in 10:18.00, beating out Simmons and Johnson who were second and third in that 3200. Brison Brewer, a junior, won two field events for the Marshall boys. He took the long jump with a PR of 20-6.5 and he won the high jump by clearing 5-10. Last Thursday, the Hastings ^rTs^tooIf* a 111-43 win over Jackson Northwest while the boys were downed 87-75 by the Mounties. • 4* I * ' t It* , e»' 4^ V i’ y f ivi I • !• / I . • J • ir • i 1 I J s' <y ♦ » : k-y y i I { z yr >|Z 1 u I* * ■» « I . I > I- > 1 I / •' t- z . <! t’ ' '4 1l< r J , - n* r z CMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE pickup, (2) 2024 CMC 3500HD Crew Cab SRW pickup, (1) 2024 3500HD Crew Cab DRW pickup. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Com­ mission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 for the following items. Please mark outside of bid envelope with truck number i.e. #240020 or #240080. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Com­ mission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org., please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. (5) 2024 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab SLE Pickups 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors f 1-Redwood Metallic Truck #240020 - Orange Title - approx. 27,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Cardinal Red Truck #240060 - Orange Title - approx. 17,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Titanium Rush Truck #240070 - Orange Title - approx. 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240120 - Orange Title - approx. 22,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 1-Black Onyx Truck #240140 - Orange Title - approx. 19,000 Miles Minimum Bid $55,500 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE SRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated Mirrors 1-Sterling Metallic Truck #240260 - Orange Title - approx. 12,000 Miles Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow; $57,000 w/o plow 1-Onyx Black Truck #240270 - Orange Title - approx. 13,000 Miles - Minimum Bid $63,000 with plow, $57,000 w/o plow (1) 2024 GMC 3500HD Crew Cab SLE DRW w/ BOSS 8-10’ EXT Plow 4WD Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission Air, Cruise, PW & Locks, Remote Start, Heated mirrors Summit White Truck #230370- Orange Title - approx. 16,000 Miles Minimum Bid: $64,000 with plow; $58,000 w/o plow NOTE: All mileages are approximate - trucks are being driven until they are sold. ORANGE TITLES are MUNCIPAL TITLES. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregular­ ities in the best interest of the Commission. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage; May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24, which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feel: thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any); 13932 S M 43 Hwy, Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; May 1.2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) r* 1 e 1 Z 1 - e- I’ ^>1 #■' • / r ■y jr” I [ i.4‘ ’Vr M■ J ; u r- I ' (*’ I [•W ' li ■p I le ( •J. 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Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Aaron Poritt, unmarried man Original Mortgagee; Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: June 10. 2022 Recorded on August 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-008250, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to. be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-' Three and 04/100 Dollars ($136,853.04) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: beginning at a point 1554.5 feet West of the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26, said point of beginning being on the North line of State Highway M-79 and said point also being on the Southwest Corner of land previously deeded to school district number 2; thence West along said North line of said Highway M-79,153 feet; thence North at right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feet; thence East parallel with said Highway M-79, 153 feet; thence South at right angles to said Highway M-79,130 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 2987 Dusty Ln, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from * the dale of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 126.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Mortgagee/ Authority Development Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C, 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 V '• ' ■ f ’’'etf* ' ’‘.4.h »* 'iuX;::51£ M0b iB « » U * tA ■c: »’ I». 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South Christian won the conference tournament with 16 points. Northview, TK and West Catholic all finished tied for second with 12 points ahead of Wayland with 11, Wyoming 1 and Grand Rapids Union 0. The Trojan second doubles team of sophomores Molly Alden and Cayla Brouwer had the team’s top finish plac­ ing second at their flight. They took a default win over Grand Rapids Union and pulled out a 7-6(4), 6-3 win over the West Catholic duo of freshman Olivia Marti and sophomore Sydney Kesterke t ♦ f I * I f 'J > 11 f % I I I I k J I ) A 11.' • ( J -Xi « I* ' . 4 -.a; T, 'I J uI ft f '-I u-' . rt t Vv I t r f 4 J4 k i * « 4 * I 1 -■ .•.•'^> II I i k I ■'•‘t » 1 ■-Xh ai ^ib * f / s «I 1 4« J 1 i 'I l’ I I I Th r *I ei* * 4 4 J U r. ' ) ' ( k A '* k r I I i 7*. in the semifinals, Alden and Brouwer also pushed the South Christian second doubles team to three sets in the championship match with the Sailor team of senior Maddie Bultsma and freshman Jill Zondervan eventually scoring a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 win. Trojan junior Jordan Pranger had a ±ird-place finish at second singles where she knocked off Northview senior Ava Leonardis 6-0,6-4 in the match for third. TK also got a third-place finish from ±e third doubles team of sophomore Carli Ogle and junior Ava Zellmer. They defeated West Catholic freshmen Mia Palachecki and Ashley Kumer in the match for third 6-4, 6-1. TK was set to head to Byron Center for its MHSAA Division 2 Regional Wednesday, May 14. .1 t G*A takes two in SAC Central from DK baseball squad = 'tn> >•> M, 1 *5 hn t * f;? Brett Bremer Sports Editor b us The Galesburg-Augusta varsity baseball swept its doubleheader with visiting Delton Kellogg Tuesday in Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division play. The Rams took a 10-2 win in the opener breaking ±ings open a bit with four runs in the bottom of ±e sixth. The Rams also scored four times in the bottom of ±e first and led throughout the bailgame. The three Delton Kellogg hits in the ballgame were all singles, one each for Keegan Hill, Gauge Stampfler and Jordyn Jones. Stampfler started on the mound and tossed four innings. He allowed five f / I r ■ • r I r r I f, J I n J J » • >' ► I I •/ I I « f ‘J 4 I ) I • 1 k *4 I I j I I u 1 11 •w. 11 i ■Tw ‘' iMtj« L ’f u - k<- 1 iZkiX^ ..r—"t‘. y 5Sb t *r\' a M. u •»r‘ **fL t' ’ '■ ' I 7^11)1 ;' HpJ •« / *‘^11 : Dfiuom 0 1 r' 4 I 9 tl > Jt ■12. runs, two earned, on three hits and five walks. He struck out three. Brock Hickerson came on to toss the final two innings in relief. The Rams won game two 5-1, outhitting ±e Panders 8-3. The three DK hits were singles by Dylan Fichtner, Elliott Rogers and Stampfler. Mitchell Swift brought home the Panthers’ lone run wi± a sacrifice fly in ±e top of the seven±. Owen Rogers, Hill and Easton Reyn­ olds handled ±e pitching duties for DK. The Panders are now 5-4 in SAC Central ballgames this spring. They were not yet able to complete their second contests with Gobles. The Panders suffered a 15-0 loss in a non-conference bailgame at Gull Lake Saturday. I **«aSi Panther softball picks up pair of lopsided wins at G-A » 4 qu 2))3iq M?'? "Ti,*, : 1 I • I <•. n a; *•■ *« «R! 1 p Ml BreHBremer Sports Editor > J The Panthers earned a pair of big wins at Galesburg-Augusta Tuesday. The Delton Kellogg varsity softball team scored 18-1 and 13-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division wins over the Rams.Delton Kellogg combined 16 walks with six hits and seven Ram errors to score their 18-1 win in game one. Jalin Lyons and Jill Brandli both tripled once for die Panthers and Lillie Steele and Olivia Post both doubled once. The other DK hits were singles by Madelynn Palmer and Lana Hooker. Post had a team-high three RBIs and Palmer drove in two runs. Every DK girl in the line-up walked at least once. Lyons walked three times in the lead-off spot for her team. She finished with three runs scored and an RBI. Madison Muskovin got the pitching victory for DK. She struck out ten, walked two and allowed one unearned run on three hits in her six innings in the circle, DK took game two 13-1. Paige Davis was 2-for-4 at the plate with a triple and three runs scored in that one. Post was 1 -for-4 with four RBIs and two runs scored, Steele and Palmer had the f 'If - 'fl > r * I I ». k' ; J I J r.^ I « I i f i ' ' HfJV tJUUV I inm-3 ' •’I'cr I 1 J I ■Kv’-ni I 1 A iv'iU r J, Jij\ k : I ;iu' I fcr... . “/ Ki J 1 IC 5- ■ t JI t . t ?I 1 i- * P? J ( ’ * ■ rnJ. ' ,C' 5 ] « #• I Sfe^MSL S& &» XI ?ffj7 —f T . I *1- * I ' r LT 1«•' SUJb .1 '.i J i r .4 ’ J ’ I I I » iu;t ruA. nrud^uq aril .i f W1 « J T. t! r I ;| » r I 'too » I 1' b tf 1 I \ I k 103d^ J MliA. I I < ‘.'I • s Iir • , 4 :7 ■! J ?*•"'' 7 j —■ •t I I 4 I 7, ■ tj,-' k < • O^V} a; Tv/eo-'' b r. nilJl 1. *»• 1» /< . IM IT' 1^: VIP, ** p i 4 3G I I -f >... •tr 5 I Wjik#*! I 1 * J tih'-Sij’'' I I f k I y < Ik. i 3^' f9 M’- ;•' I I 1' 4 .r { » - _ -- -___ I .* fl lb ,•> -r < 1 ! IlVftI, i .J r t 4 t . 1 4 •f .4^ i r f li . 1 ' I «? ♦•v- I J * I ’ . n ;•• I I It 1 rgi-tr- ■-r f x > ' ’ jr eMU J I 1 « 9* • I i f i . > nW; M Brett Bremer Sports Editor t* Ui Hl Matteson ties for second at jamboree at Lake Cora / ,• i I ’jr#’... r ll I Au- O.i t. I ‘ z f• I* I h 44 4 I •I r J if I* 1 -jri.v r Jr i 1 0 ■ ■■tjr.rb'- ■ 'JT 9^ IH rlk? 4 f Ntfr -. ) □ar I I ’! • -A "'I ■ — . i4. -in- # 3 . . I '“T* < 1 *d t' ;o • jdO J 3- u ’'3r ■ I u 4 ^90- >7 4 jj i ■■ -iTzin n?' -.«I r* P !? J p*-. J bl . <r^ 3 f irg^ Sf /'ar' . F I . 1 «- I A ; s 0. hilus’ar f* J .f 4 I i iJ I A I » * * »in- - i r www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, May 15, 2025 J Schoolcraft edged out Delton Kellogg/ Martin on a tie-breaker to finish in the number three spot at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division jamboree hosted by Lawton at Lake Cora Hills Golf Course Tuesday. Kalamazoo Christian took the day’s victory with an overall score of 156. Hackett Catholic shot a 162 and School­ craft and DK/Martin both put up scores of 165. Constantine finished fifth with a score of 183 ahead of Lawton 187 and Parchment 205. Sophomore Grady Matteson shot a one-over-38 to lead the DK/Martin team and finish second overall individually. He opened his day with a birdie on 10 and closed his day with a birdie on 18. DK/Martin got a 42 from junior Carter Brickley, a44 from junior Tyler Howland and a 51 from junior Gabe Smoczynski, Hackett junior Justin Tyler was the only guy better than Matteson on the day. He shot an even-par-37. Kalamazoo Christian senior Ian Tuin and sophomore Brixton Devries both shot a 38 to match Matteson’s score. Schoolcraft was led by a 39 from freshman Ethan Demaso. The SAC Valley gets together again for the conference championship tournament at Beeches Golf Club Tuesday, May 20. o±er two DK hits. Brandli had two RBIs and Hooker and Lyons also drove in runs. Palmer pitched and earned the five-in­ ning, complete game win. She struck out three, walked five and allowed two hits. Hastings honors coach Schoessel, keeps win-streak going i * Z'\- ■ kJ H <r w. I < L i x. »> ♦ kk« I r.> c - - I X The Hastings varsity girls' soccer team honors former head coach Tim Schoessel before its non-conference match on Pierce Field Monday. Schoessel stepped aside after a couple decades working with the Hastings boys’ and girls' programs after last season. Photo by Jayson Bussa Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team honors former head coach Tim Schoes­ sel for his service to the program before the team’s win over Sturgis on Pierce Field Monday. Schoessel coached the Saxon JV boys’ team from 2009 to 2015 and took over the Saxon varsity from 2016 to 2020. He led the Saxon girls’ program from 2013 through 2024. Current Saxon girls’ head coach Me­ gan Deal is one of his former players, who assisted in the program under her former head coach, and Schoessel has enjoyed having a number of his former players return to help lead in the program over the years. “He will do anything for anybody no matter if it is soccer related or not,” Deal said, “andl am extremely grateful forbeingabletoplayforhim,beingabletohave coached under him, coached with him. I have learned so much for him, words can not describe how grateful I am, and the girls are to have learned from him.” The Saxons selected a good moment to honor its former mentor. The Hastings girls beat the Sturgis Trojans 3-0 to push a current win streak to three games. The Saxons scored back-to-back Interstate-8 A±letic Conference wins last week knocking off Pennfield 5-1 Wednesday and then pulling out a 1-0 win over Coldwater Thursday. w Junior Dez Mathis scored all three goals for the Saxons in the win over Stuigjs. It is no coincidence that the current win streak has coincided with the return ofMathis and Kalli Koning from injuries that kept them sideline throughout a big chunk of the spring. “The girls understood how much that they did on the field, and for them to be gone they really needed to step up ” Deal said. “Alyson Miller was one of those girls. She was our forward and she scored most of our goals while they were gone. Bella Kensington really stepped up on defense, taking the ball and working it to get it up to Allison and our forwards. Mathis also earned an assist, pushing forward and getting a ball across to teammate Hannah Sorensen who scored in the final five minutes of the Saxons’ win over Coldwater last week. Deal said she’s going to woik late this week to get her team refreshed and refo­ cused before Monday’s district opener. She said her girls are getting a little burnt out and she has ten seniors who are ready to graduate. The Saxons have plans for a team bonding day today. The Hastings girls had a tough conference finale on the slate for Wednesday, May 14, at Marshall. The state postseason begins Monday when Hastings goes to Plainwell for an MHSAA Division 2 district opener. Game time Monday is set for 6 p.m. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30110-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Estate of Joel H. Rogers Sr. Date of birth: 11/28/1928 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Joel H. Rogers. Sr., died 11/12/2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Bonnie J. Vallance, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/12/2025 Diane K. Peters P52818 905 W. Michigan Avenue Marshall, Ml 49068 269-248-6500 Bonnie J. Vallance 519 South Shore Drive Battle Creek, Ml 49014 269-986-3073 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Judith A. Becker (“Decedent"). Date of Decedent’s Birth: April 6, 1939. Name of Trust: Judith A. Becker Trust dated February 2. 2010. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent. Judith A. Becker died March 11,2025. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that ail claims against the Decedent. Decedent’s estate, and/or Decedent’s trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Trustee, John G. Veenstra, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: April 28, 2025 Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) Wesseling & Brackmann PC. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 John G. Veenstra 1426 - 132nd Avenue Hopkins, Michigan 49328 NOTICE Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr. Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lending Group Incorporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feet of the North 23 feet of Lot 79 of Village of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat, Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as; 210 N Queen St., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 320742 (05-15)(06-05) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 26,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage; August 31, 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $244,681.09 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Unit No. 6 in Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended Common street address (if any): 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr # 6. Middleville, Ml 493339162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Dale of notice; May 15, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561571 (05-151(06-05) S’ ♦ ♦ *«• 6^ s . * u ,I 11 1 I I �JI 12 Thursday, May 15, 2025 THE riASUMGS BANNER WWW HastingsBonner com I prtrtfo Doubles wins get Saxons a draw with Pilgrims at quad Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons look the four doubles flights at Lakewood High School. The Pilgrims took the four singles flighb at Ionia High School. That left the Hastings and Lansing CTiristian varsity girls' tennis teams in a 4-4 deadlock at the erxl of the Lakewood Quad Saturday. Both teams were 2-0-1 in their three duals Saturday. Hastings also look a 6-2 win over the host Vikings and knocked off Comstock Park 6-2. Both the Saxons and the Pilgrims had opportunities to snap their tie. TTie second and third singles matches and the third doubles match were all decided with super tiebreakers after the girls split their first two seb at those flighb. The Saxons got a victory in that third doubles match with the freshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall outscoring Pilgrim sophomores Madeline Seiffcricin and Esther Lee 7-5,5-7, (10-8). The top doubles flight featured a couple close sets too. with Saxon senior Isabel Gee and junior Lauren Gee outscoring the Pil­ grim team ofseniors Leah Klan and Isabella Stephenson 7-5,6-3. Sophomore Sophia Haywood and senior Ella Ferguson teamed up at second doubles to earn a 6-1,6-4 win for the Saxons over Lansing Girislian senior Layla Izzat and junior Carly Crawford. At fourth doubles, the Hastings team of junior Alyssa Morton and senior Jordan Milanowski beat I>ansing Christian senior Allison Luginbill and junior Leecy Dittmer 64,6-2. Al second singles, Saxon senior Lilyah Solmes took a 6-1 win in her first set with Lansing Cliristian freshman Evelyn Maher, but Maher bounced back fora 6-4 win in set two and then took the super tiebreaker 10-8. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION AT JUNE 4,2025 MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on June 4. 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hear­ ing include the following: 1. The application of Shawn Frisbie for special land use permit approval for a warehouse and related office for Denali Custom Homes on the premises commonly known as 2419 West State Road (parcel no. 08-13-011010-20) zoned ACLI Airport Commercial/Light Industrial District. The Planning Commission will consider this application pursuant to the special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3. A. of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and any other applicable provisions of the ^ning Ordinance. Things were flipped at third singles where Saxon sophomore Alexa Lilley fell in the fira set ofher third singles match with Lan­ sing Christianjunior Sophia Nelson 6-1. but then rallied for a 6-1 win ofher own in sei two. Ultimalely. Nelson look a 13-11 win •Lt*: in a super tiebreaker to earn the team point The Pilgrims' sophomore first singles player Julie Ivkovich took a 6-4. 6-1 win over the Saxons' Madison Deal and at fourth singles Pilgrim seniorAvery HarizJer beat Saxon junior Gracie Wilson 6-4.6-1. The Hastings doubles learns were all 4-0 for the day with wins over Lakewood and Comstock Park loo. Against Lakewood, the Saxons also got singles wins from Deal and Lilies. Deal had a great battle with Lakewood junior Emma Duffy, coming from behind to lake the win, Duffy won the first sei 6-4, and then Deal came back to win set two 6-3. The Saxon senior eventually ended the match with a 10-7 win in a super tiebreaker. At third singles, Lilley outscored l^ewood sophomore Hayden Bump 6-0,7-5. Lakewood got its two points thanks to wins from sophomore Lillian Fetterhoff al second singles and junior Aubrey Zinn at number four. All four Saxon doubles teams beat their l>akewood opponents in straight sets. Deal also pulled out a close 7-5,6-4 win over Comstock Park’s top player to finish a 2-1 day. Lilley was 2-1 for die day with 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting; including a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning Commission approval at this meeting pursuant to the standards specified in §220-21-5. of the Code. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/ meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 / - »a.Wk i aM»ii i _i4 ’J •»«9w *- gtgSS18BS88558>T* - vaaaaaia »>< eeiSISSfilKlitltel' ■ • rfei ► 4-a *1 I 9 sr JC iXi- 1 I M ** * fMife » I If4-4 r i+ ah h t it n a ir ^taa^amaataaaantaat^ S 4 ar^aaaaaaaaaMSa^a^^ tsttaMiilit aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay/^ K* • ■ J PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on June 12,2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton MI, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commissions consideration by emailing or mailing those com­ ments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Admin­ istrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner, Jennifer Copeland, 11043 Austin Ct, Delton, MI, 49046, for a Special Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant property pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20“Residential Accessory Buildings” of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is an unaddressed parcel located on Austin Ct, Adjacent to 11021 Austin Ct, Delton, MI 49046, Parcel # 08-12-135-007-00 and is currently zoned Rl -Single Family, Low Density Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with dis­ abilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. 4* 1* =31! J i A u I i 4 f 7 » 9^ r ■'if t ' .•J> I--' « I ^3- I V r I w'-.f 4* r ■? I I', 1 *• k 1 ♦/ V I < t 1 J 'T r rT/ H Hastings third doubles player Lillian Edger stretches for an overhead volley in front of teammate Lilly Randall during their win over Lansing Christian Saturday at the Lakewood Quad. J- ‘ 1 h* r) • i' t > f i ri it . r* I // U, lr' 5' I V J E V ■ • ■ 9 </• 1 ’BK> *J ■ •()A ■ 9 I -■*•n^, •l i ■ < '.J J idbt - I « F P ft ‘ r trm 't'* (i ’ ■ 10 it!-' & '..1^ .i* i'te € «■ lU r z.» ' ( t ■ si'-- ■’■rrt) .4 •?a •r * 1 r 9, t ■ 44 l) .L-f. * , 9^^ 1* * I I .p , V /% I 4 'S I i k I s > I i K ► »*T •» S.. lV>' r 4 ** . 'I 1 •h H A I'» ;fi .4' 1 I * .’4 t 4 V . r . «I . -.-''I Jr* f f Ik / s. £' * n» yj !!>•* ’ r‘« -* u l>'' ►-J I a 0 t » •at nife <1^ J JV..- fl -f A r?^ I ...-I •7 * r» <,-•**•* 1 • * 1 <1 f 1 * .* 0 I y T }( pTri M . 1 Zi • I . 1 • i , .1. . 'yiT;ii»UP i.«iynL .%i rr c J f* < ST nt t 'r I 1 >*•K * ' I ' - J? I X p |> Bd ' f ■ • ►•'4a *4 < ?> PfW 4^ I. « ft < Vrv 9 I 1.1- «^r«uI A •A PS IM «l: • t a a*- r~. L«. k Ju ♦ I ? ♦ p, J ■ ! I . •r t •I rv A. f U '•-> :r.; ui 9 I rx< ’ f ■If/ fl' «r . I t y I I J i 1 toMdimu f I a I •m 1 5' 4 I 1 i! % J T ***. 9^ 1.1 « 4 { / % r •l <i. * ** • % • b < r '■ k * Ok Ay I iV «b A A VI k f 7^. xX^.L V • A w iUl ^ih. P ii All Ml .I i 1 "4 • 4 few. •Is Hastings senior first doubles player Isabel Gee reaches for a volley during her win with partner Lauren Gee over the top doubles team from Lansing Christian Saturday during the Lakewood Quad at Lakewood High School. 11 X ►k. Xz. ( Photos by Brett Bremer I • > '-?*’** •A Wil - —ff w I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 » 7 W A *««« V A ■wtu EC' a 7-6(6), 6-0 win over her opponent from Comstock Park too. FctiCThoff and Bump had uins for the Vikings in their 6-2 loss to Lansing Oiristian, with Bump rallying after failing 6-1 in the first set against the Pilgnms' Nielsen. Bump look the second set in a tiebreaker 7-6(2) and then won a super uebrcakcr in that one 10-6. Dufh' also plac ed into a super tiebreaker in that one with Ivkovich, with the Pilsnims’ lop player o cntually pulling out a 3-6.6-2, (lO-l)win. Hastings heads to Paw Paw Friday. May 16, for ib MHSAA Division 3 Regional Tournament and then will be at Parma Western Monday for the Interstale-8 Ath­ letic Conference Championship. Hastings saw ib 1-8 record fall to 2-3 with an 8-0 loss lo the Coldwaler girls in Hastings Tuesday afternoon. The Coldwa­ ter girls won all four flighb in straight seb. The closest battle of the afternoon was al fourth doubles where the Saxon team of Morton and sophomore Audrey Acker w as downed 6-3,6-3. The Lakewood girls are at Hillsdale today, May 15, for their MHSAA Division 4 Regional Tournament The Vikings were a part of their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship al Portland last Thursday, May 8, and placed fourth in the day's stand­ ings. Portland won with 15 points ahead of Lansing Catholic 14, Eaton Rapids 9. Lakewood 8, Ionia 6 and (Zhariotte 4. Duffy won the second singles champi­ onship by outscoring Eaton Rapids soph­ omore Anna Steffen 6-2,6-0 and Lansing Catholic freshman Ava Jacobs 6-3,6-2. Fetterhoff and Bump both had one victo­ ry in two matches in their third and fourth singles flights. On the doubles side, the Viking second doubles team of seniors Alana Cappon and Andie Cavanaugh teamed up to go 1-1 on the day, the third doubles team of senior Elsey Yeiter and junior Kenzie Everett was 1 -1, and the fourth doubles team of seniors Bella Bossenbroek and Maddy Hubbell also went I-I. Lakewood had a couple more regional tune-ups this week finishing in a 4-4 tie with Greenville Monday and scoring an 8-0 win over Pennfield Tuesday as the Viking line-up continued its shuffling. Ln the sweep of Pennfield, the Vikings had senior Abby Pickard at first singles, ■Fetterhoff at second singles. Bump at third singles and senior Isabella Lance at fourth singles all score wins. Pickard, Duffy, Fet­ terhoff and Bump had the fourth singles wins in the tie with Greenville. At the conference championship it was Zinn in the top flight for the Vikings with Duffy at two, Fettertioff at three and Bump at four singles. 4 • t’ j •*t: tuii ,* •I •’ / » * r 'i' •‘rtE •^L 1/ f » 4 V 1 * 4.' ’ ‘ aG> < ■* r- •• < 11^ I ? .. a';: * ■IL' X, 9^ I '•* -'■51 Ji RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (1) 2025 Bandit model 3100TB Towable Stump Grinder. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:30 AM, Wednes­ day, May 21, 2025 for the following item. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Of­ fice at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org., please make an appointment for all viewings of the trucks. NOTE: All trucks are sold as is. (1) 2025 Bandit 3100TB Stump Grinder Swing-out operator console, 5.7L 165hp PSI gas engine, 31” cutter wheel 60” telescoping hydraulic tongue. 3100TB - SN# 4FMUS1414SR533821 - Ihr - Minimum Bid - $59,628.00 The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. ■'i' •B X V ♦ -V I APPLICATION AT JUNE 4.2025 MEETING I I 1 > • ' 1? TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on June 4,2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall locat­ ed at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, The items to ! ' II :X' .Vi- - IhX It Q • I? teir’ j <' 5' •I-:, I. ■ Tf. t • '•t-v I L I r $ t I 1 “K A Rtf > < 4 i 1 A J V .N I 9 1 I r I r ■ frK i (I L ,> ■JZ land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Town­ ship Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and ■ Sft '■'®^. 1 J M 1 . ”0 ♦& u I p. k £ !?n A r further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio­ tapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with j I I ■,f M I I I i F« 4 u ll » s Ji . I .1^ I* I I •l • A b A S. 4® I 1 I 1 \ ' *. h A r A< ? I *•« ■' s ll t 1 f I. I '•S • ••! I r 1 r U- 1 ■ I n 5 s I » J ♦ ♦ « ; ’TF ■’ I 4 '3'5 I n 4 (269) 948-2194_______________________________ ll k 1“ .4 ( ** V « ¥ ir--' * W V* * • A t Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 c«^<? * I» %. ■« '. further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special * 4 2< I •fc;- - ■■' - 1 -,ai in §220-21-5. of the Code. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting. and may * 3 ir Township Code, and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting; in­ cluding a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning Commission approval at this meeting pursuant to the standards specified Chairman Vice Chairman Member '■'-» /x!\’ disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. David Solmes Jim James Jamie Knight /t I •W v- T 'i 4 t Yj.m- K * •• t \ I 9 (I be considered at this public hearing include the following: 1. The application of Michael Webb for special land use permit approval for a greenhouse and openair business for the sale of produce on the premises commonly known as 490 South M-37 High­ way (parcel no. 08-13-014-046-00) zoned MU Mixed Use District, The Planning Commission will consider this application pursuant to §220-9-3.J. and P. of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and the special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3.A. of the Rutland Charter ■ '»? ( aI BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COM­ MISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY ■* *< �BO I V '■’f* I** s 1 * n v k 5 » > * TK clears every hurdle on its way to another title A ♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The TK ladies did a little bit of every±ing to simply dtwninate the OK Gold Conference Championships Thursday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Their second consecutive undefeated OK Gold Conference Championship had long been decided when senior Brooklyn Harmon picked up steam coming around the final turn of ±e 4x400-meter relay race, spurred on by the opportunity to lap a runner in front of her on the final straight away. The next time Harmon and ±e Tro­ jans were rounding the final turn it was at the end of a victory lap hoisting the conference championship trophy. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team, which was a perfect 6-0 in conference duals this spring, outscored runner-up Wayland 206-104 at the top of the standings Thursday, Harmon led a 1 -2-3 sweep of the top SIo its in the two hurdles races for the Trojans with junior Mia Hilton and freshman Amya Cater in second and third behind her. The TK team had four of the eight point scorers in the l(X)-meter hurdles and five of the eight in the 300-meter low hurdles. Freshman Addison Rocco was seventh in the I OO-meter hurdles and sixth in the 300-meter low hurdles, with fellow freshman Kayla Price seventh in the 300s. Harmon won the 100-meter hurdles in 15.33 seconds with Hilton second in 16.50 and Cater third in 17.48. Rocco had a time of 22.73. In the 3(X)-meter low hurdles, Harmon won with a time of 46.06. Hilton came in at 46.39 and Cater in 49.17. Rocco (54.88) and Price (55.20) bo± set new personal records in those 300 hurdles. “We all really work together and we’re super close. So, I feel like we kind ofhave likeahurdlecommunityatour school and we’re always helping each other out,” Harmon said. “I would not be where I am today without Mia Hilton. She’s one of - my like one of my best friends and she’s insane, like we push each other to be bet­ ter every single race and 1 mean, you saw it and going around the curve [in the 300 hurdles], we were like right next to each other, and like we were conscious of that because we ran at Wayland on Monday and we both ran a huge PR because of each other. I am so ±ankful that I have her to run with. She’s the sweetest girl, and she’s just like fio insane and we push each other to be better. Like, celebrating our wins together is the best part,” Harmon add­ ed. ‘*That’s another thing about like our hurdle community at TK.” Hilton was the runner-up in the 1 OO-meter hurdles Thursday, but only got into the final by the narrowest ofmargins. She was second in her preliminary heat and finished with the eighth-best time of the prelim’s after a crash two thirds of the way through her heat. The third to last hurdle my knee gave out, and I like paused because I didn’t know what happened,” Hilton said. She hit the hurdle and came closer to going under it than over it. She recovered to get the hurdle down and go over it and then somehow finish her heat behind only her teammate Rocco. While it was a stressful moment, in the end it only helped display how far ahead of the field the TK girls were. “We all just love like practicing togeth­ er, and I think it helps that we really like hurdling,” Hilton said. “It’s just crazy like at practice we just are like bouncing off the walls, and we are just ready to hurdle half the time. We're just getting through the warm up so that we can jump over the hurdles.We help each other a ■ W R .. H ’ ' t• b r 1 I I r •f ’'f' Tk 7i I < 9 , •«fc V- •% f. i. I5k » s ' 'K 4^ ,| .5rK . (S,,ftv/*):,, < '1 * I .! 1 ''- >s V t < % ** - Bh. 1 t > 1 *>»5\ ft *5s V < A .’■i' \ > ft ft K »■ ft <4 -'ft ■ -i.'. , '''r. 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Lik *’ > w i •‘Si •fc’r : 'M r . • « < V > I I rd I I I «w& / < » U: ___ « J J •.■9 if i I I I ■i K I F J »■ I k r I J i <1 si Id <4 «l I * 141 J L*^ I «. •fr < F'3^ t r i rp-i •l I |S V jf r ■ kJ 1 •l« i'f J k L A' ; 9- -ft .. 11 * M S •<f- t j . *4^ p“ i' : 1 t'' I t 4 1 ■ pT. » ,» (b 6 >1 e *r j PSi^ *** 4 * < A i.y lf»t 7 R ’J: '51: ir* •i??l ri i 1 H > fy ll < s: 6* t 4 r, T i; ...^^ **• t.--t t k 11 /A K- t jS‘ Thornapple Kellogg senior Ava Crews gets out to the front of the pack early in the 3200-meter run Thursday during the OK Gold Conference Championship at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Crews won the race finishing the day as a three-time conference champion this season. I »». I B th. J Zl . I i' ! -^■■■■^ ■ l»- >. * 11 '] 4 •# ■> Eii I /•> > \ 4V ♦ ') r /f. * f. 1 T./ ’ * - * • ><« *3, ■ i: • ••^’ I B «9 ‘ *> ft i 0P» «k Jt I li~^ -a; » SBJ V • * i? I, Cl ■> ..... ..1 I •wBo*: ■■ ■ a A » *• * * HCUSFM 1 4*^ «« irtms ,\wg !»♦»- a J .•Pl,' »* I » I1 I*- WF’— * - :> 4 ■;<< 1-5 • I .14 a* " I irV •-f o TVi !► '•1' iT I bIV____ _ !j •l 1 f Thornapple Kellogg senior Brooklyn Harmon (middle) goes over a hurdle on her way to a victory in the 300-meter low hurdles Friday at the OK Gold Conference Championships at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. TK teammates Mia Hilton (left), Amya Gater (back right) and Kayla Price (back middle) round the corner behind her. and all four finished in the top eight in the event along with teammate Addison Rocco in another heat. All those points helped the TK ladies to their second straight team championship in the OK Gold. Photos by Brett Bremer lot with like our blocks and starts, and since Brooklyn’s like really good she’ll basically coaches us all, and our coaches are amazing too.” Harmon was third in bo± the 100 hur­ dles and the 300 hurdles at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals in in 2024. She also earned a state medal with the TK 4x400-meter relay team last year along with current teammates Hilton, Payton Gater and her sister Ellie Harmon. An injury kept Brooklyn from competing in the state finals in 2023. Hilton placed eighth at the state finals in the 300 hurdles in 2023 and 2024. Hilton called the freshman Gater “a beast.” Amya broke Hilton’s TK fresh­ man record in ±e 100-meter hurdles this spring and Harmon’s freshman record in the 300-meter low hurdles. Harmon wasjoined in the4x400-meter victory at the conference championship by Amya Gater, Payton Gater and Hil­ ton, They had a time of 4 minutes 11.42 seconds The Trojans ended the day with a relay win and started it with a relay win as senior Ava Crews put on an impressive late charge to chase down the leader from South Christian on the final lap of the 4x800-meter relay to win that one with teammates Alaina McCrumb, Isla Tillema and Madison Kietzman. They finished with a time of 10:24.67 - a little over half a second faster than ±e South Christian foursome in the race. That was just the start ofa stellar day for the senior Crews who won the 1600-meter run in 5:19.11 and the 3200-meter run in 12:12.47, She added a runner-up time of 2:28.43 in the 800-meter run in between. The Trojans were chasing the Sailors for much of that 4x800-meter relay. “Once it came to me, I was just like pushing all the way through trying to slowly catch her,” Crews said of South Christian’s anchor Tiffany DeMaagd. “And then that last like 200,1 caught her to the point where I was like right on her shoulder and I went around her on the outside on that turn and then finished right ahead of her.” That Sailor relay team didn’t include junior Chloe Rinzema, who was the only girl to finish in front of Crews all day. She cruised to victory in the 800-meter run with a time of2:22.45. She also took the 400-meterdash in 58.98, ahead ofTK junior Payton Gater’s runner-up time of 1:01.05 in that race. Pretty awesome, actually,” Crews said of her feelings on leaving the meet with three wins. “I was not expecting that after so many injuries throu^out the season, but, ye^ I came through.” She has dealt with hamstring and calf issues that popped up during her indoor track season this winter. She’s not at 100 percent, but that didn't stop her from having her best 4x800 split ever in the relay victory. Crews said she is pretty pleased with ending herTK running career with backto-back team conference championships too. “We have just a really great team, like there is a lot of depth to our team, so a lot of people are contributing. We’ve got people running just always up front. We’ve got people in the distance, people in the sprints, people in the hurdles. We just have a really good team and it’s been like that for a couple of years now.” The TK sprints got a boost this spring from junior newcomer Jordyn Fitros who scored in both the 100-meter dash (fifth) and the 200-meter dash (fourth) for the If s J X -vt; XX 5» s*’ Tj- < <I s J M r ,..? . < J k. .V. » > '' y- J ■Kfttf 1 r ''.A I WB * .■l K U ;iiiv > Jf. 4 M* X '4 i A< :rJ- I I I ♦ I 4*- 1 *1 J It-. 1 /•I s** 1 -aft? 1* ri L 4^’- R ? «» % 1 sr i.-h; J WT' -I. -r. J 9^ a.- 1? V 4' r t’ 1 * 4 i * ’-'Jf' • 1 •1 t •C< % 4 4 I Thornapple Kellogg senior Jacob Draatsma nears the finish line ahead of Northview junior Caleb TeBrake at the end of the 800-meter run Friday during the OK Gold Conference Championship at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. Draaisma won 800-meter and 1600-meter championships on the day, setting a new PR in both races. Trojans, with senior Emma Dykhouse scoring in the 100 (eighth) to add to her impressive day in the throwing events. TK had at least two of the eight scorers in all five of the girls’ field events, wi± junior Payton Cater winning the long jump with a mark of 15-6 and Amya placing seventh in that one. Dykhouse set a PR to win the shot put at 36-3 and also had a PR in a fifth-place finish in the discus (92-10). Payton was the runner-up in the high jump, clearing 4-10. Senior Lilly McKeown was third in the shot put (30-7) and seventh in the discus (82-9). 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They relied on Houtkoopcr quite a bit, and she was up to the task of keeping the ball out of her net quite often. She fini^ied the evening with 17 saves, sliding oitf on on­ coming attackers, leaping to her left and her ri ght, stretching over her head to punch balls away arxl making a fine kick save or two. On the other end ofthe field, the Panthers rel ied on sophomore attacker C laire Barker to try and provide a spark up top mostly on her own, and she was able to create a couple of decent scoring qjportunities against the Eagle defensive line. Oncof the Panthers’ best chances to score in the game came in the opening minutes ofthe second half. Barker and senior Teagan Hamlin put together a nice little give-and-go in the midfield that led to a break in for Barker who had her shot glance off the left post [Schoolcraft has] been having a good season. I mean, they’ve been doing good for the last couple of years,” Mabie said. “So, you know, I’m just glad we’re still playing because when we started all we had was 12 players. “I wasn’t sure we’d make it through a whole season or not. We added a coq)Ie of bodies and you know, so far so good,” he said looking for some wood to knock on. DK/Martin had its overall record evened at 5-5 with the loss to the Eagles and fell to 2-3 in the SAC Valley with the loss. The Delton Kellogg girls close the regular season with the SAC Valley finale against Lawton in Delton tonight, May 15, and then will go to Lakewood High School Tuesday, May 21, for the regular season finale. The state postseason starts for DK/ Martin with a district opener against Parch­ ment in Delton May 21. The Panthers arc doing whei they can to get through their toughest stret^ of the season. The Delton Kellogg/Martin vanity girls’ soccer team is in the middle of a string of games against the top competition in the Soitthwcstem Athletic Conference Valley Division. Kalamazoo Christian, who clinched the SAC Valley Championship with a win over rival Hackett Catholic Prq) Monday, was looking to finish off an undefeated SAC Valley season when it played host to the Panthen Monday. That contest was set to come on the heels of back-to-back losses for the Panthers in SAC Valley play against Allegan and Schoolcraft. Allegan finished off a 6-1 SAC Valley season with a win at Lawton Monday, after beating the Panthers last week. The DK/Martin girls saw School­ craft improve to 4-2 in conference play with a 44) win in Delton Monday. Containing the Eagles Monday was made tougher by injuries to senior center defenders Ellyse Blackbum and Natalia Garcia Arrojo sustained in the May 5 contest with Allegan. With a reworked defense, the Eagles got their first goal in the first minute of the ballgame Monday. “We were out of sync because we had to play different than we have played all season,” Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie said, “and peopl e that haven’t played very much or don’t have a lol ofexperience had to be out there because we were m issing two players. And when you only have 14 so all in all, I don't think we did too bad. I mean, we could tell we were out of sync and didn’t really connect on a lot of passes andj ust kind ofwere kicking at the bal 1, and it’s Irind ofwhat I might have expected, you know, just hopefully that we can learn from this for the next four games.” Coach Mabie did see his outside defend­ ers learning how to handle things in the mid­ dle as the game went on. He said he thought junior Piper McArthur was one who really stepped up as the game progressed. “She got more aggressive and a little better in the second half, and seemed to J • WWW Haiti ng (Banner com r 1 WWW * -4 • 4 u. mm I I •4 L / / »• . i t ■ 'U UV jv'T.1 •Wg I » K >1 •i i 1 # 1 r 1 St I I z I' r. >•. I V: ’ *• 4 • t,*A ’4‘ J#. 1 I F b. F 1^' < >•< . 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TK travels to Battle Creek to face Harper Creek in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 slate tourna­ ment next Wednesday, May 21. The Beavers were 11 -3 overall this season and 5-0 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference heading into their con­ ference finale Wednesday, May 14» at Parma Western. I The Trojans got to celebrate on their own senior night Monday in Middleville. Now they hope they’ll get to cele­ brate on South Christian’s seniornight next Monday, May 19, The Thomapple Kellogg girls and the Sailors remained undefeated in OK Gold Conference varsity girls’ soccer action heading into their May 14 match-ups. The 8-0-2 Trojans were set to visit Grand Rapids Union Wednesday. The 9-0-1 Sailors were set to take on a Northview team Wednesday that the Trojans just de­ feated 8-0 Monday. TK honored senior attacker Madi­ lyn Chivis and senior defender Emma Geuke^ and their parents during a halftime ceremony inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Monday and then really picked up their play in the second half to put away the Wildcats early. Tealy Cross and Alexa Eden scored first-h^f goals for the Trojans, and f J ■fit TK and South chasing Gold championship Monday •A’ VBbnoM qiiisnoioniBt: "itnO It t KJ / j. J lUti < r* 1^3b f 4* tt. > I fbim^rr If’ I ’ t lun: T ’ j fi * ‘I* r:jr««M6 > rr: I u i<Wl * ■' .79.' fi t > •( fl t ...n * * IfRL . P 1 .. ri lih<bj%iir ‘ ra 'jnoiht*? !kw<' ' J < f tHC 4 f I » jdT fsyjbV'' tf J t zatooMr^’**^ ‘ »**-?'r7» • >4» ± I /*» <*•* I X 1 11 f - efihrT •.■4X h // . nT : f 'oijn'oni^wrootri’niMw’ Kx*?! rXI ZtAkHMW' T'Jll it • • ”*! 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T’ i tI I the Northview keeper, but a Wildcat defender then tumbled over her keeper and the ball came down to Cross who got the chance to fire it into the open net with her left foot Eden’s goal came on a laser of a shot from the top left of the box a few minutes later. Chivis was the Ione Trojan to finish with multiple goals Monday. She I Thornapple Kellogg senior Madilyn Chivis looks to move the ball ahead in the offensive end as Northview's Isabella Lopez during the second half of the Trojans’ 8-0 OK Gold Conference win in Middleville Monday. Photo J £ Continued from Page 13 rz'. 't «iS. two - 9rti to troar^"’ > 7 biofiyijio- )»(« yebnoM SHNiWaH ni «•! i I I first lap of the 800, and while he didn’t PR in that race he knows just how hard he is able to push now. Draaisma came into the season really focused on the 1600 so he is still working out that 800 strategy. TK senior Kyle Porritt had a runner-up throw of 126-0 in the discus. Junior Luke Archer cleared 11 -0 to place third in that event while senior teammate Hunter Tietz upped his PR to 10-0 to place seventh in the vault. Trojan junior Derious Robinson im­ proved his long jump PR to 19-0.25 to place seventh in that event The top relay finish for the TK boys was a fourth-place performance in the 4x200-meter relay by the team of senior Lucas McNabnay, sophomore Elliott Neff, freshman Maddox Vanengen and sophomore Brandan Velting. Other top eight finishers throughout the day for the TK guys included soph­ omore Jackson Smith, junior Lucas Ploeg, senior Case Dykhouse, freshman Jackson Hasty, sophomore Elijah Frazer, sophomore Layne Schilthroat and junior girls with top eight finishes through the day included sophomore Ellie Hannon, sophomore Leigha Jager, freshman Breanna Schut, sophomore Carmen Reynolds, sophomore Sydney Martin, sophomore Estefani Sanchez Vega, freshman Carissa Caskey, sophomore Kimberlin Zavalza Nava and sophomore Rylee Preston. South Christian and West Catholic were right behind the Wayland girls in the day’s standings. The Sailors were two-points back of the runner-up Wildcats with 102 points. West Catholic was fourth with 100 points ahead of Wyoming 58, Northview 38 and Grand Rapids Union 23. The TK boys’ top finishes came fix>m senior distance runner Jacob Draaisma who set a personal record of 4:25.91 seconds to win the 1600-meter run, won the 800-meter run in 2:00.54, and he also set a PR of 10:14.42 in placing fourth in the 3200-meter run. This is just Draaisma’s second varsity track and field season. He finished 14A in the 800-meter run a year ago at the D2 state finals. He is still sorting out which events he really wants to make a push in for this year’s postseason. “I’ve just b^n frying to focus on like Adam Lozada. The Wayland boys were plenty dom­ inant themselves Thursday winning the boys’ meet 181.5 to 140 over runner-up Northview. South Christian was third with 104.5 points ahead of TK 59, West Catholic 52.5, Grand Rapids Union 49 having more fun and putting less stress on at the end of the season, especially since I know where I’m going to college now.” He laughed thinking about the fact that he ran his fastest 400 meters ever on the and Wyoming 42.5. TK heads to Portage Central High School Saturday for its regional meet. The Trojans compete this season on the Division 1 level for the first time. A nflgtMHimi •♦4“ boi - JW /nbib tnsd wnd (MOOdl word ddftdpuovir »in toMOo; vlSi A ;^gasi38 uW I ‘-7 •t jWWfM’ CpATMWlL badfrm/f tivXidBfc “1 s>'1J twiM .8IKK* "Tt* r* latfm tnawJBfcjf: n-l IJwj! > -W'-' ■ 119 V V swTismbH (■CT!-' 'J I /i3rtBdqc .fB mMBidoX a Jiiv *' .bMibawm .. !«a? ja)« jidiSB.iB’w I .« dVOO rrvi k ifiW sd) ni)3QaMB4^ nbNto flwt Bc: M •' rtoiiiS ■' w ■ J t'? t I “-“’TiiSXn-uiW 3si? 1 » •r sriT? 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The variance was granted on a 4-1 vote, with ZBA member Eric Miller voting in dissent. ZBA members Larry Haywood, Robin Hawthorne, Jim James and Carl Lickley voted in favor of the vari­ ance. With the variance granted, Yankee Bill's owners Todd and Kristina Porritt can now proceed with the rebuild of the restaurant, which burned down Dec. 23, 2024. •z 1 J I •• .? a r I I I 'U } I ( ( 4 »9 4 ff-’iR ee*nn‘' fAf I i t -.X KT 1-?T Yankee Bill's owner, Kristina Porritt. speaks out at Wednesday, May 14’s Rutland Township Board meeting Photos by Molly Macleod > 1 t k i ;v» '-•.AJ 'bi t FinMrwhpn One ast recess T* '5 «* * * ■ t I I •V uv 4 4 I 9 I. s 2 t • r 9 l*!;> I I V -a"'-*' v * •• > i » • 'K 8 K I jf. I r 5 ir>^ M. J 'J « # I r i ( ! ! '4 ! I alv 1 I i I I *Y to* z ( w •?- j i 1 r I . 1 i 4.. 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On December 23, two days before Christmas, our business was destroyed bv fire. But our nightmare didn't end there - it was only the beginning," said Kristina Porritt during public See REBUILD on 4 9 ik Court hearings held for two of four murder suspects in Pennington case Two of the four individ­ uals facing charges linked to the alleged murder of a 42-year-old Nashville resident, who was origi­ nally reported missing in December 2024, were back in an Eaton County district courtroom this week, as Bradley Earl further details of the case Lance also emerged in regional news reports. Bradley Earl Lance, 25 of Lansing, and 46-year1 old Jenellc Marie Mello of Nashville sUxxl before Judge Reid Felsing during probable cause hearings Monday, May 19, in Eaton County's » District Court Jenelle Marie 56A in Chiirlotte. Mello Lance and Mello, as well as 47-ycar-old Nashville resident Luexs Gaylord Forquer and 40-year-old William Chaney of Vemiontville, face various felony charges in the death of Gregory Brian Pennington, 42, of Nashville. According to the Eaton County SherifTs OITice officials, Pennington was considered to be the victim of "foul play" after deputies responded to a report of an abandoned vehi­ cle on the 4000 block of Michigan Road in Vennontvillc on Dec. 11. The vehicle was later 4 > to •WB 1) T 4 4 r L< I : ♦ y ■ limfej SINCE 1856 The variance allows for a 10-foot setback between the already-poured parking lol and neighlwring property lines, instead of ±e usual 30-fooi setback required by ordinance. Additionally, Yankee Bill's own­ ers were instructed to construct a 6-foot stockade fence, along with planting nine deciduous trees along the property line. The planning commission approved the Yankee Bill's site plan review' w ith the condition of a 30-fooi setback on the parking lot's south side on April 2. The Porritts expressed concern w ith that ruling, as it would require them to remove 24 percent, or 23 of 98 spaces, of their alreadypoured parking lot. Last week's \ ariance overrides that condition, allowing the owners to move for­ ward with construction. Thursday, May 15’sZBA Molly Macleod 4 BARRY COUNTY Yankee Bill’s owners receive OK to start rebuild after heated Rutland meetings wi TisawB 2*1118 eednsY I THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, May 22, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com • DEVOTED TO BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 56 .JO'^ PAGE 9 ■ ■» Hastings Area School System > 1 See MURDER on 4 I 5 aj^ 1 s •• ne^ I 41 I , M. *» !■ 1>«. 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MN « « > I 1 (J ■ r I ’! » v Ik 4 J > ! t-i* I > s i - « Tbs rendering g /e 3 pic? Delton Courtesy Image » -w «• ta 1 4 o1 a new restaurant coming soon to I 41* i » •* 9^ ( X 3 t . 1. « J 4 J * Wv I »Ma» ..... Sa 4 4 I X 1 * A rr r I On Saturday, after the tornado touched down on Thursday, an uprooted tree on Wildwood Road in Orangeville Township blocked over half the driveway in front of the white garage. Karen Turko Ebright Staff Writer The tornado crossed the southernmost pari of Gun Lake and moved northeast near Olis Sanctuary. Damage included several trees down and homes with mi­ nor roof damage. Several docks in Gun Lake saw damage as well. Residents in Orangeville Township are cleaning up this week after they were hit particularly hard by the storms. NWS confirmed 11 twisters touched down in Michigan from last week’s line of storms. After storms and tornadoes rocked Michigan on Thursday, May 15, many suffered power outages, tree damage, uprooted trees, downed powerlines, roof damage and so much more. Near home, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids confirmed an EFl torna­ do touched down in Barry County near Heron Pointe. The tornado had estimated winds around 100 miles per hour and stayed on the ground for 6.75 miles. f MP f' I I X T 4 t t 4fl A f H I', •9 5' i • s A* . v- fl s A ' « - >, V r * aj I V 4'* * 4. J I . r*B kv IvjI J * ■■ V "■ar<w V*' I < A x.'*» h . t 1 1 s mW 4 X «• /* 49 hungry crow ds enjoy cd at the original Yankee Bill'k in Hastings. “Il will be Yankee Bill's." Pomit said, adding that the name w ill differ Wc have kxs of smoked meals W'e smoke all the meal in-house. We have wood-fired pizza I tXs of specials and 12 Michigan-made beers on lap." The Porrittsarc working on turning the old medical building intoa restau­ rant as quickly as possible. We were ail approved, and wcil go from there. We're not far enough to have a timeline yet," Pontt said. My builder is focusing on getting the Rutland one done first then heil move down here. Since the demo started al the be­ ginning of the week, work w ill be ongoing fora while. We’re taking it down to the studs and the four walls and making it one big room and fixing the plumbing and the floor, redoing the w iring to suit our kitchen, and putting it back together,’* Porritt said. He said that rebuilding the Yankee Bill’s in its original location, Rutland Township, will come first. The build­ er will concentrate on the second lo­ cation ofthe new restaurant in Delton, which has not been named yet, but will be like the original restaurant. He has a bigger plan for the Delton location, including an addition after the restaurant is built. “Right now, we have roughly 7,000' square feet. We got approval to put another 3,500 on that would be the banquet portion of the facility,” Por­ ritt explained. “The addition will be for weddings, class reunions; we got our outdoor music permit. There will be live entertainment outside, including concerts. “We're just getting started, and when we know how things are going, we'll have a better time frame. We look forward to serving the public in Delton." AftcrtheirrcslauranL Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon in Hastings, burnt to the ground last y car. tw o days before Christmas. Todd and Kristina Porritt are finally looking forward lo blue skies ahead. “Well, now that we've "ot a variance. we're rebuilding in Hastings in Rutland Township, same location,” Todd Porritt explained. The Porriits also have a special use permit to build a second location in Delton in an unoccupied medical building at 11320 M-43 Highway. Work tearing down the interior of the old structure started on Monday. Porritt said he and his wife, Kristina are looking forward lo reluming lo work after waiting four-and-a-half months lo start. We arc demoing about 60 or more little medical exam rooms, a sink and making it one big room instead of a chopped-up doctor's office, Porritt said. He said the building is “per­ fect.” The inside still needs major renovations. “Il’s your standard doctor’s office with exam rooms, x-ray rooms, and bathrooms scattered all over the place. You don’t have that in a restau­ rant, just a men’s and a women’s in one location instead of scattered all over,” Porritt said. “We're getting rid of everything except the four outside walls. It's a lot of work, but we’ll make it happen.” Barry' County Planner Jeff Keesler said Delton will have a business to attract a crowd. “This is an exciting opportunity to add more food and event options in Delton,” Keesler said. “This property was underutilized, and it can now add activity for residents who wish to dine and have the chance to hear live music.” Owners plan to give Delton customers the same hospitality that I I I I f r -fr 9 ! Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer I 1 *r <* i". h4 > Q l» * r~ K kiV * ir X 4 ^■r I. * Av. • J riB A 1.' » J J ■ s 5 ^1 A * if *I| -r; ' 7^ « K '^r- :YT *k I I I r > I' r I . * ■4'’' ■* 9^. ? 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Hastings, Ml 49058 1 I Monday at 5 p.m. mihomepaper.com >* •» % r BATTLE CREEK w » fc T ’ft:*. « ♦ * w, n V I g «, “u J '* X 1. ‘^v * ♦ * I, •f �J I 1 v/ww HasHngsBanner.com i r.c >. Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 3 TangleTown rebuild design revealed at ‘Spring Fling at Bob King’ T niiud 1 n J ..kSSi 1 r A t I I T- 1 [ 4 I A * I 5 N h 1 { f *r t A ILI Al ♦ ? •• 9 4’ E. S H L fe* Pr SK'** cjwn J 1 t ^9 6 J t L □ r 4 ■ I, I G * K J .e •T). ■1 J a 1 J K ! w*V ■*. •J* 41 Fl » t 4 k 1 4 , i ■ r I 1 ' '1* c \ I I K I . { I 1 J Volunteers stand next to the design for the new-and-improved TangleTown play structure at Bob King Park in Hastings. The new structure will be mostly wheelchair accessible, featuring a three-tiered castle structure, a sensory area and much more. Photos by Sam Cale I ':;'l ; '1 ’ cSc f * II ii£‘ ’1'. c h A, > s 'DiSSi I I J l\ s 1’^ A > 4 v I St > < kI I F <4 f n f ♦ ij ; rnsS 'V <* 'U' ) J < Molly Macleod Editor ' Aj Area residents can now review plans for a proposed reconstruction of the TangleTown playground structure at Bob King Park in Hastings. The designs for the new playground were revealed at Saturday, May 17’s “Spring Fling at Bob IT' ‘ i « '4 * < 1 I' k J k . Cz S- I G 1 ! ' * ‘J I -1 ■» • ( *’I ( / 1 J 'r I -> *• J c -i r I I 1 I I f . a r *> J,- k J ■/fs u I I V4 . J. f • 4* » * 1^* I I Ji. k ' —-'I ’■ •f <• 11 c J r* /“*• .-I ’ ...ri. W.‘ I 4 I .*• r«hk-. ( 1 T. Cl ) I M •Z;r?b Jf » • Awrr^ J J King” event. Frequenters ofTangleTown may notice that the designs reflect a similar blueprint to the original structure. In fact, organiz­ ers are working with the same company that designed the original TangleTown — Playgrounds by Leathers. “A lot of feedback that we got from the survey is that people love what’s there now. They love the wooden look, they like the size of it, they like that their kids walk in and go ‘wow,’ there’s so many different things,” said Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale. The new design is an improvement on the original structure, featuring a three-ti­ er castle structure with netting, bridges and wheelchair ramps. The playground is completely wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the netting in the castle structure. Recycled plastic will be used in place of wood in the rebuild. “Nobody really builds wood playM ‘ounds anymore because they are difficult to maintain, wood’s so much more expensive now,” Moyer-Cale explained. “It’s still going to have a natural look — we’re keeping natural colors, browns and greens,” she said. Other features include a sensory area for kids sensitive to sounds and textures. Uo' ISv. *5 I s ?? I n < Hair- - I iz a 1'4 I* r 1 ft hdrrrismmiir O’ —•hoi. ' 1' < * •I 1 I 1 4 I». k Section of M-43 set to be closed during summer months « ••n k rw' f J 1 * K • Shell > V-- Mat 1 "•3i 'O I \ 1 • • •, ! i •l O' & 1 4i k» I 1 1 T J•• imfe'Tfs? iha»'* J 4 > .* ‘F 1 i: i s § S' s r 1 k A J. I .1 r\5 Yy . . . I A- I 4 1 eft * k ' -I E 1 I.. --------- I ...u * 4a « f Thornapple Church - Delton Cam''^ .. N* «»> • •• >' J — '— B' I f A map indicates the location of an upcoming Michigan Department of Transportation project to replace the aging Watson Drain culvert under Sprague Road and M-43, about three-quarters of a mile north of Osborne Road. Map courtesy of MOOT I '7 J 1 fit ; I I / k.h4 h ;*V ir*.- •t. 1 T « ’t * -1 r . ■ • : V 11 k*-- >■'. 1 t * I i I Dennis Mansfield I Staff Writer 4 1 * I HI i > * 01 I r xfpjG 'f. t r. 1 ) ’ woinoq at ■wmmu/ I I .11 oeol'j ioibaJri-'<ne au *.) 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I • J J p*> >- State and local officials are warn­ ing motorists traveling M-43 south of Delton to prepare for detours this summer, as portions of the roadway are slated to be closed to allow for the replacement of an aging culvert. According to Michigan Department of Transportation officials, the upcom­ ing effort will replace the Watson Drain culvert under Sprague Road and M-43, about three-quarters of a mile north of Osborne Road. The MDOT media representative for die Grand Region, John Richard, said access will be maintained to the north and south of the culvert, though through-traffic will be detoured at Milo Road and Delton Road. Jim Dull, Barry County drain com­ missioner, said the concrete culvert be­ ing replaced possibly dates back to the 1920s, adding the most recent efforts to reinforce the structure occurred about 30-40 years ago when a steel culvert was “jammed in there” to allow for the roadway to be widened. The culvert is old and obstructed,” he said. “It’s an old concrete box, pos­ sibly hand-poured. “It has settled, started to fall down.” According to Dull, original estimates to replace the aging culvert were for $1.3 million with the project to be frinded by MDOT While efforts to replace the structure started in 2017-18, he added that plans for a new 7-foot wide, 6-foot tall concrete culvert were agreed upon last fall. “It took us a while to put together the plan,” Dull said. “It’s a very complicat­ ed process.” One factor that reportedly compli­ cated the process was that ffie area is considered to have one of the highest mortality rates for turtles in Michigan. k I t 9 I' f ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ \ That led to officials incorporating a turtle crossing as part of the project. “Turtles will not swim through a culvert,” Dull added. The project was set to get underway just after the Memorial Day holiday. But, Dull said that was pushed back until after the end ofthe 2024-25 school year so that buses could continue using normal routes. That should not delay the project, however, and Dull said the tar­ get date for “substantial completion” of the project is still July 27, with MDOT set to continue with road improvements and resurfacing through the month of August. “We’ll get it done,” Dull said. “We’ve got a top-notch crew. That’s what we do.” The culvert replacement might be one of the more inconvenient projects in Barry County this summer. Barry County Road Commission manager Jake Welch said the local department alternates its focus on gravel roads and more aggressive projects, such as resurfacing or chip-and-seal projects, in an effort to provide more efficient and cost-effective service. This year, the focus will be on gravel roads. ‘"Next year will be a much larger year,” Welch said. However, he added that better-than-expected bids on a pair of resurfacing efforts - for a section of McCann Road in Irving Township and another along Briggs Road in the Yankee Springs area - have moved the dates for those projects up on the BCRC’s 2025 schedule. “Those will be completed this year,” he said. “And it will help lighten the load for next year.” According to Welch, the projects will not result in any road closures and a lane of traffic will be maintained while the work is completed. I r I R ’ Provided by the Barry Comity offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP © Financial Advisor ■ I FOCUS kF A?-;- 43 ar I k li .1 41^ L ■'N II I • .L •" ’. i\. •9 Financial •'^r“ X ,-z community help. Lots of people want we’ve had really good to volunteer feedback,” Moyer-Cale said. Moyer-Cale said the project is project­ ed to cost roughly $900,000 as it stands right now. The city has put $250,000 toward the project, primarily from the sale of a cityowned home and property next to Fish Hatchery Park. The steering committee is looking to raise roughly $700,000 to complete the project. Those interested in donating to the project can do so by contributing directly to the Barry Community Foundation’s TangleTown Rebuild Fund at barrycf. org/frinds/tangletown-fundraising-commitee. Donations to the fund can also be made by sending a check to Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broad­ way St., Hastings, MI 49058, with the name of the fund in the check memo line. Additionally, residents can support the project by ordering a new - or reclaiming an old - custom picket for the fence at formsbcf.org/view.php?id=l 13321. Volunteers are always welcome. Those interested in learning more about volun­ teer opportunities can visit TangleTownPlayground.org. UV Im ■ I 'r S L v’ 1 I ( :;f I A b musical and noise-making equipment and a new toddler playground area within view of the larger playground structure. Additionally, swings, metal ziplines and a jungle gym will be installed as part of the project. The original TangleTown was built in late May 1997, using the labor of about 2,000 local volunteers who worked on the project over a five-day period. However, the play area has become worn over time, with pieces of wood from the structure splintering off. The Hastings City Council approved in October the appointment of a 12-member steering committee that will work on the design and reconstruction of the TangleTown play area. The committee is also committed to making the new TangleTown universally accessible for all kids, no matter what age or ability, Moyer-Cale said. Much like the original TangleTown, the rebuild will employ volunteer labor to get the job done — spelling a significant savings in project costs. “It’s a community-led project, so there’s no labor costs. A project manager will come and tell everybody what to do, but it’s a huge savings by having the I <4 I Hastings' own Stormy the Magician was present for Saturday’s festivities at the "Spring Fling at Bob King" event. Here he is making a balloon creation for a young partygoer. Member SIPC Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 4905 (269) 945-3553 What comes after, ‘I do? Marriage is more than a it’s a union of ceremony families and finances. When you and your partner are honest with each other about money and financial goals, it can help build trust, leverage your strengths and help pave the way for a financial happi­ ly ever after. Since talking about money can be difficult, begin with conversations not so much about money itself but about the things that matter to you. You’ll find these are also your financial priorities and a good way to see if you’re on the same page, or how far apart you might be. Here are a few conversa­ tion starters. • Make a list of shortand long-term goals — from buying a house to retiring early. Do you want children? Will one of you change ca­ reers or go back to school? See where your lists overlap and where some goals may be more important to one partner. • Ease into the financial implications. If you plan to grow your family would one of you like to stop working or reduce your hours to provide child care? If more schooling is a priority, what kinds of changes might that require? • Share your feelings about money. How did your family treat money while you were growing up? What does money mean to you security, freedom, stress or something else? Are you both spenders or savers, or is there one of each? Before your big day, or early in your marriage, de­ cide how you’ll blend your financial lives. • Fully disclose your cur­ rentfinancial situation. Dis­ cuss each partner’s assets and debts and how, or if, you’ll combine them. There’s no one right answer — the key is for you both to agree. In nine community property states, all assets and debts are shared 50/50 after marriage regardless of individual or joint account status. Check to see whether yours is one of them. • Align on your budget and spending. This can empower you to spend within your means while moving toward your financial goals. • Determine who will handle the various tasks of managing money. Who is responsible for which bills, who files the taxes and when will you consult each other on financial decisions like a car, major purchases perhaps, or a major household appliance? Once you’re manied, there are a few things to address right away You may want to consult with financial, tax and legal profession­ als to help avoid pitfalls and identify opportunities. • Employer benefits. New- ly married employees usually have a 30-day special enroll­ ment period to update certain benefit elections — such as health and life insurance. • Taxes. Adjust the W-4 tax withholding on your employee forms to reflect your marital status and ask your tax professional which tax-filing status makes sense for you. • Insurance policies. Combine and update policies and beneficiaries, including adding each other to auto insurance policies if you drive each other’s cars. • Estate documents. Now with a family, prepare for the unexpected. Create or update a will, medical directive, and financial and health care powers of attorney, and you may want to explore whether a revocable trust is appropri­ ate. Getting married is perhaps one of the most exciting times of your life. As you commit to a lifetime togeth­ er, make sure that includes a financial commitment. By starting a habit of financial discussions now and return­ ing to them periodically, you can help set yourselves up for a lifetime of financial compatibility, stability and freedom. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi­ nancial Advisor. �I t J 1 4 Thursday, May 22, 2025 t I. _ i.. BANNER r HasHngsBanner com ’"J Leadership Barry County graduates Class of 2025 DO YOU REMEMBER? 4 •sr pj X •% I I I "a I * w ^i_ I B* Jf » < - w ? I ’ f a V r F I ** X • TV I se. I r k. : U L ' F J ■■ ■■ « ■\< f fl* r’i? a •l Ir > * 1 I. 4- s I X X % < K T I > LeadefsNp Barry County welcomed us newest cohort acmes ir». graduation stage this week. This year’s dass featured 15 graduates from across Barry County Established tn 1990 by the Barry Cotrxnunity Foundation, Leadership Barry County offers established and emerging leaders m the area the opportunity to develop their skills and learn from . their peers Over 600 individuals have graduated from the program since Its genesis The 2025 graduating class is pictured here The photo includes (front row, from left) Cathy Antholer-Fialon Chloe Yales. Michelle Hart, Kelly Gale, Katie Gould, Duska Brumm, (back row) Skidmore. Darnell Pactlio, Steve Hester Brian (BJ) Donnini, Evan Uu. Will Nathan. Emma Sullivan and Makenzi Peters Missing from the photo is fellow graduate Scott Schantz Photo by Molly Macleod ANGRY BIRD < 1 r J kJ I 4 *» I •s Bt[T\ 'fr- MP z .1 ■% ?(S 4 >■ T Sk 1 nil — BANNER MAY 19. 2016A thin black eye mask on a male tree swallow gives the bird an intense look The eyes hone in on flying insects, and the aerodynamic body maneuvers acrobatically through the air to catch the fast-moving food File photo by Keihy Maurer 2 MURDER Continued from Page 1 determined to belong to Pennington. Officials reportedly discovered Pennington’s body on April 29 on a parcel off of Allegan Road in Chester Township. In an updated story posted May 14, WILX-IO in Lansing reported on the transcripts of sheriff detectives in court on how officials believe the incident occurred. According to the news report, Chaney and Forquer were living in separate campers on property in Chester Township at the lime of the alleged murder. Pennington reportedly visited the site on Nov. II, 2024, with Mello to check on vehicles that were being worked on by Chaney. The report stated that Mello alleged­ ly told Chaney and his girlfriend that Pennington had been overmedicating and sexually assaulting her in her sleep, but that Mello didn't want police involved. According to the WILX-IO report on the court transcripts, Chaney then summoned Pennington to a camper where he was interrogated and assaulted over “multiple” days, reportedly with the help of Lance, Mello and Forquer. ECSO investiga­ tors reportedly stated that the victim was forced to kneel on rice, was allegedly beaten, shot in the foot and had his foot stomped on, as well as being forced to sign over the titles to his truck and camper. Pennington reportedly called his father on Nov. 14,2024, requesting k 1 Dti J < I I •i li* a aC^ >? J? F..* A ( 49 : X »-• Ut'■ > F J 1 1 hi •1 4 !h <1 s^ ) J w. t «. I rjr^ f - r*' F < ir* -0** V »" > 1 ii.ai . r h !■ if - 1 •* I -'ft * I * n ><# X <« if « *r .’k L 4* I. 't * ** 4 • * F* • ^ABto * I ft*: •> 4^ ■ 4 u * «S V aiv- to * I 'rv e" 4 < - — X z» * 7?*- I*. •* ♦ .h •• \- tf.' L »« 1 j *”1 « S' F* W<* |5 W. « p « V • fl < J- P9 U *P 'S'-^ V *S - LI A j uf: < Z ' 4< 4 «* «• sceksSs *rf •• & 'V '4 'Z- tax «»• I i; I The annual Concert in the Hayfield is returning next week, May 29, at 5:30 p.m. The concert, aptly named, takes place in a hayfield at 2704 N. Charlton Park Road in Hastings. File photo ?w- • .4* II* Molly Macleod will be held with proceeds benefitting the Hastings Band Boosters. The event is scheduled to lake place rain or shine. In the case of rain or in­ clement weather, the event will be moved to the Hastings Performing Arts Center. First hosted in 2013. the event quickly became beloved by community members both for its cause and unique location — audience members gather in a hayfield at the Wierenga's farm to hear the band play. The concert has been an annual event, with the exception of a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Editor The annual Concert in the Hayfield is returning next week. The Hastings Band Boosters fundrais­ er is set to make its return at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at 2704 N. Charlton Park Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. Hosted by alumni band parents Louis and Mary Wierenga, the long-running fundraiser will serve as a kick-off for summer. Attendees can enjoy a live perfor­ mance from the Hastings band and enjoy fresh-grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, con­ cessions and ice cream. A silent auction ,t I ^Vl r 1 1 rt[ w^t i JI (lafeAs’ ♦fil iV' s : w » J .-I1 .■ comment on Wednesday. “We were dragged through a lot of deception, manipulation and outright abuse of power by Rutland Township. This isn’t just about me. It’s about a pattern — a pattern of how the township operates, not just against us, but against anyone who dares to do business there.” Several residents called for the res­ ignation of township board members, including Supervisor Marti Mayack, for their handling of the situation. Mayack opened Wednesday’s meet­ ing by expressing some of his feelings on the situation. He said he supported Yankee Bill’s and their rebuild, but said there are rules the township gov­ ernment must abide by. “The government is a frustrating place to work, it’s a frustrating place to deal with. There are lots of stuff that comes from the state that we have to deal with; there’s a lot of stuff in our ordinances that we have to deal with, and they can definitely be very frustrating. So there’s ways to get through things, and there’s ways to work around these things, and that’s what we usually try to do here,” said Mayack. “For the most part, we try to find the best avenue to take. A lot of times, we’re tied with the state and things that we just can’t overcome.” Todd Porritt played a recording of a private meeting he had with Mayack » il.' .i .'\ 1 i ?.. 4 btt I I? •t 4S •> r«» f •W-M . • tJ-r^ c r ff J#*’ A txrfj /z^ i(» .'tiril i •f t EMS ®5 r-1 'A'"' (F J frtHf ?■ II .1 V on April 30 during Wednesday’s public comment. In the recording, Mayack reportedly tries to strike a deal with the Porritts, encouraging them to sub­ mit a site plan that complies with the setback ordinance. “If we just come in and say ‘Yep, I’m going to cut this parking lot off to wherever you guys want,’ put it in that print and send it in, that will get you out of the zoning board and you can start building tomorrow. And then if this parking lot never leaves here, I don’t care. Does that make sense? I’m the only one who can file complaints if anyone complains. And you tell me who is going to complain? Nobody, There’s only one person who’ll comand she’s sitting at the town­ plain ship,” Mayack reportedly says in the recording. ZBA members debated for several minutes on Thursday whether the Yankee Bill’s property fit the require­ ments for a variance. *‘I think there is an exceptional condition to move forward on Step 1 with how the property' line, what has determined it, set as an easement from where the existing driveway is and the porous property line of Yankee Bill’s,” said James on Thursday. “... I think that there is a case for an exceptional condition for this the way that it’s laid out.” Immediately after the vote was taken and the variance granted, the meeting adjourned. W u? h •b .♦ to t 'V * K I* r- ’5- taJ-WW ■ 4 'f? —••• 4 T> I 11 4 1 •« f Vw '< i ) Continued from Page n ^*to r 1 REBUILD Ji? iii; A< y- -- t ^1 V w 6 ‘Concert in the Hayfield’ returns next week money for the title and the title to his truck, with Mello allegedly texting Pennington’s father that his son had gotten "in a pickle" and asked about the title. When Pennington’s father was unable to comply with the requests, Lance allegedly shot Pennington in the head. The other suspects then fled, as Lance reportedly disposed of Pennington's body, sheriff detectives reportedly stated in the court docu­ ments. After his arrest, Lance was arraigned on several felony charges, including one count of second-degree murder, one count of torture, one count of felony firearm and one count of removing a dead body without medical examiner permission. Also, Forquer, Chaney and Mello were charged with one felony count of torture. Chris Anderson, chief assistant pros­ ecuting attorney for the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office, said Lance and Mello will be back in district court in Charlotte for preliminary hearings set for Aug. 1, with Chaney’s next court appearance set for June 2. Anderson added that Forquer was also scheduled for a probable cause hearing Monday but that the hearing was adjourned and rescheduled for a later date. Anderson said he could not com­ ment on the case further or the news report by WlLX-10. It’s still an ongoing investigation,” he added. Report compiled by staff writer Dennis Mansfield. % I f % ** > '*** ' * I ■ G •?» L 4 ®l-«. I i V '5r J i •■i !&£ *S»; I 4t • I I :i * .2* fl V. 1 I I iJL 4 ft'' \ 1 . 34 k < I I \ ft '2 J « %T5 **. A / >> fl t• » I >• % 'I? p u i t A* A# j I * w I i' \ 1 V r I I •> r J ^T I ♦ *1* £ i Mb ’r^h; Residents and supporters of Yankee Bill’s Wood-Fired Saloon pack the Rutland Township Hall at the May 14 township board meeting. 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I 2 1 ■V liil h' « f ••' 4> 4 - til i JX, \ * . 4 1to L ■< i 4 'x �V' I I I sk • I ■ V THE HASTINGS BAMHER WWW HastingsBanner com >»• 5 Thursday, May 22, 2025 • Hr jf' Hastings community comes together for a week of senior send-offs ‘ *1'1 gamoo 0inuni r 'iitcrr' S’ i I I I r f < « I > r JB9 * t /I t a T I11 iASOB I B i.-. p ^.rnM0 • Ux « ■ < '* ■. J JF*,r « W: V X, . ’M ? T ; * -1 r I Mt 4 ......... h 4 * xnits ■“Si! ! ik X>,. t n > •* A I u I * % 1 f * V* * * s I» ' 'X6 * l«:S« 1 iW»5. •> A X > ' ’J ■'*^5. ’-'v « • T. ’^'-. •/ « *6 w I « J ’* .U / <> I * i ) • (• .% rv fV. S I.4’ • i I ' T. } /I ■K J/ p I • x’ < * » *» » •*'l' '•X' . <! 4«» « i«si I 1 <*. t> Wk J IV,♦ * « AA r* < 'n. ■ ?.>> > 4’ J ->I > J fc >s *4 / ’ft SI , ' 'rr* . J ! A 1 i ■ e k' I f J T J' 1*1 A ' f J t I 4 4.. V/ z t u. < 7 3 J » 1 1 1’. t / kt ■J?.' • -,'< 4^1 4 /iT/Tu' — nH/J / >! ' Ih’ I* 3 /• z . ‘ * i . 1 > •- jHo rr kt I- 1 ;W' k> d 4 'XX fC' ' dj u k i 4 ' .•la V I / )I 7 'A tT jfmvnu J At Hastings Area School Sy stem, ■adualing is a big deal. UTien students reach that finish line in their educational careers, the entire community' is seemingly waiting there to applaud them. This is evident in the various ceremo­ nies and festivities held during the final school days for high school seniors. The school and its leaders might coordinate them, but the greater Hastings commu­ nity chips in to make them special. Nowhere is that more apparent than on Decision Day, a special morning cere­ mony for graduating seniors that is held on their final day of school, which was Iasi Thursday. This event allows students to announce their post-high school plans and allows parents, teachers, staff, and the rest of the community to give them a literal round of applause as they head off into the next phase of their lives. One aspect ofDecision Day that livens the graduating class is the table filled with prizes that are handed out via a big giveaway. These items range from gift cards to restaurants and stores to car wash kits, mini refrigerators, and even a television set. Students can consider these prizes as gifts from the community. A host of local businesses and community members come together to make this huge giveaway happen. Some of those contributions include: — King’s Appliance donated two mini-fridges. — Tractor Supply and Wolverine International both donated work bools. - Jimmy John’s donated certificates for free sandwiches. — Culver’s donated a gift basket. — Parents and friends of the high school donated money through DonorsChoose for the school to purchase other prizes such as a TV, microwave, laundry package, backpacks with school supplies, and commuter supplies. This same outpouring of both moral and material support was offered to seniors as they approached graduation, too, in the form of the FAFSA incen­ tive program. The school's counseling department developed and built out TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 u k b *r I ttt. U*'; <4 CLASSIFIEDS I «' tr . , hnn . ■ r 4 ■ . f■ 1 ' d«k »• i d I •■-.A.! f 4. f r 4» TREE SERVICE r VS'"’' < BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, ' and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully r Sft z.. •C -O' «' Insured. 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This year, they footed the bill for trans- portalion so that seniors could visit their elemenlary' schools one last lime before they graduate. Seniors were greeted by younger Saxons who cheered them on. Report courtesy of Hastings Area School System ■■;' w 4 R ■*^ • 'W Hastings student competes at national conference .1 r.. J ;®(ss • Hastings Area School System honors retiring staff, faculty p^rrsu^ e< k w . >>^A nr- w 1 »A. J ^.~ n-L’iCk a r ^::nf r ?■ •J 1 11 4 s ■ -i.: ■ •- * I I < 1W X < 4 L\ £b .-j=: .lx* M”’- ( J s r : <« e (- I 1 n. fundamentals. Carter Favreau, a Busi­ Favreau, who is set to ness Professionals of Amer­ graduate from HHS this ica student at Hastings High spring, reportedly plans to School, recently took his continue his education al skills on the road to repre­ Grand Valley Slate Univer­ sent his chapter at the 2025 sity, where he will pursue BPA National Leadership studies in information tech­ Conference in Orlando, Fla., Carter Favreau nology and cybersecurity. on May 7-11. His participation in the The event’s “Capture the national conference was made pos­ Moment" theme resonated with Car­ sible by a Youth Advisory Council ter, according to an announcement grant through the Barry Community by school officials, as he not only Foundation. competed but achieved significant “We are incredibly proud of Car­ personal and professional milestones. ter’s performance and his commit­ The senior competed in the comput­ ment to excellence in the technology er security event, placing 13th out of field," said Bob Carl, BPA advisor at 76 qualifiers from across the country'. HHS. “Participating at the national Favreau also earned his IT specialist— level and earning a certification shows network security certification, further he's not just preparing for the future validating his knowledge and skills in - he's actively building it." — DM network defense and cybersecurity *n V p®r ’ iW LiSr < .-AT ■ , <* I I (<i ' CD® f > > I 8.f® 19^ . > *1 ill A ? .V 5^ I -Y ; 1 it *■ » Wvr L 'a I I I”' lUP 1 k ft *« *« **W *w • |y4 ’ - < *1 A b 4 r I I J •to 4* 4- I T 4 ,9^ •K ** 41 <1 I .r. f - « r 9 V' c # 4 'it I « ** 4 4 bM , w 4 u; i 4 * •: 4 I' [ I Wl» I » I -»f’ I « |l I A X » k v V I 4 fY u BESfeii’- ■» :j!. 4 •< I -t 4 **. t II < 1U ft r^ •r- I s; J $ >h i I 8 'A». I I i ■«R J . A • i lc?>. : I'H r < f, '■ ns 'u I r a,- »-«k r“’ *U" »*<’»/ J > * A I f* • Hastings High School Principal Teresa Heide hugs long-time English teacher Laura Kingma during a ceremony this week held at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. Kingma is retiring after serving for 41 years. Photo courtesy of HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Hastings Area School System •i .» I I "M ,/■ i?‘ § k •K 9 t iJa;-* I cr r •f. Ai; lift I' J ._La **4 * « 5 it ■ ■:» < t .1- r \ -I * Xi' »-ir ''71 1' I I ■<1 I B ' WT 44 4k ■** -. V J ^4 *** ■,'9 I *rM8tjl'’ i ,,- « htT -*4-4» >»-»< >«» k I iJ I I'. • r’ 4^ » ’ • <I <k:> ’k:!. » < , * I I I I. fr I > i; -r if:.; J AST' i i* ti Ji// ; tfJbiL, ^4 & • ' 3 5^ £i »**'u if I Utt 3 ,,r a > /' 3dJ : t y <i»3^ .1.' •1 30 ai I I .4 cj giiitno37'z ' '41^ I I > f ' I> I II « f ■ > BUfOBzxY • » , > -' .1 ' I z ,1. I I • .t-' ri oocZ .f * I I ri 11 ri II « l. ( f Tuesday's event al the Hastings Per­ forming Arts Center lasted just over an hour but it could have gone on all evening. After all, recounting stories tied to over 300 combined years of teaching and serving students is not necessarily a brief exercise. The ceremony was a heartfelt and bittersweet occasion as Hastings Area School System leaders came together to celebrate the careers of retiring staff members. These were individuals that served in roles ranging from food service and paraprofessionals to teachers. This year, 17 members of our staff will be calling it quits, combining for hundreds of years of service to the com­ munity' and its students. In recognition of their contributions, each retiree received a copy of “The World According to Mister Rogers,” and a donation was made in their name to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. They also received a framed proclamation that honored their years of hard work and service. Those who will be heading into retiremenl include: Elizabeth Adams young kindergarten teacher, 27 years; Cheryl Brown — STEM teacher, 36 years; Roseann Givens food service^ 2 years; Cheryl Goggins — English teacher, 31 years; Andrew Haines — social studies teacher, 25.5 years; Pamala Hammond — paraprofessional, 17 years; Melinda Heaton counselor, 21 years; Lynette Kaiser — paraprofessional, 14 years; Laura Kingma — English teacher, 41 years; Jeff Mansfield — CTE teacher, 4 years; Michael McCann—social studies teacher, 25 years; Kerry Nickel — spe­ cial education teacher, 13 years; Denise Schultz — third-grade teacher, 29 years; Jill Smith — fifth-grade teacher, 14 years; Connie Tossava food service, 24 years; Jacquelyn Tolles—third-grade teacher, 10 years; Tanya Woem paraprofessional, 24 years. Report courtesy of Hastings Area Schools 1 Thursday, May 22 - Movie Mem­ ories & Milestones watches a 1954 film starring Frank Sinatra and Ster­ ling Hayden, 5 p.m. Friday, May 23 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24 - Rockin' Tots. 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 - Baby Cafe, YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. ••< Group Your Community Connection 10 a.m.; community mental health workers at HPL, 2 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; open art studio, 11:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; acoustic jam. 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. SkS’sSiJrayfe. ■5 4 ■ fbee tstifna'®®, r t • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam �6 Thursday, Moy 22, 2025 TXK.-/ ■■•JGSBAMI * HasHngsBonner com Y . Jt OBITUARIES r I jI VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM X J Robert Lewis O’Connor Robert Lewis O'Connor passed away on May 16. 2025. at the age of 90 in Hastings, Ml. Born on August 21.1934. in Kalamazoo. Ml, Bob's life r was marked by his strength of character his athletic prowess, and his ability to form lasting friendships. Bob is survived by his loving family, including his son. Roderick Powers: his sister, Dolores Falvo, Gloria Figel: his brother, Tom (Verna) O'Connor: and his nephews, Greg, Tony, and John Falvo, along with his niece Kelli Toohey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Catherine (O'Dell) O'Connor: his brothers, Ron, Jerry “PC, Rodger, and Jim O'Connor: nieces, Stephanie and Dominique Falvo. Bob's work ethic was as remarkable as his sporting abilities. He dedicated over 25 years to the James River Corporation in their printing department before retiring.Earlier in his career, he worked for Mr. Rollins in Jacksonville, FL, for six years. His tenacity was also evident in the ring, where he excelled as a Golden Glove boxer for three years, maintaining an undefended record. Raised on a farm by Frank and Ethel Horn in Delton, Bob was a gifted athlete, continuing to play baseball and softball well into his 50s. His love for sports Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson ■ extended to the golf course. 1 M where he participated in J numerous leagues, swinging I clubs until his late 80s Bob was also known for his selfsufficiency, a man who could fix almost anything with his own two hands. Bob’s daily ritual included going to Richie's Koffee Shop for coffee, where he made many lifelong friends. He cherished memories of driving down the beach in Jacksonville in his youth, a place he frequently returned to for vacations in his later years. His kind nature and respect for others earned him admiration and love from all who knew him. Bob D'Connor will be dearly missed, not only for the life he led but for the warmth and joy he brought to others. His legacy will live on through the stories shared by friends and the lives he touched within his family and community. Bob’s family will receive friends on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, where his funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025. Burial will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Bob's family. I n J! V 1 p VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTIN6SBANNER.COM Worship Togeth er Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson of Battle Creek Ml. formerly of Hastings. Ml Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully went into the Lord's hands on May 15. 2025. She loved planning parties so much that she left us early to plan the biggest party of her life She spent her entire career L_3B loving and caring tor those who couldn't care for themselves She did this in many different capacities: from in home care, to owning an AFC home for a decade. Although she had a career of caring for those who couldn't, she made it her life's mission to care and serve those in need. She made sure that everyone was taken care of: to the point of neglecting herself because serving others brought her joy. She enjoyed taking weekend getaways with her family and loved shopping, thrifting and going to her dad’s auction sales. Having a flower garden became a way for her to unwind in the evenings after work. Not only did her flower garden bring her peace, it was also a way of bonding with her mom, brother, and sisters. Sharing pictures of the progress of the flowers was a daily thing with her family. As well as splitting up all the flowers and plants to transplant, so that we all could have the same things growing. She lived up to the meaning of her name: An evergreen flowering plant that thrives on barren lands. Jo means God is gracious, beloved, darling and sweetheart. Family was her everything. She was the party planner for the plethora of nieces, nephews and her grandbabies. Her parties meant she could go "all out" and spoil the kids. To know Heather was to love her. She was a perfect combination of her mother's gentle spirit and the boldness of her father. She had sooooo much determination and was met with many hard obstacles in her life, including health problems and you wouldn’t know it because she pushed on. Sadly, on her birthday this year she = suffered not just one but four strokes. She pushed and worked so hard while in tt RO. Box 8, Hastings. 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfinc@gmaii.com. Website; www.hastingsfree - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.cbchastings.org. Mitchell St. Martin •.A LH^EGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Director, Martha StoetzeL 203 N. Mairi. Pastor; Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a,m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. &S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship Service 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A WORLDWIDE SUPFUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 5 therapy She had a goal to walk down the aisle at her niece’s I wedding without any assistance. I and she accomplished fust that I Sadly, on May 15th she had a I widow maker heart attack I Heather leaves behind the I love of her life, and best fnend I Pierre, whom she enfoyed I spending time with: her children Kenneth. Shayla. Sequoyah. Avontae, and Samara and many other adopted' kids (As well as her in-iaw kids Stephanie and Mikey). She was the precious daughter ol Kendall and JoAnne Tobias, an amazing sister to Marvin (Dawn) Tobias, Sarah (Andrew) Boness, Amy (Travis) Kirby. She was Mimi to Landyn and Emmery, and she was Auntie Headjewa to Cassandra (Benton), Chloe, Jude, Reese, Zane, Kade, River, Jethro (her Spidey), Kalum, Millie, Caison, Brantley, Declan, and Briella. And now she leaves a legacy...her life lives on through all of her loved ones As a family we pray that sharing a very small snippet of who she was, will bless you. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings. Also, one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday, May 23, 2025. from 11 a m. to 12 p.m. at Living Waters Church in Hastings. Funeral service for Heather will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Living Waters Church, located at 1302 S. Hanover St. Hastings, Ml. Guests are invited to remain at the church immediately following the service for a luncheon and time of sharing stories and memories of Heather. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Tobias family to help with funeral expenses and to go to her 12yr old daughter Sequoyah. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. 1 HotUneTbobftEqillpniegt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 Mitchell “Mitch” St. Martin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. 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For more information, visit the blog article, “You May Be Eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits” at blog.ssa.gov/you-may-be-eligible-for-ssi-and-social-security-benefits. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp HE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. ♦ ♦ t r •klUt I t s c > \ / K W' *x 'iki?''' <5! tW8 '’IMi U 'lU. y« I . . 1 ■ -'IJYh,■ < ‘ kJ?** ■, P« ‘sn> pb z TV *■ ' , — .J V. I 4 W». ?»* >b nz^ ;itir.4 iXiB . "1*;, JOI fl x/t: ii.'. - .J. " rood s TITL.' t '•rjrvi •» k ' r \ I X \l I \'n 1 ;9 : '< / I\ }A « oiianrc/'n’ 4 •-■pt'Z y I’ •t k ** 7 > L'C / ^•71 • -rr* I I . fflw - I. 1\ u I - vr 1 4v. I s j5ST*t!k' * V ’ £l 7^ '1 e I s AI M « b. * « i < y S 1 i u V I J' fl i ' >• A ' -41 ■x>.< s f s 1 iWp * s« •< H <1 i * » It i r •Jii A 4 > y “ li I t «> Wk on -.n’' 1 > » J I J ! A ' I y 1 .•* X I K k ii I k A » 1 I I f *I , II V . * « • V I I ■ I .1 I! 1 .V. 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Their aisles were often filled with friendly conversation and the aroma of fresh goods, embodying a simpler, more personal era of commerce. Perhaps you’ve reminisced about these beloved stores or shared your own memories in the lively discussions on the “Hastings History” Facebook group. Chances are, if you grew up in Hastings during those earlier days, your mother likely sent you down the block to pick up a quart of milk, a dozen eggs, or perhaps even a pack of cigarettes. While the idea of selling tobacco products to a child would be unthink­ able by today’s standards, times were different back then. Leon and Rowena Hale (comer of State Road and Boltwood), like many neighborhood grocers, knew their customers by name - including the parents of the children who stopped by - and they rarely needed to ask which brand was preferred. More often than not, a kid with a quarter would have been on a mission to buy penny candy, not Camels or Lucky Strikes. That said, the readers on “Hastings History” all agreed Northside Grocery at the comer of Michigan Ave. and Grant had the best selection of candy, just to the right of the front door. Charlie Smith had a well-worn cigar box behind the counter that held an informal but trusted safe­ guard: handwritten notes from parents authorizing their children to pick up cigarettes. It was a system built on neighborly trust, where a child’s word—and a scribbled letter—was as good as gold. I still vividly recall stepping into Ralph Shirkey’s comer grocery store at Hanover and Clinton—an old-fashioned place with creaky wooden floors and the comforting scent of smoked meats and fresh produce. My brother and I were standing near the register, taking our time to choose from the array of candy displayed on the lower shelves, when Mr. Shirkey emerged from the back room. There was a noticeable excitement in his voice as he called out, “How would you boys like to see something?” We hesitated for a moment. His blood-stained butcher’s apron gave us pause—it hinted at some­ thing serious, perhaps even a little unsettling. But curiosity got the better of us, and we followed him through the narrow store, about 40 feet to the rear, where the butcher counter stood like a forbidden zone we had never dared to cross. To our astonish­ ment, he motioned us behind the counter—an area strictly off-limits to customers—and swung open the heavy door of the walk-in freezer. There, hanging just inside by their antlers, were two large bucks, freshly taken from a successful hunt. The cold air rushed out, carrying with it a mix of frost and the scent of raw venison. To our young eyes, it was equal parts fascinating and fearsome—a behind-the-scenes moment in a neighborhood store that offered far more than groceries. If I mention the “Saxon Hut” at 326 West Madison Street—just across the athletic field, south of the old high school—I’m confident it will stir up memories for many. That humble, 700-square-foot shack of a store was far more than its modest size suggest­ ed. With its well-worn soda fountain, glass-fronted candy counter, and jukebox playing the latest hits, the Saxon Hut was a beloved hangout for genera­ tions of Hastings youth. During the 1960s, it was run by the ever-welcom­ ing Al and Eva Stauffer, who made every student feel like they got a free pass. But before it earned its reputation as the Saxon Hut, the same little building served the community as Sy’s Market— named for and operated by Sylvester “Sy” Thomas (1895-1979), a grocer known for his steady presence and specialty cuts of meat. Whether you remember it for a frosty bottle of pop before or after school, a hurried stop before class, or simply the warmth of familiar faces, the Saxon Hut remains a cherished landmark in the hearts of many who graduated from the old high school. If you lived in Hastings’ Fourth Ward and found yourself in need of a quart of milk, a loaf of bread, or—more likely—a pocketful of candy, chances are you walked just a few short blocks to Chase’s Grocery Store at 514 South Market Street, By the 1950s, it was fondly known as Chase’s, owned and operated by Lyle C. Chase, but the building had a rich history that stretched back decades. From 1910 to 1940, it was Bessmer’s Grocery, a well-regarded establishment run by Alberta W. Bessmer, a spirited community supporter and one of Hastings’ most committed merchants. Afterward, the store changed hands and became Thomas’ Super Market under the direction of Joseph Thomas. The building itself was modest—a single-sto­ ry structure with a weathered wooden porch that seemed never to have known a coat of paint. It stood humbly amid its quiet residential surroundings, its door always swinging open to welcome a steady a •0 t •l >“ 4* > 2 11 1 i rw ft F z • >•1 .V 9>' I A * V mV’* <■* , S' A * » 1 A z ?* c r ^JB AT? fn A*;^ < F 9 9 f H . 9 J '1 • 1 ■' . s »« f !• ■ I'k'* .j^ 7 « £ t 1 9 i; * >• 7' = » I * kasM:7#f? M 9s\* * .. ■ < r J ? 7 '"tf • I !>- Tp ¥ .4 1 B > « J Storrs Neighborhood Grocery (1946-1955) was located at 330 W. Mill Street in Hastings. Courtesy photos < stream of neighborhood children and housewives. By the mid-1960s, however, the store had closed its doors for good, and not long after, it was tom down. Though the building is long gone, for many it remains a vivid memory—a small but vital part of daily life in a tight-knit comer of Hastings. If you happened to live in Hastings’ Second Ward, chances are you often found yourself at 802 East Grand Street—a sturdy frame structure built in 1873 and, for much of its life, a familiar gathering spot known as Mead’s Grocery. From 1920 to 1950, the store was operated by James and Belva Mead, with the help of James’s mother, Samantha Kinne. James Mead, bom in 1882 and living until 1975, was a well-known figure in the neighborhood—quiet, dependable, and rooted in^the rhythms of local life. Before entering the grocery trade, James worked at the nearby Woolen Boot Factory, located just across State Street. It’s easy to picture the factory’s workers filing into the store on payday, eager for a cold soda, a fresh pouch of tobacco, or a pack of cigarettes— simple indulgences after a long day’s labor. From 1947 to 1950, the store saw new energy under Ralph Shirkey, who briefly operated the location before relocating Shirkey’s Grocery' to its more familiar site at Hanover and Clinton. After Shirkey’s departure, the store was taken over by John Hall, who renamed it “East Side Grocery;” a name that stuck through the early postwar years. For younger generations, however, the address might be more familiar as the later site of Bernie’s Gun Shop—marking yet another chapter in the long, evolving story of a building that quietly served the people of Hastings for well over a century. Now, if you’re thinking, “Was that really all there was to Hastings' neighborhood grocery stores?” you’d be mistaken. The landscape of local com­ merce was far more robust. Long before Roman Feldpausch established his larger, more formidable grocery store, there was a bustling Kroger’s nestled on State Street, right next to the old Ben Franklin store. These establishments weren’t just places to buy groceries—they were woven into the daily rhythms of life, serving as social hubs, trusted out­ posts, and familiar landmarks for generations of Hastings residents. ft: •l *-•-* I » I. »./ ¥ -«? a’ • iS' L « >1 x? tl^ J ♦ t. ^■1 V k > I .''X- T I > T > ' « w V* kIlL A 4* i •< k.* 'if?-. tV • 4’iL- •l FoMii & Marv 00011*-^^ N«jigbtKwfxxKi Qrocers. HaMffigt. Ml l' » . ‘‘p: vi J?-' • * 'Tii -“i I •/ ■i I MM * • a » / ? ♦ •♦ bw --4n * «*» *4 • *?4^ s 7 c • -i*-= *. MB5920 -1930 Bechtel's Grocery '* At 803 S. Hanover, Hastings, Ml. Bechtel’s Grocery Store was located at 803 S. Hanover Street in the 1920s. Today, much of that rich history is lovingly pre­ served by the members of the Hastings History group on Facebook. With more than 5,000 members, the group is dedicated to capturing the vanishing landscape of our cherished community. Countless memories have been recorded in the comments— recollections of candy counters, friendly grocers, and long-lost neighborhood stores that once stood at the heart of Hastings' life. These shared stories serve as a living archive, keeping the spirit of those places alive for anyone willing to take a stroll down mem­ ory lane. David Miller is a moderator for Hastings History on Facebook. V w. •L. 'ft •1 ■V » 7^ • 4V • •—^. ^«. F * -W *» b*. . 'r* •*• MA. •-•fl— r « VI A I * •i * i f Vp I ••-?*•• -* 4h L •K 3 *z.«; i ) t 1 I I I T M* —i*ibi V > I■BI■B II I........... > •W M^-W'*** I •A .X* ■■**^*** • H *!• . ■ Il iMr»i r 4j Until the 1970s, this house was home to Charlie's Neighborhood Grocery on E. Grand Street. ♦ ♦ I « 44- p ’I 4 .T '4 <, •* I t I> >J^ * > I �/ uljr If " IF I ft f i 6 t Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER vvww.HastingsBanner.com I u ' 3' iir / I n r t i OBITUARIES •1 MT* I I I Hi I T VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM —ill .1 r f ? e 11 V Robert Lewis O’Connor Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson Robert Lewis O’Connor, extended to the golf course, passed away on May 16, 2025, ' where he participated in at the age of 90 in Hastings, numerous leagues, swinging Ml. Born on August 21,1934, clubs until his late 80s. Bob in Kalamazoo, Ml, Bob’s life was also known for his selfwas marked by his strength of sufficiency, a man who could character, his athletic prowess, fix almost anything with his and his ability to form lasting own two hands. friendships. Bob’s daily ritual included Bob is survived by his loving going to Richie’s Koffee Shop family, including his son, for coffee, where he made Roderick Powers; his sister, Dolores many lifelong friends. He cherished Falvo, Gloria Figel; his brother, Tom memories of driving down the beach (Verna) O’Connor; and his nephews, in Jacksonville in his youth, a place Greg, Tony, and John Falvo, along with he frequently returned to for vacations his niece Kelli Toohey. in his later years. His kind nature and He was preceded in death by his respect for others earned him admiration parents, Lloyd and Catherine (O’Dell) and love from all who knew him. O’Connor; his brothers, Ron, Jerry “PC,” Bob O’Connor will be dearly missed, Rodger, and Jim O’Connor; nieces, not only for the life he led but for the Stephanie and Dominique Falvo. warmth and joy he brought to others. Bob’s work ethic was as remarkable as His legacy will live on through the his sporting abilities. He dedicated over stories shared by friends and the 25 years to the James River Corporation lives he touched within his family and in their printing department before community. retiring.Earlier in his career, he worked Bob’s family will receive friends on for Mr. Rollins in Jacksonville, FL, for six Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. years. His tenacity was also evident in at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, the ring, where he excelled as a Golden where his funeral service will take Glove boxer for three years, maintaining place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23, an undefended record. 2025. Burial will lake place at Rutland Raised on a farm by Frank and Ethel Township Cemetery. Horn in Delton, Bob was a gifted athlete, Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. continuing to play baseball and softball com to share a memory or leave a well into his 50s. His love for sports condolence message for Bob’s family. I V > VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM Worship Togeth er Heather Jo Tobias-Jackson of Battle Creek Ml, formerly of Hastings, Ml. Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully went into the Lord's hands on May 15. 2025. She loved planning parties so much that she left us early to plan the biggest party of her life. She spent her entire career loving and caring for those who couldn't care for themselves. She did this in many different capacities; from in home care, to owning an AFC home for a decade. Although she had a career of caring for those who couldn’t, she made it her life's mission to care and serve those in need. She made sure that everyone was taken care of; to the point of neglecting herself because serving others brought her joy. She enjoyed taking weekend getaways with her family and loved shopping, thrifting and going to her dad’s auction sales. Having a flower garden became a way for her to unwind in the evenings after work. Not only did her flower garden bring her peace, it was also a way of bonding with her mom, brother, and sisters. Sharing pictures of the progress of the flowers was a daily thing with her family. As well as splitting up all the flowers and plants to transplant, so that we all could have the same things growing. She lived up to the meaning of her name; An evergreen flowering plant that thrives on barren lands. Jo means God is gracious, beloved, darling and sweetheart. Family was her everything. She was the party planner for the plethora of nieces. nephews and her grandbabies. Her parties meant she could go “all out” and spoil the kids. To know Heather was to love her. She was a perfect combination of her mother’s gentle spirit and the boldness of her father, She had sooooo much determination and was met with many hard obstacles in her life, including health problems and you wouldn’t know it because she pushed on. Sadly, on her birthday this year she suffered not just one but four strokes. She pushed and worked so hard while in I i I 3i(Ku,' -it, n therapy. She had a goal to walk 2 down the aisle at her niece’s I wedding without any assistance, I and she accomplished just that. I Sadly, on May 15th she had a I widow maker heart attack. I Heather leaves behind the I love of her life, and best friend I Pierre, whom she enjoyed I spending time with; her children Kenneth, Shayla, Sequoyah, Avontae, and Samara and many other ‘adopted’ kids. (As well as her in-law kids Stephanie and Mikey). She was the precious daughter of Kendall and JoAnne Tobias, an amazing sister to Marvin (Dawn) Tobias, Sarah (Andrew) Boness, Amy (Travis) Kirby. She was Mimi to Landyn and Emmery, and she was Auntie Headjewa to Cassandra (Benton), Chloe, Jude, Reese, Zane, Kade, River, Jethro (herSpidey), Kalum, Millie, Caison, Brantley, Declan, and Briella. And now she leaves a legacy...her life lives on through all of her loved ones. As a family we pray that sharing a very small snippet of who she was, will bless you. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings. Also, one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Living Waters Church in Hastings. Funeral service for Heather will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12 p.m. at the Living Waters Church, located at 1302 S. Hanover St. Hastings, Ml. Guests are invited to remain at the church immediately following the service for a luncheon and time of sharing stories and memories of Heather. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Tobias family to help with funeral expenses and to go to her 12yr old daughter Sequoyah. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at vtww. danielsfuneralhome.net. T 4 I J I JOP' f * f i t’ I r 'I :M ^9 fi * ■ 1 I J i .J J i I 50' I i f y i I J » I i r f I H' ( I 4 f J'P 1 I, <1 ■ .ir p. I , 1 uS 7 Hi I J : « 7/ ) n- c 76C 1 ■ ■ ''Tfa • ; iOA- - ■, , ifll 1 ri T, I '■'fX'. i 1! p- i -'jncj XCSf f 4 ufi-. .sese? .OU* HUIIfl/r ■« r < 1'*' * 't'’ t V* k ’.nr J I I P*"' ,-r 'T* • * * I tp"" ■ -J -jC* * Ljvj *<£ ■ ■ ii ’ n !5^- I 1 * ’ + j3 ? J* fl • jiisp'®' s * w H- r SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 8609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Kto**r LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUEfi Of 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 t T.\ . 4 I : * 2-^ H r I k‘i -J ..’W> S.; rfn 1 Ul I. ’ J I" r 11 1 hi » I vr X T9 RA-** I 1 I K -Jl&iSe II" •5- Mitchell St. Martin This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the chnrchesand these local businesses: Products ll I 1 .r^<—* V* IS I >* I T .i - if ' .. « I yOURiCOOP! « Mb I s4 3 h •l I9 I *b 1 if ‘Jg -N fc. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- i ' j: w ‘Fl a idH'- ar I WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. fr - t at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. 1 * HU' JJC r 7 SP.’ Tr $1T H t IJ f i3 r HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfi'ee me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. < flot Unelbob & Equipmeot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 If you see news happening, or if you just wont us to know about something going on Mitchell “Mitch” St. Martin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Hendersonville, NC. Highlands Cremation & Funeral Care is in charge of arrangements. The full obituary can be found at www.Highlandscare.com 6 * « J I I .<r —sU .* C’ I* •m .V- K “k see n Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com k *E o V: I r r yv'tx : 1 J' I I J THE HASTINGS BANNER nSr ^Wk — I* -"iw ». '•Sii^ »*'' r r. Group 1 -‘N ■> X i “.•*1 u r. 4 *. * $ J J .•I ’Sfcfc SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS 4{k' You may be eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration You may be able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if you already receive Social Security benefits. About 2.5 million adults and children get SSI and Social Security at the same time. We pay Social Security benefits to workers and their eligible family members based on the worker’s earn­ ings. SSI is a needs-based program that provides payments to people with little or no income and few resources. People younger than 65 must be blind or have a disability and meet SSI income and resource limits, while people 65 and older do not have to have a disability. About 1.4 million people 65 and older receive both SSI and Social Security. In 2025, you may be eligible for SSI if your total income - including your Social Security benefit - is less than $987 per month (the 2025 SSI month­ ly federal benefit rate plus $20). We consider income from all non­ work sources, including pensions, . *1 s V "I I.’’ veterans’ benefits, unemployment, and Social Security disability, retirement, and survivor benefits. We also count some - but not all - earnings from work, including self-employment. Resources are things that you own that you could change to cash and use to support yourself. They include vehicles (if you own more than one) and money in bank accounts, stocks, and bonds. We do not count your home and the land it’s on, as long as you live there. To be eligible for SSI, your resources cannot be worth more than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a married couple living together. For more information, visit the blog article, “You May Be Eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits” at blog.ssa.gov/you-may-be-eligible-for-ssi-and-social-security-benefits. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration. 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary\hatch@ssa.gov . A rt ' n. "fl. T* I 9 r“ t J . I p. ' I* H -V— Li: J s^aso fiaaistsv I »» ■ft: ■P n fV « * • *1 * I c x-"t = fr f, k < J . h kf p t •I < mNuiwf I A - ^o^4)a !r*’v « 'Cs •1.' « *" <- 'SIS ' I L-V I in *s.l I J M i •^s.' A.* *•.1 If i (• £ <t L !_____ » • .X L >^r 3 I I n I t ;( <' r- IMa V^hnb- m' *102 •f I I -a- .» I « / »• >—Vr ,• 1' S f. -rM I ! Xj r SLTi'. '' 1 . ; >j * .2 *j***«*« -aw 't' • ' 1. S,' LO. J I. —"W I I • I 1 < S. •’ s . u... « h •l i k tfSl'’ b• ^4 X 3^ « • 17^ 1 1* I s 3. H '« i ar I S4 ’4 Oitl r A sS^ w, 'fl *1’ 1** ' Of. I 10 . 'i k W 4 »- <* '. . J AUv.. 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Their aisles were often filled with friendly conversation and the aroma of fresh goods, embodying a simpler, more personal era of commerce. Perhaps you’ve reminisced about these beloved stores or shared your own memories in the lively discussions on the “Hastings History” Facebook group. Chances are, if you grew up in Hastings during those earlier days, your mother likely sent you down the block to pick up a quart of milk, a dozen eggs, or perhaps even a pack of cigarettes. While the idea of selling tobacco products to a child would be unthink­ able by today’s standards, times were different back then. Leon and Rowena Hale (comer of State Road and Boltwood), like many neighborhood grocers, knew their customers by name - including the parents of the children who stopped by - and they rarely needed to ask which brand was preferred. More often than not, a kid with a quarter would have been on a mission to buy penny candy, not Camels or Lucky Strikes. That said, the readers on “Hastings History” all agreed Northside Grocery at the comer of Michigan Ave. and Grant had the best selection of candy, just to the right of the front door. Charlie Smith had a well-worn cigar box behind the counter that held an informal but trusted safe­ guard: handwritten notes from parents authorizing their children to pick up cigarettes. It was a system built on neighborly trust, where a child’s word—and a scribbled letter—was as good as gold. I still vividly recall stepping into Ralph Shirkey’s comer grocery store at Hanover and Clinton—an old-fashioned place with creaky wooden floors and the comforting scent of smoked meats and fresh produce. My brother and I were standing near the register, taking our time to choose from the array of candy displayed on the lower shelves, when Mr. Shirkey emerged from the back room. There was a noticeable excitement in his voice as he called out. «< How would you boys like to see something?” We hesitated for a moment. His blood-stained butcher’s apron gave us pause—it hinted at some­ thing serious, perhaps even a little unsettling. But curiosity got the better of us, and we followed him through the narrow store, about 40 feet to the rear, where the butcher counter stood like a forbidden zone we had never dared to cross. To our astonish­ ment, he motioned us behind the counter—an area strictly off-limits to customers—and swung open the heavy door of the walk-in freezer. There, hanging just inside by their antlers, were two large bucks, freshly taken from a successful hunt. The cold air rushed out, carrying with it a mix of frost and the scent of raw venison. To our young eyes, it was equal parts fascinating and fearsome—a behind-the-scenes moment in a neighborhood store that offered far more than groceries. If I mention the “Saxon Hut” at 326 West Madison Street—just across the athletic field, south of the old high school—I’m confident it will stir up memories for many. That humble, 700-square-foot shack of a store was far more than its modest size suggest­ ed. With its well-worn soda fountain, glass-fronted candy counter, and jukebox playing the latest hits, the Saxon Hut was a beloved hangout for genera­ tions of Hastings youth. During the 1960s, it was run by the ever-welcom­ ing Al and Eva Stauffer, who made every student feel like they got a free pass. But before it earned its reputation as the Saxon Hut, the same little building served the community as Sy’s Market— named for and operated by Sylvester “Sy” Thomas (1895-1979), a grocer known for his steady presence and specialty cuts of meat. Whether you remember it for a frosty bottle of pop before or after school, a hurried stop before class, or simply the warmth of familiar faces, the Saxon Hut remains a cherished landmark in the hearts of many who graduated from the old high school. If you lived in Hastings’ Fourth Ward and found yourself in need of a quart of milk, a loaf of bread, or—more likely—a pocketful of candy, chances are you walked just a few short blocks to Chase’s Grocery Store at 514 South Market Street. By the 1950s, it was fondly known as Chase’s, owned and operated by Lyle C. Chase, but the building had a rich history that stretched back decades. From 1910 to 1940, it was Bessmer’s Grocery, a well-regarded establishment run by Alberta W. Bessmer, a spirited community supporter and one of Hastings’ most committed merchants. Afterward, the store changed hands and became Thomas’ Super Market under the direction of Joseph Thomas. The building itself was modest—a single-sto­ ry structure with a weathered wooden porch that seemed never to have known a coat of paint. It stood humbly amid its quiet residential surroundings, its door always swinging open to welcome a steady ■4' & *4 J < s '-e d * •-< .4 T* ♦r* It 4« b « t V 9r •« J* I*. A ► ■b.' X rX f rr^ k I » I fb I i I * i « I I } • 1 i X » ! ♦ M I i 2 tf 1 < V X ’”•1 A A I * T t ( •• ’I* r* 1 e 4i I* ❖ '"J I 6. s I * Frl/ ("i Storrs Neighborhood Grocery (1946-1955) was located at 330 W. Mill Street in Hastings Courtesy photos r •fl 1 stream of neighborhood children and housewives. By the mid-1960s, however, the store had closed its doors for good, and not long after, it was tom down. Though the building is long gone, for many it remains a vivid memory—a small but vital part of daily life in a tight-knit comer of Hastings. If you happened to live in Hastings’ Second Ward, chances are you often found yourself at 802 East Grand Street—a sturdy frame structure built in 1873 and, for much of its life, a familiar gathering spot known as Mead’s Grocery. From 1920 to 1950, the store was operated by James and Belva Mead, with the help of James’s mother, Samantha Kinne. James Mead, bom in 1882 and living until 1975, was a well-known figure in the neighborhood—quiet, dependable, and rooted in'thc rhythms of local life. Before entering the grocery trade, James worked at ±e nearby Woolen Boot Factory, located just across State Street. It’s easy to picture the factory’s workers filing into the store on payday, eager for a cold soda, a fresh pouch of tobacco, or a pack of cigarettes— simple indulgences after a long day’s labor. From 1947 to 1950, the store saw new energy under Ralph Shirkey, who briefly operated the location before relocating Shirkey’s Grocery to its more familiar site at Hanover and Clinton. After Shirkey’s departure, the store was taken over by John Hall, who renamed it “East Side Grocery,” a name that stuck through the early postwar years. For younger generations, however, the address might be more familiar as the later site of Bernie’s Gun Shop—marking yet another chapter in the long, evolving story of a building that quietly served the people of Hastings for well over a century. Now, if you’re thinking, “Was that really all there was to Hastings* neighborhood grocery stores?” you’d be mistaken. The landscape of local com­ merce was far more robust. Long before Roman Feldpausch established his larger, more formidable grocery store, there was a bustling Kroger’s nestled on State Street, right next to the old Ben Franklin store. These establishments weren’t just places to buy groceries—they were woven into the daily rhythms of life, serving as social hubs, trusted out­ posts, and familiar landmarks for generations of Hastings residents. I * e 5-^ . b-. * k < J r s •l > I < I It /I •« eqs^’ f < V-i \ ■■’ii •t ' I x’ X I f I «« I 1 ■ Ilf ' FoMna 1 / I Nvghborftood Qtoctra, Hastv^gt Ml. f r I ♦ ♦ V ♦ b I, 4 G :V>- • .-*F**T > A* ii-a I 4* I -I*; 4 * • I, < 1 V“ r •X fi •u r«9 V SI j-ws. IM» < • < ‘ •? IE: 1 a t r 5920 -1930 Bechtel’s Groce^ At 803 $. Hanover. Hastings, Ml. ••• • •• -d^ I.^n.w —<» Bechtel's Grocery Store was located at 803 S. Hanover Street in the 1920s. Today, much of that rich history is lovingly pre­ served by the members of the Hastings History group on Facebook. With more than 5,000 members, the group is dedicated to capturing the vanishing landscape of our cherished community. Countless memories have been recorded in the comments— recollections of candy counters, friendly grocers, and long-lost neighborhood stores that once stood at the heart of Hastings' life. These shared stories serve as a living archive, keeping the spirit of those places alive for anyone willing to take a stroll down mem­ ory lane. David Miller is a moderator for Hastings History on Facebook. £. < A J % «i X •i: J ■/f>■ ■* -4 ,Y4 ..... .......... 1 I ► I. ?• b • ER> \ <1 4 a ’+ I h I dM <* ii _• » 1 3 ifi L k- T <1 &:«.□. iM 1 v.lfl < J -0 ■M bl I I J 1 4 s A 4* “ ■ |S •«! " « <• r *7^ 3 bAjl 1 * s * •« 4^--- * I y; I X. A Until the 1970s, this house was home to Charlie's Neighborhood Grocery on E. Grand Street. J p z< d ♦ d d 4 I i f F ■J-J' 4 V? tf » I t 4- >« > » 1. t * I « '■ d dM > ft ' w •• �1 4 I / J I 8 SPORTS Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER X 1* //> www.HastingsBanner.com ! , 1 /1 tr /' < J* * *J I n:<> I 'A Parrott boys pitch Panthers to 1-8 wins over Saxons DK baseball downed by Comets and Falcons at SAC tourney Brett Bremer Sports Editor Parma Western took 9-1 and 11 -0 wins over the Hastings varsity baseball team at Johnson Field inHastings Monday. Pitcher Andrew Parrott went the distance for the Panthers in the opener striking out 17 while giving up just one unearned run. He allowed three hits in seven innings. The three Saxon hits were singles by Colten Denton, Jett Nofz and Spencer Wilkins. I The Delton Kellogg varsity base­ ball team was bested in two games at the SAC Tournament Saturday at Constantine. Coloma downed the DK boys 7-1 to start the day and then the Panthers fell 4-3 to the host Falcons. In the finale with Constantine, Dylan Fichtner was 3-for-3 with a run scored to lead the DK attack. He also walked once. Gauge Stampfler had a single and an RBI in four at-bats. Owen Rogers drove in two runs. M Ferris went l-for-2 with a walk too. Elliott Rogers started on the mound and took the loss despite allowing just one earned run in four innings. He struck out three and allowed four total runs on five hits. Brock Hickerson came on for three scoreless innings of relief for DK. He struck out two, walked three and allowed two hits. DK had seven hits, but just one run in the opener with Coloma. Elliott Rogers was 2-for-3 with a double and David Menck was 2-for-3 too. Fichtner, Jordyn Jones and Keegan Hill had the other three Panther hits. The Panthers had a doubleheader with Hackett Catholic Prep rained out Tuesday, and the forecast didn’t look good for a visit from Athens Wednesday, May 21. DK is slated to return to action Friday at Fenn­ ville and then to play host to Barry County Christian Tuesday, May 27. Brody Parrott tossed the five-inning shut out in game two. He struck out five, walked three and gave up just one hit. That hit was a single by the Saxons’ Jackson Hayes. The two losses drop the Saxons’ record to 0-10 in the Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference this spring. Those contests came on the heels of a tough end of last week where the Saxons fell 7-0 and 9-3 in a couple of ballgames at Ionia Thursday, May 15, and in two at Cedar Springs Friday, 8-5 and 5-0. Dustin Lampart had a 2-for-3 perfor­ mance with a double and an RBI in that opener with Cedar Springs as part of an eight-hit Saxon attack. Isaiah Wilson was 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBIs. Tommy Frazer also doubled once and scored a run for the Saxons. The Saxons had a few ballgames interrupted by the rain this week. They will be back in action Tuesday to take on Kalamazoo Central in a single game at Derek Jeter Field Tuesday, May 27. 4 I 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 5 A ✓ P Ir t f i I I / t I J > 1 ( / 1 I I f I I > x - >• J I 1 Jensen ends strong, Barton shoots best 18 yet at I-8 tourney J I t’ r f ’ ) < Brett Bremer Sports Editor It ended better than it started for Hastings junior Daniel Jensen at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Cham­ pionship Wednesday, May 14, at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Jensen led the Saxon team with a 13thplace finish with what head coach Ross Schueller called a “gritty 79.” He shot an even-par-36 on the front night to rebound from a rough start on the back nine. Jensen capped off his day with an eagle on the 417-yard, par-5 number nine. Marshall took the day’s overall team championship with a score of295. Harp­ er Creek was second with a 300 ahead of Parma Western 310, Jackson Northwest 313, Coldwater 337, Hastings 344 and Pennfield 347. The Saxon team got an 80 from fresh­ man Andrew Barton, an 88 from junior Bronson Elliott and a 97 from junior Nathan Auten. Coach Schueller said Barton continued to impress in his debut season, carding his best varsity round year. “Barton was steady throughout, sitting just one-over through 11 holes before giving back a couple late. His poisedplay helped anchor the Hastings lineup,” Schueller said. Like Jensen, Elliott bounced back from a shaky start to score well. Coach Schueller said his other guys really battled and played with grit too, especially through an especially tough stretch on holes three, four and five late in the round. The Saxon coach said his guys found bright spots despite the challenging conditions and will look to build on this experience heading into regionals. The Hastings team will play the North Course at Stonehedge Golf Course in Augusta for its MHSAA Division 2 Regional Tuesday, May 27. The Thomapple Kellogg boys, who were fourth at their OK Gold Conference Championship last Thursday, will also be a part of that D2 regional at Stonehedge. <» i 1 1 .1 g Parma Western took 18-0 and 16-4 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference wins over the Saxon varsity softball team at Hastings High School Monday. Sophia Greenfield had a double, two RBIs and a run scored in game two to power the Saxon attack. Audrey Aicken, * RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2025 TAX ALLOCATION NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will discuss for approval the 2025 tax allocation rate proposed to be levied for the year 2025 at its regular board meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING To: The residents and property owners of Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and any otherlnterested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting on June 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. al the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road within the Township. The items to be considered at this public hearing/meeting include the following: 1. Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Section 3.1 to add a definition for solar panel and to amend the definition for wind energy system. 2. Zoning Ordinance text amendments to Section 6.12-6 Solar Farms to amend this section regarding Principal Use Solar Energy System and to delete regulations re­ garding solar farms. 3. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this public hearing/meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of each proposed text amendment may be obtained by contacting the Township Clerk at the phone number set forth below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend approval of, denial of, or modifications to the proposed amendments and will make its recommendation to the Township Board accordingly. Written comments concerning the above matter(s) may be submitted to the chairperson of the Prairieville Township Planning Commission, or to the Clerk of Prairieville Township, at any time prior to the public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Plan­ ning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing/meeting to individuals with disabilities, upon five (5) days' notice to the Town­ ship Clerk of the need for the same. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Rod Goebel, Clerk 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2664 www.prairievilletwp-mi.org Carisa Rosenburg and Liv Buehler also had hits for Jhe Saxons in game two. Amber Gregory threw the five-inning shutout for the Panthers in game one. She struck out nine, walked one and no-hit the Saxons. The Saxons found a 1 ittle more offense late last week. They were downed in two at Forest Hills Central, 14-7 and 13-8, Friday. Those two ballgames followed a doubleheader sweep by the Saxons at Ionia Thursday. The Saxons beat those Ionia Bulldogs 11-4 and 16-15 in two non-conference Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick W. Johnston, a married man, and Nancy Johnston, his wife Original Mortgagee: Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage; January 25,1999 Date of Mortgage Recording: November 12,1999 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $15,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Beginning al a point found by commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan and running thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East 988.9 feet on the 1/4 line to the point of beginning of this description: thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds East 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feet of the above description. Common street address (if any): 10750 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 22, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561854 (05-22)(06-12) 1 I j ; ' J f I 1 1 ( 1 ► I « J J r ! I I « f I g I f'.Y I J I ■ 9? I i Parma takes two from HHS girls, who had big wins at Ionia last week Brett Bremer Sports Editor I . 1 fl i r* I ballgames. The Saxons took a walk-off win with two runs in the bottom of the eighth in game two at Ionia. Ionia took a 14-9 lead with a run in the top of the sixth, ; but Hastings rallied for four runs in the ? bottom of the sixth and then tied the : game at 14-14 with a run in the bottom of the seventh to send it to extra innings. Kylee Bosworth knocked a two-run single into center field to give the Saxons the win with two out in the eighth. She.. was 3-for-6 in the ballgame with four RBIs and two runs scored. Lily Dingena and Buehler had three hits apiece too for the Saxons in that game-two win. Buehler doubled twice. Bosworth had a triple. Dingena doubled once and so , did Kayden Brown. Bosworth pitched a complete game in the 11-4 win to open the doubleheader. She gave upjust one earned run on eighth its and three walks. She struck out five. An 11 -hit Saxon attack was led by Buehler who was 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored. Bosworth and Greenfield had two hits apiece. t • t f I I 11 S£ f ..iBflR**- f jisw 1 rr'.’ r I I ■■■ V JV t -I 1 H.l t f .nrft I I* r* tC". J J 5 it U * L/ i H i L I IB lb.-. iniiv' < r' I f 1 I V. * J I J .. . L. ..J.* a* y 1 = fifu. •i A lx h > • I— -.X>' r 3_’y etS-i •¥• ' r I e I I • e ii : :r 1 iji> ’ O'y (. i M i I 5^ I 1 Distance runners set pace for Saxons at 1-8 meet ‘'5a •Aw 1 £ •'S It }r!MT' > M ■ t Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 Hastings senior Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson capped off their final run together with a 1 -2 finish. Simmons took the 3200-meter cham­ pionship at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship Tuesday at HarperCreekHigh School. Simmons won the race in 10 minutes 26.22 seconds and Johnson was second in 10:59.78. Simmons added a fourtli-place finish in the 1600 and Johnson was seventh in J that one. It was a 1-2 sweep of the top spots for the Saxons in the girls’ 3200-meter run too. Sophomore Caroline Randall won the 3200 in 12:15.99 and sophomore team­ mate Chloe Pirtle ran a PR of 14:42.56 to place second. Randall was atwo-timechamp also win­ ning the conference title in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:36.60. She added a sixth-place finish in tlie 800-meter nin too in 2:40.95. Tlte Hastings girls had a couple other runner-up finishes on the day. Junior Oliv­ ia Friddle cleared 8-0 to place second in the pole vault. The Saxon girls’ 4x400-meter relay team of sophomore Zikarra Warner, fi-eshman Jayden Evans, Pirtle and fresh­ man Lilly Randall placed second with a time of 5:16.18. PirtleandOliviaFriddlejoinedCaroline Randall in earning all-conference honors for the Saxon girls. Pirtle added a sixth­ place finish in the lOO-meter hurdles. Friddle was fifth in the shot put and eighth in the discus. Friddle also teamed with sophomore Ember Twiss, Lilly Randall and sopho­ more Bella Friddle for a third-place time of 4 * M > », ('01 ..a* LT. I I ■:- f •• '■ I uoqe It' :i • , r. L’- 'jn'r’ ') •*'1 I ' r 5 J • 1 ; I .. .< pK i J ,'i K 1 J. t I* _JR1 <4 Q Ji I I I •Jfi ■’ fc ' I Tfc?t Ml 1 S’ 17^ ?*-4 -A A* ^7/• 'I1 rr t i^4r rln.:-'' I I (•. '7* Cii . J". I riB» Ml . t •*T I 7'??* * s r J I • » SIB*T., « I Qifu' 4 I 1 • M Mt ‘ I t i.; cjwr ■ “T”* • •» I I E L * « I k ■vTSBiiBH •, 1 .w * A »icl) oew snin i t a s 7 .. 9C i=-w nin A’’^5 X 2dalm nhw C fl 1 I I ir ■*«k rH 30 ( 9(98 91 v* dlUlSM I ■ X. h ‘rV E •W T I A < I I ■ *I ‘X\ '*'^■1 '•IP* w 3 •‘-IB ♦? «« ot r B ylfil nent AiglowniJ •l5. 1 F 1 4 >!» * - I I f '1* I A ' V.. 1 t. X’ I 4 I & b I , I f ' I 'a I -f V V). ■ / I **> t ' J fi. I, See RUNNERS on 9 ( » > I i: ♦ i> 1. dt , iC L ( « i: I ! « i A I r • —<' » • 1 I I'. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 1 \' I 1 I r 1 1 I <t �s www.HastingsBanner.com . 5 * 9 Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Senior 400-meter duo leads Vikings at regional I Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ■ I"* t ? r I ■A J I? . '□ f I i. I,’ - -, I ! i; r bi. I - J J u ( < 11 yi I This whole track and field thing is new to Lakewood seniorTroyAckerafter three spring seasons of high school baseball. He’s making the most of his first and only season. “I’ve played like 12 varsity team sports, and I figured I wanted to try something on my own. So, I came out for track this year to try to do something on my own.?Jpj” “You don’t have to rely on your team, which team sports are great, I love team sports, but it’s just relying on me and how hard I wanna work. So, I think that’s what drives me to get better. It’s like every meet you’re trying to beat yourself. I like that. I find a lot ofjoy in trying to beat myself.” He’s also having fun trying to b^t his r V I f r 5 I » I > 7,' U b I s • e f I •'W ' ' 'J). r > . >1 •^1 4 I *1 * I t Tf.. ■ A 4 .lb '5:'. Lt 'Zk .■*k ' I 1 T J .■ % ri <h- -1 -I > I 1 4 'X- t' 4 4 1 - 4 L ® f 1 J. ' - 4 ’ 4 -j ■ff* L ■■ A J classmate, his long-time soccer teammate and one ofthe fastest Vikings ever - fellow senior Donny Wells. The two placed 1-2 in the 400-meter dash at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Fri­ day. Wells is a four-time slate qualifier this spring in the 400-meter d^h, the I J m 4 1*1 J ’^>8 ij <IZ ! fi '.I * . 4 I I j ’i 4 I 41 • I i'WU Cl 3 I ♦ ■Jri U'^r f*- ■’'k. 4 ♦ « Ir V Xj. ««, '■ <(. J i * I <1 1 ’h.Z-t- • t I li ^7f..K 200-meter dash, the 100-meter dash and along with Acker, senior Riley Johnson and sophomore Michael Goodemoot who won the 4x400-meter relay at the regional. Lakewood also had junior pole vaulter Taylor Carpenter and freshman Gabriel Dixon in the adaptive 100-meter dash 1 4 Hb.,-'rin z I 1 fp 1. / J T 4 I I % Vl.4 ''‘4t.i /‘.I -b.. 'k.f • I 'Ti 'r J J 1 s U’ *<2 ' 1 s *5 !• s4 ’ V "Si •k ‘ ’ -1# I >■ c 4 I I > tI r ri >U 4 Md - '• ’ >• 9 1 » 1 s 4 J * : 9i ft n •«r ’'z' ‘(•li *1* ) 2 <• > fl A - i ( UU s A I I n-u: Xi I 4 1 I I < A ■» * p<* ’ ■ fri qualify for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals, which will be held May 31 at Hamilton High School, with their performances. “Me and Donny bicker a loL” Acker said. “We’re great fiiends. We’ve got all love for each other, but in soccer we always would race the length of the field, and it would always be really close. I always told him I could beat him in the 400.1 never beat him yet (at least not when Donny was pushing for a win), but I think that’s what kind ofmotivates me - is trying to beat him. “He’s abeast I mean, he’s gonna be qual­ ifying for four events at states. I mean, he’s just a beast. 1 can’t be mad losing to him.” Wells holds the 400-meter dash school record. He ran a time of 49.34 seconds at the 45± Stockbridge Track and Field Invite, May 2. He won Friday with a time of 49.35 seconds. Acker set his PR at the regional finishing in 50.35. They’ve got different ways of attacking those 400-meters, and for good reason according to their coach. Acker started outside of Wells on Friday, giving Wells a good look at where his teammate was. Acker extended the gap between them early, until Wells finally turned on the jets coming around the final turn. “They’re like like best firends,” Lake­ wood head coach Jim Hassett said. “They help push each other in the races... it gives them a little pace, but they kind of run different styles now in how they run 400. Troy is like all out at the beginning now ... The beginning runners, 1 try to do more like what Troy is doing where he goes all out and tries to use it while he has it and hang on. Donny’s good enough now, he can he can kind ofgo out hard, kind ofpace himself and then kick the last 200 or so. So, it’s a different style. That’s why Troy starts out ahead ofhim and Donny catches him. [Troy’s] still great. You know, for the beginning runner, that’s how you’ve gotta do it. You gotta get him going hard and he’s done fantastic.” Where Donny passed him was a good sign for Acker. “I know that if you passes me at the final comer. I’m in a good spot. I know I’m running good if he passes me at the final comer. So that’s kind of some±ing I always look for. I knew to get out hard today, because 1 knew all the fast guys were behind me. So I got out hard. About 200 meters in, I was asking myself in my head if I really wanted it or not. I just kept pushing and fre next thing you know I was it to finish line.” The top two finishers in each event Friday earned spots in the state finals, as well as others who met the pre-set state M'1 0 .1 8^ I ifib- .'. I A *-1 I ;r?. ’ '«k U- T *4 ’ '• I *1 ij. ii I I • 0? t <'J.' t 1 t r. -V t I I *•< / r > ■ f> > 4-1 If & yi> Z 1’^ r; f * « titAJ 4^' MI •^<TTT V Mb..; * % i *1 ; I' ' I 'i f ' '■ njb'*' V »k I f * 4 I I t V 43®t > f I ■ 4 .T LttF ; lUli. -J *I Ii -I « I A.i J . 4«J 1, 1 J w * t Ie i II I * * 4 «4 tvlfc 7 I ’J Uh; ’ i• » «• t mAi# Lakewood junior Taylor Carpenter awaits another turn on the runway in the pole vault competition at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Friday. Carpenter cleared the bar at 9 feet 3 inches to qualify for the state finals in the event while placing fourth at the regional. I X * I k I f tP' * € Ol ' ■' *.-J i At k >.n 6 < '. f? t ♦ 9 f MW Mie i* •" i ! I I I * * M « ** [4 z i4 J f ♦ 1 • *** 1 I I xv.ia^’ V.- M * t X. *♦ *r > jr I i ( I I I I. « t *i4 > * <4* II A» .A I ffNH c .W’ 1 'ffj I V f. / 9^ > / • !W • r «*• d . . ♦' s*! 9 MM » s 11 A ,1 - . : Blllf^ ,** ■■ «»* .-»<■ I 4’ f ■/ * i »« K % 4( * .* w hsIH L 1, I’ I 4. ♦ V. * 4 < < «< b 4 « a t 4 'll < vRii I E ?s* < w* .. T*^ I 3^ 8 I .■T I IIIL' I 1 k Lakewood teammates Riley Johnson, Donny Wells, Troy Acker and Michael Goodemoot celebrate their regional championship in the 4x400*meter relay at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Friday. The Viking foursome turned in a winning time of 3 minutes 25.39 seconds while qualifying for the state finals in the race. Photos by Brett Bremer I Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championships last spring. “That was exciting because she’s been sitting right around that height since her freshman year and you know the regional hasn’t gone well for her the previous two years, so it was nice to see her make that height,” Hassett said Friday. The regional bar went from 9-3 straight up to 9-9. Carpenter wasn’t too disappointed with her three misses at 9-9. She said she ’ 11 need to find a longer pole next time she attempts that height. She said the key to performing better at regionals this season was being in better shape mentally. “I think last year was a big mental bat­ tle,” Carpenter said,. “I would get mad at myself a lot and ±en like everything would go away. Everything I learned on my technique would go away. So, this year, r ve beenj ust being patient and trusting my coaching has definitely been a big growth thing for me.” ■ Carpenter had one of three scoring per­ formances for the Lakewood girls. Lake­ wood sophomore Alana Raffier set her PR in a fourth-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles. She hit the finish line in 51.30 seconds. Lakewood senior Kara Fedewa placed seventh in the discus competition with a throw of 90-0. qualifying measurements. For the first time this year, athletes were able to meet even tougher early qualifying standards. Wells was already a state qualifier in ±e 400 when he showed up to ±e regional. He secured another state spot wifr his runner-uptimeofl 1.00 in ±e 100-meter dash final. He earned his spot in ±e 200-meter dash wi± a personal record time of 22.47 in the preliminary heats for that race, and ±en saved some energy for the4x400-meter relay by cruising to a seven±-place finish in ±e finals of ±e 200. The first time Wells qualified for the state finals he was a sophomore that sur­ prised with a runner-up finish in the 400 at regionals. He placed 16th at the Division 2 State Finals that season, and last spring he was just one place shy of earning an all-state medal with a nin±-place finish in ±e 400 at the Finals. I’m trying to have fun and 1 think a lot of it is more mental. It’s my senior year. This is it. Just have fun. Go get ±em you know,” Wells said. So, how does he have fun? ‘T like winning. Winning is a lot of fun for me. Just being around the team is a lot offun, always a good environment. Really good community around the track team, so supportive, so they really help drive me a lot of supportiveness from ±aL” he said. The Viking boys’ team was sixth in the day’s 16-team standings. Harper Creek’s boys and girls won team regional cham­ pionships on the day. The Beaver boys closed ^e meet with 130 points ahead of ((TS jVIt Z Parma Western 118.75, Williamston 73, Marshall 45.75, Eaton Rapids 45, Lake­ wood 42.75, Haslett 38.5, Portland 33, Jackson Northwest 38, Lansing Sexton 25 and Lansing Waverly 25 in the top ten. Sophomore Jermaine Webb junior had the only scoring performance in the field for the Lakewood boys with a high jump of 5 feet 10 inches that earned him seven^ 4 fl£S/0eAm4L& COMMERCIAL Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned j( Year Round Pumping ° Serving All of Barry County 'u and Surrounding Areas fJiir ft! mift/ aet -t 'tuff_ tfimr /nmift/ fttr tn'rr()/ ijeais... I JJyotts Septic Tank Service place. He also had a PR in ±e long jump on the day. Johnson and Acker teamed with sopho­ mores Bryce Goodemoot and Kaden Rohrbacher to place sixth in the 4x800-meter relay with a time of 8:52.73. Lakewood also had senior Ryan Galgoci run his fastest 110-meter high hurdle race ever, finishing in 15.86, to place eighth. The Harper Creek girls won with 116.5 points beating the runner-up Charlotte girls who had 85.5 points and the thirdplace Eaton Rapids girls who finished with 63.5 points, halfa point more than the hosts from Williamston. The Lakewood girls were 14th as a team with 12 points. Carpenter is a state qualifier in ^e pole Thanks you all for your business in 2024! appreciate your business! Extra long hose to protect your lawn NEW Services offered in 2025 ■ Septic Tank Install • Line Repair • Risers Install • Land Clearing • Light Excavation -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 945-5379 623-2089 vault for the first time. Her height of 9-3 Friday isjust three inches shy ofher PR 9-6 which she cleared for the first time at the ,* 4^ I t asi ?0« III .S-,Z • . 3 mcwii J — 'A Ar 5• L JV t3 T' r <■•>>. 4*W r n a* ft . ■ fS^ i- Va r J. /.iiaur I I I I ’ I J I -•..I A Lakewood senior Donny Wells (right) improves his personal record time in the 100-meter dash to 11.00 seconds while finishing just behind Eaton Rapids senior Carter Buckingham in the race at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Friday. It was the only race Wells didn’t win Friday as he also improved his school record in winning the 400-meter dash and was a part of the Vikings’ victorious 4x400-meter relay team. j .4- I “I 1. ’k w .- - ' = a 1t * V" I j- •T I cr • .n E V *« I kI »• .1 ■ ry \ •I RUNNERS I Continued from Page 8 ii' O' ( J k . ti • f I I ri . . t •* J'I fc:-. jU’J, « t I I r t A', .^1 T^i Kb -•Sf /« *• J f I 4F' f'J ’ . ft. / fr'J •u 1 I ’R 4 « .80 4< fl .■ I,., • J f • J 1 ..JI I •r*' ■r I 1 .. .. T* I a 0! TP ii . .Tf* 55.06 in the 4x100-meter relay. Bella was fifth in the 200-meter dash and fourth in the long jump. Twiss had a third-place long jump finish. Saxon senior Zoe Watson added a fifth­ place throw in the discus. Pirtle also compiled all-conference points in helping the Saxon 4x800-meter relay team to a fourth-place finish. She joined Warner, junior Maddie Elzinga and senior Bente VTinkler in ±at run. Warmer was eighth in the 300-meter hurdles and Lilly Randall had a fifth-place 400-meter dash finish. The Saxons had a solid day in the pole vault on the boys’ side. Junior Isaac Lilley S ft 3 n -f} r' igb I k »fe» 1 ‘ jpur $. J •b. ; r r I ‘1 I i’ 10. I^I J '{^f r ir. t > □£. >T* ii liB? V * " r,' / «ij rr 4 r- I -4 " « r • XL 1t ri TfJ Jt ? ‘ e-"' r.c I LrH* iA I d t < 4 • ♦ • • • • * a • • • in the high jump clearing 5-3. The top relay performance for the Saxon boys came from the 4x400-meter relay team of sophomores Logan Kimmel and Maverik Peake, freshman Ian Grundy and Marlette that placed third in 3:53.35. Kimmel added a sixth-place finish in the 200-meter dash. Also on ±e track, Saxon sophomore hurdler Caleb Kramer scored an eighth-place finish in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles race. The Harper Creek boys and Coldwater girls took championships on the day. The Hastings girls were third and the Hastings boys fourth overall. Thank you Preferred Credit Union for sponsoring the Hastings Athletic Boosters Saxon Spirit Bus I? ' 'll" M Credit Union y .1^: It's a Great Day to be a Saxon! I* i" •f M.'WM n • A r k i .bb W5r was .V. ^1 'As V»’i lb I A >: a! z« rs; I .-I Jr? —■ I. * ( r' •'I ♦ ♦ .•t. X » A I < iL.r>-'•■•M •r K ae • SOCCER DISTRICTS 5/19 1 4 • and sophomore Liam Renner both cleared 12-0 to place third and fourth respectively. Hastingsjunior Balian Marlette was eigh^ i ♦ ♦ / • I I 'I I SPIRIT BUS • 1 I rI 9 A. r I 1 I> » 9 if I -t - i in I ?S s-^r;.' If ■ ii. :1''’ < a A i a tJ a \ ■ •n*\ A 5 £ i: X-. 1? A’"** "bl' ff > •9^ 4 �Jlir Ar.r f 10 a 1 i Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW J '-J City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Sailors shut out TK to claim OK Gold championship .J ' .1^ 9 6 I Uf T i - n# I . f I I t The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to accept written and/or oral comments from the public regarding the establishment of an industrial development district. The proposed district will consist of parcel number 08-55-265-026-20 located on E Enterprise Drive within the City of Hastings. Questions and comments about the plan may be directed to the City Manager, Sarah Moyer-Cale, by calling 269945-2468 or by email at smoyercale® hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk 269-945-2468 or via email at lperin@hastingsmi.gov. Linda Perin City Clerk NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amehfirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2020 and recorded December 21, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 Dollars ($230,704.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 34 AND 35, FINEVIEW ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 52. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; May 15,2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The suspense lasted all season, but it didn't last too long Monday evening. South Christian clinched the 2025 OK Gold Conference vaisity girls’ soccer championship with a 3-tO win over visiting Thomapple Kellogg. Sailor senior Alexa Boersma lofted a centering ball from the right side into a stiff wind and over the Trojan goal box less than half a minute into their confer­ ence finale. Senior teammate Anneliese VanderLaan beat everyone else to the bal I as it came down and knocked it by Trojan keeper McKenna Hoebeke into the net for a 1 -0 lead. The Sailors added a second goal early in the second half and then a third with eight and a half minutes to play to finish off a 11-0-1 conference season. The Tro­ jans close the OK Gold season at 9-1-2. A Trojan win would have propelled the TK ladies to a conference championship. The two teams finished in a 1-1 draw in their early season meeting in Middleville. The only other blemish on the Trojans’ conference record was a 1-1 draw with West Catholic late last month. The Trojans, now 11 -3-2 overall, were set to head to Battle Creek Wednesday, May 21, to take on Harper Creek in the opening round of their MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament. The winner from Wednesday will head to Gull Lake High School May 28 for the district semifinals against either Otsego or Battle Creek Cen­ tral who are set to meet Friday, May 23, in Otsego for their opening round match-up. District host Gull Lake was set to take on Wayland in a district opener May 21 too, and the winner of that one will face Plainwell in the other district semifinal in Richland next week. The Plainwell girls took a 5-1 win over Hastings Monday in their district opener. South Christian moved to 15-0-3 with the win Monday. The Sailors were awarded a penalty kick nine minutes into the second half and senior defender Hayden Donker stepped up to put the shot in that put her team up 2-0 over the visiting Trojans. Junior Cassidy DeVries blasted a shot into the net with 8:38 to play for the Sailors’ final goal. The Trojans had some J NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate Estate of Anieta Earlene Baum. Date of birth: June 6,1937. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Anieta Earlene Baum, Settlor of the A. Earlene Baum Trust under Agreement dated April 21, 1992, as amended, died on March 27, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent, her estate, or her trust will be forever barred unless presented to David L. Baum, Trustee of the A. Earlene Baum Trust within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Laura A. Jeltema Attorney name Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 752-2161 ' David L. Baum Trustee c/o Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 (269) 908-1800 ” - ,> v/ rI A.' .. ■ 1 H 'V " ''y' J J -T' i / / i/ fa fa * »* A 1 .A :r r fa; J ' •(fa- ir, f 1 J. 9 I XT* r 't t i 4 k j / .\y iifir 'j! '• ' I*" J Thornapple Kellogg goalkeeper McKenna Hoebeke surveys the field as she carries the bail towards the top of her box Monday at South Christian High School. I 4* •* f 1 1 I t 1-^'- 1 I/ I >*• L f • r I 4 1 I A ,r 9* ■; J ! 1 '4^ I >i I U i* I i I* I V fa J t « 1 1 J 4 fa - *f ! 1 ♦ > 4 f I <• ( > 1 1 I i 1 rj f •;r J «. * I . I r »I I*. Ni* r ts-^ .4^1 TX ft r r - t ,• I J* I J 1 •f ! 1 •< I ^4 '1', 9 I * * 1/ • J * ft. I « ■ *« fa fa I 4 I Vj J f.-_ . >«■ 4 I jjf A * »■ f 'OTVI -i I r ^4 I J I 4< r. ^r1 k • X * .ji c w «< * * > r ( R I 1 t .1 m' >1 .y. ♦ 4X -r^^ -’ ) ..45 F ( 1 * fa South Christian’s Londyn Hebner pushes forward with the ball in the midfield as she’s pressured by Thornapple Kellogg’s Alexa Eden (10) during the ,.l sU ,< '■' iH!/ '^•b I first half of their OK Gold Conference finale at South Christian High School Monday Photos by Bretl Bremer ’ 'SpMl II j •.'■'■J : 1 M Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (05-15)(06*05) trouble getting a comer kick cleared. South Christian sophomore Hattie Ber­ ry knocked the ball down to the feet of DeVries for the shot in the crowded box. Good scoring chances were few and far between for the Trojans. The Sailors were oftentimes a step quicker to the ball than the Trojans in what was a pretty physical match throughout. Early on the Trojans attempted to answer the Sailors’ opening goal. TK junior Tealy Cross put a pass ahead for junior Paige Abshagen who lined a high shot towards the Sailor net that the South Christian keeper Olivia In’tHout leapt up to snag. TK had won four in a row heading into the match with South Christian including a 6-1 victory at Grand Rapids Union last Wednesday, May 14. ' HI i* i . JUIt > •< * > •A Saxons have tough day at regionals, bounce back at 1-8 tennis tourney Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons had a number of seniors out of the line-up, choosing to participate in the school’s decision day rather than their MHSAALowerPeninsulaDivision3 Regional at Paw Paw High School Friday. That made finding wins tough, but the Saxons had a couple good battles. Junior Lauren Gee, teamed with junior Ellie Cousins at first doubles, pushed the top team fi'om Paw Paw to three sets, but the Red Wolves eventually managed a 6-2, 4-6,6-2 victory there in ftieir quarterfinal match. The Hastings fi'eshman duo of Lillian Edger and Lilly Randall put up a good fight in their th ird doubles opener, but were bested by Otsego junior Laney Sweet and sophomore Rachel Breese 7-6(2), 7-5. South Christian won the regional cham­ pionship with 25 points ahead ofHamilton 23, Stevensville Lakeshore 16, Otsego 14, Paw Paw 12, Wayland 5, Plainwell!, Hastings 0 and Kelloggsville 0. The Saxons followed that up by closing out the conference season at the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference Champion­ ship hosted by Parma Western Monday. Coach Haines said his team went in hoping to hold onto the fourth overall spot in the conference standings, and did just that while finishing just two points behind the third-place team fi'om Harper Creek. Saxon third singles Alexa Lilley won her way to the championship match at her flight before falling to Coldwater’s third singles player in the finals. Saxon senior MJ Deal at first singles had a win over the top player fi'om Jackson Northwest and placed third at the top flight. Coach Haines said the first doubles duo of Lauren Gee and Isabel Gee played a great third match of the day for a win over Coldwater that put ±em in third place. “I was happy with all their play” coach Haines said. “We definitely left some points on the courts, but overall we finished ±e season playing strong and showing improvement. I’m looking forward to taking this momentum into the summer and ±e 2026 season.” 1 fa* iin> 1 r ’ «I I h; i / ) 1 •: I f ... 1 . » r I fa ' I 1 :o: s 1 'V ' * / 4 < 4J * -«• ^ I ii-k: LGi 9 tt h >. J fa .r rv 4.»> C/-C I .J J r r, 11* U • < r lU .. w I 4 I 1 .! f ’(IJ in i' & >>V*-*' A A <1 L i •*'. .“I . .. I, A ( -• I «* « ri' * «l » I ^r' e J.. « *r. I I iI 1 ♦ 1.^ f t L e. I I A0 A» I I * t 4 .-m r I*. tu • ?• *9 I , * /%' f i I .i il 9 »r • s : J: » '<11 /* r '» A-w . ’ k * k • ' 1- < •1 ► •’/•At ii I * •r k •> >. <Ks. i-U. L ’ b- a:2*:h‘ I U‘? • k J I Ari* > Ct I*: City of Hastings City of Hastings X H; % 1_ •» fa 1 k Request for Bids City Hali Custodial Services The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bid proposals for custodial ser­ vices for Hastings City Hall. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Bid specifications are available at the office of the City Clerk. Perspec­ tive bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of success­ ful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - City Hall Custodial Services'.’ PUBLIC NOTICE I I ' s. l ! I The confirmed special assessment role for the 2025 Downtown Public Parking Special Assessment District has been filed in the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. The assessment will be included on the 2025 Summer Tax Bill that will be issued July 1,2025. II II s > u / S I: 4* I K «.A I . I r I ■'T » » ■ i • i ’.'i; A 4 1 ‘* * 4< + . •*! < ’ fa. I t• ’ I I. w « » '1 I o I I r: Payments of the Summer 2025 Tax Bill may be made after July 1, 2025, at City Hall, 201 E State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by using the drop box, pay by phone, or mail. 'J X 1 4 I n ? 4 ' X. •'i I i Ci c V 'V *•« ‘U V K X M k f 1 y t F« i V,. X 4 u I i I - ‘.I k t I. * 4 I > « ‘\ . Please contact the Clerk’s office for additional information by calling 269-945-2468, or via email at loerin @ hastingsmi.gov. <» « > f i h <1 I I i • 1 T > »i I i i I f Ir ♦ ♦ if ( I h tl I I I j I I I I •4 ? Linda Perin City Clerk ♦ ♦ 4 < I Sarah Moyer-Cale City Manager ( < » 4 Su-W B.. - �v I H _ _ I T f f 1 r t < r rE: Vx DK/Martin’s Matteson top ten at SAC boys’ golf tournament I Ji ./♦ ♦ II 1?^ I I i * f -<■. I ■ I’*.' u 1* •1^ Brett Bremer *>• JI • • Sports Editor • • •• C- • , 'jf I , J 1l I X* M 1 ‘IJ I r : ' ll'' I IA, tr . *= 'ifer'-' I 4 • •5 A* / : ■• 1 'A I "'i I I IL * I ' -J 1 I I . « I -■■■ ♦ T"’. riT J J’I r. b. I I I 1 r •I • I Aft I u'. ' r*i J if* . •.1 I r’L p ''■^4 - J I I ■q> Sophomore Grady Matteson had a top ten finish and the Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golfteam placed sixth at the 14-team Southwestern Athletic Confer­ ence Championship at The Beeches in South Haven Tuesday. Matteson was tenth individually with an 84. He started strong with pars on his first four holes of the day. Scores weren’t exceptional all around on a cold, wet day. Hackett Catholic Prep senior Chris Ogrin was the day’s individual champ with a four-over-76. Kalamazoo Christian sophomore Brix­ ton Devries was the runner-up at 78. South Haven junior Will Marcoux and Lawton senior Kaedon Miller tied for third with 79s. Kalamazoo Christian golfers filled much of the rest of the top ten led by ■n >1 I /• • i '*i 1 \ *11.. -r - 1.* I u I 1I 1 1 IfJ <-, . * Il • I dr 1 1 !♦ < i \ J U I '1 ♦ I t. »“ (1 1 4*1. I !5 'S I j 1 gnoi^h f'* u. J 1 ’■ '’ I • J t I I 11 I I k I b I f * I St h. t 1 I 1 I I —*. -ih! i.^i “S •a Xj ‘J > senior Ian Tuin’s 80. The Comets added an 82 from freshman Colin Clyne and 83s from freshmen Owen Adams and Ian Riggs. South Haven senior Cade Hahn also shot an 83. The Comets closed the ay with a 323 to win the team championship. Hackett Catholic Prep was well back at 335. South Haven was third with a score of 341 ahead ofSaugatuck 342, Schoolcraft 350, Delton Kellogg/Martin 362, Con­ stantine 366, Allegan 379, Watervliet 381 and Bridgman 390 in the top ten. Junior Tyler Howland scored an 89 for the DK/Martin squad. Junior Carter Brickley added a 93 and freshman Jason Marshall scored a 96. The Delton Kellogg/Martin team will be at Bedford Valley for its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional Tuesday, May 27. ■% •* * 0 I -r % z MP' ' -■It' Jw I Uh DK/Martin girls get district victory, on to semifinals 5-1 .1 I A J 1 IC’ fe I 7 Brett Bremer »3<! 1 Sports Editor ■ cjlibJ an wg If On the first day of the 2025 var­ sity girls’ soccer state tournament, the Delton Kellogg/Martin girls got another win. Delton Kellogg/Martin topped Parchment for the second time this ;' season by outscoring the visiting team of Panthers 5-0 in the first round 1= of the MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday. The DK/Martin team had five dif­ ferent players score goals including goalkeeper Johannah Houtkooper who started things off by converting ( I ^1’ t Iw I k r I 7 15)11 £ W- I I J < » ris-nHifpO yfisvs I I* XJHB ■, fa* r I !TW ^20 I 4 ’vaf'BiiBiiJD'g' 4 i aG li^ ll •T J I T < - z J 5 iiT I r : I r J .1 I I I J I iimLiM.«( on a penalty kick for the hosts. The Delton Kellogg/Martin girls will now head to South Haven for a district semifinal contest Wednesday, May 28, against either Comstock or Hopkins who are set to play their opening round contest this evening, May 22. The Delton Kellogg/Martin girls evened their record at 6-6-1 overall this season with the win. Claire Barker scored before the first half was up, and then Sara Schipper, Ellyse Blackbum andTeagan Hamlin all found the back of the net in the second half for the hosts Tuesday. I i I I « i V, tit 9 V 1 L A. > < Trio of DK athletes punch tickets to D3 track finals icroi » K a 4 < I I ’VE! 4 <4 I r- t<s H' I <4 »3 * v"l- ■SR rmH WB fa A r d bp I L?S‘L Brett Bremer i.j.'JWhtliM * Sports Editor I I I i That’s a senior who wanted another race. Delton Kellogg senior Kylie Main cut nearly six seconds from her previous 1600-meter record to beat out Kalam­ azoo Christian senior Alaina Klooster for the second, and final, state qualify­ ing spot from the race at the MHSAA Division 3 Regional hosted by Bangor .Thursday, May 15. Buchanan senior Madeline Young won the race in 5 minutes 41.70 seconds. Main hit the finish line in 5:49.96, a little less than two seconds ahead of Klooster. Main, and the 15th-place finisher from Bloomingdale Kailey Andrade, were the only girls to run their personal record time in the mile at the regional. The top two finishers in every event in Bangor earned a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Track and Field Finals that will be held May 31 at Kent City High School, as well as others who met the predetermined state qualifying measurements either at the regional or the tougher standards at an early qualifier event this spring. The Delton Kellogg boys had a pair of state qualifying performances at the regional. Sophomore Landon Madden, a cross country state qualifier in the fall, turned up his sprint speed this spring and placed second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 52.94 seconds. DK junior pole vaulter Nick Muday placed fourth in the pole vault by clearing 12 feet 6 inches to qualify for the state finals. Madden was also a regional medalist inthe 110-meterhighhurdles.Heplaced fifth in that race with a personal record time of 16.64 seconds. Freshman team­ mate Ryan Sinclair improved his PR in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles to 45.32 seconds to place seventh in that race. Muday was one of two DK guys to place among the top eight in the pole vault. Senior Ezra Smith cleared the bar at 11-0 and finished sixth. DK senior Wyatt Finney was sixth in the boys’ long jump with a mark of 18-7.5. In the field, DK also had senior Cooper Sandusky eighth in the shot put 1 C thanks to na put of *1O 39-1.5. The top relay finish for the DK boys came from the 4x800-meter team that placed sixth. Seniors Rafael Cotta Lopera and Jaime Saura teamed with freshmen Joseph McCoy and Lane Steele to record a time of 9:59.09. 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'I ' f * «> i I I I t* ’/J ’ *a.i -J. ’ < Ui*' I >! r diU ,1 H9 I I I I I I 4 J ,• f -J’ I -rt’ 11 I Li J » r, f - t Regular Board meeting # - ' ;z- Z i • « . I I . ; II rJ f I I 1 I • > 'V i i ■'• --nA May 12, 2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Brush Ridge Cemetery grave spaces buy back Guernsey Lake Fireworks permit Long Lake Fireworks permit Elections Laptop purchase Adjourned at 7:10 pm Submitted by; Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor We'd love to hear about it! I A Hope Township KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? 1 i fa fa I, _ Synopsis a J I* 11 I 5 0 I Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I i 1 I i : The DK 4x200-meter relay team of senior Miki Hovi, Madden, sophomore Logan Damron and Sinclair was seventh in 1:38.62 and the 4x400-meter relay team of Hovi, Sinclair, Madden and McCoy was seventh in 3:52.59. McCoy added an eighth-place per­ formance in the 1600-meter run with a time of 5:38.99. Main had a pair of scoring finishes for the DK girls. She also placed fifth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 14:16.39. DeltonKelloggjuniorlzabelleGruber ran her fastest time yet in the 300-meter low hurdles, 50.46, to place fifth in that contest. Gruber also set a PR in the long jump by flying 15-3.25 to place fourth. DK sophomore Makayla Lutz had her best day yet pole vaulting and placed eighth by clearing 7-0. DK senior Mia Kohlen pushed her PR in the high jump to 4-7 to place eighth. Delton Kellogg teams scored in two of the girls’ relay races. Gruber, Main, senior Jillian Leclercq and ju­ nior Elli Timmerman placed seventh in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 4:57.25. Sophomore Brynlee Bab •* bitt-Smith, freshman Alexandra Ryder, Timmerman and Kohlen placed eighth in the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 2:07.78. SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting May 13,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda ! consent agenda Discussed Insurance renewal, ambulance Service, road maintenance, tax collection Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:44 pm mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER VIE^KLwpK^ Group NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at one o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati­ cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur­ chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman (“Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi­ gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee”), dated April 25, 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thou­ sand Three Hundred Sixty-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed­ ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, Coun­ ty of Barry, State of Michigan, and are de­ scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43, Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect­ ed on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1412 S. Montgom­ ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice Is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim­ ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag­ orwill be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a mili­ tary service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been or­ dered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mort­ gage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 22, 2025 HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK f/k/a Hastings City Bank Mortgagee t Submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge Supervisor Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW. Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32496050 •♦ ♦ rI ’I 4 1 1 « Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on May 29, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Jon E Benson, a married man joined by spouse Kim Benson Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Village Capital & Investment LLC Date of Mortgage: May 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: May 24, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $226,726.57 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning at the point on the East line of said Section 24, which lies 420.53 feet due North of the Southeast corner of said Section 24, thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes West 264 feet; thence due North 145 feet; thence North 89 degrees 35 minutes East 264 feet; thence due South 145 feet to the place of beginning Common street address (if any): 13932 S M 43 Hwy, Delton, Ml 49046-8406 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600,3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 1, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1559700 (05-01) (05-22) Visit us online at mihomepaper.com Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kelly Jo Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice; $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 978, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known as: 528 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 315920 (05-22)(06-12) �* < 4 F ?! J • fl dr ; * xAr :* * g I I I . * J XT 12 Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I www.HastingsBanner.com ir l-w sV .V’. •/ ll Only EK topsTK girls at their first D1 regional JI! Kf I ' =1 1 * 4 -i II r Brett Bremer Sports Editor had to be faster to be a positive part of the 4x400-meter relay team. She ran the 400 at the OK Gold JV Conference Meet May 12 and notched a new PR of 1:01.63, a few days after helping the TK varsity girls win the 4x400 at the OK Gold Championships. It was pretty tough," Amy said of shaving those four seconds, "but it was adrenaline. Adrenaline helped. I knew I needed to get my time down, so then it forced me to get my time down or I didn’t run. [My teammates] cheered for me every time. They pushed me to do better, and tliey made me do better, and they were very This is not anything new for Thomapple Kellogg senior Brooklyn Hannon and juniors Mia Hilton and Payton Gater, but the churning of the perennially talented Trojan 4x400-meter relay team brought up freshman Amya Gater tliis spring. She has settled into a spot in the lead-off leg, racing 400 meters and then handing tire baton oft' to her big sister Payton. Amya opened tire spring with a 400-meter run of 1:05.11 at the Grand Valley State University Lakers Challenge, but knew she R I bk I I 1 I NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. No­ tice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on Sth day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automat­ ically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchas­ er is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this in­ formation. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, hav­ ing an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated Feb­ ruary 10, 2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich­ igan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-001607, as partially released by a par­ tial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on Febru­ ary 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the en­ tire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mort­ gage the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifteen and 17/100 Dollars ($238,915.17). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the cir­ cuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 5th day of June, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to con­ tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WILLIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, hus­ band and wife (collectively, "Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated June 23, 2022, and recorded in the of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 28,2022, as Instrument No. 2022-007160 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Nine and 38/100 Dollars ($104,679.38). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1; The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 V7est, Woodland Township, Barry County. Michi­ gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 min­ utes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the North­ west 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michi­ gan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 de­ grees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 41742 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredi­ taments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. I I f I I Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (parcel 1) 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Par­ cel 3) Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are aban­ doned. If the premises are abandoned, the re­ demption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expira­ tion of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party fore­ closing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1, 2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee k Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 Parcel 3: That parcel of land lying and be­ ing South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan. f Together with all fixtures, tenements, he­ reditaments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. V encouraging the whole time." That improvement didn’t make a region­ al start with a trip to the state finals on the line any easier though. In the blocks for the last race of the MHSAA Division 1 Regional hosted by Portage Central High School Saturday, Amya said she started shaking-even more than usual. "I didn’t know what to do, so 1 just had to wait for the beep. I was very nervous,” Amya said. "It’s not usually that bad. I get nervous. My body kind of gets shakes, but my hands were like shaking on the ground and I didn’t know what to do because I thought I was going to false start.” The buzzer went off though and then it all went away. Amya got the baton to Payton who handed it to Hilton and then finally got it to Harmon who brought it across the finish line. "They’re just crazy,” Harmon said of her teammates. "I know Amaya, a being a freshman, it was super nerve wracking for her, but I’m so proud ofhow far she’s come. We told her before the race she earned this spot. She knows what to do. "They’re amazing and they’re my best friends and I’m sad to leave them.” Competing in an MHSAA Regional at the Division 1 level for the first time ever only the East Kentwood girls were better tlian the TK ladies in that 4x400-meter relay and in the overall team standings for the day. The TK foursome cut more than four seconds from their previous best together in that race to place second in 4 minutes 7.33 seconds. The East Kentwood team of seniors Alana Bailey and Atiek Anyang and freshmen LaNiyah Carnegie and Deb­ orah Aowdiek won that race in 4:00.88. In the day’s final team standings, the Fal­ cons had an even more impressive advan­ tage outscoring the runner-up TK girls 15166.5. In the boys’ meeL the East Kentwood Falcons outscored runner-up Kalamazoo Central 147-118 for the team title. That was ±e only race all day where someone finished in front of Harmon. She was a part of three state qualifying perfor­ mances. She improved her own school records to win regional championships in the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-jneter low hurdles. "I hit eveiy goal,” Harmon said. "I kind of wasn’t expecting if but I was expect­ ing it. I wanted it for myself. There was always just tliat little doubt in my mind, but 1 just stayed super strong with myself, and I was like ‘you trained for this. You know what to do. Focus on you. Stay in your lane. Only you. Only you Brooklyn. Focus on yourself’ I did that, and I think that’s what it was. "And all ofmy encouragement from the amazing people around me always helps me too.” Harmon won the 100-meter hurdles in 14.65 seconds dropping her PR in that race by more than four tenths of a second and beating her nearest competitor. East Kentwood junior Alana Bracey, by nearly half a second. Later, Harmon caughtaflashofBracey’s leg in her peripheral vision as they rounded the turn in the 300-meter hurdles. That spurred her on to a winning time of 44.81 in that race. She cut nearly a second from her PR in that race and finished about three quarters of a second ahead of Bracey. Hilton also qualified for the Finals in those 300 hurdles with a third-place 1 • •’* b * I ■ * jii Li ♦ f ffK? J »f Hais F ir -rut s i T iSv « 4’i " I f t Ui Li? Xi < I A _ k I Wj ;flr I 4-1 I f Bl 1 r I F- (• TZ? Jl* J r I I 1.; ^2' 4 R f 4 C F I ? \9‘ 4 ■ ‘7 :r. X* • <1 F * 1 yJ r ■ ■ I I P 1 Q "-W I A I V 4 1 ■ ■ I 4 Jl 9 ■<A • *1 b 9 ' P p • - # ■■ b A .bT’ w ; as* ta Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Layne Schilthroat carries the baton through a pack for the TK boys' team during the 4x800-meter relay Saturday at the MHSAA Division 1 Regional hosted by Portage Central High School. Photos by Brett Bremer * ■ • I r J • if.f ■F •I J ij • tt? I b* ,1 r I I y» /iK?? ( • n •J I • I i tr I 1 •r I V’j rZ • < C7b* • ;I <’-1 time of 46.36. Harmon was third in both hurdles races at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Finals as a junior, after missing the chance to compete her sophomore season due to an injury. Harmon, Hilton and Gater teamed wi± Brooklyn’s sister Ellie, now a sophomore, to place six± in the 4x400-meter relay at the state finals last year. Hilton was a state medalist in the 300 hurdles at the end of both her freshman and sophomore seasons. The top two finishers in each event at ±e regional Saturday qualified for the MH­ SAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Track and Field Finals which will be hosted by East Kentwood High School May 31. This spring, for the first time, there were oppor­ tunities for early qualification to the finals throughout the season and there were also the usual state qualifying measurements athletes could reach at the regional to allow for more than two state qualifiers from a single event. The TK girls also got top-eight scoring performances from junior Jordyn Fitros in the 200-meter dash; sophomore Isla Sheely in ±e 400-meter run; senior Ava Crews in the 800-meter run and the 3200-meter run; freshman Amya Gater in the 300-meter hurdles; the 4x 100-meter relay team of junior Madison Kietzman, sophomores Estefani Sanchez Vega and Sydney Martin and senior Emma Dykhouse; the 4x200-meter relay team of sophomore Elli Harmon, Kietzman, Sanchez Vega and Fitros; sophomore Lydia Slagel in the pole vault and Dykhouse in both the shot put and the discus. Crews went all out in the 800 setting a PR of 2:21.91, but couldn’t quite hold a spot in the top two to qualify for the finals in that race. Kalamazoo Central senior Annie Alkema won it in 2:17.08 and Gull Lake sophomore Lane Isom caught Crews in the end to place second. There wasn't much energy left for Crews to make another run at a state spot in the 3200-meter run and she finished eighth in that race in 12:05.91. She wasn’t the only one to just miss a spot in the finals in ±at way. Dykhouse was third in the shot put with a mark of 34-5, finishing just six and a half inches behind East Kenbvood freshman Nevaeh Eubanks who fired off a PR of 34-11.5 to place second. Forest Hills Central junior •' f I I • I, f ■’ / ..iZ t I *1 I , * •♦r” ♦ r* ?s-’ •l I S « !. I 'J •v sd M :e • ■> J-' O! '’■ *7 ■ 1 r S J*? dk ’ • I T I • I I* r ^7 >—1 ■ .R ' i 1 .<1 r k I ••- 4 •L > I ’ I I r • J •i k’ «* w t It 1 i ' J «i4V? I 4*. b 5^ s R R * f r > • BMl 9 L ttr«^' J ; 4iyj .: I I.PI I I I if I p i «! r ri'* J * 5? •' 4 .> 1® I’ I Jlt •) H* •/j.J *I igafn »*’ K' i L iW ■ 1 i I J 5f i.'tS A- av w .1 FW 3a. ♦1 3'jgr=>^ .•t it I c < 5“1 “ t I A3 M 7 ■ - |L I lU' if & •, -5^ 1J _ H iji'*,') I - r: I ■P r*’ 44 J W I 1 1 5fnr L Wt5 - ^''•• K •Jl - •• II FS. . iM s U •I I !%?/!?' *’ ****rr;; • I J • l'1> 1? - * .H' ; b iiF * .!3 ' '' ( T « b I I 1 Tin' iI i H'rf- it::-. J» u I I ,1k ’•T’ «* A I * I • f * k I«. I ! if* tr r L L -r J ' 3*- ‘ I ' w ■; 4i I ri’- r v^wV^ifsanBr *• -^. ■ UIUUI i -' ;9^rsi) 4« J da 1 I 1 I 1 I pJAfllBAta 1 b * V ¥- i 5 Ji P * *> U • 4Z» & I <l** b -r* J b ___ V 1 4 1 * ^*1 I - •» tl |"W 1 b. I 1 k*. I 6 • I. I -2 I ^••^r i ks I s * J '--^ K slX I I •M e ‘T^. = ?•:«, 1 Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 P.P. #08-15-005-300-05 (Parcel 1); 08-15008-100-02 (Parcel 2); 08-15-008-200-07 (Parcel 3) * » I t ♦ r C 1 X I K ' '^1 I II Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mort­ gagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your peri­ od of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to ac­ tive duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the tele­ phone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 1,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 » ••I" > I* -i *• I I i if. * 4t 1 tM I •J? I y ( / P I » i* SB k.._ iff ‘ L .. 9 ' iJ *< » < fl r k I A K'A J t L » 3. b -4? r A 1 I i .4 4 I? A > b J d , 1 b I L. >•% > t: I 9 J < ’I f I I I ■ ■: * .-* V <•? i >>A>t- w \ . ■! ■3* > J. 9 dc^ > > C ' I M 4» % x , J < h i} I •Vv ’“w L < 1 « ij 1 7 I 6 T bl 4 ta fT * * '<4, X ? Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Mia Hilton takes off with the baton after getting a hand-off from teammate Payton Gater during the 4x400-meter relay team Saturday at the MHSAA Division 1 Regional hosted by Portage Central High School. The TK ladies w/ere fourth in the race to finish off a runner-up team finish in their very first regional competition at the Division 1 level. I J— isisan I 5 i,- r f* t ! ,> U • 1 A L 9 > 1 , k • » I I < V ! s «* XI k. I t I r s „■■• ' < I inui»' d \' I v+ I?' I i x.^ •fj • . i,i2.rT * I lii ■ { V !• ' I X I « s * T 4 Ba ‘41 Ki *. », < ^•A I u r t jgl^ t J u I See REGIONAL on 14 ♦♦ 4 I i J '■ s•,? �4 A S I I V < ■ S’ I' * I* 5^ * f. I > . J' i Brett Bremer Sports EditOf iMMI •f S''A< ''>■ With one last flick of her feet she was over the bar, and then she stood with a cast on her left hand and an umbrella for shade in her right and wailed. V I I & 4 k.»i W S' [ It > h \ • *<> ' The last few jionpers missed theirfinal attempts at clearing the bar at 5 feet 3 inches in the high jump and Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle was a regional champion again. She didn't need to go any higher and headed off for the Sax­ on team tent al the Williamston High School football held to await her next shot at a title. The defending Division 2 state high jump champion w ill head back to defend her title May 31 al the MHSAALower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Hamilton High School. She’ll be joined there by her big sis­ ter, junior Olivia Friddle, who qualified for the finals as the regional shot put runner-up and fellow Saxon sophomore Caroline Randall who was the regional champion in the 3200-meler run. r r1 it « < I*. ( a a » 7 ,1 * *• fl-' > V b. ti * t- I * Bella suffered a broken wrist Tuesday last week, took Wednesday off, tried to figure out just how she could compete in rcgionals Thursday and then scored for I >«s !w' ’ I H ■. » s. it” V the Saxon team in all three events she competed in at the regional Friday. With the new early qualifying possibilities this spring, Bella had already qualified for the state high jump and long jump competition even before heading to Williamston. A cast obviously kept her from competing in the pole vault at the regional, another event she earned a state spot in last year, but she said so far everything is a bit more challenging with the cast. I mean, high jump is probably like the easiest thing, because I don't really do anything on my left arm. ^fjlt ’s normally my right arm that does all the leading. Bella said Friday. “Hurdles was scary; I almost lost my balance just running ■ the hurdles, f mean, it's just hard to like just get my arms moving cause it hurls, but by the lime I’m racing 1 can’t really feel it. "Long jump, chhh," she said with a grimace. "Long jump, our trainer said not to do it, but the dcKtor said I could, so it's kind of like hit or miss. Like, I’m gorma do it at state. I don't know about doing it at conference. That's iffy." Bella placed third in the 2(X)-mcter dash with a time of 27.07 seconds at the regional and eighth in the 300-meter hurdles in 51.92 seconds. She was jusl five hundredths of a second behind PennficId senior Natalie Hensel who was the regional runner-up in the 2(X). Lansing Eastern freshman Broi^klynn (iriggs won that race in 26.84 Injuries aa* nothing new for this Saxon stale-qualifying trio. Randall missed her freshman track season after being a cross country state medalist ihal year, and she wa.s still recovering as her sophomore cross country season began last fail but still managed a second cross country slate medal. Olivia Friddle injured a knee during her sophomore basketball season and had to miss out on a chance to compete in the stale wrestling finals soon after that. A four-sport varsity athlete, this junior track season finally marks her return to high school athletics after a missing her sophomore track and field season, a junior volleyball season and junior basketball and wrestling campaigns. Olivia qualified for the finals with atop mark of 34-9 in the shot put. Both Oliv ia and senior teammale Zoe Watson scored for the Saxons in the discus. Olivia was 'll. j! W i •. >•4 1 V t I I % f » 1 9 fl » I i 4 r *s 1 iA- *|U f i I r lC-.. I . *♦ I f z •'.k •** 22?"** 1 1 r I t R I *‘h V ir. .•P W4 .s’ ! ’P W73 i 1 I i * ^'■-Wk I,, 1 > I* 'fl I M * I ♦ • 5t’< p ». « '» » M ''-□iiiLiii r ► i * J 1 1 * F (. I r A# BMW**' 4 i t I I b - Li w ’ r i : rt- 1 >« i ri ***• J 1 I JiJ X -I * t * ? r? I s y I , gaccn- f ! 1 i 1 . ..w ^ 7. . I TbE HASTINGS BAI . ■ I 1 J !*■ b Mails’®*’- LMt 1 1 + i b t I I J K r’v siv;:G » t i fourth with a season-best throw of 96* 3.5. Watson had a top throw of 91-0 to place sixth. Shot put is my thing.” Olivia said. "1 like it It is aw esotne. I am al waysjoking around that I'm going to get 40 feet even though my furthest is like 38. She said shot put has been the easiest of her events to get back close to her previous baseline in after knee surgery . You barely use your block leg. For me. that is my left leg and that's the leg 1 had surgery otl You only have to use it at the end. You don't reall\ have to push off from It which is phenomenal. So, you can just really focus on pushing back and throwing it. When you throw it it feels amazing. You can tell. She said the mental challengesofcoming back from injury have been tough. She did okay with celebrating her own progress during her recovery , but once she started to work her way back into sports she w asn't finding the success she was used to. She wanted to vault higher and throw further. She placed 16th in the shot put and 15th in the pole vault at the state finals as a freshman. It was very tough, and it used to make me verv sad and defeated, but now it's getting better and I'm going in the right direction," Olivia said. I have really good people in my life who are like, you had surgery. It's understandable," she added. “So yeah, so they’re just like, don't be so hard on yourself because I tend to be very, 'man, I should have done this better. I should've done this’ and all that sluff. To help get past the mental block and all this tough feeling I just had people say, ‘it's okay, you have next year too' - even though I don't like hearing that. Randall set her PR al 11:33.32 while winning the 3200-meter regional title. She was about a second faster than her previous varsity best in the race and she was more than 20 seconds ahead of Eaton Rapids freshman Rcmie Ellis who was the runner-up in the race after having won the day's 1600-meter race. The Saxon eirls were seventh as a team al the 16-team regional. The Harper Creek boys' and girls' teams both won regional championships. The Saxon girls did get a scoring performance in the long jump with sophomore Ember Twiss reaching a PR of 16-3 to place sixth. The Hastings boys were 15th as a team led by the senior distance duo of Brandon Simmons and Micah Johnson. Simmons placed fifth in the 32(X)-mctcr run. Johnson was seventh in the 32(X)and seventh i n the 16(X)-meter run with - with personal record limes in both races. The Saxons other point came thanks to sophomore Liam Renner clearing 11-8 in the pole vault to place eighth. The Harper Creek girls outscored run­ ner-up Charlotte 116.5 to 86.5 at the top of the standings. Eaton Rapids was third with 63.5 points ahead of Williamston 63 and Parma Western 59 in the top five. TTie Hastings girls had 47 points. Harper Creek senior Izzie Miller was the only girl to throw further than Olivia Friddle in the shot put. She earned a mark of 40-.5 and also won the discus with a PR throw of 137-5.5, Sophomore Camille Robinson was a four-lime champion for the Beavers. She won the 4ft0-meter dash in I :(X).95 with freshman teammate Jasmine McBride second in that race in 1:01.61. Those two were joined by freshman Niatalia Hoyt and Cassidy Pratley in winning the 4xl00-meter relay in 50.69 and the J t i s» I 1 5 r 1 *: f f I r < .- s «> > i J t I r J i 1 1 r ‘rj fl. J 9 9 h A J • F « T . .** J / * ,T 4 . I » ■.>'4 « ■ .’J I* .* - ? 9 9 th «•? f J •• J-’’ I k i if ( I k i r F f ' hr 1 fe’ii fl . f I 1 i t J V -r‘ •p * .r* hr* V •1 f ’ i.. 1 9 1 I J I » flh k A r ** * f -rXx . A ■- •'u I z:^ fli r- Hastings sophomore Liam Renner tries to get over the bar at 12 feet 2 inches in the pole vault during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional in Williamston Friday. f' His three attempts at that height were unsuccessful, but his 11-8 vault earned r' him an eighth-place finish in the event. w- •% ,4' « A' / f I ^4* 5I » , • £ k J I# — 4 MV ♦ * r A t <' ■f S ? Saxon junior Oiwa Fhdcfle fres off a throw r the shot put during the k«-ISAA Divisjon 2 Regional in Wribamston Fnday. Friddle placed secorxj in the event to earn a spot in the state f rials NOTICE Notice is given urxter section 3212 of the revised jucteature act of 1961, 1961 RA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreefoeed by a sale of the rrxirlgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sate. Ptadng the highest bid at the sale does rx>t automatically entitle the purchaser to free arfo dear ownership o1 the property. A potential purchaser IS encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurarKe company, either of which may charge a tee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr, Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration ^tems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lerxling Group trKX)rporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee; Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the dale of notice. $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: SituaM in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feel of the North 23 feet of Lol 79 of VUIage of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: 210 N Queen St., Nashville. Mt 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abarxfoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.324ta(c). whichever is later, or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention f\jrchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, H any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or If you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 251 Diversion Street. Rochester. Ml 48307 248*853-4400 320742 (05-15)(06-05) Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle rourxjs the turn in the 200-meler dash final during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston High School Fnday. May 16 Photos by Brett Bremer Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Nonce IS gim under secbon 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 M 236, MCL 600.3212. that the foAowmg mortgage Wil be kxedosed by a sale of the mortgaged premtses, or some part of them, at a public auctKxi sale to the highest bidder lor cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM, on June 26.2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automaticalty entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisier, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for tender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage. LLC Vk/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage; August 31. 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: September 23, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $244,681.09 Desenpbon of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thomapple, Bany County, Michigan, and desenbed as; Unit No. 6 in Thomapple Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto. Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with nghts in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described In Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended Common street address (if any); 4191 Thomapple Hills Dr« 6. Middlevlile, Mt 49333* 9162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the rrxjrtgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dunng the redemption period. Attenhon homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party for^osing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; May 15.2025 Trott Law. PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642*2515 1561571 (06*15)(06-05) See SAXON on 14 L * & < . 1 k Bln«' Y A. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO; THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public hearing on Thursday. June 12 th . 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Town­ ship HaH. 5463 South M-43, Hastings, Michigan 490^ within the Township, to consider the following variance request: Paul and Shelly Bartzen are requesting retroactive relief from Sections 8.4, 10.2, 10.24, 16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance for a residential ac­ cessory building on a nonconforming tot of record located at 4080 S. Shore Drive, Delton, Ml 49046 (parcel number 08-07-070-005-00). If granted, the variance request would altow the residential accessory building to encroach a combined total of one (1) tool into the required side yard setbacks. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set back ten (10) feet from a skte tot fine on noncontorming lots of record in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district. The appli­ cant is proposing side yard setbacks of less than ten (10) feet. Thus, a variance has been requested. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available tor re­ view at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. Michigan 49058, during regu­ lar business hours 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p,m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible at www.hoDetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals al the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Arnencans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing, to individuals with disabilities al the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Hope Township Hall 5463 South M*43 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948*2464 « < -4 ,f z i'J. J r 1 a." A ■K * J’ 4 ' fl 13 «• >■ » Thursday, May 22, 2025 I w r ■ □ Setbacks can’t keep Saxon trio from regional success v\ r* i A m www.HasHngsBonner com I p fl s ♦ k X 4 Ji TWaM" • > ( 4 �^8 t: 14 Thursday, May 22, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I www.HastingsBanner.com Lion freshman headed to D4 Finals in hurdles races Brett Bremer Sports Editor . d A - *........ - • -i I I s ♦u X i a I I I V \\l w 1 vx > J Hastings sophomore Caroline Randall runs to a time of 11 minutes 33.32 seconds to win a regional championship in the 3200-meter run Friday at the MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by Williamston. SAXON winning the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.28 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 39.27. Both times are new personal records for Wood, Harper Creek had three of the top five guys in the high jump with all three qualifying for the state finals. Senior Kaden Sears won it clearing 6-2 and senior teammate Tre’Quon Cotton also cleared 6-2 to place sec­ ond. Fellow senior Preston Welsh was fifth clearing the bar at 6-0. The two Beaver teams had a handful of other state qualifying performances on both the boys’ and girls’ sides. Continued from Page 13 4x200-meter relay in 1:46.66. Bea­ ver junior Julia Faber joined Hoyt, McBride and Robinson in winning the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 4:10.32. Harper Creek took the boys’ meet with 130 points. Parma Western was second with 118.75 ahead ofWilliamston 73, Marshall 45.75 and Eaton Rapids 45. The Saxon boys closed the day with nine points. Senior hurdler DJ Wood had a big day for the Harper Creek boys 1 r* and the girls 22. The Lion ladies had a top eight finish in three of the four relays as well as a handful of medal winning performances on the track. The top individual finish for the Ma­ ple Valley girls came from junior Athena Morehouse who was fourth in the 400-meter dash with a season-best time of 1 minute 5.36 seconds. Lion junior Izabelle Soper set personal records in both the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. She placed sixth in the 1600 in6:43.15and eighth in the3200 in 15:33.02. Lion sophomore Audrey Burpee ran to a sixth-place lime in the 300-meter low hurdles. The Lion 4x800-meter relay team of junior Ariel Kenyon, sophomore Leannah Johnson, sophomore Kenzie Soper and Izabelle Soper opened the day on the track placing fifth in the 4x800-meter relay in 12:31,38. Freshman Noelle Clinkscales, senior Izabelle Taylor, Burpee and fresh­ man Lydia Emerick placed eighth in the 4x200-meler relay in 2:05.03. The Lion team of junior Sienna Lowe. Emerick, Burpee and Morehouse closed the meet with a fourth-place time of 4:40.45 in the 4x400-meter relay. Lansing Christian senior Ava Mustapha was a four-time champion on the day to lead the Pilgrims. She won the long jump with a mark of 16 feet 4.75 inches and the 100-meter dash in a personal record time of 12.56. She also swept the hurdles titles taking the 100s in 15.18 and the 300s in 46.84. Mustapha’s sophomore teammate Adri­ enne Mitchell won two individual races. She set her PR at 5:53.82 in winning the 1600-meter run and then finished first in the 3200 with a time of 12:56.30. The only individual win for the regional champs from Concord came from freshman Annie Saenz in the high jump. She cleared 5-2 in that event, and she was also a part of winning 4x 100-meter relay and 4x4()0-meter relay teams for the Concord girls. The Hornets also had a number of second and third place finishes throughout the day. Johnson in the hurdles and Morrice senior sprinter Logan Smith were the only guys to win multiple individual events. Smith took the 100-meter dash in 10.86 seconds and the 200-meter dash in a personal record time of 22.41. Johnson also placed fourth in the longjump, and a few other top finishes helped power the Manchester boys to their regional title. He won his first varsity 110-meter high hurdles race and placed second in his first varsity 300-meter hurdles race. He has only gotten faster since then. Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nev­ ins-Davis qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Track and Field Finals in both hurdles races with his times at the regional meet hosted by Concord High School last Friday. Nevins-Davis set his personal record in the 110 hurdles at 16.19 seconds to place third at the regional and ran to a time of 43.41 sec­ onds in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles which placed him sixth in that race. He cut nearly half a second from his previous best time in the 110s. “Kelvin has worked really hard all season to improve his form going over the hurdles and speed in between the hurdles. Repeti­ tion at practice and hurdle drills have really helped him see improvements this season,” Lion head coach Jennifer Burpee said. Manchester junior Grant Johnson won that 110-meter high hurdle race in 14.84 seconds and Climax-Scotts senior Luke Lawrence was the runner-up in 15.14. Johnson also won the 300 hurdles in 39.70. Senior sprinter Jeremiah Penny had the only other scoring performance for the Ma­ ple Valley boys at frie regional placing third in the 400-meter dash with a time of 54.28 seconds. He was a little over a second behind Lansing Christian junior Noah Adcock who was the runner-up. The top two in each event at the regional qualified for the MHSAA L.P. Division 4 Finals which will be held May 31 at Hudsonville’s Baldwin Middle School, as well as others who met the preset state qualifying times and measurements. For the first time this spring, it was also possible for student-athletes to qualify for the finals “early” at select meets tlvoughout the season by meeting even tougher standards. The Maple Valley boys were 13th as a team and ±e girls 11 th in a field of 16. 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A ■ •* I 1 J ? > Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer 4 , r ,5 f t I • X ^1 ft 5) r J fT' I b •iIj I ■ 1 ( l/’. b « I. ^|?wVtt0noa39dofl ismmu8 nsidtev yvsH . nianibnste .veQ tehomsM no ahBfnsi • -•••« ” JKiomsM eneielsV egniJseH srlt toTnoit Navy veteran Summer Robertson delivers remarks on Memorial Day, standing in front of the Hastings Veterans Memorial, where a crowd had gathered. Photos by Jayson •A ■777^ j .beieriisg heri bwoio e aisdw Bussa Bttf ♦T to one’s country is agnostic to things that typically divide us race, religion, politics, economic standing and background. “Veterans are a diverse group wed­ ded to the belief that America is a country worth fighting for and dying for,” Robertson said. In addition to Robertson’s words, two wreaths were placed, one to honor all veterans and one for POWMIA. Two members of the Hastings High School Marching Band, Megan Ramey and Owen Boge, performed “Taps” before the procession moved over to the bridge where a wreath was tossed into the Thomapple River to honor military personnel who See HONOR on 4 < 5< <♦ E'looilsS rielHiieniteGH wiaasi SSOS la aaalO rite^t }E gfimolqib .ynoniBiso tnsmBonsnimoo t 1 Molly Macleod 1 zi ’^bhov/ vrM ycbi- j. i' v. iUi J I ’n^wor^nniq^ I I ( 1 i noil 0'J Li bl 1( . G'hS m5i8v2Toori'J?-bstA . 1; dr^iimbGbiw 2T®dcnsm bdbnDi 1-91 01 Bfimolqtb luo ■ .-'jiGOffinoa djfvz ?nch. .?jn3bu38 agofirioxc r; ! vnimibt .vcboJ" DfiiitubBTji 2HH biaa ' jHcq orh iy/0" .noendo^ .71C7 ±0"/ TCh k'- ii.'ori 225!iniJO^ wsfi fl! 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Il •* I• * X: •| Z<BoWDMWao I I 2^ .b b X.'. r t *s f J Commissioners discuss concerns over Johnstown Twp. solar farm * % 4 > ? •>* ** ■& 9 tv A I it A '« 4 < Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer 1 I iG5 j‘ odt i il'j v' j^iff 2jf§OTyo(n9 « Editor iiCOL lo zafiD :'lTC.d j2 rfeiH zfli^H i’ • Hastings High School’s Class of 2025 receives diplomas at 149th commencement ceremony i bodstMn^ lOlibJ -lEirlT HWOq k In today’s American culture, the word “hero” certainly gets tossed around quite a bit, but the label is often applied in the wrong place. That was the crux of a speech delivered by Summer Robertson, a Hastings resident who served six years in the United States Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Robertson, also the veterans navigator for Barry County Community Mental Health and first vice commander for the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, spoke on Monday during Memorial Day obser­ vances held in Hastings. Robertson addressed a crowd that had gathered in front of the Veterans V B Memorial near Tyden Park, one of two stops that a small Memorial Day parade made as it crawled north on Broadway, Robertson spoke on how athletes, movie stars and politicians are often labeled as heroes. “The true heroes are not the quar­ terbacks who successfully execute Hail Mary passes and the baseball players who hit walk-off home runs,” Robertson said from the podium. “It isn’t the Hollywood actor who looks good dodging imaginary bullets and fake explosions. It’s the military vet­ erans, the police officer, the firefight­ er and others that risk, and far too often lose, their lives protecting and defending us all.” She also pointed out that service Hastings High School’s Class of 2025 is enjoying its first week in the ‘real world’ this week after Thursday, May 22’s commencement ceremony. Hastings Area School System Board of Education members and administrative staff handed out diplomas to 194 graduates last week, along with certificates to seven foreign exchange students. “Today, for many of us, is bittersweet,” said HHS graduating senior Micah Johnson. “Over the past 15 years, we have spent countless hours of hard work and sacrifice which has led us to be in these seats today. This day, we recognize and celebrate these amazing accomplish­ ments, as this may be the last time we all gather here as the Class of 2025.” Thursday’s ceremony saw sever­ al speakers from the class and staff. Graduating seniors joined the rest of the choir to sing “Slipping Through My Fingers” under the direction of HHS choir director Andrew Moore. Later on, HHS band director Spencer White led the band and its graduating seniors in a per­ formance of “American Flourish.” Lilyah Solmes is this year’s HHS vale­ dictorian. Solmes addressed her class­ mates on Thursday, congratulating them for their hard work and imparting some advice. “Next time there is an opportunity you want, I challenge you to ask for it. Advocate for yourself. You might be surprised what you can do if you just ask with confidence,” Solmes said. Though career and academic success is important, Solmes warned that social connections are just as crucial in life. “Cherish your friends, and don’t dis- ?.-L'M• 4. This Hastings graduate smirks after successfully smuggling in a confetti popper, which he and others set off during the cap toss. Phoiosby Molly Macleod Gracious grads X*! • fi * I BT / •r.v b» 1 'J 9 y♦ r^:- :r .^' ft* > 1 I Mflr * s a V s * K •A? F tr K ’A ,^7 i ■A s. * ■'1! V“ r-=fr A X. s * •r* ■I 4 ' .4 * t Kk I V •I if \ » ■ Seniors at Delton Kellogg High School wait patiently for their turn to turn their tassels at last week’s graduation ceremony on May 22. Look for a full recap of the DK seniors’ final festivities next week in the June 5 edition of The Banner. Coverage of Lakewood and Thornapple Kellogg’s graduation ceremonies can be found in this weekend’s editions of The Reminder and The Sun and News, respectively. The following week’s editions, on June 7, will feature the graduation ceremonies for Maple Valley and Caledonia high schools. Courtesy photo See CEREMONY on 4 I The construction of a utility-scale solar farm in Johnstown Township has some residents, as well as local and county officials, concerned whether Consumers Energy is livw ing up to its promises. The Barry County Planning Commission approved, by a 6-1 vote, plans for the solar farm, also known as the Spring Creek project, that will be located on what pre­ viously was about 1,500 acres of farmland in Johnstown Township during a meeting last September. The vote came about a month after the Barry County Board of Commissioners OK’d an ordinance regulating the operations of solar farms within the county. The solar farm is scheduled to become operational in 2026 and is projected to generate 140 mega­ watts of power - enough to power 25,000 homes. The project comes as Consumers seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renewable energy projects in response to state laws that were passed in 2023 that call for Michigan to achieve a 100-percent clean energy standard by 2040. But, with work on the solar farm now underway, concerns are being raised once again. Nancy Carter, who lives on Banfield Road, said her husband came home frustrated after attend­ ing a recent Johnstown Township Board of Trustees meeting. See SOLAR on 2 I ... I i- T !<■+ p I. 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Keep it here. t �> ^-e 7 ,1'^ *v 2 Thursday, Moy 29, 2025 ^4 HASTINGS BAUMER City council OKs Green and Market streets project on split vote WWW HastingsBanner com Crew.s will dig up both streets to ac­ cess w'atcr utilities underneath, replacing sanitary and storm sewers, lead waler ser\ ices and private sewer laterals within the public right of way. Market Street will have il.s water main replaced. When utility work is completed and roads are repaved, there will be several changes coming to Green Street aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. A mini-roundabout is set to be installed al the intersection of Green and Market Street, which will fit within the currently existing right of way. The street is also set to be widened from its current 26-foot width to 30 feet, allowing for the addition of two, 4-foot marked bike lanes on each side of the street. Markel Street will also change from 36 feet to 39.5 feel wide. Bike lanes will be installed on Markel as well. A pedestrian island on Green Street will be added near the hospital, along with button-activated signs to alert drivers without heavily impeding traffic. Residents along Green and Market streets will have access to their homes at all times during the project. J i I f t ‘ I * I I 4 ww « V 7 «R-t * i * I J 1 ■ wx '' ' IJ I J 8,1? 1 ' ■ fe*» II *f I -wr I- L ' I - b l J t • • I vr T <4 • » lJ laL-s-:-- r- i r •' Il' ] 'Sk \ h"*, ■i lei * . --j I f t '■r ' f -1 • r’ u • « Jr .1 f k J I k. I if i ■ ' j I I4 T 9 I { •r U, ZZIB <i"" V, 4 9 ( I I k f * J. I <»• * rl* V I =■ aZ « J city council meeting only allows the city to capture taxable value from the Meijer property. Jon Rocha and Norm Barlow voted against the agreement on Tuesday. Council member Jacquie McLean was absent. Hastings City Manager Sarah Moy­ er-Cale said the city’s sewer services extend roughly as far west as Flexfab's 1699 M-43 Hwy facility, while city water extends roughly as far as the Dollar Tree store at 1325 M-43 Hwy. Rutland Township’s most recent offer to the City ofHastings asked for a 425 agreement for the Meijer property only. Rutland asked that properties located between the Meijer store and where city services end now have the option to hook up with city sewer and water once it is extended. Those property owners would pay the city for their utility usage. However, Rutland is unwilling to share taxable value with the city from those properties, citing concern about losing a significant chunk of its tax base. The city’s counteroffer now goes back to Rutland Township for its board to review. The potential fora Meijercomingto Barry County was kept alive this week after Hastings City Council members voted to move forward with 425 agreement negotiations with Rutland Township. Council members voted 5-2 on Tuesday to move forward with a 425 “island” agreement with Rutland Township that would extend city sew­ er and water service to the potential Meijer parcel at the northeast junction of M-43 and M-37 west of Hastings. Council members voted that should other properties in Rutland wish to hook up with city sewer and water in the future, further negotiations will then be made. The motion voted on at Tuesday’s I I n < City of Hastings and Rutland Twp. continue negotiations on Meijer 425 deal RAWS fum ■an ** *■ '■ « ».• M wv* ft .4 * aJ ______ «n (txkomt • nr 4*^ i K, ♦ Plans for renovations to Green and Market streets have laid out a mini­ roundabout at the intersection, aiming to both improve traffic flow and act as a traffic-calming feature File photo • 1 I I I’ • 7; < tt c. • LX f‘ <d t t A 1 i < r UV w-*-' * 3 1 r- * * .17 '.4 >-n:® .. w«_ ; U • I A I* ***" F I Molly Macleod Editor 4 »w wv •0- I •R 1*7 .V 1 . * H » I - ii, * k I r •W I . I f f t XR * t -j » ^_» t 1 j MM • J' < i! M r «« » w I K 4. t ' I r I I tJ I I ?*• I « I I A. fc* < I r t ru' m ;> L X i « I AJ ' A. • t%iu F-r • < A.* <> • i * :1 Jr • WI VW* r I.J» II' I* w A 7. • /nr -' I ,< 9 ( « I 9 > :w*-<9 » liTn Cl t I JUS >. M.1 > O'i . \n I L^: • I II W' ^''■a * • ■vr s. .4 I 1 I »* s . .;*a-r' • * X I I** s t I I J . raR" •> < A V 1!! •i S » A TW* ■f'9 / r r*? »i I l< ««K J % /■ . f 9 •r I HI <: J I 1 K 9 ir t KIABI I » J j s * Far li’< t 4 t 1 I 9«MiXUJJ__ • R'.r. ffTK* I rI I cf al iusu « * V* « * • > I ''•■’/ r.’ ■ j /a // I I• A. > I I t *t * / . r *1 1 R rr f T'- r* V 9 i 4^ Rl r i <40^ JU f' s. / I #»-* . s® <^T a** r. 'It;* f JIJ The Hastings City Council on Tues­ day approved a bid by Kamminga & Hoodvoels to complete improvements on Green and Market streets in down­ town Hastings. Ihe accepted bid for $5,812,484.55 marks the final hurdle cleared ft)r the project before shovels hit the ground. Terry Slcnzelbarton voting to reject the bid. Mike Bergeron, Jordan Brehm, Ann Devroy and Dave Tossava voted in favor of' the bid. Jacquie McLean wa.s absent on T uesday. The (ireen Street project will over­ haul the road from Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway. Construction on Market Street will span from Green Street to Stale Street. Two construction windows are being considered for the project, depending on when contractors have the ability. Construction on the project could begin between now and November ofthis year, continuing from April through July of 2026. Otherwise, the project could begin construction in the spring of 2026, wrapping up in November. ixru.* 4 I I Molly Macleod Editor 'Zi' 4 Hastings City Council members on Tuesday approved the final site plan for the Bachman Fields planned unit development on the northeast end of town. The development will bring 119 detached, single-family homes to Hastings. File photo '■'.^ij5 1 1 » V• r I • • *1 ♦ ir o I A e •• J* -5^- I A I VJ'IllI u< t* • * I •V ■ ' • I < 1 ^a''" « K 1 f » 5^* • 1 t I I -1 J A 4 H 1 > '.’i 99* * I r ’0-H« > I 1 id >*** « I f 1 Tv^iW .e Vk I j J* I I 4 1 »* lk rn9 s < • /JnMUij « «v*A** « t I* 1 bN W’’ ivi I #• / I !»*• rj!«*^-' jft 1 9 b^ F ' 1 i*.—, L£x: <«* * I > t A J I ‘■M v> J .T >*** A^* I I* i 4^,.; -r ’ I : -.jftysnn I i. < I I * I SOLAR Bachman Fields final site plan approved Molly Macleod Editor posed building 119 detached sin­ gle-family homes on a 38.25-acre parcel at 900 Bachman Road. The development, which will be built in four phases depending on market satu­ ration, will consist ofa combination of ranch-style and two-story homes. The Bachman Fields development will be adjacent to the existing Woodlawn Meadows planned unit development. More housing is officially on its way to Hastings after Hastings City Coun­ cil members voted unanimously, 7-0, on Tuesday to approve the final'site plan for the Bachman Fields planned unit development. Green Development Ventures LLC and Allen Edwin Homes have pro- THE MOSTf RUSTEDjNAMBIN <“ w *« « •* tr '—9 SHERRIFF GOSLIN •- 4 * < ir > «MR ' «r ■.F-" C** « i 4 * W *1 • -.-r •*> • • < * * * *>. • t 1* * i.' -V •* I X' * *w •> ■ 5 >» * •i • * 4k..- «•* r x- l- <1 I iST’. > t- 4 V V- a r ( * - ■ < - 4l»^•• •-iT 9"f r. 9* » « « f * ' *• • ' * i-. C' * ■jiTimirTi"' in iz. w V* t 4 ' A* “ 'k •1 < J *• P 1- * * 9 <•' n FOR YOUR FRf E u..> « ■ i ’>• I 1 If- INSPECTION «» W ’7 • r- • .? 4-: * option to bypass local government approval for clean energy projects and seek approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission for projects with a capacity of 50 megawatts or more. That would include the Spring Creek project, though Consumer representatives previ­ ously stated they look to work wiffi local governmental units on such initiatives. And, concerns over the project aren’t just being heard at the township level. After listening to comments at a pre­ vious county board meeting. District 1 Commissioner Bob Teunessen said he went to the site of the solar farm to get a firsthand look. I drove down Hickory Road, there was just a sense of reality that just hit me,” Teunessen said at the board’s May 27 meeting. “It was a sense of, ‘Wow, that’s really here now. Teunessen also described the orange-col­ or silt fence lining the site as an “eyesore.” “If it was green or black or camo, or something else,” said District 3 Commissioner David Jackson, “it’s just eye-catching when it’s orange.” But, both Teunessen and Jackson stat­ ed county officials had worked to ensure ±e planning for the solar farm included a decommissioning process, as well as for it to be bonded. done our due diligence as commissioners to try to write a strict ordinance on this stuff,” Teunessen said. Jackson added he hopes to have Consumers officials at an upcoming f meeting to help address some of the recent questions that have been raised. “Maybe there’s some things we can work with them and promote better change in there or at least some com­ munication as to why this is going on like it is,” Jackson said, “There were a few other questions we don’t have the answers to.... We’ll have an update for that shortly.” 1 “(He) was disappointed to learn that Consumers Energy has not followed through with its commitment to attend the meetings and provide updates to residents,” Carter said. “We’ve accepted that it is going to occur, but would like * to understand the current status and what we should expect in the future.” Sheri Babcock, Johnstown Township clerk, confirmed that representatives for the power company have not been at recent township meetings. “Not the veiy recent ones,” Babcock said. “They were coming to every meet­ ing. But, now that the project is under­ way, they haven’t been at ±e last couple.” While maybe not sitting in the crowd at board meetings, Babcock added Consumers officials did have an infor­ mation table set up at the township’s pancake breakfast on April 26. Also, the township official said some of the recent concerns are by residents who were not aware of the project, despite discussions over the solar farm dating back more than two years. We had lots of people here (at meetings) at the beginning,” Babcock said. “Right now, we’ve had people who said they didn’t know this was going on. They’re seeing sometliing happening and they want to know what’s going on. “They’re concerned,” she added. “There’s not a lot of people who want to see a solar farm taking over our farmland.” But, while sharing many of the same concerns, Babcock said there’s little local officials can do. “There’s no control at the township level, at the county level,” she said. “The state took all that away.” Legislation approved under Gov. 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Rory Moore then gave the opening invocation, followed by Master of Ceremonies, Al Warren. After Conner led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, Sarah Knight and the Delton High School Band presented a patriotic medley. Next, guest speakers included Paul Krajacic, a recipient of the Purple Heart award who served as a specialist fourth class in the United States Army in Viet­ nam, Jay Campbell, a sergeant in the U.S. Army in Kosovo, and retired Master Sergeant Robert Peeters from the U.S. Air Force. Mick Lane performed the ceremony song. Jerry Frost, Alex Liceaga, Andre Liceaga and Rico Liceaga gave ±e De­ ceased Honor Roll presentation. After the Honor Guard of Hastings American Legion Post 45 Honor Guard I I a*a’ M&A* * vn ■5»" li V / A « t 1 t / A i I i •'.y J I I. I• » '.5.^ *•« t 4 . h .1 • I ,v•A* •Sa' * : i V 1 •»** •• A— J. .5151'..^ bl.' ' '‘A. t «)T • ' I.J lS • -»/ • k I * B ’Ll •< ♦H T. -tTr i 6.1 SR' ' 'K. M f i » K - Ho a » 1. 4 'Hi 4 < -< 4 I * '• li. *. 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He stayed there for 24 years and retired as a sergeant first class, E7. Warren grew up in Orangeville Township. He raised his family in the area and has a daughter who went through the Delton Kellogg School system. Warren said he looks forward to orga­ nizing ±e Orangeville Veterans Memo­ rial service every year, continuing it for as long as he can and prays that someone will come forward to carry on the Or­ angeville Veterans Memorial tradition. •W / ♦ • A f u 4 » ! rs I R t 1 A# j:?. ...... > i. R *. .. r f > V '3 J I > HILLARY HATCH Public Affairs Specialist i ‘f r« 'i .1 I If you applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsid­ eration or hearing request, you can check the status online using your free personal my Social Security account. I -I 1 A-' iM nt •'nJ’S •w '** 1 J .* r *< “Zi*. * >> «:r' s » ad .•* Y » I V •R. ' / It 7^:— '■ f *12h. :r * J• k..-L .' -k. 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You never know who might become your a And above all, Solmes said, confi­ dence is key. "In whatever you do. be confident " Jett Barnum and Kalli Koning led the "Remember When" section of the y commencement, where seniors remi­ nisce on the many memories that stick out to them k for better or tor worse A from the last 15 years of schtMil A handful of graduating seniors 5 snuck in confetti blasters under their gowns, which were set ofi during the cap loss ill the end of Ihursday's cer­ Hastings High Schcxji lex tbah coach Jamie Murphy urged graduates to keep their eyes open for opportunities emony. It led to a colorhil display of flying mortarboard and confetti. Hastings head krotball coach Jamie Murphy was chosen as the keynote speaker for the C lass of 2025. His lesson to the graduating class focused on looking for opportunities of you," said Murphy. or e 1 sc «* they may pass by. ft! Opportunities are there for a moment, and your decisions or inde­ cisions in those moments will chart It's so important to pay attention to what’s happening around because your path. And when you're lost and unsure of your direction in life, find K a way lo sene others," he said And remember most opportunities don't happen twice that's how opportunity work.s in life. You don’t know when or how it will happen, but opportunity w ill happen It will happen to each and every one I jigmccring Iteign Program Award I Lilvah Solmes. I ' Information Tcchnokigy Program /Award Carter Favreau. Fate The Uind Award Mathew Ixhman. Instrumental Aris Department Award Melany Vargas Choral Arts fkpanment Award Hayley Rasey. Visual Arts Department Award - Mia Miller L>anguage Arts Department Aw ard (hvdrcva Crriswold. Math Department Award - Isabel (iec. Science Department - Victor D, ' Camp Award Alyson Miller i SvKial Studies Department Award # best friend," she said. : Ondreya Griswold. L(K ALSC HOLARSHIPS L H. Lamb Scholarships - Naomi Grummet and Zoe \Aalson. Paul Peterson 5>cholarships Brianna Darling and Alex Flikkema. Hastings Athletic liooslcrs Scholarships Jett Bamum, Isabel Gee, 1 Rachael Hewitt and Kennedy Lew is, Woody Wyngarden Memorial Scholarship - Abigail Schoemcr. Andrea M. Storrs Scholarships- Jett Bamum and Rachael Hewitt FFA Alumni Scholarship Awards j (iarrett Dunn and Kassandra Harton, ■ First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Memorial Scholarship Kalli Koning. Grand Rapids Building Services (GRBS) Perseverance Scholarship Noah GrilTilh. Paulsen Trust Scholarship Victoria Tack. I Financial FOCUS R Union Bank Scholarship - Isabel Gee. College Initiative Scholarships - Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor 423 N, Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 ! Member SiPC Observe Save for Education Day with a 59 plan Whether vour children are in grade school or high penses such as housing, books • Increase over time You could reallocate your day and more. school, they'll be leaving for • Flexibilits. The variety care expenses once your child college or trade school before of qualih ing expenses ma\ enters school, which could you know it With the cost of surprise you. For example. education rising, now is the you can pay for off-campus time to prepare for that day. housing (up to the cost of Starting to invest when on-campus room and board), be a substantial amount each month • Riwie\i' \our sayings o\er finte. Many things can change your child is bom is often a student loan repayments (up over time — your available ■eat way to build a stmng to a $10,000 lifetime limit). dollars. M w financial future. Even if your children are older, you can still make progress and po- lentially reap tax benefits b)' contributing to a 529 educa­ tion savings plan. Contribu­ tions arc made with after-tax education costs, and computers and comput- investment er-relaled accessories, includ- choice of college, financial ing printers, internet access and educational sofh^are used perfonnance. aid options and the number of children you're pros iding for. You have the flexibilitv* to change y our contributions. primarily by the plan beneficiarv. * You mav « even be able to roll over unused funds to a Your financial advisor can dollars, accumulate with no Roth IRA for your beneficia- help you determine how a 529 federal income tax and can 7, switch beneficiaries or roll plan can fit into your overall be withdrawn for qualified y» J /*• I H F A Ss. ■nd Brrrran Rner HFNPA SchnfMihip^ z Carter FavTcau, Naomi GnimmeL Seth Pirtle and Zoe Watson. KCC Bertha and Maijorie Smith Scholarship - Abigail ^hocmer. KCC Jim Owens Memorial Industrial Trades Scholarship - Miles Lipsey. KCC SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company's Workforce Empowerment Scholarship - Miles Lipsey. KCC Union Electric Scholarship Emma Jeanette. Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Scholarship - Hastings - Kyle Morgan. Coach and Kathleen Clarcy Scholarship - Isabel Gee. Coleman Agency Scholarship - Hayley Rasey. Eldon P. Willard Scholarship - Micah Johnson. Emil Tyden Founders Scholarship Isabel Gee. GFWC Hastines Women’s Club "Jumpstart Your Future" Scholarship Lilvah Solmes. Gies Family Scholarship - Anika AstJes HI FI S< HOI ARSHIPS I I Hayings ( ar I li^ <H4ardiTp I huh Raixbii Helen Mft<i Sebnarsh^ Ham h LXjIi4»tK IsahciU Itanaih and J.rd\r Wmterv Howard and I x><w V^iDeU Sebkiarshtp^ Br.inKkwi Simmom md Memphu Ufnie Robert Cmc) Schobnhip Brand* w! Simmcm iicrbm J. Rctnhardi ^w^twibwhi^ Ondrtya GrbweM Gladys CJims Scbibrshipi Tanner .k* Arm strong. Carter Favreau and by«e Pcieraon Rutfl Tangentroni Memonal Scholar^wp Brmdon Simmons, Roficllen L A Paul L Siegel Schobrshtps Isabel (lee. Ashley Norru and Prnton Meece Damian A Sara de( iv« WelLRovmded Scholarship Brooklyn SinckUnd William Czindcr Scholanhip (.Tmstian Boniface Bcatnee Fisher NK'ollin Scholanh^ JoDce Gaskill arx) Alan Li Brad and Karm Johnson Scholarship - Micah Johnson BrxKx D. Fisher Scholarship Isabel (>ee Dana Burgess Hastings High School Alumni Association Scholarships Rachel King. Alan Li, Preston Mcece, and Hay ley Rasey Dale and Merry Osaenhetmer Trades - Technical Scholarship Christian Boniface. Hastings Kiwanis Club Scholarships JoDec f bskill and Rachael Hew itt Hastings Insurance Scholarship Jett Bamum. Hastings Rotary Club Scholarships Rachael Hewitt and Micah Johnson. Vai "Bub" Bennett Spnngcr Scholarship Keegan Nicholson. Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M Pierce Scholarship - Bnxiklyn Strickland. George Wibalda Scholarship fXvnald Kuck. I>aiTy Baum Scholarship - Flitah Randall. Carl and Loretta Schoessel Community Service and Leadership Scholarships Donald Kuck and -4 ’ 14 •T I Ai’ ( } t /• J I vour child's best educational Whether you're exploring this • Tax Advantages. Your pth forward. So, how can opportunity for the first lime y ou budget for a 529 for y our or reviewing your current child, when you have compel- plan. Save for Education Day .. 1 I ![ on 5/29 is good time to do it ing financial priorities? federal income tax when you • Senv early and regularly use them for elementary or Consider setting up automatic secondan school tuition transfers into a 529 account, including vocational schools even if it feels like a small ten by , Edward Jones * for use by wiir local Ednard and some online courses and amount. Taking a few minutes Jones Finoficial Aihwr. Ed- degree programs — regis­ tered apprenticeships, and qualified higher-education ex- This article uuv writ­ ward Jones. Member SIPC to set it up now can help pay for four years of y our child's education in the future. t i (* <4 A •3 1 w *»r.. *z*’ * f k Tss*-': -ifxs*-" I ? ■* ) >• ' 19)1 I iir s “/I *-* t’ I i V A ' i w • 4* « »i'* 1 •A ; •* cialir^ ro€k>s^:..« disnlaii3<,.,C^ > >» J’ f j 4 1 i t >0*-, ,w*" 1^’ > I i A .J e J* * •1 I / I V * ■;*n 9 n . •*?» v> I*' 9 - 1 ' T i . kA " * ,I f 4 "'i '-.u^ j c **'■’ (I .• -^ A vi 4 ) 4 »* I A** ’ I i 1 I 1 t I / I I I t I I z I . * r .. < .1 * « ' • • h)-* I •^ra*,-: ■>*f=v51 j.: ^*^'0 ) V * i • .r I Kennedy Lewis. PARTICIPATION AWARDS Early College Recognition - Keegan Sutfin and Alexya Vazquez. Dual Enrollment Certificate Program ( g'Sfii- I I i 1 r f t *1 nf* M* IV« 4 I 1 yf ft ■ A « * «A w I Ma '• * r*. 4* SU, >4 <►* >H 1 « Ml>« * A Recognition Garrett Dunn. National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist - Lilyah Solmes. George "Buzz" Youngs Awards Isaac Friddle and Jordan Milanowski. <« « t * -t c-3iwi3S3fr'; I • ifi. ft t A >-A • » • « n 1 * €Kl < Athletic Honors Awards - Jett Bamum. Isaac Friddle, Naomi Grummet Rachael Hewitt, Troy Hokanson, Micah Johnson, Kennedy Lewis, Jordan Milanowski, Brandon Simmons and Keegan Sutfin. 4 *k. r r 9MM r' -4 * ^0 •'•ar r7>^.4 ... ' A> •A.\4l I f • ^5? c<T ■ Cj Ifjf--- n -"-i **•'.... X nd* »bs * *.« . "J ?»• 11 « «« *» f r* r* A < • # '•A • * 1 V4 >> n Saxon Scholar Athlete Awards - Jett Bamum, Jordan Milanowski, JoDee Gaskill, AIvson Miller, Isabel Gee, MaeLynn Miller, Naomi Grummet Jayse Peterson, Rachael Hewitt Heaven Simmet Jordan Humphrey. Brandon Simmons, Micah Johns(xi, Lilvah Solmes, Donald Kuck, Brooklyn . PH ♦ i F < < a 3 Z. I *1 'X > * *9 & ■ t At X •e» J- r* Strickland, Kennedy Lewis, Victoria Tack, Miles Lipsey and Melany Vargas. MHSAA Scholar Athletes - Jordan Milanowski, Naomi Grummet Rachael X « ***. .t ’Ua' >. \ ’* J w ■ t >rn 4. *^'V« V r ^*1? Xk ■ « 1 * 4 M'« * kt V •• 1-8 Scholar Athletes - Jett Barnum, Jordan Milanowski, Isabel Gee, Naomi •> Z -V. ■jOiK; « *w M « ■ J Simmons, Micah Johnson, Lily ah Solmes and Kennedv * Lewis. <, f A :A! i biZi A , *1 •s ,• 1 9 w « 'M *. Hewitt, Jayse Peterson, Brandon Grummet Rachael Hewitt Brandon Simmons, Micah Johnson, Donald Kuck, s ■»i. M s ?• • 1 f s > ! I 1 '^\X. , » I* • ; s Kennedy Lewis and Victoria Tack. t« * II 4 X » .{ tA '•* *• J *a< * Ml t i ii L«2^' 9 y .* « V lA « S.' r ’I aS « w w. Il { w • .i'i ?K ^6k _ • M I i.i t X k <** Continued from Page 1 k> I u ument al the end of the Avenue of (k 4*A •k t stops, the Honor Guard in attendance a Vietnam-era Army Reserve veteran. Barry Wood, with a 22-year career in at Riverside Cemelen at the Grand the military, delivered a brief address V .s V « 4v »5 *_ :f r .h's a 1*. L* 1 Wk*' I delivered a rifle salute. The Memorial Dav activities ended V « { I F a tradition of lay ing a wreath by the veteran. This year, it was Bruce Fisher, . I k i Flags. Here, participants have made gravesile of the most recently buried I I I served on and under the seas. At both V A "ti'' * -^4 HONOR * 4 * The Honor Guard from the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings fires off a rifle salute during Monday's Memorial Day observance A '4). ft Army of the Republic (GAR) mon- 3i.*. «<*( I > cr* * » * 4 ff al the cemetery. •• ««q VM «* ' 7*^ . » h 4 •;»* <( t V.,si f iVotld*^ » f ' withdrawals are tree from ■ 4> educational opportunities that May 29 (5/29) as Save for Ed­ V M*r' alod9 A 529 plan can be a valu­ can lead to a promising future. I a i funding Benefits of a 529 plan .'' ’V used dollars elsewhere. difference ucation Day. > A beneficiaries and rolling un- lop of mind is to recognize 1 'A intended. toward * w 6’’’ A 529 plan is, and fewer than a One way to keep a 529 plan -r ■e. .1 If you set aside money even’ month, it can make a big - r r '4 family members afford the t' ..S f 4 a qualified expense, changing able tool for helping your V’ .IV M > 11 ciarv« - contn^l how the funds are used, as you planned and Jones and Morning Consult. 1 t Unfortunalelv, half of »’ Americans don't know what a 529 savings I ■ if *•* 2024 research from Edward 4 1^’ and limits - such as defining building V J and Mempt'u'* owner, vou - not the benefi- for 0*. r bf w Bourassa. Mary Youngs Music & Athletic Memorial Scholarships - Isabel Gee and Micah Johnson. James Metzger Speakers Club Ja Is ^9 /■!. •"'.4 U’ <■ tax free. Strategies f < cate the various guidelines quarter have one, according to A » • Control As the account education expenses federally -rr 54P «> financial strategy and navi- it over lo another 529 plan. I. .4-*X * ' .((* i ^tficr A1 fcnKT*r i CW* Anng r » I MoftyMacbotf w* «w rjp UM Hastings High School senior class recognized at Senior Honors Night u HaStifiQ, ; "J*! h H; ?t * « I* r a rr Mb 4 I :d in < . I iI -.t* « c 1 A 1 / i I I < X W'i !k N. • < J * �1 li i '3. a f f Sen. Albert schedules local office hours in Allegan, Barry counties >I ' srilubeil '1 m '.‘Kt ‘ < fc Jr >. vt * ‘.Ji*.'' ’>5 t I •1 I A '1 I State Senator Thomas Albert State Sen. Thomas Albert has sched­ uled in-district office hours to meet with residents at two locations on Friday, May 30. Albert will kick things off in the Hast­ ings City Hall council chambers, 201 * r E. State St., from 4 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. k Later that day. Albrt will be at the Otsego District Public Library, 401 Dix St., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. State Senator Office hours are open to district res­ Thomas Albert idents to talk about issues related to State government or to request assis­ tance with a state issue. Priority will be given to constituents seeking to discuss issues that require privacy. No appointment is necessary, but space may be limited at some locations. Local office hours in other parts of the 18th Senate District will be scheduled at a later date. The 18th District includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, and Ionia counties. Residents unable to attend office hours may contact Albert's Senate office via email at SenTAIbert@senate.michigan.gov, by calling 517-373-1734 or by calling toll-free at 855-347-8018. Visit Albert's website at SenatorThomasAlbert.com for more information. Til ‘4. T ] . 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Thursday, May 29, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.Ha5tingsBanner.com The Bernard Historical Society and Museum will open its doors for the 2025 summer season on Saturday, June 7, providing a glimpse into the history of early Barry County and its people with more than 40,000 items on display. Dr. Prosper Bernard, a physician who opened his practice in Delton in 1928, along with volunteers, reportedly established the museum in 1962 as a non-profit, state-approved historical society and museum. Since its inception, the mission of the museum has been to collect, protect and present the history of Barry Coun­ ty, according to local historical society officials. It has been run by volunteers and history buffs for the past 63 years, “We have made many upgrades in­ cluding a new cement ramp, walkway, and stairs with railings,” said Mike Wachowski, president of the Bernard Historical Society and Museum. “We are working toward making the museum more accessible.” Repairs have also reportedly been made to the museum and one-room schoolhouse, including to the roof, gut­ ters and soffits. “Since we are self-funded, community donations helped us when we needed it the most,” Wachowski said. Visitors may support the museum by purchasing museum T-shirts, mugs, and local history publications. Credit cards can be used at the museum for purchases and donations. Years Gone By’ is the most popular book we sell because it includes histor­ ical information on local families and businesses, and includes an index of names,” said Wachowski. “The book makes a great gift.” “Years Gone By” was compiled by Dr. Bernard, with local volunteers, and originally published in 1967. The book provides insight into early life in Barry County, starting with the area’s Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes and local settlers. The book includes a name index and r 4 Lt* 7** F k I* I »it L ♦ ♦ •K •f 4 •» ft I Al 4 H ♦ 11 I « I I « I -4 ' V f »* 7. A<, •Hl ' I I The Bernard Historical Society and Museum will open its doors for the 2025 summer season on Saturday, June 7. Courtesy photo personal anecdotes and local legends that trace the development of Barry County. Bernard opened a hospital in 1937, which still stands on site and serves as the main museum building. More than 400 babies were bom there. After serving in the military in World War II, Bernard completed his resi­ dency at the University of Michigan in radiology. With X-ray technology still in its in­ fancy and in high demand in the 1940s, he was known for his expertise. His midcentury X-ray equipment is on display along with other medical implements. Military displays include a drum from the War of 1812, a plane propeller from World War I and two World War II army jeeps. Local tribal artifacts include a dug-out canoe found in Wall Lake in 1971 that is estimated to be at least 150 to 1,000 years old. According to historical society offi­ cials, Bernard was an avid collector of rocks, minerals and gems which are on display at the museum. The North Pine Lake one room school­ house - also known as the Brown School - was built in 1873 and moved from the comer of Pine Lake Road and Lindsey Road to the museum in 1963. Other buildings include a seamstress cottage, blacksmith shop and a replica of a general store from the 1800s, An implement building includes local farm and railroad antiques, along with a collection of gas pumps, license plates and metal signs. Most items were used locally and donated by Barry County families. The windmill is another favorite attraction, according to Wachowski. It was moved to the Delton museum in 1993 from what is now Michigan State University’s Lux Arbor Reserve. The windmill dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s. “People are amazed at what we have here,” Wachowski said. “You have no idea until you come see it for yourself. Plan to spend a few hours.” The Bernard Historical Museum, located at 7135 Delton Road in Delton, will be open Saturdays only from 1 to 5 p.m. through September, and is free and open to the public. For more details, persons may visit online at BemardMuseum.com or search “Bernard Historical Museum” on Facebook. Z)M SAME DAY SERV'ICE AVAILABLE PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS wnc s.> information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: Diary of a Fly” by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild" hike. The wildflower walk is free and self-guided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, May 31— Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon. Get Michigannative grasses, wildflowers and plant mixes grown by the Institute. Pre-orders are open now, pickup on May 31. Additional plants will be available for in-person purchase. Plants can be purchased at CedarCreeklnstitutePlants.com. Saturday, May 31 — Ai White Artist Reception, 10 a.m. to noon. Join the Institute for this season’s talented artist reception showcasing stunning wildlife paintings and carvings by the talented and welcoming Al White. Saturday, May 31 — Healthy Planet, Healthy People lecture series. Lunch: noon to 1 p.m. Program: 1-2 p.m. Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and scien­ tist-engineer, as she discusses the Pope’s encyclical on integral ecology. Discover how this concept promotes solutions that benefit the health of our natural and human communities. This program is in-person only. The program is free to Institute members; non-members must pay $8 for the program. June 1-Sept, 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its u mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: “The Rainbow Hunters” by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighbor­ hood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbovv? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green Trail. Wednesday, June 4 — Stewardship Experience, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the stewardship staff in caring for plants, seed spreading or removing invasive plants. Participants will learn about plant identification, plant communities and ecology. Participants are asked to register online. Wednesday, June 4 Summer Fern Hike (ages 15 and up, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join David Wendling of the Michigan Bo­ tanical Society for a 1.5-mile hike and get an up-close look at the fascinat­ ing world of ferns and mosses. Learn about their differences, vast diversity, identifying characteristics and their variety of habitats. Participants will use the book "Fern Finder" by Anne and Barbara Hallowell. The Institute will have a few copies to borrow, but Staff strongly recommend purchasing the book at the Institute’s gift shop or from online booksellers. Space is limited 10 participants; early regis­ tration is encouraged. Institute mem­ bers can register for the hike for free; non-members must pay $8. Thursday, June 5 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. 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Space is limited 10 participants; early registration is encouraged. Institute members can register for the hike for free; non-members must pay $8. Thursday, June 5 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com I V •I * »* t h ♦ 4 i t k «•A t I I i '.n 3 •p '■ May 1-31 — May Storybook Walk: “Diary of a Fly" by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Harry Bliss. Each day is a new adventure for a fly! Follow Fly’s journey through her first day of school and all the things she learns about herself. After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. May 1-31 — Spring Wildflower Walk. Michigan has many ephemeral wildflowers. Learn about many of these spring beauties and celebrate National Wildflower Week with this “wild” hike. The wildflower walk is free and selfguided on the Lupine Trail. Saturday, May 31— Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to noon. Get Michigannative grasses, wildflowers and plant mixes grown by the Institute. Pre-orders are open now, pickup on May 31. Additional plants will be available for in-person purchase. Plants can be purchased at CedarCreeklnstitutePlants.com. Saturday, May 31 — Al White Artist Reception, 10 a.m. to noon. Join the Institute for this season’s talented artist reception showcasing stunning wildlife paintings and carvings by the talented and welcoming Al White. Saturday, May 31 — Healthy Planet, Healthy People lecture series. Lunch: noon to 1 p.m. Program: 1-2 p.m. Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and scientist-en­ gineer, as she discusses the Pope’s encyclical on integral ecology. Discov­ er how this concept promotes solutions that benefit the health of our natural and human communities. This program is in-person only. The program is free to Institute members; non-members must pay $8 for the-program, Junel-Sept. 30 Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the In­ stitute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donat­ ed to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30—June Storybook Walk: ’’The Rainbow Hunters” by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 — Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green Trail. Wednesday, June 4 — Stewardship Experience, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the stewardship staff in caring for plants, seed spreading or removing invasive plants. Participants will learn about plant identification, plant communities and ecology. Participants are asked to register online. Wednesday, June 4 — Summer Fern Hike (ages 1'5 and up, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-12;30 p.m. Join Da­ vid Wendling of the Michigan Botanical Delton museum set to open for season June 7 1 �r IF V 1 4 1 / i I I 6 Thursday, May 29, 2025 1 THF HASTINGS BANNER li- . WWW HastingsBanner com ■ //•V' ’ ’ J s Hl c. ♦r . fK' »«* 1 V 4 . r * • 4 fe- .V «7 . *. - : :. ✓ •*^ ♦ .fiar I f J If • .fl t 4 ••*w A .’Jr J r I < ^9 tf I * I / f AT r J ij 1 J11 B- L(* R » ; VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM t JKB : 1 .^<.r ■ I r• Hollis Adams Hollis Adams left this world into the arms of our Lord and family members on May 13, 2025. Before he died he said, Every family needs a trailblazer. and I am going ahead to make t sure your houses are ready. Hollis was born to LA and Margaret (Bramblatt) Adams in March 3,1947 in Manchester, TN. He attended schools in New York City, Battle Creek, Ml and Hastings High School. He graduated in 1965. He served three years in Germany. He met and fell in love with Lynda (Lyons) Adams in 19685. They were married on Feb. 1,1969. He loved his family and they had many adventures with him. He was very active in athletics. He fought Golden Gloves and played football and track for Pennfield in Battle Creek and Hastings High. He started a men’s slow pitch team ans they won most of their games. He started HYAA with Don Roy. Burger Chef was their sponsor. He was able to coach his children’s teams and helped David Bassett (dear friend) coach his wife’s softball team. He and Dave Turner coached an undefeated HYAA football team that his son was on to 8-0. He coached an HYAA team that his daughter Brooke was on and encouraged Chelsea in soccer on a YMCA team. He went to every game they played and as many of his grandchildren’s games he was able to. He received many accolades. He was all II J (/ z « SECURITY ment, disability, Medicare, or survi­ vor benefits, or about Supplemental Security Income, visit our webpage at ssa.gov/benefits. Hillary Hatch is the Public Ajfairs Specialist for West Michigan. h)u can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. Continued from Page 3 • Scheduled hearing date and time. • Incomplete applications. • Servicing office location. Publications of interest, depending on the claim and current step in the process. If you have questions about retire- I Worship Togeth er 'ik-.. 4 I, k r 1 4 ft 1 L •V- '’f *» i I i: at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hasttTnc@email.com. Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., RO. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Website: Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings. org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. Assistant Miller, Emma Pastor Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Nursery. and 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor 49046. Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Adams, contact 616-690- School You± Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Z Y r «<? companions. They would hunt lighthouses on the motorcycle, take historical trips out east, visit national parks, traveled all over Michigan and many other states for Jan's genealogy research, and several trips to Jan's beloved Ireland. He also enjoyed working with wood, eventually teaching himself how to make banjos, He hunted and fished in his younger years.went to gas and steam engine shows with his father, umpired high school baseball, and liked to play games such as bridge, checkers, backgammon and chess. Jim was also an avid reader, often reading several books at a time. Over the last 13 years, Jim’s most treasured time was spent with his grandkids, Ethan James and Stella Marie. He spent much of his time with them babysitting, traveling, supporting them in their activities, talking math with Ethan and drawing with Stella. Jim was adamant about never going to Walt Disney World until Ethan and Stella convinced him to go two years in a row. They were two of his favorite trips ever and he had the best time riding the roller coasters with them. He showered them with endless love and support. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Daisy and Paul Metzger; in-laws George and Kathryn(Rourke) Martineau; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Metzger and Karla Metzger; brothers-in-law, Thomas Pouillon, and James Pouillon, and nephew, Jon Isenhower. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet (Pouillon) Metzger; son, Derek Metzger; daughter, Kathryn(Metzger) Yun; grandso, Ethan Yun; granddaughter, Stella Yun; brother, Paul Metzger; sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Ernie Isenhower; sister-in-law, Judy Holt; sister-in-law, Sandy Lake; brother-in-law, Donald Pouillon along with many nieces and nephews that thought the world of ■ him. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Parish 707 South ‘ Jefferson Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 or the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 W Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, located at 328 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 7,2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S Jefferson St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Father Jeff Hanley will officiate. A luncheon will follow the service, with interment to take place afterward at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings, Ml. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visitwww.girrbachfuneralhome.net. /• J ) Jtt* . I. ‘4F\<r/ I ;V ■ 9 J *’■ 8^ I- I ..*4 5t' ^4 « A <! .1 I /> ! lii^ •f • A >i/r i i jf 4 •r» 4 .<• iffS* ' * ^3 >x f I 'i ♦ I 9 4 * t •l ‘ 15*’' 5 I- J-.' ' x> % •» • V' •r t i ! * t « 9 1 ■■ t I f , u »4 I .<ir 1 4: •*t'' .•if 4 J J ..*n Ji .•* I s /• . i5^’ -•I J , T I 4 .. L.^ ..*ft U4.;; 1 5* / * / 'I , 4 6 • f ■ tu r> A^to 9 * > I V' I I / u i‘l ’''■I ■' c — i* I * > p B t’ r** It 1 IJ,- T I * 4 I 'I I V .4 4 I << H1I3 --•I ’ .. A 1 r »• »•' J I4 t 9 I * 1A L'*'w . • - ■' ■ '0^ ’ .if . **1 »■ < •* ./M t*' i r <1 i >1. « ^<4 4 4 X'li*.* * ■ I MSB' ZI* >4 tfB. ■;:rt 1 II f I ' ri ' 't% • ’ I J t.- ’tra; Jbrs) I I •A » > n3 ., (•' .. ttey . 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For over two decades, he served the Middleville community as a beloved barber, a role that allowed him to connect with people from all walks of life. Following his barbering career, Ken dedicated another 20 years to Steelcase, where his hard work and commitment were well recognized. Ken leaves behind his devoted wife of 67 years, Sharon (Myers) Schondelmayer, and their children; Mike, Roxie (Chuck) Visser, and their grandchildren; Rebekka (Garret) Krul, Zachary, Hannah (Eric) Raymer, Amanda (Eric) Breneman, Jacob (Tracey) Visser, KyLeigh Visser, Andrea (Joey) Noffke, Nathan Visser, 11 great­ grandchildren, and sisters-in-law: Marcia Schondelmayer and Janet Schondelmayer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Garner and Clarissa Schondelmayer, daughter-in-law. Sue r i*‘. 11 -- wit._-. ^rss 73 Schondelmayer, and siblings: Milo Schondelmayer. Marjorie Hall, Forest Schondelmayer, Glenn Schondelmayer, Catherine Moma, and John Schondelmayer. Ken was a man of many interests, including antiquing with his brother Glenn and woodworking. He took joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as cutting wood, watching Thornapple-Kellogg sports, and staying close to home. His love for the outdoors was evident as he spent countless hours working around the house and taking his grandkids for quad rides around the property. He developed many friendships at the Pennock Fitness Center, while mornings at McDonald’s were brightened by his regular coffee gatherings. Ken was also a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers, never missing an opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams. Ken’s family will receive friends on Saturday, May 31,2025 from 10 a.m. noon at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville. Private burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. 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Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM •i 4 « * J '♦ ♦ »k 4 k < a i (),'•<’ V « ■ t 5 h I f I 4 i t *' ■ • M I I’ * ** th I « I } ' I N'f — I1 * .i NfiS•V .J I Kenneth O. Schondelmayer methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, * -J** ♦ .*F James Fred Metzger James Fred Metzger of Hastings, Ml passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 22. 2025. t Jim was born in Owosso. Ml on April 7.1949 to Daisy(Gillitand) and Paul Metzger. He graduated from Owosso High School in 1967. Jim graduated with a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in May of 1971 and later went on to earn a double master’s from Western Michigan University. Jim married the love of his life. Janet Marie Pouillon, on May 22nd 1971. They shared 54 wonderful years together. Jim and Jan moved to Hastings in 1972, where he taught high school math for 35 years. Jim loved teaching and was greatly respected and adored by his colleagues, students, and community. He was known for his falling theory that many former students still talk about to this day. He was an active participant in many different committees and contract negotiations. He also started the Speaker’s Club and gave three graduation speeches over the course of his career. He was a devout catholic and a member of St. Rose church. He ushered at mass, was a greeter, and took collections. He would on occasion make donuts for Sunday mass and worked bingo. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past Grand Knight. Jim loved his family and was blessed with two children, Derek James and Kathryn Lacy. He was an active and attentive father who never shied away from showing his love and affection. He never missed an event or activity and was always willing to lend a hand or advice and provide support whenever needed. He loved taking Derek and Katie camping and fishing. Jim and Derek spent many days together at Tiger stadium and enjoyed watching the Red Wings. He never missed an opportunity to make music with Katie or discuss their favorite bluegrass bands or the books they were reading. Jim enjoyed a plethora of hobbies over his lifetime. He learned to play the banjo as a young man and enjoyed “making music" up until the week of his passing. He was a member of serveral bands including The Thornapple River Boys and Basement Bluegrass. He was also a motorcycle enthusiast. Learning to ride in his youth, it afforded him many years of travel on the open road. He went on lots of solo rides, but especially loved riding with friends. He was a member of the Iron Butt Association having ridden the Saddlesore 1000 in which he rode 1,000 miles in 24 hours. His crowning achievement was riding through all 48 continental states and touching all four corners. Jim and Jan were also great traveling ' z <• ..-mZ . 1 business and was respected for his skills and fairness. He worked at Viking Corp and Hastings Manufacturing, car sales in Tennessee. However, most of his career was in Grand Rapids, last being at Fox Honda. He owned his own septic tank business in Hastings until he retired in 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Lynda of 56 years; his son, Jamey; daughter, Brooke (James) Morrison, and daughter, Chelsea (Pete) Hauschild; grandchildren, Marissa Adams (who he raised), Jordan Morrison, and Raegen Morrison, and great-grandchildren, Hadalee Close, who called him Grandpa Ha Ha. He is also survived by his two brothers Ray and Randy (Bonnie) Adams, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the vicinity and in the southern states. Also surviving are an uncle,Fred Bramblett in Kentucky; his sister and brother-in-law, Maureen and Greg Gillons, and brothers-in-law, Michael Lyons, Joseph Lyons, and Tom (Lori) Lyons. He was preceded in death by his father, LA Adams; mother, Margaret; brother, Ritchie and mother and father-in-law, Owen and Josephine Lyons, and several aunts and uncles, and sister-in-law Sally Ledesma. Any donations can be made to St. Jude or Hospice. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be planned for a later date. WS 1 I ‘ ' , 9 i 1 4 » > ) < * �THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, May 29, 2025 7 ’ll I « I •l TX X i A J I » Karen Turko-Ebright 4 I I I , 'i t E31/ ’ ——* V g 4 » Mary Mackaluso Arnold i LX I fp r .« After a long and full 89 years of life, Mary Mackaluso Arnold returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father. On Thursday, May 22, 2025, she passed peacefully in her sleep with several family members nearby. Mary was the youngest of four children born to her Italian immigrant parents, Paul and Rebecca Mackaluso. She entered the world on August 4,1935, in Battle Creek, Ml where she spent her youth. In 1953, Mary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School where she was active in sports and music. Mary and her former husband, James Partridge moved to Hastings, Ml in 1962 where they raised their three children, Frank, Rosemary (Rose), and James (Jaimie). In 1966, they built Mary’s dream home on State Road (not to be confused with State Street) in Hastings and she resided there until her last breath on earth. While Mary experienced multiple hardships over the course of her life, being a part of The Great Generation, she did not let that stop her from taking advantage of all that life on earth had to offer. She loved any reason to celebrate and hosted nearly every holiday/celebration in her home until her grandchildren were grown, complete with enough food to feed quadruple the attendees, themed desserts, and matching decor. Mary created holiday magic for her children and grandchildren, and she found great joy in being able to give gifts to others. If you have met Mary, you have likely received a card from her as she was always very thoughtful in sending her friends and family cards for any occasion and just to brighten their day. Mary was always active and had multiple careers throughout her life, starting at Kellogg’s. She then,started working at home by raising her children. She took great pride in her role as a mother and ultimately returned to the workforce later in life to support her children’s college education. In 2000, Mary retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center after 25 years of dedicated service. In addition to an active working life, Mary’s social calendar was always full, and it seemed like she was always finding something new and interesting to do. This was especially true after she married the love of her life, Gary Arnold, in 2003. With this relationship, Mary gained the joy of two additional children (Gary [Lori] Arnold and Theresa [Rick] McDarmont), along with several grandchildren (Jared, Joel, and Jordan), Together, Mary and Gary traveled the country and spent many winters with a community of friends in Bradenton, FL. They went square/line dancing multiple times a week, joined the Mid-Michigan Model-A Crank and Throttle Auto club, went boating/camping regularly, went to the Kellogg’s store as former employees weekly, and went out to eat with friends at any possible opportunity. Mary (and Gary) loved attending events fortheir children and grandchildren and they celebrated their accomplishments across the world-a particular favorite was being MSU football season ticket holders for several years while their grandson played in the marching band. Mary was a tenacious and opinionated person who made an impression everywhere she went. 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The workshop will be held at the Hast­ ings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-6523056. — MM 1 I t 2. - .•sP JC. J - *• . f.f r ( *-7 I rr *. <1 I r’ -.U5 “f • I 'll " j f. ’uSfKT bB* i ^:T -J , f <. . Jr M >r 1. 4? /— J' h la F! ;«;• .ifi. I f J"' I -y I J -A e . JJL ir> 11 I J sJS 7? S", I ! 1 • L a b W i z "r : I I ‘Peril .S 4 ii •* r z I ... 4 J .d ■ 1 == — ¥F f J Allie Steele-Rouse took her oath of office last week before beginning her new position as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Courtesy photo halfoftheday wasspentgoingtoschool at DKHS, later graduating from both schools. Rouse then attended Western Michigan University, where she was on the water ski team. She earned nationwide awards from the collegiate water ski circuit. Steele said Allie met her boyfriend, now husband, at a waterskiing event. “He skied for the University of Cin cinnati,” Steele said. “Allie transferred to UC for her final two years of school and graduated from there.” It wasn’t until after she graduated from UC in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in political science that Rouse decided to go to law school. The next step was her graduating WMU Cooley Law School - the same law school her mother attended - in January, ‘“When I was in private practice in Delton, I had a Little Tykes desk in my office, where three days per week Allie was the official office baby,” Steele said, with Rouse attending daycare the other two days per week. “So, I guess she was bom into it.” Following a similar path traveled by her mother, Rouse said her “biggest goal in my career “ is to be respected and trusted. Something I knew from the way that she carried herself but really got to understand on a deeper level once I started working in the field with people who had known my mom for decades, was that - my mom’s reputation preceded her - and that was because she always chose the ethical path,” Rouse said. “As a profession, lawyers get such a wishy-washy name from what people see on TV and how some people choose to operate,” she added. “So, it’s always been really important to me to do everything the ethical way.” And with Rouse’s mom a lawyer and her dad a teacher holding a master’s degree in special education, Rouse said she’s always felt a deep sense of responsibility to her community. “I love my little town and all the wonderful people and beautiful parts of it,” she said. “I’m all in on Delton and Barry County, so it just made sense to jump at the first opportunity I had to serve my neighbors, fnends and home.” Along with her new job, Rouse serves on the Revitalize Delton Board and the Delton Kellogg Education Foundation. m <4 I .I I :I 1 I A ♦ I HPL dedicating Jane Arnold Storybook Walk June 3 The Hastings Public Library an­ nounced this week that a new Story­ book Walk has been constructed along the Thomapple River in downtown Hastings in memory of Jane Arnold. Locals are invited to join library staff and Arnold’s family at a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. to officially launch the Storybook Walk. After the ceremony, attendees can grab a snack and take a walk along the river to enjoy the first story. Arnold passed away in June 2024, and her family requested that donations to the library be one way for people to honor her. With the donations received, and in partnership with her family, the decision was made and approved by the Library Board ofTrustees and Hastings St. Just behind the Library parking City Council to install a Storybook lot and near the solar-powered picnic Walk in support of the children of table is the first station that contains a Hastings for whom Arnold cared so dedication plaque to Arnold. MM deeply. Families can get out­ side together and read a 9 story as they enjoy the riverwalk. Stories will change periodically to keep the experience free Esbn^ates fresh. Twenty stations J have been erected, • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation starting at the bridge • Blown-in Attic Insulation by Thomapple Plaza, and running east ap­ 517-983-0954 proximately one quar­ Start Saving Today ~ Use Spray Foam ter-mile to Railroad 5 9 W W ♦ ♦ ■a « * !i t 4 •i r ■ * : .f" B*- Making connections people was highly important Mary and she loved to talk, resulting in her leaving nearly every place she ever went with a new friend. She seemed to win many more contests/ raffles than is statistically probable (although she would tell you that she "never wins anything”). Mary always had an eye for beautiful things, and she collected many treasures, recipes, and mementos from her adventures over the years. Music and the arts had a special place in Mary’s heart all of her life. She performed with the Lakewood Area Choral Society and Sweet Adelines and sang in the church choir for many years. She was a season ticket holder at the Hastings Performing Arts Center and flew back from Florida every year to watch her grandchildren perform in musicals there. Faith was important to Mary, and she loved her Lord and Savior and was eager to share that love with anyone who would listen. Mary was active in multiple faith communities over her life, spending the majority of her years as a member of Hastings Baptist Church. When it was difficult for her to attend church due to her health in her later years, she always watched her favorite pastors on television and spent time in the Word and in prayer. While Mary lived a vivacious life, she looked forward to meeting her Heavenly Father more expectantly in her later years following the loss of her beloved Gary in 2017 and her daughter Rosemary in 2021. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, Paul Dominic and Rebecca (Slayer) Mackaluso, siblings, Barbara Underwood, Robert Mackaluso, Paul Mackaluso, two of her nephews, Craig VanDongen and James Mackaluso, and the father of her children, James Partridge. She is survived by her children, Frank (Ginger) Partridge and James II (Lainie) Partridge, Gary (Lori) Arnold, Theresa (Rick) McDarmont; her grandchildren, Matthew, Lindsey, Katherine, Jake, Jared, Joel, and Jordan and her great grandchildren, Isabella, Nolan, Donovan, and Rebel, along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. In Mary’s own words, she is now “dancing across heaven.” Visitation will be on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 3 to 6:00 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home (1401 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058). Funeral Services, officiated by Jake Partridge, will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings, Ml with a luncheon to follow at the same location. A graveside service, officiated by Reverend David Mackaluso, will be held at Floral Lawn Memorial (harden Cemetery (1490 E. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, Ml 49014) following the luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wings of Hope Hospice Services, Spiritual Care of Hastings, and Commission on Aging of Hastings. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. 9 fr A IT IT '7 While dreams can sometimes be fleeting, they also can come true. Just ask Allie Steele-Rouse, whose story seemingly has come full circle with the native of Delton moving back to her hometown to start a new career. The 27-year-old Rouse, a 2016 grad­ uate of Delton Kellogg High School, and her husband recently bought a home and landed a job as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Barry County’s Prosecutor’s Office after passing the state bar exam. “I’ve always imagined that my career would bring me to a job right here at home,” Rouse said. “I just didn’t think a job would open up so soon after I graduated and passed the bar.” Rouse, who currently works as an assistant public defender in Calhoun County, will start her new position as an assistant prosecutor at the end of the month. Rouse took the oath of oflice at Barry County Circuit Court on Friday, May 16. It was the same courtroom where her mother, Jill Humphreys-Steele, took her oaffi in 1996 after she passed the bar. This time, Steele was there for her daughter as her sponsor for admission into the State Bar of Michigan, a pro­ fessional organization for lawyers and judges. “I always imagined that I would be a prosecutor/' Rouse said. “I like criminal law much more than civil law.” Whenfirststartingtoworkasapublic defender, she added she was unsure would be good at it because of her interest in being a prosecutor. “Ultimately, it ended up being a wonderful experience,” Rouse said. “I learned so much, not just about procedure and the law, but I gained a lot of perspective about people in general and saw that some realities are very different than my own. “I’m grateful that I had that opportunity to see the whole picture of the world of criminal law because I think it will make me that much better at truly seeking justice for people. Because, after all, the true job of a prosecutor is ' to be a minister of justice.” Rouse was seemingly destined to follow a path to a career in law, because every step along the way followed those by people she admired the most. “I grew up with a lawyer mom, so I was always very aware of the career path of being a lawyer,” she said, “But, growing up, that also meant that we talked about a lot of concepts and current events in the world or our community through the lens of the law, justice and fairness. “When I was in college, I realized that was just how my brain works and since I was deeply passionate about law, politics, society and justice, my efforts would be best served in the world pursuing the things I was pas­ sionate about.” Rouse’s mother recently retired after more than 15 years as the city attorney for Battle Creek. Before that, she was in private practice for 13 years. “Allie went to court with me when she was about three weeks old,” Steele said. “I was on the court-appointed criminal defense list at that time and had a hearing no other attorney wanted to take while I was on maternity leave,” Steele explained, adding that the compensation back then was low. “So, I brought her with me, and when I had to go on the record, another attorney, Shane McNeill, held her for me.” Rouse attended high school at the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center for half the day, and the other 9* < j '•* J ■ J* ' -•—•A#- . ■ V k I .n r • .. ..A.« 'jfj ■ ft p •• r «0nrt^aar , ri . Id Lli ' • Ijl • c h' J rn. ivtiH v?r.i' t 4 11 r missed her important selfcare (and social) rituals of having her hair and nails 19^ Staff Writer VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I J Delton native returns to area to serve as assistant prosecuting attorney OBITUARI I I r z I I �J 8 J Thursday, May 29, 2025 ! the HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s); Kelly Jo Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc • I as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services. LLC. its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage; January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 976, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known as: 528 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 315920 (05-22)(06’12) I -••vs'5 • NOTICE wv/w.HastingsBanner com I J I a ball district semifinal Friday at 1 p.m. The district final for softball is also slated for a 5 p.m. start there in Bellevue. The Maple Valley boys closed the regular season Tuesday with a 7-1 loss to Charlotte in Vermontville Tuesday despite outhitting the Orioles 8-5, Charlotte took advantage ofnine walks and scored one un­ earned run as the Lions rolled through five different pitchers in the district tune-up. All eight Lion hits were singles. Bobby Bryson was 2-for-3 at the plate for the Lions. Nolan Hoefler walked twice and drove in a run. Jimmy Wiggs scored the lone Lion run in the bottom of the second after the Orioles built an early 6-0 lead. The Maple Valley varsity baseball and softball teams will start the MHSAA Division 4 state postseason Friday taking on Bellevue in the district semifinals in Bellevue at 3 p.m. In the baseball district, Athens and Te­ konsha meet in the day’s first semifinal at 1 p.m. The two winners will meet in the district final at about 5 p.m. The Lion varsity softball team will also go to Bellevue Friday, May 30, to take on the Broncos in a district semifinal contest at 3 p.m. Portland St. Patrick and Climax-Scotts meet in the other D4 soft- f *■ r • $ f 1 .X .J f! ■ !l I I r .ij ' I i', I q t I H, J 4' 1/ f / Ll I m:;;: ’-r-j.,.: ' .ir-,.,■/< J? 1 ' O' ii ); 0f 9 ■'rr- I '* (5*' J.T T ■ I I ’ b f’?l ’ f t/k . '-.-1 I • 1 I i t, J ;J f 2 ; ! J J -7" Ji W I I 4 '' i ' I 1 I V IJ / I t ? I .1* f 4 I 11 I •x^ J I I 1 Vikings beat Belding to earn Saturday trip to Ionia Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 1 I FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION /s I I I 1lt» 0 I f I I >' ( I I u ■?s^ I I J« I ■ I I I « • 1 1 I f J I« 1 1 r I 1 > I r k i J ! ( I I •M * 1 and our community, the girls stuck together and continued to give their all. We’re so thankful for our ten seniors and all they've done for ±e program, especially Makenna Bamum-Suttles, who made the tough deci­ sion to learn how to be a keeper in her last year. She had over 200 saves this season.” The Lansing Christian Pilgrims opened ±e state tournament with a 6-0 win over visiting Potterville in their district opener in Lansing last Wednesday. The 13-6 Laingsburg girls beat Dansville 5-0 in their district semifinal match Tuesday. The Lions closed out the regular season at Pennfield Monday, May 19, falling 7-1 to the Panthers in Battle Creek. Julia Mater scored her first varsity goal in the defeat. Maple Valley ends the season with a. 1-13 record. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer season came to an end with a 7-0 loss against the Bees in Bath Wednesday, May 21, in the MHSAA Division 4 District Tournament’s opening round. The Bees, now 15-4-1, followed up the win over the Lions by outscoring the Lansing Christian girls 3-2 in ±e district semifinals Tuesday and will now head to Dansville this afternoon, May 29, to face Laingsburg in the district final. “Ba± is really tough, but both games against them we held our own and proved that we could keep up with the best team in our district,” Lion head coach Richard Seume said. “In a season full ofhardships for our team I f Lion soccer squad faHs to Bath in dstrict match Brett Bremer Sports Editor . '1 i the fourth. Belding’s Ione run came off Viking reliever Lucas Steward in the bottom of the seventh. The Vikings had just five hits, all of them singles. Senior Seth Willette was l-for-3 at the top of the line-up with a walk and two runs scored. Guiles walked once, scored a run and drove in one. Reily Teigeler, Brady Makley, Remi Horstman and Brody Hoppes had the other Lakewood hits. M£ddey and Hoppes had one RBI each. Michael Goodemoot, Tanner Haight and Hoppes each scored once. Makley delivered an RBI single with two out and the bases loaded in the top of the first. A pair of walks and a hit batter loaded the bases in front of him. Goodemoot walked, stole second, went to third on a passed ball and then scored on an RBI single from Hoppes to start the Vikings’ four-run second inning. That single was the only hit ofthe inning. Ethan Guiles shut out Belding for six innings and the Vikings got an good ear­ ly start offensively to open the MHSAA Division 2 postseason with a victory over the Black Knights at Lakewood High School. Lakewood took a 6-1 win its MHSAA Division 2 Pre-District ballgame against the Belding varsity baseball team which played as the home team Tuesday. The Vikings head to Ionia Saturday to take on St. Johns at 10 a.m. in the district semifinals. Portland and Ionia meet in the day’s second semifinal in Ionia, Guiles got the win Tuesday striking out 11 while giving up five hits and five walks. Lakewood scored a run in the first inning and then four in the top of the second to take control of the game. The Vikings added a sixth run in the top of Visit US online at mihomepaper.com (05-29)(06-19) I .•t Brett Bremer Sports Editor Village of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat, Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: 210 N Queen St., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 320742 OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IFYOU AREA MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.m./p.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, in Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Rne Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West, 122 feet from the Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed's East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed’s East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Fine Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017Tax ID: 09-029-022-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2025 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LRA. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email; bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 25-000381-1 1 , ““WWtoH 'I Valley baseball and softball teams open postseason Friday at Bellevue Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr. Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lending Group Incorporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feet of the North 23 feet of Lot 79 of • .P.’ Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick W. Johnston, a married man, and Nancy Johnston, his wife Original Mortgagee: Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: January 25,1999 Date of Mortgage Recording: November 12,1999 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $15,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Beginning at a point found by commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan and running thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East 988.9 feet on the 1/4 line to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds East 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feet of the above description. Common street address (if any): 10750 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 22, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561854 (05-22)(06-12) I f • < (05-15)(06-05) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement . I I 1... • t I I t 1 < I f ♦ i L I b J r I 4 - k r I •• t •r" * . ....... —A • k I, la L * .Tk’ r I ferJKWr^biPK . I* Wq I A.- 3 ■. I f 1^ € 4 >• JstZT:’; 4 .*1 ••• J f [3 f— J I J j .J TK ladies improve some PRs at scholarship invite Brett Bremer Sports Editor in 1:02.82. The TK team also had sophomore Ellie Harmon set her PR in the200-meter dash at 27.69 to place 20th overall. The meet included athletes from all across West Michigan and beyond, with competitors from 33 different schools scoring in the girls’ meet and 40 in the > • r: boys’ meet The Zeeland East girls and ; ■ the Byron Center boys finished atop the day’s point standings. Brooklyn Harmon, Hilton, Payton Gater and Amya Gater have all also qualified for Saturday’s MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School. Ahandftil ofThomapple Kellogg girls took part in the U of M Health-West Sports Medicine Scholarhip Invite at Byron Center High School Tuesday. TK girls took victories in the two hur­ dles races. TK senior Brooklyn Harmon ran to a time of 14.90 seconds to win the 100-meter hurdles. Junior MiaHilton im­ proved her personal record time to 45.73 in winning the 300-meter low hurdles. The Gater sisters both had top ten finishes in the 400-meter dash. Junior Payton Gater improved her PR to 1 minute .39 seconds to finish third in the race and the freshman Amya was ninth *W.b -.v^ > —«• -3 JI ► t; - 1 '3 .-S J F i A '.-X 3 •J, I ' Sit •i .»ih. • i-_ icn^^' !» ii I t I I I, J V.M.» ” V Ri n I I if It .f 1 ( Ii Jt i: - i. ' z^.,. ,'t« i‘’l'uV 45 I. . IT -*^^45’41/ > r i . i____ff MW ^Sl: TV" ?ili J *• f4 •r J r. 1 ‘s ‘ frrtJv^ J 4 <x>.l hij; I I, IF. ?! J 1i-A«- w ii V I*. A <>1 I r I >7 H .*1 VR f " r • * 7 ’•a I r 1? I. 13 Cl fW, J * 5 r- f * ■ ViS f r 3 I 4 . 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V I 1 I I ■ j www.HastingsBanner.com 1 Thursday, May 29, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 9 A Grant tallies hat-trick in LHS girls’ postseason opener -u Kan Brett Bremer Sports Editor r- • « A It took less than a minute and a half for the Vikings’ offensive adjustments to pay off. The Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team five times in the second half to pull away for a 7-0 win over visiting Kelloggsville in their MHSAA Division 3 District opener Wednesday, May 21, at Lakewood High School. Lakewood took a 2-0 lead in the first half while controlling much of the play. Soph­ omore Ana Grant fired a centering ball in from the right and freshman Rael in Schrock ran onto it and hit a shot that skipped through the Kelloggsville keeper 85 seconds into the second half on a cool, wet evening. It was the start of an onslaught that saw the Vikings score five times in eight min­ utes and five seconds to start the second half. Grant had three of those goals after that early second-half assist. “I think we did really good building the play, likepassingtheball, and I think wejust did really good finishing and just working asateam together,’’Grant said after the win. “I think it was the halftime talk. We came in, we werejust more hype andmore ready to play. I was really confident going in and I think the whole team was, and I think we finished going good.” Grant said that as the season has prou •essed, her second on the Viking varsity, she has seen her team improve on building up the offensive attack, passing the ball and not looking tojust shoot through balls ahead quite as often, “but looking good at dropping the ball back, doing really good at getting to ±e flags and looking for those crosses. And then defensively, I think we’ve been doing really good, too.” Her coach, Adrian Almas, has seen those strides too, both overall this season and between the first half and second half Wednesday evening. “They were in the right spots, they were hanging on to the ball when they should have been. They were getting rid of the ball when they should have been, and they were making the right passes. Now, were they all perfect, obviously not, but a lot more of them were better. “Most of our offense flows through Ana and through Mayleigh [Raffler] and through Alana [Raffler] on the outside, but 1 mean, mostly really Ana is the one that does a lot of those transition passes, and that was the biggest thing in the first half. She was trying to find Mayleigh and the second half is just like, ‘hey, Mayleigh is not our only person that can beat these girls. Get it to the flag. Let Bailey [Stick­ les], let Abby [Huisman] let Alana chase . it down, and then let’s get the ball through into the box.’ So yeah, that was that was the biggest thing.” He said making the right pass at the right time, and not making it too soon was the big key. “Ana does a lot of things right,” Almas added. “Ana is a great dribbler. She can see the field probably better than anyone offensively at least. She’s got that game­ like mentality where emotions don’t necessarily get to her all the time.. She’s obviously athletic, but she’s probably, our best ball-handler and she just knows when to make that right pass, when to shoot, when not to. She has been a great player for us.” He said she had ten goals a year ago and is up to at least a dozen this spring. He expects she is the team leader in assists I » \ b ‘I i I V. I \\ r:; ‘ A ■ X 4 J ' - -Ti, V?'- J L" J. ■>, 'J I, 1 b 1/ (l. 1 • 1 X J TIV-’ I i L ' 4« I % O' ^■s I X 4 '1 I f>:.. ■|^ ' • '^7- V • % ft I T,\ ’ ■.L. \ V ft. 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I erW')dn itifwc r t t: I « ■tr.T, '•I I i I 'aWIf iT'i; Ir 1 ( i 7 1 ( EI33n* 7ja2. f d Ui.) J' I i t t AM •/♦XI t i I 1 1 I t I I •A »r \ r« ( * n i » r • • ^ t £ I -I •i.;- I r,-, AW ) I I t ’.t ? I 1 t I 1:: b ') i -I I f 1 3 ' *'‘r r-n »■’ J t r b I c " i t' -urn’ I 1 4 TM r ) 1 »• I I I ■■ 'q'-J'I f 1 I I r 7' I J b I ri f 1 I • .b I i 'i I I i [ f r '7 llrTT t AX Zj I I r 1 ••• Jf- s “•s t 4 ! B I J * jsH.;; 17?’Hr **4 r- :■ ' J. -t it 4? •. . b r • C A 1‘ . > =z p ♦• A > tL " nv 4 £ 1^ b^i Lakewood’s Liz Markwart is all tied up with Kelloggsville’s Lyla Rubio (2) as they chase after the ball in the midfield during the MHSAA Division 3 District opener at Lakewood High School Wednesday, May 21. Photo by Brett Bremer and looking over tape if a second assist was given for the pass that leads to an assist that leads to a goal she would be the leader in ±at too. All the scoring was really a team effort Wednesday. Mayleigh Raffler had a goal and two assists and was attacking the Rocket net and was knocked to the ground while getting a shot off to earn a PK that Grant fired into the net in the second half. Maylee Steward and Stickles had the first-half goals for the Vikings in the win, and Taryn Cusack had an assist in the second half. Stickles scored the game’s first goal 15 minutes and 32 seconds into the contest. She put a shot in from the right of the Rocket net that found its way across the goal mouth and into the far side. Mayleigh Raffler got an assist on the play. Kelloggsville’s best couple scoring chances came in tlie immediate moments after that first Viking goal. The Rockets had a point-blank shot go wide right about 30 seconds after the score, and then another minute after that had another shot fly just wide of the left post. Goalkeeper Emma Tidd earned the shut out in net without having to wony much about a ball slipping through wet gloves in the the steady mist that fell all game long. The ball didn’t even make it to her hands often with a defensive effort powered in large part by Sydney Tefft in the middle. The Vikings couldn’t keep the postsea­ son rolling beyond that opening round victory though. Covenant Christian took a 10-0 win over Wyoming Lee in their dis­ trict opener Wednesday, and then knocked offthe Lakewood girls 8-0 in a match host­ ed by Lee in Wyoming Tuesday, May 27, Lakewood closes the season with an 8-11 overall record. Covenant Christian (13-7-1) will host West Michigan Aviation Academy (155) in the district final Saturday morning. May 31. WMAA beat Godwin Heights 8-0 in its district semifinal hosted by Lee Tuesday too. t rt’ u r n iP'^ V : ♦* ' «k> .1' /J' w I I I TK rolling through stretch against state’s top D2 teams I r Brett Bremer Sports Editor ’'^.:Sli> ij*T '■ i I I i^si I 4S>/ 1 A group of four of the state’s top 15 ranked teams in Division 2 are a part of the MHSAA Division 2 District Tournament being hosted by Gull Lake High School this week and last. The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans came out on top in the first match-up between two of those teams Wednes­ day, May 21, at Harper Creek High School. The 12th-ranked Trojans de­ feated the 13th-ranked Beavers 1-0 in Battle Creek to earn a spot in the May 28 district semifinals TK was set to face eighth-ranked Otsego or Battle Creek Central in the district semifinals Wednesday, May 28, at Gull Lake High School, Game time is set for 5 p.m. Otsego and Battle Creek Central were set to play their opening round game Friday evening. May 23. Third-ranked Gull Lake takes on Plainwell in the second district semi­ final match of the day Wednesday, and the two winners will meet back at Gull Lake High School Friday, May 30, for the district final with a 6 p.m. scheduled start. Madilyn Chivis fired a comer kick into the Beaver box in Battle Creek Tuesday and Tealy Cross finished it off to give the Trojans the lone goal of the district opener with just three minutes left in the game. “The girls played really well in the t (< r/ /'"I** k I I ’J J Li.f .’T it' « !■ Ti'; ' I' ) j*' I I ..-in; 4 1 I i; f h:* :.s »« s t I X 1 j * I > J t • Ik 1 r •” > , I • TK I * WTS.- I -?*w» 1' ' rvtr. .-A- T1 I *7 - f 1 V I s 1 rr .rjsP t ' rgw . t .*' I , ■ I t - A •r ' I t 4 / 3 ■» ( ^J0 1 -^' )** b 1' • i-l ,• <v I •y - .y i 4 i< --.>1 I ' C I' 7 rI , f » I . s 11 *' •• 1 .*■ * yI .-•I < I ., I' I -C ' »• > : .1 J «’ t '-isrjnr '* «j rii I I’ I r I 4.r I I f I i. I L ! I 'I'.., IJ - iSTT W .. fH '•k' •1 J', . I I I v* I I i I I I ’ 7 ' 1 V - . .1 b J hI. r r r /■ t i' A r‘ _ I• d 'r '’' - ^riai I I I J I 1 (' ' r^ f I I 1 I • K *3 aw At r V I J I 1 _4 ' i -jF’ s? J ^“lir 'e u. .07 » . ?■ I i I I, z' 7 I. I I i I 4^1 w» iH . ■ i - 1' b I t I I *1 ^.^£1 I p'il Li i I r • 1'. b I r 7- V* I I I 4 - . . '4. u i F f t -« I I ii 4-1 I 5 I * 91“ < T •■VA" jai I ! I *- rC'- II I *• ■ y / I I I 1 I I ' I’ K ' -r ' ' i » I rf' ' T / ■' f ■) ' ’ '>.>i|A*------ <»i I I * <1 I r r I i ! .f game,” TK head coach David Wood said. “Going into the game we knew it was going to be a close game. First half, we created chances we should have capitalized on. Same within the second, but it took until the final three minutes in the game to get the breakthrough goal.” Should the Trojans face the Otsego Bulldogs, big favorites in their contest with BC Central, it would be the third straight game against a top team in the D2 state rankings. TK closed the reg­ ular season against number five South Christian Monday. The suspense lasted all season, but it didn’t last too long Monday evening. South Christian clinched the 2025 OK Gold Conference championship with a 3-0 win over visiting Thomapple Kellogg. Sailor senior Alexa Boersma lofted a centering ball from the right side into a stiff wind and over the Trojan goal box less than halfa minute into their confer­ ence finale. Seniorteammate Anneliese VanderLaan beat everyone else to the ball as it came down and knocked it by Trojan keeper McKenna Hoebeke into the net for a 1-0 lead. The Sailors added a second goal early in the second half and then a third with eight and a half minutes to play to finish off a 11-0-1 conference season. The Trojans close the OK Gold season at 9-1-1 A Trojan win would have See ROLLING on 14 I J s' * * I r * f.'.i- t ✓ ♦ ♦ ♦ t \ *e9 I> \ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30126-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302 Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Lilah J. Francisco. Date of birth: July 4,1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lilah J. Francisco, deceased, died August 17, 2022. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jacqueline Wahl, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 05/27/2025 Tyler J. Stewart P80750 211 E. Water Street, Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 Jaequeline Wahl 6908 Ringling Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048 (269) 492-2083 NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Conservation Barry County 1 real estate/ Easement Board develop interest, partial term; 1 Township designee, partial term - must be a resident of a township and willing to have the township board nominate them to the oosition. This is an annual appointment. Mental HeaHh Authority Board 1 partial term, preference with lived experience in mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrvcountv.ora under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday June 2,2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30126-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Buddy Lee Semrau. Date of birth: 06/03/1940. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Buddy Lee Semrau, died 01/24/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dorothy M. Semrau, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/21/2025 Nathan E. T^gg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Dorothy M. Semrau 351 South M-66 Highway Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-4212 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 26,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage; August 31,2020 Date of Mortgage Recording; September 23, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $244,681.09 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Unit No. 6 in Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, according to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with rights in general common elements and limit^ common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended Common street address (if any): 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr # 6, Middleville, Ml 493339162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined accordance with MCL in abandoned 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 15,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561571 (05-15)(06-05) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sate does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 11, 2020 and recorded December 21, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Sen/ices, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 Dollars ($230,704.84). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 34 AND 35, FINEVIEW ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 52, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 15,2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (05-15)(06-05) �■w JQi f I Vi I jfS I* «.> J t 4 J 4 w A SPORTS 10 K t I .' * '■ • ? a* . r• A/ ,c ll I • r s < I ir 4 Jr-, rt? •% >J t www.HastingsBanner.com I7 I .•n* nnoflagnrif^'jH^ i •l M •t f i' z Vikings and DK/Martin’s Matteson shoot to state finals cS* f I I g»3STr 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 71 ** V a* > 3^ I? -5 . ^"■yr I I I I. I >* & 1 •> T' Thursday, May 29, 2025 The Vikings were closer to first than fourth. Now they ’re headed to the state fi nals. The Lakewood varsity boys’golfteam earned a spot in the MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals with a third-place finish at the D3 regional at Bedford Valley Golf Club Tuesday. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams at the regional earned spots in the state finals. Delton Kellogg sophomore Grady Matteson will join the Vikings for the finals at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University the weekend of June 5-7. Matteson shot an 83 to tie for third individually while finishing among the three individual state qualifiers, Kalamazoo Central senior Ian Tuin won the individual regional title in a playoff over Comstock senior Cayden Schultz. Both guys fired an 82, and Tuin’s score helped the Comets to the team regional title too. Schultz joins Matteson and Lawton senior Kaedon Miller, who also scored an 83, as the trio of individual state qualifiers. The Comets won the team title with a score of 338. Schoolcraft was second with 344 strokes and Lakewood third with 347. There wasn’t too much pres­ sure on the Vikings. They got off to a good start and finished 18 strokes better than the fourth-place Pewamo-Westpha­ lia team. The P-W Pirates closed the day with a score of 365. Delton Kellogg/Martin was fifth with a score of 366. Matteson sank a birdie putt on the par-4, number 18 to finish off his round after a par on 17. Quincy junior Braylon Estlow shot an 85 to finish two strokes back of Matteson and Miller in the chase for a finals spot. * * * I < 6 7® r?:.' ► I* J .4 • • V 4 B ■ J ' 9 J 5 r 5 I i- i pi •r 4 f » I 4 -r 4 f v< •<4 I If » b ' J" rI I «/ I 1 'r -1 w • e? / •- I I ;.v , ■r i!« 1\ 1 z r* .4* ► J s f> • r* I I tr I . ■A»' :P Delton Kellogg/Martin freshman Jason Marshall fires a ball towards the green on number seven during the MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Bedford Valley Tuesday. Delton Kellogg/Martin sophomore Grady Matteson watches his tee shot fly on number six at Bedford Valley during the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Tournament Tuesday. Matteson earned a spot among the three individual state qualifiers from the event. Photos by Breit Bremer -*• ? 4 :--'A i'.:: -dfnriaer c I . ! ‘T '^^1 ;b? o I I > ■ :.8e’V'i ' F' '"'M.: 11 L-1 •• w ♦. ♦ * I ■» n d» ti.^ •> TO nesip II *I 1*5 > /' I k ' 2 ',J.. '1 <: U' V ifl yeL-j-T 1 wHfa.’ T“f7V _.o. J I /* I'''-' i I V s ** p 1 ■H V 4i - •l J I > -A? 1!! L I % .ih^ j'. ^'•J t J 'S '<r> •fc I Freshman Jason Marshall shot a 93 for the DK/Martin team, and junior Carter Brickley and junior Gabe Smoczynski both scored a 95. Junior Tyler Howland was right behind them in the fifth spot with a 96. Lakewood senior Cole Thrun led his team with an 85 that had him in a tie for sixth individual ly. Shooting par on seven of his final ten holes helped him hold his spot towards the front of the pack. Lakewood had three guys in the top 20. Senior Kenny Dutkiewicz was tenth overall with an 86, sophomore Bryson Boucher was 13th with an 87 and fresh­ man Max Thrun was 18th with an 89. The Viking’s number five was sopho- more Vance O’Mara who finished with a 91 that was helped out by an eagle on the par-5 number 13 late in his round. Kalamazoo Christian sophomore Brixton Devries placed third in the in­ dividual final standings with an 83 and the Comets also got an 86 from freshman Owen Adams and an 87 from freshman Ian Riggs. All five Comets were in the 80s with senior Isaac Riggs shooting an 89. The ninner-up Schoolcraft team was led by 85s from seniors Lucas Wheeler and Tucker Walther. Senior Luke Ryske shot an 86 for the Eagles and freshman Ethan Demaso scored an 88. c ’’Ai e •1 I 4 J I >J 9 < 1 I 2 ' Z" J hjb r 1 \ir if 1 E J JDB1 ,-SlL T I >• 1^* A I I «. ^/l d tI 'K ;' •' > < 4 ► » * * ; I 4 4 k> I & ir3=r: r rl .uA a Lakewood freshman Max Thrun taps a putt towards the hole on the number eight green Tuesday during the MHSAA Division 3 Regional at Bedford Valley. Thrun tallied the Vikings’ fourth best score as the Lakewood team placed third and qualified for the MHSAA L.R Division 3 Boys' Golf Finals. V / A* T" •• “ f. 1 /'• .auTPw"*''' '’Si . —T'— i I f. 4 I K *W J t hi •< 'z i.>- .jiiSTtfS }•** l! • ' ■ 1 «■* ■■ * " ««> I r z I 9 Z'* 4*^ 11 IJ liiiiftiii®®" « .. r k < ”7^ I yfe- «► > 5? > V \r» • '• k 1 I Late putts put Jensen into Division 2 State Finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor L :»** Every shot turned out to be an important one, but the last one really took the pressure off. Hastings junior Daniel Jensen qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Boys’ Golf Fi­ nals by shooting a 76 at the regional tournament at Stonehedge North in Augusta Tuesday. He rolled in a five-foot putt for par on number nine to finish off his 18hole regional round. That putt falling into the cup kept him out of what would have been a four-person playoff for the last state qualifying positions. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those three teams qualified for the June 6-7 Finals that will be played at Bedford Valley Golf Club. Grand Rapids Christian won the team regional title with a score of 301 strokes ahead of South Christian 304 and Unity Christian 310. Wayland’s Theo Eddy was the first of the three individual state qualifiers from the regional shooting a 73. Behind Eddy and Jensen, a group of three guys scored 77 and had to go into a playoff for the last state qualifying spot - which wound up going to Plainwell junior Drew Rayman. He bested Otsego senior Spencer Shearer and Holland Christian sophomore Linus Vandenberg in the playoff. “Last year I was close witli like three holes left, and I had a little bit ofa blow up,” Jensen said. “It was definitely my number one goal com ing into the year. I got really nervous last year. I just tried to stay calm, keep the ball in play definitely and stay in the fairways.” He said he was in the rough a fair amount Tuesday, but never too far. He didn’t lose a ball all day. “1 stopped hitting my driver half­ way through the round and started hitting my five wood, which kept me in the round. I was missing fairways by just a couple yards,” Jensen said. He closed out his round witli solid two-putts for par on holes eight and nine. Jensen said that other than staying mentally strong, figuring out the greens was one ofthe tou^est parts ofthe day. “The greens out here are tough. They are really slopey, and the speed was tricking me a little bit,” Jensen said. “Sometimes they were faster, II 4 f > - 1 -i 1^7 J I jtf ' f n f 5^ »•* > V V z r 4 / •IJ £. •" ■}■ I., 4; iV • f f z k 5m Hastings junior Dan Jensen works on a plan of attack for an approach shot on number nine at Stonehedge North Tuesday during the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Tournament. Jensen shot a 76 to earn a spot in the state finals for the first time Photos by Brett Bremer and sometimes they were slower. 1 knew they were decently quick, kind of similar to ours at The Legacy. They were a little bit slower when I thought they'd be fast, and a little bit fast when I thought they'd be slow.” Saxon head coach Ross Schueller said pars came at a premium throughout the round. “Dan just stayed in control all day,” Schueller said. “He played smart, ma­ ture golf - nothing flashy, just exactly what you want to see in tournament conditions.” Jensen was four-over on the back nine after starting on hole number ten, and then shot an even-par 36 on the front nine with a birdie putt falling on the par-3, number four for his lone birdie of the day. The Hastings boys were 13th as a team and Thomapple Kellogg placed 15th at the 19-team event. The top tliree teams were well aliead of the field with Wayland fourth with a score of 325 - 15 strokes back of the last ofthe three statequalifying teams. Otsego was fiftli with a score of 326 aliead of Zeeland West 330, Holland Christian 334, Hamilton 335, Plainwell 342, West Michigan Aviation Academy 344, Ionia 345, Hastings 354, South Haven 355, ♦ I » i four or five guys grinding out rounds like that—^regardless of how ±ey’re hitting it.” Freshman Andrew Barton shot an 89 for the Saxons, junior Bronson Elliott scored a 92 and junior Cayden Cappon carded a 97. Elliott matched Jensen’s birdie total with one on the par-5, number one midway through his round. Senior Kylan Pratt led Thomapple Kellogg with a score of 84. Sopho­ more Parker Dahley scored an 87 for the Trojans, andTK also got a 90 from senior Tyler Voss and a 95 from senior Ryan Slddmore. Grand Rapids Christian senior John Cassiday was the day’s individual champion with a four-under-68. There were three Eagles among ±e top ten scorers. Junior Sawyer O’Grady shot a 74 and junior Cooper Reitsma shot a 77. The regional champs also got an 82 from junior Ty Erickson. South Christian sophomore Harris Hoekwater was the day’s individual runner-up with a 73. The Sailors had the only team with four guys under 80. Senior Brody Montsma shot a 76, sophomore Drew Vanderheide a 77 and junior Caleb Krosschell a 78. The third-place team from Unity Christian got a 74 from senior Noah Besterman, a 78 from senior Lucas Vanmaanen, a 79 from senior Jack Veldhouse and an 81 from junior Brogan Sherd. Ik** Thomapple Kellogg 356, Portland 362, Zeeland East 368, Allegan 406 and Lan­ sing Waverly NTS. “We’re still building a culture of con­ sistency,” Schueller said. “Dan showed what that looks like today. The goal going forward is to raise the floor so we have »■« liiknan' >t* «^0-Akui*iar 1^1 -. iir a I 1 1 ** f I jf •>/ ' t ,'. • s I' V ' ■- --nT •i • /_♦ ’ ’t » I '} ” r. 'k » » I I .. 1 • I c •> 'J’» k ’ . . f * •V-j t ■^rr 5 . My 1* <« 5 ■r .Uli ■ I J • w t r 1 "410. 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I • I * , •<^v* s 1 « I J' />• S 9 * ♦ ♦ 1. «h»* TTW i r • ■> -kfiut n I 1 I W »' 4B I I 1 ?1 4^^_____ . �<11 % 1 www.HasHngsBanner.com Brett Bremer Sports Editor I & * 0 A A f £ > <K Knoiil/ r E •• J - ' V.. I, I » fan<f : flxr t .J rr 2 * a. -f-- •md 1^' i; « J 4 f,f P.: ftrAOim ft il I lb 1 I h r > >w P K, T I > k. Ml K w 1 i vjr > Ibt 4 4 _______ * a■ ■ ■r: i I J I .1 luNv 3 r r;* 1 J 2^ t r»*r HsfM b/ r c; Sorfaff 1 I Tll t. 5 'fey.,*' 1 r 4 t 9 ■" at. I .• .k Madi Ludema clanged a shot offthe fence in left center field and hustled all the wu> around the bases to finish off the Hastings Saxons’t£M^( season draw Tuesday. Ludema and the Way land Wildcats took a 16-0, four-inning win over the Hastings varsity softball team in the MHSAA EHvision 2 Pre-EHstrict contest at Way land Union High School. Ludema was 2-for-2 al the plaie with a walk, a double, four runs scored and four RBIs, and she was also the winning pitcher for the Wildcats. She led the Saxons to one hit through four innings in the circle. That lone Saxon hit was a single by senior Zoe>' Bennett in the top of the first inning. While the Wayland bats got the job done, the Saxons made the Wildcats work for everything they got Ludema only had three strike outs. Thal was exactly what Hastings head coach Dennis Redman was loddngforout of his girls. He has told them that all year. He was pleased with the way his girls made the Wildcats earn it “It is not the big things they’re doing, it is the little things they need to to get better. The big things will come if the little things get better,” Redman said. I t 11 Saxon make Wildcat bats work for pre-district win * *4 CB Thursday, May 29, 2025 TbE HASTINGS BANNER *1 « r rb vA 5^ >v ♦» I, W*'? •S' 4 9 Saxon senior Zoey Bennett tries to bunt for a base hit during the top of the fourth inning of her team's MHSAA Division 2 Pre-District bailgame against the host Wildcats at Wayland Union High School Tuesday. Laker was 3-for-3 with tu o RBIs and three runs scored. Rae Stallard was 2-for-2 with two runs and three RBIs. Laker and Stallard both tripled once. The Saxon defense had a play or two it would have liked to have had back, but The Wayland offense had to put the bail in play against Saxon pitchers Kylee Bo­ sworth and Meredith Ansorge. Wayland had four girls with multiple hits. Shelby VanHouten was 2-for-4 with three runs scored in the leadoff spot Harmony I j also made a couple plays. Bennett started a double pl^' to stymie one Wildcat rally; snagging a line driv e from her second base spot and then firing to teammale Kayden Brown al third to catch a Wa>* land nmner for a second ouL Brown and Bosw orth w ere two of three freshmen on the Saxcm roster this fall along with their classmale Lily Dingena, who was behind the plate Tuesday. Ansorge was one of three sophomores on the roster. Bennett and Victoria Tack were the Sax­ ons' only seniors this spring. Tack struck out in her lone at-bai. Bennett tried to bunt for a second hit in the fourth, but couldn't quite beat out the throw on the infield. The Wildcats are among the honorable mention teams in the state's Division 2 rankings entering the postseason. Wayland will head to Middle\’ille Saturday to face the host Trojans in the district semifinals beginning at 10 a.m. Allegan and Hopkins meet in tlie other district semifinal in Mid­ dleville Saturday Thomapple Kellogg tell to the Way land girls in their two OK Gold Conference meetings this spring, but knocked off the Wildcats for the first lime in years to win the title at the TK Invitational soon after that conference set. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE * * < • i •-_T-r I 2 *■ * H 1 I f 4 3 ? 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Hastings had a 2-0 lead in the bail­ game after scoring twice in the top of the second inning. The Giants rallied for a run in their half of the second and then evened the score with a run in the bottom of the seventh. Dustin Lampart led off the top of the second for the Saxons and reached on i f V 1 f I .ri'* < I 0 1 s«* • i 1 1 -Ui ' .1/ t. fl I I I I A JtU**-* !1 I f , .«rin9® i -‘vilT A I / X a ■ ■ fJ A t bai l /1 ‘ I b !(4aei«** u » .• llollirfl U-i" '"T (V W ’i irui 1 \x*'* fafz/^TOMi a* f .i.-iiiirli’ 3 4 r bl noq i^^ik ) > MU * I br»i 3z't? I 4.* .4 ’ an error. He stole second, and then a walk to Jackson Hayes put two on for the Saxons. Mason Tossava came on to run for Hayes, and Hayes and Lampart eventually came around to score on a two-out error by the hosts. Hayes doubled once and walked twice in the ballgame to lead a three-hit Saxon attack. Spencer Wilkins and Tyler Frazer had the other two Hastings hits. Hunter Tomlinson threw the first three innings for the Saxons. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks. Colten Denton tossed 3.1 innings of relief, al­ lowing a run on one hit and four walks. Lampart was hit with the loss allowing two runs on one hit and three walks. The Maroon Giants didn't strike out all bailgame, and finished with five total hits including a pair of doubles and the home run. Eliot George as 2-for-2 with a walk and a double, and he earned the win on the mound shutting out the Saxons over the final three innings in which he struck out two and didn’t give up a hit or a walk. Hastings goes to Harper Cree High School Saturday for its MHSAA Divi­ sion 2 District Tournament. The Saxons take on Thomapple Kellogg at 10 a.m. in the first of two district semifinal ball ­ games. HarperCreek and Gull Lake meet up in the second around noon. The district final is slated for a 2 p.m. start. f 4.. S 1 A •- 4 1 1' W M j 1 * ‘ 00 DK sweeps Fennville allowing three earned runs in two games a 7' < Brett Bremer Sports Editor ‘•f J The Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team swept a doubleheader at Fennville Friday scoring 11-1 and 10-8 wins. A group of four pitchers teamed up in the five-inning win to start the after­ noon. Elliot Rogers started and tossed two scoreless, hitless innings in which he struck out three and walked one. The Panthers led 7-0 when he exiled the mound after the third inning. In all, the DK trio of Dylan Fichtner, Brock Hickerson and Owen Rogers tossed three innings of relief in which it allowed just two hits. Hickerson tossed two scoreless innings and Owen Rogers threw one scoreless inning. Fichtner was charged with the one run. Offensively, Fichtner was I-for-2 at the plate with a double and a walk. He I I -dA f < 4 , 11 . -f f f- b f s 'i J i'hi iJ* f r r. < r r I f * I ri f t (j” r « 1'' ' Mi.-' I .r't 4 if .4^ kv - .,1^ I 'j4"' I f* tH •1 ^4 I p’ ' >I IB . V « # J f I ' 4^ ft t;I. 1 F - tvli* e » i. I I • ■ 1 fe I I *4» drove in two runs and scored twice. Elliot Rogers was 2-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks. DK also got two hits from Rucker Tack and Keegan Hill. Hill scored three times in the lead-off spot for DK. Mitchell Swift was i-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. In the two-run win in game two, anoth­ er five-inning ballgame, DK struck early. The Panthers scored eight runs in the top of the first and then one in the second and another in the fourth. Fennville’s big inning was the third in which it moved within 9-7 at the time with six runs. The Panther offense consisted of eight singles and five walks in that win. Tack was 2-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Hill, Gauge Stampfler, Fichtner, Swift, D Menck and Mason Ferris had the other DK hits. Brock Hickerson walked twice. Stampfler and Hill tied Tack for the team lead in RBIs with two each. Of the eight Fennville runs, only two were earned. Stampfler started for DK and allowed one earned run (six total) on three hits and two walks. He struck out five in his 2.2 innings. Owen Rog­ ers and Tack teamed up to close out the Blackhawks. Delton Kellogg heads to Olivet Satur­ day for its MHSAA Division 3 District Tournament. The Panthers face Gales­ burg-Augusta in the district semifinals. Game time is slated for 12:30 p.m. fol­ lowing the first semifinal between Olivet and Comstock. The host Eagles beat Climax-Scotts 6-5 in their Pre-District bailgame Tuesday. The Panthers closed the regular season falling 8-3 to Barry County Christian Tuesday. 1' ■ 5' » ♦ * Eagles get a win at DKHS, one at Martin too I I ■! I L Brett Bremer Sports Editor f* 3 r I * 1 •rf~ I« 9 } , 3 .J .tr St fTUS. A # r i'f! a I ) I The Barry County Christian School varsity baseball team moved its record closer to .500 at 15-16 with a couple wins over Southwestern Athletic Conference teams from the MHSAA in the past week. The Eagles took an 8-3 win over a Delton Kellogg team prepping for its .1 '.ai',: :L I T • u I _ "A with Martin last Friday. Nathan Loerop, Dawson Weemhoff and Cayman Joppie each threw two innings for the Eagles in the win over Delton Kellogg without allowing an earned run. Weemhoff was hit with one unearned run, but he struck out six in his two innings. None of those three guys gave up a hit. Loerop struck out three and Joppie had two Ks. Teegen Whitmire was 2-for-4 with a f J. •’ I •» a« • 44.jp t‘ .-5^ V f i LI J .V ,• p f?. ? state postseason tournament Tuesday on the heels of a split of a doubleheader t- IV •? fM 4^/ i 5 • ^7 'A. j< *»• Ui I I i 4 I pair of triples wi± three RBIs and two runs scored to lead the Eagle attack. Jona±an Hawkes, Ryan Wise and Grant VanderWoude had one hit each. Wise This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at one o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati­ cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur­ chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman (“Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi­ gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee"), dated April 25,' 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30. 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage. the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thou­ sand Three Hundred Sixty-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed­ ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings. Coun­ ty of Barry, Slate of Michigan, and are de­ scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded tn Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43. Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect­ ed on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1412 S. Montgom­ ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 RP. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim­ ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag­ orwill be held responsible to the person who buys the premises al the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a mili­ tary service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been or­ dered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mort­ gage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 22. 2025 HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK f/k/a Hastings City Bank Mortgagee doubled. Hawkes, Jude Birmingham and Kenen Fogt had one RBI each. Last Friday, the Eagles fell 8-7 in game one at Martin and then rallied for a 14-6 win in game two. Elisabeth M.Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW. Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32496050 �u • I J J IJ 12 Thursday, May 29, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com J « «* - ■< moj.-i ,'4 0 • ,nh»o» 4 s \ i* 4 Ik . p HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL I n * 5 X b » ■ -f «1 wr ft I < I V ;.*■ T t* ‘II- •^yp I ?! Vi‘ M L' ■i / I * 0 <44 .'J 6 n .1 '3 ft I? t I I • t <I r s I { Kierstin Tanner I. 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Brooks currently faces four felony charges, including reckless driving causing death, as the result of the fatal accident on June 14, 2024, on Dowling Road, west of M-37. According to previous news reports, a preliminary investigation by the Barry County SherifTs Office stated that the accident occurred while a line of vehi­ cles was headed east on Dowling Road where the lead vehicle was pulling a trailer and slowing down to turn right into a driveway. At the same time, a black Buick behind the trailer, reportedly driven by 60-yearold Susan Alcala of Middleville, was turning left into a gravel pit driveway. ROLLING Continued from Page 9 propelled the TK ladies to a conference championship. The two teams finished in a 1 -1 draw in tlieir early season meeting in Middleville. The only other blemish on the Trojans’ conference record was a I-l draw with West Catholic late last month. The Trojans, now 12-3-2 overall, South Christian moved to 15-0-3 with the win Monday. Brooks, who was 19 at the time of the accident, was driving a Ford Maverick in the same direction when she allegedly attempted to pass the slower vehicles ahead of her and crashed into Alcala’s vehicle. Alcala’s mother, 84-year-old Arlene Willis, a passenger in the Buick, was taken to a local hospital where she later died. Along with the one count of felony reckless driving causing death, Brooks was also charged with a moving vio­ lation causing death, reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function and moving violation causing serious impairment ofa body function. If convicted on the top charge, the Delton resident faces up to 15 years in prison. During last Wednesday’s court pro­ ceedings, Barry County assistant pros­ ecutor Josh Carter said Brooks has been offered a plea agreement on the top charge of the indictment, with all other charges being dismissed if she were to plead guilty. Brooks remains free on a $3,000 bond, which Schipper said would continue as long as she followed the conditions of her release. .*7 1 V r. « J XI "ftVt s .4*.* * 44 ’KJi'•*1 I V * ’1 ? 1 1 s 1. i ^^4 ■'’ •t . Y I I. : t 4 1 I J f I .• -A A- L / .7- w 9tU> > .iB: •J I'i Z'J 't:- ^•ft ■ *9LI • 1. "S’: I♦ t' Delton resident Kylee Brooks (left), along with her legal counsel, stand before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B during court proceedings in Hastings on Wednesday, May 21. Brooks faces four felony charges resulting from her alleged role in a June 2024 accident in Baltimore Township that left one woman dead and another injured. Photo by Dennis Mansfield The Sailors were awarded a penalty kick nine minutes into the second half and senior defender Hayden Donker stepped up to put the shot in that put her team up 2-0 over the visiting Trojans. Junior Cassidy DeVries blasted a shot into the net wi± 8:38 to play for the Sailors’ final goal. 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T tiuoo-gni m3Tz>^fX7-:Y Io ''fioiiibrioj You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors • • 0 and our future. VI jflobioQo "'loinsitbstnBgsrijftt YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Good scoring chances were few and far between for the Trojans. The Sailors were oftentimes a step quicker to the ball ±an the Trojans in what was a pretty physical match throughout. Early on the Trojans attempted to answer the Sailors’ opening goal. TK junior Tealy Cross put a pass ahead for junior Paige Abshagen who lined a high shot towards the Sailor net that the South Christian keeper Olivia In’tHout leapt up to snag. Li t reti- 'lU JlGSi 1 J i I HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations! CLASS OF 2025 T. * Jr T’ b I Mi A JI .f I• • V 14^ • ■ F “ JOOH32 esos ( 4 e * "Wi, 4 3 * r' ♦ •* i* 1 % -ft i «I t % 1 ■v .. • . .4 I i 4.. E.. / I I -^1. Brycen Stephens « Jennifer G. Stoline Brooklyn Strickland .9 I •a w yM J 1 1 I t ic ft I Nicklas G. Stehr »« U f Lilyah Delight Solmes f «b * Tristan S. 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Jefferson Rd. o Hastings 269-948-9696 t i ♦ * < I f I I* I • 1. 4 I .< • J r « 1 Jg M W J 7^ f J S ’ • >• ■ fiil I- ^■ i I • ^4 J > J E •>' yr. t A I 7- >. ) .j i .-4 . f 4 •• Zoe Marie Watson Tate Warner T 1 r». I Madison R. Vickery W ; V I ■ I ' •* f I ' Alexya Kathryn Vazquez * I A 1 * I *• 8j � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-06-05.pdf c9a8b009364f3284817d4fee0d131f11 PDF Text Text > Hastings PUl" 227 E St- ■ «■" - «? V t •? 4 ’X A. I - t * * * ■-C INSIDE 1 I •1 .s TODAY'S EDfnON FA. I Y '" Jt V 9K BELLA BRINGS ANOTHER STATE MEDAL HOME L •J- A’ I r- •- V 'fl 4-, J J I f. VOL. 170, NO. 58 A Se’ I* nieiennienoS s r «l Residents of Johnstown Township should soon have answers to some of their questions and concerns over the Spring Creek solar farm project. Consumers Energy community affairs representative Gregory Moore said officials for ±e power company plan to be back in the township, bo± at ±e township board’s next regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, as well as the township’s upcom­ ing community picnic, farmers market and craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Moore addressed concerns that Consumers Energy officials have i r- I F=" t- . * irF^- • *-B ae t7 » • •• > •> J B* I <•*. ^:i • u * f •I < - r L* ** 1• % lA 'Mi *« '^-. ■ u ,Ayf I’ « r? :4- I iFI Preparation work is underway at the site of the Spring Creek solar energy project in Johnstown Township. Consumers Energy community affairs representative Gregory Moore said officials for the power company plan to be back in the township to answer questions at upcoming meetings and community events. Photo by Molly Macleod 81 '’tlW J6 ■ t k: PAGE 4 DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 'fwwianftoL ni )09|crai vewnellte ?l99i0 ^rt^Hiftpjnumpfioo ypisra awmuenc 0 a’flsrTOTi niTOl sleiortto btea ewoM.^B&ic^ svilBineeaiqei 9 J » .. fO ?h»d sd otwanynscmoo woq hfifc 2pni)eo~i enmo3WJi6‘2noi)8aup lewens oJ ttHiDiNiMMKiiMn wwe VinummoG vote, plans for the solar farm, also known as the Spring Creek project, that will be located on what pre­ viously was about 1,500 acres of farmland in Johnstown Township during a meeting last September. The vote came about a month after the Barry County Board of Commissioners OK’d an ordinance regulating the operations of solar farms within the county. The solar farm is scheduled to become operational in 2026 and projected to generate 140 mega­ watts of power - enough to power 25,000 homes. The project comes as Consumers seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renew­ able energy projects in response See SOLAR on 4 been absent from recent town­ ship meetings while at the Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, June 3. “We’ve been kind of in a slow period,” Moore said Tuesday. “(But) we’ll be back this month, providing updates like this to the board.” Increased activity regarding the construction work of a utility-scale solar farm in Johnstown Township recently caused some residents, as well as local and county officials, to express their concern whether Consumers Energy is living up to its promises. The Bany County Planning Commission approved, by a 6-1 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer t I 4 Thursday, June 5, 2025 fe. tr I- Consumers Energy official addresses concerns over Spring Creek solar project 3 ■eLi ■ PAGE 2 I wwv/. 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With time standing still inside the walls of a packed gymnasium on May 22 at Delton Kellogg High School, words captured in letters delivered in speeches from four class leaders painted pictures of children, learning, growing, changing and preparing to take on the next chapter, a new beginning, for the class of 2025. Valedictorian Brooke Harsevoort, senior class president Lucy Lester, and co-salutatorians Claire Wesolowski and John Sinclair held ±e spotlight as they read their reflections on the past and their hopes for the future of the kids they once were— and now—the young adults ±ey are today. “Believe in yourself. Life will not always feel easy, and we will face challenges. Remember that you have already shown strength and hard work just by getting to this point. Trust yourself and know that you have what it takes to overcome any obsta­ cle you face,” Harsevoort told her classmates. “And finally, I challenge all of us to make an impact. Every action, no matter how small, has the potential to make a difference. “Class of 2025, we have made it so far, and the world is waiting for us. The future is ours to create. Let’s go do something extraordinary. Congratulations everyone! Here’s to the journey ahead!” Lester reminded the seniors of the extraordinary challenges they faced together. “Chicago was the last trip our class went on, and seventh grade started normally, then on a random Sunday in March, we got a phone call saying we were shutting down for two weeks due to CO VID,” recalled Lester. “However, what we didn’t know is that those two weeks turned into months real quick. > j'.' •s Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer i w reg. tm >< Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer O«Tr The Lake Odessa Village Council may have narrowed its search to fill a newly created deputy manager’s post - with the winner possibly being promoted to manager - to two candidates. Council members interviewed four of the more than a dozen per­ sons who applied for the position during a special meeting at the Page Memorial Building on Saturday, May 31. Those interviewed includ­ ed Grand Rapids resident William Christy, current Department of Public Works staff member Jacob Hanson, attorney and former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s chief of staff Drew Willison and William Joseph of Brighton, who was the mayor for the City of Mt. Pleasant before serving as manager for the Village of Paw Paw for two years. Each candidate answered a variety of questions during their interviews, which lasted for about 45 minutes. After a short break, council mem­ bers then deliberated the pros and cons of individual applicants. And, it was Joseph who seemed to draw the most praise from coun­ cil members. The graduate of Central Michigan University was, according to reports published by The Morning Sun, appointed to the Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission in 2016 and later ran unsuccessfully for a city commission seat later that year. But, he was elected to a three-year See HIRING on 3 nss I r If i «EG« r b » IF^ k k ■ Tlia I ; / f. FT ->«* *W . > I ‘*uZ' J r. »n r' 1 I Pl: «• f I *'i’ >1 ■M « j- t I t r « j <* * :• i. \ ♦ f » { b J \4 I c « Brook Lynnae Harsevoort ranks at the top of her class at Delton Kellogg High School. With a 4.09 GPA, she plans to attend a college in Michigan as she explores her career possibilities. Courtesy photos By the time we were able to return to the classroom, it was the beginning of eighth grade, “Eighth grade was quite odd, we were in person, then online, had to wear masks at all times, and had to have pod partners to maintain contact tracing. Al±ough the year was funky, we made the best of it. “Freshman year came out of nowhere. We started the year in person, masks were still a thing, and we all knew that at some point, online days were going to happen. 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I ♦♦ • r ♦ B# 4 ■ •' 'rt f I Li k: 1 {> «• 12 1 * I 03101'192 * ' I Si Q « I *.n.:.» I 4' tI » ^1 .V > I �■V jl I f I' •, i y. 2 Thursday, June 5, 2025.; * ——— * ________ ______ ,2 THE HASTINGS BANNER - - a jl ? - Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer Fifteen years ago, a Delton native started operating a crane. Now a licensed crane operator, Charlie VanHoose is a sales agent for Bay Crane Midwest. “My main job is to secure work and place the correct crane on the job,” VanHoose said. He secured a crane to assemble the pieces of the Barry Township water tower, which has been under construc­ tion for several months at its site atop a hill on the west end of Orchard Street in Delton. When completed, the tower will stand 135 feet and hold 200,000 gallons of water. Last week, crews placed the sphere on top of the tower, marking the nearing of the end of the project. “My role in this was getting the job, measuring the job, picking out the right crane for the job and making sure that crane will work and that everybody gets there on time,” VanHoose said. “My top priority is always to make sure everyone is safe.” Working with a top-notch team makes all the difference, he said. VanHoose graduated from Delton Kellogg High School and Delton is the place he calls home. Barry Township Supervisor Barry Bower and two of his board members watched as the crane rolled into Delton on a semi-trailer. “It’s pretty awesome. We were stand­ ing there, Judy Woore and Deb Knight, they were in the car it was cold,” Bower said. “You could see the big grins on their faces. It’s been 30 years.” Thirty years is how long the land atop the hill at the west end of Orchard Street has been shovel-ready, waiting for a water tower to be built. “It was pretty humbling and cool to see it go up,” VanHoose said. “Especially when you are bom and raised here and your family has been here for decades and decades, and something is changing this community in a good way, and you got a little part of it.” Bower said that since the news ofa wa­ ter tower soon to be operating in Delton has surfaced, people are showing interest in his small town. “I don’t think we would have had any expansion, and I am getting expansion now because of the water tower. That makes me happy,” Bower said.'“We’ve got a marina coming in behind Bowen’s Family Restaurant on M-43.” Twenty-five acres set aside for housing by the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority are zoned and approved for housing development. The property is located at the comer of Bush Street and Scribner, situated behind Delton Senior Housing and the Faith Methodist Church. That’s why a water tower is needed in Delton. Gentank Water Tower Services has been assigned to the water tower project since it began over a year ago. Water Tower Project Superintendent Shawn Wendzicki joined VanHoose on top of the water tower site at the end of West Orchard Street on Tuesday, May 23. “The whole tank is up, so the whole tank is in the air now, standing,” Wendzicki said. “The crane came in and picked it up and put it up there. We’re welding it all together.” The shaft was put up and welded in place by Gentank. “The next time we used the crane, we put the lank (ball) up, and we are welding it in place right now,” Wendzicki said. “All the joints are welded on both sides, so it cannot leak. It’s welded with welding wire. We use 30-pound rolls of welding wire. We used 60 pounds of wire for the shaft and 60 pounds for the sphere.” Township officials say more room is needed for community expansion, as the water system is presently near capacity. Although the water system provides fire hydrants scattered throughout the com­ munity, the fire department cannot use them because the water system would be depleted in a matter of minutes. Not only does a new water lower provide long­ term expansion capabilities, but it also benefits current and future businesses and residential housing. VanHoose is excited to have a job in his community. “Pat Cochrane is the normal crane operator for the 500-ton crane we used; he is a very good friend of mine and was kind enough to let me be in the seat operating the crane to top out the water tower,” VanHoose said. “There are a lot of hands on this job,” VanHoose explained. “There are eight people helping.” They are all from Bay Crane. “I think this is humbling. Because when I was 18 years old, I had no idea what I was going to do or where I was going to go, and here you are back in your hometown doing the biggest thing, having the biggest crane that’s ever been in this town,” VanHoose said. The Liebherr crane weighs 500 tons, including all its counterweights. “The sphere ofthe watertower weighed 80,000 pounds and the stem weighed 40,000 pounds,” VanHoose said. First, the crane with its extension arm, the luffing jib, connected the shaft (long tube) to the base of the water tower, and then the sphere was placed on top.' With all the excitement about the water tower, Barry Township Chief of Police Jenney Johnson is asking everyone not to go past the “no trespassing” signs placed near the water tower site. “We would like to make this a place where many different families can move to and feel good about it. She said the water tower adds stability to Barry Township. “It promotes a lot of growth. A lot of people, young and old, are excited. I don’t blame them. I’m excited for them. See TOWER on 5 t ? www.HastingsBanner.com Barry Township water tower standing tall as it nears completion '/t y - *’<1. oii^nrF - r * z .tit] Uli I I r. IVv '2n « a 14 r * I ? f 7 I I I I V 7 ) t I I. T j T f * I F. *I 4 4 tf I » ’IJ > X J, ■j I u . * I ■ i 1 .1;, \ > .1#’^ 1 A J - IIw / •I* X J f /* I > F K b* I I F •l tf1 [. j J u t' s‘ I I f > 3 4 7- ttfL « & 1 ; r 1 5 ri r ci J 9 V X t * 'J. i I 3 1 V 1 ' V ^4 K r* I# I I s^«.iaa I:: .' I J 1 • ri -3^’ s. ■ 33** I* A I IR’- J . 1- 1 v:' r_r <1 1 < I* SB* •%■**.?* M Hk <• I* r Pictured here is the sphere and shaft of the water tower. The Liebherr crane weighs 500 tons, including all its counterweights. The sphere of the water tower weighed 80.000 pounds and the stem weighed 40,000 pounds. ! it . I t V «v*- S' .. t? r 9^ * •| .’•V’ s r 1 i> - ■_____ *1= '7 ? 1^ r? % J Ala) -i k J . JI N ‘ , dT La -fi '" » -J •4 w sB At Jt. M, <11 dU’ X < A< & M •*. > ^'5 I it 7 I < t r <•* I i A J b« f. ' .•» h fL .. 1 * r sr-*"' I ix 3* < * * .ifl , J > , .4 . r V f r kr > '4 siC^T"- i=. v« cJ4 s d r J I i 1 ’4.' w >>* t ' * * .. I I s • Ad* in A t » 1 « I ■ ■■^^. 1^ • ■9 t' < I * I I l« 1 1.7 Sw 4 t •t V* -^- -» 11 > < If •1 • T' ■r z _1 T" ’3. \ ‘i4 * »<• •' «• 5A 1 g * z 1 b' i b ll^ - ■ If iiaWIM^l 1 a 1 4 T bL^ad 1 im’ i 1 3 "III ■ '4 ' I *»• ’ I ^4 d^ Ji * •t A IK 4 t ; 4 i skilled crew of operators has been assembling the new Barry Township water tower over the course of the last several months. Pictured here are (from left) Charlie VanHoose, Patrick Labadie and Pat Cochrane. Courtesy photos A *b d * e>^ ■ «9 B A Uiba, ? ♦ B .* I w I > 1 ■ ’^3BG«aB«BLL. B* -^w DID YOU SEE? 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LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. V 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1! \ .T Wk * X I I + *• I •i ‘i « <w.' sMi ST .T? a"8~r * 11 NEWSPAPER RATES Mailed periodicals postage paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 <« 1 �f. 1 4 t 'r * k I * www.HastingsBanner.com "n. * “»i.' r •• ’ 'T 9&O A- —LA F . 'J ’ W ■ t Odessa TWp. board denies Cordelio wind testing tower application Substance Abuse Task Force considering reopening opioid settiement funds RFP I V-* ' r H I B I V .. I Molly Macleod « 1 % % 1 •I I * .’T 7, t t 4- 'y. •X fl V . -ft V * J ’ 1 I 1 i i ft I e *1 t I X 5 s. J* I W.'' 1 * «/ I •'->1 t V 4 »• ff I f >1. CJ••V “ 2>ii I » 1 * 4 5^'*- r ♦ r r I t il k i Allan Baron II joined the rest of the Odessa Township Board for his first meeting Monday, June 2, as trustee after winning the seat in a May 6 special election. The five-member board had been operating shorthanded since the fall 2024 general election. Photo by Dennis Mansfield V t J r W 1 w Other option would be for Cordelio to with­ draw its application. “We have to address it somehow.” Township Supervisor Gary Secor said having Cordelio officials withdraw the application was seemingly not an option. “I’ve asked ifthey consider that,” he said. “They do not wish to consider that.” Secor then urged his fellow board mem­ bers to consider approving the application, citing his concern that Cordelio could ap­ peal the board’s decision to the Michigan Public Service Commission. “I don’t think our ordinance would hold muster,” Secor said. “In the event that happens and it is appealed, our ordinance would go away. “That’s the concern I have in taking an adverse action at this time.” Trustee Brad Barrone added he hoped the board would use the township’s ordinance as a tool to work with Cordelio, both over the permit application and future aspects of the wind power project. “Then, we’d have a set of guidelines to work on them with,” Barrone said. “Right now, it’s just useless. Just a thought.” But both Rohrbacher and Township Clerk Lisa Williams said the board need­ ed to act after local residents packed the township hall to voice their opposition to the Tupper Lake project earlier this year. “No, they didn’t want a wind farm,’’Sec­ or said. “I’ve not had one complaint (about the testing tower) in the seven months it’s been up.” Even with Baron on board, the vote Monday night did not go smoothly. At first, Barrone stated his intention to abstain, an action which drew a strong rebuke from Rohrbacher and Williams. “I don’tknow howto vote,” Barrone said. The trustee then switched his vote to a “yes,” leaving Secor as the only dissenting board member in the 4-1 vote. “1 was tom over it,” he added afterward. “(Because) I don’t think it’s going to make any difference.” During the second public comment por­ tion of Monday night’s meeting, Buway said she could not comment on whether the testing tower, once taken down from the Harwood Road site, might be moved to another location. Dennis Mansfield M 9 ikA > I I Hil.' ill r r r I BW:7 /jT J I ( T" M n J » «• J «»r;a«r 9 T. J Y ..'fc R 1 MOlJ • 1. - 5 I I r fU t t I 4 I *• <6*.? I rn.* f f i:* I I * u f '‘YU. J •r »» ‘•V > 5^4’ n «v •» » t '/ I ;ur t,- I « . I I f Lis* I h • i V's A f J Ml I B J fr^ “511. Un^ — isi.i6apjir ii J5”4 t 1 jA I k l> ri TWif 1*^: :u J y'j 1 A 1 I L J . r: * I \«r z V v -Of /«r r. 'Lb'- • ! .r.1 «1 • .n I i ii > I u ? 4 ni r//'' X rz F i I X s* A' f ir I h I * tei I < r't ♦ Ji- * ‘ I I I Ik •A "i I - k*” T f z By*. I 41* Fei 4 •V k I * f )u 1 *< .1 r»*i d I I -^1 -.J 8 A 1. f »It r 1 *1 p I t . . . I I, I s Ml'. V ( »• I I w W. 4< r*’* FR"^ I Y. t ll I I AtM4 F MkV A2^ V1I< % J t { V— \ B I A I Mrau jii |£ntn»ac tL .1 < 3 4*^ r V- J (t,, I '...-Mxu: J ' 'u- I'.f 4i ■ f * \ ■ r* ') r*- t - b 11:'-t > J I i I f /l"’. t .1 I I I [ 4 1 Staff Writer With its newest trustee finally seated at the table, the Odessa Township Board of Trustees voted 4-1 at its regular monthly meeting Monday, June 2, to deny a permit application by Canadian-based Cordelio Power for a wind testing tower that was already set to be taken down. The township board originally voted on the application at its April 7 meeting, with board members leaving the township hall deadlocked 2-2 over the issue. At the time, there was no fifth and decid­ ing vote, as the board has been operating shorthanded ever since the 2024 general election last November. But, the open trustee seat was filled in a May 6 special election, with Republican newcomer Allan Baron II defeating former board member Patricia Caudill, who was running on the Democratic ticket. According to Cordelio and township officials, the company had previously re­ ceived a permit for the tower - part of the proposed Tupper Lake Wind Generation project - through the Ionia County Build­ ing Department, reportedly unaware the township had passed its own wind energy ordinance in May 2019. “Since then, we’ve been trying to rectify the situation with the township,” said Stephanie Buway, senior director for development with Cordelio. Cordelio purchased the Tupper Lake project from Leeward Renewables last year. The Tupper Lake wind power project is projected to have a capacity of 198 mega­ watts, with between 44 to 47 - depending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odes­ sa, Sebewa, Boston and Berlin townships. Plans currently call for construction to start in the third quarter of2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. At Monday’s meeting, Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher said the 2-2 vote inApril left the issue unsettled, despite a recent newspaper ad stating Cordelio was set to take down the tower, which has been in operation pn Harwood Road since late last year, “the week of June 2.” “But, we still have to act on the appli­ cation,” Rohrbacher said, adding the only .-i-IUlU*' I 4 CSSS J < .a f 1.7 a '[ Il c I i K J I B 4 < L / ■—i m « b: LJ >■ 1 b .. A’ I >1 3* yt < .*4 1 £ I r 1 I t r T > 'ri. I ib**' r 1 I & z * ? \ ft 1 MV 41 5 I1’^ B s t f i t % n T V4iZ > k 0 V iS i.! I l/l ^^^***** * ’M ■ t IC biJi' AVffl ’Cl , -lorr • r 4 tri' n ll William Joseph, who previously served as manager for the Village of Paw Paw, interviews for the position of deputy manager with Lake Odessa during a special meeting on Saturday, May 31. Photo by Dennis Mansfield .i4 'i IfFr » «f I » ) J ' I iWCS ni I 4 •'» 1 <» .1 7^ Z 1 z i’Mb /i I •J I ' 1 JJ ; fell . r I •H I ■ . in., Z I •±5S.'* r j sr f J ✓ tk I tl I' J r J. J - A :2iA.lT I I • 'xJ t • f i ' * 1 42. J/Il M' 1 /t. .• ! t' t . ai «i‘ r, J ?3 *4 ■ f s r' 'C HIRING Continued from Page 1 » . •* * ’I'M''. <M;' 'IfiriT jjM 3 It I I / Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ( I t t t y. X t term in 2017 and then mayor in 2019 before leaving Mt. Pleasant for Paw Paw in 2021. Joseph’s tenure as Paw Paw’s village manager proved to be shorter than antic­ ipated. Meeting minutes posted on the vil­ lage’s website, pawpaw.net, state that the council held a special meeting to evaluate Joseph’s performance on Oct. 2,2023. Then, just a week later, council members voted, 5-2, to defeat a motion to enter into negotiations related to a potential contract extension, thereby allowing his initial contract to expire. The runner-up in Saturday’s interview might have been Hanson, a village employee since 2014. In the meantime, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in human resources, from Western Michigan University in 2020. Village President Karen Banks said a key factor in selecting a deputy manag­ er, who would be mentored by interim Manager Gregg Guetschow for a year before a possible promotion to manager, would be longevity, with several council members expressing concerns Christy and Willison could not stay in Lake Odessa long-term. The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023, After a review of the candidates, coun­ cil members voiced they were ready to vote on a recommendation. However, Banks asked for additional time, with the council likely to take up the issue at its next meeting on Monday, June 16. Editor The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) is looking to go back to the drawing board this week after only receiving one response to its request for proposals (RFP) for a chunk of the county’s opioid settlement funds. Researchers at Michigan State University spent much ofthe fall get­ ting to know Barry County residents with lived experience concerning the opioid epidemic. Barry County SATF Coordinator Liz Lenz shared the data compiled by researchers with the Bar­ ry County Board of Commissioners in February, ahead of opening the RFP period. The data, Lenz said, identifies com­ munity needs as the county prepares to divvy out a nearly $ 1.5 million chunk of funding fi-om opioid settlements. MSU’s research team conducted a needs assessment for opioid commu­ nity needs last year. “They came the last part of August and the first week of September 2024 and they met with people throughout our county, mostly folks with lived experience and relevance to the opioid epidemic and crisis,” Lenz said. Instead of conducting quantita­ tive research, based on concrete, numerical data, Lenz said the MSU researchers focused more on qualita­ tive research—hearing directly from residents about their experiences and their opinions. The sole application submitted to the RFP scoring workgroup came from the Barry County Serenity Club, an organization that provides a safe place for addicts and alcoholics and supports them through the recovery process. Lenz and opioid settlement funds RFP scoring committee chairman Bill Mattson recommended commission­ ers allocate $15,000 to the nonprofit. Those funds will help keep the or- ^5 Financial 'Z' T| ganization running through the end of the year. Commissioners voted to recommend that approval at the reg­ ular board of commissioners meeting next week, June 10. Despite progress being made to­ ward disseminating some ofthe funds on Tuesday, Mattson and Lenz agreed they need to reevaluate the RFP appli­ cation and reach out to organizations who indicated they would apply for the funds and never submitted appli­ cations. “We weren’t quite sure what to ex­ pect, and when it all came to the end when we collected all ofthe RFPs, we had one application — which was a bit of a surprise, and some might say a little bit of a disappointment. We had had inquiries and some comments to indicate that people would be sub­ mitting, and in the end, we had one application,” Lenz said. Lenz said she hopes to reopen the RFP period sometime in the next 30 days after discussion and some tweaking. “We feel we that we need as helpers to steward these opioid settlement funds is review the process, talk to people about why they did not, ifthey had an interest, why they didn’t follow up with a completed application, said Lenz. Lenz also suggested tweaking the application for funds so it is more easily accessible and submittable. The State of Michigan received $800 million from opioid settlements. Of that $800 million, Barry County received $1,499 million. More details about the funds can be found on the Barry County SATF website: barrycountysatf.com/opioid-settlement/. Funds are awarded based on guidance fi'om Johns Hop­ kins University, the Michigan Asso­ ciation of Counties and local data. Funding will go toward projects that follow the key strategies listed in the opioid settlement court documents. A FOCUS f F .I 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS"* CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC Kevin Beck, AAMS^" CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor You should always be able to ask as many ques­ tions as you’d like when working with your finan­ cial advisor. So, before you have your annual review, think carefully about what you’d like to ask. Here are a few sugges­ tions: • Are my goals still realistic? When you first began working with your financial advisor, you may well have articulated several financial goals. For example, you might have said that you wanted to pay for most of your children’s college edu­ cation, or that you’d like to retire at age 55, or that you hope to travel internation­ ally every year during re­ tirement. In fact, you could have many different goals for which you’re saving and investing. When you meet with your financial advisor, you’ll certainly want to ask whether you’re still on track toward meeting these goals, If you are, you can continue with the financial strategies you’ve been following; but if you aren’t, you may need to adjust them. The same is true if your goals have changed. You and your fi­ nancial advisor will want to build a strategy to address any new or different goals such as emergency cash needs, having adequate in­ surance protection or estate planning. • Am I taking on too much — or too little — risk? Put market declines in perspective. The financial markets always fluctuate, and these movements will affect the value of your investment portfolio. Sup­ pose you watch the markets closely every day and track their impact on your invest­ ments. You may find yourself fretting over their value and wondering whether you’re taking on too much investment risk for your comfort level. Conversely, if during an extended period of market gains your own portfolio appears to be lagging, you might feel that you should be investing more aggressively, which entails greater risk. In any case, it’s important to consuit with your financial advisor to determine your risk risk tolerance tolerance and and use use itit as as aa guideline guideline for for making making inin­ vestment choices. •• How How will will changes changes in in my life affect my investment strategy? Your life is not static. Over the years, you may experience any num­ ber of major events, such as marriage, remarriage. loss of a spouse, birth of children or grandchildren, changing jobs or illness leading to early retirement, When you meet with your financial advisor, you will want to discuss these types of changes, because they can affect your long-term goals and your investment decisions. • How are external forc­ es affecting my investment portfolio? Generally speak­ ing, you will want to cre­ ate an investment strategy based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. And, as mentioned, you may need to adjust your strategy based on changes in your life. But should you also make changes based on outside forces, such as interest rate movements, political events, inflation, new tax legislation or news affect­ ing industries in which you have invested substantially? Try not to make long-term investment decisions based on short-term news. Yet, talk with your financial advisor to make sure your investment portfolio and spending strategy are not out of alignment with relevant external factors. By making these and other inquiries, you can help yourself stay informed about your overall invest­ ment picture and what moves, if any, you should make to keep advancing to­ ward your goals. A financial advisor is there to provide you with valuable guidance — so take full advantage of it. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �^.6 0 « A / < •1 I• 4 Thursday, Jone 5, 2025 • <• • BAIMB) I r l)li? ■ wrwTA HastingsBonner com ■ 4 Jf' i I I y fl (ZV* A .',4. \7 f* L Th' i'* B f < 4 *f kz IV i; i / ^:<f. & *XJ>'’ .f > r' S(|S ;< IL 4 < I 4 / I (Continued from Page 1 eighth grade, but we still had some getting used to. Freshman year wus our last year of ‘weirdness. Wesolowski reminded her class­ mates never to forget the past that had shaped them. But instead, the past equipped them all Io move forward and take on new challenges. We all arc moving on to new chapters. We arc becoming Bruins, Broncos, Technicians, Lakers Wolverines, and Boilermakers But no matter where life takes us. we'll always have our roots and we will always be Panthers,” Wesolowski said and continued. Our community, our pa.si, and everything we've learned along the way will always be what connects us, no matter where our paths may lead. “So, as you move forward, be thank­ ful for those roots. They've shaped you into the person you arc today, and they will continue to guide you through life. “We may be walking different paths, but we will always be connected to Delton by the com fields, lakes, and H IS - r '' f t I 4 t 4 ‘V < vided information on PACE to commissioners at a committee of the whole meeting. Lean & Green Michigan sets up PACE districts across the slate, where local govern­ ments opt into the program. Lean & Green has a uniform program state­ wide to connect developers with private, national lenders. Commissioners voted to establish a PACE district in March this year. The extra financing option can allow developers to construct the Riverwalk Lofts above code and with energy-efficient standards. The cost savings to the developers will, in theory, trickle down to create a savings for future residents of the development in rent or energy costs. Copperrock plans to construct 135 units across three buildings on the two parcels. Developers will also construct a commercial building on the property, which will be used as a community food center/co-op for the county. As'sSPravFoa % YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. You re our Mends, our tamily, our neighbors ...end our future 'e Estimates Yow Community Connection U < IB B THE CELEBRATION TOUR THURSDAY, JULY 17 f! ““ A fl A » k » *4 EARTH, WIND & FIRE SAM HUNT FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FRIDAY. AUGUSTS Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office or FireKeepersCasino.com. ON 1* CASINO * HOTEL CRCCK 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. t f I e fl > V * t b« ♦ 1 L iU * f• fl I i **• 9 :jl1:j, Ai'i' »• M* I X t ' ■■-■ A ft J I r1 I ft X < f ft A 7 . • •I I ' 1 • 3. t I fit I 4* *5 . •I I I A* ) / ♦> J > 4- 4** '-fVt ■ I ) DKHS graduates celebrate their graduation day by tossing their caps outs after the formal indoor cererrx^ny on May 22 T <>iw ».**tofla JfeBW I •M <,r ■’ •i''' I »> f fkrr w** T. s ft «x > J If OliS.- I I . ( ,-fl fl1 I -r ■ T L 9 4 V- 1 fl* J fl I i ( -r 4 I Lfl u f k > fl » ♦ I Standing behind the podium is Jim Hogoboom, who is in his first year as principal for DKHS. Sitting in the first row, directly behind the podium, in a blue shirt, tie, and suit, is first-year Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Wright, who said he has enjoyed getting to know the students from the Class of 2025 and believes they will accomplish great things in the future. ' ‘ -I w ! jflSC I®® »> > 110 I.-* W ! u* *« I J •* r ' < HASS band program performs its signature Concert in the Hayfield 1^* I »* i ■■ r-) • - I ► 13 fl* L-r • i4 X /fl** II* I wi' I k <4 i I .* 4 5 Bft« V " "i- J K J,) « i ‘-s’ 1— 7 I -- ♦ I 4^ to r ^L,Aft fl 12-^ M. ■- -— txt; I wr^ fl •4 . ' tS W1P 4 “I A > V .w fl I u A* 1 H -* fl IB^ X •* 4 • fl* « ■ IF ai:x^ •T t r 4J /V 4 I V I I ** B I *> 4 » VP. 1 / * •1 i I Last Thursday’s Concert in the Hayfield attracted hundreds of Hastings band supporters, who made the trip to the farm of Louts and Mary Wierenga to hear the annual performance Photo courtesy of Hastings Area Schools V or i * >fl 1fc * 6 fl >■ - J fl* * -fl'. •<' H ^*1 Cr^i I ': w I ■aKsr* ” ta J •e' UMBpr-JS-,y;giBy, M TSJ ? 0ig I I f ft I e I ' V 4. 11 0 • uwa-.y I r I Si I I a, SR I 41^1 _ f . I I BLUfaJiM a> V •> ■flI The Hastings Area Schools band program traded in its air conditioned, state-of-the-art performing arts center for a hayfield last Thursday. If you wanted a seal al the event, you had to bring it with you. And no one was grumbling; it’s become a beloved annual tradition. The school held its annual Concert in the Hayfield last week, its second edition since returning last year from a lengthy hiatus following the COVID19 pandemic. What started off nearly a decade ago as a modest event and fundraiser that brought in about $1,000 for the program has blossomed into one of the program's marquee concerts of the season. This year’s event featured per­ * formances by the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra in addition to a combined ,, Hastings band that included members , from multiple grade levels and boasted over 180 students and a few guests. The Concert in the Hayfield acts as a lucrative fundraiser for the program, featuring concessions and a silent auc­ tion on site, as well. Longtime band supporter, former HASS school board member and former Master Farmer of the Year Louis Wierenga Jr. and his wife, Mary, host the shindig on their farm, located on North Charlton Park Road in Hastings. — Hastings Area Schools I ft j ■ d it I I J fl •v'-’ I IX/Ul ; ’Ais.zb ft 9 *• Continued from Page 1 to stated laws that were passed in 2023 that call for Michigan to achieve a 100-percent clean ener­ gy standard by 2040. Moore said he was attending Tuesday’s county board meeting to help answer some of the concerns being raised, including such issues as trees being cut down at the con­ struction sites, whether the compa­ ny has insured the project and the existence of a decommissioning bond, the removal of topsoil, and the potential for hazardous materials or chemicals possibly to cause contamination issues, as well as the company’s efforts to keep people updated on the project According to Moore, work crews have recently removed about 150 trees. “All of them are on our own property or property associated with the project,” he said. “I know on a project like this, it’s a big one, probably one of the big- gest in Barry County in the last decade or so ... We're constantly updating and educating people on what’s happening. “We have nothing to hide on this project.” He added that, while there is no requirement for the project to be insured, Consumers Energy has provided the county with a decommission bond that would fund future cleanup at the solar farm, if the power company wasn’t able to do so on its own. In making such a bond part of its ordinance regulating such proj­ ects, Moore lauded commission­ ers and other county officials for protecting local residents. “We have no problem with that,” he said. “We were really happy to see it and support it.” But, Moore said the company has every intention of living up to its agreement with Barry County and plans to fund any decommissioning of the solar fund once it outlives its operational life in 20 to 40 years. “It’s our project,” he said. “We own it and we’re expecting to d BA- r I^M I 1 M fl '■ T- •1 4 ft. «b* :v *• •• ■ '■'flllr,. j^ **<? * A* > k X■ 4 s;2 s I*. flflh • •*! «kflt «• t V -r( t fflM ■?r « l?s * » > Jt'i •5' If: -A... s continue to own it.” As far as answering other concerns, Moore added that the solar panels will be cleaned with “simple water” to clear off any dust and that no topsoil will be removed. However, he said some topsoil will be “moved around” to allow for grading, with the soil remaining on site and plans call­ ing for it to be put back. Also, solar panels being installed as part of the project contain “no hazardous materials,” according to Moore. He added the panels are currently consid­ ered to be 85 to 95 percent recy­ clable “right now.” One surprising concern that had come up, according to Moore, were statements about the possible use of eminent domain. Moore said eminent domain has not been used to secure “any parcel of this proj­ ect, I hope that puts this to rest” Moore’s full statement before the county board on Tuesday may be viewed on YouTube by search­ ing “Barry County Committee of the Whole 6/3/2025.” ft I /Ji ‘ flj! J g®-" *v I ( 4, * J I SOLAR JOHN FOGERTY •ATTII r ! I 4 w I >. I s IR **wn i*L. ''‘•53*1 hs 4 '0* ik,. 'A, A *. 5» III I - *to • ’ 'ft .v * * V i * T k ■I '1 NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME GET YOUR ¥ < XV Start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam FIREKEEPERS n .■f ,9 I 517-983-0954 I I J i I ft '.J 4 l' » J;'' \e • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation * < 6 a Barry County commissioners at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting voted to recommend approval for a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) special assessment financing request from Copperrock Construction at the board’s next meeting. If approved next week, Copperrock will be able to take advantage of an extra $4,399,000 in financing to be used for improvements during construc­ tion that will improve energy effi­ ciency at the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts, located at 328 and 420 E. Mill Street. Adopted by the Michigan Legislature in 2010, the PACE Statute provides an opportunity for developers to receive funding from private, secure lenders for ener­ gy-efficient construction projects above code. Earlier this spring, Mary Freeman of Lean & Green Michigan pro- > • 1 4^1^’ I *r Molly Macteod Editor ■X r 4ft Commissioners recommend approval for Riverwaik Lofts PACE financing request 9 << I ¥t b< Jtum on May 22. gradual cm day at DKHS. is Dr Greta Munger, who is new th« year a r - as^&statfTt r;igh s • DELTON free ,1 y .* flavored sodas from Johnny’s. I a si-forwarding through the basics of elementary school and the awk­ wardness of middle school. Sinclair encouraged Ihe DKHS class of 2025 to rise to the occasion of challenges and Icam. l>on't be the person who spends the next IO years reminiscing about ‘the good or days.’ Be the person who wakes up excited for what’s next. Build a life so full of purpose and curiosity that you don't have to look back you're too busy living it. The moment you settle is the moment you accept less than you deserve," said Sinclair, and added the following. To create the future w-e w ant, we have to take risks the kind (hat pull us out of our comfort zones and push us to change. The kind that are uncomfortable, uncertain, and some­ times even scary . But that's where the growth happens. The life we dream of won’t come to us just because we wait. We have to chase it. We have to be bold enough to try something new, even when failure is a possibility. That’s how we grow.” 1 I I I I r 'Z Standing behind the | / *-^ iX 4 4 Ito .d I t "■"to. •a ' 4 fl' ?K J x. X. <1 ir. ( •N. ? 'Hi 1 I « :T • kt « r I A ( X ft t •fl I 'n, * ( A ; , '4 % Hi', I A* I -• >■< w■ I /•; • -»'A > *?T, ( 1 1 V A il. I U.'N. ■■ «s ■ ''i .<c>, lUf 3 I ft** If I o JB_ ft I _ ''Uto? ■ 4 I ’to.- I’ nX < 2 M WHSS iV, «* t’ .. r I '' ’ K Stif i a r i' » Vj X « no: IW’ 51 j wI „H t ) rl1 1 f I I i I I 1 t f I 1: L 4. . ♦ s �♦9 w I b B Ik A. I f. I www.HastingsBanner.com wr> Library to host private screening of climate change documentary ‘ 4ft*- ^ll Yi I 1 lori Jj 1 K ? I V •• *• *1 1 i • 4 J > XI. v4ri?«?i 7 / r H I J? I ff » I * •i 'V. w ;C » ! I >s. t * T •1 I • 4!!■> J. I t ^1.. I ’ I * r *z • X 1/ r 9 * j "T, I •> * k I J *1 5 J The choir continues to perform, with Ethan Holmes serving as the group’s accompanist. The concert is set to open with ‘‘Great is Thy Faithfulness,” ar­ ranged by Dan Forrest, and will continue on with a variety of solo and group arrangements. The doors for the concert will open at 2:30 p.m. at the church located at 600 S. Main St. in Eaton Rapids and, in lieu of tickets, a freewill offering will be taken. — DM The Lakewood Area Choral Soci­ ety is set to host its first performance for 2025, “Great is Thy Faithfulness: A Sacred Choral Music Concert,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids The concert will feature many new works, as well as old favorites. Now, in its 40th year, LACS owes its existence to Dr. Robert Oster, who reportedly acted upon hearing a request for an adult community choir in 1985 and set out to do just that. f I / "r V Choral Society hosts first concert of 2025 on June 8 t -»' • kw. 4 w r 1 t. I DO YOU REMEMBER? fl [ ‘ -<3> I V L J 4 4 A*' «».> I I* w ‘ . ,1 * 1 •'l r I t' A ''*‘r i »> •; •R 1 • A-; I . f s * r ! J * A *1 6. ‘i s- 't -ti- ■fl ft f. »<•. •’I ; X J. Vi « » 's *•.* 4 . w. I * ftj. 'I**' s l?l '■‘i r 1 r CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE The Hastings Public Library, along with the Barry County Earth Alliance, is set to host a private screening of the documentary film, “Climate Sisu.” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday June 18, with the film’s creator. Grand Valley State Uni­ versity professor Elena Lioubimtseva on hand to introduce the movie and answer questions. The documentary, which seeks to address climate change and community resilience in Michigan, reportedly will take the audience on a journey from the Grand Valley campus “up north” in search of community knowledge about climate action, resilience, adaptation and education. The solutions the documentary features range from planting new grape varietals in vineyards to pushing for passenger train service to northwest Michigan to adapting city planning in the Upper Peninsula to prepare for environmental shifts. A Finnish word, “sisu” means “ex­ traordinary determination, courage, and resoluteness in the face of adversity.” Lioubimtseva is a professor of ge­ ography and sustainability planning at GVSU with more than 30 years of field research across four continents. She is also the co-founder and leader of the GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network. For those unable to attend the private screening, the documentary is also availDM able on YouTube. f BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterty Logging 269-8187793. MEMORY THOMAS R. SHERIDAN 4/3/1953-6/3/2022 Never Forgotten Missed Forever Always Loved -VS 20 GARAGE SALES HUGE ESTATE SALE 4038 Heath Rd., Hastings: June 7th & 8th: 9am5pm. Log splitter, chainsaws, tool chest, too many tools to list. Concrete forms and hardware, some household items. HUGE YARD SALE: 1900 Boulder Dr., Hastings. June 12-13-14, 9am6pm. New and used men’s, women’s and kids clothing, furniture, toys, new indoor cushions, lots of misc. Bulk discounts on new clothing. There is something here for everyone! BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS II IC < > *»*r'k i« r I p fl > Herb workshop scheduled for June 8 il I 3 C A T I 4^. I CROWING TURKEY ? , *rV — BANNER JUNE?, 2018 — I ’ ■■ •■(Ww,; ► 15 st>H. I F V *?■«! I ^«4iraa» It ft k « :M I I w . 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There are several no trespassing signs posted throughout the property, including the area ofthe other landowner ofthe proper­ ty,” Johnson said. The property is jointly owned by the township and a resident who lives near the water tower site. Out of respect for the residents who reside in that direct area, Johnson is asking people to take the no trespassing signs seriously. “It’s dangerous up there. You never know what ground you are standing on because it’s under construction,” John- ;* » if* OB, f • 108” Backs - Wide Variety / 4 ■r oft .jt t• I * • Gift Certificates Available 7 '.f r < *■* X ;O\ J/' I t Corewell Health Pennock on May 12, 2025 to Courtney Madalinski and Joe Madalinski of Hastings. I >4 I ,< 1 SPIRIT BUS • • • • • • • • • • • • ■ BASEBALL GAME 5/28 >' I - » Thank you Ken's Kul/ for sponsoring the Hustings Athletic Boosteis Saxon Spirit Bus h ^ -h 1 fl <»' J :i ■'H •z 3 •i 'O' Jesus Loves Zou z QUESTIONS: «■■■ ASK US... I I ( # 218 E. State St., Hastings • t '< Courbin Keith Madalinski, born at . v‘ t *« Health Pennock on May 10, 2025 to Kathrin-Lee Oudekerk and Taylor Burnett of Middleville. ***** • Threads, Zippers, Trims, etc. f:. I Cash Henry Burnett, born at Corewell <A p k . jJ >«:24 arf 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 . * c* < H son explained. “So, if you see signs like that posted, avoid the area, not only out of respect for the residents but for the construction crew, and we’d like them to do their job and get out of there as quickly as possible and get some water in that tower.” VanHoose said the biggest challenge for the entire job was space. “We had very limited space to position a crane of that size. Once the stem was set, that did free up some space, but it was still tight. When cranes of that size show up to a job it is essential that they are set up in the correct location,” VanHoose explained. “It is something that we deal with daily, so our crew did a fantastic job at overcoming the obstacles we had. “When topping out the tower with the bowl, we had to install 220,500 pounds of » Quilt Fabrics - First Quality 4 Pennock on May 8, 2025 to JoAnna Sawdy and Damien Ward of Vermontville. counterweight and 115 feetofluffingjib.” The counterweight is the weight on the back of the crane that holds it in place when something is hanging offthe crane. “The crew we have with this crane is extremely top-notch, and I could not do a simple job without them,” VanHoose said. “We are a family and a team, we pick up the slack when needed and al­ ways help each other safely get any job completed, no matter what hurdles are thrown our way. If not for my crew, I would not be able to do my job.” ^4 } Health Pennock on May 8, 2025 to Rachael Delong and Steven Delong of Nashville. ***** r k I u Odin Lane Delong, born at Corewell I r e . 1/ 11 ■ t > . Continued from Page 2 I I r «w With all the excitement about the water tower, Barry Township Chief of Police Jenney Johnson is asking people not to go past the "no trespassing" signs placed near the water tower site. 1 Corewell Health Pennock on May 7, 2025 to Samantha Cappon and Ezekiel Cappon of Lake Odessa. ***** Adalyn, born at Corewell Health M r* J I I r I Penelope Roselyn Cappon. born at 4 .i.- i Corewell Health Pennock on May 6, 2025 to Tiffany Kidder and Michael Kidder of Nashville. xy M * *«' G Neva Christine Kidder, born at V /. .. .< t4 t ’>■ Health Pennock on May 2, 2025 to Blake Turner and Matt Turner of Nashville. • « X t.* Weston Jay Turner, born at Corewell 4 <* t r . i Corewell Health Pennock on April 29, 2025 to Victoria Roth and Alex DeLeon of Hastings. ***** « » V 'f % •» I- • •: ‘nt- « * i.,' I* • r« n 9 I I I ■ 4 > 1• 4 :iK '> s I % 4^ s 4 i PRIVATE J X «* k r t ft .4* ’>• >* ■r< •p < 4- ^.1 r-j *I * 4 I V t T 1 • rf •« . I* ■i *1 r Damon Michael DeLeon, bom at Area residents can learn about common herbs used for natural pest management at a free work­ shop this weekend. Michigan State University Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the workshop on Sunday, June 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn about common herbs and their pest management uses, including how to deter harmful bugs and keep deer out of vegetable gar­ dens. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact MM Glass at 517-652-3056. Four turkeys have been frequent visitors at the Bill Miller home in Hastings. Here, the only tom in the group shows off his full fan of feathers for the camera. The nearby meerkats, unimpressed, remain motionless. Courtesy photo I i % L 5 Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 945-9673 Hulsi Cleaners Pickup Station < 1 ' -*w- I II I t f •Mf p * • t 4^ • • • it's a b • X • B i I’foa^ Day to be a baxon! •! < .9MI • ■ W~» < • <> \ £ jf in? V B. I -J OPEN: Monday-Friday 6 am-5:3Q pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm a » 74 I* »♦ I R I g IB "a** • *1 1 • *1 ♦ I • #> »z? S f I i J S A' 7s ' ;Y ,1 •IJ^ -5 • fl s. ' J 'i.^. r �I, 5* I •iTI .J •As 6 Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I = 1 www.HastingsBanner com I •» F 9 J- i4, OBITUARIES 9 A ? J 4 I f § <4 uw * I I* • * ./ ' jIL 4 I -9 I 5 f . I 1 r I J r J Ik VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM ih >} I *** '«*■ Fy-/r * —e. Ronald “George” James Carole Kay Greer Carole "Mikey" Kay Greer, passed away on May 27, 2025, in her Delton, Ml home. Mikey's life was a tapestry of love, kindness, and gentle humility that touched everyone she knew. She was born on January 11, 1958, in Battle Creek, Ml, the daughter of Jack and Vera (Babcock) Milks. A proud graduate of Delton High School class of 1976, Mikey carried the spirit of her youth throughout her life, always eager to learn and grow. She possessed an innate ability to make those around her feel welcomed and cherished. Mikey married her soulmate Charles Greer on April 6,1994 and her love for Chuck was evident in everything she did. She was a fabulous cook, a passion that she lovingly shared with friends and family. Mikey’s heart found its joy in the simplicity of life. Her garden was a place of tranquility and beauty, a reflection of the care and thought she put into every plant and flower. She found solace in the great outdoors, whether it was a quiet afternoon on her pontoon boat, a weekend camping under the stars, A loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away this past weekend. Ronald George" James was born February Sth. 1955. to parents Harold James and Orucella Babcock. He was born and raised in Hastings, Michigan, and proud to be a master electrician. He is survived by his kids, Jamie and Lori James, and Lindsey and Toni Jacinto: grandkids Kayleigh, Preston, and Jacee; siblings Ray and Rose James, Joni Mezeske, Charlie and Julie James, Rick James, multiple or a successful hunt for mushrooms in the woods. These simple pleasures were the threads of the beautiful quilt that was her life. Described by those who knew her as having a heart of gold, Mikey was the ! M embodiment of kindness. She approached life with a sweetness and humility that endeared her to many. Her thoughtfulness was evident in every act; from the way she listened to the way she offered support. Mikey's loving nature was her signature, a hallmark that will be deeply missed by all. She was the beloved wife of Charles u Chuck" Greer; the cherished sister of Cheryl Church; and the adoring human to her animal babies: Megan, Mac, and Ash. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jack and Vera Milks. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Battle Creek Fraternal Order of Eagles #299 located at 19757 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service (269) 965-5145. www. bachmanhebble.com I M .-r. I / »1 a tM ff.91 I r ?2 >• . 1 < I • -i * 9* 11 d > 4 i r H « »f I .t. A I T i I » W 4^' Vr ri' V ■1 I ♦ JI • *41 •.h litfM -< r: *T I, £1 .«l ■ J I .s J&i* HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY a IN M 1 I I I SCHEDULE b* :J 1*^ 4 «w 8 J .......... ....... Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities, Thursday, June 5 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1934 film starring Charles Ruggles and Mary Boland, 5 p.m. Friday, June 6 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7 - Very Barry Family Event at Tyden Park, 9 a.m. Monday, June 9 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. P j I 2 I • ‘T j •/ a r» J T*^ C X •i r * A I t r n nieces and nephews, and his loving ex-wife, Linda James. He IS preceded in death by his brother Randy James. Dad was full of laughter and joy to be around and he will truly be missed. Love you dad, and we're so glad we got to be around each other these past St r few years. We love you and I will always miss our good times. whether it was on the golf course, in the backyard, or at Disney and all the other places, we have had great times. Love you old man. take care. .dS Tuesday, June 10 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; Youth Makerspace with 4-H: Crafty Creations (grades 3-12), 10:30 a.m.; Teen Zine Making (grades 9-12), 1 p.m.; community mental health workers, 2 p.m.; Pow­ erful Tools for Caregivers, 4 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio. 11:30 a.m.; Touch-A-Truck in the fire department parking lot. 2 p.m.; rain garden workshop and demonstration with Thornapple River Watershed. 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. 1 I J F** I X * B •* , I » I 1 1? < :j>4 *• f I I e • i e I /f * 1 J 5^ > •,I. ■ , -.1'; r I i z I I i I I < (* -J k ’< I s ■fe 4 if J 1 B ‘ fi 4 J ? j / 1 8 J S-«. VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM * r Worship Togeth er '1 ■ Af C < Z X LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. Website: 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Website; www.hastingsffee www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a,m.; Worship and Nursery. 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. Those interested can register for these events and find more I Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m,, Kids 4 Truth June 1-Sept. 30 —Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute's Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: “The Rainbow Hunters" by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 — Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green a.m. Sunday. *y * Study -c A A WORLDWIDE SUPPLIER OF HotUne’Ibob&EqoiiHnent 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 • X T J « F i • ! « — •■ r*. . 1 » . r <• ' -.‘15? T i , wwj V A j I ' -• .J, .“iLl.... ' <» •.« r r I f r** < i >;x: wV X 4 I i r «►** r * I I , I f f f ' I ) t 1 I isk. f .V .TO » 1 1 1 • - • 0 “ii*' ' r > *'*r. I If; A JIU..- » I ‘,'t r^-.i ■ ' 1 • •*& I •Se. .'•ft .. S’-* 1 > \ "5* s 5 A./. ' V.'; ri J 1 » ^Bi. I A , » k s . \ .9 •> >v J NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING svncTMRSBma L_ 1,. i * i V CW . /■ •1 V I Mijn.41 I I > DEADLINES Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas < I J w. 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Then, hit the trails to look for some of Barry County’s very best birds. This program will occur rain or shine. Tuesday, June 10 — Eastern Box Turtle Party. 10 a.m.-noon. Wednesday, June 11 — Stewardship Experience. 10 a.m.noon. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. p * 1 School Youth Group; 6:30 Bible ’.4 SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Ihis information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 t rw.- (Children Kindergarten-5th Service: 10 a.m. Products «a» 1 I p '•I > Prayer. Call Church Office Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH p.m. 8609. i ✓ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Email hastfTnc@gmail.com. ■ iJf-. information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ I 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 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J .1 ih f ‘ I'’ iV I » i .1 il I i >I !« ••k The Strand Theatre i -Tf t ). r V 4f» ♦ I A It’ 't> IM f? «* 5 * ' J : DAVID MILLER Special to The Banner The GQT Hastings 4 theater now occupies the orig­ inal site of the once-beloved Strand Theatre. This cherished, locally owned venue served for decades as a cultural touchstone and gathering place for the com­ munity. Revered for its intimate charm and rich history, the Strand was more than just a movie house; it was a landmark where generations came together to enjoy film, friendship and a shared sense of their hometown — often in a line of theatergoers that stretched from the front door to the end of the block. The 428-seat Hastings Strand Theatre opened as early as 1915, inspired by the grand Strand Theatre that had debuted the previous year in New York City at 47th Street and Broadway. In its early decades—up through the 1960s—the moviegoing experience at the Hastings Strand was marked by ceremonial and communal traditions. Before each film, a local organ­ ist seated at the front of the auditorium provided live musical accompaniment. Twelve-foot red velvet cur­ tains would slowly part to reveal the American flag on screen, accompanied by the playing of the National Anthem. This was followed by a 5- to 1 O-minute news­ reel featuring national headlines and visual reports. During the 1940s and 1950s, these newsreels served as a vital visual supplement to print journalism, especially in an era when many households had yet to acquire a television. Prior to 1920, Roy A. Goshom served as the owner and operator of the Strand Theatre. Although primitive forms of television existed as early as the 1920s, the technology remained experimental and was not yet available to the general public. It would not be until the mid-1940s that television began to reach consumers on a broader scale. Even then, early broadcasts were in black and white, viewed on small circular or oval­ shaped screens typically measuring only 5 to 7 inches across; hence the appeal of a 24-foot movie screen. Around 1920, Roy Goshom sold ±e Strand Theatre to Ray J. Branch, a progressive figure who over the next four decades would emerge as a national leader in the theater and exhibitor industry. In the 1940 Hastings City Directory, the Barry Theater made its first appear­ ance, with Ray Branch managing both the Strand and the Barry. The Strand was located at 213 West State Street, while the Barry stood on the same side of the street at 117 E. State St.; separated by approximately a dozen storefronts. The Strand offered seating for 428 patrons, while the Barry accommodated 350. Mr. Branch employed bo± staff and family members to operate the two heaters. In 1930, the once-prominent balcony of the Strand Theatre was removed, marking the end of an era for the popular downtown venue. A decade and a half later, in 1944, Ray Branch acquired the aging Hastings Hotel during the height of wartime rationing, a time when staples were scarce and every transaction carried the weight of uncertainty. By the time of the 1950 United States Census, ±e Branch family had become deeply involved in the daily operations of both the hotel and its adjoining theater. Ray’s wife, Anna, managed ticket sales with practiced efficiency; his son Raymond Jr. handled cleaning and general maintenance; Robert manned the ticket booth; and young Richard worked as the hotel’s desk clerk. This family-run enterprise carried on into the early 1950s until the eventual closure of the Barry Theater brought a quiet end to its cinematic chapter. Yet the memory lingered. Longtime residents may recall the imposing marquee that once beckoned moviegoers, still jutting out above the sidewalk. Though its illumi­ nated letters no longer advertised coming attractions, the structure remained, repurposed and rebranded as Leary’s Auto Sport Shop—a nostalgic relic of Hastings’ golden age of film. These theaters played a vital role in the social life of Hastings. Situated at opposite ends of State Street, they provided convenient entertainment options that enriched the cultural life of the community and added to the vitality of the downtown district. Their develop­ ment over time reflects broader trends in the American movie theater industry, as they adapted to technological advancements and shifting audience tastes. Television had begun to exert a noticeable influence on movie attendance, drawing audiences away from theaters and into the comfort of their own living rooms. In the early 1960s, Mr. Branch would sell the Strand to Gordon M. Bennett, from Middleville, who in 1959 was working for the United Film Service that special­ ized in the creation of short films commissioned by organizations to promote products, services, or public messages. These films were often shown in schools, at trade shops or on television. Gordon Bennett undertook a series of modernizations to revitalize the theater and attract a new audience. He eliminated several outdated features, including the tra­ ditional organ music and ushers with flashlights guid­ ing patrons to their seats. The refreshment counter was also notably expanded, offering a wider selection of concessions. On April 1,1970, Bennett ran a full-page advertisement in the Hastings Reminder announcing the creation of a “regional university” for the “Awake Minority,” which he claimed was intended to rid the country of the antiquated, decrepit and archaic beliefs espoused by out-of-touch, self-appointed puritans. When the ad drew significant backlash, he reminded critics that the announcement had been published on April Fools’ Day. A few years later, in 1973, Bennett made another bold move by removing 250 seats, reducing the theater’s capacity to 178, as part of a risky transition to a dinner theater format. Many members of the online Facebook group r .J a*. t fnrrta. ’i J J. « 9 > <SHOF k- th * * J) t “t % » ‘M i H H.5hjiid *< V 4 V 4 f * A I w* « .*e f V • I U fl •T r r 3^ The Strand Theatre stood on State Street where the current GQT Hastings 4 theater stands today. This undated photo was taken sometime before the theater was sold to Gordon M. Bennett in the early 1960s. Courtesy photos V 7 “Hastings History” fondly recall the heydays of the Strand Theatre. Jim Jacobs remembered seeing many movies there during the 1950s, particularly the day his entire school, St. Rose Elementary, attended a screening of “The Ten Commandments.” Angie Isabella Meyer shared that she once worked at the Strand and recalled a hole in the wall behind one of the theater’s screen curtains. Through that opening, there was access to an old stage or performance room. Shirley Kilmer reminisced about the newsreels shown at the Strand, noting that they always ended with a dramatic image of a large camera turning, followed by the words, “The eyes and ears of the world. THE END!” In May of 1983, the Strand Theatre was purchased by Stephen I. Johnson of Hastings Manufacturing. At that time, the Strand only had 216 seats. Under the management of Gary Hill, the theater underwent a much-needed modernization and was renamed “The Cinema.” Eventually, the century-old venue was incorporat­ ed into the Goodrich Quality Theaters (GQT) chain. Originally a single-screen theater, it was expanded to include four screens with a total seating capacity of 703. The building itself was expanded into the lot once occupied by the Hastings Hotel which had been demol­ ished in August of 1994. Once again, what was once the Strand was being modernized, with upgrades such as digital sound, digital projection, and the installation of recliner seating. The theater’s 4K projection gives viewers vivid colors with the sharpest details, brightest images and highest resolution picture available. In March 2020, the theater was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it reopened in October of that year, it faced intermittent closures as pandemic-related difficulties persisted. Subsequently, in February 2021, a partnership between Mason Asset Management and Namdar Realty Group acquired the assets of Goodrich Quality Theaters Inc. This partner­ ship oversees a total of 174 movie theaters across the United States, with the majority of GQT Movies’ loca­ tions situated in Michigan. The historic “Strand” theater lives on today under the name GQT Hastings 4, with Ethan Torres serving as its cunent manager. During a recent conversation, Ethan shared that many of his longtime, older patrons frequently inquire about the original Strand Theatre and its storied past. Intriguingly, it is said that behind the screen in Theater 2, remnants of the original Strand stage still endure, quietly preserving a tangible link to the theater’s rich heritage. This subtle preservation offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, connecting present-day visitors with the golden era of the Strand’s early days. David Miller is a moderator for the “Hastings History ' Facebook group. JI Wfij z -Tflr^’ttt X TEfliiP :M||| « fl I I i <4 11 4 fl I t t -4 5 * > (. Ila >Jr <• ' i T hr k i tl I j 1 t s ' ft’*. I I .;t 1 IJ A 'I s’ I ( 4. t 4 b Ifl 4 V X r •4; A ** a. aI W’SiS 1 I f A J 1* On April 1, 1970, Strand owner Gordon Bennett ran a full-page advertisement in the Hastings Reminder announcing the creation of a "regional university for the “Awake Minority.” The advertisement, published on April Fools’ Day. made a big splash among locals. h X STRAND THEATRE .......... “ SUN. tflfl MON., FEB. t1 and 12 M*, RARRY THEATRI . .... ............... I, ,,»■ I M0N,» FCe. It SUN bM 12 LAODi* Back «Ith a «4AC.' LAMOUR " BRACKEN I • f « * 11 ? At ■ i (Mart* Afl feM GIL ..(•tnLAMB I. I *' I I J I » if* Ibr* fl I T** T V* t- V 9 * ALAM I LADD VOUNG /*<i • tan* ncimcoiu A ?_ a. i W. «< V AM) \0'A nnobv ftp «4 I »z a Tda/.'!'. a KlTinn A A . A A ;ii * THiAtM Nffl^ I fl» ItOl » W I tu U— U « Al I lU e r /• c. k pucH - au Um . .-'-^•-fc« mm Nbu' . Ray J. Branch owned both the Barry and Strand theaters in the 1940s. Pictured here are movie posters from both theaters in 1944. Photo courtesy of Diane Haines ) 1 * PB ?» IV •r 5tand J V • « •1 4F 4 f I « < .p b •i -.1 AwA The Strand Theatre was located next to the Hastings Hotel. Ray J. Branch, who owned both the Strand and the Barry theaters in the 1940s. purchased the Hastings Hotel in 1944. ♦• i �I 4 1 J Thursday, June 5, 2025 8 THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice is given under section 3212 of the MCL 600.3212, that the following Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, 236, the mortgaged premises, or some part MCL 600.3212, that the following PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 03^ the mortgage may be greater on the day of 2025. The amount due on the mortgage at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 does not automatically entitle the purchaser A potential purchaser is encouraged to A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Sabrina L. a single woman Original Mortgagee; United Wright, single woman Original Mortgagee: States of America acting through the Rural Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, or successor agency. Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date United States Department of Agriculture of March mortgage: 05, of mortgage: March 29, 2022 Recorded on March 31, 2022, in Document No. 2022- 2004 Recorded on March 10, 2004 Recording 003411, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on May 29, 2025, in Document Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Forty- Foreclosing Assignee (if any): M & T Bank Amount claimed to No. 2025-004462. Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged be due at the date hereof: One Hundred premises; Sixty-FourThousand Five Hundred Twenty- Hastings, in Located the Township County ,and Barry of Seven and 55/100 Dollars ($164,527.55) described Mortgaged as; LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, AS RECORDED IN premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Lot 5, Block 6, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, Gull Lake scored four runs in the top of the first inning and then added a run in each of the next four innings, eventually going on to a 14-2 win over the Hastings varsity baseball team in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Harper Creek High School Saturday. The Blue Devils combined 13 hits, 11 walks and managed four unearned runs against the Saxons. Hastings scored single runs in the sec­ ond and fifth innings. The Blue Devils then really broke things open with six runs in the top of the seventh. The Saxons’ four hits on the day in­ cluded a double from Jackson Hayes and singles by Tyler Frazer, Dustin Lampart and Colten Denton. Denton had an RBI. Isaiah Wilson scored a run for the Saxons in the fifth when he was hit by a pitch, stole second and then advanced around on a couple of passed balls by the Blue Devil reliever. Kyle Jousma scored the Saxons’ other run, on to run for Hayes after his double not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. to free and clear ownership of the property, Date Sports Editor may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale Service Brett Bremer mortgaged premises, or some part of them, highest bidder for cash or cashier's check Housing Blue Devils beat Saxons in district final in Battle Creek mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the of them, at a public auction sale to the Chamberlain's Addition to the City, formerly LIBER Village 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly of Hastings, according to www.HastingsBanner.com the 4 I 3 ? in the bottom of the second. He came' home on an RBI single to the right side by Denton. Jackson Duffie was 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles to help power the Blue Devil attack. He scored two runs and drove in two, and walked once. Max Markham, had a big day too going 2-for-3 with a' pair of singles. He had two runs scored, three RBls and walked three times. John Lucki and Luke Anderson had two hits apiece for the Blue Devils too. ■ CJ Bennecke got the win for the Blue Devils on the mound. He struck out nine in four innings while allowing one run on three hits. He didn’t walk a batter. It was the only game of the postseason for the Saxons. They were slated to face Pennfield in a district semifinal Satur­ day morning, but it was found after the Panthers’ win over Thomapple Kellogg in the pre-district round of the state tour­ nament that there had been a pitch count violation against the Pennfield team. Gull Lake beat district host Harper Creek 5-3 in its district semifinal ball­ game. recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, 1 / I 4 •t 1 I I I ~ ■'Tr i with the days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished referenced property is sold at a foreclosure foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, Sports Editor St. Johns pitcher David Thelen shut down Lakewood in a com­ plete-game victory in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals at Ionia High School Saturday. Thelen struck out five and didn’t walk a batter through seven innings while allowing just three hits. The Vikings had a double from Carter Stewart and singles from Seth Willette and Brady Makley. The Redwings put together a 13-hit attack. The top four guys in the St. Johns line-up had two hits apiece and all nine batters had at least one hit. Kyle Lockwood was 2-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored. Seth Shank, Brandon Schomisch and Hunter Grinnell had two singles each. Shank drove in two runs. Grinnell scored once and walked once. The only extra-base hit for the Redwings was a double from Nicholas Schafer. He was 1 -for-3 with a walk and two under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, held responsible to the person who buys responsible the property at the mortgage foreclosure to the person who buys the property at sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the the property during the redemption period. mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption Brett Bremer pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at held Vikings shut out in district semifinal with St. Johns 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 later; or unless extinguished pursuant to be Attention homeowner: If you are a military period. Attention service member on active duty, if your homeowner: If you are a military service period of active duty has concluded less member on active duty, if your period of than 90 days ago, or if you have been active duty, please contact active duty has concluded less than 90 ordered to days ago, or if you have been ordered to the attorney for the party foreclosing the active duty, please contact the attorney for mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. M & T Bank Mortgagee/ the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. telephone number stated in this notice. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 300. Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24031216 1563461 (06-05){06-26) (06-05)(06-26) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp •> Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Five and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION , Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 5,2025 Ale No. 25-007226 Arm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Arm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 I r ■ OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; IFYOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO, OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.m./p.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, in Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described 9 r’* W >iirt Hfl * 'Mt 4 a □ 1 ♦ IC I k ff J r ,• jCr id I <1 r (] 4 I t I* ««* « 9 I « I I k TV b 11 ■ 1 I . ■ -Jfl I " '* ffW * 3 -w iflibirf’ I •’i* MiiF1 -A 4 I irih ain e * c 1 ( ■ri.t > • b •Srr. ■■ 1 I I j I I < RBls. Blake Thelen singled once, drove in two runs and scored twice. Ethan Guiles took the loss onthe mound for the Vikings; He was charged with five runs in five innings. He walked three and gave up eight hits while striking out four. Lucas Steward was hit for five runs in his ' two innings of relief on five hits and two walks. He struck out two. The offense wasn’t there for the Redwings in the district final though as they were bested 3-1 by Portland. The Raiders earned their spot in the district championship game with a semifinal win over Ionia, 5-2. Portland pitcher Paul Roberts held St. Johns to one run on five hits and two walks in the district' finaL H^ struck out seven. Max Sandborn was 2-for-2 with a triple in the district championship game for the Raiders and Hudson Martin was 2-for-3 with two RBls. Levi Nobis was I-for-1 with a walk and he drove in the other Raider run. 1♦ r i L J L._ 1 /I ’ r » r T* .z Jsr J i I 1 1 I 1 I i I i I // I La I f 1 I J iVV; I I I 1 1 1 •• LTr • • J .. . urn 9 •no' . J < 1 i 1 J • I r fr I • 1 I i ri rT I I t*! 11 I r J • < 9 1 I: 1. nf * 1 I II 1-' f I • 'T’ I j 1 lU .Ji .1 li A i I I I I I ' I i I H J I*I p— i I ifsat'-'- ■ I fl t urv J I ^f1 I I t. . J- i “I J 1 ► I .. .4 4*1 A ' r I * . r f r. ? ri i I f Last TK rally comes up just short against Wildcats 4 I I dir 8/1 V Brett Bremer Sports Editor In the end it worked out for the Wildcats. The final outcome didn’t change, and Thomapple Kellogg senior McKenna Hoebeke got to take a few more swings in orange and black before heading off* for the Grand Valley State University softball program. McKenna’stime inthebatter’sboxdid come to an end as the Wildcats held on for a 6-5 victory in their MHSAA Divi­ sion 2 District Semifinal in Middleville Saturday morning. Wayland intentionally walked Hoe­ beke with two-out and one on in the top of the fifth inning and the Wildcats leading by a 3-2 margin. Adelaide Holderman delivered a two-run double, giving TK a 4-3 lead at the moment The Wildcats rallied, with the help of a couple TK errors and a few singles, for three runs in the bottom of the sixth to go back in front 6-4. Hoebeke’s spot in the line-up came up again with one on and two out in the top of the seventh. Wayland head coach Cheri Ritz came out to intentionally walk Hoebeke again in the top ofthe seventh, according to TK head coach Ashley Garrett, “and Kylee looked at her and said ‘coach - this could be my last at bat, please let me hit,’ and Cheri did.” Hoebeke battled Wayland star pitcher Madi Ludema through a 16-pitch at-bat. Hoebeke watched ball three go by to reach a full-count and then fouled off ten straight pitches before ball four went by for another walk. Teammate Anna Romph singled with one out in the inning, went to second on a ground out by teammate Kenzie Bouma and then stole third during Hoebeke’s at-bat. Holderman came up in a big spot again, and Romph scored on a passed ball to get TK within a run, but Ludema won this time around striking out Holderman to end the bailgame. Hoebeke closed the ballgame l-for-2 Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed’s East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed's East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Fne Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Tax ID: 09-029-022-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29. 2025 By; Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 25-000381-1 (05-29)(06-19) with two walks and two runs scored. Romph was 2-for-4 at the top of the line-up for TK. Holderman had a big game for TK both in the batter’s box and in the circle. She allowed 11 Wayland hits, but only one earned run. She struck out seven Wildcats and only walked one. “We made a couple of errors late in the game that sealed the deal for Wayland, but we pressured them into the top of the seventh,” Garrett said. “The girls had obviously already won a game against Wayland so they knew they were capa­ ble, it just didn’t go our way this time.” TK fell to the Wildcats in both ends of an OK Gold Conference doubleheader this season, but rebounded to beat the Wayland girls in the championship game ■ ofthe TK Invitational in Middleville later that same week. Garrett said sophomore Emily Stevens had a big game for TK too going l-for-3 at the plate and throwing a runner out at the plate from right field. The two teams were back and forth throughout the ballgame. TK led 2-1; after one inning. The score held there until the Wildcats scored twice in the; bottom of the fourth for their first lead. ‘■ Ludema allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks. She struck out A seven. “Wayland’s pitcher, Madi Ludema, is one of the best we saw all year and they hit one to nine in the line-up,” Garrett said of the Wildcats. “They’re just a well-rounded, well coached team.” Ludema was also 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBls. Kaylee Lown, Macken­ zie Kositzky and Laney Wolf had two hits each for the Wildcats too. Wolf drove in one run. Harmony Laker, Clara Dutkiewiz and Shelby VanHouten had one hit each. Wayland followed up the victory over TK by securing the district championship with a 13-3 win over Hopkins in the district final Saturday. ♦ ♦ 3 ’’ :..t ! ■ as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Fine Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West. 122 feet from the (06-05)(06-26) I T Jj in which case the redemption period will be MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is will w l1 i unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. the date of such sale, or 15 days from the borrower ' * V redemption period shall be 30 days from the ad ii-’ will be 6 month from the date of such sale, case 3= ' - '. imr I I I unless which I, 104 1 - ' X ' -1 • I s Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period in ■ ■ be 6 months from the date of such sale, 600.3241a, 7 ' / I 4 1 MCL r I ■■ I J accordance I 1 Commonly known as 236 W Nelson St, in / I >• X i 1 of Plats, Page 7, Barry County Records. Ml 49058. 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They shook hands with the Athens guys. They huddled right there on the infield next to their discarded gloves, and then the Lions promptly lined up along the first baseline. It’s almost like they’d done this before (well, a few of them anyway.) The Maple Valley varsity baseball team, a year after the program rolled all the way to the state semifinals, opened the 2025 postseason by shutting out Bellevue and Athens to win a MHSAA Division 4 District Championship for the second year in a row. Senior Jakeb McDonald pitched a complete game shut out in the Lions’ 7-0 district final win over Athens at Bellevue High School Friday. Pitchers Tee gen McDonald and James Coblentz each threw two perfect innings in a district semifinal win over Bellevue. , “They just controlled the strike zone, dominated the strike zone you know,” Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpen­ ter said. “Obviously Jake is dominant and he didn’t leave anything to question. He put him away. We weren’t worried about Athens scoring a lot of runs with him on the mount. “The other two, they just controlled the strike zone against Bellevue, over­ matched their hitters and just had quick, efficient innings really.” The Lions scored in five of the six innings that they stepped to the plate in the final with Athens. Noah Musser led the way offensively going 3-for-4 with a double, two RBls and two runs scored. Six other Lions recorded one hit apiece. Jakeb McDonald struck out 13 Indians and gave up just one hit, a first inning single. He lost a little control late, but got out of a two-on, one-out jam in the top of the sixth with Coblentz starting a nifty 4-6-3 double play. The Lion sec­ ond baseman shot the ball over to the shortstop Teegen at second who fired a laser over to Darren Carpenter at first. The Lions were scheduled to go to Addison for their MHSAA Division 4 J I I I I •♦ .5^ p iF'?' S-JM* V i.*- r A♦ Ss 1 J f U!i t i r . 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I’ C M VJ I b;.* 1 A M ^s>t I O f > 4. jK, 'J / if f 4 M > eve « \ J ♦ Ml K,':- / * .r —* S e*.JC z ^5 A A X i' ? V t 9 A 1 JmA t < J a A' r > . I • » k ■9. t; at etbXi*8 L 1 ■ ■ J r a-.- 1 > ft' A J •» J n- A •:r 1 I I * -* I > ! i .V i 4 1 1 a ii; 11 ■-.9 V 0 t •ij r 4 u > f The Maple Valley varsity baseball team celebrates winning its second consecutive MHSAA Division 4 District Championship after wins over Bellevue and Athens at the district tournament hosted by Bellevue High School Friday, May 30, Photos by Brett Bremer Regional Semifinal Wednesday, June 4, taking on Big 8 Conference foe Concord who they beat twice in their doubleheader this season. A win Wednesday means a trip to Spring Arbor University Saturday for a regional final and a possible state quarterfinal contest. “They knew we were the better team in the district and they just went and did it,” coach Carpenter said. They didn’t draw it out. They didn’t make it interesting. They just put them away early and confidently and knew what we were capable of with those teams.” The two McDonald brothers, Carson Milboum, Jimmy Wiggs and Musser are the key contributors back from last year’s state semifinal run, and that 2024 postseason gave the program overall a shot of confidence. Those guys brought it into the season, and the youngsters had a few big brothers on that 2024 team and got to experience that run somewhat too. “Their own expectations are, ‘we want to do this,* you know, ‘we can do this. this this is where we’re supposed to be and we’re good enough to to do it, and make some noise,’ Carpenter said. “I don’t know how far that’ll be again, but yeah, I just think there was a belief in a confidence in them that we’re supposed to be here and and we can win this and we can we can make another little run maybe.” The Lions scored twice in the bottom ofthe first inning of the district final with Musser getting a single to the left side. He eventually scored on a ground out by Jakeb McDonald. Teegen McDonald reached on an error behind Musser, stole second went to third on Jakeb’s ground out and finally scored on a wild pitch. Maple Valley scored in each ofthe final four innings to seal the win, getting a run in the third, one in the fourth, one in the fifth and then two in the sixth. In the win over Bellevue, the Lions had six hits. Milboum was 1 -for-3 with a triple, a run scored and two RBls. Jakeb McDonald was 1 -for-1 with a double, a walk, ±ree RBls and two runs scored. Darren Carpenter was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Teegen McDonald and Musser had the other two Lion hits. Teegen drove in one run and scored twice. Musser had three runs scored and an RBI. Hoefler, in the lead-off spot, walked once and scored twice. All nine Lions in the line-up scored at least once. “This group of kids have really, re­ ally come from a long way with their approach at the plate and their at- bats from where we were at the beginning of the year where we had a lot of easy outs and a lot of these strike outs,” coach Carpenter said. “They really worked on their approach and really worked on getting comfortable hitting in any count, like with two strikes just looking to make contact and put pressure on defenses and instead of just having the catcher throw it back to the pictures as we walk to the dugout.” Vikings push Portiand into the seventh in district finai Ift-’"- 'I F f < k «* . *•» I»* .1 '■1 f Jf” 1 • < I’ '• •l I / 9 www.HastingsBanner.com tfti >. 8 • 4 r ' « 8 5' k more innings than I would have liked.” “She was rested and she knows what postseason is,” Hilley added. “She has been our starter since her freshman year. Gamers like her, she takes it up a notch.” A junior, Federau gave up allowed four earned runs on 12 hits. She struck out two and didn’t walk a batter. The last of those 12 hits was a hard single by Rylee Miller to the right side that scored teammate Autumn Reffitt from third with one out in the bottom of the seventh. The Lakewood girls had 11 hits of their own. Grace Archbold-Pyle was 1 -for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in the lead-off spot for the Vikings and sophomore Riley Burgess was 2-for-4 with a run scored in the number two spot. ykrchbold-Pyle’s double was the only extra-base hit for the Vikings against Portland pitcher Bella Spitzley. “We’re reinventing ourselves offen­ sively,” Hilley said. “In 2024 we were a 31 home run team. This year we have like nine, but we have a lot more speed this year than we have in the past, but they’re young. They’re sophomore and freshmen. “It is starting to click, the small-ball game, their drag bunting and stuff like that. We were able to put pressure on Portland with that. That is something I was hoping to use all year. It’d be a couple steps forward and a couple steps back. It is starting to click with those young players. They showed up big. When you get bunts down and you have speed it puts pressure on the defense. We got Portland to throw the ball around a little bit. They didn’t when we played them earlier in the year, I can tell you that. That was big for us.” Sophomore Grays! Hillard singled into right field with one out in the top ofthe seventh forthe Vikings. She stole second and went to third as the ball got away from the Raiders, but the next two Viking batters couldn’t get her home to put their team in front. Hillard was 2-for-4 with an RBI in the bailgame. Federau and Archbold-Pyle were all-conference in the CAAC White this spring and both earned first team all-conference honors. Junior Matti Aldrich and senior Kerigan Schroeder were honorable mention all-conference. All four earned all-district honors too. Schroeder is one of just two seniors on the Viking roster this spring, joined by fellow outfielder Eli Richards. Spitzley gave up two earned runs on 11 hits. She struck out five while earning the complete game win for the Raiders. At the plate, she was 2-for-4 with a double. Abby Seavey, Reffitt and Miller had two hits apiece for the Raiders. Portland beat Ionia 4-0 in its district semifinal ballgame Saturday morning, and the Lakewood girls beat Charlotte 18-2 in their semifinal contest. It took the Lakewood girls a little while to get going in that semifinal. The Vikings scored twice in the top of the third to go in front 3-1 and then added six runs in the fourth and one in the fifth. They really broke things open with eight runs in the top ofthe seventh. Lakewood had 20 hits against the Orioles. Federau was4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, a run scored and five RBls. Junior Jackie Possehn had four hits too including two triples. She was 4-for-6 with three RBls and two runs scored. Aldrich and Archbold-Pyle had two hits apiece. Archbold-Pyle and Schro­ eder had two RBlsr each, Federau went the distance in the cir­ cle striking out 14 in seven innings. She walked three and allowed three hits. ( t V .f Maple Valley senior Jakeb McDonald tosses a shut out against Athens in the MHSAA Division 4 District Final at Bellevue High School Friday. Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was the best game of the spring for the Vikings, and it was almost enough. The Lakewood varsity softball team went back and forth with Capital Area Activities Conference White Division rival Portland overthefinal four innings before the Raiders pulled out a 5-4 win in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final hosted by Ionia High School Saturday. Portland put together three consecu­ tive steals with one out in the bottom of the seventh, only getting one ball out of the infield, to score the walk-off winner against the Vikings. Lakewood had a 2-1 lead after both teams notched their first runs in the fourth inning. Lakewood upped its lead to 3-1 with a run in the top of the fifth. Portland answered with three in the bottom of the fifth to take its first lead of the game at 4-3. Lakewood tied things in the top of the sixth and it stayed there until the Raiders clinched the district title. The Raiders swept their conference doubleheader with the Vikings this spring, taking 20-3 and 5-1 wins in late April. Lakewood went into the district tour­ nament Saturday having not played a bailgame since March 19, a span of 12 days. The Vikings had a doublehead­ er with Central Montcalm canceled during that stretch, played some com­ petitive scrimmages in practice. “I think it just gave the kids some time to kind ofreset. The season was not going like we wanted it to. We got the wins against Olivet, the doubleheader on senior night. That was great, sending our seniors off positive,” Lakewood head coach Brent Hilley said. “That was good to reset and clear our minds and give [pitcher] Peyton [Federau] some much needed rest. She was throwing I k ft ♦ ♦ ft *1 •i �t A * 1 Thursday, June 5, 2025 r 0 ’ rit ' ■ ‘ 6BANNER 15 /*»"' . I 10 ■ ; 87 ,*• I J r WWW HastingsBonner com f }I Hastings Area Schools Request for Proposals Contractors needed to con­ struct a Ican-to addition on the existing Agriculture Barn per the bid areas indicated: • Excavation and finish grading • Concrete- Footings, walls, and floor • Building Structure • Building Curtains • Building Electrical For bid specifications, please contact: Ed Domke, GTE Director Hastings Area School System edward.domke(3)hassk 12.org NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of breebsure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the bllowing mortgage will be breebsed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starling promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur­ chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL­ LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated February 10,2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12. 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan on February 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares NOTICE Anemxx^ homeowner If you are a mMry servtce member on act/ve dpty, if your period of active duty has condodad leu ftan 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to aetve duty, pfeau contact the attorney tor ff»s perry toreciosing the mortgage at tfw tetephone number stated m this notice Notice of foreclosure by sdvertiMment Notice IS given under section 3212 o< the revised /udK^ature act of 1961. 1961 R* 236 MCL 600.3212. that the foHowmg mongage wnfi be toredosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of Ihem. at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holdmg the Ofcuft court in Barry County, starting prorrptly at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025 The amount due on the mortgage may be ^aator on the day of the sale. Placing the highest b«d at the sale does not aulomabcaliy entitle the purchaser Io free and dear ownership of the property. A potentiaf purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a lee for this inforrnation. Defauft has been made in the conditiona of a mortgage made by Elliot L. Hall, an unmarnod man. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 11. 2020 and recorded December 21, 2020 in Instrument Number 2020-014189 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Seven Hundred Four and 84/100 DoHars ($230,704 84). Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 PM on JUNE 12. 2025, Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 34 AND 35. FINEVIEW ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 52, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. 115 Sweetheart Ln. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 15, 2025 File No. 25-005804 Firm Name; Ortans Law Group PLLC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Arm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (05-151(06-05) the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun­ dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ­ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows; Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South­ west 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry (bounty, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood­ land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland T^nship, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 20871 feet to said North and South 1/4 line: thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as; 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05: 08-15-008-100-02; 08- 15-008-200-07 Notice is further given that the length of the re­ demption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the dale of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af­ ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, exec­ utor. or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ­ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) slating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold al a foreclosure sale. under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: if you are a military ser­ vice member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; June 5,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kelly Jo . Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage; January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 978, City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known as: 528 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser; This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml Suite 1500 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 48307 248-853-4400 315920 (616) 752-2000 (05-22)(06-12) Ir 1 Lion freshman races in first track and field Finals f rtfci > « r I* •Ls?’’ a'. t3“ * A c• I 7 > ? > * J I 3 - p 1 I r ** I i,h ni 1 pf K ^UP>S!*Xit>U < ?A Mi. X 1 4 c n 4 f I a j4 h X » . •! J s e Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nevins-Davis runs one of his fastest 110-meter high hurdles races yet (16 65 seconds) to finish 23rd in the preliminary heats at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Track and Field Finals Saturday al Hudsonville Eagles Stadium Photo by Chris Robotham .die r« ■? > c > r *5 i «'P I , A H &l 1 ** b I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley freshman Kelvin Nev­ ins-Davis finished 23rd in the 110-meter high hurdles and 20lh in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles Saturday at the MH­ SAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Track and Field Finals Saturday. Nevins-Davis’ 110-meter hurdle time was one of his fastest of the season in the race as he hit the finish line in his prelim­ inary heat of the event in 16.67 seconds inside Hudsonville’s Eagle Stadium, less than half a second off his personal record in the race. Fowler senior Brady Feldpausch outdid everybody with a personal record time of 14.19 seconds to win the state champi­ onship in the race, beating out Hillsdale Academyjunior Dawson Scharer by more than half a second for the win. Scharer ran a PR of 14.80. Scharer came back and got Feldpausch in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles late in the finals. Scharer closed that race in 39.40 with Feldpausch coming in at 39.79. Nevins-Davis recorded a time of 44.07 in his heat of those 300 hurdles. The top eight in each event earned state medals in Hudsonville Saturday. With a foursome of seniors, Dylan Taylor-Wilkerson, Robert Brown, Jadon Staten and Brock Morris passing off the baton in the 4x400-meter relay, the final race of the finals, Southfield Christian clinched the team state championship beating out Hackett Catholic Prep 60-59 at the lop of the standings. The Southfield Christian foursome won that final race in 3:24.36 seconds. The Fowler team in the race was just behind in 3:24.92. Hackett was third in that final race a little ways back with a time of 3:28.53. Southfield Christian boys also won the 4x200-meter relay. Morris was a part of that winning relay two and was a four-time slate champion. He won the 200-meler dash in 22.31 and the 400-meler dash in 49.30. Hackettjunior Marek Butkiewicz was a three-time champ. He took the 1600-meter run in 4:16.85 and the 3200-meter run in 9:23.40. He was also a part of the Fighting Irish team’s winning 4x800-meter relay squad. Fowler had some breathing room in the girls’ standings winning with 70 points. Frankfort was second with 43 points and the Hackett girls placed third wJlh il points. Addison had 36 points and Hills­ dale Academy 31 to round out the topfive. In the boys’ standings, Hillsdale Academy was third with 50 points ahead of Fowler 44.5 and Riverview Gabriel Richard 42 in the top five. Senior Ella Hufhagel had the lone win for the Fowler girls’ outside of the team championship. She set her PR in the long jump at 18 feet 2.25 inches. Fowler also had sophomore Nadia Schafer second in the pole vault with a top height of 10-0, and runner-up finishes fi'om its 4x 100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay teams. \ f \ * A; ^.v 1^ 1 i 5' ' c *^’1 >>■ •'! aiJill** .*3 i r‘ A «!• r .O* • f It*' .a 4 ■ V > f 'V** • V I M I 4<tr ' - ‘ I .1 r- s » r ’ « ’a.' I' •^rw'z r I 1 ' I I*” . .* * ' * I B < J A -:sv < «s k«e»*T > ''Xv / : r* * i I' 11 V • I •r .. I ^4 J • fa* :';a3 »» ■»- • v5“r-r*t *s» TO KT I ■-* .«.««» ^s- >• ;• l^/C^^XTiw * 'tf'i-'; r-.• •I t ♦ • f- T A rr f a ’b' 1>’ I r*?’ r *♦ \ S ;;rf iT I « 'A: 1 I • s • I i I J -< F * ‘vfU w* K> > **A *1 I iSL •4 i> 5 «» L * * Z-i a* Rams beat DK baseball in five in district semi’s Brett Bremer Sports Editor No third time’s a charm for the Delton Kellogg varsity baseball team this spring. Galesburg-Augusta swept its South­ western Athletic Conference Central Division doubleheader with the Panthers this spring and ended the Delton season Saturday with an 11-1 win in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Olivet High School Saturday. The host Eagles won the district championship with a pair of shutouts Saturday. The Eagles blanked Comstock 9-0 in their semifinal contest to open the day and then beat the Rams 10-0 in five innings in the district final. Delton Kellogg scored its lone run in the top of the fifth inning against the Rams. A David Menck walk and a single by Mason Ferris had runners on second and third with one out for DK trailing 8-0 at ±e time. They were stuck as team­ mate Keegan Hill lined to shortstop for the second out of the inning, but Gauge Stampfler drilled a 2-2 pitch to the left side for an RBI single. That was the end of the rally though as the Rams’ got the next DK batter to strike out. Delton Kellogg had four hits in the bailgame, all singles. Elliott Rogers and Hill had the other two DK hits. Rogers pitched the full 4.1 innings allowing four runs on 11 hits and two walks. He struck out three. The Rams were helped out by four Panther errors which led to the seven unearned runs. Jaden Fawcett got the win on the mound for the Rams. He struck out four and walked one in five innings. 1 lyii K'i V « * •3 ’ : 1 r < 4 r. rX 4L* «> r ' ‘ ■*^ » < b ? ■v’ * J.* • * I I 1*. i. • r I f • H11 rt. r K, < A *• *" S I 4 I -» • • 1 » r t •Ik * i: I 4 £ > w. u J-s. 13^ « h?! -r - •. )U h*-*. V^“ *> 1' » .. r I •s *. , 1^- % < * 1^ «l * \S DK girls hold on for one district win, fall in finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg upped a 4-3 lead with two runs in the top of the sixth and one more in the top of the seventh of its MHSAA Division 3 District Semifi­ nal against Bloomingdale Saturday at Bloomingdale High School. The host Cardinals struck for three runs in the bottom of the seventh before DK freshman pitcher Madison Muskovin recorded her tenth strike out of the game with the tying run on base. It was the final win of the season for the Delton Kellogg girls. Bangor swept through the district tournament taking an 11-0 win over Fennville in five innings and then a three-inning, 18-0 win over the DK girls in the district final. Muskovin went the distance in the circle for the DK girls in that semifinal win. She allowed five earned runs on seven hits and seven walks. Olivia Post led the Delton Kellogg offensive attack going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two runs scored. Sophie LeBeck singled twice and scored a run. Paige Davis had a double and an RBI. Jill Brandh singled once, scored a run and drove in one. Lilli Steele singled once and scored two runs. All seven Bloomingdale hits were singles, Davis was one ofjust four seniors on the DK roster this spring joined by Madelynn Palmer, Lucy Lester and Seoa Cho. Bangor pitcher Isabelle Horvath no-hit the Panthers through three innings in the district championship game. She walked one and struck out eight. Laana Hooker was that lone Panther to reach on a walk. ?$ ?s 'C I T1‘.* 3> ■> V. oL ■tv « 1 M. 1 Ma Ab v''1 h * ‘ V k.i\ * J r I s T T - V TT • 1 i. 1 ?K fT' I S'' •4 ft. ( )- * • —s u -k I* F • in ' . -i ^75 . i* « , % *0.^ ** •* i f % < >u t fl u w I •1 l! 5s‘ .T fl 3 rK . 1 1 '.•r '’U.' L 1{ f I < 1^ ' ‘e I ' ■ K ■^I M \ ’ ? P’ 1 /i 4 Ft •n.'^ V k’ 0 'i IS I I ,?a»V..iL I- u A"**1 I t 1 AL ?•% «\ f s w t 1 / 4A -* r w k » r I t s »». I I * 'i ] « z* 1 �1 I ’in S I ^*9 I-i •n 1 j k V ( i 1 « A V 1 t. • .i •** '’. .9 1 J 1 r Brett Bremer »■ Sports Editor , 3 The Vikings weren’t the fastest they had ever been, but they were plenty fast enough. The Lakewood varsity track and field team foursome of seniors Troy Acker, Riley Johnson, Donny Wells and soph­ omore Michael Goodemoot earned all­ state medals with a seventh-place finish in the 4x400-meter relay Saturday at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals hosted by Ham­ ilton High School. The Viking foursome turned in a time of 3 minutes 26.80 seconds, less than a second and a half off their top time of the season from regionals two weeks earlier when they earned their state finals spot. Wells was a two-time state medalist with a fifth-place time of 39;95 seconds in the 400-meter dash. Acker also com­ peted in the 400 finals and turned in a 20th-piace time of 51.50. Wells, the Lakewood school record holder in the 400-meter dash, was a three-time state qualifier in the 400. He placed 16th in the race at the finals as a Tk.’ r f * J ? * I •Uc h gfjorrj A I L * <1 -T- "titfr I y r I I *T. [ U I I I twI J J,'I > *' , 1 ♦ ■ raffW I jh; rfciH f It r.h 3 "Tr’i > I** T 9. rarm -- '0 L. —I ? I 4 4 I 'R I J IV- It. ’1^’ "TB •R 1 * w%. till f V r* ifec- ’fflU *h''’ •4 * t iX * I K^.tP / I • *1 i tz. 9 J r T rif "4 I « I « HR / J I I S^vi Ji. ? * ** i * «A * i > s hl* 1 9 i I I J ► r I f >I J ur ‘: 1 A t s tL«» w sophomore and then missed a spot on the state medal stand as ajunior by one place with a ninth-place performance. He also qualified for the state finals in the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash this season, but scratched fi'om those two races to save energy to chase state medals inhispairof400-meterruns. It was the first state finals appearance for all the other Viking athletes who competed in the 2025 finals. Freshman Gabriel Dixon was a state medalist as well for the Vikings as he placed fourth in the Adaptive 1 OO-meters with a personal record time of 1 minute 4.60 seconds. Lakewood junior Taylor Carpenter competed at the finals for the first time and cleared 8 feet 9 inches in the girls’ pole vault to finish 23rd overall. From there, the bar rose to 9-3, a height Carpen­ ter has cleared a few times this season, but not quite on Saturday. At the top of the 4x400-meter relay standings at the end of the day Satur­ day were two teams that the Lakewood foursome finished ahead of at their D2 Regional in Williamston - Portland and Parma Western. The Portland team of seniors Mason McGregor and Chris Battley and juniors Brady Rowe and Nolan Zybtowski on the state championship in the race with a time of 3:20.72. The Parma Western team, which was DQ’d from the regional race, finished second in 3:23.73. Muskegon Oakridge earned the last of the spots in the top eight in the race with a time of3:26.97, finishing. 17 behind the Lakewood foursome in the race while running in the penultimate heat. Lakewood was in the final heat of the race with the other teams with the top eight seed times. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was the first team on the outside looking in at the state medalists in the 4x400 relay. The Cougars turned in a time of 3:27.47 trailing those Vikings in the fast heat - the last race on the track for the day. The championship run by the Parma Western 4x400 team was one of a hand­ ful of top three finishes on the day for those Western boys who didn’t win any single event but still took the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 State Championship by outscoring River Rouge 44-38 at the top * 'rj Lion golfers separated by just two strokes at regional *> I •IM i 111 ■ •T , IT'' STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust In the matter of the James T. Millard and Shirley A. Millard Trust u/t/a November 16, 2004. Date of birth: September 30,1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Shirley A. Millard, died May 21,2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the James T Millard and Shirley A. Millard Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Melissa Winick. Trustee, at P.O. Box 271, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 4k * 4 ’ • 1 Brett Bremer ■ 'm.' .•*Vhu.' b Sports Editor 9 , I ■•I’ I J I ^#3 r, I 4 • The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf duo of Bradley Cushing and Filip Nowak closed out their 2025 spring sea­ son competing in the MHSAA Division 4 Regional at Hampshire Country Club in Dowagiac Wednesday. Nowak, a senior exchange student, beat out his junior teammate by two strokes as the pair finished 76th and 77th - overall. Nowak shot a 119 and Cushing a 121 at the 18-hole regional. The top three teams and top three in­ dividuals at the regional earned spots in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Boys* GolfFinals that will be held June 6-7 at Ferris State University’s Katke golf course in Big Rapids. Cufehing fifed par on a couple of par fives during the course of the day and birdied the par-3 number 13 near the conclusion of his round. Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Prep won the team regional title with a score 1 I V - t t, *• .'; r-’. I 1 r' I I 1 « I * ♦> / :-i I I » ♦ I •1 .• ■ 'I ^U) J •I k > < I ii 1 • I J 9 '« i ?Ia>I' > i hI < 1 r* ’«ff “‘f' I -•», p •4 /J *• I I '^1 4M I ) .!* t K... .. ■M j; - t Ite; (It. .'-1 • ‘J I> f •M I, ri« A T 1 ••-Vtl. IX,-. Mt I V . . i • 7 I V I a- * '♦zf ttf •WM I J . \ ■, f ’V» If UA(.ir«Uu j »«»>* I r; 4 W 9 >r 1 ♦ .U * ’ ' I i I U i-< L' I f I 1 y-. qj . ar STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate ■ CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30124-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Keith E. Giar. Date of birth: 4-2958. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Keith E. Giar, died 4-9-25. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Courtney Rousselle. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 4 1 9 ri 4 I - ’Li, f F *— I -#• ' '4 J UtfliM J » U 1 * ■ - w*4t V H' I r.C':- ♦ 1 / i' , * fl •»v M ■ • v.'J r • J 1 'I a . I •1 r f I ‘ If • l1 V ..* ’) Of ' >11 J * I I ’**1 te >JHI. 0(1 ’I’ . 1 • sH r I i I a I .. 'JU ** fi s 4» er ’■* n 4 r - }*- s H .h d ' •A r*. I «•* r ' .i. 'ii'h'’ i •I / .-^lllJP'*' l> V f UR Date: 5-28-25 James R. Wierenga P48946 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 1210 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616-454-3883 Courtney Rousselle 1780 N. Sierra Way Stevensville, Ml 49127 616-633-0555 4 A r ^l I tq. " • • ‘ ,• - -I?*-', 1 I -H J t’ f \cx.\ 1^ T f *";*^*'. uii- u I r. i' S 1 i > / of 313 strokes. Hillsdale Academy was second with a 329 and Cassopolis third at 332. Springport, from the Big 8 Con­ ference, was fourth with a 352 at the 18-team event. The top three players were all Fighting Irish from Hackett. Seniors Chris Ogrin beat out twin Andrew Ogrin in a playoff for the day’s top individual honors after both guys shot 76. Junior Justin Tyler was third with a 78. The three individual state qualifiers from the event were White Pigeon senior Isaiah Ryall who shot a 79, Mendon se­ nior Cam Bingaman who shot an 80 and Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy’s Tyler Slade who scored an 82. Slade beat out Marcellus sophomores Abram Coffey and Leighton Osborn in a playoff for the last of the three individual state spots. Date: May 23, 2025 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Melissa Winick c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 25-30047-DE Estate of Baifiara Ann DeCampVanderploeg. Date of birth: 05/12/1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Barbara Ann DeCamp-VanderPloeg, who lived at 7460 Boysen Road, Shelbyville, Michigan died 01/07/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard A. Frey, named personal representative, or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/27/2025 Jeffery A. VanMeter P49046 80 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 774-3020 Richard A. Frey c/o 80 Ottawa Avenue, N.W., Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 (616) 774-3020 Estate of Jeffery Scott Stanton. Date of birth: 08/26/1955. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jeffery Scott Stanton, died 11-02-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Whitney Pandya, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11-04-2024 Whitney Pandya 1986 9th St. Muskegon, Ml 49444 616-218-5512 City Of Hastings County of Barry, State of Michigan RESOLUTION 2025-15 I * RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT a’ I I > c A. Minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hastings held on May 27,2025 at Hastings City Hall in Council Chambers at 201 < w'r I t. H5 E. State Street in the City of Hastings at 7:00 p.m. * -’J PRESENT; Barlow. Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie. Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava. ABSENT; McLean r « -^rr OK Hcr < au The following preamble and resolution were offered by: Coundlmember Rocha and supported by: Councilmember Stenzelbarton, r' *. jn- I ]I ? I . NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust Estate -<F Oil* I Resolution Establishing an Industrial Development District for Star School Road Parcel 08-55-265-026-30. WHEREAS, pursuant to PA 198 of 1974, as amended, this City Council has the authority to establish ‘Industrial Development Districts' within I F'" I f f' t 41 .at 'F I- f- . Vr aS ’ ..X >9^ -00^ >y 1 ) a J x' «niv *4* .-tT* 42-,dr > f < -jr h •i t .r .•y*' <? . 0 V I a v.nr 4 , iin - , 1 y I > •• >1 ■ e'.' f > ff if * J ' 11 4^; % A< 0 I S t I 0<'’ > r Gail L. Schaidt (‘'Decedent"). Date of Decedent’s Birth: December 20. 1949. . Name of Trust; Schaidt Living Trust dated October 16. 2013. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent. Gail L Schaidt, died December 18, 2024. There is no personal representative of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that all claims against the Decedent, Decedent’s estate, and/or Decedent’s trust(s) will be forever barred unless presented to Trustees Lawrence J. Schaidt lit and Brian A. Schaidt within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. I * J ,11 ^'-■’ the City of Hastings; and I 1^9 >*4/ I J( t •te , r> , t .1 «( 4 .Hr ✓ > * I / t »< - ,/» 4f I I I* ' r -n- Date: May 29.2025 I i 1'1 t I 1 WHEREAS, the City Council on its own initiative seeks to biish an Industrial Developnent District on property located within the City of Hastings' boundaries; and WHEREAS, written notice has been given by mail to all owners of real property located within the district, and to the public by newspaper advertisement in the Hastings Banner and by public posting of the hearing on the establishment of the proposed district: and WHEREAS, on May 27,2025 a public hearing was held at which all owners of real property within the proposed Industrial Development District and ail residents and taxpayers of the City of Hastings were afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the public interest of the City of Hastings to establish the Industrial Development District as proposed: and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings that the following described parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, and State of Michigan, to wit: VA. Star School Road. Hastings. Ml Tax Parcel 08-55-265^26-30 THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANCE 8 WEST. CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND PART OF LOT 74 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION NO. 2 TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 89' S9' 22' WEST 493.04 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTH 00' 39' 16' EAST 199.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90' Off 00" EAST 440.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STAR SCHOOL ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 00' 13' 02' WEST 279,29 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE NORTH 42' 33' 41' WEST 64.10 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF SAID LOT 74; THENCE NORTH 89* S6' 29* WEST 191.SI FEET; THENCE NORTH OO* 13' 06' EAST SO.OO FEET; bf A > Douglas J. Brackmann (P-40885) Wesseling & Brackmann P.C. 6439 28th Avenue Hudsonville, Michigan 49426 (616) 669-8185 «< a#* 9 if 1 • A ' AA-'* 'T 1 I 1 .ifr Lawrence J. Schaidt ill Brian A. Schaidt 8480 Eldora Drive, SW Byron Center, Ml 49315 f I 1 ,J. f J 't. .1 I J .■).. *• f :• ■ e p- I '^1 J' mmacleod@mihomepaper.coni THE HASTINGS BANNER Group 2SLS3 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00' IS' 2S' EAST 406.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89’ 59' 22' EAST S66.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING is established as an Industrial Development District pursuant to the provisions of PA 198 of 1974, as amended, to be known as Industrial Devei- opment District No. 202&O1. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED I hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and complele copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan, as a regular meeting held on May 27,2025. Linda Perin, City Clerk This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County. Michigan, starting promptly at one o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday. July 3. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati­ cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur­ chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman (“Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi­ gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the "Mortgagee"), dated April 25, 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thou­ sand Three Hundred Sixty-Five and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed­ ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, Coun­ ty of Barry, State of Michigan, and are de­ scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43. Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect­ ed on the property, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property, and all replacements and additions. Commonly known as; 1412 S. Montgom­ ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim­ ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag­ or will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a mili­ tary service member on active duly, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been or­ dered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mort­ gage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; May 22,2025 HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK f/k/a Hastings City Bank Mortgagee Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue'NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32496050 1 J I If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on... ♦ ♦ I 1 ! FEET; THENCE NORTH 89' 57 36' WEST 65.97 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00' 13' 13' EAST 42S.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89' S9' 05' WEST AYES; Barkw, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS;None. J ' THENCE NORTH 89'S6'29’WEST 428.98 FEET;THENCE 38.40 FEETAL0N6ACURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVIN6ARADIUS OF 7S.00 FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 29' 20' 1 ff AND THE CHORD BEARS SOUTH 49' 16' 58’ WEST 37.98 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00' 13' 13' WEST 425.57 C .'■» '3* GIVE US YOUR SCUUP! NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE * -e *• V of the day’s standings. New Boston Huron was third with 30 points ahead of Harper Creek 29 and Marshall 27 in the top five. Sturgis won the girls’ team title with 54.2 points ahead of Goodrich 39, Saginaw Swan Valley 38, Stevensville Lakeshore 29 and Dearborn Divine Child 29 in the top five. The Sturgis girls did win a few events. They took both the 4x 100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay championships, and had senior Eleena Kelley win the discus with a PR throw of 135-9. I* » Xi f>.. . 11 Wells wins first 400 medal, gets a second with relay I ! E?? k www.HastingsBanner.com m f Jb 4K Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I 9 ( �r I 1 I t pv ; 12 Thursday, June 5, 2025 Amount claimed due on date of notice' $244,681.09 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Unit No. 6 in Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, a^ording to the Master Deed as recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, and amendments thereto, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5; together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the above Master Deed and amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended Common street address (if any): 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr # 6, Middleville, Ml 493339162 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 15,2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561571 f05-15)f06-05) r «» *»**4r:> - il X NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES’ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East of the Southeast % and the Southeast % of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT; that portion of the Southeast 14 of the Southeast 14 of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North 1^ of the North 1^ of the Northeast 14 of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan. Parcel II; Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15. thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15. 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Properly"). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17,2025 at 1:00 PM al the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold "as is” and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Bar^ County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at: William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated: May 27.2025 (06-05)(07-10) •n- S Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com NOTICE Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on June 12, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Dale Rhodes, Jr. Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Sovereign Lending Group Incorporated, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Date of Mortgage: January 16, 2021 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2021 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $106,396.26 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 98 feet of Lot(s) 80 and the West 98 feet of the North 23 feet of Lot 79 of Village of Nashville according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plat, Page 10 of Barry County Records. Commonly Known as: 210 N Queen St., Nashville, Ml 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3^0(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/15/2025 Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 320742 f05-15)(06-05) 1 i :i! THE HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on June 26,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: August 31,2020 2020^*® Mortgage Recording; September 23, p' ■ FW IT t 1 9 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick W. Johnston, a married man, and Nancy Johnston, his wife Original Mortgagee; Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: January 25,1999 Date of Mortgage Recording: November 12,1999 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $15,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Beginning at a point found by commencing al the West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan and running thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds East 988.9 feel on the 1/4 line to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379,16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds East 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds West 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feel of the above description. Common street address (if any): 10750 Cressey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: May 22,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1561854 (05-22)(06-12) If* www.HastingsBanner.com -4? ''^" It TK ladies school’s fastest ever at Division 1 State Finals i\ ■ <> Ji' J T i' I » b I 'r’i! ‘ A t > I . A I iV i 1 / •rt W •H * I •I A? V t r: 4 J i ll I A 1. ■ •> I / I 4 V I I fWK .ai zIV KENTWOOD 1 i me Ti >1* . A f I Thornapple Kellogg junior Mia Hilton runs to a ninth-place finish in the 300-meter low hurdles Saturday inside East Kentwood's Falcon Stadium during the MHSAA L.P. Division 1 Track and Field Finals. ***• 3 <<U fi J . i ii I , r* , JU’ r 11 ' I I I J , . DI t . lU ''S •■ I IX- i Brett Bremer record time of 4 minutes .57 seconds. Rebecca Winchester, Kersta Gustafson, Emma Ordway and Chaney Robinson sti 11 have their names scattered across the TK girls’ record list in other events, but the 2025 TK foursome in the race at the DI Finals was about a second faster than the top time turned in by those Trojans who won the 2006 D2 state championship. A school record in ±e 4x400 was not something in ±e minds ofAmya, Payton, Hilton and Harmon heading into the state meet, but they shaved an astounding six seconds off the TK team’s previous best time in the race from this spring. They were seeded 25th out of 27 teams at the state finals in the race and wound up in 12th place. “I knew it was possible. I knew all of frem could run under a minute. It was just is it gonna happen today,” TK head coach Maggie WIkinson said. “And so we were just focused on timing, like running 200s and saying, yov jae^d to run 28.2fl(jSj^ this is what it’s going to feel like. An(fe<5 Sports Editor One state medal. Two school records. Four girls with a day they won’t ever forget. Senior Brooklyn Hannon is Thomapple Kellogg’s first-ever Division 1 state med­ alist. She placed seventh in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles; broke her own school record in the 100-meter hurdles twice; and then teamed with juniors Mia Hilton and Payton Gater and freshman Amya Gater to set a new TK record in the 4x400-meter relay Saturday at the MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 1 Track and Field Finals inside East Kentwood’s Falcon Stadium, “It was pretty cool,” Harmon said of becoming TK’s first DI state medalist. “I was hoping to get a medal in the 100 hur­ dles too, but I am still happy wifri the PR I ran considering I wasn’t even breaking 15 two weeks ago. So, I guess it is okay,” The competition pushed her in that race and in the 300 hurdles. 'M had like this weird sense ofcalmness, and I think it was from praying about it so much and just trusting myself,” Harmon said. “I know I can do it, but being DI is a different mindset. I haven’t ever run with any of these girls. I felt a little weak in ±e curve and I think that is what got me not to be a PR.” Harmon hit the 300 hurdles’ finish line in 45.32 seconds, her second fastest time in ±e race ever andjust about halfa second off the school-record time she set in winning a regional championship two weeks ago. The Trojans had a couple near misses at the medal stand at the finals. The top eight in each event earn medals. In an earlier heat of the 300 hurdles Hilton dropped her personal record in the race to 45.66 to place ninth -just 14 hundredths ofa second behind the last of the state medalists. Harmon had a ninth-place finish of her own in the 100-meter hurdles to open the day. The TK record holder in that race too, Hannon improved her PR to 14.62 in the preliminaries. She improved it again down to 14,48 in the finals finishing three hundredths of a second behind the last state medalist. Harmon and Hilton closed out their day competing in the 4x400-meter relay with the (later sisters and racing to a new school Xi^ I’’ r» 1 A . .-tl ' > tJV I .'Jm * .wnO^ IE (/ . ’♦•Vi*' 4^ -zl tMl* 1 T.r*- f ' r. 4 1 f F. <! if 11 P 4 1 ' ’ t s I Irt J •4*;' W" M* V.? e •I • • ■ Hl st**- fe. ■•. . 9 *' ■ •. I J t 1 e 3-r* ■ J t X' c" ’ r i9 &.J; L C?' tn-' R I )•> A»fJ 4 1 *-0* ■ *‘<v > •T I “^Ti ( '' t ' ir.'-V - Hjfr I >JO! t u * 4 I: ir *■ *x-= ►VzG I 'll )5f A"-. y . > 4^ ■ * i AX i IJfL^; _2iZ3jX r □ 1. ; n 9201 u 4:* 2* «* 4 F^' r i-i fit we worked on the chaos in the hand-offsYou just got to get out and you got to be on your game, and they did it all. They did p ; it. They are just amazing young women, [sepj “They’re awesome, and what a way to end the day - with a school record.” The TK girls all were pleased with the preparation for the hand-off chaos. “We were literally standing on the exchange zone at our track shoving each other,” Harmon said. Payton Gater said coach Wilkinson was definitely the most physical one in that chaos training. It worked. “We would create chaos in the exchange zone all week have, like all everybody that was at practice there. I mean we would be pushing each other and kind of running around each other to create chaos in the handoffs, which definitely helped me be­ cause we knew whatto do in that situation,” Payton said. It certainly was a step up in competition, the move from Division 2 to Division 1 this spring. For reference, the Trojans in Kentwood were nine hundredths of a sec­ ond faster than the Saginaw Swan Valley foursome that won the girls’ 4x400-meter relay at the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Track and Field Finals at Hamilton High School Saturday afternoon. r I .W'‘ I . 9(1 J *'® JiA f3S ') (* •s Mi V r i« Id 1 J.Dlf 4 .fW lU 4 jl /rw ? 3^' » L P <r -fc n 4 1- I 9 Z-:*. • 4 t ■bB- rv \ r fw ■ . f JI, r£2r ' a "a A I - J’f , I F 1 w ID K ft bsoo bifiS? ’’S K I 'z-tr- '-iHf-C-*'*' I u I j T'; >1 * «r « ,iA-r ZeSbt W II - % ft e ' i------i *A t UJ1 J T ■ tr'i: • . ( '■‘•iwSv aGrhOl* •T ’ ■ n 4 ^7, c J I - \• 2 ♦ S> 1 II >s w ■ I :n - ‘fulo «. u 3 i I SL. 4 I I lMMX? \ I «* f r f? LLXCC — 6'* *• J .'.fp . A » I I ifitrzL 3'cr *w t I lui BWI « 'i « X 1 I* . « I t <* I *iftesa!o<nn ; I I I $ J t i f .•» r > 1 1. u ?' 1 I ( ft. - w' 1 • T T 1. * 4 .> • X •i b *«. h I V I ,1 f fe I .•■r - < > I I I J '■ • I % I I ' I : W■ < I aw J « ■ I ’5 4 ':'.'. .1. . .I t I I I s r* Ik w s< -V I I I I -,’1 I t. b J •J '*« •t T I I I I V ■'. 1 J n r '• »> > I W * > e * w r I ll 'I ( .1 I I I I' .. .1 I J ,1 ll !• if iiL'' I t I I . .• I I I I ,1 I' I. I I 6. 1 i I % •> I I ■ z k I I r« - ■^''<4.5 Ubl > W?1 I I i I I " 3 >7 .\ I ■'I I u J I. I' k * « « I• '(i ■ ' » ^i b“ I I Mjr Z t I h , □fit I' .Vli' X I ■ I I 1.1 T I " I I I .I .■' ■ 1 .» 1 ■ l' . I I' II I r ■ f Thornapple Kellogg senior Brooklyn Harmon accepts her state medal after placing seventh in the 300-meter hurdles Saturday inside Falcon Stadium at East Kentwood High School during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Track and Field Finals. Photos by Brett Bremer ■ A> X4^:, I f u J- a '.f K ' : I ♦ ♦ I J 1 < ( I 1 I ♦ ♦ J I ll T 1 I li •I ll I' I I'' i 1 .1 I �Ik. ’aM I r I a I h' v: V 1 S • .. 'I ft \ ' ft A. i V? Bella brings another state K high jump medal home Fl' I I IC I k ^5. > *• fe K* k VL B- 1 • * ' fi » r iP tl. ■ , 4 < *■ 1 k/nt TU 9 I A* I /4 I , 4fc. V‘.. «i.?W i 4 k I '1'»r . I T I E I < 4 • < R*r That’s two for two in earning state high jump medals. « Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle flew bH - over the bar at 5 feet 1 inch and 5-3 on X' ! her first attempts without much trouble. and that 5-3 leap secured her a state medal in the event for the second year in a row. asd She finished the MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 2 Track and Field Finals with a fifth-place finish at Hamilton High •i ioj/-S : School. A couple steps lower on the podiI um than last spring, but she still has two I. more seasons of varsity track and field to f try and chase more state championships like the one she won her freshman year. r Friddle was over the bar and on her back j' on the mat on her first attempt at clearing 5-4 before somehow the bar managed to ! find just enough momentum to wiggle t a.-4^ ■: itself off its posts. Her next two tries I ‘ ^weren’t quite as close as she bowed out of ! the competition. Holland sophomore Alba Rodriguez-Lir ma became the new state champ eventual ly clearing 5-7. Friddle tied for fifth with Yale’s Sadie ■ Dykstra. Fellow Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jumper Natalie Hensel was fourth. ihJc She cleared 5-3 on her last of three tries at the height, then got over 5-4 on her first !k.?»8 attempt before coming up short on three tries al 5-5. The top three jumpers all cleared 5-5, '*ht. but Rodriguez-Lima was the only one to go higher. Dania McClain from South Lake was second and Edwardsburg’s Sarah Pip­ pin third. Rodriguez-Lima cleared 5-5 and r5-6 on herfirst attempt and then managed to get over 5-7 on her final try at that height. Rodriguez-Lima went after a school "M '.'•a: record of 5-8.5 after that, but three tries at that mark came up short. J.j The Friddle sisters represented Hastings at the finals. Junior Olivia Friddle earned ‘f: ! a mark of 33-2.25 in the shot put to finish is* * Rb * r J-; WL' 1, - '*14 24th in that event For Olivia, the day was a pretty solid ex­ clamation mark on the end of her return to Saxon athletics following knee surgery that cost her a sophomore track and field season (among other opportunities.) She was just an inch and three quarters off the marie in the shot put from her freshman season when she finished 16th at the state finals. Bella also competed in the long jump with a new removable cast her left hand this week to replace the hard one she had at regionals and the 1-8 Championships, and that has made cleaning cleaning the sand out much more possible. Her top mark in the sand of the day was at 15-8.25 putting her in 19th place overall. She fired off her top throw of the com­ petition on her first try as a part of the first flight of shot put competitors Saturday morning. The eight state medallists in the event all had puts further than 39 feet. Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard had three turns over 43 feet and closed the competition with the furthest put at 43-4 to win the state title. North Bran’s Aubree Deshet also had her top mark of the competition on her final try, 42-0 to finish as the state runner-up. Saxon sophomore Caroline Randall ^so qualified for the finals, but did not compete Saturday. Sturgis took the girls’ team state champi­ onship with 54.2 points ahead ofGoodrich 39, Saginaw Swan Valley 38, Stevensville Lakeshore 29 and Dearborn Divine Child 29 in die top five. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference claimed a state championship Saturday in Hamilton as the Parma Western boys beat out runner-up River Rouge by six points for the title, 44-38, and there were three 1-8 boys’ teams among the top five for the day. New Boston Huron was third with 30 points ahead of Harper Creek 29 and Marshall 27. The Parma Western boys didn’t win a Brett Bremer Sports Editor e /uhi fti ■k. ’fil ’’I. * lu K * •• > Ji i 4, . C"' mjI 1 Um 0. i. 3 < •t . r. I • t’ **r.Z 4 ,. tt r VIvr •• I .X. I 'V ,*. J I kA 4t 4 I • ' k' f »e> » 4 A '■ •nx E-t*« Ti .>* «» ( J 1 •n vv r 1 t a ZU .f * 4 ■ T.’. _ t• li I X- ♦ < f- »<*» \ v. I I J 3? 4, V « - •t fr < -ir . ♦ rife,*. I I •J f I Ui? 1♦ > ' L I t ! k<i' f 9W % • ^3 ■ -SU rx ' I I 'M*' Si I' I •J th II . nj I I I -« ' r * -J 1 y-. » .y 1 V . *.1 1 V * i • .«■; r I J *1 / 13 p 7 . 'V K.-, J www.HasHngsBanner.com < Thursday, June 5, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER . ©? •I . 'It-'-. ? I* J ‘*4^ » t «: A I 1 •‘JA r» 4 "Ma-. ’■i c #> 4 p' c ;_*r. V- 1 I I* J -r* Hastings sophomore Bella Friddle gets over the bar without much trouble at 5 feet 1 inch during the high jump compeition at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals Saturday hosted by Hamilton High School. Friddle, the defending D2 state champion in the event, placed fifth Saturday, Photo by Brett Bremer single event, but had four runner-up finish­ es. Marshall senior Jack Bidwell won the 1600-meter run in 4 minutes 14.95 seconds and the 3200-meter run in 9:12.13 and he was a state medalist with the RedHawks’ third-place 4x800-meter relay team. Harper Creek junior DJ Wood won two individual state titles too. He took the 110-meter high hurdles in a personal record time of 14.15 seconds and won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in a PR of 39.24. -• '4F-- VJ. w I c; V- r'l^ r a- I. 4 *” • « HHBSiiee^ t 5** K. Otsego’s Peyton Dennany (15) knocks the ball by Thornapple Kellogg goalkeeper McKenna Hoebeke as she crashes to the turf with TK defender Emma Geukes (20) during the first half of their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal at Gull Lake High School in Richland Wednesday, May 28, •) A •***. •4^ il a. •A i.r r’’ ''Si *iEd • 4 •*?> Sfflra fe *• • t r i » « B ' <• ► sr *■» '■^ * * I ’IB -ieisib^T r, & 1 p smsK 1 T * ^/*r ^;flas j '■ ’Sa'MSffK'iT iBWWi’ i * oa.iiWl!! '1*,^ 91 i’eA® I f •> A / ateawsite- i .^':i / B jste® 4*' I '1^^* Ssf I r r r% M.* VJv <rw - - «». « ; UliH* 4 ..^' ’’ W t .( ■;S -' V Brett Bremer Sports Editor J f IT r0 44tt *- ' T 1 5 r, I, a'*’ '6'— I r I J c <• I T ,j5JC4 .r- ’ z in ‘Mill '-.mJ ’ I'i-' [ i I f r’ -r * • « f L' 4* x« IT’ «> i. 4' .»< > I f rh'ri * I,' /fc* k- , J' -r • , ! ii ■ I I —.it* 41 r . 4» I,. « .lid ■4 'V t f ! --fi ja' f- ..... .r * fc.g±a. ) ,-4.. -.US • ) I ► .. .il* t: Ail* •jte . ) I I 4 -f-s T Hu* J. I f 1 ! . 4 I « l» r*<> * t 4*> <** '4t' ' 1 4 i >. I I ’’.•»4 iT. 310flUi '‘'II' ii-H i'l) ili •iJT J ; ’ll BKj^a iiio i n io w’ ixa'Jiikbns ! / I ‘ } W : > 4 1. I rj 9 ¥ .1 3a j: < ‘•S.4 xl Iicansrij jfionil ' 'jnpr itCI norr/i I I ,l ’v *r > p -r * .x.*< 1 ij j !' 9- Idir iOj.'.c ai « tr' f ftJT If fcMAA £♦ EK ir t J f .'f -4 A ^15 it < 4 '\Z 4 *• ., . f 1 r / iir end line for the Bulldogs there midway through the first half and then fired a low, hard centering ball. TK goalkeeper McKenna Hoebeke was a step off her line at the near post as Gull Lake sophomore Peyton Dennany came crashing in and just manged to get a leg in front ofTrojanseniordefenderEmmaGeukes and direct the ball into the open net. Minutes earlier, Hoebeke had come sliding out of her net to kick a Bulldog .shot just wide of her net. Over the final minutes ofthe second half, the Bulldogs had a few more point-blank chances that just went awry. A header in the box found the Bulldogs’ Peyton Johnson alone for a shot in front that went over the net. A clearing attempt that deflected back towards the Trojan goal led to a 2-on1 against Hoebeke not long after, and the Bulldog shot this time from senior Haylee Dennany found its way straight into Hoebeke’s mitts. Much of the second half was a game I > » # a iji. IS 4_ I r* ; ' ' k I ! , r } >9 • i < t I f ‘ » t I /* 1 ' T , «r^ I I • t <.l^. t r 9i ♦ fl t ! - J k I 9?*) t I 4 u « >1 1' f’’ t !! 'i f Itw. mil ..A yi ■r i A ............ ..... of keep away, but not the kind where the Bulldogs sat back. The Trojans tried their best to shoot a ball ahead for junior attacker Tealy Cross, but getting those long balls off was tough and then getting onto them was even tougher. The Bulldogs foot skills and spacing made it tough for the Trojans to hold much possession in the second half, and when the ball was free it was the Bulldogs more often than not putting on the charge to get to it first. The threats against the TK net didn’t come quite as frequently though in the second half either. Junior defender Ella Fischer was solid clearing things away from the center of her end throughout most of the evening. The TK ladies end the season with a 12-4-2 record, and will bring back much of its roster intact next spring with Geukes and midfielder Madilyn Chivis the team’s lone seniors. The goal came straight out of the soccer textbook. pass ahead from the defense out wide. A push to the end line. A centering pass. A crashing attacker. The ball in the back of the net. Otsego scored about 18 minutes into the first half against Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team Wednesday in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals hosted by Gull Lake High School in Richland, and it was the lone score in a 1-0 victory by the team ranked eighth in the state in D2. The undefeated Bulldogs (16-0-1) went on to score a 1-0 win over third ranked Gull Lake (18-2-2) in the district final back in Richland Friday. The host Blue Devils bested Plainwell 6-0 in the second semifinal ofthe day Wednesday. It was sophomore Olivia Witteveen who carried the ball deep towards the k I / V ■ -I H ' SKI t «•< *4U 1 1 Undefeated Otsego ends Trojan soccer season ft ** % J 4, L— •X T* ..1 J 3» «► ■wSfl I <1 * * » « 4 — I. ^■fl E J i Ok i'> ■* fs<^ ^s'c- r »r X o * A4 / Jj J 1 k Are you creative? NOW HIRING GRAPHIC DESIGNER Ifiew Newspaper Group is seeking a full-time graphic artist for our Greenville location. — MONDAY THRU FRIDAY • IN OFFICE • NO WEEKENDS — This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about graphic design with a keen eye for quality graphics^ Must have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop (PC) - Illustrator a plus! Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout tVe love what we do and we know you will too! is VK a 1a'' CAO Group VI I. r— w »*. Are you the person we need? Send your resume to General Manager Amber Flood at arood@ttiedailynews. co and let's find outI ■•V 'I Thornapple Kellogg's Madilyn Chivis and Otsego's Sydney Timmons (8) battle for control of the ball in the midfield during their MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal at Gull Lake High Schoo! Wednesday, May 28. 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Chesaning took the boys’ meet with 57 points ahead of Pewamo-Westphalia 34, Reed City 33, Lawton 32 and Hart 29 in the top five. The team ofjunior Cole Maier, junior Blake Hoemer, senior Zach Harlan and senior Caleb Walker capped off Chesani­ ng’s team state championship by winning the 4x400-meter relay in 3:25.20. Harlan and Walker were both two time champs, and they were also a part ofthe third-place Chesaning 4x200-meter relay team. Harlan won the 200-meter dash in 22.44 seconds to go with a runner-up finish in the 100-meter dash. Walker won the 110-meter high hurdles in 14.35 and also had a runner-up time in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. The team state champs fi-om Olivet won the girls’ 4x400-meter relay too. The Eagle foursome of senior Cassie Coleman, senior Sophia Pell, junior Celina Sinclair and junior Emily Peters took that race in 4:03.16. "! them didn’t even get started until the bar reached 13-3. That group included each ofthe top fourplacers. Ovid-Elsie’s Tryce Tokar took the state championship in the pole vault with a top height of 15-0. Bath s Luke Skidmore and Ida’s Jaxon Bolster tied for second both clearing 149. Manistee’s Damien McEntaffer also cleared 14-9 to place fourth. Delton Kellogg had two other competitors in action in Kent City Saturday. Sophomore Landon Madden was 1 Sth in the boys’ 400-meter dash with a time of 52.83 seconds. DK senior Kylie Main placed 20th in the girls’ 1600-meter run with a time of 5 minutes 52.53 seconds. Main was only about two and a halfsec­ onds off the personal record time she ran at regionals to qualify for the state finals. Chesaning’s boys and Olivet’s girls Sports Editor The last of the state medalists went a foot higher, but Delton Kellogg junior Nick Muday had his best day yet in the pole vault. Muday improved his personal record to 12 feet 9 inches at the MHS AA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Track and Field Finals at Kent City High School Saturday. Muday got a lot ofJ umps in at the finals. He cleared the bar at the opening height, 11-6, on his third and final attempt and then used up all three of his attempts to get over at 12-3 too. Muday cleared 12-6 for the first time at the Gobles Invitational May 9 and then did it again at the Panthers’ Division 3 Regional in Bangor. At the finals, the bar jumped straight ft-om 12-3 to 12-9, and Muday jumped right over 12-9 on his first try. . From there, with 24 competitors still alive, the bar went to 13-3, which proved too high for Muday on the day. He closed the competition in 1 Sth place. Of the nine state medalists in the won team state championships on the day. The Olivet girls beat out Erie Mason 46-41 at the top ofthe standings. 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EneMasonjuniorGiulianaNastalij rJaeW 1-1 wkfK) loiatfl rir^afitz «ju j won *e 100-meter dash and the 200-me ‘ ®.O0£ sth bw^eb rii rn-hOI ‘jrirno*// ter dash. Montrose sophomore Addysoi' w(bbA-ji(anoiiqo2..,i(,T,no(,^ .ri?Bb iai Stiverson swept the throws with wins iip anfw turz/ ewmib wifUK-n/nij the shot put and the discus. o ‘ bnfi Juq I'xia odt Mason Mayne, a senior from Lawton^orz/U oth -c-HVja i, .-^nEW noesW swept ±e two throwing events in thefu ni ^irravo r^vhfirii ^di boys’ meet too. ( 4“ boa nfihattlibd^ ntt h . H n Delton Kellogg High School < Maxim Bonechi m Dr. Greta Munger Assistant Principal II. That F..I, f™„_____________ That same Eagle foursome won thh now (noaiuoi -iisj atoBt JidT girls 4x200-meter relay in 1:43.65. fl! Peters added a winning time of 45.2= in the 300-meter low hurdles. * J ')J3af4lO>t odi/ij Senior Emmry Ross from Onste uoD moil was dominant on the day. 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Don’t panic The 2025 Rock the Country music festival is taking place this weekend, Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, at the Barry Expo Center in Hastings. The two-day festival is a first of its kind for the county, and emergen­ cy crews have been preparing for the event for months. Hastings is one of 10 cities across the country selected as a host site for the Rock the Country festivals. Music begins at 2 p.m. on Friday and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Music will stretch late into the evening both days of the r I 1J I fj tT r » 9 r < > A ♦J r i < f f I I asr A brave festival worker climbs stage scaffolding at the Barry Expo Center on Tuesday ahead of this weekend’s Rock the Country music festival. Isvfiid'A ■ ■ - -• ^ J -. ■ ••i IvAeetoisoin iMiUHBwafdt Mtforn s> > *1 J k festival. The general admission park­ ing lot opens at noon each day. Camping for this event began at 8 a.m. on Thursday and campers will leave by noon Sunday. Barry County Emergency Management Coordinator Patrick Jansens said his crews feel ready for this weekend’s event. “Obviously, we’ve never expe­ rienced anything like this in this community, so drere’s things that we don’t know,” Jansens said at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. “We certainly have asked and drawn on the experience of the entertain­ ment company and our peers, and Photos by Molly Macleod like I said, all of the emergency managers around us, for some guidance on ±is. “We feel ready at ±is point. We’re ready for it to begin,” Jansens said. Crews could be seen setting up the stage, restrooms, tents and other festival necessities at the fairgrounds as early as Monday this week. Jansens said crews are antici­ pating some weaker during ±e weekend’s shows. “That would be one of our concems for this event any sort of inclement weather,” Jansens said. The other big concern? Traffic. See ROCK on 4 4 1 f £ I / f < 14*5;1 > ► "i-, 7 ' *>* t Dear Hastings Banner Reader: * f 11 2 3 I I* •i <.^^- •- •» ’J I •V 4«’ ^4 1 ’’"APTMfr * i ■ 3. a 5? . )• « A- A i 'f M «r 1 ■T fC i *• 1* V- 1 >u i> u 1 J .tj- 5. k- J (♦ft «k V ?' tl T I i 1 > A r ft / I \ s ,* 1 T» I A . S’, V M > ' s * iK » \ J 'e I t t «•/ 4. * * • 7 IJ fci JI A” 5k T I i > 1 ? * •5 m 4 < •5 "I » t 1^ *i •i.’ * 1 7 • I * r '1 . J 1 1 f* 1 « > « > 'Ik* - * 4 f •» I I ,4 < *1 •< . 4 r 1 9 I*' * I / > aH. t T « £ X • c #1 4 Wr T’ . **r X L--.-. 'S5 J ttS 't* I a. wr W* > .'.fl 4Mf X 1 Lake Odessa business to stay open under new ownership uu a I V • A ';; « V . $ A f «> r ►r*' * • jiTl fi 3’ J n * > ■ -4 ’ I R < ,4^ £2 ''K- >s 1 H 'ZV? ft •“J • *s 4 .9- . f ( < a > V v*> «• •4 >1 * ..J s * J e 'i- □ : *-A ■ > <J A 4 ♦Z !■ « I J V 1 —I W T A There will be no U.S. Mail delivery next Thursday, June 19 in recognition of the Juneteenth federal holiday. Our June 19 edi­ tion will be delivered to mailboxes on Friday, June 20. The Banner will be available on newsstands as usual on Thursday. Thank you for your understanding and ±ank you for reading The Banner! JVes Smith, Group Publisher V-'* .AC.’ t • •• V '■ '.'i.'. * .• 1 tf CV Dennis Mansfield 3) a .4 I I ’ '^1 A i JBll my / A !» ♦ :t: IS p I teunnsis i bsmB Miytt fiH ynfifiyrj/ ^'Yeb^I^Iis^ • > J s f mob^Tod 3Bri i^yiimai iBskj a esw ® ni ^f>! Toi aancri J r bnu?. fn?^ J •1 S' I asni'Kl snnailji,! Itumu ©rlT a^Mnieud bni,^!om,ns?<lS£r5) ic / J finuo.) ’/Tififl ;! y . T ■ Yr i ' *♦ »F • - Ci hWEBi fl? J I **ii *"(11 1 > - sfd&lftBtffi a / I s I Families connect with community resources at annual Very Barry Family Event Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer istaW grrttotiniBOu .V'. A longtime business in Lake Odessa was set to close its doors, but now it’s set to continue on with new ownership. Vern’s Repair and Sport, located at the intersection of M-50 and M-66, just east of the Village of Lake Odessa, was set to close. Kyle Makley, the store’s general manag­ er, said he’d even posted a sign on the door to let customers know and bought an ad in The Reminder to make the announcement. But, then last Thursday, Makley got a call from his father and the store’s owner, Rick Makley, telling him to take the sign down. Vern’s was staying open - just under new ownership. See OWNERSHIP on 3 Families gathered at Tyden Park in Hastings on Saturday morning for the annual Very Barry Family Event, where they visited dozens of local businesses, organizations and community resources. Photos by Jayson Bussa J J •V. • I i i 4 A u s ♦r J < % *44' - I 4.I—r.-iaFi'i IB Al :Ud l£30! Staff Writer « '“TT* bT 71 ) >s 5< x f. 1 U’ dren and their families. Hosted each year by the Barry County Great Start Collaborative, the 2025 edition of the Very Barry Family Event took over Tyden Park on Saturday morning, transforming it into a vibrant hub wi± 40 community partner booths. Each booth offered games, snacks, prizes, and helpful information. Families began their day by check­ Saturday’s Very Barry Family Event was a clear reminder that boredom doesn’t stand a chance for kids in Barry County." The annual gathering brings togeth­ er local organizations and businesses for a single purpose: to offer a day of family fun while promoting a wide variety of resources available to chil­ ing in and receiving a free tote bag and a stamp sheet. As they visited each booth, they collected stamps; once they had enough, they could enter a raffle for a chance to win one of several themed prize baskets. Serving as an unofficial kickoff to summer, the event featured organiza­ tions ranging from pediatricians and eye care providers to nature centers, See EVEMT on 3 1 . > I4 ••I ‘4 3 pmniiii : 4 . I 1 t • va k '■* 4 • I r, f s= •f * IN •1 I*.' 7 • t 1 0 1 e t A»'' 4« r ■ FJ . < •rr?' I < 11 CM A * ss Mfl AM * ll f T< 4 'I •4 I •V?. s\ 5i r . C I 4 'I ^SZ •» Ar r- « f »I MATTESON AND VIKES GET FIRST STATE FINALS GOLF EXPERIENCE PAGE 11 Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL V-t • '> S" IS -'TA 5> ■ - r 1 iS4 r V tv £ r.‘ : '' X’Tn I r weft / ■'-•C’.'h r «vII. t •1 I IN t' V • ss * -X'" uC V z ..sss 1 J « t i I* .V.4 * S„ .‘••5 ’ " b r "• YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE ? I*. r JRT't l<\. IV •4 I .•< X’<' in-'’ J *. */ / r• tv 1. Ki--;*: I s^s TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM 4 :s. 7 ■ 1 I SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 I« if II 9 / s sr INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. 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DKHS junior Gabe Pharr is standing next to his classmate, |unior AJ Lorenz and shop teacher Tess Knobloch as they wait for the new Amatrol equipment to be loaded into the metal shop •I z .u. f •i I J. < ’i j 1 1 I 4‘ lA , < f if [7!^ .p I 1 •tI t ► 0 MT 5:Ti: 1 X. J 9 t f B f I I s J I JB-*' r J New Amatrol equipment has been delivered to Delton Kellogg High School and has moved into the revamped metal shop Courtesy photos 4^ 'WZi'iabi B» W'* New Amatrol equipment recently rolled into the new revamped metal shop at Delton Kellogg High School. New Amatrol manufacturing equip­ ment has been delivered to Delton Kel­ logg High School and has moved into the revamped metal shop. Amatrol is a leader in career and technical education training solutions. They provide equip­ ment for hands-on learning in schools across the nation. It was announced to school officials earlier this year that through the advoca­ cy efforts ofthe Michigan Manufacturing Association (MMA), Delton Kellogg High School, Athens High School in Troy, and LIFT: The National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Detroit are alL recipients sharing a $ I-million appropriation from the state Icgislature with ih^'bulk of the allotment going to the schools. The fund­ ing paid for the new Amatrol equipment. Shop teachers and school officials are excited that students will be able to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing. But before that happens, Tess Knobloch, who teaches shop with her husband Brad, said they are both preparing this summer to be ready to teach the IGNITE/Amatrol program this fall. In June, the Knoblochs will spend a week training at LIFT, the National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Detroit. In addi­ tion, they are learning online. “We’ve already started working through a three-month subscription to the IGNITE/Amatrol program,” she said. “It’s the online learning part of what the students will be working on in the fall. Innovators of the IGNITE curriculum developed the program to align spe­ cifically with the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council and numerous Smart Automation Certi­ fication Alliance (SACA) certifications. DK shop teacher Brad Knobloch said em­ ployers highly value those certificates. LIFT Executive Vice President, Joe Steele, who also handles public affairs, explained in March that the equipment at DKHS is similar to what is at the LIFT De­ troit Institute and is a key part ofthe IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum. Furthermore, he said the students will be given a wide look at various advanced manufacturing tools and techniques. Learning robotics, electronics, electrical systems and pneumatics is among the lessons the equipment will provide in hands-on experience inside the class­ room. Steele stressed that “hands-on” is the most important thing. The equipment is critical to learn about advanced man­ ufacturing in 2025. Steele said he hopes that once students have the opportunity to begin the program, they will feel the excitement and want to start a career in advanced manufacturing in Michigan. t • '1 h* ■ I ’i ( !• I - q s r I 4 t M' I t i r r ) ! I T 1 * f>.- f 'i 1 J 1 I 1 J M * ** I .4 1 9 s ri r J i I* b? t • I 1l e x U l»* RI ri- *1 SiLl y w ,»"4f • 9« I t 7 t I 4 B I C I I 3 I Z '• II )J I 1 I It 4/ I k Karen Turtco-Ebright Staff Writer I J J1 •> I, I r •> ( iB ■?ei I I ^9 5^* 3^ * F 9*B| t I, .'4 a V r ■■■'^^ I ... * (K;;. 4 4 1 r >4'! 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In his new role, White will oversee the operations of the CERC, the com­ munity’s hub for educational and recre­ ational activities. He will remain actively involved in the HASS band program, collaborating with band boosters and continuing to drive the HPAC’s program­ ming. His proven leadership will ensure the seamless integration of these roles, fostering opportunities for students and residents alike. “Spencer White’s dedication to our students and community makes him the ideal leader for this expanded role,” said HASS Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico. “His success with the HPAC and band program demonstrates his ability to build vibrant, extraordinary spaces. We’re ex­ cited to see him elevate the CERC as a •- >• 4 cornerstone of our Exceptional Schools, Exceptional Community, Building Successful Saxons mission. “I’m really excited to step into this new role as HPAC and Community Center Director,” White said. “Over the past few years, the arts in Hastings, especially at the HPAC, have grown tremendously, and with that growth has come the need for more focused leadership and support. This new position allows us to better serve our students, staff, and commu­ nity across all areas of the fine arts. I’m also looking forward to helping take the CERC to the next level. It’s an important resource for our district and community, and I’m happy to play a role in helping it move toward long-term success.” The district invites the community to celebrate this milestone and invest in the future of recreational and educational programs at the CERC. Locals can learn how they can make an impact by contacting White at Spencer. White@HASSK12.org or call 269-9484400. For more details about the CERC, Hastings Area visit hasskl2.org. School System 11 ” u t e |k • LOCAL TRUSTED ROOFING COMPANY WITH 1154 YEARS . IN THE BUSINESS • 10 YEAR SERVICE GUARANTEE ON ALL WORKMANSHIP * i* V' □ i □ ’ IHbW. a; Hastings Area School System appoints Spencer White as CERC director WJ X u -.' * — «• QUALITY ROOFING - - ■>#-s- z- •« - > ’Ik ih SHERRIFF T GOSLIN >« - . « .. . , -■^ W ' ft» ?! • * -4Wil I s ) * *1 s 9 * • f". > I . 13 v: >:i n T-# i FW g T i > 1 J i ■■ I .<• *« 2 * ir i tr i I— Hfjj* iJliS. 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Gina Johnsen annoyed when LPS Presi­ wasn’t happy about having her dent Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz statements before the Lake­ interrupted her to inform the wood Public Schools Board of Republican who represents Education at its regular meeting the state House’s 78th District Monday, June 9, being cut short, Gina Johnsen she had just 30 seconds left and she let board members to speak. know it. t “Very rude,” Johnsen said Near the end of Monday’s after leaving the podium. “I’ll let you meeting, Johnsen got up to address the know I’ve never been treated like that board during the public participation at a board meeting. period to comment on various issues, “I’m here to help you,” she added. including transgender participation in According to board policy, individuals high school sports and potential increases must first register that they want to ad­ in state funding, that had been discussed r* i H ft * I $ h !? • * t I nor I J ‘ P z. < *71 ’’ itt d .■A _ > ? « r 41 .V * * I 4ir b r kI e JI 1 J -Xw If 71 i- ; 'T*^ t J IMSk'l'' w' ifci.i t I t > .M » -. r . 3 state rep. calls treatment at board meeting ‘very rude W V ''i 1 Thursday, June 12, 2025 ly*, J * * THE HASTINGS BANNER wwv/.HastingsBanner.com dress the board and are then limited to three minutes for their comments. Four persons, including Johnsen, had signed up to speak at Monday’s meeting. Three of the four, again including the state lawmaker, had their comments cut short due to the enforcement of the time constraint. Trustee Adam McArthur, who has previously voiced criticism of the time limit for participation, said it is important for school board members to gamer input from members of the public. “I appreciate Gina for coming,” McAr­ thur said. “(But) at this time. I’m ashamed of how this board treats the public. “I’ve had quite enough.” Brodbeck-Krenz and the board’s vice president, Darin Weller, both defended the public participation policy and its en­ forcement, including limiting comments to only three minutes. “We will hold to that policy until that policy is changed,” Weller said. Brodbeck-Krenz added it was unfor­ tunate that Johnsen or her staff hadn’t informed LPS officials of her attendance at the school board meeting in advance. “I wish I would have had a heads-up,” she said. “We could have put her on the agenda and she could have had as much time as she needed. “I’m glad she showed up,” the board president added. t 4 S ' I X * u *** STiHi: k I ( Highpoint Community Bank reopens newly renovated lobby -4 W* ( VA J I 1 '■•If 0 i 1 1 r Il M 1 r Ft; I f I f snn[i •1 r • I • ft u J 4 ? ■<O X 'W' f 1 :* /z V ■tT » I 4 7% ,, *"3 a ': »e ;O *« «I { 7 •% I 4a» f) I I ki St. I B I I J '4 /< > I «« r ! V I I i V I t * ►u I. •Tm I* I I h 1 I 11 > t I U S ’»t r'A •n4 • —/-• I I L»^.4- h XJ 0 **< fl » I » • fr I 54 4^ i •* J 1 .> ' >- v> *>• 4^ I I V t >. 1^ w- - t il [ !l; <4—*-5 •flr-- **■ -.24 «' J ♦ Vd .*r I e<. ' >• » t I fS* y’ z p* ■ I S' J HI je.1 * or**' * * J-?; -"T .1 mi t r r s ' i 'J Ji Members of the community, elected officials, stakeholders and staff gathered at Highpoint Community Bank in Hastings last week to celebrate the bank's newly renovated lobby. The lobby, which has been closed to the public during renovations since February, reopened on Wednesday, June 4. The renovated lobby ditches the antiquated teller line in favor of a more open-space concept with teller desk “islands.” Construction crews worked to preserve the lobby’s personality while bringing it into the 21st century. Here, folks attending Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony pose for a photo in front of the new teller desks. Photo by Molly Macleod . I > C* i*' >1 * 4 V < r 1 A ’t I . j W 1 J I e?fnotci. j ' 9*j >"BVni«i' ■ I ?t |n^3? r' rr . i5''f i " A * I '■ I Bf k. i J IR I [’<? 4 I * P - T Customers stopping in at Vern’s Repair and Sport in Lake Odessa get help from two of the store’s employees, Jacob Day (left) and Randy Frantz, on Thursday, June 5. The longtime local business was set to close but will instead remain open after being sold, according to the store's general manager, Kyle Makley. Photo by Dennis Mansfield t A / < S*» 1 1^+ I '-M ■ ■f .i . fe.' 1 £ CfT' If '■ J .b,J' • * r I r / 1 c . I J i c I k I . I 0 4r>'41 4 “We have been sold,” Kyle Makley said, confirming the news. “(And) no changes for now, as far as I know.” He added the news has caused some confusion for customers, who thought they were stopping by for what might have been the last time. “Yeah, we’ve had a lot of people coming in they know we’re closing,” he said. “It’s been overwhelm­ ingly happy when you tell them (about the sale).” According to Kyle Makley, Vern’s dates back to 1971 when the local t(/ J i'; I ■Jno' I 1 ' I < 4 ?fl I Jr. nro. •'; f9!fi I I Jt f i .ilKj'/^J i X CP V t - ni f f t t •ier' *s rfi! ?iR 1 ■J r* r3f$Hr-»rT- ) » J •I ' V • .•zf C t « ,t feis •4^ u >*»r, r* J *»p. 1 I • 4 J- f 4 c, •-V II A L pI » » > A< SI /•:F H t » IT kt I I tir, < •s * »•••• ««? •< * t f k '> V I « r/ X I V 4 r < Ti . k »JS *> TiivEn ANIMALS ? •a I A & t «* f I < t» »•'. 0' I .«*• '-e I A f. .. ' •f' ii .'f (k . h ' > I 4 I xJ^ % A t ft t ♦ ' 44-. >• z •a / t * k r •ri' ri !J .'J/' .f f** 3- t t -I 1 * . y -t I I Lori Lomoro of Blandford Nature Center gave kids a chance to get up close and personal with several animals, including this young owl, which the center is caring for after it was injured by a car. V fti' w t* L I I I , t J I 3 t ■ « EVENT r.*?; >■ I f <?F K '•} Xlftc •< J ‘ il i-f- Continued from Page 1 * i • •» / k F I 4 f I t I k } business was founded by his grandfather south of Woodland, before:. . moving to its current location. Makley said the sale and change of ownership at Vern’s is set to be completed by July 1. The only change, so far, is that Vern’s may no longer service or store boats. Other than that, he expects opera­ tions to continue on as usual. Even current staff members have report­ edly been informed they’re invited to stay. “From what I know, the employ­ ees have been told they can stay on if they want,” Makley said. “They have been offered that they can stay on.” Continued from Page 1 .-d • f* • J. IA I OWNERSHIP Ib I ■ I.. J >1 Si 4* O' t :> ) 7 t fi r J lA sr ,t I! 1 t A* '■1 J * » 4 ' 1 t .-.'i z I t f i / », k’. I e • tit I r Boy Scouts and youth sports programs. One of the event’s most anticipated highlights was the massive bicycle give­ away, sponsored by the Hastings Rotary Club and Barry County Lumber. Kids entered a drawing for a chance to win one of 40 bicycles, with winners announced toward the end of the festivities. ( - n « > * / UI A* kJ ..t kt . »r «s'sSDravfo5 I "free i. I A • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam •t 9J i 1 9 5 Financial FOCUS Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Member SIPC 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Somefinancial decisions can be challenging — like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest. If you already have a significant amount of debt and not a lot in savings or investments, it can be hard to figure out which issue should be a priority. There’s no simple answer, and eveiyone’s situation is different, but here are a few suggestions for helping you make a good choice: • Evaluate your cash flow. If you already have enough after-tax income to meet your monthly living expenses, you might lean toward investing any leftover cash, but if you are just getting by, possibly due to heavy debt payments, then you might be better off using your funds to reduce your debt load. • Build an emergency fund. Paying off your debt as fast as possible may seem like the responsible thing to do, but not having an adequate emergency fund or saving for your fiiture could leave your finances at a permanent It’s a disadvantage. good move to have fund an emergency containing ±ree to six months’ worth of living expenses, wi± the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. Once you have such a fund, you could use it, instead of going into debt ■ or adding to your debt to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair. • Evaluate your debts. Some of your debts are actually more “expensive” to you than others. This expense level doesn’t necessarily refer to the size of the debt, however, You might have a large mortgage, for instance, but because your interest payments are typically tax your deductible, “after-tax” interest rate may be relatively modest, Therefore, you might consider investing ra±er ±an paying down your mortgage. But if you have consumer loans or credit cards that carry a high interest rate and whose interest payments are not deductible, you might be better off paying down or refinancing this debt. • Take advantage of any employer match. If your employer sponsors a retirement plan and offers a match, you will want to prioritize contributing at least what is required to receive the match. It’s essentially free money. So, if your employer matches up to 3% of your j ,1 4 4 F I V ><<r i f, P ft’. Utt Wendi Stratton CFP Should you pay off debts or invest? ♦ ♦ 1 ’. 'fe Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 Financial Advisor 4 I 4^ * contributions, for example, you should contribute at least 3% of your income to this retirement account. Additionally, some employers will match a portion of your contributions to a Health Savings Account. Eventually, you’ll likely want to get to a point of saving more than just the match, but you’ll have to weigh the benefit of additional contributions against the cost of any debt you’re carrying. Make it easier on yourself. To make achieving these goals easier, automate as much as you can. For example, you can divert part of paycheck into your an emergency savings account or a retirement account through automatic payments for any debt reduction or savings needs. While it may seem like a huge endeavor to pay off your debt while still saving for the future, it doesn’t have to be. Taking small, incremental steps is key to helping you get to where you want to go. 77?« article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �r ■J 1 t I J I k. 4 Thursday, June 12, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 4 www.HastingsBanner.com • V. Ik t I IJ j I. I « £• . .J r I Hastings Live concert series underway now 5 ■4. 4V •> J ‘ Iw i i I I i4 .4^ I; I ft * . * I •• • s 1 Rock the Country festival workers await trucks entering with stage equipment on Tuesday. ROCK Continued from Page 1 Roughly 50,000 people are expect­ ed to travel to the Barry Expo Center this weekend, according to Jansens. That influx of people will cause traffic backups and delays along M-37 and elsewhere. In an effort to keep folks safe, Jansens said his crews will be imple menting traffic and road closures. Area residents and visitors should expect temporary traffic delays beginning June 12 continuing through June 15. Motorists should also expect traf­ fic backing up into Middleville and Hastings, with drivers encouraged to avoid the M-37 corridor. Detailed maps and routing informa­ tion will be shared in advance through county social media channels such as Facebook, X and Nextdoor, as well as Michigan State Police platforms and local media outlets «• Drivers are asked to follow all post­ ed signs and obey law enforcement instructions to ensure emergency routes remain open and accessible. According to the announcement by BCEM officials, some local neigh­ borhoods, especially those in cul-desacs, will experience restricted access during peak event hours, including 8 a.m. to noon and 4 to 10 p.m. on June 12; 8 a.m. to noon and 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on both June 13 and 14. Also, those planning to attend the concert, as well as area residents, are reminded to use hands-free devices and focus on the road when driving, follow detour signs and law enforce­ ment instructions, and call 911 if emergency assistance is needed. For more information, individuals may text “Rock” to 226787 to opt in for alerts regarding the event or visit “BarryCountyEMD” on Facebook. The 2025 Hastings Live Summer Concert Series is in full swing this week with an amazing “bubbly” performance, a talented local musi­ cian performing at the Barry County Courthouse and an incredible band returning from last year, according to Steve Hoke, the arts and events coordinator for Hastings. BubbleBri will be bringing Bubbles-R-Fun to the Thomapple Plaza at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, for a hands-on learning experience. And, on June 13, the “Friday at the Fountain” series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Michael Fahey, a singer/songwriter who specializes in alternate tuning acoustic music, will be joined by his former teacher, Dan Palmer, a musician and jazz guitar instructor at Hillsdale College. Then, on Friday night at Thomapple Plaza, the Fat Animals combine an incredible groove, addictive guitar combos, and amazing lead and har- monic vocals to produce a first-rate show that will get audiences up and dancing, according to organizers. Guests attending the local concert series are encouraged to bring blan­ kets or lawn chairs. A concession stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performanc­ es. Organizers also stated that smoking, vaping, non-service animals and out­ side alcohol will be prohibited. Also, there is no rain venue for Hastings Li ve. And, unless there is thunder and/ or lightning, each show will be held as scheduled. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and dona­ tions from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local DM businesses. 4 I I n • V t> > I fL r 4. S S'’ I •‘ I r U" * >>'■ < *■ 4 jr IF * v* I u •r < ,/5 !i I »♦ IJ J ' if' tar 1 f * fk - JQI T1 ,'n>' € h .r •sx J >I I f UJJ ' r « '■ I / V ErS ‘ Bd ' 1 i' '. '.'fj ’ a 1 ’ r f * 'f r I I ■ '. 1 )« H- .S • .J ■ f fl ..-I I ^4 i.a ( ) * J f I 11 I 4 r u I ■ f h h Iiw t I ' J 4 J 4 «4 I tf <n'. ai ■G ■ .JF ' 'C ’I u i• ■ IH X®"" . A' if! r iV" 1 .1 J <1 < ’ f r '5f>* I { i Hastings Public Library dedicates Jane Arnold Storybook Walk I : V f f I I r r- I 1 » J «v f I Arrx)^d lOrybook WalV\ » H ’•SI' '4 ^4 f 1 1 I I t .,... Si 4 I I ►I I I k .v b ) I 1 I e u n !.t> VVt. ( 't j •H « k \ . % V .b r >< >1 ' s W » s I ) I sw. t. r' > ‘•OK" Ke (* " Atti r I < ;t 1' > The buck stays hers! 1 X < > 1 1 \4 «* f * ««0I^ 1. u I « •s ;*e . ■ V «e r ttsfteu Spend it here. Keep it here. •- & s L,-® Invest In Your Community. / Group STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST In the matter of: THE KENNETH L. GEIGER AND DOROTHY GEIGER TRUST, dated October 31,2007 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Kenneth L. Geiger, who lived at 815 Mulberry Cove, Nashville, Michigan 49073, died on May 22, 2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of KENNETH L. GEIGER AND DOROTHY GEIGER TRUST, dated October 31, 2007, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Marcia Kinney was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Marcia Kinney, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 5 2025 , Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Marcia Kinney 495 Sunset Lane Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-4193 i .>.. ^3»!. V«b ■ tOi* M * < BE99 J 4 t t STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30086-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Alexa Jessalynn (Ross) Martin. Date of birth: 08/05/1988. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Alexa Jessalynn (Ross) Martin, died 11/10/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Isaac R. Martin, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/09/2025 Bonnie S. Lent-Davis P58091 RO. Box 454 Alto, Ml 49302 616-745-0406 Isaac R. Martin 1521 Moore Road Woodland, Ml 48897 269-929-7518 *v f •.?5. « <t 9 ■A -<■ s w 1 t IV rn I I’“RMS i ir ♦ 115^ . V. • • •1’ '**- A' . *s^fn -• > & I Families can take a walk along the Thornapple River while reading a children’s book thanks to the new Jane Arnold Storybook Walk. This month, “Some Bugs’’ by Angela DiTerlizzi; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel will be featured along the walk. Photo by Molly Macleod J 11* r ro * 1 I I I J I 5 r <' '•ff' i ^1 4 f 1 i I Molly Macleod Editor Dozens gathered behind the Hastings Public Library last week, Tuesday, June 3, for a dedication ceremony for the new Jane Arnold Storybook Walk. The Storybook Walk honors the late Arnold, who dedicated her life to edu­ cating children in Barry County. Begin­ ning her career in the Banfield School, Arnold went on to teach at Hastings Area Schools, with stops at Delton Kellogg Schools and a stint teaching student teachers at Michigan State University in between. Hastings Public Library Director Da­ vid Edelman explained the storybook walk consists of 20 stations along the Hastings Riverwalk, beginning just behind the library near the Thomapple Plaza bridge. The storybook walk ex­ tends east along Railroad Street. A dedication plaque to Jane can be found just behind the library parking lot, near the solar-powered picnic table. “She lived most of her life in the same house on South Street until my parents moved within town a few years ago,” said Jeff Arnold, Jane’s son. “She lived her whole life here. Education, kids, books, reading—that was all important to her.” This month, “Some Bugs” by Angela DiTerlizzi; illustrated by Brendan Wen­ zel will be featured along the walk. Edel­ man said the books will be changed out at least once each quarter, ifnot monthly. for rec“ “Thank you for doing this ognizing our mother,” said Arnold. “As (Edelman) said, she was an educator. Kids were important to her—books, reading as well as all the family. I think this all helps us keep on her memory. So, thank you.” I ’mi r 1 I > I •>>+J k.t:5 ; 50r i -- i. , L 1.' tw 1 r » I J / ■ A i < I • = r!f ■ I ••rj- ’ d "^ri ( 1 ! I '.1 4 '^'01 9 r * I I k IJ ^r.'ts. .11' - . r 1 A. 4 v* ! 1^ V I ' . •; u I I r* *.9 i 'r I > '■•I I J i he. > 1)^1. J * G:- g I •I G- ■ I w < / >1 •• M 4 I < "l I r I I • w, h I si’ - ' r I. d ** . i i 1 iiJ <• ^ni u « •J I • I rl' < I» Is i 1 4 <• .t * I GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. Date: 06/09/2025 Bonnie S. Lent-Davis P58091 P.O. Box 454 Alto, Ml 49302 616-745-0406 Isaac R. Martin 1521 Moore Road Woodland. Ml 48897 269-929-7518 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS VIEW Date: 6-5-25 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 .1 A# Ruskin. FL 33570 L* 7 n < 4 * “I I *. rp' J I. *< w A * 1 ■f 1 . •• * . Group ’ < t i .> . ' .> X. I ? SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 14,2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Bellmore, Mayack, Hall, James Absent: None Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve proposed “Island” 425 agreement to “official” and send to COH Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:14 pm ••'X u Vi I GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! I T » ,> ri' t 1% 'I < 1> < ■ I I s I I lb A*. 1 I I I T 1. ■ f V I * I I % } I joHl* S'-f ri r '■' > I I' ■f I 3 ( I 11 I I i Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com k ) > ** « ■ 1 « ' 'fc 1. I 1 a THE HASTINGS BANNER I u I VIE^MLm^m^ > IV-^ - lb < • • • 'JI Attested to by. Marti Mayack. Supervisor <! I ' 1 I ts .'I <1 i*< J f Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk ■'-q ? J If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on < k 11 269-948-2900 Brian Elser 3219 Guff City Road (4 A William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. of publication of this notice. ! fc 1 Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-DE 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Shirley Ann Elser. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Shirley Ann Elser, died 2-23-2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Brian Elser, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the persona! representative within 4 months after the date 19 I *1 You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30087-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Zelie Marie Therese Martin. Date of birth: 06/28/2023. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Zelie Marie Therese Martin died 11/10/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Isaac R. Martin, persona! representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 1 I Group I i ♦ 9 t • UK I k I tI t & .te _ .u J �k A Jt ' k 11 t www.HastingsBanner.com I I c J u Mheao 3'3' ' 4 » il isaint nstioi t j;'h“ h t' n 1' •1 “'I?)' ’k [; i Rich Franklin Barry ISD Superintendent 1 P -^0 Ah . *4 A '! - u For years, we have led kids and families to believe that al! students must attend college—and I mean fouryear universities— to be successful in life. Many of our parents and grandparents didn't attend fouryear universities but did not deter us from pushing this narrative. We Rich Franklin may have actually believed it. However, it is patently untrue. All students deserve and need the chance to further their education be­ yond high schooMhat 1 believe. What form that post-secondary education takes depends on where a student's talents and interests lie. All students have talents, and all students have interests. It's our job in education to help students find them and match them up with a bright future. Many young people, most perhaps, learn better by doing than by hearing or reading. This does not discount the need to be a good listener and a good reader. It does tell us that students need hands-on, real-world opportuni­ ties as part of their education. Sure, the world is changing. It is increasingly technological, and also increasingly post-literate. Here in Barry County, students have many opportunities for hands-on learning through what we call "career and technical education," or CTE, but more kids need more of these types of opportunities. Not every school can offer every program, but why can't we talk about ways to get to programs at other schools? Not all students attend traditional public schools, but why shouldn’t they have opportunities for hands-on learning that prepares them for good careers, too? A local business leader once said in a meeting I was in, "We have an employee shortage, and we will solve it. We prefer to solve it here, but we will solve it." Some companies look to other communities and other states if they can’t find the skilled workforce they need. Some look to automation. Some even look overseas. That's not what we want for our county. We want good jobs here, so we need to prepare our students to compete for them. There’s been a community con­ versation that’s building momentum about ways to get kids to programs in their own schools, in other schools, at places like Gilmore Garage Works at the Gilmore Car Museum, at a career center that’s not in Battle Creek, Ka­ lamazoo, Lansing, or Grand Rapids. Let's keep that conversation going. On June 24, at 6 p.m., in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium, the boards of education of Delton Kellogg Schools, Hastings Area School Sys­ tem and Barry ISD will hear the results of a recent survey that was available to all adult residents of our school districts. It won't be a decision-making meeting, but the information that we get from the consultant we've hired will help inform next steps that have to do, in part, with career and technical education for students here in Barry County. Please join us and hear what we hear, so that you can become part of the conversation. I k> ■ft •*< * * rj 9 Ik ’■' '’1 u. ."«K X C 1 •A ■V• I I t. 4 <v K , , X. irj fe. ^71 % J I* 1 At X N ? * X L V I k t •ft^- I r < I i t .44, s ’ I I ■* \v “'''.'if 41 JJ ■*r I 1 ^Ih. I 4 r “II. , ■ J J r I I eC 1 I J ' i *!f I 4 f J f» J J A. I ■f I « I ■ *' X I < L.t;;-; I /•^•l J '.IL *rj I X !ri t I f 1 y •l 1 kA I i Or». I , ' •) 1 4V'i.xfc^.r4«, -*l. 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The demonstrations will take place ft-om noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, with Barry County Iridivisible hosting its rally at Thomapple Plaza. Speakers will share how changes in Washington have impacted their lives. Michael Lynch, a Democrat who is running for Michigan’s 2nd Congres­ sional District seat in 2026, will be present at the Barry County demon- J '■'' ■’I'./ jr;o MW I • I I B v'l. z J'j •«I u •-■nti ** J7'/ f I I rj o tj; . j J • r^. yr f“ *. I A f 'V < I .J pi’ ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Barry County this week. According to a statement released by ITC officials, the helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities - ITC Transmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Co. The aerial inspections will cover nearly all of the Lower Peninsula. The effort began on May 27 with patrols in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. Patrols this week are set to include Barry County, as well as Allegan, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Ka­ lamazoo, Kent, Lenawee, Monroe, Ottawa, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Washtenaw counties. The effort reportedly will wrap up with patrols over counties in the northern portions of the Lower Pen­ insula from June 24-30. The patrols are a North American Electrical Reliability Corporation requirement for ITC’s vegetation management program, support pro­ active maintenance objectives and are in line with the company’s model for operational excellence. They include inspections of all transmission struc­ tures and equipment including, but not limited to, monopoles, steel tow­ ers, wood poles, conductors (wires). , • I *» # -J J* l/ r k4 f i# J u r -r 1 H^l ,. Au .’i" -c *1 I« r, ■' > AT i " r* * J »*V >• 7 T ,1 •r I t7**? I TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. r t 4* . »1 s k « V ITC is conducting aerial patrols of transmission lines in Barry County this week. Courtesy photo insulators and other equipment. According to the company’s recent statement, crews check for damaged or worn equipment and vegetation hazards. The inspection flights are often conducted at low altitudes to allow ac­ curate visual inspection of equipment for lightning damage, wear or other potential problems. ITC officials state this is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm ifa low-flying helicop­ ter is sighted near transmission lines. For more information about ITC, persons may visit online at itc-holdings.com. MM Slaters to Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary Fred and Gretchen (Barry) Slater, of Woodland, were mar­ ried June 19, 1965 at Woodland United Methodist Church. They have four children, Troy Slater, Trent (Rhonda) Slater, Jill Slater (Don Kincheloe), Jane (Slater) Schelter (Tony). Grandchildren, Kolt (Mariah) Slater, Brady Slater, Alec and Halee Dunlap, Kayla and Shane Kincheloe, Ryeleigh and Briggs Schelter; one great grandson, Brooks Slater. If you would like to send anniversary wiches, mail to: 6155 Jordan Rd., Woodland. Ml 48897. London Hammond, Sebastian Her­ nandez-Hernandez, Lexi Heydenberk, Wyatt Sanders, Breeya Solmes and Katherine Stevens. 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Monday at 4 p.m. «• MM Seventh grade All A’s Ava Anderson, Ashlynn Auten, Kin­ ley Beadle, Gracelynn Burke, Kylie Curtis, Ainslie Dygert, Jayden Gamer, Claire Gergen, Sophia Gordon-Ro­ driguez, Colton Haywood, Bentley Justice, Carter Kramer, Harliequinn Krebs, Maren Marlatt, Abigail Mix, Aubrey Mix, Zachary Neubauer, Lucy Nickelson, Jasmim Ramirez-Tapia, Emily Rhoades, Garrett Rhoades, Marley Seeber, Abella Smith, Ayla VanBelkum, Kaelyn Walsh and Fiona Watkins. A’s & B’s Annelise Armstrong, Brooklynn Auten, Laney Awrey, Charlotte Bagley, Alexander Bertrand, Eden Bivens, Bo Bourassa, Lilly Bronsink, Arianna Brubaker, Karter Case, Ryan Coller, Reuben Day, Landon DeGoa-Appel, Rhylie DeMarsh, Brennan Denton, Blake DeWyse, Isabella Duits, Chloe Endres, Elliana Erb, Gabriella Gole, Avery Hetrick, Preston Heuss, Karter Hill, Khloe Jablonski, Jaelyn Jimenez, Malcolm Kniaz, Julian Kretz, Ava Lundstrum, Emmalia Mansager, Ainslee Mattice, Adyson Mayack, Austin Milcher, Destiny Newton, Milo Oliver, Ericka Peck, Winter Pirtle, Sophie Pohja, Ava Roath, Alex Smith, Owen Smith, William Sparks, Zoey Storm, Jackson Storrs, Eilysha Stratton, Robert Tompsett, Kylee Troyer, Davis Wattles, Lenna Wendt, Jonah Wescott, Olive Wescott and Kylah Wise. Eighth grade All A’s Ashtyn Denton, Riley Furrow, r DEADLINES stration on Saturday to share some of his observations on how what’s hap pening in Washington, D.C. impacts Michiganders. Barry County Indivisible is inviting everyone to come out to Saturday’s event. “Maybe you’re looking for more firsthand information about what’s happening in our country, or maybe you’re not sure what you feel — stop by and listen, talk to others and find out for yourself,” said organizer Marcia Szumowski. “We are a non-partisan group of Barry County residents who arejoining together to get our message heard in Lansing, Washington and around the world. We hope to see you there.” — ♦ • / Zz V 1 I > h Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas /itr nrrr6/ ifftos... BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Jlifons Septic Tank Service Monday at 5 p.m. Thanks you all (or your business in appreciate your business! 2024! 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Middle school students who qualified at the conclusion' of the most recent marking period include: Sixth grade All A’s Ian Ansorge, Carter Graham, Ainsley Haas, Aubrey Kingshott, Everly Lancaster, Ava Lilley, Payton Mills, Christopher Neu­ bauer, Matthew Renner, Delaney Ricketts, Maya Ricketts, Dirk Seymour, Lacie Shepard and Na­ talya Solmes. A’s & B’s Wyatt Bailey, Isabella Barcroft, Levi Bekker, Hunter Bierens, Audra Bolt, Patton Boomer, An nabelle Brand, Autumn Bruce, Madison Carley, Olive Day, So­ phie Donnini, Kaiden Dykstra, William Edger, Gavyn Elkins, Rhilan Frame, Makenna Gentis, Iley George, Lexie Griffin, Bren­ den Haywood, Aubree Huver, Jacee Jacinto, SeQuoyah Jackson, Konnor Kent, Korra Leonard, Colt Lewis, Ava Lucas, Eva McCrack­ en, Alexander Minogue, Lucas Monday, Baylee Nelson, Caleb Pollet, Sylvia Purdum, Noelle Randall, River Reed, Nathan Shoup, Mason Slaughter, Kaitlynn Snyder, Ayla Solmes, Olivia Steeby, Olivia Terpstra, Angela Vidal, Achilles Wondergem and Isaac Wymer. i • •< . I Barry County Indivisible hosting rally June 14 ttw CLASSIFIEDS ITC conducting aerial patrols of transmission lines this week FROM THE SUPE’S DESK: Career and technical education’s importance 5 Thursday, June 12, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER cneww r �■ * F r } s II I V 6 9 Thursdoy, June 12, 2025 *^*’""* * I H • I • ■ ■ Il * toto . A WWW «toto*to*** — 4 HasringsBanner.com A i Iw OBITUARIES i / F ) ‘ I, 5 ' i Z' i ai' I < '&[ VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE HASTINGSBANNER.COM < 4 * ■ 46 wMh J I I I ►»» -i^^y -■ e 1 A «• a Si « New Barry County nonprofit fosters inclusion and opportunities for locals with disabilities Molly Macleod I A new nonprofit serving residents with disabilities is scUing up shop in our area. The Ability Collective of Barry County, bead^ up by Maggie and Rob Bayerl. was fonned in January of this year. The Ability Collective serves Barry County res­ idents. championing inclusion and opportunities for individuals with dis­ abilities, aiming to build an equitable community where everyone thrives. “We're a brand-new nonprofit here in Barry C ounty,” said Maggie Bayerl, who serves as the organization's act­ ing director. “We’re really focused on building community solutions to make Barry County more inclusive for those with disabilities.” To start, Bayerl said the organization plans to conduct a community needs assessment, partnering with commu­ nity agencies to disseminate a survey and conduct listening sessions. (We’re) really trying to hear from people with disabilities and their families what they need and what their ideas are for how we can make Barry County more inclusive for them,” said Bayerl. “It's the unseen part of any commu­ nity — it’s really hard to find spaces that are accessible to everyone..." said Rob Bayerl. “It's really hard to find those common spaces, so I think those are barriers we are trying to break involving everyone everywhere.” The community survey will be post­ ed to the Ability Collective of Barry County’s Facebook page, along with »« Ai T Worship Togeth er r *V > < ■ y/'U 7^1 1 ^SS I > ’< ^'7 2 r I V I !*» at the church ofyour choice IVeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Wc Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. P.O. Box 8, 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfTnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Ser\'ice; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. 8609. Bible Study and Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Prayer. Call Church Office Sunday Worship Service 948-8004 for information. 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A AWORLOWIDESUPPUEROr Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I *'• # M « '» Safely; A Beginner's Guide to Hof Air Ballooning. 6 p m Tuesday, June 17 - Baby Cafe 10 am. Youth Makerspace with 4-H Upcycling (grades 3-12), 10 X a m , Youth Garden Club. 3 30 p m . Powerful Tools for Caregivers. 4 pm; mahjong. 5 p m., chess. 5pm Wednesday, June 18 - Commu­ nity health workers at the library. 10 a m . Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10 30 a m . Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.. Bubble Science Show and Lab with Bubbleologtst Angelina Bertoni. 3 p.m., “Climate Sisu’ film and discus­ sion. 6 p.m More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263 a 1 * ' -. . r Fx'. I 9 I -w 5 fc__ r T* r f 4 / •• K f * I. ? i‘ w 4I I* r JI 1 P; 4* I / Tflk 11 >» ' -y r •1- A-' l*,a» . * » « .4 7 If . f t ‘L. ;k r J ’** fl s * !* 1 '/ >«* A« T’ If . r > «*d •« ir •A rJ^ yjlii- I I i ■ 1 .rial I< -A )y JR 8^ ,-'‘^\4iaSi 0 L n * Ji® 1 <rl:^ I H t‘ wi.ll t? < PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS ’** r V” »’* r to I 01 r • I -.- -JUNE 12-19 - I Ss*^ ? * T A*’* 1 I s’* w • • t 4 Those interested can register for these events and find more r- I ft A i < n t information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ 4 ft V *- *' I :] A » In « I* June 1-Sept. 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White's paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk; “The Rainbow Hunters" by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them ail over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. June 2-30 — Hike the News. Hike and get the latest inside news on insects. What is an insect, and why are they so important to us? This hike is free and self-guided on the Green Trail. Friday, June 13 Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts centered around a new theme each week. This is a come-and-go event, and all caregivers must remain with their children during this free event. Saturday, June 14 —Social Hike. 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 17 — Cedar Creek Book Club reads “The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger, 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19 — Social Hike. 10 a.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. : .I A* *< ft 1 I • J i ’iWb r ** I T J A I *> t 1 • i • I 5 r > — > ■ fv<3RAa ..... A * I r4 • HA «A Mi 4 &‘A 'jkhi *jS?’ ■ • ,^£«» *T*« ir •l "if I * '•r A 1 to k 1 js I 1 I * * * * c J f f Tf? •I !5* * 1 ► -. :r « to V?Wi li 4 ’• i3»~-lll * W •* * I •.». •. I Id n T.fc»iBs ■-■-■satssir >4 •v i^? > T ?• < HE. T"'"' • • 1 ’ p » 5 I ' ■'■ 'Wb ' «e I HMMjb t* *--•4 X’ 4 w» *5^ f. *>*«p Vf 1 :;ii « ?.T? w« ** * 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church 6 p.m. Adventure awaits at the Hastings Pubic Library Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug 16 Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day. log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities Thursday, June 12 - Movie Memories and Milestones watch­ es a 1955 thriller starring Robert Mitchum. Shelley Winters and Lillian Gish. 5 p.m.; Homestead Farm & Greenhouse Tour (address given in event reservation), 6 p.m. Friday, June 13 - Friday Story­ time. 10:30 a.m Monday, June 16 - Community Weaving Project, all week on the li­ brary’s main floor; Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.. Lego Club. 4 p.m,; Soaring 9- * • » Pastor Tod Shook Kathy Smith. Sunday Nursery. SCHEDULE i i ’’ 1 Sunday Morning Worship: and : n,. ^1 X I ♦ methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 on its website, ihcabilitycolicctivc. ofg, this Satiffday, June 7. The Baycris were present at last weekend's Very Barry Family Event, as well. Right now« our focus is across the board, the umbrella of people who identify as having a disability We rec ognize that's a huge population, and we might find that there are particular sectors of people with disabilities in Barry County who need more help than others or are mwe interested in being part of our collective than oth­ ers,” said Bayerl. According to the most recent Census records, roughly 8,500 residents in Bany County have disabilities. Of those, 6,000 of those residents are under the age of 65 meaning their disabilities are non-age related. “We know there’s a ton of isolation, and we’re trying really hard to reach everybody to figure out where we can do the most good,” Bayerl said. On July 26. the Ability Collective of Barry County will be hosting a celebration for the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. More information is yet to come on that event. More information on the Ability Collective of Barry County and its upcoming events can be found on its website, theabilitycollective.oig/ or by searching “The Ability Collective of Bany' County” on social media. Additionally, residents can support the Ability Collective of Barry County at its Barry Community Foundation fund at barrycf.org/funds/the-ability-collective-of-barry-county-inc/. Edrtor I z* SoHJneTMb&EqntpmeDt 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 >* I Mir I • -toU T* I * to T*W '.W' I Lake Odessa Fair set to celebrate 90th year < t 4 t « I A h ;S- M* Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer It’s almost time again for one of Lake Odessa’s signature events, with the 90th edition of the Lake Odessa Fair set for Wednesday through Sunday, June 1822, at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Road. One member of the fair’s board of directors, Rachel Haskin, said the Lake Odessa Fair isn’t as big as county fairs but still provides local residents and visitors a chance to get out and enjoy a popular small-town event. “It is the village fair,” Haskin said. “It’s not the Ionia County (Free) Fair, obviously. “The Lake Odessa Fair is a tradition. You’ll definitely see someone you know and haven’t seen in a while,” she added. “And, bring a friend.” And, for 2025, the fair will have a “’90s” theme. “The whole fair has like a ’90s theme because it’s our 90th year,” she said. “For some people, there will be a lot of nostalgia.” In some ways, Haskin said the local event is like a “pre-show” for younger participants competing to show off their farm animals in a number of categories over the event’s schedule. And, the fair schedule is again packed with fun and festivities for persons of all ages. Haskin said that includes an expanded schedule of Grand Stand fes­ tivities, now set for all five nights. Individuals may purchase a Grand Stand pass for S30 that covers admission for all five highlight events. The fun will get underway when mid­ way at the village fair opens at 5 p.m. on June 18, with a Grand Parade at 6 p.m. and draft horse pulls at 7:30 p.m. The fair’s second day includes a pletho­ ra ofactivities, with goat and rabbit shows and Figure 8 Derby, as well as the unique and popular dodgeball tournament. “There’s not an event like it in the state,” Haskin said of the dodgeball com­ petition. “It’s something where people are never disappointed.” The fair wraps up on June 22 but with plenty still left to see and do, such as a pickleball tournament, adult volleyball, cowboy church service, ice cream social and a “derby night of destruction.” Haskin said the fun also includes many new kids’ events - many which are free. “It’s al! free, which is really excit­ ing,” she said. “Just things for die kids, to go along with the carnival, with the animals.” Unfortunately, one event not listed on the fair schedule for a second consecutive year is a fireworks display. Prior to the 2024 fair, Haskin described omission of the fireworks show as “a dif­ ficult decision, but the best one to make in order to provide more to the community with that money.” Part of the decision came from the rising cost of fireworks. A second factor the board took into consideration were the dates of the fair. “It’s so hard to justify when our fair has gotten further away from the 4th of July,” Haskin previously stated. “The Lake Odessa Fair always used to be over the Fourth. “We were kind of a staple for people in the fireworks show. Well, now, with social media and mass communication, it’s so easy for people to find a fireworks show.” A full schedule of events, as well as other information, is posted on the fair’s website, lakeodessafair.org. 1 ■ jt<z » ' ' >f, >• »k iiC Im I s *ra K. w ■* ‘ Tt .1 «' * r _ 1' ♦» * I ■ >< r«C:* '■ ‘jW; Tp. .1 I * b* \ w.- I I I •»» *< X T Or’ k 'll E-J 1U r u'O < 1« « X* Ml 4 7.(1,’’‘'SlSl. I k_ k 1 « to 4 J-. * 1 < to r •1^ s 4 I I 5i W t *ai8 A’ < I■ .4 ■r '■W , I •s. rE5|- <■;•.' X* «U'’^ I •t--V I * « V*. s L. • f' 4 » V. <*.« n A I f T A ¥ ! I < L I <M J ' I .4 r; t t law^’ X I 9 '.'C ar e- ''^.c xJ k B 711: 1 I r T ' W1 • t£ i * 9 r vft t fe- G • « k > f kif )« 'in w. I 1 'L-., ■- ■«^ 1 ;..fc et la? \ I X I \ I t I X \ •< / I r* I' 3 1 i �V - • I f 7 Thursday, June 12, 2025 ft i 'i 1 I '*? \ Vi I RNING rI ( e THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I I I I \ ^CK THE PAGES I i * * u.' I I The history of Hastings’ own radio station: WBCH k I u I !l S. : I I I I DAVID MILLER p : Special to The Banner I f < I I I 5 Hastings has not always been known for WBCH or its familiar tagline, “The World’s Best Coun^ Hits.” In April of 1957, the Federal Communications Commission granted authorization to Donald G. Garey I to establish a new radio station under the call letters fk WAHL. The station was licensed to operate on 1,220 h; kilocycles with a modest power of 250 watts, and only »< during daylight hours. Mr. Garey arranged to install the transmitting equipment on the second floor of his Hastings Theatre, located along M-37—a building that today houses the Hastings Roll-A-Rama skate rink. At that time, Garey was also managing the adjacent drivein theater, which would later become known to local residents as the Hastings Drive-In, owned by Floyd ’ ,"Ij ’1* Bloss. In June of that same year, a 160-foot transmission L r -'iT . . ■'tt. tower was erected behind ±e Hastings Theatre to €«•»*I — — •5 •’O« ! support the emerging WAHL radio station. Just two months later, a second tower followed—both of which still stand today as quiet sentinels of local broadcasting , history. To place Garey’s WAHL in perspective: the ! station initially operated at 250 watts of power, com ­ • t-Z parable to what many amateur “ham” radio operators achieve with standard transceivers in the lOOW to ; 200W range. Wi± such output, WAHL’s daytime-only signal could reach an estimated 20-miIe radius— ffec’ tively covering all four comers of Barry County. In the early morning hours of July 15, 1957, Garey conducted the first test broadcast of his 250W stai tion. The trial transmission took place between 1 and ■ 5 a.m., and spirits were high among the fledgling ; station’s operators when they received word from a *1 f tk i ham radio enthusiast in Jamestown, New York, who • ’’L Fni. I reported receiving their signal at 1,220 kilocycles on ! his 11-tube receiver. It was a remarkable confirmation S ' of ±e station’s reach and potential. Wi± that milestone ' k’ * w‘ J achieved, all that remained was to receive final authorization from Washington, D.C., allowing similar tests during daylight hours. Once those were completed. ft Hastings’ very first radio station would be ready to begin full programming. ''•’vC'Tlt A... After four months of rigorous testing and adjust­ I ments to meet federal broadcasting standards, WAHL iWi n officially signed on the air for the first time on ±e morning of Sunday, Nov. 3, 1957. Broadcasting from its pair of 150-foot towers, the station’s inaugural day of programming ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular rv?‘» •^•1 'I•J v'-’tiak ISm weekday hours were soon established, operating from I' Ihrfnii . i 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. At the time, Garey employed h J a staff of six to operate the station. WAHL broadcast J f on the 1,220-kilocycle frequency on the AM band—a ' position it has faithfully maintained on the radio dial 1 ! for the past 67 years. iyygwl?:. Although WAHL marked Don Garey’s first foray into radio, he was no stranger to the world of entertain­ T 'I ment. He began learning the trade from the ground up, working at Lansing’s old Bijou Theatre as an usher, rrrm:’ri doorman, and general jack-of-all-trades after com­ pleting two years of business administration studies •I> ■ at Lansing Business University. Garey also spent time employed with the A&P grocery chain before operat­ ing three concessions during the Chicago World’s Fair of 1933-34. In 1937, he married Virginia M. Hummel, and the couple relocated to Hastings in December , 1944. Don initially worked as a butcher at the Food . KfW© Center before purchasing Fay Hummel’s store on South Hanover. In 1950, the Gareys leased the store to riqfr:. Ralph Shirley, having opened their drive-in theater the previous year, on June 18,1949. I U-A.l Following the success of their drive-in theater, the Gareys opened the Hastings Theatre in a Quonset-style ' 1J' 1 building on March 20,1955. The main auditorium of ' • Bl-5S!!? J ' jl that structure would later serve as the primary studio jI' j for their new radio venture. On the second floor, five » >*7' rooms were dedicated to housing broadcast equipment, managing station operations and conducting on-air programming. At the time, the station’s chief engineer and manager was Irving Grove, a native of Pewamo who had previously worked in Charlotte. Among those rr ‘ joining the early effort, was Jack VanCarey, a youth­ 4 ful, Milwaukee-trained disc jockey and announcer. Marshall Hom took on the role of sales representative, £ while his wife, Dolores Hom, served as the afternoon p receptionist and stenographer. Norma Garey, Don’s iAj i wife, greeted listeners each morning and also hosted a daily women’s program titled Mostly for Women. From the vety beginning, the Gareys received strong J.-' j financial backing from several prominent Hastings . businessmen, including Roger Wiswell, Leslie i Hawthorne, Roman Feldpausch, Donald Roth, Arthur Behnke and Clayton Brandstetter. Additional investors came from nearby Charlotte, among them Duane ; Wertz, Frank Gregg, Donald Smith, Frank Loucks, Ray Spotts, O.E. Latchaw, Angus MacCloud, and ; Robert Greenhoe. Notably, Greenhoe was the manager ' of Charlotte’s WCER radio station and would later kiM ' ! relocate to Hastings to take on the role of station manp ■ ! ager at WAHL. iif' F' In July of 1958, several of the previously menj tioned individuals came together to form the Barry Broadcasting Company and proceeded to purchase W?^HL from Garey Broadcasting. Just two months later, on September 19,1958, the station’s call letters were officially changed to WBCH—understood to rep resent “Barry County Hastings.” Robert Greenhoe, who i had managed WCER in Charlotte and played an instru' . n-‘ ! mental role in the transition, was appointed president and general manager of the newly rebranded station. I I In August of 1959, WBCH marked its first anniverI sary with a festive celebration in downtown Hastings. ! Dale Bassett, proprietor of Dale’s Bake Shop and president of the Chamber of Commerce, baked a large J j I cake especially for the occasion. The event took place fZ u i on State Street in front of Bullings and featured the '1 I. .4* ■ . .... J j I sUtion’s widely recognized broadcast trailer, “Big :» •i V e I J I I I I '^1 I I I J 0 s t n *4 1 I -I I t * 1 J J *1 S' I 4 J 4 ■5, > r I « « I < 1 f t ?f > i •*t r* 4 ,7 I 1' P • n I % < fete B'j >• I I I . / s J 4ft 'FT.-g r J c f' H ■ I 1 1 s I TA < a «! C I - A- » L. - 1 i I I f I J 4 Z *I I •l A 160 ft. Tower was erected in June of 1957 for WAHL forerunner of WBCH J 4 a t r. 1 / i 40 w ( I I* i t1 I r, V t s 11 I 1 I J I fl*< 1 I I I • I. •J 1 1 I :\J i. SB «* I « «I r < A <♦ A A i •( 4 **> <• I •i I a r ML it WAIB. IflMww. h Vlft ; • hill I** : <•> k r T I I I 4 • f J a. I I .X I X ' I " 1 I I Hm n* *11 II uu M : M amr 0* Iff iH ito * i »m»o Knau* I I z 9 t I ■J flf? I I J- - i ^3 •A« 4 t 15 f, 1^ J v_ It 5 iToMcr RijM's 3^ For Hostings Transmitter fl < n it* .S xt‘ ? J / .Fat i J 5 I A < i I I This Quonset-style building that currently houses the Hastings Roll-A-Rama was originally home to the WAHL radio station — now known as WBCH. Courtesy photos I J 1 I I I t *1 i : I / * .<1 J I k i 6 rT^ ’T*. I I I c r k. t Mike,” as the broadcast booth. Under the leadership of the Barry Broadcasting Company—headed by President Robert Greenhoe and Vice President Roman Feldpausch—WBCH had already made significant strides and improvements during its first full year on the air. Before WBCH relocated its studios in May of 1960 to a second-floor space above City Food & Beverage in downtown Hastings, Ken Radant was promoted from program director to assistant manager of the station. In 1959, Radant hired David McIntyre, who would become the station’s longtime on-air broadcast­ er. Together, the two would collaborate for nearly six decades. According to McIntyre, Ken Radant was truly a pioneer in local radio broadcasting. In 1969, Radant went on to become the owner of both WBCH AM and FM, solidifying his lasting impact on the station and the community it served. In 2019, during the City of Hastings’ official proc­ lamation celebrating the 60th anniversary of WBCH, Mayor David Tossava presented special commenda­ tion to longtime broadcaster Dave McIntyre. He was recognized for his remarkable dedication to informing and entertaining WBCH’s AM and FM audiences since 1959. Day after day, year after year, McIntyre faithfully delivers the local news, weather and sports each morning, becoming a trusted and familiar voice in countless homes across Barry County. On a per­ sonal note, I have been listening to Dave McIntyre deliver the morning news since 1964 and continue to do so today from my home in Dallas, Texas, through WBCH’s internet broadcast. His enduring presence remains a cherished link to the community I have long held dear. With WBCH remaining locally owned, it has long served as the heartbeat of the Barry County community. From lively parades and high school concerts to J * ; - 5 *91 t t J )( * I ■ X I 9 An** . .*.“. i ) I ' * I • ’-i; 1 ' » •I ‘I 1 ■ I 1 • I I •( r J 1 l’ ' »» ** i r> 7. H > f I * i I 'I ’ *- r t J 9* i . r A Hi A (J I I *k J i i b ! / i • . J-l t i; I U'j ’ -r T >4 * 1 >1 4 » I / r .. i k f I r I I 4I J UI 'J **.- 1 ( iTBiri ■ ) ';11 >!. I i j •* f I I f k I I ( I f I f r • i ‘ > u I ? r> !• 0t ♦. * I J I.. » •4 ' r »( I - totoUli* /> [•/ If I 1 I fJ 1 t < I 'u I f •»»'* 1 t —I-- - _ We'fe Marching Along ■' • I*’ i 146 Eas^ Slate Street tom «• M ft ? t k «’ 9t aw •••««• vtotof to MW* M< VI M* ton • 1 L . ft 1 n 2 t i -• • *w M». • MB k iato Oto T i * I r ri t i X/' 1 1 u I • ’ WBCH '<M ^5--/ - < bl.. <» * ■N 1 g.KfcRr. V > % *z * 4 > L I Iwb 1/4 **«MaHBS*r* ■-% > X ■to I > X L 1 1 4* 'M* I i i *1 j.iy BnL , *br - •V XS r r > < \ I s a Dave McIntyre (right) and WBCH general manager Steve Radant are seen at a past Hastings Summerfest. Radant is the son of the late WBCH owner and manager Ken Radant. In 1959, Ken Radant hired McIntyre, who would become the station’s longtime on-air broadcaster. Together, the two would collaborate for nearly six decades. ball games, county fairs, and even Sunday church ser­ vices, the station ensures that ±e sounds and stories of the community are shared and celebrated. Broadcasting today from its current location on the first floor of the Hendershott Building at 119 West State Street, WBCH continues to be more than just a radio station. Today, country music has risen to the most popular genre of music in the country. Its DJs and announcers are familiar faces—neighbors who know the children on the field, the voices in the choir, and the pastors in the pulpit. This deep connection is what truly sets WBCH apart, keeping it an essential and cherished part of daily life in Hastings, not only for generations past but for those yet to come. Sources: Battle Creek Enquirer & News (1957 1960), The Hastings Banner (1957-1960). David Miller is a moderator for the ‘'Hastings History ” Facebook group. WBCH broadcast from 146 E. State Street in Hastings in 1960. The station hasn’t moved far; it is located today at 119 W. State Street. i A I z >' I •- k 4 • Sz 1 «• .,f» I‘ -iJ. L. .-J i • «• / Jw I I ww « fHW M aw ««• HA$TIN6S4ARAY COUNTY RADIO ft J yr' J J/f) ‘ » ’ i !■ M** 4* tow* OXto totol Mnwl toMi Itm 9 4 9 f ’'.Ji 9 1 i rI I X.r • H to*t SOON W£ WILL MOVE IN it .-r f WVex Radio 1960 Mm. / 1 •’ fj-' to h* m toto* Mi MtoA ««• 4^* 9 o f ! 7’2?. ‘K9 i: .-ZJA H f f' •• t f ‘J:i J. u t f' 1 » I-'' » r t «• r bi ..ii Tf , r I I'/'- r .U nasii-^ fi/fi r I f. f kJ , I .-.J rJ'r- f if i > 1 49 < i * «.»* '9 r t ri, .J r 4' I i f /AC' JI '5' I J’. '• J ‘t i 1 ’f’ .1 f. I ? IJ' !r .'r, r*' i iV fherwer «ki I * » t 5 w* I ft. > 4* fc.i u mt**---' ► / J 4 w* . I .9 .4 I ' J T .4 ’ ’J* 1 r I V 9 i 'I I ( 1 » •l < k 6o llws WBCH fedio - BIG MIKS • <* I It I .. 1 V f I J r -J .i i I .4^ i • / ! •‘ » r• I 4J rt' h J 9 I J 1• jlf:4 4/ , J* f I v.. r'. z. ..1’ f t ? -fc-* J / f -/f' WBCH has remained locally owned throughout its 65-plus-year history. J/ f I 't JI ♦ ♦ WBCH celebrated its first anniversary in August 1959, The event took place on State Street in Hastings and featured the station's widely recognized broadcast trailer, "Big Mike," as the broadcast booth. ( ♦ J .I * k 1 s 1 » J I k �r 1 8 I Thursday, June 12, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com ola, NORU is the Navy’s sole recruiting perform in a simulated sales environschoolhouse responsible for the instruc- ment, where they must help an applicant tion of Enlisted and Officer personnel in make an informed, mutually beneficial professional sales, prospecting decision tojoin the Navy. 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Richard lenges of operating a Navy According to Navy officials, Cro\A/den Talent Acquisition Group. “America is a maritime nation Over 3,500 students come and for 250 years, America’s from sea duty and shore to atWarfighting Navy has sailed the globe tend basic recruiting courses and receive in defense of freedom.” a good dose of public speaking classes With 90% of global commerce trav­ to develop communications skills that eling by sea and access to the internet will help them not just in recruiting but relying on the security of undersea fiber throughout their Naval careers. Students optic cables. Navy officials continue to must demonstrate what they learn in the emphasize that the prosperity ofthe Unit­ classroom with prepared speeches and ed States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o'clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur­ chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL­ LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated February 10,2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan on February 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the own^r of the Indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun­ dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63), No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ­ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South­ west 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood­ land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with ail fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05; 08-15-008-100-02; 08- This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclpsed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at one o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automati­ cally entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential pur­ chaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BARBARA J. CRUMMEL, a single woman ("Mortgagor”), to HASTINGS CITY BANK, now known as HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK, a Michi­ gan banking corporation, having an office at 150 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (the “Mortgagee"), dated April 25, 2014, and recorded in the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 30, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014004268 (the “Mortgage”). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mort­ gage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-FIve and 68/100 Dollars ($12,365.68). No suit or proceed- ing at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are de* scribed as follows: Lot 33, Southeastern Village No. 2, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 43, Barry County Records Together with all the improvements erect­ ed on the property, and all easements, now or hereafter a part of the property, and all appurtenances, and fixtures replacements and additions. Commonly known as: 1412 S. Montgom­ ery Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-55-225-233-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are aban­ doned, the redemption period will be the 15-008-200-07 Notice is further given that the length of the re­ demption period will be six (6) months from the date days after the Mortgagor is given notice of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af­ ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, exec­ utor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ­ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: June 5,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claim­ ing from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgag­ or will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclo­ sure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a mili­ tary service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been or­ dered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mort­ gage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: May 22,2025 HIGHPOINT COMMUNITY BANK f/k/a Hastings City Bank Mortgagee Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 k I r C rowden serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosper­ ity and security. Crowden has many opportunities td achieve accomplishments during military service. My proudest accomplishment was making rank to petty officer second class," Crowden said. “I know with this responsibility, I would have to show how good of a leader I am for my junior sailors.” Crowden can lake pride in serving America through military service. Serving the Navy makes me feel ac* complished and makes my family proud of me,” Crowden said. Crowden is grateful to others for help­ ing make a Navy career possible. “I would like to thank my wife. Whit­ ney,” Crowden added. “She has been the heart and soul of this family, and she ha? done a great job of taking care of us all. Without her pushing me, I wouldn’t be where I am in my career. MM J I r J r r. A I > rI I •/ »I I * I , I J f i f. f ✓ , J 'p » T' , -. T • I I Elisabeth M. Von Eitzen WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP 150 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 32496050 Corewell Health announces summer blood drive schedule Corewell Health, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center ofMichigan, is host­ ing a series of 26 blood drives scheduled throughout West Michigan in June, July and August. The summer schedule in­ cludes a variety of available appointment times, including mornings and evenings, designed to fit into busy summer plans. In Hastings, blood drives will take place during the following dates and times: • Wednesday, June 11, from noon to 6 p.m,, at Corewell Health Pennock Hospi­ tal, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W, Green St., Hastings • Thursday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings • Wednesday, July 16, from noon to 6 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospi­ tal, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings • Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon to 6:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Health and Wellness Building, 1009 W. Green St., Hastings Other Corewell blood drives in West Michigan include: June 2025 • Wednesday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m,, 4700 60th St., Grand Rapids, Versiti Mobile Bus • Wednesday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Haven Center, Community Room, 15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven • Thursday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, YAW Conference Room, 1840 Wealthy St. SE., Grand Rapids • Friday, June 13, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, at Corewell Health Greenville Hos­ pital, Versiti Mobile Bus, 615 S. Bower St., Greenville • Thursday, June 19, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital, BigRapids Classroom, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids • Thursday, June 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Room 1710 EF, 100 Michigan Ave. NE,, Grand Rapids • Tuesday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Reed City Hospital, Versiti Mobile Bus, 300 N. Patterson Road, Reed City • Wednesday, June 25, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Cardiovas­ cular Services - Bradford, Heart Cafete­ ria, 2900 Bradford St. SE., Grand Rapids July 2025 •Wednesday, July 2,8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. John Episcopal Church Fellowship, 124 S. Sullivan St., Fremont • Wednesday, July 9, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Haven Center, Community Room, 15100 I * J' v> 1 * of J-’ t 1 9^ * ? > 1 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven • Thursday, July 10, from 8 a.m. to I p.m., at Corewell Health Ludington Hos; pital, Versiti Mobile Bus, One Atkinson Drive, Ludington • Tuesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, YAW Conference Room, 1840 Wealthy St. SE., Grand Rapids • Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 a.m? to 2 p.m., at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, Conference Room AA, 833j Felch St, Zeeland I f* ! I p- f 1 1 I r h 'f. < r I & -V fj*’ i ‘J r 6: -a r ? August 2025 • Wednesday, Aug. 6,1 p.m. to 6 p.m.j at St. John Episcopal Church Fellowship; 124 S. Sullivan St., Fremont • Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 9 p.mf to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Haven Center, Community Room, 15100 Whittaker Way, Grand Haven • Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital, YAW Conference Room, 1840 Wealthy St. SE., Grand Rapids • Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 10:30a.m; to 2:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital, Conference Room AA, 8333 Felch St., Zeeland • Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, at 4700 60th St., Grand Rapids, Versiti Mobile Bus • Thursday, Aug. 21, from 7:30 a.mto noon, at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital, Big Rapids Classroom, 605 Oak St., Big Rapids ’ • Thursday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Reed City Hospital, Versiti Mobile Bus, 300 N| Patterson Road, Reed City • Friday, Aug. 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Corewell Health Greens ville Hospital, Versiti, Mobile Bus, 615 S. Bower St., Greenville • Thursday, Aug. 28, from 10:30 a.m; to 6 p.m., at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Room 1710 EF, 100 Michigan Ave. NE., Grand Rapids Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is the primary provider of blood for Corewell Health hospitals, and blood donated can help trauma victims, surgery patientsi premature babies, people with anemia an4' those undergoing treatment for cancer. The process for donating blood takei about an hour. This includes registration, a brief medical screening and blood collection. Individuals 17 and older who are in good health and not experiencing symptoms ofcold or flu may donate blood; Donors who are 16 years old may donate but must have parent or guardian permis* sion. A photo ID is required to donate. For information on donating blood of ® ' ./Bl A* J I h 4 J if r • z r 4 .. t I i I I 1 71 ‘' b4 * f f ‘ r" , I u'. I ? < /UI « • r *1 J. r > I t * J I I r * i * J. J» i * 'll t ** . t I r » * ’J?. 4 fc*«' I r I r * « / k e 4 f 1 f 'U' r I J I kL • I 1 JI 1 t rl I I i I 5 I J j • t t I ' ’.*Y I * ) • *. i i 1 • 1 ' •' I n I I f I r i p. 1 « J i f ♦ r c 1 » I r r t { •’««Ebv ,« ''. ’ • J * •. F'1, I I f - ‘> I I * 4 1 ( ' { r»h. I 5 -*4 « I ft . ' .. .M •e-t I . 1 I ) I r . . I i t r- r aC I f <I I ' ■ to schedule an appointment, visit donate. michigan.versiti.org or call 866-6425663. A/M '-L I• I ■•11 • I • « I «> t I I z 4 1 i Historic Charlton Park s Father s Day Car Show is Sunday I 1 V A 4 it 9" 1 ( I I j n r J V| I { J» t I * f.. e I ( t <» 1 4 “1 'L -I L t w * nt » J I / J I . I t « I •' f J r i I I IF k J ft I*. « I e U r ♦a ‘ , 8 •*1 I ■ft- Au . ♦ a. Exhibitors can access the park from M-79 only. Charlton Park Road will be one way, going north, from approximate­ ly 6 to 10 a.m. on Sunday. Awards begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Show awards include: Best of Show Misfits Club Selection Charlton Park Director’s Award Long Distance Award Top 25 Awards Under 21 Award Club Participation Award N.S.R.A. Safety Inspection Award S The event also features cash prizes and door prizes. Dash plaques will be handetj* out to the first 1,000 cars entered on Sunday:’ The Historic Charlton Park Father’s Day Car Show is sponsored by Misfit^ Car Club of Battle Creek. MM f A V I "X a 1 J I r I This Father’s Day, Historic Charlton Park is appealing to dads with a need for speed. The 43rd Annual HCP Father’s Day Car Show returns this weekend, Sunday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars and more will line the village green on Sunday. Spectators can enter the show for $5. Kids under 13 get in free. The show will go on rain or shine. Exhibitors can register the day of the show for $20. Exhibitors’ admission includes passengers in the cars. Vehicles entered in the show must be from 1999 or earlier. Free parking can be found off River Road during the event. A free shuttle will transport eventgoers to and from the historic village. « . ( r* •r . « T J I C IL I I i t- > I ’ T » J 1.' I I I 'f I I I , I... . r; j ; i I .X I' I y < T .! \ ’\ ■ t» f J » '*1 I 1/ I i I. I 1 u 1 f t / 1 J t I I f 1 ( » I. L I I I I I { ♦ ♦ I I I NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption I I ✓ Hastings native serves with the next generation of U.S. Navy Recruiters PENSACOLA, Fla. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Crowden, a native of Hastings is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit (NORU) with the next generation of U.S. Navy Recruiters. Crowden is a 2001 graduate of Marion County High School. Crowden joined the Navy eight years ago. Today, Crowden is a student learning the skills necessary to be a Navy recruiter. “I joined the Navy because I wanted to build a better life for myself and eventu­ ally support my family,” Crowden said. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Hastings. “My parents taught me to get out of my shell, to do something different and to make life an adventure,” Crowden said. “This has helped me pursue my goals within the Navy.” Located at Naval Air Station Pensac- 1r I J > �• X. k Wi www.HastingsBanner.com •1 a Thursday, June 12, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER 9 inno CITY OF HASTINGS (Barry County, Michigan) resolution no. 2025-16 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2025 A S' M*. At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hastings, Barry County, State of Michi­ » gan (the “City”), held on June 9,2025. PRESENT; Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Stenzelbarton and Tossava ABSENT: Barlow, Rocha The following resolution was offered by McLean and seconded by Brehm: WHEREAS, the City of Hastings (the “City”), through its City Council (the “City Council”), does hereby determine that it is necessary in one or more series to defray the cost of improvements along Fish Hatchery Park to Broadway Street on Green and from Green to State on Market Street, within the City, including but not limited to (i) resurfacing of such roads; (ii) construction of a mini roundabout at the intersection of Green and Market; (iii) lead service line replacements. Storm, and sanitary sewer replacement on Green and Market; (iv) water main replacement on Market Street; and (v) acquiring and constructing any and all other related appurtenan^ces and site improvements within, or immediately adjacent to, the road right of way (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the cost of the Project is estimated to be approximately Eight Million Five Hundred 1 1 J 1 • f < I I «1» » J 1 S' 1 » s •I n^. • I •J .4 » I I •F I I Jr i < ’ I I n 17 r t I 1 I i I A i I d •* A I J I k Ar K I jj I ( A .M I 4 I I I ,1 f k ‘Hl) f i »0) ?p* I 4 I 1 i I f ‘H ’^1 It I J fi i ( I J I, . * ' “I ' lil ll'i i •"JU 'T' ■J IH I'**. . . i f' H r h I* ■L’-. fl ,; A I A I - t 1 * -1. 1< • . I.. u 4 f t I I ,f t * '■"iJ to*to f . 'iCi ■ • I , [ J I ¥ n T V t .[ ■ ''I .. J*. '! 'yj 9 I X. 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J rtf^ kfi: v •<> ir f I [ i /a* p* V “ ? jTTK b I, Z V A'yUpOUV WCS^'-.5^^.v.h. , J'JI' 'II >• .h >it' • r h I • J .Jf- / >*r. jj}' ’■ ) 3 'I t • ) 'J ''.nr,.)/ J’ vnZ 1 J ?:»JT ‘ f-* Mfr/ • Wi s t( ■ i .»r undH ' J « I < -hj I .ba ve i jR' U'I * ' V ~ «, rtT 51 ) ■■ • > !r ur :jUP I rn. » n TUj } < ^9 Vu ' i^r -.G n- •-lb L ' J KLJ s, I 1- ~ ■) 4-Hj3 >”■ ___ Mf -A. * ■! » ..X.. I ot 3»r rr .4 £_ ki 'O" ii* Six I 'O' tii’ I ' f- 4Ui i 9' *1 ^■^sr 7 ' '4- >0^ ' J ' ;; ik ■! - f J'? r Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000); and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to issue bonds under Section 517 of Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended (“Act 34”), and to use the proceeds of the sale of such bonds to pay the cost of capital improvement items such as the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to issue bonds and to use the proceeds of the sale of such bonds to finance all or part of the cost of the Project. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, as follows: L AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS - PURPOSE. Bonds of the City aggregating the principal sum to be determined by order of the Authorized Officer (defined below) but not in excess of Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($8,500,000) shall be issued and sold for the pur­ pose of defraying all or part of the cost of the Project. 2. BOND DETAILS. The bonds shall be designated “Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025” or such other title and series designation as may be determined by the Authorized officer; shall be dated the date of their delivery; shall be numbered from 1 upwards; shall be fully registered; shall be in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof not ex­ ceeding the aggregate principal amount for each maturity at the option of the purchaser thereof; shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 6.00% per annum to be determined upon the sale thereof payable semiannually on such dates as shall be determined by order of the Authorized Officer; and shall be serial and/or term bonds and mature on such dates and in such amounts as shall be determined by order of the Authorized Officer; provided, however, that the final principal maturity of the bonds shall be not later than twenty-one (21) years after the issuance of the bonds. If the original purchaser of the bonds shall designate certain of the bonds as term bonds, the prin­ cipal maturities of the bonds shall become mandatory redemption requirements in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 and the form of bond set forth in Section 10. 3. PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST. The principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States. Principal shall be payable upon presenta­ tion and surrender of the bonds to the bond registrar and paying agent as they severally mature. Interest shall be paid to the registered owner of each bond as shown on the registration books at the close of business on the 1 Sth day of the calendar month preceding the month in which the in­ terest payment is due. Interest shall be paid when due by wire transfer, check, or draft by the bond registrar and paying agent to the registered owner at the registered address. 4. BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM. Initially, one fully-registered bond for each maturity, in the ag­ gregate amount of such maturity, shall be issued in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) for the benefit of other parties (the “Participants”) in the book-entry-only transfer system of DTC. In the event the City determines that it is in the best interest of the City not to continue the book-entry system of transfer or that the interests of the holders of the bonds might be adversely affected if the book-entry system of transfer is continued, the City may notify DTC and the bond registrar and paying agent, whereupon DTC will notify the Participants of the availability through DTC of bond certificates. In such event, the bond registrar and paying agent shall deliver, transfer and exchange bond certificates as requested by DTC and any Participant or "beneficial owner” in appropriate amounts in accordance with this resolution. DTC may determine to discontinue providing its services with respect to the bonds at any time by giving notice to the City and the bond registrar and paying agent and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law or the City may determine that DTC is incapable of discharging its duties and may so advise DTC. In either such event, the City shall use reasohable efforts to locate another securities depository. Under such circumstances (if there is no successor securities depository), the City and the bond registrar and paying agent shall be obligated to deliv­ er bond certificates in accordance with the procedures established by this resolution. In the event bond certificates are issued, the provisions of this resolution shall apply to, among other things, the transfer and exchange of such certificates and the method of payment of principal of and interest on such certificates. Whenever DTC requests the City and the bond registrar and paying agent to do so, the City and the bond registrar and paying agent shall cooperate with DTC in taking appro­ priate action after reasonable notice to make available one or more separate certificates evidencing the bonds to any Participant having bonds credited to its DTC account or to arrange for another securities depository to maintain custody of certificates evidencing the bonds. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution to the contrary, so long as any bond is registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, all payments with respect to the principal of, interest on and redemption premium, if any, on the bonds and all notices with respect to the bonds shall be made and given, respectively, to DTC. The authorized Officer is authorized to sign the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations on behalf of the City in such form as such official deems necessary or appropriate in order to accomplish the issuance of the bonds in accordance with law and this resolution. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution to the contrary, if the Authorized Officer deems it to be in the best interest of the City, the bonds shall not initially be issued through the book-entry-only transfer system of DTC. 5. OPTIONAL REDEMPTION. The bonds shall be subject to optional redemption prior to maturity upon such terms and conditions as shall be determined by order of the Authorized Officer, 6. MANDATORY PRIOR REDEMPTION. If any of the bonds are designated by the original purchaser as term bonds such bonds shall be subject to mandatory prior redemption at par and accrued interest in accordance with the maturity schedule as determined by the Authorized Offi­ cer at the time of sale and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the form of bond contained in Section 10 hereof. The bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by lot. 7. BOND REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT. The Authorized Officer shall designate, and may enter into an agreement with, a bond registrar and paying agent for the bonds that shall be a bank or trust company located in the State of Michigan that is qualified to act in such capacity un; der the laws of the United States of America or the State of Michigan. The Authorized Officer may from time to time as required designate a similarly qualified successor bond registrar and paying ’ agent. Alternatively, the City Treasurer may serve as bond registrar and paying agent for the Bonds if the Authorized Officer determines it is in the best interest of the City. 8. EXECUTION, AUTHENTICATION AND DELIVERY OF BONDS. The bonds shall be ex: ecuted in the name of the City by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk and authenticated by the manual signature of an authorized representative of the bond registrar and paying agent, and the seal of the City (or a facsimile thereof) shall be impressed or imprinted on the bonds. After the bonds have been executed and authenticated for delivery to the original purchaser thereof, they shall be delivered by the City Treasurer or the Authorized Officer to the purchaser upon receipt of the purchase price. Additional bonds bearing the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk and upon which the seal of the City (or a facsimile thereof) is impressed or imprinted may be delivered to the bond registrar and paying agent for authentication and delivery in connection with the exchange or transfer of bonds. The bond registrar and paying agent shall indicate on each bond the date of its authentication. 9. EXCHANGE AND TRANSFER OF BONDS. Any bond, at the option of the registered owner thereof and upon surrender thereof to the bond registrar and paying agent with a written instru­ ment of transfer satisfactory to the bond registrar and paying agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney, may be exchanged for bonds of any other authorized deI nominations of the same aggregate principal amount and maturity date and bearing the same rate 1' of interest as the surrendered bond. Each bond shall be transferable only upon the books of the City, which shall be kept for that purpose by the bond registrar and paying agent, upon surrender of such bond together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the bond registrar and paying agent duly executed by the registered owner or his duly authorized attorney. Upon the exchange or transfer of any bond, the bond registrar and paying agent on behalf of the City shall cancel the surrendered bond and shall authenticate and deliver to the transferee a new bond or bonds of any authorized denomination of the same aggregate principal amount and maturity date and bearing the same rate of interest as the surrendered bond. If, at the time the bond registrar and paying agent authenticates and delivers a new bond pursuant to this section, payment of interest on the bonds is in default, the bond registrar and paying agent shall endorse upon the new bond the following: “Payment of interest on this bond is in default. The last date to which interest has been paid is [insert applicable date].” The City and the bond registrar and paying agent may deem, and treat the person in whose name any bond shall be registered upon the books of the City as the absolute owner of such bond. whether such bond shall be overdue or not, for the purpose of receiving payment of the principal of and interest on such bond and for all other purposes, and all payments made to any such registered owner, or upon his order, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this resolution shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such bond to the extent of the sum. or sums so paid, and neither the City nor the bond registrar and paying agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. The City agrees to indemnify and save the bond registrar ' - <“ 4^ ■' ■ »k 7l / 5*'^' ' I* > and paying agent harmless from, and against any and all loss, cost, charge, expense, judgment or liability incurred by it, acting in good faith and without negligence hereunder, in so treating such registered owner. For every exchange or transfer of bonds, the City or the bond registrar and paying agent may make a charge sufficient to reimburse it for any tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such exchange or transfer, which sum. or sums shall be paid by the person requesting such exchange or transfer as a condition precedent to the exercise of the privilege of making such exchange or transfer. 10. FORM OF BONDS. The bonds shall be in substantially the following form with such nec­ essary and appropriate changes as are permitted or required hereby and are approved by those officers executing the bonds and the execution thereof by such officers shall constitute conclusive evidence of such approval: 11. DEBT SERVICE FUND. There shall be established for the bonds a debt service fund, which shall be accounted for separately and may be pooled or combined for deposit or investment pur­ poses only with other debt retirement funds for non-voted debt, other than special assessment debt. From the proceeds of the sale of the bonds there shall be set aside in the debt service fund any premium and accrued interest received from the purchaser of the bonds at the time of delivery of the bonds in such amounts as determined by the Authorized Officer. Funds of the City to be used to pay the principal and interest on the bonds when due shall be placed in the debt service fund and so long as the principal or interest on the bonds shall remain unpaid, no moneys shall be withdrawn from such debt service fund except to pay principal and interest on the bonds. 12. CONSTRUCTION FUND. The remainder of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds shall be set aside in a construction fund and used solely to defray the cost of constructing the Project, including any engineering, legal and other expenses incidental thereto. Any unexpended balance of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds remaining in the construction fund after completion of the Project shall be deposited in the debt service fund established in Section 11 hereof or, if authorized by resolution of the City Council, to construct additional capital improvements. 13. SECURITY. The full faith and credit of the City are pledged hereby to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized by this resolution. Each year the City shall in­ clude in its budget as a first budget obligation an amount sufficient to pay such principal and inter­ est as the same shall become due. The ability of the City to raise such funds is subject to applicable constitutional, statutory, and charter limitations on the taxing power of the City. The amount of taxes necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, together with the taxes levied for the same year, shall not exceed the limit authorized by law. 14. ESTIMATES OF PERIOD OF USEFULNESS AND COST. The estimated period of useful­ ness of the Project for which the bonds are to be issued is hereby determined to be twenty five (25) years and upwards, and the estimated cost of the Project in an amount of approximately $8,500,000 as submitted to this City Council is hereby approved and adopted. 15. TAX COVENANT. The City covenants to comply with all requirements of the Internal Rev­ enue Code of 1986, as amended (the ‘'Code”) necessary to assure that the interest on the bonds will be and will remain excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. 16. QUALIFIED TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS. The bonds are hereby designated as “Quali­ fied Tax-Exempt Obligations” as described in Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code. 17. DEFEASANCE. In the event cash or direct obligations of the United States or obligations the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by the United States, or a combination thereof, the principal of and interest on which, without reinvestment, come due at times and in amounts sufficient to pay, at maturity or irrevocable call for earlier optional redemption, the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the bonds, or any portion thereof, shall have been de­ posited in trust, this resolution shall be defeased with respect to such bonds, and the owners of the bonds shall have no further rights under this resolution except to receive payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the bonds from the cash or securities deposited in trust and the interest and gains thereon and to transfer and exchange bonds as provided herein. 18. REPLACEMENT OF BONDS. Upon receipt by the City Treasurer of proof of ownership of an unmatured bond, of satisfactory evidence that the bond has been lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken and of security or indemnity that complies with applicable law and is satisfac­ tory to the City Treasurer, the City Treasurer may authorize the bond registrar and paying agent to deliver a new executed bond to replace the bond lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken in compliance with applicable law. In the event an outstanding matured bond is lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken, the City Treasurer may authorize the bond registrar and paying agent to pay the bond without presentation upon the receipt of the same documentation required ■ for the delivery of a replacement bond. The bond registrar and paying agent, for each new bond delivered or paid without presentation as provided above, shall require the payment of expenses, including counsel fees, which may be incurred by the bond registrar and paying agent and the City in the premises. Any bond delivered pursuant to the provisions of this section in lieu of any bond lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken shall be of the same form and tenor and be secured in the same manner as the bond in substitution for which such bond was delivered. 19. APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY. The issuance and sale of the bonds shall be subject to permission being granted therefor by the Michigan Department of Treasury pursuant to Act 34, unless the City has qualified status pursuant to Act 34, and. if necessary, the Authorized Officer, the City’s attorney, the City’s municipal financial advisor, and other authorized designees are authorized and directed to make applications to the Michigan Department of Treasury for permission to issue and sell the bonds as provided by and in furtherance of the terms of this resolution and Act 34. 20. SALE, ISSUANCE, DELIVERY TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE OF BONDS. The Mayor, City Manager, City Treasurer, and Clerk of the City, or any one or more acting alone or together ( each, an “Authorized Officer”) are hereby authorized to sell the bonds at a competitive sale at a price not less than 98% of their par value and approve by written order the interest rates on the bonds and the winning bidder upon the sale of the bonds. The Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to approve an Official Notice of Sale for the bonds and publish the same in accordance with law in The Bond Buyer at least seven (7) days before the date set for the sale of the bonds. After the receipt of bids, the Authorized Officer, if determined that it is in the best interest of the City to do so, shall enter an order awarding the bonds to the bidder whose bid produces the lowest interest cost in accordance with the notice of sale. Alternatively, if determined to be in the best interest of the City, the Authorized Officer is authorized to reject all bids and negotiate the terms of sale with a purchaser as determined by the Authorized Officer. The Authorized Officers are authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the sale, issuance, delivery, transfer and exchange of bonds in accordance with this resolution. 21. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: CONTINUING DISCLOSURE: The Authorized Officer is hereby authorized to cause the preparation of a preliminary official statement and a final official statement for the bonds for the purpose of enabling compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”) by the winning bidder or bidders and to do all other things necessary to enable compliance with the Rule by the winning bidder or bidders. After the award of the bonds, the City shall provide copies of a “final official statement” ( as defined in paragraph ( f)(3) of the Rule), on a timely basis and in reasonable quantity as requested by the winning bidder or bidders, to enable the winning bidder or bidders to comply with paragraph (b)(4) of the Rule and the rules of the Municipal Securities Rule making Board. The Authorized Officer is authorized to execute and deliver in the name of and on behalf of the City (i) a certificate of the City to comply with the requirement for a continuing disclosure undertaking of the City pursuant to subsectiofi (b)(5) or (d)(2) of the Rule, as applicable, and (ii) amendments to such certificate from time to time in accordance with the terms of such certificate (the certificate and any amendments thereto are collectively referred to herein as the “Continuing Disclosure Certificate”). The City hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The remedies for any failure of the City to comply with or carry out the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall be as set forth therein. 22. BOND INSURANCE. The Authorized Officer is authorized and directed to take any actions that may be necessary or appropriate to purchase a policy or policies of municipal bond insurance with respect to the Bonds to the extent that the Authorized Officer determines that the purchase of such municipal bond insurance is in the best interest of the City. If the Authorized Officer makes such a determination, the purchase of a policy or policies and the payment of premiums therefor and the execution by the Authorized Officer of any necessary commitments with respect thereto are hereby authorized. 23. CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS. All resolutions and parts of resolutions, insofar as they are in conflict herewith, are rescinded. YEAS: Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Ressegue, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS: None ABSENT: Barlow, Rocha RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. Linda Perin, Clerk City of Hastings CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned Clerk of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on June 9,2025, the original of which resolution is on file in my office. I further certify that notice of said meeting was given in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.261 et. seq., as amended. Dated: June 10,2025 Linda Perin, Clerk City of Hastings t ... ? .■ ♦ ♦ I .1. 5 1 .I _k �.S*i iir I 0 Thursday, June 12, 2025 :BAWWCn HastingsBanner com >7- i K ' alented group of youngsters, including Jensen, at D2 Finals 1 Bremer f ■ Edrtor ' stings junior Daniel Jensen shot A ay to a 47lh-placc finish over the * end at the MHSAA i>ower Peninsula if»n 2 Boys' C/olf Finals at Bedford y Golf Club. uscn fired a Friday and an 81 rday at the 36-hok, twoday event n overall score of 159, ‘.as Jensen's first appearance in the " i ■ (jpened day two with a birdie on 543-yard number lour, and sh(X ' »n five of his final six holes to close fhetoumavnent. ' isen had a bit of a rocky start with a rm his second hole, the par-5 number F riday morning. He recovered nicely •gh to be just four over through his ’line holes of the tournament. He was J two over on the back nine at Bedford Ivy on day one. ‘ irand Rapids Christian put on a domiI performance over the weekend at the ' { J ‘otice of Foreclosure by Advertisement otice is given under section 3212 of the od iudicature act o1 1961. 1961 PA 236. ' -L 600.3212, that the following mortgage . r/e foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged uses, or some part of them, at a public iion sale to the highest bidder for cash ashler's check at the place of holding circuit court in Barry County, starting iptty al 1:00 PM. on July 10. 2025. The unt due on the mortgage may be greater !t>e day of sale. Placing the highest bid i le sale does not automatically entitle the baser to free and clear ownership of the ■perty. potential purchaser is encouraged >ntact the county register of deeds office J title insurance company, either of which ■! / charge a fee for this information: n^me(s) of the mortgagor(s): Frederick Johnston, a married man, and Nancy ston, his wife Original Mortgagee; Union Federal mgs Bank of Indianapolis oreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom ’gage Corporation ' Me of Mortgage: January 25,1999 tie of Mortgage Recording: November 1999 ' nount claimed due on date of notice: ' .,710.58 Description of the mortgaged premises: f 'led in Township of F^airieville, Barry I I s I’f r i ’ ’ I unly, Michigan, and described as: ginning al a point found by commencing ^he West 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 1 ' iih. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. iry County, Michigan and running thence Tth 89 d^rees 52 minutes 45 seconds si 988.9 feet on the 1/4 line to the point t ’ ginning of this description; thence North degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds West 1379.16 feet; thence South 89 degrees 42 I I'nutes 03 seconds East 330.0 feet; thence V.) outh 00 degrees 06 minutes 25 seconds Last 1378.23 feet to said 1/4 line; thence r:nrth 89 degrees 52 minutes 45 seconds V/pst 330.00 feet to beginning, except the North 50 feel of the above description. Common street address (if any); 10750 f jc ssey Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080-9044 f he redemption period shall be 1 ■ ir from the dale of such sale, unless f tormined abandoned in accordance with ' CL 600,3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale ’ der Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature /Jcl of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 borrower will be held responsible to 1 0 person who buys the property at the I Ttgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage i der for damaging the property during the b‘demption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military ' rvice member on active duty, if your period (■' active duty has concluded less than 90 i; vys ago, or if you have been ordered to < live duty, please contact the attorney for e party foreclosing the mortgage at the '‘phone number staled in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Dale of notice: May 22, 2025 'rollLaw, P.C. '-1440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (?48) 642-2515 561854 (05-22)(06-12) finals. The fsagicv tallied a team •r«<e of 2B9,jus( one over par. Friday and then sJxx a295 on Saturday. ( rarrfwnok Kingswood and Forest Hills F astern both shtd undiT 3(X) Saturday, but couldn't come c? *^ to catching the F^agJes. KingswexxJ and ( orcL Hills Eastern did climb into second and third place in the final team standings with their day two performances Kingswood tallied a 304-289-593 as a team to cam the state mnncr-up trophy. Cranbrook K ingswood and THE were lied in third place with scores of 304 after day one FHE shot a 299 on day two to finish at 603 for the loumamcnl South CTiristian was sccorxJ at 301 after day one, but slipped back to fourth with a 309 on day two that gave the Sailors an overall score of 610. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s was fifth with a score of 611 ahead of Gull Lake 622, Unity Christian 629, Chelsea 632, Allendale 633, Bay City Western 634, Vicksburg 640, East Grand Rapids 342. Lutheran North 645. Parma Western 655, Adrian 667, Si Johns 675. Tecumseh 677 and Freeland 679. Chelsea senior Brian Tillman was the toumamcnl’s individual champion with a STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-3012B-DE Court address; 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Catherine Jean Slocum. Date of birth: October 5. 1946 TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Catherine Jean Slocum, died April 3, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Ihe estate will be forever barred unless presented to Deborah Kay Wright, personal representative, or to both the probale court at 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 06/04/2025 Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Rhoades McKee. 607 N. Broadway, Ste, A Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-1921 Deborah Kay Wright c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-1921 < i (1 c I I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Court address: 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estale of Richard Sebastian Pitsch. Date of birth; 4-8-1950. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Richard Sebastian Pitsch, died 7-8-2024, Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Amanda S. Sumner, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6-5-25 Amanda S. Sumner 6908 Red Cardinal Loop Colorado Springs, CO 80908 (405) 593-7723 A. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE J I i 1 I I I I I I J I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on July 2, 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd.. Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal’s for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson fmthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public I hearing include, in brief, the following; I 1.A request from property owner Danene Shumaker. 9520 Milo Rd, Plainwell. Mt I i 9 » f I* i 49080 for a variance to allow for the construction of a deck addition to single family dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 4.24 “Waterfront Lots and 4.4rSchedule of Lot. Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 9520 Milo Rd, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Parcel #08-12-022-002-00 and is currently zoned AG, Agricultural. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 n I I' MB r J I t r 1 J I I** £ ■9 a 5 i » E .A t Z,’5 ,Ai>y , ! 4 & I I J I I J * (- /• y* I Mi 5* Hastings junior Daniel Jensen watches his tee shot fly on number six at Bedford Valley Golf Club Friday during day one of ^he MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Boys Golf Finals Photo by Brett Bremer 4^ » u 7 A '"if r, I/* t . x’ ■!. ' >'> ■. JI)' rii •r <• 'I f' 4 score of 71 -68-139. He beat out a pair of Cirand Rapids Christian guys on day two to move into the lead. Christian junior Cooper ReiLsma was the slate runner-up with a score of 69-71-140 and his junior teammate Sawy er Grady tied for third al 69-72-141. The competition could look quite sim­ ilar a year from now. in Jensen's senior season. Ti I Iman was the only senior among the lop nine. Cranbrook Kingswood got a 71 -70-141 from junior Andrew Chang and a 73-70- L 143 from junior Henry Dclzer, Junior Drew Rayman from Plainwell was tied with Delzer for fifth at 143 osemll and F^t Grand Rapids sophomore JP I evan was seventh at 145. Grand Rapils Christian also had senior John Cassiday 12lh w iih a score of 150 and junior Ty Erickson 22nd at 153. Forest Hills Eastern sophomore Jack Kilmek and South C’hnstian sophcmiorc Harris Hockwaler tied for eighth indix idually w ith scores of 148. >• f 4 t i > I) 4 1 ’I,- >« r A s 4 s- r "'I •* •• Si J 2 ♦ T p fl 4i Vt { > ' ■ i A Ik l.fc' 1 H ■ ' y> ■ p /efi ' ( J / J' rK* i ii l^in >< J 1 I F A’ «< <4 .4 •* VJ 4 FROM THE MOUND 1 ifc- w fcjj <•> Si* ' f I M w Dennis Mansfield. Staff Writer I r I I « it Lions fans should celebrate Ragnow’s past greatness, team’s promising future « it »•* I > »»- f Normally, you’d know me as Dennis Mansfield, mild mannered staff writer. But, I’m here to introduce you to The Mound, my opinionated alter ego and purveyor of venomous verbiage. Actually, I'm here to deliver a message of hope, of inspiration and a rallying call to future glory. OK, it’s totally unlike me bul let's give it a try. See, I feel loo many of you have bought into the doom and gloom being dished out bv both the local and national media. And no, I’m not talking about politics. I’m here to talk about the somewhat - TH explain the use of ±at term later - surprising retirement of Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow and accom­ panied silly sports pundits who predict the loss of the talented 29-year-old offensive lineman is a torpedo that will sink the team’s hopes for a possible title run in the upcoming 2025 season. “Hooey,” I say. The Mound had more colorful terms, but this is a family publica­ tion so it’sbesl I speak forhim at this point. There’s no need to review the back­ ground of this story here. I think every national sports talking head, reporter, podcaster and yahoo with a blog has beat that horse. It’s enough for me to say a beat-up Ragnow had a decision to make - did he want to play professional football year for a few more years, make a lot of money and maybe get a shot at winning a Super Bowl, or did he want to retire when he could still be an active father, husband and outdoors enthusiast. Frankly (get the pun there?), I think he made the right choice and recently announced his retirement after playing seven seasons in Detroit. I’ve seen the videos of some NFL greats who played for as long as their bodies would allow. Now. they can barely walk up a flight of stairs - or worse. Some Lions fans, believing a third consecutive playoff run is in the making, are upset with Ragnow, believing he’s deserting the team when they need him most. After all, he’s a team captain and leader of the offensive line, one of the best such units in football. They’ve won two straight NFC North Division titles. He can’t go now. It's not right. Hooey.” Again. To those so-called fans, I have a sug­ gestion. Take your shoes off and let me hit your big toe with a hammer, and see how you feel. Ragnow knows pain, from various knee, back and shoulder injuries, a frac­ tured larynx and the well-documented and infamous turftoe injury he’s had operated on once already. The man has given his all to his team and fans. Let him be. He’s earned our respect, ad­ miration and affection. Or, he’s got mine. OK, a team losing a top-tier center - and Ragnow was and is one ofthe best to play the position - is a big loss. There’s no sugar coating that. I’m not asking anyone to join me in a chorus of “Kumbaya” or hand out hugs while telling you, “It’s going to be all right.” In fact, I should tell you. The Mound is ready to give his version of the Gibb’s Slap (see NCIS) and yell, "Snap out of it!” to many Lions fans, especially wanna-be sports reporters on YouTube. He’s just that w'ay. We must remember that football is a M 'eat example of a team sport, unlike the NBA where two or three superstars might get you a winning team, even a title. Every NFL team has an active 53-man roster backed up by a 16-member practice squad. It’s far from a one-man show. Again, I'm not denying Ragnow’s im­ portance. He was great, but not irreplace­ able. He was just one of five offensive linemen, one of 11 offensive players on the field at any given time. Now, he’s gone, al least from the gridiron. Stop your crying. It’s time to move on. And, this is where I want to go back to the term “somewhat” surprising. There w'as some shoddy reporting when Ragnow first announced his retirement. It was due to his frustration over his contract. It was a surprise. There was confusion on who might replace him. None of that was true. Personally, I think the reporting was more about getting “clicks” and views, than telling what was actually happening. Rumors and opinion had replaced good, factual information. Anyone w^ho has been following the Lions closely for the past few years should have seen ±is coming. There were many, many hints, from Ragnow^ and the team. The biggest hint was in April, when the Lions drafted not one, but two, interior linemen in Georgia’s Tate Rateledge and Miles Frazier from Louisiana State Uni­ versity. Almost immediately aftermaking the picks, the Lions talked about their versatility, about “cross training” them, as they had done with others, so they could play various positions. Forthose who really crawl inlotheweeds on this stuff, like I do, you probably already know ±at Rateledge is close to a physical clone of Ragnow. They’re tall for centers, with Ragnow at 6’5” and Rateledge 6'6”. Both are very athletic, with relative athletic scores, or RAS, of 9.90 (I O.GO scale) or better. In facL Rateledge has a better RAS tally than Ragnow, 9.96 to 9.93. Not that any of this really means any­ thing. What is important is the Lions were a good football team in 2023 and even better in 2024, with a promising season ahead. They’re led by a great combination in head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes, And, while without Ragnow, there’s still a ton of talent on this team. Before Ragnow’s announcement, it was consid­ ered by some one of the deepest, most talented rosters in the NFL. The point is a team has to play the players who are on the roster, who are available. Let’s cheer for them. That would seem far more productive than worrying about who’s not playing. Hey, that might be a great lesson for not just football. Maybe I have talent for this inspirational stuff, after all. ift Wifft ?. ■ k ■ a. t ■*** I J iE •* i *r I I , • ■»*» w. * . .^r Ai :i.. r* • ft I h s< * , Ji tj I a I - if u X •• ' 1; ' -IT • r I .11^ % ;V .•'Jv Ub'lr- S-k,.-*** I .zf’-V ■ ffc ! r- k ’w» •J 7 -tv'^rr-gs. 4 * Ar 'w A r • * * J I sir« 4 4r If. I *« I» 1 Miibn fJI.* »sntMa 4 » / I WIM Jft i; ii,;;.' J < n t 'C Xrj i i -r-4<4A^ « 'iji' Jl', I w . r '« A*. • * r* * ri r k V- ^1^1 r*’-' .J G • k 4 * I! ft • r ' i JI n (4^ , je H,, i •1 :*OV *• • * . * J t I ! t*r '' J it •'ft J «l h> ilA ** »>« 5* < t ■ > w TR«fc • ' V ’ .'I.. ♦ k* •’ill “ ! • nm *• « • A *11®•». I * 4 .•XaC.. 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V V I V tt i % V s X ! T k ) \ i ft I "ftl ‘ft V r �Tw- i: j I ; I * nrHr SPORTS I IT SS ' ■ t I *1 t ( V I Matteson and Vikes get first state finals golf experience The Lakewood Vikings were hoping Saturday would be a moving day -moving up the standings. Delton Kellogg/Martin sophomore Grady Matteson had the same thought The scores were a tick better, but there wasn’t a lot of moving up the standings on day two of the MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals over the weekend at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale. Day one was a learning experience for all the local golfers, playing in a massive, slow-moving tournament over the course of six-hours. Matteson did a little bit to save things late Friday with bogies on his final two holes after a rougher stretch on the back nine. He closed the day with an 88 and then shot an 87 on day two. He scored a birdie on the par-4, 397-yard number 11 midway through his Saturday round for his first birdie of the tournament. He had one of his best shots of the day Friday on the par-5 number nine. Backed up against a pond he fired a ball from about 170 yards out onto the green and finished the hole with a par. As a sophomore, who missed qualifying for the state finals by a stroke at regionals as a freshman, Matteson thought getting the chance to just participate in the finals was pretty cool. New Delton Kellogg/Martin varsity boys’ golf coach Nick Haas listed the things that make Matteson a golfer capable of getting to the state finals early in his varsity tenure. “One, super competitor,” Haas said. “He is super competitive ateverything. I’m sure even if him and his buddies are trying to throw paper in a wastebasket, he’s trying to beat him, right? “Two, he’s pretty even keel. He doesn’t get too high or too low emotionally. “Three, usually his miss hits are still going pretty straight, keeping him in play. Usual ly most ofthe time. He has, definitely on our team, he has got the best misses. ■ “Then he’s just he’s got a knack for once or twice a nine sticking a close. When it comes to making birdies, you’re not al- ways gonna make those 15,20 foot [putts] right. You’re gonna have to hit some close sooner later.” Haas said he saw Matteson get a couple chips to roll to a stop close to the hole during the Friday round. Matteson said he played a lot of golf in the week and a half between regionals and the state finals. “I fixed some long irons. Those were a little bit better today ... kind of fixed the putter a little bit, which was nice,” Matteson said Friday “Those are the two main things.” His driver wasn’t working as good as he would have liked Friday. “It’s fun being here,” Matteson said. “Wish I had done just a little better, but, you know, there was some holes that kind of got away from me, but other than that, I don’t think I did that bad.” Matteson closed the tournament in a tie for 69th with his two-day total score of 175. The Lakewood boys were in 17th overall at the l8-team tournament. The Vikings shot a 354 Friday, led by an 85 from senior Cole Thrun, Fellow senior Kenny Dutkiewicz scored an 87. Thrun added an 87 Saturday to close with a total score of 172 that had him in 65th place individually. Dutkiewicz shot an 88 Saturday and was in a six-way tie for 69th with Matteson and others at 175 overall for the weekend. The Viking youngsters had it a little rougher. S ophomore Vance O ’ Mara scored a 90, freshman Max Thrun a 92 and soph­ omore Bryson Boucher a 93. O’Mara had the biggest improvement from day one to two forthe Vikings scoring an 87 Saturday. He closed in a tie for 78th with a two-day total of 178. MaxThrun scored a 90 Saturday to finish at 182 and Boucher scored a 97 Saturday for an overall total of 190. Jackson Lumen Christi won the team state championship on the weekend with a 36-hole total score of626. The Titans shot a 310 Friday and a 316 Saturday. St Francis was five strokes back of Lumen Christi after day one and NorthPointe Christian was ten strokes back. They slipped a little further behind Saturday, still finishing in second and third respectively. St Francis put up a two-day score of 639 and North- Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. : Brett Bremer Sports Editor i8 «8i8> M BMOQS^ - boov. 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I I A rJ M I I le- Notice is given under section 3212 of the I 4 ;h (I K * J ?u JT; — '•x^ •> : ' r- / 1 - I 1 • 1^ J ’’l . ft -4 I , ."J'bi ■) .tUyiU:. • V .11 1 V J. * r '^'=i I r Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the 4 place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in ? County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, on ' June 26, 2025. The amount due on the Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 r> PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on I •> r I I f. I ...I .. .k . - •'?<’ U. L • I I !• • * J 1 T '1. ) ? I •f -irfc v; teMa«a m #» :/* • I <'/7 ’ e 4 X I I • f --1 § Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $152,140.68 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 977 and 978, City of Hastings, Barry - County, Michigan. Commonly Known >s: 528 S. Jefferson St, Hastings, Ml Recorded on March 10, 2004 Recording >* u t* al J ^1^’” /p< . 1 U 7'^^ I «.i .ru I 1 . I I r - A {■ . 4w t I I 1?^ rv I k I 1 .li 4 , I vrt • 1^ <5— d•t 1 • A* 1*1 =1... ; ■ *1 I* I Ik >»> I '.J /:5 c- u- < J I - •r’ • j 1 fl . > •• '%■ • «ar J I 1 I '.yi • ■ ki ■IL 1? Ajtwl UM .(ir ’• 4 »■ • ’ar’'^ •— d* 2 Cr ’5* II 5^ 1 r* L-n^M ' -^ Mi-^' 1 "S- V ■ Bl V T I 4vr kr . .. I 4 no f V ct J .-=£1 41 aA ■■■ifUr** ■{ I 2 ni ■r*e-’ I ■ jl' e j J H 'f.r' I* i VI » Hesi'oe:'.! SfeDJdefi. J w f* TGJ .81 i —lA J t fiji ■ 80'Jhi J A I.flfcai V c_ ego? V .aV J. ‘‘ iMir rw ^2^ iM ^oni d G(.j (' ■ eyeb Ot sr leo?'!; I f*. /' ss nwon?* r • ------- .T ) |F|£.^u1*e-£l.t u» t: ! ,isE I Cf 'sec:: II > t. >V W4MN i 'b V**— •t t « ruin Jii / S S 1 4 'I UT -^"^ jSMxMU **T ‘••oi • •*** i<' vd a*'* I ’.W* tl! 5” t4 1 -J S*:i » JIt’’ — k»- I it : ' ? T“ |» J .&A >J ►. I bn. T’ 1 .f>? » *«« iadfirn*p«z % '-fl *«/« ^■. *1 *-. I Of,.fEOg ■^' <3 9 J «* Ay. :'y •} ) I ». J 3 »» "jr .'*•* w » I V “n -9*3 !OJ 4^ .f' f y j(r JI Housing Service or successor United States Department of Agriculture Date 05, 2004 Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged premises: Located Hastings, Barry County and in of the Township described as: LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless MCL abandoned 600.3241a, in in accordance with case the which redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act the party foreclosing the mortgage at the idl .< K I! I 1 r' ^'..L I March the telephone number stated In this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 05/22/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street. Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 315920 I . 0 r mortgage: due at the date hereof: One Hundred Forty- e/ t .< f of Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 . ‘ months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance vwith MCL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL ., 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter ” 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure k ) agency, 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, y- J States of America acting through the Rural the ! I be held responsible the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for telephone number stated in this notice. ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 300, Tampa. FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24031216 (05-22)(06-12) ♦ ♦ borrower will to the person who buys the property at -J— MKJ •J a single woman Original Mortgagee: United J rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for I any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus ; interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the iK '_ Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. , Attention homeowner: If you are a military ■ service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or If you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney - w pgj.|y foreclosing the mortgage at '.I t*' MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, t >1^ * y» which may charge a fee for this information. I ( 9 ViBT'xn^ or a title insurance company, either of k I .rT?aF7. ■JFi □» contact the county register of deeds office * sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging : the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be .-aE3i*fF-‘! t A potential purchaser is encouraged to H * r? I V to free and clear ownership of the property. 4 •-» * does not automatically entitle the purchaser •1 1 r. f'tj A '' V r * r the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale ' , / ■ does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kelly Jo Carroll, Single Woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, ■Inc.,, as mortgagee, as nominee for Northern Mortgage Services, LLC, Its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Date of Mortgage: January 31, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 4, 2019 ..iiiCiil. 1 ♦ J* & mortgage may be greater on the day of ‘ the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale -) MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of I t i k •C • ’i 1 . 1 f xr it; I 1 •I -I k > ( I J • I? I A J • > ♦ X 1' I fc I I I I I t, u L* « I J "■ .* 4 4 < s ] A r : ( ■ •A ' > L ■ { r s I I • ir j 1 lb _--» < & V J 4 I*** ibB T • ■b K « ..iSi * iii R I -. - •«? 11 V X * I Detton Kellogg/Martin sophomore Grady Matteson awaits a turn on the number two green at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University in Allendale Saturday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer < "I * if 1 >c •<a. »1 V < afi b •i *«<%*> * 5 I'B* '*'* 4 5 ''fK' « 4 * '.«■■- ■ « Lakewood sophomore Vance O'Mara gets down low to get a read on the number one green Friday during day one of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys’ Golf Finals at The Meadows in Allendale. Pointe Christian 645. Essexville Garber was fourth with a total score of652 ahead ofKalamazoo Christian 654, Grosse He 657, Chesaning 662, West Catholic 664, Covenant Christian 665, Ann Arbor Greenhills 666, Tawas .Area 670, Millington677, Schoolcraft 680, University Liggett 682, Lansing Catholic 694, Pincon­ ning 702, Lakewood 706 and Leslie 735. There were no day-one jitters for Shep­ herd senior Christopher Crockett was the weekend’s individual champion. He shot a one-under 70 Friday and came back with a 75 on Saturday to beat out Bullock Creek senior Colton Lower by three strokes for the championship. Crockett closed the weekend with an overall score of 145 and Lower at 148. Caro senior Cole Marcola shot and Es­ sexville Garber junior Jonah Williams got theirmoving day mission accomplished on Saturday. Marcola shot an83>71rl54 and Williams an 82-72-154 to tie for eigh± place. The state champ, Crockett, was the only other guy to shoot a round better than 73 all weekend. NOTICE Case No. 24>629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) 4 f I i I . * •.» *:' / •31 J ■4 ' ■f ,isr 4jt <•» f I 1 V 7 r .r’ ... I 11 I - bsHBlUI b www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, June 12, 2025 |L (06-05)(06-26) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry, Slate of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East of the Southeast ’4 and the Southeast 14 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast % of the Southeast 14 of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North 1^ of the North of the Northeast 14 of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Property”). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17,2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is" and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional Inforqiation, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at: William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated: May 27,2025 (06-05)(07-10) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER:IFYOU AREAMILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.mJp.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded tn the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, in Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Rne Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West, 122 feet from the Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed's East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed's East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Rne Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Tax ID; 09-029-022-00 If the property ts sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2025 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.PA. 5990 West Creek Road, Spite 200 Independence, OK 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@weltman.com WWR#: 25-000381-1 (05-29)(06-19) ♦ 4 I ) I �ip' h 4 1 S I 12 Thufidoy, June 12, 2025 'hF MASIHS BAIMER Ho»Hng»Bann«r.com 4Ui^'. 4 /t Mi 9 « > A r DO YOU REMEMBER? 4 I* * i i ASK DR. UNIVERSE A I V t t >/ I I /, t. / 2 J ff f Stuck like glue 11 I I i hl •7 I - tl V < 4 ** f' > 9' R s A r• 'i .^4 » k' i How do bugs cling onto things without falling off? get dow^i to those tro." Zack said. '*Many raecis dM hmg orao things hwt one of two actapMons or maybe both. They' may have lade aiclion cup pads on the bottoms of thar feel We call thore puKilli Or they may have bole hook-like cbwi on the ends of (her feet House flics have both claw^ and suc­ tion aip pads. They use their ciawv to grab onto things. They push their hairy pads against the surface. The hairs help gnp the bumps and dips — with the assisumce of the van der Waals forces. Some of the hairs ooze an adhesive to help the fool stick. Then the fly peels up its foot to take a step. House flics orc good examples of insects that use tarsal claw's and pululli to hang on. But there are all kinds of specialized insect legs and feet out there. Some insects have sensors on their front feel. That's how* flics and butter­ flies taste what they touch. Sometimes insects have long, slender cursorial legs. Those help cockroaches and other insects run very fast Waler insects may have paddJe-likc natatorial legs. Thal’s how they swim. Big jumpers have strong saltatorial legs. Those muscular back legs propel grasshoppers and fleas into the air when they leap. Some predators have grasping, arm-likc front legs. Praying manliscs use those rapto­ rial legs to nab prey. Sometimes insects have beefy, shovel-like front legs. Mole crickets use fossorial legs like that to dig tunnels. Il's easy to tar-see how different insects use their legs and feet to hold onto their very best lives. Dr. Universe Carmen. 1. HasA SLY MR. FOX BANNER JUNE 22. 2017 — Spring brings heightened activity from creatures, including this gray fox spotted outside the J-Ad Graphics offices in Hastings. Gray foxes are typically found in woodlands Although both red and gray species are found in all counties, fox numbers may be locally abundant, but are down in some areas, perhaps because of increasing coyote populations File photo by Joan Van Houten Proud to be YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION ■ It I I( : I) t * ,y Pl ■ Lo-'.^f •‘•rr 1 f mihomepaper.com ^^1 Vi9Vi 4 ': e Vi ■ HjfO^' I CMifily Vi< '/ - • ft 4 7,'S ■ /5J^r«r V -/ » ■ Vojf P s Guide ■ Jefferst n. -n ■ Tfi ^ rn • « . T imes ■ Daly Ne.7', 0 ■ tr. ] r** Hdy C'tizen B • 2* 1 J’ J Lvrtdcf ■ al*” Orion Pr-view ■ Clarkston News ■ Tht Citizen The Lowen Ledger ■ The Hastings Bdr>n*M ■ Buyer s Guide & News ■ The Sun ana News ■ Ad Visor & Chronicle ■ Battle Creek Shoooer News ■ Ttie Reminder ■ St. Clair Area View V * W-I" Dear Carmen, Right now, there's a fly walking on the window in my office. I asked my frierxJ Rich Zack how it does that He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. It turns out my window isn't as smooth as it looks. If we zoomed in on the glass, we’d see bumps and dips. Il's kind of like a rock face or a climbing wall. Surfaces look pretty smooth," Zack said. ‘‘But if you get really, really close, you sec there are all kinds of little indenulions and crevasses. Even a pane of glass is not perfectly smooth. It's got tittle nicks and bumps that insects can erab onio. There arc also electric forces that help stick together the atoms in an insect and the atoms in the surface— like van der Waals forces. Those act like a weak magnet. They pull together any atoms that are near each other. Big animals like us are too heavy to use those forces to climb stuff, but insects are usually small and light. Most importantly, insects have legs and feet adapted to do whatever that insect usually does—like cling to stuff. Insect legs are a lot like human legs. Some of the leg parts even have the same names—even though insects don’t have bones. Thighs are femurs. Shins are tibias. At the end of the legs, the feet are tarsi. “There are specializations when we I .ti i II V • 4 5* . f * f i I* ( t •H 1- > t I ’Z 9 4> 1 i 1 < * 5i> 4* r VliM VI J 4 r ■ I anP (xSif', * • X I* V I» > . 4 f * **■ A* r J' flirn:' f < 4 f I «<« S 9^ ■ r 9* >* • ,11 & '■ ^9- I IT* ’-?^0 i -’j : - ii<4 ■ » ft. ' .M I^- ■' J993^ # i * I > An ,1" ’.2«^ «r' ,, ipsc*-' I * 4 I p I " I'lUSS'iI . V 1 * 1*^ A / 41 r I' s <’ J * * Y • t > » T ll»> > I - 4 9 1* < 1 1 ♦> i »* > J J •n <»)* r.r- b.« < K « F T .. i •* 1r . h I ■ •.J •f * p I * y «% i I . -\ AZ e w** t r v< k -<* *. 'M *'■ i4 Do you hare a question? Ask Dr. Universe Send an email to Washington State University’s resident scientLst and writer at Dr.Unirerse@W5U.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. Group J >9 i A } I I / r'-:> -.4 *« «* 5 I * V' I'Nl ‘ 1 • 1 I I* IM*' J' •t’ * - » I I inWi'n w » ■ft / -♦ ' City of Hastings COUNiY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGA ■ will 4 « w J » < 9 1 ORDINANCE NO. 630 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING: ARTICLE 90-VII-8 - BACHMAN FIELDS PLANNED UNIT DEVEL­ OPMENT. SECTION 90-721. 4. The storinwater management plan, utility system (sewer/water) proposal and public street network shall be subject to City review/approval, per the approval of the Planning Commission on April 7, 2025. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SECTION I. Chapter 90 is hereby amended by amending Article 90-VI1-8 Bachman Fields Planned Unite Development, to add Sections 90-730 - 90-734. Sec 90-730 Zoning Map The zoning ordinance of the City of Hastings is hereby amended by rezoning the following described lands from the Rl-A One-Family Residential District to the PUD Planned Unit Development District, in accordance with the final devel­ opment plan of the Bachman Fields Planned Unit Development, subject to all of the terms and conditions of this division: The NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 8, T3N, R8W, City of Hastings. Bar­ ry County, Michigan, excepting therefrom the South 220 feet of the East 165 feet thereof, subject to an easement for public highway purposes for Bachman Road, and any other easements or restrictions of record split/combined on 01/13/2017 from 55-135-001-00. General Location: Located along the west side of Bachman Road and ad­ dressed as 900 Bachman Road. This parcel contains approximately 38 acres. Sec 90-731 Development Plan The rezoning of the above-described lands to the PUD Planned Unit Devel­ opment District, in accordance with the final development plan of the Bachman Fields Planned Unit Development (‘Ihe development’) is expressly subject to all of the following terms and conditions: 1. Development plan. The Bachman Fields Planned Unit Development shall comply in all respects with the final PUD plan of the development. The final development plan has a last revision date of April 9, 2025, as prepared by Exxel Engineering, and also includes the site utility plan dated April 9, 2025; the site grading plan dated April 9, 2025; the landscape plan dat­ ed March 6, 2025; the application for planned unit development rezoning; the March 7, 2025 PUD project summary narrative; the sample portfolio of homes; and all other materials submitted with the application, except to the extent that any such materials may be inconsistent with this ordinance. >' * ' :i’ I 1 ( --3f? 5. The location, description, use/occupancy and maintenance provisions for all general and limited common elements shall be provided in the master deed for the project and shall be subject to City review/approval. s'* '■S - a MM3 ■r 6. All approved PUD design elements shall be applicable to the site condo­ minium design Sec 90-734 Approval Standards The city council hereby determines that the development complies with the provisions of the city zoning ordinance and promotes its intent and purpose. The council further finds that the development, upon construction and use in full compliance with all of the terms and provisions of this division and the city zoning or­ dinance. will be compatible with city master plan, adjacent uses of lands, the natural environment and the capacities of public services and facilities affected by the department, the city council further determines that the de­ velopment will not have unreasonable economic impact on adjacent lands and will not change the essential character of the area. » 1 I, I J I I I » 1. The modified lots sizes (6600 sq ft - 14,500 sq ft w/ 8290 avg lot size) and lot widths (60-75 ft) are approved as presented on the final PUD plan. c < » I I ,a|nH5'?i ♦4^; Iff WW1-- w I 4b *** Ml J S««iJ irf 4t r } s? <Et I I i 1 ’*1% I » ii > I * r’ SA I •fi I t I SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter. Moved by Councilmember Stenzelbarton. with support by Councilmember Devroy, that Ordinance No. 630 be adopted as read. YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS: None ABSENT: McLean te . I I I I I kfc.- t’OfOC t I A }< * ■ II -I I » » II A CITY OF HASTINGS '4 Adoption Date: May 27, 2025 5 1 Effective Date: June 6, 2025 r.^ % First Reading: May 12, 2025 A <• I r X b<’.* . I I I 1 4 * By; Linda Perin Hastings City Clerk S . A >5 » •'J. Si S k * *T« * s' :* I A* > I n. k I' >< ?» V. '^1 V V ’ % *1 .* 3 ■'^'K *1 ’ H — l\ 1 t » “WV .............................. »l>Kk. !{ ! 1 J '*p** I -A-‘ 1 i Dated: May 27, 2025 Linda Perin City Clerk X i' t X I •e •I » t.": V .•A I t ■ > \ I < 3. The connected pedestrian network consisting of concrete sidewalks along both sides of the streets and the open space ‘walking paths’ and 6 mid­ block walkways are approved as presented on the final PUD plan. It ij I; «• ' A 1 * ft i k'.. '•-1. •A■J I r. II '’Jb 7 11 ( 4 s J s V I JK A si s \ I amended, a.nd that minutes were kept and will be or have been made available as required thereby.. ( He I I I The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and com­ plete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of March 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, and that the original of said Ordinance is on file in the records of the City of Hastings. I further certify that the meeting was conducted, and public notice was given purcompliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976. as I vi I 1 i »wr< * 1 2. The modified setbacks (24 ft front setback. 20 ft rear setback, and 15/7.5 ft side setbacks) are approved as presented on the final PUD plan. r ^4 .. I * equ X r e F CERTIFICATE Sec 90-733 Development Requirements X a 1 ■k 2. The development shall occur in four phases as detailed in the project sum­ mary narrative and illustrated on the final PUD plan. ^1 <? J SECTION II. If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion Ordinance No. 630 Page 2 of 5 05-272025 shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. 2. The final PUD plan of the development includes the conditionally approved preliminary site condominium plan. I.The Bachman Fields PUD is approved for use as a 119-unit single-family residential site condominium. a 1 Second Reading: May 27, 2025 Sec 90-732 Permitted Uses ? ■ W«BI *» A ueveiopmem -SZ. ^ ! * >. 'A r- v\ ! I �u A z J t f V A i il fl •J THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com V ±,f > I Thursday, June 12, 2025 13 UjjJ-M# 4 M --- —rw Summerfield goes up Nearly, wins big over Lions .tC 5. 2:1 4 hE M * I < 1 I h t-J Bi Vi I ft a I .V >'• In Brett Bremer Sports Editor V\ ■ ' ' \ '■^5 ■' * "SD Ay I % "I It all happened really fast Maple Valley senior Jakeb McDonald fired the first two pitches past Petersburg Summerfield’s Jude Flowers for two called strikes. A ball, a foul, another ball and then a pitch plunked Flowers. Flowers stole second and scored on a single by teammate Tyler Dafoe. Dafoe stole second and scored fi’om there on a ground out to the left side by teammate Reece Kalb. McDonald and the Lions got out of ■ that first inning soon after that, but the postseason came to an end sooner than McDonald and the Lions would have liked. Summerfield led from start to finish eventually taking a 14-2 win over the . Maple Valley varsity baseball team in the MHSAA Division 4 Regional Final at Spring Arbor University Friday. The Summerfield pitcher, Kalb, went ’ the distance to earn the win. He struck out six, walked two and allowed just six ' hits in seven innings. Only one of the two ; runs against him was earned. Five ofthe first six Summerfield batters reached base against McDonald to start the top of the fifth inning. The Bulldogs pushed their lead to 7-2 and knocked - Jakeb from the mound wi± the bases loaded in favor ofhis brother, sophomore Teegen McDonald. Trent Miller knocked ; the first pitch he saw from Teegen into ; right field for a two-run single that really ■ broke ±ings open. It was 10-2 before the inning was up. The Bulldogs sealed the victory with ' four more runs in the top of the seventh - inning. Summerfield was set to face Decatur ; in ±e MHSAA Division 4 State Quar'■ lerfinal Saturday at Spring Arbor after : the two teams clinched their regional - championships. Decatur knocked off St *■ Joseph Michigan Lutheran 9-1 in the first / regional final of the day at Spring Arbor ; Saturday. The Lions rallied for a run in the bottom V I I ft . ’Kk ■’Su ' fk. * •<' 4 t * » I t 4 .«b, r f >X.' 4, I % ?Vv .• 4 '‘0 r •!' 4 I I vi. ■». } Is Kt . t >•v»K ^14 / I » •a *» t » I fftt I ’ • t L;* ft X' I S ’- X. 4 1 * X' i’ * k' *1 V i i ft X I > ii t > J* s 4 ’-' Ss^* I :m r fl A .jfej ft : s r I ’X RH9i^^ (K>cT. VA/* ■*1’ blCTOfl i .•«Si.. ';w 'f »3i -3|^is *1 (■■lO • ’J It 'A' ,N4,»(90*lUinBa ^•eeori orii t I tiJfV viuijo/iqo«i .1^ . >1 bwordidffitl ■*» *>p I s ,t- »• *1^ of the third, after falling behind Sum­ merfield 2-0 right away. James Coblentz knocked a one-out single into right, stole second and then scored on a RBI double into center by teammate Nolan Hoefler. The teams traded two-out surges in the fourth inning. The Bulldogs struck back for three runs in the top of the fourth. Consecutive sin­ gles by Clark Ciacelli, Ry lee Schifflerand Trent Miller brought home one run for Summerfield and then Flowers delivered a two-run triple to center field that made it a 5-1 bailgame at the time. The Lions put together a second run-scoring rally with two out in the bottom of the fourth inning. Carson Milboum watched four pitches from Kalb miss the strike zone to start it off. Kaiden Meyers singled to put runners at the comers. Meyers stole second, and then a passed ball allowed him to take Milboum’s spot as third as Milboum came in to score. Summerfield closed the ballgame with 15 hits. Miller, Dafoe and Brenden Myshock had three hits apiece. Dafoe drove in four runs. Flowers, Kalb, Schiffler and Miller had two RBIs each. Hoefler was 2-for-3 at the top of the Lion line-up with an RBI in the final bailgame of his fi-eshman season. Teegen McDonald, Meyers, Darren Carpenter and James Coblentz had one hit apiece for the Lions. s* ?4 •k ’•i *% X 'n-- iii* fAi-'rKu.rz< sX tOi . e. . % ‘X Regional Semifinal Maple Valley earned its spot in the regional finals with a 4-2 victory over Big 8 Conference foe Concord in the re­ gional semifinal at Addison High School Wednesday, June 4. Senior Jakeb McDonald got the win over the Yellow Jackets allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits and one walk in four innings on the mound. He struck out four. Sophomore Teegen McDonald came on to start the fifth and shut out the Yellow Jackets over the final three in­ nings. He walked one and struck out four. See SUMMERFIELD on 14 I J V » ^4 n > i|i '■'? Vi I J igUo bsizOflbl I ■1',. T 1 (».-» I .J 4 ♦> .» **• -R—-* 9 * h Wb 5: ‘ A J * 4 J *.• t « WiWMT I wn J bal t I •J ft * M « Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter has a hearty high-five for pitcher Teegen McDonald after the Lions get out of a jam against Concord in their MHSAA Division 4 Regional Semifinal at Addison High School Wednesday. June 4. Photos by Brett Bremer Hastings Area School Syste II NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025-2026 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 23, 2025, at 6:45 o’clock p.m. at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the Districts proposed 2025-2026 bud­ get. Ihe Board may not adopt its pro­ posed 2025-2026 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the pro­ posed 2025-2026 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. 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Broadway, Ste. A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, k potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Rve and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Ihe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3.2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 5,2025 File No. 25-007226 Arm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (06-05)(06-26) LEGAL NOTICE FOR 2025 BARRY COUNTY CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION I . t r- , "t ' 'Z ^4* Ml ft * "TA ** 1 V «* Responsibilities include: • Newspaper advertising design • Newspaper composition/layout 1* 4' •f t * I I » -y >1 = < IVe love what we do and we know you will too! i « I Uli rtf* «> S' I s.', > • d W 4 1 *1 VQ r : ■ I ■ ■! *.* / X A 'J* T » ( .X I Jv t '3 a. « r »T- . Are you the person we need? 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I ?• r' ir -.7 z » <v* J } > ♦ ♦ ( t f I 1k f I- i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I t �I I As* K>. y I Thursday, June 12, 2025 14 THti-'AsriNGSBAMHER SUMMERFIELD r f; s the out. We started off the season and we we let all those little things in our head. Jakeb McDonald said. “Then the whole season, we were like * we just got peak at the right time, got peak at the right time.* AH ofa sudden right about a week or two before playoffs, we all started peaking, all started having each other’s backs, and said someiliinggoesbad,jusl leave it. We got get llie ‘text play.” The bottom of the sixth was a clean inning for the Lion defense, and the bottom of the seventh started with Tee­ gen allowing a lead-off walk to Lynn. This time it was second baseman James Coblentz making the play for the Lions, snagging a line drive and firing to first to catch another Yellow Jacket too far off the bag for a double play. Teegen struck out I lie next guy and that was the ball game. Jakeb sa-d this team is able not to compound dieir errors because the confi­ dence they gained in last year’s postsea­ son run and throughout this season. He has trust in his defense. He has a decent fastball and will mix in some off-speed stuff when opponents catch up to that. Mostly he said he’s trying to pitch to contact and let his defense do its work. “We've really learned to just make the next play. Not let that kill an inning. Early in the year, those kinds ofthings killed us. Right now, they're all confident to make the next play,” coach Carpenter said. Ofi'ensively, the three freshmen at the bottom of the Lion line-up really came up big Wednesday. They needed to. Kaiden Meyers scored a run. Carpenter was i-for-4 with two RBIs. Coblentz was I -for-2 with a double, and he walked twice out of the number nine spot for the Lions too. Hoefler, a fourth freshman regularly in the starting line-up, bats lead-off for this Lion team. “They’re just grinding putting at-bats togetlier,” coach Carpenter said. “They just compete. They’ve got guts, they’re not afraid at this point in the year to be baseball players instead freshmen.” Sophomore Bobby Bryson was 1 -for-2 with a walk and a run scored for Maple Valley. Maple Valley hadjust three hits against Concord pitchers Lynn, Nate Fritz and Jordan Medellion. The Lions’ top four HastingsBanner.com WWW Continued from Page 13 The two walks by the McDonald brothers, the tw o aces who helped power the Lions to the slate semifinals a year ago, were both to Concord’s number nine hitter, Landon Lynn. They each had just the one walk though. They didn’t multiply their problems, something the Lions excelled at through the latter part of this season. Maple Valley led 4-1 through three innings. Jakeb’s walk of Lynn came sandwiched between a pair of Concord doubles that helped the Yellow Jackets to a run in the bottom of the fourth to get within 4-2. Maple Valley head coach Bryan Car­ penter swapped the McDonald brothers between shortstop and the pitching mound to start the fifth inning, and the first batter Teegen faced hit a ground ball bounding right at Jakeb who fired high to first for an error. The runner didn’t last long though. The next batter popped a little liner to the left side that Jatkeb leapt up and grabbed and then fired to first to pick off the runner who had strayed too far from the bag for a double play. With the slate clean again, Teegen got a strikeout that could have been the end of the inning, but the pitch was so far wide that catcherNolan Hoefler couldn’t get to it and the Concord runner raced to first. Hoefler didn’t try and force a throw. Before Teegen even threw a pitch to the next batter, he spun and rocketed a pick-off throw to first baseman Darren Carpenter who dropped down a tag for GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on ••• Email mmacieo(l@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEWUrr-or.M> •I * '—- ------------- — r*i *w 4« $ lK ’i*YF^’ k * I ♦ J 'i >• I tv **, * A ■» ♦ < r H 5* I <♦ A *1 9 i '5^ < I 4 I i I I »4- 1 s *4 I I rt I > 5^. • IM • i>r I s^-.. *■'**. ’ • .:d 2*- ** k * » « •. Lu . •. :» :* r* 1 * I Maple Valley freshman James Coblentz knocks a double to left field during the top of the seventh inning of the regional semifinal against Concord at Addison High School Wednesday, June 4. « k I 7' I ff I I ? * •T 4 I 4 ¥ J. hitters, Hoefler, Musser, Teegen McDon­ ald and .lake McDonald were a combined 0-for-16 with three walks. Lynn started and allowed three runs, two earned, on one hit, seven walks and two strike outs. He took the loos. Fritz got Concord through the next three innings allowing just one unearned run. Medellion came on for 1.2 scoreless innings of relief to finish the ballgame. Concord had five hits, the doubles by Medel lion and 12, and singles from Fritz, Dustin Hamilton and Lane Blossom. “It’s really special,” Jakeb McDonald said of having another long postseason run after the regional semifinal. “At the beginning of the year, we had a lot of doubters saying even districts might be a push, but then we started looking into it. We started playing better and better as the year went on, and then we’re like, there’s a chance we actually make it back to MSU again. 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IA i: -.T’ pr ^tete*> aL r * *** w x OF F I -r * te te. ? NF fl •4^“ A St : r « '1 V Barry Count)' residents who looked to the sky Saturday evening may have noticed strange flying objects hovering above the Barry Expo Center. No, it wasn’t a bird, nor plane, nor UFO — it was Kid Rock. The Michigan native's aerial entrance above the Barr>' Count)' fair­ grounds was one of many highlights that entertained audience members, nearby homeowners and passers­ by during last weekend’s Rock the Country music festival. Kid Rock and some of his band members jumped from his plane overtop the Barr) Expo Center Saturday evening, para- I k te b <*1 I • A . * s» • 1 • % rr I k. ’ / X kb A.?' R i r I l( I h d r® (5 yBt T-owi r jieum m3. Over 53.000 people tunneled into the Barry Expo Center last weekend for the two-day Rock the Country music festival. Courtesy photo i. 0Q0,£5 isvO J. < II Molly Macleod r 2 SINCE 1856 Rock the Country brings 53,000 to Hastings loO erif jIooh ■ BARRY COUNTY Thursday, June 19, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com -7^ THE INTERESTS OF gliding down to the fairgrounds. Hastings w as named one of 10 cities across the country selected as a host site for the Rock the Country festivals. Music began around 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14, and stretched past 11 p.m. both nights. With roughly half of the festival dates having passed already, Hastings holds the crown of the site with the ; most ticket sales. According the Barry County Sherift' Dar Leaf, roughly 23,000 people funneled into the fairgrounds on Friday, with 30,000 coming on Saturday. Though many locals made the See ROCK on 3 > I r Commissioners recommend body cam purchase ’.^ p> f .r J <4 1 f:;. f* 4^. *-• * ♦ 1l*s 1 r r ■ K ,1, J:. Cd-r I ’*•* !• I r ? I.. . ; I A r S|i' ■ r t Molly Macleod Editor 1 1 ♦1" K • .1’ I s 11 i; A 1 * % 1 I R .T Ft*:* i». I •< (• a ¥ *v c F ••5*. * r* \ • :■ P 3^ L J vbi '.r— V » 1 £ 1 fl .. s * I i. l> kl’" V > » { ••■li */ '' •A* •* J* * i ff s r ?• • I 4. * ♦ *♦ <* V i i» The Barr)' County Board of Commissioners will vote next week on whether to approve a contract with Motorola for tlie replacement and upgrading of the Barry County Sherifl''s Department portable and mobile radios, in-car cameras and the addition of body cameras. Commissioners at the committee of the whole meeting this week unanimously recommended approv­ al to the full board at next week’s meeting. The contract, if approved, would spell a large financial hit to the count)'. County Administrator Eric Zuzga said approaching the commission witli an unbudgeted purchase this large mid-budget year is unusual. Because of that, Zuzga proposed financing the purchase with a S848.358.73 installment pur­ chase agreement from Highpoint Community Bank for three years with an interest rate of 3.99 percent. Commissioner Mike Callton asked why this purchase wasn’t budgeted for in the regular budgeting cycle. “I don't like the fact that we’re coming mid-year. New radios have to be tackled this year, we have an encryption requirement that needs to be done by this fall. But we’re taking that opportunity to package a project to get a greater discount at this time. Right, wrong or indif­ ferent, we’re looking at the size of even the radio bid, I don’t feel com­ fortable hitting this in one budget cycle,” said Zuzga. “I understand we don't love debt, we don’t have a . 7 r < f.f; < .'I* •:*S I TS -i .lj s y I Hi 1 I, M iCftdiUCt I j:r- '' « L5 I <!• 1 •*- s V •6- V te vte < < 1 •• 1 w fr xi - *» «m^^=i ■ litBiJanorngb '3Dni>l ol/l‘ -ma-iati orfw kisbji^ OK> * 1 i ^wQinwiab stt vo^inafr |(j h) III 11 Protesters’ concerns included educa­ tional and science funding, immigra­ tion enforcement, equality and more. The event was hosted by MI Barry County Indivisible, and the turnout far exceeded organizers’ expectations. The MI Barry County Indivisible webpage says it is a nonpartisan group dedicat­ ed to organizing, educating and inspir- Roughly 400 citizens who are con­ cerned about the state of their democ­ racy and the policies and actions of President Donald Trump gathered in downtown Hastings Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings” demonstra­ tions. •awasb Tioft । tn arii miiji, banoo bl W0U3U biui »3iabjf;t»)j bne ni tmonKM qminT biaooT .’eshitjiS "Kteiosndb I ' te ‘No Kings’ demonstration stretches across downtown Hastings Brett Bremer and Jayson Bussa Banner Staff 1lBr3 lennaS OD as HW «T I tettS novvBt te ien«i8 IM T a Demonstrators make their way along the south side of State Street in downtown Hastings during the "No Kings" protest hosted by Barry County Indivisible Saturday afternoon. Members of the group believe President Donald Trump is not properly preserving, protecting and defending the Constitution of the United States. Photo by Brett Bremer whn«itob cr© nnaoeJo’ii J < c^MARwq ytieqoiq KM! > te .................. ucM r proto vbiv iiefti ®tem aiomTJtromea VCfuutea ytrwO yrTeB yd t39ieo(i ;Ur 6/ ami) ing our fellow citizens to protect the Constitution and strengthen democra­ cy in America. ift I am here to go ahead and support people of all different kinds, whether that be trans, whether that be gay, it doesn’t matter,” Cheryl Yearly of Hastings said. “It’s all about them and See DEMONSTRATION on 8 See CAM on 3 t I -x «• «■ IPH SR ft I «> — H i Him ” 4 • 7 • 4 • r t h T s J h CM PAGES =r o M t ar -J 5* < W» X aI ■ J •• st I 4 4 iwmr ■ « Ul -3 w •5E" •ft 4 » 2 ■» w IB III WB I* llg» W • • • SUBSCRIBE " u » •• •r* I LAKEFRONT OWNERS ENCOURAGED TO BUY FLARES FOR ‘RING OF FIRE’ r i J * IB 1 0 toil “iS S5 TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 Spend it here. Keep it here. « :T J SHOP LOCAL r' c f k r? L^. 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The council will, at the end of the training period, vote whether to appoint Joseph as manager. “This is only a recommendation,” said Village President Karen Banks, referring to the council’s vote Monday night. “The final decision is Gregg’s.” Guetschow on Tuesday said he had been in contact with Joseph and made a “con­ ditional offer,” pending the completion of a background check. If all goes well, Guetshow added that he expects Joseph to begin his duties as deputy manager in early July. Accordingto Guetschow, the advertised annual salary forthe deputy manager’s po­ sition was between $68,500 and $74,000. 1 r I 4 r' 1 t f I <1 '7 / 9? V ll 5 t I ’ V L I < f .• iTfL V 9: •*» J William Joseph, the former manager for the Village of Paw Paw. interviews for the position of deputy manager with Lake Odessa during a special village council meeting on May 31 Photo by Dennis Mansfield Joseph was one of four candidates to be interviewed by council members al a special meeting May 31, with more than a dozen reportedly having applied for the position. Also interviewed were Grand Rapids resident William Christy, current village Department ofPublic Works staff member Jacob Hanson, and attorney and former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’schiefofstaffDrew Willison. For Joseph, it was his second trip to Lake Odessa to sit before the village council. He also previously interviewed for ±e village manager’s post during the council’s hiring search last year. And, after the May 31 interviews, it was Joseph who seemed to draw the most praise from council members. The graduate of Central Michigan University was, according to reports pub­ lished by The Morning Sun, appointed to the Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission in 2016 and later ran unsuccessful ly for a city commission seal later that year. Bui, he was elected to a three-year term in 2017 and then mayor in 2019 before leaving Ml. Pleasant for Paw Paw in 2021, where he served as village manager for two years. The runner-up in the selection process was Hanson, a village employee since 2014 who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in human resources, from Western Michigan University in 2020. Most council members cited Joseph’s previous experience in leadership roles as the deciding factor. Though, both Guetschow and council members agreed they should invest in Hanson to prepare him for potential larger roles in the village’s administrative office that may become available in the future. If he is later promoted to manager, Joseph will be the village’s first full-time manager since December 2023. That’s when council members agreed to a separa­ tion agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger less than seven months after his accepting the job in May of that year. For more on Lake Odessa s deputy man­ ager hiringprocess, look to this weekend s edition of The Lakewood News. O' . V' f., •• t .V !► - .'/V k *r 4 r :r' . " 'f 4^ fl r JI I / f*. 1; t I4 ! I ✓ I ^9 / A-’ . uK r' * * I L *■ ,5 f •J iv ek J / r . 7' ■ I » -r > ' . I 4 ri I J ' I f f Si!'> •: i A 1 1 .’I BF ■ ( y.cr zA- :rF! • y p'. J-V* f t / '-f. . ( J / f I * / u 4 < *'A 'talk > .» *-*• .X* ' $ Ma****^ ♦ • .11 rt •<* • • • • • • *• . 7 ♦ I ■* 4* •V *. t is;' r RI* 4 c A J5i *-. a? I, J I u 1 I I T, ,T <3 u ri f ♦ b* I J • .1 JI i i 5' i 4’-'- Ml &l|! I =’^ f’ ! 1 J fC r* I I I I i - t” *! * i T I. h Members of the Yankee Spring Township Fire Department attended the Yankee Springs Twp. meeting on June 12. Pictured are (front row, from left) firefighter Kyle Ritsema, resource probationary firefighter Nikki Mendez, firefighter and EMT Makayla Konecny, (back row) Deputy Chief Doug Katsma, Chief Dan Miller. Captain Al Bouma, Lieutenant Skylar Henion and firefighter Daniel Ramey. Photos by Deb Mousseau iT-** • I r^io ;a® w * ni •> >• «• □ h I. • avw n. SHERRIFF > GOSLIN >• ■4 Jk u Vi iSj-i-; - IHII^ ■ 'w 10 • ex W* * n: 1 Ua • k « a *>. . 7* *0 w w .'<b *»» 2*2 •rwr*' B <*• t V *' \ * •- L * « * -e *’**• - » « *> 5" CALLTODAY .I i T * IR k •* X a X *. I 4 s to - *1 • • •• ?)■ •r-? •4 «• * 269-962-4036 % ■ •1 -4F < X a/ •* «w « - 4 • « ' * < Miller has been in fire service for a little over 50 years. He said there are currently 20 personnel who are firefighters, EMRs (Emergency Medical Responders) or both for the YSTFD. “We have great personnel who have gotten us where we are currently at to serve the public in time of need,” Miller said. All cunent Yankee Springs firefighters can apply for the health and safety officer position and the training officer position. Miller said the first step in applying is to write a letter of commitment and drop it off at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department or email it to danmiller@ yankeespringstwp.org. “Dan has been wi± us for almost 30 years. He is well respected by our citi­ zens,” Heethuis said. “Being sworn in as fire chief is a crowning honor.” In other business on Thursday, Trea­ surer Deb Mousseau presented a com­ prehensive financial report. The board unanimously approved six detailed budget amendments affecting general operations, fire equipment, weed control, veterans’ memorials, and liquor law en­ forcement. All adjustments were adopted by roll call votes. 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' .* 1- if -J**’*- . r u > fV f -i 'X' , y H' t kA THE MQSTfRUSTEDJNAIMBIN nQfJEINg * r < Over 35 attended the Yankee Springs Township meeting on June 12 and watched history in the making at the swearing-in of four fire officers. Everyone paused for the solemn moments conducted by Yankee Springs township Clerk Tom Hopkins as he administered oa±s to Fire Chief Dan Miller, Deputy Fire Chief Doug Katsma, Captain Al Bouma and Lieutenant Skyler Henion. “This is big having our own fire de­ partment and swearing in our team,” said Yankee Springs Twp. Supervisor Rob Heethuis. “That’s a milestone for this board and our community.” The board also introduced Daniel Ra­ mey, the township’s newest firefighter, who recently graduated as valedictorian of his academy class. “It makes all of us at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department (YSTFD) feel good to be able to get Yankee Springs Township to have their own Fire Department now,” Miller said. “We have command officers from chief, deputy chief, captain, lieutenant and tem­ porary training officer. Other positions to be filled will be health and safety officer and training officer.” =:-k5 . i i'l Yankee Springs officials share updates, swear in fire officers at township meeting Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer 'War > A./ B r t k 4 I J* bib’ ’ services contract with Siegfried Crandall at a cost increase of $150. Thomapple Kellogg Varsity Cheer Coach Madelynn Lula proposed a com­ munity pickleball tournament fundraiser for August 2 at Thursday’s meeting. The event would be held at the township park and include other family-fi4endly activities. The board expressed support and will formally consider the request at its July meeting. Gun Lake Improvement Board repre­ sentative Bill Bryker reported upcoming treatments to combat invasive aquatic plants in Gun Lake. The board unanimously approved a new pond ordinance, the first in township history, to regulate pond creation and avoid misuse for gravel mining. Planning Commission updates shared last week included discussion on a re­ vised master plan, short-term rental ap­ provals and a pending gravel ordinance. Other zoning matters included that a Barry County judge has ordered the. VanderKam property on M-179 into full compliance by October. Enforce­ ment benchmarks are in place to ensure fulfillment. Township infrastructure updates were See OFFICERS on < * e .r* R •l. 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' '*Ts Mailed periodicals postage paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 and additional offices. Published Thursday. $78/yr, or$14/mo Barry County.................. - \ j i I 1 �k ibX I I 1 S’ www.HastingsBanner.com X Weller resigns from Lakewood school board ri 1 1V Ik -nolle" slH;; * Jodi Duits to notify them of his intent to resign. Staff Writer Weller’s announcement Just days after voting to comes just three days after appoint one new member to school board members voted its ranks, another seat on the $-0 to appoint David Burd Lakewood Public Schools to fill a vacancy on the sev­ board of Education has opened en-member board at its June 9 up. meeting at the Lakewood High Darin Weller Darin Weller, the school School Media Center. board’s current vice president Burd succeeds former board who had also previously served member Kerry Possehn, who had noti­ as board president, reportedly informed fied Duits and Brodbeck-Krenz via district officials he was resigning from email of her intention to resign at the the board effective Thursday, June 12. conclusion of the school board ’ s May 12 “I am writing today to inform you meeting due to increased work commit­ of my decision to resign from the ments. Burd will serve the remainder of Lakewood Public Schools Board of Possehn’s term in office, which is set to Education effective immediately,” Weller expire on Dec. 31, 2026. stated in a letter. “In January of 2025, Persons interested in applying to com­ I faced some major shifts in my work plete the remainder of Weller’s term of environment and there are unannounced office are encouraged to do so in writ­ shifts coming in the next couple of ing and mail a letter of interest to the months. The previous shifts have made it Lakewood Board of Education, 223 W difficult to maintain my position on the Broadway, Woodland, MI 48897. board and the upcoming shift will make According to district officials, appli ­ it impossible. cants should include a brief biographical “It has been an honor to serve on the sketch and a statement regarding the board for the last four and a half years,” reasons why the person desires consider­ he added. “I truly believe that this district ation, as well as the individual’s philoso­ is in a great position to succeed, and I phy concerning public education. look forward to supporting the district To serve on the board, candidates must in any way possible moving forward. be a citizen of the United States, as well Thank you for your time and patience as a qualified and registered elector of with me as we have worked together for the LPS school district. the last few years. I wish you all the best For more information on the appli ­ of luck.” cation process, interested individuals Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz, president of may contact the LPS superintendent’s the LPS board, confirmed that Weller office by calling 616-374-8043. had also called her and Superintendent Dennis Mansfield 111'. . K' L L 1 < 9 k V J <1 ■■■ _ t®ninwa ’'r e .v i A ‘oodo? 3dJ e* I J *4 **kj ■'u. 'wflriaS / 1 ' I ra_ ; ■* I. 1 ' 'J . I •vi I I ' r J 'I.; 'i / I 9 ♦ I ) I *‘L At I V *> f •f I I 4 1 *r^ jU I ' I 1 - r .•»k; J I I * e. »• w 5 T. J 9 4 i V* I I J t * I r t i I * t 1 ■J / J /»• f f J •’0 ■< : r '•K-' '•) 1 1 •J ■’7. > I « t 'iv; • r 'i.Ux. •’9 r T;.. • •/ t t X) .. ’ ; I • , J 1 7' I I I . 'V V, 1 4 f X '• • *h l',. r ' i i ‘t- I I , K f ''-Li ) L * . * > - -. '*w yZk . Ai r u ,• *1 r ) I k 4 i % bi -•J '“'■r; >* ■ J I.'F - J fl I a k>' i J I The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted at its committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday to recommend the purchase of body cameras, in-car cameras, mobile and in-car radios for the Barry County Sheriff's Department. The purchase, if approved, would cost the county roughly $850,000 financed over three years. Pictured here at Tuesday’s meeting are (from left) Sgt. Tim Stevens. Sgt. Steve Lehman and Sheriff Dar Leaf. Photo by Molly Macleod CAM Continued from Page 1 lot of debt, but for short-term periods for capital projects at a sizable cost, when we get a I’m not afi'aid of it reasonable bid.” Radio encryption standards chang­ ing in the fall and Motorola is includ­ ing steep discounts not offered by competitors for the full technology package. In October, Barry County Sheriffs Department officers were involved in an officer-involved shoot­ ing in Delton. Though officers were cleared of any wrongdoing in that incident, the need for body cameras was felt more acutely after that inci­ dent, said Zuzga. Body-worn cameras can help pro­ tect the county from liability. In turn, if an officer commits a wrongdoing, body-worn cameras can help hold that officer accountable for his or her misdoings. The purchase, if approved, would furnish 30 new in-car cameras, 22 new in-car radios, the repurposing of 11 current in-car radios, four addi­ I ■"Iff -' > K .a J -r i\ I J y T /? f s r t I? ^5'- z Pa V I la r I ! K Ml i It f u« I I 1 f I I r I nt ■* I >♦ 11 > »t * ^4 u. 1 r I ano: I i.M' • trek to the fairgrounds this weekend, many festivalgoers came from far and wide — with many driving from out ' 1 <1 , ’1 ' r of state. Thanks to months of planning amongst Barry County emergency crews and festival staff, things went about as smoothly as they could on Friday and Saturday, Leaf said. There were major no injuries during the fes­ tival and officers only made two DUI arrests following the concerts. Leaf added those arrests may have been unrelated to the concert. But, those expecting traffic backups along M-37 near the Expo Center this weekend were not disappointed. “It went better than we had antici­ pated. The crowd was great. The trafI thought my guys did fabulous fic with it, having two lanes and try pack­ ing 7,000 cars into a sardine can there, basically,” Leaf said. Sgt. Steve Lehman, Lt. Tim Stevens and Lt. Pete Nevins were the architects behind Friday and Saturday’s traffic plans. “It took a lot of manpower. It wasn’t just at the gates there. It was several traffic points,” said Leaf. At points, traffic was backed up along M-37 all the way to Bob’s Gun and Tackle on M-43 and to Shaw Lake Road heading westbound. “For the amount of traffic and things like that, we got people moved in and moved in pretty rapidly. (Going) out was pretty difficult, too, because the northeast part of the fairgrounds, there, they (Rock the Country staff) didn’t park them all in the same direction so it was a pretty good mess out back r I » / I I <{< Ir .J •X I 1 I / r I I If :u !r » x •• n 1 1' 'il ff*4 ■ I'l b II 1 '..'ill jj i f I ' -J'-y 4 I r 1 t 2* f a IV L* * ' * '4* UU a ' { I ( ,1 •hb'' tl * i I . ( f SJ3v < 4> F ?> r. .4 sd k •* 31 ■ 'S I » « * .ttrgfy - y r r ir- fc-k. ?' i. ■ HHv j Xlc J ft': *3^ :Kf f *• 4 « «- J . ( I « * I » Sr { r« P* ’I I II UJ*'' k ' -Mi *t r (S f: IJ a Jf/J i DH' i r f UBC I I I w.jilb II —. t-n’fj ? 037 -i, ..tl « < *4tiUi jftj S.J’JSO jor Si J 4 > -^r p—. a 1 ifO*'u I '■':' ) -i r f' t r.f If;: t'/r, GH ■ nb-Gfft nofjasB Jfi:' no'-! jti •1^’’ I H. I i I an.' • there,” Leaf said. Traffic flowed much smoother on Saturday, Leaf said, after Rock the Country staff met with Barry County emergency teams and made adjust­ ments based on Friday night’s exiting i.*?, 1 •4 aifia .'"J V ' .d. k sf<i;la6 . , J ■G ' i . I V .1 r' ■’J' — asit JIW 093 H u .zh, •I.. iRuibfi ■ ^.1 A t pnoix-j u , oi > 1! f I t! B <a09; tt’? .fS a' /■ J' •I z / ■ ./iib hwuk -’’-J !|1 y aflMV nr 4*0*1') ISbonrij •» t I* 4 p.‘ ** J at f Trick, Sammy Kershaw, Ying Yang Twins, Little Texas and Logan Crosby setting the stage throughout the day. On Saturday, Lynyrd Skynyrd played “Simple Man” during Kid Rock’s entrance from the sky before his head­ lining set. Other artists playing on a I I • * ♦< J I • >iU issues. Canadian rock band Nickelback headlined Friday night, with artists like Travis Tritt, Big and Rich, Trick A jWfT .Hu. 1 ( { I I tC 4 -f •• . ’7 / -J < 1 n>i biijo >/ddl 8i;/(Jd ana ZE isiGlIt- G Financial FOCUS I Continued from Page 1 to IbsrlT fKi:|?gntinB r ■ .eS •* ROCK f i .1/11. I w •J The Barry Expo Center was transformed last weekend to accommodate the Rock the Country music festival. f I «» ri? c» x: 5j w- '4* 1 55<0 /I .1 oglr^. ano:?’; ae I X >13 4* 11 ■K Y ( bm: UJ nrr Jijo niG’-- .«*• 40. L . ......... t -> ' I 't 4 ♦ ♦ » K tional desktop radios, 36 new porta­ ble radios, the repurposing of current Kenwood radios to jail staff and 46 body cameras. Of those 46 cameras, 21 will be used by Barry County Jail staff. The rest will go to BCSD officers. Zuzga warned commissioners not to get sticker shock. Commissioners voted on Monday to approve an application to the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for up to $95,000 in grant dollars to help offset the cost of the Motorola purchase. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf also mentioned cur­ rent efforts from Rep. Angela Rigas for a $230,000 state budget appropri­ ation to the county to offset the cost of the cameras and radios purchase. Zuzga said financing over three years allows him and county staff more time to apply for grants and chip away at that cost over time. Commissioners will vote on whether to approve the purchase and its financing agreement next week during the Tuesday, June 24 regular meeting. I <2^: onliffBu 'I'o •> • L •« ¥ J dr *-• < ** I Bsk s "fW • •• • u I va I i I ^nt T-Tl : .< •I* >* *> ♦ • * 3 Thursday, February 1,2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 IA r 9 a ’’W K-. ife ffz I ' —I I .1 Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 :s r.'i 1:.. Fa? I >1 *> A \c Ir •A* '-2 4 4 J'" f3 4 I k • < *• » 4 mWi Jr ’IT’ r Da ft 3 > A Li » f •t A Mike Hintz of West Branch donned his suit of Pabst Blue Ribbon armor on Friday for the Rock the Country festival. Photos by Molly Macleod Saturday included Afroman, Gavin Adcock, Mark Chesnutt, Deana Carter and Hudson Westbrook. Many Barry County residents report­ ed hearing the bass thumping from the fairgrounds as far as 15 miles away. “Congratulations to law enforce­ ment and first responders and 911 and everyone involved in the planning of that,” said County Board Chair David Jackson at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners committee of the whole meeting. I’ve done plenty of events over my career. Nothing obviously of this size — Barry County hasn’t really seen anything this size but I can tell you the cooperation in between the sheriff’s department, 911, emer­ gency management, state police, it was top-notch,” said Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga. “I sat through some of the planning meet­ ings, the road commission was there, the health department, a lot of groups they were there at the you don’t see table, making sure we covered all the issues.” kkTA ■ • • 1 L I Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 < Iff >•¥ J Steps to take following a j ob loss IV lA F -• . t Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones A L .iL r I 1 Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s certainly true about an unexpected job loss. And it may cause stress over your financial situation. Here are a handful of steps you can take shortly after the loss of employment to help put yourself in the best financial position. Some of these are time-sensitive, so the sooner you act, the better. File for unemployment While unemployment insurance typically covers less than half of your previous paycheck, it can provide some financial generally up to 26 relief weeks. Since filing a claim can be time-consuming, file immediately so payments begin as soon as possible, There are eligibility including requirements, your unemployment being involuntary and through no fault of your own, and meeting your state’s time worked and wage requirements. You can learn more about your state’s unemployment insurance program online. • Adjust your budget You’ll likely require some changes to your budget, at least temporarily. Try to focus on the essentials, like housing, utilities and food, and see where you can cut costs or find cheaper alternatives — on nonessentials, like coffee shops and entertainment. If you’re saving for longerterm goals, like retirement and spending - or college, you may want to pause those contributions temporarily. • Evaluate other sources of income - In addition to any severance and unemployment payments, you can consider cashing in emergency or other savings and investment accounts. You could look for part-time work, which generally does not affect your unemployment insurance income as long as you’re earning less than your unemployment benefits. Other possibilities are cashing in the value of insurance policies insurance or annuities outside of surrender charge periods. accessing retirement accessing accounts selling accounts early, investments without taxable pain*; gains and andbnrrowinp borrowing monev. money. Be aware that some of these options come with tax implications and fees. A financial advisor can help you younavigate navigatethe thetrade-offs. trade-offs. • Understand your HSA and FSA options - You’ll want to get the maximum benefit from spending flexible your account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA). The funds in an FSA are subject to a “use-it-or-loseit” rule, generally within 60 days from termination. Consult your Summary Plan Description to understand how your FSA works and how to use your funds, Your HSA is yours to keep after leaving a company, and there’s no deadline to use the funds. While you typically can’t pay health insurance premiums from an HSA, there are exceptions for COBRA premiums and some other health insurance you’re if premiums receiving federal or state benefits. unemployment Your plan administrator can help guide you. • Ensure you have health insurance coverage - Find out if your health benefits continue for any period and what is included. You generally can extend your employer’s coverage up to 18 months under COBRA, though it’s often expensive because you are liable for all monthly premiums, Joining your spouse’s or partner’s workplace plan could be an option, but you may only have 30 days to enroll. You can also look for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, a function of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), where lower-income households may qualify for subsidies, Learn more about ACA coverage at heaithcare.gov. Whether your next step is moving into early retirement or finding new employment, working through these steps may help you feel more confident in your financial position and more prepared to take on whatever comes next. This article was yvritten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones. Member SIPC. �V 4 Thursday, February 1, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ? An idea is now a reality as the new “Delton Summer Sounds” concert series is in full swing under the band shell at William Smith Park. A crowd of almost 200 converged at the small park to hear “Jedi Mind Trip,” who performed earlier this month, kicking off the music series of six expected performances wrapping up in August. Through the Revitalize Delton (RD) Organization, Allie Steele-Rouse, who is the secretary, organized the summer eventconcert series attheBany Township venue. The concerts are free of charge. Big Mike’s Smokehouse Barbecue and Elephant Ears will be ready for custom­ ers at the next concert this Saturday. The Moose Lodge is on hand under the beer tent. A couple of local shopping vendors are available. “This is the first time Revitalize Delton has done it. The township organized music in the park in the past but decided they weren’t going to continue for various reasons,” Rouse explained. “I wanted to prioritize events and things that bring the community together through my position in Revitalize Delton so decided to revamp summer concerts and make it bigger and better than ever.” She said input from the Revitalize Delton strategic planning workshop sparked the concert series idea in No­ vember. Rouse started planning “Delton Summer Sounds” in January. “The township has been very helpful and supportive of the endeavor,” Rouse said. “The bands are all local bands that I’ve seen or people recommend as I was looking for bands.” Although the series is free of charge for anyone attending, ±e bands are being funded by generous donations from local businesses and residents. Donations for the concert series started X ? N * z ----------♦ { 3 I -- J*’**"^ ^1* ’f r "Jedi Mind Trip” rocked a crowd of about 200 at William Smith Park on June 5 as part of the Delton Summer Sounds concert series. Next, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, “All American Funk Parade” will take center stage under the band shell at William Smith Park in Delton. Photo by Allie Steele-Rouse rolling in ±ree months ago. The generosity ofthe community has been overwhelming, Rouse said. Fve received $8,250 from businesses and $2,960 from residents,” Rouse said. “We’ve also received $3,100 from the Revitalize Delton fund through the Barry Community Foundation.” For over two years, RD has consistently and continues to have community meetings to focus on the growth of Delton. The aim is to increase school enrollment, housing and attract more families and businesses to ±e area. The RD event, “Delton Summer Sounds”, debuted the first of six bands on June 5, Many who attended the first concert said they hope to attend the rest of the concerts throughout the summer. Delton native Dan Belt plans on going to the next concert. “Man, what a night! The first Delton Summer Sounds concert blew the roof off Delton killer music, dancing every4«T3 A where and nothing but good vibes,” Belt said. “It was awesome seeing our little community come together like one big family. This is what small-town summers are all about!” She said she cannot wait for ±e next concert under the band shell at William Smith Park. Toni Myers grew up about 15 miles northeast of Delton in Hastings. She also attended the June 5 concert. “It was an incredible turnout for the first event The crowd was super fun and the band was stellar,” Myers said. “You don’t want to miss the next one,” Administrator of the Delton Moose Lodge, Jill Young, runs the beer tent for special events at the park including Delton Summer Sounds. She said the crowd kept her on her toes at the June 5 concert. “Sales were good — it was a nice, even flow of customers. Our Lodge retains the proceeds from the sales ofbeer and wine,” Young explained. “The overall atmosphere was that people enj oyed the event. I believe - I I c jfS / that as long as the weather cooperates, the events will be well attended. A lon^ime resident of Delton for 23 years enjoys social gatherings in her com­ munity. Kathy Forsyth plans to attend all the Delton Summer Sounds concerts under the band shell at William Smith Park. “I love when our community can come together. It was a great evening, perfect weather and Jedi Mind Trip’s music was top-notch,” Forsyth said. “Looking forward to the rest of the summer concerts. At the June 19 performance, a new busi­ ness and boutique vendor, Whit Wanders & Co., will be there for shoppers. A henna tattoo artist will also be available. “We loved the concert. This week is the next one which sounds like it’ll be even better. Allie has a great group working with her,” said Cheryl Bower. “Live music is always a good attraction to our park which has grown so much over the last few years.” Jewelry vendor Eternally Embrace set up at the June 5 concert and will be back again July 10 and Aug. 14. On June 19, “All American Funk Pa­ rade” will hold the spotlight under the bandshell. “It was so much fun. It was a fantastic event and it was awesome to see so many people out and about and enjoying our little Delton,” said Rouse. The outdoor performances start at 7 p.m. and continue twice a month through August and include, “All American Funk Parade” on June 19, followed by “Chirp” on July 9. Next, “Fleetwood Magic” takes center stage on July 24, OCD/C performs Aug. 14 and, lastly, Brena closes out the Delton Summer Sounds series on Aug. 28. “It was refreshing seeing the commu­ nity out enjoying our special little town. I look forward to more opportunities for us to gather,” Marie Ferris said. “Delton has always been a close-knit town and I hope we never lose sight ofthat. 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According to Moore, a decommis­ sioning plan was part of the county’s ordinance. “Absolutely false,” he said of the rumors. “We supported (having a decom­ missioning plan). It’s in the county plan. “There will be a decommissioning plan.” Moore added that another rumor he found concerning was that Consumers If once is good, twice is better. After updating county officials, Con- "SHinywEffgrgy community affairs reprep sentative Gregory Moore again sought to. azidress concerns over the Spring Creek solar farm project while attending the Johnstown Township Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday, June 11. Moore had previously provided a sim­ ilar update at ±e Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of ±e Whole meeting June 3 and then attended the town­ ship’s community picnic Saturday, June 7. In addressing the township board and ±e 30-plus people in attendance at Wednesday’s meeting, Moore said he was there to “correct some misinforma­ tion that’s out there,” as he’d done at the county meeting. Moore discussed issues relating to the panels to be used in the solar farm project, *•' t s X j it - c * r e f »» A* K* I •• r r 4L.A M r L 4? ti I 4 4 w ■«. - t i ) Ju- '*1 * * 1 X ■ 1 1 t i i£i ' A' Z i 3 V i, I / i . 3 I x3r s s 4 J A * -I J Pictured here, Yankee Springs Township Trustee Dave Van Houten (left) and Yankee Springs Twp. 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State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: MondavFridav 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm The Clean Water Committee is set to meet on June 17 to discuss capacity Continued from Page 2 issues and a proposed housing devel­ opment that may require major water also given last week. A special assess­ system upgrades. ment district was approved for Deer Several residents voiced concerns Sight Drive at approximately $52,000 over township financial reserves, trans­ along with an application for another for parency and public input during Thurs­ Payne Ridge Drive, with strong support day’s public comment period. from affected residents. Resident Mike Cunningham urged the A large accounts payable amount of board to reduce the general fund balance nearly $70,000 was approved, attributed and called for putting trail planning on to fire department payroll and the initial the ballot. phase of park renovations. He and others, including Precinct Del­ Renovations on pickleball and basket­ egate Robin Laansma, asked the board ball courts are expected to be completed to reinstate two public comment periods by June 23. and live stream meetings. The recycling committee recom­ “We’ve removed a valuable oppor­ mended adding a bin and pad to avoid tunity for the public to speak before frequent “dry runs,” supported in part decisions are made,” Laansma said. by a $4,000 mini-grant. echoing a broader call for accessibility and civic par­ ticipation. Key upcoming dates in­ clude a budget workshop on June 18 and a public hearing for final budget adoption on " free Estimates June 25. “Tonight felt special,” • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation said Trustee Dave Van• Btown-in Attic Insulation Houten. “A lot of hard work went into getting our fire 517-983-0954 team to this point. I’m really SXatt Saving Today Use Spray Foam proud of what we’ve built.” OFFICERS . "^]L u I t •'U-'x;; 1 ► ’ 'ii i z » * •“ i 4 1 •l t ! '7 I I I I I V.*4f iP s * *• • ‘'e > - yj . I 1 < « ** r; . 1^ -fn • I ’S' s • '* -. -tfiu'liT ' »»=■ c* 1^ > ! «i ‘ I XI . jtjq . k / I i. f S I'J f ' '.dii 1 t -» J « Hulst Cleaners Pickup Station * '^1^^ c u r ‘**»U 4 I t I . p* I 7 I . J Ij J ‘ r. — •; r »♦ •y 1 1. 4 I <»• I . <*- 4* « I s j J 'a. 1 4 1 •A f d, 4. I 1 •J.?:’ ’ < i ■S 55 4 7 ■Tif ^45? > -hngock L.- r» r r' 1- as’s spray fo» J 4 _____ '0* Jesus Loves /ou 'll* > iTr-iiiniLfiH I. • *< y ff Q j ,r , I fl r r 1 I t*5 r t I •• » I •• ri 1 * •J I I 1 h J •zU rwj T • jl: ( * 4WL ▼ <Z «• » •* f impact on area wildlife, specifically on the local bald and golden eagle popu­ lation. Goddard said the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protect Act, first enacted in 1940, would restrict any development that might impact or interfere with the eagles’ breeding, sheltering or eating habitats. “People know eagles are in there,” he added. “This actually means (Consumers Energy) needs to stop what they’re doing immediately.” While not addressing Goddard’s state­ ments on the federal act, Moore said he was not aware that any eagles were nesting or had been sighted in or near the solar farm project. The solar farm is scheduled to become operational in 2026 and projected to gen­ erate 140 megawatts of power - enough to power 25,000 homes. The project comes as Consumers seeks to increase its portfolio of clean and renewable en­ ergy projects in response to stated laws that were passed in 2023 that call for Michigan to achieve a 100 percent clean energy standard by 2040. Moore’s full statement before the county board on Tuesday may be viewed on YouTube by searching Barry County “Committee of the Whole 6/3/2025.” . Nt » * . .A % 4 . Energy would use eminent domain as part of its efforts to make the project a reality. “We didn’t use eminent domain on this project,” he said. During the exchange. Township Treasurer Karmen Nickerson pressed Moore on why the power company was reportedly reluctant to conduct testing of water at the site. “We test our water all the time,” Nickerson said. “We want to know our water is OK. “Why will you not go ahead with testing the water?” she added. “Are you afraid there might be a problem? Is that why you don’t want to test it?” Moore said that’s not the case, “We’re not afraid,” he said. “It’s just how much should we test, who’s going to pay for it?” According to Moore, testing might also be inconclusive, if there were an issue, on the potential source. He added it’s also an issue that’s being worked on at the county level. “There are people who are looking at this,” Moore said. “They’ll settle it. “Attorneys will work on it,” he added. “They’ll come up with an agreement.” But Hope Township resident Mike Goddard said another issue that township officials need to consider is the potential >4 I I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer * ■ t •l 1 •rv •«, I..& 1 "I t I I 1 J •l .•ft f fc! i I 1 * W' 1 I 1 s h I 1 •s^ -y* '( ' I r, .dl. » ^1 1 ) I » I < .1 i' 1 r: 1 ♦ G F ?s I I 1 1 I I I r 'W �X I f-"” 1 I "V; L’f I; ’ • • I' J www.HastingsBanner.conn i r I ^vLI^eniJi eh • r I Thursday, February 1, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER Hastings Live continues summer performance series I % TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AO, CALL 269-945-9554 £ . 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This week’s programming kicked off with ±e Hastings City Band’s “A Night at the Movies” Wednesday performance. That will be followed by Generation POUND Pros Tricia Markovich and Kelly Shepherd, who have been rocking out together for four years, bringing the joy of movement to kids in Middleville and Caledonia, on Thursday, June 19. To cap off the week, Hastings Live will host its Fountain series from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 20, with folksinger, balladeer, educator, songwriterand Earthwork Music Collective member Ben Traverse. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings' Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food. Smoking, vaping, non-service ani­ mals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder 0' u r -i 1 ‘'ft*' Ti j k *« X I-, V t I A £ I hJ 1 q 4 '•r J? J A I j f r. s ft 4 r c i ' jf I 9 * L Ml fc u 5 9 1 V 3 >* ll A .t •I I, <» • •BA r 4^.. I ft I * -9 t p V % -Hi 3 k 4 i J % ■k I '' I M.' .Vy. ’v’ir •< I ' noK - Ikt I *4 > 4 I ^;e .1 X- X,.; ft U 9 > 1 5 :y-<1, ''i.. A -< • •4 * * GARAGE SALES »4 * * HUGE ESTATE SALE 4038 Heath I r> ,1^ & ••w b J ft \ • ? J- J I .’i Rd., Hastings; June 20th 21st, & 22nd; 9am-5pm. Log splitter, chainsaws, Arc welder, power tools, chains, hardware, concrete panels with hardware. 12" aluminum boat, fishing equipment, household stuff and more! fv ** ' .P ROOM FOR RENT Generation POUND will have kids rocking out and THORNAPPLE LAKE AREA - enjoying movement on Thursday. June 19. or lightning, each show will be held as scheduled. For more information on the Hastings Live series, persons may contact Hastings arts and events coordinator Steve Hoke by calling 269-945-6027 or via email at shoke@hastingsmi. gov. Additional details and schedules of upcoming events are available online at downtownhastings.com orthomappiearts. org/hastingslive. DM Roommate wanted to share home. Furnished bedroom, $450Zmonth; $200 deposit (can be paid over time). Shared gas and electric, shared bath, high speed internet. Small boat tor fishing or relaxing. Private refrigera­ tor, BBQ on deck, washer and dryer. Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video. Call Kelle (269)908-5774 Ism J* i 4 /»>• I 's ' H r>^. ► , .‘i ’ L *«»* -< J Johnstown Community Picnic sees healthy crowds '•s#< ipi r < •Silh! u* •I *« i T 1 ■MS « *>F'' A sft 11 « * c V M II II! ! -yHl i f * I at * a*. * » ♦ * i -*t r < w* R •x jes * f Tt 1 4 <A :*• > Ft I 1 \ V k J I- e'l t. di, r f A* _ ba • «« 4> 4 i i.. > Sir-. * 9^ I e 94 '^TiKiWlsJ --i r5 si * A ■'! 'it ifc- <<9 .-*3. i .■ t K t * 1 * 9 H. . .Ji. 4- <■ w :»ri jr 1 1 : ei 44 .•3?b f lyF felBtC.” A J * ’ fftWLb.: r r nBt^iSSOI Ife . ft V -?■ 1 ; ; .KJlWsi Bl*’' * I as *A I l&i I - ' -r ytii <.Ff- rris I J j and craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, included a i I 1 plethora of activities, including live music. The event also included free ice cream courtesy of the MOO-Ville Creamery in Nashville and food Ar * ft A V . ft ............................ * v :\vi’ •r*** and refreshments served by the township's fire department. Photo by ____ B Dennis Mansfield ( ’• 4» A* I The annual Johnstown Township community picnic, farmers market 1 T' let' A i t -I©’ I 4 ( 4 J' as* '.I-'" -.1 ' ' ■ ... 4 AinLiiJh’ vn*- tr--. 4 i'Y r f -V -i- SS::^ •a Hastings church to host organ concert July 11 I J? J I .'I I: 4 4 t The Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings is hosting a special mu­ sical performance at the church on Friday, July 11. The Hastings church is set to host Zach Franklin's“An Evening of Early American Organ Music" at 7 p.m. on July 11 onitshistoric I867J.H.&C.S. Odell Tracker Organ. «r I A> 3.> 4* ""'nrj!! i}' * 9 «■ s fe i vr.A f I ■ ) 1 4^ ( I I I f 1 5 ) i ' ’.* The musical celebration is open to the public and an offering will be collected for the church’s organ maintenance fund, Emmanuel Episcopal Church is lo­ cated at 315 W. Center St. in Hastings. For more information, visit the church’s website at emmanuelhaslings.org. DM i' I ft:/ , i:i. ' HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY ,4 IX SCHEDULE k. ' * I » * J Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16, Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day. log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, June 19 - Novel Ideas Book Club. 1 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1943 movie based on Edgar Rice Bur­ rough’s "Tarzan of the Apes” books. 5 p.m. Friday, June 20 - Friday Story­ time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons. 9 a.m. Monday, June 23 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 a.m. ^>1,1 ?10l 1 i 'Y ^ m ,* ’ vetei rt -f . 9 ' ▼ *4 IC II 'V' ■> if J .lu r / !> 4 , r .A' I I t : ... I k '.iT' e > rrt » 1 l( » r < l> 7 ■.<1^ ,r < t • 1 \ , f: a ■I t' □ A- 1:' A’' ! s "Ls: k JiV 4 F ’ ’b' . J t' 1 [ 1 J 8 I 4, A :t fX 9:.<< / t. 1 f I 1 t T I f I I I 1 J H E s ► ’♦ ■ F Vi*>* 11 1 .5 h I I S’ f’ > i ?»• .1 11 I' 1 1 SAME DAV SERVICE AVAJLA«LE NEWSPAPER 1 4 ADVERTISING ifcSs s • p Tuesday, June 24 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; Youth Makerspace with 4-H; Woodcrafts (grades 3-12). 10:30 a.m.; Tie-Dye Day (bandan­ as or bring your own small item). ff^SIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ( AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE I Monday at 4 p.m. Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County (J. and Surrounding Areas /nini(tf Krifiitr/ ifimr /Muufy /ne ttreefif t/rnnt. BATTLE CREEK 1 K I i i property. Flares are $5 each and can be picked up via drive-through at the Swi fry’s Place parking lol on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. Flares are to be lit at exactly 10 p.m. — and no sooner. The annual boat parade will be on the Fourth ofJuly at noon this year. Participants are asked to decorate their boats in accor­ dance with this year’s cartoons/comics theme. The parade will begin at noon on July 4 in front of the docks by Buddy’s on the Beach. The boats will be judged when taking a lap around the lake. The boat crew with the best decorations will receive a gift card. —MM • J ! >11 Jordan Lake’s annual “Ring of Fire” is set to return this year, along with another boat parade, on Friday, July 4. The fourth annual “Ring of Fire” will feature hundreds of flares lighting the pe­ rimeter of Jordan Lake. Lakefront owners will display these flares along the shore at exactly 10 p.m. on July 4, creating a ring of fire around the perimeter of the lake for ap­ proximately 30 minutes. Those interested in seeing the unique sight can watch from the beach, while dining at Buddy’s on the Beach or from a boat out on the lake. All lakefront owners are encouraged to buy a flare for every 8 to 10 feet of lakefront t I * Lakefront owners encouraged to buy flares for ‘Ring of Fire’ DEADLINES I L'W^ r OHn July, featuring hundreds of flares lighting the perimeter of Jordan Lake. File photo k >1 I Ibi Jordan Lake’s annual "Ring of Fire" is set to return for a fourth year this Fourth of 2 i>fii-.ter(« ta j»a w V A SHOPPER NEWS JJyans Septic Tank Sen’iee Monday at 5 p.m. Thanlis you all far your business in 2024! appreciate your business! THE HASTINGS 1 p.m.; community mental health workers, 2 p.m.; Powerful Tools for Caregivers (CareWell Services), BANNER Extra long hose to protect your lawn Tuesday at Noon AZeiVServices offered in 2025 THE 4 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 ■ Line Repair REMINDER ■ Risers Install Wednesday at Noon ■ Land Clearing p.m. Wednesday, June 25 -Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; walk-in tech help, 2 p.m.; Fauxk6mon: Create your own Pok6mon (grades K-5), 2 p.m.; acoustic jam. 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ■ Septic Tank Install ■ Light Excavation THE SUH AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner FAST RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 GrOU| ft mihomepaper.com 945-5379 623-2089 ■sr Ol>C»*W �r f b Thursday, February 1, 2025 6 TK HASTINGS BAWCR ■ »l WWW , , --- - HastingsBanner com «> * OBITUARIES < *< 1 if - * VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM David Lee Chamberlain David Lee Chamberlain, known to many as ’’Happy Dave”, age 83, from Kalamazoo and Delton, Ml, passed away with family and friends by his side on Thursday, May 8, 2025. \ He was born April 13,1942, in Galesburg. Ml to the late Roy and Viola (Truax) Chamberlain. He proudly served his country in I the United States Marine Corps ' during the Vietnam War Era. During his working years he worked in construction with his brother-in-law/best friend Marvin Horn and as a tow truck driver with Billy and Susie Kline. Happy Dave loved spending time with his children and their families. He had a special fondness for his grandchildren, both two and four legged! He was happiest when going for a ride to look for deer, fishing, and going to the races. In his later years, Happy Dave LOVED going to Baldwin with his daughter Annie and son-in-law Nate and a large group of friends to ride the trails in a SxS and sit around the campfire. Dad never turned down a chance to go for a "buggy ride”! Dad loved to go for a ride on the pontoon boat in the evening to watch the sunset on Crooked Lake. Happy Dave was a voracious reader and especially enjoyed westerns and military history. Fun fact is that less than one in a million will be struck by lightning, and Happy Dave was struck twice working the wrecker service! Dad was a survivor, and his grandson Jacob said it was because Happy Dave had tiger blood running through his veins. Survivors include his five children, Clarice De La Fuente, Holly Biron, Annie (Nathan) 4*- '*4«P Minshall, Nichole (Brett) Nash, and David Chamberlain; grandchildren, Cristian, Nicholas, Kenneth Charles (KC) (Amanda), Brandon, Brianna, Leah (Nicholas), Jacob (Lexi), Tamara (Jeremiah), and Jessie (Robbie); great-grandchildren, Faith, Ryleigh, Cole, Tessa, Harlei, Stassi, Hunner, Braelynne, Kenzi, Jackson, and Wyatt; brother, Roger (Beverly) Chamberlain; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and two very special friends Collin (better known as Kyle!) and Trish Hicks. Special thank you to daughter Nichole, and son-in-law Brett for Happy Dave’s daily care. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Viola Chamberlain; siblings, Betty (Gordon) Maneke, Gene (Barbara) Chamberlain, Barbara (Marvin) Horn, and Linda (Tom) Keefer. A celebration of life will be held on October 4, 2025, at the Orangeville Township Hall. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Corewell Health Inpatient Hospice and Butterworth Hospital for their compassion and care throughout this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Corewell Health Hospice. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Happy Dave’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit; www.MichiganCremation.com. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care. I .4 p Ruth E. Geukes Ruth E. Geukes. a lifelong resident of Middleville, Ml, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at the age of 90. Bom on January 19, 1935, she was the daughter of Chester and Eleanor (Smith) Geukes. Ruth graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High School and immediately became an integral part of the local business community. She worked diligently at Geukes Market, Bradford White, and later found her calling as a respected insurance agent, where she helped many in her community find peace of mind through her guidance and expertise. Her dedication to service was matched only by her love for Middleville United Methodist Church, where she was a devoted member. Ruth’s faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she lived it with grace and compassion, inspiring those around her. A true outdoorswoman, Ruth found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an enthusiastic horse lover and an active member of the Diamond Trail Riding Club. Her passion for horses was only paralleled by her love for golfing, where she spent many sunny afternoons perfecting her swing. Ruth was an avid bowler, her laughter echoing through the alleys as she celebrated both strikes and the joy of the game with friends. Ruth’s «*« z ir I ' »■» J kindness and warm-hearted nature could also be seen through her years of driving the courtesy cart at the Barry County Fair, a role she cherished as it allowed her to meet and help countless individuals. Ruth was predeceased by her beloved parents, Chester 1 and Eleanor, and her brother, Donald K. Geukes. Her memory will be forever held in the hearts of those she leaves behind her sister-in-law, Janet Geukes; her niece. Jennifer, and her husband. Dan Myers: her nephew, Donald Jeffrey, and his wife. Sarah Geukes; and her treasured great-nieces and nephews, Nicholas. Taylor, Lauren Myers, Jack, and Emma Geukes. Each of thern will carry forward the love and cherished memories that Ruth imparted throughout her lite. Ruth's family will receive friends on Friday. June 20.2025 from 11 a.m. ■ noon at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, where her memorial service will be held at noon. Pastor Ron Worley from Middleville United Methodist Church will officiate. Private burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Thornapple J Emergency Services will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Ruth's family. rf*’ I >■ * I r jt 1 'S J lif ) I ■ ! I > •t ! .f 7 t n>»OH /■ h", i l» I 1 28MW? ><’■'. #s A ■ 1 Ir' « i < ij i t* P ✓ ♦ 1 k V . r <J IOJ5L>** r , i4 4 <•5- '■ < r r r f r 1 • II I IV - 4* I I I i 1 ♦r •u>< 4 r 4 I 1 f’ fI f .* i 4 f 5 IT , HI > * <’5 ' i?T' I *A . •!# » 4.t I I 1 ji* r/ b' .4 4 7 I V‘ (rV * ’T- I ’ , rft r ■t -r; *3 . -J F >T . w.** .-rr' r.e * t i*! : < >* -;ii« V-i- I ?J- * '1 •mt J ' U'-‘ t A i/Ckfi % ^■ib^ I I I i: rP r*!* - I . afcr I 41 •“P J, ••*Jr r JI .u PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS A. VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE AT HASTINGSBANNER.COM W*" : g jTfi 1 IMM 11 fefc ’ ij A £ •e It * I f \ information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email ha$tfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfrce methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship; 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 49046. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 269-948-0900. E. 309 Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday and 6 p.m. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. p.m. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Bible « Wednesday night Bible PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday a.m. Sunday. Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Products 1699 W. 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But at some point, they must consider a plan for retirement. That’s why it’s important for business owners to begin thinking about how Social Security fits into their retirement planning. Social Security benefits are part of the retire­ ment plan of almost every American worker - including business owners. Since there are specific rules for business owners, they should speak with a financial advisor or accountant before applying for benefits. One of the biggest mistakes some business owners make - aside from starting retirement planning too late - is not having a plan at all. This is where a financial expert can give advice on how to prepare for retirement. Business owners can use their per-. . sonal my Social Security account at J ssa.gov/myaccount to determine eligi­ bility for retirement benefits as well as get a benefit estimate. The publication, “If You Are Self-Employed,” at ssa. gov/pubs/EN-05-10022.pdf, provides important information about Social Security taxes for business owners as well as how to report earnings. Don’t delay, start your retirement planning today! For more information, visit the Social Security Administration’s “Plan for Retirement” webpage at ssa.gov/ prepare/plan-retirement. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for finest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, KAI 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. $ nwTT^^<»I />x Social Security Administration ™ f •'A HILLARY HATCH MO; »» wdi ■ '•'•fl i. ff. rw •> I lauK I I jfiKy. 1. I V ■v I •<*- 4 Vi I *•’« • c r 'I v 3 X J.. £.r^ ■ t e* beL A I ■', c n 'mii > a t 'U' a 4 *7 1 «■ I “•3 < i ' 8! V I I ni I ( I * V e «J r"* » 1 119 iiv Ae-* * a t 1 t I * t ■ 1 X a 4 ( I I * w / “I I. i I I J fl L S B ■A u 4. 5 I < k xA,- ♦ ♦ I .l P. I' 1 I I 1 ' r t. « 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff ,1* <1 I 1 flk. - HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH *’We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., *( I* . L* at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... f I ^1! bl I • •• z • Michigan United Conservation Club (MUCC) at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute for a morning of planting in a newly restored prairie. Participants* wilt learn about prairie restoration and native plants. Lunch is provided. Participants are asked to register online. Further details will be sent til-' before the event. Register at mucc. org/on-the-ground. Thursday, June 26 — Healthy Planet, Healthy People: E. coli. Program: 11 a.m.-noon; lunch: noon1 p.m. Join the Barry-Eaton County Ce .i Health Department for an engaging hour on E. coli. These bacteria are the culprits of many closed beaches : ■' in Barry County and are dangerous to the health of humans and our kl waterways. Join Environmental Health Supervisor David Cormeau as he discusses where these bacteria come from, how the health department works to keep swimmers safe during the summer, and exciting developments in microbial source tracking. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's ; website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. ' •* SA - JUNE 19-26 - June 1-Sept. 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute's Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: "The Rainbow Hunters" by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Thursday, June 19 — Social Hike. 6 p.m. Friday. June 20 — Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts centered around a new theme each week. This is a come-and-go event, and all caregivers must remain with their children during this free event. Saturday, June 21 MUCC On-the-Ground, 9 a.m.-noon. Join * r t l-l f I T •»* Those interested can register for these events and find more ThTs 8*.-V R •T 5?' ** =■•*'•■. *i«((ia*«* » > I A I �\v THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com Thursday, February 1, 2025 7 V HI * «%* t. ■s TURNING BACK THE PAGES '% B It w » « Hi 'lab Hastings’ first telephone service fr f * A ▼ fiJP • DAVID MILLER r’ 1 Special to The Banner In a world buzzing with texts, tweets, and instant messages, it’s easy to forget that modem communi­ cation began with a simple ring. As we now stand on the brink of yet another revolution—this time driv­ en by artificial intelligence—it’s worth asking: are we really more connected, or just more distracted? Before we rush ahead, let’s rewind to where the con­ versation began—the invention of the telephone. The telephone was invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell and made its quiet debut in Hastings in 1884 with a single toll line connecting the town to Grand Rapids. There were no home telephones—not yet. To place a call, one had to visit the office of W.A. Welton, who operated a makeshift telephone exchange at the Table Factory. Over the next two years, this single connection remained the only tele­ phone service in the city, and only six local subscrib­ ers signed up for the service, a modest beginning for what would eventually become a vital part of every­ day life in Hastings. (Source: “History of Hastings on the Thomapple,” Moore, 2018, p. 212) In those early years, every telephone call had to be manually routed through an operator. The phones themselves were equipped with crank handles and separate earpieces, earning them the nickname “crank telephones” or, more formally, “magneto phones.” The term “magneto” refers to the built-in hand-cranked generator, which used large permanent magnets to produce the alternating current needed to ring the bell on the receiving end. If you’re my age or older, you might remember what happened when the old magneto phones were finally retired. Curious schoolchildren—always eager for a bit of mischief— would take them apart to salvage the powerful magnets inside. But for those who left the magneto intact, there was another kind of fun to be had. With a quick crank and two exposed wires, you could per­ suade a brave classmate to grab hold—just in time for a harmless jolt that sent laughter (and maybe a yelp) echoing throughout the classroom. By 1930, phones were likely found in 30 to 40 per­ cent of homes in Hastings, as direct-dialing replaced operator-assisted calls, and yet operators were still manning the switchboards for those who didn’t have the newer direct-dial phone. Candlestick phones had cone-shaped earpieces that had to be held in one hand and the receiver in the other. These phones were largely obsolete in new installations, though some remained in service in rural areas or older buildings into the 1940s. For many years, Hastings telephone operators climbed the narrow stairs at 105 E. State St. to take their place at one of three switchboard stations in the room above what is now Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro. Among them was Sylvia Walters, who faithfully worked the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. night shift for 35 years, from 1922 to 1957. 1 had the pleasure of knowing Sylvia in the 1960s and often visited at SkSmIKI'' -• •. •I • -* Jn < ■ r rwi I 1 jZ>- f J - I * '} ' 1 ‘ * ' S « % I * I f' • 4 • k I t « * } •• b a 4 •V * ' I '•.L'I 4 < • < h I i V • .* .4>U ? • ‘Ah 1 X r t I • 'J • tk' s 'w' 4 • I 'I J I. k. 1 t I ? t k If t.. J . k i‘ '4 » • I ✓ r- r: ib- t ► •I ; J I i7 f I X 77 : * 7 T • ■ ■qj;,." fa*-' i; t J 1 4 ( ?, *4 A I-; -I H I • ► 51 ’CM I •' 4*1 i: T 1 > ’ J', J * J ' ;;r •>i • .* b 1 ’ f.'-- 7 ') » I ■ ■ 'S*!i L ‘ "I • iTs *1/ • <!1 I :1 : ••3: II fscnt Bi T4 .^Uk.T w • * ** , « "I i I .*f I. LV < 1 f . I Ur.r I » iwiv * "Ate U r ♦ A f I * % A '''"" ’f ''J ' L •' I'l I h U ■ 'I- '■ "Li- r » X .'f; i’b 'i*? ■ rp ’ • ■»* T 1 k ; 'i J ■j: f i i ■ f «UI 1» I '1^ t T*t • ■ ri ir. 1 H*;i 11. •‘ft . i > ***«*»• j! '’f » ..bi 4.’ i*. ;< \ |'’i I I .i < IFF { X • 4 • t A* r*. ’ > - *► 1 W ? I w: f I 4 ►r t'--1 .. . ITr’ y: 4* •■ ! ‘ . A r* r »• T <• fl In the early years of telephones, all calls had to be manually routed through an operator. The large magnets used to ring the bell in these early phones earned them the moniker "magneto” phones. Courtesy photos her home on Mill Street. Until Sylvia’s retirement in 1957, they were still fielding calls from rural resi­ dents using crank telephones. It wasn’t until the late 1950s, with the introduction of the dial system, that making a call in Hastings meant simply dialing four digits. With the advent of rotary dial desk and wall phones in the 1940s and 50s, people could direct­ ly dial most numbers without operator assistance. By this time, 75 percent of the homes in Hastings would have this convenience, however, in many neighborhoods—especially in small towns and rural areas—households were still connected to a party line. A single line might serve an entire block, mean­ ing multiple homes shared the same phone circuit. When you picked up the receiver to make a call, you might discover your neighbors already engaged J 1* # X 1 •• s ' S«". ■f- •'A’ i t" — t J r ( I > *• / * I V (I W- 5 > ! X • b t I A » •< .J .f .A •9 1 I »■ » J -.r«' » -I • * A A i V tr •S' »:? a P- ►2 ti- r s t Km A I* iW .* £1 I t A 1^’ 'W •s TU A • > ♦ 1 * ■■ »TT?tK ** For many years, Hastings telephone operators climbed the narrow stairs at 105 E. State St. to take their place at one of three switchboard stations in the room above what is now Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro. A** Z • I ’if' ♦•J . b r* ' 7 I This stock photo of an early switchboard room I resembles that of Hastings. ’• II ( I b£ 4 >. (K I rV r# * 1 * 11 L 7 1929 A I J € I f - MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE CO r I • Distance Rates An urpritingly Low < A A' The Service b Surprisingly Fast •’ J J I ; * 'J. ( f ' *’ . , 3' r y 7 '.. I -• < I •J i , * «,« A :: U' ; •» 'k / 1 '« ' . I'.-. * * fl « A » « ( « 9 b X j t »• * Sl**v r « V Ml k .. A' *4 % b * » I e 9 Ri prf-'i •»' A 4 * . ow. ------- • M At ■“• •XM. AMU*, ton . VOM ■« __ MT cm. Kn. BM BAMM feOC* BAD cm. BA . % bMF A 'xjsr». rmum wg . An &« totbcfaMag _ njurr A * r hrh—w 400 «. al ciU 7<N> HAS1WGS rt 'b IT- /■ Zrwi I V , A X b fz ten, 70^ Ysu OB talk far TKUB MINUT pafato far the ram Am: « / <. ,* IR* . ■k. « 11 <1 • fl • « • p« I r fl '9 I i .» ar .$ A I I* ; . b 4i % < I •r in a conversation and would need to wait until they finished. Proper phone etiquette dictated that you did not listen in, but instead waited patiently for the line to become free. Of course, if ±e parties on the line were agreeable, a friendly voice might be invited to join the conversation. By this time telephone booths with public pay­ phones appeared, allowing anyone with the correct change in coins to make a private call. The first booths were made of wood and had a door to keep out the weather. In the 1950s, glass and aluminum replaced wood as the building material of choice, making outdoor phone booths commonplace. There were payphones on street comers, in our two laun­ dromats, in nearly every gas station, at Pennock Hospital, and neighborhood grocery stores around town. Payphones began to disappear in the mid2000s, and the last public payphone was removed in 2022. The decline of payphones was caused by a number of factors, including cell phones and vandal­ ism. In the days when every phone was a land­ line, social interaction had a different rhythm. Conversations—whether at the local diner or in a neighbor’s living room—were rarely interrupted by a ringing telephone. When the phone did ring, it was usually important. One-on-one conversations were more intentional and, in many ways, more trusting. We took each other at their word, with no expecta­ tion of real-time fact-checking or digital cross-refer­ encing. What was said often stood on its own merit, and memory—rather than an intervening search engine. Teenagers occasionally indulged in harmless tele­ phone pranks—asking if someone’s refrigerator was running, for instance—but these were more playful than malicious, a kind of social mischief that rarely crossed into cruelty. The anonymity and immediacy of today’s technology had no counterpart in that era. A voice on the phone was personal, recognizable and rooted in community. Even the idea of screening a call was unknown—every ring held the promise of a neighbor, a family member or a bit of local news. Telephone companies across the United States— including those serving Hastings—gradually transi­ tioned their numbering systems to comply with the newly established North American Numbering Plan (NANP). In Hastings, this meant shifting from the familiar 4-digit local numbers to the standardized 7-digit format—for example, changing from “1234” to a number like “945-1234.” This modernization effort likely occurred between 1950 and 1955, in step with a nationwide conversion. To ease the tran­ sition, Bell Telephone conducted public outreach and educational presentations, ensuring that residents understood and embraced the new dialing proce­ dures. Fast forward to the 2000s: As cell phone adoption surged nationwide, Hastings kept pace with the trend. Yet even into the 2010s, an estimated 70 to 80 percent of local households still maintained tra­ ditional landlines. Today, however, that number has dwindled to fewer than 20 to 30 percent, with most residents relying exclusively on mobile phones or internet-based calling. 1 still recall the first time I was caught off' guard at the grocery store, thinking the man next to me was striking up a conversation— only to realize he was wearing earbuds and speak­ ing to someone remotely. A quick glance around revealed others who also seemed to be talking to themselves. It was a striking sign of the times— when the private act of a phone call had suddenly become public, silent and nearly invisible. Today, telephones are no longer fixed to walls or tied to cords. You can purchase one in nearly any store, and the once-monolithic Bell Telephone sys­ tem has given way to AT&T and a host of compet­ ing carriers. Children now carry their own personal phones—devices far more powerful than the first computers—and nearly every phone doubles as a high-resolution camera. No longer just a tool for conversation, the modem phone is a multi-functional device, shaped by an ever-expanding world of apps. The Hastings schools must now grapple with how to revise phone-use policies while acknowledging both the challenges and the educational potential these devices bring to the classroom. Amid all this innovation, one promising trend has emerged: the encouragement to occasionally unplug—to set the phone down and reclaim a moment of quiet, personal connection in a world that seldom pauses. David Miller is a moderator for the “Hastings History” Facebook group. TB N ” - *1 ■! I ■ I ■ I ^w..... AB AB -M' 4 1^ TW ma m 4JB A U T4B M I 1 .Ci . . F r f » 1 a f * SvWMfl TftrtM e Habu D* mEi^ flflBflfcw MM M, TM b. l« .. I # 4 •*fc 4 4 t’ * A T * 1 * ’' f . ■ Jf • 1 i 1 / 1929 Banner I 1 J ' ' ■“ • lf‘- '.I t e < > » • '• / r This 1929 Bell Telephone advertisement in The Banner shows two ladies using “candlestick” phones. { i ♦ ♦ I’ t * ♦ 0 The invention of the rotary phone'reduced the need for an operator. I �y < 'A V t S P" ' ( 8 I II Thursday, February 1, 2025 r"'' f WWW HastingsBonner com I ■' 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Jean Mane Cook. Date of birth: June 12.1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Jean Marie Cook, died May 28, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented Io Brenda Steele, personal representative, at 214976 Perry Rd., Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 17. 2025 Brenda Steele 14976 Perry Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616-308-3864 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debf collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o’clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be t I l greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur­ chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the F'lounty register of deeds office or a title insurance €• mpany, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL­ LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively, “Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee"), dated February 10.2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan on February 19. 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun­ dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ­ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South­ west 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood­ land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3: Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section: thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 RR #08-15-005-300-05; 08-15-008-100-02; 0815-008-200-07 Notice is further given that the length of the re­ demption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af­ ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, exec­ utor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ­ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption I DNR: Spongy moths are waning, but keep an eye on your trees (and your picnic table) Bk weather is warming up in Michigan. which means it is time for beach days, picnics, l^TOcues.and fun times outside. WTiilc cv cryone. IS. welcome to enjoy the outdoors, some uninvited guests such as inv asi vc spongy modi ^11 fl These hungry caterpillars often group togethcrondeciduoustrees dwse that shed their leaves seasonally such as oaks. They car strip trees of leaves and release BB-sized pellets of ftass (droppings) on whatever is below. rhe most recent spongy moth outbreak reached its peak in 2021 but their numbers has e been declining for the last few years. In 2025, slate forestry officials expect to see some . , n u 1- . but the moth population should be declining. There may be some small piKkets of scattered defoliation in the Upper Peninsula, but Michiganders may see more defoliation from forest tent caterpillars than spongy moths. Native forest tent caterpillars emerge before spongy moths, on some iiluuQ, but uul they uivy can uui be w found louou feeding leeuingon some r V, . Ine Michigan Department of Natural k««ping watch over the defoliation by surveying roughly 20 million acres annually from the air. The acTeage of spongy molh dcloliation mapped across ihe stale for the past five years includes: •2024: 168,879 acres. • 2023: 156,000 acres. • 2022:386,(XX) acres. • 2021: 1,350,000 acres. • 2020:947,900 acres. TREATMENT OPTIONS . According to Michigan State University’s Enviroweatherpredictionmodel.spongymoth eggs should be finished hatching now in the 1 i 150 Ottawa Avenue NW Suite 1500 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-20 O the label tnstnictionsioaisivesafeanpiiQttiQii IXIN l PANK,STA\ safe Ifyou are in an infested area, knou tfiat it is In aeas where populations arc high, d is impossible to cwnplctely get rid of all spongy important to remember rhat healthy trees w ill moth caterpillars. Consider cost, safely and rebound, so mar .gaiK-nt efforts should he en\ in nimental heahh when vou are docidiru concentrated where the caterpillars w ill cause how to handle die insects ” «xKiir^ the most problems. t. . ... clbibing trees or usuw ‘ Helorc eggs hatch, inspevt decks, outdoor laddcni on any unstable surfaces to feet te eas furnim. fences and trc« (foe tising ------------------yoyj masMTx. <1 a F • ■ JB * Ik < I iw favorite outdoor areas) for tan-colored, fuzzy Focus on protecting young and xulneraWe egg masses about the size of a quarter Scrape trees first. Watering at least on« a week can ‘' egg masses into a bucket of help trees keep their Mgor any accessible soapy w aier or bum or buiy them. .. .. f>on<<oveniscpcMkides L'hooscthcright product in iK-ncM amcHmt for the srtuMian bv lunched followine the label instructions. In Michigait After hatching has occurred, use a broom the label is the law to sw-cep young" caterpillars into a bucket of It you foci ii is needed, ha\e larger trees soapy waler. Soak them in llie w alcr ovemighl treated by a certified professional. and then dispose, C aterpillar hairs can cause skin irritation, so C reate a tree trunk trap. C ut a strip ofburiap you may ant tn wear gio\ es hilc managing 18 inches wide and long enough to go anmnd caierpillare. the me tree tree trunk trunk and ana overlap. overlap. Tie 1 le aa siring string around around THE (XX)D NEWS the center of the band to make a® two **" layered layered Spong>’ moth outbreaks are cyclical and last skirt around the trunk. UTten the caterpillars up to three yeais. Populations will col lapse due to climb the tree to eat, they will get caught in the envimnmental t ital and fungal dtse^ and leband. You can then scrape them into a bucket main at unnoticeable levels for eight to 12 vears of soapy water and dispose. These cateipillan. feed for about six lo'eiohi These caterpillars feed for about six 10 eight If you decide to use a pesticide, use one weeks, usually slowing in midsummer, containing Blk (Bacillus thuringiensis var. fHardwoods that are atFected will usually kurstaki), a highly effective pesticide for releaf in mid-to laic July spongy moths but with little impact on humans. LEARN .MORE pets or beneficial insects. This pesticide should More information on spong> moth is a\ ailbe applied to the leaves of trees because it able at Michigan.gov Invasives. works when the caterpillars ingest it. Timing If furfher inlbrmalion is needed, email quesis everything, as this pesticide persists for only lions to DNR-FRD-Forest-Heallh'SMichigan. a couple weeks after application. It w orks best gov. Note that responses may be delayed due on young caterpillars and should be used within to high volume during the spring and summer onetotwoweeksofhalching.Besuretofollow — .'Michigan Department ofNatural Resouir Miu •’^7 I, t •rft. B A Dodge Ram truck with a “MAGA" sign and United States flags responds to the "No Kings" protestors marching along State Street in downtown Hastings Saturday. Photo by Brett Bremer . • t I I 4 41 t Jt 4', ' j 1/ * i t jrT i.r,' 4^ - ‘ . * A Mr <1 A * ♦ . r * 4'' * I► r r *. * -J r /' ri i I * * •* 5*'./J •4* .J 4 tt .H* ri’* f * ■ * •» : i I * >< ■ F4ra* I f I J- • f i I rift S' • ‘H r'« --1 u* * I I, I J- ir­ I t is » •F L» F ■ >..1 * 4** 1 cv .«l J < **• !*•* 1 I I s* <• 9 p I r . .. 1I 2^1’ H'va. 1 > ? I f *^1 J H a § L k!s ** k * K >• *1 A F f e-* l| J F* I lA I;, I V w >> *4 J ► J I 1 J .J I T k f ||»H * * 5 ri bl 38*» I 1 NOl&ffS 4 ■ •9 #71 •t I I ri \* Cl * >*w II No Kings” protesters look on during a rally at Thornapple Plaza in downtown Hastings Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jayson Bussa B J 1 •.t I • PT II I ♦ ! f I nycowii WSlBlf l) I k ■ I ™ a .‘2;^ usanGriMp '■S. coMsnrer] V*I* % r ■ Sr- 9 ' I tt 1 -g 85 J' <■ f• 4 -I I! t I r. f I c I' * IMS 4»i »? Ti u 4 J s « 5fS "■ V i r‘ ’ It 'ss; US. £co * 1 rmstU KWH Al I WAD 1 ' I smns I KWilSlSt 'Af/.t k* • < I I 4 t Ik I I s, 4 j J y Lj( K,r4.y! ■ I. t. I 1 speakers at the rally, is an economist from Alma who ran against Republican John Moolenaar in the 2024 race for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. He suffered a one-sided loss in the heav­ ily Republican district. Lynch, a Democrat, aims to earn the seat again in the 2026 mid-terms. Lynch’s message focused on empow­ ering individuals and encouraging open dialogue to help bridge divisions and find common ground. “The power of this country and the greatness of this country is not in our leaders. It’s not in our icons. It’s not in the beauty of our land. It’s in our people and our people are you,” Lynch said to cheers. When we initially think about ‘no kings’ w^hat comes to mind is the author­ itarian and fascist activities in the exec­ utive branch. Buf it goes deeper than that,” Lynch added. Lynch explained that a king mentality doesn’t necessarily originate at the high­ est levels of power; rather, any time an authority figure tries to take away some­ one’s ri^ts, it reflects a king mentality. •41^ T < •^t »• I I 8 •TWr s. / II. 'J ST’' I #11« 9 A ♦-r • -fc L* I I « X ** 4 h ,• ■ I i ^5 •♦n« i X «. •. -s,-. .1 :4, • .J < I « 5 Me •x « 4 < ’ < ■-fl X, ■\r. T A • ' » r I i» JMIf Ti I I I It -R b ?u s fc. r «■u ! * i 4 J T • V x' V t » 1 « ‘Sir;;’’ » 4 f.Sif *1 s I I 1 on 4i it( I 1 1. L I ■r■ ** M U.' 4-J s fe-,’T’U I ! p « *< * f *41 t*- 1 » v4 I « I X I XA .» t • t I -a Ml •u » M * if 4a t': As Lynch and other speakers addressed the crowd, several vehicles driving down State Street honked their horns in support. Protesters stood beside the street holding their signs. I i M k a 1 I I f immigrants who are going through like a rough time with the whole deporta­ tion, especially with the riots that are happening in California, and that’s expected to spread throughout different states,” Cano said. “So we’re just out here making sure that people are aware of what’s going on and also supporting education, because education is key and they’re trying to defund education, a lot of programs. It ail ties in. Immigration. Education. Medicaid. We need to stand up and protect all ±ese things that we have because once they take them away, it’s hard to get them back we’re out here supporting a friend who invited us.” He said it was his first time in Hastings, and he called it a beautiful place saying it was amazing to see “all the people coming together to support all these different issues.” The event coincided with a military parade in Washington D.C. Saturday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the United States Army, and pro­ testers commemorated that anniversary with a banner as well as their own handmade signs. Kicking off at Thornappie Plaza, the SI ■oup of protesters gathered to listen to speakers and participate in both chants and singing. 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The Constitution needs to go ahead and be looked at to be respected and followed.” Yearly held a sign reading, “No Kings, just equal rights for all” with artwork depicting a black cat holding a pride flag and swatting at a Republican party elephant logo topped by the president’s signature hairstyle. Indivisible event organizer Mary Beth Adyniec took a moment after the event to thank Hastings Chief of Police Dale Boulter for his team’s presence downtown throughout the afternoon. Officers from the Hastings City Police were stationed on street comers and a few patrolled the area in vehicles after watching over the opening rally at . Thornappie Plaza. Boulter noted -the unexpected size of the demonstration. Initial thoughts were that maybe 35 folks would attend. The number grew to 150 on the official Indivisible sign-up rolls, and the group swelled to two or three times that size. “iAmazing,” Indivisible financial chair Marshall Zebe, of Hastings, said of the crowd. “So many more than we were expecting. Originally, we had about 150 signed up and just seeing the crowd wrap completely around the courtho'.ise was insane. I guess it’s about three times that, probably.” “We’re a brand-new organization,” he added. “We’re just still trying to get a word out and joining on with the ‘No Kings’ rally, 1 think is what really helped boost us ... it was an amazing turnout, an amazing event.” President Trump had a handful of defenders downtown as well, many shouting their support from vehicles as the gathering at Thornappie Plaza turned into a march around the Barry County Courthouse and back to the plaza. The line of protesters stretched along at least three-quarters of the block surrounding the courthouse at its apex from the comer of S. Church Street and W. Court Street, west to S. Broadway Avenue, north to W. State Street and then back east beyond S. Church Street. A gentleman in a cardboard crown took some time to draw up some signs to protest the protesters in the Ace Hardware parking lot, and then rolled through the streets in his vehi­ cle reminding the demonstrators that “Obama deported 3 million,” with his sign. Issues with the way deportations are being handled brought Diego Cano from Dowagiac to participate. “We’re out here to support all the t <• '"fl • w I *9 I r « c ■■ ’tnwl- _ «»rr»^ieE Kk t f ► Ir ‘ Continued from Page 1 Dated: June 5,2025 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP Urwer Peninsula. If spongy m«h populatums arc arc aa concern concern in in your your arc.i arcj i!i! uv are multiple steps you cat lake to reduce ihcir impaa. DEMONSTRATION period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military ser­ vice member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you the telephone number stated in this notice. J <4 i (I have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at II I •w t �1 4 ■J b s ** <• 1 > > k Mb*--* Notice is given under section 3212 of the A s revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA _ 5 4 . k •n** (K 4 '$ »* r < V. of them, at a public auction sale to the 1 p z highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check t' at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 V'’a I > > \ ' I Vi 5 's I 1 M > / ; \' I I I 1 b / I *♦ < I I 4 V I I f 4 < >. J I t ’*'‘1 \ I '.4^ I » 7^ ^7 I •s. T I V J ! fl I To i I . I. .... . - ... 1 I * w I 4 - - .ojaGtei? > tr r I ’ 393Id2tt:> J t ) ?I f either of or a title insurance company, b>* 1 I I which may charge a fee for this information. I MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, a single woman Original Mortgagee; United SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting June 10,2025 Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda ! consent agenda F3eceived financial audit report Discussed township services Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:00 pm Submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor Gina McMahon, YMCA Recreation and Outreach Director, noted that 39 kids are signed up for golf this month and they are learning skills from the course pro Matt Townsley on Mondays and Wednesdays at The Legacy. More about how the YMCA and how local donors impact the community can be found at ymcaofbarrycounty.org. The Legacy also hosts the Barry Coun­ ty Junior Golf Association and PGA Junior League competitors throughout the summer. A few ofthe PG A Jr. League players were even able to take in some of the golf at the Meijer LPGA Classic last weekend at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont. Brett Bremer Sports Editor They’re affectionately known as “The GolfGuys” and their annual trip to north­ ern Michigan once again has helped raise funds for local youth golfers. The group, organized by Ron Martin and Ray Rose, enjoy friendly competi­ tion and camaraderie on multiple courses from May 28 to June 1. Each year, the group’s goal is to support the YMCA of Barry County youth golf program held at The Legacy in Hastings. The group provided the Y with $ 1,225 in donations this year which helped with financial assistance, appropriate equipment and course fees for the young players. 1' > •* i K Golf Guys' annual trip continues to help fund local youth golf I i I *■* V IS r contact the county register of deeds office I “The Golf Guys” gather together during their annual trip to northern Michigan The group raised over $1,200 for youth golf in the Barry County area through donations this year. I I X I 1 I J k -,* - ' I i * I _L-'-«B.r to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to ♦ «.• f I 'U'., b 'i. >■ N t 1 ; .J i fl 1 fl 5 s» i BBV J ) 4' ri iT. 1 % < ,1^ «< does not automatically entitle the purchaser *? \ J I T t a r fl the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale > 4 / \ » CL the mortgage may be greater on the day of •I \ '^' A' ; h; PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on I r b ‘ ;K mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part I ■>. that the following 236, MCL 600.3212, ■ J Vj 5 Il Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. <■ •M t • r 9 Thursday, February 1, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I States of America acting through the Rural Housing or successor Service agency. United States Department of Agriculture Date of March mortgage; 2004 05, Recorded on March 10. 2004 Recording Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred FortyTwo Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged premises; Located Hastings, Barry in the Township County and of described as: LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless MCL abandoned 600.3241a, in in accordance which with case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting June 9,2025 Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Tax Rate request L-4029 Audit engagement letter Budget amendment for audit services Resolution 2025-7 Primary Bank Depository Proceed with Wall Lake Weed control renewal Resolution 2025-8 Foreclosed properties Adjourned at 7:21 pm r r I •x. I 'ru k'«!i^ / ’A. I I*. fl i 1 f V r I I *1 fl f I i T- Ei ‘■5 f i * J 'T ? J / t 4 ■y -•*i^ 74 F'fl F► F mi ^wy ■ u I I I I f 4 J J 4 V I •** tT riio MB I Lakewood senior Bryan Aguilera is surrounded by family and teammates after signing on with the Muskegon Community College Wrestling program May 14 at Lakewood High School. I I I I ' i ........... -J a I Bior r .1 I » f I I Jou/n wi«n Su/n •* 4 I f/^ I -ilri.' r>r I I I 3 i I Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor S t " X J. ■ Ij J 111 * I • JI C’’ r». *• PflJ0K« A t m* ' t : ^.4.-. I ? 8H»U I I A * a rtbrw tafts r* t W5®®® It I, m>Ni J ■ .4 »I>NL©S 4h w* I' V4 I r Ja F’ I' • ..•i 1 < e s 4 1- k * l> ? • *-a 1 b r A [<4 I . 1 r I I !<* I •lb 1 I < ’If t /KG > a V » •Jr’ ?♦I I r X’ 5 -ft t w b I iSft^ * LI J iK. r 4 I I J •• s u { I^S I I -V i .. \ L \ 1 iQ'' • I .\ • -^IT^ J r. /J' J li '( /H’' ' .J rr. • •I i II f II i ■-r' X I * t *a I .1^ ? • • lie Htr *1 pkl:? I* mv: Vikings make plans to fill collegiate wrestling rooms I I f \ w. d.-- • Lakewood senior Joel Simon (seated center) is joined by Cornerstone University wrestling coach Chris Williamson (clockwise from top right), Lakewood head - coach Tony Harmer, Lakewood assistant coach Nic, Boucher and Lakewood assistant coach Tim Grove to celebrate signing with the Cornerstone Wrestling program May 1 at Lakewood High School. Photos provided II ? « i I • A* » I V If «« • l’ .f I * 4*1 4 r I * bi < :) r r’X, T y * t J ft a'^ •/ Al 1* .W' 1 HfeK * ’} II lb' T| ( 1 I f* 7 1 I I e’ * d At ■• •fl i, F MkK 1^ "l • »— I F*** ^<tf: [»• Brett Bremer Sports Editor * The Lakewood varsity wrestling team had one of its best seasons ever in the winter of 2024-25 and now some of the most talented members of the graduating class of 2025 have plans set to wrestle on the college level. Recent Lakewood High School gradu­ ates Bryan Aguilera and Korin Mitchell signed on with the Muskegon Community College Wrestling program last month during ceremonies at Lakewood High School and Joel Simon finalized his plans to join the Cornerstone University Wres­ tling program. They join LJ Rogers who finalized his plans to wrestle for Adrian College back in February. The Lakewood varsity wrestling team won conference, district and regional championships on its way to the MH­ SAA Division 3 State Semifinals. The Lakewood varsity girls’ wrestling team competed in duals for the first time this winter as well. Simon was ±e MHSAA Division 3 state runner-up at 215 pounds as a senior while compiling a record of 52-5. He was a four-time state qualifier in high school and a three-time state medalist. He was third at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals as a sophomore at 215 pounds and fourth as a junior. s» Jjl 1 li'" ■ S 4*’ t I !• *1 V y* V* f r I { i 1 s C •• r'<.' •i’ •1 sJ.b ' 4 4 s n=s I I iX; '■ I ► r k u-1 , I I i « I r • lU , Ji*" 1*^ A I f 1 I I jpr' ”M .* .* i*>* I ifr' 4^' r I 1 I jtf tp <• t* I « I I r I » k , I t• f .r*’ * I r r jTi:'! I I •v.; -I •’ I? .0- «r. < (,(f-- n .•n . > S* •n I* if! I r I I i f r J!'-’*-.- 1 V J I I •f I wl - ■'■ft. .J ' I I* I 1 z ! at J T i I f I r 1^ I t — . I , J ' -iW’ > T= ' 4* t a A*-' V ( J y-: n s' ^i.1 f ' Itisf ji f / J I I r I I •» O' r f I iLjf .r^ ' I* I I I I •.'W f I I I r I ( 1 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ S»i s In a shortened season at heavyweight, Aguilera was 14-5 as a senior and was a regional qualifier. Rogers had 39 wins in his senior season. Mitchell closed her senior, and only varsity wrestling season, with 27 victories including 26 by fall. “No one carried our team more,” said Lakewood girls’ coach Lane Allen after the season. I'' sq 1 J 5*^ m40 r c I *1 '2«a ft k J • I i It I I I* ■ft I 1 / I ii;r' I % I .\v 1 "• ■H' •i “r t If'. G- . rf < »• “T 1-^'^ ..li' II 'c 1^ borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24031216 GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Ji w'+>i •l the (06-05)(06’26) I I* 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, •3ihr** Lakewood High School senior Korin Mitchell celebrates signing to join the Muskegon Community College Women’s Wrestling program at Lakewood High School May 1. FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, July 17,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael David Soya, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2019, and recorded on December 26, 2019, as Document Number; 2019-012696, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 30, 2025 and recorded June 04, 2025 by Document Number: 2025-004591, . on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 15/100 ($59,210.15) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 10.12 chains South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; Thence South 16 1/2 feet: Thence East 3.162 chains; Thence North 16 1/2 feet; Thence West 3,162 chains to the place of beginning. Also conveying commencing 41 rods, 12.4 links South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22 of said Assyria Township; Thence East 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence South 12 rods 16.2 links; Thence West 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence North to beginning, all in Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Commonly known as: 13165 S M-66 HWY, BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 19, 2025 Randall S, Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25M100398-1 (06-19)(07-10) NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Rve and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3. 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according Io the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined in abandoned accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 5,2025 File No. 25-007226 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48064 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 f (06-05)(06-26) i �I 1 10 Thursday, February I, 2025 NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OP SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so. will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East Vz of the Southeast 14 and the Southeast 14 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast 14 of the Southeast 14 of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North 14 of the North 14 of the Northeast % of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Property"). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public ■auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay tn cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is" and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5, Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at; William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated; May 27,2025 (06-05)(07-10) GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM THE HASTINGS BANNER 1-1 www.HastingsBanner.com ■ I* r* s X.s MHSAA now registering officiais for 2025-26 The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2025-26 school year. The MHSAA registered 8,891 of­ ficials for the 2024-25 school year, another of a recent series of increases as registrations continue to trend back to pre-COVID totals. All officials who register may sign up for up to two sports as part of their registration. Officials also will receive membership in the National Associa­ tion of Sports Officials (NASO), which comes with a variety of educational and training resources and the NASO’s Shield liability insurance that will pro­ vide $6 million in coverage for officials while they are working both MHSAA and non-MHSAA events. For new and returning officials, a $70 fee covers registration for up to two sports. Officials may register for addi­ tional sports at $16 per sport. To avoid a $30 late fee, all fall sport registration applications must be re­ ceived by Aug. 18, 2024. Winter sports registrations must be received by Nov. 17 to avoid the late fee, and spring sports registrations must be received by March 25, 2026. Online registration can be accessed by clicking “Officials” on the home page of the MHSAA Website at mhsaa.com. More information about officials regis­ tration may be obtained by contacting the MHSAAby phone at (517) 332-5046 or by e-mail at register(gmhsaa.com. There is an officials’ registration test for first-time officials, derived from the MHSAA Officials Guidebook. New officials and those who didn’t officiate during 2024-25 also must complete the online MHSAA Principles of Officiat­ ing course. Additional exams must be taken by those registering for football or basketball for the first time or those who were not registered for those sports during the previous school year. Links to the Officials Guidebook, Principles of Officiating presentation and the football and basketball mechanics manuals can be found by following the “New Offi­ cials” link on the Officials page of the ♦A*. ft I i V > « t ' *'7 V r , J ■ •rV J'' i 4 r f J I b 1 I t- r I lu ■ > I ft-. I F *5 A I The Michigan High School Athletic Association is now registering officials for the 2025-26 school year. Tony Joostberns was one of nearly 9,000 officials working high school sports in the state of Michigan last school year. 1 ' I I uXM ' ' I -E iO i X t rr s MHSAA Website. There also are opportunities to officiate for students at least 14 years old and in grades 9-12 through the MHSAA Legacy Program. Juniors and seniors may offici­ ate subvarsity contests, while freshmen and sophomores may officiate contests at the middle school/junior high levels. Mentor officials will work events with Legacy participants to provide guidance and support. Find information on the Legacy Program by clicking “Officials Registration” on the Officials page of the MHSAA Website and reading under “Stu­ dent Legacy Program Requirements.” •BB A* /I I •lie I f*T •J* I V. I - J * X . I * < r. ft s 1 -414 I v> .'7 u fl*' ulUI A Waterways Grant funding to help fund Delton boat ramp 'f. , - t I J [ I I I ♦ JIA •!» J*-’ 1^4 j 4 « Jr t * '♦ “U^'* r I M /• • V. 1 Delton is one of 12 communities throughout the state getting a share of $3.8 million in Waterways Grant Program funding to boost recreational boating the the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced last week. This year, projects in Alger, Baraga, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Huron, Mackinac, Macomb, Mason and Sanilac counties were approved PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE •4 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on July 10, 2025, commencing at 7:00 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IFYOU AREA MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement - Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bar^ County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM a.m./p.m. on June 26, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Leroy S. Martinez of Barry County, Michigan, Mortgagor to Kellogg Community Credit Union dated the 13th day of August, 2018, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 22nd day of August, 2018, tn Document No. 2018-008112 of the Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal of $189,442.57 plus accrued interest at 5.62500% percent per annum. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Johnstown, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Beginning at a point in the highway running along the Southerly side of Rne Lake distant North 87 degrees 15 minutes West, 122 feet from the Northwest comer of the recorded Plat of Shore Acres Plat No. 1, on the Southwest fraction of Section 29, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, running thence South 87 degrees 15 minutes East, 69.2 feet; thence South 16 degrees 15 minutes East, parallel with and distant 3 feet Easterly from the East side of Cottage, a distance of 155 feet; thence South 73 degrees 45 minutes West 56 feet to Weed's East Line; thence North 19 degrees 15 minutes West, along Weed’s East line, 176.8 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all right, title and interest of first parties in and to the land between the Northerly extension of Easterly and Westerly lines of parcel herein described and Fine Lake and subject to the rights of the public in and to the highway running over and across the Northerly end of the parcel herein described. Commonly known as: 60 East Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Tax ID: 09-029-022-00 If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower, pursuant to MCLA 600.3278 will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 29, 2025 By: Benjamin N. Hoen #P-81415 Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 5990 West Creek Road, Suite 200 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216-739-5100 Fax: 216-363-4034 Email: bhoen@wellman.com WWR#; 25-000381-1 (05-29){06-19) 4 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mail­ ing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Town­ ship Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone mes­ sage prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s)4o be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner, Dan Rogers, 12705 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a Spe­ cial Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant property and failing to meet the size requirements pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20"Residential Accessory Buildings" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is unaddressed with an unassigned parcel number split from parcel 08-007-006-50,12705 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, Ml 49080. The subject site is currently zoned R2- Medium Density Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting Is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasdnable auxiliary aids and services, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Indi­ viduals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 LEGAL NOTICE FOR 2025 BARRY COUNTY CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION The Barry County Conservation Easement (BCCE) Board is pleased to announce the 2025 application cycle for the Barry County Farmland Preservation Program. Deadline for submission is FRIDAY, August 1, 2025 at the Barry County Administration Office. The BCCE program was created to help landowners place conservation easements on their parcels to permanently preserve important farmland and natural land. Landowners retain ownership of their land and may receive compensation for their conservation easement based on a state approved appraisal of their land. Participation is completely voluntary. A land owner work shop is scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Tyden Center Community Rm., 121 S. Church St., Hastings. Interested landowners may obtain an information packet and application for this voluntary program by contacting Heather Wing at 269-275-2351 or heatherlwinq@gmail.com. for projects that include marina ren­ ovation, dock replacements, seawall improvements, fuel tank replacement and engineering studies. The grant award will help cover the cost of ramp replacement at Upper Crooked Lake Park in Prairieville Township. The grant amount requested through the program was $28,000 to cover half of the $56,000 project. “Michigan is surrounded by 20% of the world’s fresh water and defined by our lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastj lines,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “There’s nothing more quintessentially Michigan than getting out on the water for a day fishing, boating or just having fun. These Waterways grants will open Michigan’s great outdoors to more Michigan families and make our state a better place to live, work and play. Let’s keep working together to protect Michigan’s treasured natural resources and pass them on to fijture generations.” The funding is made possible through the DNR Parks and Recreation Divi­ sion’s Waterways Grant Program, which began in 1949 with the goal ofexpanding the harbor system along the Great Lakes and boating access sites throughout the state. Today, the system includes more than 1,200 state-sponsored boating access sites, 19 state-managed harbors and 63 local state-sponsored harbors of refuge along the Great Lakes. “Michigan is home to great boating and fantastic freshwater recreation op­ portunities,” said Kristen Kosick, DNR Parks and Recreation Division chief. “We have residents who live on the - ■ water, those who travel all over the state to boat and visitors who come here from around the world because it’s the Great Lakes State. Our beautiful state offers outdoor recreation opportunities and picturesque views not found anywhere J ;’ else, so it’s critical that the DNR helps invest in and fund Michigan’s harbors and boating access sites for the benefit of all.” Local units of government and state colleges and universities are eligible to apply for grant assistance for recreation­ al boating improvements and develop­ ment at grant-in-aid harbors and public boating access sites. The grant-in-aid program provides matching funding to help support quality recreational boating infrastructure. Communities are asked to match 50% of required funds. The Waterways Program Grants webpage shows the full list of2025 Wa­ terways Grants/description of projects. The grants are funded through the Michigan State Waterways Fund, a restricted fund derived primarily from boat registration fees and a portion of Michigan’s gas tax that supports the con­ struction, operation and maintenance of public recreational boating facilities. The application period for the next round of Waterways Grant Program funding is due April 1,2026. -BB T »i > s r’ n ISS* ({iiecW. r .1? z 1 D; I*? t - ^>1? J > I -.1 * I > I J { f ■.'riiSfX I • 1 II I I I I 1 olionN bnB 73ia«i J i-' 1 .fc 4 "T /KapI tk i: } - ‘ i I y/f l« -r. 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Ji ) » f 4 b i i J 4tx J * k T BI t e “1 I r u 731> ( c • )I I* fl 1 4 ^ofr3 i Hl* :^'-- ■ I f f I .'■U Kff J 't , E I I' • *1 1 ) ,•5 ♦ ♦ 1 Tft I if I *1 11111 V I 1/' '.J K I Jlif 4. i* I �? 1 1 k ♦ V ' I•1 SPORTS T Thursday, June 19, 2025 THE H * r !C BANNER WWW HastingsBanner ccrrt 11 -X *4> *• lb ) * Watson throws herself onto Olivet U. track team ' Ik. m Brett Bremer Sports Editor 2 '9 xiiq V nt'/-' ’• il.'-riL . 'Xi I , There was steady progress for recent Hastings High School graduate Zoe Watson in the discus circle throughout four years of varsity track and field. She’ll hope for more of the same at Olivet University, Watson siened on with the Comets last month to join their Women’s Track and Field program next season. “I ±ink they have a good criminal justice program, and I really like the environment and like the campus,” Watson said. She said she wants to study criminal justice because “I think that’s one way I can directly make a difference in my community.” Watson closed her senior season with a personal record of 97 feet 9 inches in the discus and 29-5 in the shot put. She was fifth at the Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference Championships this spring in the discus and tenth in the shot put, and she was a regional medalist in the discus. She added nearly ten feet a year throughout high school in the discus after only getting one season ofthrowing in the shot put during middle school due to Covid. Her first competitive throw her freshman season went 62-6 in the discus. She had a throw as far as 70-1 before the season was up, got to 82-1 her sophomore spring and then 92-6 as a junior. 51- h « i.. nUJy/! ' no 1 '•^ I / * I ( I S' •f I I rJ. •r ? » ? I. i /' 1 I 4’, J I I 1 I . M• ri« ’ ‘■il I I I I u I * % t IB * k ) I ' S.1 I I I ’J •, f •>! 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J i f I •< hM It •" J.-J is’ .-J ■ ■r: 1 1 .a I £iEW* * rr <? 4 w-M • Y. l« I »• I? r* X a' » I" after practices to work on technique and mental improvements, and she credited him with really helping to boost her confidence. Collegiate track and field also includes javelin and hammer throws. I messed around withjavelin a couple years ago, but that’s mostly for sprinters because you have to be kind of fast to do it, but 1 think I’ll be good at hammer. I’m really looking forward to that,” Watson said. Throughout high school, Watson has also been a part of the Hastings High School basketball, sideline cheer, com­ petitive cheer and girls’ swimming and diving programs. r U .' I *>5P’ f xi'isbs^^. < noting her improvements. “I think I’ve done a good job at getting those through, and getting out of my head a lot. In the past couple of years I’ve been in my head and I’ve been doing a lot better at getting out of it.” She was hoping to hit the 100-foot mark before the end of her senior sea­ son, but came up just short of that, but she really enjoyed her final spring with the track season. Watson said it was the most cohesive throwing group that the Saxons have had throughout her high school years. Watson said she was really apprecia­ tive of Hasting track and field throws coach Jamie Murphy spending extra time I ••i WT t by her sister’s name in the story on the TK softball team’s district semifinal contest with Wayland on page 8 ofthe June 5 edition ofthe Hastings Banner. Kylee Hoebeke, the Thomapple Kellogg varsity softball team’s senior shortstop, was incorrectly identified f. 'A' TBA. F *< I z-l AM n ♦ 2:ia B. ignea*'. <77 A I flF* tii f J / > !• I I? ■t I I f > h. I _______ 7 / . tA b B: ; II- . 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I• t f • r I The Saxons won their first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference boys’ bowling championship last winter, and now a couple of Saxons will try and help Kellogg Community College chase championships. Recent Hastings High School graduates Miles Lipsey and Hunter Pennington both last month signed on to join the Bru­ in Men’s Bowling program next season. Lipsey was a four-year varsity bowler for Hastings and earned spots in the state finals at the end of his sophomore and junior seasons. He rolled a high game of 241 in his senior season and averaged a score of 174 pins per game this season. Lipsey was the runner-up at the 2025 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Singles Championship. Pennington was the anchor for the Saxons throughout his senior season and closed the year with a scoring average of 180 per game. He had a high game of 253 in his senior season. 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Thomapple Kellogg High School honored a group of 18 senior student athletes who will continue their playing days on the collegiate level during the annual senior signing day event last month. Harmon and Hoebeke are headed to Grand Valley State University, Harmon to run the hurdles for the Laker Women’s Track and Field team and Hoebeke to play for the Laker Women’s Softball team. Ava Crews, another track and field and cross country stand-out for TK, will join Harmon in the GVSU running programs. Draaisma is the lone member of the group headed to a university competing on the NCAA Division 1 level with his decision to join the Chicago State Uni­ versity Men’s Track and Field program. Draaisma, who didn’t start running competitively in high school until the spring of his junior season, was the OK Gold Conference Champion, the Barry County Meet Champion and an individual state qualifier in cross country as a senior, his lone season of running varsity cross country at TK. His junior track and field season he was the OK Gold Conference runner-up in the 1600-meter run and a Division 2 state qualifier in the 800-meter run. This spring, Draaisma won the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run at the OK Gold Conference Championships, placed fourth in the 3200-meter run. “Initially, I just emailed a bunch of schools around and kind of see saw who would respond,” Draaisma said. “They □ 89791rtt J * ■ S * "T kb ! f I* 4 V « Hi r r UHa.. I .1 ' i ftMftMl I J > * <_ 4- » - XI • vl 2 I I i I r J I r' s. I « Tikc( ft* B El. n* A»> T <• I • « I t J d I I I I I 1 < « i 2 ) i i Thornapple Kellogg High School celebrated its senior athletes who have earned the chance to compete in collegiate athletics in the high school auditorium with a signing day event last month. The group included (front from left), Abby Dumond, Aubrey Hawks, Kylee Hoebeke, Lydia Schilthroat, Brooklyn Harmon. Kenzie Bouma, Lucas McNabnay, Jacob Draaisma, (back) Ava Crews, Emma Gibson. Ailana Leos, Hunter Tietz, Isaac Ruth, Jacob Davis, Bradley Moreman, Brody Wiersma and CJ Lennert. Missing from photo is Simeon Biltawi. Photo provided' eieiDMu. 1 I I. / .-/n *. ‘ I (- iwwenT 1 1 *mm4< J -iTIbOd ! '• .-I O005L I I i :.S£gi, bsbtvraiDtod^ 4^ > I The Trojan group also included CJ Lennert (Olivet Nazarene University Football), Lucas McNabnay (Aquinas College baseball), Aubrey Hawks (Alma College swimming), Abby Dumond (Alma College diving), Hunter Tietz (Davenport University swimming), Mackenzie Bouma (Grace Christian University softball), Lydia Schilthroat (Grand Rapids Community College basketball), Isaac Ruth (Grand Rapids Community College soccer), Simeon Biltawi (Grace Christian University soccer), Emma Gibson (Albion College wrestling) and Ailana Leos (West Florida University golf). The list includes all-conference hon­ orees, captains, all-state award winners and more. missed that honor. Hoebeke was named honorable mention all-state at shortstop in Division 2 this spring for the Trojan softball program. Harmon and fellow 2025 graduate Brody Wiersma were named this year’s OK Conference Athlete of the Year award winners at TKHS. Wiersma, who missed out on competing in football, basketball and baseball throughout his senior season due to an injury sustained on the Troj ans’ first offensive drive ofthe fall football season, is looking forward to getting the chance to return to the baseball field next season for the Aquinas College Saints. Wiersma is one of three TK baseball players headed to the next level, joined by Bradley Moerman (Trine University) and Jacob Davis (Alpena Community College.) called me back and I talked to them and I went on a visit there. I love the area, kind of getting out of the smaller town just to feel it for college. It seemed like a great place to go.” Harmon, who became the Trojans’ first ever Division 1 state medalist this spring with a seventh-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles at the track and field finals, is looking forward to progressing with her technique and speed a little closer to home, “I didn’t want to go super far away from home just because my family and I are really close,” Harmon said. “So I felt like it was a good fit. I can be away, but still super close. They have a really good track program and the facilities are super nice, and I love their coaches.” Crews earned all-state honors in cross country last fall, and Draaisma just f5*5 r * 1 »3ifi I '-fUi fiioit ' d r boas&fi,^ {/iewii J ‘jnaiaui/, j I t ^MJupA) vle z. lornnorte jfl-aa iT.nnt rinatj /J I’Uriroo 1 finiA(t^zri: I ■3riuA,'i .idsaad-saati,, i «/ bnornuCI I. J j,/,. 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SOLAR BUILDING INSTALLED hiiiuiim^ jbbX I i------* L. e< Ji k « «» __ t •.v: LIVE ENTERS FOURTH WEEK IV* IJ r tol 1 • t i IJ PAGES 4 PAGES PAGE 4 I 4 t INVASIVE SPECIES TOPIC OF NEXT BIOBLITZ '*r.' —' jesw* A • •->!■ . . •fl Hastings Public Library te Street I • V- ^F* ■ •( 'V. .<J 1 THE HASTINGS r«i*“ t fl i: J V VOL. 170, NO. 61 16 .Ot^ .0^' -K?v r f r t I, r wv/w HasftngsBanner.com By the end of this year, officers with the Barry County ShcrifTs Office, along with corrcciions officers al the Bany County Jail, will all be sporting new, body-worn cameras thanks to a purchase approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners at its regular meeting this week. The purchase agreement approved on Tuesday includes 30 new in-car cameras, 22 new' in-car radios, the repurposing of 11 current in-car radios, four additional desktop radios, 36 new portable radios, the repurposing of current Kenwood radios to jail fc.. L J A 4 V J?. IL* s% ■ ■a . g. f L * r K / *■ f I t 4 / .. i»<Tt..^rT3f7» ■ c .-War •i B '. J ’/totj ®ifr ■ J r, ftOYmain^t . r 1 . zr I fit >^te38S3taUMCNN|MiB|^ - SINCE 1856 $1.50 ) MMHtoMwtfrR er/Tt) I h^mMMR « The Barry County Board ol Oxrmssioners voted this week to approve the purchase of body caneras, in-car cameras, mobile and in-car radios fa the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Pictured here at last week's Oxnmrttee of the Whole meeting is Sheriff Dar Leaf discussing the department's need fa the purchase pm« b» iw»y iwiMd Commissioner Catherine Getty was absent. An unbudgeied purchase of this size is unusual at this point in the budget cycle. Recent events helped push the purchase up in priority for commissioners. Radio encry ption stiindards arc changing in the fall, and Motorola is including sleep discounts not offered b> competitors for the full technology package. In Oclober, Barry* County Sheriffs Department officers were involved in an officer-involved shooting in Delton. Though offi­ cers were cleared of any wrong­ doing in that event, the need for See APPROVE on 6 staff and 46 bod> cameras. Of those 46 cameras, 21 will be used by Barry County Jail staff. The rest will go to BCSD officers. The county is purchas­ ing the upgraded equipment from Motorola and Crouch Communications. Because the purchase came mid-budgel year, the county plans to finance the purchase. Counly Administrator Eric Zuzga proposed financing the purchase with a $848,358.73 installment purchase agreement from Highpoint Community Bank for three years with an interest rale of 3.99 percent. That pur­ chase agreement was approved unanimously, 7-0, on Tuesday. Malty Miclwd Editor •H.'S* BARRY COUNTY Commissioners approve body cam and radio purchase s rienoiaaimmoO I THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, June 26, 2025 .<v .. . -n i ■V-’, .I”' DEVOTED TO BANNER ! I I . 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The 52-ycar-old Riddle, who already had a lengthy criminal history dating back to when he was 15, was back in Barry County District Court 56B again before Judge Michael Schipper on Wednesday, June 18. That's after the stale court of apj)eals last year moved lo vacate his conviction for armed robbery, the highest charge resulting from a series of crimes Riddle allegedly committed in August 2021 while leading authorities on a high-speed chase from Hastings to Woodland, where he then barricaded himself inside a gas station as part of See JUDGE on 2 A it. * ' ! Molly Macleod Editor 1 I I a « p l' tv k J (< I ITie City of Ha.stings and Rutland Township arc nearing an agreement that would bring a Meijer grocery store to the comer of M-43 and M-37 west of Hastings. Members of the Hastings City Council voted unanimously, 9-0, on Monday lo agree in principle to the general terms of a 425 agreanent with Rutland Township that would include the Meijer property with similar revenue-sharing terms as previous 425 agreements between the parlies, rclainagc of the existing sewer agreement, and a new water agreement lo include provision of serv ice for Meijer only. Monday’s vole comes after nego­ tiations between the Iwo boards held last week. “One of die reasons we brought diis tonight is because wc want to show Rutland Township that we are willing to work with them. I was in negotiations w ith (City Manager) Sarah (Moycr-Calc) and (Community Development Director) Dan (King) and I thought they went great. We agreed on pretty much everylhing. I think it's going lo be a good deal for every­ body,” said .Mayor David Tossava. “It's the first lime we’ve had something that both sides agree on,” Moyer-Cale .said. TTie tentative agreement now See MEIJER on 3 I I w $ ES 4 ' 6 'T >> -»• « 4L 1 r-r f I « ; I » to I 5ft ?4 1 OiriMOAM'l ^4 a; • 5. • J r> r 1 ‘J •JI to __________ r > * f * >.• < A. ‘■"1 j Attorney Michael Faraone (left) of Lansing argues before Judge Michael Schipper on behalf of his client. Timothy Riddle (middle), during a sentencing hearing in Barry County District Court 56B on Wednesday, June 18 Riddle was being resentenced on four felony charges stemming from a 2021 high-speed chase and standoff that ended in Woodland. Photo hy Donals ManshoU J >» J Hastings City Council votes to move forward with Meijer 425 agreement I _'2X CF ■ *« «• ^^0 to to 4 a: • to J?- 1 1 1 d loortse boow9)j£j < *s Lakewood school board considers changes to public comment policy *5 Ma^MMatoMl X -^1 A > ■T * • 11« daat) lc>Tr/ . TO>^i t m i A M ffW K .7a»>S»OB?5i Ittte aMM (X^«w4<l«di Jnbni bnmb i • •?- Staff Writer ■k •• I Dennis Mansfield I t< t '>iaa6 itoriaB Mar I w ; -u I T >«•» «•».Ji ‘.TO; a ■QEr*. .'•'T { I I WMdb •1 I. a t 1 « f ] % «M. 'd; X ■1 J a. ' I « M* I J 7»J 45 v .'•» After a recent verbal clash with a slate representative, as well as with district residents, the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education is consid­ ering revamping its public comment policy. Currcnlly, residents or guests attend­ ing LPS board meetings arc allowed lo participate in one of two public com­ ment periods, with any remarks being strictly limited to just three minutes. But at the board's June 23 meeting at the Lakewood High School Media Center, school board members dis­ cussed lengthening the time for public comments to five minutes per person, as well as allowing for a one-minute grace period. “I was pleased to see you put this on the agenda,” said district resident Linda Butler, who said she heard that several people had been “cut off' when addressing the school board. “Adding more time would be appropriate. “You’re saying you value (public input). You want lo hear it all,” she added, “I really hope you change the policy.” Jodi Duils, LPS superintendent, said one of her staff members researched the issue, only to find there's not one set standard. There arc a variety (of lime limits),” Duits said. “Most are three minutes, but there are some with five minutes.” But, Trustee Adam McArthur added restricting comments to just three min­ utes and then cutting off individuals. See POLICY on 4 It * > I r. 4 *• V. ■I w '1 4 t f a * 1 I*?’*? >+ J . 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TA'. • ’IT T 4 i 1 �J <— I { 2 Thursday, June 26, 2025 HHE HASTINGS BANNER First Gun Lake art competition underway Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer 4 Mitten sculptures are popping up at local businesses around the Gun Lake area. It’s the first art competition of its kind in the community. Gun Lake Business Association President Deb Timmerman remembers the first discussion of bringing art to the Gun Lake community. “This is the first In our Tourism Task Force, we discussed how we could bring art to the lake,” Timmerman said. “After chatting about what we could do that was different from other small cities and townships, Terry Cole came up with the mitten idea and had someone fabricate them. Together, we partnered to bring the project to life.” Cole is the co-owner of Chief Noonday Car Park in Yankee Springs and also the co-chair of the new Gun Lake art competition with the “Painted Peninsula: Gun Lake Artistry” contest idea which requires a fabricated Michigan mitten and local businesses. “As the sculptures began to take shape with each artist’s touch, it was incredible to see how much heart and hometown pride was poured into them,” Cole said. “Every piece tells a story, not just of Michigan, but of the people and places that make the Gun L^e community so special. I hope it inspires others to explore, connect, and appreciate the cre­ ativity all around us.” The new art competition invites local residents and businesses to creatively paint sculptural renditions of Michigan’s iconic Lower Peninsula. The final entries for the competition are in but anyone who wants to do so without competing can still participate. Call Cole at 616- «i X A ■ •'? ♦ f t *1 a standoff, which also involved a volley of gunfire. According to news reports, Riddle racked up 28 counts of criminal offenses overall, many of which were felony firearms charges. And, Schipper originally had sentenced Riddle to just shy of 50 years in prison at a hearing in the fall of 2022. As a result of the appeals court ruling, however, Riddle was back before Schipper on June 18 to be resentenced on four felony charges, including discharge of a firearm in a building, a felon in possession of a firearm, a felon in possession of ammunition and malicious destruc­ tion of property more than $1,000 and less than $20,000. Riddle’s attorney, Michael Faraone of Lansing, asked the court for leniency, stating his client was not looking to hurt anyone when the crimes occurred. “We accept the gravity of the offense,” Faraone said. “He never intended to hurt anyone. He was looking to commit suicide. “But, he didn’t hurt people,” the attorney added. “He scared peo­ ple.” Faraone said Riddle was himself a victim, having been “raised in prison” after being convicted of the murder of an elderly woman in Wayne County when he was just 15 years old. Riddle was reportedly tried as an adult and sentenced to life in prison at the time. However, after nearly 30 years behind bars, he was paroled in 2017 when the United States Supreme Court ruled that law allowing for life sentences for juveniles was unconstitutional. Riddle didn’t last very long on the outside, though, having several run-ins with the law that led up to tfre, fateful night in 2021. * a. Ti T —— r-'-■J. —II Mitten sculptures are popping up at local businesses around the Gun Lake area. It's part of the first art competition of its kind in the communify. This mitten is one of many that can be found around the lake. Photo by Karen Turko-Ebrighl 262-^^11 or visit gunlaketourism.com/ events for more information. Sculptures will be displayed within a one-and-a-half-mile radius of Gun Lake, creating a public art trail throughout the summer. Visitors and locals alike will be encouraged to explore the displays and vote for their favorite entries via a QR code located near each sculpture. Public voting will take place from July 5 through Labor Day. Awards will be presented in two categories: Best Residential Entry and Best Business He f* ■> It I V fi • 99I •Z ]** t. fJ t " ■t \ tt 1 I •4 f If *" -i. I -4 ( 6 4 > r/ « 1 I if I I 4• </ v* n? 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Michigan Avenue 1 L j J[ *w 4 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL & k^ >• r L you {vt£ inaited ta jcin fAe daaa of 19SC^fi 45*^ 3tigh School Steunion. CLASS OF 1980 REUNION «( / 9 ✓ Multi-Year Reunion sponsored by class of 1980 July 5.2025 - doors open at 6pm - until midnight When: I ! r What <4 > < * » ir- •A I 44 f TS T I K *<4 4 : ' .'tc That’s when Faraone argued that Riddle was “trying to motivate the police to shoot him,” after he became distraught over a failed romantic relationship, a relation­ ship that had led him to Barry County. Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County prosecuting attorney, said she “wholeheartedly” disagreed with the appeals court decision and was seeking the longest possible prison sentence - again - for Riddle. “All he did was scare, terrorize people,” Pratt said afterward. “He was found guilty of many, many things. “He’s a bad man.” While stating he didn't “dislike Riddle, Schipper sentenced him to 152 to 600 months on the felony charge of discharging a firearm, and 19 to 76 months for each of the other three felony counts. “He’s maxed out,” Pratt said. The sentences will reportedly be served concurrently, with Riddle receiving credit for 683 days for time served. “I do think it’s important to send a message,” Schipper said. “You don’t get another chance in this lifetime.” Still, Schipper said he also sym­ pathized with Riddle. “He had his first relationship when he was 50 years old and he picked the wrong person,” the judge said. “It was a bad situation. “I feel bad for Mr. Riddle,” Schipper added. “Believe it or not, it was good to see you, Mr. Riddle. I wish you the best.” But Pratt later said she was happy to see Riddle being led back to prison after last Wednesday’s hear­ ing. “We’re glad he’s gone again,” Pratt said. “Hopefully, this will be the end of it. “I hope he doesn’t get out.” Contributing writer Jayson Bussa contributed to this report. i I IIN Continued from Page 1 I ■ t •- '< t JUDGE '•J 1 celebrate ±is beautiful place around us,” Timmerman said. 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With one year under his belt as Hast­ ings Area School System’s superinten­ dent, Dr. Nick Damico is now looking forward to his next three years at the helm of the district. HASS Board of Education members met Monday night for Damico’s first evaluation since being selected as the district’s leader in April 2024. Damico took over for the late Matt Goebel, who died in May last year. Board members agreed on Monday to give Damico an “effective” rating — the highest possible rating a su­ perintendent can achieve. They also agreed to extend Damico’s contract for another three years. Full details of Damico’s evaluation, including goals for the coming year, will be shared at next month’s board of education meeting, said Board President Luke Haywood. Damico said he is looking forward to what’s ahead. it’s a good time. “It’s exciting We just finished our strategic plan, so we had a good year. Our sinking fund passed — that was our primary objec­ tive this year,” Damico said. “I think we’re very pleased with the community support for the sinking fund. That was a really big deal, so we’re very proud of that.” Damico said the recently passed strategic plan will guide his and district staffs work for the next five years. He said he was proud of the collaborative A. u k ti I» I J. 'vSr/ ,r I *1 J 3 ••A ■<K I, ■ It .|i 1 -x: *x I t I 1 & r Ik lb 1 1 I s T“ ’r c i ) I J > I I 1 r“^ ■1- - • • J Hastings Area School System Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Amy Singleton goes over the 2025-26 budget at Monday’s board of TZ“. ’ .'fe'i I g 1“^ r^’ I ■♦'lew r’’-n *w* education meeting. Photo by Molly Macleod JI ( V« K < ■ft Hastings Area Schools adopts 2025-26 budget -r Bfl •a Molly Macleod J___ i *, » J f I f Editor n 'S I f - I 1 >- k » ■svHi “*^ •. 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"■ isvzjj I I ( f 4 s £if '-^\ i ■ n " 1 J Br ft« =47J -UllU ♦ 1 ft 1 I 4^ J ! I t Q? r- -'lU lif I ♦ I :f • r I I b’lr'' I f ! I 4 ' »1 I 'jl ei . '.T -/i U‘^1' r- ’t c I 'i f I i P • 4^, II if. c iHBij tr I A rr* '213Cflfci t4 VJti ' IF L 1*• • »•' I'f {2 I of issues facing the district that led to its current financial crunch. One issue the district is facing is declining enrollment across all grades. HASS expects to lose 71 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) students in the coming school year. Additionally, schools across the state are no longer receiving Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds in 2025-26. Trustee Brad Tolles expressed his fi^stration with the state’s budget-making process. Because the state has not yet adopted a budget, districts are forced to estimate how much they will receive in FTE fimding when making their bud­ gets. That “guess” is why districts often borrow money to meet cash flow needs for the year ahead before state budgets are finalized. HASS board members, waiting for word from the state, voted in favor of a $3,300,000 state aid anticipation note at Monday’s meeting. “Worst-case scenario, being conserva­ tive, we are looking at a 7% fund balance. Which, in my opinion, is unacceptable,” said Haywood. “I will vote to support the resolution because we have to have a budget. But we will be making changes, and we will aggressively be making some cuts. And so, it’s going to be a difficult process. But rest assured, just because the budget resolution says we have a 7% fund balance, it’s not acceptable. So, we’re going to have to figure out where we can start making some sacrifices and work at achieving financial stability.” Board members agreed the effort to put HASS back in stable financial standings will take multiple years. Hastings Area School System has its financial plan for the 2025-26 school year after board of education mem­ bers voted on Monday in favor of the proposed budget. Though the budget passed unanimously on Monday, board members expressed fhistration with the district’s shrinking fund balance in the wake of disappearing COVID funds and dropping enrollment numbers. ITie district’s general fund expendi­ tures are projected at $35,267,043 for the 2025-26 school year, with $34,294,237 in revenues. That leaves the general fund’s fund balance at $2,336,440. The debt retirement fund is expect­ ing $4,896,576 in total revenues, with $4,858,000 in expenditures. The ending t fund balance in 2026 is expected to be ■ $1,544,154. The food service fund projects $1,868,762 in revenues and $1,844,762 in expenditures, leaving a fund balance of$267,l86. The Community Education and Rec­ reation Center (CERC), childcare and Hastings Performing Arts Center (HPAC) fund expects $724,984 in rev­ enues in the coming year, along with a $390,000 contribution from the district’s general fund. Expenditures are expected to be $ 1,114,984, leaving a fund balance of$l,506. The sinking fund budget will see $722,203 in revenues in the 2025-26 school year, with $1,200,000 in ex­ penditures. An ending fund balance of $585,022 is expected. The student activities fund expects $425,000 in revenues and $400,000 in expenditures, leaving a fund balance of $501,085. Finally, the district’s building and site fund is expecting $525,000 in revenues, $4,925,000 in expenditures, and an end­ ing fund balance of $8,533,748. “We had a finance committee meeting last week to go over the budget amend­ ment and go over the future budget. Here’s my take on it; Things did not go as well as we thought they would in 2025, and our fund balance has decreased to approximately 9%. And our goal is 15% — so we’re going backwards. And when we look at next year’s budget (2025-26), we’re going backwards,” said HASS Board of Education President Luke Haywood. “We’re honed in on things we want to focus on to improve our financial status.” Haywood praised Assistant Superin­ tendent of Business and Finance Amy Singleton and her team for their hard work on the budget. Board members said this year’s team is new and different from the team that crafted last year’s budget. Board members discussed the myriad MEIJER Continued from Page 1 goes before the Rutland Township Board for approval before a final agreement can be voted on by both parties. Last month, council members voted 5-2 to move forward with a 425 “island” agreement wi± Rutland Township that would extend city sewer and water service to the potential Meijer parcel at the north­ eastjunction of M-43 and M-37 west of Hastings. Council members voted that should other properties in Rutland wish to hook up with city sewer and water in the future, fur­ ther negotiations will then be made. Jon Rocha and Norm Barlow voted against ±e agreement last mon±. Council member Jacquie McLean was absent. w HiKI r- I* 4*4 Tf L W I J i X 2 ./ Jit f /Vmuaf j^uty gafe 0 Off F abrics 0 I. ' I!I 1 • =1 I I > f (excludes sale items) I. k * <« I F" Sale Dates: July Ist-July 31st r / r ■ b ■tF * 1^. , r' f .4^ '••w* -1*1-v ( * Cleaned 1 « 4 —• an !7lmerfcan!' HuUt 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 1 TTI Trou(( tv QUESTIONS: ASK US... r tf I V* b! •r t 'I 4-i:‘ '•^p 77 Y/' d >• f n 4; • •i 1?^ I I • I * I 3 ;i .iJ.nBIl. IM V b 1 Thursday, June 26, 2025 ■ p JF e 1 I r W OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm */ Piehip Station > community effort that went into shap­ ing the plan. “The Saxon story is on the rise. I think it’s the place to be,” Damico said. One goal Damico and district staff will focus on in the next year and com­ ing years is strengthening the district’s financial stability. “I know we have some budget issues that we face this year, largely because ofnot getting the pupil increase that we expected when the budget was made last June for this school year. And then when you combine that with declining enrollment, and you combine that ESS­ ER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds, COVID funds not being provided to schools anymore, these are issues that you now need to address,” he said. “And we started to address those issues this year. It’s going to be a multi-year ef­ fort to develop a structurally-balanced budget. Fiscal responsibility is one of the cornerstones of our strategic plan.” The first step in getting the district back in better financial standings is evaluating its current programming, Damico said. “We’re going to evaluate and con­ sider all programs for effectiveness and fiscal impact. We’ve been doing that this year, and we’ 11 be doing that for the foreseeable future as part of our strate­ gic plan. And we’re also going to seek unique and creative funding sources to benefit students,” Damico said. f un X w K Financial 1 5 « 1 V<<) 1 1 1 FOCUS '-V R F » Provided by the Barry County offices of Edyvard Jones Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 0 Member SIPC Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Is your retirement at risk? It’s important to save for retirement, but only half of Americans have calculated how much money they’ll need, according to the 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Yet without knowing how much you’ll need, it’s hard to know if you’re on track to reach your goals for re­ tirement. Here are a few consid­ erations to help shape your retirement savings strategy. Calculate how much you’ll need. You may dream of retiring “comfort­ ably,” but how do you de­ fine “comfortable” in terms of actual money? Take the time to outline how much you spend now, and how much you think you’ll spend in retirement. That will help you understand how much you need to save now to af­ ford the retirement lifestyle you want later. A financial advisor can help with re­ sources and knowledge for building and managing your retirement strategy. Start saving now. It’s easy to procrastinate, es­ pecially if you are young­ er and further away from retirement. But the earlier you start, the less you may need to save from each pay­ check to build your funds over time. If you’re closer to retirement, you can take advantage of catch-up con- tributions to most 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans and the federal gov­ ernment’s Thrift Savings Plan. If you’re 50 or older, you can save pretax an extra $7,500 to your retirement account beyond the stan­ dard total limit of $23,500 allowed in 2025. Those 60-63 years old can con­ tribute to these plans an ex­ tra $11,250 above the stan­ dard total limit. That’s an annual total of $31,000 for people ages 50 and older; or $34,750 for those 60-63 years old in pretax retire­ ment plan contributions. Take the right amount of risk. You may think it’s risky to put money away for retirement instead of keeping it handy for dis­ cretionary spending. But the biggest risk of all is not reaching your retirement goal. For example, a port­ folio that’s all in cash will have little increasing value over time and won’t provide any growth potential even to keep up with inflation. It’s as if you’re losing mon­ ey every year. Then again, if your investments are only keeping up with inflation, your money is not grow­ ing. Consider growth in­ vestments to help build the funds you’ll need in retire­ ment. The key is ensuring you have the appropriate amount of risk not too much, but not too little — to achieve your growth goals. Save separately for emergencies. To protect your hard-earned retirement savings, build an emergen­ cy fund separate from your long-term investments. It can help ensure you have what you need to cover surprises like a large auto repair, unexpected medical bills, temporary loss of in­ come from changing jobs or early retirement caused by health issues. For most people, three to six months’ worth of total expenses is an appropriate amount for an emergency fund. And you’ll want to keep it in an accessible, low-risk account that holds cash and equiva­ lents. Above all, hy to avoid taking money from your long-term retirement in­ vestments. Doing so could result in taxes, penalties and reductions to your overall principal investment, all of which could affect your re­ tirement savings. Retirement should be an exciting time to enjoy what you’ve worked so hard to earn. Planning for what you’ll need and protecting those savings can help en­ sure a comfortable future. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Edward Jones, Member SIPC Ip » / < ■< z f .i •'1 .1 Zl ,1 I k �5* > 147 4 .4 Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner com AL Solar building installed at new Delton water tower Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer With the completion of the Barry Township water tower growing nearer, construction has begun on a building that will house electrical equipment and a backup generator for an off-grid solar panel system. That system will help pow­ er the new tower, located atop the hill at the west end of Orchard Road in Delton. Barry Township Supervisor Barry Bower and Barry Township maintenance man Jim Wensel are helping construct the new solar building. The building materials were donated by Big C Lumber. Bower picked up the solar panels back in the spring of2024 at Wellspring Solar LLC in Shipshewana, Ind. “The cement is already poured and the building is starting to take shape next to the water tower. The solar array will be installed 40 feet south of the shed,” Wensel explained. The conduit holding the power cables from the solar panels to the solar building has been trenched underground and will extend through a conduit pipe coming up through the concrete inside the solar NOTICE OP MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain wifi be used for that purpose. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, Michigan, starting promptly at One o’clock in the afternoon on 10th day of July, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the pur­ chaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The mortgage was made by BENJAMIN WIL­ LIAMS and ASHLEY WILLIAMS, husband and wife (collectively. “Mortgagor”), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road. East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the “Mortgagee”), dated February 10,2020, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on February 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020- 001607, as partially released by a partial release of mortgage dated February 12, 2021, recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan on February 19, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-002163 (the “Mortgage"). By reason of a building. Then, the wires will be connect­ ed to an electrical panel. The solar panels will be wired into the new solar building and be the source of energy that operates Barry Township’s watertower.'liiere will be 14 solar panels installed in July that will generate 7,000 watts of power. According to Bower, originally 70 percent of the solar panel system was paid for through a $62,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and a federal green energy grant covered the remaining 30 percent of the cost. But recently, Bower said Wellspring management informed him that prices dropped and a new quote was sent for $56,000. Some of the parts are better quality than previously quoted, he ex­ plained. Bower said the leftover EGLE grant money will go towards water tower expenses. “There is still a lot of work to do yet,” Bower said. Painters still have to come back to finish up some painting to the tower and apply the letters “Delton” on the 80,000-pound sphere at the very top of the tower. Baker Excavating will return before the solar panels are installed. Gen­ tank Water Tower Services has to finish up some welding to the 135-foot-tall, 200,000-gallon water tower. Bower estimates the construction of the new solar panel building should take about three months. Looking back before the grant was ap­ proved, Bower said that the township in­ tended to ask Consumers Power to install electrical but decided it was unnecessary because solar panels made more sense. On May 7 last year, the Barry Township Board voted at a special meeting to invest in an off-grid solar system. According to township records, Bower presented three quotes for solar panels that would be installed on the watertower site at the west end of Orchard Road. The following bids included Wellspring Solar with a bid of $61,500; Helios Solar offered $59,931.60; and lastly, Oak Elec­ tric’s bid of $94,220.50. After a thorough discussion, the board unanimously approved the bid for Well­ spring Solar, based in Shipshewana. Bower said solar is better because there is a 30-percent tax break right off the bat, and then the grant paid for the whole * solar system. default under the conditions of the Mortgage, the .i. !►- i. i■r c J 1‘ .1 •l I I I . r ' » J 4 •fcr> .c « I I T 1 » I X X' •4 r d 1 r 9 r n * & . « I X < ►* 7 — *eT r. ?( f s 4 I i V life • A I •l i rW i *.1 K *4 '} J r I I ..• *I *’ I I . > f* ii 1 r* X ! i S’ fi I * t ■ I I Y* I fl I * /■ i I J ’5 'r i r ? El r I ft f I 9" I •l J 1 4 k L4 I. r •k • 4. A Al VT L • * <• »* J 4^^ << I ;> —- J X ' ■*- r .*2. < •* « * • i 4 «< •ir*^ _ V "a — . .• I I ? A new building that will house the electrical equipment and a backup generator for an off-grid solar panel system is currently under construction in Delton. Photo by Jim Wenset L f: I 19 Rick Brubacher from Wellspring Solar is a field engineer for grid-tied and offgrid solar power systems and a service technician. He said the benefits of solar panels include producing 100 percent of electricity without an electric bill and avoiding risky power outages. Critical systems, including refrigeration, medi­ cal equipment and the water supply, will have a local power source. Additionally, off-grid systems can provide electricity to remote or rural locations where the power grid is not connected. I I I I I t I J! f I ’ I !"??!I yiy^' '' iS’ I 4 I I Conservation district officials to treat roadsides for invasive species The Barry Conservation District is going on the warpath, preparing to fight various invasive species along roadside right-of-ways in both Barry and Calhoun counties. According to a recent announce­ ment by BCD officials, the local conservation district based in Hast­ ings has been contracted by Barry and Calhoun Counties to perform custom chemical vegetation con­ trol services for phragmites and knotweed - two state-prohibited invasive species - found along local road right-of-ways. Technicians reportedly apply EPA-registered materials as part 1 I I i J I J 1 x: 1 J 1 of the Barry-Calhoun-Kalamazoo Cooperative Invasive Species Man­ agement Area. Work to complete the treatments will be conducted between June 23 and Sept. 30. Persons who own a property adja­ cent to where treatment has occurred and wish for us to expand beyond the public right-of-way, or those seeking to report sightings ofphrag­ mites, knotweed, or other invasive species, are encouraged to contact Sara Huetteman, invasive species coordinator by calling 269-908^' 4136 or via email at bckcisma@ gmail.com. —DM r I 1 I I r I i i t r 1 i * r 1 I f A XG ;« , ’ar: • J • I I * -/ '4 4 I < 'jM biijoJat » .r Tr ,7rj T 1 J I ' '.'li 9 I I • fT- n I I 14 < Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hun­ dred Thirty-Eight and 63/100 Dollars ($308,738.63). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situ­ ated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Parcel 1: That parcel of land lying and being South of the highway in the East 1/2 of the South­ west 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 2: The Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Wood­ land Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel 3; Beginning at the North 1/4 post of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds East, 208.71 feet ( STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30138-DE William M. Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Charlotte Ann Chappell. Date of birth: 06/23/1959. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Charlotte Ann Chappell, died 12/24/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Deanna Duprie, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. along the North line of said Section; thence South 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds East 417.42 feet parallel with the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 89 degrees 21 minutes 48 seconds West 208.71 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 19 seconds West 417.42 feet along said 1/4 line to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ' Nathan E. Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Deanna Duprie 660 112th Avenue Martin, Ml 49070 269-317-8051 ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 6400 Brown Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 NOTICETOTHE RESIDENTS OF P.P. #08-15-005-300-05; 08-15-008-100-02; 08- 15-008-200-07 BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board Notice is further given that the length of the re­ demption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption period will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days af­ of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-09-2025 • Thomas Dailey (Applicant) Dailey Family Trust (Property Owner) Location: Indian Hills Dr, Hastings in Section 6 of Hast­ ings Township. ter the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA Purpose: Request a use variance, to construct an acces­ §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are considered sory structure with a restroom on a parcel without a primary abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor’s heirs, exec­ utor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writ­ ten notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. structure pursuant to Sections 501 & 2357. Meeting Date: July 14,2025 Time: 7:00 PM. Place; Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address list­ ed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@ barrycounty.org. If you are a military ser­ The variance application is available for public inspection vice member on active duty, if your period of active at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to have been ordered to active duty, please contact the 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, Please call the Barry County Planning attorney for the party foreclosing the Mortgage at Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. Attention homeowner: the telephone number stated in this notice. dio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Timothy Hillegonds County of Barry by writing or calling the following; Eric Zuzga, WARNER NORCROSS + JUDD LLP County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michi­ 150 Ottawa Avenue NW POLICY Continued from Page 1 many of whom he said are nervous while trying to read prepared state­ ments, has become a public relations issue for the school district. “When we’re getting done (with meetings) in 40 minutes and cutting people off at three, that’s not helping our strategic communications with the public,” he said. “The way we treat them is critically important. “Somewhere in the policy it needs to acknowledge they don’t work for us, we work for them,” he added. Most board members seemed to agree with expanding the policy from three to five minutes. “Personally, I’d like to see us go to five minutes,” said Wendy Behrenwald, board secretary. “The majority of people come and have more than three minutes of things to say.” Trustee Paige O’Mara seemed to agree. “Let them have the opportunity,” O’Mara said. “They’re here because they’re disgruntled. They’re going to be more disgruntled if we cut them off.” Trustee David Burd questioned whether increasing individual com­ ments to a total of five minutes would be enough to solve the issue. “My concern is at five minutes you’ll still have to stop people,” he said. “You’re probably still going to have to stop people.” Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz, EPS board president, said she has “zero prob­ lems” with the potential time change. She added, however, there also needs to be a stated cut-off point, rather than leaving that up to the discretion of whomever is chairing the meeting. “It’s such a gray area,” Burd said. “That’s where you run into challenges. “There’s so many ways to do it,” he added. “Having a little gentler tactic may take care of it.” McArthur suggested individuals be given a full five minutes - without any warnings on what time they might have left - to address the board, as well as a “grace” period of one addi­ tional minute to wrap up their com­ ments. But, at six minutes, the person would be instructed to stop. “The vast majority of people are close to being done in three minutes anyway,” McArthur said. “It just takes that out of the equation. “I think it’s a much more gentle way to do that,” he added. After discussing the issue, BrodbeckKrenz requested Duits work on a revised version of the policy for board consideration. Any change would require two readings, with the school board next set to meet on July 7 and then again on Aug. 2. The potential policy change comes after State Rep. Gina Johnsen, who attempted to address the board at its June 9 meeting and had her comments cut short, let board members know she didn’t appreciate how she was treated. Johnsen, who represents the state House’s 78th District, was seeking to address various issues, including trans­ gender participation in high school sports and potential increases in state funding, that had been discussed by the board and other district officials earlier in the meeting. But, Johnsen was seemingly annoyed when Brodbeck-Krenz interrupted her to inform the Republican she had just 30 seconds left to speak. “Very rude,” Johnsen said after leav­ ing the podium. “I’ll let you know I’ve never been treated like that at a board meeting. “I’m here to help you,” she added. Both Brodbeck-Krenz said she has reached out to Johnsen’s office since but, as of Monday’s meeting, has yet to receive any response. j I I I 11 I> I I 1 I 1 wyjAujj I I I Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk s o f t I 1 I 1 r ' I I { I I f i £ I I 01• ■ < Hi i Si..-5 a I I ? ( 1' 'wq i ■ 11 * 1 1 I I * .. *X k I ■R •^tae r 1 4 A •• I i k. n-resaref-^ ’fyj ' 1 1 J •• r ■ C I. ! r I'J ' I k '4 I '>( > ’} .-rj‘ . J ! 4 - i 9 'Hl t i i I '-Hu pic Ji Sb; swaiiB « 1 » ! UJI/ r. I ij:^ riffi y 31 X. I fci^aoct «n P'OS J u , dljO' f i J J i •',.| .££US«>»AJ.^dissaui-i.'fT|cof::2('ji S .4a^; ’ Y ■'O' sqiat iff -©fort 33B jT: fi *e/0 J 3. jai'41 *^M ,T«'59W5I ’ If I •SA. J I 9 xs I-bi I 'WR im’Wi boo , -XI - J’H Ln f 5 . I J ihi hiiu' 'i’ll 11 1 * I 'fl iiRt fl I'. * '• w blMi. • ^mSii ■Ibd s i ‘ ' ' ifllr ** .i fc&Jxja asiu: p *=*■ ■V 9ri ".n 11 4 -P ’* L i sI K I I ' Kii^ 9 I ' > V I I j M«: «k 1 k ■k * 1* A hj i si ' K I' I < •J < I I 1 Spand It hum Knp H hm. '.A* I 1 X I r Invest In Your Community. 'V V' » I Group ■ I •♦5* *> \ < •» \ * •l s (616) 752-2000 >T-? MC ♦ * ♦ • I I k •l I 'I I t( k/ 3 - I’f I I ; 9“ ^ts 31&B^ I .'* ■ ; I I r X Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 -f L2§- - *? 0 I gan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Suite 1500 * *•■ I b The buck stays hers! p 9 ( I I The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and au­ Dated: June 5,2025 ( 1 I \ I I 1 Jf �Cv ■% It- I I >3 » k h 4 s 1-v f. I I .41-..- ------------- t 4 r Hastings Pride returns this Saturday V i ■J •n. J I r I t 4-1 r i fr <r t 'f:: -.dr u J ’Si 4 * » f J V t <.<■ V k 4 TS T i X i 4 .4.r^- I H 1 J '«< * 1 A » s’ « * ■ X * •4 A •• ♦ \ * ‘k 4 '■:r rR 1 J A. - i i. ' ;ni.• 1 h^- <W I * I* ^4 »» IJ C I 4 T 4 * t r ilu ■ ii, ■fe. a « • .X 1% i- s *• au'<' ‘ I. ' l-L . « K. k H- ’ « I .. 1 ur. * * L X T The Hastings Pride Festival will return for its second year at Thomapple Plaza from 1 to 6 p.m. this Saturday, June 28, after its inaugural event last summer. The event, organized by the Hastings Pride Committee, raised over S3,000 in donations last year, more than enough to put on this year’s event. The rest of the funds raised were donated to local nonprofit organizations that support LGBTQ youth. Organizers say last year’s event was “an unmitigated success,” drawing in over 800 attendees. Though organizers were prepared for protest- e e . «!)■< X 11*. 1 1 / ■’«> ■*i- - *1! *• I I t b 4 1*. \ S ’’^1 I i *4 iI I T . s ♦* 4 ers at last year’s event, only a handful turned out and were not disruptive. This year’s festival will follow a similar blueprint to last year. Taking place at Thor­ napple Plaza in Hastings, community orga­ nizations will have booths on display. There will be activities for all ages, a DJ, live music and a family-friendly drag show. Organizers emphasized the drag perfor­ mance will be designed to be age-appropriate for all audiences. There will be no profanity, nudity or adult themes of any kind, organizers say. More information on the event can be found on Facebook by searching “Hastings Pride Festival 2025.” Molly Macleod Editor •K SooMy- T« *’•7 i ■> <w> <* Hastings Live enters fourth week 9* ■■ fe? *w >?*» < Kae^ lH»« li ( IP. ,1 k < 1 ** ' r J • I i“; 4 f 4 i <I . ’*-r\ ■F' The 2025 Hastings Live Summer Concert Series will keep the hits coming, as it enters the fourth week in providing live music to residents and visitors in downtown Hastings. ‘‘The last three weeks have been amazing, thanks to the performers, the crowds who attended, and our great sponsors,” said Steve Hoke, arts and events coordinator for the City of Hastings. The fourth week of Hastings Live started with the Wednesday night City Band perfor­ mance featuring a frill selection of chart top­ pers. The concert was held at the Thomapple Plaza on June 25. The performance series will continue Thursday, June 26, as Stormy the Magician takes center stage at Thomapple Plaza for the Playing at the Plazachildren’sshowat 11 a.m. According to organizers, Stormy, a.k.a. Dave Stonns, has been creating smiles and laughter forchildren and families by entertaining tliem with magic shows, balloon twisting, playing Santa and running foam parties. Based in Big Rapids, Jacob McLeod will bring his talents to Hastings for the Friday at the Fountain Series starting at noon on Friday, June 27, on the Barry County Court­ house lawn. The 20-year-old McLeod has released numerous singles, a full-length album, * performed across the state and just recently released his debut EP, “Mozart,” all while attending Central Michigan University. The six-member musical group Brena will also be performing on June 27 at the Thomapple Plaza starting at 7:30 p.m. for the Friday Night Feature. The band offers a wide variety of songs, ranging from oldies, to current top 40 hits, classic rock to smooth R&B, country, to high-energy dance music. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession I I ?*1 ? J '4 • u •r Vj **nu ff I H t I • i ■ r' #*•*- I 1 : * J f s Ji. k I •4 r .. a ‘ .^i; I »» - ■'S’l.rt • -i' riw» ■>'■kj V , ’ f^h'' s i ' •vj t, H {^«7 4 eH A. t 'X ’ 1, • . 4 * I I 'J'J, I 1 I r ) 4 } ,1 i ........ ZZ '•‘MIL. « 1 ‘1 ' . i.'T' 1■ K J t !L V£ i3sy.r,*..u.; 4 4 y*4a '■ I J it* 't I J «» < t -ii 1. ’1= 1*4 ‘‘•tA::’};I •« ' •» tU I iV wm I :i''MH -I I •5 J n: i M 1 < I Y»r 1 I ,? i ii "Il IM' f K i » I * 4 9^' L I I L---' » ..’■ir-: ' i "'ll LKJ: ft 4 I 1 I » 71 'll i *1^ - ;.i. u ) • r 1 i f nr I -I i I I >. • 1 J. • ■-.l.nn- a U I '.J . , r <• ' •Ji . • t -•<! < KK fjo: ’’• • * u irr«T a 1 I » ■ \ 'J ’■^0 . U4i»; *F '■J Ai «« 1 .r •r • J• t ( t i 1 ‘•r I ( r ( I 4 I 4 w V' - s* f *4 ik Ml ■a* ; I yiui .*’k I I ;<r'': !»*• , j.iy ■ 0^' 9 /*• u I .14 r I 4 1 / i-T 1 ’ t I Stormy . z s yI . '5 rr k ^l>t» r 4 » MACIC SHOW l-< J- < ^'^rr > ■« X4 ! > ?i^A a * » iin 4**^ 4 «a * f 01 J gF », 0^ * r: t > 10 I < ) < L 0 «• --^ If! .*** > #» I r I t * ■11^ Stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals, and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder/lightning, each show will be held. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and generous donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Core­ well Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank, and other local businesses. ’rd?.. » F* 9 ' . < k '• ! I Wi «' I V I A.Wl’ I f- r T 1 £ K ' I 'iti f f 4 /l^ L ■fr'- 4» J ' - i i..' I- .J ff i * AFTER ESTATE SALE salel June 27th & 28th, 9am-5pm. 12330 S. Parker Rd., Delton. We will BARGAIN!!!! I A H' KiA > i-l‘ 7*- ' V Brena is this week's Friday Night Feature performance on Friday, June 27 at the Thornapple Plaza. A - t HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Adventure awaits at the Hast­ ings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for library programs and activities. Thursday, June 26 - Mov­ ie Memories and Milestones watches a 1948 movie starring Rex Harrison, Linda Darnell and Rudy Vallee, 5 p.m. Friday, June 27 - Friday Sto­ rytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28 - Rockin' Tots, 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 30 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Powerful Tools for Caregivers (CareWell Ser­ vices), 4 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m, Wednesday, July 2 - Com­ munity health workers, 10 a.m.; Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - JUNE 26-JULY 3 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ June 1-Sept. 30 — Nature paintings exhibit by Al White. White’s paintings will be on display and for sale in the Institute’s Visitor Center through Sept. 30. Thirty percent of all sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission. June 1-30 — June Storybook Walk: "The Rainbow Hunters” by Andrea Farotto; illustrated by Martina Tonello. Join Bill and his friends as they look for a rainbow. This epic adventure leads them all over their neighborhood. Will they find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? After your storybook adventure, stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an activity sheet. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Friday, June 27 — Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for hands-on activities, special guests, games, and crafts centered around a new theme each week. This is a come-andgo event, and al! caregivers must remain with their children during this free event. July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: "Emile and the Field" by Kevin Young: illustrated by Chioma Ebinama. Young Emile loves the field close to his home. He loves the trees, the flowers, the grass, But he doesn't love sharing this field with the other children who come to sled during winter. Can Emile learn to share his beloved field? The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. July 1-31 — Summer Wildflower Trail (free and selfguided). Follow the green trail and enjoy the bright blooms of summer. Tuesday, July 1 — Trekkin’ with Tots: Plant Parade, 10 a.m. Get your littlest ones excited about hiking! Each hike will include a destination, adventure or other program designed to keep your kids hiking and happy. Older siblings are welcome, too. Thursday, July 3 — Social Hikes, 10 a.m. Join Institute staff for a social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one! Trails will have rocks, uneven terrain, mud and great views. All hikes are free. Water is required to hike. This is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. The 1.2-mile hike is open to all, More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME k r. i I- —AN EVENING WITH PRESIDENT— LECH WALESA USA & CANADA LECTURE TOUR AUGUST 31 - OCTOBER 30, 2025 I is ■j*. ^.• s 15 ESTATE SALE u - II. .5 ' SF_ 1 . ) .'r' WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. le I K » f II •r Mb- 526 WANTED b. 0 it , >’-9# Tk c 4 r Ml' TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 * * Ifc b . e ..F''' f* A performer dressed as a space alien performs at last year’s inaugural Hastings Pride Festival. The festival will return for its second year on Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Thornapple Plaza. I? I* K CLASSIFIEDS File photo iC I 4 « } f k J V •» << 'I.,! < HHS Alumni Association seeking nominations for ‘Alumnus of the Year’ < I •i* k ll.ur’D ■ I ;rj ,1. / ’..IK I f f k SJ1 %/• « • I-, ' jr Yr t • / 4 r >T s .1 * I » r. r« J «) •tn 9^ .- •.#11’’ r/Aik’. •r* I x^"!' IT .1' r I i/ - I ..e-' u< 7 4 Y f Members of the Hastings High School Alumni Association are working to complete their planning for the group’s 2025 banquet, which is set for Aug. 23 at the First Presbyte­ rian Church in Hastings. Part of that planning includes seeking nom­ inations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. Nominations must be submitted by July 15 to be considered. The distinguished alumnus may be any graduate from Hastings High School. And, any classmate, friend, family memberorcommunity membermay nominate an individual for the award. Nominations must be typed and contain if Ai’ I Jfc r f . *l' 4'; 1 t ■' a i ' ip' A f * .J « J J •*- • je a( ■'‘MA I ' . ,1 i .J' *r i r 1 ,• , or 4 ' 1 I » < I I f . r 1 I •* 4I f .-p .p s I I i k t I I I .C' .1* ..J 5 ' c Ik Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HasringsBanner.com dI t' k 4 I 4 *l J. S'*., -»' ♦ ♦ I k i biographical information, along with an explanation of why the individual is being nominated. The reasons for the nomination can include accomplishments, vocational honors, awards received, community service, organizational memberships and any other helpful information. A nominee may reside anywhere but must be an alumnus of HHS. Nominations can be mailed to Merry Ossenheimer at 1303 E. M-79 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058 before the July 15 deadline. Tickets for the upcoming HHSAA banquet must be purchased in advance and are on sale for $30 each at The General Store and the Hastings Public Library on State Street. The next alumni association board meeting is June 29 at the offices of J-Ad Graphics on M-43. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. For more information on the annual banquet or the HHSAA, persons may call 269-9488363.— DM .-^f^ 7 w A L .'■^i ■«~ 5P Meet the Nobel Peace Prize winner and one of the world's greatest leaders. Lech Walesa will lake you behind the scenes of one of history’s greatest turning points - and into the future we must build together. REGISTER NOW: www.HistoryExplorer.com ♦ ♦ t �z 4 ♦ & I 1 4^ I J J 1 .I j 4 J *1 9 I 6 Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 'iv I . /■ f ! a ii/ www.HastingsBanner.com / f lEB • '* J OBITUARIES M-. I $ a <M. .» T’ 9 I* <f hl t 'f { 3fj /I V 3^ VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I 4* »» ««■. Jir a*- Michael Eugene Martin Sr. Michael Eugene Martin Sr., passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on May 18,1947, Mike’s life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to Delton and its residents, his love for his family, and his passion for service. Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Helen (Kuhtic) Martin. His memory will be cherished by his devoted daughter Michelle (Brad) Van Buren, his son Michael Martin Jr., and his adored granddaughters Sydney Marie and Mackenzi Bailee Van Buren. Mike’s extended family, including his siblings-in-law Jerry Lass, Judy (Robert) Anderson, Joseph (Valerie) Kuhtic, Denise (Robert) Wisniewski, Marilyn (Tom) Wilcox, Cheryl Kuhtic, and several nieces and nephews, will miss his presence deeply. His special friend, JR Homister, will fondly remember the times they shared. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Helen (Geib) Martin, his sister Janice Lass, brother-in-law Paul J. Kuhtic, and his close aunt and uncle Glennice “Tootie” and Jim Hock. A proud graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, class of 1965, Mike’s work ethic was evident from an early age. His career at Family Fare in Delton spanned over 50 years, where he started as a bagger at 15 and rose through the ranks to become a meat cutter, assistant director, and finally the store director. After retirement, Mike dedicated over ten years as a funeral assistant at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. His dedication to his professions was matched only by his commitment to his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Mike’s involvement in his community 1 was extensive and heartfelt. A member of the Rotary for over 25 years, serving as past president, he forged many lifelong friendships. He was a supporter and volunteer at Casa Amparo in Reynosa, Mexico, where he made several mission trips, and a past member of the Lions Club. Mike’s love for Delton was evident in his recent honor as the Grand Marshall of Delton’s Founders Day Festival. He took pride in keeping his town beautiful as part of the Adopt a Highway cleanup crew. A devout Detroit Tigers fan, Mike also enjoyed making his own sausage and was a beloved member of the “monthly haircut crew.” His faith led him to be an active part of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Mike cherished his role as Papa, and he relished the time spent with his granddaughters. He told the girls he loved them more than the Detroit Tigers. Mike’s life was a testament to service, family, and community. His warmth, generosity, and leadership will be profoundly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family has suggested that family and friends wear Tiger Apparel. A funeral mass took place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Fr. Harold Potter officiated. Burial with military honors took place Monday, June 23, 2025 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making Memorial contributions to the Delton Rotary Club. Please visit www. williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Mike’s family. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Worship Togeth er SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. 4 i; li 4) I Os 9 /• LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. z WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and II a.m. Sunday. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Ilse Maria Fechner HotUneltids&Eqolpmeot 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Mi 49058 945-9541 4 Ilse Maria Fechner, age 97, died life. peacefully at home on May 13, Ilse is survived by her t f 2025. children, Nancy (Bill) She was born and raised in Feldpausch, Christina ) Kassel, Germany and emigrated and John; grandson, to Hastings, Ml in 1949. She Jonathan; brothers, I married Wolfram in 1951. They Gunter and Klaus (Maria) bought a dairy farm where they Bachmann; nephew, Eric; worked and raised their three ■ niece, Sonja. children until retiring in 1988. ■ She was preceded in Ilse and Wolf then moved to death by her husband Ocean Resorts on Hutchinson Island, FL Wolfram of 57 years; sisters, Edith and which remained their home until their Heloa. passing. Celebration of life will be announced at Ilse was a kind and caring person and a later date. touched the hearts of many. She enjoyed Memorial contributions may be made visits with family and friends, playing to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1850 cards and her traditional afternoon 6th Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960 or to a coffee and cake. charity of your choice in her name. She was a member of Our Savior Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lutheran Church in Vero Beach. She had Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, a strong faith that guided her through Vero Beach. .4 J J ihl I ip I .'1 L' ) i it II I witei Ti r not boa 1 » * L. I 9 1 I r J ■ I 19 WWtOSfij I 5 • « i|>T0c sm t ♦> r I J : M ew bft2 ''W Il 1 I 4 I I I, . A5 ■ r ♦ tl* I ( ". T .. < A r 1 I t 4 I ♦ ’ I r r 4 a r* I G'- I < I' t. • ► I * > 1 G.’ I 1 i 4 * I k' i Patricia Kay Fussman i II t Patricia Kay Fussman, age 85, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025. She was born on June 2,1940, in Grand Rapids, Ml, the beloved daughter of Joseph Faiks and Florence Liszewski. Patricia graduated from Union High School and earned her nursing degree from Mercy Central School of Nursing. She devoted many years to her career as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital, where her compassion and care touched countless lives. A woman of deep Catholic faith, Patricia was a devoted parishioner of both Holy Family and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Churches. Her life was anchored in prayer, daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and pilgrimages that nurtured her profound relationship with Jesus and His Blessed 51 Mother. Patricia found joy in life’s simple pleasures—listening to music, solving puzzles, playing word games and euchre, and of course, “just putzing around.” She cherished time with her family, always offering a listening ear, a warm hug, or a heartfelt prayer. Known for her love of games, she would teach them to others, especially the grandkids. She often treated her grandchildren to “birthdays with Grandma,” always ending with a “quick visit with Jesus” in adoration. She was always down for a baby cone at Dairy Queen which was the r X t best way to finish errands. She was known to break into song, especially "Let There Be Peace on Earth,” when her grandkids argued. Ever playful, she loved to tell jokes to anyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Fussman; her daughter, Kari Thompson; her son-in-law, Stephen Feldpausch; and her parents, Joseph and Florence. Patricia is survived by her children: Kelly (Edward) Maurer, Kevin (Martha) Fussman, and Kyle (Carla) Fussman; her siblings, Fred (Kathy) Faiks and Doreen (Dan) Chilver; grandchildren, John (Joan), Matt (Kate), Jennifer (Corey), Chris (Jenny), Mary (Daniel), Joe (Mara), Mark, Dylan, Tyler, Kayla, Nathan (Ashley), Megan, and Gabriella; and great-grandchildren. Gemma, Leo, Felicity, Isaac, Adelaide, Juliana, Isla, Santiago, Jordyn, and Harper. Visitation was held Monday, June 23, 2025, with a Rosary at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway St., Hastings. A Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, June 24 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. Interment followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon at the church afterward. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help cover expenses. Patricia will be remembered for her unwavering faith, generous heart, and the joy she brought to all who knew her. I 1 I I Continued from Page 1 body cameras was felt more acutely after that incident, said Zuzga. Body-worn cameras can help protect the county from liability. In turn, if an officer commits a wrongdoing, bodyworn cameras can help hold that officer accountable for his or her misdoings. 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'-A i-A e* « :> 41 V jl I A-“ FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. *4 I I !! T 945-5379 623-2089 1 oecMi, J Your Community Connection Nl I > * * i- f I 5 i i K { li - T» I i ; < I % VIEWxm^ Group f ^rt*o I in/ 9 -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons, Owner r fl J i; c () i! I ♦ s I ♦ ♦ t r I £ APPROVE z I 4 T interviews, things like that. I think it’s extremely important every single one of us has one of those,” said Sgt. Scott Ware during Tuesday’s public comment period. Though the purchase will spell a hit to county funds, the three-year financ­ ing allows Zuzga and his team time to whittle down the costs with grant fund­ ing. Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve an application to the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for up to $95,000 in grant dollars to help offset the cost of the Motorola purchase. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf also mentioned cur­ rent efforts from Rep. Angela Rigas for a $230,000 state budget appropriation to the county to offset the cost of the camera and radio purchase. “I appreciate our partnership with Motorola, thanks for coming here and answering our questions. And our jail and officers, we’re looking forward to providing that additional safety and . transparency for our community, for what that’s going to bring. It’s a new chapter for Barry County,” said County Board Chair Dave Jackson. “We know it’s a little bit incident-driven off of something that happened, and now dif­ ferent stories, we want to eliminate that in our future. We look forward to this next chapter with our law enforcement and with their protection and security going forward.” 1 t J . 1 II i / I b at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Sloetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 4 — > I < . I I 11 i! I » .'••r �lb r i •Br % ?4X * V. * t 1K ■* www.HastingsBanner.com h * 3^ Thursday, June 26, 2025 • THE HASTINGS BAMHER 7 K TURNING BACK THE PAGES Ir % k * 7 n f-. « V HASTINGS’ POST OFFICE: ‘The mail must go through 3 WU 'h* Il I H ' io « jMIOi c rr-. '1 1u, H. ♦ L : '■ 4 i*1 ■' I 3a I I r tJC •Tt t .-i: I I I4 I ai- * ■"tt’’ bGJ.'fU A. . k f sfi 'ia at. I I tBJ 4 T •bc Since 1839, the United States Postal Service has played a central role in the daily life of Hastings, Michigan—faithfully connecting this growing commu­ nity to the wider world. Over the decades, as Hastings evolved fi’om a frontier settlement into a bustling coun­ ty seat, the post office kept pace—relocating multiple times within the downtown business district to meet ±e expanding needs of its citizens. Each move marked a new chapter in the city’s development, reflecting both the grov^ of commerce and the changing rhythms of communication in small-town America. Barry County received its name on April 29, 1829, when the Michigan Territorial Legislature officially created the county. The name honored William T. Barry, who was serving as U.S. Postmaster General in President Andrew Jackson’s cabinet at ffiat time. Although ±e county was fonnally organized a decade later, on March 15, 1839, it had borne ±e name “Barry” since its initial establishment in 1829. This naming was part of a broader trend in which several newly formed Michigan counties were named after members of Jackson’s cabinet—often referred to as the state’s “cabinet counties.” Before the spring of 1839, mail bound for Hastings had to be retrieved on horseback from Gull Prairie or Yankee Springs—a grueling 40-mile round trip over primitive forest trails. That year marked a turning point with the opening of a local post office and the appointment of Willard Hays as Hastings’ first postmaster. Hays had arrived fi’om New York in 1837 and was not only the town’s inaugural postmaster but also Barry County’s first sheriff and a printer by trade. At the time, postage for a single letter cost 25 cents, and, in its first year of opera­ tion, the post office collected less than one dollar. Hays would continue to serve in the role for ±e next 10 years. In 1839, Willard Hays married Ann McClellan and constructed the first fi'ame house in Hastings, near the comer of Jefferson and State streets. It was in this home that he established both his print shop and the town’s first post office. The next significant relocation occurred when the post office moved to a brick storefi-ont, now the site of Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. By 1879, the post office in Hastings was sending and receiving two daily mails, two trip-weekly mails, and one semi-weekly mail. Ford Motor wouldn’t begin production of their Model A car until 1903, so the horse and buggy would continue as the principal mode of transportation for another 20 years. By the mid-1920s, automobiles were becoming increasingly common, thanks in part to the introduction of Ford’s Model T in 1908 and the steady improvement of road infrastruc­ ture. However, mail delivery in rural areas still relied on horse-drawn wagons. During the winter months, sleighs were used to navigate the snow-covered roads throughout the county. Sanborn’s 1916 insurance map shows the post office at 149 W State St, which would later become Miller Ice Cream and is presently the location of Miller Real Estate Offices. They would remain at this location until 1925 when they moved to 109 S. Court St. In 1923, the U.S. Post Office Department implement­ ed a significant change to improve the efficiency of iJiarT' 4 <‘nt Special to The Banner 1 ■‘SjJ-.’b *¥} \ ’ /<.iF • i 'I 1 -Bl '4 x> ■'’I il '7 ’■ *.j. > • rfiq V Ml A J * • f I i ♦ fBi ■<r^ •* J •I / ''I Jx •W‘ \ IJ . 0 ! JI « I I 'N •F ’ • 'k c. 1 s > Hu ■ <-iV r 'b 4 t 1 < r. n c ■ inoui J ■r r, p , 1 » I 5 ' k * ::i< i. f .') ■■ -lit JI r9 I 4 t { .1 E *' a t !>u- / .i.i' u J Jj : Oli* VMii 4 • •• J' *•» z I ( J *IX it'i 1r ) X •4 . Jv <n iL •( ri/ ')’ i * ?3&J > > -’IW rrfo Li. 14 -kr - UJ /fatei'- nna» kL ’ hnyu. - Ai L T I QI ** ■ 7^0111. zhr ■ l i L-Rbi. ' ? >«u ‘ n ?^2i ^4 TlfJ k . 1 •“ I J J tJ< M-l □41 I 74£C 't - ri " ♦ ■ »lttaErn ot W. f f X. T421i AX* *’! i •H L I III dfaS'I]^! rn \f I J- ’ p 'If f j « »' > * tl I< I f >) *8ll| -I A I 4 rf aii-i.. • k J htr X T* J f r-i hfT.ftwjifaM - ’*^- VI I I - *<n- •> ;.'rH > < 4 I t ‘ I I •* I •V." 1 I J I I :}i 0 •1? I ' ? J ' ! '3? ; ■ r I li ' iJ I i f I • n4 bJ . ..-Hl. • f' 11 rn ' ; 1.1 L>‘^ 4 i .'' ’ 3 L/jjfjr <' t «• t t r ly t'fh' i-W 4 11 t 1 » 'ft',; 01 r Li,? t V • 1 1.. }-j1''< ann Sj:, fc fr I i t i'.iJ ,-F»(9rt44«ai^ ■ I 1 r !«4esE«? ■ •X^.si■ r jHhC- I I I I e - 'HI . If > ? /-I! I ,'l J. a 1 ; ff- * i'u J ui; .b t >* Av** I ( I r r I J-: J % f ?' .Hm<s I ty J It sr It - 1 ) ! J. * ?'H’ » t' ■‘ fr,’ f? ' ( I .',1 ’ ■J I hj.'ru! I : if, ' ojI cfe) I r i I Ah I h 1 k»— .£S$ ' The post office would remain in the stately S. Church St. location for the next 38 years. After the post office vacated the premises in 1963, the building was repur­ posed for use as a public library. The doors opened in January 1965, with Florence Wilson serving as the first librarian. Forty-two years later, in June 2007, the Hastings Public Library relocated to its current facility at the east end of State Street. The original Church Street building, located across fi*om the courthouse, now houses the MSU Extension and other county offic­ es and has been renamed the “Tyden Center.” Another historically significant milestone in Hastings’ mail delivery came on July 1,1963, when the U.S. Postal Service introduced the five-digit ZIP code sys­ tem. The first digit identified a broad geographic region (49058), while the remaining numbers pinpointed the destination with increasing precision. Tliis innovation greatly improved the efficiency of mail sorting and delivery. In 1983, the system was further refined with the introduction of ZIP+4, which added foui* additional digits to identify even more specific delivery points within the original five-digit area. Today, the Hastings Post Office is located at 209 W. Mill St, Hastings, MI 49058, and holds the designation of a First-Class facility, serving approximately 8,386 patrons in ZIP code area 49058. The cunent postmastei' is Meagan Sheehy, overseeing a staff of 25 employees. This includes five city carriers, nine rural carriers, three clerks and one custodian. With every relocation—fi'om Hays’ print shop to the brick storefront now occupied by AI & Pete’s, to the longtime location at 109 S. Church, and finally to the cunent facility on Mill Street—the Hastings Post Office has remained a fixture of civic life. Today, under the leadership of Postmaster Meagan Sheehy, the office continues its tradition of public service with a dedicated staff and a legacy that reflects nearly two centuries of communication, connection and community. David Miller is a moderatorfor the * ‘Hastings History ” Facebook group. DAVID MILLER William Barry mail delivery by requiring every residence in Hastings to have ei±er a mailbox or a mail slot. Prior to this mandate, letter carriers were expected to deliver mail directly to recipients at their doors, often waiting for sopeone to answer, which greatly slowed the process. Under the new regulation, announced in March of that year, households wi±out a proper mail receptacle would no longer receive doorstep delivery. Instead, their mail would be held at the local post office until compliance was met. This policy, known as Order No. 196, marked a major step toward modernizing postal operations and served as a precursor to further innova­ tions in home and rural mail delivery. On May 1,1925, the Hastings Post Office moved into a newly constructed building at 109 South Church Street with William L. Shutters serving as postmaster. £ m I t i Post office XsHsg’x f i ✓ I T i 1 * > w '■ '*A.’ k.'' ? Post 0 H I I w» i' A r < iCE ft 5 * * '' t I kb ■**, Aft «« ■■Ks > 1 F ■f i i-j H T *« 1, w *■ f I I £ F « 1 ' Ft A H*** fl X♦ ♦ • 5 a k*’?} r X J I I f 4 •< MV>S*Vk ' Jr /*- i ( ?1 / . J "9* I ii.lBt'Ai**- < 5^ “ •X 'T ^1' r Al h«v. ? 9s 1 The Hastings Post Office has had many homes throughout its history. This photo was taken around 1912 when mailing a letter cost three cents - in front of what is now Al & Pete’s Sport Shop. Courtesy photos I » i-k V* I •Mu** Mb* SU- ■y i •»*** I » -w * < 4 1 » * • *A <*'1 4 I. \V ?r. . I I s ri )a **♦ '1^' • ?' >«• 1 f < f •Mi * » t 4 I w A ■ nt ■W» ■>. * 4 . r 1 I W<" -■ ^ X u *»! •I B > ■Ps’K Sv**’ t'"" t k > I 1 * 4. ■J* '■ 1 n i* I i >19 ■'>ar ’T’ w *w>' V 1 n ftl F "• > »■ 5^ y • ) 4 4*> • X b h 1 K iS^ i; ’. *** I /*?S ar l.f 1 dtoK* .4' p: I r w ’.4 sij'' V 1 tr’%.' » e V !»’ •X -1 J*?' I •t . t. I !.*< « I B s. ! < % s. 1 r i i jl On May 1, 1925, the Hastings Post Office moved into a newly constructed building at 109 S. Church Street. Today, the building is home to the Tyden Center. ft r sx !<- IB >1 T' T T* ■ A S' 7 9 r t I < ’’•b ' I 4 « a 1^ .£ *11 t k f I .«« «« «*s> k 1 if ■». *< A I < I A ■si 9* •' s > ■J* fl d •MrMMaiMh*'* ' •^T. .• ? > .IP® t •• iC 4 .4 . ♦ IW * • 4 .s j !. t I 1I I I t '^Uj 1< ? I**- •I** ir- I 'M, t ■ •w •f I-'. -Jb , I r The photograph at right, taken around 1901, shows three mail wagons operating out of Hastings, with the town’s fire barn visible in the background. s5 f 1-.—'AP ! ! a’’ ; r-^i <■ V Z. I' h * < I l|: I Hf . . A .» . . » y I' l> > 0 • < 4 ■ X. * d early 1900s photo, standing beside his U.S. Mail sleigh, is Charles Gaskill. 4 * s • •< During the winter months in the early days of mail, sleighs were used to navigate the snow-covered roads ihroughout the county. Pictured here in this » V-. / •:y ?l. !< ) $ u . 11 A I xF .«* ±“7 > r >’’'®llra”% ♦ ■ - I z 4 T f . a ■1 0 I r 5 .-■S free Eshma^®® . <1 <. V T 1 • Closed-Cell Foam insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 01 I i I ' -iltl:. , rf W'i r. I J V .4 JB *r 517-983-0954 )( ’i •< it r. The Hastings Post Office is located today at 209 W. Mill Street. I I I 1 I ♦ ♦ Start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam �r I 8 Thursday, June 26, 2025 HfH/ SIiNGSBANNER FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, July 17,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael David Soya, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 19,2019, and recorded on December 26, 2019, as Document Number: 2019-012696, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 30, 2025 and recorded June 04, 2025 by Document Number: 2025-004591, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Frfty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 15/100 ($59,210.15) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Bar^ County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 10.12 chains South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; Thence South 16 1/2 feet; Thence East 3.162 chains; Thence North 16 1/2 feet; Thence West 3.162 chains to the place of beginning. Also conveying commencing 41 rods, 12.4 links South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22 of said Assyria Township: Thence East 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence South 12 rods 16.2 links; Thence West 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence North to beginning, all in Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Commonly known as: 13165 S M-66 HWY, BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 19, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. GaeeNo.25MI00398-l (06-19)(07-10) Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. ' -4; Notice is given under section 3212 of the in'-' ♦ -*’* » -e? ri' ^5 ft" -w . revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part F •w I • I* •"r ef 6 the mortgage may be greater on the day of ilB I does not automatically entitle the purchaser fl Tk < 4 i m .r ■r * it 4/ 259 I naa A potential purchaser is encouraged to * > PM on July 3, 2025. The amount due on to free and clear ownership of the property. V > J Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale 4 » 9' at the place of holding the circuit court in < 1* < .Z<- ft of them, at a public auction sale to the . H f if .''•ft. 4 highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check -i' IE I www HastingsBanner com I •tf i ..J Ik r, > Ai « 4 • cnse: contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of ♦r which may charge a fee for this information. r MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Pamela Wurm, k a single woman Original Mortgagee: United . -V f' S I if f 'I States of America acting through the Rural Housing or successor agency. Service < V «<• ♦ United States Department of Agriculture Date of mortgage; March 2004 05, Recorded on March 10, 2004 Recording Instrument 1123431. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Forty- Two Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Five and 34/100 Dollars ($142,645.34) Mortgaged premises: Located Hastings, Barry the Township in County and described ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT AS RECORDED IN LIBER known as 1989 Campground Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, abandoned 600.3241a, MCL in in accordance which case with the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the properly at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for < r< I c «, I Jf' I Registration going on for annuai Summerfest 5K, Fun Run I r « « u* • '# I 4 Packet pick-up and late registration for the race can be done Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center. Day of packet pick-up and late registration will be held at Thomapple Plaza from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for the 5K and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the fun run Aug. 23. The 5K race opens at the comer of Railroad Street and State Street in downtown Hastings and mostly follows the riverfront before returning to finish at Thomapple Plaza. The race, hosted by the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center, will take off at 8 a.m. All proceeds go to the Corwell Health Foundation at Pennock Hospital to reinvest in programs offered through the Pennock Wellness Center. Registration is already underway for the annual Hastings Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run as a part of the annual celebration in downtown Hast­ ings the final weekend of August. The race is set for Saturday, Aug. 23. The cost to participate in the 5K Run/ Walk is $35 for those over 18 and $25 for those 18 years old or younger. The price increases beginning Aug. 1 for those over 18. Registration can be done online at the Hastings Summerfest page ofrunsignup.com. The free kids I-mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. There will be free T-shirts for the kids. Adults receive a 5K race T-shirt as part of their registration. Sign-up for the fun run can be done on runsignup, com as well. .sF' ' t 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. Commonly unless Registration is open now on runsignup.com for the annual Hastings Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run which will be held Aug. 23 in downtown Hastings. File photo of as: LOT 20 OF BROOKFIELD ACRES, THEREOF. s J* I • ■ .< ’ 1 I I r- * I « *■ * 4' k ' IF ’ III T’ 1 u -• . t J I f’ I t I J i 0 . it ' .jf t ♦ i fl ) I . ■ ftft' A V ? f < I - , 'jf^Sf'- 7^' J: I .tl flW* * 1 F i '.. if’3?* 1 #4Q 4 f . uMB 1 <• * ' t - .r I t I I ' 0** d> * ij' I I f »«* --«in) ft J dh' li-»**• V- telephone number stated in this notice. a ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite fl fl . 1 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 24- . oslei 031216 n 5fU«O AiM flawry CMNifl «*>*<*l*** '\.. J 1 4/ ■ .-1 sters I- I 1 {. Kurt fk. I . ’l 'J n K» T f ■U *>/'• the party foreclosing the mortgage at the (06-05)(06-26) >• )' J ' ti-i 5— 'i'! f ; 'iir .£ >* I I I ,-n^ / i « .1 . r# *> e J I fl < j 'Hi t < p » ie». ■ Ji r I is ' fl ft.» J s i t fl -.,'h I I GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM I i f. Im X » >• I I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East Vi of the Southeast % and the Southeast % of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast % of the Southeast % of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of ( J I k I I I Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North of the North of the Northeast % of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Property"). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17,2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale wilt be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is" and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is Jr. on JULY 3,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lot 34, Sundago Park, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 71, Barry County Records. 65 Sundago Park St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined accordance with MCLA abandoned in §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at: William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 27,2025 (06-05)(07-10) Dated: June 5,2025 File No. 25-007226 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (06-05)(06-26) 2ai\ '. Soil’.. 4. V I F 1 ?• k i (H k* f : aiS^L nw •XiS'.:.. Ik >• e z T u* r ■ ■ft.. mJ*. fl,'..- IB 4 »V r I I * , ’7. I I CsSt** 1. » i- w I1 I* ' >11 . 3! /• ,i^5k, ,• Y'» bvMMi ■ \W j •saasr- * I 1 ?J L.. .tf? /.I, ■ h . ft »w uJC V kfl % i F J «Hr»^. v «|||^ W/ r - VA 1 f Blfct . tv*: $ -w 1. TW 4 n * *A > * 1 > *^5 w ' ' 4 * I ! I i KjI r !: I ( Si I.’ f 1 4 5fl w hL U' *« ik?' Ji » I' 35". a*.*c I '■ 1 J ■* 6 ■ ) i- p. 4 h Sy I y* r 9’ .A ^7 i A in k.’ 1 1 The Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings (pictured) and the recently refurbished pool at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville both have morning and afternoon hours for those looking to get in the water in town this summer. Photo by Brett Bremer J Q) ' I 1 - - i >. *«E‘ - . >* n,Tni(..5t I I ft I i 4 j; I I 'i I < * V Pools open in Hastings and Middleville throughout the summer Brett Bremer Sports Editor In addition to the multitude of lakes and pondsand theThomappIe River roll­ ing through the heart of Barry County, a couple community pools are open to help area residents try and beat the heat this summer too. The recently refurbished pool at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville is open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. with its four 25-yard swim lanes, music play­ ing, updated locker rooms and floaties, noodles, kickboards and more available upon request. Admission is $2 per per­ son per visit, and there are also options available for 12-visit passes and yearly passes. Children under three are free. The pool in Middleville is also open from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday for lap swimming. Swimmers are asked to enter the high school through door B9, near the weight room on the south side ofthe high school. There are also Aqua Motion and Gen­ tle Aquafit classes going on on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Aqua Motion classes run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. 1 JJ1^ I >« s r> a* f I 11 > * in - k' 1 r 'I and Gentle Aquafit classes from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The two independent, drop-in water fitness classes are open to everyone for $2 per class. No registration is needed. The TK pool will be closed July 3,4^ 5 for the 4th of July holiday. The Community Education and Rec­ reation Center pool in Hastings is also open throughout the summer. There are lap swim times from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 7 a.m to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. There is open swim at the CERC from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Those morning sessions are extended to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the pool. On Saturdays, there is also open swim from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The CERC hours for the summer are 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The CERC is open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The CERC summer schedule also in­ cludes yoga, martial arts, Pilates, water aerobics and other activities. 4 Lu I I I 4' 1 I iK S H L* •»* '■!:► -«bw ’TO fJ s . C p. ’ .‘r « i I I « « t- S ’•rnx I «./ * t ft • 5 •I ,I 4 > , t-, !■ 'iV".' TOhL K< t W ••rtTW - '■ ' • '^i- ' • 1 1 xi r *1 ■. 1! I - V OO I:; F nL^ V 4 •t k' X - t ^iEFAf^VSK^J *.* u /'Wi 'll ‘•r r t^. i f’T. •- A «i t k I Tfr. I 5 4 > fll •s C •V t?b *rj •I t J I. 51 C ‘ * X- I < u t• , Mp* T' 'J a' I I ■■ I r K !--■}’■ k X <4. J /■^l I. ■ r, I 1 ! I' \ I I, J i 'I f. y rr la r “Tl II li r■ ’» 1 I v-V. '-i' k I * i i I I 1- ■ -Ik' 11 ."I ’'K “ I ., s % r ’4 ’ u •9 ■’ff-^ Vt t I' 4 .J 1’ r I “k • f • '/■! • ♦ ♦ r I k L ' t X . . .V I % li i k 1 ■M. t I' il I •.\ l' i -1 » b^qw i• ■ ■kJ —n - L fl k Vf'I* > k • .1 t MJ I. r ♦ • k < »«r«»rs« I r- mMr- iBMH' -’ ■ 1 BBT >• ' «*»* u• jaawN* NOTICE Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM * ft k’ I 1 I Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL ' 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or - a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Perry Snook, married man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Union Home Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2021 and recorded April 5,2021 in Instrument Number 2021-004544 and Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 20, 2024, in Instrument Number 2024004599, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One. Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Fve and 48/100 Dollars ($182,685.48). < n y NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: M* I *ftk • A " Xk Ik A 4 >■> , RJ_ « •I * ^r I. 1 u2k I - �t K*: p I 4 1 I I A I I t 'A.- V" f r 5 1 •J < X J L'J He M « V i ■►5 r«i > 'i .t ? h! ' V ■ t I Oa- t •xe 1 * ■r_ A ' V Rr^:. i •l * 0 { j *rr L r- . •X L ft ^ss*: "Wl A ■M* V. 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I J ^vn ^-iB ‘ Shra. «9 ■ f »i <- 'I r ft^ « A ’ I e .4 £ s<w J z v.l 'r •>^ •J . .2 ,5ft n I . / r u . ■I » a ♦ I i r 4 ■ > •ri ■I 1 I d i II r ‘ ..-W ■ M <* nrr ♦ « .94 a1 » IV V ii J 1 I ' * ' I - *. mv I i: ■Air fcl 3 « • .r «« I TT. ■: I *^4^4 Ifirt •TI» 1 ■' 9 » j { I « 99 • -el I A , .1^’ I I 1 1 , f.' rV I * »r (• A Boaters can help report invasive species during next week’s Bioblitz Those spending time on or in the wa­ ter this summer can help the Michigan Invasive Species Program by identify and reporting aquatic invasive species. Early detection of new or emerging invasive species, like those on Michigan's W^aich List, greatly improves chances to slow their spread or posstbh eradicate a population. The 18 aquatic invasive species on Michigan’s Watch List have been identi­ fied as posing an immediate or potential threat to Michigan’s economy, environ­ ment or human health. These species have either never been conftrmed in the wild in Michigan or have a limited known distribution. The list includes 10 aquatic plants, five fish, tw o crayfish and the New Zealand mudsnail. Populations of watch list aquatic spe­ cies, including yellow floating heart, wa­ ter lettuce, parrot feather and red swamp crayfish have been detected in Michigan through reporu from peoplejust like you who noticed something unusual in the water, took photographs and reported what they found. Information about watch list species, including identifying characteristics, photos and illustrations, can be found on the Walch List webpage of the michigan.gov website. Sightings of aquatic plants on the watch list can be reported year-round to EGLE’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program. All watch list species can be reported through the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network’s website or smartphone app, found at MISIN. MSU.edu. To encourage public involvement in reporting aquatic invasive species, the Michigan Clean WalerCorps(MiCorps) is hosting its first-ever statewide aquatic invasive species BioBlitz from June 28 July 6, 2025. Volunteers are asked to use the iNaturalist app to document suspected aquatic invasive plants and animals across Michigan’s lakes, rivers, wetlands and streams. Boaters, paddlers, anglers, nature lovers, and anyone interested in contributing to invasive species early detection can simply snap photos of aquatic species they encounter. The Mi Corps jiMun of experts, along with the i Naturalist user community, can help with identification. Folks can join the project by visiting the MiCorps web­ site or find the MiCorps AIS Detection BioBlitz on iNaturalist. Volunteers are asked to upload photos of aquatic species while enjoying Mich­ igan's waters. Observations will help experts monitor and manage invasive species. All confirmed reports of aquatic invasive species will be communicated to EGLE iind MISIN by MiCorps staff. Reports of watch list species are investigated by the Michigan Invasive Species Program, a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources. When a report is confirmed as positive, staff assess the risk posed by the invading species, review response options and, if feasible, plan and imple­ ment a response. “For aquatic invasive plants, responscs are tailored to the situation," said Billy Keipcr, aquatic biologist with EGLE, Keiper has worked on Michigan's aquatic invasive plant early detection and response team, part of the MISP, since the team's inception in 2011. The team's responses are supported by funds from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. “If we find large populations or they span multiple locations, we reach out to partners like ctwperalivc invasive species management areas, volunteers and contracted pesticide applicators who work with us to remove or treat the invasive plants and educate the affected communities on how to prevent spread, said Keiper. Smaller discoveries, such as those found in private ponds, may provide the opportunity to eradicate the plant from the area entirely. For watch list aquatic plants, eradication is usually the goal when feasible. Response actions often require one to two years of treatment, followed by three years of post-treat­ ment monitoring to ensure regrowth doesn't occur. To date, 11 populations of aquatic invasive plants on the watch list have been eradicated. Several additional locations are nearing eradication status, as regrowlh hasn't been observed for consecutive years following treatment. Keiper is leading the response to the first detection of hydrilla in Michigan. Hydrilla, considered the world’s most invasive aquatic plant, was confirmed by EGLE staff in two small, adjacent private ponds near Berrien Springs in *> ‘H. i * T J —% J -t *11 <C.J i JI * 4 4 4 " . 4 4* .V c J 4* I 1 f f 4-7 f I! ft 4 *? »# »»- » " J I J » » I* 1' -• ,r I I >«s^ V I .ft K r ; ■ 4 f c ) ,v a t r I ft «• 4 t *• V 1 I a c- I I r. fc . <4 1 ■ft p 1 . • I, - I ' I -r i ft I ’ 3 c .’•s'ii r.'* a ' a ft ' / k • < ■ ! •)! A» J .4 I * •4 ii*’ 1'^ 3 : r- ■i Jl N I* i I*-' I- I § / ;* ^3 V ? ■. -f' J.* st •4 -1 ' ' .J4 u r 'jf . 1^ B ■4 J • ii’*l *1’ /I I 4 r 4 r’f .'4‘' *7 i* w ’ * ‘ p./ t’ •« 4 ft 9 I r > 4 J tr ft** » z I » r T-E hastmS BAMHER www.HastingsBanner com 4 > 1 Thursday, June 26, 2025 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY notx:e to crecxtors PUBLIC NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION Decedent's Estate CASE NO. arxl JUDGE 2025-30133-OE The Daltons Inc., its main office at 8657 Court adOess: 206 West Court Street Ste. 302. Hastings. Mt 49058 N. Syracuse-Webster Rd., Syracuse. IN 46567, has been contracted by Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Sarxlra Lee /Vktson. Date of Co Road Commission birth; January 21.1943. TO ALL CREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDfTORS: The decedent tenance services at designated Swtra Lee AdcSson. dred April 19. 2025. Crecktors of the decedent are noMied that al ctetfns agamst the estate wil be kxever barred unless presented to Larvia representative withm 4 months after the date of pubfecabon of this nobce. Berrien County in 2023. After surx eying the extent of the infestation and com­ pleting an initial herbicide treatment to prevent spread, the response team initialed a major dredging project in 2025 to eradicate the species. Keiper w ill walk through the hydrilla response effort from detection to the recent excavation in the upcoming NotMISpecies webinar, “Digging in; Michigan’s Unconventional Response to Hydrilla" (9 a.m Wednesday, June 25). Boaters are reminded to follow slate law by taking steps at the launch site after trailering boats, and before getting on the road. Ensure that the watercraft, trai ler and any conveyance used to trans­ port them are free of aquatic organisms, including plants. Remove all drain plugs and drain alt water from bilges, ballast tanks and live wells. If possible, allow boats, trailers and gear to dry in the sun for 5 to 7 days or wash with a pressure washer or chem­ ical disinfectant or dry surfaces with a towel to present the spread of hard-losee zebra mussel larvae. New Zealand mudsnaits and didymo cells. Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources. The Michigan Clean Water Corps (M iCorps) is a statew ide volunteer water quality monitoring program established by the Michigan Department ofEnvironmenl, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to engage citizens in monitoring and un derstanding Michigan’s water resources. MiCorps is administered by Michigan Stale University Extension under the direction of EGLE and in partnership with the Huron River Watershed Council and the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. -BB Barry to perform cus­ tom chemical vegetation control main­ side locations throughout the county. In doing so. they will be broadcast ap­ plying the following EPA-registered ma- Parks, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street 9302. Hastings, Ml 49(^ and the personal New Zealand mudsnaii >n a Michigan stream. The snail is one of a number of plants and animals on the Michigan's Invasive Species watch list Michigan ONR Photo 9 Lile. r r X-P ar Alligare MSM 60(Metsulfuron Methvll, Do not enter or allow entry into treated Date: June 18. 2025 Benjamin J Herbert P70082 5830 Venture Park Dr. Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 269459-1432 Lanita Parks 5362 Wakley Dr. Delton. Ml 49046 269-9244476 areas until sprays have dried. This application will be completed by certified applicators employed by The Daltons Inc,, during the months of Au­ gust and/or September. Additional information may be request­ ed by contacting David Mohler or Brad Visit US online at mihomepaper.com Bolinger at 574-267-7511. WE APPLY EXCELLENCE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent 's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30145-DE William M. Doharty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Ste 302 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Mark Andrew Krause. II, Deceased Date of birth: August X. 1981. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Mark Andrew Krause, II, dted September 22,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Shaefyn Krause, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49056 and the personal representative withvi 4 months after the date of publicabon of this notice. Date: June 23,2025 Howard! bnden, P.C. Howard T. LirxJen P25438 29100 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 370 Southfield. Ml 46034 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30135-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste 302, Hasbngs. Mt 49056 Court telephone rw.; 269-945-1390 Estate of Robert J. Carter, Jr. deceased Date of birth; 8/21/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert J. Carter, Jr., died 11/02/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Zia Shook, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 6-18-25 Todd M. Gambrell P57171 1605 Ashman Street Midland, Ml 46640 (248) 3584545 Shaelyn Krause 989-631-7626 Zia Shook 1948 118th Avenue Alegan, Ml 49010 16626 Birchview Drive Nunica, Ml 49448 (616) 655-6682 616-8904127 TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following are summaries of Ordinance No. 181 and No. 182, which were adopted by the Prairieville Township Board at a regular meeting held on lune 18,2025. ORDINANCE 181 REZONING OF PROPERTIES IN LAND SECTION 2 SECTION 1 REZQNING PROPERTY LN LAND SECTION 2. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by rezoning two parcels containing approximately 22.4 acres on South Norris Road in Land Section 2, from the “R- Low Den­ sity Residential District" zoning classification to "A, Agricultural District" zoning classification, which properties are further described as 10991 South Norris Road tax parcel 12-002-012-00 and 10949 Vikings’ Thomas taking football talents to Trine South Norris Road tax parcel 12-002-013-00, respectively. SECTION 11 SEVERABILITY. The provisioni of this ordinance arc severable. SECTION 111. REPEAL/EFFECTIVE DATE. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith ve hereby repealed. Ihis Ordinance shall take effect eight dap following publication after adoption. ORDINANCE 182 MftlS^ VARIOUS ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS n i T * I r* rural operations, including, but not limited to horse boarding and riding stables, housing for transient Trine labor in connection with a farm operation, processing of agricultural products, and greenhouses and aXW ■■ I I •u Ai I T> SECTION 1 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.6 A DISTRICT Ihis section amends Ar­ ticle VI. Section 6.6, A Agricultural District regarding land uses associated with commercial agrlcul- A' I nurseries. SECTION U AMEND 14 L/ Ihis section amends Article VI, Section 6.6-1, AP Agricultural Preservation District regarding land uses a.«ocialcd with commercial agricultural operations, including, but not limited to, horse boarding and riding stables, housing for transient labor in connection with a farm operation, processing of agricultural products, and greenhouses and nurseries. 1 I. . EWQq,! ! SECTION 111 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE UI, SECTION 3.1 DEFINITIONS AMENDMENTS. This section adds a definition of "fence". SECTION IV AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV. SECTION 4.32 FENCES. WALLS AND SCREENS. Ihis section amends provisions regarding fences and screening, including but not limited to, height restrictions, design restrictions, type restrictions, maintenance, and approval process. Vikings’ Thomas taking football talents to Trine Recent Lakewood High School graduate Jackson Thomas celebrates signing on with the Trine University Football program alongside Lakewood head coach Tim Swore this spring. Thomas played wide receiver, corner back and did some punting for the Vikings last fall during his senior season. Trine opens the 2025 football season at Christopher Newport, in Newport News. Va Photo provided SECTION V AMENDMENT TO ABTICLE IV. SECTION 4.41 SCHEDULE OF LOT, YARD, AND mum lot coverage requirements across zoning districts (Schedule of Lot. Yard and Area Requirements). SECTION VI AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV. SECTION 4.11 REMOVAL OF SOIL SAND OR OTHER MATERIAL Ihis section amends requirements regarding removal of soil, and other materi­ als, as well as regulations regarding dearing. grading, cutting, filling, excavation, removal of vegetation for property use. SECTION Vll SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable I ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Ihis Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) dap after its publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of these Ordinances has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that a copy of the Ordinances may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working dap following the date of this publication. Visit us online at mihomepaper.com PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Rod Goebet Clerk lot 15 S. Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2664 �v* 10 Thursday, June 26, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com 9 5 Caledonia hockey co-op announces new head coach Tyler Jaenicke has been a perfect fit for Caledonia,” said named as the new head coach Fred Townsend, the now former of the Caledonia varsity boys’ Caledonia High School athletic hockey team. director who presided over Most recently, Jaenicke led Jaenicke’s hiring. “We’re excit­ multiple Bantam-level teams ed to have him lead our hockey with the Grand Rapids Blades program into the future.” to league championships, a While rebranded in recent Tyler Jaenicke District 6 title, and a State seasons as the Caledonia High Championship semifinal apSchool hockey team, the propearance. gram remains a co-op along with Jaenicke served as assistant coach at student-athletes from Lowell and Thor­ Grand Rapids Christian High School and napple Kellogg. was a three-year assistant captain when Jaenicke replaces Jeremy Bultema he played for Davenport University’s who guided the program to an 18-7-1 Men’s Dll Hockey Team. record last winter in what was his third “Tyler’s experience, leadership, and campaign with the team. commitment to student growth make him -BB a •» J -i 1 i I' *> 1 lb. -n? • i i - ’f /• f V 4n I e ♦ r * ••V 1 r f I, 3 a 'rti 'Hi r ■■ < 9 M / $ iJA 5^ • * • I ». *• I I 0 c**« \ « i( ■.■.I- f 9^ L i S ft f f » New Caledonia varsity hockey coach Tyler Jaenicke in action as a member of the Davenport University's Men’s Dll Hockey Team. Photos provided itt.. - jn ; ' iVr M *'4 >(!iir. 4 I ) i 'I I • I Lions improving their basketball skills this summer Brett Bremer -it << ’‘.7' •J 4 I I 1 *44 I SjJ k F' . '<1 ‘r .iT * r* > < k it camp that came through a few years ago to get tape on the floor to mark foot positions for the “perfect shot,” to avoid having to spend so much time lining kids up and making sure their feet are just -right. The kids know where to get their feet when it is time for a shooting drill, and return to that spot over and over again throughout the week. “IfI start out in that drill and I go, ‘toe.’ They’ll always go ‘knee, elbow wrist!’ If we can put that in muscle memory every time that this is where we start. If you don’t have a good foundation, you don’t have a good shot,” Joostberns said. Throughout the camp sixth graders who feel they are up to the challenge can work out with the middle school group or work on more of the basics with the fourth and fifth graders. As usual, lunch is provided for partic­ ipants and they each get a blue, rubber basketball. Joostberns said it makes him smile when he notices youngsters throughout the summer dribbling those balls along the downtown Nashville sidewalks. The camps have been open to all youngsters from around the area, not just Maple Valley students. Sports Editor Between 25 and 30 young basketball players filled each of the two gyms at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Wednesday during day three of the Maple Valley Youth Basketball Camps going on in Nashville. Players in grades K-3 filled the west gym while ballplayers in grades 6-8 filled the east gym each afternoon last week. Sessions for 4-6 graders and a continuation of the 6-8 grade camp is going on this week, through Friday. Maple Valley Youth Basketball direc­ tor Tony Joostberns said the number of attendees at the camp this summer is a pretty regular number for recent years. Joostberns ran the young group through dribbling relays late in their Wednesday sessions, right-handed, left-handed, backwards, etc. “They’ve come a long way in three days, kids who couldn’t dribble at all. It’s amazing,” Joostberns said. “We do our jump stop, our dribbles, the perfect shot is a key to us. What is amazing is on the floor how quick they catch on,” he added. He learned fi*om a traveling basketball *< > *9& J ? > I k. B Li* t I I •( 4 1 -rfT* w— \ <- 4’ TlO flfiJ? ..iW I?., m _________________ Uu Lyle Jones takes off during a dribbling relay at the Maple Valley Youth Basketball Summer Camp at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School Wednesday afternoon, June 18m while Maple Valley Youth Basketball director Tony • Joostberns looks on. Photos by Brett Bremer 'fr f r f 1; ’ Ji r S' I 1\ . J 9 » J • k • I J** • M. • . * A I I ; ' ij ' f I I I II t* ^.11 1 k >* -k S • J V XT' . •af 1 > c : H” .f I s » u.O < • I 1 r ki li*'* Ia 1 . H.'V I J i • - » tfr;- » . U J r :■ I * ’ «* '>?3 f *< * rr ;r f S‘ I 4. *k J k ■■■ /f? Ce k I I i— f Oi* b ' i |S ’r 1 V i! , i '■ .J k.ji.i «I .11 p y » . « ./C: r- 1 t NOTICE OF REGISTRATION AND PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: f{ a 'i f ) er i Iit r I j fS J e* «• ee I i»i B fwi Vd|y,C A,*'* iitj/'A. c t I A 1 J :r1n. f’ DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL , L S0\ 1 iffl < ! L< » '’frill W I J e d t PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Delton Kello Schools who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of I ( .<• •/ J i. A 5 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS WILL BE VOTING ON THE PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW: REGISTRATION: 9 ' ft ® B 1 J* ■I t sa, ) hl i. 'f ff u. * ‘ iX %/w Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 490469701, telephone: (269) 623-1500. the appropriate Township or Village Clerk, the Office of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch office or other designated state agency: or can use I t < r • t A 1 I. I www.expressSOS.com. b *.* 2jX > n ■' Baltimore Township Jana Bishop, Clerk (269)721-3502 Barry Township Debra Knight, Clerk (269)623-5171 Hope Township Deborah Jackson, Clerk (269) 948-2464 A 3100 E. Dowling Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058 11300 S.M-43 Hwy. Delton. Ml 49048 5463 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49048 Johnstown Township Sheri Babcock, Clerk (269)721-9709 13641 S. M-37Hwy. Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Orangeville Township Melody Risner. Clerk (269) 664-4522 7350 Lindsey Rd. Plainwell. Ml 49080 Prairieville Township Rod Goebel, Clerk (269) 623-2664 Yankee Springs Township Torn Hopkins, Clerk (269) 795-9091 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 By Appointment Wednesdays 9:00 a.m.-noon & 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wednesdays 9:00a.m.-noon & 1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and by appointment Hours ,;■ 'I Ai * ns, I >L . ,1' *• 4a •< K ..-n s if r- .*S S ( •-/’I Isj' 5? ~^o • « c < ■^> V i' "mJ r August 2,202^z, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used for the August 5, 2025 Special Election are scheduled for the following dates, times and locations in the respective jurisdiction as listed below. r^r-_ .' — 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. I I The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law. RI: r £ r?/ !■ ? ll' •* ■. h i Orangeville & Yankee Springs Townships - 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell on July 9,2025 at 10:00 a.m. ■'.‘b: f rt * * I I I V 38t. 1 I i « I >1 P s ’I 1 . t J< ' lb Prairieville Township ~ 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton on July 22,2025 at 10:00 a.m. ' ..s s .. \& •l '.r i y = I I I I I X I r- s T c ft *For this election only, the voters in the following municipalities will be consolidated as follows: Baltimore Township residents wilt vote at Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. 1 I I 4< if : St. E8iB|.F ■ j' : 'yi' *1 *w ' ! 9 i.’ f': -Hbo jiir' 4 S *k J 1 y X' j fl y » r I L I I b I .K *4 I. f .'I i *, I •. -z A r 1 • J'Ssf 0 4I r MOI ' V- I -! I 2 II* ) e t _ _ > CU-an .a*.. 4 s Bs 4 rr** 4 •s V.. . V ’ S!'r’’r:\ If *’4*^ .3 / 1d 1 1 I 1 ■» <1 *4 • :J I I I I b r S c *•- .I t* I , _. ,1.. I 'J i; ' altimore Township Clerk, Jana Bishop Orangeville Township Clerk, Melody Risner Barry Township Clerk, Debra Knight Prairieville Township Clerk, Rod Goebel Hope Township Clerk, Deborah Jackson Yankee Springs Township Clerk, Tom Hopkins Johnstown Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock This notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.496(3)) K b *x.t. H Rd, Plainwell Ml 49080_ Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk on behalf of: I < J 1'^r II M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 Yankee Springs, Precinct 2 will vote at Orangeville Township, 7350 Lindsey 8:00 a.m,*4:00 p.m. r. '»»r I I s' • /! * I i II 11 ■JJ r 4 I 4i Si . 4, - •^e’etsr' i I i I Is r t a 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. >5' f tH-«' Hope Township - 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings on July 16,2025 at 5:00 p.m. ,• ;A.L". f ! Johnstown & Baltimore Townships -13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek on July 14,2025 at 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ^TIL Hj 5' f sV »Tf' -5 f li bOl •4-’. a ST . .? Barry Township -155 E. Orchard St, Delton on July 22,2025 at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. a »— □ u ':J S > 2 r\ ■ I 1*’ I s 2 : 4’ ■n n d JI > |: 1> 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. f I 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. AU offices will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. t I lii : PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST: r ';i i I ', Cii. I 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 a.m.-noon o L<' y* III Monday & Wednesday 8:00 a,m.-4:00 p.m. and by appointment Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. «r 1 * times: uiar Business Hours •« J iitii? Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the appropriate clerk’s office. ress ^W‘/K f ' After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector must register to vote in PinicW __ •••■ nr. >1 I The last day to register by mail or online with the local clerk is Monday, July person with proof of residency up to and including through the day of election (MCL 168.497) at the appropriate Clerk’s office listed below at the following A PJL J n t'in* ; * a e r 21,2025. .« 4 II!1 £ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. Sample ballots may be viewed at www.michiqan.qov/vote. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at ! ) I the Online Voter Registration System at www.Michigan.gov/vote. r sauna , - ) I I V* * ' I IBB 1;’ SA rr f k\ I k s .k 1 f ■; •. 4 i W a I 1 ’I ^■^Vr —A- ?***• r#f I. I k 4 ♦ J\ 1 ts.'^ » '4 s I 4 4 s A r X k i A 1 r-'* I .. •< ! • ' s. & J ■.<R aaMi fr: 1 �1 k 4 I : ' if : I ft SPORTS I i c 1 & 'll ii. ..fl. it Saxon athletic, P.E. facilities getting facelift . Ml ’ » y "i 1 ft. <ift I b Brett Bremer Sports Editor The year was 1980. Delton Kellogg met Lakewood in a varsity boys’ bas­ ketball district tournament game at Hast­ ings High School. The \Tkings defeated current Hastings High School athletic director Mike Mohn and the Panthers in his last varsity bailgame before he went on to star at Oakland University - then an NCAA Division II institution. The locker rooms the Delton Kel­ logg and Lakewood teams used that evening in Hastings remained virtually unchanged until Hastings Area Schools voters approved a bond in 2023 that led to massive renovations beginning this spring. Demolition and construction are progressing on the athletic end of the Hastings High School building. Both boys and girls locker rooms are being completely gutted and redone. Those working on the project asked for approval to get an early start, by spring break 2025, in an effort to have the project completed by the time school resumes in the fall. High school phys­ ical education teachers Jamie Murphy and Joann Vandenhout had their offices and class locker rooms moved into the Community Education and Recreation Center for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year. For now, inside the closed athletic lobby there isn’t much to see - crum­ bled brick, walls coming down, open ceilings. “As you enter into the main athletic entrance, that is going to be completely different,” Mohn said. “You’ll be blown away when you walk in. Both restrooms are being gutted and redone. Athletic commons area, where the old Saxon Store was across from the concession I .: J -TO^S MS\ nJ T» z FB X. b* ,r 4 4 1 i d' t I I Au K- 4 ',K .V 4 f ■i Sfli 4 11 4L c. < ■ 1 ! Yi J ■ i I ft I I I I ft I I fjitjmiU bsk^ > 4 y •i f ■V' • t! tTOOI fsnt:)’ -t" ■- I « %♦ ir-* \ ♦ i I ft jnU. jg fisiA es ; )3£l i haW)-graimigat , »il . I ft i k 4 <> 'b jaoil:>nii£ bnu oh: IK- 3 ■ > Qi «b T r ■tgiT .gaibii^ ®®* ftcl r nr I I «I o I* MMiv i’ saSKk " K ■ ('tih ■MiL'/ isb ♦ ft I I I “''i I IC jfii a' ft. I I r. s _.v^ -raa? «. yy/f,4©Jnoho ' 4; hk % 4 TC: nai Moorfoeacnl ■ u/H r toortaa ■'• xe. 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He said the Saxons have had to tell opponents in the gymnasium to keep valuable by the bench rather than in the locker room because of an inability to close off certain areas of the locker rooms. “The biggest change for our kids will be the varsity locker rooms,” Mohn said. “Our varsity basketball teams, boys and girls, share the same locker room. It has always been that way. They just got used to it. ?Now there will be a varsity side for the girls and a visiting side for the girls, and same thing on the boys’ side Demolition work continues on Monday inside the space that will be the new Saxon commons area in front of the concession stand near the Hastings High School gymnasium. The projects are being paid for with funds from the bond passed by Hastings Area School voters in 2023. Photos by Brett Bremer Stand, will be an open area with work ta­ bles, spots that folks can plug in devices. It’ll all be graphics, ornate stuff, we’ll probably get a couple of video boards, and it will give people that go out to get concessions a place to sit, hang out and chit chat. There will be tables, and students and athletes will be able to hang out there as well. Aplace to sit and chill.” The locker rooms will be brighter they’ll be a little more what I would consider normal locker rooms.” The changes will also include moving the high school athletic offices from the west end of the main offices on the front ofthe high school over to the back side of that end of the school, and those offices will overlook the new Saxon commons area. Mohn said there will also be updat­ ed trophy cases throughout the area, and is excited to get to display some recently found Saxon hardware. “They said they’ve been cruising right along. We’re hanging in there. 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That was following a unanimous vote by the Lake Odessa Village Council on June 16 recommending Joseph for ±e position. Village officials had created the deputy manag­ er’s post, based on a suggestion by Guetschow after ending a hiring search for a full-time manager in December 2024 without offering the job to either of two finalists. In hopes of attracting a broader range of applicants, the council agreed to the new deputy manager position, with plans for the individual to be OBd oJ Wl hanuoJ o^di.V BzeabO aokJ «fF ’■ * 1^ • f 4 I V a,4it,.^tfyiDa»7Honiao^ aril idt pasa^ itarit yd sJov BOominfiHu e bbw ibtIT 3 i onSbno •1 nj I 1 iiofinoO ^fiV BzeabO 1 BBn«im,TKiq««Eto fenssoattoi gUi^iRo 38^ r«)rt3FJadO/x!doM’8388a2i8nt>^3«^ .leoq^ I snibo^ J fij-iteie toI dawez gniifri e i 1^4 .aaifind owl J>9SQG ^slq ifiiw^odtofW’*^ a deputy manager. “The opportunity to work and become a leader in the community of Lake Odessa will be exceptional for the person who is the right fit and be amongst very profes­ sional and friendly staff, council and community mem­ bers,” he added. “I wish you and your community the very best, and thank you for your time and service.” With their top choice for deputy manager having turned down the job, the village council hosted a special meeting Monday, June 30, to consider their options, including whether to repost the position or move on to their second choice, current Department of Public Works staffer Jacob Hanson. But, first, Village President Karen Banks asked Guetschow if he had any more details on Joseph’s decision. “It’s a personal decision on his part,” Guetschow said. See HIRING on 3 • * SINCE 1856 It mentored by Guetschow for a year before then being considered for promotion to manager. After receiving more than a dozen applications, council members interviewed four candidates, includ­ ing Joseph, during a special meeting May 31. But, the hiring process took a surprise turn last week when Joseph informed Guetschow he was withdraw­ ing his name fi'om consideration for the deputy man­ ager’s post. “It has been my pleasure these past few months during the deputy manager hiring process to meet with your staff, learn about your community and speak with you about the future of Lake Odessa,” Joseph stated in a letter dated Thursday, June 26. “I was very honored to earn your recommendation to fulfill this position and join your community. I regret to inform you that after some detailed conversations with Manager Guetschow, and personal reflection, that I will no longer be seeking the appointment of Staff Writer ,1 'Hsn £ toT rfyim ai ni - mBg/ mBgfi 5W o) .)on odyficn 4O .TO3fiTJ2rfflffi Srt^wfldoaauO gssiD ,,8BBsM«8£niV ' Icnodibfioy B^^afaBirr ^Ibsftocpi JM wmoT srir jkpMl BARRY COUNTY Lake Odessa faces setback in hiring search kr *»* THE INTERESTS OF Thursday, July 3, 202 5 t om WWW DEVOTED TO 11 c** f I r ). ■' < ♦ f,4 I Second installment of Hastings Pride Festival brings together hundreds I s ‘4) /■ M TI X L 4 4: fc' f 2 >1 i »rr J 9 1. .-i,. ' 1 .1 V •• ■ A * / k '.w. I b X' '.. WP:' ? * w J •4 « 1 * I *k I Jayson Bus Contributing Writer I * ^5.4 r w ' **■ 1 r'' —H ■ With the second year of the Hastings Pride Festival now in the books, organizers are hitting their stride in turning it into a successful annual celebration of the LGBTQ community and those who belong to it. Tliomapple Plaza in downtown Hastings once again played host to the event, held Saturday under sunny, warm skies. The fami­ ly-friendly Pride celebration fea­ tured live music, vendors, LGBTQ resources, and a drag show. While many Pride events take place throughout West Michigan and beyond during June, the small, six-person Hastings Pride Committee felt it was important for members of the LGBTQ community in Hastings to have an event in their own backyards — rather than having to travel to places like Grand Rapids or Lowell, where Pride festivals are already well established. See PRIDE on 2 X* lai* ■ 'X 4 » t«f.V i *<• « ' «* fcX 3' ... L 1 •A. < * ■W 9 w ►- I I 11^ * 2?U« I f*. . . lA d » ■. V ' 5^ I I• W; <^*2 > r* 4 Mk i4*-. -A- •-3« » *• .< I S-r « > ) I .•.*1 *..• -X f •> 4 JV > A\*; ( .. x <i IQ V hwo O’’ City, county, state and community officials, along with representatives from CopperFtock Construction break ground at the site of the future Hastings Riverwalk Lofts on Tuesday, July 1. Photos by Randy Passeno t nJ '’4i^ 4. 4 •F < •u -i. * L J 1 th << I J .•< * s’ .•r4 Officials break ground at Hastings Hiverwalk Lofts r J 1 I 9 > I: > / I I bosbMI^M T f" Molly Macleod Editor ?s ^j|imiojbni;zipflar(W When city and county officials, com­ munity leaders and developers took their shovels to the ground at 328 and 420 E. Mill Street in Hastings this week, the dirt thrown meant more than the begin­ ning of a construction project that will bring sorely needed housing to Barry County. It is a catalyst for greater impact in Hastings and Barry County — and the continuation of a late philanthropist’s dream. Construction at the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts is officially underway after a ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday, July 1. Hundreds gathered for the event, with speakers highlight­ ing the long road developers, city and county officials, and community orga­ nizations such as the Barry Community Foundation (BCF) and the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance (BCCEDA) and more took to see the project come to fruition. CopperRock Construction, the proj- ; I uotg sal 01 dsvod? blHi agi^g£l i ni}394Sjg}K licfti ^iofftmeonr nib « mA I |ul9s^ nohssniaoo J e 0) gnieuoifi habddn, ybio^ahd I. ITSlBSlgl^li I ■ • r- >: r tbns -“-*1^; J ''a'iiEiqoTfhnBtirfq^ i> ooilfiDriiifi^ sdJ ••'Kg.'•K • ywwJ Ben? ^ni ifubs JIA irl 'i* 'J* 7 f ri M « < mR ilEUM p£isfk iuT bbfl aedi idi I aril gni tu t I 5 4# 4 :5435 ) 'prujoj 9 daua pjioiJmi 1^3 S t nonchmjoH tDQW ugY'* WoSit dftw aidoJ liiflsl «n I ^81 Zfti x»llf f 03 nr-i t 'J, lodffififD "I* ) oonctifA •l • i •* > f« )99tOTq 9dj anoD .^IxMisqqo’J aw h * •* k. 1 , < I r ■ ect’s Grand Rapids-based developer, plans to construct 135 units between the three buildings split between the adjoin­ ing 420 E. Mill St and 328 E. Mill St. properties. The apartments will be offered in 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units. A portion of the units will be set aside for affordable housing. Construction on the project is set to be wrapped up by June 2026. Developers will also construct a fourth, 15,000-square-foot building on the site meant for community use. The community building will contain a com­ mercial kitchen and space for the Mill Street Market, a local food co-op offer­ ing. Additionally, the building will house a daycare center. “We’re very excited about this proj­ ect,” said CopperRock senior develop­ ment specialist Greg Taylor on Tuesday. “You can see from our sign over here we have a lot of support from a lot of folks- city, county, the state, multiple lenders • • • Developers got creative when it came to funding the housing project After jumping through multiple bureaucratic hoops at the city, county and state lev­ els, CopperRock was able to secure tax increment financing through a brownfield redevelopment plan. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, Michigan State Housing Development Authority funding, support from private and community donors, along with a recent boon from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program. That recent funding from the state contributes another $921,510 — bringing the project’s total investment in Hastings to rou^y $33.5 million. Michele Wildman, MEDC senior vice president of community planning and development, said MEDC chose the Hastings project because it fit with the agency’s greater goals in Michigan, “Part of the goals of this program are to revitalize vacant and underutilized prop­ erties and to add amenities to the comSee LOFTS on 5 * X e 1 f f « ^9 ^at > WISHING YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY k. J* Jk, I .5t V •f PROM OUR I^MILY TO YOURS t VIE^ACmj^m^Gioup 4 ,1 i n el -4 V ■ I '• I I f • «fh. 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The group includes TK FFA advisor Alyssa Hamlin, TK FFA president Erika Wolowicz (front with shovels from left), vice president Emma Reil and treasurer Alexa Hoeksma, as well as (back from left) Hunter Seaben, Carter Hondorp, Maguire Simmons, Kadyn Palmateer, Allison Wolowicz, Alexa Hoeksma, Paige Sheely and Vivian Hansson. t I A >< Deere Y ■*: '1 t 2 ” i I J, T I• Oi 'f A . ( •s A- < > • Ik t'-. s 11 rf' *• • I I 1 *—i L I I Hl 1 * ? f .1 • s. “v' t- Al Sia « I .K'V - 'i I V * » i I ;a> ‘4 ( i A k * \. > I • k 3 7 BK* na* 4 V* * M •’ H 1 ^1' .w V »l.'; « A' i I .*■ Photo by Brett Bremer '4 I 4 k « 2 i » f 1 . 1* <4 «NB* I. I.X.* .4) ; W 4' • s' A.' f . ♦ 4 t' r< t O ♦ ♦ 4 ■■ 4ir.. r, 4 -I 'X- I. w *s Jc 4 ■p 1 f. ■ J < \ t �I 2 Thursday, July 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner com r « f" t^l DK Schools seeking non-homestead millage renewal next month I I, / I . s'i ■ E**Tir r I I k I i * I f 1 * I. 5 1 » I r 9 II J «» iF 4 111 \ % 4 a « V The search for missing Lake Odessa teen Devlin Tait continues after he was last seen near Carl's Market in Lake Odessa on April 21. Photo by Dennis Mansfield '■BdKiL Va I ♦ s» * Authorities still searching for missing Lake Odessa teen Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Law enforcement officials still do not suspect foul play is involved in the case of a missing Lake Odessa teen, as the search for the individual enters its fourth month. Devlin Tait, 19, of Lake Odessa was originally reported missing after last being seen at Carl’s Market in downtown Lake Odessa at about 8:20 a.m. on April 21, allegedly traveling on foot. Despite a three-month search, Ionia County SherifTs Office investigators have not found any evidence of Tait’s potential whereabouts. ICSO Detective/Sgt. Phillip Hesche on Monday, June 30, said the search for Tait remains ongoing, with investiga­ tors continuing efforts to review phone records and social media platforms for information on his potential location. “It takes time,” Hesche said. “Devlin was known to carry more than one phone. He’d change his phone quite often. “(But) he rarely forgot a phone number.” Hesche added the review of Tait’s phone records is complicated by the fact that multiple phone carriers are involved. “We’ve put significant time into this,” the detective said. “We’ve continued to follow up on leads. “We still have no reason to suspect foul play,” he added. “(Though) we’re not sure ofhis whereabouts or his status.” According to a description ofTait post­ ed online, he’s reported to be 6-foot tall and weighing 170 pounds. He reportedly was wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt,, white T-shirt, blue jeans arid cowboy boots when last spotted in downtown Lake Odessa. A candlelight vigil in honor of Tait was held on Saturday night, June 28, on the village beach by the Buddy’s On The Beach restaurant in Lake Odessa in hopes of bringing awareness to the ongoing search for the missing teen. Persons who mighthave seen Tait since the time of his reported disappearance are urged to contact the ICSO by calling 616-527-5737. Tips may also be provided anonymous­ ly online through the Silent Observer website, silentobserver.org, or by calling the Grand Rapids-based, nonprofit orga­ nization at 616-774-2345. Customers peruse the selection at the Hastings Farmers Market on Saturday, June 28. Photo by Jayson Bussa Long-Standing Hastings Farmers Mailret is in lull swing Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer On the occasional Saturday, Mi­ chael Hoskins has to make sli^t ad­ justments to the layout of the Hastings Fanners Market. “There have been a few Saturdays where we try to figure out ‘Do we need to put people on this sidewalk, as well?”’ said Hoskins, who works for the Barry Community Foundation and serves as the Market Master for the Hastings Farmers Market. This year’s market is in full swing, having kicked off in May and sched­ uled to continue through Halloween. The Hastings Farmers Market is set up outside the Barry County Court­ house and runs every Wednesday and Saturday. Hoskins said attendance has been solid in the early months. In the late summer and early fall, the market tends to pick up even more as addi­ tional produce comes in season. “It’s been pretty decent, I think,” Hoskins said. “We have had a good amount of people customer-wise but I also think there are a decent amount of new vendors.” One of those new vendors is Micki Graham, a Bellevue resident who op­ erates M&G Custom Design Works. Her business spans vinyl decals, em­ broidery, and metal work, but recently she’s been focusing on a growing niche: sourdough goods. “I took up sourdough this year—in January,” Graham explained. “I start- ed with bread when 1 realized you can do so much so I took it and ran with it because sourdough is becoming so popular. Most people only do breads and I try to stay as different as I can.” Graham’s offerings now include not just bread, but buns, cookies, scones, brownies and more. She’s new to the Hastings Farmers Market this year, but you can expect to see her there every Wednesday and Saturday. On Thursdays, she also sells at the Charlotte Artisans and Farmers Market. For small-scale, homegrown busi­ nesses, farmers markets offer a low-overhead way to gain exposure and sell directly to the public. “It’s always easy and accessible,” Graham said. “As long as it’s not over $20 or $30 to have a spot, it’s usually worth it.” Space at the Hastings Farmers Market is just $10 per day. Graham previously sold at her hometown farmers market in Bellevue, but that one eventually fizzled out, a fate that’s become increasingly common among farmers markets across the state, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, Graham said her time in Hast­ ings has been a positive experience. “There are so many other vendors and a lot oftraffic that comes through,” she said. “We had people who, just a few weeks ago, they were here from Hawaii. That was really cool.” --*WT ■f: jS-.^ r: *w . 4 r B - •> 1 9 •*v’* '^5''41.'<» 11 K .< .d Karen Turfto-Ebrlght Staff Writer In next month’s Aug. 5 primary election, voters in the Delton Kellogg Schools District will be asked to renew a 19.2-mill authorization on non-homestead properties. The renewal is not an increase in tax from the current millage. Superintendent Jeremy Wright said the renewal is paramount to the overall funding for the district. He encourages everyone to get out and vote. “While the renewal does not impact primary residences, it is a percentage of the allowance we get for each student,” Wright explained. “The renewal pays for 25% of our overall budget or about $4 million a year, which covers operating expenses and allows us to get the full foundation allowance from the state. Passing a renewal would support core district priorities including, hiring and retaining qualified teachers, aides, coun­ selors and support staff. Additionally, an approved renewal would enable the district to purchase up-to-date textbooks, technology and classroom supplies. Furthermore, it would provide funds for transportation, special education and extracurricular programs, plus maintain safe, inclusive learning environments. The millage applies to commercial property, rental property and vacation homes, and is not a tax on voters’ pri­ mary residence. The state requires that non-homestead millages be voted on every 5 years and that all school dis­ tricts levy at least 18 mills annually to secure their full foundation allowance per student. According to the district’s website, revenues from the non-homestead millage provide the DK Schools with roughly $4.25 million in revenues yearly from the school district’s approximately $15-million budget. The cost to a taxpayer with non-homestead property with a taxable value of $200,000 would be roughly $3,800 a year. If the millage does not pass, the school district would be faced with cutting teachers, programs, transportation and other essentia Services. ‘ Delton Kellogg School officials are encouraging voters to get out and vote by locating their polling place at Mich­ igan’s official site. Voting will be open on Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. I I 2?“" HERf Continued from Page 1 I unit . “Hastings isn’t really a suburb of any­ where else. It has its own cultural identi­ ty. It has a great cultural life — there is a lot of philanthropy here, there is a great arts program here and it’s got its own identity,” said J Maizlish Mole, one of the event’s organizers, “People who grew up here, or are growing up here who are part of the LGBTQ community, they need their own thing. It should be homegrown. We’ve been to Lowell and Grand Rapids, they’re great festivals but people should have one in their own town.” Last year marked Hastings Pride’s full-scale debut at Thomapple Plaza, fol­ lowing a smaller “pop-up Wde” held the year before at a local coffee shop. That grassroots effort quickly grew into a fullfledged community festival. Organizers estimated that roughly 700 to 800 people attended the event last year — a strong showing for a new event. “Everybody was overjoyed witih it last year,” Mole said. Turnout was similarly strong this year, with organizers estimating between 500 o •, * * - -M Under sunny skies, the Hastings Pride Festival took over the Thornapple Plaza in downtown Hastings on Saturday. Hundreds were in attendance. Photo by Jayson Bussa and 600 attendees. The number of vendor booths roughly doubled compared to last year, and the event attracted sponsorships from local businesses, including the Full Moon Saloon, which also hosted a post­ Pride celebration. Funds from Hastings Pride, including additional money raised through the di^ show and a local booth operated by Julie Coon, totaled $850 and will be donated to ±e Hastings High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Hastings Pride, like others around the country, took place amid a tense and polari^ political climate. Many members of the LGBTQ com­ munity feel under attack by recent policy changes by the Trump Administration. A recent one included the discontinuation of LGBTQ-specialized suicide preven­ tion service, which was included in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. “Absolutely it is more important,” said Mole, when asked if such events carry greater weight in today’s political climate. “It’s not about being in people’s faces; it’s about people in this community being able to see each other and the fact that the rest of ±e town can see us is an added bonus. But we organize this so people can find each o±er and celebrate each o±er and have solidarity. A lot of people do feel under attack and they’re not wrong. Civil rights across the board are in crisis right now.” “Politically and socially it’s important to be seen in this town because there is a lot of pushback in general about the LGBTQ cause,” Mole added. “It’s important to be seen and it’s important to see each other.” Hastings isn’t the only Barry County- f s'" ./f / ’ ’ A >s 4V t f' I 1 i ' jS* ' % ►»! h sM^ v> . A * • r k x ■' . .i J' I Z A’4*? Z'' a Z t T ! 4 I z z mF k * 4* t ,* 7’ X i j ■ 0 4 ’t- * I ■ ,;} z 4 fT* c * *' J 4 1 I I t • z I •. • . z »> . '• z *» I J I J I LA ik'’’ ,•*>*, f 4 , ? , I £ f n .r * * I /V X* 5 11 4 / t p I I I I c » , I I-' r f ./ :c- I t' •I Ar>- (¥*• ■ 1 , - J t • '■,W • Z z' *z I ♦t-' ■ ’ /i- ♦- J*- 4 J 1 / r <* V « t *• 1 J t 4 y? < ( J j”” I.' » •4F'’ I i i M).' J >14 C-4"'. !^ \ / Z V* ?* 4 M*' .•» '.<1 II* avf -4' f« I S ‘ I# >/• • fl* w ri: 4* J..fc 1 J • nJ * * I ■• • i4'' ,. 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We are everywhere. It’s easy for people to look at the situation and think that’s a city thing and those are city peo­ ple. And it’s not the case. We’re eveiywhere. And we’re every age and stripe and skin color. It’s important to know that” Like many Pride events, Hastings Pride faced a small group of protesters situated outside the event space. The Hastings Police Department was present as well. In a memorable moment, a group of attendees formed a human wall, using large banners from participating food and beverage vendors to block out the protesters, who were attempting to disrupt the event wi± large signs and a portable PA system. “It was quite an unfoigettable scene,” Mole said. * r I PRIDE 4 <» everyday operational expenditures such as teachers* salaries and instructional materials, special education, transporta­ tion and extracurricular activities — not expenditures for capital projects. “The community has been great and very supportive and we are hopeful that this will continue,” Wright said. “It is not a new tax and it has been something that has been approved many times in the past.” J -M* 9 ’T The non-homestead revenue funds ! r-’-. * ■I L 'W » «rv -f ‘ •J ’*4 f ^8*-* r 'trni^ B ' 1? 11 ‘UJ. M .4 LJ. , Ii ? 'i w. 1 4^ t, ' T ■ V » T :k I 1 -■* fHb t — 11 •*'T< *< 1;^. 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Published Thursday. ... $78/yr. or $14/mo Barry County................. r w NEWSPAPER RATES Adjoining Counties....... Elsewhere in Michigan Elsewhere in U.S......... Single Copy................... i 41 !! kBOBOBHMCM AMOCunON * f Copyright 2025 ©2025 Jams Media. LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. at i1 I1 NX ♦ ♦ s t I .n k’*;. t If 'A •x 4 <49 t * -t ••• * z V ? *■ X c> 'i : L!>»’ K 1 ♦ ♦ It It*. b ’.4. $ L I * k' fl hk. k 4 1: �£ I1 r;f 1 1 -B = T S', ' -V Td I > • I •tyiru cC fr* Ml •4. - y I Family Support Center names Barry County native program director I fr A a J Molly Macleod -ji Editor « *1 ft. J Zoey Ziny has been involved in nonprofit work in Barry County for nearly as long as her memory stretches back. The Class of 2023 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate is back in Barry County in a pronew, but familiar role gram coordinator at the Family Support Center of Barry County. Despite being early in her professional career, Ziny has amassed lots of experi­ ence with Barry County nonprofits. She credits some of that to her mother, Barry County Commission on Aging Executive Director Courtney Ziny. “I’ve been working in nonprofits since I started working, and, with who my mom is, I’ve been in that world since I was bom,” said Ziny. Her new role at FSC hits home for Ziny, whose younger brother is adopted. “I like helping kids.. .It’s close to home to help people try to learn how to care for their kids better,” she said. FSC offers support for parents and guardians in Barry County. By offering parent education and kinship care, FSC helps prevent child abuse. Ziny said FSC has resources for parents or guardians in just about every circumstance. “My advice to anybody - any parent, any grandparent, anybody planning to be a parent - it never hurts to ask. It never hurts to take the class and learn the re­ sources,” Ziny said. All are welcome to utilize FSC’s re­ sources, Ziny said. Ziny comes with some real experience '1 J »-* fftO’ I L k'V. < tn* 8b. I-; 5l9oH t r) k w* ne. r ) WSP'" 8>. H s t ^5,t w V. . k u . A if ’I 1: r w ‘ 1;. 1 'S r —I'"' I. J'JI I O^H.i s ? Lf ' «,r I '/. I 1 r*. * -1=; . ** I >w r«^ .• -t'd f* A 4 . I •JI J J If *r ' ■^'.J J •• 4 ■ 1 y. 8 i h. I <fr k I X I . 'I I I J r • *t '.V . Vi - I "4 'a ’"A; * 7 /s I k I < it: * 11 •. 1 » •’ t J'-'"'..' ■ '> \ I • / III ■ •*7 4 I 4*^* V- p'.’T • I J .5 1- - 1 1 I • •< 2 ' a L .’J. - * .r \ • 3 «r<a ■< k 1 ■B* I . r, i-, r A I -I WifriV- <1^ < .1 t 'I '■‘IW, t r* r,’’ r ,r ^ -r: /-I A i. ' ’1:^8'^-*4 hv*;. a, n fr.'. I ♦1 4 I ■** ,1 V • \ r \ M- I r: •A'. a;< 7R 1 1 * I* ’*1 1 'It ...j w I* ,1 • r -t^ % 2 ■ • iSv r .'fj' ' * r . Mi / l-L' 1 ' r- 1 Sf'. :y.- 1 J I I I u X . A - cl IN V r J. > 1'; 1 t • r K I ■ 18. I I I J .n I JU* 'i ' 1 1 I i L J 'fl I r3. 1 I <'lT» ■t jcrv . 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Clark Brothers Construction Building Contractors plans on building affordable housing on the property located behindthe Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street in Delton. “He’s buying the property from the sew­ er authority,” said Jim Stonebumer, chair of the sewer authority. “He made an offer and we accepted the offer. It was property that we had bought a few years ago. The land is fanned by Osborn Farms.” BenClaik, ownerofClaikBrothersConstruction, is not disclosing the amount ofthe sale yet “We have a purchase agreement signed on this but we have not actually finalized this deal, yet” Clark said. Marsha Bassett is the president of Revitalize Delton. The organization was formed a few years ago with the aim to bring growth into the community by making Delton a place where businesses and families want to live, grow and send their kids to school. “From day one, Ben has been engaged inthisprojectandhe’staken initiative. He’s community-oriented and very open to all of our ideas about how to make this hous­ ing affordable,” Bassett said. “He’s been to many meetings. It’s a work in progress but he has been agreeable to everything we talked about because he wants this housing to be affordable as well.” Barry County Planner Jeff Keesler said he is looking forward to working with Clark. ‘He’s been really great and truly has a heart for the community and doing projects that make things better,” Keesler said. While addressing the audience at the Revitalize Delton meeting on Thursday, June 26, Keesler said he is on board wiffi an open space concept in the new housing development and keeping it natural and open to all residents to use and enjoy. Clark said there are about 15 acres of wetland in the 25 acres of land. He said he hopes to build boardwalks and maybe a playground near that wetland where the community can use it effectively. There may even be a bike path. “But that is something that has to be worked out with theplanningcommission,”Clarksaid. “In 1 4 ‘VI k % J under her belt in the nonprofit sector, with stops working with the Barry Community Foundation, Barry County United Way, ±e Barry County Commission of Aging and the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Ziny won ±e Youth Volunteer Award from Barry Ziny County United Way in 2022 and was involved with the Youth Ad­ visory Council in high school. She also has helped with the county’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program since a young age. She keeps busy, juggling her new role as FSC program coordinator while fin­ ishing up her degree at Western Michigan University. Ziny plans to graduate in a year with a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit and public administration. Ziny said she plans to marry her fiance, Ethan Hey, in October of this year. The two have two dogs, Mabel and Moe, and are closing on a house in Hastings in the coming week. “I am so excited to really start my career in the nonprofit world with an amazing organization like Family Support Cen­ ter,” said Ziny. “I love this community with all my heart and could not imagine living or working somewhere else.” The Family Support Center of Barry County is affiliated with Children Trust Michigan, serving as the designated Bar­ ry County prevention partner. It is also a Barry County United Way agency and is supported by Care Well Services. For more information on factors that protect children from child abuse, contact the FSCBC by calling 269-945-5439. I J k ■ ".<3 Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer b * » Local builder acquiring 25 acres of land in Delton for housing development i ’ w* • s sra I it I •• ■ -i> c h’ I f . . 4*. I < I r;'' ,T e— I I < H' I 4 , I 1* -♦ 1 i u J '■ -1“' .1 a I The discussion then quickly moved to Hanson, who was reportedly the only internal candidate to have applied for the position and also interviewed with the council at the May 31 special meet­ ing. A village employee since 2014, Hanson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in human resources, from Western Michigan University. In his opinion, Guetschow said Hanson remained as the “next best choice,” despite his lack of experience and knowledge in administration, as well as concerns “we don’t want to set Jake up to fail.” “My thought is to take an intermedi­ ate step,” Guetschow added. Rather than hiring Hanson as deputy manager, Guetshow suggested he work as an “administrative assistant” for a three-month trial period. Hanson, who reportedly works four days a week currently for the village’s DPW, would see his schedule increased to five days a week, including three days working on DPW projects and then two under Guetschow’s direct supervision. “Then, with some mentoring, we can see if he can move into the village man­ ager’s role,” Guetschow said. “In some respects, it wouldn’t be much different than if we’d hired William Joseph. “We were going to make an invest­ ment in Jake anyway,” he added. “This would just accelerate it a bit.” Possibly the biggest difference, accord­ ing to Guetschow, is that Hanson would be allowed to return to his DPW duties if the trial period proved unsuccessful. “It is a trial period,” Guetshow said. “It’s different from what we advertised, different from what we planned for. “(But) he’s always understood he could be sent back to the minors.” Most of the council seemed open to the idea. “I like the sound of it,” said Trustee Bob Green. “It’s a good idea.” Trustee Martha Yoder, however, said she had reservations about promoting Hanson, even for a trial period, due to potential miscues, such as failing to thank the council for being invited to interview and then not attending Monday’s special meeting. “I do have serious concerns,” she said. “I don’t see anything from Jake to promote himself. “I haven’t seen any of that. I’m won­ dering about the commitment of the individual to that.” Yoder added she was also concerned. that, if Hanson wasn’t successful, the council would be delayed from repost­ ing the deputy manager’s position. While stating she also had some “misgivings” about Hanson’s lack of experience. Banks said she supported Guetschow’s recommendation. “I’m willing to give this three-month trial period a shot,” she said. “I don’t want to ignore Martha’s concerns,” added Trustee Michael Brighton. “(But) if we were ever set up to succeed, it’s now. If you want to give it a shot, it’s now.” If not, Brighton questioned whether Banks would be willing to take on the duties of manager in addition to her role as village president. “I don’t know if that would be a good thing for the community,” Banks said. “I think we’re better served by hiring a professional manager.” The council stopped short of making any type of recommendation during the 40-minute meeting Monday at the Page Memorial Building after Brighton asked whether the council should take any action with trustees Ben DeJong and Terri Cappon absent from the discussions. “I’d want them to support this also. he said. “This is a big decision.” Council members then agreed to tenta­ tively schedule yet ano±er special meet­ ing for 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. Yoder suggested Hanson be invited to the special meeting so that council members could hear from him directly. “It might be helpful to hear his thoughts,” she said. “We’ve been kind of speculating. The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023. That’s when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger less than seven months after his accepting the job in May of ±at year. According to Guetschow, the council has started hiring searches three times since then, a factor that would likely cause potential applicants some con­ cern if the village were to repost the position in the near future. “The fact you’re going through this so many times has probably scared some people off,” he said. “We’ve set a really high bar, Brighton said. “That’s why we’ve reposted so many times. We’re not willing to settle.” I •( r PM Wendi Stratton CFP @ Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashvifie. Ml 49073 (517)760-8113 r .£ 4 We’re getting close to the Fourth of July, our na­ tional Independence Day. This celebration may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to attain financial freedom? Your first step is to de­ fine what financial inde­ pendence signifies to you. For many people, it means being able to retire when they want to, and to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle. So, if this is your vision as well, consider taking these steps: • Pay yourselffirst. If you wait until you have some extra money “lying around” before you invest for retirement, you may never get around to doing it. Instead, pay yourself first. This actually is not that hard to do, especially if you have a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, because your contributions are taken directly from your paycheck, before you even have the chance to spend the money. You can set up a similar arrangement with an IRA by having automatic contributions taken directly from your checking or savings ac­ count. • Invest appropriately. ^fr-3 J*' K a2 ' I ! I f *4. ft a r 4^' * HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL f ri I * r I I •. * I I 9\ Sti*' *f. r* «*vi d5 What; Multi-Year Reunion sponsored by class of 1980 When; July 5, 2025 - doors open at Bpm - until midnight Where: Venue 1230 - Hastings, Ml-1230 N. Michigan Avenue I a I V I I 4 CLASS OF 1980 REUNION WELCOMING CLASSES OF I ycu aw (tutUed ta join UU daod of, 198C*d 45*^ ^ii^ School Jteunion $25 uuU COVW dinnw, anactio, aoft (Uinka, Sew and tvine, ao tveU 04 enUfUainment. I 4.:f l». I I r* K i) ! I. 1977-1983 ‘ » X r 0 I Contacts farAdyanced Ticket Sales: r Denny: IdenrryC5279ima ileo m (269)838^6470 11 < ' IT I X • I c J I Wil k « * • • • • B I I ,1 G' «■* y.r'I :i LAuNe Gibson: Gitaun»Leu tie Seolxom ^90838*5202 or Vonmq^S to ^Hobln-Ch8ae43 3 Buffet Dinner Live Band and dancing- playing all the tunes from our ‘era” 50/50 raffle Euchre Tournament and more IT • •• ♦ ♦ d K Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Your investment deci­ sions should be guided by your retirement goals, along with how long you have before you need the money and how comfort­ able you are with different levels of investment risk. If you deviate from these guideposts — for instance, by taking on either too much or too little risk — you may end up making decisions that aren’t right for you and that may set you back as you pursue your financial indepen­ dence. • Avoid financial ''pot­ holes. ” The road to finan­ cial liberty will always be marked with potholes you should avoid. One such pothole is debt — the higher your debt burden, the less you can invest for your retirement. It’s not always easy to low­ er your debt load, but do the best you can to live within your means. A sec­ ond pothole comes in the form of large, unexpected short-term costs, such as a major home or auto repair or a medical bill not folly covered by insurance. To avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for these short-term costs, try to build an emer­ gency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. • Give yourself some wiggle room. Ifyou decide that to achieve financial independence, you must retire at 62 or you must buy a vacation home by the beach, you may feel disappointed if you fall short of these goals. But if you’re prepared to accept some flexibility in your plans — perhaps you can work until 65 or just rent a vacation home for the you may be summer able to earn a different, but still acceptable, financial freedom. And by working a couple of extra years or paying less for your vaca­ tion home expenses, you may also improve your overall financial picture. Putting these and o±er moves to work can help you keep moving toward your important goals. When you eventually reach your own “Finan­ cial Independence Day,” it may not warrant a fireworks display but it should certainly add some sparide to your life. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jofies Financial Advisor. I I *rI I F5 I < ■! I li X’ I J" r b JULY STH I I' I *» 4 -: .r— ii?f F $3C at tAe d0o>^. $25 p&t pewon fojc adoatitd tic^ ( Work toward your own financial independence day MT -ftTv-sW0f BWfii! SL? R ♦ ♦ / I i I J Ia «* Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones f I i U FOCUS I .4 some ofthe wetland and the wooded area, we are hoping to supply some recreational resources for the community.” The wetland lies in the southeast comer of the parcel. “Ijust want to express gratitude first and foremost to the sewer authority. They have been fondamental in helping to bring this project to life. They’ve really been a big part of it,” Clark said. “Not with just the sale ofthe land but with their commitment to helping with the infrastructure and everything that goes with it.” Clark said 14 team members, including his brothers, woik for Clark Brothers Construction Building Contractors. He’s owned the company for 17 years and has lived in Delton for 18. He has been in construction his whole life. Bassett said Clark has been nothing but engaging about plans he has for the new housing development, and at the same time, open-minded in listening to ideas from the RD organization and agreeing to keep the housing affordable in the Delton community. “I am grateful for Revitalize Delton’s role in helping to bring this to fruition as well,” Clark said. “And last we’re just rateful to bring something I think is going to be a great addition to our community.” Clark said his team projects approxi­ mately 30 homes and 12 apartments will be built in the new development with one permanent entrance. “We’ll need to review with the planning commission as well. There may be conversations about having a second entrance strictly for emergency egress,’’Clarksaid. “Butthat’s something we’ll need to work through with the planning commission.” Clark will present plans for the housing development at the rescheduled Revitalize Delton meeting on Aug. 21 at6:30p.m.at Delton Kellogg High School in the LGI building. “The sewer board is on board with what the plans are for the future of that proper­ ty,” Stonebumer said. He added that the sewer board can help in a lot of different ways with infrastructure. “We are working with Barry Township because they have a water tower now so the development will have sewer and water,” Stonebumer explained. “It’s going to be a good plan. I feel confident now we have something that’s going to be a benefit for the community in the future.” Financial fr 9^ 3 I i 4. . • } 1 f■ Thursday, July 3, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I e. J inHsA r*.fl t $ I �Ik 4 Thursday, July 3, 2025 THE KASrr JGS BANNER f WWW HasHngsBonner com 9 .'.r '•',1 I* OBITUARIES r & V 4* t 'J' .M ’V ■ ■ / •a 1.- .f. f 1 4 I V rV I A> ■ V I \l z i' J X VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM k ^'z 11 if’ I Janice M. Dixon Janice M. Dixon, a beloved member of the Nashville, Ml community and a cherished resident of Charlestown, IN. passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 90. Janice was a vibrant spirit known for her unique way of bringing joy to those around her, often seen riding her L tricycle through town, a symbol — of her playful nature and zest for life. Born and raised in Barry County, Ml, Janice held a deep love for her hometown, where she created countless memories and friendships that lasted a lifetime. An avid yard sale shopper, she had a keen eye for treasures and a talent for finding the perfect items to share with family and friends. Her passion for sewing was evident in the beautiful creations she crafted, each stitch infused with love and care. Janice was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Merrill Dixon; her son, Cameron Jarrard, and her brothers, Lyle and Norman Sandbrook. I She is survived by her loving sister. Donna Wilcox; her daughter. Kim Jarrard, and her cherished grandchildren, Eric and Rhonda Jarrard, Kristen Jarrard, and Erin Winkler, along with nine great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy. Janice's legacy is one of love, creativity, and community spirit. She will be remembered not only for her unique hobbies but also for her unwavering kindness and the warmth she brought to every gathering. Her family and friends will carry her memory in their hearts, celebrating the life of a remarkable woman who touched so many lives. A celebration of life ceremony will be held to honor Janice’s life and the joy she brought to all who knew her. Once the date is known, it will be distributed by the family to all her loved ones. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, July 3 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1951 movie starring Marjorie Main and Per­ cy Kilbride, 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 - Library closed. Monday, July 7 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 a.m.; Digital Literacy; Al Basics Today, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; Youth Makerspace with 4-H: Textiles (grades 3-12), 10:30 a.m.: Design Your Own Pop-Sockets (grades 6-12), 1 p.m.; community mental health workers at the library. 2 p.m.; Powerful Tools for Caregivers (CareWell Services), 4 p.m.; mahjong. 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Stu­ dio, 11 ;30 a.m.; Chalk the Walk (all ages art project), 2 p.m.; Youth on the Trail: Good For Your Body, Brain and Heart (North Country Trail meeting immediately following), 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. a Worship Togeth er at the church ofyour choice JVeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... e •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmcfgigmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery, Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship f 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses; nHASniKS A WORLDWIDE SUPPUEROF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HotUneltools&EqQlpment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 ■V July set to include more live pertormances in Hastings 1 The month of July is set to bring some “amazing” performances to Hastings, according to Steve Hoke, arts and events coordinator for the C ity of Hastings. “With the Fourth of July being on a Friday this year, we will not be having any concerts on that day so people can enjoy and celebrate our country’s birthday with friends and family,” Hoke said. “BenJammin” will continue this week's programming, taking the stage for the Playing at the Plaza for Chil­ dren's Show at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3. “Benjamin Gauthier and Emily Hewitt will rock out with your kids while they learn about health, self-con­ fidence, conflict resolution and core subjects through interactive music,” Hoke added. The concert is set to include songs with guitar, hand drums, ukulele, pia­ no, drumsticks, stories and a few pup­ pets to teach ch il dren 1 i fe sk i I Is throu^ audience participation and song. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession stand, operated by vol unteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks, soft-drinks and more. * . * lUn^ I ?* 1 * r I 4^ 4 i 9 f f J i s ■ i « I z- f F A II 4 1 1 J €tHlgz/^iN r n nr' 7 I ‘.W w* 1 * t 4 i BenJammtn brings his incredibly energetic show to our children this week Thursday, July 3. Courtesy photo . ( » I <e- I I* f4? 'V «A '•'V HP I I . -'<• • V' If «<* >4 -I, * 1 1 t k .4 ib^ f 1 *A Smoking, vaping,non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hasting* Live. Unless there is ihunder/lightning each show will be held. Hastings Live is made possible lhrou_ support from the Michigan Arts and Cui tureCouncil and the National Endowmen for the Arts, as well as donations Barry County Lumber, the Baum Famil Foundation, Corewell Health Pennoc Hospital, Highpoint Community' Bank and other local businesses. — DM 9, • f * u I ■ I i f ' V J*#- 9‘ Ntfe* . I * 4 3 ■* V / I < * 4** A» L 4 I t ♦I * MN" j I f <-4 V I > r )« I •r I I • « . i u I k •*. J *• .1 6*4 « 4 r-' I I , >'' i'.'t I ■■ i yii''' ■ I i I ' 1 1 I I .z : Jf * F 'i;' \ - ri’" ■ 1^13-* lU ■ I’ fl ri* ‘ jr 11 J ’ ».K»»»' n fl I I J / b I t Community foundation to celebrate 30th anniversary at upcoming events I I —- \ Sv « U4l 3 • •H »r '<■' I T* I Barry Community Foundation offi­ cials recently announced a milestone anniversary celebration, “Capture Your Dreams," inviting the community members to join in a series of events designed to commemorate three decades of service. Since 1995, the BCF has reportedly worked toward improving lives by fostering collaboration and bridging resources through the vision and gener­ osity of donors. “We are incredibly proud to reach this 30-year milestone, a testament to the dedication ofour staff, volunteers and the unwavering support of our community," said Bonnie Gettys, the foundation’s president and CEO. “As we reflect on our past achievements, we are even more excited to look forward, “This summer, we want to hear from you - what aspirations you hold for our shared future in Barry County," Gettys added. “These insights will be invaluable as we chart our course for the next 30 years of impact." The “Capture Your Dreams” anniver­ sary celebration will feature a series of events throughout August and Septem­ ber, including: • Founders Festival in Delton on Aug. 9; • Brew Fest in Nashville on Aug. 16; • Summerfest in Hastings on Aug, 23; and • Heritage Days in Middleville (date to be determined). ' The public is invited to join in foun­ dation members in celebrating the anni­ versary and contributing to a collective vision for the future. For more information, interested per­ sons may go online and visit the founDM dalion’s website, BarryCF.org. •w I ..Ui If . ft'*- ■ ' r - • * : «' z ‘ bi* ' I •1 1 I AM - r «4I I 1 uJ •» V t 4 I k ». I.*— « « f I I i I 4 x’ J1 it J J i 4 » 4^ I I . I . w . U fl J r' k J . .n > 1 J / J , I •*! I i n I tt • “f .’ I ♦r J ;•: I a V • 4 <1 *1 , F J I 1 (» I t r i I ( ! ions I • ;7 a " k I u. J I* 9 1: s, PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 3 1 d s ■ I I* 9 9 ir * 4 u 4-- ' a in 1 jfft Wte _ n -JULY 3-10 - i I. ♦ M b * « Those interested can register for these events and find more K 1 -1 nr ^satFL ^«ilJie information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ ;9 V / - ■ •■1. « » >ik> T July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: “Emile and the Field" by Kevin Young; illustrated by Chioma Ebinama. Young Emile loves the field close to his home. He loves the trees, the flowers, the grass. But he doesn’t love sharing this field with the other children who come to sled during winter. Can Emile learn to share his beloved field? The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. July 1-31 — Summer Wildflower Trail (free and self-guided). Follow the green trail and enjoy the bright blooms of summer. Social Hikes. Thursday, July 3 10 a.m. Join Institute staff for a social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one! Trails will have rocks, uneven terrain, mud and great views. All hikes are free. Water is required to hike. This is a safety precaution to » prevent dehydration on the trail. The 1.2-mile hike is open to all. Thursday, July 10 — Field Station Tour: Conservation on the Ground. Program: 11 a.m.-noon; lunch: noon1 p.m.; optional afternoon field trips: 1-3 p.m. Learn about the conservation efforts happening “on the ground" at the Institute’s field station this summer. Participants will be able to visit researchers and fellows in the field and discuss the research questions they are exploring, the art they are creating and the stewardship work they are doing. This program is presented in-person only. Those interested in the lunch must register by Wednesday. July 2. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I ; I « » 4 _________ . I T t a 'J 3® ♦ t. * I B " h M T < ♦ r ' ( ■ ! ■. 1 fi/ r * a I 1*. “X <s ? ' « ■S V. *» X 1 »• >w •K « *\ II I'4 hI u ■» ,1 c I I 4 1^, ;^»si I in '* A" .'•4 ** » 4' ‘J TiA I ♦ € r « ik < '«*•. » *Bv * W'- w* * *? ‘ f I '^1 *u Ik •« . I- 4 fl ' * * ' I •<* « 5 I' ' • . - I r^ r I } «• s , t ’ V '-t • \ '• 1’i in ’nu ' ivibr^ 1 mmacleod@mihomepaper.com I .H Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam a Tac. 1 4 4 fl s \. I. THE HASTINGS BANNER fl** ' k } I t fl. I Email » ■B ■ if I I* 4* to. J I ♦ ♦ 9^ -» % I I . •v‘ '^Sv 517-983-0954 4 -r*. •’>"L . 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Saw MiH Office- 517-254-4463. e* ' I Langshaws Celebrated Their 60th Wedding Anniversary HOMES FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT- 8 miles south of Hastings on Cloverdale Road. 3 bed­ rooms, 1 (new) bath. Ranch, 1200 sq. ft. on main floor. Heated garage, basement below. Totally remodeled with many new amenities on over an acre. Pasture land surrounds house with nice views. Sl800/month plus utilities and $2500 security depos­ it Lawn care and snow plowing provided. No pets, no smoking. Call 616-780-3078. leave message. Norm and Diana Langshaw from the Gull Lake area, cele­ brated their 60th Wedding An­ niversary on June 26. Their son is L. Todd Lang­ shaw and their granddaughter is Elizabeth Langshaw. Cards can be sent to 14625 E *C’Ave., Augusta, Ml 49012. BIRTH Herb workshop scheduled for July 13 Area residents can I earn about common herbs used for natural remedies at a free workshop this month. Michigan State University Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the workshop on Sunday, July 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees ofthe class wi 11 learn the best herbs for common ailments like head­ aches, athlete’s foot, cough and more. Glass will share some ofher favorite herb mixtures and recipes. Attendees will learn how to make their own tea bags. Glass will share herbal tea samples, mixtures, recipes, handouts and prizes — all for free. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA School at 904 Terry' Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-6523056. — A/AY ANNOUNCEMENTS Sofia Ann Patton. born at Coreweit Health Pennock on May 21. 2025 to Terra Cloward and Zachary Patton of Nashville. Brycen J. Burtt, born at Corewell Health Pennock on May 31, 2025 to Jessi Burtt and William Burtt of Lake Odessa. Delilah Jean McManus Cosme, born at Coreweil Health Pennock on June 2. 2025 to Breanna Cosme and Wesley McManus. Brooks Allen Rose, born at Corewetl Health Pennock on June 7. 2025 to Chloe Rose and Jason Rose of Middleville. * • • •« Helen Fawn Stoltzfus, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 13. 2025 to Natalie Stoltzfus and Kaleb Stoltzfus of Lake Odessa. f Charlie Lynn Ranguette, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 13. 2025 to Kailyn Ranguette and Colton Ranguette of Saranac. • ••a* GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM McKenna Jo, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 14. 2025 to Kylie Clisso and Mac of Hastings. Harper Elizabeth Stovall, born at Corewell Health Pennock on June 20, 2025 to Shanna Dockter of Wayland. a munily' that are going to help support residents, attract talent, support business. And so, we believe with the investment in this property in Hastings in particular, and its connectivity to some of the ame­ nities that are in Hastings, its proximity to the Hastings Riverwalk, for exam­ ple, that connectivity and walkability that helps support downtowns and the growth that conies along with it was really a strong fit for the goals of the (RAP) program,” said Wildman. Speakers at Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony reflected on the history of the site, once home to the Royal Coach fac­ tory and the Hastings Chair and Table Company, as well as the significance of the project. BCCEDA President and CEO Jennifer Heinzman said on Tuesday the Rivcrwalk Lofts project came together thanks to a collaborative community effort. The way this community works together to make things happen is unbe­ lievable, and I'm so proud to be a part of it,” said Heinzman. The Hastings Riverwalk Lofts were part of a vision the late Larry Baum had for redeveloping the downtown river­ walk area. Baum started his w ork rede­ veloping the site, which had sal empty since the 1950s, in 2010 before selling the Royal Coach property to the BCF in 2O17, according to BCF President Bonnie Getty s. Inspired by (Emil) Tyden's spirit and Larry Baum’s vision, BCF focused on revitalizing this area. The Royal Coach property, rich in historical sig­ nificance, presented a unique oppor­ tunity for redevelopment. Supported by several philanthropic partners, this initiative aims to honor the past while fostering economic growth and com­ munity development,” said Gettys. “This narrative of Hastings is not just about overcoming adversity but also about the power of community innovation, and the enduring impact of ft< t •* w r - « >* L <> A w-,. Benjamin Leo Vero, born at Corewell Health Pennnock on June 23. 2025 to Tia Vero of Hastings. 9^ >> rx 1 1. w It o a’la 9 4 i’'ii» s A 1 .IT •« V «9» f k *L> « H « I 'i4vW'S ■* * d 113> f 4 YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You're our friends, our family, our neighbors.. .and our future. - .t : ■ 1 f I c U xk .f An aerial view of 328 and 420 E. Mill Street in Hastings. Construction on the Group Your Community Connection Hastings Riverwalk Lofts is underway at the site. SAMS DAV semnce visionary leaders like Emil Tyden and Larry' Baum. It serves as an inspiration for future generations to build on this legacy and to continue to create a vibrant and prosperous community,” Gettys con­ tinue. A lire, later deemed an arson. destroyed die Royal Coach factory in October 2020. It was a devastating set­ back after BCF purchased the property a year and a half prior and had it set aside for development. Keigan Sochor of Hastings, then 21. was convicted of arson and breaking and entering in 2021. The now-razed building was set to be developed into a 10,000-squarefoot apartment complex with 78 units. MSHDA had set aside funds for the project which were later used to help construct the Tyden Lofts apartments downtown. Nearly five years after the fire, crews are bus>' constructing four new buildings on the site. CopperRock President Dean Rosendall recalled starting his career with proj­ ects in Hastings. He was involved with the construction of the Family Tree Medical Associates building in 2002, along with the Hastings City Bank (now Highpoint Community Bank) remodel in V the early 2(X)0s and the construction of Tliomapple Plaza in 2016. Rosendall spoke on Tuesday about how the late Earlene Baum gave him encouragement as a young project man­ ager after a less-than-ideal presentation to a local board. That introduced (me) to Larry Baum, who had such a great vision for this city. And that turned into more work and Larry’s vision, it was really a lot of fun doing the (Thomapple Plaza) amphithe­ ater. It turned into great energy — great town, great city. I’m just happy to be a part of this,” said Rosendall. “So, I just wanted to thank you for that We take this very seriously. To see Larry’s dreams get closer, it’s great — and every one’s dreams.” This is more than a construction project,” said Heinzman. “It is absolutely a catalyst and it is going to be transfor­ mational for the community, not only because of the apartments, the housing that we are offering that is attainable but also for food access and childcare. These are all boxes that check off economic impact — we want to do all of these things in the community, and this project is going to do all of that.” J r 1 B f^ESIDENTlAL A COMMERCIAL A P Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas /tiutiftf ■ 9 I I tfrtu’ £ijons Septic lank Service Thanks you all far your business in 2024! ^We appreciate your business! 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Highest honors (3.75-3.99) Naomi Grummet, Rachael Hewitt, Micah Johnson, Kennedy Lewis, Jordan Milanow'ski, Brennan Reser, Brandon Simmons, Brooklyn Strickland, Vic­ toria Tack. High honors (3.25-3.74) Tanner A Herding, Tanner Armstrong, Jett Barnum, Justine Bayabay, Riley Bondurant, Anika Bourassa, Carter Favreau, Ella Ferguson, JoDee Gaskill, Ondreya Griswold, Baylie Guernsey, Makaila Hawkins, Jordan Humphrey, Emma Jeanette, Brett Johnson, Logan Kerby, Kalli Koning, Alan Li, Miles Lipsey, Preston Meece, MaeLynn Miller, Mia Miller, Jayse Peterson. Seth Pirtle, Amelia Price. Elijah Randall, Hayley Rasey, Heaven Simmet, Nicklas Stehr, Jennifer Sloline, Melany Vargas, Zoe Watson, Memphis While. Honor roll (3.0-3.24) Elissa Bafaro, Zoey Bennett, Mason Benton, Abigayl Bower, Ashley Brown, Inga Clum, Hannah DuBois, Garrett Dunn, Alora Fish, Georgia Goldner, Is­ abella Harvath, Gage Holtrtist, Isabella Kensington, Rachel King, Mathew Leh­ man, Kyle Lumbert, Dcondre Mathis, Kyle Morgan, Ashley Norris, Heather Shakespeare, Anna Shaver, Madison Vickery, Jordyn Winters, Linda Wright. 11 th grade Highest honors (3.75 and above) Annemarie Allerding, Reese Ber­ nstein, Olivia Bucher, Matthew Do­ menico, Charlotte Drake, *Lauren Gee, Riley Gurtowsky, •Riley Herron, •Ethan Holman, Daniel Jensen, ♦Carter Krzysik, Adriana Meyers, *Josalyn Russell, Bayley Smith, Collin Tossava, ♦Mazie Waterman. High honors (3.25-3.74) Aden Armstrong, Ashlyn Bailey, Alana Brown, Kyla Brown, Aiden Byle, Hope Carley, Nella Coipel, Ellie Cousins, Shiloh Crandall, Spencer Cro­ zier, Kyle Echtinaw, Bronson Elliott, Anderson Forel 1, Olivia Friddle, Tori Gardner, Olivia Goodrich, Reese Ham­ mond, Jaqueline HerreraNuno,Alexan­ der Kohmescher, Reese Lehman, Isaac Lillev, Dezarae Mathis, Jadalie Miller, C laudia MirKh,AvaNo<eboom, May lee Olin, Megan Ramev, Trapper Rcigler. Tyce Richardson. Shealagh Rose, Carisa Rosenberger. UTlIiam Shrubb IV. Matthew Shults. Natalie Snyder, Isa­ belle Stanton, Brayden Thielen, Dixie Verbeek, Madison Weatherly, Gracie Wilson. Mason Wright Honor roll (3.00-3.24) Arika Alexander, Gavin Bagley, Carter Bell, Colien Denton, Madison Elzinga, Tanner Hill, Jacquetymn Johnston, Esther King, Nalalee Klinge, Jaden Marble, Halei Merrick, Aiden Oliver, Alexia Owen, Madilyim Peake, KvTee Snider, Lainey Westworth. 10th grade Highest honors (3.75 and above) •Meredith Ansorge. *Alexa De­ Camp, Petra Foster, Sadie Hanford, Ethan Hawthorne, * Sophia Haywood, Gabryella Juskewicz, ‘Alexa Lilley, Zachary Patterson, Caroline Randall, William Renner IV, •Mallory Rohe, Lucy Shafer. High honors (3.50-3.74) Ava Arens, Kyra Bishop, Brissa Hernandez-Hernandez, Colt Jousma, Cordelia Kniaz, Caleb Kramer, Ayden Schwartz, Madison Stora, Zikarra War­ ner. Raegan Warties, Spencer Wilkins. Honor roll (3.25-3.49) Olivia Allen, Jaxon Blake, Ashton Brubaker, Sydnie Diljak, Quintin Eber­ ly, Henry Elzinga, Lola Grego, Arika Harris, Logan Kimmel, Joshua Law­ rence. Reese Loftus, Aubree Milcher, Tori Morgan, Tenleigh Nichols, Ava Patterson, Hailee Pickford, Hayden Van Zanten. Ninth grade Highest honors (3.75 and above) •Audrey Acker, Violet Bivens, Alli­ son Brown, Parker Castaneda, Dakota Cole, Parker Erb, Brooke Favreau, Carson Gole, •Graceyn Horrmann, Evyn Kindel, Alexis King, ’Tanner Krzysik, *NoIan Lucas, Brennen Main, Olivia Malik, Jackson McKinney, Zane Ortiz, •Lilly Randall, Kaylee Roe, Isabella Strimback, Harrison Thomas, Alexander Timmers, Weston Troyer, Kaleb Watson. High honors (3.50-3.74) Jace Acker, Sophia Bucher, Olivia Buehler, Lillian Edger, Joseph Furrow, Elijah Gilbert, Jonah Hamp, Ethan Het­ rick, Remington Jerzyk, Mya Luna, Jett Nofe, Avery Walsh. 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Hearing wloation requird S« dink for d«aik Orty F’ rtwdeJ 50% off Disoxjrrt is based ofi biruural pufchast This lirnfted-tirw offer may not be used in tmjunctiOT with any other offer Of iMonwtiin New adm only. Private pay 0^^ p i 19.90% APR on approved credit for 4^months. Additional upgrades and other financing options are available. Terms are subject to change without notice and other restrictions may apply. Please see office for details. Offm expire 07/18/25. t / J >1 ii «*4 «* Tf f/ « ♦ ♦ ♦ • ♦ > ♦ |l f ..Jf Y •’:a I I I f » ’V tv.. ’f-.n “k ?j 1 J JV ■i. J ■ kJ \s- r * **• L I c /4 •; A. II I < V >iir- J L* A 'r*. •u -■^ > « » 9;iP^ fi * ^• ■ f » ** '« ■: < > ** .7 h * t ) •• ( �I I/; 8 Thursday, Ju^y 3, 2025 > 4 1 I Si ;I ▼ . ; J HastingsBonner con 9 i’ V I 4' •* i T VW . t’ V 4 Tx. . V. TURNING |S ICK THE PAGES A 4' <** / J y. I •. r • if The Barry County Historical Society 1964-2021 9 I I 4 I > <-2> h i2A>x P’s.*/; 4 t -i 1 s J ir J 4 > t . L r t• -ei c^ Sit* » V) 0 f ♦ ft ) I I •7 « 9 u a4 f Vr 3ji ■ •’•♦J . * 1> ♦ s 1 I •> , y- 5^ ./■. I i 1 I V •1 a. ^it 1964 5 I * « 1 1 * Al- *>? •l « tr The Barry County Historical Society was established in October 1964 It disbanded in September 2021 Courtesy photos f t 1 x*. 5/. . :it» 1S. r f > ■ /' I y during the 1990s. Of the 30 official Stale of Michigan historical markers now found across Barry County, 20 were the direct result of applica­ tions and research efibrts undertaken by the BCHS. In 1984, the society expanded this mission by launching a supplemental program to install its own commemorative plaques at sites of local historical significance. The first such marker was placed at the Walldorff and Sons Furniture structure built by Archie McCoy in 1865 and known as the Empire Block. Among the Barry County Historical Society 's most impactful contribu­ tions was the microfilming of local vital records—an effort that continues to benefit nearly every resident with lies to the community. One major undertaking involved the preservation of Barry County cemetery records, which were compiled in both print and microfilm formats. These records are now publicly accessible in the Michigan Room on the second floor repairs. Further information, including a copy of Barry County’s Community Dev’elopment Plan and CDBG Letter of Intent for the application are available for review. To inspect the documents, please contact at the Barry County Clerks Office, 220 W. Stale St., Hastings, MI 49058. Comments may be submit­ Barry County has an Emergency Home Improvement Program that is funded with Program In­ k come, which will be used solely for emergencies and not the CHILL grant. 1 I Citizen views and comments on the proposed application are welcome I » Barry County David Jackson, Chairman 269-945-1284 I >1 ■i^ jtf I r W; I - i i 1 -S I 7 I- - r , /l *' t '<• Ai; 1 1 ? f' 9^ R? J f z. v>' - <; i' > / A I, J « oA — T. 4 t A A1 ««K'. * r t 9 I *— I J r** -«(£& kX ^ii>“ s ’• <• •T>..v •; A 1 3 • < 1"' *> < r* * 1^ J I A r * In 1982. the Barry County Historical Society secured formal recognition of the Carlton Township Hall as a designated historic site. < -A— ii-c. I r ■ -?* < *'l •• •- b V Ij t y 1 of the Hastings Public Library. In tan­ dem with this effort, the society also initiated the microfilming of Barry' County newspapers, recognizing their immense value to genealogists and local historians alike. Building on that foundational work, the Hastings Public Library has since advanced the project by launching an online portal, allowing patrons to digitally access every issue of The Hastings Banner STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUITFAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30148-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY TO ALL PERSONS, including (specify non-custodial parent’s name here, if applicable) Skyler Hanicq whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE; Jade Diamond Reynolds has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 7/23/2025 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of Serenity Marie Hanicq to Serenity Marie Reynolds. from 1862 through 2023—a remark­ able archive now available lo the world at the click of a button. Of special interest lo many ladies in the community has been the sociely’s series of 18 collector plates, elegantly designed to commemorate 10 beloved sites throughout Bany County. These limited-edition plates were made avail­ able to both members and the public, celebrating landmarks which included: the Bany' County Courthouse, Hastings City Hail and fire bam, the Soldiers Monument, the Michigan Mutual Tornado Tower, Windstorm Insurance Building, Woodland Township Hall, Brown School House (North Pine Lake), the Wishing Tree (Delton), T.D. French and Sons Flour Mill (Middleville), Hastings City Bank, the CK&S Depot (Hastings) and Bowens Mill (Yankee Springs). These plates, which are highly col­ lectible today, offered a graceful way to preserv e a piece of local history—both as a decorative treasure and a symbol of community pride. Monthly' meetings feature programs designed to share facts, items used in the past and infor­ mation of interest to all who desire to preserv'e the heritage of Bany County. In 1983, the Barry County Historical Society established a memorial fund dedicated to honoring members whose selfless volunteerism and generous contributions left a lasting impact on both the society and the broader See next page I I I L r. 1 t •** 1 •TT * E J3 1 r*’ ti^ ted in writing through July 7, 2025 at 4;00pm, or made in person at the public hearing. I I I » ...I I A fl*-' I Eric Zuzga, County Administrator. 220 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 or 269-945-1284, or review I » . .4 J / » , A will benefit low to moderate income households. No residents will be displaced as a result of the I » ' i V I 3 and the unincorporated Villages of Delton and Hickory Corners. All activities, upon completion, I ».v < ** regulations) within the City of Hastings, Villages of Middleville, Nashville, Woodland and Freeport, I r ..A ? fk' moderate income residents in repairing homes to housing quality standard (HQS/HUD and loc^l 1 Al T ■ F If funded, Barry County proposes to use CDBG funds in the amount of $354,000 to assist low to » 4 •• r fit' f "V comments on the proposed application for a CDBG grant. » ✓ vr-- ) Hastings. Ml 49058, for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit 1 I J I i » B Commissioners’ office on the third floor of the Barry County Courthouse at 220 West State Street, I ** r s “***^^. Barry County will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, July 8,2025 at 9:00am in the Barry County I 5 / ? 1 BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR CDBG HOUSING IM­ PROVING LOCAL LIVABILITY (CHILL) GRANT - HOME­ OWNER REHAB ► J 4 /AI J . r’’ t f a* , 'j DAVID W MILLER Special to The Banner The Barry County HiMorical Society flMUS). incorporaicd on Oct. 24. 1964, wiih the mission to preserve, promolc and share ihc history of Barry Counly. formally voted lo dis­ band on Sept. 15. 2021. This article offers a glimpse inlo ihc many accom­ plishments that marked the society's 57-ycar legacy. The Barry C ounly Historical Society's first major undertaking began in 1964 when il successfully petitioned the Bany County Board of Supervisors to establish a Paris and Recreation (’ommission dedicated to the oversight and development of Historic Charlton Park. This formative cfTort, which extended through 1967, wa.s led by the society's inaugural president, Lsiher Walton. She was joined in this initiative by an active core of charier members, including Rose Cook, Jeanne (iould, Cindy Sage, Juanita Slocum, FTorabelle Stowell, and Richard and Rosem^y Shuster. Iheir early leadership of 50 to 75 members laid the foundation for the society's enduring commitment to historical preservation and public engagement. A lasting legacy of the Barry Counly Historical Society is its dedication to researching and placing historical markers throughout the county, in 1982, the society secured formal rec­ ognition of the Carlton Township Hall as a designated historic site. One of its earliest accomplishments was the placement of a hislorical marker at the site of Yankee Bill Lewis' famed Stagecoach Inn in Yankee Springs, originally installed in May 1966 and faithfully reinstalled in April 2018 after the original marker disappeared J ^-T Jf t** 2d^« :V < . 4 < e^7 5 s« i?* X* f ^^2554 •u “ jt .1 ,<?•=•; t , > f TX *41 /•i jfM '<^'' r ,, ' ’< A ’ I <^'’1 d I l\ r i 4 • SB* t •T» Xtf I I If * »n W "t w JiSl ft rm - > 1 .7 -jg*y.r i TZ. .7*' ■b.TUr r ~ «v ' <»“ >V* p J . -A A^Ly’T’’^ MW -J K^rT''>**? — I * J I ’.• -••1 *v? J * tsr? ¥ ■_ /:«r* r s ETt” * : I kT « 1 J r^i/s •X rkA(' r. 1. c I t r •• ^A* •• *> * MM 4 V - r t I A r r bv.i? tes 1 i 1^ f S Tt- I J I '« /l"' •• U « I I ■> vimdrir^w ------ .,, -’r >' r'. * 4 5^' f^:jii p y ’-•ri?' , ’ 'wii?, r k» J K *. C1^ 4 ' fJ Kb' |Wi -^4 —a *|T‘ 4 “’I > •« '• <X»* I ’TT. ; - V • AT* :• 1 ! II, re I V*: ' •fl • i! 1 -u *••4; J s. 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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PROPERTY PURCHASE OF 133 E STATE STREET ‘•> t TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 WHEREAS, the Qty Council of the Qty of Hastings has established the Qty's budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025; ar»d » « » WHEREAS, the Qty Manager has recommended that said budget be amended based on the availability of new information; and I r WHEREAS, this Coundf is authorized by the Qty Oiarter and State statute to amend the budget throughout the fiscal year as it determines necessary; now 78m(1) of the GPTA to purchase the property identified in the Application to Purchase Tax Foreclosed Property p i 5 (''Property"), which is attached to this Resolution ("Application”); and 4* H > I % :: ^4 i: 4k ’5,. ^:i f".'. s, -.r V',.' $• r*-*' •> ^3r. I 4b * A. '7*. < *B K M making and other economic development; and WHEREAS, it remains unknown if the city’s application to acquire * 1 1 J.. • • * - • •V I : 'PW __ 4J I • 1 c * .•*4, «, i.; property resulting in a change in the amount required; and <3 '•e V ><.-A. verted properties within City limits, thereby minimizing the real and present dangers they present; and (2) place- I I 3 < "W- WHEREAS, the City Council determined that it is in the best interests of the City to authorize and direct Sarah Moy­ ► L k er-Cale, the City Manager, to execute any necessary action, including but not limited to submitting the Application 14?- 3 and implementing legal action, to purchase the Property for the City, subject to review and approval by the City's t BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the funds appropriated shall be drawm from the treasury of the Qty for the purposes approved pursuant to the authority granted by the Hastings Qty Charter. legal counsel. I THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes and directs Sarah Moyer-Cale, the City Manager, to A motion to adopt the foregoing resotution being offered by Member Stenzelbarton, with support by execute any necessary action, including but not limited lo submitting the Application and implementing legal action, Member Devroy: to purchase the Property for the City, subject to review and approval by the City's legal counsel, YEAS: Bartow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava t NAYS: None ABSENT: None h; I I I kF t-. NAYS;None 1 t .5 ABSENT; None I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duty held and attended regular meeting the day of June, 2025, by the Qty Coundl of the Qty of Hastings, by a vote of nine (9) members voting in favor thereof, zero (0) member voting against, and zero (0) member(s) absent 'r» A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution being offered by Member McLean, second by Member Devroy; YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy. McLean, Resseguie, Rocha. Stenzelbarton and Tossava MOTION DECLARED ADOPTED. I 52 MOTION DECLARED ADOPTED L I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly held and attended regular Resolution 2025-19 31 ''a u u iq * Page 1 of 1 June 23.2025 meeting the 23rd day of June 2025, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, by a vote of nine (9) members voting in favor thereof, zero (0) member(s) being absent, and zero (0) members voting against. 1 «• N Linda Perin (. Unda Pertn Qerfc X «l‘ h *■«' the property will be accepted and approved by the Barry County Treasurer and/or if there will be claimants on the THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Qty Council of the Qty of Hastings amends the budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, incorporating amendments as detailed in Attachment A - General Fund Budget Amendments and Attachment B - Other Oty Governmental Funds. -.'".'S' L WHEREAS, the City Council determined that it is in the best interests ol the City to exercise its right under Secbon I I I L that the City pays the minimum bid to the foreclosing governmental unit; and 5^ s, Aj 0^ - ’***+^- ■iiC closed property within the City if certain conditions are met, including that the purchase is for a public purpose and WHEREAS, the City is purchasing the Property for the public purposes of (1) reducing the number of vacant tax-re­ » h'n *-±*-h -•■=^ WHEREAS, under Section 78m(1) of the General Property Tax Act ('GPTA"), the City has the right to purchase fore­ I '.>> Ik •Jf* > I f 'V Sl I I RESOLUTION 2025-18 F ’t ft. ♦ T-r> \-. ■'V!> u I RESOLUTION 2025-19 I a- 1. -■1 City Clerk 'v L «' IS W 7’k.. 4* 5, II 1 a * I*. _l a* 1 S V s lV J* •i H �Hl Bb OK’ * 4 k- ' ■>’. r i THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com »* "» ’Fif ’ Vt-ll- Y T WU.. Thursday, July 3, 2025 ♦ r* ' JBs 4 notice to bidders R* s --4^ ? 1 lilSS^ 1 <• S BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION ‘ r I // Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. July 16,2025 for the Removal and Replacement of Select Existing Concrete Slabs on Grade. L *st i s1 KEMW A-' As k - 1 wVR>3S4 jarz r ■i U UK 1 •I .V n •W .w II I M h Specifications additional and information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc. org. I \ < .A zX.^ ___ t '* ,ir** b T •s HASTINGS CITY HALL & SOLDIER S MONUMENT 1896 - 1982 Hastings. I ni The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Ml ■ af 51 V T4 ? •i •^U 1 A ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY David Solmes Chairman Jim James Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member * I The Barry County Historical Society released a set of 18 collector’s plates featuring 10 historical sites around the county. srfT r I V r I I ! I t Continued from previous page U(6*- -vOO r • '^1 / T** community. That same year, a $500 donation was made to the Charlton Park Church Steeple Fund in trib­ ute to Gertrude Mathews, Dorothy French, Florabelle Stowell and Ernest Appelman—each remembered for their steadfast service and civic dedication. In October 1984, the Barry County Book Committee made up of several members of the BCHS was estab­ lished with the goal of compiling and publishing a comprehensive history of Barry County families. Nearly a century had passed since any major work on the county’s history had been undertaken. Earlier publications includ­ ed the “History of Allegan and Barry Counties” (1880), the “History of Barry and Eaton Counties” (1885), and a 270-page volume authored by William W. Potter in 1912. The committee’s dedicated efforts culminated in the publication of a 625-page volume—an invaluable record chronicling the lives and lineages of 19th- and 20th-century families across Barry County. We owe a lasting debt of gratitude to individuals such as Esther Walton, Joyce Weinbrecht, Howard and Kathryn Ferris, Norm and Gordon Barlow, Mike Hook, Tom and Doris Niethamer, Marge Barcroft, John Cheeseman, Curtis Lawrence, Norman and Nyla Stanton, Roy Kent, Diane Hawkins, and many others whose dedicated efforts contributed to the cre­ ation of the 1985 Barry County history volume. Their collective commitment to preserving the stories and heritage of the county has left an enduring , resource for future generations. Twenty-three years later, in 2008, a new volume was published to once again record the history and families of Barry County. This effort was led by a group known as the History Preservation Association of Barry County, which had been founded and incorporated as a nonprofit orga­ nization in August 2002; not to be confused with the BCHS. The first major undertaking of this group was to once again gather and compile his­ torical and genealogical information about the county and its families, both past and present. The result was a 304-page book, bound in navy blue and titled simply “Barry County, Michigan.” Both the 1985 and 2008 editions serve as invaluable reference works for historians and genealogists alike and are available for public use in the Michigan Room on the second floor of the Hastings Public Library, at 227 E. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. : The desire to learn about the men bAiix^ wvijivii who wiiu built uuliu uaiij and women Barry x^uuiii County .will inevitably lead you to the very sites marked by historical plaques placed there through the tireless efforts of the Barry County Historical Society. Their dedication to preserv­ ing the past is further reflected in the many books, pamphlets, and histori­ cal records they compiled—each the product of countless hours of careful research by local volunteers. These resources offer a valuable gateway to local history for anyone wishing to explore it. The legacy of the society lives on—not only in the landmarks they helped protect and the publi­ cations they produced, but in the enduring spirit of remembrance they instilled. Through their work, the stories, people and places that shaped Barry County will continue to educate and inspire generations to come. 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I 4 »!•» A ' At V..: ijK: t 4 f- -H-i 1 r: The Barry County Historical Society led an effort to place historical markers throughout the county. I f •..i 1 i T SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 11,2025-7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Mayack, Hall, James Absent: Bellmore Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve Resolution 2025-310 BIRCH Fire Agreement renewal. Roll Call Vote All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve L-4029 Tax Rate requests. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve to pay MTA dues for 2025/2026, Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to pay invoice for new furnace. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement for Image SFX. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve the concept of an ambulance for BIRCH and to commit financial support not to exceed $50,OCX). Roll Call Vote All Ayes, motion passes Adjournment 8:15 pm Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Sabrina L. Wright, single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: March 29, 2022 Recorded on March 31, 2022, in Document No. 2022003411, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on May 29, 2025, in Document No. 2025-004462, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): M & T Bank Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred NinetySix and 27/100 Dollars ($164,996.27) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as; Lot 5, Block 6, Chamberlain's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 7, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 236 W Nelson St, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the' redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. M & T Bank Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1565878 (07-03)(07-24) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM ft I, i In 2008, a new volume titled "Barry County, Michigan” was published to once again record the history and families of Barry County In October 1984. the Barry County Book CommitteeI was established with the goal of compiling and publishing a comprehensive history of Barry County families. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. • • B VIEV^T 7 Jz Group Your Community Connection David Miller is a moderator for the Hastings History" Facebook group. ♦ * I Jt '1 t A -f A uL ( k A - •. f z 4 ’ H • u z • I •nar I T .< • < *T «11Jr i Ar* <1 f ' ••• •% 9 1 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check al the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01 ;00 PM, July 17,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser Io free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael David Soya, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 19,2019, and recorded on December 26, 2019, as Document Number: 2019-012696, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 30, 2025 and recorded June 04, 2025 by Document Number: 2025-004591, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 15/100 ($59,210.15) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Beginning at a point 10.12 chains South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; Thence South 16 1/2 feet; Thence East 3.162 chains; Thence North 16 1/2 feet; Thence West 3.162 chains to the place of beginning. Also conveying commencing 41 rods, 12.4 links South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22 of said Assyria Township; Thence East 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence South 12 rods 16.2 links; Thence West 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence North to beginning, all in Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Commonly known as: 13165 S M-66 HWY, BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a forecipsure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are. if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 19, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00398-1 (06-19)(07-10) NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12,2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East of the Southeast % and the Southeast % of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast % of the Southeast % of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, tying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North of the North h of the Northeast % of Section 21, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II; Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15. thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos: 08-02-01^276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00. respectively (the “Property”). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description atx>ve, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17,2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location: The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is” and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at; William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated: May 27,2025 , (06-05)(07-10) �*1 1 t s ft . SPORTS I 10 i t 4 i ’ .r> A I " ♦ ; S. f s 1 A* Thursday, July 3, 2025 www.HastingsBanner com » K T i .7 I > I $ I I J I b I s I I I 4 f 4 I r I i 4 I I 4 I I I I » 4 1 » I I 1 ! ( t ► 4 ) I 1 Church brings in Chips to grow basketball community Bretl Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Jason Solgat wandered through the crowd of thundering basketballs in the Lakewood High School gymnasium with a big grin on his face. “I’ve never had this many people in my gym,” he said. More than 100 youngsters signed up and participated in a youth Skills for Success Basketball Clinic run by the Central Michigan University Men’s Basketball program Wednesday, June 25. The Chippewas were brought to the area by the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa, which is hosting its third annual three-on-three tournament at the church July 2 and July 9. The Chippewas worked to build pos­ itivity as much as basketball skills over the course of a steamy two hours inside the Lakewood High School gymnasi­ ums. “Lots of high fives today,” Central Michigan University assistant head coach Brooks Miller told the kids as he kicked off the clinic. “The only thing we’re counting is how many high fives you can give today. You should give 30 high fives. I want you to count those in your head. 30 high fives, and then you should meet two people that you didn’t know before.” There were dribbling drills and passing drills early on in the clinic, but also a hustle drill with ballplayers diving out onto the floor after a loose ball. It was al^ut more than hustle though. While one player skidded across the court after the basketball two mbre followed cheering them on ready to help them up off the floor once they’d secured the ball. There were enough participants that the clinic split after a few drills to send the more experienced ball players into the old gym at the high school S' ' 1 I ---------------------------------- --------------—■ ■------------------ - I That made it all the more obvious that the organizers from the First Con­ gressional Church made a good choice when Solgat contacted them in hopes of brining the clinic, that was offered free to the youngsters, to the high school rather than have it on the two half-courts in the church parking lot. Andy Bronkema is the first-year head coach of the CMU Men’s Basketball team. Bronkema, from McBain, played college ball at Cornerstone University. He spent the past 12 seasons coaching the Ferris State University men on the NCAA Division II level where the Bull­ dogs won a a national championship and nine Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships. He started as an assistant coach at Ferris State in 2007. Bronkema played alongside Josh Liggins, now a Lake Odessa resident, at Cornerstone. They’ve been friends ever since. In the run up to this year’s three-on-three tournament at the church, Liggins asked his neighbor Pam Swiler at a church basketball committee meeting if she’d ever thought about the church hosting a clinic. Pm like sure. That sounds great, <_> 1 but who do we get? ... He got on his phone and called [Bronkema] right then and there ” Swiler said. “That started the ball rolling,” she added. “We had received some funds that were slated for events for kids. That is our ministry. So, this was one of those events. The three-on-three has been one of the events, and now this clinic was another one. That is how we could offer it free to the kids and their families. There are some of those kids that could never afford to go to one of these clinics because they can be pretty pricey. We -3t 4L ■ / I « *. I 2 I i I I V *1 3 < If * 1 I kv < 2n ; *5;:i r- '3 ' 4 c b ;; w n f ^'C vAi I ✓- 'V‘<^ f ?F r *• 5^ i ' >1- /• I > * ^"■.r I I .r^ S’ if II v: <• w« 1*^ * 1 < « t- I® •f* a <5 I.Z rr I t T •eX f f a> iAt' f •vW 1 k f k iI r-*: * L I i 4 f ? r I < r’ A iiS!’ 4 I 1^ i« r .. j>* ■X I 44T^ sae a#tC. .■ * •-5 If- X • <' V, > 4 New Central Michigan University Men's Basketball head coach Andy Bronkema cheers on youngsters picking up a teammate off the floor during a hustle drill at Lakewood High School Wednesday, June 25. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa brought the Chippewas to Lakewood for a free youth basketball clinic. Photos by Brett Bremer 4 .... >* ifF’ J were thrilled to be able to do that. The parents were very appreciative, and the kids were eating it up.” It was Josh Liggins ’ son Isiah (now age 8) who kind of got this whole basketball thing rolling at the First Congregational f tU- y? -' •/ X ii ibR ' r . ft’ M >4b 1 I « ! r.r/’' ' ’ #• ** t ' I i. . >1 f’.-' 1l r *x .4 .. cUir !• * ! Church of Lake Odessa a couple years ago. “This whole three-on-three thing started when his son was over in our '■,• v^r^<; f- 1 I ' J I n A *> r * 'J* ir A ifU r rc .A rtr R .k *»*<\ I !’... ’ <r t) w I f*-’ f^'- * I r* th I wM J See BASKETBALL on 12 T I M » ^•«r-41 V* 1 ;l\* ' III «I' City of Hastings PLAT REVIEW Plat - Sketch__________ ____________________________ Pbt/Site Condominium - Prellmir^ary Flat Fee (4 Per Lot) i Playsite Condomlniufn • Final 1 i $1,500.00 Vaating Public Right of Way Escrow $300.00 i VtPQOzOP i Bicyde License various services; now Breath Test (PreUmlnary) this resolution shall go into effect on July 1, 2025 and remain in eff^ until changed by the Hastings (jty Council; and LI r«iir« ^n - dailv only B/VI P^Se)___ p)pY OrargK $0.10/per FOIA PoHcy ~ $20.00 ■ Downtown Handicapped Parking Permit 1; Ant^inment Venue, I , -« 1 f J 1 “ \ri t - IX k —«iR S" per FOIA Doncv C0 c 'a? ! jrr&KXS per c^endar year) S250.00 t Hawker/Peddter/Transtent (Street) Vendor or Dealer (Annually) $100.00 Liquor License (24 Hour) Notary Service (P^ Document)_____________________________ $25.00 ( I 1 ii ( I tv '.* ■» I a Large - Refundable Security Deposit ,,,,. $10.00 i Seq>nd Hand & Junk Dealers' License (Annuaily) 4 < I Entertainment Venue, Smail - Up to 4 Hours (Qty Resktents/Taxpayer)____ Entertainment Venue, Small - Up to 4 Hours (Non-resktents/Non-resident Taxpayer) PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT ____________ $200.00 ____________ $300:00 _$50.00 $300.66’ Entertainment Venue, Small - Refundable Security Deposit_______________________ _______ $100.00 $20.00 Hsh Hatchery Building Rental - U^ to 4 Hours (Non-residentsJ $200.00 $50.00 Hdi Hatchery ConfererKe Room Rental • Up to 2 Hours__________________________ Fish Hatchery Conference Room Raital - Additional Time (per hour) $25.00 Going Out of Business Sale Permit $50.00 Liquor License Application (Including Transfer) I Map • City Map from Plotter i .Mapj-Qr^lDal Plat f i Notary Service (Per Document) |11Z Driveway Permits (Intdal) $100.00 Burial Rights - Babyland Space (Bonafide tegal resident of the Qty/Non-resktent toqayer) $150.00 Burial Rights - Babyland Space (Non-resident)________________________________________________ $450.00 Burial Rights - Cremation Space (tonafirte tegal resident of the City/NorwesidCTt laxpayg') $150.00 Burial RIghb - Cremation Space (Nw-residait)_______________________________________________ $450.00 $25.00 $15.00 Grave Opening/Closing - Adult (Saturday, HoHday, Other Hours) 1850.00 iia Grave Opening/Closing - Child, coffin 4 ft or less (Monday - Friday 8 AM • 5 PM)______________________________ $350.00 Grave Opening/Closing - Child, coffin 4 ft or less (Saturday, Holiday, Other Hours)* $450.00 I • $35.00 Truck Parking - Electric service (per montti) $200.00 Grave Opening/Ctosing - Cremains (Saturday, Ht^lday, Other Hours)* $3QQJ0 Monument Foundation (per square Inch)______________________________________________________ _ ' . ' a" I' of the actual labor expenses including eligible pet backfill and overtime rates in accordance with the mutual aid agen I labor expenses Including eligible backfill italned in this fee schedule. Non-flre department equipment will be billed at the provides rates. $25.00 $100.00 Keeping of Animals Permits » ri- «- ' iri^ * * $165. -•* I 1 9 = 1 * « <« « I -•?r ■- ii V. i ' 1 fl f bb«iM* r .1' -£i-. 1^, * p ?r.‘— I I IV’ ' $25.00 Vacant/Foredosed Property Registration 5 ?" • I •«^r' I Address Application Form (per address)______________________ $20.00 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Exemption Certificate Fee $1,200.00 Commercial Redevelopment District Exemption Certificate Fee $1,200.00 Conanercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate Application Fee $1,200.00 Export of entire Assessment/Property Tax Data Rte (per season) actiial cost Export of limited Assessment/Property Tax Data Hie actijaloost $1,200.00 Industrial Facilities Exemption AppIlcaOon Fee Rre Engine (Pumper) $125.00 per hour Ladder Truck (Aerial) $225.00 per hour Rescue Unit $125.00 per hour Tankers $90.00 per hour Grass Trucks $55.00 ptf hour Hazardous Materials Units $75.00 per hour Support* Units $50.00 per hour •Support Units support haz-mat units, i.e., air units, mobde command posts, etc.) $100.00 Lot Splits_______________________________________ $25.00 Lot Splits • per panxI created Obsotete Property Rehabilitation Application Fee_____________________ $1,200.00 Property Data - per parcel actoaLcost_ i-t ■1 -J that are not eligible for hourly rate compensation. Payment rates are ’hwet MILEAGE RATES: Mileage Is paid for vehicl rates" - all fuel, dl, insurance, maintenance, repair, and other costs are included in the rale. r Ir c All vehicle mileage rates shall equal the rate set by the Internal Revenue Service from time to time. _ _ ............ _ , Basic ApplicaHon Fee.............................................................. ................................. $380.00 I Escrow for Direct Costs (Additional Direct Cost Esctow May Be Required) $1,250.00 ■ I FwKe Permits_______________________ Re-zonIng Request__________________ $350,00_ Site Plan Review - Application $250.00$1,250.00 Site Plan Review - Administrative Fee $250.00 Site Plan Review - Outside Sales ftee Special Use Permit Application ,_R5apo_ Special Use Permit Escrow $1,250.00 $30.00 Zoning Appllcatlon/Letter Form I «• fr a t 1, i < Hi !L.>®xwi=5si 0^ Si ai 4 * I a,.. k' . f ( r w J ' ■i 1 A> ‘•Jr - * I »r r 1-^. X s I IS '-x , I • day of June 2025 by the Oty Council of the Gty of Hastings, by a vote of nine (9) member(s) voting in favor *1 f. J I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly held and attended regular meeting the 23"* ! i- 4 1 •7' -J 1 • r. 1 L - ^7, ^'1 I, I' A X. T r ■; .b K - •l b' I I . S**MI i-«* a’*' 'A • r. bk I YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Ressegute, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossas^ ' <Bfa 4 k. Il I c 't k w 1 I J * iT VU ■* I I r CS- c - **» 4 llc^ I It i ’ ^4 I s I 4 I . thereof, zero (0) member(s) voting against, and zero (0) member(s) absent. •A I' I I i! I V. ‘’I ) I t , I 4 i! t' h if I Linda PerIn, i 1 I 4I tl 1 L ii < 5 X |i b 'S i r k Li .4* L I li A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution being offered by Member Rocha, second by Member Stenzelbarton: $350.00 ! Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Varianoe Requ^ I * s MOTION DECLARED ADOPTED. « iX" *’ a ’ ■’l _1200,00_ ~ $100.00 Site Plan Review - Storm Water Review ' I if Site Plan Review - Escrow I 1 «««* Jr u $25.00 J ./I ABSENT; None PLANNING & ZONING .: T J _____________________________ NAYS: None J*? . XI "-fl 1. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 4 * n' A . T* $750.00 $5.00 I ’i False Alarm Run Rre Reports * . I ■ SUPPUES: Consumable supplies shall be billed at the actual replacement cost. [ subrriitt^ If requested. fnedianksi 3l3rrns that /jane more than 3 oocurrenc^ >4 f i. 3 .1 I 11 •ft GENERAL GUIDELINES: All costs shall be submitted utilizing provided forms. Additional documentation shaB be I mr - •h V; FIRE DEPARTMENT t -A ;■ 1 ff/o charge will be made during the Board of Hevlew or to tt)e Property Oumer) 5 J $1,200.00 Ndghborhood Enterprise Zone V 3 • I *-« 135, _____ 3f j-^KSSJ A * C (X charges. • •• 4. I' t T ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT i6 a eie ki -II t. .» 1; utilized, the rate shall be that agency's predetermined rate. department equipment shall be compensated according to that agency, department, or private contractor's schedule of Lot Combinations_______ 1 ^4*11. A ■ 11' • ■: -#-?} Y- -'■cia ^ .. . VOLUNTEER RREFIGHTERS FROM OTHER DISTRICTS: In the event volunteer firefighters from a mutual aid agency are APPARATUS: Cost shall be calculated according to the following schedule; mileage and fuel rates are included in the hourly equipment rates. G)st for fire mutual aid agencies will also be calculated using this schedule. Additional non-flre ■ ■AS ► I Noxious Weed, Vege r.ir. n Control, Blight Elimination (^us tabor, egt^pment rental, supplies, and contractual service) «w»-'w*Pgi’r-’ ;i? r X Keeping of Bimals Administration Fee a. r W«; t-'- I PERSONNEL: Personnel cost shall be calculated as the actual labor expenses including eligible backfill and ove--time rates In accordance with the fire d^rtment's existing labor corAracts and pay schedules. In the event the Irxadent teqdres Department will recover costs for other agencies. These costs will ' th n 4 ! per FOIA potey. < '' * '• O J ’J 5 I HAZ-MAT COST RECOVERY FEE SCHEDULE and overtime rates. Mutual aid fire equipment will be billed at the ra t nil ,»,■■■ II r 11 Voter ReqiS^tfon Ltet (per name) i we* r per FOIA policy ’■ni * •*W' j f $150.00 Winter Burial Fee (additional) November 15 - March 31 I 1-' n r -*'r $0,50 Voter Registration List (per label)_______ CODE ENFORCEMENT r F A I the Hastings Fire Department utilize fire, police and public service or other mutual aid agreements, the Ha^ngs Hre Voter Registration on Disk (4- per name) rWedding Administrative Fee : wa fl i Grave Opening/Closing - Cremains (Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM) $0.00 $50.00 * I •Note: Holidays bidude New Year^ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, L^ror Day, Tbanks^ying Day, and CMstmas Day. $5.00/per FOIA PoBcy $500.00 11 laR*! w $700.00 $50.00 T^vxnmunication Permit Application TraBTp^ng (E State St) (pier riiontoT I b 1 Grave Qpenlng/Closlng • Adult (MorTday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM) $80.00 Tat Information - online aotess or for taxpayer____ r $100.00 $50,_00, : Fark Pavilion Reservation (Non-resktents/Non-resIdent Taxpayer) [Tark Use Oean-up Fee - additionally (Groups of SO or More) < $80.00 $900.00 $80.00 T M Burial Rights - Regular Lot (Non-resictoit)____________________ $50.00 .Tax Information - non^toxpayw (per_earcd}_,. . 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June 22 in Fort Wayne, Ind. USPSA photos by Katie Pierce Kt h, 1 I ^w3t > 1 I f 9 * 4> I 1 ■■ Jonah Westcott (left) and Kyle Friar head towards their bench area while celebrating Friar’s goal in double overtime that clinched the Founders Cup Championship for their team, the Mary Free Bed Overdrive, at the MK Battery United States Power Soccer Association Conference Cup Series Championships June 22 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Al ‘A 'S a 4 S’ "SI I I ♦V 'K; h & -s I I » < e J % <n* 5H«. Local guys help Overdrive to Power Soccer national title a Brett Bremer Sports Editor It H f 'I .I - I. ’Q< t fl £ *1 r A V • • “z r- Z' I ::4< • L^“ vi •?. ' •« 1’ I ’[iiSJT i I <’k ’'.' 2 . ■ •I r < !• i.'j .•« A/4 5^^ « I* ■ A II a ‘ J Zt I*. 1 c .‘/I -rs. I 'J ik-’’ A I > •s:• rJ I •**! s'*!* < •f 'J ufir- ' 'b-v.i / 5 7s u L f •»4 f-£'i i 1/ 4 k *«< I '4^ I / : J.'-Jr < G. u\? I •*.' » r CW f -U I . »I— L9. 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T^ew seasons begin in November, and teams play in tournaments throughout i th'e winter and spring to earn spots and feeding for the national championship } / ! ( tbumament each summer. ' : Jonah Westcott of Hastings is also a member of the Overdrive squad after i earning a spot on the Mary Free Bed j traveling team for the first time this !I season. Westcott came on late in the first ten-minute overtime period and was on the floor with Boersma and Friar as they dlinched the national title. ; FriarwasnamedthetoumamentMVP, and the Overdrive’s keeper Alec Lundy had to be high in the voting for that award with his six shut outs and a rare save of I a penalty kick. ; The Overdrive team, one ofthe young­ est at the tournament in any division, was doached by Pete Kaiser this season with Nate’s father Jason Boersma and Liwie Berger on the staff as assistant coaches. ; “Pete is a pure soccer player and has been his whole life, ” Jason said. Kaiser 1 ! played at Aquinas College, and while power soccer is new to him, he has been able to transition some things from the I I if 5 1 1 f ' ku ■-, l>V — ’’-f' Mt** e t 431 i A clockwise spin from Mary Free Bed dverdrive’s Nate Boersma punched a qomer kick to teammate Kyle Friar at the top of the goal box five and a half minutes into a second overtime period in the championship match. With the Motor City Eagles’ goal­ keeper on the near post and a defender on the center of the line. Friar turned to hit Boersma’s pass just inside the far post to give the Overdrive a 1-0 golden goal victory in the MK Battery United States Power Soccer Association (USP­ SA) Conference Cup Series Founders Cup Championship, June 22 in Fort Wayne, Ind. “I just passed it. I don’t even pick a play half the time,” Boersma said of his comer kick that led to the Overdrive’s championship clinching goal. He said going quick before everyone is set up works out to his advantage a lot of times, i The Overdrive, one of the top seeds in the Founders Conference heading into the tournament, did not allow a singl i• goal all weekend long. The team shut out opponents 5-0, 3-0 and 1-0 during pool play, took a 7-0 win in the quarterfinals and a 2-0 win in the semifinals. Boersma, a seventh grader at Thor nappie Kellogg Middle School, said he enjoyed “destroying” teams at the tournament. As far as earning six straight shut outs, he said “our defense was just 0n point and our goalie was playing rieally good.” : Those victories put the Overdrive, based out of Grand Rapids, into the championship game against one of their Ipcal rivals, the Motor City Eagles from Northville. Power Soccer games consist df two 20-minute halves played on a basketball court in specialized $12,000 powered wheel chairs with cages on the front built for knocking the ball around and protecting feet. A six-meter goal is at qach end of the court. Games are played 4-on-4 with three “field” players and a goalkeeper on each side. ; The Overdrive team compiled a 13-7( during the 2024-25 season playing in the Founders Conference, and earned a promotion up to the Presidents Confer­ ence with their championship finish in ijort Wayne. ' I I tr 15*”. ' . . .A (i f k I ) ’*1 i I 'T^h. i j < I 1 1 I I I i k ,. ’J’ r i I xt'' i r r I ^Vl ■ h i IT .K i f1 Cl > » '■J t" I ) A' I ’ J C’ '}J A' I I t ■M r I 4f! 4 1 f f I z -*■' .F A ' J 4 J z 4 J? 1 ,I 4 y { ( ! J’)* » I *• i y-r.r I F I i I i j pitch to the court. The USPSA is the governing body for power soccer, which is dubbed as the first competitive team sport for power wheelchair users. Power soccer empow­ ers athletes with diverse disabilities, such as quadriplegia. Muscular dystrophy, arthrogryposis, and cerebral palsy, to compete independently at all skill levels according to the organization. Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports began its power soccer program in 2019, and after a bit of a set-back during the pandemic in 2020, started playing games and competing in tournaments in 2021. “The first year you just played games and we had hand-me-down chairs, and they went in and it was like taking an old rust bucket F-150 truck with cattle guards on them playing against Cor­ vettes,” Nate’s mother Vikki Boersma said. “My chair kept falling apart,” Nate said. The Lori’s Voice non-profit helped the Overdrive acquire some better chairs, and that made a ton of difference, and Nate has managed to get a chair even more specific to his own needs since then. It takes some work to modify chairs so they best support the abilities of each individual driver with the placement of switches and such. The chairs also need to be torqued to not be more than their drivers can withstand. Chairs are tested before and after matches to see that they don’t exceed 6.2 miles per hour (10 kph) in both the forward and backward direc­ tion. Players mostly use foot guards to move the 13-inch ball. Jason’s role as an assistant coach has more to do with his engineering skills than X’s and O’s he provides. It has become a whole family sport. Nate’s big sister Morgan Boersma, a TK freshman, works on the pit crew. Jason took some of his RC racing experience from his childhood and has her cleaning tires with acetone. All the parents in the stands had “Pit Crew” shirts made up for themselves as well. TK junior Karsyn Boersma isn’t quite as into the competition as the rest of the family, but sometimes she enjoys the travel. There is a lot of travel. Vikki said find­ ing gymnasiums that can also support the electricity needs for a fleet of battery powered wheel chairs is one ofthe sport’s big challenges. Tom Flynn is one of three sports coor­ dinators in the Mary Free Bed wheelchair and adaptive sports department, the one who tasked with handling power soccer as well as wheelchair tennis and para standing tennis and goalball for the blind and visually impaired. The Mary Free Bed program also offers wheelchair basketball, wheelchair lacrosse, wheel­ chair rugby, hand cycling clinics and competitions too. “Over this whole season, coach Pete [Kaiser] always has his white board out at practice. They’re always scouting other teams,” Flynn said. “I’ve seen coach Pete watch film while they’re driving home from tournaments. All the coaches are so invested in this. They draw up the plays. They scout. They know who those other players are and what kind of defense we want to play, or who we want to have playing on offense.” “The players bought in,” Flynn added. “The coaches got the players to buy in that this system will work. The players know they have to play on offense or defense, you can’t just play offense or defense. There are even times where our goalie he will take the ball up « » » the court and then somebody knows to come back and play defense. They just have an offensive and defensive mindset, and they players know they have got to do what they have got to do ... it is so much fun to be involved. When I started in 2023, the program was up and running. To see the progress from then to now is incredible.” Players have their regular chairs, and transition into the specially equipped Strike Force power wheel chairs with guards for the contests. There are rules against 2-on-l play to help limit contact to not only protect the players, but their pricey equipment as well. “We are 95 percent philanthropy. For­ tunately, we have people that support us. We pay travel expenses for players or tournament fees, coaches fees, rental fees for gym space ... we’re very fortunate that we have the support that we have,” Flynn said. “This equipment, at $12,000 apiece if you have 12 players on your team there is $144,000 in equipment. It is a fun sport to watch and it is fun for these kids.” The Overdrive program has players in it from nine years old to 32 years old. The Founders Conference is the lowest offour levels in the USPSA with national championship competition. The Premier Conference is the top level with a Cham­ pions Conference, the Presidents Con­ ference and the Founders Conference the other three steps in the ladder. There are also non-conference and recreational play opportunities in the USPSA, like the ones the Overdrive started with not so long ago. “It’s pretty exciting,” Vikki said. “They’re kind of the up and coming team.” More information on the Mary Free Bed programs or how to help support them financially can be found on the wheelchair and adaptive sports page of maryfreebed.com. 4 A **^**:* •4 K } < A ► ■ i J. •M ♦ s* Cl r *w J ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NOW HIRING View Newspaper Group is seeking a Front Office Administrative Assistant in our Hastings Banner/Heminder office • Full and Part time positions • Monday - Friday • Competitive Hourly wage • Fringe benefits available to qualified full time employees Please email resume to Jill Nichols, Controller jnichols@mihomepaper.com Group \AI fl The County Press ’ ■ Lapeer Area View « Genesee County View Huron County View T Sanilac County News 35 Your Buyer's Guide ■ Jeffersonian ■ Trj’County Times = Daily News ■■■■^ Tri-County Citizen Oxford Leader -■« Lake Orion Review '1 Clarkston News fl The Citizen " The Lowell Ledger The Hastings Banner Buyer’s Guide & News The Sun and News Ad-Visor & Chronicle s.> Battle Cteek Shopper News The Reminder St Clair Area View »* ( ♦ ♦ I i I I y « �I t Thursday, July 3, 2025 12 I Commissioners set pubiic hearing for second CHIU, grant appiication next week w»6.;v r I r z- a Editor i 4 ■* t * 9 If once is nice, twice is better. Residents in Bany County may soon have another opportunity to receive funding to help complete critical home repairs. The Barry County Board ofCommissioners heard from Marilyn Smith from Smith Housin Consulting on Tuesday, who explained’the State is reopening a grant that can help local homeowners make critical repairs to their h that will make tliem viable for y v.l "S to e. The grant comes from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program. Dubb^theCDBGHous- .* X 3 •h t i I r I I i I 1 Marilyn Smith (pictured) of Smith Housing Consulting spoke at Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commissioners Committ of the Whole meeting in favor of the county submitting a grant application that would help low- to moderate-income homeowners in dire need of home repairs. 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Commissioners will hold a public hearing considering the grant application next week, Tuesday, July 8, at 9 ajTL Some residents in Barry County are already feeling the impact ofthe grant after die county received $200,000 from MSHDA in the last round of CHILL grant funding in Fall 2024. “The program has very generous guidelines,” said Smith. “Up to $10,000 is com­ pletely forgiven wice the home is finished. $10,001 upto$40,000isfoigiveninfivey rS rs —no interest, no payment So it’s an amazing program. We always want to make sure that people know that they have to stay there for five years, or they will have to the whole thing back It’s not prorated, forgivable.” Molly Macleod f t 5 7 * THE HASTINGS BANNER Vh •* :’r^ •l .1 l^6alaiB■fl4AiEl>n|^j,y. ^^loahoan ft t * r I ■ ■■ W’ w .L il. 4* .'*1 big basketball fan on the committee. “The pastor didn’t really know any­ thing about basketball. It has been a learning experience from all different th -YW T/oni Hfesn’fltab n5S(j 'll JttMfthttd iBodd r •t f♦ insnfiifa Ik rtw directions for all of us,” Swiler said. “The one thing that we all share in this committee is number one, we all love the Lord. And number two we love our community and the kids in it. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to get to know the kids in neighborhood and in the community, and it’s just a good outreach.” The clinic ended with a lot of high fives, and a lot of photos and autograph sessions. Some kids were looking for whatever scraps of paper they could find to get signatures from the handful of Chippewa ballplayers helping run the clinic. That group of Chippewa players . included Tamario Adley, Phat Brooks, Kayden Nation, Jorden Brooks, Rodney Johnson Jr. and Will Ashford and direc­ tor of player development Josh Fleming also helped put the youngsters through the paces. 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K 'aj 1 4 PAGE 3 J *1* Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 •> in mid-December for his alleged role in the 2024 death of 79-year-old Battle Creek resident Jimmy Sykes. Photos by Dennis Mansfield rj*i the blunt side of a hatchet before running him over with a vehicle. Both Mousseau and West stood before Judge Michael Schipper during separate pretrial hearings in Barry County District Court 56B on June 18 and June 25, respec­ tively. Schipper said the hearings were “good to have” to check in on how the two cases were progressing. But, during the June 18 hearing, the judge also denied a request by Mousseau’s attorney to lower the defendant’s bond originally set at $1 million. “It’s a murder case,” Schipper said. “The bond is appropriate.” At the hearing for West a week The two suspects in the 2024 murder of a 79-year-old Battle Creek man are potentially headed for separate trails. Brandon Mousseau, 29, and 30-year-old Brady West, both of Calhoun County, each face open murder charges as fourth-degree habitual offenders in the death of 79-year-old Battle Creek resident Jimmy Sykes, who was found dead in a driveway on Cloverdale Road in Baltimore Township, southwest of the Village of Nashville, on May 29, 2024. According to reports, the two allegedly bludgeoned Sykes with •s; f I iJBiroJtoBerl lliw .es .usesajalM raabnsS •***’ ♦7 V 'li'ials set for pair of murder suspects I I a trr ?tfc Thursday, July 10, 2025 f I *v* *S k www.HastingsBanner.com a. ■ BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 63 1 I CAL MULTI-CLASS REUNION A MONTH AWAY r THE HASTINGS a * u ot,^ ,ovr .lOV r? PAGE 4 •’I PAGE 9 1 r ’ *< HASTINGS LIVE BRINGING VARIETY OF FOLK, JAZZ AND SOUL 7^: f I*/ TODAY'S EDITION r */ X •< ■r fr’ I later, Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt said a potential plea agreement had been offered but not accepted. Pratt said her office had offered the defendant to plead guilty to the top count of murder. “I will not reduce it,” she said at the June 25 hearing. “He can plead to that (murder) charge and I’ll dis­ miss the rest.” Mousseau’s case is cunently set to go to trial in mid-Decem­ ber, with West’s trial then set for mid-January 2026. According to previous news reports of Sykes’ murder, the elderly man was discovered in the See MURDER on 2 X ♦ T HonA bn SVT ■rtrHoa^obl 172nd Annual Barry County Fair kicks off this weekend I 9 ’TT I , i ‘x k/ • 4 1 k ■I; < i I . A > i •v I < C e k t f 1:1 •r {■ f ;■ I V Barry-Eaton District Health Department reorganizing in wake of significant funding cuts Molly Macleod Editor i . The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is feeling the purse strings tighten after ftinding cuts to health departments on the federal, state and local levels. BEDHD has been hit with over $1 million in cuts since April, with the potential for further cuts looming. Staff say the cuts will affect how effectively the health department can serve residents. In response to recent ftinding challenges, BEDHD is modifying its structure and operations. Barry County Commissioner Catherine Getty gave an update on how BEDHD is facing its current chal­ lenges at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. “We have had a lot happening at the health department over the last several monftis,” said Getty. Getty, a member of the BarryEaton District Board of Health, read a statement detailing some of the ftinding challenges the health department is currently facing and how it is responding to those chal­ lenges. “The health department is expe­ riencing significant changes in response to deep ftinding cuts at the federal, state and local levels. In April, the health department was forced to eliminate nine staff posi­ tions following an $850,000 loss in federal funding. In June, Eaton County announced a 25% cut to the J b. J; '. > J * *r A .«. *•>* . 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I < > * ® • 9 r T I 4*. •4 t ri • I * I ,« 1 , - Si tu •. -y* 'I ' » . * .4 W •t 1' ■ a « in Barry County, July is synonymous with “Fair Season." The Barry County Fair returns this weekend for its 172nd year. 0 iMTitoug bfMXfit3fiuje8 tto gnijIoiM .®r. yiuL yebtci^B ) geunifnoo 4 I >2r‘ ) A*.—V 8 tiLyiuL .yinij.j 3 I ’f! V J HMHHBExin f '» t I Kicking off Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, with free admission and events, the fair officially begins Monday, July 14, and 1 continues through Saturday. July 19. Organizers say fairgoers can expect the same fair from years past, complete with *JSr‘ RanioTQTne vawbSm .eworte ?loo)^ iertw no rwobfwafct ef; jsD .atf® livestock shows, midway entertainment from Elliott’s Amusements, food, drink, entertainment, and, of course, grandstand events. Get the full rundown on what to expect at this year’s fair in this weekend's edition of Trie Reminder. File photo T. LU See CUTS on 2 I ! < . «St n r i .''OOISHI, I ■ I 110 I c *w * -a s. : < s >>S ' IB* _ • »»* a '5 s *1 % MB ■a p' c I*" 9 * I ,I ). AO Wa r* : I 5 A s s * J I 3 * 9* PAGE 10 ii »** YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES 1» Hastings Public UbW™'’™ Reporting possible 227 E State Street subscribe today: ebb-bas-bsh Hastings Ml 49058 t •ill! ■: ♦ ■ ♦ w.i'Ss J— II ■ 7\iW 'iA r J h .'5 't w > t I 1 ,llI I 1 •Si®e>'e!®*’ V 12 L L O31OHP92 * J VI U t <>!«« I Group Z' THE HASTINGS BANNER » .1A • A ♦ ♦ j; i 1 •I *< Hl V 1 4 K't T I ■ 'T 'JtX • f ' INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM % A Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL SUBSCRIBE & * a* I J A'/ :!^4 * >«IB M 1»»0 MARCUKAITIS ONE OF THE FASTEST BOILERMAKERS EVER -5* 1 • . / ■ IH hPl »- IV "'^95 4 ■T? > t * BiB V s '»*• AIU, ?»»«M OT «■ s T* 7 r. a* I I 10 i I . �ut*' r 04 ■ B I S AII ’ll ?.''r Thursday, July 10, 2025 2 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW HastingsBanner.com #• t .f I y LPS board fills yet another vacancy Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Less than a month after voting to fill one vacancy, the Lakewood Public Sc^Q^b Board of^ducation voted on yet anortiCT appointment to again bring the schboi boYrd up U) jte full complement member^ at its re^jular meeting Monday, July 7; ' LPS board members voted 5-0, with Trustee Ezekiel Cappon absent, to ap­ point Alisha DcWaltto fill the seat held by the board’s former vice president, Darin Weller, who resigned effective June 12. According to her letter of interest, De­ Walt holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a doctorate in business psychology. She’s currently employed as the dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at The Chicago School. De Walt said her roots at LPS run deep, with her mother, Cindy Trebian, having served as an “educator and administra­ tor” for more than 25 years. “My husband and I are now raising our three children here, all of whom will be part ofthe Lakewood schools, making my commitment to our district both personal and long-term,” she stated. “1 care deeply about the future ofour community and the educational experiences that we provide.” DeWalt was the only person to be interviewed at Monday's meeting for the vacancy, with board members voting unanimously to confirm her as Weller's successor immediately afterward. But, while De Walt was the only person to be interviewed, she was not the only individual in attendance with an interest in being appointed to the local school board. Woodland native Siarah VanDricI, who was one of two individuals consid­ ered to fill the vacancy created by Kerry Possehn’s resignation effective May 12, was also at Monday's meeting hoping to be considered. The school board interviewed both VanDriel and David Burd, a father of two and senior architect/planner with Corewell Health, at its June 9 meeting. Burd later was selected to serve out the remainder of Possehn's term in office by a unanimous vote. VanDriel said she had again written a letter of interest after hearing of Weller’s resignation but had been informed by board President Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz that she had missed the application dead­ line of 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. “I was very confused when Jamie said she could not accept it,” VanDriel said later. Al first, VanDriel said she wasn’t even sure she needed to write a second letter, considering she had sent in the first letter * '.V A V 4.4'. -■ 4’' ■ Ci iJtZ 1 * s I J I «* HF» ii r . J J t'" 4 1^*' .;.F 4 .A f r .1 [i4- .<• '• I A J r 7 -a / f. r‘ I I .4 bl •I f J 1 'fH ,i f '.a.. . ft if t Rt Y I fj « •1 ■ 4 J .T t A if- / .'X w J 'a fl k fl r a r fl I « '.r » J* s ■ft' I /> /x I r ■ ,4 ki. I, F 1 » 5 Uk! J 9 V; •r n -f > 4^ ♦ Alisha DeWalt takes the oath of office after being selected to serve on the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education, where she will serve out the remainder of Darin Weller’s term, during the board's regular meeting Monday, July 7. Weller had resigned from the school board effective June 12. Photo by «« J • ■ *l f Mb > : 1, ; i“ i ■< •« .1 /■ • <■> 'y ■^r / J- 1 I I » Dennis Mansfield ff/. I I*. ^.2JU decision unilaterally is completely in­ appropriate.” Considering the issue relates to a pub­ licly-elected position, he added that the school board should look at revisiting and possibly amending the district’s appoint­ ment policy at some point in the ftiture. Also, at Monday’s meeting, board members unanimously voted to approve Burd as Weller’s successor as the school board’s vice president. “Thanks for having the faith (in me),” Burd said. j';;/ ri t js/4 - r.* - I I I less than 30 days prior. “They know I’m interested,” she said. “They have my resume. “(But) I sent in (the second letter) just in case.” The fact that VanDriel wasn’t given consideration to fill Weller’s seat drew the ire of Trustee Adam McArthur, who seemingly took aim at Brodbeck-Krenz for not allowing the board to interview VanDriel a second time. “Yes, we have rules,” McArthur said. “(But) to have one person making that ♦t 1 •r 4 ZY 1 I a 4 t & I • 9 : sf ..I I' •' !• u J1^’ <’•• ,^}p I •.<4 jrl b ;'Tr(iT;:Ey ✓><> y- r A If ’h' ) t* * 7 ■:r y. I I"' iT DS>2-:^^v;;f I ! n \t'' IM bf ' I 7 2iZ^ IXf I '4n : 'Ij; r L* t I 'f i ■T Ar^ 3 p i I A vr * I ■’W' * ' i 'iiii '■ '•r* (t XrX < Ji 1- ■! • ’ 4 * [ftaoS* ’ • «K i**' • ; k• T which would be effective Sept. 30, 2025. Environmental Health Director Jay VanStee will retire effective July 31,2025. These transitions will open up opportunities to restructure leadership roles and reduce administrative costs,” Getty said. BEDHD will be making additional cuts to discretionary spending in areas such as training, travel, materials, sup­ plies and more. “The health department is explor­ ing other ways to operate, including modified public hours, which would be limiting hours of public access to offices to more efficiently allocate staff; fee increases, raising fees for permits, licenses and inspections to offset oper­ ational costs; reduced participation and scaling back involvement in community events, partnerships and coalitions; ser­ vice redesign, by reorganizing how ser­ vices are organized and delivered across the district; utilizing technology and exploring digital solutions to improve efficiency while reducing labor costs,” Getty said. The funding challenges BEDHD is facing and subsequent changes made will make it harder for residents to utilize the department’s services, Getty said. “As a result of these changes, residents may experience slower response to infec­ tious disease outbreaks; increased risk of disease spread; longer wait times for vaccines and STI services, possibly requiring outside travel from the district; delays in permitting for wells, septic systems and other environmental services, potentially slowing construction; reduced support for food service establishments and increas­ ing the risk of foodbome illness outbreaks or facility closures; higher fees for per­ mits, inspections and licenses,” she said. Wi± Scrimger retiring at the end of September, the Board of Health is look­ ing to hire a new health officer by Oct. 1. The search for a new health officer > I I r /J r r < < c > *«p • Ik * Barry-Eaton District Board of Health member Catherine Getty explains some of the recent funding challenges the Barry-Eaton District Health Department is facing at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Photo by Molly Macleod CUTS Continued from Page 1 county’s contribution to the health department due to their current financial crisis. This resulted in an additional $225,000 loss,” Getty said. The recent cuts have led to BEDHD unexpectedly losing over $1 million in its annual budget. Should Barry County match Eaton County’s 25% cut' to BEDHD spending, the health depart­ ment would lose an additional $130,000, according to Getty. “We’re working hard to protect public health and to adapt the structure and ser­ vices to ensure the sustainability of our operations,” Getty said. 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MURDER I 4 » 9 niin; I .X * *• J u/ « X - •- I ifle Il * < iivz / 1 i ft _ ' •S*** w > r) >1 * 4 * ** •4 w > I o s • LOCAL TRUSTED ROOFING COMPANY WITH 115+ YEARS IN THE BUSINESS -X >¥ • 10 YEAR SERVICE GUARANTEE ON ALL WORKMANSHIP • WE WORK WITH ALL INSURANCE COMPANYS • FRIENDLY, HONEST & EXPERIENCED TEAM • WIDE RANGE OF ROOFING / EXTERIOR OPTIONS *-jT 4 • FULLY LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED • A+ RATING WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU -* > r- —r •X QUALITY ROOFING k’ C’ ♦ * . GOSLIN X 3 ID ♦ V •* ♦ 4— w .I will begin in the coming weeks. Getty warned these may just be the first wave of many changes coming to the health department if funding contin­ ues to be cut. “Additional program and service reductions may be necessary if further cuts are made at the federal level, I think it goes without saying that these changes are going to have a real impact on our community and our residents. I know that the Board of Health is tak­ ing this very seriously,” she said. “We understand that these are going to have real-life consequences, in some cases for our residents that are least equipped to handle them.” As the health department navigates its new funding challenges, staff say they appreciate the community’s understand­ ing. “We really appreciate the community’s support and patience as we navigate these challenging circumstances,” said Emily Smale, BEDHD communications specialist. “Public health plays a critical role in keeping our communities safe and healthy, and we’re doing our best to continue that work in Bany and Eaton counties.” BEDHD staff say they are committed to serving Barry and Eaton County residents as best they can. “We’re incredibly grateful for the community’s support and patience as we navigate this difficult time,” said Scrimger, BEDHD’s health officer. “Public health often operates behind the scenes, but when funding is cut, the effects ripple outward quickly, from delayed services to increased risks for disease outbreaks. 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S I 4 I ?5 4,'-4 * S i, 4 ' 3 Bi-annual Caledonia High School reunion a month away F- n Thursday, July 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER •n.. ‘^'C' I I I \ A Caledonia graduate from the Class of 1966 is leading a team of classmates and fnends to share memories on August 16 for Caledonia’s bi-annual class reunion that includes classmates spanning decades from 1938 to 1974. Penny Weller, 76, remembers the day she stepped into the role of organizing her class reunion. “I was looking for something to entertain my dad because my mother had passed away. This was almost 18 years ago” Weller explained. So, she took her dad to her class reunion. “We had so much fun,” she said. During the reunion, Weller was asked to represent the Class of 1966. She volunteered her older sister, JoAnn Carney, from the Class of 1965 to help. Later, Weller’s younger sister from the Class of 1977joined the committee. “The strangest thing is that we were both a couple of really shy girls back in the day, but all of a sudden we were the committee,” Weller said. “Now we have organized for about 15 years.” The rest is history. It’s been a family affair ever since and the committee has grown over the years with added friends stepping up to help and more classmates helping with flowers. Some of those classmates include Linda Crum­ back and Jean Snyder-Soest, who are both from 8- the Class of 1965. Roy Hawkins volunteers to help from the Class of 1978. “We used to mail out a few hundred letters, but you can imagine what that would cost now­ adays,” Weller said, “We are always looking for volunteers.” Now classmates are drawn in through emails, social media and word of mouth. Family, friends and classmates are invited to gather together for the bi-annual Caledonia High School class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch at noon. Everyone is invited to join the celebration inside the Cale­ donia High School cafeteria located at 9050 Kraft Avenue. There will be a $20 charge for the event that will be paid at the time of registration. Organizers are asking that checks be mailed by Aug. 8. For those who want to register for the reunion and find out where to mail checks, email CaledoniaAlumni@ gmail.com or call 616-868-6950. Throughout the luncheon, there will be several door prizes, including one for the person who was the first to register for the event, another for who traveled the longest distance and another for the one that traveled the least distance. The youngest and oldest at the reunion will get an award, plus parent and child and sibling students. There will be drawings throughout the event along with entertainment and a program. Graduating class pictures will be on display. at ♦ Ite \l ” - r * wv h 1 V I* *< £ % « >» w ■«. «.< fl I * r ~ s - h 5k '4 2Sf r t . r - A H';.' * T • ♦♦ I. • # t « 4> >* ’t s T k, < / ,'«r ■r 4 I >«■> ^1 > •--t fl ?? t **S- > ( r Sr V* i I I 1 <te X ■B ' J ( k« I ** KA Pictured here are alumni from the 2023 Caledonia bi-annual class reunion. Courtesy photo '•-s' J » I I} rl -T. ■ ■ s ill giHHH ► Lakewood board moves forward with change to public comment policy I f 't 'A 4 9iklia I 9 Dennis Mansfield A |B>« •s: *b/ i Staff Writer t ' Lii I r. J N ■ The Lakewood Public Schools Board ofEducation took another step in revising its public comment policy, potentially providing those seeking to address the board with more time to do so, at its regular meeting Monday, July 7. The school board held the first read­ ing of a potential policy change at the meeting Monday night at the Lakewood High School Media Center, setting up a vote on the issue, according to LPS Superintendent Jodi Duits. “The board will take action at our Aug. 11 meeting, when we meet again, Duits said. The amendment to the board’s public participation policy would extend the time allowed for individuals to address the board from three to five minutes, with an additional “grace period” being offered if needed. “I like it,” said Wendy Behrenwald, the board’s secretary. The possible policy revision is the re­ sult of recent verbal clashes with several I 1 e ^rmnt p •I ;b»-' J ODSSoq r rj f' “L 289Bfab 'J C W » rl j'iods -s’ ^7 i ■ A I & I r -hb8‘ k. fe / '3^ ,v *1 s«u6IJ l: •v -> * I Mi cirril^ J? ’H’S?": c k r r 1 4 JI -*1 *> , 5 * i b i 1* t ' '.--Am; * </ tl w * fl ‘Hf 4 • vL— f .kilZ-y, - 99 - •*** -UJ - t ■- I I 1 ) 1 RrrrU. vl. r IT'; ‘ ”■ t 1 • Z ’■ J t J J i > f I t .. • r* » II k' 4 tf < X. fl 4 F * « B fl* • « .4 \ r. 4?. L-1A. , .7’ ^< !#**»* *, 1 f L Jo t- Ck f 1 I i r ) I i |£ .' ij X? «u I district residents who were unable to fin­ ish their comments due to the three-min­ ute time limit. The clashes also included one with state Rep. Gina Johnsen, who attempted to address the board at its June 9 meeting and had her comments cut short. She let board members know she didn’t appreciate how she was treated. Johnsen, who represents the state House’s 78th District, was seeking to ad­ dress various issues, including transgen­ der participation in high school sports and potential increases in state funding, that had been discussed by the board and other district officials earlier in the meeting. But, Johnsen was seemingly annoyed when Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz, the board’s president, interrupted her to inform the Republican she had just 30 seconds left to speak. “Very rude,” Johnsen said after leaving the podium. “I’ll let you know I’ve never been treated like that at a board meeting. “I’m here to help you,” she added. After the incident, Brodbeck-Krenz said she reached out to Johnsen’s office but had not received any response. ..J >1 I .jh/I'-T- •>’J ! it J.- I f UfH / i' I.? ,7^ ,, I <f I I r I {I 11*-* .•* *' * i.'l I 5 f 1 r‘j f *17 £ ■' ssr**'*?'- •‘I C ) r; i ^P’ ? / 4 fr , .1/ , Ii>^ - I **f •* r :6k l-t» . I I I I ) ■ r I -♦ Ml ’-•u’ utAiX5^ 0,' p > ' -V- e f I' I 1 ■ - r I J I Motorists planning to travel on M-79 near the Village of Nashville might want to plan on giving them­ selves additional time this summer, with a Michigan Department of Transportation project set to begin on Monday, June 14. According to a statement released by MDOT officials, the state agency will kick off a $1.2 million project to resurface more than 3.5 miles of M-79, from Barryville Road to the western edge of Nashville in Barry County, on Monday. Shoulder closures will be in effect throughout the project and daily lane closures will be in place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. “This project will improve the ride and extend the service life of the road­ way,” MDOT officials stated. The resurfacing project is set to be completed by mid-August. — DA/ i. .'■ u*- * t 9* s f ll t I' e, p-l* *<Al/tr tf’ it ‘WWiHumi * Commissioners approve second CHILL grant application ■ «iWM* I r k j ‘ p iTl Molly Macleod t b« 9 ' ‘ Editor hn--i ** ii'I J V He * -Ii. 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Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously, 8-0, in favor of submitting a grant application which, if awarded, could bring in up to $354,000 in funding for residents’ home repairs. The grant comes from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Dubbed the CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) Program, the grant helps low- to moderate-income residents complete critical home repairs and stay in their homes. These funds would be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying homeowners in the City of Hastings, the Village of Wood­ land, the Village of Freeport, the Village of Middleville, the Village ofNashville, Delton and Hickory Comers with low to moderate incomes in need of home improvements. Marilyn Smith from Smith Housing Consulting explained to commissioners last week that the state is reopening a grant that can help local homeowners 9 kokewood <•1 Public Sch •]« •! A A t •A 1 r ' Rrv« 4 MM 7 - * AV Ti > AM* A MM ’’a A * 99 f BmSS . t: I'-'rr. ... . »• • I. / «» It • • I ■MB I BUS • BS3SS W" ' teA fl •. ^gggaggas r' --— Marilyn Smith (pictured) of Smith Housing Consulting spoke at last week’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting in favor of the county submitting a grant application that would help low- to moderate-income homeowners in dire need of home repairs. File photo make critical repairs to their homes that will make them viable for years to come. Some residents in Barry County are already feeling the impact of the grant after the county received $200,000 from MSHDA in the last round ofCHILL grant funding in Fall 2024, “The program has very generous guidelines,” Smith said last week. “Up to $10,000 is completely forgiven once the home is finished. $10,001 up to $40,000 is forgiven in five years no interest. no payment. So it’s an amazing program. We always want to make sure that people know that they have to stay there for five years, or they will have to pay the whole thing back. It’s not prorated, forgivable.” I r / 1 I t J « r ? I 9 siss t r •V ! 1 ai" 1'^^. \ The Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education took another step in revising its public comment policy this week. File photo . L 4’.;,^ Ti.' I, 9 Financial < f I FOCUS << •l ir Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones > J ■ f rJ' <4 - Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC There’s a quote about the importance of setting goals that says, If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” You probably have dreams about retire­ ment, vacations, hobbies and more. But if you don’t have a strategy with finan­ cial goals in place, you may not make the choices that can best set you on the path to achieve those dreams. Setting goals helps define and showcase your purpose, passions and priorities. And establishing your own strong financial goals can help you earn and enjoy a wide variety of short- and long-term achievements throughout your life. When you reach your financial goals, you can feel a sense of accomplishment in see­ ing your efforts literally pay off. But how do you get started? Prioritize your needs and wants. Think about the things that are most import­ ant to you and then outline them as financial muslhaves” and “wish-list” tar­ gets. Start with the big-tick­ et items and work through to ideas that may not cost as much, A must-have for many people is having enough to live comfortably through retirement. Being able to afford the college of your child’s choice, without u incurring mounds of debt, is another. Your wish list, on the other hand, may in­ clude things like saving for vacations, hobbies or enter­ tainment expenses. Create detailed shortand long-term goals with­ in your financial strategy. Il’s important to be specific about the goals you want to achieve and how much you’ll need to achieve them. One way to do this is by making your goals mea­ surable. Assign estimated dates and costs to each goal so you can plan how much to save and how much time you have before you need the money. For example, for your retirement goal, be specific about how many years before you want to re­ tire. And once you do, how you plan to spend your time — perhaps traveling the world, turning your hobby into a business or taking your grandkids on outings. These can have vastly dif­ ferent price tags. Be willing to compromise. Reaching one, or more, of your goals may mean compromising. If your must-have is building your dream home but it’s not looking quite afford­ able, you may need to make a trade-off build it a bit smaller, work a year or two longer or trade in some of your wish-list goals so you can stay focused on your must-haves. Hold yourself account­ able to stay on track. Once your strategy is in place, it’s not a set-and-forget exercise. Actively tracking your progress and manag­ ing your decisions and ac­ tions can help you be better positioned to reach your goals. Use time-tested prin­ ciples for making financial decisions, not predictions. Diversify, own quality in­ vestments and keep a real­ istic perspective, especially for your long-term goals. Maintain your focus and don’t let your emotions control your investment decisions. It can be help­ ful to meet with a financial advisor at least annually to review your full financial strategy, address any chang­ es in your life or your goals, and discuss your progress and new ideas. As you achieve certain milestones, celebrate them. You may even want to re­ fresh your outlook with new goals. Take pride in your ability to strategize and accomplish a personal financial goal for yourself by following the path you envisioned and created. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by yo^ir local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC V ♦ ♦ 1' 9 > I ft 4* -“•S'-" 9* •••l < r*-) u I J H: I c The importance of setting strong financial goals T r & Andrew Cove,AAMS™ CFP 0 Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Resurfacing project to start near Nashville I h n< A ' V •> z X 1 I 1 ' Y £ k I r J �er L 1 I I /! 4 { 4 Thursday, July 10, 2025 HASTINGS BANNER the N www.HaslingsBanner.com ri' ' x-’r I • Concert series to feature variety of folk, jazz and soul music fl z '^a ’ ■ r r t -*<* f♦ 7- Ui 1 I fI I 4 1 1 1 * * v X. I I I I 4 fl r w .1 f. Ui I $ ■ It >■ / .r 'J: : • • Z’fc' i'3 A; •/ 4 4' 4l X. A Ben Traverse brings the history of music to life for children as part of the Hastings Live summer concert series during a performance set for noon on Courtesy photos Thursday, July 10. ♦ T « 4 'W^ ♦ I 5 '4 ’W I ■** Ik < t < it I -'i I . ,< • J ’ A««* I el Hastings’s own house band will entertain all ages at this week’s Friday at the Fountain performance. ttr > I b J a IK it 4I f i 4 4 < I Hl A 'K 2^- ** • i •' L £1 < >" 4 .\ c f- IP sW ax i ) ■fe^ r « *•4 - .... 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Graphic novels, how-to manuals, directions for kits or crafts that interest them, tips for doing better on their favorite video games, even, would all still be reading. 2. Get them to the library. If they are eligible for library cards with borro\A/ing privileges, get them! If not, let them browse for a set amount of time and tell them when they get to come back. Many public libraries have summer reading contests, and if you’ve ever seen how many sausage and cheese packs a kid will sell to earn a prize at school, you know they'll log some read­ ing if prizes are involved. 3. Take advantage of any summer school activities that may be offered, and I don't just mean at school. Many churches offer vacation Bible school or something similar, and the B-Bus and Y on the Fly probably come to a neighbor­ hood near you. 4. Let them see you reading whether it be a recipe from your phone for dinner, a menu to order dinner, letters that come in the mail, that novel you’ve been wanting to get to, a newspaper or a favorite magazine. 5. Let kids see that you don’t have to spend money to get good reading material. Not only is it free at the library, many electronic resources are available online for free through your local library or the Library of Michigan and will even work on your phone. 6. Listen to audiobooks when you’re traveling. It’s still a book, which means it’s still language development. 7. Get them outside to play — both organized sports and free play. 8. Go places and do things you can't during the school year. Public libraries often lend passes to museums and oth­ er family-friendly places to visit together. 9. Both play and experiences are vital to brain development, including reading ability. A hundred years ago. educators were talking about how important ex­ periences are to learning because of a man named John Dewey. It's still true today. If you have a child under the 10. age of 5, sign them up to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. It's available free to any child who lives in Barry County. Go to barrycountyreads.org to sign up. A' J A'V’' I I L?- p I I Tf’’" 4 /KV « I ✓ I I, t « ■ir ri t ( i $ ■d 1 4 V ) t *» 1, t;« .c « 4** 1 K** e ,'d ir ,/?>r I V ib t k 4 ’ J' * 4 r‘ US’ ^r9 4 4 r t - J f 4 I) I f u « bw ' I t I t r (• t i4 I * 1 I ' I .u I •I n M 1 * * p jtf Hf I' • • ,..JI • < i' k.. 4 u ! t i i, ns'Pb I •'•fl f r NN^ • tf-,1 • •sa ’ 53 ? r /> J ’.' 1 <.> UA t ... ^02 J I 9aeij ‘J ? u >* * ■' i ' r ’ / . 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According to Marzolf, the pancake breakfast is a community effort and fundraiser with the Middleville Lions Club, Thomapple Flying Academy, Middleville Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, as well as the Hastings Flying Association, serving breakfast and offering airplane rides to attendees. 1 •V A: T ’ L i-sU ID. .i Throughout the morning, guests may enjoy a breakfast that includes |P eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and allyou-can-eat pancakes, and a chance to participate in raffles. Marzolf said that the annual event has been a great success, bringing together aviation enthusiasts and community members for a morning of fun and camaraderie. “The annual event is a favorite in our area,” he added. “We look forward to seeing you there.” Tickets for the breakfast are $ 12 for adults, $10 for veterans and military personnel, and $8 for kids ages 6 to 11 years old. Children 5 and under may eat for free, — DM r b u. ^’b . k T *4 I p— 5. * fcr* * w;. i *< «r. I A . 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Glass will share herbal tea samples, mixtures, recipes, handouts and prizes — all for free. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-652- .V FROM THE SUPE’S DESK: How to improve student literacy over the summer Thornapple Plaza in Hastings. Area residents can learn about com­ mon herbs used for natural remedies at a free workshop this month. - • Michigan State University Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the workshop this Sun­ day, July 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn the best herbs for common ailments like headaches, athlete’s foot, cough and more. Glass will share some of her favorite herb mixtures and recipes. J** .<r «• Folk, jazz and soul music will be heard throughout Hastings this week as the Hasting Live summer concert series continues. Next on the concert series sched­ ule is Ben Traverse, who brings his love of historical music for children to the Thomapple Plaza starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 10. Traverse commands a wide array of instruments to bring traditional folk music into the 21 st century, helping children under­ stand the history of music that led to today’s music. The Barry County Courthouse lawn is the site for the Friday at the Fountain performance starting at noon on Friday, July 11, featuring the jazz sounds of the Joe LaJoye Quartet. The band is made up of professional musicians from West Michigan on piano, bass, drums, vocals, trumpet and flugel horn. The music continues Friday night with the return of Laura Rain and The Caesars, who will bring their hard-driving soulful sound to the Thomapple Plaza at 7:30 p.m. Rain, who was born and raised in Detroit, and her musical partner, George Friend, lead a multi-awardwinning band that has released five albums, eight singles, and traveled the world playing a blend of con­ temporary soul, blues and R&B. Hastings Live guests are en­ couraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession-stand, op­ erated by volunteers from the local Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals, and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder/Iightning, each show will be held. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment fortheArts, and dona­ tions from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospi­ tal, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. — DM Herb workshop scheduled for Sunday E t A w �1 I I i t ■ I ' XL »*■ A I •I’ r L. BUILDING BRANDS 1 4 # s 4 k I I 1'1 '1 k .L' 4 I •* rd) -xtBr f X ' I. f the recent heatwave proved anything it's that the dog days of summer have arrived early this year. While the warm, sunny, long and sometimes lazy sum­ mer days provide the perfect opportunity to take a well-de­ served break from some things (hint: screen time!), one thing no brand should take a break from this summer is advertising. It may be easy to lull your­ self into thinking that dollars spent on branding, marketing and advertising during the summer months are not a after all, smart investment everyone is at the lake, right? Wrong! Consumers spend money year-round, which means your advertising has to be year-round too because as readers of this column know, the way to successful­ ly grow and strengthen your brand is through consistency and frequency. While consistency is import­ ant when it comes to your core branding pieces — tagline, logo, colors — it’s more than OK to switch up your message to meet your customincluders where they are I I' *J L'fT I U c 1* 1 , -II I r f t I. 3 I f I •J JI \ B6 :> r-. f. L ,• 'U 5/ tI % ■'i. f « 'I I iG.'dn "M ■ *. I r I. J A u I atno . ibianG ' J r *I • f * i -•aii I . 1 I % < Q. 1 A F'- I ■ I t k« « 9 fl 4 I f I I 1 1 4 i 1 ~ .Wb oftev fWT ’■ rn J 4 r s » \ s r I I J It '> t i : f n mmmbu V kG I I wf ariijifuiMflDf f 1 38'‘S' < j: I. 4 . < i2 l ?uH ’TBTF'kj I r t I J I 9 0>.2£UeKI|. 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During summer there what event do I attend? are a few different types of • Customer ty pe: The consumers. It’s important to savvy shopper For othfocus in on who you’re trying ers, the downtime during the to reach so you use the proper summer months provides tactic. vital time to get organized • Customer type: The and plan for a busy fall and busy bee — For many of us, winter. Without a doubt much including the team at View of that planning involves Newspaper Group, summer spending dollars both at work is one of our busiest seasons. and at home. My best friend We’re just as engaged June to is a first-grade teacher and August as we are the rest of just one week into her sum­ the year, and we know we’re mer break, she told me she’s not alone thanks to our friends already scouting and planning in the golf, wedding, banquet, the best place to buy school catering, travel, landscape, supplies. Plus, with a new pest control, HVAC, marine, 16-year-old she’s also car rental and hospitality indus­ shopping. With extra time on tries. (Who did I miss? Is her hands this summer she can summer your busy time too?) • Tactic: Meet the summer memory maker where they are making those memories. Spend your advertising dollars on sponsorships of summer fun so your brand blends right into their summer warm and fuzzy memories. Second, and with your cus­ tomer and tactic in hand, con­ sult an advertising expert to help you put your plan togeth­ er and put it in action. With a combined more than 100 years of advertising expertise, our team can help your brand stay top-of-mind all year long with any tactic. From traditional display ads, to tes­ timonials to sponsorships, as Your Community Connection we can reach your customers through the pages of our 22 locally-owned, locally-con­ nected community newspa­ pers serving 14 counties in Michigan. How do you advertise and stay top-of-mind during the summer? Email me at ecasyvell@mihomepaper. com. research and plan and save before spending her dollars. • Tactic: There are three great ways to advertise to this customer during summer. Option 1 is a brand testimo­ nial. Testimonials are great any time of the year and this consumer will keep that testi­ monial as part of the research they’re doing while they have the time. Option 2 is an adver­ torial that allows you to tell the story of your brand, prod­ uct or organization and why you’re worth the investment. Option 3 is a special offer. If the offer is appealing enough this customer may even make a purchase earlier than expect­ ed because they have the time and energy and you have the best price. • Customer type: The summer memory maker —We all have that fnend or family member who declares each summer to be the “best ever!” Seinfeld fans may call this fnend “the summer of George” friend. Summer is fun and consumers are soak­ ing it all in. They may not be following their normal rou­ tines or spending habits, but they’re still spending. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIEiV Group, the branding division of Eiew Newspaper Group. f I LEHERS '<1 •I* t FROM OUR f J1 4 esL DO YOU REMEMBER? WANTED *A’ or «M» TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 READE RS ir- ' H CLASSIFIEDS WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. » Muuiwr ♦r Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office-517-254-4463. .•r • 1 ' I ' ,1 County administrator deserves praise for body cam purchase * 4 '•i4 to I I r i # . i ' f 0 -V ♦k. * ‘M. i6 rx lh e Vt * i.V’ ( •z? w WANTED- Someone with Facebook e«te Marketplace experience. I’ve invested in an estate planning package, now it’s time to unload my life, and save the grief learned when my kids became half orphans in December. Split proceeds. Call Mjolinar, 269666-1348. ?.* 1 Editor: / / V- I 1 I ♦.* H » I appreciate the ingenuity of the *• * .X Barry County administrator (Eric k •fe ! J «I J > ■ V Zuzga) with his plan for providing . v;i . .> * J-Zr ?? .» « n A A»*9n * 4 k* A * A Im ♦- GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE with many antiques available. Lazy Boy, end tables, shelves, dresser. Tons of glass ware, sewing items, kitchen pots and pans. We will be open Thursday, July 10th from 4-7pm, Friday, July 11th from 4-7pm, Saturday, July 12th 9am-1pm, and Sunday, July 13th 9am-1pm. 6961 Shoreline Dr., Delton. and the car/body cameras. Once it it. If J s*' was discovered that the encrypted J r r A 'A ij!:i ijf sroL! 4 ilaa » ) I radios would be required by the fall, iJ- li !sm. ■f-:- : so a purchase would be required r, 1 ' . >101 I anyway, it was smart to incorporate SWAN LAKE the much discussed and desired car — BANNER JUNE 27, 2019 — I ‘ 'aJ and body cameras. 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Many times a week. 269-447-4299. this situation! J PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS -JULY 10-17 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk: “Emile and the Field" by Kevin Young: illustrated by Chioma Ebinama. Young Emile loves the field close to his home. He loves the trees, the flowers, the grass. But he doesn’t love sharing this field with the other children who come to sled during winter. Can Emile learn to share his beloved field? The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the purple and green trails. July 1-31 — Summer Wildflower Trail (free and self-guided). Follow the green trail and enjoy the bright blooms of summer. Thursday, July 3 — Social Hikes, 10 a.m. Join Institute staff for a social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one! Trails will have rocks, uneven terrain, mud and great views. All hikes are free. Water is required to hike. This is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. The 1.2-mile hike is open to all. Field Station Thursday, July 10 Tour: Conservation on the Ground. Program: 11 a.m.-noon; lunch: noon-1 p.m.; optional afternoon field trips: 1-3 p.m. Learn about the conservation efforts happening "on the ground" at the Institute’s field station this summer. Participants will be able to visit researchers and fellows in the field and discuss the research questions they are exploring, the art they are creating and the stewardship work they are doing. This program is presented in-person only. Those interested in the lunch must register by Wednesday, July 2. Saturday, July 12 —Social hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for a social hiking experience. Ail hikes are free. Water is required to hike. Monday, July 14 — Bird Brains with the Barry County Bird Club, 8:3010:30 a.m. Join the Institute and the Group Barry County Bird Club for a social birding morning. Participants should be prepared to hike up to one mile on uneven traits. There are a limited number of binoculars available to borrow. The program will occur rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, there will be a shorter informational session on birding topics held inside. Tuesday, July 15 — Trekkin’ with Tots: Bird JOHN FOGERTY Brigade, 10 a.m. Get LZJ THE CELEBRATION TOUR yourlittlest ones excited • 1 THURSDAY, JULY 17 about hiking! Each hike includes a destination, adventure or other program designed to keep kids happy and hiking. Older siblings are EARTH, WIND & FIRE SAM HUNT welcome, too. FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 FRIDAY, AUGUSTS Thursday, July 17 — Social hike, 6-8 p.m.. BILL ENGVALL Join the Institute for a HERE'S YOUR SIGN: IT WASN'T MY TIME social hikihg experience. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 6 All.hikes are free. Water Tickets avaiiable now at the FireKeepers Box Office is required to hike. or FireKeepersCasino.com. More information about these events can be found on the 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 institute’s website at Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. CedarCreekinstitute.org. READ THEN RECYCLE NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME <• p A. , '« « V It Fl I ♦ ♦ J, I f ' I • both the required encrypted radios I i !.-i < * *•>- the county sheriff's department with 1 * ♦ 9 « ♦ ♦ J ViSfiPoN rw �/ - > <■ / * I i I ft 6 Thursday, July 10, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER > *1 0 “5 I ( WWW HastingsBanner com IN, ft' I i I t I i 01 • 1 V OBITUARIES •» I t •4 ft A* 4 * i ^7 z VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM * J M- * I ' ■ Mary Ellen Cotant Mary Ellen Cotant passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the age of 84 years, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was an inspiration to her whole family. Mary was born February 1, 1941, in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Dann) Brownell, where she and her eight siblings were raised in a log cabin on Shultz Road in Hastings, Ml. She loved to share this along with attending the old, one-room Shultz Country School, prior to graduating from Hastings high school. Mary was very outgoing, positive spirit and friendly with lots of friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phil; older brothers, Jon, Jim, Jerry, Jeff, along with brothersin-law, Gordon Barlow, Robert Wellman, William and Elaine Hewitt, Jack and Betty Cotant and Velma Brownell. And survived by siblings, Jane, Margaret, Tom, Ron, along with sistersin-law, Brenda, Joan, Murial, Kathy and Dawn (Forest) Kraus. She is survived by her children, Steve (Cheryl) Cotant, Marcia (Eric Aldrich) Tuitel, and Mindy (Mike) Gilbert: five grandchildren, Andy (Jenny), Chelsea (Wes) Johnson, Ashley Tuitel, Morgan (Ian) Stadler, and Caitlyn Cotant; five great grandchildren. Phil Cotant was the love of her life. They married at Goodwill Church on October 17,1959. Their priorities were their faith, children and grandchildren over their 43 years together while living at Podunk Lake. They made a great team of hardworking, caring and generous people. Mom most enjoyed so many family activities, trips, Sunday dinners, caring for her loved ones, pontoon rides, bon­ fires, freezing her strawberry jam, baking, planting in her flower gardens, dancing, and sewing. She valued her time with the ( ft d/'CU^A w. ¥ I ir:! a > at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ”We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N, M-43 Hwy,, 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LH^EGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.iifegatecc.com. Sunday P.O. Box 8, Telephone COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesdays - Bible Study Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetze!. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Peter Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle &S. M-43), Delton, MI Adams, contact 616-690- School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. 49046. Pastor Roger Pastor Bible Study I i HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY SCHEDULE 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 I ft «»• Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, July 10 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1946 movie starring Bette Davis and Glen Ford, 5 p.m. Friday, July 11 - Friday Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 14 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 am. Tuesday, July 15 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; Youth Garden Club. 3:30 p.m.; mahjong. 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. a.m. Sunday. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A WORUJWIDE SUPPLIER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Hot Lioelbob 4 Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I 1 s.' *■' « V ► ► r: f II h I I (V 1 ri ' J J 4.’’- i s ft ' I I I ' l/« k*-' 1 i i-^ 'j-M 4 5 4 •4 ’.V IJ I I I t 1 (?• F 4 f r i ft I «V> M ft I 1 A* I > X { ft k r < I * 1 I. ASK DR. UNIVERSE ‘ Z-* w* 1I ■ra t ' yrXjjinr" 1 I— »« M •' > f jgjs? -Tv r < 4MNM^ f /i Describing our world • h* ■ - Dear Varish, If we count all the species that humans have described so far, it’s about 2 million. New species get added all the time—about 15,000 of them every year. But we have no idea how many species we’ve never met. Scientists think there could be 5 million spe' cies out there. Or maybe billions. We’ll only know for sure when we describe all those organisms. I asked my friend Rich Zack what that means. He’s an insect scientist at Washington State University. He told me how we identify and name a new species. Imagine we’re in my backyard collecting insects together. We see a teeny, tiny parasitic wasp. That’s a wasp that lays its eggs inside another organism. Zack is an expert, so he’s pretty sure our wasp is new to science. We collect a series of them—about 20 wasps, including both sexes. That will keep us from finding one freaky mutant and calling it a new species. But just one wasp will become the official type specimen, or holotype. That’s like the model example of our new species. The rest of the wasps in our series are called paratypes. “We put that type specimen in front of us,” Zack said. “Then we start at one end of the insect and write down everything we see until we get to the other end.” Our description includes every possible detail. We measure all the wasp’s parts. We use a dissecting microscope to count the segments of its antennae and the itty-bitty hairs on its feet We report on its wing veins, eyes and mouth parts. All of this is our wasp’s morphology, or what its body looks like. We also note any variation we see in our series and anything we noticed about our wasp’s behavior or habitat. We add pictures that show different parts of our wasp. We might examine its DNA. By now, we’re certain we have a new species. So, it’s time to name it. A scientific name includes a genus name and a species name. If our wasp is closely related to an exist­ ing group of wasps, we’ll give it the same genus name as those guys^ Then we’ll pick a unique species name and make sure it conforms to the rules of Latin or ancient Greek. Most names relate to where the organism lives, what it looks like or what it does. Sometimes organisms are named after someone. “Some people come up with some pretty outlandish names,” Zack said. “They may be criticized by their col­ leagues, but there’s not a dam thing they can do about it because you’re allowed to pick whatever you want.” Now we send our description to a scientific journal. Other scientists will check our work—called peer review. We might need to make a few changes or answer questions. Once our description is accepted, that’s our wasp’s name forever. We carefully preserve our type specimen and entrust it to a museum or somewhere safe. People 100 years from now will be able to look at it and review our work. The coolest thing about finding and describing new species is that anybody can do it—including sci­ entists, regular people and kids like you. It’s mostly about spe-seeing the world around you with a careful, curious eye. :--- .MH A ■ J f 411-1* •*» ♦ ' ■r I f I( / *. I »r..i f < .T) I fI T w iiW : r B V it f • /4>( I. fj <9 /» tr;< .ii I ;’ (Fi<>2: < ’f ** * tI r— > r »e b I - J-^r e i •• -1 J II I f' 1 1 .» r>/j J -J » I !. t k ftsStyw? '} I I I I Ml } I I JI * I 'An * •5 aJ I I i 1 -- I » 4t 1 r- 5 V s 1 b iI ’ .1 I i f r * 4 J 1 i- I Bl '3. S *- - “ I 4 I V J I 1 1 xA:— • ( i t- ?f. 'f d f ' 'I •, 1 I t I- I JJ 1 : « r I at'... ■ _ > I'J I. / I ■ jot » V jjj • ■ * V. 'u-rr I 'EJO« cm IJian I j A - ! \ A -IL a-14^2; i 1 * r « i V f! ;. 'fir _J ! *1 * ***> k I I: : I _ bfll JO i ^3. :: I 1 » » 4J 'SC 1 A 4 t < 11 I. 1 Fi ' r. 4 Uaac A I ‘/I I 1 1 rt I w •s I r fi- — Dr. Universe U(Mia •> I si 1 •5 ■* I »I Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. r I 1 « v V' « « - •y.’, '< VA » I U 1 a .JI U.' — a • * ' I, 'T a' J t MSU Extension to sponsor free ‘Tai Chi for Better Sieep’ series **1 I r I* 1 I I •1^ A. I*. -k • Akd k I i= XP t J 1 1 4 I I 7* The Michigan State University Extension is offering a free “Tai Chi for Better Sleep” program for area res­ idents, with classes running from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays from Aug. 4 to Dec. 1 at the Tyden Center on Church Street in Hastings. According to MSU Extension offi­ cials, the program combines the bene­ fits of Tai Chi for arthritis, fall preven­ tion and sleep education. Participants will also learn techniques to improve the quality and quanti­ ty of their sleep. Each session will t'i .k V Ia « t ft* « 1, include Tai Chi warm-ups, lessons, cool downs, sleep education and goal setting. Tai Chi may be done seated or stand­ ing. Participants are encouraged to attend the classes wearing comfortable clothes with sturdy shoes and a water bottle. Space is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. For more information and to register, persons may contact the Barry County MSU Extension office by calling 269DM 945-1388. R? I r - 'krH-'^ 4 -A t w r*' ‘ • ) I p ' I•JWU'X " ’r S 'W * »• t •*B 1 I > —• } 08^- -.Mi -MB 'a tlk. . -I'.-v f 1‘ ' »■ R •«« & i f I. t I t. r » ,I 9 i lofl - t I .—-?” I I u '; * •' ‘’S'* • «3i. ■ k t ► :C b , ♦ ♦ 4 1 L 1 'k ♦ I *1 * Sil •X > ? I » I> p I r Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 to 7:30 pm. 948-8004 for information. -1 4 and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Worship Service * I 4 Claypool, (517) 204-9390. MB I grandkids, singing and teaching them, attending their sporting and cheerleading events, and trips to Mackinac Island and Hawaii. Mary shared her talent at Pennock Hospital tor over 35 years where she put others first, in a variety of positions and departments before retiring. She loved her career and community. Labor and delivery were one of her favorites early on and would continue to be drawn to smile and converse with children or start a conversation with newly expecting moms. Mom was beloved by her patients and respected by her colleagues and doctors she supported. She spent several years volunteering as a leader for both 4H and Camp Fire girls. We take comfort in knowing she is with her Lord. Our family would like to express our gratitude to the staff at Legacies Assisted Living with supporting us with the care of our mom. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Green Street United Methodist church with visitation one hour prior and a luncheon to follow. Pastor Bryce Feighner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Legacies Assisted Living 9031 North Rodgers, Ct. SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316 (Phone 616-275-4999), Green Street United Methodist Food Pantry care of Barry County Cares 231 S Broadway St, Hastings, Ml 4905 (Phone (269-948-9555), or Pennock Health Services Fund - Corewell (Payable to Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, Ml 49058, (Phone 269-945-0526) (Give online: https://www. barrycf.org/funds/pennock-health-servicesfund-corewell/). Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. Worship Togeth er 4 I 1 i A ..'' ’ 'y J J r.--:L“a5S �W' i I JI n. u . ri ! f 1 f \'oA f 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 7 Thursday, July 10, 2025 gBi ■ H. :i TURNING BACK THE PAGES J I t * I ft -■l’ I FROM CANOES TO CARS: The evolution of transportation in Barry County ♦ * * f > DAVID W. MILLER Special to The Banner I t. M > 'r IJ > \ t.> I t 'I. t 9 J J I t I •4 U t I I I \ • / % I ' ■ '<•; s r 1' J i 'Tt. .. V ■ p 1 J V. *{ f T ♦ ’’; c A • ■^Hi K, I f V 9 4 \ > i rn I oildf 715^ ♦ I I I fl j r I I I I T' '' I / I 1 on r i 1 Z J r I I iTi I4 A i » « k 1 I r• it J ir f w\l / ? i I ■; I ■ 1 ’ * I 1 * J I t i » i i ' h f I ( I «v i I 4 /• 'a>'ut r > t t rr r I I , I ? HI . I Ik t4 J I % ► i I I, J f I I f ( ri . t: ■ I I MV.-’ '■ r 1 I , i I * t i-.2i 9 i • - k » ‘**1 I ** * £ K f J V » U I. I hHi I’ t ^.#.'.'1- I z Ibo L’i t 'H 1 I I i 1 k I AJIK ?TF(^r.' ' I X^'3'?7nr. f f TznnO- - I 4 I '<r4 t* < I . »>•/ :» » r * *. I 1 I I f I 1 rw 'M i Ik '> ’ 4 i I n .-J 1 t s f w I - -i t- Tl 3 I I 'I ■*irj , V When the earliest white settlers arrived in Barry County in 1826, they entered a land already inhab­ ited and traversed by the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomi peoples. These Native American tribes relied heavily on the Thomapple River—known to them as Sowanquesake, meaning “Forked River”— as a primary transportation corridor. They skillfully navigated its winding course in dugout canoes, carrying furs, game and goods between seasonal encampments. One such canoe, estimated to be over 300 years old and believed to have been used by the Potawatomi, was discovered near Wall Lake, rough­ ly 15 miles south of Hastings. It is now preserved and on display at the Bernard Historical Museum in Delton. When white settlers began arriving in greater num­ bers, they followed Native American footpaths, wellworn trails that had existed for centuries. These trails were suitable for foot or horseback travel but proved difficult for wagons and carriages. At the time, the region had no developed roads or bridges, and set­ tlers often relied on rivers and trails for overland navigation. In 1857, a stagecoach line was established, linking Battle Creek to Grand Rapids by way of Hastings. This route became a vital artery for settlers, traders, and travelers, providing scheduled passenger and mail service. Coaches stopped in Hastings to change horses and allow passengers to rest. Over time, this path evolved into a modem roadway—much of it forming what is now Michigan State Highway M-37, which still serves as a major north-south route through the city. Hastings itself saw growing infrastructure to sup­ port this activity. Native encampments, once num­ bering as many as 200 wigwams, had been located north of the Thomapple River near what is now First Ward Park. Yet for decades, there was no bridge connecting the two sides of town. That changed in 1887 with the constmction of a wrought iron bridge extending Creek Street—later renamed Michigan Avenue—across the river. The next significant cross­ ing, the Broadway Bridge, opened in August 1922 thanks in large part to the philanthropy of local busi­ nessman Nathan Barlow. Railroads ushered in another transportation era. By the 1870s, both the Michigan Central and the Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw (CK&S) railroads operated through Hastings, each with its own depot. Trains transported passengers and freight to and from Grand Rapids, Jackson and Chicago, with smoke-belching engines becoming a fixture of city life. However, the rails were not without tragedy. On July 15, 1909, a CK&S passenger train collided with a freight train in the village of Schultz. Two CK&S employees, including Seth Chandler, were killed, < » -I ,4 ‘ </• « M WK •J I "W* il f Barry County’s earliest residents, Native Americans hailing from the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes, navigated the county's wilderness along the Thornapple River — known to them as Sowanquesake, or “Forked River. n Courtesy photos and 16 others—some from Hastings—were injured. Another major incident occurred in 1930, when a Michigan Central train derailed along Apple Street in downtown Hastings. Fortunately, there were no fatal­ ities in that mishap. While trains remained central to transportation well into the 20th century, the automobile soon began to reshape daily life. In 1901, Dr. George Lowry brought the first steam-powered car to Hastings. Manufactured in Bridgeport, Conn., it was shipped by rail to town, marking the beginning of a new era. With no dealerships or service stations available, early motorists like Dr. Lowry depended on black­ smiths for repairs and, when necessary, towed their vehicles with horses. Horses continued to dominate local transportation for many years. Hastings’ first fire engine, for exam­ ple, was horse-drawn. State Street—the town’s main thoroughfare—remained unpaved until 1907, when it was bricked to accommodate increasing traffic. The transition to motor vehicles was not without diffi­ culty; the loud engines and unfamiliar appearance of early cars startled horses, often leading to runaways or collisions. To address these concerns, the city enacted ordi­ nances to regulate motor vehicles. Early speed limits within city limits were typically set at 10 to 12 miles per hour. By the mid-1920s, additional rules required motorists to sound horns when approaching intersec­ tions or overtaking horses—and, if needed, to stop altogether if an animal appeared frightened. Drivers were also asked to crank and start their engines away from the main streets. As many as 300 to 500 cars ♦ I * I • 4 A stagecoach line linking Battle Creek to Grand Rapids by way of Hastings was established in 1857. Today, much of that route is still used as part of M-37. ■ 0 » * V , » • J «• IV • y % !«» -9. -1 U 17 *1* F •M 1• I' “r 1 s c _.R.. , asiBlC »* r l4 t .* « I I i I aii®' « “A ■ I, '9; :’r* ’ rt:jC '■» I iff c* K. ”F Mk»_ I I * — A • ? > X 1 [ f A' S rr. |K± 'sd2; ■ 5 r » I 9 X *r> z ^E£. L •• - tst”^ . 'y z 4^ , X .' 1 .T ! r / 'T r*J ' ■:.. 4 / Ari ' - riJI*? A 5*—’ I b 'A' rr I AG ? / k r r>. r f f «4 ililMtW ..-rA 4 •V » ■■ 9^* _ — A* - JiB '.r. Vi b T ‘ 2 I .‘'a V, X * 4A *& rJ *4< i I .:f k * 1 4 » I » » r* J ««&] ,• A r fl. ■ ■/ Aviation came to Barry County with the completion of the Hastings Airport in 1947, located four miles northwest of town along State Road. s 4 j«l n i ' •> MB J 1 I B** ar r I > i>a£^ Ik' ■ ' IT r«i!^ 1*** 1 >- Ajb' •) I '.rfr •» 7 2 I• I* k 9 s L 4 A iL^ {i# i; < i *. * ' a; J 4^ I ) **tL I ” 4 r * ;l.4 t I* f I '• 1 9 z * Tf • k n J * s • 4 fj; : < I ( ' * i * r i> 1 n.* If. r< «. .* > I «> f 4 . u !«• t ■ ' ■I A < m' I (.*•.«> / ' Be; £ i'. *-i e e*-u 4 I* « I k‘ .•/ < li’WT''' * <' • i t t. 1/* i k.* Si / . ■ »«. (‘ i —* * I" fli^r * A 1 jT’ ilj If jW-i »* . I J9t ♦ » i ) Wr : *» i. 1 I , ♦ I I I 1^- *'v* ( l£ .‘9^> I > I I Lr■ I ■ ...a; t t **“'• / c r t :7 r 9 » ■ M* ., ’ irisi li ,4 ^■nr* 4 ir I ''i I I '■ I a 1 « i- U- u I ) trf * 4 •z •t. '■t^ 4 J 4 A Mfl »/ «■ ««4 9 I I ■n' -.9 9 Or. 1 »* ?v .S’. N. 4' r I 1 i* 4j / ■ 1 > y r X f a »* » , • - f/ * -1. rr r = -.« < S; 'TT A V > 5 7< «s— I I f 1 'X « t - • # ■ Ik 1 ♦ I 1 I « i .> r ~I 4 ^Ntb. ■» - • « [J cn ! 9 *? f/ rA •> 9 9 r « B iivft- a. * 9,' <! t A t i/' i 1 ‘ Y 6 J", V: I On July 15, 1909, a CK&S passenger train collided with a freight train in the village of Schultz. Two CK&S employees were killed, and 16 others—some from Hastings—were injured. f T* I ■ « n n» f '‘Ui »* * »''» •V A * ,(» ,1 t I \ * .’ I L 1 I f. i I I r I* 9 free L <• • ) 4 • b V f ry* I *% » ■9 k ,1 T i TT s I(f — •2 FT kJ s 9 ’ ft 'IM .. 11 < *. w ?~r«> r»i c ■■■■/^ II 9' r • Sf- . r>. ’ ?» I <r> .> • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation !■ 517-983-0954 I ,1^' ‘ s ? I. • 7 ,1 ' ’ * if i (!■ J b. 4bu i A' aj' ■ 1^ ■■*<A> ri * t1 r Estimates f 4 In 1901, Dr. George Lowry brought the first steam-powered car to Hastings. * a J A I ■ Y* r f► .4 91 •.I < *' 'A 4 .J 9 4 IM 4 r II ■'•a ’ 1 » T •M ** * ■*Vv. operated in Hastings by 1920, some owned by resi­ dents of outlying areas. Even with the rise of the automobile, railroads remained vital for decades. However, as state high­ ways expanded and trucks became a more efficient freight solution, the importance of the rails gradually diminished. By 1976, the Hastings branch line was abandoned by Conrail due to deteriorated infrastruc­ ture. This marked the end of an era that had helped connect the city to major regional centers. Aviation came to Barry County with the comple­ tion of the Hastings Airport in 1947, located four miles northwest of town along State Road. Several of its earliest pilots were returning veterans of World War II. Today, the airport spans 270 acres, is jointly owned by the city and county, and supports a flight school, skydiving center, and numerous community events, including antique aircraft fly-ins and pancake breakfasts. It is home to 88 aircraft. In more recent decades, the focus has shifted to inclusive, accessible transportation. In 1982, Barry County Transit was established to offer public transportation to residents across the region. Today, it serves more than 120,000 riders annually. Ride­ sharing services such as Uber have added further flexibility. And now, as autonomous vehicles emerge on the horizon, Barry County continues to evolve with the times. From Native American dugouts and stagecoaches to steam locomotives and electric cars, the story of transportation in Barry County is one of ingenuity, adaptation and transformation—ever shaping how residents move, live and connect with the world. Sources: Hastings Long Ago, Book C, Robert Palmer (1988), pp. 12, 19: Histofy of Hastings on the Thornapple, Paul J. Moore (2018), p. 397; Barry County History Book (1985), p. 292; Materialfrom Facebooks Hastings History. David Miller is a moderator for the "'Hastings History” Facebook group. Start Saving Today ~ Use Spray Foam �J *•> A 8 < > Thursday, July 10, 2025 f HE HASrr-JGS BANNER I* www.HasHngsBanner.com North Country ffail moving off Crane Road in Middleviiie Brett Bremer Sports Editor The North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) is going off road in Mid­ dleville in the next few months. Hope is that the new route will be a more scenic one - even it it takes a lot of work. “I just got back from three hours of working on that trail,” Chief Noonday Chapter president Eric Longman said Tuesday afternoon. “Having now taken a shower, I’ll say that it will be a beautiful trail when completed, but today it was an overgrown mess and I was hot and sweaty by the time we hacked our way through about a mile of underbrush to reach the end of the cemetery - where we will bring the trail out into the Village.” Longman and a handful of others in­ cluding John Purlee, Doug Barnes, Jim Bronson and M ichelle Fabiano “slashed, hacked and cut” their way through inva­ sive autumn olive, multiflora rose and everything else in their way throughout the day to clear enough of a trail so that soon larger volunteer work crews can expand on the progress. The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will be leading (at least) three workdays between now and October. The plan is to reroute the trail from the trailhead on the east end of Crane Road onto the Paul Henry Trail along the river in downtown Middleville. There are scheduled work­ day events July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20, but the expectation that there will work done in between those events as well. Ideally the project will be completed by October. The NCT currently exits the woods at the Crane Road trailhead and then proceeds along Crane Road east across Whitneyville Avenue to the Paul Henry Trail. Much of that stretch of road is cur­ rently also a busy pathway for residents and for semi-trailer traffic going in and out of town. The Paul Henry Trail and the NCT currently meet on the east side of the Thomapple River there, and then follow the edge of the river into down­ town Middleville. The reroute will take the trail across Crane Road to the south from the trailhead, through forested area which is a mix of land belonging to a private property owner and the Village of Mid­ dleville. The trail will emerge from the woods near Mount Hope Cemetery and then follow Sheridan Road south to E Main Street. At that point the planned route follows the sidewalks through downtown Middleville to the Paul Henry Trail at Stagecoach Park. Middleville Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg said, “we were willing to work with them. We want to be a good partner with them. We are considered a trail town and we wanted to continue that relation with them. We basically let them design the route they wanted to do to get off the busy roads as much as possible. The route will head through village property where the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission and others have been exploring the idea of a multi-use “Sheridan Park.” Chief Noonday Chapter trail manager Ryan Bowles is in charge of building and maintaining trails for the NCTA chapter which covers Barry, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. “We have two major jobs that we’re gonna be doing over the next three months, clearing brush and then making the tread,” Bowles said. “We clear brush to about four feet wide and eight feet tall in order to allow hikers and backpackers to hike through comfortably without hitting the brush. And then you also build the tread. If it’s flat ground, that just means uh taking off the the leaves and things that are on top of the ground. But the bigger job, and what we’re gonna have to do quite a bit of while on this project, is where the trail needs to go along the side of a hill. So there we do what’s called side hill construction, which is or also called benching, and that’s where we dig into the hill to level out the the tread, so that it is not like you’re walking on the side of a hill.” The Chief Noonday Chapter got a lot of recent experience building new trail this spring along Fish Lake in southern Barry County. That new trail covered Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 28,2025 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Tyden Center, located at 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Mich­ igan 49058. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-01-2025 Request to rezone property at 14510 South M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, in Section 27 of Johnstown Township. (See attached map.) FROM A(Agricuiture)TORR(Rural Residential) This map is a portion of the Official Zon­ ing Map of Johnstown Township in Barry County, Michigan. All of the above men­ tioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. % :' -> k s V • i / I Legal Description: BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 495.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST • WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 445.28 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST UNE OF SECTION27; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 493.26 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 2111.91 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 75.39 FEET; THENCE 894.17 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS IS 2864.80 FEET, AND WHOSE CORD BEARS SOUTH 03 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 890.54 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 59.04 FEET; THENCE 794.55 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE RADIUS IS 5729.70 FEET, AND WHOSE CORD BEARS SOUTH 01 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 749.01 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 23 MIN­ UTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE 744.49 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/40F SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 52 MIN­ UTES 02 SECONDS WEST 359.08 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 1359.89 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 948.66 FEET ALONG THE SAID WEST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EXISTING HIGHWAY EASEMENT OVER THE EASTERLY 50 FEET FOR HIGHWAY M-37. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT DESCRIBED SEPERATELY. DESCRIPTION OF EASEMENT: A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE DESCRIPEO AS FOLLOWS: COMMENC­ ING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 27 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 1700.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 1209.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 903.87 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE POINT OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT. I c 9 0ft 4 >• r A *Ok ings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284, ezu2ga@barryc0unty.org. This notice is given pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meetings r V > X *• t .0 4 « p r« t • r s li! 4 X — >3 i ’suLr* f 4 1 A 4 .4 tr 1 9 < I f h 1 /i * I 1 c* I 1 / r 4 9 V* r > \ * J I . /• * *1 -•.s' > S>\.H i I JV 'a b 9 f I & - .1*/e*. 4 1 X -6. X r 4 J ‘ i' 7^ ♦ ^^4 4 T 4 7 ! i a* tv A « V. r. J' •' % V u: z * F<i 4V • > * V <>«r * z 2X* t #* r 4^9 U J A ,) >1 I z> > •tv'’ k t * 4 i. •r 1 \r V? V T f, i Ik / I I' •n I / I u } J 'i J I •I / A I i A * V, > ’4 » \f/ ?f 0* ’ Ills & ■ —f 0ft « .• A 0 ' .Z"' re J I r > V 4 V cr- ;:SEiH W' 4 I V 4 t f >V ’,b s» Cj3 > i t. 1 #r XJ* ri'- u fl 5 t < 1*^ 4 3 r »'.. f;J > « >. A <-■ i C■ A^ nd J I i/* 9> a V 5? A i, ► a 0 A ; i-'r 4ir 9 >■ A* t ‘ •/ ) "jlS • •I ; 5 t • rt»e* ff I ' / / Pait : iVT A-i-il < North Country Trail Association Chief Noonday Chapter volunteer Jim Bronson -' with a marker near where a new section of the North Country National Scenic ' Trail will exit the woods near Mount Hope Cemetery during a work session in Middleville Tuesday. A project is underway to get the trail off of a busy section of Crane Road on the north end of the Village of Middleville, Photo provided ..'-Ai »■ . A *. J' . ri <• * )S Mt V • ''n 0* J..: T> • iri ; nt- ■r eir. 1 e^A f I . vev- ;bn( r'* ri ♦ •i ( I B about eight tenths of a mile and included some of the benching and brush clearing that will need to be done in Middleville. The new stretch of trail will cover about a mile and a half. Following road­ ways isn’t always ideal, but it can be at times. The NCTA often works to make sure trail towns, and hikers, get the ben­ efits of the trail passing through “town.” “It goes through downtown on side­ walks, which I think is also an improve­ ment, especially since it gets to go up by some restaurants and bars,” Bowles said. “It is a nice little touch if you’re a long distance hiker, taking a break and getting some food.” While Bowles is in charge of building the trail, Bronson was the NCTA volun­ teer tasked with giving him that oppor­ tunity by working with land owners to allow for the project. His work started almost two years ago. “Over time we were able to work it out,” Bronson said. “We we had a couple meetings with tlie village council to make sure that everybody was on board with it and and we developed a memorandum of understanding and got that approved, and I’ve been working with the Department of Public Works (DPW), they’ve been my primary contacts with the village.” Stolsonburg said some additional fenc­ ing is being put up around DPW facilities in the area near where the new trail will pass just as a precaution. Longman said Bronson has been a tireless worker, on this project and along the entire 120 miles of the Chief Noonday Chapter’s section of the NCT, contacting land owners and working to get the trail off road and into a more natural environment. “90 percent never respond, or give a fast “no!” Longman said. “And while we may desire a higher percentage of positive responses, we can also appreci­ ate that many people would be hesitant to give permission for hikers to come onto their property; In Middleville, Jim reached out to a large land owner and was grateful to find the owner open to at least a conversation.” There will be time for more conversation as any work day volunteers are “ welcome to join the Chief Noonday Chapter members at Thornapple Kitchen for breakfast Saturday, July 19 at 8 a.m. That first big workday is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the trailhead on Crane Road in Middleville about three quarters of a ''mile east of Whitney ville Road. Bowles shared that the chapter will supply some tools, but volunteers are asked to please bring mattocks or pulaskis if they have them, as well as lopping shears, pruning shears or prun- ing saws. “Bring sturdy gloves and wear long pants and sleeves even if it’s warm,” he added. “Plan to wear sunscreen and bug spray, and bring plenty of water and snacks. Plan to get dirty!” 5*!l i-'- m4 ,iAZ r . . r-' . * I r I Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number: SP'13«2025 • Ben Vamey/Skyway Tow­ r 1 J i -I'-: t • >.t«l bI «i 1 Location: 9600 Davenport Rd.. Woodland Ml in Section 35 of Woodland Township Purpose: Request to allow the construction of a wireless mmunication antenna in the A (Agricuttural) zoning district. per section 2386 of the Barry County Zoning ordinance 2008. MEETING DATE: July 28.2025. TIME: 7:00 PM. £L^: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at ikeeslef@baiTvcQunty.orq The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Ranning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday • Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired ! 1 I 1 > I ( ■1? ■•• et' ei*v X * R I 7 IT I f»; >A^ - w i 1 M £ ' huwim! 1 ««< c/ Xi I • lU 'k h >■ I « ’t ■JI' . )I1 n>. 1 r ik- K- -■:: • • L‘ I I k J* Apr — A l| I u > >: J < I I9 i‘ : P<r-.‘ 1 » ? >«• "W 4 w r •< I r I f f’T r .'"aff '•■MW' ff < ,hiM jyu A «/• k V. 'AW W' t > ,i ’"^3^ 94 * „ HU *<1T u w " ws il V 1 f 1 a '’SBsS-J' *1 .■» a Michigan 49058. (269) 945-1284. Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk '‘-ii® 4^ -1 f LU NOTICE TO BIDDERS w ' J?S ■ 1 f. !>». 1 A K W X:. . •• * I J-» ri>U BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION r. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. July 16,2025 for the Removal and Replacement of Select Existing Concrete Slabs on Grade. -» f * V' I s II J* I, ■ ■x 1^ : a «• t * •• •k 1 It I V ' i » H ’1 J Yt Iki .'4 *k I v.l. I r A. b^, \ < •1 it -1 additional and Specifications information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. f. n It; K « xw I s I 4 I A «’'‘V The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. b i* 1 v k i I I w 4 i tr- «' w. I SN v: i I u % 4 % SixS zr-i f ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Chainnan David Solmes Vice Chairman Jim James Member Jamie Knight VI 4 t meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should k r *I ► J. 64b '•> ♦r-' * » I I 'I ia nr? iirfi w •— •• !«<•' and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals ' *> I ers, LLC (Applicant); Deidra McClelland Trust (Property Owner) » • Jl ,1 i NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY * usdun^ I u. Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk r g 9 contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Eric Act (Public Act 267 of 1976) as amended. ui . & ^4.' completed by the Planning Commission members before the Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to Planning & Zoning, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director James McManus at jkeesler@barr7c0unty.org. » The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning & Zoning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday (excluding holidays.) Please call the Barry County Planning & Zoning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessa^ auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street, Hast- 7 ' »- 5* NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT ■’:x : I Hi ; »' * .1’i‘ I* IA Jt i • Ir I t I > II I ♦ ♦ ♦ I f 4 I. 1 i x5b '.s^. I ▼11 J k V �- i, ! . ; I nitik 4 w Thursday, July 10, 2025 .? i'rj I Off Road Derby, rodeo, super cross return to fair grandstand I, ipe .»<:• I® u V I, I! ’Jlsih Brett Bremer Sports Editor , ;tL' ‘F JJ 1 r « I 9f ii r r. ? J n • ■1/ u.-nr, f’ » f J* ‘‘ ..’.'71 J. - '• ' I > i «. 1 ;rj ■ ' ; I. n I ■n' * tft' • >• I 4 A •r I i p fitair./ • ; ’ S'- fl : OUi! 1 I r'i % 1> e lb fT i 'tS£'- X ft .-■-I \ 'J D A I il 1 yeti f I rj'ni s-r' I 1 *4 » A f’ I* a ■X I 4> ’ '3n zL ■JJI..!. ijilyj X ft r' * 4: S < I St •f » I I I I I i J I ■ Z£i t I I T v<h'/j J .bOz vdic<u 1-v I I ' . <1 I/ r r ,;rr;L'rJi 0*5 > •4 I 'f I irX/j 9^ ft I J ( 'iLi jt / ( T & 1 u. ' 1 2 I The 2025 Barry County Fair Grand­ stand shows follow the usual script this summer. Although, one never knows ex­ actly what will happen once the bulls start running and the engines start revving. There are a couple days of harness racing, the rodeo, off road derby and demolition derby action, super cross, mud racing and truck and tractor pulls. Fair activities being Saturday, July 12, and amusements start spinning on Tuesday afternoon, July 15. The first grandstand events ofthe week include harness racing on Saturday and Sunday July 12-13. Entry into the fair­ grounds and into the grandstand is free for the weekend. Racing starts at noon both days. Unique Motor Sports will host an Off-Road Derby Tuesday, July 15 and an Off-Road Derby and Demolition Derby Friday, July 18. The grand finale of the week is the Michigan State Fair Super Cross Saturday, July 19. Super Kicker Rodeo returns Wednesday, July 16. The cost for entry into the grandstand forthose events is $ 15. That price does not include fair admission. All six evenings Jl ! I I |L 1 r r 9 r I tl-' • If < THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. V. 41 I s I 0* B, L9.’ * L .T* q f h je i ri riT' 'K * iR '.JL* Olivia Curtis competes in the barrel racing event during the 2024 Super Kicker Rodeo at the Barry County Fair. The rodeo returns to the grandstand the Wednesday of fair week, July 16. Matt Rowley puts the finishing touches on an off-road derby car before the start of a heat during the 2023 Barry County Fair. The 2025 grandstand shows at the Barry County Fair include a Unique Motor Sports Off Road Derby Tuesday, July 15, and Off Road Derby and Demolition Derby Friday, July 18. Photos by Brett Bremer of grandstand shows begin at 7 p.m. The evening shows kick off with the Mud Mitten Race Series Monday, July 14. The Michigan Truck and Tractor Pullers stand. Gates open one hour prior to the event, but lines stretching the length ofthe midway have been known to form in ide­ al weather for the most popular events. will entertain the crowd Thursday, July 17. Entry into the grandstand Monday and Thursday is $10. No coolers are allowed in the grandf I wr TK’s Crews wins state Positive Athlete award for cross country I U r t b I W’»L:!01 3 . . FL f Jfl!"”' ) 5 > 1. 'b;. . ft n k I j 1 ft I I , ( 4 r UXXTI I .7 ‘ I fl nui-o '■j I !.;j . t i I 1 •? ) t u I J I f • J u’j«r / J « r J ’ I i « I k i ! : It ' f' 13 b I I 1 t f t "''f I I' 1 ft I 4 tl I I » '' r' ' I4 I Recent Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate Ava Crews has been named the 2025 girls’ cross country MI Positive Athlete Award winner. Crews and the other Michigan honor­ ees through the Positive Athlete Great Lakes Region were honored on the field before the start of the June 24 Detroit Tigers baseball game at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. The goal of the Positive Athlete ■ ' awards is to recognize student-athletes across the country for their leadership, resilience, and character beyond the game. The national organization re­ ceived 12,270 nominations, across 50 states and 3,327 schools during this year’s nomination period. The group looks for kids who lead with positivity, determination, and resilience. All Positive Athlete nominees are not only eligible for recognition, they gain access to career development, leader­ ship, mentorship, and job opportunities. ft The Great Lakes Region includes Ift Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Il­ i linois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Crews is set to join the Grand Valley « State University Women’s Cross Coun­ try and Track and Field programs. She was a four-time state qualifier in cross I country for the Trojans and earned a medal at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division Cross Country Finals to close out her senior season with a 26th-place finish. 1 J The TK varsity girls’ cross country I J team won the OK Gold Conference Championship this fall with Crews I I / I )'< t' : f* frjj/' Brett Bremer Sports Editor M 1 r r I I • I i I f 4 ' • i» -J I . i,- I I i n *- ' L p . 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'it * ■'M r'*-’ X J'S % NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW I '. .If I I II Pursuant to provisions in MCL 211.7CC (19), MCL 211.7b, MCL 211.7u and MCL 11.53b, the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan to consider appeals related to Poverty Exemptions and to Correct Qualified Errors. ) 4-./- ‘7 ri’- 4 A II •. 1 I J; Tn i' r.A r »* ' w. I ♦ • 1• 1 I* .< I .b’ if c3V' A » hl' I I ^■i .•l t ( 'i 5 r 9* I I k I .J f 1 jfr* . 'T** i I S 4 .-r i H.)‘ .v>'; I • ft . J r I 14^.^ I 5 I I 11 • 31 > K ■*> 4 >r I -ii; -.. II t r > «t !> I I I • ( J ? f I 3 •l nr.. IZ I I r t I I Z-'Tk ♦ ' r-- ri I y f * 4 ( I • «*F < I 1 > j ) I I £ I I I I r 4 I 5*^ .4-1 6 ft I J I .V br 'r . t' ' I I ■ 9 Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 : I ^4“'. Bif*t f ?3S'^xta / MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Sabrina L. Wright, single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date 003411, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on May 29, 2025, in Document 2025-004462, Foreclosing Assignee Six and Mortgaged 27/100 Dollars premises: ($164,996.27) Barry in Situated County, and described as: Lot 5, Block Chamberlain's Addition to the City, the recorded plat in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 7, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 236 W Nelson St, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you i I t‘ »J ..J to free and clear ownership of the property. formerly Village of Hastings, according to % p does not automatically entitle the purchaser i .-I*.' *• sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale 6. ( ST^ I /’•i i mortgage may be greater on the day of the I ’• -3a on July 31, 2025. The amount due on the be due at the date hereof; One Hundred RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ( 4 I I F Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety- T'' ( £3* highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in (if any): M & T Bank Amount claimed to I I I of them, at a public auction sate to the No. I premises, or some part March 31, 2022, in Document No. 2022- z*’ » 4» H the mortgaged p ■2'^. 'S ! mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of of mortgage: March 29. 2022 Recorded on V .J I•J that the following I 34> J. MCL 600.3212, or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. h‘-‘ 1 . ig 236, PA 1 f I I I if*' J?* revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 contact the county register of deeds office r .4 ;r?^ i*'? Notice is given under section 3212 of the I ; VX I k Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. A potential purchaser is encouraged to J I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY I I I. ¥? 1 finishing as the conference’s individ­ ual champion. The TK girls’ track and field team won back to back OK Gold Conference titles with Crews leading the distance crew, she won the indi­ vidual conference championship in the 1600-meter run, the 3200-meter run, was the runner-up in the 800-meter run and helped the 4x800-meter relay team to a conference title. Throughout her track and field sea­ sons, Crews ran in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Track and Field Finals in the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run as a junior. She earned an all-state medal as a late fill-in for the Trojan 4x400-meter relay team at the 2023 state finals her sophomore track and field season, and competed at the D2 finals in the 3200-meter run in both her freshman and sophomore seasons. She also competed in indoor track and field competitions throughout high school. I I I- have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. M & T Bank Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1565878 (07-03)(07-24) 'r b J a J I u V i % "\ft >s ' I t I' I J * 7_- u’ .•I .at» » w ,1 I I t r > f BE _1 ? k» r t Recent Thornappie Kellogg graduate Ava Crews (second row, second from right) is honored along with other Positive Athlete state award winners before the start of June 24th’s Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Athletics at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit. Photo provided FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, July 17,2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael David Soya, an unmarried man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Mortgagee, as Nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, its successors, and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 19,2019, and recorded on December 26, 2019, as Document Number; 2019-012696, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 30, 2025 and recorded June 04, 2025 by Document Number: 2025-004591, , on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Ten and 15/100 ($59,210.15) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point 10.12 chains South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; Thence South 16 1/2 feet; Thence East 3.162 chains; Thence North 16 1/2 feet; Thence West 3.162 chains to the place of beginning. Also conveying commencing 41 rods, 12.4 links South of the Northwest Corner of Section 22 of said Assyria Township; Thence East 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence South 12 rods 16.2 links: Thence West 12 rods, 16.2 links; Thence North to beginning, all in Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Commonly known as: 13165 S M-66 HWY, BELLEVUE, Ml 49021 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/ or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sal6. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: June 19, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00398-1 (06-19)(07-10) NOTICE Case No. 24-629-CZ, Barry County Trial Court - Circuit Division NOTICE OF SALE BY COMMISSIONER TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Order of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, entered on May 12, 2025 and in accordance with Michigan Court Rule 3.403(B), the undersigned Commissioner, William Buhl, having the authority to do so, will sell at public auction the real property situated in the Township of Baltimore, County of Barry, State of Michigan, more particularly described as: Parcel I: The East Va of the Southeast Y and the Southeast Va of the Northeast 1/4, Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, EXCEPT: that portion of the Southeast % of the Southeast 74 of Section 16, Town 2 South, Range 8 West, lying South of the centerline of Maple Grove Road. Also: Any portion of the North 72 of the North 72 of the Northeast 14 of Section 21, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, lying North of the centerline of Maple Grove Road, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel II: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, thence North on the West line of said Section 100 rods, thence East at right angles to said Section line 20 rods, thence Southeasterly to a point 40 rods North of a point on the South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of said Section 15, 60 rods East of said Southwest corner, thence South 40 rods to said South line of said North one-half of the Southwest one-quarter, thence West on said South line of the North one-half of said Southwest one-quarter of Section 15, 60 rods to the place of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly Known As: Vacant Land Parcel Nos; 08-02-016-276-00 and 08-02-015-301-00, respectively (the “Propert/). The Property is comprised of the two (2) parcels referenced above. For the purposes of the sale, the legal description shall not be separated, and the Property shall be conveyed in its entirety to the successful bidder. If the street address or tax identification number(s) above are inconsistent with the legal description above, the legal description shall govern and control. The sale will be conducted on July 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the following location; The Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. Terms of Sale 1. The sale will be conducted by public auction to the highest bidder. 2. The successful bidder will be required to pay in cash or certified funds the full purchase immediately at the time of sale. 3. The property is sold “as is" and “where is," without any warranties or representations as to the condition of the property. 4. The sale is subject to all existing encumbrances, easements, and restrictions of record. 5. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, and potential purchasers are encouraged to contact the Barry County Register of Deeds Office or a title insurance company for additional information, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Additional Information For further information regarding the sale, interested parties may contact the undersigned Commissioner at; William Buhl 35903 64th Ave, PO Box 411 Paw Paw, Ml 49073 269-716-0318 Dated: May 27,2025 (06-05)(07-10) a ♦ ♦ V -, -rT p b -bi J 1 fl I4 1**4 * □> * • ft. .. f i f �t -J _ 3 I 10 I I Thursday, July 10, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER A ' .f f ’ I WWW HastingsBanner com *lr Marcukaitis one of the fastest Boiiermakers ever Brett Bremer Sports Editor J 4 9 i e •* < Ip. f “There’s just something when you dive into the water. I just feel good, you know.” That’s been the big draw to swimming for all these years for Purdue senior Abby Marcukaitis who started racing in the pool when she was seven. She tried dance, soccer, basketball and other things over the years. She’s not much into running and in the pool you don’t notice you’re sweating. “It has always just been something I’ve enjoyed. I’ve always loved swim­ ming and the competition that comes with it,” Marcukaitis said. Marcukaitis is a 2022 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate and former member of the Delton Kellogg/ Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team. She set the Purdue University record in the women’s 200-yard backstroke during a Big Ten Triple Dual at the University of Minnesota Feb. I and then three weeks later improved her school record time at the 2025 Big Ten Women’s Swim & Dive Championships hosted by Ohio Slate University. Her current school record sits at I minute 54.09 seconds. That time earned her a fifth-place finish in the B Final at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio, during the Big Ten Championships. Jackie Smailis set the previous Purdue record in the race at 1:54.61 in 2019. Marcukaitis became the fastest Boiler­ maker ever in the 200 backstroke with a time of 1:54.46 in a rare victory for her team in that triple dual with the Gophers and the Northwestern women in Minne­ sota. She wasn’t eyeing a school record that first Saturday in February. “I just really was trying to win the event for my team. We didn’t win many events. I was like, I just really want to beat these girls. I was going through the race just racing,” Marcukaitis said, “like genuinely not focusing on the times and trying to beat the people next to me. I talked to them, and I was just so happy that I won ... I saw 1 ;54 something, and that was all I saw. I was so tired that was B I B. 1. Ki * z 1 1 A*' «• 1 < I 1 y* ri lie f 1^* «i* 4 'J >» b *b % :4> *• M.tfs I • f T .0 t- I I 'i b*. 1 T I . ?ar2iX if. <>* J * tx-'' —*-3**., W- ' W I ^T” •*«r i Purdue University swimmer Abby Marcukaitis, of Middleville, gets set for a backstroke start during the Big Ten Women's Swimming & Diving Championships at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, in February. Marcukaitis broke her own Purdue 200-yard backstroke record at the meet, scored for the Boilermakers in the 100 backstroke too, and led off for both of the Boilermakers’ medley relay teams. Photo by John Ackerman * ♦ 4 ’A' '5 h > » rV K‘ <4 < I -i it ■>■*'■ <>• .-tfi' i .-r* > z I J .•,V’ ✓ all I saw. I was just so happy I won. “Then I got out of the pool and people were like ‘ Abby, you broke the record. ’ I was like ‘ what! ’ It was so exciting. It was my last race ofthe weekend, so I ended it on a high note. It was everything I could ask for. It was a super cool moment.” She was obviously happy to improve her time at the Big Ten Championships, but it didn’t quite provide the rush ofthat first record breaking swim. The Purdue women were eighth at the 14-team 2025 Big Ten Championships. It was a more crowded Big Ten Champi­ onships than the first couple Marcukaitis experienced with the Boilermakers. The conference added USC and UCLA, a couple women’s teams ranked in the top 25 in the country, to its list of programs during the 2024-25 school year. The host Buckeyes took the title at the Big 5^A 9 % \ J. ■b * f. < FT* »1 I J i I I X’ Z > « • «* s J' iJ ^^x***. * z ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NOW HIRING View Newspaper Group is seeking a Front Office Administrative Assistant in our Hastings Banner/Fteminder office • Full and Part time positions • Monday - Friday • Competitive Hourly wage • Fringe benefits available to qualified full time employees Please email resume to Jill Nichols, Controller jnichols@mihomepaper.com Group :. The County Press ' Lapeer Area View • Genesee County View Huron County View • Sanilac County News '. Your Buyer’s Guide ■ Jeffersonian i 55 .j( I I - fez I < J 4 k A’ •w A b* tr id ( II I « r-X The Lowell Ledger The Hastings Banner Buyer's Guide & News The Sun and News « Ad-Visor & Chronicle * Battle Creek Shopper News The Reminder St. Clair Area View Tri-County Times Daily News Tri-County Citizen Oxford Leader Lake Orion Review Clarkston News The Citizen Ten Championships for the fifth time in six years. Marcukaitis also led off the 200-yard medley (tenth) relay and the 400-yard medley relay (eighth) for the Boilermak­ ers at the conference championships, and she won the C Final of the 100-yard backstroke with a time of53.24 seconds placing 17th overall in the event. At the 2021 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls’Swimming and Diving Finals, Marcukaitis won the state cham­ pionship in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 55.07 seconds. She said since high school she has shaved about four seconds off her top 200 backstroke time, about two seconds off her best 100 backstroke time and about one second from her top 50 backstroke time, At the NCAA Division 1 level, every­ one is so talented already that cutting a second or two in a race or even fractions of a second are a major improvement. Marcukaitis said it is a combination of things that have made her faster and faster over her first three years with the Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Ind.; time, training, technique, nutrition, sup­ port from teammates and coaches, etc. “The competition is just so much bet­ ter, so you have to get better if you want to compete at this level,” Marcukaitis said. “You have to have a ‘why’ for swimming, and a passion for it. One of my ‘ whys’ is to do it for my community. I look back to my high school years, and 1 think back to all the kids who couldn’t and didn’t have this opportunity. And I just think, well you have to go and you have to be successful. So, that has driven me a lot. “And just doing it for fun.” It’s fun to break records, but the big fun is traveling around the country for meets with her teammates, and all the fnends she has met along the way at school. “One of my favorite parts is just hav­ ing built in best friends that you see all day,” Marcukaitis said. She’s enjoyed attending football and basketball games with teammates, and getting to know other athletes. Fresh­ man year she was a part of a class for student-athletes to help them transition to being a college athlete. “They teach you how much you need to sleep, more nutrition things, how to become a leader for your team and things like that. Through that class you get to meet a lot of athletes. You go around in the Brees Center [the student athlete academic center] and you’ll see them there, or at the athlete dining hall, or in your classes or around the campus and it is just super fun to have a cool group of people to hang out with too. Then you go to football games, and you go ‘oh, »99 that’s my friend playing there. She certainly gets a lot of time with her swim teammates. “We have doubles on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We have dou­ bles three times a week, which means we have practice in the morning and then afternoon, then we also lift. I’ve started four times a week, but most of our team does three,” Marcukaitis said. “We also do dry land [workouts]. We didn’t really do dry land or lift before college, so that was a big adjustment. But I think it has helped me a lot the past few years, after freshman year when I adjusted to everything.” Improved strength and conditioning has certainly helped her drop her times. As far as her technique in the backstroke, Marcukaitis said she has seen big im- I 9” t T Al I I A 1 * i i Ji 1 { I 4i I k I h I- I • Eft* V I I ’* ' * r 1 I s 1 I b J r* J b 5< |V / I’i I •< ft) /I r I !•> IB * 1*^ < *r r sr> V /■* r' *» t. T » •• .. 5* J «• » SS!? ' r? 'V ' t f ft ♦ t f '' .Vt »<*• f I A♦ I J Purdue University swimmer Abby Marcukaitis, of Middleville, celebrates with her 2025 P2S Award for "unrelenting efforts, display of loyalty and dedication to Purdue swimming and diving.” Photo provided t < i I 1 r } I I 1 I I I •J '■ > * I .■ r'5-V'.’! I f « M* rt!l ; 1 I F I* I I provement in her underwaters over the years. She said she has upped the amount of dolphin kicks she ’ Il get in underwater during a turn from five to nine or ten. She has enjoyed being a part of the Boilermaker swim family so far. She has had good mentors, and is enjoying transitioning into the role of a mentor herself as she nears graduation. The Boilermaker team makes up small fam­ ilies of its own with a freshman or two, a sophomore or two, a junior or two and a senior or two forming workout groups for the year. They’ll support each other during dry land activities, go out for occasional dinners, and just generally keep an eye out for each other. There is always a lot of support, both in and around the pool and in the class­ room. Marcukaitis is thankftil for the advisors and tutors that have helped her get through school so far. With so much time spent traveling, competing and practicing they are a vital resource. She is working on a double major in supply chain and operations management and in marketing while adding a certificate in collaborative leadership too. A combination of classroom work and partnerships with real world corpo­ rations have Marcukaitis feeling good about her studies so far. “A lot ofthe classes are so beneficial,” Marcukaitis said. “In one of my classes, we worked with Pepsi Co., and with ac­ tual workers from there and we basically were given the opportunity to build their whole supply chain for a new product So, we met with the workers every other week to give them updates and so they could give us guidance for the project. At the end of the whole semester, we presented to executives in groups of five of us. Purdue just gives us a lot of opportunities to actually gain real life experience.” Marcukaitis hopes her experience in the pool will help her add another Purdue record during her senior season. She has a top time of 52.82 in the 100-yard backstroke, third best all time at Purdue andjust a tenth ofa second off of Smailis’ 2019 record of 52.72. She heads back to school in August and training really ramps up in Septem­ ber. The Boilerm^ers open the season at r ’i ' J t ri • I ' r I I » 4 J>.' 9 w 4 I I J < F , F I' A I Fr z' J J r e E TKJ ’ «■ •>...* i -L'mIJE I Wl O J 7" ft f i B^ I J I e f il*4--’- u; 1 '/i I At I A-t \ I K p ♦MP** 5 I r T f «< < ’M' B : II '* * «f r i EtfXi n I J I ’ I 1 i j. ft ( ir. •!S’. i’.^ «- ’ f I u B / t< r p; 4. E c 111 i 'i . S T ► I-' 4 rrU' 4, 4 - I • I \ < < •'it*. A r c •l '*' * 14 f f c. *5 I r |! w. 11 ♦flHi rgw^ . I < , >■,r* t h * r = 1 * 1 1 »“ JX I I w -• t «2 a ^715 ■ >'i .. /-1 .•*:< X I >• s '.'jX* • < I bE3v L I &= t -S J < ■J 1 'Si •l d*. < I V, / < ■ * £' I I ) I •’r>? I ) fij MBu- 39 a l-)7 ?r f f » ' » ji : J .'C • I I » 1 1 i _kJ '>*rr • i I, • i it, » h -Tv E ^‘1 ■ 1 f ! I I I I •T J k "■"IK t Iki. i! yu c x_ 1 * i. -4 ■« »•/ i« T*? ! ;3 -fdX.. fl r, t 9 i :A I ' J I \ , ••a <. 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I /L a f. ri 1 I ^><1101. •nt, ' k B •*Twnuj ( Tw f •.k t r.: tacit- • V J4 .. 0^40 V I r •n •>w t ♦ / htn .'.Id > ■%'f5 * $-v/z I * It 4 - 'fmr t I :» ■ f 4 fiL". > Thursday, July 10, 2025 ? «r W -... ....................;■ • •I The Michigan Department of Natural Resources would like the public's help to tally wild turkeys this summer. From July 1 through Aug. 31, the DNR will run its annual wild turkey fxxxxl survey - a community science effort for people statewide to report sightings of wild turkeys and turkey broods (hens with their young). By taking just a few minutes to any turkeys, people will be con­ tributing valuable data to track the health of the state’s turkey population. Wild turkey numbers in Michigan rebounded from near extinction in the eariy 20th century to now being found in every county across the state. “This bird’s comeback is something to celebrate, and now we need the public’s help to keep tabs on our turkeys going forward,” said Adam Bump, the DNR’s upland game bird specialist. The DNR’s goal with the turkey brood survey, according to Bump, is to get a clear picture of how turkeys are doing across Michigan. “Each report from the public, whether it’s a single turkey or a big flock, is like a piece ofthe puzzle that helps us understand turkey reproduction and survival,” Bump t hunting and wild* said. “We have a life-watching community here in Michigan, and we’re excited to see everyone pilch in and share ±eir turkey sightings.” Now in its third year, Michigan’s wild turkey brood survey is part of a multistate initiative to monitor turkey populations. The survey fol lows a standardized protocol used by many other stales, supported by the National Wild Turkey Federation. By participating, Michigan joins a larger con­ servation effort to identify regional trends in turkey populations and address potential declines seen in other parts of the country. “In Michigan, our turkey population is currently stable, but we know that in many states, turkeys have been declining,” Bump said. “This survey is an important way for us to detect any changes here al home and make sure our turkeys remain a success story. It’s also a chance for the public to be directly involved in wildlife science. “When you report a turkey brood, you’re contributing to conservation - it really does make a difference.” Anyone in Michigan can help by report­ ing wild turkey sightings between July 1 and Aug. 31, using the online turkey brood »• surve)' form to submit observations. That form can be found on the Michigan.gov/ Turkey w ebpage. The survey asks seven short questions about what observers saw. Respondents will be asked to ixXe the number of hens (adult females), poults (juvenile turkeys) and gobblers or Jakes (adult or young males) tn each sitting, as well as the dale and location. It takes only a minute or two to complete a report The DNR uses an email address login for the survey to ensure each observer is counted only once, which helps in analyz­ ing the data. Linking each lighting to an email simply lets us tally how many individual people are contrihrting,” said Caitlin OttConn, a laboratory scientist with the DNR Wildlife Division. “This way we know' if we’re hearing from 100 people once each, or one person 100 limes - it makes the data stronger.” Ott-Conn oversees the survey data collection and analysis. After the survey period, the DNR Wildlife Division’s biologists will compile all public submissions to calculate measures like the average brood size (number of poults per hen) - a key index of turkey reproductive success. “We’re basically looking al how many chicks each hen is raising on average,” OttConn said. “If we see, for example, a high poult-per-hen ratio, that tells us it’s been a good summer for turkey production. Ifthe numbers are low, it could signal challenges like bad weather or other factors affecting turkey survival.” Year by year, Ott-Conn said such ob­ servations show trends that help infonn wildlife management decisions. She specifically praised the value of public input, saying, “Michigan is a big state, and our team can’t be everywhere. Reports from residents all over help fill in gaps we’d never capture otherwise. It’s a true community science effort, and we’re grateful for each and every person who takes the time to send in a tui^ey sighting.” 'A . 1 rWlF t'*. * I •l ■9 f/ i ■ % ;tW‘ I 4 t •> f t' A * 4 « 4 I 44 1 ri s 4 ik iJ*- f 4 V 1 rZ. B.i' - A handful of turkey chicks wanders through the grass in Irving Township Wednesday morning. With turkey broods regularly out roaming throughout July and August the Michigan DRN is asking for help with its annual turkey brood survey, where residents can report sightings online. Photo by Brett Bremer ‘‘You might spot turiceys while hiking, driving, or even in your yard - whenever it happens, just remember the details and take a moment to report it online,” said Ott-Conn. The more people who participate, the better coverage there is across Michigan’s landscape according to the DNR. Since the turkey brood survey began in 2023, Michiganders have submitted more than 11,500 reports, tallying over 25,000 hens, 65,000 poults and 11,000 males. “We were thrilled with the response,” said Bump. “It shows how much people care about our wildlife. We’re hoping to see that enthusiasm continue and even grow this year. If you missed the survey before, now’syour chance. Ifyou reported turkeys laslyear,we’dlovetohaveyoubacklelling us what you’re seeing in 2025.” In other DNR news, the next meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commis­ sion is slated for today, July 10, in Lansing. The meeting agenda includes an update on the status of lake whitefish, a legislative report and several land transactions, and a presentation on generally accepted operation practices for shooting ranges like the new This midsummer period is when turkey broods are most visible. Turkeys nest in late spring; by July, many hens are out and about with their newly hatched poults following along. Through July and August, people may notice hen turkeys crossing roa^ or foraging in fields with a line of little ones in tow. Barry County Shooting Range on Chief Noonday Road/M-179 west ofHastings in Rutland Township. The day in Lansing starts at 9:30 a.m. in Rooms M119-121 on the West Campus of Lansing Community College, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, in Lansing. For more information or to request time to speak at future meetings, email NRC@ Michigan.gov. A list of future meeting dates can be found at Michigan.gov/NRC. The Michigan DNR would also like to let people know about the upcoming NotMiSpecies webinar series. It’s a collection that explores how agen­ cies, universities and locally led organiza­ tions are working together to protect our state’s natural resources through the Michigan Invasive Species Program. 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' I **l. .184 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-07-17.pdf 23f10b4c34405c70719d158e5b312e5d PDF Text Text r 1 . $ I Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 1 -A 1 I 4 4 r » I' J A £ SAXON ALL-STARS RETURN TO TEACH FAVORITE TECHNIQUES DNR PLANNING HALL LAKE DRAWDOWN OVER THE NEXT YEAR PAGE 9 PAGES ;?**-*• I INSIDE > I• fc I - - c •A c f < BKBr* TODAY'S EDITION Ik » "■ _ -— ■ r ‘DAWN PATROL’ RETURNS I .1 i. < . r • - 1^. 1 PAGE 4 ?L- ?!J, 1 •x 'Cv^ THE HASTINGS Mi '4^ pz •J 1 i I 1 I 4 1 *■ I BANNER "i I 1 ^6 .OM POT! .JOV DEVOTED TO VOL. 170, NO. 64 IM r 4 1 THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, July 17, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com T^-'- K’ I I I County officials move forward with agreement to protect park neoO B Bi Bjtuanofftt • A t^niWdnlrK A. ■* I ** ' E i-r’ Q2*j( ri622u;>Qn orii^no^ i Contributing Writer Barry County officials are taking the necessary legal steps to ensure the natural preservation of the county’s newest park. During its Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, July 15, the Barry County Board of Commissioners continued its efforts to approve a conservation easement agreement with Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy for the Bailey Nature Preserve. Ownership of the park, which is located in Assyria Township and includes Metcalf Lake, was transferred to Barry County last year from its previous owner, the City of Battle Creek. The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy worked with both Battle Creek and Barry County to transfer the 160-acre parcel, which county officials have vowed to make only minimal upgrades to in order to maintain the area’s natural beauty. I ' PT' nufi r StfBuoj afUtoJMOrnsiiit^ InaBn intraaaiK, oi tok ••a t I aiorf^/ arh t< * ; 7' ______ KH J yint .yabeauT no t ?ji fa3iJfflmo>«MB0l2BBWBO3 t r 3 iti^iti9,^f^il^my.TS^3a3aaeaa m3518i4n3®88®3 noas™^ arf>:*T-MnirnKnoD hncJ asaMB J ir» .J >I r t bajiiaoi emIHw adJ f^> qalzTanwO y .3^ fJW asbulMii bfu; qirtenwoT MnsiRnri f’u-. Ml TXOKk) ’<tu8 ot Mt inrrv/o riX!f /yi<| , KIE •4 J f X « j« \Tr^' EtK*'-'-' 'VonuTiapjKj’J TWftnfi JaaiD ritori rijfw (Ufij 9vfl(l aiiaaffio pnixn aril mninm or lobTfj nr oi 2obn;^qi/ lanran yiflo aifiru oJ Part of that vow now includes putting a conservation easement on the property to ensure ±at, regardless of what government entity might own it in the future, only minimal development may be completed on the land. “Back, about two years ago, when we first started discussing the Bailey Nature Preserve ownership we were also discussing the conservation easement con­ cept and having that placed on the property,” said Dan Patten, Barry County Parks and Recreation director. “This is just the culmination of that and the next step in the process for that,” he added. After clearing the Committee of the Whole, the measure will be placed on the agenda for the county board’s next regular meeting for final approval. A couple of commissioners at Tuesday’s committee meeting did seek clarification on the concept of a con­ servation easement, concerned that such an agreement might handcuff the county fi'om making any necessary changes to the park in the future. Patten assured commissioners that the parks depart­ Jayson Bussa >5 ( grfi ment had worked alongside the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to create an agreement that had the foresight to address any enhancements needed for the park. The aereement includes a carve-out that allows the county 50,000 square feet to carry out projects, such as vaulted toilets for hikers or a kayak launch. The agree­ ment also does not restrict the county from completing necessary maintenance work, including clearing trees. “We’re trying to preserve it in the most natural state it can and this is certainly an act that will do that,” Patten said. David Hatfield, the county board’s vice chairman, pointed out that the move is simply a belated step in the agreement that was made from the very beginning. “We would not have been given this property if we did not agree in concept to what is being proposed,” he said. “It’s kind of after the fact - this was all a part of the original gift. We’re just honoring the commitment we made to them back when we accepted the parcel.” < • i I IM t County fair continues in fuii swing through Saturday "i 1 1 k>A . A nm I . > I r •f I •l J I J t Li • ’Z 4 •i- 1 *4 * » > I i 1 4 I .1 » .X‘ 15 .Mb I e I F I k g V t J I <1 f r BB «* I Lk I W I '-1 I >T 74 I L > -4 feiir- 4 iV » a>* I. » r k •• la I (TV fia 7' X ? ft. ■I Os «i-£. 4t* It *wi A •3 A it* [ A L* ria a* 1 J I 1 '4 A ) J £ r• •5I % J IL 1 i i f : f A e I M't z* * > B lcof};?o 4giH sgndaBH pijj)3 'ymsO edti6 pnigbui I -*1 t .C Contributing Writer The Hastings City Council com­ pleted the first reading of an ordi­ nance that would install guidelines on how downtown businesses may utilize the sidewalks outside of their establishments during its regular scheduled meeting Monday, July 14. “In years past, whether it was items on the sidewalk or whether it was goods or wares being sold by the merchants inside, it would require a stay of the ordinance, like during sidewalk sales,” said Dan King, the city’s community devel­ opment director and zoning admin­ istrator. “This ordinance gives a little more flexibility to the merchants so they can pull some things out on the sidewalk, some additional signage or some chairs, basically to make the downtown a little more inviting and to offer people who are window shopping a little more hands-on action with the merchants,” King added. The ordinance, which was only reviewed and not voted on, dictates that merchandise loading must be done within alleys and back entranc­ es (when present) of downtown businesses, ensuring that items are not stacked on the front sidewalk, and do not impede foot traffic or the view of the businesses. Meanwhile the ordinance report­ edly would permit movable sales racks and temporary seating, See OUTDOORS on 5 *<■ '4 i; i -I4 Jayson Bussa BIaA * I ■Hastings council completes first read of proposed ordinance i -Wb- 7;_ .5 w 4 1 V *1 's * 111 r I Getting outdoors: 4 J c 41 ST . . JU Hastings High School senior Audrey Wieringa (right) answers questions from judges during the non-livestock project judging at the Barry County Fair. The judging took place on Saturday. July 12, and allows students to submit projects in a variety of disciplines, from painting and drawing to metal work, scrapbooking and ceramics. Photo by Jayson Bussa 1 i 4 t 1 > I'nIqijaiotoyfeiTBVB . .y .4 « .V f E 7 • ♦>* iMinBMsTfl 1O!M £11012 '•jS T •rt r i>3r|(ps Li nijf// olqwtn A A couple youngsters zipped through the dark midway Mon­ day night, zig-zagging from one ride to the next. They took turns standing in front of the signs measuring whether or not they were too tall, too small or just the right height to run through a fun house or ride each ride. The Elliott’s Amusements at the 2025 Barry County Fair, where “Kids Rock” were set to start spinning Tuesday after­ noon - kicking the fair into high gear on what was expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures approaching 90 degrees. Temperatures in the Hastings area are forecast to dip down into the upper 70s for Thursday and Friday, July 17-18. There are some predictions of scattered rain showers throughout the I I I J jrigm y^ inoTt —.J. Brett Bremer Sports Editor • L■ iMcdmiiii; OTU J >looj z^^fFT <»f'sirtf yS) ion io. I 1 * I J. K - MnsraaeiiHi/ /ttoHl in T- rtMiH oin flit n ^/w Jaw adilo <s > jBaihart aril ad ( • .4 J fir aril a •iaw vfibnufTT Ttii WV -••r Cdl .:j' .'s'- ' .!.J£ I I I I .tt E^OO 5kT 831U s: 3 rest of the fair week. The midway amusements open at 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and then get rolling at noon on Saturday, July 19. The fairgrounds are open from 8 a.m. until at least 10:30 p.m. now through Saturday. The 4-H events kicked off with Youth Dog Judging in the show arena Saturday morning, July 12. Youth Non-Livestock Judging was held throughout the day. Rabbit, Cavy and poultry took the 4-H spotlight the following day on Sunday, July 13. 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J r* m' * v« #*/5**y A •41 - x_ I r y 1 V I 'V I I '• I * lib* ,1 V 'X ft » A>’': • ' 4^ 4 l>*^ 4< * V 'yj', « / 4* A * - >* r wr X A ( I * I* p I 99 »r <» ^0 i »,A I ir >■ 1 *r k. f b / »* e>.'x> .T’ a .-V*- < ij. Mr d h J J ir • I I » A I 4 I A ifli* fc-* • •* I h* «=d^' / 4 V j -iJ 1 .*? I* i *1 • *1 •K*' 1 ri' V 1* r •M * i .<' f • 4 4 T kf< 4 '^>1 ' / I **»!** <1 < » ,iL-’ ’ '»» * te® V* —* >.t; *< > I J r A .»i ” r♦ < *4^ :' 4 I J i I i ( i i. .* 41' •k‘2J » ■ J' "W f W« I >* fl 4» r -, I I I T-irit! Maw*; r1 , .I > i > .KTT t ( » * ‘ H H •! .'A ' I I ♦P Willard added that she’s seen how non-livestock projects in 4-H can plant a seed for later in life, “My kids did 4-H when they were younger and one of my daughters would enter cake decorating (projecls) and that's what she’s doing now for a job,” Willard said. “She works as a cake decorator. Judging of the 4-H events continues throughout fair week. The small animal sale begins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in the show arena. The livestock sale kicks off al 9 a.m. on Friday, also in the show arena. The Ladies’ Day Program begins at 10 a.m. in the expo building Thursday. All of that and more is happening during the final days of the fair. Grandstand events continue in the eve­ nings this week, as well with Michigan Truck and Tractor Pul lers the enlertai nment on Thursday, Unique Motor Sports Off Road Derby and Demolition Derby will be Friday and the Michigan State Fair Super Cross races Saturday. Those shows begin at 7 p.m. each evening with additional ticket fees on top of the regular fair admission. Fair admission for adults is $8 per day throughout the week. Kids 8 and under are free. Parking is free all day every day. Credit cards are now being accepted at the gate, as well as cash. For more information, as well as a complete list of events, persons may visit online at www.barryexpocenter. com/faiif , <?LH I I' I ! i f ' .->• k« /I' I classes beginning Monday morning. Audrey Wieringa, who will be a senior at Hastings High School this fall, entered the non-livestock division for both draw­ ing and painting. She said that she embrac­ es the criticism from the judges because it helps her perfect her art over time. “There are certain guidelines overall that you have to follow,” said Wieringa, who also showed chickens and rabbits at this year’s fair. “You want to show that you’re putting in effort and can talk through your technique, why you came up with the design, what you did to prepare yourselfand why you chose the medium. While students like Wieringa are the ones % who receive and benefit from the feedback, volunteers such as Kay Bursley and Melissa Willard are the ones who give it out. The duo served as judges for sewing at this year’s fair. Bursley, the director of G.W. Spindler Memorial Library in Woodland, said she volunteered because a library patron implored her to and that she “knows her way around a crochet hook, knitting needle and sewing machine.” I’m a crocheter and I say crocheting brings me great joy,” Bursley said. “If it doesn’t bring me great joy, Pm not going to do it. “So when a child finds something that they really love to do* then they’re going to have a passion for it. 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SV I*; I I IL !i I )■ I 4: •I g J 2^ n -F - ! » «iA) 7j DNR planning Hall Lake drawdown over the next year €1 V f BreQ Bremer 3 I 1 L ■’ 1 k t if iV J A • r I "M Sports Editor The 5forth Country National Scenic Trail winds akx^ Hail La^'s wessem edge in the Yankee Springs Recre^ion Area, as well as i »7 I* •4 * a ba of the lake’s namesake traiL Not far from where those two paths coalexe, there is a perpetual lean4o **fort in a section of pine forest that has served as >* • .fr 4 I "t F ll •l •w a playhouse for generations of yotaigsiers. \ boat rarr^ on the southeastern tip of the 1 used by fomilies of anglers lake has for decades as they look to sns^ bass, perch, ’ • 1 y N r r-. T . « I «’ - A.- • 1^ •» 'r> 4 ) I It < b s sanr*« b.' A n I ll f I * I juri 1 '' I** A V •, n t ( 1 > Nil, ’t- V r r X? 4' I * 4 .1 ► • ■'e f. r I IK ----- rrww ✓ I’ll* f * • ■^11 ^*4 JIBu’ r* 3- '* V.. V 'iv: e ife'i f vr-‘ d w. ’ :’\r‘ » L , . nb « » H .<< ■ ''t 1 » IC I r s 3 i X It . I Al -flul I * «k> 4 ’•5 J' *< J i '6^ T ? sate ' I nr 4 1 I * f z r 13^ 1 1 » I 4 f -CSTw - *1 • ^tlp ’-.t 'ri* ’- •I J ’ h rtw. nj>d 1 t f *'.■ I * * iM t- I...J. 1 w ■/ ’ u « I * f ■’■J.,'.., ll J 4 I I , • • II ( 9 ... « 9 -I R»* ^it 'i4w 4 a* ter-* *. >. 1*1 1 '. I. •• -r 9 I 'U r J ♦ ’..I. • " 7 I i / 4 r I » •« • access she. Bitt, MDNR officials also announced Friday. July II, that the state agency is nKiving forw aid this sunmer with a phased plan for drawing down Hall Lake Dam to a lower lake elevation-a decision that report­ edly addresses safety issues with the Barry County impoundment, white also allowing for continued recreation use at Hall Lake, according to state offictais. A routine spring inspection follow ed bv an engineering analy sis of the dam led the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and F-ncrgy to issue an emer­ gency drawdown order. The MDNR will immediately apply for the neccssarv permitting to begin the gradual drawdown, which will begin later this month. The firul project drawdown is expected to be complete l^ fall 2026 and is funded bv an MDEGLE Dam Risk Rcduclion Grant. Those gram lunds must be spent '**■50 I. i ” bluegill and the like. The lake's edfee will slowly raov'c away from the trails and the lean-to over the com­ ing rrtoruhs, it appears cvcrtually the Michigan Dcpartmeni ofNatral Resources may look into putting in a carry down boat 1,1. yihMtAjHrfwC 1 Ct k *10^ 4 I IP* 4 1 I 1 • I yj ifjsi J. I fj OfiU r • I iirh Wt-: IM I I lif nouuxwm tn'/KtfUi'Cl & i II 4jyli£ IVSfl < 1 ♦ n i* -I r A * ? our commui^/ VmHouten said. “Draining it uouid be a huee mistake. OriginaDy an eight-acre lake ^xx< 6-foet deep, the Gun Lake Road emhonbnent rais^ the waler levd about 6 foct when *» > 4^ by October 2026. 'Yjiven ib classification as a significant hazard dam, the w orsening condition of the culvert and cmbankmenL the prohibitive cost estimates to undertake replacement by the state or local municipality, and the ask of expiration of grant funding for the project reducing the lake level by decom­ missioning. or draw ing down, of Hall Lake Dam is the only viable option,” said Joseph Jandemoa, park manager at Yankee Spnngs Recreation Area. Nol everyone is in favor of the project however. At its regular meeting Thur^y nightJuly IO,lhc Yankee SpringsTownship Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution to support the preservation of the Hall Lake Dam, marking a firm starKC against state plans to drain the lake. Yankee Springs Township iruslee Dave VanHouten and Supervisor Rob Heelhuis voiced strong opposition to ihe state's plan to eliminate the Hall Lake Dam, citing concerns over environmental impact and communilv * loss. VanHouten, who attended a recent MDNR and MDEGLE meeting, said no cicarexplanation was provided for why Hall l-ake was targeted beyond a general liability reduction initiative. The board voted, 5-0, to adopt a resol ulion opposing the dam's removal arxl aulhonzed Clerk Tom Hopkins to draft letters to Gov. Gretchen Whilmer and the MDNR advo­ cating for the dam's preservation. "This is a beautiful lake and a vital part of it uas insuDed. A uater control iicture added in the niid-19605 raised the 1^ another sLx feet Hall Lake currenlh covers roughly 46 acres. MDNR officials reponed that its Parks and Recreation Dhision met uiih various mas local government and other norv-goMonmenial oranizalions todiscuss the possibility of trmsfoiing (mnersh^ c^Tiail Lake Dam. Unfonun^dy, no ^oup uas able to convnit to ftnancmg the necessary repairs, including the ongoBig monitorir^ and reporting of safetv and mainaerBnce cor TIS. According to reports, MNT)R Park and Recreation officials are no longer leading anv efforts to find a new owner and are moving forward with plans for decom­ missioning of the dam and low ering of the e « impourximenL According to the iMDNR, the phased draw down will protect the integrity of Gun Lake Rood, w hich runs along top of the earthen berm dam. The project calls for an initial drawdown of 3 feet during the month ofJuhaiKiaboularMXhcr3 feet in June2026. A gradual drawdown of rxx more than 6 inchoi per week is planned to protect fish arxl wildlife, as well as stabilize sediments as much as possible. “Orure the project is completed, a smaller bodv of water will continue to exist for outdoor recreation, similar to its original lake size,” Jandemoa said. “And fortunately, there arc other small lakes within Yankee Spnngs Recreation Area that can provide rccreattonal expcrierKCs 1 ike those available on Hall Lake. These include Williams Lake, Long Lake, Baker Lake and ChiefNoonday 1 Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials plan to begin a drawdown of HaH Lake m the Yarvkee Springs Recreation Area later this rTxxith as part of the plan to address safety issues with the earthen dam beneath Gun Lake Road The plan ts for 6 feet of water to be drained from the lake level by the fall of 2026. Photo by Brett Bremer also previouslv receiv ed a corxlitioo radnu of “poor. new culv eri under Gun Lake Road and lull restoration of the nvad. “Il is the DNR‘s goal to ensure that Hall Long-term, the drauAnsn will reduce the size and depth of Hall l^e but will Lake and sunxxmdinc amenities remain valuable natural resources that are both short-term aspects of decommissioninc the dam include a gradual loweringofHall Lake .1^ « .1 .1! in ittfU •9 t k: L ll r I I 1 A .v. ? If. .•* f 1 PW 1 * ) 1 » Jm*** f' I J *10 <*• >*• fxj I 1 •- I I * fV ’ I i K i 1 ■i ' t I i } ' * ) I I 5 ( r i I 1 t 3;*’ 3 rI I V ‘.I Si 4 A R‘' F’ / It F F > s I.; .• I > ♦ z 4 ■i I I f J < 1 J*/ k *» 4! / f fy t I!* .t' •3 if *** » A, ir z4 •Jr f'9 >»» r J fl* I 4 L i 4 J 1' f .r- * f It r Board members also improved t tf^rwortedly see as budget iendty mfr^tructure improvements, I ft X ed luding anew digital phone system replace its outdated arralog lines. rThe systwn, provided by Ocean Omega, irxftudes 14 lines and will jcost $140 monthly down from the current $200 - after an initial $2,600 iiiequipment investment. The board OK’d to add another pad and bin for recycling funded by a $4,000grarUfrom Barry County Waste Management, as well as the sc^dulIng of a public hearing on Aug. 14 for Payne Ridge paving improvements lUn^r Special Assessment No 51. The evenings public comment featured resider^s raising cortcerns about lax policy and board Iratsparency. with former clerk Mike Cunningham sharply criticizing the -Jboard for mainlining a 1-percent administrative fee on tax bills. Cun­ ningham stated it was unnecessary >* after spending decades in the world of Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer The Bam County Board of Commissioners is filling a vacancy on the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board and doing so with an individual who w ields decades of experience in the field. Commissioners conducted inter­ views for the vacant seat on the 12-person board on Tuesday morning. July 15, during their Committee of the Whole meeting. The county received two applica­ tions for the seat, but only one indiV idual went through with the interv iew process.Thal was Jerry Wilson of Irving Township, who is now' retired during a spring open house on the project When it became clear to the MDNR that local governments and agencies were un­ able to assume full responsibilities for the dam, slate officials determined that draw ing down the impoundment was the appropriate course of action. During those discussions, MDNR offi­ cials reportedly learned that dam impound­ ment conditions had worsened and would need to be addressed quickly. In 2022, MDNR Parks and Recreation Division initially engineered a project to replace the water control structure, culvert and a portion of the embankment. The com­ petitive bid for that first phase of dam repairs came in al over $1 millitwi, more than double the original budget of $500,000. An estimate for that repair now in 2026 is $ 1.1 -1.3 million. That project would also need to include a second phase of work to ik I fi • 1 r r?f ’ Wendi Stratton CFP® Member SIPC Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 I Hastings, Ml 49058 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 I (269) 948-6265 Should you trust a ‘finfluencer’? In the age of social media, Unlike traditional financial it's eas> to find adv ice on just advisors, finfiuencers don't about anything - including know' your unique goals, fi­ how to manage ) our monev'. nancial situation or risk toler­ ers' advice al face value. ; Content creators known as ance. And likely, ihev're not Cross-check it witli reliable i What you can do 0 J • Do your own home- , work- D^’t lake finfluenc- ! I short for licensed (you can check here: sources. 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And remember, i a finfiuencer without digging «* And unfortunately, Warning signs to watch good advice from the bad. online personalities j make i deeper can come with signif­ for money by generating high i icant risks. Here are a feu sitms that a V finfiuencer's adv ia* may be viewership, not because their i While some finfiuencers may have formal training or credentials, many do not. Instead, their influence stems worth avoiding: • I nrealhtk *get-rkh advice has a track record of I success. • Use common sense. : When something sounds too i from their popularity rather promises: Claims like, “Turn $500 into $50,000 in a good to be true, it usually than professional experience. year," arc highly improbable is. And of course, never dis- i But popular advice may not and may indicate a scam. close your bank or brokerage ' necessarily be good advice. • Hurry, hurry : Be wary account numbers to a finffu- A 2025 study by the Swiss Finance institute even found of advice that pres.sures you cncer, and never send money. unskilled to act fast or plays on fear of Finfiuencers can make fi- i finfiuencers missing out Important finan­ nancial topics more engaging typically have larger follow- cial decisions shouldn't come and accessible. But when it with a countdown clock. of comes to your money, a social media video ttom some- wealth: Images of luxury one who doesn’t know you tors, social media can make ■ finance feel accessible. In cars, w atches or cash can be is no substitute for informed, more about generating views personalized guidance. Take ’ fact a 2022 FINRA study than offering sound advice. the time to verify, research i says that more than 60% of If a finfiuencer is trying that and, when in doubt, seek ad­ j Americans younger than 35 hard to convince you to take vice from a professional. 1 get investing information from these platforms. But so- an action, it often means they i cial media isn't regulated the get paid to promote a product ■ same way traditional finan- or service, or earn a fee for ; cial advising is, so anyone, referring you, or are trying to ; qualified or noL can offer fi- boost clicks and followers to that ' tngs than skilled ones. Why * be cautious? For young or new inves­ • Flashy displays I will profit — perhaps they’ll earn more. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by yvur local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edn'ard Jones, Member SIPC I• (• ■Jt i ..a P* V I I j Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico. AAMS™ CRPC« | mental health. Wilson reportedly holds a bache­ lor’s degree in psv chology, a master's degree in social w ork and a doctorate tn higher education administration. He was a county mental health administralor for 15 years, taught social w ork for 10 years and formed a mental health foundation in Cass County in 1991 that is still in operation iixlay. "Tve been bumping around mental health for the last 45 years or so,” Wilson said during his interv iew Tuesday. I’m retired now ... and I thought I had plenty of lime. His term on the local mental health board w ill expire on March 31.2028. Financial FOCUS 1 though loss of life is unlikely. The dam and showed a disregard for residents* pocketbooks, 'The board is supposed to notice when we can save residents money “ and act on it," he said. Also, precinct delegates Dave and Robin Laansma called on the board to restore a previously eliminated public comment slot at the begin­ ning of meetings and pushed for live streaming to improve public access and accountability. Robin Laansma accused the super­ visor of suppressing voices, calling it "a sign of weak leadership. In other business, township fire department officials reported strong community feedback following a busy Fourth of duty weekend and noted that the old fire truck will be sold soon Also, Park Committee projects - particularly the pickieball court and walking path - are reportedly nearing completion, wtiile Planning Commission discus­ sions irKluded progress on a mining ordinance and a potential new blight ordinance And while the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals did not meet this month, a ten­ tative meeting scheduled for August Board members closed with praise for Tom Hopkins’ work on the insur­ ance policy and enthusiasm for local road improvements. The next regular meeting of the board of trustees is scheduled for Aug. 14at6p.mattheYankeeSprings Township Hall on North Briggs Road The township does rx)t stream meet­ ings online. but recordings of previous meetings are available at the township office. established, the DNR will also explore replacing the existing boating access site w ith a cam-down access site. Commissioners tap mentai i heaith veteran to fiii vacancy Township to save by switching carriers” The fatp of a dam at Hall Lake wasn't the only agenda item before the Yankee Springs Board of Trustees during its regular monthly meeting "Wednesday. July 10 ' Board members also voted to switch Its insurance provider to EMC Insuratfice through the Ted Hartleb Agency The decision was made after a comparison of three quotes, with EMC offering broader coverage at a lower annual premiom - $51.129 C' mpared to the townshiij’s current $58,000 plan The new policy includes full repiacemait value for fire trucks and coverage tor township st^ge and wnemonarfs previously left unprotect­ to remain. Once the new lake level is to an approv ed lev el, remov al of the outdat­ ed w aier control stnK'tures, installation of a Lake.” Repairing the dam was the clear choice of th<^ who voiced concerns w ith the plan address additional embankment work to bring the dam back into compliance with MDEGLE’s Dam Safety Unit requirements, a phase that never got close enough loreality to come up with an additional cost estimate. Classified by MDEGLE as a significant hazard dam. failure of Hall Lake Dam could cause economic and environmental damage, (K disrupt essential services downstream, allow this bodv V of waler as well as the North Countn* Trail and Hall Lake Trail sate and sustainable,” Jandemoa said. “The 4 Bift I 3 ZT- * '1L Thursday, July 17, 2Q25 E-ASTNGS BANNER www.HasfingsBanner.com X » �u* J A I 6 /r 4 Thursday, July 17, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER t Dawn Patrol’ returns to Hastings airport I i I * I I i •*W V I * I tC' J I Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer ! 1 r - WWW HastingsBanner com 1 1 J 1 I t * A k 31 1 5^ .fl I I___ After taking a year off, the popular “Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast” once again landed at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport on Saturday, July 12. The local airport hosted the event, which included an all-you-can-eat pan­ cake breakfast in the airport's hangar, vintage car cruise-in and a chance to fly the friendly skies thanks to the five volunteer pilots. The annual Dawn Patrol has been go­ ing strong for over a decade and is hosted by the Hastings Flying Association, a group focused on promoting the local airport to the rest of the community. For 2025, HFA members got some help from the Middleville LionsClub, Middleville Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, and the Thomapple Flying Academy. And, this year's event reportedly saw a steady flow of attendees, most of whom gathered on the airport grounds to enjoy the pancake breakfast, in addition to a series of raffles and prize giveaways. One of the main attractions, however, for some was the opportunity to check off a bucket list item and cruise the open skies around Hastings and Barry County in a light aircraft. A threat of potential rain and gusty winds lingered in the area, but it would not hamper the opportunity for those who purchased the opportunity to take a flight around the portions of the county. 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I { Sr. r idiii* i I < A hungry crowd gathered at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport on Saturday, July 12, for the annual Dawn Patrol Pancake Breakfast, which includes an all-you-can-eat breakfast and the opportunity to purchase a flight around the area in a light aircraft Photo by Jayson Bussa 'W Hfl •t * I f A •w •> i I f The flights were open to passengers of all ages. “It’s fun seeing their faces,” said Brad Knowles, a relatively new addition to the HFA who was coordinating flights for Dawn Patrol. “Little kids are usually pretty quiet or maybe nervous at first but they think it’s cool,” he added. “A lot of time, with 16or 17-year-olds, or maybe ±ose in their J*' low 20s, they get that look like ‘Wow, I want to do more of this. Knowles has been a pilot for 22 years - most of his career included flying he­ licopters for the U.S. Army and Coast Guard - and currently flies corporate airplanes out of Lansing. While certainly not the primary reason for the Dawn Patrol event, organisers stated any time a kid or young adult becomes interested in aviation, it’s a win for the industry as a whole which, like many others, is always looking to build a pipeline of young talent to continue staffing necessary jobs. “The only issue is that it takes so long to make a pilot or a mechanic in this industry,” Knowles added. “It takes so long to get that level of experience. 4 « -y'. J A 1 I jjllW .I ‘ /J t ■3r>lk. 1 4 4 ***? If I •*^2. I iX> *5 > * ’iT' I .■ d 5333^ f b I '•3 : > -s. t fA 4 It . fA X ■* •’i I 4 8 • ll)- k’*'* a »r« V Council OKs temporary post in search for new manager ' '■ V '. k ' i Hason, a member of the Lake Odessa’s Department of Public Works staff, to the role of administrative assistant on a temporary basis. According to discussions at the July 10 special meeting, Hanson would imme­ diately begin to serve in the temporary administrative position two days a week for three months. He would continue with his DPW duties the other ±ree days of each week. The Lake Odessa Village Council is hoping a temporary twist in its nearly twoyear search for a new, full-time manager might pay long-term dividends. Council members voted unanimously, 7-0, at a special meeting Thursday, July 10, to approve a recommendation for interim Manager Gregg Guetschow to promote current village employee, Jacob ♦ «• r- pr »T a« < * s !i'4 • 2W « i J p i BF n'K • .» • J X IWfcals r i^tr’7 *«ar^ J .•*- t .« , < r-> 5,%v f X J t. f Ml ' 3%. 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Council members then quickly moved from Joseph to Hanson, who was re­ portedly the only internal candidate to have applied for the position and also interviewed with the council at a May 31 special meeting. A village employee since 2014, Hanson holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, with a major in human resources, from Western Michigan University. In his opinion, Guetschow had said Hanson remained as the “next best choice,” despite his lack of experience and knowledge in administration, as well as concerns “we don’t want to set Jake up to fail.” The village has been without a full-time manager since December 2023. That’s when council members agreed to a separa­ tion agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger less than seven months after his accepting the job in May of that year. According to Guetschow, the council has started hiring searches three times since then, a factor that would likely cause potential applications some concern ifthe village were to repost the position in the near future. Village President Karen Banks said Hanson’s progress mentoring under Guetschow would be evaluated at the end of the tliree-month trial period, both by Guetschow and council members. If deemed successful, Hanson could then be promoted to the position of deputy manager and continue his apprenticeship under Guetschow for up to another year. “If everything goes well, that would be the next progression,” Banks said. “It’s not automatic. “Everything is an unknown right now,” she added. Hanson would also be given the option, after the initial trial period, to decline stepping up to the deputy manager’s role and return to his DPW post. Village officials had created the deputy manager’s post, based on a suggestion by Guetschow, after ending yet another hiring search for a full-time manager in December 2024 without offering the job to either of two finalists. In hopes of at­ tracting a broader range of applicants, the council agreed to the new deputy manager position, with plans for the individual to be mentored by Guetschow for a year be­ fore then being considered for promotion to manager. But, the hiring process took a surprise turn recently when the council’s top pick for deputy manager, William Joseph, informed Guetshow he was withdrawing his name from consideration. “It’s a personal decision on his part,” I >T 1 **• * ■Mt X* V >.« ri BHk L_ I e i-. WB *4 & * srsrsfm3r*-«»- *S I* If r ■ I 1 P51 Jacob Hanson (at left) addresses members of the Lake Odessa Village Council during a special meeting Thursday, July 10. At the meeting, council members unanimously voted to recommend Hanson, who currently works for the village's Department of Public Works, be promoted to a temporary role as an administrative assistant under interim Manager Gregg Guetschow. Photo by Dennis Mansfield « rit *«3C» te 1^-1 1 5 W*!’® Qxre < «• k MT* :0 *w > .r J‘ sr §a» • Bii. _ r I I: A 'V flS - Jis K* I ► w SX8S ■ •■T* • ' h - '.S ' 4: 7*6 1 J ‘f-■ e « 1 -siatsai' « s .t 4H« ---— - • I ? t 4. T. *4£_* e rf. • \ : fl 4: i ‘<' : .-KE^fes * « I IS * r j1 ) «< ■st tr w t kWh I if '4 •I !»''s' I-* ** /•< k» > IJ H y. TA 6 5 : r- >/ 1 4, A A 4 • h -r -"j s t lit * k 1 A V. t ' jyiaw L I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer ^HflK wAA 9 ■ j F <pA ’ . Anni. •li �'V •f r 'w r 1" X I "4 '1 ; * . '• A *1^ * A ? ' ii^ww HaitirsgsBonner.coni s i 3 » 1 5 Thursday, July 17, 2025 —11 I I—I > ■ 1 * J s’ J 1 * ». TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AO. CALL 26&-M5-9554 f I :p . ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT WI > • ? [1^ f ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY 1 fl *u CLASSIFIEDS I f r .1 TREE SERVICE A r BUYV4G WALNUT. HARO maple, and whoe oak troes WVtxiy walnut trees. Free Estimaies <; r-T^. -"fcl * w r I Ohcioia <cx reponeoty sexo toe T^V r Insured FeeBflyLo^ng 269-61S- cornea^ y Ban-e 7733 g » Cree* cased cereal - *- ^0 I Si 4 * \ an arvxx/xeme^: re’eased on Thufsoay Jufy 10 in a dea? '’W *% 63 ’ txcr CWidais I ’«s. • c > w \ - * i X I headQaaners ^of NrjfiT\ America f ‘•u c«r«a; PHois by ’’ ’ll **>"><)•** I r 1 t ■X* ‘HA’<V.‘ *1 f 4 I 1 b Ik, ■" >w. Q ■-. V. ■ <• * •M < >• Vi '4 4 - ■ ■ ■'iUi \ u I M I i '*1 t 1 1 : m Pa^e Spindlers celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Ry our people and has a track record of supporting the communities in which ii operMes We look forward to collabo A • % ' I dynamic mafket,” he added. "As a fjewly-owned, private company with values in line with our founder, WK Kc!li»gg, Ferrero prox ides a great home • ■X e 4 Kellogg Co with greyer resourc­ es and more flexibility to grow our iconic brands in this competitive and 9 1 J I, "; < i f t • • •« ipit.» A' 1 a » k V. ■ oUkiah M Ue welcome Ferrero to Battle Creek," said Mayor Mark Behnke ‘ We look forward to building a strong, long­ I.r ' > . t;’j • « X *r ^71 VU fjf. jmr J r* • *X »'-r success and secures their preserKc tn MiU ; I < term relationship that supports their .. 'f i •« /« « J- u_ our tiimmunib for yearx to come Interim t ity Manager Ted Ikanng added. "W K Kellogg Co has shtiwn a strong commitment to Hartle Creek since Its formation. We are hopeful (hat this commitment will continue under r I 11 I s ■ efeLr- J M .J fI s a T Sb'** •J V «• I « released a statement regardi ng the anmninccd acquisition by Ferrero. 4 r It >014 i I I 11 5 . ft ■1 love their send congratulations on ? District. 'The company and community have worked harxl-in-hand to make the r el r 4 I i k UPV *1 IbM'. ** Kl^. ' a [ I 3 L' I t'f I ■*» 'ii i' ’ *1 ♦ I ’rlSL- 1 I 1^ n * * »*'’ is F I I i t,- .Tit'll'’^ a * \ 1 I* :r < J'!’*’' ■ 4!.;* d;^» I » 5 a i’ J* 1 I 85^*^;' i -{Iliff' a p ( J t 64 1 r4 * 1 ' r ’ 4 9 » » • s i i" J r I I I I i -ik‘ rPC-' « I ■? ! t <' • I Im;". r * I t « I* •'i'* 4 .4! 1 t 1 1 ’■ } » .r' "'■rf r I .. 'A y i .3^ "I am ihrillcd to welcome WK Kellogg Co to the Ferrero CinYup,"said •J ■ ‘*This news is a kex* milestone in that journey, giving us confidcTKe in the opportunities ahead " Upon the successful completion of the transaction, shares of Kellogg's r I / V' I I company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrero. The agreement reportedly has been unanimously approx*^ by the J « * ) I approvals and other closing corxlitions, k I I J I I i SAM( oA.v Mfwtok avan. A and is currently expected to close in the second half of 2025. -John Hendler < J •• Lf «■ mn RfStoOmM A CGMMEftCUl » niX actixely marketed the pOYperty Some interest in the property began percolating at ihe beginning of last year, ta^Oe TanU Vacuum CWaned VXar Round dumping terWn* U torry County ■nd lunminddifl Afu its desk liiai would use the property lor housing, though in drastieallx different Display s and seating must be associated with a permanent busincss operating within the adjacent building and be placed as close to Ok building ax "reasAYnably possible." per the ordinance. A minimum of 5 feet of unobslnxlcd pedestrian access alrwig the side­ walk must also be maintained The sales racks cannot exceed 150 square feet or 20 linear feet of frontage, and will only be present in the public right-<Tf-w ay during busineiB hours The Lxdinancc also seeks to address sidewalk cafes and dining platform permits That includes any portion of the public righl-of-wax permitted to be used bx* a licensed food sen ice ) ' ’ ! i cstabl ishment. Under the proposed ordinance, the 1 city would issue permits lasting no I longer than tXK calendar year April j I to Nov I to use a portion of the public right-of-way for dining. FxtaNishnxmts, however, would haxc to meet several nsqmremcnLs. such as all furniture and decor must • £ipns Tank JViTur Hunks ifpu all your kutinas m properties in Hastings, submitted one of the proposals TTw other came from a 2024!' \(k ajtprttnlt i/wir kunnas! heaxy-hitter in the home building indus­ Extra long hose to protect your lawn try, Allen Edwin Homes The Helders are aiming to bring high­ er-density housing to the parcel in the NEW Seryic^t offered in 2025 Septic Tank Install Line Repair form of townhouses, while Allen Edwin repiYrtcdly plans to build 17 to 19 sin­ Risers Install gle-family. detached homes that include Land Clearing 3-. 4- and 5-bcdnx>m models • Lght Excavation Marx Helder said his project at Monday's meeting, acknowledging the ------ Bonded ------- housing crisis that has gripped Hastings. The city needs frxjsing; it needs housing bad," he \aid. *1 understand that in •4 the last month, the township to the west Lcontod by Stale o< Mcnigan *96-001 -2 Jetw Lyons. Owrwr FAST RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1061 945-5379 623-2089 of us just approved a new Meijer That's J 300 new employees coming to Hastings to spend their mcmey here and live. «« Helder added that his team would ktok to utilize townhomes, corxdos or duplexes to create affordable and dense housing, w hich he said was more conducive to the parcel or land and the community. He also said, idealIv; < ihex• could build rental townhouses that would be set up with sewer NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES and w aler Io each. Thal would allow the units to be sold as single-family attached AO-VISOR & CHRONICLE housing in five to 10 years. According to Helder, traditional, sin­ Monday at 4 p.m. gle-family homes were not the move for BAHLE CREEK ! areas from 8 ajn. to midnight "This sayIxcs a kx of the issues that we've had over the vears with * people just putting things out (in the right-of-way)." Hastings Mayor Dave Tossaxa said of the ordinance the city-owned properts Unless you want to make some SHOPPER NEWS I single-family homes." he said. be tempi wary arxl in ccvnpliance with both building and fire cois The busi­ nesses would then he able to conduct j sales or sene patrons in the ouukxw t i.'ii I I M mighty big changes to lot sizes and build Monday at 5 p.m. some 70Q-squarc-foo( homes, there is just no w ay to justify the expense of putting TbeHASTiNC) BANNER in a road, putting in sewer and building Tuesday at N n THE REMINDER YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. Kellogg's Board of Directors The transaction is subject to approval by Kellogg shareowners, regulatory ( » 5S r However, city otficials reportedly liavc i comes with displaying items LXitsidc (iioxinni Ferrero, the company's cxccutixc chairman ‘'This is more than just an acquisition it represents the com­ ing together of two companies, each w fth a proud legacy and gencralnxis of lox* al consumers Cefltr Creek Wi pay wel lor ride to Hast* togs mootty, or Delton tor groceries, etc Oaabed so I can not drive Many limaa a week. 269-447-4299 WANTED; DRIVER. I LIVE m common slock will no longer trade on ihc New York Stock Exchange and the r Jft and this Helder, w hoalrcadv maintain some rental arc wcihkncd bx American consumers U K Kellogg Co has been in oper­ ation for ncarix 120 vean. while Ferrero has been in operation for more than 75 years EMPLOYMENT and up for sale for more than tw o decades ' i ? ■ . tor. said the property has been city -owned sales space and gain the exposure that Drawing upon its previous success­ ful acquisituxis in the I nited States, •f"" ‘^Tfl *?n 11 Services. Dan King, the city's community devel­ opment director and zoning administra- Michigan." he added According to company oftlcials. Ferrero plans to invest in and grow WK Kellogg Co'* iconic brands including Kelkigg's Frosted Flakes. Front Lixips. Special K. Riex Knspics and more that M « j Trolli. and frozen treat brands including Blue Bunny. ITomb Pop and Halo Top '*. ■ I kx-alcd at the end of Haves and Orohard « streets, in the xicinitv of BUN Technical aiabling business owners to expand »> I the other at its next meeting The property bolh developers arc competing for is a “^ 5-acre parcel of land ■ fitinued from Pag^ 1 Amos It also includes confcctionerx brands like Jcllv Helix, NFRDS and r r W' ? ■ 1 Stax and are created here in Southwest edly includes such brands as Nutella. Kinder, l ie Tae and Ferrero Roeher. as well as Amcnean brands such as Huiterfingcr. Kccbicr and Farmxis I tion online at www tax-sake nto. The bst auction wi* be held on 26to. 2025 from lOWOvn to 1 EOT &<ls can atoo be placed up to X days to atMnoe on the websrte Assvstanoe is ovaBable tor those without; oomputor or totemet access tocompleto or wmM sakes from the August 26th. 2025 Micbon, if any, will be re-ofterod on September 26th. 2025 from 10 00am to7Xpm EDI Unsold tax reverted real esURB from either o< the previous auceons, tf any^ wi be re- ollered on October 3lst 2025 in a sealed- bid auction All bids must be placed by 7 CW pm EOT tor this fwial saaled-tMd auebon Answers to common questions about the Micaon pixxess and additional fnk> mahon can be found at www tax-sale. 3 vttolaq For more mtormalxyi and to viain a list of the properties bemg oftored, ptoase visil www tax-sale into orcafl 1-600-259-7470. Auction listings may also be availabfe at the County Treasurer's othce .4 scheduled meeting Monday. July 14. and aw aits a similar public conxersalion with OUTDOORS 5 J 4 I fashions. Father-and-son duo Marvin and (ireg Ntxlh America, currently total more than 14.000 employees across 22 plants and 11 offices The North Amcnca portfolio report­ J• ! NOTICE - PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Bwry County Tmaajiw wB otor € tu-(VMOBd real estate «t puMc auo* I and now the city has two propL»sals on Ferrero and its affiliated companies in .|^ 1 ■ oncofthosedcvelopr^duringa regularly momentous occasion. low through on this commitment to the city of ITattle Creek and I will continue to fight to make sure gixid-paying jobs 3* 1 » place to live, work and raise a family. I• I am optimistic that F'errem will fol* »r, < «• * of land on the soulheasl side of the cilx . The Hamngs Uiiy (. ouncil heard fnxn (ireater Hattie C reek area a wonderful p £ "For generations, WK Kellogg Co. has been synonymous with Hattie ) Jayson Bussa Contnbuting Wnter The City of Hastings has received du­ eling proposals fi>r a long-xacant parcel together Their children Heidi Horn, Sandy Hisey, Anna Spindler and Chnsty Troy C reek," stated Huizenga. who rep­ resents the slate's 4ih Congressional 3 4- I Ferrero^ owruership US Rep Bill Huizcnga. R-Ml, also AUCTIONS j Council hears proposal to buy city-owned parcel wedding anniversary on June 26 2025. The SpirxAers met in college They were engaged for two years until they wed on June 26. 1960 They moved to Hastings in 1966 where they raised their five children Eltarie retired IS a elementary teacher who taught kindergarten at Northeastern Elementary arxt Jim (otherwise known as 'Doc') is a retired general practice physician The success of their marriage was not only love and their Chrietian faith/ but their ability to laugh •Ml n; help them celebrate with cards Cards can be mailed to 4905 E State Rd. Hastings Ml 49056 I •41 < 1 1 > i Etlarie and James Sptfxller from Hastings. Ml their celebrated 65th rating with their team to deliver on the t prumise of cereal, explore opportunities beyond cereal, arxd help us bring our best to corwumen every day The ncw> ol the acquisition brought positive comments from Battle Creek e I I GARAGE SALE July 18m A 19m. fl 9«n-3pm 630 E Chartes Si. • Hastings Ibols. ddsK, cnfi suppbes.' f anlquae, art and nvNOl Larry & Jane Ned wdl be 65th celebrating their wedding anniversary on July 30th They were blessed with three children, 15 grarxJchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Please I CEREAL-MAKER . -•L. GARAGE SALES Larry & Jane Neil Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary Creek comparry and woi be Ferrero s I 9 -A w4 remar a core location tor the t *.. ' X f t^e two or par^ staged Ban^e (1 Wt WANTED TO BUY Standng Tmber. Conscientious amber harwsiBr. Saw Ui Oica- 51^254-4463 Y \ I ’a^ ar farrviy-owned Fer*e<o Gr<M5 according jrr i ft WANTED I I You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIBV'' Group Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com �r r** r J II A • Thursday, July 17, 2025 6 TF€ HASTNGS BANNER a a * wvKw HatHng>Bann«r com OBITUARIES VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM J Douglas Wayne Forbes Douglas Wayne Forbes, age 80, passed away on July 9, 2025 Born March 12,1945, to Neal an^iAHce (Roerig) Forbes. Qoug^rew up in West Michigan an^graduated from Wyoming Rogers High School I in 1963. He later earned a welding degree from Ferris State University. Doug spent his life working hard—as a farmer, at the County Post in Hastings, and as a truck driver covering both short and long hauls. On July 25, 2015, he married Heather Moore, and together they shared nearly 10 loving years. A true handyman, Doug loved working on classic cars, restoring them, taking them to shows, and enjoying long drives. He was happiest building or fixing things and was always willing to lend a hand. Doug also enjoyed fishing now and then and was known for his unique sense of humor. In a moment of courage and compassion, Doug earned the Liberty Bell Award after rescuing residents from I * * a house fire in Barry County, an act that helped authorities solve a related crime. Doug was preceded in death by his parents and sisters. Cheryl and Gwen Forbes. He is survived by his wife Heather; children, Robert Forbes, Holly (Brock) Hanson, Abby Miller, and John Forbes; stepchildren. Wendy Menifee. Loree Bosman. John (Jenn) Moore, and Dan Moore; siblings. Nancy (David) Kocharoff and Sandy Forbes; and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Visitation was held Sunday, July 13, 2025, with a service on Monday, July 14, 2025, all at Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. A luncheon followed at the Green Street United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice; faithhospicecare.org/ donate, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Drive, SW, Byron Center, Ml 49315. Condolences may be left at www. girrbachtuneralhome.net. 1 ? Concert series returns full force July 16-18 After an abbreviated week due to the July 4th holiday, the 2025 Hastings Live Summer Concert Series is returning and will be back in full force during performances this week through Friday, July 18. Rufus the Dufus Juggling contin­ ues this week’s programming today, Thursday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Thomapple Plaza. The Barry County Courthouse lawn is the site for the Friday at the Fountain at noon on Friday, July 18, and will feature Geez Louise! Thelma, a combination of the Hastings Heartbeats and Geez Louise bands. The local concert series then returns to Thomapple Plaza at 7:30 p.m. on Friday for the sounds of the six-piece band, Itchycoo Park, and its tribute to two decades of American musical his­ tory, from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. “This six-piece band is one of the 5 /•*' ■* * I 4 * 1 at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience.,. P.O. Box 8, Telephone Hastings. 269-945-9121. Email hastftnc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a,m. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. 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Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. E. Woodlawn, 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for al! ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5± 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship; Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 765, (com^ of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) provided. Pastor Peter Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Adams, contact 616-690- School You± Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 8609. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Chil^en’s Ministry. Wednesday . night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- to 7:30 pm. J I b b 4 s world’s finest tribute shows for the times,” Hoke added. Hastings Live guests arc encourage to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The concession-stand, operated by vol­ unteers from the local Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks, soft drinks and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service ani­ mals, and outside alcohol arc prohibit­ ed. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live and unless there is thunder and/or lightning, each show will be held al its scheduled time and place. According to organizers, Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. — DM I i — >♦ r A'\;z A ■ »• 1 r ttu « 1$ '1 » I 0 k }« bl < V*'* te I I s M* PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 4246 Pastor Father Jeff 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Service: 10 a.m. This information on mship services is provided by The Hastings Bonner, the churchesand these local businesses: 1 IT ( I I nt •^9 < r __ • I I < j*/ r f* i » t ft I . 7V i a I * to> . 7*- li T U 4 ’/■i t % I **i8v 4 ’^1 14' 1 I 9 Lake residents should prepare for shallow water rr ( r UllW* I •n ,,. pu.-.(3«^-, f' •* >• A sA .v.‘ t' I/ .Jrb> * .■^jiifliiw''' s-Si , I F to ■ - t • ■' f.''7 ! 4 JU ’ to f . r »«* w *T !• < » t r k**' ) iv .ITlBS!® 4'«Ip). . I ' * ► • r i M -A A* * 11 AS* :i * 4 '—’. ** •i I 4 r J; ^•'1* d I* f Lal f * t .... J I I t • ■» ? s-^ I r I -.»• p • f » I ■ 'iiA Af HotUneltwbftEqidpinent 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Mi 49058 945-9541 I* « 4^1 X 1 I f *j*i Ui nt n t ' - ' I'SBIllipJ I * { I . i*l'- to I to •< kl /£ 'to L 1 I ^4 I t 1 tew I* IS{H. «r J1 ■ * J •• 4 1. k > I »« IG i k I I I... wh*. L * •< . f ‘ r I k| * <M4to*V>' > « 4 W b «» -’itjlh I ’‘5 ■I *•» W’P - ’ i • - •• to, at * • r 4 ■w . Uto L 'to. ■ •1’ ks 4 I i 4 ••toS r •< . '’’V 1 ’t* r- lib <> to I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 41 Jf i ‘ SCHEDULE F *. 1 *T Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, July 17 - Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale, 9 a.m.6 p.m.; Novel Ideas Book Club (at Tyden Park), 1 p.m. Friday, July 18 - Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19 - Friends of the Library Summer Book Bag Sale, 9 a.m.-noon; Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons (Michigan Room). 9 a.m. Monday, July 21 - Crafting Pas- sions. 10 a.m.; Youth Financial Liter­ acy - create a duct tape wallet with Thornapple Credit Union, 2 p.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.; wildflower clay impression ornament (registration required), 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Youth Makerspace with 4-H: Coding and Robotics (grades 3-12), 10:30 a.m.; Graffiti Party (grades 9-12), 1 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess. 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Beat Street: A Percussion Adventure, 2 p.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. It*,!» a to. 4 •F I 3&' •1 r. ■T5- k <1 «a I I *.lfC j I FVW mh7 -- !> 9 I ■ *1^ * to I ' « I t t < ( i Uli -1 '5 f • •-A :** XJ. :• 1 ..J .< iw-' , la • 5 nC r V I re ■S at r to rJ to ■ ■ r 83 I I 1 * * i , 8*x<i’- - '- ! I ‘ W.m.o ♦ I r ea-Sl «y> .t t£ ;r - ' -z i?i34 I 4 V. 3 h. I « I I « f I Tha buck stays heral .PT 'Pf • 4 t 1 * •p I to 4 A fl to Li's *.to *. to llll'n S|Ml It Dm. Kam It hn. r t 1 i .-y: V « I \ ► X' Invest In Your Community. A 4 tf9t I Group A' MM*' * nrr. u A to. i I I' id f f I> > t t f » ‘'’ >L ; ’? Products « : *« 1 T A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF A s f • .u.^rrtjS *TSS*r A I i 1 4• t i'<®- r' 1 4 HIM 5 . i H- ’ Ijjd' t Dear Editor: In the past few years, the water level of Delton's Chain of Lakes (Mud. Jones. Wilkinson, and Cloverdale) has dropped by several feet. This is despite the Delton area receiving almost 20 inches of precipitation in 2025 alone. This steady, near-constant lowering of the lake level has caused many problems for the residents, including an inability to remove speedboats from lifts, difficulty driving boats through the channels that connect the lakes, and even the appearance of a shallow sandbar near the north end of Wilkinson Lake. In tact, lakes all over Michigan, the Great Lakes included, have been losing water. This drop in water level is likely due to the milder winters we have had in past years, which cause less ice to form on the lakes. When the lakes are not protected by a layer of ice and the air above the water is still cold — maybe not freezing, but still cold the water begins to evaporate, thereby causing the overall level of the lake to drop. Spring rainfalls send the water levels up slightly, but the heat of summer causes more of the water to evaporate and float away Fortunately, most long-term weather reports suggest that lake levels may begin to rise next year, but I would still encourage lake house owners to make sure you are placing your boat launches in deep enough water and watching for shallow areas in the water. We can't make the water levels rise, but we can make sure that we are prepared and safe. Isaac Cropsey Delton I I I 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. 945-4700 -»■ HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH WOODL?kND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Director, Martha Sloetzel. 1 ■ V'--' Worship Togeth er HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., »« J ahT- Sanders was one of her favorite memories. Later she transitioned into the insurance industry where she enjoyed meeting clients and customers. Ellen loved animals. She and her dogs visited nursing homes and hospitals bringing joy to patients and staff. A celebration of life will be held July 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. 503 Grove Street, Delton, Ml. * ■ 1 Ellen Scott O’Laughlin Ellen Scott O'Laughlin, passed quietly into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 6. 2025. She leaves behind her husband, Ron; brother. Paul Scott (Lauren); son, Scott Banta (Kris) and daughter, Lisa Bell; She had eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She spent a large part of her working career at Kentucky Friend Chicken as store manager. Meeting Colonel i r I '4 » V T ♦ ♦ ♦ I “ 5V "tf ■< u I %» i '‘ri' V.'- �I if* * » It fl J < J I •I I The hashngs banner y/ww.HastingsBonner.com 7 Thursday, July 17, 2025 i 'A * iSr 1 1 * TURNING BACK THE PAGES i if '«5 * I * w* Christmas in July i s DAVID W. MILLER I '. •b Special to The Banner If K t. <iL t <15 ’i, « A * I *,u fl X «5< * • ‘ ’H t « wt V S •. \ :j * M •, J 1.1 I J -w- ahT' A. .i <u w«* A > r * 4 > «• V fl , •<> *J V H. * 'Q'. ”*11. A I s ■’-9m »< * • * I * 4 fl 4 I K *»4% K *‘r LU., -‘tfe * I I i 4 V''*» 4h’’ ’*4*. cri ''A. H J » A -t •I *<. j.jiflrik .'.w O’* A in I r lu. 4 ' I r 4 ) f < J arj'-r :i I . tif *• r Hl ,7^. -‘i: . •I ‘ !(lh* > ‘T i f T A - H t aB 4ri « S HE r M ** Al Ms*,*' n Rr I.. ■J* Oj i J I / ■: A.. '••I < / t •••' *"*•-*4* i *> > .1 « •iv- * I I A J ii to I < * .Um 4 - ^is»< i •r i e f * I 1 JA < 1 H J H I II 1V r?j ?■» } ! I A mHI t 4^ - b ' r » •Ui.'Ci' M }/ f IT 1 ** ** ** ♦ • \ •< • < jA • fl 5 t ’ : ii f h 4 /« I < r I , A i * Ji " ' .T ■ . r ! J i. I V ’ • 4 j.'bfi H » rA f i- Sjit >***■•- ) 1 ;• ♦< >• I < ' Ji t * ,■ ri, I 4b t M 1 99 9^ < 9 9 • W I J 1 i lidti A I «r '■■ fl < .J I »* * I I ,», f M• -^*1! ! A 1 :: t ■!-' J », .............. 4* ? » t—: 9• A 4 1 f J9 k J. J.’®**' < I* (J*r: ) » r" 4' 9^ J e I » * ( 'A p > 3 i < A____ • -f B > i 1 p. Ito I fl % +\-. • O«r«. mmm A < >I♦ v-e*’ •** A r>i 4 s % -W I I, « * A CHRISTMAS’ STUDIO, 4 Henry J. Christmas was among the first to bring formal photography to Barry County during the waning years of the 19th century. Courtesy photos labeled? Are the photographs stored safely, away from heat, moisture, and light? Properly preserving these visual records ensures that the faces, fashions, and histories they capture will not fade into obscurity, but remain a legacy for future generations to discover and cherish - just as we now rediscover the quiet artistry of Hastings’ own H.J. Christmas. information like that contained in our recent Turning Back the Pages” column is largely the result of research and information gathered within the Facebook group “Hastings History.” This group is moderated by Jonathan Hook and David W, Miller. Their personal mission is to record images and mem­ ories of a vanishing era in hopes that the community’s founders are credited with their hard work and creativ­ ity. We would be amiss if we didn’t also mention the work of Paul James Moore, PhD, w ho has published History' of Hastings on the Thomapple,” a 485-page book that chronicles the history of the Hastings area in easy-to-read chronological order from the 17(X)s to 2018; available on Amazon. A second edition of Dr. Moore’s book is soon to be released. Reminiscing, particularly in later life, serves as more than mere nostalgia - it is a vital expression of “generativity," the desire to contribute meaningfully to future generations. When individuals reflect on their past, € s' if I k A I t i> J ■ J-T<’4 1 -< 4 * JL.> i / p, >. Lir« r ± l> S” f } .«< 4 gBss 4 I ■ » t T *.1^i .. * « w I > B 1 p 4 ! vu £ t-1 « : «•’ . t - 919 3»tlV' f - ■ A .•• This “cabinet photo” depicts an unidentified Hastings couple in crisp attire with a steady gaze, reflecting the formal sensibilities of the era. This photo is part of David Miller’s photographic archive. If you are able to identify the couple, please contact the editor; Mr. Miller would be glad to see the photograph returned to a local descendant. ’ll * t *15 T B « X i-. •*J n T t p* ' * J!^ ’1 9.'^ I f c f. |(S9^' * * 9 «■»* / % A J r 4 > At first glance, the name “Christmas in July” might sound like a playful contradiction or the title of a Hallmark film. But in Hastings, Michigan, the phrase carries a more historical weight - drawing us b^k to the age of sepia tones, glass plate negatives and stiffly posed portraits. It points us to the quiet legacy of Henry J. Christmas (1852-1925), a man whose name was as memorable as the moments he captured. Henry J. Christmas was among the first to brin formal photography to Barry' County during the waning years of the 19th century'. For decades, residents of Hastings - shopkeepers, Civil War veterans, proud mothers, and newlyweds - made their way to his studio above Huffman Bros. Store, dressed in their Sunday best, to sit beneath the canopy of his skylight and the watchful eye of his lens. A photograph in those days was an event, and Henry Christmas was the trusted artisan behind that experience. According to the 1900 U.S. Census, H.J. Christmas was residing on Mill Street with his wife, Lillie E. Covert, and their daughter, charmingly named Merrie Christmas - a detail that has delighted local historians and genealogists alike. Though little is known about Merrie, her name lingers in records like a wink from the past. Henry J. Christmas was a well-known figure in Hastings from 1894 until 1908, when he sold his photography business to Sherman Joy - a name also recognized by early collectors of Hastings photography. Joy operated the studio from 1908 to 1911, after which a succession of photographers carried on the local tra­ dition, including Kenfield, Packer, Green, Brubaker, and Patton. Following the sale of his studio, Christmas moved to Eaton Rapids, Michigan, where he lived until his passing in 1925 at the age of 73. etween 1894 and 1908, most personal photographs were produced as “Cabinet Photos” - a format con­ sisting of a thin photographic print mounted on a card, typically measuring 4% by b'/j inches. These cards were designed to be displayed on parlor furniture and were large enough to be seen clearly from across a room, hence the name "Cabinet Photo." If you own such photographs and can identify the individuals pic­ tured, it is advisable to write their names on the back using a pencil. In my experience, pencil inscriptions have remained legible for over a century without dam­ age. By contrast, ink can bleed or transfer onto adja­ cent photos if they are stored in close contact. While many of his images remain unsigned or uncredited, hundreds of I9lh-century Hastings portraits - now tucked into family albums, historical archives, or antique shops - owe their quiet dignity to the work of H.J. Christmas. Occasionally, a cabinet card emerg­ es with his name embossed in gold on the lower mar­ gin, providing a link not only to the sitter but to the man behind the camera. Photographers like Henry J. Christmas in Hastings would likely have priced their services modestly to reflect small-town demand, probably within the $0.50 to $1.00 range per sitting, depending on whether multi­ ple copies were ordered. To put this in perspective, 50 cents in 1900 is roughly equivalent to about $18 to $20 in today's money, making a professional photograph a special occasion purchase for many families. As w'c reflect on the legacy of Henry J. Christmas and the era he so carefully documented, we might be prompted to consider our own family photographs those fragile links to generations past. Whether tucked away in shoeboxes, displayed in frames, or passed down through the years, these images hold more than faces; they hold stories. Take a moment to examine your family’s photo collection. Are the names clearly I • t * I r*- they often uncover patterns of resilience, love, and purpose that not only enrich their own sense of identity but also become a legacy for others. Sharing stories, lessons learned, and cherished memories fosters intergenerational connection, grounding younger people in a deeper understanding of their heritage. This process nurtures a sense of continuity and belonging, trans­ forming personal memories into communal wisdom. In this way, reminiscing becomes a life-affirming act that blends reflection with a forward-looking hope - an affirmation that one’s life has mattered and continues to bear fruit beyond oneself. David Miller is a moderatorfor the "Hastings History'" Facebook group. Additional collegesponsored Merit Scholarship winners announced The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of nearly 800 addition­ al winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities, accord­ ing to a statement released Monday, July 14. And those additional winners included Thomapple Kellogg High School's Cole Novak, who is set to attend Michigan State University to prepare for a potential career in microbiology/immunology. The recent Merit Scholar designees join more than 2,900 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program who will attend their institution. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. k t 65' «• T >1 > ’* JB J,,. I* . J M I 4'.'' r' .« r - J il YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. 5^^ ♦ ‘ 4 « 9 i I i I l^ 1 '.,iS' 'st'"' « F a A >• 4 4«, t > ft « .. il .-1? » *• A < J If <4 •f r flfl 1 r ‘ J*?!’ I f i t t r' f t' a -I w u • ' <> d 'i A 4 f.^ A '& Photographers like Henry J. Christmas in Hastings would likely have used a camera like the one pictured here and priced their services modestly to reflect small-town demand, probably within the $0.50 to $1.00 range per sitting, depending on whether multiple copies were ordered. • • o r \ « f « r 7 n I X p VIEY^T H r }I fJ ' f 1 !| 1^ You’re our friends, f our family, our neighbors -.1 and our future. Group I ri 9 I. s • I V I Henry J. Christmas was behind many of the early photographs depicting Hastings residents. fl I Vk ! I V Your Community Connection �y 8 Thursday, July 17, 2025 rrf HASTif^,'. BANNER WWW HastingsBonner com I Local Mega trucks battle for Mud Run championship F’ 1 ) U4 9 I Vnarftroul 4? ■ It. X; & «. V. ■ t 4f I 4 $ I >1 AT' W ■■ ■ 7 t V fJ 1 f' $ • - .^1 < i a 4* rt 4 •f JI 4 < ■5 IA ** . i ?• % < 9- I 4 ] ^^B w 1 » •• > ^■1 ’'i. r f 1» V I * * /■ ,5 ¥ I i e-e BL I I ,4 111 4 4 • hl ii f Bill Valkema steers his Jeep Willys through the mud during the Mud Mitten Race Series 35 Mod Class competition at the Barry County Fair grandstand Monday Photos by Brett Bremer Brett Bremer Sports Editor The sun set on the first night of grand­ stand action a the 2025 Barry County Fair with a couple of local guys going 1 -2 in the Mega class of the Mud Mitten Race Series Monday in Hastings. Alan Endsley in his Subaru Samurai raced through the 150 feet of close to four-foot deep mud in 4.478 seconds to take the victory, beating out Bryan Wilder in his new Chevy monster truck by a few hundredths of a second. Mud flew throughout eight classes of competitors. There was some tough running through the thick mud. One of the highlights of the evening came as Wild" Bill Valkema maneuvered his Jeep Willys across the finish line in the 35 Mod Class. Valkema was the sixth of eight com­ petitors in the class, and billed as one of the pioneers of Michigan mud running before, and he was the first of the eight to make it across the finish line prompting now that’s some boggin’ right there" shouts from the grandstand stage. In the end Bentley Cermak.blew through the man made myd bog to win the class championship. A third gen­ eration driver, his grandfather Henry Cermak Sr followed up Bentley’s win by taking the 36-40 Mod Class. More mud flew Tuesday as Unique Motor Sports hosted Off Road Derby action at the grandstand, and there were plans for a Super Kicker Rodeo Wednes­ day evening. Grandstand shows continue tonight, July 17, with the Michigan Truck and Tractor Pul lers competing. Entry into the grandstand Thursday is $ 10, in addition to the regular fair admission. Unique Motor Sports will be back Friday to host Off-Road Derby and Demolition Derby. The finale ofthe week is the Michigan Stale Fair Super Cross Saturday. The cost for entry into the grandstand Friday and Saturday is $15. The grandstand shows begin at 7 p.m. No coolers are allowed in the grand­ stand. Gates open one hour prior to the event, but lines stretching the length of the midway have been known to form in ideal weather for the most popular events. «4 kL A A NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2025-197 as appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its July 9^ 2025 meeting. ■ sUi Alan Endsley of Hastings races his Suzuki Samurai to a victory in the Mega truck class of the Mud Mitten Race Series Monday in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair I ■ « I J 4t commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. •;-V Lakewood student council set for annual community 5K J «v 'll* ( =t * 1/ ♦ *• Sign-up is going on now for the annual Vikings on the Run 5K which will be held Aug. 16 at Lakewood High School. The race is a community fundrais­ ing event hosted by the Lakewood High School student council. The goal is to create an event that draws in families from the community and helps support projects and activities as a student council. The money raised from the 5K will be used to help fund future events such as pep assemblies, homecoming events, host blood drives, teacher appreciation, student recognition and many other events that help promote school pride. This is a fun run for all ages and it is not an official timed event. T-shirts are included with the registration fee, n > 1 but must be ordered by August 1, 2025 to guarantee a shirt on race day. T-shirts are not available for that that register after Aug. 1, but you can still register to run. Registration will remain open through Aug. 15. Race day check-in begins at 8:30 am at Unity Field at the high school - where the start and finish lines for the race will be. The run is slated for a 9:30 am start. There is a two hour window to complete the event. Online registration can be com­ pleted at runsignup.com. A link to the sign-up page is also on the school district’s Facebook page. Lakewood Public Schools District. ■4^, MIX * »>** H 4 ' 1 ff f*:':ifii k^.AK «( > ♦. bl * TT* r*^ I t ’■, yif ' I 1 • J 1 '-J'i B J UM'OT *• 4 s. BN» > 5 * •r< *’^4 L > - I I -- ------------ . , f •■bt ••; **» «r *'f I *'’ . <** 4 I f. Tic’ '4;’ a ^•4 M 4 > SECTION VI I CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS A. Members The Rutland Charter Township Construction Board of Appeals (hereafter the RCT Construction Board of t IfclKffflflltfc provisions of this section. 6. Qualifications. Each member of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be qualified by experience or training to t •h M 1 3 i r* • I F 4 E *.V « A himself or herself from participating in that particular matter as a member of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals visor as the chief executive officer of the Township. The Township Supervisor's a t r T I I < ed March 10,1993 (Building and Electrical), including the supplemental assumption of responsibility pursuant to Ordinance rules the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall conduct its business in an orderly manner pursuant to reasonable No. 2009-134 adopted Apri 21,2009 to address floodplain management provisions of the State Construction Code, and procedures affording due process and in accordance with any applicable legal requirements A‘ I an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the Township hereunder, and to reserve the right to provide by VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE: SANCTIONSAND ENFORCEMENT A. Any person or corporation, including an officer, director, or employee of a corporation, or a governmental official or agreement or contract with any other township, village, city or county for joint administration and enforcement hereunder to agent charged with the responsibility of issuing permits or inspecting buildings or structures, who does any of the Township Construction Board of Appeals established by Rutland Charter Township Board Resolution 2015-191; to provide following commits a violation of this Ordinance. 1. knowingly violates the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act (MCL 125.1501 et seq.) or for civil penalties and remedies for the violation of this Ordinance or the Act or State Construction Code promulgated there­ any provision of the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein, or a rule for the RATIFICATION AND CONTINUATION OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES struction Board of Appeals, a board, the State Construction Code Commission pursuant to the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, or any provision of the State Construction Code promulgated hereunder and adopted herein, including the failure to comply with a stop construction order validly issu^ by the enforcing agency. 4. knowingly makes a false or misleading written statement or knowingly omits required information or a statement in an inspection report, application, petition, request for approval, or appeal to the enforcing agency, the Rut­ land Charter Township Construction Board of Appeals, a board, or the State Construction Code Commission. 5. knowingly refuses entry or access to an inspector lawfully authorized to inspect any premises, building, or amended (1972 Public Act No. 230, as amended; MCL 125.1501 et seq.), the Charter Township of Rutland hereby assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the Act and all parts of the State Construction Code promulgated 6. unreasonably interferes with an authorized inspection 7. knowingly issues, fails to issue, causes to be issued, or assists in the issuance of a certificate, permit or license pursuant to Section 4 of the Act (MCL 125.1504) currently in effect and as same may from time to time be modified or in violation of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act or a rule promulgated under that amended pursuant to said Section 4 of the Act, to whatever extent Rutland Charter Township may have not previously Act or other applicable laws 8. having a duty to report violations of the Sblle-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act or a rule and hereby ratifies and continues the Township's previous assumption of such responsibility. SECTION III DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCY AND RESERVATION promulgated under the Act or other applicable laws, knowingly conceals a violation. 9. in any other manner violates a provision of a Code adopted herein. B. A violation of this Ordinance is a municipal civil infraction as defined by Michigan statute punishable by a civil fine Charter Township Board hereby designates and/or ratifies the prior designation of the Building Official of Rutland Charter Township, the Electrical Official of Ruffand Charter Township, the Mechanical Official of Rutland Charter Township and, the D. Any violation of this Ordinance shall also constitute a basis for any judgment writ or order necessary to enforce the Plumbing Official of Rutland Charter Township as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibility of Rutland Charter Township assumed hereunder. The Township Board is hereby authorized to designate by resolution the person or persons qualified by experience or training to perform the duties associated with those offices and otherwise in accordance with the Ordinance, in addition to any other relief or sanction allowed by law. E. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense, except as may be otherwise specified by Section 23 of the State Construction Code Act (MCL 125.1523). Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 Public Act 407, as may be amended; MCL 339.5101), and any successor state law pertaining to the same subject matter The Township Board is further authorized to remove by resolution any such person{s) from such offices, in the sole discretion of the Board. The Township specifically reserves the right to provide by agreement or contract with any other township, village, city or county in the State of Michigan for joint enforcement and administration of this Ordinance and the Act and the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein, and to contract with a private orqanization to perform any one or more of the duties as specified in MCL 125.1509. SECTION IV ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE SCHEDULE The Rutland Charter Township Board is hereby given the authority to establish by resolution at any public meeting a schedule of fees, rates and charges for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance and the Act and the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein, and for the conducting of various activities authorized by the Act or Code and this Ordinance: provided that the same shall be reasonable and bear a reasonable relationship to the cost and expense of such administration, enforcement and activity. The Township Board shall further have the right to amend by resolution the aforementioned schedule from time to time within the foregoing limits of reasonableness. SECTION V FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE A. Ratification and continuation of previously assumed responsibility. Rutland Charter Township hereby ratifies and „ntinues the responsibility the Township previously assumed pursuant to Ordinance No. 2009-134 adopted April 21, 2009 to administer and enforce the provisions of the State Construction Code pertaining to floodplain management, and specifically Appendix G of the Michigan Building Code. /rciiA\ ci B. Designation of regulated flood prone hazard areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Study (FIS) entitled Barry County, Michigan (all jurisdictions) dated May 4,2009 and the Flood Insurance . •* f I ♦ FMfU s 9 J 41 « I •*4 » » 4 ■? 1 1 4^- r i- : ’I "Jii *1 ■ '■-1 u El * u ? *I r *«:v. r -K i J "4. '4. s»- K. s V' * i 6 V it I *■* f 5- I lA V .1* Q»’ I J? I > B T. J' •fc> ■ i t rs -4: iT'sA > 1* . '-•''O’ > » ► h i I structure pursuant to the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act. determined in accordance with § 45-6 of the Rutland Charter Township Code. C. Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which Rutland Charter Township has been put in conn^on with the municipal civil infraction. OF RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT In accordance with the aforereferenced Act, and pursuant to the provisions of the State Construction Code, the Rutland '"T V enforcement of the Act or Code 2. knowingly constructs or builds a structure or building in violation of a condition of a building permit 3. knowingly fails to comply with an order issued by ffie enforcing agency, the Rutland Charter Township Con­ PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED BY TOWNSHIP In accordance with and pursuant to Section 8b of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, as assumed such responsibility pursuant to the prior ordinance actions referenced in the preamble paragraph of this ordinance: I e* 4. *it. «| <9W « 1'^ I Ordinance No. 2024-195 (Plumbing and Mechanical): to ratify and continue the responsibility to administer and enforce SECTION II ASSUMPTION OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES BY TOWNSHIP AND 5is£a^- -*I4 (MCL 125.1514 and 125.1515) and any other applicable statute. F. Meetings; quorum; rules of procedure. The RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall meet at such times as may be extent such responsibility was not previously assumed by the Township pursuant to, cumulatively, Ordinance No. 38 adopt­ TITLE This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Rutland Charter Township State Construction Code Ordinance. ’ll* J sions of the Open Meetings Act. A quorum of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be three members. The RCT Construcion Board of Appeals may establish its owns rules of procedure; in the absence of any such adopted SECTION 1 - ■* -* 4 A construction board of appeals by sections 14 and 15 of the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act Construction Code promulgated thereunder pursuant to MCL 125.1504 within the Charter Township of Rutland to whatever ORDAINS: fVr- : ** M ’»«< Appeals shall continue to serve until the expiration of their current term E. Powers and duties. The RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall have the powers and duties prescnbed for a necessitated by business to come before the Board, pursuant to the notice requirements and other applicable provi­ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ,Hl‘- t F J I intments of the members of the the Stilte-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, as amended (MCL 125.1501 et seq.) and all of the State under and adopted herein: and to repeal all existing Township ordinances in conflict herewith. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND «9 : j J t perform the duties of that Board; provided that any member of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals who has a di­ appointment pursuant to preceding subsection C. Any currently serving member of the RCT Construction Board of provide for the establishment of a fee schedule by the Township Board; to ratify and further provide for the Rutland Charter > e 1 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN all such provisions of the Act and State Construction Code assumed by the Township previously, and herein; to designate ^♦•♦1 • I [ ment, are adopted by reference for the purposes of administration of the Michigan Construction Codes until a successor is appointed and ratified. Any vacancy on the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be filled by An Ordinance enacted pursuant to MCL 125.1508a to assume responsibility for administration and enforcement of I 0325C) dated May 4,2009, and any future revisions of any of same, and any Map Amendment Determination Docu­ CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCE (BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODES) ,^1 * .i - I Rate Map(s) (FIRMS) panel numbers of 260656C (26015C-0175O0189C-0190C-0191C-0193C-0300C-0306C- >4/1 2!3CE^ A 7J such appointment is effective. D. Term of office The term of office of all members of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be two years, and SEE SECTION X b ^•ffF r < F 1 hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ADOPTED: * *' « . - rn ,-rrn RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be subject to ratification by the Rutland Charter Township Board before any ORDINANCE NO. 2025-197 (PROPOSED) J- t.'. * - BB impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ services should contact the Township. ■ rti, ♦ J, I: J •Z' ■ .»- ,tai. ft*- ‘ * I*' ■. •’ A • Row* f X7 lb >• f 4 I» ♦• V - ■■■■ V i.,i - ."t «r .. lU* IS 9 C. Appointment Each member of the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the Township Super- Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing ■ X i rect financial interest in the outcome of any matter coming before the RCT Construction Board of Appeals shall recuse This proposed ordinance will be considered Tor adoption by the Township Board at a regular meeting on August 13,2025 EFFECTIVE: _• I Appeals) previously established by Township Board Resolution 2015-191 is hereby ratified, pursuant to the other TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, 7I d* W t r* I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN WT « SECTION VIII SEVERABILITY Should any Ordinance, or 1972 PA 230, as amended, or the State Construction Code ____ _portion , of this ______ . , promulgated . . thereunder be declared unconstitutional, illegal, or otherwise of no force or effect by a court of competent junsdicaon, such portion thereof shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other part or portion thereof, SECTION IX •3^ ** lAh. %''l I ■n r. ♦ 44^ '•< * F' 4 1 F! I i k I *1 T- <* 5 1 r 11 4 4 .■B 4 .« t E • * '1* il •I « I'-J 1 » h 1 ■‘-k, I M 1?* I I I E ' I' > '>2 I Si- I ■ X * * V ♦k 4^* REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SAVINGS CLAUSE All ordinances or of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby and shall be of no further force or effect _____ , parts ---------------------. repealed . upon the effective date of this Ordinance; provided, however, that construction permits validly issued before the e“ec^ date of this Ordinance shall not be invalidated by this Ordinance and the construction may be complet^ in^P^^nce wm ’ll ' i h Ordinance and may be continued pursuant to the previous ordinances and codes. ? “ f ■, J VL i L ’1^' * £t.». " I i 'I > { I k I • to; ; a « u. 4 ft I 2** k-': 1 » * « -4 state Construction Code Commission. TL. ^4. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township ‘ r. s t J Ji,' tw- 4^ I 'V’ X 4 I .A 'U « * *1 4 * A, A •f w fI f 4 Ni; This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication or upon such later date as the Ordinance is approved by the M. «L '1 i I ‘ I, IL Il ■•a* a any such pennits, or renewals thereof, and in compliance with any^prevpus construction were issued. Further, any pending proceedings, including prosecutions for violations, or rights and liabilities acquired or incurred under any previous ordinance or Township construction code being repealed hereby shall not be affected by this ■ - r?* 'r M.* I •bi4 •-ar �4 I ■ n B I *4 A i a r ! £ I I 1 •ft 'I I e I J SPORTS f'. J 9 II '«£c; I Is ncs(5«^ J' 1 ■I r www.Hasting5Banner.com 9 Thursday, July 17, 2025 » Saxon all-stars return to teach favorite techniques 1 I 1 •< k 0 k A. C r J ■ Hi'—-ar L -sMb i r® £ K ■ X -V » «k * ‘ * k 1« '» *> <• ft V'. 4 u * % L X ■ Ito "t t- 'M, \Hastings varsity wrestling coach Jason Slaughter officiates contests on the mat at midfield of Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Wednesday to conclude the Saxons wrestling program's team camp. c** 4 Former Hastings High School and collegiate wrestler Matt Watson works with young wrestlers during the Hastings team camp at the high school. Photos “I, 1 :4 •» ► 9^ I b provided I •'m' .’ t 1 I '<4 Si r J ■ 1 u. « **1 "I'*,- ”11 . IP I r' i 1 • i I ♦I >. ■ .r '1 ’ % ; .JU- J >4 ^‘'-J f I I 4ii. ■ •w /I ■ -I. I • z: t. Ht I r .1 > O J A, • I I rw 14 - 9 JU 1 . b 7 I I.. .t *• b . L . i I I I —< 'f •Jj; « -ir. t 1* f I** r . I A I 'I I 'J jb . r I 11 • p ?»* »ia 1 '• -t* ? » •. ; r r 4* p • >I . .J • I I f . i n'.' P 1 I r J li^T <'F- 11 •t I I i I I f Brett Bremer Sports Editor A couple dozen wrestlers took part in last week’s Hastings High School wrestling team camp, a week billed as a “Local Legends” clinic thanks to the list ofoutstanding Saxon alumni who helped lead the sessions. Current Hastings varsity wrestling coach Jason Slaughter said it was a really solid turnout for the program’s annual summer camp. “We had it set up to do technique ses­ sions from 5-7pm each day. We brought in former Saxon wrestlers to show tech­ nique and some of their ‘favorites’ each day,” Slaughter said. In total, 11 former Hastings wrestlers and coaches shared techniques including Bill Blair, Terry Dull, Mike Goggins, Raiden Macleod, Gage Pederson, Dar­ rell Slaughter, Robby Slaughter, Matt Watson and Sophia Sunior. Pederson, Blair and Watson spent some extended time leading skills sessions. Pederson focused a lot of leg riding skills. Blair shared hand fighting techniques and leg attacks. Watson put a lot of emphasis on skills in the bottom position and leg attacks. Coach Jason Slaughter added that Mcleod focused on upper body attacks, Robby Slaughter featured chip whips, Keegan Sutfin displayed his half nelson skills, and Darrell Slaughter concentrat­ ed on bear hugs. Mike Goggins, Sunior and Naomi Grummet worked mostly with the girls’ at the camp. “The team got to see a lot of different technique in the three days,” coach Jason Slaughter said. “Overall it was awesome to see former Saxons come out and share knowledge with the current team. We have a really great community around wrestling at Hastings and I think this shows that. He said that Wednesday, July 9, was the biggest day of the camp. “We had a little team bonding trip to play paintball, followed by technique, followed by our dual on the football field,” Jason said. The Saxons once again rolled out the wrestling mats at midfield inside Baum Stadium and Johnson Field about 7:30 pm for a dual consisting of matches that were won by the best-of-three take downs. “It was a beautiful night,” Jason said. “We had a good amount of spectators ... It was really great to see people sup­ porting the team come out and watch and fun to be able to wrestle outside.” The Saxons have some more training in the week ahead. Jason’s former team­ mate at Western Colorado University, Sammy deSeriere will visit to work with some of the Saxon heavyweights and members of the girls’ program. The team’s open mat sessions at the high school continue throughout the summer I I ■ ,6* I ■> tic: ; - L < Aldrich takes over AD role at Lakewood High School 1 I •I* * •w ) k — -.4 rit' ’ * r /lUJ’l r-; A I rA ■ •• I I J I i ■ , 1 *** I I’T TK> / 4A IfTV?' 4 f* •J b ij; :'rn '4 I i 'I * J •f f I I ' ./ilL I I i I A J I I 4- 4 ^3^ ** * J’ i ‘I uiMjU r autjfr -.//JI-': /I ' ■ I • .4/* z.f H •d ,«p. ‘ I I '. U * BU 1 I I I r J I JtJ’ f * I 1 V J «' ■ 1. iT I f '' . .-19 Tl**' , ‘e'- 11. 1 M i". K Xl .,rt r J’V i-iC?/ f i «f ,<■.1 J ufl 1 k .. f •’ ii:rr . i>4i i 4 t J f I ' > I I 4 * I I i.*-’ JI I ■ u J tr 4 K I < ‘‘ t l' < ' • i 'f,'. r 1 4 I i' y* I tlX ' : I) » t ■ J « - k * 1 < I , 1 I I 1 1*^ 4 .i'' I r* .tf. 4 ' I J. F’ » TT •A '9 t 1 1 . 11 1 SA* i W 1 w?,•If ' I. •I’-? I / J > J t S' r -it i , I J »< ♦ r k -H I 1 f ■ • I u* /C J’ 1 I ■J. •4 > 1- .mJ 1 - 'or- e» f ■ b z i z. r- M I - J 4. f ’ I u I V 4'> t r .* I * J «* jiK -• i UI ' ctr’' 1 ? ‘ in*'. I r I . J ■ » I t v~z:r 1 • ■ '' I J 4J -Z r 4 b . «!r» I. !■ •J (. k ) < f I •'* I ff ^4 t b >.f H 'i'. if I I ) cJ’ . jr f 5 7 J I fl rH » r I I f -L < ’J- on J n bi ' .‘p ! I I. • f liri I ,1 .3 4 yX, »r. I > -e ■ 4;t A I 1 i' !&/ >I ...t t J > * I I * k .’0 ‘ J i I J f I i -1 P r * l~ * I I I T I r’ f J I I ' «f 1 f I n I r ’r ^4 k Vj (< .If t J -I.P 4 I J. ’ (j i • *.- ; -I’ . if ' ■ I z J a f. 1 L r 4 4?’ .J ’h I J I I » I I s Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood graduate and long-time Lakewood Public Schools teacher Matt Aldrich officially starts his tenure as the new Lakewood High School Athletic Director the beginning of AugusL but he’s already working to settle into his new position. Aldrich was named the high school athletic director after going through the interview process June. He replaces Mike Quinn who spent a decade leading Lake­ wood athletics after 15 years in the same position at Gibraltar Carlson. Aldrich didn’t have much time for men: toring from the previous AD, but is still in contact with Quinn whose retirement officially began July 1. Aldrich said he has a lot of folks to lean on as he acclimates to the job including middle school athletic director Brienne Guiles, director of curric­ ulum Lauren Christensen, a former athletic director herself, and Amanda Evans, the athletic secretary at the high school. Aldrich graduated from Lakewood High School in 2002. He played a couple seasons offootball andbasketball and was a baseball player for four years in high school. That 2002 Lakewood varsity baseball team his senior season reached the MHSAA Division 2 State Semifinals with Aldrich at third base. He went on to earn his teaching degree fi-om Spring Arbor University, and then af­ ter some time working in insurance, finally found a career teaching students. He spent five years as a third grade teacher and spent years teaching fourth and fifth graders as well. He spent the past year as a technology instructor at Lakewood Middle School. He is married to Allison Aldrich, the current Lakewood Middle School principal. Together they have five children who Matt said are into nearly eveiy single sport on the slate between them. Matt earned his masters in administration and educational leadership from Grand Canyon University in 2022. “It has always been on the horizon to maybe one day do thaL*’ Matt said. “I see how my wife can impact a school and I guess I want an opportunity to do that as well - to make a bigger impact in the com­ munity. So, as a classroom teacher, which I was for five years, you impact your 24-25 students, but I am hoping to make a wider impact as an administrator.” “For me, athletics is really an extension of the classroom 1 would say, where kids can really learn life lessons in real time,” he added. “That is the draw. It is just good for kids to learn hard work, preparation, being a part ofa team, sacrificing. All those values that you learn in life ofafter school they get a glimpse of before they get there.” The Vikings have had some big success in recent years especially in sports like volley­ ball, wrestling and cheerleading, that Matt will try to build on, and ±ere are certainly some challenges ahead. The Lakewood programs are still adjust­ ing to being a part of the Capital Area Ac­ tivities Conference White Division where it is no longer one of the biggest schools in the conference as it was in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference a few years ago. He is excited to see second-year head coach Tim Swore continue to build up the Viking football program. A small project he sees on the horizon is making the L^ewood High School weight room a more hospitable place. Hopefully decorating white walls with some graphics and making sure the student-athletes really have the up to date equipment they need. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Pursuant to provisions in MCL 211.7cc (19), MCL 211.7b. MCL 211.7U and MCL 11.53b. the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 22. 2025 at 10:QQ a.m in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan to consider appeals related to Poverty Exemptions and to Correct Qualified Errors. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)948-2194 r < 1 k 1 I - 4 J A) 4 I Matthew Aidrich has been named the new Lakewood High School Athletic Director. Photo provided as well. deSeriere is currently an assistant coach with the women’s wrestling program at Chadron State College in Chadron, Neb. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30157-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Daniel Richard Greer. Date of birth: 2-7-1958 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Daniel Richard Greer, died 2-13-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robin Frohlich, 1600 W. Dowling Road, Dowling, Ml 49050^ personal repres'ehlafive, orto bolh the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/07/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Robin Frohlich 1600 W. Dowling Road Dowling, Ml 49050 269-953-4423 SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting July 8,2025 Meeting called to order 6:34 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda/consent agenda Discussed emergency svc, ESTA, zoning, recycling, Board of Review Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received Motion to adjourn 7:31 pm Submitted, David J. Olson - Clerk A big project ahead for ±e Vikings is con­ tinuing to work to find a way to refurbish the track at Unity Field to allow athletes to compete on their home turf again. Attested to by Jim Partridge - Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS AT AUGUST 6,2025 MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on August 6, 2025, which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this public hearing are as follows: 1. § 220-5-3.H of the Rutland Charter Township Code (in Article V of the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to the keeping of livestock as a special land use in the CR Country Residential District is proposed to be amended so as to allow the Planning Commission to approve a special land use permit for the keeping of a maximum of 12 hens and chickens on a lot with an area of less than 3 acres but at least 1 acre, pursuant to the otherwise applicable approv­ able standards and requirements: other minor terminology changes are also proposed. The Rutland Charter Township Code. Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above-referenced proposed zoning text amendment(s), may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify the proposed amendment(s) at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 I A �t 10 Thursday, July 17, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER feTATE OF lAltHlGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY, HASTINGS. MICH. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-3007-DE William Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Christine E. Hill. Date of birth: 1/11/1948 TO ALL CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that Dawn Kepler has been appointed Personal Representative for the estate of Christine E. Hill 2078 Bristol Rd., Dowling, Mich. 49050. All persons having claims against said deceased are required to present their claims within 4 months of the date of this notice or said claims will be barred forever. Claims must be presented to or mailed to Dawn Kepler at 1670 Otto Rd., Charlotte, Mich. 48813 or contact at 517-588-1641, or filed with Barry County Probate Court Hastings, MICH 49058. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Christine E. Hill, died 3/7/2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn Kepler personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dawn Kepler 1670 Otto Rd., Charlotte, Ml 48813 FORECLOSURE NOTICE ATTENTION TO HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than ninety (96) days ago, 0 if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Notice of Lien at the telephone number stated in this notice. Default has been made by Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler (the "Owner*), in the terms and conditions of the recorded Master Deed for Thomapple Hills Site Condominiums located in the Township of Thomapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan dated November 18, 1992, recorded in Liber 560, Page 417, Barry County, Michigan records, as amended, by reason of Owner's failure to pay annual dues and other sums owed to THORNAPPLE HILLS SITE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the ‘Association"). A Notice of Lien for nonp^ment of Association assessments (“Notice of Lien") was recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on April 7. 2025, as Instrument No. 2025-002828. and has been served upon the Owner. The amount owed under the Notice of Lien as of the date of this Notice is Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($4,692.50). Notice of foreclosure by advertisement - notice is given under Section 3212 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212 and under the power of sale contained in the Master Deed for Thornapple Hills Site Condominiums dated November 18,1992, recorded in Bany County, Michigan records, that the above Notice of Lien will be foreclosed by a sale of the liened premises, or some part of them, at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, (that being the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058), starting promptly at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 14th day of August, 2025. The amount due on the Notice of Lien may be greater on the day of the sale and may include interest, costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees, and also any sums w^ich may be paid by the Association in order to NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION protect its interests. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the premises. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the County Register of Deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: Unit 6, Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, Bar^ County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5, and amendments thereto, if any, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the Master Deed, as amended, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended; PPN: 08-14-185-006-00 Commonly known as: 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr., Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the premises are determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the premises is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, then under applicable law, including MCL 600.3278, the owner of the premises will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the foreclosure sale and/or to the Association for damaging the premises during the redemption period. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sate may )e rescinded by the undersigned. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: July 8,2025 Stacey A. George, Attorney for Thornapple Hills Site Condominium Association VARNUM P.O. Box 352 Gcand Rapids, Michigan 49501 (616) 336-6000 oa-0^ - -. A Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. July 30, 2025 for the following project. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web siteatwww.banycrc.org. Exterior Painting of (3) Buildings at the Barry CRC The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in ±e best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY wwv/.HastingsBanner.com r',- Two-year-old trotters set records at fair racetrack ’’nnofltyrp Z 61 i am « ifii ? n V T 9 Brett Bremer Sports Editor c One got broke and one got shattered. A pair of track records fell in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair in Hastings Sunday as a couple of two-year-old trotters had the fastest runs ever on the 35-year-old track. In the third race of the day John’s Baby Colt driven by Bart Stimer won the Michigan Bred Colt Stakes 2-year-old Colt Trot with a time of 2:01.3 breaking the track record by nearly four seconds. The previous record was set in 2023 at 2:05.1 in the 1-mile race on the halfmile track. John’s Baby Colt is owned by Raelee Beecher and trained by John Beecher Jr. That record run came on the heels of Weezabouttofindout setting a new track record in the Michigan Bred Colt Stakes 2-year-old Filly Trot of2:04.2 in the sec­ ond race of the day. That bested another 2023 record which was set at 2:04.3. Justin Irvine was the driver on both of those record runs in 2023. Kent Hess drove Weezabouttofindout to the victory Sunday. He also trained the horse owned by Ted Boschma. Sunday was the second of two days of Michigan Hamess Horsemen’s Associ­ ation racing at the fair. Sunday’s card included 16 races fol­ lowing 15 races Saturday. July 12, 2025 MHHA Winners Race 1 MIFS 2FT: Global Time Race 2 MIFS 2FT: Jk Bucket Of Fries Race 3 MIFS 2CT: Kaa Dee Arthur Race 4 MIFS 2CT: Powerful Ending Race 5 MIFS 2FP: She Said She;s Bad Race 6 MIFS 2FP: Maize N Boo Race 7 MIFS 2CP: Letsgo Gibbs Race 8 MIFS 2CP: Ena Mega Delight Race 10: MIFS 3FT: Fireball Kate Race 11 MIFS 3CT: New Plan Stan Race 12 MIFS 3CT: Paragon Magicway Race 13 MIFS 3FP: Taylor Dawn Race 14MIFS3CP: Ena Gottabebondi Race 15 MIFS 3CP: Blue Eyed Bondi July 13, 2025 MHHA Winners , Race 1 MIFS 2FT: Special Credit Race 2 MIFS 2FT: Weezabouttofindout i I I I i ( I 1 f i 4 zS *I No one else is even close as John's Baby Colt driven by Bart Stimer sets a track record at the Barry County Fair in Hastings Sunday in the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association Michigan Bred Colt Stakes 2-year-old Colt Trot. The team clocked in with a time of 2:01.3, breaking the track record by nearly four seconds. 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GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6S6ANNER.COM I K * < S' u ft I 1 .1 t 7. ;iag»w«i ■> M. 1 r \ f • • & t t HIGHWAY M-66. 6600 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or'to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17,2025 File No. 25-008915 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (07-17)(08-07) 4 >• •4 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Derek Morris, an unmarried man and Sara Juarez, an unmarried woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Equity Prime Mortgage LLC., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2023 and recorded October 4, 2023 in Instrument Number 2023-007868 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded on July 7, 2025, in Instrument Number 2025-005506, Bariy County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two and 41/100 Dollars ($223,962.41). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: THE EAST 200 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, THAT LAYS NORTH OF fc»IAg"J* >■>*■■1 ■ I I- SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - «• • t I I y , BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. a 1 r » Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA x> that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of 236, MCL 600.3212, the mortgaged premises, i k I or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check ••• *< . >K I t. > ** X 1 ■ I at the place of holding the circuit court in _. .M. ? on July 31, 2025. The amount due on the ; r?^'- -^9*51 to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to s t f* l»l»> 4 *<MU . t A mortgage may be greater on the day of the does not automatically entitle the purchaser - •» '•a * .• »>*** > sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale > •* »w Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, .-! I r* ■■ ’X A 9 t ?- y ill >• I .* e 4 Kent Hess drives Weezabouttofindout to a track record in the Michigan Bred Colt Stakes 2-year-old Filly Trot Sunday at the Barry County Fair in Hastings. The team tallied a time of 2:04.2. r I J u e >l3: « I, i'J X-. ,.A . • hL ( X re Sabrina L. Wright, single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date TK cheer jirogram planning pickleball tournament of mortgage: March 29, 2022 Recorded on March 31, 2022, in Document No. 2022- 003411, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on May 29, 2025, in Document No. 2025-004462, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): M & T Bank Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety- Six and Mortgaged 27/100 Dollars premises: ($164,996.27) Situated in The Thornapple Kellogg cheer program is hosting the first of what it hopes to be an annual pickleball Tournament fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 2, at Yankee Springs Township Park. Sign-up is going on now and a link for online sign-up can be found on the Chamberlain's Addition to the TK athletics Facebook page. A team’s spot is confirmed once both ±e online registration form and payment have been received. The bracket style tournament is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry is $50 for teams oftwo. All ages 7, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 236 W Nelson St, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the -f -LiosriJffJocTjjoaBi>>}n * .M* ( k 5'5 is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. M & T Bank Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Ti :5>: i 2£ ]n'>n.jf’■ I 1 *A I 0^’ I f n :IU^ rS^ «> I r±“ V are welcome. In addition to ±e tournament play, there will be a skills competition, raffles, silent auction, food and more. ® Ssffl S<r -amf ■jfflOOl & < Jj I •V *|VV?^ T* r w nt’! J •t a SX*.. 1 M-' I I____ L-Mi ’’A’Ai I -1^ fii s Tss;? I I ’>■ Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run sign-ups ongoing I I I I I s ?] d 2 b*! K I 1 I L 1 % Ev;*.; i I A I A> Sports Editor 600.3238. If the above referenced property Q&' I*** 600.3241 a(b) or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL ,.G I bp&zafflot A vcd ' 1 ' >• Brett Bremer 1565878 (07-03)(07-24) , f date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL whichever is later; 1 J City, the recorded plat in Liber 1 of Plats, Page Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 IF «3 : rfiB3jA.3gfl Barry formerly Village of Hastings, according to notice, I, |r^- I J County, and described as: Lot 5, Block 6, sw J either of which may charge a fee for this information. Mortgagor(s): ?• 4? I MORTGAGE: J JiS-J £ contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, :i I Registration is already underway for the annual Hastings Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run as a part of the annual celebration in downtown Hast­ ings the final weekend of August. The race is set for Saturday, Aug. 23. The cost to participate in the 5K Run/ Walk is $35 for those over 18 and $25 for those 18 years old or younger. The price increases beginning Aug. 1 for those over 18. Registration can be done online at the Hastings Summerfest page of runsignup.com. The free kids 1-mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. There will be free T-shirts for the kids. Adults receive a 5K race T-shirt as part of their registration. Sign-up for the fun run can be done on runsignup, com as well. Packet pick-up and late registration for the race can be done Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ±e Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center. Day of packet pick-up and late registration will be held at Thomapple Plaza from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for the 5K and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the fun 9 I >« ./ftJ I « •F-**?* d ’W>h J 4 I * t'J f 2 I run Aug. 23. The 5K race opens at the comer of Railroad Street and State Street in downtown Hastings and mostly follows the riverfront before returning to finish at Thomapple Plaza. The race, hosted by the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center, will take off at 8 a.m. All proceeds go to the Corwell Health Foundation at Pennock Hospital to reinvest in programs offered through the Pennock Wellness Center. 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Though volunteers are still tallying the final numbers and reflecting on the week, organizers agree this year’s fair was one of the best yet. “It was a good turnout it really was a good fair,” said Barry County teSr 1 ai'I iyJjJD* ecfUmberiT no ! 9 vtoloQSiq ii'L''' 1 'biih x^odmi.' u;; £2^ • •• < i -joi Hiv ait adtrr 5^)£»ta , 1 . * 4 H Dft? I boaoiBi >Er I tat g'TBoy uriJ I 'TTut boQ^ fi 1 • . * ft 4i I /I 4 i uc B3OJ H ■u f 4• s ■! ■ '4 riliw « ; 34 - a 1i 5^? JI I I I I < * J ) ** A local advocacy group assembled last Thursday in Hastings as part of a nation­ wide network of rallies and protests. The non-partisan group MI Barry County Indivisible organized a rally to coincide with the national network of “Good Trouble Lives On” events, which was in honor of 17-term United States Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis of Georgia. Last Thursday marked the five-year anni­ versary of Lewis’s passing. Rep. Lewis was known for his advoca­ cy, which he labeled “good trouble.” This phrase was in reference to the fact that Lewis’s political action was, at times, dis­ ruptive, but it was ultimately for the greater good. “We like to think that’s what we’re doing, too,” said Ed Szumowksi, one of the co-leaders of Ml Barry County Indivisible. “We’re not out there trying to stir up nega­ tivity or hatred or bashing people as much as we are trying to point out to people what the values of the constitution are, what the values of freedom are and how many of the See RALLY on 2 I S- I 1 f \ •• • 41..I ” i I i i 1 t I i J 1 f j f I K * s f I 4 I* I ( I •■n’* a 9^^ c; r ( I BT < 1 ■* VI « »» f. iiL* E r J f J 4 / f! I Ir 5 «1 c ? _2L2‘‘ ’ ■IT I* s •.o.. .V I 4 ■WE '* I- L$ F . * « If .1 • •f X A' I > '• I 9 f ■ « I I I I L Lk;^' ■ . <- 4- •, .« 4 1 ui - ’‘f ■•• . ^■ *J f 1?*/' •/ < I A :u^ ■f e *• r. •• * V ft Protesters gathered in Hastings last Thursday for the "Good Trouble Lives On" rally and protest. Courtesy photo 1 inWHU I "o 4 4 « I 7 T e e 110 1 t 1 0 1 e 'A \ A M * « r ' 'A w * * ♦ Jt *B I •~Ww <4 wr I «■ w «■ «• * •< •'t: ■IV V V* : ■ '«• 6 i^ w QB ^4 -«an *'-WW « J s "■MV \ «"«■» s/?T. H" □ * • I 3 Ian Rees, CPA, presented o commissioners on Tuesday with r* =? s '^1 I <*v * Ir ' V «• Barry County's annual financial report. The county received a clean, unmodified opinion. Photo by Molly Macleod administrator, clerk, treasurer, anybody could have done better Barry County’s finances to receive a better opinion.” received a clean bill of health Additionally, the county has this week. Ian Rees, CPA, of maintained its AA credit rating. Gabridge and Co. presented Rees took commissioners commissioners with the coun­ through the highlights on the ty’s annual financial report at 149-page report. As of Dec. 31, Tuesday’s Barry County Board 2024, the county exceeded its of Commissioners meeting. liabilities and deferred inflows The report assigns Barry of resources by $82,808,962 County an unmodified opinion, — an increase of $12,196,990 the highest rating a governmen­ from last year. Of that amount, tal unit can achieve during an $25,380,162 is unrestricted audit. funds. “It’s the best opinion the coun­ The county’s governmental ty could receive,” Rees said. funds ended with a fund bal­ “So in essence, you passed the ance of $26,760,167 at the close audit. There’s nothing that the of the fiscal year. That is an '♦ SI ' f * ?' T* kk «Mv w J A motorcycle and semi-truck crashed in Baltimore township on Tuesday morning, according to Barry Coimty Sheriff Dar Leaf. Leaf said a female motorcycle rider was injured after collid­ ing with a semi around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22. The crash occurred at M-37 and Dowling Road in Baltimore Township. The semi-truck was traveling westbound on Dowling Road and stopped at the stop sign. Leaf said. The motorcycle was travel­ ing northbound on M-37 behind a pickup buck. After the pickup slowed down to turn on Dowling Road, the semi reportedly pulled out in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle, still traveling north, then collided with the back of the semi. The female rider was transportSee CRASH on 2 County receives clean audit for 2024 r MOLLY MACLEOD Editor «*«■ - « MOLLY MACLEOD Editor t r t> One injured in Tuesday crash iimiiiiiii i" ,f " e *vin , • » 0 r s i teBi cpndgeh 0! DQisrVep aTefaetoiA <IO|(| VBBtiuoO laeioiq b^^i . .r L' J v.‘ Banner. JAYSON BUSSA Contributing Writer 1 f. o “All in all, it was a good fair for everybody,” he said. Those already missing the fair can look forward to next year. The 173rd Annual Barry County Fair is slated to take place July 18-25, 2026. For more coverage on this year’s Barry County Fair, look to the Thursday, Aug. 7, edition of The Local group stages rally to coincide with similar events around the country .A > year’s theme for the fair, and Barry County youth held up their end of the bargain. The final totals for this year’s large and small livestock sales are still being tallied, but Redman said each sale is expected to set records. Redman could confirm the large livestock sale total will be north of $1 million. He said small livestock sales were up roughly 30% from last year. — w<*« 3 Fair Board President Dennis Redman. Despite some rain on Thursday and Saturday, Redman said he saw a large turnout throughout the fair. “Tuesday was a good day, Wednesday was a good day, Thursday we got rained out a little bit, Friday was a good day, and then Saturday we got rained out a little bit,” Redman said.. “Kids Rock the Country” was this •* si. * _ J ] J tap »] T to W '."t *«* 5 J increase of $1,153,783 from last year. $2,236,311 of that fund balance is unrestricted. The general fund’s total fund balance tallied in at $4,961,160, a decrease of $4,878 when compared to the prior year. At the end of the year, the unas­ signed portion of the fund bal­ ance in the general fund was $2,236,311, approximately 10% of total general fund expendi­ tures and transfers out for the year. Rees said 10% is typical for counties of Barry County’s size. The county’s capital assets totaled $55,155,603 at the end See CLEAN AUDIT on 2 �J I ff fyj. 9 4^ 9 X t.- 2 Thursday, July 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER « F’: aiVfcH.EVeR BF / Continued from Page 1 JI f TO MAKE SO MF NOISE / policies of the current administration are going against those freedoms. The group has ongoing efforts, too. staging protests on the Barry County Courthouse lawn on the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. While Thursday’s “Good Trouble Lives On" rally didn’t pull as many participants as last month’s “No Kings" rally at the Thomapple Plaza, Szumowski said that the group will continue driving home their point and also attempting to meet with *E AND GET IN TROUBLE. NECESSARY, 'rhouBLEi *7'*** * ’ f I K ’ * , ‘ ] *1 • The “Good Trouble Lives On'^ra/lies across the country were held on July 17, marking the fifth-year anniversary of the passing of long-time U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Courtesy photo SHOP LOCAL B<« «b V .1 A n t 11 IB ^1 J INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. ■12 'I » k I 1 I I I l' C .A U2 IA B t>T«® Group < THE HASTINGS BANNER * tr ;r I i 4b Sanitary sewer briefly overflows in Carlton Two. * i a i ’ J 4 * r A' If « I, 4« ft » «> * J a ; >» i' u A sanitary sewer overflow was discovered on the evenin of Friday, July 18, in Carlton Township, according to wastewa* ter officials. Officials say the overflow was caused by a mechanical issue. The issue was quickly corrected that same evening. Mike Stephens of Guardian Wastewater Services said the overflow only affected land at the aeration treatment facility. No surface waters were affected by the overflow. a I i > •4 J fft*' c I( ed to a local hospital via Aero Med. Leaf said she was alert and conscious at the scene. “At that time, they didn’t think there were any life-threatening injuries," Leaf said. There were no further updates on the rider’s condition as of press time. Leaf said the rider’s helmet left a dent on the semi. “This was a classic ‘motorcycle helmet saves the day,’" Leaf said. Agencies responding to Tuesday’s accident include the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the Michigan State Police, the Michigan Department of Transportation, Barry County Central Dispatch and local fire and emergency services. . * «' Al. I* Q .-J-” 1* -yj' J . * I m* it # I I VJ I > ft I 1 *> UJ •X A —I r At J J X I I I*"; ... • •»* •r- n \ J r ? J .t i: .!.• t ■0- r« 9 { r* * t' ‘ In"*"' I ft >% .1 t r r I / 4 ( iI 'i- .ft ■tZ 1 t 4 '•I .A ! I 1/ A 7 J ■■ 1. ... : r r .X J I tr CLEAN AUDIT I Continued from Page 1 y f : JC" 4 ♦» * 4 Zj- f Z I ,«r 4:'' / , ’ f* of 2024, increasing from 549,629,943 in 2023. Rees pointed out that the county reduced its long-term debt last year by $2,619,334, bringing the toUl down to $17,532,532. Rees lauded county employees for their help throughout the auditing pro­ cess. “It was very easy to work with your treasurer and administrator and every­ body," Rees said. A full copy of the 2024 financial report can be found on the county’s website, BarryCounty.org. r • ' s lilt' ' 1 I ■.r >•* 4 f b; 1 * iV 1 A r I f :i» r J v;>» I I > T < 1* I i •? r I I... V .<V- 1 •u* ..• 4 1 4 ** ft* - > I 1 < J 1 n A f I I 1 ir * 4 • » . rrr . 4 ■^ s. it J I - .J » '0 I »-• . . I I .b. *J I** I®'. V > c MM t 5v >'» u ESSiJ r' U.S. Representative John Moolenaar (R-Caledonia) “He's hidingjust like they all are, Szumowski said. “They're too afraid to talk to people that don't kiss the ring but we're willing to work on it. “Good Trouble Lives On" rallies were held across the country, and Szumowski said that the sheer num­ bers of protesters who coordinated their efforts have helped to gain momentum. “If you have 1,500 rallies across the country, it gets publicity," he said. “There were stories in the national news, and if it were just in Barry County, it probably wouldn't have." > •. 1 Continued from Page 1 I I WWW HastingsBanner com CRASH Spend it here. Keep it here. t ft' I I 7 RALLY j 4 L ' * . 4 f <* I t z / SAVE THE DATE e»' * I I 5' 1 ft** * 1 -► 1 r <» . IP- f .t) a J :• 'll - t 4 t <.-T 1. .• f i/r,; ha; I- >I i U.‘ " ! 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Published Thursday. $78/yr. or $14/mo Barry County.................. ft . » V » •’C- '1 4 ft « V If .• �SA Ki 9 J ■I f', ’tT <— www.HastingsBanner.com I ’r j > A Freeport Homecoming offers eclectic fun this weekend I 4 ’'i < 'r 4 r 9^ I* » * Consumers official states eagles nest not found near solar farm project 9 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer <5 SV I between the solar farm, which is currently under construction, and any known eagle nests. AWe're very careful," he said. “We ow all the rules. Moore added that a statement tfom the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was included in the company's initial application to the county. But. the issue resurfaced at Johnstovsm TovMiship meeting June IL when Hope Township resident Mike Goddard expressed his concern about the impact the solar farm might have on the local bald and golden eagle population. Al the June 11 meeting. Goddard said the federal Bald and Golden Ea­ gle Protect Act first enacted in 1940. restricts any development that might impact or interfere with the eagles' breeding, shelte^g or eating habitats. Then, anolherlocal resident report­ edly provided photos of eagles in the area at die next township meeting on Julv9. Despite following up on tips by local If bald eagles are nesting in or near the Spring Creek solar farm projecu Consumers Energy officials say they haven't been able to find and record them. Gregory Moore, a community affairs representative with Consum­ ers Energy, updated both the Barry Countvft Board of Commissioners and the Johnstown Township Board of Trustees during recent meetings earlier this month. We've seen nothing,” Moore said at the county meeting July 8. That message didn't change after he also attended the Johnstown Township meeting a day later. No. we've found no e\idence of eagle nests in the area,” he added. “To date, nothing has been found w ith the information we've been provided. I think our designers did a good job of slaying awa) from sensitive areas.” As part of the project, Moore said Consumers Energy officials have sought to keep a 600-fooi bufl'er zone t A i I w V. fl aA’ ff «• I \ V ii, »• XI s V 5 % Mx?'* Sm Af •s f '4 W ■ s ! tir H ♦ < A group of kids compete in a turtle race as part of the Freeport Homecoming . ‘’VJ! ' •7 « . 3 A > **» celebration. Organizers provide turtles or participants can race their own. The next Freeport Homecoming is scheduled for July 26 File photo by Jayson Bussa 9 I i'. Jayson Bussa Cwtfibuting Writer 1 I Many decades ago, the Freeport Homecoming event featured activities like pig w resiling and rolling a giant hay bale down the road. While some of its more vintage activ­ ities may have been deemed too danger­ ous and phased out over time, the annual event has persevered and still offers some classic small town summer fun. The annual celebration, put on by local 50 HcX 3) nonprofit Freeport Good­ works, takes place on Saturday, July 26, in dow ntown Freeport and serves as the cure for the common festival. While Freeport Homecoming does feature a large car show that overtakes Division Street with typically over 100 vehicles, the celebration also features more offbeat activities like turtle racing and chicken poop bingo. Today’s edition of Freeport Homecoming serves as an effective way of bringing outsiders into the small town and boosting local businesses. But, the event has its roots that stretch back to the early 1900s, where it started as a village picnic and grew from there. The festival provides a mix of modem Freeport along with the nostalgic charm that has stuck around since those early village picnics. It's a lot for the town* to have the influx of people there but everyone is really great," said Maddison Buehler, one of the event’s organizers. “They know that we’re all small businesses and there might be a wait for things but we all try to accommodate as much as we can for anyone who wants to be involved." The car show is typically the center piece of the annual event, featuring 4-fool trophies that are sponsored and handed out by local businesses. These businesses decide who gets to take home their golden prize. V ■. . 44 ** Lu *. fl r .'J - k ......... ' '■s M .: • .’xUj Z r I i: 7 * 1 ij. * I s I H n i.S I t J .•-S' s $ 1 J J,.,, * i A / r I I < I 4 1., I z r r*. t i b X 1 > z > i ■’ I ■’51 »7 I AI r ft. Lf J « I f 1 i ' ' 1' I ha ' J ' k i 1 I , i ri' cB 4* J ? H ( -5V{ » R I Vr ♦ J ft I J I I t I 1 1 1 r A X I f ^7!', fta»a '* i <11I 1 Anh M» I t FMHnri « IM I « » t r « *« * ft4( t . to ft** 4 I ■ i ■ ? lb * 9 * I' - jCC’ r r/, JL i ft I For a town the size of Freeport, the car show is a strong draw for enthusiasts throughout greater Grand Rapids. “We need a longer Main Street for (the car show)," Buehler said with a laugh. “It’s growing and we love it. We love the fact that every one is willing to come to our small town and support the town. It’s just really good for the community that day." New to this year’s lineup is hay bale tossing, a re-imagined version of a past Homecoming favorite. This lime, adults will compete to see who can toss a bale the highest, while kids will aim for dis­ tance with a smaller bale. “We’re excited to have it and be able to offer it and hope that it keeps people around for the second half of the day so everyone can enjoy the live bands we have and then the food truck we have that night,” Buehler said. Another reluming favorite is the tur­ tle derby, held at the Blough Auto lot. Participants are either provided a turtle or bring their own. The goal is to be the first turtle to run out of a marked circle. The day’s schedule is full of fami­ ly-friendly events, including a kiddy car show, chicken poop bingo, a com hole tournament, kids' games, swings on the community center lawn and a horseshoe tournament. For those interested in local history, the two-story' Freeport Historical Soci­ ety Museum will be open from noon to 3 p.m. with free admission. The group will also offer free water and popcorn and will have books on local history available for purchase. Live music begins at 5 p.m., with performances by The Blind Squirrels, Jordan Gerard and the Consequence, and Stevie Reidz and Company. “We’ve always had a really great, supporting community," Buehler said. I I * 11 ;A * > 'U. I ', •p Despite added work, M-43 culvert project remains on schedule I « 4 J L S' 1 1 Dennls Mansfield Staff Writer r 7 *3* t i f f I * X. ** • ? I I 1 > I 1 t ♦ i I -Ht I I a J »• .J. ■' « > I I J ■ r «ri I * i f -f ‘ r.# » 1 e r M i A n ? lUh”? * * > • ♦' I >->v'T 9 V. 7 ’ 4 • J I ^<vri7 >i4 4 1 r M ' 9. 4 V: <) y - I is'fl 1 k B I aiiu »1OVJ a • If f: s? I I » w 9 a r At; 1 I I t V. 5 55SBa«I '4 1 I ri. 1 fl 1^6 4 A A t St I i.c f .f Il k M ■ I I C-. 1 * «• w.> ft J A jj I I I I J I X 4 I ■7 F I • ■s' * y? yi ' ((F ♦i k •( !V *> tfT 7-‘‘ I i) a Z /G z I E < 1 The addition of a second culvert to the ongoing project on M-43, south of Delton, should not result in any delays for motorists traveling through Ihc area, according to county and stale officials. The $1.5 million project funded by the Michigan Department of Trans­ portation originally called for the replacemem ofthe aging Watson Drain culvert under Sprague Road and M-43. a.s w ell as resurfacing of a section of roadway and other improvements, about three-quarters of a mile north of Osborne Road. But. officials recently announced an addition to the project. ".A second culvert about 500 feel south ofthe box culvert is being add­ ed," said John Richard, MDOT Grand Region media representative. “But we are still on schedule to have everything open by early August. Jim Dull. Barry County drain commissioner, said the installation of the second culvert, which will allow turtles to more safely travel back and forth under the roadway, was set to be completed and a bulk of the project finished by Friday, July 26. “It was kind of out of the blue," Dull said, referring to the addition ofthe sec­ ond culvert. “(But) they're planning on hitting the (July) 26th deadline. The road should be open by Monday (July 28)," During the installation of the new culverts, officials had maintained access to the north and south of the culvert, though through-traffic was de«* f 7 u ■ I '.■■ "W* — •»* I ~n----- r '* A map indicates the location of an upcoming Michigan Department of Transportation project to replace the aging Watson Drain culvert under Sprague Road and M-43. about three-quarters of a mile north of Osborne Road Map courtesy of MOOT loured at Milo Road and Delton Road. According to Dull, the original concrete culvert being replaced possibly dates back to the 1920s, adding the most recent efforts to re­ inforce the structure occurred about 30-40 years ago when a steel culvert was “jammed in there" to allow for the roadway to be widened. Efforts to replace the structure reportedly started in 2017-18, with plans for a new 7-fool-wide, 6-foot-lal I concrete culvert agreed upon last fail. The project to install the new cul verts got underway shortly after the end of the 2024-25 school year. And, while a bulk of the work will soon be completed, Dul I said the final resurfacing of the affected roadway won’t be done until sometime in mid-August. I ,fr' > 4 See EAGLES' NEST on 6 Hastings Schools looks to BISD for regional enhancement millage MOLLY MACLEOD on a l-milL lO-year millage. Unlike money generated from a bond issue, funds generated from a regional enhancement millage can be used for almost anything — including hiring support staff. Bond funding is typically constricted in its uses, often only for building and facility improvements. Delton Kellogg Schools will vote whether to support the millage or not at next month’s board of education meeting. From there, the final hurdle is a vote from the BISD board. If the millage goes to the ballot and passes, BISD would disseminate the funds generated to DKS and HASS. DKS and HASS will create an agree­ ment for how those funds will be distributed. Editor Hastings Area School System is getting the ball rolling for a regional enhancement millage that could hit ballot boxes as early as lliis November. The l-mill. lO-year regional enhancemenlmillage, ifapprov ed, would allow another source of funding for the schools under the Bany Intermediate School District umbrella which includes Hastings Area Schools and Delton Kellogg Schools. BISD residents responded to surveys sent out this spring asking voters ifthey would support a regional enhancement millage and, if so, how' much they would be willing to pay. After a meet­ ing last month between the superinten­ dents and the ISD, stakeholders settled Hastings BOE approves contracts ahead of new school year Molly Macleod ihan^in recent years. It's kind of hard to negotiate a contract when you don’t have any money," said board president Luke Haywood. And we don't know' what’s coming from the state," Superintendent Nick Damico added. And I applaud our teams for finding some middles, because it was challenging with all the variables,” Haywood said. ftWe did a I-year contract because of the unknowns. We don’t know what our fund­ ing is, we don’t know what our enrollment is, and we hope that we can get the budget back on track again next year and maybe we can improve the position for our teachers and employees. One conlraci approved by board mem­ bers on Monday includes that of Super­ intendent Damico. Damico received an elTective" rating during his evaluation last month, the highest rating a superintendent can receive. Consistent wiihiothcrdislrict staff, Dam­ ico will receive a 2% raise in the 2025-26 school year, netting $163,200 a year. Damico’s contract now extends through the end of the 2027-28 school year. There were no other changes to his contract, which was adopted upon his hire at the end of the 2023-24 school year. Haywood said Damico’s superintendent evaluation was a productive meeting, with board members sharing feedback with the superintendent. . We’re truly iHsed to have Nick with us. We really appreciate his leadership and look fonvard to many more years to come," Haywood said. Editor ki The Hastings Area School System Board of Education approved a myriad of employee contracts on Monday, July 21. The move marks one ofthe final steps checked off ahead of the 2025-26 school year, which starts Monday. Aug. 18. Board members voted unanimously on Monday to approve a I-year master agreement with the Hastings Education Association, fhe agreement calls for 2% raises for all teachers and corrects pay scale freezes for 45 teachers implemented in the early 2010s. For each of the 2025-2026 and 20262027 school years, eligible teachers will advance two steps on the salary schedule: one step as part oftheir normal year-to-year progression and one additional step as a restoration of a previously w ithheld step. Teachers who exceed the maximum step on the salary * schedule outlined in the collective bargaining agreement will receive their applicable longevity pay. Teachers no longer employed by the district are not eligible for these step advancements. Another highlight of the master agree­ ment with HE A is stipends for special ed­ ucation teachers. Special ed teachers with credentials can receive a $5,000 stipend. Those working on their credentials can receive $2,500. Board members said they were pleased with the results of the 6-monih negotia­ tion with HEA. Last month, the district approved its budget. With COVID funds running out and enrollment in decline, the district is in a more dire financial position ii J :«r I’ A I M, * -................. '^- w w t e c >4 ... ’’j>’ • ^11 • The Hastings Area School System Board of Education approved several contracts on Monday for district staff ahead of the new school year. One contract approved on Monday includes a master agreement with the Hastings Education Association. Photo by Molly Macleod ♦ ♦ ». e 4 .A t! _ _ t i f .5* .‘4i 3 * • - .' rJ-k Thursday, July 24, 2025 i>£ HASR<SS BANNER I I 1» * �r 0 4 I. 9 Thursday, July 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Holman’s legacy will live on with Hope College athletics Mary Jane Holman, Hope College’s first women’s golf coach and a four-time MIAA champion, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, at the age of 91. On the links, the Hastings native Holman coached the Flying Dutch for seven seasons, beginning in 1991. The Flying Dutch won the first three women’s golf champion­ ships in league history and claimed a fourth crown under her direction in 1996. Holman coached the first AllAmerican in program history and 26 All-MIAA golfers, including four MIAA Most Valuable Golfers: Lisa Stover (1991-1993) and Ellen Colenbrander (1996). Stover earned All-America honors at the 1994 NCAA Division III Championships by tying for fifth in a field of 29 golfers. Holman also served the college in numerous other roles. In 1973, Holman joined the staff as the secretary for the department of kinesiology. She subsequently became the athletic ticket manager. When the Dow Center opened in 1978, Holman became the building’s office manager and facilities coordi­ nator and held that role for 25 years. In 1988, Holman succeeded fac­ ulty member Dr. George Kraft as the Dow Center director when he assumed additional responsibilities as chair of the department of kine­ siology. In 1994, Holman became the director of the DeWitt Tennis Center when it opened. “Jane has just had a tremendous capacity to do work, to do a volume of work and to do it well,” Kraft said in a 1998 Hope College story about Holman’s retirement. “She just is an incredibly able person. She’s doing so many things that it’s just unbelievable. In a sense, it's taking five people to replace her.” Holman was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jim Petersen, and is survived by her husband, Paul Holman; sons Frank (Liz) Petersen and Carl (Patti) Petersen; grandchildren Stephanie (Jamey) Forkins, Courtney (Ben) Glaze, Mitchell Petersen, and Jayden (Rebecca) Petersen. In accordance with Holman’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Arrangements are being han­ dled by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. In Holman’s memory, contri­ butions can be made to Barry Community Hospice in Hastings, Hospice of Michigan, or Serenity Village in Hastings. — BB •^z RW ♦ t6 I I ■ ft int yfo u a 4 4 I . J- I w? .. s ------- 7 1 k I. J 4 •I’ I > 1 I > w w. Mary Jane Holman, a Hastings native who was Hope College’s first women’s golf coach, passed away last week at the age of 91. Hope College Photo 4 Financial FOCUS 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones 5. Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP ® Financial Advisor Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 You Have An Estate Plan Whether You Know It or Not Think estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly? Think again. If you own anything — a home, a car, a savings account, even a pet — you already have an estate plan. The only question is: Did you create it, or will your state do it for you? When someone passes away without an estate plan, state laws take over, deciding who gets what and when. This legal process may not reflect your wishes. That’s why taking control of your assets through a personal estate plan should be a top priority. At its core, estate planning about is clarifying your wishes and making things easier for your heirs. It ensures your assets are distributed your according to designates preferences, who will make decisions on your behalf if you can’t and provides guidance for your care in a medical crisis. Most plans include four key components: This 1. A Will document outlines how your assets should be distributed after your dea± and names an executor to oversee the process in probate court. It can also designate minor guardians for children. Keep in mind that a will doesn’t cover everything certain WWW HastingsBanner com Former COA director named 2025 Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year *.b K * I % ’ * Jr ( I* »V •X >«t I • I 1 • F 1 « )■ «ft -K • < f B y F- 4 L A f J r I -"6 .V j.^ X f J 1 .>? X ft I I t I >'7 _ fl ,•1 1*1 *' » • J 7 r t I y * w * » » lAk-T *1 I I *11. r >•2 V* »T. ■** S ** I H. fii* 1 •4’/c» Ji 4 ■ 5 V I f 7 » 'X K b * Lin 5: r b I z 4 / x‘ f9 * • **-1 ‘ c -«f if 4 . -e .4* F $■ r r :• A J* ik f V* >■ it t! — % aft V .V I 1 X * /1 r4' 7 R’ »•' 1 1 ■■I.'. * >«l '5 .J 11 9 b4 V-J' A k. 1, If 1‘ f-r f - i T A r •fc? r t Jf jT i if •r 4 I- » iw4 » '■^------ i . » A *CS7. X'w a > ,r I t " f J z / I t 1A 'i, u t: I •"hr' 9 4 f ♦ J Tammy Pennington, who served as executive director for the Barry County Commission on Aging from 1987 until 2022, was named this week as the 2025 Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year. File photo ft. i aI •a / -X' I A • \» -£ I transfer on death (TOD) accounts and jointly held property may bypass your will entirely. 2. Power of Attorney If you become you’ II incapacitated, want someone you trust to be able to make decisions on your behalf, A durable power of attorney designates such a person, helping to ensure your bills are paid, your business continues (if you have one) and your wishes are honored. 3. Care Health Directive - Sometimes called a living will, this document spells out your preferences for medical treatment if you’re unable to speak for yourself, It can also designate someone to make health care decisions for you. 4.Beneficiary Designations - Accounts like 401 (k)s, IRAs, and life insurance policies transfer directly to the people you name, regardless of what your will says. It’s essential to review these beneficiary designations regularly, especially after significant life events such as marriage, divorce, death of a spouse or the birth of a child. One common myth is that a will is all you need. But wills only take effect after death; they don’t help if you’re alive but unable to make decisions, Another misconception is that estate planning is only for the wealthy. In truth. planning is about more than money — it’s about making things easier for the people you love during difficult times. An effective estate plan can prevent costly legal battles, reduce confusion and give your loved ones a clear roadmap to follow. It also allows you to leave a legacy that reflects your values and priorities. As your life changes. your estate plan should change along with it. Review your documents every few years or after major life events. It’s often a good idea to seek help with such reviews. Your financial advisor or attorney can guide you through the process, ensuring your plan fits your unique circumstances. In the end, estate planning isn’t just about planning for what happens when you are gone. It’s about feeling confident, knowing that what matters most — your family, your purpose, your legacy — is protected. its Edyvard Jones, employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You consult should your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. The Hastings High School Alumni Association announced this week it has named Tammy Pennington as the 2025 HHS Alumnus of the Year Pennington, former execu­ tive director of Barry County Commission on Aging, graduated in the Class of 1972. She will be hon­ ored at the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 23. After graduating from Hastings High School, Pennington attended Central Michigan University where she received a degree in second­ ary education. She was a substitute teacher in the Hastings Area Schools and Delton Kellogg Schools dis­ tricts for a year. She then worked for the Hastings office of the Mid­ Counties Employment and Training Consortium for over two years. Pennington was named Barry County COA executive director in 1987 a position she held until her retirement in 2022. Penningfon grew COA staff from 18 to 34 indi­ viduals before she retired. Alumni Association representatives say she was instrumental in starting the county’s Meals on Wheels program, adult daycare for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and many other COA programs and activities. Outside of her work, Tammy has volunteered for her church, Barry County Blue Zones, the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation and the Barry County Health Services Network. She is a lifetime member of the Barry County United Way board and the Patient-Family Advocacy Council at Corewell Health - Pennock Hospital. Pennington also served on the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education from 2006 to 2010. The HHS Alumni Association is extending an invitation for all grad­ uates of Hastings High School to attend the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 23. Tickets are available in advance at the Hastings Public Library and The General Store on S. Jefferson Street in Hastings for $30 each until Aug. 15. Tickets include a punch bow! at 4:30 p.m. and a catered dinner at 5:30, along with a short program. The banquet is held at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, 405 M-37 Hwy. — MM 11 1^^ A I.’’* ■-4 *■' ■. i I * M ■h 1 t i i r ’■H ?■ { I .* I 4 ill I ■U r » . tj > 1 r;-’ r; <’ I ; 1 II Tf«'->.i . ' fc i r * . i:2 J r f I - ‘ I r ■ * '■ '1 I I I 7 ^4 <4 . 1 ;■ a ;■ I /** 3 I 004-JT'9 t jtie I I I? I n I r 01 } A ‘bLi- 1 s* 4 I - <*/ r 1 t i, J . 4 1 » jI i » I 1 ) UG fr I ,r^ .V fx i: 1’ t ’■/ill V s 1 » r < k- 4 1, I « 1 Ki <Li;H 7' I J 4 iMT 9. If f - •k » I } t - ( 'i: k •» 4 J t> ‘ /**• I .. s I » ••• *•« d* '. < I *vs•- cn fj , t , 1 / ►4 5 I hiw ‘ ’ ■> w I I 1 M E V I •C J 1 / 5 ' r I < A .1 > a . I I 5 J 4it. i- • >xwv<«^ UJI W4mIi bi^ b y • HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY M I 1 I XT I SCHEDULE * 1 W«^ «? 1 If ( r I f 1 Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, July 24 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1940 film starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart, presented by Terry Dennison, 5 p.m. The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to pow­ er, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil Friday, July 25 - Friday Storytime. 1 I 10:30 a.m. r' r 1^•■i < 1 b Saturday, July 26 - Rockin' Tots, f J 10:30 a.m.; The Ancient Sport of Falconry in Today's World, noon. Monday, July 28 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; Youth Makerspace with 4-H: Cardboard Construction (grades 3-12), 10:30 a.m.; Teen Art Studio (grades 6-12), 1 p.m,; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; walk-in tech help, 2 p.m.; Candy Sushi (grades K-5). 2 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263 zc J U g IS AV r j: s 1 ■^1 '-J , . iiw T. I k L I i 4 I r r ' •!- 1 r w ‘■'S ’’lUw X I h f-b } at T 5 A 6’ i Ti i rv k IL 1' I t u< J: I 1 { k * b . ii. t> -t 'ky^v*'' , t\ •- Ir dj I* ,*i! iwX I i .... .' 'KS... 1 . Ml •“S ■« V X r I I k 1 I 1 I ! t » V-'• 4 I 1 , , Ca •• '-Cf ■ *'.'0 ’I {' r ■J « : A 7?-' k.: ''1-SRI <“ r'.'« * -W t PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I k L r-jf-1 h'S I h It 1 i' ■i k jL i !A ! 1% T 4 Mi f ‘•’5 -JULY 24-31 - I I 52 I Those interested can register for these events and find more I. ...... > i ,7 'I 1- 1 •: I; i s. information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ MR > I I' > I r '-s I July 1-31 — July Storybook Walk; “Emile and the Field” by Kevin Young; illustrated by Chioma Ebinama. Young Emile loves the field close to his home. He loves the trees, the flowers, the grass. But he doesn’t love sharing this field with the other children who come to sled during winter. Can Emile learn to share his beloved field? The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. July 1-31 — Summer Wildflower Trail (free and self-guided). Follow the green trail and enjoy the bright blooms of summer. Thursday, July 24 — Shinrin-Yoku Experience (ages 15-I-, under 18 with an adult), 6;30-8;30 p.m. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Katie Venechuk as she introduces the practice of Shinrin-Yoku (also known as “forest bathing"). Organizers say this restorative series will help participants experience nature in a new way-encouraging you to slow down, notice new things in the world around you and enjoy the peace of nature. Friday, July 25 — Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Thursday, July 31 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for a free social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one. Water is required to hike — this is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. This is a 2.2-mile hike open to all. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreekinstitute.org: “A f fiXxrM /{ :x » ’•r 4 ElA, I : » X a I I »I I. ’t • . 4 ' V ’ s 1 b I 7^ » .•t biL'r I' » • ’^1 iXj 'fl rv n tn r 'X 1* K, rj fl I Ita *• JIftt. % n •t ^■. «. I L . I •fl “Jr, f I, i ••A s I. <1 *1 I ••V • *1 “•..V •> X r (; I 5* I * h ‘;1 1■ A *( I. I h • I .J'X I I •• r. I I '1 (V- 4 x« I I I >» I i. I I I . •«* I* f I! I ■ ' ’" h| pyta 1 t: I <1;J > 'A. - 4 0^ ‘t f — J I’ or' t I Zn I SU A *1 • • t . A ♦ ♦ J I f < 7 < I 5 1 f .XT '••r 4 • , % »F-. 1 V I' ’so 1 ••^5. if' u L W’ -• r*^ �**» 11 4 7 4 3 ; A A Hastings Live series hits midway point of 2025 performance slate ■>aB« f.;i >«k IP \v ' r New lyweds and a puppet and music production are set to take the stage in Hastings, as the city 's Hastings Live Summer Concert Series reaches its halfway point for 2025. Hastings Live programming con­ tinues this week at 11 a-m. to noon on Thursday, July 24. “Palamazoo by Susan Harrison will be at TTiomapple Plaza performing for childrcn, Harrison is the founder of Palamazoo puppet and music pro­ ductions and she continues to wow audiences with upbeat, interactive performances that include a mix of playful original songs, colorful pup­ pet characters, enchanting stories, rhythmic dance, humor and words of wisdom. “I want to come out and play, embrace the day and share the joy, she said. YX O. ‘ P ■if.' Jr BflH ^7T i. Ur-fl 1 ( I ■'> ■* ’ V f ■ft Tt ' B-e« « t • <1 LL **^11 . fli .... 1 •» 4 ♦4 J b j-’ji' 't 9 V I 1. ■ r. ' '.. • fl^ r -U- rW f fl *9 ** '0 -Av I \ 4 •5 4 I I 1*w r 'I 1.1 J iT 4n 1 I[ e A' i { I Fl AL The concert series moves to the Bam County Courthouse lawm for its "Friday at the Founuin” perfor­ mance at noon on Friday. July 25, featuring the Best Day Ever Band U 1 4 i fl 4 I - • , A Cl ^V/ tI 4 *1 ‘ r / t ; 1 t * I M ' H r ! s;? & J ^7 t* *1 •• i < 9 t 'it f' t i f >x x*~ % 1 i 9 I e ¥ c & t ? J ft V 9 ■ > 7» ' •4' -. *> it e / Jt .. *‘,2 * *«» .Ip '•4^ fe IM ■« "■’.fii; bg- > Ifl ; V 9-' r -S'"' ■ a) ' a-: * 4#. •:»'5 I f ' ie tesa;, ; r 9 «. 1 I wsniiH .'•,p I ! I i r/*» ;j?sW 1 ; ■«Sf: k4 ..1^ ' a I fcl 9^ 4** A I 4 * I I •*' < I ( I4t 5^ '1 t9 ♦ •t J ! I « f.-' n ff t . .0' I 4f V .9 fl r‘. 9 0^ ir/' .L|jn J' » .• « t r t I *%p **fc • -fl Z ! (4 J rr 9 I* to » f ■I/-■ ,f r' I 4;*^ fl r « J 9^ 9., i -V \ *' .4 «r K k^ ' .t I > > -' J' , 4 f 9 * * .■I i t I • 1 .f i s/i- ) F •fc I I a* ► , f r I . . : 4 * i r pX- t - t .4 j S’L t -'ii .1 4*' K 1 t ! I i ( X I 1 / .1-^ i". If < J t*- fl. ! f ■iCf* ri > wJ II >A k * 1 > -fl 4 p h VA r 8 v!- t P f I * ► J .cr i (•'« < f > / if. > . A. Jr' .J** J •’ L*' it r ■ 1^ JI 4 4 a '»r • 1 r I J .4>; *1 ‘^.>3 » < f i ( V' >f n r. » r- ■I 3J ! sfr it ’l f. t fI ■si’ a l{ 'fl* * fe. FI ♦ ‘>1' -e* y. • .r 4 •I « r\ i bH 1 4 • •'.41 fl * y/L .9 r it II 1 if * i Y ► i f, _____ i? 5z J /k I t FS*' I -it.- Mtt .V i| , « ' Xi/: ’I ■ ( 2 f >'1 1^ > > ( > c •ir <■ - Larry & Janet Neil will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on July 30th. They were blessed with three children, 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Please help them celebrate with cards. Cards can be mailed to 4905 E. State Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058. CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE Friday, August 1 st & Saturday, August 2nd at 9am. 1330 W State ROAD, Hastings, w k 9 X. Guests to the Hastings Live Summer Concert Series are invited to come soak up some pure sunshine and good vibes with the Best Day Ever Band at noon on Friday, July 25. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. HASS HEADLINES GARAGE SALES HUGE MOVING/YARD SALE-, Fri­ day through Sunday, July 25th-27th and August 1st-3rd at 9am. Antiques, crafts, clothes, scrapbooking items. holiday decorations, some medical supplies, and a lot more. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. *4 Dr. Nick Damico f. t i X* •• «*“ «k. r comprised of newlyweds Benjamin Gauthier on guitar and vocals and Emily Hewitt on lead vocals. Then, on Friday night, Hastings Live will be partnering with the Hastings Performing Arts Center, Thomapple Arts Council and the Grand Rapids Symphony for a spe­ cial performance of “Back To The Future." The HPAC will be hosting the showing of the movie, with the Grand Rapids Symphony perform­ ing the musical sound track live. Unlike all of the rest of Hastings Live events, the Friday night perfor­ mance is a ticketed event and there will not be a performance al the Thomapple Plaza that evening. Guests attending Hastings Live performances are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. A concession stand, operated by vol­ unteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for eve * ning performances. Smoking, vaping, non-sen ice animals and outside alcohol are pro­ hibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live and each show will be held as scheduled, unless there is thunder/lightning. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and dona­ tions from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. — DM Larry & Janet Neil Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary f. i Ji'* 4 V♦ 1 •fl f I 1 ‘iu ■ 1^ * 1 * ' U* X J A ! t A Mi I ■Al I V r* 4 1 A V I rw I t-' •I 1 4 I a J t ? I 4> «* V I! > * 1 R A i < 'W I ft > K.kJltt'C 4' **'• w 4 f •¥* . ■'r T* * ■ *A Fl •A . I T% T1 ItJ . -— ’ I I i < w r ’ 4 M •54;y-- < ( nr to -r L t*.. 9 9 •> I ■*? / I f I < V Palamazoo. a puppet and musical production founded by Susan Harrison, is set to delight children during its performance on Thursday. July 24 Courtesy photos { <? **\ J IL k au < I 1 U, ¥ J //* •#. * f G JjS: X Vi 1 K •S;.. 4 «flak ft! 2^. ANNOUNCEMENT ♦* < 1/ ANNIVERSARY I **-■ 4' s- 5 Thursday, July 24, 2025 f- X* S. HAST^’^GS BAM^ www.HastingsBonnerxom p« • f f f. 1 'f-' 1 f / ( J •9 <> 1 7• •r f. The “Saxon Story” is on the rise, guided by our 2025-2030 strategic plan, which emphasizes three core pillars: staff commitment, communi­ ty partnership and Fiscal responsibil­ ity. These pillars shape our mission to provide a rich school environment where ever) Saxon’s potential is realized, ensure the ongoing success and legacy of the Hastings conimunity and effectively allocate resourc­ es to maximize impact. Our dedicated teachers deliver high-quality education tailored to diverse needs, from free preschool and affordable daveare for children ages 0 to 3 to a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pro­ grams at the high school level. These programs prepare students for col­ lege, careers, and bey ond, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving and practical skills. Our staff’s commitment ensures that each stu­ dent receives personalized support, helping them navigate their unique educational journey with confidence and purpose. Hastings Area Schools are deeply rooted in our community. Our suc­ cess is interdependent with the com­ munity's success, thriving together through shared goals and mutual support. Through transparent com­ munication, we engage in two-way feedback, actively listening to fami­ lies, businesses, and organizations to align our programs with community w • • Wt 4 i £ f t / New strategic plan to guide the ‘Saxon Story’ 4 k ■ needs. This collaboration strengthens our ability to offer relevant, impact­ ful educational opportunities that reflect the values and aspirations of Hastings. Our virtual school (Hastings Virtual Academy) offers parents flexibility, allowing students to participate in athletics, clubs and other extracurricular activities while receiving an education that meets the individual needs of each Saxon. This option ensures that families can choose the learning environment best suited to their needs while remain­ ing connected to the broader school community. By collaborating with local busi­ nesses and organizations, we provide students with real-world experiences, such as internships and mentorships, equipping them with the skills and values to be responsible, engaged citizens who contribute to the legacy of Hastings for generations. Effective resource allocation is vital to sustaining our programs. We practice fiscal responsibility through strategic budgeting, grant acquisition, and community support, ensuring every dollar enhances stu­ dent outcomes. Transparent financial practices build trust with stakehold­ ers, fostering a sense of shared own­ ership in our schools’ success. The Saxon Story reflects our dedication to empowering every student. Through staff commitmenL community partnership, and fiscal » responsibility, we are building a future where every Saxon thrives, no matter their chosen path. Join us in creating a world-class learning com­ munity that supports every student, every day, ensuring the enduring strength and pride of Hastings Area Schools. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. « • • viEV>r Group Your Community Connection SAMS OA. NEWSPAPER ERVfC^ A ILABLE ’<■ ADVERTISING RESIDENTIAL A COMMERCIAL DEADLINES Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. J Serving All of Barry County and Surroundinq Area* fat ur^f BAHLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. f JJyons Septic Tank Scirice Thanks you all for your business in 2024! We appreciate your business! THE HASTr<GS Extra long hose to protect your lawn Tuesday at Noon A/£IVServices offered in 2025 BANNER THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon • Septic Tank Install ■ Line Repair - Risers Install • Land Clearing • Light Excavation -------------------- Bonded --------------------Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons. Owner FAST RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 Group mihomepaper.com *** 945-5379 623-2089 7 wc*w J �a IK •4. - >1 ✓ IT t* I Thursday, July 24, 2025 6 THE HASTINGS BANNER iiv 1 www.HastingsBanner.com < S’ OBITUARIES t County transit officials set to launch new software, phone app ( r i 1 I I 4 DENNIS MANSFIELD Staff Writer J’ I 9 1 i * ic I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM David Wayne Solmes, Sr. David Wayne Solmes, Sr., age 75, of Hastings. Ml. formerly Lake Placid, FL. passed away peacefully at his residence on July 20. 2025. surrounded by family and love. Born on September 6,1949, in Hastings. David was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, proud business owner, and active community member. David married the love of his life, Joan Kay Solmes (Cole), on December 22,1972. Together they shared 53 years of marriage, building a strong and loving family rooted in love of the outdoors, humor, and travel. He is survived by his wife, Joan and their children: Stacey (Bob) Vandenberg, Christina (Wade) Woytal, and David (Tracy) Solmes. David was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. each of whom brought him immense joy. David joined the family business, Dewey’s Auto Body in Hastings, as a teenager. In 1984, he and his brother Russell took over the business, where David’s work ethic and commitment to quality service were well known in the community. He retired in 2000, and his legacy proudly continues through his son, David Solmes Jr. An avid outdoorsman, David found joy in hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He loved traveling across the United States with Joan V and spent many happy days riding his TerraTrike through the streets of Tomoka Heights. David will be most remembered for his extraordinary sense of humor. He had a gift for lighting any moment with a joke or quick wit, bringing smiles and laughter to those around him. Even in his final days, he asked for jokes to be shared with him, and delivered a few of his favorites in return. He was a committed member of the Hastings Rotary Club and an active supporter of his community. David was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Anna Mae Solmes, k and his brother, Russell Solmes and sister, Leslie Solmes. A private family celebration of life will t be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Barry Community Foundation - Coleman Agency MJ Scholarship Fund for Trades, in honor of David’s passion for supporting hardworking tradespeople and continuing education, https://www.barrycf.org/funds/ coleman-agency-mj-scholarship-fund/. David’s warmth, laughter, and legacy will live on in all who knew and loved I him. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences, visit 'www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. I I I I f c T < r I la; r r t ' 4' Worship at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE COMMUNITY LIFEGATE METHODIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH COMMUNITY "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfiee methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry, Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. A4 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. CHRIST THE KING CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA I (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This informalion on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: I I It >! rr i a' r r I 5 I f J DENNIS MANSFIELD Staff Writer If one open house was good, a second open house to help inform local offi­ cials and residents on the Tupper Lake Wind Project should be twice as nice. After hosting an open house in March, representatives of the Canadian-based Cordelio Power recently announced they will host a second, similar event at the Hughe House on Velte Road in Lake Odessa from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. Stephanie Buway, senior director of development with Cordelio Power, said the event will include a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m., with a question-and-answer period afterwards. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. “We’re looking forward to hosting the event,” Buway said. “My intent is to go through the frequently asked questions on the project and frequently asked questions about Cordelio. “There’s quite a bit of misinformation out there (about the Tupper Lake Wind Project),” she added. “We want to make sure people have the facts.” Cordelio purchased the proposed Pr c I I *4 J more control over their experience. “It gives (riders) easier access.” According to Bassett, BCT officials will be conducting a limited trial run of the new software and app prior to the scheduled Aug. 4 launch date. “There’s always a learning curve ” Bassett said. “With any new software, there’s always a negative, a glitch. “(But) I think it will be a very smooth transition,” she added. For those who might be less tech savvy, Bassett said residents and rid­ ers may contact BCT representatives for assistance to download the app and learn its functions. That could even include a free ride to the BCT’s office in Hastings and back “to get it set up properly,” she said. For more information, individuals may contact BCT by calling 269948-8098 or through its website, barTycountytransit.com, as well as on Facebook by searching “Barry County Transit.” EAGLES’ NEST 4 L- f- I ,■7" f'.l I * I r fl » 1 4 v I V' I ' » J3’ >r-- I’ 9 < / I 4 lzO“'j I ’.»■ r .J J ■ jfU rf L I 4 I II 'i t t V r I J I I 1 I I i .-X 1 Ik r J ’ I « I 1 A J I '■R Z * .. J" Ft “ f iD*? I Lns {*17“ s II r 11 .1 Ml I <11*’ 4 I Sti ' ' . IJ AZ 4 i! z": ; »* « I Th .Ua- t « J ) .7 I - ! I I I u^i! m-i I f f > 1 r CT if.. 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The project r comes as Consumers seeks to increase its £ portfolio of clean and renewable energy projects in response to stated laws that were passed in 2023 that call for Michi­ gan to achieve a 100 percent clean energy standard by 2040. Moore’s most recent update to the county board may be viewed on YouTube by searching Barry County “Board of Commissioners 7/8/2025.” f** 4 -□if * I I tion on eagles or eagle nests is unlikely '2 * 5 - ft vs. -11 *T f > > k. n 1' v% . t 4m-. 11 I V? k *I £ j t.s t • .iz ■ p r’1 ‘ V* XS I p > I • K. t~ b J < \ 1 -X K I I 1 I > l> mnwp 4 b r' * . i*-* .«^n I r r .4 I wi I ■M i u I! fl 1■ 17 fei*IJ£ de.,' I a \ ' "Tif ) !7TTtO- ■ I I «■ •tl,' 4 4* I a t s ) :—I TO 4^ Vi f: i r* , I . «l Kt: -iTWJ.-' ■ 1 /allKJ I ■’’I » X * 1 F iorr r I 4 4 » VI’/ V / I >2^ 'k ifeq •-■ } .';■ t ,--a . r r ’ H -* • i. / K ' .*>1 L. k I ■>m J rt ' r/ ^I/C '/IwOIW-''' ■a .. I rH, ’’1 3 I A r rr r f (B^OOV.TUI J > J HA I i I « I TIO J r • I r J 13 1 I I I I * I J JI a > '^b % t ■ ■L . I i «• S “ '•I « r I r 4 J 9^ p • •! I :• I I K t f- A .’X I A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF 4 •b • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam r > B, r J K '1k.lL Group ■ ‘*'w^V I ♦ '1 1 *«■» .. I T« 1 k• I) 4 4 " I » READ THEN RECYCLE H I ’■^ 1 « ♦ 4 4 » J • f i residents, Moore said Consumers Energy officials have yet to find evidence of any active nests in the area. “We’re always open to looking, though,” Moore said. “We have people who can check it out. “That’s where we need the public’s help,” he added. According to Moore, people with knowledge of any active nesting sites may contact him directly via email at gregory.moore@cmenergy.com. Reports on possible nesting sites should include specifics on the location of the nests, when the nests were sighted and photos, ifpossible, as well as the person’s contact information. Still, Moore’s recent statements on the lack of any verified eagle sightings haven’t completely quieted concerns of local officials. “None of us are happy about it,” said KarmenNickerson, Johnstown Township treasurer. “They’re obviously out there. People aren’t making it up.” whii le understanding any new informa­ "free 945-4700 « 4 »1 I wind farm project from the Dallas­ based Leeward Energy in 2024 and company representatives are still working to acquire leases on land for the project, as well as on other related design aspects. And, according to officials, the Tupper Lake project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 - depending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa, Boston and Berlin townships. Currently, plans call for construc­ tion on the wind farm to start in the third quarter of 2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. Buway said county and other local officials, as well as landowners either already agreeing or considering partici­ pating in the project, are being encour­ aged to attend the July 31 open house. “It’s very much a community event,” she added, “We’re welcoming anyone who is interested in coming.” Those planning to attend the open house are urged to RSVP by calling Buway at 989-292-9924 or via email at tupperlakewind@cordeliopower.com. t 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 r «I I 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Mi 49058. f Vi*-:- 5 1 'w.W » HotUne'nMb&EqiiipiDtnt I f «S-S Spray Fo. Products 4 < * 1’ Barry County Transit will launch its new smartphone app on Monday. Aug 4 Courtesy photo f J*' J. i > A * ¥ Cordelio Power set to host second open house on wind project HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth r i Continued from Page 3 PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON CHURCH Local residents will soon be able to schedule a ride, or check the sta­ tus of a request, through the use of a phone app, according to Barry County Transit officials. According to a recent announce­ ment by BCT, the county agency will launch new dispatch software and upgraded tablets for drivers, as well as a new smartphone application, on Monday, Aug. 4. BCT director Mary Bassett said the new software, tablets and phone app are all hoped to streamline services and enhance a rider’s experience. When we go live, the app will become available,” Bassett said. Once a rider has downloaded BCT’s new phone app, they will be able to schedule rides and communicate directly with transit representatives, including being able to do the follow­ ing: Schedule rides; • Track cunent and upcoming trips • Check cash balances; • Receive automated ride reminders; and • Receive notifications on when a driver is on the way. BCT officials stated the features are designed to improve communication, increase transparency and provide additional flexibility for riders. “It takes more of the guesswork of wondering when your ride will be there,” Bassett said. “It gives them Ji fi a I”. 5 !iL �r r * THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 7 Thursday, July 24, 2025 rA j’ ■%’ I I * ♦ A ’4 k I £ ¥ T I ,4. r ^1^ *2 ) a i I Jill > —. '^1 B& « Hi"* J 4 A ’^4 » It, .V . Hz-'* % I s '$• A I rt f I t I ^□fi •a - n '1 iltl; 1 5 n-; T I 1 I r J : L. i • "X . T I tI * OJ 1 r Al,, '1U1. < i s I V’' fu. 1 w J LV ♦ J ?• 4 TS 9 ** - Irt I w. 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MILLER Special to The Banner Many Hastings residents pass by the Civil War monument at the entrance to Tyden Park without giving much thought to its stoiy. But the gray granite statue of a solemn Union soldier once stood in ±e very heart of downtown, at the inter­ section of State Street and Broadway. Installed in 1889, ±e monument was intended to honor the more ±an 1,000 men from Barry County who served in ±e Civil War. Yet few today recall the drama, determination and financial hardship behind its creation—a saga that reflects bo± the town’s patriotic spirit and its early civic challenges. The idea for a public monument was bom during ±e Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion held in 1887. Inspired to create a lasting tribute to the county’s veterans, local leaders formed the Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association, with David R. Cook as president and Loyal E. Knappen as secretary. The association approved a $4,500 proposal from A. Black and Son, a local monument firm based in Hastings. Black and Son quickly contracted with a granite company in Barre, Vt. renowned for its durable stone and expert craftsmanship. The design called for a gray granite monument standing 42 feet tall and composed of 19 interlocking pieces. However, the order was placed before the necessary funds had been secured. In early 1888, the Vermont firm notified Black and Son that the monu­ ment was completed and ready to ship. Unfortunately, Mr. Cook had fallen ill and had been unable to lead the fundraising effort. Black and Son attempted to delay shipment, but the Vermont com­ pany insisted on payment. Frank Black was sent to Barre to explain the situation, but when it was confirmed that the funds were unavailable, he was briefly jailed for non-payment. A firm shipping order for ±e spring of 1889 was eventually provided, and Black was released. To raise the required funds, com­ mittees and subcommittees were established throughout Barry County, with each school district appointing a representative to lead local fundraising efforts. “Monument Shares” were sold, and donors contributing one dollar or more received a lithographed image of the monument printed on a certificate suitable for framing. In rural districts, schoolchildren faithfully contributed pen­ nies, nickels and dimes. One such certifi­ cate still hangs in the Michigan Room on the second floor of the Hastings Public Library. The Bowens Mills district aver­ aged $2 per family, the highest of any, but many districts failed to participate. In the end, less than $2,000 was raised. A. Black and Son absorbed the finan­ cial shortfall, and the project came to be known locally as a "Monument to Good Intentions.” The completed monument, carved by the Ryegate Granite Company in I 1 V MV monument to good intentions: The story behind Hastings’ Civil War statue M* I* ‘f- ( u I I AH-r. I-*., e * ■1^*' SIB tJ B ' a. V » J «* 1 A I. A. A-- » 4. I «4a^t * j .tp 1.- '^11 ■I « r « I y. i ** ■fe I J«" t I t; kV' 9 s:4 <s . A’4 > -4^ T': J JU: r I •v* z .•V < i '» ans. Before resealing the box, the City added contemporary items to its con­ tents, including a copy of the Hastings Centennial Banner Nashville Neyvs, The Reminder, and a recent city audit report. The time capsule was then returned to the monument’s new foundation in Tyden Park, preserving both the original and modem documents for future generations. Many still recall ±e soldier’s quiet presence in the heart of downtown Hastings, where he once stood as a famil­ iar sentinel and one of the most widely photographed symbols of the city. Today, his figure remains the focus of community remembrance. Each Memorial Day, residents gather at Tyden Park to lay a wreath at the base of the monument, with an honor guard standing at attention. Though he no longer occupies the inter­ section of Broadway and State, the sol­ dier now rests in a tranquil setting, where Hastings' gratitude and memory endure. What the State Highway Department once deemed an impediment to traffic—• prompting ±e removal of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument from ±e center of Broadway and State Street 62 years ago—has taken on new relevance in modem traffic design. A ‘'mini-roundabout” is now planned for the intersection of Green and Market streets, a project ±at will fit entirely within the existing right-of-way. Ironically, Green Street was once part of M-43, the very highway whose realignment necessitated the mon­ ument’s relocation in 1963. According to current projections, construction could begin as early as this fall, with work con­ tinuing through the summer of 2026 and completion expected between April and July. It’s a subtle twist of fate that what was once removed for the sake of prog­ ress now finds a parallel in today’s efforts to manage traffic more efficiently. David Miller is a moderator for the Hastings History" Facebook group. r J at*- J A •n C“ . 1 1 11 J * 4 ..J * * 4. A *%. - 1 . s< I^J X" ■X 1^ t I A <I f *i' J i -r f I 1 A A H r c k ' I i 4 .>tr 1 t A Hastings' Civil War monument today stands near the entrance of Tyden Park. Courtesy photos Vermont, was likely shipped in 19 crates along a rail route passing through New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio before arriving at the Hastings depot. While early discussions considered placing the statue on the northwest comer of the courthouse lawn, it was ultimately erected in the center of the intersection at Broadway and State Street in 1889. There, the Union soldier stood for the next 74 years, gazing eastward down State Street. Over time, the monument became a prominent civic landmark. Parades often circled the statue before proceeding, and it served as a focal point for communi­ ty gatherings. By the 1950s and ’60s, circling the monument became a kind of local rite of passage, with young driv­ ers—sometimes irreverently—squealing their tires as they rounded its base. Ken Hamp remembers his grandfa±er telling a whimsical tale—±at the soldier would climb down from his pedestal late at night and slip into Betty Murphy’s B & B Snack Bar, located between the Strand Theatre and the old fire bam. Open late into the night, the snack bar was a popular stop after the bars had closed. According to the story, the soldier would quietly sip a cup of coffee before returning to his post at dawn, ready to resume his silent watch over the city. In 1963, the Michigan State Highway Department announced that the mon­ ument would need to be removed to accommodate the expansion and realignment of M-43 through downtown Hastings. On August 12 of that year, the monument was carefully dismantled by Douglas Floria of the Mount Hope Monument Company of Lansing, under contract with the state. It was relocated to Tyden Park, just three blocks north of its original location. During the relocation process, a sealed copper time capsule was discovered hid­ den within the monument’s base. Inside were carefully preserved documents, including a roster of Barry County Civil War enlistees, a copy of “Michigan in the War” by John Robertson, and the Rules and Regulations of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.). Also included were editions of the Hastings Banner, Hastings Journal, Barty County Democrat, and The Re-Union published in Sparta, along with rosters from the Woodland and Freeport veterans’ posts and progress reports from the original fundraising campaign. The capsule was opened during a Hastings City Council meeting, where its contents were read aloud before a crowd of interested residents and local histori- t * /J t r * » 4 t t: 1 R1 k --e rf* ■ X* r ’T 4 4 •t 4 41 RR i * i » > < r I r < ** •• ‘ 4 ► •• » A «r. «.. > f r f bk —T A » f -T I 1 '!i- <<■ s T •J 4^ b it 4 S 9 r ar 4 V w* 2* T f'* c. > T .h k* k f f- 4 z y ( I w 4. < Rl- 1 •< < s Ct - > r* t 4r* ‘W-* s r t KJ n n I r* ll * t Sf J* I ' 'S.T r k r Itf . •a ./• * I <1* R>r 7 V 4 1 4 t T.’ y I k 1 ■« li" A w I f w' *1 1 z f & k. 5^J u' Ip-'V g a •? ■> « I 2 •? I I I'* r • ' i'F, r » bC . ■ tr • ff c or .X I 1 A i .*1 . t r/' } T' . ■- 4 F til I I j ’1 n e; r •9 ■»'* ir ^T, '’ n4 1 - y 1 a k I I J V sJ ^= 1 i ! T i 1 i ! i H To raise the funds for Hastings’ Civil War monument in 1899, committees and subcommittees were established throughout Barry County, with each school district appointing a representative to lead local fundraising efforts. “Monument Shares" were sold, and donors contributing one dollar or more received a lithographed image of the monument. 'n. • Wi A ♦ » kt j B I*’*- I r f t' ? I W*' H 'T fc V Gtf.< I * X. V u- »» 1 H. 4 ■- i f. I I >> T, The Civil War monument was constructed from granite and shipped in 19 separate pieces. « •*.5 A The Hastings Civil War monument was relocated from its post at the intersection of Broadway and State Street to its new home at Tyden Park in 1963. -A*.. 9 I �V A J 8 Thursday, July 24, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER NOTICE THIS FIRM IS DEBT A FORECLOSURE NOTICE COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check al the place of holding the circuit court in Bany County, starting promptly at Ipm, on Thursday. August 21, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER B. WALKER and SHANNON J. WALKER, Mortgagors, to First National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated November 9. 2(X)4. and recorded November 17, 2004, in Instrument Number 1137316, of Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $82,990.36, including interest at 9.95% per annum. Said premises are situated in Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9. T4N, R9W; thence 26 2/3 rods East; thence South 12 rods; thence West 26 2/3 rods; thence North approximately 12 rods Io the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress over the currently established road, except that part deeded to the State of Michigan in Liber 246 on Page 589; c/k/a 6153 Cain Creek, Freeport, Ml 49325. The redemption period Shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be one month, or until the time to provide the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c) expires, whichever is later. The redemption period further may be shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the property is not adequately maintained, or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity to inspect the property. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated tn this notice. Dated: July 24, 2025 Randall T LeVasseur P41712 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, Ml 48072 (248) 236-1765 Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days a^. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the rTX)rtgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaoed premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurarx^e company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Derek Morris, an unmarried man and Sara Juarez, an unmarried woman, as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Equity Prime Mortgage LLC., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated September 22, 2023 and recorded October 4, 2023 in Instrument Number 2023-007868 and Affidavit Affecting Realty recorded on July 7, 2025. in Instrument Number 2025-005506, Barry (bounty Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MIDFIRST BANK, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two and 41/100 Dollars ($223,962.41). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry (bounty, Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: THE EAST 200 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THAT LAYS NORTH OF HIGHWAY M-66. 6600 S M 66 Hwy, Nashville. Michigan 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower wilt be held responsible to the person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2025 File No. 25-008915 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number; (248) 502.1400 (07-17)(08-07) www.HasHngsBanner com 1 FORECLOSURE NOTICE attention TO HOMEOWNER: If you are a mitafy service member on active ctoty, rf your period of active duty has corx^uded less than rvn^ (90) days ago. or it you have been ordered to active duty, piease contact the afiomey tor the party toredosing the Notice of ben at the telephone number stated m this nobce. Detail has been made by Douglas Osler and Detxa Osler (the ’Owner*), m tne terms and conditions o< the recorded Master Deed tor Thomapple Hills Site Condornmiums located m the T^vnship of Thomapple. County of Barry, State of Mchimn dated November 18. 1992. recorded in Uber 560. Page 417, Barry County, Michigan records, as amended, by reason of Owner’s failure to pay annual dues and other sums owed to THORN APPLE HILLS SITE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the ^ssoctatioiT). A Notice of Lien tor of Association assessments ("Notice of U was recorded with the Barry County Register of on April 7, 2025. as Instrument No, 2025^828. and has been served upon the Owner. The amount owed under the Notice of Uen as of the date of ths Notice is Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($4,692.50). Notice of toreclosure by advertisement - notice is given under Section 3212 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212 and under the power of sale contained in the Master Deed tor Thoma^e Hills Site Condominiums f I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE T BARRY COUNTY I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the) revised judicalure act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the arcuit court tn Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on July 31. 2025. The arrxxjnt due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the J sale V^SINW Wk J. t«f* r u ««isa9n > I "J 4 4 II insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Sabrina j'Wj ox I i JB rH Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems.! i Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lenderl I J( and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on May 29. 2025, In Document V« Who* , «I (if any): M & T Bank Amount claimed to i ’Who Mortgaged Dollars premises: J't'cmA .’■naP «* e ($164,996.27) Situated 7'1 4 I iirii County, and described as: Lot 5, Block Chambertain s Addition to the I City, f 1 i the recorded plat in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 3 ft I as 236 W Nelson St. Hastings. Ml 49058 I The redemption period will be 6 month from I I date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL Ite V f. I later; is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter iln« J 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. 4 • ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd,, Delton The following precincts have consolidated with another precinct. Please see the polling locations below: BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP voters will vote at Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, PRECINT 2 voters residents will vote at Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL r ! 1 I id 1 r : on 5 jeesjat I -V the person who buys the property at the 'it mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage 9 holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: V >1 f J have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing •f.'/U f 1 number Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. $» I I' oul'ifi JC- J ’-0 h » JI ObijI'f"' « I ' T it '.'rn: 1 r: 4 1 I • ' :T < I Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 'A‘ ;L' hVC"' \ ’ Ir i‘4 >« 1 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington 41 T^T jcrinno! I stated in this notice. M & T Bank Mortgagee/ I I !jQ i t < I f u. • Ulf, » 9• ♦« - i•r If you are a military service member on concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you J r J active duty, if your period of active duty has * < * ..JCIT * 1 j 1 I rt ^4 > - 'S’ -3«‘ i f c.r.* :»kXtti* ‘‘/i r- 1565878 (07-03)(07-24) ci2: » rV I I I p I Iff I •” ! * 1 11 > t TO: THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. r . 4 f-f • ';4. 1 MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ? < W** 4 I h. It ri PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its meeting on Monday, July 14®', 2025 at 6:30PM at the Hope Town­ •r r I I k. r- it- r 4< - . T* I I I ft:. 1 f I AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its suc­ cessors and assigns, the right and authority to lay, maintain and commercially operate gas lines and facilities including but not limited to mains, pipes, services and valves and to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines and related facilities including but not limited to towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, wires and transformers on, under, along, and across public places including but not limited to highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and waterways, and to conduct a local gas and/or electric business in the TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. n, I I < W ft b t 4, n4 f r« ” ■ I *' r ’k: U k* *♦4 \l I ri; t THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE ORDAINS: r ii, I ! SECTION I. GRANT and TERM. The TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, hereby grants to Consumers Ener^ Company, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called “Consumers” the right and authority to lay, maintain and commercially operate gas lines and facilities including but not limited to mains, pipes, services and valves and to construct, maintain and commercially use electric lines and related facilities including but not limited to towers, masts, poles, crossarms, guys, wires and transformers on, under, along, and across public places including but not limited to highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and waterways, and to conduct a local gas and/or electric business in the TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, I, V -b' y i-<^v i I ...... . s 4 ' < « u I* £I* ■ £ "-k VI •ri ■< I I k w { i " *r. ?-z JU.? 4 -i I I •*. - • f. t ■Y. fir f '1‘*-X v**-» r 1 L t-' « f J for a period of thirty years. I 4 i SECTION 2. CONDITIONS. No public place used by Consumers shall be obstructed longer than necessary during construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as when work was com­ menced. All of Consumers’ gas lines, electric lines and related facilities shall be placed as not to unnecessarily interfere with the public's use of public places. Consumers shall have the right to trim or remove trees if nec­ • y i 1 *4 -JQ ■ KM t s* « * a t 'tt j yw - * ir ”• 1 f- «» Hl*. Kt. b f *!• «<- •Ui Jft': J> essary in the conducting of such business. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following proposal will appear on the ballot: ' V I rH * W^r 'X' i the borrower will be held responsible to 1 I’-'- lepji ? ?i .\(wr I r Notice of Adoption of Hope Township Ordinance No. 99 Barry Township Mtg. Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. IVI-37 Hwy., Battle Creek tf I ( t A 600.3238. If the above referenced property at the telephone tooi K >« * f or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL mortgage ms I ’bUkiOi n > er •- jI E ' .1 IT I the ’ r ■.4rts»< redemption period will be 30 days from the is 1 naft ^v, ' ibtooeF I * under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the whichever 1 luul r I 4 J notice, £ V I 1 the date of such sale, unless abandoned 600.3241 a(b) lagBDWt neeH 'fc ; tq't ® •. 7, Barry County Records. Commonly known Kfer xafi’ a T rWlJt,I ’ » 1 J formerly Village of Hastings, according to n df f. • 6, 41 '’H iH Im % 1 • ’nCi Barry in II .4 F Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety- 27/100 w* ■ •J I •J be due at the date hereof: One Hundred and 1 i •u I Assignee • f* 'I’86• « J Six si . ■-imM' 4 I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held in the following Townships on TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025. At the following locations: JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP E- r March 31. 2022, in Document No. 2022- Foreclosing W v .n ica of mortgage: March 29. 2022 Recorded on 2025-004462. :k4I f t and lender's successors and assigns Date No. I ^9 . i Hope Township TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY. STATE OF MICHIGAN: Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings I*. . . ft I ers Energy Company Gas and/or Electric Franchise Ordinance. HOPE TOWNSHIP -ft hr I t L VI ' £t Wright, single woman Original Mortgagee: 003411, ’ * < A ship Hall. 5463 S M-43 Hwy, the Hope Township Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance #99. Consum­ BARRY TOWNSHIP jc J W »»; f << purchaser is encouraged to I BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 r ir or a title d41 A J I due on the Notice of Lien may be greater on the day of the sale and may include interest, costs, charges. and expenses, indudina attorney fees, and also any sums which may be paid by the Association in order to protect its interests. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitie the purchaser to tree and dear ownership of the premises. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the County Register of Deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee tor this information. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described as: Unit 6, Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, Bar^ County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5, and amendments thereto, if any, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth In the Master Deed, as amended, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended: PPN: 08-14-185-006-00 Commonly known as; 4191 Thornapple Hills Dr., Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the premises are determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the premises is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. as amended, then under applicable law, including MCL 600.3278, the owner of the premises will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the foreclosure sale and/or to the Association for damaging the premises during the redemption period ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the undersigned. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: July 8.2025 Stacey A. George, Attorney for Thomapple Hills Site Condominium Association VARNUM P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 (616) 336-6000 (07-17)(08-07) *-f -rtT V contact the county register of deeds office Michigan, 49058), starting promptly at 1 <1 p.m. on Thur^y, the 14th day of August, 2025. The amount 4 Z ■'.» J_ - to free and dear ownership of the property.! dated November 18,1992, recorded in Barry County, Michigan records, that the above Notice of Lien will be foreclosed by a sale of the Itened premises, or some part of them, at public auction sale to the highest bidder tor cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Bany County, (that being the Barry County Courthouse, 226 W. State St.. Hastings. < 9 Placing the highest bid at the sale potential a^te Jrm h«B ' does not automatically entitle the purchaser) A jaB.. V (U j •> '01 u. h.■« SECTION 3. HOLD HARMLESS. Consumers shall save the Township free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the lines and related facilities hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the Township on account of the permission herein given, Consumers shall, upon notice, defend the Township and its representatives and hold them harmless from all loss, costs and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. i t » X 'I r. -ft ♦ •I- «• fe.. » f •- ^JU Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046-9701, telephone: (269) 623-1500. SECTION 4. EXTENSIONS. Consumers shall construct and extend its gas and/or electric distribution system within said Township, and shall ftimish gas and electric service to applicants residing therein in accordance < d I f X — SECTION 5. FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not ex­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. V I with applicable laws, rules and regulations. clusive. TV 1 * .. t To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the in­ structions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. Sample ballots may be viewed at yvww.mi.qov/vote « 1 s'-'fc,. t > '-rt i-'Ti- • i u fiV. r^' ?s< •4 SECTION 6. RATES and CONDITIONS. Consumers shall be entitled to provide gas and electric service to the inhabitants of the Township at the rates and pursuant to the conditions as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission. Such rates and conditions shall be subject to review and change upon petition to the t Michigan Public Service Commission. Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. nil J . t: •I ■ * Iff Si I' C 1 f f; I .1 s e ■1l >0. ‘life ’ /V''- SECTION 7. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by either party. Upon revocation this ordinance shall be considered repealed and of no laltimore Township Clerk, Jana Bishop Barry Township Clerk, Debra Knight Hope Township Clerk, Deborah Jackson Johnstown Township Clerk, Sheri Babcock Orangeville Township Clerk, Melody Risner Prairieville Township Clerk, Rod Goebel L s .T I ■* effect past, present or future. I SECTION 8. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION JURISDICTION- Consumers remains subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission applicable to gas and elec­ tric service in the Township and those rules and regulations preempt any term of any ordinance of the Township * •*1 *r ■ i r I fl *> I •tL. ! to the contrary. w I f ' I .• I €1 A ’ X’ *4 • * I SECnON 9. REPEALER. This ordinance, when enacted, shall repeal and supersede the provisions of any pre­ vious Consumers’ gas and/or electric franchise ordinance adopted by the Township including any amendments. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect on July 16,2025. * >1 • I r •hhu •■ 'k i I I li 1. 0 We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the Township Board of the TOWNSHIP ■■. I f « ‘ri, The amendment will become effective eight days after the date of this published notice pursuant to the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended. I ««;< J 4 b \ Hope Township a ttv 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 I (269) 948-2464 t 1 I I a h f< v» I-* w .r X e. w » 1 '§5 Wl (1 •> k* •is. ' '<'V ' Deborah Jackson, Clerk I i-.e I * f 9 ’i. OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, on the 14th day of July, 2025. Yankee Spring Township Clerk, Tom Hopkins f J X il SARAH M. VANDENBURG, BARRY COUNTY CLERK on behalf of: 4 Si I '^1 r\ •X �9 * 9 I L 1 1 I ■p * 9 I V ’ X. SI b s * it \ ■< SPORTS h.7 •l L A A ’ 9 Wl ■' I ‘ V’ "l ’J t ’-s s »• > » K. V •! •l.’ 1 • S’ ' ■ 4 . >?■ W ‘.» *b *q 1. **. 4'-fe t ri- I. ■> 4. 91 www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, July 24, 2025 > 9 • • 9 s 9 l®« More than 150 playing HYAA flag football this summer VA.' f 'ti* ll*^ I f k *> r I A? t- J9 > ► t 'V I I I 1 A > t. I »9 1L> •w ■..X 7' • I iiSu =1- J **|W-^ “ > iKi. q A I ’i. A » — y e K. “\ e 9 El **“ .1 I fi,' 1 B* « J-— 9 I k I I I vx I I I tI ■ ’ b- 1 f « jmM I I »■ ''I --.t’ > I X J. t! > S'-. ^2 -“ •»I ~ < J ; . t " "■STS’: • 'l.l_ 1 I VL I t I I I 'A-. r Sjtb .2 I _ f Ka 7*. Mb c '1 I { >1 . I" • .1 h > • •« • I fT < 4« «as ’■> 1 ) Former Saxon football star, now Saginaw Valley State University Cardinal, Jett Barnum jogged around the track inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field with his ear buds in Thursday evening. He circled the Saxons’ future stars < as he got a mid-week workout in. A group of six 3rd-6th grade Hastings Youth Athletic Association ) « (HYAA) flag football teams were hustling to huddle with their water bottles for halftime at that moment. 4^ The evening included four simultane­ ous games for the eight HYAA K-2nd grade teams followed by the three f games by the older set of players. **• In all, HYAA has 157 youth playing flag football for six weeks this sum­ »J'. mer - a few more than last summer. 4 There are currently almost 80 players « signed up for the 3rd-6th grade tackle football season that kicks off Aug. 4. / Those tackle teams play each season in the West Michigan Junior Football f League with teams. “It’s quite a sight,” said Hastings varsity football coach Jamie Murphy, both of the nearly 100 youngsters playing football on the turf at the same time and the crowd of parents • • and spectators around the track and ’’ t in the stands watching and cheering ^'•'7 them on. “The sheer number of kids they fl have out there, it is mind-boggling,” he added. The flag teams are nearing the end of their six-game season right now. ‘W V*V'**^ Their final evenings on the turf will 1 i' * >A ♦ > be July 30 and 31. “I wish we could do a little longer, ^:’ m r *1111 and I would like to start playing other districts. Middleville has a pretty good A ^A 4 flag program. I would like to eventu­ ally not just play each other and make it a little bit bigger,” HYAA Tackle Football Director Chad Aicken said. ,. Clayton Kelly sprints for a touchdown for the Patriots as Raider defenders... ThiT^^ Ts football camp week chase after him Thursday during the K-2nd grade HYAA flag football games - one of coach Murphy’s favorite inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Kelly is one of 157 youngsters in the week’s of the year. Murphy, varsity flag football program this summer. Photo by Brett Bremer cheer coach Linsey Jacinto, varsity boys’ basketball coach Jess Webb and assistants with the new coaches. varsity girls’ basketball coach Ben Hastings. The school system took “We have a set of rules that they all Wilson are all HYAA coach liaisons over the seventh and eighth grade use. They can agree to kind of tweak for their respective sports. football program about five seasons them here a little here and there based The Saxon Youth Football Camp ago. Murphy was happy to see the on what they feel comfortable playing hosted by the Hastings varsity players flag program really take off when the with. A set of plays, most of them and coaches for those in grades 3-8 HYAA saw the enthusiasm was there have been tackle coaches so they kind was planned for Monday, Tuesday and to stretch it all the way down to the of run some of the plays they already Wednesday, July 21-23. The HYAA kindergarten level. have. I have never provided anybody Tackle Football Camp for those in The Saxon varsity coach estimated with a play,” Aicken said. grades 3-6 is Friday and Saturday, that there used to be about 25 per­ July 25-26. He does put it out there for coaches cent of the youth players who would There is also some strength and that if ±ey need help with a playbook make it through high school and still or a practice plan he would be happy agility testing going on in the weight be playing football their season year, to help out with that. room for the middle school and high and the HYAA has helped that num­ school players this week as those “We actually start running the high ber move up closer to 50 percent in players work for their maxes and school plays at our third grade [tackle] recent years. He said he thinks the spots in the Saxon strength and condi­ level. [Hastings varsity football coach football experience of carrying the tioning record book. Jamie] Murphy is the liaison for our ball, throwing a block and running a In addition to football, sign-up is tackle program and Linsey Jacinto, play that the HYAA is able to provide going on now for the fall cheer season the high school varsity cheer coach, players when they’re five and six year which starts in August. Registration is the liaison for our cheer program. old really helps them understand and for the cheer season is open through Murphy, he does two camps. He does enjoy the sport more as they grow. He Aug. 1. HYAA brought basketball into a camp the HYAA kids can come to, loves to see the youngsters inspired by its mix a couple of years ago and the and then HYAA does their own camp the game. organization is exploring the possibil­ ... and then he will do a coach clinic The Hastings High School varsity ity of adding volleyball and soccer to with all our tackle coaches before the football team has reached the state its roster of youth sports offerings. season starts and will give us all the playoffs in each of the past five sea­ Aicken said that he had to do a little plays that he would like us to run. It is sons, won one district championship bit of shuffling of coaches this sum­ basically just the basics that they start mer for the flag season, but for the out in, that way when they get into most part he didn’t have trouble find­ seventh grade there they will already ing volunteer coaches for the season. have some knowledge of them.” Most teams had at least two coaches, HYAA runs the football pro­ and he tried to pair some experienced grams for youth up to sixth grade in * • J II '''.u’, 2' . -.rfc/TohiT.-M-- I * 1 1 ■l’’ ■w r.-’^ BRETT BREMER Sports Editor » 1 > ( - • I I i I I X < . ’ • H. r i 4 r t i I '7 I I I 4• J I I I f J I I * *■* *x Ir J —I • . i < * »« > • x-t L t i • “/•iirl * * I •*•7; Lit- l» ««. u« •M ' **< -w r« , tr --U * f f ►’ U k I e '"1 i - .u,.-.iw-^ ) i ; ■ r I r■-^ ■ ■*. 'J J . f . T «. I I h T* * 'Wn-’i I I ■ A* i * 9L ( I >r \ ‘.>1 ! ] i < ‘M,i I f I I I I I 1 I 4 1*' ‘ : n. I ' < * I ' ( I 1 i 1 • I . I ' I * .rr » I *I >• / I I A I I !» 'r^: I k 1 r *• II. I zrz I *1^ 4 •-1 t t I LTV I I t I L kl 11 n f .^1X0^'“ *7 I ,1 I • Il 5 I } f I I I I I I ( } < 4 • 5 I r . I - I i I I f 1 A } :Uv ,' I J,r . • -ST’ ! •d ' S I z I --r I I { J « I, I I I I I i 1 I 1 r I I i-ifJ < kJ 1 1 J >_ » >»4> * xw*' _ ■y ! ftI fV < s «• ? I I 1 > SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 16,2025 I 1, J d • «[ hl r-r 1 5J > >- t, I • * f I I >?lT •». « I n. W > I •r « 7^* I I h .9,'^ •v ♦ <• BTi r *' *1 • I I Mhii'y' 9 1> " ' ' .-4' I J t t I < ,» H* J i I . I I 9 I I I I waa^•*nrr _" f < t •' I; , r >, r V- I I I ( ' J < I r Called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Stoneburner, DeVries, Doster, Goebel, Pence Agenda and Minutes approved Commissioner's Report Public comments were received. Department Reports were received. Approved: Payment of bills Budget Adjustment Cremation Space Public and Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned. 7:06 p.m. Submitted by: Rod Goebel, Clerk I f I J . i « >*< r f « •i ) > r-*; ■n > • ™l riu ' - -^' .TT**7k 9r»>^ • z>- ^waao* I irlaHMt 1 i> fl^54 9Wa j^B.e ; f Hflj < * ,( * 9« •t*- • I .^irW # ’jv J-. «IMW * l£^ > . 0 >«■ 7^. ( « ,• , *■'4 > f ■ Am 'I J J •♦ 5i k I J r r/v k. I I I r 9* > * V BHBB> - I '’Z^. c ^■j * I F* _ *>•«<«( < I ! i I I if 1 •• «> * Attested to: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor I 9 9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS, TRUST ESTATE TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor, Lucile J. Broach, (date of birth) 9-7-1930, who lived at 603 South Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, died May 30th, 2025. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Lucile J. Broach Rev Living Trust dated July 25, 2016, as amended, will be forever banned unless presented to Kristin Jones Successor Trustee, within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Date: July 16. 2025 Kristin L. Jones 603 South Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-8994 GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on set EMAIL EDITOR MOLLY MACLEOD AT mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Qroup and won nearly 80 percent of its games over that stretch. The Hastings High School football program is allowed to open practice for the 2025 football season Aug 11. The Saxon varsity opens competition Aug. 28 at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. The HYAA tackle youngsters test themselves against some tough competition throughout the season. The fifth and sixth graders com­ pete in the West Michigan Junior Football League with teams from the Grand Rapids area and the lake­ shore like Grandville, Hudsonville, Unity Christian, Zeeland Byron Center, Grand Haven, Holland and Holland Christian, Middleville, South Christian, West Catholic, Jenison and others. The HYAA works to spread the tal­ ent throughout the flag football teams as much as possible, and tries to make sure that there is close to an even amount older and younger players on each squad. The teams have six games on the schedule for this summer, and each game consists of two 25-minute halves. Murphy said one of the good things the HYAA does is also spread the responsibilities for running the programs well. There is currently a five-person governing board headed by president Anastasia Denton. Krista Walther is the flag football director, Aicken the tackle football director and Jacinto the cheer director. All together there are ten members on the football/cheer board, eight on the cheer board and the four high school coach liaisons. Murphy took that spot on the board about ten years ago when he took over the high school program, and was happy to get to integrate the youth program with the high school pro­ gram a bit. He said the HYAA tackle program mostly now runs the same offense and a similar defense to the high school program. “It has a big impact on what kind of success we’re having right now. I real­ ly applaud them for being open and accepting, even though there were a lot of concerns about having the youth run ±e Wing-T and play the defense that we run. They have accepted it and it has done well with them,” Murphy said. He said his coaches on the varsity staff take a lot of pride in helping the HYAA coaches have the drills and skills they need to make the kids suc­ cessful. “A lot of coaches ask how we do stuff and they’re trying to get things started the way we’re doing them,” Murphy said, noting that there are other communities with similar pro­ grams to the Hastings model and some that can be very successful where there is much less connection between the youth and high school programs too. r LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or ary sister View Newspaper Group publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. 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We’re not trying to die in this heat ar»d play five or six games to make it to a champi­ onship. We don’t even care if we win a prize. We just kind of wanna come up and get some court time and and play on this day.’ So we decided to create this division after some tong, long discussion, we finally landed on the name Glory Days division and so we have four teams that arc signed up to play in that this year. Wc'II fit them in when wc can on the courts. There’s no set tournament format. There’s no rules. Wc don’t really care what they do or what their volleyball looks tike. It’s more like family reunion style back­ yard volleyball.” Finding teams looking for com- Sports Editor It has been more than 20 years since the first Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament, and while the tournament has aged better than anyone ever expected some of the volleyball players from those early days aren't looking to go as hard as they used to. In comes the “Glorv Davs" division for ihc 2025 edition of the tournament, which will be held Saturday, July 26, at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. "It was a creation of some of our tried and true Lakewood folks who arc just maybe older, and not as good at volleyball anymore as they used to be back in the day when the tourna­ ment started,” mEMorial committee member Chelsea Brehm said. "They Encrypted Bids will be accepted on the Bid Express site until 11 a m., local time, on Wednesday. September 4.2025, and teen publicly opened and read aloud al the City of Hastings. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michgan 49056. Blds be on tee basis a lump sum as listed on tee Bid Form, and may only be submiied usmg tee ebidding system. The mafor items of work are as folows: DernoMion and replacement of the existing structural bridge, mechanical dnve. torque tube, and sludge scrapper system tor Firal Oartfier 12. The Work mdudes horizontal concrete cutting, field painting of steel structures and equipment, underground electrical and control improvements, saNaging a portion of the onsting structure and equipment tor the Owner's use. site restoration, and fumtshing oi safety equipment Att forms, information, and specifications are availabie for download free of charge at MtB Bid Express (https:// www.bidexpress.Qprn/businesses/343Q1/hQme?agencva^ The Contract Documents may also be examined at the following locations: City of Hastings Moore & Bruggink, Inc. 201 East State Street 2020 Monroe Avenue NW Hastings. Michigan 49056 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505 Builder Exchange 2007 Eastcastle Drive SE Protect information may be viewed at Dodge Data & Analytics: Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508 httD7/dodgeDrQiects.oonstruction,com/ Only Bidders who have been prequaltfied by the City of Hastings within the required days in advance of the bid opening in accordance with the Information for Bidders section will have their bids opened and read. Plans and Specifications will be available after 1 p.m. on July 26,2025, at M-i-B Bid Express (https7/www.bid &s brVe CQm/businesses^34301/home?agency=true). This project wilt be entirety funded by the City of Hastings; no federal or state grants are invotwd. k mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted by Moore & Bruggink at the Hastings WWTF (825 West Apple Street, 9 Hastings, Michigan 49058) at 10 a.m.. Tuesday, August 13,2025. All general contractors are required to attend and subcontractors are encouraged to attend All Roposals shall be made in accordance with the 1J ng Documents A Proposal Guarantee payable to the City of Hastings, in the sum of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, must accompany the Proposal in accordance with the Information for Bidders. The right is reserved by the City of Hastings to accept any Proposal, reject any or all Proposals, and to waive informalities in fc JJ ing when it is deemed to be in the interest of the City of Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS BY: LINDA PERIN, CITY CLERK t I? r I 5 ! ’ i J -s I £ ,A. V -rf d4 J e. SKV'Y 1 •S^A to' 5. ( I 'fc i F’ «r i ^1* 4 i” 4 * K -w k 1 i . 1 4 A i ft r I II . X* i J fel • •) vL Vi ♦ i k IB J i 7 1 3 « 4 4 *1 I I J 1 > * ■** .T r.* - #*-***■* " % tr b If » The annual Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament will fill the SIX volleyball courts at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds throughout the day Saturday, July 26 The tournament hit its current max of 50 teams with a few Glory Days’ squads looking forward to getting a few turns too Filo photo petition was no problem cither this summer. Brehm said she closed regis­ tration a bit early with the max allot­ ment of 50 total teams reached early this month. Contests will be played out in youth, high school, recreational and competitive divisions Saturday. There is a flip in the schedule this year, as the plan is to start recreation­ al and competitive contests in the morning with youth and high school contests getting rolling after the break for the lunch hour. Lunch will once again be provided for a free will offering for anyone in the community who would like to attend. DJ Ron returns to provide a soundtrack for the day. MOO-ville Ice Cream will be dished out for free as well. Brehm said the registration list cur­ rently has 16 teams high school and recreational divisions and eight teams in the youth and competitive divi­ sions, along with the handful of Glory Days squads. There is a wait list for any openings into the recreational division that might pop up. Games are slated to being at 8 a.m. The lunch hour will also include prize raffle drawings. There has been a bit of a change to those raffles this summer. There may be fewer prizes. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WWTF IMPROVEMENTS FINAL CLARIFIER *2 CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN il < IP* W f I •9 • V * J' r ? 4 -4 *t but local sponsors and supporters have teamed up to make the raffle prizes more impressive than ever. The community support has stilt just been so overwhelming in terms of the registration and their willing­ ness to give dollars and prizes for the cause.” Brehm said. “It's just some­ thing that we’ve been blown away by. I met with Selena [Duits] late last week and and talked to her and filled her in on stuff and I mean she just gets moved to tears every lime, you know, every year this comes around, it's like ‘how are people still this gen­ erous and willing to to give an Em's name, and so it’s it’s pretty special." The generosity flows from the com­ munity through the tournament and back out into the community. A total of $5,000 in scholarships was award­ ed to three Lakewood High School students from the graduating class of 2025. This years award winners were Alana Cappon, Jennifer Behrenwald and Kora Boucher. The Duits mEMorial Scholarship fund also continues to work through the FarOut Volleyball Club in Grand Rapids where another 2025 Lakewood graduate, Abby Pickard, was named the club's annua! Emily Duits Scholarship Award winner. »• I t I X * I / »1 -£■ !r 1 * *• * I I h ‘ iff: I* .. r. i jt*7j j,^ ntii*'*' k I I -1 if *4* » > Jt.4» ,•4 I 1 i>4 I s 4 A >■* n M zr?* I wt T*«»- ‘ < ■>* i’M fl--'"’?* . 1 « 1 / * . t A*’ Wv asr**^ war— Jt ■ r x» Ha’ 353 1 > )I 1 !«•« I I > T I JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING MILL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL MHOS' > wns' I 4. I.1 i W! aw i A I T I to ' J 9 <1- Hsra, Iff ! 'TT ship as more particularly described below and to create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. f . !■ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Johnstown as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project (with associated activities) in Mill Lake in Johnstown Town­ l()> * -as 7?^" I THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Jhltt IMWj t TO: iV t* «* I '^'^1 1 4 f frontage on and/or access to Mill Lake in Johnstown Township and are more particularly described as follows: f I ;j 11 9-040-040-00 >?? ‘t* i fa I JOHNSTOWN TWP PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 9-040-011-00 i 9-125-006-00 9-040-078-00 9-040-057-00 5 *- 1Ir -I25-022-()0 1 <K ** ■' *• kA 9-040-012-00 -021-003-00 9-021-004-00 9-040-015-00 9-021-005-00 9-040-018-00 9-021-006-00 9-040-019-00 9-021-007-00 9-040-020-00 9-040-023-00 9-021-026-00 9-040-041-00 9-040-042-00 9-040-043-00 9-040-044-00 9-040-046-00 9-040-047-00 9-040-058-00 -040-059-00 9-040-080-00 9-125-007-00 -125-023-00 9-040-081-00 9-125-008-00 -125-024-00 9-040-060-00 9-040-082-00 9-125-009-00 -125-025-00 9-040-061-00 9-040-083-00 9-125-010-00 -125-026-00 -125-011-00 9-085-001-00 9-040-062-00 9-125-012-00 9-085-002-00 9-040-063-00 *’;'•** r >- J PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thaVthe special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed include all parcels with 9-021-001-00 *9 i., J. - rli <4*1; •ix f I I ♦ V; J « ..I * I -185-001-00 v wm; t I lifer- -185-001-10 « ■ ‘ei I f e- . t 1 X** JI-' • am } 'r {• ^-1 I AY *• 9-021-027-00 9-040-027-00 9-040-048-00 » 9-040-067-00 9-125-014-00 9-085-003-00 9-185-002-00 I 9-040-028-00 9-021-028-00 9-040-049-00 9-085-005-00 9-040-069-00 r. 9-125-015-00 1 -185-002-10 •4 A, 9-040-029-00 -021-029-00 9-040-031-00 9-040-003-00 9-040-050-00 9-040-051-00 9-085-006-00 9-040-070-00 9-085-007-00 9-040-071-00 9-125-016-00 9-125-016-01 I -185-003-00 W* ■■ t ! -185-004-00 iW 1 4 'if 1 ■■■ p 49- w.w f 9-040-033-00 9-040-004-00 9-040-034-00 9-040-005-00 9-040-052-00 9-040-053-00 9-125-001-00 9-040-072-00 -125-002-00 -040-073-00 -125-017-00 -125-018-00 9-185-005-00 I 9-040-036-00 9-040-038-00 9-040-007-00 9-040-039-00 9-040-009-00 9-040-054-00 9-040-055-00 9-040-056-00 9-125-003-00 9-040-075-00 9-125-004-00 9-040-076-00 9-125-005-00 9-040-077-00 9-125-019-00 -125-020-00 » -185-007-00 /•> * <6* 4I- ’ r <• J U VtfT *a^« 1 1 t ►J’ 9 ft .V-' 7 <4 La 9 TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of six (6) years (2026-2031 inclusive). Assessments will be billed beginning in December I■ II 2025 for treatment to begin in 2026. M f district ► — I i at the Clerks office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ I 4 V PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and cosU estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate and the special assessment district may be examined GCTt t-- ‘ “H f * S' ’ 4' 7? 1 1 'V ( £ « <5- J 1} the Township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerk at the address set out below. Appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the s^ial asse^ment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roU is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to hie at or before the hearing his/her appearance or protest by letter and, in such case, his/her personal appearance shall not be required. AU interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit comments I. it **r'tL 1 > / I « * i f 9 t 'a, concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and the cost estimates. y 1 t 5 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed specif assessments. I I 1 k. !« 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the foregoing hearing and all proceedings associated with this special assessment matter shall be conducted in accordance with and pursuant I I 1 to 1954 Public Act 188 and in accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and any other applicable law. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days-notice to the Township Clerk. I s . » Sheri Babcock, Clerk at Johnstown Township, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek, MI 49017 5 J It J I ’ *1 >11;; • % -ft ' A n a. J I L’ ** ■» * * t*1 % t PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are hied with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area within Ae proposed special assessment district, then the Township may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filrf mth * J* I f ii 9-125-021-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, the district and cost estimates will be held at the Johnstown Township Hall. 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek. Michigan, on August 13,2025, at 5:30 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the Township Board may revise, correct, amend, or change the plans, cost estimates, or special assessment V r-' ; • I » together with an estimated total project cost of $64,000 (including legal and administrative costs). The Townships project cost will be raised through a special assessment district upon benefitted properties in the Township. The Township Board has passed Resolution No. 2025-7-1. tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the above-described special assessment district at its meeting held on July 9,2025 at the Township ( ^•1- M * J -185-008-00 Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, in the Township. -4**^ * * * I 1 i PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 f I I -185-006-00 J 9-040-006-00 '-“t tkjfKf i I .1 I * J If 1 �r A ' J i-n H '1 I I *N V V * l» X I X. > i I 'IS 7 % 1 A .«.*<A ff < I * * 4 JL 2 , I k I < j e I - i V* 4 I t > / f > .K I '■K. I t 1 j’* ! B I V ,A te** X e I > * $ \ 1 r t Av # Ji MMBT k r) V 1 rs 4 J i 4 K i Vjj I * w A .<u V • I (*• , '.♦ V. k. *« •> / f « » B V % k ‘ I > f b SR •4* • T « * ’ c I J . r !» »• •• J •J . •1^ 1 'J • I H <, •2i. •^\ 1 ;l X ) i I :a I J w«* f r 4. •i *. J WX.1. r \ V Ata. J r .• t J I I I ./i K b X\.X* <v' P *« • (<*£a 4 ' “I s\ r i 4 * <A * K 4 I 5| •Jf i- J I I k "Sb V- » I 4 AYk I !_fe . 0 9 *Y • Jt « ’’t I » * < * I 4> ■Lui I X.», I-" K I •R 1 r t •* X. , , C‘ . 'X. k L. ■ . J k I I • ■ X i'HK I ■| ’ A L I ' *w X. s s H i ? i- J J ( I tlAV 11 I k I < . "W 3 I 'y ' 1I ‘ X, , if •*) ■;, M|b 99^'. b b d 1 > 'V ». ; r‘l < 4 1k *1/. . 3 “♦< I J I . ! w-.* niy«i f f I c ;?w •>. *> ..jr% >* <**. =ta<¥ I J 1 \ ^4;r *», I <A ( **r»-*‘'t*• *•<. b’ V -44. EliJu < » I •I- r •^i'lA- I j I i I I *T • ‘ ' ’•’•'tl: '• ' * « T •>» « b '4 I ■~ s «. p> I I iR;!j'?hi ‘ 1 •'1'; ' I The evening’s competition included bull riding, ranch bronc riding, team roping and girls barrel racing as well as a couple contests for youngsters including a one-shoe race and some mutton busting. Bobbie Marsh took the victory in the ranch bronc riding competition with 73 points, ahead of Jimmy Millbrooker’s 65 points. Team roping and barrel racing were a part of the show for the grandstand folks, and then after storms rolled through those two events continued on until champions were crowned. The thunder rolled and lightning struck. One last big clap of thunder seemed to the all the motivation the bull “Come With Me Now” needed to fling bull rider Sam Graveling off his back at the end of the Super Kicker Rodeo in front of the Barry County Fair Grandstand in Hastings Wednesday, July 16. A pair of guys lasted the full eight seconds in the bull riding competition Wednesday in front of a full grand­ stand. Jake Maher took the day’s championship with a score of 78 points. Jayson DeBaeke had a score of 66 points on his ride. tOSUxx iomi.. •4 s 'h J I *G I r I «■ ■S t li I * * 5* -T' 'A NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION ? - . a ’., - .or SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 9,2025-7:00 p.m. . JTua I f »«^««* t 4 t 1 f L ► XhtfUJ* Regular meeting called to order and I I i i; I Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Wat­ son, Mayack, Hall, James I A I / 1. r ' i l'^’. Absent; Bellmore WA *ir ' !j'.. t I i I -KiA i n zl I r*'’Tr’ •V • I 1 J..£ , j ' . X ' 4 1 B • >► k < .r ■I *f^e n kS4 •I '\' 1 1 5 » I ( I; I IJ 4 i 4 'e* , ? < !i 5#? ‘ ! Mr I - i s •I ^'*^2 I I Exterior Painting of (3) Buildings at the Barry CRC 297 Construction Code. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes I >*<' i *> I ■( i 5 { f f k > ■ C.Aj!3f 4 r i r. <. M" .u24; .■KM?' ■* z IM ft ’ I '4ir<. IMarti Mayeck, Supervisor •X, ■' 5^*' tv I4 r ’AL. •r t Want to fed “care?* health ‘’$3 ♦ •* ■'-bS,-. i- I ?** ? T; b• i’ ' 'i < 'J we t ■ k '7' '•r V* 3 I -• That’s wher we shine » H I. I ♦ X I Chairman Vice Chairman Member i' u * I V f J •. i’ «r v* A> David Solmes Jim James Jamie Knight i^ested to by, >*4 'r0£; 'd 4 ( « t L s’* .41* a*' Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne. Clerk / J' f X BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY s i -‘I I Sf J' li. U Adjournment 8:40 pm I r LtV K- The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. b .t« ’t J . < /i' ,4.K» >4 « *> I ) 1^'" k fl F 4»L • 't. F v’** ’ r p I ' ’•’ .Si? V 1 Motion to approve Ordinance #2025- I r i Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.banycrc.org. Roll Call Vote - 4-2, presented by COH. motion passes 1 , f Attested to by Doug Peck, Supervisor .* Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer’s Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to agree in principle of the terms 1 * T-T Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 11:00 A.M. July 30, 2025 for the following project. £ •• f’n Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk » I I Meeting opened at 6:30 pm Approved: Consent agenda Resolution 2025-WL 1 Resolution 2025-HWA 1 Ordinance No. 99 Consumers Energy Gas and Electric Franchise Ordinance Adjourned at 7:22 pm The duo of Mark Herr and Wyatt Ferreire won the team roping com­ petition with a time of 8.00 seconds. Connor Madry and Garett Madry were second at 8.30 and Trace Hughston and Logan Nemeth third at 8.49. The girls’ barrel racing was won by Ashley Baumbach wi± a time of 14.515 seconds. Angela Farris was second at 14.755 and Devyn Baumbach third at 15.120. Ashley and Devyn sat at one and two in the over­ all Super Kicker Rodeo barrel racing standings for the summer heading into the weekend. ■ Ti b I J Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board meeting July 14,2025 IQ I A>Z ! Jake Maher rides the bull Obrian to a winning score of 78 points during the Super Kicker Rodeo in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair in Hastings Wednesday, July 16. Bull riders beat the storm at county fair rodeo show I X ''>*ta 4 I •. < I t ' : j •A e>^ ’^**^‘*** * Taylor Pyne rides to a fourth-place finish in the women’s barrel racing competition during the Super Kicker Rodeo Wednesday at the Barry County Fair in Hastings. Photos by Brett Bremer Super Kicker Rodeo clown Christopher DeBaeke rushes over to give an cowboy a “cat scan” during a skit Wednesday, July 16, at the Barry County Fair in Hastings. 4 < 1 1 •X D -If J aBfc 4 s /'Ja.i *-c Lt \;i ■r, 2i‘^ J ■- / V ! • iim IJ { »I ' f V •$ < «>• V *. t . W t I F'**n«u<u fMo©<. Jrw ■'•**• >« IS IM. ..' il^. \; J .^.. s A ■IQ-. 4 • J I I. * b < f t ’ i < r it ri Si. I **’v . P; * i* 1 <-l* B W 9 •' J 9-y. 4 ,>x:^ , .-^J*** < c rMll"’Jf: SKHzI sr V I * t^MT >!: r4 J I J r. 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The Lake Odessa Planning Commission heard from repre­ sentatives of Indigo Design and Copperrock Construction during a pre-application conference at the Planning Commission’s regular meet­ ing Monday, July 28, at the Page Memorial Building. Greg Schmidt, a partner at Indigo Design, said the two Grand Rapidsbased companies are seeking to build i I I -I 9^ 3 IF” 1 I <*15 bL?. 9^ •i >*• £>1 % Su i I ) I e ) f •1 I k i*. I .4 fi33SbO<a^^k00nits9nf8" ylub erlT baztosq ertosBOinaBsimmoD griinneW 1 two, three-story buildings that would include a mix of one- and two-bed­ room apartments on a more than 2.7acre site off of Jordan Lake Avenue, the site of a former football field. The property is currently owned by local residents Dr. Lee Stuart and his wife, Ruth Ann, who have success­ fully spearheaded the construction of “senior-friendly” condominium units on Third Avenue, between Fourth and Second streets, at what used to be the site of the former East Elementary School. Ruth Ann Stuart recently stated the couple, both retired and now in their 70s, had a potential agreement to sell the former football field, allowing for its development to meet the area’s need for additional housing. Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The July 28 meeting of the Lake Odessa Planning Commission featured a packed •5 If 8Bwfiton^«i1};TOfn0Ji E10190n9T9f^ n0!lS0llqQfa-91Cj B crowd. One item on the agenda was a pre-application conference for a d L proposed housing development on a former football field. Photo by Dennis Mansfield BwdH0nnqoiOTltii8^u(>*‘l b^ioaoiq ,bl9»4tedfoofi0nnol I tf IW't Ui Rep. Johnsen testifies in support of state funding for Barry County Jail ■4 r ■: .♦ ■; f » ?v •« 1. 1 M— * ( ( I A Ei < X •U' < But, at Monday’s meeting, Schmidt said the two companies would need changes to the village’s zoning ordi­ nance relating to density and parking guidelines before they could move forward with the purchase of the property and its development. According to interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow, the plan calls for a unit density of 18 per acre, while the village ordinance calls for a density of eight units per acre. However, in checking with other municipalities, he said the plans sub­ mitted by the developers are “not out of line.” Schmidt said a storm drain running through the property has created various challenges in the planning See PROJECT on 2 CA t l> V I J A $ t- 1 \h * RO^0 €»0S 1 ► f r Molly Macleod > •'v.- Editor d ‘5 1'5’ ft 4 •*IJ J A b n ^• tf-.. *w « u 'S^ h- * 11 » a,-. vV.x UA » 0 *1 4 V • •*.4 * n-< I •-.A? i V » A < ** • 4 <« « ^-1 < *0* B» « . •w * * 5 » 4 U >410 4 I < • ! J'1 1^ I- I t «S •«<' *<" *: * 5'a V 4*^ «• 9? 7^ £1;. £ f K. m: 5e. '» - 4^' ♦ A A 1 * *V * W' w: * *• V •^4. ' r-r • VIST 4w % >*s 1. d s - Shelbyville-based Helder Greenhouse Construction Inc. will negotiate with Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale for o-yli fc 926r|JMuq art tnoa 06 oij[£4as0HB I * the purchase of a 7.5-acre city-owned parcel located at the end of Hayes and Orchard streets. Helder plans to construct at least 50 to 60 housing units on the parcel, consisting of duplexes and townhomes. Representatives for the company ' said they are willing to construct as many as 100 units on the property, should the city desire. Photo by Molly Macleod kM *jfM 4 4/ ,1 K ( *l»» t jr'TX'n •» .? -.4 . f I” r »> *4* \ •i‘^ A A’ 7:b S.* **' * *4 * i V 4./ ' • .< . .a w 1' 4> T l-i. E?*; V. *' 11. I *• H 1 c A* h —?** * 1 > $ 1 t II 'V»«^ « t f-lfc .4 «>' * ’ V 7 r •J Jjf \ -aS < Jifi* 7;^ J, 'r « State Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) testified before a House appropriations subcommittee last week in support of key infra­ structure investments in the 78th District, which includes portions of Barry, Eaton, Ionia and Kent coun­ ties. Johnsen advocated for financial support from the state budget for several projects across the district, including support for the construc­ tion of a new Barry County Jail and justice center. Johnsen said replacing the outdated facilities will strengthen public safety and judicial operations. Elected officials, county employ­ ees and court staff agree that a new jail is a dire need for Barry County. In February, the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a proposal from Kalamazoo-based consulting firm Abonmarche Byce to conduct a jail feasibility study, which would essentially jump-start the local gov­ ernment’s attempts to address the outdated Barry County Jail. Barry County paid the firm $42,000 for the process, which will provide insight into how to most effectively move forward with the project. The extensive study f . ■*■*'.’* s >r r '.jt'.': « . • r. J V -- * f ! L I »<•*' • f* 4 -e I *4 • t I ZLgjWjg^SESXllBCBr*' r i __--'•W ik * * A . 5 >7* rx' ** J.. tt J.I “Z • < s I ------- * Ay r 4 A 4i V r “ • /S 4 < T* ,* 1 . .1 * 1 s> 16 > V. » liaatff^ J V 1 Council selects local builders for new development *A II • A < r- bOBl Molly Macleod «. f Editor ■ JI 1 After hearing competing proposals from two developers, the Hastings City Council voted unanimous­ ly on Monday, July 28, to autho­ rize Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale to negotiate a purchase and development agreement with w Shelbyville-based Helder Greenhouse Construction Inc. Should negotiations go smoothly, Helder could start pre-construction work on the 7.5-acre parcel as soon as -I J ' I .41 i3l pUrij .naqai fiEnmncnubai ■Bnoft I'. 'T. W .n-' yI ItetH iih 0 I umv * 4 js>^ t . Sp S' BV 9 k'.* a Jltoooma^ • I Su jdrvwft^ K' i' »»•» •k be •»w dyj > lab I I -KuautooD » -jsnohioifg iW OQUutmafJ * ^luooiwbbH K' ftefloofi 8a Isii fKiiiiToyife-. 9" J ■ •» i > ■ff ft this year. The property both developers competed for is a 7.5-acre parcel of land located at the end of Hayes and Orchard streets, in the vicinity of BCN Technical Services. Dan King, the city’s community development director and zoning administrator, said the property has been city-owned and up for sale for more than two decades. However, city officials reportedly have not actively marketed the property. Some interest in the property began percolating at the beginning of last year, and the city considered two pro­ posals on its desk that would use the property for housing, though in drasti­ cally different fashions. Father-and-son duo Marvin and Greg Helder, who already maintain some rental properties in Hastings, submit ted the winning proposal. The other came from a heavy-hitter in the home building industry, Allen Edwin Homes. The Helders’ proposal calls for up to 50-60 units on the parcel, consisting of See DEVELOPMENT on 3 w* See FUNDING on 3 f 'f:r i! ff 9 E T ilH • tar * j I 4 17 0 110 10 r •• I I * .1 * Lt LAKE ODESSA HOSTS ANNUAL ART FESTIVAL AUG. 2 i 5 55 r I 1 ■n s: s’v o <^ 0> J: 5= «B ,T» f- -?Ta r I* ' «s 'W i. p b- - - - ' AJ i<-' J«.-f •* t V? r ,*A • ^9 ,1 . M k > ‘f 1 '.«• t? * f, *4 4 A*1 s » ikAl * A 1 * UL »*7^ A ■-4 n - wW r »YBB Ltpw M SUBSCRIBE 'J J I I B- . c. □ I I 5* r* I I' • ? -4 Ok * I r YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE * I * M M « 7 t / I t »ir *4 MW # A P S* t MB M» T < <■> T WB * I « • .1 I sr. ■1 /. »• •J-, '•n is? ♦ SUBSCRIBE Ii^!f5>«9^blic . M I 1 %<>1 l*L II •< I sw ri .1 4X^«* ■I 1 ( » «• 12 ' I 1 1 fl < r L0310HA92 « 5S:. t VI Library Hastings Ml 49058 1 .-•I I .t' - 12 Group I I r- ^■a THE HASTINGS BANNER 221E State Street ♦ ♦ ♦ •J? / w.-—■ ♦ ♦ JR r' INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. 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The event was held in preparation for the 50th annual "Art in the Park" celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Lake Odessa Village Park. 0'»» r ■ z »' C/ * ft ' s z* r <b. J < ;, • • /k f J * "A ft jf. t 5 •Ai*'*'.. (■' I, f K ) ' s r.’ • » .1 f i <i 1I w I 1 I PROJECT Courtesy photos z I J ,5' R Continued from Page 1 J t J Lake Odessa hosts annual art festival Aug. 2 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer According to organizers, more than 5,000 people attend Art in the Park. And, this year, those who attend will be able to visit over 90 arts and crafts booths displaying a variety of offerings, as well as choose from a plethora offood vendors. Throughout the day, visitorswill also be treated to the sounds ofMichigan-area mu­ sicians and wil 1 have an opportunity to win door prizes each hour starting at 10 a.m. In addition to musical entertainment, activities for the younger set will be available near ±e south end of±e paftt at ±e “Kids’ Zone.” From 9 a.m. to noon, kids will be able to participate in painting a mural, coloring, making bracelets and creating sock puppets. There’s also balloon animal ftin with “Buttons the Clown” and a magic show at 10 a.m., and activities courtesy ofthe Lake Lake Odessa is ready to show its cre­ ative side, wi± the village set to host its 50th annual “Art in the Park” celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Lake Odessa Village Park. Organizers helped mark - literally the coming of the annual event with ±e “Chalk the Walk” on Tuesday, July 29. Persons of all ages helped decorate side­ walks in preparation for the main event Saturday. Art in the Park is organized and hosted by ±e Lake Odessa Area Arts Commis­ sion and is again set to provide festi­ val-goers wi± the opportunity to browse and buy various forms of arts and crafts from artists and artisans from all across ±e state - and beyond. process for the proposed development, with plans calling for one building housing 36 apartments and a second only 12 units. “It’s the only thing that makes sense for that property,” said Ben DeJong, a Planning Commission member and trustee on the Lake Odessa Village Council. “I know housing, affordable housing, is a big issue, especially for younger people,” DeJong added. “We want to keep them here.” The Planning Commission voted unanimously to have the proposed development placed again on the agen­ da for its upcoming meeting on Sept. 16, with the meeting also including a possible public hearing on any needed changes to the village zoning ordi­ nance. I’d like to keep this moving forward,” said Village President Karen Banks, who also sits on the Planning Commission. One concern on the proposed devel­ opment was voiced by Planning Commission member Beth Barrone, who asked whether the three-story buildings would include elevators. Without elevators, Barrone said per­ sons with mobility issues would be limited to first-floor units, reducing their housing options. “Just pointing that out,” she added, Schmidt said the buildings would be “walk-in” structures without elevators, characterizing the individual units as “not luxury apartments” but “also not subsidized” or low-income housing. If the project is approved by the Planning Commission and then the village coun­ cil, he added construction would begin in 2026. The developers were requested to submit any additional information on the project at least two weeks prior to the Sept. 16 meeting. “We need to make sure there’s no obstacles,” Guetschow said. . A schedule of upcoming village meetings, as well as agendas and other information, may be found online at LakeOdessa.org. Odessa Community Library at 11 a,m. The 50th Art in the Park has been made possible with support from local busi­ nesses and community organizations, as well as a grant from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council. Free on-street visitor parking will be available throughout ±e village within walking distance to the park. Handic^ parking and wheelchair check-out will be available at ±e First Congregational Church on Fourth Avenue, with ±e site being staffed by local Boy Scouts. While the handicap parking and wheelchairs are available fee of charge, scouts will be accepting free-will donations. For more information, pick up a copy ofthe 2025 Art in the Park Visitors Guide at area businesses or view it online at LakeOdessaArts.com. ■Hastings Sidewalk Salesare Aug. 15-16 Molly Macleod Editor The Hastings City Council adopted an ordinance that installs guidelines on ' how downtown businesses may utilize the sidewalks outside of their estabr lishments during its regular gcheduJ^ r<ri meeting Monday, July 28. The ordinance adopted this week dictates that merchandise loading must be done within alleys and back entrances (when present) ofdowntown businesses, ensuring that items.are not stacked on the front sidewalk and do * not impede foot traffic or the view of the businesses. Meanwhile, the ordinance permits movable sales racks and tempncary seating, enabling business owners to expand, sales space and gain the ■ -'T, '< 1 7i I. must also be maintained. The sales racks cannot exceed 150 square feet or 20 linear feet of frontage, and will only be present in the public right-of-way during business hours. The ordinance also seeks to address sidewalk cafes and dining, platfonp pefeits. That includes ari/portion' of the public right-of-way permitted to be used by a licensed food service establishment. Under the new ordinance, the city will issue permits lasting nO’ longer than one calendar year ~ April 1 to Nov. 1 - to use a portion of the public right-of-way for dining. Establishments, however, would have to meet several requirements, such as all furniture and decor must be temporary and in compliance with bo± buildingahcJfte coH^s. iTie businesses ...... J would then be able to conduct sales or serve patrons in the outdoor areas from 8 a.m. to midnight. The new ordinance will not take ef­ fect until after the upcoming Sidewalk Sales coming to downtown Hastings Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16. Council members unanimously ad­ opted Resolution 2025-21 on Monday, which allows for the sidewalk displays until the new ordinance takes effect in the coming weeks. • w z ■■ •we < ww > Contributingyvriter Jayson Bussa contributed to this report. w 'Ik t * ♦ \ b 7I Ct »- I 'f\ • « 1 I I • I r aP «I < »JS er I »r ^5^ I I I ttb* f I I I ■f Cj •4 i V7C p I, tir^' *- O’* I » 1 « I 1 .4 .1 Hi' f .?r*A***' I 3. “ - 7 J -al Ztin I ■■ .-rxi; r^- I r<’ * I* *5 u* n r ‘nO - Ua 1 . 'fJC z. <r X f'O " z ,I t J . .u 4 ♦ 'Mribl'f' IT B •' b i */ 1 ^94^ AT LS.iz !■» * _,. zn 4 * 1^0 3 *W ' 9 41 b‘ ‘ '1 hn;^'■9*'^’'" I . •' •> f st X JM I J T */ ) 1 1 i .V -.. k<♦ ! I K> <1 & i I > ..L______ 4 b ij n 1 st z 1 i J • ? ^fc.» I . Ji J 9^ * •+ » 11 .Tin V n -4^ K>m '(T c ’iJL u I £ I < k J I 9SLa k J 1 ■^1 > « II B' « ■___ •.J_ i - « ^bnogsa I i I 2 it _ (V :,niffiDQ P ij f . 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A "A*! r cX >. •9 tfr I f It **V T^t �f - cx'W^^oa^p^l1lD^ v r DEVELOPMENT —• — the HASTINGS BAMNER www.HastingsBanner.com w Continued from Page 1 ; (■ I * I t i € duplexes and two-story townhomes. The Helders will purchase the cityowned property for $ 100,000. Marv Helder was present at both this week’s Hastings City Council meeting, as well as Monday, July 14’s meeting, to advocate for his company’s pro­ posal. He said that if his company’s proposal was approved, construction on the site will begin as soon as possi­ ble. He hopes to have the entire project wrapped up within five years. Helder said affordability is key to his company’s proposal. “Ours will be regular rentals; they will be market-rate like the other rentals that we have in the area. But the whole idea is affordable. So that’s really the difference in the proposal is affordable now,” said Helder. He added that his company could put up to 100 units on the property, depending on the desires of city officials. Representatives from Allen Edwin Homes were also present on Monday. Allen Edwin’s proposal would have called for 17-19 single-family detached homes, each around $350,000. Around 20% of the units would be reserved for workforce housing rentals. If approved, Allen Edwin would have sought 20 years of tax increment financing for the project. Allen Edwin offered to buy the 7.5-acre parcel for $102,200. “They’re (Allen Edwin) talking (r I 5a- *4 7 3<n' JDOM.-J gfl 1^/ ‘Wl ?F T < 4^ f iT- 'xjj Mrf'JOl MS 1^1A « -te I ri \ I ) *• I . ’riv/ ( c A s . ' J 5. •I 4 J Jo 1 '.1 * I i • \ s A I I . 'U. >1 I * 'if 1 i I f ! n I I ’ 7 » t J. I S’ I / I » % Ji /J A ♦ y>L I f A ■ ! ! i 1 ‘At •1' t % K I n'4£ AL kJ 4 ► ri . "T* r. ■■4. • I I . • -.J I 4; * I * 41 1 / • • f t .1 u 6 < r* J I ‘ I. 'O • I ' *4 =*- I .<k » ‘A ♦ 1 'I • 1 - ?; t 1 i »«> / n;- i % * I .'■‘h •Ui '■‘J I u J . 1 *i ; r. r.«. i 1/ 4 ' -*111; ■h h , 'Kis f I 1 s 1 1> It ‘<7 b building four or five homes on the property per year, and a five-year buildout type of a thing. That’s a pretty slow buildout on a property that’s been sitting for 30 or 40 years,” said Helder. “Ours would probably be five years, but depending on how rentals go and things like that, it may be much faster than that. “We are aware that Meijers is prob­ ably going to build a new Meijer store a mile from here. Those employees are going to live somewhere, and they are going to bring 200-300 new employ­ ees to this area and they are going to be more than likely the same kind of employees that are around here. $20 an hour, $22, $18 they can’t afford a $350,000 house, even if the rent’s $1,800 a month in a rental. “It’s a totally different way of look­ ing at it. I think with the need for housing now, I mean, all the employ ers that I talk to, the biggest problem is you gotta drive 25 miles to work in Hastings because you can’t find a place to live. Well, 17 or 18 homes is a really good start, but 100 will solve the problem a lot quicker.” Helder said he and his company will be looking for support to make the project cheaper wherever they can get it. “We will probably start as soon as we get permitting,” Helder said. “... But our goal is to get this thing built, because I’m not getting any younger.” — Contributing writer Jayson Bussa contributed to this report. 3 Thursday, July 31,2025 Nashville library receives grant for new door, website Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The Putnam District Library in Nashville recently got a helping hand in funding a pair of projects, includ­ ing a new automatic door to increase accessibility and an updated website. According to the library’s director, Krista Vincent, the district library received the funding through a “Li­ braries Transforming Communities” competitive awards program by the American Library Association, in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries. The grant awards included $6,200 for the installation of an automatic door on the district library’s rear entrance and another $3,600 for de­ velopment of a new website. The new door has already been in­ stalled, with the project having been completed in May. “The rear door automatic opener was needed for sure,” Vincent said. “If someone in a wheelchair came to the library and could not open the door for themselves, they had to call our phone number for us to come open the door for them. “Now, they can open the door for themselves which is a point of inde­ pendence for people,” she added. The redesign of the library’s web­ «• 1 v^. . 4 f site is planned to begin in mid-August. “The current library website was outdated and not easily read on mo­ bile devices or by website readers,” Vincent said. “This grant will cover the cost ofa fully accessible website.” Once it is completed, the updated website will include a community cal­ endar, links to community resources, as well as images and video of the library’s upstairs archives, “which is the most complete collection of Maple Valley history in the area,” Vincent said. “Without the grant, it is unlikely that we would have prioritized re­ doing our website yet,” she added. “However, the American Library As­ sociation recommends that all public libraries have websites that can be read by people who are blind or need to use a reader.” Cunently, local library officials are looking for community input on the design of the new website. “Residents of our community are encouraged to share their thoughts on how we can provide relevant informa­ tion and resources through our web­ site,” Vincent said. “We have already been interviewing people who come to the library about their thoughts. We are hoping to get community input in the next few weeks.” ‘ I K i Cooperation between victims, LORD helps lead to arrest V ’i*' >- II * If :k i I ■f I ‘•■-"'bf ‘ V • V X ** *» w *^4 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer A series of larceny complaints in the Village of Lake Odessa might have led to the arrest of a person who reportedly could be tied to similar crimes in other communities. And, Kendra Backing, the chief of the Lake Odessa Police Department, is crediting the cooperation of the victims and efforts of investigators for breaking the case. According to a recent departmental re­ port to the Lake Odessa Village Council, the LOPD responded to several larceny from automobile complaints by residents in the 700-900 block of 6th Avenue on June 17. “These thefts occurred to unlocked vehicles sometime the night prior and valuables ranging from money, personal I4 I (-• 1 ) “If I J . >• r 4 -ni *4 ’»»K ■<! J 4( -aaii •- .»;v J I f , .. • r, •‘ • ?.' :ii * •■fl'-’ .e I » «- >1» !... w iiiMiiK* UlU) > .t''ar»4.L 'I jt' I r * •. 1r z '•V ''■i i I »W . •< x'.. 1 I t I I » s ►.J I J t I « . 1 't r» I I » 4^ j4'J I t . I I H f *r *J VW 4 i i • I rJ I I identification information, keys and fi­ nancial transaction devices were stolen,” the report stated. “The victims reported credit card notifications from businesses in the Lansing area.” While victims were instructed to con­ tact their credit card companies to cancel the cards, follow-up investigative efforts by LOPD officials were conducted at businesses to gain security footage ofthe unauthorized use of the cards. Through those efforts, Backing said a suspect profile was developed. The imag­ es were also shared with law enforcement networks and, so far, has led to the arrest of at least one individual, a 21-year-old Lansing area man, in what the LOPD chief characterized as an “ongoing” investigation. “It was just a really good example of igp«’'s Financial .* \ ? I r w FOCUS •c '•^ ’b- Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 3dX' c» •»v It A* «. I .1^ •• I .'I •I I 1 V I a il I > J •<1I State Rep. Gina Johnsen testifies alongside Portland City Manager Andrew Dymczyk in support of funding for wastewater infrastructure. Johnsen also advocated for state funds to support the construction of a new Barry County Jail in front of the House appropriations subcommittee last week, on Thursday, July 31. Courtesy photo I . :tiBSW ’’’t mifc Kfflt I' w HA,**. ' ' r jac. : li c- f' I p '>l( • 1 a life* -H ft » l< i t(K| < ■ ''^* ri .n • t» ii r J 3!^*^ J M wsU'1 'X U I b •fr •«> Z f i. r, z 1 I «• r *1 tef ) tWf t U' Continued from Page 1 I I t FUNDING 4 .'.'J * —■ i ■ 4 4 ( r! aoK'z/nrlM’.« was expected to take from four to six months. The study results have not yet been shared. Commissioners voted to establish a jail stakeholder committee in April to begin the planning process. Should all go to plan, the study results could help the committee craft a proposal to bring to voters. The study probes the feasibility of a few different scenarios: building a new jail at a new site, building a new jail on the existing site, renovating the existing jail at its current site, renovating and 1 ri I • Wiflo fl. '■ I f ;a9ia aj. I ;gini . i »> 1 I I ‘^r; ' ‘ I I f I T )'•, t ( qKid JbboadO141 Im* noM 1 ritn VCiB. i iWE' • ''it i 1 4 k '' 4,,0> .0 I I ’ ) lUT” 4 I ur/b' 'auq a 1 /r I '» •. ( < lun ( I .I ! •U ' '■ 11/"* >' I ( 1 - •, expanding the existing jail at its current site and other alternatives that may arise during the study. Johnsen also testified in support of other projects across the district on Thursday, July 24. These include sup­ port for replacing the Odessa Township Fire Hall and funding bridge repairs across Ionia County. Johnsen is also seeking funding for upgrades to the Portland Water Treatment Plant and major road repair investments in Barry County. “These are taxpayer dollars going to roads, bridges, water systems, and public safety,” she said. “This is exactly what responsible government should fund.” » 1 I I a *r 11 *1 k I t •I il >1 ' J .'T- tgB il* il f I z IIJ 1! Jl^ ‘A /I II * s Ji I 4 4 RS # ■ f I i T .1*A r- * X? /• : • : : • Quilt Fabrics - First Quality • 108” Backs - Wide Variety • Gift Certificates Available • Thread, Zippers, Trims, etc. ; QUESTIONS: ASK US ■ ? II 218 E. State St.. Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 ani-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm t f z i ) .k fl z,i ♦ ♦ > V' I / r' I .► T ♦ ♦ II • 4*•, ft f '3' Jesus Love You b lU''* e I R <9'i J* Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Investing With Heart: Find a Financial Advisor Who Shares Your Values -4* I • ‘«i Member SIPC 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 ■* k", ■• for his (potential) accomplices.” Along with praising the effort and co­ operation involved in the investigation. Backing said the crime spree also showed that residents need to be vigilant and safeguard against being too complacent. In her report to the village council, she stated that people need to be reminded to lock their vehicles and not leave any valuables inside. “You just never know,” Backing said. “You can get too comfortable in your neighborhood. “These crimes were significant,” she added. “He was on a mission.” Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones 11 I. cooperation with the victims and outside agencies,” Backing added. “I was just proud ofthe investigative work that went into this. “It was a really good example of solid police work.” According to Backing, the suspect. who has yet to be arraigned on any charges, is being housed in the Kent County Jail on “multiple holds” from other area law enforcement agencies, including Hastings, Grand Ledge and in the Lansing area. “It’s one person right now,” she said. “I don’t believe this person acted alone. “Likely, more charges will come down HuUt CUanm Pickup Station When it comes to managing your money, there’s more to consider than just the bottom line. For many people, invest­ ing isn’t only about building wealth or reaching goals — it’s about making sure their dollars support charitable causes and principles that are in line with their closely held values. Whether your focus is on protecting the planet, aligning with your faith or giving back to your community, a financial advisor who understands your values can help you build a portfolio that reflects what matters to you. Here’s how to help find a good fit. Know What You Stand For Before you start searching for a financial advisor, take a moment to reflect on your own values. Are you passion­ ate about sustainability? Do you want your investments to avoid companies that conflict with your faith? Is charitable giving a big part of your life and something you want to incorporate into your financial strategy? Make a list of your top pri­ orities. Understanding what drives you can help make it easier to find a financial ad­ visor who shares and respects your vision. Do Your Homework Once you’ve clarified your goals, start looking for finan­ cial advisors who focus on values-based investing. Terms like “socially responsible investing” (SRI), “faith-based investing,” “impact investing” or “ESG” (which stands for en­ vironmental, social, and gover­ nance) are good keywords to use during your search. Browse financial advisor websites and check their cre­ dentials. Some may highlight their experience with sustain­ able funds or philanthropic planning. Look for signs that they’re comfortable helping clients invest with a con­ science. Ask the Right Questions After narrowing your list, schedule a few introductory discussions, which can be done in person or remotely, depend­ ing on your preference. These chats are your chance to learn more about how the financial advisor works and whether they’ll be a good fit. Ask about their investment approach: • Do they offer portfolios with a focus on ESG or faith­ based filters? • Have they worked with clients who have similar values to yours? • How do they assess char­ itable giving strategies or donor-advised funds? • Do they know the com­ plex tax rules associated with charitable giving? Listen closely to the ques­ tions they ask of you. Are they truly interested in what matters to you? Do they understand your values and priorities? Also, consider their com­ munication style. Will they keep you updated regularly? Are they open to collaboration when you want to adjust your plan? Trust Your Instincts Choosing a financial advi­ sor is a personal decision. Be­ yond their professional qual­ ifications, you want someone who listens well and respects your goals. Don’t hesitate to meet with several financial advisors before making your choice. The right person will make you feel understood and supported, both financially and personally. 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This content was provided by Edward Jones for use by Jeff Domenico, your Edward Jones Financial Advisor, lo­ cated at 450 Meadow Run Dr Suile 100 Hastings, ^^l 49058 PH: 269-948-8265. ? �* 4 e Thursday, July 31, 2025 i THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ( 9 Institute to host free open house Aug. 9 DO YOU REMEMBER? ,'L' «ir. >*• « ’T1 v:,j < I k T IP _ > 1 4 I a ?* <»< X X Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a nature center, biological field station and envi­ ronmental education center in Hastings, is inviting community members to a free, family-friendly open house set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. According to organizers for the event, the afternoon will provide visitors - both newcomers and long-time supporters an opportunity to explore the institute’s grounds, learn more about its mission and enjoy the great outdoors. During the open house, guests can enjoy: • Free MOO-ville Creamery ice cream; • Free hotdogs and treats; • Yard games and activities; • Access to the institute’s trails and facilities; • A new art exhibit; and Interactive stations highlighting edu- '*9m* cational programs, facility rentals, land stewardship and membership benefits. Barry County Transit will offer trans­ portation to the event, A shuttle will depart from the Barry County Courthouse at 11 a.m., with $2 round-trip fare per person. “We’re excited to welcome guests of all ages to experience everything the PCCI has to offer,” said Katie Kelly, the institute’s development director. “ Whetherit’stheir first visitorlheir 15th. “It’s a great chance to play, learn and connect with nature.” The event is free and open to the publ ic, but registration is appreciated. Persons may go online at http://bit.ly/46oS4Bp to sign up. Or, for more information, individuals may call 269-721-4190 or visit the in­ stitute’s website, CedarCreeklnstitute. org. — DM > ■f /rtj ( t« ,£ag fr IP jIF r C: Ji I E ► ..'ll .■ .i rL iUttufeA'’ daaoj q sr' i Z . J' 4 J * » *»♦ « 4 .1 -f 7' " >f ■ ' ri */ .4?' . I'rt fttS ; ' » I nr)'’ ir ^5* “I - I « p I -■Jianoo I .J f'f f 9^ 1 I a i . r' I t 11- n*- J I I ng 'AMT J ( 1 / I I / I j I % X ir I ■r Id/ ♦ ) ■'is ' , :r 4 id J' • I J BOVINE INTERVENTION - -I +<-» Cordelio hosts second open house on wind project — BANNER JULY 26, 2018 — Cattle lying down is a sign of impending rain. These cows were on all fours, curiously walking about their pasture along Cogswell Road Tuesday evening. After four days with rain, the cattle may have grown tired of lying down - or were interested in dis­ covering new vegetation brought on by much-needed rains. File photo Whitmer appoints local to Veterans’ Facility Board of Directors Last week, Governor Gretchen Whit­ mer announced several appointments to state boards and commissions. Among those appointments, a Hastings resident was named to the Michigan Veterans’ Facility Authority Board of Directors. Carla Wilson-Neil, of Hastings, is the former chief operating officer of Spec­ trum Health Pennock and a member of American Legion Post 45. Wilson-Neil holds a Bachelor of Arts in communi­ cations from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in management from Aquinas College. Wilson-Neil is appoint ed as a representative of the interests of W9B 9 J I i ■I Hr c* 99 Wi I After hosting an open house in March, representatives of the Cana­ dian-based Cordelio Power recently announced they will host a second, similar event at the Hughe House on Velte Road in Lake Odessa from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. Stephanie Buway, senior director of development with Cordelio Power, said the event will include a brief presenta­ tion at 5:30 p.m., with a question and answer period afterwards. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. one or more congressionally chartered veterans’ organizations for a term com­ mencing July 21, 2025, and expiring April 15, 2029. Wilson-Neil succeeds Leon Bauer, whose term has expired. “I am honored to have been selected to serve on the Michigan Veterans’ Facility Authority Board,” said Wilson-Neil. “The organization’s history dates back to 1885 when Michigan Act 152 au±orized creation of a dedicated home for veterans, with the first home opened in Grand Rapids in 1886. In I 2016, the Michigan Legislature updated the governance and oversight fiinctions with a focus on ensuring facilities continued adherence to nationally recog­ Carla nized healthcare standards and Wilson-Neil established a board of directors 1; The Tupper Lake project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 - depending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa, Boston and Berlin townships. Those planning to attend the open house are urged to RSVP by calling Buway at989-292-9924orviaemail at tupperlakewind@cordeliopower.com. Report compiled by staff writer Dennis Mansfield. I % »' I r * I if J I r I I . J s J I I > 1 I ! J I t t , A— I I r- ' J I I t 1 1 J I ] to oversee these functions, along with the appeals board for admissions and related decisions. Membership on this Board includes representation from veteran organizations and I am pleased, as a member of American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, to serve my fellow veterans.” The Michigan Veterans’ Fa­ cility Authority Board of Directors governs the Michigan Veterans’ Facility Authority and consists of the Director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and eight members appointed by the Governor who have profession­ al knowledge, skill, or experience in long-term care, health care licensure or finance, or medicine. This appointment is subject to the advice and consent ofthe Senate. — MM J - i tr I 4 I j I r. f. i . .-■c: 1 I L-jUJ t I ■ I ( 4 I J. J F * HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL f I City Of Hastings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FALL —* 4 RESOLUTION 2025-21 TO STAY THE NECESSARY ORDINANCES FOR SIDEWALK SALES IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS AUGUST 15,2025, AND AUGUST 16,2025 SPIRTS I V 1 i WHEREAS, the Hastings Business Connection requests a stay under Section 22-2 of Hastings ordinances on August 15,2025. and August 16,2025; and 1 i I The physicals are free but a $10 donation would be welcomed with all proceeds going to the Hastings Athletic Boosters. z FIRST OFFICIAL FALL PRACTICES ARE AS FOLLOWS: I 1 • *«/ t k I I r ’ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hastings desires to support and encourage the busi­ nesses in downtown Hastings; now < r' I I I THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hastings hereby stays for the purpose of said Sidewalk Sales on August 15, 2025, and August 16. 2025. in Article 22-1 of the Hastings City Code, the following Ordinance; I Must have a parent signed MHSAA physical form at the time of the physical. I WHEREAS, the Hastings Business Connection wants to ensure that said Sidewalk Sales is con­ ducted in good taste and in accordance with all laws and regulations; and Hastings Saxon Physical Night will be held at the CERC on August Sth with the girls from 6:00-7:15 pm and the boys from 7:15-8:30 pm. Due to construction, please enter using the CERC entrance behind the High School. I k I Section 22-2 ) I A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution being offered by Member McLean, with support by -I MemberDevroy: I YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and I Tossava I NAYS: None I ABSENT; None I MOTION DECLARED ADOPTED. I I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly held and attended regular I meeting the 28th day of July by the City Council of the City of Hastings, by a vote of nine (9) memI bers voting in favor thereof and zero (0) members voting against, and zero (0) members absent. I t >1 * '4 * i 1 I •'.• '-TF. > J7 ' «.i * I I *■ * * 1 * ■I i 11^ 5 I M. k —•t 4 J Linda Perin, City Clerk Girls Swim and Dive - August 11th 3-5:30 pm at the CERC Girls Golf - August 11 th 3:30 pm at The Legacy Golf Course Volleyball - August 11th 4-7:00 pm HS Gym Football - August 11th F/JV 3:30-6:00 pm Report to Fieldhouse Football - August 11th Varsity 8-11:00 am and 12:30-2:30 pm Report to Fieldhouse Cross Country - August 11th lOam-noon XC Table at the High School Boys Tennis,- August 12th 3:30-5:00 pm at the Tennis Courts Boys Soccer - August 11th 3:00-5:30 pm at Pierce Field HS Sideline Cheer - August 12th 4:00 - 6:00 pm in CERC gym Middle School Football - August 18th Meet in MS gym right after school. Middle School Volleyball and XC - August 25th Meet in MS gym right after school. Middle School Sideline Cheer - August 19th from 3:20 5:30 pm at MS on Park Street side. I As a reminder, all student athletes competing for Hastings Area Schools in the 6th through 12th grades must have a current physical on file on Final Forms/Athletic Office in order to practice and/or compete. _______ t I WHEREAS, the Hastings Business Connection, by way of correspondence, has requested per­ mission to conduct Sidewalk Sales in downtown Hastings; and FIRST PRACTICE INFORMATION 1 •J' «< H • I I • City of Hastings I _____________________ COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN_____________________ I Resolution 2025-20_I RESOLUTION TO AMEND GUIDELINES FOR GRANTING POVERTY EXEMPTION TAX REDUCTION "'W -J I*'. ^iih•> —- I & v4C « ■>* I I I WHEREAS, the principal residence of persons who, in the judgment of the Board of Review, are I unable to contribute to the public charge are eligible for exemption in whole or in part from taxation I under Public Act 390 of 1994 (MCL 211.7u); and I WHEREAS, the City of Hastings finds it necessary to establish such guidelines, includes as I Attachment A to enable the Board of Review to carry out its statutory duties; and WHEREAS, the I City Council of Hastings approved guidelines at the January 23,2023 City Council meeting; and I WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and seeks to amend the guidelines to suit the public I interest; I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, pursuant to MCL 211.7u, the revised poverty ex-1 . emption guidelines included as Attachment A are hereby adopted to be used by the Board of I Review in determining whether a poverty exemption from property taxes should be granted; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall supersede and replace any prior Reso- I lution on the subject and that the designations and authorizations herein shall continue in effect I until modified by the City Council of the City of Hastings. I A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution being offered by Member Stenzelbarton, with support I by Member McLean; I YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tos- I sava I NAYS:None I ABSENT: None I MOTION DECLARE ADOPTED. I I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly held and attended regular I meeting the 28th day of July 2025, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, I State of Michigan, by a vote of nine (9) members voting in favor thereof and zero (0) members I voting against with zero (0) members absent. I Linda Perin, City Clerk I I ^(ii I r ft- k I I.- I I • I <•1! . r I ' J I* * 1 > H Ine <<11* MM 1' k iS n g! 7b •J Jit ll I I' I I I i s k I 1 Ju*' * T. *» •■l .. ■ 41*. T i *n ar^ \ « i VI* I , ^30t t '« Ik •'5 I i «3r h fifi I fr n 6(1* t P q t, b 'Oil h . • BCdDBt inkaBhl V* I ■ ' X % S, . I ’ Ji '3t. { I Ip r. sS . * \ . 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The festivities will again slide over to the Thomapple Plaza at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, with the Stormy’s Foam Party. “There is no better way to beat the heat than being covered from head to toe in refreshing foam,” Hoke said. “Imagine a 30-by-60 play-space with sudsy, refreshing bubbles that kids of all ages can play in outdoors.” “Friday at the Fountain” at noon on Friday, Aug. 1, on the Barry County Courthouse lawn is set to feature Amy Young and Dave’s at 7, a band that delivers songs that are toe-tapping to careful and contemplative. Soul Syndicate, a Michi­ gan-based 10-piece ensemble, will complete the week’s musical slate when it takes the stage at the Thomapple Plaza at 7:30 p.m, Friday to provide a blend of funk, soul and dance tnusfCr Hastings Live guests are erfcouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. A concession-stand, oper­ ated by volunteers from Hastings’ Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances serving food, snacks and so ft drinks - and more. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder/lightning, each show will be held as scheduled. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and dona­ tions from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospi­ tal, Highpoint Community Bank DM and other local businesses. GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office-517-254-4463. ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE Friday, August 1st & Saturday. August 2nd at 9am. 1330 E State ROAD, Hastings. J* CAMPERS/RVS 1 1988 AVIAN Model X 34’ RV for sale. t V‘ Updated plumbing. New tires. Needs r lafJ: TLC. $8,000 OBO. 269-993-2529 •la J A u A Amy Young and Dave’s At 7 will set the tone for a beautiful weekend on the Barry County Courthouse lawn at noon on Friday, Aug. 1. Visit us online at mihomepaper.com Courtesy photos PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS -JULY 31-AUG. 7 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ July 1*31 July Storybook Walk: “Emile and the Field" by Kevin Young; illustrated by Chioma Ebinama. Young Emile loves the field Close to his home. He loves the tre^l" the flowers, the grass. But he doesn’t love sharing this field with the other children who come to sled during winter. Can Emile learn to share his beloved field? The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Summer Wildflower July 1-31 Trail (free and self-guided). Follow the green trail and enjoy the bright blooms of summer. Thursday, July 31 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for a free social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one. Water is required to hike — this is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. This is a 2.2-mile hike open to all. Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk: “Mnoomin maan'gowing: The Gift of Mnoomin” by Brittnay Luby; illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley; translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. A seed is a gift to the future and a story you can hold. Follow the journey of mnoomin, or wild rice seed, as it encounters the wetland animals that prepare its way and the people who harvest it. Hike the trail and discover the forces that keep a wetland ecosystem balanced for mnoomin. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Aug. 1-31 — Walk the Planets. Take i. a hike around our solar sySterrf. Visit* eaplTpl^net and discover the.solar system that surrounds Earth with a free, self-guided hike on the green trail. Friday, Aug. 1 — Fun Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Friday, Aug. 1 — August Specialty Dinner: Fish Fry, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 —Sip and Ride accessible tours (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult). 10 a.m.-noon. Interested in wild, foraged drinks, but not interested in hiking the trails? This is for you! Tour and taste along the Institute’s trails from the comfort of an all-terrain vehicle. Learn to ID the plants that make excellent teas, sodas, mocktails and more. Wednesday, Aug. 6 — Sip and Ride accessible tours (ages 15+. under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.noon. Wednesday, Aug. 6 — Field Station End of Summer Celebration, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 — Sip and Ride accessible tours (ages 15+. under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-noon. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org Tyden Park - Saturday, Aug. 2J SAME DAV SERVICE AVAILABLE * a ssmcwKSEma * RESIDEHTIAL & COMMERCIAL i ii r s The Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas kir9T*iMf 4/0ur . fur ^i/ons Septic Tank Service M Itegsiter online now through August 18 on the events page at mIbaiTyxom Thanks you all for your business in 2024! appreciate your business! 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Fully II 9 a I r I '• y FRIDAY NIGHT I FEATURES H i TREE SERVICE * Iw I r ■-‘’T B * A retiring Intermediate School Dis­ trict board member once charged us always to remember that we serve "the least of these." Have you ever heard that phrase? Who are the least of these? And what do they have to do with us? It comes from a story in the biblical book of Matthew. Then the righteous will answer him. Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and Rich Franklin give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply. Truly I tell you, whatev­ er you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me In a more contemporary reference, legendary American musician Johnny Cash sang about his mission as “The Man in Black." wearing his signature color, "just so we're reminded of the ones who are held back." He also said that he sang about “the poor and beat­ en-down, livin' in the hopeless, hungry side of town. Another great American often spoke about “the least of these." In his last Sunday sermon ever, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “This is the question facing America. Ultimately, a great nation is a compas­ sionate nation. America has not met its obligations and its responsibilities to the poor. One day we will have to stand before the God of history and we will talk in terms of things we've done... It seems that I can hear the God of history saying, 'That was not enough! But I was hungry, and ye fed me not. I was naked, and ye clothed me not. 1 was devoid of a decent san­ itary house to live in, and ye provided no shelter for me. And consequently, you cannot enter the kingdom of great­ ness. If ye do it unto the least of these, my brethren, ye do it unto me. In the 57 years since Dr. King’s chal­ lenge. we still find ourselves asking, “What can we do for the least of these, our brothers and sisters? How will we tf*' « serve them?" How will we serve the forgotten »’ children, the children who are hungry, thirsty, homeless, ill-clothed, disabled, sick, or in trouble with the law? The little ones who are dirty, loud, rude, ill-behaved, unloved? The teenagers who are defiant, de­ pressed. difficult to deal with, difficult to love, or just different? The black ones, the brown ones, the immigrants, the non-English speakers? The ones whose words say, "I hate you," but whose eyes say, “Please see me. Please help me. Please love me." The children who are nothing like we were, or maybe exactly like we were? The wounded, the desperate, the hopeless? I don't have all the answers, just the troubling questions. But 1 ask them because someone has to. And in your hearts, you are already contemplating the answers, because in our hearts, we all know the answers. They're not easy answers. They may take us out of our comfort zones. They may demand sacrifice or commitment. They may be messy or complicated. Speaking at the wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Reverend Michael Curry put the an­ swer into one word: love. must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way. There's power in love. Don’t underestimate it. Don't even over-sentime'ntalize it. There's power, power in love. “If you don’t believe me, just slop and imagine a world where love is the way. Imagine our homes and families where love is the way. Imagine neighborhoods and communities where love is the way. u “Imagine governments and nations where love is the way. Imagine busi­ ness and commerce where this love is the way. Imagine this tired old world where love is the way. When love Is the >/jay, then no child will go to bed hungry in this world ever again. When love is the way, we will let justice roll down like a mighty stream and righteousness like an ever-flowing brook. "When love is the way, poverty will become history. When love is the way, the earth will be a sanctuary. When love is the way, we will lay down our swords and shields, down by the river­ side, to study war no more. "When love is the way, there’s plenty good room-plenty good room-for all of God's children. Because when love is the way, we actually treat each other, well... like we are actually family." When we make it our business to care for the least of these, we make it our business to care for all. If that's not what public education is about. I don't know what is. tf 9 A TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 Rich Franklin Barry ISO Superintendent J .1 CLASSIFIEDS FROM THE SUPE’S DESK: ‘The least of these’ X» ‘ » I I 5 iSflB mo: - .. Thursday, July 31, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER A Goys & Girts Men & Women Men & Women J (Ages 15-17) (Ages 18-2S) (Ages 25 & up) I, Age brackets subiect to change based on participation. । OHtdomn.MMl bbWMf^inlMMpiptriCQ ■ •II orolOIDSVISM �4117 t f r / » • Lit' ' 6 Thursday, July 31, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I I i •'*1 V n i OBITUARIES i I ft i fee J 2* t i 9 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM 5 <uip^.4ir •* V Richard LaRue Walker HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRARY Richard (Dick) LaRue Walker, a longtime resident of Hastings, Ml passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Carveth Village 1 in Middleville. Dick was born in Kalamazoo, Ml, on March 2, 1931, to Mrs. Zela Walker and Claude Walker. Claude passed away in December 1930 in Massachusetts, prior to Dick’s birth. Zela and Claude’s family had lived in the Kalamazoo area, so Zela returned there with her two sons after her husband’s untimely death from a ruptured appendix. Dick was born three months after her return to Kalamazoo. Claude Walker had been a manager for Shakespeare Rod and Reel in Kalamazoo and at corporate offices in Massachusetts. Dick had two older brothers, Claude Jr. and Robert Walker, who both served in WWII. They lived in Florida for many years and are now deceased. Dick attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and graduated from Kalamazo I Central High School in 1948, followed by enlistment in the Navy (1948-1953). He was an original 1949 crew member of the Salem CA-139. After five and a half years of Mediterranean tours during the Korean War era, Dick enlisted in the Air Force (1968-1970). He worked with long-range ground radar with postings in Texas. Zaragoza, Spain, and Pennsylvania. He retired from the military in 1970. Dick was married to Mary A. Gracey for 47 years until her passing in 1999. They had two children. In 2002, he married Thelma Buehler Poll, residing in Hastings until her passing in 2006. He remained close to Thelma’s SCHEDULE Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your tCSXSMI 4g 4 4 lu * f Io !" W WM Darryl R. Rummlns Celebration of Lite August 9th, 2025 Starts at Ipm 5469 W. M179 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058 Hosted by Family and Friends Foods Waters Provided, Bring Any Extras You Want Please Bring Memories and Any Photos to Share days and win prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, July 31 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1948 film starring Ralph Richardson and Michele Morgan, 5 p.m. A butler working in a foreign embassy in Lon­ don falls under suspicion when his wife accidentally falls to her death, and the only witness is an impres­ sionable young boy. Friday, Aug. 1 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2-9 - Scavenger Hunt Around Town, all day. Monday, Aug. 4 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Digital Literacy: Computer Basics; Windows 11,2 p.m. More information about these and other events is availabie by cailing the iibrary, 269-945- 4263, We'd love to hear about it! mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER - itiildMFeiifiiHiNfM children, especially Bob and Tammy Beuhler. Dick was also preceded in death by his mother, Zela, and his brothers, Claude and Robert I of Jacksonville, FL. Folks in Hastinos will remember Dick as an avid bowler and euchre player who enjoyed a good story. Members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will recall how much he enjoyed their fellowship times. In his later years, he became quite a reader and was addicted to his Kindle. During this time, he traveled extensively with his partner, Ruth Hill, and together they enjoyed watching the wildlife on Algonquin Lake and regularly followed the Detroit Lions. He also remained close with Ruth’s children, Beth Gowen of Okemos and Jeff Komar, as well as their families. He will be remembered fondly by his son, Steven Richard of Cathedral City, CA; daughter, Bonnie Lee of Portage, Ml; grandson, Peter (Christina) of Seattle, WA; granddaughter. Judge Helena Walker of Washington, D.C.; and greatgrandchildren, Victoria and Stephen of Seattle, WA. A memorial service followed by a luncheon will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings on Saturday, Aug. 2,2025, at 1 p.m. Military Honors by American Legion Post 45, Hastings. Memorial contributions can be made to Michigan Parkinson’s Founation https;// parkinsonsmi.org/ (Donate). Interment will be at Kalamazoo Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. 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(U k —o^ff*"*** IM 4 - * '4 Fki I *'... I * ■n A » » ‘ i M 4^7 *11 ./n Km«bynnn !■ a- #1 x: r-^w Ki t - */ ^'T H > ■ .; 4 t * z at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± (Children Kindergarten-5± Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 37iis information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Hot UnelbobA Equipment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 t .^bWA' ' '4 C ii fl -IF* 4 k / J V a V «a •s i ■ . fl AHMi - I? 4 -i » .b ir*k •* V' r V ■\1 •*1 4 X rrf' ♦ r b f Jr % a I t ASK DR. UNIVERSE 4 3 I I ^1 *JV . t?' tt I T I 1 < ■ L 11 J « Take a deep breath May I ask how fish breathe? — Ngfii, II, Vietnam Dear Nghi, When you and I take a deep breath, we pull air into our lungs. That’s because humans and cats are mammals. But fish aren’t mammals. They usually don’t breathe air. They usually don’t have lungs. That’s what I found out from my friend Michael Berger. He’s a biolo­ gist at Washington State University. He told me that you can actually see a fish breathe water. Its face gets bigger when it takes in a big gulp of water. Just like when you take a big bite of food. When you look at a fish, you can usually see the gill openings—called gill slits. Most fish have five gills on each side of the body, right behind their heads. If you peek inside the gill slits, you’ll see the gill filaments. They’re small, thread-like bits that make up the gill. Each filament is full of tiny blood vessels called capillaries. To breathe, a fish takes in a gulp of oxygen-rich water and pushes the water down to the gills. As it flows over the gill filaments, oxygen in the water moves into the blood-filled capillaries. Then the fish’s blood transports that oxygen all around its body. Animals use oxygen to change 25h3 t X I A s• K * * nutrients we eat into the energy that powers our bodies. That process makes some waste—called carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide waste leaves a fish’s body through the gills. It flows out along with water that’s depleted of oxygen. Trading oxygen and carbon diox­ ide like that is called gas exchange. Berger told me that gills work because a fish’s blood flows through its gills in the opposite direction the water flows. That’s a counter-current exchange system. It makes the gills work better. So, those fish can take in more oxygen and get rid of more carbon dioxide. All kinds of water-living animals breathe with gills. That includes many fish, amphibians, worms, mol­ lusks and aquatic insects. But some fish don’t have gills or only use them part-time. They might breathe air using lungs like us. That’s how Afincan Lungfish breathe. They rise to the surface and grab a gulp of air. Or they could breathe air through their skin or mouth tissue. Mudskippers get about half their oxygen that way. That’s handy when they’re hanging out outside the water. So long as they stay moist, they skin-breathe just fine. You could say it’s a very useful a-gill-ity. k F Ss i K s:e' * i k ba Mh/ I I 1 J A TM. r L 330C^ st I L f « 1 iT I, u '!! C.: * TJ ► f1< ^4 ; 4.vr • (I ’’■AV i,.a I i T.! .k r > J/ ft t t I iV I 1 • n. */ c «ll FS 1 •J' ,4 % * • I• I 1 4- 11 J t ( 1 » As I I f sSlL 1 • ’ IcVb I iJ’M r I Tra I V. ) I i j.z* f £•*» * ■J ’si J r I il 4 A • iij^bnnfc « * l«tki ? I K— } %I A 3 A' ^*4 is k' 1^'^’ :2 O' nx > i ** n 2^^ » *>11. iBi- '■ e ‘ 1 fait •■' -I b < « rr.A 4 t Xi.. '■'QSi t Hbm ■* o * • 4a . kl I iSt I -‘ne> a* «■ as 4 J I I »• t t * m Ik 1 ri't WT SU f Ail r4 V < 111. f -12- iw !lf9 . X * I : J A n a — Dr. Universe ! t s h IB '-f** I I: :-l.Inbfts 7 -fl f i 93 1" 4 I ■J-*. I I '■'L iJx.' '•.J f li i! Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. i 1>•K t. I V ! t K 1 I, i'i M ♦ ♦ ♦ 55K K*■ 4- - s ■4 i A >1 4 I. I I 'i Sit£3^ .. t I r L 4^1' 2 WOODLANI) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. ■' 1. 4 4* YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. I f . 1 •5 1 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. J” - Group Worship Togeth er 1 • zJir.r--’ .9 k ■> �V\V\ < *<» 4 ► J ' no: I I k NX ' \ Thursday, July 31,2025 7 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 4 t TURNING BACK THE PAGES ’1 1 S’.: * FAIRWAYS OF TIME: A century of sport and fellowship at the Hastings Country Club '’i 1 H 3, •J c I 4 DAVID W. MILLER I Jt:! :<i’ I Special to The Banner ■«^nL The game of golf found firm footing in Barry County with the founding of the Hastings Country mi < * • nwc Club, formally organized and incorporated on April tanol 18, 1921. Just eight days later, 80 acres of gently inq?. n* vl.: r.^ rolling farmland on North Broadway were purchased ^enfhoD for the purpose, with an additional three acres leased on a 30-year agreement, bringing the total acreage to 83. The land was ideally suited for golf, with natural null, 'f contours and a farmhouse that served—at least ini­ tially—as the clubhouse. L ■ .V. A general membership meeting held on May 19, 1921, set the stage for the Club’s future. Officers g'iOT were elected: J.B. Renselaar as president, Fred Hill as vice president, J.M. Townsend as secretary, and J.E. Clark as treasurer. Golf course professional •t'k^ Jack Duray, from Highland Country Club in Grand u IH/ rsU Rapids, was enlisted to lay out the course design. Charlie Pickle was appointed as on-site overseer for ’BzUr construction and grading. fl.. The Hastings Country Club held its official public 1.-•• opening on Thursday, Sept. 22, 1921, marking the 5aii:^b ' first formal event at the new club grounds. The day .••‘•th was designed as a festive, family-friendly occasion f <• with a basket lunch at noon and a full schedule of : -I)!; activities to welcome the broader Hastings com­ 0, ’S " munity. Golf contests, tennis matches and ring-toss games were held throughout the day, with special prizes awarded—including for longest drives by both ‘*ni r fA ’?’/»• ’^Vi k I .'.'*<1’ ■ii men and women. The event emphasized informality i Xt-U and fellowship, encouraging members, their families •MP lO'j; and even newcomers to become acquainted with the • '' '■^''rOyT club. This inaugural gathering set the tone for the > 1 • «I club’s future as a welcoming place of sport, leisure, tOhic, and community connection. A new, purpose-built clubhouse was opened on **- s C; May 20, 1923, wi± a festive carry-in dinner and games for the whole family. The structure itself was notable for its creative integration into the course: The tee for the fifth hole was positioned on the 4 -A clubhouse roof, with players driving off ±e top. Below, the pro shop and men’s locker room occupied A 3d the basement level. The locker room soon became insufficient for growing membership, prompting I'i an expansion project during World War II, carried I R ’ i out under the direction of Ed Monica, with labor I I > as^j^I^cg provided bjf the Hastings Manufacturing -rl I j Company. ■ ffiSl One of the earliest legends in the history of the Hastings Country Club was 50-year-old Frank Carrothers, DDS, who achieved a remarkable /TviL kJ milestone during the club’s inaugural years. On i Vj Aug. 26, 1922, Dr. Carrothers recorded the club’s i±-; U-a;.3/4. first-ever hole-in-one, an impressive feat made all \ _ IT Hj the more memorable for having occurred on the ill-' I U' fifth hole. This singular shot from the roof of the I fssiua clubhouse earned him national recognition as the T* wH^iWU 'H, 700th member of the Hole-in-One Club, a distinc­ i U'-3<3f tion that underscored both his individual skill and voT ari J the growing prestige of the Hastings course. His i: J.zjaioxus accomplishment became a point of pride for the club :"h' !-./<!: and marked one of the earliest recorded moments of . h] j J J sporting excellence in its long history. As membership grew, so did demand on the J 1^ wBff® course. On Dec. 2, 1959, the club purchased 40 additional acres from Luther Dryer with the goal of expanding from nine to 18 holes. The new 'iti: course layout—including revisions to the original nine was designed by Bruce Matthews, a well-regarded golf course architect from Grand Rapids. Construction was overseen by greenskeeper Rene ■■W F . Ganguillet and completed by the Club’s grounds .\-W crew. The full 18-hole course opened on July 24, «< 1965, celebrated with an informal ribbon-cutting and potluck dinner for all members. lT-3 Over the decades, the Club was shaped by a suc­ u’Wi . r cession of professionals and managers. The first pro I lO > was Fred Leitz, followed by a long and colorful list -sat’ that included Ed VanPopering, Bill Marsh, George b'i' Davis, George Wells, Joe Merdzinski, Dick Reinsma, 1 tr Bill MacDonald, Bud Taylor (who served as man­ i’ll* fK. Jtf HOd' J 15’ ager), Ross Martin (both professional and manager), - ■'iA -U and finally Gene Mazza. . J 5-Boys’ golf has been a recognized interscholastic : J: I sport in Michigan since at least 1925. At Hastings B -ifH' High School, the earliest documented success in y i .jr ’ j(0>'WF the sport appears in the MHSAA records, which » ’W u lists Hastings as the Division 1 state champion in jiy iWR' 1966 under the leadership of Coach Robert Carlson. <T .OU T Although the precise year the school’s golf program I Jii j'ir' 0*1.:..' was established remains unclear, this achievement .'» Il ■f* • •• Ui iiij' confirms that by the mid-1960s, Hastings had devel­ ..t> :5k: J . oped a competitive and well-organized team. T O The Country Club has long been more than just Tv (ri’ ^Y',..i,: a haven for golf enthusiasts—it has served as a cherished gathering place for the broader Hastings UB »■ .lAZ i'?' } community. Over the decades, its clubhouse and u >■ surrounding grounds have hosted a variety of social .7 events that extend well beyond the fairways. For .J' ■ .43’ p J *• A ♦ * •* . many years, it was the elegant setting for the high .?r' ’.J a/ ->{' school’s beloved Snowball Dance, a winter tradition r marked by music, formal attire and youthful excite­ 4/ ' ment. al .. During the snowy months, the hillside in front of i .n the clubhouse transformed into a lively scene of r I • tV’ sledding and tobogganing, drawing families and < !’ .br . ( 'UH ,1 children who delighted in the natural slope and O' », M’ wide-open space. In warmer seasons, the club has /£ i r’ consistently been chosen as a favorite venue for high school reunions, community banquets, and wed ­ ■tr dings—its sweeping views, mature trees, and classic I f , 1 *1 • k I 4 *4 I V 1 » * 2 •k t « * J I I 1 11 k 4 I I V r7 ■nd * i A Av . i r -- I • II ♦• • * J I J X / rt • d I 1 V!L-‘ ■ j • *- ,Q / 4 r • 1 / r4• •“3^ 4* « WA Iki I * r fl r ’t" \ f II * ** •* tl 4 f .•« ) .J • i? ;r;n ’■'i 11 1 ' -f' 1 f 1AJ F • I * 1 < . & r/c. I !■ b. / ’ s- . I i I f I 4 X CUW. J I TA I V . i-r ■ i t t ’1 A « '*’■ JU*. , AJ 1 * *5 I atu. 4 »Trr* *** • « !- It. tl. 'i 7 ? ft ♦ ) I' H. f: J J J I- ) I >1 e i > ! I J ''' -'I I •** •• I I I I Ai T ft $ I 1 I < * Afc, •*’‘***^ ir M Bl r » iI W' •L V A i •r r 4 A. V >5 A I, r h < *^1 tr -i;;. f .*5r^ z X' . ? f 'T i b The Hastings Country Club clubhouse was opened in May 1923. Courtesy photos L A r J 0 •I i* r I I i! lA preserving the course for the Hastings community, a group of local business leaders and dedicated golf enthusiasts stepped forward. Motivated by a shared love for the game and the land it’s played on, they joined forces to ensure the course would remain a lasting part of the community’s recreational and social life. Today, thanks to the dedication of those who refused to let this historic course fade into the past, The Legacy at Hastings continues to thrive—not only as a destination for golf, but as a welcoming place to connect, belong and enjoy the outdoors. Its enduring success is a tribute to the generations of members, professionals and community leaders who recognized the importance of preserving both the landscape and the legacy of the club. Now home to over 200 members. The Legacy remains fully open to the public. Whether you’re returning to the game after time away or picking up a club for the first time, the friendly staff at the pro shop are ready to assist you with equipment, lessons, and everything needed to enjoy a round. As golfers of all ages walk its fairways, they do more than play a game—they become part of a century-old tradition rooted in the heart of Hastings. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History ” Facebook group. charm providing an ideal backdrop for celebrations and shared memories. In every season, the Country Club has remained a social heart of Hastings, offer­ ing hospitality, tradition and a sense of belonging. In 2011, Lynn Janson, a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame and who had won every major Michigan championship as a professional or ama­ teur PGA Tour Professional, returned to his home­ town roots in Hastings and purchased the Hastings Country Club. He and his wife Norma had recently acquired a home within walking distance of the course, reflecting their deep personal investment in the community. During his tenure as owner, Janson served as the club’s PGA Golf Professional, bringing decades of professional experience to bear on the revitalization of the course. Under his leadership, the club saw meaningful improvements in course conditions and programming—most notably through the introduction and management of the PGA Junior League, which helped foster a new generation of local golfers^ For six years, Lynn and Norma nurtured the club’s long-standing traditions while enhancing its regional reputation as a welcoming and well-maintained facil­ ity. In 2017, the Jansons made the decision to step away from the golf business and embrace the next chapter of their lives. Recognizing the importance of I *V' * *“ ■ ■ ' - ! I e 4 J 5 i: r r f' rthii I V J < f . i k J I z lbj t ;:hfi le..7: .^5 Ife’. •* r I • ^4 / I; Si I 4 J s |>z i u f 1 j ( I I I i I 9 ' J- Hl 4 U I I J r X ♦ It s I n u r <» ’r’ 1 * ■1 ?. ■ ■ 3 tl $ A p J . -IS I I ( I -V { *rr . tAU > k•9^ ’.> * zV"' c s ‘ f ? > t 1 1 1 I I II ■4 I /A* *1 •Th 'A * kV V :-W' V A « rx IB M' 4.. FT# S' th’ L> V > * WT;* «> f * -A ? I k I « V ! f ji A j 4 4 r fl'’ I .1 . *■- 1 r r » ' - .«> •o' •• /* k * > I « ' rf' I i , »•’' I I * ‘X* I * 4{j .n : ?;jx. *h. i« I ' »r A r < .* *•* ** r M V J • 4V I i » K •- I'j’Ll t Sw « r 4 II 4 I t * » A» « f \ * I? I V* 'ii$ r. (I « it LUf 4 S( \ u ' A .A o ’J»i' «. I df r /L J * ,tJK t f 1 1st ROW - J. Fisher, D. Coleman, R. Moyer, R. Wieland, D. Fisher, T. Hahn. S. Williams. 2nd ROW « D. Lewis, D. Rose, G. Chandler, J. Miller, B. Cove, S. Rohde. 3rd ROW - Coach Carlson, D. Haywood, R. Francisco, J. Cummins, R. Morgan, J. Peterson. F' I r 1 ’ «V' I ! i. 1.1 I .■!< •A I I .,4 * 1 I ♦ I I*" * f ~ •k ;.J » » — »»— ' • 1 ( J t 'i 4 I I » c 4 I • PT I* i ( I ’ I p f I S. < r 1 BSi i Ci . < V’ «> [ 4 4 ’rt J :.'l < I . <■ p «>«* k I • 4 4» it'I : 1 I I I f I a i'. f I <4 4* <•« • 7< .r J> L A 1*% • • •> I 9 Coach Robert Carlson with his 1968 golf team, composed of Hastings High School athletes, posed proudly beside the Hastings Country Club clubhouse. f'. AL t y » I , 1 I * T '1« 1 [ < i G .r I A • '» ’r- ^Xr t I p -u .! i t * I r**- I ) ,‘'T 1 .-'.I ! I J . .4' :-’T' w J. J-' r 1 I I I I i i r<a ''4 J I •» J rt- r k 1 £ r- * I s I. Esfirnates f P5 .4 fl J • r "*1 T > C. I 1*- •^4 i « I * f F c p I bz 1 V / ■ I ♦ r i • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation • Blown-in Attic Insulation K I 1 •*<.•. ■*< .J 517-983-0954 UkU Dr. Frank Carrothers, DDS, made the first-ever hole­ in-one at the Hastings Country Club in Aug. 1922. Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam ♦ ♦ I I I �z, rZ* I I 8 Thursday, July 31, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HCB Financial Corp., Highpoint Community Bank announce expansion into Ottawa County Highpoint Community Bank announced this week its intent to expand its West Michigan footprint with a new full-service branch in Hudsonville, Mich., pending reg­ ulatory approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The proposed branch will be locat­ ed at 4675 32nd Avenue. The facility will undergo interior renovations. The new full-service branch will offer a suite of consumer and com­ mercial banking services, including deposit accounts and loan products. The anticipated opening date is expected early in the first quarter NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon VI Group mihomepaper.com I I of 2026. Hudsonville is a vibrant and growing community, and we are excited about the opportunity to bring our personalized approach to banking to this market,” said Mark Kolanowski, chairman of both HCB Financial Corp, and Highpoint Community Bank. “Entering Ottawa County is a natural progression for us, reflecting our long-term strategic vision for growth in West Michigan while maintaining our core values of community engagement, personalized service, and financial integrity.” --MM Garden workshop scheduled for Aug. 10 Area residents can learn about composting and organic garden fer­ tilizers at a free workshop this month. Herbalist, Michigan State Univer­ sity Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the workshop on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn how to compost and how to solve common composting problems. Glass will also explain organic fertilizers and which fertilizers are harmful to pollinators. Glass encourages attendees to ask gardening questions during the question-and-answer portion of the class. Attendees have the chance to win prizes from a free drawing. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA School at 904 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517652-3056.— MM M* WWW HastingsBanner com Sporting events for all ages and skills at 2025 Summerfest r 4 ili; 9 lli p' *• -' ft .9 J z IfI f Brett Bremer Sports Editor The 2025 Hastings Summerfest is right around the comer and will once again include a softball tournament at Fish Hatchcry Park, the annual Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tourna­ ment at Tyden Park and the Summerfest Weightlifting competition downtown as well as the Backwoods Triathlon. There will also be a youth kickball tournament this year at Bob King Park Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. Players may sign up as an individual and be placed on a team at the evenU or sign up as a team. Teams must include at least eight players and have a maximum of two adults on the field al all times. Adults are not necessary for a learn to participate. Contact youlh.greenstreetumc@gmail.com for more details. Weightlifting will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, beginning at 9 p.m. The compe­ tition will run until about noon. Registra­ tion is $10 and can be done at the event. Sign-up is going on now for the annual Corwell Health Pennock Summerfest 5 K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The run will take off from the Thomapple Plaza at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug, 23. The cost to participate in the 5K Run/ Walk is $35 for those over 18 and $25 for those 18 years old or younger. The price increases beginning Aug. 1 for those over 18. Registration can be done online at the Hastings Summerfest page of runsignup.com. The free kids 1-mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. There will be free T-shirts for the kids. Adults receive a 5K race T-shirt as part of their registration. Sign-up for the fun run can be done on runsignup, com as well. Packet pick-up and late registration for the race can be done Friday, Aug, 22, from 8 a,m. to 6 p,m, at the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center. Day of packet pick-up and late registration will be held at Thomapple Plaza from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for the 5K and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the fun run Aug. 23. The 5K race opens at the comer of Railroad Street and Sutc Street in downtown Hastings and mostly follows the riverfront before returning to finish at Thomappic Plaza. The race, hosted by the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center, will take off at 8 a.m. All proceeds go to the Corwell Health Foundation at Pennock Hospital to reinvest in programs offered through the Pennock Wellness Center. The 2024 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held Aug. 23 at Tyden Park. Registration is going on now through Aug. 18. Links to online registration can be found on the sports page at hastingssummerfest.com or on the events calendar at mibarry.com. The cost to participate is $25 fortcams of three or four players. The plans is for contests in 12-14, 15-17, 18-25 and 25-and-up divisions, although often times the two older groups are joined to an 18-and-up bracket based on par­ ticipation. The first 100 players to check in the day of the tournament receive a T-shirt. Registered teams may begin checking in at 8:30 and games will start no later than 9:30 a.m. Contact Aaron Snider to sign-up for the softball tournament al 517-927-9912. The cost to participate is $175 per team and is open to the first 12 men’s teams to sign up. The Backwoods Triathlon includes golfing, comhole and bowling events for teams of two with proceeds going to Happiness for Veterans of Barry County. The event opens with a 9 a.m. shotguns tart at Gun Ridge Golf Course. The comhole tournament will also run at Gun Ridge, followed by the Scotch doubles bowling competition at Hastings Bowl. The cost to participate in the triathlon is $ 100 per team for those that preregister by Aug. 16, and $ 125 for late registration should it be available. There is a 54-team limit. Register with Michelle Gdula at Mgdula310@yahoo.com or by calling 269-223-4292. / ■' 4’ X- :V I w *VZ I I 'i f / 4* J< * A) !l xS 1 4f^ ' dp ’ 'A • J W'T « /J- f & " tf F-# I, V z' /-d’ » • > I f I X . * ’ I a> 'F* J 4 uaI'* * > *V r > L * ! r ■.:9i A i / n'? A A >• p p -t I. 4 r I *> J \ I I Hv’ I » > I I < I 4 i ,7? 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I I 1 I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Johnstown as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project (with associated activities) in Mill Lake in Johnstown Town­ ship as more particularly described below and to create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. i J ■'■ I. .T^ MJ tl^ aiv.: 4 T ;'Z-;. •7 .Z' Sh': PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed include all parcels with frontage on and/or access to Mill Lake in Johnstown Township and are more particularly described as follows: f XT ‘1 C * t t * 1 I 4d& - JOHNSTOWN TWP PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: I A 9-021-001-00 9-040-011-00 9-040-040-00 9-040-057-00 9-040-078-00 9-125-006-00 9-125-022-00 9-040-012-00 9-040-041-00 9-040-058-00 9-040-080-00 9-125-023-00 f t s 5» t . 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I 9-185-002-00 VW*-* .X < n 9-040-028-00 9-021-028-00 9-040-029-00 9-021-029-00 9-040-049-00 9-040-050-00 9-040-069-00 9-040-070-00 9-085-005-00 9-085-006-00 9-125-015-00 9-125-016-00 •1 9-185-002-10 f «' 9-185-003-00 I *< 9-040-031-00 9-040-003-00 9-040-033-00 09-040-004-00 9-040-034-00 09-040-005-00 9-040-051-00 9-040-052-00 9-040-053-00 9-040-071-00 9-040-072-00 9-040-073-00 9-085-007-00 9-125-001-00 9-125-002-00 9-125-016-01 9-125-017-00 9-125-018-00 9-185-004-00 I f 9-185-005-00 I 1 tua 9-040-036-00 9-040-054-00 9-040-075-00 9-125-003-00 9-125-019-00 n *■ '*’ , I J 9-185-006-00 I ■ 9-185-007-00 I 4 .-f . 09-040-006-00 :I f I JI K>^s I Mbs ( <Ti. 9-040-038-00 09-040-007-00 9-040-055-00 9-040-076-00 9-125-004-00 9-125-020-00 9-185-008-00 I BI h «' ■s 4 •T 9-040-039-00 09-040-009-00 9-040-056-00 9-040-077-00 9-125-005-00 *w * 4^ .«« Is 9-125-021-00 bit f'ij together with an estimated total project cost of $64,000 (including legal and administrative costs). The Township’s project cost will be raised through a special assessment district upon benefitted properties in the Township. The Township Board has passed Resolution No. 2025-7-1, tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the above-described special assessment district at its meeting held on July 9,2025 at the Township • » Ti* n I A 4 ‘H ► s n •A V t -S b PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate and the special assessment district may be examined at the Clerks office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ A f ^.1 'V % Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, in the Township. kJ ?■ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, t J. >» Cl * •'J < ’ ft t’ i TxA I t i I f I ‘5 1 I (t TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. k <» *. 4 ‘a r < X. ^7 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of six (6) years (2026-2031 inclusive). Assessments will be billed beginning in December • fX 2025 for treatment to begin in 2026. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, the district and cost estimates will be held at the Johnstown Township Haft, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Michigan, on ■ ■ are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments August 13,2025, at 5:30 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the Township Board may revise, correct, amend, or change the plans, cost estimates, or special assessment -v h I *4 1 •J, « ' Il •iL f 1 'li w t 4*. "M i , T ■J,. 'I I ► . ■ ■.< 3^ r ‘to * I \b " I 4 be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. v. c* r,. at ’’O- PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the foregoing hearing and all proceedings associated with this special assessment matter shall be conducted in accordance with and pursuant % I 1 I X. to 1954 Public Act 188 and in accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and any other applicable law. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days-notice to the Township Clerk. I I t ‘<05 <• IK I T-. —« * r « »* t s concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and the cost estimates. 4 1’ ■’ X T3 I ■ B I Lt ’1 Sheri Babcock, Clerk at Johnstown Township, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 '' A Ik ♦ 9 X VI IF «« I J « I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will s » <1 * PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constitutmg more than 20% of the area within ±e proposed special assessment district, then the Township may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a specif Msessment district, are M mA the Township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerk at the address set out below. Appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shaft be permitted to file at or before Ae hearing his/her appearance or protest by letter and, in such case, his/her personal appearance shaU not be required. AU interested persons are mvited to be present m person or by representative and to submit comments • . >A T» 5 » district » J I rt s 3 Cl �9 )'I r 4 L F; C c ft*' w *1 5?. A i T Parcel on Long Lake part of DNR surplus land auction •K 4 t u * tW ■ .3^ *k u. b J -IA-**' I 4* •iw wk < < » '' 1. *> *J < •C* & 'ik I A*. ' I 1 -'1 n.- • I. 5.K ■' 1• •1 <1 « V 1, S „ ■ '•> * 4i J 4 L"’- *1 I v'*'*** t t * ♦ k I i. 1 t >. * < ’ I V F 1.1 . \.v Al 4 1.^ f- . '< ‘ * Jr ’ '<' t, ", * V ■ t '\<3S *3 a i T 4 i . V* ! ■J’ t i ¥ n :k; H '. 1 Ou. J > » * u ' 1 < > I A X •w I Ml '■ 4 ’.K « / I* J.' ■ •.i'.J lU- MU. s .. • 'E ^y- 1 X.t { Ie •I . •I > «• ( ! ri • ^4;. f * 4 I 3 t A. •< 4 I I J»v. •r* J 4 . 4:» h ■i. ’)'u X I Ml * SL> J <« f '- '«4»^ »I»H.' ■ 1,-- i’i ■ T •.Ur J-x. . •<r:i. ■1 K< i 'T:^ 1 <l i V »* > «« N f T k 4r ‘M i I **^£k '. .!•/ I I c’I ^•6s '-hv- ♦*» t. •I t T : ♦v k I *1 < JU *r rr ♦ < I J a* J V an.,.' ‘. i>. A• ’ 1) 1 4 / 1» i:-UA. )«4r 4.# « ’MW-ft ■ wk ‘Hk*. T/rr ■ ?'A I i- < p♦ r^Bjr J. 1 f V >v f I I I r‘*<4lr' V. I I « I ' w ixr; f I 4>, ; I u. '•W '“I- ; tr 1 A ■A .fff A . <>c I 1 I V * < 1 I > ( 4k 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com ‘■Lt? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is busy preparing 126 proper­ ties for sale via online auctions later this summer. River frontage, lake frontage and forested acreage surrounded by private ownership - these characteristics describe some of ±e oarcels that will be available in August and early September. The list of parcels include a couple in Hope Township, in southern Barry County including a .26-acre parcel on Peake Road east of the WiUdns Road intersection and a 12-acre parcel south of the intersection of M-43 Highway and S Shore E>rive with 20 feet of frontage on Long Lake. The auction of these couple local parcels is set to take place Aug. 26. A detailed property list including min­ imum bid, acreage, maps and location information can be found at Michigan. gov/LandForSale. Interested bidders are encouraged to review the DNR Land Sales: Terms and Conditions. It may seem counter-intuitive that the DNR should make any land available for sale, but it’s important to note that the public benefit of some properties is severely limited due to factors such as lack of legal public access, size limitations that prevent appropriate public use, and devel­ opment on adjacent privately owned land that impacts public use such as hunting. Further, the proceeds from surplus-land sales are deposited into the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund and specifically used to acquire replacement properties that are usable by the public, protect important natural resources and provide accessible, quality recreation opportunities. For all of those reasons, the DNR determines some properties to be more suitable for private ownership. These surplus land sales are a regular part of the DNR’s public land strategy (one supported and ftirther defined by the Michigan Legislature with the passage of Public Act 240 in 2018). And since such parcels were determined to be better suited for private ownership, they could prove to be the perfect fit for the right owners. Scott Whitcomb, director ofthe DNR’s Office of Public Lands, said that parcels seRcIgd for public auction don’t make it tnere Witnom’first fia^^hg gone through 1 I 4 ‘ htiv. an extensive review process. i “State forests, state parks, wildlife ar­ eas, trails and more, the DNR manages approximately 4.6 million acres of public land on behalfofthepeopleofMichigan,” i Whitcomb said. “These lands are used for a variety of recreation activities and also support the state’s economy through tour­ ism, the timber industry andjob creation.” Whitcomb stressed how critical it is for the department to be strategic in that effort. “More than half of the land the DNR manages came to the state due to owners’ nonpayment of taxes, so those parcels were not ones we purposefully sought V I out and purchased,” he said. “Our land review process is effective in pointing out parcels that don’t fit the department mis­ -1 I sion to balance conservation, recreation and economic development. “Before parcels ever get to public auc­ tion - a management tool the department has used for several decades - we’ve already evaluated all other options, whether it’s a land exchange for land that’s a better fit, or perhaps a situation where it makes more sense for another governmental agency or conservation group to hold the property.” Such land exchanges yield meaning­ ful additions to the DNR’s public land portfolio, which results in better outdoor recreation and conservation outcomes. Since January 2020, more than 80 parcels totaling over 6,500 acres were purchased (through the Land Exchange It Facilitation Fund or an LEFF subfund) for public benefit. jW This year, land is available throughout l-R i' Lower Michigan and ±e Upper Penin­ sula in the following counties: Alger, Allegan, Barry, Genesee, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Kent, Lake, Lapeer, Luce, Manistee, Marquette, Mecosta, Midland, I Missaukee, Montmorency, Newaygo, a Oceana, Ogemaw, Schoolcraft, Washt­ enaw and Wexford. Eleven online auctions are scheduled and will feature land parcels by county, starting Aug. 1 and concluding Sept. 5. Interested bidders may preregister and 5 get more information about the online auction schedule at www.tax-sale.info/. Anyone who plans to bid on a property must register before the property’s auc­ tion date. Absentee bids can be made up s h to 30 days before an auction. The "interactive” bidding portion of an auction will open at 10 a.m. on that auction date. At that time, bidders will be able to see current high bids for each property. Bidders can continue to place f 1 9 « • « *• *•• • l>I s 1)0. H , -4 H 1 J 1 ib4 «*a B I / f: .4^ 1 I 0'1 ’ i i I <* .... it I /I'-G Fi; f f J V H/n t 1 • <k*/ 4 ^7 ?t ».,y'-*-“ - - '. I i/n 1 J > I 4 ' te J’T'’’ Hi s:.d.J>y I f , .- A 1 ftr^ > 4^ 4' ' '**T • MT ■ I J » I** . 4* 5 I i • J j A » • « ■ f I I J< : '-A •l 11 4 4 t' •-_> 1'/ * .1 . k *’* r. > as^ 1 t ■-- I* I r i t k r ’. » .•1 r 'i-) • t J J"' ,..J : I A I 1 f • < T b-H < 7 S-4 f LU< I r- Lt> •• 0 1 ■■' t r: i r 9 I ! >r^ 2;‘. I > V’f tn 9 *♦ •z 1 n I * ' r'-' »• i ..»** i 1^ k ■> I . T'- f ' VT / > <J » 1 ' .-5' ■ I -r\ -r A ■ f h t 4 Ip* vi’’ f <X'-f I d I a; < tk’-' . I •.J . i Ik I a b J #■ .c‘ ' L ,1< J z* * di » J'' I . I f I - •>k> « p [ »'.'t I i t I I f J- J * 4^ r 1 »- i v .J- A ■ i STAT EOF MICHIGAN-----------PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 24-30130-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 1 i Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Lewis Harold Christ, decedent. Date of birth: 1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lewis Harold Christ, died March 23,2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jeffrey J. Wengle, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the 4 J 5^“ > vF' i (I i 4 1 I I personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 1 I 4 J ..iij < THE HASTINGS BANNER I 1 »’ .1^ We'd love to hear about it! mmacleod@mjhomepaper.com « I t ' KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? I a.- f — BB d r»* f iNBP’ ,«bji k I I t HH f f bids on a property' until 7 p.m. when bidding closes and the winning bidder is determined. Properties for sale range in size from under an acre to 200 acres. Many of ±e surplus properties highlighted in the auction are in Allegan, Lake, Newaygo, Schoolcraft and Wexford counties. ITiere are over 15 properties available that are 40 acres or larger, mostly throughout the Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula. Notable waterfront properties that are accessible in the Lower Peninsula include an island in Genesee County in Lake Ponemah (Lot # 10049), a Montmorency County property with frontage on the Thunder Bay River (Lot # 10076) and two properties in Wexford County on Lake Mitchell (Lot #10124) and Pleasant Lake (Lot #10127). Notable waterfront properties in the Upper Peninsula include a property in Gogebic County on Duck Lake (Lot #10050) and Schoolcraft County prop­ erties with frontage on the West Branch Manistique River (Lot #10114) and the North Branch of Stutts Creek (Lot #10115). Some large-acreage properties that are accessible include an 80-acre property in Oceana County along West Jefferson Road (Lot # 10099), a43-acre-plus Grand Traverse County property along Hoosier Valley Road (Lot # 1 €>051), a 20-acre par­ cel in Allegan County on 105th Avenue (Lot #10046), a 94-acre-plus property in Montmorency County along M-32 (Lot #10077) and several properties in Schoolcraft County between 18 acres and 124 acres in size (Lot #s 10107, 10108, 10114 and 10115). Many of the sale parcels are forested and/or have road or river frontage but are better suited for private ownership. Much ofthe land offered in these auctions is isolated from other DNR-managed property, which creates some manage­ ment challenges, while other parcels are included because they offer limited public recreation benefits. Most of the properties included in the auction were designated as surplus properties during the DNR’s state land review. In fact, 98% ofthe parcels offered at auction this year were part of that review process, which aims to examine isolated state-managed parcels that are 200 acres or smaller with a substantial private-public boundary. Certain properties, such as boating access sites and designated trails, were removed from the review because they have been confirmed to contribute to the department’s mission. The review pro­ cess was conducted on a county-by-county basis throughout the entire state. For more information about the sale of surplus, state-managed public land, contact Michael Michalek, resource specialist in the DNR’s Real Estate Sec­ tion, at MichalekM 1 @Michigan.gov or 517-331-8387. Auction proceeds will help provide future outdoor recreation opportunities in keeping with the DNR’s mission to conserve, protect and manage the state’s natural and cultural resources for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations. «ru*- Ar i If * ■f p: Ji'. . 4‘ «4 ,T rf £ r }i' 1 < A' ■’ “I* » I p Al ■ Kenneth U. Lucas P-33741 200 Woodland Pass, PC Box 1296 East Lansing, Michigan 48826-1296 I 11 ' >''' k i Date: July 25,2025 vAl 517-351-3550 Jeffrey J. Wengle 7489 Lehring Road Bancroft, Michigan 48414 (517) 351-3550 PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY notice TO CREDfTORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2024-29864-DE i Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged unless presented to Steven D. Miller, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on August 28. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J, Dennie, unmarried personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49056 Court telephone na: 269-945-1390 Estate of Sager Junior Miller. Deceased. Date of birth: September 3,1934. I TO ALL CREDITORS: i NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Sager Junior Milter. Deceased, died May 23. 2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred nominee for lender and lender’s successors Date: July 23,2025 and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing The Probate Pro Darren Rndling P51350 414 W. Fifth Street. Royal Oak. Ml 48067 (248) 399-3300 Steven D. Milter 4220 82nd Ave. North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (717)776-0633 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT I ' Date of Mortgage: July 17. 2014 Dale of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $9,797.45 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve of (12) Innovation BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS quarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30141-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any): 7795 Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849- Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 9323 Estate of Nicole Michelle Wagner. Date of bith: 11/26/1975. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. Nicole Michelle Wagner, died 06/01/2022. Creditors of the decedent are notified that If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature all claims against the estate will be forever Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 barred unless presented to Kimberly C. Miller, personal representative, or to both the the borrower will be held responsible probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal mortgage holder for damaging the property representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period Date: 07/24/2025 of active duty has concluded less than 90 Jessica L. Brandow P82951 RO. Box 2233 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for Battle Creek, Ml 49016 the party foreclosing the mortgage at the (269) 888-9455 telephone number stated in this notice. Kimberly C. Miller This notice is from a debt collector. 8998 Cox Road Bellevue, Ml 49021 Date of notice: July 31, 2025 Trott Law, RC. (269) 275-6151 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 j Visit us online at mihomepaper.com FORECLOSURE NOTICE ATTENTION TO HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than ninety (90) days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Notice of Lien at the telephone number stated in this notice. Default has been made by Douglas Cisler and Debra Cisler (the X)wner"), in the terms and conditions of the recorded Master Deed for Thomapple Hills Site Condominiums located in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan dated November 18, 1992, recorded in Liber 560, Page 417, Barry County, Michigan records, as amended, by reason of Owner’s failure to pay annual dues and other sums owed to THORNAPPLE HILLS SITE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the ’Association’). A Notice of Lien for nonpayment of Association assessments (“Notice of Lien") was recorded with the Barry County Register of D eeds on April 7, 2025, as Instrument No. 2025-002828, and has been served upon the Owner, The amount owed under the Notice of Lien as of the date of this Notice is Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($4,692.50). Notice of foreclosure by advertisement - notice is given under Section 3212 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212 and under the power of sale contain^ in the Master Deed for Thomapple Hills Site Condominiums dated November 18,1992, recorded in Barry County, Michigan records, that the above Notice of Lien will be foreclosed by a sale of the liened premises, or some tpart of them, at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, (that being the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058), starting promptly at 1:00 p.m. on 'Thursday, the 14th day of August, 2025. The amount due on the Notice of Lien may be greater on the day of the sale and may include interest, costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees, and also any sums which may be paid by the Association in order to protect its interests. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the premises. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the County Register of Deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thomapple, County ofl Barry, Stale of Michigan, and are described as: Unit 6,1 Thomapple Hills Site Condominium, a Condominium! according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5, and amendments thereto, if any, together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in the Master Deed, as amended, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended: PPN: 08-14-185-006-00 Commonly known as: 4191 Thomapple Hills Dr., Middleville. Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the premises are determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the premises is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, then under applicable law, including MCL 600.3278, the owner of the premises will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the foreclosure sale and/or to the Association for damaging the premises during the redemption period. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sate may be rescinded by the undersigned. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: July 8.2025 Stacey A. George, Attorney for Thomapple Hills Site Condominium Association VARNUM P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49501 (616) 336-6000 (07-17)(08-07) i 1568098 (07-31 )(08-21) GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM THIS FIRM NOTICE IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1pm, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sate. Placing the highest bid at the sate does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The foreclosure sale is pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER B. WALKER and SHANNON J. WALKER. Mortgagors, to First National Bank of America, Mortgagee, dated November 9, 2004, and recorded November 17, 2004, in Instrument Number 1137316, of Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of the date of this notice $82,990.36, including interest at 9,95% per annum. Said premises are situated in Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, T4N, R9W; thence 26 2/3 rods East; thence South 12 rods; thence West 26 2/3 rods; thence North approximately 12 rods to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress over the currently established road, except that part deeded to the State of Michigan in Liber 246 on Page 589; c/k/a 6153 Cain Creek, Freeport, Ml 49325. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of the sale, unless the premises are determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be one month, or until the time to provide the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c) expires, whichever is later. The redemption period further may be shortened pursuant to MCL 600.3238(10) if the property is not adequately maintained, or if the purchaser is denied the opportunity to inspect the property. Please be advised that if the mortgaged property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate, or to the mortgage holder, for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: July 24, 2025 Randall T. LeVasseur P41712 LeVasseur Dyer & Associates, PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 3233 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, Ml 48072 (248) 236-1765 d41 9 t ♦ ♦ a >A I Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest one- AC* 9 9 Thursday, July 31,2025 4 �d’ < I < 10 Thursday, July 31, 2025 I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com All-America honors pile up for HCDC divers at nationals Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings Community Diving Club has never had a more successful season of national competitions than the one thatjust wrapped with the AAU National Champi­ onships in Riverside, Calif. Club diver Major Vance won the national championship in the Men’s Masters Silver IM (19-49) competition with an overall score of 204.25 points after the finals July 16. Vance, who broke a nearly two-decade old Grand Rapids Union scoring record as a diver during his senior season last winter, has plans to compete for Aquinas College this season. He scored 5.5s and 6.0s throughout much ofhis competition at the Riverside Aquatics Complex, and had a top single dive score of40.80his dive403B - an inward dive with 1.5 somersaults in the pike position. Fellow HCDC divers Aubrey Yarg­ er and Lydia Slagel both earned AAU All-American honors too. Slagel has earned All-American honors three times this summer. HCDC head coach Todd Bates said he celebrated the successful meet by doing a front somersault offthe 10-meter platform. It’s been the most successful Nationals season to date,” Bates said. “The divers finaled at USA Diving Regionals earlier in the year and qualified and represented the AAU Red White Blue National team where they also medaled.” “College coaches are recognizing our diver athletes and it’s exciting to see them move on to the next level,” he added. Slagel, an all-state diver in Division 1 for the Thomapple Kellogg co-op varsity girls’ swimming and diving team last fall, had a top finish in Riverside of seventh in the Girls A1 16-year-old 1M Finals. She placed tenth in the same division on the three-meter board and added a 26th-place finish in the 16-18 Girls Platform Finals. She also reached the finals in two syn­ chronized diving events. She was 16th along with in the 16-18 Girls 3M Finals diving with Yarger and teamed with Kiyana Perez from the Northside Diving Academy to place 24th in the 16-18 Girls IM Finals. Valuer, the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 diving state champion last fall from the Delton Kcllogg/Hastings co-op, also competed in the synchronized 16-18 Girls IM Finals with teammate Taniya Ott and the duo scored a 15th-place score. > 9 PIT I I •l I J » 11 I. ) % 4 students once for each sport in which ±ey participate, meaning students who are multiple-sport athletes are counted more than once. Two sports set participation records during 2024-25. Boys track & field counted 24,759 participants - a 3.7 percent increase from a year ago in breaking its previous record from 2005-06. Girls lacrosse participation was up 0,9 percent from last year to 3,970 participants in setting a record for the second-straight season. Another 15 sports saw participa­ tion increases this past school year. Girls tennis saw an increase of 6.4 percent to 9,485 athletes, followed by boys and girls wrestling’s com­ bined increase of 5.2 percent to 12,422 participants - with boys 1 ' K-.4 > I I J f t. ' Iftft f / A • • n I’V < 1r * r 4 I* 4 Hastings Community Diving Club coach Todd Bates and divers (from left) Hollen Emmick. Abigail Dumond. Aubrey Yarger, Taniya Ott and Lydia Slagel gather for a sunset photo during the AAU Diving National Championships in Riverside, Calif. Photos provided ri I aV' J t / ' T 4-‘ t * 9 1 t I I/ I 1. 4 f * & The top finish of the meet for Yarger cameintheGirlsAl 16-year-old3MFinals where she was ninth. She also competed in the meet’s 16-18 Girls Platform event. HCDC diver Abigail Dumond, who is set to dive for Alma College next season, reached the finals of the synchronized 1618 Girls 1M competition with Emmick and the duo placed 25th. It was the first nationals appearance for both Emmick and Ott. Club teammate Dawn Miller placed 33rd in the 16-18 Girls Platform Finals. In all, there were more than 600 divers competing at the AAU National Champi­ onship which ran from July 12-23. “We are honored to host this incredible event in Riverside,” said Shaheen Roostai, Executive Director ofthe Riverside Sports Commission. “It not only brings the best divers in the world to our city, but high­ lights Riverside’s world-class dive and aquatic facilities. Additionally, it generates tremendous excitement for the sport of diving and significant economic benefits for ±e city of Riverside.” » - > I' I • > 'I ' I r I I G . ♦ » i •h'i f ' f s I 4 < * *'■ 1 I • k* r X -/ II z r I I MHSAA sports participation numbers highest since 2018-19 Michigan High School Athletic Association member high schools reported a combined participation of 275,684 athletes in MHSAA-sponsored tournament sports during the 2024-25 school year - the highest number ofparticipants in those activi­ ties since 2018-19 and despite another decrease in combined enrollment across those 754 schools. This past year’s participation total was 5,020 students - or 1.9 percent - higher than in 2023-24, while en­ rollment at member schools fell by 1.3 percent. Boys participation was up 1.9 percent to 161,329 - also its highest since 2018-19 - and girls participation was up 1,8 percent to 114,355, its highest count since 201920. MHSAAparticipationtotalscount r 4 Hastings' Odin Twiss was a part of a record-setting number of student-athletes participating on MHSAA varsity boys’ track and field teams this spring. Boys’ track and field and girls’ lacrosse both reached record levels of participation.? during the 2024-25 school year. Photo by wrestling participation up 3 percent and girls up an incredible 24 percent to 1,505 athletes. Girls track & field (18,108 athletes) and boys cross country (8,209) also saw some ofthe largest jumps at 4.5 and 4.1 percent, respectively. Also reporting increased participa­ tion during 2024-25 were boys tennis (3.7 percent, 6,163 total athletes), foot­ ball (3 percent, 36,210), girls volleyball (2.9 percent, 19,679), boys golf (2.7 percent, 7,416), girls competitive cheer (2.4 percent, 6,319), boys basketball (1.7 percent, 20,541), girls cross coun­ try (1.4 percent, 6,826), boys soccer (1.1 percent, 14,112), boys bowling (1 percent, 4,333), boys swimming & diving (0.9 percent, 4,073), and girls soccer (0.7 percent, 11,090). — BB J. J 1 I - p I I * J 1 <•* » 1 I r •T Gar.c- a* .. 1 PM ■> J ____ I A ■. t r--^ r“ A' t f" •>» j - isjEk ?< I ■ 1 .* *5 ) Brett Bremer I • t 1 ' - ■v=* •* K.^ r CITY OF HAS OS ___________ _____ County of Barry, State of Michigan__________ _________________________ 4i >5 e iShhpl",—'--fc Hl I ORDINANCE NO. 631 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 22-1, SECTIONS 22-1, 22-2, AND 22-3 OF THE HASTINGS CODE TO REGULATE LOADING, SIDEWALK DISPLAYS, AND SIDEWALK CAFES IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Section 1. Amendment and Restatement of Chapter 22, Article 22-1 Sections 22-1 LOADING AND UNLOADING MERCHANDISE, Section 22-2 SIDEWALK DISPLAYS, and Section 22-3 SIDEWALK CAFE AND DINING PLATFORM PERMITS are hereby amended and restated in their entirety to read as follows: - * «a A a w I> 'J. V ( s«=aR •I i I I u T rw^ ..I J' -a ■ building and fire code requirements prohibiting the obstruction of exits. 3. All lighting in outdoor service areas shall be shielded downward and away from adjacent properties. No loudspeakers, music, or public address systems or other sound amplification equipment shall be permitted that will generate noise that can be heard from adjacent J 4 Jr 1 ;r \ ( properties. 4. Ail sidewalk cafe areas in which alcohol is to be served must comply with all Michigan Liquor U < I 1. Generally. Where alleys or rear entrances exist, a person engaged in business or the sale of goods, wares or merchandise shall at all times use such alleys or rear entrances to their place of business for the loading or unloading of merchandise. 2. Use of sidewalk. No person engaged in the sale of merchandise shall use any part of the public sidewalk in front of his place of business for the unloading of goods or merchandise, except and only as such goods, wares and merchandise shall be promptly removed from the sidewalk immediately after the deposit of the same on the sidewalk. In case of emergency, the City Manager or their designee may for some cause shown, issue a permit or order a longer time to remove the goods, wares or merchandise. 3. Municipal civil infraction. A person who violates any provision of this section is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine as set forth in section 52-38. Repeat offenses under this article shall be subject to increased fines as set forth in section 52-38. 1. Display of wares or merchandise. Temporary movable sales racks and movable sidewalk furniture (i.e., chairs and tables where patrons can sit, but where food or drink service is not provided) are permitted on the public sidewalk provided that: 1. Such items are associated with a permanent business operating in a building immediately adjacent to the sidewalk where the items are placed; 2. Such items are placed as close to the building as is reasonably possible: 3. A minimum of five feet of unobstructed, pedestrian access along the sidewalk is maintained; 4. Sales racks do not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet or twenty (20) linear feet of frontage and are only present in the right-of-way during business operating hours. These limitations do not apply during community events authorized by the City; and 5. Items are in good condition and fit the general aesthetic and character of other elements nearby. 2. Municipal civil infraction. A person who violates any provision of this section is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine as set forth in section 52-38. Repeat offenses under this article shall be subject to increased fines as set forth in section 52-38. « ill le 1. Sidewalk cafes. As used in this section, a sidewalk cafe shall be any portion of the public right-ofway that is permitted to be used by a licensed food service establishment for service of food and beverages in accordance with the provisions of this section. 2. Permit conditions. The city clerk may issue to an adjacent food service establishment a revocable sidewalk cafe permit for not more than one calendar year, to occupy a portion of the adjacent city riqhl-of-wav to place tables and chairs for selling and consuming food and beverages under the following terms and conditions: 1. Prohibitions. The occupancy must not: 1. Interfere with the use of the right-of-way for pedestrian or vehicular travel. 2. Unreasonably interfere with the view, access to, or use of property adjacent to said street. 3. Reduce the pedestrian travel area of any sidewalk to less than six feet in width. The pedestrian travel area shall not include trees, bushes, walls, parking meters, fire hydrants, tree grates, or any other fixtures permanently located in the right-of-way. 4. Cause damage to the street or sidewalk or to trees, benches, landscaping, or other objects lawfully located in the right-of-way. 5. Cause violation of any state or local laws. 6. Be principally used for off-premises advertising. 7. Conceal or detract from the appearance of landscaping features in or adjacent to the street. 8. Be in or adjacent to property zoned exclusively for residential purposes. 9. Be attached to or reduce the effectiveness of or access to any utility, sign, or other traffic control device 10. Cause increased risk of theft or vandalism. 11. Locate any cooking apparatus in any portion ofthepublic right-ofway. 12 Violate regulations adopted by the city manager pursuant to this Code. 2, RegXmenfs 1.Any improvements to be installed in the public right-of-way by a sidewalk cafe shall be temporary in nature and be approved by the city manager or their designee. The improvements shall be removed at the end of each season or within five days upon notice by the city requiring removal, or upon termination of the permit. All costs and expenses of the improvements, removal of improvements, and restoration of the right-of-way shall be borne by the applicant/ Control Commission requirements. 3. Fee. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a fee in the amount established by resolution ofthe city J ' 1 i >1 -^‘:i - 1 k I council shall be paid to the city clerk. 4. Insurance. The permittee shall show proof of and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance and worker’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance and have the city as an additional named insured. The amount of such insurance shall be determined by the city T1 I f • l: I '11' 1 council. 5. Food service establishment. Food service establishment shall be defined in accordance with *V J - fiTOxe - t. 3 , » L» its meaning in the Public Health Code. (MCLA 333.12901) 6. Regulations. The city manager may adopt an executive order controlling the occupancy pursuant to a sidewalk cafe. 3. Duration. Permits shall be for the period of April 1 to November 1 for the year in which they are granted, and hours of operation shall be limrted to between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. ■ 4. Hold harmless. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the licensee agrees to defend, pay in behalf I of, and hold harmless the city, its elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers, and I ‘ I hI' •A** >J J rI b kJ ’rr " f «N&3n “fejJiRldt(TadoiB 1 *i A. u;. « f A* .tJ?.J€abrf.ni90,:-njg —s* others working in behalf of the city against any and all claims, demands, suits, losses, including all costs connected therewith for any damages which may be asserted, claimed or recovered against or from the city, its elected and appointed officials, employees, volunteers or others w working on behalf of the city, by reason of personal injury, including bodily injury and death, ■ and/or property damage, including loss of use therefore which arises out of or is tn any way I -J. .’I r .binrtslii.- ■.sfi'^ecs f’O Tn? t* r;- 13 * ’.••Ta I V t connected or associated with this permit. 5. Permit revocation. Any permit may be revoked by the city manager upon a finding that the occupancy does not meet the standards of this Code, any other provisions of this Code, or other applicable law or regulation, or that the right-of-way is needed for other street or utility purposes. 6. Appeal. Persons who are refused a permit or have had their permit revoked may request in writing a hearing on that determination before the city manager. The decision of the manager may be appealed to the city council. Requests for a hearing or an appeal must be made within five days ofthe permit revocation. 7. Appearance tickets. The police chief and the appointed officers of the police department or such other officials as are designated by the city manager, are hereby authorized to issue and serve appearance tickets with respect to a violation of this chapter. Appearance tickets shall be in such form as determined by the city attorney and shall be in conformity with all statutory requirements. _ , , . Section 2. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions o i NAYS: None ABSENT: None Adoption Date: July 28,2025 Effective Date: August 12,2025 ^'>^1 Reading: July 14,2025 Second Reading: July 28,2025 CITY OF HASTINGS By: Linda Perin City Clerk CERTIFICATE Mirhinan rinpc undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance^ adoptedI by thej City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the Ci^ Cou ncil on July 2^ meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, and that the onginal of sa^ Ordinanw s on file in the records of the City of Hastings. I further certify that the meeting was conducted, and public notice was given pursuant to and in compliarice with Act No. 267, Public Acte of amended, and that minutes were kept and will be or have been made available thereby, CITY OF HASTINGS By: Linda Perin Dated: 07/29/2025 * V < ■ I I I I, ft ■ ■ ■ ■ I I 'ToqiHdg^ A' VNHmc s •* I r .1 ■ 4 , ■< AMftfn V7 (> ■) TA • J ! up ► r 1 < ( Wi I • r' X ■fll'l •I ■ jn..' i . F ! S » II 1 } I } » w* 4 I* J -'R *> i V V u. * « ..-3^ ( 4 i J . i! V p II bT s 1 i •r . 1, . |MoiM, ^•1 « I ■ * A oOfi^eoneni 1 1. iO c t 'i lite * Ji IJ t t i 'J I I 4. * f i . >3 at- ‘ r 'r^lO 4 L ** i' i 'i J I ft I I 1 •■ I .bSO^Kj ns pohfid « w r’ E TWC •; < \ •n . ru. J p T I > • A 1 « J I Jl.sli'ilt'9 J .A, * < . \ / t i A. « I. T lb » t - f ft BtitjT .1* occupant. 2. All improvements installed pursuant to a sidewalk cafe permit shall be in compliance with all 1 ^2^ 1'. ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by the City Charter. Moved by McLean, with support by Devroy, that Ordinance No. 631 be adopted as reao. YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron. Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava V I •w 1 » �I J I r t IS '' -k '*a- I i f to * .4 fH- M > 5^ . i A > ‘SS 4 I . >b ti p ,4 w % K* <T I 4v % •I K f'' I J tw z k Tk »w fei b r 2C25 Ek * hi<. <i , j - b„': I A *»-'T J . i 1 ? Gale Fisher Special to the Banner Alex Steward, spent five years as a student athlete running for Hastings s i. s ?,l I4 I 5* f ft tk > ? J ‘j i V k 9 fiuia ’Wi f♦ -'*5.'** S! J bv iai ‘t!-; u I M 1 { 4 11^I >k- K 1 >'> I •> ft fT * ’•'ti^.'*^..'; Ui r 4 '■ M>m 1 1 A. I * , ‘t ,u fit l» 4 f V > >R•J '•V. « *h 4 ' ' I* r-ft I r j: «« lb: bBTW . ■ to" 4 Ab r ir^cn it i?.u la'r'ui •*^1 % c “t ' *1= J \ "nictr. ’■ J-iW0 5fF ’ > •TW, t I h n< /■» *•-- I-V '•’t ■ I< V •% « I ‘ 1b- I'l .*A 1 . to w ; i tf-. ,1 i*! •*t I V ». . •h * i t A I * 1 1Q9||M9;;. r I sft ;P?* - * J •u ■ » •»rr r • « I* 1 4 1^ft 9^. tiiK - 9 u I / Area Schools in middle school and high school. He was not one ofthe fastest members of his Saxon teams during his first few years and was fine with that, but even­ tually decided he wanted to improve. Although he progressed, as a high school cross country athlete, his potential re­ mained untapped. He eventually found the formula to compete at a higher level after graduating from high school. Steward has left a legacy as a Kellogg Community College runner making phenomenal improvements over two years with the Bruins. He currently sits at number five on the all-time leader board with his PR of 27 minutes, 45 seconds for the 8K. He ran an 8K race at 20 seconds per mile faster than his high school 5K PR. “Pd say my commitment, willingness to learn, and I guess my understanding of running have led to my success,” Steward said. “I definitely got better from upping my mileage and following an actual training schedule. Learning from our coaches and the training plans developed by one of our assistant coaches, Rob Lillie, has played a major role in my getting faster. Developing an understanding of running and knowing when to take it easy and when to run hard has allowed me to avoid major injuries while also increasing my speed. Learn­ ing about what heart rate zone to train in ' for specific types of runs has improved my efficiency as a runner.” Steward followed up his KCC cross country career this spring with a top-five finish at the Kalamazoo Ziegler Half Marathon with a finish time of I hour, 21 minutes and 28 seconds the first I b X •t « i j-A 1 f • • • ’ t o i .f fc wr«b I ? WB wilt® : I ' , XhGj lk(AW^ \ I w1» *'» « Wi^nW He played some soccer as a youngster and didn’t really get into any kind of competitive running until middle school. “When 1 was in eighth grade, I de- * “ something that 1 enjoyed, so 1 thought D .l....Xew^ir •*; * A I ♦ •m WK/ cross-country might be fun. I developed a love for it immediately,” Steward said. While he loved running, the compet­ itive edge that exists for him now was ; not there early on. “ I was pretty slow. I recall my first race r*' in middle school was around 22 minutes ! for two miles,” Steward said. “My best two-mile run in middle school was ’ around 16 minutes. I didn’t necessarily care how fast I was; I just loved running and being part of the team. It became i a social thing. Many of my teammates became my friends.” i During his first few years as a Hast' > ings cross country runner, Steward only ran during the season. His season-best h’S sophomore year was about two minutes slower than his season best as a ' freshman, and that real ly spurred him to push himself in the offseason between r his sophomore and junior campaigns. There were mental improvements along ;x B with physical ones. “I seemed to pick up more strategies, « techniques, &nd nuances as a runner t every year 1 ran,” Steward said. “Eventually, I was always looking to improve. The commitment began to pay off. kI ri1 >, .EUUH iU I ‘ t---* rtgin 5Frri >> * 9^ ► i I I -Rir ? ?TS t Ml* • 4 5 A *•* He made a more than four-minute drop in his PR during his junior season with a new best of20:59. He was able to shave off another two minutes for his senior season, setting his high school personal record that year with a time of 18:24. He followed up that performance in the fall by finally being talked into joining the track team for the spring season his senior year. Steward always planned to attend college after high school, but didn’t necessarily focus on continuing running at the next level. He opted for two years at KCC before moving on to a four-year school. KCC offered a cybersecurity prou ram, which Steward was interested in. “My high school coach, Mr. [Steve] Collins, encouraged me to pursue run­ ning for KCC.” Steward didn’t reach out to Tom Shaw, KCC’s cross-country coach, but he didn’t necessarily need to. Collins put Steward and Shaw in contact, and then Shaw attended a Saxon meet to see him. After seeing Steward in action, Shaw was intrigued by the idea of him racing the 8 kilometer collegiate distance. He talked Steward into joining the team, although it didn’t take much convincing. “He told me he wanted me to run for KCC’s cross country team,” Steward said. “He felt that I would make a great transition from the 5K distance to the 8K distance. After this conversation, I decided that 1 would run for KCC, since I knew that I was already going there as a student.” Competing as a college athlete and bonding with teammates appealed to Steward, but those were not his main reasons for continuing to compete. He felt he still had room to develop. After graduating from Hastings High School in June of 2023, Steward shifted his focus to KCC cross country. Classes didn’t begin until the end ofAugust, and Steward trained on hirownTmucfj^ summer. He began implementing the training schedules suggested by KCC’s coaches in the first few weeks of June. Steward wasn’t immediately sold on was the utilization of recovery days and easy runs in the plan. His line of thought was more about hard effort for every run, but eventually he bought into the importance of rest and recovery. His goal going into his freshman season was to break 30 minutes for the 8K distance, a time that required him to match his high school PR pace for an extra three kilometers. wl 44 * X 2a r I ft r 9t I# , i ► f 4 A* « S 'W * t y r FZ !r ft — ■ ♦’ 0 “ L'.f'. Hastings alumnus Alex Steward in action during his sophomore season with the Kellogg Community College Men’s Cross Country team. KCC Photo running and how it can help his runners reach their potential, but even with this confidence in the system, what Steward accomplished during his two years run­ ning under him has surprised him. Shaw gave his assessment of Steward. “Steward is a self-made runner who has dedicated himself to being the best he can be. He came to us as an average high school runner and followed our protocol. He worked hard in the weight room. Where he started and where he finished two years later is nothing short of incredible. He has been self-motivat­ ed, shown high academic performance, been a quiet leader who has led by exam­ ple, and willed himself into being a top ten career runner at KCC. All of these things have made him a perfect college athlete. I couldn’t be more impressed and proud of him,” Steward has plans to transfer to Ferris State University this fall to earn a degree in cybersecurity, while living at home and taking classes virtually for the fall semester. He will continue to train and run some races unattached. He would like to run at Ferris State during his senior year, and plans to keep going beyond that. “I will continue to run even after I am finished with college. 1 enjoy making progress and improving my speed and want to continue to evolve as a runner.” i’* >i r s Steward was willing to put in the work and expected to see results immediately, but he would have to remain patient. Initially, after implementing my new training schedule, I wasn’t sure I could meet my goal. My speed work training times weren’t translating to what I was targeting, which was a 6-minute per mile pace for five miles. This discouraged me somewhat. Mentally, it was hard. I wanted to work hard, but also felt that I was working hard and still wasn’t getting the results that 1 had anticipated.” Despite feeling a little discouraged, he continued to work and he eventually experienced the fruits of his labor. “In my first 8K race, I cleared a mental hurdle. I was able to break 30 minutes for this race, and my 5K split was faster than my 5K PR,” Steward said. It provided him with a huge mental and emotional boost, and it qualified him to run at nationals that season. He had reached his goal early in the season, so it was time to up the ante. “After my first 8K race, I thought that 1 might be able to chip away and finish under 29 minutes. I was able to get a PR mid-season in a race in Ancilla, Indiana, with a time of 28 minutes, 35 seconds.” The transition from high school stu­ dent-athlete to collegiate student-athlete was positive for Steward. “Running my freshman year at KCC was fun. 1 enjoyed competing at nationals and as a college athlete. I also realized that I liked competing at distances longer than 5K. I thrived on the transition as a student from high school to college. I wasn’t tied to school all day and liked the flexibility of showing up to classes and studying, and running in between these times.” With his mentality of always trying to improve as a runner, Steward didn’t have much downtime during the offseason be­ tween his freshman and sophomore years atKCC.He'talked about getGrig ready for the next season of cross-country. “After my freshman year, I made two goals going into my sophomore season. I wanted to go under 27 minutes, 45 seconds, and I wanted to earn All-Amer­ ican status. I was able to hit my PR near the end of my sophomore season with a time of 27 minutes, 45 seconds at a race in Muskegon, but was unable to earn All-American status at nationals. I was KCC *s number two for the entire season. 1 enjoyed having our number one runner, Julian, pace me during our practices.” Coach Shaw trusts the science of Our company is growing, don’t miss your opportunity. ’J ’ wt * 11 HastingsBanner Saxon alumnus, Steward, added speed as KCC harrier I > SPORTS j ' I I '•'I-' ,t f 4 • 1 r t r I A . 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In a rare occurrence Emily’s mother, Selena Duits, took the microphone as the crowd gathered in Fred Morris the during the lunch hour. She celebrated some of her daughter Emily’s former friends and teammates, many of whom have helped make sure the annual memorial to her daughter continues on. “We appreciate the teamwork of those that have supported us to get us where we are today,” Selena said. “The memories made can be the best in times of defeat, holding us together on the court and in life.” Emily, a Lakewood High School student at the time, passed away in the fall of2005 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. “Thank you for your attendance today all spectators and players,” Selena told the crowd as it finished up a lunch of pulled pork, beans, potato salad and chips. “Thank you to all who have come to t^e part in die great game of volleyball. We 1 ove you and we love that you are here, and your presence really does mean so much. “Today is Emily’s birthday. Birthdays include gifts,” she added as she welcomed the members of the Emily Duits Me­ morial committee to receive some gifts from Em’s family - including Selena’s husband Jeff and their oldest daughter Sarah Wrubel who were in attendance as well Saturday. From there it was on to the annual raffle with an impressive list of prizes including a Blackstone grill, Yeti cooler, youth volleyball camp packages, a KitchenAid Mixer and even a Nintendo Switch 2 among other things either paid for or do­ nated by area businesses and community members. Fundraising and fees fi-om the event once again allowed the board to distribute $6,000 in scholarships to area high school students, including a total of $5,000 to three members of the Lakewood High School graduating class and another $1,000 through the FarOut Volleyball Club which Emily was a member of and is now headed by former Lakewood vol­ leyball coach Cameron Rowland. Close to that much was also donated through the event board for other good works through­ out the Lakewood community. There was once again free MOO-Ville ice cream for all in attendance throughout the day. Ice cream was a welcome Deat on a hot, humid day on the six sand volley­ ball courts at the fairgrounds. The adults moving their recreational and competitive tournaments to the morning session leav­ ing the high school and youth divisions to play out in the afternoon didn’t even provide the older folks much relief from the weather. New Lakewood graduate Abby Pick­ ard, who will begin playing volleyball at Northern Kentucky University this year, was a FarOut Duits Memorial Scholarship winner this year. She was also a tourna­ ment champion. She teamed with Mallory Johnson, Navea Gauthier and Amelia Gagnon to win the recreational division championship. Becky Pickard, Abby’s step mom, at first thought she should find somewhere to sit right at the net in the middle of the two sides of the recreational final. She had Abby and her teammates on one side of the net with daughters Ally Pickard, Brooke Francisco and their teammates Caden Francisco and Ethan Walker on the other side. “Mom who are you cheering for?” shouted Brooke, the current Lakewood High School varsity volleyball coach. “Your favorites are over here.” The champs were on the other side though as Abby’s crew pulled out a 15-13 win in the third set to clinch the victory. The foursome of Logan Blough, Caleb McKinney, Madison McKinney and Zari Kruger took the day’s competitive division championship in the morning. The high school championship went to the team of Lauren Luchies, Whitney Swiercz, Tyler Strick and Parks Vugteveen. The youth division title went to the team of Teagan O’Keefe, Torrie Tacia, Skylar Stephens, Brooklyn Barriger and Brielle Eveland. Gabby Gole was this year’s Spirit ofthe Game award winner at the end of the day. In all there were 51 teams registered to compete this summer. 5^^ t ft ft*. 5’ ft » 4 ft I ^"1 I f I ) Irl W' IT ■ 5’ 4 L 4 r I u- i c. 1I } Ally Pickard gets in a quick round of rock, paper, scissors with Navea Gauthier on the other side of the net do decide on which team will serve first in their recreational division championship match Saturday at the annual Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament at the Lake Odessa FairgrouRds. ‘‘V’- - i 17, I I ' —1 . : rstJ-1=^"- -~a|FnMei*v;;i HI t)’,! ‘■'■'’I f-n? 'i fRRmrn-ja,]- Photos by Brett Bremer r f i I •^1 < k f I * A • 1 s • te’-' ■i z f A ’*h V’ .S J * J fl •T . 1 H. I I I I i; <1 Emily Duits Memorial board member Ashton King gets a hug from Emily’s mom, Selena Duits, during the lunch-hour festivities Saturday at the annual Emily Duits mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. mom afyUffiH moitgyrt eras®;' aMjQ yliwfl isunnft art is v r । ! lonlaA .3bn'joTgn»- •% C st ’’uumaauL 1 I k ^3. ‘ * vky M ■ » * ' p'orrGiiUAO < Hi* ft-. -'JN * ‘•X t r SAVE THE DATE ft .4 1/ ( IJ •t« • J flH = J. •' ; Z I I r-’ f5 Daily News - View Newspaper Group is hosting G » * u » » . '.M CRAFT BEER AND WINE FEST Z .y B tor 1 ‘ J t. I Saturday, October 11,2025 HI * K T k 2-7 PM, TIVOLI SQUARE, DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE lifal L »I ■ 49 t 4 * *><♦ I. t i M* V' >1 f •T 1 I R II k. •I 1 I ' »' jM 1 TICKETS: VIP ADMISSION $50 Includes one hour early entry, exclusive food and drink pairing experience. 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Ml >z ’-5 K’ *E u?- □ A Ki ■ ♦ ♦ ft ft ♦ l-Jli <• i A b ft s* — ,•» A .•» ^4 V * ft-9 *.< f The event benefits Rotary Club of Greenville rr t /€* 3 £ < r. 4 W41 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-08-07.pdf f5d674bff46f2410182bbc762e664084 PDF Text Text r I I J i 1 *> 19 1 4 1 c< .4 302^1 t I 'r’’ ( I TRSAfi A I I * »r IDA^ TODAY'S EDITION F* i 4 E: i B I I BARRY COUNTY FAIR E I 1 5 J I I 'i STATE REP. ADVOCATES FOR ODESSA TWP. FUNDING INSIDE 1 fiS r 15 2?’<. rwrwt HKF •• I I A * PAGE 12 PAGE 4 iST PAGES 8-11 I .1 \ ALLERSMA A TWO-TIME RUNNER-UP AT JUNIOR OLYMPICS ;R^23a<lfl THE HASTINGS / I f J f t 11^ t* 4* 1 J k •4 ■' T i 4 J I '1 ■y 5 A «< 4I r 4 I r a3c- .> 1/4^ IJU • .A * L' * ■■ ■’ Hbu ■ .>4 'XI iili vi ]■ V 'W I ■IR^ . 4 Ek i K9t&J The Hastings High School Steel Drum fwi0te9i2 !oono8 rtglH agrtJssH srlT easlA etaaEmc f )e sfmotTsq bneB g)iA eiqqemodT sr" talwsq zf hwA nj ftT Jr > oom wiw Ki jbssi 9». Band performs at Thornapple Plaza in April as part of the Thornapple Arts Council’s Jazz Fest. Jazz Fest is one of T I to W10.21 J2©H SSSL .12^^ 3 many arts programs across the county sponsored by TAC. File photo by Jayson Bussa YJfUJOO*©fl) 320106 amsipoiq 2116 yOEfT' / .DAi yd boioenoqa for the Arts (NEA) that we had been recommended for a $10,000 grant to support the jazz festival,” Lavell said. In April, just ahead of the 2025 TAC Jazz Fest in Hastings, Lavell said she and other TAC staff were informed that TAC’s recommenda­ tion for the grant had been rescinded. The recission came as the Trump Administration canceled several NEA grants. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh, great. we’ve already spent that money, Lavell said. Lavell said that with the funds already spent on the jazz festival, TAG’S hands were tied. The arts council reached out to the Barry Community Foundation, which offered up to $5,000 to match dona- Molly Macleod Editor The Thornapple Arts Council is cel­ ebrating this month after community support helped put the organization back in the black following the unex­ pected loss of a $10,000 grant earlier this year. With help fi*om private individ­ uals in the community, the Barry Community Foundation and the DeCamp Foundation, TAC received a $15,000 boon this summer after an unexpected setback this spring. TAC Executive Director Megan Lavell explained that the past few months have been a bit of a whirl­ wind. “In December (2024), we got noti­ fied from the National Endowment *1^ Ar r> i -I r j I Community raises $15K for Thornapple Arts Council following unexpected grant loss I » I I F Bids SINCE 1856 I nf JBf? mtfiBi ■yfimirnnma BM) om» BARRY COUNTY Thursday, August 7, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com 1 "«» BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 67 .OH . OX f.JOV Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street tions from the community. Then, the DeCamp Foundation reached out, offering to match $5,000 as well. “So, suddenly, our $10,000 loss turned into a $15,000 gift from the community,” Lavell said. After launching the fundraising campaign in May, Lavell said TAC reached its goal of $5,000 in commu­ nity donations at its 40th anniversary celebration on June 27. “We announced that at the concert that we had raised the remaining and then it was really a $5,000 party,” she said. Looking ahead, Lavell said TAC isn’t counting on federal grant money. “We have hired a grant writer to See RAISES on 4 • .. < AIM-* f ' s'pnsBA 9ldmm I I ’1! Voters approve Delton Kellogg Schools operating millage renewal Trumble Agency’s ‘Bash’ equips students for return to school •iy ***** 'W'PV/ Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer < J. z <1* >»■ / Voters in the Delton Kellogg School District cast their ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 5, election and passed the renewal of the 19.2 mill authorization on non-homestead properties. The renewal is not a tax increase from the current millage. Superintendent Jeremy Wright said the renewal is crucial to the overall funding of the school and thanked the community for its support. According to unofficial results in Barry County, the millage renewal passed with 1,146 ‘yes’ votes and roughly two-thirds 586 ‘no’ votes of voters approving the renewal. The non-homestead revenue funds everyday operational expen­ ditures such as teachers’ salaries and instructional materials, special education, transportation and extra­ curricular activities. It does not fund expenditures for capital projects. While the renewal does not impact taxes on primary residences, the approval allows for DK to receive its full per-pupil allowance from the state. That allowance makes up rough­ ly 25 percent of DK Schools’ annual budget, or about $4 million each year. Wright said passing the renewal irts core district priorities, includsu ing hiring and retaining qualified teachers, aides, counselors and su •Tiairt staff. In addition, the millage-renewal enables the school to purchase up-todate textbooks, technology and class­ room supplies. Furthermore, it provides transportation, special education and extracurricular programs, plus / iifi > '7. > • Ik* ? V I 0 ■fi'.. V < * ■ / s '7 v. S' >' X H I Z *< > ■ *»* • • •i T ■ f J11 M J'. he i .1 a; i» vojne 2bt?i gnuoY tT b926d-2pnii26H yb f ’^vr ■ I V * 11 -11 * Young kids enjoy sliding down a large inflatable slide during Saturday’s Back to School Bash at Thornapple Plaza, put 'J * on by Hastings-based Trumble Insurance Agency. Photos by Jayson Bussa r ( 2*J 7" *« x4 ♦ I V.. w J *r ?Bp^**^* J •’ 1 . ‘.v « J i J’ * grffi^ROO »9ifr33a of jnaw atoi6q.lJoM ; fotlo Y£b JZ111 airi) o]{ii|.^fs^ s r?r y •■ \r ' V '•s p I Mno yfib’BBteg nO sari bib eeoniatfd baesde^l^aaH « I« •r. .1 JfljfJ qu 8nj<niriw to idfii.OTiJ > a L- I -t bjiOOag R«®MT 489Y z Most parents want to see their chil­ dren head into the first day of school with energy and excitement. On Saturday afternoon, one Hastings-based business did an effec­ tive job of whipping up that excite­ II If ment. For the second straight year, Trumble Insurance Agency staged its Back to School Bash, teaming with a number of sponsors to not only equip local stuj dents with a free backpack and school supplies, but to also entertain with I I k •** < *• ^^MBnuaa /biw goimMi xigfe •0^1 qjpps yJnoiQg^ MhflGdanmhitfcaai 'Aiw; iiiH oftis oj c> 5 i: Si > music, food, crafts and inflatables. In an era where prices for most items, including school supplies, are steadily climbing, events such as the Back to School Bash are a welcome sight for parents who are looking to outfit their students with everything they need for a school year while stay­ ing on budget. The marquee feature of the Back to School Bash, both this year and last, was the fact that organizers gave out over 1,000 backpacks for free. These backpacks were stocked with back-toschool essentials such as pencils, note­ book paper, folders, pencil bag, glue sticks, highlighters and more. In addition to the free goodies, kids Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer ) ‘“araaiaxa biw, Ygwnaitow «■ 'k A- 4 4 r J a . .*4 ■ Barry County United Way backpack registration still open f .ffl A hnU vtnuoO viibBH ^PWfe noitGiJzipgt )t3BC||^ . 1 »• • 1 I K.* got to enjoy the party atmosphere that took over Thornapple Plaza for the evening. Trumble Insurance Agency and their co-sponsors for the Back to School Bash aren’t the only ones ensuring that students walk into school in a couple of weeks ready for a year of learning, either. The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center still has registration open for its Backpack Program. This program takes a similar approach to the organization’s Toys For Barry County Kids Program, giving students the opportunity to shop the stock of donated items for their own backpacks See RENEWAL on 3 See EQUIP on 4 4^’. % ■ % i^aiaB 9 4 > V •li's- I { r f.’'- i« ! u a. r ) I 7- r • iBr IWIIIIOIIII 4 1 t 0 1 • 1 > • ”^i4e7e'itoie 6** i « « . J Ti W'* •M ar , ’ •••*!: e I ** ! '■ II "R *■ - I .Ms’ .V f I t f %r. LIVE CONCERT SERIES Sn TO PLAY ON IN AUGUST . J PAGES •i *** s ;C Spend It here. 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Oiat didn't iryclude a scheduled heanng for convicted murder Patrick Gilmor*? of Hastings witn that hearing being pushed back to January 2026 Photo by Dennis Mansftoltf r -* > f 6* •S' ■ 9"' : 4. r * W' Jl n • • ** fr ^llJJ A > :* I < .4^ /»* e**' •^■- ■ J*>>A■ I-- * > ? 4-*^* 1* .A i r Dennis MsnsneM a chance to sec the outside of a pnson cell thanks to a 2012 decision. Miller v Alabama, by the U.S. Supreme Court In its decision, the court found that a sentence of mandatory life without pa­ role for juveniles is unconstitutional if age and other mitigating factors are not considered prior to sentencing. Now, more than three years after he was originally sentenced, Gilmore's case was back before Judge Michael Schipper for a conference hearing on July 23 in Barry County District Court 56B. David Banister, chief assistant prose­ cutor with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, said the July 23 hearing was orig­ inally scheduled in regards to a potential future motion by an appellate attorney Staff Wntcr Patrick Gilmore of I lastinp wilt have Io wait a little longer to find out exactly how long he might stay in a state pn^m, as a conference bearing on a potential resentencing of the convicted murder was pushed back to January 2026. In March 2022, Gilmore pleaded guilty to the September 2021 murder of 17>year*otd Lane Roslund, also of Hast ings, allegedly shooting Roslund with a crossbow and then concealing him in a shallow grave in Hastings Township. Gilmore, who was 17 at the time he re­ portedly killed Roslund, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. However. Gilmore might still have 4B s I ..Zl •• r-. . bf ' r- * I > I I 4 i f I aw. u * * lw I f . J I Locals gathered at Harcrid E Classic Memorial Partt Woodland on Sa^fday to watch two hot air balloons take off for a leteurety flight around Woodland Township The balloons traveled O.f r:r p cornfieltls, Witti passengers watching the sunset Photo by Molly Macleod ■ ’ll s T . I / ’ f'» ■ •\ • .SS5^ ’* 5’'‘5w* a I > r k f <? JLTB to consider legal action after township board vote * i J / f $ K ■" * 1 6f 4. w A i” i 1 U*’- V 4 .. < F fc: > A u »A •w A* I' / ** » 5 fl fl V u*S F* *« I F ■I J. r ft 2 i a » k k Wr • tr:: r 4 a; ?> .*9 U» 4 I • 9* i «> <,,F r r •f r :''i f ' 5 * 9 i. T J: ■k I s V «/ 'A '/ c;.i/ j i- * *- ?* • ’I* » t .« '-i' <*. r ’ r . '.'’t 1 ■ ?..! r. A 4* 4 4 4 * ■**’ras±< That’s wherd^ we shine •f K 4 I I < « ■ ,• i I * J 34*-: I * I > i fl fF . »* .-Wr* A M Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer A K t >> 9 I >1 ■fl 4* *--4* Sr i •* •. K.: f ; V i 4 - - >AV' - > ■J The Jordan Lake Trail I3oard could consider whether it wants to take its battle with the Odessa Township Board of Trustees to court after a split vole by the township board at its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 4. The township board voted, 3-2, to officially close out a dccade-old grant from the Michigan Department ofNatural Resources for the construction of the pro­ posed Jordan Lake Trail and administered through the township, as well as transfer any remaining funds to the township's general fund. The motion by Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher received the support of Clerk Lisa Williams and Trustee Allan Baron 11, with Township Supervisor Gary Secor and Trustee Brad Barrone voting in opposition. Secor said he was “reluctant" to vote in support of the motion, as it might lead to a possible legal situation with the JLTB. “We don’t have a pending legal situa tion," Rohrbacher added. “1 think we can o close the account. Along with closing out the MDNRgranL the motion also approved the transfer of more than S9.900to the township's general fund. According to township officials, the monies will be used to cover legal and administrative expenses incurred by the township in relation to the trail project. The JLTB had received state grants in 2015 from both (he Michigan Department of Transportation and MDNR through the Village of Lake Odessa and Odessa Township, respectively, with (he goal of building a L5-mile non-molorized trail through the village and township. And. JLTB members scored a partial win in March, when after a lengthy closeddoor session, the township board OK'd the release of S48,fXX) to the trail board. But, after Monday's vote, JLTB chairperson Carolyn Mayhew said the non-profit board might consider legal ac­ tion to reclaim the remaining funds being b ■s . ) .*31 .1 : */ * A 'i 'J .•X ' f A 1 1 * * . X i» •* 'JL i^fl u* **'•** ] 1 «k« ■dW< a .^oa 4 » Hl T k t 1 r fl a ... 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Johnsen doubles down in support of Barry County Jail funding ..-w* X 1 -S. 4 "■■|L J } '-.I ■■n Editor State Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) returned to Lansing last week on Thursday, July 31, for a second round of testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee in support of funding for a new Barry County Jail. Johnsen also advocated for funding for other public safety and infrastruc­ ture projects in the 78th District. These include expanding Ionia County’s radio system and replacing a bridge over the Little Thomapple River in Woodland 'Jj ' fb. .'4 ■ n I » rr 7- 1 i 5 « f. r r , 1 I ■fj I - 7i! r > J -I Kli. c. o ‘.1/ ri h ? t I 'H » I * • J • T I . i < 1 I 1 'i J J -T I I ■Fj . J { - -■ ...c r . f I , I i r 4 « f ( ' u X] ftni vu-afc •7 r *. I A jL- f #y ri; 4.* *u f ’I i P.BV/ fl9Effli6i J i\ • fU 1 r rii j w I ■‘ti. i> [< . 'r;H * f r ?> f J II fc • -rbA vlnuoD ‘ V ■’“XL A . aa« . boijDflijf T... ‘‘’M . tfwD- ilo hiL<.« *•. 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I *i» I t i tjiOj ■fiTf-' AVi£ I U /'fiK.i n I» 11.' iuf- n? 4 i! f z ijj-' I •r I r* Ui J ! ■ . - j.n zvibnl *77 S ‘JJ mrv4 fr;.J kI i)ur I II (/ I 3 EB It vV t *• i ;i d'J I,' .4 1 <1 □ffr i Util 00 K. p ' i s-H) . I 1 u**-'** « ♦ (!i 44 A 11 m t ' I ?* f J :f P’ ■ X 1 A s t F 1 J ! I V **! Im.) Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Jackson (left) testifies in support of funding for a new Barry County Jail alongside State Representative Gina Johnsen in front of the House Appropriations Subcommittee in Lansing last week. Courtesy photo Barry County Board of Commissioners Commissioners voted to establish a voted to approve a proposal from Kalam­ jail stakeholder committee in April to begin the planning process. Should all azoo-based consulting firm Abonmarche Byce to conduct a jail feasibility study, which would essentially jump-start the local government’s attempts to address the outdated Barry County Jail. Barry County paid the firm S42,000 for the process, which will provide in­ sight into how to most effectively move forward with the project. The extensive study was expected to take from four to six months. The study results have not yet been shared. go to plan, the study results could help the committee craft a proposal to bring to voters. The study probes the feasibility of a few different scenarios: building a new jail at a new site, building a new jail on the existing site, renovating the existing jail at its current site, renovating and expanding the existing jail at its current site and other alternatives that may arise during the study. I More than 50 attend second open house on wind project w> I » ). K * tWBBm • -■» If f V V' f- ' L\ t 4 tzjqomb 4 - Ai ’ I - T the bridge on Brown Road. “The people of my district deserve safe roads, reliable emergency response, and public safety infrastructure that works,” Johnsen said. “These are not luxuries. They are basic, core functions of government.” Johnsen was joined last week by Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga, Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair David Jackson, Dave Liddell of the Bar- r 1 ■’’ter • Township. In total, Johnsen called for the House Appropriations Subcommittee to consid­ er allocating $10 million toward a new Barry County Jail and public safety build­ ing; $ 18 million to expand Ionia County’s radio system and $2.54 million to replace ry County Road Commission and Ionia County Central Dispatch Director Lance Langdon. Each testified in support ofthenrespective projects. “These projects reflect real needs in our rural communities,” Johnsen said. “They’re shovel-ready, community-driv­ en, and will be built to last” The Barry County Jail project would replace an aging jail and sherifFs office with a modem facility that would improve security, staff safety and emergency pre­ paredness. In Ionia County, the proposed radio upgrades would fill communication gaps that currently endangerfirst respond­ ers in low-coverage areas. The Brown Road bridge replacement would improve driver safety and restore environmental health to the river corridor. Johnsen also testified in support ofother projects across the district earlier last month, on Thursday, July 24. (See related story on Page 4.) These include support for replacing the Odessa Township Fire Hall and funding bridge repairs across Ionia County. Johnsen is also seeking funding for upgrades to the Portland Water Treatment Plant. Elected officials, county employees and court staffagree that a newj ail is a dire need for Barry County. In February, the * nd Dennis Mansfield installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa and Staff Writer More than 50 local residents, land­ owners and officials attended a second Berlin townships. Two other townships Orange and Boston townships - have been open house hosted by Cordelio Power on Thursday, July 31, at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa, with representatives of the Canadian-based power company lookingto answer questions and ease concerns related to the Tupper Lake Wind Project. “The event went well and we were glad to see both new and familiar faces in the community,” said Stephanie Buway, senior director of development with Cordelio Power. “The attendees asked smart ques­ tions and we were happy with the level of engagement at the meeting. “We are very appreciative to those that took the time to come out and visit with us.” The open house included a presentation by Buway regarding some of the most frequently asked questions, as well as ad­ dressing some of the misinformation about the wind generation project, including de­ tails about Cordelio itself, an overview of the project, why it is being located in Ionia County and what will happen when or if the project is decommissioned. Cordelio is a relative newcomer to the project, which dates back to 2007, with the Canadian company buying the project from the Dallas-based Leeward Energy in 2024. According to Buway, plans call for construction on the wind farm to start in the third quarter of 2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. The Tupper Lake project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 - depending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be i. 1' V, ’/ V ’V; w. < < 25^ dropped from the project. “We have about 11,500 acres under 4 agreement, ” Buway said. “ The final amount C/ ’9 of acreage needed will be flexible and de­ pends on the final project size. “We’re targeting a 198-megawattproject, but we are very close to being able to build a smaller proj ect now with the current partici­ pating landowners,” she added. “We’re also continuing to advance our environmental and airspace studies as a prelude to the upcoming engineering and design work.” And, while Cordelio could push the project forward with approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission, Buway said it is also seeking to work with townships that have passed ordinances related to the permitting of wind or solar r I U '. t Michael "Ben" Stoline of Hastings, a member of the Barry County Conservation Easement Board, listens to a presentation during an open house hosted by Cordelio Power on the Tupper Lake Wind Project. More than 50 people attended the event at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa on Thursday, July 31. Photo by Dennis Mansfield Financial 9: FOCUS X with local communities first and foremost. in the fall. “We will likely wait until after harvest season,” Buway said. “But... I anticipate a third meeting - and more as warranted.” Individuals may also email their ques­ tions or concerns on Cordelio Power or the Tupper Lake Wind Project to tupperlakewind(^cordeliopower.com. an V - —r projects. “We want to be members of the commu­ nity,” Buway said. “Cordelio wants to work “We’re still working with Odessa Town­ ship with its ordinance,” she added. There might be additional opportunities to learn about the Tupper Lake project for those who missed the July 31 event, with a third open house possibly being scheduled . •< n i R Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP © Financial Advisor 423 N, Main St. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC Why rebalancing your portfolio matters - and how to do it In life, balance is every­ thing — whe±er it’s finding your portfolio back in line ments in a taxable account, with your goals. you might owe capital gains ■'i'u • ** nr JistiURm TOqiol nolle tcfinm^3< > 111 nuiv.' I-in. I ■PL anipoo KO'-i OPi nu 7JU { > mjbi X Ji J. oun’i^ib !i'f rn<r: fiCjivCI' I • 3 » 7 2,i^ n ! I r I I I I !< r' Rl 4 - I X 1. JBitetboo n>- I r /!■<’ R tf J . Jiofb' * —JU;0! bflL ■■■PN* rri, jc<' .T • U ti SU".UQ I ffftudc ilTOT^ J r ..nr’ I xV I I *j t 'f fl |i * MOOT resurfacing M-43 south of Delton ■ Project begins Aug. 11 Drivers may need to find an alternative route when traveling between Delton and Hickory Comers this next month. The Michigan^ Department of Natural Resources is investing $1 million to re­ surface M-43 from Sheffield Road north officials say the project is expected to wrap up in mid-September. Lane closures will be in effect throughout the project. Both directions of traffic will share one lane and alternate via traffic regu­ lators. Short-term intersectionclosureswill be in place durin^paving. — A/Af SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE to Bush Street south of Delton. Crews are expected to begin work this coming Monday, Aug. 11. MDOT ;. Ml' ( I I y ot:;ijri’'QO "ii ■ - , Iiiilliri 40 bbl Tviduiani ,oii£dj • ''J 41 ;4iWni IS biRE idtoW. vrfneia v• SI I ( I —. i 4- _ Ki >1 t I I J • .7 ICd i n J * ■ . Hl I -¥i ■ »» 1 *< i( .'I ✓ h' 71’1 71 I Si r t! tw I I Vf iih. I p besi.- I Wli » J p ; « 1.1 1 P. \ I I I I : LLJ • d/[ I I - ; ■’ r if J I 4-" ] ? • .1^ '; l' ’ • I ' I I * ( r I f T r /• ■ I r ' U »▼* ‘j/j ■. c I .ij- ij! X ' ? A z t I t . ir. -•. I -—J u . Il z diet. The same goes for your means yoia portfolio can shift you own similar investments investments. Keeping your without your even touching it. in a retirement account like an financial Dortfolio balanced is If you don’t rebalance regular­ IRA or 401(k), you can often a smart way to stay on track ly, you might be taking on too rebalance wi±out triggering toward your long-term goals, much (or too little) risk. taxes. A financial advisor can r I( i even as the maikets shift. That’s where portfolio re­ Rebalancing offers several help you choose the best ap­ benefits. It helps keep your proach — and may even be balancing comes in. Rebal­ investment plan on track and able to help you avoid or re­ ancing is the process of adjust­ duce costs. ing your investments — like manages your exposure to risk. It also encourages disci­ stocks, bonds and cash — so plined decision-making, rath­ will probably change as your they stay in the right mix for er than chasing trends. life changes. Younger inves­ Your ideal investment mix as your asset allocation, is de­ signed to reflect your comfort with risk, your investment investments that have been u •owth. doing well and buy ones that ment, you may want to focus haven’t. But this strategy can more on income and stability. goals and how long you have until you’ll need to use the help you “buy low and sell hi^,” which is one of the Rebalancing helps you adjust maintains safe, inclusive learning environ­ money for a major life event key ideas behind successful ments, Wright said. The millage renewal approved on Tuesday applies to commercial property, rental property, and vacation homes, and is not a tax on voters’ primary residences. The state requires that non-homestead millages be voted on every 5 years and that all school districts levy at least 18 mills annually to secure their full per-pupil foun­ dation ^lowance. like retirement or the purchase investing. You may be wondering a car on a road trip — regular For example, let’s say your how often you should rebal­ corrections will help you stay 2024! ^appreciateyourb^siness! target portfolio is made up of 60% stocks, 30% bonds ance your portfolio. There re­ on ±e right path. A financial ally is no one-size-fits-all an­ advisor can help you design Extra long hose to protect your lawn and 10% cash. Over time, as swer. Some people rebalance a strategy that keeps your in­ the value of each investment once a year. Others do it more changes, your portfolio may frequently based on how far vestments aligned with your goals every step of the way. become unbalanced. If stocks their investments drift from This article was written by have a great year and rise in value, they could end up mak­ their target percentages. What’s important is that Echvard Jones for use by your ing up 70% of your portfolio. That means you’re taking on you more risk than you originally ly — and make adjustments intended. when needed. After big mar­ Edward Jones, its employ­ your ket movements, whether up or ees and financial advisors FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 60/30/10 target, you would down, it’s a good idea to take cannot provide tax or legal ad­ 945-5379 623-2089 sell some stocks and possi­ a closer look. vice. You should consult your R^IDENTIALA mMMERCIAL RENEWAL Continued from Page 1 6. Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned Year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surtounding Areas /nm i(q q The cost to a taxpayer with non-home­ stead property with a taxable value of $200,000 will be $3,800 (19.2 mills/$l,000 X $200,000). If the millage renewal had not passed, the school district would have been faced with cutting teachers, programs, transportation and other services. “We are so appreciative of the over­ whelming support from the communi­ ty,” Wri^t said. “We are grateful that time and time again, the community comes to bat for the schools.” J2yons Septic lank Siwice Utanks you all for your business in 1 r I I I NEW Services offered in 2025 ■ Septic Tank Install • Line Repair • Risers Install • Land Clearing e • Light Excavation ! Bonded — Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 Jesse Lyons. Owner t ^sr Jr J but it also It might feel strange to sell f JAW«idn *z That’s normal Markets go up and down. your needs. This mix, known ‘J ( I « II I I 4 . A ily or maintaining a healthy taxes. Also, some brokers charge fees for trades. But if time between work and fam­ 3 OOCMI of a new home. To get back to check your portfolio regularly — at least annual­ bly buy more bonds or cash Keep in mind that if you investments. This helps bring rebalance by selling invest­ tors might favor stocks for As you near retire- as your goals evolve. Think of your portfolio like check-ins and small course local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Edward Jones. Member SIPC attorney or qualified tax advi­ sor regarding your situation. �I 4 fl Thursday, August 7, 2025 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com if Odessa Twp. included in package of local infrastructure projects Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Odessa Township could be the ben­ eficiary of efforts by State Rep. Gina Johnsen’s efforts to highlight potential funding ofvarious regional infrastructure projects. Johnsen (R-Portland), along with Odessa Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher and local Fire Chief Chad Perkins, testified before a House appro­ priations subcommittee on July 24 in support of two key infrastructure invest­ ments in the 78th District, including $2 million in funding for a new fire station for the Lake Odessa Fire Department, which serves both Odessa Township and the Village of Lake Odessa. “These are taxpayer dollars going to roads, bridges, water systems, and public safety,” Johnsen said. “Tliis is exactly what responsible government should fund.” Johnsen also spoke directly on the Odessa Township request, citing the current fire hall’s outdated and undersized condition as a threat to public safety, “This is not just a building. It is a lifeline,” she added. “Our firefighters deserve a safe, functional space to serve our community.” According to Rohrbacher, she and Per­ kins addressed the House subcommittee via Zoom. “It went smoothly,” she said. But, while appreciative ofthe potential of receiving state funding, Rohrbacher said the proposed $2 million in appropri- f 1 i' i 4 —> u s4lb M.W’i; mitau’ “It depends on what we choose," the township treasurer said. The township board of trustees also recently approved a pair ofcontracts at its regular monthly meeting July 7 to test for possible wetlands and to take soil borings on township-owned property. Officials hope to have the results of the tests back in time for a special meeting set for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13. “All the preliminary work isjust about done, so we can look at the numbers, Rohrbacher said. “We won’t know how much (a new fire bam) will cost until we find out if the ground (at the site off of M-50) will hold a fire station. “Then, we can make some decisions, she added. “We want to do it right, so we’re going step by step.” Perkins said he believes the property next to the township hall would be a good site for a new fire station. “I believe it’s going to be a good lo­ cation,” he said. “It’s easy in and out, a straight shot into town,” And, while patiently working through the planning process, Perkins added a new fire house will need to be built “sooner or later,” with the number ofcalls handled by the LOFD continuing to rise. According to the local fire chief, the LOFD is projected to respond to 450-490 calls for service in 2025 That’s double the number from just five years ago. “Our call numbers keep going up,” Perkins said. “In just a few years, we’ve doubled the number of calls, or even tripled it” ations would fall far short of paying for a new fire station. “It’s just a drop in the bucket of what we need,” she said. “(But) it would get us started.” Currently, the Lake Odessa Fire Depart­ ment operates out of a pole-style building reportedly constructed in the late 1970s on First Street, just east ofFourth Avenue, in the Village of Lake Odessa. But, according to local officials, the fire station is nearing the end of its usable life, and its age and state of disrepair make it difficult, if not impossible in some cases, for the local fire department to meet newer state regulations. To come up with a design for a new station house, the township board agreed to a contract with Williams Architects of Grand Rapids earlier this year. And, they might already have the site for the project - on a 10-acre site already owned by the township located just east of the Odessa Township Hall on M-50. The new station house would need to have room for the fire department’s fleet of seven emergency vehicles, as well as housing all the necessary equipment and training space for its current staff of 22 on-call firefighters. Rohrbacher said the total cost for a new fire hall has yet to be determined, but some estimates have put the bill as high as $9 million. A .< 4 r t T J. i 5 . 4’ I » ' >1 I t ri I f . 9 > , 1 I V .ir i I vV > 1 r I IfI I •y A Jf. J 9^ State Rep. Gina Johnsen testified in front of a House appropriations subcommittee last week in support of $2 million in funding for a new station for the Lake Odessa Fire Department. 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Participants can enjoy an 18-, 36- or 62-mile ride around Barry County’s dirt and gravel roads while raising money The Barry-Roubaix gravel cycling race overtakes Hastings for one spring weekend of the year. Still, many cyclists enjoy traveling to the area to ride portions of the course during the offseason. The race’s organizers have leveraged that desire to hit the dirt one more time before winter by hosting what they have for two local causes. This year, proceeds J riders that they won’t get during the Bar­ go to benefit the Barry County Animal i I The event also features refreshments famed musician Dolly Parton that has and a giveaway. been implemented locally by Hastings / J •' ri } f ' I »r L!1-£JSF 5 Hfb: J» t t t I * ? > ' WfifT ilj , ' i i J 1 rr * 4 r *d • '“nr -i- . 4 in addition to the start and finish lines. » t yiU ■ V* iTT e 4 'W t ♦tH •♦ f* t --1 again serve as ±e staging area for event, The Fall Fondo lends a dynamic to ' ft',i»r Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings will Rotary Club. , t 'J along the course. is a national initiative championed by } L- ri ft *•'* ry-Roubaix, most notably the fall colors Shelter and Imagination Library, which 3W(|Q . # -. 1 r B 1 «r / * Si ) 1 <> 1 i NK i< (fX s ri". '.I I ^«l < Butterfly Release » A 'r.. 1 i t i 'ft ri » I 4 4 z A ! 1 »f J > * I Lil w 4 r- Dave Storms entertains kids at Saturday’s Back to School Bash by whipping i 1 .1 A Continued from Page 1 4 * :•/ ♦« A : I I *1 -A '« »’ ,c f < I .1 > > I up some balloon animals. EQUIP yk and school supplies. This allows fami­ lies to make selections that fall in line with their student’s unique preferences. This program is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Families must meet the income ®CftRT criteria to be considered eligible. For a household of one, the maximum annual income would be $31,300 and $42,300 for a household of two, and so forth. Those who wish to participate in the program must register in advance by calling the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center at 269-945-4010. > •4 ’*V \ V Aft I « ►k riisrj *■ Arrival 9:30 a.m. Memorial 10:00 a.m. k A FISH HATCHERY PARK • • '.ri Hastings • • >> This event is free to attend. 1 ilBcT ' a*' f- :* If' budget, and so, for us, it’s not really a matter of cutting expenses, it’s a mat­ Continued from Page. 1 ter of increasing income,” Lavell said. TAC staff will also be looking at look for grants through private foun­ how to more creatively use its spon ­ dations throughout the country rather sors’ money. ±an relying heavily on state- and “ For instance, some programs get a . government-funded grants. We’re also lot more support than other programs, reviewihg our programs to see how so we’ve been having conversations to shore diem up to make them all with our sponsors to say, ‘Hey, have whether break even a little more you considered putting your dollars that’s increasing program costs to par­ toward this other program with these ticipants, seeking more sponsorships, benefits rather than this program that seeking more donations. If I’m being already receives a lot of support, honest, we’re a small organization Lavell said. without a lot of fat to cut from our TAC’s fundraiser in November could look different, too, with hopes of having a big­ ger financial impact for the organization. Lavell said she and the staff at TAC are grateful for " free the community’s support Estimates now and always. TAC was founded in 1985 • Closed-Cell Foam Insulation and supports arts education • Blown-in Attic Insulation and programming across the county. More information about TAC can be found at Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam ThomappleArts.org. •? n Find out more and reserve your butterfly at CentricaCare.org. iR I « I* centnca CARE NAVIGATORS > A • \ I 't i .*^01 h w ’ f 4« . « • '•v i k L I. |a * ' .‘tn « f « TQ r / s t < I ' I aio Ht ji kit * ii.rx I I a r I ’t I fl < '.a A S’ u r I » *■ I zI f / n-io 1 I 4 s ■» I- i '4^ '• dn-avf V i 1 a- etflSW IT t pivd ^0 ; Ifibnsarfi ? f < > I he aria hiea Ifcv I ** toraii'wOATfa losaBtfMl '.ti. If rV ri ? f 'f k ? ?t « 1I -t- * » t I t fci Z'..BJfJ os iious v’ t t ri 1 ! jl 517-983-0954 ft ♦ b. I',- 1 o A r 4 Ji k K 4 I I I ri liU 1 I • 4t .1^;- % -♦4 s. 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Tricia Kjolhede brings Fountain performance at the Barry u County Courthouse Lawn at noon on Plaza children's series at noon on Friday. Aug. 8. Thursday. Aug. 7. » *•*« < i MwnMn r• I A f " Th I 4^ 4 r I f ' ’l/'l ■ k 1 0 f y- z 1 L EMPLOYMEL Organizers of Hastings Live say that Mama's Hot Sauce will not let concert­ goers down. The group’s performance is set for Friday, Aug. 8. at 7:30 p.m. at the Thornapple Plaza. »K 4- F ■Pl ’J r toB^ r 1 I I .•1 1 IN T• I Vto »» * **. I i -e 51. 1 r I J 1 ► I.. e , ' i «» j I J □ M « ' I ► TRICKED-OUT TRACTOR! ‘ .I I i.'i ’ This one-of-a-kind McCormick Farmall model BN sports a 12-volt electric r** *3' I J i!! J V 1 5^1 4 '9^ Jr ft o’ starter, two matching seats and two identical steering wheels. It is part of '’PC t r ■i j- • s 4 4 t 1 IK* 3: X .1 r Visit us online at mihomepaper.com Locals should keep an eye out for the vehicle — it may be seen at local parades and shows in the near future. Photo by George Hubka n? per week at Joe’s at Long Lake Power Equipment. Self-motivatc ’d Good Should customer service skills a, be computer-wise for pos Al id ■ iiPS handling some over-the-v (GUGrt and business. Mechanic, and customer-oriented a ( om Saturday mornings durinci >^0r; ' Apply in person at 6901 A Drive, Delton. 269-207-15' f STUMP REMO' 1 7i } F^r • V iM ) • f V«<. te* f .1 2 - Call 269- NEED STUMP GRINDINC 908-6227. Rooted Outdoo* Services. • * A 'n - BIRTH ANNOUNCED .7 1 1FUWV w< f¥l« Joanna Faye Marlette, bot e Corewell Health Pennock ■ ■!; June 29, 2025 to Kaitlyn Mark . ' 'Hid Colton Marlette of Nash r ***** Joshua James Woodman Ji * urn at Corewell Health Pennoc: ■ Jfid 3, 2025 to Melissa Wooi : > i • Joshua Woodman of Delict Asaph Nathaniel, born at -/L>l iC/VVt^il Health Pennock on July 25 to 1 Heather Collins and Nathan CoHir's of Woodland. ***** Gabriel Gerald Maupin, be ■.1 / Maupin of Nashville. ***** Michael James Mesecar, t h at Corewell Health Pennock on July 18, 2025 to Emmalee M( c- ar and a Brandon Mesecar of Hat ' r-gs. Garden workshop is this Sunday iC 1 his farm in Hastings, hand-crafting many of the tractor's custom features. 1 - «La .' tf** ,• *T 4* •a* Corewell Health Pennod ; July 11, 2025 to Desirae Maupin ■ 'd Isaiah '.ri I' ■ite=i Downtown Hastings will again be the site of a “Rock the Block” street dance on Saturday, Aug. 9, on South Jefferson Street in front of Full Moon Saloon. The event will celebrate the newly issued “social district license” at Full Moon Saloon, according to organizers. Music will begin at 6 p.m. on Aug. 9 with the mellow sounds of Lew Russ, followed by the Grand Rapids-based group, Mustang Band from Grand Rapids. Organizers stated the Aug. 9 event will be the third and final street party event for the 2025 summer season, though plans are already underway for the 2026 summer series. Rock the Block is a function of the Hastings Business Connection, sponsor ofthe Girls’ Night Out and Jingle Mingle events. DM local farmer Louis Wierenga’s collection. He assembled the creation at 4 r ‘Rock the Block’ event set for this Saturday r» rtf. fc >. WANTED:UPFRONT SZ PARTS PERSON. 25-4C 'k,. M * T ♦ - -ale. Tototo I « V i 1988 AVIAN Model X 34 Updated plumbing. New ii TLC. $8,000 OBO. 269-t I T • ‘toi____ .T r ?!'■■ y -r * i > li' ' CAMPERS/R' -f ? I i I L. SS </•» n* tinn •/ I.*. I Y, ; OA ■ 4 « ..if *< 4 •r JOT •ii I I u « ** * ro 1 )\ A i 5! . T* 1 - • *• 4 I Courtesy photos I ~ .1 I ACTION • The Barry County Treasure aiIi offer tax- reverted real estate at • .'bhc auction online at www.tax-sale ■; n first auction will be held on ♦$! 26th. 2025 from 10:00am to 7:0(' " EDT Bids can also be placed u| '’^y. in advance on the website ? 'stance is available for those withoi ■ computer or internet access. Incomp: 'O or void ed sales from the August 2 in .?025 auction, if any, will be re-offm^d on September 26th, 2025 fror*: 10:00am to7:00pm EDT. Unsold tax T Averted real estate from either of th e'/ious auctions, if any, will be re- < on October 31st, 2025 in a se e J bio auction. All bids must be pi ji 7:00 pm EDT for this final sec? ‘' i;id auction. Answers to comm* 'uestjons about the auction process. > n ' tional information can be fc tax-sale.info/faq For more n * iiation and to view a list of the pre * lies being offered, please visit wv\ info or call 1-800-259-7470 listings may also be availai c County Treasurer's office. lA Tunes N Tales” to the Playing at the 7 4 » 'X 1R 11 ai *» • NOTICE > PUBUC LAND % DID YOU SEE? i I i B AUCTION Singer Song Writer Steve Pesch 1 •^1 s « r I J I iV 1. It* itV Saw Jr. i S y rJi "imber. 4 Conscientious timber har. Mill Office- 517-254-4463. A < '•■-1 2? J I WANTED TO BUY: Stanc 'J • >4 J » I A Aug. 7,11 a.m. “Tricia is a teacher from the bottom of her heart, spending most of her adult life in pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade classrooms,” Hoke said. “Her favorite moments of learning and growing often included good stories and some strum­ ming on guitar - and an occasional visit from a friendly puppet,” The concert series moves to the Barry County Courthouse Lawn for the Friday at the Fountain performance at noon on Friday, Aug. 8, with Steve Pesch, a Ka­ lamazoo musician who brings years of a guitar picking style that is purely his own. Pesch has p^ormed as a solo musician, entertainer and songwriter around ±e West Michigan area since 2005. The fun and entertainment returns to the Thomapple Plaza at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, with Mama’s Hot Sauce taking ±e stage. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring bluets or lawn chairs. A conces­ sion-stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings IGwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening performances. Smoking, vaping, non-service animals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder/lightning, each show will be held. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Cul­ ture Council, National Endowment forthe Arts, and donations from Bany County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, High­ point Community Bank and other local businesses. — DM I 11 4 WANTED J ' r I -A? ♦*’**r» * ) A’ > .• MK I* I 4r v w ' I y Jfr. TO PLACEACLASSIl'^^OAD. CALL 269-945-6 lb As the calendar turns to August, the Hastings Live Summer Concert Series is still going strong. “With only 4 more weeks of shows, we have definitely planned on a week of amazing perfonnances,” said Steve Hoke, arts and events coordinator for the City of Hastings. “From jazzto rock/country cov­ ers to scorchabilly, this week’s performers will not let you down.” Tricia Kjolhede is bringing “Tunes N Tales” to the Thomapple Plaza for Playing at the Plaza children’s series on Thuriiay, it •) Tyden Park - Saturday, Au^2S^ I • I ^(>’- r f 4 I *** ft a li r' i J 5.1 rf“ Area residents can learn about compost­ All are welcome to attend the class; ing and organic garden fertilizers at a free there is no need to register. For more workshop this weekend. information, contact Glass at 517-652HerbalisL Michigan State University 3056. Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the workshop on Sun­ day, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees ofthe class will learn how to com­ post and how to solve common composting problems. Glass will also explain organic fertilizers and which fertilizers are harmful to pollinators. BILL ENGVALL HERE'S YOUR SIGN: IT WASN'T MY TIME Glass encourages at­ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 tendees to ask garden­ ing questions during the question-and-answer LITTLE BIG TOWN portion of the class. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 4 Attendees have the Tickets available now at the FIreKeepers Box Office chance to win prizes or FlreKeepersCaslno.com. from a free drawing. iflffWf The workshop will GET YOUR ON ll^ ’nl CASINO.MOTIL |1 Ji eATnt ca<icK be held at the Hastings |-94to£xit104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 49014 SDA School at 904 Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change. 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HASTINGSBANNER.COM b. .Mr William “Bill” John Roush William “Bill" John Roush of Hastings, Ml, passed away July 30,2025, after a brief but courageous a battle with cancer. He was 86. Born March 19, 1939. in Highland Park, Ml, to William ',1 John and Meride (Hartman) Roush, Bill graduated from Springfield High School in 1957. At just 17, he began a lifetime I f service, first joining the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, then active duty with the Marines from 1958-1961. Only 41 days after his discharge, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Korea, training with the 11th Air Assault, and completing four tours in Vietnam. During his final tour, he was wounded while serving with a Special Forces "B” Team in the Mekong Delta, earning the Purple Heart among numerous decorations. In Vietnam in 1967, Bill met and married the love of his life, Xuan Mai Thi. Together they shared 53 years of marriage until her passing in 2023. After returning home. Bill served with the X • ’’S Michigan Department of Corrections for 17 years and later ran his own tax service. A man of deep faith, f he was known for his humility, generosity, and dry wit. He gave freely of his 7 time to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion Post 45 Honor Guard, and the Battle Creek VA Hospital. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Anita; his wife, Mai; his parents; four siblings; and one grandson. He is survived by five children, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three siblings, and a community that loved him. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 12,2025 at 11 a.m. at Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings, followed by a luncheon. Military honors provided by American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to leave condolences. * i HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 3U2U<I SCHEDULE I I 1 I ■ a w w Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. Pick up your prizes at the library any time. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, Aug. 7 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1938 film starring Ronald Colman and Ba­ sil Rathbone, 5 p.m. Vagabond poet Frangois Villon rises to high office in 1q r 1 GE } I 1463 Paris. Friday, Aug. 8 - Friday Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. j I I .’1* I i t 1I I • I i I I I ■ytr I r t k J 7i I ’'1 juA. -Pba^ttr i I I ) 1 f , ! * ; IT I * f .J J I 1 ■ i' J 1 I r > 9 i I i & 1 1 PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I 4 I 9 < I > - AUGUST 7-14 - f onr': I '— » ITS S -fit* •> 1' ACTION “That’s the next step,” she added. “We’ll just have to see.” To date, only a ‘/s-mileportion ofthe trail has been completed in Odessa Township. That was a section in Lake Odessa in 2023. Another section ofthe trail previously was completed in Woodland Township. Further construction of the trail, origi­ nally set to cost an estimated $1.36 mil­ lion, has been held up due to at least one property owner along the trail’s proposed route along Jordan Lake not agreeing to a temporary easement, according to JLTB officials. Continued from Page 2 you’djust up and vote to keep $10,000 from the Jordan Lake Trail project,” Mayhew said during the public comment portion of the Aug. 4 meeting. “Tonight, you kind of put the seal on it, that you’d just move that money into your checking account I’m really disappointed we couldn’t get this resolved.” Afterwards, Mayhew confirmed the JLTB might soon meet with its legal coun­ sel to discuss potential options. (&T9 Worship Togeth er at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 269-948-0900. 269-945-9121. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday P.O. Box 8, Telephone Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Website: Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Pastor Assistant Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. WOODL AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship and Nursery. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 Woodlawn, E. Aftermath Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor (Children Kindergarten-5th Peter Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle Adams, contact 616-690- 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. p.m. 8609. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 948-8004 for information. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 4246 Pastor Father Jeff 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER OF Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk: “Mnoomin maan’gowing: The Gift of Mnoomin’’ by Brittnay Luby; illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley; translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. A seed is a gift to the future and a story you can hold. Follow the journey of mnoomin, or wild rice seed, as it encounters the wetland animals that prepare its way and the people who harvest it. Hike the trail and discover the forces that keep a wetland ecosystem balanced > for mnoomin. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Aug. 1-31 — Walk the Planets. Take a hike around our solar system. Visit each planet and discover the solar system that surrounds Earth with a free, self-guided hike on the green trail. Thursday, Aug. 7 — Sip and Ride accessible tours (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-noon. Interested in wild, foraged drinks, but not interested in hiking the trails? This is for you! Tour and taste along the Institute’s trails from the comfort of an all-terrain vehicle. Learn to ID the plants that make excellent teas, sodas, mocktails and more. Members must pay $7 for this experience; non­ members must pay $10. Friday, Aug. 8 — Sip and Stroll (ages IS-t-, under 18 with an adult), 6-8 p.m. Grab a friend and join the Institute for a foraged “happy hour." Take a leisurely stroll through the Institute property and sip on the flavors of the summer. Along the way. i 4 * HotUne’Itoob&Eqnlpnient 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 A I learn to identify the plants that make excellent tease, sodas, mocktails and more. The Sip and Stroll costs $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Saturday, Aug. 9 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for a free social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one. Water is required to hike — this is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. This is a 2.1 -mile hike that is open to all. Saturday, Aug. 9 — Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Open House, 11 a.m.2 p.m. Join the Institute for a free open house. The free family event will offer MOO-ville ice cream, hot dogs and treats, yard games and activities, the Institute’s new art exhibit and an opportunity to explore the Institute’s trails and facilities. Thursday, Aug. 14 — Stroll and Read Foam Party, 3-5 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Close out the summer by bringing the family to play in foam, eat some ice cream, choose a free book, explore local preschool options and visit with community organizations. Thursday, Aug. 14 — Social Hike. 6-8 p.m. Join the Institute for a free social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one. Water is required to hike — this is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. This is a 2.1 -mile hike that is open to all. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I I.. t. ’ r 4 9^ I 9^11 ) r A iiinei •; ".r-ek Ui .'ku 1:15’’^' r r r i .. V.' •• f f'.s I t r s r I 4 I 1 I .‘J- (ijftCl a I G I< ; >. I \i - -f I ill T' I .. J ■ih; ■ ' I -'.■-(rid .<‘U09' •5:1 k ' i; U’C 11.30' IJ - r I I I n'. r* 1 i r I r r j-i •* 'A ’ 4‘ J I ■ r r r J * I I :t7- *' Au I 1r * • T ♦ r; * .n.. ft V •t/’i i ^<»Ui ■'« £ I/ < 11 1 r 1 ij 4 1 11 . I '1 >W niecii I ♦ c .tT f uO.*^ " .-irif 4- •' i T <19^ ■1 t ^1 i J iKicJ t 1 A ? I •I ’'IC n -auA *3 — Jif J 1 t J i ; j ■ r 1 .JR 3<99U B ;-'aOlXtO jTCS'O j ■1 nuvnu^ A 4 42:^ a ' k Ite \ , tn ► * ■J.. 5^ c I 1 !' I 'Ala * VW W-A V t aynnnj. ■^. 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Your earnings can increase your monthly benefit amount - even after you start receiving benefits. Each year that you work, we check your earnings record. It’s possible your latest year of earn ings is one of your highest 35 years. If so, we will automatically recalculate your benefit amount and pay you any increase due. The best and easiest way to apply for your benefits is with a personal my a. Social Security account. You can cre­ ate your free account at ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can get an estimate of how much you might receive each month based on when you want to start receiving benefits and then apply. In your account, you can also: • Access publications - like our fact sheet for workers ages 70 and up at ssa.gov/myaccount/assets/materials/ workers-70andup.pdf. • Learn about benefits for your spouse and family members. • Manage your benefits once you start receiving them. We’re here to help you secure today and tomorrow and we invite you to learn more about applying for retire­ ment benefits at ssa.gov/apply. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for Wiest Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. ‘'i i i E } w* % !• •> School Youth Group; 6:30 Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service Those interested can register for these events and find more ■ rA— *1^ Whfc .1 w* ^4 Jnr < A/i'J ‘ ! s I . k at "4; I , 1 'V J .1^ \ I . «£ > •.e -’1 la 3?* )! '. > ( rnJi* 5® ',f IM 1. <%. 1 <• b* groc ■^.E. ■' ■B.'S a. f r Aa. I k L I* r-’E£r= •v — v'^JL: I/ 2 1 /•- 1 i II ■ I vtk t s • 80oq8 torn/ 'A • « I ..w I PV.I : II : t« J ' ?' I ~:K'd V, A -’.r I r >k Tk AS 1M I. .F <#» C te ,4 it Ml dlflSDI ’K' I ) J t J c. 4^ I ) b I I N B «d I r:i^oo« VHB.I W'■ A •fr k'te /ic' -1.. t >1 ■ - ysn i si . 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The quiet legacy of those nine ponds endures—not only in the streams once stocked with fish, but in the memories still made each day in the park that bears its name. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History" Facebook group. including tennis courts, basketball and handball courts. The site—adjacent to Pennock Hospital and easily accessible via Green Street—quickly became an inte­ gral part of the city’s recreational landscape. The Fish Hatchery Park was dedicated in 1988; while the fish are gone and the earthen dykes have given way to grassy fields and playground equipment, the spirit of the Hastings State Fish Hatchery lives on. Its transfer- » xt 2 •' r SXT .-[J: A I * 9 ♦ <.A « —i; X. *•* Si 1 ie VI 51 r< > 4 * ■ L'J £ -;f r «■ 'WW - > a 7 -“1“ .• "•.*« .e s’ 1 > 1 r« 1* 41 A 'av^ A. *X flC •* ’ '"'-IP ;- If ‘x 1 BitiH •5^ >▼ ■ r •A -Ji r* ? J 9 r ii<»r I V li 4 ..'-fe 1. '4 -a n mu < M *• > . .4 lM-. { •Xi r •• <• t liBfc JA t aHiH kA .: fc . • • t ss »• * i -lit ► MT -> I >«4 »*«***■ < SB A< '4«w.; .. * itih — - I ’ XObVpHU * *• ‘*‘Z‘ This building, still found at Fish Hatchery Park today, originally housed four large breeding and research tanks—each integral to the scientific study and propagation of game fish in Michigan. r I HfebdhUVjirfl J .i ■■klJ 1^'-♦ * **• Mia *~«*r w* . Ml 4«r »> :^=a A»— 5:^ ..•WK** .♦ F •* W I T '4^ s. 4 •i c 4 STATE FISH HATCHERY. HASTINGS. MICH D-37C « This undated photo shows some of the nine ponds used for breeding and replenishing Michigan’s game fish at the current Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The Hastings State Fish Hatchery was established in 1919. It closed in 1975. r - V 1 I t > ■ -.4 B4 -**■ -d > »|C r Vj.« I* 4, > x- I < I L >2^ M I. * r 4 J?- <> J. F $:? A <5 < 'V 4 •J' < *« V i*- ’ 1 f *» I V *>*** ... -►-«* ! . .« ij S' □I * •IF'**’** ’ r* ( !.^— «r . ' i*X.. *> T*'** .• ;S * T" ^4 T ' \s- ( i r I i I I ■ F• < 1**^ 9 •* :i 1 1 I T— a — s ‘*^- 4 & 4**' if.'F, '25^ /? « « » ? «*< T** b w —— < w • f «. I ' *lLV Sa •1 ♦ A u\*** **. S‘ k X 4 5 A «ba-.. A rJ ^..J •* 1 A •> = * C4 Ar___ k* J This house, built in 1923, served as the official residence of the Fish Hatchery supervisor. Today, it is a private residence. f I j ( I' ■ p I 4. I s ♦ ♦ H f ) '4 * 4 F .4? • M IS I di'* •''h ‘ I J I •1 1“ ( I I I r Special to The Banner When visitors arrive at Fish Hatchery Park on Green Street in Hastings—perhaps to enjoy a soccer match, a game of softball, or an afternoon at the playground— they are walking across a site rich in conservation history. From 1919 to 1975, this 10-acre tract served as one of Michigan’s state-operated fish hatcheries, pro­ ducing hundreds of thousands of game fish for inland lakes and streams across sou±em Michigan. The story begins in 1919, when ±e Michigan State Board of Fish Commissioners acquired the first parcels of land from local residents. That October, the state purchased 8.75 acres and a small adjoining plot (0.02 acres) from Chester, Richard^ and Frances W. Messer. Later that fall, on Nov. 5, another 24.2 acres were purchased from Henry and Myrtil Trimm, followed by an additional 9.33 acres from the same family in July 1921. In between, the state also bought 19.15 acres from Richard and Alice Bates on November 18, 1919. This latter parcel, with its spring-fed headwaters, proved critical—it not only fed the hatchery ponds but also served as the source of the east branch of West Creek. These contiguous lands formed the foundation of the Hastings State Fish Hatchery. Official operations began in 1920 as part of a broad­ er initiative by the state to replenish game fish in Michigan’s waters. The facility was well-suited for this purpose. Nine earthen ponds, designed for the rearing of fish, were fed by West Creek and connected by a gravi­ ty-fed system of underground pipes. The hatchery oper­ ated year-round and became a source of local pride and employment. Among the staff were men like Ira Shultz, Clyde Lydell, John L. Brass, Raymond Fitch and Robert Fortney, who helped raise countless thousands of fish that would eventually populate rivers and lakes in Barry, Eaton, Calhoun, Ingham and Jackson counties. Sweezy Pond and West Creek, which fed into the Fish Hatchery, have a west branch on the M. L. Cook farm. The two branches combine on Kim Sigler’s farm and flow across and under the highway to the hatchery. A dam with a 30-inch head at the bridge just north of the highway diverts the water through a 12-inch pipe to No. 1 Pond. From ±ere, ±e creek water went to the other ponds by gravity flow. The water was used in nine dif­ ferent ponds. It was directed as it flowed from one pond to the other. After being used in the five ponds, it would be returned to West Creek below the hatchery. In 1928, a 2,000-square-foot structure was erected as the centerpiece of the Hastings State Fish Hatchery. Designed with purpose and precision, this principal building housed four large breeding and research tanks ach integral to the scientific study and propagation of game fish in Michigan. Within its walls, hatchery workers monitored water conditions, observed fish behavior and conducted experiments that helped refine techniques in species cultivation. More than just a utility building, it stood as a symbol of the state’s growing commitment to conservation and fisheries research during a time when natural resource management was entering a new and more deliberate era. Today, it is managed by the Hastings Parks and Recreation Department and is available for rent. By 1930, the Hastings hatchery had reached peak productivity—reporting the distribution of over 20,000 smallmouth bass, more ±an 62,000 largemouth bass, and an astonishing 450,000 bluegill in.a single year. Schoolchildren and residents regularly visited the hatchery, fascinated by the spectacle of fish darting through clear water under the watchful care of state workers. Many of the local adults have fond memories of ice skating on the ponds at the Fish Hatchery, while one pond was always reserved for ice hockey. Another notable structure on the property sits atop the hill west of the entrance road—a modest 1,130-square-foot house built in 1923 to serve as the official residence of the Fish Hatchery Supervisor. Over the years, it became home to two longtime hatch­ ery leaders: John Brass and, later, Robert Fortney, each of whom resided there for more ±an a decade while overseeing operations at the facility. Today, the former supervisor’s home remains standing and has since been converted into a private residence, quietly preserving a chapter of the hatchery’s working legacy. As the decades passed, advances in fish propagation technology and a shift toward larger, more centralized hatcheries led to the gradual obsolescence of smaller operations like Hastings. The hatchery staff dwindled, and it eventually ceased operations by 1975. And in the years that followed, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources declared the land surplus. In the late 1970s, Michigan Representative Wayne Sackett of Portage introduced legislation to trans­ fer roughly 9 to 10 acres of the former hatchery property to the City of Hastings for public park use. Although his initial bill passed the Michigan House of Representatives, it failed to reach a vote in the Senate before the legislative session adjourned. Sackett rein troduced the bill the following year, and it passed ±e House unanimously (100-0). The measure was even­ tually approved by the Senate and signed into law by Governor William G. Milliken. The legislation conveyed the land to the City of Hastings for a token fee of $ 1, with the stipulation that the site must be developed for public recreational purposes. If not, ownership would revert to the state. City leaders embraced the opportunity. Director of Public Services Michael Klovanich confirmed that the hatchery’s conversion into a city park had already been identified as a top priority in ±e municipal develop­ ment plan. A grant application for $35,000 was sub­ mitted to the state’s Bureau of Outdoor Recreation to support the project. The initial park development phase focused on constructing a baseball diamond, with later proposals % \ * «• 9 I J Xr �/-< •> f 4 I 8 Thursday, August 7, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. * I '4*1 I p-p’^ ??> ( f ! 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I I I < * '9 f I r rz UFt xfr I ( • V A*”. > I i r .4? i»tr.Jl!■ i' . r i ; J . f s jft • «□ I '■I 1 ■' h r ft I f'3 A I NT t —"ip I 4 > Mlb 4 2 b * * I «< *' I fliT’' * n £>Jr«5?E a.3 f s '* •F •s»« ^■; Si* Records broken and champions crowned at annual fair grandstand shows J ' fe*TV -^4 ^3^ ♦> ■* If--. 1 * f ‘ 49 <»’ r X I S Tl * < I :i I 4 ^.b Brett Bremer r where championships were won in powder puff, youth, 4-cylinder and V6 Off Road Derby classes as well as the demolition derby at the end of the night. John Kubek of Hastings was the last one left at the end of the V6 Off Road Derby, the big race at the end of the evening. Brynn Bolo’s car had petered out and Travis Kirby’s car banged into Bolo as he tried to maneuver around the first turn of the final lap. Other winners from the last Off Road Derby evening of the week included Lilly Stoike from Zeeland in the youth feature, Dave Tossava from Hastings in the 4-cylinder feature, and Madison Pettengill from Hastings in the Powder Puff feature. The Wednesday, July 16, Super Kicker Rodeo just raced its grandstand show to the finish line before a massive thunderstorm rolled through the area - pushing some slack events late into the evening. Cowboys, and girls, competed for points and prizes in Women’s Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Bull Riding and Ranch Brone Riding. A first night of Unique Motor Sports Off Road Derby entertained the grandstand crowd Tuesday, July 15, a night after an opening night show of Mud Mitten Racing Series mud bog runs. »< Sports Editor fl K It was another fair week that grew into long lines, big crowds, loud engines, long cheers and lasting memories at the Barry County Fair grandstand shows in 2025. A couple track records fell during the Michigan Hamess Horseman’s Association competitions the opening weekend of the fair July 12-13 and wrapped up the following weekend, July 19, with some local kids really getting up to speed in the SJO Productions State Fair Series Motocross races. In between there were mud runs, rodeo, a couple evenings of Off Road Derby and demolition derby and Michigan Pullers tiuck and tractor pulls capped off by the usual celebrity appearance from the Valley Truck Parts Green Ghost monster semi. Bentley Hewitt of Hastings was one of the first champions crowned at the July 13 motocross event, winning both motos in the 65 7-9 class to take the title. Lake Odessa racer Gatlyn Mesecar won two motos too in the 65 10-11 division for a title. Sunfield rider Kyle Petrie took the 250 All Star A/B division by winning both motos on his Kawasaki. Vermontville racer Parker Molnar won the Trail 4-11 division with a pair of moto wins too. Delton racers had a pretty great eve­ ning. Tucker Tack took both motos in the 250 Intermediate class for a win. Colton Wamken won the 50 Trail 4-6 contest by taking both motos in his class. Eli Schierbeek won both motos in the Pit Bike 16+ for a title too. In all 39 different division were M' V '.^ Ar X » w ■n /• -S' u 1*5 4 ' t •ft A > I 1 '..ft I * 51 h 1 L-* : *< ■ Ift -« ?' .ft It e.^ 1 V «9 I \ I i f Lj J 4V 3 r ft. ’ ft > ....r- > **<♦ * .1^ * ft. K * ** t A •4 * ' K , I; « .c 9 4 I •' ‘.A *' •• w r • rT «( > Xb « ft •4W t * • 9 ■"St- 'l x- . * « <•* .4. . ft * «A 'tSf 9 5 ft* Cecilia Noe holds on to the sheep as Trent Noe holds on to her during the mutton busting competition for youth in the middle of the July Super Kicker Rodeo show at the 2025 Barry County Fair. Photos by Brett Bremer r=»* - .• k ». 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A IF w . ’’h 't f . ftj k fv 4 • ii.. • I �I < 4 5 < I I ■; nitsoHiw . s zjnaer.aiv 9 Thursday, August 7, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com i .5 * ■ ,■1 I - -LjI: > Bl. Wi I I i V fr beep winners BARB? COUNTY FAIR I $ W rr J \ < *r' SI s !< ’• t • V •T' \ ■■ • .■u ^BriBWeOWm' u ¥•■-" ri I I I I i A •fc i < a COUKTi t C' » A f• couHn fc’ - J Fflwt ■r A A! . • r s 'tL * jM » J: "■ rm 2 I I ii<.- i I •l ,• 7 I s* I I k Ri »'■" ’*< 4 f f . Iv ♦ I f J : J 1 I 9 ■ •? •>. Ft I t I «RI * ■ 1 k :1 I /1 I M 1 I Ar cl 1! ‘ ] A £ I i 4: I 4 I t I B t'' » Lucas Wilson stands with his Reserve Champion and Champion Home-Grown steer at the 2025 Barry County Fair Large Livestock Sale. His steer weighed 1,370 pounds and sold for $3.70 a pound. Yankee Springs Dairy purchased the steer. Hudson Jousma stands with his Grand Champion steer at the 2025 Barry County Fair Large Livestock Sale. His steer weighed 1,450 pounds and sold for $7 a pound. Michigan Pipe & Valve purchased the steer. t I * ) I I I •X - J. ' * I t • Weston VanEeuwen raised the Grand Champion beef carcass at the 2025 Barry County Fair. His carcass weighed 770 pounds and sold for $7 pound. Three Brothers Pizza purchased the carcass. ^'■ J I 1 BARRY COUNTY FAIR a SWINE WINNERS I i t r^J * r w <. -I > 9 A: 2u: r IflRRH COUI f .1 J I I- I I 4 I •I >« < f' !■ S Gmon vHMm C’ I 1 .. ’ibJ iT^eK,! < Ji/* r 'J |r 1 I 1 *; i s ■ <b • t: 11 '» I J ! I U : eij' Ccfel I I 5; « ----------------------- T'j.;"' ’■J |■)9 t. 15 L' I' .'<< L ' sb, ij .'!''’3 /• no^' '/I I - r 'M5' J I I V a* f ris: I V LJ.i. I 1 4 A 'll? ** »< ► 1 ■.T.-qhK ■’WlViiap; 41 ■ /<* 1R fff- t7 t Bsr * ‘ ) .• .3‘.^ Xi < i'f' f ibi'Ai-? A 75 'M6' <?■ .f >rii^ ' * 1 ±'> 4 1 I Case Shellenbarger of the Lakewood Community 4-H club raised the Supreme Champion market hog at this year's Barry County Fair, weighing in at 265 pounds. His hog was purchased for $10 a pound by Nutrien Ag Solutions. . /I > t I "T’ t 4 ■ B4 id te 1 1 I I I r r iWCabcassjogI *J -I IW COOMPt RflR 1 ■T 1 J J.._. J I 1 Kv ■•I ♦F ‘s I kk- <“ ■\ r 1 •il I I J r, > I J. ;*«?r ** Silas Potter of the Cloverleaf 4-H club raised the swine category’s Grand Champion carcass this year. Carpenter Gravel Inc. purchased the 160’pound carcass for $14.50 a pound. Emma Mae Bush of the Thornapple Roots club raised this year’s Barry County Fair Grand Champion gilt, weighing in at 276 pounds. Her hog was purchased by Caledonia Farmers Elevator for $7.75 a pound. Jackson Hayes poses with his Reserve Champion gilt. His 260-pound hog sold for $5.50 a pound to K & V Management. Jackson Hayes poses with his Reserve Champion barrow, which also sold to K & V Management. His 235-pound hog sold for $7.25 a pound. I r -> < 1 } I *1 . ;.iM BARRY COUNTY PAIR !» I, .*< V A SHEEP WINNERS 4 1 1 e ■fr<.rir 1 ) f 1 f --I------ fixf V .. Sh^i li. 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L J t I i -.vuaifiin : t I .0^1 C'U: •: • 4 yJr' •. V Charles Mattice of the Lakewood Community Club raised this year’s Grand Champion carcass lamb. The 76-pound carcass was purchased by Chapple Realty at the price of $16 per pound. Tessa Shellenbarger poses with her Reserve Champion wether at last month’s Large Livestock Sale. Her wether sold to Nutrien Ag Solutions for $16 a pound. Charles Mattice stands with his 130-pound Grand Champion wether at the 2025 Barry County Fair Large Livestock Sale last month. His wether sold to Joe & Barb’s Septic Services for $10.50 a pound. Emma Geukes stands with her Reserve Champion ewe, purchased by CoDee Stamping for $14 a pound. 4 / ' W * t:J'9 e t ti^ K 1 ■••• abiiB „T. 1 I 4;* ■ 4*^ Congratulotioiu 4-11 & TT/ I Members oa a 3ob 'Well Done at the Darra Countu, Tair! 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A> Best of Show winners in the rw-livestock category pose for a picture at this year's Barry County Fair Outstanding winners tn the 2025 Barry County Fair non-hyestoc^ category .Sr i .1 r Vs Area youth take part in non-livestock shows at Barry County Fair MOLLY MACLEOD Editor Canning Best of Show; Jadcyn Trudgeon. Outstanding: Cara Nummers. There are dozxns of projects area youth can get involved with through 4-H. Not all 4-Hers raise animals for the fair. The following are this year’s Barry County Fair Non-Livestock winners. Holiday Decorations Best of Show: Ariella Wilson. Outstanding; Elaina Thompson 5 J 1 /A ft 1 J « * :”i 2 I -if Metal Art Best of Show: Kassandra Harlon, Outstanding: Madison Ward. - Welding Best of Show: Huck Flower. I Creative Food Best of Show: Samantha Pavlik. Outstanding: Evalou Gates. Cake Decoration Best of Show: Clair Benedict. Outstanding; Paisley Miller. Any Other Food Best of Show: Emma Koons. Outstanding; Jonah Bendict. Themed Gift Baskets/Box/Bag Best of Show: Paisley Miller. Outstanding: Marley Manszewaki. s « i t Hl « 7 1 >.'{Z I IMT' 'iJi? .4 rj w* .’J 4 •1 4 * I t T J ’ in* I Hf .» 4 e 4 J ' T- I Ji A * II < I •rt r 1 ( « •92 ■ r t 4 sr L ’'t r :a k Youth Educational Projects Best of Show: Victoria Tack. Outstanding: Emma Koons, Madison Koons, Addilyn Dcinay, Cora Schanhals, Jordynn Beilgraph. I 11* T fee J fsi >> I k I I ’I • - J i ftik •■ A f I 1) I ik 1 I 9 'VfK -•v* fiF 'r a 1 1 -'li’ 4 J* Vouth Educational Projects Best of Show; Baylie Guernsey. » *u .•t i. • Grand Champion Homegrown Pen of 3 Fryer Rabbits AllW « A ■ » 1'4 * ii Sheep Market Journal (9-1 lyr) Best of Show: Skylar Wurm. Outstanding: Addilyn Delaney. Hzr 4 t 1 Sheep Market Journal (15-1 Syr) Best of Show: Annalyn Dakin. Outstanding: KaylieCarl, Emma Reil. •l* / f. \ k* < • t I rt (‘i' «9 Ldi fl I 9< Iht” 1 1 2- * Grand Champion Homegrown Pen of 3 Roaster Rabbits G & H Concessions Grand Champion Homegrown Single Fryer Rabbit Bonnie Meredith Grand Champion Homegrown Single Roaster Rabbit Sculpture Best of Show: Marley Manszewaki. Northern Lights Cleaning Serveies Stanton Farms Grand Champion Purchased Single Roaster Rabbit Barry County Clerk * Sarah VanDenburg Grand Champion Dozen Eggs Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Ducks Pratt Valley Farms Grand Champion Single Market Duck Thrivent - Philip Maass, CFP, Wayland Grand Champion Roaster Chicken Hen Bradford White Corporation Sweat Family ^tat I > Grand Champion Single Fryer Chicken Beam Farm I I Osborne Farms, LLC Grand Champion Market Turkey Hen J & C Property Maintenance, LLC Grand Champion Market Turkey Tom Chad Miller Southside Auto Body Grand Champion Dairy Doe - Quart of Milk AIS Construction Highpoint Community Bank Rick Reed Builders An ban In Memory of Bob & Iva Osborne Rob Oosterheert Art & Dee’s Kitchen & Bath In Memory of Matt Pennington Rock Hill Farms BC Veterinary Service J & C Property Maintenance, LLC Rodney & Connie Vaughn Back Woods Search & Rescue Jim Hostler Roede Family Berens Farm Repair Service LLC Spencers Towing Ken Osborne & Kelly Springer Bob Green Trucking Bonnie Meredith Kentwood Excavating Stacey Garrison DOS Bradford White Corporation Kristan Mattheis Stanton Farms Bush Family Farm Lake Odessa Livestock State Senator Thomas Albert CLE Farm Lanna Andrews & Ken Kenyon Sweat Boyz Welding & Fabricating I Lauren Ringwold Sweat Family Carbon Concrete Lynn Denton Farm Bureau Swisslane Farms Centrie Concrete Cutting & Drilling Lynn Zandbergen The VanDenburg Family r-whp Christie Seeds MJR Electric Thrifters Oasis, B.C. 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Wayland Hopkins Livestock bl (i<lr rer ■3^V Thornapple Vet Med Center MCP Ranch •« u I lol^M • Caledonia Farmers Elevator Chad Miller Southside Auto Body ! Dairy Feeder- Senior Dairy Feeder Notebook Best of Show: Hunter Seaben. Outstanding: Carisa Rosenberger. Congratulations on another successful Fair! South Kent Veterinary Hospital Ken & Heather Jones tw iLd ’. ft«S •v.* Shelly Huntington Keen Pest Control Beam Farm v -■-^ Sean Teeples OVD Insurance K-S Transport, LLC VanDenburg /? ,^'i V S.D.E. Sawdust Express ^Joe & Barb Septic Service J X *b Rose Construction Jimmy Vanderwall FT' i< Woodworking Best of Show; Victoria Tack. Outstanding: Ethan Devroy, Mylee Wiers. Lake Odessa Livestock Barry County Clerk - Sarah I Dairy Feeder- Intermediate Dairy Feeder Notebook Best of Show: Easton Thelen. Outstanding: Macy Wenger, Johnny Schnittker. J & C Property Maintenance, LLC Grand Champion Market Goat Barry Co Fairboard I ta bU -'a«iB''!tii« Photo w/ Phone Camera (1214yr) Best of Show: Charlie Bollhouse. Outstanding; Natalie Miller, Sophie Lebeck, Marjone Hesselschwardt. Computer Programming Best of Show: Anna Tietz. Edward Jones - Andrew Cove & Madison Cove sat*. ? ’I I ^u» * Photo w/ Phone Camera (9-llyr) Best of Show; Makavla Strouse. Outstanding; Claire Benedict, Kayden Mizer. Youth Science/ Printed Project 3D Best of Show: Kayden Mizer. I Grand Champion Market Goose • • .-i Photo w/ Phone Camera (1518yr) Best of Show: Payton Billotti. Outstanding; Annabelle Pennington, Mia Miller, Karen Titus, Samantha Pavlik, Brooklyn Bracy. State Senator Thomas Albert Grand Champion Roaster Chicken Cock >• • i Grand Champion Purchased Single Fryer Rabbit fc a I 1 4 Pottery Best of Show; Liliana Fox. Outstanding: Lindsay Potter. R & R Rabbitry Grand Champion Purchased Pen of 3 Roaster Rabbits Sheep Market Journal (1214yr) Best of Show: Marian Perry. Outstanding: Jordyn Dakin. Sculpture Best of Show: Jaci Goodroe. Outstanding: Marley Manszewaki. David Vandlen Grand Champion Purchased Pen of 3 Fryer Rabbits '4 .*.• Danny Maass •? lU hM-.t “ t •* • .J I V f Painting (15-18yr) Best of Show: Annabella Tobias. Outstanding: Baylie Guernsey, Audrey Wieringa. to the 4-H and FFA Small Animal Auction Buyers I 4 ft 1 I f L^' I -* Goat Educational Best of Show; Nathanial Blasen, Outstanding: Liam Roodvoets, if 9^ z I ? u I 1 J >' t moimif .1* i « tf* Goat Notebook Best of Show: Gerrit Taber, Outstanding; Bridget Kayser. Addison Petersen. * Painting (12-I4yr) Best of Show; Marjori Hesselschwardt. Outstanding: Lauren Freidnoff, Natalie Miller. Weaving Best of Show: Josey Stanton. Outstanding: Nora Patrick. < r Painting (9-1 lyr) Best of Show: Liliana Fox. Outstanding: Paisley Miller, Gavin Seibrisht, Leana Gyekis. Fabric Painting/Stenciling Best of Show: Victoria Tack. Outstanding: Aiden Spear. a >9 Drawing Best of Show; Quinn Heyboer. Outstanding: Karlee Baker. Scrapbooking Best of Show; Victoria Tack. f/'l b («oat Market Best of Show; Adalyne O'Hcran. ; Outstanding: Addison Girrbach, Anna Tietz. Drawing Best of Show: Kelsey Baker. Outstanding: Ethan Devroy, Liam Roodvoets. Card Making Best of Show: Elaina Thompson. Food Preparation Level 3 Best of Show: Nora Patrick. Outstanding: Emma Koons. Metal Cage Best of Show; ( hloe Webb. Drawing Best of Show: Lillian Alkema. Outstanding: Harper Dakin, Noah Schniltkcr, William Bcvcr. Paper Craft Best of Show: Olive Westcott. Outstanding; Leah Hirdes. Grand Champion Pen of 3 Fryer Chickens J a**-** Recycled Craft Best of Show: Misha Haskins. Outstanding: Natalie Miller. Wood Art Best of Show; Jack Greenland. Outstanding: Kypton Peters, Mylee Wiers. Food Preparation Level 2 Best of Show: Kaiiec White. Outstanding; Lucy Sporer. • 1 r*. 4 Food Preparation Level 1 Best of Show: Clair Benedict. Outstanding: Kayden Mizcr, Cate Sporer, Desmond Thaler, Marjorie Hesselschwardt. ^^jonky&ti ' 4 4 P: r ' .1 *1 n ■' k % f h f \ ■4^ !• r*" r ■ t ' --- ■ �\ ■ J’’ Y' >. I H z I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com I V' I ? wrt I ! SiwiJ4 Livestock sales set high marks in 2025 1 r DHiuci vuunin :2025 FAIR *4 ! aBUJJittT'tJOW ’ ■ •I Editor I •J I u r B The dust has settled on the 172nd Annual Barry County Fair, which took place July 14-19. Though volunteers are still tallying the final attendance numbers and reflecting on the week, organizers agree this year’s fair was one of the best yet. “It was a good turnout — it really was a good fair,” said Barry County Fair Board President Dennis Redman. “Kids Rock the Country” was this year’s theme for the fair, and Barry County youth held up their end of the bargain. The final totals for this year’s large and small livestock sales set records, with the small livestock sale * *• i ».. t« i • • h. aj f • I A ?ins ■.V ' RK 4 11 ' 1 1 , * li >tf*- J i 1 '■» . I JJ. V V ■'<4'. I I ■1:0. Mi: .• J I. I '■TOi i ’116^! vn it I L ( . I t r 1 I I i I I I la T. I r ► t s tu. J I 5f it. ;*nk •i I I I I 7 f r r < J •. I < 5 X. • ’s ’I.- I • v •% 1 , I 4 : I ' -C 9 •• i J f I I r ? ^1 hark % f r Cv; % h 9 t ♦ >► [ <r. r .rc ■ -v; 9- % Jihr K' * •< . * t -•'‘iL'.crs.- i J t J ^4. ;■ ^-2 '• M -> • 7~ oh my! The 2025 Barry County Fair Rabbits, cavies, poultry and goats Small Livestock Auction saw an increase in sales by roughly 30% from last year. Here, Lucas Wilson stands with his Grand Champion market goat. 1 Courtesy photo -li 4,. . numbers up 30% from last year. The large livestock sale brought in a grand total of $1,180,115 in 2025. This is up from the $1,057,642.75 raised in 2024. “All in all, it was a good fair for everybody,” Redman said. In total, area 4-Hers sold 430 ani­ mals in the 2025 large livestock sale: 95 lambs, 88 beef and 247 swine. That’s 191,943 pounds of animals raised by local youth. On average, bid­ ders spent $7.55 per pound across the large livestock sale categories. Those already missing the fair can look forward to next year. The 173rd Annual Barry County Fair is slated to take place July 18-25, 2026. MOLLY MACLEOD t J 1 ■ h’ 1i Thursday, August 7, 2025 wi—11 s I I 1 X 1 f * ■*? I I s I « A 1 ' f-. J ( 4 h ' I :• ♦» >v f b I i Ml*" > / » I ak r '"I -'Jt ’ ‘Ife > I r i s II 'it i»:’ 4 L 1 1 4 s I ! i 7. * 1 9 t • ( ♦. > k / I 1 ri 4 ■r*- I ^■5 / < 4 V * I Ml tb,Ma \Z >/ .«fl *■ 11 t Hli « V 1 * •? *<9K I*: 1 ■ flt \‘v r- 4 t •r* 9 ’; •si ^1fl 'll s r r I I « • ) .• ST ' 'j' % Itr.' *F 1 ' x4 * 4^B;i W b t-H s j< ;« xi5f >B € 4-Hers line up their steers for auction at last month's Barry County Fair Large Livestock Auction. 1 I •••■*•» >>'. • I I b-5<X ♦ I Mr. i. The 2025 Barry County Fair has come and gone. Organizers are already looking forward to next year’s fair. HI ■ I 4 I i -f- Continued from previous page I •>» ir i 1* * "*.**..4 fWMIUk> I <•** r •* r-f » r '. t mil, .| I I 1 15 f «bs|9H 1 N b . I I V 4 i ’ 1 I MB ' ■-4' ’hl I r Dairy Feeder- Junior Dairy Feeder Notebook Best of Show: Madilynn Wenger. Outstanding: Jordyn Blaauw, Noah Schnittker, Desmond Thaler. * riT jr ** * JtO ) .'(r? * I 4 n ! Dairy- Junior Dairy Notebook Best of Show: Claire Benedict. Outstanding: Paisley Miller. •, , 4 W J h* Dairy- Senior Dairy Notebook Best of Show: Karlee Baker. Outstanding: Rebecca Snyder. I « I i I < < MOanUir » I I I I » I -*3. ir v I I f * ' A.. 4^ I I - "irrrr Boki 1 i: 4 f I f ) » ‘ r* -t * i 1 I ^4 >* X.- i 1? I TC ■ *’* II I 1 ...^ i-"’ ■r'x;.'-’ I 1 I Ti Idiflrj'ii' ■ J I ■' .'i^\ li.* «'• '• *p J I I I I < 4 fl 3 *♦ ".U ! iT- i h ! , <1 I N -jrfr JI >. I* J • 1 I s -t*- I .1-.. rsf" 4*5 ■’V' : •o I f• F< ■r ■' « •f . I •f. nil ;jp’ I 1 < . V 4W Ceramics Best of Show: Annabella Tobias. Outstanding: Sophie Lebeck. > ♦ K ' 1 ► k\ Glass Craft Best of Show: Leana Gyekis. T «► !^:{) ' 1 / ? r> c* » I ■K .>« .r •V*. )•. Z {'ipS^ . r ,' I et • t i * .'ll Jewelry Best of Show: Brent Zurface. Outstanding: Chloe Wyne. Individual Exhibitor Best of Show: Annalyn Dakin. f Drawing Ages 12-14 Best of Show: Emily Coe. j 'J.i ’ 3 Community Service Best of Show: Jaci Goodroe. t t J 1 ■M i ' I ; i e THitJ ■■ . / ' Entrepreneurship \ Best of Show: Chloe Wymer, 1 < ’ il.^ J r.f'* 1 Hlf' I j 5^' ' « * 1 I 7 I s >.4- -f -1 ., I I 1 I * V b3 I I IT - », \/ ' i L (^P - 1* t » H*’.. n •4 H ; j f . < ! I * I 1 n_'. 1 cybr^r ( 1 I r 1. I . />c \ I t 1 I i ■'iv ,i * » t ' .,C r « 4 t 4 » Any Other Craft Best of Show: Lillian Fox. Outstanding: Victoria Tack, Nathan Mosqueda, Mia Miller. Photography, Other Camera Best of Show; Lyla Tietz. Outstanding: Emma Koons, Kayden Mizer, Catilyn Helms. 4 I I h 4 ■- 4 .4 I I f ■ ! L I,' ♦ Quilting Best of Show: Jordyn Dakin. & 1 t j T ' N wl b^fl I « 1 I i 1 1 8" ■ iW i I 1 ; I. i 1 • » I I 1 I • : . i I I I » • 1 A • j: J : Ji I 9 f I I r . - L 1 'Tn/? I i « fl 4 'i iiHT' l.ir ■ ' u; < < 4«r ) > Felting Best of Show: Charlie Bolthouse, .................. J Demonstrations Shoot Sports Best of Show: Johnathan Dombush. I F «r I t J t V"i 2 4'>*> '*' f* 'T’’ V K Competitive Shooting Best of Show: Gavin Sebright, Outstanding: Emily Coe, Sawyer Jones. •s • . Al .x2 .1. 3f,‘ V I' iT—r-' • « b Vfc r 7 I, ---------- vr ' •'■ ri —.';'25 rM*'' . . > lUNENg.> ■ I 'J • J' > < < >>I =zarT. •. ( \ *> S : / (- "C ■^Pb A •b^' ±t .Z'V S a? "S ♦ • 4% •»: : ‘re* ,5, -M ' I A Outdoorsmanship Best of Show: Gavin Sebright. * * ** 9M .'t, < P I-M. . -a V , » iNS Fins, Feathers, Furs, and Hides Best of Show: Abbigail Stoutjesdyk. Barry County boasts one of the largest agricultural fairs in the state. Here, a 4-Her participates in a horse show on Friday, July 18. Conservation, Energy, Water, and Land Best of Show: Madison Ward. T• * Entomology Best of Show: Brent Zurface. Flowers 9-18 Best of Show: Maci Callihan. Outstanding; Madelyn Miller. Flowers 9-11,12-14,15-18 Best of Show: Jaci Goodroe. Outstanding: Makayla Strouse. :I ^«**a 5 Clothing Best of Show: Leana Gyekis. Outstanding: Emerson Leary. Ji u* is. k A. \ - < f ■ I J'.- . & •S’ > i’ V 4 ■ ' "' s, >9 < < ♦ I url i f r '•r if^ it V Quick and Showing Best of Show: Amelia Mattice. Ii I . t J +s . >.♦ I A S’ .etc t «’• e* <♦ ) ) 2 j.i 1 // fu (: Dozens of area businesses and individuals supported Barry County youth at this year’s Barry County Fair Large Livestock Auction. Soap Making Best of Show: Nora Patrick. i 1^^ r I I f » tf Wax/Gel Craft Best of Show: Jaci Goodroe. Creative Writing 9-11 Best of Show: Nora Patrick. Outstanding: Maci Osborne. - , I •, t ill . FIMMSU f’ t .r 1 * '>..s r*-' . 4^ ’< f k 1 ■ '1 I ‘ ■; . I I •a Dairy- Intermediate Dairy Notebook Best of Show: Kelsey Baker. Outstanding: Mason Westendorp. Other Art 9-11 Best of Show; Hudson Milleson. I Jr 1 ; I If -k'. ( Needlework Outstanding: Olive Wescott, Cora Schanhals. Decoupage Best of Show: Lyla Tietz. Creative Writing 15-18 Best of Show: Anna Dakin. . f ON '*« ▼ r k *■ Creative Writing 12-14 Best of Show: Leigha Jones. s* ^■' h4 'Maatr +:■' •« i liftin' 5^ « % t Leather Craft Best of Show: Liam Roodvoets. I w WM .1 *, I I 4*1 « Itf > 'T/ Tair .F < I ..->^^>■■1^ SI ...^ * *<•« I I J > J F A it' * a' •• 1 s I 41 "'u «& 4(; I 4 1* *< « • Ii <* / Z« Creative Sewing Best of Show: Tillie Roodvoets. Outstanding: Abbigail Stoutjesdyk I ) » • .3 I 1 t 4 I > •5T 5 X * I *a < r < c Lawn and Garden Ornaments Best of Show: Lillian Alkema. I V 1 This lamb warms up in its sweater ahead of its livestock sale debut on Friday, July 18. Photos by Molly Macteod ■! 1 .1 Indoor/Outdoor Garden Best of Show: Victoria Tack. Outstanding: Paisley Miller, Elanina Thompson. ,X « ♦ ♦ I ’l I I I » i \ B �iff SPORTS 12 I 1 Thursday, August 7, 2025 HastingsBanner com » Allersma a two-time runner-up at Junior Oiympics Brett Bremer Sports Editor country team for the first time this fall. Wc'rc going to do a bleacher run laicr/* Allersma said Monday from the side of the Delton Kellogg High School track where she gets in a lot of her training. “They're pretty cool,” she said with a big smile. “They're fun.” Her father Michael Allersma, a Delton Kellogg Middle School cross country coach and track and field coach, and Delton Kellogg High School track and field assistant coach Tyler Bourdo have been guiding her in her quest to get faster and faster. Bourdo coaches the Delton Kellogg Track Club and coached her during her winter indoor season. Arabelle set her personal record in the 1,500-meler run at the AAU Junior Olympics with a time of 4 minutes 54.19 seconds. Another PR of 2:28.28 in the 800-meter run nearly put her on the medal stand in that event too. She placed ninth. She earned a time of 11:05.86 in the 3,000-meter run to place second in that race. She said the 1,500-meter run was her favorite race of the week. She was one of three girls to finish the race in less than five minutes. Kalliah Boddie from the Maryland Blaze Track Club ended up outracing Arabelle at the end for a winning time of 4:51.46. She was just over two and a half seconds in fi-ont of Arabelle. “It was close between me and her,” Arabelle said. “There was a different girl that didn’t win the race, at first, that went out too fast. So, I just stayed on her. Then a girl at the end (Boddie) at the end, with like 400 meters to go, she passed me and we were right together. She got a pretty good gap on me by the 200-meter mark. At the 2001 really kicked it though and almost caught up to her.” Allersma had also competed with Boddie at the AAU Indoor National Championships back in March. That time Allersma took the national title with a time of 10:50.15, beating out Boddie ; by a little over seven seconds in the 3,000-meter championship. Her chores include things like taking care of the chickens, cals and goals. The goats like to gel out of their pen. Good thing for her, she’s faster than them. At II, she's faster than almost ev­ erybody else her age too. And she is closing in on being as fast as the high school girls. Delton Kellogg sixth grader Arabelle Allersma finished as the national run­ ner-up in the girls* 3,000-meter and 1.500-meler races at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Houston, Texas, last week. Allersma also placed ninth in the 800-mcter race. With continued work and a little luck, she might be able to work her way up to becoming one of the GOATs of distance running al Delton Kellogg. She’ll gel to compete with the middle school cross ( COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of; THE JAMES L MCMILLEN AND DOROTHY A. MCMILLEN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, dated November 3,2016 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedents, James L. McMillen who died on October 28,2020 and Dorothy A McMillen who died on July 18, 2025. lived at 265 West CasQfOve Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, died on October 28, 2020 and July 18, 2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of JAMES L. MCMILLEN AND DOROTHY A. MCMILLEN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, dated November 3,2016, wherein the decedents were the Settlofs and Mark E. McMillen, Thomas A. McMillen and Robert D McMillen were named as Successor Co-Trustees serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent's deaths. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all daims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Mark E. McMillen, Thomas A. McMillen and Robert D. McMillen, the named Successor Co-Trustees, at Tripp. Tagg & Storrs. Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 29,2025 NATHAN E. TAGG (P68994) 202 SOUTH BROADWAY. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Mark E. McMillen, Thomas A. McMillen and Robert D. McMillen, Co-Trustees 1882 South Pease Road. Nashville, Ml 49073 517-983-8328 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30176-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 ■ Estate of Terry Lynn Weiler. Date of bith: 10-13-1955. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Terry Lynn Weiler, died 6-29-2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Shanell Headworth, 703 E. Clinton Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/28/2025 Michael J. McPhillips P33715 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3512 Shanell Headworth 703 E. Clinton Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 616-633-1449 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of The Elisabeth I. Springer Trust. Date of birth: March 25,1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Elisabeth I. Springer, died July 9, 2025, leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against th decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Sandra N. Taylor and David C. Springer, Trustees, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 8/4/25 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 f 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Sandra N. Taylor and David C. Springer c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FULL-TIME ROAD WORKER The Barry County Road Commission has an excellent opportunity for a Road Worker. We are seeking skilled, qualified applicants to fill the position. Preferred applicants would have 2+ years of experience, a high school diploma, or GED, a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License with A&N endorsements & current Medical Card. This is a full-time position with a starting pay rate of $26.63/hour and a competitive benefits package. A valid Michigan Driver’s license, criminal background, and a pre-employment drug screen are required. Benefits Health insurance 401K Paid vacation, sick & personal time Paid holidays Boot, clothing, eyeglass allowance Overtime opportunities Training opportunities when applicable I I I I ‘ I *' •J WWW STATE OF MICHIGAN * Application & job description can be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office at 1725 W. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058, Monday-Friday from 6 AM - 3:45 PM, or found on our website at www.barrycrc.ora. You may email your completed application to bcasey@barrycrc.org. Applications will be accepted until the position ft r I z/ 9’ /zWs * 4 at » 1 / }i L ri ’lz> .5 IT & I' f- r 4 I W 6’ bJ ft 1 -—-* T ■, tj ’ •’—2 *** r* < ft I i s '"1 1/ J’ J 7 .*». il - Z •- ') /V 1 f 'f. > r r^^• f > ■ * i?' s ■' < -1 '4 s» 4 iTi* i ' X- I « ( 4 J* o * j i Ji 4 I t, > 1 1 f * 4 5 - Pa- t ;clk ■ w I H / *** -31*' I 4 » ■*^<r 1 « 4 i jftjF I 1 I A ! 1 11 t i .1 ft 1 5‘* .tl ^1^!^ < **K f .IV it I t t I 4 4*’ .'I •5 5 7 i ! ♦ft* i w I Delton Kellogg sixth grader Arabelle Allersma celebrates with her two medals from the AAU Junior Olympics during a practice session at the Delton Kellogg High School track Monday. Allersma was the national runner-up in the 3,000-meter run and the 1.500-meter run last week in Houston. Texas. Photo by '-'T ( I 1 b 4 t Brett Bremer I The 3,000-meter run was the very first race of the day at the Junior Olympics Monday morning, July 28. Arabelle said her plan was to stick with Boddie throughout that race, calling her one of her “best competitors.” “That did not go so well. We went out too hard and had a fast 400 and then we died, both of us,” Allersma said. Ara­ belle was second in that race with Boddie third. Yate Hirbo, from the COOSA Elite team out of Alabama, raced for the win thanks to a time of 10:53.09 finishing about 12 seconds better than Arabelle. Arabelle had Tuesday off in Houston and ran the 800-meter race Wednesday, July 30. The 800-meter run is her least favorite of the three, but she performed pretty well in Houston. An 800-meter run is basically an all-out sprint for two laps around the track, and a lot of young run­ ners agree it is one of the toughest races in their sport. She was really happy with her performance in that one. “My arms die out fast in that race,” Arabelle said. Arabelle’s time at the Junior Olympics closed out Thursday, July 31, with the 1,500-meter race. She got to take a trip down to the At­ lantic Ocean on her off day in Houston Tuesday, July 29. Arabelle started running as a fourth grader when her big brother Malachi Allersma started running with the Delton Kellogg Middle School cross country team. She started competing for the first time last fall, and got into the AAU Track and Field indoor competitions during the 2024-25 winter season. She was the 3,000-meter champion and the runner-up in the 1,500-meter run at the AAU IndoorNational Championships in Virginia back in March, and also placed sixth in the 800-meter run there. She set an age group record at the indoor championships in the 3,000 with her time of 10:50.15. The first competitive race Arabelle remembers was last September’s 1 -mile Pups race at the annual Otsego Bulldog Invitational where high school runners compete on a 5K course and middle school runners race a 2-mile course. She won her mile race in 6:25.62 while finishing almost a minute ahead of her nearest competitor. She is still adjusting to the changing of the seasons. Running 3,000 meters I WrtWiSRW I I i 0< •* tK. IT *5T: I 9I I r ’ < < J . .V »>b r » * •'■ ‘ mil I I >ss¥iai>!«; eMiiRi''' I «<w4^ w br -w « M r » c 'c AUAaxe 0685 # J i T I V 1 1 » ? L- MWm tebiai ir^ n r •- « »e‘ Mrw •• Rin - —*- I »»««* ■: 1 i. jte^a -- • '< 4 I ‘r^ t *-*. ‘ 1 1 ■r I I •» IS'W EjXlt' *— fta Ui I 1* J • « ^■««b.. « ?’ JI • * '"’•wa b u hS :’a ft* Arabella Allersma (left) and Kalliah Boddie race alongside each other in the 1,500-meter race al the AAU Junior Olympic Games inside Humble High School’s George Turner Stadium in Houston, Texas, July 31. Photo provided J **f <1 ’1* •i.. r f 1 1 '1 *I 1! it uJi'rij 0^ •* •J r* 17 T I t » T•s* *< p ■ :• 1 1 \‘ 1 . t A, w r can lake a lot of laps on a smaller indoor track, but she said the outdoor400-meter track looked dauntingly long once her competitions moved outside this spring. Arabelle won regional championships in the 3,000 and 1,500 and was the runner-up in the 800 at the Region 12 Qualifier in Ypsilanti in the June to earn her spots in the Junior Olympics. She ran a couple of lOK races this summer with her dad, but so far said she prefers the 3,000-meter distance, “I just run and try and keep up with her,” Michael said. “I am not really a runner, I just try to keep up with them. “I ran cross country and track in high school and then I got out of it for a long time, then [Malachi] got into it so I got right back in to running again.” When Arabelle isn’t training on the track at Delton Kellogg, she said she does a lot of running on the North Country National Scenic Trail. She pre­ fers the trail running to running on the track, which bodes well for the fall cross country season. She’s looking forward to cooling off after middle school runs with slushies. Her next planned race is the Fotuiders Day 5K in Delton this Saturday, Aug. 9. «s ) a: ft I *8 • *».% 1 k * f TB •1 r t I «-k< B * < ft 5 • 4'161 /‘•ft * I f * fa ? ^b k 'iiijH’' •*» >rt J ( * •r i; k -s I j fa^ 'i.* *sl r;u -A f J ’k '»t. * II" e'. < I »f*'- ■'' T 4»{ •u 1 » * •’f •> I I I *♦ 'fl.-,. * •wi ’*1 9• ■’ 4 Wb ' • ‘I, 11 fi i ' s rr Ii* I ft,. ft ■; 1 -r»'' ft T s ft M X‘1b 1 Jt ’•Ik « ft •lf 4r t -‘U.' * ■'V'' « * i- •s 1 ; e^/’iTTTO- ' 1 w sHl.fcx.5ewo*> /♦ Ik ' e L i 11 .ft s t. i - ? \' 1 1 'It Jb tj I ft $ . ”! oa '. ft. u. I' .. ^ feaa •s « 31 X -rr'i ^3 3 r J > I t I ”nj. t 1 1 <1 r 4 i . If Visit us online at mihomepaper.com s. ft I ,\ I « • k / \ k « H •f ^1 .4 1 a < t - ♦ ♦ A « i 1' i ft » r fl 1 ft 1: 0 I < A 4 r I . I _ 1 t I ^S- •ft •*<1 91 4 is filled. The Barry County Road Commission is an equai opportunity employer. r J, *fL £ V 1 �•fl ‘RI. I 13 Thursday, August 7, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom I •• I ■hV' —x www.hasskl2.org 269.948.4400 (phone); 269.948.4425 (fax) 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 A. •« c -zZ HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM i I I * 4 ito : I 1^! I a > .. •< ds I I ••) .4 9^ I-. r• I i f Hastings Area Schools August 1, 2025 J 1 4A OS , L 1 —- INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE EDUCATION BENEFITS FORM Dear Parents and Guardians: bC If 1 *T Please take a moment to complete the form and return it to your student's school. The Education Benefits Form collects information needed to ensure the school receives state and federal funding for edu­ cation programs. Without this information, Hastings Area Schools could lose important funding for education programs that our students need. These supplemental grants and programs have the po­ tential to offer supports and services for our students including, but not limited to: > t I *1 1 d I 4 'r- I ?•» V- ? I f* •l t • I Ilf rc^ t 'r ’ A' This form is used to determine eligibility for state benefits for which your child(ren)'s school may qualify. Please complete, sign, and return this form to your child's school. If any member of your household receives benefits from the Food Assistance Program (FAP), Family Independence Program (FIP), or FDPIR, please follow these instructions: Part A: Student Information - For each student in the household Pre-K through 12th grade, list the last name, first name, grade level, school, and H if homeless, M if Migrant, R if Runaway or F if a Foster Child. ( 1 ' Instructional staff (ex. Reading Interventionists, Math Tutors, Ac­ ademic & Behavior Aids) Teaching supplies and materials Counselors and Social Workers School Nurses Professional Learning for staff Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities Technology I I ‘ ir*-' - I t to - .» * f ’ % >» Ti ^1 < I I I I T-^ e I I •^1 ' . e t e A — ‘I n 1. ?nt! I - in) t . ■ Why is Hastings Area Schools requesting financial information? The Education Benefits Form determines eligibility of a student or house­ hold. The total count of eligible students is used to determine the fund­ ing amounts that will be made available to a school. The more forms returned the better. I Sfl f 01,'.;' 9. i I p V ■w* ' I I £ lb I J’ oer I ob ts AV e <r^- -MesH 0 'U ? I • Part B: Benefits Received - If any household member, including adults, receives Food Assistance Program (FAP), Family Independence Program (FIP), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), provide the name and case number. Bridge Card Numbers and Medicaid Numbers are NOT ACCEPTABLE case numbers. Part C: Household Size - Check the box for the total number of individuals living in your household. This should include all children and adults, related and un-related, that live in a single dwelling and share income and expenses. Part D: Annual Household Income - Skip this part Part E: Certification - Sign the form. Print your name and date. What do I need to do? Please complete the attached form and return it to Hastings Area Schools, 232 W Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 : If your household does not receive benefits from the Food Assistance Program (FAP), Family ■ Independence Program (FIP), or FDPIR, please follow these instructions: What else might my student or household be eligible for? Based on the information you provide on your Education Benefits Form, your child may qualify for other programs such as: Part A: Student Information - For each student in the household Pre-K through 12th grade, list the last name, first name, grade level, school, and H if homeless, M if Migrant, R if Runaway or F if a Foster Child. I I fekim stiatrIV femotni-^ Ptr; rrti 4 A*i f I I k 1* . ''•C •g k( Programs that provide food support Programs that provide field trip support Programs that provide school supplies or assist with school fees ■■.... :a i4A Mrt *• C>A* 1 4 •l. »I J f ■ If you have any questions, please contact Matt Moore, Food Service Di­ rector at 269-948-4417. / •■1.K - 'OT-t t IL- J Dr. Nick G. Damico Superintendent I 2 ni * I Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines 2 f. to-. I " K. 4. EDUCATION BENEFITS FORM SY 2025 - 2026 J 6 Family income criteria to be used for the 2025-2026 school year for School Lunch, School Breakfast, or Special Milk Programs. J < J? 'al|i(9k^ I «*•' f II 1 —tM District: .Hastings Area Schools School; Part A: STUDENT INFORMATION • Complete for each student Pre-K through 12th Grade d K r ,4 L •1* J i ,v I I r PU* • * 1 » to r .♦ • 1 .41- - ifi b »■«»KTr4 t*r> V- I ry & 4 » .Mb I a IMfo* s 1 I ? 1 I MB* -'1^ I r Weekly Weekly Annual Monthly 1 20,345 1,696 848 783 392 28,953 2,413 1,207 1,114 557 2 27/95 2,292 1,146 1,058 529 39,128 3,261 1,631 1,505 753 3 34,645 2,888 1,444 1,333 hfil 49,303 4,109 2,055 1,897 949 4 41,795 3,483 1,742 1,608 804 59,478 4,957 2,479 2,288 1,144 5 48,945 4,079 2,040 1,883 942 69,653 5,805 2,903 2,679 1,340 6 56,095 4,675 2,338 2,158 . 1,079 79,828 6,653 3,327 3,071 1,536 Weekly FtfFocter 63,245 5,271 70,395 5,867 596 7.150 2,636 2,433 1,217 90,003 7,501 3,751 3,462 1,731 2,934 2,708 1,354 100,178 8,349 4,175 3,853 1,927 298 275 138 10,175 848 424 392 196 Part B: BENEFrS RECEIVED [if applicable) ______________________ If any member of your household receives Food Assistance Program (FAP), Family Independerxe Program (FIP), or FDPIR, provide the name and case number for the person who receives benefits. Bridge Card Numbers and Medicaid Numbers are NOT ACCEPTABLf case numbers. Case Number. Name: X*' - V) 1 •, I 1« , -E»! u .-•in**' J *For each additional household member add this amount. 1 I -nil . All children from families at or below the income levels in Column A are eligible to receive meals, after school snack, or milk at no cost, if available (Special Milk Program only). Column A is used for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, or Special Milk Program. 11*' '2© f* p. I. I I 1 'e'J ri M I I r I 5 1 I 1^ I iV** I ' ■ •to**: ■ o Weekly Month . tot 'll iJU> Month RtfRinmy Monthly M* r« Bi- Annual 8 z ... per MUMgmt Size 7 I ■Ji r per 1 .b . M’ .-J * I * !k r F I ** ' In addition, Federal P.L. 94-105 makes mandatory the service of reduced-price meals to those children from families within the range of incomes in Column B. These children must be provided with lunches at a price not exceeding 40 cents. If the Breakfast Program or an after-school snack program is available, all -I children qualifying for free and reduced-price luncnes will also qualify for free and r^uced-price -I breakfasts and/or snack. The charge for a reduced-price breakfest may not exceed 30 cents; the charge for reduced pnte snack may not exceed 15 cents. Column B must therefore be used in providing reduced price meats. -Tf <1 : 1 v*(*1 I t I- I HKHomeku Level Twice Bi* 1 r PartC: HOUSEHOLD SIZE Part D: ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME - Select the appropriate range of combined annual income for all people in the household (Include all income before taxes) □ 1 * □ At or below $20,345 □ Between $20,346 and $28,953 □ At or above $28,954 □ 2 —» □ At or below $27,495 □ Between $27,496 and $39,128 □ At or above $39,129 □3 — □ At or below $34,645 0 Between $34,646 and $49,303 □ At or above $49,304 □4 —► □ At or below $41,795 □ Between $41,796 and $59,478 □ At or above $59,479 □5 —► □ At or below $48,945 □ Between $48,946 and $69,653 Q At or above $69,654 □6 —» □ At or below $56,095 □ Between $56,096 and $79,828 a At or above $79,829 □ 7 —> □ At or below $63,245 □ Between $63,246 and $90,003 □ At or above $90,004 □8 —<► □ At or below $70,395 □ Between $70,396 and $100,178 □ At or above $100,179 w »l I 1 r /• ----S 'V .1* c ✓ ■ Wfcl * M«** I. r T —to F J WvJhiw*- J- ar' K1 lA I «r ■_F I .TT: •l A .i t' *v> !« r ! f' ■4 T*' 1 t r= .-52t | Sr®'' i I J .u I 1 I £ t' ! . ,11 I 4 I ■A' i - 1 ’ .•r' i',* r' .d* I ' V. .1) I I I ■ hV I •;V t f I 1 * • J ' r ) r ' II INCOME TO REPORT ! * Spedd Imiructhm for households with more than 8 people: DO NOT check the boxes above. Instead, fin in Herns below: 4 Earnings from Work f b - '■J' Public Assistance/Alimony/ Child Support • Salary, wages, cash bonuses, commission . Net income from self­ employment (farm or business) • Strike benefits, unemployment compensation • Unemployment benefits . Worket^s compensation . Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Cash assistance from State or local government . Alimony payments If you are in the U.S. Military; • Child support payments • Basic pay and cash bonuses (do . Veteran's benefits NOT include combat pay, FSSA • Pensions or privatized housing allowances) . 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I 4 ♦ * ♦ 'I that this form may impact the amount of State or Federal fimding allocated to my local school district I understand that the information 1 have provided may be verified. (Signature) (Printed Nara) (Address) (Oty) (Email Address) (Home Phone) Status:F > ! Household size (I people): (Date) (Zip) (Work Phone) Do NOT Nil out thb section. This is for school use only. i 1 ••■■4b ^N4*«N«b« Identify School d b T Grade I ■1^ I Student's Fbst Name * VW 4 Student's L«t Name p.-i I 1 * Twice Family I" I Ma IM B. Scale for Reduced-Price Meals b Total «w» t k Scale for Free Meals or Free Milk ( B 1 I______ .1 '• L -4E3±- c r (This form is for school personnel use only.) b'’“ *i#V 4 Part E: Certification - Sign the form. Print your name, date, and contact information. s ■c Part C: Household Size - Check the box for the total number of individuals living in your household. This should include all children and adults, related and un-related, that live in a single dwelling and share income and expenses. Part D: Annual Household Income - Moving across the same row as the household size check box, check the box that shows the range of annual income for all people in your household. Make sure to include all of the following income sources: work, welfare, child support, alimony, pensions, retirement, Social Security, SSI, VA benefits, child income and/or all other income. The amount should be before any deductions for taxes, insurance, medical expenses, child support, etc. Sincerely, »■ M »i Part B: Benefits Received - Skip this part R N DetErminIng Official's Signature: Date: BOARD OF EDUCATION Luke E. Haywood, President Valerie A. Slaughter, Vice President Jennifer L Eastman, Secretary Michael N. Nickels, Treasurer Brandy S. Nofz, Trustee Justin R. Peck, Trustee Bradley W. Tolles, Trustee �j I > ] I 4 i4 Thursday, August 7, 2025 THf. HASTINGS BANNER Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is gjven under section 3212 of the revised judicalure act of 1961,1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on August 28. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a tide insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagorfs): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage: July 17, 2014 Date of Mortgage Recording; July 30. 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $9,79745 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve (12) of Innovation Sports Editor Mitchell McCTirrtock got an early start with his new team, and pretty soon he'11 get to sec what kind of benefits come of that as the 2025 Maple Valley varsity football season nears its start McClintock's hiring as a high school math teacher and varsity head football coach al the was approved at the April 13, 2025. meeting ofthe Maple Valley Schools Board of Education. He got some time to meet the Maple Valley students in the high school setting and has gotten to spend the summer working with his new team. McClintock was formerly a varsity assistant coach at Charlotte High School. He's keeping some Maple Valley tradi­ tions alive. The Lions once again made the trip in July down to Fort Custer in Battle Creek for some offseason training and conditioning. Trent Harvey opened the 2024-25 sea­ son as the Lion head coach, while also serving as the principal for Maple Valley’s Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary buildings. He decided to step away from the football program in late September 2024 after coaching four games. Harvey was replaced on a interim basis by Bryan Faurol. The 2024 Lions played their way to a re­ cord of 2-7 overall. They were 1 -6 in what was their first Big 8 Conference season. Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest onequarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 7 West, Woodland Township. Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any); 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 488499323 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30174-DE determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible Court address: 206 West Court Street. to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 mortgage holder for damaging the property Estate of Brian Michael Preston. Date of during the redemption period. bith: 03/20/1977. Attention homeowner; If you are a military TO ALL CREDITORS; service member on active duty, if your period NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. of active duty has concluded less than 90 Brian Michael Preston, died 09/05/2024. days ago, or if you have been ordered to Creditors of the decedent are notified active duty, please contact the attorney for that all claims against the estate will be the party foreclosing the mortgage at the forever barred unless presented to Rebecca telephone number stated in this notice. personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and Preston, This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: July 31,2025 Trott Law. P.C. the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 Date; 07/28/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 ' Rebecca Preston 1568098 (07-31 )(08-21) I X 2832 South Price Road GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM 1 . ■d' ';ir I i r He has hit the ground running since he has been here,"Wilkes said ofMcCliniock. We let him focus on getting started and getting used to teaching here and dealing with the classroom stuff. He had done it before, but it is still a brand new district Once I felt and the principal felt he was ready we started doing football stuff Once cvciylhing got rolling, he got his summer program rolled out We have had quite a few meetings, like an AD and a coach would. He goi his summer program lined up. then opened up the weight room for the boys three-days a wedt, started doing 7-on-7s and to(^ them off to football camp. It has been a pretty good transition. Wilkes is happy to have a head football coach who is in the high school building. The athletic office is going through the process now of getting through the Final Forms athletic sign-ups. If pressed for a number, Wilkes said currendy he expects about 40 student-athletes in the higji school football program at the start this fall. McClintock and the Lions will get to have their first official practices of the 2025 season beginning Aug. 11. The first football games of the season are set for the final week of August. The Lion varsity is set to visit Saranac Thursday, Aug. 28. The JV plays at home against Saranac Aug. 27. “He is itching to get going. I think every­ co in the state right now is ” Wilkes said. body The Lions’ first home game ofthe season is scheduled to also be the Big 8 Confer­ ence opener against Union City, Sept 5. Wilkes said McClintock was chosen from a group of about five “good” appli­ cants for the position. “He had a good base on both sides of the football, offense and defense, and was willing to kind of take those reigns and run with it,” Wilkes said. “He is very down to earth. He knows his X’s and O’s, no question about that at all. Everything I have heard from the summer from the kids, and coaches and people around him have said he is doing a really good job. Now, what that means for once the season starts - your guess is as good as mine ifthat makes any sense. “I think any program’s goal when someone is hired, or even if some!coly has been there for a while, is to win. But there is more than X’s and O’s that go into everything. You have to be able to relate to the kids and build good relationships, and 1 think as a whole the coaching staff here at Maple Valley just seems to get better and better at that.” lb ft' z ?4ir r * I I ljI M b '< ■ uV New Lion leader comes from Charlotte football program Brett Bremer -- \ .J WWW HasHngsBanner com m 'I T T- •5 I > z 1 4 u I * f. Hfl ill I ft • 1 ZTbi I, s « t I* >* ■ r* jjZ w = I !a i, 9 4 ri* I t z ■•1 r ' , * A Z;V'. ** f* Mitchell McClintock is beginning his first season leading the Maple Valley varsity football team this fall. Practice begins Monday for MHSAA member football programs. Harvey followed Marty Marlin who coached the program fixjm the 2014-15 season through the fall of 2023. Mar­ tin’s tenure included MHSAA 11-player playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018 and a five-season stint with the Lion var­ sity playing 8-player football from 2019 through 2023. The Maple Valley program returned to 11-player football on the varsity level last fall. Martin has since moved into a role as an assistant coach at Pennfield High School. Maple Valley High School athletic di­ rector Landon Wilkes said the expectation currently is for the Maple Valley program to continue on in 11 -player football this fall at both the varsity and junior varsity level. Robert Jarosz returns as the J V head coach for the second consecutive season. Those 8-pIayer seasons were a bit tu­ multuous for Maple Valley. The Lions had a mix of successful and lean seasons, but also had an overall high school enrollment number too high to be allowed into the state postseason per MHSAA rules. Charlotte has had a bit more success recently than the Lions having reached the MHSAA state postseason each year from 2020-2023. The Orioles weren’t able to win a playoff game during that stretch though, falling to the Hastings Saxons in the opening-round of the Division 4 post­ season in 2021,2022 and 2023. w ' /V* r f !<.' V f • 4 * » r d> > t ^15: ii i *» « 9 b I V k v »j5 '.irz J 4 IX 4. r . J >rrvij f I i 1 i •*T < '{ s» S'-:.:? to w t I I I 1 ' X, * I r V * P kF* .Mi Jj*” I 4 I J * ‘f -r.T <1 1 r 1 I A u '5 • « » A, t r i I'* . 1 V I -n ■ T »* ..JM JI ' 4 ■, {$i /• 2 M >5" 5 - ^r-r. « tjjllllllllll t * k* ... 1* L^f b y. if; -0*' * • I f/ - bI .--f J . r '• -• ' I r .... I Ail . f* 4.* - * " r I > I d&'Kw' s'l?* t * <r ---T. Y. ' s'” T J -*** rnc ' 1 «*** I ^4 A..I1 W IJ I . I I I 1 / 1 Nashville. Ml 49073 t. 517-213-3703 ■? 9 FORECLOSURE NOTICE ATTENTION TO HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than ninety (90) days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the Notice of Lien at the telephone number stated in this notice. Default has been made by Douglas Cisler and Debra Ctsler (the “Owner"), in the terms and conditions of the recorded Master Deed for Thornapple Hills Site Condominiums located in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan dated November 18, 1992, recorded in Liber 560, Page 417, Barry County, Michigan records, as amended, by reason of Owner's failure to pay annual dues and other sums owed to THORNAPPLE HILLS SITE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Michigan nonprofit corporation (the Association"). A Notice of Lien for nonpayment of Association assessments (“Notice of Lien") was recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on April 7, 2025, as Instrument No. 2025-002828, and has been served upon the Owner. The amount owed under the Notice of Lien as of the date of this Notice is Four Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Two and 50/100 Dollars ($4,692.50). Notice of foreclosure by advertisement - notice is given under Section 3212 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212 and under the power of sale contained in the Master Deed for Thomapple Hills Site Condominiums dated November 18,1992, recorded in Bariy County, Michigan records, that the above Notice of Lien will be foreclosed by a sale of the Itened premises, or some part of them, at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, (that being the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058), starting promptly at 1: III p.m. on Thursday, the 14th day of August, 2025. The amount due on the Notice of Lien may be greater on the day of the sale and may include interest, costs, charges, and expenses, including attorney fees, and also any sums which may be paid by the Association in order to protect its interests. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the premises. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the County Register of Deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Said premises are situated in the Township of Thomapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as; Unit 6, Thornapple Hills Site Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Liber 560, Page 416, Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 5, and amendments thereto, if any, together with rights in general common elements and limited mmon elements as set forth in the Master Deed, as amended, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended: PPN: 08-14-185-006-00 Commonly known as: 4191 Thomapple Hills Dr., Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the premises are determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or 600.3241a, as the case may be, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the premises is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, as amended, then under applicable law, including MCL 600.3278, the owner of the premises will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the foreclosure sale and/or to the Association for damaging the premises during the redemption od. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may eriod be rescinded by the undersigned. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: July 8,2025 Stacey A. George, Attorney for Thornapple Hills Site Condominium Association VARNUM RO. Box 352 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 (616) 336-6000 (07-17)(08-07) t I s MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, made by Christopher Bruining and Kylie Bruining, husband and wife, Mortgagors, toI Mortgage Monqage Bectronic tiectronic Registration Hegistration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February. 2023 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of February, 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage having been assigned to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five and 69/100 ($142,835.69). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry County, starting promptly al 01:00 PM o’clock Local Time on the 11th day of September, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The bid may include interest thereon at 5.87500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, Oiunty of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, RJ Grant's First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 128 W COLFAX ST, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever Is later. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 08/07/2025 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Mortgagee HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN. LLP Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy, Ml 48084 (248)362-2600 24-02032 - 24-02032 1568699 (08-07)(08-28) I % MHSAA provides resources to beat the heat as season starts include different activities depending on the conditions. Furthermore, football practice rules allow for only helmets to be worn during the first two days, only shoulder pads to be added on the third and fourth days, and full pads to not be worn until the fifth day of team practice. The MHSAAadvises student-athletes to make sure to hydrate all day long beginning before practice, continuing during and also after practice is done. Water and properly-formulated sports drinks are the best choices for hydration. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) advises that a 6-to-8 percent carbohydrate for­ mulation is the maximum that should be utilized in a sports drink, while fiuit juices with greater than 8-percent carbohyurate content and carbonated soda can both result in a bloated feeling and abdominal cramping. A number of member schools follow the MHSAA’s Model Policy for Man­ aging Heat & Humidity, which while not mandated for member schools was adopted as a rule for MHSAA post­ season competition in 2013. The plan directs schools to begin monitoring the heat index at the activity site once the air temperature reaches 80 degrees, and provides recommendations when the heat index reaches certain points, including ceasing activities when it rises above 104 degrees. (When the tempera­ ture is below 80 degrees, there is no combination of heat and humidity that will result in a need to curtail activity.) The model heat & humidity policy is outlined in a number of places on the MHSAA Website, including as part of This summer has seen several stretch­ es of hot and humid weather, and as stu­ dent-athletes prepare to begin practices and competition schedules this month, the Michigan High School Athletic As­ sociation is again ramping up awareness of hot-weather precautions as schools and families prepare for activity. Each year, the MHSAA provides in­ formation to its member schools to help them prepare for hot-weather practice and game conditions during the late summer and early fall. Practices for all Fall 2025 sports - cross country, girls field hockey, football, Lower Peninsula girls golf, boys soccer, Lower Penin­ sula girls swimming & diving. Lower Peninsula boys and Upper Peninsula girls tennis, and volleyball - may begin Monday, Aug. 11. The “Health & Safety” page of the MHSAA Website has links to several information sources, including the MH­ SAA preseason publication Heat Ways, which is available for download and includes valuable information on heat management in addition to requirements and resources regarding head injuries, sudden cardiac arrest and emergency action plans. Heat Ways also includes a statement on air quality and its potential effects on activity, given especially the recent conditions resulting from wild­ fires and smoke they have created. The first days of formal practices in hot weather should be more for heat acclimatization and instruction than the conditioning of athletes, and practices in such conditions need planning to become longer and more strenuous over a gradual progression of time. Schools also must consider moving practices to different locations or different times of day, or changing practice plans to Si* MKJM > I h g rn^rryrk , Hti'/r >e '9 4 InS 'K I n Wl 4 TP ♦ I I J ■M b 1 i 1 ri - 1 I f t •••* r I I i I in i^i^*** f Ci 'i'JJ C Tit ▼ s* -1'" J i « I / ft ( -I -Uto ft J Ih 11 I ► f ■r • • J • L 111 j I-. H . k r 11 3.' I u* i 'fl 41 ) (/ J rhT .ruiw ■' J J’? q Li !.i Tn I I L'l M** I I -H * I' > a 3 R i “ J t Md cj T J > Xa ■ vi H I -i«4i b / 49^ J I I T 'J I-' « SL MA' Z I (r, > • I pl jr > I i Wr I. « d 1 tr 1 I 4 i J < ’ * fflF .5 ft a I p itL ■ r. i I K E I I ■hOiZ>. 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's ( , I * T 1 X' s ’ .1 V t 'J-V . • » J. :.*k r* 4 4. k I i k 1 J I I « * r *f -• > V ( , * 4* « ' * :xk F<ik ' '-)V 5kj,, J 4 I u- .^5. 2> M k * I 1• ** . • t 2 ? _ ‘V!> I » • , f 1 \ k ’ 1 •'ll ".5'5 ■ '45' .A* t "■ -TLG.Z '■'■■J t J ”l.*t. ^1 ■*4 I /<*. t kJ K’i J 1 ' fe;-* Ut‘ I I. 15 Thursday, August 7, 2025 • *. ■ There was all kinds of mayhem on the two basketball courts in the parking lot of the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa Wednesday, July 23, but in a good way. Teams named the Mayhem won cham­ pionships in divisions for third and fourth grade boys and third and fourth grade girls at the church’s final youth three-on-three basketball event of the summer. The Mayhem “2” team of Brady Keilen, Stetson King, Lane Pung, Dawson Spohn took the boys’ championship. The Mayhem “1” team of Ruby King, Had­ ley Smith, Emma Snellenberger, Lena Wambaugh won the girls’ championship. The silver haired ladies fix)m the First Congregational Church sat with their chairs lined up in the grass along the edge of the paridng lot with an excellent view of both courts on the west side of the church, some of whom have had a relationship with the game of basketball for decades and others whoarejustfinding their affinity for the game as it becomes intwined with their congregation. Parents, fans, neighbors and ballplay­ ers filled in all the space around them, especially in the shade, on the sunny humid evening. Josh Liggins, who played at Cornerstone University from 2002 to 2006, emceed the event He 1 i ves near the church with his family, and the love ofbasketball in the Liggins a i w « ■“ I I Ir ir < fl /4 1 V -I* I V V ► r •J* r ’-•res. 4^ •I'. • » > 4 <1 The crowd of 3-on-3 basketball players gathers together before the start of the July 23 tournament hosted by the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. Photos by Brett Bremer I X c family has helped spawn the congregation’s budding passion for the way basketball can bring a community together. The church sponsored a visit from the Central Michigan University Men’s Bas­ ketball team for a clinic in June, and has had a couple of these quick three-on-three events this summer. In all, there were 14 teams of young sters competing for firn, pride and prizes. Julian Mater, Knox Copelin and Braxton Williams known as ±e Big Dogs Wednesday, won the fifth, six± and seven± grade contest. The eighth through 12th grade championship went to the Surprise Us team of Drake Mitchell, Ethan Cassel and Keaton Zander. The evening started with a prayer from Rev. Dr. Marilyn Danielson and included “the world’s longest game of lightning” between all the competitors. They managed to get all the games in during one evening playing contests up to seven points that lasted no longer than five minutes. The championship matches were played to ten points and a bit longer. Points were earned with one-point and two-point baskets (from behind the tra­ ditional three-point line.) Players called their own fouls with church volunteers offering some officiating assistance too and the occasional “help” fi-om Liggins fi-om his perch above with a microphone. There were prizes that were surprises for those that won ballgames and champion­ ships throughout the day. Winners got to Crane Road trail head and downtown sections of the trail. Middleville. The new section of trail will travel A June workday drew about 25 volun­ teers who cut trail for about three hours through the brush south of Crane Road, trailhead on Crane Road, east of Whit­ and NCT organizers were extremely Work is set to start at 9:30 a.m. and pleased with the day’s progress. The chapter will supply some tools, continue on until “around lunchtime.” * ■J' X Stetson King fires up a shot for two points during his team Mayhem 2’s win over the Ducks in the championship game of the third and fourth grade boys’ division of the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa’s youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament July 23. draw envelopes with cash prizes or things like gift certificates for pizza or ice cream from local businesses. 'I ‘ 4 II > V •X -V.: •*< * ‘tK . I » I Chief Noonday Chapter set to cut more trail next Saturday *< V I ij'. ’•Ml I : ’ 1 r. > •J 11 '•{ <■ • •J . *< lU' ‘Ml t • r^ I 7 *’*11? * ‘ ■‘-.-1 I 4 « •• k z* ir * *♦ Brett Bremer Sports Editor . z VO.- I r j! i ( t r ■■ Tv y a r KI J » *• v r I, - w* zr *>• «> JCrt 'I j-Ji t 1J through a mix of private and public property between Crane Road and Sher­ . . • I •. J A July work day managed to clear about half of the mile and a half of planned new North Country National idan Street near Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville, allowing NCT hikers to avoid what has become a busy stretch of Crane Road between Whitneyville Scenic Trail (NCT) in Middleville, and a second work day is on the horizon. The Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Trail Association is set to host a chapter work day Saturday, Aug. 16, in the woods between the current Avenue and M-37. The work for the second month in a row will consist mainly of clearing a 4-foot wide and 8-foot tall area through the forest - clearing brush and also benching the way across the many hilly The workday will begin at the NCT neyville Ave and just west of the youth baseball fields at the end of the road. 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Offers expire 08/15/25. 4?- V 1 I f.k f. 1 r .?e - •i ' T. **.' fa fa fa 4 f c ."k I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-08-14.pdf 0c0171e5e644931bd3875e960cf4194f PDF Text Text T" •I f,'*: J INSIDE HMTON •9- 1 I 4» 4 X •a Ji —p I * .a k 4 «R r« » I <! I < 1 — kiL’ IP I < < I, ■■ 4* Jl J >1* Fl A r PAGES I. •tV Sh ■ I .1 THE HASTINGS I i f i X ■*> 4 7^ I i T D«Mto Mansfteld immmmmo »5 Without any fanfare, the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education voted to extend Superinlendent Jodi Duiu' con­ tract The school board voted unani­ mously, 5-0, to add one year onto Quits' current contract essential­ ly making it a three-year deal, al its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 11, at the Lakewood High School Media Center. Board members Wendy Behrenwald and Paige O'Mara were absent According to LPS board President Jamie Brodbcck-Krenz, the board's vole Monday night I 4^ t f < I be r OMO^ Iosibe4i^ • 3.' ‘"Tis- 4. I •i z > J>" dwBBi wQ toOlj bee >> J; gv I c t i oonj-^ i ? > 4 ( tt, I jsjrr;) ’TFWn I .If U I I » ' i) , i .- um»xy>/ M* t fl j(3iy;j||(8 a* ! " fi J • MTt«b in 2001 until 2017 w hen she was named interim principal at Lakewood Early Chil(fiK>od Center. She was eventually named permanent principal at LECC before becoming the dis­ trict's curriculum and special edu­ cation director in 2020. She succeeded Steve Skalka as the school district’s top admin­ istrator after Shalka's retirement in 2022, when she was appoint­ ed interim supcnniendcnt. The school board removed the “inlcrim” from Quits' title in March 2023. Quits, whose parents were both school administrators, graduated See COMTRACT on 5 effectively extends Quits’ con­ tract to June 30, 2028. Brodbcck-Krenz added Quits will also receive a 3% pay increase “consistent with the percentage increase granted to administration arxi non-union at'Will employees this year. We agreed to postpone this review until after teacher and administrative contracts were set­ tled,” Brodbcck-Krenz added. The contract extension will also extend Quits' tenure with LPS, one that already dates back decades. Quits started her career as a teacher at West Elemcntar), now Lakewood Elementary School, Staff Writer ! TMT $1. LPS superintendent receives contract extension atnheque 2AJ ZjJ A DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, August 14, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com to 9 Hastings Public Library E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 68 J01V.-4 PAGE 8-9 7T» J 1 VOLLEYBALL DOWN SOUTH SUITS 0 GORMAN SISTERS 4^ PAGE 11 i a r ! LOCAL EDUCATOR MARKS 30 YEARS’ INVOLVEMENT I WITHKCC Sp <ir J 4 I I 1 < I ;r.. FAsenfieU ( MGUYEN DEFENDS ’ TITLE AS DELTON SOCD CHAMPION J 4 MMV**' TODAY'S w I I ■B ; tLLO»j »• « •A Lakewood Public Schools Superintendent Jodi Quits listens to discussions during a board of education meeting J Monday. Aug. 11. at the Lakewood * J High School Media Center. At the meeting, school board members voted unanimously. 5-0. Io extend Quits' current contract to June 30. 2028, * r ► > Photo try Dennis Mansfleid f nsm sUivBRi h> u I : Middleville man receives new, reduced sentence I, ? « wen lanMiee tiesuBS f .4 MmMMMMmD Voice of Barry County retires after decades-long career .v.v I I I 4 I w ■'< » 1^' ki 14ft’ Oennlft Mansfield Staff Writer KHrtW Mfc*'' Banner building for sale I I HASTINGS View Newspaper Group, owner of 22 community newspapers including the Banner, is pleased to announce they will be relocating to a new' office space following the sale of their current space on M-43 in Hastings. “When View Newspaper Group acquired the Banner, the current office space for the newspaper was not part of the sale. As such, we knew a move would be in our future,” said View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith. “ITic current owners of the building announced recently their intention to sell the space. Some readers have contacted our team asking if the paper is also for sale. To be clear, the sale only relates to the building. View Newspaper Group and its 22 locally-owned, local­ ly-connected newspapers arc not for sale and not going anywhere. We arc proud lo be your commu­ nity connection and look forward to serving readers for generations lo come.” Smith added that the new office space will be near the current office space and more details will be announced when available. Questions about the building can be directed to the number on the for sale sign located on the property. Questions regarding View Newspaper Group can be directed to Brand Manager Emily Caswell al ccaswell@mihomepaper.com. L r A Middleville man will still be serving years in a Michigan correctional facility, but that stay might now be shorter than originally anticipated and much shorter than some would have liked. Scott Raymond Handley, 55, of Middleville was sentenced to 57 to 180 months in prison, with 938 days credit for time already served, during a hearing before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court on Tuesday, Aug. 12. That was after previously having entered a plea of no contest to a felony charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death in April 2023. Tuesday's hearing was actually the second time Schipper had sentenced Handley to prison for his role in the death of 62-year-old Jenison resident Matthew Fuller, who perished in a head-on crash on M-37, near Whitmore RoadinRutlandTownship.on Jan. 27,2023. According to previous news reports, an investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Office indicated Handley was driving a Chevrolet Silverado truck eastbound on M-37 when it crossed the center line and slammed head-on into a westbound Ford Transit van driven by Fuller, who was killed instantly. Handley allegedly had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 at the time of the crash. In Michigan, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more is illegal. Al the original sentencing hearing in July 2023, Schipper sentenced Handley lo 120 to 180 months in prison. Thal despite a recommendation by the county's Probation Department for a sentence of29 to 57 months. But Handley received somewhat of a reprieve from ihc Michigan Court of Appeals, which issued a ruling in November 2024 lo vacate the sentence and remand the ease back to the local court. 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Barry' Township’s maintenance techni­ cian, Jim Wensel, watched all the prog­ ress from down below as a painter applied the lettering on the sphere. Although it looks completed, Wensel said there’s still work to be done before the water lower and solar panels are operational. Wensel recently constructed the shed where the panels, electronics and genera­ tor arc stored. “I spent 2(X) hours building the shed,” Wensel said. BIG C Lumber donated $5,000 worth of materials to the project. Kelly Parker is the general manager of BICi C Lumber in Delton. He said he was at a township meeting and learned of the need for materials and wanted to help. “I moved here three years ago. Delton is a great community and welcomed us with open arms,” Parker said. “It’s a tight-knit community, and I love it.” Barry Township Supervisor Barry Bower said he is thankful for the commu­ nity support on the water tower project and BIG C Lumber for their donation. Parker said Ramco Metal Roofing and Buildings in Middlebury, Ind., donated approximately $2,000 worth of steel siding for the solar shed. The largest challenge bui Iding that solar shed was the summer heal. I had to work very early in the morning, and then later on in the evening, I could not work during the daytime. It was just too hot,” said Wensel. “As for completing the water tower, there are several things that need to be done yel,” Wensel explained. “There’s plumbing to be done. Electrical work needs to be done. It has to be sterilized.” Township officials approved Well­ spring Solar, based in Shipshewana, Ind., to provide and install the solar panels, which were covered through a Michi­ gan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy grant. “The solar panel project is operational now — that’s done. I have no timeline on the watertower being completed because there are several people involved in the rest ofthe processes that needTol^e'fioife, but we’re getting there,” Wensel said. Gentank Water Tower Services, based in Wisconsin, constructed the water tow­ er. A crew contracted through Gentank Water Tower Services, Central Tank Coatings, out of Elgin, Iowa, painted the water tower tank. Delton native Charlie VanHoose, who is a sales agent for Bay Crane Midwest, secured a crane to assemble the pieces of the Barry Township water tower. : 4 't ft Between 1985 and 1993, a Delton com- w < K Standing 135 feet tall with bold while letters spelling “DELTON." the Barry Township water tower gives the little town a big name for everyone passing through to see. The tower sits atop a hill on the west end of Orchard Road Photos by Jim Wensel h ' . DELTON The water tower is visible from several different angles in Barry Township for those living and passing through Delton. The water tower sits atop a hill on the west end of Orchard Road in Delton. - M WATER TOWER HISTORY Fii. A ' s>; pany named Delton Locomotive built high-end toy trains that sold for as much as $ IQ,000. This company was deemed environmentally unsafe, dumping many gallons of water containing heavy metals into the ground. The contaminated groundwater seeped into the wells in Delton. The federal government helped by installing wells and pumps by Pleasant Lake Road to provide clean water to the residents of Delton. Around 1995, Barry Township upgraded the pipes and installed fire hydrants for future use. The location for a future water tower was selected at the end of Orchard Road, land deeded to Barry Township. An engi- I ■r J I I Mr -.H .j» ‘ « 9 A. .V II » I rj 9^ Wc warn relentless feedback frtwn ihc public,” McArthur &aid. “Relent­ less.” Jamie Brodbcck-Krenz, LPS board president said officials also needed to better clarify the concept of “stream­ lining” grade levels and condensing classes fh)m four to only three school buildings. I’ve heard that too, that it wasn't spelled ouL" Duits added. Brodbeck-Krenz said another mis­ step by the board might have been the failure to adopt a long-term master plan after voters defeated a $39 million proposal in August 2023, seeking to avoid past mistakes when voters in the Clarksville and Sunfield areas support­ ed funding requests to only sec schools there closed shortly afterwards. ** That’s because there was no longterm vision,” Brodbcck-Krenz said. “(But) that’s alt in the past. Wc need to move forward from that. “We’re thinking long tenn, not short term. We're thinking 30-40 years out she added. “I think that will help.” District voters also defeated a $64 million funding request in November 2022. To gain support and help voters un­ derstand the needs ofthe dislricL Brodbeck-Krenz said LPS officials need to first develop a long-term master plan, as well as a short-term strategic plan, before placing another bond request on the ballot. “I think people would appreciate that leadership from the district,” she said. “(But) at this point, I think it’d be irresponsible for us to go for a bond.” However, McArthur questioned how long the school district could wail, con­ sidering the needs of operating aging facilities such as the LECC. “What is our timeline for that build­ ing?” he said. “Can we keep it limping along for another two to three years, for four or five years?” While understanding the need to pass a bond proposal. Trustee David Burd said he was concerned the school district has already gone to voters once too often. “I think we all see il as a necessity,” Burd said. “They’ve said ‘no’ three times. “When my kids ask for candy four times, 1 get frustrated.” While the needs still exist, officials at Lakewood Public Schools arc going to wail before going back to voters for a fourth vote on any potential bond proposal to fund repairs and updates at the school district’s facilities. Superintendent Jodi Duits asked members of the LPS Board of Educa­ tion on what direction they'd like to take regarding a possible bond proposal at their regular meeting Monday. Aug. II, at the Lakewood High School Media Center. The discussion comes just a few months after district voters rejected a $30.2 million request in a special election on May 6. According to district officials, the failed proposal would have funded a variety of upgrades at the LPS* three primary school buildings, including renovations or reconfiguration of main entrances, replacing boilers and other HVAC improvements, reconfiguration of classroom space, roof upgrades or replacements, a new playground for third- through fifth-graders at the mid­ dle school, and a new track and fencing, as well as replacement of the tennis courts al Lakewood High School. The proposal also called for the closure of the century-old Woodland school building, which cunently serves as the home of the Lakewood Early Childhood Center. Closure of early elementary school would have, in turn, led to a shift of students and grade levels at LPS’ three remaining school buildings. “I’m looking for input from the board, possible directions,” Duits said Monday night. Before going back to voters, Trustee Adam McArthur said district officials need to have a longer, in-depth “run­ ning discussion” to get the needed feedback to rally support for another bond request. McArthur said LPS officials seem< ingly ignored larger economic factors facing district residents when deciding to place the proposal on the ballot. “Those are things we cannot ignore in our situation,” he said, adding LPS officials needed to seek feedback “from every channel” possible before devel­ oping another bond request. ■ -< 9^^ * .A^aaki. ► '.' - X A I kr>; w I* t 4 z * -Z. >< ‘if* 4 ** I > ■'f .Zi M '■ ■»’' iS' i 'r- < ' I •' it'' * f •*^ » -• • » > * <4 t * * • V** •¥ • '- r I' I I 1 \ I , »• r* •* at-* ft .• * r 1 J' J* (* IF /• » ^S> - 5 > n *» r <* .. 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Township officials say more room is needed for community expansion, with the water system presently near capacity. •T’ s4»; V A >,‘<t 14' A I * V I, If I * I I I i 4 « * * < J r 1 . »w ** • J I >., 4* ^•4 Aft ? '-U> ■ THE MOSTTRUSTED NAME IN ROOFING .;»:'<r . ►• ■ □ □ « - ¥*•***■■ *x iF V f .. I / i 3 «r , fX •< ,• ■t r.*-? I !K u.ddfl * ► I I .1 0V •» II A «• Staff Writer BM E LPS officials to delay possible bond request Dennis Mansfield ♦* 11 4 ‘ I IBM li^ I I »W J WWW HasfingsOanner com ...... . .• ..s^_ ««..._ f/ 1 I 1 I a ! .,v <“ 'a 'I 1L J �I r ‘ P-E hASTKSS DAMHCli WWW Ho stings Bonner com i & Community leaders, residents start planning for country’s 250th anniversary I & v' I « ■ ** . A ar Leib Wood Cortrtxrtmg Wnter 1V A t 14, I i •^r -ii* j i : "4. < 't' * A ■s ■ 4 ’la. ■’o. I V1 .*<51'/ ' w J J i n Wk 'Si- r J s a 5 » f r > “e., I <r- :v X > ft f 1 r* ■X' ■X S . M j ♦ , x; c- • > 1 Us r 1 1 ■ I I I >s ) : S ‘U fe.': , ’ , r I. ■( t i M I f 0 •I r ! ‘ I 1 f r * “ft f. { 2^^ I f « t * ^5^ ; a o s ♦ 9 t 'M. » 5 J I ^4 t p I rf .A ^9 j *1 If < 'i, s i t t i * t I ■t: f > 1 V * 4. ; ( r I Dtou I * «• ■' 3*fr •1'1 9 4 ■tl" as-?: • f f f * * 1 u:. * «8f«!S9 j .MorcthanadozEncominnih leaden and tmerested residents met a Two or Three Together in Nashville on Tuesday, Aug. 5, to begm planning the village's celebration of the cotattry's 250ih amivenan coming up in 2026. Those in aoendance tossed arotni ideas to celebrate the anniversary throughout 2026 and tentatively set the dale for the cuiminaboo of those fes* ti%itie for the second w edtend of July. .Most of the details are still to be determined, but organizers said they want to go big. According to initial discussions on Tuesday , people can look forw ard to a full t^y - or possibly two day's - of games, ceremonies and entertainmem. Organizers hope to include the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post, MOOville, the Sunfield Curtenius Guard of the Sons ofUnion Vrterans. arvl as many other local organizations and businesses as possible in the celebratioa A key element of the celebration will be honoring local American Res olutiorH ary War veteran Sgt John Quick, who IS buried in Quaker Cemetery, a short distance south of town. “John Quick actually crossed the Delaware with George ashington,” said Kcrmii Douse, president of the Nashvillc Michigan Area Historical Society. He also wcnl to the Battle of Trenton, and he spent the w inter at Valley Forge. Douse said Quick moved to the Nashvillc area in the 1840s, roughly 20 years before it was incorporated as a village. According lo Douse, two of Quick's descendants are planning lo come to Nashville for the anniversary' celebra­ V r I •’ar* ,11 Commtrty teaoers and rteresied residents g^nereo at Two or Three Togettier r Nashvfc on Tuesday. Aug 5. (0 begr plannng ne vtfage^ cetebr^xxi d the 250n amtwersary of the foindng of the United Stales r Wood village celebrated its sesquiccntennial. Douse said they have expressed interest in coming back to be part of the edebrmion next July ard will try to i < I | bring the Sons of the American Revohition color guard w ith them. Nashville Village President Mike Keny on said the discussion of w hat to do for the anniversary cffliK up over coffee with Douse and his wife, Dcbbc, i I e V ! i ! earlier this y ear. Ue started talking about it, and we said, ‘Let's get something going for the VillagcofNashvillc for2026.*" Kenyon said. “So. we put a small steering committce together. We had maybe four meetings, as our Steering committee, and we pul a few things in place," he added. "Now it’s lime lo get the whole town involved, kind of like verv similar lo what we did for the sesquicenlennial." Tena Nassif has been appointed sec­ retary of the planning committee, and Kallen Swift has been appointed trea­ surer. A couple of subcommittees w ere also established at Tuesday's gathering. The next planning meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. at Two or Three Togcihcr on Tue^y, Sept 9. Douse said he hopes lo sec more people get involved as the planning process continues. 7Z3C >5 I 2Sal«lt)r^ _ » *- i ttt * -* 'I I Fehsenteld ( L CrccL HerinvolvxancrttwithKCChasoontinued since then, with Murphy celebrating 30 sears with the institution this month. 1 signed up as a guest student and I just loved ic I loved the commtmitv collece vibe — just that whole idea that a kx of professors arc professknais w ithin the oommunin * , and this w bridge betw ecn academia and a career," Murphy said. After a few months as a guest student at KCC, Murphy got w ind of a new KCC loc^on being built in Hastings. The KCC Fehsenfeld Center will celebrate its 30th birthday next summer, w ith construction being completed in 1996 Murphy has been along for the entire ride. "As ihe Fehsenfeld Center approaches its 30lh anniversarv next vear. I'm reminded of w hat a blessing it is to have this learning inaitution in our town. Communitv colleges change lives, and I’m proud to be part of this w onderful tradition," Murphy said. Before her move to Hastings, Murphy earned her bachelor of arts in secondary education and history , minoring in English, from Hillsdale College in 1995. Murphy said she was able to take on an adjurKt instructor role al KCC around ihe same time the Fehsenfeld Center was wrapping up constnKiion. She taught nighttime tran­ sitional English classes while working on her master's degree. After earning her master's in adult and higher education with an English empha­ sis from Grarxi Valley State University in 2008, Murphy transitioned into leaching freshman composition, which she still leaches at the Fehsenfeld Center today . She has another role these days, loo, serving as the Fehsenfeld Center assistant siiKC 2017. In the oftice, Murphy helps students w ith enrollment, financial aid, scheduling, registration, technology access and more. A w earer of many hats, she also hosts a •A •«v •> N’ •• * ’*^^8’PS48 i she wanted to get invohed with her new comnwnity. Growing up near the campus of HiUsdalc College, her next move was a no-brainer. "I thought w dL one ofthe first things you can do when >w mo\^ to a new place is take classes at the local college, Miffph) said. Mirphy signed up as a guest studertf at Kello^ Community College in Battle .• ..d^ 2026 Ptalo by KELLOGG □ 4, 3^ IR I MBS 1 5Mien Maggie Murphy moved to Bsry County in 1995. she knew right aw^ thi f 1 MM..* A' MMlyMacleod EdHof *» tion. Although neither of the descendants are local, they came with the Sons of the American Revolution lo rededicate their great-great-great-grandfather’s gravestone in 2019, the week after the b ■*> 3 Local educator marks 30 years’ involvement with KCC 4 Li Thursday, August 14, 2025 0 't'. • M*** I* Maggte Murphy is celebratir^ 30 years of teachr^ arxi leamrg at Kettogg CommLnity (3o8ege this morrth Most of her career has taken place al the coHege^ Fehsenfeld Center in Hasnngs Ptioto by Moify Madeod writing lab once a w eek. "One of the nice things here at the Fehs­ enfeld Center, wc'ie generalists. We know the basics of every department, and so we're a greau one-stop shop for customer service. They can come in, and they might have things they need addressed in three different departments, arxJ w e can al least get the ball rolling for them," Murphy said. Throughout her career. Murphy has taught al every KCC location and seen generations of students succeed. What I love about (the Fehsenfeld Center) is while we've seen alt the tech advancements over the past 30 years, the thing that hasn’t changed here is the learning community," Murphy said. "Ev­ ery sentester. I walk in here and y ou have students here study ing logelher for exams. You have students stopping in the oftia* to share, ‘Oh, Mrs. Murphy . I need help with this paper!’ or ‘What’s a thesis statement? How do I write this?’ And dien diev come in later and say. ‘I got a B-plus!' "And then my favorite is running into them in the community' y ears later, sharing their carver updates, their family - a lol of them become leaders in tlic commu­ nity'. That’s just a great continuous cycle of people coming in and giving to the community, helping each other. And liien ihev come back and become leaders in die community. See EDUCATOR on 5 »* t * 4 w ■a^ Sib ’ “ IWtsaiiaiaat , ftiftSE -"a.- —- .. ,, *. Financial iHunkWatii .-L •. M J ilsaidfe'irtl FOCUS® J 9t- r r'W> -w * . sM. 4 1 •' r .1 TM? •*< 4 / • *> k •* . V* 4 Be* - jiecB0Sftt S?S«IK *• •MH* Pivrided by the Burry County offices of Edwurd Jones X I*. Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP ® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 «I • Aft - T * ft I J < 1 A 1 1 Ifyou expect higher spending or pensions. The higher this I the “4% rule" when it comes in the early years of retire- percentage, the more con.ser- ; to retirement. The idea is mcnl. you may need to adjust vativc you may want to be simple: After you retire, you your withdrawal rate or plan with withdrawals. withdraw 4% of your invest- to reduce spending later to And don’t forget the IRS. | ment portfolio each year. In If you're draw ing from a tra- * theory, this helps ensure your balance things out Your financial flexibility holism and had used marijuana to deal savings last for your lifetime. matters too. If you have less with previous work-related injuries. He did not ask for this disorder." Uhilc this rule can be a help­ wiggle room with your ex­ need to take required mini- { I mum distributions (RMDs) ful starting point, it’s not a penses. rely heavily on your once you reach age 73. Your । Walsh said. But Schipper said alcoholism should not be an excuse for a person to commit a crime, nor should it be compared to any real" diseases, such as cancer. “I just think that's an offense to peo­ ple with real diseases." the judge said. That's not what (alcoholism) is. "He chose to drink that day and he chose to drive," he added. "And, he put people at risk. He killed someone." Schipper stated he wanted to reinstate Handley's original sentence for 10-15 years in prison, believing it was appro­ priate. However, he said he believed the state court would simply reassign the case to another court if he did so and did not want the local court to lose its oversight of the case. "I can disagree with it. but it is what it is," Schipper said. "It’s sad. "I don't know if this is grace for you," he added, in addressing Handley directly. "Il’s not coming from my heart." During Tuesday’s hearing, Handley stood to apologize to members of Fuller’s one-size-flts-all and it's portfolio for income or want RMD for any year i.s the ac- deflnitety not a substitute for to preserve wealth for your count balance as of the end : 8 plan tailored to your specif- heirs, a more conservative of the prior calendar year ic needs, wants and wishes. approach might be wise. In divided by a life expectancy I 1 ^'*41 I 1^ ■I il Fuller, who died in a fatal wreck caused by Handley, during his 2023 sentencing hearing. Handley was resentenced to 57 to 180 rrKinlhs in prison, with 938 days credit for time already served, during a hearing before Judge 5’ Michael Schipper on Tuesday. Aug. 12 File photo 1l < J f« . J I j i REDUCED ’ J fe I V 5^ Continued from Page 1 « •ft •i » ri ( m — * a 1 lj^ «> lU. I 4 ' •loti rr- ■ R] t («• • «l ft. r 4 < <r i >- • * • 5 1 > i »» { y* 11 * 4 I 4* I r f J Schipper with a photo of Fuller at the start of Tuesday's hearing. "I have to speak for the (Fuller) fam­ ily." Payne 5aid. "They want you to remember that just isn’t a name. "This did not just take the life of a good man; it tixik a whole family," she added. "To them, he was very much murdered. • ft They feel strongly abc^ul that. According to Payne, Handley still needed to be held responsible for Full­ er's death, having allegedly been found "highly intoxicated" and "with drugs in his system" al the time of the fatal crash. "This was not an accident," Schipper said. "Il was (Handley’s) decision to drink and his decision to drive. “Il wasn't murder. It wasn't an acci dent," the judge added. "It w as something in between." Fuller's wife, Kim. said that drinking was a "lifesty le" for Handley and ques­ tioned whether he’d change, even after being sentenced to prison. "I'm not OK," she added. "1 got sen•ft tenced to life. Schipper apologized to her and the Fuller family “for the whole system" that he said reduces the loss of a family member to a number. "Is 15 years enough?" he said. "It’s not going to seem right." However, Handley's defense attorney, Susan Walsh, said he suffered from alco«» ^'.■4 k f* I j A Does the 4% rule still make sense , for your retirement? You may have heard of Scott Handley of Middleville turns and apologizes to the family of Matthew I I I a r, I I I i ■ r Kevin Beck. AAMS™ CFP® Financial Advisor 400 W. State St.. Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPf 4 A > * a * .1? U' t f' ‘ I' . •tf I f fryl I, « z. ir-. ✓ / ft* ftft family, slating he couldn't express the grief and remorse he felt since the fatal crash. I’m very, very sorry," Handley said. ftft I'm hoping you someday can accept my apology." Il was not a sentiment that was well-re­ ceived by Kim Fuller. "Today is not your day,” she said. ftft ditional IRA or 401(k), you’ll scenario, factor according to the IRS. withdraw in retirement de­ your portfolio withdrawals These RMDs need to be ac- pends on factors like when you retire, if you'll work part may be met from interest counted for in your strategy. The bottom line? The 4% ! The truth is. how much to this conservative and dividends. Think of your I time, how long you expect retirement to last your lifestyle withdrawal rate as existing on rule is a useful starting point i a spectrum from more con- but it’s just that goals, inflation and whether scrvaiive to less conservative, ing point. A good financial you want to leave a flnan- with your personal situation advisor can help you build a cial legacy to heirs. So. the determining where you land. strategy that reflects your age, Then there’s inflation. A your goals and your full fl* strategy usually nancial picture. By revisiting in­ your plan regularly and stay­ Let’s start with age. The creases in withdrawals to ing flexible, you’ll give your­ 4% rule is often based on keep up with rising costs — self the best shot at turning 1 someone retiring at 65 and about 2.75% per year. Bui your savings into a secure, expecting to live until about you don’t need to lake a raise flilfllling retirement. 92. But if you retire earlier, just because the calendar says This article was written by you may want your portfolio so. If the markets have had a Edward Jones for use by y’our to stretch further. In that case, tough year or you don’t need local Edward Jones Finan- you might need to start with a the extra income, it might be cial Advisor. low er withdraw al rate, maybe smart to skip an increase. Be- closer lo 3%. And ifyou retire ing flexible can improve the later, you might safely with­ chances your money will last. Edward Jones, its employ- draw a little more — perhaps Il’s also important to un­ ees and financial advisors ; 4.5% lo 5% — depending on derstand what’s known as cannot provide tax or legal 4% rule should be viewed as more of a guide than a strict well-built rule. includes your flnancial situation. small annual your “portfolio reliance rate n Edward Jones, I You should consult advice. * your attorney or qualified tax also plays a big role. Arc you ment income comes firom advisor regarding your situa- planning to travel the world your investments versus other iipn. or spend more time at home? sources like Social Security Your retirement lifestyle — how much of your retire 1 .•? ♦ • z 1 r, ft* V. K * 1« 4 Member SIPC 1 - a start- I I �ft .! I Thursday, August 14, 2025 4 WWW HostingsBanner com 1 < ( rl I c 5s r I 9 • t F .4? ;tl 1 { 4 I ? I 1 I > I I1 BANNER 1 * t rh£ J F I SI £ i*’ 4 I I J 9 k k I1 I s < r 4r R I I t I T I ) i I f I n I •l 4 < J I I V > 'A •**•••** I Mt Barry County Brewfest returns to downtown Nashville for the second time in the event's history. It wilt run in conjunction with the M66 Unique Antique Flea Market Saturday, Aug, 16. Brewfest and its joyous volunteers (pictured) were last in Nashville in 2019 File photo > ! I *aiV*.* . ■ 1^1 < •w 4 X i t we I ^|h a'' E ■ .» $ V X A • • Z * Ik A ..» •— - i Brewfest pours into Nashville Saturday Brett Bremer Sports Edrtor The beverage list is finally settled. The volunteer list is nearly full. The ninth annual Barry County Brewfest opens al noon Saturday, Aug. 16, in downtown Nashville. Tliis is the second lime the Barrv County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance (BCCEDA, traveling adult beverage festival will be in town. It last hit the streets of downtown Nashville in 2019. The Barry County Brewfest was first held in Middleville in 2016, and currently rotates each year between Nashville, Hastings, Middleville and Delton. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at mibarry.com/ brewfest/. Tickets are $30 (plus some online fees) or $40 at the event. Being that volunteers are granted entry into the event after their shift, there continues to be no lack for vol­ unteer help according to BCCEDA business manager Kim Martin, The group of volunteers this summer in­ cludes members of the Maple Valley Junior High football program. Event organizers like to get a local group to help with the event teardown at the end of the day. Martin said Maple Valley Athletic Boosters president Tai Gearhart suggested the middle school fdotball program as it is looking to fundraise to help pay for bussing to games this fall. The chamber will make a donation and also allow the football program to take the returnable cans and bottles from the event to collect the deposit. The Maple Valley Athletic Boost­ ers will have a big part in the day’s festivities hosting a food tent along­ side Brewfest with plans to s,ecve items like hot dogs, chicken wings and french fries. The Brewfest is being held in conjunction with the 66 Unique Flea Markel along M-66 in Nashville Sat­ urday. That event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an antique tractor show as well as food vendors, music and the three antique shops in downtown Nashville will be open downtown visitors loo. “We do this because we wanna bring people into different parts of Barry County, and hopefully in doing that they’re gonna visit the business in the area... Hopefully some of the restaurants in Nashville get some foot traffic from Brewfest. Hopeful­ ly, some of the stores get some foot traffic from Brewfest. That is what we’re hoping for from it. Then again, it gets people from other parts of the state or di fferent places into the Barry County area.’’ Live music will be performed by SilentBark during the Brewfest. Martin said the event is up from 35 beverage vendors to 38 this summer - with a Michigan focus as usual and a special emphasis on local breweries and the like including places like Walldorff Brewpub, Glass Creek Winery and Brewery and Gull Lake Distillery. The big boys will be there too with offerings from Founders, Bell’s, New Holland Brewing Co., Short’s, etc. A local addition to the line-up this year is Brothers Brew a non-alco­ holic brewery based out of Hastings with a mission to provide alco­ hol-free options while also putting an emphasis on helping veterans through the business. Brothers Brew beverages on the menu include their signature hoppy “Icy Hops” as well as “Pink Mist,” a hibiscus and lime forward beverage. While the ninth Brewfest is just a few days away, plans are already underway for the tenth to come to Hastings Aug. 8, 2026. I IT J ♦ ♦♦ ♦ T « ^'***<11 4 * i'' ■ I t*** ■. "S. 'w> The solar building houses the solar conuols and generator Barry Township maintenance technician Jim Wensel completed construction on the shed this summer. Big C Lumber in Delton donated materials for the building . rx‘ 'O‘>' I I* . J e*. i-Jr L M < J w* X ' i. L ff t s i »* i* M f A I t t ft t 5? i 4 * *» Jr f 4. ■ t-. < % i- f rF 5* / r* 1*' I a f. > I 4 % r c I 1S>I^ «* ' f * »«r iS •4 r* m e <y < . - . - iSflE* * I I J I ) t Bl I *1. »**** r r ». 1 , ■■SS M ,«* • »» ■* 1 Ii6ses!« ’ •dfflfbska? Tr.« I / 1 I J ( * la aain** «d 4-aSJ 1 r ? f J u S!J» ggst 3 I Tony Spall from Central Tank Coatings painted the white letters “DELtON" on the water tower sphere. The tower stands 135 feet tali, and the tank will hold 200,000 gallons of water. 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RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1961 I d «Closed-Cell Foam insulation THE • Line Repair Licensed by State of Michigan #96-001-2 The water tower will not only provide long-term expansion capabilities but also benefit current and future business­ es and residential housing. According to Bower, grants have been unsuccessfully pursued over the years. However, after COVID-19, American Tuesday at Noon Af£IV Services offered in 2025 ------------------------- Bonded -------------------------- TOWER <x BANNER Extra long hose to protect your lawn ’ Land Clearing STi Continued from Page 2 S^tic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned K K Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds became available for water, sewer and broad­ band infrastructure projects. Enough money became available for the water tower in Barry Township. The project’s cost is S1.4 million, and the township has SI .7 million to spend in ARPA funding. Barry Township officials agreed to purchase the refurbished water tank at a regularly scheduled board meeting on May 9,2023. > i I I r ‘i 1 1 I . 1 I I 4 i I tl ..^i& . . i »*. 1- >?a^»------- » I ^1 t I X V �-- HP 1 T ?> 17 1 . nHaoH » 'SO?- nofi^ Is .to : Concert series begins to wrap up 2025 schedule I0 I Hastings Live is starting to wrap up its 2025 summer concert series. This week will be the end of our weekly schedule and on Aug. 22 and 23, the annual end of summer celebra­ tion - Hastings Summerfest - will take place,” said Steve Hoke, arts and events coordinator for the City of Hastings. Those two days of entertainment will not let you down. John Ball Zoo is bringing their trav­ eling zoo to the Thomapple Plaza’s u Playing at the Plaza” children’s series on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. John ' Ball Zoo offsite programs allow every­ one to learn about wildlife conservation through hands-on learning experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to see up to four different animals. John Bal 1 ’s trained educators will teach about natural history, individual stories, and conservation measures. Friday at the Fountain” on the Barry County Courthouse lawn will feature Matthew Ball starting at noon on Aug. 15. “Matthew presents live music fun with a fresh boogie-woogie piano twist to classic American songs we all know and love from yesteryear, movies and pop culture,” Hoke said. “His performances are family-friendly and for all ages.” Hastings Live returns to Thomapple Plaza at 7:30 p.m, on Friday, Aug. 15, when The Women of Country lake the stage to take the audience on a steel-gui­ tar filledjoumey, with music from iconic female country music royalty such as Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Hastings Live guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. A con- 1 < >4 V. r '4 t I if i - 'J i 1 i fa «si»«f •• • . 1 c .f ♦ •we# ^3 ooe a9 4 t ¥. r ? i ’to *; . 1 t r ' 0<x\ It " I a 'IS I, ♦ te * 4, . ,-'fa •«' a *, ft 8X1 ■* 'SI *1, br I 1 I i4' ft it Ki * /• J r3 H Mk e.jp p 1 /T’ ^ ) ' V ■ 3i . .. L . I I 1 <1 . Hi J t w J 4 to < Hi Bi I ri t r. nt: > I - J 9 I 4 k I ■5* Ifa * erffJ fl »» —« I i /MjtT A 'n.. ■•’J K /fjj'-s'f'MB rari-^W Jj 41 -A 1 I f ♦ . 2 t ■7 s ■i« OTi ‘ "4; >RilByafiA r 9'- 7 >■ i 4 ..:r I /./I Ma- I BUYING WALNUT. HARD maple, . r* » Matthew Ball, the Boogie Woogie Friday, Aug, 15. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. John Ball Zoo brings the zoo to the k ** I Thornapple Plaza’s “Playing at the I Plaza children’s series on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 11 a m Courtesy photos cession-stand, operated by volunteers from Hastings Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, will be open for evening perfor­ mances. Smoking, vaping, non-service ani­ mals and outside alcohol are prohibited. There is no rain venue for Hastings Live. Unless there is thunder/lightning, each show will be held as scheduled. Hastings Live is made possible through support from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, National Endow­ ment for the Arts, and donations from Barry County Lumber, the Baum Family Foundation, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Highpoint Community Bank and other local businesses. — DM Leila Wood ■ ♦ ' t V 8 The Nashville Michigan Area Historical Society will host a bake sale fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 16, during the ninth annual Barry County BrewFest. NMAHS members plan to be set up in front of their headquarters at 208 N. Main St. from 9 a.m. until the baked goods sell out. According to NMAHS president Kermit Douse, organizers are pleased to have a handful of people who have committed to donate baked goods for 3-: J.. i; •1 W't rt I I ) I ’ 7 If ' I I * t / J 1 i fl# I u T- flCi -I ’ I to. V*^ . t > 4 I (4vWmi‘v* «' 'TC?; - r. I I J T • « r ' « H • ! ;• w riXM M I - 4 I to IC" to totoWM* the sale. And, while preparations for the event are going well, Douse said he hopes more people will join in the effort in the coming week. The fundraiser is being organized by NMAHS member Carol Simon with the help of Zelma Cheeseman Geary, who has experience with the Kalamazoo Farmer’s Market and has been a valuable resource in the plan­ ning process. Anyone who wants to support the NMAHS with a donation of baked goods may contact Douse by calling 517-582-0481. Contributing Writer I I.. it*** 4 ’I* I <to / ’ DO YOU REMEMBER? r f i to ■■■■■to toM»to«* ? • •<* to .ilii ft f ♦A to** I I • 1 I. X«. r ■ £ •) f L S..•kSf?.’ I ??r 1 I 4■ c• V .1 K 4 !J R >« I > 9 » * J s •c 4 I I r I I4’ I L r^’ r. 1 V. 9 L yfc ■ sft 1.* V The Women of Country is set to feature Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame members during its upcoming performance on Friday. Aug. 15, at Thornapple Plaza, as part of the 2025 Hastings Live Summer Concert Series. CONTRACT Continued from Page 1 from Haslett High School in 1994 and attended Lansing Community College and Central Michigan University for teaching. Duits later went to Michigan State University, earning a degree in educational administration. None of the school board members present at Monday’s meeting com­ mented before approving the motion to extend Duits’ contract. “Lakewood Public Schools is bless­ ed to have a thoughtful caring leader who is committed to the distinct long term,” Brodbeck-Krenz said after­ ward. “The board is pleased to extend Superintendent Duits’ contract and we look forward to working with her for years to come.” NOTICE - PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Barry County Treasurer will offer tax- reverted real estate at public auction online at www.tax-sale. info. The first auction will be held on August 26th, 2025 from 10:00am to 7:00pm EDT. Bids can also be placed up to 30 days in advance on the website. Assistance is available for those without computer or internet access. Incomplete or voided sales from the August 26th, 2025 auction, if any, will be re-offered on September 26th, 2025 from 10:00am to7:00pm EDT. Unsold tax reverted real estate from either of the previous auctions, if any, will be re- offered on October 31st, 2025 in a sealed- bid auction. All bids must be placed by 7:00 pm EDT for this final sealed-bid auction. Answers to common questions about the auction process and additional information can be found at www. tax-sale.info/faq For more information and to view a list of the properties be­ ing offered, please visit www.tax-sale. info or call 1-800-259-7470. Auction listings may also be available at the County Treasurer’s office. SILVER TO MODERN AGE Comic Collection! From 1960s classics to 2000s hits—Marvel, DC, Image and indie titles with key issues, vibrant covers, timeless super­ hero adventures for every collector! , BidltMi.com. 313-600-545.1 CAMPERS/RVS 1 i 1 toS' 3 is 1988 AVIAN Model X 34’ RV for sale. Murphy’s students come from all walks of life, she said. In the past 15 years, she has seen a particular increase in local high school students taking advantage of dual enrollment options. “I also see a lot of students that are the traditional first semester (students) out of high school. ?\nd, my favorite, and I decid­ ed to get my master’s degree in this... I love teaching night classes with adult learners. They are almost like teaching assistants in the classroom. They set the tone, they are this mature presence in the classroom, and it builds on that learning community where they take younger students under their wing—and then the younger students help them, especially with the tech, ifthey need a little bit of a brush-up on the tech,” she said. Murphy reminds her students often that theirtime at KCC can be used as a stepping stone for any institution in the United States — even ones like Harvard University. “We are literally a stepping stone,” she said. “I tell my students, this class could be a stepping stone to Harvard, if that’s where you want to go. And here, it’s just a jiwt i"’ AUCTIONS Continued from Page 3 I « 15th, and 16th. 9am-6pm. 1900 Boul­ der Dr. Hastings. Come treasure hunt at our huge end-of-summer yard sale! We are cleaning out everything from closets to the garage and storage units. We will have furniture, clothing, toys and games, and so much more! EDUCATOR ** » '7,; i A k*-. 1 HUGE YARD SALE August 14th. ¥ NMAHS bake sale set for Aug. 16 2-AMIT ■ iSt ’‘*^8W Mb* ’’▼w ■’^4 , GARAGE SALES 'u- E I '' WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. 4 "7’fa i4 and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterty Logging 269-8187793. Kid, brings music to alt on the Barry County Courthouse lawn at noon on - *S» 4 CLASSIFIEDS TREE SERVICE u s 5 TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 n •l W- L. *« I ntdbaay s /< i * r rKHiK ... 191,•Bto b/ti I0ti cfsrt uat I Thursday, August 14, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com Updated plumbing. New tires. Needs TLC. $8,000 OBO. 269-993-2529 THANKS TO YOU ALL who helped us cele­ brate our 65th wedding anniversary, THANK YOU. May God bless you all. The Neils few miles away from where you live. And what a gift to have that in town,” Murphy encourages anyone interested in taking a course at KCC to make a list of their interests. She said the academic advisors are happy to discuss pathways with learners of all ages and backgrounds. “One of the things I learned while I was at Hillsdale, my mentor, who was telling me about Westward Expansion, said that a big portion of the history of this country can be tied to the study of family, church and local community,” Murphy said. “And when I think of that message from him, 1 think of KCC and that KCC and the local community is part ofthat continued growth we see in this great country.” 1> b>>. > 1 > Tyden Park - Saturday, Aug. 23 I f^'.«' w I t .UAbB s % Hl to A TEACHABLE MOMENT *1 if Th* I M J — BANNER AUG. 13, 2020 — A I tt IZ' '■ « I I f to Deere dealership in Hastings seemed like a parent next to its child (which just so I .J I ... 1 fV I mF'. I ( 1 khr.. •4 •ft MEMOHAL 11 ? » T With students preparing to go back to school, the tractor parked outside the John :p happens to be a lawn mower). Time to learn how to handle farm fields so you can grow up and do some useful work, that big parent seems to be saying. Sadly, the lawn mower sat there in silence because it was, in fact, just a lawn mower. We can n J J’ . A«» lit'-; J. •H* 1 J ill D I* i -v»; 1 ♦ ’5 I ‘e*? «> f -I* ■I T' i.V , • Ifs time to start your Holiday Quilts 1 ' < « .'•'V .1 < V' -to J* / t I 1 • 108” Backs - Wide Variety • Gift Certificates Available • Thread, Zippers, Trims, etc. I 1 -r M 3 J aA. 3 1^1 • • j I » •ft g ft Regtiter online now through August 18 on the events page at mibarryxom File photo •W’ w 4. let it in on a little (no pun intended) secret: Mowing lawns is useful work, too. g ' 4 4 I j I .ft 1 1 i 4 / IHEHASTI F BANN » lesus loves You "f QUESTIONS: ASK US... 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HASTINGSBANNER.COM 4^- > f Judy Burkhart Judy Burkhart, 89, passed away Sunday morning. August 10, 2025, after a long and fruitful life as a wife, mother, (great) grandmother, friend, and teacher. Judy was born November 29,1935, and grew up on the family farm in Shelby, Ml, with her parents, Howard J. and Nedra Ann (Wing) Garver, and her younger sister, Linda. Due to an illness to her dad, she managed the fruit farm, including about 10-12 employees, throughout her high school years. After graduation from Shelby High School as valedictorian, Judy attended Western Michigan University, where she met her husband, Fred Burkhart. They married in September 1955, and started a family with the birth of John in October 1956, while still in Kalamazoo. They continued to build their family with two more boys, Scott and Bob, when Fred began teaching in Pinconning the following year. Judy taught part-time, and then full- time while the boys were young, and while working to get her degree from Central Michigan University. She achieved that degree in English and Remedial Reading in 1972, and taught with Fred at Pinconning. Fred and Judy retired, and in 1992 moved to Bellevue, Ml. There Judy enjoyed traveling the U.S. and abroad, visiting 'f 4 f ■'<4 Correction; In the Thursday, Aug. 1, edition of The Banner^ the article titled “Voters approve Delton Kellogg Schools operating millage renewal” errone­ ously stated “the state requires that non-homestead millages be voted on Europe, Mexico, Iceland, Canada, and every state except Hawaii. They especially enjoyed their trips to Alaska. Judy also raised Arabian horses, and loved literature and being with family. She especially enjoyed attending her grandkids and great-grandkids events. Judy was predeceased by her sister, Linda Garver, and grand­ daughter-in-law Karen Adijandra. She is survived by husband, Fred Burkhart, and sons, John (Demitra) Burkhart, Scott (Renee) Burkhart, and Robert (Sara) Burkhart, as well as seven grandchildren, and six great­ grandchildren. Daniel’s Funeral Home is taking care of preparations. A memorial will be held on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at Bellevue Methodist Church, 122 W. Capital, Bellevue. A celebration of Judy’s life will begin at 11:30 a.m., with a service beginning at 1:30 p.m. A light lunch will follow. In lieu of flowers a donation to Bellevue Methodist Church, 122 W Capital Ave. Bellevue, Ml 49021 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Nashville, conveniently located at 9200 E M79 Hwy, Nashville, Ml. For more information, please visit our website at vi/ww. danielsfuneralhome.net. every 5 years and that all school dis­ tricts levy at least 18 mills annually to secure their full per-pupil foundation allowance.” While districts must in­ deed levy at least 18 mills to secure their full per-pupil foundation allow­ ance, statute limits districts to levying only up to 18 mills. We regret the error. Worship Togeth er f X »r T. Jk Hastings. 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree Kevin Joseph Kurr, age 73, of Hastings, Ml passed away Monday morning, Aug. 4, 2025, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Ml. Kevin was born in Hastings on June 7,1952, the son of Thomas E. Kurr and Dorothy G. Kurr. He remained in the Hastings area all his life. Kevin worked in machine repair at Viking Corp, for 44 years until his retirement in 2017. Kevin enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and spending time with his kids, grandkids, and many friends. Kevin truly understood the power of a good laugh and used it generously, whether it was to brighten a day or simply sharing a life moment. Kevin is survived by his sister, Pam (Stuart) Sanders; daughter Kelly (Tim) Voshell; son, Kevin Kurr II (Crystal); daughter, Katilyn (Grant) Harville; grandchildren, Aubree, Kaiden, Grace, Jozzlyn, Grant J, Jerin, Justin; nieces/ LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Pastor Tod Shook 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Wednesdays - Bible Study Pastor Scott Price. Phone: - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Website: 269-948-0900. School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. Life Group 6:30 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN Roger CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. (Children Kindergarten-5± Worship 10 a.m. Nursery Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- p.m. 8609. Bible Study 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- Wednesday night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Sieve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday a.m. Sunday. Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: A Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 I I I 1 E I I 4 t U I J t 1 * I I i I <>-rl / * I S' b I’l 1 T *.X t I J I » JI .r 4 T j tl HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY r I SCHEDULE I i .-'•ydk' Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Join the Summer Reading Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day, log your days and win prizes. Pick up your prizes at the library any time. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, Aug. 14 - Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches a 1955 film starring James Dean and Natalie Wood, 5 p.m. A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies. Friday, Aug. 15 - Friday Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons. 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; Youth Garden Club. 3:30 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. . r »* :I t * » ' T H r s I 5 I r f 1 * 't * r I? r I LU hYBbaentaeW .-■■I LO' JUtj . t i; J r «r-0T’ ‘ V nr 1 I 3 I I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 1 HotUneltoob&Eqo^meiit 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 f 1 I I I 1 M « i h . A --V' -, j 1 I 1 J t 1 Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk: “Mnoomin maan’gowing; The Gift of Mnoomin" by Brittnay Luby; illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley: translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. A seed is a gift to the future and a story you can hold. Follow the journey of mnoomin, or wild rice seed, as it encounters the wetland animals that prepare its way and the people who harvest it. Hike the trail and discover the forces that keep a wetland ecosystem balanced for mnoomin. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Aug. 1-31 — Walk the Planets. Take a hike around our solar system. Visit each planet and discover the solar system that surrounds Earth with a free, self-guided hike on the green trail. Thursday, Aug. 14 — Stroll and Read Foam Party, 3-5 p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Close 4 I out the summer by bringing the family to play in foam, eat some ice cream, choose a free book, explore local preschool options and visit with community organizations. Thursday, Aug. 14 —Social Hike, 6-8 p.m. Join the Institute for a free social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one. Water is required to hike — this is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. This is a 2.1-mile hike that is open to all. Thursday, Aug. 21 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for a free social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one. Water is required to hike — this is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. This is a 2.3-mile hike that is open to all. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. I 1 ) 4 II - . L i •< 1 I I I I i i t fl ( » I I I 4 J I > * 1 1 7 > ! A • • V I 1 1 J ) 1 ♦ 3l 7-u ?. I, A I t •1 ,1 i3r’9?’p I ; I Wi • -1" 3^-- . f t- 4 . .. ; I y r3 ^•5 i I’Sv >wr ■’•I I 1 ■ jf L I. X'' I I ! •.» I 4^ ^<1 I «• L -. - J * I S-'I i 1 t * 4 > J «<• t ‘5 •Tt I* I h > SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS "V J k Ci'A Your personal my Social Security Account is for every stage of your life HILLARY HATCH Social Security Administration Your personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your life. You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to take advantage of it. With an account, you can conduct much of your Social Security business online. For example, you can request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia). If you are not receiving benefits, you can use your personal my Social Security account to: • Get personalized retirement, spouse, or disability benefit estimates. • Get your Social Security Statement. • Get instant proof that you do not receive benefits. If you already receive Social Security benefits, use your account to: • Change your address. (Social Security benefits only) • Change your direct deposit infor­ mation. (Social Security benefits only) • Get instant proof that you do receive benefits. • Print your SSA-1099. Anyone can create their personal my Social Security account at ssa.gov/ myaccount. Hillary Hatch is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, or via email at hillary.hatch@ssa.gov. ! 4 --W i J •> 'h.... ■ I* I I > I f >4 *s I i I « ft K I > T p ' y j 'O V kJ 7i.i - . Xi A 3 If' *’bi It J .: f t Ui. U I u J *1 Ij •l 1 4 t ■o' S ! w 'A I •o I V w * •s I NX 4 * i 4 I' J A J’i k V Xs 4 k ’V V I 5 A. >• s w S’. Bi 1 1 { . ♦ e ♦ d t * I and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH ( I I School Youth Group; 6:30 Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service . r X I information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Kathy Smith. Sunday Pastor I I Those interested can register for these events and find more Sunday Morning Worship: 49046. T t-- I Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth &S. M-43), Delton, MI < 3' S’, n AUG. 14-21 203 N. Main. Pastor: 765, (comer of Milo Rd. o'; •t Director, Martha Stoetzel. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box * <>• I r i 1 I HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON r* r 4 I a <IA WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6 p.m. nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy; his brother, “Buck Tom, and sons, Shane and Shannon Kurr. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings. Guests are invited to remain at the funeral home immediately following the service for a luncheon and time of sharing. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Kevin's name to the Moose Lodge or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. s COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Aftermath ■iud iatani. m-^. 1 i Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Nursery. * « methodist.com. Pastor Brian and ? *5, t at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... P.O. Box 8, 1 5 Kevin Joseph Kurr »t • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., ■ a I I .A i I 1 �1 4 XU I J T 7 Thursday, August 14, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com t 1 \\ 5 TURNING BACK THE PAGES > I 3 ■ » ’■ '■'Si 'A THE VANISHING BRIDE: A quiet shift in wedding traditions J ll I 1 *c '^5 liiJW ; 1 many women to delay marriage or view it as one of many possible life choices. As a result, the idea of marriage as a universal rite of passage began to wane. With that, the public ritual of announcing the bride in the local paper began to fade as well. During the 1990s and 2000s, weddings became increasingly personalized and varied in form. Many couples chose outdoor settings, non-traditional ven­ ues or opted to elope. Some replaced the traditional wedding altogether with private civil ceremonies. This diversifi­ cation, combined with the rise of digital photography and online media, began to displace the formal bridal portrait as a public announcement. By the 2010s and into the 2020s, social media had largely supplanted local news­ papers as the primary platform for shar­ ing engagement news, wedding photos, and related milestones. Younger adults began postponing or opting out of mar­ riage altogether, citing career priorities, financial pressures or shifting views on tlie institution itself. At the same time, the decline of traditional rites of passage— weddings, obituaries, burials has affected how we document life events, posing a challenge to genealogists and cultural historians alike. The near-total transition to digital photography has further com­ plicated matters, as many images are never printed or easily lost to time. Despite these changes, the desire to celebrate love and union remains. In April 2006, Ever After Banquet Hall opened its doors at 1230 N. Michigan Avenue in Hastings to meet the evolving needs of modem couples. Founded by Kathy Carpenter and her daughter Nicole Linker, the venue offered an all-inclusive setting for weddings and community celebrations. In November 2023, the hall was reintro­ duced under new ownership as “Venue 1230.” Under the leadership of Yon Bucher and his staff, the venue continues to thrive—hosting 43 weddings in 2024 alone. They have an outdoor ceremony garden, a bridal and groom suite with full catering menus and a commercial kitchen. In tracing the quiet disappearance of brides from the pages of The Hastings Banner, we uncover more than a shift in publishing trends—we witness a transfor­ mation in how society marks and remem­ bers life’s most cherished milestones. What was once a shared celebration, cap­ tured in print and preserved for genera­ tions, has largely moved into fleeting dig­ ital spaces. While the traditions surround­ ing marriage have evolved to reflect new values and lifestyles, the absence of these public records leaves a noticeable void for those who value continuity, history and community memory. Fortunately, with archives like The Banner’s, we still have the means to honor the past and reflect on how customs—like wedding portraits—once helped define the rhythm and character of local life. David Miller is a moderator for the Hastings History’' Facebook group. DAVID W. MILLER Special to The Banner 1 Now you can quite literally “Turn Back the Pages” by visiting The Hastings Banner archive, accessible through the Hastings Public Library ’ s website at bar. lAfe tycountyhistoryportal.org. This resource offers digitized copies of The Banner and other local newspapers dating back to X X'' 1862. In the course of my research, one trend has become strikingly clear: the grad­ ual disappearance of bridal photographs from the pages of The Banner over time. In the decades prior to 1960, divorce carried a heavy social stigma. It was often regarded as a moral failing, and ’ b. : women in particular faced serious con­ •• sequences: diminished social standing, limited economic opportunity, and little legal recourse. These societal pressures helped reinforce marriage as a permanent and defining institution in a woman’s life. As a result, marriage was viewed with a JT sense of finality and public pride. By the early 1960s, marriage had ■ ■□t! become a near-universal milestone, especially among young adults. Brides were often in their early twenties, and weddings were seen not just as private commitments but as public celebrations. Wedding announcements and formal bridal portraits—frequently featuring a ;irr!< bride in a white gown—were staples of local Michigan newspapers. There was a J cultural expectation, especially in small towns and suburban communities, that i'PfiiD'-'// a wedding would be accompanied by a photograph in the paper. We have subscribed to The Hastings Banner since our college years. As new­ "W'-' lyweds living away at school, my wife ‘' J-L r< , . and I looked forward to finding The 71^ • OJz ' \ 4^1 < Banner in our mailbox each week. We .^■ng would turn immediately to the social pages to see the latest brides, elegantly posed in their gowns. In addition to the brides in gowns, there were engagement announcements and wedding licenses jii..jiWnnR' filed with the county clerk. During hie 1 960s and 70s, June was R sn* universally regarded as the “Wedding Month,” and it was not uncommon to see three or four local brides featured in a single issue. While ±e baby boom Io generation likely accounts for some of the 1 -X sheer volume of weddings during that era, J-'J Oj b/’MU UI the decline that followed points to deeper cultural shifts. Today, October weddings .-.-*!,??• •iniTf ' 3; i have become the preferred time of year. The graph displays the number of bridal I 1^* portraits published in The Banner during ±e month of June from 1960 through 1JIBW .4 1969, totaling 115. During that same i ' period, 319 marriage licenses were issued in Barry County for the month of June. This suggests that approximately 36% of brides during that decade were featured in the newspaper, their photographs cap-. I '' 1 turing not just personal joy but a commu­ .. .-uX 5i nity ritual. In more recent decades, those portraits have all but vanished. / BSOF*'”" I One charming tradition of that era was -.'.JUJfll I the post-wedding motorcade. Immediately .j: ) following the ceremony and reception, it was customary for ±e bridal party—and anyone who wished to join—to parade U. <• rv through town in a celebratory procession. •f?*” lib-’ Ui The newlyweds led the way, ±eir car adorned with streamers, handwritten signs and tin cans clattering behind. Until 1963, ,, -9*^ . /'r •' when the Soldiers and Sailors Monument . aa f J 1 O' •*: was relocated to Tyden Park, the caravan J ■’' t < i iijf '^(1 r .StV-I would often circle the monument at the J ; heart of town, horns blaring in joyful cho­ ' ■ '51 b ..., rus. If it happened to be a June wedding, ' _s. »r"J; you might have caught a glimpse of the r <» ■jv bride in a Cadillac convertible, her veil J Schiff 33 dancing in the summer breeze. J J. JAL' By the 1970s and into ±e 1980s, cultural tf J i values were shifting. The women’s move­ ment expanded access to higher education, as? iipjti §*2 and greater workforce participation led A '• •• I. I J •-* 1 II J« V\ I I■ t j!7' I <> > 1 tR i • * I J ( 'r T *c I >Js 4 j I . t r »i r •* 1 .i I I I I I 4. ' • ) ?-■- > I 9 4• j Ir [ •( Z' 1 I 1 r i /i J* * r*' t ► J ^>1*0 M J , I I I -5 n c- I “1 f t c 1 1 > *« * 1 4 I t I I I ■.; 'X I J ' ‘ ‘J .’i- I •l f I % 9 r 4 « i < 4 I I •J; J II I I )* » f I I •c «) 1 t ji J J ■* I I I d r I k I 4 i f I I t ) t a U.' •* t V f '"‘•M I I I I . J I ». t s I t ?'-U I I J,.. J r I > I r •- 4’ 1 T4 U } 'J (*» t I /f I I •V r ?» ft u f I CJl u> ? f I < f» •> e I < 1 4 Z i » I < J I 5 I I I i i f fj I « * V u J id! f 4h.' ’ u I J J r X.- ‘J; j,4 ..4 J ' L. r' V Ofl'' ’ J 'JJOf 1^- ► ’-J XJi I t I I I r 3' O ■ i S j. _ , iz ' 't I { JI I c- r ! !# > 1 k I **♦1 i j.Di 1 ‘J TI r; .jrx) jij’i.; I I ' I In i K f 4 n:? 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I I' I* J V d Bride's Photos Published in the Hastings Banner During June (1960-1969) » I J Z’ I < 11 [ f 1 / ■•••r (• I 4'i 4 17.5 -fn I I I J i« I I -r 15.0 • 0) c 3 O U ,4 Ib .5 1' - nb •r 'I a » I c <c GO c • ■a 4 10.0 •I z* if 4> 12.5 c I ■ I* t r- 1 -f-r• -TT 4 4 \ s I I Q. 7.5 in ...Xw.4 - "I • • ■f* 2 . o ir) 4 4 I ♦ • .. ■' •D •c tn 5.0 ■ • 1 ,f I 1 Sr J’.r / .t I C I 4 •0. 7 ••' * * >t 2.5 I u 1 r I J 4a ** 4 0.0 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1966 1967 1968 1969 Ar I. > JI 1 >■ I . .1 a ] •4 toT ! '■J r • za V I . a* rr t * < <■ >y Ax! ^4< 4 s’T* 4 . f i > n > h_.<J *!« <1*; •M V tz ? « J- b •> 7 I •3 5 J / 4 * -i. KJ*F 4 •1 Jg^- it— t• *>■ K > It I I r* r * A * > Ml I A. Mb ■ <4 > This photo of a bride and groom shows David and Gail Wachter Miller, married in 1970 at the First Presbyterian Church, then located on Broadway. Courtesy photos V •I'-S ' ' •}-$• '<K ASK DR. UNIVERSE Living a shell-tered life Dear Malachi, Sometimes animated turtles seem to live inside their shells like it’s a tiny home. They may even hop out of the shell and run around. That’s fijrmy in cartoons and games, but my friend Ryan Wagner told me it could never happen in real life. He’s a wildlife biologist at Washington State University. He studies animals like turtles and frogs. It turns out that a turtle’s shell doesn’t sit on top of its body. It’s part of the turtle’s body. “Turtles are their shells,” Wagner said. “The shell is made up of their bones. As the turtle grows, its shell grows along with it—just like our bones do.” Also like our bones, a turtle’s shell forms when the turtle is an embryo. That’s when it’s still inside the egg. The shell starts out soft and hardens as the baby turtle grows. The bones of a turtle’s shell are similar to the ones we have. The shell is the turtle’s backbone and rib cage with the collarbone, shoul­ der bones and pelvic bones tucked inside. A turtle’s rib bones are wide and flat. They’re fused together to form a solid shell. The shell has two parts. The hel­ met-like dome that covers the back is the carapace. The bony plate that covers the belly is the plastron. The carapace and plastron are connected along the turtle’s sides. Its head and front legs stick out the front. Its tail and back legs stick out the rear. All the turtle’s mushy organs are sandwiched between the carapace and plastron. The bones of the shell have a pro­ tective covering. In many turtles, it’s made of keratin plates called scutes. Keratin is the same protein that’s in our hair and toenails. Some turtles have a leathery covering instead. Some turtles can pull their head and legs into their shells. They have a hinged plastron that flexes up and down. They use their muscles to pull their whole body inside. Then they squeeze the carapace and plastron together to make a tight seal. That’s super handy for protecting turtles from predators. But it can be tough for scientists who study them. “In college, I had a job clipping box turtles’ toenails,” Wagner said. “We used the toenail samples to determine how stressed the turtles were. But they would pull their legs and head inside and clamp up—and there’s basically no grip that you can get with your hands to try to pull the shell open.” A turtle’s shell is sensitive. It hous­ es the spinal cord and lots of nerves. So, turtles can feel anything that touches their shell. Wagner told me that turtles are quite vulnerable to shell injuries and other threats, like habitat loss or overharvesting. “Turtles are in trouble,” he said. “There are about 350 species of tur­ tles, found on every continent except Antarctica. About half of them are at risk of extinction. Some consid­ er them to be the most endangered group of vertebrates in the world. They need our help.” The best way to help is to admire wild turtles from a distance and pro­ tect their homes. And never release a pet turtle into the wild. Together, we can protect these speshell animals. Dr. Universe b t I jfur o‘ J* I. f • 4. 1 +4 • u 4 1 I • i; I - 1 Ji> iV? 41 ! i; I* June used to be knov^n as “Wedding Month.” This graph shows the average number of June wedding announcements published in The Banner ^roro 1960 to 1969. These days, many couples opt for cooler temperatures and a fall backdrop when scheduling their weddings. 4 A II ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I •e.>.5 I' I .1' I'. < < Year I I ■ ■ 1965 >- Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. �.Jr/ I SPORTS 8 • ** Thursday, August 14, 2025 wvvw.HasfingsBanner.com !• if * £ . ✓ Volleyball down south suits O’Gorman sisters f r S I I T” A Zr ' x’ '■'’z J J* . 6 7,0)' Z’ J 4 Z I'. / "'-I It . I z X 9 < ft T > I * « k.> J if J .4 k* p 1. I z p ir ■ J I. •r r > ■X f » 4 < :*/ J il i * f 19 c ’V' ♦ t- i 4 « * > .1 .r. ’VP 9 f ( < « 4 k .1 ( z 'i* I * «» •-'t A i« ► < 1 ’ it a- 1 r z > / J K'A ^l\’' • .. Maradith O'Gorman celebrates a point with her University of South Alabama Jaguars during the 2024 season in Mobile. Ala. USA photo by BP Photography Brett Bremer Sports Editor The O’Gormans are a long way from East Lansing at this point, but they’re still on the court. And they’re excelling. Lakewood High School alumni Aubrey O’Gorman (class of 2021) and Maradith O’Gorman (2022) have found their way south after starting their collegiate volley­ ball journey together at Michigan State University. Both girls have senior seasons ahead of them - Aubrey with the Loui­ siana State University (LSU) Women’s Sand Volleyball team and Maradith with the University of South Alabama (USA) Women’s Volleyball team. Aubrey recently finished up a summer development internship in Nashville, Tenn., and is getting a bit of time in with her “little” sister in Mobile, Ala., before heading back to campus in Baton Rouge to finish up her MBA and eventually prep for Aubrey O'Gorman and LSU teammate Camryn Chatellier talk things over between points during their Court 2 match against Cal Poly at the NC Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Ala., May 2. LSU Pix photo by Stephen Bayog the spring 2026 beach volleyball season. Maradith is in the midst of preparations for the 2025 indoor season with the USA Jaguars. The pair helped lead the Lakewood varsity volleyball team to final four ap­ pearances every year from 2017 to 2021, including three state runner-up finishes during that stretch Aubrey is still playing for champion­ ships on a regular basis. The LSU Tigers have earned a spot in the National Colle­ giate Beach Volleyball Championships in each of the past two seasons. The Tigers won their way to the national semifinals at the 2024 tournament in Gulf Shores, Ala., with Aubrey playing Court 3 matches with partner Ella Larkin. The duo clenched the Tigers’ opening round win over Texas Christian with a 20-22, 23-21, 15-12 victory. Larkin and Aubrey also won a three-set- • 'ir- «* t - 4?' ’ I I > I * I k 1 V J w :?» ‘ > I I 1 ter, 21-18,16-21,16-14 against Stanford as part of a 3-2 team win in the 2024 quarterfinals. The Tigers were eventually bounced from the tournament 3-1 by second-ranked UCLA in the semifinals. Aubrey played with Camryn Chatellier on Court 2 in the Tigers’ opening round match at the 2025 national championships back in Gulf Shores in May - but didn’t get to complete their match as Cal Poly clinched a 3-1 team victory before the duo was through. Aubrey and Maradith had one season to­ gether at Michigan State University, which went through a coaching staff change as they arrived in East Lansing. Aubrey didn’t see court action her first year with the Spartans and then got into six matches as a sophomore in the fall of2022. “I made the decision to leave. It was obviously really sad leaving home. I took a big risk, and it ended up being beautiful,” Aubrey said. “LSU ... with just beach in general, and my team, and coaches I have just found a ton ofjoy in the game again. It looks a lot different playing beach, but I couldn’t have drawn it up any better myself. I am really grateful to be where I am right now and that hard decision, like a truly tough moment, led to something I think is so beautiful.” Aubrey entered the transfer portal at the end of the first semester, in the middle of the 2022/23 school year, and checked the box to participate in sand volleyball as well as indoor mostly on a whim. She was shocked when a stand-out beach program like LSU reached out. “I had no business being on their radar, but they gave me a call and I just fell in love with their culture, the way that they I ' -.4^. ir. j| « I JJ t I..* 1 » J W ft a ♦ * I * > I !-• «» I 4 i I sn IP f 1 I I 1 < ■ ..■'12-"' «tJ? *♦ * hr i -i / Ui XSSI •*T' '>***' a, V ... »r I • n J -Haf* I I •.t^ * ■' *rrik * ’ f u' r Ji 70^.^- ’ •rid 1’*^ .* tij ’Ifw' * 1 1'' ♦♦•* ’■ r, ,• .fl ( J; i • < rr '■! ' v. ( • i• w '-r! •r* I i i- . J ii' • » 1 I f ►r* cn . ..4^1 e 1 i< 7 > 1./ t ' Continued on next page I I I J fr' CITY OF HASTINGS 1 J City of Hastings »• 1 I I I I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT .♦ PUBLIC NOTICE Online Auction of Hastings Department of Public Service Items II ri ie< I t. K'. 4... e The City of Hastings proposes to use CDBG grant funds in the amount of $300,000.00 for ex­ terior home improvement projects for owner-occupied single-family residences, along with oth­ er local and private activities and funding. All activities, upon completion, will benefit low-moderate income households. Zero persons will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities. I CT sir and three equipment items: f !!. Lot # 310352 Truck: 2012 Red Dodge Ram 3500 ST Crew Cab 4x4/6.7L L6 Turbo Diesel/ 6-speed auto trans/38081.00 miles/ VIN # 3C63D3GL9CG310352/Municipal Title not Salvage Title/Minimum bid $1,000 I* “*T-. > ©i I <4 1 * * !l; I I I e Uu rt • s J . 4 Further information, including a copy of the City of Hastings’ Community Development Plan and CDBG application, are available for review. To inspect the documents, please contact Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269-945-2468, dking@hastingsmi.gov or review at City Hall, 201 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Comments may be submitted in writing by 4:00 PM on Monday August 25,2025, or made in person at the public hearing. Lot # HSTO62 and HST092: Henderson FSHx10x56xSS Live Bottom Salt Box with Spreader/Minimum bid $100 each ' ,1 J -' 4.' n 1 *1. .0 Lot # HST001: 1976 Saylor-Beall Air Compressor/Model 98651/Lesson 3 Phase5hp Motor/WP:200 - Heads: 140/Minimum bid $25 ^’’5- TV e !< I • 7k3 *7 A i » «» V' w f 'VW 3'X inu» = 1 I The City of Hastings has participated in previous CDBG funding and information is available '■f '•sr*. These items will be sold in "as-is” condition without any warranty. Arrangements to view this vehicle can be made by appointment by emailing: Dnzor@bidderqy.com. regarding the city’s performance on the past activities. C' A. J I *♦41 * «t —I b etk Biddding will be open on the Biddergy website on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM. The link to view the auction items can be found at; Biddergy - Worldwide ; :.:.b 4a.'’. z 1 A. Ch \< A V rl| Online Auction and Liquidation Services. 9 X- t «—- Linda Perin City Clerk/Treasurer 1 SNUSMI^ J , c 4 « I aB I* IT r k: I s ! f I- I |f Public Notice Sealed Bid Auction for Surplus Vehicles Barry County is accepting sealed bids for the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) < 4 I The City of Hastings, with Biddergy, is opening bids for the sale of one pickup truck City of Hastings Linda Pehn City Clerk iaL; d.- / I f 1 cation for a CDBG grant. The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov. . J 4 The City of Hastings will conduct a public hearing on Monday August 25, 2025. at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on the proposed appli­ f r < (t I > |ftH-*Hnn IW .. 2014 Ford Escape #1FMCUOF75EUDO77O1, mileage 38,986 2013 Ford Taurus # 1FAHP2D85DG121538 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe #1GNLC2EO8ERI79617, mileage 216,456 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe #1GNLC2EO6BR193401, mileage 147,000+ 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe #1GNLCDEC6JR3O8213, mileage 148,056 2016 Chevrolet Impala #2GI1X5SA1G9172291, mileage 116,388 1989 HMMWV Utility Vehicle 1990 Georgie Boy Impulse Motorhome #1GBKP37W2K3324O24, mileage 29,451.50 All items sold AS-IS and available for visual inspection at the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Barry County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid(s) in a manner that the County deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. All sealed bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope as follows: Barry County Administrator c/o 2025 Surplus Auto Auction 220 W State St Hastings, Ml 49058 With your bid, please include your name and address, phone number, number and description of the item. BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION FULL-TIME ROAD WORKER •1 e- f. w « I *'4 F> .j C ’ h•> I J The Barry County Road Commission has an excellent opportunity for a Road Worker. We are seeking skilled, qualified applicants to fill the position. Preferred applicants would have 2+ years of experience, a high school diploma, or CFD. a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License with A&N endorsements & current Medical Card. This is a full-time position with a starting pay rate of $26.63/hour and a competitive benefits package. A valid Michigan Driver’s license, criminal background, and a pre-employment drug screen are required. K r> sc: ■r Av ■ '» J 1 ■■« I 'X- . ss s I -t: ’w?c: & tJ r fc. >w Il /r t I*. A V ?•» s >1 1 I n - * -»u Ck t J J tn »1• i k. T 1^* .i. ’ T» e:) t' X \ I -1 . X* < * .» 9 I 1 ■I I Benefits Health insurance 401K Paid vacation, sick & personal time Paid holidays Boot, clothing, eyeglass allowance Overtime opportunities Training opportunities when applicable t .4* A '"f, "if z*. ‘.. 'S > S I I > 4 --1^^ I '+ "S. • Yfe .fcAre s. ■» I n V' V I1 r > t s. ■L^ •?L 5=^ S’ !• h. 'Via J ■U'. I .. *1 Xlls X 4 - fi ■ ■ \ ■■ tN 4 ! i H. A \ u*. A. ^O" Application & job description can be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office at 1725 W. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058, Monday-Friday from 6 AM - 3:45 PM, or found on our website at WWW.barrycrc.org. You may email your completed application to bcasey@barrycrc.org. Applications will be accepted until the position I ■1 Vt 5t I < .X i » . I. u> •s b *< I I 1 . v-1 ’■*£ H k r- ^1 I I' t, t I '*■ X • 11 ■S -> sj , I > < / ♦ f I * I " w I "Xi r I '■1 I is filled. -h < Si I A xV 4 r * *• ’w w 4 >T •T I Bids will be accepted until 12:00pm on Thursday, August 28,2025. The Barry County Road Commission is an equal opportunity employer. I Ik t. Ms •' ♦ ♦ I r: I 1 t a I I I I a Ik �7 1 I J 14 I 1 J* •r. ' 1 v-V'V .u Ji? jKb 4 * •l run ±eir program and felt like truly that t'K God was calling me there and that was .•f) Cl nil gonna be the best fit for me,” Aubrey said. ■’*1 She found the beach game to be pretty ' different from the indoor game she was . ‘HU! used to, mentally, emotionally and phys­ t-lSa-,' LU ically. She certainly had to work on all 'i around skills she hadn’t utilized much as a middle blocker, and that might not have « been the biggest difference. “Atmosphere wise, it is relaxed in the .w.a.sWqt WE sense that like the sun is out, music is «T U ''i 1^' ' ■'fc playing all the time, people are bringing theirdogs. There’s people eating ice cream St’ •'* -i T.''I. and tailgating like in between games. So "J tt Si i' i that is different. When you’re switching BoriW :. ,: sides, you’re high-fiving the other team 'li -'>7ft !*!!»: -■ saying good job. It’sjust things that I never experienced playing indoor.” j She said her knees also enjoy the beach ■ E" 7? S;-; game much more than being on the hard­ i wood. ■iffi Aubrey settled in with the Tigers during their spring 2023 season and was pretty Tib happy just being a part of ±e program as ,1 the 2024seasonroIIed around. Shesawthe •L court once, playing with Larkin, during the □7 . first month of the season. rQ. • ’ ’ Ofc “I think LSU in general does a greatjob with role acceptance. That is a really tough thing as a college athlete. I truly think that is a huge difference in our team culture and : I • M J * <tr why we succeed each year when a lot of A;'? ■"if the times we shouldn’t,” Aubrey said. “I I was super happy being in that supportive 25 N role and just cheering for my teammates. ■ I I;. I was decked out in Tiger hats and glasses Am a A. and the whole bit running from court to court watching my teammates just kill it.” Then with the team going through a bit -Ft. ‘ , of a slump midway through ±e season, w V-* head coach Russell Brock and the LSU ' mZv staff decided to shake things up on day * , two of its home Death Volley Invitational . **’;Sc the final weekend of March 2024. Aubrey I was paired with Larkin on Court 3 and 4^; the duo were a part of a 3-2 upset victory over perennial national championship contender USC. The pair stuck together for ±e rest of the season. t• “[Larkin] isabeastandjust someone who could play with anyone,” Aubrey said of I her former teammate. ‘They trusted her to play with me, and we ended up clenching the match. It was 2-2 and we were the last pair to finish ... which was huge for our season and for the team, and media wise it really brought a lot ofattention to the team.” Larkin, who Aubrey got to have one ' season with, and head coach Russell Brock have been a couple of the people really ' ■ instrumental in thejoy Aubrey has gotten from her move. She’s looking forward to I, I Larkin’s upcoming wedding, which she /Xj: .•*« IVi'.'. said will be officiated by coach Brock. . I i I & .-J ’4 “My head coach, Russell Brock, he is I I * t 5 one of the most inspiring people in the i i I . way ±at he leads. I’ve also really come to I I appreciate his leadership over the summer 11 ’ Htj *' working in a corporate job with different -1 ! ?, i'l Oji.Ljf leadership,” Aubrey said. “He’s just like ! ;; SO kind, SO easy going, gentle and wise. He * ii b. '.■' 4^ Bi p . tW' 1 fr' I •l ”, I i I I [I I r^A 4** < I ’ , h I I iirrr/'io tjj Continued from previous page Im W 1 vcbsuJT^ . www<. HastingsBanner.com i •l Is ■ ■ t 1 u I ■ 1 4 • r 'I > < .J dot %. a * ' r** ♦ J I V 1 K±.r Efenra.-<' 1 I I 1 ?- I I .Wb'Ui r - , I 9 I I J 1 4tj I I 'ill i I I 1- J ■’I'O-.. * 'Ut ' •J .1 n I I n 1 »* k J I p (■'[Jj t I I ' I I ' I -A I 0 4 n ’i J n I I 1 I f .... , 1 X ♦ I s J-..' t• "!• J h. I I i - 4 < I < -9 r- - • t I I ( I <■ » I i I J v F I •-<5 n<„ .paJ ■*42 *1 . rl I y 1 I I < n • ] % r I i ' 1 I *f r I - f I I •"l ' 91^: 3^ i« J •/ TfJ i I I I I * »*. • . I f J [■ I, I t I1 I f • T I k I I V, I J ;ii-^ I X 1 I J / S' i 9 I 1 I r r I ill * r I ■>** » U141U «w«Nbr4j iju I 1 t J V I I I i i I 1 *l iut< IT. BN I I 1 I r : * I Ii 9 I t NS } I I ‘-1‘ r * a \» A tn 4* Ml » I ir H*. «£ I i ' 1 f ! I SB J I I 1 I I I } I r '1 'iil^ t. .: I I . tu nr. • rr-*X tO(^U8 r I I t I ' J owd ...Ly' 4 is someone that has an open door policy and really means it, and is there to just : m W ■e support us in truly anything we do. He’s w been a huge role model for me and my faith as well.” MT It was just one year on the beach wi± > Larkin for Aubrey, but it was a special one. I j “I feel like she exemplifies everything ' t ! > in that LSU Beach stands for. She’s extremeI I I ly hardworking and intelligent,” Aubrey said. “She’s kind, and just brought a lot •l J ? of joy into my first year there. She just taught me that volleyball can be fun. You £ can be competitive and determined and iI hardworking, but also be silly and laugh a lot. I think that was another big reason i ' for us success in my first year there was her leadership and just ±e environment that she helped create. Bonding with opponents has been as 'meaningful for her throughout her time at LSU as bonding with her own teammates. “What makes the difference for me is that my teammates and coaches and the NV >> A support staff at LSU care about the people across the net and around us just as much ( * ’Si as we care about ourselves. I think that’s jj super unique and not something that I had *** ever really experienced before,” Aubrey f t said. J «* A 1 Hi A . *1 . ibf niXie Hu !- ' ‘ li H 'A'fr 4 • *I ft .lit! T?;’/ 9^ ; T',' f ; i 4:1 A 1 A « 'C ’’-7 f •< I J T I< t / ) iX/1 0 MA.U , biEiUdoe^?.] ; 4 I 7V ” •' I > T 'j 11 S0’J* f'r .'fv'’;- I -' ) . . UU'-’ fTjr ♦ ' I • ir 1 '*'* H I ,1 i I Vt ,,1' t >- d 1 r’V I ! I I 1 I V M r*' I ‘ ma* I l”. '1 j bGT •< U- I J • I - 11 u.' 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It’s just like a time for us to come toge±er and talk about Jesus and talk about life outside of sports, and just to communicate with like other teams and pry with them and spend time praying about the weekend ahead. That experience alone hasjust changed my perspective on what it means to be a college a±lete and a follower of Jesus, and just like a friend and a good person that cares about the well-being of others. I just ±ink that has really shifted my perspective and been a huge, huge piece of my time at LSU.” “Trust me. The moment Saturday rolls around we want to win and we’re going all out. We’re going for it. I just think it is a level of respect and camaraderie that we’re able to come and hang out on those nightsandcometogetheraspeopleandnot as volleyball players or coaches.” Aubrey had time to talk from Mobile I (• « ♦ ♦ t 9 ■ )(• a » ; I ' f r p; ! i I J . f. • .I • _ I p ■xafct b f P - or I 0’ ' II! ’ 1 •p n N ] - K' •uni’ ! i J NX** i * -I f I ■’h f I .I , t vf, Ut I r i ID' ITZ Tuesday while Maradith was getting in a practice with the South Alabama Jaguars. She appreciates how the spring sand vol­ leyball season gives her the opportunity to spend less time focused on volleyball throughout the summer and gave her the opportunity to take part in the internship with a real estate developer to get some hands on experience. Cathy George was the head coach of the Michigan State program from 20052021. Leah Johnson took over for the2022 season and led the program through 2024. Maradith was on the court throughout her freshman season at Michigan State in 2022 and closed the campaign with 260 kills in 106 sets while also adding 169 digs and 69 blocks. She was second on the team in kills, and top four in digs and blocks, while also tying for the team lead in aces with 27. Her sophomore season in the fall of 2023, she saw the court in just 27 sets. Current South Alabama head coach Jes­ se Ortiz spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Michigan State University and had stints at Miami University, Ferris State University and Sonoma State University before being an assistant at Clemson in the lead-up to getting the head coaching] ob in Mobile. He has strong ties with the FarOut Volleyball Club in Grand Rapids which the O’Gorman sisters competed with. “I was just looking for a change. I saw Aubrey do it and enjoy it so much,” Maradith said. “What re^ly made me 1., I 9 H «! J *4 •<>1 \ fJi r J •9^ 4 k A J: . w F 4* Then senior Aubrey O’Gorman jumps into the arms of her junior sister Maradith O’Gorman during their team’s state semifinal win at Kellogg Arena in January of 2021 - their final victory together as Lakewood Viking varsity volleyball players. The two would have one season together again at Michigan State University in the fall of 2022 before seeking out other collegiate volleyball opportunities. Photo by Brett Bremer important to me, and volunteering with special needs kids,” Maradith said. She enjoys the reward of seeing young­ sters of any skill level enjoy sports. The Jaguars have ±eir Red vs. Blue Match Friday, Aug. 15, and the season kicks off with a trip to face Florida State Aug. 23. The USA girls follow that up with a trip to Baton Rouge to face Baylor and the indoor LSU women the weekend ofAug. 29-30, then it will be a little closer choose South was the coaching staff. I knew Jesse. He was a previous coach at Michigan State. The way that he uses data volleyball-wise and his whole perspective on the game is insane. Just seeing that when we were in the recruiting process the second time it was just like, ye^ that’s to home for Maradith as the Jaguars travel to Milwaukee to take on Central Michigan, Iowa State and Milwaukee the first week­ end of September. The sisters have enjoyed still not being too far apart. Aubrey said the three-hour drive from Baton Rouge to Mobile “feels like nothing. You just hop on the interstate and go right over.” Aubrey’s Tigers start their 2026 sand season in February. n what I want.” Maradith started in all 27 matches on the right side as a junior at South Alabama where she recorded 233 kills in 101 sets while hitting .224. She had 75 blocks, 87 digs and 17 aces throughout the season too. The Jaguars put together a 15-12 overall record and were 11-5 in the Sun Belt Conference. She is looking forward to playing all the way around this fall and is looking forward to starting the season with a year of expe­ rience in coach Ortiz’s system which she says is very different from anything she has played before. “The girls - amazing. Amazing. Amaz­ ing. I love them. I am meeting some of my best friends down there for sure. Ironically, there are a lot of people from up north because he has been up there and he coached a lot ofpeople. Kind ofa small world. He knows a lot of people I know,” Maradith said. The USA girls lost out in a tough battle with Arkansas State during the regular season and then got upset by Georgia Southern in the second round of the con­ ference tournament. “Overall, I mean, I feel like it was a good season,” Maradith said. “Definitely, a lot of information was taken in and I feel like I’ve definitely built myselfas a player mentally ... I think mentally I grew as a person extremely. “Obviously the Big Ten is hard. Mich­ igan State at the time wasn’t the greatest, but the biggest thing for me, it is hard to say, has been gaining my confidence back in myself. I did have that waver a little bit, and lose it. It’s about having people behind you rather than against you. I felt like at Michigan State I wasn’t really myself fully 24/7.” She said she has had an easier time building personal connections at South Alabama, and appreciates the focus Ortiz puts on excelling beyond the volleyball court too. Maradith is working on a degree in early childhood studies, with the idea of working some day as a child life specialist in hospitals helping them recover during long stays. “Also I have volunteered a lot with church and kids, just growing God in their life at a young age because that is very MHSAA has a few changes in the works for fall season 9 4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF TRUST Mary S. Lannon Trust Agreement dated June 3, 2020 Date of Birth: December 11, 1960. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Mary S. Lannon, who resided at 3490 Wood School Road, Irving Township, Michigan 49058, died on July 8. 2025. There is no probate estate. The decedent was the Grantor and Trustee of the Mary S. Lannon Trust Agreement dated June 3, 2020 (the ‘Trust’). The current successor Trustee under the Trust is Kevin B. Lannon, whose address is 5321 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22032. Creditors of the decedent or of the Trust are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to the current Trustee or the attorney for the current Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: August 8, 2025 Carrie E.Trimpe (P82988) Attorney for the Trustee Bodman PLC 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 205-4330 Kevin B. Lannon, Trustee 5321 Gainsborough Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22032 (703) 915-8778 The addition of girls field hockey as a sponsored postseason championship sport and a revised schedule for Lower Peninsula Boys Tennis Finals are the most significant changes to fall sports as practices get underway this week for an anticipated 100,000 high school athletes at Michigan High School Ath­ letic Association (MHSAA) member schools. The fall season includes the most played sports for both boys and girls; 36,210 football players and 19,679 girls volleyball players competed,during the Fall 2024 season. Teams in ±ose Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on August 28, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Date of Mortgage: July 17,2014 Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $9,797.45 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve (12) of Innovation Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest onequarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd. Lake Odessa, Ml 488499323 I The redemption period shall be 1 [year from the date of such sale, unless idetermined abandoned in accordance with 9 ir ffnr I'n * I * ‘J j\>’ p AJ Thursday, August 14, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: July 31,2025 Trott Law, RC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1568098 (07-31 )(08-21) sports will be joined by competitors in girls and boys cross country, girls field hockey. Lower Peninsula girls golf, boys soccer, Lower Peninsula girls swimming & diving, Upper Peninsula girls tennis and Lower Peninsula boys tennis in beginning practice next week. Competition begins Aug. 15 for cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer and tennis, Aug. 20 for swimming & diving and volleyball, and Aug. 28 for varsity football. Girls field hockey is one oftwo sports set to make its debut with MHSAA See MHSAA on 11 MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, made by Christopher Bruining and Kylie Bruining, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February, 2023 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of February, 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage having been assigned to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five and 69/100 ($142,835.69). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o'clock Local Time on the 11th day of September, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The bid may include interest thereon at 5.87500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, RJ Grant's First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 128 W COLFAX ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 08/07/2025 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Mortgagee HLADIK, HLADIK. ONORATO & FEDERMAN. FEDERMAN, LLP Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy, Ml 48084 (248)362-2600 24-02032 - 24-02032 1568699 (08-07)(08-28) �h TA; ■ r I 10 Thursday, August 14, 2025 I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBonner com W ! HHS swimming and cross country start season at midnight am ill’ . . HUI W' * r 19 • V r I •/ ‘IJ J I• JT «» toot " E£W s '1 * . * > •K'-. J ’ r I Al tB t <* % T 1 1 r * •1 J A . 'T ijtl I a i "-"J Wi^- h/ I 7 X I t ., I if, 'y i — T i r a 4 j « ---- -MA. tV ' t I RW*- / I r A r F L rz This group of six Hastings High School cross country athletes participated in the Midnight Madness 5K at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. They wore items that glowed as they ran through the neighborhood around their school. 6 1 iMi z I room, the athletes hit the pool and diving boards for their own version of a mid­ night kickoff. s « •* I s Hastings/Delton Kellogg swimming and diving team was just as energized. With sleeping bags wailing in another PJ? i I V » J .V'’ City Of Hastings COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN d RESOLUTION 2025-22 TO STAY THE NECESSARY ORDINANCES TO HOLD SUMMERFEST FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES AT FISH HATCHERY PARK,TYDEN PARK, PARKING LOTS # 4 and #5, VARIOUS STREETS, AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES ON AUGUST 22,23, AND 24,2025 WHEREAS, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Summerfest Committee, by way of correspondence, has requested the use of Fish Hatchery Park, Parking Lots #4 and #5, various streets, and entertainment venues for the purpose of holding a festival which promotes and celebrates the City of Hastings on August 22, 23, and 24, 2025, the use of Tyden Park on August 23, 2025, for a basketball tournament and the use of Bob King Park on August 23, 2025, for a youth kickball tournament; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hastings at its regular meeting on August 11, 2025, approved the location of Fish Hatchery Park and Parking Lots #4 and #5, various stteets, and entertainment venues on August 22, 23, and 24, Tyden Park on August 23, 2025, and Bob King Park on August 23, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Summerfest Committee desires to ensure the Summerfest Festival is conducted in good taste and in accordance with all laws and 9A I <w i ■ I f I Sports Editor The 2025 Hastings Summerfest will be here the weekend of Aug. 22-24. The Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, the Corwell Health Pennock Summerfest 5K Run/Walk, the Backwoods Triathlon, weightlifting and softball competi­ tions will once again be held across Hastings. Sign-up is going on now for most of those annual sporting opportunities. There will also be a youth kickball tournament this year at Bob King Park Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. The Backwoods Triathlon includes golfing, comhole and bowling events for teams of two with proceeds going to Happiness for Veterans of Barry County. The event opens with a 9 a.m. shotguns tart at Gun Ridge Golf Course. The comhole tournament will also run at Gun Ridge, followed by the Scotch doubles bowling com­ petition at Hastings Bowl. The cost to participate in the tri­ athlon is $100 per team for those that preregister by Aug. 16, and $125 for late registration should it be available. There is a 54-team limit Register with Michelle Gdula at Mgdula310@yahoo.com or by calling 269-223-4292. The annual Corwell Health Pen­ nock Summerfest 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run will take off from the Thomapple Plaza at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. The cost to participate in the 5K Run/Walk is $40 for those over 18 and $25 for those 18 years old or younger. Registration can be done online at the Hastings Summerfest page of runsignup.com. The free kids I-mile Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. There will be free T-shirts for the kids. Adults receive a 5K race T-shirt as part of their reg­ istration. Sign-up for the fun run can be done on runsignup.com as well. Packet pick-up and late registra­ tion for the race can be done Friday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness i ✓ ■ I Summerfest sporting events just a week away Brett Bremer V. ' ' •I '•^ Caroline Randall usually sticks to an early bedtime. But on Sunday night heading into Monday morning, she made an excep­ tion. “It definitely is easier with the cooler temperatures. It can be a little challeng­ ing, though, because I like to go to bed kind of early and it throws off the routine a little bit,” said Randall, moments after finishing a three-mile tempo run through the dark. The Hastings High School cross coun­ try and girls swimming/diving teams wasted no time launching their fall sea­ sons. Both squads gathered at exactly 12:01 a.m. Monday to officially begin practices, a fun and memorable tradition. For the cross country team, that came in the form of Midnight Madness 5K, a tradition started in 2010 by Coach Steve Collins when he took over the program. While the course has evolved over the years, the event still begins behind the high school and winds through nearby neighborhoods. Runners wear head­ A j J lamps and glow-in-the-dark gear, adding a festive feel to the late-night workout. This year’s turnout was small and spir­ ited, with just six runners participating. “This is the first year I didn’t have an alumni come back,” Collins said. “Last year, I had a few of them run and it’s kind of fun to see them coming back and catching up wi± each other. Randall, now a junior, crossed the finish line first with a time of 18:55, A two-time all-state runner and current school record holder, she treated the race as a training opportunity. “I was hoping to run a 19:30 or below,” Randall said. “I treated it as a tempo run; I didn’t full-on race it but tries to treat it as a workout. I was pretty happy with it. It was one of my faster tempo runs.” While Monday’s run was more about tradition than competition, Randall has big goals for the season ahead. She’s aiming to break into the 17-minute range and earn a top-10 finish at the state meet. The cross country team will head to Van Buren State Park this weekend for camp. Meanwhile, inside the CERC, the I »?- I Contributing Writer ■ * a Members of the Hastings/Delton Kellogg girls swimming and diving team take a brief break during their season-opening workout, held at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. Photos by Jayson Bussa « Jayson Bussa MT. 1 t « I —I ■■ • j r itr -i r I .■ *’*• Jr: •> t -A ■w* A* *? I 4 J •afr* / X *u ■ #T 1 ( 1 i‘" i >» ) 44 -■ |'&&C4SP5*'’ B e I J >* -X. 1^' Center. Day of packet pick-up and late registration will be held at Thor­ napple Plaza from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for the 5K and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the fun run Aug. 23. The 5K race c^ens at the comer of Railroad Street and State Street in downtown Hastings and mostly fol­ lows the riverfront before returning to finish at Thomapple Plaza. The race, hosted by the Corwell Health Pennock Wellness Center, will take off at 8 a.m. All proceeds go to the Corwell Health Foundation at Pennock Hospital to reinvest in pro­ grams offered through the Pennock Wellness Center. The 2025 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held Aug. 23 at Tyden Park. Reg­ istration is going on now through Aug. 18. Links to online registration can be found on the sports page at hastingssummerfest.com or on the events calendar at mibarry.com. The cost to participate is $25 for teams of three or four players. The plans is for contests in 12-14, 1517, 18-25 and 25-and-up divisions, although often times the two older groups are joined to an I8-and-up bracket based on participation. The first 100 players to check in the day of the tournament receive a T-shirt, Registered teams may begin checking in at 8:30 and games will start no later than 9:30 a.m. Players may sign up as an individ­ ual and be placed on a team at the event, or sign up as a team. Teams must include at least eight players and have a maximum of two adults on the field at all times. Adults are not necessary for a team to participate. Contact youth.greenstreetumc@ gmail.com for more details. Weightlifting will be held Satur­ day, Aug. 23, beginning at 9 p.m. The competition will run until about noon. Registration is $10 and can be done at the event. Contact Aaron Snider to sign-up for the softball tournament at 517927-9912. The cost to participate is $ 175 per team and is open to the first 12 men’s teams to sign up. I 4* r 1 kI I ( < T jf, 1*^ .1 -‘i * wv tr f Aj "•t * t r 1 t r > <■ I 4 ri 11 V- f I < Uutfl 1 -..^r iP". 0 ■U.l I h )! > (IJ- 1 4 ■■ Ji k r ( X»' > I —»■* * 1^ .J-' 5'*' F. » ' *•. i ► t ^3r<* » ■ O: <* kiktfV Xitj J k nr. n ♦ f 9* .s* t' r f a F-r* <» '. :'V I 1 I »r i t i .i*’ '* 9'^ - . I v> ' .« 0iVr** J 9 I J* • Mi-4 • ;l{ I * { -'J A T > • / < ilbl Mitt 11- in I td .- I i t i ■on'?’. J -J A 5> 'i ft' ^4U ir a• A e > » 7 2 "Ez ik J r i .1 t lU «2wa . w«.-^ fr • •^.ry-^K* *«*^**-i T f ► u I I r -ft I I ■fl I’ J J b X. L A $ Ji; * I CIlIxI * .....J? / A bd p I* >/ ' IJ ■ I ■a K I ft c 11 : r FJSfi f 1 1 t 1 I Ir T h711 *’k ■ J n A *• li * Wi I T1 12*1*151 SI !• T*“ * * ) I I I f fc < a J1 r di J I ( i ] EX;! li i J r n -n? H 0/ ♦ t t Wi i f »**. > J t I p 'I > 2. *> I *1^11 I ah-. I ! • '!t f r \ 11 lao’ li ‘4* J I ? I ! 4 «■ r i I I « * regulations, now *<3 0 ' iT » II THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hastings hereby stays for August 22, 23, and 24, 2025, under Section 2-34 of the Hastings City City of Hastings A Section 6-1; Sections 22-1 and 22-2; Sections 58-34, 58-35 (3) and (4), 37 (2) and (4), and Section 58-38 (a), (g), (h), and (I). A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution being offered by Member Mclean, with support by Member Devroy: I I X r.-’ »• f I Code, the following Ordinances; I* I J. T NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 1504 SOUTH HANOVER < X' * < If- r- #* •• p « tft I r;.« i r Lj 1% i i <' u I n i'lj.ui'Iatiifc' 3? The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public re- K Em □ihw^ - d r, S I YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Mclean, Resseguie, Rocha, garding the request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review from Matt R Koning of Broadmoor Motor Group for construction of a vehicle repair shop p NAYS: None ABSENT: None I i •. eli I ^4 c •« ; i located at 1504 South Hanover Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday September 2, 2025, in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Please check the City of Hastings website at wwwjTastingsmLgoy or contact City Hall at 269-945-2468 for details. Stenzelbarton and Tossava ;7r ♦ r F I I I I 3 t X,a '^bxirtaaj s 1“' ■ r k\ absent. oO iZ s All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly held and attended regular meeting the 11th day of August 2025, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, by a vote of nine (9) members voting in favor thereof, zero (0) members voting against, and zero (0) member(s) wr t i I MOTION DECLARED ADOPTED I “* t TObliA A copy of the plans and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Ques­ tions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director Ojr lAI i L • ' n L . 'I » tn z ' Illa ' ' ’B w . . '.<» P •• • * 1.2-; ’ k I■ T I' at 269-945-2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. - < 1 L.;’’' s« A 7 iI t Linda Perin City Clerk The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. 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I 4 ,1 i I k It; r • -< * I V A .*4 ntj I • = ‘ f » ► >r t y'*: i f I - - ifh I I riz • I I * r } ,•4 6 i_T 1 > ♦ b* The runners take off down the trail at the start of the Delton Founders Festival SoCo 5K. Close to 30 people took part in the early morning race across town and back Saturday. Photos by Brett Bremer MHSAA Continued from Page 9 sponsorship during the 2025-26 school year; although not in Barry County any time soon. Boys volleyball will play its first season with MHSAA sponsorship in the spring. There are 37 varsity teams expected to play during the inaugural field hockey season. There will be one playoff division, with the first MHSAA Regionals in this sport beginning Oct. 8 and the first cham­ pionship awarded Oct. 25. To conclude their season, Lower Penin­ sula boys tennis teams will begin a pilot program showcasing Finals for all four divisions at the same location - Midland Tennis Center - over a two-week period. Division 4 will begin play with its two-day event Oct. 15-16, followed by Division 1 on Oct. 17-18, Division 2 on Oct. 22-23 and Division 3 played Oct. 24-25. Also in Lower Peninsula boys tennis, and girls in the spring, a Finals qualifica­ tion change will allow for teams that finish third at their Regionals to advance to the season-ending tournament as well, but only in postseason divisions where there are six Regionals - which will be all four boys divisions this fall. The 11-Player Football Finals at Ford Field will be played this fall over a threeday period, with Division 8, 4, 6 and 2 games on Friday, Nov. 28, and Division 7, 3,5 and 1 games played Sunday, Nov. 30, to accommodate Michigan State’s game against Maryland onNov. 29 at Ford Field. Two more changes affecting football playoff's will be noticeable this fall. For the first time, 8-Player Semifinals will be played at neutral sites; previously the team with the highest playoff-point average continued to host during that round. Also, teams that forfeit games will no longer receive playoff-point average strength-of-schedule Iwnus points from those opponents to which they forfeited. A pair of changes in boys soccer this fail will address sportsmanship. The first allows game officials to take action against a team’s head coach in addition to any cautions or ejections issues to players and personnel in that team’s bench area making the head coach more accountable for behavior on the sideline. The second change allows for only the team captain to speak with an official during the breaks between periods (halftime and during overtime), unless another coach, player, etc,, is summoned by the official - with the penalty a yellow card to the offending individual. Hiro Nguyen has enough energy as he rounds the final turn to give a thumbs up to the camera before winning the annual Delton Founders Festival SoCo 5K Saturday in Delton. A few more game-action rules changes will be quickly noticeable to participants and spectators In volleyball, multiple contacts by one player attempting to play the ball will now be allowed on second contact if the next contact is by a teammate on the same side of the net. In swimming & diving, backstroke ledges will be permitted in pools that maintain a 6-foot water depth. If used in competition, identical ledges must be provided by the host team for all lanes, although individual swimmers are not required to use them. Also in swimming & diving - during relay exchanges - second, third and fourth swimmers must have one foot stationary at the front edge of the deck. The remainder of their bodies may be in motion prior to the finish of the incoming swimmer. In football, when a forward fumble goes out of bounds, the ball will now be spot­ ted where the fumble occurred instead of where the ball crossed the sideline. The 2025 Fall campaign culminates with postseason tournaments beginning with the Upper Peninsula Girls Tennis Finals during the week of Sept. 29 and wrapping up with the 11-Player Football Finals on Nov. 28 and 30. — BB y r-r f 1 JI o r ' n t H t -» . r • ♦ f 'I k» ♦ . .?***• IK ^E](0ih ' J Daily News - View Newspaper Group is hosting u t 1 « V* I f. t 4 • »L J i b b ^’1:- * ? JEi V.’ , Ok* 1 .** i It .J T * k I .*1 <w 1 I • 't- I .1 .\^l- " W»| * r ■ u \ ’ ' A I ‘IV* ' I ■i I < • »XL .d t ♦ I .b V. dkkl.»' I 'Z. i L ft * t '■tv 2-7 PM, TIVOLI SQUARE, DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE I I .A M Saturday, October 11,2025 V. L JU' ’I * ae •w CRAFT BEER AND WINE FEST fl ■life-* iiiSilW i' t* 11 1 /J. .z- bk tb . s ’4 * A K ti X T A « 5 ,1 * -* - t' SAVE THE DATE 1 cv Lf i^S I J i T S 5 X. 4 k II 1- » I <9 J I —.1 I I ..*1 TL >> •* -4 I a f' <s W C I 1 I J I 3 The race is an annual fundraiser for the Delton Kellogg High School student council. Allersma will be a sixth grader at Delton Kellogg ±is fall. Nguyen is set to begin his senior year at Plainwell High School. “It was a little slow,” Nguyen said of his time. “For where I am at right now, it is pretty good. I ihinklastyearitwaslike 17:40or something. My PR is like 16:30. It is just summer training right now. It is definitely a little warmer than I thought it would be.” He said he liked ±e course being pretty flat and easy on the legs, although some tight turns can prove challenging. “It’s always a pretty fun race,” Nguyen said. Allersma was well ahead of most of the rest of the pack, even if she wasn’t in tip-top running shape. Popcorn and slushies were still in her belly (at least for half the race) after going to see the movie “The Bad Guys 2” with fhends Friday. k »» 4K ( .f »k II — V. V c I 4 1 •(fi.* * 9 ■if J. t ^1 Its- .f They were out and back fast in the early morning dew at the annual Delton Founders Festival SoCo 5K race Saturday. Hiro Nguyen made it back to back victories on the out and back course that started near the old Delton Kellogg soccer field, wrapped around the Founders Festival grounds at Wi11 iam Smith Memorial Park and then headed east of town. He finished in about 18 minutes and 43 seconds. Arabelle Allersma, fresh ofher medal-winning performances in the 11-and-under distance races at the AAU Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas, was the first female finisher in Delton Saturday finishing about a minute behind Nguyen as the second overall finisher. > ' ■H i Sports Editor . 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K a ♦ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-08-21.pdf 2478786fdc28f3a841322432d665a150 PDF Text Text as :i ma t I I I () (. (. ' 1 - / r I f THE HASTINGS BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 69 Molly Macleod County staff, elected officials and citizens got their first look this week at what the county’s finances might look like next year. Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga introduced the coun­ ty’s proposed 2026 budget at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting. The budget is not yet final, and county staff have the opportunity to make their case for additional funding at next month’s Sept. 2 Committee of the Whole meeting. A final draft of the budget will be voted on later next month. The proposed 2026 budget recom­ mends $22,999,908 in general fund ) 51^ Ut yJ J ' r I 1 ;r' al W jS 3 Yinui A beeoqoK} ■n Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga discusses highlights of the proposed 2026 budget before commissioners at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Photo by Molly Macleod ; '.n i- : t: Wtoud 8S0i fW r sk/IW nt 10 eett'mmc7 2 ;£b38uT4fc [ BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 a I expenditures and revenues. Roughly three-quarters of the general fund expenditures are used on mandated services, such as public safety and court costs. “The important thing in this budget is that it’s balanced,” said Zuzga on Tuesday. “It is just under $23 million general fund budget, you can see, with the contingency built in.” Zuzga cautioned commissioners not to count on the $309,847 currently sitting in the contingency category in next year’s recommended expendi­ tures. Those funds are in limbo while commissioners discuss potential cuts to health department spending. Eaton County, which cooperates with Barry County to fund the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, recently Editor ( W'' 1^. THE INTERESTS OF County administrator presents proposed 2026 budget roinimhs VtnUOO ♦ DEVOTED TO Thursday, August 21, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com III Hastings Hublic Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 mt voted to make 15% cuts to its health department budget. Barry County is considering matching those cuts. “At this point, I would not count that (money) to say, ‘Hey, we are going to throw that to all these differ­ ent things.* 1 would leave that there as you work through your issues at the health department and other issues in the budget,” said Zuzga. “Just know that’s there, and it has been accounted for.” While the proposed budget set the stage for next year’s financial plan, it also included information on other capital projects down the line. Zuzga and county staff not only included a list of the recommended 2026 capital projects, including See BUDGET on 3 Barry County man sentenced on charges for threatening county prosecutor Summerfest taking over downtown Hastings Aug. 22-24 - K, . >• k J .5.01 g I / j «- .. t. • J . ZTTt t f “.Gm ? '2a lObfl noenBH doaal . 1 . I £ : ,i:,’ 2 'J : I ’'.'1 I rn .I 1 ■ < 'jpfiHivednoU?liov/ i I / I J Ts ■ 0 V t f- * asebOaiteJ sfltlo yi uominf.nij gwdmem onemmooei r''a V• r X n I Hl Mem ifiiosqe s gniiub ■ .leiibaoiTiefllfA .Of yluL ( I Jacob Hanson addresses members of the Lake Odessa Village Council during a special meeting Thursday. July 10. At the meeting, council members unanimously voted to recommend Hanson, who currently works for the village's Department of Public Works, be promoted to a temporary role as an administrative assistant under interim Manager Gregg Guetschow. Rie photo by Dennis Mansfield i t $ ed .2>ToW bilduR to ^WitsilH’ntrnQH ns 2B elm yiBioqmel TcprnF'\! mnetni lebnu ■MMIannsQ Yd QloflQ Bin wortO^duO ( -'L’- V w then have been promoted to the posi­ tion of deputy manager and continue his apprenticeship under Guetschow for up to another year, with the goal of him becoming the village’s next full-time manager. However, Hanson recently notified Guetschow he wished to end the training initiative and focus on his existing role with the DPW. “The experience has offered me new perspectives - both about A Barry County man who allegedly threatened a county offi cial was sentenced to serve a year in jail during a sentencing hearing that carried over to a second day last week. Richard Wayne Burtts, 46, of Hastings, was sentenced on three charges of resisting and obstruc­ tion of a public official during a sentencing hearing Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13-14, before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B. Burtts was arrested in December 2024 after allegedly making threats against Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt and her family, as well as a dispatcher and Michigan State Police trooper. Burtts faced a variety of felony charges as a result of the alleged threats, including false report or threat of terrorism, assaulting or obstructing a public officer, assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, using 911 for an unauthorized purpose and mali­ cious use of telecommunication services. During an initial hearing Wednesday, Pratt admitted to being in an unusual situation of addressing the court as a victim. “I’m standing in a position See WITHDRAWS on 3 See CHARGES on 3 > A < J? I ^ir ladmsm molt 3v/Eibrttiw 9d oJ noitEisbianno* ’ ismoBrii fi883h0 I I 1 : • I r L M - r I «I 4 r mneipf .tnabtaerq aesUtVi 2nab£ifoB3n latne otiseBnBrrt ■mwiua MFRQ ritiw nffffIQ J I 1 ROL r - v: b> uu fiftH » A. < ■ LI .4 aJ^jloor’jlJnsaai w^svaQ^ijrrJi ii» •• 3--^ TTT b •I '7- . jM jaafeawMiiBipb loai 1/ : 1 < 4 > tf A .vfiisDOM IWBKidfibam Innuol) ffiJxan lisriibaiirl yl > L • ?■ V Hl I V s S’.” I ■ « •• t Staff member withdraws from consideration to be Lake Odessa manager Hastings is saying farewell to summer this weekend with its annual Summerfest celebration. The three-day event kicks off tomorrow, Friday. Aug. 22, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. featuring arts and crafts vendors on the courthouse lawn, concessions, free trolley rides, children’s activities, a softball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, a 5K run, a parade, a car show, live entertainment and much more. Pictured here, a member of the Saladin Shriners Mini-T patrol greets a young parade-goer during last year's event. This year’s Grand Parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, in downtown Hastings. Rie photo before, approving a recommen­ dation by interim Manager Gregg Guetschow at a special meeting July 10 to immediately promote Jatob Hanson, a member of the village’s Department of Public Works since 2014, to train under Guetschow as an administrative assistant. Village officials stated Hanson’s progress would be evaluated at the end of a three-month trial period by both Guetschow and the council. If deemed successful, Hanson would Dennis Mansfield ba twon E Toi riaifia? h t ■Village president, interim manager to enter negotiations with DPW supervisor laagafaO auU.! oril LI Bl. Staff Writer I * {J CR|EK mi-T ■ X • ? >1 •t 4^ ..;V « BATTLE J.• > :ai I if [ Staff Writer »c. • I I Dennis Mansfield •V The Lake Odessa Village Council’s search for a new, permanent manager recently took yet another twist. Actually, it might have taken two, with village leaders now set to negotiate with a cur­ rent department head to take on a dual role after the council’s regular meeting Monday, Aug. 18. Council members had seeming­ ly hired their next manager a month 1 I ff /e ,'l t ani II 1 »» 5 ‘x* xv tt • 4. >» il li i I 4 t 7 t licit 7 I MB ■ > "3 ! c> * w i ■J s. » I .t I w_ 4 M ST’/ 4M fli ' w- 4. J 'W>» 'SSr 2 i s. r- -4* 4i os: oa •s- ?• O ar b « 1 ,1 ® fZ W w w -4BB [ L I I > * “WB I 1^ t I I •l PF IT PAGE 11 14 A D 1LOCAL a* SS2 YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269*945-9554 lh'5 .* If • ! V I ♦ • ♦ A 4 1 •? .• INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. VIEXAL.^ Group THE HASTINGS BANNER * I t ■ lV: "7: Spend it here. Keep it here. 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V 3. 4 f t-? r j I Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Jackson (right) discusses eliminating Committee of the Whole meetings on a trial basis in the fourth quarter of this year. Photo by Molly Macleod '’'•^' •. A * Alleged murderer to be sentenced Sept. 10 Molly Macleod Editor eit' A Barry County man facing an open murder charge is scheduled to be sentenced after withdrawing a motion to change a previous plea of guilty to not guilty. John Michael Branham, 27, a resident of the Dowling area, had reportedly filed a motion to have a previous plea ofguilty related to felony charges including murder withdrawn. But, during a hearing Tuesday, Aug. 12, before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B, defense counsel for Branham informed the court that Branham wished to withdraw the motion. “I think he’s making an informed decision,” said defense attorney Gordon Shane McNeill. “I think he’s making the right decision.” Branham was charged in late January with one count ofopen murder and one count ofbeing a second habitual offender, with bond set at $1 million. He has remained lodged in the Barry County Jail. The charges reportedly stem from a Jan. 23 incident that led to the death of Branham’s uncle, Terry Lee Traister II. According to officials with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, Branham was allegedly involved in an assault on Traister, who died from injuries sustained in the attack. With Branh^ withdrawing the nretio^ to change his plea, a sentencing hearing was scheduled for Sept. 10. Schipper said he had not “seen the basis” for Bran­ ham’s motion, but added that it was now a moot point. “I believe you know what you’re doing,” the judge added. According to previous news reports, Branham is no stranger to Barry County courts. In 2020, he pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of assault with intent for great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation and was sentenced to 365 days in jail, received two years of probation and was ordered to an outpatient treatment program. Then, in 2021, Branham reportedly pled guilty to more misdemeanor charges for domestic violence and destruction of property. He was sentenced to 93 days in jail, a year of probation and was again ordered to an outpatient treatment program. — Editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report. ?. ’ » 1 ■’j'i’T? I. I >4 I IV p JS I J X* il >* S’***!? ♦ this winter. “When she sat through a couple months of meetings, she asked, ‘So why do you do this this way?’ And we’ve been asked that by constituents — ‘Hey, you guys are kind of wasting your time to do two meetings to do two more meetings,’ Jackson said. “It can be viewed as a bit of a burden on the admin­ istration. It certainly would be a savings on mileage for commissioners coming from all comers of±e county.” Jackson said he wants to try out the two BOC meetings, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on a trial basis throughout the next quarter. At the end of the 90-day trial period, commissioners will reflect and decide whether to reinstate the COWs or continue with the BOC-only meeting structure. The rest of the board agreed with Jackson and unanimously voted to recommend the 90-day trial. Jackson said commissioners should be aware that there will likely be special meetings called, when needed, on days that would usually be reserved for COW meetings. The Barry County Board of Commissioners might be meeting less frequently, but for longer in the fourth quarter of this year. Commissioners voted at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting to recommend eliminating COW meetings in the fourth quarter of 2026. The recom­ mendation, if approved at next week’s regular BOC meeting, would mean commissioners’ business would be relegated to two meetings a month, instead of two COW meetings and two BOC meetings. “We have had discussions probably almost as long as I’ve been a commissioner about why we do the things that we do with a COW meeting to debate things in a little more detail and then refer them to ourselves for the BOC the following week and those BOC meetings are fairly quick, usually,” said Board Chair Dave Jackson. Jackson said fellow commissioner Marsha Bassett questioned the practice shortly after joining the board Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer -O 1<' Commissioners recommend eliminating cow meetings on trial basis Dennis Mansfield / ( Ai b I Bi I I fl 1^ 1— H I FMTII •> .4 1* • < I, r»* I -ic '-i-r 11 « I 1 I J f iigSnof^eiu I I { ! k — "'F ■‘J^hs-R i yjl vi ir«j J I fcl » <4 I 1 1 • i *, }! V- <1 a: I 4 4. yl /u* b*' I I 4 V '^fXaxfa 'L V JBl U)>> f . i ot IBu^ II I x& / •’’j-lll 4 ,b<, :2» I n alt W’-'’ I *1' I Longtime Nashville trustee resigns I 1 fl »4 ■'* ,* '■‘Hf I s^lC 9 I I *- * 1 I M I Leila Wood Contributing Writer' reorganUation of the transfer station, and the ongoing remodeling projects at Putnam Park and the village hall, Felder said, “I’m glad that I was part of that.” Village President Mike Kenyon presented him with a plaque and the council members thanked him, congratulated him and wished him well. They also had cupcakes at the end of the meeting. “We’re going to miss a lot of people,” said Felder. “We’ve had really good times, and we’ve fought, hard to get this village to where it is now, and I think we’ve all worked together. We’ve got a good council right now.” The council will meet at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 for a special meetingto appointsomeone to fill Felder’s seat before its regular monthly meeting later that evening. Any registered voter of the Village of Nashville who is interested in the, position has until Sept. 8 to submit an application. i Henry Felder served his last meeting on the Nash­ ville Village Council on Thursday, Aug. 14. After 10 years serving on the council, he and his wife are leaving Nashville and moving to Ohio to be closer to their son and grandchildren, he said in his letter of resignation, which was read during the meeting. “I will miss being part of the council,” he said. “However, we are starting a new adventure, and who knows? Maybe I will start going to council meetings in our new community.” He listed more than a half-dozen different boards and committees he has been on in his decade serving on the council and said he is proud of how he has seen the community grow in that time. From the dedication of Parady Park and the reopen­ ing of the historic Kellogg school building as the new Village Flats, to the growth of local businesses, the ■ ■“‘^“'AkrrTt I4J I 2 1 I J .* I b AiV I , l7' L*^ 1 1 4 f-- I I ( •x..4.r; «- i :9 1 I I .I'J ■1: I *J +(> ■ if ap 4 L iirow »; SB L h, J >d »1 r '1 ‘k M ’ - i I ................ 41IC*- Dtr • ••»■ lx’t * I • 34ltl v« • IX •1 •< • *w • •Z rj •r I I > ;'’.V 1 ■ Y k 4 M 411 'V t * 4 ‘u y «■ B-------F -^•1: .X p DID YOU SEE? —AN EVENING WITH PRESIDENT— LECH WALESA « *.*l r. 9 / .. 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K H ' ’ r L ,.' ‘lb ■’i’itftf. iJOfl ,-4j’ r.f} -ft; ?. 1 « J f I’m not usually in,” Pratt said. “It’s hard. “It scared the daylights out of me,” she added, referring to the alleged threats by Burtts. “And I’ve been in this line of work for 37 years.” According to discussions during the sentencing hearing, Burtts had report­ edly sought to have a family member prosecuted and was upset when he was informed that wasn’t possible. “I believed him,” she said of the alleged threats. “1 thought that it was the final straw for him to lose it.” Michael Frezza of the Michigan Attorney General’s Office said the charges against Burtts constituted a “serious crime,” considering that the defendant was college-educated and was reportedly trained in law enforce­ ment, making his “conduct even more egregious.” “He should have known better,” Frezza said, while addressing Schipper and seeking for the judge to send a message in sentencing Burtts. “But, even with his knowledge, he proceed­ ed to make threats against governmen­ tal action. “Lines have to be drawn, your honor.” While Burtts had agreed to a plea bargain, defense attorney Lyonel Woolley asked for the Aug. 13 hearing to be adjourned due to a conflict over whether any sentence would be served consecutively or concurrently. When the hearing was reconvened the following day, Schipper said the issue of sentencing should have been settled when the two sides agreed to a plea bargain. “Because that may have affected the plea agreement,” the judge said. “In this case, that was not done,” Schipper said he was “limiting myself” in sentencing Burtts to serve 365 days for each of the three felony counts, as well as two years probation and paying related court costs, to be served concurrently, rather than con­ secutively. Burtts will receive credit for 249 days already served. Burtts will also be required to submit to a mental health evaluation and act on any recommendations. According to Schipper, the district court will be able to maintain some control over Burtts while he serves the sentence in the Barry County Jail, compared to if he had sentenced Burtts to potentially longer terms and to have the three charges served consecutively in a state prison. “I can at least know what’s going on,” Schipper said. “The main reason is control. I want to know what’s going on. “Once we send them to (state) pris­ on, we have no control,” he added. Pratt had one more request when asked by Schipper about any condi­ tions she thought were necessary in The Johnstown Township Board of Trustees unanimously voted, 5-0, to approve a resolution regarding a six-year special assessment district to fund aquat­ ic plant control treatments of Mill Lake ataspecial meeting Wednesday, Aug. 13. Sheri Babcock, township clerk, said the special assessment district includes 111 total parcels, though 25 ofthe parcels are either non-buildable or vacant and are exempt, with another nine considered “half assessments.” Township Treasurer Karmen Nicker­ son added the only change to the special assessment district is time, with the new district being approved for six years, compared to a five-year period used previously. According to the approved resolution, the district would raise an estimated $64,000 to fund the ongoing treatments at the lake. A public hearing was held prior to the board taking action, with only one person in the audience making any type of statement. The gentleman said he was sentencing Burtts. “I also don’t want him to be any­ where near me or my children,” she said. “I want him nowhere near any of us.” Burtts took the opportunity Thursday to apologize to Pratt and her family. Pm not trying to make any excuses,” Burtts said. “Julie, you deserve better than that. “This is something that is totally out of character for me. I’ll never do it again,” he added. “Whatever makes Julie feel safe, that’s what I hope you do.” Schipper said he also hoped Burtts’ actions were “just a blip” and that he learns to act differently in the future when facing an emotional crisis. “That’s the key,” Schipper said. “This can never be the response. “These kind of threats I always take seriously,” the judge added. “It’s scary.” A-S 1 u k a J J r 'F‘ « r *- 2^ I Ji'. » O' lB’i I f r u J jtu .. tr. i / I. r i'f 4 I '-.• t I; <** r <. J, ■;?! J ?' f • 'X. 11 r Tine.; I /j.tii r- 9 ■ f .• r I I. 4 r 44 4 4 4t I r • 1 I , J 11 bn*' 1 f I < r. f . T * I* > i GR I 1 A , lAM Ji ^Ur : ■r-ji < H J ■ r ( ■* I I < }{ lyi oi snioo at&3T3iar I V 1 ti ' m 1 I I I t *z 55 t Im HUH^tdJctnwjOTtidnl,^ u* ' ♦ I k h;Mr<jaitznjL ••1 b^lc . Bti?/ B « > HtBJj 361 k roTOFSiP ) J F i (l. » >■ I ^nu^i »z' im latt- - X>ar,»| 1 I ( I« .X. jia t 4 Aioli h » lOSbig^ J «Jr mH 1 ^>m 3l I f- I n t' f ( k i I Il bnfr) k1 oj -r• t - flUiitaii izlBpr^ » , t I I I' r- J ♦ HV F; f; ,1f ' f .I 1. 4 .r f 'I t f ^'r L ▼ I ' 1- >f‘‘‘ I I V 11 *>' • L'ii. .i# I II t. f ! I’' « i 4 ) • t. t -4" I* J JI' B m V i®' /' f f. t “7* • . • • I I ■- z if' ■ J •y Z s: / ' /a I M' './ L ii.’l*’ . 3 fl''. r i ( ’i h r I I I 'A J i! t k Il J J It f, .P* J i WITHDRAWS Continued from Page 1 myself and about the village I’ve always been proud to call home,” Hanson stated in the letter. “That said, I’ve found some aspects of the role difficult to navigate. At times, 1 wasn’t always sure if I was meeting the expectations of the position, which made it challenging to approach the work with the confidence and clarity I hoped to bring. “I absolutely value learning through doing, but I’ve realized that I may be better suited to a role that offers more structure and clearer guidance - at least at this stage in my journey,” he added. “While I had truly hoped this internship would confirm a long-term path in the village manager role. I’ve come to believe that my strengths and interests are better aliened with the work being done in the Department of Public Works right now.” In his report to the village council prior to Monday’s meeting, Guetschow stated he was “disappointed” the men­ torship program proved unsuccessful. “I had high hopes that this experi­ ment would set up the organization for long-term stability in its top adminis­ trative role,” he reported. But, while one door might have closed, another might have opened. Village President Karen Banks, at the council’s Aug. 18 meeting, said the village’s DPW supervisor, Jesse Trout, “expressed interest” in a possible dual role that would include serving as vil­ lage manager. Banks said she believes the dual-role position to be a workable solution, citing the leadership and support of the village’s other “strong” department heads and council. “We already have a strong team,” she said. “We’ll all work together to make this work. And, we’ll make it work.” Guetschow added that any of the village stafTs three department heads - including Trout, Police Chief Kendra Backing and Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Forman - “have the capability” to serve as manager. And, he complimented Trout for seeing an opportunity and wanting to “pursue new challenges.” “That’s exactly the attitude you want ■( .t 1 ♦ 9 in somebody stepping into that role,” Guetschow said. “With that, there will be a learning curve. “But, I’m confident he has the ability to learn those things and be a good vil­ lage manager.” Banks received approval, through a consensus of the six other council members, for her and Guetschow to enter contract negotiations with Trout regarding a new dual role as DPW supervisor and village manager. ((r 9 Pm excited about this idea,” said Trustee Ben DeJong. “I think he’d be a great fit for that position.” The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023. That’s when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger less than seven months after his accepting the job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring searches since then, without achieving a suc­ cessful hire. During its most recent hiring search, the village council interviewed four finalists, including Hanson, for the position of deputy manager at a spe­ cial meeting May 31, Less than three weeks later, they voted to hire former Mt. Pleasant mayor and Paw Paw vil­ lage manager William Joseph. Guetschow confirmed the village had made an “official” offer to Joseph. But, Joseph notified Guetschow on June 26 that he was withdrawing his name from consideration. Discussions then turned to Hanson, with the council approving Guetschow’s plan at the July 10 special meeting to create a temporary position to help him learn the duties and respon­ sibilities involved in serving as village manager. Hanson was to have worked in an administrative capacity two days a week for up to three months, while continuing his duties with the DPW the other three days. “We will continue with our earli­ er plan to invest in Jake’s continued development,” Guetschow stated in his written report to the council. “To that end, he has enrolled in a leadership development program that gets under­ way in Charlotte in September and for which I am one of the presenters.” BUDGET Continued from Page 1 vehicle purchases, software purchases, office equipment and more, but also included a list of capital improvement projects county officials hope to complete in the next five years. Zuzga said he wanted commissioners to have an idea in their heads of what is coming down the pike in coming years when reviewing this year’s budget. The budget proposed on Tuesday is a living document, and it will likely go through changes before commissioners vote on the final document this fall. “There are things, if you want to see additional areas of reduction, that we could, but I didn’t do any large cuts this year,” Zuzga said. A full copy of the proposed 2026 Barry County budget can be found at barrycounty.org. Financial FOCUS sir 9 bothered by what he considered inconsis­ tencies in the treatment of areas around the lake, bringing his support of the special assessment district into question. Nickerson said the public hearing was the time for residents to discuss the need for the special assessment, pro or con. “This is a break,” she said. “This is their chance to say they don’t want it anymore.” Though, she added, she’s not heard of any “naysayers” prior to Wednesday’s special meeting And, township residents and property owners in the Mill Lake special assess­ ment district will have another chance to voice their concerns or opinions at a second public hearing set for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10. “If people say, ‘No, no,’ they don’t want it, that’s why we have these meet­ ings,” Nickerson said. According to Babcock, the last step in re-establishing the special assess­ ment district is to send out notices to the affected property owners. 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Who can contribute. Fortu­ option to roll up to $35,000 into nately, 529 plans welcome con- a Roth IRA for the beneficiary local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. �w .ip I ' I• 4 Thursdoy, August 21,2025 A, HastingsBonner cyyrr> iP- t M' * '«» i _. I 5 » 1 < <* BAILEY ! NATURE PRESERVE I 1 f * 4 ' V I I'l' 4 * .-^ ; Ab I V* -< c’ I .4 I .* 4 14 : 5 1 T I I r r «* <1 k .1 Xk'" ft ] t S' A' I • r I, A* i r» 4 1 t ft-; < tf A I A <. I jiT L^b. J I f / r r I if -1 u 7 • J A s; V ' Work Ts underway at Barry County's newest park The Bailey Nature Preserve was dedicated earlier this summer Courtesy photos c •/ ' /_ r J *>* •6( i 'k • I * •i I • 't ft p* I* r. I < I Members of the Bailey family celebrate the Bailey Nature Preserve s aed !i;n^ I t I Ji 1 VlQxk underway at Barry County’s newest park Barry County Parks, along with Southwest Michigan Land (’onservancy (S WMLC), held a public dedication for the Bailey Nature Preserve in June. Representatives from the Bailey family, local and stale officials and community members celebrated the opening of Barry County’s newest park with speeches, snacks and a guided tour. The Bailey Nature Preserve includes 35-acre Metcalf Lake and was originally donated to the City of Battle Creek by David and Eleanor Bailey. In 2024, ownership was transferred to Barry County. Barry County Parks will manage the property to preserve the area’s natural stale for future generations. Fhe Bailey Nature Preserve boasts wooded ridges and wide ravines that lend themselves well to the trail system currently under construction. Groves of white cedar, eastern hemlock and tamarack surround Metcalf Lake, which parks staff say gives parts of the future nature preserve that “Up North” feel. The property is also a vital headwater source for Waubascon Creek and a whole chain of downstream lakes (including Waubascon and Foster Lakes), all the way down to the Kalamazoo River. I n the last three years, Barry County Parks has worked closely with S WMLC to permanently conserve the 160acre property. Barry County Parks is in the process of creating a safe entrance, with a parking area and vault toilet for Bailey Nature Preserve. Dan Patton, director of Barry County Parks said, “The Baileys had a vision for Metcalf Lake, and we were thrilled to welcome the public to celebrate the culmination of their dreams for this land.” A fund has been established at the Barry Community Foundation to support the preserve’s reopening and to establish a permanent endowment for the ongoing maintenance and management of the Bailey Nature Preserve. The Bailey Nature Preserve Fund, started by the Bailey Family, will provide future support neces­ sary for the facility’s growth. Information on the fund and how to donate can be found at barrycf.org/funds/ bailey-nature-preserve-fund/. Bailey Nature Preserve is located at 5175 East Base­ line Road, Bellevue, MI 49021, in Assyria Township in Barry County, just 7 miles north of downtown Battle Creek. For more information, call 269-945-3775 or email info@charltonpark.org. — Barry County Parks Goodwill’s VITA Program to offer free tax prep assistance, volunteers needed Goodwill Industries ofCentral Michigan’s Heartland, based in Battle Creek is once again supporting the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program to offer free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals and families across the region. Through VITA, IRS-certified volunteers provide free electronic tax filing for taxpayers earning less than $67,000 annually, persons with disabilities, limited English-speaking taxpayers, and active or retired mil­ itary members. Goodwill CMH helps recruit and train volunteers, as well as host program sites. “This free service can save families an average of $250 per return,” said Kenneth Bauer, Goodwill CMH president and CEO. “It’s an important way we help ensure more income stays in the hands of those who need it most.” In addition to the regular tax season offerings. Goodwill CMH is currently extending its services with See VOLUNTEERS on 6 «Closed-Cell Foam Insulation * Blown-In Attic Insulation Nelsons SPRAY FOAM,LLC ?. 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Katey Conklin in first place and Kamryn Schnooberger in second place Photos by Jeft Baurs and Kaleb Nyberg Several auditioned, dozens voted, one won. Delton Idol saw its return Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9, at its current home at William Smith Memorial Park in downtown Delton alongside local vendors and food trucks. Katey Conklin walked away with the first-place prize this year and the title of “Delton Idol.” Kamryn Schnooberger came in second place and David Linder came in third. “There were lots of uncertainties as to what to expect, but what we got was more than we could have ever expected,” said organizer and Delton also known as DJ Idol emcee Kyle Bumham Keil. “The contestants started to pile in along with large groups of spectators that were all ready for a weekend full of talent, passion, and performance... and that’s exactly what they got. With our most am­ bitious audio and lighting production yet, we kicked off day one with our 30 eager contestants ranging in ages young to old, all gunning for the SI,000 first place cash prize and the title of Delton Idol. Bumham, from DJ Keil Karaoke and Upbeat Sound And Party, has been producing and hosting the annual contest since 2013. The event has grown exponentially from the first year, which saw eight contestants and a prize of SI 00. Bumham thanked Delton Idol’s sponsors for helping grow the event. “This contest could not be what it is today without them,” he said. Thirty contestants competed for the title of “Delton Idol” this year, vying before a panel of four judges for the $1,000 first-place prize. Second and third place weren't left out of the prize pool, either, with each boasting a S300 and $200 prize, respectively. “The first night went offgreat—all the contestants sang their hearts out to try and secure a place for the next night. All contestants had only one round to wow the audience and judges alike before we had to cut half of the talent...no easy task, making the cuts for the next day even harder,” Bumham said. “As the night winded down, we reached the last singer, so it was time to call up all of our amazing performers and see how the judges’ numbers all added up.” Delton Idol contestants are judged on a scale of one to 10 on five different criteria: voice, pitch, phrasing, presence and audience participation. Scores from each of those categories are added together by the judges at the end of each round. “Rounds are non-accumulative, so the contestants *1 J «a ^35* I » Conklin named 2025 ‘Delton Idol’ 1 need to bring their A-game every time, and no one can accumulate a lead that way,” Burnham said. The top-scoring half of contestants from the first day of competition on Friday relumed for day two to battle it out for the top prize. With four rounds and the final ahead of them. they had to be smart and craft which songs they per­ formed while tiy ingto stay alive in the competition,” Bumham said. He said the judges'job got harder as the evening progressed, with each contestant bringing their own, diverse talent. Audience members were treated to performances across all genres, from pop to country to classic rock, hard rock and every thing in between. Contestants were eliminated throughout Sat­ urday’s rounds of competition until only three remained. Bumham said the lop three perfonned their final numbers before the judges tabulated for the last time. This year’s winner. Conklin, is no stranger to Delton Idol. She took second place in the competition in 2023. •‘She was amazing, changing her wardrobe in-between songs to mirror the mood of the songs she was perfonning,” said Bumham. “A true talent and versatile performer, all the elements came together for her. Festivities ended with a bang on Saturday with the final results and a firew orks show; “It’s amazing, the camaraderie between the con­ testants,” Bumham said. “It's not a battle between them but a trip they all take together. They are encouraging and genuinely there for each other. It M\ f really is beautiful to see. loi jF I 4^ i jj n i*. M > 4 I 41 s !> >1 .IB s 'in 3e . 1 I .•C' si > ' F* IT, ft ” i 44 >1 "i .4 ti OH 4 i\j ■■■' » I 9I f ' • -r; •4 , < ♦ < •r 4 f.It 4 : « ! s b ? I 5? • -'u.- ♦ f \A. J w# ’Jr?-' fp ' Vr • 'I IP < I - u vC ; « i' Ti-Ji I \ sV SJ l’ I •• X< c. V—, > t I A .<< *4 ! 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I 1 /l\ • ,v 7\ I ? ,w p • • "SS I « t 4. <1 /i 1 1 , > X fl >i • tq ( I* Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam t 5^ h* (2 W’ I .'• State Senator Thomas Albert gives a proclamation to Barry County Commissioner Catherine Getty at June’s Bailey Nature Preserve dedication. f «r5i 4^ $I ft Kv b i'T % 1 It * *4/ , \- VJ > t* �r I .'I VV' V I Hastings Live nears season’s end with upcoming Summerfest performances I Ml I tni ' ** Ihystl® % 2'jnti n3od * * ;«!* djiv/ 5; it 9^'^^ F? I *1 • 3 .wn: enu I ;^i I I 01 ‘ .0 J* L/ t f :?iq H.'ftsniii :t: b' While there’s still more to come, or­ ganizers of the Hastings Live Summer Concert Series have been very pleased with the attendance at events so far this summer. “This summer flew by and we ap­ preciate all in attendance,” said Steven Hoke, arts and events coordinator for the City of Hastings. “We also want to thank all the spon­ sors of this year’s concert series,” Hoke added. “Without all these sponsors, including the free will donations col­ lected at concert sites from our crowds, Hastings Live could not offer our series for free each year.” The local concert series is set with the annual Hastings Summerfest. For in­ formation on Summerfest, persons may visit online at hastingssummerfest.com. The 2025 Hastings Summerfest will host events at two different entertain­ ment venues. The Thomapple Plaza Venue will host two shows on Friday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and then two shows on Saturday, Aug. 23, also at 5 ;30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Between shows, the Expressions Dance Studio will be performing. The Hastings Spray Plaza Venue will host four performances on Aug. 22 at noon, 1 a.m. and 2 p.m., as well as a Foam Party on the Spray Plaza at 3 p.m. On Aug. 23, there will again be performances at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., with another Foam Party at 3 p.m. The United States Air Force Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble, a group of 18 professional enlisted musicians, will take the Thomapple Plaza stage at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 22. The Shades of Blue’s repertoire ranges from traditional big band jazz to bebop and swing, to mod­ emjazz. At 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 22, the Thor­ napple Plaza Stage will host Get Wild: Celebrating the Music of Prince, a high-energy concert experience honor- :t».no3 I c /iiL 5fll « 10 IK 'W I r > 01.c 2 y 4 K S 1 M. f • « -I J - ft. r?.’ 1 I J- rij. ■' I inn/’o ;■ ’•R; n i 4 I -1 '■ i , iUOU 9 C. k T“ i I'll epoJc.' TSU I I i ’ 1 J ‘ ' ';G I t 4 fjr'K ( J r •'ll I -I J 1 I I J 0 m^J^^co£ .in * < ' U.K I f i I I > ' K' J ' 1-iBT -'■'’ ■' 5: n--. •' i ■ jf.V JE^xl <. •tr •s. i 4 X I i J 1 I I / f rt .• •'W V !»> , '*'•1? O'H ii' -I i F-' • - i.‘ t' I ■ aonbU 8no{< tir •i i $ r I I 1 I H ( I I 1 r 1 I I <n ’Ji 'iiibi I I I 1 I • iU I r,. Zb > ► * I ■• '‘H i ‘4 ! I hi X I r - —1 •i •l K I r / ' LJ ■ . T J 1 - 'IbCkw. If I i ^icu' -glik L'.eH '.''g.,' mbr ’"-' ' i .£ iJSb'-'.- k> It fJSRJ. > r i 'TT 1? '• » j/.notflix f i• r..n /I V .: fMted t -i.ni • Vff n D c' x«< • 1 / 4^ 1Hi ?1 i< r> I r B\L j nT;rj“It2flrf.’ •i '? j'l * K .ni vajjUi^fel6B ^s' ./ f jA I r;'.n !"!> I . I <a^ 4. 4 1 4 Hi ft a fl r >W* i n / J A< PIAN Mill Office- 517-254-4463. AUCTIONS NOTICE - PUBLIC LAND AUCTION »* 4 The Barry County Treasurer will offer 1' tax- reverted real estate at public auc­ f 0 r tion online at www.tax-sale.info. The Dueling Pianos will entertain Summerfest audiences on Saturday, first auction will be held on August i. > Aug. 23, at 5:30 p.m. Courtesy photos 26th, 2025 from 10:00am to 7:00pm '« ■rf. EOT. Bids can also be placed up to 30 ‘ ie > days in advance on the website. As­ t. 4 J sistance is available for those without f 7 -4: t. B* » 5 computer or internet access. Incom­ Delton’s own Kody Bryant will —* *■ plete or voided sales from the August 4^ perform from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 23, at the Spray .. 26th, 2025 auction, if any, will be re-offered on September 26th, 2025 from 10:00am to7:00pm EDI Unsold Plaza. J • I tax reverted real estate from either of *1 .‘te The Doug Acker Duo consists of Hastings father and son Doug and Tim Acker. The two will play at the Spray Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 2:45 p.m. ing the music and legacy of Prince. Led by musical director Mitch Myers, the production brings together an ensemble of vocalists and musicians to perform a wide range selection of Prince’s iconic catalog. In addition to Prince’s own hits, th^ show features a special segment showcasing songs he wrote for other artists. Performances at the Spray Plaza Ven­ ue will start at noon on Friday, Aug. 22, lar and will include: • Noon to 1 p.m.-Beth Lepak Strings; •1-1:45 p.m. - Lexi Adams, an Amer­ ican singer-songwriter and indepen­ dent performing artist from southwest Michigan; • 2-2:45 p.m. - Michigan Mafia String Band, featuring acoustic bluegrass, country and a little swing ; • 3-3:45 p.m. - Stormy’s Foam Party, a 30 X 60 play-space, foam cannons and up to 4 feet of allergy-free, zero clean­ up, environmentally friendly foam. Saturday’s fun at the Spray Plaza Venue will begin at 1 p.m. and include: • 1-1:45 p.m. Kody Bryant, a solo acoustic country cover musician from Delton; • 2-2:45 p.m. Doug Acker Duo, Doug and Tim Acker are a father/son duo from Hastings; and • 3-3:45 p.m. Stormy’s Foam Party, a 30 X 60 play-space with sudsy, refreshing bubbles that kids of all ages can play outdoors. Other Summerfest performances are set to include: • Saturday, Aug. 23, at 5:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos; and • Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7:30p.m.-Eric Brown and the Boat Drinkers: Tribute the previous auctions, if any, will be re- offered on October 31st, 2025 in a sealed- bid auction. All bids must be placed by 7:00 pm EDT for this final sealed-bid auction. Answers to common questions about the auction process and additional information can be found at www.tax-sale.info/faq For more information and to view a list of the properties being offered, please visit www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800259-7470. Auction listings may also be available at the County Treasurer’s office. CAMPERS/RVS 1988 AVIAN Model X 34’ RV for sale. Updated plumbing. New tires. Needs TLC. $8,000 OBO. 269-993-2529 to the music of Jimmy Buffet. Between both the 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, on both nights, the Hastings Expression Dance Studio will be performing for the audience. All shows at both the Thomapple Plaza Venue and the Spray Plaza Venue are free to attend. DM 5 I I Conscientious timber harvester. Saw i 1 «/ WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Ju h Woodland couple to help lead annual Homecoming parade ‘tHneltie I; It H sBitisr -4k TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 WANTED 7 I* a CLASSIFIEDS w •> S’. 1”^ V’V i it 7 * i J % » T ? ( -^-UsT SSS^** t t 1 I ► I » tp I '!' fl JK'"'* \ *7 W . 4m >> f * J ’ t5 H . 1 I ■It-'-' t’! f. n J F 1 T* v4» I •ii i.;^ * ‘it •« s. ■ s'. '■ i J' J I i Nirw l 4 ., ,4 1 1 I J. ,. -J* I ii X , ’C 1 I 54 r-* [ T F - *4!^- * J1 r ' 5* * r > Mary and Claude Smith are the 2025 Woodland Homecoming Parade ! J sT*',4^9^^'' * ■S'* 'A r 1 . ’’ I J *29 I < ' ** ■ A . <> i j 'f r F 9^ p :* X 4BiS 4t $ 4^ t 4 z t X I 4 1 ■ «.A t .J •/z«’ > 1 1)^ - pS' •^'' k«( ^^3 •« * > Grand Marshals. The two will lead the parade through downtown I I / Vf 5 4l k ( 4 <5 VI 1 > < s» * <S^S . Tl t;.' •» a \V I t.^ JI <4 i L V' * .r 1 f r/ * • / 7 I t > ,1 1 f lY r.^ I k f I . n V 5 Thursday, August 21, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com % i '■ * 4 I ^<b <*■ Woodland at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Courtesy photo X-/ f I f I I' ' .* t pfiP/F’ *4iefr" 4* «• « Ia r“ • •r 'i * jW** 4' .• saF, 1^ I i' kI w . . I A f ^iejnr ... ; fl pTie • r 1 5 * f' ' ■( 's. 4fl U Ct I >• i^.RUV r, I ';40 ‘71 r J si --J®a4k-rK r'’ r St'' ft ( I I • • ............... ........... 1 .. r I > I ( f 91^' l^! «•»{?’ ■'" 'J ••X r fV '! rj '^-■a ' I ^!- LL iib 4 jir h" i ff <I « * s.C‘ ‘.mtr. fej_^ -w* .• *: 1 T ■'' I : 1. r f b' W -i r" '. IfJ.'O jprf' A ( t *> 4> ' 4Pjl!T itr .1 J I i '•'^- r '■■ ATT? ■M r--l I I i 1 J I aii I ! y-i ‘ 1 •• ’J 1 4, V • -s’* *1 d 4 I 4 I 1 I I r< >d 4 ««— I I ( f it .... I I I .f H Ik. T- 9 I 1 I' The Woodland Homecoming Com­ mittee announced that a local couple, Claude and Mary Smith, were recently selected as grand marshals and will help lead the festival’s 2025 parade set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. According to committee members, Claude Smith was bom and raised in Woodland, with Mary moving to the area in her freshman year of high school. Both were supporters of the former Woodland High School, where Mary was a cheerleader and majorette. Through the years, the Smiths have served their church, Zion Lutheran, in various capacities. Claude served in every position except finance secretary, a position Mary has held. They have each sung in the choir, taught Sunday school, and even preached on occasion. Their commitment to their church family doesn’t end within the church walls,as±ey faithfully visitthe shut-ins. ClauderetiredfromOldsmobileafter 30 years, all the while farming, which he continues somewhat today. At one point, he took over his father’s chicken business, with a flock of 5,000 birds. Mary’s career serving the children of the community started when she taught story hour, along with Carol Stadel. She continued in the Lakewood school system as a math aide in the Distar 3 program, working as a teacher’s aide in Special Education, and as a secretary at West Elementary School. Mary retired after 29 years in education, with her last assignment working in Woodland with Wayne Abbot, then-director of special education. She received the Contrib­ utor Award from the Parent Advisory Board ofthe Ionia Intermediate School District in 2000. After retiring, the couple built a greenhouse in their backyard and operated a seasonal business selling vegetable plants and flowers in the spring. They enjoyed providing plants to customers for seven years until an out-of-state family wedding kept them from reopening one year. According to the festival committee, the Smiths have been valued members of various local organizations through the years. Mary is a past member of the Woodland Child Study Club, PTA and the Woodland Women’s Study Club. Claude is a long-time member of the Lions Club and, in the last few years, served as a voting inspector. “The Lakewood Community Coun­ cil and the annual CROP Walk are causes that are near and dear to their hearts,” committee members stated in announcing the Smiths’ selection. They have faithfully walked in the CROP Walk for over 40 years. Claude wore engineer boots for several years.” Claude and Mary Smith have seven children, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Along with riding in the parade, the Smiths will be honored at a reception afterwards in the park. “Please join us in congratulating Claude and Mary on this well-deserved honor at that time,” committee members slated. DM A f * 4 AI It kI I « Is it really a.party without foam? Stormy’s Foam Party returns to Summerfest at the Spray Plaza on Friday, Aug, 22, at 3 p.m. I :e ly 4 ADVERTISING DEADLINES RESIDENriM,& COMMERCIAL X AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. r Z- Zz*? Septic Tanks Vacuum Cleaned year Round Pumping Serving All of Barry County and Surrounding Areas Jaiiiifrf sen huf i/inir et 0/ ijf/i > x Jor BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS J2ifons Septic Tank Service Monday at 5 p.nn. Thanks you all for your business in 2024! THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon appreciate your business! 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On August 1,1964, Ruth married David Reigler at UBM and they recently celebrated 61 years of marriage. Ruth was known for her faith in God, her devotion to her family, her excellent culinary skills, listening to the Beach Boys, her sense of humor, kindness, and hospitality. She touched the lives of many, including many of those w/ho worked and resided at Thornapple Manor, where she lived in her final years. She made a point to call family and friends often, including phone calls with her longtime friends Judy and Barb. While living at the Manor, Ruth enjoyed playing games, bird watching and spending time with her husband David. Ruth is survived and will be missed by her husband, David; daughters, Shelley (Gordon) Olsen, Susan (Ed) Harris; sons, Stephen (Amanda) Reigler, and Randall (Melissa) Reigler; grandchildren, Ashley, VOLUNTEERS A Josh (Kenzie), Bethany, Payton. Grace, and Anna; two great­ grandchildren, Ava and Kaya; J brother-and sister-in-law, Clayton and Norene Reigler, ' and many nieces and nephews. including, Bonnie Toogood, Bruce (Daire) Rendon, and > Marcia (Randy) Clark, who she was raised alongside. She was preceded in death by her parents; older siblings, Eugene Gonzales, Elena Martinez, Harold Moore, Helen Rendon, James “Jim” Gonzales; niece, Brenda Michael; mother-in-law, Cleone Tobias and fathers-in-law, Harry Reigler and Raymond Tobias. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at the Gathering Place on 193 Cherry St.. Freeport, Ml, 49325. The visitation will be from 11 a.m.noon. The memorial service will be held at noon with a luncheon to follow at the Freeport Community Center, 200 S. State St., Freeport, Ml, 49325. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a charitable donation be made to Thornapple Manor in Ruth’s memory. ET 4 J Continued from Page 4 late-season appointments now available in Battle Creek and Coldwater for those who missed the April 15 filing deadline and have yet to file their 2022, 2023 or 2024 tax returns. Goodwill CMH officials are also seek­ ing individuals to join the VITA volunteer team. No tax experience is necessary and all training, which is available online or in person, is provided free of charge. Volunteers may serve in a variety of » .1 I I * * • « t z ( > 'MB - AUGUST 21-28 — s • r K » 4 Those interested can register for these events and find more I 1 id information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ t Worship Togeth er ' w * < roles, including as a tax preparer, greeter, interpreter, site administrator or quality reviewer. For late-season appointments or to volunteer in Battle Creek, individuals may call 269-788-6500, extensions 2018 or 2037. Or, for Coldwater, persons may call 517-279-6565. General eligibility and volunteer questions may also be submitted via email to vita(^goodwillcmh,org or by visiting online at goodwillcmh.org/pro gram-services/free-income-tax-preparation/. DM <■ PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 4: B I Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk: "Mnoomin maan’gowing: The Gift of Mnoomin" by Brittnay Luby; illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley; translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. A seed is a gift to the future and a story you can hold. Follow the journey of mnoomin, or wild rice seed, as it encounters the wetland animals that prepare its way and the people who harvest it. Hike the trail and discover the forces that keep a wetland ecosystem balanced for mnoomin. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Aug. 1-31 — Walk the Planets. Take a hike around our solar system. Visit each planet and discover the solar system that surrounds Earth with a free, selfguided hike on the green trail. Thursday, Aug. 21 — Social Hike, 10 a.m.-noon. Join the Institute for a free social hiking experience. Bring a friend, or make a new one. Water is required to hike — this is a safety precaution to prevent dehydration on the trail. This is a 2.3-mile hike that is open to all. Thursday, Aug, 28 — Accessible Shinrin-Yoku Experience (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult), 6:30 p.m. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Katie Venechuk as she introduces the practice of Shinrin-Yoku (also known as forest bathing”). This restorative series will help you experience nature in a new way—encouraging you to slow down, notice new things in the world around you and enjoy the peace of nature. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Ji^ *1 I V’ r f o^ > I s I j I ....I'* 1 i ! i F H I I I< 1 rWz.n I I I ( 1 I j ;(! I I 4 r dB II 1 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 5 t Il I SCHEDULE I * t ** • i 4 r J ? I fT?.1 ■ HfrWI ^MBB B 1^* Adventure awaits at the Hastings . Public Library. Join the Summer Read­ ing Challenge from June 7 through Aug. 16. Read anything for 15 minutes or more a day log your days and win prizes. Pick up your prizes at the li­ brary any time. No library card is required for library programs and activities. Thursday, Aug. 21 - Novel Ideas Book Club meets at Tyden Park, 1 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1948 film starring Mickey Rooney and Tom Drake, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 - Friday Storytime, Ki 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Rain Barrel Workshop with WMEAC (registration and fee required) 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 - itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Stu­ dio, 11:30 a.m.; acoustic jam, 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269^945-4263. I -v.-r b J 4^:^. . I 1 « .1 1 *• 11 Ji r 4 1 * I 1 3 I ) I I. k i r 1 i I i » I'd ) 1 I w. I' /3hu»A I A.«b Mk «B>W • • r <• •l flZ the church ofyour choice r METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An 1 • I I Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... BAPTIST CHURCH J B < > '*• kl 1 I »< iWiir - ' I 1 r • «4 <c;.4 *4^.« i ^*9 .•^1 COMMUNITY 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. lA: r LIFEGATE COMMUNITY HASTINGS FREE Ktt: . 'V .A « CHURCH A « Jf=1 1 "1 I Expression Of Who Jesus Pastor Tod Shook Is To The World Around Wednesdays - Bible Study 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Hastings. P.O. Box 8, 269-945-9121. Telephone Email hastfmc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.cbchastings.org. Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior Student Ministries: Sundays CHRIST THE KING 6 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH (PCA) CHURCH OF DELTON 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 8609. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office ST. ROSE OF LIMA 948-8004 for information. CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- night Bible 4246 Pastor Father Jeff study and prayer time 6:30 Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 Wednesday High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth Adams, contact 616-690- Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service a.m. Sunday. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Dino-might What was the largest dinosaur? METHODIST CHURCH Aftermath A Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS 203 N. Main. Pastor: l¥ lYT' www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday WOODLAND UNITED Hot Unelbobli Equipment t Carlos, Calif. Dear Carlos, Your question almost stumped me. I don’t really have dinosaur scientist pals. So, I turned to an expert on finding answers. My friend Emily Cukier is a sci­ ence librarian at Washington State University. She helps students and scientists find information. I asked her what dinosaur is the largest—and how she figures that out. Cukier told me that 1 should think hard about my question. Are we looking for the tallest dino? The lon­ gest? The heaviest? Those might be different answers. Then it’s time to ask the internet. “I’m a librarian, but the first thing 1 would do is put it into a search engine and see what 1 get,” Cukier said. A search engine uses huge, sorted lists of everything on the internet. It makes a new list of articles and sources related to my question. The first thing you see will prob­ ably be an answer from generative artificial intelligence (AI), That’s a computer program. It scrapes lots of information off the internet. Then it writes an answer to the question. Cukier told me AI is like a parrot. It’s been taught to make words and I ■ q wi.—I e i ■X * s -1 ■ ¥ '' -. . UBl I M4 A.-..- sentences. But it doesn’t understand what it’s saying. It can’t tell if infor­ mation is good or bad. So, I’m going to ignore the AI answer at first. I don’t want to risk getting a wrong answer stuck in my brain at the start of my search. Instead, I scan the search results for reliable sources. I’m looking for museums, universities, encyclope­ dias or scientists. Right now, we think the largest dinosaurs were a group called sauropods. They were massive veggie eaters. They had strong, stout bodies with four legs and long tails. They had small heads set on long necks. The most famous sauropod is the Brontosaurus. But the very biggest sauropods were titanosaurs. I see a few titanosaurs listed over and over in my reading: Dreadnoughtus, Argentinosaurus, Patagotitan, Puertasaurus and Sauroposeidon. To learn more, I could do a new search for each of those dinosaurs. Or I could visit a library and check out books about them. Cukier says that the way we get information is changing really fast. Everyone—even librarians—are working hard to learn the best ways to search. By flexing your search skills early, the answers you find are sure to be the tricera-tops,— Dr. Universe '•riomoc I *«^a,7"S6B3iste C i .fl 1 tT . I '. r > ,rJ. 1 A-* no r 'IDl^ 3V IE >! I'D & * I A s xno'i' ■ ?—’ ’A •s la SIU I >J t 1 : sfir n:3a 1 I. fpfc **.• I ;3arjo3 sldcii'^ r i 4 W" JS. L *b *w 1 1 % I A jy. jM hnn ; tfT 1 .rt| Li * r 1---- 4 -I . 4 •5 J ,4flfnrbli Ki, i /Lauflaolnoif^ « Ie « -noi odT jaom sdT I. ;J8 2U I ZI37 -'it W 4aj0i3w«boq '4. « r •V s bofr—’*2^ 73(1 r ^^boqoi bed f ai egdioatllHW r - > fiwsaonib f ft *<113 •L: ’ll w ’v It. .13010^ jgBfflaooatit t 1. i9iAQ> T . 1 I ► • *1- *.♦ laiOBaft s ■* ■1 < I < I j X* iJi * i I » t t J I ji i *« «'« .■ . I •9 J KTisidil ' -ir I ' i I i I I I )kr: V ■ J t I L I ’ 1 li Iwsr'^- ' s •* t J i -. AdJ I J 1 } 1: t .,1II «*' <* Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. '*T.k ( V 1 3i ( ?T ji 1 r r i; b •l ♦ ♦ 1 V r 1 4 ♦ t & I 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 11 1 IB Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. i ff: •4 1 « t Website: 269-948-0900. me±odist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, ASK DR. UNIVERSE 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box f •f I k ' « I « I I a. >5^ f �> XXX * r* “T X I » I J the HASTINGS BANNER www.HasringsBanner.com nt 7 Thursday, August 21,2025 ’k I k xs '\ t 1 I I t I I J k “1 I ICK THE PAGES TURNING V ! X A -1^ \ I i I 'H P I ,. II ( 11 ■■ DAVID W. MILLER X" 1 I I A i I •n. * It . K> 4 I I t I ■ .yui K Mi ' id ► J. '. •• if 1 r Wk* L Si'u 4 c A I 5 ‘V 9^- s > I i s I I L I ? ■ '3 *r> ' li' • A ck*** J t ' , ii. r “s’' I It -i I i?j I ‘Tit’A 't t I 11 J I I 1 4 1 « ■ « It *'“1 4 V t e ■'I'T-.. TiJTf lU L ATf • A . J rv « t 1.^. ■ J i; J r J I 4 i 4 . ‘. i ;T . t.A ''Wr T' ■ . ■'T; if" iy. 1^ 4 f I I T ’4x f k ! i 4 ft 4 if o ’ I I V, V;?fi r. «x . 'I r J ’* J • C I < I I * . J I I I 1 ir. J I ■ I t i ‘I fl* ■ • •• J I * 'S t > , I 4 r '■'^ t I f .'.JI. i tr i 4 k 1^ i 'A-' 1 I I *' "W^ ’ ' Iw J I f f V I ) I 4 / J T>; "'Tl ... 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J I r - ,V 1 *-*^f*si ' j J ■ I • H>CI IJ? .. f »— IP' > y*l »r I J #• .'U I :-itS i-rf S r* i ( I [ I ‘ I wj i ■ 1 1 : J I I , 1 1 t 1 iS' * * I ( 4' < t ;? k I r- r) r' . i; J / I •.y 9 I i ..’7“ > e: 11 4 I ' 9^ • J— 4 r ! 1 I i 3 n •' • f •«» .99' THE LAST DROP: How the milkman faded from Hastings life ' • f 1 I At the heart of it all were the tools of the trade—the milk can, the bottle cap, the crate, the box and the truck. Each one served a specific purpose, yet all worked in unison to make a perishable product avail­ able to every doorstep and schoolhouse in the county. The system was low-tech, but remarkably effective: Local farmers produced the milk; local dairies pro­ cessed and bottled it; local drivers delivered it and local families drank it. Today, these humble artifacts—milk cans, wire crates, cardboard caps and porch boxes—survive in antique shops, private collections and the quiet comers of family bams, bearing silent testimony to a time when food was not only local, but deeply personal. For those who grew up in Hastings during the 1950s and ‘60s, the clink of returning glass bot­ tles, the soft hum of the milk truck at dawn and the familiar tug of a bottle cap are more than nostalgic details—they are the sounds and textures of a way of life rooted in routine, trust and human connection. The milkman, with his daily rounds and dependable smile, was more than a delivery driver—he was a welcome figure at the door, a steady presence in the fabric of neighborhood life. Looking back now, half a century later, many recognize these men as the unsung heroes of their era—quiet stewards of nour­ ishment and community who, one bottle at a time, helped keep homes and hearts full. David Miller is a moderator for the “Hastings History” Facebook group. 'if?' Special to The Banner In the 1950s and 1960s, the delivery of fresh milk was not just a convenience—it was a daily ritual that subtly fit into the rhythm of life in Hastings and throughout Barry County. Long before refrigerated grocery aisles and plastic jugs became standard, local dairies like Lockshore Farms, located at 127 North Market Street, stood at the center of a remarkably efficient and deeply personal food distribution sys­ tem. This system, built on reliability, trust and close community ties, began each day before sunrise on the dairy^ farms scattered across the countryside. On these small farms, dairy cows were milked twice daily—first in the early morning hours, and again in late afternoon. In the earlier decades, this work was done by hand, with farmers sitting on stools and using open pails. As technology advanced, mechanical milking machines were introduced, increasing both efficiency and cleanliness. Once the milk was collected, it was filtered through fine mesh or cheesecloth and poured into large 10-galIon metal milk cans. These sturdy cans were the first critical link in a chain that brought fresh dairy from farm to table. To keep the milk cool before pickup, farmers placed the filled cans in springhouses, ice-cooled cellars or troughs of cold water. Each morning, the cans were hauled to the roadside and placed on wooden plat­ forms or metal stands, waiting for the arrival of the milk hauler. Typically arriving between 6 and 8 a.m., the hauler would collect the full cans and replace them with empties, ensuring a continuous loop of supply. The filled cans were transported to the local creamery—often Lockshore Farms in Hastings— where they were weighed, sampled, tested for butter­ fat and then pasteurized. Once processed, the milk was poured into reus­ able glass bottles, most commonly quarts or pints, and for school service, half-pint bottles. Each bottle was sealed with a round cardboard cap that was both practical and iconic. A wonderful example from Lockshore Farms reads: “Please Return Empty Bottles - Try Lockshore Farms Inc. Fine Dairy Products.” These caps served a dual purpose. They protected the milk from contaminants and also carried the dairy’s branding. They featured a small pull-tab, under which was a punched hole designed for insert­ ing a paper straw. For children across Barry County, this ritual—the tug of the cap and the first cold sip through a straw—was a familiar and comforting part of their school day. Every morning, milk for home and school delivery was packed into galvanized steel wire crates, rugged and utilitarian, designed to hold six to eight glass bot­ tles each. These crates were stackable, easy to clean, and strong enough to endure daily use and rough handling. They were loaded into specialized deliv­ ery vehicles—most often the iconic DIVCO milk trucks. DIVCO, short for Detroit Industrial Vehicles Company, produced vehicles perfectly suited for multi-stop delivery. With a cab designed for stand-up driving and no seat behind the wheel, these trucks allowed milkmen to exit and re-enter quickly as they made hundreds of stops each week. One of Hastings’ best-remembered milkmen during the ‘50s and ‘60s was Stew Howes, who served homes along South Jefferson Street. His truck— a familiar white vehicle often parked beside his home near where Jefferson meets Shriner Street—made daily rounds from early morning into the late after­ noon. Gordy Howes recalls the long days his father would put in, beginning around 6:30 a.m., with deliv­ eries extending to 5 p.m. During the summer months, his dad might drop by the house around 9 a.m. and coax him into assisting with the route. The physical challenge of hopping in and out of the truck, bottle crate in hand, to deliver milk, cream, cottage cheese, buttermilk and chocolate milk to the doorsteps of ' their neighbors was exhausting, even for a fit preteen. Many customers left galvanized milk boxes on their porches, branded with the Lockshore Farms name in bold stenciled lettering. These insulated containers protected the milk from the elements—keeping it cool in the summer and preventing freezing in winter. The milkman would place the day’s delivery inside and retrieve the empties. Some families would leave notes inside requesting specific items, while oth- t I r ( ft?. A< si 9 * VvTl'T 4' ft 1'5 4.. .1 t J * 'AK• ■4 / w* . * Tjb 40»1 v^wbm; Ty V The milk delivery process began at local farms. Once the milk was collected, it was filtered through fine mesh or cheesecloth and poured into large 10-gallon metal milk cans, like the one seen in the photo. Courtesy photos ers placed payment—coins or bills—in envelopes, tucked neatly into the box. There were no receipts, no signatures, and no locks. The entire system was based on an honor code. In an era before home surveillance and electronic banking, this quiet act of trust served as a testament to Hastings’ strong social fabric of the time. The milkman’s duties didn’t always stop at the doorstep. Gordy Howes remembers that in many households, especially for the elderly, the milkman would step inside—often unannounced—and place the bottles directly into the refrigerator. Most homes weren’t locked, and this level of access was not only accepted but welcomed. A good milkman wasn’t just a delivery driver; he was a trusted presence, a famil­ iar face, and in many cases, a quiet participant in the daily life of the family. Meanwhile, in Barry County’s rural school­ houses, milk delivery took on a slightly differ­ ent form. Drivers like Albert Stauffer and Forest Schondelmayer made special deliveries to one-room schools throughout the countryside, bringing crates of half-pint bottles in the early morning so that children could enjoy a nourishing midday break. The bottles were handed out shortly before lunch, and students would remove the paper cap, insert a straw and sip the milk served chilled but never wasted. Empty bottles were returned to the crate, which the driver would collect the next day. It was a simple, circular system fficient and sustainable long before those words became fashionable. '■'if*-. r: 4 •K / t I < 4 ‘A Sie; ( 4^ t v« r'M rZ< <A hL« y .T .•—yr y I I. S' h l< ^Q t*'* L $ > ■ ** Sp*k & J-^2 I > <-■ 1 f. ’>*• '?T.- s AnbJ X * S * > C» .SX'> & K - Many local customers left galvanized milk boxes on their porches, branded with the Lockshore Farms name in bold stenciled lettering. These insulated containers protected the milk from the elements—keeping it cool in the summer and preventing freezing in winter. x >A k r jL I »k:« .< ' * > />* ?** ««w K. ♦«* *! $ * A ] M It: k * 'r 4 i < k «** < S' *Ae f •^ill—>.■. * ' » * .JV " ■ 4 * *k X *9 *■ B . ................... .. .. ». kMfc > > J/ '•4» r* *' ■V t: ■’k •i'll JK Ab UM A T.Z T 9i> -FT— < «5 A. X (■ 1^;? rrs M p r - -w. T * % h,' •a I a* A .A ■lx* S 4. > __ • S 'w ssa- * I . • •. . >•* •r ».«. A •» R ir ■ *’ c 2e * J 11 * ill -r.. I ’1. .U. k" .* ’ * -'4r- “ ?35- * •■i. z ".i «**;« ••• , kb ■■ <:••• «•* 1 “N- <?' V These 10-gallon metal milk cans were used to transport milk from local farms to the creamery, where the milk was weighed, sampled, tested for butterfat and pasteurized. 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Howes, Lockshore Farms Dairy 1 ♦ ♦ I I k 9^ �/ 8 .Lil Thursday, August 21,2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.Hasting5Banner.com Lakeview and Gull Lake take wins over Saxon soccer Brett Bremer Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on August 28. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be t if 9^ tr' 4 •» k. I 1 Sports Editor 1 The Saxons were looking to toughen up the schedule this fall. ■ So far, mission accomplished. Battle Creek Lakeview knocked off the young Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team 8-0 in the season opener in Battle Creek Friday. The Saxons were back in action Tuesday evening and fell 2-1 to visiting Gull Lake. Gull Lake got goals from Brody Ben­ edict and Ryland Vanderpol in the win. “Plainwell, Otsego, Gull Lake, those are some tough teams typically. Those are going to be fun to be a part of, Hastings head coach Matt Hokanson said of the upgraded schedule. “Last year, we had a winning record. Gull Lake had a down year last year and only won two or three games, and yet they were seeded seventh and we were seeded last [for districts.] It’s all because of the MHSAA rankings, they call it MPR, which is all about who you played and who they played. Gull Lake may have only won two games, but they played harder people. They were ranked greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee lor this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Joyce J. Dennie, unmarried Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); NewRez: LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing i Date of Mortgage: July 17, 2014 j Date of Mortgage Recording: July 30, 2014 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $9,797.45 , Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot Twelve (12) of Innovation Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof being located in the Northwest onequarter of Section 3 Town 4 North Range 7 West, Woodland Township, Barry County, Michigan. Common street address (if any): 7795 Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 488499323 The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: July 31,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 I 4 yJ i I : •! 4vi 14 J A Au I 1 ♦ s I ’J T. a** a — lf I . /!> 1 r w 4 J* •M * r Y»‘ 4 r / V ■ ’J. 4 1 J -U •J" •CS • • I <4^ 12* Mi 4 I ’ « □ |W •H J • Hastings’ Pau Crespo and Battle Creek Lakeview's Josh Neal battle for possession of the bail during their season opening match in Battle Creek Friday, Aug 15 Photo by John Hendler n t V 4 s I b t r •» ! t , -ifrt t I < I4 V I I I I J higher than we were. We had to take the stance that we’re going to have to start playing better teams to get our seeding up come district time.” The Saxons had ten wins and faced an 18-1-2 South Christian team in the opening round of the state tournament. A tougher schedule means the potential to face a team that talented a little deep­ er into the tournament at the end of the season. j The Hastings boys are slated to host Fremont this afternoon, Aug. 21, begin­ ning at 5:45 pm. They go to Wayland Saturday for the Csaba Barabas Memo­ rial Tournament. Hastings follows that up with matches at Ionia Monday and at home against Plainwell Wednesday in the week ahead. n t • I f l/' f i i ) r' I I' ' J I « lI E I r r * 4 -1 1 t I . > J •' I I i b I 4 I I -Vf' I I I « I I I > I Trojans take title at Montague tourney 1 I ' 'J* I I X •■-• I :. r.ir> 1^ I I <• 15* 1 J? 4’ • «« 4* t T 'V- i I 20 < ■ J i *?•- » i i « w Ikx h < II % i "W ie UK I I i F « A' F c R ' 4 : d 4 r ■r^i' r A J .—< I f i. I ? ■A 1 J !1 1 : j:-.. kr >< •9 f » « ft r # f *5!«^ > - * * ■/> 4 4 ' A w f b [ h * I 1 / I < 1 * i ♦’ ! 1 * J I I t? I p i * > tJ .•^ 9 t 1568098 (07-31)(08-21) S<I 1 ., J^ * *«»* >■*>> V MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, made by Christopher Bruining and Kylie Braining, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February, 2023 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry-and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of February, 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage having been assigned to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Five and 69/100 ($142,835.69). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the Circuit Court Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o’clock Local Time on the 11th day of September, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The bid may include interest thereon at 5.87500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, RJ Grant’s First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 128 W COLFAX ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. Dated: 08/07/2025 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Mortgagee HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy, Ml 48084 (248)362-2600 24-02032 - 24-02032 1568699 (08-07)(08-28) The Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team celebrates a perfect first day of the 2025 season after wins --over Kellgggsyille and Howard City Tri County at the Montague Invitational Saturday, Aug. 16. The Trojans defeated KeJIoggsville 4-3 tn a shootout and then knocked off Tri County 2-0 in the tournament championship , game. TK is now 3-0 with a win over Zeeland East added to the tally Monday. Photo provided I ( j 4 -♦«W-«*•*•*•»*• 1 I w* Ik* B’-' ( J I A ( Lions ready for some reinforcements to arrive GO ONLINE TO HASTIN6SBANNER.COM SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting August 12,2025 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Meeting called to order 6;00 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda/consent agenda Discussed emergency svc, tax disbursement, recycling, budget upcoming election, health dept Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received Motion to adjourn 7:55 pm Submitted, David J. Olson, Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge, Supervisor 4 -» a I k.1 *s > <1 J t I i h *• 1 bb ! .wrI T Lion head coach Mike Webb said. Sophomore Owen Cushing scored his first varsity goal in the loss to Laings- . burg. Michael Harwood scored the goal in the Lions’ contest with Dansville. The Lions did lose some of their scor­ ing punch in the offseason, and there is still some work to do on the attack. Finishing is going to be a little work. We’re getting the ball deep. That’s not the hard part. Finishing has been the hard part so far,” Webb said, ‘'but with the players coming next week that problem should be alleviated.” The Lions return to action Thursday, Aug. 28, at Hillsdale Will Carleton Academy. The Big 8 Conference season starts with a visit from Stockbridge to Maple Valley High School Sept. 2. The Lions don’t have the depth they’re hoping for yet, so head coach Mike Webb is hoping for better things ahead. He’s hoping the better things start Friday when his Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team goes on the road to take on Olivet. The Lions are off to an 0-2 start to the season. Laingsburg took an 8-1 win over the Lions in the season opener last Friday, Aug. 15, at Maple Valley High School. Dansville knocked off the visit­ ing Lions 4-1 Tuesday evening. “We have a couple boys that aren’t joining until next week. Right now, we’re playing with only 11. We’re getting tired pretty quickly the first two games We're competing, we’re cpmpeting and then getting pretty tired out,” < ah nT » 1 I b ’ SrtV., 1 '* k« ft 4 ■* ■ > “'r ’J I f* r ) t V' V - V ’ •*• Si* I 4 ? • 1 I t... ‘1; I s t J kl r * b * 1 f I 1 . t <... r' ;"’i «. ’"II" J • »• b- 1 I I f I s ’•b»!42 1.1 A ' » . 4 I <M— J; !•, 1- J .1 'W s % _■ 4 > 1 pil r 4 t r’2 i r j’l '.I r 'iHlV. .—^.J r ( r 1 .r-..'I v< 1 1 « J - I M . '. ’Wk-'.* !» rk -Bvf A f’i * f's pV "k. •> =•- .k b q . I 1 ’ Visit us online at mihomepaper.com a JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MILL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 4 .4: r -JtA ' b * 4 W I V}. T -**1 L -/ -r It. I f. • K > b \'A - J 1 VL J,- t. W « c 4 ,1 Z9 ’’S H ~ Notice to Creditors TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll including all properties located within the Mill Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 1 that are benefited by the proposed aquatic plant control r I I . ) 4 k Estate of Gregory S. Wagner Date of J 1 n I V ■ I t Al ■? 4 K u Birth: August 7, 1953 * ''s . L ' ”1 ’ T \.V f/KS -I project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs TO ALL CREDITORS; •ri I J hr 1 of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The total project cost is $64,000 (including administrative costs, which is the amount of the assessment roll. The amounts assessed against each property will be $785.28 for parcels subject to a full assessment & $392.64 for parcels subject to a half assessment. The term of the special assessment will be six years (2026 through 2031 inclusive). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor have further reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within the district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in each district as the benefit to such parcels bear to the total benefit to all parcels of land in each NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Gregory S. Wagner, of 2501 Chippewa Trail, i » I > ■1 * I I A I \ « ' i t > 1 I I ’ I i 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek. Michigan on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of re­ viewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll and confirming the roll as submitted, revised or amended. The assessment roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his/her objection in writing with the Johnstown Township Clerk before the close of the hearing on the assessment roll. The owners or any person having an interest in real property who protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll, as provided by law. Johnstown Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing 4 s, t >k r . b * I *U -U. '8 I'. will be forever barred unless presented to: 1 ! k •k U' ••nt 4. i. I notified that all claims against the estate t 4 ■u , f I 4 »I, 1 T Carrier Law. P.C., 4965 East Beltline Avenue 4 ‘•Itj *1’ U ' y; -1l * £; •k ts. « I I '1 NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 within 4 I > a» < ri ♦ k 1 J •1 months after the date of publication of this ><<1 ai 5 1 t. notice. •. > -l'S- I J J Date: 8/18/2025 ' David L. Carrier P41531 4965 East Beltline Avenue NE « j V I I *\ i, 1 1 I »1 -. \ 'U ' •« 1 *'H T t , II Mt '-H & k 1 Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 ■• J u s ( '& I 1 Sheri Babcock, Clerk Johnstown Township 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 (616) 361-8400 I I Eileen M. Wagner 2501 Chippewa Trail f I m • ’fr- I f f I L J Al 1 t tl I 1 Hastings, Ml 49058 4^ '•s rl* f upon four (4) days' notice to the Township Clerk. I J J >. f \ I t! I Eileen M. Wagner, Trustee of the Wagner Protection Trust, u/a/d April 30, 2025, care of 1 "it i r i died July 25, 2025. Creditors of Gregory S. Wagner are • J* c 1 Hastings, Ml 49058, Barry County. Michigan 4 .• i ..".Tw ?. 1 • 1 special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Johnstown Township Board will meet at the Johnstown Township Hall, •a •n ♦ ♦ 4 •* 1 I r • ’3 r « I > 4 H* I IST' . ( I \ I k i^ h - . �i T <ib»nit2nH <s(’r V -A’’I Thursday, August 21,2025 Football teams prep for week one next Thursday r A w 9 i r I the HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com \‘ V w 1 'i I J I i «** V I * •> .'J 1 I i 5 « I c t r 'i I 4 r< f. •M^V*** eA Ai .• t--* I k “Jr-. 1— I 1 I X I I I I I The Delton Kellogg High School marching band gets in some Tuesday evening practice before the start of the 2025 football season. Delton Kellogg will host a week one bailgame against sConstantine Thursday, Aug. 28. 4 I I (j. I I jHbj • 9 *A •l *•?> 1 t 4 I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor J 1 i.. I I < High school football season is well un­ derway -at least the preseason practices. Second-year Lakewood head coach Tim Swore had his guys running and get­ ting in some push-ups as practice closed on the grass outside Unity Field Monday evening at Lakewood High School. Cooler temperatures were a welcome occurrence for the football players as they donned helmets and pads after getting the preseason started with con­ ditioning exercises the start of last week. Delton Kellogg has been practicing late this week, without the benefit of Friday night lights, or the lights on once its getting dark on Monday or Tuesday for that matter. The Panthers rolled through defensive drills Tuesday evening working on re­ covering fumbles and also trying to force them before starting on some more X’s and O’s as the sun disappeared. Tonight, Aug. 21, is the big varsity scrimmage night for high school foot­ h I i ■j I 1 • . J i J J »1 V • L. I• H i < r < > r.» I .1 4 'JT ; 1 •-J I I . i « *, t f I I 1 I r J i I t • a i j.) Vw * I I I 39V , Lllonfr: I I c I I I I I 4 j: no:', ) r.i .Aw/ I W' a ri^ no »t J 1 ■ 2rn! I * I 4. w 4 •» ’ao tfid no L b2i> j'^ ’. ' * J I 1 1 t I t I rI •J ^nill HO 4 -Dnsfi! EP TO zjf:n:>'tob ‘ b >■- 4 I <: i ? ' ‘I SCitirr 1 1 /f. Ml ' '.. p r n I L I shi /U ? 1'..' lit 1 < i rrt'i ' ‘.w .-'5 t ni T; j *I 'M'l I it ?.'• ■ '.PSL- .-J,- . i obi ► <• jW ■I I J '4. I I X L I I I I iooiH ball teams across the state - marking one week before the official start of the regular season. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg will continue what has been their traditional season opening rivalry in Middleville Thursday, Aug. 28. Delton Kellogg is at home for a South­ western Athletic Conference crossover against Constantine in week one. Lakewood will be home to take on Godwin Heights Thursday, and coach Swore said he is happy to get the chance to try and build some momentum with three consecutive home football games to start the season. The Maple Valley varsity football team opens its first season under head coach Mitchell McClintock on the road at Saranac Thursday. The first day of competition for girls’ swimming and diving and volleyball allowed by the MHSAA was Wednesday, Aug. 20. The rest of the high school sports across the state are already in full swing. K ' T f vn 3 r Delton guys outrun Martin at Gilmore race with Gull Lake r 1 J I 1 S3 *« < Brett Bremer Sports Editor <1 f • I 4p i \ tI f if' t ►r I I I I i i 4 * I S 1 > M ;b V sf'j.rf / ' i 4 . w u. 'T • ■ ^4 I \r H t;*. , I I I I k J lb ii; k.i'.; 1 > I I r; frjlU^ur? Si. 4 1 :*Mj I i fe - ’ I I I I i I IV. ' < , UiU| 1 »1 - I I I I H I f'lri I' I i •/nin I I 1 j' I ..)i. i ,b( 1 ! k r •*r- JU’* I J I r. f I ' JOT' ‘ I i I I ( 4 . .--1 1 1 I I f 9 ♦ I I ‘'th"' r I f J 'i I .' "T fl pc J I 1 I1 11 ' iJ ! I C ' I I i i jV'' f I I ’ t : I I I S . ( 1 4* n'-r Uf? f -x-: ■'M*- 4* <Ji I 4 f I i » ?' a I I . I» ■r 1 >r i } I I I I f rJ ZJ- .<T 1‘» 1 1 I t-' Ilf 1.1 )! IF > *! . ’J° t 1 i I 1 1 r I t■ 'r ip- r 4 provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. r I r / 1f J ’ I . > I 'ji-' r XJ" I fI r ■e' J jt* fc f I i I 3’ Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is unaddressed with an unassigned parcel number, split from 1 r I » I f-' t r r .b' 2. A request from property owner, Peter Seibert, 12758 Merlau Ave, Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a Special Land Use/ pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20“Residential Accessory Buildings" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is unaddressed with an unassigned parcel number, split from parcel 08-007-006- <! ►, I I Density Residential. Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant property and failing to meet the size requirements T L. 50,12705 MerlauAve, Plainwell, Ml 49080. The subject site is currently zoned R2- Medium Density Residential. I J 3. Such other business as may property come before the Planning Commission f 1 Ik . i; I r 3 n , * F r 1" h I r < I I I I ,I t * r I t All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic meeting is held, I• to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities .4 r I H . f. I t ■) 4 H'' 1’ The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. I• I f Seume takes over as BCCS boys’ soccer head coach Brett Bremer Sports Editor Duncan Seume is heading west along M-179 to keep on coaching. The Maple Valley soccer stand-out from the class of2022 is taking over as the varsity boys’ soccer coach at Barry County Christian School (BCCS) this season.. Seume is a familiar face to the BCCS soccer community, having served as a soccer official for the past handful of years, including officiating several BCCS matches last fall. His deep understanding ofthe game Martin junior Beyda Conley had a big lead in ±e girls’ race too at ±e end. She finished in 21:05.02. Hartford junior Juliana Morseau was second more than three minutes back. Timmerman came in third for DK wi± a time of 24:55,87. DK freshman Olivia and firsthand experience with our pro­ gram make him an exciting addition to the coaching staff stated a BCCS release on Seume’s hiring Aug. 11. Following a successful youth, club, and high school playing career, Seume transitioned into officiating, where he has remained active in the sport for nearly two decades. Last season, he felt a strong calling to step into coaching. The Eagle season is getting rolling after a stellar 2024 campaign in which the Eagles won 17 games under former head coach Justin Schultz. Vincent was eighth in 27:35.37. DK also had Lutz finish that race in 29:21.82 and Coumeya finish in 29:38.47. The Pan±ers return to action Friday at ±e Sou± Christian Under the Lights Invitational. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP lARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION/SUMMARY OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No, 2025-197 was adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its August 13, 2025 meeting. This Ordinance enacts as Chapter 95 Arti­ cle I of the Rutland Charter Township Code a new State Construction Code Ordinance, the sections of which are summarized as follows: §95-1 (Section 1) TITLE: Designates the Ordinance as the Rutland Charter Township State Construction Code Ordinance. 5 95-2 (Section Ih ASSUMPTION OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES BY TOWNSHIP AND RATIFICATION AND CONTINUATION OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES PREVIOUSLY ASSUMED BY TOWNSHIP: Assumes responsibility for administration and enforcement of State Construction Code Act and all parts of State Construction Code promulgated thereunder, to whatever extent Rutland Charter Township may have not previously assumed such responsibility pursuant to prior ordinances, and ratifies and continues the Township’s previous assumption of such responsibility. § 95-3 (Section III) DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCY AND RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT: Designates and or ratifies prior designation of Building Official, Electrical Official, Mechanical Official, and Plumbing Official as enforcing agency to discharge responsibility of Rutland Charter Township assumed under the ordinance; authorizes Township Board to designate a person or persons to perform the duties associated with those offices, and to remove such persons from such offices, and reserves the right to contract with any other municipality for joint enforcement and administration of the ordinance and the Act/State Construction Code, and to contract with a private organization to perform any one or more of the related duties. § 95-4 (Section IV) ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE SCHEDULE: Authorizes the Township Board to establish a schedule of fees, rates and charges for the administration and enforcement of the ordinance and the Act/State Construction Code that are reasonable and bear a reasonable relationship to the cost and expense of such administration, enforcement and activity. 95-5 (Section V) FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE: Ratifies and continues the responsibility previously assumed by the Township to administer and enforce provisions of State Construction Code pertaining to floodplain management, and adopts by reference FEMA study and maps designating regulated flood prone hazard areas. § 95-6 (Section VI) CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS: Ratifies the Rutland Charter Township Construction Board of Appeals previously established by prior ordinance, and addresses the qualifications, appointment, term of office, and powers and duties of Construction Board of Appeals members, and meetings of the Construction Board of Appeals. S 95-7 (Section VH) VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE: SANCTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT: Specifies various actions constituting a violation of the ordinance; designates a violation of the ordinance as a municipal civil infraction punishable by a civil fine, costs and enforcement orders. f I 1 I I ( I 1 § 95-9 (Section IX) REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND SAVINGS CLAUSE: Repeals conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances, but saves from invalidation construction permits validly issued before the effective date of the ordinance, and any pending enforcement proceedings. § 95-10 (Section X) EFFECTIVE DATE: States the Ordinance takes effect 30 days after publication as required by law or upon such later date as the ordinance is approved by the State Construction Code Commission. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownship.ora). A copy of the ordinance may also be purchased by contacting the Township Clerk as indi­ cated below during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary Robin J. Hawthorne. Clerk Charter Township of Rutland Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION I ’ By: Fritz Bork, Chairperson I Prairieville Township Hall L 11015 S. Norris Rd. ■i Delton, Michigan 49046 ( 0 ■( 4 I § 95-8 (Section VIII) SEVERABILITY: Indicates any provision of the Ordinance or State Construction Code declared unenforceable by a court does not affect the remainder of the Ordinance. size requirements pursuant to provisions in Section 4.20“Residential Accessory Buildings” of the Prairieville parcel 08-007-006-50,12705 MerlauAve, Plainwell, Ml 49080. The subject site is currently zoned R2- Medium ( I I r I •1' 1, A request from property owner, Jeff and Kristen Harper, 11393 Lakeshore Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a Special * » « • J Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088. Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant property and failing to meet the ■ 1'-^ < '" ■' I I *5 I a t Thompson (mthomDson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning following: jf \r the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Delton Kellogg sophomore Mason Ferris goes after the ball during a fumble recovery drill as coaches look on Tuesday evening at Delton Kellogg High School. The Panthers open the 2025 varsity football season at home. Aug. 28, taking on Constantine. Photos by Brett Bremer i J ’ T .J- also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the ^'•1 i4 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may t 1 I ( I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on September 11, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. i r I r: ' MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the ! t', ,ir PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, f i 1' J Hartford won the boys’ meet with 28 points. DK was second with 39 points and Martin third with 57 points. Martin beat out Hartford 25-31 in the girls’ contest. The DK girls did not earn a team score. Comstock, Decatur, Eau Claire and Law­ rence also had runners competing. The top four for the DK boys came in as a pack. Madden led the way in sixth with a time of20:09.10. Hilton was seventh in 20:13.29, Muday eighth in 20:16.73 and Allersma ninth at20:19.89.McCoyplaced 16th in 23:53.10. Leading the race was Hartford junior Aiden McDonald who clocked in at 17:29.88 - the only guy to finish in fewer than 19 minutes. 0 4 / ) Gull Lake swept its way to victories at the annual early-season meet with Delton Kellogg at Gilmore Car Museum Tuesday. The Delton Kellogg boys were sec­ ond at the three-team meet which in­ cluded Martin this fall. Gull Lake took the boys’ victory with 15 points. DK was second with 61 points and Martin third with 64 points. The Gull Lake girls also tallied just 15 points. Martin was second with 50 and the Delton Kellogg girls didn’t earn a team score with only three finishers. Gull Lake had the eight fastest guys and the seven fastest girls Tuesday. Delton Kellogg junior Landon Madden was the only guy in the top 11 not from Gull Lake. He hit the finish line ninth with a time of 19:46.90. A state qualifier a year ago, Madden was almost two minutes faster at Gilmore Tuesday than he was at the same meet at the start ofhis sophomore campaign in 2024. The Delton Kellogg boys’ team had sophomore Jace Hilton 12th overall in 20:07.90 and senior Nick Muday 14th in 20:41.40. Freshman Malachi Allersma clocked in 23rd with a time of 22:32.60. The number five guy for DK was sopho­ more Joseph McCoy who placed 25th in 23:20.20. The Gull Lake boys were led by a pair of seniors. Gavin Markucki won the race in 17:56.90 and Finn Tauren was 18:03.00. Senior Elli Timmerman was the first finisher for the Delton Kellogg girls. She came in ninth overall at 25:22.10. DK had junior Makayla Lutz place 18th in 28:55.60 and junior Evelynn Coumeya 19th in 29:56.30. Lane Isom, a junior, ran away with the girls’ win for Gull Lake. She hit the finish line in 20:19.40. Senior teammate Elsie Markillie was second in 23:21.50. Martin had sophomore Allison Rodgers place eighth with a time of 25:04.90 be­ hind the seven Gull Lake scorers. The race was the second one of the sea­ son for the Delton Kellogg teams which competed in the Aug. 15 Jim Carey Early Bird hosted by Lawrence. The results were about the same there on the team side, at least for the Panthers. The Delton Kellogg boys were second at the three-team meet, ^ead of Martin. - ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ «*! 1 I \ �9 I t 10 I 1 I ( ♦ I I t I I f I I I I I r » I I I I r J I I I I I Thursday, August 21, 2025 DK/Martin don’t have numbers for soccer squad in 2025 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg High School has canceled its 2025 varsity boys’ soccer season due to a lack of participants. Delton Kellogg and Martin have formed a co-op to boost numbers and fill a program since 2016. The two schools combined had just a handful of guys at­ tending preseason workouts this month. The program was slated to open its season last Saturday at the Zion Chris­ tian Tournament. JD Schroeder was set to take over as head coach this season for the DK/ Martin squad taking over for Jonathon Cannell who led the program the past two seasons. The Michigan High School Athletic Association participation numbers for the 2024-25 school year showed a slim increase from the previous year in the number of high school boys playing soccer in the state. There were 14,063 playing varsity soccer at MHSAA members schools last season. That number is slowly climbing year over year back to where it was prior to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. I If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on « • • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Group -b THE HASTINGS BANNER A’ HastingsBanner.com WWW. I. Saxon tennis still growing towards varsity competition Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings High School boys’ tennis team is set to open the 2025 season taking on Battle Creek Central in Hastings Friday afternoon, Aug. 22, Practice is rolling on for the Saxons and head coach Krista Schueller, and the hunt for a few more tennis players is on too. This will be the second fall in a row that the Saxons won’t compete against a schedule. There will be a few varsity foes here and there, but for the most part the Saxons will be competing against J V opponents from across the area. A group of six Saxons have been working on developing their skills in the preseason, and that group includes a pair of freshmen and four guys who competed with the squad last fall. The group back includes senior Anderson Forell, juniors Sam Webb and Owen Boge and sophomore Gage Rutkowski. The freshman duo consists of Francis Laponsie and Aiden Newell. “We have tried to grow the middle school boys’ team and then have those players move up. We had one last year and one this year move up. However, we are not getting as many male athletes as we need,” coach Schueller said. Boge spent most of last fall compet­ ing in singles matches for the Saxons. Webb and Forell split theirtime between doubles and singles and Rutkowski was exclusively a doubles player. .. ............................. Ill r ( 4^. T “r* I k f 1 I k £ > I V f I I t r t 1 I I 4 < A* I I I ,7 i f L I I t i I » I I I 1 I * I J 1 I I J 1 I » i « 11 1 V >1’ X » « If* • » r I J I f t r 9 i 9 I I t (i ’J I i w I » I : ' if . ( X 1 ( I I r 5 I' V 3 X ^3 ‘I'K * « Z " L 9 a t I 1 I I > BA Y .r I i Saxon senior Anderson Forell is one of four returning guys that will play a JV schedule for the Hastings High School tennis program this fall. File photo s 4^ z) I * «J. I I i A I1 f .t 1 r nl? V K.’ 5 I I k 1 IJ • f? ‘9* 1 f ' 3 F t I r • I « * Bl J HI IM .z- Saxons open XC season running Portage Early Bird Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons are going from the Early Bird to a late night run. The Hastings varsity cross country teams will be a part of the annual “Under the Lights” race at South Christian High School Friday, Aug. 22. The Saxons are actually in one of the earlier races at the meet this season with the boys taking off at 8:30 p.m. and the girls at 9:35 p.m. It’ll be the second run of the season for the Saxons who started the season at the Portage Central Early Bird Friday, Aug. 15. Saxon junior Caroline Randall, a state medalist in each of her first two varsity cross country seasons, was the one medalist for her team Friday. She placed fourth in the girls’ race with a time of 19 minutes 15.5 seconds. In all, there were 224 girls and274 boys competing Friday in the Early Bird. The Hastings girls were 13th as a team and the Saxon boys were 1 Sth. The only girls faster than Randall were Pickford senior Tayla Schreiber (18:15.26), Gobles junior Libby Smith (18:27.59) and Portage Central sopho- more Gracie Carlisle (18:37.20). A pair of Jenison girls were on Ran­ dall’s heels with junior Paige McMeans fifth in 19:30.45 and sophomore Made­ line Aleisa sixth in 19:41.58. The Jenison girls’ team couldn’t quite chase down the Portage Central girls though at the top of the standings as Carlisle and the host Mustangs won the girls’ meet with 51 points. Jenison was second with 71 points ahead of Rockford 72, Stevensville Lakeshore 145 and Grand Haven 146 in the top five. Gobles kept pace with those bigger schools with a sixth-place score of 171. The Hastings girls finished with 362 points. Saxon freshman Emerson Leary was number two for her team with a 116thplace time of 26:34.46. Junior Chloe Pirtle wasn’t far behind in 122nd with a timeof26:53.44. Another freshman, sage DeCamp, placed 171 st for the Saxons in 29:33.11. Senior Maddie Elzinga rounded out the top five for Hastings with a 176th-place time of 30:27.93 and junior teammate Malena Tomaszewska was less than seven seconds behind her. > I t ' T A The Saxon boys were paced by soph­ omore Eli Li who was 185th overall in 22:27.29 and junior Caleb Kramer was with him placing 197th in 22:57.58. Parker Erb placed 219th for the Saxons in 24:05.08. A couple of seniors rounded out the top five for the Hastings boys. Carter Kryzysik was 224th in 24:26.47 and Spencer Crozier 230th in 25:12.87. Lowell junior Marshall Huhn raced to a victory in the boys’ race with a time of 15:52.16. Kalamazoo Central senior Andrew Wright was the runner-up in 16:03.86, and in all 16 guys finished in less than 17 minutes. Wright was one of three guys in the top ten for Kalamazoo Central. Senior Ty Billings placed fourth (16:32.55) and senior Elijah Thompson was eighth (16:43.44). Those Kalamazoo Central boys won the team title with 83 points. Huhn and the Red Arrows were second with 91 points ahead of Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports 103, Portage Central 104 and Rockford 126 in the top five. Hastings runs again Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Marshall’s Barney Roy Invite at Cornwell’s Turkeyville. r.ii ■ ■' b k> - k > -r lilt r • t -•1 <' r • k ijr f -*> I /A * t 1 » I f I I* e 1 1 3- I* i.H 1 I I J. < I I I 'J MT •* < r f-' I ?r < f *1' r1 I •" < I !» • I. k i‘9'’ "■ I ( J ♦ I J I I li I j 1 1 /• 4 ilffi I ..I; ••z 7 I ;0 • ’f H J-M f t.f' ■ it’’ « ’I 0 9^ t .IF I* • " 1 k> I r 9b I I - I I I*’ • ? I -» » I I M ’“T <1* j J i I • b V «»r > A rfc>« ri • 1 k 3 I aCIv'*. I s * f 1 f-,* »■ I u» iCu*, *« • - * rr k' I J • ‘ J p- J ly' r •t ■ ) * ♦. • * •^ * » r" J 9 riLb. ■ *1 n- . (• - I 1R J I « < rhJ f 1 •I »* T’ - J 1 I t r 44> i « BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR/ PROGRAM INCOME Barry County will conduct a public hearing on August 26,2025 at 9:00am at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in the Commissioners Room on the top floor (M) for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on CDBG Program Income. Barry County proposes to use CDBG program income funds in the amount of $43,281.35 ($35,490.71 rehab and $7,790.64 for administration) for emer­ gency and critical repairs to single-family, homeowner-occupied residential homes in the County. All activities, upon completion, will benefit low- to mod­ erate- income households. Zero persons will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities. Further information, including a copy of Barry County's CDBG Emergency Homeowner Rehab Program Guidelines are available for review. To inspect the documents, please contact Kelli Shumway, Treasurer at 269-945-1287 or review at 220 West Main Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Comments may be submitted in writing through August 25,2025, or made in person at the public hearing. Citizen views and comments on the Program Income Program are welcome. Barry County Sarah M. VanDenburg, County Clerk 269-945-1285 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP i 1 J BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 1 1 t' NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL I I 1 4 f J THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2025-198 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its August 13,2025 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its scheduled regular meeting on September 10,2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2025-198 (PROPOSED) ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to amend §220-5-3.H. of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the, keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis in the CR Country TO: j I P . iJdT835HJI ‘ X 1^. 1 I s 1 C w* t Y-k I j::|^ meswr i« L-'-iCSfl/Xt’ w gy Barry County will conduct a public hearing on August 26, 2025 at 9:00am at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in the Commissioners Room on the top floor (M) for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to submit comments on the completion of the CDBG Program Income for 2023-2024. Barry County used CDBG program income funds in the amount of $47,022.69 ($40,864.02 rehab and $7,355.52 for administration) for emergency and critical repairs to single-family, homeowner-occupied residential homes in the County. All activities benefitted low- to moderate- income households throughout Barry Coun­ ty. Zero persons were displaced as a result of the activities Further information, including a copy of Barry County's CDBG Emergency Home­ owner Rehab Program Guidelines are available for review. To inspect the docu­ ments, please contact Kelli Shumway, Treasurer at 269-945-1287 or review at 220 West Main Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Comments may be submitted in writing through August 25,2025, or made in person at the public hearing. Citizen views and comments on the Program Income Program are welcome. *> I 4, •I*-** It > h I , ' 4: 1 ii :' II n I* 11? * w , «**WB i J n J. ?l f sk Ha I «r? I V J •r « I LpF'^ :T« * i ♦» 1 ( I 'i I, ) r- * ■ >u 4 « I .» » A ' > I »J > I J I ) >> b Ir’SS q Residential District. •I THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS; SECTION 1 AMENDMENT OF S220-5-3.H. OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE PERTAINING TO, KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK IN CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT f i- A Il ■ §220-5-3.H. of the Rutland Charter Township Code, pertaining to the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis in the CR Country Residential District, is amended to read as follows: H. Keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis is allowable accessory to an existing dwelling on the premises, subject to all applicable provisions of this Chapter, including the generally applicable special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3., and also the following density, setback, and other requirements: The minimum lot area for the keeping of any such antmate livestock is three acres. 1. The Planning Commission may approve a lot area of less than three acres but at least one acre for the keeping of a maximum of twelve (12) hens arid chickens, pursuant to the otherwise applicable approval standa^s and requirements. There shall be at least two acres of lot area per animal unit kept on the premises. 2. For purposes of this provision, only, the number of animals per animal unit shall be determined as follows: A, slaughter and feeder cattle: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. B. mature dairy cattle: one animal equals 1.42 animal units. C. horses: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. D. swine (weighing over 55 lbs.): one animal equals 0.40 animal unit. E. sheep and lambs: one animal equals 0.10 animal unit. F. laying hens or broiler chickens: one animal equals 0.01 animal unit G. turkeys: one animal equals 0.018 animal unit. H. Any other types or sizes of livestock not listed here are to be calculated as one thousand pounds live weigh equals 1.00 animal unit. All areas in which the aoste livestock are confined shall be located at least 100 ft 3. from all existing dwellings on adjacent properties. All areas in which the afttfliste livestock are confined shall be located at least 50 ft 4. from any wellhead, amHhatf not includeing any drain field. Roostefs are prohibited Keeping of Chickens. 5. A. Roosters are prohibited. B. Chickens must be confined to a chicken coop or enclosed structure. An outside, completely enclosed run attached to the coop may be provided. C. All feed and other items associated with the keeping of chickens likely to attract rats, mice, or other rodents or vermin shall be secured and protected in sealed 3 iY’ 'I k '1. X I > •H 1 ft '■’k J s J rr? aTTwa .”99. I i J J* •XUi. ‘Ik.; .1 % I I e iba'; / n 4JUt t';. A. t Sv i j L x-f© TLl • i I nr Sfi,; 1 '•J0» a&u. L f 4tt. W ibb ‘ • w L ► * W" I I .t fX u r ■ ■.* VI ‘ ' •^K.1 >q ••r bi f lb I Wi- 1 ■< J. I L>* X' nt' 1 Tnn,, I 1.1 <k 1 tl ■'’ML ' G ■• I 'J f )s>l s I r OO.f 3 I ittsala )itl.'ii»'-S£ •5 ' .. r r (poo«9i*» *•!* r ynfi ^nist ' -1/ I t 1 ■ t * . 1. *'l I p f « n. Mi I -- : I I* I, I •A I n I I <. I* f *0' containers. ! Tn T .«7Jfd )6btWi niqoM ® f^ifw fjoesJriWi ■Z \ U I XI > 1 yBD riltl!» 1'8(11 no y ’X * V ' '1 II <* A -J' 1 t I A 1 .f »• ■ >. >«■ Itttl *1 I 4• u- ■ * I . I I—■ If *? ♦ ♦ !• / ■■ i _ I t *> f ■ rnt 'H Ti Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Charter Township of Rutland I . i t t1 9 REPEALAND EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective on the eighth day after publication or such later : ’ ’ 1 11 • r uv ■' jOC p1 J date as may be required by law. k r ► A » li Barry County Sarah VanDenburg, County Clerk 269-945-1285 1 qirisfui’ f BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR/ PROGRAM INCOME »t4f ^1 ‘J r ♦ • V. »f 5;a > �X .X 1I 1 . ’Hl X'M ’V. <* '*1 » I !■ I A i'» k I ' I' V SPORTS K I JU 1^ i ! i 1 I I . ' MDI { 1 ’'IT .» J .“S I I i 7' I - i I i V. <■'- I \ V I 1 ! K rA I I X *• r’ Brett Bremer Sports Editor A young squad will improve as the season goes on and things played out kind of as expected for the Lakewood Vikings in their season opener Monday against visiting Pennfield. The Panthers got the opening goal on a penalty kick early in the second half and went on to a 3-1 win. An inexperienced defensive front re­ lied a little more on some strong saves from senior keeper Levi Frizzell than the Lakewood team would really like. At the other end of the field, there weren’t a ton of scoring chances for the Vikings, but the guys who connected on the team’s one goal were two that coach James Leveque expects to be a big part of the offense throughout the fall. “My entire back line is brand new to varsity soccer,” Leveque said. “When you have literally two returning starters, a goalie and a kid that could play any­ where. Yes, I could put him back there on defense, but then I don’t have any returning experience in putting the ball in the net.” The team’s only two returning starters are Frizzell, in his second season in goal, and junior forward/midfielder Connor Merritt. grow. The team will get better. I am not super worried about what I saw,” Leveque added. “0-0 first half. We kind of started having a little bit of momentum I thought late in the first half. We started putting some chances together and locking the ball up a little bit up here, and then kind of halftime hit and we lost momentum. Once they scored, we went to a 4-4-2 a little bit later, I I I 1 . . I X \ k. ' i. I * * / I I I : r I ■’riSk.h-.! rf I I ( 1 I I n •» I « ) f- f -■ **»41 : J i 1. *1^1 N . MUl I,' ’'' n'Z H . (’; • t ■V r • l I (I I » I * * t i r •> -! • \ I i /.J m J ► Vh •4 1 I u « I t I A '* '. A. 4 14 J. > * fl .7' I I I I i I I f 4 b I I L . . * I , I I I \ t 1 . I I I I •I •• T I i . I J I 1 * ’ 1 • I I I I 4 » 1 , * •T r i.. J I I i.« I * I ■3 I >. w ••^ • , t .r AlJ > I r r ? i ) , 5 M 7* -^ a:; I I I I I 9 TUfi r* it t I 4 •t 1 ✓ /. ! I I < 1! X I > b r 4 4 • I which weakened our defense a little bit.” Frizzell continues to impress with his skills and instincts in goal, and building consistency is top of the list for his improvements for this season. He had more than a couple point-blank saves in the match. It was a call that would not always be made, but Pennfield earned a penalty kick a minute into the second half. Friz­ zell slid out to try and beat Pennfield attacker Garrett Hill. Hill got a touch on the ball into the box first knocking it slightly towards the comer. The sliding Frizzell clipped his leg just enough to trip him up and the whistle blew. Brady Conley fired a perfect PK to put his team in front 1-0. The Pennfield lead got to 3-0 eventual­ ly with a pair of goals by Prosper Lukole who didn’t have to do much more than stick out a leg and deflect a pass into the open net. Phillip Wilkins IV tapped a ball across the Viking goalmouth for an assist to Lukole with 12:36 to play. Lukole also had space on the weak side to deflect a long crossing ball in from Conley on the right side into the back of the net with 10:54 to play. Merritt got to move along the end line with the ball late in the second half and touched a pass to the feet of sophomore teammate Peyton Schipper in the box as the clock ticked under nine minutes to go. Schipper redirected the pass forward into the net to give his team a boost. “The goal we did score was really pretty, I thought,” Leveque said. “It was a really good soccer goal from the two guys that I expect to generate the most of our offense. “Payton’s been in the weight room s fc--. t i I > 1 • * I « A -5 1' "TT-T:.'' > < f : .f C'«i( I \ V > • r ' « <v » ■!> . • a . '< ’ ::' IL s Lakewood senior Evan Matthews pushes through the midfield with the ball as Pennfield’s Garrett Hill gives chase during the second half of their non­ conference season opener Monday at Lakewood High School. Photos by Brett Bremer with me every morning for the last eight months. Since last season, I pick him up every morning, 5:30 in the morning, we hit the gym all summer. He’s been working on it. He’s had a one-on-one coach all summer that helped him with his tactical skills and whatnot. “Connor is a soccer player through and through. He’s a three-year starter on varsity. Payton is only a sophomore. He came off the bench and played 25 minutes a game at best. So when those are your two best returners, those are the A-'X 4 .> kids that watch soccer year round and and live and breathe the game, eventually this group is going to get good.” The Vikings also got some strong play through the midfield from senior Ethan Matthews, a new varsity soccer player. Isaac Scobey and Frizzell are the team’s only two returning seniors this season. The Lakewood boys were scheduled to visit Olivet, Aug. 20 and host Dansville Aug. 22. The Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season starts with a visit from Ionia Aug. 27. 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Photo provided k I I •i I 1 I I 3 k I '■ I Mona Shores narrowly beats TK for invite title I I I ( I I * ( I r < f* f I » «r»« tin » ’ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team went 2-1 as it opened the sea­ son at Muskegon Mona Shores Monday. The Trojans took an 8-1 win over Western Michigan Christian, an 9-0 win over Portage Northern and fell in a tough dual with Mona Shores 5-4. Mark Gielincki at fourth singles won a flight championship for the Trojans, and TK took titles at three of the five doubles flights. Sam Teachout and Layne Schilthroat won the first doubles title. Luke Archer and Aiden Riffel won at third doubles. Alex Eggleston and Mark Cuison won at fourth doubles. Parker Sylvestre at second singles, the second doubles team of Graham Eden and Gideon Scott and the fifth doubles team of Joel Archer and Joey Krystyniak all placed second. Mona Shores was a perfect 3-0 as a team with a 6-3 win over Portage North­ ern and a 9-0 win over Western Michigan Christian. The host Sailors got a singles sweep and pulled out the fifth doubles match in their dual with TK for the team title. It was one of a couple extremely com­ petitive duals on the day with the fourth singles match and three doubles flights decided in super tiebreakers. Schilthroat and Teachout at number one doubles had one of two super tie­ breaker victories for the Trojans outscoring the Sailor team of Connor Knop I <' I r >I ' I 4 ~ 1 -Hl’ r T Hj: I C > .: ■?. i rli j a .* B^AjVa^P^P •ofua . J J?!< I Lzl / i xr. »S' - -J' I u t- t I I 4 I l' 4 A J • ■ I I Ik * • I r . tig L b£ f I r r t I [ f r f '■ J ■: n p . ^rI - f I. f '"’.r ..J 4- I / * ^r» « * ) ) I .1 f i t * I r >• I I z . f ’ s I I »j f • 1 I 4 I. I i * - -I . f * * J 9 1 J t ? ! ( f r- ..V • \l* . I 1 I i • I > > r ( f b b 1 f .( I A <11 J Ui' 3t ! 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Mona Shores Reid Hackney beat the senior Wilkinson in the first singles match, and Mona Shores fresh­ man Marcus Powell outscored fellow freshman Sylvestre in the second singles match. Gielincki came the closest to pulling out a singles point for the Trojans in the dual with the hosts, but he fell to Micah Bement 6-3, 3-6, (10-7). Mark Lepper playing third singles had his one win of the day in the sweep of Portage Northern for the Trojans. TK took an 9-0 victory over the Huskies, but five of the eight bouts were decided in super tiebreakers after players split sets. Lepper had one of those taking a 10-8 win in the end. Gielincki at fourth singles won a su­ per tiebreaker and the TK second, third and fourth doubles teams all won super tiebreakers against Portage Northern too. .y • Career coaching I - 4 • Job search services <• o f y /*• .1 > I i X -------- -.■■..’■ ■■ ------- - & ■ 11^. •• Trade Adjustment Assistance I ♦IcJ W' '£ PLUS: Ask us if you qualify for Trade Assistance Act . . r -A * benefits! 4- > »e »• « . ... A I * v« ’i. t. r •> V jir 4 .» ’V • - -b / » f ? * * A* A' ’V \.X 1 r''. ► « 4% r 7: '* w <* }>. •y « > pt V**. > C*’ * <v Call 1-800-285*WORK (9675) or visit westmiworks.org/jdb-seekers/ ♦ ♦ t I f * I I ; V? * \* 3«»» >• r» Take the next step to a better paying job! �t «« I A<e I Thursday, August 21, 2025 12 THE HASTINGS BANNER ♦ 1 wwwHastingsBanner com * DK will try to put away another Central title in 2025 i ( « rett Bremer her versatility. Coach Thornton expects Forman to do a great job of covering the court from the libero spot. Junior opposite side hitter and setter Cora Morris is one of the key additions for the varsity this season. Some offsea­ son work has strengthened her game on the right side ofthe court hitting, passin and settine. “We’ve got a great passing game this season. The girls have really been dig­ ging deep to make sure we get that down pat, because we know setters can’t create something out of nothing,” Thornton said. “Giving•J ourselves three options each play will really help the setters be able to make the best decision they can.” While there are some solid athletes with good volleyball skills on the outside, putting points away won’t be easy. The Panthers don’t want to be meek at the net though, “We know we have to do it, but I think nerves take over,” Thornton said. “We’ve been a young team the last couple of years, so now that the girls are getting older and have varsity experience, we’re hoping to turn that around this year.” The Panthers have a solid chance of defending their SAC Central title. Over­ all, the SAC should be solid again across the three divisions. Kalamazoo Christian comes into the year ranked sixth in the MIVA Division 3 Preseason Poll. “Obviously, Kalamazoo Christian is always a hot team. It seems like they’re the bane of the SAC’s existence, but in a great way,” Thornton said. “It’s something to work towards for our girls. If we can beat K-Christian, we can do anything.” The DK girls are slated to start their season Friday at Gull Lake for an invi­ tational and then head right to Coloma for an invite Saturday. The SAC Central season starts with a visit from Martin Sept. 16. The Panthers clenched the SAC Central title with a win on the Clippers home floor ayear ago, “so they’ll be coming at us with everything they have this year,” Thornton said. The first home contest of the season is a dual with Watervliet Sept. 9. Both of those contests are set for a 6:30 p.m. start. Sports Editor I I I i ' I r I i I f I I I f I r t I I I I 11 1 I f f I I I ! 1 I I i 1 I i I It’s been a while since they’ve been in this position. They’re the defending champs. The Delton Kellogg varsity volley­ ball team ran through the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division to a conference title. The Panthers were undefeated against their five SAC Cen­ tral foes in 2024. it is a big group back looking to do it again led by seniors Jalin Lyons, Izzie Wendland and junior Laana Hooker. Lyons will swing through opposite side hitter, outside hitter and defensive spe­ cialist spots this fall as needed, Wendland is taking over the full-time setting duties. Hooker will see time at outside hitter and middle blocker. “This girl brings everything to a high intensity,” Delton Kellogg head coach Erin Thornton said of Lyons. “ She has a great knowledge of athletics in gener­ al, and is a strong asset to have in any program, any sport. Her DS game is her bread and butter, but with her length we’re getting her more accustomed to the front row. She soaks up everything that’s given to her.” The Panthers will need some of that. Wendland will see her role change a bit too as this will be her first season as the varsity’s primary setter. “She is getting better with each rep,” Thornton said. “She brings leadership to the court, and always has something to say about each play. Hooker is a strong hitter, and Thornton said that when she is confident she is tough to beat. “It’s nice to see that she can transition from middle to outside ef­ fortlessly, and bring the team up with her when we’re doing well,” Thornton said. The group of returnees also includes junior OHClaire Barker, sophomore MB/OH Sophia Ferris and junior Beth­ any Butchbaker at all three positions across the net, and sophomore libero Rylee Foreman. Coach Thornton is happy to gush about all her returnees. Barker hits a great short cross ball Ferris is back doing her thing getting blocks and aces. Butchbaker is becoming a go-to attacker because of 4 si* J' I ,'1 J cl •iSti J A s i d * i » 4 I ’=A ’r A Laana Hooker is one of six returnees for the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team that won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division championship in 2024. File photo '■■’J ♦'/tiiri'v' 1 Hr ■fx /• b 4 1 Saxons hope to add volleyball I.Q. to athleticism I • * I Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 The Saxons have athleticism, grit, some experience, some youthful en­ thusiasm, a new head coach and now they’re going to try and turn the whole thing into a competitive volleyball squad this fall. Alexis Mast is taking over the reigns as the head coach of the Hastings varsity volleyball program, stepping in for Erin Slaughter. Mast is starting her third season coaching in the Saxon program after spending one year with the freshman team and one with the JV squad. Returning to the varsity level this season for the Saxons is a group that includes junior setter Hannah Soren­ son, junior middle blocker Bella Friddle, senior setter Riley Gurtowsky and senior defensive specialist Josalyn Russel who is stepping into the libero role. Gurtowsky was the team’s leader in assists a year ago and had the top serving percentage on the team. The Saxons won 17 matches in 2025, but were held without a win in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Looking to help improve on those numbers is a group of varsity new­ comers that includes s^ior middle blocker Olivia Friddle who is return­ ing to the varsity after missing last season with an injury, junior outside hitter Gabryella Juskewicz who was pulled up to the varsity late last sea­ son, junior defensive specialist Lola Grego and freshman outside hitter Isabella Perez. “This team has impressive depth, with multiple players capable of excelling in all six rotations. They recover quickly, move with intensity, and bring a scrappy, relentless energy when on the court,” Mast said. Improving on volleyball IQ is the big thing for the group as a whole to accomplish as the season gets rolling. “Critiquing, refining and elevating our play to reach the next level of competition,” Mast said. “I have big goals for this team. 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While a new coach brings inevitable growing pains, Ihave complete confidence that with the abilities and determination of these athletes, our path is only upward from here.” It is not just the varsity players who are spurring the program on. “The freshman class has brought a much-needed sense of competition to the gym - something I feel we’ve been missing over the past two sea­ sons at Hastings,” Mast said. “My goal moving forward is to curate a culture built on a team-first mentality, a growth mindset, relentless intensity, and healthy competition.” The Saxons open the season Friday at the Fremont First Dig Tournament and then the varsity, J V and freshmen will all head to Plainwell Sept. 3 to take on the Trojans. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season starts with a tough one against Harper Creek in Hastings Sept. 17. The Beavers are ranked tenth in the state in Division 2 in the first MIVCA poll of the preseason. 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The latest candidate, Department of Public Works supervisor Jesse Trout, informed village officials that he was ending negotiations with interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow and President Karen Banks to take on a dual role that included him serving as the village’s top administrator, according to Guetschow. “I’m disappointed,” Guetschow said on Tuesday. “I thought it was a good opportunity for him and a good opportu­ nity for the village. a «0 4 t I 9^ K« » b. 1 J I > ••t 12 '• i I r A ( '' 'i T L 5 .. fll y-, < ate I b '<Z >1 r, 1^ Ji ■19' ca?hoW :hIC(.'' c eDsiN" l'» ■ Lake Odessa Department of Public Works supervisor Jesse Trout informed village officials this week he is withdrawing his name from consideration for the village manager job. File photo 32fi0bO9>l£J uO'i-eses' loetvwrrt I I - w alsio’^o ' ' g^'X.caftvrlf‘I'ldfl * r- teaebiFnc'.) moil omen;. . okHtqBn-i d<. lepisngm eoeKv •• •1 * ' < ? r v/ • . A-j J' 9 If “We’re back to square one again,” he added. The announcement comes just a lit­ tle more than two weeks after cotmcil members reached a consensus to consid­ er Trout, who had not previously applied for ±e Dosition or been interviewed by the full council, and enter contract negotiations to hire him as manager at its regular meeting Aug. 18. Guetschow said Trout cited personal reasons for not pursuing negotiations further. “I’m disappointed, of course, as I was confident Jesse would have done very well in the dual role,” Banks added. “But I understand his reasons for declin­ ing the position.” Trout, who will remain with the village in his current position, is the third person to receive an offer from the vil1 lage to take on some type of an adminis­ trative role - and the third to later retire from consideration. Lake Odessa has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023 when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than seven months after Geiger accepted the job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. In their first try, council members nearly hired Geiger’s successor by extending an offer to Jacob VanBoxel, who was at the time the director of planning and neighboihood services in Coldwater, in June 2024. The search See WITHDRAWS on 3 II x;* A ft* J i h s f 4S i 4 ndXjmifsBH lot I r 1 Si s F b V W •* •. :r ..1 •'V; 4 A< * ~i •* ^*4 4 . ex’S I V r-r-*-- d • ' » fl' h *. • < L* «*r: I .*• * Ift E^' . * Hm 9 * O-BM. .J * ■ > rM < >.« b ^4, * r7- i iffwS 9 ’1 ’ 4 s t \ 1 u. J] .A i I 'J k * i 1 *41^.' *««u 4 Y I I * 9 . 4 A V *» 4 I » \.'.. k J’ I A A 11 1‘ » 4 : '■ ' I ■v f f f- » ■ ( 1» - flfl. Ml > t I The efforts of a Grand Rapids videographer to help catch alleged pedophiles have raised concerns for local law enforcement officials. Kaizer “Kai” Kinsley, a 21-yearold resident of the Grand Rapids area, has made it his job to lure potential pedophiles to a location, where he then confronts them before calling 9-1-1 and hoping they are arrested for soliciting sexu­ al acts from a minor. Kinsley’s efforts have reported­ ly resulted in numerous arrests in Barry Comity, with as many as a half dozen suspects facing felo­ ny charges, including accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime. One defendant, a 36-year- , old Hastings man, Robert Daniel Fisher, has entered a plea of guilty and is now awaiting an Oct. 1 sen­ tencing hearing in Barry County District Court 56B. Four other similar cases have probable cause hearings scheduled in September, with Judge Michael Schipper issuing a bench warrant from one other suspect who failed to appear for a hearing on Aug. 13. That after the individual allegedly left the area for Indiana. Kinsley said he has conducted numerous “stings” around the country and in Canada, first cre­ ating false accounts in online chat rooms and posing as a minor. Once See CONCERNS on 2 V 4^ I i * IB 11 ni I •9 4 Staff Writer 1 I V A ■x ^Mfl* * > *f ■ 'i^ iMk f ■ 5: r.c- b .J » * »< » tt' ( * <* F H Dennis Mansfield lit r ^nil' 1IIII V • ’S U' Bllll I . V 4 u. . I t Officials voice concern over YouTuber’s efforts to confront alleged pedophiles Hastings Summerfest takes over city for action*packed weekend I iB 1 ■ I '*<■ i if .V I T *lT*< s- t I T*' *1* 1 J w » > I s fl * € J* Jllflfl ■HM t » I . I \ . ■ ^PlB I i t 1 ■■ X. JI C» * 4. I* aRW Vx. 4; ' T'-:: SA * <. < at b .I 1 • > I ’ 41 4 lb leniGo IISTO A i 1 A small corner of downtown Hastings turned into a powerlifting gym on Saturday at Hastings Summerfest, staging a weightlifting competition Jocpnoo cnirtihrtgiew BtsuS nosyU ' iBfhw pntfodmnoO kt <••• • • r affift Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer r 9»- iilta?9(ia<^ <ju btev/aiiiboH iWmH llowwiaiffl » e Snh«i3 i>9fs«oaiiFOY ' font wJ •'< 'A i’ Tt *2- i! X * ^flahtBaRMHitBA - ••« -w oab « * •- L J f I ?> \ n MUten^k Hi inwob cj Ji nmum 5 bIbocI ww oeis )l uaaqxd oi I I I ! *1 I n< r- P ' 1 ■to i«r'b _L 1 J '• > * 1b s ?• 1 r 4 udw lacfifli ol4 ot jFnfrtJsrnog^faofl i i' No matter what you’re into, chances are you’ll find something to enjoy at the annual Hastings Summerfest. Feel like waking up early for a three-mile run? The Corewell Health Pennock Summerfest Run has you covered. Craving fried food? There’s plenty. Parade? Live music? You bet. Held Friday through Sunday, Summerfest 2025 brought its signature mix of fun, tradition and com­ munity spiTit to downtown Hastings, offering the eclectic lineup locals and visitors alike have come to expect. It also serves as summer’s last big hurrah before fall sets in. Summerfest-goers were treated to plenty of sunshine See SUMMERFEST on 4 I ! •» ^.- L c s* 9 y s TT ' A' »* ' fl fv « b' i' VA ' Tt A X ^>8 ' «** ! • rv<- 1 J WF 'fr.- s CTOP f ami '•.•v I' Anna Rose (left) and Aiden Oliver (right) hang out of the windows of a Barry Intermediate School District bus that was decked out in beach d6cor during Saturday’s Summerfest parade. A •? -■ J V X' I I ( FfflV'.' if R •T* r J* -’Mi •i 6 : f i w 4 4 • 7 > I 3. 1 1 0 t I r J *1 < I*. ll ij ‘ 4 , • ■••• J a 1 ,1/. J 1 4 I I. 4 b> ar.Ss^ § M. ,• I V < '< J g I. f r'.B'’ •7 Q I if... •u . J V J. ( *« ..4-^*.' 'idflwrS! A . ’S'V •’I tse * ■ & * 11 •d *& •r • 4* • .. •I •i w-* w* .r€ ■ As m •w ■ I I (0 s I & r* -?• ■ ■ ■ > l> 4 I y’S • i SUBSCRIBE J gulB 2 SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 ISi ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ < ♦ L:?' S' > I I* jAfe U. PREVIEW YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE s < HASTINGS • DELTON • LAKEWOOD • MAPLE VALLEY TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM ■ «■ »fl y PAGE 2 1 > a A V’ "t * THE ■ 11* tfi "> . & I :3 . ,2 i ■ - V' STATE LAWMAKERS DETAIL ONGOING BUDGET BAHLE IN LANSING flSi «■ -RT" DON’T MISS THIS SPECIAL FEATURE INCLUDED WITH 0 THIS WEEKEND’S EDITION OF THE i Hastings Public Ll 227 E State Stree Hastings Ml 49058 4lNWdM 9 �I ♦ z' 2 r' • I* Thursday, August 28, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER state lawmakers detail ongoing budget battle in Lansing Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer •r • “We’re trending in the wrong direc­ tion,” the senator added. Albert said he’d like to see officials focus on ways to increase overall at­ tendance, while also cutting down on the number of non-teaching days per school year. “We need to get back on track with that,” he said. Another focus for state lawmakers, according to Albert, should be the repeal of Public Act 235, which requires Michi­ gan to be powered 100 percent by “clean energy” by 2040. “First, it’s expensive to do that,” he said. “Second, it’s not realistic. HasHngsBanner com I. I f . r*' “I h L»4«. <. • 1 1F3 • 1 ♦ I? z ’X r -ii:-. tia r f if ti if f- •y •? “Education is not going well in the stateofMichigan,” Albert said. “Even the governor (Gretchen Whitmer) agrees.” Accordingto Albert, Michigan ranks in the bottom 10 in educational outcomes, despite top states in the Midwest in per pupil spending State lawmakers representing all or parts of Barry and Ionia counties recently voiced their frustration over budget ne­ gotiations in ... Lansing, with w.in the me deadline aeaaime to get a new budget in place looming. ahead. Members of the Lowel 1 Area Chamber of Commerce got the chance to hear from the state lawmakers, as well as local leaders, during the chamber’s “Break­ fast Club - State of the State & Greater Lowell Area” event at the Lowell City Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The event included updates by Mich­ igan legislators Sen. Thomas Albert, R-Lowell, and Rep. Gina Johnsen, R-Portland, as well as Lowell Area Schools Superintendent Nate Fowler and Lowell City Manager Michael Bums. Albert said one of the more important topics on his agenda is bettering educa­ tional outcomes for Michigan students. WWW r / *•1^ 9. ’Z ^\r A a -« :l f tar » f 97 X *4 t [ J/ Zj- 1 F’ r il -I* ■/ % r i 4 «( »# If^ i i x: p V V wc ■ '-'*Wi ■■ •wt * - 1 ii M J I *:«A / l-> .4’ 9 J I -.» K tf ( I Members of the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce listerv to state Sen. Thomas Albert, R-Lowell, during the chamber's “Breakfast Club - State of the State & Greater Lowell Area" event at the Lowell City Hall on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20. Photos by Dennis Mansfield m I k \ n w* 7' A •♦ z" i I 4 4 *■. .«l.> \ '' 1 See BUDGET on 3 W -4^ •• \ \ Lakewood board to consider closing early childhood center Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Walt. Trustee Adam McArthur said plans should also include an effort to reach out to township boards within the school district to get “buy-in” on the streamlining concept, as well as at least tacit approval from district residents, so as to not repeat “past mistakes.” “That has to be part of this,” McAr­ thur said. “We just have to do the homework. “(Township boards) have far deeper roots than we can ever hope to have,” he added. “If you can win over the township boards, it puts us ahead in winning over voters.” Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz, president of the LPS school board, defended pre­ vious efforts behind the streamlining concept. “This isn’t something we came up with in just five minutes,” Brod­ beck-Krenz said. “This is the culmina­ tion of four years of work by steering committees and the board. People already know that’s what is coming, and I think it’s the right thing to do,” she added. “And, we should lead. We were elected to lead.” The board president also said LPS officials would most likely “spin our wheels” if they wait to have over­ whelming public support and “make everybody happy” in closing the Woodland school. “No matter what we do, there will be people who won’t like it,” she said. Brodbeck-Krenz added the loss at the polls in May shouldn’t be the end of efforts to streamline LPS facilities, though she added the financial resourc­ es that would have been provided by the bond request would have made the effort easier. “You have what you have to work with,” she said. “It’s not going to be ideal, compared to if you had money from a bond, but it will be fine.” Duits added that, unlike the most recent bond proposal which was “com­ munity driven” by a citizen committee, the new effort to streamline LPS facil­ ities would be “staff driven.” “It doesn’t really need a (dis­ trictwide) vote,” she said. According to Duits, the next steps in exploring the streamlining concept could be the formation of an ad-hoc committee or a board workshop, as well as “conceptual planning” by dis­ trict administrators. The Woodland school building, now the home of the Lake wood Early Childhood Center, has served local students for more than a century, but its days as an educational facility could be numbered. Members of the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education debated the possibility of closing the school, built in 1924, and “streamlining” the district from four to three school buildings during their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25. LPS Superintendent Jodi Duits helped lead the discussion, recom­ mending district officials look to create a “central campus” around Lakewood Middle School and Lakewood High School, both of which are located ad­ jacent to one another just east of Lake Odessa, and look to close the LECC. According to Duits’ recommen­ dation, district administrators would “work this year and next” with staff on plans to close the 101-year-old school and shift of students and grade levels at LPS’three remaining school buildings. Duits said the effort would be part of an overall strategic plan for the school district for the next three to five years. The concept of “streamling” and closing the LECC, which also houses the district’s administrative offices, is not a new one. It was included as part of a $30.2 million bond proposal defeated by district voters in May. According to LPS officials, closing the former elementary school would save the school district $100,000 annually in maintenance costs. Prior to the May special election, LPS officials also argued that closing the building would help address issues of declining enrollment and to better use space available at the other three schools. “I don’t disagree with anything you just said,” said Trustee David Burd, in reference to Duits’ opening statement on the concept. “It maJces sense to close that school. “It’s a bold statement,” he added. “At the end of the day, I fully think it’s the right decision,” While two board members were absent from Monday’s discussions, those present seemed to agree. “On face value, it seems the right way to go,” said Trustee Alisha De- * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation * Blown-In Attic Insulation Nelson’s SPRAY FOAM,LLC 5-.O* zr.s c Nelson Schmucker 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam is ?. r 4^ 4^ *9^ V z »1 I t: Hastings resident Robert Daniel Fisher (left), 36, appears before Judge Michael Schipper during a hearing in Barry County District Court 56B on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Fisher faces charges including accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime, both felonies. Photo by Dennis Mansfield and arrest goes smoothly.” Barry County Undersheriff Kevin Erb added that, by waiting to call police until the last moment, there’s also the issue of placing officers in unknown and unpredictable situations. “That’s where our concern is,” Erb said. Even with those concerns, Kinsley said he was attracted to conduct the recent sting operations in Bany County after hearing that local officials would pursue such cases. “So I decided to pack up and go there to see what creepy guys were out there,” he said. And, he doesn’t believe the stings create any legal issues for prosecutors or create any substantial risks for respond­ ing officers. I’m a citizen,” Kinsley said. “Noting I do can be considered entrapment. “I make it clear I’m not an officer,” he added. “I believe I’m doing eveiything they would. If I should be doing something different, I’d be receptive to hearing about it” According to Kinsley, he’s had just one incident since beginning his efforts over three years ago, when confronting an alleged pedophile, and that did not result in any serious injuries. “My security had some bite marks,” Kinsley said. “It wasn’t pretty. “(But) that’s why we have trained pro­ fessionals there.” Kinsley understands that some might also be concerned about luring potential criminals to the area. “Very fair statement,” he said. “But here’s what I say to that... When we set up those accounts, they don’t know if I’m a 21-year-old man or a 14-year-old girl. “But, they would travel to Barry County to commit a crime,” he added. “They reach out with that intent.” Overall, when working in areas with what he considers like-minded prosecu­ tors, Kinsley claims to have a 90-95% success rate. That’s compared to a suc­ cess rate of only about 40-50% when he first started. Though, Kinsley said his early efforts were “heavily skewed” by prosecutors who didn’t aggressively pursue the cases he provided. “I do my best,” he added. “I care about my work.” And, while he has yet to meet Pratt or other officials directly, Kinsley said he looks forward to possibly conducting future stings in Barry County. “If (Pratt) continues to be receptive to trying cases, I love to,” he said, adding he also understands if officials request he discontinue doing the stings locally. “That happens sometimes,” he said. “(But) there’s hundreds of cities I can go to. “I don’t want to cause any problems.” Not that Kinsley hasn’t had run-ins with law enforcement. According to news reports, Wyoming, Mich, police responded to the site of one of Kinsley’s stings in June 2023 and, while not arresting the targeted individual, they allegedly confiscated his equipment, including a laptop, cameras and a micro­ phone. News reports state that Kinsley later filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan to reclaim the equipment. t T 1 Continued from Page 1 contacted by a suspect, a meeting is set up at a location where Kinsley and his crew, including armed security person­ nel, confront the alleged perpetrator while calling for police. “We just call 9-1-1,” he said. At the scene, Kinsley said he provides digital copies of the chat logs and posts video of the confrontation on YouTube, com on his “OMMA” channel, which has nearly 1.3 million followers. He added that he later emails the video to officials to assist in any prosecutions resulting from the stings. “(Police) do leave with physical evi­ dence, the chat logs, so they have prob­ able cause,” he said. “I do my best to be very diligent.” While also wanting to get potential pedophiles off the streets, Kinsley’s efforts have raised some concerns by local officials. “The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of minor children in our com­ munity,” said Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt. “However, we want to ensure that investigations into this con­ duct are done by police officers. Police officers are educated and trained in both law and procedure, and their focus is on the safety of our community. “When citizens form a task force of their own, many are doing so for the right reasons but often overlook proper and legal procedure, which can nega­ tively affect our cases,” she added. And, by posting video of the confron­ tations online prior to any legal proceed­ ings, Pratt said “premature and often widespread public exposure” can prove harmffil. “When citizens want to assist police, they should call the police to let them know they are aware of a possible predator situation, give the police the information they have and let the police take over from there,” Pratt said. “When the police are investigating a predator that is soliciting a minor, they take time to organize the apprehension and arrest of these individuals. They coordinate among themselves and with other departments to ensure the apprehension t • ..r 4 r •r . 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A t - -t* ' -'4 * I ’i. I i 1 4 v-1* f, . StaffWrrter i: 71 r I o iL i J, JA ' ■ < ? ‘f h r• . • i.: 7 A I N « 4^ »! P *• 1 i '‘^9 nb 1 rrnudBad^t •4 • r u* I I With almost one w eek of school ; behind them, teachers at Caledonia Community Schools are workir^ { w'ithout a new contract as negotiations continue between the CCS •IV tniof Education represerttatives and the Caledonia Education Association. “The Caledonia teachers are dishearts ened in our district's negotiation [ and proposals,” said CEA President Melissa VanGessel. have been woridng under a contract that expired on July 31 and still have no tentative agreements. Teachers will continue to w ork under their previous contract until an agree­ ment is reached. Communit) and CEA members filled the board room during Monday, Aug. 18’s regular BOE meeting. Several community members addressed the board during public comment ! At the beginning of the meeting, the BOE pul forw ard a pay schedule for teachers. Board representatives say they offered the union a 4.5% increase to teachers' salaries and scheduled base salary increases, along with increases to start­ ing base salaries for new teachers, al its most recent bargaining meeting. After CCS Board President Tim Morris read the statement al the meet­ ing, the floor opened for public com­ ment Several community members addressed the board, sharing a common thread: they were there to speak up for and support Caledonia teachers. Susan Reoch is a 2()-year resident of Caledonia and has five kids — three of whom arc graduates from Caledonia High School. One is currently enrolled al Duncan Middle School and the other at Caledonia High School. Reoch is a CPA and used to be a public accoun­ tant arul auditor. She told the board she would like them lo please show the teachers and staff that they are valued. Our teachers have made an incredible impact on my kids and their friends and they deserve to be paid fairly and not lo spend four months negotiating a teacher contracL” Reoch told the board. “I’ve heard the argument that there is uncertainty in funding we will receive from the slate budget. We don’t know how many students we are going to have. “Every business arxl every school has that same uncertainty when proposing a budget and negotiating salaries. YeL other schools have agreed to 5% or more rate increases with the same cer­ tainty. "You have offered a 4.5% rale increase and whatever you want to L'.i _jr i! .V 'I I I Iz I I > V t J ? IK A I t k r ♦' • r;r* * tA * 99 V t 1 t '•t « * HI < - * t I r * *-^4 4 x; I I, «I l*K'. •'T' .W* r Ih I 4 J i A I < J n' it I I V < r t I 4 v, U.' I I I * I * i J » A 4 • u, , zrtL '*•4 f t» 'i'.- '«-3- I ’ t 9 ■B I .5 ‘A M I ' iiiid i. •: '•‘u ‘-9 • •w b istofs •-a . .n; *7 I k L f •• 4 I *3 9 ** • fi «1 A « A % ADR * i f L/ I Mbstut I M ■ 1 * 1., >• w J ' •• ..... , m./. i< r* I . It- ' Ie • * ‘iacitjiii 14' '> iljUX; i X V >* f . . I 1 1 4 •^?3r I»st t' t as Lif - l z I J •I >♦- * r «, It's not realistic to do it in that time frame.” Both Albert and Johnsen ofl'ered their takes on current budget debates, with slate officials working lo adopt a new slate budget by the end of September. The 2025-26 budget year is set to begin on Oct. I. Ofallthestate legislative issues, Albert said the budget is “what people care most about” but added that efforts lo get a new budget passed have been “the slowest I've ever seen it. The state senator added revenues are stable and officials are not expecting “a lot of cuts.” Instead, the holdup over the budget reportedly is a possible road construction package. “It's not going lo come from new revenues,” Albert said. “So, what are our priorities going to be?” He added that another point of differ­ ence between lawmakers is funding of corporate subsidies through the Strategic Outreach and Aitraction Reserve fund, created in 2021, used to attract busi nesses to Michigan. Albert reportedly has rein troduced legislation to eliminate the fund and dismantle the Michigan Economic Development Corp. “We really tried to create a program that w'as accountable,” Albert said last week. “(But) it’s been an abysmal failure. We need to pursue policies that make us competitive,” he added. “I think we just need to gel back to basics.” Al times, Johnsen seemed to echo Albert's frustration with the ongoing budget process. There's a lot of inefficiencies in our system of government,” Johnsen said. “We need to secure the basics. “You secure first things first, like you do in a home budget.” And, like Albert, Johnsen said local school districts and governmental units should be receiving “at least” similar slate funding as they have in the past. .*« fl ii 5r*» f I 4" J k 'I 1 •i IJ * ■IX ■ • i > it A4 1 I I 4^* 1^’* t ■Hi ■'1 94 /l' »» , tsi* , I >- 4?- I -•i?: I < t* « £ t ’* .} It r 1^1 1. J. it f’ 5>l 1 4 ^.4. >• x‘ !■* , k J.-*.’ T .. 4» * *• <» r I I J- I ' . * 4 1 .X >4. • W* * r, K I J •4^ I rz. j « .rl I ?■ I ■ ■ 'y J I 1 j I .di i j f k sJ .z . •z - «* 1' ■ .» •> . I* f «4 * r it -I n « •r • i • *v I * 4 4 k 1 1 r I ) I 4 I I 1 I 44 J I 1^ ■’LG L t . -.J |r > ■I sr' I k a 44 * .r• 4' • X.r ) 5 I w ( ■ ■''t4 4ii>' Ui ■.H Z . i fl I J 7 ?■ I 'I* I 9 * i?' 1 .ft f I « V * .1 x t « € f I f i I t k Molly Macleod Editor The Bfflry Cocitt) Board of Commissioneis will be meeting less fre­ quent}), but perhaps for longer to round out the rest of the year. CommissioneTS voted at the Tuesday, Aug, 26, r^ular meeting to eliminate Commioee of the Whole meetings in ftie fourth quarter of2026. Commissioners' busineffi will now be rel^aied to two meetings a month, instead of tw o COW meetings and two Board of Commissioners meetines. We have had discussions probabty almost as long as I've been a commissioner about why we do the things that we do with a COW meeting to debate things in a little more detail and then refer them to ourselves and for the BOC the following week those BOC meetings are fairi)' quick, usually,” said Board Chair Dave Jackson last week. Jackson said last week that fellow com­ missioner Marsha Bassett questioned the WITHDRAWS Continued from Page 1 ended a month later, however, when the council failed to approve a negotiated contract with Van^xel in a 3-2 vote against, with two members absent A second search ended in December 2024 with council members deciding against offering the post to either of two finalists and, instead, to restart the hiring search once more. During its most recent hiring search, the village council interviewed four finalists, including DPW staffer Jacob Hanson, for the position of deput)' manager at a special meeting May 31. Less than three weeks later, they voted lo hire fonner Ml Pleasant mayor and Paw Paw village manager William Joseph. Guetschow later confirmed the village had made an “official" offer to Joseph, who would have served as deputy man­ ager under Guetschow for up to a year before the council would decide whether to promote him lo manager. BuL Joseph notified Guetschow on June 26 that he A r V W •-V' l« reduce opportunities for constituents to meet with their representatives and have their voices heard. Jackson said commissioners should be aware that there will likely be special meetings called, when needed, on dav s that would usually be reserved for COW meetings. was withdrawing his name from consid­ eration. Discussions then turned to Hanson, with the council approving a recommenda­ tion by Guetschow at the July 10 special meeting to create a temporaiy' position to help Hanson learn the duties and respon­ sibilities involved in serving as manager. Hanson, a village employee since 2014, was to have worked in an administrative capacity two days a week for up to three months, while continuing his duties with the DPW the other three days. If the training program proved success­ ful, Hanson would have been promoted to deputy manager and continued to be men­ tored by Guetschow, and then potentially promoted to manager. BuL just a couple weeks into the apprenticeship, he notified Guetschow of his wish to end the training and return to his DPW duties. And, after striking out with TrouL coun­ cil members could be tasked witli con­ ducting yet another hiring search. I expect the village council will discuss the next step at our regular meeting on Sept 15,” Banks said. 44 I ♦ Provided by the Barry County offices of Edwai d Jones L Kevin Beck, AAMS^* CFP I w Financial FOCUS Member SIPC Financial Advisor 400 W. State St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Continued from Page 2 1 * «• »’.* ■ :u.< I £» 1 long. “So, just a plea, please get it done. Please make sure that our teachers are well compensated and are not lagging behind others in the district We value them very much. Thank you” Several other community members who stepped up to the podium in support of teachers during public comment and addressed the board iiKluded Jen Hacht Kim Gates, Kimberly Jackson, Josh Rose and Emily Murphy. The district has not been able to pub­ lish a full 2025-26 calendar at this time. Under Michigan law, the calendar is a mandatory subject of bargaining, and, therefore, a full year's calendar will not be available until it is mutually agreed upon through negotiations. The district will continue to publish an iqxlaled par­ tial calendar as it becomes available. continue to stay focused on smaller class sizes that lead to better learning environments for our students,” VanGessel said. “It is also imperative that our educators are given the time and resources they need to provide the best education for Caledonia students.” Caledonia BOE President Tim Morris thanked the community members for their comments. BOE and CEA representatives will meet again for further negotiations on Thursday, Sept. 4. A full recording of the Aug. 18 BOE meeting can be found at calschools.org/ our-districVboard-of-education/. BUDGET * 1 U) A « make the math lode, i will tell you, wfien vou were in the low er half the bottom 10 of the Kertt Countv school districts, giving e>en a 4J% raise doesn't make an acceptable wage. It's simple math. You can’t eet there. The> need to be paid what the> should have been paid ahead). BOE representati\ es say the board is committed to reaching a mutually agreeable contract with the CEA. “Despite not having a settled contract at this time, we fully believe that both parties will act in the best interest of stu­ dents, arxi the classroom learning oivironment will not be negatively impact­ ed,” said BOE President Tim Morris. James Ernest addressed the board during public comment “We don’t think that our teachers should have sub-standard pay. Pa) that lags behind other districts in the area,” Ernest explained. “I have had no inside infor­ mation from the negotiations that have been ongoing, but I would say given the late date at which we stand now, this late date, and still no contract I'm skeptical of any assertion that the administration has been negotiating in good faith and with generosity from the beginning. It wouldn’t have t^en titis . ..‘k *•» ■>< ' 9 Karen TurtuhOmght Commissioners to eliminate COW meetings in fourth quarter on trial basis practice shortly after joining the board this winter. “When she sal throu^ a couple months of meetings, she asked, ‘So why do you do this this way?’ And we've bra asked that bv constituents ‘Hev; you gas'S are kind of wasting your time to do two meetings to do two more meetings,' Jackson said. It can be siewed as a bit of a burden on the administratitxi It certainly would be a sa\'ings on mileage for commissioners coming from all comers of the count) .” Thel 1 will onl)' have two BOC meetings, and no COW meetings, on the secorxl and fourth Tuesda>^ of the month on a trial basis throughout the next quarter. At the end of the 90-day trial period, in January; commissioners will reflect and decide whether to reinstate the COWs or continue with the BOC-onl) meeting stnicture. The board unanimousK' voted this week to adopt ti)e QO-da) trial. Some citizens expressed concerns during public comment thi eliminating COW meetings could Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 I Let a financial advisor help plan for life’s curveballs State Rep. Gina Johnsen, R-Portland, addresses a packed audience at Lowell City Hall on Wednesday. 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Edward trade-offs, like working an look It’s easy to become Jones, member SIPC I I I I I * i J < t .'.f I IJ I t �,5 i / •' w* } I 4 Thursday, August 28, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER v/wwHastingsBannercom f^lp -^03^-U. f HP I Hastings alumni gather for 138th annual banquet m r I Molly Macleod These past honorees included Dave Furrow, Frank Campbell, Bill Bivens and Carla Neil. Another special guest at Saturday’s event was Ruthann Kaufrman, cele­ brating 75 years since her graduation from HHSin 1950. Though alumni from all years are invited to the annual banquet, each year’s event highlights certain class­ es. This year, the honored classes included 1960, 1965, 1970 and 1975. Representatives from those classes at Saturday’s banquet included Linda McGuire (I960), Barry Wood (1965), Nancy Kauffman (1970), and Carrie Duits (1975). Alumni Association rep­ resentatives say these class represen­ tatives were instrumental in this year’s planning. Organizers thanked Bryce Pennington for catering the event and the American Legion Post 45 for post- Editor Over 100 Hastings High School alumni traveled to the Hastings First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Aug. 23, for the 138lh annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet, organized by the HHS Alumni Association. Alumnus of the Year Tammy Pennington (Class of 1972) was this year’s honored guest. After being introduced by her daughter to the audience, the former Barry County Commission on Aging director was presented with a glass teardrop engraved with her name, date of grad­ uation and recognition of her Alumnus of the Year status. Pennington’s name has also been added to the plaque dis­ playing all HHS Alumni of the Year inside the HHS showcase. Past Alumnus of the Year honorees were present at Saturday’s reunion. I J k f i J^pirv2 •r t 1 ( I i z- » f * F^l 4 £ « I i 4 t / I .r* « A * u I V t » f / . 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New to the lineup this year was a youth kickball tournament, held at Bob King Park, adding more family-friend­ ly fun to the schedule. * •• V K. -' . * ar J*'.' >£ .. ■A ,*v -T' bw* .- • • Al RATING WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU .4^. « > ♦•S CALXTOW - Ab -L r 9 . I* • • «• * *> r J FOR YOUR FREE t ' INSPEeTION 4 ' ' «k .-t . I’ M* .J. ^*4 f I i;* I I I 1W-. f .? 1 - * . . ’K ” **** s.. VISIT US ONLINE: SHERRlFFGOSLIN.COM/BAnLECREEK * J, « r 269-962-4036 .9f t- 4* w *r '1. t *_* 'm u A I F -t f r . •% 'i. '»b 3t •99 a r ' A w « * i. Wt ♦ • uMl h ( For those more interested in relaxing and enjoying the seasonable weather, dozens of vendors filled the Barry County Courthouse lawn, offering food, crafts, and local goods. Free trol­ ley rides, a classic car show hosted by the Misfits Car Club on Sunday, and the always-popular Summerfest Parade made for a busy three days. The sun broke through a streak of clouds just in time for Saturday’s beach-themed parade. This year’s grand marshal was longtime Hastings businessman Fred Jacobs, owner and CEO of J-Ad Graphics. Beyond his business, Jacobs has been active for decades with other community organizations, including the Barry Community Foundation. Live music filled the air all weekend, with performances at both Spray Plaza and Thomapple Plaza. Friday night’s headliner was “Get Wild: Celebrating the Music of Prince,” while Saturday brought island vibes with a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. ♦ ♦ ■, ^'1 ) (.•V i « Fit ”> w *' I. ? *& I I « A ;*'4fr t • II *► i s X ■ I iX? I ' •. 11 d >1 B S;' fc , g K- <1 ’• a St^; I H I -Bte, ■' -I -fA’ d tr* .•. . I . k7.. I *1 ! TCt*! . s< ■ V '! <3 w r -^V s m ft r I> t La I » ba ■jt • I I r 'MJ I I' T •^■^' '• » 111 < -1-: 5W. f? >41^ ■. I r •l * » * K XLXXI , 'S' *■;. t I I t: 1- 'T jLi:<' ‘ I I I J rt ( ’I J > r t X ■ 1 r • i I \ ' J A •» • . I . . I iq I J < I J * ♦ T *, r I I • r^l I I I .J • » .L « ' J H f /I ! 1. I ii 1. t > -. 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T r, 'I ifiaoi'-C r ' -I., I ^'1 i: Pl ? 4 j L YWix - - k funds, plus $300,000 from the airport’s own funds, were used to construct the new terminal. Photo by Molly Macleod 1 T - r¥< new terminal. The new terminal quickly took shape, with crews breaking ground on the project in December 2024. Airport Manager Gino Lucci said no local tax dollars were used for the project. $1.2 million in federal I f. A r Construction is complete on the Hastings City/Barry County Airport’s f I i s < ...Itai' 4 V. SEN. ALBERT: Michigan Youth Challenge Acade­ my measures up lA.a? ft 03 "BH’ < A- I «□ 1 « I » I i ( I L i I H « I h? I r:** r* L f 4 41^ B- c r ► '1 f W' I •r. / • /I . I : J r 4 Ho } T I I t Mi ssT. I < ft M. 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I t Ik I !i ii'Si' / •« r' I 1 i <r * IFJ I T ■ /*• I/, ’’i 'a I ' ' V fO' r T :I J <v V I recently visited the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in Battle Creek — a quasi-military school helping teens seeking a positive change in their lives. During the tour, I noticed a box of rul­ ers placed front and center in the living quarters, so everyone could find and use them easily. I knew right away I had stum­ bled upon somea thing unique government-run State Senator program that over­ Thomas Albert delivers for Michi­ gan residents. The National Guard program, es­ tablished in Michigan in 1999, holds students to a military standard of dress, speech and behavior. The roughly six­ month residential program is structured around education, physical exercise and community service. No student is required to attend, and students are free to leave at any time. The program graduates more than 200 cadets every year. The educational goal is for students to either catch up on missing credits or to complete their high school diploma . requirements. The emotional goal is much deeper — and that is why the box of rulers is significant. Many of these young students, gen­ erally speaking, are struggling with life for some reason or another. Many have found themselves facing some combination of troubled circumstances at home or at school, surrounded by a social circle with negative influences, or in a cycle of poor decision-making. It takes a great deal of courage for these troubled youth to seek transfor­ mation. Structure is a big part of it — and seeing the rulers so prominently displayed reminded me of my own experience while in Officer Candidates School for the U.S. Marine Corps. Like all candidates. I was required to measure daily the proper distance of sheets, blankets and pillows on my rack — and deviations were not toler­ ated. This created an expectation that we would be precise and responsible. This shared expectation also creates A' L ? J Senator Thomas Albert J j; 1 I ;i Ii i I ( * If you see news happening, or if you just wont us to know about something going on • • • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com ft I a deep sense of community where one feels connected to something larger than oneself. For many of these young kids, the Youth Challenge Academy may be the first time they feel plugged into something positive. This new struc­ ture helps provide a positive order in which to guide their decision-making going forward. It would have been easy for a gov­ ernment program like the Youth Chal­ lenge Academy to grow complacent over its 26 years of operation. The rulers could have been abandoned as other pressing matters demanded at­ tention, It was refreshing to see this ini­ tiative to help troubled youth hold firm to foundational principles that will help kids build confidence and structure. I applaud the Youth Challenge Acad­ emy staff for their dedication to this path. I also applaud the students who not only had the courage to seek a bet­ ter path forward, but also the fortitude to stay the course. All too often in Lansing, it is the gov­ ernment-run programs that are falling short in one way or another that get all the attention. It is worth pausing every once in a while to reflect on programs that are exceeding our expectations. The Michigan Youth Challenge Acade­ my is not for everyone, but it is invalu­ able for the select youth where it is a fit. State Sen. Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Bar­ ry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. * TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 v TREE SERVICE «>■ . • 4 Bi > r 4 J "sCL •* •** kl u■w Barry ISO Superintendent 1 GI > '■ *k. CLASSIFIEDS Rich Franklin F'S! f. 5 Thursday, August 28, 2025 FROM THE SUPE’S DESK: The state of school budgets 1 I * H fr THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HasHngsBanner.com 1 A k THE HASTINGS BANNER Group LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY View Newspaper Group publications accept tetters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or ary sister View Newspaper Grcup publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. All lebers must be original and are subject to editing for clarity and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one letter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. Election-related letters are limited to 150 words and endorsements are limited to no more than three per candidate, per election cyde. View Newspaper Group will not publish letters from candidates for elective office or their campaigns, form letters or tetters sent to other publications. Election-related letterswill not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. Remember how much you loved story problems in math? (That’s what Rich Franklin we called them back in my day). Well. I have a story problem for our readers today. A superintendent is required to develop a responsible budget for a school system and present it to a school board for the next school year. The school board must—by lawpass a budget prior to June 30 for the next school year. The state legislature, which has controlled nearly all school operating funds since the passage of Proposal A in 1995. is also required— by law—to pass a school budget for the coming school year prior to June 30. The superintendent and business office do their job, the school board does its job, and the legislature does not. It is now almost Labor Day. School has started in most local dis­ tricts. The state House and Senate are still miles apart on what a state school budget even looks like, let alone how much is in it. Question: How does a school dis­ trict implement its budget and run its programs when it has no idea what funding it will be receiving from the state or when it will even know, let alone when it will receive that funding? I don’t pose this story problem to cast blame or to lobby for funding for any particular programs or amounts. I pose it simply to ask for help: Please give us a fair and responsible school budget soon so that schools can continue to provide the educational programs and services that kids need and parents expect, and that taxpay­ ers are already paying for. I ask both houses of our legislature to work together on the shape and form of the school aid budget, as well as on the amounts. I also know that the governor’s office has a big role to play in these negotiations and in final approval. 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The event, part information and part performance, was organized by FPC organist Robert C. Oster as a ‘thank you’ to the congregation for its financial support, encouragement and patience during the two-year rebuild and renovation ofthe church’s pipe organ. The “informance” will feature ^e organ as both a solo and accompanying instru­ ment, as well as several presentations on the internal workings of the instrument and the rebuilding wo± which began in 2022 and was completed in 2024. The afternoon will also feature special area guest performers, including organists Zach Franklin, Hastings; Debbie Harri­ son, Woodland; pianist E±an Holmes of Hastings and tenor Connor Lindsey, also of Hastings. Performance highlights include two congregational hymns, accompanied by Oster and Harrison, and Max Reger’s “Toccata in D minor,” played by Franklin. Ethan Holmes will join Oster for a piano and organ duet, and the tenor solo, “I Hear You CallingMe” will be sung by Lindsey. Oster and Harrison will also perform solo works, including “Introduction and Chorale on St. Margaret,” arranged by Alice Jordan, “Elegy” and “Intermezzo” by Flor Peeters, “Voluntary” by John Stanley, “Andante” by Karl Zdllner and Mendelssohn’s “Recessional March” fi-om “Athalia,” A special performance of P.D.Q Bach’s “Toot Suite for Calliope or Organ, Four Hands,” will feature Oster and Franklin teaming up for this one-ofa-kind composition. The “information” aspect will include three presentations on the pipe organ. The first will feature the pipe chambers and the console. The second will highlight the work done by the Scott Smith Pipe Organ Co. of Lansing. The third presen­ tation will be an up-close and personal interaction with the pipework. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m, on Sept, 7. There is no cost to attend the “infor­ mance;” a fi'eewill offering will be taken, the proceeds ofwhich will go to the organ maintenance fund. First Presbyterian Church is located at 405 M-37 Hwy in Hastings. — Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk: "Mnoomin maan’gowing: The Gift of Mnoomin" by Brittnay Luby; illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley: translated by Mary Ann Corbiere. A seed is a gift to the future and a story you can hold. Follow the journey of mnoomin. or wild rice seed, as it encounters the wetland animals that prepare its way and the people who harvest it. Hike the trail and discover the forces that keep a wetland ecosystem balanced for mnoomin. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Aug. 1-31 — Walk the Planets. Take a hike around our solar system. Visit each planet and discover the solar system that surrounds Earth with a free, self-guided hike on the green trail. Thursday, Aug. 28 — Accessible Shinrin-Yoku Experience (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult), 6:30 p.m. Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide Katie Venechuk as she introduces the practice of Shinrin-Yoku (also known as "forest bathing"). This restorative series will help you experience nature in a new way—encouraging you to slow down, notice new things in the world around you and enjoy the peace of nature. Sept. 1-31 —Sept. Storybook Walk: "The Glorious Forest that Fire Built" by Ginny Neil. What happens to the forest after a fire? Go on a journey through the lifecycle of a forest, including prescribed fire. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the purple and green trails. Thursday, Sept. 4 — Playdates in the Play Space (ages 6 and under with an adult), 10 a.m. Every season is outdoor season! Bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books, and more. This free program is designed for children and their accompanying caregivers. Please plan to attend and engage with your child in this program. Participants are asked to register online ahead of time. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. #w 4 o: tarn- . vF 4 jt I 9 , »’ EJWr f V r I z V r V • I A ' Jff 4 f '1 ■ i ’i • » 3 it I ' I 'f .t• "t* ■ iff '■,11 r 1 t t r 4? r »• \T .' ' if;-’ 4 ' I ,? I I I c t I.. f • t riip tr t r(|i' •r ► I I . 14*1 AI t’ '1 ?at : ,y.tu • I L I ► f <1 { ■ i ) I * * J « 1 k V At’?'*'’ ' ■J-' 'l J * tL I ( SJ * ‘M’ r I i 'I •i f IJ *• I ■ . OiOt /I 1 * A s nh 4 t ■i ♦ ■ r* iT • t ♦ I ■^sn^’ * • t L t , e'-i! 1.-- P R I I r * I I :P >1 i' 1 t J I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY •“I J t I I SCHEDULE t r I * J r'‘' Adventure awaits at the Hastings Public Library. Pick up your Summer Reading prizes. No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, Aug. 28 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1962 film starring Olivia de Havilland.and George Hamilton, 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. * seMV^- * I 4 Monday, Sept. 1 - Labor Day - li­ brary closed. Tuesday, Sept. 2 - Baby Cafe. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library 269-945-4263. .4 4r vb k 1 4 I. ■ J i ** b 7 t b <ir >11 * ' U' L 2 i z •• 1 1 . ? ’ I I 1 pi^.* t' 4 *<l • ( i ittsf I -a4 I 1 2 .‘»j > Oti.T' -- 4^ ilni f’J .. — 1 II i I * J .mA * .. ** a -L-4i/^L”'- r. • I % ) 7 i k. I Worship Togeth er i > flZ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ”We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfi'ee methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. J SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-6908609. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-9454246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. '■ r 3 l^aB fl '. . • V..S y^UtAp I HBIV LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High You± Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Tru± (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday % A AWOflLDWlDESUPPUEROF HotUnelbob&Eqnlpment 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 « ASK DR. UNIVERSE ■ ‘ J S««! I J • f i t ( '=kr*.' 4 ... iImV lb r «I hb 1 4 C ■'^ MT g^p > « I Shark bait What happens if you if you get eaten by a shark? Dear Prince, When I was a kitten, I saw a movie about shark attacks. It made me ner­ vous to go into the water. I talked about that with my fiiend Nora Hickey. She’s a fish veterinari­ an at Washington State University. She told me that sharks don’t eat people. Many sharks can’t even bite. They have mouths adapted to sift sand or slurp up plankton. Sharks that can bite dpn’t hunt humans. They eat prey with a thick fat layer like seals and sea lions. Muscly animals like birds, cats and people seem to taste bad to sharks, “Even if they bit you, they prob­ ably wouldn’t like it,” Hickey said. “They’d probably be like, ‘Uh, no thank you. Shark attacks are usually a mis­ take—or a shark trying to defend itself. Sharks have powerful senses. They can detect tiny smells from about a quarter mile away. And they can hear for miles. Like other fish, they have sensitive cells all along their bodies. They also have tiny pores on their snouts that pick up electrical signals in the water. So, a shark might sense some­ thing splashing in the water and come check it out. It might think the splasher is prey and take a nibble. Then, a few things happen. Some sharks roll back their eyes when they bite. Sometimes a protec­ tive membrane slides over the eye­ ball. That keeps their eyes safe if the prey fight backs. ^5^ 4 "t. Er I Sfa« I * / « J II ff' II or® ( W. ' av ■■ j KJ J I ft 4»e law O' fl c Wth; '4 ■■ = 24?!' .^1 > J " ! Qi r I '”*-<' (.4 > • : '3' ' 1 » r • AI ) .Ji I I t J 1 < JfJ <i I J ■ J(ij<X> ’■! SIT! »» t I « I' II 1 I-. ' ' I 1 « V k’ < t r '“lift.; ' iL •s >- • u. xTF 2 > k t€ w V ■>4 * -iFt: ■’W f ■ 4£ or r K- -5 k» t» fl * .El— rd ' J < 1 K Ij I T , -'>3 I < i. 4 "4 ), t s r^. - *=<^ t I. b I >9 '.ii I ‘1 .k =4 4 w ' rjL ’ 'An- w in t J tr5J’ I ’I 11 11 I 4 bk :it f f '*5 ’ J if, ‘de f I k’' «• *« b F 7*1 I. I I J I « I I r i I I ( L 1 *I b 1 I li A t i?u I uiinawB i ii 1 Vrz I' 1 KT .1 I I ,--U' k1 A J . o » ‘ ' e i Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at DrUniverse@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. A 1 f f Sharks can’t chew up and down like we do. So, it might shake its head back and forth to tear off a bite. Some of the shark’s teeth may pop out. They have rows and rows of teeth. When a tooth falls out, a new one moves up to take its place. Hickey told me that happens so often that the ocean floor is littered wi± shark teeth. At this point, the shark will probably realize you’re a gross human. They’ll likely swim away. But if you magically got fully swallowed, or if some piece of you did, you’d be in for a weird journey through the shark’s guts. “Sharks and sturgeons have a spi­ ral valve intestine,” Hickey said. “It’s a way to increase the digestive surface area of the intestine without increasing the length of the intestine. Basically, you’d be going through a spiral like a water slide.” A shark might also attack if humans provoke it or threaten its home. Humans are way more dangerous to sharks than sharks are to humans. People hunt sharks—or accidentally catch them in nets. That’s really bad for sharks that are ram ventilators. They can’t push water over their gills on their own. If they can’t swim, they can’t breathe. People drive loud boats or subs into a shark’s territory. Swimmers and divers may flail around in ways that seem threatening. Sometimes people try to interact with wild sharks, especially species we know to be gentle. It turns out humans can be pretty scary. And those jaw-some, toothy fish are a bit misunderstood. — Dr. Universe — Prince, Ga. MIKiV ( ♦ ♦ b ♦ T » I .r < > This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Xti-* S’.i •7 * Service: 10 a.m. Products ♦ •lefcaaswi A f WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith, Sunday School 9:15 a.m,; Worship 10:15 a.m. n ----- - z^z COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. .V 4J r? the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,.. • •• »WtSi ' « 3. !’ IJ Ri' * * :i v lL'*y 1 a at’ \ 1 �i •‘'1ftc 4 t- f a. J r le s f ’fcV- < c’> rtf M'?' TKf KASTIMGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 'I 7 Thursday, August 28, 2025 I ft I ! 1 ft- I i URNING BACK THE PAGES 1 1 w i I- T J Wb* < 1«- k. < 1 % Mariam Sorby: Hastings’ first school nurse lifelong advocate for community health I w >• -1 ij''* i* . < ft ki I s V •I « X * X s M David W. Miller f! Special to The Banner f t K When Mariam I. Sorby, RN, joined Hastings Area Schools in 1966 as the district’s first school nurse, she brought with her more than medical expertise. She carried a vision: to blend professional health­ care with personal guidance for every student who walked into her office. Over the next 18 years, she shaped not only the health of Hastings’ children but also the future of school health education throughout Michigan. Mariam Melchiori was bom on May 1, 1934, in Stambaugh, Mich., to an Italian-American fami­ ly whose roots in the Upper Peninsula were tied to the mining industry. Her father worked in the local mines and later served as Stambaugh’s Iron Mine Inspector from 1944 to 1958. A diligent stu­ dent, Mariam graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1952, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. That fall, she enrolled in the University of Michigan School of Nursing. While at U of M, she was active in the Gamma Delta sorori­ ty and participated in the university's fencing club. In 1956, Mariam earned her bachelor of science in nursing and was honored to be one of only six nurs­ ing students selected to escort Dr. Jonas Salk, the renowned inventor of the polio vaccine, during his historic visit to the university—a fitting introduction to a career devoted to public health. After marrying her childhood fhend Donal “Jack Sorby in 1956, Mariam balanced family life with a growing nursing career. The Sorbys arrived in Hastings in the early 1960s when Jack accepted a teaching position at Hastings High School. Mariam quickly became a fixture in Barry County health­ care, first serving as the in-service coordinator of the Barry County Medical Care Facility and later work­ ing for the county health department. When Mariam was appointed in 1966 as the dis­ trict’s first full-time school nurse, it marked a pivotal moment for local education and public health. She served not only Hastings High School but all three elementary schools, ensuring consistent care across the district. True to her commitment, Mariam also made it a point to visit many of Barry County's 186 rural schools whenever her expertise was need­ ed. Beyond providing medical care, she became a trusted source of personal and career guidance for thousands of students. Her influence reached far beyond Hastings in 1972 when she designed a com­ prehensive health education curriculum—including sex and drug education—that was adopted by the school board and later used as a model throughout Michigan. In addition, she created the vocational nurse aide training program for both high school and adult learners, preparing over 500 aides, many of whom went on to become registered and licensed practical nurses. Jodi Varney, a 1986 graduate, shared this tribute to Mrs. Sorby on the Hastings History Facebook page: “She was an AMAZING woman! She is the only reason 1 graduated. She believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. She is my hero, and I loved her dearly!" Cindy Wilcox, also a HHS graduate (1967), fondly recalls: “Mariam ‘Mum’—was such a wonderful addition to our school and community! From the U.P. to Barry County. Mariam and Jack truly made our world a better place! Mariam's influence reached well beyond the classroom. She sers^ed as president of the Michigan Association of School Nurses in 1976 and edited their statewide newsletter for seven years. She also held leadership roles in the Michigan School Health Association and served on advisory committees for both the Michigan Department of Education and the Department of Public Health, helping to craft the state’s first sex education guidelines. A sought-after speaker, she traveled extensively across Michigan to % 1> * KX « •w 1 ft r ? •i V, '^r. 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I iMB * X,l!fe' : ■( I I T 1 0 ■f .-f 4 1 > rf iT rs I 1 ^0 Ci .. . fTt. « I M I > (bean’ll <' t » I J .* f, • ; ** »• /I: t , I lOh'’ >•’ i ■>' 1 11 '‘f I 4 r e i' « II • t s * f a * Si J t « • ■ I» !• 3 I yI « ‘' r* 1 rj’^ 'p A I 3* . ‘ - r •“t .fl v* di i « k 6’ I9l I r. i' A ■ . . -**^.•■■#** 1 ’V. s ' \ 4 i ft > F t ’;r « < s* « A <lr 'Sft ■ft ft s 4 < silk •l fe I ?• Ift 7 a Mariam Sorby, RN, was Hastings Area School System's first school nurse. She was hired by the district in 1966. Courtesy photos share the success of the Hastings health program. Mariam loved to travel and leam about new cul­ tures and customs. In August 2023, she fulfilled her longtime dream of visiting al! six continents (except Antarctica) with a trip to Colombia in South America. She often joked that growing up in the U.P. served as visiting Antarctica. She had many adventures on her travels, including riding a camel in Egypt, an elephant in India, a train across the entire continent of Australia, a ship in the Norwegian fjords, an airboat in tlie Everglades and a helicopter in Hawaii. Her commitmcht td community service was equal­ ly deep. Mariam spent 18 years working with the Barry County Cancer Society, including two as president, and served on the boards of the Easter Seal Society and the Salvation Army. She was a driving force behind the first Candy Striper pro­ gram al Pennock Hospital (now Corewell Health Pennock Hospital) and worked for 14 years on the Barry County Fluoride Committee to promote dental health. One of Mariam's cherished culinary gifts was pre­ serving her family's tradition of baking pasties, a beloved dish rooted in Michigan's Upper Peninsula heritage. The recipe, passed down from her mother and grandmother, became one of her signature offer­ ings. At Grace Lutheran Church, Mariam introduced pasty sales as a fundraising effort, a tradition that quickly grew into a major support for the congre­ gation. Alongside this contribution, she served in numerous leadership roles within the church, blend­ ing service, heritage, and community in a way that reflected her generous spirit. Mariam and Jack were blessed with three daugh­ ters, each of whom remained deeply devoted to their mother. Carrie followed in Mariam's footsteps, dedieating her career to education and eventually serving as superintendent of Hastings Area Schools. Sherv 1, a professor and researcher of engineering, was one of Mariam's Candy Striper students at HHS. Sheryl was her constant traveling companion, exploring the continents by her side. Claire pursued a career with the Michigan State Police and later relocated to Florida to be near her mother during her final years, lovingly serving as her primary' caregiver. Mariam Sorby passed away on Feb. 4, 2024, at the age of 89. Her legacy lives on in the thousands of students she cared for, the nurses she trained, and the health programs she helped create. Hastings remem­ bers her not only as a pioneer in school nursing but also as a neighbor whose compassion reached far beyond the walls of the clinic. In every' sense, she was the heart of school health in Barry County. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History" Facebook group. *'?>- I /Ri J * I ? 11 V J 1 -t > # * r *w* ♦ 9 rta ■# > r’ sr h « & 3 •>< A EI *• 45 i n >• F One of Mariam Sorby’s cherished culinary gifts was preserving her family’s tradition of baking pasties, a dish with roots in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. 4'.’ \A ft'** ■ While at the University of Michigan. Mariam Sorby was active in the Gamma Delta sorority and participated in the university's fencing club. 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In all, 20 teams competed in the 18-hole tournament played on the Gold and White nines at Yankee Springs Golf Course. Edger never let anything get out of control. She wasnevermore than two-over on any hole. Hastings head coach Ross Schueller said that any m iscues were more the product of early season timing rather than any kind of mental lapses. She double-bogied two ofher first three holes, and then rallied a bit to score par on three of the next five. She closed the front nine with back-to-back pars on eight and nine on the White nine. 4 if steady play throughout the day, and that it was encouraging progress. He said she looked more in rhythm than at the Saxons’ previous outing, at Bedford Valley earlier in the week, and that she “looked more in rhythm on Friday, producing stretches of confident golf. The Saxon coach added that Cole man­ aged her round well and that the program is happy to add Bumham, a transfer into the district from Florida who has shown a confident swing and reliable short game so far. For the Saxon coach overall, the lakewas progress in depth with three players bunched closely in the low 100s behind Edger’s anchor round. The Saxons tightened their scoring spread and showed signs of building toward more consistent team performances as the season unfolds according to Schueller. The Thomapple Kellogg girls were paced by a 99 from junior Vivian Hans­ son. Junior Jordan Price shot a 104, junior Sydney Martin a 106 and freshman Emily Coe scored a 110. TK also had a ‘B’ team place 19th with a 112 from sophomore Morela Gielincki and a 114 from junior Molly Middleton. “We had a lot of girls that this was their first 18-hole tournament. We had a lot of ‘ girls that moved up from JV to varsity to­ day and a lot ofthem hadn’t played 18-hoIe tournaments. It is a different experience than playing nine holes,” TK head coach Bob Kaminski said. “So that was good to give them that experience. I actually had a couple girls who this is their first year playing golf on the team, and they had never played 18 holes. They played 18 holes today. It is a good experience.” He said he saw pretty solid improve­ ment from his team’s outing at the Kent County Classic earlier in the week. Lakewood senior Grace Archbold tied Edger for 20th place with a 91 ofher own. The Lakewood team also got a 117 from junior Aveiy Farrell, a 124 from junior fe.* b I s c ( m»- J Z ■y iT be *1 J f I, 3* r ' / .t V. I ri I 4 ! XT <1- i I p<i f ( .1?' I 4/ Thornapple Kellogg’s Vivian Hansson watches her tee shot fly on White number three during the Trojans' own TK Invite at Yankee Springs Golf Course Friday afternoon. The top four on the day for the Saxon team also included a 106 from sophomore Ryann-Lynn Cole, a 109 from senior El­ lie Cousins and allO from junior Rylee Bumham. Schueller said Cousins’ score reflected -s J \ Sr J M i .j; r dwiy • f- UJ' V I I* r* / .4 v J9-, t*5 .’1 KA: f J s X J . ■w I I •" S t-r-: 1 ^*5**5* 11 Al >. ._Ji ir 1 T* . Al«'. ■ ir i I > r I / t £ Hastings sophomore Lillian Edger hits her tee shot on White number nine during the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs Golf Course Friday. Edger finished in a tie for 20th individually at the 18-hole tr’ J t t 4 9 T i i • I* i y k I ! .s it . ii^ . C' 4' 1 V 1 ( c I >- f < • 1 t .J > iS t. * rt t‘: ■ r.r -irk' I Vk event Photos by Brett Bremer *'■ 5 4* J.* ^sa A. Grace Grosshans and a 131 from senior Liz Markwart. Archbold was three-over on each of her first two holes, but then really settled into her round and had five pars and nine bogies the rest of the way. Grand Rapids Christian senior Lillian O’Grady was the day’sindividual champi­ on with a score of 7k Lowell senior Elyse f L blJi I >4 rm 'jtf ’ A j-VtT, 4* .-.J bi I * « J t-l* * * .JV' J*' - $ J+^ J > - t 4 / ••X “ ' I I I I BB '■ i I .■rJ I li ,I I Veldman was the runner-up with a 77 and Caledonia senior Codie O’Krangley and Byron Center senior Holly Lawrence both tied for third with 80s. The championship team from Lowell also used 82s from junior Kaila Richards and senior Andrea Plantz and a 91 from senior Ava McCormick to earn the trophy. I..' ’ ''Jnrwj inix;’ui.oM IB.. >* * . 4. s _ t I ■o .'J I? 1 n -‘. i I ,MV x: •r 1 I 7 I I J rntfl bB. ;ai-i f- 11* f V KBS' ‘if t r? 4 £ r.s c- • Brett Bremer Sports Editor / V. A * '■* M '4 A * * U < « 1 I ■Pl. V* <•» A r' "• iS.^ 4 4 i r • A I t L A ' The Saxons’ Ryann-Lynn Cole sets up a putt on White number three during the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Friday at Yankee Springs Golf Course. t MORTGAGE SALE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, made by Christopher Bruining and Kylie Bruining, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Flagstar Bank, NA, Mortgagee, dated the 24th day of February, 2023 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th day of February, 2023 in Inst# 2023-001327 said Mortgage having been assigned to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Rve and 69/100 ($142,835.69). Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given (under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that (the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction safe to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at tfre place of holding the Circuit Court Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM o’clock Local Time on the 11th day of September, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatical y entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. The bid may include interest •II per annum and all legal thereon at 5.87500 costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, RJ Grant's First Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 15, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 128 W COLFAX ST, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed 30 days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by the statute expires, whichever is later. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member !on active duty, if your period of active duty has 'concluded less than 90 days ago, of if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 08/07/2025 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Mortgagee HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP Athena Aitas (P61824) Attorney for Servicer 3290 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 117 Troy, Ml 48084 (248)362-2600 24-02032 - 24-02032 1568699 (08-07)(08-28) Vikes set benchmarks at Under the Lights Invite SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by. Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on September 25, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dakota Chilton, unmarried man, as sole owner Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: June 28, 2024 Recorded on July 2, 2024, in Document No. 2024004845, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 72/100 Dollars ($179,756.72) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: The West 124 feet of the North 343 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 8 West Commonly known as 4250 Mud Lake Rd, Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL (600.3238. If the above referenced property * lis sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as OwnerTrustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Rounding out the top five for the Lakewood boys was senior Benjamin Possehn who clocked in 166th in 21:53.6. Saugatuck won the Starlight boys’ race with 75 points ahead of Wyoming Potter’s House 112, South Christian 130, Holland Black River 146 and Sparta 195 in the top five of 23 scoring teams. Lakewood was 18th with 515 points. Three Oaks River Valley senior Landon Rogers was the individual champ with a time of 16:08.7. He was one of 13 guys to best the 17-minute barrier in the race. Hopkins senior Jack Estelle was the runner-up in 16:17.9. Coopersville sophomore Oakley Osterhart set her PR at 18:44.0 to win the Starlight girls’ race individual title. Sparta junior Mia May was second in 19:08.5. The host South Christian Sailors won the girls’ Starlight race team championship with 52 points ahead of Coopersville 77, Saugatuck 79, Covenant Christian 127 and Unity Christian 149 in the top five. Junior Laurelye Carter was the number two for the Lakewood ladies with a 242nd-place time of 32:16.3. Senior Marci Nurenberg placed 247th in 33:21.1 and junior Jayda Miller was 250th in 33:57.0. The Vikings run again Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Delton Kellogg Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum. The Lakewood varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams helped close out the 2025 Under the Lights Invite at South Christian High School Friday running in the late-night Starlight Division races at the end of the four-di­ vision, 87-school invitational that was contested over the span of about three and a half hours. The Lakewood boys placed 1 Sth as a team led by junior Bryce Goodemoot who clocked in with a time of 19 minutes 14.4 seconds to finish 73rd in the Starlight boys’ race. All seven Lakewood guys finished with their best time of the season so far. The four Lakewood ladies who raced in the Starlight girls’ division also all had their top time of the season to date. Sophomore Heidi Carter led the Lakewood ladies with a time of 25:37.4 that put her in 137th place. The Lakewood girls were in the final race of eight varsity contests at the meet - with the last of the finishers in the race coming under the finish line banner after midnight. The Lakewood boys were done a bit sooner. Ethan Langmaack was the Vikings’ number two Friday with a time of 20:25.5 that put him 112th. He led a trio of sophomores across the line for the Vikings. Gibson Yeiter was 142nd in 21:11.1 and Dakota Harmer 151st in 21:32.6. ( : » .if t ■ii 1 I. •-i. 9 r'ALi f. ’ • »< 4 •Mt I ’ [id > f I u’ .‘'1? ♦ I i.. I 't I I f 1 t •\ V ■.‘ t f e'!':2cr r»T* • J' I I I > « f 9^ <* I 1 I 1 r J I l- J-- ? ift 9 '-lui*j *. * * X : 1J .< J i r * K *> I nM ) ♦ I i I •- til’ ’‘^"Wiiiito i r1 p - 'H£ t. I i |••«■..4^^ '. •k.' 4i I I 7 V Pl ■iwhj* Hi' V J 9 < r a® -.1*.* f J 4 I r J ^'L I I i nj , _ !jf I \ t t S=’ I I . 1 ' ilk 'tfi. t: I n Up I <.» f 36 ’ZZ’ I •* r'.i . . I i • t t i; >1^.. 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K • i * ’^T © •«- 1^ I V r u.- .J } Lt. « A' ;i £ ' nf» A s a I ’f It ’ V I ’•} Y-''' I THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes and directs the City Clerk and the Mayor to execute and effect the agreement as presented as an s < I ' u V u t... t Hl * ’f3u* I- * appendix to this Resolution 2025-23. f' <u I » ' 'j 1 A motion to adopt the foregoing resolution being offered by Member McLean, sec­ if A. • ..> V ‘‘ 4-,’ • t ond by Member Rocha: V . ■' •?> YEAS: Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton and -. ♦ :u Tossava b NAYS: None J* p ABSENT: Barlow I MOTION DECLARED ADOPTED I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly held and attend­ ed regular meeting the 25th day of August 2025, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, by a vote of eight (8) members voting in favor thereof, one (1) member being absent, and zero (0) members voting against. Linda Perin Citv Clerk k '* 11 n n. , Hi ' k ’ ■ Tf ' I I, ‘I" •» * I, u * * . ' H. I J A J » T .At f , •<s. 1• I k> b d ! I -i 1' 1 1570655 (08-28U09^ <**« d > k. ' u ''ik 3 > tv'j « it s I 1 i $ '’1 a » I '+1 t. Jb ♦ ♦ u .4 ’Ul • Pd. -'££1 I « 1 ment, r - F *C I I '4 « I I T■ T ' e. I V <“ •8h i I W*'" ’ aemiim— L WHEREAS, the City Manager and City Attorney have negotiated and thoroughly reviewed the terms of the purchase and sale agreement and corresponding ease­ — I** ■e WWN WHEREAS, the City of Hastings executed a letter of interest to allow the buyer to acquire a 50-year easement in exchange for $625,000.00; and 'J t I 4. 4 ’ Lts ' Uii r T-W .J 1 u‘jr t w J y t RESOLUTION 2025-23 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH AIO OPERATING FOR AN EASEMENT ATTHE NORTH WATERTOWER, 107-A WEST BLAIR IP . -. - iiair--.-, �♦ 1 fa I i I i i 5 I I I Randall improves her school record Under the Lights 9 I '.As . M *s Brett Bremer , Sports Editor Caroline Randall has set her personal ; record every time she has competed in the MJnderthe Lights Invite. ; She set an early PR at the event with a time -of 19 minutes 26.5 seconds in the second race ofher freshman season in 2023 at South Christian High School. Now a two-time all­ state ninner for the Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team, the junior Randall was more than a minute faster Friday night She won the Sunset Division race at the2025 Un. der the Lights invite with a time of 18:25.9 that not only improves her own personal 1$ ■record but her own school record as well. Randall was about nine seconds faster than the PR she set at the end of her sophomore season at the MITCA Meet of Champions(l 8:34.7). Asummerofstrength training to go along wi± her usual bounty of miles and the motivation to outrace Gobles junior Libby Smi± who bested Randall at the opening meet of the season, all added up to the impressive performance Friday evening. “Tint’s what I was going for,” Randall A, « a ■ u { * ; ; feftcnJ. X r*J A .* ■ - I - t .) ' I 9! 4 jin t '! i. J ; *J.. ■^’*’6. ■ 4..' . !fei *«■- 4* X !(? ; iT‘ 'V t 1 1 ’’I . 9 f A i : j . f.' < . CC£X-k/> 1 J] I _ *V>’ Ik D AV <3 4 •., f t 'J-.. * •IK s 'U K V1 u 1f fv. . • ? ! • s J I ' 1 yir'L 'As, 4 i ‘•J ''? ■'J f 4 I IJ •h. * Lw. said KZl of the victory. “--------I had seen some of ±ese girls at our last race and I was hoping to take first and see if 1 could beat them. I took fourth at the last race and 1 think we only saw one girl here, but I kind ofhad my eyes on the competition.’’ •a< I k ’I tu I B 1 : I ‘J W jkii/fr Ih® I V taha 'iilHKXXl J2u(b .' “I think I was a little timid just because it was the first race,” Randall added, “and ; I ±en I was like, ‘oh, I could have gone a little harder.’ So that was kind of a little motivation for this one.” Taking things she found on Instagram and . advice from her father, Randall came up with some tweaks to her summer workout program in the lead-up to this junior season. “I’ve been in the weight room a little bit more, so adding the strength training,” Randall said. “It just helps so much, and doing the woikouts, and being a little more , intentional with my pacing and stuff. “I do a lot of core and lower body work, high reps and low weight Just a lot ofcore.” The Hastings girls were 1 Sth overall in a field of28 teams in the Sunset Division. In all, the Under the Lights Invite this season hosted 87 schools in four different divisions. A total ofeight races, and one early evening fun run, were held with the first varsity wave rushing out of ±e gales with fireworks be­ hind going off about 8:30 p.m. and the last getting their start at 11:35 p.m. Senior Elli Timmerman set the pace for the Delton Kellogg girls in the Sunset race with a time of23 .'29.1, a new PR for her too. The Hastings and Delton Kellogg boys were in that first race of the night with the Pan±ersfinishingl5thandtheSaxons23rd. The DK girls’ team didn’t have enough finishers to earn a team score. The DK boys’ team had four guys finish in less than 20 minutes led by last year’s state qualifier Landon Madden. Madden, a junior, placed 88th Friday in 19:14.1. Nick Muday, Jace Hilton and Malachi Allersma were the otherthree Panthers to finish in less I Is *» >* '‘Ik 1 tj^^bobosS a J? . Bl ft^lubnhi I Ml t ! t jigiK)'/ziomi ■ / * ** I fl Bn b rrwoi?' 'Biunrri (iif , ' ' ** ''Pl ' - «u ; "-nrsnoluil 'fftuaha i <• t *7” n ..I'/-' J - « fanjiaunjos ST' ***^ri. .r¥r. i'-'J'-UJ I. I, I I 'J .^b- IB I H-'i I rd .fK< I« i I I — , J, afFJC ‘ Ml IIJ'/I q I • I J .I I j “-•A 11 r \ ♦1 -it r ' -isrtf. f-.vk % <? J . I- bX. « ( ’' f ‘ t. I ’i; - V I t < . 1 f .1 » J : .f 1 ► - fl? ti itfiL Ban- • * • —WI I j .I 1 t b ? t i{ J ’ I r I ‘ 'I 9 < » I t J .1 I, U J'j k v'.' '>*.^^* ** f ) I I rfn SI •rki:.'!. I y! i I I i «■: * ' 1 t ''h ■ f tiArs A ' Ii I f -rr’^ i1 i > -w’ Thursday, August 28, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom 1 ?* 549 59 < •* ) Hastings junior Caroline Randall runs to a new school record time and a first place finish Friday in the Sunset Division girls’ race at the South Christian Under the Lights Invite. Photos by Brett Bremer ^ ■ <* I fv Delton Kellogg freshman Malachi Allersma rounds a turn with about a mile to go in the Sunset Division boys’ race Friday at South Christian High School’s annua! Under the Lights Invite. Delton Kellogg senior Elli Timmerman runs to a new personal record time while leading her team in the Sunset Division girls’ race at the Under the Lights Invite hosted by South Christian High School. 9 Saxon sophomore Parker Erb gets moving with the crowd during the first mile of the Sunset Division boys’ race, the first varsity race of the annual South Christian Under the Lights Invite Friday. shore’s leader was freshman Lydia Dwyer who clocked in fourth at 1939.0. The Saxons’ number two was as fresh­ man, Emerson Leaiy, who placed 117th in 26:02.5. Hastings junior Chloe Pirtle was 124th in 26:25.9. A couple of other Saxon freslimen had their best times yet to round out the top scoring five for their team. Sage DeCamp was 135th in 26:38.4 and Biynn VanderMale 140th in 26:53.6. The Delton Kellogg team had a pair of juniors not too far behind that Saxon pack. Evelynn Coumeya improved her PR to 28:02.2 while placing 163rd and Makayla Lutz was 169th in 28:27.3. The trio of DK guys behind Madden at the top of their team standings all ran their best time of the season so far. Muday was 94th in 19:23.3, Hilton 99th in 19:29.4 and Allersma 111th in 19:52.0. Sophomore Eli Li was the Saxon boys’ number two with a 160th-place time of 21:21.5. The Hastings squad also had senior Carter Krzysik 163rd in21:24.7, sophomore Alex Timmers 179th in 21:49.5 and sopho­ more Parker Erb 199th in 22:19.7. The Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports team finished well ahead of the pack in the boys’team standings in the Sunset Division, winning with 61 points. Three Rivers was second with 117 points ahead ofCharlevoix 117, Holland Calvary Christian 144 and Edwardsburg 155. Whitehalljunior Robert Jazwinski III was the boys’ individual champion with a time of 15:15.1 -settinganew meet record. He was one of three guys in the Sunset race to finish in less than 16 minutes. Charlevoix junior Hunter Eaton came in at 15:40.2 and Central Montcalm senior Gage Hoffman at 15:52.9. There were three guys over the course of the evening who bettered the old meet recordofl 5:19.50setbyForestHills Eastern’s Henry Dixon in 2024. East Grand Rapids senior Jonah Workman won the Starlight race in 15:16.0 and Grandvillejunior Caden Livermore won the Midnight Division race in 15:19.4 Friday. I than 20 minutes. The Hastings boys were led by sophomore Tanner Krzysikwi± atimeof20:16.6. Stevensville Lakeshore was the top team in the Sunset girls’ race with a final score of 114 points. Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports was second with 122 points ahead of Kent City 135, Edwardsburg 158 and Harper Creek 170 in ±e top five. Smith, the junior fi-om Gobles, was the runner-up to Randall in 18:40.8. Lake­ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN HEREBY ORDAINS: Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordi­ nance of 2008, as amended, in the following manner: ORDINANCE NO.:A-1-2025 Rezone property at 14510 South M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, in Section 27 of Johnstown Township. (See attached map.) FROM A (Agriculture) TO RR (Rural Residential) I f I Rezone property at 14510 South M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, in Section 27 of Johnstown Township. (See i jr»», ‘ attached map.) *• ! Vikings see improvement on day two of CAAC White season 'A^L****'" saiiS ^8 ’ |A .j 1 - ♦: 1 I 4 /i • r *1 'i t * t1 ill' A rf J 13^ r 4 I . W’n r I > * <• af i • ; xfl>‘ ■ ., 1 •V ' 1 b» Bl' ( J ‘JtJ I ~ ' 'I t > /I- , ih'ii I . I •'V’’ -4. i 3 . ’fl ' j I Ir I ■ H)• 1 J' i I- ‘ tlJ '5 f - ’C' 4^ -Ur . r-4 r #• TJ f ! ! nliT’’’'' fI I . b’ t' f - 'W ■jii ■- J ’ i' I S ••T.l r' I I . I ■ ft' I• <k I I >• r . iV * ^>1 x‘ I I i I J 1 jl t ■ 1 J \ ( I ? J- ” 1 4 k I S 46 which had her in third-place individually ! > for the day. The Viking team got a 58 from i sophomore Kaitlin Barker, a 59 fi-om senior .fT'-' !i K' ■ «r I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings jumped from fifth to third in their second shot at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division±is season. The Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team putupascoreof229toplacethirdatthefirst conference jamboree of the season Tuesday at Bonnie View Golf Course in Eaton Rapids. The Lakewood ladies placed fifth the previous week at the CAAC White’s preseason meet-up. Charlotte took the victory on the day Tuesday with a team score of 191. Lansing Catholic was second at 195. Behind the Lakewood girls, Portland shot a 230, Ionia 245, Olivet 258 and Eaton Rapids 303. Viking senior Galatea Archbold continJ ued her hot start to the season by scoring a f’ ’4 Liz Markwart and a 66 from junior Grace Grosshans. Ionia junior Lila Redder was the day’s individual champ with a score of 43. Charlotte was paced by senior Addison AhtclifTs 45 and Lansing Catholic fresh­ man Eryn O’Connell led her team with a 47. Charlotte had four girls shoot a score le‘ss than 50 strokes and Lansing Catholic had three girls under that mark. At that preseasonjamboree last Thursday at Willow Wood Country Club, Lansing Catholic won with a score of 183 ahead of Charlotte 190, Portland 209, Ionia 231, Lakewood 234, Olivet 253 and Eaton Rapids 293. Archbold led the Vikings that day with a 51 that put her 12th individually. Junior Avery Farrell was 15th overall and second for the Viking team with a 55. Barker shot a 63 and Grosshans a 65 to round out the team *s top four. 11 Tl 'Li ■4 k rP et A ! ’’r' f. 1X J 4 9) .n f II I •• I * 9' Regular Meeting August 20,2025 /•H tt r V i r t I ir ir* w I 1^ HJ .<9 1 • Ilf’ .4*'.If- Present: Stoneburner, DeVries, > f A I 1 »/ J I - 4*“ Called to order at 6:36 p.m. k I <> r ir r I j . •* f Doster, Goebel, Pence 4 ( t, / /•> .fTj JSf i .. * J 1 i I -X" a si ' -.i !! ir f Public comments were received. Department Reports were ( * 1/ » , received. k u J i 1 4 »*« I f?T I i IP .•H 1 I • I L If * J ' »r v? * J 4 •i tW' »• C‘<' I I 1 Approved: Payment of bills 2025 Tax Rate Request Public and Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned. 9:015 p.m. k ->r •u a • .I Jr I I Agenda and Minutes approved Commissioner's Report I .. I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP V 9l 1 SYNOPSIS ♦ f Rod Goebel, Clerk t J I nr; f I ,1^ I ( Je jj' 'I I J.’. I Submitted by: W !I fa • : •; Attested to: Jim Stoneburner, ’ ySupervisor * i 4 ■ Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 269-945-1390 I i. ; ▼ ♦ 9 I i t ■ This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Barry Township in ( IB f Barry County, Michigan. I iygQ ku I All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Legal Description: f <i> ? •1 BEGINNING AT THE WEST 1/4 : POST OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 = NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. JOHN- - STOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 01 MIN­ UTES 08 SECONDS WEST 495.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST - WEST I 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 445.28 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION27,'THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 493.26 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 20 SEC­ ONDS EAST 2111.91 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 75.39 FEET; THENCE 894.17 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE RADIUS IS 2864.80 FEET, AND WHOSE CORD BEARS SOUTH 03 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 890.54 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 59.04 FEET; THENCE 794.55 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT WHOSE RADIUS IS 5729.70 FEET, AND WHOSE CORD BEARS SOUTH 01 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 749.01 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4OFTHE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE 744.49 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/40F SAID SEC­ TION 27; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST 359.08 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 1359.89 FEETTO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 948.66 FEET ALONG THE SAID WEST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO EXISTING HIGHWAY EASEMENT OVER THE EAST­ ERLY 50 FEET FOR HIGHWAY M-37. ALSO TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO A 66 FOOT WIDE EASE­ Estate of Jeffrey Allen Chappell. Date of birth; 08/14/1956. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jeffrey Allen Chappell, died 05/04/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Deanna Duprie, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/21/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Deanna Duprie 660 112th Avenue Martin, Ml 49070 MENT DESCRIBED SEPERATELY. DESCRIPTION OF EASEMENT: A PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE DESCRIPED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 27 TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHI­ GAN; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST 1700.00 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 1209.89 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 903.87 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID EASEMENT TO THE CENTERLINE OF HIGHWAY M-37 AND THE POINT OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Date: August 12.2025 David Jackson, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Sarah M. VanDenburg Barry County Clerk Published Date: August 27.2025 The above named ordinance becomes effective September 01, 2025. A copy of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hast­ ings, Michigan 49058 between the hours 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call (269) 945-1290 for further information. 269-317-8051 . . V- I STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT lARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30173-DE William M. Doherty •a ♦ ♦ j t ) 5 I �I % 12 Thursday, August 28, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER Hardy and Bremer out front for TK teams on first night Gators dive into 2025 season with an invite and a dual Brett Bremer Sports Editor I i The Thomq^le Kei logg varsity girls * and boys’cross country teams had new leaders at the 2025 South Christian Under the Liehts Invite Friday night Junior Peyton Hardy was one of five TK ladies to earn medals for placing in the top 50. She led the Trojans with a time of 21 minutes 312 seconds which put her in 31 st overall in the 16>team Midnieht Envision girls’ race made up of the largest schools at the meet The invitational this year included 87 different schools with teams running in four different divisions. The TK ladies took off out of the gale with fireworks blasting behind them at 10:35 p.m. The TK boys got out of the gate in the same fashion at 11:30 p.m. and in the end there were 323 finishers who wound their way across the semi-lit course around the South Christian High School Sports Park in that race. Freshman Owen Bremer was at the front ofthe pack for the Thomapple Kellogg boys with an 88th-place time of 18:46.6 in his first high school race. Both Trojan teams had their OK Gold Conferencechampion, state qualifying front runner graduate and head off for a collegiate running career since last season with Ava Crews joining the Grand Valley State uni­ versity women and Jacob Draaisma off to run with the Chicago State University men. The Thomapple Kellogg girls were tenth and the boys were 15th in the final Midnight Division team standings Friday. Hardy was about half a minute fester at the race than she was at the start of the 2024 season. Madison Kietzman, Alaina McCrumb, Carmen Reynolds and Breanna Schut, who set as new PR,joined Hardy in the top 50 for the TK ladies. Kietzman placed 43rd overall in 21:57.2. McCrumb was 46th in 22:09.9, Reynolds 47th in 22:13.6 and Schut 50th in 22:15.9. “As always with this unique race the charge was simple: Have fun, challenge yourself, and see what you can do,” TK girls ’ coach Sam Wilkinson said. 'They did just that and I am really proud of their efforts.” Hudsonville junior Cassie Karasinski set her personal record at 18:18.4 to win ±e Midnight Division girls’ race. Portage Northern sophomore Ainsley Keim was « Brett Bremer Sports Editor 4 4 * 7^ A’ The Gators arc back in the water. The Thomapple Kellogg, Hopkins, West Catholic, West Michigan Avi­ ation Academy girls' swimming and di ving co-op got its season started com­ peting in the Williamston Invitational Saturday and then taking on Unity Christian in a dual in Hudsonville Monday evening. The TK-led team, known as the Grand Rapids Gators, fell in that first dual with the Crusaders 108-55. The Gators got a win fix)m junior diver Lydia Slagel who put up a score of245.15 points. She was more than 70 points better than her nearest competi­ tor from Unity Christian as the diving crew once again headed by HCDC coach Todd Bales should be a strength again for the Gators this fall. The 100-yard breaststroke proved to be one of the top events for the Gators Monday as freshman Mara Raak set her personal record in the race at 1 minute 23.98 seconds to place second and sophomore Mckenna Hawks also improved her PR to 1:25.07 in a thirdplace finish. Unity Christian had the top three finishers in most of the swimming events. The Gators took the first place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay with the team of Eloise Nichols, Raak, Jenna Robinett and Hawks finishing that race in 5:07.08. Freshman Adelaide Nydam got the first-place points in the 100-yard freestyle for the Gators with a time of 1:29.49. Gators’ head coach Jeff Saltzgaber, in his second season leading the co-op, is hoping this is another fall ofbuilding “strong team culture, work ethic, and positive energy.” < • 4 a 4 A 0 BOIS www.HasHngsBanner.com f Thornapple Kellogg junior Peyton Hardy works through the crowd during the first half mile of the Midnight Division race Friday at the annual Under the Lights Invite hosted by South Christian High School. She was one of five medalists for the TK girls’ team. Photos by Brett Bremer right behind withaPRofherownof 18:19.5. The top four girls all hit the finish line in less than 19 minutes. Karasinski’s Eagles won the team title with 62 points ahead of Rockford 77, For­ est Hills Northern 94, Byron Center 170, Grandville 183, Caledonia 198, Forest Hills Central 198, Ottawa Hills 206, Portage Northern 216 and Thomapple Kellogg 217 in the top ten. Bremer was one of two freshman in the top five for the Thomapple Kellogg boys. Paiker Robinett placed 162nd in20:19.9. He was right on the heels of senior teammate Benjamin Postma who was 160th in 20:19.2. Trojan junior Grady Galaviz was his team’s number two. He placed 129th in 19:50.8. TK sophomore GairettHolzhausen was 150th overall in 20:11.4. Hudsonville’s Caden Livermore was one ofthree guys to beatthe previous meet record on the night as he won the Midnight boys’ race in 15:19.4 - die third festest boys’time across the four divisions Friday, Lowell had the second and third finishers with junior Marshall Huhn clocking in at 15:27.6 and it L ■ <tJ.> f He is expecting some youngsters to really contribute to the sprints and re­ lays this fall for the team, and he really likes the leadership from seniors like Robinett and the newly added Devon Barnhill. Once again, a boost to the TK stu­ dent-athletes comes from the chance to get to practice in the refurbished pool in Middleville which opened just in lime for them to practice at hone last fall Saltzgabcr said his team isn't quite ready to compete with some of the bigger schools it will face, and the CaledomaZLowell/South Christian and Byron Center squads should be espe­ cially tough in the OK Conference, but he likes the growth he sees with the help ofthe expanded swim lessor® at the pool in Middleville and the talent coming to the program from the Hammerheads Swim Club based in Hastings. The Gators were fourth Saturday at ±e Williamston Invitational. Owosso took the meetchampionship with 452.5 points ahead of Williamston 415.7, Ionia 309 and the Gators 256. Slagel won the diving competition with a score of 253.20 points, beating her nearest conapetitor by 80 points. She qualified for the MISCA Meet in the first competition of the season with that performance. Slagel was a state medalist as a sophomore last fall. In the 50-yard butterfly. Hawks scored a third-place time of 33.41 and Nichols was seventh with a time of 39.62. In the 100-yard breaststroke, Raak placed third in 1:24.03 and Hawks fourth in 1:25.17. Robinett was eighth in the 100-yard backstroke for the Gators. Sophomore Scarlett Hilzey was eighth in the 50yard freestyle and the 50-yard backstroke. Ra^ added an eighth-place .•it *• i t ^^wioi.nmaoiian^ most , ‘’**0 totia vjwM sauwMi > i * 3r«i t 1^^ rii 'no^oaio I I nr 'ZKr>’,-in j i 'R Utt® i 1 f I 9 f J ] ’•■•■I e r ' I » Mb maabC 3%.' h.j -O liiSSl 'XP J ■ ‘ (OIW 4 I IL-PS “ .xnatond V-. t f' X 1 »"l ii J. S3 1 *J t .«i, 4 1 f I J / f I 4 1 1 ‘ « it i -Wxj airH I, ,■ nil I I I 1 aiiiBd >j!^! J k JttDn r I '1' .* . 4 1 notf .4» I I i r. rfW ' ]' I 33Bi > --- -------------------- - . 1/ ♦ "■)9ipn^irxj jfldl <tr^n- ' t L 1 i ‘. 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SINCE 1856 A familiar face could soon be at the helm of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department after Board of Health members selected Rebekah Condon as BEDHD’s new health officer last week. Contract negotiations are underway now between Condon and the Board of Health. Should the two parties reach an agreement, Condon will take over as BEDHD’s health officer from longtime health officer Colette Scrimger. “We interviewed three candidates and made a selection of Rebekah Condon for the next health officer,” said Board of Health member Catherine Getty during Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting. “We’ll be negotiating County commissioners voted to reduce their contribution to BEDHD by 25% — or $225,000. Should Barry County commissioners vote to reduce the county’s contributions to BEDHD later this year, BEDHD could see the purse strings tighten even further. In efforts to immediately address current financial pressures, the health department has made a number of changes to its operations. One modifi­ cation was the complete closure of the Connections Program in August which supported residents in navigating local health resources. Additionally, a num­ ber of leadership transitions are taking place. One of those transitions includes Scrimger retiring a year earlier than See CONTRACT on 4 91 £ r Tf 9^ aL>. now. File photo Ji < Af ai. .4* > Board of Health members selected Rebekah Condon as Barry-Eaton District Health Department’s new health officer. Contract negotiations are underway f * «’ 1# w BARRY COUNTY 2 5 that contract.” Condon, who holds a master’s in public health, is no stranger to BEDHD. She is currently BEDHD’s operations manager, working directly under Scrimger. Getty said she and other health board members are looking forward to Condon’s leadership. “I am optimistic ftiat she is going to be a young face, a young leader, that’s going to do a good job during very dif­ ficult times,” Getty said. Condon will take the reins at BEDHD on the heels of massive, unexpected cuts to the department’s budget. In April, BEDHD was hit with $850,000 in budget cuts from the fed­ eral level, forcing the department to eliminate nine positions. In June, Eaton Editor *•- t z J. . M THE INTERESTS OF Health board selects new health officer; contract negotiations underway yggilNe bKOI ilboH » A •) DEVOTED TO Thursday, September 4, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com ” I .J r Hastings Pub! r>rary 227 E State Cj H. t*’ Qt Hastings Ml 43058 BANNER VOL. 170, NO. 71 JOV 4^ J3M ----- PAGE 9 : 11 _ I u PAGE? t9 TROJANS PLAYING BETTER THAN EARLY GOLD MARK MAY INDICATE r r I ■J u* i£ J - J i I 'Z \ «. I e V 4 I PAGE 8 I * ' ' t M SATF reopening opioid settlement fund RFP window, simplifying applications Woodlanders pack downtown for annual ‘Homecoming’ celebration fclKlbooW oH‘ M I i « I 1 I i I a 1 I j II I4 A < 4 ■« K. S ♦ •> f 1 ■Deadline for applications is Oct. 31 i..; fl lU *1 Fi f fW I V 9 I I, r* ti I i \ Molly Macleod J p I Editor * * T M |k ■ ) A i * A chunk of the county’s opioid settlement funds is up for grabs again after the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force reopened its request for proposals (RFP) window through Oct. 31. SATF went back to the drawing board in June after only receiving one response to its original RFP that opened in the spring. The sole application submitted to the RFP scoring workgroup ear­ lier this year came from the Barry County Serenity Club, an organi­ zation that provides a safe place for addicts and alcoholics and supports them through the recov ery process. SATF Coordinator Liz Lenz and opioid settlement funds RFP scoring committee chairman Bill Mattson recommended com­ missioners allocate $15,000 to the nonprofit. Those funds will help keep the organization running through the end of the year. Lenz returned to the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week, updating commissioners on the reopened RFP period. This time around, SATF made chang­ es to the application in hopes of receiving more interest. “We have revised and simplified ✓* 4Rr <3 / h •>k A V ^9 It •5 1 « I <♦ v! t* t 1 I • P\I . %♦ kj .4;* *. >>., uks /• J I C ‘J * f a; 1^ / •/ « V 4 4 a J V* % A ■ r <- > H fed I, V f^t- 4./. M. : i —u I ^■ 11 f M tomiD pninnooemoH bneli•loio5W ^99W jea) 161^ briH pnoub botonori ilaMMlUiM ytteototn .QbETT:R bnaaS b >* I ? Woodland Homecoming Grand Marshals Mary and Claude Smith were honored during and after last weekend’s Woodland Homecoming Celebration Grand Parade. Photos by Molly Macleod f I Doug Macleod, 5, competes during Saturday’s pedal pull. M 4 1 h -1; boelgtMyMM lolitd #, • Sin^33B yi3w Hu 33t: i 'J. Molly Macleod 3 f ’»W1001- narit 22i;l to ^sctliv a lol ^1< Editor For a village of less than 400 resi­ dents, it seemed like all were accountat last ed for — and then some weekend’s Woodland Homecoming Celebration. Hundreds of Woodlanders of all ages descended upon the village’s normally sleepy downtown on Labor Day week­ end, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Activities reflected the community’s farming values. From horseshoes to pedal pulls to a haybale toss, attendees were kept busy. ( ji ,ajnab » ir, — stnoa nsr!) fans — toTbs , aramossmoH brtElbooW a'bn^w f' l<», 9'\^ ? .nobfi^MdD f nobnii!b<wW%) *• 5gEljf, adi5£iqy' babnaagst' YEtt lodL,! no nvlninwob’^^' ®W .suAtono 'fs adi bsis^ 23b./mA t ». I 'Wifi’S », I I fl *4 > iS 4 I I • X’ 4s r Ip^7^- •Yfiurl 3q^ 1 T? fiOtEi ti ft .•**? .*J| >* u: ,T X See OPIOID on 2 J z s. Other mainstays at the Woodland Homecoming Celebration returned in 2025, including the Kenny Makley Memorial Car Cruise-in Car Show; the Lakewood Lions chicken barbecue fundraiser; the Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing; the kids’ foam party in the park, the euchre tournament; softball; dodgeball; kids’ entertainment and much more. Now, Woodland looks towards next year’s celebration. As always, the cele­ bration will take place over Labor Day weekend and will offer all the essentials: food, entertainment and community connection. I 3.« •? Saturday marked the festival’s mar­ quee event, the Grand Parade, led by 2025 Woodland Homecoming Grand Marshals Claude and Mary Smith. The two cruised down Main Street and Broadway in the back of a convertible PT Cruiser, en route to the Herald E. Classic Memorial Park for a post-parade reception. Woodland royalty made an appearance on Saturday, as well, 2025 Miss Wood­ land Lillianna Brodbeck was honored on Saturday, along with Kiddie King Reid Potter and Kiddie Queen Charlotte Sheldon. c 1 \ ■1 u •’-?>k' k >' •hi •■ThA a* da 1 •l .•l 1. ; !L^ > <1 9TP 4 9 7 9 I 110 19 £ * a , V * * « rk * ■ w r . t N « • « i- < c I i.^. * PAGES [ w .< I ij ' * i* IV 9 o I I ORGANIZERS GEAR UP FOR ANNUAL BARRY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE ) J I > ? ■ i .. .r • d h ’ L ■ £ J I J i9 i < .» t i <9^ s 1 a SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM b. ■( YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES Hastings PuSRuanttoomY reporting possible I f ► sw 4 { 227 E State SfiSHSklBE today: 269-945-9554 Hastings Ml 49058 . & > f • I ' J K ' .^>2 4? i? Spend it here. Keep it here. --»'f •■ SHOP LOCAL H 9 **-' sAft t9 ■fl ' >1 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Group -I i u r V •12 V i I L03104092* 12 ■ >** s HI ''^ c THE HASTINGS BANNER » < \ .1 t } V9 J V d* ♦- < t < I’ i * ■«« V »•’ ' �*, r ft* It I 9 J Thursday, September 4, 2025 2 Imc HASThGs BAW^ 1 WWW HasfingsBanner.com I <■—I I* 1 .* • I X ■ f/' I 1 :cil gr . <* ««u> V ?• 4 V' r . ,-«*** I w J The doors of the Delton Kellogg High School IGNITE/Amatrol L.ab piqued the interest of those who trained on the equipment in August and many who came out to the open house for a sneak peek. This fall, high school students will be introduced to their new revamped metal shop, the IGNITE Lab Photos courtesy of OK Schools Many came to an open house this summer to explore the new IGNITE/Amatrol Manufacturing Lab at Delton Kellogg High School. T^Mt* ft ■ K i- 5» ft I r - **• • 11^ I k‘«*« •w >• ft I * I B * T I 1 I 1 .*< ft ( 4 L 4 I r > 1 ’J’* ibi»34 > .< A When Delton Kellogg High School students returned to school this week, they were introduced to a revamped met­ al shop. DKHS’s new IGNITE/Amatrol Lab is now in full operation. Amatrol specializes in providing career and technical education (CTE) training solutions across the country. Earlier this year, DKHS was selected as a recipient for funds that would help bring Amatrol's IGNITE; Mastering Manufacturing program to the school. After the Amatrol equipment arrived at DKHS in May, shop teachers Brad and Tess Knobloch headed to the LIFT National Advanced Materials and Man­ ufacturinginnovation Institute in Detroit for instructors' training in June. Part of their IGNITE/Amatrol training included an online course in combination with learning how to operate the equip­ ment. “It's the online learning part of what the students will be working on in the fall,” Tess said. In addition, the Knoblochs attended training from Aug. 19 to 22, offered at Delton Kellogg High School. Brad said that after al I ofthe training, they are ready to start teaching this fall. “We had training in the shop in the new IGNITE Lab that supplemented our ear­ lier hands-on experience at LIFT in De­ troit,” Brad explained. “The additional training gave us valuable insight into en­ gaging, real-world leachingmethods that will keep students actively involved and help them connect classroom learning to modem manufacturing environments. “Tess and I are both excited and fully prepared to teach the course this year. “While in Detroit, we had the oppor­ tunity to take—and pass—the SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alli­ ance) ClOl Silver exam. “This now qualifies us to administer the certification to our students, giving them a nationally recognized credential in smart manufacturing.” Innovators of the IGNITE curriculum developed the program to align spe­ cifically with the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Coun­ cil and numerous SACA certifications. Brad said employers highly value those certificates. “Students can look forward to work­ ing with a wide array of industry-grade equipment that covers a broad spectrum of advanced manufacturing concepts. These include pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, motors, robotics, CNC ma­ chining, and PLCs (programmable logic controllers L" Brad explained. “Thc> 'll also explore smart sensors, conveyor systems, and even hydroponics—giving them a strong foun^tion in both tradi­ tional and emerging technologies. “Beyond the technical skills, students will also be introduced to essential work­ place practices such as 5S organization. Lean Manufacturing principles, and systcm inicgration- all designed to reflect the realities of today's high-tech, data-driven manufacturing cnvirorunenls. Practicing the 5S organization method includes knowing the following words that start with S: sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain. Experts say students will benefit from learning the method because it teaches organization, efficiency, safety, work quality, boosts production and steps up morale in the workplace. “The IGNITE program blends hands* on learning with problem-solving and project-based experiences to help stu­ dents gain confidence and career-ready skills for the future," Brad said. LIFT Executive Vice President Joe Steele, who also handles public affairs, explained in March that the equipment at DKHS is similar to what is at the LIFT Detroit Institute and is a key part of the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing Curriculum. Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Wright said the Knoblochs are the only instructors teaching the IGNITE/Amatrol Manufac­ turing Program at the high school. “Brad and Tess have worked so hard and diligently this summer to learn the material. They spent two full weeks of training and are also learning the material on their own, Wright explained. “They are truly an example ofwhat’s great about Delton Schools.” It was announced to school officials earlier this year that through the advoca­ cy efforts ofthe Michigan Manufacturing Association (MMA), Delton Kellogg High School, Athens High School in Troy, and LIFT: The National Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Detroit were all recipients sharing a SI million appropriation from the state legislature with the bulk of the allotment going to the schools. The fund­ ing paid for the new Amatrol equipment. Wright said the students will learn real-world skills in a hands-on environ­ ment. “These skills can transfer to new jobs in manufacturing from day one. 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'I u J, h ; 5-« • t »- 1 , Ji !• ->4 * I" T > hat < T * ft i ^h'l V I e ^Bae I l<.. <> Lh f uttftfmia.nnftw 'If I‘ «fl V\ . ) 5^ . .4j V THE MOSTTRUSTEO NAME IN ROOFING 2« J' .4 a VISIT US ONLINE: SHERRIFF6OSLIN.COM/BATTLECREEK r w • * IS *zr? OPIOID Continued from Page 1 the RFP for opioid settlement funds,” Lenz said last week. “We’ve worked all summer long to simplify this, we’ve gotten input from people with lived experience, as well as Amy Dolinky — she’s a technical advisor with the opioid settlement funds from the State of Michigan under the Michigan Association of Counties. We’re really been quite pleased with the simplifica­ tion process.” Individuals and organiza­ tions interested in the funds can apply online at barrycountysatfr opioid-settlement/ through Oct. 31, at 4 p.m. Paper applica­ tions can also be emailed to OSFRFP2025@bccniha.org or turned into the Barry County Administration Office, 220 W. State Street in Hastings. After applications are received, applicants have the opportunity to explain to the selection committee what they will use the funds for at an in-person interview. “The interviews are where the magic happens. We can find out ■ 1 r'< :;'± utV« «: • Ar I what people are hoping to do with the opioid settlements and they can really tell their story and hopes and plans for their project,” said Lenz. Lenz said SATF’s intent when simplifying the application was to make it more broadly available and accessible to those impacted by opioids in the community. “We’ve been working all sum­ mer to talk to people and encour­ age them to apply, so we will definitely be reaching out to them to tell them the window is now open,” Lenz said. The State of Michigan received $800 million from opioid set­ tlements. Of that $800 million, Barry County received $1,499 with the potential for million more funds from ongoing litiga­ tions coming in the future. More details about the funds can be found on the Barry County SATF website: barrycountysatf. com/opioid-settlement/. Funds are awarded based on guidance from Johns Hopkins University, the Michigan Association of Counties and local data. Funding will go toward projects that follow the key strategies listed in the opioid settlement court documents. (t. f>x J C J . I 4j t I ! gjffl Ibv .7 M f >- jjifc. ft I ■« I _ 5^ Wl^ * DELIVERY QUESTIONS circulation@hastingsbanner.com Group Rick Burrough, President Wes Smith, Group Publisher Molly Macleod, Editor CLASSIFIED ADS classifiedads@hastingsbanner.com This newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. Our ad takers have no authority to bind “ x? this newspaper and only publication of an ad constitutes acceptance of the advertiser’s order. ADVERTISING MANAGER: Chris Silverman csilverman@mihomepaper.com ‘U Ws * sak^ 4 iWu. f. 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L EDITORIAL u* f ri All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept., 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). . fl... ' S:.; s 1351 NM-43 Hwy, I. f w. ADVERTISING J A v ar IUl I • ‘ « r ■Mbal I UAflIVI ...jp-m. CONTACT US I & 4 269-962-4036 (USPS #71830) I • I lUftH The Amatrol Electric Relay Control System is one of many pieces of hands-on equipment Delton Kellogg students will learn to operate this fall in the new IGNITE/Amatrol Manufacturing program. * I .'t rr*’' .b* ► I. !? 4 i• z , r|.M i A? r-.- t < e • ‘'f * ■ *£ e ’ ' t -<!S- 4^ ■ f I tA - . »• s •* IP .- - r { I Karen Turto-EMoM Staff Writer 4 A > b DK debuts new manufacturing technology program 6 « I i? « • ■• E I** I •I .1 ^’l b Y A »• . I I. "na 1 4 •i. > H X;" \.. ■' > •9^- h\ *’*S ■ . s? 1 s A \ "S '' ftk. �J IS hl I ■1 ft > 4 I * T' srfK tur ^hh * \ the HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. New area nonprofit hosting listening sessions this month 9 Molly Macleod ft V 1 5 .4*;%’3^ t k 'IJT 4 4 4> V V ft; k • , ?■ ■'K.'t i; ' > • T » k *.1 I \*^ rr> K* f s *4 *U o *• • t J k', s’.V k ’X>1 ■w f r 'i. *11. k \ r ft [ 1 A I I'ft* > I »'\ A -Cl * •k I ft > ‘ < . XJ.f 147 .4 s j ‘ I * 7J |& < Mt’ 9 UK. ’4? Pt * ’•1 r 4 f. li I 4 I *4^ fcA I V t IS* •• ■« e-’ <*] > The Ability Collective of Barry County, a nonprofit that fosters inclusion and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Barry County, is hosting listening sessions throughout the county this month. Courtesy photo ki >• J. <I A new nonprofit serving residents with disabilities is hosting listening sessions this month as it finds its footing in Barry County. The Ability Collective of Barry County, headed up by Maggie and Rob Bayerl, was formed in January of this year. The Ability Collective serves Barry County residents, championing inclusion and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, aiming to build an equitable community where everyone thrives. “We’re a brand-new nonprofit here in Barry County,” said Maggie Bayerl, who serves as the organization’s acting director. “We’re really focused on build­ ing community solutions to make Bany' County more inclusive for those with disabilities.” To start, Bayerl said the organization plans to conduct a community needs assessment, partnering with community agencies to disseminate a survey and conduct listening sessions. We’re moving into the second phase of our community solutions assessment and are getting ready to host a series of listening sessions in Barry County. These K ' s Editor ’A V. listening sessions are part of our ongoing effort to better understand the bamers faced by people wTth disabilities in Barr) County.” said Bayerl. Listening sessions will be held throughout the county this month. Sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School; fi-om 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Hastings Public Library; and from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. at the Delton District Library. “We’re gathering input directly from people with lived experience to help identify practical, community-driven solutions that can make our countv < more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to everyone’s needs,” Bayerl said. Bayerl said the organization is specifi­ cally looking for input from parents and caregivers of people with disabilities; self-advocates with disabilities and sib­ lings or close allies of individuals with disabilities. Space is limited in the upcoming listening sessions. Organizers ask that those interested in participating reach out by emailing hello@theabilitycollective.org or calling 269-205-3276. ■*» ft I \ *R ■ sM ■ I Hl. u ,< '♦ t Organizers gear up for annual Barry County Relay for Life 1 9* I . Local organizers and supporters are gearing up to celebrate the 40th anniver­ sary of the Relay for Life, reportedly the largest fundraising event held in support of the American Cancer Society, with the Barry County event set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14, at Tyden Park in Hastings. According to Kim Domke, one of the organizers for the Barry County fund­ raiser, the local Relay for Life will kick off at noon on Sept. 13. The event is free and open to members of the public who wish to support the American Cancer Society and its fight against cancer. Strollers, wagons, walk­ ers and wheelchairs are all welcome on the walk. “1 have been walking in Relay For Life for over 25 years, and the luminary lap is my favorite,” said Domke, herself a survivor of breast cancer. “Sadly, we have all been touched by cancer either ourselves or other loved ones. “This silent time with all the'lights glowing, is a great time of reflection,” she added. “Cancer treatments have come a long way, but research is still needed along with better treatments.” The local relay is set to include music and entertainment, themed laps, craft tents, silent auction and games. There will also be popcorn, cotton candy and food vendors on site. Persons may view additional details on the various theme laps, such as dance laps, bubbles, trick or treat, glow in the dark, sing-a-long and favorite holiday, on the event’s Facebook page, “Barry County Relay for Life.” Two special laps are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sept. 13, including the survivor/ caregiver lap, a celebration and remem­ brance of those that have had cancer. The second special lap is at 9 p.m., with hundreds of white luminaries being lit around the track and a time of silence to honor and remember those not with us anymore or those continuing the battle. Also, at 6:30 p.m., any survivor and their caretakers who have walked are welcome to attend a free survivors' BBQ dinner provided by teams and local merchants. AH those other years I was walking to raise awareness and support for others,” H Uw > C Eg b V J f f I i"/ ft •s » « t.r. - •> •1^' ‘-*.. to». J .1 I I r • .X Wb. « * s •h MU.1? r1 ft >4« \ ' •1^^ "'Mah I I > f ' „ ' I t A ■•<‘6 I ■ w ''■-kit. '-f- . ••>I k 4 A»» J t t 1 r -’J'iC’ Ea;- I rX” h »• » I s> It ' < I- IMA t s narl /jXa*?* ft 4 —ilRTiU.z*- ' -TO IJ f Tj I ICj 4 .'*.> ’ -I ■ ” ' -«k i*.. W 1 !: b s' J. 77» H’ j7t>^ ' V ■ ' ■’’-■''Li’Tx EKteV”. fl u 'U J B4»oo « e ) : «I Ji r. 1 •-'-j I v * I* >. .v:. '’"u . I ‘ J t f*» 1 *..**•> ■ L S jiU ‘ '2 ft i I 4W* t < At 4 • I 'jha'i: ..■rU^jUi fi A. n nn rx ’ ' I if - • f4* F t ►I JI Ty. I I. I *: r L' s. 1 K;: 4 J J 4! I Mat I I 1 •* 'fl 4 ' I'l e I 1 •4/ . vP . I .ril i ft fl ti A ■ 1 j I •1 * «iS' i i' « f I .4ft *1 k . ft. ft i !>!i /Bw Ifhi >r -\-T >. t pntxUft*^ «« ( I A t s A ‘ • - f ft >lr • II « 1 A G ft <4 ft I O’-V . ' J T» h'* *. ■ P’ < * V * -t. ft X * {* % 1 r(t ft.'Aft :^fg| I ' Mm If »J., 'JP ♦ « I I -Ml 1 • * Domke said. “But last August, I was diagnosed with stage 1A invasive ductal carcinoma. “It was a really tough relay because I wasn’t beginning treatment until four weeks after the event. But I sure had a lot of support from everyone there,” she added. “This year, I can be the one to give a different kind of support - as a survivor.” While the Barry County Relay for Life is free to attend, persons will need to purchase a $5 bracelet to play games including duck pond, Plinko, pop can ring toss, Jenga, Bocce ball, com hole, dunk tank, bingo and inflatable games. The games are set from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Persons interested in participating may just come out for any part of the event or gather up a team and join the local Relay for Life. Since it is a 24-hour event, there will be camping allowed at the Tyden Park for registered teams, while public restrooms will be open for the entirety of the event. For more information, individuals may contact organizers via email at barrycountyrelay@gmail.com or through Facebook. Also, to learn more about the American Cancer Society, persons may call 800227-2345 or live chat atcancer.org.—DM 1 i I v T ■n If r ,4f * 1.41' 'jj J 4) ,< I ’ ft 4 ft •y-iWF ' u- .ad 1 to r •4' < ly,)!} /. k 1 k > *1 .■* fnw-Mty ." Pr jK*' k I *'1 J 1 i ft t y J* '•■r 4’3 * »v* * »t •*9t J 4 t ft M £ / 'Z I’ •4 J* 4. r I I l» ,s . I -r ✓ LZ' / , I X' I« , t !> r V-, ^'7 .4' * « 9 1.1 I •' ‘fif ? ? A P J r ft ft F I The Michigan Pharmacists Asso­ ciation will host its 14th “Medication Disposal Event" on the south lawn of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, Sept. 18. During the event, the public is encouraged to drop off their unused, unwanted or expired medications from 10 a.m. to I p.m. in the medi­ cation disposal tent. Curbside drop­ off will also be available on South Capitol Avenue, between Michigan Avenue and Allegan Street. Held in conjunction with MPA’s biannual Pharmacy Day at the Cap­ itol, the annual event allows par­ ticipants to safely and responsibly dispose of medications, including controlled substances and narcotics. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to learn more about what the state and MPA are doing to curb the opioid epidemic, as well as witness the valuable role of pharmacy professionals in reducing its impact. “Events like this are more import­ ant now than ever,” said Eric Roath, MPA director of government affairs. “Drug takeback events help prevent misuse and abuse ofmedications, es­ pecially opioids and other controlled substances.” According to the MPA, more than 100,000 people die of opioid over­ doses in the United States. “Proper disposal of medications is also critical for the protection of the environment, particularly our water systems,” he added. ”We are hoping that this year’s event can provide a safe and convenient way to properly dispose of expired, unused or un­ wanted prescription drugs.” For more information, persons may visit online at MichiganPharmacists.org. DM Financial 'I < p FOCUS J f *9 &..' ft Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward .Iones Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor ft Jeff Domenico, AAMS™ CRPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Life insurance: Protecting what matters most September is Life Insur­ ance Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider whether you have adequate coverage to protect your loved ones. While no one likes to think about what would happen if they weren’t around, doing so is an act of love. Life insurance is funda­ mentally about protecting your loved ones should some­ thing happen to you. If you pass away, your family will not only face the challeng­ es of grief and loss but they could also find themselves fi­ nancially strapped. Life insur­ ance can help provide them with financial security in the event you no longer can. Who needs life insur­ ance: You're a good candi­ date if you have a spouse or partner who depends on your income or if there are children or other loved ones whom you support. Insurance protection can also be a solution if you have outstanding debts like a j mortgage, credit cards or a car loan, or if you simply don’t want to burden your loved ones with your final expenses. Insurance through work: While many people have life insurance through their em­ ployers, this coverage may not be enough for you, de­ pending on your situation. Among employers who offer group life insurance, only 2% offer more than two times ±e employee’s annual salary — essentially just two years of income — according to the % Guardian’s 2023 Workplace Benefits Study. And remember that it’s only good as long as you’re employed there. With all this in mind, many people purchase individual insurance as a supplement to their workplace coverage. How much: You might hear that you need life insur­ ance equal to about seven to 10 times your pretax annual salary. That’s not a bad “ball­ park” figure, but not everyone is playing in the same ballpark. To get a true sense of how much of a death benefit is right for you, use the “L-IF-E” guide to calculate your needs: * Liabilities: Will your family need to pay off a mort­ gage, credit cards, car loan or other debt? • Income: Will your family need to replace your income for a period of years? • Final expenses; Do you have the resources to cover funeral and burial expenses? • Education needs: Do you need to put children through a private school or college? Which type: You can choose between two basic types of life insurance: term and permanent. As its name suggests, term insurance is designed to provide cover­ age for a designated period, such as 10, 15 or 20 years, insurance, such as whole life or universal life, is usually considerably more expensive because in addition to providing a death benefit, your premiums build cash value. In choosing between term and permanent insurance, you’ll want to evaluate several is­ sues, such as how long you think you’ll need coverage and how much annual premi­ um you can afford to pay. Life insurance needs can change over time, so it’s imporlant to review your coverage every three to five years or after major life events like marriage or birth of a child. Consider working with a fi­ nancial advisor who can look at your complete financial situation and help you choose a policy that truly fits your family’s needs. Taking action sooner rather than later could be one of the most import­ ant gifts you give your loved ones. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. and in California, New Mexico and Massachu­ setts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C., Edvard Jones In general, term insurance is quite affordable for most people, especially when they buy policies as young adults. On the other hand, permanent Insurance Agency of New Mexico. L.L.C., and Edward Jones 'Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. I 4 ♦ Vfi «« b •• ■I I / iir- / home or something like that. And then there's also a part of the population who have been getting hospice care at home — because hospice is a home-based or­ ganization. They’ve been receiving those services at home and everything’s been going along OK, but it’s getting toward the very end, and the caregiving becomes too difficult and/or dying at home isn’t really going to be in the best interest of the people who are still living there.” De Vault said the goal of Serenity Vil­ lage is to give folks a comfortable place to pass away that isn’t at home or a hospital. “Who wants to pass away in a hospital or in a sterile environment? That’s where Serenity Village comes in,” De Vault said. Serenity Village is not a long-term care facility, assisted living, a nursing home, nor a hospice facility, DeVaull said. “We’re not really competing with any of the other organizations who do great See COMPLETION on 4 After a decade ofpersistence, fundrais­ ing and overcoming setbacks. Serenity Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza­ tion based in Hastings, will soon open its doors for its Grand Opening Open House event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. “We' re a compassion home that serves families at the end of life. So we’re looking at those last few days to a couple of weeks ” explained Serenity Village executive director Tom De Vault. The end-of-life care facility fills a need in the community not served by traditional hospice care or nursing home facilities, DeVault said. “It’s for a gap in the community that was noticed many years ago,” De Vault said. “There are some folks that when they pass away, they are doing so at a long-term care facility or a nursing I Medication disposal event set for Sept. 18 in Lansing Chris Bush (left) and Kim Domke participate in the annual Barry County Relay for Life, a fundraising event in support of the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. This year's event is set to begin at noon on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Tyden Park in Hastings, Courtesy photo Editor ft I > V ***, Molly Macleod "14VW5 . a k X. ■ 1. t Serenity Village nearing completion; open house is next week t. >t •o REl A*! LIFE z, 4;* M * sr ♦ « 1 ii J" )> X • 1 J ’IX- I k< r 1 I• / f i' 4 ? .i: t 3 Thursday, September 4, 2025 I '/ I �i zB*' J 4 / .itkiii r ft Thursday, September 4, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ,.... I lyP w IS WWW.HastingsBanner.com at Corewell Health Pennock on August 20. 2025 to Emma Shaw and Brandon Shaw of Hastings. Corewell Health Pennock on July 25. 2025 to Delanie Watson and Ryan ***** Watson of Dowling. ***** Elijah Arthur-James Burghdott, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 20, 2025 to Danielle Ryan and Mason Burghdoff of Hastings. Soren Lee-Austin Pederson, born at Corewell Health Pennock on July 29, 2025 to Katelyn Pederson and Draven Pederson of Battle Creek. ***** ***** Bentlee Layne Sweet, born at Elsie Anne Gonyou, born at Corewell Corewell Health Pennock on August 25. 2025 to Sarah Sweet and Richard Sweet of Hastings. Health Pennock on July 29. 2025 to Callie Gonyou and Andrew Gonyou of Lake Odessa. ***** £ « / r I I a.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Club dis­ cusses “The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict, 1 p.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. . J'/ a J» L I. Tuesday, Sept. 9 - Baby Cafe, 10 J * I I No library card is required for library programs and activities. Wine pairing and basket auction tickets are available now. Thursday, Sept. 4 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1933 film starring Joan Blondell and James Cagney, 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.: Library Board meeting, 4:30 p.m.; Chicken Keeping 101 with An Earful of Agriculture, 6 p.m. ’JlUJ r 1 SCHEDULE Josephine Patricia Shaw, born j r -9 u !• r 1f * HASTINGS PUBUC LIBRARY ***** Rowan Wade Watson, born at i 1 Corewell Health Pennock on August 12. 2025 to Josephine Bleam and Austin Bleam of Freeport. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2? vi Maeve Victoria Bleam, born at BIRTH X 8 i w* •* '* U'? fe MJ ‘ I * t f f / t '1 1 J V n** 4 f i I I Wednesday, Sept. 10 - Itsy Bitsy I9i d n t. <1 » > f Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Stu­ dio, 11:30 a.m.; digital literacy work­ shop, 2 p.m.; Friends of the Hastings Public Library meeting, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. jc f XI. ■ rr t u I r! .mto- '’' J ■r.'- .•• .,f> : ir^ s t f J ! a i J I 1 z i * I ***** V H Ophelia James Wilson-Haight, Wyatt Nicholas Martin, born at Herb workshop is Sunday born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 23, 2025 to Damica Ann Wilson-Haight and Chancelor Christopher WilsonHaight of Hastings. ***** Corewell Health Pennock on August 2, 2025 to Ceaira Martin and Nicholas Martin of Lake Odessa. ***** Violet Susanna Vanderwall, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August Area residents can learn everything one needs to know about herbs at a free workshop this weekend. Herbalist, Michigan State University Pollinator Champion and Master Gardener Robbin Glass will lead the workshop on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees of the class will learn how to grow, harvest, buy, store and use Ryliann Burger, born at Corewell 6, 2025 to Victoria Helina Vanderwall Health Pennock on August 25. 2025 to Kayla Gorodenski and Dylan Burger of Charlotte. and Anthony James Scarselfa of Dowling. iiificlilg ***** Eadie Jean Marie, born at Corewell Boone Alan Coats, born at Corewell Health Pennock on August 26, 2025 to Amber Amelia Bishop and Ryan Douglas Coats of Hastings. Health Pennock on Auguste, 2025 to Danielle Nurenberg and Zackary Nurenberg of Hastings. ***** I I I r I herbs. Glass will teach attendees how to use herbs in several different forms. Glass will cover how to make tinc­ tures, tablets, capsules, salves, lotions and more from herbs. Attendees have the chance to win prizes from a free drawing. They can also try herbal tea blends and samples. The workshop will be held at the Hastings SDA Church at 888 Terry Lane in Hastings. All are welcome to attend the class; there is no need to register. For more information, contact Glass at 517-6523056. W 1 t t zi ■ r- t t |r w »r J’ ( I t f i f RA* * * ; 7 ► ♦ J I I :fri3 . .(■ I • * •*! I « M ",) I . I I Fjd t 11 'Tt I . *1 Ln- • ’'d i^r I dt. i 4 4 .(■ . tf ,4^ . fd"' i 1I '•; sic I i It r r 33 - I 2? ' ‘*1 4 .R d *>« ’’I 1 V! I f »*♦ < I • I I t. I A I 1 1 . I, ( f I I I t .• I ““•w*----- I I I CONTRACT b Continued from Page 1 CLASSIFIEDS PETS BLUE HEELER PUPPIES First Vaccinations given. Parents on site. Located in Hastings. Call or Text 616329-4987 * nil' * “• v: • 1IW’ S 1 i : k V J*"',- planned — effective at the end of this month. Should contract negotiations go well, Condon will take over from Scrimger at ±at time. Additionally, Environmental Health Director Jay VanStee retired in July. “These transitions will open up oppor­ tunities to restructure leadership roles and reduce administrative costs,” Getty said in July. BEDHD will be making additional cuts to discretionary spending in areas such as training, travel, materials, sup­ plies and more. TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 9: * Si i < a *> J1! 4 I !» r* I ______ -----7w I < I ..iff ' 1 kJ £=»Mf7* :• > v r ,* vT I J* I *?C^ A rxr' /f •',:i. .yyrm I. •#< ■ J. j- 9- I 5 - * "u*** V n •* Serenity Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hastings, will soon ir.' U't open its doors for its Grand Opening Open House event on Wednesday, Sept. 5 > r' •* ’ ‘ f • p ' t 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p ro. Photos by Molly Macleod 11 f J.. I , t M * y I i it s X***^ -r II r .• I ’ ftl 1* -'4 s I c . J *** I I ^^CHIGAN 1 i L •<**“ •le i Wi I . I •< b t in"* « At- . a i jf- n4 « vms! J ■r I <T *» •Il ; i__ 1 * jlmirirti ,11 * I 1 I I ft 4 ' i * Take the next step to a better paying job! 1 1 .s 4 Serenity Village is nearing completion after the idea was first planted a decade f I I f •** -1? ago. Construction crews are finishing up remodeling the building at 3700 N, J J 1 M-43 Hwy in Hastings. * t tl .1 I I I ? COMPLETION Learn about free: Continued from Page 3 • Computer skills training f • Career coaching ■f f • Job search services V4 ^1 L? »> “ ..J* fa*. *r t*'.'. Z) A t z »• j i i Trade Adjustment Assistance I Ask us if you qualify for Trade Assistance Act benefitsl PLUS: 1 .t -I ''<rr 'M ■;5>: ’*‘5 />*< s' > A .• 4 9^ « .tA t »..*y L « S' S < * ;=-v .t •*6' .'> .•.!« »**- I i; *1 T 1; *4 . V.'b 7a4>l>* k!-.’ .>»'« »■ 3 * -! . .A X-'- Ui ' ' M ■»» r 4* > i3 T •"T ..4.. 5 IUHb* Call 1-800-285-WORK (9675) or visit westmiworks.org/job-seekers/ work in ±e community. We’re really kind of our own niche.” DeVault explained that any family can use Serenity Village’s services. He said most patients will be required to be under ±e care of a hospice provider. Residents will receive a bill for daily use, but DeVault said the nonprofit relies heavily upon memorial gifts and bequests. “We’re trying to keep it simple. Ul­ timately, what we want is a nice, safe, caring place where people can pass away with some dignity in a caring sunounding with family and friends a place where you can bring your loved one in and we’ll help you. We’ll help you in those last, hardest days, with all the caregiving responsibilities so you and your family can spend that time loving each other, spending those last hours and days together. And we’ll take on a lot of that caregiving burden for you,” De Vault said. Serenity Village organizers have long probed the concept of constructing and operating a facility that would serve as an alternative to end-of-life care for patients who can no longer be cared for in their homes. “We started with a great idea back in 2015, and then we needed to put some form or some substance to that great idea, and that took some time,” DeVault said. Organizers quickly began collecting donations, but that effort slowed down during the COVlD-19 pandemic. After receiving a land donation in 2019, Se­ renity Village’s capital campaign raised over $2 million in 2021. It looked like construction on the donated property might begin soon, until construction bids came in $1.5 million over budget. De Vault said he looked to federal grants to fill that funding gap, which didn’t pan out. Then came a golden opportunity. “And then this opportunity for the building that we’re in now became available about a year and a half ago. And it just so happened that it was al­ most the identical amount of square feet, almost the perfect amount of acreage as it was, it was out of town, it had space,” De Vault said. Serenity Village purchased the build­ ing on M-43 last summer and quickly started plans to remodel it to its needs. “Remodeling began in the beginning of this winter and now we’re getting to the point of being ready to open,” DeVault said. Though the finish line is in sight for Serenity Village, the nonprofit is still $500,000 from its goal. Local lender Union Bank stepped up and provided gap funding to help Serenity Village open its doors. “So it’s those loans, that mortgage, essentially, that we still need to pay off,” DeVault said. All are invited to tour the Serenity Village facilities next month. DeVault said construction should be wrapping up by then, and attendees of the open house will see the rooms nearly finished. “When the open house hits, folks should be able to see where their dona­ tions over the years have materialized,” DeVault said. “We’ll have a building that’s nearly finished, so that so you’ll be able to see all the caregiving rooms, all the offices, how everything is structured. And our board members will be there to give tours, answer questions and really you’ll be able to see exactly what we’re going to look like when we open in about a month.” Those interested in donating to Se­ renity Village can do so on its website, serenitybc.org, or by mailing donations to PO Box 414 in Hastings. Serenity Village is located at 3700 N. M-43 Hwy in Hastings. More informa­ tion on the facility can be found at its website, serenitybc.org. ** 1 I I I I < I H I k ' ‘ I'"* ' •Ls' 1 ►I i 1 1 .^7 ' T .*1. 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EARLY YEARS IN BARRY COUNTY Briggs was bom on May 7, 1874, in Assyria Township, Barry County. The eldest of two sons in a farming family descended from early Plymouth settler Clement Briggs, he attended the small Briggs School built by his grandfather in 1858. For a brief time, Briggs even taught in the same oneroom schoolhouse before entering college. At just 15 years old, he passed the entrance examination to Michigan Agricultural College, earning his bach­ elor of science in agriculture in 1893. In 1896, he married Katharine Cook, whom he met as an under­ graduate at Michigan Agricultural College. -FROM SOIL TO SCIENCE After graduate work at the University of Michigan (M.S. 1895) and Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D. 1901), Briggs began his fed­ eral career with the United States Department of Agriculture. His pioneering studies on soil mois­ ture, surface tension and water retention formed the foundation of soil physics, influencing agriculture across the Great Plains and arid regions of the West. INNOVATOR AT THE BUREAU OF STANDARDS In 1917, Briggs joined the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), where he and John Hayford developed a gyroscopic horizon instrument for naval gunnery during World War 1. His later work in aerodynamics, advanced airfoil and propeller research proved critical to aviation in the interwar years. With colleague Paul R. Heyl, Briggs co-invent­ ed the Earth inductor compass, a precise electro­ magnetic navigation device. Their design won the Magellan Medal in 1922 and was famously used by Charles Lindbergh on his 1927 solo transatlan­ tic flight. This type of compass was also used by Admiral Richard E. Byrd in his flight to the North Pole. DIRECTOR AND ATOMIC PIONEER Then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Briggs director of NBS in 1933 during the Great Depression. He successfully cut operating costs nearly in half without eliminating essential scientif­ ic programs. Briggs served as chairman of the National Geographic Society’s research committee in 1934. He was appointed to this position during his tenure as director of NBS. His work with the commit­ tee included oversight of scientific expeditions and research grants. While he was a member of National Geographic’s advisory structure, the U.S. Army Air Corps and National Geographic spon­ sored the Explorer high-altitude balloon project. In July 1934, the balloon ascended to over 60,600 feet before a structural rupture ended the mission. The event triggered a review by NBS to analyze causes of failure. The balloon crash was widely reported as a valuable but costly scientific lesson in high-al­ titude exploration. In 1939, FDR tapped Briggs (age 65) to chair the top-secret Uranium Committee, which initi­ ated U.S. research into atomic energy on the eve of World War IL He was closely associated with the early research that led to the production of the atomic bomb and was awarded the Medal of Merit by President Harry S. Truman for his World War II efforts. 'I t f •k 1 1 <1 J K I it , Vtf 4* J B 'I * •* T I I i| I I t I 'f r r-N- k 4 I ‘ JI' i k I 19 I .r T, * , ,» * 'X 4^ F I ? / » ■J*; 3 * In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt tapped Lyman Briggs to chair the top-secret Uranium Committee, which initiated United States research into atomic energy on the eve of World War II. I f 1* XN % « ••• t I V ■im Lyman Briggs was born on May 7, 1874, in Assyria Township. on integrating physics, biology and chemistry with the humanities—a reflection of Briggs’s belief in connecting science with society. The Lyman Briggs College is a limited enrollment residential college that welcomes about 650 incoming first-year stu­ dents each fall. Students are first accepted into MSU, then have the ability to select to study within Lyman Briggs College. Students enrolled at LBC are affectionately referred to as ‘"Briggsies.” BARRY COUNTY’S NATIVE SON From a one-room schoolhouse in Assyria Township to the highest levels of American sci­ ence, Lyman James Briggs showed that remark­ able achievement can grow from the humblest of beginnings. His contributions—from advancing soil physics to leading early atomic research and strengthening national defense—were driven by a lifelong commitment to service and discovery. For the area, his story is a lasting reminder that perse­ verance and curiosity can carry a farm boy from rural Barry County to shape the course of history. Briggs passed away at the age of 88 in Washington, D.C., and rests in his family plot at Ellis Cemetery in Assyria Township, returning home to the soil that first nurtured his dreams. Sources: Michigan Stafe University Archives and Historical Records; U.S. Department of Agriculture; National Institute of Standards and In 1967, Michigan State University honored its distinguished alumnus by establishing Lyman Briggs College, a residential science program located in Holmes Hall. Technology; American Philosophical Society, Hewlett, R. G. & Anderson, 0. E.: Michigan State University. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History” Facebook group. « r s I 2;<- nJ I'-b r r b f r % »1»IIH IMl ■w 1 1 ( ''t A I « 1 J • il- I n 1 I < > i -•• • I * i. K\ 1 k k r I ♦ r '■S I i - 1 I • » >** * I •« 1 * t t t I & -« V <r LEGACY AT MICHIGAN STATE Dr. Briggs retired in 1945, continuing as NBS director emeritus. In 1967, MSU honored its dis­ tinguished alumnus by establishing the Lyman Briggs College (LBC), a residential science pro­ gram located in Holmes Hall. The college focuses I. • I J ♦♦ Lyman Briggs with Paul R. Heyl. Briggs co-invented the Earth inductor compass, seen here. * Ct k * k' & 1 I f‘ •4-(' I » xs. SrfJ k j 1 ..lU r I r .1 c I s 9 ♦ '•*4 ./i-. - .. f 4 . cC -r<j . -Jr L a .1 ! f’’! I J. *k VI • I I f BKm ♦ A * i i *< ** < • t . », • 9 Tompkins.” The Briggs School itself would have had no elec­ tricity, no indoor plumbing, and only a sparse selec­ tion of books. In such surroundings, a student’s success depended less on resources and more on an inner drive to learn. My takeaway from Briggs’s early life is that greatness sometimes begins not in gilded classrooms, but in humble settings where a young scholar learns to listen to the quiet voice within and make the very best of meager circum­ stances. I r u h Special to The Banner The story of Lyman James Briggs (1874-1963), drawn in part from the “Barry County Book 1985,” is one of humble beginnings and extraordinary achievement. His journey from a rural schoolhouse in Barry County to national scientific prominence raises a timeless question: In an age of abun­ dant resources, advanced technology and highly trained educators, how often does such greatness emerge? Briggs’s story offers a humbling reminder. Raised in Assyria Township, about 18 miles southeast of Hastings, the young Briggs stepped out of a oneroom schoolhouse at the age of 15 and entered what was then Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). One can only imagine his teacher— perhaps a man in his 20s, earning about $35 a month, instructing as many as eight grades in a single room. All we know of his teacher is that he has been referred to as “Mr. 1 4 < « K >/ 4 5 * a •4 4 V k . ..'j-.. S-' :j..' 7 1 �J I r J ( ^0 6 f Thursday, September 4, 2025 T K* THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 1 ir '■ii ► I J, i I € OBITUARIES 4^ ./'• i r.i J T $ ri' I 2--.11 1 J f V r //■ > * O A I 9 / VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM r \.ir It is with an unbearable for CCRG (Commonwealth heaviness of heart that we Cultural Resources Group) must say goodbye to a as a GIS Field Technician special soul taken far too Km doing archaeological surveys. V soon. t He also spent several years Spencer Thomas Krul merging his work and leisure t <1 '’Jpassed away on Saturday, in the world of golf. I Aug. 30, 2025, after a Spencer was preceded in lengthy health battle. death by his father, Thomas, Throughout his entire ordeal, and survived by a loving he faced his challenges with and caring family, starting with his courage and strength, right up until the dedicated mother, Linda Weir, and morning he slipped away while resting step-father, Donald, as well as his peacefully with his mother at his side. siblings, Jeffrey (Sandi), Melissa (Kris), Born in Jackson, Ml on July 4th, Justin (Melissa), Karessa (Brian), Andy 1970, Spencer spent most of his (Alicia), his long-time partner, Michelle, childhood and early adult years in beloved nieces and nephews, and Hastings, Ml, playing little league loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. baseball, attending Hastings High Honoring his wishes, there will be School (Class of ’88), and fostering no formal service at this time, but a vibrant community of friends. He a celebration of his memory will be ventured out into new and exciting announced in the near future. territory, residing in Florida, California, In lieu of flowers, please consider and Oregon, before eventually returning donating to the Barry County Animal to the home he knew best in Hastings. Shelter, as Spencer was a tremendous A natural charmer, Spencer always lover of dogs including his dogs Ziggy managed to light up a room whenever and Hazel. he entered it with his bright smile Arrangements provided by Girrbach and infectious laugh. He marched to his own drum and met the world on Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To his terms. Professionally, he was well leave online condolences, visit www. known for his dedicated years working girrbachfuneralhome.net. i! 4« 'I 1 J I I 9 r s ’ 9 •V 4> I I -1 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Worship Togeth er at the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... • •• HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Telephone Hastings. 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmail.com. Website: www.hastingsfree COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Tod Shook Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School-9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service -11 a.m. to Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor Worship www.cbchastings.org. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Nursery. Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948-0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Life Group 6:30 p.m. r Director, Martha Stoetzel. and 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Woodlawn, 309 E. Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth r.r Long-time resident of the for congregation members Hastings, Ml community, to utilize their talents...and Reverend Doctor Michael Anton, helping provide worship at the died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 at county jail. Thornapple Manor, after a twoIn the community, Michael year battle with brain cancer. r discovered numerous Michael was born on opportunities to serve, which December 6,1940, in Memphis, included assisting with the TN, to Dorothy (Eken) and creation of Bari^ Community William Anton. Following >w Hospice...helping create a elementary and secondary drop-in center for youth and education in Memphis schools and senior adults...serving as a: Child Abuse eight years of college and seminary in Prevention Council (now Family Support Missouri and Indiana, he was ordained Center) board member...Hastings Area as a Lutheran pastor. After three years School Board trustee for eight years as a mission developer, community (president for two years)...Pennock college faculty member, and basketball Hospital Board trustee for 14 years coach at Niagara College in southern (chairperson for eight years)...Pennock Ontario, Canada, Michael accepted the Patient & Family Advisory Council call as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in member. Hastings in 1969. After 39 years as pastor Michael enjoyed a number of leisure­ ' of Grace, he retired in 2008, having earned time activities, including spending time a Doctor of Ministry degree from Lutheran with his family, leaching, reading, golfing, School of Theology in Chicago, IL, during church league softball, following various that time. sports teams, meeting folks for coffee Michael and his wife, Charlotte, met in and conversation, and traveling. Traveling junior college and their 61-year marriage was a particular passion for Michael began on June 7,1964. They were and Charlotte. Fortunately, they were blessed with three sons: Mark, Philip, and able to fulfill their dreams with family Matthew, all of whom lived their K-12 lives trips as their sons were growing up in Hastings schools. They were further and in retirement days. They organized gifted with two daughters by marriage, three tour groups to Israel and parts Julie Partridge (Phil), Melina Williams of Europe and they enjoyed European (Matt), granddaughter, Linnea (Melina and riverboat cruises to celebrate milestone Matt), and many grand-kitties and grand­ anniversaries. beagles. In retirement Michael continued pastoral Michael was preceded in death by both life as a “supply pastor” for worship of his parents, both of Charlotte’s parents, services in congregations without pastors and three other close family members: or with pastors ill or on vacation. His Julie Honerkamp, Jon Kircher, and Richard interest in education was piqued by Honerkamp. Gratefully, he is survived by an invitation to teach in the Kellogg Charlotte and their family. Community College-sponsored Institute One of his early stories originated when for Learning in Retirement (now Lifelong the Anton threesome (Mark was 1 ’A) Learning Institute) at the Fehsenfeld arrived in Hastings. Since both of them campus in 2002. For many years he led had lived and attended school almost classes in the program on spiritual and entirely in bigger cities, Michael and social-cultural topics. He also served Charlotte sized up a small community on the Board of Friends of Hastings and a small congregation residing in a Performing Arts Center (HPAC) and small building and shared their mutual helped with the initial phases of Serenity assessment: they would be in Hastings Village. for 3 to 5 years max. Obviously, no one A visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. ever wanted to ask them to predict the 19, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church from future! 5-8 p.m. (239 E. North St., Hastings, Ml Michael’s journey with Grace Lutheran 49058). Additional visitation time will included helping start the ecumenical occur from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. Lent’n Lunch program...initiating the 20, 2025, at the Hastings Performing Arts annual community Cross Walk on Good Center (HPAC) at Hastings High School Friday...overseeing the sale of the Grace (520 W. South St., Hastings, Ml 49058). building at the corner of Jefferson and A celebration of life service will begin at Walnut...helping manage the construction 11 a.m. on September 20, 2025, at the of a new edifice on North St., followed HPAC. Fellowship and light refreshments later by a second building program to will follow the service at the Walldorff renovate the old wing and add a new Brewpub at 1:30 PM (105 E. State St, wing...sponsoring the community pasty Hastings, Ml 49058). sales...helping initiate new worship In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial gifts to: Grace Lutheran Church (239 liturgies, different music and musical E. North St. Hastings, Ml 49058) and/ instruments, bell choir, visual art, drama, puppets, liturgical dance...creating the or Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (232 W. Grand St. Hastings, character of the “Christmas Clown”... Ml 49058). being a “mission partner” supporting Services provided by Girrbach several congregations in the synod... Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To expanding youth ministry at multiple leave online condolences visit www. age levels...increasing worship server girrbachtuneralhome.net. roles and providing more opportunities / f &S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690- 8609. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. 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I u< .3 V 'A • .S. *1 J 1 %b ri ; I* 4 TXT' iO Si-- s V I: ut ) " -it ta ,I { 1 I I •I I I r I I 4 f r-v I * ) Vt . ■ r I f K. I 1 1 Ka. I i J 1 i r I I J r twn '4* I 11 L b I f bneW f, I if I uA I I oti 'I . “»• I! 4 J tl l‘ 1 It IT ' t. .i er J. J ' i b ii b ♦ ♦ I 1 I t I r I I r s - T �k r. 9 1 k c 1 * -1 X ♦ > V -s K J lb 7 b A Brett Bremer Sports Editor \s" 1 ’» \ 5m < Not bad for playing with just 11 guys, and then ten, and then nine for a bit, and then ten again. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team opened Big 8 Conference play with a 7-1 win over visiting Stockbridge Tuesday evening. Senior midfielder Bradley Cushing and junior for­ ward Michael Harwood had three goals apiece. Cushing fired off 12 shots throughout the contest including nine in the second half as the Lions controlled the game from start to finish. The both had a goal before the game was 70 seconds old, and eventually the Lions led 4-0 at the half. The Lions entered the contest with 11 players, and were down to ten on the field after junior defender Presley Hricovsky injured an ankle midway through the first half. A second injury early in the second half had the Lions down to nine players on the pitch for a bit. But all the while the goals kept coming. Senior mid­ fielder Ayden Betancourt scored once for the Lions too in the contest - one of a few goals on solid shots that ricocheted off a Panther defender and by the Stockbridge goalkeeper. Harwood, Cushing and Betancourt all had one assist each in the game too. “We played short quite a bit the second half,” Lion -fi, '?4- w 4 II'^1 1 \ t I ■’d! 't ■j I i ■ |bt; li. I M s;. a . t J h'. I 1 J- r 'Ms t J> I •1 H F’ X ft r jut'll rJU' I TiK 1 f It t J. I >’'■ ■ ^Ok T r V I f /i I <1 0] f I W f kn_i 1 'r > J 4 1! ■* T I 1 tr I A V I • *»% r,l I 7I * 4 I Ilr. '••J. 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One of the moves was strategic in facing the Panthers, getting Harwood to match-up defensively against the Panthers’ top player Koen Griffith and take away the speed advantage he had over almost everyone else on the field. Griffith scored the lone goal for the Panthers in the second half. “We got a lot of shots. It’d be nice to get them in the back of the net a little more consistently. There was good effort. Nic Hansen played really hard tonight. Tyler Curtis played a very good game. Ayden Betancourt, Michael Harwood and Bradley Cushing all played well,” Webb said. Lion goalkeeper Carter Donselar wasn’t tested much, but did have a couple nice saves one leaping up on his line and another sliding out to deflect a shot away from a Panther attacker. It was the third consecutive win for the Maple Valley boys who improved their overall record to 3-2. The Lions are scheduled to host Pennfield this after­ noon, Sept. 4, and then go to Jackson Lumen Christi for a noon start Saturday. 6' t 1 i 'V* t X* I & ’T V ^2 I I ru'> i 1'' aJ 5 1 ''kJ Schipper shot secures Vikes’ comeback win over Ionia * i s ’< VJ i Brett Bremer Sports Editor aX* s I Afe u.. ' > 9fh ' ^l6 I'p’ *I I h*.. ' > > J. I La ( «• ’ 1 • V i ' n 4 I . J :I t x: 1 I I I t r IJ I 3 * ’^Z '•*» on ». t There was a feeling that this year Lansing Catholic and Ionia would be a couple of teams pushing for spots at the top of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division boys’ soccer standings this fall. The Bulldogs beat the Cougars 2-1 in their early season meeting. The Lakewood Vikings made everyone aware that when they’re at their best they could be pushing to be in that mix for a conference championship chase with a 2-1 win of their own over the visiting Ionia boys Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Lakewood High School. But with a young team there are certainly some ups and downs. Charlotte snapped a three-match Viking win streak with an 8-0 win over the Vikings at Lakewood High School Tuesday. The Lakewood team currently sits at 2-1 in conference play so far. In the win over Ionia, Lakewood rallied from a 1-0 hole in the second half. The game winner came with a little over five minutes to play. Sophomore Peyton Schipper took care ofthings himself with a perfect shot through the Bulldog box. “He took a good dribble right around a defender from about 20 yards out, maybe a little bit more,” Lakewood head coach James LeVeque said. “He hit an absolute bullet far comer, upper 90. It was like a Lukas [Losonsky] goal from last year. Just a spectacular shot. The goalie had no prayer. The goalie with an all-out dive and he was nowhere close to the ball.” It was a shot that Schipper had been hoping to get off for months. “Peyton had been working, getting one-on-one training ... all spring. They did a lot of training just on his shooting and first touch stuff, but a lot of shooting type drills. He had been working on that shot a ton,” LeVeque said. “He would come into the weight room every morning and show me videos of his shots the day before. He had been practicing that exact shot. He finally got a good shooting lane, and he was able to stay balanced and composed and he just hit a banger.” A formation change helped spark the Lakewood offense in the second half. The Vikings pushed the attack forward, moving from a 4-5-1 formation to a 4-4-2, adding a second forward. Sophomore Landon LaFavor stepped up and ended up with a ball in the box, “made a little nifty move around a defender, shot it with his outside foot. The goalie made a diving save, gave up a rebound pushed it aside near the fire post,and Connor Merrit was there to clean it up and tie the game easily,” LeVeque said. The game was tied 1 -1 with about 11 minutes to play. The Bulldogs took their initial lead midway through the first half. “The first 20 minutes of the game we did a really good job of controlling the pace, controlling the play and controlling the ball,” LeVeque said. “We had more energy. We defended well. They probably had more quality attacks in that first 20 minutes, and in the game in terms of overall quality, but in terms of overall pos­ session we controlled probably 75 percent ofthat game. Guys were patient with the ball. They defended well.” But for one hiccup “the whole back line played really, really well. We did a good job of not allowing them to get squared up and face us we were getting to their backs really quickly.” The Vikings were working the ball out of their end. After going out and up, the ball found its way back to the middle and stalled there. Charging Ionia attackers deflected a slow clearance attempt back towards the Viking net. Lakewood goalkeeper Levi Frizzell came charging out of his box after the ball, but the Bulldogs beat him to it and put the ball into the open net. LeVeque said that goal and some tiring legs on his side gave the Bulldogs some momentum as the first half wound down, but the Vikings were able to keep it to a one-goal deficit. The Viking had coach was pleased to see his defense able to push forward and win balls and really work to keep the ball pinned in the offensive end throughout the first half, all without allowing the Bulldogs too many transition opportunities the other direction. “They fought. We kept the same back line that we’ve had all year. Ionia had ten starters back from last year. They did have a guy out, but our guys for play ing against ten seniors yesterday our young guys stepped up and they played hard,, They played solid,” LeVeque said. The Vikings were set to get a non-conference visit from Hastings Wednesday, Sept. 3. 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J' B f- }<>=; a r , J > 7IJ ( J 'I • I I r i t * I * zi I ►i i ^brq;<; .f . i Ji 1 • t -'1 i t. / it TK tests out new setters during first contests of 2025 ( Brett Bremer Sports Editor Icomj The Trojans pulled out a pair of two-point sets to beat Hopkins and close out its first day of com­ petition of the 2025 fall season. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team was 1-2 at its home quad Wednesday, falling to Ionia and Vicksburg before taking a 26-24,26-24 win over the Hopkins girls. New Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Haley Grams said ending the evening with a win was great. “It was our first time playing together this season as our first tournament got cancelled,” Grams said. “We were all ready to hit the court after a week and a half of practices.” Ionia took a 25-9, 25-19 win over the TK girls to open the day. Vicksburg bested the TK ladies by the scores of 25-16,26-22. “I learned a lot about the girls and think that they learned a lot about playing with each other as well as my coaching style during games,” Grams said. “The two games that we lost were tough, but there were moments where we were down by a big spread and after getting the ball back were able to rally and close the gap either partly or all the way. This was a success in my book as we have always struggled to rally and close a gap once the gap became four-plus points.” Grams said the big goals for this season include creating a positive culture around the game and on and off the court, and to help the girls gain more volleyball knowledge and in turn create better court awareness and knowledge. That court awareness includes communicating on the court to avoid dropped balls and collisions on the court. It’s one of the things the Trojans are focused on improving this fall. The lynchpin of the offense this fall is all new. Sophomore Abby Hoebeke, in her second season on the varsity, is taking over the setting position for the first time. “Our setter didn’t return this season, but Abby was very eager to try it out and has been doing very well,” Grams said in the preseason. “She is a quick learner and we are lucky to have her.” The TK coach said she has already seen a lot of good strides in the connection between Hoebeke and her hitters. And the TK team does have a few experienced varsity hitters back including junior Reece Ritsema in her third varsity season. “She is continuing to dominate in the middle, is a strong leader, and always a positive voice on the court,” Grams said of Ritsema. Also back are seniors Ava Zellmer on the right side, senior Maria Piccione on the right side and senior McKenna Hoebeke on the outside. The defense is led by seniors Alexa Eden and Paige Abshagen. Eden is in her third varsity sea­ son and opening the year at libero. Abshagen is working her way back from injury and supporting her teammates until she can get back on the court as a DS. “[Eden] is eating up the court and doing what she can to hold each ofher teammates accountable at practices,” Grams said, “She always goes hard and is encouraging, especially with our younger players.” That group of younger players looking to con­ tribute this fall for TK include sophomore setter/ outside hitter Olivia Fischer. “Liv has been a great addition thus far as far as positivity goes. She is eager to learn more about * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation * Blown-In Attic Insulation riNelson ’ s 2 , m spray foam LLC Nelson Schmucker 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today ~ Use Spray Foam I 1^’ ♦ ♦ » J ‘4 *’?7 I 1 1 ' I I I 4 I I t % %rr t • * ‘ r A 9 1 :54 •< ’'•S* V ( .•l V r 1 I I > >■ * I k X A 9 A s r'o 9 4 <1a * *. J « I > < bVl I r 1 ate « I J 3 J Thornapple Kellogg junior Reece Ritsema looks to get an attack by the block of Vicksburg's Harper Roy (6) and Lyla Veldt (5) during their match at the TK Quad in Middleville Tuesday, Aug, 26. Photos by Brett Bremer the setting role as she is a younger player, but always wants to improve and do well.” Sophomore Elizabeth sell is another versatile player. She has been willing to give setting a go too, and could really play anywhere on the court for TK. Junior Maddy Eitel and sophomore Anna Romph provide some size at the net along with sophomore Nadia Piccione. Getting some height from the youngsters is important as the TK team isn’t especially tall overall. As far as athleticism, Grams likes her team’s speed across the court. And so far, Grams has been encouraged by her girls’ ability to reset and refocus during drills. The Thomapple Kellogg girls are set to open the OK Gold Conference season tonight, Sept. 4, at South Christian and will head to the Cereal City Invitational at Battle Creek Lakeview Saturday, Sept. 6. The TK team is home again in the OK Gold Tuesday, Sept. 9, taking on Grand Rapids Union. South Christian and West Catholic should be espe­ cially strong in the OK Gold Conference again. The Sailors come into the season ranked seventh in the state in Division 2. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. VIE¥^T Group NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME ♦ r 1 L J r 1 1 L J J {■ 'Jb rV ■ BILL ENGVALL HERE'S YOUR SIGN: IT WASN'T MY TIME SATURDAY, SEPTEMBERS LITTLE BIG TOWN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office or FireKeepersCasino.com. firekeepers qejYouRvr((f*V'ON" HOTEL lATTLi CKCEK 1-94 to Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 Must be 21 or older. Tickets based on availability. Schedule subject to change �J I. J 1 11/ / i I J 1 I t 'll* T 11 f ’ I .. .t- *^1 J I If SPORTS 8 1 X? - r I * I ,V u- 4' I'.T ••'V ■;i' I I '• :r' ♦ 1 ZbI /f * 6 ‘■v u ♦•! HastingsBanner.com .1 * 7 i 4 ’Z<r I / 1 * 1♦ ♦ ♦ I M a*.C ' :S I WWW r I J? Thursday, September 4, 2025 I I J f¥ ‘7 > >>•/ 5 I^anr; p J I .r, •3 •f r * i r / vs J 5^ i u A ,• >A i I Local freshmen have their fastest times atTurkeyville 1 I ■^- Brett Bremer Sports Editor Youngsters ran well for the Hastings and Maple Valley varsity girls’ cross country teams Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Marshall’sannual Barney Roy Invitational at Cornwell’s Turkeyville. Freshman Melanie Jones had the top finish for the Maple Valley girls placing 22nd in the girls’ race with a time of 23 minutes 55.7 seconds. Freshman Em­ erson Leary hurried to a PR of 24:42.6 to place 38th overall and finish as the number two for the Saxon girls’ team. Olivet took the girls’ victory at Tur­ keyville with 33 points. Parma Western was second with 63 points followed by Marshall 75, Hastings 117, Pennfield 120, Stockbridge 131 and Comstock 211. Hastings junior Caroline Randall, a two-time MHSAA Division 2 state medalist, won the girls’ race in 18:43.7. It was her second victory in three races so far this season. A. couple of Olivet youngsters set their PRs chasing her. Eagle sophomore Tiya Feldpausch was second in 19:15.1 and Eagle freshman Lily Britton third in 19:46.2. Olivet had seven girls finish among the top 20 medalists. Saxon junior Chloe Pirtle ran her fast­ est race of the season to place 33rd. She turned in a time of 25:24.6. Freshmen rounded out the top five for Hastings with Sage DeCamp 44th in 27:00.7 and Brynn Vander Male 48th in 27:10.6. Of the three Maple Valley runners in the girls’ race, Jones was one of two running her first cross country race ever. Senior Izabelle Soper was the other, and c she placed 51st in 27:27.0. Their team­ mate, senior Ada Marie Blakely, ran as a freshman but has missed two years recovering from knee surgery. Ada Marie Blakely had a new personal record time of 33:27.9 to place 85th. I’m really happy with how the girls ran their race.” Maple Valley coach Tiffany Blakely said. “The goal was to just run the race since it’s our first of the season. Get that first one under our feet and then we can build on each race after.” Jones just missed a medal, which went to the top 20. “She’s starting out very strong and it will be fun to watch her grow through the season as she gains confidence,” coach Blakely said. Neither the Maple boys’ or girls’ team earned a team score. Teams typically need at least five finishers to earn a team score. The Lion teams had three girls and two boys competing, Parma Western was dominant on the boys’ side finishing with just 23 points. Marshall was second with 63 ahead of Olivet 74, Hastings 137, Springport 140, Stockbridge 155 and Pennfield 165. Marshall junior Abraham McHugh won the race in 15:57.8, then eight of the next guys across the finish line were from the Parma Western team. Panther senior Edison Lopeman was the runner-up in 16:00.1 and juniorteammate Ryan Good was third overall in 16:26.1. Hastings had a couple of sophomores just outside the medals on the boys’ side. Sophomore Tannery Krzysik led the way for the Saxons with a 26th-place time of 20:34.6. Sophomores Eli Li and 'V I & / r I » Z.’ J ■,-0 .4 t z. I f k' I . ,.<■ > K I UI '. ; >■ Jr ' [ 1 0 . rJ * » * . i 4^ 1 /i !i\t' - X i* g J V ft 'f ■ Z5' > I « - F / rit w* • *1 z / 4 r'- I i 1. 537 y. ■ ■ >.< 7 i f. A 1 y V? 1> 4 J * jr V 1 l< t A -J t I* * » > f • J « * t - I fcis- t h I V * V X. I * I 1 ( > i 1 f 41 1 A The Saxons’ Tanner Krzysik runs to a 26th-place finish at Marshall’s Barney Roy Invitational at Cornwell’s Turkeyville Aug. 26. Saxon freshman Emerson Leary hits the finish line 28th at the end of the girls’ race Aug. 26 at Marshall’s annual Barney Roy Invitational at Turkeyville. Photos by John Hendler Alex Timmers improved their personal records to finish second and third on the Saxon team. Li placed 27th in 20:39.5 and Timmers 38th in 21:20.3. The top five for the Saxon boys also included senior Parker Erb placing 46th in 21:47.6 and senior Carter Krzysik 51 st in 22:38.8. « t r r.'t' t^- I ♦ > f > I WL *' .1 >* / . f I r<> / I I J ,'-J- I V' ufH' t 1 •4 I J I The Lion team had junior Cameron 1 F J Murray place 47th with a time of 21:54.0 I J> V-* 1 I ‘ *^1 i I I.. [ » .E I ’ -■» J r .'•J •> I and sophomore Grady Wilkes was 68th z r I < ♦ in 24:31.2. t •“ i J The Lions and Saxons race again this > ‘5'^: -?i E tEJ<« l-rv afternoon, Sept 4, at the Delton Kellogg lU l»VI • I KF i I 4 I Y <« • J «A Invitational at Gilmore Car Museum. i z /> ’ I u * t - rW.. I i 4 Fl Jn’ ’Vu Ii • s t u t h. -X ' V' Ii L 1 r 5 J .. r>z. Scots take off on TK over final mile of Friday morning dual ii- - I I -i -v« ’s'S c fi- I z-2^ .. Brett Bremer Sports Editor A holiday weekend was dawning. The first OK Green Conference jambo- ■ ree of the season is on the horizon for the Fighting Scots - Thursday. Caledonia head coach Ben Thompson wanted to not wear his guys out, but also to see if he could get the gravity from his fastest runners to reel in the rest ofthe pack a little. Notice to Creditors Estate of Gregory S. Wagner. Date of Birth; August 7,1953 To Ail Creditors: Notice to Creditors: The decedent, Gregory S. Wagner, of 2501 Chippewa Trail, Hastings. Ml 49058, Barry County, Michigan died July 25, 2025. Creditors of Gregory S. Wagner are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to: Eileen M. Wagner, Trustee of the Wagner Protection Trust, u/a/d April 30,2025, care of Carrier Law, P.C., 4965 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 2,2025 David L. Carrier P41531 4965 East Beltline Avenue NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616) 361-8400 Eileen M. Wagner 2501 Chippewa Trail Hastings, Ml 49058 The Fighting Scots still put up a perfect score in their annual Friday morning before Labor Day dual with the Thomapple Kel­ logg boys; The Scots tobk a l 5-40 wiri'dver ±e Trojans, and had the 12 fastest runners overall in ±e race. The CHS pack had instructions to shoot for a six-minute pace the first mile, a 5:50 pace ±e second mile, and ±en to get to racing. A wave of purple followed Thomapple Kellogg freshman Owen Bremer around the course for ±e majority of those first two miles and ±en started to overtake him. Bremer kept up his pace, leading ±e TK team with an improved PR of 18 minutes 40.3 seconds. TK’s number two was junior Grady Galaviz, who was much improved from the Trojans’ first race of the season to finish right behind Bremer in 18:42.3. Those two were eighth and ninth in ±e team scoring and 13th and 14± among the overall group of runners. The Thomapple Kellogg teams get con­ ference action underway in the OK Gold Conference today, Sept. 4, too. They’ll head to Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. The TK team also had Garrett Holzhausen 22nd in 19:23.9 Friday, sophomore Wyatt Richardson 34th in 19:56.0 and freshman Parker Robinett 27th in 20:00.2. Caledonia senior Noah Johnston won ±erace in 17:38.5. For reference, Johnston broke the 16-minute mark for the first time the previous Friday at the South Christian Under the Lights Invitational. CHS had ±ree guys finish in less than 18 minutes Friday. Sophomore Bennett Snap­ per was second in 17:48.8 and sophomore Bentley Nichols third in 17:59.7. The top five for the Caledonia boys in Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 25-30193-DE Estate of Gary D. Ely, a/k/a Gary Duane Ely, Deceased. Date of Birth: 06/09/1954. The NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: decedent, Gary Duane Ely, died on July 3, 2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Lydia Krotz, named personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058. and the named personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: August 26, 2025 David F. Kiel (P43048) Orton. Tooman, Hale, McKown & Kiel, PC. 314 Trowbridge Street, P.O, Box 239 Allegan, Ml 49010-0239 (269) 673-2136 Lydia Krotz, Personal Representative 2125 124th Avenue Hopkins, Ml 49328 ___________ * .rz u-' J ♦•F I f ♦ /* t <• •I = > i iTi' a ’ ri 2’9 J 7 ■■«J <■' ■ 2 ■ ' H JC ’.il. I V *V A r •’n I I •? Mkk$ WP t \9 A X kb •Jfe t *1 I r A 4 r * T * ■ * f t I w «. r V-£^ 1 :t<- 3 1 s I J A I /" J » < < z > $ > f Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Amya Gater covers the final mile of the course around Caledonia High School during the Trojans’ Friday morning dual with the Fighting Scots/c J4 ... - r -► 1 ‘ '» ,1 Tr iii '■ ^[ifn.>. * L f t. u ,f * T •.'*A fti I Thornapple Kellogg junior Grady Galaviz rounds a turn with a pack of guys in purple behind him during the Trojans annual Friday morning dual Labor Day weekend at Caledonia High School. Photos by Brett Bremer the dual also included senior Luke Smith (18:03.9) and sophomore Jake Potgeter (18:06.4). The Caledonia girls took a 17-41 win over their TK counterparts. Junior Akaela Daman wasn’t holding back. She improved her time from the opening meet of the season by almost 15 seconds and was just over a second ofiT the PR she set as a freshman. She hit the finish line in 20:23.4. Caledonia had five of the first six finish- !• J , ers. Senior Hannah Bennett was second in 21:37.2 and sophomore Charlie Bont third '’in21:58.1. Thomapple Kellogg’s leader, Peyton Hardy, placed fourth overall in 21:58.8. Junior Alaina McCrumb was TK’s num­ ber two placing seventh in 22:18.4. Amya Gater had a big jump of over 50 seconds from meet one to meet two and was eighth overall in 22:35.0. Trojan freshman Brielle Miller had a similar improvement and was tenthoverall in22:44.8.Trojan senior Mad­ ison Kietzman hit the finish line 12th with a time of22:50.8 to close out TK’s top five The Scots’ top five also included a time of 22:05.4 from junior Anna VanderWal and a 22:06.2 from sophomore Tiona Sakala who raced stride for stride together for the second meet in a row. Jlwik^’;Fu I i IJ In the matter of the Eugene Raymond and Donna Lee Beyer Trust dated October 27, 2021. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Donna Lee Beyer, born February 20, 1936, who lived at 1821 North Street. Hastings, Michigan died July 21, 2025 leaving a certain trust under the name of the Eugene Raymond and Donna Lee Beyer Trust, and dated October 27, 2021, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Sheryl Welsh was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Sheryl Welsh the named trustee at 6887 Benzel Court, Hastings, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: August 26, 2025 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9557 Sheryl Welsh 6887 Benzel Court Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ji » ‘.4 4k n < f b » iA I :Wisf i f t “T? -* . Z> I iHw I !.j I, *■ J I 1 ■.‘l. b.. •'■ • k *% V -t iHJ f si r T - I : 4 I ’U ; > I t <' f •-1 I i ►' i 1 t / J. 1 t J' i I . • f ■ 4.U -s a « lb k■ ‘f 'I I I 1 ■r- I \ 1 a I• I .1 > "t: ■ 1 ■b.. I , J;*1 ►V • 1 t I J J • I I J * T •'^4 Lu :j Ik ‘Mu I tji t a r u J I i I PL * t t I 1 -z •« lb J a^i >nr rf '‘rf’ 1 ' X r ' c- r: 1.' : ■^r 'Mfii I • I I ' J •*. 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' SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 13,2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Present: Mayack, Hall, James Absent: None Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve and adopt Ordinance #2025197 Construction Code, Roll Cal! Vote - All Ayes, motion passes Motion to approve two budget amendments-road and library. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to approve rental agreement. Roll Call Vote - 6-1, motion passes. Motion to approve replace ADA ramp at town­ ship hall. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to approve parking lot repairs at town­ ship hall. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance #2025-198 chickens in CR. 6-1, motion passes. 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Finn ■ nu n Ui w rb I u I • I i( XI * •• i I r ' ^ johsfa HT I ► ' F. fiJ tnCKK The leaders for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys cross country team ticked their season-best times under 19 min­ utes at the Southwest Michigan Rust­ buster at Warner Camp last Wednesday, Aug. 27. Delton Kellogg junior Landon Mad­ den placed 31 st in 18 minutes 48.0 sec­ onds and senior Nick Muday reached the finish line in 18:53.2 to place 33rd. The Delton Kellogg boys were eighth in a field of 15 teams. Mattawan took the boys’ victory with 40 points ahead of Vicksburg 61, Plainwell 91, Schoolcraft 152, Centre­ ville 155,Berrien Springs 193,Allegan 215, Delton Kellogg 222, Gobles 224, Fennville 250, Constantine 251, Martin 269 and South Haven 280. Delton Kellogg also had sophomore Jace Hilton 49th in 19:33.6, freshman Malachi Allersma 60th in 20:10.0 and sophomore Joseph McCoy 62nd in 20:16.6. McCoy has shaved about three minutes from his first few varsity times of the season. Vicksburg junior Caiden Caswell set a new PR with a time of 15:37.7 to win the race. Mattawan senior Marcel Storck was second in 15:53.2 and his senior teammate Owen Fisher was third in 16:00.2. There were six other guys who finished in less than 17 minutes. Gobles junior Libby Smith ran her fastest race yet to win the girls’ meet. She hit the finish line in 18:24.8. Fennville junior Isabelle Sliter was a distant second with a runner-up time of 19:12.8. Delton Kellogg senior Elli Timmer­ man was the only varsity competitor for her team Wednesday. She ran to a 34th-place time of23:55.0. Smith and the Gobles girls took the team victory with 74 points. Plainwell was second with 79 points ahead of Vicksburg 98, Martin 99, Mattawan 123, South Haven 154, Constantine 180, Fennville 189, Schoolcraft 200, Berrien Springs 221, Centreville 245, Allegan 268 and Coloma 281. Delton Kellogg is hosting its annual DK Invitational at Gilmore Car Muse­ um this afternoon, Sept. 4. As the season really kicks into high gear, DK head coach Dale Grimes has some good news and bad news. The boys’ team has grown since last season in both depth and talent. He likes the competitive environment that is ere- * I j J8OG-no;.« Sed ■ibwc fAft h -n :r 7 jfi n* ■ ., v.V jm- k Brett Bremer Sports Editor I 1 > 1 I A 5 J f 1^; s .'« I I Slnil t\a'j3i T-f^'" (''Q.j^bfli iJx; ' ■; <K I ( Lsrt II , •» •5 •'! jiiJ del t- 01 J.r I I I I rI I I I {b;-! ■ • 54; I { J ’b) L?c. I •♦< ! « £ .11 b, i7(| .fr 1 .1 -.7 J* b >iC' J I t 1 4 •4 % .J' *>; * i• I I 4 4 i I' ) ' I u ‘-r * -yr- : , Hr. *. • I « > A?: I nr ’ i • ‘ 'i f '■-‘r. '■•’t » 1 J I r 4 TOfft > ? I i..* <;</1. *1 15,10' itr.’ I ] 1 k r fi”' b J2- r’ « 1 t • OP : •} 15? I "Ik* I V » •■'.44' a ' t 2T V■ 7^177 I k I f r I *!»• I« j«‘ aua J r 9 p . ET'*' 1 u^'Vi ..xair jirv’ Aa ■0 -*t -r. 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The ball mostly bounded through the box on the throw-ins safely, but it was always a Falcon on the other side collecting the ball. Eventually, the ball got outside to Falcon junior defender Leo Hayes who chipped a ball from the left side across the TK box. This time senior forward Landon Smith got a head on it to direct it back into the left side of the net for a 2-0 advantage. Even with a one goal lead, the Falcons started attempting to play some disciplined defense holding back in their end and forc­ ing TK to try and play a few more long balls rather than the short quick touches they’d been playing when the field was a bit more spread out. “Theyjustneedto win those 50/50balls,” Kiel said, “but part of the problem too is we’re coming out and we’re just playing the ball up. We got away from finding the feet and moving it. And and as soon as'you play it up and just start cleaning it out, it’s a recipe for the ball to come back in. “We we lost focus and concentration in a 15 minute spell in the second half that led ating. The bad news is that the girls* team is small. The DK ladies have yet to have enough finishers to earn a team score in a race this fall. Timmerman is in her third season running varsity cross country and is the team captain for the DK ladies. The team is looking forward to seeing junior Makayla Lutz improve in her second season after a great summer of conditioning practice. The DK girls’ team also has a couple juniors new to the team in Evelynn Coumeya and Riley Perley. Grimes said Coumeya is a hard worker and Perley shows no fear in practice or com­ petitions . The Panthers are also pleased to be adding freshman Olivia Vincent to the roster this fall who is bringing her wrestling mentality to practice and the starting line according to her coach. “This is a small team, but the girls have really bonded and supported each other tremendously so far this early season and I can see that they will be working to improve together for the remainder ofthe season,” Grimes said. On the boys’ side, Muday is a fouryear varsity runner and a team captain. He has been an All-Barry County Sec­ ond Team award winner in each of the past two seasons. Junior Landon Madden was first team all-county a year ago, with those honors coming on the heels of him qualifying for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals at the end ofhis first high school cross country season. His state finals time of 16:41 puts him seventh on the list of all-time fastest Panthers. He was also an all-conference award winner in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The DK team also returns senior Deegan Castaneda and the sophomore Hilton this fall. “Jace has put in a ton of work during the summer and competed in several 5K’s as well,” Grimes said of another one of his second team all-county runners. McCoy, Allersma, freshman Lucas Doubledee and Favreau are all guys looking to help the Panther team’s scoring throughout this season. The boys have big goals. Coach Grimes said the team is looking for­ ward to finishing better at all of its championship meets, the SAC Cham­ pionships, the Barry County Meet and regionals, and push for a spot in the state finals as a team. Thornapple Kellogg senior Gabe Gosselin (6) and West Catholic junior Constantin Zowodyny go up for a header in the midfield during the Falcons’ OK Gold Conference win over the Trojans Wednesday in Middleville. to set piece after set piece after set piece, where either we gave up a comer or a foul because we were just trying to boot it up. When we work the ball and are able to move it the way we do, side to side, side to side and ±en pick the the pace back up, that’s when we find success. That was the lapse.” TK hasn’t scored yet in conference play. The team played to a 0-0 draw at Wyoming to open the conference season Aug. 20, fell 1 -0 to visiting Wayland Monday with the Wildcats’ getting the game’s only goal on a penalty kick, and then came the shut out against the Falcons Wednesday. Outside of conference play, Kiel said he has liked the way his team has shared the scoring load so far this season. It wasn’t for a lack of chances Wednes­ day. The build-up, especially in the first half, did lead to some good charges on the Falcon goal. A chaige forward by senior defender Nathan Shoemaker, with some back and forth up the side from senior Oliver Lietz, eventually led to a shot by sophomore Carter Bowman. Later a long cross in from the right by Shoemaker clearedjunior Milo McCormick crashing towards the net, but found senior Diego Rodas running in be­ hind him. Rodas’ touch flicked a shot just wide of the left post. West Catholic’s keeper, senior Elliott Plum, was solid in net earning the shut out. He pulled a bounding ball away from the head of Bowman early in the second half, and he snagged a few other balls out of the air. Smith was back on the line to head away another chance by Bowman later in the second half. And a comer from senior Bowen Dykstra found Bowman’s head once late in the bailgame, but Plum was in position to make the save. Having things not go right in front of the STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30198-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Suzann Elaine Miller. Date of birth: 04/08/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Suzann Elaine Miller, died 05/19/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Elizabeth Miller, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/27/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Elizabeth Miller 10419 South M-66 Highway Nashville, Ml 49073 269-758-3334 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of The Lois Marie Bates Living Trust U/D/A February 19,2001, as Amended TO ALL CREDITORS: The Grantor, Lois Marie Bates (date of birth: August 11, 1936), who entered into a Trust Agreement whose principal place of administration is within Barry County, Michigan, died on December 17,2024. At this time, there is no Personal Representative of the Grantor’s Estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the Decedent are notified that all claims against The Lois Marie Bates Living Trust, dated February 19, 2001, as Amended, will be forever barred unless presented to Willo C. McGee, Trustee, within four months after the date of this publication notice. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Dated: September 4, 2025 The Lois Marie Bates Living Trust Dated February 19, 2001, as Amended Willo C. McGee, Trustee 11507 Lakeshore Drive Plainwell, Ml 49080 William K. Kriekard (P39475), Attorney 8051 Moorsbridge Road Portage, Ml 49024 (269) 323-3400 net on the defensive end is a bit ofa surprise with some good experience on the back line. Shoemaker has been a stand-out for the TK varsity defense for three seasons. Junior Brandon Velting joined the varsity for districts last season and has filled out the center back duo nicely with Shoemaker so far. Rodas, Dykstra, senior Peyton Foreman and junior Milo McCormick are some of the other key returnees for the TK team this fall, along with senior Gabe Gosselin who is back in the program after a year away. “They’re a good core foundation that allows us to have a good spine,” Kiel said. The Trojans will get a second shot at everyone in the conference this season. Grand Rapids Union is off to a 3-0 start in the league so far. South Christian is 2-0 in conference play. They are the only two conference teams without a loss in the OK Gold left this fall. I’m excited to get to play them all again. You know, that was part of±e conversation we were just having over after ±e game,” Kiel said Wednesday. There’s a lot we can do to still turn this around and have a sreat season. And this is probably one ofthe most complete teams I’ve coached... we would like to have one or two ofthose conference games, but now it’s the time to look at ±e challenges ahead and decide what are we gonna do as a team to set ourselves up for a success?” The TK boys head to South Christian in conference play this evening, Sept. 4, and will be on the road at Grand Rapids Union Sept 8. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on September 25, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dakota Chilton, unmarried man, as sole owner Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: June 28, 2024 Recorded on July 2, 2024, in Document No. 2024004845, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 72/100 Dollars ($179,756.72) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: The West 124 feet of the North 343 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 8 West Commonly known as 4250 Mud Lake Rd, Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as OwnerTrustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1570655 '9 ♦ ♦ (1 I I ♦ ♦ ♦ ' »• < 1 A t+- Fastest Panthers tick times under 19 minutes at Rustbuster 1 A' I •♦ ? 1 I c I IF fav Kt . < ( p I k< J The Trojans are off the schneid. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team got its first victory of the OK Gold Conference season Tuesday, outscoring Northview 2-1 at the home of the Wildcats in Grand Rapids. The Trojans started off the season with a 4-0 record outside ofthe OK Gold Confer­ ence and were without a win in their first three tries against conference foes. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team is now 1-2-1 in OK Gold play with Tuesday’s win and a 2-0 loss to visiting West Catholic inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Wednesday. From box to box, the Trojans were mostly stellar showing off touch throughout the levels both with the dribble and with pass to both stationary and moving targets in the loss to the Falcons last week. The issues Wednesday came back inside their own box for the Trojans. The Falcons showed a talent for deep throw-ins early on and eventually capitalized on a couple as TK struggled to clear the ball from its box. “We play significantly different than we we did last year,” Thomapple Kellogg head coach Andrew Kiel said. “We have much more, I’d say, ability to move up the stages on the pitch. You know, we’ve been working really hard on that this year andj ust making sure we have our shape and being able to move the ball in the appropriate spaces in the correct way. And so, the first half we did a really great job of that” “We we did some poor defending and it allowed them to score and sit back and that makes it a challenge to go, and that’s how the game went” A year ago the Trojans mostly relied on set pieces and long throw-ins to create scoring chances, and that was the way the Falcons made things happen Wednesday. It was a long throw into the TK box with around 18 minutes to play in the first half that led to the first Falcon goal. The ball bounced around a bit in front ofthe TK net and had Trojan keeper Jeremiah Cramer skittering this way and that to try and catch up to it. Falcon freshman midfielder Nick Marcotte tried to direct the ball on goal once and eventually it found the foot of senior midfielder Griffin \yn who touched it into the net. About 15 minutes into the second half, sH ^SBOt <4 9 Thursday, September 4, 2025 fi-oians playing better than early Gold mark may indicate It a THE HASTINGS BANNER I 1 �f I I I 10 Thursday, September 4, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com r 1" Saxons get county’s lone win in week one, at TK Brett Bremer . Sports Editor ,'S- ’ i* /« t There were heroics and heartbreak in the final second in Middleville Thursday as Hastings sophomore kicker Cooper Hokanson booted a 33-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Saxons a 31 -29 win over the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. The heartbreak came a little earlier around the rest of the county as Lake­ wood, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley all suffered lopsided losses in their 2025 varsity football season openers. It’s back to the drawing board this week for the local teams as many of them look to regroup. The Trojans’ last win over the Saxons came in 2019. The ballgame Thursday was the closest one during that stretch. TK will look to bounce back against an 0-1 Hamilton Hawkeye team that fell to St. Johns in its season opener. That bailgame will kick off Friday at 7 p.m. in Hamilton. Hastings will play its home opener Friday against non-conference foe Williamston in the final tune-up for the Saxons before the start of the In­ terstate-8 Athletic Conference season. Williamston took a close victory over the Saxons in Williamston a year ago and trounced Lansing Catholic in its opener last week 46-14. Lakewood and Benton Harbor will both be playing for their first victory of the season Friday as the Vikings play host to the Tigers at Unity Field. The Tigers are chasing their first points after being shut out by Battle Creek Central in week one. Lakewood scored once in its season opener against Godwin Heights, but eventually the Wolverines kept scoring and Lakewood never found the end zone again. It is a similar situation in Allegan Friday as Delton Kellogg hits the road to face another set of Tigers. Perennial Southwestern Athletic Conference power Constantine topped the Delton Kellogg Panthers in a SAC crossover last week, and now the Panthers will look to bounce back against an Allegan team that fell 21 -7 to Plainwell in week one. Maple Valley fell in its first bailgame under new head coach Mitchell Mc­ Clintock in week one and now faces the LOCAL STANDINGS Hastings Delton Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Thornapple Kellogg INTBBnrE-8 RHiLEnC CONFERENCE Coldwater Harper Creek Hastings Jackson Northwest Marshall Parma Western Pennfield w. .1 *. z s 1 Mj ■ • > .1 G I 1 > * ? • ( . I I 3 4 K 3 {sr J J 4» t X r .' 4 * k J 4«' ' X t «,• :.7 •'J .4 I I* •- i ! u » A V 'ir >-* e i. $ I ’ 1 >v I A I tall task of hosting the defending Big 8 Conference champions from Union City Friday. The Chargers took down Parchment in week one. Here is a round-up of last week’s local varsity football action: Hastings 31, Thornapple Kellogg 29 The “white out” turned into an av­ alanche coming down the hill on the eastern side of Bob White Stadium Thursday night. The Saxon student section, clad all in white, hurried its way to the track and sang the fight song with the Hastings varsity football team near the comer of the end zone at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Sophomore kicker Cooper Hokanson booted a 33yard field goal as time expired to give Hastings a 31 -29 victory over Thomap­ ple Kellogg in week one of the 2025 football season. Each team had just one defensive stop all evening long. The Trojans’ came when the Saxons decided to punt the ■VIgTilV; X^rT"9»J e^St?; Eaiife* ■ ..•«5 PLAYOFF w L 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 w 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 L 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 POINTS 50 0 0 0 0 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 L 0 0 0 1 1 1 Wins 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CONFERENCE Losses 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vue* 11 i r _ ■' —rr >•— «* . w *t , CONFERENCE CONFERENCE LOSSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BIG 8 CONFBIBVGE w L Quincy Springport Union City Bronson Maple Valley Reading Sand Creek Stockbridge 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 t 1 1^ r>!* f Hastings sophomore kicker Cooper Hokanson lines up for the game­ winning field goal with one second left on the clock in Middleville Thursday, Aug. 28. Hokanson hit a 33-yard field goal as time expired to give the Saxons a 31-29 win over Thornapple Kellogg. I 155" > WINS M i *- 4 I A’ 4»r J _______ r I I V t* z 1 CVIBl BfA ACnVITIES CONFBOCE WHin a 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 L 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r* t I i The Saxons’ Trevin Russel maneuvers through the line with the football as lineman Trapper Reigler helps lead the way and Thornapple Kellogg’s Camden Peter makes a diving attempt at bringing him to the turf Thursday. SOUIHWESTHIN ffllEnC CONFBIBICE fflUEY w 1 1 1 1 0 0 L 0 0 0 0 1 1 CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X ’X* i k I t t I i r P ! Photos by Brett Bremer I 1 e * y I 9 I I 3 ball away and run off the final seconds of the half. The Saxons’ was as little more significant. With the Trojans driving in for what they hoped to be a game-sealing score in the closing minutes, the Saxons’ Connor Cosme made a step at TK quarterback Micah Dock who was running an option to the left. Cosme darted back outside as Dock let his pitch fly, and swatted it up in the air. The ball bounced on the turf, and Cosme pounced on it with 2:34 to go in the game at the Saxon 12-yard-line. “As soon as that happened, I went back and 1 said to [Cooper] I hate to do this to you,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “You need to warm up your leg. We might have to kick it. “So, yeah, that turnover was a young man [Cosme] that we are very fond of him. He is a first year player for us. He’s a tough kid. He is just figuring things out and learning the position and he played well tonight. He stepped at the quarterback, made him pitch it, and then stepped back and tipped it. And then it was bouncing around and it kind of came up forward to him and he jumped on it. It was a heck of a play. We do practice the cat and the mouse on the option, and he played it really well.” The Saxons had 88 yards to go to the end zone, trailing 29-28 at the time. With Hokanson, a two-year varsity soccer player and new football player kicking for the first time this fall, moving the ball 72 yard towards the end zone enough. “My dad first brought up the idea, and 1 was hesitant as a freshman,” Hokanson said of trying out to be the football kick­ er. “My cousin Mickey Jiles decided he wanted to come out and kick, so I let him have it. When he graduated I decided to fill those big shoes. I went in there and just kicked it away. “1 showed up to all the summer practic­ es, all the two-a-days, as much as I can. I play soccer so it is a little hard, but I stay after practice and I kick some up there.” He said there is a little bit of a dif­ ference on the swing between a soccer kick and a football field goal kick, but that he hasn’t found football kicking too difficult yet. Thomapple Kellogg took a 15-8 lead in the bailgame on a nine-yard touch- >I i' down run by senior Zach Eldridge with just over seven minutes to play in the first half and held a lead from then on until Hokanson’s kick sailed through the middle of the uprights in the dark sky. Eldridge scored two touchdowns on the night, also diving across the goal­ line from six yards out a minute into the fourth quarter. The TK two-point run by junior Jack Smith following that touchdown had the Trojans in front by two scores, 29-20. Hastings answered with a seven-play, 72-yard drive that ended in a three-yard touchdown run by Trevin Russell, and a two-point conversion run, with 7:25 to play in the game. Hastings was within 29-28 after those eight points were added to the board. The big play on that drive was a fourth-down pass from quarter­ back Mason Tossava to a diving Spencer Wilkinson that moved the ball from the TK 24-yard-line to the three, keeping the drive alive. Wilkinson had the wind knocked out of him crashing to the turf to make the catch on a ball that at first glance looked like it was too offtarget for Wilkinson to ever catch up to, as Tossava had to fire it rolling to his right. “Every play in the second halfwe were grinding. Grinding, grinding, grinding every play,” Tossava said. “It was a good job by everybody. I am so proud of these guys.” TK opened the scoring with a 19-yard touchdown run by junior Debo Robinson and a Mason Chivis extra-point kick. Hastings moved in front on its one first quarter drive that culminated in a one-yard TD run by Russell. A Cardale Winebrenner two-point run put the Sax­ ons ahead 8-7 for a bit. TK answered that with Eldridge’s first touchdown run early in the second quarter. Dock ran in the two-point try for a 15-8 TK lead. Hastings answered with a four-yard • touchdown run by Winebrenner, but TK. came right back with a 90-yard kick­ off return for a touchdown by Maddox VanEngen. The two teams went into the half with TK in front 21-14. Hastings got within 21-20 on a fouryard TD run by Russell, which was the only score of the third quarter. See SAXONS on 11 , I i t J 4 I I *• ' - r i ! ' I r'*" II .‘■t ft-. ■ nT-.. I ) 1 tr' J i; 1 ** >* ' -1' . f' i' I I 1 I . •. J • W ( I > 4A ... P !• f f * t I ► si ftlU*”’ i fO' * -■' "..^rl.'f^ * M I i i I /’ r b» I i «« a- r 1^1 <.*■ A * • ► vH 1 I .' Ja: R ■ & u t I . 1 J •« I <1- T' :c -t * ’"( r^ -* r-fi 7 .Ilir •*' I n 0' i f » r ■' r, u . >aAb^i I f r uVt4^* / «w , > i^e. ' J u t •- ? f) J. JI .rfWJCtS/'*'"* A < I 'r; - r** k« j'’' '’'rf i I# r 1 J !» I I mi. I I J J fW (R I -1 J - ji: ’ 1 I 1 I J' hflri. I I J I Lh/Cf a ft^ * W: ! fi /fi bitf 5 nt , 1 r* *1 H ! ’’-Rd^irr I ■5 •1 £ I «,sfl F4. ^^9 * mJ 'lE^- "tW3I>?31 ndoai ads F. 6 1 Wb * ft • ’s Ir Oc J: IJ'iH J? I t «r /: F< fI 4? Wi rfc I I I /-*■ : V 1 ■ n X>’ : ’p I = ’I Ik k, .. ..'. . . 5.eis _\W‘rr < t' ^.. Hr- • 122^* .UL. ’ < .b r • Ti R-* gcfrn ’ jirr! 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The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special p *5 1 ;^,A\ » •>w» ,w rr jj i 4 J^B3C*S3lii Kt p? ■ J w .^7* J > Vi ■s? ’MH •St r*JSk *< % 4 assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs f > k s (including administrative costs, which is the amount of the assessment roll. The amounts assessed against each I property will be $785.28 for parcels subject to a full assessment & $392.64 for parcels subject to a half assessment. IPr- f r- The term of the special assessment will be six years (2026 through 2031 inclusive). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor have further reported to the Township Board * • •_ n S’*:* I* .*-■.4 kj»‘ V ^v»- ti that the assessment against each parcel of land within the district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against -A 4 all parcels of land in each district as the benefit to such parcels bear to the total benefit to all parcels of land in each 4 i^a “O' Im bl •r “ XT •*'*' ■ 1 a' ’ L . ♦ • special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Johnstown Township Board will meet at the Johnstown Township Hall, . eFiik ’ .V J ..*J *? I =r*T-*<i- f 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Michigan on Wednesday, September 10. 2025. at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of re­ 11 t viewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll and confirming the roll as submitted, revised or amended. The assessment roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of I regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his/ her agent, may appear in person at 1 i* J i’.* A "jzJ d I AlSX'flk -I = • and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file i written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the speaal .1 .n * n I The owners or any person having an interest in real property who protests in writing at or before the hearing may file a g ^’•i’ c I his/her objection in writing with the Johnstown Township Clerk before the close of the hearing on the assessment roll. '-oy' c ,’i - I I I • (, r.i I' it assessment roll, as provided by law. .................. Johnstown Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing V K F . j hili' r 1 I v. a- Upon four (4) days' notice to the Township Clerk. j Johnstown Township < fl t \ ’T, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy. Battle Creek, Ml 49017 H V Sheri Babcock, Clerk I « X f I ft I .it A* 1 if ..A f ♦ ♦ I U H k I' '1 f i ;dr (269) 721-9709 t e' I >4 1 1’ Slit Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll including all properties located within the Mill Lake I> ‘W’-' I 1 I 1 Ld ^^1 Ml •* *. ’ I •’ r I t) C4 i3? I JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MILL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 J r »' ’ the hearing to protest the special assessment or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, CONFERENCE ■A VW of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk. The total project cost is $64,000 Coloma Galesburg-Augusta Lawton Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Saugatuck I I ■di !*' Olivet Portland Ionia Lakewood Lansing Catholic Charlotte Lansing Sexton Eaton Rapids I * I f USTQE w Grand Rapids Catholic Central Holland Christian Northview East Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills Thornapple Kellogg / • 9 CONFERENCE OR Black £r ’k 9 * I FOOTBALL \\\\ 1'^ J f 1 I I f I >1 'V k X �sT . ’ft. >4 1 i ? i5 I JkJ □ I 1 $ a&'W' J Wk l*"\ i'k' I <« Htrin •''TX. SAXONS / -J 1 X rc *■" iJ- I >4?- < 1 J J I ■jo^ Bnrwi'p 9 I >» *• T, ««T. I al.l ! i8e 1 V Russell closed the night wi± 17 rushes for 88 yards and had one 54-yard recep­ tion. Tyler Frazer had 12 rushes for 71 yards and had two big catches too for 35 yards. Wilkins had two receptions for 56 yards. Winebrenner closed his night with ten carries for 39 yards. Tossava was 5-of-7 passing the ball for 134 yards. “They were changing things up,” Murphy saidoftheTK offense. “They’re big and physical and moved us, and they changed ±ings up enough that we were having a hard time figuring out their rhythm. It didn’t put us on our heels, but it made us guess. We were wondering where the ball was going to go. They did a really nice job of mixing things up.” Malachi VanEngen had three rushes for 72 yards, and Robinson closed his night wi± seven carries for 58 yards to lead the TK attack. Smi± rushed five times for 41 yards and Eldridge had five carries for 21 yards. The Saxons never let Dock break free. He had ten carries for six total yards on the night, and was 2-of-3 passing for 19 yards. Eliot Neff was on the receiving end of both those Dock completions. Constantine 40, Delton Kellogg 6 The highlight came early on Thursday night for ±e Delton Kellogg varsity football team. Trailing Constantine 8-0 on the open­ ing quarter, and wi± the Falcons holding possession near midfield to star their second drive, DK managed a defensive touchdown for its only points ofthe night in a 40-6 loss to the visiting Falcons. Sophomore defensive end Mason Ferris jarred the ball loose from a Falcon ball-carrier, and the first one to really notice it bounding around in the Constantine backfield was the Panthers’ Tucker Tack from back in his safety position. Tack came flying up from the defensive backfield to the offensive backfield to scoop it up and went 36 yard for a touchdown. The Falcons answered with a quick two-play drive for a touchdowns, re­ covered an onside kick and then scored again on a punt return. The Falcons r.A,& jowttrt E r J ; K' 41 s M ?i>r 3 7iJ ♦’ f ** • V » i~. I ■ -'1% i . See -1 » k ^4^ c ■ “I < baiE I' ; i :j' > h r, ft ft -* 4 -A' s• "S.-s ',s -•.V hl' iV iWli I .*r J '. .4'^ rzu--4. * 5 f •• *.4 . jp J ) Vil* 1 a M '7 ?1 i*. 7 'in .-C ?5. 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'4* ?■ JSEg h I. i ■•Wlx K‘\>?- M* '/i'vy-TT ■ i iI ►s'* st k n r>r:i I / T'f' •.L.. • A ■KI S'*. ■ w II 1J 4^’ • I *!* r I I I -vi,.. » k •i • I J4 (• -Js-'’'ii <r-: ' Uytx. ’5 "• ."' i I I I I u___ f • ? f V?$!.k f .7 *• '.'c V •n ss •rs Mi , -«.<vr 5 t^nr »* * ' A ‘•‘f, ' :k-. Z *’k r^* I fC , . I5 > .•u'f L ! ’ * ‘ f ' > ' ! 1 U‘ r- A rmt* •k t eventually lead 24-6 at the half and then adding two more third-quarter touchdowns. Brody Godfrey rushed nine times for 180 yards for the Falcons and caught two passes for 73 yards and another touchdown. Cooper McGee had eight rushes for 29 yards and a touchdown. Falcon quarterback Braden Bienz was 4-for-4 passing for 88 yards and two touchdowns. The Falcons had 366 yards of offense with 276 on the ground and 90 passing. The Delton Kellogg offense struggled to get much going. The Panthers had 78 yards of total offense, gaining 79 yards rushing and losing one in the passing game. Godwin Heights 38, Lakewood 8 The Vikings moved the football, just not all the way into the end zone often enough Thursday as the Lakewood varsity football team fell 38-8 to visit­ ing Godwin Heights in week one of the football season. It was an 8-8 ballgame at the half, and the Vikings felt like they should have been in much better shape on the scoreboard at that point. The first Lakewood drive lasted 17 plays over nearly nine minutes, but the Vikings came away with no points. The Wolverine defense held at the fouryard-line. A ten-play drive resulted in the lone Lakewood touchdown of the night, and then the Vikings missed a field goal before the half. The Wolverines went on a 30-0 run in the second halt to take the win. “We got first downs on every drive, but got worn out,” Lakewood head coach Tim Swore said. “We have to be better emotionally in tough situations. We are building things the right way and not compromising. We started three seniors and need to keep building depth at all the positions, so we can be better later in games. “We did a lot of good things on film, but simply have to be tougher mentally and emotionally.” Saranac 34, Maple Valley 6 Maple Valley was within 14-6 at the half, but couldn’t move the football well enough to keep pace with Saranac Continued from Page 10 s t 1 11 Jr i. < Thursday, September 4, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com F 'i k I J *»• /% A W •> ♦•4 •' ” 1 ■ la ew** t *> Thornapple Kellogg senior Zach Eldridge dives for the end zone as he is hit by Hastings’ Jack Webb (left) and Spencer Wilkins (right) early in the fourth quarter Thursday in Middleville. Eldridge’s six-yard touchdown run pushed TK in front 29-20 at the time. Hastings rallied for a 31-29 victory over the final 11 minutes. fler filled the stat sheet with 14 tackles and forced a fumble in his first full high school game as a sophomore, in a new but important position. He was injured as a freshman. Alex Shepard also had 14 tackles for the Lions. Dayton Hillard and Kaiden Myers also recovered fumbles and Jackson Burpee and Dalton Emery had interceptions for the Lion team, McDonald closed his night with three receptions for 47 yards. Saranac meanwhile did all right mov­ ing the ball on the ground, rushing for 276 yards. Gabe Webb led the way with 19 carries for 122 yards. He had two touchdown runs., one in each half. Silas Mulnix got the scoring start­ ed with a one-yard TD pass to Kyle Jackson a minute into the second quarter for Saranac. The lead went to 14-0 on an eight-yard TD run by Webb with 3:36 to go in the first half. In the second half Saranac got a ten-yard TD run from Brayden Alderink, Webb’s second TD run, and a late 36-yard touch­ down pass from Urijah Perow to Landin Barker. in the second half of ±e season opener Thursday in Saranac. The host Saranac squad scored a 35-6 win over the visiting Lions in the first bailgame for new Maple Valley varsity head coach Mitchell McClintock. The Lions got their only points on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Darren Carpenter to Teegen McDonald with a little over a minute to go in the first half. The Lions managed just 77 yards of offense on the night though. Carpenter closed the bailgame 9-of-26 passing for 71 yards. The Lions were held to six total rushing yards. “They had a lot of size up front that made it a tough first matchup for our un­ derclassmen lineman,” McClintock said. :”We had two scores get called back and they scored a garbage time TD late, so I do not think the score was necessarily reflective of the game. We forced a lot of turnovers, but failed to capitalize or get the offense going.” “We need to work on our run game; both game-planning and fundamental­ ly.” Defensively, (free safety) Nolan Hoe- <Ui<? J’ - ... V V f ( ? '• ♦ — x.r^. —• F * I <. iX^ ! 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I I ) wflW A J * - -< t t I «r I r IT >* f-’ X : I k 4 ] I I ■---- * ll Sa' ssssiimi »«tem ! *-r» :r JI 111 ~ H '■s'i I $ , 1 .< I IT' t X> —BBUnMIni ; 1 1 1 ’ t X 11 * WV4 a I • •Ut’ f? ssr V .• £ T— *•» 1 •v* I . ’ «•» - r' t. Kim Nigro and Mark Bushhouse of Grand Rapids-based Williams Architects help provide an overview of a study for a new fire station during a presentation at the Odessa Township Board of Trustees meebng Monday, Sept 6 Ptioto by Dennis Mansfield Riverwalk Lofts developers purchase site in Middleville « 9 li i a ) Ji Not everyone is seemingly in favor with plans by the Village of Lake Odessa and its Downtown Envelopment Authority board to expand its bound­ aries and eliminate a sunset date from a village ordi nance that helped establish the DDA two decades ago. Members of the Lake Odessa Village Council and DDA board hosted a joint informational meeting Thursday. Sept. 4, at the Page Memorial Building lo discuss a proposal to expand the boundaries of the DDA's current tax increment financing, or TIF. plan and whether to eliminate the sunset dale which calls for the DDA lo be dissolved as of Dec. 31. At a special meeting on Feb. 28, courwil members voted lo extend the sunset date lo Dec. 31 to give officials more lime lo draft a new development plan and long-term resolution to the DDA's future. When it was created in 2005, interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow said the DDA was set up as a 20-ycar plan to assist businesses within the village’s downtown district. "We're coming to the end of that," he said, adding that the list of accomplishments through the DDA “are significant” and “the list is long.” According to Guetschow, the list includes obtaining three grants to fund facade improvement proj I n ^4 I k* V J Molly Macleod Editor 1 >1 I J Barry County could soon see another multi-unit housing development in the works along the banks of the Thomapple River after Bastings Riverwalk Lofts developers CopperRock Construction purchased 36 Stale Street in Middleville last month. The 2.58-acrc riverfront lot has sat vacant for years in downtown Middleville. Last year. Village of Middleville council members voted to rczonc the property to “transitional industrial.” The lol is also marked as a Redevelopment Readv site. Grand Rapids-based CopperRock Construction's senior development specialist Greg Taylor explained the company hopes to construct multi-family attainable housing at the site in Middleville. “I'm here relative to the 42-unit attainable mulli-family project that we are proposing for the 36 Stale Street site,” Taylor said at the Aug. 26 village council meeting. Preliminary development would include two, three-story apart­ ment buildings. In total, it would include around 42 units. “Coincidentally, it’s about a 42,()0()-squarc-foot development that our architects have indicated would be necessary for the scope of the project,” Taylor said at the Tuesday, Aug. 12 village council meeting. “It would probably take about 15 months to fully develop if' r «• 11flMWfl I ■ A i iF ■ r I:’ « I Sflffl I a CXtpMfll * !■««* 4. I ccts. "I think we arc the only municipality that was awarded three grants through that program,” he said. “That was significant at that lime.” Guetschow said the DDA's goals for the future include creating unique spaces within the downtown area, helping build community pride and business development initiatives. While the expansion of the current district wouldn't create a financial windfall for the DDA, he added funds could be used to get grants that would then be used lo pay for future projects. “In doing that, in expanding that area, it would be in effect creating a second TIF,” he said, “It’s not like we're expecting to capture a lol of tax dollars. “Bul, the main purpose is not to capture added tax dollars. More, it's to help plan for future dcvelopmcnt. However, the idea of the DDA capturing more lax dollars wasn't supported by all of those attending 'F ' • •— .1 . ■■BE I (• •w I c* "•w-Ti T Staff Writer t. V. Ah-a .M Dennis Mansfield k fl See STATION on 4 r *■•1^ County official expresses concern over DDA plan r <- The members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees and local residents finally learned of the potential price tag for a new fire station, and for some, the news may have led to a case of sticker shock. Representatives from Grand Rapids-based Williams Architects headlined a presentation at the Monday. Sept. 8. Odessa Township Board of Trustees meet­ ing on a potential plan for a new 18,7(X>*square*foot station house for the Lake Otkssa Fire Department at an estimated cost of just less than JI2 million, if it were built in 2027. The total would reportedly irKreasc by 4 percent annually after that. 3 fl •-t s including 5100,000 for a new roof; • Safety and access issues related lo the station house being located adja­ cent to railroad tracks; and • Growing needs show a need for larger apparatus bays, as well as liv­ ing and support spaces for staff. “These are the kind of things that have driven the department lo do this study,” Nigro said. Township officials believe they already have the site for a new fire station - a I O-acre parcel owned by the township located just cast of the Odessa Township Hall on M-50, just west of the Village of Lake Odessa. The lead planner for Williams, Mark Bushhouse, said the site allows for two points of access lo M-50, Currendy, the LOFD operates out of a pole-style building reportedly constructed in the late 1970s on First Street, just cast of Fourth Avenue, in the Village of Lake Odessa. But, according to local officials, the ftre station is nearing the end of its usable life, and its age and state of disrepair make it difficult, if not impossible in some cases, for the local fire department to meet newer sute regulations. Kim Nigro, project manager with Williams Architects, said a new fire station is needed for several other reasons, as well, including: • The township doesn't own the existing ftre bam or have control over its future; • The facility needs “major repairs,” Gregg Guelschow, interim manager for the Village of Lake Odessa, outlines a plan to expand DDA boundaries at a Sept 4 informational meeting Photos by Ocnnts MamflflM the informational meeting. Ionia County Treasurer Judith Clark said the loss of revenue to DDA districts has forced the county to seek approval for special­ ized millages, such as for senior and veteran services, as well as local road projects. “These individual millages become more important, but (DDA captures) hurt that,” Clark said. “I've got townships that can't even get a millage passed. We have to figure out what we can and cannot do al the county See LOFTS on 3 See CONCERN on 3 I I t I w J • A A- I A 4 ■.ra a ’J ■ Si I? • 1 *> I ■ I *- 1.1/ I A * i>t .r • - ■.» - . lilHIII. -ll I • •*• s / '.: ) rt B ir I r h . 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I. strong and we believe she is Rebekah Condon succeeds Colette ready to lead the department Condon Scrimger, who is retirin through what is sure to be a after 13 years as health offi­ challenging few years.” cer and 27 years with BEDHD, and Condon said she is honored to be will lead the department’s efforts to stepping into her new role and build protect and improve the health of on the strong foundation already residents across Barry and Eaton established at the BEDHD. counties. “Public health is fundamentally According to the announcement, about serving our community,” Con­ Condon brings more than four years don said. “I look forward to listening, of leadership experience at BEDHD, learning, and working alongside resi­ most recently serving as operations dents to address the health challenges manager for two years. In that role, we face together. she oversaw budget planning, finance “While the work ahead won’t al­ operations and daily department ftinctions. ways be easy, I believe in what we can A Barry County resident, Condon accomplish together when we com­ lives in Middleville with her husband, bine proven strategies with strong Ryan, and their two daughters. community partnerships,” she added. “The board agreed that Rebekah For more information on the has the right knowledge, skills, abil­ BEDHD, persons may visit online at ities and leadership characteristics barryeatonhealth.org. DM HastingsBanner.com WWW BBT* if t You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. Group Your Community Connection • t r* •• » > '•J. J Hl >* & <r • 6! - - I 1 .'A' H w 9 > f 5 I I 9 I ■J Ai Az' rrr; it. .n^ •r. )w I • _ i. ■■Jl! 4 , J i; M <r I k / 4 J J ^•r •V’' s * p J I i .1' Z' ; s i iSj YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. i1 ‘>' J i i The YMCA of Barry County’s new facility features state-of-the-art classrooms and other spaces to house programs for both preschoolers and school-age students. 1 I <4^ e-I‘ 1 '■ -4tC^* ,« I 1 I YMCA to hold ribbon-cutting for new facility 3 * / a' *" f .r * J.W I '»*' I* ( Jayson Bussa butjng Writer * ✓ & ■ » * •4 J The YMCA of Barry County will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week to mark the opening of its new facility. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17,at 11 a,m.at23501roquoisTrail, across from the organization’s home base of Camp Algonquin. The new building effectively expanded the YMCA’s cam­ pus in that comer of Hastings. The facility opened last month and houses the YMCA’s Y Time Programs. These include a preschool for children ages 2/2 to 5, along with school-age programming for kindergarten through fifth grade. School-age services cover before- and after-school care, no-school­ day programming during the academic year and summer. The programs emphasize nature-based learning, making use ofthe site’s outdoor areas and trails. Enrollment currently includes 13 students in the preschool, with space for 11 more, and 28 students in the school- 9i j ■<■ t r• ♦ ir • • f V ' , r . 1-^ I t f 1 5 > 1 4 4 *** J it ,1’ 4 I I i* > J y- I r -*■ "if • fn. j f .r«»- i 'M i JI * I *t / -• *9 I Young students of the YMCA of Barry County's Y-Time program walk down a trail located near its new facility at 2350 Iroquois Trail in Hastings. I ♦ I 1 U* • • La/.'P' • I r tI .jiOL*'' I - J I Courtesy photos • j'i i L-* « ,'t' - . » I « I I I a 'Jfi* i .A ’ •1 ’ f*. * age program, which has capacity for 22 «I Li •Of • additional participants. 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LLC All Rights Reserved Printed in the U.S. I •1^ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * ; ’t (I I •b *d 1 J14^ k �«l V.. >■ * Kt 1^ *. T' ')k I X L • V1 al Ik. V t 4’ t r r ■ dwriftu i -^1 3 Thursday, September 11, 2025 the hashngs banner www.HastingsBanner.com j 1 \ ♦ I * ' ’ J k'J* I ? 4 f* V I I Township board to seek legal opinion on DDA, wind turbine ordinance -* f i < u .'i? ’I J 4 VI ii V 4 \ f <\ Fk M *»■ I ‘’•5X- x>. F* E.** ’ X a 4.' * ■'<1 J ♦ L 1 •f -It X A u J J 9 i a 't *r> 7 A- nr> ' V t ♦» 1 ri';. ;xx,’'rx'’»' wr « ♦ ’I, I ■8' I I i tI ■>» I « K r 4 a I I » r < > ib» % <' 4 X -sr A 9 r 5.*- 1 i 't 4 1 A ■M « I L X r > <• i I •< r-— 1i — t. ij For the most part, members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees didn’t have a lot to say during a joint informational meeting with the Lake Odessa Village Council and its Down­ town Development Authority board on Thursday, Sept. 4. But, that’s about to change. Township Superx isor Gary Secor agreed with a recommendation by Township Treasurer Sharon Rohr­ bacher at the board’s regular meeting Monday, Sept. 8, to consult with legal counsel and issue a letter to the village regarding the proposed expansion of the DDA’s tax increment financing plan, or TIF, as well as the possible elimination of a sunset date from the original ordinance that established the DDA in 2005 (see related story on page 1). Secor added that he had “some real concerns” about the potential loss of revenue to the DDA at a time when the tow nship is discussing building a new fire station. According to Secor, one option to explore would be whether the village and DDA would be open to share reve­ nues from the original TIF district with the township, or whether the township will opt out of the new, expanded boundaries of the TIF district. Rohrbacher said the township could also ask for village and DDA officials to honor the intent of the sunset date, Mb c. a V J 5 •A > F '• i R♦ ‘ 1 'Sb.. Ik ’ 'W. ' i » > \ u '■ I i 7 J' I >.« b 'Wi ’ i 'W T ♦ »I & r i’^ r. i % **' s 1 A 4 ** J a r I a: w •<?;: • , 4 ■'4 u I ; I r J I ♦r I 1' *♦ E J < r Sb •} <p^ I* r I rj. / '■’^ I J J J •3;-. '^r r 9 I 1 J i I J ,jiLL 'J which would effectively dissolve the DDA at the end of the year, with the village then re-establishing the DDA with a new ordinance. She said the “clean-slate approach” would allow the township to opt out of the DDA completely, avoiding any future losses in property tax revenue. The letter from the township would be presented to the village prior to the Lake Odessa council’s next meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept, 15. The coun­ cil meeting is set to include a public hearing on the DDA. A second public hearing is tentatively set for Nov. 17. “The intent is to stay in communica­ tion, to keep the lines of communica­ tion open between the village and the township,” Rohrbacher said. But, the DDA isn’t the only subject township officials will be seeking to learn more about when consulting with legal counsel. They’ll also be looking to explore any options the township might have in regards to its ordinance on permitting wind turbine projects. “It’s all going to end up with the state anyway,” Rohrbacher said. “(But) there are some options. We don’t have to sit back on our hands.” The township board has already scheduled a closed, executive session at its next regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 6, to discuss any legal advice on its options regarding the DDA and wind turbine permitting ordinance. “There are some things that need to be looked at,” Secor said. Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer 'C DO YOU REMEMBER? « f.1 I •^oee < ’I r’ 4 I' .i fi 1 1 c J I* I t r • 7. E ii u t J •I * n A> *» I I I I 1 b 4 Hastings Banner compositors pose for a photo in 1906. At that time, The Sanner office was located at 152 W. State Street in Hastings. Before modern printing advancements, compositors assembled each letter of metal type used on every newspaper page, making a "form” used for mass printing. This photo is part of the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography at the University of Michigan. Courtesy photo Continued from Page 1 from groundbreaking.” CopperRock recently broke ground on a 135-unit complex along the river in Hastings, as well. Taylor added that the development firm would use a sim­ ilar model for the Middleville project, albeit, on a smaller scale. “We’re very open to exploring other ways to integrate this project with other village amenities, whether it be a walking path or anything else along the riverside to help attract people downtown,” he said. “We're excited and ready to mobilize on that.” “We feel we’ve got a lot of positive A 6 I i » »r-« . 1 «5 / k •iBi^ J •p I ^-4 I .. E <r *k ■ 7’ ’ R; f l. t <» / 1 1 r & *' 1 1 *(" I 'f I( I ?» 1 f Tf— <cii T I - ■ '■ * 9^ ?J u f I • I I <4 >. r i! / 9 I I OtJ • r« CONCERN ■ ti J .1 •. r kt I U 7 I lA Continued from Page 1 ( r* ?' i'/ ■ V I1 , 4I i <* : i i T. lb ,lrn ;r:r^' t v' i».fF'A^iT n'ii I <• J <» . :nra9 T I □ij.i Bi ^-4^. 1 "f:,, I ns > I iWrigi i I .I*. 4*- f y kt’i #s n s t A X : V't'J '? i /.Ji, I-? _ Yfi ? » * I '• H' .1' • 4 J S I —1 ^b»bk t ■ f r I' ■o e a J 9 i*''’ I If I II *•4 I u* ! J t t « ) J » ■ ri I <4 f t ;ii ■J ftV J f T - ‘loq ■ at 1 I 4 J f f s#' 1: y 4 1 'if :!. .i » 1 1 i •» h « *2 : f » J >’f bt't' b V Ji^TEb’ f)j n J-J r; RO' ’ 41 AS ‘0 i Ik » Lake Odessa village and DDA officials discuss the benefits of plans to expand the DDA's tax incremental financing plan, or TIF, and the possible elimination of a sunset date at an informational meeting Sept. 4 at the Page Memorial Building. Two more public hearings are set for Sept. 15 and tentatively for Nov. 17. I M I* r* ’F ' € A 5 f i -'Hl yuah tjf V f 5 level,” she added. ”The DDA needs to consider that.” Odessa Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher said the township is hurt by the loss of captured tax revenue, while already paying for fire, ambu­ lance and election services that are also provided to the village. So, with all of that, we’re also looking to build a fire station,” she said. Rohrhacher added, when having to go to voters for a bond or millage request, ballot language related to the DDA often confuses voters. She said it can also cause townships to seek higher levy rates to counter the loss of tax revenue to entities like the DDA or due to the effect of the slate’s Headlee Amendment, which effectively rolls back tax rates when property values rise faster than inflation. “We’re losing votes because of that capture by the DDA,” Rohrbacher said. “I love a beautiful town, but we also need to be able to buy turnout gear (for firefighters).” Guetschow said the township and other taxing units do have options, such as “opting out” of the new TIF district and negotiating to share rev- enue captured from the original TIF plan. One other option, according to Guetschow, would be for officials to keep the sunset date in place, which would effectively dissolve the DDA at year’s end. Then, village officials could recreate the DDA with the pas­ sage of a new ordinance. At that point, the township could opt out of the entire DDA plan. “I can tell you I look at the dollars as well,” Guetschow said. “We have to make the same analysis on our own.” Local officials and residents will have at least two more chances to express their opinions and concerns over the DDA plans. The village coun­ cil will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting that starts at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, with a second pub­ lic hearing tentatively set for Nov. 17. iA 1 think we’ve had some good discussions,” said Village President Karen Banks. “And, I think we have options for future discussions. AA Let’s keep the lines of communication open.” To view documents on the proposed development plan and boundary adjustment, persons may visit die Village of Lake Odessa website at lakeodessa.org. t :! 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Developers will present a prelim­ inary site plan to the council in the coming weeks. “We look forward to continuing to work closely with all of you and Middleville to create a successful and hopefully a project that will be a catalyst for other developments in the area,” Taylor said. LOFTS *J , nI * I * r 1 I h I •* . PAST PRINTERS st I V > I » « I 4 t V I » I <1. •Ss ? I I fl?*•* L| X I F > t r'' It I I IT 5 IX e ■S. «t I * *>' J * w> T1 k4 <1 - < * **• ; • If * B- '•l I *1 t 1 4 -1? '9: q "“"/I s- » < I !• 1 *5^ It .t ^9 f Labe 4 rr ssa ■S '* '♦ f • f I V 1 t. I TH » ♦ • Cleaners pickup Station offices of Edward Jones .le- Wendi Stratton CFP Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517)760-8113 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-3553 Planning your business exit: Start with the end in mind If you own a business, you’ve probably spent count less hours thinking about how to grow it, manage dai­ ly operations and serve your customers. But have you thought about how you’ll eventually step away from it? While it might seem prema­ ture, planning your success­ ful exit from your business is one of the smartest moves you can make as an owner. The reality is that most business owners have 80% to 90% of their net worth tied up in their companies, ac­ cording to the Exit Planning Institute. That’s a sienificant investment that deserves careful planning to protect. Unfortunately, 70% to 80% of businesses put on the mar­ ket don’t sell, and about half of all business exits are invol­ untary due to unexpected cir­ cumstances like health issues, family emergencies manage­ ment disputes or economic downturns. Exit planning is more than preparing for retirement It’s taking control of your future and ensuring you can transi­ tion away from your business when and how you choose. You can start with the end in mind - a proactive approach that can inform your current business decisions and help increase your company’s val­ ue and marketability. Begin by articulating your personal goals for both the transaction and your life afterward. Maybe you want to sell only a portion of your business, stay on as w W a paid consultant or use the proceeds to start your next venture. Understanding your vision helps shape everything else. You'll want to calculate how much money you’ll need to fund your desired retirement lifestyle, account­ ing for expenses that may be currently covered by the business, like your cellphone, vehicles, travel and health care. Don’t forget about your legacy goals too - what you want to leave for your family or charitable causes. Getting started requires building a strong professional team. At the center should be a financial advisor who can help you through the planning, execution and post-sale phases. You’ll likely also need a tax professional, legal advisor, commercial banker and business valuation ex­ pert. Depending on your exit strategy, you might later add specialists like business bro­ kers, investment bankers or employee stock ownership plan advisors. Understanding your busi­ ness’s current value is cru­ cial. It’s a good idea to get a calculation of value at least three to five years before your planned exit. This isn’t as for­ mal or expensive as a quali­ fied appraisal, but it gives you a realistic range of what your business might be worth. This step may reveal a gap between what you need financially and what your business could sell for. If so, ^on’t panic. You have several options: work longer, adjust your spending expectations, save more outside the busi­ ness or focus on increasing your company's value. You can boost value by increasing profits through higher market share, new products, better pricing or reduced costs. You can also improve intangible assets like employee exper­ tise, operational systems and customer relationships. Finally, consider who your successor might be. Selling your interest to family mem­ bers, business partners or em­ ployees often provide more control over timing and low­ er transaction costs, though they may result in lower sale prices. Selling the business to third parties typically bring higher proceeds but less con­ trol over the process. The key message is sim­ ple; it’s never too early to start planning your exit Whether you’re thinking about step­ ping away next year or in the next decade, taking proactive steps now puts you in control of your business’s future and your own financial security. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Finan­ cial Advisor Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its employ­ ees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. •4 ,1 I ft a �•s Ir r i ■i t f. 4 4 Thursday, September 11, 2025 f Twf WWW STATION Household hazardous waste collection is Sept. 20 Residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, elec­ tronics, leftover medications and tires at a collection next Saturday, Sept. 20. The collection will run from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway. New this year, residents utilizing the household hazardous waste collection event arc required lo pre-register for 30-minulc time slots. Barry County Recycles staff say the registration will streamline the event, reducing wait times and minimizing traffic backups on M-37. Residents can register for the waste collection at barrycounty.org/ barrycountyrecycles/houschold hazardous waste.php. Common hazardous materials that will be accepted include aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactive materials; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); light bulbs; automotive batteries; alkaline, lith­ ium ion, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid clean­ ers; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles and motor oil (10-gallon limit). Additionally, electronics includ­ ing computers, cell phones, laptops, gaming systems, tablets and more will be collected for no charge. Those disposing of CRT and LCD TVs and monitors are asked to BANNER \ t with another parking area in front of the -sution’s offices coming off of the existing township hall parking lot. There would also be exterior spaces for training and even a potential play­ ground area. The new fire station would include room for administrative spaces, living quarters, common areas, and apparatus bays and support spaces. “Wc worked (the plan) down lo one that seems to check all the boxes the best," Bushhouse said. While most of those in attendance seem lo like the initial plans for a new fire station, the cost was a point of concern. “Holy cow, I don't know how you're paying for that,” said Lake Odessa res­ ident Beth Barronc. “I had no clue it was going to cost so much. “I just really love what you've done,” she added. “I just don't think we can pay for it.” Barrone was also concerned that no representatives from the village were on hand for the presentation. The village is not here,” she said. “Village residents will pay for al least half of this. You need buy-in (from the village) and I don't think you have it.” Township Supervisor Gary Secor said village officials and residents are always welcome to attend the board’s meetings, which are typically held on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. “We have an open meeting every month,” Secor said. “That’s why we have these meetings. donate SIO. Freon-containing devices will not be accepted. Those with leftover medica­ tions can dispose of those, loo. Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Personal information should be crossed out. Up lo 10 household tires per car can be disposed of next weekend. No business tires will be accepted. Residents disposing of tires arc asked to donate S2 per lire, via cash or check. Other donations will also be accepted. Materials not accepted on Saturday include asbestos, latex paint, propane tanks, commercially generated waste, radioactive mate­ rial, explosives, unknown wastes, freon containing devices and tires caked heavily with dirt. This month’s household haz­ ardous waste collection is sponsored by the Barry County Materials Management Planning Committee with support from the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and local pharmacies. More information on this week­ end’s hazardous waste collection can be found at barrycountyrecycles.org.— MM 4 i (Andi we'll be doing additional public outreach.’* Another resident, Carrie Johnson, questioned why the fire station needed to be located outside ihc village, con* sidering the importance of the village' s tax base in pa> ing for such a facility. M “It docs seem like a big ask for a community this size.** she added But Nigro said the plan as presented was a starting point in discussing what might be included in a new station house. ♦♦ Wc had a whole menu of options. Nigro said. “In the process, we did whittle down what would be best for this communitv. to There is a lol more conversation lo come.” she added. “This is ihc first step " LOFD Fire Chief Chad Perkins warned against dow nsizing the propos­ al too much purely over cost concerns. “In five or 10 years, we'll outgrow that (less expensive) building.” Perkins said. “Or. do we build a building that will last our community for 50 to 100 years?" Rohrbachcr later said ihal local res­ idents shouldn’t overreact to the price of a new fire suiion. as the presen­ tation of Monday night was to give officials a starling point in formulating plans for the proposed facility. These are the pie-in-lhe-sky numbers,” she said. “This is where we start. According lo Nigro, the next step would be for the township board to formally adopt the study outlined in Monday’s presentation, allowing Williams to move forward with sche­ matics for a new fire station. Contirmed from Page 1 * HastingsBonner com i ’.r Hu f t >■? If; M: ■ I ft 1 '■ . rt* ? '4 rz. > r<' y < at t * ►w I*/ A •“ I W T i> ■ t .. ar *)* / :<k’ >6 s 9 ■ ■W.* / f * •f «« i < I f w*^pi 9 4 L < i i i J ROMk sr 'f 3r ( i z<^ ■45. I t f il* 1* haser* • as..> I/’- >» z • j J ». •' r t' .ha*! ■f y^--< ’ TTw-' I F- A, Oi ■ rtf: Ai«52 - w* 4 ’4 J I M I 15. S ■' «, fAf-- 1 ■T**' iq <riir :. T ' .'T'l* L < 4’’. ,.*« tiH! Michigan, and say the text recipient has an outstanding traffic ticket. The scam texts threaten prosecution and suspension of the recipient’s vehicle registration and driving privileges if recipients do not pay soon. The scam texts will include a link for payment — sheriff officials urge text recipients not to click on the Editor The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be wary of fraudu­ lent text messages claiming to be from the “Michigan Department of Vehicles.” The texts claim to come from the “State of Michigan Department of Vehicles,” a nonexistent entity in VWW^«»» I V Y s X 9 r ,1 r. 't 0 , k/ t J I I i ? ?r f M.r- u *? r k » ) V 4 J < r i? V ( I .;\r J «» tNJ fc T1 •A el J.i .ft I r* 4 A'' ?A ca r TL* I M' A V' V V, 4t ! .s.ewl’ j 5 link. Scammers can steal personal and banking information through that fraudulent website. Anyone who receives a scam text should delete the message and not click on any links. Those who may have fallen victim to the scam can contact the Barry County SherifTs Office at 269-948-4801. 1 y > 4 g IfF.4Wto.r 1 r, I i I V I .' 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T:>v FOR SALE b. ; 1 k I* »\ • , ZT^/’a r .1 I 5s f. ♦ —» * s i. ’’X' 4 E?t il «, I V outdoors later this year at Outdoor Participants can took forward to a diverse range of activities at this year's Youth Day. The 2025 event is Outdoor Youth Day. scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 13. t s ' Barry County Outdoor Youth Day is this Saturday yy,' 'V! 15’^ *fs 'J DISABLED & RETIRED SALE* C VERY RARE, 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible, runs great, new j motor, Arizona. RUST FREE! 20,000 " obo and 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury f - Arizona, RUST FREE! 2,500, Plus 16 Rare boats and 6 Farmali farming * tractors - multiple sizes available for both. Delton Area. No Voicemail Call 269-447-4299 V t 9 t-u. < tF ♦ 4 •K xt>. ETi . *>? r r}.C*t SI •t;}« Barry Conservation District and its community partners have announced Outdoor Youth Day 2025 is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 13, at Historic Charlton Park. Getting kids outdoors is the simple yet powerful idea behind Outdoor Youth Day, initiated by local outdoorsman George Cullers. This free event provides hands-on outdoorexperiences, fostering a lifelong passion for nature. Participants can look forward to a di­ verse range of activities, such as biking, fishing, hiking, trapping, archery, bird watching, fly casting, rock climbing and more. Food trucks, guest speakers and workshops focused on nature and outdoor recreation will help fill out the event’s packed schedule. The annual event, established in 2014, is sponsored by numerous orga­ nizations including the National Deer Association, Historic Charlton Park, B. Healthy Barry County, George Cullers, American Legion Post 45, National Wild Turkey Federation, SW Mich­ igan Search & Seek, Barry County Community Mental Health, Scouting America Troops 175 and 2375, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Gee Dees Bees, MDHHS Environmental Health Bu­ reau, Kellogg Biological Station & Bird Sanctuary, Family Support Center of Barry County, Barry County Bird Club, The Ability Collective of Barry County, MDARD Forestry Assistance Program, Barry-Calhoun-Kalamazoo Invasive Species Management Area, Thomapple River Watershed Council, Cold Water River Watershed Council, MDNR Wildlife Division-Barry State Game Area, Chief Noonday Chapter North Country Trail and many others. Those interested in staying informed on the event and volunteer opportunities can sign up for email updates at barrycd. org/oyd. — MM t X » •J « f '•0 '’J L- A-b. A -‘b r *9 4 <4 > I •It i.. . 9 t • '* i ■ nt! t r * ’ ’O/i. nt 1 4 ’ 4 44 t M-.. ’If < ( ♦> I’ V J ♦ 4 I f » 3 k * 4. 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'V 4' /i 4*' Ai«kh Lf 1Klflt a t riR 4 J V ^j&.Aaii ‘ 1 W| I 11 ri I ] .1 I <«(( ( <1 r :J t I ► IfA" ? » I V t't Bl : .it'( e ' . ju 1 -f r, J I «i» ( >i K I ' .11 i'> b U • ' ■r^ I f t I r « J H ‘J .a-_ !■# ;c* 1 r t cK^uvr f '4 i 1 I 1 ■ T*’’ * t ,4Q*' «p t i f 1 ... < ‘1 k /fi 1 fi! T; I I « ft HP-' J I I r* t * w 3r I ■ iSJ; f !•» , <3irs3i. / .; T1• / I < ( r J .* ,1* »"■ ? ■ ' I 4 I 4 « * n. I i • . Persons wanting to learn their “health age” are urged to attend a free health fair from I to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Hastings Adventist Elementary School in Hastings. The health fair, sponsored by Sev­ enth-day Adventist Health Ministry Team, will include educational stations on basic healthy lifestyle principles. The event will also include health screening, blood pressure and blood sugar testing, plant-based food demonstrations and samples, exercise testing, breath flow testing, massage and spiritual support. For participating individuals, data from each station will be entered into a computer to calculate the person’s health age. A nurse practitioner will be on hand to review the results and, as needed, offer recommendations to follow-up with a physician or practical ways an individual may improve their health. Other health professionals including doctors, nurses, a dietician, a physical therapist, a massage therapist and more will be present, with many giving health presentations throughout the day. Dr. Michael Quion will be giving brieftalks on diabetes. The health fair will be held in the Community Hall at the school located at 888 Terry Lane, off Star School Road, in Hastings. For more information, persons may contact Janice Cleary, health ministry leader, by calling 269-804-9959. —DM A. *• J,- * A « 9 k ► < I & I', I' -'-p « ♦ » r . J' ’e - >- rx • I 4* 4 * *»*“ I. '4 .*z sTn^./ V Br * s Li i« 4-^ W Jb y 4 * r*1« EMPLOYMENT I SEASONAL HARVEST POSITIONS $17/hr. We are hiring 30-40 reliable team members for harvest season. Work beginning September 15 through December 31. Must be 21 or older to apply. Positions are part-time with flexible scheduling—ideal for any­ one seeking extra income alongside a full-time job. No prior experience required; training provided. Work in­ volves hands-on harvest and post-har­ vest processing in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. Contact us at: wholesale ©greencoventures. net or 269-758-3078. * - V* GARAGE SALES > a Getting kids outdoors is the simple yet powerful idea behind Outdoor Youth Day, initiated by local outdoorsman George Cullers. This year's free event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at Historic Charlton Park. Courtesy photos - SEPT. 11-18 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ club is weather-dependent and will Sept. 1-31 — Sept. Storybook Walk: "The Glorious Forest that Fire Built" by Ginny Neil. What happens to the forest after a fire? Go on a journey through the lifecycle of a forest, including prescribed fire. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the purple and green trails. Saturday, Sept. 13 Social hikes (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-noon. Saturday, Sept. 13 — Barry County Outdoor Youth Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come see PCCI staff at Barry County's Historic Charlton Park for a day filled with free educational fun for the whole family. Monday, Sept. 15 PCCI Chess Club, 4-6 p.m. Test your skills or learn from local chess players. Whether you have played for years or have never played at all, players in middle school and older are welcome to play chess in the Play Space. This is a self-guided chess club. PCCI will have regular BIG GARAGE SALE at 3515 W Ml79 Hwy, Hastings. Saturday, Sep­ tember 13th, 10am-3pm. Horse tack, saddles, girths, bridles, etc. Books, small furniture, appliances, 9mm ammunition, and lots of misc. GARAGE SALE Friday 9-12 10am6pm; Saturday 9-13 9am-5pm; Sunday 9-14 noon-5pm. 3661 Divine Rd, Nashville. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS be canceled tn the event of bad weather. Monday, Sept. 15 — "Useful" vs. "Likely to Harm You" Mushrooms at Hastings Public Library (ages 12+), 6-7 p.m. Mushrooms are weird and wonderful things - some are delicious, some are deadly, some are technological marvels, and some are just mind-bending. Join PCCI staff in learning which mushrooms to forage, which ones to avoid and which ones are changing how we live and work. Attendees are asked to register for this free event through the Hastings Public Library. Tiiesday, Sept. 16 — Nature Book Club discusses "The New Wilderness" by Diane Cook (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult). 10 a.m.-noon. Thursday, Sept. 18 —Social hikes (ages 15+, under 18 with an The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is inviting parents and guardians of children aged 0-18, as well as individuals who are pregnant or have been pregnant in the past five years, to take part in its Maternal Child Health Needs Assessment survey. The survey aims to better understand the challenges local families face. BEDHD staff say community input will help improve local programs, services and policies that support the health and well-being of mothers, infants and children. The survey is confidential, quick to complete, and open to all residents. Participants who complete the sur­ vey by Sept. 26 will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Meijer gift card or a $20 Goodrich Quality Theater gift card. To take the survey, visit barryeatonhealth.org. For more infor­ mation, contact Amanda Rousseau at 517-541-2663. —W More information about these events can be found on the institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. 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This I . r.l It MINI POODLE PUPPIES Up to date on shots and Dewormer. WILL stay small. $400.517-852-3007. A *. Group mihomepaper.com r �<I ■ I 9 E r*r iin i j Thursday, September 11, 2025 6 r ' f the hasbngs banner r I www.HastingsBanner.coni w» Beverly Ann Lambka OBITUARIES^ li T VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM t Beverly Ann Lambka, age 94, of Hastings, Ml, passed away i September 4,2025. She was born July 14,1931, in Hastings, the daughter of Orval and Inez (Coleman) Fountain. A1948 graduate of Hastings High School, Beverly married the love of her life. Jack Lambka, on March 4,1950. They shared 69 wonderful years together until his passing in 2019. Over the years, Beverly worked in many roles, including at Richard’s Prosthetics, TruValue Hardware, and in the Hastings school lunchroom. She and Jack enjoyed attending car shows, and were proud members of the Corvette Club. In her youth, Beverty played softball, helping her team reach the State Finals. She loved swimming in her pool, playing bingo, and enjoying card games with family and friends. A woman of strong faith, she was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Beverly was preceded in death by her Jamie Drucille Lutz Jamie Drucille Lutz, age 85, brother, William (Jan) Moore and of Delton, Ml, passed away on her great granddaughter. Paisley. I hursday, Sept. 4,2025 at Life Jamie loved baking for Ciare Center of Plainwell. She everyone, she made bread, j //as born on July 26,1940, in cookies, brownies or anything Lubbock, TX, the daughter of anyone could ask for. She NtSiJ James and Myrtle (Thompson) engulfed herself in teaching, Moore. the students she encountered Jamie was devoted to through the years and with her shurch through Agape Christian children, grandchildren and Fellowship and Victory Life great grandchildren that she Church. She also was well involved with could share her vault of knowledge. Jamie Alternative of Kalamazoo, where she spent surrounded herself with her grandchildren, nany hours and met several cherished her love for them shone through with the people throughout her time there. She smile on her face when they were around. married the love of her life Pastor H. Mike and Jamie were the heart of the Michael Lutz on June 24,1963 and the two family and their love to serve Christ inspired iccomplished goals and dreams that were everyone they encountered. well-known by many. Visitation was held at the North Point Jamie is survived by her children, Church, 571 North 10th Street, Plainwell, Susonrae (Scott) Salters, Kristy (Tim) Ml 49080, on Monday, Sept. 8,2025. The Dirks, Shawn (Terri) Lutz, Jeremiah (Holly) celebration of life service followedm. Lutz; grandchildren, Nicholas (McKayla), A private family interment will be held Courtenay (Jonathan), Hailey, Naomi, Natalie, later. Ellie, Kaitlyn, Garret; great grandchildren, Memorial contributions may be made to Bentley, Ensley, Everley, Rowan; brothers, Alternatives Care Centers - Kalamazoo, 4200 William (Jan) Moore, Dean (RuthAnn) West Michigan Avenue #100, Kalamazoo, Ml Moore; sister, Pamela (James) Pentico; and 49006 in honor of Jamie. lephew, Randy (Robin) Simmons. She was preceded in death by her Arrangements entrusted to the Baxter parents; her husband, H. Michael Lutz; her Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. 5ister-in-law, Elsie (Marvin) Simmons; her www.baxterfuneral.com. h* It .• tr 4 John E. McEnaney Jr. John E. McEnaney Jr., age 64, I of Orlando, FL, passed away on I Monday, Sept. 1,2025. I He was preceded in death by I his wife, Angela; his father, John I Sr.; and his brother, Andrew. I He is survived by his sister, I Courtney (Paul) Hamlin; brother, I i Sean; stepmother, Gayle; I stepdaughter. Laurel Tallent; and I stepson, Kegan McEnaney. “ John graduated from Delton High School, served in the U.S. Air Force, and later earned a degree in aircraft maintenance from Lansing Community College. At •A% j the time of his passing, he was employed as a mechanic for Allegiant Airlines in Sanford, FL. Private services will be held at Orangeville Cemetery at a later date. *— Worship Togeth er P.O. Box 8, Telephone Hastings. 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@gmai 1 .com. Website: www.hastingsfree Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: Website: 269-948-0900. Sunday Service -11 a.m. to www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday 12:00 p.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday www.cbchastings.org. Life Group 6:30 p.m. methodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Emma Miller, Pastor WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Director, Martha Stoetzel. 203 N. Main. Pastor: Sunday Morning Worship: Kathy Smith. Sunday 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Woodlawn, E. 309 Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30-8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth and Nursery. Worship Aftermath 10:15 a.m. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON ) 328 N. Jefferson Street. 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box Worship 10 a.m. Nursery (Children Kindergarten-5th 765, (comer of Milo Rd. provided. Peter Adams, contact 616-690- Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle & S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. J CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Pastor Roger Pastor 8609. p.m. Claypool, (517) 204-9390. 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH and Children’s Ministry. 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945- « Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office I Sunday Worship Service School Youth Group; 6:30 4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. 948-8004 for information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churchesand these local businesses: Products 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 A WORLDWIDE SUPPUER Of HotUneltoob&Eqiilpmeiit 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I * Xt’ A WiS k It i 'i r t-«s 11 \L^; < /K V'< J. 1' 1 -4'' >4’ W* ^2 t I *• OfXT ift •£ w A »51 ! >53 7?® ignooudiiin k ___ A I’zr; ili'ai t ^11 » '>■ I X & >1 ■55. ?l !»- A s 4 .,I J c. vT •H Jt r 2X1 Wragat ^:'’)t vi ' ■ 9 Jit I rljT .V ' O’ •/r S’fti ‘ 4I » 1l5 h '*J f' ti 1 w ■ hI b 5 'ukTiiiJ ,r^; r . ST 3T f *•* ^T'h : i J T smofis UH* tsS'-* li: Chadwick H. Neil Chadwick “Chad” H. Neil passed ■ away Friday, Aug. 29,2025. He was I bom February 21,1972 in Jackson, I Ml. He was raised in Hastings by his I k devoted parents, Ken and Sharon. I Chad graduated from Hastings ■ High School in 1990. He attended H Grand Rapids Community College, I graduating with an Associate’s in I Arts. I A lover of the outdoors, he attended Tom Brown Jr’s Tracker school. sharing this knowledge with youth as a senior counselor at YMCA Camp Algonquin. He worked for Waste Management (former^ Hastings Sanitary Service) and was very proud of playing a role in creating and maintaining a successful recycling and disposal service for his community. He also spent many years working for Steelcase, taking advantage of their many employee certifications and continuing education. Later in life, he became a realtor serving the Hastings area. He was a long-term member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, taking on many roles, including Esteemed Lecturing Knight. Chad enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing with the many dogs and cats that found their way into his life. Chad was blessed to have reconnected with his biological parents, Deborah and David, later in life, and greatly enjoyed spending time with k them. He was immensely proud of his Greek heritage and was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Chad was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Duits; brother, Joshua Duits; sister, Karrie Cross; maternal grandparents, Jerry Frost and Dorothy Frost, and paternal grandparents, H. Vern Neil and Lorraine Neil. Chad is survived by his parents, Ken and Connie Neil; brother, Thomas “Clint” (Angela) Neil; sister, Alexandria (James) Neil-Sevier, ' biological parents, David and Deborah , Turbish; stepfather, Rick Duits; nephews. Gage (Elizabeth) Pederson and Harlan Sevier; nieces, Chasity (Dave) Barnum and Joumi (Brent) Farrugia; and many great nieces, nephews and close friends Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 10,2025, 5 - 7 p.m., at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Funeral Service will be Thursday, Sept. 11,2025 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 330 ‘ Lakeside Drive NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503, with a luncheon to follow. Interment at Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions in honor of Chad can be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, ’ to leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. k b* 2 f L Josefina M. Williamson (Mercado) was bom on February 19,1941, to Eliseo and Maria Rizal in the City of Bihan, Laguna, Philippines. She was the second-Haw bom of ten siblings. Josefina, affectionately known m as Lola - the Tagalog word for ^3 “grandmother” - was a lifelong Catholic that enjoyed gardening, cheating at Scrabble, telling ™ everyone how pretty she was, and making people laugh. She met her beloved husband, David, a Peace Corps volunteer, when they were both teaching at the same school in the Philippines. They married in 1969, and Josefina left the world she knew to emigrate to the US with her husband three years later. Married for 39 years, David preceded her in death, as did her parents and one sister. Surviving are her children, Ayesha (Rich) Franklin of Hastings, Ml; Aaron (Jill) Williamson of Noblesville, IN; and six grandchildren Henty and Viktor Williamson, Zara, Zach, Katie, and John (Chloe) Franklin. Her grandchildren were her absolute love, caring for Viktor and Henry while she still lived in Indianapolis, and -ri ♦' iuia J8n, . t.' • " ’St' r I ii £ A rj ri'.' 1 J k' 1 T it; - - •j •I -.1 • I .441 I --- s>. 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Donations can be made at httpsY/give. corewellheatth.org/hospice-donation or mailed to 1239 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Ml, 49525. And finally, we leave you with this parting advice for which Lola was famous: “If you are going to talk about someone, do it quietly.” When we talk about Lola, it won’t be quiet, and it will always be about how much she was loved. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. *£ f . VI '*m t then being cared for by Zach and Zara when she moved to Michigan six years ago. * f I e* S. 5!fliW.Hu <V A ! 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. siiif I ♦ .X LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH J. i ) t t J f-- 5 ?. S’* Josefina M. Williamson COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH I ' .1 T> r 'i the church ofyour choice Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... Pastor Tod Shook w. ®w 3 J. Um • a e:» •MfTJ I > 1 • •• *>**« «a. 1'1 WZ 99i HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., 1 1 / ‘^1 ii r w A 1 ,*bu 3^ r ** ? .1 9 I ’Jt parents; husband, Jack; siblings, Don Fountain and Shirley Tobias; and grandson. Barrett Sherwood. She is survived by her daughters. Linda (Jim) Wright and Brenda (Brad) Sanders; grandchildren,. Kristen Sherwood, David (Jen) Wright, DeeAnne Wright, Josh (Vai) Sanders, and Katie (Adam) Johnson; ten great­ grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and the caring staff at Thomapple Manor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Manor Fund, Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, Ml 49058. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 18,2025, at 11 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Guests are invited to remain at the funeral home immediately following the service for a luncheon. Online condolences may be left at wvw. girrbachfuneralhome.net. r « ""W I •«' 5 J Jll j I ) I 1 '7'S. I i! f I J 'J 9 p rn 1 'j V J rs I. z')Q' V I > r ilriB’Anrv ' Tfi’lii'i k/ ■5^ It I jottt' / H I ■ >Qi ’ .XV itt/l > £ I u T 3. U- 1 : %rt} I 1 g 4' 1 ► 001^ 1 JOO I J ' < Hl I W; vIR ♦! mH r T: I ‘) I r I 0 asd ri j » k I ' U' J ri s, n II II* I8W a ' ) k I * C£. ) jk I • I I :n/ teA.' 1 1 1 i . ’ I » I l_*^l»uj;ti ; I I • I S515 * . - >r: Lfih' 1 1 I I I 1 r ’ _^;= .1 ,« I* I Lorene Sue Blair Lorene (“Lorrie”) Sue Blair (87) passed away on September 8,2025, at The Cottages at Thomapple Manor in Hastings, Ml. Lorrie was bom on July 16,1938, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Herbert and Leonora Scherer. Lorrie attended Elmhurst High School, where she met her t^w : future husband, Larry Blair. They graduated together from high EJUM school and then attended Indiana University, where Lorrie received a bachelor’s degree in education. After graduating from lU they moved to Indianapolis where Larry attended medical school and Lorrie taught elementary school. After Larry completed his medical residency at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, they moved to Hastings, which became their forever home. They enjoyed life in a small town on a 160-acre “hobby” farm with horses, cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats and peacocks - plenty to keep a young family busy. Lorrie enjoyed always having a project underway and was rarely idle. She loved to work in her garden and canned the vegetables she grew. Over the years, her hobbies included sewing, quilting, painting, knitting, golf, and puzzles. She worked part-time in Medical Records at Pennock Hospital for several years until she and Larry retired. They then spent many winters in Florida, where Lorrie enjoyed playing golf with her friends. Lorrie was kind, quiet, patient, and gentle. She never raised her voice in anger and always found the best in any situation. Larry and Lorrie were dedicated volunteers for Barry County z United Way’s Fresh Food Initiative > ■ and Thomapple Manor as a way H to give back to the community they loved. Lorrie felt that helping H the residents at Thomapple H Manor was her “calling,” and she volunteered there several days a week until she became a resident at a Thomapple Manor’s Harvest Pointe .« assisted living facility and faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease. Lorrie is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Mike) Duits and Sheri (David) Colquitt; grandchildren, Ryan (Angela) Duits, Eric (Lisa Wiersma) Duits, and Austin (Camille) Colquitt; and great-grandchildren, Luciano, Gabriel, and Noah Macias, Jaxon Duits, and Isabella Duits. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years; her parents; her brother, Paul Scherer, and an infant grandson (Duits). The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Thomapple Manor’s Harvest Pointe Assisted Living and The Cottages Memory Care, as well as Gentiva Hospice, for their compassionate and considerate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barry County United Way’s Fresh Food Initiative or The Thomapple Manor Auxiliary, both of which were important to Lorrie during her life. In accordance with Lorrie’s wishes, the family will hold a private service to honor her memory. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Ml. To leave your condolences online, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. 'i lis I J J • L-_ fO . p . V i I > t h ■_ *• J* • V < ’ “1 : .*** -■?IIW.' ■'’’T I AV; Rtlvi I -• I ;5«: r * £, 4 J ■M H .7’ H* Vk Wnr J+ «'♦ I • I* b » ■ r . ul’ *■ ■_ rr. >4- I > tB Biti i € •1l •a & ■^5^! J,®; ’ I Z’T nr « Wwl ‘iff its 1 'i nu I I ■ *,7 ■ J 57^ ’J -ex iEipii-1 KfaS,;JLi' z : :rr0-.c.^U s A I I 3.- & 4 >T ■ -t" al ‘'^W Id I ji ai(t. !J b < t h- — h ::st lA I t > ’ 25T^ i Tr I n Iff I 0 ’Vt- a 3 (I 1 V i t •k L 5> I b 1 t ' '!r+ 1 I 'T. . T, ' ,3 ,d lOOV lirtot i-wwlta' ' f, T t * iVJ? ■'i A. AJ 1 -Jl ft I It (*■ i 4 —w- 1 S f »b9^ «* ' J V ! « •lapnitti 1 ; * W �• k? " 'A. t * Is < w-« 1 1 HE HASTINGS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com 5 7 Thursday, September 11,2025 k* •r* s > L r TURNING BACK THE PAGES < .9 4 ll n hlk to/ 4 m f> •V’_z ' I'b « I ' A i 'i JC' if 9, p 4 A JI s F • 11 ■» .X % Saxon cheerleaders k itv.^ "-I 1 >2 I'x««9 "T”! ........ I 1 * *1 ’ 1 x< I Is r .t David W. Miller •• Special to The Banner As the world marched into the dark days of World War II, Hastings found itself in need of a little cheerbft. f ing up—quite literally. Between 1939 and 1945, '‘-A wsix: eS. many Hastings graduates traded caps and gowns for < military uniforms, some enlisting even before walk­ 4-f.U '*5v ing across the stage. Yet amid the uncertainty, a new !. - V spirit took shape on the sidelines. Across the country, the early 1920s marked tlie -■ •?>.: Su’ J ' 1 moment when women first began stepping into SL cheerleading roles, with the University of Minnesota 1 opening the door in 1923. Many high schools gradu­ •w ' I*' ally followed, but a careful review of Hastings High k, School yearbooks from the 1920s and 1930s reveals hr I no evidence of an organized squad during that time. J fS: fl*; For Hastings, the breakthrough moment wouldn’t 1 r' come until the war years—when in 1943, a spirited /f group of students stepped forward to become the yu ■“17 school’s first official cheerleaders, forever changing i;.i ■ ■' the way Saxons rallied their teams and their commu­ 9 £00 nity. fiu Looking at the 1 943 “ Doomsday ” yearbook today, I its pages feel both humble and historic. The dedica ­ >1'1. r tion sets the tone; “To all former students of Hastings llfal i *T1Q hiHigh School who in this time of crisis are giving their utmost to preserve our democracy, we, the grad­ ' L' uating class of 1943, dedicate this annual. And to the ’• i' end that this sacrifice may not be in vain, we dedicate •>< f flot' > r ourselves to the task of freeing our nation from its ■ :aaB unT noftt i bonds of poverty, ignorance, inefficiency, and greed; ’^xfj J tnJ .vcjh thereby making it a peaceful, prosperous, stream­ 7^77, JK )TV> lined America.” 561 Xfih.ATii? wwBbz:^ f Then, on page 42, a small group of students appear iLf, iz’ in simple sweaters and skirts, smiling with a mix of 4 «£ pride and uncertainty — unaware they were writing TV/ r. J9t /Uuk cr (j'Wkyig the first chapter in Hastings High School’s cheerlead­ ntr-n ing history. In the midst of wartime, their presence on the sidelines offered a spark of normalcy and hope, > 4TrJ|^^ a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, school 5 ifep' 2 1 f* spirit could bring a community together. 2^r ••R The board of education at the time was a seasoned group guiding the district thiough change. At the •1 •97 kl . 'J./ helm stood Dr. George Lockwood, president, with ^7 .; jd\ •H seven years of experience. Alongside him were Mr. b.; Th? : r Harold Foster, secretary, and Dr. DeForest Walton, LLjl r' 54 treasurer, an 11 -year board veteran. Trustees Hubert rM ¥- n y "f md Cook and Charles Faul rounded out the leader­ jd H.'O bsti jt ship team. It was under their tenure that a new kind of school leadership emerged—not from the /J 'J® front office, but from the gymnasium floor. Before rjb the watchful eyes of the student body and faculty, tnE ./rj J ’ I. Maxine Cooper, Judith Mulder, George Walton, Milo ... o6’Ts-.'..'.*T. ubl (Oi f Coldren, Elizabeth Pantazis, Dorothy Williams, and tid ,n-. 1 I Virginia Meyers stepped forward to lead the first n? f cheer in school history. One can almost hear the mix I J d'JU[.-H,< A-38iin fH»(;^ri' . h'’ of surprise and excitement as ±ose opening shouts of ri : school spirit echoed through the halls—marking the nrroirb kitxfeJ? ' i I sUii’k’ birth of a tradition that would endure for generations. ir By 1950, cheerleading was evolving beyond simple if -- i J iBH sideline chants into a disciplined and increasingly • V 4 I I: ■/ r competitive activity, and the University of Michigan ■f r: liHi played a major role in shaping that transformation. r.) ' 'J iT( That year, U of M hosted its third annual statewide , I •< f fj i IaJjI cheerleading clinic, drawing nearly 2,500 junior and *■ >4 J senior high school cheerleaders—including repre­ I 'W' sentatives from Hastings. Over the course of the day, ^feT- i W/? 7^^ : • • students received instruction in the fundamentals and Tn techniques of cheering and were reminded that their U’J !?u'! ■ I role extended beyond the routine—they were expect­ > n7l JI n ed to model sportsmanship and school spirit at every - *’■15. F V) event. As a special honor, the Hastings squad and J € Utt their sponsor attended the Cornell-Michigan football 9r J ti'' ■ . game and joined a massive halftime performance ‘T , alongside cheerleaders from across the state. ixt By this time, becoming a cheerleader involved for­ 5irj t.i.;U(. ifl<’ •? mal tryouts, with the final squad selected by faculty > ..It • I ? and members of the outgoing team. A pivotal figure in A : ,Al_;r-V O'*'' this period was Miss Pat Murphy (1936-2016), who ' ? ': hl served as the girls ’ coach from 1958 to 1994. A 1954 V :wi graduate of Central Michigan University, Murphy was Jb more than a coach—she was a builder of character. Over 36 years, she wore many hats at Hastings High Ijznu School, teaching physical education and business ■'"Lb i ‘f* classes, and coaching track, basketball, volleyball and □01. r n» cheerleading. Her influence shaped generations of •. ri Saxon athletes and spirit leaders, laying the foundaSis ’ : I J ‘ ' Q‘ .< acB I tion for the program’s enduring success. b r JI Throughout the 1960s, Hastings cheerleading grew if’ t f B J. into a full-fledged program, with varsity and junior >3 varsity squads and the opportunity to earn the cov­ T'--iaan f, -fl eted athletic letter. Their routines reflected a new < t-l level of polish and athleticism, while their uniforms iT.V:i''^'' IT evolved to reflect the times—the skirts shorter and -the sweaters proudly displaying Hastings ’ blue and Fl .tA ’f •P I r' i gold. Regional clinics and the early stages of compet­ e itive cheer were beginning to shape programs across iiS ?»S U’F ■ tl Michigan, Hastings cheerleaders embraced these Ia / . . ’ 'J ' ff innovations, incorporating synchronized movements, K) ; ■( rbt! p> gymnastics and stunts that elevated the role from s school spirit to student sport. fV", ' i When I spoke with Kathy Bumworth Clifton about j{ t S ’ .• , _ _____ . V - X.' a 1967 cheer photo, she said, “I absolutely love this photo—it brings back a flood of memories. There I am, right in front, dropping into the splits like it Torg >• was nothing! It ’ s hard to imagine now, but back -jn ’. then we were bursting with energy. Miss Murphy (X i was our coach and we girls were all the best of 11 Wj b;i^: -j.’/ ‘ Irj friends. I showed it to my grandkids and they were li’l" * ' ►'S*' * 3C 1 -.4 I I . v* j’WA. ;o‘’ M' u I♦ *« 1 y. <4 * H >/ 4 «- « 9 'X A ' A X “7^“ I A t ’ p I 1 T * s - -------- k •I • •T 4 < ft *?• AA•I’ 4 f 4 f 4 w f k 7> K '4 V Tfa '?“4 9. V I 1 II B <- r • A t 4 4*^ €■’ J I 1 I 'A . y B r.' 7^ jr^ r it- , **> > .< 1 Ci- i * _■ Bb . 5 ' « 4 * At B > p J I *1 1J 6 r >' I '* I I e * I. V J J + •»J V > "• t’\ u t I f b t- *V t* Pat Murphy was Hastings High School’s cheer coach from 1958 to 1994. This photo is from the 1980 HHS yearbook *1^ 4 > r>*-L I 4 $ ft ( , I I ’« ' r»l ,I fl r f T 1.^' z competitive teams across the country. These insti­ tutions have helped elevate cheer from a sideline support role to a sport in its own right—defined by athleticism, precision and artistry. We may not all have worn the uniform or led the chant, but by Turning Back the Pages of Hastings High School history-spanning an impressive 82 years—we gain a deeper appreciation for those spir­ ited young women, and at times young men, who stepped forward with courage, energy, and infectious enthusiasm. Since that first appearance in the 1943 “Doomsday” yearbook, cheerleaders have done more than lead cheers; they have rallied classmates, energiz d crowds and helped shape the very spirit of Saxon pride. Their presence on the sidelines didn’t just support the team—it united a community and created a legacy that continues to echo through the halls and fields of Hastings to this day. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History ' Facebook group. 11 I "U, I Hastings High School's first recorded cheerleading squad in 1943, Courtesy photos . «SlA lj^ •./ Ihk • I I V r" », ’Jm t te 4 **i s 4M •t. M. * I :1 H .• ^14 < A 9* ! 4 "3 »'9^? 7 I Wti 'L I a.” J ?■ 4 W) V a; ,4 1 X !*>*«• IPid I ll rt! »: •• I • n 1 I” Jt days ago, and we both marveled at how the years have flown. It doesn’t feel like it's been 58 years! Those were spirited days—we trained hard. HITed each other up—literally—and somehow made it all look effortless. In more recent decades, national and internation­ al organizations have helped shape cheerleading into the sport it is today. The National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), founded in 1948, offers clin­ ics, camps and competitions nationwide. The U.S. All Star Federation (USASF) and USA Cheer have expanded opportunities for athletes and stan­ dardized safety protocols, while groups like the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) and Pride Cheerleading Association (PCA) support school and •c •< • ■Ac;- . w> Z.*4U ■ «bL ■ tk ,k •»h w •• iS ( hX ; H • I 4 < 1 h b - ■ V W w 1 4 J < a# ? k. 1 v I a* » ►/ t Z •f. * '4 U <7 * '5 BA * I •'A'l K K I 4 'A 'f >-'—p-i5 J . iv’v; I 1< I > f I '!•• -ii Ir*.. *-<. * 14' •S / j I r p SA, V J I « IL' i •1 I R ' I. I . I »l I I u*» K I >1 L ) !Ms*rv, I '.A, hl- I < J 1 I '•i * rH’’. I-!•’ F •: p . I 3 I lA I ! > K r w 1 t?. 1 ‘-WB wy- tf ? 4;^ V I!: 1 «< I Z * f 4 V i £& b The 1966 Hastings High School cheer team poses for a photo. I i F* »*►' b! I k- .5^ ii * V'1*** * I f-4 .^ “ .4 ’1 I $ 3’ A ll >1 f a* Oi<. - } -3'^ « ■n;«' ijfr J > ’*-p '1 • >1 .Z< I • «•. . b a b 1 ? t 'f ’ «« s y* k H a ■ y“ t 'I I 1 c 3’’^ •'. 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Sb?: n I 3’ A . ■ X • . z ? .* JT _’< r i». > ii *x- L* .(AT I < '. . i B i /*5*^'***-'*' J •** X ♦ > k jrif - ? * ' • i/fF" m J* stunned—‘Grandma, you could do that?’ 1 had to laugh. “I also spoke with Laurie Barden Sc|)aeffer a few J ♦ ♦ 1 This photo, found in the 1967 Hastings High School yearbook, shows cheerleaders (from left) Laurie Barden, Kathy Burnworth, Jean Cary, Creta Guenther, Kathy Gerald, Patty Clarey and Deb Bloss. 1 r I �•l I I V 4 f •s r? ; L SPORTS 8 . !■ •?^r< a s I, fl 1 >*J 'if k > V VW 17?^ X > t ' j ■ ss ‘ if >f:1 Thursday, February 1, 2025 HastingsBanner.com WWW I, 4 £ k‘ U I pj C 1 •* I I I ifS *■>♦106 ^rOlt « 'u 1 I I ii Offense comes in spurts for Saxons against Hopkins giris • Li L2 » < 11 I fin !• I JI » I IPI A • I, J TH I Juskewicz-Friddleisthathothitter rightnow. The Saxons nearly extended the evening. They pulled to a 20-17 lead in set number three, but the Vikings made sure to get a few swings for outside hitter Kelsey Bur­ gess on the left side and closed things out with a strong service run from senior setter Kylee Sykes. The Saxons weren’t at the top of their game passing the ball in the back row on Tuesday, but Mast said she has been pretty pleased with the defensive work back there as a whole this fall. “Generally, that’s not the problem. We have a very strong back row. My libero, Josalyn [Russell], number one she moves her feet. She is getting balls up. Are they always perfect passes? No, but it’s the set­ ter’s job to run the offense and that is what we’re working to do. There is a big focus on offense right now and working around the ball, and adjusting to the set, adjusting to that out of system pass from the libero to the outside.” Being mentally tough is something the Saxons are really going to start hammering here. Coach Mast doesn’t want to see one error lead to more errors - saying that a mis­ take that leads to a point for the other team in a volleyball match isn’t like a mistake on a soccer field that leads to a goal. “I think there is as ton ofpotential on this team. We’re not mediocre, so we just have to pick it up,” Mast said. Coach Mast said the program is looking outside of its ranks to work on its mental game. There are plans in the coming weeks for the girls to work with the Surge program throughBSN Sports-a program put togeth­ er by a group ofcoaches focused on keeping female athletes engaged and setting them up for future success. Hastings goes on the road to West Mich­ igan Aviation Academy this afternoon, Sept. 11, and then will head to the Perry Invitational Saturday. Harper Creek comes to Hastings to start the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season Sept 17. There was a stretch ofthe kind of offense the Saxons hope to play more of two thirds of the way through the second set against visiting Hopkins Tuesday night. Marlayna Young hit a kill from the right side. Bella Friddle slammed the biggest swing of the night for the Hastings varsity volleyball team through the Hopkins block­ ers. Isabelle Perez drilled a kill from the left end of the net. Getting ±e ball to the floor continues to be the biggest challenge for the somewhat height challenged Saxons this fall. “We really struggle on offense. We’re working on it,” said first-year Hastings varsity head coach Alexis Mast. “We are having a growing year I’d say. We don’t have a lot of height. That is an issue, but we have strong freshman [Perez]. I think she brings some of the momentum that we need. It’s like a breath of fresh air. 1 think the girls feed off that energy.” An impressive attack from Hopkins libero Kavy Martinez in the back row for the Vikings kind of stymied the Saxon run there a bit. The Hopkins girls went on to a three-set win over tiheir hosts by the scores of25-10,25-16,25-21. Hopkins certainly had a height advantage at the net. That isjust something the Saxons are learning to deal with. “There is a big focus on looking through the net and finding the holes,” Mast said. “Everybody wants to jump and hit the ball as hard as they can. That is what everybody wants to do. When you do have that height disadvantage, or you don’t have that aggres­ sive offense that most varsity teams do have because oftheirheightor the talentthey have on the offense in the hitters, it is very crucial to look through the net and actually find the holes versus I am going to jump and hit the ball as hard as I can.” Hastings is also working to focus getting its offense through hot hitters with the help of setters Hannah Sorenson and Gabby I 1 I' J"-* J’. Brett Bremer Sports Editor F♦ •if. r h r I > • ._1 *4 ft. I Wai ,.3' iI 'i till .V 3 I tf'l' if’ .s’j * 4 ir BALL H XOHS r L lbyball saxoms volleyball h / I f H 4I - w?'' n ,1 h I - 2* <. A 'I 1 I 4. I X a* • .IZr. r z I .J -w 1. ...•• r 'F I** L* j 3 ! Hr < 1 II r * fcr *. I I i 'i ; A r* I ?* •h »* ^F^ji u z :r> >. J t ( r > -I, “J tf X r> I •"*1 ft z Y Kt’ I,* / I" « I s s. f-* Sj I •I A r I iti I. rt^: ) I L*r. F * J .JU A> I ■ Ik ri T. I ( i 4 i J . /T li ** * .1 Hastings junior Bella Friddle goes up to hit an attack at the middle of the net during her team’s non-conference dual with Hastings High School Tuesday. « I. bs I. I 5 1I , 9 Photo by Brett Bremer i. X I t >** iri ft** Edger wins first jamboree, team wins home tourney 1 J i V A I r ( * . r* ' r* £ i ’’ * ■> ^r I «a * ‘P^ J > I M I < > i I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team opened Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play in impressive fashion Tuesday, Aug. 26, placing third at ±e Coldwater jamboree at Coldwater Golf Club. Harper Creek captured ±e win at 196. Coldwater placed second at 208. The Saxons beat out Marshall by a stroke for third place 216 to 218. Jackson North­ west was fifth with 228 strokes ahead of Parma Western 235 and Pennfield 269. Saxon sophomore Lilli Edger was ±e day’s individual medalist with a ninehole score of 44. Saxon head coach Ross Schueller said Edger stayed composed fi-om start to finish and set the tone for the Saxons with her steady play. She was even on her final three holes with a birdie on the par-5 number 18 to close out her round. Behind her, Hastings showed bal­ anced scoring. Senior Ellie Cousins posted a 56, demonstrating poise and consistency as she continues to sharpen her game according to her coach. Soph­ omore Ryann-Lynn Cole and senior Sophia Greenfield each carded 58s. Schueller said that Cole fought through a few challenges to keep her round on track, and Greenfield showed encouraging signs of regaining her natural rhythm. Junior newcomer Rylee Bumham wasn’t far behind contributing a 59. Edger wasn’t too far in fi'ont of the pack of top golfers in the conference. It was a very young pack with the top six scorers all either sophomores or fi*eshmen. HarperCreek freshman EllaBushman shot a 45. Coldwater sophomore Harper Anglin shot a 46, Marshall sophomore Anna Thompson 48 and Harper Creek City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL The City Council for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning 420 E Mill Planned Unit Development modification and final site plan approval for certain properties located at 328 East Mill Street parcel #0855-001-001-02 and 420 East Mill Street parcel # 08-55-001-00104. City Council will review and consider 420 E Mill Planned Unit Development modification and final site plan approval for reorientation of multi-family residential buildings, reorientation and increase in size of mixed-use building, and addition of a childcare center in the mixed-use building as a permitted use. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday September 29, 2025, at a special meeting of the City Council in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. r freshman Adeline Higgs 49 to round out the top five. The Beaver team also had sophomore Haley Willi sixth with a 50. Edger was fourth and the Saxon girls’ team placed fifth as the conference got together again at Hankerd Hills Golf Course Monday, Sept. 8, for the second conference ^amboree. Coldwater won the meet with a score of 189 strokes ahead of Harper Creek 189, Jackson Northwest 205, Parma Western 207, Marshall 211, Hastings 222 and Permfield 244. Edger shot a 44 at Hankerd Hills, Cole scored a 57 for the Saxon team. Bumham 60 and junior Maddie Stora shot a 61. Willi was the day’s medalist with a 41 and her teammate Bushman and Coldwater’s Alivia Arnold both shot 43. In between the two conference match­ es, the Saxons held their Saxon Dozen, 12-hole tournament, at The Legacy at Hastings Friday and tookthe champion­ ship. The Saxon team beat Grand Rapids Christian on a sixth-score tiebreaker for the title. “These were tough scoring condi­ tions, and that makes our win even more meaningful,” coach Schueller said. “When you can come out on top against strong programs like Gull Lake and Grand Rapids Christian, that’s a real accomplishment. And the way we did it, with all six players contributing, says a lot about the depth of this team.” Edger led the Saxon team with a 61 and tied for medalist honors. Cole shot a 62 and Cousins a 68 with both ofthem placing in the top 12. Bumham shot a 72 toroundouttheSaxons’topfour. 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His goal pulled his team to within 2-1 in the first half, and that is how things ended on the scoreboard. I .4««4 4^ I *1 . .'t. •• I . ■■ r , I . :tfy >1 11 3^ I < 1 * J I r I , f ' • Sf I I > I *5’, h I sirb.'V^ Kir VI I I V f f (i < I I ■bf J wrgTW2j| 9** f 4 F ri bn - A I , , J 1 <1 ?T it :T^. ;SE©) ?»*:’-• r-jj 4 ! f V I i I ! i r I .- 3K , ? ‘ < J r f < I I # 1 1 •T 1 I f /. 11 »* . i t t. • ? i" I Lk /. 4 - JU: •4* y t i» I t V I I I ✓ .-4»i *1^ y r 4 a 1 V 1 R* / 1 -r£ .’KI •ii « A /. J I •f t . I I *- i 1 1', 1 .■ I> i J r .J ) ( ri i 7/ I J f ■ •O'. 4 f:j'. I <ni» w 4£' * i -I I ii I a J f I 4 • 4; JI c ? ii ,.3 S » especially in the closing minutes on the rain-drenched field. Hastings moved its goalkeeper, Dan­ iel Jensen, up in the field in the second half to better pressure the Vikings - a mostly successful move. Cooper Hokan­ son kept firing dangerous comers into the box, including a couple that Frizzell just managed to deflect away from his net. But Hastings could never get anoth­ er one through. Jensen has been in the field since then, with sophomore Grady Courtright taking over in goal. Jensen scored for the Saxons midway through the second half against Ottawa Hills on Pierce Field Tuesday, after the Saxons fell down 2-0 against the Bengals. Cooper Hokanson converted a penalty kick a few minutes later to tie things up. “That seems to be our M.O. this year. We seem to come out a little tOo amped, and^ys are stepping up a little to hard and they’re getting by us and we’re giv­ ing up two quick goals.” coach Hokan­ son said of giving up the early leads. “Once we settle down, then our defense is holding up really well. So, if we can just figure out how to start the game out how we finish it, we’ll be all set.” In the win over Otsego Monday, the Saxons struck first. Cooper Hokanson fired a cross towards the Bulldog goal and Luuk Hoffman put it in the net. Otsego tied the game at 1-1, and then the Saxons took the lead back. Thistime Cooper fired a comer kick that Pau Crespo finished off for a goal. The Saxon team is now 1-8-2 overall this season. The Saxons get Interstate-8 Athletic Conference play started this evening, Sept. 11, against Harper Creek in Hastings. The Saxons then go to Jackson Northwest in the league Tuesday. Lakewood is currently 4-3 on the season after falling to perennial Capital Area Activities Conference White Di­ vision powerhouse Eaton Rapids. The Greyhounds took a 6-0 win over the visiting Vikings Tuesday evening. Lake­ wood is back in action at home taking on Lansing Waverly this evening and then will go on the road to face Belding Saturday morning. I It started to be a running joke with the Lakewood Vikings, and it came up again. The plan was to push the ball to the baseline in the comers, look to get it in the middle and then try and get shots off against the Saxons Wednesday in a non-conference match at Lakewood High School. The Lake wood varsity boys’ soccer team did it often early before the down­ pour really got heavy and everything was completely soaked. Lakewood turned its early strategy into two goals and then held on for a 2-1 win over Hastings. Brody Hoppes, who had a number of opportunities to put the ball in the net the past few weeks, scored the opening goal for the Vikings. '“W6 had it in the comer, the ball was sent across. A Hastings guy tried to clear it. Hoppes was at the top comer of the 18, took a step and put a shot off the far pole and into the goal,” Lakewood head coach James LeVeque said. “That was the fifth time in the last three games that he has rang the far pole. The first four went back out onto the field. He finally rang the post and it went it. He had it coming.” Connor Merritt attacked the baseline in the comer to spark the Vikings’ second goal. He fired a pass across the Saxon six and eventually teammate Kaden Rohrbacher one-touched it into the net. LeVeque said he has some guys with some skill and speed up top, but the level ofball-handlingonthe attackthis season is better suited for beating opponents one-on-one on the outside than trying to dribble through a really crowded box. The Vikings started the match in a 4-4-2 formation, with two forwards up top. The team has found some success attacking that way, but LeVeque said his squad doesn’t quite have the depth in the midfield to keep that up at the moment. For the most par, the Vikings have gone with a 4-5-1 formation with one attacker and five midfields to better control that middle part of the field and try and relieve some of the pressure on a young defense. Hastings picked up its intensity as the first half wore on too, which has been something of a theme for his team lately Saxon head coach Matt Hokanson said later. His guys got their first win of the season over Otsego by a 2-1 score Monday and then finished in a 2-2 draw with Ottawa Hills Tuesday this week. “We came out. We were ready. We were hungry,” LeVeque said Wednes­ day. “Both teams looked ready coming off the bench taking the field. But we took the fight to them. The first ten minutes we absolutely dominated them. It looked like we might mercy them. It was just dominating fashion. They finally got their feet under them a little bit and started generating a little bit of an attack. That’s when we went to a 4-5-1. The hope was to make sure they didn’t gather any momentum going into half. Unfortunately, I think we should not have stayed in it as long as we did.” Hastings scored withjust over 16 min Utes to play in the first halfas the Vikings couldn’t get a Saxon comer kick cleared away. Hugo pressured the Viking back line after Viking keeper Levi Frizzell was unable to reach the comer to punch it away, and Hugo knocked into the net. The Saxons created a bunch more chances on comer kicks in the contest, e Visit us online at mihomepaper.com I STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of: THE JANET L. WILSON LIVING TRUST, DATED MAY 17 2022 TO ALL CREDITORS:* NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Janet L. Wilson, who lived at 8022 West Irving Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333, died on August 1, 2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of Janet L. Wilson Living Trust, dated May 17 2022, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Dennis Wilson, Jr. was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Dennis Wilson, Jr., the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49056 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 4, 2025 Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 Dennis Wilson Jr. 8022 West Irving Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 804-8947 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30194-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Mark J. Converse. Date of birth: April 11, 1962. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Mark J. Converse, died July 20, 2025 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Christine F. Converse, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Date: 9/3/25 Brett A. Grossman P63069 610 N. Spruce Street Vicksburg, Ml 49097 269-649-3000 Christine F. Converse 7258 S. Crooked Lake Drive Delton, Ml 49046 269-366’0272 City Of Hastings COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN RESOLUTION 2025-24 AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF HASTINGS FOR A HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CDBG HOUSING IMPROVING LOCAL LIVABILITY (CHILL) GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, The City of Hastings is seeking grant funding for a Homeowner Rehabilitation Program through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), Neighborhood Housing Initia­ tives Division, CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) program; and WHEREAS, the Ci^ of Hastings proposes to use $354,000 in CDBG funds to provide income-eligi­ ble homeowners with funds to make necessary repairs to their home to rehabilitate interior and ex­ terior for code-related requirements, permanently affixed energy-related repairs, and improvements necessary for persons with accessibility needs, and remediation of lead-based paint hazards or asbestos abatement, and to provide required administration of the grant program. Not less than $300,000 will be used to benefit persons withiri the City of Hastings, pursuant to MSHDA CHILL guidelines. 100% of the residential structures will be occupied by low- or moderate-income house­ holds. No persons will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the City of Hastings Master Plan and the pro­ posed initiatives in bringing properties into compliance with building and property maintenance codes; and WHEREAS, no project costs (CDBG and non-CDBG) will be incurred prior to formal grant award, completion of the environmental review procedures, and formal written authorization to incur costs has been provided by the CDBG/MSHDA Project Manager; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hastings City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to submit the MSHDA CDBG CHILL application and to sign the application, grant agree­ ment, and all necessary supporting attachments. The City Manager is designated as the Certifying Officer for the NEPA Environmental Review and is authorized to execute Payment Requests. motion to adopt the foregoing resolution being offered by Stenzelbarton, with support by Brehm: YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie, Stenzelbarton andTossava NAYS: None ABSENT: McLean and Rocha MOTION DECLARED ADOPTED. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a duly held and attended reg­ ular meeting the 8th_day of September 2025, by the City Council of the City of Hastings, by a vote ofseven (7) members voting in favor, zero (0) members voting against and two fl (2) members absent. Linda Perin. City Clerk ♦ I NOTICE; SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council -1 position Barry County Conservation Easement Board - 1 agricultural interest; 1 township designee Central Dispatch - 1 general public Commission on Aging Board - 4 posi­ tions Department of Health and Human Ser­ vices - 1 position Parks & Recreation - 3 positions Veterans Affairs - 1 positions - must have active duty service during time of conflict Applications may be obtained at the Coun­ ty Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Com­ mission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29,2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE ■ BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM, on September 25. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dakota Chilton, unmarried man, as sole owner Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Registration Systems, Inc. Electronic (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: June 28, 2024 Recorded on July 2, 2024, in Document No. 2024004845, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 72/100 Dollars ($179,756.72) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: The West 124 feet of the North 343 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 8 West Commonly known as 4250 Mud Lake Rd, Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961. under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as OwnerTrustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23^38 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1570655 fQ8-28WQ9-18l �I •J < 10 Thursday, September 1 1, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANKER www.HastingsBanner.com ► T First time with five scorers, DK girls win title atTK invite Brett Bremer The top 25 in each division earned medals. Maple Valley didn’t have enough competitors to earn either a boys’ or girls’ team score. The Lion girls’ team did have two finish ini eh top five in the girls’ divi­ sion race. Senior Izabelle Soper was fourth with a time of 25:35.75, a new PR for her, and freshman Melanie Jones was fifth in 25:41.37. Delton Kellogg junior Riley Perley ran herfastesttimeyettoplacesixthin26:17.43. The DK team also had Olivia Vincent ninth in 27:35.55, junior Evelynn Courneya 11th in 27:47.06 and junior Makayla Lutz 16th in 29:41.45. Maple Valley sophomore Lydia Emerick was intehmiddleofthat pack withaneighth­ place time of 27:00.41 and Lion senior Ada Marie Blakely was 22nd in 34:23.15. The DK boys’ team had eight guys among the top 25 finishers, but the Panthers couldn’t quite beat out Grand River Prep in the team standings. Fhe Titans closed the day with 29 points ahead of Delton Kellogg 34 and Wyoming 57. Grand RiverPrepsenior Elijah Lipscomb was the Kellogg Division boys’ champ with a time of 17;40.72. Libertas Christian senior Liam Kamp was second in 18:32.65 and then Madden third. MaddenqualifiedfortlieMHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals as a sophomore last fall, ran more middle distances races throughout the high school track and field season last spring, and is working his stamina back up to the 5K cross country distance now. He said he has a hill behind his house that he did some work on throughout the offseason, and that he spent a lot of time doing laps on the track in Delton - a few miles at a lime. I want to get right where I want to be again, just like last year, just building that endurance up and that mentality up, too,” Madden said. “That’s what I want to do. Coming into every race, I want to get a medal, and I wanna at least PR or SR for every single one.” Senior Nick Muday was the DK team’s number two Monday with a time of 19:29.11. Sophomore Jace Hilton was also in before the clock ticked to 20 minutes. He placed ninth in 19:51.08. Freshman Malachi Allersma was tenth overall forthe Panthers in 20:01.91. Rounding out the top seven for the DKL team were sophomore Joseph McCoy 12th Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team put five finishes Together for the first time diis season to cam a team score, and the Panthers promptly go handed some hardware. The Panthers took the championship in the Kellogg Division race al the annual Coach B Invitational hosted by Thomapple Kellogg near Murphy’s Point at Gun Lake Monday. There were six teams competing in the Kellogg Division girls’ race and three had enou^ finishers to earn a team score. The DK girls closed the race with 31 points to beat out Grand River Prep with 42 points and Wyoming Lee with 50 points. Delton Kellogg senior Elli Timmerman was the individual champion with a time of 23 minutes 56.41 seconds. Timmerman and the DK boys’ leader, junior Landon Mad­ den, were both more than a minute faster than they’d ever been on the course there in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area before. Madden was third in the Kellogg Division boys’ race with a time of 18:38.72. “It’s a good course, yeah, it’s flat, it’s nice and flat, which is good,” Timmennan said. “It always makes for a good race.” Altliough she isn’t a big fan of the sandy spots on the course along parts of the first and last miles of tlie race. “It’s like I can’t get a grip on the ground when I’m in sand, you know. I’m like running in place, kicking sand up,” Tim­ merman said. At least she wasn’t doing ±ose alone in maroon and white Monday. The race was ±e first where the DK girls’ team had five varsity finishers which is the minimum required at most meets to earn a team score. Timmerman was the only finisher for the Pan±ersattheAug. 27 Southwest Michigan Rustbuster and DK had four finishers at its home invitational at Gilmore Car Museum last week Timmennan has been doing what she can to try and recruit some new teammates, trying to lure tliem in with the tun of being on a team and the delicious pasta parties. “It’s fun to win,” she added Monday. Timmerman had a good lead on her clos­ est competitor in the Kellogg competition. Grand River Prep was second in 24:42.38. With fewer teams than usual, the Thomapple Division race for larger schools ran at the same time as die Kellogg Division teams. V I J * A* i' 4 c re B. "ir s - «*■ ’ * .1 ■ I J' 1 1 J r a r p' ?• iJ 4 I J > r f '■ L.J I I >r. ( « 1 A I r r I 4i The Delton Kellogg varsity girls' cross country team celebrates its championship in the Kellogg Division at Thornapple Kellogg's Coach B Invite at Gun Lake Monday. Team members are (from left) Makayla Lutz, Riley Perley, Elli Timmerman, Olivia Vincent and Evelynn Courneya. Photo by Brett Bremer I r i 44«' i 4<'- T •■k- ri 1 -''J-* I in 20:18.43, junior Jack Favreau 22nd in 21:48.32 and freshman Lucas Doubledee 24th in 22:44.05. Senior Deegan Castaneda had a 25th-place finish. Maple ValleyjuniorCameron Murray led his team in 21:57.82, which put him 23rd overall. Lion sophomore Grady Wilkes was 34th in 25:56.98. Thomapple Division The Thomapple Kellogg girls were lliird and the boys fourth in the Thomapple Divi­ sion races Monday. The Trojans were competing in a meet with Caledonia for the third time in four competitions so far this fall. The Caledonia boys took the team championship witli 30 points ahead ofthe Grand Rapids Track C1 ub 43, West Michigan Aviation Academy 76, Thomapple Kellogg 122 and Wayland 122. Caledonia had the two fastest mnners and three of the five guys who finished the race in less ±an 17 minutes. Caledonia senior Noah Johnston won the race in 16:21.07 and sophomore Bennett Snapper was second in 16:32.88. West Michigan Aviation senior Asher Jager was third in 16:39.72. The Thomapple Kellogg boys were led by freshman Owen Bremer who was 31 st overall. He had a time of 18:39.26 which put him about half a second behind Madden in the full field ofrunners across both divisions. Junior teammate Grady Galaviz was about nvo seconds behind Bremer v ith a 32ndplace time of 18:41.35. He beat his previous course record by more than halfa minute and was more than a minute faster that he was at the Coach B Invite as a sophomore last fall. TK also had freshman Parker Robinett 48th in 20:17.51, freshman Jerin Donker 49th in 20:28.59 and senior Alexander Fiizzell 52nd in 21:01.22. The TK girls' team had four runners earn medals forfinishing in the top 25 and all sev­ en scorers had times tliat would have been tops among the Kellogg Division runners. JuniorPeyton Hardy paced the TKpackas she has throughout the fall. She was tenth in 21 ;21.77, her fastest time of the season and a new course record for her too. Grand Rapids Track Club junior Gianna Chaignot won the Tliomapple Division girls’ race in 19:05.20. West Michigan Aviation junior Ahna Woltjer was second in 19:58.78. Caledonia junior Akaela Daman continued working towards that 20-minute mark placing third with a personal record tiiTieof20:0I.84. Tlie other TK medalists included junior Alaina McCrumb 18th in 22:21.73, soph­ omore Amya Gater 19th in 22:30.28 and junior Cannen Reynolds 22nd in 22:39.92. Senior Madison Kietzman was TK’s number five in 22:47.31. i i* '4 I I i I 4 I M t I i 4 4 'S f 1 •/ » 1- L « t w I'iS* r i .(I I* I h? Jfi!" wi-f- fw I ;;i;c ■ t Sr* r / J 5 h V T .;1 J# 4 r > T J! V* * n *” > . >* . f 1 ,r»S 'J :.v > r f t I**-* ' t .4 nJ' f • n ’A 4 « r I * J \ 4’ '*> <r*' i, it k r, j i I t I > )4 itfW . i J. I • t 'I •« I I I ; * 1 1 V* J -14’' .1 u.M 31” 8 * « 1 t ►V J- I , I 9 4 ll-'' . 4 vr ‘ J O' ftp?'»' f - y j.U I * F i rp * ! fll^ I .11113 • ■ • { : 1 . . .1 r I •.« r . i i. I 4<’k •' I I 'li’T .. . iw 4.*< 1 r P / .i 1 I f 1 'T'A' 1 ? Trojans tally some early PR's at first conference Jamboree Brett Bremer It was an early speed test for the Trojans Thursday at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. TheOKGoldConferenceopencd its 202"' varsity cross country season witli a race on what is regularly one of the Grand Rapids area’s fastest paths. A group of six Thomapple Kellogg guys and four girls set personal records on the course along the Grand River on the north side of downtown Grand Rapids. Tlie South Christian girls and boys took victories at the first conference jamboree of the season. The TK girls were second to the Sailors and the TK boys were fourth in tlie day’s team standings. The South Christian girls were dominant with senior Chloe Rinzema leading tlie way in 20 minutes 30.22 seconds, freshman Lily VanEyk second in 20:31.25 and sophomore Tiffany DeMaagd third in 20:32.10. South Christian had the first four girls’ across the finish line and the team’s top seven all placed among the top ten. Wayland sophomore Abree VanDenBrink and fresh­ man Madison Bumhoffer were the only girls inside the top eight not on ±e South Christian team. They were fifth and sixth respectively. Junior Peyton Hardy led the TK girls with a time of 21:29.13 that had her in 12th overall. Senior Madison Kietznian had her fastest race of the fall so far to place 13th in 21:44.14. Sophomore Amya Gater was one of those Trojans setting a PR Thursday. She placed 14th in 21:52.01. TK junior Alaina McCnimb was 16th ri' y. .MH • 1 - B 'ia • . » overall 11121:54.04andjuniorCarmenReynolds placed 22nd in 22:11.43. Both girls had their best time of the season. South Chi-istian won the girls’ meet with just 17 points. TK was second with 66 points ahead of Wayland 82, West Catholic 103, Northview 110 and Grand Rapids Union 179. TK freshman Owen Bremer dropped his PR for the third time in three races to start his varsity running career. He placed 13th overall in 18:23.06. Trojanjunior Grady Galaviz improved his PR to 18:38.10 to place 17th. Tlie Trojan team also got a PR from freshman Parker Robinett who was 215th in 19:38.76 and sophomore W^att Richardson who was 26th in 19:39.29. Rounding out the top five for TK was sophomore Garrett Holdiausen 29th in 19:47.11. riiere was a bit more diversity in teams among the top runners in the boys’ race. South (21iristianjunior ben Verlin led his team to the win with a winning time of 16:41.21. Northview senior Rliys Hobnes dropped his PR to 16:44.23 to place second. South Christian senior Tliad VanderLaan was third ' in 16:53.46. They were the only three guys to hit tlie finish line in less than 17 minutes. The Sailors won with 34 points ahead of Noithview 37, Union 93, Thomapple Kel­ logg 109, Wayland 136, Wyoming 156 and West Catholic 171. Tlie Trojan teams run at the Sparta Invi­ tational Saturday, Sept. 13. The OK Gold Conference gets together again Sept 24 at Wayland. t” : I { I t gfe '‘9- r ' r?‘ 4 nt. W.* 4 •y -»# 91^ T / • • .r‘ .‘fe’r LJ -<• '.□? - It RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LAND USE | PERMIT APPLICATION AT OCTOBER 1. 2025 MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER-INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on October 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The Tt A •• 1 •1 « < '1 h -i 1A' i ..4=^ •'^*1 y Vi U •r I I (' 4* /•» r«* •! ... ' 8' . A I 1? •1.J 1 t i 6 I r I 1 I r I r ••• bl r ( t <1 1 nr VI w IflTCTOr |l t M.' t C: 1 1 f 1- I UM 4,.*^ *xa» if I * ♦elMwm I ! I I I i fvi ftj tv I t. i X 1 f. r* /.'I t ’ 4A, * >e k f i Ji I « w ' ri f 1 1 I A I ^4 » •* I . * I ) J * • '-■4- 9 anixuiA ► I I >> 1. J J ' T ? I >T .'1 1. 1 k 1 ■ L •T^b* * 1 *• 9-t *’’4' ''W, '.Al A ^<1» w UI I />x r a 4 r * ti I t >1 ■ p * £ /- r ’ ' b 1( 1 k f I. I. 5I Ii I Mit", • r K w.> '>J ■> I dka P* /I 1 f n « 1 » fit 'iry » I T 'fl-4 sr / *> k I f I * ■■ aij I kI T s iblLi * ft*, •"1.1 :rT ■h k k .'O'* I Ih I • . i / 1 > s * "41 i ,4* i i r* V k f 1 .Xi- • 1 s I »< /i » i S)i r T i kk .9-' **» ' * z A! V; I 4 f The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning 420 E Mill Planned Unit Development modification and final site plan approval for certain properties located at 328 East Mill Street parcel #0855-001-001-02 and 420 East Mill Street parcel # 08-55-001-001 04. The Planning Commission will review and consider 420 E Mill Planned Unit Development modification and final site plan approval for reorientation of multi-family residential buildings, reorientation and increase in size of mixed-use building, and addition of a childcare center in the mixed-use building as a permitted use. The public hearing will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday September 26,2025, at a special meeting of the Planning Commission in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. f i J r v < NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT MODIFICATION AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL J > ! ’ A J Ja City of Hastings I e rw— iwr? Sports Editor I 4 f • J 4 1 *3 J 9. > - H-; Ttar « . r ■04. « .. 'X •» » r I I ,*p M/ 4 "■ar fl ■ * .4 ij s?. ^4 TA, 2 Illi '4^ «.l f: •* •^T4 l» «» 4 t items to be considered at this public hearing include the following: 1. The application of Madeline and Jason Jonker for special land use permit approval for a group day care home on the premises commonly known as 5148 Gun Lake Road {parcel no. 08-13020-008-40) zoned CR Country Residential District. The Planning Commission will consider this application pursuant to §220-5-3.G of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and the special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3.A. and §220-20-7 Item 6 of the Rutland Charter Township Code, and any other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting: in­ cluding a site plan for the development specified in the preceding paragraph submitted for review and potential Planning Commission approval at this meeting pursuant to the standards specified 9 t. > I K f' A % I( ■ 1 * vr bfm V Is I [ » I f- i: > ■< T ! n a 'J*' n I, * ■ I I 1 r t A Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath RoadHastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 4 sj ’ •r- ’ !.*• t ( 4 T, * * * • ■ fl 4 * A - - ■ A i t ft k« A -Vi' S, t I '* > •x Xl f ift A I 4 j r « ’ fl’ I ■J _ ft.. ki- a I **>. 11 $ .1 A.' • ’ ’“C ?! 4 Ik J 1 -1. I I c ■ % * I i f y-Tii ■St k ! ’n I I ( ’8 ’ '•T, 1 h % rtie I.. I 4 • V J ■ w• li i — *k T A I Ita* *. r r • T • T» I 4 ..fl •».' - *4^ I V »■ 1* 'n. - 3fe-jW 4^ «- V'. 4 ^*7. •* •'^ 1 •» Si. ■ y I * ’’ SEr .’ -Wk \ rJ “t uJ > 9 jS w .w._ . fliib Ja /I •T-^ - % Ik .*e. £j -t . J. : fe.Tr • bw.C'A'" 4: ' W .1 'w ’’..'i.Y r*.» further may be examined at the hearing/meeting, Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio­ tapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Havrthome, Clerk The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin City Clerk ••Ilk. f,1 further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-referenced special land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Town­ ship Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting. and * i^SkAZ iS .7 J?»' in §220-21-5. of the Code. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. » > i •J L..N �I I 1 1 I I i I, www HastingsBanner com oiwv Thursday, September 11,2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER t 11 9 Sbs J 1 .1 • t tf( *1 4 4 I if w s I, 1 • V •i £X I !•» J I I t I r> '.1 V I 'S I. 'A I j Hastings offensive coordinator Pat Coltson gives a play call to quarterback Mason Tossava during the second half of their home opener against Wiliamston inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. J i f i J I, i I I I I f < i I « I P. b I e 4 I Lakewood junior Brayden Federau (55) comes over to celebrate a tackle with sophomore Logan Batchelder during the first quarter of their non-conference win over visiting Benton Harbor at Unity Field Friday. Photo by Brett Bremer I i I Saxons start 2025 1-8 challenge with visit from Northwest e- * 'Wi, s r'f « I I I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor i I I i I I s Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg have now had heartbreak and heroics in the final seconds. Lakewood got its first victory in a lopsided alfair. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley chase win number one this week. The Hastings varsity football team won on a last second field goal in Middleville, spoiling the Trojans’ home opener. It was the Williamston Hornets’ turn to play spoiler last Friday as the Hornets got a touchdown pass in the closing seconds to wipe out a one-point Saxon lead. Having gone through the ups and downs, the Saxons now turn their attention to the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season. The Saxons will face a I-l Jackson North­ west team on a night that Hastings will honor veterans and first responders - a football tradition athletic director Mike Mohn is implementing from his Delton Kellogg days. The Saxons are a perfect 9-0 against the Mounties since joining the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference in 2016. Thomapple Kellogg stymied a Hamilton two-point try in the closing seconds to win by one on the road last Friday and now its off to Wayland Friday for a dale with the rival Wildcats. The last three games be­ tween the Trojans and Wildcats have been decided by seven points or less. The Wildcats are no strangers to close contests having lost to Sparta by one last week to even their record at 1 -1. Lakewood opens play in the Capital Area Activities Conference White DivisionalhomeagainstCharlotteFriday. Both teams got their first victory of the season last Friday. The Orioles opened conference play last week with a 48-14 win over Eaton Rapids. Charlotte has dominated its series with the Vikings since Lakewood returned to the CAAC two seasons ago with acouple of lopsided wins. Delton Kellogg will be chasing win number one as it plays host to Watervliet Friday. The Panthers had a two-score lead get away in the second half at Allegan last week, but showed some improvements in coach Brooks Smith’s evolving offensive system. The Panthers will be looking to extend a winning streak against the Water­ vliet program to four with a win. The Maple Valley varsity had to face the defending Big 8 Conference champs from Union City in their conference opener last week. Now it is on to a home I I I I / ’ I i 1 I I 7 I /• ■’f J ') H(l( I ?V T< i»- j ’’r^. "K • I f *1, 'if:. n 4 1r A t ' ^□SL [’f ,! r .4 < / » Ji ■TTWIWIlWl. *«* . bfifi (' !•' r I 4 i' u f J i ’ '*^'' .M? 1 I I i i f. • : . 1 ’ I r 1 .wc ' • A 1 ■ d J! r / 1 > rI ’W«S=EB»i ^7ui ;nl A(.fc ^■1 r 4 • ►J . I* /I I * I * . H |hy,/,-,-i'iy' 'tf!'// ■ • r," f i f 1 « ! 1 i J T *' .«- ban ’' TT J I: ' Of) * All! ;f .?J£X<Vr.< ‘ Gg I I I I HCSS^: /> I I I’J # ■■ R ivgr •J I I r; • A--'' ’I • rl f I I I I i r t It n I I I I ?<»• •A r yjosiai IE) 1!.,' nv'fHti/'I .L I 1f •••• — r* w » I I I j I , I I t 1 > I I •'.r f 1 fv- J i« ;^v !• p . • mnxt, ? I *? J *■ r T’ A n ;a I .. .-J rri l\ > tK. 1 » e • fj ti i i Ssr®' f t \ '.• fr .-^f :1a t I Xi ir I I I 1 ^3^: 7 J )> > < 5‘' f i 1 '.,1 . J ) I j> ; i f r llf- . < ( ■TF ■ ( s J v> i t ' I vy c > , J . *>r! • I' . . r D 5*’ -I ». I w* J •i *4 A I ' tferwrr.■<jl' 1 4 f. 7A r- ■— Oi«"l UI • < r >J^»‘- ■ 1 I , PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS I PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE I TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY I COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing w/ill be held on October 1, 2025 commencing at I 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville To\A/nship Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the I Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning I Ordinance for the Township. I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, in addition to participation during the public hearing, members of I the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by email, I ing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal's for receipt prior to the meeting, I in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by I leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark I Thompson at 269-948-4088. I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s| to be considered at said public hearing InI eludes, in brief, the following: I 1. An appeal filed by David and Carol Mitchell,13500 Burchette Rd. Plainwell Ml 49080, I challenging the Zoning Administrator's administrative decision to approve a land division I on property opposite theirs, based on interpretation of the definition of 'road frontage' I as applied to the proposed lot configuration. The subject property is located near 13525 I Burchette Rd. PPN# 08-12-020-017-00 and is zoned A — Agricultural. This appeal is being I reviewed pursuant to Article VI, 'Zoning Board of Appeals' of the Prairieville Township I Zoning Ordinance. I 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. I All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronI ic meeting is held, to participate via,the electronic meeting. I Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to indiI viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. I Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk I at the address or telephone number listed below. 1 d’ < k ' I * a Tl» 1 ), > I J u 9 k .fl i '■ t > / s V I k t * .t . X ) T sCric^nBi FtwA la’ ‘Wnr^^an; wmrJrtRi 'I llQuattsifumb^Ar ‘1 I ♦ I 4- i I i M boi inf; c J V ( - i -J * I -k*' ic:j 3C r! s I I r (Mbasfi I rr.. /' jaa<^' 1 I 1 J 1 /« .^alsrqJtM I ; k- RyoM ;!jrt-l;HJri »3 A W®si It was as thrilling as the opener, but it didn’t go the Saxons’ way this time. Williamston built a 14-0 lead and then rallied in the closing seconds for a touch­ down after ±e Saxons battled back to take a one-point lead in the second half. Williamston’s Kaelb Nielson tossed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Thomas Pratt with seven seconds to go. A two-point run by Eston Thorburn capped ofT a 36-29 victory forthe Hornet varsity football team inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday. A Saxon fumble and a blocked punt gave the Hornets the early advantage, ‘‘Being down 14-0 in the first quarter, we dug ourselves a hole to get out of. Williamston moved ±e ball well with some short passes and kept moving the chains,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “In the second half, we came out and got a stop and scored. We really had the momentum in the tlii rd and fourth quarters. We just left eight seconds too much on the clock when we went up by one point. Williamston moved the ball down the field while taking a few big shots at the end zone. We defended ±em all well, but their receiver made a great catch with :07 left on the clock.” Williamston led 20-8 at the half. Jonah Hamp and Tyler Frazer both rushed for two touchdowns for the Saxons. Hamp scored in the second quarter, and tallied his second score of ±e night in the third quarter as Hastings pulled within 2016. Frazer scored on a one-yard run early in the fourth quarter as Hastings pulled in front 22-20. Things were back and forth from there over ±e final 11 and a half minutes. Wil­ liamston went back in front 28-22 with a one-yard TD run by Nielson. The Saxons answered with a five-yard Frazer TD with a little over a minute and a half to go. Cooper Hokanson booted the extra-point kick following Frazer’s TD to move the Saxons into the lead ta 29-28. Hastings had 319 yards rushing on the night as a team and 20 yards passing. Williamston was a bit more balanced, and mostly as effective. The Hornets had 113 yards on the ground and 184 passing. Trevin Russell led the Saxon attack with 19 rushes for 160 yards. Hamp, Frazer and Cardale Winebrenner all rushed for at least 50 yards. Saxon quarterback Mason Tossava was 1 -for-4 passing for 20 yards and one interception. Nielson closed his evening 9-of-19 pass­ ing for 148 yards and three touchdowns, Joseph Smith was ±e Hornets’ top ground gainer with 12 carries for 42 yards. Pratt had two catches for 88 yards and two TDs in the game. Miles Keener and Hunter VanSickler caught touchdown passes for ±e Hornets in the first half. Spencer Wilkins and Grady Reed had five tackles each for the Saxons. Tyce Richardson and Trapper Reigler had four apiece. Allegan 27, Delton Kellogg 22 Delton Kellogg led for most of the first 43 and a half minutes Friday night at Allegan High School, but there were just enough little miscues throughout the night that it left room for the Tigers to rally from a two-score deficit in the final five minutes. Allegan quarterback Landen Geddes connected with Bradyn Kosiorowski on a 72-yard touchdown pass deep down the left sideline, on the home side of the field, to get the Tigers within 22-20. The Allegan defense got a stop to get the ball back for the offense on the Delton side of the 50-yard-line. The Tigers got the go-ahead score in the closing seconds on a two-yard touchdown run by Zak Smith. Myles Jackson followed the final three Allegan touchdowns of the evening with extra-point kicks. “Guys played with great effort, but ex­ ecution was lacking at times. Offensively, we need to do a betterj ob ofunderstanding where we are supposed to be going (block­ ing) and why and how we do it,” DK head coach Brooks Smith said. “Ultimately, I need to communicate that better to our kids. We had some self inflicted wounds on offense that hurt us in both halves, and some penalties that we should have avoid­ ed that hurt us in each phase of the game. “Defensively we played pretty well all night, but had a couple breakdowns here and there. All of those things lead to the outcome we got. Two score lead with 4;30 to play is a rough loss to take, but we will move on and try to get better outcomes.” The Panthers hit the first big pass of the night and took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Quarterback Tucker Tack found Elijah Offringa wide open behind the defense deep down the left side of the field for a 66-yard touchdown pass. Offnnga waited for the pass to fall out of the sky and then turned and sprinted the final 40 yards to the end zone. The Delton Kellogg lead eventually got to 15-0, with the offense, special teams and the defense all making big plays. Mitchell Swi ft and Mason Ferris busied through the line to block a Tiger punt on the final play of the first quarter, the Allegan defense held, but the Tiger offense was backed up when the Panthers turned the ball back over to the home team. A holding penalty pushed the Tigers back further, and on a third down snap inside the Tiger 5-yard-line the Delton Kellogg defense sent the house. A seven man rush allowed Griffyn Harmon to burst through the line virtually untouched to record a tackle for a safety that extended the DK lead to 8-0. Delton Kellogg bumped its lead to 15-0 on the first drive of the second half. Offringa took a pitch around the right side six yards for a touchdown and Gabe Smoczynski tacked on the extra-point for al 5-0 DK lead. Jackson scored on a six-yard run to get the Tigers within 15-6 there in the third quarter, and then a botched snap on a punt attempt by DK allowed the Tigers to start again in DK territory. This time the Tigers ended a drive with a one-yard TD dive. A successful extra-point had Allegan within 15-13. The Panthers answered with a 52-yard td run by Tack. Easton Reynolds and Off­ ringa sealed the edge on the run around the left side from near midfield and Menden Phillips had a soUd block down field. The Smoczyski extra-point bumped DK’s lead back to 22-13. It was a short-lived advantage as Allegan got within 22-20 with the long TD pass from Geddes on the first play of its next drive. “We took some big steps on offense, we ran things better,” coach Smith said. “Tucker our QB is getting better and better at running an option based offense, but still has lots ofroom to continue to improve. He had a really good night. Our slots played well. We blocked ok, need to take steps up front to improve. “We tackled much better on defense, but have more growing we need to continue to do as far as communications and responsi­ bility to their job.” Tack was 7-of-13 passing for the night for 158 yards. Harmon had 38 yards rush­ ing and Ferris 34 in the ballgame for the See CHALLENGE on 14 «>.. k* 4 Williamston 36, Hastings 29 Saxon back Jonah Hamp finds room to run through the middle with Jamison Nickolopoulos trying to bring him down from behind Friday. Photos by Perry Hardin •ft- *f $ V '3” ^7 date with Reading Friday. Both ±e Lions and Rangers are playing for ±eir first W of the season. Here is a roundup of last week’s local gridiron action... sPJ eor^»**’,wr: a H' f 'J .V' 5 ; ♦3 I • i .1 f i I ‘' j uaii? I K •V I >r Art s I ! I > ■ I •r " !• 1 I »'« I 1 vjwinrf f 4 4 a . 1 '-r / '1 ' - » k I z>f« f if '9. -i. » u'' ilk r»^ V t + 1 4 i * ) r i ‘1 ir<f « I iSP < I I 4 . u• < 4 J ft : AT Ia A & 1 J A- \ w JJ. ■’« Take the next step to a better paying job! 9 V- •*< •• . I ■. d *^r ’TkJ ( r -22 4 r ( 1^ Learn about free: '•^ • Computer skills training • Career coaching J i•l A **< Job search services ISk I* *1 i l".*.S Trade Ad|ustment Assistonce PLUS: Ask us if you qualify for Trade Assistance Act benefitsl \ > A Call 1-800-285-W0RK {9675} or visit westmiworks.org/job-seekers/ By: Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 J! V A; 4.^' • * PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS I f ^SfcHIGAN V ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ h r �n I / / 12 Thursdoy, September 11, 2025 T-£HAST!' < BAMNER ) WWW HastingsBonner com / HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN J 1 / t < V NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOVERDALE, WILKINSON AND JONES (MUD) LAKES AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-2 'I I ! I ' A '1 1 r-a 9^. 7 f • •1 A 1- J.' fH Jx 'll -At ' II J , .b r,^ I ‘i-i •< TO: THE RF.SIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: z •p X f I > 9 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Hope lbwnship. as authorized by PA 188 of 1954. as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control protect (with associated activities) on Cloverdale, Wilkinson and )ones (Mud) Lakes in Hope Township as more particularly described below and to re establish and continue a spe cial assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The proposed special assessment district will replace the existing special assessment district which district expired in 2024. i ■ a I .J 7 7 I ( > I X ) -F t (I .1' 9 PLEASE TAKE FUR7 HER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof arc to be specially assessed includes parcels with frontage on Cloverdale, Wilkinson and/or Jones (Mud) Lakes and/or back lots with access to Cloverdale. Wilkinson and/or Jones (Mud) Lakes and including the following lax parcels: 4 4^ I I i-' »fl ’ I i i i » Kt 1^' fl 7 a 1 CLOVERDALE:, WILKINSON AND JONES (MUD) LAKES AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIST. 2025-2 The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 07-019-412-10 07-030-011-00 07-150-015-00 07-260-004 10 07-300 023-00 07-310-016-00 07-020-002-00 07-030-012-00 07-150-017-00 07-260-005-00 07 300-023-42 07-310-018-00 07-020-017-00 07-030-013-00 07-150-017-10 07-260-006-00 07-300-024-00 07-310-019-00 07-020-018-00 07-030-014-00 07-150-018-00 07-260-007 00 07-300-025-00 07-310-020-00 07-020-040-00 07-030-016-00 07-230-001-00 07-260-008-00 07-300-026-00 07-310-021-00 07-020-044-00 07-030 402-06 07-230-002-00 07-260-009-00 07-300-030-00 07-310-022-00 07-020-045-00 07-030-448-21 07-230-003-00 07-260-010-00 07-300-033-00 07-310-074-00 07-020-046-10 07-031-008-00 07-230-004-00 07-260-011-00 07-300-045-00 07-310-076-00 07-020-046-20 07-031-011-11 07-230-006-00 07-260-012-00 07-300-049-00 07-310-079-00 07-020-046-30 07-031-011-12 07-230-007-00 07-260-013-00 07-300-051-00 07-310-082-00 07-020-046-50 07-031-011-20 07-230-008-00 07-260-014-00 07-300-053-00 07-310-083-00 07-020-047-00 07-031-011-30 07-230-009-00 07-300-001-01 07-300-058-00 07-310-087-00 07-031-011-50 07-230-010-00 07-300-004-00 07-300-062-00 07-310-088-00 07-315-152-00 07-029-017-10 07-031-014-00 07-230-011-00 07-300-005-00 07-300-065-00 07-310-089-00 07-029-021-00 07-031-020-00 07-230-012-00 07-300-006-00 07-300-066-00 07-310-091-00 07-029-023-00 07-140-007-00 07-230-013-00 07-300-007-00 07-300-080-00 07-310-093-00 07 029-027-00 07-140-008-00 07-230-014-00 07-300-008-00 07-300-160-00 07-310-109-00 07-029-226-00 07-140-010-00 07-230-016-00 07-300-008-10 07-300-402-00 07-310-110-00 07-030-001-40 07-150-001-00 07-230-017-00 07-300-008-20 07-310-003-00 07-310-111-50 07-030-001-50 07-150-002-00 07-230-018-00 07-300-009-00 07-310-003-10 07-310-111-56 07-030-002-09 07-150-003-00 07-230-019-00 07-300-010-00 07-310-004-00 07-310-123-00 07-030-002-50 07-150-004-00 07-230-020-00 07-300-011-00 07-310-005-00 07-310-125-00 07-030-002-81 07-150-005-00 07-230-021-00 07-300-012-00 07-310-007-00 07-310-127-00 07-030-003-00 07-150-006-00 07-230-022-00 07-300-013-00 07-310-008-00 07-310-128-00 07-030-004-00 07-150-007-00 07-230-023-00 07-300-014-00 07-310-009-00 07-310-130-00 07-030-005-00 07-150-008-00 07-230-024-00 07-300-015-00 07-310-011-00 07-310-132-00 07-030-005-05 07-150-009-00 07-230-025-00 07-300-018-00 07-310-011-10 07-310-133-00 07-030-007-00 07-150-010-00 07-230-027-00 07-300-019-00 07-310-012-00 07-310-134-00 07-030-008-00 07-150-011-00 07-230-028-00 07-300-020-00 07-310-013-00 07-310-136-00 07-030-009-00 07-150-013-00 07-230-032-05 07-300-020-25 07-310-014-00 07-310-138-00 07-030-010-00 07-150-014-00 07-260-001-00 07-300-022-00 07-310-015-00 07-310-140-00 07-315-181-00 07-315-182-00 07-315-184-00 07-315-185-00 07-315-186-00 See also the accompanying map identifying the proposed special assessment district. I I 5 f' « '5. ■■ J it !1' t t I 1 I I ? I f I y r 1 I J 1 I* II fl* • 4 J J .■J r r c I I 1 f I « 11* I / ■ s • f fl I ! I • ( I yr c *• 4 I .. I.' 07-315-153-00 07-315-156-00 07-315-158-00 07-315-160-00 07-315 161-00 07-315-162-00 07-315-164-50 07-315-166-00 07-315-167-00 07-315-168-00 07-315-169-00 07-315-171-00 07-315-172-10 07-315-175-00 07-315-176-00 07-315-178-00 07-315-180-00 07-315-180-20 ft I t '• 'J I 1 i- w* Al f • i [ s r < 1 >5 > s \7. 1 1 f : .-■A 9 i 1 I .. l’ V,' fc i ’ ? % • I » I 7 J I Ji- P » J « ! Tf I i I I V 9 1 r 1 J i t » 1' .1 1 J r I w 1 • I < I ; J •i * 1 f A M % “T* { I 1 -V r r. I ( t I fc a t-. Jr*-*'’ ''' ii iHM I 1 4 * i I i K. '‘rx • sen w I • .1 ’ - '.-X fciarf t >>1 I ( ' • <. f .-i 1 .-7 < f-rit LI , I, f 4 I « 1 k 07-310-141-00 07-310-144-00 07-310-145-00 07-310-147-00 07-310-149-00 07-310-150-00 07-310-411-54 07-310-450-50 07-315-004-00 07-315-005-00 07-315-007-00 07-315-151-00 1 I A I I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town : ship Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, togeth er with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $334,000. The cost of the project proposed to be raised by special assessment is the total project cost. The Hope Township Board has passed a reso­ lution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. i:v 11 1 4^ ■ t I 1 »r a |L *>1 Iw ahBtl I lil fl /m it tewe < I m t J o. i* I I JI 4 i .%-t MSB sJI •t I # 20 t r4 I flB ■? J «<p f ■ I *3 1 I ( ! * i J I V '4 I c r^v I’Aft r. VAX Uli » i. J /A > 1 ■I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town­ ship Board has placed the project plans and costs estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment districts may be examined at the Clerks office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. iX f i t r r CLQyeVMU LMS a .J rr I Ml J A r & 1 r A w A * •• * IF ( i I I % ''•TV- ‘J I 4 f5^: I f* r k. 4. 2:! it — CLOVmAlE tAK£ I 4* ** f i’'- -1 -T- «»• -4 (f- I I I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, cost estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the expiring special assessment district will be held on September 23,2025 beginning at 6:30 p.m at Hope Township hall; 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings MI 49058. Interested parties may also send comments to the Township Clerk up to 12 noon on the day of the public hearing at clerk@ hopetwp.com. **1 * I r I e* s •> 1 u ‘**11 •3 .4< «' 1 ** * »• J -III IT A fl«dw A’”* i .4AM ft ■ Mir*, p 1 ! wmoMSOfif B.' f-''i I I •ft * '^4 BB fl s ■iX « i ip ■* I RMpyiM ft I .I Ml At the public hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the fore­ going matters that are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing (by 12 noon on the day of the hearing) and any objections or comments raised at the hear­ ing; following the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the Township Board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. "“■g I jspa 1 BIB * 1} •s V a Ml 6 r Mil •I 4—oa HI in > z __(y _ 2a a jas. I « “I-*-* I ■* w M I I ■■T'* t 8 4l 9 i MTAU LMS Wfl — * «r I I OB KBW ® 'i-; < r .•ft’’ ) 5 IS—' I I T V, • I. fc fc V a•- .7^ «• Vi <?'rx I 'V sC I »> *« " I I : IM > - ■ft.. t ■’^>1 F' u re ) 1 > n«« a A a aft -1b «k * 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written 1} objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record / JOf^SfMUDi i IJ owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, then the Township Board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the township board. Written comments or objections may be filed with the Township clerk at the address set out below. '-9.MM AA J S . Arf.' '-_ Wj I '*4'1 I 9 o I 1 f • • •» b) 2 1 ter. I ( aae 9^ r 1 t w* V • •—■* _ ly _. ' I r ** * * .w V ^1 b*^r I J flMMVR j 1 9 I S ..W; S: f ■siM ‘ I I**" 1,1 r ... . 2 ife 4 t & 30 4 fl .'i fe>. LAKE “ if J Is I •* r ‘•>w MBmm a* ka' Ml X MR* I, *»» I .:.'T > t ft 1 1 ?* |A ’1'. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear via Zoom platform at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing (by 12 noon on the day of the hearing) his/her appearance or protest by letter and his/her persona appearance shall not be required. All interested persons or representatives are invited to attend via Zoom platform and to submit comments concerning the reestablishment 1. 'll 1 la,Mq«!a*«da«MH6 ' • i M<1 BIX) ■rti .»«anMM«»aptri?<W M I ' I . r of the special assessment district, the plans, cost estimates or the carryover of surplus funds. 'J * , KflB iiiiiMOf 1; -tl I Alwrts PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special ' tSx, * fl* ‘ a:* rn * I ’^1 assessments. I «ll. *<1 * i X 1.% Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the *A x Township Clerk at the address below. I 9 Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetwp.com ’ A » T- v I I' I il ft r ft * 77‘r ’s.. J f' ta .. a - ^- *- — — L ' *Tt-5 - h •. w ft-* I.. • • �k I i I P k I 1J V I I Thursday, September 11, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER v/ww.HastingsBanner.com i' 13 ’S I I HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN c I I '*1 I 4 i NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-1 I I rr t 1 I L f f • ♦ 1 4 1 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: J PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Hope Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project (with associated activities) on Wall Lake in Hope Township as more particularly described below and to re-establish and continue a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The proposed special assessment district will replace the existing special assessment district which district expired in 2024. i ■lb 1 1 { / I u < I . I I .1 4 ft ► r I I « I * I 1 J I 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be spe­ cially assessed includes parcels with frontage on Wall Lake and/or back lots with access to Wall Lake and including the following tax parcels: i WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-1: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 07: 029-003-00 029-005-00 029-005-50 029-006-00 028-011-00 029-008-00 029-001-00 029-011-00 029-012-00 029-014-00 029-011-10 029-014-50 029-009-00 029-010-00 029-015-50 029-016-00 029-016-10 029-022-15 029-022-25 029-014-60 029-014-70 029-022-55 029-022-70 029-022-75 029-022-60 029-022-80 029-022-30 029-022-35 029-407-00 032-001-10 032-001-00 032-005-00 032-005-20 029-322-56 029-322-57 032-009-00 032-011-00 032-010-00 032-012-00 032-016-00 032-006-00 032-007-00 032-021-00 032-025-00 032-023-00 032-026-00 032-027-00 032-017-00 032-019-00 032-028-00 032-031-00 032-213-00 032-214-00 032-224-00 032-030-00 033-001-00 032-030-50 033-018-00 033-020-00 033-022-00 033-001-50 033-022-10 060-001-00 033-002-00 060-005-00 060-006-00 060-007-00 060-002-00 060-008-00 060-009-00 060-003-00 060-012-00 060-013-00 060-010-00 060-014-00 060-015-00 060-016-00 060-011-00 060-019-00 060-020-00 060-021-00 060-022-00 060-023-00 060-017-00 060-018-00 060-026-00 060-027-00 110-001-00 060-024-00 110-002-00 110-003-00 060-025-00 110-007-00 110-004-00 110-008-00 110-009-00 110-010-00 110-005-00 110-009-50 110-013-00 110-014-00 110-015-00 110-016-00 110-011-00 110-012-00 110-015-50 110-020-00 110-021-00 110-018-00 110-021-50 110-022-00 110-023-00 110-019-00 110-025-50 110-026-00 110-024-00 110-027-00 110-029-00 110-025-00 110-028-00 120-001-00 120-002-00 110-030-00 120-003-00 120-004-50 110-031-00 120-004-00 120-007-00 120-008-00 120-005-00 120-006-00 120-009-00 120-010-00 120-010-10 120-014-00 120-011-00 120-013-00 120-015-00 120-012-00 120-016-00 120-017-00 120-020-00 120-021-00 120-018-00 120-019-00 120-022-00 120-024-00 120-023-00 120-028-00 120-025-00 120-026-00 120-027-00 120-032-00 120-033-00 120-033-50 120-034-00 120-037-00 120-038-00 120-036-00 120-042-00 120-043-00 120-044-00 120-048-00 120-045-00 120-046-00 120-047-00 120-050-00 120-051-00 120-054-00 120-055-00 250-001-00 250-002-00 120-140-50 250-003-00 250-004-00 250-005-00 250-006-00 250-007-00 250-008-00 250-009-00 250-010-00 250-011-00 250-012-00 250-013-00 250-014-00 250-015-00 250-016-00 250-017-00 250-018-00 250-019-00 250-020-00 250-022-00 250-024-00 250-025-00 250-026-00 250-027-00 250-028-00 250-029-00 250-030-00 250-032-00 250-031-00 250-033-00 250-034-00 250-035-00 250-036-00 250-037-00 250-038-00 250-041-00 250-041-56 250-042-00 250-240-00 250-240-10 270-001-01 270-002-00 270-003-00 270-005-00 270-007-00 270-008-00 270-009-00 270-010-00 270-011-00 270-012-00 270-015-00 270-016-00 270-018-00 270-061-00 270-062-00 270-065-00 270-067-00 270-070-00 270-075-00 270-088-00 270-091-00 270-096-00 270-099-00 270-101-00 270-103-00 270-105-00 270-106-00 270-110-50 270-114-00 270-163-00 270-163-50 340-001-00 340-002-00 340-004-00 340-005-00 340-006-00 340-007-00 340-008-00 340-009-00 340-010-00 340-011-00 340-012-00 340-013-00 340-014-00 340-015-00 340-017-27 340-018-00 340-019-00 340-020-00 340-021-00 340-022-00 340-023-00 340-024-00 340-025-00 340-026-50 340-027-00 340-028-00 340-029-00 340-030-00 340-031-00 340-117-00 340-126-00 ’ 360-001-00 360-001-10 360-002-00 360-003-00 360-004-00 360-005-00 360-006-00 360-008-00 360-009-00 360-010-00 360-013-00 360-014-00 360-015-00 360-016-00 360-017-00 360-018-00 360-019-00 360-020-00 360-021-00 360-022-00 360-023-00 360-024-00 360-025-00 360-026-00 360-027-00 360-028-00 360-029-00 360-030-00 360-032-00 360-033-00 360-039-00 360-041-00 360-042-00 360-043-00 360-044-00 360-045-00 360-046-00 360-047-00 360-048-00 360-049-00 360-050-00 360-051-00 360-052-00 360-053-00 360-054-00 360-055-00 360-056-00 360-057-00 360-058-00 360-059-00 360-060-00 360-061-00 360-062-00 360-063-00 360-064-00 360-065-00 360-066-00 360-067-00 360-068-00 360-069-00 360-070-00 360-071-00 ' 360-072-00 360-336-00 360-338-00 \ 3 I I I i I t i J 1 V I I 1 I I t I I I * I f 1 i J I ( e t i 1 I I r / I I k 1 4 1 ’ i I 4 J I J f I k j I I 1 r I I » 1 I I I J J f I i 1 '■I I 1 if r T I ) i d k ( 1 vt * I k B I I I f , ’t II f t k I r 4 0. : J ’4 ■m 11 X (tI ft’* I 1^ f (< I 4 Ou Da? -On- t {V • 11 r HI' Jd I) i t ir 'I I i II ! I I “I ? 0^ * * I See also the accompanying map identifying the proposed special assessment district. 4** i'i I I J 1 vv: -i pi PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $155,500. The cost of the project proposed to be raised 5?^ by special assessment is the total project cost, less any costs that will be off-set by carryover of surplus funds from the expiring special assessment district. The Hope Township Board has passed a reso­ lution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. Tt’ II > 1 '•'i I ir4 hr i 1 I »f I I • I u* > l ! y 11 i5 <>■ ' ( r f t ktjj?';.'' ** Ih - Ji J I .lJa< ,-\T I I i r » •t -jJai'i I (J w I ■:-3ii I' s « i j J jjf x.;i aaL >i f J. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assess­ ment districts may be examined at the Clerks office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. < ' E briif I i I J 'iu tTJ: ■, J I r 1 gfCT-'* I J) 4^j m ; j;'‘r J I I f k ’ -t rhe .•■vr TV S. i * r; rii K SA' ’!’ 1 S^-4 1* 0 W 1 .V > < \ ws ft ■4 ft •< y* 4 Ifni I SB* O’ K .*dx 7i« 35 'M .tv v» >1 I f6 V^4’«jK' rv '.7' ?>; 4. >1 •Al r~- •\/ J r t 4 *5^ I' ■( ) f ij' r I ■x WV Ci '» ZJ < w ! » J♦ J<5. iJ'fX'* • 1 I ' » ll« ; I /UJ5d .J IJ 77' .gm. ;Li:y. X '! ( I I I f 1'- 4 1 t’’' •< B 2?: i r’) ■ 4 1 1^ t X' iS<T 10 H ; IQf' .iii’f Ut . . -1 ’ • -'I W1 ' ^f * rt I ’W#? -- rAt n 1 J I .4 1 d JOl'E r J r I I .9i * K PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to | the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hear- B ing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than H 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, then the Township Board may not proceed unless petitions in sup­ port of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with » 1^' the township board. Written comments or objections may be filed with the Township clerk at the address set out below. fwit iI ^Lldi L Ik f r .^1, 3 K ;Si I ^ic adfVriJK^^ I I c ostigk ,^rf Jfsvjoi 301 nori T < fSn^fariJlixhoq iiil V I I* r I r yivod 01 ; ! ! >u ai SSJ 13 k Crt 189«^ JW : 1 ■jSs n' Z OA 1* I 4’{I • J g|Bj m r 5 B3,1 P 01 -.4, I RJ .*9. £ ■ 5 5*f* 'i r ij 1 4 VTSU .T wa? 510 r. XMa Saii V t 1. 'X -, I ' e.': ibhi; r I •i' z* I., iv.^' i I 4.1*^ // Z' / /; I ! I i I J I I I t r MSW .‘*j >'5^^ i-‘.A' \V t •WA’ If. vatji i*a p ’-’•Y .I i k* i'- so# ‘'xY 11 ' s iT A iZ - ».'AAIF ss^: >. . 1 X rx r: I-. •JS 1, ,.1 M'-V Cftlfc rjjw *• ^1- V5 5y .S«' 2 < < W1 sW5<3^ >. w ?5 ' y ;*•>’>* Os AJ ’V r'x« k.M T- • *A ' '■<*» Kk * .x* A .< N^ r? •■*1 -*)< ,*iA >* A f^; BO L I pTV X. i7i?t ft c •Y5 5 ^Ji'ii ’.V < s:*. < w » iw^w r, •N iSSKtii .« 7 ?rI > k* Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 hopetwpcl@mei.net r 4 Z ■«‘21> .w > V > t W: X 1 k > > -V Y. ♦< - ft'.» ’t a b' T :X V'>» X I ra I 4jir ill •r’Ki'i vX \ ?7b tl, 3»*“ r*II \ Bl h4 » a X. 'M'*- J < ss Jr 4 4 A -A br.4 .4 JtarX'. VZ 'U < ♦ I 5^ ‘A** f. r < I5t2?5*^*- •’SAa •S’ 4« A K * V--* -’SZ tA: X <> S'. - r*rv4 »•> .T»> \ '‘s-V r/- r'-t'V K fca '■Z-A :. ' ;O’ ' '<■ »• L •;' '* /i >» c I M •*> .' k Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the. hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. b Z K PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. k ! Jr A; 5? 1 < ♦ r-4^ri:.' $ ii.-3 ( i*f A 4 Biwia .v^‘ Ji f-tf it 1 f I- 1 t I I .*• \^s>' I i./ Hi s« ,K » ■ r p. I ^Q t PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest ^5 at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of 2>: the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days SI T> ' :Ri9 after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing (by 12 noon on the day of the hearing) his/her appear ance or protest by letter and his/her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons or representatives are invited to attend and to submit comments concerning the re-establishment of the special assessment district, the plans, cost estimates or the carryover of surplus funds. 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( « U w PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, cost estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the expiring special assessment district will be held on September 23,2025 beginning at 6:30 p.m at Hope Township Hall; 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings MI 49058. 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She’s done a lot ofwork to get herselfas a top hitter, and it really showed tonighL” Thornton said. The DK coach said that Jal in Lyons’ had a good came at the libero position and strong serves from Sophie Ferris helped put her team on top a few times. “[Lyons] really didn’t let much drop, and it was nice to see her in her elemenL” Thornton said. The Panthers open SAC Central play Tuesday at home against Martin and then will be home for another tough SAC cross­ over with Schoolcraft Sept. 18. “We still have work to do on getting our blocks seL and the deep balls are always iffy, but we’ve come a long way already since day one this year,” Thornton said. “The girls are really enjoy ing themselves out there and working together. It just feels good so far, hoping to get a trend going in the SAC.” 1 & ...A I I I r w HIP } I ? ' ♦ A r rt' f k I- If 1 > 5. 4 4 t b> t 4 f 'k i / I f C (iW b [ ) I R** ( r; r w» I t 1 i K-‘ 9 9 A i; 9 i (I Delton Kellogg setter Izzie Wendland puts a pass up during her team’s win over visiting Watervliet in a SAC crossover Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. Photos by Perry Hardin 1 • ’ r t I •eiTw I .f #S!^- V V t h Delton Kellogg’s Claire Barker (2) hits an attack by the block of Watervliet’s Kelsie Gaston (5) as her Panther teammate Sophia Ferris (11) prepares for a ball coming back her way Tuesday. * J.* L /W‘ * r ac- ■ ■' .1 • I ft ( ,9 K)! k<! - I i H k is J 9 i .4M 0 DK/HHS girls beat Fremont, swim well at Otsego too Brett Bremer Sports Editor Kuck added a winning time of 1:11,39 for her team in the 100-yard butterfly, Peake was the runner-up in the 100yard breaststroke, Petra Foster was sec­ ond in the 500-yard freestyle and Kuck had a runner-up time in the 200-yard individual medley. It was a strong performance on the heels of a win as the DK/Hastings girls took a 92-80 victory over visiting Fre­ mont Sept. 4. Randall and Foster had two individual wins each in that one. Randall won the 100 backstroke in 1:12.73 and the 100 freestyle in 1:02.96. Foster was the 500 freestyle champ in 6:46.71 and she won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:26.86. The DK/Hastings girls won each of the first two relays on the night. Ran­ dall, Peake, Kuck and Yarger won the 200-yard medley relay in 2:17.88 and the team of Yarger, Randall, Peake and The Delton Kellogg/Hastings girls kept improving personal records Tues­ day as they took on Otsego on the road. The Bulldogs scored a 105-74 victory on the evening. The DK/Hastings team opened the competition with the team of Lilly Ran­ dall, Kassidy Peake, Annabelle Kuck and Aubrey Yarger winning the 200-yard medley relay in a time of2 minutes 20.03 seconds. Yarger, the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 state champion diver, won the diving competition with an overall score of 217.45 points, getting some good competition from Otsego senior Millie Shattuck who turned in a score of 194.50. Randall won the 100-yard freestyle in 1:03.28 and the 100-yard backstroke in 1:13.33. FOOTBALL PLAYOFF LOCAL STANDINGS Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Delton Kellogg Maple Valley 1 1 1 0 0 L POINTS 1 1 1 2 30 22.5 20 1.5 1.5 2 * CONFERENCE % nnoBniE-o Anunc confoence 4 Coldwater Harper Creek Hastings Jackson Northwest Marshall Parma Western Pennfield - I W 2 1 1 1 T 1 1 L 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 I OK Black Grand Rapids Catholic Central Holland Christian Northview East Grand Rapids Thornapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills w L 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 BIG 8 CONFBIENCE w Quincy Springport Union City Stockbridge Maple Valley Reading Sand Creek 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 WINS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i I ■ i v* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CONFERENCE Wins Losses 0 0 0 0 0 0 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 CONFERENCE wnu AIU ACnvmB CONFOBVCE WHITE w L 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE Olivet Portland Charlotte Lakewood Ionia Lansing Catholic Lansing Sexton Eaton Rapids LOSSES SOinilWEXTBIN imilHlC CONFOBWEIM^ n L WINS LOSSES 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coloma Galesburg-Augusta Lawton Saugatuck Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg r •■ -'S * I: . 1 :2t 9Vi 't X. . r» I I r Brandli and Kuck placed second and third in the event. Shiloh Crandall added awinningtimeof 1:59.50inthe 100-yard butterfly for DK/Hastings. The DK/Hastings girls are on the road tonight, Sept. 11, to take on Ionia. V* I J {joocir 1 I J I I'i*' kb^’^1 1 9 kv4 I 1 “n* / .f. ? r i-lf . I { Wt 4 ' A f z 5 /■ ■V J / ifliii'' 1 7 CHALLENGE Continued from Page 11 Panthers. Offringa closed the night with four receptions for 87 yards. Keegan Hill chipped in two catches for 40 yards and Phillips had a 31-yard reception. Thomapple Kellogg 28, Hamilton 27 The Trojans didn’t have to suffer heartbreak two weeks in a row. Hamilton scored a touchdown to pull within one point ofthe visiting Thomap­ ple Kellogg varsity football team Friday. The Trojans lost by one on afield goal as time expired in the season opener against Hastings in week one, and the Hawkeyes lined-up for a two-point conversion try­ ing to put TK down by one at the end of week two. The TK defense held, and the Trojans came away with a 28-27 victory. A couple ofturnovers early in the sec­ ond halfhelped Hamilton wipe out what had been at 14-7 TK lead. The Trojans trailed 21-14 before their defense really started to lock down on the Hawkeyes in the second half. TK took a 22-21 lead late in the third quarter. With about two minutes to go in the game, TK quarterback Micah Dock found space around the left side for a nineyard touchdown run that extended a TK lead from one to seven. Zach Edlridge, Debo Robinson and Lucas Ploeg cleared out most ofthe right side ofthe Hamilton defense, and Dock dodged a tackle at the six and headed into the end zone. Lakewood 56, Benton Harbor 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 WINS Tl g' LOSSES CONFERENCE CONFERENCE ! CONFERENCE Foster won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 2:03.93. Kuck took a victory in the 200-yard individual medley too in 2:57.33. Yarger was the diving champ with a score of 254.80 and teammates Jillian 4 » A J r X •l 4ft I .X j4 For the second week in a row the Vi­ kings scored the first touchdown. This time, they just kept scoring them. The Lakewood varsity football team earned its first victory ofthe2025 season outscoring Benton Harbor 56-6 at Unity Field Friday. Carter Stewart scored that first touch­ down of the night for the Vikings, on an 11 -yard run three and a halfminutes into the bailgame. Quarterback Max Thrun rushed for a 20-yard score and threw touchdown passes to Bryer Poll and Brady Makley. Michael Goodemoot scored on a fiveyard run and returned the second half kick-off 65 yards for a touchdown. The Vikings also got a one-yard TD run from Mason Livermore, Stewart added a second TD run, from five yards out, late in the first half. Senior kicker Lucas Steward was a perfect 8-for-8 on extra point kicks. All that scoring started with an improved performance by the Viking offensive line. “Finishing offdrives, putting points on the board, block correctly. We corrected a number of mistakes and ran hard. As a team, they struggled. They have some individual kids that made us work, and we need that. And we needed a win,” Lakewood head coach Tim Swore said. “As we build this program, one of the things we have to work hard at is overcoming adversity. We just have not been very good at that. That is one ofthe biggest things that makes a difference in high school football.” Sophomore tackle Conner Lehman stepped into the role of center during Friday’s contest with junior teammate -Y------------------------------------------------- Clayton Goe±als dealing with a big of an injury. The Vikings rotated through a number of linemen on the night to get reps. Swore was pretty pleased with everyone’s improvements up front. “Part ofit is getting your head up field. Getting a proper angle and getting your head up field if you’re trap blockhg,”^ Swore said. “Stepping with the correct foot and getting your head and shoulder ' in the right spot when you’re running straight ahead. And our pass blocking was much better this week.” The Lakewood defense was stellar too. The visiting Tigers didn’t score until Lakewood reserves filled the field in the closing minutes “Everybody got in the game, so when they come to practice they know there is a payoff to that hard work. We got a win. We just have to refocus and get ready for league play against Charlotte. Benton Harbor got its only points on a late TD run by quarterback Damonee McBride. The Tigers really had trouble bringing down Stewart throughout the bailgame. Benton Harbor’s defense also struggled to avoid jumping offside at Thrun’s hard count throu^out the evening. trfj i ft 1 ? £ > n V, ^ani ! .4 fl *4 W j V“ . 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He was a part of four touchdowns in the bailgame. He scored on two short touchdown runs and then tossed a 13-yard TD pass to teammate Kenny Case. Miller was 3-of4 passing on the night for 45 yards. Case powered the Chargers’ attack with 15 rushes for 94 yards. Trey Mac­ Donald added 15 carries for 52 yards and Dalton Hawk had ten rushes for 46 yards. The interception return for a TD was on one of three Lion turnovers. Liam Payne also intercepted a pass and recov­ ered a fumble for Union City. “The miscues early played a factor,” ' Maple Valley head coach Mitchell McClintocksaid.“Iwashappyhowourguys , responded at half time and we achieved j our second half goal of blocking and tackling, along with staying clean after I, 1 ■■ 4*^ •M 4 r» 1 S I f J , I ft •> 1 J i I .• * 9 . ii * J * “■« I 'Ii. ’ ’A fl '-*B 1 1 «s 1 ^•A»: h I t H h V 1 I I r v* ». •-•I ■ .1 *1 X*. t i V I I V V 3 n 1 -'« il ''biy,-;i p » iftTO"**. ’ P btabj W’ * • » I .. k ] i'trhvi «. 'i X 27 I, 'ft/i Ub »w ft. ' ’. 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Members of the Lake Odessa Planning Commission reached a consensus at a meeting Sept. 16 to consider changes to the village’s zoning ordinance, possibly pav­ ing the way for construction of a 54-unit apartment complex on the site of a former football field located off Jordan Lake Avenue. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at Tuesday’s meeting regarding proposed zon­ ing ordinance changes request- I •.41“ (I I1 .’1^ * r'I ! —— S; rr“ k 1 4 I 3 I f k 0 "I LL* I I I I '*•> -------- --- • V > t wA « r L *'fu •^a', «J .y'J ‘'4{. 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The changes included allowing for a higher density per acre, variances to the number of proposed parking spac­ es within the development and permitting the construction of the three-story apartment buildings that would be taller than currently allowed. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow said the public hearing might have been somewhat pre‘ mature, as village officials were not yet ready with any language to amend the zoning ordinance, as requested. He added, however, Tuesday’s meeting provided the Planning Commission with an opportunity to hear from the pub­ lic on the proposed development. “That might lead to an ordi­ nance amendment later on,” Guetschow said. “(But) there is no amendment that will, be con­ sidered tonight.” At least two local residents took the opportunity to address the Planning Commission, with Marsha Stadel stating the proj­ ect raised a number of concerns, including its potential impact on area schools, fire services and parking, as well as vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area. See PROPOSAL on 3 l' -^nw 1 V t L •*» *? « Local superintendents travel to Lansing as state budget deadline looms * i. 4 4 * t ’S •* r *1 t.V f * $ otKtsar^iii^vsef^vv^ X i * I. i>. .•'i I .SI -3 i • /2 ». Svri >▼ • X 4 / ■s b 1 •** *<' 1 i>i2? •: 5 il r‘^- 1 tK^ * i h I I I 9. r : s i' •< Area superintendents joined other district leaders from across the state last week, traveling to Lansing to urge lawmakers to pass a budget before ±e Sept. 30 deadline. Should the legislature fail to pass a budget by that deadline, the state would enter a partial government shut­ down. Hastings Area School System Superintendent Dr. Nick Damico, Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Wright and Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Rich Franklin joined other superinten­ dents in Lansing last week. The lack of budget leaves districts in limbo, not knowing how much funding they will receive from the state. ‘T had the opportunity this last week to go to Lansing with superintendents across the state of Michigan. We were there for one reason: to ask for the House and Senate to get together to pass a bud­ get,” said Damico at Monday, Sept. 15’s HASS Board of Education meeting. “The House and Senate are very far apart on their proposals. Our hope is that they pass a bud­ get.” According to state law, the legis­ lature is required to approve a K-12 school funding budget by July 1 of each year. This allows school dis­ tricts to plan for the year ahead with certainty. In addition to traveling to Lansing last week, ±e three superintenSee DEADLINE on 4 k• I 4^ A 4 J*J Lt S'? - ^**- ♦ ♦•v < Molly Macleod Editor I I A -4 All uMifci hAi V ? t ;r?; LI .5 S 1 J'X’’ Mi I? II S’ L a ip . > T<rrw «. < * i\ d I I A' esi ■■'■ ■■ ■* A :i tig* vs9k. . . !■ '■ ■ I ■s VMMJI • 'f _ftl ;a ■' * ' .WUr-**:* '•m L 1 & — ri*.' .Jv V iW / '' f.K 4 *•.*t 4 W*’ • . K4 • I’ Cj’ I w y ♦-^1I . J • *1 ✓ I A ^* -- <« t i .:.^t 4 k 8 T *. • rr I ■ ) - ./» • ZiVw^' / J U< » •^’ *fii*r*r « \ \ I 1 I 7. k TV e 4 1 h; .? 49 V 4i > L •f .. I 4^’*• * ri^ I ’<^ • Mm. )*' 1 1J 1*-*^ /<4 ' 4 I fAj I> s 5 1? A < •«« r sa-pnirtoifot !oc^a2J^QRO(J9>i aiqqfimorT edT .18aaff!(5niK3 kx^i&n b ngifiqrnBo gntaisibnul The Thornapple Kellogg High School marching band performs during a kickoff event for the Barry County United Way’s fundraising campaign and Day of Caring event. Photos by Jayson Bussa 5 •J ) mufil % W b9l in U (0sytiTDifiqmBO I * KF r s i H ft i * r 688U8 noivsl i9thW gniludhlw^ 1^ 1 ...<1 r. rS' s« : I -7 % 2_ T )gtl my/b'Bo -hfiqmooaB Jari) eganr/c-: = ad) aiiqgaG fAMiLLarii, I i .jqs?, swuEfiq riaaa gain R I I 1/ '03Jsa^3iit4G TW') 'wnofi oiuBTiijgrtuiBijii I* f r. •< . »• J Bftaast lari) ladm^m^T bn® 4. ■I < • :* •p. «. c d re *.*#<3r .T J I 2ih? 4 . -s I L \ v< • . > « si L IRI 8 r 0 » h J 1. 3 .> 4 l’.’ I. 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Each year, the United Way raises its See FUNDRAISING on 4 a I 1 '4M • •• E r > V I GS * ‘1 j day in history, the nonprofit also cel­ ebrated the launch of both its annual fundraising campaign and its Day of Caring initiative. Supporters packed the grandstands at the Barry County Fairgrounds that morning, with the Thomapple Kellogg High School marching band providing the soundtrack, as the community pre­ pared for the tasks ahead. The Barry County United Way and The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center had plenty to cele­ brate during its annual campaign kick­ off event last week. Despite the heaviness that accompa­ nies each passing Sept. 11, the United Way held the event at the Barry Expo Center. While taking time to honor the country and remember that fateful 1 ->^j®) Xinslq barf »»».'.> isarrrtf// -iSIahl nsiBqmBo leonnB t’ i gnnub aimd K' Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer z J 4 .tmBvrfWl baiiiU yjniwr* xn«8 sdT Ju United Way launches annual fundraising campaign; Volunteers swarm to local projects r ■l t J �I * Thursday, September 18, 2025 2 t THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HaslingsBanner.com 4’ i ? Village OKs ad-hoc committee before restarting manager search potential applicants by posting just one of the positions. But, Trustee Martha Yoder said that posting both might create a hiring search that would be “hard to manage.” Another challenge, according to Guet­ schow, is the same one that the council has faced since parting ways with Geiger. “The pool of candidates out there has not gotten any better,” he said. “We’ve had this issue since the first time you went throudi this. “Part of what you've experienced is you're being very selective.” While the council has been “doing the right thing,” Guetschow added Lake Odessa is posting its vacancy with a lower starting salary compared to other similar communities. That’s something we should talk about,” Banks said. When asked whether he knew of any colleagues who’d be interested in com­ ing to Lake Odessa, Guetschow said contacting other retired managers would probably prove to be fruitless. “They’ve had enough. They don’t want to do it anymore,” he said. “I’d like to have better solutions for you, but I don’t.” That led council members back to reposting the vacancy, with Trustee Roy Halfmann and Yoder suggesting re-es­ tablishing an ad-hoc committee to come up with a “dual approach” and possibly melding both previous job postings for manager and deputy manager into one. “We’ll aim to have something for our next meeting (Oct. 20),” Banks said. But, before starting yet another search, village resident Terri Catt urged the coun­ cil to save time by considering previous applicants. She also suggested the council not be so focused on whether a particular candidate fits in wi± current staff. “Maybe we need somebody who doesn’t fit,” Catt said. “Maybe we need someone with new ideas.” Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Before starting yet another hiring search for a full-time manager, members of the Lake Odessa Village Council at their reg­ ular meeting Monday, Sept. 15, approved the formation of an ad-hoc committee to create a new job posting. 'The village has been without a full-time manager since December 2023, when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than seven months after Geiger accepted the job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. During the most re­ cent search this summer, three different finalists - including two current village employees - withdrew their names from consideration after receiving job offers. “What we need to do is put our heads together and come up with our next step,” said Village President Karen Banks in opening discussions on the issue Monday night. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guet­ schow added that he’s received com­ munications from at least two previous applicants expressing their continued interest in the vacancy. Trustee Ben DeJong said he wondered if the council should repost the manag­ er’s position or deputy manager’s post, in which the individual would serve under Guetschow and receive additional training before being considered for pro­ motion, or possibly both. “It’s a wider net,” DeJong said, adding that the village might be excluding some DID YOU SEE? 1’i L-* 4.. — -*4 (I •> .OA ^«wt.L ^.V ■' .»■»«. 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But, Babcock said that is for the full six-year period, with property owners only having to pay about $131 annually on their winter tax bill. Babcock’s comment drew several utterances of “We’re good” and “Phew” from those in the audience. And, after effectively pausing the public hearing and making several phone calls Nickerson announced the issue had been resolved and the board could indeed move forward, setting up the board’s unanimous vote during its regular meet­ ing later that evening. According to Babcock, the special assessment district includes 111 total parcels, though 25 of the parcels are either non-buildable or vacant and are exempt, with another nine considered “half assessments.” The district would reportedly raise an estimated $64,000 to fund the ongoing treatments at the lake. With the resolution now OK’d, as­ sessments will be billed out to property owners in the Mill Lake district begin­ ning with the December 2025 tax bills. Wednesday’s vote follows a previous unanimous, 5-0, vote by the township board to “set” the special assessment district at an Aug. 13 meeting. DELIVERY X I•• V. % ♦ J/ *0*'. I I '••<-. Despite some initial confusion and with deadlines looming, the Johnstown Township Board of Trustees unani­ mously voted, 5-0, to approve a second resolution regarding a six-year special assessment district to fund aquatic plant control treatments of Mill Lake at a spe­ cial meeting Wednesday, Sept. 10. The confusion stemmed from the pub­ lic hearing portion ofthe meeting, during which a resident of the Mill Lake area asked about the status of his property, whether it should be listed as a ftill or half assessment. Without an immediate answer. Town­ ship Treasurer Karmen Nickerson ques­ tioned whether the board could move forward and approve a resolution to “certify the roll” for the special assess­ ment district. That’s because, according to Nickerson and Clerk Sheri Babcock, the township would be unable to change the status of any assessments once the resolution was OK’d. “Once it’s set, it’s set,” Babcock said. And, before certifying the roll, Nick­ erson said township officials want to be sure property owners within the district are being charged correctly. “At this point, I don’t know,” Nicker­ son added. “I don’t know where we can legally go. “(But) we’re on a limited timeline to do this,” she said. “It has to be on the tax bZ* I b H ? T '>U ■9 ¥ Despite confusion, Johnstown board OKs second resolution for special assessment district Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer r r p If you were stuck in traffic with-this guy, you’d think twice before cutting him off. He doesn’t look like he is having the best day. But this zombie-like driver wasn’t terrorizing local roads. He was parked at the Alto Harvest Festival and Car Show over the weekend, grinning from behind the wheel of a 1966 Plymouth Fury owned by Carrie Moses of Freeport. The annual festival drew a solid crowd and a lineup of gleaming classic and vintage cars, each with its own personality, and in some cases, its own spooky co-pilot. Photo by Jayson Bussa • d>*“" ' r Mercy Ambulance staff has provided the community over the years and welcome them to the Life EMS fam­ ily. We are committed to maintaining that standard of excellence while also expanding the resources and services available to the local Barry County area.” Mark Jordan, Hastings/BIRCH Fire Association Chief, said, “This part­ nership represents a significant oppor­ tunity for our community. Life EMS | Ambulance has an established repu­ tation for high-quality service, and we are confident that their expanded presence will enhance emergency medical care in Barry County. We look forward to a seamless transition and a partnership around a continued commitment to the health and safety of our residents.” Brad Carpenter, supervisor of Carl­ ton Township and current chair of the Hastings/BIRCH Fire Association, said, “The expansion ofLife EMS into Barry County is a tremendous asset to our township and surrounding areas. We value the dedication Life EMS has shown to maintaining local care while bringing in additional resources and staff. Their investment in our com­ munity ensures that we will continue to have access to the highest level of emergency medical services.” . Life EMS operates across more * than 5,200 square miles of West Michigan, including Kent, Kalama­ zoo, Ottawa, Ionia, Barry, Newaygo, Oceana, Lake, Mason, Allegan and Van Buren counties. — MM I <* J Life EMS takes over ambulance service in Barry County i- / If Hastings Life EMS station on Michigan Ave. in Hastings. Courtesy photo J > •s J ROAD RAGER I f 1 Life EMS is Barry County’s new ambulance service prqvider. taking ? over for Mercy Ambulance. Life EMS crews celebrated thp expansion " into Barry County on Monday with a ribbon-cii^n^ ceryrYiony at the ■ Life EMS Ambulance officially launched operations in Barry County Monday morning, Sept. 15, marking a milestone in the region’s emergency response services. The transition from Mercy Ambulance is now complete, with Life EMS fully operational and serving residents throughout the area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday at the newly des­ ignated Life EMS station at 504 S. Michigan Avenue in Hastings. As of Monday, two fully staffed and equipped paramedic ambulances are now stationed in Hastings and ac­ tively serving the community. At 7;45 a.m. on Monday, Life EMS responded to its first emergency service call in Barry County. In mid-August, Life EMS began the orientation process of many of the former Mercy Ambulance staff. Mer­ cy Ambulance is closing its operation in Barry County. The company says it prioritized the hiring of local EMTs and para­ medics to ensure continuity of care and preserve the trusted service the community has come to rely on. Life EMS will provide emergency medical response to Hastings, Hast­ ings Township, Carlton Township, Baltimore Township, and Hope Township, along with support to the local hospital and surrounding . regions. “We are honored to continue the legacy of Mercy Ambulance in this community,” said Mark Meijer, pres­ ident of Life EMS Ambulance. “We recognize the dedication and care that ,r f} 4 I X I 1 * h. A I I •l S *1 'i ■c * ^1 fl •» I 1 J J * % �k Li b I I t * f www.HastingsBanner.com 3 Thursday, September 18, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER I I9 Hastings resident begins Peace Corps service 5 4 community growers who work Gesena WASHINGTON on smallholder family farms. Mitchhart, a resident of Hast­ They also assist in adoption ings, has been accepted into of improved crop cultivation the Peace Corps. Mitchhart will technologies and practices. depart for Senegal on Sept. 26 conservation agriculture, garto begin training as a sustainable dening, improved soil and rural agriculture specialist. water conservation, improved Mitchhart is a graduate of Gesena post-harvest management and Western Colorado University Mitchhart farm management. with bachelor’s degrees in envi­ Mitchhart joins the 82 Michronmental science and political igan residents currently serving in the science. Peace Corps. More than 7,341 residents “During my time with the Peace Corps, I from this state have served in the Peace want to learn about the varying, common­ Corps since 1961. ly practiced farming techniques in a new, Peace Corps volunteers serve in host unfamiliar climate. I also hope to expand communities for two years following v(\y knowledge on affordable, regenerative three months of training and receive a agricultural practices,” said Mitchhart. “I living stipend, housing, extensive lan­ love the environment and learning how guage and technical training and financial inherently dependent we are on it. 1 hope to benefits that can include graduate school have my worldview flipped on its head!” fellowships after service. Sustainable rural agriculture specialists Interested individuals are encouraged fill a niche in economically challenged to apply online or learn more at peaceand food insecure communities in Sen­ corps.gov. egal. They spread farming methods to MOrDHII: i I r n Wl/ > • • 1_____ V •< > . "'I K gWin! 1 « J 'A' * f J • r I I r 4 L il. • Ui • b lit 4-U I & A- =, A’J I I I 'll . 3^ -=l v< -J! t 1 R 1 r f I- • J (l •. .X p J ’ JW J I t t , n;'' '’h “n I ' I I ij.. s 4: . V «’. ^0* i;.:! -Ji. A i. jLi •:i J B I t r T.1 ' " '•S;. A F: This is the Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health that is being built on the Pine Rest campus in Cutlerville. Photo by James Gemmell Pine Rest to integrate BRAINS center as part of merger James Gemmell Contributing Writer Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Gaines Charter Town­ ship has announced a pending merger with a multidisciplinary assessment and treatment center. BRAINS, which stands for Be­ havioral Resources And Institute for Neuropsychological Services, will operate as “BRAINS, A Service of Pine Rest” once the merger takes effect October 27. In a news release, Pine Rest said the merger will integrate BRAINS into Pine Rest’s full continuum of care. “At the heart of this merger is a shared commitment to children and families in our community,” said Dr. Mark Eastburg, president and CEO of Pine Rest. “Families in West Michigan deserve timely, high-quality behavioral health care, and by joining with BRAINS, we can work together to reduce barri­ ers, create efficiencies, and make it easier for families to get the services they need.” BRAINS said it provides com­ prehensive services such as neuro­ psychological and psychological as­ sessments, counseling, occupational therapy, speech therapy and applied 1 Hastings group announces 2025 26 book club schedule I I -< 1 < r » * I 1 i i I M 1 1 r u '•Qi • i I 1 I 1 1 ’! * t 4 . s ‘1 % •w 1 4 I I 1 I'. Ir r T 1 I - 1 4 r J t • L s’. » b ‘7 • 'T -45 - I* . -11* I < T ’T L :r. 1 • rt 'l,^.p 'iq k M i 1 . •.f. J ) I r J• •nei/LI vbiti *4U M i I I u r 3 uat'^ "/I. \ r-’ I I i h J ?T Jf • ’“77L- ; f I I b«f II □bUUGB ^r' I I t I It I r •o^ --k I OU 3 i I 4 hf / I J no-. I I ir 4 » ’X I r J 4 t 4 I I 4*. Nov. 1 l.Theclubwilltakeabreakforthe holidays, returning on Jan. 13 with “The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. The piece of historical fiction follows a packhorse librarian as she struggles to bring books to an Appalachian community. For Black History Month in February, the club is set to take on the non-fiction work, “So You Want to Talk About Race,” by Ijeoma Oluo, looking for ways to talk about racial issues in an increas­ ingly polarized society. Topics vary in spring 2026 from music with “My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present and Future” by Alice Randall in March, to war with “Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers ofWWII” by Chester Nex in April. The group will round out ±e program in May with “The Cutting Season” by Attica Locke. Members of the public are welcome to join in on any one or more of the book selections that appeal to them and r participate in discussions with the goal of considering others’ experiences and DM viewpoints. The Hastings group, Roundtable Com­ panions for Racial Equity, has begun a new year with its 2025-26 book club, including a variety of titles focused on understanding different cultures and viewpoints. : The group meets at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at the Hast­ ings Public Library, with persons invited to join in the discussions. The first book meeting was held Sept. 9 and included a discussion of the book, “The First Ladies” by Marie Benedict. The novel by the New York Times bestselling author of “The Personal Librarian” covers “the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.” It tells how Bethune, a daughter of formerly enslaved parents, becomes fast friends with Eleanor Roo­ sevelt, and the two begin sharing their beliefs on women’s rights, education, and supporting each other through good times and bad. Upcoming titles include the Oct. 14 selection of “The Small and Mighty” by Sharon McMahon, followed by “Look­ ing for Lost Bird” by Yvette Melanson on MW:*« » Financial > J A i > 1 PROPOSAL Continued from Page 1 I p * I 'i ihloi n 4 ip .^ ».'J n. li 4 “While 1 recognize the value of thoughtful residential growth, I urge the commission to delay any approvals or advancement of this project until critical concerns are addressed - espe­ cially regarding the funding structure, tenant screening policies and long-term community impact,” Stadel stated. But, Dr. Lee Stuart, who currently owns the property with his wife, Ruth Ann Stuart, said he supported the development after previously offering the village the 2.7-acre site for use as a park, as well as offering it to area youth football programs as a practice facility. “They didn’t want it,” Dr. Stuart said. “As far as I can see, this is a perfect place for (the proposed devel­ opment). ■ “It’s more income for the village, for the schools. ‘ According to Stuart, the apartment complex would generate upwards of $200,000 annually in property tax rev­ enue, including up to $50,000 for the village. ' “That’s significant income for the village,” he added. But, before moving forward, Guetschow said village officials needed to address whether to allow the variances in unit density per acre, parking and to the height of the struc­ tures. Without the changes, he said, the proposed development might not be financially viable. Ryan Schmidt, a partner with Indigo Design, said the former football field is “somewhat of a challenging proper­ ty,” with an easement for three utility lines running diagonally under the site. Schmidt added that limited how the development could be laid out. According to initial site development plans presented Tuesday night, the project would include construction of one building with 18 units and a sec­ L < • i A♦ I I JlJ I < F I 1 / ( 1 I I I 9 1 I J I rfJ I 1 - -JO'ff J ' * I 5 ir).. 1 r J J. I J t F F 1 r ) t i 1 • .■-Ll'j f I i 1 J’ r ( > f , I i I r* ■ I . 1 .l' ri. r •i 1 r:-' I J .. J 1 I < Ji I 1-- » I I I * I STK' * / id 7' ‘l1 Ji .1 I A < .■S’ * > I I ( I jj • I I 3" 'J t 1 fr : I f V’ J ‘ 1 *( t V 1/ »• El I 1 I I ( f' b 1 -* r k I I 34 r 1 1 Fl I I r I I I J I ■ , -7 • Ci I am' r* •t ' I 't II ' i h u I r?. { I i’ ' 1 n 7 I P' » 1 ♦ f I >> I t I •> J < ^TK I '.A f a 4/ 1* I if ! 'A 4 X - 4-/ S /I /T t •l<' it • J J I I I, ' J J I , I »•- . f u:-i I rI I I : I I iU L oafli' I 4» I < I 1 * ;i .'T I* <• ' 11 • / I / z 4/ •I . >' I I I! / i‘ir p f * >,A Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com sr f i II Xi « w ) r ond, larger building with 36 units. The project would also include a smaller, third structure that would serve as office and maintenance space, along with 108 parking spaces. A second drawing outlined a slightly scaled-down version, calling for 48 units and a reduction in parking spac­ es. “Our preference is 54 (units),” Schmidt said. “But we’re providing both, so you can compare the two. “For what it’s worth, I think this site is very well set up for what we’re pro­ posing,” he added. The development reportedly would include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with a third of those hav­ ing “zero-step entries” to allow for easier access. Ben DeJong, a member of both the Planning Commission and Lake Odessa Village Council, said he appre­ ciated the initial site plans presented at Tuesday’s meeting, adding the draw­ ings allowed him to visualize what the development might look like if con­ structed. “It does fit,” DeJong said. “This does make sense. “It adds complexity,” he added. “But it’s a good problem to have.” Other Planning Commission mem­ bers stated the project would help address the need for multi-family housing within the village. “This is exactly what we’ve been talking about,” said Meg Wheeler, Planning Commission chairperson. “There’s not a lot (of multi-family housing),” added Karen Banks, Lake Odessa village president. “The town is mostly built out. We have to build up and increase density.” Along with reaching a consensus on the proposal for a 54-unit develop­ ment, Planning Commission members also agreed to schedule another public hearing on potential amendments to the village’s zoning ordinance for 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at the Page Memorial Building. behavior analysis. “Our team at BRAINS has always been dedicated to helping children and families thrive,” said Dr. Mi­ chael Wolff, in the news release. He is a neuropsychologist and co-owner of BRAINS. “Joining Pine Rest al­ lows us to continue that mission with the support of their world-class in­ frastructure and clinical expertise.” The BRAINS office at 3292 N. Evergreen Dr. NE in Grand Rapids will remain open. BRAINS says its staff will collaborate with Pine Rest’s programs for children and teens. That includes the $98 mil­ lion Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health that is scheduled to open on the Pine Rest campus in Cutlerville in spring 2026. Pine Rest is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric and behav­ ioral health hospitals in the country. “Healthcare is increasingly com­ plex, and partnerships like this are essential for sustaining and growing critical services,” Eastburg said. “By bringing BRAINS into Pine Rest, we’re ensuring that resources are better aligned, duplication is reduced, and families experience a more accessible path to the care they need.” >R— - I ■! 1 1 « 1 1 FOCUS® i Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 400 W. state St., Suite B Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Andrew Cove, AAMS™ CFP Financial Advisor 421 W, Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945*3553 Look at your financial situation holistically or other family members. • Your personal beliefs As someone with civic, ethi cal and moral concerns, you may feel compelled to make charitable gifts throughout your life and then make philanthropy part of your legacy. To accomplish these objectives, you’ll want to trip fi-om a variety of angles. It’s wise to apply that include gifting techniques in same holistic thinking when your financial strategy today and your estate plans for toyou plan for your financial future — that is, bringing morrow. Of course, for the into the picture all elements estate-planning component, you’ll need to work with of yourself. Here are some things that your tax and legal advisors. • Your purpose in life may affect your financial when you retire - Having strategy: • Your views on helping a purpose can bring fulyour family - Your deci- fillment beyond financial sions about helping your security. Leading up to re­ family are clearly going to tirement, your purpose may be a major part of your fi­ involve providing for your nancial strategy, and this is immediate family, bringing true at virtually all stages of value to your profession or your life. When your chil­ contributing to your com­ dren are young, you’ll need munity. When you retire to decide if you’re going to and step off your career save money for their college path, you’re entering a new education, and if so, how world of possibilities. How much, and in what invest­ will you define, and live out, ments. When they’re young your new sense of purpose adults, you may also need to at this stage of your life? Do decide how much financial you seek to broaden your support you’re willing to horizons by traveling around provide for major expenses the world? Or spend more such as down payments on time volunteering? Can you a new home or a new car. pursue hobbies that give you And when you’re drawing a chance for self-expresup your estate plans, you’ll sion? Each of these choices need to consider how and will carry different financial when to distribute assets to implications for how much your children, grandchildren you’ll need to accumulate When you plan a trip, you consider not only the desti­ nation but also the climate, activities that interest you, transportation needs, antici­ pated costs, best time to go and coverage for your work, home or pets. It’s a holistic approach — looking at your w for retirement and how much income you will need to take out each year from your re­ tirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k). • Your health - Your physical and mental health can play big roles in your financial plans and outlook. On the most basic level, the healthier you are, and the better you take care of yourself, the lower your health care bills will likely be during retirement, which will affect the amount you need to put away for health care. And you also may need to prepare for the costs of long-term care, which can be enormous — in fact, a pri­ vate room in a nursing home in can easily cost $100,000 per year, according to Gen­ worth, an insurance company. It can be challenging to weave all these elements into a single, unified vision, so you may want to get some help from a financial professional. But, in any case, be prepared to look at your sit­ uation holistically because, when putting together a lifetime’s financial strategy, every part of your life matters. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC iI I ♦ ♦ ♦ I c it k 1 I i • 1 it !*.> 1 I I �V J f 4 Thursday, September 18, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER Barry County Earth Alliance hosting gardening program Sept. 29 FUNDRAISING campaign goal and has consistently met it. This year, the organization is aiming to raise $850,000, a new high-water mark. Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center, said at the event that the campaign is already off to a strong start, with $213,797 pledged prior to kickoff. She emphasized the importance of both the United Way and its partner agencies, noting that last year, their services were accessed more than 53,000 times by Barry County resi­ dents. “Together, we’re creating a future where everyone can reach their full potential,” Forbes told the crowd. The event also marked the beginning of the two-day Day of Caring, during which the United Way solicits pro­ posals from organizations around the county in need of help with projects. The nonprofit then deploys hundreds of volunteers to tackle those projects over two days. This year, more than 600 volunteers signed up, likely making it the largest Day of Caring event in Michigan in terms of boots on the ground. Damon Cove, a teacher with Thomapple Kellogg Schools, and his wife, local financial advisor Maddie Cove, spoke at the event. The pair is serving as co-chairs of this year’s campaign. “It might be messy and it might push you out of your comfort zone, but that’s the beauty of today,” Damon asked to donate $10. Freon-containing devices will not be accepted. Those with leftover medications can dispose of those, too. Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Personal information should be crossed out Up to 10 household tires per car can be disposed of next weekend. No business tires will be accepted. Residents disposing of tires are asked to donate $2 per tire, via cash or check. Other dona­ tions will also be accepted. Materials not accepted on Saturday include asbestos, latex paint, propane tanks, commercially generated waste, radioactive material, explosives, unknown wastes, freon containing devices and tires caked heavily with dirt This month’s household hazardous waste collection is sponsored by the Barry County Materials Management Planning Committee with support from the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and local pharmacies. More iiifonnation on this week­ end’s hazardous waste collection can be found at banycountyrecycles. org. MM r dents penned a letter to the community explaining the impacts the lack of bud­ get has on local schools. The letter references a survey con­ ducted by Michigan School Business Officials. That survey found that one in 10 Michigan districts have made personnel cuts ahead of the 2025-26 school year due to budget uncertainty. The survey also found that 11 % of districts have had classroom personnel layoffs, 15% have had non-classroom personnel layoffs, 42% of districts have cut staff through attrition and 27% have made non-staff spending cuts. Michigan districts have also reported pushing back maintenance work, increasing staff workloads and increasing class sizes in response to the uncertainty, according to the survey. Should a budget not be passed in the coming weeks, districts will not receive their scheduled state aid payments on Oct. 20. Those dollars are critical for compensating teachers and staff, main­ taining class sizes and student support services, operating buses, supplying classrooms and funding academic pro­ * r s • r \l rJ '■ .'*? / 4 •Jl^' ' '-^r-x 4 » J.i 1 4 .4’ Monday at 4 p.m. i s t; • *I 11 1 -ir V f AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE '. .'ft: S f. t • T r< t 1“ ■ 7 BATTLE CREEK I SHOPPER NEWS '-•A 4^ I The Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center utilizes hundreds of volunteers for its Day of Caring event. This year, they had over 600 volunteers. Pictured here is a large group of volunteers from Hastings High School. r » t L .’ > < c f I Ik •1 z ■ ' llfl 4<-' * t. '' '■ 4*1* t J 4 T.- ' J -A I' f Il 14 ^fpr' 3 w‘ ■ It f t 1 •5’ I . 3* • %• f 1l *>* w 1* i;i 4 Cove said, inspiring the crowd to tackle the many projects. “Every drop of sweat, every conversation, every small act is part of something bigger than each of us. We’re not just com­ pleting service projects; we’re sending a message to our neighbors that you matter, this community cares about you, and in Barry County, we don’t sit back. We lean in. <• l« J-,’’*'.. V I } > i 'Wr * \f W’*-' 3^ Mi _ Is * \ L-1 4/ I» 4 < 9 j J I b .-'.rfl I >> ' . > . -r .I 1 .4 » » I I a(i t •r J h l /> • I 4 w I » k 4 c I 4 •1 1 I ... 1 ....Xi-*' 1 >1 I I '.!J ) IX’ » I 1-1 <’ * iur C’-Oti*. L > I dM •**' •r i-:-" •£ -•5 A 4 1 - r ?r ’ • .. ■J ■ . I V << 1* R . «N (** •i k f:- V C » 1 I kl •‘k’ I *43 031 th' w 4^ 1 I ' y* ,9a3W*'T 0) G ^«K4IA4 Monday at 5 p.m. ¥ I ■? ,1 THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER V .< « Wednesday at Noon <• iV THE SUN AND NEWS a. Wednesday at Noon Call 1-800-285-WORK (9675) or visit v/estmiworks.org/job-seekers/ ^^1E Group mihomepaper.com grams, arts, athletics and activities. “Our schools cannot operate indefi­ nitely without these resources, or the confidence that they will be available,” the superintendents wrote. . The superintendents urged communi­ ty members to reach out to their legisla­ tors and share with ±em why a budget is important for school funding. “Our students deserve a stable, fully funded school year,” the superinten­ dents wrote. “Together, we can ensure their learning continues without inter­ ruption.” HR' LUNCHES IN LIMBO As lawmakers work toward a budget in Lansing, school districts across the state are wondering how much the state will contribute toward student breakfast and lunches. Matt Moore, HASS’s director of food service, explained how cuts to the free school lunch program offered from the state in recent years could impact students at HASS at Monday’s BOE meeting. Currently, HASS is reimbursed at roughly 72% for school meals through federal programs. The rest is picked up by the Michigan School Meals pro­ gram, which in recent years has fully reimbursed districts. The impact, Moore said, was a reduc­ tion in stigma toward students utilizing the free and reduced lunch programs. “I feel like the stigma when I first started here was, ‘Free and reduced kids are the only ones that get breakfast and We’re serving almost 1,000 lunch.’ breakfasts a day right now, which, before, we were only serving about 350 breakfasts... We served almost 1,700 lunches today,” Moore said. “We’re serving a lot of meals. And the stigma is gone. It’s just coming in, grabbing food, sitting down, going and hanging with fiiends until lunch is over,” Moore said. “... It’s taken away food insecurities, the food shaming that has gone on over the years, it’s taken away any debt from the National School Lunch Program.” Should the state eliminate the free school meals program, free and reduced lunch students will still eat at a free or reduced rate. Students with reduced lunch costs will pay 30 cents for break­ fast and 40 cents for lunch. 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For more information on the The upcoming program will fea­ upcoming program, persons may ture Virginia Bolshakova, director contact Marcia Szumowski of the at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, who BCEA via email at mszumol@ will share information gained from gmail.com. — DM Residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste, electronics, leftover medications and tires at a col­ lection this Saturday, Sept. 20. The col­ lection will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, 1350 N. M-37 Highway. New this year, residents utilizing the household hazardous waste collection event are required to pre-register for 30-minute time slots. Barry County Recycles staff say the registration will streamline the event, reducing wait times and minimizing traffic backups on M-37. Residents can register for the waste collection at banycounty.org/banycountyrecycles/householdhazardoLis^waste. php. Common hazardous materials that will be accepted include aqueous acids and bases; oil-based paints; reactive materials; solvents; aerosol cans; auto­ motive liquids; pesticides (liquids and solids); light bulbs; automotive batter­ ies; alkaline, lithium ion, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercuiy-containing articles and motor oil (10-gallon limit). Additionally, electronics including computers, cell phones, laptops, gaming systems, tablets and more will be col­ lected for no charge. Those disposing of CRT and LCD TVs and monitors are www.HasHngsBanner.com I •l V I I f .1 K Ml �.L' ,. ’"b 1 u t f A I W > V- ’I Thursday, September 18, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com i 5 vr Who reads newspapers? Everybody! ’3^ BUILDING BRANDS I? >4 sainASc ’A ’S<I 7. 4 4 % T?.'- 1 k 'u« ' •I* - 1 o • *: •'15^, ' X> - W A •« * « A T,.4 i -i' 7 . *2a /'T *r. F % it 'fei, ' FpVfTirj u V. ^Si ( I 4 r -'*<L ? 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Items to offer include; Mail Pouch tobacco thermometer, porcelain no smoking sign, Cast iron hitching post horse heads, 1943 Michigan car tabs, 10,8, and 6 Gallon Western Stoneware Crocks, Red Wing Crock, historical dresser with mirror from the Post Tavern, Antique fireman’s helmet, Pennsylvania Dutch Cabinet, bakers cabinet, Victorian marble top sideboard, vintage Torpedo snow­ shoes, Vintage RC Plane, Antique Ice Chest, Wallace Nutting antique chairs. Antique brass fireplace fender, art deco cast iron floor lamp, Hudson River Valley caned chairs, and so much more! Also to offer a large vintage dairy bottle collection including bottles from; Kalamazoo, Marshall, Hastings, Battle Creek and other various towns in Michigan; as well as a Lockshore galvanized crate, Borden Dairy box, several wire bottle carriers, and a wooden/metal ■ dairy crate. A gallery of photos can be viewed at Estatesales.net or on Facebook at Red Barn Estate Sales. 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The cam­ news and information. paign has launched in Lapeer County in During a time when disinformation The County Press. Titled “Everybody is everywhere, newspapers — nationremain Reads The County Press,the print al, local, online or in print a trusted source of information. They advertisements feature a rotating line serve as a record-keeper, a source of up of well-known faces in the commu­ entertainment, a marketing tool and nity sharing why they read the newspa­ best of all, offer connection. Research per and why you should too. continues to prove that communities You can be a part of your local cam­ with local newspapers are safer, health­ paign by doing a few things. First, con­ ier and more engaged in civic activities. tinue to read newspapers, including the The American Journalism Project local newspaper in your hand. Second, found that local news aides in a healthy share this column with someone who democracy; it helps communities may not be a newspaper reader. Third, understand what’s at stake in local if you own or manage a business, use elections, equips them to get involved our newspapers to market your prod­ in the political process by voting, con­ ucts and services. Fourth, help us flip tacting officials and running for office, reduces political polarization, and holds the script when it comes to newspaper public officials accountable. readership. “Who reads the newspaper? Even better, local newspapers can Everybody!” And finally, if you’d like equal lower taxes. Researchers from to be featured in our Everybody Reads the University of Notre Dame and the campaign please contact me at ecasUniversity of Illinois found that com­ well@mihomepaper.com. Along with munities that had lost their community your 15 minutes of fame, you’ll brand newspapers for more than three years, yourself as an informed newspaper saw taxes increase $340 per year for a reader and community member, and household of four people. help us continue to grow and strength ­ Given this information it’s clear that en our brand as Your Community everybody should read the newspaper. Connection. And while we complain about the few Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager uniformed people who ask if newspa­ for VIEW Group, the branding division pers are still a thing, we know that the of yiew Newspaper Group. majority of community members we ike most great ideas, the idea for the View Newspaper Group’s latest marketing cam­ paign came to me while I was enjoying a cold beverage. I was at a craft beer festival sampling a Mexican lager with View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith, when we struck up a conver­ sation with the brewer and learned his brewery was located in Battle Creek. One of the things I love about work­ ing for a growing, locally, owned com­ munity newspaper group is that often when I meet a new person they live in or near a community served by one of our newspapers. As is the mission of View Newspaper Group, that fact gives two otherwise strangers an instant connection. The Battle Creek Shopper News joined our group just over a year ago, and while we typically make it a point to know the breweries located in the communities we serve, we hadn’t visited this location yet. We told the brewer about our new connection to Battle Creek, and along with inviting us for an in-person visit, he said “Oh yeah, everybody reads the Shopper News.” This brewer didn’t just serve a refreshing beer, he served a refreshing response. Sometimes when we share what we do for a living we’ll hear a dreaded response along the lines of “Oh, newspapers are still a thing?” or even worse “Who reads the newspa­ per?” These responses make my skin crawl. Newspapers are very much a thing, and if you’re not reading at least one newspaper, you’re uninformed. Newspapers are so much of a thing that last year we added seven new titles (including the Battle Creek Shopper News) to our group through an acqui­ sition, and just this spring we launched the St. Clair Area a new newspaper View. Today, View Newspaper Group is home to 22 newspapers with more than 352,000 copies in print each week. / TO ■ TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD. CALL 269-945-9554 p i W- CLASSIFIEDS ♦» M-. 1* «9 ft X*'. 4^ a» V. * “IZS 7* ii Registration open for free Diabetes PATH series I •1 I* i A I 41 I I * r r:r4 W •*» r I J*! -r {l « J li «. ’ f; .f’.. V i ASK DR. UNIVERSE <•* *• »«> » it I —— ■ ■>9 r I L I*. : 1 ) ? w 5 j fcM9 ** [ iiao rr ’* I 4 •** * «► *4 T mi r i * I u ? -»*t d I J4 i L' Mf’ \ Hf 1/ 4. u : I r* * jiyi ) Ji ■ I .r. rr, id' i'-(_ I (^*k* • UC-’ I I 4 1 f 'I A r. ■J I ;> J Sri ** ^1* 9 J ?l'r;, > 1^* ' I I f f I I 4 ‘Mt i" r ( Dear Prince, Germs are tiny organisms also called microbes. They’re so small you have to zoom in wi± a microscope to see them. They can be bacteria, virus es, fungi or other teeny things. Some microbes make us sick. Some don’t bo±er us at all. Some help us out. I talked about all that with my friend Eric Lofgren. He studies infec­ tious disease at Washington State University. He said there are two main reasons we have germs on our skin. We pick up some microbes from the environ­ ment. Some live on our skin all the time. “The world is full of microbes,” Lofgren said. “They’re very successful organisms, so they’re everywhere.” The germs we pick up come from nature or other people. We use our hands a lot, so that’s the most likely place for those microbes to encounter our skin. We run into microbes when we dig in a garden, pick up rocks or splash in a river. There are even microbes float­ ing around in the air. Some of them stick to our skin when we bump into them. Sometimes we pick up germs from a sick person. Maybe they sneeze or cough. Microbes fly out with their snot or spit. They land on stuff or an unlucky person in the splash zone. Germs can also come off when the sick person touches something like a door knob. The next person that touch­ es it might pick up those microbes. We also encounter germs that nor­ mally live inside us, like in our guts. . -.IT’ nin, A Prince, 12, Ga. •I ♦* J I I / • •* s ' .• iP’ V£ln»-f ■ 4 J ?? 1 > 1' ( l4s-.. ■ J '.iSTrn ,jd‘ ■ ? rzi f r 1 ? I /I ,• : I. . J H'; f I jAlf 1 J J’ ' 4 d*v * J J .-4 i . ■Jr I • • k I r 4- ■. ri’"' I •j- A 1 < k I r t u ?" 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I Visit us online at mi homepaper, com SAXOH SPIRIT BUS II Illi I Extension and Corewell Healthft Pennock. Space is limited and registration is required. The workshop series is scheduled for 1-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays from Sept. 18 through Oct. 30 and will be held at Core­ well Health Pennock Hospital, at the Care Center B entrance 3, in Hastings. For more information or to register, persons should contact Laura Anderson via email at ander359@msu.edu or call the MSU Extension office at 269-9451388, extension 1024. —DM I •* II 1: ♦- ■■ 'i: I 1 I I * J 4 V --* ^1 I I b 41 I I f I * * tljl • •1 k .. '1 I’ I k r. I ’i" I I ef 1 ^decc. a k r .f U li 5-. !1 S '1J 8 ! t a :Lj !l I cZjr /I ” ■ j I r I r a' • I \I If ..ifTJ Those microbes help us digest food and stay healthy. Since they’re in our guts, they come out with poop. They can make us sick if they move to a new place—like our mouths or eye­ balls. Luckily, soap and the motion of scrubbing our hands sends most of those microbes down the drain. But some microbes live on our skin full time, including our hands. Those microbes need the same things we do: space, shelter, water and food. “If you were living on a giant, where would you want to live?” asked Lofgren. “Their forearms or their belly button? The belly button is a nice, sheltered cave with nutrients and moisture.” The microbes that normally live on our skin tuck themselves into creases and crevices, like the gaps between our skin cells. They chow down on tasty stuff on our skin like oils and sugars. By taking up space and using resources, these microbes don’t leave as much room for germs we pick up that don’t belong on our skin. That helps us out. But living on our skin isn’t all throw pillows and corrify couches. Lofgren told me it’s a harsh environment for our microbes. They get jostled off and flushed down the sink. Our hands con­ stantly encounter germs that compete with ffiem. So, some microbes form a sticky, slimy community called a biofilm. It’s a gluey matrix they ooze out to keep the group stuck together. That makes it harder to wash away those microbes. I guess some germs are single (celled) and ready to mingle. — Dr. Universe Why do we have germs on our hands? , I 1 ,1 *v % Generous germs f , Individuals with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, or caretakers of persons diabetes and invited to attend a free informational program to learn more about diabetes and how to be a better self-manager. Diabetes PATH, a Self-Management Resource Center Program, is a six-week self-management workshop where individuals can learn tools to manage diabetes. Over the course of six weeks, participants will learn strategies, in­ cluding: Deal with difficult emotions; Developing a healthy eating and ex­ ercise plan; Setting goals; Problem-solving; and Learning about a variety ofother tools to manage diabetes. Michigan adults of all ages interested in diabetes may attend, including adults with prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, fami­ ly members and caregivers. The program is being offered in-person through a partnership with MSU ' I �I k X?*’. r• 5 I 6 Thursday, September 18, 2025 THE HASTINGS BAMMER I I www.HastingsBanner com X I t A '« A OBITUARIES J VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM Si 5^" 1 -3 /?F II A 4 . ? < • * ’i I / 1f ll Daniel David Dykstra It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Dykstra on September 12,2025 at the age of 85 as a result of an automobile accident. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Dave had a strong faith, love for his family and passion for the community he was a part of. He lived in the Middleville area most of his life with his loving wife Bqrb of 67 years. They raised four children together. Dave began dairy farming in 1970. He then started Dan Valley Excavating in 1985. Dave also served on the Barry County Road Commission for 24 years. He was also voted as a Home Town Hero. The entire community benefited from his generosity by the desire to help those around him. The examples of love, kindness and generosity are too many to mention. Dave’s love and faithfulness to his Lord and Savior was the most important thing in his life, followed by the love for his family and friends. His employees became family to him. A stranger on the street was a friend to Dave. He impacted countless lives through his unwavering commitment of showing love and kindness to whomever he encountered. His family is at peace knowing that he is in the arms of his Savior and reunited with his loved ones who passed before him. Dave is survived by his wife. Barb Dykstra; son, Robert (Susan) Dykstra of Middleville; daughters, JoAnne Wright and Cheryl (Greg) Lydy, both of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brother, Russell (Donna) Dykstra of Middleville; sisters, Laura Adams of California and Carolyn (Jim) Buer of Caledonia; sisters- in-law, Linda Dykstra of Middleville and Sheila Dykstra of Freeport, and several nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel D. Dykstra Jr.; brothers, Henry Dykstra and Paul Dykstra; son-in-law. Jay Wright. Dave’s family received friends on Wednesday, Sept. 17,2025, at the BeelerGores Funeral Home where his funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Sept. 18,2025 at 11 a.m. Pastor Dan Beyer of Gun Lake Community Church will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the “Dan Dykstra Jr. Memorial Scholarship". Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Dave’s family. Howard John Yost Howard John Yost, age 94, of Lake Ann and formerly of Hastings, passed 1 away peacefully on September 12,2025 at the Orchard House Assisted Living. Howard was born on November 5,1930 in Adrian to the late William George and Florence (Guinen) Yost. On June 20,1959 he married Janice Ferry and together they have celebrated 66 years of marriage. Howard served our country honorably as a member of the United States Navy. Howard earned his under graduate degree from Adrian College, and received a masters degree from Michigan State University and went on to serve as principal for nearly 20 years in the Maple Valley School District in Nashville, Ml. Howard and Janice were members of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Ann. He loved to travel and some of his favorite trips included adventures to Hawaii, a cross-country train trip to the Grand Canyon, and then on to Disneyland. He also enjoyed golfing, going on walks and hikes, reading, wood carving and painting. He enjoyed all sports, but was especially a big fan of the University of Michigan. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, William Yost and Mary Lou Edwards. Howard is survived by his wife, Jan; their children, Michael Yost, Sarah (Mike) Fought; grandchildren, Erin and Olivia and great grandchildren. The family will celebrate Howard’s life privately at a later date. Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to Adrian College. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - SEPT. 18-25 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Sept. 1 -31 — Sept. Storybook Walk: “The Glorious Forest that Fire Built” by Ginny Neil. What happens to the forest after a fire? Go on a journey through the lifecycle of a forest, including prescribed fire. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the purple and green trails. Thursday, S^t. 18 — Social hikes (ages 15-6, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-noon. Friday, Sept. 19 — Science Storytime at the Hastings Public Library r * (ages 6 and under with an adult), 10:3011:15a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 — PCCI Chess Club, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 — Shinrin-Yoky Experience, 6:30-8 p.m, Join certified forest therapy guide Katie Venechuk as she introduces the practice of ShinrinYoku (also known as “forest bathing”). More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Worship Together A. f'» vid ♦ ...at the church ofyour choice^ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches availablefor your convenience... ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MJ 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infonnation. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH u We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone • 269-945-9121. Email hastfiDC@ WWW. Website: gmail.com. hastingsfreemethodistcom. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Sunday Morning Stoetzel. Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Adams, contact Peter 616-690-8609a 502 E. Grand St, Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook, Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a,m.; Sunday Service - II a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastinss.ore. e is information on worship services is provi Hastings Banner^ the church and these local businesses: aFlGXfOb' nHAsnNGs 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 •c r I Riotfaxma MUMWebA 1301 W. Green St. Haetinge, Ml 49058 945-9541 fi David Fredrick Oom David Fredrick Oom, age 53, of Caledonia, Ml, passed away on September 9,2025, after a brief but severe illness. Born and raised in Hastings, Ml, Dave excelled in many sports, especially tennis. After attending Ferris State University, he built a career as a professional tennis instructor. teaching at exclusive clubs including the Congressional Country Club in Washin^on, D.C., as well as in North Carolina, Florida, and Michigan. In 1998, Dave married the love of his life, Sarah, and together they raised their children, Andrew and Elle. Later, he became a realtor with Greenridge Realty, earning the prestigious President’s Award and other professional recognitions. Above all, Dave was devoted to his family. He vras endlessly proud of Andrew and Elle, and could always be found supporting them, and his nieces and nephews, at school and sporting events. Dave also adored his dogs. North and Dune. Dave loved competition and continued to play golf, pickleball, and fantasy football with lifelong friends. A fan of the Tigers, Lions, and University of Michigan teams, his passion for sports was matched only by his warmth and humor. He lit up every room, had a gift for ri 4 )f ;>• J making others feel valued, and was regarded by many as one of their very best friends. Dave is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sarah; his children, Andrew and Elle (fianc6 Abel Boetsma); his parents, Bernie and Sue; his in-lawfs, Jim (Peg) Beall and Bev Plagenhoef; his sister. Laura (Tom) Middaugh; his brother, Wayne (Kate) Oom; his brotherin-law, Bill (Lisa) Beall; his nieces and nephews, Nick Beall, Alex (Sam) Shick, Josh and Rachel Oom, Lydia (Daniel) Tsuber, Leah, Elisabeth, and Jonathan Middaugh; grandnephew, Simon Shick. He will also be deeply missed by his uncles, aunts, cousins, and countless friends whose lives he touched. To know Dave was to love him, and his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched. Memorial services to celebrate Dave’s life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18,2025 at Ada Bible Church Kentwood Campus, 2045 68th St SE, Caledonia, with Pastor Ben Vaught officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Buddy Up for Life. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuneralhome.com. / • Y ■ V J. .1, I I JA« 6^ 1 / * * _«u_____ I 0 X f 'v * A4V 5. T I ( I if »ii I i#- 4 I? i re f W .IV ;b|<}W Tan. I V J ► bfie i'*^ iN J -iCr" ? ■v J ' A r* AM . •'i •A •4 * r * I I _• ,1 :r /t r • ZT k J 5 I I f .rlftli' I 4 11 I J C t' , uut b -<r 9 4 A b fl 1 I I I '•t I > rtiHSt 1 r I Jy I I I E IB ) ¥ Wdtof H f f : j: jS I ■iC * i J It: I k I T I r 3Fn ; I kt I* • . r.L i 1 SXl^B V ( : ,4 h .*<• i ? i!S ' 'iV .J A c iT Mary Lynn (Haywood) Javor Mary Lynn (Haywood) Javor, age 75, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully on September 8,2025, at home, embraced by the love of her family. Born on March 12,1950, in Hastings, Ml, Mary graduated from Hastings High School in 1968 and went 4* on to live a life defined by love, hospitality, and an unwavering devotion to family, farm life, and friends. Mary was a devoted wife and mother, helping to nurture the Holstein herd and maintain the daily rhythm of the family’s dairy farm alongside her beloved husband. For decades, she rose before the sun to handle all of the cow milking herself, a quiet but powerful testament to her strength, commitment, and work ethic. Together, they raised their children with the same love and consistency that defined life on the farm. Mary created a home where the door, the fridge, and her heart were always open. Mary grew up with a love of horses and kept them throughout her life. She loved showing them and taught her children important lessons through both horses and competition. She not only cheered on her own children but also encouraged everyone in the ring, forming lasting friendships along the way. Beyond her family, Mary was passionate about promoting farming and dairy awareness, sharing her knowledge and love of the land with the broader community. Whether hosting large family gatherings or lovingly spoiling her grandchildren and “bonus grandkids,” Mary had a remarkable way of making everyone feel cherished and welcome. A celebrated cook, Mary delighted in creating signature dishes that became staples at family and community gatherings. An avid reader, poet, gardener, and shopper, she found joy in both the farm and the lake. From her teenage years, Mary’s love of travel led her on many adventures, including a high school exchange to Denmark and trips to Germany, where she built cherished friendships. With her husband of 57 years, she built a life rich in love, raising a family and embracing each season with her steadfast belief that Life is Good. She cherished the growth of her children and grandchildren and found joy in the simple pleasures of the farm, where cows, whether in the fields or in her home, were never in short supply. Her strength and kindness left a lasting 9 X 1 <T * • e -t; impression on all who crossed her path. Friends remember her as “a wonderful, friendly, supportive person,” “a remarkable woman who made n everyone feel part of her family, and ”a gift whose love and legacy lives on in all of us.” Many recall cherished memories at the farm, late nights of card games with family, laughter at horse shows, or simply sitting around the table enjoying her famous cooking. As one loved one shared. “We were all so spoiled to be loved by her." Mary was preceded in death by her beloved parents. Eugene and Joyce Haywood. Her greatest oy in life was her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years. Daniel Mark Javor; her loving children. Kimberly (Mike) Johnson. Kristina (Kevin) Riggs, and Kristopher (Stacy) Javor; and her cherished grandchildren. Drew. Aidan. Natalie. Claudia. Addison, and Hendrik. She is also survived by her siblings, Larry, Barbara, and Bill Haywood, as well as a wide circle of extended family and countless friends whose lives she touched with her warmth, generosity, and open heart. Mary’s legacy lives on in the countless , meals shared around her table, the laughter echoing through generations, the lessons learned on the dairy farm, and the deep, unwavering love she poured into her family and community. As one friend beautifully reflected, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. at her beloved home at Middle Lake, 102 Culbert Drive, Hastings, Ml. Family, friends, neighbors, and all who knew her are warmly welcome to join and honor her remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Mary’s memory. The family invites you to honor Mary’s legacy in the everyday moments by W sharing a meal with loved ones, extending ‘ kindness to a neighbor, or embracing someone with the same warmth and generosity that Mary so freely gave. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. & ?|nrt’ mvj I* 4^ I Fil «« • 'f' Tl/. f' !c: r b ' >• ( 1 ♦I 9 J -5- ;iX * .1 <4*1 '1-, 1 * • • I I •i J. .w' * I J *l- I r > * I •L I •b If • J ri. I .f V. •* b 'f •s y Mlhr* r I ••iM' »s* * S* J ?-r ••th. 5 «..• jU • > I V’ I t I .• f *•"1 r k . J IB fl i H • * i 49 - 1*1 1 7^ t 1 I J tiV. ...-4 s. • •£? ♦ fl ♦ ,1- > -If 1 f t ) vtniiibr... I r I r I.; k f 'T ' I -- ’ 1; V. r > •*’ n ili < • I 4 I 4" 6 t -f i 1 I 9 i'* k, k1 kb. I 1 • 1 <! ♦ s I I 1 T «. »Wi•ij "T' -. h . ••L* 1 I ‘ lr ‘.''s-J 'k ' i LV> ' 'W. ft' L * -'S I' <’ I .i I a 5 t X *'1 I 1 ri-*- r. ' 'tTi t ' ' rt'i •s I n > ',V IH r < I $ « i 4 J 1 t 'll i HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY .4 K a ■-I' SCHEDULE Monday, Sept. 22 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 5 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 24 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio. 11:30 a.m.; tech help, 2 p.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m.; Discover the Treasures of Historic Hollywood with Terry Dennison, 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. 9 iI ■- rt-' “ w f <3 .a; V d > I ■ ___ a fl 1 * 4 t I It* kl> t I’ft 1 36" I ■■V % I Ij No library card is required for library programs and activities. Wine pairing and basket auction tickets are available now. Thursday, Sept. 18 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “Mrs. Kennedy and Me” by Clint Hill, 1 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1950 film starring Ann Sothern and Zachary Scott, 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept 20 - Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, 10 a.m. « 9 •» I » Jfe •I I < -t*' r .x » , I s I r 4 1 -..-.ilftn, .J--. "W ■jL- tJi I k ? .. A h If: V I 1 •» ■I k • -.4 i . .11, 7? I I J •> * I • I 1 J' *» b 1; I I J * 7 s VI Y *• a- 1 Wk* V* k 2 If 4 4 T 1 4 ?l rl,'’' I I « » r f > r I I r I 9r .fl.! ( k.'tti �J ) i I I J > r www.HastingsBanner.com 1 s X’wS' 1 HE HASTINGS BANNER 7 Thursday, September 18, 2025 I t I V ’ <■ I i-5 r \' I * Ife TURNING BACK THE PAGES I <Zi-1- -s k • >» ' * 1 I 4 1.^ r* r •ft * 4 ? . a J f x*» « H 1» ? ’V i \ X’* t- ^I e i > I *. ♦ M THE CROSSROADS; Jefferson and State streets t; •iZH '^5 .» M j ' II -.'S I k >v i « I ■ v: f ■. ! I 3 V il* * I / f y r, ss.ia'i r* k I I *■ • 1. ri J t r ' 'p J. 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Goodyear and Nathan Barlow of Goodyear & Barlow; D.G, Robinson and R.B. Wightman of Robinson & Wightman; and attorney L.A. Holbrook. This was the first entirely brick structure in down­ town Hastings, a milestone that signaled the town’s growth and ambition. Three years later, in 1869, an equally grand three-story neighbor appeared kitty-comer: Empire Building—today Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro— built by William Barlow, John Goodyear and James Sweezy. During the 1870s, it was famously called the “Goodyear and Barlow” store, a bustling dry goods emporium. Both structures anchored the downtown district, with upper ballrooms that hosted dances, social clubs and civic meetings. Yet it was the Union Block, as the first, that set the tone for State Street commerce and community life, THE UNION BLOCK: A MARKETPLACE AND MEETING PLACE The southwest comer of State and Jefferson streets in Hastings once boasted the first three-story brick structure in the county that served as both market­ place and meeting place—locally known as the Union Block. For decades, this three-story structure anchored the downtown business district, offering not only goods and services but also a place where the community could gather, celebrate and shape its civic spirit. Built in 1866, the Union Block was more than an architectural achievement; it was a symbol of part­ nership. Goodyear & Barlow occupied the east third of the ground floor with their dry goods, Robinson & Wightman filled the center with hardware and Holbrook held the west section. The second floor became office space, while the third floor hosted Union Hall, a lively venue for entertainment, dances and community events. Masonic Lodge #52 also met there, further cementing the building’s role as a com­ mon meeting place. In January 1893, tragedy struck when stage sceneiy ignited in Union Hall, damaging the west third of the bdildiWg?Although rebuilt, that section was never again considered a full part of the Union Block. Still, the landmark endured and continued to evolve with the city. LOPPENTHIEN ERA In 1910, a 26-year-old entrepreneur, Richard Loppenthien, purchased the Wright Brothers’ busi­ ness and transformed it into a modem department store. With a full line of merchandise, this dou­ ble-front store—which included a popular grocery department—the Loppenthien Company quickly grew into a retail cornerstone which would operate for the next 40 years. For Hastings residents, this meant they no longer needed to travel to Grand Rapids or Lansing to find the latest fashions or necessities. Everything was available right in town, a testament to the growth of Hastings as a self-suffi­ cient community. BEN FRANKLIN STORE In September 1942, the Hagen Bros. Of Chicago brought the Ben Franklin Store to Hastings, replac­ ing Loppenthien’s on the ground floor of the Union Block with John Onion as its first manager. Shortly after opening, Mr. & Mrs. Stan Cummings assumed the management role, purchasing the business from the Hagen Bros, in 1946. Mr. Cummings was active in civic affairs, includ­ ing the Youth Council Board, Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce. He managed the store until 1971. During the Cummings era, the third floor housed the White Pigeon Field Archery Club, which fea­ tured a 75-foot indoor range. The club flourished, with as many as 60 members from across south­ western Michigan, Thanks in part to the Laubaugh family’s 40-acre field course in Yankee Springs, the White Pigeon club became a regional model for competitive archery, hosting meets for men, women 1 '.’i yiz p s Special to The Banner > r-** L- DAVID W. MILLER * r ♦r I, > X SI fe M ’^r : 1 -JI r " ji iI f..' 1 1 *- 6 -1 I It I* —?•’ I 4 I ( I -«.i—_ Trssm t !!■ ■>. I ri * < Kt r [7’Ell . . 1 5 fl IM." Ml * * s<fl »« r A ft w < I I ( •> ?ri • a' »* If HHbVv* J 4• 1 <V •l * Lja .« V* 'M < •w •^.*r .V E.Y. Hogle and Julius Russel’s dry goods store at the corner of Jefferson and State streets in Hastings circa 1890. Courtesy photos I « «:• > 5^ 4 e Sf V t t J »>'' r .'^1^ ri 'TV*. V JI 4 >J > H . . <H*j. iiS v. < > The Union Block building’s fagade is now adorned with a large mural painted by J. Maizlish Mole. 4**^ 5® 4 'X <V n. 4 ly'" .andyoutbali(s^} fnn.vx, RADIO SHACK After Ben Franklin closed in 1987, the Union Block cycled through smaller retail ventures. A Radio Shack operated there for the remainder of the 1980s, reflecting the era’s fascination with person­ al electronics, home computers, and later, wireless phones. SECONDHAND CORNERS Secondhand Corners, a tlirift and consignment shop, opened in 1990 al 102 W. State St,, where Radio Shack had been. The store was owned and operated by Richard and Karen (Kibiloski) Heath. Known for their eye for bargains, the Heaths filled the store with finds from estate sales and walk-in sellers. As Karen once quipped, “Where else can you bring in a banjo and trade it for a lawn mower—and then trade the lawn mower for a diamond ring?” The store closed in 2019, ending an era of eclectic com­ merce. Under the stewardship of current owner Tom Kramer, the historic Union Block has been mod­ ernized and divided into versatile office and retail suites, now welcoming The Wild Wood Books & Music at street level. In late 2021, a striking pub­ lic art project transformed the east-facing facade (fronting Jefferson Street) with a towering mural by local artist J. Maizlish Mole: a bold outline of the continental United Slates, titled “You Are Here, ’ complete with a small red asterisk marking Hastings’ place in the expansive design, commissioned by the Thomapple Arts Council. THE WILD WOOD BOOKS & MUSIC Nearly 160 years after its bricks were first laid, the Union Block still stands as a cornerstone of down­ town Hastings, cairying its history forward with each new generation. Today, its story continues through Shawn and Paige Brandli, who have opened The ' ;•. cj •I JI . .! i' ‘ *4*^ 1 I J t»t n* *u o t ■ rta>£ { 1. x •I Secondhand Corners was located in the Union Block building from 1990 to 2019, Wild Wood Book & Music within its storied walls. More than a shop, Wild Wood serves as a gathering place where readers, music lovers and neighbors can connect surrounded by shelves of new titles, new and vintage vinyl and the hum of creativity. As the Union Block’s long history reminds us, downtown Hastings has always thrived when neigh­ bors came together—not only to share in civic life, but to support the merchants whose shops kept the town alive. From the dry goods of Goodyear & Barlow to the familiar aisles of Ben Franklin to the treasures of Secondhand Comers to today’s books and vinyl at Wild Wood, the heartbeat of Hastings has never been found in a warehouse a thousand miles away, but right here on State Street. In an age when the lure of online shopping is only a click away, the story of the Union Block offers a reminder: Every purchase made downtown is more than a transaction. It is a vote of confidence in our community, an investment in the people and plac­ es that give Hastings its character. If we wish the Union Block—and the rest of our historic business district—to remain vital for another 160 years, then it falls to us to keep that tradition alive. Shop local, walk through those familiar doors and help ensure that Hastings’ heart continues to beat strong in its own downtown. David Miller is a moderator for the ' Hastings History" Facebook group. I . JU< X X\?x z • I b r-"- if I. f ( i , V I a /f ’I V t S' fl *« kfl ri «a •l, < fl < * r 1^* 9--' I k - t i I I r -r fl -a t 1* •t I ! •k < < I • •. fe^J I'M I • _. > r J I > i" t A .' > w .-»lk t Latft r c 4 I W ' I 1 j ■ > A « s > ' •<" • 4 rV. ■ £ I I 9 » jj II m ■K. %> V 1I _____ S^B» A <4 ttU I *- ♦ a. ' I' IP Z I « > ■V ’«■» fl . . .. 7 ‘t ABT J .# Sect mis ftmen <1 -V- J- J < f 1^ I « 1 4 i' -1- ’ 4*: 4 * 1 ** 3 i I < ?! 1 ‘ nu^A-’MEo w Mk V fl? 5 fl 9 V' ri 4 u t fe •» 11 » S'- F < r 1, a*. 9 O' sKlh’ .s ■n* 1 v ill « I I > 'J' / ¥ 1 ,1 ! I ] r I 1 I ^1 <• •» 1 k] If « ♦ t* f I 'JI I >■ —' «K' I ! I t ■i- J > f ~lw 4^ *1 . '*• i J zr 1 1 4* u* X- »I )! I* ' 7 • £ w r<9 'i:4 A L>, a I I **'%.' ’ * sW • fwrri.A •X J $ > 1 ■* -4C Vi ? I I f 'i U’. ' I ii ■. r 4 ,r.t ♦ < , I I r , -■»'. ■■ I The Ben Franklin store took the place of Loppenthien’s at the Union Block building in 1942. Ben Franklin's shut down in 1987. Today, the ground floor of the'Union Block building is home to The Wild Wood Books & Music, owned and operated by Shawn and Paige Brandli. I I u I f ♦ ♦ ♦ T I �I i V SPORTS 8 • ■< V z' I I I 4 At ( A * V A* I V r H’** 4 I*', > -7 <W 'I it * I 1' ri 4 < ’% J f r V K I % 1 i Thursday, September 18, 2025 • i A V I THE HASTINGS BANNER r 4 r WWW HasHngsBanner com 1 •l I * i t Fastest TK guys improve PRs on soggy Sparta Invitational course 4^ , \ . 7 I / I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor championship. The first six guys across the finish line in the Blue Division were EGR runners. Senior Jonah Workman led the way with an impressive PR of 14:58.80. Sophomore teammate Micah Becker was the runner-up in 15:44.46. The Pioneers closed the race with just 15 points. Forest Hills Northern was second with 56 points ahead of Cedar Springs 75, Greenville 120, Grand Rap ids Track Club 129, Thomapple Kellogg 177 and Grand Rapids Union 178. The TK girls team had two new PRs among its top seven. Sophomore Amya Gater flew to a 13th-place time of 21:24.79 and sophomore Breanna Schut placed 16th in 21:58.50. It was a ■eat pack for the TK girls who were third as a team. The top six for the Trojans were all within a minute of each other. Junior Peyton Hardy led the way with a time of 21:00,87. Senior Madison Kietzman was 12th in 21:17.51. They both had new season best times as did junior Carmen Reynolds who was 14th in 21:51.60. The Trojan team also had junior Alaina McCrumb 15th in 21:57.52 and senior Avery Hagemann 29th in 23:26.29 among its top seven. Forest Hills Northern won the Blue Division girls’ title with 42 points ahead of East Grand Rapids 53, Thomapple Kellogg 63, Grand Rapids Track Club 86, Greenville 101 and Grand Rapids Union 185. Greenville senior Gracelin Martin Looking to get out of the crowd as fast as possible in the combined Gold/Blue Division race at the Sparta Invitational at at Fruit Ridge Hayrides Saturday, TK freshman Owen Bremerand junior Grady Galaviz pushed things a little early on. They kept going fast through the or­ chard and com fields on their way to new personal record times. They never really got out of the crowd though as a narrow, short finish area on a wet downslope caused quite a bit of congestion and a few collisions and crashes. temer skidded down, but not until he had tallied a time of 17 minutes 58,60 seconds. Galaviz was right behind in 18:06.20. They placed 32nd and 33rd respectively in the Blue Division com­ petition. The Trojan boys* team had five of its top seven, and its top four overall, all set new personal records in the early morning rain. Freshman Parker Robinett finished in 19:38.29 in 48th-place and senior Benjamin Postma was 49th in 19:38.47. Isaac Kaboos also tallied a PR for the TK boys with a 54th-place time of 20:15.14. The top seven for the TK boys also had senior Noah Donker 52nd in 20:04.36 and junior Jerin Donker 55th in 20:16.65. East Grand Rapids had five PR’s among its first seven finishers, and all those guys finished in the top ten in­ dividually to power the Pioneers to a «• as t 4 ( The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team ran to a sixth-place finish at the first Southwestern Athletic Conference jamboree of the fall Thurs­ day at Warner Camp in Grand Junction. - Panther junior Landon Madden led his team with a season-best time of 18 minutes 17.29 seconds. Holland Black River ran to victo­ ry in the boy’s meet with 41 points. Saugatuck was second with 68 points ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 87, Schoolcraft 166, Fennville 181, Delton J «* * V z I a J s A iJ i I N ■1'. A'; 1 »4 I r li< L I V t >*- I ? .•l >* 1 *h. 4 I •4 > r-,». I r w t % L i ) I I II r •W. • I Thornapple Kellogg freshman Owen Bremer races to a new PR during the Sparta Invitational Blue/Gold Division race at Fruit Ridge Hayrides in Kent City Saturday morning. won the race with a personal record time of 18:21.55. East Grand Rapids junior Adeline Armstrong was the runner-up in 19:12.19 and EGR sophomore Anne­ liese Passchier set her PR at 19:43.44 to place third. The next four girls across the finish 1 z I f I Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Amya Gater closes in on the finish line with an improved PR during the Sparta Invitational at Fruit Ridge Hayrides in Kent City Saturday. Photos by Brett Bremer I*' > 7 i >’l * r , P •if I ( line were FHN Huskies, a quartet led by sophomore Jaclyn Charbauski who clocked in at 20:06.84. The Thomapple Kellogg runners are off now until heading to Wayland Sept. 24 for the second OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season. f ** »« I 1 > -ek'H’Ii •r .. 1 I »i 4' .!.« ngX • 1 I n * •.fM k’ t -r'Z’ r 2 I I •* J 4 J J 7 ’1 » 1 <» / I 4 i 4 »v :r >»**< :n Lij < JI fl 1 OK boys in top third at first SAC cross country contest Brett Bremer Sports Editor - V •I * » 1, Delton Kellogg senior Nick Muday placed 33rd in 19:15.24. Sophomore Jace Hilton placed 38th in 19:28.96 for DK. Panther sophomore Joseph McCoy improved his personal record to 19:53.10 to place 50th. DK fresh­ man Malachi Allersma placed 52nd in 19:54.68. The top seven for the DK boys also included junior Jack Favreau and soph­ omore Ayden Jones who both set new PRs at the meet. Gobles freshman Libby Smith led her team with a winning time of 18:27.25 in the girls’ meet. Gobles was third in the girls’ competition with a score of 86 points ahead of Martin 104, Bridgman Kellogg 183, Gobles 186, Allegan 195, South Haven 248 and Martin 254 in the top ten at the 18-team meet. The Delton Kellogg girls were 14th in their contest led by senior Elli Tim­ merman who was 34th with a time of 23:46.19. Saugatuck outscored Hackett Cath­ olic Prep 33-61 at the top of the girls’ standings. Hackett Catholic Prep had the two fastest guys at the race. Senior Marek Butkiewicz won the race in 15:48.68 and senior Sean Siems was second in 16:27.05. 115, Constantine 183, Watervliet 194, Schoolcraft 218, Black River 251 and South Haver 256 in the top ten. The DK girls placed 14th wi± 339 points. Saugatuck had four girls in the top ten led by senior Alina Martinson who set her PR at 19:19.27 to place second and junior Kamryn Sixberry who improved her PR to 19:20.01 to place third. The DK team had a pair of PRs? Junior Evelynn Coumeya improved to 26:49.85 to place 80th and freshman Olivia Vincent was 82nd in 27:00.22. DK junior Riley Perley was her team’s number two with a 79th-place time of 26:37.20. The Panthers also had junior Makayla Lutz 101st in 30:22.15. h t ► > 4 1 ..■ 'P'’ ' . 4 -r \ - 5 . /r e ¥ J iUr* » t' I J 1 I I . wv pl ' rtf* ( , (I * 1 i # V i > V M» HI * *y I J ri * « I 1 t % 1 I ’J- A' R > ; I I «•* t j 4V J *•4 K* * W JI 1 r 1 Saxon teams fifth, Randall a champ, at first 1-8 jamboree !' > s* <A X 4'^- 4 « V' * »« ■^1 < I 1 t •>: --n r ^>1 1 4 t* ww UiL H I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Both the Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ cross country teams placed fifth at the first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jamboree ofthe season, hosted by Jackson Northwest, Tuesday, Sept. 9. Saxon junior Caroline Randall proved the conference’s fastest female as she hit the finish line first in 19 minutes 20.7 seconds. Nobody was close to Randall as Parma Western sophomore Bridget Fullerton was the runner-up in 20:34.0 and Parma Western junior Natalie Kuhl placed third in21:10.6. The girls’ team standings were close though as Harper Creek managed to beat out the Parma Western girls by one point for the victory, 56-57. Marshall was third with 68 points ahead of Coldwater 113, Hastings 122, Pennfield 146 and Jackson Northwest 158. Freshman Emerson Leary was the Saxon girls’ team’s number two with a 28th-place time of 25:21.9. Saxon junior Chloe Pirtle was right behind in 29th with a time of 25:24.8. A couple of Saxon juniors ran their fastest times yet. Malena Tomaszewska placed 32nd in 26:23.2 and Sucel Peral 41st in 27:41.7. Senior Maddie Elzinga was right behind Peral with a 42nd-place time of 27:45,9. Freshmen Brynn VanderMale and Haley Williamson rounded out the top seven for the Saxon girls. Parma Western dominated the boys’ meet winning with 18 points. Harper Creek was second with 55 points ahead of Coldwater 67, Marshall 105, Hastings 138, Pennfield 179 and Northwest 199. Parma Western had six ofthe first seven finishers including the senior champ Ed­ ison Lopeman who hit the finish line in 16:55.6, Junior teammate Ryan Good was the runner-up in 16:59.1. Harper Creek juniorChristianAyers was third in 17:01.9. Sophomore Tanner Krzysik led the Saxon team with a time of 20:20.1. It was a trio of sophomores at the front for * * *»» •* b’ . Jj >1 4Mk a MA I - .1 z 'ir • U’ ■ V >• r*,>1. •» AJ I'< < ■ f "•!. ri** ‘ ‘x# ♦ f • 4 < f < > r 4 r<. / \ ¥ « . $» II I **1 I '»■ 4.’ » I ? V r 4 ?«< I *. s - A *w / i 4 ♦♦ t I r’Al < Mm -r* 44r>. ** o2^8 4 -« • 11. * * *!■ I *4“ I «> - •/» u iJ t -’’fl* r > .. f ,/ A 4 J * *r 1 ** * • ■*. .• »• > ' i5» f 4.* , • _V*‘ ,f 4 'if *> l< -x# 1 «h> -4 X rf.’ « I r a- -- V / c>. 4 Hastings. Eli Li placed 30th in 21:11.2 and Alex Timmers 33rd in 21:18.9. Junior Caleb Kramer was 35th overall for the Saxons in 21:27.9 and sophomore Parker Erb placed 39th in 21:44,2. The Saxon top seven also included Carter Krzysik and Spencer Crozier. The Saxons had three medalists Sat­ urday as they competed in the Hopkins Invitational at Jijak Camp. Randall won the girls’ race and Tanner Krzysik placed 20th and Timmers 29th in the boys’ race. The Saxon leaders on the boys’ side had their fastest races yet Tanner Krzysik placed 20th in 19:35.61 and Timmers was 29th in 20:14.79. The Saxon team also had Li 40th in 20:48.59, Kramer 44th in 21:06.80 and Erb 45th in 21:07.22. Hackett Catholic Prep won the boys’ meet with 54 points ahead of Hopkins 55, Fennville 97, Lakewood 131, Parchment 140, Wayland 147, Hastings 154, Mus­ kegon Catholic Central 176 and Calvin Christian 188. Hackett senior Marek Butkiewicz won the boys’ race in 15:32.48. Hopkins senior Jack Estelle was second in 16:43.85 and Hopkins sophomore Kash Moored third in 16:54.94. Lakewood junior Kaden Rohrbacher dropped his personal record to 17:56.01 to place sevenfii. Lakewood also had sopho­ more Ethan Langmaack 21 st in 19:36.08. Maple Valley was led by junior Tyler Curtis who had a time of 20:15.83 to place 30th. Lion junior Cameron Murray wasn’t far behind with a 34th-place time of 20:28.25 which is a new PR for him. Lakewood also had sophomore Dakota Harmer set a PR of20:37.99 to place 35th, sophomore Gibson Yeiter place 41 st with a PR of 20:49.53 and senior Benjamin Possehn 50th in 21:58,85. Maple Valley got a PR from sophomore Grady Wilkes who placed 60th in 23:00.22 andjunior Quincy Page ran to a 62nd-place time of23:01.97. Calvin Christian won the girls’ meet with 53 points ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 69, Hopkins 74, Wayland 79, Fennville 127, Hastings 142 and Allegan 162. Randall won the girls’race in 18:53.65. Her nearest competitor was Fennville junior Isabelle Sliter who came in at 19:39.48. Sliter was almost a minute and a half ahead of the third-place finisher. w iiBl '« I r 'i • t S V. « » t 4 J r 1^ •-it •M. « rv •K.. »• >j • f 4 * bri. i 1 «, *» 4 t Saxon senior Olivia Goodrich races along during the first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jamboree of the season hosted by Jackson Northwest Sept. 9 Photos provided « ■ * '^-1 I * I I t nrt J* O’ ' : 4»x h - '* 1 ‘i I : ' I-*. I rite t \ I I Freshman Melanie Jones led the Maple Valley girls with a time of24:134.44 and Hastings freshman Emerson Leary was her team’s number two in 24:49.73 which put her in 31st place. Lakewood was led by sophomore Heidi Carter who placed 36th in 25:26.45. The top five for Hastings also included Pirtle 40th in 25:37.03, senior Maddie Elzinga with a PR of 26:24.13 to place 42nd and freshman Sage DeCamp with a PR of26:29.57 to place 43rd Senior Emma Tidd was Lakewood’s number two with a season best time of 26:02.87. The Viking team al so had Laurelye Carter 76th in 31:28.94 and senior Marci Nurenberg 82nd in 33:51.50. Maple Valley’s foursome also included senior Izabelle Soper 47th in 26:59.22, senior Lydia Emerick 56th in 27:47.80 and seniorAda Marie Blakely 81 st in 33:29.65. I _ < L "M I « Il, 1 1 t *’r L nu. 01*1.. J ‘ I' h 'i •hr. • J t C-- t < ) f i 1 .'! T • 41 A. 4IU. ft •» '•Cf*,' .(K I Ik *h/ t’ I i- fl •A h I I % i V I < f «• I •v I T A I X *1 1 1 « f t L 2 I ’‘■*34. c » * * i & e > a K • I ib I ¥ \ , "H • r ' ••. 1 TBl J* 1 ri % ?• 1 UM i •fc I V. i 1 H 1 A 1 J I; b ♦ ♦ ►----- ?<• v» I ¥ J r 4* s <4 1 The Saxons’ Ryan Harris (from left), Dakota Cole and Billy Hilbert make their way along the course during the first 1-8 jamboree of the season, hosted by Jackson Northwest Sept. 9. I #fi �A :. I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 9 Thursday, September 18, 2025 *1 L : Gators work on dropping more time against Cathoiic Centrai ■'Sr 2^ Y * «V A V 4 1 I y ^3' •l j J . *A A s J* •» X Jr ■*T.**» 1 Sports Editor Grand Rapids Gator Mckenna Hawks didn’tswim anything longerthan 100-yards at the 2024 OK Conference East Division Championship. Her two individual races at the end ofher freshman season were the 100yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke. Forher sophomore season, she is working on going further, faster. Havdcs set a personal best time of 6 min­ utes 32.17 seconds to place second in the 500-yard freestyle during the Gators’ senior night meet against conference foe Grand Rapids Catholic Central in die Grandville High School pool Thursday, Sept 11. She cut more than 13 seconds off her previous best in the race. “I just kind of like pushed it and did as much as 1 could, and I worked as hard as I could,” Hawks said. “It’s hard because it’s kind of like a mindset thing,” she added. “You have to have a good mindset and just try your best and swim as hard as you can, and even if you don’t get that time, it’s okay because you have another meet” Hawks said she has been working on her breathing lately, taking breaths onboth sides of her body throughout the race that is 20 lengths of the pool long. It helps her even out her strokes throughout the race. “She is like a kid in a candy store,” Gators head coach Jeff Saltzgaber said. “I think she just has so much to to learn from these races, because this is her first go around with these types of long events. So, to see her drop so much time is just like super affrrming. I think once she kind of gets the actual, like internal side of it, like knowing the time and like seeing that she’s ‘okay, I can get that rhythm’ the sky is ±e limit It is super exciting.” Saltzgaber said Hawks, a captain this fall, courageously volunteered to take on the event this fall. Hawks got to chase Cougar senior Kate McNamara in the race who is one of the conference’s top returning distance swim­ mers. She was fourth atthe conference meet a year ago in the 500 freestyle and qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals in the race - among other events. 5I •? 4 ;x Brett Bremer k\! 1G« ( >{t* B * » r■ c A A » tfl-' £ 4Ul ■ kfefi 4 70 w 1 «MXZ *• V ■f jlpnaattn j3 3^3 |feH -J 1 S 2'1 ""a. t»r <■ ■)^^' iJiP Uf’lin i * -_ <■>« /I t 4 p F i: ttaa a^iO -iw W V P JR) r.r I « 4 f 5 ’cosd bis ««. I Sahoirnfaa x/fx M asLC W - hn." haL Fid* ? J PnB I •c. kwv?? .rt k* «4 ;u?'^ k 1 /IL A. 'W- ’ •’» —C .t.' 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Photos by Brett Bremer Grand Rapids Gator junior All America diver Lydia Slagel somersaults above the water on a dive during her team’s OK Conference East Division meet against Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Grandville High School Thursday. and Kathleen Sullivan that won the race. Sullivan led a sweep of ±e top four scoring places in ±e 50-yard freestyle for the Cougars. Braun also won the 100-yard butterfly, a race where the Cougars had the three fastest finishers. The Gators were back in action at the Mason Invite Saturday and they placed eighth at the nine-team meet Marshall won the championship with 240 points ahead of Mason236, Coldwater 215, Mount Pleasant 200 and St Johns 172 in the top five. The Gators closed the day with 94 points. Slagel had the Gators’ lone event win with a score of237.80 points in ±e diving competition. a winning time of 59.63 in the 100-yard freestyle later. Those two were also a part of ±e Cougars’ winning team in ±e 200-yard freestyle relay, joined by Eden Morrow and Valeria Rodriguez. The Gator team had the top three scorers in the 100-yard backstroke. Kursch won in 1:37.08 with Scarlett Hilzey second and Pepper Selph third. At the opening of the evening, the Gator team of Jenna Robinett, Raak, Hawks and Nydam placed second in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of2:24.68, about 12 seconds behind the Cougar foursome of Hayley Tovar, Kate McNamara, Rodriguez 1 I Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. I I □ • 4 I . R □ Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. I ■ I wr. »ff •• I ■f J B « r •i i^T' : □ LI t-l I tl I I ' 'fli: J ( , I? A .’iK* ♦ a « •.%* I b I reert :'i KF^ .Ar« /. I I & J R I Including aqueous acids and bases; oil­ *.1 Limit of 10 gallons per vehicle I J-Jiri 1 k V: MM* • < 1 rJe I I R I ? J * * ■ MR ; 0. ad 'A - -. V>» i a • A 15 i »* •ii 3 M.*' J FREON CONTAINING DEVICES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 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She got her team’s first victory of±e night with a score of240.00. She bested Catholic Central’s top diver, Lucy Cotter, by 40.5 points through their six dives. “That’s an okay day for her. I know her goals and aspirations are to be 250 and above. I know that she is really working to compete not just at meets like this, but against competitors that are not always at meets like this. She is competing against kids that are maybe at a different caliber. She knows that Really, every meet it is really her versus her, and her versus those kids that might be at other meets. She has a great coaching staff, Francesca [Pileci] and coach Todd [Bates] ±ere in Hastings do a wonderful job with her. She is determined and hard-working and I know it’ll pay off for her.” Slagel closed her sophomore season last fall placing fourth in the diving competition at the Division 1 state finals with a score of more than 375 points which qualified her for All America honors. The Gators got a second individual victory later on with Mara Raak taking the 100-yardbreaststrokein 1:22.96withasolid time drop. Teammate Lucy Krug for the runner-up points in that one too. Saltzgaber said Raak, a freshman, has shown a lot of progress so far. Another freshman, Adelaide Nydam had a solid time drop in the 100-yard freestyle to place fourth, a spot behind teammate Leyna Kursch. Devon Barnhill, Eloise Nichols, Hawks and Raak teamed up to win the first-place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 5:17.20 too for the Gators. Hawks also improved her personal best in the 200-yard individual medley to place second. She finished in 2:42.52. McNamara won that one as well in 2:27.95. Cougar speedster Mae Braun won the 200-yard freestyle in2:04.50with teammate Kristen McNamara second. Kristen added wr J t I �'t' .5- . ■.«-j... . 10 n Thursday, September 18, 2025 1 HE HASTINGS BANNER I .S' » ^/v/w HasHngsBanner com I 1 . . ‘.i f I.»' Portland ends Lakewood volleyball’s league win-streak « I A Sports Editor First in line to greet the Raiders at the net was Lakewood senior Emma Duffy. Good game. Good game. Good game ... A conference foe played a better game than the Lakewood Vking varsity volley­ ball team for the first lime in more than a decade 1 uesday. Portland bested the Lakewood ladies in four sets in their Capital Area Activities Conference While Division dual at Port­ land High School. Lakewood battled to try and avoid its fate, but falling behind two sets to none proved too big a deficit to overcome against the solid Raider squad. The Raiders won by the scores of 25-21, 29-27,21-25,25-23. Lakewood went undefeated through nine years of Greater Lansing Activities Conference play and swept its way to CAAC While championships in each of the past Iwo seasons. Fhe Vikings’ last conference defeat came in their previous turn in the CAAC While which ended in 2013. Lakewood has won al least a share of its conference championship in each of the past 23 seasons. When the Vikings were at their best Tuesday, they were firing wicked serves that spun, raced, twisted and/or floated at Portland receivers; passes were getting up to setters Duffy and junior Camyla Cope­ lin; and sophomores Ahlanna ITiomas and Johanna Duits were slamming attacks in all directions from the middle ofthe night. When they weren’t, it was a struggle to get that first pass where it needed to go. "They’re going to figure out how to be mentally tough and bounce back from this," Lakewood head coach Brooke Fran­ cisco said. "Hopefully, this isa motivator if anything, to help us keep moving forward. When we were good, we were really good, but we just couldn’t pull it together consistently." Lakewood ra11 ied from a 20-14 hole late in set number four to try and force a fifth set. Duffy assisted Thomas for a kill in the m iddlc ofthe net, then started ripping off a string of excellent serves. Portland called a time-out with a 20-19 lead, and the two teams returned to the court to see things even upat 20-20 with Duffy rolling a serve over the net for an ace. During a scramble, Duffy pushed a ball to an opening deep on the Raider side to give Lakewood a 21-20 advantage, but the Raiders got the side-out they were desperate for on a kill in the middle by Makayla Evansen. In a pivotal moment, with the score tied 22-22, Thomas and Portland middle McKenna Boykin met above the net. The bal 1 bounded between the two ofthem and fell out of bounds on the Lakewood side. Officials ruled that Thomas had knocked the ball into Boykin, the Raiders* all-time blocks leader, and when Boykin directed it back it glanced off Thomas’ fingertips before falling to the floor. The Raiders passed a ball over to an opening on the Vking side to get to 24-22, had an attack go into the net to drop it to a 24-23 lead, and then finished things on their second chance at match-point with Boykin drilling a kill in the middle. One big Raider run was really the dif- «< n *1 rw * J l1 A '’I « * H’ is' fl * 0l«t Brett Bremer j 1 f■ i » I I t 1 -T k 3 */ 1 I » •r » A 9 ?r 1 9 i 9 I X ft «;• < 4 -18 .-d r 4 if / 4 % I 4 t "■ rr>.< 4 Lakewood senior Emma Duffy, junior Camyla Copelm and sophomore Johanna Duits lead the handshake line with the Portland Raiders following the Portland varsity volleyball team's four-set win over the visiting Vikings Tuesday in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division acnon Photos by Brett i .-5 I If i * I f. f ,'iI I .f rz z ;,;r J k h- Ie i »< r I z>‘ ■ > * V Bremer i \ I I ference in each of the first two sets. Setter Alianna Sutbeny put together an eight­ point run to help turn what had been a six-point Lakewood lead into a three-point Raider advantage at 19-16 late in set one. In set two, it was a seven-point run with middle Grace Avery serving that helped turn a one-point Lakewood advantage into a 17-10 Portland lead. Duits had a team-high 16 kills for the Vikings. Duffy had 13 kills to go with four aces. Thomas finished the night with eight kills. Matti Aldrich matched Duffy for the Lakewood lead in aces with four. "When we can pass, ±at is the goal. Find our middles. When passing breaks down, we really struggle to score and ±at is what today showed. It’s September. It’s early. We have a lot of lime to j et better. But it just shows how hard we Fave to come to practice and work now." I rancisco said. Coach Francisco and the Vikings knew that having an inexperienced back row would be a challenge early in this season. While there were rocky times Tuesday, coach Francisco said she has seen some good strides from the group so far. I hey are workinghard in practiceloget every day. Now we just ha\ e to work one percent harder every day when we come ready to go," Francisco said. Tlie Vikings are now LI in conference duals this lall. 1 here is a chance they get another shot at the Raiders Oct. 25 when the Vikings host the conference tourna­ ment at LakewocxJ High School. { i I' V ' f I I •r. r e. il t t; a r J -if ✓ / A.Z F f * < 4 > r • » I^i- .. I I • ' 'n ■ 'Si •* I ^•>5 ; < «• ♦ •» i > . ? U'-r • 'I I ...•7 - 7 r I. . .tri’* e A !,’!«(|5‘"' -» ft I I • J 5 *« I fir 'I#* <n / •W' * I 41 9 e '’ I I i ’J J 1 f I 1 v:' I J g I I I 1 o'j i J f R ♦ 4 » < 4 I ) b « i Viking junior Rohrbacher keeps picking up speed Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior Kaden Rohrbacher is picking up speed. His last three races have been his fastest ever. Rohrbacher broke the 18-minute mark for the first time Sept. 11 at the Lansing Catholic Invite, dropped his personal re- cord to 17minutes 56.1 seconds Saturday at the Hopkins Invitational, and then had his best conference finish ever placing 14th at the Capital Area Activities Con­ ference White Division jamboree hosted by Portland High School Tuesday. Rohrbacher hit the finish line in 18:08.3 Tuesday on a hot, hilly, twisty, RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADX)PTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 (ZONINGl OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the September 10, 2025 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2025-198 was adopted. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownshiD.orQ). The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk. Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058-9725, (269) 948-2194, during regular business hours of regular.working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2025-198 ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 EFFECTIVE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 An Ordinance to amend §220-5-3.H. of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis in the CR Country Residential District. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: AMEHP SEgllONi -5-3.H, OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE PERTAINING TO KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK IN CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL U district §220-5-3.H. of the Rutland Charter Township Code, pertaining to the keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis in the CR Country Residential District, is amended to read as follows: H. Keeping of livestock on a non-commercial basis is allowable accessory to an existing dwelling on the premises, subject to all applicable provisions of this Chapter, including the generally applicable special land use approval standards specified in §220-20-3., and also the following density, setback, and other requirements; 1. The minimum lot area for the keeping of any such livestock is three acres. The Planning Commission may approve a lot area of less than three acres but at least one acre for the keeping of a maximum of twelve (12) hens and chickens, pursuant to the otherwise applicable approval standards and requirements. 2. There shall be at least two acres of lot area per animal unit kept on the premises. For purposes of this provision, only, the number of animals per animal unit shall be determined as follows: A. slaughter and feeder cattle: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. B. mature dairy cattle; one animal equals 1.42 animal units. C. horses: one animal equals 1.00 animal unit. D. swine (weighing over 55 lbs.): one animal equals 0.40 animal unit. E. sheep and lambs; one animal equals 0.10 animal unit. F. laying hens or broiler chickens: one animal equals 0.01 animal unit. G. turkeys; one animal equals 0.018 animal unit. H. Any other types or sizes of livestock not listed here are to be calculated as one thousand pounds live weigh equals 1.00 animal unit. 3. All areas in which the livestock are confined shall be located at least 100 ft from all existing dwellings on adjacent properties. 4. All areas in which the livestock are confined shall be located at least 50 fl from any wellhead, not including any drain field. 5. Keeping of Chickens. A. Roosters are prohibited. B. Chickens must be confined to a chicken coop or enclosed structure. An outside, completely enclosed run attached to the coop may be provided. C. All feed and other items associated with the keeping of chickens likely to attract rats, mice, or other rodents or vermin shall be secured and protected in sealed containers. REPEALAND EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective on the eighth day after publication or such later date as may be required by law. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Charter Township of Rutland tough course. The Lakewood boys were fifth as a team at the meet and the Lakewood girls closed the first conference jamboree of the fall in seventh place. The Lansing Catholic boys and girls took team victories on the afternoon. The Lansing Catholic boys won with just 22 points. Portland was second in the boys’ meet with 62 points led by individual champion Andrew Feldpausch, a senior who hit the finish line in 16:25.5. Feldpausch was one of three guys to finish in less than 17 minutes. The other two, and the two guys on their heels, were all Cougars. Lansing Catholic junior James Tennes was the runner-up in 16:47.1. Lansing Catholic had senior Lucas Gates third in 16:58.3. Behind those top two teams, Ionia finished with 82 points, Olivet 103, Lakewood 128, Charlotte 130 and Lan­ sing Sexton 222. Junior Bryce Goodemoot was the Viking boys’ number two. He placed 21st in 18:52.23. A couple first-year varsity runners set PRs for the Vikings despite the tough conditions. Sophomore Dakota Hanner placed 39th in 20:37.2. Freshman Maddix Thomas was 52nd in 22:14.7. The Viking team also had sophomore Ethan Langmaack in its top five. He placed 41st in 20:42.2. Sophomore Gibson Yeiter and senior Jacob Wieland were the Lakewood boys ’ sixth and seventh finishers on the day. Sophomore Heidi Carter led the Lakewood ladies with a40th-place time of 25:32.0. Viking senior Emma Tidd placed 53rd in 27:25.2. Junior Laurelye Carter had her fastest race of the season to place 67th in 31:16.1. The Vikings also had senior Marci Nurenberg 77th in 3518.4 and junior 1 r I z •> vrgpi '•* I V' r wf®* I 1 I >r / t 10 «r?f iS y^s#* 1 I Ti. 1 / J 3 ■^Sis J^Z nr ■* ' > * 4-at- I III. t1 s' • , I I I.. I• I• - *, k’ 9 202 ■ i I R u *<« 1^1 4 .I'M LM i 4 t * * A* * « 4 k .-’t m ’/ * 9 I ! >«B I • s" * I 1^ t 1 ! 5<S' ;- • r i •l X jiu* hr 1 V f I r = I » - •p^w ’’I b ’««5I -f w I**- .«r ft. T I rft ' ' H;.!- V r •> ! I I’, 4«^>lSg 1 • •r w - *=' -■ r I. I ** - * ••* : ■I ***^ > ! ■* rtf'* d r » Lakewood junior Kaden Rohrbacher runs to his best finish yet at a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division jamboree Tuesday at Portland High School. Rohrbacher led the Viking boys' team with a 14th-place finish at the first conference meet-up of the season. fiOtl'J >'-• » -?K <u w r; •WllK nBllk *«!I!IB| i' <• i..~ t » j 4 *rt a*- :X I "'1 A < % T ? * I 1^ 9? 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Chilton Dated September 30,1992, as amended and restated NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Settlors of the trust, John E. Chilton (date of birth; July 9,1926), who lived at 15160 Banfield Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017, died December 4, 2002; and Norma J. Chilton (dale of birth: November 12,1925), who lived at 15160 Banfield Road, Battle Creek. Ml 49017, died July 30, 2025. There is no personal representative of either Settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the Settlors, John E. Chilton and Norma J. Chilton, are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Marc H. Chilton, the trustee of the trust, at 13551 Bird Road, Dowling, Ml 49050, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the trust assets will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled thereto. Date; 9/10/2025 Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, PC Stephen L. Simons {P33047) One West Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 966-3000 Marc H. Chilton 13551 Bird Road Dowling, Ml 49050 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30201-DE u t <« «t t L ' Vl^v I - « I '■S Is T »« I A J I ft ft . J u lb* R. ■a •im Estate of Kathy E. Kulikowski, deceased. Date of birth; 02/13/1948 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Kathy E. Kulikowski, died 06/10/2025 Creditors of the decedent are notified that! , all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Amanda N. Herp, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 1 ■ft* J. « V ■ 'ft*. t f r • ; 1 Sf r i:^' >* 1 V I' B $1 f « •» .“•' I >40 •. I& 2 ' ■ft » .u I I ■^1 t 1 •7 1 fc' «■ ( I •i •ft <■ b a i!. S’*/ ' w < S.. •’ ’A V I il Date: 09/10/25 “1 I t • 1 • all Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 □ V • J I f< ‘IV ll ■ lb > k “:1..T. Y* 4. =1 Amanda N. Herp 513 Sierra PL Gurnee, IL 60031 (661)344-6499 i s r -VI L t K I J SS I T K 4 - t 1 l^u I I k % I r i ' r’ : i 4 I f, «r s t""r‘ �A A: B I iKhaoK.v^ I. ‘ Ti 1 TK tennis shuts out back-to-back conference foes I ' 1 *■ 4 l1 .*• <. Ik 1 —J r f I ' flOffsI r t j I T I T J r ” i-* J" “ I r * 5 --•'.At •rt 1: f 1 •s .^rfli . '*ia;‘ it? ^4, »*l J ’5 « <> •''ll. * •’•F -ft. 0 li/'*'. K V «« T/ ’*>• • •lu. J r ? * '1 ■r* il I, > J*" V* X. A• n- £ k 1 I ^5 •vr. iik. MM 'fU^ -4: I 1 B .1. * I « A*. 4 <>. w « * 1' r J "V tt^^ r ' <>•.' *j»*' ■■‘' Mik ‘»*■ 7' ■ I u; i • 1 h^-f. ’•1*1 ? c I 'U.‘ , ’’it <. s»’ y 11 i 1 ’S / »% L I J n-( . » X F h.'■? m ? 'r' t » 4 H j ? * 1 ‘A I h f > fl < I■ -4 tl V At/ r '' k I fe'- 5 J < * <^44.* «& d I C 1 *•..; - t ■■■kt A »- .■bob / ( I ij » J /<< ( I M -* T^ 5 ir d ( 4 • -ri I ► A M i n I L t } I [ > J .a • i. •F* > » 5 V f I t > .■rd I ‘ *- *i«<« , I Si. r f t I H-inTi i Thornapple Kellogg’s Layne Schilthroat hits an overhead volley down as first doubles teammate Samuel Teachout looks on from the baseline during their win over Grand Rapids Union Monday in Middleville. Photos by Brett Bremer feiled the third and fourth doubles flights to the Trojans. The Trojan team was tested over the weekend at the Big Rapids Invitational. The Trojans took a runner-up finish behind the host Cardinals. Big Rapids bested the TK boys 6-2, the Trojans defeated Sparta 6-2, and the TK team also took an 8-0 win over a Grant team that competed at just four flights throughout the day. Scores were similar in last week’s dual with Wyoming. Wilkinson breezed to a 6-0,6-0 win over Wyoming’s top player on that day though. Sylvestre and Giel­ incki both won 6-0,6-0 as well. Lepper fought off Wyoming senior Allan Barri­ entos for a 6-1,6-4 win at third singles. Schilthroat and Teachout at first dou­ bles and Eden and Scott at second doubles won 6-0,6-0 as well, and the Wolves for- V '' ft U t • 'I- « « Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg upped its OK Gold Conference varsity boys’ tennis record to 2-1 with an 8-0 win over visiting Grand Rapids Union Monday afternoon in Middleville. The Trojans also toppled Wyoming 8-0 in the conference, on the road, last Thursday Sept 11. The TK boys won the six contested matches with the Red Hawks in straight sets Monday. The best battle came at number one singles where Trojan senior Franklin Wilkinson took a 6-2, 6-4 win over Union senior Anish Kulkarni. The rest of the Trojans gave up just one game combined. Freshman Parker Sylvestre at second singles and senior Mark Gielincki at fourth singles both took 6-0,6-0 wins. Sophomore Max Lepper at third singles won 6-1,6-0 for TK. Union had just two doubles teams to face the Trojans. TK juniors Layne Schilthroat and Samuel Teachout at first doubles took a 6-0, 6-0 win. At second doubles, TKjunior Gideon Scott and soph­ omore Grah^ Eden won 6-0,6-0 as well. Hh s 11 V ■40 J Thursday, September 18, 2025 THE HASTMSS BANNER www.HasHngsBanner.com I Sylvestre at second singles and the fourth doubles team of senior Alex Eggleston and junior Mark Cuison were both 3-0 on the day. Those were the two flights where TK took wins in the dual with Big Rapids. Sylvestre, Mark Gielincki and all four TK doubles teams scored wins over Spar­ ta. TK got straight set wins from all four singles players in the match with Grant to Thornapple Kellogg senior first singles player Franklin Wilkinson hits a serve during the first set of his 6-2, 6-4 win over Grand Rapids Union's top player in an OK Gold Conference dual in Middleville Monday. go along with forfeits at the four doubles flights. The Trojans were slated to face Wayland Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the OK Gold and Saturday will travel to Vicksburg for the Bulldogs’ Military Appreciation Tournament. The Trojans are home again Monday, Sept. 22, for a tough conference dual with West Catholic and then home Sept. 24 to lake on Northview. ^>«Mr r 1 iI. * * I Yarger sets DK/HHS dive record in meet at ionia k K. Hugill ~ * L.I A ■x f/ J/ h I ■ € ‘J fl 4 a r '» 8\ «« A « f A ■ast- „ • •» i.’ Xl s > r 1 T z f I* $ I / < r 1 1 1 ‘ 4i»V«’ I >r 'd i* . ♦ < tf r 1 r h * Winfiis,' <1 f J I . I ' r I I ■* tr * « . -T . > I • > s'* ¥i •»‘Vr S*'-^ • J. i^IbL J.. 14*^ I 4*1 i ) I DM s 41 '4«* The Saxons' Bronson Elliott clears the zone with a powerful kick upfield during his team's 1-8 contest with visiting Harper Creek Sept. 11. Photos by Perry Hardin ( / t J ) * A > * ■ w 'W * ’■ .•i.w-4. « *•'■ * First two 1-8 opponents shut out Saxon soccer squad ir « ■!" - r < i*’ /.-V! I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings is still chasing its first In­ terstate-8 Conference win and its first conference goal of the season. Jackson Northwest and Harper Creek bested the Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team in the first two matches of the conference season. Harp^er Creek scored a 3-0 win over the Saxons in Hastings Sept. II. The Saxons were also bested 3-0 at North­ west Tuesday, Sept. 16. The conference season continues this afternoon, Sept. 18, as the Saxons hit the road to face Parma Western. The Saxons go to the Mattawan Invitational Saturday, Sept. 20, and then will be home in 1-8 play to take on Pennfield Tuesday, Sept. 23. J t*“ A*? . * » it I f •• r I I -wtss*’'* --■• iF* .. (■>’- I 1 I* 1- . • * J 4 r 'MIiF''* » *• H''-' .'Alp I ’X 1r »* I 4 -“i 4 4 I ir f J " ... '•>« 3 * V . 'rv tU'' 4 > . J|JC»“' r I *1 « rX I r, I ' * i » > 41* J I-' '■’ ■ p? .y/' y. » k>< ■J t> * •V * tl •( <4- ** ■t 1 a s *> < I 4 r i iH ' I I * 1 ..1^^ I V I6> f 4 1 I City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE VI, BY ADDING DIVISION 90-VI-18 *lr.^ 1 -if"' SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting September 9,2025 Meeting called to order 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda/consent agenda Discussed Ranked Choice Voting, ambulance sve agreement, cemetery issue, parks funding, BC Chamber activities, EGLE biosolids site Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received Motion to adjourn 7:51 pm Submitted, David J. Olson, Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge, Supervisor The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning amending Chapter 90, Article 90-VI by adding Division 90-VI -18-3-4 Family Overlay District. The public hearing will be held on Monday October 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. *<; It J ♦ ■ < I « u * t B I e -M'- •S*' ’ li A. I i 4 J. 4 r J «|jElXK[a 1 A « >» •> X. ‘sffilkcK ’. 1.:' • •I > k . A > % - I I ;T w ■4^ ■ i - J teA . « I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Hastings girls swam well despite some absence and illness Thursday during a non-conference dual at Ionia. The Ionia varsity girls’ swimming and diving team tallied a 114-65 win over the DK/Hastings girls. Sophomore diver Aubrey Yarger set a new team record in the diving competition with her six-dive score of 266.40 points. Teammate Jillian Brandii was the run­ ner-up in ±e event with a score of 147.15, beating out Ionia’s top diver by a little over a point and a half. The DK/Hastings girls won some races in the water too. The team of Lilly Ran­ dall, Kassidy Peake, Annabelle Kuck and Yarger won the 200-yard medley relay to start the evening with a time of 2 minutes 21.17 seconds, Kuck added a winning time of 1:12.00 to win the 100-yard butterfly. Randall won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:13.77. Randall had a runner-up time of 2:42.85 in the 200-yard freestyle too. Yarger followed up her diving and relay wins by placing second in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:11.54. DK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel said some fill-ins did very well for the squad including Sofia Arias Trejo, Brandii, Selena Corona, Shiloh Crandall, and Jayda Villarreal. Villarreal was the runner-up in the 500yard freestyle with a time of 8:01.90. That meet came in between a couple tough Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference duals. Otsego bested the DK/Hastings girls in the conference opener Sept. 9 and the Sturgis girls took a 101-65 win over the visiting DK/Hastings girls Tuesday. Yarger took the diving competition with >; All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. V 1 =( « M’ «* Please contact Dan King, Community Development Director, at dking @ hastingsmi.gov or 269-945-2468 if you have questions or comments regarding this public hearing. w’ ■ t f I h f ti 3 e A copy of this information is available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. > 4 ’( * i ;<5« 5P‘ . I ! -ar' I *^44 -/ « I i A J (» A •» I 1 <*»• *** * 4 steals the ball away from Harper Creek’s TJ Ruble (16) with a poke check in the second half Thursday. Sept. 11, on Pierce Field in Hastings, J r V' 1 1 The Saxons’ Cooper Hokanson (28) f * z. f X /, I 1 ( The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days’ notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should contact the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov. «> Linda Perin City Clerk c a score of 242.50 with Brandii second again. Kuck won the 1 (X)-yard butterfly with a season-best time of 1:10.26. Peake got the winning time of 1:42.85 in the 100-yard breaststroke Randall had a runner-up time of2:41.99 in the 200-yard individual medley and was the runner-up in the 100-yard freestyle in 1:02.28. Teammate Petra Foster was the runner-up in the 500-yard fi^style in 6:47.73. The DK/Hastings girls also got the first place points in the 400-yard freestyle relay from the team ofFoster, Brandii, Villarreal and Corona. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961.1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on September 25, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Dakota Chilton, unmarried man, as sole owner Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Inc. Electronic Registration Systems. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: June 28, 2024 Recorded on July 2, 2024, in Document No. 2024004845, Foreclosing Assignee {if any): U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Six and 72/100 Dollars ($179,756.72) Mortgaged premises: Situated tn Barry County, and described as: The West 124 feet of the North 343 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 North, Range 8 West Commonly known as 4250 Mud Lake Rd, Bellevue, Ml 49021 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as OwnerTrustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 r 1570655 (Q8-26WQ9-181 4S» k I ■i I I i t ’J f-y: 'I » « /.te' > I J f w» 1 .1 ;-j k / » % ; \ r ■ ’t �I r 12 —I Thursday, September 18, 2025 the hastwgs banner • www.HasHngsBanner.com < HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING CLOVERDALE, WILKINSON AND JONES (MUD) LAKES AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-2 I * r* 1; . 4 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Hope Township, as authorized PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control Protect (with associated activities) on Cloverdale, Wilkinson and Jones (Mud) Lakes in Hope Township as more particularly described below and to re-establish and continue r k r I — ----- ------ ---------- "''r” K“* ‘^ciuw dJiu lu rc-cbiaoiisn ana continue a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. The proposed special assessment district will replace the existing special assessment district which district expired in 2024. I J 1 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed includes parcels with frontage on Cloverdale, Wilkinson and/or Jones (Mud) Lakes and/or back lots with access to Cloverdale, Wilkinson and/or Jones (Mud) Lakes and including the following tax parcels: I 1 I A * I J CLOVERDALE, WILKINSON AND JONES (MUD) LAKES AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIST. 2025-2: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 07-019-412-10 07-030-011-00 07-150-015-00 07-260-004-10 07-300-023-00 07-310-016-00 07-020-002-00 07-030-012-00 07-150-017-00 07-260-005-00 07-300-023-42 07-310-018-00 07-020-017-00 07-030-013-00 07-150-017-10 07-260-006-00 07-300-024-00 07-310-019-00 07-020-018-00 07-030-014-00 07-150-018-00 07-260-007-00 07-300-025-00 07-310-020-00 07-020-040-00 07-030-016-00 07-230-001-00 07-260-008-00 07-300-026-00 07-310-021-00 07-020-044-00 07-030-402-06 07-230-002-00 07-260-009-00 07-300-030-00 07-310-022-00 07-020-045-00 07-030-448-21 07-230-003-00 07-260-010-00 07-300-033-00 07-310-074-00 07-020-046-10 07-031-008-00 07-230-004-00 07-260-011-00 07-300-045-00 07-310-076-00 07-020-046-20 07-031-011-11 07-230-006-00 07-260-012-00 07-300-049-00 07-310-079-00 07-020-046-30 07-031-011-12 07-230-007-00 07-260-013-00 07-300-051-00 07-310-082-00 07-020-046-50 07-031-011-20 07-230-008-00 07-260-014-00 07-300-053-00 07-310-083-00 07-020-047-00 07-031-011-30 07-230-009-00 07-300-001-01 07-300-058-00 07-310-087-00 07-031-011-50 07-230-010-00 07-300-004-00 07-300-062-00 07-310-088-00 07-315-152-00 07-029-017-10 07-031-014-00 07-230-011-00 07-300-005-00 07-300-065-00 07-310-089-00 07-029-021-00 07-031-020-00 07-230-012-00 07-300-006-00 07-300-066-00 07-310-091-00 07-029-023-00 07-140-007-00 07-230-013-00 07-300-007-00 07-300-080-00 07-310-093-00 07-029-027-00 07-140-008-00 07-230-014-00 07-300-008-00 07-300-160-00 07-310-109-00 07-029-226-00 07-140-010-00 07-230-016-00 07-300-008-10 07-300-402-00 07-310-110-00 07-030-001-40 07-150-001-00 07-230-017-00 07-300-008-20 07-310-003-00 07-310-111-50 07-030-001-50 07-150-002-00 07-230-018-00 07-300-009-00 07-310-003-10 07-310-111-56 07-030-002-09 07-150-003-00 07-230-019-00 07-300-010-00 07-310-004-00 07-310-123-00 07-030-002-50 07-150-004-00 07-230-020-00 07-300-011-00 07-310-005-00 07-310-125-00 07-030-002-81 07-150-005-00 07-230-021-00 07-300-012-00 07-310-007-00 07-310-127-00 07-030-003-00 07-150-006-00 07-230-022-00 07-300-013-00 07-310-008-00 07-310-128-00 07-030-004-00 07-150-007-00 07-230-023-00 07-300-014-00 07-310-009-00 07-310-130-00 07-030-005-00 07-150-008-00 07-230-024-00 07-300-015-00 07-310-011-00 07-310-132-00 07-030-005-05 07-150-009-00 07-230-025-00 07-300-018-00 ■ 07-310-011-10 07-310-133-00 07-030-007-00 07-150-010-00 07-230-027-00 07-300-019-00 07-310-012-00 07-310-134-00 07-030-008-00 07-150-011-00 07-230-028-00 07-300-020-00 07-310-013-00 07-310-136-00 07-030-009-00 07-150-013-00 07-230-032-05 07-300-020-25 07-310-014-00 07-310-138-00 07-030-010-00 07-150-014-00 07-260-001-00 07-300-022-00 07-310-015-00 07-310-140-00 07-315-181-00 07-315-182-00 07-315-184-00 07-315-185-00 07-315-186-00 See also the accompanying map identifying the proposed special assessment district. 07-310-141-00 07-310-144-00 07-310-145-00 07-310-147-00 07-310-149-00 07-310-150-00 07-310-411-54 07-310-450-50 07-315-004-00 07-315-005-00 07-315-007-00 07-315-151-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town­ ship Board has placed the project plans and costs estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assessment districts may be examined at the Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be examined at such public hearing. ^•1 T r I ♦ J I •l { <5^ II? . ■ - 0*71 - 4 . 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I w B I 1 * :e ly < < •;1I B k .4^ l> •J ■I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town­ ship Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, togeth­ er with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $334,000. The cost of the project proposed to be raised by special assessment is the total project cost. The Hope Township Board has passed a reso­ lution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. a •J 1 r5 t %f IS!r > I I I CiOV&iDALe LAKe i B I I B Till II • ••• ff f "■ IN i *« • I w B I RM **■5 I 1 I B ■I S r *•• > IPI f ■■ ' BBMMB «BB* V .A BBnnna* •b S «■ r I « * . —Btt. ■IF •* < 1 - ..5S^ .A .’Jt- . I < MM II »« 1 ft r .‘35’: T ;» I I M jArA. * k BB B ttMl f »n » !■ ' tft IIPM.» ft 4 *A&-- 0 U'.: ‘I X As 1 J NW> <’’ ■K ' X 1 4; •, 4 T 1 .•* ' *• It •* f t h.. I I I ♦ T 4 I ' WAU, LAKE t '>»■ r H ««><* F * PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written S-'’ !a objections to the project are filed with the Township . MBHMM Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record jwes (UUD) I owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area nb«B«»b within the proposed special assessment district, then the Township Board may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the township board. Written comments or objections may be filed with the Township clerk at the address set out below. . i I i r *• sJX ** W 1 I? ’ ***. t B B« lu . . B4i Bn ‘4 It! ■ >1 .^■A ’W4t I 'I I i L» .1 1! B a BN **■ X’ *1 * « « t -* » B* f? Bn I B_^ BO *-r» ICLAA B 4^ * 4 / 11 •w B BS ttMl •». B i •is ill 7^ B <■ I ,r BU ■ "J ■« —a; 4 i f* B » A I m « ■ * * * B B r- ■ ■ I I B iW ■■ -«j B W ■ h 1’^•• B« Ban IBM CrSiSJAL : I A J it I 1■ A o. ft-* 4.. •^5 « •HI f: I i. I * « 7.* ’\’P J I I i 4; r' M I % 1 B« I I 4 1 < F jzoir B ij’ t; Btt -“y." ' WILKINSON LAKE 30 i I 'BR- ■■ f MUD f CAKE /"MW ; I I I yy 4 Wn tl. b la A Al 7 4 B J A. M 1 1 V fVNB ■ ■I •J ^j7Z “y LAKS # I 1 X <»«» ft BN I I 7i’ 1 B« I I - ’X «« B CLOVEfiDAI^ LAKS I I c B I —Jr— i I J J .1 ( » Bl At the public hearing, the Board will consider any written objections and comments to any of the fore­ going matters that are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing (by 12 noon on the day of the hearing) and any objections or comments raised at the hear­ ing; following the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the Township Board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment j district. B s I *il «B I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, cost estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the expiring special assessment district will be held on September 23,2025 beginning at 6:30 p.m at Hope Township hall; 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings MI 49058. Interested parties may also send comments to the Township Clerk up to 12 noon on the day of the public hearing at clerk@ hopetwp.com. ( 11 r ’ » I I 4 B J J Vi’ ..w I I B« 1 I B 1 1 * T» > I ! . I.-*- I B B<--- --- Utt-.. 1 I ftu' I s I r ' I S sV I. ^4^ A . A. 1 I Q. t PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear via Zoom platform at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing (by 12 noon on the day of the hearing) his/her appearance or protest by letter and his/her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons or representatives are invited to attend via Zoom platform and to submit comments concerning the reestablishment I 7^ i tf < f bl ‘ >< Sb*.» M * L V of the special assessment district, the plans, cost estimates or the carryover of surplus funds. I 4 Va A I J k r 'I % PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special •s 4 V IT 'Ki M. ft f t:; I ■>- 1 1 m 1, J t ill I A. A I N s assessments. 4 *V- I, f * I Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetwp.com I* I I t I •. ? s» « ti - I 511 !»• 't ; <« I' « ♦ ♦ .» ■t * I I (■ t 1 I h 4^ 1. k 'I ‘t a> «< I I 'l<4. ■ n I; �9 ■'M I (I HastingsBanner.com WWW. I j I*1'Il' ■ - 5 I Thursday, September 18, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 13 4 Upping aggressiveness helping DK start strong in SAC I I f I I I 1 i < « 4 'ih >*» ! I I I 1 I I % ft I i U" I I T I I A 'ift I 1 1 < <— I L I b I I i £ 'J vs h > I I if I 'X 1 r , Iri 4 I 1*9 I 1 r 9 f ft. nvi I i I •4 •w P c IJ I> 1 ’>1 a I X « I I ■ *tk ‘ I i •» 4* i ‘^1 t art I » 4 Wf > r » 1 I t I 1 >>7 ■I,? b (, ‘N k *P / I t> • I I I 1 I SI» <}< BAA { i V * - <1. » ' h ! i 5 "W-. V. •X i J ' ft' L_ AI Lfc K « 9 Cl / •• fT 1 4 1 I i I t I i 4 i I I *i! ' t ■•t -L.- r*.* I Delton varsity setter Izzie Wendland (3) sets the ball in the second game with Martin Tuesday at DKHS. 1 I « ■<l . > f J > 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor A 'is . SI ' ‘D.' r 1 1 The Delton Kellogg varsity volley­ ball team added another Southwestern Athletic Conference victory to its 2025 resume opening SAC Central play by topping Martin in three sets Tuesday. The Panthers bested the visiting Clippers by the scores of 25-18, 25-20, 25-11. DK head coach Erin Thornton was away from the team Tuesday night, but said that her girls are “doing a great job working together and being aggressive. That’s been a big push the last few years from the coaching staff, getting the girls to take action and not be meek about i 1 I J J ? ■ nr J r I -b I ". ri I VI 1 'Dv Vin I 1 I 1 I ..1 i y I t (■ tr 1 • • L i * ' I I I I I I r I Li 5 I I • I I I 1 > { J « 1 **. I* •1 I J r- li 1 I t • I ,j i ij, • ri J I. t rI 11 7 •* 7* S’J' Delton Kellogg’s Clara Sanchez-Palenia (7) attacks from the left side of the net to shoot the ball past the block of Martin’s Anna Jager (10) and Marybeth Ritchie (6) Tuesday their plays. They’re really taking that to heart and making strides to finish the ball on each rally. “They played really well together, and Martin has lost a few key players, so that lead to us taking the W last night.” The Panthers have a tough SAC dual on the slate for tonight, Sept. 18, at home against Schoolcraft. The Panthers face more solid competition Saturday when they head to the Lakewood Invitational. There is a SAC Central dual on the slate for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at home against Gobles. i J a I **• TKHS cheerleaders earn All-American , honors at NCA camp «*•« "Tt*- A1 K' .4 I VW ti';; »• CthJ*’ t.; il f 'I •l‘ J I I I w ■ 4: r>.. n'h;’ 9 -J ♦’V i I w * f tici ,J tJ / ♦ > fi' Ei i lb k ;i i I r,! ''!• i : , ' 6;-7 . S’.' I t I i . > ’{•)0 I r I r VI . •• -^-X «. 3**>« - ♦ I I II I :J ? ' V'; 1 ); i J (A ■ ■ J I .pi '4 I 1 •i <nnn--- .j^aO^VM’Uy n •J j’T' i 1 I * .*r*; L I r-TTT ;."' I I 4 U 1 I f ’* J 1 'I I ’ I I J 1; I r I / 4 4 li 4I r b 1! » < n; w ■ 11 < .a i . il? flO' Y 1 ?• .n>> « y. ,1’N I A 1 * I s Ju * I fj : ta I « I1 1 I •x fern-' . .Jl I » U’'» • I : I fcCJ !11I I I •• i mT* > I 1 1 J * i«.. 10 Ji i ii I *1^ I I I ) I k 1 ! 1 « 'I * «»• ■ Ci HI JB-Ll ; > U- *r, r Brett Bremer Sports Editor X •«>>> S A w» X p* SI tv I* .in r li > A group of six Trojans earned All-American honors and a trio of seniors were invited to become members of the National Cheerleaders Associa­ tion (NCA) at the NCA camp at Grand Blanc High School Aug. 14-15. Thomapple Kellogg sideline and competitive cheer head coach Madelynn Lula and 20 members of the 2025 TKHS sideline cheer team were a part of the NCA camp that hosted eight of the to cheer teams in the state. Lula said the Trojans were one ofjust two programs at the “elite” camp that were not a part of the MHSAA State Finals in competitive cheer last winter - altliough the Trojans are no strangers to participating in the state finals. A handful ofgirls who have cheered for ±e orange and black earned NCA All-American honors at the camp for their performance, poise and personal­ ity. That group of TK All-Americans included Mia Hilton, Clara Kovich, Kaylee Clarke, Keiiyn Merrill, Caitryn Hilton and Tobey DeGroot. “You had to be at the clinic, recog­ nized by one ofthe people on staffas an elite leader on the team, an elite talent on the team, and you had to show that I 1 I 1 . W -r^ i i- *s: « » r >r -A^' > > *4C 1. 14 4 i 4 -A? \ ( f r ' I The Thornapple Kellogg High School varsity sideline cheer team gathers during the National Cheerleaders Association Camp at Grand Blanc High School the weekend of Aug. 14-15. TK had six cheerleaders earn NCA AllAmerican status at the event. Photo provided you’re exceptional in athletics and team­ work and leadership,” Lula said. “We had 12 on our team that were nominated to tryout, and then you have to complete a cheer that they learned the first day of the clinic, and a series of tumbling and stunting and jumping.” Lula added that Mia Hilton, Clarke and fellpw senior Peyton Gater were chosen to become a part of the NCA. This was a new experience for the TK team. The NCA has hosted midwest camps as close as \\lsconsin which some Michigan teams have attended in the past. Lula said the camp was run mostly by cheerleaders from the University of Louisville. “It was awesome. It was a great experi­ ence,” Lula said. “We had never attended anything like that before. It was really cool to see the girls flourish in front of especially talented people like ±at.” The 2025 Trojan sideline cheer team got its first action of the fall season in Thursday, Aug. 28, in front ofthe Trozone student section inside Bob White Stadium as theThomapple Kellogg varsity football team played host to Hastings. ■ri' i, FI. j 4 ri 44 cr i« I 8 * iS P » ’M ■ T ?' P^B ' p. 'JBW T - w3 sta A 9 Wayland edges out Hastings girls by one at Orchard Hills a*? ft •' . I I If f 4> ^1 * "iW. e SK xl < 6 •V Jft 7 f .V A I cl- I I I ? I » i i.' nrV 1 I I •l I I V, ! t UI Ei^^VIvnJL d •* 5 t' -iV .. '■J rrTi I ’ 1 i I r I I I I I .» V J t r :.•!/ f -r I i!(' r < f h J I' y-1 ir f ril U! I I i I i.\ b I < I r J ! K E* T. r f kI t ri Wayland pulled out a one-stroke victory over the visiting Saxons at Orchard Hills Golf Course Monday. The Wildcat varsity girls’golf team took a 209-210 win over the Hastings girls. ; Saxon sophomore Lilli Edger led her team and matched Wayland’s top player with a 46. Hastings got a 51 from senior Ellie Cous9ins. Rylee Bumham added a 56 for Hastings and Ryann-Lynn Cole scored a 57. Sophia Greenfield was right behind the team’s top four shooting a 58. , Saxon head coach Ross Schueller said that despite some confusion at the start, a late shift from tlie first to the 19th tee, his girls regrouped quickly and found their rhythm after the first few holes, showing composure under less-than-ideal circumstances. ; Last Thursday, Sept. 11, the Saxons were a part of Comstock’s Kate Kwasny Memo­ rial Tournament, held at Eastern Hills Golf Course. Schueller said that Eastern Hills is a classic public course and one of the nicer venues the team will see this season, and it provided a good test against a strong field of competition. His girls placed eighth in a I • 1 / , Brett Bremer Sports Editor I b -I r Delton Kellogg’s Laana Hooker (12) knocks down a kill from center court during her team’s three-set win over visiting Martin Tuesday. Photos by Perry Hardin I ' '’.i V ' f 1.1 1 < I ( > •k * 9 I /* I f 1 I 4; K ft f 'fc 5^ 19 1 I I .I 4 t I '•'1- “li » « f If .If - .* Ml J _l. br ■.-.';ir t' I I * r .J J I f .r- ; 1 n- JL ( -» 1 t.A S i / -{ * - SB i'jr J e/l r i 1 << t <■' 5 J : I r I !< .7r*i . I » 1 i JJ .'■»* a f ‘i ; isiBs.: - < I i I 1 «> s <. I t i 'J > ■! r K. 1 I I f- i 1 J I I 1 t field of ten full teams - again just behind the Wayland girls. Edger was seventh individually with a 91 and was among the day’s meddists. Cole shot a 106, Maddie Stora a 118, Greenfield 121 and Bumham 123 for the Saxons. Schueller said he was short-game play that was an encouraging step forward, with the team showing better touch and recovery around the greens. While focus wavered at times during the long round, the Saxons consistently found ways to reset and finish each hole strong according to their coach. Plainwell took the day’s team champi­ onship with a score of 351 strokes. Portae Northern was second at 364 ahead of St. Joseph 378, Sturgis 379, Cassopolis 413, Vicl^burg414, Wayland429, Hastings436, Comstock 483 and Paw Paw 496. Portage Northern senior Brooke Randall was the day’s individual champion with a score of 75. Plainwell junior Ayla Jaeger closed her day in second with a 77. Coach Schueller said competing with quality teams like Plainwell, Portage North­ ern and St. Joseph is a good preview for his girls of what kind of talent diey’ll see at regionals at the end of the season. I » I ♦ ♦ % < n-s t L-jnrlifli-il—iftr '• - - ■if City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Election Commission of the City of Hastings will meet at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the 2nd Floor Confer­ ence Room at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The pur­ pose of the meeting is to appoint election inspectors, approve ballots, and deal with other mat­ ters pertaining to the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The City will provide neces­ sary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to mpeacock@hastingsmi.gov or (269) 945-2468. Linda Perin City Clerk FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sate to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM, October 16, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samara A. Champion, A Single Person and Daniel D. Paling, A Single Person to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2004, and recorded on October 14,2004, as Document Number: 1135472, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 05,2018 and recorded July 16, 2018 by Document Number: 2018-006896 I 1 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred FiftySeven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Five and 71/100 ($157,975.71) including interest at the rate of 3.00000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; Parcel 3: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 23. Town 2 North, Range 9 West; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 Seconds West 989.00 feet along the South Line of said Section 23; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 680.34 feet to the point of beginning: Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 323.15 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds East 328.99 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 323.15 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 328.99 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities as described below. Easement: A private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 66 feet described as: Beginning at a point on the South Line of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West distant North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 795.00 feet from the Southeast Corner of said Section 23; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 396.00 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds East 68.99 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 807.85 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 46 seconds East 66.00 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 873.50 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 68.99 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 396.00 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 66.00 feet along said South Section line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 7834 TAYLOR RIDGE. DELTON. Ml 49046 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated; September 18, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00630-1 (09-18)(10-09) �4 ----------- ----------------------------------- I JI J I S’ ,1 4 I r : 1 14 Thursday, September 18, 2025 <1 .1 i j the HASTir JG£ BANKER WWW HastingsBanner.com •• 4' 1 r r HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. > ■C'c. <V-<.a NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025 TO: J 9 I r » Wv -1 J OT. I / i!; »: r HMi;;,- .d. -v MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: !ihi?«i'2!?Wan?7“ h"' Township, as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project activities) on Wall Lake in Hope Township as more particularly described below and to re-establish and continue a special assessment district for the recovery of thr assessment against the properties benefited. Theproposed special assessment district will replace the existing specialassessment disUiS whTch^disU.c, ex^t 202“^ 11 t (with asMtciaicd , " >- 4 1 e 4 r I 1 WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 2025-1: Ihe properties indicated by parcel number,: ir I 028-011-00 029-009-00 029-014-60 029-022-30 029-322-56 032-006-00 032-017-00 032-028-00 032-030-00 033-001-50 060-002-00 060-010-00 060-017-00 060-024-00 110-004-00 110-011-00 110-018-00 110-024-00 110-030-00 120-005-00 120-011-00 120-018-00 120-025-00 120-034-00 120-045-00 120-055-00 250-006-00 250-013-00 250-020-00 250-029-00 250-036-00 250-240-10 270-009-00 270-061-00 270-091-00 270-110-50 340-005-00 340-012-00 340-020-00 340-027-00 360-001-00 360-008-00 360-009-00 360-018-00 360-025-00 360-033-00 360-046-00 360-053-00 360-060-00 360-067-00 360-338-00 029-001-00 029-010-00 029-014-70 029-022-35 029-322-57 032-007-00 032-019-00 032-030-50 033-002-00 060-003-00 060-011-00 060-018-00 060-025-00 110-005-00 110-012-00 110-019-00 110-025-00 110-031 00 120-006-00 120-012-00 120-019-00 120-026-00 120-036-00 120-046-00 120-140-50 250-007-00 250-014-00 250-022-00 250-030-00 250-037-00 270-001-01 270-010-00 270-062-00 270-096-00 270-114-00 340-006-00 340-013-00 340-021-00 340-028-00 360-001-10 029-003-00 029-011-00 029-015*50 029-022-55 029-407-00 032-009-00 032-021-00 032-031-00 033-018-00 060-005-00 060-012-00 060-019-00 060-026-00 110-007-00 110-013-00 110-020-00 110-025-50 120-001-00 120-007-00 120-013-00 120-020-00 120-027-00 120-037-00 120-047-00 250-001-00 250-008-00 250-015-00 250-024-00 250-031-00 250-038-00 270-002-00 270-011-00 270-065-00 270-099-00 270-163-00 340-007-00 340-014-00 340-022-00 340-029-00 360-002-00 029-005-00 029-011-10 029-016-00 029-022-60 032-001-00 032-010-00 032-023-00 029-005-50 029-012-00 029-016-10 029-022-70 032-001-10 032-011-00 032-025-00 032-213-00 033-020-00 060-006-00 060-013-00 060-020-00 060-027-00 110-008-00 110-014-00 110-021-00 110-026-00 120-002-00 120-008-00 120-014-00 120-021-00 120-028-00 120-038-00 120-048-00 250-002-00 250-009-00 250-016-00 250-025-00 250-032-00 250-041-00 270-003-00 270-012-00 270-067-00 270-101-00 270-163-50 340-008-00 340-015-00 340-023-00 340-030-00 360-003-00 029-006-00 029-014-00 029-022-15 029-022-75 032-005-00 032-012-00 032-026-00 J 029-008-00 029-014-50 029-022-25 029-022-80 032-005-20 032-016-00 032-027-00 >4 J V J I s i: I 032-214-00 033-022-00 060-007-00 060-014-00 060-021-00 110-001-00 110-009-00 110-015-00 110-021-50 110-027-00 120-003-00 120-009-00 120-015-00 120-022-00 120-032-00 120-042-00 120-050-00 250-003-00 250-010-00 250-017-00 250-026-00 250-033-00 250-041-56 270-005-00 270-015-00 270-070-00 270-103-00 340-001-00 340-009-00 340-017-27 340-024-00 340-031-00 360-004-00 032-224-00 033-022 10 060-008-00 060-015-00 060-022-00 110-002-00 110-009-50 110-015-50 110-022-00 110-028-00 120-004-00 120-010-00 120-016-00 120-023-00 120-033-00 120-043-00 120-051-00 250-004-00 250-011-00 250-018-00 250-027-00 250-034-00 250-042-00 270-007-00 270-016-00 270-075-00 270-105-00 340-002-00 340-010-00 340-018-00 340-025-00 340-117-00 360-005-00 J 033-001-00 060-001-00 060-009-00 060-016-00 060-023-00 110-003-00 110-010-00 110-016-00 110-023-00 110-029-00 120-004-50 120-010-10 120-017-00 120-024-00 120-033-50 120-044-00 120-054-00 250-005-00 250-012-00 250-019-00 250-028-00 250-035-00 250-240-00 270-008-00 270-018-00 270-088-00 270-106-00 340-004-00 340-011-00 340-019-00 340-026-50 340-126-00 . 360-006-00 *• I r s ■ 1 I I'' • I' I « < I I , iJi (' •A I' * ir* Kt >■ Vf > ?S‘ 'A ♦r -4 wk ■ I I '.or 1 •« f I *1 J I ’. .IC ‘ ’ 5 '■t .1^ J I J i I utr • n - if r3 * A 360-010-00 360-019-00 360-026-00 360-039-00 360-047-00 360-054-00 360-061-00 360-068-00 360-013-00 360-020-00 360-027-00 360-041-00 360-048-00 360-055-00 360-062-00 360-069-00 360-014-00 360-021-00 360-028-00 360-042-00 360-049-00 360-056-00 360-063-00 360-070-00 360-015-00 360-022-00 360-029-00 360-043-00 360-050-00 360-057-00 360-064-00 360-071-00 360-016-00 360-023-00 360-030-00 360-044-00 360-051-00 360-058-00 360-065-00 360-072-00 4 -360-017-00' 360-024-00 360-032-00 360-045-00 360-052-00 360-059-00 360-066-00 360-336-00 1 ♦ - I i , q,.. IIIWM 1 See also the accompanying map identifying the proposed special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $155,500. The cost of the project proposed to be raised by special assessment is the total project cost, less any costs that will be off-set by carryover of surplus funds from th^'expiring special assessment district. The Hope Township Board has passed a reso­ lution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. >* 1 17 5 *-? I I .< S' 1 ,u ►A !»■ ft A ft i 1 r» t »t t •’A 11 i' y ♦ 5lS5. re> < '•C bl c; ,7^ *74 5s T A i f ails , »» w <rA« A*- *5 i PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimates on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimates and special assess­ ment districts may be examined at the Clerks office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may furthe r be examined at such public hearing. t if^ « KI « i sr-^•i TO a I I - ife t ?w;©s V* { u 4 >• >• PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, district, cost estimates and the carryover of surplus funds from the expiring special assessment district will be held on September 23,2025 beginning at 6:30 p.m at Hope Tovmship Hall; 5463 S M-43 Hwy Hastings MI 49058. +-. 4' I. ?■ •V. •t At the public hearing, the Board will consider any written objec­ tions and comments to any of the foregoing matters that are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing (by 12 noon on the day of the hearing) and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; following the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the Township Board may revise, correct, amend or change the plans, cost estimates or special assessment district. » *< ' > s. .g;v V e s <) .. «M .. •« j.i A* Jp t.**, I -t 'a' rx «. . -.li’^1 h *» t 9 ' 1 *1 1 A .V * PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, then the Township Board may not proceed unless petitions in sup­ port of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the township board. Written comments or objections may be filed with the Township clerk at the address set out below. r V k > « b I' : V • V f 1 I v7 % 1 1 ! *'’3 /> « .* a * I 'I 6f^ a PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest TX at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of 5?^ the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days rWS after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing (by 12 noon on the day of the hearing) his/her appear­ ance or protest by letter and his/her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons or representatives are invited to attend and to submit comments concerning the re-estab­ lishment of the special assessment district, the plans, cost estimates or the carryover of surplus funds. t » tit I ' I * Vr Cl*. A X t r I •^1 J J k J 1 < •» •> * huso: luu-' - on J i 4 £rvdj>ur '' L V gDitiac t PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assessments. I' k. #e I X 1 J %. ■■ Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Township Clerk at the address below. Deborah Jackson Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 hopetwpcl@mei.net < - £5 'A s £ 1 »' H I k I I Lt )■ ti hiv ’i Ui t t - {M>n EX ! 1^- *x -ST; : f • • '4:^ X S r .. w • J I 'I I St •V| t. �■w 1 J I Local gridiron teams all into conference play this week I I A- ’4 s k. € • • * Wl J r ,J kJ IJ *t ni\ 1 J f.,-’ •. ♦ , I •1 ■ 'k' *i.>:. "■'I a '"1- x| <1' ‘‘ *w t > ■ i . I A 4 » • 4 % X w ' f I < » 1 I y A *« r? ( i I IF •J e .. ! !i !‘ - -b + ' r' . I ?z. «» 1 F! b 1 s > i ■ I ’* I f I i* t f 1. 1 •> k ) I « ► i r I I I I I i J !' I f I i f 4 e 1 fS t I • 5V I l\ f * jjl , I IJ3J!UWS » 4 4 I ijaarof.^ 'LXj iL ... lYfWi gr 4 1^'. I I I J gj iTi ) I tdr^Mid^iro I . r Brett Bremer Sports Editor ) fl t t L> U ■ ■ It There were close games, games that were closer than the final score showed, and a couple blowout wins for the local teams last Friday night. Now everyone is into conference play this week. Delton Kellogg and TTiornapple Kellogg are the last to see their conference rivals. The Thomapple Kellogg squad has bounced back from its week one defeat to knock off Hamilton and Wayland in road non-conference contests the past two Fridays. TK makes another trip this week to face Ottawa Hills at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids to open ±e OK Black Conference season. The Trojans have won seven straight against the Bengals who come into the contest at 0-3. Delton Kellogg starts things off in the Sou±westem Athletic Conference Valley Division looking for its first win of the season. The Panthers take on a 2-1 Lawton team that just pulled out a three-point win over Kalamazoo United last week. DK is no stranger to close games this season, but the Panthers have yet to find a way to pull one out. Lawton has won its last three against the Delton Kellogg squad in SAC Valley play. Hastings got win number one in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference last week. The Saxons go on the road this Friday to face a Parma Western team that was trounced by Marshall in its conference opener last week. The Panthers are 1-2 so far his season, and haven’t beaten the Saxons since 2020. Lakewood lost a three-point ballgame to Charlotte to open Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action last week, and now it is on to Eaton Rapids. It will be the first road contest of the season for the Vikings. The Greyhounds knocked off Ionia 33-30 last week top open conference play, but Lakewood is looking to match its success against the Greyhounds from a year ago. Maple Valley is still chasing its first win of the season. The Lions will have to spoil Springport’s homecoming to get it done this week. The Lions are 0-2 in Big 8 Conference play so far, and are looking to avoid an 0-3 conference start. It’ll be a tough task. The Spartans are off to a 3-0 start overall and have shut out two of their first three foes. !: ' . 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Photo by Brett Bremer good with a two-yard Winebrenner TD run and a hook and ladder TD pass from Tossava to Hamp who then pitched the ball back to Frazer to carry in for a score before the half. “Once the team gained control of the game we were able to get every player in for some significant playing time,” coach Murphy said. “Those guys put a lot of themselves into this team and they don’t get to play every Friday night, so that is alway a priority. That is what the team was most proud of Friday night, those guys getting in to play. “We had a lot of coaching from team­ mates going on on the sidelines when groups came off the field. It was exciting to see.” Northwest was powered offensively by Jeffrey Miller who had 19 rushes for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Gabe Christner was lO-of-24 passing for 213 yards and two touchdowns. Roe DeDeaux and Jonathon Osterberg had TD receptions for Northwest. Christner had a TD run of his own too. goal-line stand of its own to keep it a onescore game early in the fourth quarter, but the DK team had to punt the ball back to the Watervliet offense. Jewell weaved his way for a 30-yard touchdown scramble on a third-and-15 play to push his team’s lead to 20-7. The Panthers tacked on a five-yard TD run by quarterback Tucker Tack with 1:29 to go in the fourth quarter to get back within one score. Smoczynski’s kick was good to make it a 20-14 bailgame. Watervliet managed to snag a bound­ ing onside kick attempt by DK, and the Watervliet offense made just enough plays to eat up all but the last six seconds on the clock. A desperation heave by Tack while rushing away from pressure was intercepted by Watervliet. “Our defense was on the field a lot,” Smith said. Watervliet, with Jewell making plays with his arm and his legs, managed to convert 5-of-6 fourth down attempts. He threw for 193 yards on the night. Smith said there was one defensive pass interference penalty that kept a Watervliet drive alive, but most of the time it was just a “special kid making a timely play, whether throwing or run­ ning. They have a great QB. We made it tough on him at times, but eventually given enough opportunity good players make plays.” The DK team had some good players making plays too. “Mitchell Swift played well and was relentless all night,” Smith said. “Keegan Hill played great at defensive back all night. Gryffin Harmon and Lasse Lokau played a great game at linebacker and carried the ball when asked.” Hill picked off a Jewell pass on Water­ vliet’s first possession of the ballgame. Watervliet 20, Delton Kellogg 14 The end zone was right there a couple times, but the Delton Kellogg Panthers just couldn’t quite add to the scoreboard. Watervliet blocked a Delton Kellogg field goal attempt and stopped another DK fourth down play, eventually holding on for a 20-14 win over the host Panthers. “We have to learn to execute our job on every play and finish drives off,” DK head coach Brooks Smith said. “We moved the ball more consistently then previous weeks, but still have to finish. The first offensive drive of the ball­ game ended well for the DK team, with Griffyn Harmon rushing in for a fouryard TD. DK took a 7-0 lead, and still led 7-6 at the half. Watervliet scored the only points ofm second quarter on a 76-yard touchdown pass by senior quarterback Caleb Jewell to senior wide receiver Cole Getz who just ran by the DK defensive backfield to haul in the bomb from his QB. Watervliet blocked a 25-yard field goal attempt by DK kicker Gabe Smoczynski to end the first drive of the second half. The Watervliet offense then went the other way for a four-yard TD run by Jewell who beat everyone around the right side on a read option play for a score. The two-point conversion boosted the Watervliet lead to 14-7. The Delton Kellogg defense had a Thornapple Kellogg41, Wayland 14 Through three quarters, the Trojan defense and the Wayland offense scored the same amount of points. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity foot­ ball team improved to 2-1 overall this season with a 41-14 win at Wayland in the final non-conference bailgame to open the season Friday. Senior defensive lineman Owen Hood scooped up a Wayland fumble and re­ turned it 22 yards for a touchdown to help put TK in front 14-0 in the opening quarter. TK pushed its lead to 28-7 by the half. 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J LOSSES CONFERENCE tiHr 1 ♦. - 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 I A A I • I 4< «9 - 1 J I ‘I. e. *■7/ ,► I •% I< .1 J ■ I ««* « CONFERENCE * ^1 I* r * ' Ji' Charlotte Olivet Lakewood Ionia I 1 1 ■*' I 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 Lansing Sexton * _« Portland Eaton Rapids > "A s. THE MOSTiTRUSTEDNAME IN ROOFING 9 F : Tr k Q w:. 1 . k'lkl I n J-'’TWlUroiEW Jr L 1 1 2 3 3 1 k A / A** . i* ■ Sill.'» ) t:. 7* The offensive fi'ont came to play Fri­ day, and everybody got to play as the ni^t went on for the Saxons. The Hastings varsity football team improved to 2-1 overall this season open­ ing the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season with a 58-34 win over visiting Jackson Northwest Friday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Hastings took a 30-14 lead in the first half and then tallied four more touch­ downs in the second half to finish off the Mounties while rushing for 414 yards as a team. “When you run for over 400 yards you really need to look at what the linemen were doing right,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy. ‘-Granted we are young in the backfield, but our linemen up fi-ont did a phenomenal job. The leadership of [Grady] Reed, [Caden] Pettengill, [Seth] Arnold, and [Trapper] Reigler really helps with our new varsity players. Having those four guys that understand and communicate well together is our number one asset.” The number one rusher for the Sax­ ons on the night was Tyler Frazer who had nine carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Jonah Hamp had seven rushes for 97 yards and a score. Trevin Russell had seven carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns. Cardale Winebrenner added four rushes for 34 yards and a touchdown. Drew Jiles also had a TD run for Hastings. In all, 13 different guys carried the ball for the Saxon team. Quarterback Mason Tossava had three rushes of his own for 26 yards and was 2-of-3 passing for 76 yards and a touch­ down to Frazer. Spencer Wilkins had a team-high 35 yards receiving. Defensively, Quinnton Schnerre inter­ cepted a Northwest pass for the Saxons. Winebfenner had a team-high nine total tackles. Pettengill had eight and Liam Renner had seven. Wilkins, Russell and Colton Delton had five tackles each. All of that after the Mounties built a 14-8 lead. The Saxons answered a goahead TD drive by the Mounties early in the second quarter by adding a 52-yard TD run from Hamp that tied the game at 14-14. The Saxons took the lead for (I • -y V>* I I J > 1 J.' •S’ Hastings 58, Jackson Northwest 34 V '^1* M.' 15 ? 7 • J Here is a roundup of last week’s local gridiron action... r . Thursday, September 18, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com J4 I i 1 T I I « �Thursday, September 18, 2025 16 GRIDIRON The Orioles upped their lead to 15-7 with a one-yard TD run by Carter Carey late in the first half. The Vikings got within 15-13 with an 18-yard TD pass from Thrun to sopho­ more Bryer Poll with 3:14 to go in the third quarter. The Orioles upped their lead to four points with a safety early in the fourth quarter as a Viking ballcarrier was unable to get out ofthe end zone with the offense backed up at its own goal-line. The Vikings are now 1-2 overall this season and O-I in the CAAC White. Continued from Page 15 “We played great team defense all night,” TK head coach Jeff Dock said. “Played fast and physical.” He said junior Cam Peter had an especially great game. Peter finished the evening with three solo Uckics and nine assists. Junior quarterback Micah Dock rushed six times for 42 yards and two touchdowns, and was 3-of-4 passing for 62 yards and a TD pass to teammate Elliott Neff. Senior back Debo Robinson had ten rushes for 90 yards and a score, and senior Zach Eldridge busted loose for 73 yards on three carries. As a team, TK finished with 210 yards rushing. Malachi VanEngen opened the scoring for TK with a one-yard TD run and then TK added the defensive score. Dock had a seven-yard TD run in the second quar­ ter, and then after Wayland pulled within 21-7, Micah Dock connected with Neff on a 35-yard touchdown pass. Micah Dock scored on a 16-yard run in the third quarter. Robinson found the end zone on a 49-yard run in the fourth quarter. TK kicker Mason Chivis hit his first five extra-point kicks. The Trojan defense also picked off one Wayland pass. Charlotte 17, Lakewood 13 It wasn’t a victory on the Unity Field scoreboard for the Lakewood varsity football team Friday night. Year over year, it was a win though. The Vikings were bested 17-13 in their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division opener against visiting Charlotte. The Orioles took a 35-0 vic­ tory over the Vikings in their conference ballgame a year ago. As it has in every game all season, the Viking offense struck early. Sophomore quarterback Max Thrun had a gaping hole through the middle of the Oriole defensive line to follow junior center Clayton Goethals to the end zone with a minute and a half to play in the first quarter. Evan CoIosky fired a 29-yard touch­ down pass to teammate Bray ion Holmes to answer the Viking’s score two and a halfminutes into the second quarter, then added a two-point try to take an 8-7 lead. the HASTINGS BANNER ___________ __________ WWW HastingsBanner.com noi s ------ - 5 -ifcfc.Hpk. •* « i M a 1 Reading 28, Maple Valley 7 I I How big was the gap between the Li­ ons and Reading on homecoming night at Maple Valley High School Friday? Just a couple of inches at the end of the first halfwould have made a big difference in what turned into a 28-7 win for the vis­ iting Rangers in Big 8 Conference play. Pushing to cut into a 12-7 Reading lead in the closing moments of the first half, the Lions quickly drove from their own 46-yard-line deep into Ranger ter­ ritory. The Reading defense managed to haul down Lion senior quarterback Eli Wright just short of the goal-line as the final couple seconds ticked off the clock. The Lions had to bum a couple timeouts mostly due to substitution is­ sues in the first half, and it burned them at that moment, “That was tough,” Lion head coach Mitchell McClintock said. “We had to bum a couple timeouts on silly stuff,” he added. “The football Gods got a way of getting you back. That is the way it goes. I am not surprised it happened.” “That totally falls on me no doubt something like that falls on the coaches and we should be better ±an that for sure.” A couple Maple Valley football players were crowned the homecoming king and prince during halftime ceremonies, but after the half most of the highlights belonged to the Rangers. Reading quarterback Carter Bassage hurt the Lions on both sides of the ball. He intercepted a pass from his safety spot and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown to end the Lions’ first drive of the second half. Senior running back Brayden Wright took a reverse 70 yards for a touchdown. The Rangers added a couple two-point conversions as well to make the final margin. M9a L J I V I J p^' « /I > ( w 1 f» I Delton Kellogg running back Mason Ferris finds a seam down the middle of the field for a large gain in the second half Friday against Watervliet. .P.Z f k I «k : Z • R** * 1 b k L I M-tpk *H. 1 r* .V'“ I '■ A -.4 •< 4 A e S’ ■n Delton Kellogg senior Elijah Offringa can't quite reach a high pass as he’s defended by Watervliet’s Cole Getz Friday Photos by Perry Hardin The Lions had a lead for a bit in the first half. Gray took a pitch 54 yards around the left side for a touchdown three and a half minutes into the game. Eli Wright made plays on both sides of the ball like his QB counterpart. He re­ covered a Ranger fumble late in the first quarter and a few plays later connected with senior Jackson Burpee for a 23-yard touchdown pass. Sophomore kicker Kelvin Davis boot- 4 A « I T ed the extra-point kick to put the Lions 1 ahead 7-6 with 14.3 seconds to go in the opening quarter. Reading followed with a 16-play drive that covered 80 yards over the first eight minutes of the second quarter. The drive concluded with a nine-yard Gray TD run as the Rangers moved in front 12-7. Reading rushed for 220 yards in the bailgame led by Brayden Wright carried the ball seven times for 101 yards. Gavin Wright rushed 15 times for 59 yards for the Rangers. Eli Wright led the Lion ground-game with 13 rushes for 44 yards and Hillard had 11 carries for 34 yards. McClintock was pleased with the updated offensive attack that put the bigger Eli Wright at QB for the Lions allowing for a few more positive gains with early down rushes. 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Dickerson has been involved with the Farmers Hall of Fame since its inaugural event in 1982 Ptiotm by Molly Madeod ^£cnaliBto2i cn MriiitjiMPiaKl ; jt'”' IJ ^1 I J ■WTTOIT wft rrWIwwtfistpusnt MMmMtnMir 6 THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 R IJ Thursday, September 25, 2025 V — 'J- r DEVOTED TO Farming families honored at Hall of Fame induction ceremony I 1 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 r Michigan fanners honored in the Hall of Fame, which was estab­ lished by Barry County farmer Bill Aukerman in 1982. This year, the ceremony was held at its new per­ manent home not far from where it began: the Barry Expo Center in Hastings. Longtime Fanners Hall of Fame volunteer Dave Dickerson kicked things off on Saturday, busting out his guitar and singing pipes to ser­ enade audience members with folk tunes — some incorporating tales of the 2025 inductees. Michigan Farmer's Hall of Fame President Mark Kies explained why it is important to honor farmers. He thanked the volunteers who helped Edrtof Five Michigan fanning families were honored on Saturday, Sept. 20, as some of the best to ever do it Thomas Durand, of St. Clair County; Ken and Jane Gasper, of Ionia County; Jon and Gloria Haindl, of Schoolcraft County; Carl and Anne Pease, of Eaton County; and Van Buren County’s DeGrandchamp family were inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame at its 2025 induction ceremony on Saturday. This year marked the Hail of Fame’s 38th induction ceremony. The five farming families honored on Saturday join dozens of other secure the Hall o! Fame’s new home in Bany County. “Tlie transition Io get here, a lot of people got involved. \bu guys (the 2025 inductees) are going to be the first class. And it's good to see some good faces here and lots of > oung people. I think w e’re off to some­ thing good," Kies said. Kies leared up as he played a recording of Paul Hankey's speech "So God Made a Farmer." recited by his granddaughter. 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Shane M, Barker, 54, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to 300 days in jail, as well as live years proba­ tion and being required to register on the state’s sex offender list, by Judge Michael Schipper during a sentencing hearing on Sept. 17 in Barry County District Court 56B. According to court records, Barker was arrested on May 25 on charges of accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a com­ puter in commission of a crime for allegedly soliciting a sexual rela­ tionship with a person he thought was a l 5-ycar-old boy. Assistant Prosecutor Jessica Payne said Barker allegedly made contact with the person online before sending sexually explicit messages, and then seeking die individual he thought to be a teen. "All of that is fine if you’re talking to an adult," Payne said. "But, he thought, at the time, he was a 15-year-old who was a minor. He (then) gets inside the home to meet the minor," she added. "That’s very brazen.” Once inside the Barry County residence, Payne said Barker See PREDATOR on 3 « *♦ I W « I .:«• *«. ♦»»k '4k >*. • r?. • X A 5 iF* •"5 3^ b' » ’Jti* >7 "-f *L*.- . Hr ■- _ .Xi *7< *1 •f *4 Kathryn Christie, a fifth-generation Barry County farmer, stands in a soybean field holding her first children’s book, “The Hibernating Combine." Cwrtny photo* into the community. And then I kind of just wanted to leave my mark, too,” “The Hibernating Combine” took Christie four years from start to finish. But, she has started two other children’s bwks in the mean­ time. "I never dreamt of being an author,” Christie said. "I actually really struggled with English in school — that was not my strong subject. But this just comes so naturally to me, because so much of what I do is ag education, especially with those younger ages. When not serving on the See BOOK on 3 bi 4i FORMER TIGER MAKING APPEAR­ ANCE AT SEPT. 27 CARO SHOW PAGE 4 =Q X SI o Mbk t > k «» <> * c • * jk* kJl V J '• v tf ** ■U> <k<L< •a <* 09 f S!^ 4 SUBSCRIBE _w _w ■ * S» SB TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM OTV «BI «|I9 * » 9 Ui -4 —> * «Mi» * aiA * « YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE 4^^ 9F 9 « 9 «1 «■«» : SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL », • • * < 9 I •• * I J 5 I (. A c ■■ . ) - Ulin s «• *2. «S5r« *«« k 1 I INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. 1 I J 1%^ 4^ i "• 12 ' j » 103104^2* ; 11 kt V VI K 1 i I I 12 Group I 1 'X OWE _ aa ^1 A/ t % • i « THE HASTINGS BANNER I -*ft- *> .( 1 f •• I. L *^.V ■'^ k M ±A 1 ’• i*- f .M w*.. Si -7- ■^s > A < 1 •jh g\ T . -d •1 M I I rA* * Fifth-generation farmer and agricultural literacy educator Kathryn Christie is embarking on a new venture this month: children’s book author. Christie released her first book, **The Hibernating Combine, on Sept. 1. The book has enjoyed immediate success, with the local author selling over 250 copies across the country already. The book, illustrated by Sudipta (Steve) Dasgupta, follows the story of Farmer Boyd and his young helper as they finish the fall harvest and prepare the combine for winter storage. It is aimed for children between 4 and 8 years old. "It’s kind of a different side of farming that not many people gel to see, which is how fanners care for their equipment just as they care for their land,” Christie said. Christie said she was inspired to write the book by her son and from her own experiences growing up on the farm. "When my son was a lot younger and wc had fin­ ished harvesting, he was like, ‘Mom, where did all the combines go?”’ Christie said. "He’s super into wild animals, and I said, ‘Oh, they’re hibernating like the bears do. After visiting their local library in Woodland, Christie realized there is a lack of children’s books that teach about agriculture. "So, that kind of started my thinking about how can I make a difference,” Christie said. Christie, who has served as the Barry County Farm Bureau’s promotion and education committee chair for over a decade, met children’s author Peggy Thomas at a Farm Bureau conference in 2021. Thomas is a two-lime recipient of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Book of the Year award. "I already had this idea in my mind, and after the session, that's when I finally sat down and started working on (the book),” Christie said. That conference also inspired Christie to work with the Barp' County Farm Bureau to donate every year the Agriculture Book of the Year to each local library in Barry County. "We’ve been able to gel so many more ag books HH' T z 5^ a r.; noiMnonti ■ I t • •w • Editor t!0 ) Suspect receives jail sentence after being caught in ‘To Catch a Predator’ style sting ♦ • <> ? 41 I ku k �w 4 » 1, J fl' i I b 2 Thursday, September 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER •« » • »«««• J www.HastingsBanner.com k Ik Gun Lake Fall Fest returns Sept. 26-28 •Il -B > •J ft s i 4 I 4^' 1^' * '4 ?•' J s' Staff Writer Free trolley stops around the lake are back on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the second annual Gun Lake Fall Fest in Yankee Springs. Anyone can hop on a trolley for a ride to a local business or restaurant, f A route of where to board a trolley is mapped out on the Gun Lake Tourism website at https://gunlaketourism.com/ fall-fest/. Fall Fest events begin Friday, Sept. 26, and conclude Sunday, Sept. 28. The bulk of Fall Fest events are happening between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, the Gun Lake Tribe will lead an opening ceremony at Chief Noonday Car Park, honoring their heritage and connection to the land. Co-chairs of the Gun Lake Fall Fest, Kenna Graham and Kim Lynch, said there’s plenty to do and see, with many free activities for the whole family. Organizers encourage visitors to sup­ port local businesses and restaurants, plus take advantage of specials and some free family fun. Lynch heads up the Kids Corral, which includes free activities on Saturday at Chief Noonday Car Park in Yankee Springs. Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, temporary tattoos and bobbing for apples. Plus, there will be elephant ears—and the first 150 are free. “We’re having games and prizes and giveaways,” Lynch said. Thanks to sponsorship from a few local businesses, Lynch said fire trucks will be at ChiefNoonday Car Park this weekend, b ’.a Afi * 9 I' im 1 t •'?'1 I I / ir 1 •• • * • r* b ;1 .A' W ist^ t .Thunk You Fol! retr t rztiiey Spons*' >> 1/7 I s J K & 1 ■. "n-nfc *1 < AtBr I 'I 4 4 a Ip K » •41 t ,4* \*Xi.A V.•a- i I AUlMfav ^^•.akeman •V •• ’AM»T 0>atM4, <• » 9 z ** < •* .n i •• BuM-n I ■ RI t »J I < .JKi MU. ■ '^*2 r s ’:3« J r •T- > < <■ •*3 •-z W' .• > t J r I J ( k I? 5»’ t :• ■r. .<* Free trolley stops around the lake are back from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at-the second annual Gun Lake Fall Fest. Anyone can hop on a trolley for a ride to a local business or restaurant. Courtesy photos < ^- t. w * J * i • 5. r« I I j R 1 ! W X M w 4 ** >n 4 *9 • y^r s* ft 4^ «■ * I “ k • k r ( .•f - » «a 'if peninsula sculptures on display at Chief Noonday Car Park. Visitors can place silent auction bids on the sculptures during the day and return at 5 p.m. for the people’s choice award announcement and live auction. Along the trolley route, shoppers can enjoy food and drink specials, seasonal menus and pop-up shopping at partici­ pating businesses. Family frm activities are offered at each stop from fall-themed crafts, food tast­ ings, painting a free pumpkin, interactive demonstrations and live music. For more information, contact the president and treasurer of the Gun Lake •*A J hX 9 ' i I I •* « * i r 5 te V ! ,1A i'. y , J 9* T fl 3*. I -f -> 1 7^7 mV 5 I:- Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance officials gathered behind the Chamber office on State Street on Tuesday, Sept. 23, to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for a new public relations firm in Hastings. Lien Public Relations is led by Sara Lien Edelman (center). She launched the firm in 2010, operating part-time between 2016 and 2024. 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File photo I .^;v T »t A n 1 I I ( A' . k JU /•l 7 V* • r “It’s good we can do it,” Behrenwald said. LPS isn’t alone with both its fiustrations over the lack of an approved state budget plan at the state level, which has forced school districts to look at least short-term solutions to fund meal programs. Hastings Area School Systems officials recently announced plans to fund meals through the end of December, regardless of the outcome of budget deliberations in Lansing. w Officials from several school districts; in Barry County and surrounding areas traveled to Lansing to urge state lawmakers to approve a budget plan before the | Sept. 30 deadline. “We were there for one reason - to ask for the (state) House and Senate to get together to pass a budget,” said HASS Superintendent Nick Damico at a Sept. 15 board meeting. “The House and Senate | are very far apart on their proposals. Our hope is that they pass a budget.” In addition to traveling to Lansing, the | three superintendents, including Damico, fe Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Jeremy Wright and Barry Intermediate j School District Superintendent Rich ! ■I fli«' 1 F *T -IT?! I •. I I. ^ce;«5 - 9^^ .I HI e.^ ;=«a p 4 I I 1 I la I IW M." *< w US? I i?/ f.: ?ij I > 1 ------- 9V b* !■ s r I I 1 ••w & > H- I I* * I T^jibcrin. I I 'crwjijt J 1 J Exi^^rb *b c« ,f, :T57;< b VUJC L^TdiaSBa I '21': b .1 . IJ / >* •* i 1 .^ai/ j "I V, 'V : ■ I Wo 9 'X •l if r;a.LT? Ra X IK 4 > ■ si a, -fen J \ ■ & •T«». .5 » is?: *A I 11 1 f!' Ar-’ 3 ■/a U’ » >• > .a & I f' Zi’lti y s f, •r. r*rf /■ I S M4 Franklin, penned a letter explaining the impacts the lack of state budget has on local schools. “Our schools cannot operate indef­ initely without these resources, or the confidence that they will be available,” the superintendents wrote. “Our students deserve a stable, fully funded school year,” they added. “To­ gether, we can ensure their learning continues without interruption.” — Editor Molly Macleod contributed to this report. n -*- -.-4TtT. M il?r* ■^1 > < «1 ll I Mj *» “i HC: I ‘^kS. A 1 * I. r. I • I* J 1 • t •* ?i ' ;Y’ r ,iki A' 7 * 1 lU Js e. > 50* I' T. b ’ A ] s. a ? ■w •r t »• •? — Iac k ««^ ri r» ^^7 Si t TA ??3 ’! -kk ■M *«UIWI ih: ”” A I f .Tt*k -: 4, fSwT^U 4 p.m. Circulation Hours: ..........Mon.-Th. 9 a.m. to .. Home delivery:................................... 269-945-9554 Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Hastings Banner 1351 N M-43 Hwy.. 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Elsewhere in U.S • « .................... $1.50 Single Copy........ b " <A I I J I ♦ ♦ I I "■itjuk d< DELIVERY conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising '■« '■ ; -7 1 1 EDITORIAL I- t THE HASTINGS BANNER All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the 9 9 w ADVERTISING I 9^ il CONTACT US ' ’Y > I WAITING GAME: As state lawmakers debate J LPS board acts to fund free meal programs Staff Writer With or without help from the State of Michigan, Lakewood Public Schools will be continuing to offer its free breakfast and lunch programs to students - at least through October. The LPS Board of Education voted . unanimously, 7-0, at its regular meeting Monday, Sept. 22, to fund free breakfasts and lunches for all students. That will in­ clude funding the meal initiatives through the district’s food service budget at a cost of $40,000 for the month of October. Students attending public schools in Michigan have had free meals available since the 2023-24 school year. But, ac­ cording to Superintendent Jodi Duits, the board action at Monday’s meeting was necessary due to the fact that state lawmakers had yet to approve a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year that starts on Oct 1. The school district had adopted its current budget prior to the start of its fis­ cal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30, based on receiving more than $1.32 million in revenue for its food service program, including more than $495,000 in state revenue. And, Duits said that district officials could consider paying for the meal programs using existing fund balances, if the state were to cut funding for such programs. “With our food service balance, if we continue to do this through the (school) year, there would be enough to cover that cost,” she said. If LPS were to fund the meal programs for the entire school year, it would come at a cost of about $280,000. But, for now, board President Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz said Monday’s action would only fully fund the meal programs through October, as officials wait to see what happens at the state level. “Stay tuned,” Duits added. Board members were quick to voice their support for continuing to fund the meal programs, at least in the short term. “1 ffiink it’s great we can cover this,” said Trustee Alisha DeWalt. “That’s wonderful.” Trustee Wendy Behrenwald added that the local school district could “see how it goes” and look at the need to fund the meal programs on a month-to-month basis. fs ..4Pk» 9 giving away apple cider and donuts. “Gun Lake Fall Fest is about show­ casing all our area has to offer and the entire community celebrating the beauty ofour area together,” said Graham. “With the trolley linking restaurants, shops and activities, you can explore Gun Lake in a relaxed and fun way while celebrating the season.” Visit the Gun Lake Tourism page at gunlaketourism.com/fall-fest/ for more information and a complete list ofevents. “Money is tight for a lot of people,” Lynch said. “Families can make memo­ ries and a lot of things are free.” Festival highlights include the painted i I.; I f J • J I J r < •l t Rick Burrough, President Wes Smith, Group Publisher Molly Macleod, Editor s ♦ < ti Group 4 I I www.hastingsbanner.com if. * -AA' Dennis Mansfield (USPS #71830) 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 t A fl :fl ’• i »» • J < f ’ J t « 1 > I* iff. t: 9^^ < 4^«». 1 • k 1 J .s * r fU I*; 1 'C H i-':. < 1 Chamber celebrates ribbon-cutting for PR firm r .> r I____ -^u ?JJ r.Fr'.- IV J. -t /* f 4 Karen Turko-Ebrigtit w a 5^ ’*. •l X^V i 7;*. I ? fS. �I ' V Thursday, September 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBannerxom 3 ;<s County transit officials encourage riders to download new app «» BC80 deputies respond to Leach Lake drowning ior * sfH.’ I Mody Macleod boat Deputies pulled Martin from the ) waler and performed CPRMartin was transported to Corewell Health Butterworth Ho^ital in Grand Rapids by Life EMS. Martin later died in the hospital on the morning of Sept 19. BCSO officials say Barry County Sheri fTs Office Road Patrol dep­ uties, the Barry County SherifTs Office Marine Division, Barry Couniv Central Dispatch, Hastings Police Department Hastings Fire Department and Life EMS assisted during Thursday 's incident I A 60-year-old man is dead after i going underw ater in a Carlton ’ TowTiship lake last week Barry County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a drowning on Leach Lake around 6 p.m. on I Thursday. Sept, 18. BCSO officials IL I a. ‘ T If I h. t X' t T t say Richard Martin, 60, was swiraming off of his pontoon boat before i going unresponsive and dipping ’ below the waler. Deputies arrived on the scene and were able to locate Martin with the assistance of a lake resident’s pontoon f A y ■1 Ik fb * s 'V IJ ■f’ '‘i* St *!X I I I Dennis Mmfieid Start Writer Barn Counts Transit officials cootinue to work throu^ w ‘'bues” ins'olved in switching to updated comptier software. while also urging potential riders to download a new phone app that allows them to better manage their ride experi­ ence BCT launched the new phone app and software on Aug. 4. While the changeover has gone as planned for the most part BC T director Mary Bassett said there have been a few pitches as infor­ 1 s Wir. X' % « v 4 « \ I A Iv- >• • y I t ►J 9 S> e t ’The Hibernating Combine" follows the story of Farmer Boyd and his young helper as they prepare the farm and its equipment for winter. Author Kathryn Christie was inspired by her son and her own farming experiences to write the book. i i mil. a *>!''■ 9 a ■X - - ■'V/';’’ 4 I J * I I 1 9 •s. 4 '•t t 4A - % * i * 3 -4 fe;' ) •s r-r* BOOK Continued from Page 1 i. r - sr 'nti*' DU. iMaiHU ■ f -tKk J "^'“1 -I B ‘ i - J I A ?• A 1 i A a: I liMi V-** f I - u.. arm 9 IJ«u A 111 J I I <«■» ’1 sas' ** ‘OTT > >. ! I f i I I IS A f Ml h^ilMLA MNH A A R WW;'* stilt. A J ’51 *y ■ t I • * 5i u f kHi T ((jrfTbipd* I 4 11 H ’V>' y i. ' ’ I r V’2 » A V ..X / it ipt I ,ws fc *• ihiMSaittn * » I J 4 •4 ■ I f*-'- J t ,« < J.: u local Farm Bureau, writing children’s books, farming or raising her kids, Christie teaches agriculture literacy to children and adults across the coun­ ty through her brand, An Ear Full of Agriculture. An Ear Full of Agriculture originated when Christie was still in the pageant circuit. In 2020, Christie was crowned Pure International Miss Michigan State. During her year-long reign, Christie read agriculturally-accurale books at local libraries across the state. Though her reign is now over, Christie continued agricultural education at local libraries and schools and is now offering adult programming. Christie says it's important for Barry County youth to have a connection to the agriculture that surrounds them. “Barry County has more cattle than it has people,” Christie said. So many ot our kids are not connected to agriculture 98% of farms are family-owned. But we have such a high population of people that don't have a tie, even living in a rural community." Christie is involved with the Farm Bureau's annual Ag Awareness Day, which helps expose Barry County third graders to fanning up close. “It's really cool to get to see that side of it and all of these third graders 4 who have lived in Barry County' all of their life, and have never seen a cow up close. And I just wanted to be able to continue making that difference and offer more specialized, in-classroom and smaller ratio programs to where it can be more customizable to the group that I’m working with directly,” Christie said. Christie, a fifth-generation farmer, has always been involved in the farm­ ing process. Her great-great-grandfather and great-grandfather brought the first Charolais cattle to Michigan in 1955. Today, the Endsley Charolais Farm still raises Charolais cattle on 2,000 acres in Coats Grove. The white cattle can often be seen grazing on the rolling hills off of Coats Grove Road Locals can purchase copies of “The Hibernating Combine” and meet with Christie al two upcoming events, Christie will be present at The Wild Wood Books & Music in Hastings from noon to I p.m. on Saturday, Oct. Il, signing books and reading. Kids can also enjoy a com and soybean sen­ sory bin during the Oct. 11 event. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Christie will be at the Hastings Public Library for book signings, multiple readings and tliemed activities. Kids can also enjoy sensory bins at that event. The Hibernating Combine” can be purchased at anearfullofagricullure. com. mation is merged from the previously used software. Though, she added, as of last w eek, that most of the issues seemingly have w orked out "It’s going well," Bassett said. "Everylhing is falling into place. There’s a lot of things that are going to help us," she added, Bassett also said transit officials con­ tinue to urge potential riders to download the new phone app. which allow s them to schedule rides and communicate directly with transit representatives, including being able to do the following: • Schedule rides; • Track current and upcoming trips • Cfieck cash balances; • Receive automated ride reminders; and • Receive notifications on when a driv­ er is on the wav. BCT officials stated the features are designed to improve communication, increase transparerxry and provide addi­ tional flexibility for riders. Currently, Bassett said the BCT receives about 10 requests for service daily through the new phone app. That's out of a total of more than 300 rides that are scheduled on a daily basis. To increase usage of the phone app, Basset said BCT officials will continue to adv ertise its benefits of the app and w ork with riders to download it to their phones, even if that means bringing them to the BCT office in Hastings and personally assisting residents in learning how to use it. She said people may also learn more about the phone app by visiting the BCT website, barry countylransit.com. s a r J X a r I i I lla ■FT l« I * T l> 1 illli ILi .1' 0 »> ft** 1 « % Hfiaf** t f '/// I if it c^-7 :»,y A* .w »’• .41 < s ^5 r i f Barry County assistant prosecutor Jessica Payne (left) makes a statement during a Sept, 17 sentencing hearing for Shane Barker (far right), 54. of Battle Creek, before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B. Photo by Dennis Mansfield •< « t I I); . k I !r^: f yi .• K ’ - St”-. :« : *• k k 4C PREDATOR I ■■■ ’as ■ •• r. r Continued from Page 1 A ■•kr' I .(< t ii .tea rli ♦ » c ♦'4' jT :te.' k allegedly put his anns around and tried to kiss the individual before being con­ fronted by a camera crew. Barker's attorney. Shane McNeill, said his client's arrest was the result of a vig­ ilante-style effort. There are potential entrapment issues, Miranda issues,” McNeill said. However, Schipper said he viewed the situation differently, that those involved in events leading up to Barker's arrest were not vigilantes but citizens looking to catch a potential predator. I choose my words in my court,” he said. ”I want to make that clear.” And, despite any issues relating to events leading up to his arrest, Payne added that the focus needed to be on Barker's actions, not those of persons involved in luring him to Barry- County. ”Yes, he was set up by this gang,” she said. “But I do not see him as the victim 1 ••• f’ I I r ' f -k I A y .a es a 5 r ir 4-T -J TJ5 3? r. a A f 4j M 4 I r ■'}. 1 , » 9 9 •* .1 1 1 'll ■ « ■'j / r f 4 “ > . ) OT • .1** iff’.. iT f in this.” Barker read a statement before being sentenced. “I can’t begin to explain why I made such a horrible error in judgment,” he said. “I brought some on myself. Moreover, I brought shame on my family. “This is not me,” he added. As well as jail time, Barker was also ordered to have no social media pres­ ence and not to make contact with per­ sons under the age of 18, as well as pay for various court costs. Schipper also warned Barker that, if he were to violate the terms of his parole, he w ould be sent to prison. “If we protect no one else in society, no one, we must protect kids,” the judge added. Barker was one of a handful of similar cases before the court during proceed­ ings held on Sept. 17, with up to three other cases being adjourned to be heard later and Schipper issuing a bench war^l in one other case. Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS^ CRPO^ Member SIPC Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49056 (269) 948-8265 Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Adviso 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 Financial tips for first-time college students *I Ite' on Sundays beginning Oct 5 to assist those without transportation to be able to attend events, such as local church services. “It will be basic service that needs to be pre-arranged.” she said, adding dispatchers will not be on duty on Sundays and riders will need to schedule any service earlier in the week during normal busi­ ness hours. For more information, individuals may contact BCT by calling 269-948-8098 or through its website, as well as on Facebook by searching “Barry County Transit,” Financial FOCUS i 1 4r 5*^r9^* But updated sotb*^ and a new phone app w'asi’t the onl\ good new5 being K Iked about bv BCT officials recentl) . as the local transit authorih was honored with an “Innovative Transit Project aw ard in August by the Michigan Public Transit .Association. According to the MTPTA's website, ihe annual award recognizes projects that improve transit access, safety, efficiency, sustainability' and ridership, as well as serving as rnodels for other transit pro­ viders, BCT reportedly received the award for its efforts to expand transit access to undeisened students attending the Lighthouse Academy in Hastings. It uti­ lized existing resources to implement the service cost-effectively, resulting in sig­ nificant community impact and increased revenue. "Ms, Bassett and the Barry County Transit staff played a major role in the Lighthouse Academy opening a school in the Barry County area to serve and support expelled arid court-ordered youth w ho otherwise would not have an option to revive much-needed face-to-face learn­ ing opportunities,” stated the academy’s assistant superintendent. Bassett said the award is the result of a request to b?lp bus students and increase access to the academy's programming. “I'm really excited for my team,” Bassett said “It meant something to provide a sen ice that might make a dif­ ference.” And, the BCT is not resting on its laurels. According to Bassett, live county transit agency will begin offering a lim­ ited ride sch^ule, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sending your child to col­ lege is an exciting milestone filled with new experiences, friendships and opportuni­ ties for them to grow. For many families, it's also the first time your student will be managing their own money independently. The good news is that helping your child develop smart money habits doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a few simple strate­ gies, you can guide them to take control of their fi­ nances and avoid common pitfalls that trip up many college students. Start with a budget Creating a budget might sound boring, but it's in­ strumental in helping your student lake control of their finances. Many people use the 50/30/20 rule, which calls for putting 50% of income toward needs, 30% toward wants and 20% toward savings and other financial goals. So, if your child has $1,000 per month from financial aid, work or family si !«»a rt, they’d spend $500 on essentials like textbooks and food, S300 on fun activities and S200 on savings or paying down debt Encourage them to track their spending and subtract any^ing they pay out from their total monthly funds. This helps them know ex­ actly how much money they have al any given time. There are plenty of free q)ps I I to help monitor expenses, or they can simply use a note­ book to write down what they spend each day. Guide them toward smart credit habits. Thal first credit card in college can be both exciting and scary for parents. The key is helping students understand how to use credit wisely by pying off their balance on lime every month. This helps build a positive credit history that will help them qualify for better rales on car loans, apartments and eventually a home mort­ gage. Make sure your student understands that credit cards aren’t free money. It takes discipline to charge only what they can afford to pay off completely when the bill arrives. Otherwise, late fees and interest charges can be substantial. Pay attention to every- College life doesn’t have to break the bank. Remind your child to take advantage of student discounts available at restaurants, clothing and grocery stores and enter­ tainment venues. Help them set spending limits for discretionary categories like entertainment, dining out and personal expenses. Here’s where that budget can help set clear limits to prevent overspending. It’s easier to say no to that expensive coffee or designer clothing when they day expenses. know' it w ould put them over their weekly limit Think about the future. While it might seem early to worry about life after college, making smart financial moves now can benefit them later. If your student has loans, consider encouraging them to make small payments while they’re still in school, even though they're not required to do so. This reduces the amount of interest that builds up over time. Encourage an emergency fund, even i f they can only save $25 per week. Having money set aside can give them flexibility after giilu- ation, whetlier they want to move to a new city for a job, take time to travel, purchase a used car or pursue graduate school. Teaching your child to manage money in college isn’t just about helping them survive until graduation. The habits they develop now will shape their frnancial future for decades to come. By guiding them to start with a simple budget, use credit responsibly and make thoughtfiil spending choices, you’re helping set the stage for success in college and beyond. This article was written by Edward Jonesfor use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC te i I I s J • ♦ <> 1 ir A. t ? «* i 5(, >* V 1 I i I �? «w 4b' l’ r- 1 4 4 4 Thursday, September 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 4 jj' ' k'i‘ I Former Tiger making appearance at Sept. 27 card show Molly Macteod 'V ¥ ' JU* For the first time in Barry County’s history, a sports card and Pokemon card show is coming to the Barry Expo Center this Saturday, Sept. 27. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with raffle prizes every hour and a barbecue food truck on site for hun­ gry attendees. Admission to the card show is free. Two-time Cy Young award winner and MVP Denny McLain, a former Detroit Tiger, will be present at Saturday’s show, signing cards and J 7- 18* ■.* > *I p- -we • k KG * I I » } • I 4 f 62 1 I IT ii I * A ■M'* •r.I * 1 <A I* I I **4 . M k •' DENNIS McLAIN ft.. ‘ r; k I r V ■ 'w r I -***• i A. 'V ■■y •> n ' tn b * t meeting attendees. Organizer Jason Lindsey said he’s eager for Saturday’s show. The Expo Center will be packed next weekend, with the 70 available tables for the show already sold out. “I’m excited and nervous,” Lindsey laughed. Lindsey said he hopes to bring the card shows to Barry County every six months, should there be interest. “There’s going to be all different kinds of varieties of sports cards and Pokemon cards,” Lindsey said. “And it’s a beautiful venue.” Editor - 'nwi.DMii ( *I > p CEREMONY •A Continued from Page 1 > ?? J .;s' Denny McLain's rookie card. The former Tiger will be signing cards at Saturday, Sept. 27’s sports card and Pokemon card show at the Barry Expo Center. Courtesy photos ? tf tf J 7. /. V ♦ r This autographed Bobby Cox jersey is one of many items that will be on display during this weekend's sports card and Pokemon card show. > I .* I) i 4 I .if . .t' (I J . ?r •> I I, 4 I, • % • J’ u k “1 r T rs * < O’' -• ••w * *r 'i I ) t 4 ** k\ * >• . -.p > I -4 .*1 A' a 1 S' ) I •f -I i •• J 5 * i i 41 tl 1 > m gt ■* i.' I «8 IW Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame volunteers stand up front during Saturday’s ceremony. tening to the radio one day in May 1982 while on his tractor where he heard a story about football players being inducted into that sport’s Hall of Fame. He believed farmers should have a similar type of recognition for the work they do in providing food to their communities. Aukerman contacted then-U.S. Rep. Howard Wolpe, as well as family, i I k •> ?R k.\T X % I 1 k V ' 4 > <r.*>» •• e r; .^1 Trade Ad|ustinent Assistance * fl % -1^ Ji J friends, and an attorney, to propose the idea of a Farmers Hall of Fame. An organization was formed and a board of directors named to provide guidance to the fledgling organi­ zation. In the fall of 1982, seven Barry County farmers - Ira Osgood, Carl and Cecil Palmatier, Arthur and Margaret Winters, and John and Coreen Woodman - were the first to be inducted into the newly-created Hall of Fame during the Prairieville Farm Days celebration, according to the Hall of Fame website (michiganfarmershalloffame.org). Eventually, Aukerman donated three acres of his land so that a special bam and silo could be built to serve as home of the Farmers Hall of Fame. Built in 1986, the bam and silo would house photos of inductees as well as other agricultural artifacts. New members were inducted every fall for more than 25 years as part of the Prairieville Farm Days celebration on the Aukerman farm, according to the Hall of Fame website. Speakers during Saturday’s cere­ mony recalled the past Hall of Fame celebrations, which drew in thousands of people to Prairieville, “It’s been an honor to know Bill (Aukerman),” said Jerry Vander Roost on Saturday. Vander Roost said he was present at the first Farmers Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1982. “He was a friend, and he loved farming. And he loved the peo­ ple who were into farming. He had a huge event. It was an event that would be 30,000 people — that’d be a city the size of Portage — all in one week. He’d entertain them, take care of them, feed them, and all the rest of that. It was just amazing. But r r_/^ 4 .1 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING .49^ b DEADLINES t^VWr V. « '*3 t ■’f I »? » AO-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. 'i x’ V"- 5.> Br t < ■ Mi BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon •1 THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Call 1-800-285-WORK (9675) or visit westmiworks.org/job-seekers/ Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com «dM »> St. Clair County farmer Thomas Durand reflects on his career and thanks his family after being inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame on Saturday. I k/ i * “/ . ' J k 41^ ' J r .“*-7 ** J >4 t J i4^!; »• « ' jS * • >.€ 0 Birt no '4', lirnsj; *>» > V* <5 < e I i ‘' -liC’ I /•. •' I J’ i • : > '■ : * * A I.Aid J •I L it outgrew everything, and there was nobody that was ever going to be able to carry it on the way that he did.” After 24 years of leading the Farmers Hall of Fame, Bill Aukerman turned over its leadership to his son, John. But interest in the organization faded. In 2010, the last group of farm couples was inducted into the hall. Ownership of the Hall of Fame site in Prairieville changed hands. There was no place for the inductee photos or other information about the Hall of Fame to be found. Bill Aukerman died in 2018 at the age of 84. For about five years, the Hall of Fame organization was inactive. Then, in 2015, Battle Creek-area farmers Harry and Sharon Pratley got the idea to breathe new life into the Hall of Fame, of which Sharon’s parents had been inducted into, and relocate it to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. The Pratleys brought their idea to the Fredonia Grange, a fraternal orga­ nization that promotes agriculture. The Grange embraced the proposal. A new board of directors for the Hall of Fame was established. A group of volunteers from the Grange cleaned up more than 200 inductee photos and the frames that held them. With the blessing of the Calhoun County Agriculture and Industrial Society, the photos were hung with care inside the Belcher Building at the county fairgrounds, according to the Hall of Fame web­ site. On Aug. 15, 2016, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the resurrected Hall of Fame at the fairgrounds. Then, on Labor Day weekend the following year, two farm couples — Velmar and Margaret Green of Clinton County and Roger and Marcia Lewis of Hillsdale County — became the first new inductees in the Hall of Fame in seven years, according to the Hall of Fame website. Today, the Barry Expo Center is the new home for the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, thanks to efforts by 2024 inductee Tom Otto and others. Kies thanked Otto and other volun­ teers who helped find the Hall of Fame’s new home in Barry County. Nominees for the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame are always being accepted. According to its website, nominees for the hall should meet the following criteria: • Having spent at least 20 years in farming. • Be 60 years of age or older. • Be involved in the community. • Be a contributor to the advance­ ment of agriculture. A nomination form can be found on the Hall of Fame website at michiganfarmershalloffame.org. Sometimes, it takes a little convincing for a farmer to consider being nominated for the Hall of Fame. >> * . - / ■ ;i ' J* • -.. .'R ■ > f»ev I I 4 A < ' 4 ? ' .j-1 f ■’ i t ? li rUd V >' t -'O 1 I r KArtl @11#; J tquua. j: J I -S" -^ I ; ‘ .';Ot»LI I I I I p' } r r f i. I e « V n (-.( ' 11 wE^ • « .jt.* !i;U-i.uLP7i> I .!i '* -T« 4< . ' I b 1^ n'> . I » ' 1 : - 1 rr ) ' . 11 it* -T 1 f-’ f u )^0' ! * * » ?» L I yc 7 •« - ! i r J <1 1.^ ’ p p • I rii . >u IB ft . * J •r 1 fJ TZV r. safesaijh .’J J :w— f Ti I • 4 Lu j:iifiiiiLx. f* f I j: ‘.'AX I f‘ J 1* -- I < . I • •tM • J I . I C'w- I\ ? I I > ... I 1 4 Jfti t:; n • I. I tj... 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Durand has spent much of his life giving back to his community, serving on several boards and coaching, refereeing and broad­ casting high school sports. “Through all these experiences, I got to work with so many wonderful people and always felt so grateful for these opportunities. It’s really been an honor and a privilege to be able to farm and represent farmers throughout our state,” Durand said. “This award tops it all off as I transition into retire­ ment. Thank you so much.” Peter Dickow, a representative from United States Senator Gary Peters’s office, helped congratulate inductees on Saturday on behalf of Senator Peters and Senator Elissa Slotkin. The inductees’ local representatives con­ gratulated the farmers with proclama­ tions, as well. Several speakers recalled the Hall of Fame’s origins on Saturday. Aukerman was a dairy farmer in Prairieville Township. He was lis- Wf1RI«! J JR JI * I ♦ ■w .1 H I c �k.\ J I I ' i < I 1 4 I f: 4- i. X; s I -It"* ’;c. I J* I ■ » 1 I 3 ir •ir* *» s I ■ to M ■ i > kA/ tr L< t r A ‘If V , t I A 1 * 4 ♦ 4 »« *«■■ t If- < f '« (I I > •e X s. s* 4 X I t /I fl k J I .'I >• * V/ < < 8 *. *« •V r- ) ''e % 4 ; 4 ite. *r 'W'. ,i 1/ * 3 r* 1 J B f •• 0. n 4 •4 > 4^ I . 4 W' inioM if i.. Vf.i *<« Church to host ‘Blessing of the Animals’ mass Oct. 5 A Bellevue area church will be hosting a very special sen ice to kick offOctober. Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in Bellevue will celebrate a Blessing of the Animals’* mass on Sunday; Oct 5, al its service al 8:30 a.m. AH persons are invited - with or with­ out pels - lo the Oct. 5 serv ice. Attendees are asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating, and to bring their animals on leashes or in carriers. The service and blessing will take place outdoors in the tree-lined church yard with Father Harold Potter officiat­ ing. Refreshments will be served after 1 HI • ’ ‘r:: » ’ J * I ESTATE SALE :W |T ifc 2^:-^ I *» V I 9 LARGE ESTATE SALE Wto Antiques and More! Come shop our HUGE mute- iL* Jn home estate sate. Items to oAer include; Mal Pouch tobacco thermometer, porce* Lctin no smoking sign. Cast iron hitohing post horse heads. 1943 Mchigan car tabs. 10.8, and 6 Galon Western Stone­ ware Oocks, Red Wing Crock hteloncal dresser with mirrof from !he Post Tavern, Antique hreman's helmet, Penosytvana CXich Cabret bakers cabinet Victoria martite top sideboard, vintage Torpedo snowshoes. Vintage RC Plaie. Antique Ice Chest Walace Nutting antique chairs. Antique brass fireplace fender, art deco cast iron floor lamp. Hudson Rrver Vaifey caned chairs, and so much more! Also to offer a large vintage dairy bottle coAeetton inducting bottles from; Kalamazoa Marshal. Hastings. Battle Creek and other various towns in Meh* igan; as weN as a Lockshore galvanized crate, Borden Dairy box, several wire bottle earners, and a woodervmetal dairy crate. A gaflery of photos can be viewed at Estatesales.net or on Facebook at Red Bam Estate Sales. Located at 8411 N. 32nd St Richland. Ml 49063 Septem­ ber 26th. 27lh. 28th 10AM-5PM.We hope to see you there! ” L' r k> *..IS « ' eXrr Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church in Bellevue wili celebrate a ‘Blessing of the Animals ' mass on Sunday. Oct. 5. at fls service at 8 30 a m CowtayiMB SOYBEAN CENSUS ■1 1 f i Charles Scovill, Golden Harvest . & Y s, a< • »C , I &? ; i 9 .*to i3” k* . —• iX X " s M i wt:. I *.sV- T ito*» « s II . • » I s iU r c i f. r ^n.Hl ttk I ( F B I > r 1- ? I* fe ' *4*. ' ••'S' ■••I I * I ♦- J J ♦ •♦4 I * «g U iTu- n A 4 1 s] t used soybean plants from various plot varieties to compare plant height, plant growth pattern, pod placement and pod number count per plant Disease resistance and planting population levels for the different varieties in the plot were also discussed by Scovill before he answered farmers' questions The » 1 A. : ♦ 4 <4 4* I ; SALE: SEPTEMBER 25TH.26TH. . A 27th. 9am-5pm. 874 Beach St •» I " I I I Lake Odessa. Doing Flea Markets for 30 years, going out of business. For Sale: fishing poles, car top carrier, air mattresses, tools, antiques, canning jars, men’s clothing, numerous other things. a EMPLOYMENT 4 r -5 Fnw iI .jr: , I,'.' After many years the Lakewood Area Choral Society is thrilled to be bringing pop music back to the stage. i'he concert, “Pops Potpourri, An Af- * ♦ * L>e -• & A. AA r A t * e• - ’ 11 » 'to termxYn With the Lakewood Area Choral Society," is set for Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on South Street in Hastings, and will feature music from the 1920s to the 1980s, including solos, ensembles and tlic full choir. The doors for the concert will open at 2:30 p.m. and, in lieu of tickets, a freewill offering will be taken. The concert will open with rhe Star-Spangled Banner," followed by the ballad "Unforgettable," made famous by Nat KingCole, highlighting Paul and Mary' Kulilman as soloists. "Ain't Misbehavin features I any ()tt as soloist. LACS sopra­ nos and altos will sing “Beauty and the Beast" arranged and conducted by LACS assistant conductor Cindv Olson with soloist Stephanie Lucas. The second part of the concert will fea­ ture soloists and ensembles from the choir. Bert Payne, tenor, will sing “Empty (’hairs at Empt) Tables. Cindy Thelen will perform "All of Me," tote B i . V. vifcs’a' {) I’l 11 • I ... a * < =»»*»* Il I 1 F ■ * f 3t < J t • •to f! » »*- r V4 •i'.i •• * ! A* • ' r r «4 t *• #AAi **R »- I ! > rf . *♦ -ctSW' * w f ■ jefw*''' 1 • - i' 4 4 44 .V-*- «3«»I S'f zaitok r f(W' J tt tw H I > 1 n I> f.--* ) 'j,ia5»* '**5 I I a!?!'*''' 1 a >- I; J > fiJKl’*’* i r 44 ✓ > ^■. IT ' W? t^-i. a jazz standard written in 1931 by ( tetald Marks and Seymour Simons, with Thelen singing Ella Fitzgerald’s famous scat solo. LACS accompanist Etlian Holmes will entertain the audience with a solo piano arrangement of “I Got Rhythm" by George (iershwin. The choral society’s promotional video, "C’omc Sing With Us," to commemorate the choir's 40th season this year, will also be presented. Aflerw ard, Evie Proulx will play her guitar and sing Both Sides Now," words and music by Joni Mitchell. Closing the second part will be the I.ACS Three Tenors, Warren Bish­ op, Jon Cleveland, and John Myers, along with soprano. Cindy ()lson, singing“Prima Donna” from "Phantom of the Opera. Part three begins with “Unchained Mel­ ody." arranged for the LAC'S tenors and basses, by Robert Osler, artistic director and conductor. It features Jon Cleveland, Scott Taylor and Paul Kuhlman as soloists. Since I Fell for You" will be perfonned by the choir with soloists Lisa Sierkenburg and Greg Haskins, followed by the traditional spiritual, “When tlie Sainis Go Marching In." The concert concludes with the quiet, acapella “A Welsh Lui lab>" with Anna Williams soloing DM 4k 44 «4 «■>« 1^^ I *• f2 9U «J .i nil* BISD taking millage request to voters Nov. 4 k .‘/(Hr* •’‘.'-if'* I t Community' input on wliat kx;al siudcnls iK’cd lo succeed has prompted the Barry Inicnnediate School District loseek a regional enhancement millage to fund programs targeting learning arid career essentials. 1 -**4 * /“Wv ./Tf' ‘ a. ft; 1 z i T ' J i < '.‘t » . 4l HjJJ 1 1 ’ ' It I * e M r ' ,4#-- IB « ■J f » • » 1 .4^ f r ■M V I f The I -mill request w ill be on the Nov. 4 bal lot fix voters living in the Dellon Kei logg Sch<x)ls ;ind Hastings Area School System districLs. Funds would be distributed fairh and pmportionally to public scHlmMs witliin the ISD. BISD Superintendent Rich Franklin said the ISD Board of Directors elected to put the millage request before voters based on a sun ey' ofresidents conducted by Perspec­ tives Consulting Group earl ier this year. The sur\ ey xsked where the ISD could improve learning and career oppLxtunities for district students. "Residents told us we needed to do more to address student behavioral issues, special education, and career and technical learning," said Franklin. "They also said they would consider a reasonable millage to support that work. Our request for a regional enhancement millage is a direct result of their input" he 1 ■I ;L'S-ir\.w > oillA a ‘ 9 .‘11 .^2 s A.A 7 i 1 i r* •J A { * * I** <«. U \k Jit'Ai-; i iku t A < 4 »' !<< I t b r I* kl ; «I •fl l’- Y’t Jj" ., -■ t. ! * .1.1 < / 3^ f • b > i idH flY I '. V ■•'T I .«»/ s 4i t' . 'f. ) '4. t 9 P .'VI » 4 » I 8 fc J L1 V»r: *1* 8*fi8 I A‘‘! .T ! $ k <1 fv -i 4 h (< added. A regional enhancement millage . or REM, is a tool commonly used by ISDs to address critical needs not met through other ♦ ♦ SPORTS EQUIPMENT WICKED RIDGE TENPOINT Invader ■1 63 Crossbow. Used twice. $250 oba 269-664-3325. macbelhgunsSaol.com. WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Tmber, I Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. Famity owned and operated. HOMES FOR RENT 7 2 BED 2 BATH 1,704 SOFT HOME with 2 staH garage on Carter Lake in Hastings. $1,200 monthly plus utilities, security deposit required. No pets, 12 month rental agreement required. Rivate . showings available by appointment, call * 269-953-6170. $ TREE SERVICE BUYING WALNUT. HARD maple, and white oak trees. WtO buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetteriy Logging 269-818-7793. f ./ ■ <*• * X IY lit PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS Local choral society presents concert Sept. 28 .J s X envirorvnent CorHact us at wholesated greencoventufes.net or 269-758-3078. * •♦It • ' J r I J » Sl7/tr. We are hiring 3CM0 rebable tern membBS tor harvest season. Work beginning September 15 through December 3t Must be 21 or older to ap­ ply. Positions are part-time with flextote schedufeng-kfeal tor anyone seeking extra income alongside a futt-time job. No prior experience required; training provided. Work involves hands-on hanrest and post-harvest processtog In a fest-pac^ but suppo^ team 40* f ■ pay. Please can 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com if interested. (•‘-J • >XH n SEASONAL HARVEST POSmONS BARN HELP WANTED Must have ' ) 1 •*•1 to r i expenenoe with horses. Full and part I time positions available with competitive Hastings Photo by George Hubka/MG News t *4 GARAGE SALES I plot field day event was hosted by local Golden Harvest dealer Katie Christie at the Louis Wierenga farm in Carlton Township, northeast of Viji.; ' •I r state agronomist, greeted area farmers at the company's corn and soybean variety plot field day held Thursday. Sept. 18, near Hastings During the presentation. Scovill 4 EMPLOYMENT 4 DID YOU SEE? •2 a f canceled. The Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church is located at 6547 Lacey Road, betw een North Avenue and M-66. For more information, persons may DA/ call 269-758-3116. r % -.11 4 a •* J J TO PLACE A CIASSIRED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 A. f W." * < CLASSIFIEDS t' I R 1*.- » 7 I 5 Thursday, September 25, 2025 .3 ( the service. In case of rain, the event will be B * V’ai I^H^StJGSBAWHER www.HastingsBanner.com resources. A REM raises funds through a viXer-approved properly tax to strengthen key learning areas and make ItKal schools more competitive. Franklin said the 1-mill REM would raise SL49million annually. Tliose dollars would godircctly into student behavioral supports, special education programming, and career iind technical education. Hastings and JTelton Kellogg school leaders discussed the potential value of a regifflial enhaiKementmillage in impn)v ing student outcomes. Locally, we do a good job wiOiin tight budgets lo give every^ Panther a great education," said Dr. Jeremy Wright DK ScKwIs superintendent "Where criiiail needs stretch across local school K'undaries, additional ftmding in partnership w ith the ISD holds promise for doing better for our students.” Last spring, our community shared a clear vision for what our students need lo succeed, and now the decision rests with Barry ISD voters. I encourage everyone to review the proposed REM, explore the sun ey results that shaped it, and vole on November4 to choose the best patli ard for our children's future," said Dr. Nick Damico, superintendent of HASS. To support that learning effort, BISD iias launched an informational campaign. Anew webpage with links lo a Q&A and the full ballot language is now live al harry isd.org/ kt (4 See MILLAGE on 10 - SEPT. 25-OCT. 2 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ - Sept. Storybook Walk The Glorious Forest that Fire Built” by Ginny Neil. What happens to the forest after a fire? Go on a journey through the lifecycle of a forest, including prescribed fire. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails, Thursday, Sept. 25 — Shinrin-Yoku Experience. 6:3CL8 p m. Join certified forest therapy guide Katie Venechuk as she introduces the practice of ShinrinYoku (also known as "forest bathing"). Monday, Sept. 29 — PCCI Chess Club, 4-6 p.m Monday, Sept. 29 Rooted in Renewal; Regenerative Agriculture. Healthy Communities and the Future of Our Food. 6:30-7;30 p.m. What if growing healthier food could also heal our land, strengthen our community and create more opportunity for the next generation? In this free talk. Virginia Bolshakova. Barry County native and executive director of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, shares her personal story from a local family farm to a career in agroecology, and how regenerative agriculture offers real hope for rural communities. Learn how simple practices like cover cropping, Sept. 1-30 M composting and school/community gardens connect to the health of our soil, our families and our future. Oct. 1-31 — Oct. Storybook Walk: Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider” by Jessica Lanan. Join Jumper, a small spider on a big journey! This spider has some amazing adaptations that help her survive a day in the neighborhood. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Oct. 1-31 Bats of Michigan. Take a free, "spook-tastic" hike to learn ail about Michigan bats. These creatures of the night are critical to many Michigan habitats. Find your favorite bat along the green trail Oct. 1-Jan. 31 Chelsea Bivens' art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstituteorg. H 1 I t * J f i 4 •s i Proceeds to go for living expenses for Mrs. Ben (Susan) Raber. J (Ben Bober died 7 years ago) I ■ 2 Yin Amish Benefit Dinner October 3, 2025 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. » 1 at 7981 S M-66 Hwy., Hashville, MI Cafeteria style, no reservations needed. Take-out provided. Menu to include: barbeque chicken, mashed potatoes, bread I dressing, gravy, mixed vegetables, salads, pies, and homemade ice cream. Refreshments of coffee and water. Baked Goods available for purchase! 5= The family of Ben Raber ivishes to express their heartfelt thanks for your kind thoughts and luell wishes! % .di. b f^rs. Susan Raber and family A T With appreciation for ail you have done for me. ♦ 4 t < ( i jn* r �Y IT 4 I i 6 Thursday, September 25, 2025 I THE HAS^NGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 10 T ** OBITUARIES Is A I J ii i!T ■ I 1 ■ I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM ’ I’ * 7*. r\'^ Michael Dale f Leatherman, age 78, of Battle Creek, Ml, passed away on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 4,1946, in Battle Creek, Ml, Mike was the eldest son of Lois and Dale Leatherman. I Mike married Latricia Ann Gilmore on October 30,1965. Together, they built a life in Barry County (Lacey, Ml). He was a devoted husband, father, and Papa who cherished time with his family, especially fishing trips to Canada, hunting trips out west, camping and trail riding on horseback with family and friends. Mike was an exceptional marksman, winning many shooting competitions, including State championship. Mike graduated from Lakeview High School in 1964, was dratted in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Navy (MCB11) where he served three tours in Viet Nam; Dong Ha, Long Vei, Khe Sahn, Quang Tri. After an Honorable discharge, Mike retired from Clark Equipment Company where he worked for 24 years as a Quality Control Engineering Manager. After retiring, Mike assumed control of Leatherman Oil Company until it was sold. Mike also worked at Kendall Electric and Bedford Valley Golf Course. Mike was an active member of the Barry County Sherriff’s Posse, where he became a Certified Glock Armorer and assisted the B » a r 7’ • € I Posse in range training and glock 7 inspections. Mike volunteered for the Fort Custer Honor Guard, serving as a member of the Wednesday Squad. He enjoyed reconnecting with other Navy Sea Bee MCB11 brothers through annual reunions and f ■i Facebook friendships. Mike’s cheeky smile and blue eyes will be remembered by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Mike is survived by his wife of 59 years, Trish; daughters, Christina (Scott) Hutchings and Michelle (Benjamin) Hull; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Gavin, Macy and Roman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers David, Danny and Larry. Visitation will be held at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home in Battle Creek on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip Catholic Church at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25,2025. Mike will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25,2025. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that heartfelt donations be made to: CURE ALZHEIMER’S FUND https://curealz.org/ giving/donate In Memory & In Honor in Michael Dale Leatherman’s name. 100% of general donations go to support Research Programs. Personal messages for Mike's family may be shared at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. X I 'si'? > k • »t: e > HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Wine pairing and basket auction tickets are available now. Celebrate “Teen’Tober” with a bingo card reading challenge and on­ going activities in the Teen Room. Explore the iconic "School Bell" cartoons by political cartoonist Her­ block in a special exhibit this month on the library’s main floor. Thursday, Sept. 25 - Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches a 1939 film starring the Ritz Brothers, 5 p.m. After a wealthy man is threatened by a killer known as "The Gorilla," he hires the Ritz Brothers to investigate. A real escaped gorilla shows up at the mansion just as the investigators arrive. Friday, Sept. 26 - Friday Storytime. 10:30 a.m.; teen video * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation game tournament (grades • Blown-In Attic Insulation 6-12), 3:30 p.m. Eson J Rockin' Tots - Music and Movement, 10 a.m. Crafting Passions. 10 a.m.; Regenerative Agriculture: Conservation with Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Barry County Earth Alli­ ance, 6:30 p.m. . Nelson Schmucker 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Chariotte, Ml 48813 > 517-983-0954 > I, Saving Today Use Spray Foam Y. .. . •; .' A** ... tj;. • Sta/t f.xX*** ♦•? Tuesday, Sept. 30 9 GD WOOD PRODUCTS Family Owned & Operated SAW MILL OFFICE 517-254-4463 *>< * Conscientious Timber Harvester Wanting to Buy Standing Timber Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mah­ jong, 2 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Digital Litera­ cy: Cybersecurity Basics, 2 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiabie by calling the li­ brary, 269-945-4263. r •4’ Worship Together I 'JSK^ ’^f: r *. i k * ,„at the church ofyour choicerWeekly schedules ofHastings area churches availablefor your convenience.,, ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group k I SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON I 1 A 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH U We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastimc@ Website: gmail.com. WWW. ha.stingsfreemethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible contact Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School Peter Adams, - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday 616-690-8609. Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ___________ www.cbchastings.org. 10:15 a.m. b information on worship services is providefhy PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road, Dowling, 2601 MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. 1 HASTINGS Hastings Banner, the church and these local businessesi FlGXfob * * 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Sunday Service: 10 a.m, te Hhasiings rrwiweu - ------------ -------------- - UUmMIMimi 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 O4S-9S41 Ji Ci r A < * t X.’ b > 13 Susan (Susie) Steele, age 69, of Hastings, Ml, passed away peacefully at home on Septembers, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer. Susie was born on Decembers, 1955, in Hastings, Ml, to her loving parents Charlie and Jean Cook. She grew up on the family farm, where she learned the values of hard work, love of nature, and the joy of simple living. A proud graduate of Lakewood High School, Class of 1974, Susie went on to attend beauty school and began her career at Mary’s Salon in Hastings. Later, she joined Viking Corporation, where she worked faithfully for 14 years before retiring. Family was always the center of Susie’s world. She adored her children, grandchildren, and her devoted husband, Warren. Susie loved sewing, tending to her gardens, and caring for her beloved dogs and chickens. Her kindness, creativity, and gentle spirit touched everyone she knew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Jean Cook, and her .k grandson, Austin Endres. Susie is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Warren Steele; her children, Michelle (Doug) Simpson, Joyelle (Blake) Lucas, Devan (Jenny) Endres, Joe (Melanie) Steele, and Allen (Heather) Steele; as well as nine grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. Susie’s life was one of love, strength, and devotion. Her family and friends will carry her memory in their hearts forever. Visitation was held Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, with a funeral service on Monday, Sept. 22,2025, all at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway; Hastings, Ml 49058. Interment was at Fuller Cemetery with a luncheon followed at Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, Ml 49058. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Cancer Institute, Building 31 Room 11A-16,9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. ■ r. A H'i 1 - Uil 1 5^ ■ •,.l* f 4b! c i«i^ 4^ I I • I* V f L 'Of 9 ■ ’<* A. » I i A 14 :u.>? b X 4> 4^ I •1 4L •s _ I . I I 'Ji wrtSsiWfiRfli, W,. i iWUBJlewit ■ 1} 5 - - ife. <r ' 'If*' Hint 4 4 I < > I * I iiijm >■ I^I 1 F>< if s A Tf- Olfi fni-vinnw* — Ev.'a (JZ J * J ■■,■ .331 *** a iili,aso2 IteffiU hkvbMiF'''' hr •>;k. Of ‘^’•s r ’ t 1^1 f f 'I’Ll r Alt:? 4 J i 9w0)otf 5330 Jiifft. 1 ♦ r I 9 I I nrt I f^’iW.iuSJS tLi I 2 — IL .' j, f '4 ••4 fl • c ■ AXi.l t w •y*. I T^WW% 1 r J J^’S.U'4 ’■■- !:9ez . i/iLZ f ll hu» t J , 1 r 3 I f. • iA ) u 1 » if /i' . tl . i » n ,I 10 IRS, noiii sw ir I I to ’"« n'^ ‘t S' I k r tiThnf f i T '4 • vr-l t) >! j I I » J I ] I J I f J Dorothy Mae Ogden Dorothy Mae Ogden, age 88, of Battle Creek, Ml, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. »* 15,2025. She was born on November 7,1936 in Crookston, MN, the daughter of William and Rica LaFleur. She was blessed to meet her future husband at her sister’s wedding. She married Robert Ogden on June 26,1954, and together they raised four sons and operated a dairy farm north of Battle Creek. She was a proud mother and stayed home to raise her sons until they were all in school. Dorothy then pursued a degree in nursing in her 30s, and worked for many years as a nurse in nursing homes and hospice care. She and Robert spent many loving years together until his passing in 2011. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband; parents, and granddaughter, Lindsey. Her memory will live on through her beloved sons, Robert (Naomi), Jamie I J (Rebecca), Scot (Dawn), and Kenneth (Julie); adoring grandchildren, Benjamin, Emily, Brian, Erica, Tyler, Nathan, and Samantha; eight cherished great­ grandchildren; and numerous other loving relatives and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care provided by the staff at The Reflections Memory Care facility in Battle Creek. A memorial service and committal was held on Wednesday, Sept. 24,2025 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, after which she was laid to rest with her late husband. ■ In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial tributes in her honor donated to Centrica Care Hospice. Donations can be mailed to 7100 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 or made online at https:// centricacare.org/giving. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. I I .(P''tL z Bbc : k T 4> a*'; . iiULi ■or,p‘‘ I I J *3 * ,,^tu f ■'Ui + r I Hoi-? ’I J 01 • / I I .1 Hf. L ii I : • L » .« I I • I____ M h •• . -lii, f f * I r • ? •d7u 1» I e ( I 1/ % K- 1 i ri 'ifl I JfSiSH "'U ' 1 JI *—W-L-*?- ijj iSi^B?^ T - Ana -- ' 11 • ' . f I? J 4 . j. I ’k z ■ .r;:T iU % ' ■■ ' Mm • I « * I I I I n I iA, ' • I • tsr eii.' 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An adult’s job is to mate.” There are four stages in this life cycle: egg, larva, pupa and adult. A ladybug starts out as an egg. They’re yellow or orange. They look like fat grains of rice. You mi^t find them on the underside of leaves. After a few days, the eggs hatch. A spiny larva comes out. Its job is to eat and grow. First, it chows down on extra eggs its mother left behind. A particularly peck­ ish larva might also eat its siblings— especially the small or slow ones. Then it starts snacking on nearby soft-bodied insects. As it grows, its tough outer skin, or cuticle, gets too tight. The larva pops the skin open and climbs out. It has a new, bigger cuticle ready to expand and hard­ en to fit its body. The larva will molt like this a few times. The time between molts is called an instar. After a few weeks, a ladybug larva is ready to transform into an adult. It sheds its cuticle one last time. But this time it V- i ii ) VJ r *k k iK u# 4!(*!j • I stays inside. That’s now a pupal case. The pupal case is hard. It sticks firmly to a leaf or other surface. Inside, the larva’s 1•Tialy breaks down. It reorganizes into an adult body. After about a week, an adult ladybug comes out Zack told me that most insects go through a big change like that About a third of insects go through a partial metamorphosis instead. Those insects are hemimetabolous. They have three stages: egg, nymph and adult. Since they don’t undergo a big change, the immature nymphs look a lot like the adults. They’re just missing wings and r, working reproductive parts. They’ll get those at their final molt. The least common life cycle has no metamorphosis at all. Those insects are ametabolous. The juveniles look exactly like the adult, just smaller. They never get wings. Ametabolous insects are so well-adapt­ ed that they haven’t changed much for millions of years. The ancestors of all insects were ametabolous. Complete metamorphosis—like lady­ bugs undergo—is the newest insect life cycle. It’s possible it evolved so the juveniles and adults don’t compete. Or maybe it happened that way to make better wings. But it’s still a mystery. It’s wild that so many insects br^ down and reorganize their 1•TiTl iesjust to grow up. “It’s so complicated and so vulner­ able,” Zack said. “We see changes in other animals but nothing like this. It’s just amazing. You really can’t beetle an awesome adaptation like that XM A_ 9 t' I ' - e * w .z « S » • I r * 4 •1 -Ui I > I I m bcniioflu f » 1 9<.V •rf J u? T9 I” -t V 'fi; 1 i J J I' r 4 fI’ S'KiTa'.' I 'i^-3 ‘''H .4 OodeJ3Qtif^' ?l I J • « - s’ i H'irjfi f-nn 4 ■jS.''.-- L ‘•f =f ■• ;?s iT i r^t'A r I. r \ • C^'T- >4 1^1 7 K > . '■ ''' : 1 « I I c<. 17 I L* . rr. ’^1 1 ' ns.fuaw t V-' J 1* r k ! '»-’• * • - ? ) ■i. A .. - (fnffafe. ™cfta.. 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H ' - f 1 .r <1.* '.J .1 ‘ ih , ' •• •* « • # M* 4 1! •' 4^r ‘J 4* V J i-y K I) t I > !'• s ) e ...J "•) •5 4 • 4?! Z' JJ J J Hi * I ' I I « . J .U 4 i^' wr I r %. (. ir PT iU ' Ue.T '4 *' 'l’’ t I 1 4' J K’ T i <» I 1. J TURNING BACK THE PAGES k ■ --- * •.‘.vx • ■ I If “F . » 7 Thursday, September 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER HastingsBanner.com WWW. 3» f‘ I r I J ii t I ej In the late 1960s, America was caught up in the sound of rock ’n’ roll. The Beatles had already changed everything, Motown was on the radio and Detroit was beginning to roar with the raw energy of garage rock. Teenagers across Michigan were eager to be part of the movement. But in those days, there weren’t many places for young people under 21 to hear live music. That gap gave rise to a remark­ able phenomenon: the teen nightclub. These were not bars, nor were they school dances. They were independent clubs—often converted from old halls, motels or roadhouses—where teens could gather, dance and hear the same bands that were climbing ±e charts. From Lansing to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo to Battle Creek, teen clubs sprang up like mushrooms after rain. ?Vnd Hastings had its own place in that story. Just sou± of the city limits on M-37, The Cobra opened its doors in 1968, quickly becoming a landmark for Barry County teens. VICKERY’S VISION The Cobra was ±e brainchild of Douglas M. Vickery Jr., a Hastings native who worked at E.W. Bliss from 1961 to 1972. Vickery was not only a hardworking employee but also a dreamer who recog­ nized the musical pulse of the times. In 1968, he took a bold step, opening a dance hall aimed squarely at teenagers. His tim­ ing could not have been better. Rock music was moving from high school gyms and armories into dedicated clubs, and Hastings kids were eager for a place of their own. Vickery’s Cobra provided that outlet, and in doing so, brought some of the most exciting acts in Michigan rock to Barry County. THE ATTRACTION The draw of The Cobra lay in bo± its accessibility and its ambition. For teens, it was close to home—just a short cruise down M-37. But once inside, you might feel like you were at a big-city venue. Vickery succeeded in booking acts who were already making a name for themselves: Dick Wagner and the Frost, Alice Cooper, Bob Segbr and the MC5 all played The Cobra. These were not just local garage bands; these were artists who would go on to national and even interna­ tional fame. But The Cobra also served as a stage for local musicians who were chasing the same dream. Among them was a group of Hastings-area teens who called themselves The Bad Mons. The lineup featured Greg Gillons, David Robinson, Gary Hall, Greg Wood and Will Ellis. For them, The Cobra was both a proving ground and a chance to stand on the same stage as the stars. Their presence reminded everyone that Barry County had talent of its own—and that some of the music worth dancing to was being made right here at home. ON ANOTHER NOTE The Cobra was not alone in this move­ ment. West Michigan in the 1960s and early 70s was dotted with teen clubs that became legendary in their own right. To the west, near Gun Lake, stood The Note, tucked away on Chief Noonday Road. It drew crowds of teens from Hastings, Allegan and Middleville. The Note booked big-name acts as well—The Box Tops, The Guess Who, Alice Cooper and even James Brown himself took the stage there. The drive down dark country roads to find the club only added to the sense of adventure. Farther to the east, near Sunfield on M-43, there was The Sceen. Owned by promoter Don Tretfy, The Sceen had four stages and often rotated multiple bands in a single evening. Tom Kirby of Tonto and the Renegades recalled, “There were nights when all of us would play sets under the same roof... The energy, the tal­ ent, and the camaraderie made The Sceen a place like no other.” Together, these clubs formed a circuit. Teenagers from Hastings, Lakewood, Grand Ledge and beyond would pile into cars, cruise Main Street, and then set out for whichever club was hot that weekend. Word traveled fast—sometimes by radio, sometimes by posters tacked to utility poles, but mostly by word of mouth. ROCK W ROLL COMES TO TOWN It is difficult today to imagine the impact these clubs had on the Hastings teens of that day. We now live in an era where music is available instantly on our smart­ phones, where YouTube can stream a live concert at any hour. But in the 1960s, hearing live music of this caliber required either driving to a big city or waiting for a major tour to stop nearby. Teen clubs changed that. Suddenly, kids in small towns like Hastings could see the same bands that were filling arenas in Detroit or Grand Rapids. For many, it was more than just enter♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ff r 1 £ ’ c* i 'Ll 9 X'* ■■ r :< 7 w 1 « k * i * - A » -AT » •4 I / w r 9 V / i i < I 1 S * ■ . < k I £ * t T « I 4 4 >, •—*!**■ H 4 1 'I J ♦ ir a 4*. A " 14 t - JI 4, '4 I J ii '.*J5. - *- VA* 'v el » ■rS ’T *4 ft .i t■ I Rr ■-1ft©. Cobra, Hastings, Mich- 1960s & 70s A X ■^l~T The Cobra, seen here, was the brainchild of Douglas M. Vickery Jr., a Hastings native who worked at E. W. Bliss from 1961 until 1972. Courtesy photos tainment—it was cultural education. The Cobra and clubs like it exposed local teen­ agers to new sounds, new styles, and new ideas. Music was the voice of that genera­ tion, and these venues gave it a home. Those who remember The Cobra recall more than just the names on the stage. They recall the excitement of standing in line with friends, the low rumble of bass notes escaping through ±e doors and the rush of entering a room alive with colored lights and anticipation. The music was loud, the dance floor was packed and the night seemed endless. There was also a sense of indepen­ dence. For many teens, The Cobra was the first place they went without parents watching over them, the first place where ±ey felt part of something bigger. It was where high school rivalries melted away and friendships were made that lasted far beyond graduation. A LEGACY PRESERVED Douglas M. Vickery Jr.’s time as a pro­ moter was relatively brief, but the impact was lasting. After leaving E. W. Bliss in the early 1970s, he continued his life in Hastings, passing away on Aug. 31,2021. Yet his role in bringing rock ‘n’ roll to Barry County is part of his legacy. Thanks to liis vision, Hastings teens had their own place in the great wave of music histoiy; The Cobra, The Note, The Sceen—each has now passed into memory. Some of the buildings still stand, though often unrecog­ nizable. Chief Noonday Road, once so quiet, is now built up near Gun Lake. M-37 south of Hastings no longer echoes with the same anticipation it once did. But for those who were there, the memories remain vivid. KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE As we “turn back ±e pages,” it is worth pausing to remember the role these teen clubs played in shaping a generation. They were more than dance halls—they were gathering places, incubators of culture and safe havens where teenagers could be themselves. Tlie Cobra in particular stands as a reminder that even a small town can play host to big dreams and big sounds. Today’s you± may stream their music instantly, but they will never know the thrill of waiting all week for a Friday or Saturday night, driving just beyond the edge of town, and stepping into a place where the music was live, the crowd was alive and the night seemed endless. So, to those who were there: What do you remember about The Cobra? Did you see Alice Cooper under those lights, or dance to Bob Seger before he became a household name? Or perhaps you cheered on Hastings’ own Bad Mons, proving ±at hometown talent could rock just as hard as anyone. Your memories are part of Bairy County’s history. Let’s keep them alive. David Miller is a moderator for the Hastings History’' Facebook group. SOUND OF THE SCEEN ar# M ftPH MU-A Time: 2;M • UniE BOY BLUE (Stoeumi TONTO & TNE ft£NI6A •)x 2212-A The Sceen in Sunfield had four stages and often rotated multiple bands in a single evening. 4i n I 1 4 .Ft •4 * ’.i 5 b XT’ N i’S CT •?- » 2+2s< i k. . i t TWO B J’ • h- A; s I r ■ FfUfMV am:' J X ft «%t * 7' s, & ■' * ?; M f r F.; "’I . If A 1 J, > J > s I I / BANDS t 1 I.. I • I ' ii t i / ; J r •I I I JV* 1 •XT«7 ' ♦ * ft* IX RBNEGADBS M X Plus. ...... V t *■»* TH! Jl^ligSBS 1 ’ ijlATURDAY APRlKir^S » * « - F. t I 'I . ♦ Aardvark5(MiEaT nsw noil wuan) x t Plus 4 1 mOM LAKEM^^I ■.ft I * rX 4 » J B I J R ^D ...... ftS * *I • -A This advertisement from 1967 promotes two nights of entertainment at The Sceen in Sunfield. I I GRANO RAPIDS V I I F 1!* 1 .z :• •J I> 37 - YAHKU STWt PARK I > 7T HASTINGS J *^V 1.1^; fl A rklV.... *‘'Z 't W* ««v »' \ • A'K VAKfROAO •I iT-»X ' 1 4 I » 1 V l£Y ei* I V *1 K ♦- 'isT *•«''> w*« .a •s u. I i I I 5' f » t 43 t ■ MBM .M > » 1 > •W 4 A tv' > KALAMAZOO s J t r A*5 The Note was a teen club located on Chief Noonday Road. The Note booked big-name acts including The Box Tops, The Guess Who, Alice Cooper and James Brown. �I I ► J u ,5 ; SPORTS 8 Li p L •* J 'J5 •I ' I f t Thursdoy, September 25, 2025 r WWW HastingsBanner.com t J i t Otei ' ' » r** f Yarger ups degree of difficulty to break CERC record 4 f 4 n r I Brett Bremer Sports Editor The defending state champ, Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger has never been better. No one has ever been better on the diving board at the Community Edu­ cation and Recreation Center Hastings High School. Yarger tallied a record-setting score of score of 284.50 points to win the diving competition in her team's Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference dual with visiting South Haven Tuesday. She improved her own personal record by more than 18 points, upped her own team record and broke the pool record previously held by Wayland Union's Allyson Schafer who set it al 273.30 in a six-dive performance in 2016. Just before the meet started, Jillian fBrandIi] my other diver said ‘look, f f A I r BRADFORD WHITE SKFOR BREAST CANCER • ALL PROCEEDS OO TO CANCER RESEARCH* DATE: OCTOSF8 23'”, 2035 AT PAM t REOISTRATION FEE; $25(T SHIRT INCLUDED) 'RRICI INCREASES ON OCTOBER lOTH* S N S O r E 0 B Y WOMAN’S NEIWRK M 1: »• r< n • » »**?**’< e« A k SIGN UP I TODAY s tni? IS 9ni ■ T6 Tit PVIUC w 200 LAFAYETTE ST., MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 Aubrey can break that record tonight Delton Kellogg/Hastings diving coach Todd Bates said. ‘*ln my mind, I thought, she is going to break it some day, but I wasn't expecting it now. That was a real­ ly. really good diver that set that record. I wasn 't expecting that to happen this year even. This was a really nice surprise. Brandii said she didn't know why that though popped into her head just then looking up at the record board. It is our pool, and Aubrey likes to do a lot of weird stuff in our pool. I just fell it. She has been doing really well in practice this week,” Brandii said. Brandii was second in the diving competition with a score of 159.95 and Annabelle Kuck third at 114.60. As usual, it was one of the best events of the night for the DK/Hastings team, but the local co-op was bested by a score of 108-72 in the conference dual. All three of those divers are sophomores. Yarger was the MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 2 diving champion last November as a freshman. Her dives have gotten more difficult since then, and she has gotten better. “My first dive I really had a bad approach, and I was like okay, we just really have to come back from there. That is what I did,” Yarger said Tuesday. “I know I have better dives after my first dive. 1 went in knowing that this first dive is not the best dive on my list and I know I can make up with it with the rest of my list.” She was really pleased with her per­ formance on her forward 2'/: somersault dive in the pike position which was her third dive of the competition. It was one of two dives during her routine with an impressive degree of difficulty of 2.6. “Two years ago duringmy first middle school season, I had my two and a half pike and my double twister to my head, but last year I just couldn’t make them any more,” Yarger said. “I had a mental block. Like, I just couldn't gel myselfto do them. So this year, 1 was like I need to be on my A game. I need to break my middle school PR. I need to do all this. I finally had those two back. 1 completed them both well tonight, and I think that really helped me compared to last year.” e .•r ROUND; 2 7!*' d‘ n I Decedent: Robert L. Cardiff. Date of Birth: August 18,1952. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Robert L. Cardiff, who lived at 10881 4 Mile Rd., Plainwell, Michigan 49080 died July 27, 2025. There is no probate estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against Robert L. Cardiff or the Robert L. Cardiff Revocable Trust dated March 9,2010, as amended on April 1,2013, will be forever barred unless presented to Jason D. Headiy, the named successor trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. f Date; September 17 2025 William B. Millard P39054 DeMent and Marquardt, PLC 211 E. Water Street, Suite 401 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269) 343-2106 Jason D. Headiy 6868 Springbrook Lane Kalamazoo, Ml 49004 (269) 998-2503 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30208-DE Estate of Bonnie L. Maker, Deceased, pate of birth: 01/19/1938. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Bonnie L. Maker, died 03/10/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified That all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Becky L. Wilson, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 9549 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 09/22/2025 Robert L. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3495 Becky L. Wilson 9549 Thornapple Lake Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 (269) 838-0348__________________________ STATE OF MtCHldAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Patricia M. Sager Trust. Date of Birth; November 11,1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Patricia M. Sager, died August 13, 2025 leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Kim Freeman, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; September 23, 2025 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Kim Freeman c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30217-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Kenneth M. Ost. Date of birth: 08/24/1956. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Kenneth M. Ost. died 08/24/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Charlotte C. France* (aka Carlotta Charlotta France), personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date; 9/19/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Charlotte C. France (aka Carlotta Charlotta France) 164 South Main Street Woodland, Ml 48897 269-953-5462 ’’ ■ h. 4 1 L T t its Pik J r fflii r- > I I { 5 1I I •f I I b J p <*«<Udi 1 nURRD: X f «• j«r » f .-.dr ir I » -1 *r t » n r' a 4 4 r.' Iff f {.' .«» iK- □Oslers ■- ■ . * 1 ___ <4 I- I ✓ - r I -'4- df I A 'fc- f - *4 • > 1 »• ioosters' 1 IF* TS > It* ,1 F * * >- r >•* ( •t 11 9 9 -r I r' 1 r- V' 1 )osters ..V > r « I d# i» • . w 9 ^-• A T* J A i---' f 4 •z. Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger gets into her pike position , at the start of her forward 2 7? somersault dive Tuesday at the CERC in Hastings. Yarger improved her own team record and set the pool record with her performance in her team's SCC dual against visiting South Haven Photos V > J , F* * ♦' ► ■jlrtz- (■ s f * T"? X *- . - V ..r , ‘ - n-T. .4 r i f A 4 T * ' 9 I c 1 I i by Brett Bremer --f-* ' 4< « t < r u Bates, who also coaches Yarger in the Hastings Community Diving Club, works with Yarger and the DK/Hastings divers for two hours each day during practice and often spends another four hours with Yarger on the weekends working on three-meter and platform dives for national competitions. High school competitions are on the one-me­ ter board. She does it all,” Bales said. “Sometimes it is easier to learn it on three and then bring it down. On three meters, obviously you have more time to do everything. One meter is really chal­ lenging for the big dives because you just don’t have a lot of time to do the tricks.” “She has just gotten so slrong this year,” he added, “I have added some new dives for het with some high DD, and now she is getting quality points to go along with that DD. That was really the difference tonight. She did both of those newest dives the best she has ever done them tonight, and that was the difference. It was the front two and a half in the pike position and the front one and a halfwith two twists, and she is the only girl in the state doing that dive right now, that 1 know of and I would know if there was another one.” South Haven took the team victory, but it was another night of personal records all around for the DK/Hastings girls. Things got exciting after that diving competition. DK/Hastings sophomore Annabelle Kuck won the 100-yard but­ terfly in 1 minute 9.14 seconds, beating her nearest competitor by almost seven seconds. The race after that, DK/Hastings sophomore Lilly Randall tied for first with South Haven senior Marissa Uckele in the 100-yard freestyle. Both girls touch the pad forthefinal time in 1:1.33. There has been really great progress,” DK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel said. “Almost every meet, almost every girl has gotten their best time. One girl dropped four seconds tonightinthe lOO.Afterlhemeet.lhething we do the next day is 1 go through and I list all the girls who had their best times. By the end, almost everybody, and there have been times where everybody has been standing up.” “We aren’t winning a lot, but I tell the girls you’re winning ifyou keep beating your times,” he added. “I them all give me their goal for what they want to do at the end of the year. They’re on their way to getting those goals. Randall also had a runner-up time of 2:35.60 in the 200-vard individual medley. DK/Hastings junior Petra Foster placed second in the 500-yard freestyle in 6:43.31 and in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:27.61. Yarger competed in a couple relays on the night. She is happy coach Schoessel hasn’t kept her in the 500 freestyle, which she swam once early in the season. She’s enjoying the 100-yard freestyle distance, and she swam a 50-yard freestyle as a part of the DK/Hastings’ team’s runner-up finish in the 200-yard medley relay. Randall, sophomore Kassidy Peake, Kuck and Yarger teamed for a time in that race of 2:21.34. Junior Sofia Grieves and sophomore Sydney Cavadas won two individual races each for the Rams in the dual. Grieves took the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle. Cavadas won the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200-yard individual medley. The were both fourtime winners. They both swam with the Rams’ winning 200-yard medley relay team. 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Saxon sophomore Lilli Edger kept her outstanding conference season going at the final nine-hole conference jamboree last week finishing in a tie for fourth in­ dividually. Edger shot a score of 46 strokes at the Saxons’ home jamboree at The Legacy at Hastings Sept 17. Harper Creek sophomore Haley Willi had a great day shooting a 40 to take medalist honors. Her freshman teammate Ella Bushman was the runner-up with a 43. Marshall sophomore Anna Thompson shot a 45. Edger was tied with Northwest senior Mya Warner and Coldwater sophomore Haiper Anglin at 46, The Beavers won handily with the day’s top two individual scores. Harper Creek tallied a team total of 178 strokes ahead ofParma Western 196, Jackson Northwest 0 b5 ’F X k> Brett Bremer Sports Editor t rx I * V 5 > -i'f I 1. < k^. .’M;. The Saxons’ Maddie Stora fires her ball towards the green on number seven at The Legacy at Hastings Monday during her team's nine-hole dual with visiting Greenville. Photos by Brett Bremer The Saxons Ryann-Lynn Cole chips her ball up onto the green on number nine during her team’s non-conference dual with visiting Greenville at The Legacy at Hastings Monday. 198, Marshal! 199, Coldwater 203, Hast­ ings 210 and Pennfield 239. Senior Sophia Greenfield was the Hast­ ings team’s number two scorer for the day with a 52. Greenfield and Edger both scored a par on the 235-yard, par-45 number seven during their round. Edger had a couple pars during her round including another one on par-3 number four. Sophomore Ryann-Lynn Cole andjunior Rylee Bumham bo± scored a 56 for the Saxons. The Saxons were back in action for nineholes Monday in a non-conference dual with Greenville. The host Yellow Jackets took a 176-192 win in ±e match. Edger led the Saxons with a 41. Green­ field shot a 47 and Cole and Bumham bo± tallied a 52. The Saxons head to The Medalist in Olivet for a scramble Oct. 1 and then will be a part of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional at Island Hills Golf Course in Centreville Oct. 7. five competitors in the conference. Bronson won both the boys’ and girls’ races Tuesday. Tlie Bronson girls beat out Concord 35 points to 39 at the top of the standings ahead of Union City 66, Stockbridge 115, Maple Valley 148, Springport 161, Quincy 163 and Reading 196. Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely said her girls more than exceeded their goal for the meet as a team, and the individual perfor­ mances were outstanding. “[Jones] just really looked so much stronger in this race then she has all season,” Blakely said. “She continues to improve each time out. Another stand out runner was senior Izabelle Soper who also put in a new personal best time, and much like Jones has just been pushing her time faster each time she races.” The Maple Valley girls’ team also had sophomore Lydia Emerick place 32nd in 27:07.81 and senior Ada Marie Blakely 4Ist in 34:29.74. “Emerick was right at a near personal best and has just been so consistent each race,” coach Blakely sai± “She is currently over two minutes faster tlian she was at this time last year. You can tell she wants that better time each time she gets on ±e start line.” Bronson senior Ashlynn Harris won the race in 20:03.13. She was well in front of Union City junior Allison Gautsche who was the runner-up in 21:17.94. Concord fieshmanAudrey ^le setherPRat21:36.17 races than he was at this time last season,” coach Blakely said. Lion junior Quincy Page placed 38111 in 22:59.17and sophomore Grady Wilkes was 39th in 23:02.24. Page ran a season best time, and coach Blakely said those Uvo guys continue to push each other. “Watching these boys work so hard and support each other not only in ±e races but also each practice has been amazing,” coach Blakely said. tonson beat out Unity City by a single point for the boys’ victory, 55-56. Concord placed third with 80 points ahead ofQuincy 84, Springport 125, Stockbridge 127, Maple Valley 167 and Reading 203. Stockbridge junior William Gancer was the first guy across ±e finish line. He earned a time of 17:01.80. Union City had senior Ben Gautsche second in 17:13.93 andjunior Cullen Decker third in 17:51.24. The Lion teams are back in action Satur­ day at the Otsego Bulldog Classic. ■> • s i OL- ij htC B9)K *L.. Lion ladies at their fastest yet during Big 8 jamboree J 1IU.1 ‘mx ll ’^@e44i‘*s5a * P(P nip'iinnaf V I ami t 1• L.> T< f I A V I rie Freshman Melanie Jones and senior Izabelle Soper ran their fastest races ever to lead the Maple Valley varsity girls’ cross country team to a fifth-place finish at the first Big 8 Conference jamboree of the season, at Stockbridge Hi^ School. I A ^1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor r ( I* X I .?<. •*- r IS I fttu ■ T, , ■' 1^1 ,”»a; I a T K •j-'i I' / . ' - 1 I 1 wtf ti«r4« 1 -•<LS-5± w • s q jL 3 ■f> f') I i; ***^051-*^ c c»^ 11 . .I., .r fv f V- I r r' W A.“ I' . 7i ' r '• f. - y I 4 f Jones hit the finish line in 13th-place with a time of 23 minutes 21.71 seconds. Soper placed 24th in 25 minutes 9.31 seconds. The Maple Valley boys were seventh as as team. Both the Lion boys’ and girls’ teams had four competitors at the meet, one short of the typical five needed to earn a team score, but the small school conference uses hypothetical scoring for short-handed teams to get a full team score each meet. Maple Valley isn’t the only team with fewer than i I wMKjL<n-> ■OH H* T "U * •> r ‘ *f sLI I I t « * -' •tf. ' ' j • ^ 56 W’b •J 'a‘ ’ V il ?L. -4 5..^ V-J* A *♦» Mtn"; » ” rr* I Vm* < S — I r •V I to place third. Maple Valley junior Tyler Curtis led his boys’ team wi± a time of 19:57.59, finish­ ing in less than 20 minutes for ±e first time this season. Lion junior Cameron Murray wasn’t too far behind with a 24th-plce time of 20:34.26. “Murray really wants to beat ±at 20-minute barrier and he gave it his all. 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Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM. October 16. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samara A. Champion, A Single Person and Daniel D. Paling, A Single Person to Fifth Third Mortgage * Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2004, and recorded on October 14,2004. as Document Number: 1135472. Bar^ County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank. National Association, FKA * Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of ■ I Mortgage dated July 05,2018 and recorded July 16, 2018 by Document Number: 2018-006896 Ion which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred FiftySeven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Ave and 71/100 ($157975.71) including interest at the rate of 3.00000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 3: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 Seconds West 989.00 feet along the South Line of said Section 23; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 680.34 feet to the point of beginning: Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 323.15 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds East 328.99 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 323.15 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minetes 27 seconds West 328.99 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities as described below. Easement; A private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 66 feet described as: Beginning at a point on the South Line of Section 23. Town 2 North, Range 9 West distant North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 795.00 feet from the Southeast Corner of said Section 23; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 396.00 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds East 68.99 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 807.85 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 46 seconds East 66.00 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 873.50 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 68.99 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 396.00 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 66.00 feet along said South Section line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 7834 TAYLOR RIDGE. DELTON. Ml 49046 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, |the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the » person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: September 18, 2025 Randall S, Miller & Associates, PC. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25MI00630-1 (09-18)(10-09) I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 23, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Rex R. Risner and Lauren Risner, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: July 29, 2019 Recorded on August 7, 2019, in Document No. 2019-007405, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST. SERIES 20242 Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($370,450.89) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel E: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 17; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 22 seconds East 131714 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 to the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 996.13 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of said Section 17 to the place beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 335.49 feet along said North line to the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds West 1315.41 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 95.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 338 feet parallel with the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 70.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 180.00 feet; thence North 11 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 813.02 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress described as: the South 135.00 feet of the East 95.0 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5078 Harvest Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust. Series 2024-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1572957 (09-25)(10-16) Saxon sofrfiomorcs Tanner Krzysik and Aicx Timmers ran iheir fastest races yet to lead the Hastings varsity boys' cross country team Saturday at the B^gor Invitational. Krzysik placed 24th in the 13-icam boys' race with a time of 19 minutes 25.47 seconds. Timmers came in 37ih with a time of 20:10.95, The Hastings boys were seventh and the Hastings girls placed fourth in a field of ten schools. Saxon junior Caroline Randall won the girls' race with a time of 19:10.56, and a couple of Saxon fresh­ men improved their personal records for the Hastings girls’ team. Paw Paw barely beat out Plainwell for the day’s team championship on the boys’ side 47-50. Kalamazoo Homes­ chool Sports was third with 101 points ahead of Allegan 109, Bangor 115, Wa­ tervliet 141, Hastings 164, St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic 209 and Parchment 230. Centreville sophomore Will Hulin was the boys’ individual champion with a lime of 16:18.13. Paw Paw had junior Christopher Vogt second in 16:47.56 and sophomore teammate Landon Lindsay third in 17:05.09. (* J HasHngsBann«r com I ■I ■' hiK >.' • ) » i UjI r IJ« Saxon sophomores improve PRs at Bangor Invitational ■> • BANNER I I' ♦' 1 .1’/ ;.v iO f I* 5 r r A Saxon sophomore Eli LI was third for his learn and placed 40ih overall in 20:42.52 The top five for ihc Saxons also included junior Caleb Kramer 42nd in 20:57.00 and sophomore Parker Erb 43rd in 20:58.27, Kramer and Erb both ran their fastest race of the season. Seniors Carter Krzy sik and Spencer Crozier were the Saxons' six and seven on the day. Plainwell sophomore Mai Nguyen was the runner-up in the girls' race with a lime of 19:45.98, a little over 35 seconds behind Randall. Allegan senior Jayden VandenAkker was third in 20:56.92. Plainwell won the girls' meet with 33 points ahead of Watervliet 64. Paw Paw 70, Hastings 105, Kalamazoo Home School Sports 120 and Allegan 124. Freshman Emerson Leary was the Sax­ ons' number two with a 1 ^h-placc time r f; ? IV .1 I • I I t <*1 n A ’ »- IF'''* *x ■ -*ar 11 “■ i >■• I p 1: 70' t i .O' ■■ r f'n £ t ynw yT^ I I'i t xml* t .J. r fiJ / k I.-if i* X 4 W it r yl 'ft’ . k ** J >1 4'* ' ) I W- tz ’ » 1 S'* f J X J I 4^ A - •** J ) of 24:11.36. Fellow freshman Sage De­ Camp was 32nd with a PR of 26:13,29. Junior Chloe Pirtle was between the two Saxon freshman. She placed 25th in 25:17.23. Lilianna Enyarl rounded out the Saxon lop five with a 34ih-place lime of 26:23.41 and the Saxons also had senior Maddie Elzinga 37th and freshman Brynn VanderMale 39th. F I '.E I L •1 * Fi r r4 n r L f ra « i ■ * 1 1 Ml 4 I J /J * » alte^ f I I J !** p t I if I Delton Kellogg boys fourth at Bronson Invitational Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity boys' cross country team placed fourth and the DK girls were seventh at the Ban­ gor Invitational Wednesday, Sept, 17. Junior Landon Madden had the top finish for the Delton Kellogg boys’ team with a time of 18 minutes 54.66 seconds that put him in 11th place overall. Senior teammate Nick Muday wasn’t far behind in 15th-place with a time of 19:02.34. The Delton Kellogg girls were led by senior Elli Timmerman who had a 16th-place time of 23:53.09. Coldwater beat out lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference foe Marshall by seven points for the boys’ team title. Coldwater closed the day with 59 points ahead of Marshall 66, Bron­ son 84, Delton Kellogg 109, White Pigeon 127, Allegan 149, Martin 169, Parchment 206, Pennfield 234 and Galesburg-Augusta 245 in the top ten. Marshall junior Abraham McHugh was the individual champ in 17:16.10. There were three guys who hit the finish line in less than 18 minutes. White Pigeon senior Jesse Fielis was second in 17:44.42 and Coldwater * J 1 • * * I l» 1 I 4*- I 40 » junior Luke Aerts third in 17:54.87. Sophomore Jace Hilton was 22nd overall for the DK boys in 19:42.08. Sophomore Joseph McCoy was 31st in 20:15.67. Freshman Malachi Allersma was right behind McCoy in 32nd-place with a time of 20:16.57. Sophomore Ayden Jones and junior Jack Favreau were the Panther boys' teams’ six and seven runners. Marshall won the girls’ meet with 45 points ahead ofBronson 49, Martin 64, Coldwater 115, Pennfield 136, Al­ goma Christian 166, Delton Kellogg 176, Kalamazoo Christian 186 and White Pigeon 217. Bronson senior Ashlynn Harris was the day’s fastest female with a win­ ning time of 20:10.89. Martin junior Veyda Conley was the runner-up in 20:14.41 and Marshall sophomore Alaina Dillon was third in 21:31.33. Junior Riley Perley was the num­ ber two for the Delton Kellogg girls. She placed 45th in 27:38.03. Fresh­ man Olivia Vincent placed 46lh in 27:45.11. DK junior Evelynn Courneya was 48th in 27:50.42. Makayla Lutz had her fastest race of the season to place 50th in 27:59.73. r Iff < e •< & 3IIT I * * I r w -i .4/ ( 7> : I ' a 1 •HBbie 1 irsi J Jr T V t itjt 199^' ft } *•' 1 ■*’•. ft II J • 4^ ! I iijiSjlIlil •il / rsr; •J <* Stw > t I gijiiiF i Mip) / ‘ f I / .i).«;gsi^5Ty 4- -K I ) s i. ‘.I •' » I f r I 9 V* Ui I T f I •« fKI t r ii t 9 ' Ct -- iM 1 : v £ I* 1 * Iu i I - $!*•* ♦ n k V B ft f » --I t f- hv r V f I f i e*. « d < ' f I 3 ’ U ' 1 ! F 1 w. J ‘4 •' A.I >*»aA * ai£ (. If* ft*- ? • b «- f 1U Pid b.x * *.* A. ^r,n ♦ 4 r* ri J NT / I I >*-w , 1 t I i * T cf s >*‘k\ 1 > 1 (• 4 Slagel improves her 11-dive team record at Spring Lake Brett Bremer Sports Editor Her scores keep going up. Grand Rapids Gator diver Lydia Slagel improved her team’s 11 -dive record with a score of 432.05 at the Spring Lake Invita­ tional Saturday. She bested her own school record by about 30 points in what was the first 11 dive meet of the 2025 season. Slagel put up an 11-dive score of 375.20 at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals in Holland last November to place fourth at the finals. Slagel will get to compete again this Sat­ urday at the East Grand Rapids Dive Meet The Gator co-op team of Thomapple Kellogg, West Catholic, West Michigan Aviation Academy and Hopkins placed fifth at the seven-team invitational. Traverse City won the meet with 624.5 points ahead of Spring Lake 345, Holt 273, Muskegon Mona Shores 246.5, Grand Rapids Gators 162, Ludington 161 and Manistee 94. A couple of fifth-place finishes were the top performances in the pool for the Gators. Freshman Mara Raak was fifth in the 100yard breaststroke with a time of I minute 23.78 seconds. Gator sophomore Mckenna Hawks placed fifth in the 200-yard individ- ual medley with a time of2:40.43 and fifth in the 500-yard freestyle in 6:24.54. Raak also added an eighth-place time of 1:06.56 in the 100-yard freestyle. Senior Jenna Robinett was eighth in the 100-yard butterfly in 1:28.07 and added a ninth-place time of 1:23.15 in the 100-yard backstroke. Gator teams were fifth in both the 200-yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay. Last Thursday, Sept. 18, the Gators were bested 60-34 in a dual at Fremont Hawks had a pair of wins in individual races in the dual. She took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:42.45 and the 500yard freestyle in 6:29.97. Raak won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:23.56. The Gator team also had the foursome of Eloise Nichols, Robinett, Hawks and Raak win the 400-yard freesty le relay in 4:48.88. Nichols was the day’s runner-up in the 200-yard freestyle wi^ a time of 2:46.83. Robinett and Nichols went 2-3 in the 100yard butterfly with Robinett finishing in 1:33,54 and Nichols in 1:46.69. The Gators return to OK Conference East Division action at Grand Rapids Union Tuesday, Sept 30. * » *1* ' ’» > dMCi « T n. f- - A* !*•* II : r- i ’" ■ ••• : 1 MILLAGE Continued from Page 5 rem. Local news outreach, social media posts and mailers will be part of the effort as well. “We want to make sure every voter has question answered, so they can make an informed choice at the polls,” said Franklin. Franklin also said he’s committed to keeping that information flow going after the vote. “Barry ISD and local schools will develop a robust communication plan to keep voters informed of how dollars are being used and how they benefit students,” MM he said. 9 4 k ■'.>1 B *• * *I *. B »» M a! s .11 . '•‘4 i *, >r * I .'/li. ’•I , T k t n- *< L -t . "•'/ V**I k,• <1 V V'. V » *■ *X » I- I. * \ • I p ) A ~- ‘ ' J, B • • "'IF' ' ffi;. »• •Is I A I t' « T«»» t . 'r[>, 1 UI a**®® 1 =«.. ? l-ft * y* -s * IA I » t • 1 tw. ■'•t. ,.•.». ti,"’ A) I ) # >k H . Sjv-/ ,» ! I « • t I ‘A •’s. 4 S i ftu- I 4k J •* Va ■ i; 1 BU I r r’f •1 ! 1 f J * a -'v' ■■' ■' I > •X V- t . » s J1 I * •.,u I ’IF. I * % , t .. ■'^O r • bI c > M U ’• ‘ ’’V. B t I t A-..,:* « w , ? •V I -w t3C*?5i, t 4 ''•.t s, *» s * r II A. I « 1‘ r » sfs i E If A. t'. J M I V > P •n’’ M 1 A 4 I 9. . t. Hl I I s I 1 n I 1 1 i ■s tt I .X /i. * f ?■ • 1 4* ■*. 'x % % < V I i 1 I ysi A A ■<!* W ♦ ♦ ) f » I ■ f i ft ' !I the details they need, that they get every 1 ♦ 1 e? d 1 i < '• T. * b... >• ’X t. 1 & X. �X ! I I $ » wwwHastingsBannercom "V!/„ DK beats Gobles in three for second SAC Central win I 2f 2^nr =1 'f TV t Ml DU 92 |W> '/JV- niw« f 1 9 -■ I ■ rlX ,A a4 I, b E 1 4 * •' I I 99 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team moved to 2-0 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division, and 4-1 overall against SAC foes, with a 3-0 win over visiting Gobles Tuesday. The Panthers won by the scores of 25-15, 25-11,25-11. The girls played well,” Delton Keilogg head coach Erin Thornton said. “We need to work on polishing up the off-tempo balls, and create the plays off of them. We’re expecting hard hits and we’re a little slow getting to the balls of the blocks and the tips coming up and over.” The Panthers have shuffled some 1 ' T ' Xv ? < 4 - r J S V A I J 9 . 5. '9-,% irmail A . UM. I I I I k ■ M I \ 1 i I. •« i r 1 M r . * *< 1 . ' -1 1 ' I I '7^ ■•'1. ; V < ft»u 0. ' **> ft .. .b ft ^4 .. ] * I •ft ft "‘J 1X i4 •>, '■ t » I r * •ft. t f i'i». ^•'f', t Thursday, September 25, 2025 the HASTINGS BANNER things around lately and coach Thornton has liked the payoff so far. Last week the team shifted Jalin Lyons back to the libero position, and that has allowed Rylee Foreman to hit on the right side of the net. “So many of these girls are so versatile that it really is a coach’s dream. Thornton said. The DK team is back in action in the SAC tonight, Sept 25, at Coloma. The Panthers are looking forward to a re­ match after the two teams split two sets at the Comets’ tournament a month ago. The Panthers follow that up with SAC Central contest at Galesburg-Augusta next Tuesday, Sept. 30. The Delton Kellogg girls were 0-2-1 in three matches al the Lakewood Invita­ tional Saturday. The Panthers were best­ ed 25-11, 25-17 by East Grand Rapids and 25-18, 25-18 by the host Vikings. The DK girls split with Cedar Springs 25-23, 14-25. I* V - ’'A** I. t: 9 I bi • J.- *1*. J 1 W. ^<5-^ x. 1i I' I .V J 1 4 A ■ * 1♦ ‘ ft ft Delton Kellogg senior libero Jalin Lyons (1) passes a Gobles’ serve during her team’s three-set win over the visiting Tigers in SAC Central play Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. < •s « X X Mi c * ’ } ft? ‘* •> » s f t I .*M / i I 4 * r. st l; J Ci- I ft f I f 1 A Saxon soccer faces 1-8 leaders in Coldwater this afternoon I ft «x J rT: I®" h *1 V- fe*> s I i t I SlS>k ! - ft 4 ft •f /■ I; Oft. *3» A- ?T /• { Ai > t'U ;5 I 5 » • ■' •< 43 4 H . V -iili ^-■' 4 * I .'■'^*7/ I ,*M. i^j-ijii *« t< 'iv;. ' * isI F * JXt i .V I n 4 /Ji * Maple Valley junior Aubree Roth looks to get an attack past the Reading block during their Big 8 Conference dual at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. Photos by Brett Bremer 1 ► X '' r J. A. 1 ^¥1 u. w ,, . I; b'^ * r X ' ft fc >* ^«F «• ini > 4 I *4^ feii ■If s <► I Lions get their swings in against Reading girls f I w ■A <*rsi Si t nthtu^^. fs& sj T I -^•08. I < 'f9f ' J4 ‘.ifl .' 7.1 V. 1 J i » 5’ •> t ' 1 I ♦ y U. }^i 1 ; j‘ ■\ V I I A fr. H' t !• S'l (fr 'Ut ’»• LI'*'!: t I ’ L ?! I e.U. » 4' «XtA I* CT: t Il I C. f •^1 r I.- I Wz Si4 fl iljW . “ n ♦» j-Z ft .1 Vw i ft s t 'J-'-- i . « I c 4 ft H* • : Mm J. ft f#!'* fi-'Uijj: yr II J :i 1 r« L >e: 'znp' *> f I WSi- ' ^ '• f '/2 m Bft^ I' I ^4.;^ ill a 1 1 * r I .A >v • U4 • ’/r/Q r I E r :i *3? 3a ( J 4I: <1 4 < 1 J I 1 . 4 «% AA r;r’ 4 ft I- '1 TI V « .r V' r 4 M4 4 }0 fV < hCe^ .ftt v?1 ”■’ p < >«r r: , w'’ - 4 » i I » 1*' i9 iL ♦ « Xh ' .fiy 4 h «♦ *1^ 1 I t r k I 1 -r I i i a r'' ■ f I *4 b^* * 1^ A 5 '*r —* 1 X N’ **i^l*’; _x 9 i x: 4 Lion senior Kaitlyn Garlinger hits a serve during her team’s Big 8 Conference match with Reading at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions are learning they have some weapons. Reading took a three-set win over the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team at Maple Valley High School Tuesday in Big 8 Conference play. The Rangers won by the scores of 25-8,25-22,25-18. Reading cruised to a win in that first set pulling away from the get-go. A big run of tough serves by Maple Valley senior Kaitlyn Garlinger and some pretty good attacks by senior outside hitter Maddie Trowbridge and junior outside hitter Aubree Roth for the Lions kept things much tighter the rest of the evening. “I think both of them have gained more confidence in their hitting abil­ ity,” Lion head coach Timara Wehr said ofTrowbridge and Roth. “We’ve .been trying to get Maddie to slow down a little bit and to swing all the time. Sometimes she just runs up to tip it over if it is not the perfect set. And Aubree has a lot more confidence in that she can hit the ball over and it can be successful.” # »l i B t fJ f The Rangers built a little bit of a lead early in set number two, but a run of eight straight service points which included a few aces by Garlinger bumped the Lions from a two-point hole to a 21-15 lead before a serve finally clipped the net and fell down short. Garlinger boosted the Lions with more than just her serves. Wehr cred­ ited her communication with being one of the things that really helped the team compete in that second set. An assist from senior setter Storey Jonca had the Lions in front 22-17, but a Lion attack went into the net and a Ranger serve from libero London Trott rolled over the net for an ace to spark her team. Those two points had the Rangers within 22-19 and were the start of a 8-0 run to close out the set. A kill at the left pin by Trowbridge had the Lions within 10-8, and they got the next point to pull within 10-9 in the middle of set number three before the Rangers started to extend their lead a bit. I k a -r?! z? WM*t> T ► I i / *4 . t*. . « u** J rf’ <> I .,j,it> I 7 ’ I HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPLICATION FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING LOCATED AT 6632 GURD ROAD, HASTINGS, MI 49058. I » '.. II’ 1 i I 1^-* -ri 4 tI J ' . tM >'f J t'T' > 1 m’- , . ifi 1 If 1 ' JU < •« H 1 •1 f.b .i r * w •« I I vf I • 0’* . J i' e• r/ 1 , TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 14“'. 2025 at 6:30pm at the Hope Township Hall located al 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings, Michigan 49058 within the Township. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments from the public regarding an application by Tim and Marilyn Bayerl for the construction of an accessory dwelling on the parcel located at 6632 Gurd Road, Hastings. MI 49058 (parcel number; 08-07013-011-00). The property is within the AR, Agricultural/Residenlial zoning district. Accessory dwellings are permitted in the AR district subject to Special Exception Use approval by the Planning Commission, and as permitted by Section 10.13 and Article IV of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. Michigan 49058, during regular business hours of= 9:00 a.m. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also accessible online at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours or via email at clerk@hopetwp.com up to the time of the hearing. Oral and written comments will be further received by the Planning Commission at the meeting = All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impair^ and audio tapes of printed •r 4-« •» 11 *- irf** ( * >v . A: I b 5ji I I J ’Ar . n (T » I 4 4» 1 t 4 ''4» J > • . 9 > st' ufT' 'Tj ‘J’ ..'tr ii r t • ■ » .J' «,•’ w/ I I H u.» • I * i 4' »‘ b II p 7 jr’ t p s .iWf' 5 rt' i • ii x 1 A- u« ,r j 4 » Uj w t AX' ! ')? *.v -t' ’ Ki . it & P '( i,':' : 4 .li' > V. V a I ► V IP* 'l • 'F •wTv t a W' I, i'. V .1’1 ! r 7 '1^ ,f.* f’ , ifl j|/ material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Hope Township Hall 5463 S. M-43 Hwy Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 ir 4 '''Af f. 2 • I 0 .M.X lifr r'7.:.z. <^40 . ' Af Ik » /I TW urf* . |.» _,,; .J 7- I «b t i ... n J r ? LI «* < -71 * J M ’ -.R *<’1 • * " r 4 i ,1 ? I i r { * t: »' Ml if V / I SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting September 17,2025 Called to order at 6:38 p.m. Present: Stoneburner, DeVries, Goebel, Pence Agenda and Minutes approved Commissioner's Report Public comments were received. Department Reports were received. Approved: Payment of bills Resolution 2025-14: Combined Precinct Budget Amendment 2025-3 Public and Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned. 8.42 p.m. Submitted by: Rod Goebel, Clerk 1^ • H'” f •• ■■■ Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team faces a tough task tonight as it goes on the road to take on the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference leading Coldwater Cardinals. The Cardinals are off to a 4-0-1 start to the conference season with the one blemish on their record a 2-2 draw with Parma Western earlier this season. That same Parma Western team defeated the Saxons 7-3 in conference play last Thursday, Sept. 18. Hastings is still looking for its first conference win at 0-4 so far in 1-8 play. Pennfieldtooka 3-2 conference win over the Saxons on Pierce Field in Hastings Tuesday evening. That loss came on the heels of a tough weekend tournament where the Saxons were shut out three times. At the Mat­ tawan Invitational Saturday, the Saxons fell 3-0 to the host Wildcats, 3-0 to Battle Creek Lakeview and 8-0 against Coopersville. The Saxons face conference foe Mar­ shall Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Hastings and then will go on the road to face Green­ ville Oct. 2. z a ! Attested to: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30185-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Gladys L. Ploeg. Date of birth: April 6.1943. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Gladys L. Ploeg, died December 11,2024. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Debra D. Drenten and Carla VanHaitsma, co­ personal representatives, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 22, 2025 Amber M. Soler P76162 900 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Mi 49503 616/632-8000 Debra D. Drenten Carla VanHaitsma Dr. 10832 Griffith Dr. 1883 Valley Pines Hastings, Mi 49058 Middieville, Mi 49333 269/908-7954 616/366-5042 NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS Ihe Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council -1 position Barry County Conservation Easement Board - 1 agricultural interest: 1 township designee Central Dispatch - 1 general public Commission on Aging Board - 4 posi­ tions Department of Health and Human Ser­ vices - I position Parks & Recreation - 3 positions Veterans Affairs -1 positions - must have active duty service during time of conflict Applications may be obtained at the Coun­ ty Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org under the tab: How do I apply for: An Advisory Board or Com­ mission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on October 23, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Deirdre Hill, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: November 24, 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 2, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $191,161.45 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lot 14. Misty Ridge, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. Common street address (if any): 616 Misty Ridge Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333-8395 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: September 25, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515, 1572808 (09-25)(10-16) J r t I •r* r « I s; •r ft ft J V' I I 1 4 /i' .* •? z * > 'ji l/'H k y ij �I 4 12 Thursday, September 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER Trojans and Vikings facing highly-ranked foes this week www.HasHngsBanner.com » IW I $ >- '•i 'I- I J The Thomapple Kellogg Trojans and the Lakewood Vikings both picked up their first conference victories ofthe 2025 varsity football season last Friday. Now they face the toughest tests their respec­ tive leagues can throw at them this week. Thomapple Kellogg will host Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Bob White Stadium in Middleville Friday. The Cou­ gars come in with a perfect 4-0 record and have the top ranked team in the state in Division 5. The Cougars have won six state championships in the past nine seasons. Both teams are 1-0 in the OK Black Conference so far. “Catholic is always Catholic,” Thornapple Kellogg head coach Jeff Dock said. “They play really hard and are really fast on defense. They are more of a run oriented team this year with their QB and RB leading the way.” “The focus is always on the little things and now doing them faster than ever,” he added. Lakewood goes on the road this week in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division to face the 4-0 Portland Raiders who are ranked fourth in the state in Division 4. The Vikings last beat the Raiders in 1963. Portland hasn’t played since lambasting Olivet 35-0 Sept. 12. Illness and injuries forced Ionia to forfeit its contest with the undefeated Raiders last week. Portland is the defending CAAC White champ, and the Raiders knocked off Hastings in the MHSAA Division 4 District Finals a year ago. The Hastings varsity football team looks to stay perfect in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference this week traveling to Battle Creek to take on Pennfield. The Panthers, with two wins, have already surpassed their win total fi-om 2024, but they were pushed around by the defending 1-8 champs fi-om Harper Creek in a 44-0 loss last week. After dropping two meetings with the Panthers at the start of their tenure in the 1-8, the Saxons have now won seven in a row against Pennfield. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley are both still chasing their first victory of the sqason. The Delton Kellogg Panthers hope to get that job done on homecoming night as they take on a 2-2 Saugatuck team. Both squads are 0-2 in the Southwestern Ath­ letic Conference Valley Division so far. Maple Valley steps outside ofthe Big 8 Conference for a week to go on the road to face a 1 -3 Hartford team. Both squads were shut out last week and looking to get their offenses humming Friday. Here is a roundup of last week’s local gridiron action... A ♦ Parma Western wiped out a 14-0 Saxon lead, but the Hastings varsity football team rallied for a 19-yard touchdown from Tyler Frazer with 5:37 left in the ballgame and a 22-14 win over the host Panthers. The Saxons improved their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference record to 2-0 and moved to 3-1 overall with the road win in Jackson. Trevin Russell scored on a 76-yard touchdown run a minute into the ballgame to put the Saxons up 6-0. Hastings added a 30-yard touchdown run by Cardale Winebrenner in the second quarter. A two-point pass from Mason Tossava to Spencer Wilkins made it a 14-0 Saxon lead. While the Saxons scored on a couple big spurts in the first half, Parma West­ ern got its first points on a long steady 11-play, 71-yard drive. Parma Western added a four-yard touchdown run from Brody Parrott before the half, and Luke Herrington hit the extra-point to get his team with in 14-7. Jayden Willis scored on a 21-yard touchdown run for the Panthers early in the fourth quarter and a second Herrington extra-point evened the score at 14-14. Neither team turned the ball over, but the Saxon defense thwarted three Panther fourth down conversion attempts. The Panthers did their homework on how they hoped to limit the Saxon offensive attack. “Their linebackers flowed really well and their comers played up and tough on our off tackle play,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “They had a good defensive scheme to slow us down.” Hastings still managed 272 yards rush­ ing in the ballgame, Murphy said Russell and Henry Elzinga both had a really good game on the offensive side. Russell closed r FOOTBALL IB 'TAJ S!* PLAYOFF LOCAL STANDINGS Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Delton Kello «[• w L 1 1 2 4 4 3 3 2 0 0 iNiBBini-8 jnwnic confoience V/ Harper Creek Hastings Marshall Coldwater Pennfield Jackson Northwest Parma Western 3 3 2 3 2 1 1' OK Black f W Grand Rapids Catholic Central Northview Thornapple Kellogg Holland Christian East Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 4 4 3 3 2 0 BIG 8 CONEBfflWE w Quincy Springport Union City Reading Stockbridge Maple Valley Sand Creek 4 4 3 2 1 0 0 L 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 L 0 0 1 1 2 4 L 0 0 1 2 3 4 4 POIHTS 46.25 41.25 27.5 5.25 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE Wins Losses 1 1 1 0 0 0 WnU AREA ACnVITIES CONFBIfflCE WHin w Portland Charlotte Olivet Lakewood Eaton Rapids Lansing Sexton Ionia Lansing Catholic 4 3 3 2 1 1 0 0 soniwmBiN rnunc laNFBiHiCE Lawton Schoolcraft Coloma Galesburg-Augusta Saugatuck Delton Kellogg 3 3 2 2 2 0 1. 0 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 L 1 1 2 2 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 2 2 2 2 1 0 0 CONFERENCE I u 5 t it I ( I WINS 3 3 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 3 3 CONFERENCE LASSES 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE wua LOSSES 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 I 7—£ -T". V * rs I *------- 4 <** <4 I r .c .y 4 X iT?- <* «r* * • *9 I ► sL 1 1 V Sr > a J ► 7 1 /r 1 IB ^4 f r 7 I •l .«* * i X' * ft F I :• . f 'Zj* K>-,: I < .> s.:« >• ,C I Ia f / b /zT fr I > •l - R s I 8» 1 j I 1 , 5- A H.W •^i 4 1 -<z^ IW I i I Ij 4.) ■ r’ f' * 4^ s t i9 r X Is '■ ' X * fM’:' > I ]' ft K .. TA, 9 » i-' b r I p Delton Kellogg junior quarterback Tucker Tack weaves through the Lawton defense on a run during the first half of their SAC Valley bailgame in Delton Friday. « ; *3*< J w I ’ s I . JF v«^ 5-. J 4- X V .... 1 * k< 11 «if? . J"' 1 k IF** , I I 4 the night with 13 rushes for 117 yards. Winebrenner had ten carries for 79 yards and Frazer had ten carries for 45 yards. “Russell really picked his way through the defense on a couple off tackle plays. He is showing to be a patient runner,” Murphy added. Saxon quarterback Mason Tossava was 2-of-2 passing for 14 yards with Russell and Frazer each catching a pass. Defensively, Murphy said Trapper Reigler and Cayden Pettengill played es­ pecially well, and Jack Webb and Colton Denton had a couple key TD-saving tackles on the edge. Pettengill had eight total tackles. . Wilkins had seven, Reigler six and Fraz­ er and Tyce Richardson had five tackles each. Pettengill had two tackles fora loss and Reigler had one. Willis had 20 rushes for the Panthers for 107 yards and a touchdown. Parrott closed the game with 16 carries for 83 yards. All five Lincoln Levy pass attempts fell incomplete for Western. ! The student section was loud and proud long enough to cheer “I believe that we have scored! I believe that we have scored!” And the Panthers kept on playing ’til the end. Some late success wasift enough as the Delton Kellogg varsity football team fell 42-13 to visiting Lawton in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division opener Friday. The Blue Devils led 28-0 at the half and upped their lead to 42-0 before Delton Kellogg got fourth quarter touchdown runs from senior running back David Cheftchuk and junior quarterback Tucker Tack. Panther junior Alec Sinkler recovered an onside kick to give his team the chance to end the ballgame with back-to-back touchdown drives. Cheftuck scored on a four-yard run with 4:44 to go in the football game. The ex­ tra-point kick from senior teammate Gabe Smoczynski was good. The successful onside kick eventually led to a six-yard TD run by Tack as time expired. Those final drives were set up by some hard running fi-om junior running back Menden Phillips, after sophomore Ma­ son Ferris, Tack and senior Lassa Lokau carried much ofthe rushing load early on. Phillips closed the night with a team high 10 carries for 46 yards. Tack was O-of-6 passing the ball, and Lawton wrestled two interceptions away from Delton Kellogg receivers in the first half. Tyler McCartney pulled a ball away from Panther receiver Elijah Offringa and not long after Dillon Carlson went up high with the Panthers’ Cristian Rojas for a ball and batted the ball up a couple of times before finally securing the INT. Blue Devil senior speedster Greyson Burrous rushed for 34-yard, 24-yard and 60-yard touchdowns in the first quarter, and senior quarterback Brady Quick tossed a ten-yard TD pass to senior team­ mate Caiden Mitchell before the break. Quick added a 17-yard touchdown run on the Blue Devils’ first drive of the sec­ ond half. Senior Caiden Mitchell tacked on a 27-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter for Lawton’s final score. Burrous was the Southwestern Athletic Conference champion and a state medalist in the 100-yard dash and the 200-yard dash last spring for the Blue Devil varsity boys’ track and field team. He flew to a personal record time of 10.94 seconds in the prelim’s of the 100 at the SAC Cham­ pionships last May. He closed his night with nine rushes for 104 yards. “When you get a kid that runs a 10.94 100 it is just tough,” coach Smith said. “We have a couple kids that are just about as quick, but when he pulls away he pulls away. We knew if we didn’t bottle him up and contain him and get him early we were going to have that problem. Sadly, he proved us right a few times.” The Blue Devils rushed 34 times as a team for 294 yards and had 79 yards pass­ ing as well. Quick was 3-for-4 throwing the football for 66 yards, and he rushed six times for 75 yards. Burrous was faster than anybody else on ±e field, but as a whole ±e Blue Devils were bigger, faster and stronger across much ofthe field than their Panther counterparts. “We have kind of talked about that program wide,” Smith said. “A lot of the games we’re losing right now, we’re losing January through June. We’ve got to get in the weight room. We have got to figure that out. That is a school-wide issue. “Our kids kept battling. We have asked them to learn a new offense and a new defense this year. We’re taking steps every week. It’s just hard to get ^em to see that when the score is the way it has been. They stayed with it. They stayed ±e course. We had a tendency last year a little bit that once our daubers get down theyjust stay down. I saw some resiliency. They wanted to continue to fight for each other. The ones that were out were rooting for the twos. That is a big positive step.” The Delton Kellogg defense did manage to keep Burrous bottled up on a couple runs late in the first half inside the Panther ten-yard-line. The Panthers then stuffed Mitchell on a fourth down run from the two-yard-line to prevent a Blue Devil score. J i , k > RiHlv J J r .a?- . ■F' . t j o i4 Jt w ■ * •* rfl* 1 I I p« Vi I I I i ♦ F t , I IF' J I I I ■ *1 I # -F’ 41 1 w I .z I c— f - , er-'; 1’-^ . I 1 ___ ■.' J wU cc^' 5 JC i11 -R A* *f. { 1 •, ' •X ’ I *1 * *; ir 1 (• r ■• t J /•••Ij • I* ill; ir< J J I’-* 7*^ r-l .4 . 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The Thomapple Kellogg varsity foot­ ball team opened OK Black Conference play with a 42-6 win over Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids Friday, Sept. 19. “The O-line has been doing a nice job, TK head coach Jeff Docks said. “Jacob Welch, Brody Hammer, Abram Dutcher, Isaac Fleischmann, Adam Lozada and Logan Goggins - ±ey all play really hard. We are undersized, but come off the ball and get after it.” That line helped five difTerent guys rush for touchdowns against the Bengals. Debo Robinson led the way for the TK backs with ten rushes for 73 yards and two scores. He scored on a pair of four-yard runs in the second quarter. Malachi VanEngen, Jackson Smith, Micah Dock and Maddox VanEngen each scored once for TK. Malachi had six rushes for 58 yards and got the scoring started with a 12-yard TD run in the first quarter. Smith upped the TK lead with a one-yard TD run in the first. The TK lead grew to 35-09 at the half with Robinson’s two TD runs and a 13-yardTD run by the quarterback Micah Dock in the second. Maddox VanEngen capped the scoring with a 20-yardTD run in the third quarter. Trojan kicker Mason Chivis was a perfect six-for-six on extra-point kicks. The Trojans amassed 323 yards of offense ind the game while limiting the Bengals to just 42 offensive yards and three first downs. Passing the ball, Micah Dock was 2-of-2 for 32 yards. Cam Peter, Elliott Neff and Lucas Ploeg had one 4'KErs^ r • 4 fTOb M A 4r ftb .‘t * * rt.i 4 w, F I*. f'Tni I ' fi ' .. * .* d 'T / i k t 1 I “T-.^4 — l*v - • <1 )» ' * ■ Hfi ; I } » I fc. f ! I I Il ^d i i 1 I I I I- Tt I a< ilZi li. t i '■M* h I • fr. # ■ (ii, I I k > '< r I : : r.. * H&i r tl I I . I- k u « f J *1 -1 J 4 > * '• 1 ' >i ''' vl a « 9 I •>. s > I I 4J - § , u‘ » I I sn. ,w #•« * j < ; < ; < WU" tft r I i• • liH e jj:'! -IXw I 1 5 4B*7 I' IHn I L■ K il/' I r. .1 yi ( I i! fX I • • 11 J ' • 4 I . 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Wne 2 ) 9 b... 1 >- > 1 *«r ** hS .JML ** 'k - i* Il • \ *# K tf X oELTUj^ 3 'll' * c * «* J 1 fl 9^ fllb * 4 & * L Continued from previous page ♦ I*. w ir t I I 'iqu tj I I bne .701 . . 'L « ** > r f? -hii ■ . •A. / I • > > •4 - K I * ■/JC *s r m.. ’'«F . 1 * 4, reception each. Zeke Webster came on and completed his only pass attempt for TK, for 24 yards to Peter. Robinson Maddox VanEngen, Peter and Ploeg each had one tackle for loss for the TK defense. Goggins was in for four tackle assists. Ploeg, Eldridge and Zayne Whitmore had one tackle and three assists each on the defensive side. Blake Bossenberger had three assists too. “The good ±ing is we got a lot of kids quality playing time,” coach Dock said. “Overall, we played well on both sides of the ball.” Lakewood 35, Eaton Rapids 13 The Lakewood varsity football team scored its first Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win of the season Friday at Eaton Rapids. The Vikings took a 35-13 win over the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds, spoiling the Greyhounds’ homecoming night. It’s the second straight win over the Eaton Rapids team for the Vikings. Viking senior Carter Stewart had 20 rushes for 147 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Lakewood attack. Junior Mi­ chael Goodemoot rushed for 141 yards on 21 carries and scored a touchdown, and quarterback Max Thrun rushed for a pair of touchdowns. Keegan Gochenour tossed a pair of touchdown passes for the Greyhounds, one to Brayden McGuirt and one to Connor Nofike. Stewart opened the scoring for the Vikings with a four-yard touchdown run and he added a nine-yard TD run later on. Thrun had TD runs of four yards and five yards. The Greyhounds answered Stewart’s opening TD with McGuirt’s TD recep­ tion, but the Vikings held on to a 7-6 lead with the Greyhounds’ extra-point attempt was unsuccessful. Lakewood eventually stretched its lead to 35-6, getting a late four-yard TD run from Goodemoot, before ±e Greyhounds found the end zone again. Brady Makley led the Lakewood de­ fense with seven tackles and sophomore Owen Smith had an interception, Stockbridge 35, Maple Valley 0 The Springport defense tallied its third shut out of the season as the Spartans celebrated homecoming with a 35-0 win over the visiting Maple Valley varsity football team Friday. The Spartans scored 21 points over a span of about five minutes in the second quarter to build a 28-0 lead at the inter­ mission. Kayden Woymae scored his team’s final three touchdowns including a twoyard rushing TD with 3:17 to go before the half and then on a one-yard TD run S>i nK w k i K‘ / 1 Uk I f i i 'r J(' . Ji M I 4 I 4 « I I V «M»r A r*. .'''''J ' gj T fl k fl no I I ( fl; • I k“4 ' *4 I s '4 ..i, •T’ #* S. »vr * K 1.5 I I 1 J MT* — *! 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Parma Western and Marshall also open conference play listed among those honorees in the coaches’ poll. 2-V}3 i i t. * I 4 ■M I S*.-. Delton Kellogg receiver Cristian Rojas (31) and Lawton defensive back Dillon Carlson go up after a DK pass during the first half of their SAC Valley ballgame in Delton Friday. After a couple bobbles, Carlson picked off the pass. Photos by Brett GOONLINETOHASTINGSBANNER.COM with 1:24 to play in the first half. He tacked on a ten-yard TD run three and a half minutes into ±e second half. springport got the game’s first points ‘ on a one-yard touchdown run by Gibson Overweg. Easton Merrill scored on a two-yard TD run wi± 6:28 to go in the first half. The Spartans moved to 4-0 overall this season and 2-0 in the Big Conference with the win. Overweg was 4-of-7 passing in the game for 87 yards. Woymae led the Spartan rushing attack with 18 carries for 109 yards. Springport had 230 yards on the ground as a team. Merrill had nine carries for 69 yards. The Lion offense was powered by Tyrese Robinson El who had 12 rushes for 53 yards. Dayton Hillard added 13 carries for 37 yards. Lion quarterbacks Eli Wright and Darren Carpenter couldn’t get much going with the passing game as they were combined 2-for-1 1 for 11 yards. Wright was intercepted once. Nolan Hoefler led the Maple Valley defense with 12 tackles. Robinson EI had ten tackles and a sack. Kaiden Meyers added nine tackles and a sack and Merrill had nine tackles. Wright recorded two sacks on defense. The Lions fall to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the conference with the loss. 4 ^1 J ’ - t’‘'4 wa I.<44 ’ i fr »* rf I* « ' -J* a^p 1 b Il V it : •i*’ S»’ ' r •> ■ IV.A 4 w * * ’ **• •> 4» P' I Jiai r% ■4 V ; T■ ■ •F*” > J i. *rT> - w * I I J r > / » - < k % I 1 b IP «r • h • -r . I Ci’ t « A'' / ' * * I BSWjS 44 > w* □ A •(: •A ». * A. r I >> '<U. 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I’ltdO’ Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 BANNER VOL. 171, NO. 40 oh^ .014 ,rxf .jov HMS STUDENTS ENJOY NEW FLEET OF GRANT-FUNDED 3D PRINTERS 4* 1 TODAY'S EDITION '4 I. 4 K INSIDE - I • X* House bills would restore local control over ‘green’ energy projects iMd eauoH f I WeitflflBM stflMd i I k J -8cq lavo stiXfid aril sliriW xagfaud Miz wsn bTo sgaz baXBounoh efirf d£-££0£ lOl to liiaq fi .esfiilbesri Jnaooi aauoH nsstrioiM sdJ ni sHrd bluoa aynlfiJnssnqsM to Mvo loitnoa kaol autesi bdlko’02 YjiOTs •^sagg bniw BB riauE ^ztoaioiq I I I X 1 i 1 I u u> 4I ( .EffTU^ UlOE bB£ TOJfi fieooH ballounoa-nBarldflqd^l sriT nriaiffw ^£01^ HH fwEEcq J joA OTfckfl /l^hoBlta bhjow Miqowt 3flrJ6a .TeT< auh wiiw ,£££ id8S!9^1 0131 anoa floildagdl lo so itiooBidG awriw ,31flO823lB32 sdtni .'^09QiMlB9a«ano B fl J39 retifil I y I < :nl iB.adl ffupn The two House bills have received the support of the Michigan Township Association. “We do not feel that PA 233 was nec­ essary - as evidenced by the fact that we believe there are multiple develop­ ments where the developers are work­ ing with the local communities,” said Jenn Fiedler, MTA communications director. “MTA supports House Bills 4027 and 4028, which were passed by the House in May and would return true local control over siting for largescale renewable energy facilities to Michigan’s communities,” Fiedler added. “And while we are supportive of the Senate taking up the bills, we do not anticipate that this will happen.” PA 233 was passed and Staff Writer signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023 While the battle over pas­ and laid out new statewide sage of a new state budget clean energy standards, for 2025-26 has dominated requiring 80% clean energy recent headlines, a pair of by 2035 and 100% by 2040. bills in the Michigan House The law allows developers of Representatives could Rep. Gina to petition the state if town­ restore local control over Johnsen ships or counties try to pre­ so-called “green” energy vent landowners from using projects, such as wind gener­ their land for a renewable energy projator and solar farms. ect. It also grants the Michigan Public The Republican-controlled House Service Commission with authority passed HB 4027 and 4028, which to grant permits if a local government would effectively repeal Public Act fails to adopt a compatible renewable 233, earlier this year. But the two piec­ energy ordinance or denies a permit es of legislation continue to languish for an application that meets state in the state Senate, where Democrats requirements. maintain a one-seat majority. I t laJiiW HbI2 BhiO .q@R oeerKtob Dennis Mansfield I Despite a lack of movement in the Senate, state Rep. Gina Johnsen, R-Portland, a co-sponsor of the two House bills, said the legislation is still “alive and well,” though she also doubts Democrats in the Senate will bring the issue to a vote anytime soon. “The Democrats don’t want local control,” said Johnsen, who represents the House’s 78th District. “They want the (state) mandates. “But, we still had to try.” And, Johnsen said the bills could still have a future, depending on the 2026 election cycle, with Whitmer being unable to run for a third term due to term limits. I See ENERGY on 3 < I I VBq >0} yJiO islte 32AH Ttofid toelloo 0} gnillBl aiBllob bnul pniXnia City agrees to pay back HASS after failing to collect sinking fund dollars YAC tackles volunteer landscaping project Molly Macleod Editor Hunter McLaren Contributing Writer The City of Hastings entered an interlocal agreement with Hastings Area School System this, week to pay back sinking fund dollars after city staff were made aware last month of a tax error. Hastings City Council members approved the agreement at a special meeting Moi^ay, Sept. 29. “There was an ror (±at) occurred, resulting in the school sinkii fund millage not being collected in the winter ’24 tax bills,” explained Hastings City Manager Sarah Moyer-Cale on Monday. “So, to correct for that, this agreement would allow us to tax that amount on the upcoming winter tax bill to make up for that.” According to Moyer-Cale, the city failed to collect on HASS’s previously authorized sinking fund millage of .9481 mills on its winter 2024 tax bills. Moyer-Cale said the district needs those missing funds, amounting to $246,520.42, before the city’s board of review can meet in December to officially correct the error. The interlocal agreement approved on Monday will advance the nearly $250,000 amount to HASS in October. “We would advance the school the amount of money that we will be collecting (in the upcoming winter tax bills). And once that’s been billed and collected, we will retain that amount. And if the school gets delinquent taxes, they will send that over to us to make us whole for that amount,” said Moyer-Cale. The interlocal agreement between the district and the city will lay out how the funds will be collected and dispersed, Moyer-Cale said. The move by the city comes as lawmakers in Lansing still debate a budget. After a brief, onehour state government shutdown early Wednesday morning, lawmakers passed an eight-day stopgap funding bill to keep the lights on for another week as lawmakers continue debate. Districts across the state are expected to receive A group of Barry County student volunteers gave a local elementary school a facelift this weekend. Members of the Youth Ad­ visory Council spent their Saturday cutting brush and shoveling rocks near the front entrance of Fuller Street El­ ementary in Nashville. The landscaping near the front door had become overgrown and needed attention. Emma Weeber, a Thomapple Kellogg junior, said the group lended a helping hand to the school simply because they saw an opportunity to make a difference. “I didn’t have any plans to­ day, so I just thought I might as well,” Weeber said. “Might as well leave somewhere better than you found it if you were just going to not do anything.” A Barry Community Foun­ dation program, the YAC is a group ofBarry County students who volunteer for several com­ munity service and fiindraising projects throughout the year. YAC students volunteer at local organizations like Thor­ napple Manor and The Shack in Delton, and many of their projects are directed by the students. 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Keep it here. 7 PAGE 11 > J3 ■ J iaO| SHOP LOCAL r S s’ 1- (t £ 1 L SUBSCRIBE w ■n "RPT X r: 4 y. £ s C/3 9* A I AM / r ■ ' I? * I I f .A § I IB _W 565 n’ - i ‘X- • <; M * -t' 74 P.JS Jl ♦ • I ♦ ♦ < ♦ f * 7 r -( 4 ■ .A 9 I > ) I r: I. w Xj / 48 " IS.* I «< I « 1 .u J 1 I k X. "V. i F/ 12 ' k LO31O^P92 Group * « THE HASTINGS BANNER Hastings Public Library 227 E Stale Street Hastings Ml 49058 •aIL- k V SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 X * INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. YDUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE F ar 4 1^' V. TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM 4WI A I r* A. f 4 • -M*. L 5. a. V..— �1 « 2 Thursday, October 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwvr.HastingsBanner.com rr - Local collector looks to the past in museum preview H-'' s’ DID YOU SEE? Hastings native Terry Dennison went on tour this summer, lecturing at local libraries ahead of the opening of his new art museum, “Just Off Broadway.” Last week, Dennison slopped at his home library in Hastings, giving attendees a glimpse into the past. Dejinispn .owns/a coU^piiQji p fine art, crystal, arid ”mo vie nlefnorabilia. ' His movie memorabilia collection in­ cludes items from legendary films such as “White Christmas” (1952), starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, “On the Town” (1949) starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, and “Easter Parade” (1948) starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Dennison is a native of Hastings and a former world geography teacher for 31 years. He said his real passion is Holly­ wood. While he knows all the big names and has collected memorabilia of them, he also focuses on the lesser-known, the minor character actors and entertainers many may not recognize including danc­ er Vera-Ellen (one of Dennison’s all-time favorites), Rand Brooks, Jan Clayton, Betty Lynn and Maria Pavan. The museum’s location is on 220 W. Colfax St in Hastings, but it is set “Just Off Broadway” south of downtown Hastings. “I tell people I’ve been living ‘Just Off Broadway' for years,” said Denni­ son. “So, the name for the museum was meant to be.” Dennison is taking donations for the u ’r Ife ' W{Ak ad >* t,; i » *to 1 5^»: 1 tovfi I k 9f tJ f9 1 t I e ■ I * I 1$ 1 I 5 1 I 1 1 POLLINATION GARDEN 1 sr I Barry County Operation Pollination mem­ bers and supporters gathered this week on Tuesday, Sept. 30, for a ribbon-cutting at the county’s newest pollination garden, located at the corner of Broadway and Court Street in Hastings. The native plant garden will give pollinators a place to rest and fuel up while buzzing about the city. Operation Pollination is a worldwide effort led by Rotary International to increase pollinators’ declining populations. Efforts are focused on expand­ ing and improving native habitats on public and private lands and educating community members about the critical role pollinators play in the environment. This initiative was adopted in Barry County in 2022, led by the Hastings Rotary Club, Operation Pollination members thanked Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, the Barry Community Foundation and Hastings Rotary for helping make the pollination garden a reality. Courtesy photo Hastings native Terry Dennison (left) went on the road this summer, previewing his upcoming museum. “Just Off Broadway." at libraries across West Michigan. Here, Dennison lectures visitors at the Hastings Public Library last week, discussing stars including George Chakiris, Marge Champion, and his favorite star, Vera-Ellen. Courtesy photo museum at GoFundMe.com. The donations will go toward opera­ tional costs. An opening date for the muse­ um has not yet been announced. Beginning in July 2025, Denni­ son began a lecture series at many libraries in West Michigan. He lectured about his historic Holly­ wood collection of memorabilia r and how the costumes shaped his life. The lecture tour began in Marshall and made stops in Rich­ land, Coldwater and Galesburg. According to Dennison, Just Off Broadway will be a one-of-akind, cultural destination in Hast­ ings, which will immerse visitors in the artistic and cultural tapestry MM of the 20th century. ( I . I f Z' I f I I > I- 4 .z I 4 « > I v.-* 9 I I 'in. 1 4k -1/ < I t s ’ • I Kn>- ■: h : r. i I t r ► 1' I I ’ it: J •.) '* . :1 ) li i ’i t I ' .... 4 1! I I A I I i I k LPS committee examines data points supporting streamlining ' I b 1 I • *•* i t district’s Central Office. If the LECC were to be closed, grade levels would be shifted to the district’s three other schools. District officials have estimated that closing the school would save the district $100,000 annually in mainte­ nance costs. According to Friday’s discussions, one of the benefits of the streamlining plan would be the reduction of lengthy bus rides for some students. Overall, some ride times would be reduced thanks to the elimination of buses hav­ ing to include the LECC in their routed. Cunently, McArthur said some students are on buses for as long as 80 minutes before reaching their destination. “That’s crazy, especially for the little ones,” McArthur said. “If you’re right on top of a school, you don’t care,” he added. “(But) it’s the people in the outlying areas that care.” McArthur said one goal of any plan to streamline district facilities from See STREAMLINING on 4 Staff Writer A three-member ad-hoc committee started to discuss the finer points of a “streamlining” plan that could lead to the closure of one of Lakewood Public Schools’ current educational facilities. The committee, which includes board of education members David Burd, Alisha De Walt and Adam McAr­ thur, as well as Superintendent Jodi Duits, met for a second time on Friday, Sept. 26, at ±e district’s administrative offices in Woodland. During the two-hour meeting, committee members discussed “data points,” such as bussing routes and schedules, utility and maintenance costs, enrollment trends, building uti­ lization rates, previous survey results and potential next steps. The committee was formed by the LPS board at its Sept. 8 meeting and charged to look at potential plans to close the Woodland school build­ ing, which was opened in 1924 and now serves as the Lakewood Early Childhood Center and is home to the ^r- I. f ( I r Dennis Mansfield . r iii^ ,1 I X I ia»r 1 1 ■9 I y t I 4t 2 iI ^•.4**>«•»»* MA •fc i I A 1u^ I t! .*1 ' f ' < * ±fi. ."4 %4 I f I ) r t ’M I h I t a V’ -.6^ aA I I i; f '3- 4 s ■f t! < A «A «* 0 t 4 .u >r '1 f i I 14 Zi 1 - li I • *• r » ! 2 fl !■» Ji te*-- r * 4 r* 9 t ’7' J From left to right, YAC students Anna Rose and Aiden Oliver, Hastings seniors; Emma Weeber, Marissa Rowley, Katie Scobey, Jacob Koster. Meghan Skidmore, Thornapple Kellogg juniors; Thomas Poll, TK senior and Henry Poll, TK freshman Photos by Hunter McLaren .lt’« 4 m >♦ 5 < i’ * ♦ ? I :a fi 5 4• '1 b4u I V a • « f J 3t A '4. I• r-** * , e 1 < i ••5 i T etA^^**v' ■Ji f I f s -r I b 1. < ‘I A f ff I V■A * r V C4 J 4* * A X t'. 4 I 73- J fl - r t I 1? t * k •ft I I y » i. **. i 'S . ^^2S2:' ?aBI .' -f ’■i **' 's^ > '-i ••5>_ xffr I 1 I » tote .IS 4 X W3 It I Mfl u* 1 t « t * ‘*1 ■ ■* k-' .<Vx «?f? Ite T •n < > e 7 1 -.1. THE MOST JRUSTED NAME IN R0PF1M6 It . . r >• >*** < w J y .•> ' - « T . h |A« ► V 4I I * .w^ .T-'. M • to to. K SMB T' _ < -1 SHERRIFF GOS LIN * 4 •t ■ • ■■ > r>-;' ♦ te t ... •••< • <>k « > w*.. « * r-... * • *_ V Us 1— > • .♦ * . .t.> , w ' -** ■ t- te to ► ■<=» .b *-to te.^ ' to -• > 4• 1 *, « s *7 "t A"« 4 1^ * > to to* •*- I .'■r. w J fix Hfc;^ Students left the school with a fresh, new look. Courtesy photo 4 { R• J VOLUNTEER te * « ^9% . •* 4» •V . pS »» I >• • 1 ! e* T f* » Continued from Page 1 -r: I, 1 ’t WO u I u ^4 YAC students will be doing their annual “Roof Sit” in downtown Hastings Oct. 18, with this year’s raised funds going to the Barry County Humane Society. The YAC meets 1 p.m. every third Sunday of the month at the Barry County Enrichment Center and welcomes new student members 13 or older. e :>Sj 'A •>< »- I •l > a L* .«.sSS > 4 -£3 V II ’E > K f? 4 4------ 1 t /.i> rrj 4 'iCa 1 I'S^ I ?? k 4. a * 4 r * p < I I I*. jr bl • } X S.* r j )i I s t I ta > e I r5g:i_ a w,-’ : A I. Brush near the entrance of the school was overgrown and in need of attention. . I I ► I 9 O’ WUwL.. «• ' .| st ^4 V * ¥ |i^ t «** v>V k. V 'A k •l -■b: 4 t; u I r ' . ’ L’ L '1 f xa'M ■_ • k ah p. r Courtesy photo I > I I V * I ( THE HASTINGS BANNER I ?• I 1 1 1351 N M-43 Hwy. 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County commissioners eliminate COW meetings this quarter •l V* I •b I f t 1 I i I I ^3= .f- \ < I J •st I B Uij V 1 .*^'j . f . 4 L f I 4 K £ 1^' -r Molly Macleod Mi -4 4 * . 4. / I ' 3 1 .;j' L > M f $ Ma V 4^ 5 lb a k ■■'fe 1 4S>r .p li> I t 1 I I f 4 * I r i t p i X X. >■ h ( It I "b J 1 'i ‘ krfc 1:^ z I .z 1 K I h J liK f Fl ^.1 ..•? .•9* « r I Ml —T $ r A wfc Hastings Middle School manufacturing camp students test out the school’s new Prusa MK4S printers this summer. Courtesy photo ? j A' 4 * -1.; ’'no ■ru Wk* \ ijl vl J I b g ? J. I •. k Fm J HMS students enjoy new fleet of grant-funded 3D printers •t» ib .*1 • H'>. f V * A & is '•IS K ^Ij^’ ■• ¥• f ic: I *09 >♦ i $• •v f Molly Macleod Editor Students at Hastings Middle School are seeing their ideas come to life after grant funding helped replace the school’s fleet of 3D printers. HMS Innovation and Design teacher William Renner said the new 3D printers went on their maiden voyages this sum­ mer al HMS’ manufacturing and coding camps, open to HMS and Hastings ele­ mentary students. Renner said his Innovation and Design students assembled two new 3D printers purchased as kits. The students also up­ graded three existing printers to match the specs of the new printers. “The new 3D printers were made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Barry Community Foundation, spe­ cifically through the Wilson H. Craig, Jr. Fund,” said Renner. “This funding allowed Hastings Middle School to upgrade three of our existing printers to the advanced Prusa MK4S models. These upgrades have enhanced the quality, reli­ ability and capabilities ofour 3D printing program, giving students the tools they need to explore more complex projects, leam from trial and error and develop hands-on skills in design, engineering and manufacturing.” Renner said additional grant funding from Calhoun Intermediate School Dis­ trict and SparkForce helped upgrade the entire fleet. “We were able to redo all our 3D print­ ers. Stuff that would have taken 20 hours on our old printers, we’re now done with that in under four hours,” Renner said. Not only do the new-and-improved machines save time in the printing pro­ cess, but they also save time by eliminat- a k 4 *1 r.if ■■ • t fh vj; >« I A I ■'1 r i ft. •si r. I0 • ;■ ( ■Ir- I 'ik: I ‘I 4 . A I • u. I r* ./ j T J fj'i' f I i J ’V . -“?r < h tJ * J I <4 lit 4l ' I fiiJ l£ IL" 10 I' b ’S .s. I .. rr Vi » t r fl 1 II V 1 *v* . 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State aid dollars are critical for compensating teachers and staff, main­ taining class sizes and student support services, operating buses, supplying classrooms and funding academic pro­ grams, arts, athletics and activities. “Our schools cannot operate indefi­ nitely without these resources, or the confidence that they will be available,” the superintendents wrote in a letter to the community last month. The superintendents urged commu- NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES 218 E. State St.. Hastings • .i 945-9673 <. 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Much of the budget is still uncertain, waiting on final numbers from the state to come in. The district’s general fund expenditures are pro­ jected at $35,267,043 for the 2025-26 school year, with $34,294,237 in rev­ enues. That leaves the general fund’s fund balance at $2,336,440. Though the HASS budget passed unanimously in June, board members expressed fhistration with the district’s shrinking fund balance in the wake of disappearing COVID funds and drop­ ping enrollment numbers. The board is making efforts to put the district back in stable financial standings. THE HASTINGS I T Th^'City of Hastings agreed to pay Hastings Area School System an advance of nearly $250,000 after failing to collect the district’s sinking fund millage in the winter 2024 tax bills. File photo •■b I ■r< GO ONLINE TO HASTiNGSBANNER.COM Monday at 5 p.m. I ' I** Cordelio Power is moving forward with plans for its Tupper Lake Wind Generation Project in neigh­ boring Ionia County. According to Cordelio officials, plans call for construction on the wind farm to start in the third quarter of 2027, with the project becoming operable in late 2028. The Tupper Lake project is pro­ jected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 - depending on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa and Berlin townships. Two other townships - Orange and Boston townships - have been dropped from the project. Despite the ability to appeal directly to the MPSC, Cordelio officials have repeatedly stated their intent to work with town­ ships, such as Odessa Township, that previously passed clean ener­ gy ordinances. 1 I c “Absolutely, absolutely,” Johnsen said. “If we can get the Senate and governor’s seat, we can fix all this. That’s why elections matter. “Demand local control,” she added. “I’m fully in support of giving control back to local gov­ ernment.” It’s unknown whether the bills, if signed into law, would have any impact on ongoing clean energy developments in Barry and Ionia counties. While complying with a Barry County ordinance, Consumers Energy is currently in the process of constructing the Spring Creek solar fann in Johnstown Township. The initiative, which is projected to generate 140 megawatts of power, is being built on 1,500 acres of for­ mer farmland and is scheduled to become operational in 2026. Meanwhile, Canadian-based k ! I ’ ^l«L T I -fcf'J-s '^U ,k I! z a. ing machine errors. One error in printing can set back a 3D printing project by hours, if not days, on the old machines. “We were able to utilize them, just because of the time savings with them, how much faster they are, how much more accurate they are, we were able to use them with both the manufacturing summer camp and the elementary coding camp,” Renner said. Renner said his manufacturing camp students used the printers to create pegboard games. The elementary coding camp students made key chains. “The opportunity to design unique key chains and then bringing them to life was such a unique opportunity for the campers and the counselors,” said Southeastern Elementary School teach­ er Jessica Fleis, who leads the summer school program. “We enjoyed this leam• • mg experience. Renner said his Innovation and De­ sign students enjoyed upgrading the old printers. “It was very cool because the techni­ cality of how to take the printer apart, especially the ones that had to go all the way down to their frames and be rebuilt — the amount of knowledge gained by the students was very impressive, be­ cause as they were taking it apart, they started thinking about how it worked. And then they assembled it with all the new parts,” Renner said. Though the new printers look similar to their older predecessors, Renner said they operate very differently. “It’s kind of like when you get off your first little kid, 10-speed bike and you get on your first adult bicycle and think, T can’t believe I thought that thing was a nice ride,”’ Renner said. Editor With the fourth quarter of 2025 officially underway as ofOct. 1, the Barn' County Board of Commis­ sioners has entered a trial period in which the board will eliminate its Committee ofthe Whole meetings. Commissioners voted at the Tuesday, Aug. 26, regular meeting to eliminate COW meetings in the fourth quarter of 2025. Com­ missioners’ business will now be relegated to two meetings a month, instead of two COW meetings and two Board of Commissioners’ meetings. We have had discussions probably almost as long as I’ve been a commissioner about why we do the things that we do with a COW meeting to debate things in a little more detail and then refer them to ourselves for the BOC the following week — and those BOC meetings are fairly quick, usually,” said Board Chair Dave Jackson in August. The board will only have two BOC meetings, and no COW meetings, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month on a trial basis throughout this quarter. At the end of ±e 90-day trial period, in January, commissioners will reflect and decide whether to rein­ state the COWs or continue with the BOC-only meeting structure. The board unanimously voted in August to adopt the 90-day trial. Some citizens expressed concerns during public comment that elim­ inating COW meetings could re­ duce opportunities for constituents to meet wi± their representatives and have their voices heard. Jackson said commissioners should be aware that there will like­ ly be special meetings called, when needed, on days that would usually be reserved for COW meetings. The next BOC meeting is sched­ uled for Tuesday, Oct. 14, al 9 a.m. Meetings are held in the mezzanine at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. I �9 T 1 ir ri' / ■ 4 I -H r h: » 9 4 Thursday, October 2, 2025 Xl.r 0/ If^’' M THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com .s .?* bl» s s_ - Local Elks Club uses grant to help support pantries, shelter •X K. fek t Jx X c * w r‘ ' fl t3 The members of the Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965 are utilizing a S3,5OO “Gratitude Grant” to support local pantries and a domestic violence shelter. According to an announcement by the local service organization, the Underground Pantry, established by veteran Jon Nash, serves more than 200 residents weekly by providing items not eligible for purchase using Michigan’s Bridge Card. Both the Barry County Department of Health and Human Services and the Barry County Community Mental i •/ - .V ‘.r z J 1 4' 4 '• I >' T' f tr 1*1 >1 t Health Authority offer pantries for their clients, providing household and personal care items that are not covered by the state bridge card. Also, BCC Mental Health distrib­ utes “Dignity Bags” to the area’s homeless population, including vet­ erans. Elks Club officials stated part of the grant was used to construct a pri­ vacy fence for Green Gables Haven Community Shelter and provide gas cards for residents seeking housing solutions or employment. — DM : .if i”- 5 I I 'K> i J V‘ I / > • '- , TT-^ f 4 i J ir'.' 4 I• I 1 1. 3^' / / . r * I aJr I I I •% I''" j"; T 1 r I ..r < •' 1 ’ •> b I I I .4 * T I I I • r 1 * ki' Lake Odessa Village Council members will meet as a Committee of the Whole for a study session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to discuss the village's ongoing search for new. full-time manager and the DDA's proposed expansion of its tax increment financing plan, or TIF. File photo r 1 •l 1 I I Lake Odessa officials schedule ‘Committee of the Whole,’ DDA special meeting Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The upcoming meeting schedule at the Page Memorial Building in the Vil­ lage of Lake Odessa just got a little bit busier, with the recent scheduling of a “Committee of the Whole” meeting of the Lake Odessa Village Council and a special meeting for the village’s Down­ town Development Authority board. According to posts on the village website, council members will meet as a Committee of the Whole for a study session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to discuss the village’s ongoing search for new, full-time manager and the DDA’s proposed expansion of its tax increment financing plan, or TIF. Village council members approved the formation of an ad-hoc committee for the purpose of creating an updated job posting at their regular meeting Sept. 15, while agreeing to start a fourth consecutive hiring search for a new top administrator. The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023, when council members agreed to a < In loving Memory of Keith Meaney I 11/6/46 -10/2/10 % -K • >.• 1 J 1 u. *1 X4 ■ 41 separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than seven months after Geiger accepted the job in May of that year. The council has conducted a trio of hiring searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. During the most recent search this summer, three different finalists - including two current village employees - withdrew their names from consideration after receiving job offers. Just a week after the study session, the DDA board is adding to the upcoming meeting slate with a special meeting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to again discuss the proposed 2025 TIF plan. The special meeting will be the third recent gathering to focus on the DDA’s plans to expand its boundaries, effectively creating a second TIF district. The council and DDA board held a joint informational meeting on Sept. 4, with the council then hosting a public hearing on the DDA plan, as well as a proposed ordinance amendment, at its Sept. 15 meeting. The amendment, if approved by the village council, would eliminate a sunset provision in the 2005 ordinance that established the DDAthat would dissolve the authority at the end of this year. And, yet another public hearing on the new TIF plan and ordinance amendment is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 17. To view documents on the proposed development plan and boundary adjust­ ment, as well as a schedule of upcoming village meetings, persons may visit the Village of Lake Odessa website at lakeodessa.org. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. IP I 5 X Memory is a lovely lane, Where hearts are ever true, A lane we so often travel down, Because it leads to you. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. • II f Missing you, Gloria Matt-Piper Andrew~Mel*Amelia~Emma Jerrod-Mel-Jackson-Hannah VIEV^ Group I HHS to host annual marching band invite on Oct. 4 Hastings High School will play host to the 34th annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 4. The event, sponsored by Bennett Travel, is set to feature 17 marching bands from across southwest Mich­ igan, with performances beginning at 3 p.m. on Oct. 4 and a new band displaying its talents every 15 minutes. “We are thrilled and honored to welcome so many talented groups to our competition this year,” said HHS’ newest band director, Caleb Piersma. “The Hastings Marching Band Invita­ tional has a reputation for hospitality and flawless organization, and we look forward to continuing that tradition.” >r d Pa . « * •z '.Jrl A* ’*94* The event, which is open to the public, will include a dinner break at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude with an awards ceremony for Class B, A, and AA bands at 9 p.m. “It’s always a joy to see such a wide variety of bands come together to showcase their hard work and talent,” added Hastings veteran band director Jen Ewers. “This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable experience for performers and audiences alike.” Tickets for the annual invite are $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $5 for students (kindergarten through 12th grade). — DM I __ • I h ■ ii : ' f r * . > I• •p** ’’.r Jr i '« » *•>» < J .ifcijn 1 .;r K'r 1, < r> I », » - i.^1 'J / ■ia-: A< I • A •>r’ f I r .1 I / » p 'J d * y* r?' ' ' ■a 5 4» r J' r f. >4’ It I 3b • I t I J . *I rl k 1 k I / I ri t CK^ STREAMLINING however, that some community mem­ bers and parents might oppose a plan to streamline district facilities based on what grade levels are moved to the three remaining schools, believing younger students might be negatively impacted. Duits said a plan could include, third-graders remaining at the Lake­ wood Elementary School, rather than being moved to Lakewood Middle School, and only the eighth grade being moved to LHS. “Maybe that’s a plan, that’s step one,” she said. Burd added that such a plan, includ­ ing a layout where the various grade levels would be located, might address the concerns of some parents and show “we heard you.” “Having a map like that, it’d go a long way,” he said. “If you want to pass a bond in 10 years, you have to start building trust today.” McArthur seemed to agree. “The key piece to this is that long­ term look,” McArthur added. “It needs to include those short-term steps.” Near the end of the Sept. 26 meeting, Burd said the committee still needed to address “the elephant in the room” and get added direction fi’om the full board on whether they should look at a long-term master plan for the district or focus on streamlining - or both. “I feel like we’re doing good work,” he said. “But, at some point, we’re going to veer off in one direction or the other. “I want to make sure we have good direction before we veer off.” Continued from Page 2 four buildings to three should be to get ride times under an hour. “That’s the benefit of it,” DeWalt said. “It’s an important part,” added Burd. “It’s an important part of the messag­ ing.” According to McArthur, reducing ride times might also impact such issues as parents feeling the need to personally drop off children in efforts to avoid long bus rides and parking issues at the high school, with nearly 200 students having been issued parking permits. “It’s part of getting the holistic picture,” he said. “It’s also about bus utilization. It’s a three-dimensional picture.” Like many other districts in Michi­ gan, Duits saidLPS is also facing trends of declining enrollment. While graduating classes at Lake­ wood High School numbered more than 200 in the early 2000s, the number of graduating seniors is now about half that. For 2007-08, the senior class re­ portedly included 221 students. That’s in comparison to the 110 students in the class of 2022-23. “We’re trending down,” Duits said. If current trends hold true, Duits added the utilization rates for the district’s four buildings would drop to less than 72% by 2028-29. But, that number would rise to more than 76% if the LECC were taken “offline” and the building closed. 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Middleville resident Regina Bouchard is commissioning a mural to decorate the exterior wall of her home, facing Irving Road. Nick Nortier, of Grand Rapids-based Old Growth Creative, will be lending his artistic skills to adorn her home with three sandhill cranes — a common natural sight in the area. “Having been in this spot, this is our 10th year here, we’ve grown to appreciate it so much. We have the perfect spot that’s overlooking the river ri^t over the valley. 11 a * XT* 1 U, 'l •X *fi: t 1 t. I- X. » < We get tons of wildlife back there — that was kind of what gave me the idea. The sandhill crane has been something that has popped up in my life, even long before I could appreciate it,” said Bouchard. Bouchard said she commissioned the mural as a celebration of her 10-year anniversary of living in her home in Mid­ dleville. 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Bouchard said she was immediately drawn to his work after seeing him at a Grand Rapids art show in the spring. “His art was just so good, and it was using the nature that’s here in Michigan,” Bouchard said. Together, Nortier and Bouchard crafted a vision for her mural in Middleville. Bouchard said that when driving into Middleville from State Road these days, she looks to her house and where the mural will be, trying to envision what it would look like to passersby. ‘*To me, it’s the perfect spot,” Bouchard said. “I feel like it would be like, ‘Oh, this is a cool little village that I’m comin; into. More information aboutNortier’s work can be found at oldgrowthcreative.com/. of the redone road. Bouchard explained that Nortier came out to meet with her in Middleville in August to prepare for the mural. The two received approval from the village coun­ cil, but were delayed by the construction on Irving Road, also beginning around that time. 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Full and part time positions available with compet­ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowetl@yahoo.com if interested. and pedestrians. For more information, persons may contact Jody May by calling 269-370- ft: * 1 2025 to Emmalee May and Joseph .* BARN HELP WANTED Must have • r V Health Pennock on September 3. events to attending networking events Group 700 EMPLOYMENT end to abortion. Area participants are encouraged to meet in the south side of Barry County Courthouse parking lol on West Court Street. Persons may also park in the Barry County Civil Court Building parking lot across the street in downtown Hastings at 2:15 p.m. - rain or shine. Participation is open to all ages, and lawn chairs and/or umbrellas are welcome. People passing by are also welcome to join at any time. Organizers ofthe local Life Chain stat­ ed that participants are to follow a code of conduct that respects all motorists 1 I • / ■ iwcitrr' Loretta Lynn May. born at Corewell own signature events to sponsoring Your Community Connection Courthouse. According to organizers, Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for one hour, praying for the country and for an I •a V t j I I I* > $ Bazzy of Hastings. ***** customers.” Regular readers know the team at View Newspaper Group believes strongly in this tip. From hosting our TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 Sunday, Oct. 5. Those participating in the Hastings Life Chain, sponsored by the Barry County Right to Life, will be lining the streets of Hastings with pro-life signs while praying for the end to abortion in America. The local event will be held from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, with participants meeting at the parking lot on the south side of Barry County 1 *■*<■*> • •< ' 2025 to Celeste Bazzy and David but also helps your brand and your CLASSIFIEDS Residents of Hastings and surround­ ing communities, along with more than 2,000 United States and Canadian cities and towns, are expected to be connected to the International “Life Chain” on j'i.i J Palmer II of Nashville. *«*** It - *• to MyKenzie LaBo and Daniel Shay fall is a perfect time to improve your 4*( L* Health Pennock on August 31, 2025 Atreus, born at Corewell Health ' ' Thomas Lee Shay, born at Corewell of Nashville. ■ ■ BK^ Newton of Nashville. ***** the need to get together, to be together, to share something. This means that oh .1 0^ Health Pennock on August 28, 2025 to Andrea Jackson and Justin the Forbes.com article, “With the approach of cold weather, people feel * > Jensen T. Newton, born at Corewell loyal customers. Engage with the community: From t M w 1 V«i»» ANNOUNCEMENTS and the upcoming holiday season as an excuse to eo above and beyond for your customers. Maybe even develop a special incentive or fall-themed gift for t ? BIRTH sending thank you cards can w'ane. Use the energy of the crisp fall air to this step. If you started a ummer is by far new strategy or campaign my favorite season, at the top of 2025,1 know but I can’t help but you’ve been tracking results feel a sense of anticipation throughout the year, but you and excitement as fall r may wonder if it’s too late I rolls around. Trips to the * (or too early) to shift to a new cider mill, MSU tailgates, III ’ L strategy' if you’re not getting my birthday, my wedding the desired results. It's never EMILY anniversary — and most too late or too early to change CASWELL importantly — fall fashion direction. You may not have ecaswefl® are certainly contributing mihofnepaper.com time to build a new' 12-month factors in that sense of plan, and that’s okay. excitement, but it’s more Instead focus on the next few than that. months. Try a new message, try a new' For years fall signaled the start of call to action, a new offer and/or lean something new — a new' school year. into the upcoming changing seasons to And while it’s been many years since shape the direction of your marketing. I’ve been in school, that same sense Be sure to stick to your brand of a new beginning hits me every fall standards to keep your marketing season. It’s a weird dichotomy since consistent and easily recognizable. in the business world, fall’s arrival As the above tip alludes to, it signals that the year is near its end. may also be time to increase your There are still so many goals to hit, so marketing spend to secure your share much to accomplish and so much to consumer holiday and winter spending. prepare for 2026 that a sense of panic Plan ahead for the holidays: can set in when we realize we have Speaking of the holidays, this was about three months to do it all. another tip from the Forbes.com This fall, I’m going to approach article, and it’s great advice. If you’re these last two to three months like me and you always feel like the differently. I’m going to tap into that holidays sneak up on you, this is a new beginning feeling and not the _ -eat time to plan in advance. Along sense of panic. Here are some ideas on with ensuring your marketing is ready how you can do the same. for the busy season, be sure you and Review your financial goals: An your team are as well. Order your article from Forbes.com on the topic holiday cards, client gifts and start has some great advice when it comes planning your holiday office party. If to your fall financial goals. From your business is like ours and requires the article, “The end of summer is a special scheduling or planning for good time to assess the position of the early deadlines around the holidays, business financially and plan for the now is a good time set that up too. future ... You may need to cut back on Focus on customer service: spending to save for the lean months Another great tip from the Forbes.com or increase your spending ... as the piece has to do with focusing on the holiday season approaches.” customer — a practice that’s in style Check in on your current every season. As we inch closer to marketing strategy: What you learn the end of the year, certain habits like in your financial review may lead you * 4 Fail offers fresh start for branding and marketing to finish the year strong BUILDING BRANDS ?»’i' I Ld You’ve probably heard about "genius” investors or those who got in on the "ground floor” of a compa­ ny that grew to be a huge success. These stories may be interesting, but they are also rare — and sometimes not even true. The truth is that successful investing isn’t glamor­ ous, and it isn’t necessarily quick. Instead, a well-founded investing strategy is a durable one — one that can withstand the test of time. Here are some actions that can help you build du­ rability. Take your time: Most individual investors make their money over time, not overnight. Despite stories about fortunes made on one or two trades, you’re more likely to be successful making money over time. You’ll want to own a well-diversified portfolio of quality investments — and plan to own those investments for the long term. A long-term perspective can help you ignore the constant noise in the markets andstay invested. When you hear about ±e latest “hot” investment tip, especially if it’s already performed well, the best advice is this: Ignore it. Although it may be tempting to buy a popular investment, it may not fit with the rest of your port­ folio, it may have already peaked and it may be riskier than you expect. If it sounds too good to be true, it prob­ ably is. Invest in quality: When building your investment portfolio, quality should be a top priority. For stocks, quality is frequently mea­ sured by the steadiness of earnings and dividend growth over time. For bonds, one measure of quality is an investment-^ade credit credit rating, rating, which which indiindi­ cates cates that that the the borrower borrower has has aa good good track track record record of of makmak­ ing ing its ite promised promised interest interest and and principal payments and the bond has a relatively. low risk of default. Quality investments are more likely to overcome challenges, temporary which is why a good track record can be an indication of quality. Don’t reach for yield by looking for investments offering the highest dividend or interest rate without considering the risk, Remember, there is no perfeet investment — a higher rate generally means higher risk. Stick to your strategy: Building a long-term strategy can anchor your deci­ sions and provide a roadmap for your investment choices, Your strategy should consider your goals, tolerance for risk and the time needed to save toward each goal. Within that strategy, you can be flexible. Buy and hold, for example, doesn’t mean buy and forget. Over time, your goals may change, or you may choose to hold more conservative investments. But it’s im­ portant to make changes for the right reasons, not simply because stocks or your oth­ er investments may have dropped in price. Perhaps one of the big­ gest mistakes you can make is trying to time the markets, moving in and out in response to short-term de­ clines or the latest prediction. This often results in getting into and out of the market at the wrong times, costing time and money — and resulting in lower re­ turns over time. Remember that investments don’t all move up or down at the same time but portfolio diversification can help smooth the ups and downs of the market. A long-term perspective can help you see past short-term fluctuations in some invest­ ments. investing Successful isn’t about making dramatic moves or chasing the latest trends. It’s about developing a durable strategy personal­ ized for your life, then sticking with it through market ups and downs. In investing, as in life, slow and steady could help win the race. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Einancial Advisor. • Edward Jones, Member SIPC 7 4 S” 4 I 1 I 1 1' ; I y*.’ rV -i _____ V. b * JI .M<r I 1 k t �lint t r*’ 4 I 6 Thursday, October 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HaslingsBanner.com J OBITUARIES I I ■ t I 5. VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM -r:#- A .i.' 4 •m z, *. Roy A. Martin Roy A. Martin, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on his 92nd birthday, September 28, 2025, in Middleville, Ml. Born on September 28,1933, in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Lucille (Campbell) Martin, Roy’s life was a testament to --------the love and dedication he had for his family, his businesses, and his community. Roy’s journey through life was shared with his beloved wife of 70 years, Jackie Martin, with whom he built a loving and supportive family. Together they raised four children: Wendy (Brad) Harper, Glen (Sue) Martin, Greg (Terri) Martin, and Grant (Kathi) Martin. His legacy continued to grow with the joy of 16 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter, all of whom brought immense joy and pride to his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lucille Martin, and his brother, Gilbert Martin. A proud alumnus of Purdue University, Roy earned his bachelor’s degree in business before furthering his education at the University of Chicago. He later achieved his master’s degree in marketing from Wayne State University. Roy’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to own and operate Roy Martin and Associates, a medical supply company, for 25 years. His business acumen and passion for hospitality also led him to I 1 3 1 1 a 1 PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - OCT. 2-9 - f Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Oct- 1-31 — Oct. Storybook Walk; "Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider" by Jessica Lanan. Join Jumper, a small spider on a big journey! This spider has some amazing adaptations that help her survive a day in the neighborhood. The Storybook Walk • is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Oct. 1-31 Bats of Michigan. Take a free, "spook-tastic" hike to learn all about Michigan bats. These creatures of the night are critical to many Michigan habitats. Find your favorite bat along the green trail. Oct. 1-Jan. 31 — Chelsea Bivens’ art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced I by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Thursday, Oct. 2 — Playdates in the Play Space (ages 6 and under with an adult), 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 — Over the Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run, 9 a.m.-noon. Register for the 5K or 1-mile fun run at http://bit. ly/4nX37Hr. PCCI Chess Monday, Oct. 6 Club, 4-6 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We'd love to hear about it! mmacleo(l@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Worship Together r .„at the church ofyour choiceWeekly schedules of Hastings area churches availablefor your convenience... ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. A WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Sieve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH u We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfac@ WWW. Website: gmail.com. hastingsfreemethodistcom. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. __________________________ c be has t i ngs ■ org . CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor contact Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. % is information on worship services is provideaby e Htutina Banner, the church and these local businesses: Reinhold (Ron) Bloch, passed away Friday, Sept. 19. 2025. at his home in Nashville, Ml. He was born April 19,1946 in Eichhorst, Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Irma Bloch. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy (Montgomery); sons. Damon (Ami), Roman (Padma); four grandsons, Nicholas, Sachin, Roshan, and Caleb and two sisters, Emma and Hilda. Ron’s family immigrated to the United States in 1952 to Colorado, eventually purchasing a farm in Nashville, Ml in 1955. Ron graduated from Bellevue Community Schools in 1965, attended Western Michigan University on a football scholarship, and then went to work for General Motors, where he was employed tor 34 years. He married Nancy Montgomery in 1970 and purchased land adjacent to the family farm where he built his home and resided there until his death. From the time he was a small child. I * ‘ .i/ i J T 1 / I''* •'•* ■ jC”' .. ''L' aS * 1 • 1 fa throughout his school years, while working full time at 6M, and after his retirement in i'. 2001, he helped his parents with the family farm, taking on a full-time role as the years passed. As a lifelong resident of Bellevue, Ron was avid in coaching multiple seasons of football with his two sons as players in the Bellevue athletic community. As a parent, he delighted in taking them as young children to Florida on spring break with their two cousins. As a proud grandfather he truly enjoyed taking his grandsons on fishing trips and attending every possible game they participated in. Funeral services were held at Daniels Funeral Home, 9200 M-79, Nashville, Ml on Thursday, Sept. 25,2025. Internment at Hillside Cemetery (Kalamo), Ionia Rd. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home - Nashville, conveniently located at 9200 E M79 Hwy, Nashville, Ml. For more information, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. F fl f J A' > . •uhM- •1 •?ir* ’ F. •,'l' t. « • ■■' = • f I Xi '"95; h I- I r i of:’’ k V t T^" fii' f 4 11U b3g2n0T / . f j? id blCf-A I f*’ J I r I ;r. S * I UI <1 1 J * I f. 4 i t ... E I 1 I* II i J. 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Thursday, Oct. 2 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1961 film starring Elvis Presley, Hope Lang and Tuesday Weld, 5 p.m. A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a liter­ ary career. This film is based on the I 4 1958 J.R. Salamanca novel "The Lost 9 Country." Friday, Oct. 3 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 - T-Rex Tea Party (Pre-K through grade 2), 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Celebrate Ac­ tive Aging Week: Senior Bingo Night with the Barry County Commission on Aging, 4:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Stu­ dio, 11:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. I ' " .► ' r ** 3 =0 *V7i) I .•0 r .4 “■ I. 4 — .*r I - ;i r**’* 'tin * * g s I * 1. „ I > e f I 4 ft s < K' Ht <1 •i 5 1 I • th: h ■p? 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So, let’s imagine I’m stuck to the Earth in one spot Allen calls me a “prisoner of gravity.” At midnight, my spot faces away from the sun. Its light can’t reach me. So, it’s dark I’m probably sleeping. As the Earth rotates, my spot moves toward the sun. Morning comes. More and more of the sun’s light reaches my spot. By noon, my spot faces the sun, and it’s super bri^t While all that’s happening, the moon orbits around the earth. The moon doesn’t make its own light It reflects the light of the sun shining on it So, if the sun’s light can’t reach part of the moon, that part will be dark. We can only see the lit-up part of the moon 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 1 b *■ * T' I L * I- JU j H ♦ 7 ** b b- **« I L __ -I— . that feces US. I So, the whole moon is always there. Whether we can see it or not depends on where it is in its orbit and where we are on Earth. We can only see some or all the moon when it’s in the right part of the sky and reflecting enough light That’s true at night and during the day. The shape of the lit-up part of the moon depends on the moon’s phase. The moon goes through eight phases over its 28-day trip around the Earth. When the moon is full, its whole fece is lit up. At midnight I can see it in the sky. Or I may see a nearly full moon. But I can’t see the other phases at mid­ night because they’re below the horizon. The Earth blocks them from my view. I might be able to see them at other times. I can’t see any of the moon during the new moon—no matter what time it is. The lit side faces away from the Earth. But I may be able to see the moon during the day just before or after the new moon. “This all assumes clear skies,” Allen said, “But, otherwise, all the moon phas­ ing and visibility is due to one word: geometry.” If you want to see the moon during the day, follow the moon’s phases on a calendar. Or start at the new moon and count Look for the first quarter moon in the afternoon about one week after the new moon. Or the third quarter moon in the morning about one week after the full moon. Hopefully you’ll find it illuminating. .* >i- ■ b w?L I r ».C ' r^* ♦ ^IP r kN IW » Jit '1 "I r_k.l ' -'I 1 I 1' I -fa,. ru efefl jfii R- i OOOD » • ' <Wl" ; :•! r T 'Ml*;; > atMixioon « I r.c * , I 8“ 4 * Of tf. iiU 1 U I I I n: X- t t'lj fT' .'fl .• I, J' 4 •S’ A >< •I '•fl • 4 ' >1 V'J III I -J *- V 1 ( “nw •• to *•4 » i f k 1 « I I r t . !TJ; E. i Hh.- i I h. eLj:.y^ • B I 4 * ( I in --s. ^adrt a? to I .' •l • s 5 V k 4 1IS& i b t^) V.'liltXuJ «' ♦ ■’t^. t: i •1 I t t vBir 1^ K.. noon .< b £ \ I '[ ■c'bCafW.'il * ■ T«jL odj! eXA- 3® 01 'jW I* h H i hfei Il5l v I t W Ti '’i ' I &dj I I c •iv 3 « » I aOJ’ 4 tzu^ I i " }. X’—' S A >* . < r I, :r< • **» jitc ;£yj» 9 J I 4a I J ; o ; f *'£•1 i * I‘ F L 4 I » r ) r a i <-k 'J L.’ h — Dr. Universe I ^3iSp AdiiK Sft i AITOW'J 11V fV' • ticsf » I I ’»:z_ ♦A ♦ ♦ I I fa . ’R •i 1 \ i tie are IE'J' «• Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. Nro4uot» V R Cp b FlGXfOb Hhasimgs 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 1 ''• h Reinhold (Ron) Bloch — Eli, 1, Texas r’ i t J ' open and successfully run Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake for 20 years and Hawthorne's restaurant on West Lake in Portage for 15 years. Roy’s contributions to his community were manifold. As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, he combined his love B for service with his passion for flying, using his pilot’s license to operate amphibian airplanes. His dedication to youth and education was evident as he served as past president of the PTA, the swim club, and assisted with the Indian Guides Club, helping to shape the lives of many young individuals. In addition to his community service, Roy cherished the time he spent with his wife traveling, enjoying winters in Florida, and engaging in his favorite pastimes such as golfing, bowling, and playing cards with friends. He was a man who valued the simple pleasures of life, such as spending quality time with his friends and family. Roy’s life was one of purpose, joy, and generosity. His memory will be celebrated and held dearly in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. Roy’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, with light refreshments to follow. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Roy’s family. *1J ... Li I . r I r I fl 1 I I I.. 1 * (I J* �\ \ nr r 'W. the HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 7 Thursday, October 2, 2025 n iV I TURNING BACK THE PAGES i r J 1 ----- g)HB--------------------------------------------------------------------- —------------ * 1 i - - WOODLAND’S PAST: From Main Street shops to university scholars « I I I • DAVID W. MILLER :1 fr Special to The Banner Tucked into the heart of Barry County, the Village of Woodland measures just 0.85 square miles—small by any standard, yet rich in history’ and community life. To grasp its scale, think of New York’s Central Park, which is about one-third larger, or Disneyland in California, which is nearly identical in size. In other words, you could stroll the entire length of Woodland almost as easily as you might cross a famous park or ±eme park—though here the scenery is made up of quiet streets, familiar faces and a century-old story worth remembering. By ±e 2020 census, W Hand counted 391 residents—about the seating capacity of a 747 jumbo jet, or the crowd that might gather for a Friday night high school basketball game, with everyone in town finding a spot in the bleachers. It ’ s a figure that speaks to J Woodland’s character: a village where faces are familiar, voices are recognized, and the whole community could, quite literally, fit together under one roof. Turning Back the Pages is devoted to looking into the past—part history, part reminiscence—where I< fading landmarks and long-vanished businesses come back into view. In ±is article, we’ll ease offM-43 and turn down W Hand’s Main Street, pausing at places that once bustled with life. There was the Classic’s Drug Store with its familiar soda fountain, the meat market where families shopped for Sunday dinners, and a blacksmith shop with its steady ring of hammer on anvil. Just north of these on the right is the Spindler Memorial Library. East of Main Street on M-43 stands the township hall. Together, they remind us how I Woodland’s modest village once carried the weight of everyday life. Woodland traces its beginnings to 1837, when Charles and Jonathan Galloway, along with Charles Haight, became the first settlers in the area. Both the township and the village took their name from the dense forests that once covered the land. Growth quickened in 1889 with the arrival of the Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw Railroad, which brought com- merce and opportunity. Just three years later, in 1892, Woodland was incorporated as a village, complete with a depot and grain elevator built on the east side to serve its expanding farm community. The heart of Woodland has always been the cross­ i roads of M-43 and Main Street. On the east side, a row of brick storefronts—many dating back to before 1890—has long defined the village center. Businesses have come and gone, but none is remembered more fondly than Classic’s Drug Store, which occupied the northwest comer for nearly half a century. In 1930, Herald E. Classic of Lake Odessa purchased Clyde Ruell’s Confectionery and renamed it Classic’s Confectionery. As the business grew, he acquired the building to the north, creating a double storefront. Classic was known for keeping his doors open late into the night, a practice that made his shop indispens­ I I able for filling prescriptions and a popular stop for evening treats. Generations recall Classic’s most vivid­ ly for its malted milks and ice cream specialties, which became a village tradition. After Classic’s passing, his daughter Betty Curtis carried on the store and its soda fountain until it finally closed its doors in 1995. Just a couple of doors north of Classic’s stood anoth­ er Main Street staple: the Woodland Meat Market. 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I • • Ha ' >I ’ ‘’ I I oH f- KI - ; J '-loo) ‘J Jr 1‘ 9 :r)n. ■ ' Bft • ’ lU? sngll.I { w •*517^ ?*• -■' 9 » !h*»- t •A > 9 ii h ■Cl p -* * 9 A ft .f h .p , ^7- ir 4 IB tion left a lasting legacy, with Davenport Hall at the University of Illinois standing as a tribute to his vision and accomplishments. Three honorary doctorates were conferred upon him: University of Michigan (1907), University' of Kentucky (1913) and Iowa State College (1920). GEORGE W. SPINDLER Another son of Woodland who made his mark in higher education was Dr. George W. Spindler (1868-1953), a noted scholar in modem languages. Spindler studied at the Universities of Berlin and Munich, earned his doctorate from the University of Illinois in 1916, and taught at Indiana University and the University of Kansas before joining the faculty of Purdue University, where he served for 25 years. He retired in 1941 with the rank of associate profes­ sor. Though his career took him across the country, Spindler never forgot his roots. In 1951, he gave his Woodland home and a personal library of 2,000 vol­ umes to the village, a gift that became the foundation of Woodland’s public library. His generosity ensured that the community where he was bom would benefit from his lifelong devotion to scholarship. Today, Woodland remains a fascinating village of about 180 households, 133 families, and just under 500 residents. Passing through, one can’t help but admire its historic homes, each a reminder of the com­ munity’s enduring roots. Every Labor Day, ±e village hosts a homecoming celebration that draws former res­ idents and friends from across Barry County, keeping traditions alive. The Woodland Food Co-op continues to welcome members and non-members alike with its wholesome offerings, while the Spindler Memorial Library provides a warm and inviting place to browse a catalogue of more than 15,000 items—ranging from books and large-print editions to audiobooks, movies, and digital resources. Kay Bursley, librarian at Spindler for the past 20 years, kindly assisted me in piecing together this chapter of Turning Back the Pages, reminding us that Woodland, set in the north­ east comer of Barry County, is not only a community rich in history but also a star that continues to shine. David Miller is a moderatorfor the "Hastings History " Facebook group. their business as many proprietors did in those days. On either side were Perry Flory’s barber shop and the general store run by the Stan Van Houten family, making the block a lively hub of daily trade. Leon^ employed just one helper, his close friend Vemice Raffler, who later purchased the market and continued to operate it for several years. After selling the busi­ ness, Leonard and Rose moved east of the village to an 80-acre farm, where they raised two children and spent the rest of their lives. 119 N. MAIN STREET: WOODLAND FOOD CO-OP In 1889, the Woodland Exchange Bank opened its doors in the “brick block” at 119 North Main Street, serving as a cornerstone of local commerce. Nearly a century later, in November 1980, the building found new life as the Woodland Food Co-op. Member-owned and member-run, the co-op is a legally incorporated nonprofit buying club that has faithfully served the community’s grocery needs for more than 45 years. THE BLACKSMITH AND LIVERY STABLE A few doors down from the Food Co-op across an open lot left by a fire—once stood a blacksmith shop and stable. In its later years, before the building was tom down, it was used for storage by the Everett Engineering Company, located on the east side of Main Street. Everett Engineering, at 161 North Main, had built a reputation producing tools, dies, fixtures and specialized machinery for both the automotive and aerospace industries. EUGENE DAVENPORT Woodland may be small, but its influence has reached far beyond Barry County. One of its most distinguished natives was Eugene Davenport (18561941), an influential academic and agriculturist. W Bom on a farm near Woodland, Davenport studied at Michigan State Agricultural College, where he later returned as a teacher. His career reached its height at the University of Illinois, where he served as dean of the College of Agriculture for 27 years and, from 1920 to 1922, as ±e university’s vice president. After retire­ ment, he returned to his family farm near Woodland, living out his final years in the community that had shaped him. 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I In 1889. the Woodland Exchange Bank opened its doors in the "brick block" at 119 North Main Street, serving as a cornerstone of local commerce. Nearly a century later, in November 1980, the building found new life as the Woodland Food Co-op. w •I«I»Hand Michigan ■i 4 • f • L t i I I Z I I I «• Woodland Food Co-op 119 N. Main St. Woodland, Ml. •IB fen . J 4^ 4 V '9 Herald E. Classic of Lake Odessa purchased Clyde Ruell’s Confectionery and renamed it Classic’s Confectionery. As the business grew, he acquired the building to the north, creating a double storefront. Courtesy photos L I 1 yi > I 4 -.X. Mi I 1 I . I •• ■Mb -'!■ » WW A I 9 ■vTbi » .1 b •-I 'i »4 9* ft .di ! 13 miles east of Hastings J tl r X ft Jil »*,* I ft * I* EM ’.J I •i ft A: w* l‘ 4* t » V •. *4. ' •9^ «* 9 < } Ml .X siD I c r. 9 ft ' VW * J .1 :.y B I 7 ti f 4 .4 / jin i» V "JM jOne of Woodland’s most distinguished natives was Eugene Davenport (1856-1941), an influential ; academic and agriculturist. 1 / rU f Blacksmith and Livery Stable, (where it stood for over 120 yrs.) r* <> . J Iv i t .4 • A few doors down from the Woodland Food Co-op once stood a blacksmith shop and stable. ♦ ft ii- .** ■ '.'it I « i' t I< L. i V I I t » ( �1 8 SPORTS Thursdoy, October 2, 2025 ./ I i* I* 1 ■I kJ I T M* ■’:r— WWW HastingsBanner com »• » Marshall keeps Saxon soccer without an 1-8 win Brett Bremer Sports Editor A winiess Interstate-8 Athletic Con­ ference season came to an end Tuesday on Pierce Field as the Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team was downed 3-0 by visiting Marshall. Last Thursday, Coldwater finished off a conference championship season with a 7-0 win over the visiting Saxons. The Cardinals were 5-0-1 in conference play this fall with the Ione blemish on their 1-8 record a 2-2 draw with Parma Western. The Saxons were 0-6 in conference play this season, but will get a second shot at conference foe Harper Creek next week in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 Boys’ Soccer Tour­ nament. The Beavers will host a district opener with the Saxons Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. The Beavers won their regular season meeting with the Saxons 3-0 Hastings was shut out in four of their six confer- ence matches. “What we have been struggling with all year is just finding the back of the net,” Saxon head coach Matt Hokanson said after the loss to Marshall Tuesday. “The boys are in position, sometimes we’re just unlucky and sometimes we’re doing too much inside the box instead of just trying to shoot the ball. That was our message at halftime. We have to get the ball off our feet and we have to get some shots on goal. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen much in the second half. “That has been the story of the season pretty much. We’re playing the good teams tough, but we just can’t crack it.” Marshall junior Brandon Baker beat the Saxon defense to a through ball and put it in the back of the net for the only goal of the first half. Sophomore forward Carson Clapper upped his team’s lead to 2-0 five min- i 1 •J V. / 1 '7-' 4 J J r I- *r 9 f- ( A & ' 2» I i r< ’’ < w •w A I 1 I ' •Si ' -i <4* * s .' >■ •A / ,-L?;-' J t «(!** I % V' Jr' I z 1 M < ‘b’ i l. J r I •I ’ •J ** . 1 P' A > JI I k V * s k7 'l ^«K*- ■ ■' < ««> I *I Ml i < r I ,1 t i I fT' 'a >’ » • T“ 7 b V ■1 < > • Decedent's Trust In the Matter of The Van Markenstein Living Trust. Date of Birth: January 18,1930. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Cathy C. Van Markenstein, died June 18, 2024, leaving the above Trust in full force land effect. ' Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Diane Hoekstra, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/24/25 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 Date: 09/26/2025 Michelle H.Anthes P55927 99 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 1100 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 616-732-5000 Michael M. Asher 10077 S. Crossroad Circle SE Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-826-1057 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Diane Hoekstra c/o Rhoades McKee, 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-1921 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICETO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30218-DE Court address: 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Leslie H. Gearhart, Deceased. Date of birth: March 1941. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Leslie H. Gearhart, died 08/21/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Erick S. Gearhart, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 09/29/2025 Michael A. Dombos, Lewis Reed & Allen, P.C. P49157 136 East Michigan Avenue. Suite 800 Kalamazoo,MI 49007 269-388-7600 Erick S. Gearhart 25015 67th Avenue Lawton, Ml 49065 > 4 u COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICETO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S TRUST Decedent: Leslie H. Gearhart, Deceased Date of birth: March 1941 Trust: The Leslie H. Gearhart Trust (now irrevocable) dated 09/02/2015 NOTICETO ALL CREDITORS:The decedent, Leslie H. Gearhart, who lived at 1980 Parker Drive, Wayland, Ml 49348, died 08/21/2025. The decedent established The Leslie H. Gearhart Trust. There is no probate estate. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent and The Leslie H. Gearhart Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Erick S. Gearhart, the named Successor Trustee, within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Dated: September 29,2025 Attorney: Michael A. Dombos (P49157) Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C. 136 East Michtgan^venue, Suite 800 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Phone: (269) 388-7600 Trustee: Erick S. Gearhart 25015 67th Avenue Lavrton, Michigan 49065 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Barry County budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers, located on the mezzanine level of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings Ml 49058. & M 3*;^ V 9 4U- ■i A 4. > 1 >■5 » V I The Saxons' Pau Crespo (10) fights by Marshall's Jonah Kue in the midfield during the second half of their I-8 match at Pierce Field in Hastings Tuesday. ( ? * ■ I Photo by Brett Bremer A copy of the proposed 2026 Budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings Ml 49058, or at http://www.barrycounty.org/budget Sarah VanDenburg, County Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners Position Opening- Deputy County Administrator Barry County Barry County is accepting applications for a Deputy County Administrator/Finance Director. The Deputy County Administrator serves as the Finance Director for the County and is responsible for managing the County’s accounting system. providing support to all county departments, and serves as the Administrator in the absence of that official. The salary range is $107,500-117,500 and a comprehensive benefits package is provided. Please send a cover letter, resume, and 5 professional references to: Deputy Administrator Search, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. A job description and additional information is available at www.barrycounty.org, or by contacting the Administrator at ezuzga@barrycounty.org. r J ‘ I I I Utes into the second half. He ran onto a bail that was chipped behind the Saxon defense and tapped a shot that glanced softly off the right post and then across the line as a Saxon defender tried to slide in and keep it out of the net. Midway through the second half, the Redhawks got a goal from sophomore Myles Olson as he beat the Saxon keeper to a ball behind the Hastings’ defense and chipped it into the open net. “We’ll be watching film tomorrow and figure out what we’re doing on these through balls,” Hokanson said. • Hastings had a little bit of an offensive push to start the second half, but never really had any dangerous chances on the Redhawk net. “We made a couple switches in the midfield and made some switches to try and get stuff cookin’ a little bit,” Hokanson said. “We saw something on the outside too at the start of the game. We tried to make a switch early to get some speed out there, because we saw that their left back was a little bit slower. We moved Dan [Jensen] out there think- ** i ing we could win double, and Marshall' quickly caught on to what we were doing ' and pulled their left back off.” Coach Hokanson was pleased with Jensen’s efforts throughout the contest, starting at a center attacking midfield spot, moving to the outside and then spending a bit of time on the defensive end in the second half. While the three goals made it by the Saxon defense, Hokanson did think defenders Abe Winebrenner and AJ Kohmescher had a good game overall. The Saxons go to Greenville this af­ ternoon, Oct 2, and then will be at Battle Creek Central Monday to close out the regular season. Then all the focus turns to Harper Creek. “We played them tough early in the; season,” Hokanson said. “It was similar; to this game, we gave up one goal to- ? wards the end of the first half... and then r we fight them tough all game and right at ‘ the end of the game they get their other ' two goals. We’re playing these good teams tough. We’re just not finishing.” ? *1* J ■’' y• 9 ’■■' . U '*• J • f pU «* I ! } ♦* *4 T‘-’ ? L-r ’ i« .rfi' I j I J ! ,..*«* 1 -»♦ J * 1 5.. ’ • \ - L« ^1 ✓ i* I 4 J LflCfl** 9 4 I ?.r'- ' r* *4 '• IA t tw t w i4 .rF*l /. - IM* «> f‘ * . h;» 4 ;fffi I 14 ft 4 * > J r 4 I f’ ‘l V . / p* J' I J 1 1 i II I k 1 J ! i 'f I It ■irKjr’f'-''''- ■ n w r i e E ’♦* •Ml’? p I ’ 'jk . ' I -fj)5 t IM* w { mH 1‘rti •■ ••*■ H cI 4 I» r II ! J 1 W'e^v.vgaWil^’^Q ofi;'1" Ijnwafc^-'v vflW'aiP^ew’ > I ^.1 r * r• i .1J 1 i-y. i .r- '.,»} , ' * > I • J /• , i i J .I t LHS girls fifth at CAAC White golf championship tourney Brett Bremer Sports Editor from sophomore Whitley Wolf and a 125 from senior Madison Fenlong. Ionia junior Lila Redder was the day’s individual champion with a score of 77. Senior Addi Rule from Lansing Catholic shot an 84 to place second and her freshman teammate Eryn O’Connell was third with an 85. Lansing Catholic also had junior Olivia Riley and sophomore Anna Robinson tie for fifth with scores of88. Charlotte junior Peyton Howarth shot an 86 that put her in fourth. The Vikings were slated to head to The Medalist for a scramble hosted: by Olivet Wednesday, Oct. 1, and then compete in a tournament at Portland Countr)' Club Thursday, Oct. 2. The Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team placed fifth Wednesday at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship at Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lansing. Lansing Catholic finished off a conference championship run by win­ ning Wednesday with a score of 345 strokes. Charlotte was second with a 384 ahead of Portland 398, Ionia 428, Lakewood 457, Olivet 467 and Eaton Rapids 496. Viking senior Liz Markwart and junior Grace Grosshans tied for 17th individually with scores of 106. The Lakewood team also got a 120 I I I i I ? <► *’4Uh *‘a4®i iS?’ ) I I itni %Uta«« I i i i -4* 1 9 I r I W * 'fir 9^ I- 1 - 1 - 'te-s 1 ■it f b fl' ■ *I I IG ""'Ab." t J *1* • I- Ky/ Hh Nv , *. - p > ►1 -I p + ■ > I i •■ T ■ Jp X' • ’ ( I* rri I k F’ i: ' ^5 ■A It J Ml i »« I ■’ .» I t 4. -p* »I I *s •» 4' •• < o fS i a 1 b. 1<V '>;7\ ■ -I e -?»- i. ■ J 3* 4 lx r ,I 1 “b 4^ I'l ; ..X' t**' A K •V I Lb r •1 I > ”^4 a;. — %y > -I 4 I •« A ( Sailors win final Gold jamboree on their home course a: •* t T s, % * ■ .A *5 .. B9M> 8U* • :I V5* «. « • •* -- ^4 k V «* 4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ golf team and the rest of the OK Gold Conference is at LE Kaufinan Golf Club for the OK Gold Conference Champion­ ship today, Oct. 2. South Christian heads into the finale with a solid grasp on first place in the conference .South Christian hosted the conference for its final jamboree of the season at the Pines last Wednesday and took a victory. The Sailors won on their home course with a score of 179 strokes ahead of West Catholic 181, Northview 187, Wayland 218, Thomapple Kellogg 220 and Grand ?’ Rapids Union NTS. Junior Vivian Hansson shot a 52 toL lead TK. Junior Jordan Price scored a. 58, junior Katie Chase a 53 and senior J Sophia Lahaie added a Northview senior Grace Laflure had; the day’s best round shooting a 40. West. Catholic senior Sarah Chen shot a 42,: and South Christianjunior Katelyn Alles I and Northview senior Allison Hale tied / with 43s. Sturgis will host the Trojans and others; at Island Hills Golf Club for an MHSAA; Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls’ Golf; Regional Tuesday, Oct. 7. — AW- V Xt s 'Xj. • -. V'-uiS'!’ ri 1 t t I % ’■?iu ^■’Oz •nJ; J ,a I,'*.-' kt i I '‘.i4 * > n Xa ■ ■Ml * I ». • 4b I 1 V I a/’» '4’ t h 4* I ■ 4 * r . ■’! ' I I I 't ?'• 0. ’•V. % f- •* k J n I 3 f! > J •k? MH (l '■•X M 4 I ) ' 4 h*’ Visit us online at mihomepaper.conn i '■5 ■ku.? hx -% k A T 4, < f < V. J i * -t- % 'K- •( ------------------------------------51. I I ♦ I I « J * r 9 p The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. r 3" • tf 'f *> « •+a?^r B 1 ? -s f 1* STATE OF MICHIGAN f" ‘ jr 5 J si 4. ♦ -»? * ' t» - « « •> I .4' ✓ * .► >• Li- I. i I 4 r STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICETO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust FILE NO. N/A In the Matter of the William L. and Karin M. Fisher Family Trust. Date of Birth: 12/08/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, William L. Fisher, died 09/11/2025. There is no personal representative of the decedent's estate to whom Letters of Authority hvae been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Michael M. Fisher Trustee of the William L. and Karin M. Fisher Family Trust, under a Trust Agreement Dated 08/26/2003, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. r (4 I J *• 1 I * t -« 4 w I if 1 V’ ¥ >. I ♦ ♦ s. « •i « w* » 'x I K 1 X *2. V 1 I MftA. �4 '.J V 1 i". '41'-’iV 1! ’itaD tihk <r.| J- X r res’ Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 It was closer this time around, but the Trojans couldn’t hold off the conference champs. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team was downed 3-0 by visiting OK Gold Conference foe South Christian Monday inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. Grand Rapids Union suffered a loss and a tie last week in conference play, and the Sailors have clinched the 2025 conference championship. The Sailors moved to 10-0-1 with the victory and will close conference play at Union Monday against the second-place Red Hawks. TK is 2-7-2 in conference play so far this season. The Trojans were set to face Union in their confer­ ence finale Wednesday, Oct. 1. South Christian bested the Trojans 8-0 in their first meeting this season. The Sailors took a 1-0 lead Monday at TK with a goal by Parker Saladin midway through the first half. Saladin broke behind the Trojan defense on a push up field by the Sailors and got a shot by TK ■■ 2 ■* . J i J • I nft 1 r 103 fl 0_ 5/ I t •' I Of' I ■ * J nr T ) L 1 ! I jj.-' ' 4 J.J. U.' I t 0^-12 M In siti: 4I r, 'A r / •T . itMbawx ’’I’' I F S I J t £11^8 J ’^4' >' t.. » 9 TK keeps Sailors closer in second conference contest « 4 < Thursday, October 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com G id I :.AijS ^4 Z’ f ff junior keeper Jeremiah Cramer. TK kept the Sailors there throughout the rest of the first half and had one of their best scoring chances late in the first half with sophomore Dylan Wallach just curling a shot over the crossbar from about 25 yards out. The Trojans put together another good push in the opening minutes of the second half, and a hard shot from senior Peyton Forman was just punched away with one hand by Sailor keeperNicksonTanui. Midway through the second half the Sailors upped their lead to 2-0 with a goal by senior Nick Hunderman, and then South Christian got a third goal on a header from junior Dylan Morris. Morris got his chance as a free kick from about 35 yard out rebounded through the box. TK will go on the road for a non-conference match against Ottawa Hills at Houseman Field Monday, Oct. 6. The state postseason starts for the Trojans when they take on Marshall in an MHSAA Division 2 District opener against Marshall Thursday, Oct. * 4 I r' ' i* K p 9 Thornapple Kellogg senior Bowen Dykstra (2) and South Christian junior Hudson Kerstetter (10) go up for a header in the midfield during the second half of their OK Gold Conference match in Middleville Monday. Photos by Brett Bremer 9, in Middleville. 1 I b 1 <i'dE I c '<h? ’tiu >9 ^1 M V,5« 9 I . -V •■'I HHS girls fall in four sets in 1-8 match at Jackson Northwest I )A I- (J M It t « ?> t Brett Bremer Sports Editor ''4 . ‘ 'I J' i ■ bi’.'^ 1 rB r. ,-1 I •9 1 I ‘Ori ■ » I I I I I, , I The Saxons were fought off in four sets by the Mounties in an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference match at Jackson Northwest Wednesday, Sept. 24. The Hastings varsity volleyball team took the opening set 25-23, but the Mounties rallied to win the next three sets 25-19,2523,25-13. The loss drops the Saxons to 0-2 in conference matches so far this fall. They were scheduled to visit Parma Western Oct. I and will be home in the conference to take on Pennfield Oct 8. “We’ve continued facing opponents who cover ±e court well, which challenges us to look through the net and identify scoring opportunities,” Hastings head coach Alexis Mast said. “(Z>ver the last few weeks. I’ve seen our girls grow hungrier, hungry to compete with intention, which has been our main focus heading into each match.” The Saxon head coach saidjunior middle hitter Bella Friddle has really found her rhythm lately, tallying 25 kills in the last few matches. *9^ ♦ ♦ f /J J' * I 4 I • / 4 j I J f 5 b.< »<■ f. I 1 .f, LhX,«.. * f t ■ I A Rt ’J r r* • »'* I I* k • UI » >, ?i»» - ■: «' 1 1 f r a? If I . "NW ry<* I'l *x* . 1 .J ► ’ 1 1 I G n 'l.iu t. ,;*I I I^Ca li OtX^ f . 4 J : I “1519; QiM., , ii • • 1 r ' ri? t 'fj'f ’ j,< iri 7 i J I inij f’ ’■ I )»-k I Dh *»-TOVi I J K f ;r -,tr - -i - I 1 I Ww» I 11 If X •• I / I 1.1 I J.- n***: f ' "tnr,: I t • I . i Ijl.' I I J I* *... > I L -'ri I riN «M.( A 11 J MLU’ U’i If DK/Hasthns gins faster again in dual “She currently leads the team in both kills (102) and blocks (37). Her sister, senior Olivia Friddle, is also making her presence known after returning from an injury last season,” Mast said. “The team has been taking advantage of her vertical at the net, where she’s contributed 16 kills in recent matches as a middle blocker.” The Saxons were a part of the Wildcat Invitational hosted by Lakeview Sept. 20 where they were I -2 for the day. Hastings tooka 25-18,25-19 win over Ithaca, and fell 25-16,25-23 to Muskegon Catholic Central and 25-22,27-26 against Grant. The Saxons have been working on more than their X’s and O’s lately. They started a push to improve theirmental toughness too. “Over the past few weeks, we’ve intro­ duced the Surge Program, covering topics such as Unlocking Personal Power, Power ofEmotions, and Protecting Growth Mind­ set,” coach Mast said. “Right now, it feels like this team has a brick wall in front of them, but our focus is on giving them the tools and confidence to break through it “This group has tremendous potential. With an added sense of confidence and a willingness to push past barriers, I believe we’ll see this team build serious momen­ tum as we move into the remainder of the season.” Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team had 17 different personal best performances as their improvements continued in a tough Southwestern and Central Michigan Conference dual against visiting Plainwell Tuesday, The Trojans did take a 102-77 victory in the dual. The DK/Hastings team got a winning score of 258.70 points from Aubrey Yarger in the diving competition and teammate Jillian Brandli was the run­ ner-up with 168.00 points. Kassidy Peake took the first place points in the lOO-yard breaststroke for the DK/Hastings team with a time of 1 minute 42.02 seconds. DK/Hastings also got a winning time of 5:20.40 from the 400-yard freestyle relay team of Brandli, Petra Foster, Selena Corona and Peake at the end of the evening. DK/Hastings foursomes were second in the other two relays, the200-yardmed- ley relay and the200-yard freestyle relay. There were a number of other run­ ner-up finishes for the DK/Hastings team. Lilly Randall was second in the 200-yard individual medley in 2:42.89. She added a second-place time of 1:01.54 in the 100-yard freestyle too. Annabelle Kuck was the runner-up in the 50-yard freestyle in 28.53 seconds, and Yarger was third in that one with a time of 31.17. Kuck added a runner-up time of 1:11.70 in the 100-yard butterfly too. Foster placed second with a time of 6:32.58 in the 500-yard freestyle. Sophia VanHeest and Sylar Luckett had two individual wins each for Plainwell. VanHeest took the 200-yard indi­ vidualmedley andthe 100-yard butterfly. Luckett won the 100-yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke. The DK/Hastings girls return to action at Allegan Oct. 7. The DK/Hastings girls went into the dual after a runner-up finish at their own 21 st Annual DK/Hastings Relays Satur­ day in Hastings. All ten ofthe DK/Hastings relay teams placed. Brandli, Foster, Kuck, Peake, Randall, Jayda Villarreal and Yarger were a part of fii^ place finishes. I •r n MMHi' I N NOTICE OF REGISTRATION AND PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 I s IRW^lih ® A 1 '.5| *1.— TH--- --- ■■ •'•''J? s c A ► A i —lA.JJLtafc^uJ I - + I ’’ MW <1 * a — .V •' -r . * * J • BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE PROPOSAL 1 MILL FOR 10 YEARS TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: 'Tr“’ aii? 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Middleville, Ml 49333 Tom Hopkins_____________ (269) 795-9091___________________________ City of Hastings 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49056 Linda Perin (269) 945-2468 } J) fiGs: X." l SJ" .. ±B>. 721 Durkee Street, Na^ville, Ml 49073 J 4>' 1 ♦ - Maple Grove Township tt it* ■ ir AiF r4»*F’ i I ~ »■ .. J I. ■M. “XT 4 ■'“dr Nr- JJ* . II. '.i .fl* ■fli f- .x4‘ i n ►.* ■Bi ■:l . *®V’ •' 59 r I .z * f 't r X* .OS’' hF t •<« i I.' 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Nashville, Michigan 49073, telephone: (517) 852-9479. 1 J** 1 • I k* ’ /■ t * ■V * 4» ' rG I » ■4 " ir 11' KENT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE PROPOSAL .8498 MILL ($.8498 ON EACH $1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUATION) FOR 10 YEARS AND .0502 MILL ($0.0502 ON EACH $1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUATION) FOR 10 YEARS TO RESTORE HEADLEE REDUCTION J 9 7 u 4 *?l t Assyria Township 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Ml 49021 October 2, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Baltimore Township 3100 E. Dowling Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 October 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Barry Township 155 E. Orchard St. Delton, Ml 49046 October 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Carlton Township 85 Welcome Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 October 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. *Castleton, Maple Grove and Wood­ land Townships 915 Reed Street. Nashville, Ml 49073 October 8,2025 at 2:00 p.m. Hastings Charter Township 885 River Road, Hastings, Mi 49058 October 21,2025 at 11:00 a.m. Hope Township 5463 S. 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Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 October 9,2025 at 2:00 p.m. City of Hastings 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 October 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. *For this election only, the voters in the following municipalities will be consolidated as follows: Maple Grove and Woodland Township electors will vote at Castleton Township Hall Bedford Charter Township, Calhoun County, electors will vote at Johnstown Township Hall Gun Plain Township, Allegan County, electors will vote at Prairieville Township Hall Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk on behalf of Clerks In: Assyria Township, Baltimore Township, Barry Township, Carlton Township, Castleton Township, Hastings Charter Township, Hope Township, Irving Township, Johnstown Township, Maple Grove Township, Orangeville Township, Prairieville Township, Rutland Charter Township, Thornapple Township, Woodland Township, City of Hastings, Gun Plain Township - Allegan County and Bedford Charter Township - Calhoun County 7bls notice is given as required by law (MCL 168.496(3)) < I 4r Date and Time f r > Testing Address 7:30 am-3:30 pm EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATIONS MILLAGE RENEWAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HOUSING AND EQUIPMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES HOUSING AND EQUIPMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL I #• i Saturday, November 1“ zi 4*..v 1^4*^ ■ Mon., Wed. & Friday PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING JURISDICTIONS WILL BE VOTING ON THE PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW: < I 9 Municipality 7:00 am - 3:00 pm All offices will be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4 - Saturday, November 1“ I I » By appointment Only I I f The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate <the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law. or by appointment S Mi* n NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used for the November 4,2025 Special Election are scheduled for the following dates, times and locations in the respective junsdiction as listed below. 6:00 am - 4:00 pm 1. Al f JtiT I Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Kent Intermediate School District. 2930 Knapp Street, N.E,, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49525-4518. telephone: 1(616) 364-1333. F I 5 Election I niA •'•X’AK' I preceding the I s < ? ■'I PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST: Immediately -<41. r Regular Business Hours -ii? JI Jr* 1 Address and telephone number '~f -•' * 'K I ( < I appropriate clerk’s office. The last day to register by mail or online with the local clerk is Monday, October 20, 2025. I I *^1 > I Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the 1 ) �I » t r J a*l 10 Thuriday, October 2. 2025 * Ha ttingsBonnor Randall runs to big PR on fast course in Otsego Brad B^mmr Rsndall ha I ^ync hack and fordl wi^ a Sports Edoor coupte tunes th» season, set ha PR to The fastcel Saxon eva hmshed 46 17:46.78 to place third. seconds faster dun eva bekee in a vanity race Saturday. Hastings junior ( aroiinc Randall improved ha personal record bmc, and ha school record, to 17 mtmnes 39.9 seconds m a rwna-up finish to the anaiil OiAcgo Bulldog InvitMumai. Saxon head coach Steve Collms said Randall went into the day’s racx looksQg forward to maybe getung tmda that 18-minutc mark for (he first tunc She Mew by that time and IS now one mmuu fasta than ha nearest competit<M onthe Saxons’ all-Ume record board 2014 Hoffman's BidIdogs won the tosm title I4(h with 412 points 76ihin2IM50 two with 1131 st-place tune of 23413 62 Junior Chloe Pirtle fMaced I54<h in All tiul ftpeedL and the Otviunn 2 girls* race (here in Otaego was just the sec­ 155th rn 25.*O5.27. Junior Lilitons Eny- an placed 157lh tn 2$; 1824 ond race all season thti Randall didn't Freshman Brynn Vander Male was win. (Xsego senior Emma Hoflman. a sixth fur the Saxons in 161st place She twoiimc state runner-up in Ihvismn 2, hit (be finish line in 25:35 85 improved her PH loo to finish in 16:20.6 The Thornapplc Kellogg girls were led by senior Peylon Har^ wlio was on her home course constructed for fast times. (robles junior Libby Smith, who #, ■> j;>7 if 'V « wf to k r ■ « 1 *w / » L I jto ♦ Lr4 freshmaa Bncik Miller both improved 1 J I (heir personal records Reynolds sras s;W t V h-c r Karsyo Boertma was sixth for the • t; ■5? ■i 1 I .rv4 TK (cam tn I43rd-placc with a tunc of 23 55.79. anew PR for ha 4 I VI J ii. 9 89ih m 2130.82 and Mito was right behind m 90ih with a ume of 2E31.30. :s*-; 2 9' 4 I* t? ■J Trai«) /umor Carmen Reywlda and Every one of the Saxon ladies rm their Emenon Leary was Bavimp* numher •Oi I and the Thornapplc Kellogg gtrtoplaccd Ffaahman . 4 M R I' could have done la go beta IK senior Madson KxuxDan placed 24:52.85. Senior Maddie Elzinga placed HHS alonnta Insla Slraube. seasem She satd ato die not that she hadn't performed as wed as die had hoped «the OK Gold C on Old (he week of thaddagateiui whai fastest race of (he season 1 r 158 tn the top ffvc of the 25-team race The SaoQi were 23rd with $91 pemo 1 8-5 SoiMh Chruban 135 and ( oopersviile Uao 91. f/rand Rapids (hrislian lOE « » ham m Wayland hM week and we* hippy IO experience tak n pan pudang for a beoa uac Saiunby as an efTcai to avoid the mental pan with 69 pomts ahead of Hcdland Ghns- * i f ■1 There were similar stndes made on 1 • «■»*? !« the boy s* side as all of the Saxons and most of the Trojans ran their fastest race of the seasoQ. 6<Mh in 20:42 93, her best time of the Samn ^oor Coroune Randan runs to a new school record fime and a runner-up fmtsh Saturday at the Otsego BuUdeg ^witationai Phales ky Brett Bremer Sophomore Tanner Krnsik led the Hastings team with a time of 18:$3.77. a new personal record for him by more than half a minute He fini&hed in I I6(h overall in the Ihviiion 2 bo>»' race M 4 t -»Ti J• b 1 . >< 1^ * 1 - '.S^* - f It was nice to see Tanner break the l9-minute marl for the fiM lime." Col lins said. I ?-• 4 4^ 4 •a I e TK got a (ho of personal ncconb tn 5iophomorcs Eli LI and Alex Timmcn I’ ri f s*. 1 the middle of its pack Freshman Parker t. ?* 5!* 1 k F ^1 / 8 it A f f 9 Z J aiKljuniorCaleb Kramer all set new per- RobiTKYt placed 119th in 18:58^. ao- Kmal records for the Saxons. Li placed mor Benjamin Postma 123rd m 19.08.54 143rd in 19:50.05, Timmen I'Mth in and sophomore Wyatt Rtchardson I Tbth 19:50.32 and Kramer 146ih in 20:14.43. in 19:27.10 Sophoroorc Parker Lrb rourxlod out ber seven with a tunc of 20 47 48 that a I4th-pl8cc lime of 20:18.14. Carter pul him I49ih overall. I -i' «7 I •4 « 5 1 g 4 s» *. 9> 'E 8 i* !i Vi 1 V a Vicksburg junior Caiden C aswelt a I* w U wfwi the 02 bens r ’ race in 15:26 12 to improve his personal record. The next Saturday. Carter hit the finish line in .41 » If % Senior Noah Oonker was TK 's num­ Kryzsik in 155th and Spencer Crozier in 1 $9th were the Saxons* six and veven A 9 S• the top five for the Hastings team with r P^ « 21:07.67 and Crozier in 21:33.43. S ' k .r';S . '4’ J Freshman Owen Bremer cut about 50 s k Saxon sophomore Tanner Krzysik sets the pace for the Hastings varsity boys' cross country team during the Otsego Build•Wa9 Invitational Saturday A group of Saxons led by senior Maddie Elzinga makes their way along the Otsego Bulldog Invitational course at Otsego High School Saturday during the Division 2 girls' race I**" *<• •1 ' J .i' >u* I a: ■J s: and sophomore Ashton Fink improved 1 race he’d wished he'd been more aware Holland C'hhstian had two guys in the of how close he was to being able to top ten too, and the Maroons won lite break that 17-minutemartc before round D2 boys' championship with 73 points. dP ing the hnal turn and seeing the clock. 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X I and four of the five DK girls did, in the n Division 3/Division 4 race at the annual I Otsego Bulldog Invitational Saturday. I: Delton Kellogg sophomore Joseph __ t j McCoy was a break-out performer for feiblF' I I Ihe Panthers as he improved his personal “ '"E-! record time by more than a minute and a rb Kllfe Th; : half. He hit the finish line in 18 minutes 18.3 seconds which puthim in 15th-place ' in the combined D3/D4 standings. ___ *i _ ^______ X* ______ I U- • He comes to practice and he is run'■ rn«.' ning around all over the place,” Delton * ' Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes said. “He is bouncing off the walls. He works “'00 ii his butt off in practice, but he never looks ^5ii , like he is spent or exhausted at the end of practice. I said, he is going to bust out one of these races and today he did. Huge PR. “Place-wise, we come to a big meet ’ like this, and I tell the kids PRs are great but places are more important. You get ' a good place and you are going to get a ; good time.” i Medals went to the top 50 in the boys’ ‘ and girls’ races for the D3/4 runners, : but team standings were broken up into ' . Division 3 and Division 4 championships in the end. DK had five ofits guys earn medals and two girls. Junior Landon Madden led the DK boys’team with a fifth-place time of i 17:31.7, his fastest run of the year. Delton Kellogg’s Nick Muday placed ; 20th in 18:30.5, Jace Hilton 35th in 19:07.9 and fi'eshman Malachi Allersma : • 38th in 19:21.2. Jack Favreau andi^den Q Jones rounded out the top seven for the DK boys’ team with Favreau 66th in ! 20:50.9 and Jones 68th in 21:00.3. Marek Butkiewicz won the boys’ race / in 15:16.0, and there was about a minute 1a I ' I . between each of the first three finishers. ' Centreville’s Will Hulin was second in ■ 16:11.6 and Union City’s Ben Gautsche c i placed third in 17:08.8. *• ' The Panthers were third among ten fiill Division 3 teams in the competition, and coach Grimes was happy to see his guys a couple points ahead of Southwestern I Athletic Conference foe Hackett Cathoi He Prep before the results were split into MM 1 & 5J I I .OU. % r J- *■ 9 9 - < .'J '1^4, ' ATI ::iio % A m <jl I 9 J T p Kr r /trziJ c.£L:d i ilr girfl f I 2;jool i97an brio 'dJidi or ,2® .'. b d veb ) ) » 1 ,1 / I 'J : t I IK 0 . Tortyj 'I 2M J ‘ )Y IR.' icrJ ✓4* f £ ‘ »U fj 4 t I z 2n a 4 '.4, n C' A .(fl (! ;ih’ r'jnnr PJ r i ep rr. f ." d.' iqiiij ■ .Ifi.'i.XX .J M s I oS’i J I ' if i f / wA I • /• r 4 .. : .1 'jLi ' 'tf IG . i: -.‘J I rr *f ' ■ 1 I• ’I : b k > : t / 1 iZ' .. J JL ■ if S. ‘ i A / • , >« I I H f t <.'4'*: 1 b r . 4 b Ji; i 1 b iH , I' b •1 > .J ' n ) ;:iihoq J. r If i C 3 . *I ‘r I 5 J.jJ k’fb'J'J '•Ml r* • r { A. A I I 1 / •i ! Ji L t I I I Ck jy Ur..■ V-' I ?!• p o r K I, < ‘ -''i I y < I ? * '1-1 K I I I L. k ‘I I ♦•R b -li r. « k J3.?' I c C', .e A :v V r.X T*** f It mn r ‘ • 7li; i I > I- '• I »“ '.I • .J f •«r D3 and D4. Centreville won the boys’ D3 title with 68 points ahead of Bronson 69, Delton Kellogg 71, Bangor 103, School­ craft 103, Fennville 120, Quincy 190, Parchment 193, Bloomingdale 250 and Kalamazoo Christian 263. Maple Valley competed in the D3/D4 races too in Otsego Saturday. The Lions were led by Cameron Murray’s 48th-place time of 19:39.6. Grady Wilkes placed 93rd in 22:27.0 and Quincy Page 118th in 24:46.2. Senior Elli Timmerman led the pack for the DK girls with a 30th-place time of23:46.6. Riley Perley was also a med­ alist for the DK girls with a 47th-place time of25:09.8. Evelynn Coumeya was just behind the last of the 50 medalists placing 52nd in 25:30.8. Olivia Vincent ran to a 59th-place time of 26:33.3 and Makayla Lutz was 64th overall in 27:03.3. for DK. “This is the best performance the girls have had all season, as a group,” Grimes said. “We have three rookies out of the five that are running. It is starting to come together. They have an appreciation for the last mile, the middle of the race, be­ ing able to maintain a pace, resisting the urge to walk a little bit even if nobody is looking. Just those little things like that. They’ve built confidence and you can see it.” There were six full scoring Division 3 girls’ teams. Bronson won the title with 21 points ahead of Centreville 63, Fenn­ ville 78, Delton Kellogg 108, Schoolcraft 116 and Bangor 150. Freshman Melanie Jones led the Maple Valley girls running to a 25th-place time of 23:34.5. Izabelle Soper was 45th in 24:52.2, Lydia Emerick 70th in 27:48.1 andAda Marie Blakely 101st in 34:41.0. Fennville’s Isabell Sliter won that D3/ D4 girls’ race in 19:08.6. She was one of three to finish in less than 20 minutes. Bronson’s Ashlynn Harris clocked in a 19:27.2 and Martin’s Veyda Conley finished in 19:42.1. The Delton Kellogg teams will be back in action Saturday at the Portage Invitational. Last week, the DK squads took part in the second SAC jamboree of the sea­ son, Sept. 24. The DK boys were fifth and the girls 14th at the meet hosted by Trojan X.C. teams inch closer to top of Gold at Wayland i ■■*4 J s i ttr I I Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ahilly, twisty course around the Wayland Union school grounds and a few more weeks of training made for a much differentOKGoldConferencejamboree the second time around this fall. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team inched a few points closer to league-leading South Christian and the TK boys jumped Grand Rapids Union to finish third as a team Wednes­ day in Wayland. There was a big shuffle up in the order of finish for the TK ladies Wednesday with sophomore Amya Gater leading the way. She placed 13th with a time of 22 minutes 25.27 seconds. Junior Payton Hardy, the TK leader throughout the fall so far, was 14th overall in 22:25.44. Junior Carmen Reynolds was right behind them with a 15th-place time of22:27.94. South Christian won the jamboree with 21 points. TheTK ladies were second with 65 points, a gap between the Sailors and Trojans that was five points , i / t f H J k 4 J t i ,e I t ► f 'I * I• t:. i <4.r . I ' y 1c 1 • I I ( 1 I ' H t 4 <r hinh to I J . J . ✓ 1 i: 4 r •- .15^^ 1 JI ! J' ; i-! / I C-*. . ,• J 4* I ' .1 ► 4 <■ I J_ * . jTf I b r ' ' IJ. 'Jll f 1 r r t -J. I 7-7:^ I* I li.. . ! J t IL ’ .' i'-. ■ ■ 1 •, It# ; T' n J i ’ i -4 I i ■.e. f » I •# 1 1;5 4 I .> f 4 I I 1 xF I X . ’W I •( 3’ ) I r I t. I ?»I 1*3 t /7 f t I »* ? I t I I I !l I r $ I ,z ' i 7 I z 9 f Thornapple Kellogg freshman Brielle Miller makes her way around the three-loops course in Wayland during the OK Gold Conference jamboree Wednesday, Sept. 24. 1'1 I. .1 t f 1 j I i -e' - 'r. I 1 L I I -rf I I I I 4 'I v 'y 4 H» I w J •b I F k L r t 4t ( -w < * 5 f*k. V* A e •I 1 I * '' I less than at the first conference get-to­ gether earlier this month at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. Wayland’s girls were third with 74 points ahead Northview 114, West Catholic 114, Grand Rapids Union 179 and Wyoming 206. South Christian had nine ofthe first 12 girls across the finish line in Wayland, and the first three overall. Senior Chloe Rinzema led the Sailors in 20:12.70. The TK girls’ team had Breanna Schut 22nd in 23:11.38 and fi-eshman Brielle Miller 23rd in 23:19.58 in its top five. TK junior Alaina McCrumb was right behind in 24th-place and senior Madison Kietzman placed 29th. In the boys’ meet, the TK boys im­ proved from fourth at the first confer­ ence meet-up to third. TK freshman Owen Bremer moved up into the top ten with a tenth-place time of 18:30.45. Trojan junior Grady Galaviz placed 19th in 19:15.60 and freshman Parker Robinett was 25th in 19:55.01. The top five for the TK boys also included sophomore Garrett Holzhausen 30th in 20:11.26 and sophomore Wyatt Rich­ ardson 33rd in 20:16.84. Rounding out the top seven for TK were seniors Benjamin Postma and Noah Donker who were 35th and 36th respectively. South Christian won for the second time in two races on the boys’ side, this time with 29 points. Northview was sec­ ond with 48 points ahead of Thomapple Kellogg 110, Grand Rapids Union 119, Wayland 133, Wyoming 137 and West Catholic 167. The first two guys across the finish line were Sailors, and South Christian had four of the top ten overall. Sailor junior Ben Verlin won the race in 16:57.65 and senior teammate Thad Vanderbaan was second in 17:19.31. The Trojans ran in the Otsego Bulldog Invitational Saturday and will be back in action again at the Portage Invitational Saturday, Oct. 4. The OK Gold Conference Champion­ ship will be hosted by West Catholic at Riverside Park Oct. 15. ^3*^ *. I I 6 iV Delton Kellogg’s Riley Perley (437) and Evelynn Courneya (434) work through the crowd during the first mile of the combined D3/D4 girls’ race Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. The two DK juniors both set new personal records at the meet. Parchment. Madden led the way for the DK boys with a time of 18:38.49 that put him 1 Sth. Perley led the DK girls in 25:28.00. 4 s• I •1 K. •4 I s A % IP T|||r A »*• t .«k \ i\<k i- * j F g S^' I u. tit t. Delton Kellogg junior Landon Madden runs to a season best time of 17:31.70 at the Otsego Bulldog invitational Saturday, a time that put him fifth in the combined D3/D4 boys’ race. 1 f «• TO ALL CREDITORS: The settlor of THE DONN DANIELS LIVING TRUST dated June 15, 2023, whose name was Donn Daniels (DOB: 8/21/1951) and who lived at 12160 Pine Meadow Drive, Wayland. Ml 49348, died on 8/8/25. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Estate of Donn Daniels and THE DONN DANIELS LIVING TRUST dated June 15, 2023, will be forever barred unless presented to the Trustee, Matthew William Daniels, courtesy of his attorneys, the Rochester Law Center, PLLC, at 85 Oakwood Dr. Ste. 125, Rochester, Ml 48307, within four months after the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the Trust will there after be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Dated: September 19.2025 /s/ Christopher P. Atallah (P73224) Rochester Law Center, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee 805 Oakwood Dr. Ste. 125, Rochester, Ml 48307 (248)613-0007 /s/ Matthew William Daniels. Trustee SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 10,2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield. Watson. Hall, James Absent: Mayack Approved the Agenda as amended Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk's Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to approve and adopt Ordinance #2025-198 Chickens in CR. Roll Call Vote 5-1, motion passes Motion to approve two budget amendments-parking lot and BIRCH. Roll Call Vote-All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to approve tree trimming quote. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Delton Kellogg sophomore Joseph McCoy runs to a new personal record time of 18 minutes 18.28 seconds while earning a medal in the D3/D4 boys’ race Saturday at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. He trimmed about a minute and a half from his previous PR. Photos by Brett Bremer STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-60213-DE Estate of William J. Roush, Deceased. Date of birth: 03/19/1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, William J. Roush, died 07/30/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Yvon X. Roush, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 3553 Dawes Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. bate: 09/25/2025 Robert L. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3495 Yvon X. Roush 3553 Dawes Ave SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 (813) 857-2177 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Norman Rex Slocum Trust, dated June 19, 2000. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Norman Rex Slocum, who lived at 7577 Saddlebag Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 died September 19, 2025 leaving a! certain trust under the name of Norman Rex Slocum Trust, dated June 19. 2000, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Rachel Slocum was named as the trustee to serve on the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Rachel Slocum the named trustee at 811 Maryland Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48906 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 9/30/25 Adjournment 8:03 pm David H.Tripp 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269/948-2900 Rachel Slocum 811 Maryland Ave. Lansing, Ml 48906 Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor ♦ ♦ « t I I 1 I I V I I �* 12 Thursday, October 2, 2025 ' THE HASTINGS BANNER 1 i-i.t www.HastingsBanner.com 4 ► I t I I I I I The Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg varsity football teams both picked up their first win of the 2025 season last Friday. Hastings kept its undefeated record in the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference intact with a win at Pcnnfield. Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood had very different experiences facing highly ranked opponents despite both being shut out in conference ballgames. Lakewood was downed 35-0 by Capi­ tal Area Activities Conference White Division foe Portland on the road, while the Thomapple Kellogg squad held top-ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central without an offensive touchdown in a 10-0 OK Black Conference loss in Middleville. Now it is on to week number six of the varsity football season. Lakewood is the lone county team playing at home this week. The Vikings host Lansing Sexton for homecoming at Unity Field. Both teams come into the CAAC White ball- game at 2-3 overall. The J-Dubbs took a 34-18 win over Charlotte last week in conference play. The Hastings team goes on the road to lake on Marshall in the Interstale-8 Athletic Conference. Hastings and Harper Creek are the only two 1-8 squads without a loss in conference play so far this season, and the Saxons host the Beavers for homecoming Oct. 10, but they’ll do their best to not overlook the Redhawks this week. Marshall comes into the contest 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the 1-8. The Redhawks just dropped a four-point ballgame against a North west team that the Saxons defeated by 24 in week number three. Hastings will be looking to extend a four-game winning streak against the Marshall program. Thomapple Kellogg goes on the road in the OK Black this week to face a 4-1 Northview team. They are two of four teams that are 1 -1 in the OK Black Con­ ference so far this fall. Their games last week had a total of 23 points scored as the Wildcats were downed 10-3 by East I J I I I I ( r I ) I » t 1 t » I i I I J I I I I I i I I f I I » I J 1 t » I i I t i I I 1 r f I I I I t « J I I I I I r « I k ♦ I I I « I ( I I I I 4 f I I I I I 1 I SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 23, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property., A potential purchaser is encouraged toi contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Rex R. Risner and Lauren Risner, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: July 29, 2019 Recorded on August 7, 2019, in Document No. 2019-007405, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST. SERIES 20242 Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($370,450.89) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel E: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17 Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 17; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 22 seconds East 1317.14 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 to the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 996.13 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of said Section 17 to the place beginning of this description: thence continuing North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 335.49 feet along said North line to the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds West 1315.41 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 95.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 338 feet parallel with the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 70.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 180.00 feet; thence North 11 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 813.02 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress described as: the South 135.00 feet of the East 95.0 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5078 Harvest Dr. Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2024-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1572957 (09-25)(10-16) FORECLOSURE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number slated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al 01:00 PM, October 16, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on ^the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Samara A. Champion, A Single Person and Daniel D. Paling, A Single Person to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2004, and recorded on October 14,2004, as Document Number: 1135472, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Fifth Third Bank, National Association. FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 05,2018 and recorded July 16, 2018 by Document Number: 2018-006896 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred FiftySeven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Five and 71/100 ($157975.71) including interest at the rate of 3.00000% per annum. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 3: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Section 23, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 Seconds West 989.00 feet along the South Line of said Section 23; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 680.34 feet to the point of beginning: Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 323.15 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds East 328.99 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 323.15 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 328.99 feet to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities as described below. Easement: A private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities over the Easterly 66 , feet described as: Beginning at a point on the South Line of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 9 West distant North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 795.00 feet from the Southeast Corner of said Section 23; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 396.00 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds East 68.99 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds East 807.85 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 46 seconds East 66.00 feet; Thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 873.50 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 68.99 feet; Thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 14 seconds West 396.00 feet; Thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 66.00 feet along said South Section line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 7834 TAYLOR RIDGE. DELTON, Ml 49046 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: September 18, 2025 Randall S. Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Fifth Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank as successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335'9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 25M100630-1 (09-18)(10-09) f > 4 «s O Grand Rapids. Delton Kellogg goes on the road in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division to uke on Coloma, looking to ride the high of last week's homecoming victory over Saugatuck. The Comets are 2-3 overall, and both teams are 1-1 in SAC Valley ballgames so far with Coloma’s one conference win coming in a 60-42 shoot out against the Saugatuck team DK just defeated. Maple Valley took a break from its Big 8 Conference slate to win at Hartford last Friday. Now the Lions return to conference play at Sand Creek with both teams looking for their first conference win. Sand Creek is winless overall on the season. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action ... r m Zi KT ’ I RL I » t ,r 4, r t y I r*' 'f fr ■ 9^ « f « I.’ J 9 f, e A 9 1 f I ■r iiH f Delton Kellogg seniors Keegan Hill (5) and Lassa Lokau (44) combine to break up the fourth down pass attempt thrown to junior Saugatuck's Jack Drummond (6) to seal the win over visiting Trailblazers on homecoming night in Delton Friday. I I reiu-' r'?' k * < 4 •*«* I W" ■' r .15" i J I I r I * .*• b I V i; •• A ' J (’ •I J >' » I .• 4 Photos by Perry Hardin f-' [e^ 4- I f ♦ 4 K* < t I C' b* *3 i.'<> *?.****’ I I J i■ f k < . t ’ I ( ..i •< J *. J I f J i x<^ fl -9 i i La '1 ■t Hr I I*. •% 1 * J A?’ > J (1^ rm- J * <16 ?i I Ji I J . (oe 4 15^ I"' rr / . *•■' J rw ■ t Delton Kellogg quarterback Tucker Tack (10) scrambles up the sideline for a large gain in the third quarter of his team’s win over Saugatuck ' ' Friday at DKHS. I f 1 I 1 kqt ' Cr’i, i •’1' f C4 I t .. * 1 jbM ■.. ■• •>■«.€ . M 1' -b*. tr 1 > $ I « «'^> I » r* « IN^ I C r uuw k*<. *lb> w* A couple long Russell TD runs fi­ nally allowed the Saxons to pull away. He scored on 70-yard and 41-yard runs before the third quarter was up, and Hastings led 48-24 going into the fourth quarter. Tyce Richardson tacked on the Saxons’ final touchdown on a five-yard run. The Saxons were successful on six two-point conversion tries too before Cooper Hokanson came on to boot an extra-point following that final TD. Tyler Frazer had a team-high ten tackles for the Saxon defense. The Saxons are now 3-0 in the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference this season^ and 4-1 overall. “It is awesome. We do a bunch of stuff offseason, lifting and we go to Fort Custer. It builds us up,” Hamp said. “These are all my brothers. I would do anything to be on these fields with these seniors all the time. I wish this was a year round sport, because the bond we have is just awesome.” Delton Kellogg 22, Saugatuck 17 Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team celebrated homecoming a ........... ............ 6 with ............ Southwestern Athletic Confer-U ence Valley Division win over visiting Saugatuck Friday. Delton quarterback Tucker Tack fired a 32-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Oftringa to put the Panthers in front with 2:32 to play in the fourth quarter. “It was great to see the kids fight back and find a way this week,” Delton Kel­ logg head coach Brooks Smith said. “As a staff we really felt they needed one, they have worked very hard and that is the one thing that has not happened yet. We were all really happy for them. They found a way.” Delton Kellogg improves to 1 -4 over­ all this season with the win and 1-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division. The Trailblazers are now 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the SAC Valley, Tack had a 17-yard touchdown run in the opening quarter and then fired two touchdown passes in the second half af­ ter the Trailblazers rallied to go in front 17-7. Smith said he is really starting to make great strides as a passer. “We knew offensively we could get some things if they gave us a certain coverage, so we managed to break a > I «* ..4 \A >*• •-4 I HI W I r *r f ra i «• I I r 4 1 rj I # • p I iiiWW ••>’i i IrI ) I TF!? !’■ I ’.♦ * « I >» 1 :. iu> I ♦ » ' •- *, t. J 9$ K£ . *5 r-:-r <* r; »JI 1 n« t U 11 I ^ar ' r- 4 J I I 1 ) V I > r.■if-' 'J •Tt. *j: r 11< ' -liF •'trivk > ;1 •’-H - A ■‘/•zS.' •> » a ‘ iXv I ' Sr t « Me -•5?» i <1^ " -h'S T 1 I ‘ '•nfc. I fI ■ A- * I I !— 'l. ^i¥»- r t ■ u:.\ r i'' • ............... ■ ( 'i ■. * < Wr X I '~a- jh’.* I 1 - .'k-I 1 ‘ T t x. ll-M 't * » -h w .‘'l.'c •A 4^ 1 t art I 1 i4. ■“(f- 4 **rv» 1 '^u7-n' I v « r 'Ik. 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Hamp took the second half kickoff through the middle, up the left side and then cut back all the way across the field to the right as things got congested around the Pennfield 30-yard-line. The offense moved the ball well all evening, defensive adjustments worked out in the second half and Saxon head coach Jamie Murphy was really pleased to have special teams making a positive impact once again for his squad. It was another dominant performance from the Saxon offensive line. Hamp rushed 15 times for 144 yards. Fellow back Trevin Russell touched his fare share of field turf too rushing seven times for 187 yards and three touch­ downs. “All of our O-line, guards, tackles they’re doing awesome. We couldn’t do anything without them,” Hamp said. “They do the hard work to make us look good. It is pretty easy being a running back with those guys on your O-line,” As a team the Saxons had 421 yards rushing with a front powered by more than just the five starters. There was good work in the trenches all evening for the Saxons from Henry Elzinga, Cade Roberts, Caden Pettingill, Ethan Hetrick, Grady Reed, Cruize Rathbum and others. “Coach Pat Coltson has been at it a lot of years,” Murphy said. “He calls a really good game. He understands what we need to run and how to run it. He is coaching the offensive line and he’s really in touch with what they’re doing and how they’re moving. It helps we have a couple quick backs that hit the hole pretty good and run hard, but the offensive line is the show.” Even with that good work, Pennfield kept hitting back at the Saxons. Russell scored on a 31-yard run three minutes into the second quarter. The Panthers answered quickly with a 37-yard TD run by back Isaiah Eak­ ins-Gray, who was Pennfield’s power­ house on the ground all evening. The Saxons pushed their lead back to two scores at 24-8 with a seven-yard TD run by Cardale Winebrenner with 4:21 to play in the first half. The Panthers followed up with a quick 68-yard touchdown drive that included two fourth down conversions. Eakins-Gray scored on a three-yard TD run, taking a pitch around the right side, and it was 24-16 at the half. “We moved some linemen around a little bit and adjusted to what was giving us trouble in the first half,” Murphy said. “They had an overload set that we thought we could handle with our regu­ lar defensive set, but it was giving us a little bit of trouble especially when they countered out of it and they came back and threw back and countered away. We just made a couple of adjustments and the kids responded well.” It still took some time for the Saxons to pull away. Eakins-Gray took a screen pass from quarterback Calvin Paesens ten yards for a touchdown three and a half minutes into the second half. “They’re solid. They have a lot of fast guys. They’re fast and physical,” said Hamp, who also plays defensive back for the Saxons. “We practice all week. We have a good coaching staff that gets us set up every week for everybody ... we just came out ready to play in the second half. The first half was a little bit of a struggle, but we came back in the second half.” %l I "mi Lions and Panthers both get win number one Brett Bremer Sports Editor I ■’ ■ f 1 s K ■*? 1/ 9 �’ll.h- B I j Thursday, October 2, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com 13 nmi '1 X * •w I h I T 4 1 * L X 9 k 1 * .A X f 1 w I?, Nt t < J « M2 I • A< ' c S RI t Ik I V' i(A' f ** 4 / t I V -4^ 1 VI, 4^ I / i ? 4 A Si *f >'>«*- , w ■* t *< .* e. % 1\ 4 TK K L A •4 <♦ T> > X 5< V I 9 A l»1 • < ’J IT I J % <1 ’ X A •e i V i > .-r A ( Hastings running back Jonah Hamp tries to get through the arms of Pennfield defenders Thomas 3 Ki \ Wright (2), Dre’Shaun Bailey (4) and Gavin May U . during the first quarter Friday night at Pennfield Ml ■ High School in Battle Creek. Photos by Brett Bremer I ' M.. f ' “I • ■ .• I ‘ds. . ( 1 I I I I / ’ 1 ’h. 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Gryffin Harmon and David Cheftchuk covered it up at the five-yard-line with 9:17 to go in the bailgame. The two teams traded punts from there, and Delton Kellogg’s offense finally started its go ahead drive at its own 16-yard-line with 5:45 to go. The Panthers converted on a couple short third down runs in the lead-up to Offringa’s final TD reception. A couple of Saugatuck penalties on the extra-point attempt convinced the Panthers to rush in the two-point ’fc conversion for a 22-17 lead. Saugatuck managed one first down on a final drive, but never got the ball out of its own end. PLAYOFF POINTS w L Tack closed the day 5-for-11 passing for 129 yards. LOCAL STANDINGS 48.6 1 4 Hastings Moving the ball on the ground was tough in both 38.2 2 3 Thornapple Kellogg directions. Lokau had five carries for a team-high 27 3 2 Lakewood 51 yards for DK. Phillips had 22 yards rushing and 13.8 4 1 Maple Valley 11.6 4 1 Delton Kellogg Tack had 20. contest Friday. :-----------------CONFERENCE I CONFERENCE Offringa closed his day with three receptions for Nolan Zbytowski and Kayden Dickerson each L&^ WINS INTOSniE-S ATHLETIC CONFHiettf w L 105 yards and the two touchdowns. rushed for two touchdowns in the ballgame, and 0 3 1 4 Hastings “We had some kids step up big this week,” Smith quarterback Ethan Cassel tossed a touchdown pass 0 2 1 4 Harper Creek 1 2 4 1 said. “First, our student section was amazing, they Coldwater to Brady Rowe for the Raiders. Raider kicker Leo 1 1 3 2 Marshall had energy and were into the game from kickoffto the Wagner hit all five of his extra-point attempts. 2 1 2 3 Jackson Northwest time they rushed the field. Gabe Ramsey and Keegan Dickerson opened the scoring with a 47-yard 2 0 2 3 Pennfield 3 0 1 4 Hill had a couple catches that helped us keep drives Parma Western touchdown run midway through the first quarter. CONFERENCE CONFERENCE going, both are seniors playing football for the first Cassel’s TD pass to Rowe helped make it a 14-0 Wilts w L OKBtac time in high school. Keegan sees lots of reps on both Raider lead before the first quarter was up. 0 2 5 0 Grand Rapids Catholic Central sides of the ball, he is a great slot and DB for us. We 1 1 It was 28-0 by the half after a couple more Raider 1 4 Holland Christian 1 1 had great linebacker play from Gryffin Harmon and 4 1 Northview TD runs. 1 1 2 3 East Grand Rapids (exchange student) Lasse Lokau all night. Lasse also Lakewood quarterback Max Thrun threw for 95 1 1 2 3 Thornapple Kellogg had a couple big runs for us.” yards, and he was intercepted twice by the Raiders 2 0 5 0 Ottawa Hills Johnny Bates stepped in for a solid first start on in the first half. CONFERENCE CONFERENCE the offensive line, according to coach Smith, and LOSSES WINS Michael Goodemoot had 52 receiving yards for w L BIG 8 CONFBIENCE 0 3 5 0 he also spent halftime playing his tiximpet with the Springport Lakewood. 1 3 1 4 Union City DKHS marching band. Teammate Mitchell Swift Brandon Wilkins led the Viking defense with 1 2 4 1 Quincy was crowned the 2025 Delton Kellogg homecoming 1 eight tackles. 2 2 3 Stockbridge king during the halftime festivities as well. 2 2 2 3 Reading It was the first time this season that the Vikings 3 0 1 4 Maple Valley “Mitchell Swift was outstanding on both sides have been shut out by an opponent, and the second 4 0 0 5 Sand Creek of the ball,” Smith said. “I know of at teast three shut out of the season for the Raider defense. CONFERENCE CONFERENCE pancake blocks I saw on film. He was also a plug for LOSSES WINS Lakewood moved to 2-3 overall this season and wnu NO AnWES CSIffBIBICE Wini w I us in the middle all night helping stop the trap play 0 4 5 0 1-2 in the CAAC White with the loss. The Raiders Portland 1 3 4 1 on defense. Mitchell gives you the same consistent Olivet remain undefeated on the season at 5-0 overall and 1 3 2 3 Charlotte effort week in and week out. Before the game I told 4-0 in the CAAC White. 2 2 2 3 Lansing Sexton him he would win homecoming king and then he 2 1 2 3 Maple Valley 13, Hartford 6 Lakewood would get his first win of the season. He is kind of 3 1 1 4 Eaton Rapids The Maple Valley varsity football team rallied 3 1 4 1 Lansing Catholic the heartbeat of our team.” fi-om a 6-0 halftime deficit at Hartford to earn its 3 5 0 0 Ionia “Overall I thought the kids just decided to be first victory under first-year head coach Mitchell CONFERENCE CONFERENCE resilient and play hard for all four quarters,” Smith LOSSES WINS McClintock by a score of 13-6. L sooriiwEnBW added. They put mistakes away and moved on well, 0 2 1 4 Lawton The Lions evened the score at 6-6 on a 30-yard 0 1 2 4 Schoolcraft and that helped us finally get into the right side of touchdown run by Dayton Hillard with six minutes 1 1 3 2 Coloma the win-loss column.” to play in the third quarter. He snuck through the 1 1 1 4 Delton Kellogg Grand Rapids Catholic Central 10,Thornapple 2 0 2 3 Galesburg-Augusta line behind a great block from pulling senior right 2 3 0 2 Kellogg 0 Saugatuck guard Holdyn Clinkscales and then shot up the left The outside linebacker watched, swatted, caught and ran. There was still some time left after Grand Rapids ♦ Closed-Cell Foam Insulation Catholic Central senior linebacker Collin Lott stole ♦ Blown-In Attic Insulation a Trojan pitch, snagged the ball out of the air and rushed 16 yards to the end zone for a touchdown •n ^Family Owned & Operated inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville Friday. But in a game that ended up seeing only two scores, SAW MILL OFFICE suddenly being behind by two scores was a lot. 517-254-4463 Grand Rapids Catholic Central, the top-ranked Nelson Schmucker team in the state in Division 5, took a 10-0 victory 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte, Ml 48813 Conscientious Timber over the Thomapple Kellogg varsity football team to improve to 5-0 overall this season and 2-0 in the Harvester Wanting to Buy Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam OK Black Conference. Standing Timber The now 3-2 Trojans, who are 1-1 in conference FOOTBALL Mb » GD WOOD PRODUCTS I .V E < T I f I Nelson’s SPRAY FOAM,LLC 517-983-0954 I 1 I .4’* •5 1 side for he score. The Lions jumped in fi'ont for the first time thanks to a nine-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Eli Wright with 2:09 to play in the fourth. Kelvin Davis drilled the extra-point kick and the Lion defense held offthe Huskies. “I was really happy for our kids for sticking with it and fighting throu^ some first halfred zone struggles,” McClin­ tock said. “The O-line executed our second half adjustments, led by sophomore left tackle Dalton Emery and freshman left guard Brayden Cook.” The Lion offense amassed 337 yards with 224 coming on the ground. Hillard had a big night with 20 carries for 131 yards. Nolan Hoefler added two rushes for 21 yards. Wright rushed ten times for 75 yards and was 8-of-20 pass­ ing for 113 yards. He was intercepted twice. Kelvin Davis had two catches for 28 yards and Jackson Burpee had three receptions for 35 yards. Tyrese Robinson El had a team-high 16 tackles for the Lion defense, and Kaiden Meyers and Alex Shepard had ten tackles each. Burpee and Shepard both had a sack. “The seniors in the front seven of our defense, Jackson Burpee, Joe Long, Eli Wright, and Tyrese Robinson, had big nights stopping the run and showed great leadership all week,” McClintock said. Brian Sewell had a team-high 53 rushing yards on ten carries for Hartford. He scored the opening points of the ballgame on a four-yard touchdown run with 4:02 to play in the first half. Linken Birkhead had six carries for 38 yards and Mason Mireles had 11 rushes for 35 yards for the Huskies. Mireles, the Hartford quarterback, was l-of-7 throwing the football for 12 yards. Maple Valley moved to 1-4 overall this season with the win. The Huskies are now 0-5. d * t /*■' 4^ • - 4 1. / 1 4 4 < V -kn-itf. 1 I j I t I •<*/* 4 play, held the No. 1 ranked Cougars without an offensive score. Catholic Central got a 22-yard field goal with 1:08 to go in the third quarter and then Lott’s defensive touchdown midway through the fourth quarter while shutting out the TK offense. The Trojans had a few opportunities to put points on the board. Debo Robinson burst through the middle for a couple big runs on the Trojans’ opening drive of the football game, but a TK drive stalled out inside the Cougar 20-yard-line. Catholic Central blocked a 36-yard field goal attempt at the end of that possession. The TK offense also moved the ball inside the Catholic Central ten with a little over a minute to go in the first half, but a fourth down pass was just knocked out of the hands of its intended target at the last second. The TK defense came up big time and again throughout the evening. The Cougars followed up that Trojan turnover on downs late in the first half with a 77-yard bomb from Cougar quarterback Brayden Sweeney to Owen Tietema putting them in position to score in the south end zone before the Trojan marching band took the field. Camden Peter managed to chase down Tietema to prevent a touchdown. Peter was then in on the tackle with teammates Brekin Mcwhinney and Jack Smith a few plays later when they pulled down Sweeney at the three-yard-line as time in the the half ran out. Peter had 11.5 tackles to lead the TK defense. Smith had eight tackles including 3.5 for a loss. Blake Bossenberger chipped in five tackles. 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The Barry County Road Commission might be receiving a gift - one it will pass onto local residents - at least in part due to the efforts of state Rep. Gina Johnsen, after state lawmakers reached a compromise on an $81 bil­ lion budget deal. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which officially started on Oct. 1, on Tuesday, Oct. 7. According to a statement released by Johnsen’s office, the budget deal includes $2.5 million for the replace­ ment of the Brown Road crossing in Woodland Township. Officials with the Michigan House 9 n •H.. Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer * lonoM arnntO L<< State lawmaker helps secure funding for local bridge project i •-iH I Thursday, October 9, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com I V *** ♦ « DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 *< f p.' I *1 am I -rMti f1 » tk : w/1 1 ft r « » I #- I J «/ * " • O) V F/ rrr^_^_rr U' 4- ' d^ I). J •V 7s' V MS * ♦x I >• •A V *<4. 5 J iZ. 4 The state's $81 billion budget deal includes a $2.5 million appropriation that will go toward the replacement of the Brown Road crossing in Woodland Township. The crossing currently consists of four large culverts. Courtesy photo “We are fixing roads and bridges, sup­ bridge project in my district,” she added. “Even in divided government, we proved compromise can deliver results.” Jake Welch, BCRC manager, said he’s appreciative of the efforts by See PROJECT on 3 porting police to keep communities safe, and letting workers and seniors keep more of what they earn. 64 I am also pleased that the budget provides funds for the Brown Road '^AA* Ki • 4 . -F > I Yankee Springs FD sees good turnout at first annual open house ggfinqS 89)lrBSY Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer Uijri ^yiujinoqfn'jiTsnimuaifeiW oriJ Ifi no gnignilo jgjgs 1 fofi biu<wpwn k Y sdXlwaJod < jq'«' i ^Cl <b bfis 2dUtm£l u S' - : ^l ' it -1 •, hir/7 nom^val A <^i€ '¥ 1 ^TT' . ja1 1U<) ‘ • ' t: A.<- . t; loLmuirbiJ I ** .Jn'j.' 1 J Ir <1 - flfid laifD 3tF1 •t HE W33b I -Ir .smoH ( * »4 .2101 I EbfLTl ehufadSK" I. . 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Fire trucks, safety experts and more took center stage for families and fi-iends to learn and explore. The event kicked off Fire Safety Prevention Week on Oct. 6, with this year’s theme: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Fire Chief Dan Miller said the event drew an “excellent turnout” of visi­ tors. “The kids had fun,” he said, “Parents learned a lot on fire safety, especially with lithium batteries.” Other topics included smoke detec­ tors, power lines and what to do when calling 911. Lithium-ion batteries fall in the cat­ egory of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). To learn what is considered HHW and how to properly dispose of dangerous products and materials, including lithium-ion batteries, visit barrycounty.org/barrycountyrecycles/ index.php. Miller wants every homeowner to ensure fire safety protocols. “Fire safety should be every day, not just (in) October. Every home should have a smoke detector in every bedroom, in hallways, living room, basement, on every level .of a home,” Miller said. “They should be tested monthly; if they’re not 10-year batteries, then the batteries should be replaced every six months. “New smoke detectors out now are good for 10 years. The outside of the detectors should be vacuumed to keep the dust from collecting on them.” < .iff u I^Hi V I > Hl J - -**i' ^1'. i -.1^ . ft J X I** J '• V' I MM I 4 i t W 7 I^W-» 4 I !-<b •♦! I I. 9 .4 I =31 J 1 f *M S'ft', A S. \ < h T. 4 J I 1 a I, I •M a LO Council reviews updated posting in manager hiring search 1 p 4 aI; e i L < > Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer l' A I* > Members of the Lake Odessa Village Council gathered for a “committee of the whole” meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7, to put the potentially final touches on an updated job posting to be used in the coun­ cil’s fourth hiring search for a new, full-time village manager. Village President Karen Banks said Tuesday’s meeting comes after a “very productive” meeting by a three-person ad-hoc committee that reviewed the previous job posting. According to Banks, the ad-hoc committee developed a three-tier approach for the new posting that would include: Manager 1 - An entry-level posi­ tion where the candidate would learn the administrative functions of managing a village under the direct supervision of an experienced manager; Manager 2 - A “journey level” position, where the candidate would bring “some of the knowledge and skill to perform the village man­ ager’s role,” while needing some mentoring and time to work under an experienced manager; and Manager 3 - A “senior level” can­ didate would bring the knowledge, skill and ability to independently perform “the foil range of duties” of village manager. Salaries would reportedly range fi'om a low ofjust more than ^-TJ^ ; « i ** 1 k 1J < A a V > 1 e > ] s o Hot topics at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department open house to observe Fire Safety Prevention Week included lithium-ion battery safety, smoke detectors, power lines and what to do when calling 911. Miller said homeowners should make a plan in case of a fire. “Families should have a safe meet­ ing place outside, where if there is a fire that everybody goes to that meet­ ing place, to make sure everybody has made it out of the residence or struc­ ture,” he said. “Proper smoke detector placement is crucial for your home’s fire safety,” Miller continued. “Should the smoke detector go off, make sure everybody is aware of the alarm and do not go back inside whatsoever.” Miller said not to forget about car­ bon monoxide (CO) detectors either, especially with colder weather on the way. Other safety precautions fi-om Miller include: • If you live in a multi-story house, make sure you install CO detectors on See SPRINGS on 2 r>r-* *3^ » A »« d A' 5Wji . ...... e ? nr • £ ‘ iSJ ^"sii J 1 ■ » * '. J '4 '. I ffl r ■H V ■■ I 1^? . "’r-M •’.'IF* ; i.' .:r^ , 3 a The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department hosted an open house on Monday, Oct. 6, to celebrate Fire Safety Prevention Week with the theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home. H Photos by Dan Miller See MANAGER on 3 w ‘U f. 5*^ < ** 4 •5 * BBS IMwni V s • r r INHf* r” «f t 4r I < I 4 I 7 » 110 1 e 1 »* 4 f •*%w 4 * r t*!’ I 9^ 1 J A «BI * •*s « U I’W*' ( * MB M BM • A ( c << V -'1^ ££1^ o •BW IM A M a i' 1 » SAXON SOCCER FINDS THE NET A FEW TIMES IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE PAGE 9 « TK * BM « «BI * a. 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Oct 21 File photo p r e Molly Macleod Editor Staff and volunteers at the Hastings City /Barry County A irporl arc gearing up to show off the airport’s new Larry Baum Memorial Terminal this month. On Tuesday. Oct. 21, the terminal will be open to the public for an open house, ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony, AH of the events taking place on Oct. 21 arc free and open to the public. Mcmbersoflhe public arc invited to tour the terminal throughout the day on Oct. 21. between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Free hot dogs and lemonade will be provided all day. The ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Get. 21, with special treats for attend­ ees to follow. Construction on the new terminal wrapped up in August, according to airport officials. The new termi­ nal quickly took shape, with crews breaking ground on the project in December 2024. Airport Manager Gino Lucci said no local tax dollars were used for the project. SI .2 million in federal funds, plus $300,000 from the airport’s own funds, were used to construct the new terminal. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport is located at 2505 Murphy Drive in Hastings. EDITORIAL Local journalism focus of National Newspaper Week 2025 October 5th through the 11th marks the 85th celebration of National News­ paper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers, a professional organization of newspaper associations, has sponsored and supported National Newspaper Week, a week-long promotion of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. The theme, or we might say, the rallying cry, of this year's celebration is “Embrac­ ing Local Journalism for a Better Future.” Local journalism is the heartbeat of informed communities. It brings sto­ ries to light that national outlets often overlook — stories about school board decisions, city council debates, neighbor­ hood events, and local heroes. In a world increasingly shaped by global headlines and social media noise, reconnecting with local news is vital for civic engagement, accountability and community resilience. Why Local Journalism Matters: • Informed Citizens: Local reporting empowers people with the information they need to make decisions in their every­ day lives—from voting to attending town Embracing Local Journalism a,8etl&t, Futivte, I at I Green Street in Hastings is very festive each year during Halloween, lined with a variety of elaborate decorations. The city plans to shut down a stretch of the I {/ti^ ' File road to vehicular traffic to accommodate frick-or-ireaters again this year photo by Hunter McLaren p f t ■ f 1 hall meetings. •Accountability: Localjournalists often serve as watchdogs, uncovering corrup­ tion or negligence that directly impacts their communities. • Community Connection: l^cal news fosters a sense of belonging by highlight­ ing stories that resonate on a personal level. • Economic Development: Thriving local media can support small businesses through advertising and partnerships, strengthening the local economy. • Trust: According to the 2024 Trust in Media Study conducted by America’s Newspapers and Coda Ventures, local newspapers are the most trusted news source in the country. Readers rank them highest for transparency, ethical standards and connection to their communities — qualities that are critical in an environment saturated with misinformation and nation­ al polarization. ■:u ■SV I 4 V* •S f I Molly Macleod Editor An annua) Halloween tradition in Hastings will continue for another year as the Hastings City Council approved the closure of a popular stretch of road that serves as the epicenter for Hastings trick-or-treating. The council approved a motion at a special meeting last week, on Sept. 29, to close a portion of Green Street located between South Broadway Avenue and South Cass Street on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., blocking vehicle traffic while kids and families quest for candy. The closure is routine for the city, which has recognized that the stretch of Green Street has become a hub for ♦ trick-or-trcaicrs —■ even more so when the road is blocked off to traffic. Green Street is the only roadway that the Hastings Police Department shuts down for the special night. Resident volunteers, the Hastings Fire Department and the HPD alt offer support to ensure safety and a smooth event. Department of Public Works volun teers will also join in on the fun this year, helping ensure smooth operations throughout the evening. The city's fire pit will travel from downtown to add to the evening’s enjoyment, say city officials. Those who live on Green Street can still enter and exit during the closure. 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"S'’;! .<( a V . >1 Parents and kids learned about fire safety and explored the firetrucks at the Yankee Springs Township Fire Department open t house on Oct.6. » ■> ' Ku •*> J .*« A .*11 ' • ■ Is "A L\ SPRINGS '90s HITS & XMAS RIFFS WITH EZRA RAY HART > ■'♦'V k A -X I Tickets available now at the FireKeepers Box Office or FireKeepersCasino.com. ■WfFlREKEEPEBS V' lW| CASINO • HOTEI ■* H BATTII cailc GET YOUR Vj{ifip0N- 1-9410 Exit 104 I 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 Must be 21 or older. Tickets based otr availability. Schedule subject to change A K • Install as many CO detectors as needed to be safe in your home. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas that you can’t perceive without a device. High levels are poten­ tially lethal, and it’s simply not worth risking your and your family’s health and life by not using the right number of CO detectors, Miller said. Continued from Page 1 TUESDAY, DECEMBERS ■ w f c J BRAOPORO WNi TR* 9 5^ B .: ...4 1 > t I every floor, including the base­ ment and attic. • Do not forget to install CO detectors in every sleeping area and rooms where people spend the most time, such as the living room. * V •> X' \ • « I .V*< • ’A z. ■ ** *» ♦ ; :«ir 1 \ > . ' I I, ' J .I *1 j '’in. >K *T'<b. EDITORIAL mmacleod@mihomepaper.com DELIVERY QUESTIONS circulation@hastingsbanner.com CLASSIFIED ADS classifiedads@hasttngsbanner.com All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept., 1351 N M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). This newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. 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T 4 w s f ** V IL IL * �I it ' 3 1 nr i ■'K* s k. % |ft {4 1 % 'i’V - A" .k: •> % b Mattson celebrates 40 years of service in leadership, community advocacy 5 .V ■■■■ 4 .-J 1 R M 4 - * of his work, fostering hope and The staff at Family Sup­ opportunity in the communities port Center of Barry County he serves, the statement read. recently celebrated 40 years Mattson has served as ex­ of service in the nonprofit ecutive director of the Family and human services sector Support Center of Barry County by its executive director. since September2024, following Bill Mattson, according to nearly four years as program a statement released on Bill Mattson director. Wednesday, Oct 2. For four decades, Mattson LFnder his leadership, the Fam­ ily Support Center has deepened has reportedly exemplified its mission of strengthening families servant leadership, dedicating his career to uplifting children, families and vulner­ through education, prevention, and able individuals across Michigan, ?Uaska advocacy. His vision of collaborative, - and beyond. Guided by ±e principle of community-centered leadership has “service above self,” he has consistently been instrumental in advancing innova­ placed the needs of others at the center tive services for children and families I P iS iroq J B < - * T- s I i I I K f A ■ It a < IKS * Sfex «» A i T-t) ;zEb8MbW ( 'W, .s I aifnoisl^ ! I I I I f i* ■X' I'Mj ' ■t- b!ln9b<»i ’nfisfx-s I isJiarflWfrT''” I •T 4 i - 1 V i / - -J *I • f 1 •l 'r r X } :• iu- - 1 aI I I X *'■ " Ki I fc» 5« -1 . i u*.. • Chamber receives award for child care leadership I I I ’ B C'. 'r_' y*; 3 4 ••»’ 7. - Sq. u.. *4^ z. I 'i '.V -I u ■'( .7’ r 5> I I .. • 1 / r ’1 *«* Ml » J 1 (I1 • 4 I y * * / ’ / * r f 4 1 \ I ) I •*1 J I ^4 I I I f 1 f t I ^l. The Barry County Chamber & Econom­ ic Development Alliance and its president and CEO, Jennifer Heinzman, were re­ cently honored as an “Imagine MORE!” Award honoree by the Western Regional Childcare Coalition, led by Vibrant Futures and The Right Place. The award was presented during a CEO/ Executive Leadership Roundtable at Cas­ cade Engineering in Grand Rapids. According to an announcement by BCCEDA officials, the recognition high­ lights the chamber’s collaborative, work­ force-aligned approach to expanding child­ care access - bringing employers, local J 4 ? >*? i *v I I * 1 ’«.r. I 4 •t ?T A. 1 I* I t **• • * r J i.i I, t S 1 . Ml l<i - government, health partners, philanthropy, and providers together to grow capacity, streamline resources, and integrate child­ care within broader housing, talent and economic development strategies. “We could not do this work without the help of the Barry Community Foundation, the County of Barry, and the B-Healthy Barry County Coalition—this has truly been a team effort,” said Heinzman, “Child care is essential infrastructure for a strong workforce and a vibrant local economy, and our partners have been shoulder-to-shoulder with us every step of the way.” BCCEDA officials stated the award celebrate scalable, public-private solu­ tions that increase childcare supply and support family stability across Michigan Local electric vehicle drivers and enthusiasts will display their vehicles for the public this Saturday, Oct.ll, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library. A variety of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be avail­ able for inspection, with their owners standing by to answer questions and share their real-world experiences. Some vehicles will be available for rides or drives. To date, owners have registered vehicles from Chevrolet, Hyundai, Polestar, Subaru, Tesla and Toyota. This educational event is free and open to all who are interested in learning about driving electric and how electric vehicles can save people money and benefit the climate at the same time. Organizers say the event is a great opportunity to see what electric vehicles are really like. An information table will have re- i I ^iS 8 f 4*1 PROJECT mile west of Woodland Road, with Brown Road serving Continued from Page 1 as a thoroughfare connect­ ing Hastings and southeast Johnsen and the area’s other Grand Rapids suburbs to state lawmakers in securing 7 Lake Odessa and eastward to the funding. Lansing. -w “They’ve been very recep­ The replacement of the tive to listening to us,” he Rep. Gina culverts has been a top pri­ said. “I can’t say how much Johnsen ority for BCRC officials, but easier that’s made my job. Welch said the county agen­ “It’s invaluable to have cy has been unable to secure them as partners.” the necessary funding for a more tradi­ While the state budget plan is finally tional bridge-type structure. in place, Welch said he’s still waiting on details of the funding for the Brown “Bridges are more expensive,” he said. Road project but hopes the installation of a new bridge could occur as early as Now, however, funding is seemingly next year, if not in 2027. no longer a roadblock. And, Welch “The project got funded. That’s said BCRC officials hope to put the great,” he added. “That’s a fantastic project out to bid in either January or deal for the road commission.” February of next year. According to Welch, the Brown Road “It’s currently being designed,” crossing is currently a series of four he said. “We’re hoping to do this in large culverts located more than a half 2026.” j v» 9 * I 1 T •>l. •«t? t... .' Jtftj •’< 1 II 4. I I • ’< r •Jk. I MV ' 1 ■ - !ib I 1 t /► V 'r, >K I iPIII i 1 g; " <♦ •hr?! t • znvi.. ‘4/ rf I 4 ! •#• Pit '■f-Zt I s, ^nr 4; . I / I 3 I .if 1^-. I >i -V I 1 It • t I * I 4 / I . X a rF'// 'U ! t I A r I! I 1 ' '•A M ■ * 1 V • i?c **? •? Iz t < •t I I -•1. I T J -z -intsssit-'' -I i • ik i i Vflltfl • iSfflf-^“ ' * J R < Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, CFP®, AAMS® AFFP® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 I i lii FOCUS 1 f e V 4 4 I ’4 I iirx >• > ► 3n)ct:5t^ v> grr; sources and other giveaways, including information for EV owners from Con­ sumers Energy about special electric rates and incentives on EV chargers. This event is part of National Drive Electric Month, now in its 15th year. Those interested in registering to display their electric vehicles or inter­ ested in finding other events can go to driveelectricmonth.org. The Electric Vehicle Show and Tell is presented by the Hastings Public Li­ brary, the Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association, and the Southwest Mich­ igan chapter of the national Electric Vehicle Association. The Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association is a vol­ unteer group of EV enthusiasts based in Kalamazoo devoted to promoting further adoption of electric vehicles. The group has been organizing educa­ tional EV events for the public since 2015, MM Financial •>s ♦ If r Prosperity Region 4 that includes Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola and Ottawa counties. DM Electric vehicles on display at HPL this Saturday ■4, C from 2003 to 2012, and the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan from 1985 to 2003. His service has also extended deeply into civic and community leadership, where he has served on numerous boards and commissions. Mattson is also an active Rotarian and currently a member ofthe Hastings Rotary Club, while previ­ ously having served with the Rotary Club of Lansing and the Fairbanks Golden Heart Rotary Club, reflecting his stead­ fast belief in Rotary’s ethos of “service above self.” To commemorate this milestone, the Family Support Center invites the community to join in recognizing Mattson’s contributions and his lifelong dedication to servant leadership and service above self. DM 1 ’’Ml T throughout Barry County. “For me, the true measure of success has always been about making a mean­ ingful difference in people’s lives. When we help individuals and families over­ come obstacles, find their voice and move toward their dreams, we create stronger, healthier communities,” Mattson said. “After 40 years. I’m still inspired every day by the opportunity to walk along­ side people as they discover their own strength and reach for their goals.” Overthe course ofhis career, Mattson’s leadership has held executive roles including at the Family Support Center of Barry County since 2020, the Four Health Family Resource Center from 2021 to 2023, Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE from 2018 to 2019, Adult Learning Programs ofAlaska from 2014 to 2018, Alternative Services, Inc. i * ■ 3 Thursday, October 9, 2025 J h •% THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com *X six A t Member SIPC Jeff Domenico, AAMS* CRPC* Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 T* A retiree’s guide for National Financial Security Month .<« tfS***- M*' fI rrr t c I J* R* I 5.frr-. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow (far left) and members of the Lake Odessa Village Council work to review an updated job description that will be used in an upcoming hiring search for a new, full-time manager at a “committee of the whole" meeting Tuesday, Oct. 7. Photo by Dennis Mansfield -p r tH 4 / Of;*' )r JU I I' - I 1 MANAGER r ^ijr>hJ L‘ Continued from Page 1 •T* 1 ' 5 H.I $68,500 for Manager 1 to a high of $102,000 for Manager 3, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. All levels would receive “a generous” ben­ efit package, including health care and 401 (k) plans. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow said he’s already heard from four individuals, including two already interviewed by the council during previ­ ous hiring searches, about vacant man­ ager’s position. “There may be some other people that come to mind,” he added. Before officially kicking off yet anoth­ er hiring search, some council members questioned if the salary scale also needed to be updated. “I know we talked about pumping up the pay to be a little more competitive,” said Trustee Ben DeJong. “We should talk about that salary,” added Trustee Michael Brighton. “Is there a feeling we’re low?” At its current levels, Guetschow said he believes the village is at a competi­ tive disadvantage. “It’s not comparable,” Guetschow said, adding he had previously urged the top salary range to push $120,000 annu­ ally. “It’s a challenge for us.” However, he also stated the overall compensation could be bumped up by increases in other areas of the benefit package. “I’m really tom,” Guetschow said. V ' A d I ’ < ‘t < r-T bk’ I I I i I .1 I i ▼ -tftH 8 J I v T. J I » . I vJif. Jl' • IZ' 'K\‘ i 1 < I I I . I I 4 •• ■A9 I '51 •j; u -r •** t.* nr I K FT *1 J I « r * 4 ♦ V *-•?* J * SV ] i ’t * r 0 / > » ( ,fc , •S b Mr ''3dnit 5 uuv ns J' # F “1 ( I I .1* * .H» iU. ■ I 4 b d 1 ■ % jv. ' 5 U> I I I >3'. if 'll 4^? ’ . * 3 - .f «* cdK k i 3 « tf'”' f J I I J » (•. t * .-u I- 'C' n 1 .1* «* I B* a e L Ji * XJ *1 / .f t i1' r z ’*K *[ / t. I z <) < 1 I t'? / k 4 ) •» • $ [ I wlw:? L J « TO P X I « •r 1 * » A 4 i ' 'JP' » . Hl '( n. '. 4'^ I- I V’J * * seven months after Geiger accepted the job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. During the most recent search this summer, three different finalists - including two current village employees - withdrew their names from consideration after receiving job offers. y 7 ♦ ♦ + if * e Jr -f. r"” “You have to realize there’s competition out there. “At the same time, you have a system here that was put in place as far as com­ pensation,” he added. “My inclination is to keep it where you are now.” Another option, according to Banks, would be to also review a previous salary study for village employees and include language in the job description that the pay scale might be adjusted. “I wholeheartedly think we should have that salary study updated - across the board,” Brighton said. Later during Tuesday’s meeting, council members reached a consensus to have the job posting placed on the Michigan Municipal League’s website for 30 days. Banks asked for Guetschow to tweak the job description, reflecting input from the committee of the whole meeting. She added she’d then review the chang­ es, before village staffers forwarded it to the MML. The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023, when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than A •f 1 1 ■J. 3'' l»l' r ♦B i r \ h t If you’re retired, it’s easy to let your finances go on autopilot. Since Oc­ tober is National Retire­ ment Security Month, it’s a good time to revisit some areas that can impact your long-term financial secu­ rity and help your money last a lifetime. Consider these sugges­ tions: • Manage your with­ drawal rate. You’ll likely need to tap into your re­ tirement accounts — your IRA and 401(k) or simi­ lar employer-sponsored plan. But think carefully about how much income you withdraw every year. If you take out too much, especially in the early years of your retirement, you risk outliving your re­ sources. You have the op­ tion of withdrawing from these accounts at age 59/2. Once you turn 73, you’ll be required to take out at least a certain amount each year based on your age and account balance. * Estimate health care costs. When you turn 65, you will be eligible for Medicare, but you may still need a Medicare supple­ ment plan, both of which will require premium pay­ ments. You’ll probably also incur a variety of oth­ er unreimbursed expenses for doctor visit copays or deductibles, prescription drugs and vision, hearing and dental care. Addition- ally, about 70% of adults ages 65 and older will need some form of longterm support, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. This may include a paid home health aide (average cost of $77,792 per year), an assisted living residence (average cost of $70,500 per year) or nursing home care (private room average cost of $127,750 per year). (Cost estimates are from Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey.) Over the course of your retirement, these can add up, so be re­ alistic when budgeting for health care expenses in re­ tirement. • Consider when to take Social Security. You can start receiving monthly Social Security checks at age 62, but your payments will generally be larger if you wait until your “full” retirement age of 66 or 67. (The size of your payments will “max out” at age 70.) If you believe you have longevity working in your favor, and you can afford to wait, you may well be better off by delaying Social Security as long as possible. • Avoid investing too conservatively. Once you’re retired, you might think you should take as few chances with your investments as possible — after all, you have less time for them to bounce back from a downturn than you did during your working years. Nonetheless, it’s important to consider keeping a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented investments in your portfolio to help you stay ahead of inflation. Even at a low rate, inflation can erode your purchasing power over time. • Keep your generosity in check. If you have grown children who need financial help, or grandchildren heading to college someday, you’d no doubt like to do what you can to assist them. How­ ever, the hard truth is that they have more time than you to find workable fi­ nancial solutions, whereas if you deplete your funds through your generosity, you could put yourself in a precarious position. So, be as giving as you can afford —but try not to go beyond that. By preserving your financial independence. you’ll end up benefiting your family as well. Retirement is ideally an enjoyable time in your life, especially if you feel financially stable. So, take time to check in periodically to keep that stability on track. This article was wrih ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Ed»’ard Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC �1 4 9 Ihvfsdoy, Octoben 9, 2025 •.* / BANNBI r HastingsSanner com ■ 1 9 :«5 Lack of local news tied to ’ government secrecy, new report says f I I ’?5 W**M 'i^-- By John Vok. RMean* AnociM, MttJ# Lxxil Nw Ifstabve ) b l>ct^ pijH': V I t I , •> Vk3> s ment’* y r r 1 i ' i i i i 1 !»■* ■ * ' < <♦ ..J • "Il ,L 4. 1 i-iA ‘.#r • I * •• ft 4 Demor''?'''-' dowetown ) I. Ljs utinng Ciprity irtH: - Mt) File photo ''/v; ihf; side of State Street in H.jro fio K ' qs' protest hostad by Ml Barry f ' > 1 I J I i Local group to host protest Oct. 18 Memherstd Ml Ikaryt mint)' jidix । jhle will be hosting a s< c Poking/ protest frommKfntoJp.ni onS iiiinJay.Dci lX.ai the I'homappk Pirtzn jn Hastings According lo urganizcTS. Ox; dxrmr nf the event rs ’‘No Kings. No Throne. N(t Dictator' Marcia S/umowski Miid tl^eevcnt will feature poems, music and prcscnliilions. Pien, at I p m.. paticipinLs will “peacefully w alk" through dwwntowTi I fastings to the Barry County f ourthouse. where they hope to circle thc-building and sing helorc dispersing. The upcoming riilly will he similar to the fast "Nh Kings” prtXcst on June 14. organizers staled. I hiring the (kt IX c\ ent, the l(x:a1 group w ill be uilicct ingnon-penshabic food items for Hany ( ounty Carvs. MI Barrv Counlv Indivisible hosts monthly peaceful protests on the first Thursday of the month al U.S. House Rep. John Mtxilenaar’s olfice in Caledonia and on the third Saturdav of the month at the Barry County Courthouse. For more information, persons may visit online at nokings.org/host-kx)lkit or on the group's Facebook page by searching “Mibam countvindivisible. DM * < Park officials announce availability of track chair ft " " > * r b 9 I* >« A J • i > < rr / 4* I 9 tf u B 1 « I 4* .41 rI I a ~i J < >x < A r i r « * ■ * •M » 4 < r**- t’ *>' «■ ■ ft- * ■I ie^ • — k' J / J 1 i V :z -*.s * kx *s ; «* It (uU a lot of pemer tn the hands of o4kials and pnvau companies, usually, that the> re doing huunobs * ith Mcdill researchers requcaicd records from a sample of 165 new s desert counbes earlier this year, kiabng to The lo&» of kx:al new s is •« f b 1 « A < «n * rr* uTTimumtict in ‘-Kk ttid of kicai ffcwernT piianocwithtnaifMrancy ’ a * i. J * 4-^ f ,^e> ^*1 | 4*^ /•* f M MVP j I » f».irj I I (jovcm* ^^9. K : c4s'/;CT this vear > linked with tncre«»ed gencnvncnl $ecrec). Mxxrding to a new sAudy conducted b) the Brechner CorMcr for iIk Advancement of the First k Amendment at the Univcr^ of Flonda Pk findings lend the first empirical evidence to the conncetKin long intuited between the dcdining health of local news ecosy'stems and decreased gos erntnern tnm?^)arcnc'y. The> addlothcgruwingbod> ofrcscarch thaa demonstrates the HTtywtt of new s de­ serts on democracy , including increased partisanship, lower voter participation, and diminished civic engagement “Where there are no newspapers and weakened newspaper systems, govern­ ment secrecy is flounshing." said David Cuillier, directs of the Freedom of Information Project at the Brechner ( enter and author of the rcptxt. ‘tiovemmeni officials sec that joumalisLs arc hurting, and they’re taking advantage of that. To measure transparency'. ( uillicr and his colleague Brett Posner-Ferdman. a law student at Penn State, requested the same seven records from 44 slate govern­ ments under each slate's public records law. They found that the states with fewer newspapers per capita were more likely to deny or ignore their requests. They also found that responsiveness to requests improved in states with stronger press associations. Overall, about a quarter of requests were fully complied with, while another quarter were outright denied or not responded to. The Medill Local News Initiative has tracked a net loss of more than 3*300 local newspapers and 45,OCX) newspaper journalists in the US since 2005. Those losses represent drops of about 33% and 60%, respectively. The researchers did not find a signifi­ cant connection between the density of digital-only local news sites and govern­ ment transparency. Cuillier argued that these typically small start-ups can't be expected to replace the work once done by large newspaper teams. “They’re stretched so thin in trying to produce content that they often don’t have time to pursue public records, let alone sue for them,” Cuillier said of digital-only local news sites. David C uillier, director ofthe Freedom of Information Project at the Brechner Center, explained ffie local news crisis may lead pulbic officials to feel embold­ ened to withhold documents. “This is a terrible, terrible situation for democra­ cy,” Cuillier said. Former Washington Post journalist and Fulbright Scholar Miranda Spivack explained that government secrecy can take its most damaging form at the state and local levels where most citizens encounter government. She documented local officials’ attempts to hide critical information about issues ranging from toxic chemicals in firefighter gear to dirty drinking water in her book “Backroom II «I I I * > rrtt-n: Sc<. rct> Hanm (Xw ( nBwnnmfai d;vj i -cal Heroes Fi^mng Back" h Repnrfted wih permission 7 z* f f » ; ' j t J < it J’’ mV' y-'' ru' T r learn who, if anyone, was i- L >C‘‘ ................ requeuing records from these ' «*■ r local governments Almost half did not respond to the request Of the 54 ctMJrties that produced records m full, more than 70®'* rccavcd no records I 'y I**- « * 4 t 9 ftp I I I 1^'. I t f AX*' ' 3 requests from journalists m a full year. Journalist scholar Miranda Spi- ! ! I vack described noncompliancc with i rcc«ds requests as depriving citizens of a cntkal avenue to exercise oversight of *Xaie and local governments In man) cases, new s desert counties I arc small and rural. Cind) Dmsbey, S the count) elerte and recorder in Slope ( ount). North Dakota said she had no memory of any records requests in her five years on the job. “The population here is about 740 people.” ()mshn wrote over email “There w ould be no reason that an) new s media organizations would need any records from Podunk. Ixmg w^ii limes and cop)'ing fees also stood in the w ay of access to documents, both in Medill’s look at the local level and Cuiliier's look at the state level. The !>:partment of Natural Resources in Iowa asked C ui 11 ier for more than S16,(X)0 for access to records on hunting and fishing licenses. Cuillier listed four paths toward im­ proving government compliance w ith re­ cords requests: Strengthened local news ecosystems; stronger laws that mandate attorney’s fees and monetary penalties if an agency is found improperly withhold­ ing documents; independent information commissions in each state; and bolstered litigation efforts. He noted The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has made strides on this final point It launched the Local Legal Initiative in 2020 to provide on-±e-ground legal support for local journalists with backing from the Knight Foundation and Press Forw ard, a nation­ wide philanthropic coalition working to strengthen local news. Eric Feder, the director of the Local Legal Initiative, explained that the initial request is only the starting point of the battle for public records. He hopes that increased litigation from initiatives like his can change the culture around gov­ ernment transparency. *4 Bringing a lawsuit gets results,” Feder said. “It doesn’t win every' time, but keeping the pressure on, holding agencies accountable has this almost immediate effect” John yolk manages, updates and ana­ lyzes the Medill Local News InitiatNe s database ofnews organizations. A t\i’otime Northwestern graduate (MSandBS injournalism, double major in statistics/, he has pre\’iously worked at the Star Tribune, the LocalNews Accelerator and Northwestern Athletics. I t ’ X * 4' '. ) ,v I i , .d:<" > rfV t I { b ,’r'A 9^ • 0 4 • » t r I oW i » I V? (•VV I r I. ' I* I i f r > • > I r \;'f r ’i ** 1 I 's I t i-l e X, ' 1 »•*** J (• r** I - I / > in > »• 9♦ 9 I .r to •»* dH > to* s> I* A !*• J ajes*' ft" T 1 *:i ■ i .. -5* J I I k * •X I 1 w - 1 :« 5 .,r?t t I t L • ■ 4 f I B r' ■ .-5 Q i 1 if'* W<V< r* ' e W « ft’ J ' *Jri 1 * ' .G« H 1 B ' w ft i ,1 » iH I -5 <» f I 1^ ! 1 1 J u •* I -* t 'T I • I to 4* > H i'' t V * • ’ ' .Ji A * r! ^*1 » i- V '.*) Jj-”’ 4 L t i»rt •' 1 • ** r,l^ ♦ •• * f ^j»«w n* jUki 1 f 4 I I* 1.2 X •W’ I Np ■ 'T^-. i r T <• 4*1 USP’’ > i ii’.£SEiEnfyMr?'W .-J b I .. r ; w J Al 1^. .i5 j; J1 r?.; ) •,v * I * r V > « ffi WCM •*«*%*• ® Mb,9 **1 » ’t-. '••l 11 tASte W SB . 1 T ««PI« ' t la. I dr>r « < k I J \ Bsrt r> r< * A . > 4 z?- ‘A 1 > f W- t' 2 F>- *w t * ITOT*' z. 4 . . LW .*•* I K 41** 1 r f 11 ' , * I **• J Soct 13,. A '*1 I I i « A Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com Historic Charlton Park officials recently announced they are taking reservations for use of the track chair for persons needing a mobility device. There is no cost to use the track chair, but reservations are required. * “ 1.1 SK ., I V n '•toff ' •. I • ‘X,’ I',/ 'rT.<5: F a ? * s * 4^ t» ** 4 1 I ,s. - * i .r i't <k 1.' ■ ■ ■1 '•'‘i k 1 V' J 5 t'' I NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES Visitors to Historic Charlton Park in Hastings now have the option to roam the local park using an all-terrain wheelchair, or track chair. HCP officials recently announced they are taking reservations for use of the track chair for persons needing a mobi lity device. There is no cost to use the track chair, but reserx'ations are required. The purchase of the track chair will promote health and wellness for the Barry County community wdth a specific focus on a portion of the population that is often overlooked,” said Dan Patton, Barr) County Parks director. “Sharing this resource with other community oruanizations will allow for greater reach and usage.” According to park officials, the pur4» AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. w THE HASTINGS BANNER chase ofthe track chair was funded in part by a grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The HCP track chair is to be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and only one user can be scheduled per day. HCP's track chair is available to bor­ row April I through Dec. 15, Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The user must be accompanied at all times by an adult companion who is in good phys­ ical condition to navigate HCP property. To reserve the track chair, persons may visit online at charltonpark.org/ park/track-chair-reservation.html. Or, for additional information on the HCP, individuals may contact park officials by calling 269-945-3775 or via email at info@charltonpark.org. — DM Tuesday at Noon '9 * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation THE • Blown-In Attic Insulation REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE V • f t 7 Nelson’s t r j k b k *v T Start Saving Today Use Spray Foam to • I- f fl «. * w I > f * > s. . '« to ''a c • 't- I p' iV *T« • « ftr A 4 « \ hl •i 5 I. •**I ■*. > « » w * •* A >3 « A V « s’> U.‘. U’ S It r. S >.• b 1 I. * t Historic Charlton Park visitors now have the option to roam the park using an all-terrain wheelchair. 3* 4 I ’ I .• Ire I \ *5 I «•* ’W* T A t ■ 4- V * Pl*k ‘Qi ?^rt !> if ft' •1 ft. * ..7 t > 1 SAW MILL OFFICE 517-254-4463 1 4 • * < I to • * k ♦ • \ A. i J '•Il • t Ito I I' •41" w i S V I « • «* . « • S^IA. h r. !{ “t. A 1 1 A ■’L’ A 1 t I .'.r' s 'tfik I n«. I »» 1 ’^tl, 11 a ■J. .1 . 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(It’s also ing messages from local and my birthday, but I’m afraid V national businesses and non­ you’ll ask how old I am, so profits that inform and reach we’ll skip that part.) ♦i our readers in a way that no National Newspaper other form of advertising can Week is a week-long pro­ Emily Caswell offer. The thousands of brands motion of the newspaper that use our newspapers to industry in the United States and Canada. This year’s theme advertise know this because their print is: Embracing Local Journalism for a ads deliver results. The money businesses and organiza­ Brighter Future. From the National Newspaper Week tions invest in newspaper advertising, website, “In a world increasingly shaped however, does more ±an just benefit by global headlines and social media their bottom line, it benefits the entire noise, reconnecting with local news is community. Our community news­ vital for civic engagement, accountabili­ papers are supported in large part by ty, and community resilience.” advertising dollars, meaning, no adver­ Regular readers of our 22 local­ tising, fewer newspapers. That doesn’t ly-owned, locally-connected community mean community newspapers are a newspapers across the state of Michigan charity case. Brands aren’t handing over know this and already embrace local their hard-earned dollars to keep us in journalism. Chances are each of you has business. I’ll say it again, brands use our newspapers to market their goods a unique reason why you love and read your local paper. And maybe that reason and services, because it works. Their changes from week to week. For some it print ads attract and retain customers, but the impact is bigger than that. Here may be as simple as seeing your friends or neighbors featured in our papers. is why your brand must support local Some may enjoy following hi^ school journalism with advertising dollars. Newspapers with local journalism: sports. Others want to know about upcoming events, concerts, plays, fund­ Provide a connection to a trusted source: Placing your marketing mes­ raisers and more. Parents want to know what is happening in their child’s school sages in the pages of our community and throu^out the district. Everyone newspapers automatically makes you wants to stay informed about increas­ credible with consumers. Just as news­ es in taxes, water bills, street projects papers are held to the highest standard when it comes to truth and accuracy in and road construction, local elections, on-going developments and new busi­ our reporting; so is true with the mar­ nesses opening in the community. keting messages in our newspapers. As Of course, there’s another reason a locally-owned company we have the many people read our newspapers right to refuse an advertising partner — the advertisements. Whether you that isn’t trustworthy. Do you think are car shopping, need your furnace social media platforms ever turn away fA: •»> -dl ( ’ 1 bi ' ♦ tod. I r! Lj Ib I % Ji» Liiil t • f V < .' 1. I r I t I I > V * s .1 .I A s 1 i <L T iI t I 0. 5] * k f. ixx rb L i J '"jir. I t I ♦ • I ■) •» J < i I I J e 1 1 1 J ' I X I 0 ♦> 'I' I l\., I J ♦ I 0. ; I t i 'la W b Ik • X 1 ■f., f I iX I I ! 5 ’ J I '.'U’ r* » I i if i L > I '■':: - * 1 4s A; • > • .* ' > f 1 1 i • i t I < 1 4 t » I i I r ( t I r i I’ I * i 4 ** *) ? I f I r I it i I Speakers series returns to Hastings library • ’•-A'a > I 9 I I r?; I I .J •• ’ . 4 V The lecture series, “Life Stories,” is re­ turning with two nights of speakers slated for Monday, Oct. 13, and Monday, Oct. 20, at the Hastings Public Library in Hastings. The two events will be hosted by the Roundtable Companions for Racial Equity to promote diverse perspectives with the goal of creating a more inclusive commu­ nity, according to organizers. The Oct. 13 event will focus on issues concerning military veterans and feature a presentation by Carla Wilson-Neil, the retired chief operating officer at Spectrum Health Pennock, now Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, who was recently ap- I r' .• ' / I > 1 1 w.. 1 I ) » d I t » *•*. I I t 1 » I I I I N t » I ■ Iz r 1 .e f C: * 4’ b •. I • J 't I I I f I n- i > 5.'T3 f 1 ►')-»» I ’57 VI. 1 i ‘ I r •jwtWT'T • pointed to the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority Board of Directors. Wilson-Neil, a member of American Legion PostNo. 45, will share her life story, working witli veterans and speak about her new appointment, as well as talk on the possible impact of recent federal leg­ islation on veterans and their health care. Willie Alvin Taylor, the founder and president of the I Carried the Cross Foun­ dation, a non-profit organization that helps and supports veterans, will speak after Wilson-Neil. The Mississippi native reportedly has supported numerous causes, including the American Red Cross, where he is a manager and instructor, and serves as a commander for The Sons ofthe Amer­ ican Legion. Also, a table will be set up by the DAV I i I >1 *w a 1 I / ! < •» f I •• * n W’. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS i I « '.• I L J - OCT. 9-16- i I j I I 4 .rir r - Those interested can register for these events and find more b information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ 1 I / Monday, Oct. 13 — Bird Brains J jWT I Oct. 1-31 — Oct. Storybook I Walk: "Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider” by Jessica Lanan. Join Jumper, a small spider on a big journey! This spider has some amazing adaptations that help her survive a day in the neighborhood. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails, Oct. 1-31 — Bats of Michigan. Take a free,’"spook-tastic" hike to learn all about Michigan bats. These creatures of the night are critical to many Michigan habitats. Find your favorite bat along the green trail. Oct. 1-«lan. 31 — Chelsea Bivens’ art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Friday, Oct. 10 — Chelsea Bivens' Artist Reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet local artist Chelsea Bivens and explore her vibrant collection of nature-inspired paintings on display at the Institute. Learn more about her creative process through an inperson painting demonstration. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow art and nature enthusiasts. A quarter of sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Saturday, Oct. 11 — Barry County Water Quality Program's 2025 Seasonal Summary (ages 15+, under 18 with an adult), 9 a.m.-noon. % ri’- i '-HQ' I hv I I I •.f■1 flI » .r' I ' ¥ .0; /iit’V'' 1 > t» • I zj. , • 4 i •• I I- r ii V I I * ! j ■'Tf* : : ■<1 f n: I ,• I I BBei r k;' f- V: ** » > mt I I* t I II >. • I-’ ns- ■ ovnt I ' r• *• I -.viEl ' J ii’' -4^ »’ ■ J •ii WE^THi I r V <* A- » z-* i eni ill I J ''w — / 6. mtt ■ f'-- >01 I r ! r f I a ■ J ; (t. - w• J" 'L«. J; f u )»*• -r t £3" -J k. K y; • 'TB r 1 ,8,'* F ' I'- * I i^A '! I ( 'I X * e bne ' ■ I' 5 -Z * f* r n T't I ’ ’I J * A A' J f .■> r( t f rtf’ t C' p I ■ -I t K <T ’ J T .' I 111- ! tl A r.' 1 tie- / J r- < ! T > ! F nr f I I »• I t I I ? 1 V and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterty Logging 269-8187793. WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. Family owned and operated. Help in employee retention and attraction: Studies find that commu­ nities with newspapers are safer, have lower taxes, have a better turnout in local elections and are more connected. You know who likes to live in commu­ nities like that? Your team members. Brands that exist is news deserts may find it hard to recruit and retain talent if the community in which talent is asked to live doesn’t feel connected, has high taxes or poor schools. GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: NAME YOUR PRICE! Proceeds go to Barry County United Way Fresh Food Initiative and Thornapple Manor Auxiliary. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, October 9th, 10th, & 11th; 9am-4pm. 488 Gaskill Rd., Hastings. Associate your brand with smiles: While there are times when our commu­ nity newspapers have to report on bad, sad or what some might consider slight­ ly boring news, the majority of what we deliver our readers delivers smiles. Students on a special day at school, young community members enjoying a fundraising event, local artists sharing their works, stories of love, redemption, inspiration and more grace our pages daily. Our readers get a jolt of joy and on the same page they see your brand and associate you with that feeling. If you’re ready to embrace local jour­ nalism or expand upon your current plan, contact me at ecaswell@mihomepaper. com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIEW Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. &KII$ YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you just wonf us fo know about something going on • • • Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com VIE^ACk<^w7^ Group C I BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, < r. • Ai » TREE SERVICE THE HASTINGS BANNER J ) / money? I don’t. Bottom line, newspa­ pers are trusted. A recent piece on newspapers.org sites this study: “According to the 2024 Trust in Media Study con­ ducted by America’s Newspapers and Coda Ventures, local newspapers are the most trusted news source in the country. Readers rank them highest for transpar­ ency, ethical standards and connection to their communities — qualities that are critical in an environment saturated with misinformation and national polar­ ization.” *r I 4* ) i f ■I with the Barry County Bird Club (ages 15-f-, under 18 with an adult), 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13 — PCCI Chess Club, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 — Fall colors accessible tours (ages 9-t-, under 18 with an adult), 2-4 p.m. Want to be immersed in and enjoy Michigan’s beautiful fall colors but not quite up to hiking the Institute’s trails? Explore the Institute’s property in its motorized, all-terrain vehicle with seatbelts, stopping along the way to observe and learn about Michigan’s forests and their fall colors. Please register for one date as the tour is the same each day. This tour is extremely limited, so Institute staff ask you to reserve your spot today. Institute members can enjoy the tour for $7; non-members will pay $10. Thursday, Oct, 16 ShinrinYoku After Dark, 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Institute for a special night under the stars. Certified Forest Therapy Guide Katie Venechuk will introduce attendees to the practice of Shinrinyoku (also known as "forest bathing’’) as they explore the tranquility of the forests and meadows of Pierce Cedar Creek at night. The Institute has partnered with In Your Element Wellness to offer a special, discounted rate for this program. This program will include a small snack. Please list any allergies when registering. Institute members can register for $22; non­ members will pay $28. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. with information for disabled veterans. The series will continue on Oct. 20, with the focus switching to the Native American perspective and a presentation byBill Griffey, education direinor for the Gun Lake Tribe, on the challenges currently facing the tribal community. The presentation will also include Virginia SpragueVanderband, who also serves on the Gun Lake Tribal Council, By sponsoring talks like these, the Roundtable Com­ panions for Racial Equity are commit­ ted to “giving people a voice and a plat­ form, where they may have felt they didn’t have a place to share their story in the past,” accord­ ing to the group’s president, Desiree Holley. The two infor­ mational events are open to the public and free to attend. — DM Visit us online at mihomepaper.com t Carla WilsonNeil Barry County Cares is ready to launch its annual holiday adoption program. Sign-up is October 13 • November 26, 2025. Contact the locations below that correspond with your address Willie Alvin Taylor Hastings and Middleville-Barry County Cares Monday-Friday 9 am1 pm; 269-948-9555. ' Delton area-Delton District Library •I M/W/F 9 am-5 pm, Tues/Thu 9 am6 pm, Sat/9 am-1 pm 269-623-8040 1 Nashville . Bill Griffey & area-Nashville Clerk's Ofhce M-Thursday 8:30 am-4: pm 517-852-9544. Freeport area-Freeport District Library M/Thu 1 pm-8 pm, W/Fri. 9 am- 5 pm, Sat/9 am-11 am 616765-5181. * * 1 contact Barry County Cares at 269948-9555. V s Those who wish to adopt households can contact the Barry County Cares phone number. A Virginia SpragueVanderband HA^TIHe^ PERFORMING ARTG CENTER Professional Events Kingston Trio | Saturday, 10/18/2517:00pm GR Symphony - Hans Zimmer | Sunday, 10/26/25 3:00 pm Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 Other Events Fall Band Concert | Sunday, 10/12/202513:00pm Fall Choir Concert | Thursday, 10/16/2517:00pm Thornapple Wind Band | Sunday, 10/19/24 | 3:oopni Hastings HS Talent Show | Wednesday, 10/22/2417:00pm ( f « 'f < 5* • I r s I C *« i it I ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I (. > J .itf I I I I 1 �f I J I ,I —-jr 6 I Thursday, October 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER r z '/ A www.HastingsBanner.com «* w < / 7tX? f 4 H J) • «» 1 r « 1 OBITUARIES / r I I r I ' Jfe .<t 1 I *A* . > __ JI J William “Bill” Warren, age 90, of Delton (Banfield), Ml passed away peacefully in his home of 60 years on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Bill was born October 30, 1934 in Charlotte, Ml to Merle Z. and Francis (Holtom) Warren. Being raised on tenant farms, his family moved frequently. He and his seven siblings attended numerous one-room schools in Barry County as well as Kellogg Agricultural School in Hickory Corners. Bill began working early in life as he left school and home at 14 years old, working for local farmers. Shortly thereafter, he began his career as a truck driver, heavy equipment operator, and foreman with Cole Brothers Gravel Contractors. He eventually retired from Battle Creek Gravel. Bill married his sweetheart, Janice McCarty. Bill and Jan raised three children on their homestead, Millwood Farm, in Barry County. They bought 77 acres in 1965 and farmed most of the years. Children were not the only thing growing on the farm: beef cattle, saddle horses, hay, and grain crops were tended to as well. The early 1970s brought Registered Percheron Draft Horses to the farm. From that first team, a legacy was born. Breeding, raising, training, and selling Percherons became a passion that kept him busy for over 30 years. In 1976, our Nation’s Bicentennial Anniversary brought about covered wagon trips and camping with fellow teamsters- both family and friends. Bill somehow managed to find time for a local farm heritage event known as Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days, where he was a spirited competitor in draft horse events like obstacle courses and catalog races. He had a great reputation as a good horseman or teamster. Bill had a lifelong hobby in auction sales. He would meet up with old friends and make new ones along the way. His bidding behavior earned him the nickname, “Two Dollar Bill”, as he had a habit of starting bids low and winning from the “Jewelry Wagons” nobody seemed to want! His family was important to him, but the love for his grandkids was unparalleled. Whether on the farm or at Farm Days, he took great pleasure in loving them- as well as a bit of teasing! In later years, “Camp Warren” became a tradition. Multiple times each year, the family would camp in a Walnut Grove at the back of the farm. He especially loved breakfast over an open fire and relished time with his growing family. Surviving are his beloved wife of 68 years, Janice; children, Timothy (Kathy) of Battle Creek, Terri of Battle Creek, and Tedd (Suzanna) of Delton; six granddaughters; and 10 great­ grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and all of his siblings, Aletha, Robert, Jean, Jack, Darlene, Thomas and Richard. A visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Thurs., October 9,2025 from 6- 8 pm. A funeral service will take place at Hickory Corners Bible Church, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 at noon, with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Bill will be laid to rest in a private graveside service. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. ai the church ofyour choice'-' Weekly schedules ofHastings area churches availablefor your convenience,,. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor, Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390 Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The Worid Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastimcfg. Website: WWW. gmail.com. !• hastingsfreemethQdist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Sunday Morning Sloetzel. Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastinBs.orfi. 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor contact Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. r e is information on worship services is provide Hastings Banner, the church and these local businesses: sFlGXfob' 1699 W. 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It’s how you get ready to handle a threat. Let’s say an angry bear charges you. Your body dumps epinephrine into your bloodstream. It tells your heart to beat faster and your blood vessels to narrow. It orders your lung muscles to relax. Now you’re ready to fight the bear or run away. Epinephrine the medicine works the same way. If you have anaphylaxis, you get itchy and swell up. Your air­ ways close so you can’t breathe. It’s an emergency. So, you grab your auto-injector and stab it through your clothes, right into your thigh muscle. The epinephrine immediately spreads through your blood. It reach­ es protein receptors all over your body. Epinephrine molecules fit into those receptors. It’s like a key slip- > ■—fWB r h'l 4’ f f 4 'teha 15 ping into a lock. Or a ball hitting a glove. What happens next is a signal cas­ cade. Imagine you want to make your friend smile—but they’re on the other side of the room. You draw a funny picture and pass it to some­ one next to you. They pass it to the next person and the next person. Eventually your pal gets your mes­ sage and gives you a goofy grin. Your message traveled through many people to get to its destination. That’s like a signal cascade. When epinephrine binds to the protein receptor, that protein chang­ es shape and activates. It releases a messenger molecule. That messenger zooms to another protein. It activates that protein. The message travels to even more proteins. Passing that signal from protein to protein is how epinephrine “tells” your cells to tighten up your blood vessels or relax your muscles. It all happens super-fast. When the blood vessels squeeze smaller, your blood pressure goes up. That reduces swelling. When your lung muscles relax, your airways open. Now, you can breathe again. After using an auto-injector, you should call 911. You need a doctor to make sure the allergic reaction is totally over. Doctors use epinephrine for other things, too. It can minimize bleeding during surgery—^because it squeezes blood vessels. It can help with other conditions that cause scary-low blood pressure or difficulty breathing. Epinephrine uses what we know about the body to help us out. And you’d (peanut) butter believe science is how we figured that out. — Dr. Universe 0 k 2^!' 05 m W 4^ ■atfi I u iz:n :?, 08 £ u "'jaqcri ’ ■< * h r Ju-i I •V f t Aiii’ 1 -i I J I VJ «■ ’ . *1 •n ’ OL 4 5 rim i_L K t I 0^ loj«®?eQ l_'d' .z*'. J I I jSfiQ vsai I f V > I 5) r t rI ‘I iT.’iJl J J -' j I T ? <sn tno iHUinov '*v4d bfio' - L .z 1 I I uborn e -Vr I ! 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ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH HOT ^*7 /V- « Saturday, Oct. 11 - Drive Electric Car Show, 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.; Lift Every Voice: Life Stories speaker, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 - Baby Cafe, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; teen button mak­ ing, 3:30 p.m.; chess, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Ciub: “Small & Mighty” by Sharon McMahon, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; Build a Board: Charcuterie with Chef Bridgette Rhaine (registration and supply fee required), 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH - II How does epinephrine work? 4»i' ■* I - SCHEDULE • ee •* J William “Bill” Warren HASTINGS PUBUC UBRARY A *b I r 0F 1 < ‘rt - 1 1 *r No library card is required for library programs and activities. Celebrate “Teen’Tober” with a bingo card reading challenge and ongoing activities in the Teen Room. Explore the iconic “School Bell” car­ toons by political cartoonist Herblock in a special exhibit this month on the library’s main floor. Thursday, Oct. 9 - PAWS for Read­ ing, 3:30 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1940 film starring Shirley Temple, Spring Byington and Nigel Bruce, 5 p.m.; Wine Pairing & Basket Auction, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; kids’ video game play, 3:30 p.m. I I I < -4 > Kathryn Diane Veronica Blady McNeill I di j r I an accent (until a friend pointed it out when she was a teenager.) GrammarKiki, AIKayda - always 1 determined, usually convinced she was right, Mom could be obstinate and aggressive at bridge and r dominoes, and with her opinions. Mom was always our biggest fan, and then a great supporter of her grandchildren, whom she loved very much. I’m not sure I ever heard her really raise her voice, and she put up with a lot from us, especially growing up. Mom was quick to laugh, always wanted to be cheerful, and didn’t suffer fools. A special thanks to Robin Bartlett for simply being there, Rhonda Martinez for years of friendship, again to the Woodlawn Meadows angels and admin, the great Dan Brown, and to Stacy at the Hastings McDonald’s for always asking after Mom, by name, when Mom could still be driven through and for long after she could not. Mom kept our families grounded and on track. Mom is survived by Jon Blady (Anna) McNeill, of Broomfield, CO, and Shane (Lori) McNeill, of Hastings, Ml; four grandchildren, Sean, Sam, George and Kelly; brother, John Fisher (Mel) Blady, of New Hope, PA; nephews, Rush and Derrick, and nieces, Suzanne. Lori and Andi. She was preceded in death by her father. John Valentine Blady. M.D.. and her mother. Mary Esther Fisher Blady. Against my better judgment, but because she would have wanted it; Mom was also preceded in death by her last cat (of several names), her companion and dog. Roger, and before Roger. Wilbur - both of which she had. while living next door to gentlemen named Wilbur and then Roger. We pray she (“Who’s ‘she’? The cat’s mother?” - that’s an in-joke!) has found the weightless love she gave us in her life. Rest in peace, good and faithful Mom. “Good night, bless you Let angels possess you Don’t think it’s too much To close your eyes and leave us You know how I’ll miss you. And the building blocks Sometimes have to crash Not meant to last like a mother’s love” A small service and remembrance of celebration is planned for October 25,2025 at The Jefferson, 103 W. State Street, downtown Hastings, next to Barlow’s Florist. 10 a.m. gathering, 10:30 brunch and 11:30 service. _ A. I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM ”Am I dying?” “You are. Are you okay with that?” "Yes. I’m okay with it.” “You’ve lived a good life and you’ve been a wonderful Mom to us.” “I like your shirt.” Our Mom, Kathryn Diane Veronica Blady McNeill (August 22, 1942), passed away on September 30,2025, so very peacefully, with dignity and grace, at 83 years of age. Mom was not only a class act, but our lifelong friend, protector, companion, and advocate. Mom was married to our dad for more than 30 years, and while it didn't last, my brother and I remain very grateful for the effort. One of the defining relationships in her life was the care she provided to one of the best men we knew, her father-in-law John, in his declining years. We tried to honor her in her last years as she did our Pop-Pop in his last years, while the amazing caregivers and admin at Woodlawn Meadows lead the way. Big shout-out to Woodlawn Meadows (best MC and ALF ever!), and their amazing angels of care! Mom was raised Catholic, but fell away. Mom was concerned about whether she would go to Heaven, but had asked for forgiveness and believed in Jesus Christ. Mom studied at Temple University, attended at least one frat party, and hung out with Bill Cosby (before it was still cool and apparently not yet dangerous), until her oldest came along when she became a mother at 21, and then again 16 months after that. Mom worked as a bank teller, befriended our Aunt Mary, established the Washington Twp, NJ Public Library, worked in schools, owned an antique shop, was a realtor, and volunteered with food delivery to our jail. Mom devoted herself to her family, libraries, hospice and charitable efforts, her several dogs and the dog park here. Mom wanted to contribute, to make situations better or simply offer of herself, even as it became increasingly difficult for her to do so. When one of us lost sight in one eye. Mom offered (quite a few times) one of her eyes so we could see again properly. Mom was her father’s daughter, a worldrenowned head and neck cancer specialist/ surgeon, the son of Polish immigrants from Wisconsin, a great cook and of whom she was very proud. Her mother arrived in Tacoma at age 16, on a ship by herself, from Newcastle-on-Tyne in England. Mom was born and raised in Philadelphia, the reallynice-Grace Kelly part, and never understood why she didn’t realize her mother spoke with .-I' < J I I 4 II k I X. I ) tl •> �1 1 wwvz.HastingsBanner.com W ft Thursday, October 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER 7 V«b\ V f TURNING BACK THE PAGES % * A I II 1' I A VANISHED LANDMARK: The Wall at Wall Lake V i w Js « s rt |M AV Special to The Banner » » •i I I**. 1 s 4 t4w . f Ir - . ' \4 \ I f I ‘I •. 1 •h I ! I* J" W -J w i i * f I • * I r 1 I > c *r*» I I t I f i 'i; '’C I J « ’IC < T? A ■ > 1 -Mir ‘n-. ‘ '>■. n5,,‘‘Vi t> ■rt. nk J 9 I u «» 4 I I *c, I i ft i>r. ’^li. I' K *- * T . ’<1^ : -t t ) A I A rt I ► h, i 1 9 I t £ r ‘'f > f » J ! 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' -I*' I vj-ni! 'I rr?>r 'iitri'' *1 I c'f <2-04?- . / -£>^*7 lUiw r I I « to lfl0|5^ i n Ifr r t .1 I <I u-yl- • SI f'l’ 4''rt5. I iM » It. i A . V «.** -f* ( ' i I ( •/J ’ w to. . 1 r I f ! M'*" Stn — r|< ’ujCT*'' u. . lOi- I G ■i^' ? .1.’ .1 1' 1 I I J J?* Hr JGI At I ■ .... I J 9 .i r I t '* . V > .I** .'rtP —• I ■Th -sr * r -kA >» -1 ••• u I w>I f a K'" ,r* • ' a J t J 11 I -4 X f St ? •r s ? j J a > I IJ Cl fc— -»4 f. ’’’ 1 I c •4 A *W'^* . 4' « I ’''J") I « .« ST- ^*7 Fjtf- I ■■. J*’ > Q :..j‘ - if .C-Z^ .. I i r j wT ^’4 -A I tu-<f X 4 r- p (J f 1 3 /a- ■ t _ ! I I ST’ A I 1 # if rz t ' < I /fr'»* n *z fl t i-r k Z • .k w A> ;^ I B I r< f !' ., zjT.-e ! I I I A' I 1 -iTcJ -/ ■I **r f * fl 'ayrpje £f) DAVID W. MILLER .! u I k/j It is quite possible that Wall Lake took its name from a natural formation that once stood as one of its most striking features. For generations of cottage owners and visitors, the so-called “Wall” was a famil­ iar presence—sometimes a playground, sometimes a nuisance, always a landmark that gave the lake much of its character. Today, the formation is gone, remem­ bered only in the stories of those who lived along its shore prior to 1962. This story is worth retelling, for it captures not only the natural history of Barry County but also the human relationship with the land and water. The Wall itself stretched east to west for a hundred yards, lying just offshore from a string of cottages between Reahm’s Place on the west and McCreary’s on the east. During dry summers, when rainfall was scarce and the lake receded, the Wall revealed itself in full majesty: a ridge of stone, its boulders standing high above the waterline, forming a natural jetty 30 yards out from shore. On such days, you could walk its length, stepping from rock to rock. During wet years, however, the Wall became a hidden menace, lying just beneath the surface, often catching the pro­ peller of an unsuspecting motorboat. The Wall was not, as some old stories suggested, the work of human hands. Instead, it was a deposit of glacial till stones, gravel and clay left behind by the great ice sheets that shaped Michigan’s landscape 9,000 to 10,000 years ago. The glaciers gouged the basins that became our inland lakes and scoured the earth into ridges, hills and valleys. What remained at Wall Lake was a dense ridge of boulders—some basketball-sized, others massive and irregular, up to 4 feet across. All were rounded smooth from centuries of ice and water, their east-west alignment further evi­ dence of glacial origin. During dry years, when the lake level dropped, the Wall was troublesome, forming a barrier between the shore and open water. For the cottages behind it, the Wall was more than an inconvenience; it was a dam that hindered boating, swimming and enjoyment of a clear shoreline. A temporary remedy was once made by clearing a gap wide enough for boats to pass, but fiustrations lingered. Weeds and cattails grew thickly, and rotting vegetation washed ashore in smelly masses^discquraging swimming unless one ventured well beyond the wall. it was during a span of record low rainfall in the early 1960s that cottage owners decided something permanent had to be done. Men such as Don Reahm, Ken Miller, Jesse Mack, Art Cook and Bill McCreary, whose families all summered there, hatched a plan to remove the Wall altogether. Before work began, a team of geologists from one of Michigan’s universi­ ties was invited to study it. They surveyed carefully, intrigued by the suspicion that the visible portion was only part of a larger structure. A few days later, they returned with diving equipment and, accompanied in a rowboat by curious residents, plunged beneath the water well beyond the shore. Their discovery confirmed local suspicion: the ridge extended in a continuous line all the way across the lakebed to the opposite shore. Their report concluded firmly that the Wall was not manmade but natural—a glacial deposit of granite boulders and stone. Though native peoples may have used it in earlier times, the Wall itself was the result of the Ice Age. Rumors soon spread that other residents of the lake, not directly affected by the Wall’s presence, were considering legal action to prevent its removal. They valued it as a landmark and feared that its destruc­ tion would erase part of the lake’s history. But the plan went forward. In the summer of 1962, Baldwin Brothers Excavating of Hastings arrived with heavy machinery. Their work began quietly one morning, with only a few onlookers. Wooden planks were laid across the Wall so the company’s crane could inch forward into position without sinking into the lakebed. Slowly and methodically, the crane operator began lifting the massive stones from their watery bed. One by one, they were deposited into waiting dump trucks, which rumbled up Cortez Road to a dumping site on the north side of the lake. For a boy of 10, watching from the family cottage, it was an unforgettable sight. Some stones were so large they nearly toppled the crane as it strained to raise them. Load after load was hauled away until, by day’s end, the Wall was gone. In its place lay a gouged and muddy bottom, raw from the disturbance but open at last to clear water. Within a season or two, the shoreline adjusted. The muck gave way to firmer clay, swimmers once again enjoyed a sandy approach, and boats passed freely from shore to lake without hindrance. For those who grew up with the Wall, however, its absence was bittersweet. As children, we had clam­ bered over its boulders, chased crayfish between its cracks, and dangled fishing lines into its depths. Weeds had grown on it, and sometimes it was an eyesore, but it was also a place of adventure. After its removal, the open view of the lake was indeed more beautiful, but the Wall was missed all the same. What had once been an obstacle became, in memory, a play­ ground lost. Even so, the Wall’s disappearance did not erase its deeper history. Arrowheads and stone tools, uncov­ ered in the 1950s along the beach behind the cottages, testified to the long presence of indigenous peoples who made use of the shoreline long before the first cottages appeared. One can imagine how useful such N ♦ ♦ rt_ bathing and daily chores. Though modem excavation carted away much of the stone, the memory of its use­ fulness lingers in the lore of the lake. Today, the shoreline where the Wall once stood is much like any other stretch of Wall Lake: broad, open and inviting. The cottages have passed into new hands, the children who once clambered over boulders now grown and scattered. Yet the story lives on. It is told in the memories of those who recall its rise and removal, in the arrowheads still occasionally found along the shore, and in the name of the lake itself—a reminder that even the most enduring landmarks are sometimes no match for human will and summer ambitions. I was that 1 O-year-old boy who watched the Wall rise and fall with the seasons, saw how low rainfall reshaped the shoreline and observed the careful study that preceded its removal. To me, the Wall was a place of wonder—full of adventure, mystery and memo­ ries. Yet when it was finally gone, and the waters lay open and free before our cottage, I discovered that the beauty of the lake remained undiminished. Writing for The Hastings Banner, I seek accuracy and context, ensuring that what is remembered is both fair and fac­ tual. The Wall had given us stories; its absence gave us access. In both, there was something to cherish. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History ” Facebook group. « ''^T6S. €*> .'-ie ■ •.f < 3 1 -9^I ♦ C &CF * a . s 2 -* k » NJ*, w* J* 1 \ t * f • • r- ’ t3 3. G3 f » • i < 5 ^J-oun, liaMldrff "T A. '■ « 4 f &_ i* ( I I i (©a 9 » f « t 9 t J I t I '•i fl Mz ^oldJOi. r t ‘U t t I X . « « 4* > Aa^y .4 - 7C,2^ 7 4 .> * 1 <0 * t ■8 S T * • t> E_2 * 4 Slt?< *t '- .ft 'A « -Il t t 1 * I « ■ I’M « * 1% •f 'Z( - I ** 4 *. t Wall Lake took its name from the natural rock formation that once stretched through the lake. Photos by Ken Miller a ridge of stone might have been a century or two earlier, when the Potawatomi and other tribes camped along the lake. It offered a ready platform for fishing, Beechwood Point ••k Ji •'If hr j A -■r-^ r / a r ^"3 _ 4 k-r*’/•?*’ * ) >3l» UU < 4 > I I I tM •\‘ ’•M >• } #S>’. • •• I •l ♦ < >r: /* . A.I «! k' ■> 4 r • !» •I J I 9 i A I I i'jit •J-.-' > r I 4 I j-to.. ?w *«» f 4 ) ( ( , s? «! V % ♦ .V I, X I < r 1 > f i ■J 4y The Wall on the east shoreline of Waif Lake, in Barry County Ml. ca. 1960 S« * V4 . 'T*. I . <*.4 * Ml AM .♦•j'v -4^5 ’u 9 M t w> n L X f : , - . A The Wall itself stretched east to west for a hundred yards lying just offshore from a string of cottages between Reahm’s Place on the west and McCreary’s on the east. I r 7 eUB** 'A« 4 ♦ f. I f I < • *; , I I J 1 A II'**- .' A I *** I f: .* 1 It was during a span of record low rainfall in the early 1960s that cottage owners decided the “Wall” had to be removed. <* IK ! I.wi b^i I K. 5>''? 4 31 '5?l| Ah f rv?*; A Lk IL'^1 Us »• I ^1 ■’ -» »rs 5><- AA p J * * V . 4,'- I !«' r «A . « C * BC^? 1 - / >* •" t; ■- lVjH -I - I*" : In the summer of 1962, Baldwin Brothers Excavating of Hastings disassembled the “Wall” at Wall Lake with heavy machinery An overhead photo of Wall Lake shows where the Wall" once stood. II I KT “T y .T* • R >« KU to .1' % r < s 4 £ < X 4 if *>* I T T if •> » usir4^* •i J 1 * 1 .#• > J A > > * i A >: % I.' B * ■a* IA ;t' I 4 I * 63 r* ?' .> ,Y < nS5 ■J *c^ • •,• f y >-• ■ 7* L r A 1 b u Ml ■V. A 4 Arrowheads and other stone tools were found during excavation. ♦ ♦ I r» 7 lit s 1 « / I I L I I > \ , T* K r b �K I li* I I II t I' I (■ ri 8 SPORTS Thursday, October 9, 2025 4 s 4 « « , tiU* \ • k 4 *. I f rv 11 .1 I J f'. 1l'' z * * I « 1 KI* 4 ♦ / t * »•' z '4 M 4^"" - * Mr ?> * I sI 1 * 4 WWW HasHngsBonner com .*1^ I 4 I s 4 I Saxon soccer finds the net a few times in regular season finale Lion ladies all run to new PRs at last Big 8 Conference jamboree » All four Maple Valley girls ran their fastest race ever at the Big 8 Conference jamboree hosted by Concord Tuesday. Melanie Jones, pushing for all-con­ ference honors in her freshman sea­ son, ran to a time of 22 minutes 9.24 seconds to lead the Lion team and place tenth overall. “They knew going in that this was the last of the jamborees, and it would be the last time to see how the Big 8 Championship would play out,” Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely said. “Freshman Melanie Jones, said she wanted to do everything to make the lop 10 because that is where she wants to be for all conference. She took over a minute off her lime and is now better ranked in our region.” The Lion ladies were sixth in the day's overall team standings. Senior Izabelle Soper ran to a 20th-placc time of 24:00.59. Soph­ omore Lydia Emerick placed 34th in 26:47.29 and senior Ada Marie Blakely turned in a time of 31:43.82 to place 43rd. Soper look nearly a minute off of her previous PR. Coach Blakely said she followed up that news with a question. how about states?” My response is absolutely, let's go for it,” coach Blakely said. “All of them are seeing possibilities with their faster times, and it will make for a great finale for the season.” Bronson won the girls’ race with 32 points ahead of Concord 55, Union City 78, Stockbridge 107, Quincy 141, Maple Valley 148, Springport 153 and Reading 203. Junior Tyler Curtis led the Maple <144 << NOTICE has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have '^X' i nt>r ( I. 4 t 1 ■> ■» J 1*^ 4 I 1 A I ■! 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I * ■■Vl? 1 > t Brett Bremer Sports Editor mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of •> ■'^ j been ordered to active duty, please contact the H-Ci. ¥ I* PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following I. i > The Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team closed out the 2025 regular season by matching its season-high offensive output. The Saxons scored three times at Battle Creek Central Monday, but the Bearcats managed three goals as well as the two teams finished in a 3-3 draw. Hastings fell 3-0 in a non-conference match at Greenville last Thursday. The Saxons close the regular season with a 1-18-3 overall record. Hastings w as scheduled to go to Harper Creek for its MHSAA Division 2 District opener Wednesday, Oct. 8. The Beavers won the regular season meeting between the two teams 3-0 in mid-September. The winner of Wednesday’s postsea­ son opener will face either Thomapple Kellogg or Marshall in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals al Plainwell High School Monday, Oct. 13. That semifinal match is slated for 6 p.m. Thomapple Kellogg and Marshall play their district opener tonight, Oct. 9, in V- .vS , 4«» W. Photos by John Hendler the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 'r .-if> r Notice is given under section 3212 of W; •'» t ■>f i * « A I’ ’■•"A I i Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement member on active duty, if your period of active duty I, > A c Valley boys with a time of 19:55,03 that pul him in 22nd place. That is a new season best time for him. Maple Valley also had juniorCameron Murray 25th in 20:27.52 and sophomore Grady Wilkes was 38th in 22:32.18. rhe boys* learn managed their three-man squad very well,” coach Blakely said. “The)' still held on their seventh place standing even with missing two runners to make a full scoring team,” She added that Curtis has said “he has more to give and is aiming for a sub 19-minute time before the season is out. Wilkes just missed his fastest lime ever by six seconds, but is hungry for faster limes. It has been awesome watching him grow through the season, and I know he will be under 22 minutes before loo long.” Union City won a close contest for the top spot in the boys’ race. The Chargers closed the meet with 60 points ahead of Bronson 61, Quincy 63, Concord 77, Stockbridge 125, Springport 144, Maple Valley 186 and Reading 187. Union City senior Ben Gautsche won the boys’ race with a time of 16:59.61 and Stockbridge junior William Gancer was the runner-up in 17:09.66. Bronson senior Ashlynn Harris won the girls’ race in 19:37.87 with Concord freshman Audrey Pyle sec­ ond in 20:53.65. The Lions head to Ledge Meadows Golf Course for the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championships Sat­ urday, Oct. 11, and will host the Big 8 Championship Tuesday, Oct. 14. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service 4 ♦ t ( i Brett Bremer Sports Editor ik' • ft * f I V r ) f J I • t *’'“^4 it®'“-f»’ -f'*** * u i{4 r — >krt ar >■L * 41 J r > * V U 1 Fl-A r a ?*7« I 1 »< V '*50 ( r . »1« i , 7 4 f i jpiiSiiF - ‘-^V r ; jW . <■< .S’ I *34" 1*^ I r T 1 J » * •» r or I f. ■ 1 < J 1 iW I 4 » IX Z’- 144#b*'-' 4 ■ 1: I "jr- 9 I x u*- •• I / ; ♦ 1 1!!£^ e ft t -'T‘-b r ' r« E<^ «( •4i»»- A‘ * k4i fii-* w I *1 ? *I < , ■ /I ,..r? Hastings' AJ Kohmescher works to fend off Battle Creek Central’s Griffin Roberson during their non-conference match In Battle Creek Monday. I Jf r 8L ♦ J I •ry. ! A.i* • «* I l! fl *Y VI \ 1 »i I i I( 4 aw 1 I • Middleville. Plainwell takes on Otsego and Wayland takes on Gull Lake in the district's other two opening round games. M} w . I ■' • IW* K I 'w II i •Y W' f > f '9 » act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600,3212, that the County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM, on following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the November 6, 2025. The amount due on mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public the mortgage may be greater on the day auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry does not automatically entitle the purchaser County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER to free and clear ownership of the property. 6, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be A potential greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the contact the county register of deeds office purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. encouraged to purchaser is mortgage made by Russell M. Peasley, a married man joined by spouse, Teresa N. Peasley, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Village Capital & Investment LLC, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2021 and recorded February 10, 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-001725 Barry (bounty Records, Michigan. Said Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic nominee for lender and lender's successors • and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake: Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 12,2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: mortgage is now held by Planet Home Lending, LLC, $106,659.91 by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Six and 35/100 Dollars ($102,686.35). County, Michigan, and described as: A Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage parcel of land in Southeast 1 /4 of Section 16, and the statute in such case made and provided, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or corner of said Section 16; thence North some part of them, at public venue at the place of 271.8 feet: thence West 82.5 feet; thence holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 6,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 178 W Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Broadway St, Woodland, Ml 48897-9709 A parcel of land in the Southwest of Section 25, The redemption period shall be 6 Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, months from the date of such sale, unless Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at determined a point on the West line of said Section 25, distant with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real North 00°16’09" East 931.62 feet from the Southwest property is used for agricultural purposes as corner of said Section 25; thence North 00° 16’097 defined by MCL 600.3240(16). in abandoned accordance East 220.00 feet along said West Section line; thence If the property is sold at foreclosure sale North 88°38’54" East 650.32 feet, thence South under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature 00’41’2r West 220,05 feet; thence South 88^38’54’ Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. the 8797 S Clark Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 borrower will be held to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case mortgage holder for damaging the property of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 9, 2025 Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 lf10-09)f1Q-3Q) 005 * r sk u V i •t i I I .^;-k. • *k5!'>?. ■.- -i i 5i*:; - r» I •'««S(i 1 ' I V’. t. ■■ 4 A rX; it; flu ■ 'v, < »• 4 /.'• I hm «eiif W k.. t •. ■" ^t'V ,*». ?rt c t 1* kJ 3 ik -’< I'./ \ > f n k i i i «?v ) 'tvfck. , <t>u I It •** 4 II < I SI yi! • .;, f tti ig. 1 M 4 J <St.'^ > MH ♦ I -'ll 1 ri r • iJWI< & » *1 MB V I, ti - b' 1 a t I bi’ fr ten I '3or t **•’ Mb i! k -r^. ' % NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET •J \ *1 A 1^ I K M < « . • it k 'th C 1 I %S . t I 4 ' a The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. X »<4 V J kN n 1 t1 s <•« > I I 4 • bl. A copy of the proposed 2026 Budget is available for public inspection during normal business r< • / ■M I > •ft i r Ml 49058, oral http:/Zwww.barrycounty.org/budget I 0^ I Sarah VanDenburg, County Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners SI a3 V U ♦ ♦ ’I !f •? b w ’JBH I % '« w X w Bx level of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings Ml 49058. (248) 642-2515 1573867 (10-09) fl 0-30)------------------------------ * I » I hours at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor. Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings «-* '■■iH J 4i>} PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. the Barry County Board of MB Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 it MfF I 4m Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 48084 |8|4 til* } 9 of active duty has concluded less than 90 foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Junior Vivian Hansson led the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ golf team with a 15th-place finish at the OK Gold Conference Champi­ onship at Kaufman Golf Course in Wyoming Thursday. The Thomapple Kellogg girls were fifth as a team. The South Christian girls capped off a conference championship sea­ son with a score of352 strokes. West Catholic was second at 380 ahead of Northview 384, Wayland 444, Thomapple Kellogg 449 and Grand Rapids Union NTS. Hansson shot a 102 highlighted by a par on the 239-yard, par-4 number 10. She scored a 49 on the back nine. The top four for TK also included a 114 from junior Jordan Price, a 119 from junior Sydney Martin and a 117 from freshman Emily Coe. JuniorKatie Chase was right behind that group with a 117 as TK's fifth score. TKfinishesfifth in thefinal confer­ ence standings, one point behind the fourth-place Wayland team. West Catholic senior Sarah Chen and South Christian senior Anna Marcusse both shot an 86 to finish at the top of the individual leader­ board Thursday, and Marcusse was one of four Sailors to earn first team all-conference honors, and two more Sailors earned honorable mention all-conference. South Christian had four of the day's top five golfers Thursday with junior Katelyn Alles third at 88 and seniors Tessa Vugteveen and Averie Noesen tied for fourth with 89s. The TK girls were set to return to action Wednesday, Oct. 8 at their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional Tournament at Island Hills Golf Course in Centreville. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams at the regional earn spots in the Oct. 17-18 slate finals. Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers, located on the mezzanine active duty, please contact the attorney for File No. 25-012465 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period to the person who buys the property at the mortgage « p M Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Barry County budget during the regular days ago, or if you have been ordered to Dated: October 9,2025 Z"*l*lSltt»tt during the redemption period. to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the property during the redemption period. Trojan team closes OK Gold girls’ golf season in fifth place J responsible The redemption period shall be 6 months from the the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date J, • tI may charge a fee for this information: r I 1.. or a title insurance company, either of which Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as Default has been made in the conditions of a "«> �J 1 4 A, »• ■*A L kJBiiiiiiii fl I Gators get in a few really good swims against conference powerhouse ^' ir A' I 1 5*> n % -I Brett Bremer Sports Editor _F 7^ V5 s* «pX .*. •'A ••J r .u .L :a6'' fi OJ w t. 4 r .flU* Ir ! ^i»T 'U. .. f "frT ■ • I 1* - >1 F- .x:ir- K’ iSfi t r it 4 f int V ► Is X e > /I |j£) JI ..J,*. ... 1^' '*^1 Ml Mx Z 352 wu.’' -■ ! r * 4 t b f I & •% 9^ Ibk^ ,4 r4 eistrr FI sg l 1 X r. I ' b I* 1’ ' I I C;- J r I fls •r‘. w *c iL. irx. 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Photos by Brett Bremer t* r •M' 1 5!t 1 V * « >* :;‘.r ' «• X. A A/ k t ‘4 ' «»* 9 3*^i^ .• iflo Tm i i jif J K ■ < Grand Rapids Gators sophomore Scarlett Htizey races to a fifth-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle during her team’s OK Conference East Division dual against Caledonia at the Cal Community YMCA Tuesday. let” ilF k 7* I str J t » f, y Looking for a health system committed ‘Community? i a Brett Bremer Sports Editor ■-»?f’ 4 I 'BUI* 1 w t » :M J 9 ijTtfi* 1 ’ Kt J1 I J 1 (<• s' J b i- nr -t.'. *r u ■J ijf’ - «<spi 'S’ fV I . i 1 *1? ‘’F-t { «J*U - ‘ 4 k I •''liiii'fiRr “I, •< I* »• ' r 4 I The Panthers haven’t dropped a single set in their four SAC Central wins so far. They’ll close out the SAC Central duals on the road at Holland Black River Oct. 14. There is a tough SAC crossover test ahead for the Panthers as they host Hackett Catholic Prep Thursday, Oct. 9. They’ll follow up the contest at Black River by hosting Bridgman Oct. 15. The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team is one win from sweeping through an undefeated Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division season. The Panthers moved to 4-0 in con­ ference duals with a three-set win over visiting Saugatuck Tuesday. The Delton Kellogg girls won handily by the scores of 25-9,25-10,25-13, >4*'a5 4 r ,i.V’» «» »« ,’.. H V 4 rv k f. I i i re I SSrW^ 1 **': ’ • • • -.tA ■t .w ■ I F i •<?>• 1 £ _ 1 l-l > -wit!; ’W 1 •V 1 « ^’SS. F r f-r flfr Ti I J w»->- Otsego in Otsego. Caledonia and the Gators will be to­ gether again Nov. 7-8 for the OK Confer­ ence East Division Championship Meet. A location for that meet is still to be determined. A year ago, the conference got together to decide its champion at the CERC in Hastings. almost two seconds. Caledonia closed out the evening with the team of Aubrey Klapmusl, Vander­ zwaag, Morris and Amelia McCann winning the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:09.76. The Gators have one final conference dual against Wayland Thursday, Oct. 16, which they ’ II score during a tri-meet with Panthers go for perfect SAC Central season at Black River Iliesday n \ MF 1 I ■ w .. »• Wtr L r“. i ■ •A'* r M V *^-1 -«r fl J** ‘ 5 '*** 9^ A 'it « X 3 44 •4 * J «r championship meet a year ago in the breaststroke, but has shifted her focus to the 500-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly this fall. I would definitely say that is the secret ingredient in the 200 IM, if you have a really strong breaststroke you can really make some moves. She certainly did,” Saltzgaber said. ‘‘That enabled her to surpass her competition, and to be honest last year that was more of her bread and butter. This year we have another great, strong breaststroker which allows us to diversity in our events - that’s Mara Raak who also did great today. All-Slate swimmer Sophie Gaylord had a strong day, as usual, for the Scots. She won the 50-yard freesty le in 24.25 seconds and the 1 OO-yard breaststroke in 1:10.78 while also swimming as a part of the Scots’ winning 200-yard freestyle relay team. That breaststroke races was one of the most exciting ones of the evening. Gaylord’s teammale Nora DeHaan was the clear runner-up in 1:15.08, but there was a great battle for third with Caledo­ nia senior Anneka Schuurmans racing against Gator freshman Raak. Raak had a great finish to beat out Schuurmans by one hundredth of a second 1:21.58 to 1:12.59. Raak and DeHaan both had a personal best by almost a second in the race. “That was so fun to watch,” Saltzgaber said. “[Raak] has worked on her finish and came in just how she was supposed to.” Raak and Hawks teamed with Jenna Robinett and Eloise Nichols for a run­ ner-up time of 2:19.85 in the 200-yard medley relay to start the meet, finishing behind the Caledonia foursome of Mad­ elyn Foerch, DeHaan, Lena Gesing and Schuurmans that won in 2:04.57. Hawks continues to score well for the Gators all around. She was the runner-up in the 500-yard freestyle with a lime of 6:27.45. Foerch won that one in 6:15.87. She jumped right back in the pool after that race to anchor the Gators’ 200-yard freestyle relay team to a runner-up lime of2:04.94. She joined with Raak, Robi­ nett and Nichols in that race too. “She just continues to show grit and perseverance, and 1 am very proud ofthe work that the team does. Those types of actions really build comrade and cul­ ture,” Saltzgaber said. Mya Vanderzwaag won two individual events for the Fighting Scots on the day too. She took the 100-yard backstroke in 1:04.44 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:02.11. Caitlyn Morris took the 200yard freestyle for the Scots in 2:11.51. DeHaan won the 100-yard freestyle in 59.59 - a new personal best for her by The Caledonia varsity girls ’ swimming and diving team is something that Grand Rapids Gators head coach Jeff Saltzgaber would like to see his program grow into in the fixture. The Caledonia girls finished off their second straight undefeated season ofOK Conference East Division duak with a 132-45 victory over the visiting Gators at the Cal Community YMCA Tuesday. The Fighting Scots have gone from a part of the Byron Center co-op team along with South Christian, to hosting meets in their own pool as the lead school in a co-op with South Christian and Low­ ell that regularly finishes the season with iris on the state medal stand and chases conference championships. The Gators are currently in their sec­ ond season as a co-op led by Thomapple Kellogg along with Hopkins, West Cath­ olic and West Michigan Aviation Acad­ emy Swimmers. The first step forward has been getting the chance to practice in the pool in Middleville. A little more time in the pool for those Thomapple Kellogg girls and a little less in the car has certainly proven a positive even if the Gators aren’t ready to outrace the Fighting Scots yet. The Gators took two victories in Tues­ day’s meet that saw the Scots improve to 5-0 while the Gators fell to 0-4 so far this fall in conference duals. All-state diver Lydia Slagel had one of those wins for the Gators, putting up a score of 238.95 points in the diving competition. She is the returning conference champion in the diving competition. “Her diving has just continued to prog­ ress throughout the season. She is hitting all her benchmarks. She is adding more dives,” Saltzgaber said. “She is really stepping up to those challenges, and all the while being very kind and humble about her pathway.” big push in the breaststroke powered Gator sophomore Mckenna Hawks to a win in the 200-yard individual medley early in the meet. After slipping a little behind during the backstroke and butter­ fly legs of the race, Hawks pushed past Caledonia’s Lena Gesing in the breast­ stroke leg and then held her off through the 50 yards of freestyle swimming. Hawks trimmed almost two and a half seconds from her personal best in the race with her winning lime of 2 minutes 38.07 seconds. “I was really happy to see Mckenna Hawks step up in such a big way, as a captain as a sophomore. She is just fol­ lowing in the footsteps of her sister, and continuing to raise the bar.” Hawks placed ninth at the conference t s«li fe S ■ 1^' • W' 'MP > s >. aW If? S 15.^ sH* ? 4 I I / I I H -. * •1 r K •J i,' tl a. 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Wilkinson pulled out a 7-6(2) win in a tie breaker at the end ofthe first set against South Christian sophomore Joe Maas and then took set two 6-1 for the title. Maas was the only guy in the conference to win a set against Wilkinson this fall. Wilkinson opened his day with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Wayland senior Chesney Hudson. Maas and his teammates won enough points to take the outright conference championship though. The Trojans were second Friday and second in the final overall conference standings. The Sailors won the tournament with 16 points ahead ofTK 13, West Catholic 12, Northview 10, Wayland 9, Grand Rapids Union 2 and Wyoming 1. TK freshman Parker Sylvestre was second al second singles and the second doubles team ofGraham Eden and Gideon Scott also had a runner-up finish for the Trojans. Mark Gielincki was third at fourth singles, the third doubles team of Aiden Riffel and Luke Archer placed third and the fourth doubles team of Mark Cuison and Alex Egleston was third too. The TK team also had Max Lepper fourth at third singles. The TK first dou­ bles team of juniors Layne Schilthroat and Sam Teachout had to bow out of the tournament early because of an injury after going 1-1 in their first two matches of the day. Wilkinson ran his season record to 18-5 overall withhistwo wins. The Trojan team was slated to take part in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional X 7~r J r % - I* I 5'’: 4 I 4 I i 1 w « i k « I I I I X I > 1 t I 5 I 4 t.* « •s L. 4J I L X I 4 t A, 1 A 0 Jr i I » e ■ br J^ t } I ? I i * t 1 >•* ■? 5 1 I I 1 V 4 k * I / __ B B Si •? diu *4 r J Thornapple Kellogg senior first singles player Franklin Wilkinson and head coach Philipe Sylvestre celebrate Wilkinson’s championship at the OK Gold Conference Tournament hosted by South Christian High School Friday. Photo provided Tournament in Holland Wednesday, Oct. 8. Sylvestre beat Northview sophomore Micah Wells 6-0, 6-1 and then South Christian senior Ben Vos 6-3, 6-3 to get into the second singles final Friday. It was a battle offreshman for the championship, and West Catholic’s Crew VanBeynen won a marathon match by the scores of ■ 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. Still, it was good progress for Sylvestre who had lost to Vos in three sets and fallen to VanBeynen while winning just three games in their regular season match-ups. Sylvestre moved to 20-4 on the season with his run to the finals. The senior Gielincki at fourth singles forTK beat Wayland sophomore Spencer Miller 6-4, 6-4 in the match for third at their flight. set that they can compete, and it showed. Our coaching staff was impressed with the team’s scrappiness and grit throughout the match, especially during several long rallies.” Part of the mindset the Saxons have been working on is learning the different between playing smart and playing safe. Coach Mast said she felt like some of her girls were holding back on±e attack trying not to make errors. “In preparation for [Western], our focus was on defensive movement and finding the balance between playing smart and playing aggressively,” Mast said. The Saxons head to the Battle Creek Central Invitational Saturday, Oct. 11, and will be back at it in the conference when they visit Coldwater Oct. 15. Hastings will also be a part of the Thomapple Kellogg quad in Middleville Oct. 16. YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. r You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. • • • Qrotip VIEV^T NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Group f yj Thornapple Kellogg sophomore setter Abby Hoebeke puts a pass up while junior Reece Ritsema (11) looks to go on the attack against South Christian Thursday in Middleville. Photos by Brett Bremer J W 'i 4 The Thomapple Kellogg varsity vol­ leyball team showed off some progress in its second OK Gold Conference meeting of the season with the South Christian Sailors. The Trojans didn’t get to ten points in their first set against South Christian this fall, and were outscored by double fibres in each set at South Christian High School last month. South Christian, the eighth ranked team in the state in Division 2, still managed a three-set win in Middleville Thursday, but the TK ladies made the Sailors work in each set. Sou± Chris­ tian won by the scores of25-21,25-22, 25-16. The win moves the Sailors to 7-0 in conference matches this season. TK is now 4-4 after adding a three-set win at Grand Rapids Union Tuesday, Oct. 7. First-year TK head coach Haley Grams said she is happy with how com­ petitive her team has been lately, and she has really started to see her girls coming together as a team in recent weeks. The Trojans went four sets with West Catholic Sept. 23 and pulled out a fourset win at Wayland Sept. 30. “It has been an adjustment from last year tO this year,” Grams said, “just getting them to adjust to a new head coach, getting them to work together and pulling them in together. They all kind of have their own little crews, but I think we’re finally meshing. We’re coming together, which is really nice. Our last three games have really been hard fought, so it is nice to see.” “Being in the 2O’s and competing with [Sou± Christian] is amazing. I am super proud of them,” Grams added. “The drive, the hustle it is all there and it is working.” She saidphysicallyherteam is getting better at covering the court, especially on the serve receive. It was something they really struggled with in the early match-up with South Christian, making running through the offense as a whole almost impossible. “Getting those serve receive balls up, we were able to put a hit down, get a set and a hit,” Grams said Thursday. Sophomore setters Abby Hoebeke and Olivia Fischer can certainly have an easier time running the offense and getting balls to hitters when those ini­ tial passes forward keep them keep the offense in rhythm. Leading that attack werejunior Reece Ritsema and senior McKenna Hoebeke, but they weren’t the only ones willing to take a big swing at the net against the Sailors. ,it}i f r. I' \ X' •>' r S!**' > '• .1.' «»•* k zI I* I I t *» pTrn *' * I J ! •« V I e i tc ’ ''t t r* K .'V' 4' 1. f * < d ■ I 4 3 z< 1 t ftl* > ri V .'fl zriT.i . Y fl I'k 4( . 1 » -V.'' . * 4 rj V‘ -' 1 < I aov' .4* iftibio s kd >? 3k.’ * p I » I I HR .’ fl 1<^ x< .-J’’"* * » V 04 3 i-* f' T k y i 4*fl . I’ P i jr fl? .tfltJ*’ 0 V T. ' i r. -if* I Second swing at South Christian goes much better for TK ladies 4 > ' i*' f-.- I * -X--- .■'U' b Brett Bremer Sports Editor -J • i . ^cS****^ i * 1 jq i {« r^ oc^ ub^ f^ism I ^p »k < X ri' I r 1 1* '«! z- * '--E'' I r:. i 1^ ) p)«<' JK ♦ '0 M W -* ’I'l I - ►’.'- c « * » * *1 •r r 4* * ' Is OR t I Ffl* t F iSS •Bl f e • 9k * j 23 lk 1^.’ 4 I ttK ' d -1 Fli! ’ I i V tbem; ; niftK) 1^ » c c ^1 >* f > r r M* ’*' ►• •* ■ .r-fS*' X 2.1^ i ■: *1 '■'^4 * •iX Thornapple Kellogg junior outside hitter Reece Ritsema goes up to try ’ and slow down an attack by South ‘. Christian senior Colette Rattner during their OK Gold Conference match in Middleville Thursday. 1 J i *• »»* ■ x( J: ^•mr 'O' Bt-—r^... y t* *T /dllwT?J92T .r'lA* t.n; - aw L I , I 4 *z bto®***^ I *' ;r. * \i “Reece has come a long way. She has been on varsity since she was a freshman, and it is amazing to see her flourish, work the net, own it and really be a leader on ±is team,” Grams said. TK had a lead as late as 15-13 in set two, but the Sailors went on a little run to score nine of the game’s next 12 points before finishing off ±e set. It wasn’t until the third set that South Christian really stretched a lead against ±e Trojans. The Sailors pushed a 5-5 game to 20-8. “I think we got a little tired. We all started to hang onto our own mistakes, which is something we have really been working on this season - just letting our own errors go and keeping up and moving on for the team,” Grams said. TK did put together one last little rally. They got to within 24-16 wi± all kinds of contributions including an ace from senior libero Alexa Eden and another from senior Maria Piccione, a block in the middle by Ritsema and a big kill on the left side from McKenna Hoebeke. The Trojans are scheduled to be a part of a quad at Forest Hills Eastern this evening, Oct. 9. They’ll host an OK Gold Conference match with Northview Tuesday, Oct. 14, and then be home against for a quad Thursday, Oct. 16. J£ ^^anH • »A ‘^- tM *MV/ .'dllMI ■: I 1 1 1 i , 4 I __ __________________ u I b r, '.L r , / 1 1 »>*• * L: J/sn c ‘-P < • r '•»■ i 4 LI Of iJl/IiTin'J s. 1 J I r •i r J >4^ > ' Z ncK Enujnrl’iJ: Htesifate tateiS* ■-« < LBJ / 1 1 Jri 1 ■f) 1 fiLi! i4 I h r" 1 I I 4 r7.ge»- f‘''-'r’.” .3i>±. Hi(i,'j:J F< k 1 St—;;?’ ♦ t• ' I I J f > r r-k JlbWa. 4 ■••*n : c * » J '** ’ . tv . ' tTi 1 J J jL .F^Wt^(a> ' < t > ? '1^*11® HW □ r* ^i:. * > ; -i'-, •4 I’l J rI J I '■Ad* (llAii « J t;;£3ta^9.. I' I * - •r^ ' 'l-CH ; 1 .,•1 «« I I ?3zr: , »v . 1 I ♦ t '4 •, ’ite. w I s'ry 41 fl T F '■< Oi V f fl- l. k . J , 4 f ?k <f; <c - 3'1 f Viv- . • f \4 ffl&l r t »> 1 '' r. i Ui i J i b /t I < I 11* r e.. J I ’ G 1 i (< S. i F 1’ • 4I 4 .l'. 4.’ r I «■ 4 ' to •• '-Itt C 1 '! ' ’’HI 1 \.sc^ < V «T5 .A 1 I 1 . 1^ Notice is hereby given that the Bany County Planning 'b. Your Community Connection !• . Vx III ™ • * .• • I. • • ’A a Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: . Skinner, s % (Applicant/Owner) * ' - Location: 2405 Stanton Dr., Middleville Ml in Section 33 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO 25-30213-DE Estate of William J. Roush. Date of birth; 03/19/1939. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. William J. Roush, died 07/30/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Yvon X. Roush, person representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. of Irving Township Purpose: Request to allow the operation of a home occupation major, boat upholstery business in the LDR (Low Density Residential) zoning district, per section 2339 of the Bany County Zoning ordinance 2008. MEETING DATE: October 27,2025. TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: » 4 J ! i 1 « 3 THE HASTINGS BANNER Shawn J I > Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com • 4 f ! . i KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? SP-14-2025 ? b .'q * The Saxons were looking forward to a great match as they hosted Pennfield Wednesday, Oct. 8, for a “Pink Out” contest. Hastings was chasing its first win of the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season against the Pennfield girls after falling to 0-3 in conference play so far with a loss at Parma Western last week. The Parma Western girls, among the teams in the honorable mention list of the state’s top Division 2 varsity volleyball teams,tooka25-15,25-15,25-19winover the visiting Saxons Wednesday, Oct. 1. Hastings head coach Alexis Must said that facing such a talented team “naturally brought some feelings ofdoubt. However, they’ve continued to show up with a mind- Number • s« r Brett Bremer Sports Editor Case ►•f > nr' n F 1 # • Saxons work on being smart and aggressive against Parma Western We'd love to hear about it! f p I » ? 2.3 J WWW HastingsBanner com Wilkinson wraps up undefeated OK Gold fipst singles seasons Brett Bremer Sports Editor $ k Tyden Center, Community Room, 121 Soutii Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler® barrycounty.orq. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary Date: 09/25/2025 Robert J. Longstreet P53346 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Yvon X. Roush 3553 Dawes Ave. SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 (813) 857-2177 aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945- 1284. Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate iJ ■ - * J k« fl. I •* VW- b • ►l* 1/ J •r p 3^. *r \ % fl, u In the Matter of Albert G. Krank and Kathleen R. Krant Trust. Date of Birth: September 4.1934. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Kathleen R. Krank, surviving Trustee, died August 31, 2025, leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Laurie K. Wyman. Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Estate of Nellie Marie Allerding. Dale of birth: 1/29/1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Nellie Marie Allerding, died 8/6/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jerry Woltz, personal representative, RO. Box 537 Hastings, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. J• 1 < H i •« . I 1 fV « fl ■tto k r ■Z; “Bl e fl I b r- A . >> M K •fly St fl f I t fl ' c I ■ □1^ “■S'!'' k «, 1 ■ ■f. ' k I 5 . k« -*■ L J < T rt r 1 Ri '« (It • M. 'f f! , > r Date: October 2, 2025 fl q k t ' 01!’ '-fc- fl-—b » fl ; ■ ,b it T “1 3: 1 •.Io ’'t’. 4 Date: 9-30-2025 Jerry Woltz RO. Box 537 Hastings. Ml 49058 269-331-8044 J. I t Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway. Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Laurie K. Wyman c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 ; t fl-'- r b. u- * V. R|. ■i b ■ 11 \ .J ’I It flv* ■h »• 4 a I' . ... J ■I. I -1 .S'- «u ( ‘ ?s ■ v !* -kt •Ui ■‘St •y I I T I & ' 'I n. I I t I I J T 1 * ? 3,F_ * Ir »* I < u s *»* ** «• i. r.' Su :. :» I. T X.' 1' k V * 1 I ;4 1 *ii I h tv. f '•a ra A ..ab>...L ■■ ■ e.' - — '■»v». 71 ►? �4 *1^ * r * * L Randall has her best Portage run yet, t places fourth in D2 race 1 r ■ A ? I’ f Ik & Brett Bremer Sports Editor [ 4 I J k:*: 10 lb. 4 t L Hastings junior Caroline Randall cut !? almost halfa minute from her best time on I the course at Portage West Middle School to place fourth in the Division 2 girls’ i race at the annual Portage Invitational Saturday. s Randall hit the finish line in 18 minutes 5 30.5 seconds. Her previous course record J SIX M in Portage came during her freshman season. She was just getting back into action recovering from an injury at Portage •WWOOftilBi* last fall. Personal records overall were few and * Il far between as a hot sun pushed tempera ­ •In ' « tures into ±e upper 80s as the afternoon J Division 2 and Division 1 races took off. 89^ Even organizers condensed ±e day ’ s 9 b m/. event, one of the largest in the state each 6a ! fall, in an effort to put as few student-ath­ letes at risk due to the heat. Varsity teams f were allowed to run ten rurmers in each race and JV races were canceled in the ^4 day’s leading up to the race. Otsego sophomore Emma Hoffman blew away the girls’ field with a winning .iBLb .r'-' time of 16:50.8. Randall was one of a cEki'V . dozen girls to finish the D2 race in the 18s. tor > I. Pinckney junior Jaelyn Ray was second in I i 18:02.6 and Holland Christian sophomore r Avery Engbers was third in 18:29.6. I Hoffman and the Otsego girls beat out im lOf Engbers and the Holland Christian girls Wiodgn? n fX ganiffV'^ • by nine points for the championship. The « t •?, Bulldogs finished with 109 points and Holland Christian with 118. Grand Rapids thfwiiab [•^h?nri Christian was third wi± 168 points ahead 'I , of South Christian 176, Lexington 236, r Coopersville 239, Pinckney 252, Cadillac TL 297, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard a F 332andUnityChristian334inthetopten. ikJ :■ J J. : The Hastings girls were 36th with 971 ..' A .K- I l\' points. Thomapple Kellogg was a part of the day’s Division 2 races too and the x)f 11^ Trojan girls placed 27± with 715 points. !:o-''^.U . t The Saxon team had freshman Emerson Leary 258th in 24:51.3,junior Chloe Pirtle rivkW.’- 4Ui.fV^ 289th in 25:36.1, senior Maddie Elzinga 316th in 26:43.8 and junior Lilianna Eny. Ms'h ' ■ ■ art 323rd in 26:56.6 in its top five. Junior Peyton Hardy led the Thomapple ?r Kellogg girls with a 122nd-place time of 7 71 ‘ti 22:09.6 Freshman Brielle Miller ran to f&sW; the Trojans’ number two spot in 22:19.8 placing 132nd overall and junior Carmen , ■ --"'•linitiSSi' HcE^I>'gb|on'<j;; Reynolds was right behind in 134th place f nr with a time of 22:25.2. TK senior Madison Kietzman placed 195th in 23:26.1 and sophomore Breanna Schut was 213th in 23:51.2. East Grand Rapids won the Division 2 bf/Kl^i K7/|tbl|f S > boys’ competition with 117 points ahead of Lexington 172, Holland Christian 228, I Grand Rapids Christian 262, Parma West­ {M * ern 263, Allendale 326, Pinckney 350, MMt I :hl 1 “• ♦ f I 'Sil- e Ok <4 • . ♦ i ni x'l t ___ _ • >' i E*. iu * .K* I - Tf. c' ’l U il l % I’ ■S’* k* I k J 1 1 i VI ' ... Al kJ 3 an ' rtf * I I ) i T" "lOi a;t tC^., Ji 1 » k 1 .' *• I t • *1 1 I I *> 7C'' * *en n' 1 I i f I I Qj * < 2s / Uy i r J J *1 I > I ( c I •r I J « iU iw a < ' k I •r < - rJ vrj /If I I I Q • ^/ n; J ; T'i 11 ; 1'5. J f.i / I, s I > * f r i UM A Di''- I *w if'’ S9Rs k I nt4‘ J I ? I r *y rrr ) « •-*» i:. fa. x; ?r,Hi I *> f>3Bk|-‘''. >♦ •K/5IIBT31U r XXJ s»« •# n If f U w' «• i I .r I I 1 f t P ijJ h : Uw' 4k I f. ' ' iH’J.i I tl.h- I / i I R T. JmUa) * r 1 >1 I i'r 0 X_ . .. ^ . n* •M I I r I a f I I -t t t~' .'t •I if'trr iThn’ •* tn3 I I 3t«S 1 --•J i r®0s £l I I 1 I n Brett Bremer Sports Editor 4 1 •* J II 'r-' I. The Portage Invitational was a part of Delton Kellogg junior LandonMadden’s big break-out as a sophomore. Mid-season as a freshman, Madden took his times from the 20-minute mark I down into the 17’s and then under 17 minutes by the time he was running at t the 2024 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals. : Madden was more than half a minute faster on the course at Portage West Middle School Saturday than he was ‘1 there as a sophomore. He placed 51st Saturday in a field of more than 400 runners in theD3 boys’ race. He hit the I finish line in 17 minutes 37.2 seconds, a good follow-up to his season-best time WI : y I the previous Saturday at the Otsego •*^ **• oyui rjV.-.. • r’f •h * fS?. *4 »* ,n£fra j . c •p* a?74 K)?J3£l • • • ? r ' * r f. 9Tl?f r, X • f n: 4 bBdf^ •'■L V' 1 ‘ t k {•i- ■•'mu ii od® UCtltf Jli’- ' I I I r T4 ' ' £ -jE.' 4£lit± • A -*4 I 1 Ja JI. - -rT^' -1•3 I I 4> '■i 1 4 I I, I 4I s I * ifr" •s? .■*T r4- yr Cji • ** 5/. I v „ 'T'i £jcL z > *1 _ r vjr*' 3 fa V*’ A • •. J T 1-^.' Y/ k k XJ<- QZ I - V. I .’-.J 4 •. < '■Z'. •• !. ' t*' «'t£r ■"Vi ^S^': n •?ra t .3 5» .' A 4 : I 1 > ■ If .-T* 4 f .:z-v;r i^nocw? . I, • ■a e 4 t i esni/oo^ . -?i ' v-3^rua3-. -c,, ►r’k. '• e/r^ « J. ■<. V• .• adi *> Tt , Bulldog Invitational. h Personal records and season-best times were few and far between on the tough, crowded Portage course with , temperatures rising throughout the i I day, although the Panthers missed the worst of the unseasonably warm tem­ peratures over 80 degrees by running in the morning sessions. The Delton Kellogg boys were 21 st as a team in the D3 contest and the Delton Kellogg girls did not earn a team score with four finishers. Delton Kellogg did get a couple of personal records in the back of its scoring group. Sophomore Ayden i 1 Jones was 191st overall with a time of 19:57.4, sixth for the DK team and in i j under 20 minutes for the first time as a I1 varsity runner. Deegan Castaneda was DK’s number seven on the day with a personal record time of 21:29.5 that J placed him 289th. Delton Kellogg sophomore Joseph McCoy was the team’s number two placing 105th in 18:43.0. Senior Nick Muday placed 122nd in 18:58.6. Soph­ omore Jace Hilton placed 160th in 19:30.9. FreshmanMalachi Allersma was 167th in 19:35.8. r t 23 r J! .t^' ,^aEzn^ £■’.1 I i I I < f I k r > s^b Cr^ k 4"^ »/ ri'* I ;oi•n '^ar^ Jni, jg r': V Y ?s;?3 •A I T- n .•4 1 ’I f CAh-; J t I I 4 c. . z t: ?vl’ u : ' .•> I > I •'^ I,’ r 1 •Jt . Hit -. I in/; I I J “ r“ “ •■.f ‘T) • • * '.'•^'J J I > * • Tl - .'^-- lUH J* V *: « I f I * I ( t I t I' .. J* I' • «■ H f r I 1 ' hU'i •J I f > J II J 1. r ■r • I I I > I ( .4’ u ' J * I , k ' r’ -/I »z * r t . Jr 1 r I e 4 { 4 A' r.r • *a' Fl « 1 i r I I • f I h • .t .*i . f- I I s J I •I t • I I 1 . r f I. .r”’ • { J J • f 4 > I 3 I ii’ 4 4 'pi X J r • P *' I r I . 4w •t /* , J ' ft" I'; -r IP'* / J;k -'r 4 e" 1$ r* Central Montcalm senior Gage Hoffman won the D3 boys’ race in 15:53.1. Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central sophomore Christian Craanen was second in 16:08.7 and Centreville sophomore Will HulinHulin third in 16:12.5. Jackson Lumen Christi won the boys’ team title in Division 3 with 118 points ahead of Delton’s Southwestern Ath­ letic Conference foes from Saugatuck who finished with 142 points. Lansing Catholic was third with a score of 163 ahead of Central Montcalm 210 and Jonesville 233 in the top five. The Delton Kellogg boys closed the day with 549 points. Delton Kellogg senior Elli Timmer­ man had a huge jump on the Portage Course finishing more than 90 seconds faster than she did last year. She placed 174th out of 340 finishers in the D3 41 I > Nir: I k > ► I k'?t <F . 267! •4 A tC 1 » > j! ( r ► u f >« f I Ji A* 2 ? « z •f la wn) jj. iii I * * •^4 . f — Saxon sophomore Alex Timmers races through the crowd during the first mile of the Division 2 boys' race Saturday at the annual Portage Invitational at Portage West Middle School. Eli Li was just behind in 34th place with a time of 21:01.2. Randall won the girls’ race in 19:17.2, finishing about a minute and a half in front of her nearest competitor. Parma Western sophomore Bridget Fullerton was the runner-up in 20:40,3 and her ju­ nior teammate Natalie Kuhl was third in 21:02.1. Harper Creek senior Julia Faber placed fourth in 21:11.0. . Harper Creek won the girls’ meet with 46 points ahead of Parma Western 52, Marshall 57, Hastings 113, Coldwater 119 and Pennfield 126. Randall was the only Hastings girl among the seven scorers for the team who didn’t have an improvement in her standings from the first conference jam­ boree of the season. Leary had a 23rd-place time of 24:48 for the Hastings girls. Pirtle was 26th in 25:00.0. Both girls had solid improve­ ments in their placing from the first con­ ference jamboree. Leary was five spots better and Pirtle three spots better. The Saxon team also had Elzinga 41st in 27:15.2and freshman Alyssa MacLeod 46th in 27:42.1. MacLeod was nine spots better than at the first 1-8 get-together. The Saxons’ six and seven runners on the day, Lilianna Enyart and Alex DeCamp were 47th and 48th respectively and both moved up in the conference pack too. i.. ' .'••l to- « r •l ■V' A sj < > «» m < r* « X f > ♦' «%• 9 I. A & •s *rri ^r I ABH IK r 9 y SET^liM ■ t X it * *, I V S* ♦ el X S* - i V "a**^ *il- I <A X 5^'T V. i •* V AW *• - •!* ak CA ’V-’ Hastings junior Chloe Pirtle races to the finish line near the end of the Division 2 girls’ race Saturday at Portage West Middle School during the annual Portage Invitational. Photos by Brett Bremer Fastest Panthers take big chunks of time off their course records at Portage I { TJ >1 I X <» ••• ♦ X 4 I I fS .J 1 > f i |k4MelMI / Otsego 354, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 393 and Forest Hills Eastern 414 in the top ten. The Hastings boys were 49th wi± a 1,525 points and ±e Thomapple Kellogg boys were 43rd with 1,108 points. The Saxon boys’ team was led by sophomore Tanner Krzysik who hit the finish line 308th in 20:13.8. He was one of a handful of Hastings guys to run new course record times. Sophomore Alex Timmers did too placing 352nd in 21:01.4. The Saxon team also had junior Caleb Kramer 359th in 21:12.7, sophomore Parker Erb 373rd in 21:34.5 and senior Carter Krzysik 321 st in 21:58.1. Thomapple Kellogg had freshman Owen Bremer lead the way with a 113th-place time of 17:55.7. Sophomore teammate Garrett Holzhausen was about a minute back placing 203rd in 18:58.1. TK fi-eshman Parker Robinett was third forhis team with atime of 19:42.8 ahead of juniorGradyGalaviz293rdin 19:58.5 and senior Benjamin Postma 314± in 20:17.3. East Grand Rapids was led to its team win wi± senior Johan Workman scoring a runner-up time of 15:44.3 Robert Jazwinski III won ±e D2 boys’ race in 15:13.3. A groupofsevenguysfinishedinlessthan 16 minutes. East Grand Rapids had a second guy in that group with sophomore Micah Becker six±in 15:59.1. Hastings was set to race at the Wayland Invitational Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, and will be back in action at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship host­ ed by Harper Creek Oct. 16. Thomapple Kellogg is off until the OK Gold Confer­ ence Championship at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids Oct. 15. The Saxons got to host the final 1-8 jamboree of ±e season Sept 30 at Charl­ ton Park. Parma Western boys and Harper Creek girls teams that performed well in Portage too took victories. The Parma Western boys beat out Harper Creek’s guys 30-59 at the top of the day’s standings. Marshall juniorAbraham McHugh ran to a winning time of 16:56.1, wi± six of the next ten guys across the finish line members of the Parma Western team. Pan±er fi-eshman Logan Christian was the runner-up in 17:02.6. Harper Creek junior Christian Ayres and senior Cooper Gardner were third and fourth. Coldwater was ±ird in the boys’ team standings with 68 points ahead ofMarshall 82, Hastings 147, Northwest 178 and Pennfield 179. Krzysik led ±e Saxon boys wi± a 25±place time of 20:21.9. Kramer came in 30th in 20:53.5. Erb placed 31 st in20:56.1 and Timmers 32nd in 20:57.2. Sophomore 11 I I * 'ke* * Thursday, October 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER WWW.HastingsBanner.com r « X •w STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30210-DE Hon. William Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Martin Scott Preston. Date of birth: 01/18/1947. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Martin Scott Preston, died 04/16/2025 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Scott Preston, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/02/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Scott Preston 6316 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-568-2634 girls’ race with a time of 24:21.8. Delton Kellogg freshman Olivia Vin­ cent ran a new personal record time of 25:51.0 to place 228th. Evelynn Courneya, a junior, placed 249th overall for DK in 26:17.7. Junior Makayla Lutz ran her fastest race of the season to place 254th in 26:26.2. Lumen Christi junior Samantha Schroeder ran to victory in the race with a time of 18:41.9.It was a photo finish between three girls behind her. Lansing Catholic sophomore Josie Bishop ran her PR to earn the second-place spot with a time of 18:51.0. Kent City soph­ omore Elliana Max was third in 18:51.3 and Pewamo-Westphalia junior Alyssa Kramer third in 18:51.8. Lansing Catholic had three girls in the top seven with Grace Wonch fifth (18:53.4) and Anna Drauer seventh (19:06.7), and the Cougars won the girls’ championship with just 52 points. Pewamo-Westphalia was second with 139 points ahead of Saugatuck 171, Covenant Christian 229 and Lu­ men Christi 237 in the top five of the girls’ race. The Panthers are set to return to ac­ tion this afternoon, Oct. 9, at Gilmore Car Museum where they will host the final Southwestern Athletic Conference jamboree. Position Opening- Deputy County Administrator Barry County Barry County is accepting applications for a Deputy County Administrator/Finance Director. The Deputy County Administrator serves as the Finance Director for the County and is responsible for managing the County’s accounting system, providing support to all county departments, and serves as the Administrator in the absence of that official. The salary range is $107,500-117,500 and a comprehensive benefits package is provided. Please send a cover letter, resume, and 5 professional references to: Deputy Administrator Search, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. A job description and additional information is available at www.barrycounty.org, or by contacting the Administrator at ezuzga@barrycounty.org. Barry County Board of Commissioners NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards; Barry County Conservation Easement Board - 1 agricultural interest; 1 township designee Department of Health and Human Services - 1 position Veterans Affairs - 1 positions - must have active duty service during time of conflict 4 Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Court­ house, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org under the tab; How do 1 apply for; An Advisory Board or Commission and click to display the application. Applications must be returned no later than 5;00 p.m. on Monday, November 3. 2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. * «k»' ♦ ♦ I ♦ o I I. i J I , I I ) I 1 �i : /j 12 1 Thursday, October 9, 2025 I I * A Friday The Saxons play host to the defending IntmUte-8 Adiictic ConfereiKc Champions frtwn Harper C reek Friday. The Saxons arc 4-0 in Ihc 1-8 w fa- thn fall and the Beavers arc 34). They arc Ihc only two teams with iMiblcmishod conference records left in the league. The winner»in the driver's scat on the road to the next 1-8 uilc. Hastings had won a share of four straight conference championships before the Bea­ vers finished the 2024 season alone on top of the 1-8. The Beavers shut out ihc Saxons 32-0 a year ago. the fi r« shut out ofthe Sax ons since their fin< season in the 1-8 in 2016. Both teann tome into the game 5-1 overall. Thcffnapplc Kellogg hosts Eaai (irand Rapids in Middleville homecoming iaside Bob While Stadium. Ikxh teams arc 4-2 overall Ibis season and 2-1 in the OK Black Conference. The Trojans arc 0-9 all-time against Ihc Pioneers and fell 35-8 al LXJR a year ago. Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg and East (frand Rapids arc all vying for sports in the MHSAA Divi.sion 3 Football playoffs this fall, and arc all currently among the top 16 teams in terms of playoff points in the division. The top 32 teams in playoff p()ints in each of the state's eight 11 -player divisions cam spots in the playoffs, which begin Halloween weekend this year. l^cwood has some worX to do if il hopes to climb into the top 32 in Division 5 and earn a postseason berth. The Vikings need to start their playoff push this Friday on homecoming night at I>ansing Catholic. The Cougars are just 1-5 overall this season and I -4 in the Capital Area Activities C onference While Division. Both squads have fallen to Charlotte, Sexton and Portlarxl in the conference this fall and beaten Eaton Rapids. Swore said LansingCatholic( 1 -4overall, 1-5 conference) has struggled this year, after graduating a plethora of players from its 2024 squad. “They get creative with their passing game,” Lakewood head coach Tim Swore Mid^of the Coug^. ‘They do some things to confuse you, so we Have to pay attention. (But, we want to cash in this week,” he added. “We feel we can gel three wins to end the season. Thal's our goal.” The Vikings follow up that bailgame with conference contests against rivals Olivet and Ionia. The Delton KelloKg Panthers have a big one ahead this Friday too with Gales­ burg-Augusta coming to Delton for a Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division tilt Both teams are 1-2 in confer­ ence play with a win over Saugatuck. Maple Valley has won back-to-back.ballgames to get to 2-4 overall this season, and the Lions will host a 2-4 Stockbridge team Friday in Big 8 Conference play. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action Hastings 54, Marshall 40 Hastings built a 30-point lead early in the fourth quarter and kept its Inlerslate-8 Athletic Conference record perfect with a 54-40 victory at Marshall Friday. It was another dominant performance by the Saxons’ offensive front and the Hastings backs. Backs Jonah Hamp and Trevin Russell shouldered the load against the RedHawks. Hamp rushed 18 times for 270yardsandfivetouchdowns. Russell was the team’s number two ball carrier on the day with 13 carries for 182 yards and three touchdowns. ttw ki d•• r'S . ‘r ■*> / > i . ) - 'I V kbM #d *«* ti so 9 If ' J IJ .'6 r t- •Xi. r QuwtabBci Mason Taninva only tisrew one ptnu 8 mne>)«d cnmpletian 10 RuMdL The Stxorv are now 4-0 m Intcntite-8 Athiebc Conferenoe pby od Si overall. RuiBcIl had a 30-> ard TD run to open Ihe scoring a Ifttic more ths) two nundcs the game, and liMtmgs led the RodHawis 20-8 offer one quarter. Hamp had touch­ down runs of 27 yards and 40 yards before that first quarter was up. Hamp had 44-yard TD run and Russdl a Sb-yard ID run tn the second quarter, but the Saxons' weren’t quite puling away on J P' WWW HasHngtBanrwrxc^ No homecoming cupcakes forTK and Hastings Brett Bremer Sports Editor These aren't the homocorou / < pponenb a team roils over before rushing off to dw and dbmcc. Hstings and Thortk^ipic Kcikigg liavc big hiTOccoming chaiicr^ s^iead of if Kin I g < II w r I J 1 2. ♦ If f f. ..J mto a the scoreboard yet Marshall kept pace thanks to three Akin Olapadc touchdown runs in the firn half It was 32-24 at the break. The Saxon defense shut out the RedHawks tn the third quarter as Hastings L I ha lead with a 21-yard toudxiown run by Rioscll and a 56-yard touchdown run by Hamp. Hamp clos^ oiM the Saxon L L<• < V ff >- I r jdfsi’' I 1 I PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on November 5. 2025 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Zoning Board of Appeal's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Zoning Board of Appeal’s for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from builder Dylan Steele on behalf of property owner Jason and Andrea Bernard, 10950 Boniface Point Dr, Plainwell. Ml 49080 for a variance to allow for the construction of a garage addition to single famity dwelling that fails to meet setbacks, pursuant to sections 4.24 “Waterfront Lots" and 4.4rSchedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located at 10950 Boniface Point Dr, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Parcel #08-12-006-069-00 and is currently zoned R2, Medium Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or. if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS By: Dale Grimes. Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 ill f ■ J f i > 3 * * ii^**'«* fi: •r z r « K. I; t ! 4* * 4 •» if 5^' Hastings running back Jonah Hamp looks to pull awi y M‘ - ’laM defender during the Saxons win over trie RedHawks ' MKshaM Fr 3ay led the Saxu.^. grxiGp game w ’r- 270 yard rushing tnd five touchdown^ ■ .j ..u .u 1 1 S’’ > > I r* I Fl ’••Jr f f i 1-8 w;n Photos by Seth Berry I I I touchdown scoring with a 21-yard sconng run early in the fourth quarter. Matthew Waito hada 67-yard touchdown rtm and Karson Moga had a TD run for Mar­ shall as the clock wound down in ihc fourth. As a learn, Hastings ran for 471 yards on the night Marshall had 259 yard on the grtxind. The Saxons intercepted three Redllawk passes, one INT each for Spencer Wilkins. C olton fJenlon and Jack Webb. Waito, the RedHawk quarterback, was 15-of-27 passing for 181 yards and had a team-leading 18 rushes for 189 yards. The Saxons held Olapadc to 40 yards on 16 carries. Wilkins had a team-high nine total tackles for the Saxons. Tyce Richardson and Caden Petlingi 11 had seven tackles each, and Webb. Trapper Reigler and Henry Elzinga had six tackles apiece. Coloma 28, Delton Kellogg 7 Comet senior quarterback Maverick Kraemer hit one big pass play on each of Coloma’s first three drives and his team bui It a 20-0 lead over visiting Delton Kellogg in Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division action Friday. The Comets went on to a 28-7 win over the visiting Panthers to move to 2-1 in the SAC Valley and 3-3 overall. Delton Kel­ logg is now 1-2 in SAC Valley play and 1-5 overall. Kraemer connected with senior wide receiver Kameron Baker on a pass that covered 60 yards, after Baker spun out of a tackle at his own 45-yard-line A couple plays later Kraemerrushed into the end zone from eight yards out to put his team in front. The Comets’ second drive ended in a 55-yard touchdown pass from Kraemer to senior Treyton Myers. Meyers took a short pass on the right side and dodged a couple Delton Kellogg tackles on the outside before racing up the sideline for the score. A 39-yard pass from Kraemer to sopho­ more Lucadis Fonseca got the Comets into position to score theirthird touchdoun ofthe evening, early in the second quarter. Kramer rushed the ball into the end zone again, this time from a yard out. They give some unique formations that make defending them tough,” Delton Kel­ logg head coach Brooks Smith said. “They also have different personnel groups that can be tough to prep for. I thought our defensive coordinator, coach Munsell, had us pretty well prepared for what we would see and what they would do out of them. “I think in the first half our kids were a little tentative at times. That was probably on us as as staff, we maybe had them too worried about their overall team speed and that made us aoDrehensive when we were in the open field. There were times in the first half when we were in position to make a play and did not execute well.” Meanwhile, the Panthers biggest play of /■ -0’ ✓ / I A 1 z f 1-^ . «ti» « *• 4 iV f J' J ’ (? '■ the fir^l half, whal irxikcd like a powerful 33-yard touchdown run thnmgh the middle by Harmon, was wiped out due to a proce­ dure penalty The Comets managed to turn the Panthers over on downs and then go the other way for their second JD. Delton Kellogg eventually got on the scoreboard with 3:07 to go in the third quarter on a 15-y ard louchdown run b\ Tucker Tack, (jahe Smoezynski added the extra-point kick for DK. Both teams survived a miscue on a punt snap without it turning into points for their opponent The DK special teams had a snap get away laic in the first half. That time. Co­ loma got itself into some trouble getting organized with their different personnel groups and had a shotgun snap hit a man in motion. Harmon pulled the fumble out of the pile to gel DK the ball back without any damage done. Coloma's punting miscue gave the ball to the Panthers al the Coloma 28 early in the fourth quarter, and the Panthers woiked the ball inside the Comet len-yard-line. But Tack had the ball punched oul by the Com­ ets’ Dylan Groendyk and Ross Smothers recovered the fumble. The Panther felt slung by a couple early calls, or non-calls, including the one that wiped out the touchdown according to coach Smith, but “regardless, the outcome was decided by all the plays we did not make, and or the mistakes we did. Not catching a snap, not finishing blocks, not running the entire route hard. We can see on film that we arc getting better, but we are still struggling to put four quarters of football together,” Smith said. There were the few big plays early on, but coach Smith said he though his coverage guys in the secondary' did well for most of the night Senior Milchell Swift had another good night along the defensive fi\)nt for the Panthers. “He continues to be a problem for our opponents offensive line. I think that kid is an all-stale caliber player,” Smith said. The Panthers’ big left guard on offense, Swift also got his hands on the football taking a pitch on a hook and ladder play then plowing forward before ultimately being taken down a little shy of the line to gain on a fourth down conversion attempt in the fourth quarter. He wasn’t the only offensive lineman making plays for the Panthers. “1 also saw some new offensive lineman step up this week,” coach Smith said. “Our starting center Evan Fleser left with a pretty significant injury. Sophomore David Menck Stepped over from his usual guard spot and played well. Jonathon Bates took over at guard and did very well. Johnny has been a kid that has come on the last couple weeks earning more playing time. Mason Ferris caught a couple balls and blocked the outside well. It was his first week at wide receiver. He has been sreat about being flexible, he has moved around a lot on offense this year. We have been trying to find him a permanent home offensively and we think we finally have.” Smith also noted that Easton Stonebumer stepped up for Flesner on the defensive line, playing well in his increased playing time. Thomapple Kellogg 37, Northview 30 The Thomapple Kellogg varsity football team took a 37-30 overtime victorv * in OK Black Conference play at Northview Friday to move to 2-1 in the conference. The Trojans got the ball first in the over­ time session, where each offense gets to start a drive from the ten-yard-line. Senior back Debo Robinson carried the ball to the six. Junior quarterback Micah Dock took it to the three. Junior back Camden Peter took it the rest of the way to the end zone on third down, and Mason Chivis’ extra-point kick put TK up by seven. The Trojan defense slo UfiXl1 the Wildcats on their possession, and the Trojans got to celebrate as they head into their homecom­ ing week. in what must feel like a rarity for the Trojans, even when things felt like they were going awry the ball just kept bouncing their way. TK had a couple receivers collide on a 1 A fourth down play in Wildcat ter^tot^ u >ih 1.24 to go in the f« nfrth quarter trailing t The defense came up huge. The offense gcM a little help Northview lost the handle on a rev'crsc and w ent backwards, arxJ then a botched Norths icw snap to the punter in the closing minute j<t TK up a the Wildcat 30-yard-line. With no timeouts left and 38 seconds to play. Dock u^ised the ball back to senior back Zach Eldridge who lofted a pass towards the end zone that came up short and was intercepted bs the W ildcats. The Northview celebration didn’t last long ihtxjgh. as there was a flag for defensive pass interference behind the play to keep the TK offense on the field and move the ball to the 15-yard-Iinc with 30 seconds to go. Eventually, Mason Chivis kicked a 33-yaid field goal with six seconds left in regulation to lie the Kame at 30-30. The Trojans had the Iasi lead of the ballgame, and ihe>' had the first lead of the bailgame. Dock scored on a 20-yard run to finish off the opening possession of the ballgame midway through the first quarter. There was no stopping either offense in thefirst half Northview' led 22-21 al the half Aaron Johnson answ ered Deck's opening score with an eight-yard touchdown nai for the Wildcats with a little over a minute to play in that opening quarter. The two learns were tied 7-7 at the start of the second quarter, but that didn't last long. Malachi VanEngen took a pilch through the left side 39 yards for a TK touchdown 35 seconds into that second quarter. It was back the other way to even the score for the Wildcat offense with seven and a half minutes to play in the first half. The Northview offense broke a 39-yard run of its own to get inside the TK 10, and then Jalen Gant scored on a seven-vard TD rush. ZachEldrideeansweredforTK witha 19•.J yard touchdown run on the next possession. Northview closed out the first half with a two-yard touchdown run by Beau Peterson with four seconds left in the half When the Trojans were flagged for a penalty on the extra-point attempt, the Wildcats went for two and Peterson found the end zone again to put his team in front for the first lime. The Trojan defense got the first stop of the game after a more than six-minute drive by the Wildcats to start the second half On a third-and-goal from the eight-yard-line, Northview had a pass go off the hands of its intended receiver at the goal-line and up into the hands of the Trojans' Maddox VanEngen for an interception. TK took the lead back with a drive that covered 79 yards in 6 minutes and 23 sec­ onds. It ended on a three-yard touchdown run by Debo Robinson that had TK in front 27-22 with 11:13 to play in the game. A two-point conversion try was unsuccessful for TK after a holding penalty took away a successful attempt and backed the Trojan offense away from the goal-line. Thal lead lasted for about four minutes for TK. Peterson took a hand-off running left on a fourth-and-two play at the TK 26 and miraculously managed to pinball off one TK tackler behind the line of scrimmage and ±en still be everyone around the comer not only for a first down but he kept right on going for a touchdown. Collin Gessner ran in the tw'o-point try to I ist the Northview lead to 30-27 at the time. Both TK and Northview are now 4-2 overall this season. The loss drops the Wildcats to 1 -2 in the OK BlacL Lansing Sexton 41, Lakewood 34 With three games left on the 2025 schedule, Lakewood varsity football coach Tim Swore is hoping his young Viking squad learns from its 41 -34 Homecoming loss to visiting J.W. Sexton on Friday, Oct 3. The host Vikings (2-4 overall, 1-3 con­ ference) held a slim 14-13 lead at halftime but couldn’t hang on for the win, as Sexton (3-3 overall, 3-2 conference) outgunned Lakewood 28-20 in the second half of the Capital Area Activities Conference clash, “It was back and forth,” Swore said. iA We talk about our team needing to learn how to win. “We did so many good things, but wejust couldn’t hold it,” the coach added. “(But) we’re getting to the point where we feel we can win.” < / s V a A 1 . < J i I f d n* * 21. wr <1 A d ../I0 1.^' 4. , I *■.. ■■ F u> z V r> I I 1 I t JI 4*GiP > ■ <f ■ fi, >-I* «» 4 rr’ <84'-«■ ,*1* 3 « « ‘X* F I*'- .f rt fit c r* / -4> -f ih* J ’ «• I ‘ IfSS®’ 4* 4*J0 ✓ Vi ** r. » ktl *> w ■ *»l * i I a B' X ►I u IH.' * l« * ♦ ■* - *♦ L.. r.'4 i • t 'I'* -e X x .: '• s« a ** t 7 ** I ,4 .w ,' U4- '-f _ • 1 Pr . - ? 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J . • i I • u 4 J ■ 1 'J I I T1 1I ► z : % j ‘•■■J t ♦ I * i ■ ’’I I > I '•‘73^ f t ' s 'J '» ' » ( ( -'.-.111 I: 1 I > » t; I Lq. .), t : ' j I J i I J I ’ ‘■’7 I. f t •, 9 /J 4* t I I •> I ( I ‘ I r I I « S I I -1 M.. I r - »• \ A** i J I A I A r I weapon, kicking the late field goal and an earlier 31 -yard field goal, as well as con­ verting on all four of his point-after tries. Defensively, Goodemoot and Owen Prowdley led the charge with six tackles each. Jacob Everett tallied one and a half sacks, along with a pair of tackles, with Briggs Schelter also getting in Sexton’s backfield for half a sack to go with one tackle on the night. The Vikings actually made a late push, with Lucas Steward kicking a 39-yard field goal to draw Lakewood within seven points late in the fourth quarter. But Sexton was able to recover an onside kick and run out the clock. Swore said the outcome was decided by the fact that Sexton was able to execute with the game on the line, with ±e visiting team converting a trio of fourth-down attempts on offense - and all three tries leading to touchdowns, fhat included converting on a fourth-and-20, aided by a pass interference call that made it just fourth-and-five. “There you go,” Swore said. “We knew they were dangerous. We knew it was going to be a challenge.” Despite the loss at home, Swore said there were several positives, including the continued maturation ofa young offensive line and the Vikings putting up more than 300 yards in total offense. “We put a premium on improving our offensive line in the offseason,” Swore added. That’s how you control football games. “We felt we could load up (against Sex- ton) and control the line of scrimmage.” Carter Stewart led the way for Lake­ wood, rushing for a team-best 179 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries, with Michael Goodemoot adding 53 yards and a score on five rushing attempts. Swore said quarterback Max Thrun was also effective in managing the Vikings’ offense, hitting on 4-of-9 passing attempts for 68 yards. Biyer Poll caught two passes for 50 yards, with Hollis Poll and Brady Makley each recording one catch for nine yards. Steward also proved to be a valuable tn I Maple Valley 42, Sand Creek 12 Maple Valley made it back-to-back var­ sity football victories with a 42-12 victory over a winless Sand Creek team on the road in Big 8 Conference play Friday. Dayton Hillard rushed for two touch­ downs. Eli Wright fired a 31-yard TD pass to Kelvin Davis. Nolan Hoefler and Tyrese Robinson El had short TD runs for the Lions, Maple Valley also got a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown from Teegen McDonald to help seal the win in the second half. It wasn’t just the one big defensive play that was key for the Lions. They made plays on that side of the ball all evening holding Sand Creek to just 167 yards of offense. “Our defensive coordinator, Chad Mc­ Clintock, had a great defensive game plan and the kids executed it well,” Lion head coach Mitchell McClintock said, “Lots of film study and practice time and it really came to ^ition after the trick play to start the game.” AJ Murdico Jr. had a team-high 53 rushing yards for Sand Creek on 12 carries. Quarterback Jackson Sutherland was just 3-of-lO passing for 65 yards. Davis iso intercepted a Sutherland pass. He didn’t score, but he did flip the field with a 40-yard 1 I 1 I r f I - \\\\ I I * 1 i FOOTBALL I ♦» LOCAL STANDINGS i I I I i[ Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Delton Kellogg ( e •* H 1 J *• ,. f V1 ’Xt rl t 1 i t i PLAYOFF 1 5 4 2 2 1 L k' POINTS 1 2 4 4 5 51.333 47.333 26.667 17.833 10.667 k I i.yfU V V •J'’ « J "T ! INTHBniE-8 ATHLETIC CONFBfflWE w Hastings Harper Creek Coldwater Marshall Jackson Northwest Pennfield Parma Western 5 5 5 2 2 2 1 L 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 4 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE Wins 3 2 2 1 1 0 tosses CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 4 3 3 2 2 1 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 5 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 5 4 4 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE K- . \ i ** lr-' •i ! .Of J » ,[ ij i fv’' 1 -‘b i4 . >1 ^4il|l '•f' I JV , iL f .J I i ji^H » ■ b > ■■! 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Bradley Ripley, Kaiden Meyers and Cayden Miller each recovered a fiimble for I the Lions. Meyers had a team-high seven tackles including a sack. Alex Shepard added four tackles and Hillard, Wright and Robinson had three tackles each. “They use a lot of motion and play on the perimeter,” coach Mitchell McClintock said. “We had some checks and ways to adjust after they motioned that put us in some advantageous positions. Tyrese Robinson, our captain and starting mid­ dle linebacker, has really grown into our ‘coach’ on the field.” Murdico fired a 69-yard touchdown pass to teammate Thomas Shanks to put Sand Creek in front on the first play ofthe game, but the Lions answered quickly. Robinson scored on a three-yardrun and Hillard scored on a five-yard run before the first quarter was through and the Lions led 14-6 at the end of one. Lion kicker Davis hit all six of his ex­ tra-point attempts. Tlie Lions led 21-6 at the half. Wright tossed his 31-yard TD pass to Davis four minutes into the second quarter. Hillard had a three-yard TD run in the third quarter and McDonald’s interception return TD closed out the scoring for the Lions in the second half Murdico Jr tacked on a 57-yard TD run with 2:47 to go in the football game. Offensively, the Lions had Hillard rush for 49 yards on 16 carries. Wright had eight rushes for 48 yards. Robinson added nine carries for 34 yards. Passing, Wright was an efficient 6-of-8 passing for 61 yards. “A couple things that stood out to me was the development of our run game, led by our quarterback Eli Wright, who as a Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 23, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Deirdre Hill, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: November 24,2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 2, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $191,161.45 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 14, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. Common street address (if any): 616 Misty Ridge Dr, Middleville. Ml 49333-8395 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: September 25. 2025 Trott Law. PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 h .a 1' I I I r ♦ ♦ (■« u u «.< .it t i I first year QB is starting to get his footing,” Mitchell McClintock said. “Our young offensive line is really growing as well, settling into the scheme and fundamentals. Our center, Alex Shepard, is a super smart kid who has taken a leadership role with the O-line.” Staff' writer Dennis Mansfield contrib­ uted to this story. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 23, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Rex R. Risner and Lauren Risner, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: July 29, 2019 Recorded on August 7, 2019, in Document No. 2019-007405, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 20242 Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($370,450.89) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel E: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 17; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 22 seconds East 1317.14 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 to the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 996.13 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of said Section 17 to the place beginning of this description; thence continuing North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 335.49 feel along said North line to the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds West 1315.41 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 95.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 338 feet parallel with the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 70.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 180.00 feet; thence North 11 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 813.02 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress described as: the South 135.00 feet of the East 95.0 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5078 Harvest Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2024-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1572957 (09-25)(10-16) t 1572808 (09-25){10-16) I •f. « Marshall wide receiver Karson Moga, Jr. is swarmed by Saxon defenders Jonah Hamp (left), Spencer Wilkins (back) and Colton Denton (right) during their Interstate-8 Athletic Conference contest in Marshall Friday. » lUi k I �J 14 Thursday, October 9, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER wwwHastingsBannercom j b ______________ % WWW i • •• r t r : s f i I V t- I I can hear again. 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Ts' CLOSE LOSSES FOR AREA SOCCER SQUADS IN DISTRICTS • .sT i-A -■9'J <♦ Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street HastingsJWCWJPffi > r: 5 • ’ • jj I THE HASTINGS I*'’ ; rix BANNER t J J r VOL. 171, NO. 42 0/ 1 ■i i I 9 > •i 4 > isif- moT F ' < -• 1 3 - -t J me XT ^>9 r^H j Staff Writer ? .w 1 1 9 r t I ** 1 n - V r 4 1 9 1 [j er J c wnw srt! Ifi wit lo * ■ Dsofl Mort ^leritsn sHi aMAA' rKxtouHmt sm Blistab eque Q2I8 f wtoJ ■a .V -mafi r. I/. 4 I beu& t I f nn oi i'•-f’H'laiWT’llHn*! '.xaahsrr mm 9dr xunnaiXMlto t iz ad> f»wwri T3J3rSCafii 02111 - 'H b ' I nibinsvl r WMano r: * H • 4 MMfb j b w oJ ns; 01991Z fha j KPI -' jbedbja'ii aiscM)i ori) ( I f I I I ^i2iTJeib ‘ I 1 < 'j .11! T.i \'i W'l 31 nzi» i k 1 I JU* f *« S I ^uub41«»^ A‘' r y:n i«4f 5^// tobqppati <« I See FFA BARN on 3 education costs — and we surveyed the public about those,” Franklin said. Franklin said the BISD received positive feed­ back from those surveys. If approved next month, DK Schools and HASS will fonn an agreement to divvy up the funds. with a sliver going to a Lighthouse Academy classroom under the BISD umbrella. Franklin said he said. Though the funds, once distributed, will be unrestricted, staff from DK Schools and HASS say the funds will mainly be used for unreimbursed spe­ cial education expenses, behavioral support and career and technology education (CTJE). The extra ftmds flom the regional enhancement millage will fi-ee up other dollars in the district’s budgets. EarliCT this year, the BISD sent out surveys to voters, gauging interest in a potential regional enhancement millage and what areas voters think need the extra funding. “We took the three general areas of need that the local districts have brought to us, that these three things 1 keep talking about CTE, behaviorai support and unreimbursed special 's' 4 />tA eynual t sdl fli Bmu jxxiMi can call for, so it’s unusual Editor in ±at way. And it’s also unusual in that it’s not Voters residing within the for the ISD — it’s for the Barry Intermediate School constituent districts. It’s a District, including constit­ :4 tool that ISDs can use to uents in the Hastings Area help constituent districts School System and Delton with operating expenses,” Kellogg Schools districts, Frankin said. will go to the polls Nov. Superintendent Voters may be used to 4 to decide on a I O-year, Rich Franklin sinking funds, which help 1-mill regional enhance­ with maintenance costs, or ment millage. If passed, bond issues, which are used for new the millage would generate nearly construction. Franklin said the region­ $1.5 million annually to be divided al enhancement millage, if approved, between the districts. can be used for nearly anything. BISD Superintendent Rich Franklin “A regional enhancement millage said the millage request comes afier is not called for by the local schools; listening to the needs and wants of it’s called for by the ISD. It benefits residents. the local schools, not the ISD, and it “A regional enhancement millage can be used for operating expenses,” is a type of vote that only an ISD I, 3?n3n<i h nJ J -■ 1 W• I I * * . i ■ a A Father of fallen roadside worker advocates for safety ahead of National Move Over Day I * b Molly Macleod I •bv I I Editor i .<-***• ------------------ li Ui iMrO s I Mil 'r • ‘ t *4 I t allow 9b)^ j %j I OTJI ■ •-•24' • .1 = 1 ^bW^bns 1 I I ijXm :)tT Bfwwabie Keagan Spencer, seen here, was struck and killed while working as a tow truck operator on M-6 in 2023. His father. Matt Spencer, is keeping his memory alive while advocating for laws that help keep roadside workers safe. Courtesy photo -4 .sS buw alblw 4a»it.wai tu mniw/s vafanusZ I A l>^-xt*nn M laM -WRMbHCEkS 4■ ■i art DOfloeft ' ^icl pniaaovte I ,1 i^. K5« V 5 I This Saturday, Oct. 18, is National Move Over Day. One local father is working to spread awareness for Move Over laws and is advocating for changes that will protect road­ side workers. “Every six days in the United States, a roadway worker is struck and killed,” said Matt Spencer. Spencer has advocated for road­ side worker protections after his son, Keagan, was struck and killed while working along M-6 near Kraft Avenue in 2023. Saturday's holiday raises aware­ ness for Move Over laws, which call for drivers lo slow down and move IB rl ■ .s r 1*4 * ' ■■ I 5 over for roadside workers. “As I’ve traveled down this jour­ ney advocating for the Slow Down, Move Over movement, I started hearing all these statistics. We’ve got a huge problem — it’s distracted driving. In a nutshell, that’s what’s going on,” Spencer said. “Every seven minutes, there is a disabled vehicle on the road in the United States that is being struck.” Spencer said he wants drivers to be educated on the risks of distract­ ed driving. “It’s a huge problem, and we need to educate people that it is a prob­ lem, and then let’s start defining some of the things that are distract- T BUkt di fl iwOivoK^ ■ r J I I -r 1“ f S b II ,1 . I I ■:1 nn nsil^ Ic isrlteH lobBsrte ytslse lot I See MILLAGE on 3 ♦ I I I BISO supe details regional enhancement millage ahead of Nov. 4 election I firaboi3’ nw/z 0 Members of the Thornapple Kellogg FFA chapter toss the first shovels full of dirt out of the ground al the site of their future barn set to be built on Bender Road in July. The barn project is on hold while the district gathers required permits for the construction. Rte photo by Brett Bremer The FFA bam project approved by Thomapple Kellogg board members nearly a year ago is still underway after running into some unforeseen challenges. TK Superintendent Rob Pouch provided an update on the project to board members Monday. The $147,000 project approved by board members called for the con­ struction of a cold bam for FFA students. Pouch said he attended the groundbreaking for the project in June shortly after he joined the district. “As we went to start building it, we found out that we do not have any permits and we do not have the documents required to get the Molly Macleod mUlMiIMM •n B Performance Services is working for the district at a significantly reduced rate. Pouch said, at a flat fee of $5,000 and a lowered hour­ ly rate. Once they’ve acquired the elec­ trical drawings, the district will then apply for permits from the state, which could lake months to be approved. If all goes to plan. Pouch said construction should be on track to commence late 2025 or early 2026, with a targeted completion date of July 2026. Pouch said that although there has been community discussion about adding to the project out­ side of its original scope — things like bathrooms, interior counters. permits,” Pouch said. That snag required the district to “hit the reset button on the project,’' Pouch said. The board met with an attorney during a closed session in August and decided lo continue to move forward with what was approved in the $147,000 project. “Since then, we’ve been work­ ing 100 miles per hour to try to get this thing built as soon as pos­ sible for our folks,” Pouch said. The district is working on gathering what it needs for the required permits. Licensed draw­ ings were purchased from the architect on the project, and the district is working with contractor Performance Services to complete electrical drawings for the site. Hunter McLaren «♦ I J 1 J,: li TK FFA barn project still underway after hitting snag I A? I ccoS®|i iselewa*'-'' to artraeK’ Group Thursday, October 16, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com i f b t THE INTERE^SOF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Saxon seniors crowned during homecoming game Seniors Nathan Traver and Grace Wilson are crowned the 2025 Hastings High School homecoming king and queen during a ceremony at halftime of the Saxon varsity football team’s Interstate-8 Athletic Conference game against Battle Creek Harper Creek inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin J I • . .4 I ; I See MOVE OVER on 3 I F r p a s-.^- -J*— iwimii ’fe. S’ . I I fflt .y I I • "A •r I iimmi 4 • r I M I 0 1 • I Mb * •f' •i AREA SQUADS START PLAYOFF PUSH wa 8 I 25^ ®Q ► A > 4. I. S’ - 'f I. >' IBM ''«ab J i >! 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I WWW HastingsBanner.com Delton Kellogg High School cuts ribbon on new Amatrol + IGNITE advanced manufacturing lab Students and project partners came together on Monday to celebrate the opening of Delton Kellogg High School’s new Amatrol + IGNITE advanced manufacturing lab. DK manufacturing instructors Brad and Tess Knobloch were present during Monday’s ribbon-cutfihg.' fhe Knoblochs had the opportunity this summer to take—and pass—the SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance) CIOI Silver exam. Now they are qualified to administer the certifi­ cation to their DK students, granting them a nationally recognized credential in smart manufacturing. “Barry County students deserve access to modem equipment and modem careers,” said Jennifer Heinzman, president and CEO of the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance. “Delton’s new Amatrol + IGNITE lab shows what happens when schools, the ISD, and employers pull in the same direction. “Through the Barry County Career Consortium, we’re working to scale these solutions across every district— dual enrollment, work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, and fast-track hiring—so students can build e r* V I I. I f. J L * t Multiple millage renewals slated for Nov. ballot in Castleton Township f• '’ll* * J i I .7;J AM 9 » » 9 t <>• t I f' I j > I I 4 t * r i’si' li* • / I 1 - ■ I 4V* Leila Wood Contributing Writer < i # "ft. r < w •k « I I * Delton Kellogg High School students and partners celebrate the opening of the new Amatrol + IGNITE advanced manufacturing lab on Monday. Courtesy photo their future here and manufactur­ ers can hire here.” Michigan manufacturing is increasingly automated and tech-driven. The new lab gives students the equipment, curric­ ulum, and credentials to move directly into skilled jobs, continue to technical college, or pursue apprenticeships with a competitive head start. “We are thrilled to offer real- .-19’ This November, Castleton Township residents will see several millage renewals on their ballots. Three of the millages fund the Castleton/ Maple Grovc/Nashville Fire Department and the Castleton Maple Grove Nashville Area EMS. Nashville Village President Mike Kenyon emphasized in a Village Council meeting last Thursday, Oct. 9, that these three are just renewals of existing millag­ es, not increases. “People see ‘millage,’ and they go blind and think it’s an increase,” he said. If approved, the millages will bring in an estimated $42,424 for the fire department for housing and equipment and $101,819 for EMS, including $16,963 for housing and equipment and $84,856 for general operational costs in 2026, and they will continue to provide funding through 2029. Altogether, the three millages add up to 1.7 mills, which equates to a cost of $1.70 per $1,000 of taxable value for property owners. w « I A •. I It. tn* 4^ ^1 1 i ^♦Jl^ I world and relevant programming to so many of our students,” said Jeremy Wright, Delton Kellogg Schools superintendent. “We are thankful for partners like LIFT, the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and particularly the Michigan Legislature, for their vision and support of our students in creating these unique pathway opportunities in advanced manu­ facturing.” — KTE * I *** 9 4 I 99 Iff i»r' >4 1 A » V" i ff « jiX’ ■r- 1 ' .J' ,4f* * »r -4*’- rr >'* er » z it .19^ ft.* ,< .41 r I 1» I« fir ’1^ * 4 1 . «r z* I I* i J I i I« » !Li I ' T ' -9 a r 'r r • i I I ..V!”" f f 99 ■' rr. - — * s* « f . •! A. f dj: .6 ' rr f I /* ■ I I k J I .de * . 7’-' I. 9^. V !• -9 •w 4 < V 1 1 rt » r M* j ft ■J*' t* V ( / & * I I I I i 4 * A' ' ■ r* .r / f .• ft * • X I ' » « ,"- V ■) L 'fA I fil' <1. z J J i. •> I w* I A ' II .-’1 f I r’T 1 ‘U 4 IJi f lift >'PI ‘/I M ft ► rI ( I LPS committee examines data points supporting streamlining •^^ I 'I'T * I I1 r|| 1 I 9 f I • 5 I 4 a.’ Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer An ad-hoc committee charged with long-term planning, including the possible closure of the Woodland school building, got some added direction on its purpose, though members of the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education seem­ ingly disagreed on how long the committee should take before giving its final recommendations. The committee was formed by the LPS board at its Sept. 8 meeting and charged to look at potential plans to close the Woodland school build­ ing, which was opened in 1924 and now serves as the Lakewood Early Childhood Center and is home to the district’s Central Office. If the LECC were to be closed, grad^ lev­ els woufd be shifted to the district’s three other schools. Since its formation, the three-per­ son committee has met twice. And, committee member David Burd pro­ vided an update on its progress at the full LPS board meeting Monday, Oct. 13. “There was some disagreement on what we wanted to talk about,” said Burd, who also serves as the board’s vice president. “I think it’s import­ ant we’re working toward the same thing.” At its first two meetings, Burd said committee members have looked to set goals, as well as review various data points that might impact dis- cussions on plans to “streamline” district facilities from four to three educational buildings. “We still have more data we want to collect,” he added. “We want to look at all the data, so we make the right decisions. “There’s a lot more work to do, but I think we’re on a path.” Another member of the committee. Trustee Alisha De Walt, said there was also the question of what the ad-hoc group should “hone in on.” “The larger crux of the thing is our long-term mission,” said Trustee Adam McArthur, the third member of the committee, adding he did not believe the group was simply to be an agent in support of a potential streamlining of facilities. “We need to make sure that’s aligned wif*h * whatever the long-term vision comes to be.” McArthur said district officials need to take time in reviewing data to avoid “mistakes or missteps” that might have occurred in the past, such as considering buying additional acreage adjacent to Lakewood High School and Lakewood Middle School to create a central campus, when the district reportedly already owns 125 acres. Trustee Wendy Behrenwald said she could see where discussions on streamlining and long-term planning “go together.” “I can see where it’s a complicated situation, for sure,” she said, adding c c I J T ‘! ! Cff "’ #• . « f d 1 b r i > i •*2^ 4 • « ( I 6^ 4 If r i ? ■* r ' u 9^ XiJl Xm » H- ft r. I r t 7E R hr *1 ♦ ft. I It* Wt 9 kJ j HL. 1 • •». b-— IF- VI « ff 1 I-: ' J I Li.±d ■ □ ' I .A* < « V7 f '11* 4 < <1 < - ‘I I I 4 •u F f ftftfti •fl c E ■■■ { < 149 > k i. • ft. » r K r *1.. ..I 4 » J •* 1 1” T S fl® s» t eTT A ^■*7 I • 1^ V :j ■'sfT An ad-hoc committee formed by- the Lakewood Public Schools Hoard of Education is looking into the possible closure of one of its four school buildings. File photo by Molly Macieod ' ! - 9 a I 1 reviewing so many data points. “It’s not your job to determine how that goes,” Brodbeck-Krenz said, referring to the specifics of any streamlining plan. “That’s adminis­ trative work, not board work. ... I just want to make that clear. “We’ve seen all the data,” she added. “We know that streamlining is the right move.” Trustee Paige O’Mara seemed to agree. there’s also the question of what the district could accomplish without the passage of a bond proposal to fund proposed changes. “It’s the chicken and the egg thing,” she said. “There’s a lot to do. “The other sticking point is we’ve been through three bond programs.” But Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz, LPS board president, said looking at issues such as bus routes and survey results was not part of the vision when creating the committee and didn’t want it to get bogged down in ■ « ,■■■ ♦ 1 •I.* r I I I * X 1 — 1 Vt fl 4 > 1 I tn.wrrM t 1 « «a * I. J 4 .n: #^=2*:^ fjf r .ft 1 h t .. ■I* 1 • 4 V OMi » I ■'- » Mft k. Ir t b T I k. •t ft '■*k* Ai I t r **» •—< See LPS on 5 '’■ A. ■“•*>^' Sk’ f >. • * u ’1 L I DID YOU SEE? .<• dSHERRIFF GOSLIN J e X •■T t Sff k ■J. . 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I I Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I ■ , A If twice was nice, maybe a third will be the charm Officials with Cordelio Power announced that the Canadian-based company and owner of the Tupper Lake Wind Project will host a third open house to provide an overview and updates on the project that is set to include Odessa and several other townships in Ionia County. Stephanie Buway, senior director of development with Cordelio Power, made the announcement at the Oct. 6 meeting of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees meeting. According to Buway, the format of the upcoming event will be similar to previous open houses held in March and again in July at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa. While the third open house is expected to be held in the latter half of November, Buway said Cordelio officials are still working on the specifics of the event, “I will have the dates on that pretty t « I f 73Tr dt h 'T’ii ■ I I i < • ♦ t;; Hi I < ■ A < ' h X V. ■ I I 1 i ► I t < % I .» ; J I J I • w s f * J 9 ( A- I 1 1 s I I K. ( f s.' . I I f ( 1 i '■1 3 I ■'^DrX w quickly,” she added. “I know we’re pushing up against the holidays.” Cordelio purchased the proposed local wind farm project from the Dallas-based Leeward Energy in 2024 and company representatives are still working to acquire leases on land for the project, as well as on other related design aspects. And, according to officials, the Tupper Lake project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts, with between 44 to 47 - depending on the type used - interconnect­ ed wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa, Boston and Berlin townships. Currently, plans call for construc­ tion on the wind farm to start in the third quarter of 2027, with the proj­ ect becoming operable in late 2028. For more information, persons may contact Buway by calling 989-2929924 or via email at tupperlakewind@cordeliopower.com. Those planning to attend the open house are urged to RSVP. 7 b I I I t 1 * •J *. the HASTNGS banner www.HasHngsBanner.com I I I I f * "* I lO' A 7 r I I LtZ-' ft I V1EW»^ Group Thursday, October 16, 2025 millage the two districts will keep constitu­ ents informed through social media and district communications on how the money is being spent. “What we want to do is invest in the way that our community trusts us to do that, and then we want to show them that we hope we’ve earned their trust,” Franklin said. At 1-mill, the millage would cost about $151 annually for the average Barry County homeowner, with the median home value at $302,000. The BISD currently has the lowest millage rate in the area, at 2.2791 mills. Should the regional enhance­ ment millage pass, BISD will still maintain the lowest rates in the area. The Allegan ISD is the next closest neighbor in millage rates, levying 4.9405 annually. “We’ve asked the voters what needs they see and what they would be willing to support for our local schools. They spoke pretty clearly, and we believe that we are hon­ oring those interests and that trust in putting this question out there,” Franklin said. “We really hope that voters will consider coming out on Nov. 4, casting a ballot as they see fit, as they believe to be right. Will you trust us to try to meet some of these needs in these three areas?” More information on the BISD regional enhancement millage can be found at banyisd.org/rem. Continued from front page DK Schools and HASS recognize that the funds raised may be dispropor­ tionately appropriated if split up by school population alone. “Hastings has all the big retail and industry and stuff like that, so that it would draw so much more tax — and to some extent that is true, but Delton is a district that has a lot of lake property, which tends to mean some of it’s quite nice property, quite desirable property with some high value on it. Also, because of that, the double-edged sword is those are sec­ ond homes for a lot of people, so they don’t have the student population at geographically they might have other­ wise,” Franklin said. Though Delton has fewer students than HASS, Franklin said DK Schools residents punch above their weight, tax-wise. The agreement between the two districts will help keep taxpayers’ money in their local districts. “The Delton board (of education) members recognized this, and said, ‘This is important to us, that if we ask for a tax, that it come back to our people proportionately.’ And the Hastings board members said, ‘We can see that, that makes sense to us.’ And so the districts committed to that. What the actual mechanism will be, I don’t know yet,” Franklin said. Should the millage pass next month. 3 I b I X I ( I f I k I 9* I t J? A . Continued from front page V I I I r 1 FFA BARN I f ir Ll V* 1 J 4 I ► I r I. 1; ft lliv ?■; voA niiBCiDD : t no 391BbQU ? jort neqo nt 1 J 4 • Cordelio Power will host a third open house to provide an overview and 1 t updates on the Tupper Lake Wind Project next month. Here, locals gather at an open house held earlier this year. Rie photo by Dennis Mansfield I I I MOVE OVER J Continued from front page 1 h. I I I » > I J » .. f • J IJ 1 Hi >■ . uk 4 f I ) I ' Vi I I f i • -4. J 4 i I : . r Fl I I I I 1 I ’a.^iB’TOn ■ > 2‘-fl ' IrI J 3 • a.......... c I t WtTOn r I f I I f IH IT 4 I • ’ I'A i ■■‘H hH) 1 .L .'I* I I I I i I W* f i ofck io s -BECf^nJat diomo? ot £4 ^4 >^800 u SB * A f Uilt T V r ariia nru J3, I W (£•; • I • I n-r-'/ I ■j Ori et/. I ! :i -■f.Trf fj 1 fl” /. •i fcoaj Jimjj .H > »•* 4©CO-) ? 1 - . : 4 I* H TO • i t cr ing us,” he said. Aside from cell phones, Spencer said anything from adjusting heat controls to messing with the radio can be enough of a distraction while driv­ ing to cause an accident. “We need to point that out, that there’s so many distractions in the car today — now let’s throw a smart­ phone in the mix,” he said. Spencer has gone to Washington, D.C., to advocate for better pro­ tections for roadside workers. Legislation is currently stalled, but Spencer has not let that slow down his work. He has been traveling across the country with Flagman Inc., a nonprofit that teaches children in schools about the dangers of distract­ ed driving. Slow Down Move Over laws and how to be an active passen­ ger. “They have an education outreach program where they’re going into schools to educate kids on the Slow Down, Move Over laws but also teaching kids to become active pas­ sengers in cars. If you see something, say something — because a passenger in a car may see flashing lights on the side of the road when the driver doesn’t. Or that passenger may see brake lights ahead before the driver sees it and warn the driver, ‘Hey, traffic’s slowing down ahead,”’ said Spencer. He said the nonprofit hopes to start a change in driving culture for the next generation. “We’re educating people in a car that they’ve got to plan their driving experience. It’s not just about you in that vehicle it’s about the person next to you. If you’re not giving the person next to you room to move over in a lane when they see flashing lights on the side of the road — we’ve all got to work together, and that Flagman program is teaching all of that,” he said. * i'4& V E I r , ib U 1’ - In 'I .i i I I t I z J 1 0 t > 1 I: *4 I 4 4 5 j KTi pt• t >1. s Ikif ilka ’/'id i ? I 4|B k ■ '-1 i ■ f I I < j V.' i I J I ij ;l ri I' fT 4$ ••f t Cl if 1 11 / I f r .s 1 » 1 ■ / I I u ■w ( • Flannel in 45” & 108” ^0' if* 4 «?*• vi( r More information on Flagman Inc. can be found by searching the group on Facebook. Spencer said drivers should take into consideration that the road is a workplace for many. “Roadway workers, that’s our work environment — right? Can you imagine sitting at your desk, typing on the computer, and you’ve got a car driving past you two feet away, going 60, 70, 80 miles per hour? And then throw in that the driver could be drugged, drunk, distracted, drowsy or just plain not paying attention,” Spencer said. “This just needs to be emphasized — slowing down when they see any vehicle with flashing lights on the roadway. That’s the biggest thing. And then, when they safely can, move over a lane,” he said. Spencer said he and other tow truck drivers gathered in Chattanooga, Tenn., last weekend at the International Towing and Recovery Museum. There, they celebrated the Wall of the Fallen ceremony, which honors tow operators killed in the line of duty that year. Spencer’s son, Keagen, was inducted in 2024. This year, 19 fallen operators were hon­ ored. “There were 19 towers that were struck and killed on our nation’s roadways last year. In all catego­ ries of roadway workers, the towing industry loses more workers than any other industry — more than police, more than DOT (Department of Transportation), more than fire and ambulance,” he said. “Here’s another stat: Firefighters are more likely to die in the line of duty on a roadway than in a fire.” Spencer said he hopes his advocacy helps shrink the number of towers killed on the roadway to zero. For more information on Spencer’s advocacy efforts and how to keep roadside workers safe, visit hitwhilehelping.org, or search Hit While Helping on Facebook. J* 'A • Sweet Cecily by Moda® I. ■A . I' ' ► 4 -^71 JI » ** ■u* ^Jcsus is our Ropcf it A- S3 ! J T« QUESTIONS: ASK US... Cleaners a. n b*.' 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm 4 f I ll kl )■ . ♦ ♦ ■J rf:. = • Ir I <YfBin / 4iL zl' r a p' fl* I r *pi. ■ z I 7 I •p r t Pickup f t^Staiion > plumbing, paved parking those items can’t be added without going to bid with the rest of the $147,000 project. This could deter communi­ ty donations for those items, as the bid process requires more stringent requirements for applicants. “We’re just not there yet, but we’re just not there yet,” Pouch said. “Thankfully we have a community that may help us get there someday.” He also reminded board members that the project is only intended to be used for extracurricular activities, such as FFA student work. Were the bam to be treated like a classroom, it would likely require over $1 million to make the building adhere to safety, security and accessibility standards. “Hopefully this helps provide answers to any questions the board may be getting,” Pouch said. “I think there’s some folks in our community who, rightfully so, expected a bam to be built and kids in it by now. Unfortunately, along the way a few steps were missed.” Financial FOCUS R Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Wendi Stratton CFP © Financial Advisor Member SIPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Financial steps to prepare for Alzheimer’s and dementia More than 7 million Ameri­ cans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2025 report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The emotional toll of watch­ ing a loved one struggle with the memory loss, depression. anxiety and cognitive decline is already overwhelming — but the financial burden can be significant too. Hopefully this disease will never touch your family, but it’s important to be financially prepared just in case. By planning to cover long-term care costs and creating a finan­ cial strategy for caregivers, you can help protect your family’s financial well-being. E?q)enses related to Alz­ heimer’s and other forms of dementia can be extensive. Families often face ongoing medical treatment costs, medi­ cal equipment purchases, home safety modifications, prescrip­ tion drugs and personal care supplies. Long-term care rep­ resents one of the largest health care costs not covered entirely by traditional Medicare, making advanced planning crucial. Here are a few essential plan­ ning steps to consider: Plan for care costs and identify insurance coverage. Start by understanding your family’s health insurance op­ tions, including Medicare, sup­ plemental policies and veteran’s benefits if applicable. Delennine coverage for adult day care ser­ vices, in-home care services, full-time residential care and other long-term care options. Confirm whether you or your loved ones have long-term care policies or other insurance with long-term care riders. In some states. Medicare offers Special Needs Plans (SNPs) for people living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. These plans specialize in care and coverage for beneficiaries with dementia, and only those diag­ nosed can enroll. Identify assets and debts. Create a comprehensive picture of your family’s financial position, including bank accounts, investments, property and debts such as credit cards, mortgages or lines of credit. You’ll need this if you take over financial management for a loved one. Ensure legal documents are in place. Work with an at­ torney to establish crucial doc­ uments like a durable power of attorney for finances and health care decisions. These docu­ ments should be created before someone is diagnosed or when they’re just starting to show ear­ ly signs of Alzheimer’s, so they can understand what they’re signing. Waiting until cognitive w ability declines makes the pro­ cess more challenging and may require court procedures for conservatorship. Consider a living trust A living trust can hold financial assets and property while a suc­ cessor trustee, like trusted fami­ ly member, manages money and makes investment decisions. While complex, these trusts can provide valuable protection for families dealing with a parent or older relative experiencing dementia. Look for tax benefits. Care­ givers who pay care costs out of pocket may qualify for lax credits and deductions. These benefits vary by stale, so consult with a tax advisor about your eligibility. Consider protective mea­ sures for early stages. If a loved one is showing signs of Alzheimer’s or other dementia, you may want to set up auto-pay for bills, open joint checking accounts, fieeze credit reports at major bureaus, consolidate or cancel credit cards, and monitor financial activities closely. This can help keep financial responsibilities flowing smoothly and prevent exploitation by scam artists. A qualified financial advisor can help evaluate your family’s overall situation and recommend appropriate strategies to prepare for potential demen­ tia-related costs. They can work with your legal and tax profes­ sionals to help you put compre­ hensive protection in place. While an Alzheimer’s or de­ mentia diagnosis will change everyone’s life in your family, taking proactive financial steps can help ease the burden and provide greater confidence for the journey ahead. For more information, visit www.al2.org. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qual^ tax advisor regarding w your ‘situation. �1* .r f’ 4 ■ Thursday, October 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ( VIEW-^oro„p WWW HastingsBanner com The Hastings Performing Arts Center will host a pair of performances, w ith the first set for Saturday, Oct. 18, and another concert on Sunday, Oct. 26. Hie first musical event on Oct. 18 will feature The Kingston Trio at 7 p.m. “We’re so excited to kick off our new season with such a legendary act." said Joe LaJoye, HPAC programming and promotion coordinator, "The Kingston Trio’s music has sttxid the test of time, and it’s an honor to welcome them to Hastings. lead character. Catherine tX)nohue. Longtime Thornapple Player and Board of Directors member, Terry Dennison, is excited about the play, “I couldn’t put the script down? Even though the play is about a very sad sit­ uation that actually happened, there is humor and some singing used to great effect," he said. “Do not miss this play! Tickets for “These Shining Lives" arc available for purchase now at ThomapplePlayers.org. The Thornapple Players, a Hastings nonprofit organization celebrating its 25th year, is already looking ahead to next year’s 26th season with plans to present “Shrek" as the spring production and “Annie" as the fall musical. Keep an eye on the Thornapple Players' Facebook page for future updates. — MM H I 4 ••• ■Vl ,2 ’ '<r^ J .‘T f * f J A,.i. 1 1 I fs^ <• •? « BCUW allocation applications available -I 4 i>" J ■, f. » BRADFORD WHITE 5K FOR BREAST CANCER d • ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CANCER RESEARCH* DATE: OCTOBER 25"". 2025 AT RAM REGISTRATION FEE: $25 (T.SKIRT INCLUDED) ‘PRICE INCREASES ON OCTOBER lOTH* SPONSORED BY; WOMIBN'S NETWRK •lAOPdtO WNttr COtAOtATlOM SIGN UP TODAY k II SUIT IS oni ■ TO THE FOBLie r •• / * re V I t • • :S chairperson. If interested in participating in ±e Barry County United Way campaign, contact the BCUW by calling 269-9454010 or contributions can be accepted online at bcunitedway.org/donate. According to BCUW officials, 100% of contributions are distributed through­ out the local community thanks to the Florence Tyden-Groos Administrative Endowment Fund held by the Barry Community Foundation that covers all administrative costs. DM •%to. 4* •*. '< / L 1 AVXuv The Kingston Trio will perform at the Hastings Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. Courtesy photos r >’ I p 4 1 • •11^ / k X I, If it*' ■ tr.!: /V . .u Aitol* .. • I*/. * ip;‘. «r*H s t > .. 1,9'' f r f f t .*• .zF J AC f*:: ,4 • > I 1 ♦ I . 1 .’ JI ''f *‘0 U' iI 'hG- ' I »e ! 1 J > J * . Pr f ft 1 J *> t la. I to* J toC * I .F* / 3I J Ji I I> a Bv. .. 7-:f «» * I I I* i / r 17: . t I k / • as I I V' (K .4 Al y V- V. t ^.1* to* r J rC#- '«r 1 Mt f’t t iSm iqH. A . ir /J I T ‘iz -.-1 I yI I /r.Jzn Xj0« <‘1 91 M J9^ '1 ff! r-, » 12 I 9 ini'/ < 4^ ► r rr: I i .J ir »• . ' »*;.O'. pl 'I- I f • 1 Bteorm-’W’ hU' I ( 1400 I I » VC’ •• f f •i .A 1 «• « V X — 4 • •* » to 9 A i ,4 '4'- 1^. 1 J 9 -i «» » * < F * tfr A a I « - a < * «# * 9* « ' to. » a t €• K o• > K. '.1.^ « ■40 4 >4 1 i V T. 'x? »* ii I L I p f f f J y‘'*t ? ))* V 0^ •fl » -it f The Hastings Performing Arts Center will host the Grand Rapids Symphony, joined by a full chorus, and the music of Hans Zimmer at 3 p.m. on Oct. 26. ■ W Ik IF-! ■ r u I I .-e« .tf ••4V »*•’ ‘rw ■ I4 ''t - ‘ J ■to * '4 * 4> th T ? • 4 It J t n 1 At >r^ p;. •A r" I I I ! A-J J V v*' j4 I r *» X 'w* »w. I / ■ J r f 4 V f W f s •s A . A 4 * ■•I - t 1*? I «• F * ’ .» I k- 'IVA ' I T’r < S • ; ■ » w** a " a *■ -9 t ft H to ♦ » 4 9' « A to I • 4a ! Officials with Spiritual Oare eonsultants of West Michigan, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to healing hearts Pastor Gaie Kragt and restoring lives, recently announced that it has received a $250,000 matching fund for its endowment at the Bany Community Foundation. According to the announcement, every dollar donated will be matched up to $250,000 and double ±e impact of each gift, ensuring SCC’s ministry continues to touch lives for generations to come. “This matching fund is a tremen­ dous blessing,” said Pastor Gale Kragt, see executive director and co-founder. “It allows us to secure long-term stability for the ministry and continue serving those who are hurting across Michigan and beyond.” sec partners wi± local churches, schools, medical professionals and businesses to bring spiritual and emotional care to people from all walks of life. To donate and financially assist see’s mission, persons may mail checks to ±e Barry eommunity Foundation, 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058. ehecks may be made out to Barty eommunity Foundation, wi± Fund #165 Spiritual eare eonsultants in the memo line. — DM 0tl J r 4 I f I .u ♦ J *4 »o to • i , 1 • i' J N' I Nonprofit receives matching funds to strengthen mission 1 f Ticket prices for the concert will range from $10 to S15. ‘M’ve been listening to The Kingston Trio for decades, and to have them per­ form here is truly special,” added Carl Schoessel. HPAC fundraising coordina­ tor. "Their music connects generations through its warmth and storytelling." Then, just eight days later, the HPAC will host the Grand Rapids Symphony and the music of Hans Zimmer at 3 p.m. on Oct. 26. Tickets for the Sunday event are $20. “We are thrilled to welcome the Grand Rapids Symphony back to Hastings." said Spencer White, HPAC and Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center director. "Having the full chorus perform here for the first time makes this an exlraordinao' event for our com­ munity." Both concerts are produced by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thornapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. Tickets for the two e\ ents may be purchased at hastings.ludus.com or by calling 269-818-2492. The HPAC lobby and box office, located on W. South St., open one hour prior to each event, with the auditorium doors open 30 minutes before each per­ formance. — DM V i4i 1 t 'fhe Barry Oounty United Way alloca­ tions applications are now available for the 2026-27 funding year. Agencies applying for funding must be a health and human service charita­ ble organization 501 (c)3 as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c) incorporated entity in the State of Michigan. The not-for-profit agency must have a record of providing services to Barry County residents in one of the four funding areas, including: helping youth achieve their full potential, supporting families to achieve well-being and success, assisting senior adults find support and maintain independence, and addressing urgent and emerging needs in Barry County. Agencies have the opportunity to apply for available funding through the allocations process that begins with fill­ ing out the application. Submissions are due before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, and are available online at bcunitedway. org/our-documents or at the BCUW office on South Broadway in Hastings. “The goal for this year’s campaign of $850,000 is based on what agencies have said they need to continue to pro­ vide programming in our community,” stated Courtney Collison, allocations 'Jl HPAC set to host pair of performances Thornapple Players announce fall production, ‘These Shining Lives’ The Thornapple Players is currently rehearsing its fall production. "These Shining Lives,” a docudrama based on the true story of the infamous "radium girls.” Performances will be held at the Dennison Performing Arts Center from Nov. 12-16. Written by Melanie Mamich, “These Shining Lives" tells the true story of the female workers at the Radium Dial Company in Ottawa, III. The play focus­ es on the danger and negligence these characters faced in the workplace as they unknowingly poisoned themselves while painting luminous watch dials. While a serious subject, the play delivers the women’s struggle with spirit and energy. The production is directed by Charlie Saulino and stars Kara O’Hcam as the 4 • to** V i A i i t 11- k J i t 9 1 w I :3 > f* « > < ' b. I k * ll *L 'C ♦■to -J I J I r » 9 I t-' f J t >• I < I lb f ‘ 1 I A IV . -1^ - f * J fl 1 4 f^ J I li i V L 4 19 *‘PTv i aw t ■ i IT" 1 ^4 . ?a *t t ./t# □ r 1 b The Thornapple Wind Band will present its fall concert, "Joy,” on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Hastings Performing Arts Center in Hastings. Courtesy photo f I »•* •> u J . ^ I V 1 > F Thornapple Wind Band presents fall concert Oct. 19 , The Thornapple Wind Band will present its fall concert, “Joy,” on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Hastings Performing Arts Center in Hastings. Admission is free and all are wel­ come to attend. According to band officials, the program is set to feature a wide-rang­ ing collection of works that reflect themes of celebration, peace and the human spirit, and promises to engage and inspire listeners of all ages. First organized in 1995, the i I 4 I b .’F «* f Thornapple Wind Band is a com­ munity-based organization with the stated mission of bringing wind band music to the Barry County area while giving adults the opportunity to com­ bine their musical talents with others. The Hastings Performing Arts Center is located at 520 W. South St. in Hastings. 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I •T. r ■1 V' . 9 i 4 1 I f• •1 ! - . "JI k Li ;; 1 L> I --li ■ - 1 •V. i 1 { I ’l l . ■X» 4 I 1} > <4^ ■I... I -5 . t I ■T t I ■Q F'" - ■ Bl; -mftK I c ♦ 4. tK u 1 f J in ' ‘ i bf- 1 ‘ f Eg I- ! •H I el * < I (' , 1 r r > I. •Hr I i 1 s f i <*• * t 4 I 4 4^ t I t >• ' Citizens of the Month for September are Asher Hill (student of Michael and Rachelle Hill) and Malia Barnum (stu­ dent of Darrell and Sara Barnum). Star - Brinn Wendt (student of Terry and Debi Wendt) and Mallory McClurkin (student of Jason McClurkin and Alexis Aspinall) have been named the Star Elementary Citizens of the Month for September. Hastings Middle School Hastings Middle School has named sixth graders Kinsey Johnson (student of Brandon and Morgan Johnson) and Bree Wilson (student of Nicholas Wilson and Erin Hayes), seventh grad­ ers Erika Barrett (student of Daniel and Jacklyn Barrett) and Meekah Johnson (student of Joseph Johnson Sarrah Johnson), and eighth graders Ella Williamson (student of David and Alyssa Williamson) and Gracelynn Ann Burke (student of Kristie Burke) its September 2025 Citizens of the Month. Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teach­ ers for reasons such as excellent citi­ zenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for September (with parents’ names in parentheses) include: Central - Ryan Bekker (student of Mike and Kristine Bekker) has been named the Central Elementary Citizen of the Month for September 2025. Northeastern - Madison Hedgecock (student of Lucas and Brooke Hedgecock) and Owen Westbrook (student of Jeremy and Melissa Westbrook) have been named the 2025 Citizens of the Month from Northeastern Elementary. Southeastern - Southeastern’s 1 / I CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269'945-9554 I 1 ':L 5 Thursday, October 16, 2025 the HASTINGS BAHMER ; VIEW.^ Group www.HastingsBanner.com I it Ti / • ) 526 WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Stand­ ing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office-517-2544463. Family owned and operated. n > J Madison Hedgecock (student of Lucas and Brooke Hedgecock) and Owen Westbrook (student of Jeremy and Melissa Westbrook) have been named the 2025 Citizens of the Month from Northeastern Elementary. > • c I r. .v *< K 1\ ^e'. •t- t t * >* 4 Ik. r. ft 5^ > 4 * 1 'JI 4 A ] « Ti < ■ t '•^1 ft t 0 I t A ?•' * I 'I k” -g 1 <1 ♦ . ' > . IbI^ ' / « ’■ { * liito" r Aas '.X; , t; *< . ... K < T L I I 3 « ■/ ♦ ffl" * wW ■ fe* > r. * *•*** A 0t I j> :x-.. >- •* I 0 I S ». ' "r ■ifi »i> h I , I I * u : . l.J J . n*’-- ’ft! > .'ir T® iiOl I I 1 w ’ I \ \Z s • ’TIL' L.” ‘^ .I TD siitir'A: i t if 1 * < J ■^i| - N -A 1 H I I < ■e f 1 J iZ* I -4N|i^W 1 ■a 1 IF * * r.« rr rVf *T A Jjj * t k:x’. yj ..-X 4 « Vi II.—f .jF :-:ii s*. I • « > r-'la a Those interested can register for these events and find more IL Jiff information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ i I I I 4i I I I I <• F ••■:^ -f; I, f- >■ r' cr < t T r > ♦< 1 I > I I < A M *1 9 I ; tfi'i W, A* iriO V' ???-1 ii i- - Hastings Middle School has named sixth graders Kinsey Johnson (student of . <,««!sS ciEt^ 0^' y Brandon and Morgan Johnson) and Bree Wilson (student of Nicholas Wilson and Erin Hayes), seventh graders Erika Barrett (student of Daniel and Jacklyn Barrett) and Meekah Johnson (student of Joseph Johnson Sarrah Johnson), and eighth graders Ella Williamson (student of David and Alyssa Williamson) and Gracelynn Ann Burke (student of Kristie Burke) its September 2025 Citizens of the Month. 'I' 1 T htiliiiV.' E [Xy£:. I f * fx*. I «' J.'fit/;J . ♦ ♦' i* L.. ( f I r L I r—.^1— # h,b I I ■ n» ■ I I SB A• C-’4 LPS *9__ Continued from page 2 I I X 4 I “I think (district residents are) putting the ball back in our court,” O’Mara said. “I think they’re ready to see some action.” “I want the committee to come out with a recommendation of what’s best for the district,” she added. “We have to see where you’re going, so we can get there.” McArthur reiterated he didn’t oppose any plan to streamline district facilities, but rather want­ ed to make sure such efforts were well thought out and aligned with any strategic or long-term efforts for the future. “We have to identify that path­ way,” he said. “Making bad deci­ sions, bad missteps, is only going to put us further behind.” According to LPS Superintendent Jodi Duits, the committee is slated to bring its I I A ..4 f J I fU / / * I k L>3^ .: • ts I ft • L J J t w * > . ft-.. k*., lU A /> l' » f Jf rI •TSr •i.-” I ' • . 4 —« I p k I t f 4' It ; 4 I; hfir.i£i 3111 1 I/ * I ' ’ (Its 1 I •’H L J • bl >■ ‘‘•■’J - I t /' biL*» I ♦ r s . I 1 i li 1 { i t I f li » ’ /■ M- < /’ r Oct. 1-31 — Oct. Storybook Walk: Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider" by Jessica Lanan. Join Jumper, a small spider on a big journey! This spider has some amazing adaptations that help her survive a day in the neighborhood. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Oct. 1-31 — Bats of Michigan. Take a free, "spook-tastic" hike to learn ail about Michigan bats. These creatures of the night are critical to many Michigan habitats. Find your favorite bat along the green trail. Oct. 1-Jan. 31 — Chelsea Bivens’ art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Thursday, Oct. 16 — ShinrinYoku After Dark, 6:30-8 p.m. Join the Institute for a special night under the stars. Certified Forest Therapy Guide Katie Venechuk will introduce attendees to the practice of Shinrinyoku (also known as "forest bathing") as they explore the tranquility of the forests and meadows of Pierce Cedar Creek at night. The Institute has partnered with In Your Element Wellness to offer a special, discounted rate for this program. This program will include a small snack. Please list any allergies when registering. Institute members can register for $22; nonmembers will pay $28. Saturday, Oct. 18 — Fall Forest Color Walk (ages 9+, under 18 with an adult), 10 a.m.-noon. The Institute is home to many trees. Learn about 4 IV < ri W - OCT. 16-23- « «r is?' I XJM4 s r. ‘i • L I |IW15 •\ 6^ ft '•CV. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS > I if I I- Ryan Bekker (student of Mike and Kristine Bekker) has been named the Central Elemental Citizen of the Month for September 2025. Courtesy photos 4 f —-• ^r*’- ■ t t r ^^4 * Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for September are Asher Hill (student of Michael and Rachelle Hill) and Malia Barnum (student of Darrell and Sara Barnum). Brinn Wendt (student of Terry and Debi Wendt) and Mallory McClurkin (student of Jason McClurkin and Alexis Aspinall) have been named the Star Elementary Citizens of the Month for September. * J ' ' k -•i M-' !> ■ *» 1 recommendations to the full board in April 2026. But, BrodbeckKrenz and Behrenwald both pushed for a review of the commit­ tee’s current schedule and to have its input ready at an earlier date. “We’ve spent a lot of time on this,” Behrenwald said. “It just seems like we’re dragging that out.” But McArthur pushed back on setting any arbitrary timeline for the committee, stating district officials needed to make “condi­ tion-based” decisions instead. “I don’t want to drag this out,” he said. “I’m not saying hold that up. I’m just saying we want a solid roadmap.” Still, Burd added the committee should be able to work at a quicker pace, if that was the desire of the full board. “If you want to set a schedule, we can certainly work around that,” he said. > I l'. fl i > l’..! ';:i ‘ ' V* I * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation * Blown-In Attic Insulation /-il >1 ft#-,., t » ft A' Nelson’s I <( iff J I ■ Jj D I t I I .’IP I f I t r ICS > n* .• .lb J i <I Nelson Schmud^»?^ 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte, Ml 48813 ,I II I! t GD WOOD . PRODUCTS 517-983-0954 f Start Saving Today * Uss Spray Foam I Stop cleaning-out your gutters this season Family Owned & Operated ft: Leaf®Filter Wh* I 1 . 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Institute members can register for free; non-members will pay $8. Monday, Oct. 20 PCCI Chess Club, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 — Nature Book Club, 10 a.m.-noon. October’s meeting will focus on “The Nature of Oaks" by Douglas Tallamy. This non-fiction book talks about the importance of oak trees and how they bring a hopeful future to our planet and help inspire the stewardship of the land. Everyone is encouraged to join, even if they have not yet read the book. Nature Book Club is free. Institute staff and volunteers ask attendees to register online. Wednesday, Oct, 22 — The Feast of Home: Barry County (in partnership with B. Healthy and MiAA), 6-8:30 p.m. Celebrate the flavors, farms, and food stories of Barry County. Enjoy a locally sourced farm-to-table dinner, followed by a free community program and dessert exploring why local food matters—for our economy, our environment and our future. Robin Mather, author of “The Feast Nearby" will lead a presentation at 7:15 p.m., following the dinner at 6 p.m. Dessert and conversation will follow the presentation at 8 p.m. Tickets for the dinner cost $50 each. The rest of the program is free. More information about these events can be found on the institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. y.* I * K < ’ �• ■ 1 0 I 6 Thursday, October 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BAMHER WWW HastingsBanner.com ■ OBITUARIES I I J VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM nr K Opal Marie Gillens Opal Marie Gillons, age 94, of Hastings, Ml, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 9, 2025, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Opal was born on June 6, 1931, in Vermontville, Ml, to Gayle and Nellie (Hummel) Harvey. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1949 and went on to work at both Hastings Manufacturing and Hastings Bowl, and was a bookkeeper for Gillons Construction. She was baptized and became a member of Grace Lutheran Church in 1983. She was a familiar and friendly face to many in the community. On April 18,1953, Opal married the love of her life, Wesley Gillons. They shared 71 wonderful years of marriage, building a legacy of love, laughter, and family. Opal lived a life full of joy and activity. She was an avid bowler and a passionate scrapbooker. She loved playing cards. Bingo, and traveling the country with Wesley in their motor home. Her warm spirit and generous heart were known to all who met her. Opal became a resident of Thornapple Manor in September of 2020 where she lived a full life and brought much joy and laughter to the staff and residents. She truly made the best of her life there and loved everyone so much. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wesley; sons Jeff and Mitch; grandson Nolan Heath; daughter- in-law Julie Gillons; her parents Gayle and Nellie; and I sisters Donna and Betty. Opal is survived by her loving children: Greg Gillons, Danny Gillons, and Terry (Keith) Bushee. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Jodi (Denny) Harwood, Zeb Gillons, Corey Gillons, Josh Gillons, Matt Gillons, Justin (Amber) Gillons, Magen Gillons, Jason Gillons, Ashley Gillons, Mychelle (Matt) Paczolt, and Newell Heath. Her legacy lives on in her many great-grandchildren, great-great­ grandchildren, brothers, Joe (Ginny) Harvey, Robert Harvey, sister, Dorothy Collier and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church 239 E. North St, Hastings, Ml 49058 or the Barry County Animal Shelter 540 N. Industrial Park Dr, Hastings, Ml 49058. A visitation will be held at 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Opal’s life was a testament to faith, family, and kindness. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www. girrbachfuneralhome.net I Barbara Lou Endsley Barbara Lou Endsley, age 98, of Interment will take place at Riverside Hastings, Ml passed away on Monday, Cemetery in Hastings. Oct. 13, 2025, at Woodlawn Meadows In leu of flowers, donations can be Assisted Living in Hastings. made in Barbara’s name to Woodgrove Funeral services will be held on Friday, Church. Oct. 17, 2025, at noon at Woodgrove Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Church, located at 4887 Coats Grove the Daniels Funeral Horiie - Hastings, Road, Hastings, Ml. The family will conveniently located at 1401 North receive visitors one hour prior to the Broadway, Hastings, Ml. For further service from 11 a.m. to noon. Guests details, please visit our website at www. are invited to remain at the church for a danielsfuneralhome.net. luncheon and time of sharing. I r i SCHEDULE No library card is required for library programs and activities. Celebrate “TeenTober" with a bingo card reading challenge and ongoing activities in the Teen Room. Explore the iconic “School Bell" car­ toons by political cartoonist Herbiock in a special exhibit this month on the library’s main floor. Thursday, Oct. 16 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix, 1 p.m.; Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches a 1948 thriller starring Claudette Colbert, Bob Cummings and Don Ameche, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m. Monday. Oct. 20 - Crafting Passions, 10 a.m.: Lego Club, 4 p.m.; Lift Every Voice: Lifestories speaker, 6 p.m, Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Library closed for workplace training. Wednesday, Oct. 22 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Open Art Stu­ dio, 11:30 a.m.; acoustic jam session, 5 p.m.; Mastering Meetings: Lead the Room with Parliamentary Procedure (registration required), 5 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. A*; i i t :,A r >1 IJ f . 3 ■ « . Vk' - i Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEWLk^m^ Group I 1)1:; , I * .iL I A 9 W4 .aUUmUNi I . 4 , *♦4- 1 9 ’WQ; • .>' A • I i Ilf?; amrt t • t 4-* I I I . I 1 •f’P.’ht u t'!?:” '.HI I -oriir I I ifl' I I I V* I >• * .V. 4 o J J' ASK ik Z" I 'iF-. * wl* .--lifl k DR. UNIVERSE iVSiHU •Ji. i i ( t. Ir DNA duplication I •I* 14 f 4 ncLE:!!'^' JEB A .r - Y* . .-r y- -; V > Why do we age? than younger people do. Ines, 17, Tunisia The second thing we know about aging is that the ends of your DNA take T Dear Ines, on a specific kind of damage. They’re I have gray fur. But sometimes I think Hke the plastic bits at the ends of your it’s getting grayer—like my human shoelaces. Wi±out those caps, the friends’ hair does as they get older. shoelaces fray and become less useful. I asked my friend Jiyue Zhu about The end caps on your DNA are called telomeres. The replication protein that. He’s a biochemist at Washington State University. machine that copies your DNA can’t He told me it’s a mystery. grab on at the tip of the telomere. So, “We still don’t completely compre­ it doesn’t copy a few bits of telomere hend this,” Zhu said. “It’s an active DNA between the tip and the spot area of research.” where it latches on. That means each Aging seems to be related to the way time a cell duplicates, the telomere gets cells duplicate. a tiny bit shorter. DNA is a set of instructions for makThat ensures that the important DNA ing your body. You keep a copy of your in the middle always gets copied. But ' J DNA folded up inside each of your those telomeres don’t last forever. cells. When they get too short, senescence All those cells have different life happens. spans. Some, like your skin cells, get Aging also has to do with itty bitty replaced often. Some, like your heart markers on your DNA called epigene­ cells, last your whole life or only dupli­ tic modifications. They tell your body cate rarely. which sections of DNA to turn on or Your cells copy their DNA every time turn off. they duplicate. One protein unzips your Over time, those markers wear down. DNA. Another protein zooms along it, Maybe one marker starts out super building a copy of the DNA. pointy and then smooths out over time. Usually that works well. But it’s It’s like how the soles of your sneaker not perfect. Sometimes errors happen wear down and lose their tread. during duplication. Scientists can look at those markers “Over time, errors accumulate,” Zhu and tell how old the cell is, based on said. “Even with a very low error rate, how worn down they are. if you duplicate cells millions or bil­ All those things—^mistakes that hap­ lions of times, those errors build up.” pen during duplication, telomeres that Most of the time, your body sees shorten, and markers that wear out— those errors and fixes them. But some seem to contribute to aging. Stress and fall through the cracks. problems in the environment might When enough mistakes or other speed those things up. damage build up, the cell may trigger But aging is important to us as a senescence. That’s like retirement for group. a cell. It stops doing its job. It stops “There’s an evolutionary reason we duplicating. age,” Zhu said. “It leaves room for ±e But it can cause problems—like send­ next generation. 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I x Lu, •*; nr... 4 9 ,1 I g~«i >e.?a&hV.L 11 i«i L 4 1 ii rjb.' kt rJ^ Worship Together k 4 NEWSPAPER ■K si *l| the church ofyour choice^ Weekly schedules ofHastings area churches availablefor your convenience... ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nurseiy and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Adams, Peter contact 616-690-8609. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.orey . services is provide s information on wors, Hastings Banner, the church and these local businesses: DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon ^reducte 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 •-', 1 • ...I \ 4 I n.? KENDALL TOBIAS (Cell) 269-366-5415 I PAUL LETTINGA AND KENNETH TOBIAS ^NICE ESTATE AUCTION^ « ••'vh.A, rb •dJ 3 " k’^}. 1 « f 1 ■» S I I > ar « SATURDAY, OCT. 18, AT 10:30 AM LOCATED: 3636 Tupper Lake Rd., Lake Odessa, Ml (across the road from Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Building) See this week's Reminder for the ad on this auction Including Antiques, Collectibles, Household, Tools & More! I F ’S I .A* 4^ l -w •* a - «• * % ri '*Vb i3 ♦ •t ...e: !T< » c «f .J .;3 I » ’I A ¥ !ici2 REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon I I w V y 9«U li ”'1 ■< . > >r. J « «■ JI ■?aJ. I .■*v 'i Also see last week’s Reminder for the •% a F SATURDAY, OCT. 25, AT 10:30 AM LXATED: 3675 Tupper Lake Rd Lake Odessa, Ml (Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Building) Including Shop Tools, Hand Tools, Antiques & Collectibles. For more information go to; www.auctionztp.com *23371 for photos! Group VMMrMStTMMV MlteaMeBv^mai 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 mihomepaper.com i II i ai_ I ) 1 5^ V L, , r « I T“ ! issto -' ■ ‘ c Tai’ ! f I .’St- 1I /? > 1* checks or cash. Items sei as is. e 9 (h) > : ;. 4 i •k . r K illR"' •*. r. V<l n i 19BIW* I JS4" «•* I '-w f I i? .* « ii »♦ « F. « .•'4 t K. I ■ ; v-i b: X i I ■n'; 1 !^- < e e « 1,^1 >■*■<* *— t‘ r.<i 1 •r I Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer 1-269-366-5415 '-S A< ■ t I t Never Charging Buyers PremiumI No credit cards. No out of slate checks. •• .u TT ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ LC. ESTATE AUCTION THE T. 3“, A- I sFlGXfOb' niusniKs »' - I HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy•1 P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@ gmail.com. Website: WWW. hastingsfreemethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Afterma± Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. ADVERTISING r •9' * 1 I I ■l 1 \ eoin>"9 -AUCTIONEERS- c**» •t ’X ** • •C . .. . ' J « �1 1H t I iJfe / A I ’i A,NO •1* i II I I THE HASTINGS BANNER i VlEyiL,^ g™.p HastingsBanner.com WWW. 7 Thursday, October 16, 2025 f t TURNING I 4. s -A < K, 4 * z< >• 3 t -^2.. t - i' 4 f « . t. 'C .' n • § *4 M < « BACK THE PAGES FROM OPEN FIELDS TO OPEN SKIES: ''•p i / The Hastings Airport I 1 *A I O' r • '< 9 SPECIAL TO THE BANNER «» 1 1 I ♦ < i F- > I DAVID W. MILLER h'T ^iv;J 1 I f I I I i IT- :i f i tI / CA. .1 » t f S» I f .* / > I ifi ru '-Jj 1 J J I I f itfaaxot .< ( 1' LL . 1 iin Boaqarr^o "'.T' * J fi / I >£U >I / fr<''Q’h i., •> I -r^ 4 I f '■A f' t I , ^4 LVf/ ’'» 1 ** v.'.ucd >J '/H. I 4 I J I 11 t I « I k I ■ •n r 1*) hl I f I j.’: I 5 I TMi * fU; L, lk *1 Jj. *r * I ■‘’M t . ' '!f. 9 'I” J 1 ( • > » H'j- I * ! /n- b>.. ) r*. Tf;j ’ - 1 ! ' b ( < "’’Z •n 4 I - h , >ri t I I w t V.>- X t k .b-J t ■ '^Js.', • a* I <11 i Il L-rf .• -cr’ I t T hr/'' < r?A-’ |S A M u J. r -tt; D'-' N ••« V * « w ‘ «rrha } JI I, r <n. f i r ► r I. ■ v-trif- ‘■‘♦p »• * '.>h»- r I J 11 1/ I « ■‘'155 uj«i. 4 » ** • • f ' I **•< f _ 1 lT.' 31 I s I I On Independence Day, 1918, Hastings residents looked skyward to see what none of them had ever seen before—a flying machine circling above the city. The Hastings Banner recorded the astonishment of the moment: an airplane piloted by Maj. L. W. McIntosh and Lt. McConnell of Selfridge Field near Mount Clemens, forced to land on Daniel Hines’ farm below the old E.W. Bliss plant near what is now Enterprise Drive. Townspeople streamed toward the field, some running from porches and others rumbling in on horsedrawn wagons to catch their first glimpse of man in flight. Once refueled, the aviators lifted off again, bound for Camp Custer. They made the 26-mile trip in 15 minutes—an unimaginable speed at a time when automobiles still struggled along gravel roads. That chance landing on the Hines property intro­ duced Hastings to the miracle of aviation and left an impression that would take root years later. By the mid-1930s, talk of an airport began to circulate in City Hall. In July 1935, Mayor Charles Leonard read to the City Council a letter from the State Aeronautical Department proposing that Hastings cooperate with state and federal officials to build a municipal airfield. The federal government even pledged $10,000 for the venture, and a potential site near the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company was discussed. But the Depression years offered more immediate concerns, and the plan was quietly shelved. The dream of an airport was revived after World War II. Hastings Manufacturing Company, always a civ­ ic-minded employer, purchased and donated 135 acres northwest of town in Rutland Township for an airport. It was a remarkable gift—one that reflected post­ war optimism and the new fascination with aviation. Construction began in 1945, and three runways were soon cleared and graded. That same year, Kalamazoo pilot George Carmoney was hired as the first operator. Carmoney had earned his private license in 1940, his commercial license in 1941, and served as a flying instructor for the Army in Lansing during 1943. Along with his friend Alden Drake, he gave weekend flying lessons to local residents who, for the first time, could take to the air above Barry County. < a . !h^s 9 9 4 J^'* -^“ * xs. Tt r' Hastings residents rushed to the Daniel Hines farm on July 4, 1918, for a glimpse of the first plane to fly above the city. Courtesy photos V F sr ' J ^•i • « I * I f* .-1 > a. .. .-LA watiXQ- I ,I . • ’ I ' •’ 7 •TK-lfiV 1' • s \ .■ '■ Ch-'' • Air 11 41^' • /• ’ I .'il, W' I - 'I- •t'ff \ I 'Jii >CtWB I*’’** * ) i r I I JV J •) 1 I 1 f ( ti1 I L« > * > UH I *• •'1 r i.i ? ' . r ■M JI I I • ..Xrxr r I t I 11 ! • I i ■ t I* >• t * inn I'*' e- - t? ■a'T' s > ‘T ••J'.*’ i- 4 . ''T’ < fl' J‘I - - n '' J' • I I I s > I ') p / a 1 I ( i * •V i f •, nr id* Tt4 4 ■ r- ifl '211" V?' ’J-; < « •» I <'•' * »* Larry Baum Memorial Terminal •V I irj ■ A. r ■ r. >i 4n »R X • 4* 2* 3-V fl * upgrades, and strengthening the airport’s financial footing. His tenure carried through to 2024, w^hen he passed the reins to Gino Lucci, a retired United States Air Force veteran and lifelong aviator whose enthu­ siasm for community aviation is unmistakable. Lucci assumed management under a new contract in August 2024, bringing both discipline and renewed energy to the field’s next chapter. Visitors today are likely to find him in his new office just inside the Larry Baum Memorial Terminal, which is scheduled for official dedication on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 3:30 p.m. at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. There will be an open house for the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free hot dogs and lemonade all day. The Hastings Airport has always been more than its acreage or its runways. It is a symbol of the commu­ nity’s forward-looking spirit—a reminder that even a small Midwestern towm could claim its piece of the sky. From that July day in 1918, when curious townsfolk ran through the fields to see the first airplane, to the present day, when aircraft taxi beneath modem lighting and pilots train for careers in aviation, Hastings has maintained an enduring connection to flight. Generations have watched its evolution: from Carmoney’s single hangar and sod strip to today’s full-service facility that houses 95 aircraft and wel­ comes coiporate jets, skydivers and weekend flyers alike. And through all those years, the hum of engines and the gleam of wings overhead have carried the same quiet promise—that Hastings, rooted deeply in its past, still looks upward. Sources: Battle Creek Enquirer & News (BCE&N), May 21, 1945. pg. 24: BCE&N Dec. 31, 1945, pg. 8: BCE&N Aug. 19, 1946, pg. 8; and consultation with Gino Lucci, current airport manager. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History ” Facehook grottp. Kim Sigler making a pre-flight inspection on his plane at the Hastings Airport. t BMhCMTV The Hastings City/Barry County Airport will dedicate the new Larry Baum Memorial Terminal at an open house next Tuesday, Oct. 21. J? I ► 9 HAStiwtCirr —/ - u Ti_M~ W T,riii I IW—o<— » I * H •f 5 I ll * '^' I ♦♦ I Battle Creek Enquirer & News reported 107 aircraft arriving for the event, and the day concluded with a daring aerobatic performance by Maj. Art Davis of East Lansing—a pilot who had first performed for Barry County crowds at the fairgrounds in 1920. In the decade that followed, the airport continued to grow. From 1953 until 1961, James Jensen served as manager-operator. Under his watch, the gravel runways gave way to asphalt, and lighting was installed a major modernization that allowed night landings and improved safety. In 1961, Robert J. Husted took over, guiding the airport through the early 1960s as aviation expanded nationwide. Records from the later 20th century are less complete, but the airport remained a steady presence. Dozens of young men and women from Barry County took their first lessons there, and many local pilots remember the smell of avgas and the sight of small Cessnas rising over the tree line on summer mornings. For local busi­ nesses, the airport became a quiet but vital link to the wider world, connecting Hastings to regional industry and travel long before the age of interstates and smart­ phones. By the early 2000s, the airfield—now officially the Hastings City/Barry County Airport—was recognized by the State of Michigan as a Class A facility, the high­ est designation for general aviation in Bariy' County. Its 270 acres support three ninways: one asphalt strip stretching over 5,000 feet and two turf crosswinds. The airport today averages more than 11,000 operations per year, hosting everything from student pilots and skydiv­ ers to business travelers and medical flights. In recent years, the leadership of the Hastings Airport transitioned once again. For more than a decade, Mark Noteboom guided operations with steady oversight— expanding hangar space, implementing infrastructure f. 4 « b 'JI uHiw>unP t B ■ 1' ’>rt'f.; ' VrOil A f ri r I f. 4* f- • • .'/I /•’ I ' wu« 4i' ■ V » Kk ( f;» I i r I J 1 r • \l \ 1 iiiM - * UKfl Ilf * w MpH 4 I A I* > *'. L. P ' Ip ... j’ •t fl ’h X d i I .4. / fl -ir Ism Jlh •l 4 * The Hastings City/Barry County Airport has connected Barry County to the skies since 1946. Pictured here at the airport are (from left) Duane Jarman. John McKay, Al Signs. Joe Burkholder and Ken Miller. The Hastings Airport was dedicated on Aug. 19, 1946. *» 4B; K*. L •'*Ar,.< rS i V ■.A L. ^<2 & Before long, Caimoney was succeeded by Elwood F. Bachelder, a former Army Air Forces lieutenant from Grand Rapids who had served in Europe with the Ninth Air Force. Bachelder took over management of the new field with the intent to operate it as a public enterprise, a bold move at a time when aviation was still viewed as a novelty. On Aug. 19, 1946, Hastings dedicated its new air­ port in grand style. Nearly 5,000 people turned out to hear hometown son Kim Sigler, then a Republican candidate for governor, deliver the dedicatory address. Sigler praised the citizens of Hastings for their unity of purpose and predicted that aviation would “draw Michigan’s two peninsulas closer together.” Standing nearby that day was Aben Johnson, president of Hastings Manufacturing, who had made the airport possible through the company’s land purchase. Sigler’s words proved prophetic, even as fate dealt a cruel irony: Seven years later, in 1953, Governor Sigler per­ ished in the crash of his own airplane. That first year also saw the beginning of Hastings’ famous “Dawn Patrol,” an early-morning fly-in that brought pilots from across Michigan. By 1954, the I I . s ?< .w w 4 •l ■ A n A T A I . «• S•sK ■'3' Ken Miller stands with his plane. Miller often piloted fellow Kiwanians to inter-club meetings held in distant cities throughout the Michigan Kiwanis districts when he served as Michigan Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor. ! wieK • • 1♦ r nt T t A .••/jr * 7*9 7.^ . * * * -* t I I I 4 • f. V »**• > 5. 'k «r: I r < ' 5 <■ / 24 3 r ' A •> mu ; J *A .•^ J** 5 4 - 1?: I . < *t 3e UI ■ / I "^2 • b I* f • Ete^tatsr. C V •l Sfc » i f .• ’ll » & V t SSSfflU. - ■ * L 4 .4,5 -i 'V J y.x I F 'd_ *rci .- fliMK * 'I - M A* 4• __ •-^ > < t r i f r < / I I s A < * -;i; <•, r Ik Ft I w 0 J F ■ . r KP Li I J.Z < r ' t 1 I •t . ‘1 1 'I ii ♦ V J f 7 r • fl 4 11 / s.. * / r ,7 L I t V 4 I f .1 I The airport today averages more than 11,000 operations per year, hosting everything from student pilots and skydivers to business travelers and medical flights. I . y I F . 17'' #• ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 .*) J i 'i. i k I I * �* • I SPORTS Thursday, October 16, 2025 r if ■ ■f 4 * '9 E, K' THE HASTINGS BANNER . HastingsBanner.com WWW towardsthe theteet feetotofShopmnk<>r Shoemakerhpfnrp before□ a towarus RedHawk defender crashed through and knocked the ball from the left side of the goalie box went just wide of the post. The Trojans’ ensuing comer kick led to a looping shot from just inside the 18 that flew over the goal. The RedHawks advanced to face Harper Creek in the district semifinals .... including TK keeper Jeremiah Cramer who was out off his line, into the back of the net. The Trojans’ best chance to knot the score actually would up turning into Marshall’s second goal. A Trojan comer kick led to a TK throw-in deep in RedHawk territory. The throw bounded off a Marshall defender in the box right to senior Bowen Dykstra who had one touch with his left foot from just above the penalty spot fly just wide of the right post. Marshall’s restart bounded around at midfield for a moment, but then the RedHawks rolled a pass ahead with sophomore midfielder Myles Olson charging hard at the TK net. He raced by the last TK defenders and then knocked a shot by Cramer and just inside the left post for a two-goal lead. TK had one other big flurry late that didn’t result in a goal. Senior Inigo Evira Navarro chipped a ball across the RedHawk penalty area with a couple guys crashing on the far side including seniors Bowen Dykstra and Nathan Shoemaker. The Marshall keeper got a touch on the ball, and *** 4 8 A s ■ ‘’’pl Marshall fends off 'H’ojans in Middleville for one-goal, district win Marshall snuck a free kick over the Trojan keeper early in the second half, added an insurance goal, and then fought off TK’s final charge Thursday, Oct. 6. The RedHawks scored a 2-1 victory in the MHSAA Division 2 District opener over the Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. In a physical game, played mostly between the boxes TK finally put some extended pressure on the RedHawk net with about eight minutes to play. The Trojans shot the ball back and forth across the RedHawk goal, eventually slipping a shot under the Marshall goal­ keeper. As the ball rolled across the goal­ mouth, TK junior Milo McCormick slid in between a pair of RedHawk defenders to knock the ball across the goal-line. The Trojans kept the pressure on for much of the final few minutes, but couldn’t find an equalizer. The two teams were knotted 0-0 at the half. Sophomore defender Trenton Walkiewicz scored the game’s open­ ing goal six minutes into the second half. With a dozen or so Trojans and RedHawks lined up along the top of the a; ■ h: J ' V p taihMi ^1 ri HI --------n, overtime victory. Harper Creek was set to face Plainwell in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final in Plainwell Wednesday, Oct. 5. Plainwell bested rival Otsego and then Wayland in its first two district matches to reach the final. TK ends its season with a 6-10-3 overall record. 7_i 2-1 L i k . rfl i LF -J .JB -.■p- I -•'•jA' J / J -At- r'»^ 1 > J 1 '3 1 J 1 F t lAt i* 4’ IfT* . I r fc t sun t n 1 J u 8 ■ IW 10 }6 <4 I I j Harper Creek snaps 1-1 tie late in second half against Saxon soccer Brett Bremer Sports Editor w a F I V ■ — - — ~ _l_ 1 n I iiT T» t f Plainwell in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Plainwell High School Wednesday, Oct. 15. Harper Creek followed up its win over the Saxons by besting Marshall 2-1 in overtime in the district semifi­ nals Monday. Plainwell reached the district final with a 2-1 win over rival Otsego in the opening round and a 4-1 win over Wayland in the district’s other Monday semifinal match. Hastings closes the season with a 1-19-3 overall record. The Beavers were 12-5 heading into the district final. John Hendler contributed to this story. Harper Creek ended the 2025 Hastings varsity boys’ soccer sea­ son with a 2-1 win over the visiting Saxons in Battle Creek Wednesday, Oct. 8. TJ Ruble scored twice for the Beavers, putting his team up 1-0 in the 32nd minute of play and then putting in the game winner with 11 minutes to go in the second half. The Beavers led 1-0 at the half. Hastings evened the match at 1-1 67 seconds into the second half on a goal by Hugo Zeichradt. The Beavers were set to face .r r* 1 1 . I ) I I 1 Lc' ± f 'LL/t 4=1 -la iAfuii3iini« I Lj j I I .4^ r. I 1 i - T.x« h! aQ3IB£ S‘ 1 j 4 I lb . ; fi iQB P 4 ) iMkui.iib7/(^i<r 1 I ’• ♦£ Jirdji /f -d! > 1 '1 • i-1 ir MAiOI .0 *** i » f»3- T’ J f ur *ri' d: I f I rr J-I (' ., -fir* ■ 9 & / sr^f r ' iJW I ■fF-"'' 1 i - '. .4ln t-* i > *3 ( j . u > A 1 r 4 If f « /vf’- * ’•j t€l 4 It t t ■ J Zb•*• • i 1 Thornapple Kellogg senior Peyton Foreman heads towards the goal as he goes by Marshall’s Jaxon Weitting in the midfield during the second half of their MHSAA Division 2 District opener Thursday. Oct. 9, inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. The RedHawks took a 2-1 win over the Trojans. * *A < ur; . A k r U( A t* IBU ■>*■-■ L. 2 ''4 z MASTIKGS^ < M r R •> * t I • *■ 3- 1 • 1** l> t. 1 f-** 1 I '^■sr 4^ ? A 1 « t 4 * A- X ¥ I' 1 1 M * & * «w» bn M. 5 I / 4»-ir -sV; :.^i -■^ t Hastings’ Hugo Zeichhardt {7} is greeted by teammates Pau Crespo, left and Taylin Wierenga after his goal in the opening minute of the second half Oct. 8 at Harper Creek High School. Photos by John Hendler. HOPE TOWNSHIP iARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I I _ r I i f. ?, *» X-:> i t V 1 ssD^ I J hl ) 'iHir ^1 16 > 2.2^^^ 1^- Mi? <5 4 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: £;f Waii.iir'* sMntk-Me i,._ _ •Av- •1 I > i » I •X • « r 1 ' ■'! »»' *> r* w b / ........... . c • 9^^ * % •> » l'< IJ X 4|I * I * « *1 x t *i 4 I* f ® \J F i • -K « V >4 •? • a u I I f I VJ.’ .^x If fex I * p ' 1fl *** # fl 1 1 * k I I /I k » "iO Wr K IX " 6 t r*’ Si t t <c <; 9- ■“« A I '»> *11^ Hastings’ Reece Laws looks to send the ball down field during the first half of the Saxons’ MHSAA Division 2 District opener at Harper Creek High School Wednesday. Oct. 8. Hope Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP Deborah Jackson, Clerk 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetwp.com w A t *• zs / field. Dakin collected a ball at midfield and carried to the top of the Viking 18. He cut a bit to his right and then ripped a shot back to the left through three Lakewood defenders that found its mark. The two teams went to overtime 1-1. Dakin assisted Stirton on the Raiders’ overtime goal with just under three minutes to go in the first of two ten-min­ ute overtime periods. Stirton perfectly timed a run to get behind the deepest two Lakewood defenders on a chip into the box by Dakin. His pass bounded up once towards the far post and Stirton hit a left-footed shot over Frizzell and just under the cross bar to put his team into the lead. Lakewood put some pressure on in the second ten-minute overtime peri­ od. Merritt headed a long free kick on frame, but the Raider keeper was able to knock it away early on. There was some heavy pressure late with the Vikings in desperation mode, but it was to no avail. The Vikings end the season with a 6-12-1 overall record. The Raiders also took a one-goal win over the Vikings in their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division match this fall. Portland’s season has come to an end now too. The Raiders were beaten 8-0 by the district’s top seed, NorthPointe Christian, in the district semifinals host­ ed by NorthPointe Christian Tuesday. The host Mustangs will take on West Michigan Aviation Academy in their MHSAA Division 3 District Final this evening, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. J ■Tj 'X/- *lb.. . ■■ ;-,<a ■ I '■ I y.'.s; p ' ;■' I j ’ « 4 t 1 L>^* u qo J. fr-B—-- JteTm w u a «* n I ^♦1 IA < V 4 mA* ) ©1301 1 • i I ii • 1 •1 >*1 1 I I >• 1 I I 3. •* I ’.-'b; J A J A a 'I .*bt 1.« I I Aj J 1 had!' t Mw: I )• k'O'J 1 J r * *<^ I* .4. 1 rj .• V I « ••i n tl. . I I /1 T .•x. I L l«l I 1 C.J * f ' 1 I SL <K "U • • -<4 * » •’n Jk.'- I 11*^ / ,* "ih ’’.I A • t J i k 5 t 46* Ito 1b 1 rp t t I « i I 1l jiK’ >AJ •j. ^3^ 1 ••s J ..J .'1 J b I I T t * ir n * « ) •» * ) I r 1 i 1 1 I I 4 4 . 1 » I i • r I I'J! I j_ » I I f. q k *1 ’« b: b fe 1. irr. n n •l I !i r 2 1 . I J ' k 4 % . •«! h. ' ‘let i t t; *1 I '»• ■7' » I •. s 1 A I I B V -R* ■*' ( ■ w T '■ ■ ■ I J v s ^1. V > ! ’f, I 1 ■I ■'■ .>r- t I I* 3 I I f Is ’ jr < <r I Wb. ■ 4 J I i •• rc ■ ■ X .-'^ I A I J J 1 * iQ/ K ♦ ♦ I fl ' i.'- I Raiders rally for overtime win over Vikings in D3 district opener Portland senior striker Sawyer Dakin scored a goal late in regulation and then assisted on the game-winner in overtime as the Raiders knocked off Lakewood 2-1 in their MHSAA Division 3 District opener Thursday, Oct. 9, at Portland High School. Lakewood led the match for about 49 of the 80 minutes after Connor Merritt scored on a penalty kick with 16:32 to play in the first half. The Vikings got a long throw in from right to left from Evan Matthews deep into the Raider box, and the ball bounded up and off a Portland defender’s arm for a handball that earned the Vikings the PK. Merritt calmly shot the ball into the right side of the net. Portland had its fair share of chances to tie things up. Seniors midfielder Ben Stirton stood in the surrender cobra pose, with his hands on his head and his elbows out, above the Viking box with 17 and a half minutes to go in the game and his team still trailing 1-0. The Vikings looped a clearance attempt right to the top of the 18-yard box and Stirton curled a shot from there that glanced of the left post and out. Viking goalkeeper Levi Frizzell made a diving save on a shot from Stirton cut­ ting across the top of the box from right to left moments later. The Raiders got their equalizer with just over seven minutes left in regulation on a quick charge out of their half of the J , < I 1 ' Brett Bremer Sports Editor '?a *4^ I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing, a property owner or any person having in interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. J I s r ■ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that after the public hearing, the Township Board may confirm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide by resolution for payment of special assessments with interest; may provide by resolution for payment of special ^assessments in full before a date certain; and may provide by resolution for such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to special assessment for aquatic plant control projects. T * K I. Ab 99 4 jg^^aaeii I 1 I iTR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the Wall Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 2025-1 benefited by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan. The project cost is $150,000, which is the amount to be collected by special assessment, less any costs that will be off-set by carry over of surplus funds from the expiring special assessment district. The amount assessed against each property in the district will be $70 per year for front lots and $30 per year for back lots. If extra funds are available at the end of the term of the special assessment, the Township Board reserves the right to levy an assessment of a lesser amount in the final year or to authorize the carry-over of surplus funds to a new special assessment district. The term of the special assessment will be five years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive. ■JC. I 1 1 * .3 . 1 Ils' p 4 P ! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIST. 2025-1 Si’ f , <■ •l - T-' U W- IB J PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment in writing, or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, and in that event, appearance at the public hearing shall not be required. »'- J I The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business days of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his/her objections in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. H I l_ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings. 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Thomapple Kellogg isn’t likely catching the undefeated OK Black Conference leaders Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The same goes for Lakewood and most everyone else in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division chasing an undefeated Portland team in the standings. They can all set their sights on a playoff push now' and see how the conference standings shake out in the end. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg are both currently in the middle of the MHSAA Division 3 field of playoff teams. The Saxons are 17th and the Trojans 26th in the playoff point standings in Division 3. The top 32 at the end of the season in each of the MHSAA’s eight divisions qualifies for the state playoffs. Lakewood is just back of the top 32 in Division 5 with the opportunity the next two weeks to make up some ground if the Vikings can score wins over CAAC White rivals Olivet and Ionia. Lakewood goes on the road this week to face their long-time Greater Lansing Activities Conference rivals from Olivet. The Eagles and Vikings made a habit over a decade of GLAC football of battling for conference champion­ ships. The only loss so far this season for the 6-1 Eagles came against the undefeated Portland team that leads the conference. The Saxons go on the road this Friday too to face a 6-1 Coldwater team. Harper Creek is the only team in the 1-8 to beat either the Saxons or Cardinals this fall. The Coldwater team has won four in a row including a 42-7 non-conference victory against Okemos last week. The playoff hopes are a little slimmer for Barry County’s other two varsity football teams, Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg. Lion head coach Mitchell McClintock thinks his guys have a shot at mak­ ing the Division 8 postseason, but the :i — I. J } 1 I 1 J I J I I »( s r Fy .J ,x > I t a I > I I • r Az 7 V •TT- 1 J I I .B r I iI »«4 V r : Ti 1 **• A 1 f I I I r ^■ V' * bs^' '1 kjrtaMa i i k.J0 r J- Af t * J k ) A* (»' J ? ! 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I A Jit ,1 * V « A r♦ » ** I k *4’’ y** ar* 1 Q '>£f . r n 4- t .»F 1 r t I I Zif' <•' Ai 9 out a Ram runners’ legs just shy of the goal-line on fourth down. “Our defense played really, really big in crucial moments,” Smith said. “Mason [Ferris] has been getting better weekly. He had a rough first half and we challenged him at halftime to be bet­ ter and man was he. Sometimes I forget he is only a sophomore still and a kid we have moved a lot to find our best fit. He has done really well there getting better weekly. “Mitchell Swift had a big night. His impact isn’t always easy to see on film, it was huge again this week. Alec Sinkler had a big night, he was respon­ sible for a few big tackles two of which were on the goal-line stand, including the fourth down stop.” Harmon had ten assists and four solo tackles for the Panthers, and Swift and Sinkler had seven assists and three solo tackles apiece. There were still 12 seconds for the Panthers to survive after that stop, and it might be a good thing for them that there weren’t a few more seconds left. Tack was taken down in the end zone on the Panthers’ first snap for a safety. The Rams’ offense then got one 35-yard heave that moved the ball to the DK 30 as time expired. The fourth quarter wasn’t the first time the Panthers had to try and come from behind. Galesburg-Augusta led 14-0 after a couple long touchdown passes in the first half. A 39-yard TD pass from Tack to Offringa got their team within 14-7 by the intermission. The Panthers fought their way to a 28-14 lead with three third-quarter scores. It started with a defensive touch­ down as Tuck picked off a Ram pass in the flat and returned it 69 yards. The extra-point from Gabe Smoczynski tied the game at 14-14 three minutes into the second half. A third down sack by Ferris finished off a three-and-out by the DK defense, and the Panthers got the ball right back in their hands. A big punt return by Keegan Hill had Panthers starting with the football at the Ram 17-yard-line a minute after they’d evened things up. Brett Bremer > h Thursday, October 16, 2025 Playoff push really starts to pick up for varsity squads now J 1 -A THE HASTINGS BANNER i VIEW„^ Group www.HastingsBanner.com Maple Valley squad would certainly have to win its last two ballgames. The Lions face a 4-3 Quincy team at Maple Valley High School this Friday and then will host a crossover foe from the Southwest 10 Conference in week nine of the regular season. Delton Kellogg has an even tougher task than the Lions, as the Panthers go on the road to face a 6-1 Schoolcraft team in Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division play this Friday. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action... Harper Creek 29, Hastings 15 The Beavers have the lead. Harper Creek took over sole posses­ sion of first place in the lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference with a 29-15 win over the Saxon varsity football team inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday. The Beavers (6-1, 4-0 in confer­ ence) shut out the Saxons in the final two quarters after Hastings led 15-14 heading into the halftime, homecoming festivities. “Harper beat us up inside,” Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. “They were big, fast, and disciplined which for us makes things difficult. We made some key mistakes in the second half and that caused us to get behind sched­ ule with the chains. We had a few really i< -MK 9 '4^ •5 kI * w i 11 t < < !•* < k 4. K. Saxon running back Tyler Frazer (36) gets wrapped up by Harper Creek’s DJ Wood (7) during the second half of the homecoming football game in Hastings Friday. Photos by Perry Hardin eventually got a nine-yard TD run from quarterback Tucker Tack to take the lead back. Tack looked bottled up in the backfield, but squirted through a crowd at about the 15-yard line and found a seam to the end zone. A two-point pass to Elijah Ofifinga made it a 36-30 DK lead wi± 3:23 to play. Galesburg-Augusta had a first-and-goal at the DK four-yard-line with 45 seconds to play in the game, and the Panther defense came up huge stopping four Ram runs short of the goal-line. Alec Sinkler made a tackle on a Ram running back at the line of scrimmage for the Panthers on first down. A Ram ball­ carrier was forced out of bounds short of the pylon on a run around the left side on second down. Sinkler pulled down a Ram back inside the one on third down, and then Sinkler sliced in again to take good opportunities and set ourselves up to score in the second half, but we just never converted on any of them.” Camari Hampton had a 27-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and a one-yard TD run with 2:18 to play in the fourth quarter to seal the win for the Beavers who are now 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the 1-8. Hastings is now 5-2 overall and 4-1 in conference. Harper Creek scored first and the two teams traded touchdowns throughout the first half. Hastings got a two-yard TD pass from Tyler Frazer and a 25-yard touchdown pass from Mason Tossava to Spencer Wilkins. A success­ ful two-point conversion run following Frazer’s TD and a Cooper Hokanson extra-point kick had Hastings up by one at the half. Jonah Hamp closed the ballgame with 17 rushes for 99 yards to lead the Hastings’ attack, but the Beavers man­ aged to hold the Saxon rushing attack to 161 yards overall. Tossava was 4-of-6 passing for 48 yards. Hampton rushed 11 times for 87 yards for the Beavers and Nolan Oaks had 12 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown. Harper Creek quarterback Maddox McCarty was 3-of-5 passing for 83 yards and a touchdown. He was inter­ cepted once by the Saxons’ Jack Webb. Caden Pettingill led the Saxons with ten tackles and Wilkins had seven. Coach Murphy was pleased with Wilkins’ play on both sides of the bail, and he said Trapper Reigler and Webb played especially well defensively too. \ See PLAYOFFS on 10 I IF FOOTBALL PLAYOFF LOCAL SIANDINGS w Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Delton Kellogg 5 4 3 2 2 iNTBinni-B ffliunc coNFOtncE HARPER CREEK HASTINGS COLDWATER MARSHALL JACKSON NORTHWEST PARMA WESTERN PENNFIELD Delton Kellogg 36, Galesburg-Augusta 32 The Delton Kellogg varsity football team rallied after a 14-point lead got away in the fourth quarter to score a 36-32 win over visiting GalesburgAugusta in Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division play Friday. The Panthers held a 28-14 lead going into the fourth quarter, fell behind, took the lead back on a Tucker Tack touch­ down, and still needed a goal-line stand to fight off the Rams. “Offensively we stalled a few times and it bit us early, and then again with that lead,” Delton Kellogg head coach Brooks Smith said, “Our defense played well when the offense didn’t and vice versa. Kids made timely plays and that was the difference.” “Tucker had his best night throwing ' the ball I thought. He took what they were giving and took shots when he saw them. Even his interception, he made the right read, the kid just got in his window and made a play. He also is seeing things in the option game well. Plus, he had that huge pick six. I think he was in or responsible for all but one TD.” Tack was had ten rushes for 43 yards and two scores and was 8-of-14 pass­ ing for 146 yards, one touchdown and one interception. After Delton Kellogg took control, Galesburg-Augusta scored twice in the first five and a half minutes of the fourth quarter to move in front 30-28. Delton Kellogg went the other way after the Rams took the lead, and OK Black Grand Rapids Catholic Central East Grand Rapids Northview Thornapple Kellogg Holland Christian Ottawa Hills BK 8 CONFfltBttE L 2 3 4 5 5 Ui J 6 5 6 3 2 2 2 VI 1 5 4 4 0 W Springport 7 5 3 3 4 2 0 vl Union City Stockbridge Reading Quincy Maple Valley Sand Creek L 1 2 1 4 5 5 5 L 0 2 2 3 3 7 L 0 2 4 4 3 5 7 POINTS 49.714 44.857 30.571 17.429 16.143 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 4 4 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 3 4 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE U$ Losses 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 5 4 3 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 3 4 5 f WIU Ain ACWE8 CONFBIflWE WHin Portland Olivet Charlotte Lansing Sexton Lakewood Eaton Rapids Lansing Catholic Ionia 1 4 4 3 1 1 0 SOUTHWESTBUM fflMniG CONFSinCE BUfV w Schoolcraft Lawton Coloma Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta Saugatuck 6 5 3 2 3 2 I ♦ ♦ I 1 L 0 1 3 3 4 6 6 7 L 1 2 4 5 4 5 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 6 5 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 2 3 5 5 5 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 4 3 2 2 1 . 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 I �I ***■ ..fe' ■ < 10 Continued from Page 9 I I 1 I DK took the lead on a nine-yard TD run by back Lasse Lokau with 5:53 to play in the third at 21-14. The Rams’ offense was stymied deep in its end by another Ferris sack on its next possession, and the G-A squad eventually had a pass on fourth-and-sev­ en from its own 20-yard-iine fall incom­ plete. That gave the ball right back to Delton Kellogg in scoring position. Tack plowed into the end zone on a fourth-and-one run a few plays later, and DK led 28-14 with :56 seconds left in the third quarter after starting the period down a touchdown. “We had Elijah Offringa and Keegan Hill come up big in our slot position,” Smith said. “Each had some timely receptions. Running back by committee has kind of been our approach all year and that was true again. Our exchange student Lasse Lokau had a score and Gryffin Harmon had timely runs for first downs.” Offringa closed the game with five receptions for 92 yards. Hill had two catches for 42 yards. The Panthers are now 2-5 overall and 2-2 in the SAC Valley. G-A moves to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in conference. East Grand Rapids 34, Thornapple Kellogg ? t The Trojans at times this fall have been good, they’ve been great, they’ve had heartbreak and heroics. For the first time this season the they just weren’t good enough for an extended period of time. East Grand Rapids took a 24-0 lead over the Thomapple Kellogg var­ sity football team on homecoming night inside Bob White stadium in Middleville Friday and went on to a 34-7 win over the Trojans. Our kids came back in the second half and fought like crazy. They played hard,” TK head coach Jeff Dock said. “I don’t know what the outcome is, but if we play the two halves like that second half and good things happen ... but we sure as heck can’t do what we did in the first half. We laid an egg.” The Trojans started the ballgame <( THE HASTINGS BANNER i VIEW»^ Group receiving the opening kick-off, but didn’t get their first, first down of the football game until the second play of the second quarter. It was the Trojan offense’s only first down of the first half. East Grand Rapids meanwhile scored on each of its four first half posses­ sions. Pioneer senior quarterback Josh McCune completed a pass to senior wide receiver Dylan Buck in the left flat and he raced for a 22-yard touchdown on EGR’s first drive. McCune scored on a six-yard run on the Pioneers’ second possession. Senior wide receiver Tyler Blake had a six-yard TD run. Pioneer junior kicker Will Klein was perfect on his first three extra-point kicks and then drilled a 21-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Thomapple Kellogg mostly righted the ship in the second half putting two steady offensive drives together right away while the defense forced a turn­ over on downs and a punt. Senior back Debo Robinson scored on a 30-yard run at the end of the Trojans’ first drive of the second half to get TK within 24-7 after kicker Mason Chivis’ extra-point. The Trojans’ second drive of the second half started at their own threeyard-line, and made it all the way to the Pioneer 12-yard-line. A 38 yard pass up the left side from quarterback Micah Dock to senior Zach Eldridge was the big gainer on the drive. Things stalled inside the Pioneer 20, and on a fourthand-one play from the EGR 12, the Trojans lost a fumble. The ball on the ground didn’t just end the drive though. Blake, a defensive back on that side of the ball for the Pioneers, scooped the ball off the turf and raced 89 yards for a touchdown. A Pioneer interception on the first play following their kick-off and anoth­ er EGR field goal effectively put the game away. TK head coach Jeff Dock said there weren’t any major adjustments offen­ sively to move the football better in the second half. “We just played,” Dock said. “We did not have a great first half. We didn’t do anything fundamentally. We didn’t run our offense. They are good. Their defense is really good, don’t get me wrong, but we did not execute our offense. “It was fundamentals, like week one HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL CLOVERDALE, WILKINSON, JONES (MUD) LAKES AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIST. 2025-2 1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the Cloverdale, Wilkinson, Jones (Mud) Lakes Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 2025-2 benefited by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall. 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan. The project cost is $300,000, which is the amount to be collected by special assessment The amount assessed against each property in the district will be $340.00 per year for front lots and $110.00 per year for back lots. If extra funds are available at the end of the term of the special assessment, the Township Board reserves the right to levy an assessment of a lesser amount in the final year or to authorize the carry-over of surplus funds to a new special assessment district. The term of the special assessment will be five years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor have further reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Ml on October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections thereto and confirming the roll as submitted or revised or amended. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his/her objections in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment in writing, or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, and in that event, appearance at the public hearing shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that after the public hearing, the Township Board may confirm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended: may provide by resolution for payment of special assessments with interest; may provide by resolution for payment of special assessments in full before a date certain; and may provide by resolution for such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to special assessment for aquatic plant control projects. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing, a property owner or any person having in interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. Hope Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the TownshipClerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP Deborah Jackson, Clerk 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetwp.com ( www.HastingsBanner.com 4' ..I 'A’ « .X* / i?'’ f ■/y.. ’I 4 9 I /> .1 I I .r r J * -y 4 u I J n J * I z * < I 1 ■ 9 f f I nN II Ik F 41 R « f * o'* I “I z. f I > r d ! f Af I a 1 I I w /> » I Thornapple Kellogg’s Camden Peter (front) and Elliott Neff (2) team up to bring down East Grand Rapids running back Zach Caswell while fellow TK defenders Brody Hammer (back left) and Lucas Ploeg (back right) close in on the play Friday. The Pioneers took a 34-7 OK Black Conference win over the host Trojans on homecoming night in Middleville. Photos by Bren Bremer 5* <«tiZ 1 eaA I P' ‘J i A J * i p I f 4 A.i A < I u I s r 1 ' 4 I ! '4 « I I ntf 9 t I ’ V ^9-nnfl tt9<l A t eC 4 .rf ,‘4i , >f i V > a 5 £ I I I ■ ? ^•4 r ■ 9 #?» i|k 3 r* *> • 4 f J A '4 * r a: 0 ' * A i s*< ■ I •f I I p i i ** I f 1 ?♦ If ’1; V A iI I 4 r- A /5I»* s r i; a it 1 <•1 9 a"' ’* 'v^' J;-?' * r •x .•’V I 9 •fj fl «<« w am % < 1 { Thornapple Kellogg junior AJ Dutcher (left) talks things over on the sideline with junior Isaac Fleischmann as time winds down on their team’s 34-7 OK Black Conference loss to visiting East Grand Rapids on homecoming night in Middleville Friday. stuff.” EGR improves to 5-2 overall this sea­ son and 3-1 in the OK Black Conference with the win. TK is now 4-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play. “I guess better now than down the road. We’ve got to learn from it and move on,” Dock said. I Lakewood 21 Lansing Catholic 13 TO: THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: < ■ 4 Thursday, October 16, 2025 PLAYOFFS I •.•^1 ■ The Lakewood varsity football team scored its second Capital Area Activities Conference White Division win of the fall knocking off Lansing Catholic 21-13 on the road. The Vikings (3-4, 2-3 in conference) wiped out a 13-7 Cougar lead with a pair of touchdown runs by quarterback Max Thrun. Thrun closed the ballgame with 165 yards passing. Carter Stewart had 89 yards rushing for the Vikings and scored the game’s first touchdown. Michael Goodemoot was Thrun’s top target with three receptions for 81 yards. Brady Makley had a big 21-yard catch on the opening drive of the football game for the Vikings, but had to be helped off the field as he was hit low as he came down with the ball at the Cougar 22-yard line. The Vikings didn’t let Makley’s efforts go to waste. They finished off the drive a few plays later with Stewart, the third back in an I-formation behind Thrun, rushing through the middle seven yards for a touchdown. Lucas Steward drilled the extra-point for a 7-0 Viking lead about six minutes into the contest. The Viking defense came out firing too with a sack by Bryer Poll for a loss of four on the opening offensive play by the Cougars. That was a temporary set-back for the Cougar offense though. It would end up being a 72-yard scoring drive to open play for the Lansing Catholic offense. The Cougars managed two fourth down conversions and got within 7-6 thanks to an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Isaac Gallegos to slot back Leland VanAlstine. The Vikings blocked the extra-point attempt to hold the lead. The Viking offense put together anoth­ er impressive drive stretching deep into the second quarter, but an illegal pro­ cedure penalty turned a fourth-and-two play into a fourth-and-7 at the Cougar 25, and the Vikings fumbled the ball away while being pulled down well short of the line to gain. The Cougar offense hurried the other way and Gallegos fired a 13-yard TD pass to VanAlstine with 56 seconds to go in the half. The extra-point kick had the Cougars in front by six at the break. t The teams traded punts throughout the third quarter, and the Vikings had a 35-yard field goal by Steward miss its mark early in the fourth quarter. Both teams were plagued by some penalty trouble in the second half. It was the Vikings who finally broke through on the scoreboard. Thrun hit Goodemoot with a pass for one good gain, and then connected with Poll on a fourth-and-seven pass that picked up a first down and moved the ball to the Cougar 14-yard-line. Thrun scored on a six-yard run sweep­ ing to the right to even the game, and Steward pushed the Vikings in front 14-13 with his extra-point kick. The Lakewood defense followed up with a stop, and then Thrun hit another big pass play to Goodemoot to put the Vikings in position to pad their lead. Rolling to his left, Thrun lobbed a pass up for Goodemoot who took it for a 50-yard gain to the Cougar ten-yard-line. Thrun scored on a one-yard run with two and a half minutes to go in the game. A Steward touchdown pushed the Viking lead to eight points. Goodemoot had a team-high seven tackles for the Viking defense, and Brandon Wilkins had five tackles and an interception for the Viking defense. The Cougars pushed into Viking ter­ ritory with their last possession, but Wilkins picked off a fourth down heave with about half a minute to go to seal the win for Lakewood. Lansing Catholic falls to 1-6 overall and 1 -5 in the CAAC White. <* ?ra i ■ 2^ ' i X I. 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(Ct- Stockbridge 20, Maple Valley 13 ' > +• I fl" * The Maple Valley defense picked off three Stockbridge passes and picked up a fumble, but the visiting Panthers rallied for two touchdowns in the final four minutes to pull out a 20-13 Big 8 Conference win at Maple Valley High School. The Lions got a four-yard TD run from Tyrese Robinson El wi^ 94 seconds to go in the first half to lead 7-0 at the break. Stockbridge pulled in front 8-7 in the third quarter on a ten-yard touchdown pass from Noah Sandecki to Grant Howeltt. Maple Valley took the lead back at 13-8 on an eight-yard TD run by quarterback Eli Wright two minutes into the fourth quarter. He rushed around the left side wide receiver Teegen McDonald clearing the way with a block on the outside. The Lion defense had opportunities to close out the Panthers from there, but couldn’t get off the field. Stockbridge stut­ tered as it got close to the Lion end zone with about four minutes to go. A shotgun snap got away from the nine-yard-line on first and goal, but a flurry of unsportsman- 8wV> 1 ? ■'^■41 • I. 1 ,1. '•-I \ Botat-''' ■rr ’•m >’ I s « Ik r 1 V a. J % I , .4 4 J — =-isMikt Zlz’JiGS? T r* 3 ’^e. I. r , ■ ■ tndf tdnpji / '*]V .'UI4 11 *70^' i.F^ 1 ii ■‘.r • t N V df'^ fl a rt ;a V •* 1 I ’T X ^p u w gB;or4T ipi) k uio.M « I ti n? Hv **» ^*4 t fd b!' I. t. *-rLu4 id i ;v> P fcL.' *.t fji 19 I p I I * I I ij ■f J k A r:,7 4 A * iW Jk r; I r vr ' ’? *II( \ I V - X <T S A. I L 4 OI’J *• 11 I f! I' f k .>t I* t -J. kA. • •ti.j ’..X 4^.^. . I tv I. ' I •■y k i ■ * "v" ' * 1 ’J A'. »».. v:4 1i Mi. M s.'Tjr'ti . ;-nt -Tb . n* j ns SI r ■*«*s * w, - ■— as^B^^terSSs^'jSW < & 4a jB §9 i-'jO ‘^t'l (I U i53 4 See PLAYOFFS on 11 J >’ �X — r s <• r I r i L t Vi* • * 1 C tr^xx I D i t 1 k 3 2»«<!.> I R I I Pennfield bested the Hastings varsity girls’ volleyball team in three sets in Interstate-8 Athletic Conference action at Hastings High School Wednesday, Oct. 8. The Panthers took a 25-11, 25-16, 25-19 win to improve their conference record to 2-3 this fall. Hastings is now 0-4 in conference play. It was the Saxons’ annual Pink Out game. The Saxons are still working on 1 ■'4> & t •'A I n 4 J Q; e hl k <1 J. 7t. I X- r lii 0 1 ‘V Vi 1 reaching their goal of raising SI,500 for the Sid-Out Foundation’s Dig Pink initia­ tive this season. “When you donate to our campaign. you’re directly funding ±e Side-Out Research Program for patients with met­ astatic breast cancer - the most advanced form of the disease and, sadly, the area that receives the least research funding,” reads the Saxon fundraising page at giving.side-out.oig/campaigns/22049. “These are our mothers, sisters, friends. Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 i to < Mil Am ikiu \L Brett Bremer Sports Editor I I. t I '■J Wr 1 r . I Xi f 'W <4 - i. ' .ij •V * I * y i *, V ** V- V % I * «« i * i F 4 X c- 'K k A * n» < . k. * * ■«? I % A I. b I « tV V > r *u ,1 •j;.' k » . % J ? ** i... I ■ fc; W0 ?n>- ■ The Saxons Olivia Friddle (9) turns her back to the net to pass a ball against Pennfield Wednesday, Oct. 8, during their team’s Interstate-8 Athletic Conference match at Hastings High School. Photos by Perry Hardin n I 9 t Hastings’ Gabby Juskewicz (2) reaches for a high set pass to the right pin and sends it down the line against Pennfield Wednesday, Oct. 8 I % > 41 4 f 'g t gpnifBtr* u.' 1 Aj and neighbors battling the toughest form of breast cancer. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps give them hope through innovative treatments that could extend and improve their lives.” Hastings was slated to return to confer­ ence play at Coldwater Wednesday, Oct. 15, and will close out the 1-8 season at home against Marshall Oct. 21. The Hastings girls are slated to be a part of the TK Quad in Middleville this afternoon, Oct. 16. J i .1’ f I •1 I b J* -i 1 * •> :» '■ s f > ' I i* J I ■ Brett Bremer Sports Editor <411 ■1 * < Archbold leads Lakewood ladies at uber tough Division 3 Regional « t I* I mnhtHb. r jf/Uii/fbUD IT ) Senior Galatea Archbold had a top20 finish to lead the Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team at its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional at Pigeon Creek in West Olivet Wednesday. Archbold shot score of 96 strokes at the 14-team tournament where the top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams qualified for the Oct. 17-18 state finals. it was a top-heavy regional with three of the top four ranked teams in the state in Division 3 among the 14 teams. Those three teams finished 1 -2-3 with top­ ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central winning the regional championship with a score of 325. Fourth-ranked South Christian was the day’s runner-up with a 347 and second-ranked Grand Rapids Christian placed third with a score of 358. Grand Rapids West Catholic was the tstr' MV it’ J |r/ •1 I 'i I l/,s fei.:^ 'ii I A' 3 ! • !?r t> r ly. •• 1 u -”147? r{t» * "//. 7 -- il ■ ' i I « •» Th- I<«s* 1 iif/. •I I I f , ; ■ 1 1 ‘ / /,„i I . JI I I i' J ' • I’ ■ / hl' ' i . • G, . I4 <I ♦ ft' r Ik Mt I 1 i• I • .* Uk - < Qi‘cnni'i [ I j i - .:i J a i I I J 1 I I n i A I I I -*u i tr.v / t’r • 14 I ’I ’ i r r- I? f I I first team on the outside looking in at the state qualifiers. The Falcons turned in a score of 379 ahead of Holland Christian with a 388. The Vikings familiar Capital Area Activities Conference White Division foes from Portland were the top public school at the regional placing sixth with a score of 411. Unity Christian was seventh with a score of 413 ahead of South Haven 416, Ionia 426, Lakewood 450, Allendale 454, Hamilton 469, Hopkins 485 and Allegan NTS. Junior Grace Grosshans had the second-best score of the day for the Lakewood team with a total of 114. Her round was highlighted by a birdie on the 304-yard, par-4 number six late in the day. Sophomore Whitley Wolf shot a 116 for the Vikings and senior Liz Markwart scored a 124. Ionia junior Lila Redder was fourth overall and was tops in the race to be 1 Ct^ .^. ’ ft. r 1' "» PLAYOFFS • ► t . 4 I - Continued from Page 10 I. r I t ■i, ,*4 4P jJlJOft I like conduct penalties after the play result­ ed in the Panthers losing one yard instead of 15. Maple Valley managed a sack on second down, to move the Panthers back to the 18-yard-line. On third and goal, the Panthers went in front for good on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Sandecki to Jayson Conant with 3:09 to go. The Lion secondary lost him as he crossed the field from right to left, and he was all alone on the left side of the end zone when Conant hit him with the pass. A two-point pass was incomplete, making it a 14-13 Panther lead at the time. The Lion offense couldn’t get much together on its ensuing possession. A couple deep shots up the right side by Wright fell incomplete, and on fourth down from his own 20 Wright was hit as he threw and the pass was picked off by Stockbridge’s Terrence Cordero. The Panthers took over with 2:07 to go at the Lion 14-yard-line. They bumped their lead to seven points with a five-yard touchdown run by Brandon Hamlett with 1:53 to go. The extra-point was no good following the TD. There was still hope for the Lions, down one score. McDonald boosted that hope returning the ensuing kickoff across mid­ field to the Panther 44-yard-line, but the Lion offense was unable to advance the ball from there. “We made a couple big mistakes in pass defense,” Lion head coach Mitchell McClintock said. “One to close the half and one to close the game, which proved to be major difference makers. Our early fumble inside the ten-yard-line really off­ set the momentum we were gaining. Stockbridge outgained the Lion offense 282 yards to 150 overall on the night, but the four turnovers kept the Panthers from lighting up the scoreboard. Wright led the Lions in rushing with seven car­ ries for 42 yards. Dayton Hillard had 13 carries for 35 yards. Wright was 7-of-18 passing for 49 yards. He was intercepted once. Teegen McDonald was his top target with four ’jnin!;! '■1 I r r I 1 1 f '.'' I f- » ' :j't| t • gW' .v** f 4 t* • »• I ' . .» • * I J nco2 bn i ins:: I'I I Jr I HG I 1 t. !* I I ► ‘•*» f < I ! 1 I f r ] . t t^WrMr fu I’ • *v -• i 5? '.^ it •a I J i; - b■ ■ -erf*’ ; I V J I 1 • t •iJr » / V) f -4'-« i* 11 •< 'c 1 ■! r.> f* • I a < ’J**?**V ' iv 40‘ -a". I &«■— i LA*? ri 0; I' r p r i Sfutl T' > r.' -- •A * r’ 1 > . ZB** 4 k 4! -J . / I r r./ I J J 4 l/l y J I a k't At •V*? S( i •’-3- ( f J i!' V'-' r > ' * I '•.Z I J 1^1 I * I I <' 4 A 4 <iflpr A k I i A/’/'.'., * . • I 11 1 r*/'* ( .n 1 I t .•* I ' I X*’' ’1 .. 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McClintock said sophomore defen­ sive ends Meyers and Cayden Miller really stood out. “They did a really good job against the run and kept us in it. “Number two for Stockbridge [Sandecki] was an impressive player. I would say the top player in the Big 8 conference. He made a lot of plays at comer as well, along with QB.” The Lions fall to 2-5 overall this season with the loss and 1-4 in Big 8 Conference play. “Definitely gut check time for our team and they are being challenged to be disciplined and stay together as we feel we still have an outside chance at qualifying for playoffs,” McClintock said. “Gotta win out.” Stockbridge upped its record to 3-4 overall and 3-2 in conference with the win. STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Trust In the matter of: The Kay Faunce Living Trust, dated June 22,2020. TO ALL CREDITORS: <k J member on active duty, if your period of active duty » telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Kay Faunce, who lived at 270 South Maple Street, Freeport, Michigan 49325, died on September 5, 2025, leaving a certain trust under the name of Kay Faunce Living Trust, dated June 22, 2020, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and SueAnn Brownell was named as Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’ death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to SueAnn Brownell, the named Successor Trustee, at Tripp, Tagg & Storrs, Attorneys at Law, 202 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 8, 2025 check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 6, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell M. Peasley, a married man joined by spouse, Teresa N. Peasley, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Village Capital & Investment LLC, its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2021 and recorded February 10, 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-001725 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said Nathan E.Tagg (P68994) 202 South Broadway mortgage is now held by Planet Home Lending, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date Hastings, Ml 49058 hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Six (269) 948-2900 Hundred Eighty-Six and 35/100 Dollars ($102,686.35). SueAnn Brownell 296 St. Johns Street, Freeport, Ml 49325 Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided,' notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bel 269-953-0402 foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust some part of them, at public venue at the place of STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 6,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest %, of Section 25, In the Matter of John W. Allerding and Nellie M. Allerding Trust. Date of birth: January 29,1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Nellie M. Allerding, surviving Trustee, died August 6, 2025, leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Jerry Woltz, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. In the Matter of Albert G. Krank and Kathleen R. Krank Trust. Date of Birth: September 4, 1934. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Kathleen R. Krank, surviving Trustee, died August 31, 2025, leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Laurie K. Wyman, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date Date: October 16, 2025 Date: October 2, 2025 of such sale. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 25, distant North 00“16’09" East 931.62 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section 25; thence North 00°16'09” East 220.00 feet along said West Section line; thence North 88°38’54" East 650.32 feet, thence South 00’41’2r West 220.05 feet; thence South 88^38’54” West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. 8797 S Clark Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-1921 Jerry Woltz c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Laurie K. Wyman c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 9,2025 File No. 25-012465 Firm Name: Ortans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 W4st Big Beaver Road. Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 k1Q-Q9)f1Q-3Ql H h s Attention homeowner: If you are a military service attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the i I’ NOTICE been ordered to active duty, please contact the I ’ Freshman second singles player Parker Sylvestre won his way into the semifinals and Thomapple Kellogg got opening round victories at five other flights at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional in Holland Wednesday, Oct. 8. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ tennis team finished in tie for fourth at the regional tournament. Sylvestre was the third seed at second singles. He opened his day with a quarterfinal win over Zeeland East junior Daniel Steenwyk by the scores of 6-1, 6-3. Second-seededConner VanDrunnen from East Grand Rapids bested Sylvestre 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinal round. TK first singles player Franklin Wilkinson, the 2025 OK Gold Conference champion, saw his senior season end with a tough loss to fourth-seeded Floyd Webb from Holland at their flight. Webb pulled out a 6-4, 7-5 win over Wilkinson. Trojan sophomore Max Lepper at third singles and senior Mark Gielincki at fourth singles both won opening round matches in straight sets before falling to seeded players in the quarterfinals. TK had the same results at first, sec­ ond and third doubles. Juniors Samuel Teachout and Layne Schilthroat pulled out a 7-6(5), 6-0 win over Holland’s top dou­ bles team before falling to the first-seeded duo at their flight from Holland Christian. At second doubles, TK sophomore Graham Eden and Gideon Scott scored an opening round win over Wayland. At third doubles, TK junior Aiden Riffel and senior Luke Archer scored a close 6-4, 7-5 victory over a team from Hamilton. Holland Christian won the regional championship with 28 points. South Christian was second with 17 ahead of Unity Christian 15, East Grand Rapids 15, Zeeland East 11, Thomapple Kellogg 7, Grand Rapids Christian 7, Otsego 3, Hamilton 2, Holland 2 and Wayland 2. First singles was the only flight that the Holland Christian boys did not win. East Grand Rapids’ Andrew Owings took three-straight set victories to take the first singles title. He defeated Unity Christian’s Edmundo Berain Saucedo 7-5, 6-3 in the championship round. The top four teams all qualified for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys’ Tennis Finals that will be held at the Midland Tennis Center Oct. 24-25. has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have I I one of the three individual state qualifi­ ers from the event. She shot an 82. West Catholic’s Sarah Chen shot an 84 and Holland Christian’s Annika Kruithof shot an 87 to both also qualify for the state finals. Grand rapids Christian senior Lillian O’Grady was the day’s individual cham­ pion with a score of 72 strokes. Catholic Central won the regional title powered by a 74 from senior Margaret Deimel, an 81 from senior Kelsey Preston and an 82 from senior Sofia Piccione. The fourth score for the Cougars was an 88 from senior Mary Irwin. 'South Christian was paced by senior Anna Marcusse who shot an 83 to fin­ ish sixth individually. All five South Christian golfers were among the day’s top 14 overall. The MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Finals will be held at Forest Akers West on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. J I 1 nr ♦ ♦ I V 11 ,1 I 11 TK tennis gets wins at six flights at Division 3 regional tournament <s r . Thursday, October 16, 2025 VIEW«.^g roup Pennfield gets by Hastings in three at annual Saxon Dig Pink Rally Vi I THE HASTINGS BAHMER www.HastingsBanner.com I �t A 1 12 Thursday, October 16, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW»^g roup wwwHastingsBannercom r I » I 1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on October 23, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Deirdre Hill, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors! and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Rocket Mortgage. LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans. LLC Date of Mortgage: November 24.2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 2. 2020 Amount claimed due on dale of notice: $191,161.45 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 14, Misty Ridge, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 30. Common street address (if any): 616 Misty Ridge Dr, Middleville, MI 49333-8395 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: September 25, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 1 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1572808 (09-25)(10-16) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on November 6, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 12, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,659.91 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: A parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 178 W Broadway St, Woodland, Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 9, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 I1573S67 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR 707 AND 805 SOUTH JEFFERSON The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral com­ ments from the public regarding the request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review from St. Rose of Lima Church for construc­ tion of an administration building and olTstreet parking lots at 707 and 805 S. Jefferson Sreet, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday November 3,2025, in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Please check the City of Hastings website at www.hastingsmi.gov or contact City Hall at 269-945-2468 for details. All interested citizens are encouraged to at­ tend and to submit comments. A copy of the plans and additional back­ ground materials are available for public in­ spection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Communi­ ty Development Director, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director at 269-945-2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days’ notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin, City Clerk SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part jof them, at a public auction sale to the ihighest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on October 23, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s); Rex R. Risner and Lauren Risner, husband and wife Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: July 29, 2019 Recorded on August 7, 2019, in Document No. 2019-007405, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 20242 Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Three Hundred Seventy Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 89/100 Dollars ($370,450.89) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Parcel E: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as; Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 17; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes 22 seconds East 1317.14 feet along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 to the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 996.13 feet along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of said Section 17 to the place beginning of this description: thence continuing North 89 degrees 16 minutes 01 second East 335.49 feet along said North line to the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds West 1315.41 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 95.00 feet along the South line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 338 feet parallel with the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 17; thence South 89 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds West 70.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East 180.00 feet; thence North 11 degrees 56 minutes 23 seconds West 813.02 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress described as: the South 135.00 feet of the East 95.0 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5078 Harvest Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust. Series 2024-2 Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1572957 (09-25)(10-16) Muday and Jones PR as DK boys jump to fourth at SAC jamboree Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team continued its climb up the Southwestern Athletic Conference standings. The Panthers were sixth at the first confer­ ence jamboree, fifth at the second and moved up to fourth when they played host to the third conference jamboree Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Gilmore Car Museum. Saugatuck won the day’s boys’ race with 35 points ahead of Black River 64, Schoolcraft 122, Delton Kellogg 143, Gobles 152, Hackett Catholic Prep 155, Constantine 218, Fennville 221, Watervliet 224 and Martin 229 in the top ten. The Panthers were sparked in part by per­ sonal record runs from senior Nick Muday and sophomore Ayden Jones. Junior Landon Madden paced the DK team with a 16th-p;ace time of 17 minutes 37.32 seconds. Muday wasn’t too far behind with a 20th-place mark of 18:04.62. Muday’s run was about 25 seconds better than his previous season best this fall and 2.5 seconds faster than his previous PR from regionals in 2024. DK sophomore Joseph McCoy placed 35th in 19:01.49 and sophomore teammate Jace Hilton was 37th in 19:09.19. Jones was the Panthers’ fifth scorer with a 54th-place time of 19:35.15. Jones cut 22.2 seconds from his previous PR. He came into October having not yet finished a race in less than 21 minutes. Hackett Catholic Prep senior Marek Butkiewicz won the boys’ race in 15:53.37. Black River junior Jonas Ballard was second in 16:27.56, Saugatuck junior Marcus Silva third in 16:43.60 and Coloma junior Xavier f;r * / ‘p ' * Pompey set his PR at 16:56.69 to place fourth. The Delton Kellogg girls* team got a PR too, from junior Riley Perley who hit the fin­ ish line 63rd in 24:47.62. The DK girls had just four finishers, so they did not earn a team score. Senior EHi Timmennan led the way for the DK group with a 53rd-place time of 24:06.04. DK also had junior Makayla Lutz 85th in 27”05.75 and freshman Olivia Vincent 92nd in 28:43.72. Gobles junior Libby Smith was the individ­ ual champ on the day with a time of 18:26.52 and Fennville junior Isabelle Sliter was the runner-up in 19:24.52. Saugatuck won the girls’ meet with 57 points ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 65, Martin 94, Gobles 94, Bridgman 140, Watervliet 154, Black River 198, Fennville 218, South Haven 236 and Constantine 237 in the top ten. The DK teams were back in action at the Heritage Christian Academy Meet Tuesday. There were a group of ei^t teams, but only one girls* team and three boys’ teams had enough runners to earn team scores. The Delton Kellogg boys took a championship with 16 points ahead of Algoma Christian 54 and Colon 67. The DK boys* team had six guys finish in the top ten. Madden won the race in 17:46.44. Delton also had Muday second, McCoy third, Hilton fifth, freshman Malachi Allersma sev­ enth and Jones ninth. The DK girls’ team had three in the lop ten with Timmerman fifth, Perley seven, and junior Evelynn Coumeya eighth. Algoma Christian was the only girls’ team to earn a team score. .(J p L’’ A r J ' H B fc J. -;U ' b r * wsih .cVihiij’ iT’j . iN I.i'j'] j I «* ' 'ri II fl “I TM' Al am • UJ 1 Ml} I 13 •• 1 < Ji ml’ JI nr im -1 3- OBf' .0^ p ifiT ■ ( ( IJ UHj ' -fOi bd 4' SU ) )0fcl iUli i I r , > ( ru f n I tiBJ iH J no*. I W I i i -'Uir’juj 1 ' - ii. I -r ; ! irut/ f|f.i I U • / 'r- jii nr Ji I f 0 , I r I 'j3i not ♦ I j' J I» amraC JIM 1 .e Ic X • Ji ■■ Ijii, 1 V' I 1 f-rf J I I I I : il jf;' ; r r oei f 1 11-,. tb I / -’ c r •• J M -H z V 1 ■ G -TS; 'I < J J I I i iT.id' ! ill ■ ‘tt i iti >' UiHI i IH'- J J I 1 Yarger improves diving record again in DK/Hastings swim team win Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team helped raise hundreds of dollars for cancer awareness and also got a win Thursday, Oct. 9. The DK/Hastings girls held their annual Cancer Awareness meet with Wayland and Grand Rapids Union at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool. The Wildcats took a yictoiy over the DK/Hastings girls in their dual, but the DK/Hastings girls bested Union in their matcK-up. The DK/Hastings team had Aubrey Yarger win the diving competition with a score of 295.15 points on a great night of diving with all three competitors scor­ ing over 200 points. Wayland’s Ariana Longstreet was second with 234.00 points and Union’s Taniya Ott third 'with 210.95. Yarger’s score improved her own personal, team and pool records at the CERC for a six-dive competition. Annabelle Kuck also had a win in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 1 min­ ute 9.79 seconds. Those wins were good for the first place points in both the dual with Wayland and with Union for the DK/ Hastings girls. The DK/Hastings team also had seven other victories in the dual with Union 1 t1 I ' . . : I 1 k i I I including in a pair of relays. The DK/Hastings team of Lily Randall, Kassidy Peake, Kuck and Yarger won the 200-yard medley relay in the dual with the Red Hawks thanks to a time of 2:20.36. The DK/Hastings 200-yard free- ' Style relay team of Kuck, Yarger, Randall and Petra Foster won in 1:57.99. Foster added winning times of 2:28.43 in the 200-yard freestyle and 6:44.85 in the 500-yard freestyle. Randall won the 50-yard freestyle in 27.50 and the 100-yard freestyle in 1:01.34. Kuck took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:56.56. Harper Creek came to Hastings for an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference and Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference dual Tuesday and scored a 118-51 win over ±e DK/ Hastings girls. Randall took the 50-yard freestyleili that one with a time of 28.28 seconds. Yarger won the diving competition with a score of 244.65 and teammate Jillian Brandli was second wi± 149.90 points. The DK/Hastings girls were also cred­ ited with the win in the 400-yard free­ style relay as the team of Brandli, Shiloh Crandall, Jayda Villarreal and Peake finished in 5:42.88. «(> 9 J ) j 1 I I i W; r ? luz •* Ir 1 5 ,5f^4'v ’S >' «L* L .< .. r •II I • I * i' J • I c ■? I ■t 11 I r ’ a t 4 * •• r' J-/-I I. J; ;1 X ' I ( t' • •f“ . .I . J i jfflh r f t• •V .. I J ?• I * I I 1 ij I r 1 J J Pa 4 * Tx .H- ( I 1 I IDOr , I 11 I i Tin rjL I’ < ] • ’ I I f ! at L ■ i I 1 1 i’' I / r fl b 0 .. 211 "r I z< il s 1 d I « I .‘t Q C I ! G /fl. !1 iiODOL r 4 t ,1 If * : -r I' I tf; c I 1 ? MI c 41 b- frpoelK 1 L. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg var­ sity girls’ golf teams closed out their season Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional Tournament at Island Hills Golf Course in Centreville. The top three teams and top three individuals not on those teams at the regional earned spots in the Oct. 17-18 state finals, and it was quite a battle for those top spots with four of the top ten teams in the state in Division 2 among the 13 teams competing at Island Hills. The No. 3 Forest Hills Central girls beat out STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30216-DE Hon. William Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Richard Victor Bassett 11, deceased. Date of birth: 09/18/1955. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Richard Victor Bassett II, died 03/30/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Shawn Kimbrue c/o Matthew T. Zwart, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 10/16/2025 Matthew T. Zwart P86022 151 S. Rose Street. Suite 900 Kalamazoo, Mt 49007 269-381-8844 Shawn Kimbrue 3050 Osborne Road Delton, Ml 49046 269-720-4818 No. 4 Lowell for the regional championship 340 strokes to 348 at the top of the standings and a St. Joseph team ranked eighth in the state placed third with a score of 356. The seventh ranked Gull Lake Blue Devils were f fth on the day, finishing behind the Plainwell girls too. Plainwell put up a score of 368 to Gull Lake’s 377. Plainwell and Gull Lake each had one of the three individual state qualifiers from the tournament. Plainwell junior Ayla Jaeger was the individual regional champion with a score of 76. East Grand Rapids got an 85 from Elizabeth Stein and Gull Lake’s Allison Vanhuysen shot an 88. The Thomapple Kellogg girls were eighth overall. And the Saxons placed ninth. Sophomore Lilli Edger was 20th overall to lead the Saxon team. She put up a score of 95 which left her seven strokes of that last state qualifier. Senior teammate Sophia Greenfield was 22nd with a score of 97. The Hastings team also got a 111 from soph­ omore Ryann-Lynn Cole and 117s from senior, Ellie Cousins and junior Rylee Bumham. Junior Vivian Hansson led the way for the Thomapple Kellogg ladies with a score of 101 that put her 30th individually. The top four for the Trojan team on the day also included a 103 from junior Katie Chase, a 105 from junior Sydney Martin and a 109 from junior Jordan l4ice. Forest Hills Central had three of the top eight scorers for the day. Sophomore Alivia Offer led the Rangers with a score of 79 that had her in a tie for second place overall with Lowell’s leader, senior Elyse Veldman. 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The dinner, which starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, will be followed by a presentation and question-and-answer period from Robin Mather, author of “The Feast Nearby.” Mather wrote “The Feast Nearby” while living in Barry County. Mather’s book tells how she was able to eat locally on a $40 per week budget while living in Barry County. Her presentation will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed by dessert and conversation at 8 p.m. PCCI Executive Director Virginia Bolshakova said next week’s dinner and presentation is part of the Institute’s effort to promote local agriculture. “For the Institute in this new era, we have a lot of new peo­ ple here. Agriculture was always part of Bill Pierce’s original vision (for the Institute), that agriculture would always be part of it,” Bolshakova said. “I hope that this initiative, and the launching of this new farm-to-table series, will be something that helps us move toward realizing Bill’s dream to preserve the wetlands, forests, prairies and agriculture here in the region.” Bolshakova said making The Feast of Home a reality was a group effort. “The Feast of Home: Barry County is sort of this baby that’s been incubating with friends throughout the communi­ ty,” Bolshakova said. She thanked Julie Dahl from Michigan Agriculture Advancement and Catherine Getty from B. Healthy s "any' County for helping the idea come to fruition. Institute staff are planning another installment in The Feast of Home series next month, Nov. 19, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Bolshakova said she hopes the two installments will be the first of many to come. “Part of (Mather’s) book, too, reading it, you’ll see names like Otto’s Turkey Farm, or MOO-ville, or some of these fam­ I I 5^^ L r al r > e V B I /t I i k• •r / / Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, in partnership with B. Healthy Barry County and Michigan Agriculture Advancement, is bringing local food to the table at next week’s inaugural Feast of Home; Barry County. Here, PCCI chef Melissa Baker (left) stands with local farmer Mattie Jennings. Jennings' potatoes are one of many Barry County-grown ingredients being featured in next week’s dinner. Courtesy photo ily farms that have been around for generations — and others that have been around for less time,” Bolshakova said. “It real­ ly speaks to, 1 think, the wealth that we have in food here.” Bolshakova said she and Institute staff met with Ma±er a few months ago. “She’s lived a lot of places writing, traveling, etc. And she said Barry County is one of the only places she’s ever lived where you can actually eat seasonably and locally all yearround. That’s pretty unique, and I don’t know if we always • r I I 1 ' 55 A. t ' I »»i.W I« I 4. a « < « 1 X♦ J* MI iaB!& • ► f H ■I a iolQisMh^ BBLSOSBik 1 I » r Iff ■ • ' > A -•* w ♦ rp « ...5 t: I. HtSESI r * nft ■» z 4 > <»r. & t * & ft T 1 «* ■ * - I I f I « 4k s 'll ■.' 4 M i * * t « * A ! X Al «► *» > fk ■* f > ’ p' Y ' 9 * I i * A 4 ■ ■> r-' T > J ▼ : J/ I Ac V i s.-* t JW ft I I iiw» ’ Li, L^f BIG r SAV c. ON SNOW BLOW I f <!’ I J Up to $300 off on select Toro Snowblowers! 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Several local food producers will be featured during next week’s dinner, including Otto’s Turkey Farm, Jennings Family Farm, McKeown Brothers, Schuler Farms, the Mitten Roots Farm and more. Wine is being sourced from Glass Creek Winery and beer from Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro, Even the bread is coming locally, from Delton’s The Local Grind. There’s a lot of rich food here in Barry County. \^^en you start to pull all the pieces together, you think, ‘Wow, we can really do this. We can eat seasonally and locally here,*” Bolshakova said. “I hope that is sparks a lot of good conver­ sation about how we aren’t just eating in these warm seasons when the food’s abundant, but ways that we can preserve it and feed ourselves during the cold months as well. Or, how to store food in ways that it lasts long into the winter, before the next growing season comes.” Attendees of next week’s dinner will gather for conversa­ tion and appreciation for local food in the Institute’s pictur­ esque dining room, looking out over 850 acres. “I think this event is really a move for Pierce toward the Institute being a community hub,” said Katie Kelly, PCCI’s development director. “We want to be a place where people can join together and talk with one another. Food is a com­ mon denominator for so many people. So this is just the start of new things to come for us that we want to be a place where people can gather, and in a warm, welcoming environ­ ment.” Doors open for The Feast of Home: Barry County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Dinner starts at 6 p.m., followed by Mather’s presentation at 7; 15 p.m. and dessert and con­ versation at 8 p.m. Dinner tickets cost $50 per person. 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Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer * I ! 1 « ' I \ 'I The Lake Odessa Village Council probably has not heard the last from local resident and businessman Barry Hoven. Hoven, a former member of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, was one of five village residents to file letters of interest to serve the remainder of former Trustee Terri Cappon’s term in office on the Lake Odessa Village Council. Cappon announced in August she’d be stepping down to spend more time traveling with her husband, attending her last meeting as a trustee on Sept. 15. Three of the five candidates made short presentations at the coun­ cil’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 20. Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Forman said two of the individuals had withdrawn their names from consideration prior to Monday’s meeting. Neena Rush, a medical assistant and mother of two, was sworn in to replace Cappon after receiving the votes of five of the remaining council members, with Trustee Ben DeJong instead voting to have Hoven appointed to serve the remainder of Cappon’s term, which expires in November 2026. It didn’t take Hoven long to express his disappointmenL confirming he posted a state­ ment on the “Lake Odessa Area Neighborhood” page on Facebook I d ■1 r ■ ■ 4! * MU w w- I r .4 b f &f -¥ - I > 9^ J ir<' £ / t > j , I 7 ^,1 I 1 < s. r• •i, T k < 'Ik' 4% 4 i L’ Li •sS ii ■ I * <S.' ' 23 s y F A ( u w A.wiii^r Ba&LUni»fsntfmeT IsnomeM •J 1- I f •*•:. ft ?s> ? I• - n ft- : boelsMA^ xiMg A I I r> ft : 4 ioJI nuiH ' -ti ho" loJ vnoovnoo v'/5fi c hoqifA^pSMOD li^nnaBT khoroM : / iO' bj'uWznoqvA ;b .'03hm-;h'. ’1’ idci^ritc (jnjo'j be£'(ib yr^sHi bl -r I j'jO ,7f4jHjuT no b OflT ijadhllL . . 1 I J « wi '.I zj'jfUnuquoiysjTT ' nrxidii briL no Jtxbtjl) ItuoBlo edf to! ^’norpiu eriJ To'l ^liHuo .> ! I a bouJ which crews wrapped up construction on in August. The new terminal quickly took shape, with crews breaking ground on the project in December 2024. Airport Manager Gino Lucci said no local tax dollars were used for the proj­ ect $1.2 million in federal ftinds, plus $300,000 from the airport’s own ftinds, were used to construct the new terminal. The ceremony took place during an all-day open house hosted by the airport on Tuesday. Lucci reflected on the community The rain didn’t dampen spirits at Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Hastings City/Bany County Airport’s new Larry Baum Memorial Terminal. Airport staff and volunteers, joined by city and county officials, were all smiles on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in spite of the gray skies. The group gathered at 3:30 p.m. for the official dedication and ribbon cutting for the airport’s newest terminal, juwia^Jn t^’fatouT 1 '. u«» I: r A lArfLi ■yd b 1 1 &. Molly Macleod Editor * xifidi f riiib »si «rr I «1 fK)O Officials dedicate Larry Baum Memorial Terminal ww i M > on L^x City, county and airport officials gather on Tuesday, Oct. 21, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Larry Baum Memorial Terminal at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. Photo by Molly Macleod l I Support^ which has helped the airport becotac what it is today. The airport was founded back in 1947. Therei been a lot of contributors to the airporil— they weren’t always money,” Lucci laid. He mentioned ±e names of sev individuals who gave their time, labor and money to the aiqrort “Then we also have folks like Larry Baum who donated here to the airport, extended the runway and really made us what we are today — brought us to the See TERMINAL on 3 See COUNCIL on 4 . s w Hundreds gather for Hastings ‘No Kings’ protest « 1^.4 r lFT* w, ■ ***, * 4 5^" 1 r J < '.^1 R4- «. > I ■ Hunter McLaren Contributing Writer J f >5^ r. V A, Hundreds of protesters marched through Hastings Saturday, Oct. 18 as part of the second “No Kings” demonstration. The first “No Kings” demon­ stration took place June 14, with demonstrators speaking out against what they describe as authoritarian actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration. The event in June coincided with both a military parade held in Washington D.C. to commemorate the 250th anniver­ sary of the U.S, Army as well as Trump’s 79th birthday. National organizers for the protest estimate 5 million participants in June, A k t r i ■' fl •» b st FMT % iUT' w' * *1 *.,• ' I A k»V *• Mb ft » t N0 Klnjsi'k UM I K tr. V: liT -*-s > ft J •fc I I. L f • ( i I I :■ J< N No Kings" organizers led demonstrators to the Barry County Courthouse, where they sang a rendition of “This Land is My Land." Photos by Hunter n t J ijM 81 b«,J«in*fe noitibnei 11 11 McLaren crosses and wearing “Trump is President” shirts. Cars passing by alternately cheered and jeered. Adyniec said counter-protesters present at the event were polite and engaged in a back-and-forth discussion with the demonstrators. She said she was inspired to take up the Barry County Indivisible chapter after seeing the results of the 2024 election. “Like a lot of people, I was going to try and just crawl into a hole and act like nothing hap­ pened,” Adyniec said. “But I read an article that said this is not the time to do that, it’s the time for American citizens to rise up and say they are not happy.” See PROTEST on 4 and as many as 8 million this past Saturday. Barry County residents partic­ ipated in both demonstrations. Mary Beth Adyniec, co-chair for the Barry County chapter of the national grassroots organiza­ tion Indivisible, said Saturday’s demonstration drew around 500 participants. She said the event had closer to 200 in June. Protesters gathered at Thomapple Plaza before marching through downtown Hastings to the Barry County Courthouse, many carrying signs and wearing cos­ tumes. A handful of counter-pro­ testors were present, standing on the comer of Broadway Avenue and State Street, holding wooden < • C? . •'h '*jl Ill Ilin x-C L .•! Ml I I 4 • 7 > I • •, I . ■ 1 t 0 1 e f k 1 I ► L ifS I J *« - '•>a- Hr.*v ■ - •• ’U * k IS < b •i r •d s ’■ ft* ft* •ft •ft •ft •ft ft* •* ft* •* ft* ftft ftft X t' fe' ;• -- 1 S f ♦s t — % '•1. •3 ' .••a” .4 FL '£X<> — i '£ 7 X 4 JA « H . • aft ft* ftft ftft ftft aft ft* •V •* a* ftft ftft aft* ftft aft I I I L k aft aft •• ••••>•l r I ft* ft a* ■* ftft ft* ■ft aft sr k I [ M rl PAGE 12 ' 3W I s c/> go SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL 'W 1 h INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. I I 1 i J I f! 1 li "IZ 1 1 4 * 1 L0310^092* X VI 12 Group XH J — '■g »^-4 THE HASTINGS BANNER A ► • V. A «. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ** * 1 A < I •l I. •J 11 -ar I SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 r5^j JI * 2S1S «ft S. ''1» ft _ ft* ftft ftft »* «• ra- 4" 1 ft* J s'’< L_WF o I - — ■« w* I K s I I ?. (5* «* *' *• ./Ik 4 i SAXONS FIND OFFENSE IS THEIR BEST DEFENSE AT COLDWATER I 7 t. . �J ! I 2 Thursday, October 23, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW‘KifiAfu/ Group r; X ni M ' r_ • ». r J T * Wl I 4 I 1 •B- '*17 I* fi ’ ’•! i K 5 * 1 I J I LI t ■ f 1 f4 *I I ■ I f u 1 I I I I 1 I I < ■j r 1 r I t 4^^ 1 I ) LJ t »fiSBSSi I OBI Youth Advisory Council students gathered in costume downtown Saturday. soliciting donations for the Barry County Humane Society. Photo by Hunter McLaren r 1 i a» ■“■*- Representatives from Indigo Design and CopperRock Construction shared preliminary site plans for a proposed housing complex in Lake Odessa at a September Lake Odessa Planning Commission meeting. A-biulfi dinance, with the recently proposed project providing officials with a “test case.” “This is a unique site,” he added. “That’s a reason to look at this seri­ ously.” Ryan Schmidt, a partner with Indi­ go Design, said an updated site plan had been submitted to the village prior to Tuesday’s meeting, though he add­ ed “nothing materially” had changed. According to initial site develop­ ment plans, the project would include construction of one building with 18 units and a second, larger building housing 36 units, with options for one-, two- and three-bedroom apart­ ments. The project would also include a smaller, third structure that would serve as office and maintenance space, along with 108 parking spaces. Schmidt said “open to a conversa­ tion” on other remaining issues, such as a sign to be installed in front of the project and landscaping at the site. “We want to be good neighbors,” he added. While the village council could act on recommendations to amend the zoning ordinance at its Nov. 17 meet­ ing, Planning Commission members on Tuesday also voted to set a public * hearing on the site plan for the hous­ ing project for its Nov. 24 meeting. “I think we need a public hearing,” said Planning Commission member Beth Barrone. “There are people who are calling in. They want to have their say.” In responding to a request by Plan­ ning Commission members, Schmidt said he’d supply displays on the proj­ ect for the Nov. 24 meeting. “I appreciate you getting us on the agenda quickly,” he added. “We’d like to go as quickly as possible.” ■'c medicine. Although the fundraiser has been called a roof sit since its inception, YAC students have never actually sat on a roof. For a time, they did sit on scaf­ folding, although that was discontinued due to safety and liability reasons. Now students gather downtown to raise awareness, collect donations from passersby and go door-to-door. Delton Kellogg sophomore Alyce Donley said shej oined YAC after attending last year’s roof sit. The group is always accepting new members, and Donley encourages anyone interested to look them up on social media and talk to their school advisors about joining. “I came to this last year and became a part of YAC,” Donley said. “It’s a very fun time and you can make a lot of friends here.” The Youth Advisory Council success­ fully raised nearly $2,500 for the Barry County Humane Society during its annual “roof sit” Saturday. The YAC is a board made up entirely of Barry County students created by the Barry Community Foundation in 1996. YAC members meet to discuss communi­ ty needs throughout the county, running fundraisers and tackling community service projects. YAC members also approve tens of thousands of dollars in grant funding to various Barry County organizations every year. This year, students chose the Barry County Humane Society because of a large and unexpected intake of cats at the shelter this year. The costs will help cover costs from spaying/neutering, food and Village of Lake Odessa seeks to move forward with housing proposal f 1 Hunter McLaren Contributing Writer Y ” I ■- 1 J YAC Roof Sit raises $2,500 (or Barry County Humane Society Courtesy image The Lake Odessa Planning Com­ mission unanimously approved forwarding a recommendation to amend the village’s zoning ordinance at its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21, possibly clearing the way for a proposed housing development that would be built on a former football field. Interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow said the proposed “tweaks” to the zoning ordinance addressed such issues as the height of structures allowed in the village, as well as the density of multi-family developments. Indigo Design and CopperRock Construction, both based out ofGrand Rapids, previously filed an applica­ tion and site plan for construction of a 54-unit apartment complex on the site of a former football field located off of Jordan Lake Avenue. The site plan calls for the construction of two three-story buildings, which would be taller than what is currently allowed, on property currently owned by local residents Dr. Lee Stuart and his wife, Ruth Ann. Guetschow emphasized that the public hearing held at Tuesday’s meeting, as well as the vote on for­ warding any recommendation to the Lake Odessa Village Council, were related to amending the village’s zoning ordinance and were not an approval of the proposed site plan. “This is on the ordinance, not the site plan itself,” he said. “We tried to rationalize ... to go over provisions (of the ordinance).” Guetschow added there had not been an application to build -such multi-family dwellings since the village had adopted its zoning or- >■ r I tflfcXBSs? Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer ri A //I V V"’ 1 I J J I t I ' L Li .. I in r. <» I ir 9 e V 9 in rJ 1 ♦ 1 3 1 i I . «* r«* 11 ( tli I t Mm til Hi twsnn 1 j ik f I LT. i4 I I i I •l / T 5TW i i T! 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I - Photo by Allie Steele*Rouse The Hastings Downtown Development Authority is launching a new strategic planning process to guide the next chapter of revitalization and investment in the city’s downtown district The effort will run through February 2026 and is being led in partnership with community engagement and planning firm Double Haul Solutions (DHS). Over the coming months, the DDA will be inviting residents, businesses and communi­ ty stakeholders to help shape a shared vision fordowntown Hastings through surveys and public workshops. “This process is about listening to the people who know and love our downtown,” said Patty Woods, DDA chairperson. “We want to ensure our future investments and initiatives reflect the needs and values of our community.” The planningprocess will include apublic workshop and community-wide survey launching in November. These activities will help the DDA identify priorities for eco­ nomic development, public improvements, placemaking and more. Regular updates will also be shared through ±e Downtown Hastings website and social media. The final plan will outline strategies for strengthening the downtown district, sup­ porting local businesses, and enhancing the ,1 fi iViw ) > t J *' 3 This family of skeletons was seen gathering in a Delton neighborhood this week. The family, joined by its skeletal furry friends, made no bones about its preparations for Halloween next week. Locals can get a jump on the holiday this week on Saturday. Oct. 25, during the Delton’s Rockin’ Halloween event at William Smith Memorial Park. The event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., featuring hay rides, candy, games for all ages and more. if.l • mv 11 f ?l « ■• i ■TW® ’ t’ r > er -1 1J J ». T 9 Jj' k 1^ < « I* . ‘4T f • i I t 1 k 1 s •» ? ■• »* . Ji > ^^fora I ti Tf I I I Us Not to be combined with any other offers. Certain restrictions may apply. Consult with us today!! Doesn't apply to previous estimates. 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The DDA will kick off* its engagement with a community workshop on Thursday, Nov. 6, in the Walldorff Brew Pub & Bistro ballroom (third floor, 105 E. State Street). The workshop will feature three identical sessions at 8 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m offering multiple opportunities for commu­ nity members to share their experiences, opportunities for growth and ideas for the future of downtown Hastings. Participants are asked to RSVP for their preferred session time at tinyurl.com/HastingsDDAWorkshop. All residents, business owners and downtown supporters are encouraged to participate. Information about upcoming meetings, engagement opportunities and plan progress is available at: hastingsmi.gov/boards/ downtown-development-authority-dda. “We know that a strong downtown helps create a stronger Hastings overall,” said Hastings Community Development Director/Zoning Administrator Dan King. “This plan will help us be more intentional and more responsive to our community.” 1 J J * Is -siiijrtB-Maf ■^•Wt 'A, a'vftfi ' & » r If 1 PJ4 tlM ► IM 'J A' I 4 I 4 ’f i< w * X U 'HI jU AI, ( J \ 4 k I *c -r I f >.'U 16300'5'0' '"^Tu •• * .z? ! lie . J i A' r*! ft-./. 'J J**.* Jh '?'-4 •» *• ’'hb. fnrt > - A I I 1 I s. f k,. , • H ?W‘'' .'^r5 r '■'W-y ''' C I II• I A iHtb , 3 I \ - ‘Tl * u AB ** aii7 • «. k •Zl •t. I t. ’H ■' - * U «• ,s IS nf < ’’ ■J >rV »* "’im 1 t• r'. 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DDA chairperson Sarah McGarry and board member Darwin Thompson, along with interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow, were reportedly selected to serve as the authority’s negotiating team at a special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The appointments come a little more than a week after the Odessa Township Board of Trustees unanimously voted to opt out of the DDA plan, which was created via a 2005 village ordinance. “The DDAmembers all received a copy of the resolution,” said Karen Banks, vil­ lage president and DDA board member. “The board is willing to negotiate.” Also, Guetschow said he attended a meeting of the Ionia County Board of Commissioners’ Finance Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at which committee members reportedly approved a recom­ mendation for the county to also opt out. The full county board could vote on the recommendation at its upcoming meet­ ing Tuesday, Oct. 28. According to a spreadsheet presented to the Lake Odessa Village Council on Oct. 7, under the new updated TIF plan, Odessa Township is projected to lose .1 I ’V ■ J 4 B ' t 4 I I J •I ] / •l . .A X ■ < 1 ■ i I i w I .t »- i • r"' . 1 i I r, J r. I J- • 1 VB. K a *■ *»t-s t ■y •^e Al 1 A *.s r -I -1 r ll *» ■V X 'HI *■ V 2 ■ V. .J r/l. fli uA s. I* •J >• I • . — •! f' * r -.n -di’ * I" Ij ij ..'l T, I “*.r • • •rI ‘,r 5 ' -rr k: •> I--*- p* Jim McManus, a principal planner with the Northville-based consulting firm McKenna, outlines areas that could be included in a proposed expansion of the Lake Odessa Downtown Development Authority’s tax increment financing, or TIF, plan during a public hearing hosted by the Lake Odessa Village Council at its Sept. 15 meeting. File photo by ''tf b II Dennis Mansfield w. < V b I 4 ifc i. * . 1 Village of Lake Odessa votes to share revenue with DDA to fund street projects 1-^ Al n k , >• I I .tJB 4 I I I Dennis Mansfield J j .. s v*^ • . V f f I, Staff Writer Wi 'A I / I. I 4 tfi'. JJ 4 ■ s d.' Si T I I I.-. ll I .*=^1 W-' gtb'?’ i I / I I •r I I r I* I 1r I r I I I 11 r :nmA j-- I I I jdb I I lx /I in r •; I I • I < M fwwcn* <.< Ji:0 K- . .w.--. Tt;. I r I Vyi s • J k rI 7 1 nj I r i OT &:?Lj!i': V I s / I r** V I i I I >r*ni r r .-: .feV! n * I-' ■ •4 I a K I II- 4 r-J-. 198'*^ ) 1 I I V _ ’ •- 4 I nc' I I 1 I bat <iOTqt 'll I i I 11 r .►t I r I I .1 1 u Mlr’ t >^ti«iii-.-/da I w I dJ * ib.' ’ *• I •*'• "r J I I I 1 It f I f r , . T • - J i Hiilu I f I f F u.,. I^B< 5 <,txr=-airrfr^^S'- - f t ri. I V r. ' p r, ..J I -b ; F J h v <od' i 1 I ' ■ JT'iWl^r'^"'' ' ■ji I( . i . I I < 3' 1 .1 i ;o! • I -UJ- I !^»5 The Village of Lake Odessa and its Downtown Development Authority could soon have the chance to share - tax revenue, that is. The Lake Odessa Village Council at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20, unanimously approved a resolu­ tion to share captured tax revenue from projected growth in the DDA’s tax increment financing, or TIF, district to help fund future street and alley improvements. “This resolution would commu­ nicate to the DDA the desire of the council to set aside as assigned fund balance tax increments capture from the general highway fund millage in excess of those captured in the 2025 tax year,” interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow stated in his report to the council. “These funds would then .be available for use only on street, alley and sidewalk improve­ ment projects in the DDA project area.” Previously, Guetschow provided council members with a spreadsheet outlining the potential loss of reve­ nue, if the DDA’s plan is approved as currently proposed. According to projections, the village would lose more than $1.35 million in tax rev­ enue from its operational levy and nearly $600,000 from a street levy over the next 30 years. During Monday’s meeting, Guet­ schow said the proposed resolution was an attempt to address the vil­ lage’s need to fund infrastructure projects, “specifically streets,” while also supporting the DDA. “That’s what this is intended to do,” he added. “This is a fair way to handle this, without impacting proj­ ects the DDA wants to accomplish.” The vote on Monday comes as vil­ lage and DDA officials are working through the process of enacting an updated and expanded TIF plan, as well as amending the 2005 ordinance that created the DDA to eliminate a sunset date which calls for the DDA to be dissolved as of the end of this year. Not everyone seems ready to sup­ port the DDA’s plans for expanding the TIF district or even the DDA itself, however. The Odessa Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 at its regular meeting Oct. 6 to notify the village it was seeking to opt out of the DDA TIF plan altogether. Also, Guetschow said he attend­ ed a meeting of the Ionia County Board of Commissioners’ Finance Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at which committee members report­ edly approved a recommendation for the county to also opt out. The full county board could vote on the recommendation at its upcoming meeting Tuesday, Oct. 28. He added, however, there’s a question whether the township or county could opt out of the entirety of the DDA plan or just the new, expanded boundaries. Village and DDA officials have also discussed the option of negotiating with other governmental bodies on the potential to share property tax revenues cap­ tured by the DDA TIF plan. “It’s all part of the process,” Guet­ schow said. 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Lucci said that the plaque honoring McMullin that was displayed outside of the old terminal building will be put back on display inside the new terminal building. “We don’t forget those people whose shoulders that we stand on to get where we are at today,” Lucci said. Lucci expressed his gratitude to the partners who made the new termi­ nal possible. He thanked the airport board, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Mead & Hunt, the engineers for the new building, and the project’s architects. Hastings Mayor David Tossava reminded attendees of the legacy of the late Lany Baum, whom the building is named after. Baum was a lifelong sup­ porter of the airport. “We are here today to honor Larry Baum by dedicating this Barry County/ Hastings Airport terminal building in his name. Lany was a visionary — a doer. He loved his community. He loved his school. He cared about the health of his fellow citizens, and he loved this air port,” Tossava said. “Whenever there was a need at the air­ (M ♦ ♦ < port or anywhere around in the commu­ nity, Larry was the first person to jump in,” Tossava said. With support from Baum, the airport was able to become self-sustaining. “When 1 came on the city council back in 2008, the city (of Hastings) and Barry County each paid as much as $45,000 a year to help sustain the air­ port. Through Lany’s generosity, over the years, the main runway was extend­ ed, new hangars were built, older han­ gars were purchased by Larry and given to the airport. Larry also paid to install a fuel farm at ±e airport Because of Lany’s vision and generosity, the airport is self-sufficient, self-supporting, and what it is today,” said Tossava. Dave Baum, Larry’s son, said his father would be proud to see how the airport is operating today. “He really wanted a viable, self-sus­ taining airport. He saw it as an import­ ant part of the local economy of Hastings. He wanted to do things that would bring in people,” Baum said. To close, Baum mentioned a recent milestone achieved by the airport. “Who else can say they’ve had Kid Rock at their small airport?” Baum asked. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport is located at 2505 Murphy Drive in Hastings. More information on the airport can be found at barrycounty.org/ departmentsandofficials/departnients/ airport.php. • • • •’ll’ I i ? Financial FOCUS I I t I Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Member SIPC f Sw* r > Kevin Beck, CFP®,AAMS® Financial Advisor 333 W. state St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Open enrollment: What to know before you enroll ( . H j tj I Andrew Cove, CFP®, AAMS® AFFI Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 * A w s4\ K •T'S Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com •h I 5 a $ t < 1 > ■ i 64 Proud to be ** • >- i nearly $111,000 in property tax revenue from its operational millage over the next 30 years, as well as more than $253,000 from a fire millage if approved and if it were to include the township. Township officials have previously stated that the loss of such revenue could hinder their efforts to fund various projects, including the construction of a proposed new fire station. While indicating a willingness to ne­ gotiate, Banks said she’s unaware of any schedule for times to meet with township and county officials. Though, the issue is on somewhat of a clock. The village council is tentatively set to hold a second public hearing on the DDA plan, as well as on proposed changes to the village ordinance to eliminate a sunset date that calls for the authority to be dissolved at the end of this year, at its Nov. 17 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Page Memorial Building. “There’s time,” Banks said. “There’s a willingness to work with them. We’ll see how it goes. I’m optimistic.” A small contingent of Odessa Town­ ship officials, including Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher, was in attendance at the Oct. 14 special meeting. “It was interesting,” Rohrbacher said. To us, we’ve opted out. We’ve done what we needed to do.” To view documents related to the DDA’s proposed development plan and boundary adjustments, persons may visit the Village of Lake Odessa website at lakeodessa.org. \lfE,yN/yiewspafjcj^ Group <88^^ .M Thursday, October 23, 2025 Group I I V V1EW« For many people, fall brings an important opportu. nity: open enrollment. While it may not sound as exciting as planning for the holidays, taking a careful look at your workplace benefits now could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars next year. Open enrollment is the period when you will choose your medical and other workplace benefits for the year ahead. Most employers hold it in the fall, with elec­ tions taking effect in Janu­ ary. Once the window clos­ es, you usually can’t make changes unless you experi­ ence a major life event like marriage, divorce, the birth of a child or when a depen­ dent has become an emanci­ pated adult. While it may be easy to simply renew last year’s choices, that could be a cost­ ly mistake. Your employer’s plans, providers or costs may have changed. It’s also possible your own circum­ stances are different than they were a year ago — for example, if you had a baby, got married or expect new medical needs. Taking a fresh look helps ensure your benefits match your life to­ day. Here are a few tips for navigating open enrollment. Compare health plans carefully. Employers often offer more than one health, dental or vision option. Look at differences in provider networks, prescription cov- erage and premiums. If you and your spouse both have coverage options, compare plans across employers. Just be mindful that some com­ panies charge a fee if you en­ roll a partner who has their own workplace coverage. Many plans offer wellness discounts on monthly premi­ ums based on your personal health condition. Check your life insurance. Many employers provide a base level of life insurance, with the option to buy more. If your family has grown or your financial responsibilities have in­ creased, now is the time to make sure you have enough coverage to protect your loved ones. Consider disability cov­ erage. A short-term dis­ ability plan can help cover income gaps for up to 12 months during recovery from surgery, illness or childbirth. Long-term dis­ ability insurance offers pro­ tection if you’re unable to work again for an extended period up to age 65. Ideally, coverage should replace up to 60% of your pre-tax in­ come. Understand supplemen­ tal options. Some employ­ ers also offer accidental dea± and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. While it can provide peace of mind, remember that it’s not a sub­ stitute for life or disability insurance, since it only covers specific accidents. Take advantage of •1 tax-friendly accounts. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) let you use pretax dollars for eli-; gible medical expenses. If you have young children or o±er dependents, ask whether your employer of-; fers a dependent care FSA to ’ help offset care costs. Notethat these are use-it-or-lose-’ it, so contribute only what you expect to spend every year. HSAs, available with high-deductible health plans, are more flexible, since un­ used funds roll over from year to year and can even, serve as long-term savings. Review your retirement savings. While your retire­ ment plan usually isn’t part of open enrollment, this is a good time to revisit it. Make sure you're contributing enough to earn your employ­ er’s match. Small increases can make a big difference overtime. Open enrollment may not be the most thrilling item on your fall to-do list, but it could be one of the most im­ portant. Taking a little time now to review your employ­ ee group benefits could give you greater financial security and extra savings throughout the year. <1 r T V A* •% « This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi­ nancial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SEPC ♦ ♦ 1 1 e 1 1 4 * * J ►* w z s: aCiT's �4 i r J I 4 r r 1 Thursday, October 23, 2025 WWW HastingsBanner com k'!' i 1 1 1 Continued from Page 1 PROTEST shortly after the meeting. “Il seems that politics infiuenced the decision and the chosen candidate was primarily valued for being a young mother,” he slated. “I believe decisions like this should be based on merit and community service, not jusi personal circumstances or politics. “I remain committed to serving my community and will continue to seek opjwrtunities to contribute meaningfullyAccording to his letter of interest, Hoven, who is currently seeking to establish his own personal training business, has been employed as a retail manager for six-plus years and recent­ ly founded the Lakewood Area Small Business Alliance, as well as listing himself as the founder of the Playwell Michigan Foundation. “My goal is simple," Hoven said during his presentation Monday night. “It's to answer the call. “Our community’s future depends not only on growth but on unity ” he added. “Yes, this vision extends well beyond the village limits.” In comparison, Rush in her letter of interest stated that her background in health care, community outreach and youth leadership “equips me with the perspective and skills necessary to serve effectively.” “I believe I can bring a fresh perspec­ tive,” she said Monday. “I want to help guide the future of our community.” Rob Young, a resident of Lake Odessa for three decades, was the third candidate to make a presenta­ tion, listing “past local experiences” that included serving as vice president of the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission and firefighter with the Lake Odessa Fire Department, as well as previously serv­ ing four years on the village council. “You pretty much know who I am,” Young said, adding he wanted to help local government take advantage of the village’s location halfway between Lansing and Grand Rapids. “It’s the last place you can be with­ out paying really hi^ taxes,” he said. “Here, you’re fortunate. You have everything you need in our town.” In choosing Rush, several council members noted her family connections to the community and the attraction of adding the perspective of a young mother to the council. “I think she’d be a positive influ­ ence on the council,” said Trustee Roy Halfinann, adding Rush was his neigh­ bor for four years. Trustee Michael Brighton also said he knew the Rush family, whom he called “stand-up” members of the community. “I think they’re really positive about the community,” Brighton said. “It’s great to see a young family get started here in Lake Odessa.” Conlinued from Page Democrat vs. Republican. This is about America, about saving democracy, saving our constitution, saving our republic," Adyniec said the “No Kings” demonstrations arc just part of what the Barry County Indivisible organization hopes to do. She said the group has already held town halls with local political candidates and hopes to slay active with more events to come. Although the group is still young, Adyniec said it's already gathered a lot of interest. People need to be with other people who are concerned and know' that they are not alone, Adyniec said. 1 I '4 While many signs and chants directly named Trump, many of those in attendance said their concerns lie primarily with the well-being of American citizens and the country's democratic insiitutions. Barn (’ountv resident Kathy Mcrlino cited concern for the consequences of significant planned cuts to Medicare and Medicaid programs as one exam­ ple. This is not about party v. party, Mcrlino said. “This is not f- I < % >«*** ►i' I J 4 I * :rf z. I I / 1 i 5 ,4 > I I I, A*; I « I ; ' t I 4’'r COUNCIL lU » * > I ' '"'-t t ?s /A ' : I f r • I I •%’ -. .1.1 I' > f- >1 < t I rv \ 7* f»$■. V > flj z ( M I i i. I >V Ji V J. 11 I 1 P1 : I *1 I e I i J I ■ /I S ■ » • J i i I • i '>11»>*’ 9 ii F / » K .<C <4? • Ipl' ’fl if I tc ■> t 1* .' •> J f 4 « < T.'' ,1 * > I' i A •J' !• ■ I » r: » r I.. J f? '!• r' Village of Lake Odessa Clerk/ Treasurer Kathy Forman (left) gives 'tfc' ir the oath of office to Neena Rush, after Rush was appointed to serve the remainder of former Trustee Terri Cappon’s term in office on the Lake Odessa Village Council at the ; 4 i* V - -'X, 1 4. K5 5 1 J* 4 >* ' I * • 4 > w* Are Or*« Nation, »•* I. •I .•■A n indivisible, r-r ■I Kb«rty and justice for oH 0 K^NGS > . 4. fiV i’ y * iSI .,1’ #» .i* ar ’ 4^* 1(r r-* ^"z 'Yi f N3 a h ♦ >1 •K-'’ >• 4. * p *cir i I I f Protesters circled the sidewalk around the Barry County Courthouse, 4< i i ^4 n r I. nearly encircling the entire block. - -X rr* V I* tif g’ 4 f If ■ • r * ■ fftJ o J < I r council’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20. Photos by Dennis Mansfield •i . ■*1^ -^0 L ii f I t r ,^1 ! I ! i /• f '• t < 1 < i *f ■g' ' Si < f .<• »' * > gf R 1 ■ s it b’ ?* ** .1* 5 * r A: 4 I.. t0 'M’S 1 I 3 ■ t fT X ------ *■! r > F> ■Ai ■’Tf lS Sl­ r > 1^, . va' .4 IS!^ i. Iv ,1 •< *'.' ' 'i I 1 * A I V * i; i:. abolish thrones not rights I 1 f >• $4 * * -; . X ♦ * 1 4l 1^ E?*' f M0 -. J >A .tel* I *< * X * « 'J I ■ t Jsr -•i.yft-. A iV Local resident and businessman Barry Hoven makes his pitch to be appointed to serve the remainder of former Trustee Terri Cappon's term in office on the Lake Odessa Village Council at the council’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20. Council members interviewed f* I r\ *1 I u r •t 4 I I / c i; f I A ', :: rw * fe i V:' 1. r -*,4 VI i! I4 r -••■■ j! ' i£:.r^.Tl£ f wu > 4 4W» 4 < '. Vr »u t. Uwjj - < % • r £• stuw^ > -■ 8»P7*‘' *.y » L. ?\ PPnriT i H *I til 1 :" -nee >s VBHMA* r. •*5f. « •" i « -1 V bi"inii(KX'i 1 S^«6’»ite if' . >* X ^•« •1 & > - •J*. I-a ' t:.. A. T I X FACT MTE te V ■ t: £=!.. r .1 '•'4 < * •^-te M i*-* •w 4* 1»»?; < M k. *trv; I; f *4- »2£rS?Hr« I ' 251s: I r T H Protesters march through downtown Hastings. 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I Richland residents Jeff Price and Sue Harrison came out to participate in the demonstration. Price, a U.S. Army veteran, said, "I fought for this." . three candidates before voting on Monday night, including Hoven, Neena Rush and Rob Young. SPRAY FOAM,LLC i A. I A 1 k Ikkjki psej : I ( r Protester signage decried various actions and policies enacted by the Trump administration, ranging from immigration policy to Trump’s I alleged ties to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. i i Kj t 1 I A I » 1 ♦ ♦ KI i 1 1. / I r: i 1 .-- Nelson’s h' I ’ll . CLASSIFIEDS .*k f / ( But, as the lone council member not voting for Rush, DeJong said he pre­ ferred Hoven’s enthusiasm in being an advocate for the village. “Clearly, I felt Barry was the bet­ ter choice,” DeJong said afterwards, adding he was somewhat puzzled by Rush’s selection. TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, “Hard to say,” he said. “Hard to know CALL 269-945-9554 their thought process. “What they stated in the meeting is they’ve known her for a long time.” TREE SERVICE DeJong said he talked to Hoven after BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, Monday’s meeting, encouraging him to and white oak trees. Will buy single seek a possible run for village council walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully at a later date. Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-818“(I) told him that I hope he runs in the 7793. next general election for village council and to keep up all the great work he’s WANTED been doing,” he added. WANTED TO BUY; Standing Timber. And, Hoven said that might just be Conscientious timber harvester. Saw his plan. Mill Office- 517-254-4463. Family “I remain committed to serving owned and operated. our community and am keeping all opportunities open,” Hoven said later. “While I haven’t made any firm decisions, I believe in ♦ Closed-Cell Foam Insulation working to support positive * Blown-In Attic Insulation change at the local level, where I can make the biggest impact. “As for ambitions beyond that, I’m exploring options, but my focus is on represent­ Nelson Schmucker ing residents and adthessing 1700 N. Ainger Rd. • Charlotte, Ml 48813 their needs,” he added. “I believe our representatives should prioritize honesty and Start Savirtg Today Use Spray Foam service, regardless of politi­ cal labels.” 4I I L 1 Vk i X - - —a • I*’ • < .1 ij. �< THE HASTINGS BAUMER | VIEW <•- >1 www.HastingsBanner.com 1 Thursday, Octo GrcN^ 5 : 23. 2025 5? i t Ml I J ‘ * I SEN. ALBERT: Despite positive steps, Michi gan’s stale budget re­ mains unsustainable J L. ^4^ z f R T ■ F V I J I e I ?91 stdmfi Sen. Thomas Albert I I frit M 1 t * It took much longer than ft should have, but Michigan fralty adopted a new stale budget shortly after the new fiscal year be^ Oct 1. 1 V • » Ji .^-v. ■J ) I I There are some positives in this new budget, and I am thankful that it was adopted in a way that avoided dtsfupbon in state services. But I voted agahst the budget plan be­ State Senator cause, overall, it is Thomas Albert unsustainable mov­ ing forwardThis structural pfoblem began when Michigan Derrxxrats burned through a $9 billion state budget surplus a few years ago — needles^ expanding * * I 5X411. . 2 *J ' "IIII 1 I ’Is , t I • T*' * a “ r I b' b 4 t L I r'»« A the size ot state government instead of investing in infrastructure, saving money or lowering taxes. Despite Republicans’ best efforts lo rein in spending, the newly approved budget relies too heavily on new tax­ es a^ lax shifts. Legislative leaders I i * I 4 I J < T( 3 I qbaa t 3- r ' Fa A 4 * I VJ already acknowledge that annual bud­ gets in the coming years will likely be hundreds of millions of dollars short. or which would require more cuts worse, more taxes and fees — to re­ main balafx;ed as required by state law. The additional investment in Michigan ramping roads outlined in this budget up to $1.9 billion annually — is desper­ ately needed, but it relies loo heavily on tax increases and missed opportunities to capitalize on recent tax changes at the federal level Ultimately, these costs will be passed along to Michiganders through higher prices or lost jobs. The budget deal separates or “de­ couples Michigan from some recent changes tn federal tax law, costing state businesses an estimated $540 million more than they would otherwise have paid in the new fiscal year. Worse, it makes Michigan less competitive mov­ ing forward, i^y would businesses cre­ i hlCri' p I -ii F t eO W * * f 4 E • « .^3 I * I .a 9 i / £1 =^1 • wr**' r * 4 k * t 4 j9 t 4 -3«» I > I E I r I I Jr . ''3?v » < i/g M 4 »J| f I i } r1 I I ■ I J t f • V tlrni: rt ♦ T j/.j: I I J -if Mill i I ’;V i. f J t ! ; rr‘7r^ I I ate new jobs here when there will be a signiftcanl lax advantage in neighboring stales? A new wholesale tax on marijuana products is expected to cost business­ es and taxpayers roughly $420 million, although I highly doubt it will rise that much. The marijuana industry is already suing in an effort to block its implemen­ tation. The budget deal would allow the De­ partment of Health and Human Services to restructure an assessment on health insurance providers that raises about $650 million a year. This cost is primarily passed along lo Michiganders through higher insurance premiums, and a stale agency should not have that kind of au­ thority As part of the roads deal, local govern­ ments will miss out on an estimate $63 I 1 • f r ' f. >«• A • J •l F t 1 b I I I f 7 & k < t •zi ' mu • I'.; V I »* I I 3 T I* i I > « IMS. e: >* I diaa I 4 4' ril - c- I r • ’.a • > > .1 I mil1..__ <♦ jUB-l if- r - I 1___ ; »wI -r I .J million in constitutional revenue sharing that helps communities pay for police, fire and other services This reduction hits rural townships particularly hard. While I support investments in Michi­ gan schools, this budget spends money in the same ways we always have — which is unlikely lo produce better re­ sults. Michigan ranks below the national average in achievement tesl scores despite spending more per student than most states. This plan does not address glaring issues with chronic absenteeism and only gives lip service to cellphone distractions in schools. Would it be better to spend $200 million on the governor’s plan lo add accountability and resources for failing schools or lo give one-ltme bonuses to educators regardless of student performance? Students would have been better served by leaving compensation solely to local bargaining and focusing our atlenlion oq failing schools. Unfortu­ nately. the governor's targeted improve­ ment plan will have to wait. I also disagree with the decision to shift an additional $400 million from the K-12 School Aid Fund to universities, which again is part of funding shifts to free up money for road repairs. House Republicans deserve credit for some significant achievements as they negotiated with a Democratic-led Sen­ ate and a Democratic governor. I ap­ plaud the decision not to renew funding for Ihe Strategic Outreach and Attrac­ tion Reserve Fund, a failed economic development program I fiave sought lo eliminate for the past few years. New transparency requirements ultimalely will help reduce spending on pel projects and hopefully screen out some of the undeserving recipients. The budget plan also takes a step toward reining in the size of stale government by eliminating 2.000 "ghost employee" positions that, for the most part, have remained unfilled. Il is difficult to craft a state budget that everyone will be happy with when political power is divided. But we cannol continue down the unsustainable path of raising taxes and making life more expensive for Michiganders. State Sen Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. t 1 r< i h. Ei r. i ♦X I I I i I IBimnii xs I 1^ ( K — r J ** I? I Fi ;r VI *Tt 1 3 a fii ♦ .’V- 4 ’ 4 ■ 9 .V 4 i z f. a > HL? > J --- I ' 3 y ’J e T I »k t bi; ■ .4* I » 5 • . I 1>A I'J’' ! I ' >• I • - ’',4 § a 4? 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( including sponsorships and As I worried what to donations, which last year wear the following week totaled more ±an SI 80,000. to a speaking engagement iLw >i( tin 1 thought That is in addition to the w back• to mv failed thousands of dollars of free Em^fy Caswen costume. 1 realized that just and discounted advertising as no one cared about that, space we offer nonprofits to share no one can?d w hat I wore lo the lunch their mission, promote an upcoming meeting either. They cared about w hat fundraiser and more. View' team mem­ 1 was going to share w ith them about bers also give of their time and talent View Newspaper Group. by serving on area nonprofit boards, In the business world appearances being active members of area service (and fashion!) are important to an clubs and solunteering where needed extent. What’s more important is that throughout the community. you are confident. But there is a big Giving back is a huge point of pride difference betu een being confident and for our organization, so a few years ago having a big ego. when I was asked by a local nonprofit An article from entrepreneur.com to emcee their annual fundraising event sums up those differences. confi­ dence is a requirement; It drives you to I was happy to do so. This particular event is fun and loud realize your vision, and gives you the and since it's hosted near Halloween has resilience to pick yourself up when you an annual theme to encourage attendees hit a roadblock. Il’s having faith in your to dress up. Of course, I dress up too. abilities and believing in yourself. In In past years Tve been careful to pick contrast, ego is self-interested. It seeks something comfortable as I'm on stage approval, accolades and validation. for several hours. This year I did the It's resistant lo feedback. In life, ego same, but my costume idea required a can be annoying to those around you. wig. I had never worn a wig and greatly In the workplace, it can break your underestimatedhow wildly uncomfort­ career. Whereas confidence is fueled able it would be. Plus, the wig would by passion and commitment to success, not stay in place so I was constantly an egocentric outlook closes your mind adjusting it. After a few minutes on to new solutions and keeps you from stage it was not looking good. As 1 stood growing." there gazing out at more than 200 com­ The article goes on to discuss some munity supporters I thought to myself, of the risks an inflated ego can pose to it's a good thing I don't have a big ego. your business, your brand and you as While I wished I could have executed a business leader. Here is my take on the costume wi± a bit more talent, in a few of the w orst offenses. If vou let truth I don’t really care how I looked on your ego rule, you may: stage. No one else did either. The event • Stop listening: From the article. '‘Being egocentric re listen to otlier points I » t nc uIJU ■.'liiCf jd^ w people’s concerns. p.irme;>. be ii from others investors or mentors - bebesi\va\* to bring fresh ideas a > ; . f ^recti'. <vour business.” • Prioritize vours< ■ ■ er the bnsiness: In some casc'^ ni iv be the . ei n I SC business (or least th< two are intertwined .1 live's QkXHi thing. The article pv C' vta uui ’.a I - iT: ! i I i He key is making sure y c customers and client the decisions vou mi > I ; nKinbt! I ' p.in 'M • Take all the cr. • catch me taking sw. I I i K 1 \on ever b ( vdil for an\ w i success at View’ N ^P.'PLi please stop me. Fw V.C GO I’l this organization is fv ci.r tc.’Ji'is and our hardworkin - fi i members I’ve seen many pec: i'j IcjJe ''ip roles say things like ' this campaign ...” U i Ji'’’ »think so. Noone works in nbe sou developed the campa* . , o; example, but who IJ ‘' t supported you while . nc le brainstorm, who pm n in hr?',; motion through grap: • is no “I" in team. : ■ lo • Be lame: If yout »i I )H>0l •Ji wear an ill-fitting w I' of 200 people, you at Im! lame. Take the work s ■ take yourself too SCI ' • A When is a time ■,c had !o <ct your ego aside to su J? I iiiait me al ecaswe//@mihonh I nr/' Emily Caswell is th' ’' 1 ( I < I I I I i' A » OK • t I 1' f 1 ! 11 I > , * ' > t 1 > * I I j ‘ t V i ! i UH I 4 « k for yiElV Group, the . • of (iew Newspaper (. Jr- h 'ii>n 1 1 } t Delton hosting Halloween events this weekend i I I I 1 I Supper club hosting free e jrdough workshop, plant-based dir r Nov, 2 t I Fall has arrived, and a local club is offering locals an opportunilv to learn how to bake homemade bread perfect for pairing with soups and other warm meals. The Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club is hosting a free workshop at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, that will teach attendees the ins and outs of baking sour­ dough bread. The free workshop, which will also provide a plant-based dinner for attendees, will be held at the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church. Attendees can expect to watch a demonstration by guest instruc­ tor Kasey McFarland, an expert sourdough baker. McFarland will walk participants through how to make the perfect loaf while they enjoy a meal featuring vegetarian It’s back. Delton's annual Rockin’ Halloween al William Smith Memorial Park kicks oft' at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 25. A costume parade starts a few minutes before 6 p.m. Families can enjoy free candy, games, face painting, bubbles, Noah's Ark Barrel Train, a hay ride and s'mores by the fire. Kids must be accom­ panied by an adult. Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Puss in Bools will join the fun throughout the Halloween festivities. Plus, “Scared Shrekless” will be showing at 6 p.m. on the big outdoor movie screen. Families have other chances to celebrate Halloween in Delton this weekend. Locals are being told to bring their sweet tooths this Friday, Oct. 24, for the second annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Delton Kellogg Elementary School in the front drive. Anyone interested in host­ ing a trunk can contact the elementary' school office. According to organizers, car deco­ rating starts at 4 p.m. The front drive will be blocked olTat 5:15 p.m. for trunk or treaters. A prize will go to the trunk that wins. —KTE (Hilivh soups and wa ' hrov. sc siUjrParticipants dough starter '•'p vt md other goodies avaih'pi j tin i 1>V. The worksh". ub.l dinner are free to attend: • 'ih\ ill dnnaiitvis will be accept The dinner . i workshop will be at the Hasi He\enih-da\ Adventist C’hi H 'otaieo .»hH)4 Terry Lane, ol 'I •' School Ro^d, in Hastings. Ml ih? '\O|kThose interv shop are askc • L’isler bv Thursday, Ot ' ‘ ‘o t'-'serve a dinner plate. ( "TS say spots are filling up Uy PiKiicipanl^ als hv c il!h i> can reserx'e th ' i 0959 or 'nailor texting 269 ing Hhealtliyl "•■siippi' h ' gmail.com — MM • < (. t I V I • CELEBRATE SUCCES A Send your student achiever personal milestones 1 mmacleod@mihomepaper.C! ;nts or THE HASTINGS BANNER vmw,.^. . > f ft * NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES > HASTINGS PSN: CRMING ARTS CRN rm 9 1 AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. $ Professional Events (JR Syinphnns - Hans Ziinmei | Sunday. 10/26/251 poo t)in I •illy to Ellon | Saturday, 11/08/2517:00 pm (Christmas with |ohn Bern | Friday, 12/05/2517:00 pm Gits: Home for the Holidays | Wednesday, 12/10/2517:00 pm THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon Tim Zimmerman/King’s Brass | Friday. 12/19/2517:00 pin Tickets: hastings.liidiis.com | 269-818-2492 Other Events THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon s Hastings Youth Ghoir Goncert | Tuesday, 11/04/2516:30 pm 6th Grade Band (Concert | Thursday. 11/06/251 Too pm HS Fall Play | Friday, 11/21/2517’-oo pm & Saturday, 11/22/251 boo pin C: 7:oti pm HHS (’ollage Goncert | Thursday, 12/04/202517:00 pm lazzy (Christmas HHS TJO | Monday, 12/8/202517:00 pm Hastings Middle School Bands Holiday Concert | Tuesday, 12 • Ha.stings Middle School Choirs Holiday Concert | Thursday, i VI Group mihomepaper.com ih J $4 :no pm } t !- I > 7:00 pm St Rose Christmas Musical | Friday, 12/12/251630 pm Thornapple Wind Band & l^ewood Area Choral Sodely «h> simas (:o(iicH Sunday, t_ i 14 2-, |7;oopiP r r » ( > • ♦ ♦ ♦ I’ .1 a C 7 A/ • J** « • J 4 A'/ I J I I I �1 I 6 Thursday, October 23, 2025 I 4* I : □ WWW HastingsBannerxom .2 * >4 J^ OBITUARIES 1 •< J > '■ J 4k VIEW OBIIUARIES ONLINE HASTINGSBANNER.COM . •• Donald Lee Vetter Donald Lee Vetter, age 94. passed away on Sunday. October 12. 2025. after living a full and dedicated life Born tn Iowa and raised on 3 farm in central Hhnots, Don proudly served tn the Korean conflict beginning tn 1952. Following his service, he applied his Army training in ■■I microwave communications to a 12 year career with Hughes Aircraft Company in Los Angeles. In 1966, Don moved his family to Grand Rapids. Ml, where he worked for Lear Siegler Corporation and later became Director of Marketing for Jet Electronics. Alter semi-retirement, he continued to provide technical representation for international companies in the United States. Never one Io stay idle. Don built a home near Gun Lake and began a small excavation business, ottering topsoil, ' z ! k r 1 gravel and buttdozing services to the local community—work he enioyed welt into his 80s. Don is survived by his two sons, Michael Vetter and Randy (Shirley) Vetter; three grandchildren, Matthew Vetter, Brent Vetter, and Lauren (Tom) Tanner: and two greatHHB grandchildren, Tripp and Berklee. He will also be fondly remembered by many dear friends, including members of his beloved hunting camp. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Don's life on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Uccello's on 84th Street and Broadmoor. Lunch will be served following the gathering. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wings Home, whose kindness and care meant so much during his final weeks. Serenity Village nears completion, welcomes new board member Officials with Serenity Village, an end-of-lifc care facility, announced that its location in Barr^ County is nearing completion. According lo a statement by Serenity Village, the news marks a milestone toward opening its doors to serve termi­ nally ill residents from Barry County and surrounding communities. As Serenity Village prepares to wel­ come its first guests, officials welcomed Fred Jacobs as the newest member of the organization's board of directors. “We are thrilled to have Fred Jacobs join our board," said Stephanie Fekkes, * **“! ! i Serenity Village chairperson. “His insight and dedication lo compassionate care align perfectly wilh our values and vision." With construction nearly complete, Serenity Village is also launching a “YearEnd Giving Campaign" to help furnish the home, train volunteers and ensure operational readiness. Persons may make a secure contribution online at serenitybc.org or via mail to Serenity Village, P.O. Box 414, Hastings, MI 49058-0414. For more information, individuals may also email director@serenitybc.org. — DM Worship Together tl > I the church ofyour choiceWeekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience,. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S, Jefferson, 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 8 and 11 a.m Sunday. SOLID R(KK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Bo-k 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-4]), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11.30am. Nurserx and Children’s Ministry*. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kaihy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Wtxxllawn, Hastings. Matt Moser. Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:308 p.m.,' Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarlen-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST OllIRCH u We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus h To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hdstfmc@ gmaii.com. Website ww. hastingsfrecmethodistcom. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director. Martha StoetzeI Sunday Morning Wonhip: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand Si., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service • 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. u'ww.cbchastings.o is infifrmation on worship services is providei e tfoihn^i Bowwer, the church and these local businettes: CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Adams, Peter contact 616-690-8609. PLEASANTVTEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. A Sharry Ann Lee « Flexfab' H 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Sharry Ann Lee, age 72, txim September 3,1953. in I Battle Creek, Ml. to Beverly (Higbee) Mainstone and Lyle Mainstone, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13. 2025. Sharry grew up in Battle Creek. Ml, while also spending time in California IH before eventually moving back to Michigan — where she met the love of her life and husband, James Lee. They married in 1970 and had three beautiful children. Together, they shared a wonderful 45 years before James’ passing In 2015. Sharry worked at Jan's Place Restaurant, where she cleaned for over 20 years. Sharry was a cherished soul — known for her faith-filled heart, her selflessness, and her kindhearted nature. She was devoted to and loved her family deeply, and she was, in turn, deeply loved by them. She enjoyed the simple things in life: spending time with family and friends, going to garage sales, and playing bingo. Her grandchildren were the center of her worfd, and she reveled in their happiness and growth. Sharry's fun­ loving and joyful spirit made every moment with her a treasure. She will be greatly missed until we are reunited with her once again in Heaven. She attended Gospel Light Baptist Church in Hastings, Ml, and her faith in the Lord was evident. She never hesitated to share testimony of the wonderful works of the Lord in her life / *. V z I f I** fF *mi I I i 4 Al’’ if I' I ■ i.*r- L■a J- • I ,5ir 1 I I ‘J ♦ • > 4 «- ft ■* It. -4 T* ♦ ;te? t p «< I 4^ I r *• fioMtwi 0’ 1 .1*! f I*- '4 L .J •fi s’»» * I. —■ r Mtttt A * I-: ?: i ■ 1 I k r ^a ■ »T t : (Wtifi I « ’-X f * I t ds> “5 e IM * T it' ht i I J , b V at A I 'S J n'l i --*1- Ji •• b.l I V ’ mt 1 ( X.-*? L* > b » Iw i'^ V- I i I 1 1 1 <r.. k 1 » / T - I t . - ? 5 I • 4 * t i Tit HB» u 0 ( 4 b lU I r ,';i! tiUt .}!!' tU' I k Fi I i I S' P ■ % I k 1 • ... a am — Ei 138. 4ib ' *-• « F No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Celebrate “Teen’Tober" with a bingo card reading challenge and on­ going activities in the Teen Room. Explore the iconic “School Bell" cartoons by political cartoonist Her­ block in a special exhibit this month on the library’s main floor. Thursday, Oct. 23 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1941 film starring John Wayne, Betty Field and Harry Carey based on Harold Bell Wright's novel “The Shephard of the Hills." 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 - Friday Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 - PAWS for I t HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE * r b <r— I I i i Reading. 9 a.m.; Rockin’ Tots: Music and Movement. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 a.m,; Spooky Cookie Dec­ orating, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 - Baby Caf6, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; “The Hiber­ nating Combine" book release and kids' activities with local author Katie Christie, 3:30-6 p.m.; chess club, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 - ttsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a m,; Open Art Studio, 11:30 a.m.; tech help. 2 p.m.; Teen Makerspace. 3:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. I k r ^4** 1 M I I I r f r * 1 V h • * *» I * 4 ♦ f . 4 4 •l e. i I rr*^ t r «/ I ♦l I a i * ^««« Bk< k A T 'A —* r V 'W U I "wr ; . • * <5 V AA. IL i I A I T '9^ r i 4.1 1 1^ wrw -' - SfifESW^ti 5 J I 4 (*• I w- a ’ ) i F A ®WarjT.^',u,.w J @bw .. 1 cA «...' t. >• I. > f I »*»+ e* 'SM A * B I w <> 1 PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS ( - X • t J’-It * >ap $ i*« * fill .«». s r *.jO - ,• OCT. 23-30 - HASTINGS PwtfwMB with anyone who would tend a listening ear She IS survived by her son, Troy Lee: daughter. Tammy (Paul) Smith, grandchildren. i Clayton (Beccas Smith. Ricky Smith. Brittany (Anthony) Millirans. Logan Smith. Kaitlyn (Jacob) Huffman, Parker (Jordan) Smith, and Levi Lee: her adored greatgrandchildren, Kaydence. Anyrah. EHie, Jessa. Delilah, Isabella, and a special place in her heart for her greatgrandson Landon, with whom she shared a special bond — and two more great-grandchildren on the way. She is also survived by her brothers. Garry (Cindy) Mainstone. Jimmy Spinney, and Dale (Cecelia) Mainstone: her special sister. Nanette (Harold) Kline; sister. Sheryll Spinney; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jim Lee; her beloved daughter, Tracy Lee: her beloved grandsons, Blake Baird and Joshua Lee: great-grandson, Blake Huffman; parents: Beverly (Frederick) Spinney and Lyle Mainstone: brother, Larry Caswell; and sister, Robin Mainstone. ‘ Funeral services will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow immediately at East Hickory Cemetery in Hickory Corners, Ml. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service (269) 965 5145. http;//www. bachmanhebble.com is,-' I^ai» n"»»" ft M imeMatie^pMl A Those interested can register for these events and find more 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ •«*iM^- ._lll -- r* V RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget for fiscal year 2026, al a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. al 7:00 p.m. at Rutland Charier Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This nolice is posted in compliance wilh PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meelings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans wilh Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rulland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for Ihe hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals wilh disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or Oct. 1-31 — Oct. Storybook Walk: "Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider" by Jessica Lanan, Join Jumper, a small spider on a big journey! This spider has some amazing adaptations that help her survive a day in the neighborhood. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Oct. 1-31 — Bats of Michigan. Take a free, “spook-tastic" hike to learn all about Michigan bats. These creatures of the night are critical lo many Michigan habitats. Find your favorite bat along the green trail. Oct- 1-Jan. 31 — Chelsea Bivens’ art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment, Saturday, Oct. 25 — Trick-or-Treat on the Trails (family-friendly). 6-8:30 p.m. Dress up for nature-inspired, Halloween fun on candlelit trails. Trick-or-treat along a short, quarter­ mile trail. Afterwards, come inside for snacks, warm drinks, games and ' crafts in the Visitor Center. Institute members can register for the event for $5; non-members will pay $8, Families can register for $25. Monday, Oct. 27 — PCCI Chess Club. 4-6 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. « « I ’* "-S: ■ vA 4' «I < . f-.V. y. 7 »« W>. I " r K. i. K. 'SS'' J* ■ 1 jiac ? <rf *■ 1 f 1 M r •.. I 6(if f k tx- A 5fe' ( I? '•^ X- F-.J I ■A. T '.I > <?» K •* «> A f I 1 ** 4 'A *1. 'L’l*.. ' K» > « A W' « X> I' ' sr X, * •• V' L . * V s :l t t :k '4 a: > •** I 7 i ‘r • •• K s ?r X \ 1 'I ** J 'V » * 'f X t. X I I 1 % V- A *3' X \». » CELEBRATE SUCCESS! telephone number listed below. 1 mmacleod@mihomepaper.com (269) 948-2194 mE HASTINGS BANNER ■ u ''5'. N .»n9«* Il r Ji'' '-"zr I* t . i; *‘i M S . -a/"'.’' I *1 —rw 4r —1 1 s Group I I r I I i ;> ** r « J Send your student achievements or personal milestones to Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 I i ------ ,*kf u •Si i -b "Pl: �I i 10 I p, I* \ V > I 4 I ■ \’P^ THE HASTINGS BAHNER www.HastingsBanner.com \ 7 Thursday, October 23, 2025 Group f, TURNING BACK THE PAGES IC X. 1 > RIVERSIDE CEMETERY: Hastings’ resting place on the Thornapple 1 * HI 1 «• DAVID W. MILLER T.. W X i'A, ; fTcJlfii Wiiad' T 4 9 i < I '« I e I I t > 1 K ■< t,, ‘1 I I : h. ■ J »• S' ' f • iJ *. J k J i > h .-^r=T' 4V 1• I/ t *7’. 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THE FIRST BURIAL: Mrs. Nathan Barlow, 1869 On March 31,1869, the wife of pioneer settler Nathan Barlow was laid to rest northwest of town, in a spot she had chosen for herself. Paul J. Moore, in “History of Hastings on the Thomapple” (2018), writes: “On Mar. 31,1869, Nathan Barlow’s wife was laid to rest northwest of Hastings, in a place she had personal­ ly selected. At that time the city was removing people buried in the old Hastings Cemetery located where a new school was about to be built on what was officially ‘the old City Cemetery’ located at the southwest comer of Church and Grand streets. No other cemeteiy had been officially established until Sept. 27,1870.” Her grave became the seed from which Riverside grew. Within a year, as the old burial ground was vacat­ ed, Hastings found itself with a new and lasting resting place. FROM THE OLD CITY CEMETERY TO RIVERSIDE The old “City Cemeteiy,” situated at Church and Grand streets, had been the original burial ground when Hastings was still a village. As the community grew, pressure mounted to replace it. By the late 1860s, the school board eyed the site for expansion. Thus, in 1877, arrangements were made with James Swin to respect­ fully exhume and remove an estimated 130 graves at a rate of $ 1 per body. Swin ultimately removed and reinterred 127 bodies along with 14 tombstones, reset­ ting them at the emerging cemetery northwest of town (Hastings Banner, April 1922). This transition is more than a local footnote. It reflects a national pattern: in the mid-19th century, as towns matured, crowded village cemeteries were often relo­ cated to more spacious grounds on the outskirts, influ­ enced by the “rural cemetery movement.” Riverside’s opening in 1870 fits neatly into that era’s thinking about landscape, dignity, and permanence. A CEMETERY OF COMMUNITY AND CONTINUITY - When Riverside was formally dedicated in September 1870, Hastings had its first official cemetery. Families purchased lots, stonecutters supplied monuments, and over the decades, the grounds expanded westward. The cemetery came to reflect the city’s layered history— Civil War veterans, prominent business owners, civic leaders, and ordinary families all resting side-by-side. One prominent Civil War monument has been the focus Memorial Day commemorations since it was originally installed by the Fitzgerald Post in May of 1912. the reverse side is a plaque it reads: “FITZGERALD POST was named after Captain Leonard Fitzgerald, of Hastings, killed in battle. Its members were identified with the growth of Hastings from pioneer days until all of them had responded to the last great roll call. On this spot they assembled annually on Memorial Day to honor with services the memory of their com­ rades, known and unknown, who had served their country. Believing that their revered memory will inspire patri­ otism in the hearts of future generations, the members of the Grand Army Post and the Women’s Relief Corps, their faithful auxiliary, and the citizens of Hastings and vicinity and their children erected this monument RIVERSIDE UNDER CITY CARE For more than a century. Riverside was operated privately. That changed in November 2013, when the City of Hastings formally assumed ownership and man­ agement, Records of plots and burials are now kept at City Hall by the clerk/treasurer, v/hile maintenance is handled by the Department of Public Services. The city has modernized its records with an online GIS mapping system, allowing residents to locate graves by name and section. In 2014, voters approved a cemeteiy millage, ensuring that Riverside and other city ceme­ teries would be properly maintained. These measures demonstrate the enduring respect Hastings holds for its dead and for the grounds that preserve their memory. NOTABLE BURIALS Among Riverside’s thousands of memorials are names well known in Barry County, but one stands out on the state stage: Kimber Cleveland “Kim” Sigler (1894^1953). Sigler, a native of Schuyler, Neb., came to Michigan, studied law, and eventually built a career as a reform-minded Republican. He rose to become the 40th Governor of Michigan, serving from 1947 to 1949. His administration was marked by attempts to root out cor­ ruption and modernize state government, though he lost re-election in 1948. His sudden death in a plane crash in 1953 shocked the state. Today, his grave at Riverside places Hastings firmly in Michigan’s political history. Another figure of note is Brigadier General Albert D. Kniskern (1874-1930), a U.S. Army officer whose career spanned the Spanish-American War and World War I. His presence in Riverside speaks to the military traditions of Barry County, echoed by the rows of veter­ ans’ stones that line the grounds. But Riverside is not defined only by the prominent. Thousands of stones bear the surnames of Hastings’ everyday families—shopkeepers, teachers, farmers, factory workers—^whose lives collectively wove the fabric of the town. For genealogists, Riverside is an unmatched resource, offering direct connections across generations. > ♦ *0 $ 1 k I 0' >'. nd'rt .jtcZ-iEW f y Ui I r (•> r ! 4^ I r J b^n > ifiTr.' } ! lajjWPT; >■ ‘bi i'ir! \ HP'^ 14 >1 jfl > » K.Ul! I u ^tir r “7 ■ I -fl'jij r^5J55B^ 1 I r 'Ilifl'J f 9i :i •’-r* '''■' f ^'' '^ I •' r. '--‘Svrmt/u'rn KFl ? uJ ff < 'J-l’ (J ✓ 11ii I J II h r- ' mrr >w 11^' J* i •* I •-* ■ ’iiixj^xrrtxjhi « □ T i i 1 '^5 I 7i^S/KTA>F^|j^ •Jlfi ;' i r.* . I I ir; IJ fSf,:.' • > if rjn .) f , ' yz; f -« i » I f jjft ; t'l I ' '^1 iKt^I y T ri 'O'' u: J >1 > 1''■• <». S’ ' e •i If k k « 1.' J ) . I >4< I J J ( ! Jt 'f - > V IP •• * '»' rjii J *r^'A c; zu r»’ yi ih:.r b'f:’ Cifh 0 f I' > ? 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I I s..'r r» -ti I ) . » .4i .»' ' 4 * I It It fc* *9^ -•r-——---- • •J* —WH' lA Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery is home to 15,957 plots along W. State Road. Currently, 8.502 of those plots are occupied. Courtesy photos ! y THE CEMETERY AS A REFLECTION OF HASTINGS Walking through Riverside is like turning through the pages of a living book. Victorian obelisks rise beside modest 20th-century granite markers. Family plots cluster benea± oak trees, while newer sections accom­ modate modem memorials. The design and inscriptions trace changing fashions, religious sentiments, and com­ munity values over time. One can follow the epidemics that swept through the area in the 19th century, marked by small lamb-topped stones for children. War service is recorded in bronze plaques, from Civil War regiments through World War II. Even economic shifts are evident, as marble gave way to durable granite in the 20th century. In this sense, Riverside is not only a burial ground but also a community archive in stone. J 4 C< » r Hi I IB 9 ^fliHyk I Bf r J i' I / F V t » WX « .L»j. 0 * J± A'*. 4 X .' 9^i f - •i| . *«kft J'S t tjr V TT •k *tp- *= ' X’. <s£ t* t St’ >« J* .T- y ■■JZ’ • , * v. • > ’6 1/ £v« 1 «> r •. < X' '*> — V • 4 ' < •t 4 / T J .'t J .*« X w* Hi' j»j 0'1 "f*QU *1 Clii tes. n rw *• i-J 4 4 * * i ■ w 111 7** * * 4*1 .■:r '’ta t c? •K^ > u •,> *• • iI ii Jl Tc A k;’*<* ’’^**j ** !.i t « I t I 1 «;■! «p I jI M T J • <1 Attll tf 1 < t? «1 moM 2 , ‘ 1‘ 0 ♦• * I y ' 'Ij ?> I V «k; « *1 8 i6€65 nil**! LxuiUiUr I -4J ’ : t«; 1 t t'**' //t* Map:r^t3rv^C 5 ? 9 •» ,^•4 r *■' -t* I k F LJ ’ 1 ! S C I ; 1* I * jl «A »T S lira CTiHiTE 1 * 1 Michigan Governor Kimber "Kim’’ Cleveland Sigler is one of the more prominent figures buried at Riverside Cemetery. I t > a I > 8 **f ,n % H r’“ k b J’ <1 s* J t 4 9 i 1 w R I- 4 * > r L5sll ? ? .JU 0 u^S f V 4 FUAee » 1 ' I I• 7 « z«a :;t * X -n-’ -'b ■> r • * 0 'Z lib V Vfc R * X* ♦ ♦^v , f « <«*> »i X-i SI «T 'Hs|iS i lj 8 a »n I ' -’ll : _____ nUAMh ; <: t: ' ’ 0. r--• tsJ K> r. iil W| un » 4 v% L;'‘-r^«aMa9 »'-4- i-’l ll: I X The old "City Cemetery,’’ situated at Church and Grand streets, had been the original burial ground when Hastings was still a village. James Swin removed 127 bodies and 14 tombstones from the old cemetery in 1877, reinterring them at Riverside Cemetery. I. X S’ I ,Ai. K*? TT •V V. «. X z . . A «4 K PRESERVATION AND MEMORY The Riverside Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board now works with city officials to balance upkeep with historical preservation. Trees are cared for, roads maintained and older stones stabilized where possible. Community volunteers occasionally assist in clean-up days, echoing the tradition of “decoration days” when families would gather to tend graves. Digital tools have also reshaped memory. The inter­ ment database and Find-a-Grave, with nearly 9,000 memorials, allow descendants across the country to locate family resting places. Photographs of headstones are uploaded, biographical notes added, and Riverside becomes accessible beyond Hastings itself. A PLACE OF REST, A PLACE OF STORY In the end. Riverside Cemetery embodies the twin roles of any burial ground: a place of rest for the depart­ ed, and a place of story for the living. From Mrs. Barlow’s solitary grave in 1869 to Governor Sigler’s prominent memorial in 1953, from veterans’ rows to the stones of Hastings’ schoolchildren, Riverside tells a collective story of struggle, achieve­ ment and continuity. For Hastings, it is more than ground set aside—it is a mirror of the town itself. Generations have been gathered here, and generations yet to come will walk its lanes, pausing to read the names, to remember and to > -S — i5< si > «»« *•> L' * pp. >■ s >. r I • A J 4 f ■ 4^ T i«AS A !k itfr •r » 5. Ml t d J TK' •h *• J*1 Si 7 ■^. Another figure of note buried at Riverside is Brigadier General Albert D. Kniskern (1874-1930), a U.S. Army officer whose career spanned the Spanish-American War and World War I. give thanks. David Miller is a moderatorfor the "Hastings History ” Facebook group. I 9 I* >5 .» s > ‘Y •y f is t r *_ 4 'X 4 T -1 0 9 ■p B A .1 ¥» * 4* t * *<» r is. ri« - •* — s- 4K 4* r P >1 •w**. it. » i s w » ki* V’ * t J t r* ♦ > A4 A > c A < T •t; Ar « * . % 4. Xia > ?M » >• ■> * . '-' -. *5:^ 7 ? b^ <r' /-r 4 ► r*.'U: .'*’•19^ Jf « * I ■ • - ± T, '------------- • lllti l « One prominent Civil War monument has been the focus Memorial Day commemorations since it was originally installed at Riverside by the Fitzgerald Post in May of 1912. ♦ ♦ •A « at ./V »« ♦ & f*T .y 4 $5 • w •4'.r' > t S' 1 I �ifr ’ ■f' VI *c‘ yir* I' 4 / p ( V it /V J *’ t ». F4 y i Thursday, October 23, 2025 Tnr 1 I WWW HasfingsBonner coin 8 » ? I t » s ■> J i Kietzman becomes third ieader for TK giris in three conference races Brett Bremer r * SPORTS Group / A **> * I "> r. Sports Editor There were a lol of highs and lows for both Ihomapplc Kellogg varsity cross country teams this fall in the GK (iold Ccmfcrcncc Bui the Jrojans put a couple pretty g(xxi packs together on the fiat, fast course at Riverside Park in Cirand Rap­ ids Wednesday at ihc OK ( iold ( onTer­ ence Championship Meet. Junior Peyton Hardy and senior Madi­ son Kietzman finished off runs to all-con­ ference honors by leading the Trojan learn. Amya Gater. Brielle Miller and ( armcn Reynolds from the TK girls’ team and Grady Galaviz and Owen Bremer from the TK boy s* team were honored as hon­ orable mention all-conference runners at the conclusion of the meet loo. Kietzman made it three different leaders in the three conference races for the TK girls. She hit the fini.sh line 11th Wednesday with a time of 21 minutes 4G. 12 seconds. Hardy was right behind her in 12th place with a lime of21:41.26. The freshman Miller and juniors Reynolds and Breanna Schut were right behind the two leaders for the TK ladies Miller placed 14th in 21:51.21, Reynolds 16th in 22:00.52 and Schut 17th in 22:05.80. Senior Avery Hagemann ran her fast­ est race of the season to finish as the TK girls’ number five and sophomore Karsyn Boersma was the TK team's seventh runner. They were 28th and 31 st overall respectively. Both TK teams were running Wednes­ day without the student-athlete who lead them at the previous conference jamboree. (Jator was out with an injury and Bremer was out sick. That didn’t change the placement in the standings much for the TK ladies, who still finished second, but it was a big hit for the TK boys who finished the day in fifth-place but had the chance to may­ be finish as high as third at full-strength. The South Christian teams won girls’ and boys’ championships in the confer­ ence this fail. The Sailor girls finished the cham­ pionship meet with 19 points ahead of TK 70, Wayland 74, West Catholic 95, Northview 103, Grand Rapids Union 187 and Wyoming 197, South Christian had three girls in the top ten including the three fastest runners. Senior Chloe Rinzema won the race in 18:52,47 with freshman Lily VanEyk the runner-up in 18:53.78 - a new PR for her. The Sailors won the boys’ meet with > ahead of Norihvicu 38. Wayland 115. Grand Rapids Union 116, Thomapplc Kellogg 141. Wyoming 147 and West Catholic 156. Northview’s Rhys Holmes and South t hnslian's Thad Vanderl.aan, a pair of seniors, both sei new personal record times while leading the pack Holmes won the race in 16:17.80 and VanderLaan checked in at 16:22.60. The lop 15 in the race included seven Northview runners and six South Chris­ tian runners. The only two from another team were Wayland’s Mason Feintfifth) and Ethan Manning (seventh). Junior (irady (iaiaviz had a strong race loplace I9ih in 18:17.54 forTK. Tm happy for Grady to finally have a competitive race where he looked confident coming all the way through even with a mile to go, and was happy with his performance." TK boys* coach Josh Reynolds said. “ That is hopefully a good uplift going into regionals and then Barry County over at Lakewood ...We had a really gtx)d workout last Thursday and we talked about just that confidence. We moved some of our PR times up a little bit to try and build some confidence and do some mental work on what ihis race was going to be.” A pair of TK sophomores set new per­ sonal records. Wyatt Richardson came in 30th with a time of 19; 14.46. Pender Workman was 34th in 19:46.11. Sophomore Garrett Holzhausen placed 29th in 18:57.95, senior Benja­ min Postma was 31st in 19:17.26 and freshman Parker Robinett was 32nd in 19:23.31. “They were super confident about keeping their group together,” coach Reynolds said, “which is what we have been working on all season. Really try­ ing to make that cohesion be throughout the whole race so it wasn't just three individuals or four individuals racing. Il really was where they were having those conversations out on the course in terms of what their strategies were and what they wanted to do.” TK’s number seven for the day was senior Noah Donker who finished 39ih. Coach Reynolds also said he was pret­ ty pleased with his JV runners. Senior Alex Frizzell, freshman Magnus GalavizandjuniorMichael Mullin all set new personal record times. TK also got a PR from sophomore Harper Phillips in the JV girls' race. The Trojans return to action Saturday, Oct. 25, at their MHSAA Lower Pen­ insula Division 2 Regional hosted by South Christian. -P: /i i.-S 7 4 « I « ja I 4. > Of 1 J ir i t Ii I 1 * r^'\ z ' I s < i t I ■*' r f r' >■ 9 t r I I « t I 1 f 1 ** I I ! 1 1 f J f 1 I i f -Z r ■ '1 » -i f X. ' > i ^• J 4 « < f » ✓ I >1 I I I .1 * • » lilV I •I { X * « V > r* a* rMA » s r .'I % • ' «’ 4 t i r y 1<(® n 1 w « I f‘. -'S'^ ■ « » r u'/‘' I 5.i1 I * y s ’i’ ./-I M rT'r* .V K •-* I *« > ✓ < 4 *<« I I < k T ■ *«. ' 4 Thornapple Kellogg senior Madison Kietzman (left) and junior Peyton Hardy (second from left) are honored among the all-conference athletes at the end of the OK Gold Conference Championship meet at Riverside Park m Grand Rapids W/ednesday. Oct 15 Photos by Brett Bremer f r t1 !. I- a * « ft.J. ‘ -iid 'JX' 4 1 I 4 1. * C fc' J » T ^’** <_ s I 4 4 4* r* 1 A ,*s i >« e i* •A 1 .1 « :.W«* f ^J* .« 835 4 I rtf »(« « K- 1 f yC»5S»** I w M-. J I I 1 881i ■»> r f^‘ xT^^e r— • •> V 4 3t *!< I Um- I -dn w < ^■d r 4. **- 1 s f^. 5-? fc; ! I .1 . ♦ r ,4 4 At© slkw t Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Breanna Schut runs to a 17thplace time of 22 minutes 5,80 seconds at the OK Gold Conference Championship at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids Oct. 15. IbI -?iAh^'.- L Thornapple Kellogg freshman Parker Robinett rounds a final turn before the finish just ahead of teammates Wyatt Richardson and Benjamin Postma Wednesday, Oct. 15. during the OK Gold Conference Championship at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids *:*v €•:**: ft 8 1 1 t '.Tt Hff f» 11 x*;’ 5 I I t; SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 15,2025 Called to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: DeVries. Doster, Goebel, Pence Agenda and Minutes approved Commissioner's Report Public comments were received. Department Reports were received. Approved: Payment of bills Weed Assessments Absentee Vote Counting Board Public and Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned. 7:35 p.m. Submitted by: Rod Goebel, Clerk NOTICE OF DETERMINATION REVIEW HEARING The Barry County Road Com­ mission will be holding a Natural Beauty Determination Review Hearing to hear support or ob­ jection of the abandonment of the Natural Beauty status for Engle Road. The review hear­ ing will be held at the Irving Township Hall, 3425 Wing Road, Hastings, Michigan at 7 PM on November 10, 2025. If you are unable to attend please feel free to submit a response to the road commission up until November 7th. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Barry County Road Commission at (269) 945-3449 or by email at iwelch@barrycrc.ora. V w» Wbk..-. I I ■l •*? *^** •-; iter,:'- r J t I . 81 TVR Maple Valley teams run well at Big 8 Conference Championship ) 1 __ i r ‘ 4’ 4 I R 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lion leaders Tuesday, Oct. 14, both ran their second fastest time of the season, and overall the Maple Valley varsity boys' and girls’ cross country teams performed well at the Big 8 Con­ ference Championship they hosted. The Maple Valley girls wrapped up a fifth-place finish in the conference with a fifth-place Tuesday finish. Freshman Melanie Jones, pushing for a top ten spot just missed that mark while leading the Maple Valley girls. She placed 11th overall in 22 minutes 12.45 seconds. “She gave it everything, just missing a personal record by three seconds,” Lion STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30146-DE Hon. William Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of George Lawrence Perse Jr. Date of birth: 07/24/1963. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, George L. Perse Jr., died 06/02/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Cheri Ruzza, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/20/25 Cheri Ruzza 6278 North 12th St. Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 269-365-1778 head coach Tiffany Blakely said. "She ran a really solid race the whole time, and she even said she ran better than she thought she would.” The Lion team had an addition and a subtraction Tuesday. Senior Athena Morehouse got to compete for the first time this fall, although senior Ada Marie Blakely missed out on the race leaving the team still with four finishers,. “Morehouse did exactly what I was hoping she would, placing between se­ nior Izabelle Soper and sophomore Lydia Emerick,” coach Blakely said. “We are looking beyond this race at the regional final and it improves our overall standing having Morehouse on the team. Soperfinished 23rd overall in24:46.36. Morehouse was29thin25:43.28.Aftera tough race Saturday at the Greater Lan­ sing Championship, Emerick bounced back to place 35th in 27:12.91. junior Tyler Curtis led the Maple Val­ ley boys with a time of 19:25.38 that put him in 18th place overall. “Curtis ran a very aggressive race, really pushing the pace for the first two miles to finish with his second fastest time ever,” coach Blakely said. The Lion boys’ team did get five racers Tuesday. Junior Cameron Murray was the team’s number two with a 26th-place time of 20:31.76. Sophomores Grady Wilkes and Kelvin Davis both were just off their fastest times of the year. Wilkes placed 37th in 22:12.23 and Davis 41st in 22:53.94. It was just the second varsity cross country race ever for Davis. Lion junior Quincy Page ran to a 45 thplace lime of 23:51.48. The Lions were seventh in the final conference standings this fall. Quincy won the boys' meet with 51 points ahead of Bronson 64, Union City 66, Concord 86, Stockbridge 134, Springport 151, Maple Valley 163 and Reading 205. Union City senior Ben Gaulsche ran his fastest race of the season, 16:55.95, to win it. Concord took the girls' victory with 34 points ahead of Bronson 43, Union City 76. Stockbridge 125, Maple Valley 135, Springport 146, Quincy 152 and Reading 185. Bronson senior Ashlynn Harris was the girls' meet champ with a time of 19:49.56. s •>’.i Ww I jG- 1 i I * I 4 .< A J •4 t. i w»» i ■r f*. * r U. 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Applications must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025. Contact 269-945-1284 for w k 4?^ h *. 11 I S, I I r * ♦ ♦ it 4 II li ( >. ^*3 e ■7' :.4b. ) The Barr)’ County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards: more information. r t'JLU 4 I 4 b A aJd 4 U . . Barry County Board of Commissioners NOTICE: SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS + > '» it 2^ 1 I• 1 �h» n k 1 K! I 11 I I www.HastingsBanner.com I* THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW»w’0">"p Thursday, October 23, 20 Aa“^, I «I I ** w » * City of Hastings COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 632 I I M li III F AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE Vll-C 420 E MILL PUD c THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: H K mo 3HT c,’ SECTION I. Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Hastings, Michigan, is amended to amend Article Vll-C as follows: l t. i 1 jaE ($r.' n f ii'. .. I i I I 1 ■:.3 s District, in accordance with the final development plan of the 420 E Mill Planned Unit Development, subject to all the terms and conditions of this division- < J .JJ :7( at X s: J F''" J Sec. 90-730.13. - Zoning map. The zoning ordinance of the City of Hastings is hereby amended by rezoning the following described lands from the D-1, Industrial District to the PUD. Plant . <i Unit Developnt 4 -rP' iHua w DESCRIPTION ALL OF LOTS 330, 332, 333, AND 334 AND PART OF LOTS 329, 331. AND 335 AND PART OF VACATED PLATTED HANOVER STREET, AND PART OF VACATED PLATTi BOLTWOOD STREET, ALL IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED COMMENCING AT THE NORTH % CORNER OF SECTION 17, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST: THENCE S00“15'23'W. 1121.83 FEET ALONG THF NORTH SOUR! LINE OF SAID SECTION 17TOTHE SOUTH LINE OF PLATTED MILL STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE N89°46’48"W, 534,08 FEEI TO fHE IRUE POINT O' BEGINNING;THENCE S34°44’13’’W, 359.13 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OFTHE NORTH BAND OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE ALONG SAI' TRAVERSE LINE N50°51’15’W, 331.34 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID TRAVERSE LINE N68°47’24”W, 82.56 FEET TO THE END OF SAID INTERMEDI.' TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF VACATED BOLTWOOD STREET N00‘’19’59’’E, 58.15 FEET TO SAID SOUTH LINE OF MILL SI REEL: IHENi iALONG SAID SOUTH LINE S89'’46’48’’E, 538.24 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. INCLUDING LAND LYING BETWEEN SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AH( THE WATERS OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, AS LIMITED BY THE SIDE LINES EXTENDED TO THE WATER EDGE. CONTAINING 1.95 ACRES OF LAND. MORE OR I E ' TO SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE, PLUS AS UNDETERMINED AND VARIABLE AREA BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS . I THE THORE ■ PLE RIVER. SPLIT/COMBINED ON 01/13/2017 FROM 55-001-001-00. 1 1 3 KJ 1 t I i I I I t T BIT FART F31't ^311 1 1 « a SI'ClW Ri r /’ g g 1 1 I ) i I » Article VH-C: 420 E MILL PUD ITA vt I t or' I aViP » r w General Location: 328 E Mill St. This parcel contains approximately 2.152 acres, and; ' -noitGCu ’ If: The zoning ordinance of the City of Hastings is hereby amended by rezoning the following described lands from Royal Coach PUD to Planned Unit Development, in accorda > with the final development plan of 420 E Mill Planned Unit Development, subject to all the terms and conditions of this division: I I DESCRIPTION I ALL OF LOTS 322 THRU 328, LOTS 336 THRU 348, PART OF LOTS 329 AND 335, ALL OF THE BLANK LOTS LYING WEST OF LOT 348, SOUTH OF APPLE SI RF! AND NORTHERLY OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER, AND PART OF VACATED HANOVER, EAST AND APPLE STREETS, ALL IN THE ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 POST OF SECTI 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE S00'’15'25”W 1121.72 FEET ALONG THE NORT H-SOUTII 1/d ! ||: OF SAID SECTION 17TOTHE SOUTH LINE OF PLATTED MILL STREET (SAID POINT LYING 1.39 FEET EAST OF AN IRON PIPE); THENCE S00°15'25"W, 499.60 FE T . ALONG SAID 1/4 LINE TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF THE NORTH BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE S70°55’22 V\/. 268.20 FEET ALONG S/ INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE N72°46’49”W, 215 .56 FEET ALONG SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE N50o12’27"W. 358 .27 FEET TO I' ij END OF SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE N34 °44’13’'E, 360 .42 FEET TO SAID SOUTH LINE OF MILL STREET; THENCE S89 46 48”E, 531 53 Ff J ■ I'. ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. INCLUDING ALL LAND LYING BETWEEN SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF THORNAPPLE RIVER AS LIMITED BY THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE SIDELINES. CONTAINING 7.71 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, TO SAID INTERMFDi ATE TRAVERSE LINE, PLUS AN UNDETERMINED AND VARIABLE AREA BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. 1 I J f • i t * •'/Vk i t I I } 4 r ’' I I t t I I * S9TAiG?^«, Ji « iTT C ' ' I I * 'i ’ J t I lA s dJl'.VAi . I General Location: 420 E Mill St. This parcel contains approximately 8.21 acres. J• L I FJ?# 1 , ♦) Q- S^J !,7' V t ■ WJ10 ? I f ' f • • IB: I' w u3' I MlU^h ■ F. 0 £•* I t T(' on®! • aniBi lit * 1 T t t (d) Building “D” Barry County Food and Arts Center consisting of parking lot areas to the west and northeast of building “D” consisting of 10,740 square feet with a Child C?:" Center and other uses consistent with this Article. ' ’ < t I i R' ^7fTf^ Jsd 'iH nixBlU' (c) Maximum building height is 40 feet. i t I I 1 Sec. 90-730.17. - Development requirements. I .•% .HI W» » Al 4 f - fHv.;-:.-' > • . (2) Utilities. The uses shall be served by public water and sanitary sewer as approved by the director of public services for the City of Hastings (3) Surface water drainage. Stormwater management plan as approved by director of public services for the City of Hastings with review by the Departm ?nt of Energy, Grer Lakes, and Environment. V'' t I i* I »I » > -j=4VM?lL.I . r I J < (b) Pedestrian access will also be by the existing trestle bridge over the Thornapple River. '5' G: , ( (a) Ingress and egress shall be by way of three (3) driveways from Mill Street to the north. I I > L; (1) Street and access. f •In . t. (d) 30 feet building separation f F • U s- f- (b) The unit density is 24.5 units per acre of development area and multiple family buildings to exceed 24 units per building. k eldest OS < Or.y I i (a) Building front setback for multi-family buildings with more than four dwelling units is a minimum of 5 feet. I I I • t 1 The district regulations for the 420 E Mill PUD will be the same as A-1 (Sec. 90-394) with the following departures: O'. I 1 F Sec. 90-730.16. - District Regulations. I I r'G/V) fki p (c) Building “C” consisting of nine (9) one-bedroom units, nineteen (19) two-bedroom units, and two (2) three-bedroom units for an overall unit count of thirty (30) units. ij3:n €i. ■ r j I r Il ■ 1 I 9 V 4 k I (b) Building “B” consisting of nine (9) one-bedroom units, forty-two (42) two-bedroom units, and three (3) three-bedroom units for an overall unit count of fifty-four (54) i^nits ( .-e 4 II ’1I ) k (a) Building ‘A’ consisting of eighteen (18) one-bedroom units, thirty (30) two-bedroom units, and three (3) three-bedroom units for an overall unit count of fittv-one (51). 4 If ' I I Only the principal and accessory uses noted below shall be allowed in the 420 E Mill PUD District: aWT I I Sec. 90-730.15. - Permitted uses. ' • I S*?t9ni : I » '• Al • s The rezoning of the above-described lands to the planned unit development district, In accordance with the final amended PUD plan of the 420 E Mill Planned Unit Deveh ment (“the development”) is subject to all the following terms and conditions: In the case of conflicts or discrepancies between any part of the final amended development plan and the terms of this division, this division shall control. 9 1 w - V I Us 1 * I I c. The 420 E Mill Planned Unit Development shall comply in all respects with the final PUD plan of the development.The final development plan has a date of July 23. 202S, prepared by AR Engineering on behalf of Copper Rock Construction and includes the application for planned unit development rezoning, the PUD narrative, architectural e! vation drawings of the proposed buildings and other materials submitted with the application, except to the extent that any such materials may be inconsistent with this division f ■I v't. J > I Sec. 90-730.14. - Development plan. 'Ifjj ■ 5? jj r r'n'< : "i (4) Open space. Development will provide approximately 3.50 acres or 35% of open space on the site. ! ] k • 3 ’■ T (5) Preservation of natural area. Placement of buildings, site improvements, and open space is largely respectful of wetlands, floodplain, Butler Creek, and the Thorru p! River frontage. IJI I r b - u» (6) Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Article Xll and approved by administrative staff. ) I ♦ *1 I t f i '9''hr 4 II«*H (7) Lighting. Lighting plans shall be approved by administrative staff. ’T ( J3bii*il ;jLv* f uk - R&b/ i r> 447'*’ (8) Signs. Signs for the 420 E Mill PUD shall comply with all regulations of article Xi of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance as are applicable to the use, a;-' I rrSri': .i:r 7 er I’M -- r I JI I 4 f f I if 'I I.'' I h 1 I I I •, J 11 I i I rl r > ' efk' f I' k 1 ) I I < I r f ■ I k ' I lOf J!' < .9 . I r » •lt:' J I i' 1- I r V4 The city council hereby determines that the final amended site plan and PUD zone for 420 E Mill project complies with the provisions of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance and M promotes its intent and purposes. The council also finds that granting the PUD rezoning will result in a recognizable and substantial benefit to the users of the project and to the community and that the proposed type and density of use shall not result in a material increase in the need for public services, facilities and utilities, and shall not place a material burden upon the subject or surrounding land or property owners and occupants or the natural environment. The council further finds that based on the design of the PUD, the proposed use is appropriate for the proposed location and is not likely to lead to a significant change in the 9 uses master planned in the area adjacent to the 420 E Mill PUD. Also, the proposed development will not have a significant negative impact on the surrounding area and the r proposed development will be under single ownership and control for completing the project in conformity with this article. i V r-* Sec. 90-730.18. - Findings. II 1» ■ hl (10) Uses and development regulations not specified. For all uses and development regulations not specified in this division, the requirements of the muftifamtiy buildings shall use the requirements of the A-1 zone. ) .1 > n (9) Parking. 259 parking spaces required, and 267 parking spaces will be provided. ’I , I : ■ ** : i JS W. t t 1 f { t • f tn- i‘rn-n. J r' 15 SECTION II. I •! •I If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction. 5 such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance i r i F' t SECTION III, ri f I ) s I All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. tj r’ h I ■ SECTION IV »1 S' .H I I This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter. t « *1 I ' 'J Moved by Member Brehm, with support by Member Resseguie, that Ordinance No. 632 be adopted as read. ■ I YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie, Rocl^a, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS: None 't k ( II ./rr V I )l» t p II ri I 4 I Ji . Adoption Date: October 13, 2025 I r •,'J J ABSENT: None • 4 . fl 4 *< ... 1 Effective Date: October 24. 2025 f1 I First Reading: September 29, 2025 vr Second Reading: October 13, 2025 if5 r « X CITY OF HASTINGS Linda Perin I I City Clerk « I ) ' iXW’ tb‘ 'f 1 1.4 K I CERTIFICATE t The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council, of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of October 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, and that the original of said Ordinance is on file in the records of the City of Hastings. I further certify that the meeting was conducted, and public notice was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and that minutes were kept and will be or have been made availalile I • as required thereby. ( J I 4F I ? t 1 s ri If i VI* 1 I 1 f I ) / J 11 e 'f ,A * LT I » Linda Perin City Clerk I I I 1 .i I I• It •» ri ri ♦ I i I I 4 I •! �tel I 10 Thursday, October 23, 2025 BAMMBI VIEW « riwme ------ - fnnn 2024. u,-rs ii.itd vnh ,, nxwc of c 374,6.^ points. The only girls to surpass the 4/Mi-point mark at Uw state finals m 2023 were the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division I and Division 3 stale champions. Grand Rapids (laion* junior Lydia Slagcl pul herM-df on that level over the weekend al Ihc MIS( A Meet at the Hol­ land Community Aquatic Center Taking on 32 of the slate s best high school divers. Slagcl took ihc charnpi(inship in the diving event with a new personal and team record score of406.2 5 points in an 11-dive competition. Slagcl was fourth at ihc MHSAA Low­ er Penin.sulaDivisirm I (iirls'Swimming and Diving Finals a.sajuni(ff in 2024. She was ihc only girls to score more than 4(X) points at the 2025 MISCA Meet. Kalamazoo Centra! senior, another stale medalist from Division I a year ago, was second with a score of 387.80 points and Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger. the MHSAA L.P. Division 2 diving slate champion A. l> HasHngsBanner •*»'A —- ------ i 4 4 1* M •X 4 f 1 I I- 'ild*// j k ki & "'•Wl ll «Bb» -i ft Slagcl arxl Yarger were iltc lone rep Z .,;f* * Z <b V rcsentatises for their tcam^ 3i ri c rtiMi j I iatc-scason gathering of the inp * 9 V \ t > • I i I } • >> • s t 4 .,r z / jrh‘ frinn across the slate Diving regional^ this season arc sei ftw Nov. 13 Yarger is working lo umr peu in the MHSAA (hviston 2 Diving Regional at Northview Nov. 13, and Slagcl in the Division I Diving Rc^pBil in Hudsonville. The girls and their teammates have their respective coni ererux meets on lh<; slate before regional Yarger and the Delton Kellogg Hastings girls will be a part of the Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference Champion­ ships Nov. 7-8 hosted by Harper Creek High Schrx»l Slagcl and the (rafors, the Thomapple Kellogg. Hopkins. West Michigan Avia­ tion Academy and West Catholic co-op will be a part of the OK Conference f asl Division Championships ihat same weekend. f 1 Local divers amazing at MISCA Meet; Slagel wins, Yarger third BffltlBremer Spofls Edrtor I » I I I. V !•« I 'A I i *► I f « « * ■ ' .te I!' ? 9 F ) / *I V AM J> k < iiteii * •- J A ► »* r 1 » >9 c s. c: Grarid F^apids Ga!OfS, lOiO' I I \ the oBlnij co'nf,' i or diving coach Todd Bates Fholo provided f *> r >-1 I I rt'xffil' '2 w w» ' mH- r -1 3 • '■ * I . «• rales her cnanip nsl: {j if. Zl > i ’ i d OsOf ^itti rate w ith six of the fir d \cn 11ni I ’ and just l9poinho\vraH South ( liTj liuit IHinmorv fiflanv IXMaagd wou dx gji F race in 18.5.3.22. Hackett Caiholii Prep Mrnior F.mma Riker was second in i9j.i -9 Hie next live finishers were South ( hristian uirls - in­ cluding four ifeshrnert. Delton Kellogg was led by senior Lili Timmerman w ho placed S3rd in 24 59.21. The other three Panthers liiushed w iftun about 15 seconds of each other witli new persona! records. Junior 1; velynn Coumeya was93rdin25:23.11. FreshmanOlivia Vin­ cent was 95tli in 25:34.77. Junior Makayla Lutz, placed 96th in 25:37.76. C'ovenani ( hrislian was second in the s k ts 1 >11 -4 > r' >h if »> X- X .•H*' girls' team standings with 67 points ahead of HackcU Catholic Prep 77, Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports 109, Bndgman 126. Watervliet 185. Union City 191. Three Oaks River Valley 236. Schoolcraft 255 and (irand Rapids Union 298. The Delton Kellogg teams will head to Allendale Salurday for their MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional. llie girls' rate takes off al 10 a.m. and the boys run al 11:00. Division 4 races will also be held during the morning session in Allendale with Division 1 and 2 regional races in the afternoon. I^ewood will host the Barry County Meet Monday. Oct 27. at Lakevsotxl High School. A I r* Mb^ . ‘^4* ,* s, 5 I 99 - I >*• »>> I \ I >1 t'/l 1 If r d I I >r* « r I 1 Deal • Xi’**' I r 4 V f* > 4 u 1‘,^ X- *i 'I t I 4. A A' t V- 1 mJ ' I 4 *1 c V j >v 1 tv* •: tl- l\ . r A 1 I 1 vikes have some of their best runs of the season at league championship ; i '• 1 .J 5-- sB**^**' tfar II.I • *** I < 1 I b TO. THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the Cloverdale, Wilkinson, Jones (Mud) Lakes Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 2025-2 benefited by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan. The project cost is $300,000, which is the amount to be collected by special assessment. The amount assessed against each property in the district will be $340.00 per year for front lots and $110.00 per year for back lots. If extra funds are available at the end of the term of the special assessment, the Township Board reserves the right to levy an assessment of a lesser amount tn the final year or to authorize the carry-over of surplus funds to a new special assessment district. The term of the special assessment will be five years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor have further reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Ml on October 28. 2025 at 6;30 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections thereto and confirming the roll as submitted or revised or amended. I Lakewood junior Kaden Rohrbacher set a new personal record to place 11 th at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship Wednes­ day, Oct. 15, in Charlotte. Rohrbacher traversed the course at the Country' Mill Orchard and Cider Mill in 17 minutes 33.9 seconds. He bested his previous PR by a little over 20 seconds. He was one of two Viking guys to run hi s fastest race ofthe season Wednesdav. Sophomore Dakota Hanner turned in a new PR of 20:08.1 to place 38lh. The Lakewood girls’ team had four runners run dieir fastest race ofthe season. The Lakewood boys were fiftli in the day s’ standings and the girls were seventh. Lansing Catholic won both boys and girls’ championships on the day. Tlie Cougars took the boys' meet with 24 points ahead of Portland 50, Ionia 78, Olivet !00, Lakewood 124, Charlotte 144 and Lansinu Sexton 219. Portland senior Andrew Feldpausch won the boys' * race in 16:30.8 and he was one of six giij s to finish in less than 17 minutes. Lansing Catholic had the next three finishers and six Cougars were among tlie top ten. Senior Lucas Gates led the way for Lansing Catholic w ith a runner-up lime w I9 I Hlr < I I r r A $ 1 Of 16:39.5. Junior Bryce Goodemool was the j Vikings' number two with a time of 18:52.4. Sophomore Elhan Langmaack placed 36th in 19:48.9. The fifth scorer I for Lakewood w'as sophomore Gibson Yeiler who clocked in 54th with a time of 21:41.7. Lansing Catholic won the girls' meet with 26 points ahead of Olivet 57, Char­ lotte 79, Ionia 108, Eaton Rapids 137, Portland 141 and Lakewood 199. Sophomore Heidi Carter improved her personal record to 24:1019 to lead the Lakewood ladies. She was 45th overall. Viking senior Emma Tidd turned in her best time ofthe fall at25:44.6to place 5 5th. Tlie Viking team got a personal record of 29:35,5 from junior Laurelye Carter who was 72nd. Viking senior Marci Nurenberg ran her fastest race of the season to place 75th in 31:14.1. Jayda M iller was the Vikings * number five with an 80lh-place time of 35:55.7. Olivet sophomore Tiya Feldpausch won the girls' race in 18:17.4. Eaton Rapids sophomore Remie Ellis was the runner-up in 18:23.7. Lansing Catholic juniorGraceWonch was third in 18:30.5. The Cougar team had the next three finishers behind Wonch, and there w ere seven Cougars among the top 12 finishers overall. » .J I 1 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor r -»3 I I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL CLOVERDALE, WILKINSON, JONES (MUD) LAKES AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIST. 2025-2 •y^ s ' 3^; 1 M * J i Many Panthers reaching their peak as regional race nears HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 4 ( / 4 r ? V •^1t« I r A trio of Panthers in the varsity scoring group set new persona! records, and eight guys overall ran their best lime ycl, al the Kalamazoo Christian Invitational Saturday. The IX’Iton Kellogg boys were seventh in a field of 14 teams at live race. The IXllon Kellogg girls’ team didn’t have enough runners for a team score, but had a trio of new personal records set loo. Delton Kellogg sophomores Jace Hilton and Ayden Jones improved their personal records in the boys' race. Hilton placed 3801 in 18 minutes 36.87 seconds. Jones was 45th in 19:04.13. Junior Jack Favreau set a PR while fin­ ishing in the seventh spot for the DK boys. He wa.s 86tli overall in 20:38.03. Junior tendon Madden led the IXIton Kei logg boys with a lime of 17:41.21 which put him 20th overall. DK senior Nick Muday was 30th in 18:13.52. iV * .Ki'. » «' i, t u* Freshman Malachi Allcrsma was the DK team’s number five willi a 52nd-platc lime of 19:22.91. DK sophomore Joseph McCoy was 69th in 19:56.02. Hackett Catholic Prep senior Marek Butkiewicz was the day’s individual champion on the boys' side with a time of 15:20.14. Three Oaks River Valley freshman Mason Rogers was the runner-up in 16:14.70 and his senior teammate Landon Rogers placed Grird in 16:29.33. Hackett senior Sean Siems placed fourth in 16:37.46. The Kalamazoo Homeschool Sports team won the boys' meet with 66 points ahead of South C hristian 86, Covenant Christian 117, Schtolcraft 129, Hackett Catholic Prep 136,Three Oaks Ri ver Valley 149, Delton Kdlo^ 171, Union City 178. Grand Rapids Union 206, Watervliet 228. Bridgman 258 and Kalamazoo Christian 339. A Soutli Christian team ranked fourtli in the stale in Division 2 dominated the girls’ '■ .. a: r 1 { > is. /• r* r I <> ..I > IT ? A T « * ▼ •I. l.h' »■ i I* 3 W' i /y . .i t M’ < j^' •Vj* , J Brett Bremer Sports Edrtor . z 1 I I f I Mate* V* HSpI ntta *.« * I ’itjffi: M fl .»-1 :i '<Ki > 4r \ .a A ' k Vw* , te *> r a 4. ««• « ■r /1 w- j VUI3( i > } m J .• HO. 5a:ife5-r..' • * H *■ ! •>' * V• • ♦ :> 4 ' X • *?’ • **is I ««U I J ;v b ,'l i j «!r' <? *« 1 t J A 1 ’?ej I Ax > 1 f t I IZJl •tetf *v ' * lib I i * i ^5 i h » T'c * t } Ft' '•p ' r> 1 'TW.. ^4 r ti ii^ *: ,, -♦ *r -I 1 1 * *• - f.:;-Jir, c * ft t I 55 %: f ««* 4 ft ■ c « ft p. • *» * •1 »,»•»• ii »itis <« 3.^' »:*.4 i liKdllSll! ■ 9 * t •I t It '•"’ti »- -9* r 6 f f f J 4 I i' k C*!' I *te. V s., H / * ( I . M n ) «w I ’ •4 1 I < I( ■M •s V ) * ■ ‘ IF ■ •IN, I “ I .’.’7 * k .?• t • •5^ k " Kid » k ri». fj < i t i I V Ite •V <* a , 1 w. t• I r "I I The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting Io the assessment roll shall file his/her objections in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment in writing, or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, and in that event, appearance at the public hearing shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that after the public hearing, the Township Board may confirm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide by resolution for payment of special assessments with interest; may provide by resolution for payment of special assessments in full before a date certain; and may provide by resolution for such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to special assessment for aquatic plant control projects. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment Is confirmed at or following the above public hearing, a property owner or any person having in interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. Hope Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP Deborah Jackson, Clerk 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetwp.com L t: Is 3 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE «•« f’ lb Jr < % TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BAR­ 1 ; 1 RY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on November 13, 2025, (xxnmencing at 7 00 p.m, at the Prairievtlie Township Hall, 10115 S Norris Rd., Delton Ml. 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning 4•' i 1 i. 1 i i ) It. *• Ua J •« I I IK ! I *<r 1 IT, •1: 4 Township Zoning Administrator. Mark Thompson (mthompson@pcimi.com) or by leaving a phone mes­ sage prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator, Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public hear­ .Kir >■ I Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission’s consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the -V k r . J J. ; . • •» > 'a I ’Ci '•'b » is.. • I « r « J *. I k ri I• ing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner. Gregory Koning, 28484 62* Ave, Lawton, Ml, 49065 for a Speaal Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for an accessory building on vacant property and failing to meet the size arid locational requirements pursuant to provisions in Section 4 20“Residential Accesso^ Buildings" of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is 11240 S Oak Dr, Delton. Ml, 49046. parcel number 08-12-240-042-01. The subject site is currently zoned T i . I t-i. ) - i* ■ s• 'H ■1- * i. 'i \». } ’ > a I I t‘ R2- Medium Density Residential. 2. Such other business as may properly come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make 7 \ } 4 A . Z" .'•t ’K ’lb ■r. I 4' changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place, or, if an electronic I I kI . I meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting, Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or i d* 4; >1 9 ki il;I telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION r ’ 1 I »l Mr ^1 ' Ji. i s tl V A « ■»V i J k. > I; ' lli hI By; Fritz Boric. Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 11015 S- Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046 S' > s H < , V nt * I Ik 1 < ti V t , 1 tMj A 'J ‘ I V t �$ 1 I J 5 «« I I b I X THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com A — * Thursday, October 23, 2025 VIEWx.^ Group i1 Randall makes it three conference championships in three seasons T >!a ' ■ S j > I •^.1 4 I «db£ Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings junior Caroline Randall won the Interstate-8 Athletic Confer­ ence Championship for the third time Thursday, Oct. 16, at Harper Creek High School. Randall ran to a winning time of 18 minutes 22.18 seconds for the Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team. No one else in the conference was even close. Par­ ma Western sophomore Bridget Fullerton was the runner-up in 19:46.68. The Saxon junior has won all eight Interstate-8 Athletic Conference races she has competed in over the past three sea­ sons. Now sights are set on getting back to the state finals. Hastings will compete in its MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional at South Christian High School Saturday morning. Randall has been a medalist at the MH­ SAA L.P. Division 2 State Finals in each of her first two varsity seasons. As a team, the Hastings girls and the Hastings boys both placed sixth Thursday at the conference championship meet in Battle Creek. The Harper Creek girls won a team championship with 56 points outscoring Parma Western 64, Marshall 74, Coldwa­ ter 116, Pennfield 119, Hastings 127 and Jackson Northwest 162. T he Saxon girls’ team had three of its seven scoring runners set new personal <31 T J ■1* •7 f:, Lj nt I K f "j 1 1 I * *B£w 07SJ r .•r I J I S «x I, Xi 0 BI .J= . ; ’I ]<, 'n 3‘\ T vq 14 4;-“ Sys! htevii.' - gs • ri ■' 1 WfcS’ s 'Tr:j “^^4. t; y I 44 r ' I ' . . iJZ \wHraf Fa* I t f ICj M I I O J th A- BJC "ft iawt i thiaflip'tta n:’’< HIsai I (J KI « I i 4 L Js • S I I '* « : t I j □sss^ -niiTs' l■<4J I I CriSA J’ <■ I i r I 4 I **' M I I i' r I I 5 J I I ;• •'iW 4 e ]h I fI r ♦ n. - 0/12, f U.-’N '*Tr •nil f I \« • I 1 ■ tv 1 i f At I 4 > I r .'UJ -’-n . ? ) , - best times and two others who ran their fastest race of this season. Freshman Emerson Leary had her fastest race yet placing 21st in 22:46.38. She got closer to the front in each ofthe three conference races this year placing 28th at the first con­ ference jamboree and 23rd at the second. Junior Chloe Pirtle ran her fastest race of the season placing 36th in 24:04.04. Two more Saxon juniors, Lilianna Enyart and Sucel Peral both set new personal records. Enyart was 43rd in 25:17.76 and Peral 44th in 25:28.06. Senior Maddie Elzinga was the Saxons’ number six in 45th place andjunior Alexa DeCamp ran her fastest race of the fall to place 53rd. All seven conference schools were represented in the top eight of the girls’ race. Marshall sophomore Alaina Dillon was third in 19:55.89. Harper Creek se­ nior Julia Faber placed fourth in 19:57.27. Parma Wester was the only team with two in the top eight as junior Natalie Kuhl was fifth in 20:08.85. Things didn’t sort out that way in the boys’ race as Parma Western, the team ranked fifth in the state in Division 2, won with just 24 points. Although only seven count in the team scoring, there were eight Parma Western runners among the first 12 finishers. Marshall junior Abraham McHugh won the race in a personal record time of 15:33.88. Western senior Edison Lope- Harper Creek junior Christian Ayres was fifth in 16:21.16 and his senior teammate Cooper Gardner placed sixth in 16:39.84. The next four guys across the finish line were from Western. Harper Creek was second in the day’s team standings with 60 points ahead of Marshall 75, Coldwater 87, Northwest 142, Hastings 171 and Pennfield 184. The Saxon boys’ team had six of its seven scoring runners turn in their top time of the season, and four of those were new PRs. The only one not at top speed was the leader, sophomore Tanner Krzysik, who placed 31st in 18:57.16. Sophomore Alex Timmers was right behind him at the end with a PR of 19:03.92 that put him in 32nd place. Saxon junior Caleb Kramer placed 42nd in a PR of 19:44.69. Saxon sopho­ more Parker Erb had his fastest time of the season at 20:04.56 to place 47th. Saxon seniors Carter Krzysik and Spencer Crozier both improved their personal records. Carter came in 55th in 20:48.53. Crozier was 58th in 21:01.80. The Saxon boys’ number seven was freshman Ryan Harris who moved his PR to 21:39.68 to place 63rd. The Saxons will follow up their region­ al run Saturday by heading to Lakewood High School Monday for the annual Barry County Meet wi^ Thomapple Kel­ logg, Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley and the host Vikings. 1 -f ■Jt'. •r t Hastings junior Caroline Randall celebrates winning the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference girls’ cross country championship for the third consecutive season Thursday at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. Photo provided man was second in 15:51.16. Western also had junior Ryan Good third in 16:01.98 and freshman Logan Cristian fourth in 16:04.58. I i •J- > !■' T ‘ I I I 4 *irf's » w 4 t Vi «* r l« > *“ r t u I 1 bh;.! L *r* lihu I 1 ' A,’ i r I * i k 1 I M RflBi'.. I J t I tb r - 7’ J 1 Th* f - Sparta swept through its three oppo­ nents at the Thomapple Kellogg Quad in Middleville Thursday, pulling out two tough sets against the host Trojans to finish the day as the top team. The Hastings girls were bested in their three matches in Middleville. The Trojans closed the day with a 2516, 25-14 win over the visiting Saxons. Hastings opened the evening of vol­ leyball with a tough three-set loss to Tri-Unity Christian by the scores of 2511,21-25,25-23. The Saxons picked up their play in the second set against the Tri-Unity I •w I » > 4 I II ' J I ■ tUti/j- I I I I > t I :.51 ‘/t/'*' < 14*i4*-t< I I .* * kr. ri > . ■ OK - J « I f II r t Christian girls. A solid run on the serve ofAllison Tefft pushed Hastings to a 1713 lead midway through the second set. Tri-Unity went on an early run in set three to push a 4-4 tie to an 8-4 lead. The Saxons kept battling back. The De­ fenders got their lead to 16-9, but then the Saxons were able to go on a run on the serve of Kyla Brown. A kill by Bella Friddle and a Brown ace were big parts ofthe rally that got the Saxons within 1615 before the Defenders righting things during a time-out. Kills by Isabella Perez and Olivia Frid­ dle for the Saxons kept the set close late, but the Defenders eventually finished off the two-point win in the third set. Brett Bremer Sports Editor i i V ■ ; i I ’ Saxons bested by three foes at TK Quad, push Defenders to three sets •*? I i > I Sparta bested the Saxons 25-17,25-19 in their match-up. Sparta’s win over the host Trojans was by the scores of 26-24, 26-24. TK beat the Tri-Unity Christian girls 2512, 25-17. Sparta completed its 3-0 day with a 25-21, 25-18 win over Tri-Unity Christian. The Hastings girls head to Parma Western for the Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference Tournament Saturday. Volley­ ball starts at 9 a.m. ■ MC, «1U I I 4-S—t-Bj / i J I •*^ V 7 / I K5‘’1k3 1 T 51 1 L( hLA|h.;i r ^lib' S3 Saxon outside hitter Isabella Perez (11) rises up to hit an attack against Tri Unity Christian Thursday during a quad a Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Thursday, Photo by Brett Bremer HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL I J *3ir- DK/HHS girls first in : five events during dual with Marshall : Redhawks '1: trF'. ■ • ♦ •I . ' a '.Uhl! J w ■ I .. :. r rn Ifi I Brett Bremer Sports Editor jsur- ■1 See** <> • - ) c* ? A»i** _-t: "I rI I* .- ♦ .p *• I f i^dSJ^^rr.: V• I .1 4l .I . J I iT'h .( I .11;’ r r?*' I .x-*5 > • J—' { I vJ I J ^■‘ t I I Gm 5i< Aubrey Yarger followed up an impressive finish at the MISCA Meet by winning the diving competition in a Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference (SCC) dual with Mar­ shall for the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team. It was a really good day for DK/Hastings sprinter Lilly Randall too, who won the 50-yard freestyle and scored a run­ ner-up finish in the 100-yard freestyle. Despite their best efforts, and a num­ ber of new personal records set across the team in Marshall Tuesday, the host Redhawks took a 95-70 conference win. Yarger won the diving competition with a score of241.25 points. Yarger was just coming off a third-place finish at the j 4 if / *1? & * ir .V * 1?*’ I i!H-; r u I / ’ g L r .< I V 1 u . i -r,' r T I-J ; • > /J. {r*r • j; . 4 u oilT I ; s i • '-A .Jr-’' .-.p ■-vXI J* If I •‘C * J f -1 If’ < ’ ah' ' I.' I . i ',1 r 1 •-.h^i ai<r) *•* I (I (!'■ 11 I tI r 1 .1 J - » '’ 1 r i •. J * 1 r > , r t I I j '» 1 1 t MISCA Meet in Holland over the week­ end where she competed against 32 of the state’s top divers. Her DK/Hastings teammate Jillian Brandii added a thirdplace score of 159.15 Tuesday, finishing just behind Marshall’s Lexi Spencer. Randall won the 50-yard freestyle for the DK/Hastings team in 28.11 seconds, and she scored a runner-up time of 1 min­ ute 1.09 seconds which is a new season best. Marshall’s Claire Thomas won that 100 freestyle in 1:00.29. Randall was eight hundredths of a second ahead of her nearest competitor, Marshall’s Maria Dent, in the 50 freestyle. The DK/Hastings team closed out the evening getting the first place points in the final three events. Shiloh Crandall turned in a personal best time of 1:41.01 to take first in the 100-yard backstroke. Kassidy Peake was first in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:43.48. The DK/Hast­ ings team of Petra Foster, Brandii, Peake and Crandall took first in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 5:18.20. The DK/Hastings girls have another dual at home against SCC foe Coldwater this evening, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. > • 4 BN*' ^MNT' W JS ir •V t J U0S*’ •* '( t 1 — * .6■ t J n -1 -.u?1 •> A wO*!**’. H 7 >-r.. 1 I 4 'p' -I H Township Zoning Ordinance for the construction of a covered deck attached to an existing <4 , .UJflfj u '0 4Z 4 I < 1 I*/' Michael Lennon is requesting relief from Sections 8.4, 10.2, 10.18, 16.6, and 19.3 of the Hope » r' I I r Tl. B < KID V .f.' • I 'v * « ) I J I f J II r .-J I 4 ** wfr i Hf f f /■’r^ .1 I ji .l»t ; Z .3>' 4 r .1 * * A r*:- I ■l tr I I J P I t I ,rr Kir .J. '.y-, i:* rs u. I. n'^ P' i ■ 4 I Il ' I !/ . ! » rv-' ,f .'J vat 11 < r I f. <4 I I f I I 1 V _ shall not be any closer to a lakeshore than a straight line connecting the nearest building on each side of the lot. Further, covered decks are allowed to project eight (8) feet into the required setback. services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the ,1 It ;n 'I 't » " /• be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. Oral comments will be taken at the meeting. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the k « k t 1" : -.•.4 accessible at www.hopetwp.com. Written comments will be received from any interested persons by the Hope Township Clerk at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours up to the time of the hearing and may Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and J I i 1 i JI 1 LL J ^i c I p ’ir: t 4 ’ i » nr' - -5 ', •;n D’ f i t which can be reduced by fifty (50) percent on lawfully nonconforming lots, except that a structure Township Hall, 5463 S. M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during regular business hours 9:00 3.ni. through noon and 1:15 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is also J .k .r back fifty (50) feet from the front (lakefront) lot line on lots in the RL, Residential Lake zoning district, A copy of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the application is available for review at the Hope '■f. ? ’rSl in detail below), The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance requires that buildings and structures be set been requested. J i' h J 4 I A * ■I: I. *<v Cr it' AlPt: flc '; 7' .1 1 I » I V Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Hope Township Hall v* 5463 South M-43 jr 1 1 WllLi*,,.j (»; I Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2464 I I VO/. r I I i I 1 1 I I PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll covering all properties within the Wall Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 2025-1 benefited by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district, which district is more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk. The costs of the project are as shown on the estimate of costs on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Michigan. The project cost is $150,000, which is the amount to be collected by special assessment, less any costs that will be off-set by carry over of surplus funds from the expiring special assessment district. The amount assessed against each property in the district will be $70 per year for front lots and $30 per year for back lots. If extra funds are available at the end of the term of the special assessment, the Township Board reserves the right to levy an assessment of a lesser amount in the final year or to authorize the carry-over of surplus funds to a new special assessment district. The term of the special assessment will be five years, 2026 through 2030 inclusive. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessor have further reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Ml on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections thereto and confirming the roll as submitted or revised or amended. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business days of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his/her objections in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear at the hearing to protest the special assessment in writing, or may file his/her appearance and protest by letter before the hearing, and in that event, appearance at the public hearing shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing, a property owner or any person having in interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days after confirmation of the special assessment roll. Hope Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. i J TO: THE RESIDENTSAND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that after the public hearing, the Township Board may confirm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended; may provide by resolution for payment of special assessments with interest; may provide by resolution for payment of special assessments in full before a date certain; and may provide by resolution for such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to special assessment for aquatic plant control projects. In this case, the straight line results in a required setback of ninety (90) feet. Thus, a variance has 8 I •! -i !4 f I' H •AS <r 5?/ < . j.’v: it " Drive, Delton. Ml 49046 (parcel number 08-07-340-022-00). If granted, the variance request would *1 'Srl ill ■ 1 nonconforming single-family dwelling on a nonconforming lot of record located at 9288 Lakeview allow the covered deck to encroach twenty-six (26) feet into the required lakefront setback (described ..1. r 1 j, I r/. .ir ><■ Hastings, Michigan 49058, within the Township, to consider the following variance request: • •J / hearing on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hope Township Hall, 5463 South M-43, tr..’ J -J PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting and public ■..1 ' iT J ) THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: ’ r .sr . TO: I J' tr I I I 1 I { I a HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIST. 2025-1 s I 1 \ HOPE TOWNSHIP Deborah Jackson, Clerk 5463 S M^3 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 clerk@hopetwp.com �« I F A V J 12 Thursday, October 23, 2025 Foocioeure by Atfvi^Mnwi^ Notice ts given under tecton 3212 of' the rfiMted judicatura act erf 1961 19611 PA 236. MCL 600.3212. that the toltowng mortgage will be torectoeed by a tale erfi Iha mortgaged pramiaea. or aome pan of them, at a pubftc auction tala to the hi(^wt bidder tor cash or cashier's chedt al the place o1 holding the cutxjit court m Barry County, atartng promptly at 1 00 PM. on November 8. 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on (he Pay o( sale Placing the highael bid at the aete does not automaiicaHy entitle the purchaaerl Io tree and dear oMmership of the property I A potential jxjrcha&er is er»c<>uraged Io contact the county regMar erf deeds crff*ce or a tttte insurance compafiy. either of which may charge a fee tor this information Namefs) of the mortgagorfs) Amy Landhuts, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee Mortgage Eiecironc! Registration Syatems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nommae tor lertoer and lender's successors |arxl/or assigns J Foreclosing Assignee Id any) Lake Michtgan Credit Union Dale of Mortgage November 27. 2017 Dale of Mortgage ReoortHng: December 12. 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,659.91 Desenpbon of the mortgaged premises Situated tn Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michtgan. and described as A parcel of land tn Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, desenbed as oommenang 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16: thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82 5 feel, thence South 2716 feet therKe East 82.5 feet to the place of be^nning. Common street address (if any); 178 W Broadway St, W •ICtHand. Ml 48897*9709 I The redemption period shall be 6 {months from the date of such sale, unless ^determined abandoned in accordarx:e 'with MCL 600 3241a; or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice, This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 9. 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 11573867 (1Q-09U1Q-3Q1 CO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM I c ^BANNBR VKW___ _ f WWW HasHngsBcinner Saxons find offense is their best defense at Coldwater Bran Bremer Sports EtMor Ballgames for the Bany C'ounty vtr^y fo(tf«il leans were aiio na^-bvicr^ or foe> very much weren't in week eight of tfc 2025 sea&rm. Hasting held on for a throe-pont wm a f oldwaio- Thomapplc Kdkigg hdd on for a (w-poirt wm over Holland Christiaa Maple Mdley k>sl oiM by force on a lac fidd goal agamst Quincy. Ddton Kdlo^^ I jdeewood were both beaten cons'incingly by a coepk of the top leans fhm foefr oonfercnccs. Thal leaves Hasting and Thorrapple Kdkigg as foe most likely playnti leans tram the area this scascn. The> have a Knk» more regular season woric to do. Hastings closes the regular season M home lakm on Waylaid Fnday. Ithas bocnatough fall forfoc2-6 Wildcats, who oouM a week force loss to Thomapplc Kellogg among their six defeats this season. The Thomapplc Kclioj^ team is home for the third week in a row. trying to cam enough play off points to gel a home playoff game. The Trojans will take on a 2-6 Wy­ oming squad. The S^on and Trojan learns arc both in [division 3 this fall, arid the top 32 teams in playoff points in each of the eight divisions qualify for the MHSAA postseason. Hast­ ings is currently 13th among Division 3 squads and TK sits 25th. Lakewood is on foe edge in the Division 5 standings, currently 35lh in the playoff point standings, about three and a hif points be­ hind the last of foe playoff qualifying teams. The Vikings would need a win over Ionia and for things to shake out their way to get into the postseason. The rival Bulldogs are winless coming into their contest with the 3-5 Vikings at Unity Field Friday. Delton Kellogg will go on the road to take on Parchment to close out the regular season Friday. Maple Valley will take part in the new Big 8/Southwest 10 crossover in wedc nine with a home game against Cassopolis Friday in Nashville. Delton Kellogg, Parchment Maple Valley and Cassopolis are all 2-6 overall this season. Here is a round-up of last week's local gridiron action... Hastings 40, Coldwater 37 Hastings had a lead as large as 15 points in the seamd quarter, but Coldwater kept responding. In the end, the Saxon varsity football team’s offense proved the best defense against the Cardinals in Hastings’ 40-37 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference win in Coldwater Friday. Coldwater scored on a 38-yard touch- L ! ^4 J A > ■•1/ *1 I W a 4 a- I t t r i' . ' rft 5(^1^ (f ♦ * ■' » «ir I Lakewood quarterback Max Tbrun gete behind sophomore center Cole Lehrnen on a first-half play at Olivet Friday as the Eagles' Caleb Waffle (30) lines up aapss from Viking left guard Briggs Scheffer (60) and left tackle Garren Lehmwi (70) k u ■ JI 1 I I t b } L > ?■ e -I ‘ I down pass from Dracyn Foster to Dayton Ennis two minucs and 20 seconds into foe fourth quarta. A two-fx>inl pass from Ftslcr to Evan Lewis had Coldwater within three points. The Saxons fell on the Cardinals’ ensuing kick-off at their own 17-yandHine and never let Coldwater get its harxls on the football again. Hastings quarterback Mason Tossava scrambled for a first down on a foioih-andfour play from the Saxon 26 to really get things going. It turned into an 18-pl^ drive that ate up all of the 9:40 that w as left on the clock aftCT the Cardinals' final touchdown. Once the Cardinals spent their timeouts, the Saxons converted a fourth down run inside the Cardinal ten for a first down. They' ended the victory with Tossava kneeling down at the Cardinal five. “On the last drive, we decided that in order to win the game, we had to keep the ball and run the clock it was fun to see our boys just grind it ouL" Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said. Hastings (7-2, 5-1 in the Interstate 8) rushed for 336 yards in the bailgame. Cold­ water (6-2,3-2) passed for 305 yards. With that final knee by Tossava, the Saxons wound up outgaining the Cardinals 425 yards to 424 overall. Tyler Frazer led the Saxon ground-game with 12rushesfor 127 yards and two touch­ downs. Trevin Russell rushed 21 times for 110 yards and a sokc. Jonah Hamp had 13 carries fcr 46 yards. Cardale Winebrmner rushed eight times for 41 yards. Tossava was a perfect 3-for-3 throwing the football for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Russell had two touchdown receptions covering a total of 72 yards. Frazer had a 17-yard catch. .* v3^ u (« f 1 I Foster powered the Caniinal offense going 20-of-33 pasing for 305 yards and three louchdow-ns, BenneO McOorcdd had a tom-high reoepdons for 108 yanfe. Ennis and Lewis both had four catches, arxi Fjinis scored tw ice. Fosicr abo rushed ten limes for 47 y'anfe md two scores. “Coldwater has some serious weapons, Murphy said. “Their QB could really' ^)in the ball and pul it in ti^ spaces. He is only • AS\ •• S I iG I I- !J k \ 1 * i I V' A < 't-' 9 n r A Y I *« r f. J sr t I ( 0 .w< ■ft f - u I I ajunior, so wc get the pleasure of seeing him for a third season. fhey did a nice job on defense, skiw ing us down." The Saxons werwi't slowed too much. Fra/jcr had a one-y ard louchdowu run arxl Tossava connected with Russell fora35-yard touchdown pass to help get the Saxoas tn front 14-0 tn the first quarter. Things were back and forth from there Hastings had its biggest lead at 22-7 follow­ ing an 18-yard touchdown run by Frazer and a two-point run from Fra/jer in the second quarter, but the Cardinals pulled within 2215 at the half. Tossava tossed a 37-yard touchdowu pass to Russell for the first score ofthe second half and Winebrenner had a ten-yard touchdown run for the Saxons in the third quarter. Russel 1 tallied the Saxons' final points on an 11 -yard TD run in the fourth quarter that had Hastings up 40-29 at the time. Russell had seven total tackles for the Saxons and Spencer Wilkins had six. Trapper Reigler finished with three tackles including a sack and two tackles for loss. 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I * ) $ tf I- * 4V I western Athletic Conference Valley Division championship with a 60-0 win over the visiting Delton Kellogg varsity football team t k ••• -* I .K r zX'‘'< L « to' to •** i 1 I See next page ' i Kff * I *1^ t NOTICE SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE * BARRY COUNTY Attention homeowner; If you are a military service Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. member on active duty, if your period of active duty Notice is given under section 3212 of the has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 been ordered to active duty, please contact the 236, MCL 600.3212, that the telephone number stated in this notice. the mortgaged premises, or some part of given under section 3212 of the revised judicature them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the place of holding the circuit court in Barry following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public November 20, 2025. The amount due on auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's the mortgage may be greater on the day of check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 6, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. greater on the day of the sate. Placing the highest A potential purchaser is encouraged to bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the contact the county register of deeds office purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. or a title insurance company, either of A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the which may charge a fee for this information. county register of deeds office or a title insurance MORTGAGE; Kellie Mortgagorfs): J. company, either of which may charge a fee for this Etterman and David J. Etterman, wife and information. husband Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell M. Peasley, a married Original Electronic Mortgagee: Registration Mortgage Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and man joined by spouse, Teresa N. Peasley, to Mortgage lender's successors and assigns Date of Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for mortgage: April 27, 2022 Recorded on May Village Capital & Investment LLC, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2021 and recorded February 10. 2022 in Instrument Number 2022*001725 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Twenty Thousand by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date Dollars ($220,077.65) Mortgaged premises: hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Six Situated in Barry County, and described as; Hundred Eighty-Six and 35/100 Dollars ($102,686.35). Lot 122, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Seventy-Seven and 65/100 and the statute in such case made and provided, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be known as 884 View Pointe Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 some part of them, at public venue at the place of month from the date of such sale, unless holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan abandoned under MCL 600.3241a. in which at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 6,2025. case the redemption period will be 30 days Said premises are located in the Township of Maple from the date of such sale, or 15 days from Grove. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is A parcel of land in the Southwest U, of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter a point on the West line of said Section 25, distant 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, North OO^WOO" East 931.62 feet from the Southwest the borrower will be held to the person who buys the property at East 220.00 feet along said West Section line; thence the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the North 88*’38’54" East 650.32 feel, thence South mortgage holder for damaging the property 00M1'2r West 220.05 feet; thence South 88°38’54" during the redemption period. If the sale is West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning, set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at 8797 S Clark Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 the sale will be entitled only to a return of The redemption period shall be 6 months from the the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date Attention homeowner: If you are a military of such sale. service member on active duty, if your period 5 ♦ 1-^ Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Delton Kellogg W L 6 5 3 2 2 2 3 5 6 6 JAW' I' J L\ a I k I H mi ■WB •...to* I « PLAYOFF LOCAL SDWIINGS »aB»rMM' : 1 f I «> I 1 I Kiiiiifea j pom 56 49.125 32.125 18.375 17.5 ^7 i w ff II I 9 1 ^{7 I I ? Wilteiiss'u, I I an k > a wsf 4 —•to.. J',. fesiVi >L V *a5;; !>»- I I \ HnoBnni mifnt oiffBina 1 Harper Creek Hastings Coldwater Marshall Jackson Northwest Parma Western Pennfield 7 6 6 3 3 2 2 CONFEREMCE COmiENCE wus 5 5 3 2 2 1 0 LOSSES L 1 2 2 5 5 6 6 s t 111= 0 1 2 3 3 4 5 v --vrJ ' OK Hack .4. 8 6 5 5 4 0 Grand Rapids Catholic Central East Grand Rapids Thornapple Kellogg Northview Holland Christian Ottawa Hills CONFERENCE Win Latm 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 2 3 3 4 8 J I I I '2 s X ifl=' 6 I e ts aj..;. 1 i -t' fe* I % >,iL ' B 9 I t I J < r ) < i >11. S_ I—|gmii a.1 1 1 > f V 1 £ 'J-A J * t V Li' •n' iJ I ' u i.k^ I I WP* M I » ^*9 » Springport Union City Stockbridge Quincy Reading Maple Valley Sand Creek 8 5 4 5 3 2 0 CONFERENCE S'. 5 1 r ■i L 0 3 4 3 5 6 8 LOSSES WHS 0 2 2 3 3 5 6 6 4 4 3 3 1 0 u - d « 1 •V. 11 t < 1 * j W 1 k' I... '‘i ir '.1 » \ s, -71 ■»’ A CONFERENCE r d. V I 'TTI^fcTl ' lb !i c'iiw39«M J 4 K ! MICONFffiBKE I I II-1 CONFERENOE L I > « I Ml J .X . 4 \ ( L 0: s K *4 1 1 . k bd s: *« t » 0 J b • «1 V f 4 I r 11 1; I ^1 r I CONFERENCE wiw H« AHivma aiffsncE wHin w 6 7 5 5 3 2 1 0 Portland Olivet Charlotte Lansing Sexton Lakewood Lansing Catholic Eaton Rapids Ionia L 0 1 3 3 5 6 7 8 CONFEREN LOSSES WINS 0 1 2 2 4 5 6 6 7 6 5 5 2 2 1 0 I » ■■if w- v' J I L. «I s: I k f I r AS «g*.! 1 e 1* I 4 c v 4. -.1- b 'I rxk 1 i If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant of active duty has concluded less than 90 to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible days ago, or if you have been ordered to to the person who buys the property at the mortgage active duty, please contact the attorney foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage for the party foreclosing the mortgage at Io the property during the redemption period. the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; October 9,2025 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/ File No. 25-012465 Firm Name: Oiians Law Group PLLC Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 48084 Arm Phone Number: (248) 502.14 III FOOTBALL responsible mer of said Section 25; thence North 00^6'09" date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in ... 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-005054, mortgage is now held by Planet Home Lending, LLC, foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or I following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of I I *2fiv 1 PA attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the Notice of foreclosurB by advertisement. Notice is ' • -Hr 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington 1575528 (10-23)(1T13) XK 'h. COHERENCE miwEnoN flinn oMFflBBE twin w 7 6 4 4 2 2 Schoolcraft Lawton Coloma Galesburg-Augusta Delton Kellogg Saugatuck L 1 2 4 4 6 6 CONFERENCf <<>. J* Wins 0 1 3 3 3 5 5 4 2 2 2 0 Xb I i; 51 RI. X f 1' « k t I I, 1 s. I } 1 t I k % t (10-091(10*301_________________ I t 1 I < « I s 1 > M « < ( — a 6S V �ft- ft. Continued from previous page Friday. The Eagles (7-1 overall, 5-0 SAC Valley) were as dominant as the final scoreboard showed. V' 'ife “ * With a big opening kick-off return and a pair of Delton Kellogg fumbles, the Eagles 51 ajw.' Started each of their first three drives of the football game in Panther territory. Each of those first three drives ended in the end zone. 1 The Eagles didn’t run a play on their own half of the 50 until their fourth possession, Ik when they picked off a Delton Kellogg pass IT. at their own 45. That drive too ended in the end zone. The Panthers lost two more fumbles in the first half, and punted once. “ It was a 404) halftime lead for the hosts. fL afit&ri DK fells to 2-6 overall and closes SAC Valley play at 2-3. Eagle quarterback Jack DeVries threw I *^1 ■ I three touchdown passes in the first half and Xm.. five in the ballgame. He flipped the ball forI V ward for a ten-yard TD to Drew Enright at j the end oftheir team’s first possession ofthe ''-ft: I bailgame. He also had 29-yard and 28-yard t • "T*^ fc, touchdown passes to Brayden Boyes in the ■ Aj, s*? ; second quarter. Eagle running back TJ Luteyn had TD 11 runs of 18 and 7 yards and full back Evan Fellerhadaone-yardTD dive in the first half. 'Ijs Jack DeVries added two more touchdown 1 passes in the second half. He connected on a 54-yard score with Enright in the third quarter and tossed a 33-yard touchdown I I pass to Langston Richardson in the fourth. The Eagles closed out the ballgame with an eight-yard TD run by back-up quarter­ back Parker Luteyn. It was a tough evening for the Panthers all rx: around as they were outgained 450 yards to Lj 76. DK quarterback Tucker Tack was limited «« to 3-of-13 passing for 33 yards. The Eagles 0 intercepted him twice. Thornapple Kellogg 22, Holland -I Christian 21 Thomapple Kellogg has as many as five kmI * .’TJ I regular season wins for the first time since 2018 thanks to a 22-21 win over visiting L . 'J Hf/v Holland Christian in OK Black Conference * "'L. play Friday in Middleville. The Maroons had a 21 -10 lead with 5:41 ih.-v/ hetf to play in the third quarter, but TK rallied *** to get into the end zone two more times 4 .. t»r-±e rest of the way while shutting out the lu*' Maroon offense. Quarterback Micah Dock had a one-yard tUiic:/-. h<w I I touchdown run with 18 seconds to go in the third quarter to get TK within 21-16. Zj » The TK defense forced a three-and-out and the Trojan offense headed right back for the end zone across the first half of the H.- 13^ fourth quarter. Zach Eldridge had one big conversion on a third-down run and another " on a 2 5-yard pass from Dock that kept the *\ chains moving. Debo Robinson plowed into the end zone on a 25-yard run with 6:10 to go xT'tsioj to put TK up 22-21. Atwo-point pass fell in­ complete, leavingtheTrojans’ susceptible to a Maroon game-winning field goal attempt That chance never materialized for the Maroons. They got close though. Holland Ear* ( Christian moved the ball for a first-and-ten at the TK 24-yard-line, but with a minute • f « I and a half to go Brekin Mcwhinney and owmM J-' ' 'ri 11 Preston Gummo teamed up to sack Maroon I quarterback Will Grant On the next play, second-and-16, TK defensive back Camden uuO‘'/ I aIJQC' J'J'! Peter intercepted a pass up the Maroon side­ line to effectively seal the TK win. I ' i 'lueytr^ j It was the second straight season the Tro­ I >xwxHJ|?ii ’'f jans and Maroons have played a one-point - . I bailgame that came down to the closing »«* i seconds. The Maroons took a one-point win :g yjMBTff Ll'^ T in Holland a year ago. TK bounced back to win its final two games of2024, and the t Trojans are now 5-3 overall this season and c: ' b. 1 . 4I I 3-2 in the OK Black Conference. Thomapple Kellogg led Friday 7-0 after .1 » -.r scoring on its first possession of the bail­ game. A big pass from Dock to Eldridge 1 ft ' Xu ' n lZ • I put TK into Cougar territory, but a flag for an illegal block kept the play from being a -iirr touchdown. On the next snap, Dock lofted 2 I T ' a 29-yard touchdown pass to Elliott Neff in T o-M *■; the right side ofthe end zone. Mason Chivis hit the extra-point kick ^iThe Maroons evened the score at 7-7 :!f 0 < ^with two minutes to go in the first half. They *T ‘ r- V. 1 I I ? * 7 » J T t J Iw « • i-W 4 t .If L ft M\\ 1 J b*« J 4 VI. r-s< k? * _’i I 1 i <9. [ ri u K* «! I 9 ■‘t K?k. us> k w 1 I H VC' 7L V I s i 4 I I *A I 'Tfc 1 I 4 I !• J I i I ‘■k 1 * / r I. 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A quick two-minute drive gotTKas fer as the Maroon seven-yard-line before the half, and Chivis booted a 27-yard field goal to put TK in front 10-7 at the half. The Maroon charge in the second half started when TK fumbled on the third snap ofthe second half. Holland Christian recov­ ered at the Trojan 29-yard-line. On the very next play. Grant scrambled 29 yards to the end zone. The extra-point was good to put Holland Christian in front 14-7 two minutes into the second half. The TK offense turned the ball over on downs at the Maroon 39 a couple minutes later, and Holland Christian added to its lead with 5:41 to go in the third quarter as Grant and Grotenhuis hooked up again. A pump fake by Grant and an out-and-up from Grotenhuis had the Maroon wideout open behind the TK defense for a 31 -yard touchdown reception. An extra-point made it21-10. Olivet 42, Lakewood 14 Olivet pushed a 14-0 halftime lead to 42-14 in the second halfagainst the visiting Lakewood varsity football team in Capital 1 ! I 3 I f 5 J t •» I iL I I - lJ> ' f • UI '"* ' ti I ( .A** I *’ V in■ *<O -J . sM> I J t , t 19’ . I j' jT' f . DL’’ . If 1 i Jan! * Of « I u / r -JI’- rn t oJ ’ V V •r Ml' ujr 5a I y •*- X JU' i T O' i /I ■ I ' I I r • t ’ 1 Hi ! ‘ i-f I 1 ’• < I' . ' t t 1 A flf jn zJ', t -.-.i M rt *A '•■ . , _ , ■ J I t / / >1 V •»4r t { I » I -dr’ J < « I f ! •11'' *" 4 » 'i ( ( ■ r' ■Jn'. jO' , r J” >4 ^ r r :;!• d' .»f 4 ' .' Ji t M- 41 I I y zl| I 4 I ■ir’ -af I ♦ i’ I I >4 If f r rr " Jgv'. i, • 1 .1» t.ry i p. /•J ■ i , I i .i6 « < ■ ' } 3 / X * •« 1* > 1 il'* » ) f jr‘ .Jt T ,ljV- •V « 1 J. I ’ f’P' .'1-'-’ .. Jr. j ,p .U ‘ *1*^ I .41' '•>5 r' )fK jJB; 9 t Ir }- r 1 4_r-* - — z l_l .411 I I \ 5 J*’--'?j I I « E. « f nr 1 t 1. I Jf-* 1 f ••1 7 k *4 1 9^ *4I»* •< is J V •« — • I. W. II"! »♦- K' .■* •r. mm /• h^iri^ ULZ >-'^i Quincy sophomore running back Noah Kelley squirts through the line as Maple Valley senior linebacker Jackson Burpee (6) makes a lunging attempt to bring him down during the second half at Maple Valley High School Friday. Area Activities Conference White Division action Friday. The Vikings marched right down the field on their opening drive of the bailgame, but lost a fumble at the Eagle ten-yard-line, and the Viking defense never had much luck in slowing down the Olivet offensive attack. Olivet sophomore quarterback Reece Critchlow was 11-of-18 passing for 136 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also rushed for a score. Eagle senior back Ty Evert led the Olivet offense on the ground with 17 carries for 133 yards and two scores. Senior Teegan Otto had two catches for 29 yards and a touch­ down. Senior Jack Masters had a team-high four receptions for 41 yards. Lakewood sophomore quarterback Max Thrun was lO-of-20 passing for 194 yards. Senior running back Carter Stewart had 14 rushes for 71 yards. Each guy had a rushing touchdown. The Eagles close out the CAAC White season at 6-1 with their only loss to the un­ defeated league champions from Portland. 01ivetis7-l overall. lAewoodisnow2-4 in ) * * 4 7 ORFOkl I 'f 5 t ri ( t\.' w 1 ilrx >« A < i J ? i4 4 A** 1 ( r V KJ.. iJ ?> « 1 ri iWi: i 1 < I i T' *- £ i I r 1 I A I I w I I I i ( I jj';, Z-- f i!'' K*-i J r*<^ 4 4. 4 . .r >I r. I'/ f » J i I . 1 I > the CAAC White and 3 -5 overall this season. Olivet led 21 -0 in the third quarter when the Lakewood offense finally broke through Thrun connected on a 5 5-yard pass to re­ ceiver Jermaine Webb, and running back Carter Stewart followed up with a five-yard touchdown run on the next play. The celebration didn’t last long for the Vikings though as Caleb Waffle snagged a high-bouncing on-side kick attempt by Lakewood out of the air at the 50-yard-lme and returned it for a touchdown. Webb had two big catches in the game covering 106 yards. It was 42-7 in the fourth quarter until, Thrun added a seven-yard touchdown run in the closing moments. Webb also had a 51 -yard reception on that drive to help set up the score. Michael Goodemoot and Jacob Everett tied for the Viking team lead in tackles with nine each. Senior Lucas Steward had an interception late in the first halfto help keep his team in striking distance at the time. Quincy 17, Maple Valley 14 They Lions were behind. They were ahead. They were tied. For an instant they were sure they were headed to overtime. And then the Orioles were celebrating. Quincy’s varsity football team got a 22yard field goal from junior Noah Rufenacht with three seconds to go and closed out the Big 8 Conference season with a 17-14 win at Maple Valley High School Friday. Maple Valley took a 14-6 lead in the second half thanks to a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Darren Carpenter to wide receiver Kelvin Davis and a 16-yard touchdown run by back Tyrese Robinson El. But all of a sudden, the Lion defense couldn’t slow down running back Noah Kelley and the Oriole rushing attack in the fourth quarter. The Orioles fol lowed up Rob­ inson El’s touchdown, which came with 3:23 to play, by driving 50 yards on five Kelley rushes for a touchdown. He carried the ball into the end zone from five yards out with 2:18 to go, and a two-point conversion pass tied the game at 14-14. Quincy started the drive by returning a squibbed Lion kick-off 15 yards to the 50. A dropped pass and a couple ofshort runs had the Lions punting with a minute and a half to go, and six more runs from Kelley moved the ball from the Quincy 47-yardline to the Lion six where the Orioles faced a third-and-goal with 14.1 seconds left on the clock. The Orioles finally altered the script with no timeouts left Quarterback JJ Wright instead of putting the ball in Kelley’s belly, dropped back to pass and right away the rush was on him. Lion senior linebacker Jackson Burpee hauled him down in the backfield as the clock ticked down, and Wright heaved the ball forward in desperation. A sack would have kept the clock running and likely result­ ed in overtime tied 14-14, but some how, some way officials ruled that they could see a sliver of air between Wright’s knees and the blades of grass near the south end zone when he let go of the pass. There were still 6.3 seconds left for a fourth down field goal to break the Lions’ hearts. Kelley’s breakout fourth quarter was just the capper on a great night for the Oriole back He had 42 carries for237 yards overall. Maple Valley closes out Big 8 Conference 4 I 1 ♦ if’--' i£A li 1 -«x I I • - JV |I«IJ F f! for h care that’s focused on w our future* That s where we shine. •^pj?-.* I ! w 3 ■* u As a nonprofit health system, Beacon is committed to reinvesting in our people, services and facilities. With expert providers, advanced technology and a dedication to improvement, we deliver care to keep you and your family healthy for generations to come. Learn how Beacon Health is creating a brighter future for patients across southwest Michigan at BeaconHealthSystem.org/Shine. I BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM V f 4 9i.r Jk Maple Valley senior running back Tyrese Robinson El weaves his way through the Quincy defense on a second-half run Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer ♦ ♦ ♦ I ,'V kF I» a See SAXONS on 14 1 3 * J 4^ I J* Ji. • \- I i iff •*> A’i' V �1 i Thursday, October 23, 2025 14 THE HASTINGS BAUMER www.HastingsBanner.com DK girls make it back-to-back SAC Central titles and get tourney win Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers ca •J CMi off an undefeated run to their second straight Southwestern Athletic Conference (SAC) Central Division championship with a quick three-set win at Holland Black River Oct 14. They avenged an early season loss to Constantine by beating the Falcons in the championship match at the Constantine Invitational Saturday. The SAC crossover against the other two champions from the conference didn’t go quite the way the Delton Kellogg varsity vol­ leyball team wanted at Kalamazoo Christian High School Tuesday though. The Panthers fell 25-13, 25-22 to the Southwestern Athletic Conference Valley Division champion Comets and then were bested 25-21,25-17 by the SAC Lakeshore champions from South Haven. All three teams ran through their divisions ofthe SAC undefeated this fall. The Comets entered the night ranked seventh in the state in Division 3. DK head coach Erin Thornton said it was a low-key celebration following the SAC Central championship-clinchingwin at Black River, but the bigtoumament win in Constan­ tine brought out theirenthusiasm. The Panther not only bested SAC foe Constantine there in the finals of the tournament, but also took down SAC Central rival Galesbing-Augusta in three sets in the semifinals 8-25,25-20,1816. That was the second meeting of the day between the Rams and Panthers who splittwo sets 25-21,22-25 earlier in the tournament “We got our revenge on Constantine. They werethe only SAC team that beat us in regular play this year. Thatwe feltpretty good about It wasagreatgame,veiytough,”Thomtonsaid, South Haven and Delton Kellogg also met in August at tiie Coloma Early Bird Invitational where the South Haven girls took a two sets to one win. It was soon after that tournament that the Panthers really started to sort tilings out Senior Jalin Lyons moved into the libero spot and sophomore Rylee Forman took on an all-around role which included the unfamiliartaskofplaying inthe front row. The Panthers also added exchange student Clara Sanchez-Palenia since then. Thornton has been pleased with the switch at libero. “[Lyons] has really been great picking up whM goes over the block. A lot of teams are 1 no3. WWW n getting it ri^t over the block from their out­ sides. She is great at coning in and picking those up,” Thornton said. “The challoige I’ll say is Rylee all the way around. She hasn’t played il the way around. Tiying to get her comfortable at the net has b^ tire biggest 1 I challenge with that movement” “She has been doing well. She knows tiie game. She studies the game. So, she knows what she is doing out there. She came and told me at the beginning of the season ifyou don’t need me at libero and you need me somewhere else, put me wh^ you want That led me to evolving some ide^. Having her on the right side, she gets up on a hi^ block even though she is probably one of the shortest on the team. I am excit^ to see, as a sophomore, to see her grown the next few years. I am really excited.” The DK coach was happy with how her girls passed overall on Tueilay in the two losses, but said a big key to advancing in the state tournament in a couple weeks will be continuing to improve the block so those back row passers don’t have to work quite so hard. Senior Izzie Wendland distributed the ball well throughout the night “They’re tough teams, but we weren’t at our best tonighV’Thomtonsaidafterherteam was bested in the two crossover matches. ‘ There were some good things,’ ’ she added. “Laana [Hooker] had some blocks. Sophie [Fenis] had some kills. They played smart at times.” By smart she meant they were moving aroundthecourtwell,runningroutesproperly to be in position. While digs were tough to come by, Thornton was pretty pleased with her team’s serve receive against the Comets and Rams. Set two against the Comets was a battle. The Comets took set one 25-11. In set two the Panthers led as late as 21 -20 with Foreman, Hooker and Ferris getting some good swings in at the net A coi^le serve receive errors and a big block by the Comets’ Eliana Keller finished off the hosts’ 25-22 win in set two. The DK girls on the night had a tough time slowing down Keller and the South Haven’s big hitter Charlotte Knox when they got tiieir opportunities. An ace by Fenris late in set one against South Haven had the DK girls within 18-17, but the Rams won the next five points to take control of the set Set two turned at a similar .1 f ?. f 9 • / A I k . Delton Kellogg sophomore Rylep Foreman sets up for a serve during her team's match with South Haven at the SAC Crossover event hosted by Kalamazoo Christian High School Tuesday. Photos by Brett Bremer moment A block in the middle by Hooker had DK within 17-16, but the Rams put together a six-point run from there and went ontothewia The DK girls are off now until a trip to Climax-Scotts Oct 28. r eta I i -MiS*'’ I k play with a 1-6 league maik and is now 2-6 overall on the season. Quincy im­ proves to 5-3 overall and 3-3 in the Big8. Kelley gave the Orioles a6-0 lead with a 12-yaid touchdown run with 35 sec­ onds to go in the opening quarter. Quincy held that lead into the secmd half. M^le Valley went in front with Davis’ touchdown catch with 3:34 to go in the third quarter and a Davis extra-point kick Davis also booted the extra-point after Robinson El’s fourth quartertouchdown. Robinson El closed the nigjit with nine rushes for 45 yards. Carpenter had seven carries for 42yards. Carrier was 1-of-7 4 1 i* n 0 < tn';,' * (1 ' ■'j’/rnn <€ finw ma j ’wz<»bd3iKM frj ’ fCifSdi iilou vaj 4 * ) t , i/|g lUtv/ f ; *Js®6cbnf E'LmtiB VC»• i J I r 1 'tWhawoe.fldl’oirf i c^i Jjdi f hjn t ( ' 9ifefablood > J ■' I t fwag Lfiri larraqffiO, I t ! 'jrf? ’Ol ^fliBBqr^to£ 1 I idgif// ,3 i f<HJQ^nsnraat>i3hB^ ■ ^aBtintaaup t ^faaBy dk id anaeaq cL'nyf: ♦ s ‘ ^4 i hbi? Lns 'I3OC|93mifM)^ / nrfoHbisfrapsaffli f n Uri fp/sQ ' .aajUsdncdsttntitBlxasi ysfifiV Tiqshlt sdt bof 13 noaiido^ .^Lfasr €? irw Hoeflerrecovered a fumble forthe Lions. Kaiden Meyers led the M^le Valley defense witii 13 tackles. Robinson El had 12 tackles including two sacks. Alex Shepard finished with nine tackles. Andrew Dunn had the two intercep­ tions for the Quincy defense, and Ethan Pearson led their team with nine tackles, Kadoi Cutler added eight Delton Kellogg senior setter Izzie Wendland puts a pass up as senior libero Jalin Lyons looks on during their match against Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. The Comets hosted the three SAC division champions and were 2-0 on the day with wins over the DK girls and South Haven. < meeafrwfc ! -iw <3an^ BtrSOlS '10^^' bdunabmi Hx/npc J -I- ri b(E imm liUUE'j! ( i pacing for 24 yards and one interception. Eli Wright was 2-of-6 passing for the Lions for nineyards andone interception. The Quincy quarterback, JJ Wright, was 5-of-13 passing for 46 yards and one interception. Davis h^ an interception and Nolan k r • 7 9 t II '■tc- 1 iW»l8 ttsw vtf eolWR Continued from Page 13 H DELVlif^ J j:--t SAXONS J i ‘Hyi: I i ’’gn93 ^^inse OOhiJo no c 1 } xslAiZ^bMtmrnitiitoJsWasiil^^ .23falafit anin bofkjnrt bffiqasi^ -qaam <w«llOiri nnuO bSlxffi^aenali^yaniuQiidtiotg^ । ! ^dbiosrafmritiv^r >kl9 :t9froL^! ’'ni^ivT ! U<lb I I I I l^bdi oosBS^ I fi; f O-P * Jit^hobbcaabuJfobc?! ; bnfi.i:hip_xjA 1 I I 4^ » 1 You Spoke. We Listened. i A •* » Barry Intermediate YOU DECIDE! •5 ^teihsflnaJfd mntf *I tf f f T School District ,1 loriJgiQ borio 1 J 4/^ L i I r t * t I Regional Enhancement Millage Request Vote Nov. ■s r * •! * •A •t r I J** I V' w I . ! I f ‘< I K { 4 J H I '.^' \ . *''***^ 1;. / #• } r T Al Ammb •'ll iUfc ** J •* A J On Nov. 4, voters in the Barry Intermediate School District will decide whether to approve a Regional Enhancement Millage (REM) » I . ' I H r I fc I* 4« of 1 mill to fund vital programs for all students In the ISD: I, 1 ) b 9^ I ' I ,•4. • Student behavioral programs '« I H I € 7 • Special education • Career and technical education I I I A ? 1 z 9^ I .'-.k y 1 * A “4 Ui 11 t> i The REM request comes out of a District-wide survey in which local < V 4 I A « *< » 4 residents urged more action in those three areas. The REM would .r z, * V b 4l ..J raise $1,49 million annually, allowing member districts-with parent ^13 >J' ■ ■ -*>. / p V * X h ■<Z'; I input—to target and invest dollars in specific programs that address I ,•9 I J ■z- I * 3 4i •i 'h f s;? those needs. Funds would be distributed fairly and proportionately ■; I I.' <•u 'I 1’ «]1 across all public schools that are part of the ISD. . “l' > J’ a 5:5 V • *1 . f ?• 4' 4 •h Xk .1 ? • f 9 I 1- , >r L UJ •i ' n L, •• £ » » JI i: .1 t 4 '.i 4 ■ ■ ! 'll ,V □ path fbrward-for our students and their futures. I r. rfi 't t: I You spoke. We listened. Now you can learn more and decide the > i»: .1 I • >, .1* > - V : ») 5* R *.2-* z • >1 I 1 s ■ i. r •p »: ■ <« ■ } ® '3 * X Vr r^T- Wl TS □ Absentee ballots now available! barryisd.org/rem J.J pii «A 4 r -5 4 C*a±J I >>,• > r ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ r IFS :■ -I F. X •Ti I* f 4 4 I 1 3 I< i. 5? Ji. •' Z" ■ ■■i 1 9 '. I . t <• :■ .A : >t a 4 : ** ■■ , A lA U... •> t * *^uL4S >• 1^. 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Law enforcement was immediately contacted and responded promptly, according to Duits. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Lansing Post responded to the incident and have identified those involved in making the threat, according to social media postings by the MSP First District. fl «al * * J 1 2«Sgss T !» AoeooT Toifto xwjiteftBO to 'A eonsbfrjclfi ns to luo toO Trtgin yebaeuT teeirlt 4• Iff L4 gJi fcjeeoto atooflo8 oilduS boowojteJ l5J I ‘■Li *4 * 1. A • 5 /•A Lakewood Public Schools closed its schools Wednesday, Oct. 29, out of an abundance of caution after receiving an alleged threat Tuesday night, Oct. 28. File photo I J Students at Lakewood Public Schools stayed home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, after the district closed its school buildings in response to an alleged threat made Tuesday night, Oct. 28. District staff received reports of an alleged threat Tuesday ni^t, according “It does not appear there is a threat to the public,” stated an MSP First District spokesperson in a post to X on Wednesday. Duits explained in a communication to families this week that schools were closed on Wednesday out of an abundance of caution. “We recognize how concerning these reports can be,” stated Duits. “Student and staff safety is our top priority, and we will always act quickly and transparently. More details will be communicated as soon as available.” The incident is currently under investi­ gation. Duits said the district is unable to share further details as of press time on Wednesday. I > I sUiuBltibiM teon egnitesH Hastings hosts Middleville in Halloween night playoff opener I Brett Bremer Sports Editor wMBMB iof)b32hoq2 i-!ldfixxjiAA2IW c£Q£ s± fraqo ol rialfinm It’s a rematch to open the 2025 MHSAA Football Playoffs. The Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg varsity football teams collided in Middleville in the open­ ing week of the 2025 season back in August with the Saxons scoring a 31 -29 victory on a last-second field goal by kicker Cooper Hokanson. Hastings (7-2) will host Thomapple Kelloggu (6-3) in an MHSAA Division 3 District 2 Semifinal contest Friday, Oct. 31, inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field at Hastings High School. Game time is set for 1 p.m. on Halloween night. Tickets for the playoff game are $7 and will be sold exclusively online at GoFan.co. The Saxons also remind spectators that a portion of Green Street in Hastings will be closed for trick-or-treating for much of the evening, between 5 and 7:30 p.m. They may need to plan for a little extra travel time and/or alter their usual route to the high school. The other half of District 2 pits Lowell against Coldwater Friday night. The two wirmers from Friday will meet in a district final the weekend of Nov. 7. 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Commissioners Jon Smelker and Bruce Campbell were absent during Tuesday’s vote. The budget passed 6-0. The budget adopted on Tuesday calls for a general fund of roughly $23 million, requiring a tax levy of 5.1043 mills the maximum allowable after Headlee rollbacks. Combining all of the county’s funds, the total budget exceeds $80 million in 2026. Property taxes remain the main source of general fund revenues for the county in 2026, with $17.1 mil­ lion projected to come in this year. That m^es up 76% of the general f. $ (£-V>wuimH ; iiN/ A County commissioners adopt 2026 budget •* k L A 1v F ** . J J 4 Hastings running back Jonah Hamp tries to elude Thornapple Kellogg defenders during their season opener in Middleville in August. The two Barry County rivals meet again Friday, Oct. 31, in Hastings in the opening round of the MHSAA Football Playoffs. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. Photo by Brett Bremer I I ?r <1 "s * r •* < * A,' I Dnilufl J m c , * * r I Ruling pushes murder trial back to March ’26 blflttsflBMitnflaG Is. Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer laftwnsis Ebni 3±te onO One of the trials related to the alleged May 2024 murder of a 79-year-old Battle Creek man has been pushed back. Brandon Mousseau, 29, of Calhoun County, was originally set to go to trial in Barry County on an open murder charge in mid-December. But Judge Michael Schipper agreed to a motion by Mousseau’s defense attor- i*,: sio labaun ysM bsgslk aBlbiM4uin iwO slntH blo.-ifiSY.CV 3* • □ si V • J- I B jl3Gd -V J tsjiJiodfifiOTQ jjsseeifoM ncjjnsifr^ ' < otQgaitsw .yinutO 1? ? nsq-iiia nr»ifinuc3 yiufl a, <• I a X. fcaai bwge laqqi/jjg laaiaw ’-lete saiBtab auBsaeroM iS: norte * 4 ney, Lyonel Woolley, to move the trial back to the first week in March 2026 during a status conference in District Court 56B on Oct. 22. Woolley said Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt also approved the change in dates, though Pratt disputed that in saying she was “not in complete agreement” with any delay. “It’s painful to my office,” she said. “It’s painful to the victim’s family.” Schipper defended his ruling, say- •J- w fund. Federal and state funding will provide $2.56 million, or 11% of total annual revenues. Charges the county imposes for services bring in $1.6 million, and another $1.6 mil­ lion is brought in from licenses and permits, rents and interests, fines and forfeits and other revenue. The budget, though passed on Tuesday, could still see some final touches following the conclusion of contract negotiations underway between the county and five unions. StafRng requests fueled some ing the process of going to trial was still moving forward at an appropriate pace. “We move quicker than anybody,” he added. “But we’re not going to rush any case, especially a murder case. So, I think this makes sense.” Mousseau and 30-year-old Brady West, also of Calhoun County, each face open murder charges as fourth-degree habitual offenders in See TRIAL on 4 See BUDGET on 3 III > s"r r 1 • J I •X I i .IlNil u •F4 •T 5 s • £7 I i o V r •« .755^ •••<.• k I 'I v. b : 99 9 •> *^1 4l7*^hioil •n:"- !••• LI ' t IlillMI i n. I » •» ? I I 9 4 •I- I t Cm •t.. w* s J- I * r.! > ’. .. T* IS s!se ’•p r •l •• Ik - t s I! 4 L’.Y 1 T I 99 SS y \ I* « 11 & * 1, I ft X •• * TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM * J YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE •** CllUJ SUBSCRIBE §10 * I JI a: I s. - ' 5 fi*' I! PAGE 10 I. !■ 1. kI !• _<BIW / flf* - t DK BOYS, TK GIRLS AND STATE QUALIFIERS ALL CHAMPS AT BARRY COUNTY MEET > I ■» Spend it here. Keep it here. SHOP LOCAL » I 3. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. I i Loaio'iv^^* I .1 12-^ t Group » A SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 1 J. j I • P; I THE HASTINGS BANNER •♦ « « J . .4 '% 4 I «• 12 ♦ • ♦ < ♦♦ > •l 1 fl �<«> A. 2 Thursday, October 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ' VIEW Group wwv\r. HastingsBanner.com i Community leaders rally around Barry ISO millage, hope to raise $1.5 million for GTE facility J / r 4 4 ♦ I Chris Stafford, CCBC Coalition Coordinator, speaks Tuesday night at Leason Sharpe Hall about the BISD millage request on the ballot Tuesday. Nov. 4. Photo by Hunter McLaren Hunter McLaren Contributing Writer Educators, employers and county decisionmakers gathered this week to make one last push to support the Barry Intermediate School District millage on the ballot Nov. 4. The Career Consortium of Barry County met Tuesday night to discuss the BISD Regional Enhancement Millage. The consortium consists ofBarry Coun­ ty employers, school administrators and community organizations meeting with the goal of fostering economic development in the county through their collaborative effort. If passed, the one mill would be added to the tax roll, equating to $ 1 per every $ 1,000 of taxable value. Chris Stafford, CCBC coalition coordinator, said those funds would be an enormous first step toward one of the group’s longstanding goals: to create a centralized career and techni­ cal education center open to all Barry County students. Alongside contribu­ tions from businesses and community organizations, the consortium hopes to utilize the Kellogg Community College I'i J?'* u jic I tfi n t I k* > A n •K •n ) n II /* I 9 I I *> 1 <1 i I i I ♦ I, r —■* •41 F .. : A « 11 -J Hl A An ad-hoc committee charged with long-term planning, including the possible closure of a Lakewood Public Schools building in Woodland, will make its recommendations to the Board of Education at the board's second meeting in January 2026. File photo I' 9 ' I •r I JxJs * L 4i> f >•* j. / »• i : A' r I 1 I rV < V r S it i * r V' I I ** t ’ ji V I I Ad-hoc committee sets deadline for recommendations Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I to be checked out for potential of any injuries, and her. parent was notified.” Bertolini said a phone tree was con­ ducted to inform the parents of students on the bus. The bus had been on its way to pick up more students at Fuller Street Elementary School when the accident occurred. A secondary bus was sent to pick up the Fuller Street students, who had not yet been picked up. “There were no serious injuries report­ ed from this accident. Our bus did what it was designed to do and protected our kids and driver. I am glad that everyone is going to be OK ” Bertolini stated. A Maple Valley Schools bus was involved in an accident with a delivery truck after school on Tuesday, Oct. 28. No serious injuries were reported, ac­ cording to Maple Valley Schools Super­ intendent Dr. Katherine Bertolini, Approximately 30 students were on board the “Apple” bus when a delivery truck pulled out in front of it on Tuesday, Bertolini said in a district communication to parents, “The police and two EMT units were on the scene rapidly to check on the safety and welfare of our students and driver,” Bertolini stated. “One student was sent < t Maple Valley bus involved in Tuesday accident EdKbr 4 #* 'I' It ^4 u 9' 1' £ ‘<6 Bb4 H IL' ill■ 5 Molly Macleod V—m>hMi K Fehsenfeld Campus in Hastings as a countywide career center. Such a facility would be a huge boon for the county's economic future, pro­ viding a workforce pipeline of skilled talent for local employers. It would help Barry County schools, too: Stu­ dents who would previously leave for other districts or travel out ofthe county for career programs could be retained with programs much closer to home. “We can’t afford to send our students out of Barry County anymore,” Staf­ ford said. “Student enrollment is de­ clining, and we need to retain it asmuch as possible for our local businesses.” The proposed career center facility is just one part of a holistic approach set out by the coalition to attract and retain talent in the county. Affordable housing initiatives set forth by local government and the Barry Communi­ ty Foundation aim to provide pricing relieffornewhomeowners, while local employers discussed finding ways to provide flexible schedules and other incentives for employees. The CCBC will be meeting to dis­ cuss using the Fehsenfeld facility as a career center with KCC board mem­ bers Nov. 19. Utilizing the campus would be significantly cheaper than constructing a new facility, which would allow more dollars to go di­ rectly toward education and training programs. Stafford said having the career center program in place would better position Barry County to capture future state and federal grant money as well, providing even more opportunity for local students. Stafford recognized it was no small feat to gamer bipartisan support in today’s divisive political climate at all levels of government, but said the co­ alition’s collaboration stands as proof that it is possible, “We’ 11 come together and show what Barry County can do collectively to­ gether,” Stafford said. “We’re divided as much as anybody. The left and right will come together for this and have already. We support our kids, 100%.” I .ft?., .. 1 I L n t r 1 •i o L’'i «** .a;^ 4 J I I 9 I 4 “There won’t be students in the build­ ings,” Duits added. “But we’ll be able to see the spaces.” The announcement of the pending recommendations comes after other school board members pressed those on the committee for a timeline, wanting the committee’s input sooner than later. Duits said the committee is also work­ ing on a communications plan to help educate district residents on why closing the school, and shifting students to other buildings to make better use of available space, might be the best option for the local school district. “It helps build the story of why we’re doing what we’re doing,” Burd added. “I think it’s important to show the work,” In somewhat of a parallel develop­ ment, Duits said her office has been in contact with a local property owner in regards to a potential land purchase. Jamie Brodbeck-Krenz said the pos­ sible purchase should be listed as a “separate item” on the board’s agenda for any upcoming meeting. Duits and other members of the ad-hoc committee commented that the purchase and plans to streamline district facilities are seem­ ingly connected. “That’s a gray area for me,” said Trustee Adam McArthur. “But it goes hand-in-hand for me. “We have some vetting to do before it comes to the board, whether it’s even feasible,” he added. It won’t be long before an ad-hoc committee charged with long-term plan­ ning, including the possible closure of a Woodland school building, will provide its recommendations to the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education. Jodi Duits, LPS superintendent, pro­ vided the school board with an update on the committee’s progress at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 28. That included the announcement that the three-member committee should make its recommendation on a proposed plan to “streamline” district school build­ ings from four to three schools, helping form a “central campus” around the middle and high schools, at the board’s second meeting in January 2026. The committee was formed by the LPS board at its Sept. 8 meeting and charged to look at potential plans to close the Woodland school, which was opened in 1924 and now serves as the Lakewood Early Childhood Center and is home to the district’s Central Office. If the LECC were to be closed, grade levels would be shifted to the district’s three other schools. Since its formation, the three-person committee has met three times and is set to meet again on Nov. 7. David Burd, a committee member and vice president of the LPS board, said the three board members will use the Nov. 7 meeting to tour district facilities to help them make “informed decisions.” W .T. 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See the Opinion Page for contact information ana our letters policy. NEWSPAPER RATES Adjoining Counties.............. Elsewhere in Michigan...... I I T ♦ 4 «' V ti* ♦ t I EV * .4 J A **v �\\ Wiui * V r k 1 4 I 3 Thursday, October 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BAMNER ! www.HastingsBanner.com I 1 j > e ! > 5S 1^^ I f I >< 1' I fr V r 4 f E < •» r V. I .1 '4-*. f r. > H . .p • *.’V J 1 1 Ij S '> ’i Pi < TJh- Xir UI ■^<r. T> t Officials with the Village of Lake Odessa left Ionia emptyhanded on Tuesday, as the Ionia County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted not once, but twice, to opt out of the village’s Downtown Development Authority at the Oct. 28 regular meeting. File photo •'•X'-w. F 't 4 J4 % 1 »>u. • V*.; 'ii- y Wj * * V* I ■ i • 9t-in 1*1 r< I J I I-** W/ •1 4 ,4 L. p :-4 t .1 *v *1 V « •«» « A 11 a \ *t County board moves to opt out of Lake Odessa’s ODA f » t X •Md. J L w k A 1 f Its ♦ 1 . 1 • i I ■ % Dennis Mansfield staff Writer I 74 I *t'il Cl “V b Officials with the Village of Lake Odessa left Ionia empty-handed on Tuesday, as the Ionia County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted not once, but twice, to opt out ofthe village’s Downtown Development Authority at the Oct. 28 regular meeting. The county board voted 6-0 to first opt out of the DDA’s original tax increment financing, or TIF, district and then voted again to opt out of a second, expanded TIF plan. Prior to the votes, interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow said village officials weren’t necessarily concerned whether the county opted out of the second TIF district, calling any growth in property tax revenue that would have been captured from the district would be “negligible.” “We’re not arguing about that,” Guet­ schow said. “It’s not a big issue for us.” However, he added that he was un­ aware of any agreement between the county and the DDA that would allow the county to opt out of the original TIF plan, adopted in 2005, if the agreement was to be later modified. “We don’t believe that’s the case,” he added. “We believe that’s based on incorrect information.” According to Guetschow, the action by the county board could lead to potential conflicts between the various entities involved in the 20-year-old agreement. “I’d prefer to avoid that,” he said. “So does the DDA. “We don’t want to be in any violation of an agreement between the village and the county.” Instead, Guetschow reported that DDA officials proposed to forego the capture of any tax revenues from so-called specialty millages, such as road or senior millages, and only from the county’s operational millage, which would provide the DDA with about $20,000 annually through 2055. “What we’re offering here is a com­ promise position,” he added. The action by the ICBOC on Tues­ day comes as the village and the DDA board are working through the process to amend the 2005 ordinance that would allow for the expansion of the DDA’s TIF, plan, as well as the elimination of a simset date, which calls for the DDA to effectively dissolve as of Dec. 31. 1 .: Lt&n :^IL ' I* ’’iiji I n •I ft ft 1 4 Oftu. -7 f •A X T n t I r • r '’X*. * »• •Tt 4 r •z J 1 . 1 J f ( i * <L •r?. I- Tft-’ r I 1 J JUi : » » • I. TS^ 1 V ! I ■*) *1' /* I ( ‘I *«. I h < < <4 •r.' I w • I I •, n '^'h .' -A • "I btt.. ? .r 1 I '4 >4.1 1 #* 4 ■SlK ■’»1'r 1 t J m i‘A-. O •j; • 1\, > * t v'.' I .. 11 I i a 1 I ^’1 . a J ft t ft I < t I f f •» -*^t i ! J I TQ 1A <9 ‘ A J c< ■‘’Jc ^'«VQ^ ’n ?f ‘‘'•Ji,. J fi f. t- s;»< - 'Sicl, ;:‘P't..' r 1 •4i<f f ? v*?< « - 4 r*- I :Jh t»« i-;»f -’rr) t Lf f I 'n ."ii,: 'k. ’ t n • . f I.' A .-ii C ’Fjlf Es * ■ 'Wn./-- f ■ .L- 4 ft ^Rajaa J Ll f •X *“ t i ' 6 I •. ')•' * > > »•* tv 7^ * I •► Sia c I f • I I 4 ?.V- Ji r t , • ,‘4. 4w _ <t..* r?' I f • ’J ■ •>.’;■ . f s ( f s V * I I J * *» ** I ft * I I 1 4 ..fit t*ir.' K 1 1 f I > f $ J :>< 4 mrt 4r , :e • ■ r. i > II jf z y 1 N '= rid I! <>i‘ . I ;;u* ' I H I / t 'e < i k I dI I 1 z •r i'— s. fu< )h ' J ila’q'TlT ■ * >*' • ’ ! pkhkipaHe rife** i r f .4 >W« r 11 Village President Karen Banks, who was also at the county board meeting on Tuesday, said she was also in attendance when the ICBOC voted on the agreement two decades ago. But, she added she does not remember any clause that would now allow the county to exit the agreement, if the village and DDA were to modify the agreement and eliminate the sunset date. “There was no agreement that the county made with the village on any sunset date,” she said. However, Ionia County officials cited a resolution from February 2005 that stated the DDA was “encouraged” to notify the county of any intent to modify the agreement and that the county could then vote to be exempt from any plan, as well as from the capture of any tax revenue. But, the votes Tuesday come at a time when county officials are already set to enact various budget cuts and seek to avoid a further loss of revenue to entities such as DDAs operating within Ionia County. “It has an impact on every operation,” said Chad Shaw, Ionia County adminis­ trator. “(But) if we have the funds, we can donate it back.” Shaw added that the two resolutions approved Tuesday had been reviewed by the county’s legal counsel prior to the board taking action, adding the county reportedly has the right to opt out of the DDA plan “at this time.” The ICBOC is not alone in taking such a stance. The Odessa Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously, 5-0, at its regular meeting Oct. 6 to notify the village it was seeking to opt out of the DDATIF plan. The vote by the township board fol­ lowed a nearly 90-minute closed-door session with the board’s legal counsel to review the township’s options on a number of issues, including the DDA, the Jordan Lake Trail Board and possible changes to its wind power ordinance. The Lake Odessa Village Council is tentatively set to hold a second public hearing on the DDA plan, as well as on proposed changes to the village ordi­ nance to eliminate a sunset date, at its Nov. 17 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Page Memorial Building. To view documents on the DDA’s pro­ posed development plan and boundary adjustment, persons may visit the Village of Lake Odessa website at lakeodessa. org. I J ) '» 1 •.» I >* I I T1 k i s A -I ' 1 X “7 •X r h «4 I I fl j'..f s r I I I I I 4H tffi >1 1 Si fl i J V 'li a I' n * JET-f-^MK J'isa rft iS* II IDavIdHatfteld I* I S' >. ir'' / *• f h*. ffi c 1 ■ 4’»’> 47 I • »’i -n L» » I 1 J r *4« I The Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, 6-0, to adopt the 2026 budget on Tuesday, Oct. 28. File photo >c s I ( K I BUDGET •X •J f /t’ I *’ Continued from Page 1 I ! 4 * * irt t changes in the 2026 budget from last year’s expenditures. The budget calls for a new, full-time junior security analyst position and the return of a senior property appraiser in the equalization depart­ ment. It also calls for die reclassification of several court positions. Several county departments made capital funding requests this year, which are reflected in the budget. In total, county departments requested $1,988,962 for 2026. Capital projects include the purchase of new software, IT system upgrades, the replacement of two marked patrol vehicles, furniture and shelving, records digitalization and much more. The Building and Grounds Department will be appropriated $430,000 to cover the cost of repairs at the former Friend of the Court building •n b it I AT ...E r IVlrioS: » < -4i. I ( or ) li : »• .di' ’ .o k»' V; r I I » /Mi . It J » I ^{i X ■k a II 4..I XIT, It:, 1 I nL' J « Mill .41 '4 11 h J?’.-: I bf8T L dckf f )I ' .d-u- 4 ' I I 'U i . • t K- in / r 1 dr/ ■' t t: I , ■'7 li s J -y't ■d'' ■ •tic *; v,tr » and to install four heat pumps at the Courts & Law building. The budget contains a contingency of $309,847, with $260,000 of those fUnds earmarked in case the Barry-Eaton District Health Department requires additional allocations. One citizen balked at the county’s contingency fund on Tuesday, pointing to the county’s mounting need for a new jail. “’Contingency; a future event or cir­ cumstance which is possible but can­ not be predicted with certainty,’” said resident Gary White during Tuesday’s public hearing. “Well, we can certainly predict the problem with the jail. To continue to say, ‘Well, we have to have a 12-14% contingency,’ really says that you haven’t looked at what your need is.” The full budget can be found on the county’s website, barrycounty.org/public_information/fmance.php. Green Street in Hastings is very festive each year during Halloween, lined with a variety of elaborate decorations. The city plans to shut down a stretch of the road to vehicular traffic to accommodate trick-ortreaters again this year. File photo by Hunter McLaren Green Street closed Friday evening for trick-or-treating Molly Macleod Editor An annual Halloween tradition in Hastings will continue for another year as the Hastings City Council approved the closure of a popular stretch of road that serves as the epi­ center for Hastings trick-or-treating. The council approved a motion at a special meeting last month, on Sept. 29, to close a portion of Green Street located between South Broadway Avenue and South Cass Street on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., blocking vehicle traffic while kids and families quest for candy. The closure is routine for the city, which has recognized that the stretch of Green Street has become a hub for trick-or-treaters even more so when the road is blocked off to traffic. What won’t be routine on Friday is the varsity football playoff game taking place nearby between Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg. Game attendees are asked to allow for extra travel time when going to the game on Friday. Green Street is the only roadway that the Hastings Police Department shuts down for the special night. Resident volunteers, the Hastings Fire Department and the HPD all offer support to ensure safety and a smooth event. Department of Public Works vol­ unteers will also join in on the fun this year, helping ensure smooth operations throughout the evening. The city’s fire pit will travel from downtown to add to the evening’s enjoyment, say city officials. Those who live on Green Street can still enter and exit during the closure. Escorts will help provide safe travel to Green Street residents. Financial \ FOCUS M J V 2i Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC Q Member SIPC I / ♦ I Financial Advisor 423 N. Main St Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 The real meaning of diversification in investing In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom to mean they should avoid con­ solidating their investment ac­ counts and keep their money spread across multiple financial institutions, often working with several different financial advi­ sors. However, when financial professionals talk about diversification, they’re referring to diversifying your investment assets, not your accounts. There’s a big difference be­ tween the two, and confusing them could hurt your financial future. Scattered accounts may affect costs, paperwork and advice. When your assets are spread among multiple finan­ cial institutions, you could face several drawbacks. First, you’re likely paying more in fees than necessary. Multiple providers often mean multiple account fees, transaction costs and mutual fund expenses that can add up quickly. Generally, the more assets you have with one financial provider, the more opportunities you have for reducing or eliminating these costs. Managing scattered ac­ counts also could create a paperwork nightmare. You’ll receive multiple monthly state­ ments and numerous tax forms, making it much harder to see the big picture of your financial health. This complexity can lead to missed opportunities and poor decision-making. Perhaps most important, working wi± multiple finan­ cial advisors may result in con­ flicting advice and duplicated investment strategies. Without a comprehensive view of your entire portfolio, each financial advisor may recommend in­ vestments that don’t work well toge±er, potentially delaying your progress toward reaching financial goals. There’s strength in con­ solidation. Consolidating your accounts wi± a single financial advisor offers numerous benefits. You’ll have opportunities to develop a closer, more com­ prehensive relationship with someone who understands your complete financial picture. This financial advisor can provide informed guidance and help eliminate the conflicting advice that may come from working with multiple professionals. Consolidation also makes it easier to implement a well-di­ versified portfolio that fits your level of risk tolerance. Vvlien all your investments are in one place, you can see exactly how your assets are allocated and make strategic adjustments as needed. It becomes simpler to gauge aggregate investment returns, assess your portfolio assets and rebalance when necessaiy. For retirement planning, consolidation can be especial­ ly valuable. IRAs at different providers can be consolidated at any time without tax conse­ quences when assets are trans­ ferred directly between pro­ viders. When you retire, your 401(k) can typically be rolled over into an IRA, streamlining your retirement income strat­ egy. True diversification still matters. While consolidating accounts makes sense, diversi­ fying your actual investments remains crucial. A good fi­ nancial advisor will help you carefully build a balanced mix of stocks and bonds appropri­ ate for your age and goals. As you approach retirement, this typically means shifting toward a more balanced portfolio that still provides growth to combat inflation while offering stability and income. Diversification goes beyond just stocks and bonds. Take bonds, for instance: You can diversify by bond type (mu­ nicipal, corporate and govern­ ment), bond maturity (through a strategy called “laddering”) and bond sector to spread risk across different parts of the economy. How to get started. If your retirement savings and investment accounts are scat­ tered among various financial institutions, consider consol­ idating everything with one trusted financial advisor. The streamlined record-keeping, rill itential for reduced fees and comprehensive financial guid­ ance can help improve your wealth-building potential while making your financial life sim­ pler to manage. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC ♦ ♦ 5 I t r 1 r-*’ Wendi Stratton CFP J3 9^ 11 r I \ �A -— I wn a * AA 4 Thufidoy, October 30, 2025 f?*- A HasHngsBonner n ||>^ ♦« r w * «* I 1 * I I ' -L TKHS students performing ‘A Trip to the Moon’ Nov. 7-8 Thornapplc Kellogg High School drama «hidcnu will perform their play. “A Tnp m ihc Moon.** nod weeL Performances will be at 7 p.m on F rvdty. Nov 7. and Saiurday. Nov K tn the bgh uhool aiditoniim. The play takes the atidience on a journey iFwough hiMory to the vummcr of 1969. when men firM landcsd on the moon The play is »ct in kcveral dMcrcnt scenes, telling the stones of people who arc reaching for their dreams F.>ch scene is named after an iconic song from 1969 hkc ‘"You Can't Always (id What You Want*’ for the scene where a girl tries de^icrateiy to tonv ince her pvenu to let her go 10 Woodstock and another where a wonwi IS trying to get a job in NASA There is al«i a scene of a group of proicsUirs show ing a girl how to fight for what's right in “( omc Together *' The scenes arc filled with humor and heart, reminding the audience of their own hopes and drcams, say representa­ tives for the show li reminds audience members to reach for the stars to achieve what they want. The cast and crew have been hard at work this fall pericciing the show, and say they cannot wait lo share it with an audience. Cast members include Miranda Ova Ayala. RIlic Baranck. Mist Barnes. Emery C islet, Ace (.'utrara, Kai Eggers. Lucas Eggers, Alex Evans, Abby (Terri nee I (ienl/. Morcia Gielincki, Travis (irabcmeyer, F'mma Johnson, Ixigha Jones, Liam Jones, Jackson I uimbiu, Nicolo l.o, Lizbetfi l^opcz-Tapia, Adam McLiughlin. Sheamu-s Null, Isaac Oprea. Josie Reid, Anthony Sager Wi.ssner. Keeghan Simcrly, AIccna Slomp. Lilly Stora, Ixtizia Tschimer, Amellia Williams and Austin Wiseman. Members of the crew for the play are Evalyn Archambault, Rian Allen, Elisabeth Wade. Harley Lentz, Makayla Chapin-Dyer, Blake Riffel, Margo Rasteiro, Hannah Gunnink, Charlotte Riffel, Maddie Rose, Violet Sandborn and Rea­ gan C hapman. Tickets for “A Trip lo the Moon" can be purchased onl ine al tkschools.ludus.com. Tickets may also be purchased in person al the door prior to showtime. •• ♦V. fl J f* p ir- __ > I % T n tt i f ? i / f > . . f ♦1 > J * r I Fl f ’W't V 1 IT 0/ t i 4 I '_<l. B I i > •2 t I *4 1 4 Thornappie Kellogg iLgh Schooi OMinn lludiniB w«wW' iaw pta.. M - <-s, Coartuy phoiet K- 5* / r r » A I Si- 1 * •r f t B I jii i 3ri!*u Trip to the MQaa" is filled with humor and haarl, according to cast members Tickets for "A Trip to the Moon" car be ptz online at tkschools ludus.corri I ed jI r- • - .••■** A* f^ r »" TRIAL . i J I Contir'ued from Page 1 If ’iJ: i f fe 1 > I 1 > 1 MM * A 1 1 1 I 1 Osl Adoption Program Befint "A Trip to the Moon" consists of several vignettes telling the story of the summer of 1969. Barry County Cares is ready to launch its annual holiday adoption program. Sign-up is October 13 ■ November 26, 2025 Contact the IfKations below that correspond with your address: Nashville receives state grant for road repair Hastings and MiddteviUeBarry County Cares Monday-Friday 9 amI pm: 269948-9555 Molly Macleod ’ Delton area-Delton District Library L M/W/F 9 am-5 pm, Tues/Thu 9 amf 6 pm. Sat/9 am-1 pm 26962.98040 Editor Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced last week 39 villages and cities across the stale with populations less than 10,000 that will receive road funding grants awarded through the Communi­ ty Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program. Among those recipients was the Vil­ lage of Nashville, which will receive $137,500 from the grant. The dollars will be used for repairs on State Street and Queen Street. Established by the state Legislature in 2018 and administered bv' the Michigan Department ofTransportation (MDOT). I Nashuille area-Nashville Clerk's Office M-Thursdav 8:30 am-4: pm ^517^52-9544. I Freeport area-FreeDort District L Library M/Thu I pm-8 pm. W/Fn LP am- 5 pm, Sat/9 am-ll am 6I& 765-5181 contact Barry County Cares at 269948-9555. Those who wish to adopt households can contact the Barry County Cares phone number. the death of Battle Creek resident Jimmy Sykes, who was found dead in a drivewav on Cloverdale Road in Baltimore Township, southwest of the Village of Nashville, on Mav 29. 2024. According to reports, the two allegedly bludgeoned the 79-yearold Sykes w ith the blunt side of a hatchet before ninning him over with a vehicle. West’s trial is set for mid-Januarv 2026. 1 Ji II •r ■I fl .sr:-•<^2^ r A. $ A J* * t Tp { .-«F P I VI ■ 4 >1 I -f * fI I • i- —* i 1 fl X ' flB-flflM I ^(Sk am M ' a i »• t According to previous news reports of Sykes' murder, the elderly man was discovered in the drivewav• of a vacant home about 20 miles from his home in Battle Creek. Court records indicate that Mousseau was located driving Sykes's truck with W'est as a pas­ senger later that day. At an earlier arraignment hearing for W^est. Pratt provided details on what her office believes happened that day, slating Mousseau and West allegedly had been taking advantage of the elderly man and lured him out to the rural area by claiming they were all going out for breakfast. Pratt added that Sykes struggled with dementia. Y I a 4 > -’••4 j . jfiiiclki *7 ) •4 —4 •n? & : V A' I ? i iMJti 1 I I i J 1 <1 I* i ->• i |:p - k:' J f ff ^th'. awffrfsri t t« . ' 1 t rS' 'I5'*5' •V f V I r" ■ » 1 IS «I. 11 I fl 4 •I * • * 94 (> k I >»• F Mj ■miX^ •» *• i a -M .I * , • vV ••.;f k * •V +* n.’ 4 •V •i. -I. • *• . fts.. J f i±*fl fe *. J fl *•» fl 7- S'^> **X‘ I :r* * «• 'RVlIlL' Mansfield '-sc .•fl u •J n A •»» s A extending the useful life of the road and have limited other funding sources. Grant awards range from S50,000 to $250,000 for road resurfacing, culvert replacement, pavement crack sealing and other preservative measures. U« > L ‘fl ' f ier-M t^.k 0 J 1 V the CSIF is a stop-gap program to help fund road projects in small communi­ ties. Successful projects were selected, in part, because they are paired with planned infrastructurev^ork. coordinated with other road agencies, focused on > J F'W •** ■V. * < i- ’ rz. a l>i •Jt s > 5 Dep; 9 ■« ■ •p. Calhoun County resident Brandon Mousseau is led into Barry County District Court 56B for a status conference hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Mousseau, who faces a charge of open murder, is now set to go to trial in early March 2026. Photo try Dennis tr : 1 »A T sT A > { * A ■> ttlp •’t'l a *• ' *3^: 4 7*15 'Ji ' ’ .;t T'i * *<• « I iw* 9»» V Tx,. /f fl ng = y o. J •/ n ;^..... - •>! Js i'fl.- HASTINGS PCRFONNHNG APTS CENTGP .1 V** I I V * lu / ':S'' r-fc. ••I *• 1 1 THANK YOU t . * * flb Ik. r* s r « J* f^l I ■«» 4* - t I THORNAPPLE t s r 'leii' X » 4. n/o-yfi^ 3 . 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(.7 ianoa ro bmu WF a; W MTA asniioH 4 || • L I mgaifnJBoD baU' ;»,OTlbW»sJ<K^ ilk £ 1 'jdtXt fi fiskxxfaEdgW .TOV J r HBflen ‘ST flOMfiC t " A JI Ig y-j JUOft i J I.U ) J I (f . 1 I 11 nnrlj » 9^^ \ 'xr/AFIOt/ rtf ns —ui fr/nqfiii > i toioni fui iK 1 .‘t -?o XT r/z <a6:i6jfy'/-‘j * • A’ (lE-oI J J I < V t.’ <41 I bO" f •;.«» 9 I I I I 1 > I 1 t J I I 1 I 1 r i II V an IB 1 I j > I l» 1 r * .V •' 1 -Fdi 4^ f: 4*^ t- 4 « A 'UJ',. -H* ( I J ' t ' I. d.,.. 1 * T. ^in2£l' ' Jr 4 I* e r. .tt » IT' 1 ♦ Tcr ‘ t at' * J I / r ) * ;■ a-Hi-;-;’ t « I [I I : Q .. 1 I f -4 1 11 i h- t' Bl J I .17 . - L’ .fc- s }.• 4• IJr « 4 k L j * • >ix. I ' A'*r' ihI> I I' ’ .t.; 1" - u. lift) Bi ■ XI < <J I It il^C .1 ?. £ < 4* •f ■JO' 4j '’Vtrrsot >.4 ' J ns 'h ' iiiUZ* ' I . I I I A r ** I .’1 ) I .. 9)ia J ♦ % c X * i w ’tfi a w *• AC o > I A } 7 A » 'L 4 / ♦ c Several members of the Hastings Fire Department completed medical training this summer thanks to a $7,500 Barry Community Foundation grant. Pictured here are (from left) Caleb Drake, who is working toward his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification; Maddison Kidder, who earned her Prehospital Treatment Life Support (PHLTS) and Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) certifications; Lieutenant Converse, who upgraded his license from Medical First Responder (MFR) to EMT-B and earned his PHLTS and EPC certifications; Jackie Komondy, who is upgrading from MFR to EMT-B; Noah Strimback, who earned his EMT-B, PHLTS and EPC certifications, and Chief Mark Jordan, who took his PHLTS and EPC certifications. Courtesy photo sistance since January 2025,” Jordan said. 1 The Hastings Fire Department is curL, rently seeking new paid on-call members. Interested persons are encouraged to stop in the fire station and see any member of MM the department for details. I 4 . Spencer White of Hastings leads the National FFA Band at one of their performances in Lucas Oil Stadium at last year’s convention. The Hastings Fire Department bene­ fited from a $7,500 Barry Community Foundation grant awarded in July 2025. This week, the department is expressing •atitude for the grant, which helped advance medical training within the department. “Hastings Fire became a Basic Life Support (BLS) transport agent in August 2025, requiring additional training for our medical staff,” said Fire Chief Mark Jordan. “This grant enabled training to be completed promptly. Advanced training has equipped our staff with the knowledge to provide extra care when responding to situations and deliver a higher level of care to residents and vis­ itors in our area.” Overall, the grant provided over 1,300 hours of valuable training, according to Jordan. The Hastings Fire Department has 17 members, 14 of whom are paid on-call, and three are full-time staff. ‘We have responded to 980 calls for as­ ■e . 3 11 -.... ri' .•3.J I.*', 5 k Tt ' i- ■ f I I > I 4 i i . ; J ?•i I -s . .'W t r 4 . medical staff thanks Eiaa to BCF grant c ' J J Registration for winter/spring classes at Kellogg Community College opened on Monday, Oct. 27, and may be completed online via the KCC website or in person at any of the college’s five campus locations. KCC is offering more than 300 classes for the winter and spring - including more than 130 online classes - in addition to hundreds of industrial trades training modules, several cohorts of CNA training, workforce training opportunities and more. The upcoming semester begins Jan. 20 and runs through May 11. Student registration information, including links to registration in­ structions, policies, tuition and fees and other information, is available at kellogg.edu/registration. Specific courses offered at KCC during the Spring 2026 semester may be viewed by visiting kellogg. edu, clicking on “Class Schedules” at the top of the page and filtering results by semester. Students are encouraged to sign up for classes as early as possible after registration opens because space is limited and many classes fill up by the start of the semester. Specific questions about apply­ ing to KCC or about signing up for fall semester classes should be directed to KCC’s Admissions Office at 269-965-4153 or adm@ kellogg.edu. Those who wish to meet with an academic advisor prior to register­ ing are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at kellogg.edu/ advising or by calling 269-9654124. Z)A/ rt i ti * I • iJ / * -L Registration opens for winter/spring classes at KCC The National FFA Band Team all hail from West Michigan. Pictured here are (from left) Jeff Buehl, Sandy Billingsley, Craig Holley, Beth Clipfell, Spencer White. Paul Boelkins and Carrie Carl. Courtesy photos lifgsH- Hastings FD trains *w arii *• X'! s ------ r ■ t Spencer White of Hastings has been selected to receive the Honorary Amer­ ican FFA Degree. The award is given to those who ad­ vance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment, according to an announcement on the honor. The Honorary American FFA Degree is an opportunity to recognize those who have gone beyond valuable daily contri­ butions to make an extraordinary long­ term difference in the lives of students, inspiring confidence in a new generation ofagriculturists. Members ofthe National FFA Organization’s board of directors approved the nomination. White, who serves Hastings Area School System as the Hastings Per forming Arts Center and Community Education and Recreation Center director, has been a member of the National FFA Band staff since 2015 and has served as ±e band’s director since 2018. White was also a longtime director for the Hastings High School and middle school bands. Each year, the National FFA Band brings together about 90 student musicians from across the country. The ensem­ ble rehearses for three days and performs throughout the five-day National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, held at Lucas Oil Stadium. The convention welcomes more than 70,000 FFA members and guests annually. “It is a privilege and an honor to be part of such an incredible organization that continues to make a lasting impact on so many students nationwide,” said White. White will receive the award during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 31. All recipients will receive a plaque and med­ al, and their names will be permanently recorded as recipients of the highest FFA DM honor. * *1 otgI •* J' r > |i^oK i ' NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. A •’•J*’ r !l * T i 4b} 4 •J rf*' t . I , d? •r ; is I • J 1 2 » ) >e9itri?ife' O' 4 ;-Il rYlb3nf)nTi r I Iki 1 t: I b■J! M* ■ -J* 1 j’ Re, ‘l, I 8 •.»' J * ,1 Ui r r riv S .If < X ^,4 * ; rr <1 ! t babm rfsirfw ■t 5|» i sr A vm ot eateops t4^ ■rti I ■ 7 I 1 ■ ■'•.I notbio.'/.ii lei’ I ‘ryn B I s IB ii' > L s' » A Michigan Department of Natu­ ral Resources program connecting donors, wild game processors and charities to help feed those in need reportedly processed 140,000 pounds > of donated venison during fiscal year ’ ■ 2025, which ended Sept. 30. That equates to more than 560,000 servings of venison and sets a new annual record for the program, which allows hunters to share their harvest by donating deer at participating pro- to the program, which helps feed even more of our neighbors across the state,” said Hunters Feeding Michi­ gan program specialist Joe Presgrove. “I frequently receive calls and letters from the local food pantries thank­ ing the program for providing much needed protein to their communities.” The success of what Presgrove calls “such an amazing program” is large­ ly due to the hunters who choose to donate their harvest, the individuals who donate money toward processing expenses, the hardworking, dedicat­ ed processors, and the Food Bank Council of Michigan and the Feeding r .. ■' J BATTLE CREEK Hunters help feed these in need with record donations U*-’ cessors and helps distribute venison donations across Michigan. “Every year it seems like more hunters choose to donate their harvest Ji ♦ « 9 SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. America food distribution network. Since 2007, the program has pro­ vided more than 3 million servings of protein-rich venison to those in need. The DNR urges outdoor recreation­ ists, when purchasing their licenses or permits, to consider adding a monetary donation to Hunters Feeding Michigan. “Your contribution covers process­ ing costs, turning donated deer into meals,” Presgrove said. “A donation ofjust $3 provides a venison meal for over four Michiganders.” For more information about the pro­ gram, visit Michigan.gov/HuntersFeedingMichigan. — DM IHE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com .. .k r H J, 'f 'l!l' ■' ?• 5 t I I * EV r .'-i ’w>*r r Stop cleaning-out your gutters this season . -4 1 f LeafiirFilter 1 s s «c • I 10 S 5J Ir rv^IRCS Tt>3Q/20?$ I 1 I XMB.r'j.,,'; i U11 7 1 LeafFiiter* Get a FREE full gutter inspection and estimate: 1“ 866-495-1709 Promo: 285 I I I k I 1 I■ I » . 1 11 f 1 J 4^ ' “ IP . t 1 I f *I r ■•9 Nelson’s 11i<pl«n«4BraNLUb«A. w i*w w u sMBin, Munatt wnia a/ioin. juwim hmw'. “* ? 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For many years, the Michigan Deer Harvest Survey has been completed by mail following the conclusion of the hunting seasons to estimate participation and h^csl. Beginning with the 2022 Hunters can start by visiting the DNR Whereto hunt page. From there, links arc available to die Mi-HUNT app and video tutorials regarding how to use it cither on a computer or mobile device. For each region, other important con­ siderations are also provided regarding how the distribution of deer, hunting opportunities or acccssibil ity might vary across the area. Southern lx>wer Peninsula: season, .successful Michigan deer burners have been required to report their harvest. I3cer harvest reporting is mandatory for all successful hunters. Deer hunters arc required to report their harvest within 72 hours or before transferring posses­ sion of the deer. In 2025, the DNR is conducting fo­ cused collection for bovine tuberculosis and chronic wasting disease testing in the counties noted urxier each regional section. Hunters outside of surveillance countiesareeligibic for free CWD testing by using a lymph node extraction kit that includes overnight shipping. Tlie DNR is pleased to provide these resources and empower hunters across the state to assist with iheir own CWD testing efforts. Deer harvested from outside of the TB surveillance counties may still be turned in for TB testing al the hunter's request, and all heads tested for CWD are also screened forTB. The total number of Southern Lower Peninsula hunters in 2024 was similar to the prior year. Buck harvest was also simitar, but antlerless harvest increased compared to 2023. Stalew ide, the early and late anllerlcss seasons combined with the extended laic antlerless season accounted for 26 per­ cent of the total anticriess deer harvest, and these seasons - plus the January archery season during which hunters heavily emphasized antlerless harvest were all open in ihc SLP. SLP hunters invested more time than hunters in other regions, averaging 14 days across all seasons. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease was confirmed in 15 counties in southwest­ ern and south-central Michigan in 2024 and emerged again in summer of 2025, with seven counties confirmed as of mid-Seplembcr. EHD is not sustained williin the deer population; it is caused by a virus that is transmitted to white-tailed deer by a biting midge. EHD outbreaks have not been shown to have significant long-term effects on deer populations in Michigan, but deer mortality can be intense in small geographic areas and local impacts may persist for a few years. EHD will likely be confirmed in ad­ ditional SLP counties until a good frost occurs, which kills off the midges that transmit the virus. Outside of local areas that have expe­ rienced pronounced impacts from EHD, deer numbers remain high throughout much of the region. Routinely mild winters and abundant summer foods mean deer are rarely negatively affected by winter mortality. Where to go: Basic information about how to find a place to hunt can benefit those new to deer hunting, new to one of the regions of our slate or even seasoned veterans looking for a new area or more details about their go-to hunting spot. Hunters can use the Mi-HUNT map­ ping application to identify hunting lands - with approximate boundaries of ail types of lands open to public hunting), Stale of Michigan facilities and types of habitat. Mi-HUNT may be used from a com­ puter to scout new hunting areas or explore more details and find directions for reaching any site of interest or can be used from a mobile device for similar purposes while also viewing your loca­ tion and marking locations of interest encountered in the field. A variety of information is also available regarding the types and locations of lands open to public hunting. What to know: Hunters pursuing an antlered buck in the SLP with a single deer license or regular tag of the combo deer license must be certain the deer has at least one antkr three inches or longer. 1 Anderc u Vw ' taken usir^ the restricted tag of the combo deer license must have four or more antler points each at least one inch long - on al leu one side SI P hunters also have the option of using a single deer or combo deer license, both the regular and restneted tags, to harvest V«E an anllerlcss deer. No anllerlcss license is necessary to use this option. All of these options arc described as part of the antler point restnciions in ihc region. Hunters should review the APR rcquircmcnis based on the options they have for licenses to purchase and the seasons in which you'll be hunting. All hunters with a univCTsal anllerlcss deer license can also take an anllerlcss deer during any open season in the SLP. Individuals may purchase up to 10 uni­ versal anllerlcss deer licenses, statewide, per license year, for S20 each. This limit includes discounted DMU 487 Anller­ lcss Deer Licenses, which are available for $5 each. From Dec. I through Jan. 11, hunters can purchase up to 10 extended laic anllerlcss deer licenses for S5 each. These licenses do not count toward the purchase limit of 10 universal anllerlcss deer licenses. The extended late anllerlcss firearm deer season lakes place on public and private lands Jan. 2-11, 2026, within Allegan, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun,Cass, Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gratiot. Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair (excluding DMU 174), St. Joseph, Tus­ cola, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne counties For information on other seasons and licenses, consult the 2025 Deer Hunting Regulations Summary, available through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or in digital versions accessible through links on the MNDR’s Deer page. Baiting is banned in the entire Lower Peninsula, including both public and private lands. The only exception for the Lower Peninsula baiting ban is hunters with disabilities who meet specific requirements may use bait during the Liberty' and Independence hunts only. Zi I ? I J F" r'1* 1'1 Ml r « ’i I Chronic wasting disease is still present . in many counties in southern Michigan * and continued nxmiionng is Mill a prion* i t> fortheDNR Houcvw.whiktheDNR Hinues to get hasclme dau for CWD ; presence across the Male, the department j IS not actively seeking samples from • counties in the SLP this vear Though extensive CWD sample collcellon has already been done in the SLP and resources arc being pnontized ' for collecting data by requesting hunter submission of samples in other parts of the state, hunters in a county with known , CWD cases or anywhere else around the state arc still eligible for free CWD icsiingby using a free lymph node cxiraciion kit that includes overnight shipping Kits include instructions for hunters I to extract lymph nodes themselves and ■ submit them to Michigan Stale Univer- i sity Vetennary Diagnostic Laboratory ; for CWD testing. Results from deer ) submitted to MSU VDL will be sent directly to the hunter. * «« 4* i f I * /d -'*••’* 4 < f >.-5. •nau •• I XI. •« w! , r 1 e. - <• t (Mm*^ 9 «'t A b 4rs si .4 Ml SU R j ll i »■ .. .A I. r r a iS :s I <! .•J ! '4^^ ■ <1 I > J liF. I —; 'T ; ’ i I f d 1 I' t » I inr 4 ’ 9"^ *7- ■ .,*^ 1 f *';^l ’•A ’*301 /• -• > »|-S i tSsS ■*-' ck:. f ks *.-• • a; .* >1 r.,,.. 1^ r .V r-. e-^ * a941:11' 1 I r < - 4 > :r. ■4^ i I SV JI I' z. ' (u I ‘ • * .J $ J’- 'Z <> > f z • if I ' ‘ i An overview of publicly accessible lands in the SLP is available by consult* ing the DNR Where to hunt webpage. Boundaries of all these lands may be viewed by accessing the Mi-HUNT link on that page. A wild card for SLP hunters this year will be contending with local areas that have been impacted by EHD. Venison harvested in areas affected bv* EHD is safe for consumption. Il’s not recommended to consume any animals that are visibly sick, but healthy deer harvested from areas where EHD has been present are still safe to cat. While prolonged EHD presence since July or early August can produce substantial impacts to a local deer herd, its distribution on the landscape can be extremely variable. Some locations a short distance from severely impacted areas might not ex­ perience any effects of EHD, so even portions of EHD-affected counties are likely to continue to need considerable antlerless harvest efforts. Those who suspect they have found a deer that has contracted or died from EHD may submit a diseased wildlife report through the DNR’s Eyes in the Field online system. DM "3 I ' } i.r 1r ... s -.r ■ 1 Hunting public land: ■ ■'■.'I I ■ I. * V J 1 4 I t- ■•.<''* 4* 4 f I i «olf ?' .^<1 I 4<** ) I I t i i/sf-’* I J I* ’’ 4 * f* 3^^ r I e ♦ z 1 I . eiiv-- 4 ■ 4-- 3 '/* it -1^'^ Ce . --r r < ■■t’ ,• J Ml 1» I I > A ■* t s Al* I 4 .4<* 5.!3(£ -.-W I •. 1 w ■ 1 1 .’ c-« .• W'’ f 4 t CT’ ’ * I• ♦1 * 1 .I 'f-, ■l , > I -Ii >« * fi '• i I< A KTt J A * I - r f 4 v; I » Ji I ‘ »/ V 1 ' 4 rF •• b r I kr **• ♦ •r-’ ‘V I J I ’='•7 i < a— Tl I'ibK t J I '•'we s r * •a I •* n ( { Supper club hosting free sourdough workshop, plant-based dinner Nov. 2 , .W I I n ' V I >4i<)fbta4rffian I I J and warm sourdough bread. Participants can browse sourdough starter, bread and other goodies available for purchase. The workshop and dinner are free to attend; goodwill donations will be accepted. The dinner and workshop wi 11 be at the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 904 Terry Lane, off Star School Road, in Hastings. Those interested in the workshop are asked to register by Thursday, Oct. 30, to reserve a dinner plate. Organizers say spots are filling up quickly. Participants can reserve their seals by calling or tex­ ting 269-804-9959 or emailing Hhealthylivingsupperclub@gmail.com — MM GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Worship Together s I ’ ’b I at the church ofyour choiceWeekly schedules of Hastings area churches availablefor your convenience,.. • •• ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Sunday. for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765. 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy;, P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc® Website: WWW, gmail.com. hastingsfrecmethodistcom. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to Kinderearten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Studv and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry'. Wednesday night Bible information. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) pm. 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor Kathy Smith COMMUNITY BAPTIST contact Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship __________________________ wuAv.cbchastings.or 10:15 a.m PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. is information on worship services is provided Hastines Batmer, the church and these local businesses: sFIOXfOb Hhashngs Rrxwda 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 f f EMiWSBKW'-' '■ 7 Fall has arrived, and a local club is offering locals an opportunity to learn how to bake homemade bread perfect for pairing with soups and other warm meals. The Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club is hosting a free workshop at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, that will teach attendees the ins and outs of baking sourdough bread. The free workshop, which will also pro­ vide a plant-based dinner for attendees, will be held at the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church. Attendees can expect to watch a demonstration by guest instructor Kasey McFarland, an expert sourdough baker. McFarland will walk participants through how to make the perfect loaf while they enjoy a meal featuring vegetarian soups ar** S'lJ J ^is ilinlQoliitii r I r te 1^ all hJbks, ibf wnialpdiiE^ ASK DR. UNIVERSE •«»' 3 ) r» ■w I i gut feeling I I r Jules, 5. Maine Dear Jules, Sometimes my stomach growls so loudly that other people can hear it. It’s pretty' awkward in meetings. I asked my friend Ed Johnson why that happens. He teaches classes about the human body in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University. He told me the rumbling noise hap­ pens because of what’s going on inside your gut. “The sounds you hear are the fluid and gas that’s in your digestive tract moving around,” Johnson said. The digestive system cycles through a lol of fluid—about 9 liters every sin­ gle day. That’s the same as four-and-ahalf 2-Iiter soda bottles. Some of that liquid comes from the water you drink. Some is gastric juice made by specialized cells in your stomach’s lining. There’s a lot of gas in there, t .It’s made by friendly bacteria that live in your gut. They help you break down food and make vitamins. As they do that work, they release gas—up to 1.5 liters each day. All that fluid and gas doesn’t just sit there. There’s a thick layer of smooth muscle in your digestive tract that moves them along and stirs them around. “The muscle squeezes down on the contents to push it along,” Johnson said. “It’s an action like you’re milk­ ing a cow, squeezing and pushing the food through. And it also makes ♦ » 21:.?'■ f • %>• a mixing motion to move digested nutrients around so they can reach the lining and be absorbed.” Your digestive tract moves so much that you have a whole section of your nervous system dedicated to con­ trolling that movement. Johnson told me there are about half a million nerve cells doing that job—about the same number you have in your spinal cord. As the fluid and gas move around, they make a grumbling noise. But why does it happen when you’re peckish? When your stomach is empty, your body releases the hormone ghrelin. It's a chemical messenger. It signals your $ brain to give you the hungiy feeling. It also tells your digestive tract to get ready for food. Your digestive system responds by cranking up the squeezing, pushing, mixing motions—because it expects food to show up soon. When all that liquidy-, gas-y move­ ment happens to an empty stomach, the rumbling sounds are louder. There’s nothing in there to muffle the noise. So, you—and maybe the people around you—can hear a big, resound­ ing growl from your guts. Scientists call that sound “borborygmus.” The term comes from an ancient Greek word made to mimic the sound, 1 guess people have been wondering about that rumbling sound for a long time. They had no idea it involves a whole ecosystem inside your tummy—and a complex messaging network that links your brain to your gut. It’s honestly a lot to digest Dr Universe ■■ > IP tw- J Why does my tummy rumble when I’m hungry? ♦ J 1 r M I "r M ft W I r 'or t ) s i.-*' b f '.TSI' -XI ■b^ L tnSti i ’ */ ' .H t hi:, I • f t «h -t ■> X4 nrry .z • id: --<«x iw I ' >i4, 4 • i . f ; I . . ' I T *« • 9v. bh»4 ^1- • •7 *1' k4- » f iqM^^ kJ.* ' ■ f • ’jilFv 4^3 •r- r ^ws 9 i;j p i’it 3 ( A- t’i 4 ' titf! < b. im fl r ft .'-m fh 4 * '■’S .1 ' *5 ■.•si Ri. oil OttSt) . .< n' I J ’ ■'S^i . jaiaoTBriinat J f f5■ i*txi 8 * wdf .*sl\ I , f B.nnd P J .«,tbnaue 'Ukic . .. • ■ jeqtf swdBOtboo^ i V 2 Ct. jj/ic wiiw«« 4. I'■i' *1 •f nb ;»l > «> M I • ■* iKiaoi; ijtootaB^ ’I. ^T.’tUJUOCW i a. I t.i» r nN r, ■I ■V •t V * k 'Mik. 1 I 11 .^.we T . ■ 1 4’'V. V I » I »«e **7 r ' '• A ♦ « .r ’t. \ • > ei If>" .,,1, ‘v I V X 1 G A ' .Is; I I tv vs k y 'i I 1 s • , A I * % I VI. I' ‘ k 1 , L ii _ • ; 1 ft r >* k t I ! -------- ' - aa tu -•. ’« <94. f 1 VI Vh- Do you have a question? Ask Dr Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website.askdruniverse.com. B___ri i ‘x. J \ a s A. i 'I A W’ * , V > 4^ ''ik *l5‘ «* «■» •1 1 -V -.i. ' * I ».u« *51 —■ I' a" < % �3' k V 9 1 >2 » 4- V I I, I I y I I j THE HASTINGS BANNER i VIETAL...... www.HasHngsBanner.com 4 7 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Group s J 1 I*- '"it TURNING , H?' 3 i k. ',1. «! Q. e BACK THE PAGES I Ah i?:-. 1 .< M* ’- < '•a « * r . e (• .r ‘'>.5 *v ■ 'll 5 '1^ 5> ’J I ■<«.••• ’ *> rc I i * A CENTURY OF SERVICE: The story of the Hastings Public Library ► 4 ** — 1 DAVID W. MILLER 1 f •l* *4 SPECIAL TO THE BANNER 'V 15 i ! r. The Hastings Public Library, as we know it today, ?'ti' stands as a landmark of cultural and educational 'V U 'O growth in Barry County. The stoty begins in 1896, when the Women’s Club of Hastings assembled a J small collection of books and placed them in a room 5 above The Banner office known as the Manufacturer’s Club. This modest beginning marked the city ’ s first T: attempt at a public library. The collection remained above The Banner office for ’t several years before being transferred to the old city hall, where it occupied a room in the southeast comer. By 1917, when a new Hastings High School building n was constructed, the city and the school board agreed ’^hV • to house a library within it. At that time, the Women’s .1 Club formally turned over its collection to the school 1<-.. library, ensuring broader public access. ''bi. In 1955, the high school expanded wi± a new west wing, and the library relocated once again. This f*. M 1h. ■''Ch larger space was dedicate as the William T. Wallace 4 ; 4.1a 1. ■"'’Th Memorial Library, named in honor of a former high nt school principal. For nearly a decade, this served as Hastings’ central public library. LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FORA f/L \ PERMANENT LIBRARY < I In the early 1960s, momentum grew for a stand­ ac * N alone city library. A discussion group organized by T'Ti the Thomapple Foundation in 1962, with assistance from consultants at the Michigan State Library and 'O V JI’’ ; . Dr. Harold McClosky of the University of Michigan, -.J !£ U helped set the vision. The cause received significant financial support through a $20,000 bequest from the :k' > ' r rr --t:)!,.. ?**»*< • estate of Arloa Lathrop, earmarked specifically for establishing a public library. <^dr^ With the combined efforts of civic organizations, the A G Friends of the Library, and the City Council, Hastings voters approved the creation of a permanent public '•<i ’ UT ! 4: library. The chosen site was the former U.S. Post i-h . ' Office building, which was extensively remodeled and J» hl furnished for its new purpose. A MILESTONE YEAR: 1965 On Jan. 16, 1965, the new Hastings Public Library was officially dedicated. Residents gathered on the ‘ 1 rr I* entrance steps for the opening ceremony. Rev. Curtis ‘ ■ '■.‘*>UHT-. ^B>T delivered the dedication address, paying tribute to the individuals and groups whose vision and service made Gt-3’ the library a reality. His words echoed the spirit of per­ severance. I Florence Wilson was appointed the first librarian, •Wm* «« m guiding the institution through its formative years. rrii? ! fO The inaugural Library Board included Mrs. Richard W't. 1 IsTu; '-.I T. Groos (President), the Rev. Don Gury (Secretary), • ri'C /'>■ , '9) urM Jifilc ' Clifford Dolan, Mrs. Rose Cook, and Mrs. Kate McIntyre. TJOrilfl! By 1971, in the centennial year of the City of t . 1 f YT5;yfil . d)>sH ’ : Hastings, the library had already processed and IBiaij yjofi ■ uo'-Hrnr arranged more than 20,000 volumes, a reflection of both community investment and public demand. r /lAblABUdHl i*' I A LIBRARIAN WITH A VISION In 1975, after earning her Master of Arts in Library J Science, Barbara Schondelmayer began working parttime at the Hastings Public Library. During the 1980s, ’< 4 she took a leave of absence to serve the Hastings Public School libraries, before returning in 1984 to the city » library, where she would remain for the next 23 years. J I Over the course of a decade, Barbara nurtured the >U I idea of a new facility—championing not just more i space but also a forward-thinking design. Her insis­ •• ,,4.'jerw. .. I r ..•irrs’ tence on environmentally conscious, “green” architec­ bl. ture helped shape the vision that would later become J rv tyj 1 'H' I . . J;. the modem Hastings Public Library. Her leadership r I '•IC i bridged the library’s traditional roots and its future role ! 4-^V .4»- ' as a civic hub. Schondelmayer retired in November 2007, just months after seeing the dream of a new J library realized. THE NEW LIBRARY '* -jr*^** '■ The story of Hastings’ library continued into the r, new century. On June 9, 2007, the community cel­ ; ufli 3 ebrated the grand opening of the present Hastings .Uj’ Public Library at 227 E. State Street. A special tribute .Wf<* was issued on that day, signed by Lt. Governor Brian ‘ vuC-’’ Galley, Governor Jennifer Granholm and State Senator , J't’’ ; 3 Patricia Birkholz. Galley remarked that Hastings’ J library was unique in Michigan, being the only build­ 15' o h' .x«*'' ing of its kind constructed entirely through private I Rail K , donations and without the help of government funding. 1^ fl' SiS.-/’ The new library immediately began reshaping downtown Hastings. With its modem design, meet­ “Lir*-' MP ■ ing rooms, and children’s areas, it quickly became a i'l • I ■"> gathering place for students after school, families on ) /itQ is^ 5 S' .J ' weekends, and retirees in search of a quiet comer just to read. The library’s opening marked a turning point for the city's civic life, providing a space where orga­ a WB 71r , r i«R^7 nizations could hold meetings, children could attend story hours and residents could access technology and I research tools. i.’f »r 4r' ;tl r Some observers asked, “Why build a library in the Fx'*' <'• •T -09^ ;j internet age?” The answer, voiced by community lead­ I 4 ers, was simple: While technology has changed com­ J munication, nothing can replace the pleasure of holding .. ’I ’’ 41 -.-I 4h ■.-! ’• ♦'‘''uH” a book, turning its pages, and losing oneself in the writ­ iM ten word. The library was envisioned not as a rival to <* .3 V ■ ty J the digital world but as a complement to it. ’4- ' 3 . JrLji 7 f*’,' Leaders were quick to credit the hundreds of volun ­ ’■iO < >' // • At* , a 43i teers, donors, and citizens who rolled up their sleeves to n a '» " ’eL4 '-.J e** i l<'/>*i.’!i make the building a reality. Built without tax support, J ft ' 4» it was a true community project, showing what can be ri' r 4 achieved when people share a dream. As one supporter ii I A 3 ji noted, “ Nothing is impossible. In the future, as we find "• M f4'’ .<! J things that might add pleasure for many of our citizens, jr -z; 4“jpJi il■ I we know from experience ±ey are possible. All we 6' JS I have to do is roll up our sleeves and get to work.” -rfT .^^^.. . , 4^ The new library soon became a symbol of pride not r J only for the city but also for the entire county. Its pres­ ■r.>ar>ence strengthened the vitality of State Street, drawing n'ii’'-' mijr families downtown and contributing to the broader hl J 4 fi •?«> J k' ♦1 L s .1 II a I 'Tx th t !< { > <4 » « •V I '•ft i i I 3 e f t '•1. '■ i' W, I ♦ 1 t ♦ I < 4 I t 3 i H h > * i4 'll— 1 'it ** 1 4 I' 4 *■» % f Pla •O , f ‘ 'J ’fj I ' tM , ‘I •' % '.I .A. » u 9 ijy IBM 1^* 1 11 t </ . J > I I r > •> 4 / I n I l» ’■l’- i '*'•1 y T4 i •• I f r. •’ I > u * « 1 ft I • b w History /J0 / —7 PCi* I » I J , J « Mr I. •+ ?n j < * ^4 if I f 1 A <1 J ? J »t « The Hastings Banner Office. 1 **Rji u f : •f •. ' 'Jl I 4 J' < ■H ./ J X • s « 5 r“u 1 I « f 4 * ( Il ♦ r r3 .** 7 The first rendition of Hastings' city library came in 1896. when members of the Women's Club of Hastings assembled a small collection of books and placed them in a room above The Sanner office known as the Manufacturer's Club. Courtesy photos e c-<i t 4 ■ 1 t f I Ml '**St 9*1 1 1 k 'I.}; I / 1 k r• i ><« ' kl I U I )» 4 / It * k. I' , 4 •v «r 'I'it' I, I ‘'f. t i 1 •; '•'k T. « > M I -• r 'J 'P: ■i.:J H ' «1 f I •> . I *v. » I * t. rR I» VS ir i .J 'll J .< •1 • 4 4 i / i / J *•« ((Uc»-< I I I I * 5 \ ■ J I VV - I > A / r 1 t I » o I 4 I I’l i A I r I I w r 14' i I,* • I - I MiVt’ . .iilfTi I »I I r I -< nr 1 Il r I I A/ ! ^«ibi iJui 4 ) * b I bI *1 4 I 44M I i I f I’ * j 5 -w .1* • i ■ .5H I d :I * - x> V r MBM 4— ♦ I > uJ K, I* < t I -. ; T fflft* •♦k ♦1J •A- It % 4 * J I s; r a . I y 11- J j Trr ?» I f In 1955. the high school expanded with a new west wing, and the library relocated once again. This larger space was dedicated as the William T. Wallace Memorial Library. J I I I*. I '♦ f*rno'’ 9» I r J r ;> » i J' { .«4 I 'll jr < A • Tf i < 1 4 " T'ay» < i « •il wr 1 ’ •. ’r> A a: * J r 1 1 I I f. ' r I I f 1 1 I i^S •ki J 11 , f i» B® for, and subsequent installation, of new windows and an HVAC system in the building. After her retirement in December 2024, Assistant Director David Edelman became the new director, and former Circulation Supervisor Tess A Herding became the new assistant. Edelman previously created the library’s Barry County History Portal—an online, open-access resource that brings together PDF copies of five com­ munity newspapers (some reaching back to the 19th century), the James Dibble Archives, and a valuable collection of Barry County maps dating to 1873. The library is continuously looking to add more content to the portal as time and resources allow. These records can be accessed from home or through the public computers located on the libraiy ’s first floor. Assistant Director Allerding is currently working with Erin Quada, youth librarian, and Marty Byington, process­ ing supervisor, to create a new Local Author Collection to promote local authors and dieir works. Toge±er, the entire team and the Library' Board are building a new strategic plan to help guide the library into the future and strengthen its place in the heart of the community. Sources: Consultation with Library Director David Edelman: 'Histoiy ofHastings on the Thornapple, by Paul James Moore, PhD. (2018): "City of Hastings Michigan 1871-1971. ” Centennial Committee (1971): Barry County' Histoiy Portal. Hastings Public Libraty, barry^county'histoiyportal.org. David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings Histoty" Facebook group. effort to keep Hastings a thriving, walkable community. Our library is much more ±an a building; it stands at the very heart of your community, positioned on ±e historic crossroads where two vital train routes once converged in Hastings, and directly across from Thomapple Plaza—the modem stage of inspiration and budding talent. Yet the library’s real power cannot be measured in bricks, shelves, or even its location. It lies in the card that all Hastings residents are entitled to carry. A Hastings Public Library card not only has ±e power to “Turn Back the Pages” of history but also serves as a passport—one that admits the bearer into a lifelong journey of discovery. Just as trains once carried passengers through Hastings to destinations far beyond Barry County, so too does the library carry its patrons into new worlds— whether through a novel, a digital archive, a communi­ ty program, or the quiet joy of a child’s first story hour. In this way, the library embodies both continuity and change: rooted in the dreams of those who built it, yet always ready to carry new generations forward ensur­ ing that knowledge and imagination will always have a home here. Much credit is due to the recent library' directors, especially Peggy Hemerling. Under her leadership, the library undertook many new projects, increased its programming and became even more connected to the community. She led the team through the COVID-19 pandemic closures and also oversaw the fundraising I ■ A- ,X h ■r •l 9 B' .1^- . t r' « .1 1 ft' J* f I 1 i I t: I / i 3 t I . r * «t f’ » V. » t •:i £ I' f >4 1 I iy. ii7 <X* W >3 ,b' * ■ * I I * i I I I « ir- 4 * <, « r .511 * A •S s s With the combined efforts of civic organizations, the Friends of the Library, and the City Council, Hastings voters approved the creation of a permanent public library. The chosen site was the former U.S. Post Office building, which was extensively remodeled and furnished for its new purpose. 'K ■■ t' > .I 1 ! f I '« ■p > I r I J h**l* « • 4 i .4.1 B A » i X ; iilTi 1 f ( .1 4 4 r -i^ 4 / t • MiweifM •Fl ■w X.t4hB ; ' « r. I i «» '3? < fl r •4 I 1 -■ V J J ! 9 / gl ■ MBb' « ) I ! r z . .. --...I ■!> > ^•r k i 1 4.? ■ r» LIs I I tf » 1^ ■ Ki * ). » 1 'r I Mr « i «» ly it !?■ « ? MMIPW* r ■I 5.- 5? F *■***—>' F’ v 5 I ( I i .♦ t ’ » X ■ r ..'h t R*»«s ? ******** , KI*—; I k J 1 « <» z' 1 » I. z e X C ■BK *T*r.'-’^ On June 9. 2007, the community celebrated the grand opening of the present Hastings Public Library at 227 East State Street, / ♦ w^' 1 �7^^ 5? K. *'Uk.* < f A ■»- Jl^ ^b VIEW M SPORTS Group . Thursdoy, Octolser 23, 2025 8 THBHA£T>JG< m; ▼ j > A r / ,1V < i sV A? tS’ I H, / --*5" /> .%x 4-‘ ."fc" •' fi-* k ■ Ls i 4; !I WWW HasHngsBanner com ;,’<i I • <9 W I » W i i«^ J K^ I I ■ Hastings and TK set for Halloween rematch Friday night yards b> quarterback BJ Hunt in the first half He red out all three pasaei deep down the held to mostly open rcccivcpi. DJ Sykes caught a jump ball leaved across the goal-line from Hum with jusi over four minutes remaining in the opening quarter for the first Parchment louchdow n. from 31 yards out. The 36-yard TD pass was a bomb de^ p down the left sideline from Hunt that Rac'Kwon Smith ran under behind the DK defense and took to the end zone with 9:41 to go in the second quarter. The lead got to three touchdowns when Smith created some space on a post and Hunt found him for a 41 -yard score with 5:02 left in the first half. Turnovers hurt the Delton Kellogg squad. Parchment had an interception and picked up a DK fumble in ihc first half. A steady drive towards the end zone to start the second halfby DK ended with a fumble at the Parchment one. Some good did come out oflhal. Parch­ ment wasn 't able to get out of its end zone and had a ball-carrier stuffed by DK’s Griffyn Harmon for a safety . The Delton Kellogg team's ensuing drive ended in a one-yard TD run by quarterback Tucker Tack that made il 21 -8 at the time. Parchment answered with a five-yard Hunt TD run early in the fourth quarter, and a two-point conversion that account­ ed for the night’s final points. Delton Kellogg's offense had the ball three more limes in the fourth quarter, but turned it over on downs a couple of times near midfield and had a pass picked off as time ran out. Hannon and Alec Sinkler both closed the night with ten total tackles for Delton. Thornapple Kellogg 49, Wyoming 0 Thomapple Kellogg’s vaisily football learn finished off a 6-3 regular season with a 49-0 victory over visiting Wy­ oming inside Bob While Stadium in Middleville. The TK lead was 35-0 at the half. Head coach Jeff Dock had moments of smiling and even laughing in the second half. The starters got the job done so he could clear his bench. Senior Zach Eldridge scored on a 50yard run on the first possession of the bailgame for TK. “We needed to score a lot of points and hold them to zero,” Eldridge said. “Our goal was to hold them to a shut out and put up a bunch of points and make sure everybody got in at some point.” The TK defense forced a turnover on downs on Wyoming’s first possession, and that eventually led to a 13-yard touchdowm run for TK for junior Jack Smith. Il was 14-0 six minutes into the bailgame. TK senior Debo Robinson, sophomore Maddox VanEngen and ju­ nior Camden Peter had touchdown runs in the second quarter, that last one sel-up by a blocked punt. Kicker Mason Chivis hit five ex­ tra-point kicks in the first half and two more in the second. Those second-half touchdowns came on a one-yard run by back-up quarterback Zeke Webster and a ten-yard touchdown run by senior Elexis Groen. “We wanted to have good execution in the first half and we wanted to get a ton of kids in to get playing time,” coach Dock said. “We have a lot ofkids that bust their tails on scout team and things like that, and they don't see a ton oftime on Friday nights. So, when you have a situation, opportunity like this you want guys to t^e care of business so they can get Friday night playing time. Then you want to see those kids step up to the challenge and make sure that they execute well. I thought across the board, they did well. “Zeke Webster runs the ball really hard. Our fullbacks, Zayne [Whitmore] had a great run. Blake Bossenberger had a couple great runs. AJ [Dock] had a great run. Levi Chapin ... just a lot of really great stuff. Super excited and glad that they were able to do that.” Junior defensive lineman Brody Ham­ mer held a couple index fingers high in the air as the Trojan sideline celebrated a TFL by junior lineman Johnny Johnson early in the fourth quarter. There were all kinds of moments like that on the home sideline as the night raced by. Eldridge was pretty excited for Whit­ more popping about a 40-yard run in one of his opportunities, and he loved seeing Webster plowing forward towards the end zone on a tough run that was ruled just shy of the goal-line before his oneyard score. A pair ofDocks got to play quarterback for TK, with junior Micah Dock getting the start as usual and freshman AJ Dock running the Trojans’ last few offensive Sports Editor And then there were two. The 2025 varsity football regular season came to an end Friday, and the playoffs will begin the same way the regular sca.son did, Hastings and Thornapplc Kcllo^ face off in an MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal contest in Middleville Friday, (kt. 31. at 7 p.rn. inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field inHastings. The Saxons look a two-point win on a last-second field goal in August in Mid dicville. and the Saxons have beaten the Trojans five straight times. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two football programs in die playoffs. Our kids were excited/' Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy of the reve­ lation Sunday evening that the Saxons and Trojans would be meeting up for a second time. “We like to see new teams in the playoffs, but a county rival is always fun to prepare for. Hastings closed out the regular season with a 7-2 record beating Wayland by two touchdowns last week. The Thomapple Kellogg squad ran to a 49-0 victory over Wyoming in its regular season finale in Middleville. This will be the sixth consecutive season the Saxons are in the postseason, a run that started in 2020, but this is the firsttimetheHastingsprogramisupfrom Division 4 to Division 3 for the playoffs. This is the first time the Trojans have qualified for the slate postseason since 2018 other than that 2020 season when every team in the slate was a part of the playoffs following the shortened regular season. “We always have great kids. We al­ ways have kids that work their tails off. I think the combination of this group, the chemistiy oflhis group has just been a lot of fun/' Thornapple Kellogg head coach Jeff Dock said after his team’s win over Wyoming. “We had some guys come out that haven’t played in a while and they’ve helped us a ton. Having 12 of the juniors get varsity playing time last year, that experience carries over to this year. ( ♦ * A» I Hastings running back Tyler Frazer (36) works to get around the right side with teammate Cardale Winebrenner clearing the way tn front of him during the Saxons’ win over Wayland inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday They weren't starstruck with the speed of the game and all those things. All of that was a huge contributing factor to it too. Coldwater and Lowell meet in Lowell Friday in the other half of the MHSAA Division 3 District 20 bracket. A Red Arrow win would mean they host a district final the weekend of Nov. 7. If Coldwater wins Friday, the winner of the Hastings/TK game would play host to a district final. Lakewood (4-5) just missed out on a postseason opportunity in Division 5 finishing a little over a quarter of a point behind the last of the 32 playoff teams, and 34th in the final D5 playoff point totals. The Vikings still got to celebrate with a trophy this season knocking off rival Ionia in the regular season finale at Lakewood High School last week. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley were both bested in week nine to end the season IT B FOOTBALL UK I 3 Lww FLAYOFF LOCAL STMDINM Hastings Thornapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Delton Kellogg HVTHanTE 8 Annie coimmcE Harper Creek Hastings Coldwater Marshall Jackson Northwest Pennfield Parma Western w L FfllMTS 7 6 4 2 2 2 3 5 7 1 58.556 53.222 35.611 18.444 17.556 w 8 1 4 3 3 2 L 1 2 3 5 6 6 7 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LOSSES 6 5 3 3 2 1 1 0 1 3 3 4 5 5 CONFERENCE OKBlRGk Grand Rapids Catholic Central East Grand Rapids Thornapple Kellogg Northview Holland Christian Ottawa Hills w 9 7 6 5 5 0 BIS 8 CONFBtBVCE w Springport Union City Stockbridge Quincy Reading Maple Valley Sand Creek 9 5 4 5 3 2 1 L 0 2 3 4 4 9 Wins 5 4 3 2 1 0 L 0 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 8 6 4 4 2 1 0 SOUTHWESTBiN ATHIETIC CONFBIBKE IHllEY n Schoolcraft Lawton Galesburg-Augusta Coloma Delton Kellogg Saugatuck V 7 7 4 3 2 3 0 1 3 5 5 7 8 9 L 2 2 5 6 1 6 I 0 1 2 3 4 5 CONFERENCE WINS urns 0 2 2 3 3 5 6 CONFERENCE Portland Olivet Lansing Sexton Charlotte Lakewood Lansing Catholic Eaton Rapids Ionia Losses CONFERENCE 6 4 4 3 3 1 0 Ctfini MEA ACTIVITIB CONFBIfflCE WHITE w CONFERENCE CONFERENCE MUMS LOSSES 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE WINS LO^ES 5 4 2 2 2 0 0 1 3 3 3 5 with 2-7 overall records. Here is a round-up of last week’s local gridiron action ... Hastings 48, Wayland 34 Hastings wrapped up its postseason resume with a 48-34 victory over vis­ iting Wayland inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. Il was another Saxon shoot-out, the fi fth time this season the Hastings varsity football team scored 40 points or more in a victory Hastings and Coldwater went back and forth scoring touchdowns in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference finale in week eight, and the scoring continued right on into the regular season finale with Wayland in week nine. Hastings and Wayland were lied 34-34 after a Wildcat run by Caleb Ellis for a one-yard touch­ down midway through the third quarter, but the Saxons shut out the Wildcats the rest of the way for the win. Tyler Frazer scored on a 28-yard run with 3:55 to go in the third quarter to snap a 34-34 tie, putting his team up 40-34. Cardale Winebrenner added a six-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion carry to boostthe Saxon lead to its final margin with 7:17 left in the fourth quarter. The Saxons rushed for 537 yards as a team. Jonah Hamp had 16 carries for 271 yards and four touchdowns. Frazer rushed 12 times for 115 yards and the one score. Trevin Rusell had nine carries for 87 yards, and Winebrenner rushed eight times for 65 yards and a touchdown. Saxon quarterback Mason Tossava was 1 -for-1 passing for a 30-yard touch­ down to Russell in the second quarter. Russell also had six tackles and an interception on the other side of the ball. Trapper Reigler had a team-high ten tackles and Spencer Wilkins and Hen­ ry Elzinga had eight tackles each for Hastings. Hastings head coach Jamie Murphy said assistant coaches BJ Donnini and Bob Cole made some key adjustments at halftime and that the kids came out and executed well in the second half to slow down the Wildcats. He was pleased with a lot of guys, but said Reigler, Elzinga and Grady Reed especially all stepped up and made big plays in the second half. The Saxons never trailed in the bail­ game, but Wayland had a lot of answers. The game was tied at 6-6 and 14-14 in the first quarter and 28-28 in the second before a 60-yard yard touchdown run by Hamp boosted the Saxons to a 34-28 halftime lead. Hamp scored the game’s first points on a 54-yard run in the opening minute and had a 26-yard touchdown run before the first quarter was up. He also had a 48-yard touchdown run in the second quarter logo along with his 60-yarder right before the half. Jacob Crater had touchdown runs of ten yards and 11 yards for the Wildcats in the first quarter, and Jake Reeder scored on runs of 34 yards and one yard in the second quarter. Reeder had 32 rushes for the Wildcats finishing the night with 156 yards. Henry Maas ran eight times for 137 yards. The Wildcats didn’t complete a pass all night. 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Eldridge, a senior who also plays comer on the defensive side of the ball, has been on the varsity since he was a sophomore. He’ll be getting to play his first playoff game ever Friday night in Hastings. “It’s huge. I can’t believe it honestly. I’m looking forward to it. I can’t wait,” Eldridge said. That TK team his sophomore season was 1-8. A new group of varsity soph­ omores, from the class of 2027, had to contribute mightily to an injury ravaged TK varsity team that went 3-6 a year ago. “The last couple years, we haven’t been together as much as we are now. We are meshed together so well on the field, and it shows,” Eldridge said. “It’s good. We communicate so much more. You’re going to have mistakes in football. You’re going to have things that don’t go your way. The last couple years we haven’t come back from those things. This year we have some things ±at don’t go our way, which is always going to happen, but then we come back stronger every time we go through those obstacles.” I * % T I i I *k *s> ,2 << k. 'J f- % II I < f ,1 I I 1 \ "^2 ■ ' ' 1 ; ^30;;. i ;;^3;S k < t Ih 'Sf. *'M « I J 'Hf/K A. 9 J r*. 4 •z i ’.1 1 I 4 * . 4 I ( JI * ■..'?. MT •> 4 ’ * .r (' ■ St- > 'i' : I I I ♦h * u’/ I 'A -CM; p ,yv ’W Sk <i. ■ 4 li -■ f / ' ^«-? • .s > « : V. A- J >» t • ft T?>>» I I'*'.' X k "I » I . 5 k I ) I •=-M 1 i.k !• ’'e I .1 '.' *S' - rr . ‘ .^Tig^ T I ' r “J *•» f s ^4' - ft. I r k I e I A » i 1 •• i A e^' 4 ( > I « 4 I* I ' t - ■* c e ' ’ Instead of the Viking varsity football team making its way to the home stands to sing the school fighting song with the Lakewood High School student section at Unity Field Friday, a camo-clad stu­ dent section came streaming across the grass _ to celebrate with the team. The Lakewood High School march­ ing band fired up the tune one last time and the Vikings held the National Bank Trophy aloft following a season-ending victory over rival Ionia. Lakewood (4-5) ends the 2025 season just a little short of a playoff berth this ". fall, so the Vikings will have to be happy with winning two out of their final three ' ballgames including a 33-14 victory over rival Ionia (0-9) at Unity Field Friday night. Sophomore quarterback Max Thnin threw two touchdown passes and rushed for two touchdowns. Senior running back Carter Stewart racked up 144 yards rushing and a touchdown for the Vikings too. Michael Goodemoot and Brandon Wilkins had touchdown receptions. Despite a 19-point victory, it took a while for theVikings to be comfortably ahead. Ionia had an 8-6 lead early in the opening quarter and led 14-13 early in the second quarter. Stewart blew trough the line fora 64„ yard score on the Vikings’ second snap of the football game. Lakewood led 6-0, but it was a short lived lead there. Ionia quarterback Ethan Wenzel an­ swered Carter’s score with a 58-yard touchdown run of his own and then ran . in the two-point try to put his team in front 8-6. The teams traded punts from there - before the Vikings put together a steady drive that carried into the second quar­ ter. Thrun put the Vikings in front with a two-yard touchdown run. Freshman Colton Steward’s extra-point kick moved Lakewood to a 13-8 lead. Ionia answered with a long drive of its own that ended in a five-yard touchdown run by running back Wolton Sandborn. . A two-point pass fell incomplete leaving the Bulldogs up by one. Lakewood responded with a drive that ended in a six-yard touchdown run by Thrun with a little less than four minutes to go in the first half. The extra-point kick was blocked, but the Vikings led 19-14 and held a lead for the rest ofthe evening. .. That is how the two teams went into the halftime locker room. Hollis Poll recovered a Bulldog tumble near midfield for the Viking defense at the start of the second half, and the Vikings took control from there. H I I < I f!T- bJcfe"^ jV"p|»rH't‘i i I I I I I •> 'T I,' I P* w k I • 1 J» V ‘I--' ( I ( i ) iV I « «I I h ft * i * “S ift. 4"^ 1?^ I < « ? A IhKd J > •. .< • 1 ( * •■ «f=;^ I d J. w<’— V.-- I i I l !■ ■A • ' • ir r 1.. L 4 . J basBiS?®^ /* > f «-* ' >» A» i.5 -L I• ^7 ik' *1 1^' I 7 t' I -J *? • < ki u.l » •* ' ’.i , 4 t • I ' 2i. ■ 1 V " % r-’ J .*5 > I *i H-.«p '^*’' ♦1 k I i r !'’*.> k- rX 4 I ♦> > I.’' : xiGH" 3: I k I I i X -.p I AT I I A’ 3 I : ' k r .i I >5 ‘ J 1J 1 5 1*1 KP. * r I 'f J !, I I IT t rJ.ni. Ir 7' > I 4. ■ I I ! I f 1 .'•-'Vl . 1 sR’ i Of I • *» '■'i) . • •‘J ■. r J?; H «0 tL.' ■ , ; * (t : J J ® w* •» * ■ je - . I Ih. K-1 • c 1 I 1 pF* t ■' J ■ k" ■f’V J * I ? 4 yr I / »« •si*' -'fC . rj / < .^1 ' m*! p fl t « I r f t .i’,X »* / ^1 »< .J * >r' v; ■ i' 9 '' I« j7^ ' k 4^’ o r I in^ » > k ! I I* 14 I ■» k f I <t'' 'jrr .If-, » 'J I ! ^.1^- ( ."’.-o'', ft J .F t t 4 ii.' . 4 - *» 5 I '.f’ 4' ,/f I 'V f ..r f rr.l i I I ..r O' I V V -v I f 4. > t- >r t !• p / Jb« V I Thrun avoided the Bulldog rush on a fourth-and-ten play from the Bulldog 23-yard-line and fired a pass to a diving Wilkins at the goal-line with five and a half minutes to go in the third quarter. Steward’s extra-point kick was good this time to push the Lakewood lead to 26-14. The Viking defense forced a turnover on downs near midfield once and then got a fumble recovery from Mason Liver­ more to end another Bulldog drive in the second half. That fumble recovery at the Viking 21-yard-line started the Viking offense on a drive that ate up much of the fourth quarter clock and eventually ended in a 28-yard touchdown pass from Thrun to Goodemoot. Steward was good on the e.p. Again. Lakewood closes its second season back in the Capital Area Activities Con­ ference White Division with a 3-4 record in fifth place in the final conference standings. Portland closed out a perfect 7-0 conference season in week eight against Charlotte and then finished off an unde­ feated regular season overall at 9-0 with a win last Friday against Whitehall. The top 32 teams in each of the MHSAA’s eight 11-player football divisions qualify for the playoffs each fall. The Vikings finished the season ranked 34th in the Division 5 point totals, just .278 points behind the last of the 32 D5 play­ off teams. 4 M I 1 r 4^ I f I t 4 If I I 4 .c J Z’ ■>' 4 f 1 T 4 i< c I I 4 iI .•n * i I I I I i ; 4 « I V’ rAr? A I 'ii A / I r I I >• fl ■'/ill* Jfl-I? Maple Valley was bested by seven points or less for the third consecutive Friday to close the season with a 2-7 overall record. Cassopolis (3-6) took a 28-21 win over the Lion varsity football team in a Big 8/ Southwest 10 crossover contest at Maple Valley High School Oct. 24. “Some tough losses to close the year for sure. I felt for the kids, especially our seniors. As their fourth coach in four years I was impressed by their dedication to the season and laying it all on all on the line all year long,” Lion head coach Mitchell McClintock said. Maple Valley rallied from a 21 -7 deficit in the third quarter to tie the game at 21 -21 thanks to a 22-yard touchdown pass from Darren Carpenter to Teegen McDonald and a one-yard Dayton Hillard TD run. Quarterback Lucas Williams scored the game-winning touchdown for Cassopo­ lis from three yards out with 7:09 to go in the fourth quarter. Williams also threw three touchdown passes on the night. Carpenter had two touchdown passes to McDonald. Carpenter was 15-of-34 passing in the ballgame. McDonald had five catches for 56 yards and teammate Kelvin Davis had three catches for 49 yards. Carpenter was intercepted twice by Cassopolis’ Mason Nelson. “We ended up leaning on the pass just based oft' our struggles running the ball,” McClintock said, “which was an unfortunate trend this season and will be a big focus of our oft'season. We saw a lot of loaded boxes this season and need to find ways to use it to our advantage. “We got all the way down to the one SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting October 14,2025 Meeting called to order 6:30 p.m. All board members present Approved agenda/consent agenda Discussed parking lot, 2026 salary Rates, 501C3 resolution, election Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received Motion to adjourn 7:45 pm Submitted, David J. Olson, Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge, Supervisor t The Saxons’ Caden Pettingill (63) hoists running back Cardale Winebrenner (9) off the turf in celebration of a fourth quarter touchdown Friday in Hastings’ win over visiting Wayland, Photos by Perry Hardin yard-line with about 20 seconds left, after driving the field through the air to end the game. A false start penalty moved us back to the five and after four more pass plays, we did not get in. Felt a bit fitting to the season truthfully. We have a very young team and it will take a big off season in the weight room to get to where we want to go.” Williams was 7-of-14 passing for 99 yards and an interception for Cassopolis, and he also rushed 17 times for 112 yards. Jackson Burpee had an interception for the Lions and tied for the team lead with seven tackles. Tyrese Robinson El also had seven tackles. “One season in, the big takeaway for me about the Maple Valley program is we’ve got a good group of players and families, and a committed coaching staff' who reallv * care about the kids and community. These couple things provide us a great opportunity to improve,” Mc­ Clintock said. NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,2025 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF BARRY. ALLEGAN AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,2025 in the City of Hastings, Assyria, Baltimore, Barry, Cartton, Castleton, Hastings Charter, Hope, Irving, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Orangeville, Prairieville, Rutland Charter, Thornapple, Yankee Springs Townships in Barry County, Gun Plain Township in Allegan County and Bedford Charter Township in Calhoun County. Polls will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. ELECTORS WILL VOTE AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS: ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Assyria Township Hall, 3094 Tasker Rd., Bellevue BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Baltimore Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings BARRY TOWNSHIP Barry Township Mtg. Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton CARLTON TOWNSHIP Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Rd., Hastings HOPE TOWNSHIP Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings IRVING TOWNSHIP Irving Township Hall, 3425 Wing Rd., Hastings JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Undsey Rd., Plainweli PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd., Hastings TH0RNAPPLET0WNSHIP-PCT1 Thomapple Emergency Services, 128 E. High St., Middleville THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - PCT 2 Thomapple Township Ha/l, 200 E. Main St., Middleville TH0RNAPPLET0WNSHIP-PCT3 Middleville Village Hall, 100 E. Main St.. Middleville YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PCT 1 Vankee Springs Township Hall, 234 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PCT 2 l^nkee Springs Fire Station. 1425 S. Payne Lake Rd., Wayland Hastings Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS Electors in the following jurisdictions will vote at the polling locations below FOR THIS ELECTION ONLY: • MAPLE GROVE AND WOODLAND electors will vote at Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville; • BEDFORD CHARTER TOWNSHIP electors will vote at Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek; • GUN PLAIN TOWNSHIP electors will vote at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT ELECTORSWILL BE VOTING ON THE PROPOSALS LISTED BELOW: r “I CASTLETON TOWNSHIP PROPOSALS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATIONS MILLAGE RENEWAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HOUSING AND EQUIPMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-25030142-DE Judge Doherty Court address; 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Terry D. Rosenberg. Date of birth: 06/15/1940. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Terry D. Rosenberg, died 02/10/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Steven M. Rosenberg, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 1,2025 IN PRO PER Steven M. Rosenberg 509 North Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 269-838-8609 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES HOUSING AND EQUIPMENT MILLAGE RENEWAL I Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, telephone: (517) 852-9479. r J n KENT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE PROPOSAL .8498 MILL ($.8498 ON EACH $1,000 OFTAXABLE VALUATION) FOR 10 YEARS AND .0502 MILL ($0.0502 ON EACH $1,000 OFTAXABLE VALUATION) FOR 10 YEARS TO RESTORE HEAOLEE REDUCTION Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Kent Intermediate School District, I 2930 Knapp Street, N.^rand^ids, Michigan ^5-4528jelephone: (61^64-1^ r /1 • -J J 4 .5 I 4 1 T ____ J “1 BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT MILLAGE PROPOSAL 1 MILL FOR 10 YEARS Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Barry Intermediate School District, 535 West Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058-1038, telephone: (269) 945-9545. L J Sample ballots may be viewed at www.mi.govivote Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. Sarah M. VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk on behalf of Clerks in; Assyria Township, Baltimore Township, Barry Township, Castleton Township, Carlton Township, Hastings Charter Township, Hope Township, Irving Township, Johnstown Township, Maple Grove Township, Orangeville Township, Prairieville Township, Rutland Charter Township, Thornapple Township, Woodland Township, Yankee Springs Township, the City of Hastings, Gun Plain Township, Allegan County and Bedford Charter Township Clerk, Calhoun County This notice is given as required by law MCL 168.653a ♦ • <4 I’ •> p. r 9 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Cassopolis 28, Maple V^alley 21 I I J < Lakewood 33, Ionia 14 I I r *» I z •'► 9 THE HASTINGS BANNER ( VIEW.>r^ Group www.HastingsBanner.com I I I I 1 �10 4 1 Thursday, October 30, 2025 ' .■ t BANNER j VIEW,-*— OrouB WWW HasHngsBonner com DK boySjTK girls and state qualifiers all champs at Barry County meet Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Barry County champs will be in action one more lime this season at Michigan Inlemational Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn. Hastings junior ( arolinc Randall, a two-time state medalist, won ihc girls' race Monday al the annual Bany County Championships hosted by Lakewood High School. Delton Kellogg junior Landon Madden won the boys' race. Both qualified for this Saturday’s (Nov. 1) MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country F inals al MIS with their regional performances last weekend. The county has a third slate qualifier this fall in Maple Valley freshman Melanie Jones, who ran a PR to break up the Thomapple Kellogg girls’ pack behind Randall at the county meet. The Thomapple Kellogg girls and Delton Kellogg boys won county meet championships. The top seven runners in the boys’ and girls' races earn First Team All-Barry County honors and the next seven across the finish line earn Second Team All-Barry County. Madden won the boys' race Monday in 17 minutes 23.80 seconds. He had his first sub-17 minute race of the season al the MHSAA L.P. Division 3 Regional in Allendale last Saturday to earn a stale finals spot for the second year in a row, and ran as fast as he needed to Monday to beat out his nearest competitors. «< He ran hard," Delton Kellogg head coach Dale (irimes said of Madden. “He ran phenomenally well al regionals, so I was a little concerned about how he would be feeling today.” In the end, the group on Madden’s heels included Lakewood junior Kaden Rohrbacher and his Delton Kellogg teammates Nick Muday and Joseph McCoy. Muday, a senior, and McCoy, a sophomore, both set their personal records Saturday at regionals and were strong again. Delton Kellogg took the boys’ cham­ pionship with 26 points. There were six Panthers among the 14 medalistseaming all-county honors. Lakewood was sec­ ond with 64 points ahead of Thomapple Kellogg 68, Hastings 95 and Maple Valley 112. Grimes ended his brisk, windy, but sunny, afternoon at Lakewood High School with a surprise ice bath from his runners - who he had peaking at just the right time. “We remind them that it is the end of the season, and that is what we’re working towards peaking right now,” Grimes said. “We add some more speed work in towards the end right now. They have been buying in more and more and more as they kept improving. At the con­ ference championship meet, we moved up one spot there. So, that was just that extra little boost that kept things going. It has been exciting. It was real exciting.” Delton Kellogg had Muday third in 17:51.23 and McCoy fourth in 17:51.43 The DK team also got a personal record run from sophomore Jace Hilton who was seventh in 18:33.93. “Nick is a little bit faster than he was last year. He has been great with his practice, and his work ethic. It is showing up. Here we are. He is all-county. He was all-conference, which was kind of a long shot to be all-conference and not honorable mention, but he pulled it off. He got the 20th spot there, the last spot. He has been taking it to heart. It is his senior year. It is the last time at every course. It’s the last regional. It’s the last everything, and he has been stepping up lo it. That has been fun to sec, and the team has actually rallied around him a little hit. He is the captain and he is a senior. That has been fun lo see. “Joseph is a sophomore, a aiokie. and he is just wind him up and let him go, and it’s alt right who knows where this is going to end. But he has been doing great All-county honors went to Delton Kellogg sophomore Ayden Jones and freshman Malachi Allersma too. Jones was 11 th in 18:59.59 and Allersma 12th in 19:01.16. He told his guys before Monday's race to make sure they take advantage of their opportunity. It's only so often that the Division 3 DK program has the chance to outrun the county's D2 schools fhomapple Kellogg, Hastings and Lakewood, It was a strong day for the Lakewood hoys who were 85 points back of the Thomapple Kellogg guys at their D2 re­ gional race Saturday at South Christian. Lakewood junior Kaden Rohrbacher was the runner-up in 17:41.28 Monday. A11 fi ve county schools were represent­ ed among the 14 medalists. Freshman Owen Bremer led the Thor­ napple Kellogg boys’ team with a fifthplace time of 18:15.77, Junior Grady Galaviz was tenth forTK in 18:53.30. Lakewood had a trio of medalists with junior Bryce Goodemoot placing sixth in 18:32.19, his fastest lime of the sea­ son, and sophomore Ethan Langmaack setting his PR al 18:43.77 to place ninth. Maple valley had junior Tyler Curtis eighth in 18:41.79 and junior Cameron Murray setting a PR at 19:22.09 to place 14th. Hastings was paced by junior Caleb Kramer who was 13th with a personal record time of 19:18.72. Freshman Lucas Doubledee rounded out the scoring seven for the winning DK team with a personal record time of 19:48.99. Lakewood had sophomore Dakota Harmer 22nd in 20:13.94 and sophomore Gibson Yeiter 32nd in 21:20.5. Viking seniors Benjamin Possehn and Jacob Wieland both improved their personal records to place 37th and 45th respective­ ly as their team’s six and seven scorers. Possehn came in at 21:52.48 and Wieland at 23:01.09. Thomapple Kellogg got personal re­ cords from a couple ofguys who ran in J V races much of the fall to jump up into the scoring pack. Junior Jerin Donker was 19th in 20:02.84 and freshman Magnus Galaviz 25th in 20:23.66. The Trojan team also had senior Alex­ ander Frizzell was 16th in 19:45.90, se­ nior Benjamin Postma 18th in 19:51.95, and sophomore Isaac Kaboos 24th in 20:23.27. Saxon sophomore Alex Timmers had a 15th-place time of 19:39.22 to finish as his team’s number two. Sophomore Tanner Krzysik was 21 st in 20:05.95 and senior Carter Krzysik 23rd in 20:15.52. Hastings also had senior Spencer Crozier 30th in 20:55.36, freshman Ryan Harris 36th in 21:40.59 and sophomore Dakota Cole ran a PR of 21:53.87 to place 39th. Behind the two second team all-county honorees for Maple Valley, sophomore Kelvin Davis set his PR at 21:25.35 to place 33rd, junior Quincy Page was 40th in 22:15.00 and sophomore Grady Wilkes was 42nd in 22:22.89. Randall has now won a Barry Coun­ ty Championship at the end of two of her three varsity seasons. She was the runner-up as a sophomore. She took Monday’s race in 18:49.64. Five of the next seven girls across the t- !? t t ttF • i 't « •r «|A >s Vi I « I II I •J ir k- k I / Z I 1 A f JiI i If I 4J' i UW >, • ■t.r' •> b e ► i 11 ♦ Ms <'■11 t - I j I 5 t C T » A J t / *• 3 h'i I < w I i r FT' X A (T 1 f 1 f z ♦' f '.J J r The Delton Kellogg varsity boys' cross country team celebrates its victory at the 2025 Barry County Championships hosted by Lakewood High School Tuesday It's the first time in at least a dozen years that a team other than Hastings or Thornapple Kellogg took the boys' county championship. X' A A "V 9 t f >4 ’1 5 . * Z j' k ft .A V i I «. \!F I f II I J <4Vk V If •.‘if® ! 'w*; < « I Ik »** k '♦ i i . •> * ^11 % *I > e *fr k I r * > >• « • 1" I ir I 1^ I 13. < 4 f JiJti I I ' A iiL. r ■ 1® tf’• I I I* < s* <5 s & •V I 1. «-■ 1 4 » «4 if ( k h. if A* a 1 I 9 4 4J sc- ■..MBe'3 •I Delton Kellogg senior Elli Timmerman is out front of a pack that also includes Lakewood’S Heidi Carter (from left) Hastings’ Chloe Pirtle, Thornapple Kellogg's Avery Hagemann, Hastings’ Emerson Leary and her Delton Kellogg teammate Riley Perley among others during the first mile of the girls' race Monday at the Barry County Championships hosted by Lakewood High School Photos by Brett Bremer • i I Mil T i'u *1 wUBd 0 k i c' I 1 J f St »* 'J .ce*^ 4 r <A r k 4 ||a»»* .-I 1 t W* r i I I. I I 7 - - '* ' >« «p A Vi ■. ••M ley Perley’s PR run of 22:55.06 which put her in 1 llh place. DK senior Elli Timmerman was 13lh in 23:21.43. Randall, saving some energy for the slate finals, was the only Saxon girl among the team’s top seven who didn’t improve her PR on the day. Freshman Alyssa MacLeod placed 21 st in 24:36.42 for the Saxons. Senior Maddie Elzinga was 23rd in 24:52.21. Freshman Brynn VanderMale placed 24th in 25:03.21. Junior Sucel Peral was 25th in 25:05.70. Maple Valley was at its best too. All five Lion finishers set a new PR. Senior Athena Morehouse placed 15lh in 23:50.86. Sophomore Lydia Emerick came in 32nd at 26:39.57. Senior Ada Marie Blakely placed 36lh in 29:22.37. Junior Evelynn Coumeya set her PR for the DK team at 24:28.80 to place 19th. The Panthers also had ju­ nior Makayla Lutz 27th in 25:41.56 and freshman Olivia Vincent 29th in 26:12.58. Lakewood senior Emma Tidd ran her fastest time of the season to place 18th in 24:28.22. The Vikings had junior Laurelye Carter 37th in 30:13.22, senior Marci Nurenberg 39th in 31:45.95 and junior Jayda Miller 40th in 35:28.93. <K>'‘ - ♦J s finish line were Thomapple Kellogg runners. TK won the girls' championship with 25 points ahead of Hastings 61, Maple Valley 80, Delton Kellogg 90 and Lakewood 111. Thomapple Kellogg junior Carmen Reynolds became the fifth different TK girl to lead her team at a race this season as she turned in a runner-up time of 21:40.82. The Lions’ leader Jones, who earned a spot in the Division 4 Stale Finals with her regional performance in Allendale Saturday, bumped her personal record time down to 21:52.00 Monday to place third. Thomapple Kellogg had sophomore Breanna Schut fourth in 22:10.15, freshman Brielle Millerfifth in 22:10.74, junior Peyton Hardy sixth in 22:12.07, senior Madison Kietzman eighth in 22:36.38 and senior Avery Hagemann ninth in 22:52.51. The Trojan team’s number seven was sophomore Karsyn Boersma who clocked in at 23:57.88. Half of the girls in the top 14 ran their fastest race of the season with six of those setting new personal records. Hastings freshman Emerson Leary earned the final first team all-county spot by just outracing Kietzman to the finish line. Leary set her PR at 22:36.20 to place seventh. The Saxon team also had junior Chloe Pirtle set her PR at 23:30.59 in a 14th-place finish. Lakewood had sophomore Heidi Carter earn second team all-county hon­ ors with a tenth-place PR of 22:54.17. Maple Valley senior Izabelle Soper was 11th with a PR run of 22:55.06. Delton Kellogg was led by junior Ri- ' 9 *•1. k* t 1 * « T Ji « .r I# ■J I 1 * ♦ • % < > J .■ <9* I r III ..i^ .J ( a; -'■ ' ?i • > A : t ♦ I 1 .'^0 r f r I t > > ( '1 ♦-r* ' * jTi^ I mIX « ' t • A 1 M .* « 1.^ 5‘ J iI r ■ 1.:! t f < -ft 1 • I :11 > r* ii ' * >' e«^ U"- > V u •* •* ..v<* 4 r 9/ 7 -» >• 7^ I t X •Mi Ti I I j - Ua** * • • F s I i I f I ... 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I u J -tn bl an 2 1 A I Fri r. » I'l” j M T e J t t jF.rA.. ; f f f 4 - r ■'•I I 1 4 U-..* 1,0 • ' oiM-fl^r -/. .h ‘>4 bfv ri' I / • / :.’ J e * >» • i1 i1 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 I '5&, Thursday, October 30, 2025 Group Randall gets through rogional, sets sights on state race 1 I til Ux. THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW www.HasHngsBanner.com I i I * A •J k ♦ fl SaxonjuniorCaroIine Randall worked her way to the front of the pack. Didn’t really feel at 100 percent, and still cruised to a fourth-place finish at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional at South Christian High School Saturday. The top 15 finish earns the Hastings varsity cross country team’s two-time state medalist a trip to the state finals for a third consecutive season. Randall hit the finish line in 18 min­ utes 46.2 seconds. ‘‘She was coming in, on paper, as prob­ ably going to win. She went head to head against these girls at Otsego and Portage and had beaten them before, but came up a little bit short today,” Hastings head coach Steve Collins said. “It really isn’t about today though, it’s about getting to next week. She didn’t have anything to prove today.” The MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Cross Country Finals will be held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Saturday, Nov. 1. Randall was 29th at ' the state finals as a freshman and 20th as a sophomore. The top 15 runners, the top three teams, and a minimum of the seven fastest runners not on those three state qualifying teams from regionals across the state last weekend earned spots at Mis. “Within the first quarter mile I thought something is a little harder today, I don’t know if it is the colder weather or what. I thought I might as well take it out as I had planned and seen what happened. Usually in the first couple miles there is some conversation with competition, and then I kind of usually pull away in the last mile. Not today, which is okay since this isn’t the state meet. Just kind of trying to focus on that. Hopefully, I’ll feel a little more like myself a week from now.” South Christian had the first two finishers in the girls’ race. Sophomore Tiffany DeMaagd won in 18:33.6 and senior Chloe Rinzema was second in 18:38.7. East Grand Rapids sophomore Anneliese Passchier placed third in 18:39.4. Randall was the last girl across the finish line before the clock hit 19 minutes. The four girls behind Randall were Grand Rapids Christian runners, a pack led by senior Lilah Poel who came in ' at 19:02.3. South Christian still managed to fend off the Eagles for the regional champi­ onship 40 to 47. East Grand Rapids was third wi± 91 points ahead ofForest Hills Eastern 118, West Michigan Aviation Academy 181, Wayland 188, Thomapple Kellogg 192, Ionia 213, Hastings 231, Pennfield 235, Portland 268 and Grand River Prep 341. Randall said beating Portland was one of her team’s goals for the day, so she was happy to accomplish that with her M t >4 the mortgaged premises, or some part of •y them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry I.. 1 I* 4 County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on «• I November 6, 2025. The amount due on IL-i K £/ I the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser i 4 to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office f * s » 4* or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Amy Landhuis, an unmarried woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic F 7 J f k t I Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as ;^' I Hastings junior Caroline Randall is honored among the top 15 medalists after a fourth-place finish at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional race hosted by South Christian High School Saturday Photos by Brett Bremer teammates. While things didn’t go perfect for the Saxon leaders Saturday, coach Collins said he was really pleased with the way the runners at the back of the Hastings pack performed. Freshman Haley Williamson stepped up and ran a personal record time of 25:42.7 for the girls’ team which put her in 63rd place in a pretty solid Saxon pack. Junior Sucel Peral was 62nd in 25:36,2 and senior Maddie Elzinga 65th in 25:47.8. Freshman Emerson Leary was the Hastings girls’ number two with a 47th-place time of 23:26.4. Junior Chloe Pirtle was 58th in 24:49.5. The Saxons’ number seven on the day was junior Alexa DeCamp who placed 68th in 26:04.2. Collins said the same was true on the boys’ side for the Saxons. Senior Carter Krzysik ran his season best time of 20:10.0 to place 67th overall. Senior Spencer Crozier set his personal record at 20:54.6 to place 76th. Freshman Ryan Harris had a personal record time of 21:19.1 to place 79th. At the top, sophomores A lex Timmers and Tanner Krzysik led the Hastings team. Timmers placed 65th in 19:56.9 and Tanner came in 66th in 19:57.6. East Grand Rapids dominated the boys’ meet as expected finishing the day with 28 points. Grand Rapids Christian was second with 70 points and Forest Hills Eastern third with 74. South Chris­ tian, a fourth team that entered the race ranked in the top 15 in Division 2, placed fourth with 107 points. Portland was fifth with 149 points ahead of West M ichigan Aviation 166, Thomapple Kellogg 231, Grand River Prep 235, Wayland 240, Ionia 253, Lakewood 316, Pennfield 324 and Hastings 344. k 1 fl J fr 4 •i. PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Hastings senior Spencer Crozier runs to a new personal record time at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Regional at South Christian High School Saturday morning. Randall planned to run a hard tempo race at the Barry County Championships Monday (which she won) and then take it easy the rest of the week so her legs would really feel fi'esh at MIS. She was looking forward to a late-week practice on the horse track at Barry County Fair­ grounds to simulate the last half mile of the MIS course which is a long, flat run between the NASCAR track and the pits in Brooklyn. She’ll be the only Barry County ath­ lete running in the afternoon, DI or D2, sessions at MIS. Thomapple Kellogg got a personal record run from sophomore Brielle Miller at the front of its girls’ pack. She placed 28th in 21:23.2. A freshman led the TK boys’ team too as Owen Bremer ran to a time of 17:50.9 that put him in 37th place. The Lakewood boys were led by ju­ nior Kaden Rohrbacher who placed 46th in 18:36.5, and the Lakewood girls were paced by sophomore Heidi Carter who was 55th in 24:11.5. The last of the individual state qual­ ifiers in the boys’ race clocked in at 17:02.6. The final individual qualifier on the girls’ side had a time of 20:11.8. East Grand Rapids had the two fastest guys Saturday with senior Jonah Work­ man winning in 15:26.3 and sophomore Micah Becker second in 15:42.5. Forest Hills Eastern senior Shephard Bower placed third in 15:57.0. 1 nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: November 27, 2017 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 12, 2017 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $106,659.91 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County, and described as: A Michigan, parcel of land in Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as commencing 30 rods West of the Southeast corner of said Section 16; thence North 271.8 feet; thence West 82.5 feet; thence South 271.8 feet; thence East 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Common street address (if any): 178 W Broadway St, Woodland, Ml 48897-9709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined in abandoned accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: October 9, 2025 Trott Law, P.O. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1573867 f1Q-Q9W10-301__________________ 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY NOTICE Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service Notice is given under section 3212 of the member on active duty, if your period of active duty revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of been ordered to active duty, please contact the the mortgaged premises, or some part of telephone number stated in this notice. attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the them, at a public auction sale to the highest Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the given under section 3212 of the revised judicature place of holding the circuit court in Barry act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the November 20, 2025. The amount due on mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public the mortgage may be greater on the day of auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry does not automatically entitle the purchaser County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER to free and clear ownership of the property. 6, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be A potential purchaser is encouraged to greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest contact the county register of deeds office bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the or a title either of purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. which may charge a fee for this information. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the MORTGAGE: county register of deeds office or a title insurance 1 I I ElE Edlh b .J. I 4 i .. JI Madden earns return to state finals with sub-17 run at D3 regional I T I f A r l« n «>n*;' *• • •- W • irv^ ^^9* 1 I I. I J Jj Brett Bremer Sports Editor f Um* •'f > > » J. u U>IP\ . J0!!S' r' r I ...Mifj V 'T*‘ n» J I I- I I H' ■T'-'' .z .* I I . I I J 1 ,• I t I !jf>' t • A •' I -A , I * V 1 r. «" < I ..(< fl t. »< •» III'''. f •e r*** M fl ) I <1.7' ’lb i dU < II t ( Z-iJ.'’ f ifr 4 I T f -'f’T ’ ’ X ri' *»* I <l^)^ •41 fl ■a I I r* «< H • r. I / pI {> i h ff-J 1 $ J /* M .. u > -4 .1 i 91 i I I 1 <jai I I I I* I -7 •' n"*, /« "' 43 I I 4 1 f I ul}'^ 9 1 r I > >« 'X‘ H t 1 ■ fl? I T I I* f I ■«* •M ' t V I* !/ •: t '< '' iK k’l !z I • J if f I if <^.9' t / • J i ok- • ' .05* ( •r'.it' r I i I I 'X ytif' z'1 1 J s> fl ty^* 6 11 / tW, • f I I fl $ »I I 9 I k * » i Tr I fl •» • 4 IIP I 1 ' t t .>f I ri- » • •'■Jr' Ulf y . I •4 'T ,•/ r r z« Potter’s House seniors Edward Mugisha barely beat out Black River junior Jonas Ballard for the regional championship - by 15 hundredths of a second. Mugisha hit the finish line in 16:11.68 and Ballard in 16:11.83. They were two of ten guys who finished the race in less than 17 minutes. The Delton Kellogg boys’ team had four guys set new personal records. Sophomore Ayden Jones was 53rd in a PR of 18:54.31 and freshman Malachi Allersma 55th in 18:55.34. The DK team had sophomore Jace Hilton as its number four guy on the day with a time of 18:46.92. He placed 51st overall. Jack Favreau was the Panthers’ number seven with a 76th-place time of20:43.52. Delton Kellogg senior Elli Timmerman ran her fastest time ever Saturday placing 46th in the girls’ race. She hit the finish line in 23:17.60. Junior Makayla Lutz also set a new PR for the Delton Kellogg girls with a time of 25:05.88 that put her 66th. The Delton Kellogg girls also had ju­ nior Riley Perley 54th in 24:03.52, junior Evelynn Coumeya 67th in 25:06.56, and freshman Olivia Vincent 76th in 26:12.17. Grand Rapids Covenant Christian beat out Calvin Christian by three points, 66-69, for the girls’ Division 3 regional cham­ pionship. NorthPointe Christian placed third with 77 points ahead of Kent City 91, Black River 188, Belding 197, Saranac 200, Lakeview 206, Newaygo 213, Western Michigan Christian 219, Delton Kellogg 309, North Muskegon 325, Wyoming Potter’s House 327, Montague 351 and Ravenna 403. Kent City sophomore Eliana Max won the individual regional title with a time of 18:53.87. Lakeview junior Kamiyn Salladay was the runner-up in 19:25.16 and senior Aletta Scholten from Calvin Cristian placed third in 19:51.94. Delton Kellogg junior Landon Madden pushed his time under 17 minutes for the first time since the 2024 State Finals to earn a spot in the 2025 State Finals. Madden placed eighth at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional in Al­ lendale Saturday to qualify for the MHSAA L.P. Division 3 Finals which will be held Saturday, Nov. I, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. He hit the finish line Saturday in 16:53.67. Madden ended his first varsity cross country season with a 56th-place finish at the finals with his personal record time of 16:41.4. The top three teams and top 15 runners from regionals across the state last weekend earned spots in the upcoming state finals, as well as a minimum of seven runners from each regional not a part of those top three teams. The Division 3 boys’ race at the state finals is scheduled to take off at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The top 30 in each race throughout the day at MIS earn state medals. The last ofthe 15 individual state qualifi­ ers at the D3 regional race in Allendale had a time of 17:08.88. With new personal record runs, a couple of Delton Kellogg guys were within about 40 seconds of that. Senior Nick Muday raced to a time of 17:32.88 to place 26th overall for DK. Sophomore Joseph McCoy placed 30th in 17:47.20. Wyoming Potter’s House took the boys’ team regional championship with 89 points ahead of Black River 99, Montague 107, NorthPointe Christian 112, Covenant Chris­ tian 129, Muskegon Western Michigan Christian 154, Delton Kellogg 168, Saranac 223, Lakeview 238, Kent City 247, Belding 256, Newaygo 316, (Calvin Christian 316, Ravenna 365 and North Muskegon 424. c w. T h { ✓ I I X V I J insurance company, Mortgagor(s): Kellie J. Etterman and David J. Etterman, wife and husband Electronic Original Mortgagee: Registration Mortgage Systems, company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Inc. Default has been made in the conditions of a (“MERS"), solely as nominee lor lender and mortgage made by Russell M. Peasley, a married lender's successors and assigns Date of man joined by spouse, Teresa N. Peasley, to Mortgage mortgage: April 27, 2022 Recorded on May Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-005054. Village Capital & Investment LLC, its successors and Foreclosing Assignee Lakeview assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2021 and Loan Servicing, LLC Amount claimed to be recorded February 10, 2022 in Instrument Number due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Seventy-Seven and 65/100 2022-001725 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said (if any): Dollars ($220,077.65) Mortgaged premises; mortgage is now held by Planet Home Lending, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date Situated in Barry County, and described as: hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Six Lot 122, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the Hundred Eighty-Six and 35/100 Dollars ($102,686.35). plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly and the statute in such case made and provided, known as 884 View Pointe Dr, Middleville, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 6,2025. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL A parcel of land in the Southwest %, of Section 25, 600.3238, If the above referenced property Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, a point on the West line of said Section 25, distant the borrower will be held responsible North (Xri6’09’ East 931.62 feet from the Southwest to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the corner of said Section 25; thence North 00°16’09" East 220.00 feet along said West Section line; thence mortgage holder for damaging the property North 88®38'54” East 650.32 feet, thence South during the redemption period. If the sale is III M1’2r West 220.05 feet; thence South OO’SO'SA" set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. the sale will be entitled only to a return of 8797 S Clark Road. Nashville. Michigan 49073 the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have The redemption period shall be 6 months from the no further recourse against the Mortgagor, date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. accordance with MCl_A §600.3241a. in which case Attention homeowner: If you are a military the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date service member on active duty, if your period of such sale. of active duty has concluded less than 90 If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant days ago. or if you have been ordered to to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible active duty, please contact the attorney to the person who buys the property at the mortgage for the party foreclosing the mortgage at foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage the telephone number stated in this notice. to the property during the redemption period. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/ Dated: October 9,2025 Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. Rie No. 25-012465 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Rrm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Rrm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 1575528 (10-23)(11-13) 48084 r Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 l(1Q-09V1Q-301 �♦ V r 9 f I ■' I 1 J!' 12 Thursday, October 30, 2025 THE HASTINGS BAMMER VIEW-r^G™«p Maple Valley freshman Melanie Jones won’t have quite as much time between the end of her first varsity cross country season and her first high school basket­ ball season as she was expecting back in August. Jones earned a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn Saturday, Nov. 1, with a 13th-place finish at the MHSAA L.P. Division 3 Regional in Allendale Saturday Oct. 25. She ran what was then a personal re­ cord time of22 minutes 4.7 seconds at the regional. She dropped her PR to 21:52.0 at the Bany County Meet Monday at Lakewood High School. The top three teams and top 15 indi­ viduals at the regional meets across the state last weekend earned spots in the state finals at MIS. Jones said Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely convinced her before school started to give cross country a try. She had run the 800-meter race in a few Maple Valley middle school track meets, but mostly enjoyed competing in the 400-meter dash. It’s a big jump to sud­ denly running in a 5,000-meter varsity cross country race. “I wasn’t going to do anything,” Jones said. “I was just going to play basketball this fall. I did not plan on doing this at all. I have never done anything like this before. It’s definitely different. “I definitely like it. I like coach Blake­ ly. I like the team. It’s very fun. It’s fun. I like it. I don’t know about running that much, but I like the team environment. Coach Blakely brought up to her the possibility of being fast enough to qual­ ify for the state finals at one of the first practices of the season back in August. “I told her I was kind ofjust doing this for training, and she talked to me about how I could get there if I really wanted to. I was just kind of like, meh it’s okay if I don’t,” Jones said. She said then her parents started to get excited about the possibility and encour­ aging her to go for it. Even at the starting line Saturday, she said she was thinking more about trying to help the team score well than having a stale qualifying per­ formance of her own. Coach Blakely had her girls going into the race knowing that there was a slim chance that they could qualify for the state finals as a team with a top three finish if they had a great day. “I think I just wanted to do better at least for the team. We had a chance to qualify for states on Saturday, and I wanted to make sure I had my best foot forward for us. I didn’t really know I could qualify for states until mid-race when I was close enough,” Jones said. “We talked about it before the race a little, about how I was top 15, but obviously everyone was going to bring their ‘A’ game. So, I had to step up too. It was fun.” Jones will be in the first race of the day at MIS Saturday as the D4 girls are scheduled to take off at 9:30 a.m. Maple Valley had just one of five girls’ teams with enough runners to earn a team score in the region, from among 12 total schools competing. They ran well as a whole, but finished fifth overall. Gobles won the regional championship on the girls’ side with 32 points ahead of Martin 33, Fowler 88, St. Joseph Our Lady ofthe Lake Catholic 102 and Maple Valley 106. “We were matched up pretty close with both the third and fourth ranked team, so they knew that they had to run their absolute best to make it,” coach Blakely said. “Despite the really cold and frost covered ground, nearly all of our runners raced their fastest times, we just fell short with our team finish. The girls were disappointed.” Senior Izabell Soper placed 26th in 23:38.99 to finish as the Lions’ number two. Senior Athena Morehouse was 33rd in 25:17.07. Lion sophomore Lydia Emerick was 37th in 26:45.07. Senior Ada Marie Blakely placed 45th in 29:49.99. “The Fowler coach (the team that ended up third) was actually using our team as a push too. He was heard to be saying ‘that’s Maple Valley, we need to pass them,”’ coach Blakely said. “Our ‘ -1 I www.HastingsBanner.com i 4 di* Jones will end first cross country season in D4 State Finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 [ th . I . • r *4 J & girls team put our school’s name out there as legitimate competition in the regional race. If we get anything out of this meet, knowing that other schools had to work extra hard to beat our team, means we are growing and gaining recognition in the sport of cross country.” She was grateful Morehouse joined the team late in the season to help the Lions earn a team score at the regional. Morehouse cut about 30 seconds off her previous best time and then was even faster Monday at the Barry County meet. Emerick and Ada Marie Blakely were also faster Saturday than they’d been on that regional course in Allendale before. Emerick was about a minute and a half faster than in 2024 and Blakely was sixth and a half minutes faster than she’d ever been there before. Gobles junior Libby Smith was the individual champion on the day with a time of 18:11.12. Martin junior Veyda Conley was a distant second in 19:05.59. The Maple Valley boys’ team was one guy short of earning a team score with late team addition Kelvin Davis nicked up in the varsity football game the pre­ vious night and unable to run. Junior Tyler Curtis led the Maple Val­ ley boys with a time of 18:28.40 which put him in 26th overall. He went into the race as the 34th seeded runner. Coach Blakely said that after the race Curtis told her, “you said to go after the orange (Gobles) up ahead, but I was just like I’m maxed out.” “He could see the field and the runners that would qualify in front ofhim,” coach Blakely said, “and he tried to give one last push, but really he was okay with how it ended. He put in a new personal best time by 40 seconds and went under 19 minutes for the first time. This was the most aggressive race I’ve seen from him and couldn’t be prouder.” The Lion team had junior Cameron Murray 45th in 19:51.63, sophomore Grady Wilkes 62nd in 21:39.41 and junior Quincy Page 74th in 23:24.27. Wilkes set a new PR at the race, and Page was close to his best. Murray was more than two minutes faster than he was at the regional race in Allendale ‘44 4 I / I , 1 f i it** f ■ \ I < 1 Mi*” r ■'ll Z * f 1 I r •iir t 1 i I f \ i i ‘ I i / I • >4 f i i 9 u « u I n I I i r»n / J ! i I .'f rI ft ! 5 An I it t t t iT > 'y I ■ 1 I I A nr >ir ♦ s I f f I f ✓ I .r > f. I J 1 Maple Valley freshman Melanie Jones shows off her regional medal after earning a spot in the Nov, 1 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Cross Country Finals with her 13'^ place finish at the regional in Allendale Saturday, Oct. 25. Photo •r' ' . *. A - •ar / I I I J I I ( n*- I I • 3 1 I 4< < a' i I• it I r provided » • I f. J I last season. Holland Calvary Christian won the boys’ regional title with 21 points. Portland St. Patrick was second with 86 points ahead ofGobles 107, Fowler 108, Zion Christian 149, Martin 166, Hespe­ ria 200, Muskegon Catholic Central 209, St. Joseph Our Lady ofthe Lake Catholic 211, Holton 236 and Lawrence 285. Calvary Christian had its seven run­ ners all finish in the top 20. Junior Chris­ tian Getz was the individual champion in 16:24.95 and junior Noah Schipper was second in 16:31.97. Tri-Unity Christian sophomore Lin­ coln Laansma was the fastest guy from another school placing third in 16:54.28. i J ’?3* I I i; < I 1 1 r• (•’ r’ 1 ’ I k I i J ' > H' * # t 1 I 1 4 .44 '>1 {-' » , I r I i > I •x . 1 J a - t' I f t J • I fe i ! • '■k. J /Jt I 1 I J r,i n J b 1 t f I i $ t p' u. ' i s / I * r' I ' ) t I I I I J 1 t 1 t I ! rn I I < I I City of Hastings 44 A* . MM* Minimum Front Porch Area (if ____________________________ County of Barry, State of Michigan_____________________________ provided) 70 sq ft; enclosed porches are allowed It Mi I 1 ORDINANCE NO. 633 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING «I ARTICLE 90-1V TO ADD DIVISION 90-VI-6A, SECTIONS 90-350 THROUGH 90-357. Section 90-355 Site Design Standards AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 6.2025 ;; V' a) Vehicle Access: Vehicle access to the property shall be determined during the site plan review process. An existing drlveway(s) may be required to be closed in order to achieve safe access. I.Jr b) Parking: Off-street parking in the 3-4 Family Dwelling Overlay District shall be regulated by Article X of this THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: I -IfflB' Ordinance, except 1) the garage/carport requirement of Section 90-924 shall not apply, and 2) the Planning Commission may reduce the parking requirements by no more than 30 percent if it can be demonstrated SECTION I. Chapter 90 is hereby amended by amending Article 90-VI to add Division 90-Vi-6A, Sections 90-350 through I r; C: t 1 Tl? ! Hm « * -»■ J % or municipal parking lots located within 300 feet of the proposed building. Parking on site must be located hr^ •r.'. 4, •'Zd '■ ‘.r r behind the principal building and be designed so vehicles do not back into the public street when exiting Division 90*VI*6A 3-4 Family Dwelling Overlay District « ■A n I I I that the required number of parking spaces is not needed. The Commission may take into consideration #a the location and availability of authorized off-site parking arrangements, such as on-street parking spaces 90-357. Amended text in BOLD. ar * 0* * f r '3-t ?/,tn Il ■ r » Ar • the site. c) Pedestrian Access: A walkway shall be provided from the existing or proposed sidewalk along the property Section 90-350 Purpose a)The 3-4 Family Dwelling Overlay District is designed to be considered generally for application to those lands identified by the City of Hastings Master Plan Future Land Use Map as Residential Growth C - Multiple Family; Core Neighborhood; Neighborhood Center; or Downtown Edge. b) This District is intended to recognize the usefulness of ‘gentle density’ housing near employment areas such as the downtown but also encourages the preservation of single-family homes near the center of the City. c) This District further recognizes that there are older, large homes near the downtown that have already been divided into two or more dwelling units and require careful review of further divisions to ensure the character of the area is maintained. T* r 'r/'fv. e ••AS - frontage to the primary building entrance. > d) Refuse Disposal: Dumpsters shall be kept within a fenced or brick walled area which shall be at least 6 feet ... .rr high and located so that their use, including emptying, does not pose a nuisance to nearby neighbors. rT e) Landscaping: Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Article XII. Shade trees B • M II I rtf.' '.■i shall be emphasized to provide shade and continuity in landscape design within the neighborhood. t ' (I I ^.1- i •J 1 Sec 90*356 Modification of Standards ♦1 —r ♦ 3 The Building Form and Site Design Standards of this District may be modified by the Planning Commission upon »* d) This District is designed to provide for Missing Middle housing opportunities, allowing attached single-fami­ ly housing and smaller, multi-dwelling buildings consistent with the overall density of the surrounding area. e) This District should not be applied where resulting overall density of the block will exceed 6 dwelling units per acre. <? determination that; a)The modification shall satisfy the purposes of the Overlay District stated in Section 90-350. M-'- b)The modification will result in the alteration of an existing building or the construction of a new building, City, where a street extends through the middle with lots fronting on either side, bounded by streets on both ends! The Planning Commission shall determine the boundaries of the block In consideration of this definition. a) The 3-4 Family Dwelling Overlay District shall be an overlay district that applies over existing zoning dis­ tricts. Use and development of land within the overlay district shall be regulated as follows: 1) Any existing lawfully conforming use shall be permitted to continue, and the use shall be subject to the requirements of the underlying district and not the requirements of the 3-4 Family Dwelling Overlay District. 2) Any new use may elect to develop pursuant to either the underlying district or the 3-4 Family Dwelling JHa. ‘•T . J,* I which is visually compatible and comparable with nearby existing buildings, and which maintains or 1> c i f .a. or site design. Sec 90-357 Additional Regulations a) Site plan review as regulated by Article IV of this chapter Is required, except as modified by this Section. ♦» ® fe-' an existing building. c) Site plan review by the Zoning Administrator is required for 1) a change in the use (increase in densityof an fl I 35 Aa » .«ri -- b) Site plan review by the Planning Commission is required for 1) new construction, and/or 2) the expansion of Section 90-351 Applicability u I m improves upon the character of the surrounding neighborhood through the use of similar building materials For purposes of this Overlay District, ‘block* is defined as ‘the space for buildings within the street pattern of the I Z..X - Ir ■w ’W- ,1. •’ r it V f sketches showing the proposed changes to the building exterior. $ n A. t I « * Il f• r- I ▼ * T I •* e) Where exterior building renovations are proposed, the site plan submittal shall include building elevations or M t ♦ t existing building that does not involve an expansion of the building, and/or 2) exterior building renovations. Sec 90-130, except as modified by the Planning Commission or Zoning Administrator. 1 ^l e i' d) Each site plan submitted for official review under this Article shall meet the site plan content requirements of fit’ll 4k 4 < I f II I BE* ri c ) tei I Overlay District. Jl I SECTION II. If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or Section 90-352 Permitted Uses a) Three- and four-family dwellings. '' I 5' , unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent A b) Attached single-family dwellings, with no more than four (4) attached dwelling units. 7 ^■'IX Ct • I*' I *3f kA* J 'h r ■ - n .li II 4 provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. ■ ’S s 5 It' t »''l A.X 1 Section 90*353 District Regulations Property within the 3-4 Family Dwelling Overlay District shall be subject to the regulations set forth in Sec 90-216 SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter. n.« of this Ordinance for the R-D District related to lot size/width, lot coverage, and yard setbacks. District shall be subject to the following building form standards. V (U';;' I ■V L* it BA YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, Resseguie, Rocha, Stenzelbarton andTossava 11 . I > NAYS: None I 4 fl Xs, f ■H -*0: h' SI' 4 ABSENT: McLean «. • * 1 b a uildings shall have an architectural style respecting the scale, proportion, character, and aterials of nearby existing buildings. Building mass shall be de^mphasized in a variety f ways, including the use of projecting and recessed sections to reduce the apparent Architectural Style verall bulk and volume and provide visual appeal. CITY OF HASTINGS Effective Date: November 7,2025 Linda Perin First Reading: October 13,2025 City Clerk •n:i t V Adoption Date: October 27,2025 1 .V. Moved by Brehm, with support by Barlow, that Ordinance No. 633 be adopted as read. Section 90*354 Building Form Standards New buildings, building expansions, and/or exterior building renovations within the 3-4 Family Dwelling Overlay Tl '«»C 1 4i *4 ’Wt’” ;r41 k 'I ■XI * 5s £ * y r; « T Second Reading: October 27,2025 I < ? f i • 'u I rior wall materials may consist of brick, stucco, wood, vinyl aggregate or split-face ock, stone or similar decorative material which is similar to the exteriors of nearby lldings. Metal-sided buildings, including accessory buildings, may be acceptable provid- the appearance of such buildings Is compatible with the style and materials of nearby ixterior Building Materials xisting buildings. CERTIFICATE The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify I'.* WU. r >>4 that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Hast­ ings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of nclude shingles (either wood or asphalt composition), slate, or tiles. Metal roofing may acceptable provided the appearance of the roofing is compatible with the roofing of 7 tea 1 earby existing buildings. Iil 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, and that the original of said Ordinance Is on file In the records of the City of Hastings. I t further certify that the meeting was conducted, and public notice was given pursuant to and In compliance with |L ‘ik 1*1^* ■ » I Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and that minutes were kept and will be or have been I 4 J A I made available as required thereby. m which the address of the building Is derived. 1 I Dated: October 28,2025 11 *<llt ■I Family Dwelling - An entrance to the building shall be visible from and face the street Linda PerIn A 5. IK Isible from and face the street from which the address of the dwelling unit Is derived. « I I 9 I ‘i I' ttached Single-Family Dwelling -The primary entrance to each dwelling unit shall be .X "'J 4f (i 1| I■ City Clerk luildlng Entrance ^4 r I 'J ■ f. oofs shall be pitched and have overhanging eaves. Materials for pitched roofs shall tools u. II if ‘>4 I• »L if <1 If ♦> I ( t ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 1 I I \k -----------I I «9 a J3“?-— �V I I?' T h I r • I k ■ I'l. s$ I I I THE HASTINGS BANNER i VIEW ,, www.HastingsBanner.com i 13 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Group r . Vi'» i t * I DK/Hastings girls look to start push for personal bests at conference I •a * ,ft. I I." * Brett Bremer Sports Editor • 3?noq8 J Sophomores Lilly Randall, Aubrey Yarger and Annabelle Kuck put together a string of victories in four consecutive events for the Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team in its non-conference dual with visiting Coldwater Thursday, Oct. 16, at the CERC in Hastings. Randall had a pair of wins during that run taking the 50-yard freestyle race and the 100-yard freestyle. Kuck won the 100-yard butterfly. Yarger, the defend­ ing Division 2 state champion, won the diving competition. Coldwater won five individual events and swept the top spot in all three relay races to eventually earn a 113-70 victory. “They’re still all working hard, which is good,” DK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel said. “I tell them, don’t worry about whether the team wins or loses. Your effort is that you’re a winner in your race ifyou improve your time, even if you finish sixth. They have taken that pretty much to heart, which I am very pleased with.” He’s excited for the future of the pro­ u ram. The trio of sophomores had wins. The team had one senior and one foreign exchange student this fall, and everyone else can return in 2026. Schoessel said there are also some strong middle school swimmers to join the program next season too. This season of duals concluded Tues­ day with a loss to visiting Kalamazoo Central. The season concludes for most of the DK/Hastings girls at the South­ western and Central Michigan Swim Conference Championship meet at Harper Creek High School the weekend of Nov. 7-8. Randall already holds the DK/Hast­ ings 50-yard freestyle record and isn’t too far off teammate Petra Foster’s 100-yard freestyle record. Randall won the 50 freestyle in 28.02 seconds in the dual with Coldwater Thursday and took the 100-yard freestyle in 1:02,16. The 50 freestyle was a thriller with Randall >X. \ V i . 1 I I iiefEk i-’ f; * « ) % « J « -J J I lb ■ex ' n^ij t; < - ri \ Os ‘ r m J •1 1 ' e. pisroin - ? t / wool .«W J /a> r*. » I •< \ >< C''<^ >v, i4nt; . Xs c > / I • < e t * f » ♦ 1‘ '<ih'. ’^W s T" e/ c. I •r •«>. fWVFU £| 1 iiw *^r X ■ ' '-«fe8 A '(H'*iki,u » s I r‘ <• •fc A k r !> X > K. X xk •r • t •. "‘lb.. ib . « I V't.' 1 I •< !l:J if ,'1 I k r llh » X0V ''X i u 1 I "■/it 1 ; r *> c* U - * 'fl ' I j •■’t ■'f ■ < K* I •4* r I V S'l ><• r s t J' ' i I J t . ’’lb b. 1 » ’ y- ' ► k H.- ') /-• I tii^f J % . -i ’«■• I jV 1 tM L ':i» k i p’ w I >•** ■ r J X «, • ■ jTfi, St r * >> ’ * «A ft A I I I 'M 1 i ’ "-W » ;n n < r.J t* .. t •I I .♦ k < ft I f f t. , r I 't a I . • • r ♦ii’ ♦ k»l> AO Ift.JI n A ■"'^o kU. J *4 J > >» !>- Ik* -* t ». X 1 • s' ♦< r -V7 I < brV T r 1 4— ' 'Hl I TT I ♦♦♦ « I out-touching Coldwater senior Sienna Loinski who clocked in at 28.06. Randall said with a bit of a lead thanks to a good start, especially in the 100, she wasn’t pushing too hard throughout the two sprints Thursday. She said her times lately have been close to what they were at the start of the season lately, after they had been trending faster for a while. She expects as the team starts tapering to the finish the speed will really start picking back up. It’s not just strength and endurance she’s been building throughout the fall. There has been a focus on technique to get faster, especially in her under-waters. She’s really trying to get her 50-yard freestyle time down to the low 27’s or into the 26’s. “My turns have been okay, and I can go pretty fast in the middle,” Randall said. “It is just my under-waters, they’re kind of slow. I am stiff as a board. When you do a streamline you really have to get a body roll into it. Right now, I’m just using my legs. If I think about it more and give it more of a powerful kick it’ll help me a lot in my 50 free.” Being her sophomore season, Randall said she feels a lot more comfortable at meets than she did as a freshman. She is also really enjoying the camaraderie and positivity of the DK/Hastings group this season. She said she certainly swims harder when she sees her teammates cheering her on from the side ofthe pool. Kuck won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:10.67. She also had a third-place time of 2:54.43 in the 200-yard individual medley. Yarger won the diving competition with a score of264.20 points. Teammate Jillian Brandli was third in that event with a score of 176.50. Randall, sophomore Kassidy Peake, Kuck and Yarger also teamed up to place second in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:21.33. Foster was third in the 200-yard free­ style with a time of 2:29.68 and second in the 500-yard freestyle at 6:43.63. Yarger, Kuck, Randall and Foster 4ft ?e .* le ■15 ’ > «• * J\ r 9 •** 5 > h* IF K * r y. ■ --- - 41' -r— •aS 1^* 3 o’ •s.- yg:- Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Annabelle Kuck races to a victory in the 100-yard butterfly during her team’s dual with visiting Coldwater Thursday at the CERC in Hastings. Photos by Brett Bremer FB B t « t «* >* w Delton Kellogg/Hastings senior Shiloh Crandall competes in the 500-yard freestyle during her team's dual against visiting Coldwater at the CERC in Hastings Thursday, Oct. 23. placed second in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 2:00.36. Freshman Selena Corona added a run­ ner-up time of 1:38.27 for the DK/Hast­ ings girls in the 100-yard backstroke. In the final individual race of the night, the 100-yard breaststroke, the DK/Hastings team had Peake second in 1:40,15 and junior Sofia Arias Trejo third in 1:42.63. “They’re getting there,” Schoessel said Thursday. “The reason I say they’re getting there is at every meet we have had they have had time improvements the fact that at every meet we’re getting time improvements that tells me that we’re there. We haven’t tried to do anything in terms of peaking yet.” VJI The DK/Hastings team planned to start that push this week even with a meet against Kalamazoo Centra! on the slate. The Maroon Giants took a 128-51 win over the DK/Hastings girls Tuesday. Randall won the 200-yard individual medley in that one with a season-best time of 2:39.77. Kuck earned a winning time of 1:14.30 in the 100-yard butterfly. There were more personal best times scattered throughout the meet for the DK/Hastings girls. It was a good showdown for a couple ofthe state’s best divers with Kalamazoo Central senior Kiya Bowman, a Division 1 state medalist last year, beating out Yarger by a score of 249.30 to 236.40. t J > i .«a t ^«y M*. « ■w. 1 vl? ■'t. iC, M’S* r,’ tPin • 4 ■ H « T.* * Bronson beats Lions in opening round of Big 8 volleyball tournament IM 1 .. < -T-ip!^ >y .( > I I-’WX 1 e Z!* A sA ' ^5 - ? 1 ’» ^V^ii'wlrirtW" • •1* Brett Bremer Sports Editor r S^os^’****-*" >» I I s t ,.i‘ : Concord avenged a regular season loss against the Bronson Vikings to win the Big 8 Conference Tournament Saturday at Stockbridge High School. ; The Cardinals beat the top-seeded Bronson varsity volleyball team three sets to one in the championship game. Bronson had won their regular season conference dual three sets to one. : The Maple Valley girls, as the tourna­ ment eight seed, had to open play against those Bronson girls. The Vikings took a 25-11, 25-17, 25-6 win over the Lions to open the tournament. After not fairing well against the Vi­ kings during their regular season dual, Lion head coach Timara Wehr said her team challenged itself to make it hard Bronson to win and to do better than in the first match-up this season. “1 think we did just that,” Wehr said. ‘Our scores weren’t pretty, but we were satisfied with our play. Especially our second set. Yes they missed serves, but our girls did battle that second set as well and make it hard for them to win I k .... I iI ».->";S5«g:’i, I -•r' < .1 if I I t < I w :r*^ r 5 7^/ 6 x< . '•^1 5' 1 f F t l?7K , P >»<* ,«k *- ■>* IR ■ .»»* r a -’♦’'ir*****::*, 43 , >* , <\ A- 1 1 »> * 11> < I 2 ’^11$ i f 9" ►v * nA'S e ' ,«»». 4BM 9 1^ \ + I L -S'-’ t aB»^— F .<r: “1 I * Ji? ' J 1 i I ■r I .) -- I. II £0 ssr sector ,£i^AfHi Ip* « . f rukx A I M I 9' 9F *JP 31^ H . ./**,«*' , '4* I (s ! ; SJ?^- A u »' —" nCK.?, II. J r.i; a 4 J M ' .f' * -i'*: IK)i>>T^ p w._ r NOTICE OF DETERMINATION f ■lid kJ* It II that second set.” Seniors Maddie Trowbridge and Jen­ ny Chen had a couple kills for the Lions. Junior Audrey Burpee had da teamhigh 11 digs for the Lions. Senior Storey Jonca had seven digs. Freshman Lilly Rosin, moved up from the JV for the late season tournaments, had six digs. Chen and Aubree Roth added four digs apiece. “I think that was the highlight. We didn’t just let every hard hit ball hit that ground,” Wehr said. Bronson beat Union City in its semifinal match. Concord reached the championship game of the tournament against Bronson with three-set wins over Quincy and Springport. Maple Valley will begin the 2025 postseason with an MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal match against Pewa­ mo-Westphalia at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday, Nov. 5. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m. The host Panthers will play in a district semifinal against either Saranac or Potterville in the nightcap Nov. 5. Pewamo-Westphalia heads into this final week of the regular season ranked seventh in the state in Division 3. • 1 Ir I,* c it* J L-r *♦ REVIEW HEARING r and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Melisa M. W. Mysliwiec, Barnes & Thornburg LLP P69445 171 Monroe Avenue NW. Suite 1000 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 742-3930 Klimberly S. Hassevoort 4461 Saddlehorn Dr. /61fil 443-5460 Hudsnnvillfi. Ml 49426 1 t i •^——a. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY ¥ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30243-DE Hon. William M. Doherty Court address: Barry County Courts & Law Building, 206 West Court Street. Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Scott Elwin Hesterty. Date of birth; 0706-1969. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Scott Elwin Hesteriy, died on/after July 16.2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kimberly S. Hassevoort. personal representative, or to both the probate court at Barry County Courts & Law Building, 206 West Court-Street. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 J The Barry County Road Com­ mission will be holding a Natural Beauty Determination Review Hearing to hear support or ob­ jection of the abandonment of the Natural Beauty status for Engle Road. The review hear­ ing will be held at the Irving Township Hall, 3425 Wing Road, Hastings, Michigan at 7 PM on November 10, 2025. If you are unable to attend please feel free to submit a response to the road commission up until November 7th. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Barry County Road Commission at (269) 945-3449 or by email at iwelch@barrycrc.org. HASTINGS-RUTLAND JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF HASTINGS-RUTLAND JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING ORDINANCE AT NOVEMBER 19, 2025 MEETING Please take notice the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on November 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall/offices located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan to consider the following proposed amendments of the Zoning Ordinance of the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission (Rutland Charter Township Ordinance No. 2016-156; City of Hastings Ordinance No. 532): 1. Section 5.05 subsection A.4. pertaining to general lighting requirements is proposed to be amended with respect to the permissible height of lighting fixtures. 2. Section 5.06 subsection C.7. pertaining to general screening requirements is proposed to be amended to add a new sub-part c authorizing the Planning Commission to modify the preceding requirements of that subsection when the public benefit could still be achieved with a plan that varies from those requirements. 3. Section 6.05 subsection A and sub-part 2 therein pertaining to lot coverage in the MU Mixed Use District are proposed to be amended to increase the maximum permissible lot coverage, and to change the allowance for the Planning Commission to approve additional lot coverage if areas of slopes greater than a specified percentage will not be developed or graded. 4. Section 12.09 subsection C.1. pertaining to screening and landscaping of off-street parking areas is proposed to be amended to change the minimum required number of canopy trees for an off-street parking area with 11-20 parking spaces, and for off-street parking areas with more than 20 parking spaces. 5. Section 13.05 subsections B and C pertaining to permitted signs in the MU Mixed Use District and LI Light Industrial District are proposed to be amended to increase the permissible area of wall signs on buildings over 150,000 square feet in area; to provide that wayfinding and other informational signage is not included in the wall sign area limits; and to increase the permissible area of a pole sign and the permissible height of a ground-mounted sign. Subsequent to this public hearing, at the same meeting or at a different meeting, the JPC will consider whether to recommend approval of the proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments and submit same for approval by the Rutland Charter Township Board and Hastings City Council, each of which by statute and agreement have the right of final approval and adoption. The JPC and Township Board/City Council reserve the right to revise the text of the proposed amendments as submitted for public hearing and/or as recommended by the JPC before final approval/adoption without a further public hearing, to the extent allowed by law. The Tentative Text of the proposed amendments, and the existing JPC Zoning Ordinance/Zoning Map may be examined by contacting the Clerk of the City of Hastings or the Clerk of Rutland Charter Township at their respective offices during regular business hours on regular business days until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Written comments concerning the proposed amendments of the Zoning Ordinance may be submitted to the JPC in c/o the Hastings City Clerk at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting leaving sufficient time for the receipt and distribution of same to the JPC before the meeting, and may also be submitted to the JPC at this public hearing/meeting. Necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services will be provided at the hearing/ meeting to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. HASTINGS-RUTLAND JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION c/o Linda Perin, Hastings City Clerk City of Hastings 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-2468 Robin Hawthorne. 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HaslingsBanner.com ( ris w I 1 * IK 1 Jayson Busse Co^butino Writer J 4 -- I ■ of I* C^-V I i -. J J I visiur -.'i' / t trr/or.r • W 4 •• r ■bl . (J r:?,< J wfTi /TWOt I I I^B* Er. 4 J J t 1 lert ow »»i»-! ot taeblaib rtcnoti 3 pnt^swio yd ami rnnBi tvjIlB aoeneany t aTOijffW) vlw - Vrt Iwfflji MiiaaBa < I I Tti. •rw. _ ■i *. V Many Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients face the possibility of not receiving their benefits in November and beyond. Hastings resident Cloe Oliver decided to take matters into her own hands by organizing a “porch pantry” at her Green Street home, a grassroots effort fueled by community donations. Cowtesy photo 9 ■ W' AB k *u ■ ' I JI1 ♦ r F- 4* I «% s r r t I BL .w abm I sI) Thursday, November 6, 2025 1. Organizations, residents brace for potential SNAP benefit delays BbisM .wiottBsinsBO J Group ■ f iMBt D(ih«» DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 BANNER < u ^33 I I * I *- 4 MADDEN, A LITTLE FASTER, PLACES 50TH IN SECOND RUN AT MIS S Ml 49058 A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS V V '4^ 07?’* oDK SAXONS WIN THEIR '^1 tt WAY INTO DISTRICT SEMIRNALS h- r I a The staff at the Bany County United Way and Volunteer Center is charged with anticipating the community’s needs and filling gaps for residents who need support But in the current political climate, identifying those needs has become increasingly difficult. With the federal government mired in its longest shutdown on record, many Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ^ogram (SNAP) recipi­ ents face the possibility of not receiv­ ing their benefits in November and beyond. A recent federal court ruling ordered the administration to contin­ ue funding the program, but officials have since stated that only half of the benefits may be distributed and pos­ sibly delayed. Each passing day brings a new development in this critical issue for food-insecure Americans. “We’re not seeing panic at this point, but I’m seeing people con­ cerned and there is a lot of informa­ tion out there,” Lani Forbes, exec­ utive director of the Barry County United Way, told The Banner “One moment they hear a judge rule they’re going to have benefits and something else happens and now they might have 50%. People are con­ cerned with what their food resources are going to be. But, I just love the fact that Barry County really steps up and steps in.” Forbes said her organization is mobilizing resources to meet local food needs, whatever they may be. This effort includes a new collab­ oration with the Barry Community Foundation, announced last week. Together, the two organizations have launched an Emergency Funding Grant for Food Programs, allowing local food pantries to apply for financial assistance. The grant is designed to help them continue oper­ ations or handle increased demand resulting from the SNAP benefit pause. “This is a critical time in our com­ munity and we understand that many local households could be facing food insecurities in the next few weeks and possibility unforeseeable See SNAP on 5 1 111^ ,11 I M ia— Barry ISO regional enhancement millage voted down Jayson Bussa Castleton Township fire and EMS millage renewals pass gnit qirlsnwoT notsltsfiO Leila Wood Contributing Writer boMfaHsJ rt iflhW onfludrOKX- : 1 On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters in Castleton Township approved three millage renewals to continue fund­ ing the local fire department and EMS service through 2029. i auten * ) i ibnut bawmei^K I *■'1 WLdgwRitt -n vWmCTvrtWW' I *: % i H uO . ; ^Vi/ lTT 'j /ilBffnifii; OOF wri .W!f». *orf 00 frit tfidr buftmm 4x4 r f'T'> h yitl 9111 iol bfu) etwsn ItMuajiup-J.', i..? 1 rrtfcijori »TW.r) I 1’ 0 J l£noumtf> ftroofti J 4 ' bfl juobrisni t t \ • ' ' ‘il I \r ft iltenT.I '-'I I t I" M r ' ff / ' u. i, Hm 'nrfliirt! .wri»gnilA w''; J ■ t oMaiftfio <M)J M T 1 J; (tWqmniO^ 9Uk < ft I ■.S I B kl c Contributing Writer ^.v Barry County voters rejected a regional enhancement millage proposal Tuesday that would have generated an estimated $1.49 million annually for the Bany Intermediate School District over the next decade. More than 5,300 residents, just over 20% of eligible voters in the district, cast ballots in the election. The proposal failed with 2,858 no” votes (53.77%) to 2,457 “yes” votes (46.23%). “We are grateful to our voters and taxpayers for considering this request to invest in the needs which you helped us identify for our local schools,” Barry ISD Superintendent Rich Franklin said in an email to The Banner. “Those needs are real, and they remain. We will continue to work on cre­ ative ways to help our schools in Delton and Hastings serve all of our students in regard to career and technical education, special educa­ tion, and student behavior needs.” The Barry ISD, which pro­ vides support services for Delton Kellogg Schools and the Hastings Area School System, placed the proposal on the ballot following a community survey that sought input on priorities and funding uses. Survey results indicated that residents wanted the ISD to focus on student behavior, special edu­ cation, and career and technical education. Under the proposal, the ISD would have levied 1 mill for 10 years. A homeowner with a house I cd by the Barry County Clerk’s office Wednesday morning, all three millage renewals received just over 300 affirmative votes and a little more than 100 “no” votes. It is estimated that the millages will bring in $42,424 for the fire department’s housing and equipment needs and $101,819 for EMS, including $16,963 for housing and equipment and $84,856 for general operational costs in 2026. Altogether, the three millages add up to 1.7 mills, which equates to $1.70 per $1,000.00 of taxable value for property owners. r n I Ol's! I Ihi 19991 llmrri! 'y/i J a According to the unofficial election results post* t > ♦ I V 1 '’1^ 9 ’ ■ '■•w ft & L ''Wl^’ Ik Election inspectors (from left) Vickie Mingus, Vickie Reid and Valeta Norris assist a voter to prepare to cast a ballot in the election Tuesday, Nov. 4, while at the Castleton Township Hall. 44 Photo by Dennis Mansfield fu Z . 5.*’ —lift* Ik* & ff M. ;-j fB lusirlJ msab elEiaiffO Officials deem threat at ‘sldibsio ton' sloorlaS )n ' TK Schools ‘not credible’ MattMiMiteat iftm •d i! jz-* ^tJqqrmcBn u m^D ( Oiw J; vtxH Dennis Mansfield staff Writer 1 f lujg d^rne otlb Ttilnn ’'wfclq-nn L !l:bi rrr^ftomterrtU wn ' orioiboftrnnaJU ' i3Jl1 aB'^z 9rfi; XWftH adi rfjiMv kiLi^flio 01 i^rof > J lA 1 . wf J dteygsml I w1 b oi gubfixx)/ ^iaboi4K dt>M tiabndjaitaqug'Hioxb 9it(i la ilfti^ momaBd g no ns^ih/r iBsidi a bBtmqir yabadM .ai4i6(.0l luoda i&kxxi^k i^r b3)3aioa.> aevr jntMRooidlnv w^i .essaum nnhrVr ahTORrt Iwl344^«ii fam; ,>3iarflO(i»'/rna be tu anoba^ J ddtd V. tn TI e3iiq-ni^Jbl‘ y- bic loamsvoar fftwUuji j^;n ! tmrraomsu .bmtta dauo*t ddi ^niraaa aioil aioiK .insboat udiio 'Junsn wlirTv/ii adr m^9ii oi thla^bn il :li Classes at Thomapple Kellogg High School got off to a rough start Monday morning, Nov. 3, with a threat resulting in a ”shelter-in-placc” order. Though, the threat was later determined to be “not credible,” according to officials with the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. According to a message by Thomapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Rob Pouch, a student reported a threat written on a bathroom stall at the high school at about 10:30 a.m. Monday. “Within minutes, law enforcement was contacted and arrived on site, and the high school entered a shcltcr-in-place protocol, which kept students in classrooms and limited hallway movement and visitors from entering the building,” Pouch stated. “Given the nature of the incident, our team acted promptly and safely to secure the building and Students at Thornapple Kellogg High School sheltered in place Monday morning after a student reported a threat written on a bathroom stall inside the high school. Law enforcement officials later determined the threat to be "not credible." Riephoto communicate with all stakeholders. In an effort to be “transpar­ ent as possible,” Pouch added that members of the TKS 19 Board of Education and par­ ents were notified once basic details related to the situation were confirmed. After an initial investigation See THREJu on 4 See MILLAGE on 4 n I •I 5 WMIIf liJl ) jjom*: 4 :|V1 » a • *4« V .:V- • I ini nwiiMi i t •f • 4 I r • h I t 1 n *** * t -t I 5'. ’ > • '< n > A w k « t - 3E 4 1 • * * A 19 Ll f M co « < t 1 UK ■if a KM s. I TK HOLDS LATE LEAD THIS TIME, KNOCKS OFF SAXONS PAGE 9 'W a • «.l WK' I Uh * i & 5 4 > « 4S*f :5^ui I * -I'JB •S' » 'Z-- .^■jK * «irrao<nLi .■ s & (t *- v - .r * ■ SUBSCRIBE ** * I _x A • I’ sss » •••<■ « .»• 'iJ-' * TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM » ♦ W' •x ptwhiowiw §ie 5S5 sr SB * A . ■> A I YDUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE "A «• .•>r ‘f* if 'L#* .1 k •* k 4 4 ♦ 4 f f ( i' INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. 11 t L 03104092* t I I 'V > U2 I Group 1 >'• 12 ' I c i - 5 Ol^JSr I I 1. V. 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VETERANS DW.* NQVEMBER11 •( •V^s* I, 4 a li 4 . i 1 I < 'I ' Ik' 5’. « J I I A I ./ d •5 I E 4^ I « t I- I ■ V i< 3’ If. t %♦ •• » f 4 9 J* / - J I » I r R* ?i.' th 1 < Sb ) 4 i;; f f •’ i\ .V* ' ■ Veterans Day I 4 'd * ! * 1 / i st * I. e \ HONORING ALL WHO SERVED ■ •$ y> V * / . 0 i H ♦ >* I • * * f ■ 4 # f 4- ■ *’S''■ *r. . J i » » 1 * ■ . -iJ N ^>- If i > » f «•* F* * tf - ♦ v? ?• - y 4 *• 4A <4 < The Fort Custer National Honor Guard will present flags at the Delton Kellogg ' High School annual Veterans Day Tribute this Friday, Nov. 7. File photo >* > i ,i. « e ■' 1 f’ i_i w»»—Ilia* VETERANS STAND DOWN & COMMUNITY CELEBRATION Honoring Those Who Served — Together as One Community Sunday, November 9,2025 Hastings Elks Lodge #1965 102 E. Woodlawn Avenue • Hastings, MI a * * * a ♦ ♦ * ♦ T1 ♦ OPEN TO ALL: Veterans, families, and community members are welcome to attend. Come together for a day of unity, appreciation, and remembrance. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Community Breakfast Bar & Resource Fair / Veterans Stand Down * * * * * ♦ ♦ * 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Veterans Day Ceremony/ Live Music/Light Lunch With gratitude to more than 80+ community sponsors and volunteers for making this celebration possible. Together, we honor service. Together, we strengthen community. Together, we celebrate those who have given so much. FREE for all Veterans both meal(s) & items at Standdown/Resource Fair ^^ygy □QQQr .jy^TJTT ^SgOa ji«-T-».xy ^OOCSr An annual tradition at Delton Kellogg High School is set to return on Friday, Nov. 7, as organizers seek to bring the community toge±er to honor local veterans. The Fort Custer National Honor Guard will perform a presentation of flags on Fri­ day at 1:30 p.m. in ±e high school gymnasi­ um. 11 Eichelberger, an eight-year veteran ofthe U.S, Army, will serve as emcee for the event ±at will also include guest speakers include Mike Madill and Conner Peterson. Madill, chaplain of Delton Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 422, is a DKHS graduate and member of ±e school’s Class of 1983. He served in ±e Army on active duty and spent 28 years in the Michigan Air National Guard, which he retired from in 2019. According to organizers, the Madill fam­ ily has a deep history of military service, wi± Mike’s great-great-grandfather report­ edly serving in the Union Army during the Civil War, his great-grandfa±er serving in the Spanish-American War and one of his u “andfathers serving in World War 1. Also, Madill’s father served in the Korean War, and his brother, Tim, served in the U.S. Navy, while ano±er broker, Steve, served 4.Z » ? - •. u z* n w i J “tr . 4 f. is gH AH^jST I t b at A T' •’ ! I^S viMitagaL h a H .V in the Coast Guard and Air Force. Peterson, a staff sergeant at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, works in vehicle maintenance as a heavy-duty equip­ ment mechanic. He has served more ±an fouryears andhas been deployed twice-last year to Saudi Arabia and this year to Qatar. Also, in paying tribute to local veterans, ±e Delton Kellogg Elementary Chorus under the direction of Maigaret Martin will be singing “I Love My Country” and “A Grateful Nation,” with o±er musical num­ bers also set to be part of the event. Also, the Delton High School Band, under the direction of Sara Knight, will be performing several songs throughout the presentation. A moment of silence will be observed, followed by a band member playing “Taps. Throughout the presentation, a looping slideshow will be displayed of veterans of the students, past and present. There are currently over 250 veterans represented. Friday’s event is open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend. — Report courtesy Delton Kellogg Schools. I -• fw,.' * • ’ir‘ ( I jj ni i >t f’ ;• I ..J i;A4^gsi I II 1 I 4 i ' '‘W ’•^-l \ - J Lv V ”_k . jflNiiisigiixiS DK Schools honors local heroes through Veterans Day tribute on Friday 4 t. u A * ♦ Df» * i* L I I 4* j: ' '. I' * 11 f ,4T.T.XT.y jn.TT^v a ^K3BEO «0 f r >* • ir * *' ..(96 t t ■ 5< f •*• . 7 4 - ■i! ^1^- *'>4fl.‘X B. /'jufuihiiu- * 4' I] Jj I 4* 7 1, r '• -I ‘I IV ■J '3#« AX J: *•■ >1 . 1 — ••*♦. .-», J., ' "T' J . ■ ■Sarij tpfWt I s £ / 1 I ill i® I ,7 IG6 i t T I r k. * 1 yA''!_ I' . 4^ T!* V n * i^a-. I nruui. ., A 'O. I I ** * *1 * .J F: 1^ If d II g .-i <T? 1 Ertf Kni. ! 1 > I k 6 I ?• : T i 77ry * Sb "G t/tl'i'V rr TXT * •*-n I c I • -J< L Eb ‘ r nrr^rnJ? 1 U f —X J* :: *1 ( •-bW r hT > JI w V* . I t ■ a .LB ) A ' ’<*1 wr L •^flB • i .I ■ - I fr . X !•* J «raiA>'. _ A Id a<‘> Vil ( I fl 7^ •• *• .‘4 •■JiW5 ’ u.f I I ^r>9a 1 I I ( ( I * '.k . « • I r. « I. I Il II-' I •G .'f’i ............. ■*- <'.l s ’St * .aAB r : ► ' > 'l I- Ik Ji s k 1 iha 1 1_ W‘ 5. .1% ' J -’^' ^TW .s ? ' I 1 I* •k. > * ♦ * * ♦ * ♦ EIhs to host Veterans Day ceremony, stand down this Sunday Molly Macleod Editor The Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965 is set to celebrate the Veterans Day holiday a couple days early. The local Elks Lodge, located at 102 E. Woodlawn in Hastings, will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 'V 9, with the event also set to include a breakfast bar and resource fair. The re­ source fair, or “stand dovm,” is returning for the first time in some years, say or­ ganizers. A grant from the Elks National Foundation (ENF) helped make the event a reality. “It’s been about seven to 10 years since we’ve done a stand down,” said organizer Mary Rivett. According to organizers, the breakfast bar and fair/stand down will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, with the ceremony slated See HOST on 4 ‘ » ^l| 3 1 . ii I •Ih; ,4 A. '* * *. +■*»*• '«!!& ■ Ab ' If’' 1 «k * I r u L » r. w T 3 ? !! •H - >« Il 'M ■ R - a 1 « > 4 M J* :a ^:r: r ? » 51 ?» H; ’ 'llv ' ■‘1U .»• r; I. . ' «“V‘ ' M~' 4 * . *4n ^** ^niL. «* 1 I f if . I { 4 ? 4 > 11 i •( b* I L I -* • lU , t n ’’W THE HASTINGS BANNER (USPS #71830) CONTACT US 1351 NM-43 Hwy. 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Veterans eat for free and guests are asked to pay $7 for their meals, which include a soft drink and either pie and cake for dessert. After dinner, post Chaplain Mike Madill will give the invocation and there will be a flag presentation by local Scout Troop No. 50 and Cub Scout Pack No. 3050. The scouts will also lead the Pledge of Allegiance, according to organizers. David Stroner will add in his talents on the saxophone with a solo of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” while Jani Stahl I I I i i i fl j I < •*T•t« h *1 i t I r I 1 ’J 5 1-z I I i •l r i Abe Carrasco (center) practices his role as Max Detweiler for upcoming performances of the youth edition of “The Sound of Music,” with fellow Lakewood players Elli Larson, Evelyn Turkiela, Elizabeth Berry, Emmy Wakley, Joey Rogers and Luke Flohr. Photos by Dennis Mansfield sdA k '■•'4 * r-wr.• p--- 61^ Apnin? jOW9>|EJ I I 1. h 4.x k I } I I k 5 1 I I I I 1 I I k I * k i Suspects elude polce after higli-speed chase 1 t < J i I ■ ' *3? I fl Ji Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer r 1 J ( r s < I ft J Local law enforcement officials are still seeking to locate at least two suspects allegedly involved in a high-speed chase that included multiple vehicles during the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 2. According to Undersheriff Kevin Erb of the Barry County Sheriffs Office, the chase started shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday morning when a Hastings Police Department officer reported they were in pursuit of three vehicles near the Hastings Middle School, with one of the vehicles - a 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 pick­ up truck - being located by the Hastings High School. The Hastings officer reportedly lost sight of the other fleeing vehicles near Broadway and Campground roads, but noticed taillights on Schultz Road and later found tire marics near±e intersection ftk r • r i V fl t ».3 A I I ia RIi * L 5. > :< »' rfl .y 'X 11 fi Lakewood players set to perform youth version of The Sound of Music ' IHW ■ I 1 iI 4''i I « H 5 -i* I I 1 I •5 'i‘. i T Hdi A ’ f Aydyn Mote prepares for his role as Captain von Trapp, while on stage with his children, played by Joey Rogers, Sophia Hill, Luke Flohr, Molly McCaul and Joey Rogers during a practice Tuesday, Nov. 4. ry 1^0 J 1 A. t 4» I ri ■i l) 'I I I •' * f, J T A J I 1. w r il 2 I i-11 -9 M w f n*- I Vlt i J 11^5 kJ I UiJ rT^s^i: ssiaaltelhi aft * 4 A f I rM ... rL t n- HD 1 [ f i f 4• k I f I i k ( I A* *■ r Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer The Lakewood Public Schools play­ ers are preparing to bring a youth ver­ sion ofthe iconic musical, “The Sound of Music,” to the stage at Lakewood High School’s Performing Arts Center on Friday through Sunday, Nov. 14-16. “I have never directed this youth pro­ duction, and 1 felt it would be a great fit for the students of Lakewood,” said Amanda Smith, director and teacher at LPS. “It’s beloved.” The original Sound ofMusic was the final collaboration between musical legends Richard Rodgers and Oscar I V.&-; J hiR « It 1 !'3> Iri I I < J «I nt III .1 • ' If . L J •l r . » A' U' I Ni $ ** r. ’2«-» ZV-M> iK I I f ’ I 4j'. I J ;» ?• Alo 11 < • < I I rJ I ’^rT.T Ai I 1 • t <» I fj ’ v: • •^•^ •fc' I *7 ml Al -' f • J . rasT-n i J J 1? t- J;,. I -1^ •« « .•y* Lt* ./<>' * > X 1 " * ■ •. « .•< 5 3r ■L S !« & s 1 t IA ‘-I : •l A <4 > I .I ii fl fp I I Tr • •* b { h > • It..-. . ' J r J • S’ I 4.< .... <1 .•• ••Hb ••pl ’; •• 1 / A .■:r' ■ * z. iP?. T- z J r__ I i* ■I s* .Vr> • p. I ■ 3ji3 4' f ‘i: . ri 4 1 I • j ...T •r* ) I. J «&• ‘J •*.5 «l • iz' ,r. < f • •l. I p "i' r ‘rv I If J I. v* 3n c •l' -JC / ."I d ■il ■ u F* • f .•l •i A fj r j>; U-T > t 7 fl A* .'•'X < L ^•: I; h u 11 J* I. '■ -fV'?' f J J r r A C Ps ■ (• 2 I i .X s. S’ z: Z I* fC 4 •z A -r? with M-43. With speeds reaching more than 100 mph at times, the pursuit continued into neighboring Kent County before another of the vehicles, a 2019 Dodge Durango reported stolen out ofIonia County, came to a stop after striking a deer near East B Avenue. The driver was reported to be seen fleeing the scene along the edge of a farm field and eluded a search of the area that included the use of a drone and K-9 units. Police reports stated that the third vehicle, a 2022 Toyota Avalon sedan stolen out ofPortage, has yet to be located by authorities, with the early-morning pursuit having included at least four law enforcement agencies-the HPD, BCSO, Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office and the Kalamazoo E)epartment of Public Safety. Erb said one suspect, the alleged driver of the Ram pickup truck, was identified, detained and later released. The incident remains under investi­ gation. I I I J Financial FOCUS A ) Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Township says no’ to village DDA compromise in split vote Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer Despite a split vote, members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees for a second time expressed their desire to opt out completely from an updated plan for the Village of Lake Odessa’s Downtown Development Authority. Township board members voted, 3-2, to reject a compromise proposed by village officials at their regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 3. That is after the board voted to opt out of the DDA plan entirely at its Oct. 6 meeting. According to interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow, the new proposal would have limited the DDA fi-om “capturing” property tax revenue fi-om its Tax Incre­ ment Financing, orTIF, district to only that levied through the township’s operational millage, exempting any so-called specialty millages, such as those supporting fire protection or other services. “When the DDA was created 20 years ago, you didn’t have the specialty mes­ sages,” Guetschow said, addressing the township board Monday night. The vote comes as the Lake Odessa Village Council and the DDA board are working through the process to amend the 2005 ordinance that would allow for the expansion of the DDA’s TIF plan, as well as the elimination of a sunset date, which calls for the DDA to effectively dissolve as of Dec. 31. “Our intention is not to capture more revenue,” Guetschow said ofthe proposed, updated DDA plan. “There isn’t any really (in the expanded, second TIF district), it’s a very little district and a lot of it is taxexempt.” Guetschow added that the creation ofthe second TIF district is more to ensure the DDA has “the tools available” to address any future developments in the area. After outlining the proposal, Guetschow also asked for the township board to recon­ sider its unanimous decision on Oct. 6 to opt out of the DDA plan entirely. Gary Secor, Odessa Township su­ pervisor, said he considered the DDA’s compromise to be a “realistic proposal” and one “we should consider,” allowing the different parties to work together “in good faith.” But, only Secor and Trustee Brad Barrone voted to support the proposal, with Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher, Clerk Lisa Williams and Trustee Allan Baron II all voting against. Secor called the split vote “dysfunc­ tional” and “misguided,” adding it could lead to an erosion of community support for township initiatives in the future, such as plans to fund the construction of a new fire station. “I believe this decision will come back to bite us,” he said. Sarah McGarry, DDA chairperson, also expressed her disappointment after Mon­ day’s township meeting. “While we respect the (township) board’s role, this decision lacks future thinking and limits opportunities for eco­ nomic growth and revitalization in our community,” McGarry stated. “The DDA listened carefully to concerns throughout this process, particularly regarding fire millage funding. In response, the propos­ al was revised to capture tax increments from only the township operating millage, ensuring fire department funding remained fully protected. “This balanced approach supported community priorities while planning for Lake Odessa’s long-term needs,” she add­ ed. “A strong and vibrant business district benefits both the village and township by supporting property values, attracting new residents and investment, and strengthen­ ing the local economy.” Baron said, however, his vote shouldn’t be taken as a refusal to support the DDA, but rather a desire to see the different parties negotiate a completely new agreement. See VOTE on 4 Kevin Beck, CFP®, AAMS® Financial Advisor 333 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 A financial roadmap for veterans entering civilian life The transition from mil­ itary to civilian life brings countless adjustments. It also marks a good time to review how you’re taking charge of your financial future. Veteran Saves Week is Nov. 4-7 and an opportunity to focus on building financial confi­ dence and creating a solid foundation for your new chapter. Now in its second year, Veteran Saves Week cen­ ters around one core mes­ sage: No matter where you are on your financial journey, small steps can lead to lasting change. Here are a few tips to help; Understand the fi­ nancial shift. If you’ve recently re-entered civil­ ian life, it’s important to identify any gaps between your income and expens­ es. A key part of this gap often comes from the loss of military allowances, such as the Basic Allow­ ance for Housing and Ba­ sic Allowance for Subsis­ tence. You may also lose commissary and exchange privileges where groceries and goods were purchased tax-free. Health benefits repre­ sent another shift. While you received health care through I TRICARE on active duty, you might be eligible for TRICARE for Life and Veterans Admin­ istration benefits, but you may still need to supple- ment this coverage with a group health care plan from your employer or purchase it independently. Build a budget. Getting a clear picture of your finances helps you make informed decisions. Look at your monthly income. expenses and savings to understand your starting point. One strategy you may find useful is the 50/30/20 rule. With this, you divide your monthly take-home pay into three parts: 50% for needs like housing, utilities, food and insur­ ance, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and debt repayment. Take essential finan­ cial steps. Your monthly budget should include building an emergency fund, paying down highrate debt and saving for retirement. It may help to use budgeting apps that categorize expenses and identify areas where you can cut back when neces­ sary. Building an emergency fund becomes even more critical during transition. Aim for three to six months of cash savings to provide a safety net for living expenses while you establish your civilian ca­ reer. Don’t overlooka the available retirement plan­ ning tools. Even if you will have a pension, you might consider putting money into an IRA, or a 401k if one is available to you through a new employer, or into stocks and bonds to keep building toward your long-term goals. It’s also important to obtain a current Social Security statement since active-duty military pay FICA taxes. Leverage available resources. There are tran­ sition support programs through the military and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which also offer debt relief pro­ grams and financial coun­ seling services. Consider connecting with a financial advi­ sor who understands ±e unique challenges veterans face during and after transition. They can help you create a strategy that maximizes your benefits and helps position you for long-term success. Move forward with confidence. As Veteran Saves Week reminds us. small steps lead to lasting change. Your service has prepared you to overcome challenges financial planning is just another mission you’re equipped to complete successfiilly. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SJPC ♦ z I*.' See MUSIC on 4 t i j i/ Hammerstein in 1938, telling the in­ spirational story based on the memoir of Maria Augusta von Trapp. Maria, an ebullient postulant, serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, and works to bring music and joy to the household. But as the forces ofNazism take hold of Austria, the von Trapp family must make a moral decision. In the “youth edition” for pre-high school students, the content has been edited to better suit younger attention spans, but all the elements that make this show a classic are still in place. will provide patriotic music for the March of Services. More music plus commentary is set to continue with Mick Lane, followed by speakers Campbell, Delton post com­ mander and Vietnam veteran, and featured guest speaker retired Col. Frank J. Walker, a native of Battle Creek who served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard for 40 years. “Col. Walker always has an amazing patriotic message and his presentation is fabulous. Our youth enjoy him as much as our adults,” Campbell said. “He was also recently inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor, “Colonel Walker also likes to stay around afterwards. We do an after-ceremony presentation of awards to the Scouts of America and their leaders.” There will be many memorable patriotic songs woven into the event And, directly following the tribute will be an evening of karaoke that could wrap up around mid­ night, according to Campbell. VFW Post No. 422 is located at 10353 Stoney Point Drive in Delton. I 9 , r?” .f 3 Special tribute in Delton Nov. 8 honors local veterans 1 <4*- Thursday, November 6, 2025 4 I i. I �I / -t ..f- 1 4 4 Thursday, November 6, 2025 'Jjf i; THE HASTINGS BAHMER \ VIEW„,...... Group www.HstingsBanner.com V THREAT r« llp^ * **- T Continued from Page 1 / ».>sSI V kA r A A 4ak <' I : 11 1 -:i» LTi •i Adilynn Schipper (Maria) and Joey Rogers (Brigitta von Trapp) take center stage during a rehearsal for the youth version of "The Sound of Music," with Brigitta telling Maria that she thinks her dad is in love with Maria. The Lakewood players are set for three performances of the iconic musical Nov. 14-16. Luke Flohr, portraying Kurt, one of the von Trapp children , leads Maria Adilynn Schipper to dance ‘The handler" during a rehearsal for the youth version of "The Sound of Music" on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Lakewood High School’s Performing Arts Center MUSIC Continued from Page 3 According to Smith, the upcoming performances are set to include as many as 130 student actors, kindergarten through eighth grade, and 15 high school assistants. “These kids are working sofrard to put on a great show,” Smith added. “Family friendly, full of heart. Who doesn’t love ‘The Sound of Music? The curtain is set to go up at 7 p.m. for the performances at the LHS auditorium on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, with the final performance on Sunday, Nov. 16, slated for 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased - $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and over) and $8 for students K-12 - in advance online at www.onthestage.tickets/ lakewood-drama or at the door for an additional $2. V i ’’k < 5* U < L J±. L: •* - «> f*' •« Z 4 n4 Fl 4 r;.'. ft 4 L* ui X Lakewood players Breanna Golden. Kylie LeVeque and Reagan Grables sit with director Amanda Smith and music director Laura Soule, as Smith works to block a scene'for upcoming performances of the youth version of “The Sound of Music" set for Nov. 14-16. by TKS and law enforcement offi­ cials, the shelter-in-place order was lifted al about noon. “A student saw the threat and reported it to the school adminis­ tration,” said BCSO Undersheriff Kevin Erb. “The school was put into a shelter-in-place while law enforce­ ment and school staff investigated the threat. It was deemed not credible and the shelter-in-place was lifted. “We are still investigating, along with the school,” Erb added. According to Pouch’s statement, the incident on Monday serves as an opportunity for families to talk with students about “the seriousness of making or writing threats, even as a joke or in frustration.” “Please know that the district lakes every report of a threat seriously, with the safety of our students and staff as our top priority,” the superin­ tendent stated. Pouch also warned about incor­ rect information that was posted, reporting that the situation at the high school occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Monday. He slated, “This information is inaccurate and refers to a completely separate incident” in downtown Middleville and was “unrelated to the school.” In his message, Pouch also thanked the district’s administrative team, staff, students and their families, as well as law enforcement, for their “calm cooperation” and “continued support.” The incident at TKHS comes less than a week after staff and students at Lakewood Public Schools were told to stay home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, after the local school district closed its buildings in response to an alleged threat made late Tuesday night, Oct. 28. In a statement posted on X, MSP officials reported they were advised that a Snapchat video was circulating involving a 40-year-old male from Holt and his 17-year-old son from Sunfield. The video allegedly depict­ ed a weapon and included statements suggesting the student might take the weapon to school and cause harm to faculty. MSP officials added that a search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence Wednesday morning, resulting in the seizure of weapons and electronic devices. A report on the incident was set to be submitted to the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office for review, MSP officials stated. And, while the sub­ jects were not taken into custody, they were reportedly cooperating with the investigation. 4 pwrr ,. . . ‘d rw^ J Sri 1*4 .:' w•i .1 ■ 1 • Continued from Page 3 1 /. > r I I A. VOTE “It doesn’t work,” Baron said, referring to the original 2005 agreement. “It doesn’t work in modem times. “(And) I don’t think we’re opposed to an agreement,” he added. “We’re opposed tojust an updated agreement.” The township’s vote was the second strike against the DDA’s compromise to limit captured tax reve­ nues, with the Ionia County Board ofCommission­ ers unanimously voting not once, but twice, to opt out of ±e DDA plan at its Oct. 28 regular meeting. The county board voted 6-0 to first opt out ofthe DDA’s original tax increment financing, or TIF, district and then voted again to opt out of a second, expanded TIF plan. To view documents on ±e DDA’s proposed de­ velopment plan and boundary adjustment, persons may visit the Village of Lake Odessa website at lakeodessa.org. t < e •z . 1 I 1 * 4 i > 4^ I • i* « > a 1 k * ■B**' ■^E7. s . *I ■Rv * . ■/ J I <' 9 4^ vftk< I I > A i X 1 Gregg Guetschow, interim manager for the Village of Lake Odessa, points to Village President Karen Banks and DDA chairperson Sarah McGarry, while addressing members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees at their regular monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 3. Photo by Dennis Mansfield t t 4 C f I ! » i I I -fl r I j J * AI * * i)l1< f; H < 1 I r 51 / r* • s I- t ( I 1* . yJ r U' r / .1 4 r } ) 1 » 4 e I f 1 9 ■ I 4 I V < i I a ♦ t 1 -*#- I •i . J t I I I I I I t * ) >I i J I: . ' f. » I I I-: 1 'M (I I 9 4 t I i I 1 I* •.1 1 I 4 y # i I I I i 1 9 , I J 1 4 1 I t I 4 i 1 . M .y-< i I I I AArilDHI^^ (|Cli«" ••t <} M 1 J«' *‘5 9I jt J krc. 1 > t J J - ’ • V« J*’ »■ ■ »• I ■ »•» 4 liMi * I f t b I . 4 'in-! “^1 J r .* 1 . f ■:'r I • ' 9 I r I .r u r Aa «L J H'( J I t .IH ► I ' _. • rf • 4 I k ?r 1 I /J I> I u • -jL Ui 1 k V? •Zit ♦r / < I J 1 1 I I »r • iLjf - 1 •J t«< I « I i «» t I I f I I ' -« -w» )1 I I 1 b • i t. J I / A I J i ' I UH • •• 4 I P 1 I I f I I 1 1 r! '**?-t ? ’J - ‘ ’ r I K— ■ I 1 » MILLAGE HOST Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 2 valued at $302,000, the county’s median, would have paid about $12.58 per month, or $151 annu­ ally. Funds would have been distributed propor­ tionately between Hastings and Delton Kellogg. Despite the ISD’s relatively low tax rate — 2.2791 mills, the lowest among intermediate school districts in neighboring counties — voters were not persuaded. Comparable ISD rates include Kalamazoo (7.2893), Calhoun (6.2057), Ionia (5.8671), and Kent (^5684) counties. In contrast, the Kent ISD, which supports Thomapple-Kellogg and many other districts, saw its own 10-year millage renewal pass easily on Tuesday. NOTHIN’ BUT A GOOD TIME for 1 to 3 p.m. There is no cost to active-duty military members and veterans attending the event. “We got a small grant to do (the stand down), so that’s how it started, and then it just blossomed from there,” Rivett said. “A stand down is kind of like a resource fair where there’s different booths where (organizations) can share their resources on how to help veterans. A lot of veterans don’t know which resources are where.” Representatives from the Barry County United Way, the Army National Guard, Clearstream Rehab & Nursing Center, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 139, the American Legion Post 45, Barry County Acts of Kind­ ness, Navy recruiters and much more will be present during Sunday’s stand down. This year, the Elks used part ofthe ENF grant, supported by several community sponsors, to fund sweatshirts for local veterans. “We tried to use our focus on things that veterans could use in the wintertime, as our season is changing,” Rivett said. “So, we chose to do sweatshirts.” Thanks to community support, the Elks were able to fund 200 sweatshirts for local veterans. “It has a saying on the front and then all the veterans’ names are on the back,” Rivett said. Supporting local veterans and promoting community isn’t anything new to the Elks. Rivett said the Elks Lodge regularly hosts quarterly breakfasts, free to veterans and active-duty military mem­ bers. She said organizers at first thought to combine the but the event regular breakfast wi± the stand down grew from ±ere. “Wejust kind ofcombined them, and then it kept grow­ ing,” she said. “We added a lunch, a veterans’ ceremony at 1 o’clock, and then we added music in the afternoon as well.” Redbird and Colleen Acker will be at the event, per­ forming live music. Organizers say there will be plenty of giveaways, as well. Rivett commended the community for coming together to support veterans. “The community collaboration — it isn’t just the Elks. It was the Elks starting iL but the community has really come together to make the event super successful.” The event is open to the public. I ' / I ' 1 1 1 ) ; »i I * ■ ♦ J 1 V / b f H I I k’ < ‘ / •'. JV /b H! J r ' > I. I ajt**'- i ' • i ,’.V r i 1 > , • "Tfdf ’.' I w J 1 I I i '■K ?* V f '- { 9 V t *• J ' ’ I. 5 i* 111 -k- *► I 1 I I I I '1 * Hr’’. ftt-J J “ jeij 1 9 •V I f ■ * M ■ y **3 I ' •i s ■ Ilf? 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Thomas 10th St. in Martin. Office hours are Albert open to district residents to talk about issues related to state government or to request assis­ tance with a state issue. Priority will be given to constituents seeking to discuss issues that require privacy. No appointment is necessary, but space may be limited at some locations. Local office hours in other parts of the 18th Senate District will be scheduled at a later date. The 18th District includes Barry County and portions of Allegan. Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia counties. Residents unable to attend office hours may contact Albert’s Senate office via email at SenTAIbert@senate.michigan.gov, by calling 517-373^1734 or toll-free at 855-347-8018. Visit Albert's website at SenatorThomasAlbert.com for more information. ♦ *<U I Sen. Albert hosting Hastings office hours on Friday ♦ r CL r*- '•ACV. i Concert to provide tribute to legendary performers Patrons of the Hastings Performing Arts Center should get ready to rock during a high-energy tribute to two of the greatest piano-rock icons of all time, Billy Joel and Elton John, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7. Audiences will be treated to a dynamic, two-act performance, with the first half celebrating the music of Billy Joel and the second half honor­ ing Elton John, all delivered by Colte Julian. Julian, who has appeared as Jerry Lee Lewis in the national tour of s Million Dollar Quartet, performs in full costume and character, bringing the charisma and showmanship of the two legendary artists to life. “Colte Julian’s charismatic presence and incredible talent make this show unforgettable,” said Carol Svihl, HPAC administrative assistant. “His music connects with so many people, and audiences will feel every note.” The Nov. 7 concert is produced by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thomapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. Tickets are $10-15 and may be pur­ chased online at hastings.ludus.com orby calling 269-818-2492. The lobby and box office at the HPAC, located on West South Street in Hastings, will open at 6 p.m. the night of the show, with the audito­ rium doors set to open at 6:30 p.m. — DA/ r I c. T • » ( I j ■^.F- 'r Civility makes life better for all 1 I , ’K’' ' I 0 I) * It »r i ae r » I', ■ 11 t* / - ; • “ 7 Ji 1 ' .v'-» _ ,4 •» <•’ i Z..< # t J.I .u 'y" V11 mj; f I Ilf' <- •t f ' •r 7' * ! I I i < *' f u I Hr i -<* 1-^ H 'p .1' 1 r . : U 4 > -! J 1 ! 1'; 1 • .a 4 1 [ f A X . f I 11 .r » r J t I f ??< /T’’ I ( ! r 3.'I II I 4..; Wr. //’. ■-'I'- sxijg T I r ?i' i I HI X.UI I I "S' I 4 .f * . .. c ? ! I fi t r*' A r I It » I ?a} •1 * J . Li *1 (Z;'. I ■ 51^ I 4 I <J ■ J _L^ ’ f ( 4 I lei ; I I c / < J ) ( -8-^ 1 Ai I I I I i iC I r ■t“ I'f .til rt u I I I I I I A J fi I 4 FA’S* I 1 4 if .» tL e I I 1 1 i Dear Editor, In the Oct. 23 Banner, Michigan Senator Thomas Albert stated, “There are some positives in this new budget, and I am thankful that it was adopted in a way that avoided disruption in state services.” I am thankful, too. Responsible legislators ensure that government services are available to constituents, uninterrupted by politics. In an earlier Banner, Michigan Representative Gina Johnsen, refer­ ring to the new budget, said, “This compromise was not everything we wanted, but it delivers real wins for Michigan families and small business­ es.” When Michigan Republican legis­ lators can use words like compromise and recognize they are elected to serve the people, not their party, there is hope for statesmanship. The tone of the No Kings Rally, where I listened and marched, had no hatred or anger from either marchers or counter-protesters. It was a group of people marching as Americans, with fellow Americans, exercising their right as Americans to peaceably protest. The most inflammatory chant? “Trump must go.” Civility in our elected officials and toward our neighbors makes a better life for all of us. Barbara St John Hastings * ♦ f » 4 i f r r ? t 5 1 I * Thursday, November 6, 2025 I 1 I ♦ Rep. Johnsen holding local office hours on Saturday State Representative Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) this week announced that she will host in-district office hours on Saturday, Nov, 8, to meet with residents and discuss state and local issues that Sen. Thomas matter to her Albert constituents.' Constituents are encouraged to stop by either location at their convenience: • 9-10:30 a.m. at SoZo Coffee Roasting & MicroBakery, 576 North State Street, Ionia, MI 48846. • Noon-1:30 p.m. at The Old Theater, 315 West Main Street, Lowell, MI 49331. “These office hours are an opportunity for open and direct conversation,” said Rep. Johnsen. “I look forward to hear­ ing from residents about their ideas, concerns, and priorities for our district and our state.” No appointment is necessary to attend. Residents who are unable to join in person may contact Rep. Johnsen’s office by phone or email for assistance with state-related matters. Johnsen’s office can be reached at 517-373-1796, or by emailing GinaJohnsen@house.mi.gov. — MM CLASSIFIEDS BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 Heather Ann Woodhams, born TREE SERVICE at Corewell Health Pennock on September 25, 2025 to Charlotte Woodhams and Victor Woodhams of buying WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-8187793. Delton. ***** Jersey Lou Dull, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 26, 2025 to Alysha Hoffman and Terry Dull of Hastings. WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. Family owned and operated. Grace Hause, born at Corewell Health Pennock on September 28, 2025 to Lindsey Spurlock and Cody Hause of Bellevue. ***** SNAP Continued from Page 1 Ty Harn, born at Corewell Health future,” Forbes said in the announce­ ment. “Our goal is to support the amazing programs that are already happening around Barry County as they see an influx in requests for assistance.” Eligible food pantries can apply for grants of up to $10,000, available until SNAP benefits are restored. Funds will be distributed as reimbursements upon submission of receipts and may only be used for food purchases. To qualify, organizations must: — Have IRS-recognized nonprofit status — Have operated for at least one year — Serve Barry County residents — Be enrolled (or agree to enroll) in the 211 information system — Report household demographic data for those served Forbes expressed gratitude for the foundation’s partnership and the com munity’s ongoing cooperation. “We are so thankful for the part­ nership with the Barry Community Foundation, especially during times of need like this,” she said. “Both organizations have local boards who recognize the needs of our community and continue to do what is best for all in Barry County. We could not do this work without everyone involved and certainly not without the local food pantries, initiatives, community meals and food programming happening across our county. Thank you to all involved.” Questions or applications for fund­ ing can be directed to Forbes at 269945-4010. Donations to the fund can be made by mail or dropped off at the Barry County United Way office, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Contributions are also accepted via Venmo at @barrycountyunitedway231. Outside of organizations, some residents are stepping up to address potential gaps in assistance. Hastings resident Cloe Oliver decid­ ed to take matters » into her own hands by organizing a “porch pantry” at her Green Street home, a grassroots effort fueled by community donations. “It really just started with anger over the withholding of federal food assistance and a Facebook post,” Oliver said. “I knew SNAP benefits were being paused on November 1, and I knew that was going to hit some families hard. I’m solidly in the lower-middle class range myself, but I figured I could help as much as I was able. A few groceries, a hot meal, something.” Oliver planned nine easy meals and created a sign-up list. What began as Pennock on October 9, 2025 to Rose Lambert and Christopher Harn of Hastings. itititicif Ellie Jade Chilton, born at Corewell Health Pennock on October 10, 2025 to Emilie Chilton and Hunter Chilton of Hickory Corners. ***** Daniel Hause, born at Corewell Health Pennock on October 13, 2025 to Allera Keller and David Hause of Battle Creek. ***** Colton John Cochran, born at Corewell Health Pennock on October 19, 2025 to Sarah Ogden and Riley Cochran of Delton. ***** Robert Dean Shepherd, born at Corewell Health Pennock on October 20, 2025 to Cooper Stonehouse and Jackson Shepherd of Hastings. «* Alumni board sets date for 2026 banquet Members of the Hastings High School Alumni Association board recently announced that the associ­ ation will host its annual banquet to be held on Aug. 29, 2026. The year’s banquet will be the 139th annual celebration of the grad­ uates of Hastings High School. According to the announcement, each year classes are honored in fiveyear increments based on graduation anniversary dates. Alumni of five years to 75 years will be honored. The HHSA board is seeking repre­ sentatives from the classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001. The banquet next fall will be the 50th reunion for the class of 1976 and this class normally participates in the planning and at the annual banquet. HHSA officials stated the 2026 banquet is still in the early stages of planning, and the board is seeking the help and input of all class representa­ tives. Class representatives from each honored year are encouraged to con­ tact Merry Ossenheimer, the current HHSA president, by calling 269-9488363 for additional information. For more details about the HHSA, persons may also visit the asso­ ciation’s Face at “Hastings High School Alumni Association Hastings Michigan” or the Hastings High School website, hasskl2.org. — DM LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. Letters should refer to an article that has appeared within this publication or ary sister View Newspaper Grcup publication in the last 14 days or refer to a local event that has taken place in the last 30 days. All writers must provide their full name, home address and phone number. All let.ers must be original and are subject to editing for clarity and liability. Letters may not exceed 250 words and writers may not submit more than one letter per 30-day period. View Newspaper Group reserves the right to withhold publication of any letter. Election-related letters are limited to 150 words and endorsements are limited to no more than three per candidate, per election cycle. View Newspaper Group will not publish letters from candidates for elective office or their campaigns, form letters or letters sent to other publications. Election-related letters will not be published in the final two weeks before Election Day. t I Blood drive set for Nov: 11 Versiti-Blood Center of Michigan is partnering with local churches to host a blood drive at Holy Family Catholic Parish on Kraft Avenue in Caledonia on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. According to organizers, the goal for the upcoming blood drive is 55 pints. The blood drive is open to the public and anyone 17 or older is eligible to donate blood. Persons 16 years of age are also eligible to donate with paren­ tal permission. If interested in donating blood, per­ sons may sign up online at versiti.org/ ccc or call chairperson Char Mello at 616-901-2803. Persons interested in donating blood are encouraged to make an appoint­ ment is preferred, though walk-ins are welcome as schedule allows. DM a modest attempt to help a few fam­ ilies quickly grew into a porch full of donations. Within a week, she had collected enough to assemble 73 meal kits, along with hygiene products, baby food, and formula. I’ve been restocking it as people take things,” she said. “My helpers and I also took nearly 40 meal kits and other supplies down to The Shack in Delton this last weekend, and I will continue to supply them as long as I am able. If s never been about handouts. It’s about neighbors taking care of each other, doing what we can, where we are, with what we’ve got. If people in power won’t take care of our communities, then we’ll do it ourselves.” (ST) HASTINGS PENFONMING APTS CENTER Professional Events Billy to Elton | Saturday, 11/08/2517'oo pin Christmas with John Berry | Friday, 12/05/2517:00 pm GRS: Home for the Holidays | Wednesday, 12/10/2517^00 pm Tim Zimmerman/King's Brass | Friday, 12/19/2517:00 pm Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 Other Events 6th Grade Band Concert | Thursday, 11/06/2517:00 pm HS Fall Play | Friday, 11/21/2517:00 pm & Saturday, 11/22/25 :oo pm 7:00 pm HHS Collage Concert 1 Thursday, 12/04/202517:00 pm Jazzy Christmas HHS & TJO | Monday, 12/8/202517:00 pm Hastings Middle School Bands Holiday Concert | Tuesday, 12/09/25 7:00 pm Hastinigs Middle School Choirs Holiday Concert | Thursday, 12/11/2517:00 pni St. Rose Christmas Musical | Friday, 12/12/2516:30 pm Thomapple Wind Band & Lakewood Area Choral Society Christmas Concert I Sunday, 12/14/2517:00 pm 9 �■1* -IMI" 6 r J Thursday, November 6, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW * iri*/-'" Group wv/w.HastingsBanner.com 1 1 nx I r B 4 J OBITUARIES •> ? > I r I i I* > I 1 I sfP*" 1 r 9 1 • I f /■ r Ir « r I It A— 4 ^4 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM « r . i ''I .... I Ik I < Jewel Helton Eckstrom Jewel Helton Eckstrom, of Naples, FL, formerly Louisville, KY and Lake Odessa, Ml, died peacefully on October 29, 2025. Born in Louisville, she carried a a lifelong love of learning and community. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Louisville in 1953. In 1955, she married William (Bill) Eckstrom. Jewel loved teaching children for 20 years. She and Bill established the William and Jewel Eckstrom Future Teacher Scholarship in 1987 to encourage outstanding, young people to become classroom teachers. A devoted community leader, Jewel was active in Delta Kappa Gamma, P.E.O., and the Chi Omega Alumni Association. She served as a charter member of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and held leadership roles in the Lake Odessa Women’s Club, Lake Odessa Study Club, Pennock Hospital Guild #20 and was a member of the Woodland Women's Study _______ r Club. She and Bill have been members of the Central United Methodist Church for 69 years. Jewel retired from teaching f in 1991. She and Bill split J time between Michigan and Naples until making Naples ■i their permanent home. She .4 ■ enjoyed reading, genealogy, golf. i '1 watercolor painting, the arts, and travel. She is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Eckstrom; four children, Jeff Eckstrom (Becky), Lisa Vanderlinden (Ron), Suzanne Dailey (Dan), and Tom Eckstrom (Lynda), seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Jewel's warmth and dedication will be deeply missed. A celebration of Jewel's life is being planned. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts; condolences may be sent to: jeweleckst@aol.com or 7900 Arlington Circle #507, Naples, FL 43113. Y •i ♦ v» ASK DR. UNIVERSE Cats always land on their feet How do cats climb? Jake, 7, Wis. Deal' Jake, Sometimes, when Tm working on a tricky question, I scale the tree outside my office. It helps me focus. I asked my friend Steve Lampa how cats like me do that. He teaches small animal anatomy in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University; He told me it’s all about a beefy back­ side and razor-sharp claws. ‘Tirst cats jump and propel them­ selves with their rump and hind limbs,” Lampa said. “Then they anchor with their claws—which are like grappling hooks. Domestic cats actually have sharper claws than their wild counter­ parts.” The jumping part of tlie climb involves powerful muscles, especially die largest rump muscle called the glu­ teus medius. It also relies on strong legs and joints. A cat’s hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint-just like youi's. It moves in differ­ ent directions. Its knee joint, also called the stifle, is a hinge joint—also like yours. It moves back and forth. But you don’t have sharp, retractable claws on die ends of your fingers. Neither do dogs. Their claws poke out all the time. That’s why diey tippy-tap on the floor when they walk. That scratching and tapping dulls their claws. That’s OK because wild dogs hunt together. Their big weapon is teamwork. Cats hunt alone. Keeping their claws tucked inside die paw makes them quieter and stealthier. Plus, it protects those claws and keeps them super sharp. When a cat wants to extend its claws, it uses connective tissues—tendons and ligaments—to push them out That claw is perfect for sinking into prey—or into a tree as they shimmy up. Coming down is a lot harder. “They can’t use their claws going down,” Lampa said. “A lot of times, you see them basically running down so they don’t roll. But they have this ability to right their body, which is a very odd thing.” A cat climbing down uses its flexible spine and long tail for balance. And then there’s that righting reflex. It’s why people say a cat always lands on its feet. A falling cat uses its senses and brain to figure out where it is in space. Then it twists its 1»I«T«iy. The top half rotates one way, and the bottom half goes the o±er way—while the cat pulls in its front paws. That makes its head and chest turn faster than its hind end. At just the right time, it stretches out those front paws and tucks the back ones to quickly turn its rump. That’s how a cat sticks the landing. Physicists call that “reducing the moment of inertia” and “conserving angular momentum.” Sharp, retractable claws, strong mus­ cles and joints, and flexibility are all adaptations. They help cats climb to survey for food or danger. ' I guess being feline has its ups and downs. — Dr. Universe Thomas LaVerne (Tom) Johnson Thomas LaVerne (Tom) Johnson, CPA. age 84, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, in Hastings, Ml. A devoted husband, father, grandfather. great-grandfather, and respected community leader, Tom’s life was marked by perseverance, service, and a deep commitment to others. Born on March 24,1941, in Muskegon, Ml, Tom’s humble beginnings shaped his resilient character. From picking strawberries, to selling frozen treats to setting bowling pins, he worked from age 10 on for a better life. At the age of 17, he left home and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served for four years in the Pacific Basin, earning his GED and completing his service as a Corpsman. “The Navy saved my life,” he often said—a testament to how those formative years instilled in him a sense of discipline and purpose. After completing his military service and utilizing the Gl Bill, Tom pursued higher education with unwavering determination. While raising a young son and working multiple full-time jobs in Muskegon, he started classes at Muskegon Business College. Moving into married housing, he earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration and after which a Master's of Business Administration in 1970 from Western Michigan University. His journey after leaving home at 17 to becoming a Certified Public Accountant is a powerful example of grit and self-reliance. Tom began his professional career working for accounting firms in Detroit and Grand Rapids before settling in Hastings in 1971. Here, he founded his own accounting firm in 1976 and quickly became a trusted advisor to t individuals and businesses throughout 1 the region. Known for his integrity and dedication to his clients, Tom built lasting relationships that extended far beyond balance sheets. A passionate advocate for community development and youth advancement. Tom was an active member of the Hastings Rotary Club since 1971, receiving the Red Rose in 2013. Reserved as program chair for many years and took great pride in bringing engaging speakers to meetings—an endeavor that reflected both his curiosity and commitment to civic enrichment. Rotarians knew that he never left a meeting without asking the speaker at least one probing question. Tom was also a generous philanthropist who supported numerous local causes. His giving focused especially on children's education and opportunities for advancement—values rooted deeply in his own life story. Above all else, Tom cherished his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kaye (nee Widmayer); his sons. Dr. Marc Johnson (Angela nee Weller) and Bradley Johnson, CPA (Tammy Snook); six grandchildren; and four great­ grandchildren. Affectionately known as “Papa Tom,” he held a special place in the hearts of his grandchildren and extended family members including the McKay family. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sister as well as his daughter-in-law, Karin Johnson (nee Gibson). In lieu of a memorial service, anybody who would like to pay their respects should do so at the Rotary Trees of Remembrance memorial site at Charlton Park. “Anytime you need to talk, just come talk to the trees, I'm a good listener”, he stated. Memorial donations can be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) Brad & Karin Johnson scholarship fund at 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Tom Johnson leaves behind not only a legacy of professional excellence but also one of compassion, generosity, and unwavering devotion to family and community. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him and inspiration to all who hear his story. 1 ■ SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd, & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry'. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathv Smith. Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for i Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Sunday Morning Stoetzel. Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. information. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street, Worship COMMUNITY BAPTIST 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday contact Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:15 a.m. www.cbchastings.org . w, PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the church and these local businesses: FlOXfOb' nHAsniws ^roOwdB 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 BMlhw1Mb«fir4aK« 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I I f/n jtJWW rj 8; 530,;^ , t b b a :r?:i 8 J' 1 ' Hi I * 4 r' '’if' , if 1! ■* I I 1 r 1 - I* I * »tu8 1 r if > •? J ! 11 J nfi ■ n i in:no inn ii. I p,'' I T-H j’ 9 '91 th is M j i )I ’'HiQS'i fi fu if I b u I* I I !8f^ J 9 I / • «.vSTtie^ r i ’ i f i 8U-::r MS,.,- ' < Ban' n A * IP I «l . ' 1l> ft 1 1 * ti • r .1 ’ ’ Sfli I- s’XI r - •r * •I ■• ; r|-| f " I. in- • (• V V wI . J < "W . . ♦ I. ' t bi . 1 ennob I I* I if. 1 t1 48 fr« I ' I I I / fti- i .;5rt« f I '.0 11 J.inirf ’> ' ' n’ ^ GS ■ l|: Ml ’3. f 4 bnr 23 JSwmt ' 4n '-J J’-: r^r 9 r i I 1^1: 9! & . ! I I • iJ> It 1 kl I. » ! 3?i . VfiklH-Htr ti ./’ 1.1 ri > □ 00 r lahOfUBTI SOfifiTrirrT 0 rr I nt ■e- ^tlSfi’fOyOTliW.'V' , JX) g (P'l .23’T I ■> ♦ 7 T I in' .4 •1 ‘i ■»« ibHOCOT , < / it Mflif vr. J Pf jM ? 1* I! boor Il Pt OH* 2UL. V -- 4 «h A * r . > WBIC I jti J ‘f I! ihi iiliL 1 r II J: u* < * » -1® tJBSi III /T? . Ji 4 t I 1 1 . f}f * Tt i -IC V I I S 'T —-r ! u flp * * 5« VY/rroffl' •* ’4- K T t f '-1 WIKI -b ' ' , 'fO I i • i ! f'b I s/ nji risU 4 ♦*»••• rI 4 p 1 I * ri V J HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY r SCHEDULE No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, Nov. 6 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1948 film starring Joan Fontaine and Louis Jordan, 5 p.m. Based on the novella “A Letter from an Unknown Woman" (1922) by Stefan Zweig, a pianist is about to flee from a duel before receiving a letter from a woman he cannot remember who may hold the key to his downfall. Friday, Nov. 7 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 - Sensory Hour (grades K-5), 10 a.m.; Sensory Hour (grades 6-12), 11 a.m.; Sensory Hour I •atecauc: i- I A (adults), noon. Monday, Nov. 10 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Baby Caf6,10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Make Your Own Lip Balm, 3:30 p.m.; chess club, 5 p.m.; Lift Every Voice Book Club discusses "Looking for Your Lost Bird" by Yvette Melanson, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Holiday Fused Glass Class (registration and supply fee required), 6 p.m. More information about these and other events is avaiiabie by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ilii i '.«4i 9 FL'J Ui -I ' Hr 4 -.i » 4 •a n ' •9 w<'‘. ► ^>4 As vas * E«!. % 1 L J k>... f lA I * r. ««* P’ * A f ii ef I If > - 11 Ji ’Ort 4 r I’ 'J p r.*- •M¥’Z •*' 'eruW./i ' h'' ;n i AU/ I I • ♦•* ♦ H♦ > • * f • tUH . c ■ ' t s * * l.r ^Jr , i «! = - t ait. *. i J ’? A V I i ■ « ____ '__ AS ** «. a< 'U>« * PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 1. I I k I /1 M, J 4 » 'I'n^'-srC it T W« 4 4 1 i I I i 9 1 - ’) ’’•V, '’lli 1^* - NOV. 6-13 y* Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ 5s I- - ?ss 8 ''IWL * ' Hfsi. <Vha 11^ «Sa'■'hl I t you follow their tracks? Whose Track is That? is free and self-guided on the green trail. Thursday, Nov. 6 — Playdates in the Play Space (ages 6 and under with an adult), 10-11 a.m. Every season is outdoor season. Bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more. This program is designed for children and their accompanying caregivers. Please plan to attend and engage with your child in this program. Parents are asked to register their children for the free program online. Sunday, Nov. 9 — Holiday Gift Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 25 local artists will have a range of items for sale, and Institute members will receive 15% off their purchases in the gift shop. Admission to the Gift Show is free and open to the public. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. *rr S *“ . Oct. 1-Jan. 31 — Chelsea Bivens' art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Nov. 1-30 — Nov. Storybook Walk: “Forest Bright, Forest Night” by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. Many animals call the forest their home, but how do they learn to coexist? Some animals are awake during the day, and some are nocturnal. Compare these two groups of animals that live amongst the trees. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Nov. 3-Jan. 1 — Whose Track is That? Check out the tracks of the Institute's most frequent visitors. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can * A Lr- HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “We Exist To Be An Expression WWW, gmail.com. Website: hastingsfreemethodisLcom. Pastor tt • d 1I J a.m. Sunday. J f ...at the church ofyour choiceWeekly schedules ofHastings area churches availablefor your convenience,.. Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfinc@ «now+,.; jnrr r fcni^flau— Worship Together HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship —b — — ___ lour ioh I Do yon have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an entail to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 I F I ------- « 1 * T d. I 1 I .Bw <>e I u.. ■ L.- . I* * 4 1 k t , A A ^ ■Wk- p*. * L - r “iv -I I !! 1 I n I B * ■ . ■ '>^1 •• lU'i E ailF. V! 1 ■ It -fl J w i«rr9T '' te- <fc * * I .^ilrci' ? I iI I I f i > J J.-, * ^1 f' --ii - w5 S Wti’^ 5 i M .nitg ■■ I tj'.ail “ ...MS X t J T :• L I ( '.‘Wt' I I 1 rtt Kitt •t b I 10‘ I!' * I) • —I m u --1 A ft it * I ) 1 A -t I' K ' -,|£IIQn cUt 1. 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FI '‘ A . t 1 j * I 1 i 14 n 1 -4 *n s J I SF*^ 'I ■r I fclii < i I -ft 9 « 1 ■J I 9 k • rw < it V I t f * 4 A r*- -1 r J d 9 4 ii'T 2» r 't ■F r I k I r^Ss 1 It 9 r •j" *i! !• 91 J V■ ** ' -fcA At the turn of the 20th century, Hastings' State Street was still a zig-zagging dirt path cut through stumps and brush, topped only with a thin layer of coarse gravel. Courtesy photos > spared. On North Church Street, just north of State Street between the Miller Real Estate office and the theater mall, a short block was preserved. Today, it serves as the last tangible link to Hastings’ great brick-paving project of 1907. Visitors walking there can still feel the uneven sturdiness of the original surface, much as their grandparents and great-grand­ parents once did. The plaque reads: “This block of brick paving is the only extant portion of Hastings’ first major street improvement project, completed in 1907 as the result of the ini­ tiative of Dr. George W. Lowery, elected mayor in 1906. The fine condition of this surface after seven decades of constant usage testifies to the excellent workmanship of the craftsmen responsible for its . construction.” THE 2024 STREETSCAPE Six decades after the switch to tarmac, Slate Street j has once again been transformed—this time not sim- . ply as a roadway, but as a full-fledged community | space. The 2024 improvement project, with its $3.5 million price tag, represents a collaboration of civic institutions and a shared vision for downtown. The modem streetscape offers much more than a driving surface. Fireplaces invite visitors to pause even on cool evenings. Flower beds, pots and hanging baskets provide bursts of color in eveiy season. Shade sails make summer afternoons more comfortable, while pedestals for public art turn the street into an open-air gallery. Outdoor dining areas encourage shoppers to linger, adding vitality to the mix of retail and restaurants that line the block. In every sense, the new design seeks to blend beau­ ty with function, honoring the role of Slate Street not just as a means of passage, but as the living heart of Hastings. A CENTURY OF CONTINUITY From dust and mud to brick, from tarmac to meterfree parking, and now to flower-strewn promenades, State Street has mirrored the growth of Hastings itself. Each transformation has reflected the needs of the time: durability in 1907, efficiency in 1962, accessibility in 1986 and community in 2024. What endures is the recognition that the central street of Hastings must always be more than a stretch of pavement. It is a stage for parades, a marketplace for merchants, a gathering place for neighbors and a symbol of civic pride. The recent improvements are but the latest chapter in a story that began with stumps and brush and has carried Hastings into a new century of downtown life. And if history teaches anything, it is that every investment in State Street—whether brick, tarmac or today’s carefully designed streetscape—has left Hastings stronger, more welcoming and better pre­ pared for the future. Sources: “History of Hastings on the Thornapple. Paul Moore (2018): “City of Hastings 1871-197 h pg 28. David Miller is a moderator for the “Hastings Histofy ” Facebook group. 4 »• sr X :r^- J b » *5 M • FT y • if : .< • 4 • ri*? e i^X ~ ._w» ™ l’ T ^4 S <• /• a_____ *»% fl ♦ <• ♦ I rW* JW)„. Hastings undertook its first major street improvement project in 1907 — the conversion of State Street into a brick roadway. grew accustomed to the distinctive sound of wheels and footsteps on brick, a sound that gave State Street its own rhythm. The brickwork required maintenance, of course. Bricks loosened over time and needed reselling, and uneven surfaces had to be patched. But on the whole, the durability of the brick far surpassed, expectations. By the mid-20th century, Hastings could boast that its downtowm had a roadbed built to last, thanks to the foresight of earlier leaders. Still, the postwar years brought new challeng­ es. Automobiles had become dominant, and with them came demands for smoother, quieter and faster roads. Bricks, though sturdy, created a rough­ er ride for cars compared to asphalt or concrete. Maintenance costs began to weigh on city budgets, and by the 1950s, civic leaders debated whether modernization required bidding farewell to the bricks that had served so faithfully. 1962: THE TRANSITION TO TARMAC rhe decision came in 1962, when the city removed the bricks from State Street and replaced them with modern tarmac. To some, it was a practical improve­ ment—easier on cars, easier to maintain and reflec­ tive of the streamlined look of the era. To others, it marked the loss of a defining feature of Hastings’ downtown character. Photographs from the time show the transition in progress: workers prying up bricks, trucks hauling them away and smooth asphalt being poured in their place. For residents who had grown up with the sound and feel of brick beneath their feet, it was the end of an era. Only one small stretch of original brick paving was k J t» M r' c ii' Msr iritr ▼ « R “ tf 5 r- 1 4 1 J □ I 4 >- -•iTC I •> Hastings’ Stale Street between Boltwood and Broadway hasn’t always been knowm for its pres­ ent-day amenities—fireplaces, outdoor dining areas. new flower beds, hanging baskets, shade sails and pedestals designed for public art. The current street­ scape, completed in 2024 at a cost of S3.5 million, stands as the product of collaboration betw een the Downtown Development Authority, the City Planning Commission, and the City' Council. It rep­ resents a recommitment to making the very heart of our city a place to gather, linger and enjoy. As this week’s “Turning Back the Pages’* will show, today’s revitalization continues a long tradi­ tion of shaping and reshaping Slate Street—the focal point of Hastings life for more than a century. A RUGGED ROADWAY At the turn of the 20th century , State Street was already recognized as the “focal point for commu­ nity activities,” yet in practice, it was still closer to a pioneer trail than a modem roadway. A visitor in 1907 would have found a zig-zagging dirt path cut through stumps and brush, topped only with a thin layer of coarse gravel. Conditions depended entirely on the weaker. On dry days, dust rose in thick clouds, coating store­ fronts and choking passersby. Merchants found it a constant nuisance, as goods on display quickly gath­ ered grime. When the rains came, the street fared no better. Waler pooled in low spots, horses slogged through muddy trenches and wagons cut deep ruts across the surface. On particularly busy days, the combination of dust, grit, and smoke from horses and wagons produced what residents bluntly described as “air pollution.” Early city leaders tried to manage the problem. During hot weather, sprinkler wagons were sent out to spray the street in an effort to keep the dust down. The idea was sound, but the solution proved fleeting; within hours, the street dried, and the dust clouds returned. Residents sometimes look matters into their own hands. It was common to see homeowners tossing buckets of water across the roadway in front of their property, hoping to provide a temporary respite. THE ASHES EXPERIMENT OF 1885 One particularly embarrassing attempt at improv- , ing the dust problem occurred in 1885, when aiderman Alien Jones proposed a novel solution. Convinced that spent wood ashes—referred to local­ ly as “ashtray refuse”—would bind the loose dirt and reduce dust, Jones arranged to have the ashes spread the full length of State Street. At first, the experiment may have looked promis­ ing. But after several heavy rains, the ashes turned into a gray, slimy mess that clung to boots, wagon wheels and horse hooves alike. The situation quickly went from inconvenient to intolerable. Merchants complained, residents fumed, and the council was forced to reverse course. The ashes were scraped away, and gravel was once again spread over the surface. THE 1907 BRICK PAVING The answer finally came in 1907, when Hastings undertook its first major street improvement project: the conversion of Stale Street into a brick road­ way. The effort was spearheaded by Dr. George W. Lowery, a local physician elected mayor in 1906. Lowery recognized both the practical and symbolic importance of giving Hastings a modem, durable downtown thoroughfare. Laying brick was no small task. The process involved grading the street bed, setting a sand base, and then carefully fitting heavy paving bricks by hand, each one locked into place by craftsmen whose work would stand the test of time. For down­ town Hastings, it was nothing short of transfomiationai. Tlie project brought with it a sense of civic pride. Hastings merchants could now welcome customers without apology for the conditions underfoot, and residents found the downtown area more pleasant to visit. The brick paving was a visible marker of progress. SEVEN DECADES OF SERVICE For more than 50 years, brick defined the look and feel of downtown Hastings. The surface endured constant traffic- -horse-drawn wagons at first, then increasingly automobiles and delivery trucks—yet it held up remarkably well. Generations of residents > f if T-.' w « iT S - A V •> % »* 1-P DAVID W. 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IT ! t s‘ t I 1; �* * F VIEW 8 ko SPORTS 7^^,-Group I I ia a t BANNER THE HAST' 4 * TA WWW HasHngsBanner com li t i 'f L. J # H n'' / IF I n* r r * */ - J ■ Ifr'.} L s' e •V W" a' t t I'if y • fc-. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM on December 04, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Stevie J. Foreman, a single man Original Mortgagee: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture Date of mortgage: May 31, 2018 Recorded on June 07, 2018, Recording Instrument # 2018-005554. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven and 72/100 Dollars ($133,52772) Mortgaged premises: LAND SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, A PARCEL IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 10 CHAINS 56 LINKS NORTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 80,04 FEET; THENCE WEST 12 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 80.04 FEET: THENCE EAST 12 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 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ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 25-012209 (11-06)(11-27) > 1 A 5 Ji Hastings closed the 2025 regular sca.son with a win and opened the 2025 posisea.son with a win. 'Fhc Saxons defeated Allegan in the opening round of the MHSAA Division 2 Slate Tournament for the second year in a row by outscoring the Tigers in four seis in the district opener hosted by Wayland Union High School Monday, Hastings won by the scores of 25-21, 20-25, 2523,25-18. l( was a big night for several of our players. We had a number of long rallies that had me a bit concerned at times; how­ ever, the team really rallied and displayed an oulstandingamountofeffort,” Hastings first-year head coach Alexis Mast said. Senior libero Josalyn Russell had a big night with 35 digs and five assists. Mast said mak ing quick adjustments to picking up lips off the block has been something the team overall had struggled with this fall, even lolhepointofwanlinglolimillhe block to avoid any late misdirection. But Russell was locked in Monday according to her coach picking up numerous tips inside the ten-foot-line. Junior Bella Friddle had 11 kills and junior Gabby Juskewicz added ten. Senior Olivia Friddle had seven kills. Having those three locked in was a huge part ofour success,” Mast said. “The offense was anchored by junior [setter] Hannah Sorenson, whose hustle kept us in rhythm despite a number of oul-ofsystem passes.” Sorenson had 20 assists and added five kills herself. Hastings was set to face Otsego in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinals back at Wayland Wednesday evening. Lakewood and Hopkins were set to meet in the second semifinal ofthe day Wednes­ day, after the Hopkins girls bested the ’dtstrici hosts from Wayland in theiropener Monday. The district final is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. The Saxons closed the regular season A \ Thursdoy, November 6, 2025 Saxons win their way into District Semifinals f t ? J EV > F tv Z 9 V Ml f fj I 0^' « 1 3^-' J i rv. 1 • & i 1 i V g >• F *A X * /z. J •» I f I I - > I >.■< < •5=' '« K r 1 » I > 5 > fl L J I f 1 ( V J t V # r 4 i *• I ' i » ► f " Jr< / H' I iT' ■ll ,. > I The Saxons' Josalyn Russell, Bella Friddle, Riley Gurtowsky, Hannah Sorenson and Gabby Juskewicz celebrate a powerful kill by Friddle during their win over the Portland St. Patrick girls at their quad at Hastings High School Thursday, Oct. 30 Photos by Brett Bremer I f • c* r * I really saw her team’s potential fulfilled in strong sets with Marshall and Harper Creek, but the squad couldn't find the consistently strong play it needed to knock off'a conference foe. The Saxon head coach is looking for­ ward to continuing to help the Hastings girls shift their culture and to expect more even in a tough 1-8 slate. That goes for all the Saxons, not just the volleyball players, she said. 1 have a handful of players that have really shown up in the past couple weeks,” p Mast said at the end of the quad. “Kyla [Brown] is a good example. She gels really frustrated wi± herself, and she gets frustrated when she is sacrificing her I•Xiiy for balls and we don’t get them back over, but once somebody starts doing that its a sign the buy-in is there. We see great moments. We see flashes of this amazing team. I wish they would believe, and believe like I believe that they can do that every time.” Russell got after it on Thursday too, and it carried into Monday. r 4 i J i ' < • <:1 r- s I J 1) • > ?11 with a quad al home. They were downed 25-19,23-25,25-18by Belding and 25-13, 25-17 by Ionia before closing the evening with a 25-12, 25-20 win over Portland St Patrick. Even though they were the mosl lopsided scores of the night, the Saxons played well in the loss to Ionia too. Mast said that win over the Shamrocks was a much needed confidence boost. The Saxons went throughout the lnterstale-8 Athletic Conference season this fall with­ out earning a conference victoiy . There were moments where the Saxon coach •I 1 t il«» 4«4 :j:4' .I*' d z. - T* 14 k 9^ X' 4 < tfiJt A ‘ : R .H —4 frfj 4 k**' . »■* 8^ «»n t i ;-•* r wu ffG f. • t* w , ..<4 1 ti 4 m tii v/'J ’ • ? ’ 9*' ox V.LVJ> r 9^' ' * r I ’Tv' ' Is'i I fc-t ’ mai W •** M PH) 1 . € I I 4 A* ' f t L Vikings avenge one loss at league tourney, but Ionia wins 1 p *. % VA-* r.? * v> :tSi3‘ r-cj ji f Brett Bremer Sports Editor In a season full of hills and valleys, with more valleys than the Vikings are used to, Saturday, Oct. 25, was a good day for the Lakewood varsity volleyball team to be at its best The Lakewood girls had their string of 22 straight conference championships officially snapped by the Ionia Bulldogs at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Tournament at Lakewood High School. The Vikings opened the day with a win over over Eaton Rapids, gave the league champions from Ionia a battle in the semi­ finals and then avenged an earlier loss to Portland in the match for third al the con­ ference tournament. Lakewood pulled out a 28-26 win in the first set against Portland and then took set two 25-10. Viking senior setter Emma Duffy had nine assists, eight digs and six kills. Soph. omore middle Johanna Duits had a teamhigh ten kills to go with four blocks. Junior libero Hayden Bump had a team-high ten digs. JuniorsetterCamyla Copelin had eight assists. Senior defensive specialist Peyton Federau chipped in nine digs and two aces. Junior defensive specialist Ashlynn Frizzell had a team-high three aces. “It just felt good to come out and we just played volleyball,” Lakewood senior setter Emma Duffy said of that rematch with Portland. “We were talking. We went at them. And we took care ofbusiness pretty STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30246-DE Hon. William Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Surte 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Randy Elwood Barnum. Date of birth: 4-10-55, TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Randy Elwood Barnum, died 10-7-25. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Robert D. Barnum, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/31/25 David H. Tripp P29290 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Robert D. Barnum 6465 E. Center Road Hastings, Ml 49058 _________ easily. 1 think that kind of gave us a little morale boost. We’ve been putting in work. We were kind of bad in the beginning, and we’re figuring it out and getting things better. Even that match against Ionia we competed hard. We let some things go, with some runs and everything, but for the most part we're figuring out how to get back to playing aggressive, with confidence and going right at teams.” Lakewood went to five sets with both Portland and Ionia during the conference regular season. Ionia followed up its win at the tournament over the Vikings Saturday by knocking off Lansing Catholic in the tournament championship match to finish off an undefeated conference season. “We had pretty much everyone back rolling,” Lakewood head coach Brooke Francisco said. “Things seemed to be flow­ ing very well. We executed a very positive game-plan. The girls were disciplined and they just look care of business. The girls knew they wanted some revenge. They knew they needed the revenge. As frustrat­ ing as it was playing right after we lost to Ionia, I think there was still a little chip on tlieir shoulder of‘we lost to them earlier and we will not going to lose to them again. I think it was a great learning point too that we have gotten better this season. As up and down and injury prone and people being gone for different things, I think that was an eye-opener of okay we can be this good. The match between the Bulldogs and Vikings went a full three sets Saturday at the tournament Lakewood took the opening set 25-19, but the Bulldogs rallied for 25-13,1512 wins to get into the championship match where they defeated Lansing Catholic to fin­ ish off an undefeated CAAC White season. Duits had 13 kills for the Vikings against Ionia. Duffy had 19 assists and five kills. Bump had a team-leading 20 digs. Copelin added eight digs and six assists. Sophomore Lilly Martin had three aces and Federau hit two. “We came out guns a blazing the first set The second set we kind of let up a little bit The third set went back and forth, back and forth,” Francisco said. “We played the best we played I would say almost all season, and it just wasn’t our day,” she added. Lakewood opened the conference tourna­ ment with a 25-14, 25-15 win over Eaton Rapids. Duits had seven kills in that one, fellow sophomore middle Ahlanna Thomas had six and Copelin had six. Duffy put up nine assists and Copelin had seven. Bump led the team in digs with eight and Federau had sLx. Matti Aldrich had a team-high two aces. hb One thing we have been saying as a team is we need to be better with emotional stuff,” Duffy said- “We just need to talk more. -L . . J i w rw , mW M i t / S i 1 9 9 ..*>1 a r p 4 * I ’ J * I 1 * 1 >• f’’ ! * » aabtssaa':® J; . ■V<t 1.5*- I I t •*-.F -Xt, • •l I J i < Lakewood senior setter Emma Duffy puts a pass up during her team’s contest with Tecumseh at the Harper Creek Quad Tuesday. Oct. 28. to close out the 2025 regular season. c. -o • I 1 J V t ♦•tfu I r;p Lt 4 ^'*.4 * I 1.' L 1 t 4^ ■ <’4- I Photo by Brett Bremer <r.v <*3 .. I f 1 ' <*«. ' . ** I 4 iri . I When things aren’t going well, we tend to fall into ourselves a little bit We’re focusing on a group on each other and lifting each other up and giving more feedback. I think we’ve all done a really good job of lifting our voices up. “I think ... Camyla Copelin has done a good job of trying to step up in that role a little bit She more leads by her actions. She is more of a quiet presence. I think she has been talking and voicing her opinions more, which I think is great She is the next setter in this program when I leave. She's v going to be taldng the reigns from here. She is really coming into her own and it is really helping us.” Duits had five blocks throughout the day and Thomas had three. Between injury, ill­ ness and other things the Vikings have rarely been at full strength this season. Having their sophomore towers in the middle together again Saturday was certainly beneficial. Lakewood was set to start the MHSAA Division 2 state tournament in the district semifinals al Wayland Wednesday, Nov. 5, taking on Hopkins who defeated Wayland in an opening round match Monday. The Lakewood team will be attempting to win its first district championship since 2022 this week. “We shift our mindsets. Everything that has happened form this point back is irrele­ vant kind of,” Duffy said. “We'rejust going forward. Eyes on the prize. 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I’F'. .--1 i I i‘./r ■ If > • Y J»- f /I n” ( u I H’ Ji u r* ' , ) JfFV? ' it 4 I I I r jr >• •111 I Vr. jjorr ■^tL. ■ f 9 '• ’ . Uil/ .:..x I I iT 0t'‘-' s/J^- , i' ■ I} 733 X* r» * 3- xkr I ’ J< '■ ••I k I U I t jj - .aC^W* i yij*n’ jr I > J 4 I I I I i u. a •r «< .A i I ' < r r ’ -•in I * , • tv* I 4t i.rr i 4> ‘ <«» 9 'I D r*> V r ■> ^.1 r J. on a seven-yard run with 4:17 to go in the third quarter. He took a pitch out to the right, made sure he got the first down and then weaved through traffic to the end zone. A Robinson two-point run provided the final points of the game. Pressure from the Trojans’ defensive front in a couple of rare passing situations for the Saxons helped TK hold that eight­ point lead for the final 16 minutes. TK junior Logan Goggins came through the line to reject a Tossava pass attempt on a fourth-and-7 from the TK 22-yard-line early in the fourth. The Saxon defense finally stopped a TK drive that lasted more than six minutes by stuffing a run at the Hastings 23-yard-line with 4:21 logo. Just like in the first match-up in Mid­ dleville, Hastings headed towards the TK end zone as the clock was ticking down. The Saxons moved the ball from their own 23 quickly to midfield, converted on a fourth-and-two run by Tyler Frazer to the TK 40, responded to a TK defensive time­ out by coming out in the shotgun formation instead oftheWing-T and getting a 12-yard pass for a first down from Tossava to Frazer. Hastings had the ball first-and-ten at the TK 28-yard-Iine with 59 seconds to go. A fumble in the backfield forced the Saxons to use their final time out though; a second down pass missed its mark; and then Tossa­ va rolled left on third-and-12 from the TK 30. With rushers coming his way he fired a pass down field that was intercepted by Thomapple Kellogg’s Camden Peter. Hamp, the intended receiver on the play, hauled down Peter with the help of Frazer and then laid on the turf an extra beat. Mo­ mentarily, Robinson hustled over to grab his left arm and Frazer grabbed his right, and they helped him to his feet. Trojan junior quarterback Micah Dock only needed to kneel down once in the vic­ tory formation to erase the rest ofthe clock. Robinson was tlie workhorse for the Trojan offense, behind a stellar effort from the TK offensive line. He rushed 17 times for 138 yards and the two touchdowns. “Our offensive line did a nice hob. The kid is special,” coach Dock said. “He runs incredibly hard. It’s hard for one guy tobring him down, and he is consistently breaking tackles.” Coach Murphy said his team cer­ tainly won’t miss facing him next season. TK also got a couple big bursts from Malachi VanEngen who closed the night with seven rushes for 122 yards and a touchdown. He scored on a 74-yard run in the second quarter to answer the Saxons’ first touchdown. Eldridge closed the night with six caries for 48 yards for TK. “Tonight was an everyone night ... Debo did amazing. All of our A backs did amazing,” Welch said, “Zach and Malachi they were great. Our wide receivers didn’t get thrown the ball much, but we didn’t need to. They did their job blocking. Our quarterback made his reads correctly. It was a great night all around. “The offensive line was on fire the entire night. Everything was going right. Eveiything. It means the quarterbacks reads are easier, the ball carriers can run better. Ev­ erything is good when the O-line blocks.” It was a similar effort on the other side. Winebrenner had a team-high 21 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown. Hamp had 16 carries for 170 yards and hit a couple big ones. Hamp tallied the Saxons’ first points on a 51-yard touchdown run a minute and a halfinto the second quarter that pulled his team within 14-6. Coach Dock said there isn’t anything easier about facing the Saxons’ Wing-T attack for the second time in a season, even ifhis guys did learn a little something from the first match-up. “They’re really good over there. They run their offense well. They’ve got a great coaching staff. They find the holes. They find what to do, and it stresses us big time.” 4 z < V I i r a { t SV X 7 r,I r • ••*♦ "J sR L. > is A w * « r Hastings kick returner Jonah Hamp is swarmed by Trojans including Preston Gummo (right) and AJ Dutcher (72), Jack Smith (20), Logan Goggins (71) and Brody Hammer (68) as teammate Grady Reed tries to help him out of the pile during their MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal in Hastings Friday, Oct. 31. b.sc -9^. rs. He ?, I A w • <1 >e 1 «x * < snoNS ll« k 0 I 1 T I I i -n . J c 4 I **s s < J 4 Hastings senior running back Cardale Winebrenner stretches the ball across the goal-line for a two-point conversion late in the first half of the Saxons’ MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal against Thornapple Kellogg inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday, Oct. 31. Photos by Brett Bremer 1> * V’^ i t ,4 f < t .1 t i X Dressed up for Halloween, the Hastings High Schoo! marching band enters Baum Stadium at Johnson Field before the start of the Saxon varsity football team’s MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal contest against Thornapple Kellogg Friday, Oct. 31. The Thornapple Kellogg team took a 28-20 win over the host Saxons. Quarterback Micah Dock was 2-for-3 passing for 30 yard for TK. He was inter­ cepted once, by Hamp, on the final play of the first half. Tossava closed the game for Hastings 4-of-8 passing for 68 yards. “They’re a good football team. We knew it,” Murphy said. “They had a couple nice outside plays that gave us trouble in the first half, and we seemed to shut that down, but you shut down one thing and they go to another thing. They had nice combinations coming back in the second halfand we had a hard time stopping them, and they did really, really well on defense.” “TTiey were being veiy disciplined, and staying home and doing what they had to do,” he added. “They kept a couple guys on the fullback and made it hard to run our inside trap. They stayed outside when we were running the fullback inside, and they stayed disciplined and stayed home. That does make it more challenging.” Peter led the TK defense wi± nine tack­ les. Hammer had eight tackles and Lucas Ploeg had six. Elliot Neff, Jack Smi±, AJ Dutcher and Preston Gummo had five tackles apiece. Tyce Richardson led Hastings in tackles with six, Frazer and Spencer Wilkins had five tackles each and Reigler added four. Frazer missed some time throughout die night with an injury, another hit to an already thin stable ofvarsity regulars for the Saxons. A lot of varsity football teams are beat up around the state come November, and Hastings was no exception. The Saxons were without starting running back Trevin Russell, starting center Seth Arnold and stand-out cornerback Jack Webb. Russell and Arnold were both two-way starters. Public Hearing HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Proposed 2026 Budget ' ♦ ■ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday November 11 at 6;30 pm at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings, the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed 2024 Township General Fund, Library and Sewer Fund Budgets as part of its regular meeting. The Board may not adopt the proposed 2026 budgets until after the public hearing. II 11 i.» 5 ' . • ' f ' 1 p; . iK"' ' 1-^ f ♦ 4k* «r r\ <•' ZJ 1 f r ✓ L* J ■ • «e K z Zi •sy . >*r. 7 a / 4 s t i ‘''Xi ■i • '■ i *1^ e. 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M* % f <1^ «*■ aK t f i/V 4. $ tSi A copy of the proposed budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, will be available for inspection after November 8th by appointment with the Clerk. 1 /. r SAXON SPIRIT BUS I 4^ ft p. . > The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. 1 z. »- r '. f. Il*: w. 4 f i 41^ s T- 4 ( that fumble on the goal-line. So, it was amazing. Even though we turnover the ball [on downs in the fourth quarter], our defense goes out and gets an interception and we get to celebrate, and we’re playing Lowell! I’m excited.” The Trojans will go to Lowell (8-2) Friday, Nov. 7, to play for a district cham­ pionship as the Red Arrows knocked off Coldwater 49-14 in the district’s other semifini contest Oct. 31. “It’s always a chess match,” Thomapple Kellogg head coach Jeff Dock said. “They did a great job of adjusting, then trying to find what is working. Then it turns into a slugfest. Just like coach Murphy said last time. It is great for both communities, a super physical football game. They’re go­ ing to feel it We’re going to feel it It just so happens we came out on top this time. Super ecstatic for our kids, our community, everyone. It is awesome. Robinson had two-yard and 14-yard touchdown runs in the first quarter in Hastings as the Trojans built a 14-0 lead. TK never trailed. Winebrenner eventually scored on a 13-yard run and then followed up with a two-point conversion run to get the Saxons within 20-14 of the Trojans 13 seconds before halftime. Hastings tied the bailgame on a 71 -yard touchdown run by Hamp 53 seconds into the second half. Trojan senior Zach Eldridge scored what proved to be the game-winning touchdown .* I u' Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg junior lineman Brody Hammer rushed to the end of the handshake line for some extra hugs grab­ bing Hastings’ Trapper Reigler, Mason Tossava and others. With shoulder pads still wrapped in jer­ seys on the turf and the Baum Stadium at Johnson Field stands clearing out, Hastings’ Jonah Hamp got a quick embrace from Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Zeke Webster. There are 13 miles of road between Thomapple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville and Hastings High School, and for the second time during the 2025 varsity football season there wasjust one score be­ tween the two teams in the end. Thomapple Kellogg (7-3) avenged a two-point August loss to the Saxons (7-3) in Middleville by scoring a 28-20 victory in Hastings in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals Friday, Oct. 31. Thomapple Kellogg senior fullback Debo Robinson and Hastings senior run­ ning back Cardale Winebrenner took a second for a photo with each other. They’d just spent two hours knocking the snot out ofeverybody that got in their way - includ­ ing each other. “That was fun to watch. This is by far Cardale’s best game of the season, both sides of the ball. He had just a whale of a game,” Saxon head coach Jamie Muiphy said. “I was really impressed with him. We’re going to miss him a lot next year. He has shown a ton of leadership for our young guys in the backfield. We didn’t have much experience in the backfield, so he was the guy. “He demands a lot out of them. He goes hard in practice, and doesn’t let kids take it easy in practice. And that reflects in the game. There is a certain expectation when you’re on the varsity. It’s a little bit different than when you’re playing freshmen or JV, and that is reflected in practice every day. He did a greatjob ofholding that standard.” While the Saxon seniors see their time as varsity football players come to an end. TK seniors will be playing in a district final for the first time. Thomapple Kellogg senior center Jake Welch Jr. said there wasn’t too much dif­ ference between the Trojans’ early season match-up with the Saxons and Friday night’s playoff opener. “Our defense was a big part of this,” Welch said. “We were able to get a couple stops. Last time, I don’t know ifwe stopped them. Maybe we stopped them once. We didn’t have any mist^es. We didn’t have < X t t t f TK holds late lead this time, knocks off Saxons i ir 1^, 9 Thursday, November 6, 2025 ^roup n ’Tre I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com A Hastings’ Spencer Wilkins hauls in a pass and is brought down by Thornapple Kellogg's Elliott Neff during their MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal in Hastings Friday, Oct. 31. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCI-A41.72a(2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). < ( ! I ( I 5 A k ♦ 4 1 (i s '» 1^ �♦ IJ 10 Thursday, November 6, 2025 I/ THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW Group wwwHastingsBannercom Madden, a little faster, places 50th in second run at MIS I /'I' Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg junior Landon Mad­ den ran his fastest time ever at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals at Michigan Inter­ national Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn Saturday, Nov. I. Madden improved his personal record time to 16 minutes 32,7 seconds to place 50th at the state finals in a field of 256 runners. He beat his previous best time from this season by 21 seconds, and he was 8.7 seconds faster and six places better as a junior than he was as a soph­ omore at the finals. He set the Delton Kellogg program’s MIS course record as a sophomore with a PR run of 16:41.4 which put him in 56th place last fall, and improved that record again too. Madden, the 2025 Barry County champion, was 17.1 seconds behind the last of the 30 state medalists in the boys’ D3 race. Charlevoix junior Hunter Eaton won the competition with a time of 15:30.80. Central Montcalm senior Gage Hoffman ran a personal record time of 15:33.80 to finish as the run­ ner-up. In all, 11 guys finished the race in less than 16 minutes. That top 11 included a couple South­ western Athletic Conference guys. Hol­ land Black River junior Jonas Ballard, the conference runner-up, was seventh in 15:44.50 and Saugatuck junior Marcus Silva placed ninth in 15:56.50 with both guys running new personal record times. Eaton led the Charlevoix boys to the team state title too with just 12 points separating the top three teams. Charlev­ oix won with 131 points ahead of Lan- ^jlll™^’ - f V wf ■ f 1 A J I 7^ *•* L * t A IJ 4 I 0 .v'L i ! i i r 4 . 1 j‘ * A V i' r « Delton Kellogg junior Landon Madden composes himself on the grass in the chute after setting a new personal record time of 16 minutes 32.70 seconds to place 50th in the Division 3 boys’ race during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Saturday, Nov. 1. - 'HT J •:*h » f* t i 4 -------- 1^‘ V > A a T f jr A A ’ r < 1 V •e .Ml 4 ft i < » *» .£ jp I r taAlI e I I I sing Catholic 138, Lumen Christi 143, Ithaca 165, Saugatuck 170, Jonesville 222, Black River 296, Central Montcalm 301, Benzie Central 327 and Hart 330 in the top ten. Jackson Lumen Christi junior Saman­ tha Schroeder won the Division 3 girls’ race in 18:07.00. Leslie senior Hailey Creisher was the runner-up in 18:11.20 and Blissfield senior Hope Miller was the runner-up in 18:17.50. Runners from just outside the Barry 4 y-‘ Delton Kellogg junior Landon Madden races with the crowd past the mile and a half marker during the Division 3 boys' race at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Photos by Brett Bremer > lusa^-*' ? (I I .'A I f li 1 t. ' I A* I ) L 1 wf *' A I' I <-rV I I 1 County are helped fill out the top ten with Pewamo-Westphalia junior Alyssa Kramer fourth, Olivet sophomore Tiya Feldpausch fifth, Lansing Catholic soph­ omore Josie Bishop sixth and Lansing Catholic junior Grace Wonch seventh. The Lansing Catholic girls’ team had four among the 30 medalists and won the team state title with 69 points. Pe­ wamo-Westphalia as second with 179 points ahead of Saugatuck 189, Lumen Christi233,Blissfield235,Hart249,Mc­ Bain 246, Traverse City St. Francis 291, Olivet 291 and Calvin Christian 297. f n'--- I— < _____ \ i«Qrw* * ■•J -”’ 4 If. J' .Vr; 1 I I Wir -f ! uJfflIV' u ( 8 TT W' 4*1 / i U Ji: fl f J» I t * K *'** ' MX -*<5 I «! <■ 5 i 1 ii ’’ i «• - vM . LM •1 < » I— lO *1 r rP Jones experiences first state championship race at MIS 1 X Maple Valley freshman Melanie Jones closed out her first cross country season ever with a 135th-place finish at the MH­ SAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Cross Country Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Jones hit the finish line in 22 minutes ■SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on November 20, 2025. 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("MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: April 27, 2022 Recorded on May 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-005054, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Seventy-Seven and 65/100 Dollars ($220,077.65) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 122, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 884 View Pointe Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is (later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL |600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1575528 (10-23)(11-13) fS ' 1^’ 4* * Brett Bremer Sports Editor J * nr (U^cT It « *4? '> 30.40 seconds. She was one of 238 finishers in the P4 girls’ race Saturday morning, the first of eight championship races (four divi­ sions of girls and four divisions of boys) throughout the day at MIS. Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely said she felt that Jones handled her first state finals race with a lot of maturity. “Despite being wowed by how big the event was, she said she was excited to be a part of it and relaxed going into the race. The game plan was to go into this race with her gaining experience racing at this level and I felt that we met the goals we set. “She was able to self analyze the race and point out where she had some difficul­ ty and what she would do differently next time. Lots of that was her getting boxed in by other runners and trying to work her way out of the different groups. She was a little upset by her finishing time, but we talked that while it wasn’t what she had hoped for, her mile splits were not that far off. There was a bit of a slow down be­ tween one and two miles, but she actually ran her third mile faster than the second. “Most of all she wanted to have fun and enjoy the race experience. Judging by the smile on her face throughout this whole event, I say she accomplished that as well.” ' Whitmore Lake junior Kaylie Living­ ston won the race in 18:30.70 and led her team to the state championship. The Whit­ more Lake girlsfinished the meetwith 140 points ahead ofrunner-up Hillsdale Acad­ emy with 158. Gobles junior Libby Smith was the individual runner-up in 18:36.10. )» tF , f & I I 1 I I - i 41 *>1^ 4^ < , ’T. **1K- ST’.H V -w V V' J -*• : ll®i!l®» I V >■ w :.ix f "t, -I** •* >< >>- R) < X S' J t I A A* •i: / 1^ I w I9i • if ^4 4. - -J ^5 4 I t fe:.' i )f a ^ir •> ^•>3 > **■ f f . ' • S . fcJI* ^pSSajx; ai J *' ! iiJi. ire: ? ? * Kl.r'-*4 'j:.ur:?E, # r .'« ► J t .•u I .1 <4 B JI J 4^. »- 1 ri < 1l :r W 1 35 FT Wv«^ . t I d» I • -- t* * ♦ 1 ) I t-J___ L * IV -• *.b-= *1 J 4 * 1. j I 1 * . i • ••I — e k f I* I •I t. •« □ «i *1 J Maple Valley freshman Melanie Jones (2135) is at the front of a pack of freshmen that includes Breckenridge’s Maezee Humm (1154), Auburn Hills Oakland Christian’s Yadhira Thomassen (2078) and Grand Traverse Academy’s Autumn Patrzik (1195) at the end of the Division 4 girls’ race Saturday during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Photo by Brett Bremer IW kJ 1,- z —r 1 .. > • • 9 • I , Wr* V T> s* t A* 1 b.' ► 41 J * H n^acTfio! 1 • I to n • a -f 4 { 5 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning NEWSPAPER Commissionwill conduct a public hearing for the following; Case Number: SP4 5-2025 - Kearsarge Solar LLC (Applicant; Roy Wymer (Property Owner) Location: 817 E Brogan Rd, Hastings, in Section 8 of ADVERTISING DEADLINES Baltimore Township. Purpose; Requesting a special use permit to construct a Principal use Solar Energy System, in the RR (Rural Residential) zoning district, per Article 23, Section 2370, of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance 2008, as amended. AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE MEETING DATE; November 24, 2025. TIME; 7:00 Monday at 4 p.m. PM. PLACE; Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described properties will be BATTLE CREEK completed by the Planning Commission members before SHOPPER NEWS the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be Monday at 5 p.m. given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned place and time. Any written response may be mailed to the address THE HASTINGS BANNER listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@barrv- Tuesday at Noon countv.orqThe special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 THE West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during the REMINDER hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday ■ Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for Wednesday at Noon ftirther information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/ theSUN AND HEWS Wednesday at Noon hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West Group State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) W5-1284. mihomepaper.com Sarah VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk I *»£r w k V ilw H' «•< I *>t ‘'rr Hackett Catholic Prep senior Emma Riker ran a PR of 18:44.90 to place third. Buckley was third in the team standings with 168 points ahead of Hackett Catholic Prep 174, Grand Traverse Academy 193, Maple City Glen Lake 216, Gobles 244, Concord 260, Martin 302 and Petoskey St. Michael 303 in the top ten. The Big 8 Conference girls’ champions from Concord were eighth as a team with a pair of girls finishing among the 30 state’ medalists. Jones finished in a pack of D4 fresh­ men. She was one of five ninth graders to place between 134th and 138th overall. Kingston’s Norah Kiley was the fastest D4 freshman on the day placing fifth in 19:11.60. Hackett Catholic Prep senior Marek x Butkiewicz won the Division 4 boys’ race in 15:27.00. Harbor Beach senior Brody Karg was second in 15:37.60. There was a group of five guys who finished in less than 16 minutes. Holland Calvary Christian won the team championship with 110 points ahead of Maple City Glen Lake 131, Hillsdale Academy 158, Petoskey St. Michael 202, Royal Oak Shrine 205, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 231, Hackett Catholic Prep 255, Breckenridge 278, Whitmore Lake 286 and Three Oaks River Valley 339 in the top ten. y rtT! ■' J f. AE.tt Iki '•H \ ! f. 3 1 'V * u s 4fB 9k » ? ^.'^. I * • I 'I I. V l“ --*B . I r 1 •w. ! w I 4 >1' Air e Ti>7- «> 1 A'-. H .f ■ I \ w t *» bv w .^.- I • li. r; • JWi- r. • T7 I • • -* 9 f* * I , t t - •r 1^ 't J" ... ' lUW k > > -k ‘ 'V * I ,1 "^’1 I f IT1. li J 1 , tl r/u. , t 4R -I 4 * t •- •*1 I I< “•n -» H to.ie I . -V. «* 1 '-aft rMW i .•ny. -*t-3 4^ -*4 J ’1 I I -J I < t• 1.1 \' I I 'w 5 ' ‘>L;' I I s *« ik (•< •f 4^' »»k * k If I; ’d«- s I s t "pI 1 I I I '’f I k, ' » > • » f .< .1 • t JI J 4 ***. ■ I . i— k If h'. P t 'Ln •W >, k”. I t) I I** t k J. DM i I h. I (! » I 'I * J. <1 » i I f t' I h I I « I V I f K I 1 t �T“ & I J 0 gnh I THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com VIEW Thursday, November 6, 2025 Group - < s 11 f .. - S*4 Randall runs to elite finish, third state medal, at D2 Finals uj BSO VH 1 4^^ I Brett Bremer lainffllMte Sports Editor Hastings junior Caroline Randall was A ■ IS, -W w T all-state in each of her first two varsity J t cross country seasons. J:3S< That was always ±e goal, but as a junior 'K this fall she went from the kind of runner iO Dexpecting a state medal to the kind that can A I count on one hand the number of runners jbfirT noo ’^aasdisD to finish ahead of her at the state finals. i •< Randall placed fourth in the Division 2 girls’ race during the MHSAA Lower Pen­ Uw. insula Cross Country Finals Saturday at ■'ItIt Tf. Michigan International Speedway (MIS) Igrr/ififT in Brooklyn. She finished arace in less than i fir -J 18 minutes for the second time as she hit ’HU. the finish line in 17 minutes 49.60 seconds. bnoj “I rested my legs and locked in on my n ■• f.! nutrition and stuff like that, and it kind of IAm .1 ' "KJ Ifj < 4made a big difference,” Randall said. •ht ■’fi:. “I got out kind of like I thought 1 should, EL. ' meaning the right pace, and I was like hey 'V!' I ’• I recognize these girls. These girls finish in ±e top ten. We kind ofhad a little back, and W' nbu ;aG I just kind of sat in behind them a little bit. »rti That is kind of nice. It is kind of mentally easier not to lead. I just felt really good the 'I' 5: whole way.” Otsego senior Emma Hoffman got out in front fi-om the start and set a Division 2 girls’ course record at MIS with a win­ T i ning time of 16:50.10. Gaylord senior Katie Berkshire was second at 17:03.00. Hoffman had twice previously been a state 'a runner-up. Randall said that when Ludington fresh­ 4 PBrif *» man Eliza Schwass took offa little bit at the '•J4= start of ±e final 1,000 meters, she figured she could stick with her. They cleared the pack to finish third and fourth. Schwass clocked in third in 17:44.00. -’A “I knew what place I was in. I knew I ■*' n'‘ was top five. I knew this is where I want tik.GG’^FtteTlI -I to be, so it was a good day,” Randall said. Randall was already the fastest Saxon i-rcross country runner ever. Her previous «iga' best time on ±e MIS course came last fall Uj;: ■ G assheplaced20thinl8:36.8.Shewasmore 4, than 47 seconds fasterthis time around. She said she was more focused on her place ”^s isri w isa S< A1. Saturday ±an her time, but in the end she V was really happy to run a sub-18 minute race on “a legit course.” She had finished just one race before ' ! ;£ . r i •: I* 4. I • I * f <r >;_J ■■ J i h Af s7. s* B pfel- I 7*13. I T Cl n: 24 > Ar i.-v ft /• ♦ > **Ri, J V * ttf-r. . / A j-. 'Gr: ■J:'- r r . J* ‘ $ !•* r I ( ' -'fl life. ^r. I .,./ I. 1 i 1 ll J. I 2 I, »* r*.' Li 1 i. 'i p I t .. 1*4 ■j "■» r* T'*'^ I I 4 > i • M 1 T I I 1 I 7 pT♦ I ) < il. i ih.i I 1 I T J.. ' I I I J t -i I V I • I >•< <l I . i-'i f * •>' JfJ j“ I* *r«L * J f I R ( I k 1 J J i I Tl R li •1 j ■3 J 1 K •-•I 1 10 ■' •X I I I 3r-- r * u ♦ t Wk )■> » 1 .41 xr t r F f A *v?J in less than 18 minutes, at this season’s Otsego Bulldog Invitational which they’ve learned was a bit short of a 5K. “She was in a good place today,” Collins said. “She was really ready and focused, andjust tuned in to running a great race. She was off a little bit last week (at regionals) and just slept right, ate right, got her self in the right spot and she just believed that she could do it. And she did.” Coach Collins said he believed a top five finish at the finals was possible from the start of the season. Randall said she had that goal early on, but with some struggles here and there and an unsatisfactory, to her, finish at regionals she said her confidence in a top, top finish at the finals waned a bit. When they got to MIS Friday to walk the course, Collins laid it out plainly and said fourth looked like the place to be based on previous times and performances against the top competitors. “I l^d of scouted it out, and said you beat her, you beat here, you’re not touching Emma [Hoffman], new course record for D2 that is pretty impressive, but so she believed it and performed well. She raced really well,” Collins said. “They were all battling for third. She looked great. Randall said coach Collins was excep­ tionally supportive this fall, and her Saxon teammates were U ’eat as well. She was happy to see the program numbers bump up a bit. Holland Christian was fastest among the Division 2 girls’ teams Saturday at MIS. The Maroons won the team state title with 113 points beating out Otsego 119, Grand Rapids Christian 155, South Christian203, Goodrich 241, Cadillac247, Pinckney 274, DeWitt 294, Linden 332 and East Grand Rapids 333 in the top ten. Whitehall junior Robert Jazwinski III took the boys’ Division 2 championship with a time of 15:07,10. East Grand Rapids senior Jonah Workman was the runner-up in 15:12.10 andAlma senior Thomas Lar­ son set his PR at 15:20.90 to place third. The top 29 runners in the D2 boys’ race all finished in less than 16 minutes with the last of the 30 state medalists clocking in at 16:00.30. Parma Western senior Edison Lopeman was tenth in 15:37.50 and Marshall junior e I fO'Sr s r. ?_•! r R V 3. ■:i I '^' rEK A I. TK ladies surge in last two sets of regular season finale '■ f • 77^ •7 ' ? ’ ! • w «« > 1^ riCF 'X. 1 on^ irA FWm II A Abraham McHugh 14th in 15:49.40. The 1-8 was also representedby Parma Western junior Ryan Good (21 st) and Harper Creek junior Christian Ayres (22nd) on the D2 boys’ medal stand. Flint Powers Catholic beat out East Grand Rapids at the top ofthe boys’ stand­ ings 98 to 106. Alma was third with 161 points ahead ofParma Western 171, Grand Rapids Christian 252, Holland Christian 271, Allendale 274, Forest Hills Eastern 300, Otsego 305 and Pinckney 343 in the top ten. Only 13 girls were faster than Randall all day long across the four division at MIS. The other ten were in the DI girls’ race. Ann Arbor Pioneer sophomore Natasza Dudek won that D1 girls’ race by nearly a minute earning a new MIS course record time of 16:09.50. Okemos sophomore Rachel Smith was a distant second in that race in 17:04.70. 21'. > r 1 1 J 4, Hastings junior Caroline Randall smiles from the medal stand after placing fourth in the Division 2 girls’ race at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals Saturday, Nov. 1. at Michigan International Speedway in . Brooklyn. Randall is now a three-time cross country state medalist. < PVnSlGJBfSu A 4 .n *' H .A;- *5 f r I *m4 ■ 09 r * rwj » » —™ e ■r> 7 w I I ♦ J 2-i Bl’ 9^^ * -r. 6" * i TP r * A > J t-4 1- ’T « I ’ 4 A I- » £■ J I & S '■» w R< % k Bn SJr * f t.'l ’t,5^ V o I A' i As:t ; J 1 J t f i k L I t I w» A'" ' . w 1 * 1 •A -a Iff* , '-."! J 4* 1 F i 4 FTs. A a. V. p w .,*^W I 1» >* j- 9 •v f)l I « 1 • . 4 I'-’ I 1 .J •«<. < J** 1p K 4 < «< Ml ‘.e* f «•- 1 O V *7 « t ? T i ;^t f ar-?- i- f r ' * r “cw .k 4 4 . > V X = r ■ ■/ •*. I I t / 1 7iai J J' /^r-’ b< I 1-’*- I I f> I I I < A I J'. » ■ I <> «• t I F 1 J • I I ( 1 t 1 J * •'» I*-" t r txk 1 'If?' G * I I ;• V I rV ' / 1? 4' i i I11' < * 1'7 •1 I i I ' f I 1 .f' I TT? » r> iZ’ » ■ 1 ! I ?f.- J •t ' I / • A ' d 1 -M - I. ' •) - ' 1, 4 I I •' I S|K I I I “We started hitting, and ±en we dom inoed, and then other people starting hitting,” Hoebeke said. “Once we get a really strong kill, the whole team just gets infected and thinks ‘hey, we could all do that. ’ It starts getting our energy up and then the hits come.” In set five, TK got out to an 8-3 lead. The Wildcats got as close as 12-10 late, but senior Paige Abshagen desperately saved a ball from hitting the floor and in the process shot a ball over the net that found a whole in the Wayland defense. Senior Maria Piccione followed up with an ace to make it 14-10, and TK soon finished off the win. “We really started trusting each other,” Eden said. “We really wanted to win. That’s what we wanted to do.” “I think we have really u rown and bonded as a team,” she added. “That real­ ly helps. We’re also celebrating way more as a team. Our points are really good and long, and we’ve improved energy-wise.” It’s the third straight win for the TK girls over the Wildcats as they won in five sets in Wayland last October. TK closed the OK Gold Conference season with a 6-6 record. This TK seni or group also includes Ava Zellmer, who had some solid moments on the right side for the Trojans against the Wildcats. Grams said this group of se­ niors has been huge for the TK program. 4 f That s where we shine As a nonprofit health system, Beacon is committed to reinvesting in our people, services and facilities. With expert providers, advanced technology and a dedication to improvement, we deliver care to keep you and your family healthy for generations to come. Learn how Beacon Health is creating a brighter future for patients across southwest Michigan at BeaconHealthSystem.org/Shine. BEACON HEALTH SYSTEM 4 . .. r - I I I J * I < « k I f r 'U Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Anna Romph hits an attack against Kalamazoo Central during the MHSAA Division 1 District opener at Plainwell High School Monday. I < t J 1 k a a ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ t r 1S^ --“'I Brett Bremer I Sports Editor t^Tsncig Senior libero Alexa Eden followed the floating ball towards her bench and ultib'jifeiEA watched it hit the floor between the side­ *Q1; line and the coaching staff. T a i<: She spun to meet her leaping, smiling, « h• shouting teammates in the middle of the 03 court. I The Thomapple Kellogg varsity vol<il4| J " leyball team celebrates senior night in St SrauSb T Middleville with the team’s third consecfti JBvjfc'iiM* " sir 1 h■ v< / oteiv Aijii utive victory over Wayland Wednesday. f dtinirSifer •.# A TK closed September with a four-set win dKWl. over the Wildcats in Wayland and close x'Ji* '^donO October with a five-set win. l tIT' “This streak is really fun,” Eden said. w w liUiGuc )jhtoj srr TK head coach Haley Grams said the rza««H-T. » .• Jiiti Irijcd /u vohot btfiFD ■ i' 1 match followed what has kind ofbeen her u girls’ script for the season: a strong start, R ^hofi Uji jlnilB a little lull and then the will to fight back Lx ^oojSrr.triaarfjfli in the end. TK took the opening set 25-18 5®W.ciri} H'j and then the Wildcats surged for 25-23, J-aS, ' B)93 26-24 wins in sets two and three. TK kept its night going with fairly convincing 251 20 win in set number four and a 15-11 win in the deciding fifth set, leading that final one basically from start to finish. I “It was awesome. It was super exciting. » • ^Ifl’ II* JI It was hard. It was kind of the best thing '2 ' . IJOJ I 1 could ask for," TK senior outside hitter McKenna Hoebeke said. “We won and it was super intense. We all really enjoyed it, probably more than a blow-out. .if TK had one shot at a set point in set three, but the Wildcats rallied to close out V’iAP the win. TK shot out to a 7-2 lead in set number four though. The lead ballooned s*. c f IP'ji, to as many as eight points a couple of a times. Grams said there weren’t any > tactical changes in that fourth set. 1 “I don’t know what clicked, but I’m J ;if glad it did when it did,” Grams said. ‘S 1 ♦ ‘f AimT The Trojans couldn’t get things to click Monday though as they were bested in J H"three sets by the Kalamazoo Central girls JT’ 1 in the opening round of the MHSAA Di­ vision 1 District at Plainwell High School. .ru<fe -i '■y^fe 1 i I'.--The Maroons. The Trojans fought, rallied . i 'Ll and hustled but just couldn’t overcome ^lE '<! I ’’G the Maroons’ size advantage at the net as 4 '' ■ ( •?Kalamazoo Central took a 25-13,25-16, t /'j 25-19 victory to earn a spot in the district i semifinals Nov. 5 against host Plainwell. 1 r, ?r Caledonia and Gull Lake were set to meet t e in the district’s other semifinal contest I I I Wednesday with a district final set for Um.' Thursday evening, Nov. 6. -'i XJX ? Hoebeke and junior Reece Ritsema iT z I •■f’i t j= J? were TK’s top hitters all season long, but ‘ iT a lot of girls have gotten into the act of r swinging hard and that continued in that JflI'' Mh I* ■r? win over Wayland last week. f I Hastings junior Carline Randall nears the finish line at the end of the Division 2 girls' race during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Saturday, Nov. 1. Randall placed fourth in with a time of 17 minutes 49.60 seconds. Photos by Brett Bremer J j j a * > X �; Ik —-■ r r f I 1 12 Thursday, November 6, 2025 THE HASn^JC<, BAINffiR VWW I %-rf ’ OraiiR www.HasHngsBanner.com H' I >:< •a r * -A* Cutting-Edge Technology. Life- Changing Hearing. k r i X I I I ?* *• ♦•l r« >» < I •k£- v >? A < I tt < s ] ‘t; ! 5.V r. I > .«• f ,r a*. •t? 4*. a 4 w. *z,1 ( r h r. V > s •4 1 V. J L r I .A z I, c I* J I I r t p r a*; I j ) r J .. in 4 > •1. 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Photo by Dennis Mansfield connected to any operational mill­ ages and agree to exempt those revenues resulting from specialty millages, such as levies for roads, senior services or fire protection. “I think this revised proposal is reasonable,” said Karen Banks, Lake Odessa village president and DDA board member. But neither the county board nor township agreed to the compro­ mise, with the Odessa Township board voting, 3-2, to reject the proposal at its Nov. 3 meeting, “Both took the position to opt out entirely,” Guetschow said. According to Guetschow, coun­ ty and township officials have taken that stance, believing they whether the county and township legally have the ability to “opt out” of DDA and avoid any prop­ erty taxes being captured by the DDA through its Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, plans. The DDA board action comes after both the Ionia County Board of Commissioners and Odessa Township Board of Trustees voted to opt out of both the DDA’s original TIF district established in 2005 and a second, smaller proposed TIF district, as well as rejecting a proposed compromise by DDA officials. Under the compromise, Guetschow said the DDA would only capture property tax rev­ enues within the TIF districts The Village of Lake Odessa’s Downtown Development Authority board isn’t ready to just walk away from a potential legal fight with Ionia County and Odessa Township over the poten­ tial loss of captured property tax revenue. The DDA board voted unan­ imously at its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa to authorize inter­ im Village Manager Gregg Guetschow to research options for legal counsel. If hired by the DDA, the counsel would be asked to act as a consultant on ! 1 u I 9 f ••A* Group Lake Odessa DOA to seek legal counsel In battle with township, county 0fiBeiMls)l6J 7^^ THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, November 13, 2025 www.HastingsBanner.com 1 M PAGE 8 <* See LEGAL on 4 i V > :4 Memorial Christmas Tree in Hastings to honor lost loved ones r.i A « •4 -'' • » ) < J X\ t t 1 t < 99. 'H; 9 i >> V’ V <4 * 1 i ( ■ t'E l( f '> r 4» I 1 •J r W..'ft.fl ■F * z I i' ;•* Molly Macleod Editor < * i ,4 r / 3 S' remind us that service doesn’t end at DD 214, It evolves into mentorship, community and legacy,” Robertson said. Robertson urged the community to reach out and support veterans. “As our community, it is our duty—not just today, but every day—to make sure that no veteran feels forgotten or alone. Too many veterans who served still fight quiet battles at home.” She reminded veterans that they don’t need to struggle alone. “If you are a veteran struggling, please know you are not alone. And your community is here for you. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weak- Locals can include their lost loved ones in ±e holiday season this year thanks to the initiative by one woman for the city to designate a “Memorial Christmas Tree.” Gail Lowe said her daughter’s memory inspired her to petition the Hastings City Council to designate the tree. “My daughter passed from breast cancer in 2013 she lived in Orlando,” she said. “She always loved to come and explore ... she always loved the cities that 1 picked and enjoyed visiting but she had already passed by the time I moved to Hastings, and I always regret that she never got to see Hastings. So every time I would walk on the Riverwalk Trail, I’d be linking. ‘She would just so love it here. Lowe started thinking about how she could memorialize her daughter in Hastings and include her in die holiday season. “That’s when the idea of the Memorial Christmas Tree came about. And I thought well, if I want to include her in our holiday festivi­ ties, there are probably other people who want to include their lost loved ones,” Lowe said. The City of Hastings designated the middle of three pine trees along the sidewalk on Boltwood Street near Thomapple Plaza, across from the library, ^s the Memorial See HONORS on 4 See MEMORIAL on 4 J ** r ^? > T .1 & 3 • ,1 ,1 L 1 I I i -* — ft « • 4 i -j to it 1 > *■ A* tiff I 1 ' I cr — t f * <r W”’ 1 M: •1^* < 4^ A t _• • * J9BBC.X - * 1 * American Legion Post 45 members prepare to fire a three-rifle volley during Tuesday's Veterans Day services. Photos by Molly Macleod I Is Hastings American Legion honors veterans at annual tribute J nsahsmA zgnasf-j I 1** • f L 9 5 • - 'a > •.I M« X 2^ I 1 K I ] t: i*''. s 1. I l; « R 9 A . M f • c » V I I "1 d i 4 J t s fl A •J '?r noige ♦r k €4 fe a. ' 1 % . 7 1 I J ■It * iiM|Bffy*a aftifit eisqeiq src-'^Tiem r * 51 / .n^ - I ri •i *> '4*? ( <I bosl3tM?f94' I lOJii tMUbis J 1 ni blo^ aril bazsid znasnC । II inaf^gioq )ufi iai? u lot '(fibaaol | . niionori ynomai:' * .znfi* J 1 Molly Macleod Editor I !' G ^amna^ IV? & BflJDiW I ’ I iBflmMaA 8snil8£H sih ,ifi®Y rfaB? £ f it or! ’I* }go*l noij^T ■tidT □hfi'l nobv) ni ynom^wo 'JWlgeJ rijiv/ ,Jno’j^lTb on esw ib^ YWiljm :^*ftlB3S39V sdt )£ gnii^ilj^ BAa4tIoi3d .IQBbBftH fir Mo3BO<n*" IO XIS—--OQY I ' ! ■ *» ♦ ^{flbsauTno .iiS; mg Kt-aUAJBttug, ai:- er *9 : <r 4 iI, h ] i Bag Tklift VBW ! r rbadraWfiial ogTl (1 eoBislW soBisliV .y»,y»- Sli«Uwamh L' I M4{ > I » x« »w ■), ; Jrigiw Armistice Day to Veterans Day and established the holiday that cele­ brates all American veterans. Summer Robertson, a Navy vet­ eran, spoke on the significance of Veterans Day on Tuesday. Robertson works as a veteran’s navigator at the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority. She is also a mem­ ber of the American Legion Post 45 in Hastings. “To our older veterans, we thank you not only for your service to this country, but for the example you continue to set. You’ve paved the way for generations of soldiers, sail­ ors, Marines, guardsmen and guard­ ians who followed your stories, your lessons, and your resilience. You Dozens braved the cold in Hastings on Tuesday for a brief but poignant ceremony honoring our nation’s vet­ erans. Each year, the Hastings American Legion Post 45 hosts a Veterans Day ceremony in Tyden Park. This year was no different, with Legion members, veterans, military families and friends gathering at the Veterans Memorial at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day was established on Nov, 11, 1918, at the conclusion of World War 1. 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PANTHERS CELEBRATE S ONE WIN, CAN’T END PIRATES’ DISTRICT STREAK ■w I «* "J / OfN T -jfit y. -n ■|^ 'H WB 1^ r.. A 1 * 1 �2 w I I Thursday, November 13, 2025 ► I f 4« BANNER VKW - 4 OvwB WWW A' £ 3 » r HasHngsBanner.com V'' f J I r »? K< #rz Z f 9 f t* f - r 4 4 '4 ’.' tf ?>•/ 'S / t f r I 1 < 'M < J J I L * R «• 1 ■Ik a I f The Thornapple Players is pertorming 'ThAse Seining Lives.' a docudrarr.s based on the true story of the infamous "radium girls," Nov 13 16 9 / X r Hundreds gather in Yankee Springs to honor veterans Molly Macleod Thornapple Players perform ‘These Shining Lives’ Nov. 13-16 relationships of the “radium girls." not just what happened to them. “(Audience members) will see a wom­ an's life as she builds friendships, see what it means to her family. It’s really about meeting these people more than anything else. This really is a matter of getting to know them as they tell their story,” Saulino said. Saulino, a familiar face to the Thor­ napple Players stage, is spending his first production in the director’s seat. It’s been wonderful. Many of these are people that I’ve performed alongside with before, There's already been a trust that we’ve built up with each other from that. There’s also been some people new to Thomapple Players, but also some people new to acting in general, ” Saulino said. “It’s been great having a chance to be someone welcoming them to this group and to this process,” Saulino said he’s grateful to be a part of the production. “We have so many people coming with their own backgrounds, and everybody brought pieces of that into their charac­ ters and into the collaboration. It’s great to be a part of a community like this,” Saulino said. Tickets for “These Shining Lives” are available for purchase now at ThomapplePlayers.org. Tickets cost $15. The Thomapple Players, a Hastings nonprofit organization celebrating its 25th year, is already looking ahead to next year’s 26th season with plans to present “Shrek” as the spring production and “Annie” as the fall musical. Keep an eye on the Thomapple Players’ Facebook page for future updates. The Thomapple Players is performing “'These Shining Lives, a docudrama based on the true story of the infamous “radium girls.” throughout the weekend. Performances will be held at the Den­ nison Performing Arts Center starting tonight, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 16. Shows will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee slated for Sunday. Written by Melanie Mamich, “These Shining Lives” tells the true story of the female workers at the Radium Dial Company in Ottawa, 111. The play focus­ es on the danger and negligence these characters faced in the workplace as they unknowingly poisoned themselves while painting luminous watch dials. While a serious subject, the play delivers the women's struggle with spirit and energy. The production is directed by Charlie Saulino and stars Kara O'Hearn as the lead character, Catherine Donohue. Saulino said “These Shining Lives” is somewhat difl'erent from other shows the Players have done in recent years. I’m excited because first of all, for a small community theater, (we're) doing something that is less comedic, less of the kind of fun or bombastic crowd pleaser that pulls people in this is less common,” Saulino said. “And getting to do something that is more dramatic, that touches a little closer to people’s hearts — that is sometimes a way of doing theater, or really any art, that just makes a person a little more proud, a little more excited to be a part of it.” He said the play explores the lives and s« ) I t it ((tl « t t Over 150 people braved the weather to attend the Yankee Springs Township Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8. lbwnship Supervisor Rob Hecthuis welcomed the crowd before John R. Smith gave the invocation. Rob Geyer, a United States Army First Lieutenant, gave a history of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the audience joined together to sing the patriotic song. Next in the program, Dr. Tyler Veneman, owner of Yankee Springs Dental, spoke on the importance of veterans’ history. Trustee Dave VanHoulen, who served as a First Lieutenant in the Navy, spoke of the importance of young adults joining the armed forces. Mick Lane sang two different songs appropriate for the tribute. Three veterans were honored with a Quilt of Valor from presenter Carol Ditkof. The ceremony wrapped up with a three-rifle volley from American Le­ gion Post 45 in Hastings, fol lowed by * V. r Kara O'Hearn (left) stars as Catherine Donahue in the Thornapple Players’ performances of 'These Shining Lives" this weekend. Nov. 13-16. Photos by Edrtor •r< /• 9 Molly Macleod <• ■ i I If I IM 4 b h V?- 4^’ .•r r >4 --w r« ' I .'a X b fll*" f >1 ' ‘1 a > T 4 b » •’p“ V* ' V »“ 4 rlT 4* •> J * *1 I r L I k It* •I’’ I p A rl1*' S' - ' 4 .«A -.y dr 4^ 1 Carol Ditkof (center) presents Quilts of Valor to three veterans during the Yankee Springs Township Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday. Nov 8 Courtesy photo a»' ..... . '*-r Ji’* I ■ r' J k -ifeda4' i&l IL - «* r* I two Hastings High School students, Garrett Sawyer and Owen Boge, playing “Taps” on their trumpets. After the solemn tribute, the crowd gathered together for lunch and cook­ ies provided by Curley Cone and the Gun Lake Women's Club. KTE *•( r tS« "J * ♦ 5' •4 » #*■ * I 4 I • MV I ’ ff , 1 9 • f-- * (Sinus'^ 49 ♦ .*1 .» X' 1 iji*- I f r** ( i Community partners launch holiday season food drive Dennis Mansfield In response to ongoing community needs and in the spirit ofgiving, a group of businesses and other oiganizations in Lake Odessa recently launched a Community Cupboard Food Drive.” According to Barry Hoven, a local business owner and founder of the Lakewood Area Small Business Alli­ ance, the initiative is designed to stock local food pantries and provide support to families throughout the holiday sea­ son and into the new year. The food drive is being coordinated by the LASBA, Sereni-tea, Lakewood Fitness, and Manna’s Market. “Together, we aim to ensure that no family faces the hardships of hunger alone,” said Hoven, who has helped organize the food drive “The true spirit of community is it I v*- ■saf La 4 about caring beyond just the holidays,” he added. “Our goal is to help families in need, now and into January 2025, creating a stronger, more compassion­ ate Lakewood community.” Donation stations have been set up at Manna’s Market and Lakewood Fitness. Community members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, personal care items or monetary donations. Hoven said the community food drive has gotten off to a “pretty good” start, with organizers already putting together about 50 packets of items for local families in need. For more information or to get in­ volved, persons may contact Manna’s Market at mannasmarket.org or visit the Lakewood Small Business Alliance Facebook Page. 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Jaquays impressed her with her experience and communication skills. “She is ready to take on a new role with varied responsibilities to devel- v^.rZ^’5^ L «. J . —I* ■ w. 1 Simply Perfect WEDDING INVITATIONS Created just for your big day, we've put together sets of stunning wedding invitations to perfectly match your style. www.printingbypennylane.com ginad@pennylaneprinting.com 2 V I J I4 I J rC< I 5 t « ?# & ZJ ' 4 T il • -J’ .2 I «, ED| I » op her career further, and I feel she is exactly the right fit for the city,” Moyer-Cale wrote in a memo to the city council. As assistant city manager, Jaquays will assist Moyer-Cale with her duties as well as take on many of the duties from the soon-to-be-eliminated Director of Public Services position. Moyer-Cale said that even though the assistant city manager role is a new position, the city’s budget will be un­ affected. The assistant city manager’s wage scale is the same as what was budgeted for the Director ofPublic Ser­ vices role, which is being eliminated. Jaquays holds a master's degree in public administration and has experience in city operations, eco­ nomic development and community engagement. *8 s *<) V « «» % «** I: **• n i0t i I) • iBv. •Sf r.\ ' r r«. «tel .•l 1 r r I ■>» u < 9 ■* 7 4i I <■ « It . '• *t •4 N -7 'i; I 9 bM ■ BBk^ I * .- <» V •1* Iw -4 a 2M 4 sS *• •«. ^44. <« t K ! lb. I . ‘ ' ,^*4t C . •n -i/. ♦ X *11 k i I -<w *• i ' s 'I ■ •^1^- A s 1 b. • ■ '-'-'la I THE HASTINGS BANNER s I 4 K 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbannercom advertising i EDITORIAL mmacleod@mihomepaper,com DELIVERY QUESTIONS ; : i All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the , conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising \ b r,-. « <1 » V * H I 1 • XA » CONTACT US . DELIVERY PRIVILEGE OF RESPONSE ... 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Hastings, Ml 49058 tt '• f ,x '■ 1^. •j- * 4 1^,, •'Ai’ 1 ?*1i4i (• > ♦ ♦ ♦ ’Sh <I'.' *1 >« •n ■'1 s k * I L h ■'.’V ( t. 1 >1» I I 1^ r 1 k *I lb �♦ n wvvw.HastingsBanner.com .WWW I Ionia County commissioners vote to slash MSU Extension budget by nearly 70% .■I iW * • <4 Elisabeth Waldon Special to The Banner IONIA—In Ionia County, one ofthe top •< fe;.:1 1I 1 A II?. 1 H Ibf 4 ’b r:? .. a A' J * I ■ikx I > J 4 nh. (K. I rr 4 . five counties in agricultural sales in Mich­ igan, home to three agriculture companies and more than 500 youth participating in 38 local 4-H clubs, the once unthinkable has happened. The Ionia County Board of Commis­ sioners, earl ier this month at a budget meet­ ing, voted to slash funding for Michigan State University Extension by nearly 70%. MSU Extension District 8 Director Bill Hendrian, who covers Ionia and Mont­ calm counties, had requested a budget of $ 142,148 for the 2026 fiscal year to be used as follows: $67,106 for the annual base as­ sessment (which includes a part-time 4-H coordinator), $37,521 for an additional part-time 4-H coordinator (making a total of one full-time equivalent) and $37,521 for a part-time clerical support position. Ionia County Administrator Chad Shaw and Finance Director Roxy Craton recommended that commissioners con­ sider reducing MSU Extension funding to $104,627 instead. However, commissioners unexpectedly voted 5-2 at a budget meeting on Oct. 15 to appropriate only $50,000 to MSU Exten­ sion —a 68% reduction—and to relocate the MSU Extension office from Ionia to the MSU Research Center in Clarksville, nearly half an hour south. Vice Chairman Terence Frewen of Portland and commissioners Phil Hesche of Saranac, David Hodges of Belding, Gordon Kelley of Ionia and Scott Wirtz of Ionia voted “yes” while Chairman Jack Shattuck of Portland and Commissioner Larry Tiejema of Saranac voted “no.” As a result, the Oct. 28 regular county board meeting was standing room only and commissioners (with Kelley absent) heard more than two hours of public comment during the four-hour meeting, the majority I I B e V J 7 • > • % , u I g 1 I f. .y CL '’.A iX’ Lji J t u r SA f y I r X i. 4 r 4 9 .'A-'.' I I MJ'?? •uw f '4L' 9 f a A 6V , I *** I i '<i SP JI J t'/ .' Hai . . * ! a. i I A ‘j r rt t I I \ f n .I ‘.CHJi 1 ♦ 1 •4 J y- I .•> * t r ■ » TiM. Lll;-' J-Qk -) a. ** I f C- ‘I u J Tffe. < ■. ^1 •-’I I iH I < I I ,Hi; ■? Ji*. r • '.I L li^i /‘•lAu-' I u as *Ki4< '■TTi* r 4 I ‘L I I I I toyUrJ «r T ♦ 'Bi.; 'i I I 'S’ t , • t . ri; i 17.1 •. TO J I -1 I A',,... r I t ( ‘ t .1 > I lObio- I -6——— I 1 .'•'‘IB Jw^ M t 9 3 u 91 I. I « * J 'I I. 'I V. I * J ^1kJ {t I ■t R "Qty. : The Lake Odessa Village Council should soon move on to the next phase of its fourth consecutive hiring search ; to find its next full-time manager. According to interim Manager Gregg Guetschow, nine potential candidates filed applications by the deadline at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. Guetschow said, however, two of the applications remain “in­ complete,” despite attempts to contact the candidates. “I did not hear back from either of those,” he added. The number of applications re­ ceived by the Nov. 10 deadline fell short of the total of 14 filed during the village’s third and most recent search, which ended without a hire. “It’s not as good a response as I’d hoped it’d be,” Guetschow said Tuesday. The next step in the hiring search is scheduled to come at the village council’s upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17. Guetschow said Ms I 11 t r v/lOk' I 4 i r r i-u< ■=) I I J J * Tft - F • 1 ■ •;*r, 4 I 1 L I ! 1**’ ’ B a '*T .1 F b 0b 1 L I mu J ill u .Ui I I r ■*e> I IZ 'J ‘J ■71 I< d I ■ 1 JoT’iJi A .’ J i iiju^i« f n 'nmi Jiiw usb'txr 3 K i : • 14 J r ino A*r5"fr k I ir •1 < ft A -not I i 4 1'* r •• f j-ao* ast 4 k I f J Jw 0 . 1 - IA I t • r '♦ 3d. 3f^ rf • 1 - J JiSI * ■ 111 p * I " , zTjr' < I n U W*- I i.- 1 I k I i I 't I , 3* \j «.5 n: If * fl 1. ¥ k i . r S A ■ 4 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer ■I 5-it « The war of words between the Jor­ dan Lake Trail Board and the Odessa Township Board of Trustees seemingly isn’t going to end any time soon, at least according to at least one member of the trail board. Carrie Johnson, JLTB vice chairper­ son, said trail board members had con­ tacted the Michigan Department ofNatural Resources recently to see whether the township had the legal ability to withhold state grant funding as compensation for reported legal and title service fees. “The DNR said no, they can’t do that,” Johnson said during the public comment portion of the township board’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 3. “They cannot without funds for legal fees.” JLTB members have repeatedly stated the township, which assisted the trail board to secure the grant in 2015, is im­ properly withholding about $10,000 that should go towards the construction of a proposed non-motorized trail through portions of the township and the Village of Lake Odessa. “The (township) board has no right to withhold our $10,000,” Johnson said. “None of this is legal. “The community wants the money returned to the trail board.” Johnson also warned township board members the JLTB isn’t going to call off its fight to reclaim the funds any L I I h .fe ' * 7 r ■( t -' TH" «■ Gb I I ; J. » I 1 I lO.l cl > 1 • fl I JiJaw ir'/ ' ri I ( ' '’^’rrtlEU » . ■) s < ' r: t ? 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Oct. 28, how a nearly 70% cut to the Michigan State University Extension budget will hurt 4-H, along with multiple other programs. Courtesy photo on state and federal funds in many depart­ ments and lately some of those funding units have either been cut or reallocated to other priority projects. Another factor is the Headlee Act, which decreases the mill revenues from property taxes each year. “We have managed to budget with fiscal conservancy here in the county for quite some time, which has allowed us to not have to make the drastic cuts you may have been seeing other government enti­ ties around the state have to make,” Shaw added. “We have focused on ensuring we are allocating taxpayer funds on the ser­ vices we provide the public. One ofmy top priorities as oflate is ensuring departments are seeking out grants that can help offset local funds, and we have had great support from some of them in seeking grants out.” ‘THE CUT WOULD REALLY HURT US’ A few people spoke during public comment about negative experiences with 4-H or how people could simply look up information online instead of using ser­ vices provided by MSU Extension, but the majority of comments were overwhelm­ ingly in support of MSU Extension and 4-H, with many adults sharing how they learned leadership skills as 4-H’ers and are now enjoying watching their children go through 4-H. Sophia Schrauben, this year’s Ionia Free Fair queen and a longtime 4-H’er, was one of several young people to speak. “4-H really is an amazing program,” she JI I « ** V h-’' \ W I said. “MSU is also amazing. It brings 4-H to us and many other things. The cut would really hurt us, only having $50,000 would really hurt us and the community. 4-H is already filled with so many volunteers and it provides so many volunteer oppor­ tunities. Having ±e funds to help support MSU Extension and 4-H would help much more than it would to cut those funds out.” Two employees of Herbruck’s Poultry Michigan’s largest egg producRanch shared how MSU Extension helped er the Ionia County-based company amid a devastating outbreak of avian influenza; Herbruck’s lost 6.5 million chickens due to the virus in the spring of2024. Amy Herbruck, community and public relations manager, recounted how MSU Extension provided mental health ser­ vices for employees as well as training sessions for neighboring farmers, many ofwhom were unfamiliar with biosecurity measures. “We still talk about it and get a little choked up thinking about it,” she said of what Herbruck’s experienced. “I really feel the education that MSU Extension provided was important and prevented the loss ofmore livestock in our area. We really appreciate them. And we do partner with MSU Extension and MSU in general for a lot of research, so we’re here in support of them.” “In difficult times where science is hard to find, it’s a very valid and reliable See BUDGET on 4 Financial FOCUS L I ^9 1 * r-^ to Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Smart financial moves to make before year-end time soon. “We’re going to keep coming until this is resolved,” she added. Johnson’s comments come less than two months after the township board voted, 3-2, at its Sept. 8 meeting to reject a proposal by the JLTB for the township to pay half of the more than $9,900 that is reportedly being withheld from the trail board. The split vote followed another 3-2 vote at the township board’s Aug. 4 meeting, when board members voted to officially close out a decade-old grant from the MDNR for the construction of the proposed trail, as well as transfer any remaining funds to the township’s general fund. The JLTB had received state grants in 2015 from both the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation and MDNR through the Village of Lake Odessa and township, respectively, with the goal of building a L5-mile non-motorized trail through the village and township. To date, only a ‘A-mile portion of the trail has reportedly been completed. That was a section in Lake Odessa in 2023. Further construction of the trail, origi­ nally set to cost an estimated $1.36 mil­ lion, has been held up due to at least one property owner along the trail’s proposed route along Jordan Lake not agreeing to a temporary easement, according to JLTB officials. •I As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a fi­ nancial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting you up for suc­ cess in the months ahead. Here are some things to consider. • Don't forget about required withdrawals. If you’re 73 or older, you’ll need to take your required minimum distribution from traditional retirement accounts to avoid a 25% penalty on any amount you should have with­ drawn but didn’t. This rule also applies to some peo­ ple who inherited retire­ ment accounts, including certain Roth accounts. • Use your flexible spending money. Got money sitting in a flexible spending account at work? Remember, these accounts follow a “use it or lose it” rule. Check with your HR department about your plan’s specific deadlines for spending the money and submitting receipts. Whether it’s that dental work you’ve been putting off or new prescription glasses you need, now’s the time to use those funds before they disappear. • Boost your retirement savings. Consider ramping up your pretax retirement contributions before year­ end. Not only will this help your future self, but it might also reduce your current tax bill. If your workplace plan allows it, you can even set up auto­ matic increases for next year so you won’t have to remember to do it later. • Share the wealth through gifting. In 2025, the current tax rules let you give family or friends up to $19,000 per person without affecting your lifetime gift tax exemp­ tion. Married couples can combine their allowances to give up to $38,000 per person. Plus, you can pay someone’s tuition or med­ ical bills directly without these payments counting against your gift limits at all. • Navigate new tax changes. The recently passed One Big Beautiftil Bill Act has made several tax provisions permanent, including lower individual tax rates and higher stan­ dard deductions. Howev­ er, it also introduces new changes that might affect your situation. It’s worth sitting down with a finan­ cial advisor or tax profes­ sional to understand how these updates impact your specific circumstances. • Examine your invest­ ments. Take some time to review your investment portfolio. Ask yourself: Did your investments perform as expected this year? Do they still match your goals and comfort level with risk? You might need to rebalance things to get back on track. • Build up your emer­ gency Jund. It’s ideal to have enough cash saved to cover three to six months of living expenses in an easily accessible account. This safety net can prevent you from having to raid your retirement savings when unexpected expens­ es pop up. • Review your estate planning documents. This is especially important if you’ve had major life changes like marriage, di­ vorce or a new baby. Don’t forget to check the benefi­ ciary designations on all your bank and brokerage accounts as well as life insurance policies - these often override what’s writ­ ten in your will. Taking care of these financial housekeeping tasks now can help you start the new year on solid ground. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Adi'isor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its em­ ployees andfinancial advi­ sors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor re­ garding your situation, t ) I I ■ r** • L f s I I Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, CFP®, AAMS Financial Advisor 333 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 I ~ I -------------- ^5* L «< r r s Trail board set to continue fight with Odessa Twp. *43. I council members will review and then select which applicants they’d like to interview at a time to be determined. Guetschow added that portions of the review process by the council are likely to be held in executive or closed session, as several of the candidates requested confidentiality. “We don’t release the names... until we get confirmation they are interest­ ed in coming in for an interview,” he said. “That’s the process.” The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023, when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then-Vil­ lage Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than seven months after Geiger accepted the job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. During the most recent search this summer, three different finalists - including two current village employees - with­ drew their names from consideration after receiving job offers from the village. I 9 Shu Village receives 9 applications for manager’s post Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer J 'fl of which came from concerned residents. Frewen read aloud a prepared statement in which he thanked people for reaching out with their concerns and in which he also explained his support ofthe budget cut and responsible spending of taxpayer funds. “Like many counties across Michigan, Ionia County is facing significant budget pressures going into 2026,” Frewen said. “Rising costs for mandated services, such as law enforcement, courts, public health and infrastructure have forced us to look carefully at every department and partner­ ship we fund.” Frewen called the $50,000 allocation to MSU Extension “a compromise.” “The intent is not to end 4-H in Ionia County but to ensure that any funding model going forward is sustainable and shared with multiple partners,” he said. “MSU Extension is a statewide organization with multiple funding sources state, federal, grant and private. Many counties operate with smaller contributions by leveraging endowment funds, grants and shared regional staffing models. They are all options we are open to exploring. This budget conversation is not about whether 4-H matters; it absolutely does. It’s about how we fund it responsibly in the face of competing needs.” The Daily News asked Shaw after Tuesday’s meeting why Ionia County is in a difficult financial position, to which he cited multiple factors. “State revenue sharing stayed level this year and with rising costs of operations as well as much needed infrastructure projects that continue to arise, such as technology, HVAC and aging buildings, we are operating on slim margins to a balanced budget,” Shaw said. “Also, with the (federal) American Rescue Plan (Act) funds going away, we do not have that safety net anymore. County government is not designed for profit, so we rely heavily * t* I Iiii.imni I 3 Thursday, November 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW-,^ Group J �4 Thursday, November MEMORIAL 13, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW « 1 -r Qroup www.HastingsBanner.com . ..................... .... ♦ I BUDGET / Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 3 ^9 oM? Lir confusion. We are a separate line item. We fteni are not funded by the MSU budget, we are I not part of that.” ‘WE ARE A PARTNER’ •' Iribi/ a 4U. ..A Hendrian told commissioners he was MUI taken aback by their vote to slash funding -f -©H ' i' J l> -’J and relocate the MSU Extension office, HJZ. noting that he’s tried to attend county board meetings and be available to county . r officials. He said the proposed reduction to $104,627 would have still resulted in the f . ■ loss ofa part-time clerical support position n in his office, but they would have tried to X make that work. “The $50,000 puts us into a conun­ U-:: drum,” he said. “It’s not enough to fund a rn. »3» -UOWJOf r| 9 whole position. I’m always happy to come Y^jcfBdtvBvrlari .flap up with creative solutions, and I’m always in WBMj , ri)r,h. f willing to talk, but I have to be asked. If J > ’ > * I. ' zi * <bI we’re not given the opportunity, we’re not r ' - wij| going to be able to come up with creative r r 3 solutions. It caught me off guard when the '■' 'awTuobbi board took that action last week.” Hendrian noted that the first youth agent <r -UO71 in Ionia County was appointed in 1917 in v3C fjp* ■.r Jr. ir what began with the national Smith-Lever ^A'C I Act, which provided federal funding for cooperative extension work; that program k j ^aaoMi eventually led to MSU Extension. . i: 01 .iauuioyn., * “We are a partner,” Hendrian said. “I k L-Tfl ■*•// • ' 99 £ want to work with the county to continue that experience of Extension that’s lasted for over 100 years.” Kb 13 .'0 io'-’ Hendrian recounted just a few of the many phone calls he recently received in florin '■ i£i -1 his office, including a disabled vet asking 1 It for help in paying property taxes after he J T had trouble with Veterans Affairs and a ic; call from another veteran who was buying 1^.' /j II >1* a home and needed guidance through the I ft I'T"* ?IX j.' u system. These came along with calls ask­ 4 z jO lib / ing questions about land leases, garden­ 9 ing, invasive species, being evicted from I •j; a home, first-time homebuyer classes, j( 'M financial counseling, fruit tree spraying, -Hi .^.d.'j’r'' pumpkins and avian influenza. “Every single one of those messages, 1 ^^fn&eofLri.: '/h i was able to refer them to someone within XKJUj (-11 <[ t--- ' Extension, even the veterans,” Hendrian p- r? .' said. “We have veterans outreach and we !B13t I have home ownership counselors who are certified by MSHDA. That’s what we do f?r ,q ■< and a lot of the time that’s not seen. i* L'j. I’m asking you to reconsider the I 1^' IJoi^ ■ actions that you took,” Hendrian told AfW- ‘tt; OJ commissioners. rc, ‘WE NEED A COUNTY EXTENSION’ Hodges, who voted “yes” to the MSU Jt*' 'f Extension cuts, said he’s always v^Testling r •- * with what he thinks are overlapping pro­ -J'**'* grams offered by that agency and other agencies. “We never talked about 4-H, but yet we had 50 people show up about 4-H, r lx N 'JjBf H so somebody is telling people that 4-H is getting cut,” Hodges noted. “In our di C budget meetings, at no time was 4-H ever J— talked about cutting. Our employees in &'ha «s a LI TT J .'iT this county are getting a 2% increase in * Ai^'.'i*their salaries, that’s all we can afford in zh this county. Unfortunately, this board has Hi' i,iu ’ 1 Ih to make some really tough decisions. We [Ml ;sd' have to choose what’s most valuable for ; 4AA rn kJ I ^7 the people of this county. We don’t have b.millages. Montcalm County has a lot of millages. We’re pretty lean here.” “When the budget goes down to •* $50,000, what that does is it leaves not i ‘''4 even enough to fund a 4-H position,” 7‘’fjr?-' Hendrian responded. “There’s no funding for that.” U -■ 'rfJ- T J “I think everybody’s gotta understand Tia,?. S that the only thing that we ’ ve gotta provide r 3 on this board is essential services: Cops, courts, a heal± department,” Commis-| nn / sioner Heshe said. ? ... • •'A'’ Hesche referenced some numbers fir Hendrian provided last year, which Hes­ ’ 5 iTS I che claimed proved that MSU Extension J t' only helped about half of 1% of county '>■, residents. f “Kinda waste of money. I’m just say­ (! ing,” Hesche declared. I Hesche also mentioned MSU letting go 'Mik-I r» Tt of its own employees. M; f>v i ■■ “So why should we be real concerned •7 "" if they’re letting you guys go?” he asked. T-i» Hendrian responded that Hesche’s num­ ■ IC '-ka . bers aren’t accurate about the number of X n residents that MSU Extension serves, and A t IB J* a'' . • he added that the employees Hesche is re­ I• tri-» ferring to were let go due to the SNAP-Ed program being federally defunded. Tiejema, who voted “no” to the MSU Extension budget cut, shared how when 4n ! he first moved from Grand Rapids to Ionia uh I County, he had difficulty growing string beans in his new garden. He went to the J-11?' « '.y. county Extension office and they were able r to help him with a simple solution. •< “We need a county Extension in this j'-.b county,” Tiejema said. “I’m sold on 4-H 1. r *• and county Extension. It’s only a $50,000 difference.” ^iiu Shattuck, who also voted “no” to the *i^. budget cut, said he originally became a commissioner to advocate for agricultural b t 1 issues. “I am going to go on advocating for '.a Wl ±at,” he said. “I’d hate to lose that pro gram. We’re in a very tough situation up / here.” •-7 Commissioners agreed, without taking ■I a vote, to revisit the MSU Extension bud­ 4 get at a Finance Committee, which was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, ' .• I Nov. 5. All county board meetings are open to the public. I I ■-^ - 3- ;4 Christmas Tree. All are invited to decorate the tree with custom ornaments honoring lost loved ones starting one week before Thanksgiving, on Thursday, Nov. 20. Ornament bulbs must be made of resin or metal — no glass is permitted. “We’re hoping that they will put the person’s name, date of birth, date of passing, maybe a picture of the person, maybe cause of death, if they are com­ fortable with that, and then some little quote... and maybe have the family members’ names on the back — or whatever ±e family chooses,” Lowe said. “It doesn’t need to be anything fancy,” Lowe added. “They can just paint it on (the ornament) themselves.” Ornaments must be taken down from the tree by the first week in January, Lowe said. Any ornaments left will be discarded. Lowe said she plans for the Memorial Christmas Tree to be an annual tradition in Hastings. “I hope that it will gather steam every year moving forward as people join,” she said. There is no cost to decorate the tree; all are welcome to do so. Lowe said she is seeking help from LEGAL Continued from Page 1 have the option to opt out due to a sunset clause within the 2005 ordinance that established the DDA, which would have dissolved the DDA effectively at the end of this February. That deadline was extended to Dec. 31 by a vote of the village council during a special meeting Feb. 28. “There’s a dispute,” Guetschow said, over the interpretation of the clause and whether its inclusion allows the county and township to opt out. “We don’t believe that’s the case. “What this results in is a situa­ tion where lawyers may become involved to resolve this,” he added. “There is an action you could take in recognition that you’re going to spend dollars to capture dollars.” Another option would be for the village and DDA to simply let the county and tovmship walk away from any agreement, Guetschow said. However, that would come at a cost. According to projections, the DDA would lose an estimated $700,000 in revenue over the next 30 years. Prior to voting on Tuesday, Guetschow also cautioned DDA board members that there is no HONORS Continued from Page 1 ness. We honor your courage.” Robertson pointed to the American Legion as a place for community for veterans. “To all who have served and to those who continue to serve, we thank you. We honor you. And we stand beside you. Happy Veterans Day. May we all remember that freedom is not free. It’s earned, pro­ tected and shared by those willing to serve,” Robertson said. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES J ' Gail Lowe stands next to a city pine tree, which will soon transform into the Barry County Christmas Memorial Tree. Anyone can honor loved ones by decorating the tree starting Nov. 20. Courtesy photo commissioners. “I think that this board is probably old enough and bright enough to go back and find the minimal amount of money, and today that kind of money is not a lot of money. “Someone said you can go on the in­ ternet,” he added. “You sure can. I don’t a local woodworker who can craft wanna go on the internet. I’d like to come and donate a sign to be placed in to your office and have a conversation front of the tree. because it’s all about people. 1 think (the Anyone interested in helping amount of money involved) is peanuts. If Lowe or with questions can reach you don’t invest in the people and you take out to Lowe at GAILPL09@gmail. away jobs, that’s really what it’s about, not com taking away people’s jobs and keeping a community. “There’s many positive things and there’s a lot of leaders that went through guaranteed outcome if the dispute 4-H and came from small farms,” he noted. went to mediation or to court. Nor “Small farms are gone now. It’s very diffi­ could he give an estimate on what a cult for me to find people to work for me. legal fight might cost. I look at small farms, ffiey’re gone. I look “I personally love a fight, but it’s at 4-H, I look at FFA and 1 look at leaders not my money,” Guetschow said. in this room who have raised so many “This could go on for a long time. kids and helped make them into leaders.” “It’s not a slam dunk,” he added. Sunni Haglund, the 4-H coordinator “Our attorney puts it at 50-50.1 for Montcalm County, was among those think our position is a little bit bet­ present. ter than that.” “I think it’s a sad, sick joke that we say DDA chairperson Sarah McGarry we are the best kept secret in the county,” said it might be worth spending “a she observed. “We need to do a better job little bit of money and see where of getting our services out there. Without we’re at,” adding she believes at MSU Extension in Montcalm County, least the township is “expecting a there would be no 4-H in Montcalm Coun­ fight.” ty. I feel like it would be a huge disservice “It seems to me we could at least to this county (Ionia) to not have the ability do some preliminary consulting,” to provide those resources for those who Banks said. “We could change would like to utilize them.” Shawn Frisbie has been Ionia County’s course later on.” 4-H coordinator since mid-2023. She has The DDA’s action comes less than lived in Ionia County all her life and is a a week before the Lake Odessa third-generation 4-H’er. Village Council is set to host a “The county board’s unexpected vote public hearing and possibly act on to slash funding for MSU Extension is a new DDA plan, including the cre­ disappointing, as part of Extension 4-H ation of the second TIF district and plays a vital role in youth development, the elimination of any sunset date, leadership and agricultural education,” at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Frisbie told the Daily News after Tues­ Monday, Nov. 17. day ’ s meeting. “ Cutting this funding To view documents on the DDA’s could limit opportunities for young people proposed development plan and to gain practical skills and community boundary adjustment, persons may involvement, which in turn could hurt visit the Village of Lake Odessa the county’s future workforce and civic website at lakeodessa.org. engagement. Programs like 4-H often have long-term benefits that extend well beyond their immediate costs.” FUNDING MISREPRESENTED? Phillip Hesche, a detective-sergeant for the Ionia County Sheriffs Office, attended Tuesday’s meeting in a personal capacity. He shared how he’s spent much ofhis adult life mentoring youth without being funded by taxpayer dollars. “I really believe the message here has been twisted, that the county is looking to cut 4-H and that’s not true,” Hesche said. “MSU is shedding positions. I think if people are worried about 4-H being cut, they have to take those concerns to MSU. I think you need to go to your legislators, Summer Robertson, a Navy I think you need to talk to MSU and ask veteran and veteran's navigator them how they are allocating their money. at Barry County Community I think it’s really disingenuous of MSU to Mental Health Authority, spoke spin it that if local counties won’t pay this during a Veterans Day ceremony money, then the 4-H programs are going hosted by the American Legion to be cut.” Post 45 on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Hesche referenced an Oct. 22 article in the Lansing State Journal, which detailed how MSU was b» eliminating 99 positions from X the university as part of budget V cuts, including several exec­ utive roles, support staff and Family Owned 8t Operated faculty and academic staff. In May, MSU announced plans to SAW MILL OFFICE reduce general fimd spending 517-254-4463 by $85 million by next year. TTie cuts come despite MSU Conscientious Timber announcing its second-largest Harvester Wanting to Buy fall enrollment this year. Separately, 94 MSU Exten­ Standing Timber sion staff lost their jobs ±is summer due to cuts to Supple­ mental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP«Closed-Cell Foam Insulation Ed), a federal program meant * Blown-In Attic Insulation to educate low-income families about healthy lifestyles, accord­ ing to the Lansing State Journal. Hendrian briefly responded to Hesche’s claims during public comment by noting, “Separate •A Nelson Schmucker 7> budget for MSU, separate bud­ 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte. Ml 48813 s get for MSU Extension. They’re unrelated. The funding of MSU Extension was not represented Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam Ji correctly today, there’s a lot of 4 % 4- 1 V i 'J I - i 4 J AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com source of information at those Extension offices,” added Herbruck’s employee Max Pftind. “Their work is priceless. In a world that’s getting further away from the food system and in a world that’s getting further away from true science — not everything can be defined on ChatGPT that Extension office goes a long way and really helps the community.” Chad Listerman, owner of C.L. Truck­ ing & Excavating in Ionia, said based on how MSU Extension helped Herbruck’s, that was enough for him to believe the county should continue to fund that agency. “About budget cuts, if my team at my company came to me this passionate, I would really have to consider about mak­ ing the ri^t decision,” Listerman told GD WOOD PRODUCTS 1 Nelson’s SPRAY FOAM.ilc Tf r s t b»4 517-983-0954 b ♦> t' t r IJ 'Jr. rr /J J • fl I »i, t 'J 9 1 . r? r, .J y -?T 1 *a- f! I Ift I f r ti * >-« 4 t i . ’’ > 4 ♦* *( 1 < J I y^rtl i LV. b “ 1’’ f , » * w ..r.j fl 4 /4 J I; J I I / ■ n -fj' J < I > » I /'L »4 I I j ! ■ f i; I I tl k ' r*'.n I 7' . e I ' r I 4 t i'j .- 11 '-.4> I ■' • ' Ai f •J C’r r V I J Lil l' < • 1 I i i L 90 I -■ * J. J.’;' i I p nm I i. ( K*' I -H’ *- * f i f 1 ttT» ,4 / J J ' f • * : 1 ■ ■' /' ;'j' kii. I • f It ft HL * *1 f t I t 1 I V- C V fl r -I’ IV < I JJ K I i ijj I i 1 I .k . 'd J ?7 •* J i I( 5-- ir n f»(?«"t'. ’ I S I »b kiS I J 1 • r A <* r, 1 H. •V t T ’ f r. '1 , .' 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I fl * •fl. ■<3 V • �I J ' Kiwanis honors young citizens V t ■ IW ' R 1 I 'y. 4 I 5 , '. i jr I { I 4 J t I 'J t b. •; * •» u 1 • J ft 1’ 1 > ( f L t k I •. > 1 31. '*S '■Ml I H f ' I -» » s I J• i J ' t * *' " K k Ik . « b <. 4 1 V, a 4 I ' I I ft > f ■ 11 - r , ,-’b-‘' t 4 ♦ z It t I 5 • J • * ft ‘ J J » . > f .b. < I M' i e u ftL I I ft I ll '57 i •41 ? • I '<1*. •r» iV' 1 t ■ t j I !/ . .. . ( i > a 4 4 ft • z * *. * sj i • 4/ •• i I i I i \ 1. • '*’r ft T J i 4’ c .'SL. ' ' J ft I * :l Z 4 ' .. I 1 ft ■U> * r ( -• { ' ( \ ft i! .' I I I 'VI . ' J 4 1 ■Wld ;, I I 9 I •'^i. r 1 -V, ' •‘C > *1 S ’ ‘.'J. 1 r* . ‘L . I . J I -'; •Jl. I. I J THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com » ’ x' ' 1 Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Students are selected by their teachers forreasons such as excellent citizenship, attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for October (with parents’ names in parentheses) include; Central - Zoe Betz (student of Chris­ tian and Heather Betz). Northeastern - Brooks Courtright (student of Michael and Andrea Court­ right) and Ollie Tripp (student of Skyler and Lauren Tripp). Southeastem-Heidi Pollet (student of Peter and Christina Pollet) and Lauren Battles (student ofAmanda Rodriguez). Star - Michael Gergen (student of Matthew and Casey Gergen) and Hud­ son Blocher (student of Nick and Emily Blocher), Hastings Middle School — Sixth graders Reese Wendt (student of Terry and Debbie Wendt) and Andre Ortiz (student of Julio and Ashley Ortiz); Colt Lewis (student of Scott and Nicole Lewis) and Olivia Jorgensen (student of Justin and Ashley Jorgensen) and eighth graders Kinley Beadle (student of Nichola Beadle and Karen Dimond) and Davis Wattles (student of Tadd Hastings Area and Tangie Wattles). School System 1 Lji on i t * I* r 4 *♦ .riwii' I I < ■% Cj • ff Southeastern’s Citizens of the Month for October are Heidi Pollet and Lauren Battles. 1 M » a >* < Michael Gergen and Hudson Blocher are Star Elementary’s October Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. w t- r I 1 SJ LJ ♦• n .rn 1 n ' •.! L I « V * * I 0 I > z •4 < 0'1 I ■'» k J ' i t 3? ft <* ^4 * L. JH « Several Hastings middle schoolers were recently named citizens of the month. They include sixth graders Reese Wendt and Andre Ortiz; seventh graders Colt Lewis and Olivia Jorgensen and eighth graders Kinley Beadle and Davis Wattles. O' nStaLK r; I > ’a u,' T / f?!!' 1*.. i"B?5 =Z I i I M •H ( 1 '? ' LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY > I I i i, u I J I p r* •- , . i J ’T' iSv .V' ' > ^' ?* *100 Zoe Betz was honored as Central Elementary's Citizen of the Month. Brooks Courtright and Ollie Tripp are Northeastern Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. Courtesy photos I I t J i '4 j ■' ; I H » V ’■ 14 0* V .-^ . '■: i I / i 5? ■ < ‘ ft bT .a?: •P. i i • • 4 • • *J "“'T. I. «•». A I) . : ll ' ”. r* •I • . toJbi A ;. < 4, I 1 • «u « I• , ,M -- 4I ,« < I 1 A' h / A. ■* •A * * I 4 p I 43 < ft 4 V . v; ft 1 «t ; ip* >f..5 i*yi 4 I 1 1 •I* y?.,?-' ■ ..1 »5S’ * I I, A » «» 'I**- k'K 0 « 1 s w I I ?• I *Ri ws^ali» J V ■ J <**1 I r* r > • X ‘J- * f c ;li « ll I /- 11 J; uv < ’*1 ■ f A' *u * A- u I -f if >» «>* T,-’ — 5 ■' . i «» I ? - I f -J r** I .T r 4 ? / f I ft ft M t V l’ r./ < ’*¥ T'.r I 9 « I H J r I 1 r ? A Y ■ Wl J k5*»" >. . 1' ' -rje I 9^ k .m I. I fl 4k ( —at .( n T; J I .!-n The annual St. Rose Christmas bazaar is taking on a new look and name this year, titled "Bows and Boughs Christmas Craft Show," The show will be held Friday through Sunday, Nov. 21-23, in the church’s basement. Courtesy photo . I z^l :C‘ I' . . ’i:; I ''' k •-iTt ‘CiJ.. I T i. I »4 4 1^ « K‘»1t ■ '.4^ • i.-*^ -. . 4> I , >'V t.. I* • r, rilS ci'H® Jft’- St. Rose annual bazaar takes on new look ■ I READERS >■1 r i t I FROM OUR rn 9 ’ *•, -'ft' --4 1/ I 1 » a LEHE RS .1 t « V* interested. r >• 4. \ i t*' Br 1®^. Stv 4 J 4 « fel BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet­ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at 2lpowell@yahoo.com if w F t an EMPLOYMENT >90 I X I : T/ } WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. Family owned and operated. -*'*V •wi * L I. f •f 4. '■ « e»w* 4 f 3 WANTED !, , Il 'if' V 1 % TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 ‘Jr k V4 CLASSIFIEDS «< —W »l I T -Tv ■* 7^ I T 1" 5 Thursday, November 13, 2025 VWW-wr ^^oup View Newspaper Group publications accept letters to the editor. 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Education needs support from voters and politicians Dear Editor, The Nov. 4 Barry ISD ballot issue was for “funding for (1) student behavioral needs, (2) area career and technical education programs, including for vocational training purposes, and (3) the education of students with a disability.” This was on the ballot as a result of a community survey asking for public feedback on how the ISD is doing and whereto improve learning and career opportunities for stu­ dents —the proposal spoke directly to the needs as expressed by the community affected in our county. Voters said no in spite of knowing the need is there. With only 20% of registered voters determining this, shame on the 80% who didn’t bother to weigh in. Why did this millage lose? Proba­ bly because our economy is increas­ ingly uncertain, even though the last election put people in power who promised to fix the economy. One of those electeds is John Moolenaar. So, forthose who are as disappoint­ ed as I am over the millage defeat, please write this congressman and urge him to restore posthaste the education cuts of the current ad­ ministration. Some Barry County voters who live within the Kent ISD will benefit from a similar millage, where they narrowly voted in favor of a Regional Enhancement Millage proposal. I'm asking you (1) to write John Moolenaar today, urging him to sup­ port education funding, and (2) to get out and vote in higher numbers every time the polls are open. Don’t let your apathy be the death of de­ mocracy and good local programs. Lorraine Lindsey Delton I I I' « .£2& I J z 4^ A ' ..-rTu." r-'v-' f* •“t* I I -:r' I ' z» *rk I I 4 if i ■ I 1 . I ' . r j I .» I...’i' ’ X' I I I I . '•* -1 T I . I “'' ‘^^'. .:..e k f J rr ' « )I * t ' i - I* 1 rO 'I f V* 4 I I J I / 1. r ► ■I** 4'’' I K . I • I I , I Jr z- ff j< ■ I fl* J .I Ia. .ol I ’ytJ * » > |] f 4 j^;-' A < on* I 4: • »: u f> I wr X' • * * iM*" • ■>■'■ i.i!i>iiaa‘' 3 e-* r » I J I •A A I. I - 11 4 J I .'14-^ ( I After many years, the organizers and volunteers of St. Rose of Lima Church’s Christmas bazaar are passing the torch, reimagining the annual event. This year’s three-day sale takes on a new look and a new name, titled “Bows and Boughs Christmas Craft Show.” The sale is slated for Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23. On Friday, the show will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; on Saturday, it will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sunday, it will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Shoppers can peruse Christmas deco­ rations for inside and outdoor use, fresh wreaths and garland, snowman kits, wrapping paper kits with bows, hand­ made mittens, hats, sweaters, ornaments, hand-crafted wooden benches, goat’s milk soap, candles and more. There will be some special items on display, too, including beekeepers’ honey, kitchen towels, trivets and dishcloths. Organizers say shoppers can find all kinds of great gifts for the holidays. All proceeds from the show will ben­ efit church projects. The craft show will be held in the basement of St. Rose Church, 805 S. Jefferson Street in Hastings. For more information, contact Julie Lajoye at 616-723-5937. — MM X V I I , t * !■' I > t** r i ■ r I ■' /A-' ' ft f< ’ ’ hl 1 ‘■ «« ■ . I I F’* 3I .' .<I I ......... ^'1 I f f ■ I' V . ft/ c IV. A> A ai T I I I .1' I ■ 2 - AT 'i' ' I 4’ Al D I I r I I ” . A f .. J t ‘ X' ^'4 QUESTIONS: ASK US... -1 i I j 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am-3 pm t I ..■J*; 'f u'. ( I ♦ ♦ 'W .1 ' I' HuUt : Cleaners Pickup : Station r l" I: HS Fall Play | Friday, 11/21/2517:00 pin & Saturday, 11/22/251 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm HHS Collage Concert | Thursday, 12/04/202517:00 pm Jazzy Christmas HHS & TJO | Monday, 12/8/202517:00 pm Hastings Middle School Bands Holiday Concert | Tuesday, 12/09/2517:00 pm Hastings ^fiddle School Choirs Holiday Concert | Thursday, 12/11/2517:00 pm St. Rose Christmas Musical | Friday, 12/12/251 6:30 pm Thornapple Wind Band & Lakewood Area Choral Society Christmas Concert | Sunday, 12/14/2513:00 pm New Collections by Moda® 'f Qoc(Ernes You 'jj* ■ 7 ''Z Other Events Sale ends November 30th I Il' I ' .n Christmas with John Berry | Friday, 12/05/2517:00 pm GRS : Home for the Holidays | Wednesday, 12/10/2517:00 pm Tim Zimmerman/King’s Brass | Friday, 12/19/25 7:00 pm (excludes sale items) I /4- ■ P II I ' 1 .4^' I 1’. I * rs I ■ I 1 .V i I, •' I •I' ■I ft* x****' .y ' T V I. •I 1; I r 1 «I ■‘' I I c< Professional Events Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 Annual November Sale % Off Fabrics > r ..'I If < /» * .1. t HASTINGS PENFONMING APTS CFNTFP > " - !'r ? Wf It ff ,T 4 • 9 I 11 J I■ if ll' ,1. ■’b ,» 1 " • ■ V' V %* •M I I I' <1 I « I I » 1 1 I �/ f • z 3 6 Thursday, November 13, 2025 '‘4 ■* BANNER VWW_ Group s I WWW HasfingsBanner com I Ft OBITUARI r* t A -4 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE HASTINGSBANNER.COM i « IT* E Douglas John Cole Douglas “Doug" John Cole, age 66. passed away on November 7, 2025. Doug was born in Kalamazoo, Ml, the son of Gordon and Helen (Bartenan) Cole. He was a proud graduate of Hastings JtE High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University. Doug's career path was varied and reflected his adaptability and dedication. He worked for Lifesavers producing mints and gum. later managed servers for ADP, and most recently served as a shuttle bus driver for Trinitas. A lifelong sports fan. Doug loved watching University of Michigan football and basketball, as well as cheering on the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Pistons. He enjoyed playing golf, catching episodes of American Pickers, and was a faithful attendee of Grand Rapids First Church. 1?; V i I * k' Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Helen Cole: his brother, Daniel Cole; and his niece, Chelsea Cole. l' He is survived by his brothers, Greg (Vicki Rusticus-Coie) and Joe I (Cheryl) Cole, along with several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22. 2025, at noon, with visitation one hour prior, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. A luncheon will follow at the funeral home, with interment at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Haven of Hope - 9659 Thompson Rd, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849, or a charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Girrbach Funeral Home. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - NOV. 13-20 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute,org/events/ Oct. 1-Apr. 1 — Chelsea Bivens’ art activities and crafts with little exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose learners. These programs will take work is heavily influenced by her place outdoors as weather permits. experiences living in this community. Organizers ask participants to dress A quarter of the proceeds from for the weather and the season. This sales will be donated to the Institute program is free — no registration is to further its mission: To inspire required. appreciation and stewardship of our Tuesday, Nov. 18 — Nature Book environment. Club. 10 a.m. November’s meeting Nov. 1 -30 — Nov. Storybook focuses on "Life and Death of the Walk: “Forest Bright, Forest Night Great Lakes" by Dan Egan. This by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by non-fiction book talks about the Jamichael Henterly. Many animals importance of the Great Lakes and call the forest their home, but how do the presence they bring to a hopeful they learn to coexist? Some animals future for our planet, and about the are awake during the day, and some impact they have on the communities are nocturnal. Compare these two and ecosystems around them. groups of animals that live amongst Those who have not read the book the trees. The Storybook Walk is free are invited to join in the discussion. and self-guided on the purple and Nature Book Club is a free program; green trails. participants are asked to register Nov. 3-Jan. 1 — Whose Track is ahead of time online. That? Check out the tracks of the Wednesday, Nov. 19 — The Feast of Home: Barry County (in Institute’s most frequent visitors. partnership with B. Healthy Barry Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can County and Michigan Agriculture you follow their tracks? Whose Track Advancement) — Growing Our Local Food Community, 6 p.m. Celebrate is That? is free and self-guided on the green trail. the flavors, farms and food stories of Barry County. Dinner starts at 6 Friday, Nov. 14 —Science p.m. and costs $50 per person. The Storytime at the Hastings Public free program is scheduled for 7:15 Library (ages 6 and under with p.m., followed by free dessert and an adult), 10:30 a.m. Learn about conversation at 8 p.m. science through the power of books. More information about these Join Hastings Public Library’s youth . events can be found on the Institute's librarian and Institute employees website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. as they share their favorite books, II 4 I ? GOONLINETOHASTiNGSBANNER.COM » t I I I t Worship Together i «•» I I I i t I * I I r I * ( 1 f > ( I SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children's Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor; Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship l0:l5a.m. I i PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone, Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m., kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5lh Grade). 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. CHRIST TH EKING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor contact Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. ;»•’ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “We Exist To Be An Expression Of N^Tio Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N, M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9I21. Email hastfmc@. gmail.com. WWW. Website: hastingsfreemethodisi.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a,m. with Kids Church and Nursery'. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchaslin ore. 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Hmshhu Pretfwet* •>,•' 41 X i 1 •* > ASK DR. UNIVERSE J f 1 ‘-i $ r J Bad behavior Why do some humans like to do bad things? Is it the thrill or were they always born bad? — Leonel, 14, Texas Dear Leonel, I’ve met some naughty cats. I’ve also known some misunderstood ones. I asked my friend Chris Barry why humans are sometimes like that, too. He’s a psychologist at Washington State University. He told me we’re talking about behaviors that don't align with social norms. They give most people bad feel­ ings. That’s like feeling uncomfortable when someone does something violent or mean. Sometimes those behaviors come from the person’s nature, or tempera­ ment. Sometimes they happen b^use the person enjoys taking risks. Or maybe they struggle to think before they act It could be all those things, even with­ in the same person. Plus, temperament, thrill-seeking and impulse control all have to do with how someone’s brain works. One big factor is how old the person is when the behavior starts. If they’re super young, that’s a clue it might be related to temperament It may continue when they grow up. If the behavior starts during adoles­ cence, it might be temporary. People sometimes take more risks during those years. They usually stop as they mature. Sometimes “bad" behaviors tell us something else. Maybe the person is unhappy, afraid or hurt Maybe they don’t know how to say that. So, it comes out in their behavior. It’s complicated because humans are complex animals. J I 5 ; / ( * < i» Bany told me empathy is a big part of human behavior. That’s the ability* to understand and share someone else’s feelings. “We start to demonstrate empathy from a very young age. even within the first two years of life," he said. “Il doesn’t have to be full-blown empathy, like how adults empathize with frieni 1 s’J »•’ 'v^V J J I » a Jr - 4« 4ir" . r' « : N / I s K < *4 I > Ml.‘ ✓ p' . ,T ’ r-E.- >j I ■Ji’ J‘i’ ' who are going through a tough time. It’s just being responsive to the distress of other people.’’ Empathy is seeing someone cry and feeling bad for them. Or watching someone gel hurt and understanding how bad they feel. How much empathy a person feels is a spectrum. Some people respond strongly to other people’s feelings. Some people have a hard time connect­ ing with other people’s emotions. Most people are somewhere in between. People with low empathy may not connect their behavior with how it makes other people feel. But feeling empathy isn’t the only option. People can also think empathetically. They can learn to imagine anoth­ er person’s perspective—even if they don’t connect with their emotions. People can also learn to maximize their executive function. That’s how we manage our time and goals. It’s also how we check our impulses and think dirough decisions. That’s easy for some people and harder for others. But every­ one can get better at it with practice. That’s why we need caregivers and experts to teach us those empathy and social-emotional skills. It works best if that learning starts when we’re small. That gives us a long time to practice being thoughtful humans—or cats. — Dr. Unh’erse I hr' i Ira; . t ‘ -1 .zi t'' .1 ■1 1 I tip' ' e * > ✓ I t iv‘ t J. i' 1. ‘■■T' n I ‘’J 1 >' I .JST''' « • J'* * * ij <»* t te ' •* t SF I ^1'—’ p.' >* 1 5e -■•> . r kAm> * 4»ssli r “Sw wo I'*’ ’k vZ. > • r'r > \ 4 >■» r J,:< ■y-' ' A r <4 « J * 1 ........ » * ’i'Tj w ■*• T f <Xdf’** I % • gig® i .^i«= G ■a , * I f )< k** « •*• ( •** r I I f r A ' I if r » r• I rt I ('v .AiC 1 / r^- I Tf .TIC- -K«-' . k. 9^ » 4 V ** ! r I 1 I J X 1 'ite «• ' I <I 9 f t I I r t 'J : B .30 SW I .* f PL* .•’O* • > * .4 »- vrx «p t • I U « ■ fc i ti - ti 'A.’rbr'i;': I 4 h;; rrS/n «* t r I ( ) lilii i J diLiii e^ e > < I 1 4 . Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. 4 ** I , I t I A ► u it*} g i V. s uT i/r r 'liK €■ < I rvww Ji 1 I f I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 T • ’< i SCHEDULE A «4 4 J 1 ' ■'< 1 'h 4 V J ..F. 4 r *5 I 'W 9 p.m. i Nov. 18-Dec. 2 - Big Library Read' global e-book club reading program. Connect with readers around the world by reading the same e-book through the Libby digital collection. “The Village Beyond the Mist" by Sachiko Kashiwaba is available in Lib­ by with no waitlists or holds from Nov. 18-Dec. 2. Wednesday, Nov. 19 - Itsy Bitsy Bookclub, 10:30 a.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. ■. kSjt s Tin I -A. > 11 a No library card is required for library programs and activities. Thursday, Nov. 13 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1928 film based on John H. Byron’s play, “The Last Warning," 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Family Movie Night: "Dog Man," 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 - Baby Caf6, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess club. 5 4 V $ u T, • I u ■r • ** . 1 1 * ±1 J “ < - •I • t » r i I t i. ‘ A. -; Ai I f'* I 'T j: J f ■'W I I M! t 'V ■ 4 ? :i This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner^ the church and these local businesses: Flexfab r 4 at the church ofyour choice^ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanlev. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. t ( A«Mrwnft*no< ■« l^lMb A Bf^WN 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 _____ 945*9541 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30245 Estate of Haley L. Seidl. Date of birth: 12/17/1982. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Haley L. Seidl, died 08/27/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marianne D. Seidl, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 11/07/2025 Robert L. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Marianne D. Seidl 1970 Nashville Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 938-8348 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30211-NC WILLIAM M. DOHERTY L S I J < 1 4 I I • Hawkins; minor child. * ?i s ’TSlklfrSi r » ►’f * <x I ■ f 1 51:ri ! <»;r 4I n n » “S '!«!! I Ua J I I ft I > I . •» I > <1 • ir“-yiO i .*!■ a c / I I r • j' ( rI I I I 'n S A '. - 9 '-• i ► 4- I I 1 I.> $rr *— N I 4 W'«■ . in I 1 I 4 T ?» .*1 L I % 4*. I 1 .W »- I .PEO? I ‘C k 1 HCX’ **•«.. A » ♦ I **♦ < ivr* •• ▼ ■ . '.y aw >; < ‘of VVjffW S' < r I I » I I I I I I. I 3* >/ -J} I 1 •I rt t. t. »' 4 I 1 f »•. I : 11 * tf I Jga '.’a t. « I r e, I I 1 1 « n SH k T i 1 ’ir Vf- .« f: I I 4V ••t P.J’. R >vy ,Mlor CM 9 % •I f '^“■AoorBIBil nt I I I > k I J : ^OU. ?.. P«W|f ‘-’5 Is. <* TO ALL PERSONS, including Scott John H. Erskine whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: Autumn Breanna Marie Collins has filed a petition for name change. A name change hearing will be held on 12/03/2025 at 2:00 p.m. at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty to change the name of: Autumn Breanna Marie Collins to Aurora Phoenix Mae t I £.V V I A \ ! I q V 4 k I 4 e �*1 fl I I •h r kA ?s I I s. I * A I >1 * f J \ * V rXVriV www.HastingsBanner.com I. * THE HASTINGS BANNER VlfevU^‘ Group 7 Thursday, November 13, 2025 r VW. fl * URNING BACK THE PAGES 1 Ir * I k 1 * ■ i 4^. ' IS Blacksmiths and farriers in Hastings I t t * • • 9e ♦ M >1. I I • .r* til i: / .1 “Horse and buggy days may be gone forever. But there are more ponies and horses in Barry County now than there ever were in the days when the horse was the chief means of transportation.” That observation, made decades after automo­ biles replaced the family buggy, reminds us that while the role of the horse has changed, the care it requires has not. In every small town of Michigan’s past, the blacksmith shop was once as familiar as the gen­ eral store or the church. The ring of hammer on anvil and the smell of coal smoke signaled the center of work that kept wagons rolling, plows cutting and horses sound. Blacksmiths forged and repaired tools, wagon wheels, and hardware, while farriers—often overlapping in skill—focused on the hooves of horses, trimming and shoeing them so they could endure the rigors of farm, forest or battlefield. Though rooted in centuries of tradition, the work of a farrier continued into modem times. Drew Anderson of Dowling was one such craftsman, and his story ties Hastings to both global and local his­ tory. Anderson began his career in 1941 as a mem­ ber of the U.S. Army Cavalry. Stationed in China and Burma during World War II, he shod mules that carried supplies across treacherous terrain as part of Merrill’s Marauders, the famed infantry unit led by Brig. Gen. Frank Merrill in the ChinaBurma-India theater. Before returning home, he even taught Chinese soldiers the skill of shoeing mules. When Anderson left the service, he never expect­ ed to shoe another horse. Raised near Lubbock, Texas, his plan was to farm, but marriage to a Dowling native, Jean Hunt, brought him to Michigan. Farming proved less profitable than he hoped, while horse owners still needed reliable farriers. By 1959, Anderson had made it his life’s work. Later, from a 1973 white Datsun pickup, he ran a portable business, carefully scheduling his stops so he could serve multiple horse owners in the same area on a single trip. “Nobody would want to pay the price I’d have to charge if I had to drive 50 miles for one horse,” he explained. His knowledge of horses’ needs came from both long practice and plain sense. Unless a horse was being shown or ridden regularly, Anderson noted, it often needed shoes only on its front hooves. Those front feet carry about 65 percent of a horse’s weight and nearly all of the rider’s. Shoes, he explained, must be reset every eight to 10 weeks, since a horse grows a new hoof wall each year. Wild horses wear their hooves naturally through constant movement; domestic horses, con­ fined and ridden, depend on the fanier to prevent lameness. Anderson never romanticized his trade. “40 years ago, horses had to work like horses. They weren’t playthings like they are now,” he said, noting that few, if any, horses were still used for plowing. He discouraged young people from taking it up as an occupation. With no unemploy­ ment insurance and constant physical risk, farriery was, in his words, “a risky occupation.” Still, he valued the independence the work gave him. He never had to watch the clock, working “by the horse” rather than by the hour, and he carried a deep respect for the strength and spirit of the ani­ mals that had outlasted the plow, the car, and the machine. At the height of his career, Drew Anderson was shoeing nearly a thousand horses a year, travel­ ing between 10,000 and 15,000 miles annually to I •l 'll •<» < •l 1 kJ ’J J I 'V.' Jb. TJl |l >U V 1 * I I I « 4 V J I « < . I I, > 1 ;} Ju. .Hb; 1 • •' •r 1 ■ .1,. -I ; •4 <’ I •' I * i I > ' r' u.. I ♦ - » J I : I 1.. 1A J I I I J V I ■ ■ ’ I’ 1 . J I L I k ‘Z I I A •r 1 / • ■"I? * 4 J-*. • 1 i » I » ai f • \S. 4. a* •w' •» • J ■ t. ' Art r; b f• » J I. 4 *«• s j I p A> » J • I J I I g r • • i f ■. I •• r • ' * '-I r r I I I '*r r^.r, J • » » Um*, • J * i. 1 ■■En '.□r* « ■ ■■ ry “ ‘trI A A H' J ’ < rs f-, f;/- » Jia V.’¥ . r I » •I - ' -t ,4. t I t I i 4 I t . . 4 ! k f J i - ------------- 1 > I I I I I I t I >' rH 1 I u I I I I I I f 1 '’T 'i > * I I I I « ( I i r I I fI 1 • I t I <,5 I I I I J • 1 J i I I f. I lU'.i c I ) * .. t. •* V IT I . < J J George Waddle’s blacksmith shop was located at the corner of Jefferson and Court streets in 1900. Courtesy photos reach his clients. He retired in 1986, but the trade did not end with him. His son, Scott Anderson, returning from a tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force in 1973, had joined his father fulltime and carried on the work. For the next half-century, the Anderson name remained synonymous with farri­ ery in Barry County. Scott describes the demands with the same can­ dor as his father. “It takes about an hour and a half to shoe the average horse, and on a good day, I can manage about six. Every so often. I’ll meet a frightened horse, and then it takes longer. You have to win his confidence first, otherwise the risk of an accident is too great. Though he now calls himself “partially retired,” Scott still serves a dozen local clients. Out of loy­ alty to them, and to the vanishing trade itself, he continues the work with the same steadiness that ^9 . ^a«r4Nll» 4^ I s? Y y £ I •if* ? •• J « s V f- 4 fl* ' • •■s $ J* *v k A ( vr«* * u •ir 7 'I r 55; w*- Mk'Mi \ .’C 4) A 1 «? V « t — J Ilir apt --- > «9»« £X At the height of his career, Drew Anderson was shoeing nearly a thousand horses a year, traveling between 10,000 and 15,000 miles annually to reach his clients. FT . >. . £ .•»^ I jL* ■W M'. I 3«». fN' 1*'' S*. I ' *4 .1 s# ± 1 1 I . - M 3 t •? s [ ''I' !» 1 •y > Ht » ** I TB ?- C i * I 4 7Y 1 •w * »1 1^’ ■•*, $ - « II I. »» " * ?' F 4 < ;■ 4\ I iir' I* •V" 5 .SJ « •1 ■* * i w "Or f ^1"' ■j J ' r ■';W? •W 7 f- :v V £ I ?s: » 1 *3 I 15,5 I 1 s. A r- > <9 '■* Rv"* ** ' rA & ■ I k ,r* z. f •» - r Vj 1 *^40" V*T )■ V it f I «< f r. i 3* •I 23. » * ♦ .c < r ? <4* X j *- < 1 < If I ; I ■ ''1“ * FV u* ■ X... - ,**■ u '•'T r. - •k. rh % l.'K 'S I ’ll '-Hi » >• ’Al •V 4 . I r i I. •K * . s.-r. » ■ i *L. k i u •'^4 T I I J*. •7 V b#r ’ ...' 1 t? u. 3’ • ** .•1 • 16 IL I ».A defined his father’s career. The world has changed since the days when Hastings’ blacksmith shops were crowded with farm teams and draft horses, but the craft of the fanier remains a living link to that era. Drew Anderson’s life and Scott Anderson’s persistence remind us that while the tools have shifted—from a forge and bellows to a pickup truck and rasp— the skill and dedication remain the same. Out of devotion to their clients and pride in their work, the Andersons have kept alive one of Hastings’ oldest callings. And in this way, their story circles back to Hastings’ earliest days, when tum-of-the-century blacksmiths set up shop along E. Court and Jefferson Street. Among them were men like George Waddle, who was hammering out horse­ shoes in Hastings as late as 1900; Hiram Topping, whose shop stood near the courthouse square; and John Rounds, remembered in local directories as both blacksmith and wagon maker. These men served the growing town in its pioneer years, when the blacksmith’s forge was as necessary as the mill or the livery. Few traces of those shops remain today, yet the Andersons’ work carries forward the same tradition—meeting the needs of horse and rider with strength, precision, and respect. Their legacy reminds us that while time and technology have moved on, the echo of hammer and anvil still resounds quietly in Hastings’ history. Sources: Consultation with the Anderson family; Enquirer & News, (BCE.) Sun. Jul. 26, 1959, pg. 23; Ibid. BCE. Sun. May 8, 1966, pg. 9; Ibid. BCE. May 3, 1979, pg. 23; Photo ofAnvil by Emiliano Milli Scarsi, (Facebook, Dec. 1922). David Miller is a moderator for the "Hastings History'" Facebook group. DAVID W. MILLER Special to The Banner r nf ? 1 Ti I k 1 r i 4 s .9 *' .1_ I »• -4.' J.- » >• z ' I < • F '*. '1* I ru’ I > 9* « I 4 J J JI! CA ‘e I. I ■1 I •.t- « I A i! I I I » *( r- ■F' •l 1 > I Lv V ' -» iTZ*. A 1 I s >, A. » *' - '4-52 L <'■ (- I f k K '.;r> 7 7 5* y n '•I h. .rr AJ I r v* J c- ? * 1j bpf -> |A f 4 • •< rx' ntvH I : j' r jr 9> k 4 . z J: V The world has changed since the days when Hastings’ blacksmith shops were crowded with farm teams and draft horses, but the craft of the farrier remains a living link to that era. I r I .1 f ,I .'il If ♦ ♦ f 1 ■ •1 I I I The legacy of local blacksmiths and farriers reminds us that while time and technology have moved on, the echo of hammer and anvil stilt resounds quietly in Hastings' history. • -H-i. .■ �SPORTS Group 8 Thursday, November 13, 2025 1/ J J i 1 V k the HASTINGS BANNER I s i I www.HastingsBanner com Sluggish start too much for TK to overcome at Lowell B » I . Brett Bremer Sports Editor r I I f I I I Jv *1** /• c '5 ( ’’J ' I V -s » * w; I The football was on the ground too often. Penalty flags were on the ground too often. Lowell quarterback Logan Dawson wasn’t on the ground soon enough often enough. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity footbal I team fel I into a 21 -0 hole in the first half, battled back to within a touchdown a couple of times in the second half and eventually fell to the host Red Arrows 28-21 in the MHSAA Division 3 Dis­ trict Final inside Red Arrow Memorial Stadium Friday, Nov. 7. Lowell (8-2), a district champion for the first time since 2016, will host Zeeland West in an MHSAA Division 3 Regional Final Nov. 14. It wasn’t the prettiest of victories, but the Red Arrows will take it. “We didn’t execute well. We didn’t block the right people. Way too many penalties at crucial times, and then next thing you know we would shoot ourselves in the foot again,” coach Dock said. “You can’t beat anyone, let alone playoff football, doing that stuff. Unfortunately, we come out and this reminded me very much of the East Grand Rapids game where we laid an egg in the first half and we came out in the second half. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what we did. We laid an egg in the first half and then we came out and we competed our tails off in the second half. “Super proud ofthem. They respond­ ed super wel I, and they did exactly what I asked and they were awesome in the second half.” Friday was an evening where both teams offered up more opportunities to their opponent than they would have liked. TK fumbled away the opening kick­ off and the Trojan offense moved the ball forward just 15 yards in the first half before one final run as the half ended netted a first down. The Lowell punting unit had a pass fall incomplete on a fake attempt in its own end early in the third quarter, and then a bad snap on the next drive result in a hurried, blocked punt. TK turned the short field into a touchdown both times. TK could have used one more gaff by the Red Arrows, but it never came. * Dawson rushed 33 times for 120 yards, rushed for three touchdowns and threw for one more. It was preferable for the Trojans to have him throwing the ball. He was just 2-of-7 passing for 15 yards. Dawson was shifty in the backfield to find running lanes and avoid defenders, and proved powerful enough to break away or keep moving forward once hands were on him. “They’re big, and number two (Daw­ son) is a special player. He is really good,” coach Dock said. His touchdown runs were all short ones. An eight-yard TD run and a twoyard TD run in the opening quarter had his team up 14-0. He fired an 11-yard c 1 f ™fltHnii;fi..' LJ 1 I 3 < *4 Ji ( 4 I n I » I I I iir I I • « 3 •* < r I it % h;> I* <1 r r J *« S S I >- ■ I r \ - - » '•f •', 4 fi I X I K « e <>• 4 s * * *' £ a fl > /’ > J* 7 ' p s '*■ 3 t *» w -■0. J ^“C t. J* J 1 f » M * %* 4 ! i e I I t ■#' r > <* ’\ Thornapple Kellogg's Blake Bossenberger (23) works to try and get Lowell quarterback Logan Dawson to the ground during the first half of their MHSAA Division 3 District Final inside Red Arrow Stadium in Lowell Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer IkV •T L *v A r ■ 4 1 n I Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team members sing the school fight song with their Christmas clad classmates in the Trojan student section following the team’s 28-21 loss to Lowell in the MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Red Arrow Stadium in Lowell Friday, Nov. 7. «^* J nv AT F'-.J ..%. -;n> T S’" V^'" i ' .W «a ♦* O’ 1 «» IK u«. I; .'ri ^19 n t> 1^ ♦ A * irr’ J b*k^ I 1 I TD pass to Crue Huisman in the end zone with 12 seconds left in the first half to make it 21-0 at the break. The powerful Lowell line helped the squads other hard-running backs suc­ ceed too. Mitchell Eikey had 12 carries for 63 yards and Marek Pullen had 12 carries for 48 yards. “We made several smalladjustments, but we started playing ball,” coach Dock said. “We flew to the ball, and we tackled well, and we played physical.. *’ All that stuff was really, really awesome in the second half.” TK got within 21-14 thanks to the Red Arrows’ special teams’ mishaps with a four-yard TD run by senior fullback Debo Robinson and a one-yard TD run by junior quarterback Micah Dock. It wasn’t the quite the final nail in the Trojans’ season, but the Red Arrows were nearly there once they put together a 63-yard touchdown drive that ate up a little over six and a half minutes in the fourth quarter. Dawson notched his third rushing touchdown on a two-yard run with 3:49 to go in the game. The Red Arrows led 28-14. TK got a five-yard Robinson TD run with 2:31 to play in the game to make it a one score game. Of all people, Dawson fell on the loose, on-side kick attempt by TK. The Red Arrow offense then moved the ball just well enough, with the help of a couple flags against the TK defense, to eat up the rest of the clock. “The second half, when we came out of the locker room, Micah said, ‘competitive greatness’ right out of the huddle,” TK junior lineman AJ Dutcher said. “That is one of our core values and everybody needed to go, and we all knew it. We jumped the gun and we ajmost had it,” Still, the Trojans close out one oftheir best seasons in the lifetime of most of their players. TK finishes with a 7-4 record. It is just the second time in the past 15 seasons that the Trojans have won seven games. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on December 3,2025 commencing at 7:00 J’ '**-*-^ w* * H < » < I .-aS* i , •J - 1 »** 1 4^ 4 i I Ve '.T s •^9 i; u 4 ' * - <-»if5 •-r • * I ■%b > J V A fl 4*^ 4 A tfi 4 I*- / I J c tsiaatt ^.*4 K/ Il . ; 4V •< % ■. 5 •I . to^. ’4 i- ■sL’Biinfc^- A to '1 k w 9 4-.? S.i «c A rx> i 14 s I I I , 11«H^ >• 4ik I •* Ai ’icto « : I- k Vi ‘taW? 1 mr,, ■ J 7 , ■ f k » er- X— •p * ?~liflli~l ; I a * < I' s ♦ flPW -T..-..— « s *.• — <to aA ■ Wklto* I l-l; € • 'sli!'^ 4?1 •# ’*^* I ! h* W'W «. V % »*’. *w 1* .»x *7 I.*? If i *• . . rto» -WO' A W • • 3^.;- aU. t F «IRU «• * < n ll 1 ___ * K w *■ v ■ * F cH Ji >*<r»* *:'» fl T »' >1^ 381*^ f t iA •? lf‘ I j 1 ri toy i. i> i X * * ** ♦ M '4 ' .* ,9 ■. *1 » t ,/> Thornapple Kellogg senior back Malachi VanEngen takes a pitch around the left side during the first half of the MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Lowell Friday. k* : f * ’fc' ’ ' I f r- Dutcher said it was a great group of leaders in this TK senior class. “They were perfect all summer,” Dutcher said. “It was just consistency, consistency, consistency. They worked on us, I feel like they built the juniors for next year, to be ready to lead as seniors and lead it all.” The roster included 11 seniors this fall including most of the Trojans’ key ball-carriers. Robinson had a team-high 12 rushes for 57 yards in the bailgame. Malachi VanEngen added four carries for 23 yards and Zach Eldridge had six rushes for 16 yards. VanEngen also had an 11-yard reception. “We don’t have very many seniors, but super proud of them. They’re a big reason why we’re here, in regards to some key components, but we have a lot of juniors coming back. I ±ink we have a lot still left in the tank. We’ll see how that goes. Any time you can get here and get playoff experience and extra practice, all of that stuff is really good. It is just a matter of carrying over the momentum into the offseason and carrying it over into the fall. “And learning from the mistakes. We’ve got to be way more disciplined.” 4. , K L f 4 .» w ► L n 1 I 3. . »r, /OOSI -JtoL' I £ I *. S' to. * * _______ iw if^B '* - f* < • F; u h*;“ ■4.t M i Ii itat '*'* - J b . 53k J I * I ’Wi I i^M -aGt* * Lotert uo9 ao »? 4 *' * •*• f « 1 ^r .^'5* T .•t > I »• * ■■■' nr.'.____ r£S: 5 K- it ».. -- aiif''' c ».*; “rbiU BIC a..r. 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Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Brenda Martin, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. € i fi > Brenda Martin 1060 Colonial Trail Kalamazoo. Michigan 490098 (269) 762-0645 .V I Is A 4 Charles S. Ofstein P76256 211 E. Water St.. Ste. 401 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 4 'J % ■L' » JI *.■:.> * ' -i'r. ix # d ' 1 I k* I to J t• % ■t». 4*^ --w^ ♦ ♦ s»_. a^r w «u e V F ' ' F I iDate: 11/10/2025 Miller Johnson John T, McFarland P65580 45 Ottawa Avenue, SW, Suite 1100 P.O. Box 306 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-0306 (616) 831-1700 Tamara L. Loud 6307 N. Noffke Drive Caledonia, Ml 49316 (517)490-5940 , By; Dale Grimes, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Rd. 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Parcel #08-12-290-021-00 and is currently zoned R2, Medium Residential. * iV' a,^ t �THE HASTINGS BANNER ' VIEW-......-Group wwwHasHngsBannercom a »— - I ,1 > I fl •• w- • 9 Thursday, November 13, 2025 Slagel conference diving champ for third time in three tries ii! 1 t Brett Bremer I Sports Editor ( I 1 4 I jaaa^ J X TWl-* i 1 ■//snBbbk ’ill, I ■,1 < 4 A •J _ ri ' □ > k k ► ci ^^8 I t Mt r r ft. ■* w Im < / R'^ I r'' 1 I I X 4A J J« 1 Lf ■ V ( ’ •» I I Ai I r II t 1 1 • f I 1 t. \ f . '-W- f ‘S' 1* K 4? 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The Caledonia varsity girls’ sw imming and diving team rolled through its second undefeated season in the OK Conference East Division by winning Saturday’s conference championship meet at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings by 61 points over runner-up Ottawa Hills Saturday. Caledonia senior Sophie Gaylord and Wayland senior Laney Wolf were the top two performers in the conference for the day with Gaylord a victor in all four events she participated in. Caledonia had five of the top ten scorers at the meet and seven all-conference honorees overall - a list that included senior Aliya Van Hofwegen, junior Mya VanderZwaag, sophomore Amelia McCann, freshman Caitlyn Mor­ ris, sophomore Lily Klein and freshman Kailey Hall. While the Fighting Scots have nev­ er been beaten in the team standings, Thomapple Kellogg junior Lydia Slagel performing for the Grand Rapids Gators has never been bested at the conference championsh i ps in the di ving event. An al 1state diver in Division I last year, Slagel won a conference title for the third time with an overall score of437.65 points. She beat her nearest competitor by more than 80 points over the course of the 11 -dive competition. “1 think it went really well. I am really happy with how it went. I know there were some dives that 1 could have done better, but we just go back to the drawing board and you learn from your mistakes and you just make them better.” She was really happy with her forward 2-1 /2 somersault in the tuck position dive during Friday’s prelim’s and her reverse 1-1/2 somersault in the pike position during Saturday’s finals. Her conference championship scores have climbed over the years. She won the OK Rainbow tier II Conference cham­ pionship as a freshman with a score of 378.70 points. Her point total was up to 393.80 in the renamed OK Conference East Division Championship last fall as a sophomore. “I have put in the work. I come into practice every day ready to do every­ thing that I can do to get better. I will do everything to get better, and it has paid off,” Slagel said. “Mechanically, I am a lot better... and diving lakes a lol of mental strength,” she added. "Before I wasn't as confident. Now, I'm a lot more confident because 1 do three to six of everything per day. I know for a fact that I am going to be able to make the dive.” Divers from around the state will com< pete in regional meets this week. Slagel , will be a part of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Diving Regional hosted by Hudsonville. The DI MHSAA L.P. State Finals will be held Nov. 21-22 at Oakland University. Caledonia remains a co-op with South Christian and Lowell student-athletes. The Grand Rapids Gators co-op with Thomapple Kellogg, Hopkins, West Michigan Aviation Academy and West Catholic girls placed fifth on the day as a team, tying Grand Rapids Union for fifth in the final overall conference standings. Caledonia won with an overall score of 526 points Saturday ahead of Ottawa Hills 465, Wayland 341, Catholic Central * * d I —‘Ur -J u■ 1 " % A* V t t >• 9't 1 b V I Sv ’ *T r •• -r X t f I « «s >«* ^1. * * n f ^*—>5 * •« •WW.’ X ’ J. • -•rr > i-J J <p *ift *** A f ts I • 4 -------------- 1 a .3^ .9 1 St A '24^ 'W .V I**. >llff V * < b« ’ X- & Grand Rapids Gators senior Jenna Robinett swims the freestyle leg of the 200-yard individual medley during the B’ Final race Saturday at the OK Conference East Division Championship held at the CERC in Hastings. 318, Grand Rapids Gators 151 and Grand Rapids Union 126. Gators sophomore Mckenna Hawks was seventh in the 200-yard individual medley wi± a time of 2 minutes 32.94 second and freshman Mara Raak placed sixth in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:19.04. Those were the other two top­ eight, individual medal-winning perfor­ mances for their team. Senior Jenna Robinett, Raak, Hawks and sophomore Eloise Nichols placed fifth in the 200-yard medley relay and that same foursome was fifth in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The team of senior Dev­ on Barnhill, sophomore Scarlett Hilzey, freshman Adelaide Nydam and freshman Leyna Kursch was sixth in the 400-yard freestyle relay. The top 16 in each event scored for their team. Robinett and Nichols both finished in the top 16 in the 100-yard butterfly. Robinett was 13 th in a personal best time of1:25.05.Nichols improved her personal best to 1:34.93 to finish 16th. Robinett placed 14th in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 3:06.67. Nichols swam a personal best time of 2:27.32 to place 16lh in the 200-yard freestyle. Nydam swam to a 14th-place time of 33.75 in the 50-yard freestyle. Raak added a personal best swim of 6:47.52 to finish 14th in the 500-yard freestyle. Caledonia girls were better than the Division 1 state qualifying time in all three relay races at the conference championship and Gaylord and VanderZwaag had times good enough for spots in the DI Finals in individual victories. Gaylord won the 100-yard backstroke in 57.74 seconds and the 100-yard but­ terfly in 57.68 Saturday. Teammate Van Hof^egen was the 100-yard butterfly runner-up in I minute 3.90 seconds. And as far in front as Gaylord was, Van Hofwegen was still more than two seconds ahead of her nearest competitor. Gaylord, Van Hofwegen, Vander­ Zwaag and Morris won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1 ;49.46. VanderZwaag, Hall, McCann and Gaylord won the 200yard individual medley in 1:39.6 break­ ing a ten-year-old pool and conference record in ±at race set by Grand Rapids Catholic Central in what was formerly known as the OK Rainbow Conference Tier II. Caledonia made its return to the conference in 2024 after a few seasons competing in the OK Red Conference with the biggest schools in the Grand Rapids area. VanderZwaag won the 100-yard breast- 1 V X * stroke in 1:08.60 beating her nearest competitor by more than four and a half seconds. Van Hofwegen, McCann, Hall and Morris had a runner-up time of3:46.90 in the 400-yard freestyle relay, finishingjust behind the Wayland foursome of Sybil Williamson, Kaeli Whip, Stella VanWyk and Wolf who finished in 3:45.93. Wolf was the conference champ in the 200-yard individual medley in 2:11.42 with VanderZwaag the runner-up in that one with a time of 2:15.02. In the 500yard freestyle, Wolf won in 5:18.66 with McCann second in 5:31.50.Wolf and her Wildcat teammates were second to the Fighting Scots in the 200-yard freestyle relay, about three and a halfseconds back. Van Hofwegen won the 50-yard free­ style in 25.57, and teammates Morris and Hall were third and fourth in that race. It wasn’t the only race the Scots were especially dominant in. Gaylord won the 100 butterfly with Van Hofrvegen second, sophomore Chloe Kerkstra fifth and se­ nior Lena Gesing eighth. McCann also had a runner-up time of 2:00.82 in the 200-yard freestyle. The other two champions on the day set personal bests in freestyle races. Ottawa Hills junior Rowen Heethuis won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:00.04. Catholic Central senior Mae Braun took the 100 freestyle in 55.27. i#' R, X 4^ •TTT'.; I, ? d r 1 1 Lj A SU > I I s 5 & < $ L > < I k «l ■* k A I. » •" .r"- I '• •** •«a~— — A '5. I 4 9 I I. Grand Rapids Gators junior Lydia Slagel with her All-America consideration certificate following her third straight conference championship performance in the diving event Saturday during the OK Conference East Division Championship at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. Photos by Brett Bremer t 1 1 I City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RIDGE ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL The Planning Commission for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning North Ridge Estates Condominiums Planned Unit Development and final site plan approval for property located at 1700 N. Jefferson Street Block parcel #08-55-155-000-00. The Planning Commission will review and consider final site plan approval for the development and construction of eight (8) three (3) unit attached residential site condominiums, three (3) four (4) unit attached residential site condominiums, and one (1) two (2) unit attached residential site condominium. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday December 1,2025, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. .. i ' f• I r F t • ? I A If^ 1 '-*4 > -. a rtdi 4.-ftp* *.F* J Dozen personal bests for DK/Hastings girls at SCC Championship :- -r<* p ' Brett Bremer * > ♦>* jk--' 'h *» II*’ 4^ Sports Editor u .f . J <*Xt «• ■V 4* *k kF - f' > < f k*/ .Ifc '■'^. >* } i v* <> • 1 t> *T i» 1 A 1 t T 7* i t V >ir I .yr^ r I ?• . > r '€1 • t < I 4 V* ♦ i 9 -I tt » I •* -jB-'i 1 V JI -7^ » f . r ..*1 *> I ! <1 I I I i < I * tf r" •kl t tif * «n* vJ r ' •■-xZ . - -■ / > [f I > 4 / < V. iI I 11 3' I.» I ."l^ I * t 1 ’’ I k 9^ 1• 41* Jf J* it • * !•' yf ;) T 't I t .-4'1 y: «■* I I jgf 1 1 r / f * / The Delton Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls swam to 12 new personal records and a new team record in the 200-yard freestyle relay Nov. 7-8 al the Southwest­ ern and Central Michigan Conference Championship hosted by Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek. DK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel said nearly every girl on the team had big time drops throughout the course of the two-day meet. The team ofAubrey Yarger, Annabelle Kuck, Lilly Randall and Petra Foster raced to a time of 1 minute 58.42 seconds in the 200-yard freestyle relay, which put them eighth in the A Final of the race. They trimmed about a third of a second off of their own team record in the race from a year ago. Harper Creek took the day's champi­ onship with 527 points ahead of Plainwell 318, Sturgis 311, Marshall 301, South Haven 287, Otsego 277, Allegan 165 and Delton Kellogg/Hastings 121. Randall had two top ten individual finishes at the meet. She was eighth in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of28.19 seconds and she finished tenth in the 100-yard freestyle in 1:02.28. f « sev R* 9 9 f*■'? ■. *> k <*• •• •br TL*- The top finish of the meet came from Yarger who was upset by Otsego’s Mil­ lie Shattuck in the diving competition. Shattuck put up a score of 389.60 to Yarger’s 381.80 over the course of 11 dives. Shattuck, a senior, improved her conference meet score by more than 80 points from last year. Yarger will be a part of the MHSAA Division 2 Diving Regional this evening, Nov. 13, al Northview High School. She was the D2 stale champion a year ago. DK/Hastings’ Annabelle Kuck im­ proved her personal best time in the 100-yard butterfly to 1:08.45 to place sixth in that race. She was also 11th in the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:42.73. Foster also had a 16lh-place finish for the team in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:47.83. Randall, Foster, Kuck and Yarger teamed up to place tenth in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 2:17.54. Other team members who were part of relay team which placed for DK/ Hastings were Sofia Trejo Arias, Jillian Brandii, SelenaCorona, Shiloh Crandall, Kassidy Peake, Lylah Quick and Jayda Villarreal. F* t 5^ / T "Wr^ 0V / * k, • 1*# « M *. r - tf . I in ' I I I d tj » j: * r ij -=<T. •i —irf r. I >-5 • rv / i*T’. M.I i I V 19 ''Si ill? -3 «tr f I 1 V Vo * > \a « A 1^, ;|i^ J ■ V I « K nI lthax < I <«> *4: I ( I h > <! I I I V -it rr -tl- 1 ’r w* A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin t City Clerk *'• i'j4 - i I p ♦ t'*’. t r* r I I. I **( < 9^ .' I? 1 « 't? Ir 7 �3 10 Thursdoy, November 13, 2025 Q I 11 -BANNER VIEW _ J Jii* HasringsBonner com b ► win, can’t end Pirates’ district streak «0u>n w I 1 < H'J Jiar« Sports Editor t < $ b J 4 I k Rylcc f (treman has Kwnc hojn. And the Delton Kellogg girls esned one more night of vollevball. Delton Kellogg senior Clara Sanchc/-Palenia fired an ace for malthpoint at the end of a 3-1 Panther victory over Saranac in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals al Delton Kelley High SchtKil Wednevda). As the ate hit the flrxir and the celebration exploded. Foreman spun around and went to jump into Sananchez-F’alenia’s arms. She nearly went right over the U)p of her. Before long. Panther seniors Jalin Lyons and Izzie Wendland were slap­ ping the Panthers' slicker on the bracket on the north wall the gymnasium to mark their place against No. 7-ranked Pewamo-Westphalia in the district final, which the Pirates ended up winning in three sets Friday, Nov. 7. 11 wasn't the start to the night that the Panthers were hoping for in the .semifinal win. but they got the finish they wanted. Saranac won the opening sei 28-26 and then built a 20-9 lead in set number two. A miraculous 11-point run by the Panthers evened the set at 20-20. and the Panthers eventually won it 25-22 to even the match score at one set apiece. Foreman has more than fantastic leaping ability. Ry Ice I' oreman has an amazing .sense of when to lock in and turn it on," Delton Kellogg head coach I rin Thornton said. “When .she is in, it just goes. We had a time-out not tex) far before that. I just told them. This is your gym. This is your house, h's win or go home. I’m like, we’re already home. Let’s stay here and keep playing. So, it was just that little extra to make it real. You’re just playing another game, and you know eh, if we lose no big deal. ** No, this is it. Ifyou lose you’re done. So there wa.s that little push. We couldn’t have done it without all of those girls. It was absolutely amazing. It feels really good.” That time-out came with the Saranac girls leading set two 19-8. A kill by sophomore middle Sophia Ferrisgot DK a point, then a Panther attack flew long and it was 20-9. Redhawk defensive spe­ cialist Lylah Stoutjesdyk stepped back to serve for her team. DK got some good back row defense from senior libero Jalin Lyons and junior Claire Barker, > A** )• ■ ft I I I II 1 2 ft •l p. I » t i I 1 ♦ *f4* i; 4^ I I i. 9 i J =«1 t *i I i. t i i I ■ y * K 1 of I I t t 1 J I I I » I I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM. on December 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Kathleen McCully and Jasvinder Kaier, wife and husband Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Dale of Mortgage: January 22, 2019 Date of Mortgage Recording; January 28, 2019 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $193,001.45 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot i 109, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records Common street address (if any): 711 View Pointe Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333-9368 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600,3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 13, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1577274 (11-13)(12-04) t I I * Delton's Izzie Wendland sets the ball for teammate Laana Hooker during their MHSAA Division 3 District Final against Pewamo-Westphalia at Delton Kellogg High School Friday Photo by Perry Hardin 4.* *.4 i J Delton Kellogg s Clara Sanchez-Palenia bump sets a Pewamo-Westphalia serve during the third game of the MHSAA Division 3 District Final al Delton Kellogg High School Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin 1 I < 4 4 * ■ . « .'' y •* a couple sluffs at the net from junior Laana lhx)kcr and Foreman at the net. and eventually a Redhawk was in the net to make it 20-10. F oreman went to the service line and was there until the match was lied. Sa­ ranac hit an attack into the net. Lyons picked up a dumped ball over the net, got it up to the setter senior Iz^ie Wendland and Hooker hammered a kill. Wendland tipped a kill over following a dig by Barker. Another Redhawk attack went into the net and then another, and the hits kept coming for DK. Saranac called a time-out at 20-15 and then another at 20-20 before finally breaking the string. The Redhawks did move in front 2220, but DK rallied again. Saranac wasn't able to handle a string of wicked serves from DK senior Clara Sanchez-Palenia. She capped off the 25-22 win in set two with an ace. Sanchez-Palenia closed out the fourth and final set with another outstanding service run that took her team from a 19-14 lead to the victory. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE; Mortgagor(s): Ipaige Rozell-Clouse and Logan Clouse, from there, the Delton Kellogg girls rolled to 25-13,25-14 wins in sets three and four in front of a rowdy home stu­ dent-section all decked out in black to match their girls' uniforms. Thornton was expecting the home crow d to help in the district final against Pew amo- Westphalia. She said it certain­ ly did in the semifinal. 100 percent," Thornton said. “Those, mostly football players, have been with us througli the whole season. Having that extra noise around has led us to here. and all right, noisy gym, no problem. The Pirates proved just too talented though Friday in the district final, out­ scoring the Delton Kellogg girls 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 for their fifth consecutive district championship. Set number one was tied Il-Il and DK was within 17-14 before the Pirates started to pull away a bit. Delton responded by taking a quick 7-2 lead in set number two, but the Pirates rallied with a 13-point run that put them in front 15-7. Set three went a bit like set one, with the two teams tied ll-ll before the Pirates built a small lead and then extended it for the victory. Pewamo-Westphalia bested Maple Valley in three sets in the first district semifinal match ofthe evening in Delton last Wednesday. The Pirates have since defeated Morley-Stanwood in the re- 1577388 (11-13)(12-04) > » f ft z IM 1MI »n »»r-* r'. r 11 * •» p’* < OMI ail IMl 1 IIM4 ^4 iV- •k F J, I I > r I f «« r .>1 *' f 9 > I \ r e T u Ki^ I * J ’ ■AM. > al. J IIP in U -J a ft 1 1 I lit < r 4 J ;r' ■) » jUH J k * 1 '1 kJ J I «' II - JMI I ' -L 4; » *V Delton Kellogg junior middle Laana Hooker goes up to slow down an attack by Saranac’s Alyssa Picket during the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinal at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday, Nov. 12. Photo C - S’*’-'' > 4 I I It : Vt 4 •1 J I . X-’ t k I 4^ H k I ■» » ..--r a J 1; w ■WV. > <1 fl • I I 17 i I / l-£. 1 t r t--' - -* i 1,g ieB«r -- — -te. I * -"v: 1 1 1. rt* ? by Brett Bremer 1 inftHvd i I I t<M * u L k' '1 rS^QSBbi^; gional semifinals and will face North Muskegon in the MHSAA Division 3 Regional Final at White Cloud High School tonight, Nov. 13. r:8 * S I >'£■<? A . * • * V i n;? •i f t < J; • ,1 r ■ fl lon^tl&lpw • I» r c * V . A r S k' i * •*! 9 « W * y IS* «• 0^ r 4 ■imhste .s J 9 c /a . ”i -J' I '“'iShstbSa J^.'l 1 Atiilb « k » •l d t ^*1 Ml 5'iWkj MR <1 fag 4 PKWTHWS I 4 p fl ■ ¥ -»*f. % Ai V I 'i''' .1 v • 1 <x tne. A'-t. t >«• tSXr I J.* % « ' 6- A % 1^ [husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: March 15, 2024 Recorded on March 19, 2024, in Document No. 2024-001819, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on November 4, 2025. in Document No. 2025009371, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due al the date hereof: One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 44/100 Dollars ($185,999.44) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 5, Block 22, Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55, Barry County Records Commonly known as 612 W Clinton St, Hastings. Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600,3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duly, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1 A*'. V 4> Mt ■1 cC • •>. I ■ar' '■to! 'wdMHib Ik- Jba^ t « X 5* f < ’« ^- **■. w 4 In. «• 3 ie2 The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team celebrates after seniors Jalin Lyons and Izzie Wendland slap their sticker on the MHSAA Division 3 District bracket on the wall in the Delton Kellogg High School gymnasium Wednesday, Nov. 5, following their win over Saranac in the district semifinals. « If I ■i '• Photo by Brett Bremer M5a a 4 *4 s. J t ?> 513. .1 Highly ranked P-W squad bests Lions in volleyball district semifinals Brett Bremer Sports Editor Il was a tough draw for the Maple Valley varsity volleyball team. The Lions were bested in the MHSAA Division 3 District Semifinals at Delton Kellogg High School Wednesday, Nov. 5, in three sets by No. 7-ranked Pewa­ mo-Westphalia. The Pirates w on by the scores of 25-7,25-16, 25-10. Pewamo-Westphalia went on to take down Delton Kellogg in Friday night’s district championship game. The Lions and Pirates met in districts in 2024 too. “Our goal was to perform better than last year, and we did indeed do that,” Ma­ ple Valley head coach Timara Wehr said. “Our girls played their hearts out,” she added, “and ±at’s all we could have asked for.” Maddie Trowbridge had two kills and seven digs for the Lions. Freshman Lilly Rosin added a kill and four digs. Junior Audrey Burpee fired two aces and had a team-high ten digs. Senior Storey Jonca chipped in two aces. Pewamo-Westphalia won the MHSAA Division 3 State Championship in 2022 and has been to at least the quarterfinal round of ±e state tournament in each of the past four seasons. A 'W’' ' u k « £ i C ' I s ' I •i i u A‘ »’. .'•s. > '►I -4 s A 1 X X u 1 K < « 4 M. • '•(K II * z, I >1 ) b I 1 h ' .*1 I ( •> I'*" > •» A V k 7\ 4'!. 1V < 4 '•M > • KS • . J • < K £> < r p * ** s ’i I« .■ I*. I ft. ■eic ’ Pi.”-.' k »* t>k z• • * V rf 4 « 4% Pi. 1- • A . *4 .4 'V < • 1 4 ) b r I « s 1- w. "A 1. t M ’.- > Jr to' » t * "2 •0 ’ <.A, 1 k p K* » r'l If < * I \ I -a * 4* I { • !• ,< i* ♦ ♦ I 4 * \ ««» ’ » > /V 1 *£ *■ * L »’ • yfV • 11* I zJS <t I J M u. * i �B -’iM 4 wwwHastingsBannercom I 1 c 5i 1 '*1 ' THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW- Thursday, November 13, 2025 Group 11 Postseason run by Vikings ends in regionai semifinals * •J 1. jrf . •< « 1 w .itts 11 Brett Bremer 1 ‘ ¥ I Sports Editor s * I1 p Kj f Lakewood head coach Brooke Fran­ I cisco felt like her girls were underdogs in winning a district championship. J?? Hl The unranked Vikings landing in a regional tournament with three of the top .iinxx ‘ If It five ranked teams in the state in Division « ic fi 2 didn’t change that feeling any, and the Vikings also didn’t help themselves early B'j I w on in their MHSAA Division 2 Regional s I Semifinal against No. 4 ranked Grand GsiMfln^ fe. sz Rapids Catholic Central at South Christian hijKi High School Tuesday. Not the start to the match or the end to the season the Lakewood girls were TtB*. hoping for. But they made the Cougars MlMf) ’ work to finish them off. Catholic Central sW«i®J»fc4IW''' jrfctfiMiWltoSBBVllI. advanced to tonight’s (Nov. 13) regional *> fhfXj. * I final against No. 3 Grand Rapids Christian 3Ki>with a 25-10, 25-10, 28-26 win over the V £.)t-£iuOi-i Lakewood ladies. “There were a lot of nerves,” Francis­ ft co said. “We beat the odds of winning a > c ■•“h district righL so now we’ve got the high 1?. 4 fUi energy and the nerves of playing in a I. 41. '■ ■ T'^'i regional. We haven ’ t done this in a few ‘C years, so a lot of these kids haven’t been in an atmosphere like this.” ’afcw She said her girls’ certainly wanted to win, but the nerves combined with that rk . -4 want took them out of the things they a. wanted to focus on and accomplish early J.X . ' dbi. TOU j on. The Cougars ’ success came from the -I a.very start as sophomore setter Cece Rybic ­ U ‘ .' t Ui ' i '‘-I -:; ill ki took advantage of her full compliment '' 'li&iht V ‘ TJUJof weapons. She put a pass up to senior < *1 '.'frll middle Maddie Ostrander to get the first point. She fired a pass up for senior outside .7^ hitter Evy Koops on the left side that the • * TSU. i'4^ ft* Vikings kept alive, and then Rybicki put an •»u. ... assist up for senior hitter Sophia Berger on r>>. h. V±e right to clinch the second point. Koops got a block in the middle of the net and . 'Ji k ■■. ||Bnr79ill then a kill from the left pin. Berger put **l n , >; -4* ,11 • E W'Jlh down another kill down from the right. AG Li i'. Poof, it was 5-0. Eventually, the Cou­ 3‘T . *' gars had a 12-1 lead. 'r I t . Set two started similarly. The Cougars Jiir pl I had leads of 3-0, then 7-2, and then a run nof) b* I j _ in the middle of the set upped a 13-7 lead ■ hBBi ; » to 18-7. iib Lakewood finally settled in to start set three. Sophomore middle Johanna Duits and freshman Zoey Schmitt teamed up for WHiii J. - I A f T 1 H¥ a block on Ostrander to get the Vikings’ si'seUtnu the serve on the first point, ±e defense * te Ci? ijsrwwiiir. ■ g kept a couple balls alive, junior setter Camyla Copelin assisted sophomore Ah- . ♦» /tfei---- wWZ lana Thomas for a kill. Soon Lakewood led 5-0 and the Cougars were calling for a time-out. J «« W^' * Tfi' Senior setter Emma Duffy, the Vikings’ ' ft ”ii“; i leader, set up Copelin for a couple ofkills. Copelin fired a couple of aces. Duits kept jr*nr finding holes with attacks from the middle. BOR'MW Wt>UI'. W)|BEB3'WThe Cougars sprayed a few attacks wide of the court. Lakewood had a lead up to I 17-8 as a dig from senior Eva Stowell led to an assist from Copelin and a Duits kill. “We were just playing volleyball,” iigsrflsr^h’^* l^T '' .uib< VJ Francisco said. “I feel like there was so ,^y(M#»8sr *****♦■’ ''fiSHTF much linking the first two sets, and just rtih/ibni . Kf 5U/'n7.i individuals worrying about themselves I • .-Ticrn more than worrying about the team. I Il ianiaii ■ S ±ink that third set they really came out «I It and played for each o±er, and played for Uiu£^*^baurttit_. the team and with each other. They were ' able to get in system a little bit more and jensh’ H‘ itji run our offense, which makes a really big difference.” iBl. J ftjdLZ) -n;l Catholic Central righted the ship even ­ •I J i• WepX.{7(^i at tually. Koops had a service run that took the Cougars from down 17-9 to within lidl < 17-16. The Cougars finally caught the I 3 Vikings on an ace by Berger at 21-21. B<i2 >1 The two were back and forth from there. Lakewood had a shot at set-point up •< 24-23, but the Cougars went right to Koop »w • . *1 n ik.^’- 1 f I £ & ’el?7r 'f er. <"4» if a 2 ■.i^z NS « i A i t > «* s X ;3 4^ r i «l2r '.7*- 1 I I - ) L I -l’. 5?C *- — * / r . t AlKiA.. • < • i u* ( • 't- • •< I ■b 4 B * * 1 s 'Jt 4 w I « 4L ■n *3 T > i '•»' *K-- - .^1 aid fcSEA V --M.. 9 Xva. «•. •• a Lakewood junior libero Hayden Bump lunges forward to pass.a Catholic Central attack during the opening set of the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinal at South Christian High School Tuesday. J J M Ik : *1 ’ 2u 'l‘A. nA< • *r-n ; It ■ ' ’ I,- 1 i A J I I I I I ■■ •'? « J t ’' > l> e I <» c x« ;r ■d * 4 t • « > 1 •** • •> A Kb > I I I 1* > when they had to have points. She put down kills for her team’s 23rd, 25th and 26th points. She had another swing that Lakewood junior libero Hayden Bump manged to keep form ±e floor, but ±e Vikings couldn’t take advantage as the Cougar lead went to 27-26. Ostrander put one final Cougar attack off the block to ±e floor from the middle to clinch tlie victory for her team. Copelin had a team-high ten kills for I '■ J' "I » ‘..w • I *• w • . # O U TS..^ w 1 J— I I < . 'J - I s r ( i.. JJ' fl’ ■ bf’i. li/i 11 I I ' 1 <1 J k k < f ' I ? Lf? * lz> < f ’ * > 7 L UE A * tc: ij. the Vikings. Thomas had seven kills and Duits finished with six kills. Grand Rapids Christian defeated No. 5 Holland Christian in the first regional semifinal of the evening Tuesday 25-15, 25-23,24-26,25-23. “I think Grand Rapids Christian will give them anin for their money,” Francisco said. “I think this will be a good regional final. They both work very hard, and they both have a good match-up. They have size. They have strength. They have power. I think it will be a good match-up.” While the Vikings have a couple of tal­ ented, growing middles and some crafty outside hitters, they were undersized as a whole this season - especially against teams the caliber of those at the regional. “They’re hitting over us. We’re doing all we can while not getting many touches off the net. Pretty much any team from here on out you’ll get to regionals, quarters and they’re going to have ±at size and that power. There were some tweaks here and there to try and make up for that. Thomas moved from ±e middle for a turn in the third set and had a couple nice swings from the left pin trying to avoid the teeth of ±e Cougars’ block. It’s the final varsity match for Viking seniors Duffy, Peyton Federau, Stowell and Matti Aldrich. As usual, its a strong group of senior leaders heading out of the gym for the Vikings with some youngsters looking to step up behind them. Francisco said getting back to ±e level where the Lakewood program expects to win regional championships starts with ±e youth. “I think I have some pretty young kids that have ±at passion and desire to want to be good, and it’s just about seeing them put in that time to be good,” she said. 4iK I I /jit. J ■ •4 A f- & y THj A L * ’ -1 F mN i FT -li W .U ■ 'y > h 1^ 3 • ^1 , ■k. • a. •“•TH RISTIAN j 7*’ 4i Wt r*/ i ■> ^^4 . I c* I ' I ¥ < k ’h t I 1 'e:-< r r I ,.,l 3 * I ll sJ *r I * -t 5 ijt.t- * *- *? 5 4Sy !; •-H ;i..3 1' I * I / : 'r iiii& i I .-Ji' 1 I - J I 1 { i f' 4r (| .T-y r 4 r I f " ? I I 1 I I . i 4 1 • 1 T I I 1 <611 iLr bi i n r ; ?I . ' x< WMm Hl! Lakewood sophomore middle Johanna Duits gets an attack over the fingertips of senior Grand Rapids Catholic Central blocker Ella Thomas during the second set of their MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinal at South Christian High School in Byron Center Tuesday. ■V Lakewood senior setter Emma Duffy embraces sophomore defensive specialist Kendall Bond after she serves up an ace with teammates Camyla Copelin (12) and Peyton Federau (back) there to celebrate too in the third set of their MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinal against Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday at South Christian High School in Byron Center. Photos by Brett Bremer I r I «) ' i « '-1'^ 1. 1 ■' t- P I *.<. ^4 'Ml«* • f I 1 I . • ri ^ _______ -i V I I I I T f £ I 1 .. I ' V I ' I 1 Otsego knocks Saxon spikers out of state tourney in district semi’s Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings got one victory, but fell to the Otsego varsity volleyball team in the MHSAA Division 2 District Semifinal at Wayland Union High School Wednesday, Nov. 5. The Bulldogs took a 25-9, 25-8, 25-11 win over the Saxons. The Saxons were within 10-6 in the first set and still battling at 15-9, but then the Bulldogs really took off. Junior Brooke Smalldon led her team on a ten-point run to close out the set, serving the final nine points. She hit four straight aces to get her team to 21 -9, and she had one more ace before the set was up. The Bulldogs shot out early to a 12-2 lead in set two as the Saxons’ passing struggles continued. Hastings started set three with some moxie. They were within 11 -9, but the Bulldogs put together another surge to go up 19-9 before the Saxons’ scored again. The Bulldogs were downed in three sets 25-18,25-23,25-18 by the Lake­ wood girls Thursday, Nov. 6, back in Wayland. i;__ < I f I 1. iL* 3T“ li* «•< .T.junr-iyr RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING IVIIVIISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPnSFn ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AT DECEMBER 3.2025 MEFTlMfl B f HNT •^■W • t 4* I I i/c « I I* - if- * I U«' » .a-. fr* -W,. ’j I« ( I I I 1 I .’ I iJbf • k . I 7 V' .'’'TV/'.I I < wr’^.^ e •-41^1' ,•; !-’t> nr • ''rf PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on December 3. 2025, which begins at 7-00 p m at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan. The item(s) to be considered at this public hearinq are as follows: 1. § 220-5-3.P of the Rutland Charter Township Code (in Article V of the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to winery land uses as special land uses in CR County Residential District is proposed to be amended with respect to the uses and activities accessory to such land uses and the limitations thereon. The Rutland Charter Township Code. Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above-ref­ erenced proposed zoning text amendment(s), may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular busi­ ness days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify the proposed amendment(s) at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township ' I • '*'!:>*■ <* r I ’’ 1 I Vj^' J I I k i A II kvi r'. 4 / 1 l'^'- TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: I ii» f ‘ : .;.rl , Gii" ■I I * t i.'b' 4 3Rf . ..^ti.? » V' ! iai? L..-r< lyH r f e-’ .J I ./RF' jf • . d’ /iff J . «I fI - > ’• I lO-T- .M r' r■ 4 p 11 kz' ■ X®’?’®** 1^' ’Tf i 1 - I I J I i I », if ri -3P nAJ**" ifl ■jy. 1!*' .i IP .X t r* r .n Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 IT I <v> . 6.9 .■•■t (ill®' ‘ I it.Jb .tst'- ;jf ■ • f' • i<n' <!(’■ i . H *30^ 1 ?* . 31' ’ 9 Jk I '■■ ■: Tn ■ P" I fl «k ft MIV il'UV fr , !n’ *» hl; -9' * I ^ I r ,d'T J^T I’i • .0 rt’ -r .t ■ 8*f . jO riH' I or' il i ' ' ^ria^ ?7 - <•’ If - I r. I e t I rv-.:H . inr' ■, ' > Tr I 1V . ..I' S* f ,’pNO'iMuABaeh^^ * ’ J-'t f' tt X I / I > ■■ *) !IV i City of Hastings Full-Time Cashier Position Available The City of Hastings is seeking a full-time Cashier/Accounts Receivable Clerk to serve in the Finance Department. Primary duties include processing incoming transactions, answering the telephone, and responding to inquiries regarding tax payments, sewer bills, and other related information. The successful candidate will have experience in cash handling in an office setting, with proven communication, organization, and attention to detail. Please review the job description for more descriptive requirements and expectations. Salary range $19.87 - $24.22 per hour, DOQ with benefits. To apply, send a completed employment application and resume to Linda Perin, Finance Director, by email at lperin@hastingsmi. OV or by mail or in person to 201 E. State St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Position open until filled, but applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by 4:00 pm on November 26, 2025. I f 4 f' ♦ ♦ ♦ •f 9 7 11 .t I V \ / // i- L \ i .A r I I �12 Thursday, November , 3, 2025 I I Ho.Hng.Barrner core THE HAS 1^: i ’' ‘I ■r* 4 .4 Oroup r^r. 'a Lakewood ladies sweep Otsego to end little district drouqht t _ ---------------- i 1 w ■ I There have most definitely been tears al the end of the past couple district loumamcni.s for the Lakewood varsity volleyball team. There were some more of those tears Thursday night in the Wayland Union High School gymnasium, but this time they were the good kind of tears. And this lime it’s not the end for the Vikings. Lakewood swept through three sets against Otsego in the MHSAA Division 2 District Final, winning by the scores of 25-18, 25-23, 25-18, for its first district championship since 2022. There arc programs for which that wouldn’t feel like such a long drought. Lakewood isn't one of those programs. As the initial celebration settled down and the Vikings awaited their district championship medals and trophies. Viking senior setter Emma Duffy spent some lime with her face buried in her hands being embraced by a teammate or two. After getting her district medal from athletic direction Mall Aldrich, she certainly left some tears on the shoulder of head coach Brooke Francisco’s khaki blazer. “I was a ball girl for a long time in the Lakewood volleyball program,” Duits said. “We went to Kellogg Arena every year. We were really good. Thal is NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN I PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely! to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE IBY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is given under Isection 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M., on January 15, 2026. The amount due on the mortage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid al the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Lonergan, the Mortgagor(s). and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for AmeriFirst Financial Corporation, the original Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2013, and recorded on August 27,1 2013, as Instrument No. 2013-010429, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and last assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 2, 2019, and recorded on August 5, 2019, as Instrument No. 2019007290, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due'and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy and 46/100 U.S. Dollars ($57,970.46). Said premise is situated at 718 Powell Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058, in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS INSTRUMENT, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 1473.70 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST, 200.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION' THENCE NORTH 171,72 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST. 200.03 FEET TO THE EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 174.81 FEET ALONG THE SAID EAST LINE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1409.78 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST. 200.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 65.26 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST, 200.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 63.92 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered |to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 11/05/2025 For More Information, please call; Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A, Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando, Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI010396-25 < '9^ <iZ j 1 I •s k w» 4 ? •y I, J * * 1 I .1 j '4 f 1 I I k I , 4- r 1 Lakewood junior Jorja Kutch embraces „ ... emotional senior teammate Emma ° celebrate clinching a 3-0 win over Otsego in the MHSAA Division 3 District Final at Wayland Union High School Thursdav J Mik ABH' r * H SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on, November 20, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Kellie J. Etterman and David J. Etterman, wife and husband Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. , (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns Date of mortgage: April 27 2022 Recorded on May 3, 2022, in Document No. 2022-005054, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Two Hundred Twenty Thousand Seventy-Seven and 65/100 Dollars ($220,077.65) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as:. Lot 122, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 884 View Pointe Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military Iservice member on active duty, if your period jof active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman RC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 .X - i.’ mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM on December 04, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Stevie J. Foreman, a single man Original Mortgagee: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture Date of mortgage: May 31, 2018 Recorded |on June 07 2018, Recording Instrument # 2018-005554. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof; One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven and 72/100 Dollars ($133,527.72) Mortgaged premises: LAND SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. A PARCEL IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 10 CHAINS 56 LINKS NORTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE NORTH 80.04 FEET; THENCE \AZEST 12 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 80.04 FEET: THENCE EAST 12 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 14400 Kellogg School Road Hickory Corners Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a{b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 25-012209 (11-06)(11-27) It’s the first district championship for the rest of the roster including fellow seniors Matti Aldrich, Peyton Federau and Eva Stowell. It's crazy. It’s a crazy feeling,” said Copelin. Honestly, it could have been our last game. Everyone pul everything out on the line. We didn't let their warm-ups gel in the way whatsoever.” “They were hitting pretty good,” she added. “They have some huge hitlers, and our team is under-sized, but we didn't let that bother us. We knew' wc were going to go win.” It’s also the first district championship for Francisco as head coach of the pro­ gram she won a state championship with as a player in 2012. She is in her second season leading the Viking varsity. Lakewood assistant coach Chelsea Brehm, a former all-state player herself for Lakewood, said Thursday’s victory was equal parts the effort of the girls on the court and the effort Francisco put in to have the girls throughly prepared for everything they would see happening on the other side of the court against the towering Bulldog squad. Lakewood had some adversity throughout the season with illness, in­ jury and absences, but on Thursday all the adversity seemed to be on the other'! side of the court. The Vikings basically led each set from start to finish. “They executed very well,” Francisco said. “It was just about finding the gaps in their defense when we could. Know­ ing they’re big, we either had to go high and swing off hands or you had to find the holes, and they did one or the other. That is how we scored. We didn’t have many scores where they didn’t touch the ball. I mean, they’re big and they’re up. It was finding those holes and going at it.” A Copelin service run with a couple of kills by Duffy took the Viking lead from _, 19-17 to 24-18 late in set one. Otsego had a couple moments leading by a point or two in the middle ofset two, but a block by Thomas and freshman outside hitter Zoey Schmitt evened the set at 13-13 and then Federau went on a service run that took the Vikings to a 20-13 lead. Copelin had a couple kills, and everything the Bulldogs tried the Vi­ kings had an answer for. Bulldog junior setter Maddy Littel tried a second-ball dump 19-13 during that stretch, but the Vikings kept the ball off the floor and Duffy answered with one of her own that f3und an opening. The Bulldogs rallied to get within 24-23 late before the Vikings took the win. Set three was all Lakewood. Bull­ dog head coach Dani Littel called her first timeout with her team down 5-1, and then tried a second one down 13-5. That second time, she had her girls just stay out on the floor and ±e Bulldog players worked to try and figure things out themselves. As good as the attack was for Lake­ wood and finding some holes, the stellar defensive effort by the Vikings stole the. show with junior libero Hayden Bump, Copelin, Duffy, Federau, Aldrich, Stow­ ell, and everyone really, going this way and that to keep the ball up. “They worked very hard,” Francisco said. “You could tell when they walked on this court that they were not going to lose. They refused to lose. They fhistrated Otsego, because they couldn't find a kill because we were digging ev­ erything. Even if it wasn’t a pretty dig, everybody was hustling just to keep the ball in play and give us another oppor­ tunity to score.” The win earned the Vikings another opportunity to play more volleyball this fall in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinals at South Christian High School Tuesday, Nov. II, where they were set to take on Grand Rapids Catholic Central. <<? >< ■ 4 ' r MBH* *I0» Bl® V it ■ 41 It J 4 t A ««*I I I k’T / r.-X /r/ »w? e k» r.'V rz 1 b j / t ‘ d/ I ^dirjar? iT»' I A * >. J fflf X :4 I •. • ( » •1 r; rfr" { ( £« I . 4 ? .11 « ll j I ■ (»? tt 1 •< r - ! »- 't <1 t 4* lu^ I * J h r-X' I k. I 1 l^ I 1. J j • .1 h« i.*' f h I m't*! 4 J 7 F 1 * £ 4 » .fi^rr' B jb s fl I ! %• KTs^ r F I n $ J I .>» ’* • t * 1 t I ft** -rz ITj rijH- ^.0 jub F l( * I - 4 I 'K A I J I A • *-*■ -■ F ..4! L P r Fl . • H flk. R..* k 4' r VH6,. f- . « >1 <*B>r • I *<• ‘#1. 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And you get to Kellogg Arena and you see how far you can get. “My freshman year was the last time that we won a district title. We lost in regional finals. Then we fell short in district finals, and last season also, and this was something I really wanted to do my senior year. I wanted to get that title back, because that is something I never really got to play for myself. It was amazing. We came out here and we swept them. That is amazing. We are playing the best Lakewood volleyball that we have played all season right now. I am so proud of us and I am just so happy that it happened.” Duffy tied for the team lead in kills with nine. “She is a true-in-heart Lakewood vol­ leyball girl. She ball-girled for us, was a phenomenal ball girl. She worked her way up,” Francisco said. “We haven’t won districts since she was a freshman. She knew we wanted this. We look at the district as soon as it is posted, and the teams we saw we were like we can do « It ' t this. This has been our end goal. But we final ly have everybody, and I think their relationships are finally com­ ing together. It is a little late, but now is the lime and it looked really good. I think Emma feels that too. She knows they worked hard and earned it.” Sophomore Johanna Duits tied Duffy for the team lead with nine kills. Fellow sophomore Ahlana Thomas had eight kills. Junior setter Camyla Copelin had six kills. Duffy and Copelin led the Vi­ kings in assists, a couple more girls in a long line of talented setters for Lake­ wood. Copelin said Duffy’s confidence and knowledge on the court has helped build her as a player. “Freshmen year, I came in knowing I was going to get a lot of playing time,” Duffy said. “I would get in our league, because we handled our league pretty easy back then. I knew that and I knew I was going to gel better in practice. I knew watching all the older girls. I had Skylar Bump and Abby Pickard ahead of me. They’re really great, and I owe a lot to them as role models just watching them. 1 know Skylar was here tonight. I know Abby is playing right now in college. They’re just great role models for me and I kind of got to have a front row seat for that. That is something that was really special for me. And I think that really got me to how I am today, my attitude as a setter, and my role as a leader on the court.” .9 I Photos by Brett Bremer Lakewood senior defensive specialist Matti Aldrich steps up to pass an Otsego serve as teammates Camyla Copelin and Johanna Duits look on during the MHSAA Division 2 District Final at Wayland Union High School Thursday. ifX lO II I I k * t I ♦ 4 « t 4 'T’ V f * < 1575528 (10-23)(11-13) (11-13)(12-04) t 1 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor j f I I �f I, I, •. a»* I ! www.HastingsBanner.conn '•W' THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW 7 .r- Thursday, November 13, 2025 Group 13 r. 1 fe’ IL < •s kA W :s AGRICULTURE 5 I I I ,I i 1 IJ / » b r, I. B n * p fr ?. 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Carl has been an active FFA member for nine years, participating in leadership contests, community events, and running for state office. Her SAE focused on diversified livestock production, where she raised and exhibited market iambs, dairy feeders, and a beef steer through her Hill n Dale 4-H Club. Beyond her projects, she has given back to the program by coaching, mento­ ring younger members, and staying involved with the Hastings FFA Chapter after graduation. Receiving her American Degree was a meaningful milestone for Carl. It marked the last time she would wear her blue corduroy FFA jacket. For Carl, FFA has always been more than an organi­ zation; it’s a family legacy. She is a third-generation FFA member, following in the footsteps of her family’s deep involvement in agriculture and agricultural edu­ cation. Continuing that legacy, she hopes to one day become an agriculture teacher herself. To earn the American Degree, FFA members must have received both their State and Chapter Degrees, invested and earned substantial income through their SAEs and completed at least 50 hours of community service while demonstrating outstanding leadership abilities. Carl’s dedication to agricultural education, her community, and helping others grow in the FFA organi­ zation helped her meet and exceed these requirements. Spencer White of Hastings Area Schools also received the Honorary American FFA Degree. This award is .♦ •■ •*’1 ' i * 4 .ff. fcX J .I I 1; I I I i »- *w *j*i • ■*w F UI ^*4 F •l y- L*-. s •I ' ‘13 - > * . < ■c Spencer White of Hastings Area Schools directs the National FFA Band at last month’s convention. White received the Honorary American FFA Degree. 1: ■<( *• 4 i:» * k1 I z presented to individuals who have provided exceptional service to agriculture, agricultural education, and the FFA organization. Recipients are nominated in recog­ nition of their dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to FFA’s mission of developing students’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. White serves as the National FFA Band Director, leading student musicians from across the country who perform during sessions and events at the National FFA Convention. His commitment to agricultural education and student leadership through music has made a last­ ing impact on the National FFA Band and the members he directs each year. — Hastings Area School System r V ; t 4 •>4 9^ Bay \ ■ * 4:' <w Hastings FFA Chapter member Kaylie Carl (center) stands with friends and family after receiving her American FFA Degree. Courtesy photos .V’. 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All 5,600 spots were claimed within a single day, an even fast­ er sellout than last year. “It sold out a lot quicker (than last year),” race director Matt Acker told The Banner. “We had over 2,000 registrations in 12 minutes. Right now, we have 5,600 registered.” Next year’s Barry-Roubaix is ii. •Z 4 « p’ > (l . 1 ' G. A** t. « T i h :4 i t I I ** '^B i: *00 07 1 I? > ► ’•1 f r ■ w ‘i '« I t LT' L* r fra c* J jijf <*; 'r' 4 y I ..—I t <z 'Zf “«w *« I *A» ?* ( >4 «mw,....-' , • *< &> & imi Village votes to eliminate DDA sunset and forgo tax captures on Odessa Twp., Ionia County 39tOV 9DBlfiV 1 agclhV on; 10 aonafzfr.j arfT nwoJfH cQ 'B885feO ilifijlo '. 4 on Bl ^Ji { I f Editor ri 41 't' 4 ) t The existence of the Village of Lake Odessa’s Downtown Development Authority is no lon­ ger in jeopardy after village council members voted on Monday, Nov. l-7~, to expand the DDA’s boundaries to include properties near Jordan Lake, as well as eliminate the authority’s sunset date. But, council members failed to pass an ordinance that would have continued to capture taxes from Ionia County and Odessa Township, both of which opted out of the DDA plan. Instead, the council resolved to “go it alone,” relying on taxes captured from wi±in the village to fund the DDA at least for now. Debate over the DDA took up much of Monday’s nearly three-hour meeting, with village council mem­ bers debating whether a potential legal battle with the township and county would be worth it. Before taking up debate over whether or not to impose tax captures on the other municipalities, council members easily passed another ordi­ nance, 7-0, to eliminate the DDA’s sunset date and to add a second, smaller TIF district near the lake­ front. Debate over the DDA’s 30-year plan and its planned tax captures proved less easily resolved. In the end, council members voted 6-1 to approve the proposed DDA Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and development plan without capturing taxes from Odessa Township and Ionia County, with council president Karen Banks casting the lone “no” vote. I i ♦ J/jri f a •» ) • p< > I •» 4 jp irThjn- <)' /AGO adfiofiqx^toig^ ^ aJ !'i gaflwqoTqdMiimi^.^ f :)/!. nbfj > <A ( :4» M^!<n * 1 i r ' * Ss 4 W W . I jr’- I i) ’. z ♦ r II J : ZBfiq or bsM ' r? n.lno:> wad hkjow ns k** *: Lt ’ Li Lhaiiuou n t 'l jJCfdlWb SG li^w 2B H liioj 40H .Mfib lemua • tJE/'^r riioD fiinol nioift 23Z£j ; 0; d to ±od ^gfrwoT jfi'Hanf nsiq AGO ^1 to , ziiulE 11 o§" olhaviowT -!// O' n: rO/v/ mofl to'UJKfKi WXfil . TOI jBe-ji Jj - Add tdJ bffflftoJagfil .wwi qufliooi; (IG orfT iavoJtedeQ .Tuoff-w<’ yEfanoMtlodoum 6885 ■I Ju* I r } 1 J . ? 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File photo by Jayson Bussa !o 9)iet KiBCuoR-jflieB eni ni BniJeqnrioo 2teif»0 (M,^,<rii^iRjpevd 3i6sy Jael gmub aenuieH < » f. ifeu V . A. r* X.V 4 sz I. SV ft^iawq liamxK) rijiw J on anol jdl gniisea ejiosH rS «• Molly Macieod r Editor Lake Odessa ■ A nationwide movement is encour­ aging individuals to shop local this Friday, Nov, 21, before hitting the big box stores for next week’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. “Pink Friday” was established in 2020 in efforts to support local retailers across the country during the holiday season. Similar to Small Business Saturday, Pink Friday encourages shoppers to “shop local first.” Organizers for the national move­ ment say supporting small businesses is important especially during the shop’s first few years. Often, small businesses are left out of the holiday shopping equation. It’s tough for small businesses to compete with big-box store Black Friday deals or ftie convenience of online shopping. But Pink Friday aims to change that by celebrating small businesses first, before begin­ ning the holiday shopping frenzy. Several businesses in downtown Hastings are participating in Pink Friday this year, including The Clothier, The Wild Wood Books & Music, Bee Eclectic and ±e South Jefferson Street General Store. Many stores are offering special deals and giveaways. Shoppers can celebrate and sup­ port locally-owned businesses by shopping downtown ±is Friday. More information on Pink Friday, and how local businesses are cel­ ebrating can be found at the Shop Downtown Hastings Facebook page. .3 9I ZP - < *** JU . ‘p A ** >5 BK > »*L • & 1 •> « k ' I A I r I • r 7' iSU I I * a F J i ? A s * ^4. .4. ,J .4 *> f- J . n^Zfa. ■ 4'^ ' * <I UJ scheduled for April 18, with the start/finish line again located on Green Street in downtown Hastings. Riders will roll out of the city before tackling Barry County’s extensive network of dirt and gravel roads. Races range from 100 miles in length to 18 miles. In previous years, organizers gradually increased the partici­ pant cap to avoid overwhelming Hastings’ infrastructure while still enhancing the experience for racers. This year, however, they held firm at 5,600 cyclists, the same cap as in 2024. “Everyone is excited,” Acker said. Contributig Writer 1 >1 •r i FINISH »T. ■ •^r I. A\ Group Barry-Roubaix sells out in a day; race set for April 18 > i < THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, November 20, 2025 www.HastingsBanner com I* i^R-ynsa r« I PAGE 9 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings BANNER VOL. 171, NO. 47 u OM ,rx’ -lov r' DUFFY Sn FOR EARLY START WITH MILWAUKEE VOLLEYBALL * s t, :.IJ . 4f / PAGES PAGES r -Sff Si.- • r > ■" 't ' :! ■ ii' ’ I*. V* 1 Lake Odessa Village Council members voted at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, to eliminate the Downtown Development Authority’s sunset date and to extend the DDA’s boundaries. Council members also voted to accept the DDA’s 30-year development and Tax Increment Financing plans, sans taxes captured from Odessa Township and Ionia County. Photos by Molly Macieod Before that vote, the council failed to pass ±e ordinance with the planned tax capture on Odessa Township and Ionia County, 3-4. Trustees Ben DeJong, Bob Green, and Village President Karen Banks originally voted in favor of the plan with the tax captures on the township and county. Trustees Martha Yoder, Neena Rush, Roy Halfmann and Michael Brighton voted against that plan. However, the fight over the county and township’s tax capture may not be over. Though the village council opted not to pursue legal counsel on the mat­ ter, the DDA board still can. The DDA board voted unanimous­ ly at its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 11, to authorize interim Village Manager Gregg Guetschow to research options for legal counsel. If hired by the DDA, the counsel would be asked to act as a consultant on whether the county and township legally have the ability to “opt out” of the DDA and avoid any property taxes being captured by the DDA through its Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, plans. The DDA board action last week comes after both the Ionia County Board of Commissioners and Odessa See ELIMINATE on 3 I I Ir . I v- I it I! r I" ' s i I.. I ,1 " 71 i ll '■ I .• 1 ■- ( ■--- ♦ ' •a I I w£N T* I A : ,1 t 1:1 t.. Nu< I u * •i'Z 9 4 I ' w» '.l. I ' 'i' CM i T* f * 1*^ I f *1 SBK- I r I Il • ?> UI > * ll * 'f * •A t SUBSCRIBE • * . *1 Vn « I. I f. 'i- so .i! tf •4 <• X p cv ll t •-.S’- J t. 7?. '.-i * - «5fa 1 < : J^5W •• I •*' .7 I. • r ,r I PAGE 11 •5- f s. « 2 ««ss ■ :■> i I $> \ m; 5- •• x.-»r ft> r» d 1 ■ I a I 9 I .9 >. X I K> <6^ / ■Wfa CALEDDNIA HDCKEY CD-DP SKATES TD A 3-1 START ^■p.-' 1 1 J J TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM UJ CO (/) 5S5 YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE .1*.^ u Jd* Bal 'f I “% I -•V i I .1 , I («« .1 INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. 'L p'/ ■. ■ L .'rt t Group s 0 I 10310^92* 12"^ A k *<• I I t I ■ ■ 'I'' .1^ It t'P •r ): t I » ! y A i I I _ I < ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ \ \ ‘ I 's ' / I JI > . .11 I I \ ‘ 1' I THE HASTINGS BANNER I KI SHOP LOCAL SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 J £ Spend it here. Keep it here. V I �4 ^1* 2 Thursday, November 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER | VIEW ,^. oroup >■ X z wv/w.HastingsBanner.com pr;,- Lake 0 interviewing viliage manager candidates Dec. 8-9 I « * ■ 4 ai<A. r \r> « 1 /• c * Bfln nrt. • , *4 I • >* B .‘t r 5 — M . • M 1^'. a r. I s t 'iTi'"’; A 7 * ■d r Je’ *’*5 Jr . "n - ^IBB JKI r I r- s I I* T r J k J b. •s I >:v •« ■>' ft, »«• • 1 f J V I* ;. 1 •l I 8 Z ' Al I i a r. fi €* f J 8w 5 1 I SP, I IM |L V Ev r Ir I 4 in . k A k / 3 > r •z L> 1 f t r r * < 9 ♦ « The Lake Odessa Village Council voted on Monday to invite six applicants to interview next month for the full-time village manager post. Here, (from left) interim manager Gregg Guetschow sits with Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Forman and Trustee Ben DeJong during the council’s regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 17. Photo by Molly Macleod z il 4 i i4 •< . z I ' J I f I Molly Macleod Editor % If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. The Lake Odessa Village Council is moving ahead with its fourth consecutive hiring search in two years to find its next full-time manager. According to interim Manager Gregg Guetschow, 11 potential candidates filed applications by the deadline at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. The number of applications received by the Nov. 10 deadline fell short of the total of 14 filed during the village’s third and most recent search, which ended without a hire. “It’s not as good a response as I’d hoped it’d be,” Guetschow said last week. From the 11 applications received, council members identified six candi­ dates they would like to interview next month. Interviews will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 8-9, at the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa. The interviews are open to the public. », u ilR iT?. 4’4* ■V The Guys Who Give - Barry County gathered last week with the goal of raising money for local charities. Here, members of GWG present a check to representatives from Hand2Hand and First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, the third quarter recipients for GWG funds. Courtesy photo Guys Who Give support local orgs Molly Macleod Editor Guys Who Give - Barry County con­ tinued its mission of raising money for local nonprofits this month, delivering a check of $2,550 to Hand2Hand and First Presbyterian Church of Hastings at its quarterly meeting last week. Ad­ ditionally, the Guys Who Give selected another local charity to support this quarter: The Merritt Matrix. The Merritt Matrix is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism who struggle with language deficits and delays, say representa­ tives of the group. Its primary goal is to raise funds to provide individuals with iPads as Alternative Augmenta­ tive Communication (AAC) devices. These devices significantly enhance the communication abilities of indi­ viduals with autism, allowing them to express their needs, thoughts and emotions more effectively. By bridg­ ing the communication gap, it aims to empower individuals with autism to lead more inclusive and fulfilling lives. More information about the charity can be found at its website, themerrittmatrix.com. Those who wish to support The Merritt Matrix and Guys Who Give Barry County can donate to the charity online at guyswhogive.org/donate/to/ event/barry-county-mi, or by mailing a check to Guys Who Give Barry County, ATTN: Chelsey Foster, c/o Highpoint Community Bank, 150 W. Court St, Hastings, MI 49058 Those interested in joining the Guys Who Give for next quarter’s impact event should save the date for Wednes­ day, Feb. 11, 2026. I • Guetschow said names of the candi­ dates will be released to the public ahead ofthe interviews. One candidate selected to interview is a current village resident, Guetschow said. “We’re still at a point where several of them (candidates) have requested confidentiality,” Guetschow said. The identities of the selected candi­ dates will be revealed once they accept their interview invitations, Guetschow added. The village has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023, when council members agreed to a separation agreement with ±en-Village Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than seven months after Geiger accepted the job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. During the most recent search this summer, three different fi­ nalists - including two current village employees - withdrew their names from consideration after receiving job offers from the village. Y I r I * I r r J 1 i > I K I t v; -n .1 • I’ j J » J * I z !i;4 JC ?x » r 1^ J ! .> A . j: :S. w 9 t in * r 'Vil 1V A ’ 1 «■ i 4 4-^ 1 V <• - >v s ■----- » •> I -W ■ :s3- * M Al 4%. • r. ;:r I J J JR .C I I zi * w r ' <• I K I J- ■ ; I ’H J ’I liiirMW’* I' r y 9 * •• J U' 1 ;1^* I . I 1 r ’( ' *if Ul^ I f I > r ) .W i tn■y.,. r w ■■■ ■» I r A 5 j < l.*^ i >V .' s I I 111 k V, a ro 4 r M -.e-> i ■ I IM I V* f. I - .r” T# — * I 8a|W»W I 1 W:. s t i- < JI t '3®; 'iijuat I K1T«M- [ • b Ik.* - 4 A < f f I - ;’' ^SSCSCi* lit 5 1 i: ♦ A 3 ■’3 &r<l < 'T ‘.J 1** J r. i‘;.' t AiT z •i i ’ • AiMl < 4 uiJTf ae-gtFiP^f .1 •• 4 I' \ J J A' <* A J t ■ DID YOU SEE? kMlHteAB 1 J'T 0fi*« = |X Ik 5t“ * nt < Il^ a e 1 w ‘I « * - , •» 7 ? : * *a V s'- V I DECKING THE HALLS Those traveling through downtown Hastings this week may have noticed the streets adorned with festive decorations. With Christmas just over a month away, the City of Hastings has “decked the halls.” A trip down State Street after dark will reveal the thousands of tiny bulbs lighting up the night. Photo by Molly Macleod r WWl 1 « JfP L z“* 1± [R. y I a e • ♦ fa > F' 1, t a Ji"' ! k • . f s*& >■ .■:! !S v’ But, according to officials, the fire station is nearing the end of its usable life, and its age and state of disrepair make it difficult, if not impossible in some cases, for the local fire department to meet newer state regulations. in the late 197fis on First Street, just east Township officials believe they already of Fourth Avenue, in the Village of Lake have the site for a new fire station - a 1 fi­ acre parcel owned by the township locatOdessa. ed just east of the Odessa Township Hall on M-50, just * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation west of the Village * Blown-In Attic Insulation of Lake Odessa. At their most re­ Family Owned & Operated cent meeting Nov. 3, the township SAW MILL OFFICE board approved LLC 517-254-4463 the hiring of the Nelson Schmucker Detroit-based le­ 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte, Ml 48813 gal firm of Miller ConscientiousTimber Canfield to serve Harvester Wanting to Buy as bond counsel for start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam Standing Timber ±e proposed new GD WOOD PRODUCTS r: : r 1 J7 B t -t < « r 1 t 4 Township supervisor offers up cheaper alternative for new fire station The initial price tag ofnearly $ 12 million for construction of a new fire station that would serve Odessa Township and the Village of Lake Odessa might have led to a case of sticker shock for many. •ut, inaddressinghis fellowmembers on the Odessa Township Board ofTrustees at their Nov. 3 meeting. Township Supervisor Gary Secor said he might have found a far less expensive alternative in a recently completed station house in Kent County’s Byron Township. “We could probably be looking at some­ thing for under $4 million,” he said. According to news reports, the township celebrated the opening of its fire depart­ ment’s Fire Station No. 2 in September at a cost ofjust $2.4 million. Secor questioned whether the township couldn’t just get plans for the new station house, which they visited in early October, from Byron Township and build a copy for about one-third the price of the estimate provided by Grand Rapids-based Williams Architects. 4 w^1' . L b 5 i 0^__ / T t ’SB z The Odessa Township board unani­ mously voted at its regular meeting Oct. 6 to both accept a study by the Grand Rapids firm for a proposed fire hall, as well as vot­ ing to have Williams move forward wi± schematics and designs for a new building. The votes on Oct. 6 came after a pre­ sentation on a potential plan for a new 18,7fi0-square-foot station house for the Lake Odessa Fire Department at an esti­ mated cost of just less than $12 million, if it were built in 2fi27, at the board’s September meeting. Several local residents expressed their concern over the initial price estimate and whether voters would pass a bond issue to support such an expensive project. Though township officials stated those estimates were “at the high end” and that costs were likely to come in lower, as the board and other township officials review their options. Currently, the LOFD operates out of a pole-style building report^ly constructed i• i. I r ^tEb' Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer . tr 4 i r. iyr lUw- ^rrr Nelsons SPRAY FOAM, «. 517-983-0954 V fire station. Afterwards, Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher said the next step, or steps, in the process will be to work with a financial manager and others to determine the best target price for a new station house. “The financial manager will help us determine the best target price for the project cost and what’s affordable for this area based on millages and area values,” Rohrbacher said. “Next, we will work with the architects to see what materials should be used and what decisions we can make to meet that target number. “Then, we will work with the bond council to write millage language and present that to our voters for their support,” she added. Rohrbacher also questioned whether the Byron Township fire station could serve as a cheaper option. “It’s a second station for their area, so it doesn’t have many of the spaces we require,” she added. > ^■4 «.' TL. I -0J‘ y 1 ■^,, szr^*ip I"® A I 1 LB* •< II ' i k* ! n: EUU * L." 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THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW i 1 I 4 «< » w. a- d A f f.'** A* i . /* « ‘ 3 *. t- * <• II if .%4 ’ ( •« w > / • « • ( 4 •• . < . 9• • ♦ # ’r 4 > « & a I 4? • V 1 «"W» iiiiHiinp i!. > ft 9 •ftr 4 • . & Bt* * r W ■5 M ■• •t- I JI - ."r > ii - ** * f 4 a I 4 * •4b .t 4 <4 MX ft** J sW >2 •u I \ t I Lake Odessa Village Council members voted 7-0 on Monday to extend the Downtown Development Authority’s boundaries to include a second, smaller Tax Increment Financing district near Jordan Lake. s ■ I 1 J 1 ««ft M« V'l I X ’ t 4 s & 1 V i % ft t II • 1^ 1 5 id t ‘.X 4ir ■/t 41 4 wns b X < % 1 '4l '1 i B'«'a 4 > $ I 4 ’3V Y ,t <4 , * 'L. X. Vi 4 I I* ?* ( * ( I 11 -•*: V. V .jK J ■St; ■ V s * X. Vu. j I A' 'A' ' L CC.-' V(.' I X i 4L 1 ( Odessa Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbachef speaks during public comment at the Lake Odessa Village Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 17. Rohrbacher thanked the council for voting not to capture taxes from the township and Ionia County for the Downtown Development Authority. ."■’bs*.. *>/ J. 4; ft I r? ■nn ) 1 u t I ft I 4 t I Du. ei . - 3'- S ’ ’S f I r O U.i z « . -" t I* J 'tni ; 1. I > I F ft ELIMINATE I W 1 I t 'TH inj. Continued from Page 1 I r ■.( iL' 1 1^4 r' 1 i tri 1 ! / I /nbnoM no i 017 I-flc^njocfjnecr ; fd 9^/ Township Board of Trustees voted to opt out of both the DDA’s original TIE district established in 2005 and the second, smaller TIE district approved on Monday, as well as rejecting a pro­ posed compromise by DDA officials. Under the compromise, Guetschow said the DDA would only capture property tax revenues within the TIF districts connected to any operational millages and agree to exempt those revenues resulting from specialty mill­ ages, such as levies for roads, senior services or fire protection. “I think this revised proposal is rea­ sonable,” said Banks, who also serves as a DDA board member. But neither the county board nor township agreed to the compromise, with the Odessa Township board vot­ ing, 3-2, to reject the proposal at its Nov. 3 meeting. “Both took the position to opt out entirely,” Guetschow said. According to Guetschow, county and township officials have taken that stance, believing they have the option to opt out due to a sunset clause within the 2005 ordinance that established the DDA, which would have dissolved the DDA effectively at the end of this February. That deadline was extended to Dec. 31 by a vote of the village council during a special meeting Feb. 28. The deadline was eliminated entirely after Monday’s meeting. “There’s a dispute,” Guetschow said, over the interpretation of the clause and whether its inclusion allows the county and township to opt out. “We don’t believe that’s the case. “What this results in is a situation where lawyers may become involved to resolve this,” he added. “There is an action you could take in recognition that you’re going to spend dollars to capture dollars.” Council members were skeptical that a legal battle with the county and township would be worth it, even if the courts decided in the village’s favor. According to projections, the DDA would lose an estimated $700,000 in revenue over the next 30 years with­ out tax captures on Ionia County and Odessa Township. Some trustees expressed concern over the village’s relationship with the two municipalities. “For me, what is prevailing?” asked Brighton. “If we win, what have we won?” Guetschow reiterated that the village already extended a compromise offer to the township and county, which was voted down. He said he didn’t expect any breakthroughs in negotiations should the council wait to vote on the DDA plan. “We went more than halfway, even with the township,” Guetschow said. 'vd II 1 .. bl 11 adt irnctrr^j /I » // AG( ydibia? LiC' zn^oiq H .ZT’ f t {.« I I 10 :> ?JoiTlgib 1 gh onG e^3£Him J 0 I s- 5’* 9 i k f /si en ririua If % ) J 3-jTOeo?fVMa’"" r-. w ELTiJjtofdjT-, - 5 - Slap ) I T I 1 4 'G ■in b God A([ft4i££ 'jTr'f J f f''> wH qirienwo) S an; 1 > Ufn jrfkv^ I f I I I A 'I no / > I '.’901 • . ( or ■ • . '4 A- ? * ♦ -do J0‘ » ’r , , » 7 t ’ o I al I . fiir. FjU I A & ihi Jf I' 1 I I * « Ullhk - j ■ !®®! m » f I i <101 f H ; ’’’ . './ -4 1 I 1! tH ; V' i 9 H I I ','/ . .A 1 i s -Cs ■I <■ f I ■ <» > K . 4 ■*' I ! ■» K JZ«# « 0 i.J 1 . 1 II I f'V I • I? i .Ift •7 . ■' I * l; « b •g f ( -jIz^ ' » r * 9* d ? 9 1 4 !• •* ! * .4. la > ir^ ■ i'r if' . ■ L' I.- (. • f 9 f I 4 I - r' ■ ,I /' .T 9 c. I L JC r- 4’ If f. f ir r 4 1 • I* 4 f'j. ?■? J 4 1. ■ r-’ .J •f bw *rr > I * I. I 1 ..t 0 ittbW 4 1 4) * ar-v J 1 bbO aI I * » ' J Ip w«• >« .1 ! ! t. ir 4-- 11 f .A ‘•4 r• I < ■^Jl t « .-T I r 'Ji ' I 4^^ I ■ r » k / iI y ‘v i* 1 I k JJ / Lfiai ... 40 I f .< f F ? r, ■*1 I 4 4 I Ft' * f ♦ ♦ “But my point is that we have made those offers, we have taken those steps, and we have not seen them move from their positions, saying ‘We’re going to completely opt out.’ So there is no reason to think that if you wait 30 days, their position will change.” Guetschow said he understands the positions of the township and county boards. “If I were them, in their seats, I would say, ‘No! What incentive do we have to talk to the village? I don’t see it.’ And it’s a part of the politics, it’s a part of the game...,” Guetschow said. Guetschow suggested the village council not wait to act on the DDA plan. Amendments can always be made later on to include additional tax captures, should an agreement be made with the county and village, or a legal victory be had for the village. “What I would suggest you do, if you’re thinking about taking longer with this, is to adopt a plan that cap­ tures the village taxes while you’re debating whether to do tax capture on them (the county and township), Guetschow said. “You either have the legal ability to do it or not,” Guetschow said. Several members of the Odessa Township Board were in attendance at Monday’s village meeting. Odessa Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher spoke during the second public comment section on Monday. She thanked the council for their vote and said there is still a relationship worth preserving between the village and township. “I just want to take a quick minute and thank you for your vote tonight on the DDA,” Rohrbacher said, address­ ing the village council. “I would like to differ with the statement that there’s no relationship to preserve with the township. We’ve got a lot of years ahead of us to work together, and we can have differing opinions without it ruining our relationship. And I stand that we do have a relation­ by that ship. “And I also wanted you to know that the township has discussed partici­ pating with the DDA, only it would look differently. We have talked about participating with different projects. Don’t capture our funds and have it be from now until eternity. How about when you’re doing some projects, you come to the township and say, ‘This is what we’re doing.’ Or maybe, ‘We’re doing a grant program, and we’re going to match it 50-50 if they paint NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN and news Wednesday at Noon Group mihomepaper.com ♦ ♦ ■■ ■- ' jk ’I Y I. iX'. t •.K Photo by Leila Wood Two NMAHS events scheduled for December that day, providing a warming station Leila Wood Contributing Writer for people who are out enjoying the The Nashville Michigan Area Historical Society plans to hold two open house-style events in the month annual “Christmas in the Village” of December. The community is invited to stop in for pastries and cider from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. The NMAHS typically meets on the third Saturday every month, but members recently decided to forgo their Dec. 13 meeting. Instead, their building will be open the front of their buildings — would you like to participate with some grant money?’ Those are things that are legal expenditures for us to do. But when the DDA does beautification, beau­ tification, beautification, now that’s $30,000 of the budget that we share with the DDA. And we’re struggling to figure out how we’re going to put enough gravel on the roads or how we’re going to put the turnout gear or (spend) tens of thousands of dollars >5 S db The Nashville Michigan Area Historical Society is preparing to start selling raffle tickets. Three winners will be drawn next July. The prizes are a quilt, a quilted wall hanging and a Yeti cooler with two tumblers. weekend. At that time, they will also be selling raffle tickets to raise money for the society. Three winners will be drawn in July, during Nashville’s semiquincentennial festival. Prizes include a handmade patriotic quilt, a quilted wall hanging and a Yeti cooler with two tumblers. for a sien on the comer. Those are the things that we look at and we go, ‘You know what, we would kind of like to control that .89 mills,”’ Rohrbacher continued. To view documents on the DDA’s approved development plan and boundary adjustment, persons may visit the Village of Lake Odessa web­ site at lakeodessa.org. Writer Dennis Mansfield con­ tributed to this report. Financial r «w X-K SI i'r <41 4\ •z festival, which is scheduled for that FOCUS R Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, CFP®, AAMS® AFFP® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC Jeff Domenico, AAMS®CRPC® Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Generosity meets strategy with tax-savvy donations Giving to charity feels good, but understanding the tax benefits can benefit both the charity and you. Wheth­ er you donate regularly or are planning your first gift, knowing how charitable tax deductions woik can help you make informed deci­ sions while supporting caus­ es you care about. Here are things to consider: The basics; Itemizing vs- standard deduction. To benefit from charitable tax deductions, you need to itemize your deductions on your tax return. Everyone automatically receives a standard deduction, which in 2025 is $31,500 for mar­ ried couples filing jointly or $15,750 for single filers. You’ll only benefit from itemizing if your total de­ ductions, including char­ itable gifts, exceed these amounts. For many people, chari­ table donations alone won’t push them over the standard deduction threshold. How­ ever, when combined with other deductible expenses like mortgage interest or state and local taxes, item­ izing can make financial sense. If you give regularly but don’t usually exceed the standard deduction, consider “stacking” your donations. Instead of donating $5,000 annually, you might donate $15,750 in one year to ex­ ceed the itemization thresh­ old, then take the standard deduction in subsequent years. Ensure your donation qualifies. To claim a deduc­ tion, you must give to a qual­ ified charitable organization recognized by the IRS. You can verify an organization’s status on the IRS website or ask the charity for their de­ termination letter. Donations to individuals, even those in need, don’t qualify for tax deductions. Additionally, you can’t receive personal benefits in exchange for your donation. If you give $500 to a charity but receive concert tickets worth $200, your deductible amount is only $300. How much can you de­ duct? The IRS limits char­ itable deductions based on your adjusted gross income (AGI). For cash donations to public charities, you can typically deduct up to 60% of your AGI. If you donate stocks or other appreciated assets you’ve held for more than a year, the limit is gen­ erally 30% of your AGI. If your donation exceeds these limits in a single year, you can carry forward the unused portion for up to five years. What to donate. Think strategically about what you donate. While cash is easiest, donating appreciat­ ed stocks can provide addi­ tional tax benefits since you avoid paying capital gains taxes on the investment’s growth. Keep good records. Doc­ umentation matters. For donations under $250, a canceled check or receipt works fine. Cash donations of $250 or more need writ­ ten acknowledgment from the charity. For larger non­ cash donations of property exceeding $5,000 in value, the IRS requires a quali­ fied written appraisal. Keep these records with your tax documents in case the IRS requests proof. See IRS Pub­ lication No. 526 and No. 561 for information on charitable contributions and valuing donated property. The bottom line: Chari­ table giving may start with your heart, but understand­ ing the tax implications helps you give more ef­ fectively. Work with a tax professional and a financial advisor to develop a giv­ ing strategy that aligns with both your charitable goals and financial situation. With thoughtful planning, you can maximize both your impact on causes you care about and the tax benefits you receive. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Fi­ nancial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its employ­ ees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. �i . a i 4 'J < ThufKJoy, November 20, 2025 Wl r •; 4 WWW HoatmgaBofwier com & , w #w r 4 ■ “P 4 * Z ' • !► » ’••4® if* *u <‘ra, ’ y.% I ' / 4hbr 1. -’ 1 Governor pardons Thanksgiving turkey sisters X i /r d ^xF-rfifej ’JI - ‘ i .J i- ^3t^’ e«w^ i ASK DR. UNIVERSE ► ' 7 I i ( ' X' ■/ V 1^’ 1 IB /V '' -f • Z 'jf ^1 IJI > V c LI i Paper production 1 ( m. Why did they invent paper? Scffta. 9. Pla 4 i: gL... ■‘^1 'iir fl4 I Jl Zee’' Zi? * * 4t t '' f r •« 4 s 4 abd Gov Gretchen Whitmer pardoned two turkey sisters, raygo" and 'Verrvys.' this week Courtaty photo (iov. (irctchcn Whitmer contin­ ued the Thanksgiving tradition of pardoning a turkey during ceremo­ nies on Monday. Nov. IB.according toa statement released by her office. Whitmer reportedly pardoned two turkey sisters "Faygo” and *Vcmon.” The names for the turkeys were selected through a bracket-style competition on social media and selected from 1,50ff entries in the yearly statewide contest and voted on by thousands of Michiganders. '*Today wc continue our tradition of pardoning a turkey,” said Whilmcr. “But this year, we're pardon­ ing two turkey sisters, a reminder that the most important part of the holiday season is coming together with friends and family. This Thanksgiving, I hope everyone enjoy s time with loved ones, finds a way (ogive back to the comm unity, and cheers on our (N FL Detroit) Lions,” she said. I al way s enjoy joining Governor Whitmer for this holiday tradition as we kick off the Thanksgiving season,” added MDARD director Tim Boring. “Michigan agriculture touches all sides of the dinner plate,” he said. ”So as we spend time with family and friends this month and next, MDARD isalso givingthanks to our farmers and producers, pro­ cessors. grocery store employees, food safety inspectors and more who make these celebrations pos­ sible each year.” Last year, the governor pardoned “Aidan Cluckinson ” a name select­ ed from nearly 4,500 entries in the statewide contest. — DM 14 S4 GIVE US YOUR SCOOP! If you see news happening, or if you just want us to know about something going on,,. Email mmacleod@mihomepaper.com THE HASTINGS BANNBt GUEST OPINION; The power ol thankfulness Pastor Gale Kragt Special to the Banner As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we often think of the blessings we have farmty. Inends food and the comfort of our homes But the true power of thankfulness is not just at>out recognizing what we have it’s about cultivating a heart that remembers those who have less In a world where many face hard­ ship. gratitude be­ comes a bridge It Pastor Gale reminds us to reach Kragt out and share our abundance, to see the faces around us who might need a little extra love and kindness. The Apostle Paul encourages us in First Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV). “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" This verse reminds us that thankfulness is not just a seasonal practice but also a daily attitude When we express gratitude, we not only honor God but also open our eyes to the needs of those who may be struggling. Proverbs 22;9 (NIV) says. “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor" This Thanksgiving, let's embrace the power of thankfulness not only as a moment of personal reflection but as a call to action Let our gratitude inspire generosity, compassion, and a renewed commitment to loving our neighbors. In doing so. we turn Thanksgiving into a season of true blessing for ev­ eryone. May your hearts be filled with thankfulness and your hands open to share that thankfulness with others And as we gather, let's remember that each act of gratitude is a seed planted in the soil of kindness—one that can grow into a harvest of hope for those in need. Let us also remember that thankful­ ness is a practice that extends beyond a single day. As we move forward into the holiday season, let's carry this spirit of gratitude into our daily lives. Wheth­ er through a kind word, a helping hand, or a moment of prayer for some­ one in need, each of us can make a difference. In doing so. we reflect the love of Christ and make the world a little brighter for those around us. Pastor Gale Kragt is the founder and president of Spiritual Care Consultants. Dor Sofia, Evay week, my column geu pnnlcd on paper S<»mcumcs I use paper to dry my paws. Dr clean up after I use the 11 tierbox i asked my fncnd Xiuyu Wang who invented paper and why. He studies Chinese hiMory at Washington Slate University'. He told me that paper as wc know It was invented in ancient ( hina. Paper made it easier to wrap things up and write things down. Papermaking is one of the most significant inventions because paper does so many things.*' Wang said. "People kept refining it and making different kinds of paper. The earliest paper fragments we have are from the 2nd century BC E They include bits of map and paper used to wrap expensive objects. Before that, people all over the world used different things in place of paper. They wrote on animal bones, clay tablets or metal plates. They scribbled on strips of bamboo or bark. They even used silk fabric or sheets of animal skin. But those materials were bulky or expensive. Imagine carrying around a book inscribed on bones or metal plates. A bundle of silk would be easy to move, but it cost lots of money. Paper solved lho.se problems. It's light and foldable. It’s less expen­ sive to produce. To make a little silk, people must raise thousands *4 i ul fciik-nak.iig muihs. They grow tons of mulberry trees to feed (hem. Then they spin that silk mto fabric. Papevmakers used bits of plant maicnal like hemp and bambiKi They mashed it up w ith w atcr to make a pauc Th^ they igvead it on a mold and let it dry It was skilled work—bui not like spinning silk. U'ang told me paper really took off because of what w as happening in China at that time. ‘*One of the biggest reasons paper making was popularized was the government’s need for writing. Wang said “Thev badly needed something cheaper. Iigchtcr and more •• portable It was the Han Dy nasty, which is also called the golden age of Chinese history because so many important things happened then Running a prosperous empire means keeping lots of records. This was also the time when the Buddhist religion came to China. They needed a gotx! way to copy a bunch of religious texts. Once papermaking look off , peo­ ple used the new tech for all kinds of things. They shared it w ith peo­ ple all over the world. There's even evidence people used it for toilet paper back then. History is real people solving real problems. Like running a govern­ ment, shipping and storing valuable objects and managing personal hygiene. After that, paper was really on a roll. ~ Dr Dniverse !C r I 5 1 'Jf J A /r* •t 4 J s •< 1 « 4 I i* •4' i i Ji Bl” - F 1 I i >• f A r / -DP a** I f > t ‘''/•sr' / I ,«tF Bl 1 •*' 1' < > ^1 ,f A4 » >! • ■T I I I e 4. f i .>9 . .4 i .. nr 0 •* 9 s rlir J A i i 4 X I 4 «- * I < 9 * 4«9 *l * I • “ ** i <3 * t )' /♦ V I «:X ► < e I fl I 1 t «* '•' *• r - } . .................................................................................... . ,i » > » « I c* .•* r —e**• t * 5 J * « ■r- jlJtliwUS®’"’' ii ml#® < I 1 w L ♦ 'f’ z 1 I 4> 4* I f I ' * .fl * * J S - ^«a» -4 .1^ \ I A J J 3 .* - f I 1 t I II 4 •:-■«• I 4 Do you have a guestion? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an entail to i^'ashington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr.Uniwrse^wsu.edu or visit her wehsite.askdrunis'erse.cont ** 1! if, t'. ^4^1 i4W^ * V e uyk:i'»‘- •*-”*Ti* ** * Ma? r.* 'kite 1 k J r 1 I J I * wnW' I I I < «>*» -- fe m .^SRtkM I * 4 . A.,-/ 1 i I HASTINGS PUBUC UBRARY MW 1» I \! ! • • < iKEiWblfell^ I SCHEDULE 4^' w>* 1 «ee I itt: r U. U - - '•3(j:>; V • " -U No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities, Nov. 18-Dec. 2 - Big Library Read global e-book club reading program. Connect with readers around the world by reading the same e-book through the Libby dig­ ital collection. “The Village Beyond the Mist" by Sachiko Kashiwaba is available in Libby with no waitlists or holds from Nov, 18 through Dec. 2. Thursday, Nov. 20 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses "The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz, 1 p.m,; Mov­ ie Memories and Milestones watch­ es a 1948 film starring Lorraine Day and Kirk Douglas based on D.H. Lawrence’s novel. “My Dear Secre­ tary." 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 - Friday Story­ time. 10:30 a m Saturday, Nov. 22 - PAWS for Reading, 9 a.m.; Rockin’ Tots: Mu­ sic & Movement, 10:30 a m. Monday, Nov. 24 - Crafting Pas­ sions. 10 am, Tuesday, Nov. 25 - Baby Caf6. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess club. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club. 10:30 a.m More information about these and other events is available by calling the library. 269-945-4263. * 4b>w «l 4 I t I •e * “»' ' *•' » >4 •-rs ' J a •to- 1 r J 7 I r •t { I 4: - I * k “•‘te iijti, e *r 5 s>. n w ti'’ u » I * J A i i f" '^f- t*l. t>- *. >* v*4 ^<£5^ r k I t I -e I I 4 I I 4 •V i * 1 ' I I I M A II A A . ! t r f Mk. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HASTINGS PGNFONMING APTS CGNTGP Professional Events Christmas with John Berry | Friday, 12/05/25 7:00 pm GRS; Home for the Holidays | Wednesday, 12/10/2517:00 pm Tim Zimmerman/King's Brass | Friday, \1l\gl2317:00 pm Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 Other Events HS Fall Play | Friday, 11/21/251 Too pm Saturday, 11/22/2512:00 pm 7:00 pm HHS Collage Concert | Thursday, 12/04/202517:00 pm Jazzy Christmas HHS T)O | Monday, 12/8/202517:00 pm Hastings Middle School Bands Holiday Concert | Tuesday. 12/09/251 too pm Hastings Middle School Choirs Holiday Concert | Thursday. 12/11/2517:00 pm St Rose Christmas Musical | Friday, 12/12/2516:30 pm Thomapple Wind Band S' Lakewood Area Choral Society Christmas Concert | Sunday, 12/14^251 Too pin s k f, M • 1 ’' 9 TO; THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUN­ *^. TY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on December 11. 2025. commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Rd.. Delton Ml, 49046 within the Township, as required under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Town­ ' « I ship. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that. In addition to participation during an public hearing, members of the public may also provide comments for the Planning Commission's consideration by emailing or mailing those comments to the Planning Commission for receipt prior to the meeting, in care of the Township Zoning Administrator. Mark Thompson (mthompson@pami.com) or by leaving a phone message prior to the meeting with the Township Zoning Administrator. Mark Thompson at 269-948-4088 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at said public heanng include, in brief, the following: 1. A request from property owner, James F Parker. 11228 Long Point Dr. Plainwell. Ml. 49080 for a Spe­ cial Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for construction of additional accessory building on vacant property and failing to meet the size and locational requirements pursuant to provisions in Section 4 20“Residential - .............. ............ Lona . Accessory Buildings’ of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is 11215 P Dr. Plainwell. Ml, 49080. parcel number 08-12-29(H)34-00 The subject site is currentty zoned R2- Med lum I 4 I *Ia < I 1 I ’*Lt I e I 3 M V Residential Density Residential. 2. A request from property owner. Don Porter. 11246 Long Point Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080 for a Spe­ cial Land Use/Site Plan Review to allow for construction of deck addition to a existing nonconforming single-family dwelling pursuant to section 6.16 ‘Nonconforming BuiWings/Structures" of the Prainevrfle Township Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is 11246 Long Point Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080. parcel number 08-12-290-021-00 The subject site is currently zoned R2- Medium Density Residential. 3. Su^ other business as may property come before the Planning Commission The Prairieville Township •« WK- t I A f i i V »I rf I " ’T r t ) I } K ’‘■’Su Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned propos^ amendment(s) at or following the public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time ano place, or. if an electronic meeting is held, to participate via the electronic meeting. Prairieville Township wHI provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' prior notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or tele- J w « I I ? w I jAk ! 1 > i 1 f J S’.** ( r f i phone number listed below 4' 1'^ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION I I By; Fritz Bork, Chairperson Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norns Delton. Michigan 49046 (269) 623-2064 1- I T I ■ I 1 , I s 1 'IT V I d“L ■e * ■ 1 I / w ______ �9 * 9 — I I 1 I THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW www.HastingsBanner.com F L Thursday, November 20, 2025 Group 5 J t/ i ■» ----- A .4 SEN. ALBERT: Protecting girls’ sports in Michigan -i T'' initw ittpWl* I ( k 1 i i Sen. Thomas Albert I am the father of five young children — including three girls. Parents understand they have a re­ sponsibility to intervene when their chil­ dren are being treated unfairly, and law­ makers should too. That time has come for youth athletics. I call on the state Senate to vote on legislation, already approved in the House, that would protect girls' sports z across Michigan. Sports may not be absolutely es­ sential in the grand scheme of life, but State Senator they have played Thomas Albert an important role in many cultures for centuries — including ours. Sports are entertaining for spectators and often unify communities in support of a com­ mon goal. The benefits are even greater for participants — teaching lifelong lessons about work ethic, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline and many more virtues. Girls should not lose out on these growth opportunities because of an unfair playing field. Girls should not be forced to compete against biological males with a clear physical advantage. A failure to act could result in girls losing spots on teams, missing out on scholarships, and risking physical inju­ ries. These consequences cannot be ignored. House Bills 4066 and 4469 offer a solution by requiring K-12 schools to designate athletic teams and sports based on the biological birth sex of participants. The bills prohibit school districts from knowingly allowing males to participate in sports designated as only for females. A participant suffering harm because of a violation could bring a lawsuit against a school. Likewise, a school could bring a lawsuit against a govern­ ing organization, such as the Michigan High School Athletic Association, if it were to attempt to coerce a school into violating the law. The legislation maintains opportuni­ ties by stating it "must not be construed to restrict the eligibility of any student to participate on any interscholastic ath­ letic teams or in interscholastic sports that are designated for participants of the male sex or coeducational." Simply put, co-ed sports teams and situations where a girt participates with boys, such as a kicker on a football team, are still allowed. Opponents may claim that protec­ tions for girls are not needed because biological boys infrequently participate in girls' sports. While this may be true, it has happened — the MHSAA indicated it has provided waivers in the past — and it is likely to happen again, possibly with more frequency. The status quo is unjust and puts girls at risk. The state cannot dismiss the re­ sponsibility to ensure a fair playing field based solely on relatively infrequent numbers. The Michigan Senate should act to stand with our female student-ath­ letes and ensure fairness in youth ath­ letics. Across the nation, we have seen enough biological males winning events designed for girls and taking their place on the'-medal stand. What lesson are we teaching our children if we fait to right this wrong? As adults, we have a responsibility to demonstrate to our kids the necessity of correcting a clear injus­ tice. That means protecting fair opportu­ nities for girls to compete. State Sen. 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Every dollar donated will be matched up to $250,000 and will dou­ ble the impact of each gift, ensuring SCC’s ministry continues to touch lives for generations to come, accord­ ing to a statement by the nonprofit. reportedly has raised $25,300 toward the match. With Giving Tues­ day approaching on Dec. 2, SCC officials are inviting the community to remember the Spiritual Care Matching Fund on this special day of generosity. SCC partners closely with local churches, schools, medical pro­ fessionals, and businesses to bring spiritual and emotional care to people from all walks of life. Donations toward the matching grant are made see TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 through and monitored by the Barry Community Foundation. “This matching fund is a tremen­ dous blessing,” said Pastor Gale Kragt, see executive director and co-founder. “It allows us to secure long-term stability for the ministry and continue serving those who are hurting across Michigan and beyond.” Checks can be made out to Barry Community Foundation, with Fund #165 - Spiritual Care Consultants in the memo line, and mailed to Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 For more information, persons may contact Pastor Kragt via email at gale@spiritualcareconsultants. com or call 269-254-5758. Or, for additional details on the BCF, contact Bonnie Gettys at bonnie@barrycf. org or by calling 269-945-0526. — DM TREE SERVICE BUYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-8187793. WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. Conscientious timber harvester. Saw Mill Office- 517-254-4463. Family owned and operated. EMPLOYMENT BARN HELP WANTED Must have experience with horses. Full and part time positions available with compet­ itive pay. Please call 269-207-4218 or email at zlpowell@yahoo.com if interested. Visit us online at www.HastingsBanner.com I r I f Xi introduced himself, I said “Oh, I know who you are, I see your face all the time in our newspaper.” He laughed adding that the testimonial ad has made him somewhat of a local celebrity. Best of all, the ads have helped us connect with new or past clients in a meaningful way to see how we may work together in the year ahead. Here arejust a few ofmy favorite com­ ments from our testimonial campaign: “The targeted exposure has not only boosted our sales but also strength­ ened our brand recognition,” — Janet Engelman, Kapala Heating & Air Conditioning “In today’s digital world, the home­ town newspaper remains the most reliable way to share the news that truly matters to our community We know the moment our ad hits—becausethat’s when the phones start ringing with ticket sales and class registrations,” Jill Lyons, Center for the Arts of Greater Lapeer “The View Newspaper Group team helped us reach our target audience effectively, resulting in increased visibility and engagement,” Sara Ressler, Oakland County Fair “Our investment in print advertisements with the View Newspaper Group brings a level of credibility and trust with our potential customers that is unmatched by other forms of advertising,” Gabe Kostiuk, Preferred Seamless Gutters Testimonials, especially when used in a print newspaper advertising campaign, are a great way to build your brand. While you don’t have to take my word for it, you can contact me at ecaswell@mihomepaper.com to learn more. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIE W Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. r 4i 1 .■'1 in an advertising campaign What if I told you that a is easier said than done. To local heating and cooling ensure our team made this company has increased their happen we took a few small sales every year they’ve steps. First, we determined advertised in our newspa­ what we wanted conveyed pers or that a local theater in each testimonial. The company knows when our U.S. Small Business Adnewspaper featuring their ministration offers these tips, ads hit mailboxes because saying that great testimonials Emily Caswell that’s the day their phone should: rings off the hook or that a • Overcome objections local donut shop saw far more success • Be authentic and relatable with our newspaper ads than the digital • Be specific about your business, advertising they tried. product or service Maybe you’d believe me, maybe • Demonstrate how your business or you’d think i was exaggerating or most service met a need or solved a problem likely you’d think “of course you’d say • Avoid vague generalizations that, you work at the newspaper.” All Next our team created a growing list of the above is true, by the way, but of clients from a cross section of busiI understand that hearing it from me, nesses and nonprofits who might prosomeone who has been employed by vide a testimonial and started contacting a newspaper company for more than each of those clients with the request, 20 years, kind of takes away from the At the ready are question prompts we impact. can ask our clients to help them create That’s why a little over a year ago a testimonial if needed, but most are our team made it our mission to begin happy to write the piece on their own. gathering testimonials from our clients Overall, the response has been great, that we have since turned into a com­ Happy clients are very willing to share pany-wide print newspaper advertising why they’re happy. campaign titled “Newspapers Ads Are Once our sales team collects the tesEffective! ” See an example on page 6B. timonial, we send it onto our graphics There is no denying the power of team to create an ad and then it’s onto testimonials. Some studies find that our production team to place the ads up to 90% of consumers depend on re­ throughout our 22 newspapers across views and testimonials before making a the state of Michigan. purchase. Think of your own spending The campaign has been a success. habits. 1 hardly buy a cup of coffee We especially love when clients who without asking someone to recommend we haven’t contacted yet have seen their favorite. (My other tactic for find­ the campaign in our newspapers and ing great coffee nearby is consulting ask to be a part of it. Beyond sharing the pages of our newspapers. If a cafe their stories of success, the campaign advertises, I know it’ll be good!). itself offers exposure and branding for And while we can all agree testimo­ those featured. I sat next to a client at a nials are valuable, gathering them, and chamber event recently I had never met more importantly, putting them to use but had seen in our campaign. When he 1" z. kF * « I ;,r A’’ rv Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame u 1 4 * 1 r >- it X' ’p I 7 .•k « f• I t. -V s* *4 > T: I I C .. ’HV ’■ ■ t t i 1 I I r ,1 llP s' 4 9:00am to 2:00pm review all submissions and select candidates to honor at a special f r Saturday, November 22nd 2026 Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame. The Friends of HPAC will li Ji 1. I TK Softball , The Hasting Performing Aris Center is seeking a list of nominees for the ! r 4 SPONSORED BY: JI :i t Craft & Vendor Show Request for Nominations! V . Howy- ceremony in May 2026. f I Thornapple-Kellogg High School s t /3’ ,1 I k To submit a nomination or read more about the Groos Familv Fine /\rts I > * I^4^ -J •l JI I 3885 Bender Rd, Middleville, Ml 49333 'I (ENTER. THRU ATHLETIC ENTRANCE) ■ Wall of Fame, visit the HPAC tiomepage at wwv\'.hasski2.org/page/hpae. • I ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE - TK SOFTBALL PROGRAM aK' i 4i Mail: I r I. - f J • ,V' I ! I T t z' I I i I! +1 1 > • >.• /• • I f r > f HPAC(a)hasski2.oiv <_ Jif« .p’ magical new touch crafters and vendors this year: Santa Claus while supporting will be joining us your local athletes. Submission Deadline is December 19,2025. b We’ve added a suppprt your local >1 I >• Email: : I 31 1 ■ ,t 1 ’• Santa Is Coming! Come out and Hastings, MI 49058 ' I • I I - s’* Fl 1 520 W. South Street 4l P f.I. 1 I^, U’ I A Hastings Performing /\rts Center WOF I t :: A i r. is™ t I Bahe Sale little ones to tell Santa their wishes and get creative with from 11:00 AM to, Free Admission a holiday craft. 1:00 PM! Bring the J 4 I ♦ ♦ > ♦ ♦ t I .1 « < -ti J >• .. .......... > -.c I I / I 4 �117 6 Thursday, November 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ' VIEW 47, Z •1Qroup WWW HasHngsBanner com A OBITUARI 1 I (u T > 9- I .HL ( 4 VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM I I J j *• 1 .i < I to' Elizabeth Marion Lancaster November 27. 1936 November 16, 2025 Elizabeth M. Lancaster, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and nurse, passed away peacefully on November 16,2025, just days before her 89th birthday. Born in Dafter Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, Elizabeth was the cherished daughter of Earl E. and Marion E. (Edgerton) Hubbert. Elizabeth graduated from Hastings High School in 1956, having also attended Sault High. She pursued her calling in nursing with unwavering dedication, earning her LPN in 1957 and becoming a Registered Nurse in 1972. Her career began at Lila Hospital in 1958 as a surgical LPN, and she devoted most of her professional life to Pennock Hospital, where she served faithfully and compassionately, including as assistant to Dr. David Harrell. On June 21,1958, Elizabeth married Allen Lawrence Lancaster. Together, they shared 67 years of enduring partnership, raising a family rooted in love, faith, and joyful activity. Elizabeth’s life was filled with vibrant pursuits—-she found joy in sewing, skiing, running, quilting, and baking. Her faith was central to her life, and she was a devoted member of Grace Wesleyan Church and Hastings Free Methodist Church. Elizabeth especially treasured time spent running and playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating memories that will live on in their hearts. Her legacy of warmth, strength, and service continues through her family: She was preceded in death by her parents: siblings Clarence (Charlie), George, Russell, and John; stepsister Donna Strohm; and stepmother Jean Augustine. Elizabeth is survived by Allen Lawrence Lancaster, with whom she enjoyed 67 years of marriage and dedication. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Rebecca Rae (Patrick) McKelvey, Sean (Andrea), Caelan, Nayelli McKelvey, Keely McKelvey, and Sloane and Scarlette Arevalo. Rene’ Lyne (William) Ragan, Jennifer (Sam) Mareno, Joshua (Sarah) Ragan, Elizabeth, Connor, Aaron. Chris Wade, Sayla, Noah, and Judah. Kevin Lawrence Lancaster. Kyle Allen (Theresa) Lancaster, Kaysie (Aaron) Prymula, Amon Smith III, Lyssa Smith, Seth, Ophelia, Kade, and Ayla, Tyler (Ashley) Dylan, Cooper Lancaster. Kami Rachelle Lancaster, Travis Connor Moore, Keagan (Sydney) Moore; siblings David Hubbert, Amy McGhee, Patricia Troxell, Sally (Paul) Fitzpatrick, Terry (Marilyn) Dale and Melvin Dale. A service is being planned for this coming Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital, a Memorial Run being organized by the TriLanders in Elizabeth’s honor, or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. Dennis Donald Murphy Dennis Donald Murphy age 74, passed away unexpectedly November 12th, 2025 at his home in Ludington. Denny was born in Hastings, the youngest child of Grace and Donald Murphy and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1970. During high school Denny learned the skill of auto body repair while working at Delton Auto Body for Dick Baker. He gained a daughter, Roxanne Robertson, when he married Denise VanHouten, and they soon welcomed a son, Justin Murphy. In the mid-80s, Denny moved his family to Ludington and worked al a body shop until he purchased a building in Scottville and started Murphy’s Auto Body which he ran until retirement in 2013. Denny had a great childhood growing up between Leach Lake and Middle Lake in Hastings. You would often find him camping, swimming, and fishing with his brother Mike or other childhood friends. In the fall and winter, he would hunt rabbits, pheasants, deer, and racoons. In the winter, they spent time ice skating on Leach Lake. If it was windy enough, he and his brother would take a sheet with them so they could use it as a sail and let the wind pull them back across the lake. Denny had a passion for gardening and loved to share his canned goods with friends and family; everyone loved his homemade pickles. He had a love for Doodlebugs and passed his own Doodlebug onto his only grandson. He loved mushroom hunting and took all his best kept secret spots with him. Many Worship Together /f ’I.'1 ■ ■.♦\ ’ 4h' » at the church ofyour choice^ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches availablefor your convenience... ess I ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. I family members compliment his storytelling abilities and sharing of family history. When Denny told stories to his nieces and nephews, he never spared the details of their parents’ actions or the results of those actions. Those stories will now be shared through the generations. Denny was preceded in death by his parents Grace and Donald Murphy; his brother-in-law Doug Atkinson; niece and nephew Lori and Jimmy Smalley; and great niece Kyomi. Many will hold onto his memories and stories including his two children Roxanne (Steve), and Justin Murphy; his grandson Anthony; his siblings Carol Atkinson, Mike (Sue) Murphy, and Patricia Murphy; along with 11 nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and his long-time best friend Mike Novisky. For those who wish to gather in remembrance and share stories there will be a memorial luncheon at the Moose Lodge in Delton, Ml on November 29th from 11am-2pm. A burial will take place in the spring at Riverton Cemetery in Scottville, with a gathering following at Murphy’s Tavern in Pentwater. Memorial donations can be made to Kyomi’s Gift through Barry Community Foundation or at www.kyomisgift.org. Please visit Denny’s memory page at www.wymanfuneralservice.com to share a memory or tribute of Denny with his family. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for ail ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:308 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Adams, contact Peter 616-690-8609. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH u We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The Worid Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@ Website: gmail.com. WWW, hastingsfreemethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nurseiy. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. We^esdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. wuw.cbchastines.org. is information on worship services is provide y/«e Hastings Banner, the church and these local businesses: FlGXfob' 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 Hhasiimos ■fit tteVNb a SBirtpaM 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I e Melvin Bruce Goebel & If 0) ! Melvin Bruce GoebeL, age funny if you’re from Soutfiwest 66 of Delton, Michigan, passed Michigan, and even then, it’s away peacefully at home on a coin toss. The lifestyle was November 12,2025. fun until it wasn’t, and he Bom April 30,1959 in eventually carved out a path Kalamazoo, Michigan, to toward sobriety. He celebrated Melvin and Rose (Alonzo) seven years clean this year and Goebel, Bruce was a storyteller served as a mentor to many from the start. He is surviv^ who were fighting their own by his siblings, Douglas battles, leading AA meetings Goebel (Sylvia), Lynne Rsher several days out of the week. (Kearney), and Steven Goebel You could tell he had made (Karen). Though he never had children of peace with some of his demons, and given his own, he was a beloved “Funcle” to his the rest of them the middle finger. His nieces and nephews - Darius Goebel (bna friends and family will forever be proud ■ Goodrich), Winter Goebel (Tyler Gould), « ... not only of who he always was, but of the Cloe Oliver (J. Maizlish Mole), Kalia Ta^or man and leader he became. (T.J. Taylor), Drew Goebel, and Dylan He also spent many years trying to Goebel, and the proud “Great Funcle” to escape this planet, and if you listened to Aiden and Milo Oliver. He also collected a him long enough, he succeeded multiple wide circle of “bonus” nieces and nephews times via alleged alien abductions. They who adored him, along with many dear always brought him back, but considering friends near and far, likely a few enemies, the strange scars he proudly displayed, and two purrtect cats, Mikee and Karma. they definitely kept tabs on him - probably He was preceded in death by his asking the same question many of us did: parents, and by many lucky feline friends “What’s Bruce up to these days?” who enjoyed his devoted care over the Bruce loved art, music, movies, years. attending the James Dean Festival in From an early age, Bruce possessed the Fairmount, Indiana, visiting Shipshewana, uncanny ability to identify vehicles by their and spending time in Michigan’s beautiful headlights alone, a niche talent that didn’t upper peninsula. He loved hanging out pay the bills, but led to a lifelong love affair with family, life-long friends, and life-long with anything sleek, shiny, or wheeled. friends friendsthat thatbecame becamefamily. family. He Heenioved enjoyed Eventually, this led him to volunteer for good Mexican food, crappy beer, never many years at the Gilmore Car Museum, missed an opportunity to voice his where he found a community that shared opinion, and had a talent for collecting his love for a smooth curve and a clean both genuine antiques and what the rest of grill. us might politely call “junk.” Above all, he Bruce spent nearly 30 years in Southern adored his mother, Rose, who remained California, at first with dreams of fame the center of his world throughout his life. and fortune, but ultimately settling into He was a beautiful and messy star, and a career in the medical field. While those of us left behind will find ourselves becoming the next James Dean didn’t forever asking, “What's Bruce up to these pan out, he never tired of recounting his days?” celebrity sightings, brushes with fame, and Bruce’s visitation and funeral service dramatic near-misses with stardom. After were held al the Williams-Gores Funeral finally having enough of the year round Home on November 16-17,2025. warm temperatures, beautiful palm trees, Those wishing to honor his memory and street corn bought from the back of may make contributions to the Cat Nap a pickup truck, he returned to his roots in Lodge Community Center, 10418 N . Michigan, as people do. 32nd St, Richland, Ml. Please visit wmi., Bruce was a certified pai^ animal, williamsgoresfuneralhome.com to share a something one could credit to having memory or leave a condolence message been bom in a “zoo” - a joke that is only for Bruce’s family. I 1 I ?. • z' aJ l;^ < I h - M < I I u bl. r f i< ■J- I j ST t > * ■' • I I * I I, * V p » t «»? -i ,1 I 1 « I .1 I • if'- 1 X 4 'T25.- !>• • ■ ’ r . >T i I ,«*? .A-4 1 > M lU rib. Lt** 4b < I ►' I r / X r i , ' V-' I*"' ? - *1 A ru k• I lib;. 1 z* JjAlL 1*^1 _ ? I' » - i tf *• fc r I f I I J: 9 ;L • A I Vf U/ r J I r;d’’ «* Li j: «t .Jt'CJ ..n^ *- I ;i I A«r > I I I » Jp r •• I b 1 I I 4' *« • «4 J . .V ►4- p uv* T ’‘A;M 0 4 Mfr WT2L.. • PS'S f 4 I I -n* ■sm* 1 z .ar*** ** . **»*fr’ .. I .* • df I : * k; • J n M rri T * * B *'. ** N i » Br s »- ■ J .. .■ » I •^1 ' r SB^ Ip I wB Michael Bingman Michael Bingman With his family by his side, Michael C. Bingman passed away on November 13,2025, after a long battle with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. He faced every F challenge with quiet strength and stubborn determination. Michael was bom in Escanaba, Michigan, on December 19,1955, to Faye and Edna Bingman. One of seven siblings he carried his Yooper roots proudly throughout his life. On June 14, 1990, he married the love of his life, Linda, of whom he is survived by. They shared 35 years together, supporting each other through eve^ joy and hardship. He is survived by siblings Sherrill Thurkettle, Judy Manning, Fred (Patty) Bingman, Kathy (Dave) Dickens, and many loved nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Faye and Edna Bingman, his sister Donna Larsen, and his brother Jerry Bingman. He loved all his children dearly. Tim (Stacia) Tebo, Kim (Dave) Gorman, Kelli (Paul) Teunessen, Nathan Bingman, Brandon (Gina) Bingman, and Amanda Beadle. He was also a proud grandpa to Dylan (Kylee), Kelsi (Easton), Hannah (Grant), Alec, Cole (Alicia), Drew (Kristy), Lauren, Grayson (Kylee), Kinley, Lainey, BrooWyn, Riley, Levi, and great-grandpa to Rory, Arin, Everett, Ira, Vera, and a baby girl on the way. His family was his greatest source of pride. Michael worked for many years at Viking Corporation in Hastings as a Journeyman Machine Repainnan. He retired in 2018 and :*nik ’ was well-liked by coworkers who knew they could always rely on him. After being baptized in April 1993, Michael served faithfully as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. His faith brought him peace, purpose, and hope, especially in his later years. One of his biggest joys was collecting die cast cars, and H especially Hot Wheels. His collection, built over decades, grew into the thousands. Whether it was a rare find or a simple classic, each one made him smile. He also loved sports—Detroit Tigers baseball, Detroit Lions football, MSU Spartans games, and NASCAR were regular favorites. At home, he enjoyed Linda’s home-cooked meals, the company of his loyal cat, Bella Bleu and could almost always be heard singing. Michael loved music, concerts and jingles. Above all, Michael loved traveling with Linda, especially going on cruises and exploring new places together. Michael met life with humor, humility, deep faith and a smile. His absence leaves an ache that words can’t fully cover, but the love he gave and the memories he created will stay with his family forever. A memorial service will be held on November 29,2025, at 4 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3550 W Ml 79 Hwy, Hastings, Ml. A reception with light refreshments will follow at the Hastings Middle School Commons Room, 232 W Grand St, Hastings, Ml. In lieu of flowers please make all contributions to the Hastings Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I t * '^BirsS^ •» 4] A* I ?lll h I «!** &■'.. T ( fT a-t w * TH 4. « (f-w * I c jp IT------ h? . t •1 ' WWmh 1 • ' *. ' IL li ,:trm kI . ■ “W J tai' -'.7” ■Jbm . I A •:rdi? vj 'Ale • c: 4 ■•W? V ^iC® I w aw < it^accs^ raBpBfcna- <4 T !*• ...... : '■m I < € iRime' . i'-'-Jhr^.T . B •/ * *'Ciartt5J 7 '■-’J O' W?v-’ ) ^ifL iqKJB . .•/ -r •*^41 I .• • ■ _ r r-Ur:=4’'-V i 4. „ .. I n-t ___ - '^ii. s ■ iC f *_ J 'nn . al M. I ij t I -- • a V a» - rrrz .'B»._* a • b« k I -V«« ’ -4 •’ r??» I. M ! .'dil p •4^ I i. ■ I I f p-' .TV « .r^ .. - cl a j I i ‘*1 I •4^ t - Sa '.IS>>. « r .J Jb ‘i l<» I » Al Itf*- r* .VW * 1 % 1 I 4 PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS I 1) » II I I ,• 'MB*’ ** ' ‘t : i A I i 3V k fl 4_ •J .1 li - NOV. 20-27 - I L ». •w 19 r J •'ll I, Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Oct. 1 -Apr. 1 — Chelsea Bivens' art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Nov. 1 -30 — Nov. Storybook Walk: “Forest Bright, Forest Night" by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. Many animals call the forest their home, but how do they learn to coexist? Some animals are awake during the day, and V I T> > . » * Ue 1 I I 'x » •* , I !■ in A some are nocturnal. Compare these two groups of animals that live amongst the trees. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the purple and green trails. Nov. 3-Jan. 1 — Whose Track is That? Check out the tracks of the Institute’s most frequent visitors. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can you follow their tracks? Whose Track is That? is free and selfguided on the green trail. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. r *« 1 'W' 1 .w - * VM Ibl ' .l i'- 4I I I ) c .V1 wm 'I e ft t » •« 1 • i&. rr* ”4»t t. I b ' 1'-^ 1 o ♦» -V k. ..-IB, s i ■’I 13 1 i b « ( I 1 ) K ’i f» 7^ a ♦ i' I V k I tr r ii V n Al 4 I a < -b* » T ♦ 1 ’V-SMt r> 'BLA 1 ■------ — •J ?. A.' 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Yet Sears, with its vast catalog circulation and national reputation, quickly became the most recognized name. That recognition is why hous­ es like the Chelsea on Washington and the Argyle on Hanover remain identifiable more than a century later. Inside, these homes reflected both modem conve­ nience and traditional values. The first floors featured spacious living rooms opening into dining areas and kitchens equipped with plumbing and wiring for elec­ tricity or gas. Upstairs, or off a side hall, bedrooms offered privacy and light Compared with the smaller worker’s cottages of the late 19th century, the Sears homes provided space, comfort, and a sense of perma­ nence. They were houses mean| for families to grow in—and to keep. That spirit helps explain why so many Sears homes still stand across the United States. Built to last, they employed quality lumber, solid construction methods, and designs that balanced beauty with practicality. In Hastings, the Chelsea on S. Washington and the proba­ ble Argyle on S. Hanover offer evidence that our com­ munity, too, participated in this remarkable chapter of American ingenuity. They stand in quiet testimony that even here, in a small Michigan town, the reach of a Chicago mail-order company could shape the very streetscape. Sears’ connection to Hastings did not end with its mail-order homes. From the 1960s through 1992, the company operated a Sears Catalog Store at 131 W. State Street in downtown Hastings, where residents could still order almost anything from the famous cat­ alog—appliances, tools, furniture and clothing—and pick up their merchandise locally. For older Hastings families, that store extended the tradition that began decades earlier when houses themselves arrived by rail. Today, these houses are cherished for their historic character. Preservationists celebrate them as tangible reminders of an era when the American Dream could be ordered by catalog and delivered by rail. Though they may appear ordinary at a glance, once their ori­ gins are understood, they tell a remarkable story about commerce, craftsmanship and the families who opened the Sears catalog, placed an order and weeks later stepped into a brand-new home—complete with fur­ niture, a stove, rugs and even a wringer washer if they wished. Sears ended its Modem Homes program in 1940, a casualty of the Great Depression and shifting business priorities, but its legacy remains. As we find our­ selves “turning back the pages” of Hastings history, the Chelsea on S. Washington and the Argyle on S. Hanover invite us to look more closely at the famil­ iar houses along our streets and wonder: Could that dormered bungalow, or that foursquare with ±e wide porch, also have arrived one day in a pair of boxcars, ordered by mail from a catalog? If so, Hastings may yet hold other pieces of the American Dream—quiet, enduring reminders of how a small-town family once built its future straight from the pages of Sears, Roebuck & Co. Sources: Sears, Roebuck & Co. Modern Homes Catalogs (1908-1923); Smithsonian Institution Houses by Mail, ’’searshomes.org; Barry County Property Records; local directories and Hastings Banner archives. David Miller is a moderator for the 'Hastings History” Facebook group. <4 F' to f "m . ft r*. M 1^. r ♦ "X LVc 4 L’**.*’ .V * -1 >* K SEARS’ GREAT WASHER SALE FREE PORTABLE TUBS - LOWER PRICES «» Vm* a •*v4a 1 4»K«ft(W». M <1 l» !•-> X* ft*. •* . •< <»*» • r*« ...Id •% 'rf ft»» • X'» fm /«• Iv « tr* **«»«« H u'> rt*n iH <«*«• !>• (toll 1** rw *in *«r? b> isM X' SK i«/» ef tfttb vr'Jn* |i I t '<•> '.ursWt ba*, nx' Tavniai I'rMw •«) *t tfra/ tT.' t *■»• M •«* ^54 * t * K 1 ^^■V * V 1 « 7W * K ' to wr »• • Mm to MM * «w X I u. TW IUmw •*!»• «4 dl tee! 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This advertisement shows wringer washers that buyers could choose to have delivered with their kit homes. r| I ^91 f J / I > IJ . ■to* 1 t 1 I i •. Sears’ connection to Hastings did not end with its mail-order homes. From the 1960s through 1992, the company operated a Sears Catalog Store at 131 W, State Street in downtown Hastings. Sears’ Argyle homes are smaller, Craftsman-style homes Sears featured between 1916 and 1923. * * \ ‘2 500= THIS ELEGANT CONCRETE AND FRAME CONSTRUCTION w 't ff^- f 4 r fi p ■ *r ">' ■ •'I"' Special to The Banner When you stand before the home at 528 S. Washington Street in Hastings, it may appear to be just another sturdy two-story residence: a square-framed home with a wide porch and hipped roof that has anchored its neighborhood for more than a century. Yet this house carries a story larger than its walls. Built in 1915, it is a living example of a phenomenon that once swept across America—the Sears Modem Home, ordered by mail, shipped by rail, and assembled board by board by the families who would live in them. Between 1908 and 1940, Sears, Roebuck & Co. sold more than 70,000 ready-to-assemble houses through its catalogs. Known officially as the Modem Homes line, these dwellings represented a bold experiment in affordable homeownership. The Hastings Chelsea was one of them, a model that first appeared in the inau­ gural 1908 catalog as Modem Home No. 111. Later nicknamed the “Chelsea,” it was a classic American Foursquare, with eight well-proportioned rooms arranged for comfort and practicality. The Chelsea was not a luxury mansion but neither was it a thrown together place. Its balanced, symmetri­ cal design—with a hipped roof, broad front porch, and upstairs bedrooms opening off a central hall—offered both grace and utility. For an estimated $ 1,800 in 1915, the package included precut lumber, doors and windows, nails, paint, and instructions detailed enough that even a family wi± modest carpentry skills could manage construction. Once shipped, the Chelsea typ­ ically filled two railroad boxcars. The lumber arrived numbered, the millwork carefully wrapped, and even the hardware, plumbing and wiring boxed and labeled. In towns like Hastings, the freight would be offloaded at the local depot, then hauled by wagon to the lot where the new home would take shape. What set Sears apart was not only the idea of ship­ ping entire houses but the promise of completeness. Sears sold everything one needed to furnish a home. The same catalog that offered the Chelsea on its pages also offered the rocking chairs for the porch, the beds for the upstairs bedrooms, the dining table, rugs, lamps, coal stoves, oil heaters and the newest domestic conveniences wringer washers, electric irons, even curtains and cookware. In this way, the Modem Home embodied ±e American Dream in its most tangible form. It was not just a roof overhead but the life within it, all delivered by mail and rail. The Chelsea on S. Washington Street anchors this national story in our own town. Property records place its construction in 1915, which coincides perfectly with the peak years of Sears’ mortgage program and the widespread distribution of the Chelsea design. Its features align closely wi± the catalog drawings: the square footprint, full-width porch, hipped roof, and window placement that matches the advertised plan. While alterations may have occurred over the decades—^porches enclosed, railings replaced, sid­ ing updated—the essential character of the Chelsea remains visible. For longtime residents of Hastings, the house has blended into the streetscape, yet it stands as a silent witness to the ingenuity of mail-order America. Another Hastings house, only a few blocks away, appears to tell a parallel story. This bungalow at 528 S. Hanover Street bears all the hallmarks of the Sears Argyle, a smaller Craftsman-style home that Sears fea­ tured between 1916 and 1923. The Argyle was market­ ed as a “pleasing small bungalow with two bedrooms and an easy-living floor plan.” The Hastings example was built around 1920 and, for nearly 40 years, was home to Frank Hoonan (1895-1972), who lived there from 1920 until 1959. The Hoonan house fits the Argyle description with remarkable accuracy: a front-facing gable roof, wide eaves with exposed rafters, a deep porch supported by stout piers and a compact yet graceful layout. According to property data, it contains two bed­ rooms and a single bath—^precisely the proportions of the Argyle plan. Like the Chelsea, such a home would have arrived at either the Michigan Central or Chicago, Kalamazoo & Saginaw depots in two box­ cars filled with numbered lumber, hardware, windows and doors. Given the year of construction and the architectural details, it is entirely plausible that Frank Hoonan’s bungalow is a true Sears Argyle. If so, it stands as the second known Sears hopie in Hastings a smaller cousin to the Chelsea on Washington Street, both testaments to an age when houses could be purchased as conveniently as a cook­ stove or a rocking chair. The Hoonan family’s long tenure further supports the identification: many Sears homes remain occupied for generations — their solid framing and high-quality lumber keeping them sound long after other houses of their era have faded. The arrival of kit homes, such as the Chelsea and Argyle, coincided with an era of rapid change in Hastings. The early 20th century brought expansion of railroads, a growing downtown, and an increasing demand for affordable housing. The convenience of a kit home met those needs. Delivered in a matter of weeks, it offered both affordability and style. Sears also made financing available, acting as banker as well as builder. Many families who could not otherwise qualify for a mortgage found themselves approved through Sears, often signing papers under the names of trustees who represented the company in courthouse records. In Barry County, as elsewhere, these mortgag­ es sometimes show up in deed books—a paper trail that confirms the presence of Sears homes long after their catalogs disappeared. Sears was not alone in this market. Montgomery Ward, Aladdin Homes of Bay City and Gordon-Van Tine all competed to sell ready-cut houses. Michigan, in particular, became a stronghold for these companies, thanks to its lumber resources and proximity to rail 1 I b DAVID W. MILLER 191 ’A ' k . I I 1 1 * *3- f 3 ■n TURNING BACK THE PAGES A > �I VIEWw • SPORTS Group 8 Thursday, November 20, 2025 J > t i' A ■ * I i hifl S-' I I* 7 k « 4 J < I K ► •% I f J J ♦ * c * 4 f / THE HASrikr^ BANNER WWW HastingsBonner com V(i •» H A' X Ii <5 1 Slagel hopes for even better at state after regional runner-up finish Brett Bremer Sports Editor T V I There is no doubt that Thomapple Kellogg junior Lydia Slagel will have done everything she could to prepare for her third trip to the stale finals. Slagel, diving for the Grand Rapids Gators co-op varsity girls’ swimming and diving team, finished as the runner-up al the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Diving Regional hosted by Hudsonville High School Thursday, Nov. 13. The performance earns her a place in the state finals for the third lime in three high school seasons. Slagel was a regional champion as a sophomore and placed fourth at the MHSAA L.P. DI Girls' Swimming and Diving Finals in 2024. A regional runner-up finish in 2025 leaves her wanting more. “I was just a little over, a little under on everything,” Slagel said. “I only hit a few dives from my normal. It wasn’t a great day, but I made it and that is what counts.” The top 13 divers from a group of 22 competing in the regional earned spots in the state finals which are being held Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20-21, at the Oakland University Aquatic Center in Rochester. The meet was pushed up a day due to some unexpected pool maintenance that will begin following the end of the finals Friday. Slagel said the only thing to do after what she felt was a disappointing region­ al finish is to “work harder.” “She comes back stronger. Works harder,” Gators’ diving coach Francesca Pileci said. “I’ve noticed in my time with divers if they have done a meet where they’re not so happy with the score they come back the next day they’re on deck and they work really hard. They’re on fire. That is when you can do new things, iI < 4k R I V* '.ar I* n $ < t 4 ( . rTAWTC 1 1 p 1I •i ’J r r L J I a ) 7 . &. I A < s f V A. —■' ■» ' Grand Rapids Gators junior Lydia Slagel (center) smiles among the state qualifiers from the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Diving Regional at Hudsonville High School Thursday, Nov. 13. She is flanked by regional champion Kiya Bowman from Kalamazoo Central (right) and Jenison's Missy Search Photo by Brett Bremer and they love that.” There wasn’t really much to be disap­ pointed with in a fourth-place, all-state, All-America performance at the state finals in 2024, but Slagel came away hoping to finish higher on the podium this year. Pileci said it was right after the finals in 2024 that Slagel started to learn dive 303B, a reverse dive with I 1/2 somersaults in the pike position. “She was a little close on a reverse 1 1/2 tuck at the state meet, and a couple of judges scored her down for being a little close,” Pileci said. “So, we came back and said you know what we’re going to take it up a notch and we’re going to come back with a reverse 1 1/2 pike, which is another .3 D.D. (degree i* * Brett Bremer Sports Editor NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 1725 West M-43 Hwy RO. Box 158 1725 West M-43 Hwy RO. Box 158 Hastings, Ml 49058-0158 Hastings. Ml 49058-0158 (269) 945-3449 ' SSChantZ@bar7CrC.Org SSChantZ@bar7CrC.Org Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, RO. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 4, 2025 for the following items. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Ban y County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 11:00 A.M. December 4, 2025 for the following project. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org. (1) Used Excavator 68,000-70,000 lbs The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at www.barrycrc.org. Spray Foam Insulation at the Barry CRC Garage The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities tn the best interest of the Commission. • 4 side yard setback, (10ft is required) and avariance to allow 23' of lakefront setback (25ft is required) in the MEETING DATE; December 08,2025. TIME; 7:00 PM. PLACE; Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals mem­ bers before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to z/’'* /tVj .yqr ► 1 I •K"' above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning Director Jeff Keesler at jkeesler@bar7c0unty.org. The variance application is available for pub ic in­ spection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 J I ( 9^6 f I the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessa^ auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audio tapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Bar^. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (269) 945-1284. The Barry County Road Board of Commission Commissioner voted at their board meeting on November 18, 2025, to remove the Natural Beauty Designation on Engle Rd in Irving Township. ) 4^. A (4F ■ A* iI V r J A'* T- '.•'I ' . Ad 1 »A A n I -« I i-S I 1 » • 4/ I f »4 I f 9 ' I * •iu r z *r 1 J 1 9 » » 4 1 t . I I < [JIJ. VC,.’ J -r t. J t 4 ’ ri'S ♦ I r i v<:t J f i 4/' 1 ;• *\. 1 1 " e- 3 4 -I A .ft { ) A n !«1'- > 1 r' [ < _z ■ -4' h’' I t f - > •’( ifu; H. »c^ I * 4 k 1' i; »t5*^ t I .lM^ <r^i .*r^ t JImU * RI* n I f ftb't it^^ » I* Jr***-! xX> *' 4 I t ' * ,{'-' !*• ^T !► r ? I V- 1 I I ) I j r'. ' J A* r ■ 't X. r 9»‘ ■ r '.A-\' ; z I I • Airi?-'-■ ti *1 •• . 1 t i* ’' r i j . »ik|* ( u x rA I , • I ii p r' I il I: 1 4v *-J k ' f''' ■4 '!^ ^•32!^*^ I . v-^.ns«* ’ i ^*7 I. f I r ' , i re U > «M>te UV* <> 9 t 4^1 R I I k ‘ SlStlBa . rE . iMp®! «ItiH 4-^ — -’W'l 4 jg-. M I 44 *i b f T X J k 4 4 F I* £Z* ( A 4- i Hastings junior Caroline Randall races to a 48th-place finish at the NXR Midwest Regional Championships in Terre Haute, Ind,, Sunday. Photo provided AX. sig -•Si? h*’J • : •* < i:g. J*- * ttj w w * n Ur ' >■ "r ,^1 M tel. -y A. I' • ♦<*& A f tWft -a fti' J: 1". Fi. • ^9^ - •jf Fr ».i I., •« ’j ‘ "^’ L^*4 ing more than half a minute in front of Hoffman. Dudek won the DI state championship at Michigan International, Speedway in Brooklyn with a personal ‘ record time of 16:09.54 which set the MIS girls’ record. , Downers Grove North senior Philip' Cupial from Illinois won the boys’ 5K championship in Terre Haute with a^ personal record time of 14:41.4. *•'" ># K >» <■*<«# W .'(fcfe,’. 4. V 'S< I. 4 4 . m K. J n f. ^4, ill * *^.f *4< 1 L? mhM. » 6' ft. <> .A' 1 vHn MMv.. Mb ... ** .T* *; r 4u. ‘'-W h Io LJfTUj by. X »> Y s< MT *• -1 n s 9 I * I h a s . r-s». ■ “^*0’ T^’SJ kW k> Meeting called to order 6:31 pm 6 board members present Approved agendas Discussed parking lot, election BIRCH, Rd Commission, news­ letter, current budget Closed regular meeting 6:54 pm Opened 2026 budget meeting Discussed budget proposal Closed budget meeting Reopened regular meeting 7:30 Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received Motion to adjourn 8:08 pm I 1 •s » 1 ** «r ** I f »■. « n. >, ft. *■!.'**■ 11t u ts II / s i ■ • I T. Ss' •< < 't. -wt 1 "T \ * V t Iz r * t. < ! I t V .'’K * t ►* I '» I I *• *- \t *« > < IF I >?b.T 1 *i > *I *J I b. I’ I ' t 4 t : • -.4 I / s.•x wi. !•’ I -Ic. t I I I t t i ■l r? » Attested to by Jim Partridge, Supervisor f . I Submitted, David J. Olson, Clerk ik rt J ll , i V V 4 us : K \ ' -fc. 1 e- . ,, (/l I •«» •l i r 4 I-. .'.r I tC * J’-' I J r, t ■M I • I A :r w d t 1 W »< a i O' v^-,; •:t t .i «;= ’tK •> V-k •• b. ft I 5 "T t 4. I' I >•. « s *• 1 s J ’’F«s •< -■ 71 I ii ft I ffqu I kn ’*•* kJ* ? ' •> % ♦ ♦ • * . *A. •* 5 * i I r’ I -V. f. 1 SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting November 11,2025 I 'I’ «s 94 •V I < di b s I a I If t9* The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. 7, 1 1^ k I I Mi «» I (1) Wheel Loader 42,000-45,000 lbs Sarah VanDenburg. Barry County Clerk > 'U\^ ’ • / f I I •r <1 ♦ Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org. West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, during 4- L r 650 be Sealed proposals will received at the office of the Bar^ County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 4, 2025 for the following items. NOTICE OF OETERMINATION 1 4 > SSChantz@bar7crc.0rg writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the J ♦•J' J t (269) 945-3449 present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in / .iJ‘ A Hastings. Ml 49058-0158 Barry County Road Commission *V *■ 1725 West M-43 Hwy RO. Box 158 Recreational Lakes (RL) zoning district. i t NOTICE TO BIOOERS BARRY COUNTY ROAO COMMISSION 1 p 'iL* < C Case Number: Case Number V-10-2025 - Gordon Purpose.'Request for a variance to allow a 4 foot r 4 ;. * following: in Section 8 of Orangeville Township **• «i4 •t IF Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the Location; 11168 Anchor Cove Dr Road, Shelbyville, 1 . ( ) vJ Notice is hereby given that the Bar^ Coun^ Zoning Owners) Tim Schollaart (Applicant) r: ) s NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNH if z 4 f f R. Skinner, Christopher Zagors (Applicant/Property A L t9 Hastings junior Caroline Randall took part in the NXR Midwest Regional Championships in Terra Haute, Ind., Sunday. Randall raced to a 48th-place time of 18 minutes 17.78 seconds in the Wom­ en’s 5K Championship which included many of the top high school runners from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri. The Saxon school-record holder, Ran­ dall, placed fourth earlier this month in the Division 2 girls’ race at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals. She is a three-time state medalist. Two of the three girls ahead of her at the Michigan state finals this fall were a part of the race. The D2 state champion, senior Emma Hoffman from Otsego, was the runner-up with a time of 16:54.02. Gaylord senior Katie Berk­ shire, who was second at the slate finals, placed sixth at the regional champion­ ships in 17:16.24, Even at a five-state meet Michigan D1 state champion Natasza Dudek blew the field away. The Ann Arbor Pioneer senior won Sunday in 16:18.74 finish- (269) 945-3449 f *r !•« NOTICE TO BIOOERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION I V ■K' Randall in top 50 at five-state Midwest Regional Championships L 46 r • r i 9 * 1^. c J i 4 ’1 i ► > k I of difficulty), which is a huge up. And, there we are. “She has actually scored extremely well on that dive every single time she has competed it, from dual meets through 11-dive meets, the conference meet and regionals. Like [Hastings Community Diving Club head coach] Todd [Bates] says, ‘what happens on the day depends on the day with diving. On the regional day, Pileci said Slagel smoked her 303B and nailed her reverse dive in the pike position too, dive 301B. 'A*'ri**: • « She did those two dives back to back in rounds eight and nine at the 11-dive meet. Kalamazoo Central senior Kiya Bow­ man won the regional championship with an overall score of 408.95 points. Slagel finished the evening with 390.80 points. There were six girls over the 300-poinimark. Jenison’s Missy Search was third with 345.70 points. The only other girl from the OK Conference East Division, which the Gators’ compete in, to make it through the regional to the DI Finals was Grand Rapids Union’s Taniya Ott who placed 12ih with a score of 261.65 points. The last of the 13 slate' qualifiers had a score of 261.45. “She dove amazing,” Slagel said of Bowman, who was eighth al the state finals a year ago. “She hit all ofher dives and I am so proud ofher. I talk to her. We do club stuff together and we always comment on each other’s posts. I love her. She’s so sweet.” Caledonia had diver Lily Smith quali­ fy for the meet and place 22nd. She had a score of 103.15. It was the top 21 divers that advanced through the prelim’s on into the semifinals. The lop 17 after the semifinals competed in the finals for the 13 slate spots. There were three L.P. DI Diving Regionals contested last week with one at Oxford and one at Highland Milford. Bowman had the highest regional score of any of ±e DI divers across the state and Slagel had the third highest score. “We just have to take our time a little bit more on the board, and what we said today was top 13 is all we needed,” Pileci said. “It was just a warm-up for state. So, we’ll go back to the board and keep working.” 1 V •A » % K.. T 1 >s A. 4* •V * .1^'^ �1 ▼ * 4 ii I r I f THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW ■ wwv/.HastingsBanner.com < I I Thursday, November 20, 2025 Group 9 ^^lll Duffy set for early start with Milwaukee volleyball i k\ ‘t5 *6* «r n • I * f ’H. 7* Li 'C IK > 4 - IJ 'i,'- I ’S • J fib 1 ‘ i Vi t'’'’ ■4 J ", A r > J i 4 mojtH »> . aA i. H I *5 ;:Cf ► 1 il I I 1 n \I ')! '■ n9fn‘' ■' 1 \ I I n Ddct.'iffil -ilesn :j ' , I t A ' iaoos I ' .ari by-'H' ;3,'f ST.'T;^ 1309! rfloiu ► 'e*-. 3.11 ‘J tt k ii vhc'j . vhp.'.n J n .y I ■' 1 I I I 1 I 4 i < VU ' iBV r ■li. ',:;'fl& ■'• >6f ■.-■i r V-* J I • .r ■' ■ I I I I I I 1.^. I ~n. G 1 T i IbuJ lime: 1 I iW c < I.. '(.U- Il * ’.' J I I I I 1 I ( I I I..- It 4 t I I r. f / I >. I <1 I * -fl I I s > -■'Ll.. 4 < I i - V't I ' i s h J . 11 1 '1 iU‘*‘ • 1 ’ll J - I t I > 'J 7 I I r t ,t :n- ’ ’f a I I 4 I I I I •I J I I i J 'f I I ►* I L G I I t « •, I I i 1 * I I I »l I J, ( V I J ( .' 1 ’ *. • k ' t .* L r A- i ► I •;( •I » r j J T ', f I f / J I t I I I I ’ > i r t I I < J Brett Bremer Sports Edito It was an emotional few hours for Lakewood senior Emma Duffy in the middle of last week. Her time as a four-year varsity volley­ ball player at Lakewood High School came to an end Nov. 11 with a three-set loss to fourth-ranked Grand Rapids Cath­ olic Central in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinals at South Christian High School. The next morning, she officially inked her future volleyball plans by signing her National Letter of Intent to join the University ofWisconsin Milwaukee Women’s Volleyball program next season - or really before next season. Duffy plans to be an early enrollee at Milwaukee and is set to start her college journey in January. “I texted her last night on the way home, when she was on the bus,” Lake­ wood varsity assistant coach Chelsea Brehm said, as former coaches took turns lauding Duffy during the signing day ceremony, “and she probably thought I was saying it with emotion just because it was the end of the season and she’s a senior and all the things, but I meant it when I said, ‘you are literally the hardest working kid 1 have coached in any gym, in any program I have been a part of. Hardest worker. Hands down. Bar none. “I think that’s pretty commendable. That is the reason why you’re signing a letter of intent today to continue your career. So, good job kid.” She likes the work. “I chose Milwaukee for a lot ofreasons. Some of the main ones were I knew I was going to have a really competitive environment being there. I knew I would be pushed every day. The whole coaching staff is a staff of setters. They used to set. It was made very clear that they work their setters pretty hard. So, I was going to get a lot of hands on training. That is what I really wanted. I really want someone who is going to be on me all the time making me better and pushing me to be my best, because I think that is when I thrive as a player. I was just really excited for that, “And another big part of it is the family atmosphere that is there. I think Lakewood is a very big on that with everything being community-oriented, school-wise and sports. That is something I really love. That is something my club (FaR Out) has. So, knowing that I am going into a program that already has that culture and that closeness I am really excited for that.” Duffy was a part ofthe 2022 Lakewood varsity volleyball team that won district and regional championships freshman. She helped the Vikings win conference championships in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and led the Lakewood ladies back to a district title this fall as a senior. As a setter she ran 6-1 and 5-2 offenses for the Vikings as needed - following in the footsteps of all-state girls like Skylar Bump and Abby Pickard who she played varsity volleyball with and then working to pass the torch to junior setter Camyla Copelin. She improved on the attack as her varsity years went on. Heading into regionals Duffy had 22 kills and 501 assists this fall, as well as 225 digs, 38 total blocks and 43 aces. “Lakewood volleyball has been my whole life since I was a kid. That is where I started playing volleyball. It is just something that is really special to me,” Duffy said. “I get emotional about it all the time. I have cried multiple times between last night and this morning. It is just special. You can’t find it anywhere else. It is competitive, and it’s loving, and it’s a family environment. Everyone loves to compete and everyone pushes each other to be their best, and the expectation is to be your best. When everything is said and done, they ’re there to support you and that’s just something I try to carry with me wherever I go with sports.” Duffy spent years as a ballgirl for the Lakewood High School program as a youngster. Former middle school coach Christy Carter said Duffy showed her leadership skills from the start as she stepped up to set for a team of eighth graders when she was in sixth grade. “Obviously, everyone is here surround­ ing you because everybody is proud of who you are and the friend you are to them, the athlete you have become, Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot set to take off Thursday morning Iroquois Trail. Parking attendants will be stationed to offer instructions. There will be no public parking at the YMCA Camp Algonquin. In addition to the champs’ turkeys, there will be a prize and a photo-op for the best dressed runner wearing the most festive fall gear. The race will also once again include a school challenge. The school with the highest percentage of students participa­ tion in relation to its enrollment within the school system will be presented with the Turkey Trophy, which can be displayed at the school the following year. The trophy will be awarded and announced the week following Thanks­ giving. Racers are also encouraged to donate non-perishable food items on race day, with drop-offtables present at both park­ ing locations. The YMCA will donate items to the Barry County United Way. There are also plans once again for hot cocoa, water and giveaways at Camp Algonquin at the end of the event. A total of 476 5K runners completed the race in 2024. Riley Shults took the men’s championship in 16 minutes 2.02 seconds and Katherine Weinbrecht was the women’s champion in 19:32.7. I I 4 4 t * ’ •- s h r 4 I • I t ' > 4 I » I • t. ' I i! : I k I * I r I ? • I .* J f * i 9* a 1 J I n * • 4 1 r MB J I I r The YMCA of Barry County will host .1 11 If its 17th annual Thanksgiving Turkey I’M Trot 5K and a free 1 Mile Fun Run Thursday, Nov. 27, at Algonquin Lake.. The top male and female runners win turkeys from Otto’s Turkey Farm jbl n in Middleville as the YMCA invites «■ runners to wobble before they gobble. m xfifii?***.':- *QBP I Race registration can be done online i " at runsignup.com. Late registration is I' going on now. The cost is $40 for adults Liu 1^* f 18-and-upand$30 for youth 17-and-under. Those partaking in late registration - - -.UeBfeufi are not guaranteed a race T-shirt, Online registration will end Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m. There will be race-day registration dfrnsqo open from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the new . >r!*^ YMCA of Barry County building at 'I O'2350 Iroquois Trail. Check-in an packet pick-up will be held Nov. 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the new YMCA of Barry County building trh* and from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on race day. Both races begin at the comer of Buehler Road and Iroquois Trail. The Fun Run takes off at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K takes off at 8:45 a.m. Both races end on the front lawn of the YMCA Camp Algonquin. Race day parking is available at the Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ srii 1,; ' tion and at the New Y Building at 2350 *Jk «:i f'" A Jl.i H J 4 f I I I * I I H* J < ! 1 I > a fI r t •u-J:.' J fm -i I ,- ,'Z tt J I I jT k I r ♦ I / I I « { -/I -i Il J 1 ' V’ 41 I r I K 1 i < u 1 ■ •<: , k r. I ( 11 4 1 1 • t, 4 I J T I (' I I I i T* I I 1 /.If'»■* ) f I c’-' J 1 , r t I« ( I 9 i >f • f'l V ->il f •.to « -•rtf'- ! f’ t" Jr : ! J i ( f ■ I I . > • ! I I r ♦ t f: , i. .1 O' I I I ax 1 14 I ► / * • I i I < ft I r ' k. ‘ 4 e. t I >• ■■ n t '•r- I ' r 1 J » i I J r * 14/ ' - rf i - t ^-7 '•? J I. 5 ».’'t r T 1“ .|l J J* >Tf I ? 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Roll Call Vote -5-1, motion passes Motion to approve two budget amendments-parking lot and BIRCH. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to approve tree trimming quote. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. I J r r 3!^“ s t V a* Z b -- , •* 4 v>:’ J 14 Any questions regarding the RFP must be submitted before Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and should be directed to Robert Neil, Street Superintendent at (269) 945-5083 or via email at rneil@hastinasmi.goy. Print or digital copies of the Request for Proposal packet can be provided on request by contacting the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at mpeacock@hastinasmi.aov. with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk 4 I I City of Hastings Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer 201 East State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 f 4 i I •\ Sealed proposals or bids must be received on or before Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. Proposals or bids are to be delivered to: Adjournment 8:03 pm * J I ! £•_ Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provision of tree trimming and removal, and stump grinding services at multiple locations throughout the city limits. This bid proposal is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. » ,?na2 L •• i!— J .Oil i / A* I I SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 10, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. I r)- Stump Grinding 5 Air I > PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposals for 2026 Tree Trimming, Removal, and » t. 1 r:- City of Hastings *? I •i -Z •h f 4 r A •H ' • 4 •?r ( f I I ! 1 i Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor I t «♦ I f Linda Perin, City Clerk I T I I * i V % *» F 4 S 1 I I j U -A...- 1 r I I I t I 1 t » A < fi < I J j __ s V 9 4 i Lakewood senior Emma Duffy (seated center) is joined by Lakewood coaches Chelsea Brehm (seated left) and Brooke Francisco (seated right) and her Viking teammates after signing her National Letter of Intent to join the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Women’s Volleyball program next season at Lakewood High School Wednesday. Nov. 12. Duffy plans to finish her high school studies in December and start school in Milwaukee in January. Photo by Brett Bremer and the student-athlete that you are. We obviously know you are going to go on to wonderful, wonderful things,” Lakewood varsity head coach Brooke Francisco said. Milwaukee plays NCAA Division 1 volleyball in the Horizon League. The Panthers are off to an 11 -7 start so far this fall in the conference. Freshman middle blocker Josie Noble from Caledonia, a former FaR Out teammate of Duffy’s, has been a key piece for the Panthers in her first season in Milwaukee leading the team in blocks and checking in second in kills and aces so far this fall. Duffy started playing club volleyball with FaR Out when she was about ten years old. She played on a team with Noble a couple times over the years, and they’ve kept in contact over the years. Duffy wrapped up her final FaR Out season competing with the 17 Black national team, and she plans to keep working out with the FaR Out club until she heads to Milwaukee in January. She knows to play DI volleyball she has to keep getting faster and stronger, and she is looking forward to being more precise with her setting. Duffy took her first official visit to Milwaukee in August of 2024 and was excited from then on to join the Panther program. She took another trip back later that month to see the Panthers open their season against Stanford, and said that is when Milwaukee coaches offered her a spot in the program. Graduating from Lakewood early has not always been the plan. She just found out that was a possibility during the summer of 2025. She had to shuffle her Lakewood schedule around just a little bit, doubling up on some math and En­ glish course, to take care of the academic side of the move. I’m really excited. I never would have thought that I would be graduating early to go play. I am really excited,” Duffy said. “It’s going to be a really good op­ portunity forme. I am ready for a change. I am ready to be there, work hard, figure things out and kind of be on my own.” Duffy plans to study psychology, and she hopes to focus on sports psychology or possibly childhood development. “Sports psychology has always been something I have really been interested in, especially as an athlete at a high level. I have had several conversations with Chelsea [Brehm] about it. I have talked to so many people about that,” Duffy said, “and just athletes mental health and how we process and work through our emotions. I think that is something that is really cool. And I want to help other athletes with that as I can.” SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al 1:00 PM. on December 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Paige Rozell-Clouse and Logan Clouse, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: March 15, 2024 Recorded on March 19, 2024, in Document No. 2024-001819, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on November 4, 2025, in Document No. 2025009371, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 44/100 Dollars ($185,999.44) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 5, Block 22, Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records Commonly known as 612 W Clinton St, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such -sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM on December 04, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Stevie J. Foreman, a single man Original Mortgagee: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture Date of mortgage: May 31, 2018 Recorded on June 07, 2018, Recording Instrument it 2018-005554. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven and 72/100 Dollars ($133,52772) Mortgaged premises: LAND SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, A PARCEL IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 10 CHAINS 56 LINKS NORTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28;THENCE NORTH 80.04 FEET; THENCE WEST 12 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 80.04 FEET; THENCE EAST 12 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 14400 Kellogg School Road Hickory Corners Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive, Suite* 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 25-012209 (11-06)(11-27) pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Sphneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1577388 (11-13)(12-04) tF V * * 4 « J '^1 >• ♦ ♦ I ? 7 Wl'N ■' ‘■••••^; _ Z-*X» K i I* ZT I •r,.w .0 4 f r €iT^ �V * 1 T V V fl ( 1 ■ t i 10 Thursday, November 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VBWL^ oroup -c .'k' • 1? wv/w.HastingsBannerxom r aZTu/^’’ 7-. I if »< •• JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: .•W 'ft I ir A X'.- •i I ft’* ’ At '■* J IAl I niwfjfr FWir L I 1 I' I r I IJ 1 r if': I I ? * !T 1 5t PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Johnstown as authorized by PA 188 of 1954, as amended, proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project (with associated activities) in Fine Lake in Johnstown Township as more particularly described below and to create a separate special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited. « ’ I 1 I; r.'" It I •*7 8' PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the costs thereof are to be specially assessed include all parcels with frontage on and/or access to Fine Lake in Johnstown Township and are more particularly described as follows (and depicted on the attached map): *1 ( > ♦ w I JOHNSTOWN TWP PROPOSED DISTRICT: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 09-019-002-00 09-030-005-00 09-065-013-00 09-075-038-00 09-019-003-00 09-030-006-00 09-065-014-00 09-075-039-00 09-019-004-00 09-030-006-10 09-065-015-00 09-019-006-00 09-030-009-00 09-065-016-00 09-019-007-10 09-030-009-10 09-065-017-00 09-030-009-20 09-065-019-00 09-019-006-00 09-030-011-00 09-019-013-00 1 09-130-016-00 09-130-018-00 09-130-020-00 09-090-001-00 09-130-021-00 09-090-002-00 V 09-065-031-00 09-150-004-00 09-175-014-00 09-150-005-00 09-175-015-00 09-150-006-00 09-150-007-00 09-220-006-00 09-175-017-00 I *r co ! r 1 09-220-009-00 09-130-025-00 09-150-008-00 09-175-018-00 09-220-010-00 09-090-005-00 09-135-001-00 09-150-009-00 I 09-150-010-00 09-175-019-00 09-220-011-00 09-135-003-00 1^,, i 09-220-008-00 09-090-004-00 09-090-006-00 I 09-220-007-00 09-175-016-00 09-180-001-00 ■ •0- * ( « » 99091 I' I ' ■ f A I ' f 1 • 1 1 I 09-220-012-00 J I 1 09-030-013- •It 09-019-021-00 09-065-032-00 09-135-004-00 09-090-007-00 09-150-011-00 09-215-001-00 09-220-014-00 I 1 09-030-021-00 09-029-001-70 09-065-033-00 09-029-002-00 09-030-022-00 09-065-034-00 09-029-008-00 09-030-024-00 09-065-035-00 09-030-140-14 09-029-015-00 09-030-140-15 09-029-016-00 09-030-150-19 09-029-017-00 09-030-150-20 09-029-018-00 09-135-005-00 09-090-008-00 09-075-001-00 09-220-015-00 09-150-013-00 09-215-003-00 09-220-016-00 09-090-011-00 09-135-007-00 09-150-014-00 09-215-004-00 09-220-017-00 09-135-008-00 09-090-017-00 09-090-018-00 09-150-015-00 09-215-005-00 09-135-009-00 09-150-016-00 09-215-007-00 09-135-010-00 I 09-135-012-00 09-150-018-00 09-215-008-00 09-220-020-00 09-150-021-00 09-215-009-00 09-220-021-00 09-029-019-00 09-215-010-00 09-220-023-00 09-029-020-00 09-050-003-00 09-075-006-00 09-090-032-00 j 09-135-014-00 09-150-023-00 I 09-215-011-00 09-215-012^ 09-220-024-00 09-029-021-00 09-050-004-00 09-075-007-00 09-100-001-00 09-135-015-00 09-155-001-00 09-029-022-00 09.-050-004-10 09-075-008-00 09-100-002-00 09-135-016-00 09-155-002-00 09-050-005-10 09-029-042-00 09-030-001-00 09-030-002-00 09-100-006-00 09-050-005-40 09-075-014-00 09-100-007-00 09-075-015-00 09-100-008-00 09-050-008-00 09-030-005-00 09-100-005-00 09-075-011-00 09-075-012-00 09-050-007-00 09-030-004-00 09-100-004-00 09-075-010-00 09-050-005-20 09-050-006-00 09-030-003-00 09-100-003-00 09-100-011-00 09-075-016-00 09-130-001-00 09-075-017-00 i 09-135-020-00 09-155-006-00 09-215-016-01 09-220-029-00 09-140-001-00 09-155-008-00 09-215-017-00 09-140-002-00 09-175-001-00 09-215-018-00 09-220-031-00 09-140-003-00 09-175-001-01 09-215-019-00 09-220-032-00 09-140-004-00 09-175-002-00 09-215-020-00 09-220-033-00 09-175-003-00 09-215-023-00 09-215-024-00 09-030-006-10 09-075-019-00 09-130-002-10 09-140-007-00 09-175-005-00 09-140-008-00 09-175-006-00 09-030-009-10 09-030-009-20 09-065-003-00 09-030-011-00 09-065-006-00 09-030-013-00 09-065-008-00 09-030-021-00 09-065-009-00 09-065-010-00 09-030-022-00 09-130-008-10 09-075-022-00 09-175-007-00 09-140-010-00 09-175-008-00 09-215-030-00 09-140-011-00 09-175-009-00 09-075-024-00 09-140-012-00 09-175-010-00 09-075-028-00 09-130-012-00 09-150-001-00 09-175-011-00 09-150-002-00 9*^ }. I 1 I -!r k * •r * !•* .'I I ,Xi‘ J , eK ^0-P 5lbA r J s < » J« J if.1 V ► * * jjt; '3 r :J J .. ‘L ; * ■ I i.' > LkA? • * / r 09-220-036-00 r> it ir 09-220-037-00 I 09-140-009-00 09-130-011-00 09-130-013-00 ( i 09-220-034-10 I 09-220-034-20 09-215-025-00 09-215-029-00 09-075-023-00 I I 1 09-130-010-00 09-075-032-00 I 09-220-030-00 09-215-020-01 09-050-009-10 09-130-008-00 ) V 09-140-006-00 09-075-021-00 u • I k 09-220-027-00 09-135-019-00 09-130-002-00 09-050-011-00 09-215-014-0? 09-220-028-00 09-075-018-00 09-130-007-00 cl r 4 ! 09-215-016-00 09-050-009-00 09-075-020-00 .1 09-220-026-00 09-155-004-00 09-030-006-00 09-050-010-00 09-215-013-0? 09-155-003-00 09-175-004-00 09-030-009-00 { 1 1 I I 09-220-025-00 09-135-018-00 09-140-005-00 . r i 9 09-150-022-00 09-050-005-00 J t 09-220-019-00 ' 09-135-013-00 09-029-036-00 / I i 09-090-024-00 09-029-024-00 r 09-220-018-00 09-075-005-00 09-075-009-00 f J i 09-050-002-00 09-050-004-20 z I 09-135-006-00 09-090-015-00 09-075-004-00 09-215-002-00 09-090-010-00 09-090-014-00 09-075-002-00 ‘ 09-075-003-00 09-150-012-00 ri t 09-220-038-00 I . i I I »! 3 I 4 .1 09-215-031-00 I 09-220-001-00 •1-1 - I I . 0» ■ rt r^t 09-220-002-00 09-220-003-^ • V T - -I aww ' a>. 09-175-012-00 -Ml /.-I I f,W '-tJ > .^1 i 09-220-004-00 J r >« J ' > r. . 1 •It 09-175-01 3-OC 09-130-015-00 09-065-012-00 09-150-003-00 09-075-037-00 09-030-024-00 ii td PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control,project, associated activities, any proposed improvements and locations thereof, together with an estimated total project cost of $206,000 (including legal and adiministrative costs . The Township s project cost wiH be raised through a special assessment district upon benefitted properties in the Township. The Township Board Passed Resolution No 2025-11-01 tenta iy^y decte^^^ undertake such project and to create the above-described special assessment district at its meeting held on November 12, 2025 at the Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, in , I '11^ ll Hi r He -9 i 1 J •jir .M .5 T A V G Ji •/Ue Hl Ir: I the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said Plans, cost estimate and thp boundaries of the soecial assessment district may be examined at the Clerk's office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may ^rtl^r ^am^ Kd Sch publ^ helfing^ BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL ''D" 1 T**t -»J ■iuyi/.:.. .’J t' ( '. ■ I > » 4 1 J -w NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of six (6) years (2026-2031 inclusive). t 1 1 'A i Assessments will be billed beginning in December 2026. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, the district and cost estimates will be held at a special meeting of the Township Board at the Jo^^stown Township Hall 13641 S M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Michigan, on December 10,2025, at 5:00 p.m. At the hearing, the Board will consider any written and comma anv of the fore’aoina matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing, and at the hearing (or any adjournment , K headng which“emTde wM further notice), the Township Board may revise, correct, amend, or change the plans, cost estimates, or special assessment district. ,. r t t I I e( 4 1 r 1 i * •/ • 4 I r PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners consti- _ tutina more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, then the Township may not proceed unless petitions in support of the profect^m rVAt^thP own!r^KorTthan 50^ into a special assessment district, are filed with the Township. Written comments objections may be file^ address set out below Appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment State T^Tribunalw^^^ y SX special assessm^ent roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to ’b® fPe^ia a^ permitted to file at or before the hearing his/her appearance or protest by letter and, in such case his/her pereonal appearance shall no beL[eqoired_ All interested persons a invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and the cost estima . • ; I I I . , PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special and tSr hearing wnrSe h^^^ of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assess- * 1.' J I' I J 1 -* 1 0 I 4 . * 1 « V I .V » J I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the foregoing hearing and all proceedings associated with this special assessment matter shall be conducted in accordance with and AW s • < I r • pursuant to 1954 Public Act 188 and in accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and any other applicable law. Townshio Clerk Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days-notice to the Township Cie . K ■ll^ • I • J I iM Sheri Babcock, Clerk at Johnstown Township, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 __ _______________ f VHbl ksi • 3b< ffi 9 •» » w^w AV Ph I I f ::i 4 1 I .J •s tJ ■ m rr 5 4 «« ♦S T — I, c " -" 41 9 > - A * « • « » * <<* « X I HI rw *• •:> A n « » i 1. 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Nov a «p * •w,- *> <w s 11 X. 4 * ’'T ,.X J v >» ' • » -5 I •5 1 * I the seccod period. Cakdonia evened the game 00 a power pb) goal by Bryce Mitchell 4:53 18 The Fightiof Scou opened their tnlo the second period. Htfmon Esch season with a 4-2 win over ihc Portage notched an assist firing a shot in fitxn Muskies at WInp Event Center in the point that Mitchell foiished off. Gabe Kyismazno Sov . 7 and then look down Supuk also tallied an assist cm the goat Rockford 4-2 m the first OK Conferenoe Esch added an unassisted goal 15:05 Rue Drvision coolest of the season Sov. into the penod. .ts II r 9 •J’ X ♦ . I A w ve* . I The »ewm< then went back and forffi in tfier hnurywg ba**!^ with a 6-3 win over . Sk X 03^ UTldcais goi a goal from Royce Teall od^ an assist from Benjamin Edington en^xy *neaer for ( Macuw an never trailed Saturday. The Scots are now 5-1 overall tf»s season - w& a tian asstssani coach and three'S ear asas* I tie with a power pte> goal wuh 2:4S to < •^r a co-op with Lowell and Thomapplc The Maoaw an Wildcats sn^jped a A 1 Jaenicke a fonner Grand Rapids ChhS" 11 ke Censer Salurda). '-I T ft leader this winter n head coach Tyler The Caledonia varw hockey team, * s* Scots also haw a or* The I SportsEdtor w s i1 hockey cO"Op skates to a 3-1 start Caledonia k .L • Thursday, November 20, 2025 -ASTT4GS UAIBCT VIEW 9 4 V -K n X Patterson b the new home ice for the Caledonia team after yean sharing ? u < Ki facilitated lo best fit -The move w our ice time needs md facilities for exff ♦l h *Tla^ Caledonia High School ath- 11 4^ program. letK director Phil Miedema said. "We w. <*< lA - •» Ty Lewandowsiu scored twice and at Griffs Ice House at Belknap Park Tuesday in Grand Rapids. 1 Harmon Esch, Eston Brown, Drew are grateful to East Kentwood High Nichols and Ethan Sova also scored for School for our partnerships tn athktics Caledonia. Nichoishad three asaisu too, gening a I St- HOCKEY on 12 (heir district in the ftAtre.” ?. > —aw sw--**-**^ asihev defetfed the Sparu Sparuns 6-3 and we look forward to working with * 6’3-*”’ scored ihe late empty -net goal. foir other Fighting Scots found the net Kentwood Fakom -X assisted goal from Edington, who also ihe Kentwood Ice Arena with ihc East K <5 Ln between, the Wildcats got an un­ g al PaOenoQ Ice Center. Caieoonta juniOf forward Larxlen Moore kx>s lo take over space m front of the crease while he's deferxled by Mattawan sophomore Lucas Smiianich and Mattawan goaft^eeper Gavin Wiech keeps an eye on the puck Saturday al Patte^^son Ice Center r» Grarxi Rapids Photos by Bratt Bramar s •y NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE K S a V THS ■k DNR reports Allegan County’s first CWD-positive wild deer mci’iiSS Allegan is now the 17th Michigan a vanety of efforts, including re^xxiding disease detection, as management has the coumy where chronic wtfting disease to public reports of sick deer and focused potential lo be most effective when the has been identified in the wild deer testing of hufiier-harvcstcd deer Intoul. disease is caught early. This method also population, according to the Michigan more than 144.(XX) wild deer have been provides the DNR w iih confideiKC that if Department of Natural Rcunirces An tested through DNR surveillance efforts the disease docs exist in these areas but emaciated doe reported b) residents that started in 2002, with 265 C W' D-pos- goes undctccied, that it is most likcl> of Leighton Township recently tested iiivc deer identified. In addition, since there al a ven low level. positive for the disease direct hunter submissions of deer to I * 1 I 1 ri *«*» . ^****^**^-?* s’! ^*****-^*' K 1 *1 •**» w AJiu ', ‘ ■ ^Jissr .... ft«O ’ • • - . .. •t 3,400 submitted samples hav c yielded 61 The sample w as also sent for a sccorxlary additional confirmed posilives. confirmation to ihe U.S, Department After initial intensive testing near of Agnculiurc’s Naliorul Veterinary areas of the first C'WD detections in Serv ices Laboratory in Ames, Iow a, but the state, the DNR began a rouiional results may be delay ed due lo the federal approach to testing harvested deer in 2031. A group of counties is selected CW I) IS a fatal neurological disease each year, with the eventual aim of th-ii affetB^hrte-lailcd deer, elk and testing enough deer in every Michigan moose To date, the disease has not of­ county. The goal of this approach is early 1 •^amaw ' ** ■». sin Velennary Lhagnostic Laboratory. government shutdown. *w«ww I the MSU lab began in 2020, more than I » *w. L W D was confirmed by the Wiscon­ MH but Faton to the west, and Kent and •* I - .r ’ w<*Ay** V 4 "tek I te* r* Iter £ :to te . •» * ;;SV.r- A. Yoo're our friends. our family. our nalghbort...and our tutura. does not automabcatty anittte the purchaser Ito tree md ctear owmenho of the property A poMMl puchasar a mouiaoad to oonlad the oourty regster of deeds office or s «to Insuranoe company. «ttfier of wfvh may charge a toe lor tfw nformslion MORTGAGE SALE Deteutt Your CanMiwHly ConnMtMn Clinton, Dickinson, Genesee. Gratiot, MCI 600 3212, that toe tottowmg mortgage Witt be toraefoead by a sate of toe mortgaged the mortgaged pramisaa. or some part of pramaaa. a aoma part of them, at a pubbe auction sate to toe highaat btodar tor caah toem. al a pubic auction tale to toe higheet bidder lor cash or cashiar't check at tha oaafw'a chadi at toe plaoe of hokkng toe placa of hoklng tha arewt court in Barry and Washtenaw counties in Michigan. The declining health of this I 5-ycar- - « It' iTT V** , If w old dftx in Allegan was first noted by cttcuil ootft in Barry County, startmg promptly at 100 PM. on Oaoarrtoar 11. 2025 The pnvatc landowners in late summer In amount due on toe mortgage may ba gma on toe day of sate Placing toe highest b«d late September, the DNR was contacted at toa aate doaa not automaficatty antvfla toa and authorized humane cutharusia and < ‘;-v puntoaaar to fraa and ctear ownarsfvp of toa 4 s collection of the deer On exam al the A property A potenbat purchaser te encouraged J 0 * ,e I 1 DNR's Wildlife Disease L^b. the deer to contoct toe county ragaier of deeds ofttce was niAcd lo be in poor physical condi­ a a Mie inaumnee oomparry. etthar of which tion with no body fat may charge a tee tor th« intormation .1 1..i- Namefs) of toa mortgagorts): Kathleen “The care that’s demonstrated when r •' W* 9 Y I. v.‘ 1 i ftO‘* I t > ■' - aw4a^’ f r ■ * : •• -1 : i) I 1- 1 i lii dli ) P^l k-t ' ■ '''-Wi ■ ' At Brent Rudolph, DNR deer, elk and nominee frx tender vto tenders suoceeeors moose management specialist. “Public andforasaigrw Forecfoelng Assignee undetected areas. e« » » « 4 1 ■ Situeted m Wage of I focused CWn surveillance in 3021. 66. Barry County Records Comrm straat addraaa (if any): 711 V«w RM Or. Mtodtevttte. Ml 49333-9368 ed, with none testing positive The DNR ii PH:? K Tha radamptton panod shal ba 6 montoa has continued to test deer that appear I toe daai of aucti tele, unlaaa determined sick in Allegan County when possible. abandoned < Hu < i M'Hi.ii & t » 1 1* « 4 f 1 » ft I t II 1 firom the DNR Md 600 3240(16) A mortgage torsdoeure sale or to toe mortgage The public is cn- holder kx damagmg tie property durmg the 4 Sv - i > li I .4 I I* or injuries as well I * couraged to report sick deer online at 1 H’' 4ii B » » aarvee merrtoer on acM duty, f your period if To dale, iherc have been no reported j: cases of eWD infeclion in people. How- days aga or if you heim bean ordered to ever, as a precaution, the U.S. Centen active duty. ptoaM contact toe atomey tor for Disease Control and Prcvcnlion ;the party tomdoamg toe mortgage at toe recixnmcnds that infected animals not telephona number staled to toia noace of acM duty has concluded toes tian 90 a t B v: Alenbon homeowner If you am a mMary Michigan.govTycsInThcFicld. K I ledempbon pertod • s J r I I IB 1 ,I I I I k r I Since chronic wasting disease was I Ak frY I A ■ : ' P»1 il ft I !I •* K fl g ' - I Dato of nobce No^mber 13,2025 or domestic animals. I ly; Thte notice te from a debt oottector. be consumed as food by either humans -I . I *w-> Recorda. Common atreet addreea (if any); 510 Middte The Si. Nashvttte. Ml 49073-9309 redempbon penod shal be detenrwwd abandoned <i aocordanca with MCI 600 3241a: or. if the subject real bonower w4 be held raeponsfole to ttw person who buys toe property at the nxirtgage torackMun sale or to (he rrxxtgage holder lor damagevg the property dumg toe redemption period Attenbon homeowner: If you are a mttitary sarvica mambar on activa duty, if your penod of active duty has concluded teas than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to activa duty, pleaM contact toe aoomay tor toe party torackxteig the mortgage at toe telephona nuntoer staled n tote nobce. Thte nobca te from a debt ooMector Dato of nottca: November 20. 2025 Trott Law, P C. Farnvnglon (246) 642-2515 1577637 (248) 642-2515 gan have been tested for C WD through 1577274 Ml 46334 •Y * ■’’5' 1 i t ! i r L f TO THE EAST UNE. THENCE SOUTH 174 81 I FEET ALONG THE SA© EAST UNE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO COMMENCING AT THE| SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16. TCWWl from the dtte of such sale Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised JuOcatura Act of 1961, if the property ia sold al torectoaure sale the borrower «al be held reaponttote to the person who buyti the property at tha mortgage toredoture sate or i to the mortgage holder under MCIA 600.3278 tor damegng the property dumg the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are t mttiary service member on active duty, if you panod of active duty has concluded iesa than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, ptease contact toe attorney tor the party torecto^ toe mortgage at toe telephone number stated in this notice Dated 11/05/2025 For More Information, please call Qumtairoe. Prieto. Wood & Boyer, P A Attorneys tor Servicer 255 Souto Orange Avenue. Suite 900 Orlando, Ronda 32801 (856) 287-0240 Mailer No. Ml- (11-13M12O4) (11-13X12-04) A .(* SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE NORTH 1473 70 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 53 MlfWTES 05 SECONDS WEST. 200 00 FEET RARALLEl WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTX)N; THENCE NORTH 17172 FEET RkflALlEl WITH THE SAID EAST UNE. THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST. 200 03 FEET 010306^25 * .1 6 montos from toe date of such sale. iMileaa 31440 Nortoweetam Hwy, Suito 145 2015, more than 110,0(X) deer in Michi­ Conty. MtoNgn. nd « dosenbed at THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS INSTRUMENT. SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. Its DESCRfflEO AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES » MINUTES WEST. 200.01 FEET; E NORTH 0520 FEH PMULia TH WITH SAID EAST UNE. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MWUTES 05 SECONDS EAST. 20060 FEET RARALLEl WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SA© SECTION. THENCE SOUTH 63 92 FEET ALONG n€ EAST UNE OF SA© SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period ihsi be sa (6) morttht from the date of such tale, untew determined abendoned in accordance with MCIA 6003241s, in whch lease the redemption penod she* be X days 31440 Northwustorn Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hfls. Ml 46334 Rtty-Sovon Thoutand Nine Hundred Sovonty nd 46/100 US Oottore ($57.97046) Said promtee ft Uluoted st 718 Rowol Rd. Hasbngt.1 ka 49056. in too Township of Hasbngt. Berry Barry County. Iwbchigan. as recorded to Ltoer 1 pt Plata, on Page 13, Barry County Trott law. PC first detected in Michigan's wild deer in Mortgage dated August 2, 2019. and morded on Augjttt 5. 2019. at IntinmnI No 2019007290. tn Barry County Roooidt. Mchgn. on wNoh mortgege tttero it cteimod to be duo nd ong It of too dote of tote Nobco. too turn ofl 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE NORTH 11409 78 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF THE toe iMic of deer affected by other maladies Lakovtew Ion Sorweng. ILC. toe Forocteong iAtttigtee. u dooumented by n Aseniroient oft leet of lot 13, R B Oregg a Addition to toe Vteage of Naahwlte, Townsfap of Castleton. toe borrower wM be held rasponoibto to person who buys toe property at the t North 22 feet of lot 12 arvS the Souto 33 Act of 1961. pmuant to MCI 600 3278 I I i I J r $118,001.79 Deeonptton of toe mortgaged premtses ♦ Sauated o Vtaage of Naahvtia. a CouXy. Mctagan. arxJ deaertoed as The Act Of 1961, pursuant to Md 600.3278 iii < 2021 Amotftt cteimed due on date of notice: under Chapter 32 of toe Revved JWfreature thot^ these syinptixns are charactcr- 1 Ome of Mortgage: May 11,2021 Dale of Mortgage Recordmg June 4. property te used tor agneutturaJ purpoaea as defined by MCI 600.3240(16). If toe property te sold al toredoeure sale under Chapter 32 of toe Revised Judicature If the properly « sold at torectoeurs sale are gocxl candidates for CW^D testing, ’kj ! ’ I jK Md used fry agncufUMsl ptapoeaa as defined by gic. disoncnied, lame or unresponsive £ with free CW D self-sample submission kil Deer that appear emaciated, lethar­ .. aooordanoe 600 3241a. or. I toe subtect laal property « » I m Hunters can get their deer tested with a 4 I 1 / Barry Co^MXy. Mchigan. and daaertoed at; lot when approximately 500 deer were test­ « MtotSevtee. gan CountyAllegan County was under 4 S' i Oaeenpfron of tie mortgaged prsmees fi J « lalia 109. kttaty Rtoga No 5. aoconang to toa ptet toaraof as racordad in Ubar 6 al Plats. P^ <w ■ any) $193.00145 which IS in the northeast comer of A Ue * I I I (if Amount clatned due on date of nobca County , adjacent to Leighton Township. t ^Mcxigaga Servioea. LLC 2019 landscape It has been detected in Kent V/Y '- •, X Kalor. CM of Mortgage Reoonfrng January 28. disease that spreads slowly across the k > Jaartndar Date of Mortgage January 22,2019 r 4^ and jMchagsn Credn Union CWD is a chronic, slow-developing Ik ' • 1 ifl Niis may charge a fee tor toit information Name<e) ot tha mongaoor(a) Chnatina and/or asaigna Fomdoalng Asaignee (if any) Camngion ihal may exist at low levels in previously > ’J or a title rturance company, edhar of which Registrabon Syttsms. Inc., as mortgagee, as IS very important for ukmiifying CWD t A potential purchuar it encouraged to contact toe oouity regitier of daadt office to our diseasc-lesting cITorts," said ft • to free and dear ownerth^ of toe property observations is a critical contribution 9 i r« H u :i does not automabcatty antitlo toe purchaser Re^stratton Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, as nominee kx lender and tender's suocesaom reporting of deer that appear unhealthy I Oacarrtoar 16. 2025 Tha amount due on toe mortgage may be gmater on toe day of tale Plactog toe higheet bid at toe tale husband Ohgmal Mortgagee Mortgage Etoctronic « f' « I U (I ! /j«= County, tlarttog prompity al 100 PM. on and McCuiy people take Ihe lime lo share their I the ravtead fudcalure act of 1961. 1961 Jankirw, wngle woman Ongral Mortgaoae Mortgage Electronic V f Nottoe to gwen under section 3212 a< PA 236. MCI 600 3212, that the tollowing mortgage wte be toradosad by a tale of b K r ’• l«s been nwto in toe condnora ol a mongeo* mode by Ekzafioto lorwgan. toe MortgigorCB). nd Mortgage Etoctronic Rogstrabon dyteamel Inc , as nominaa kx AmnFtrB Rnanotell Corporabon. toe ongnef Mortgegoo, datodl Au^ 23. 2013. Mid moontod on Augiel 27.1 2013. at Instnxnertt No 20134110429, n Barryl Coifity Roooidt, MKtvgn, nd tost astignad to ravtoad jucttcature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, * IT YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. cash or caahiar s check at toe ptooa of hokfing 9» aro* ooi»l n Bany Couty, ittrting pronipttir a 1O0 PM. on January 15. 2026 The amotftt due on toe mortgage may ba greater on Vw day lOf the sate Pia^ toe tsghast bid at toe sate! two has alwi bee detected in deer friwn Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm. (3gemaw *• r. - BB affected and now Allegan to the cast — *w A .. BY AC3VERT1SO4ENT Notice « gwi undsri Mcaon 3212 of toe iwited juiScatuie ad of 1961. 1961 PA236. MCI 600 3212, tool toe fofiowng mortgsgs w6 be ftxectosed by a sate of toe mortgaged prerraaea. or some part of thsm. If a pubic auction sate to ttw highesi btoder kx Nobca of Foradoaure by Advartleamant Noboe to gwan under eacbon 3212 of toe Hillsdale, Ingham. Isabella, Jackson, COLLECTOR PURCHASERS Tha sttto may be iseorvtod by the toreefoeng mortgsgM In toil evert lyoix damigis, f my. ahil be Imted wtoly Ito return of the bto amount tondeisd al sate, ptos InteissJ NOTICE OF FOREaOSURE| rNotlce o( Foredoeufe by Advertisement ionia counties to the north have all been IS arrEMPTiNG to collect a debt any INFORfiAATION WE OBTAIN WKl BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF©E AT THE NUMBER BaOW IF you ARE W ACTIVE MiUTAflY DUTY ATTN ficially been detected in Barry Coimly, <4 RRM SALE A DEBT a �12 Thursday, November 20, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER V*W w OvvuF WWW Hast!ngsBanner com Yatger headed to defend D2 diving championship at EMU irstl Bremer Sports Editor t 9 She wasa stale champion before she was a regional champion, but now she's both. Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger earned a spot in the 2025 MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls' Swimming and Di ving Finals with a runncr-up finish at the D2 diving regional hosted by Northview High School in Grand Rapids Thursday. Yarger won the 2024 D2 state cham­ pionship in diving following up on a runner-up regional finish as a freshman. “Coming away last year with second place was not what she had anticipated, so wc worked to make sure that didn't happen this year,” DK/Hastings diving coach Todd Bates said. “ Her entire dive list was solid and we were pleased with the results.” The 2025 MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals will held at Eastern Michigan University’s Jones Nalatorium in Ypsilanti Friday and Saturday. Nov. 21-22. Yarger had the top scoring dive in each ofthe last ten rounds ofthe 11 -dive region­ al, had the lead after three rounds and never let go. She closed Thursday with a score of 398.85 points. Northview's Katelyn Allen was the runner-up with a score of 371.65 The top 14 divers from the regional qualified for the stale finals. The field of 22 regional divers was cut to 18 after the semifinals. Fellow Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore diver Jillian Brandii scored her way into the finals and finished 16th overall with a score of 259.40. in the end she was 34,35 points behind the last of the 14 state qualifiers. Battle Creek Lakeview’s Keira Byrd who had an overall score of293.75. “Her highlight dives were her two new Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest! bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company,! either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Michael J Charbonneau Jr, an unmarried man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: February 24, 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 28, 12020 I Amount claimed due on date of notice: [$193,135.86 I Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot (s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lot 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings, Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes asj defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 20,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1577753 (11-20)(12-11) 1 A '*Nr l' ■■ 1 r .•a ■II Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger holds her pike position above the pool on dive 203B in round two of the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Diving Regional at Northview High School in Grand Rapids Thursday, Nov. 13. Yarger, the defending D2 state champion, won the regional championship and will look to defend her state title at the MHSAA L.P. D2 Girls Swimming and Diving Finals Nov. 21-22 at Eastern Michigan University Caledonia senior defenseman Camden Quigley looks to shoot a pass up the ice during his team's non-conference contest with Mattawan at Patterson Ice Center Saturday. 5; J! 1 iMrtwgO >□1 v«n.>4. . --_e hi: •■- position that tallied her 28.05 points in round five. There were three Division 2 Diving Regionals across the state Thursday. Yarger had the second best score ofanyone competing. The only girl to outscore her was Rochester Adams junior Morgan Rea who had a total score of433.20 points to win the regional hosted by Seaholm High School. Holly senior Riley Hummel won the regional at Fenton with a score of 377.45 points. Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 18, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser, to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Michael Jerome Charbonneau Jr., a single man Original Mortgagee: Lake Michigan Credit Union Foreclosing Assignee (if any): None Date of Mortgage: February 23, 2024 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 29, 2024 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $84,137.82 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot(s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lot 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings, Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 Imonths from the date of such sale, unless f ' I *I J I V:«5r’ J j I r; a A* ■ r * v> I I* fc >* <<rt/^w ■*W f I z 4 » Mr e ' f * * t J .' ¥ <• f. / ) so .R J O'* WNw»«J HOCKEY dives and increasing her D.D. (degree of difficulty) all season,” Bates said. Those two new dives are 5134D and 105B, both dives that multiply scores with a degree of difficulty of 2.6. Yarger closed out her regional per­ formance with the 5134D, a forward 1 1/2 somersault and 2 twists dive in the fiee position. That dive earned her 35.10 points. Her top scoring dive of the meet was the 105B which earned her 45.50 points, a forward 2 1/2 somersault dive in the pike position. Brandli’s top scoring dive was her forward 1 1/2 somersault dive in the pike .1^ 'Gtr Photos by Brett Bremer .Toofte^ ■ r Continued from Page 11 1 7 9 •s I*1 helper on each ofthe Fighting Scots' first three goals. He scored himself *< T with 12:40 into the second period bornq to push Caledonia to a 4-1 lead at that point. Sparta rallied with two goals in the first seven minutes of the third period to get within 4-3. Jameson Meendering and Reid Bennet both scored their first goals of the season for the Spartans within 31 seconds of each other. Lewandowski finally gave the Scots some breathing room with his second goal of the game at the 13:50 mark of the third period, and then Sova finished off the Spartans with an unassisted, short handed goal with 1 ;06 remaining. Gabe Supuk had two assists for the Scots and Evan Moore had one. The Fighting Scots host Forest Hills Central at Patterson Ice Are­ V 'J •'n ' ■.(.>) •-n-x*utrt ianj.: I i 14 bfisl 14.L u: 1 uoiaqM' I r 4» r olbBnMlnBM i rmqf <1 loj :*Ai I ' » ’’.4 'I X 'f: h rOodb ■omq .'; H i ‘ iM |4K <muQ<x( r^tabteg' nrwbfroTKiUi ! n'’ • n; J; !■ i • <:n^ba»M io WXK J- zhiiB jflfT 111J k » shanx r ) i( jfc • • 1 )dio f-'jas 10 « 4 w ► / fimTr --TO I A. t ► Ie 1106 '.fKr'/Jg ?lri rOi!!’ 1 .« I k 1 1 ■ I I /J': ► ■'i r 1 ■ i unKfe/ i h 1 uCW 5CdI^U«2£ owl h s X,.. : n: ..MBohid toooM • na Nov. 22 and then are off until a weekend at the Alpena Showcase Nov. 28-29 at Northern Lights Arena. iioioi jaod /KXiti ^mshiiWr Ml »«MjSS‘< iW igmjJ tfii -isUx B lunu fk) jna Hore Ua 3B8!rwwi^ bnoQlZ ?fU js bnaisaw rmrtmZ 'a ‘^-*5 ..k I jMi&y J £ * < / I . i ' I t'. •?. }'•'4 r •014 I I ( B» ■*> I -Jtna I J ' 'V ''36r' Itf' 'll « » 1’ *- 2^* T** z 0 •* •** - * <• * '^a* ' ■'W?' Jr Ki^ /-*___ ■> _ *w a "C. - * V - it- II r Delton Kelfogg/Hastings sophomore Jillian Brandii twists above the Northview High School pool during her fourth round dive, 5122D, at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Diving Regional Thursday in Grand Rapids. Brandii placed 16th at the regional meet. j wmoflpc? .: i**. I -t {.1 * I fJ «1 I . I • .1 Afii ■vC'jSi'j.Z'vM < onn-jj ??:i 9^ Jj.aiQ.»onrt&.uiiMi>'n«4K‘ ; noj: v-.»F^nu^9 X • V &T5fetf t; -.1^ <5ic? < vei 'broaBstr 'Z-*- • •■■'* 'sntah I * ■ * •r *5*- t A u via 'L2l 'Ai- > I CITY OF HASTINGS ■ 1 4 Jia Li NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORKSHOP t 3/MI3E b a' L ^3 •- . - j« 9-b .n ( ♦^c »i »« 4^ &a«* I determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible^ .to YtiO arttnomiaWY*^®^'^ Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a workshop at 6:00 PM on Monday, November i 24,2025, in the second floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 F’ ros. i!fi« t * I.' > aril to osoqiuQ isHTi ertJ rttiw grttesffi BSSK^ East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the meeting is to follow-up on the November 5,2025 meeting with the to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage al the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 20,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 r V-* JI 7n nr> 4 j I tneoS ytnortialfW City Council and the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board, » eflfr < regarding priorities for the incentives policy. I ■ >. •j y. .V 4 ¥ fl, 1CL « , V » • f*' • >> ! T bluorte aaoivisz City of Hastings. Individuals requiring these services should «< -ft. alBubivibn! ol iartt Io itiolO adftot; The City will provide necessary aids and services to individuals with disabilities upon five days' notice to the Clerk of the I, , . ,. 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BANNER * 1 i ) i - I f 3 . 1r I i I » rj ' . •iv* •1 » i DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 www.HaslingsBanner.com Group Thursday, November 27, 2025 SI II I SY I Former forest ranger shares knowledge and passion with new generation Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer * ' V?"^. > V r *x» h r X ••r-: L» » »9 1 . & « F c A 1 'h w *v. w ) t ♦ • s 'T* 1 H i > ♦ . A I sr ■lb: ®F I .& Jim Bruce stands at a table at ±e far end of Hastings Northeastern Elementary School’s library. Today, the table is a work bench where he and a young student are assembling a birdhouse while Bruce’s dog, Patches, lays off to the side watching wi±out lifting his head. This is a familiar sight at the school, where Bruce works as a volunteer wi± students over the years to build these birdhouses, intended for both bluebirds and tree swallows. “This year, we thought, let’s do one for every fourth grader,” F' f f > ik » *• T* < I. « . Id I ■1 r-« ij r, Jim Bruce (left) works with a student at Northeastern Elementary School to build a Peterson bluebird house. Photo by Jayson Bussa 0 rtnwaDlowlrtsOeoLnBfrt njiw aio^v asduiw .. -w fltiliud 01 io«ato0 #tn9mei3^9t^sf^liol^ IdBRWlsB Bruce said. “So, that’s about 50 birdhouses.” Bruce, who is now north of 80 years old, finds this form of mentorship as a way to give back to his community and contin­ ue to connect with his passion for nature, which is rooted in a lengthy career as a forest ranger. Bruce has been volunteering at Northeastern Elementary for four years and introduced the bird­ house project after a year into his service. However, Brue says he has the easy job in the whole process. He explained how his friend and fel­ low member of First Presbyterian Church, Larry Bell, does all the prep work. “He built this jig for us, and he buys all ±e materials, cuts it, and all I do is put it together,” Bruce said. Bruce and Bell attend First Presbyterian Church, which has formed a strong connection with Northeastern and routinely provides volunteer and mentor support. In fact, it. was during a meeting between the church and the school’s ±en-administration where Bruce decided to give men­ toring a try. “I was looking for an outlet. The principal at ±e time had a little session with our church members, saying they needed some menSee FOREST on 2 L.*4a** ? p. < >lY* 3« * ..r^SgH •«r : .*1 Ib « • *< County Planning Commission denies solar farm application nmdC ®ninnfiR ytnuoC state grants over $400,000 for BCD Thomapple River cleanup, forestry programs I f ** ( .1 I 4 w !i 'I t «*«*• f X <■ < It f r g. J c-!;* • ‘Z r 9 F--' V toll s X* Two Barry Conservation District programs recently received sub­ stantial grants from ±e state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) awarded BCD $340,000, while the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) awarded BCD $81,000. Both grants were awarded last week. The $340,000 grant from EGLE was part of a $2.9 million program, funding projects to clean up and prevent pollution in local water­ sheds. The funds will be used to repair and replace septic systems to prevent human waste runoff affecting the Thomapple River, with the goal of reducing the presence of harmful bacteria like E. Coli. BCD’s proposal was one of eight chosen out of 17 applicants. BCD Executive Director Danielle Zoellner said although the program is still in its early stages, in the coming months, homeowners in ±e affected watershed areas could have ±eir failing septic systems repaired or replaced using grant dollars. Zoellner said the costs could be covered 50-100%, based on appli­ cant income. Zoellner said the program is just the first step in BCD’s work to >*/ ♦* 4 s I 4 Hunter McLaren Contributing Writer < 7i 11 1 4 A •1 i'* I 1 I A' k '; A J 1 » it I U'i ! XL ) •< } i 4 r-» 9 •A A t 5 * «5 T t -* W ►.5 <k I kuiwa 4 bl tz 4f .A IS » > *• z f r r •J », “n ?■<* bH Vz’V. I* fl itMfita TomyW noR tnebiaoi qtdpnwoTjron 2*±^ded lUTt l?Bir1 no rm£l ifiloa elsorj-tisma ^BfeinOM no not28tmmoO pninrei'^^ ytnpO^'yiiS6 ilB I I tin '!' ♦' '• •.. v?-.' A*i ■: ( X k*?v I** 1 * ... ; V b«r 4k I ’*rw< % <• b '. *v tv. rv 'v t ^A*' r 3 r aw^.v ,5 J* Baltimore Township resident Ron Wymer stands and voices his support for a special use permit application for construction of a small-scale solar farm on his property on East Brogan Road during a public hearing hosted by the Barry County Planning Commission on Monday, Nov. 24. at the Tyden Center in Hastings. The meeting room was packed for the meeting, with several individuals having to stand in adjacent hallways. Photos by Dennis Man^eid fl Mbivibfil iBTQvea rliiw .gnifeem ortfr r $ iuV .‘ < ’•'.' I J 2. r.,v I * *1 «■ 1 f - H.s ( y'f T' ’• > » '*.A Q4 I .....J. ) ft t• r** s I' > / t 1 • > * € ir. ■ ■ Iff 1 I* 2 I-’ > JWIBl 5/ 1 t 4, 11 II . K '.A* L%t. . <4? ^2 •• 'Vt. 7 J wr blflitiflUMMO (fifrno Qt* Staff Writer There won’t be a new solar farm constructed in Barry County’s Baltimore Township, at least not in the immediate future. The Barry County Planning Commission unanimously voted, 5-0, at its meeting Monday, Nov. 24, to deny a special use permit that would have paved the way for construction of a “solar energy system” on property owned by Roy Wymer on East Brogan Road. 1 nrut TBloz wan e od f now-ajariT nmscn mMfiB ’fnfifl nB baiaMenoo V . adl HE }on JBBdI ]£ .qiderr^oT aiofflBiB •atfff ' I goinnclS yJnuoD fbaMj^Ytaiominfinu MBSO mm idine 3^ •.X ^‘WM ,x > J •A' i- I hkiow iflrii flmiDq nojli&nSBocxK wl I M h « Sj I icpmi q•4’ ’ 1 T I "'' I * 1 I ■I a „1 < The vote came after a public hearing qjj special use application filed by the Ann Arbor-based Prometheus Power Group, in partnership with Boston-based Kearsarge Solar and Ray Wymer, with area residents packing the Community Room at the Tyden Center in Hastings. Rohit Garg, a manager with PPG, said it would be a small-scale solar project producing about 5 mega­ watts, with just less than 7,500 pan­ els, and using about 25 acres on the rear portion of Wymer’s property. which reportedly is 100 acres overall. That’s compared to the 1,500-acre, 140-megawatt solar farm currently under construction by Consumers Ener^ in Johnstown Township. “This is not like a couple of the other (solar farms) you’ve seen,” Garg said. “It’s all on one property. “We understand there’s a lot of fhisfration with the bigger projects built in Michigan,” he added. “We focus on the smaller ones.” Wymer was the only person to See SOLAR on 3 See CLEANUP on 3 I ( 'J $• iimnii ' I m I i.“- I .5. > f. I • .J 4 • 7 • ' ■■B • H b V• :1L'< 1t 1 a 0 1 • I a t-iB a, <. Ja« ft y fW 4 .?• t ALL-BARRY COUNTY FALL SPORTS 2025 e r; feS'i l> f ■ •1 11 f .a I t <• 11 4 I PAGE 12-14 AB r k Vr. I n T* M i t «p ■( ( « :4, d SUBSCRIBE ! ■ ft b > m ^5 r* z IPr» J ** b>.F t r ? ? W'. -t! I 9 •T .N« * .wSf^ ■V L*' «B» «! ’< >y > 55 I? s p li I f u iS 0B giss “(its e/» Spend it here. Keep it here. r- ^99^'^ SV SHOP LOCAL YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE ,« Ct H’ 1^ ' • A I •l uierwwn » > < »• 12 M *« Ui 3! k I A 1 / k o 1 r 10310^92 LCSd r I 'fj) f ,• itflALnaftU _ THE HASTINGS BANNER w ( ( Group J s f ■» SUBSCRIBE TODAY; 269-945-9554 ■«AT i>'5 'X INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM « * / ♦ >• }■) ♦ �f / 2 Thursday, November 27, 2025 THE HASnNGS BANNER VWW-^enw WWW Ha stingcBanrser com i I X 3 J I i I I f r I IV Year after year, the team of volunteer* from Orangeville Community Oulrcach ((XO) works its magic to bring the Smiles for Christmas program to local families in need. The Smiles for Christmas program kicked off earlier this month. The iwophase project includes “Angel Trees connecting families in need with presents and a food drive. Donation boxes arc set up around the community through Dec. 11. So far, 58 families have signed up. according to program director Becky Klolh, She said she cannot imagine doing anything else. “This is my second year being neck deep in this program. I do this because 1 like helping people,” Kloth said. “Help­ ing people fills my heart with a feeling I cannot explain. “When somebody knocks on my door and says, *1 need food for my family' you can sec that they arc on the edge of tears,” she said. “You ask no questions and get their name, address and how many people in their family. Then you give them the food. You sec the relief in their body language and in their eyes. ITieir relief gives me a feeling 1 just can’t explain,” she said. There are two phases to the Smiles for Christmas program. Kloth said the program is focused on just gifts during one phase, and a separate phase involves only food donations. “Last year, I combined both of them because 1 had td keep track of volun­ teers,” Kloth said. Though last year was Kloth’s first at the helm, the Smiles for Christmas program has been around for roughly 18 years. “The first phase is our Angel Trees. We take in information from local families for three specific gifts for each one of their children,” Kloth explained. “We have 150 children (signed up) so far and 58 families.” The family’s name and gift information will be recorded on a tag and placed on one of OCO’s Angel Trees located throughout the area. Community mem­ bers can then read the tags on the tree and donate presents accordingly. w < «» The bags and boxes of toys pictured here m the pews of SI Francis Church in Orangeville Township were assembled by volunteers Io be delivered to families who signed up for the Smiles for Christmas program through Orangeville Community Outreach Courtesy photos f 4 r. ,r \ fl f*' i 5.AV--t ' u.C.O E smiles for Christmas a AX^ TA 1 J. 1 .‘V 7 • *> I 7". 'Hs’^« r f r ■h Hi' Karen Turko-Ebrlgtit Staff Writer 5 i' I fi f SMILES FOR CHRISTMAS: Angel Trees and food donation boxes set up across the county 11 ri ♦s The program saw record-breaking numbers for children this year. Last year. 144 children were signed up. I have a tag out there for a baby who *• is not yet bom. Mom is due Nov. 23, Kloth said. Angel Trees arc set up al Town A Country Supermarket on Gun Lake, Dollar Gcnc^ in Orangeville, Brown's Carpet fJnc in Hastings. Gun Lake Com­ munity Church on M-179. Water's Edge Floral & Gift on Gun Lake, Orangeville Baptist Church, Orangeville Fast Stop, Orangeville Tavern. Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake, Lakeside Pizzeria on Gun Lake, Cirovc Street Cafe in Delton. The Local Cirind, LLC in Delton plus Zeigler Ford in Plainwell. The deadline for Angel Tree gift do­ nations is Thursday, Dec. 11. The gifts should cost S30 or less, each, per child. The child’s age, sex and his or her gift idea should be on the tree tag. Children 18 and under arc served by the program. Kloth said Smiles for Christmas has many clients, and many children served by the program come from the Barry County Community Action Agency’s Head Start program. “We work with the gals al the Dcllon branch. We goi the applications out lo Delton Elementary and Delton Middle School,” said Kloth. The second phase of the Smiles for Christmas program, Kloth said, is the can drive. TTie drive is ongoing now, and residents can fill the open food donation boxes, wrapped in Christmas paper and scattered throughout the community, with non-perishable food items. The do­ nation boxes will be picked up on Friday, Dec. 12. so teams can deliver the food lo families in need in time for Christmas. “We build Christmas food boxes. Last year, we built 172 Christmas food boxes,” Kloth said. “It was a record, and we’re pushing for the same (this year) because every family that is getting gifts also gets a Christmas food box.” Donation boxes are set up throughout the community, with locations including Orangeville Tavern, Southside Cove, Dollar General in Orangeville, Town & Country Supermarket on Gun Lake, Kraai Well Drilling and the Local Grind in Delton. M’Jp Ti 'k ^-5 TT 1 r iS“ W1F J r, :1 A Tt* M 6 9 t* k V f. f I I P' * V 4 i > w I 6 C ' 5 ,sE k Orangeville Community Outreach delivered 150 food boxes to local families in need through the Smiles for Christmas program in 2023. 4- 1 t «] 9 . -J I 4* '*w. t V M We usually ask that people donate non-perishable items that could make a Christmas meal like mashed potatoes. u •avy, canned vegetables, com and green beans. “People also had cereal for the kids and even sweets. One year, somebody donated a bunch of Ho Hos. So, the kids got Christmas Ho Hos, too. There arc a few options available for those who want to donate food to the gift boxes. People can clean their cupboards or go out and purchase food. We have a bin al Town & Country Supermarket where people can stop in there and buy food and drop it off in the box on their way out I have people bring food from their homes and put them in the bins,” Kloth said. Many volunteers make light work. Kloth said. “Right now, we need a big group of people who are willing to wrap gifts. Because there will be 150 children each getting three gifts each. Thal’s 450 gifts right al the beginning,” Kloth said. She is hoping for 16 lo 20 volunteers of any age. Wrapping days are Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 15 and 16. “On Dec. 15, we'll be wrapping from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. at Si. FrancisofAssisi Epis­ copal Church in Orangeville on 11850 9 Mile Road,” Kloth explained. “If the wrapping is not finished on Monday the 15th, then more wrapping will continue the following day, Tuesday, on Dec. 16. OCO provides lunch for the wrappers.” See DONATION on 3 I .•V J' ;r ' ... / •“■ ■' **■ -^1 V • J 4 * I t f IT A > ■ mW# XS c t f i■ f a -a 'V ’5. M •MU It i ’ ■ /J .T;- i * I I \ I z 4 I ' 11 1 i w z A I fit »* ' 4 if I :* ’Ll t » ♦ t X n x< «> '»' * f 9 f nsI 1.1-^ *>^ < 4" TI • r I » J 9 aa •At Ci 7 a 4t’ 'Ri# It ■ jilS! ' 'to.;'* . r.- t . I ri bK ^T’ ri ” I z •»' I J f > *< * • J » 9 r< •- % I 4 < '9 ! '9- r«l » f * ,$ Y ‘Pr" ■ * -4 > :r ,h' i‘, I J iU, • I T. s k z 3 I I This yellow Angel Tree tag has the description of the child who will receive gifts through the Smiles for Christmas program. IN MEMORY OF JUNE 21, 1951 TO NOVEMBER 25, I992 You were a beautiful daughter, great sister, good wife, caring mother and a friend to many. We miss your smiles, warm words, comforting touch so very much. When you look down upon your family you can be proud of all you accomplished. V.'I’. i New special prosecutor takes over Apsey case Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer # 1 There’s a new special prosecutor in Hastings. Jeffrey Williams, chief assistant pros­ ecuting attorney for Kalamazoo County, introduced himself to local court officials duringapre-trial hearing Wednesday,Nov. 19, in Barry County District Court 56B as the new special prosecutor for a case in­ volving a Corunna man who was arrested after a March 14 accident that claimed the life of a Hastings resident, 70-year-old Michael Norris. Cody R. Apsey, 35, of Corunna, faces charges of a moving violation causing death and operating a motor vehicle with­ out security for his alleged role in the fetal crash in March. Accordingto Bany County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor Pratt, a special prosecutor from Allegan County was orig­ inally assigned by the Michigan Attorney General’s office to the case after Pratt recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest “1 am long-standing friends with the victim, Mike Norris, and his family, par­ ticularly his daughter and her husband, Kristen and Andy Cove,” Pratt said after the Nov. 19 hearing. The case was later reassigned to the Kalamazoo ProsecutingAttorney’s Office, with Williams making his fir^ appear- A/** ance before Judge Michael Schipper last Wednesday. Williams asked for the hearing to be rescheduled to provide time to “bring ourselves up to date” on the case. “We’re still getting infonnation on the case,” he added. Schipper granted Williams’ request, with the hearing being rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3. According to his daughter, the 70-yearold Nonis was a “proud graduate” of Lakewood High School and reportedly had worked at Hastings Manufacturing for 45 years. “He was a lifelong member of this community whose loss is deeply felt by his family, friends and neighbors,” Kristen Cove stated. ** nI I -f'f: V i ii 1 UU* ‘ ■». I ' t « V As W 9^ 4 4 91 'Xe *• 4 w •« '/ 9 r. • i Tb;i«« iifc 1 <4 Vvv«=* .v; r/“ >) ) I IT *« ' - . .44 f i r >'^r: B 4 to* - to 4fi MS A I “T u, II . U 1 t ;4'- I s f J I i > .-I w * f '-te*. 9#^ < to h T't** T't2219 5:ii r. < 1 4 V t I 9 !- «to| ' 'k - » ■[•'4 B FOREST Seeing that he could mentor on top­ ics in his wheelhouse, Bruce leaned Continued from Page 1 into the birdhouse project. Along with Northeastern students, he builds what tors. They went around the room and are called Peterson bluebird houses for brought in the math teacher and the this native bird. Last year, he worked reading teacher and talked about their Our Lord gave you challenge with Northeastern’s student council projects. I said that's not really my after challenge and you to build eight houses, which they forte. My forte is environmental edu­ installed on some vacant land owned overcame them all. Now you cation. And (the principal) said, ‘Do I by Flexfab. are with the Lord and sharing have a student for you! “We put in eight houses. Seven of in His glory. Bruce was paired with a student with the houses raised fledglings that we the same passion for the outdoors and were looking for - bluebirds or the tree together they built a birdhouse, kestrel swallow. That was very successful for house along with planting acorns and us.” X He hopes to expand that effort to apple seeds. other vacant land, either • Ctosed*Cell Foam Insulation owned by the * Blown-In Attic Insulation city or privately. Bruce said it’s important to pro­ Family Owned & Operated vide these native SAW MILL OFFICE birds with a place to live and 517-254-4463 Nelson Schmucker reproduce. 1700 N, Ainger Rd. ♦ Chartotte, Ml 48813 “A lot of their ConscientiousTimber habitat is dis­ . Harvester Wanting to Buy appearing. ... Start Saving Today - Use Spray Foam Standing Timber The bluebird is % GD WOOD PRODUCTS Nelsons SPRAY FOAM,LLC A 517-983-0954 a grassland bird,” he said. “He’s not a woodland bird. He likes to perch five feet up on top of a weed stock or bush, look down there, find a grasshopper and go down and get it. He likes short u •ass and that kind of habitat is disappearing.” Bruce’s efforts to bolster these native birds continue outside of school, too. Bruce said that, at First Presbyterian Church, members are working on a grant application with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to turn the church’s 30 acres of land back to grassland habitat. With this sort of passion and dedi­ cation, it might not be a surprise that Bruce is a retired forester, former­ ly based in Munising in the Upper Peninsula. “We had 220,000 acres we took care me and my staff,” Brue said. of “Best job in the world.” And, seeing students share his pas­ sion puts a smile on his face. “Some of these kids really get into it. They're so proud (of their birdhous­ es),” Bruce said. “They say, ‘Look at this. I built this! r **-• t I « t 1 < -w- *e^t f 9 I* » I 9 'I * i- • to r. A,. » w * ■ - to I to \ >* * ‘ .'■fi to 1 ! 91 ‘f A b •4 " k ft IS i -4 . J , ••J •* J *ei I • I ’ i Ik r h t I 3; HU >, to - r •« * V I • t U.. 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'*’1 4 » I PRIVILEGE OF RESPONSE Circulation Houn: ......... Mon.-Th. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Home delivery:..................................... 269-945-9554 F F ** { CONTACT US ^2. Lf THE HASTINGS BANNER DELIVERY Z IB «’’v A (USPS #71830) • s t 1 I • 4• �I ( SOLAR J*' Continued from Page 1 I iJ •r W speak in support of the application. “This is an opportunity that comes along,” Wymer said. “1 believe we should move forward with it. “I really don’t think it affects anyone but me,” he added. However, Wymer seemed to be alone in that assessment, with as many as a dozen area residents, including proper­ ty owners adjacent to or near Wymer’s property, all voicing their concerns and opposition to the construction of the proposed solar farm. Concerns ranged from the poten­ tial impact on wildlife, storm water drainage, questions on the companies involved to the elimination of area farmland. “This all needs to be stopped,” said one individual, who said she lived on a farm next to Wymer’s property. “There’s no more (farm) land once this is gone.” Barry County Commissioner David Hatfield, who also sits on the Planning Commission, cited two of seven provi­ sions listed under the county’s zoning p ' I**. 3 I fiv 11* 1 V Gi J » r’ n" » bl.* i 1 r ?G- F .b ’I I 91 4 « ’ft •it. 'C I <<= 5iiL’Z / » '♦‘n ■''. A i c a I h XTk -1*. .•» - s !| ri W-j 'll- F V ,gA 3 I - I. =5^ Lib - A I rjr.:£*i7 r u i : 4L A* IL rnrnl • ’ u 3<W I, I n 1 •h. ' b t*J S V .' • I » I _________ W3ii •"I. t J? 4 b If I LU I -t- y <^1 |e ' vW i n k ll •• • •l -TK' ’r 7^ ■< \ H; T n X ts I s T % V' .(1. l£oo! I r 3^ 1 f DONATION I Continued from Page 2 I a ''K>, t X, v=> •a 5 1 ’^!t: tejs: OCO will be at ChiefNoonday Car Park with the Smiles for Christmas program this Saturday, Nov. 29. There will be an Angel Tree with tags. On Saturday, Dec. 6, there will be an OCO volunteer at Town & Country Supermarket taking donations for the Angel Tree gifts. The money will be used to buy gifts if a late family is added or there is a lost Angel Tree tag, Kloth said. On Friday, Dec. 12, an OCO vol­ unteer will be at Town & Country collecting monetary donations for the food boxes. Donors can donate via the , provided QR code or write a check to Orangeville Community Outreach. Donors are asked to specify on the memo line if the check is for food orgifts. “We have an account set up with the Bany County Foundation, a 501(c) (3) set up so we can do a direct de­ posit,” Kloth said. The Angel Tree recipients could also get more than three g'ifts, because ' OCO gets some from Toys for Tots. “Last year, each child got six gifts,” Kloth said. “Anything we have left over when the parents come to pick up the gifts for the kids, we allow them to do a free shop for extra stuff for their children.” If people want to adopt a family, Sherry’s at Waters Edge has a list of people and the tags, Kloth said. The toys and food boxes can be *21X1 I pj:j iiXP) "ft BflB J. •:4fei > fl • 1 I k I* <\ s I b I !*> K I I I I > IS r 1 V hi’2 s . «■> ■-•• F?* • I* 1 b i 1 ■"I *b«ii • ■» - ak3 ■^'1 <1 F I *1 :.L;" •ju s r-1 i*~OTEdt49MP r fl^ •' •"J »’ iiK 'I , *<a • II •eT . ‘▼'-t , ■.' -1 ■ I ■ 1® 1 „ ‘, * ■—f <i. ; P Jm r I I ! iV -I'* ? ‘ ■ J « <4 r I «■-! h.J 1 X .JI ’•< • I r .J J-i ■■ UH ...-1 •;<? '•n rtz-^i ! »TU ZB ij: J'.?'.. .'.• t , It ♦ I bJ I. ri'' ’Hi’/ < <1 I I j J - *^'J «.« 13 BU. tXf 1 3 i ■rt:? i I > ’ji •') I r ^:i I .i CK'j ./l: I e <*, 1 4 J AT; 3f * i r I h..--: •jr> 'iTBfcni I •l 0. it i 'f'? - >i >e i,-a I i 1 I picked up at St. Francis in Orangeville between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Volunteers will pack food boxes at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Chief Noonday Car Park in Yankee Springs. “ChiefNoonday Car Park was nice enough to let us use one of their ga­ rages to pack our food boxes,” Kloth said. “We need volunteers to help pack the boxes.” Anyone who can volunteer can text or call Kloth at 269-945-7791 to sign up, show up or call with any questions. Kloth has been the director ofOCO since 2019. , “We put in over 3,000 volunteer hours every year with all the pro­ grams. The volunteers include all the people that make up the OCO. At any given time, I have a consistent 16 volunteers,” Kloth said. Kloth said she appreciates all who come forward to make Smiles for Christmas a successful program. “A big thank you to all of the spon­ sors and all the people who want to get involved to help,’^ Kloth said. “They want to make that day good for the children and the families, no matter if they are a senior or a young couple with no children who are in need.” Kloth said OCO is community-run. “Nobody gets paid. We are all volunteers.” Visit ocoforthepeople.org to learn more about OCO. The nonprofit or­ ganization also has a Facebook page. -jr ^wW»«s •bR’** •- &*■ •'S H ‘i- • -flp; CLEANUP •r *-n r>jt; ’ -1^^: ■ I. f I Continued from Page 1 I Ill' «H J.*?? ,. I reduce levels of dangerous bacteria in the Thomapple River. “This is a good step forward,” Zoellner said. “We’re hoping we’ll be able to make a measurable impact.” The $81,000 grant from MDARD was part of $1.3 million total given to Forestry Assistance Programs (FAP) across the state. FAP programs connect private forest owners with conservation district foresters, who can provide infor­ mation on how to best sustain their for­ ests and connect them with private-sec­ tor professionals. •■l I f L4 « I /A'-.-'. j-J'J ! ;; i.0f ‘ 1 cu LJ ■ I ..—" , 5. « .U.t j i} i; 'J /•/ W’n; I 4 ;k3 0Hl';.\ ' ; lb- I ) I r 1 i L , I ^AtL’iC r s J^T) l[<!Tt I' 11 r j^r"* J M; ' • J Ban I'. . I -u 4 r j I 1 ■ J 1 X- .■ •'*kt i-af ( » *•> •r f i <4l’ -J .if- > 9V/ •s lWI||^>.>g e.i«| “•1 J ■- - jp3; ,. I < I 3* ni" “The big thing is asking what the property owner’s goals are to begin with,” Zoellner, “(For example), is it harvesting, or enjoying your woods or wildlife habitat. Then we can get folks kind of going down the appropriate path depending on what their goals are.” Zoellner said the FAP grant has been a yearly award for BCD, but this year’s award amount was more significant ±an previous years. While the BCD’s FAP has serviced Barry, Allegan and Ottawa counties in previous years, this year’s fimding will also allow the pro­ gram to service Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent and Van Buren as well. »I i < I I ^4 wN I 1, T* * I M .2"* ft **r‘F Professional Events .. c < }* I i “.SV s ';s^ ifo r -T .li : A: i rfitfiin v*' Christmas with John Berry | Friday, 12/05/25) 7:00 pm GRS; Home for the Holidays | Wednesday, 12/10/25I T-oo pm Tim Zimmerman/King’s Brass | Friday, nlv)li<^ 17:00 pm 4 I r.'.•v? _4Jkb. ( * I I » 1 J . •9' I I i » ‘V—i- > f 1 p HASTINGS PGRFOHMING . APTG CFNTFP ■* 3 > <: • e I. Kilo il i iSP / (• Ti 4 11* I •t V* •< * 4> 1 .4 I r ■ ((IL. jM'.' .K i ( Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1* 269-818-2492 f i 1 Other Events b e*.X x‘+’ K< I I J i k I i./Gl W • i-h 4 r •r- I d UJ snoN J 1 jiI t L^XB. iff' .1 i ! I t p. F'Zv ?»•* SV .1 I I t • ’ .4 I 4 J V iW, 'Ji HUS Collage Concert | Thursday, 12/04/202517:00 pm Jazzy Christmas HHS & TJO | Monday, 12/8/202517:00 pm Hastings Middle School Bands Holiday Concert | Tuesday, 12/09/251 7:00 pm Hastings Middle School Choirs Holiday Concert | Thursday, 12/11/2517:00 pm St. Rose Christmas Musical | Friday, 12/12/2516:30 pm Thornapple Wind Band & Lakewood Area Choral Society Christmas Concert | Sunday, 12/14/251 3:00 pm I y. i\€ k t 1 i t I I .^r .►.t I J i R :Z )a J ^ •I*. 'I I r s ! I / r 1 d J H?" 1 ;I A 7 e p f k ') ♦ ♦ J J- F f / ir^, ' ’**7 1 r^X "It.- V 4 t* « ; .-ig I > *•1 <4*4^ N* ) I f 5 A solar farm proposed for Baltimore Township was far smaller in comparison to one (pictured) currently under construction in Johnstown Township by Consumers Energy. Consumers Energy photo I / 1 tl ? « :Jr I \ A I »!.! 1 4' < > 9 •c. 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Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 760-8113 Making the most of your Health Savings Account When it comes to saving 2026) or $8,550 for family for healthcare costs, few coverage ($8,750 in 2026). tools are as powerful as a If you’re 55 or older, you Health Savings Account can add an extra $ 1,000 an­ (HSA). Yet many Ameri­ nually. HSA contributions cans don’t take full advan­ are generally made through tage of it. monthly payroll deductions. HSAs offer a rare tri­ • Think long-term. ple-tax benefit. You don’t Many people treat ±eir pay taxes when you con- HSA like a checking actribute money, your earn- . count, spending the money ings grow tax-free and you as soon as medical bills ar­ don’t pay taxes when you rive. wi±draw funds for quali­ Another strategy, how­ fied medical expenses. ever, is to leave your HSA It’s like a retirement funds alone if you can account specifically for afford to pay medical ex­ healthcare costs. Since out- penses out of pocket. This of-pocket healthcare costs approach lets that money for couples in retirement grow for future healthcare can be high (over $375,000 needs, including retirement. for ±ose with Medicare This strategy transforms and Medigap and nearly your HSA from a spending $200,000 for those with account into a powerful sav­ Advantage plans, according ings tool. You can always to 2025 Milliman Retiree reimburse yourself later for Health Cost Index), maxi­ those out-of-pocket medical mizing your HSA should be expenses, even years down a priority. the road, so long as you Here are some things to keep your receipts. consider: • Invest for growth. • Ensure your eligibility. Most HSAs offer invest­ To contribute, you must be ment options, yet only 9% enrolled in a high-deduct­ of account holders take ad­ ible health insurance plan vantage of them according and cannot be on Medicare to a 2025 Devenir HSA or claimed as someone survey. The remaining 91 % else’s dependent. You also keep their entire balance in can’t have o±er health in­ cash, missing out on poten­ tial growth opportunities. surance coverage, though Consider investing at dental, vision and disability insurance are allowed. least a portion of your For 2025, you can con­ HSA funds, especially if tribute up to $4,300 for indi­ you don’t expect.to need vidual coverage ($4,400 in the money soon. Just keep enough cash available to cover any immediate and significant medical expens­ es you might face. • Avoid early penalties. Before age 65, taldng HSA money for non-medical expenses means paying in­ come tax plus a 20% penal­ ty. But once you hit 65, that penalty disappears and your HSA works much like a tra­ ditional IRA for non-medical withdrawals. Of course, using HSA funds for qualified medical expenses remains tax-free at any age, making it the ideal use for ±ese dollars. • The bottom line: With healthcare costs continuing to rise, an HSA offers an opportunity to save mon­ ey while reducing your tax burden. Whether you’re planning for next year’s medical bills or healthcare costs decades away, max­ imizing your HSA contri­ butions could be one of the smartest financial moves you make. Whether you’re planning for next year or catching up for 2025, your HSA can help turn today’s savings into tomorrow’s financial security. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Edward Jones, Member SlPC I (i f r ^i I * ♦ . • J J. * I• < 1 4r • i J I •1 ** «» •* • 4 1t F s * s ordinance - which lists local guide­ lines for special land-uses - to deny the application, including that a project not change “the essential character” of an area. According to Hatfield, the solar farm was also potentially detrimental to the welfare of the area and its residents. While members of the Planning Commission debated whether the application be tabled, Hatfield said he did not need any further information and did not wish to make the appli­ cants wait. “It’s not fair to the applicants to do more work when it’s not going to change my mind,” he said. “It would not change my mind.” Jeff Keesler, Barry County planning director, said the applicants could file a new special use application in a year. Keesler added that unlike larger “green energy” projects, the applicants do not have the ability to appeal the local decision to the Michigan Public Service Commission. 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She spent over 30 years serving her community through her work at Hastings City Bank where she retired as the Assistant Vice President of Branch Administration. She was also a dedicated member of the Middleville Rotary. On October 28.1995. she married the love of her life. Berny Blough. Together, they shared a passion for travel, boating, and adventure—sailing the Great Lakes and exploring every angle of the Mackinac Bridge, from driving over, sailing under it. flying over it, to standing atop it. Gina loved to cook and read. She also enjoyed casino trips and cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her warmth, humor, and generosity made her a friend to everyone she met. V She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Marguerite (Bill) Butler, Joan (Bob) Baines, and Bob (Katie) 7 Slocum. Gina is survived by her husband. Bemy; children, Tony (Katie) Hayward and Tiffany (Brandon) Greenfield; stepchildren, Jake (Jennifer) Blough and Hillary (Victor) Blough; grandchildren, Troy (Shayne). Travis, Kara (Charlie), Lucas, and Cole; three great-grandchildren; and lifelong friends Mary, Joan, and Jane. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday. Nov. 28, 2025 at Highpoint Community Bank in the Community Room. Memorial contributions may be made to “Always Leave Smiling’’, htlps7/ww. barrycf org/funds/alway_leave_smiling_ tom_watson/, a Barry County Community Fund supporting Barry County residents facing cancer treatment expenses. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at wwwgirrbachfuneralhome.net. X PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS J > HASTINGS PUBUC UBRARY SCHEDULE 1577753 (11-20)(12-11) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 18, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Michael Jerome Charbonneau Jr, a single man Original Mortgagee: Lake Michigan Credit Union Foreclosing Assignee (if any): None Date of Mortgage: February 23, 2024 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 29, 2024 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $84,137.82 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; Lot(s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lot 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings. Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage al the telephone number staled in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; November 20, 2025 Trott Law. PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 r •IV I* ' -''I**-' I f i r» * I f 3^ lli« r /• i ( . K I I Ilir’ 9 » r r . »• ’ 4 w >'1!^ 1 •* ' r#» r ■ ■ f * V! , ■ >• a 1 r.Xc I 7'9 I V Ik • ?- VI * i I . f I •b -.•yp I , f: 3-^ T & v« 4 I •»“ <** <1 t ' i ks I i •*T iiif* I I N*" A-^ 1 I I* 11 a v' * :■ -r ASK DR. UNIVERSE Dear James, There weren’t calculators or computers in mediex al Europe. But there were math duels. Mathematicians would gather in public squares and pose tricky math problems to each other. Then they raced to solve them. Victors might win money, fame or a university job. (Sadly, this isn’t how I got my job.) People still noodle on difficult math puzzles for work and fun today. That’s what my friend Daryl DeFord told me. He’s a mathematician at Washington State University. “Thal’s really what math is all about,” he said, “You find something that doesn’t quite make sense, and you keep poking at it until it does.” Some math problems are difficult 1 use they take a long time to solve. Others are tricky *»Ar. use no one has ever solved them. There are even modem math contests—a lot like those medieval math duels. In 2000, the Clay Mathematics Institute named seven Millennium Prize Problems. Each of these math problems has a $1 million prize for the solver. The Riemann Hypothesis is one of the most famous problems in that set It’s about prime numbers. That’s any whole number that can only be divided by I and itself—like 2,3,5,7 and 11. Back in 1859, a mathematician said there’s probably a i•31i em to describe how prime numbers are distributed. But so f^ nobody can prove that pattern exists—even thou^ they’ve been working on it for more than 165 years. Those kinds of math problems require advanced math knowledge. But there are techni- I ' I 5 J > Math wiz — James. 6, Wash ri b .-I A -- :.5’^ '*1 I What’s ttie tianlest math equation hi the worW? I 3 J «»•*,»: I v em -• •J* 9 a* cally simpler math mysteries, too. The odd perfect number problem might be the oldest math problem of all. A perfect numi 'IS one uhose pn^ divisors add together to equal the number itself. The number 6 is a perfect number because its divisors—1,2 and 3—odd up to 6. But nobody has ever found an odd perfect number. People have been looking for one for thousands of years. DeFord told me many mathematicians have personal math puzzles, too. These are math problems that grab their attention. They work on those problems for years or even decades. DeFord has a problem like that Let’s say you have a 4 x 4 grid—so a page with 16 squares. And you have four shapes made of four blocks stuck together. How many ways can you cover the grid with those pieces? The answer is 117. We know the answers for grids up to 9 x 9 widi shapes made of nine blocks. (The 9x9 answer is 7064 52,947,468301 -) ‘The number of solutions for die 9 x 9 grid is staggeringly huge,” DeFord laughs. “Actually, one of my friends sent me a message this week­ end claiming that by devoting 3TB of RAM on a super computer at Yale he will know the 10 x 10 value in the next couple of weeks—and maybe as soon as tomorrow.” Whether that happens or not, he’s not giving ■ up—and neither should you. I hope you take up your own impossible math problem and make it your own. Consider this your personal invitation to a math duel. iiik l» I iMiFul'i***® J 9 V* . A * K* * < i W' m** ' H I R* ■ H *71T 1 ) I J ( I -* ™ uB 7 * v5 4 n e- . i* .-A ; XZINBM I r 1 i 1 'M 4 >! -'k*.. t 'Th IV jl s-;^’rfilxal -'am-' I r >.• 4 ■‘'Tl / ’ -■■ \u9 *•1 ""i iruft Eff f —1.- A •4 ,1 i 4^ I ••• '■»*«s<aas ' 1 J r'J i* *r c C' I C)4 » ** r I ' I * W i 4 i I **rk I f '«**, >• ■ORIO" ki I I ’ <» — * I — *71 f r a 4 « 1 >• I I C »-■.'• 1, •’ tM 'X ” »t* Q- 4^ r ** :> •I b — Dr. Universe w _ Sr I tit Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr.Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website.askdruniverse.com. AW*' 4 1 •( H; Worship Together „.at the church ofyour choicerWeekly schedules of Hastings area churches availablefor your convenience... Si 1.1 t t t ■. ■■ / •j •I V. a % ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for alt ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S, M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517)204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministn’. Wedne^y night Bible 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30- 8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The Wortd p —1. */1 A Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. • 4 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Pastor Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 am.; Worship CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. 2601 MI 49050, Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. -»‘ i 'l - k •• * X « si. I I L 1. ■«lk\J ’IV. ’ WK ■ M ( 4e^ 'X I J". t ► ■ > '>N J I H* S’ t i Jt ■M i *11 I # r A s*» M > K K I «! ~e STI, contact COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible fa 1'1 4 "la VO U •'Crf' 9, 1 4 ’ w-t, -K ‘ w. Mk. 1'' K; •» k I J M- » I Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m, to 12:00 p.m. uAvw.cbchastings.oig. 4a ' "‘yt: Vk * I * IB. *• ' 'X tgrvicet b tnwUad by The « Hattings Banner, the church and thete ioca/ businesset,*^i’gTTT^ on FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road, Dowling, t ■ X s. I vt / 4} - 10:15 am. PLEASANTVIEW I 4 * 4 study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 5 ■« ? 'r > <1 t *4 f . *’ v ** ■ I4 '"K' *4 4r -4. ? L Sunday Morning Stoetzel. Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath p.m. Middle School Youth Group; i ''’□to > »» A r 7 »’<4 Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmefa pnail.com. Website WWW, hastinsfreemethodisLcom. Pastor <4 V ttrt'. "A • 1 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. 1577755 (11-20)(12-11) A Im information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Michael J Charbonneau Jr, an unmarried man Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Lake Michigan Credit Union Dale of Mortgage; February 24. 2020 Dale of Mortgage Recording: February 28, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $193,135.86 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot (s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lot 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings, Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number staled in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 20, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 9 f A Those interested can register for these events and find more Friday, Aug. 2 — Fun Fridays in the Play Space. 10a.m.-noon. Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Stewardship workday, 9.30 a.m.-noon. Wednesday Aug. 7—Field Station End of Summer Celebration, 6:30-8:30 p.m. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. s V 1 winter A seed-cleaning station s set up with everythng you need to get staled Tea, coffee and snacks are free Drop on Mondays through Jan. 26 anytime between 11 a m and 4 p m. in the Education Building to get started Monday, Dm. 1 ~ Seeds. Soup and Salad. 11 a.m Join the stewardship team in cleaning native seeds to be used for the plant sate and seeding on the Institute's property Participants will team about seed collecting, processing and storing Lunch is included Participants are asked to meet inside the Visitor Center Institute members can register for the event for $15; non­ members will pay $20. TTNirsday, Dec. 4 — Playdates in the Play Space (ages 6 and under with an adult), 10 a m. Bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more This program is designed for children and their accompanying caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. More information about these events can be found on the Instituted website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. - NOV. 27-DEC. 4 - Aug. 1-31 — Aug. Storybook Walk: “Poo-Dunit?: A Forest Floor Myste^" by Katelyn Aronson; illustrated by Stephanie Laberis. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the Black Walnut Trail. Aug. 1-31 — Animal Tracks on the Trails. Be a nature detective and learn about common animal tracks you may encounter on the PCCI trails. k 4 llp’ Oct. 1 -Apr, 1 — Chelsea Bivens' art exhibit Brvens ts a local artist whose work ts heavily influenced by her experiences living m this community A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment Mow. 1-30 — Nov Storybook Walk; "Forest Bright. Forest Night" by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterty, Many animals call the forest their home, but how do they learn to coexist? Some animals are awake during the day, and some are nocturnal. Oxnpare these two groups of animals that live amongst the trees. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Nov. 3-Jan. 1 — Whose Track is That? Check out the tracks of the Institute's most frequent visitors. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can you follow their tracks? Whose Track is That? is free and self-guided on the green trail. Mondays, Dec. 1-Jan. 26 — Seedcleaning drop-in. 11-4 p.m. Stay warm indoors and work with your hands this r / r *** w « rm Flexfob' 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 *« " Hhashnw 1301 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 945-9541 u j*rr 09- 4 % & ■WK» a < P»4l ! - 3b * 9M 5 y w a 1 , M I * • -ri» r “^4 « *» 4 V » 1 r: t A K r h �B. J X r ■ & t K ad* esx, - i - 1 s a fa . A*. “I r I WWW HastmgsSonner com * Thursday, November 27, 2025 a T* r t **•» w J V 4*- ^-€ HASTCS BAI—T ’ VWWL V ♦ ) 1 c t Hastings library launches annual sock drive b e I < '-«k * < i Ik ♦ L * W •** \* % f lU ► 4 A.' V il ? r . > r w t s •s* ’^'■^4 I.' h ! * V : t I JS IS a%Mbbk insKk ibe kwiUBg r ms< * *. '1 ” -- waeasM el —R * -f., % DW YOU KNO t IO auip by the librvy and support the 4i to . 4 Warm Toes Dnve in any amouol they are able. V 'll ’i*. X .1%.. HPL by calling 26^^5-4263 or visit » hrw>.otg. — DU (lanatMBtt accepsed durmg regular bus*- g is * ' '•ifrh - Sii^x* .<4a>w «»w ’ V For more tnfonnation. contact the The drive runs through Dec 12. wHh t*. • M reacbea netghbors who need h moaL I s k I of the year and Green Gabfos. enwing support g « LI and dignity dunng ibe coldest aaamhs forougti Lhuied Way of Barry CoiBBy Sharon Etznga. a staff rnernber at iheKastngs Pubke Ltxary. shows off socks donated recer^ for the htxary^ arvmal "Warm Toes Dnve.’ wtkch runs through Dec 12 Caaftasy pROw •*1’ dean socks cat offer oonifort warmth for mm, women and socks n ail SU fakken. Donations w ill he dntr^aiied V : >r 1 I w’ ’ *9 I •w (hat mna rtiing aa simpte as warm. art an^mg residents lo donme new • ''i. * Mf aat 8r ihflcraice/ said Idvary suft noting cxpenencing horaelesanesa Reco^stziog did onfDsng need, Hbrary offictMs *81. r- n M* -V *E ven one per OD ouAx a monngful •« u I I K for anwe wishing id caoinbi^> reqaeued efoffung Bem among people iV •A V tionar aecesaities and reponccBy the owet "^4 4. *%«ra Toes Drive.* a coaBnumfy efiovt County. Socks arc one of Ihc nusi ovcHookcd « X Stale Sl Bl Hasnagx A marited codec- ^oo l■Bl^e9 I SxX A *9 * roccnih bunched the tforvy 's annael -- .* I 1 nesa hours M die Iterv locaiedai 22 & IO eoflect new socks for ndrvsiteab *f « Hastings Public Library officials _____ s •'r- V <nn I fill J fl ♦ •l .w*. » A. t ReLeaf Michigan announces 'Big Tree Hunt winners, including Barry County white oak : 71 1 * * A Si Sri- « ^ss bft •» rMm-pro6t tree planting and education »r * w ■■ J 'JTC < ' X *•*(5 I ■ 1 r k i *» . * » w ♦ f Viitiw wumers of the 16th bicnmal Michigan Corey and Dam Town for a Sugar Maple Big Tree Hunt contest, held fhxn spring (240*) in Lapeer Counts, Kaths Brig- 2023 through August 2025 german for a Weeping Willow (327**l in from 76 of Mxhigan's 83 cotauies, md for the larvest Eastern WTiHe Pine 1192“| each county s winning tree was venhed tn person by arbonsts. foresters and in .Antnm L'ountvto Sixteen tree* wbmitted for the contest conscrvVKXi profevsionak. (pialiticd as new potential state chimpuwi Spnngs by Joseph Shaffer, measuring confirmAHwi to the Hig Tree Coordinator Joaeph Shaffer stands w^th a Barry County white oak maaaurmQ 222 5 mchaa In drcurolerence The tree 122S inches in circumference, claimed of the MKhigan Botanical Society, led the lop spot Hl Barry County Reuschel. ( crtihcates and prizes were awarded For more information abcMit the Big ctdirned the top spot ei the county as pan of the biennial Mchtgai Tree Hunt conte&i Caartatypbgfo in several categones. including the Tree Hunt, peruwo ma\ visit the Kei eaf largest tree from each county, the over- Michigan's Big Tree Hunt webpage at all largest trees in two age groups, (he HI g Tree H un(. com. ***. . »: 'St* *** Ik * t t I Local ‘Wall of Fame’ seeks nominees The Hasting Performing Arts line 4 Center is seeking a list of nominees ' k s i I r f all submissions and select candi­ M dates to honor at a spec lal ceremony f* a in May 2026 g fi-..,, ■ J jhe »i fi J ik'i'Uuitea f! The recognition will honor Uxal I —u.aattoiM»sj® J ar* S 1 • fpi^ t r* L ifeB • — J< 6 of the person submitting the nom­ « ' •* story detailing their contributions to the arts and contact information • At Nominee submissions need to include the nominee's name, a short > 1 I i 01^ 1 tion. service or sponsorship .X' > e***.?; a«l3< ,1^ r -1 ination The deadline for nominations is Dec l<J / ri to < * . r ft pact through performa/Kc, educa* r i; • ih nominees for their significant im­ I 1 Ahk- - I’ ‘ s ♦ I*’ The Groos Famiy F»ie Arts WaB o( Fame Class of 2025 nduded Tarry Deonwon, The Thomappte Pleyars represented by Angela Seeber and Norma Jean Aciter. and Derma O'Mara Cowfetypliof I To submit a nomination or read more about the Groos Family Fine inp Performing Arts Center WOE, Ans Uall of Fame, persons may $20 W South Street, Hastings. Ml visit the HPAC homepage at has- 49058 or email HPACfahasskIZ. •« f » K I 8 > Ip rd* «*** 3 * « i ■^^1. Qi**,/;. 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A as Hastings church hosts healthy holiday cooking class The Hastings Seventh-Day Adventiu * The menu, which focuses on diabetic enjoy a happy and pouibly healthier vid heart-fnendly food choices, irK ludcs holiday seascwi by h^ing a *Hotiday smoky chickj Plant-Based Cooking CUsa* at 4 p.m. garden salad, an entree of cnspy w alnut 4 I » ij church's Health Ministry Team and its a ft Hastings Hnithy Living Supper Club There is no com io attend, thoi^ good­ X ft t I I * ’KJ' i ir I .-■< ^ *4 • *-• * Club IS hack in full swir^ providing The Hastinp Healthy Living Supper Club meets the first Sunday of the month January through May, before taking off for the summer due to vacations and outdoor activities and resuming in Sep­ nizers ^Although the name says ‘club,' tember- Dcccm her L^ 0' r ■ * 1 7 The Hastings Seventh-day Adventist there » no Church is located at 904 Terry Lane, just "This Ls open to all. a collaboratKWi of it well as ^Jane's Special Treat. •e Janice Ckay. one of the event's orga­ membership. A thyme, and ^iple ('nsp for dessert, as I don't let that scare you ' roasted Brussels sprouts w ith lemon and clasaea gt other health prognuns.* said I • •' r while bean mash, sweet basil carrou. I , 'T.^; a *Thc Hastings Healthy Living Supper monthly plani-baacd healthy cooking «a r off Star Sdiool Road, in Hastings. Hasttnp and surrounding area pec^ilc To register for the Dec. 7 progrsn pursuing a heahhy lifestyk/ she added. or for more informaiKM), perxms may Penorw interested in attending the call or tni 269-804-9959 ar email to Dec 7 class and demonstration arc urged Hhealthy livmgsuppercli^u gmail.c«Bn. to register by Dec 4 to reserve a dinner - DM 4 '*'*f*^*^“^ F > 1- If will donations will be accepted ft', and vegeUble soup. roast with sides of garlicky potato and The class is being organized by the > plate, as space is limited. Church IS looktr^ lo help area residents on Sundas. Dec. 7 a waw**.«rt agW^SM I “t 7 L* ARM 4 I * D —Il Mill I Jr org. > < r Wk sktl org pagel^iac. mail the Hast- l: £. ’fl 4 r. »d •l •7' •4? ff -si t 'in 4 ^ia 1 I J 1 t ! htwi Zb Yoar Coaamaaity. I I ■J Tho buck stays haroi SM It bn law n m « * 6U I . * I J jfii .4 F' I* Group J # *1 STUMP REMOVAL NEED STUMP GRHOPtO? Cal 2B9~90B^7 Room Outdoor Sarveaa 00 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER COM Wb ««a E % Nottoe of Forectoaure by Adwrtteement Noboe • given laider section 3212 of toe revwed futocebae act of 1061. 1001 PA 236 MCL 800 3212 twi toe toiowvig mxtgage wti be toradoeed by a sale of tie mortgaged premwes. or some pan of tiem at a pubbe auebon sale to toe hi(gwBt btoder tor cash or castw*! ohed at toe pleoe of hdtong toe Orcdt Coun n Berry Couriry sumng pmrnpDy al 10O PM on Jrouary 6. 2028 The amount due on toe mortgage mey be 7***^ O" day of toe safe Ptooeig toe f*f ■* toe sale does not automatcaiy arMa fha PLMtoeaer to tree and dear ownadhp of toe property A potortoel piadwaer • anooumged to oorbacl toe county regstar of deeds otoce or a Mto naurance oompany, aftoer of which mwy charge a toe tor toe rtonnMion Named) of toe mongagons) Tytar JenM. a avx^ man Ortgnal Mortgagee Mortgege Etadrcnic Ragababon Systama. inc. aa mortgagee. as nomma tor Rocket Mongaga. LLC. as Mooaaaon ani aaaigna FoMoeng Asaqnee Rnhel Uon(^ UC. FKA Odekan Lorn LLC Dato of klongage October 2i 2024 Oue of Mongaga Raoonkng October 25. 2004 Amoinf claimed due on morlgaga on toe dala of noboe $195,013 52 Oeaenpbon of toe mongagad pramaea Sbuatod n toe Cty of Haatng*^ 8a^ Cotf*y Metsgan, and era daacftM a* THE NORTH 58 FE ET OFF ANO FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF Of LOTS 1012 ANO 1013. PLAT OF THE CfTY OF HASTWGS ACCOROfNG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED 94 UBER 1 OF PLATS. PAGE 1 BAFVrr COUNTY RECORDS Cammor4y Known aa 010 S Park St Haanngs Mt 490S8 The fedsmpbon panod ahal be 6 montoa from toe dato of audi aale. unlaaa OMflivM MMnxxwo V) •ccofosnot *WI MCL 8003241a. to when caae toe ledampbon panod Uial be X days kom 9w dato of auch aala. or upon aw eipeaian of toe noboe fetyueed br MCL 800324la<c|. ia tolar, or «<aaaa MCL 800 3240(18) appM ff toe prapbny U aoto al tometoeure tala Mar Chaptor 32 of toe Raviaed Judcabae Act of 1081. under MCL 6003278 bw bonower wd be held retponatokt to toe person «too buys 0* pmpeny at toe mortoega toiectoeura aala or to toe mongaga hobtor tor damagng tot property diMing 0* redempkon panod. ABanbon Pwchaaar Thu aata mey be laaarxted by 0ie toractoabig morigagae tor any reason to toal gent your dvnagat. 4 any. ahal be Imaad aolaly to toe rebim of toe bid amotrt tondaM at aala. pfut vaareti. and toe purchaeer M have no tortoer reccune aoBviai toe ktonoeoor toe ktortoaiM or toe ktongaga^t aaomey Mtonbon homemvner V you are a masary servioe member on aebve (bay. 4 your penod of acbve duty hat eoncbidad toat than 00 dayt ago. or 4 you has ordered to duly ptoaae contact toe aaomey tor toe perty toradoamg toe mortgage al toe totophone rumber stated r tow noboe The noboe is kom a debt colactor Oete of noaoe 11/27/2025 RotatoNc A Aasoewtos. PC 251 OwersKm Sbeet. Rocheator. Ml 46307 m^53-4400 321834 j Notice of Foredoeure by Advertlaemenl t Noboe w gvan under sacbon 3212 of )toe revwed bMkeafure act of 1081. 1081 IPA 236, MCL 000 3212 tod toe toHowng Imorigage w* be kwedoeed by a sale toe mortgaged prenvaea or soma pan ■ of toem al a pubke aucAon sale to toe MOW kw caah or caahierY at nw place of hokkng the oircun court m Barry County, starting prompUy at 1 00 PM. on January 8. 2028 The amount due on itoe mexxtage mey be gmeler on toe sale Placvig toe higheat bid at toe sale rxM automabcaSy entitle toe puveha free and dear ownerafwp of toe property A potertoel purchaser « anooun^fed to ooTYlBCt Uta county ragwiar ol daeda oBoe or a Mie neuranoa oompany aithar al which may Charge a tee tor tois ntormation Name(B) of toe mortgagorfs) Helan Grace CakhveM. an unmamad paraon ; Roque Corpui and Nora Corpur. a mamed oou^. al at joint lananta with nghtt of I At aa<kA I t turvrvorthto Odfgnal Mortgagee Mortgage Electronic jRegwtraaon Systems, inc. a» mortgagee. as nombiee tor lender and tender s auocesaors andzor aaa^yia Foredoamg Assignee (if any) Select Porttoio Servicmg. Inc Dato of Mortgage Auguel 19. 2023 Dale of Mortgage Reconkng Augiei 20. 2(^ Amoiat claimad due on date of nobc^ 0168 70103 I Oaecnpion of the mortgaged premiaea; iSituated ioeuBwo in m Township lownsns) of Johnstown. umvissiwn. Berry oerq i f County. McNgan. and z 4 ** A 6 if ’ 7 »* ! 9 J I •• 5 I J i ^mortgage holdar tor damagng toe property ^during toe redempbon period ABenbon homeowner If you are a martary service member on acbve duty. 4 your period of acto« duty has oorxkided leaa than 90 daya ago. or if you have been ordered to aoa^ plaaaa coraacf toe alomey tor the party kxedoamg the mortgage at the lafephone nurrtoer staled m toia nobce. TTsa nobce «from a debt coftoctor. SOmb of nobca November 27,2025 Tfob Law, PC 31440 Norlhwealam Hwy. Suda 145 Famwigton H4to. Ml 46334 (246) 642-2515 1578107 (11-27X12-18) « 4 I as iJOHNSON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Common street address (<f any) 1212S r Winm Rd Dowang. Ml 40060*6818 The redampaon period aha! be 8 horn the data of such sale, urdeaa ideiamwied abandoned n aocordanoe w«ai MCL 800 3241a; or. if Iha aubfact real property la used tor agrtci4turaf purpoeea aa iOala^ MCL 800 3240(18) If toe pfGparfy ia sold at toredoaure aaie imder Chaf^af 32 ol Iha Revtaed Judtoature Act of 1061. pursuant to MCL 800 3278 Iha bonowar wA ba held raaponatoia ito tw parson wtoo buys Iha property at Itoe mortgage torectoaure sale or to toe as > V descried PARCEL 1 LOT t4 OF SHA(X SHORES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT thereof as recorded IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 29. BEING A PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST PARCEL 2 LOT NO 13 OF SHADT SHORES. ACCORDING TO THE PLAT thereof RECORDED IN LIBER 3. OF PLATS. ON PAGE 20. IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION HS. TOWN 1 NORTH. 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Z our oelghbon . .and our future The Fnendsof HPAC willrevsew J - YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR REAOERS. i Wall of Fame # ♦ 5 . 3S' for the 2026 Groot I* amih FineArts BW ■ EMPLOYMENT r/ I a »*«» 9 foi trees and were submitted fiv re\ lew and if: K a Grand pnze winners were siblings * 1 I organization, recently miounced the A white oak, discovered near Yankee « TOPIACEACLASSIFIEOAO, CALL 269-M5.KM potential state champion trees Shiawassee Count>, and MKhael Anger 9 CLASSIFIEDS largest Eastern Uhite Pine, and an> new The contest drew more than 500entries r * in • siaiewide RcLeaf Michigan, a 9 i �SU r Iv I a 8 Thursday, November 27, 2025 THE HASTNGL BANNER VIEW I * erwm WWW HattingsBanner.com' ' r TKS fourth-grader earns recognition as Nationai Math Star Move over “Young ShckJon,*' because Page lUcmcntary School fnurib-cradcr Lilly C/riswold is on her way. “Math every day.” cheered the 9-ycarold Griswold. “I just love math.” Andshc'sgoodatil very good, accord­ ing to school officials The fourth-grader is rw/w a member of National Math Stars, a hifc^ly selective program designed to iden tify and nurture exceptional mathematical talent Ihroughfxjl the country, according lo rhomapplc Kellogg Schools officials. f/ri swold reportedly is one of only KX) students in the nation accepted into the program for2025-26andoncofonlyihrec from the slate of Michigan. *T love using math to solve problems.” Ciriswold said. “One day on the bus, I de­ cided I wanted lo calculate the surface area of my bus, so I came up with equations to do it and by the time I got to school, I had the answer.” Her mom, Katherine Key Griswold, realized early in Lilly’s development that she was gifted, but it wasn't until her thirdgrade math scores came in last spring that she realized her daughter is exceptionally gifted in math. <• w NOTICE TO CREDITORS Revocable Inter Vivos Truat the JULIE A HAYWARD LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 6. 2012 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Settlor of Ihe Trust, Julie A. Hayward, who lived at 12179 Islandview Drive, Plainwell. Ml 49080 died November 1. 2025. Creditors of the Settlor are notified that all claims against the Trust will be forever W barred unless presented to Gary Hayward. Kelly Renee Mezo and Timothy Lee Piper, the Successor Co-Trustees of the Trust at 12179 Islandview Drive. Plainwell. Ml 49080. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Date; November 20. 2025 Krets. Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. By; Mark E. Kreter , Attorney for Trustee P25218 One West Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, Ml 49017 269-966-3000 Julie A. Hayward Living Trust dated November 6. 2012 By: Gary W. Hayward, Kelly Renee Mezo and Timothy Lee Piper, Co-Trustees 12179 Islandview Drive Plainwell. Ml 49080 (269) 746-4647 City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposals for 2026 Tree Trimming, Removal, and Stump Grinding I f: < * Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provision of tree trimming and removal, and stump grinding services at multiple locations throughout the city limits. This bid proposal is for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Sealed proposals or bids must be received on or before Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. Proposals or bids are to be delivered to; City of Hastings Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer 201 East State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Any questions regarding the RFP must be submitted before Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM. and should be directed to Robert Neil, Street Superintendent at (269) 945-5083 or via email at rneil@ha5tinQsmi.gov, Print or digital copies of the Request for Proposal packet can be provided on request by contacting the City of Hastings at 269-945-2468, or via email at mDeacock@hastinasmi.gov. with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Linda Perin, City Clerk “Mr. Harma told us her math scores blew the roof off the icsL** said Katherine. “So. from there we started looking at where wc could get her into some gi fled and talented programs. The young math star began meeting with district administrators to gather all of her test scores and find options for her, Griswold’s mom had lots of questions. “WTicrc do wc place her and how do we do Ihis r Katherme said, ‘^he’s really doing sixth-grade math or higher right now. How do wc keep her excited about teaming and at the same time still challenging her?” Griswold's family helped research pro gram options tofit her accelerated learning and found the National Math Stars, a program which looks for students in the 98lh and 99th percentile in the country. And she made the cut Griswold look multiple tests over the summer with math problems wel 1 beyond the fourth-grade curriculum. Still, she excelled. Of the 6,384 applications for the pro­ gram, 389 finalists were named and 100 were selected to be the newest members of the National Math Stars program, ac­ cording lo TKS officials. Ciriswold is part of the “Voyager” pro­ gram within the National Math Stars. It is a 10-year, fully funded program to support 6F MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30268-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Oorene Mae Cash. Date of birth; 03/26/1938 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, Dorene Mae Cash, died 11/09/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Bradley Williams and Jeffe^ Williams, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative wrthin 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale: 11/19/2025 Nathan E. Tagg P60994 202 South Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Bradley William 335 Snowy River Dr., Freeport, Ml 49325 Jeffery Williams 7336 Usborne Rd.. Freeport. Ml 49325 (616) 7Q6-71Q7_____________________ NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of James Phillip Warnez. Date of Birth: October 4,1952. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James Phillip Warnez, of 10758 Center Street, Barry County, Michigan died October 28. 2025. Creditors of James Phillip Warnez are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Aaron Warnez, Trustee of the Warnez Family Protection Trust, u/a/d October 16, 2017. as modified through the Exercise of the Power of Appointment on September 9, 2021, care of Carrier Law. PC., 4965 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. * * A if I I- 9 .Si- L i 'f f IK / T I .R I I A I • I . V Ilf^ I b r I <4 s I t I I 9 < tv 0 / ' r A ’''r, I /A ’ u J aj 1 I ♦ I 11^1“ r / f -•1 1 r*5 Lilly Griswold visiting NASA during the National Math Stars Welcome Weekend in Houston, Texas Lilly Griswold at the National Math Stars Welcome Weekend in Houston, Texas Courtesy photos LB SJ 1 and inspire students in their mathematical journeys. Over the 10 years, the program invests more than S100,000 in each star student Members of the program receive per­ sonalized academic coaching, access to national-level math programs, family sup­ port, a math mentor and financial support Griswold gels to choose topics of in­ terest to her. Each scmcsicr she will take advanced math courses she can work on independently in her regular school classroom at Page Elementary, as well as additional lessons al home. There’s also support for Griswold to attend summer math camps, competitions and other enrichment opportunities. A dedicated family advisor is assigned to assist each family throughout the 10year program with things such as college counseling, career exploration and collab­ oration with partners to advocate for the child's needs in schools. We wouldn ’t have access to these kinds of experiences without this program,” her mom said. “They’re really trying to diversify the opportunities for these students. Griswold is excited about the program. “I like coding a lot and I like art and the physics behind art” said the fourth-grader, who hopes to combine her passion for art along with her expertise in mathematics. Recently, Griswold attended a welcome weekend in Texas for the new members of the Math Stars. While there she was able to pick different interests, meet other students and try a host of challenges. One experience she particularly en­ joyed was creating infinite rooms using mirrors to make it a •Jb ear as if an image never ends. She also loved working with giant yo-yos, understanding the physics behind them and mastering tricks with them. During the event, Griswold also visited NASA space center where she touched moon rocks, ate astronaut ice cream and got to submit questions to formerastronaut Ellen Ochoa. Two of Lilly’s questions were selected. Ochoa is an American engineer, former astronaut and was the first Hispanic direc­ tor ofthe Johnson Space Center. They also visited the Museum of Natural Science. ww- T i i I > f t'- Jo *Jr « fl* > •< )f b' I 4 X< 4 If* • X’. Z. 1. i fl * I It gave us a look at u'hat opportunities look like for her and how she can continue learning and growing." Katherine said. “Al some point she’s going lo outpace some of her educators and us as parents.” Il was an exciting and esc-opening weekend. 1 find math all around me all the lime.” the fourth-grader said. “1 love to selfleach. I ask myself questions and figure out w ays to find the answers. “I especially like getting lo know more about coding and I want lo find out what kind of math I can mix in w ith art because those arc my two favorite things,” she added. Griswold has been a TKS student since kindergarten and she wants lo continue her education locally with her classmates, but also in the Math Stars program. She has tw o additional math classes per week outside of school, a session with her Math Stars mentor and can w ork independently on math in her TKS classroom. “We've really had incredible experi­ ences with all the teachers here at TK,” said Katherine. “Tm incredibly proud of Lilly and truly grateful to her TK teachers, for the role they’ve each played in her academic journey. “Lilly is where she is because of the teachers who have helped her already. We are one of two schools in the stale with a student selected for this program.” Michigan does not require an “Individ­ ualized Education Program” for gifted and talented students, only for students with learning disabilities. Griswold's mom hopes this experience can help spark future conversation about additional ways to help nurture excep­ tional talent. PES principal Amy Forman added that Griswold is an incredible student. “We are excited to watch her grow and give her the time and space and do whatever we can do to help her along this journey,” Forman said. - Report courtesy of Thornapple Kel­ logg Schools ‘1 e I At 4 J b J • -*'4 ' 4 r ,r * *> -fl* ' X *4 ’ J '‘'i ' -1 'Ai** V r jS-',■ J k t ■ > i t »* I , M s < w st r i h * << J A >9fl «»■* "mP' -* i H 4 r i» - A -Kii • '.J ►p * > r k * • 1 r«’ 1 I > I I ♦ I J r .fl’', \' * * ' • t. X,I "■ 1 4 =<•>* ’Ml 'A' . .ups < Xi 4* 5f « b * *** * $ - I V# fl w I ai e I tv I >• *?• * () rS* 4^* KT * r ’ ■ P • i’t '•1 tr.v- k I 1 1 f V 4 ... f’' * < 4 :r f r.yttivg?-'’ 1 .m4 f -jifijaere 4 I \ I i 1f ♦4 •i » I < I .i.-A-r*; i*** . I * ' t .............. 4 w • 4^* k " ( 1 r t; *w I 1 .4*- k a ’ T k -V »- I T t • f 1 * 1. I •t WIKI 4 i 5«tpu&- 4 4. Xf’ 153’^1 ti *•4 w 1 laeawaiB I I I wil-Z Un ’i- c I 5** 4J ; ■.. X' « V •♦ *fc>\' I >rI 4 « .1 *k M I fl I I I i i JlkUL’ r t r 4 • '' ^:'l\ ^^0- -•4 •f b L » ST nnt ir I I *» ■* 4«|* r >••4 . rtPrxarw#« ««« fl “3 '-:4ion • f m w?- V 1 1 2 » laMeH9.» V 1 1 I e> Wh U, Date: November 19, 2025 I 4 David L. Carrier P41531 4965 East Beltline Avenue NE Grand Rapids, Ml 49525 (616) 361-8400 I 1.?' k- 7 t a L. * Aaron Warnez 239 Rolling Meadows Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 •“1 » Grammy-winning country artist John Berry will return to the Hastings Performing Arts Center next month as part of his 29th annual Christmas Tour * k 2. .M ■a'-. 4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008 that the following article will be considered for amendment: A-3-2025 Under Article 11, Section 1101 - Rural Residential Permitted Uses (All changes are in BOLD type) A. Add: "Compassion Home" subject to Section 204. MEETING DATE: TIME: PLACE: Thursday, December 18,2025 7:00 PM Tyden Building Community Room 121 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned lime and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or emailed to: ikeesler@barryc0unty.0r9. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Department, 220 West Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Department at (269) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities al the meeting/ hearing upon ten (10) days notice lo the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Eric Zuzga, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Sarah M VanDenburg, Barry County Clerk Christmas with John Berryg returns to HPAC Dec. 5 I i *■ 4^ 1 sB.35 &" •< ■ w *• f i u 7 I A ku ■ r -^1 I J JOi .. Of < 4 •i . I' 1 cSiL •■ X ffOf opportunities. Tickets are available al hastings.ludus. com or by calling 269-818-2492. — DM " f *» « ■ /• Ik 1 1 *« t ft A ■ " a: * <4 • 7^ ' •) » I is' J N. -y “J . 7rP -J f- 4 fl B sU -.-s y f: 1 9 I < * 11.. — 5’ f! r.’ 1 n >2 I f 4 Rt" li a» 19 >■ T"i 1 I.- n. r* J The Hastings Performing Arts Center is welcoming back Grammy­ winning country artist John Berry for his 29th annual Christmas Tour on Friday, Dec. 5, marking his fourth straight year performing in Hastings. Photos by Bob Gaskill i- .... , 30) vh'* - - Is c . ST * V irb^ • *> 'Ahl ■W IV * L-.u J * y •t 9 Il - „ 1 .1 . -I ------------- .'4» t 4 f1 rj . .-ii s I >%* _ •I' r T I 1 »3- I# I 4 • » X ' 4. .n 1? -1 ' f a ... > ■I: bt^.w4 /I L ' I • • ii. t kr 3Ji;> a *•. "J f J B. d. .M R • < IX b Fans may elevate their evening with the VIP Experience, which includes a private mini-concert, meel-and-greeL Q&A session, special acoustic performance, and photo and autograph The Hastings Performing Arts Center is welcoming back Grammy-winning country artist John Berry for his 29th annual Christmas Tour on Friday, Dec. 5, marking his fourth straight year per­ forming in Hastings. Sponsored by Meyers’ Hometown Bakery, the holiday event continues a tradition made possible by Jeff Meyers, whose personal connection with Berry reportedly spans more than 30 years. “This concert has truly become a Christmas tradition for Hastings,” said Spencer White, HPAC site coordinator. “John Berry connects with audiences in such an authentic way, and we’re hon­ ored to have him return year after year.” Joe LaJoye, HPAC programming and promotion coordinator, added that Berry’s blend ofhit songs and Christmas favorites creates a powerful, emotional experience. It’s no surprise these shows continue to be among our most popular each season,” LaJoye said. 4 a If H.** -r �J St 4^ r ‘i I? I ♦ www.HastingsBanner.com i' Thursday, November 27, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER i VIEW^^aroup 9 X \5 h__ «« 1 i.’ 3 ' **i Jl I iti J ■ATURNING BACK THE PAGES s t. •0‘vW { rr «< at 1 £ '»36> j At* ib > ♦ o; ■ J« s ri I Ji ■ A BARRY COUNTY CHRISTMAS: Where history and holiday warmth come together 1 s A I* w 1 £ 2i *> • ♦> ^'4bU "jV .4? -- DAVID W. MILLER ’ Special to The Banner I £ I I 1I l<- i » i •$ .><k: j I j 1 'X- 1 • I • • I I I J 'J I I « k • » kr 4 < t ■j. b ^<r ’tUi e. V.' j ■ • I ’r •4 I , t b **» T SWM« « •>W I* I •j. ■: V Jt- *1' A ♦9 •. ; • » -- =n: - ' 4 < - X * * • > I 1 <{< •1 Mh<. ' i , 1^. ..u. I Y: ' »<H A ■a n- £^> .I V » p.--x ; 4* J' ‘ ' I ii 's * Pt 3 J ! Kh Sd ? tn <■■ -3<’ ''ijsijt' f) ■: 4 ' 4 V/. ,50 . I 3!" ■#4' >* J I F I d 4 r .■>' I I * 4 X. 'IV? < iO- I : .“J; 4 ‘ ‘ftll T f •] t • '• k Lti' w r •k S' r • % . 1 « 1 « >J, ♦ , ' H’. h. 'W * i r ■ . 5. *4k 4';; I . • I f,/ »'J. ««4wU« • r.-,4^ • »«1» ».... J t C' i ‘^1• ... —... i '-‘41’1 J * ’I / ........................ 'X. Vf r, t 4 ’’'‘’'♦Mt 4r^ ■ I '.L. ■ '■ I -J'- ! ; * N 'I I ♦ L J J > • \ !<•! •A • *l» (< * -5 I .f » «3»3Si? * <• I • ; 7 ; J ' I i I: ' s 1 - I J * I *1*-^ i*. r 41 4 R, war —J •.r :'T‘’T 1 1^4 I lb • Hr« *|l k*» V ! JI • ( :s - r-x . i ; i ' s* 4 *0 . ,-.L; 4 t,. • n •. • 'S'pr- I r' is/ j 1 / /n9««P ! I k V 6 •M**" >.: -■) v ■ J I. »***^-« ;2li •**j^*4 < • I u * ■ ; pBT ; J i r^j-I aiv. I it TU ' I When “Turning Back the Pages,” one finds a wealth of philanthropic gestures made by Larry and Earlene Baum. Among their lesser-known contributions is Larry Baum’s long and distinguished service on the Gilmore Car Museum’s foundation board of trustees, where he began in March 2010 and became an influential force for more than a decade. During his ten­ ure, he held multiple board positions and played a central role in launching the museum’s nationally regarded “Gilmore Garage Works” program. which provides high school students with hands-on training in automotive restoration. Larry and Earlene were steadfast advocates of the museum’s educa« tional mission and capital initiatives. offering both leadership and financial support that helped ensure the institution’s long-term growth and stability. Their dedication was for­ mally recognized in July of this year with the opening of the new “Summer House” event center in the center of the Gilmore campus between the diner and the Shell station. This glassed-in pavilion, named in their honor, is used for special events and receptions. In the early 1960s, Donald S. Gilmore—chairman of the Upjohn Company—began restoring a 1920 Pierce-Arrow at his home on Gull Lake. That project ignited his passion for collecting classic automobiles, soon joined by a 1927 Ford Model T, -a 1913 Rolls-Royce, and other notable examples of automotive history. As his growing collection required more space, Gilmore purchased 90 acres of farmland near Hickory Comers in southwestern Michigan to properly house the cars. Encouraged by his wife, Genevieve, he established a nonprofit foundation. And on Sunday, July 31, 1966, the Gilmore Car Museum opened its doors to the publie for the first time with 35 automobiles on display. What began as one man’s fascination has become North America’s largest automobile museum, now exhibiting more than 400 vehicles across more than 209,000 square feet of gallery space. The 90-acre campus includes restored 19th-century bams, a recreated 1930s Shell service station and the fully-operational 1941 George & Sally’s Blue Moon Diner—struc­ tures that together offer visitors a vivid sense of the automobile’s place in American culture. Seven partner museums located on the grounds further enrich the experience, making the Gilmore one of the most distinctive i s I w ! I ----------- Larry & Earlene Baum for (keir of ^oennit suppori 4 4 'k r My _ Larry and Earlene Baum’s dedication to the Gilmore Car Museum was formally recognized in July of this year with the opening of the new “Summer House" event center in the center of the Gilmore campus between the diner and the Shell station. Courtesy photos historical institutions in the region. That historic setting becomes espe­ cially magical during the holiday sea­ son. Returning for 2025, the Gilmore Car Museum’s Winter Wonderland invites families to enjoy Christmas in a setting unlike any other in Michigan. The celebration begins with an out­ door driving tour along the museum’s gently winding roads, where visitors travel through brilliant colors, themed light displays, festive music and more than 25 animated installations. The campus’s iconic bams and vin­ tage-era dealerships—already faith­ ful recreations of early automotive architecture—are illuminated from eaves to foundations, creating a nos­ talgic winter landscape reminiscent of Christmases past. After completing the outdoor por­ tion of the tour, families can step into the museum’s main galleries for a wide range of indoor holiday festivi­ ties. The annual Festival of Trees fills the interior with dozens of decorated evergreens, each uniquely designed by coinmunity groups and museum partners. Santa Claus greets visitors for photographs and conversation, while live holiday music is performed on Friday and Saturday evenings. Children enjoy hands-on exhibits, and adults can take in the rare automobiles and seasonal displays—or warm up with a visit to the historic diner. The museum’s holiday hours for 2025-26 have also been announced: Winter Wonderland will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, beginning Nov. 29 and continuing through Jan. 4, 2026. For a detailed description of the holiday offerings and to purchase advanced tickets, visitors may go to https:// gilmorecarmuseum.ofg, where all frequently asked questions are clearly addressed. Winter Wonderland has quickly become one of the region’s most beloved Christmas traditions because it creates an experience that truly brings generations together. Families share the same route, the same lights, the same music, and the same warmth of the season set against a backdrop that honors Michigan’s rich heritage and America’s automotive story. The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Comers is located only 20 miles south of Hastings along M-43, making it an easy and worthwhile hol­ iday excursion. Most guests find that with the outdoor tour, indoor exhibits and special activities, they will want to plan for at least four hours to fully experience the event. Back in Hastings, be sure to gather in downtown Hastings on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. for the annua! Christmas Parade with Santa hosted by the Hastings Rotary Club. Then on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you’ll want to meet camels at the petting zoo Santa’s reindeer couldn’t get the day off this year. After that, there’s a Candy Cane Hunt and a Chili Cook-off. When “Turning Back the Pages,” we are reminded that the Christmas season in Barry County has always been about more than lights, music, or gifts—it is about shared memory, community and the traditions that bind generations together. That same spirit will be on full display during the “Of Christmas Past” celebration at Historic Charlton Park on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14. Children and adults alike will step into the warmth of an old-fashioned holiday as the park’s tum-of-the-century village and museum come alive with costumed volunteers and buildings adorned in simple, time-honored decorations. ^-4 Larry Baum (1937-2023) Guests may visit with St. Nicholas— who always seems to arrive with a generous supply of candy canes—and take part in hands-on activities such as candle dipping or crafting yam dolls, the kinds of humble pastimes that once delighted families long before modem distractions. Seasonal fare is offered throughout the village, from steaming cups of wassail to roasted chestnuts, cinnamon-sugar apples and fresh popcorn, all accompanied by music that carries softly through the historic streets. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and up, while children 12 and under always enjoy free entry; parking is free for all. As families travel from Hastings to Hickory Comers, or from Charlton Park to any of our community’s cherished seasonal gatherings, they take part in a tradition that stretches back through generations: marking Christmas with places that honor our past while offering joy in the pres­ ent. In celebrating both the Gilmore Car Museum’s Winter Wonderland and the historic charm of Charlton Park, we preserve not just events, but the enduring sense of togetherness that defines this comer of Michigan. It is in that spirit that we continue “Turning Back the Pages”—so that the memories we value today may become the cherished traditions of tomorrow. Sources: gi/morecarmuseum.org, City of Hastings event calendar. David Miller is a moderator for the '■Hastings History" Facebook group. u •9 I t e 4 J * J 4^ 1 ■fr. tl z ■X . 4 I.. 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I. 1^ f. ,1 .♦ ! i I A rt •J* r I r f I a I r <•/ :3 1 JT I. d." •^5 ’.t I.. When “Turning Back the Pages,” we are reminded that the Christmas season in Barry County has always been about more than lights, music, or gifts—it is about shared memory, community and the traditions that bind generations together. BfaL*z I '4 I >■' ■ jr tf , r t A I 'U *7 *- j The fully-operational 1941 George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner on the Gilmore . ! Car Museum campus. r J I 4 .4 V > I I i ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ i; I ’ r*’ I I I I > 1- i •i -f > ♦ # f r I ♦ I I 1 I \ I I �> V *5*1 s ‘if ¥ I Vr t T SPORTS Group IO u y I K (I I f •"J 5 I i R p. « r f) Jt. 'l" nANNrM s I f IlMClHHjenfiiitmi —b I.T :? ! > r / I 7 Yarger dives to fourth with difficult routine at D2 Finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor The defending Division 2 stale cham­ pion finished a little lower on the medal stand over the weekend at Eastern Michigan University in her second state finals appearance, but her score was even higher. Delton KelloggZHastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger finished fourth in the div­ ing competition al the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 Girls' Swimming and Diving Championships Friday and Saturday at EMU's Jones Natatorium in Ypsilanti. Yarger closed the championships with an overall 11-dive score of379.75 points. She won the 2024 state diving champion­ ship in Division 2 with a score of367.30. Rochester Adams junior Morgan Rea captured the 2025 title with a score of 431.75. Northview junior Katelyn Allen was second with 400.65 points and Ann Arbor Skyline senior Teagan McCallion placed third with a score of 383.05. Rea and Allen were 1-2 in the stand­ ings from the get-go Friday. Prelim’s consist of the first five dives at the stale finals, and afterwards the field was cut from 36 divers to the lop 20. That lop 20 performed three more dives Friday in the semifinals to get down to the top 16 who would compete for medal placement dunng Saturday's finals. Yarger had two dives cam as many as 41.40 points, a back I IZ2 somersault dive in the pike position in round two I riday and a forward 2 somersault dive in the pike position during Saturday's tenth round. DK/Haslings diving coach Todd Bates said judges arc always tougher at the stale finals, and he was really pleased with her performance regardless of her placing. Not quite in the place she would hope to be in late Friday. Yarger closed out the semifinals with her most precise dive of the meet - an inward dive in the pike position. Facing the board she leapt up. folded her top half down into the pike position and then reached down to slice into the water on what was one of her two voluntary (required) dives of the semifinal round. Il drew scores of sevens and eights from the judges and added a total of 31.50 points to her overall score. Bales said Yarger was just a little off on her two toughest dives which she started implementing this season, dives with a degree of difficulty of 2.6, a forward 2 1/2 somersault dive in the pike position and a forward 1 I /2 somersault dive with 2 twists in the free position. The state runner-up Allen and Byron Center senior Mackenzie Schitel who placed tenth were the only other girls « I J A > .J H to even anempt one dive with degree of difficulty (D.D.|ovcr2.4-cach with one 2.7 D D. dive in their routine The 15 points from Yarger pul the DK/ Hastings co-op program in 25ih place at :»p4 the conclusion of the finals. Farmington Hills Mercy beat out Grosse Pointe South 337-335 for the team stale championship. Scaholm was third with 260.5 points ahead ofBirming­ ham Groves 155.5, Ann Arbor Skyline 155, Byron Center 126. Midland Dow 114, Berkley 96, South Lyon East 94 and Ann Arbor Greenhills 77 in the lop icn. The team stale championship came down to the final race of the finals, with Grosse Pointe South leading by four points at the start of the 400-yard free­ style relay. The Farmington Hills Mercy team of Avery Tack, Campbell Shore. Lyla Collins and Ella Hafner touched the wall first at the end of the relay - in 3 minutes 30.34 seconds. They finished 1.63 seconds ahead of the runner-up Grosse Pointe South foursome to clinch their team's third consecutive D2 stale championship. Tack, a junior, had Mercy's only other event victory with a winning lime of 2:04.64 in the 200-yard individual medley. Grosse Pointe South girls won the 200- w f » fti •? rf 9 f. ! ' I’J <• X •p ? < : ■f A' A I ■ ri- i I J al M r » I k « c J <d I L <»* -• W Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger smiles from the medal stand after a fourth-place finish in the diving competition MHSAA Lower Peninsula Divisiorrt Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals Saturday at Eastern Michigan University's Jones Natatorium Photo 1 I J 4 J J V < I .y I ar » J > J provided See YARGER on 11 r < wt •* 4 H Aa J 9 4 • f* I Being better on the board boosts Slagel on Finals scoreboard ‘wkodem J-*» i f I A ■TK junior DI Diving state runner-up Brett Bremer Sports Editor Grand Rapids Gators junior Lydia Slagel went two steps up the medal stand Friday, Nov. 21. Slagel finished as the state runner-up at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals host­ ed by Oakland University in Rochester improving on a fourth place finish from I Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement ! Notice is given under section 3212 of the I revised judicature act of 1961. 1961 PA 236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1: iir PM. on December 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may b* greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sate does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser Is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the morlgagor(s): Kathleen McCully and Jasvinder Kaier, wife and husband Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: January 22, 2019 j Dale of Mortgage Recording: January 28.1 2019 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $193,001.45 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and described as: Lot 109, Misty Ridge No. 5. according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records Common street address (if any): 711 View Pointe Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333-9368 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 6 •II. 3278 the borrower win be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period lof active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 13, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 : (248) 642-2515 I 1577274 (11-13)(12-04) her sophomore season at the finals. Slagel was in third place following Thursday evening’s prelim’s and semifinals, and then with successes on some tougher dives late in the competition she moved up into second place. Kalamazoo Central senior Kiya Bow­ man made sure no one was catching her after she came out of Thursday’s semi­ finals with the lead. She won the state championship with an overall 11-dive score of 422.60 points. Slagel closed the meet with a score of 389.80. Both girls were really outstanding right from the start. Slagel had the lead after the first three dives, even with Bowman earning a stellar 50.60 points on her back 1 !6 somersault dive in the pike position in round two. Slagel scored more than 40 points on three of her first four dives of the competition. Slagel performed a strong dive 403C in round four, an inward I somersault dive in the tuck position, that earned her 41.80 points. Bowman had the same dive in the round and tallied a total score of 44.00 points to move into the lead. Bowman led the rest of the competition. “She really hit everything,” Slagel said of Bowman, “and she put together a spectacular meet.” “I was really just going for second or third. That is what I came here to do, and I did it,” Slagel added. It was third place for Slagel after the five preliminary dives, and she was still in third at the conclusion of round eight, the end of the semifinals. She moved into second with her forward two somersault dive in the pike position in round ten and then held that spot through the end with NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon THE REMINDER Wednesday at Noon THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon Group mthomepaper.com .u f I J Mill f® il I tfi r* iHin I I Ht pi*- git* -phi ;i I * '■'Ti- 1 »1 * * * XT 4*» I, r J. A I J J • ’'41' M) 1 IBbI I w a F r !•» V.\| bai^^ntanf* >” I I p ssr"Lai«l w 4^ L ftr. Ww ‘ Si?;3i» - 1 5 1 f I J -J Il • fa U 7 I w r? «» . C 1 i ' * »ik I t Wre^ ■* , ►-I ¥ I <)«8£rt He* *4 • * ** 401 I »t -« • aw ) _____ _ « b » % < i &J $ i. 1 f' ft m, <. 44 ris ■ * 3U « * we. * I' ^u. ' ifcitsbd’- ' « : I a. r, 1 i ' . Feb;;; - . k -*■ ’ r “ **r , J r . * *t*t T. I Grand Rapids Gators junior gets into her pike position on her final dive during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals at Oakland University in Rochester Friday. Nov, 21. Slagel finished the 11-dive • meet as the state runner-up Photos by Brett Bremer 1 K -•ill' r rt- 3 > ■**’* w <1 •s I**- J * ‘^’•WsEi *< 4 , ! 1 -s, I V, j ? ^■•. • •? > I «l SSp. > ♦c >4 • .•u - w * a strong inward dive in the pike position in round 11 that was judged one of her top dives of the meet. “Really, I’m happy with all of them,” Slagel said of her state finals dives. “Ev­ erything [was better than at regionals], I put in the work and I fixed things, and I made things work better than what they were.” She said most of that work happened on the board - better approaches and a better mindset. Slagel said she’ll start working on bigger and better things soon in hopes of moving up the medal stand at the state fi­ nals again as a senior. There isn’t too much to do, possibly swap some tuck position dives for pike position dives which have a higher degree of difficulty. She plans to be a manger for the boys’ co-op this winter and to spend some time working with those guys. The Grand Rapids Gators girls’ team is a co-op with Thomapple Kellogg, West Michigan Aviation, West Catholic and Hopkins. The boys’ team, the Grand Rapids Gars, combines Thomapple Kellogg, Hopkins, Unity Christian, West Michigan Aviation Academy and West Catholic. Over ^e years, Slagel has trained and competed in the Hastings Community Diving Club, and club coach Francesca Pi­ leci has coached the Gators’ divers this fall. “She does everything,” Slagel said. “She is the best person. I come into prac­ tice every day and she is just right there ready to go. She is always there saying *4 •^.1 1 i'Ji you’re going to do great, you’ve got this. Til be there standing behind the board and I’ll look over and I just see her big smile. It just helps me to know that I am okay and all this work we have put in is here to pay off. We’re going to do great. “She has always just been there for me. Let me tell you, I have some rough days and she is just like, ‘girl you’re going.to be fine,’ and we make it through. She’s my deck mom. I love her like a mom.” The top 16 in each event at the state finals earned medals. Slagel was the only diver among the top six scorers who was not a senior. Slagel’s 17pointsputtheGatorprogram in 24th-place in the overall final team standings. Unsurprisingly, Ann Arbor Pioneer won the MHSAA L.P. Division 1 team championship wi± 404 points. Jenison was a distant second with 249 points ahead of Northville 193, Zeeland 179, Canton 109, Brinton 108, Rockford 89 and Caledonia 79 in the top ten. Pioneer girls won six of the meet’s J 2 events and West Bloomfield senior Eliza­ beth Eichbrect was an individual stand-out with state championships in the fiwstyle distance races. She set state finals records in the 200-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle races Thursday and then took state championships in both events Friddy. She set the record in the 200 freestyle dt 1 minute 45.05 seconds in the prelim’s and then won with a time of 1 ;45.98. in the 5 d freestyle, she set a record in the prelim’s at See SLAGEL on' 11 ; . k *4? ,> 1.?. » •** V I < ’'y » V I ■> I. AW r >4 IT r« •' 4 J '1 • I > « •v, h.I I V '*• J. /»■ ■*>«. I ’ *4 ' ''•’’Tw L' I** •». 1 ’1b ■ * > % f n I t *« 5 t U 4. * " 11 'K.. 1 •« I -je J .3 "3, "7 ■Ji » 1 t '* " 'J' >• 1 ■* ' •5 t » *T i “t II I - t ’■ ‘S’ . K 9> .a Ik i• 4 viv/'’4i« I •X » p »• 1 I r ( . Xv'.' J- <■ iS’i 5 “T ; < ILtf ! | ■ I -•^ ■s •I r V L'..r T b I ( ’.•w i , > 14:k A *' >u <« 4 f 5. ■ 'TJ V • I '*V Ml <;r,L ft* t s' ' V !r •i > 4; ? At, ! *** s s 4 *. .V <K ■'tt I '' « S’ h *i\*.>* •, 'V •* a • » fl■ sF. k .. » 4 4 t *'4i * * ■ \ 5 f •. Th V* I • * \A s’* 1 •4J t:. 1; 4 p. =:b ft I I I * I I. -4 *1 4M s ^r. 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Photos by Brett Bremer I ft * ,r» H J J* ^r.i* £ ft - .ft \ 4ft s .9!= *• I j I I V ■•k ’K hl f« w vl; ' A iwr^t Ik**-L I ? i "VW * % > -O^if i 1 'I « > Jr As >< 4 r r T / i I 4 T J _r f f J » I ■ ■'y'^ ft *4 4 1 4 < T ’<1 s r *. ft I * t I I * ft .‘V > » a Al |!* t —T * •*1; ^1 ’ ■'i.' ' ( i -^r~ »’•< I I i 1 f . I t k . •. • > 4 b S u *’*^’ft'**' J fS t i I k >. M wi ft* b»* t t y K ft I '!• i ft «to* z. K’C .. 3 ■ L AS Delton Kellogg/Hastings sophomore Aubrey Yarger gets into her pike position on her forward dive in the pike position to close Friday's semifinals during the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals at Eastern Michigan University's Jones Natatorium in Ypsilanti. Photo by Brett Bremer * I Oft 4 1' { V w I k A *.) \ Ik** a ♦* ft «r I *1? ' - 4 •V YARGER —T > ft#* v<* 9 ‘ J .'Vi^V * * ' *w. % «a-j ^i AiC AJ" • ’ • ft » Lakewood first baseman Madison Fenlong tags out a Thornapple Kellogg inner at home plate during the annua! Barry County Invitational in Middleville st May. Fenlong signed to join the Albion College Women's Softball program last week. :..;n f ep^Mk': J n’.!L Continued from Page 10 yard medley relay and the 200-yard freestyle relay, and the state runner-up team had sophomore Quinn Ryan win the 100-yard backstroke in 56.08 sec­ onds, senior Whitney Handwork win the 50-yard freestyle in 23.24, and sophomore Caroline Bryan win the 100-yard butterfly in 54.59. Skyline junior Adrienne Schadler was the only girl to win two individual events taking the 200-yard freestyle in 1:46.85 and the 500-yard freestyle in 4:48.50. Both times are now MHSAA L.P. Division 2 Finals records. ft Viking first baseman makes pians 'Vi 'f Mo play at Albion College 4 It 4 s Jr iz- r ; Brett Bremer I I J : Sports Editor •i Discussing softball, the mental and i r emotional aspects of the game come up a lot with Lakewood senior Madison , I Fenlong, ' J She is always looking to build her ; confidence. She says the game has really taught her about perseverance. And she said if there is one thing she . feels like she excels at on the diamond ‘ jit is being a leader who “when we’re j down I can kind of lift us back up very i £well. I think that one of my strong suits 1 4 ■ I f J . fj = il ..-j; C f iff? 3 '.All J r I iU*3 1LI ’rf A k r * ♦ r 5 I I *<. H i for sure is being able to put aside errors <7 I J and stuff like that and just like really /« wfri « m ft k -f ; lifting the team up.” Fenlong hits dingers too. Fenlong signed her letter of intent to join the Albion College Women’s Soft‘ ; ball program with friends, classmates, “teammates, coaches and family Thurs; \ ^y, Nov. 20, at Lakewood High School. ! , “I think that has always kind of been I •5 s ► ' '.:A4,z • ♦ • * * A I I t I I f Aft fffti36oa.sW ijtMfiWTh'' 1 c V fill , T >• kJ iu .'.• n (Ui FWV. jtMflfh 8 ■ b- H r ■ I J* ♦ I Ir 9 * I * k I ) I k prf'^ J’-’t inirrL 1 / dff^ I *'’■ I I ■ >) ■ vj; ‘-C 4 I ,•» rj-ih kjjjii'/ 1 1 ■ 0« iCOgtA ‘iaj I b(:j/ ^p* » • t ’w>r4^; 4 , the plan, playing in college. I started playing travel ball at lOU, 12U and I pretty much fell in love with the sport and I was like, I want to do this colle­ giately. I want to be a collegiate player.” .^ ' Viking varsity softball coach Brent Hilley said Fenlong has a great softball IQ, honed over years of travel and var­ sity level softball. Fenlong started out playing tee ball, got into the Blue Bombers in Lake Odessa, and then moved on to travel ball at the lOU and 12U levels. She spent time playing with Michigan Impact out of Grand Ledge, the Grand Rapids Blaze and last few travel seasons have been with Mid-Michigan Chaos based in Lansing. “She works incredibly hard at prac­ tice,” Hilley said. “She is a tremendous teammate. Always helping to explain our things to the younger players. Very solid hitter and fielder. When things don’t go right she has the ability to put things behind her and move on to the next play. That will be key to her success at the next level.” Fenlong said a home run against Bath during the Vikings’ home Lakewood Invitational the spring of her sopho­ more year, her first varsity home run, was really a stand-out moment in her varsity time so far. She has also been a part of the Lake­ wood varsity girls’ golfprogram and has been talked into joining the Lakewood varsity girls’ wrestling team this winter by softball teammate Peyton Federau. ) k ■'^aaae^x , • _■■IXX 1 t k r SLAGEL •^-4 *. •» I I-’* . {,• - . Continued from Page 10 4 I t (.-■ r .rir’ J -' I * b r .kJ,' • Jft' r’ 1 1 t i f > ■. . k .1 d, ( Mitt; uS>. 'It ni ’ / ® r?' r*» J ■ ' , 1 -p; ■ ' i.r << *)»l ' » -•4 > ir ■ . ^.^.1 *' j f* J' it ft I w •ft’ < i i .7/ . "ri' I 1 J ,(*■" 4 t r . / zL I I I r j I . ’A /I . Jj.' I t I I ’» • •» t. 1 I 4 I k 4 I ..1- o'’’ (. t <<< I k .• , f 4 ■ ...11' * 1 .7 • t < ll« / * 4 r 'Jij t I ( * t J u - CJf • j y ■! K r ■ I I I f J -S> » I z / I ’ I i i i iT- 1 •-J.' J ■ * z *** It k t n I . I ■« yard freestyle relay wins, and she won the 50-yard freestyle in 22.91. Senior teammate Katelyn Van Ryn won the 100yard freestyle in 49.94 and was a part of the 200-yard freestyle relay and 400-yard fi'eesty le relay wins for the Pioneer squad. The Gators compete in the OK Conference East Division, and the East ' rx- • ■ . • ^ . . ... Division champions from Caledonia this season were tenth as a team led by senior J Sophie Gaylord who has plans to swim " collegiately for Oakland University next , season. Gaylord she placed fifth in the /^50-yard freestyle in 23.45 and third in the l<* « I f t ! kJ I 4:42.00 and thenVon the championship in 4:42.89. Pioneer sophomore Tallulah Beg was the only other girl to win two individual events. She took the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:03.42 and the 200-yard individual medley in 2:04.15. Beg was ' &lso a part of Pioneer’s winning 200-yard fnedley relay team. ' Freshman Kia Alert was a part of the ‘ ‘ Pioneer 200-yard medley relay and 200- f ■I 5 i jk/ 1 aJ 4 I i I .100-yard freestyle in 51.42, and she was a part ofthe Fighting Scots’fifth-place 200yard medley relay team and ninth-place 200-yard freestyle relay team. >> Grand Rapids Gators junior Lydia Slagel (right), a Thornapple Kellogg High School student, smiles from the medal stand with state champion Kiya Bowman from Kalamazoo Central following their 1-2 finish at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 1 Girls’ Swimming and Diving Finals at Oakland University in Rochester. Junior Fighting Scot Mya VanderZwaag was 15th in the 50 freestyle in 25.14,16th in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:08.32 and a part of both of those medal winning relay teams for Caledonia. Fenlong said through the first few prac­ tices she is finding that the confidence needed to be out on the wrestling mat is similar to that needed when standing in the batter’s box. She plans to start out with pre-nursing studies at Albion. “I really enjoyed the visit and ev­ erything it had to offer,” Fenlong said. “It was big enough were it felt like a big university, but it was small enough where I still felt like I was in a small area.” The Lakewood varsity girls’ wrestling team has plans to host a Lakewood jamboree Dec. 4. Practices for the 2026 varsity softball season are slated to begin March 9. SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 49c of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Paige Rozell-Clouse and Logan Clouse, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: March 15, 2024 Recorded on March 19, 2024, in Document No. 2024-001819, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on November 4, 2025, in Document No. 2025009371, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 44/100 Dollars ($185,999.44) Mortgaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 5, Block 22, Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records Commonly known as 612 W Clinton St, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 Notice of Foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 01:00 PM on December 04, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Pladng the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance, company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagor(s): Stevie J. Foreman, a single man Original Mortgagee: United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture Date of mortgage: May 31, 2018 Recorded on June 07, 2018, Recording Instrument # 2018-005554. Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven and 72/100 Dollars ($133,527.72) Mortgaged premises: LAND SITUATED IN BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, A PARCEL IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT 10 CHAINS 56 LINKS NORTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 28;THENCE NORTH 80.04 FEET; THENCE WEST 12 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 80.04 FEET; THENCE EAST 12 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 14400 Kellogg School Road Hickory Corners Ml 49060 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Act 236 of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. ALAW 5404 Cypress Center Drive. Suite 300, Tampa, FL 33609 (813) 221-4743 25-012209 (11-06)(11-27) 1577388 (11-13)(12-04) f t M ■1 k ■r ■ t ii I i. 4 I * . ii r I ft ft V ft ft ft ft I t I $ I J t ---- .M 1*11 �I r i K 12 Thursday, November 27, 2025 4 t THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW^ Group HastingsBanner.com WWW. /O st ALL-BARRY COUNTY ' r I FALL 2025 J •l IP'3 t r** •» <5^ ^1 t I Just one senior among boys’ all-county honorees i Brett Bremer I I i I 1 I I i I I I I I i I I I I ( 1 I I I I I 1 1 I 1 I 1 Sports Editor Delton Kellogg junior Landon Mad­ den ran to the state finals once again. The Panther pack inched closer to him too as the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team had four guys earn All-Barry County First Team honors this fall and another couple guys run their way onto the all-county second team. It was a season facing tough compe­ tition for the area squads once again all throughout the fall. The Delton Kellogg boys were regu­ larly racing with the Southwestern Ath­ letic Conference stars from Saugatuck and Holland Black River who finished fifth and seventh overall at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals. Another SAC boys’ squad, Hackett Catholic Prep, placed seventh in the D4 Finals. Lansing Catholic, the champions of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, ran to a runner-up finish at those finals after beating the Lakewood guys and everyone else in their league. Parma Western from the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference placed fourth at the D2 Finals. Thomapple Kellogg was chasing the highly ranked D2 squad from South Christian all fall in the OK Gold Conference. A freshman led that Thomapple Kel­ logg all fall, and fast underclassmen were not rare around Barry County as ofthe 14 all-county honorees this season there is only one senior. The top seven finishers from the late-October Barry County Champion­ ships at Lakewood High School yarned spots on the all-county first team and the next seven finishers from ±at race fill the All-Barry County Second Team. Here are the 2025 All-Barry County First and Second Teams. All-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country First Team Owen Bremer, Thomapple Kellogg: Set a TK freshman record on the uber fa^t Otsego Bulldog Invitational course with a personal record time of 17 min­ utes 8.9 seconds, and was at the fi-ont of the pack for the Trojan team all season long finishing as hi^ as tenth at an OK Gold Conference race. His next best time was 17:50.9 at ±e Trojans’ MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by South Christian, where he was about a minute faster than he was at the Under the Lights Invitational to open the season. Bremer placed fifth at the Barry County Championships in 18:15.8. Bryce Goodemoot, Lakewood: Goodemoot, a junior, ran his fastest race of the season on the Vikings’ home course for the Barry County Championships. He placed sixth in 18:32.2. That was the fourth time he finished a race in less than 19 minutes this fall. Goodemoot finished as high as 21st at a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division race. Jace Hilton, Delton Kellogg: Hilton finished in less than 19 minutes at the final three races of the season. He set his PR at 18:33.9 to place seventh at the Barry County Championships. Hilton, a sophomore, broke the 19-minutemark for the first time placing I ) ' I _.4.. /5 A ie;f I I 1 4 1 k J ( f AfV; f « J- ■■’•••ft w •l I p’ '♦Z 3 / “ iw z * *> z o *» / V: <* .1 I -ir / I ? •*' r I , ■4' t * < • f I » W*; 4 . t ( * J 1 A ,4 •/ I — I «• 4i* < -ft -J LMlirODD *el J * 9 t » r J *« i* I ft 11 II « s M i "‘I- A ^3 I f.3 .J i I if' >/.’ ‘ 3 M'’ I /y//r » f‘-IA ! >* I ft ■ 4 1 } r K' I I I I* «»» e (■ Country teams. First team members are (front from left) Landon Madden, Kaden Rohrbacher, Nick Muday Joseph McCoy, Owen Bremer, Bryce Goodemoot and Jace Hilton. Second team members 1! I t M. i i: jlr r I .V* <> 1. < hrfjg^ 1 -} IS « i » ’-ft A > I ■V ri < I T 11 ft r.. jft. 7 *' ^1' ,« ,41? 38th in 18:36.9 at the Kalamazoo Chris­ tian Comet Invitational and then he was under 19 again at his team’s MHSAA Division 3 Regional in Allendale with a 51st-place time of 18:47.0. Landon Madden, Delton Kellogg: A two-time state qualifier, Madden capped off his junior campaign with a personal record timeofl6:32.7that put him50th at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Cross Country Finals. He was about nine seconds faster than he was on the Mich­ igan International Speedway course for the finals as a sophomore. Madden was the champion at the Barry County Championships in 17:23.8 and he also took a victory at the Heritage Christian Academy Meet this fall. He placed as high as 16th at a Southwestern Athletic Conference race. Joseph McCoy, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore in his first varsity cross country season at Delton, McCoy was about six minutes faster at the end of the season than he was at the start. McCoy set his personal record at 17:47.2 with a 30th-place finish at the Panthers’ D3 Regional in Allendale. McCoy went under 20 minutes for the first time at the first SAC jamboree of the season, went under 19 minutes for the first time at the Otsego Invitational, and then went under 18 for the first time there at regionals. He was just off his PR pace at the Barry County Championships where he finished fourth in 17:51.4. Nick Muday, Delton Kellogg: Muday found another gear at the end ofhis senior season. He cut about half a minute fi-om his previous PR at the Panthers ’ Division 3 Regional in Allendale at the end of the season. He placed 26th at the regional in 17:32.9. His previous PR was 18:04.7 which he set in a 20th-place finish at the SAC finale. Muday was under 18 minutes again - at the Barry County Championships. He placed third in 17:51.2 in helping the Panthers to the team title. Kaden Rohrbacher, Lakewood: The Lakewood leader for most of the fall, ....>- ■ r' > f 9 * s*^ d sf r Rohrbacher was the runner-up at the Barry County Championships with a time of 17:41.3. It was one ofa handful of races he finished in less than 18 minutes. Rohrbacher set his personal record at the CAAC White finale this season plac­ ing 11 th in 17:33.9. He finished as high as ninth at a conference race this season. All-Barry County Boys’Cross Country Second Team Malachi Allersma, Delton Kellogg: A fi'eshman, he peaked at the end of the season with his last three races his fast­ est three races. Allersma set a personal record running with the DK varsity at its D3 Regional in Allendale turning in a time of 18:55.4. He got even faster in early November running in the MITCA Meet of Champions where he finished in 18:19.7. Allersma placed 12th at the Barry County Championships with a time of 18:19.7. Tyler Curtis, Maple Valley: After just missing second team honors in each of his first two varsity seasons, Curtis ran to a spot on the All-Bany County Second Team this fall with an eighth-place finish at the county meet. He hit the finish line in 18:41.8. That finish marked the second straight race for Curtis, a junior, finishing in less than 19 minutes. He set his PR at 18:28.4 at the Lions’ Division 4 Regional in Al­ lendale. He finished as high as 15th at a Big 8 Conference race this fall. Grady Galaviz, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior, Galaviz earned second team all-county and honorable mention all-conference for the second straight season. Galaviz ran to a time of 18:53.3 to place tenth at the Barry County Cham­ pionships at the end of the season. He set his personal record at the Sparta Invitational in September with a time of 18:06.2 and was regularly under that 19-minute mark throughout the fall. He finished as high as 17th at an OK Gold Conference race this season. Ayden Jones, Delton Kellogg; Another 49 I 1*1 Panther really at his best at the end of the i ■ '.jMlr^'MMliiP season. Jones set his PR at 18:54.4 attheJ Panthers’Division 3 Regional race in Al- ' : lendale where he was about three minutes .k^aecTDni-’f' ‘ faster than his early season times. Jones, a sophomore in his first varsity cross country season at DK, placed 11th., ; at the Barry County Championships in 18:59.6. Caleb Kramer, Hastings: A junior in A B his second high school season, Kramer earned all-county honors for the first timF rus* while setting his personal record at tlie" Barry County Championships. He placed 13th in 19:18.7. Kramer finished in less than 20 minutes , -.i ra for the first time at the Interstate-8 Ath- . letic Conference Championship where he placed 42nd in 19:44.7. He finished 5 as high as 30th at a conference jamboree f flr:i this season, ' k sr 1** . rlC • 4 I >* • » Ih 'Y .) * X 4 ft* a< > -IO'’*- \ - f r J ’ •»/ LX .. A lA * Up ft 11 p» *' / >*" b.C X .. . . • t if ' -•N* 4 A rr « I 5:. 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Box 158 Hastings, Ml 49058-0158 I I I I I I (269) 945-3449 sschantz@barrycrc.0r3 I .-*• NOTICE TO BIOOERS'n> BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION I NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION 1725 West M-43 Hwy P.O. Box 158 Hastings. Ml 49058-0158 Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, RO. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 4, 2025 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org. (1) Wheel Loader 42,000-45,000 lbs The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. iJ b h r I jn a, a ►" Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, RO. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 11:00 A.M. December 4, 2025 for the following project. The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. •> ft* I « 1 1 ir ♦ 51 « «♦* * V I ■1 IV "S •l I I «•» V •* '■< •a Si,|i t Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, RO. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 4, 2025 for the following items. v» 'Tl ■ ft’ 4 J • • 1; '^'0. >/< M ST ,.. ;* ’? H -fc < •'C' 5-* • I* < « M t. > * * K Specifications and additional I . information may be obtained at . I the Road Commission Office at the above phone number or at our website www.barrycrc.org. T* >< ft* *1 r a « * '■I 11 > h 1 t ( r'''j -.* * t s *vr ill •< a 1 (1) Used Excavator 68,000-70,000 lbs V f *?ft 8 V ■•V ‘-V* Ji i« I I ->2 The board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. ( r. 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I '. • t ** i I 1 1 ly 3 ' t ft * �\ Ml* A I I i; s ¥ , I: \ ■ f* THE HASTINGS BAMMER VIEW- vvvvw.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, November 27, 2025 Group r'H' 13 J I 1 *4 JJri p r * ■ *1A ALL-BARRY COUNTY.,, ,,, >1 a I — Pair of X.C. state finalists among all-county ladies I br f Bi«tt Bremer Sports Editor •l ' s 4^ 5 a I <4 n *■ I __ ___________________ ____ » • I « . bJou’-’TC'rnJGSiM 2.birfH^riJPzngiEqffl;t , .eiinn •■f d83:i < sieJ4W t mcji^ • I Ci b’-' >» • X. i tzzi < jj- ^'J. > Il JUl’ * 1’ 4 th/. ' U.J^ it 1 i k ’’’Hili.' V >1 I * J H w } / • %IUU Ji -■■ I I I P b n IT - s. £ L.'!^4o 4 (* 1 < __•X i aKw&sgoi i * I * asm ^sre^ . k t i r le. I; - - I ’Tb’ Hw iinid ^dJ •_»* I ' J VL ■ / 1'. J w ■14- \ I I I I f I I r .•I •« k «k k4 .1'2 v iff v '■ .1 I 1 I 1 2T** t I 0 I ajii£=2 41' 5dl WW J ! K 0 boqqcj I iiji. □ • r -* 7 !< r .'1<V TTi— “"’Y} I J i q /Inoc I I 3din: Rtes t r \ t i n • 4 *•» V/ 0/ 4 1 1 ?•* t .r' I bl. ' ■ i '*** WB .• ) < Irj r ^**■***91*^ I ? •I •1. •21 J I I t I t ;ui' I 4 T ^r' » <l!RiJ4ri1i J i^/i ropM •J I" 'ic if.. ? 4 J|:ri I J I «* ’*?'• -• 1 rr' it fr. fV •.ejy ’TL J ; h /■ I • ! r. • ji .t •«l ! * 4 • .. -..-ft. ference Championship, leaping forward after finishing 27th and 23rd at the two conference jamborees. Miller ran to a fifth-place time of 22:10.7 at the Barry County Championships. Caroline Randall, Hastings: Now a three-time state medalist, Randall capped off her senior season with a time of 17 minutes 49.6 seconds that put her in fourth place in the Division 2 girls’ race at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals. She was just ten seconds off her PR, and her own school record, at the state finals. Randall was the victor at the Barry County Championship for the; second time in three seasons with a winning time of 18:49.6 on the course at Lakewood High School. Carmen Reynolds, Thomapple Kel­ logg: One of five different ladies to lead the TK girls’ team in a race this fall, Reynolds run to a runner-up time of 21:40.8 at the Barry County Champion­ ships at the end of the season. Reynolds ran to a 16th-place finish at the OK Gold Conference championship this fall after being the conference’s JV champion as a sophomore. Reynolds is now a three-time All-Barry County hon­ oree and a two time first-teamer. Breanna Schut, Thomapple Kellogg: Schut improved her personal record by more than a minute and a half as a sophomore with a time of 21:58.5 at the Sparta Invitational in February. She earned all-county honors for the first time by placing fourth at the Barry County Championships with a time of 22:10.2. Schut improved her placing in each successive OK Gold Conference race this fall. She finished as high as 17th at the conference championship meet. Te’- i ■>*1 ! * I r fI 1- . I*! •r;: . / I r t .K. • (ill';' / 1' V-" -4 • o - t J •p I I 4fl L > / bh J* • I •urj-’' -. ;j .* r I I Z ' 1 I i: I ■'> « •J’« Heidi Carter, Lakewood: Carter took a big jump forward running on her home course at the Barry County Champi­ onship to close out the fall. She set her personal record at 22:54.2 to place tenth at the county meet; That time beat her previous season best by more than a minute. Overall she peaked at the right time with her two other fastest races the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division finale and her team’s D2 regional race at South Christian. Carter led the Viking pack all fall. Avery Hagemann, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A senior, Hagemann closed out the fall by running her fastest time of the season at the Barry County Champion­ ship. She placed ninth in 22:52.5 to earn second team all-county honors for the third time in three high school seasons. t 1 ■J wv<1 p* All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country Second Team II I 1 J -1 t 1“^’ I t -' * jLli I I i r i I b' JA T Z k.: . IJ J ■ !r::i I sal." I I i .. xJ'ltifcJ / ■ ; I j j > f « I d > Mi«’ course at regionals, and then placed sev­ enth at the Barry County Championship W5,.36, in»-zZ.Jo.2. Brielle Miller, Thomapple Kellogg: A freehman. Miller set her personal record at21:32.2 to place 28th and lead the TK tefin at its MHSAA Division 2 Regional hosted by South Christian High School. She was two minutes after than she was ori'.the same course to open the season in'August. She placed 14th at the OK Gold Con I* r* r r* p b ■ "If ‘> I! -Ji ¥ 1 .e J ..xSJ-I j 7 t f K i jii I , ( i;4 H ■ 1 ’ I f ; j : : j o i ■I ' .!’! «•* .A7 I 8/. ^71 1(1 T i e ..(4- » I ( ' ) ‘ 'f t ■ t * I t ■ I r •-4.. - Zi a J ^1 t : I > T- ft * . I »/ r. *s , I 1 ••4 ■ r 1 ,1 J j I I t * ►- WE CONNECT COMMUNITIES > » I • f. j I I t 1 11 :« L Let us connect you to your next customer! I ’rI d 11 il ►w We reach more than 352,000 homes each week and know how to make the most of your advertising budget. r .A •« ». * ■ < I* t VI ^^^aosfiofef Group I J f r >?■ Her previous best this year was a time of 23:17.0 at the OK Gold Conference Championship where she placed 28th. Madison Kietzman, Thomapple Kel­ logg: Kietzman led the Trojan team at the OK Gold Conference Championship at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids with an llth-place time of 21 minutes 40.2 seconds. A senior, Kietzman earned All-Barry County honors for the fourth time wifti her eighth-place time of 22:36.4 at the Barry County Championships to close the season. She had a top time this fall of 21:06.5 at the Otsego Bulldog Invi­ tational. Riley Perley, Delton Kellogg: Ajunior in her first varsity season at Delton, Perley set her personal record time at 23:01.9 to place 12th at the Barry County Championship. She was more than four minutes faster than she was at her first race of the season. Perley dropped her personal record time at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational, and then the final Southwestern Athletic Conference jamboree, then at regionals and then again at the county meet to close out the season. Chloe Pirtle, Hastings: Ajunior, Pirtle earned the final all-county spot with a personal record run of 23:30.6 which put her in 14th place at the Barry County Championship. Her previous best time of the season was 24:04.0 at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship. Pirtle fin­ ished as high as 26th at an 1-8 race this fall. Elli Timmerman, Delton Kellogg: Timmerman improved her time on the regional course in Allendale with a personal record run of 23:17.6 at the Panthers’ D3 Regional race at the end of her senior season. She was a minute faster than she was on the course at the end of her junior season. Timmerman was the Kellogg Divi­ sion champion at Thomapple Kellogg’s Coach B Invitational early in the season. She was just off her personal record time at the Barry County Championship where she placed 13th in 23:21.4. Izabelle Soper, Maple Valley: A senior in her first varsity cross country season with the Lions, Soper cut more than four and a half minutes from her first time of the season to her last. She set her PR at 22:55.1 toplace 11 th at the Barry County Championship. She finished as high as 20th in a Big 8 Conference race this fall, and she placed 26th at the Lions’ MHSAA Division 4 Regional in Allendale with a time of 23:39.0 - which was her PR until the county meet. r 4 < - . <’ M < J •— ) ! I* J Sr J t FI * 'I I / »« i I « 4*r;A r u Ji! w t J ■ « r A' 'I ’ I r 'f ■I I * t » I iii '•f • £ # * “J f 3: .4 Oto : X *> •I > •AV. * • s •MM I t 1 -f.) > 1 f f F ir i I Jr H' — Schedule a consultation today — /Contact Advertising Director Pete Clinton • 810-664-0811 • pclinton@mihomepaper.com » l! I I i / I 'I* I J i I ♦ ♦ 1 j » I *• 5* The 2025 All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country teams. First team members are (front from left) Caroline Randall, Carmen Reynolds, Melanie Jones, Breanna Schut. Brielle Miller, Peyton Hardy and Emerson Leary. Second team members are (back from left) Madison Kietzman, Avery Hagemann, Heidi Carter, Izabelle Soper, Riley Perley, Elli Timmerman and Chloe Pirtle. Photo by Brett Bremer Melanie Jones^ Maple Valley: The fastest freshman in the county, Jones earned a spot in the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Girls’ Cross Coun­ try Finals at the end of the season where she placed 135th with a time of22:30.4 J Jones qualified for the finals with a I personal record time of 22:04.7 at her team’s D4 Regional in Allendale and then dropped her PR again at the Barry County Championship where she was third in 21:52.0. Emerson Leary, Hastings: A fresh­ man, Leary broke the 23-minute mark {I at-the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference ! championship for the first time. She set ; her PR in that conference championship race with a time of 22:46.4. She cut more than three minutes from , ■ her August South Christian the time on the same SouthUnder Christian I ♦ « •t’J 9 4 ♦ £ 1 1 r -Jj J *4 4 • I r I I..: V iilo-'" Ia ’ 1 « > Z* in * As f rJ 4 f-**u I 'zS I s el fl k 1 k t 1 r 1 I ' , 1 r' a I u i I* IJ. r IJ I • I 5. !<><><' Ir'lf;" . •X •Cs I/'-,, 4 I I 9 r I f A •l &V t p t <*• 4' -r A I I 1 ** I r I 'jS^ t —« I ’••■'^ ^< /Y> I* kMl T I i I Peyton Hardy, Thomapple Kellogg: A -r? junior. Hardy led the Thomapple Kel­ I ■ •i logg pack for much of the season. She -..^.r!«rf-, i just missed getting under the 21 -minute mark at the Sparta Invitational and then pulled it off at the Otsego Bulldog Invi­ tational in September. ii nj.^:; t.-,-*-. Hardy placed 12th at the OK Gold I' -riniiri Conference Championship, matching her top finish from a conference jambo. ree, and closed out her season by placing .x^Qziisi i sixth at the Barry County Championship __ __ J J in 22:12.1 on the course at Lakewood Highschool. . ?vy '*t— I I All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country First Team i I 1 ’ * *7»*hP I The Thomapple Kellogg girls’ team continued its dominance of the Barry County Championships winning the county meet again this fall at Lakewood High School the first Monday in November. ■Hastings junior Caroline Randall con­ tinued her stellar varsity cross country campaign with a third straight trip to the state finals. Maple Valley had a freshman run to the state finals. The Thomapple Kellogg ladies were second to South Christian in the OK Gold Conference this fall, and then the Trojan, Hastings Saxons and Lakewood V^ngs competed against South Chris­ tian on the Sailors’ home course in one ofthe toughest D2 Regionals in the state af the end of the season. That regional was one that included four of the fop 15 ranked teams in the state. Grand Rapids Christian and South Christian from that regional wound up ±ird and fourth in the team standings at the state finals, and East Grand Rapids placed tenth. Randall didn’t push things at regionals, but then outran all those girls from her region at the finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, The Delton Kellogg and Maple Val­ ley girls competed in Division 3 and 4 Regionals respectively at the end of the season in Allendale. The Maple Valley girls were fifth in their race, just 18 points behind the last of the three state qualifying teams. The top seven runners at the Barry County Championships earned spots *on this year’s All-Barry County First Team and the next seven runners across the finish line fill the all-county second team spots. All five Barry County varsity cross country programs have girls honored among the area’s best. Here are the 2025 All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country First and Second Teams. OP t J '-■ ■ ■ I 3? ♦ ♦ I * GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY Ck)unty, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION; Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mathew Hallifax and Shawnda Robinson, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated May 28, 2021, and recorded on June 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29, 2024 and recorded on March 29, 2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 57/100 DOLLARS ($237,508.57). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS, CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDMENTS, RECORDED IN 2016010383 AND RE-RECORDED IN 2017-005529, AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59, OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED.I Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS’ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IFYOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: November 27. 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Robert A. Blumberg (P87490), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois, 60602. Telephone: (312) 541-9710 File No.: Ml 25 6821 (11-27)(12-18) ’T �*• 14 Thursday, November 27, 2025 4 THE HASTINGS BANNER i VIEW *'j } I wOroup M f I •f • www HastingsBanner.com ( ■ • ■• '1 t A i ALL-BARRY COUNTY •V w. FALL 2025 J / A big group of youngsters kept honing their game throu^out the fall on the area golf courses. Thomapple Kellogg was led by a roster full ofjuniors. Hastings had a sophomore finish as one of the top golfers in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference. Just a trio ofseniors finished the season here earning Al l-Barry County honors as underclassmen fill ei^t of the 11 places NOTICE I Attention homeowner: If you are a military I service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 [days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the, revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. th^t the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 jPM on JANUARY 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does Inot automatically entitle the purchaser to free i iHundred Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($143,432.15). Under the power of sale coritained in said Imortgage and the statute in such case made I I I I t 1 I I I I i • I k 1 and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8,2026. I Said premises are located in the Township! of said Section 28; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 220.00 feet to the true point of beginning: thence! South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 373.08 feet; thence South 52 degrees 2o| I minutes 58 seconds West 364.29 feet; thence North 60 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds West 35.79 feet; thence North 14 degrees 36 minutes! |45 seconds West 212.14 feet to the point of! beginningTogether with a non-exclusive private! leasement for ingress, egress and public utility t i I 1 I i k I I k i I f r purposes, 66 feet wide, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 50 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 28, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 66.08 feet along said 1/4 line: thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 881.91 feet; thence North 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 67.30 feet; ' thence North 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East 865.45 feet to the point of beginning.Also together with a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes, 66 feet wide, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 28; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet to the true point of beginning: thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 66.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds West 317.09 feet; thence South 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West 283.59 feet; thence South 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 206.14 feet; thence North 83 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds West 66.00 feet; thence North 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds East 233.86 feet; thence North 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East 335.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 340.87 feet to the point of beginning. 4727 Waldorf Road, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will jbe held responsible to the person who buys the! property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property! during the redemption period. Dated: November 27,2025 File No. 25-004743 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC I Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 V y ?• V K it < 1 4 i •• 7 t I «•* 1 i f 3^ fc I 1 4 < e * r ! - I’ 5 h .T t X sr ♦1 I 4; • A fl h I- ♦x F SR- 4 i I• W. rwsannH >*:• Pl* < I I every event she competed in this fall including the team’s MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Regional where she turned in a score of 96 strokes at Pigeon Creek. Archbold, a senior, shot a 46 and a 47 at the first two CAAC White jamborees of the season. Lilli Edger, Hastings: A sophomore. Edger was the individual medalist at the first Interstate-8 Athletic Conference jamboree of the season shooting a 44 at Coldwater GolfCourse. She would close the season earning all-conference honors. Edger led the Saxon team throughout the rest of±e fall. She finished the season with a nine-hole scoring average of45.96 strokes. She shot a 93 to place seventh at the 1-8 Championship at the end of ±e season and she placed 20± at her team’s MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 k ' :\, Regional with a score of 95. Sophia Greenfield, Hastings: A senior, Greenfield closed out her time as a varsity golfer strong for the Saxons. She finished this fall with a nine-hole scoring average of 54.38 strokes. Greenfield shot a 97 to place eighth at the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference Championship and then placed 22nd with a 97 at her team’s Division 2 Regional tournament Vivian Hansson, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior, Hansson was the leader for ±e Trojan team all throughout the fall play­ ing in ±e top spot She placed 16th at the OK Gold Conference Championship with a score of 102 strokes. Hansson was also the TK leader at its Division 2 Regional with a score of 101. Hansson averaged 46.9 strokes per nine holes, for the season. I Sydney Martin, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior, Martin fired an average nine-hole score of50 strokes throughout the season an improvement ofabout six strokes from her sophomore season. Martin was named ±e Trojan’s most improved player ±is season. Jordan Price, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior, Price had a nine-hole season average of 49.1 strokes. She got off to a slow start to the year, but by the end of the fall she was playing her best golf. Price was the team’s number two throughout much of the fall, and had an especially strong day in mid-September when she shot a 48 and a 47 in the two conference jamborees played that day at Orchard Hills and Yankee Springs. AU-Barry County .Girls’Golf Second Team <4 .7 /fy. - n )-! ^aiJ j'li bsii^ fl h ;iaav hwti^sdiHL 1; in f ’ - t Ill-x-4< * ftiidWO r J wt’onno. ifiabW K 1 )•. fi- ! T t LOflOOriFf’O k 1 I ifruiU 1 . .HKlUUU'ni liiLLlU * f #■ 4 u2Ba8§dIt^rLii’: •* J i P -i :ii > 7'^ ui^i ! P I 1^ r ■•^1 i > ! -' Ifl : TJ31S i'fOS L < ( > tn ■ BB mveawornrH Lilli Edger i i ** cd£infttd(^ * the season. t/’firiObifigdzpJB-1 Coach Bob Kaminski said Chase quiet­ I 'i r: ly had a very good season and like some rma ‘ A’i bns rK€f?: I z* teammates was really playing her b^ ;n i^nrYrio ' .□o^ES^ i n; ■ I rs^i' ’' 1 '"' golf by the end of the season. 1 .39 J Emily Coe, Thomapple Kellogg;^A ■ sjswv&aiori-jn'r inuJuqsflO, fi-eshman, Coe put up a nine-hole average -;O3B32 idP zi ^wftW^ ’ of 54.6 strokes for the season. -yni zMP^p i ''i ' Coach Kaminski said he was io>; ',Tn ^alqarfayb/ni^iHnoovAidttfep pressed with how consistently she playp^ throughout her first season ofvarsity gcfli. “She had a great season and has a gr^M j ia«8-6?Br.boBa(«B32 --attitude,” he said, ; .bine " ■ -Hastings: ........................... Ryann-Lynn Cole, A soph(> I o'kpa A more, Cole played in the number two s^ ■ rpcpowJiMimunBdt/ttbOys iLnin’i J eno in the line-up for the Saxons throughout I H ’ noaex P53ni < ‘ 3B(» most of ±e season. Head coach Ro» -ifi ’iJEdtnq Liw; loHoorioii Schueller said she was probably fij> JaaKjnroo J3oaii J team’s most consistent player aside j bOTt shiaE No. 1 Edger. giBTO? □jki-^ iin tnfiihnri Cole had a nine-hole scoring average- | .noafido 9dlio< t* i of 54.47 for the season. Ellie Cousins, Hastings: Cousins F frieLdO ...... - :2^J3bH .a .mix closed her senior season with an overaft I ilfiwo fiB/iw fioaasa mm isqeoiaiE £e.r?^os^v81 scoring average of55.93 strokes per niji holes while playing in the number thi^ Stu luliJ Jiiflfc bW ; or four spot for the Saxon team. : * < /V 3p:^Ei)fuiKniugp Cousins had a nine-hole scoring av^. e age of 55,93 for the season, and coach Schueller said she was really consisteot i on the course after the first couple weeks Grace Grosshans, Lakewood: Ajuniot, ; aril EB 2 3TW1 ^d ifatyp^ Grosshans kept dropping her scores as the zzol n bad season went on. She had a low score^ swdincf 8(111 49 at the conference jamboree hosted by jUodJfiD !^SA|H ' • *•* J; Lansing Catholic. I raadaatydi) ’ Grosshans tied for the Viking team lea|l Id K fprianniqigsriO ’SlidV/J at the CAAC White Championship anfi KltHJsown^Oqn^^ r was the team’s number two at its Divisioij ,» .. * 3 Regional. t •T trtnis’J93Ka crO • •> J J / I I * < • s >- •0 ;ri3^fio? oiiM* T< -'rrP.Ltofiiqftl nofiSa -ii® ciiijii" . - u * F> b jjtiaM^UiqQaBi II isi^ '* 7 Jt iq lift ddiluodl I < fl . jw J i ] H: tecin 9 jJ14H *0 i tsnrabmil .-"T i;a OWo MO0E£iJii arfriWiMost ■* ;cn' A w 1 Lt t • 1 t * J ” -* -Vi i roeaaMw^uoEz^ iTO-raiawKW^* / « ** r I r fl ___ _ 2b . wZ A frOHMR iJfl .Tl to ;^£U I 1 r r fl r, 1 cfi I M JIb - 7 4f •»»“ TXjniafoo'u ’’’ ••rw ttJ _1 • Katie Chase, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior. Chase fired an average score of 52.8 strokes per nine holes throughout •l* a.' . a »- k < lUU 3 ’1 •e a• . »o * •A.. -1 VIEW d 4^ V Group J Proud to be r r > *•*•’14 YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION «« * r lTfiW « ’ •¥ . * A _ I _» ». S' * MB' (11.13)(12-04) ) ‘l< * * ♦ ♦ e e « 1’ Sv >I •r t A •4' « •» 1 > n. ■a » » r-.. -K f « mihomepaper.com (11-27)(12-18) ,u is does not automatically entitle the purchaser] to free and clear ownership of the property, A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Lonergan, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc •> as nominee for AmeriFirst Anancial Corporation, the original Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2013, and recorded on August 27, 2013, as Instrument No, 2013-010429, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and last assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 2, 2019, and recorded on August 5. 2019, as Instrument No. 2019007290, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy and 46/100 U.S. Dollars ($57,970.46). Said premise is situated at 718 Powell Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058, in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS INSTRUMENT, SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 1473.70 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST. 200.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 171.72 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST. 200.03 FEET TO THE EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 174.81 FEET ALONG THE SAID EAST LINE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1409.78 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 200.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 65.26 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST, 200.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 63.92 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if| your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated: 11/05/2025 For More Information, please call: Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando. Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI010396-25 of Hope, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Land Situated in the State of Michigan, County of Barry. Township of Hope.Parcel F2; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East ll214.40 feet along the East and West 1/4 line A 1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to return of th0\bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMEfW: Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA236. MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 P.M., on January 15. 2026. The amount Idue on the mortgage may be greater on the day lof the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MEB [Loan Trust VIII, by assignment. There is claimed Ito be due at the date hereof the sum of One! 4 ■ I ] Vivian Hansson mortgage made by ADAM FARRAH, to FIGURE LENDING LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2022 and recorded June 14, 2022 in Instrument iNumber 2022-006702 Barry County Records,! X’ •4* Galatea Archbold, Lakewood: Arch­ bold was the Viking team’s leader in company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. I Default has been made in the conditions of a Je. < AIl-Barry County Girls’ Golf First Team and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county Iregister of deeds office or a title insurance! b ; ■■ * Underclassmen peak near season’s end for area golf teams this fall. Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg and the Lakewood teams all finished in the middle of the pack in their respective conferences this season. They were tough conferences. The Lakewood girls faced offagainst Lansing Catholic time and again. The Cougars won the Capitol Area Activities Confer­ ence White Division championship and then placed second at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 4 Girls’ Golf Finals. The South Christian girls, who bested TK and everyone else in the OK Gold Conference throughout the fall, placed fourth at the D3 Finals, and Harper Creek fi-om the 1-8 placed eighth at those D3 Finals. Here are the 2025 AIl-Barry County Girls’ Golf First and Second Teams. • f * t Brett Bremer Sports Editor 7 f *■ f a U’l f. 4 -JI < � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-12-04.pdf d0d3e78a4613e41607422bdd7c7b7be5 PDF Text Text M W '1 INSIDE TODAY’S EDUION I 1 □ V I PICKARD HORIZON LEAGUE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR, A NCAA ASSIST LEADER "1. CHRISTMAS RECITAL Sn FOR DEC. 7 J r « ■Y, <_ •? * T e • « ^ublic ’ t?6fary uiiy 227 E State Street Hastings Ml 49058 I ,r.,' ?. > THE HASTINGS \4 f I T DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 BANNER VOL. 171, NO. 49 J'i -JCIV < PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP HOSTING ADAPTIVE DANCE CLASS 4 I PAGES z PAGES *4 r VI Group r <• • * I milB i »e' 9 p County officials nearing completion of zoning ordinance review yfnuoO I I taa wK Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer S 4 i# <* Barry County could soon have a new, updated zoning ordinance. Well, that’s relatively soon. Jim McManus, the former director for the Barry County Planning and Zoning Department, provided an update on the effort to update the county’s zoning ordinance that dates back to 2008 at ±e Planning Commission’s meeting Nov. 24 at the Tyden Center in Hastings. According to current Planning and Zoning director Jeff Keesler, McManus is acting as a consultant on the project after retiring from ±e county at the end of 2024. “We’ve been working on ±at the whole year,” Keesler said. “There’s . A p A 4I If I I t J 4 —sanfl- • f*' S- .A? Tt t * ’ 1 ;» I euneMok wfr£r-ngGt; sa esasuoaib (Jrlei’ sj^nnroc J ofi» 1. 1‘ yTfMJC'J ynfiE i .ViOWe pnnuD itsij s- t •(■ ni’Ti'^fen I i nsb'r '.7 r. insmiiEqsu r;jj cnsJssfTi ^S.0'" Y^nuo: ' Vitn^nu. f©G ns £fi pHij-' ■nenib^f^ pnino:; ayinuoo Ot >‘36Cl 89110 J'J ssa » Jim McManus (right) discusses an agenda item with John Laforge (left), the chairman of the Barry County Planning Commission, and Planning and Zoning Department director Jeff Keesler during a Nov. 24 Planning Commission meeting at the Tyden Center in Hastings. McManus, who retired from the county in late 2024. is currently acting as an advisor in helping update the county's zoning ordinance, which dates back to 2008. Photo by Dennis Mansfield I [ I I mil 4 '4 4 ►-Jfo I i X' *1 1 going to be a lot more tweaking.” Keesler added that a rough draft of the revised ordinance was first pre­ sented this summer, as county officials look to complete the first comprehen­ sive update of the 325-page ordinance in nearly two decades. “A lot of the things we do were not even in existence in 2008,” Keesler said, referring to the passage of the original ordinance. “This (update) will reflect the world we live in now a little more. “It’s going to be much more user-friendly for the public,” he added. At the Nov. 24 meeting, McManus said the next likely step in the process will be to send out the rough draft to officials at the county’s various townSee ZONING on 3 f ( Urea businesses enceurage residents to shop local this holiday season umnuoane eessenisod tew fdphd3-ot»T a9i8> idli fV7 IIbJ2 ftr .It*;*. J it I 7 ll J ( 1 4 .^U <M9ai9i/B T> A K 1 -}«iJ'‘ - fIbiiH.'iM 1- >iTOYChffl Q^teP ♦ e i'' * ’ afij fi / A I t a 5 v.r on /b'd c.' zolqm /TWO Tol |:ra;liov/ Tfiv r f• ''/‘.J'-' ' c :j T'1 ilijni Litf k JO I .XzncwnxKiil^i 1 22|iiiEi|KJ IUm2 '701 //o I, I sriJ ' ',^a--^amzs2 aril ^3^ T 991G V .> ?• I ) I t . I i r * t UnmJodiflLWogcirii I " I .• *1* oJ qn i k 1. A'-; Il r hi UFTSl iSEO'{1300^ rjoe e rr^ 3... - L. ,. t■ ?. 1 Tafin'^tnWfAHJD) w— c s*. .* <1* b ru ’•4'’f nennsniffln' « ’ I - I. rTr ♦> .•ari 4r. <<• b • 1« Pill eMfilu3iio I® gnmoinquiivWewiTread bnc ^tHj/oiBaaiiM^ffl bnc woT^ 0) oisjbnoa Is J enwo Ofiw -futnnjMmniT FT 3iW'' .eufe,! nuOMllgl G 2'Ji bnii: noiianfiedlBi Vm»"' 4l I I I «• s ) 01m .qol0 01 lurb ,?-jDnv/o oHi Jwm a>Bi2 uoy rtodW*' sr/ Ofir gnmadjgnaua ifillob ytw3 jii avil I, )93N !•d 1 In an effort to support small, local­ ly-owned businesses, area leaders are asking everyone to continue to shop in their hometowns this holiday season and throughout the year. According to U.S. Small Business Administration data, small businesses make up over 98% of Michigan’s busi­ nesses and employ half of the state’s workers. For every $100 spent at a local business, roughly $68 stays in the local economy. Small business owners throughout the area are gearing up for the holiday season. Once the summer tourism crowd thins out in the Gun Lake area, it’s up to locals to support their retail stores, grocery stores and restau­ rants. Gun Lake Business Association (GLBA) President and Treasurer Deb Timmerman is encouraging residents to stop into their hometown businesses, meet the owners, shop and dine. “When you shop locally, you’re strengthening the very community you live in. Every dollar spent in the Gun Lake area circulates through our small businesses, supporting local families, funding local events, and helping our area continue to grow and thrive,” said Timmerman, who owns Less Stress in Life in Gun Lake. “We’re not a big­ box destination and it’s a place where people still know your name, where owners pour their hearts into what they offer, and where your purchases make a real difference.” Like Timmerman, Tracy Baker, real estate agent and chair of the Hastings Business Connection, •’ believes in shopping locally — and she lives by example. “I don’t leave town. I always shop local,” Baker said. “It’s a last resort if I leave town — there’s some stuff I can­ not get. But if I can get it here, I will - icA ' .llcrfG noqqu^ ot noIte he nl 3TU mbGsl B^Tf; .8t)083r5i£L'ri bsfrwo-vj Hi qod^ '‘jUJtinoj ol ^nblgr no8G9/ /EbT' i KrdJBYWoJamorl risrii f a < a > Jw ojfli KhBsd TMKfrfBJoq awnwo BSBadsFuq 'oioY^iarfw It.-8 n 9dn9i9%MBr£ iBWTpMBfnM i 1^941 BffibMai '/i-- d >* tt„;* (»i'b > 5 4* M iP eedoieuQ ivil SSi^ 1 *•>* I ■' W4 A •: > .51 I I « JA.s; • jl t ) <1 .ll i II JJ S c Karen Turko-Ebright Staff Writer I Council to interview 5 for village manager’s post if 4 l» t « ♦» >k ‘ *1 hv > Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer • Vi5 UK •p ?g w b«b M .3«s5trt5ylr»*I Residents of Lake Odessa will get their first glimpse of the candi­ dates - including one local appli­ cant - vying to be the next full-time village manager during a pair of special meetings set for Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 8-9. Both of the special meetings, which will be open to the public, are scheduled to start at 5 p.m. at the Page Memorial Building, with the Lake Odessa Village Council set to interview five candidates looking to be hired as the village’s first fulltime manager since late 2023. According to a statement by inter­ im Manager Gregg Guetschow, six of the 11 individuals who applied for the position by the Nov. 10 deadline were selected by council members to advance to the inter­ view stage at their regular meeting Nov, 17. However, he added that one of the six candidates had since dropped their name from consider­ ation. In his statement, Guetschow provided a description of the five remaining candidates to be inter­ viewed, including the following: Paul Back - Manager in Forsyth Township in the Upper Peninsula since April 2025. Prior employment includes executive and managerial roles in emei^ency management preparedness for public and private sector organizations. Mark Borden - A resident of Carson City and manager for the Village of Edmore since July 2023, Previously served from 2008 to 2014 as city administrator in Carson See MANAGER’S on 2 !• a e I I 4 I tr > I— I 9 ri A r- • T-* h> —— — ■ •I II ■ a«j.wjiyir^/ccu V r I ■'*^. I, ‘M - "■ *«<M« W*' ...... w* I ■ IS II <■>> * >4 F Gun Lake Business Association (GLBA) President and Treasurer Deb Timmerman encourages friends and neighbors to stop into their hometown businesses, meet the owners, shop and dine. Courtesy photo get it here first.” Another ally of supporting small businesses is Shannon Richardson, executive director of the Caledonia Chamber of Commerce. “It is vital that our community never forget the importance of our small- » town businesses because they are the backbone of our local economy and the soul of our identity,” Richardson said. “These businesses are owned by our neighbors, staffed by local fam­ ilies, and are deeply invested in the well-being of Caledonia. “When residents choose to support local businesses, their dollars stay wi±in our community—funding local jobs, supporting youth programs, contributing to municipal taxes, and helping new ideas and entrepreneurs flourish. “If we forget our small-town busi­ nesses, we risk losing more than storefronts—we lose gathering places, personal connections, and the unique charm that distinguishes Caledonia from every other place.” About 7 miles south of Caledonia in Middleville is Community Development Coordinator Kassandra Clark, She hopes all will stop by her community and see what local busi­ nesses have to offer. “Our small businesses are the back­ bone of Middleville. They sponsor our community events, donate to local causes, employ residents, and help create the charm and vitality that make people want to live here,” Clark said. “When residents support their hometown businesses, they are helping ensure that our downtown continues to grow, flourish, and offer meaningful experiences for years to come.” See LOCAL on 2 . d i » . (■w«. .1 } •l’ i' r A’ t t f 5 9^ If • n I -□Rtf. -X-’y . BLACK KNIGHTS TOPPLE LAKEWOOD BOYS BY 20 IN OPENER «■ A «ii^ f •K'. I 5r I Ss;^ ‘r 1' At > 4 .A r* ! A' k' r s jr“ • •mT* S’ S r.. PAGE 13 Spend it here. Keep it here. -<• f GO T( iVJ.'f- •„ SHOP LOCAL J 5 i j»'. X >* r I • •l /2' Txa 9 '4 'W .45 ™i2 I^L sr in* ■* ■w COfeC/) O»SO (/) 9 A * •>. WW «»* * . 9“^ 1 * s l; 0 *4 I SUBSCRIBE 5m5 A* f I. Xi I 4 V 7 > J. YOW CONIRBUTION MAKES TRUSTWOinHY immilG POSSMLE > .1 1 c J >• k I I a’ 1 #*<4 4 • • S. $' I 0 pS INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. •** • > I 'I ♦ the HASTINGS •’J fl •12M k r I 4 ♦ <>W EI II L ♦♦ ♦ ’ "1 rc jr > A E f ' * ; J s "’V I * S’. 'rtii •«!* a SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 269-945-9554 *> 7 A H I ----- *- A I •S' T«W •< Al 11 1 « 1 S*’. b , tJ 4^ i : J V, r^” 5^ !• . a 'A TO SUPPORT LOCAL XXJRNAUSM A 'J. ** * . •R V 227 E tate^ Strbet Hastings Ml 490^8 �/ J/ J 2 I Thursday, December 4, 2025 THE HASTINGS BAUMER VIEW„.^o,«, Operation date for wind project pushed back to 2029 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer J I - 3 i/iiiti > C. i t s II I r 11'if i I *.l f * 9^ : • 4 •• Jfct-'- J.’ ’« • 9 tf» ♦ • Hastings Department of Public Services workers use a tractor to scoop leaves into a truck on Tuesday. Dec. 2. Photo by Molly Macleod i' 1. *1^ (I ,» r > 4 f f ■ T'-'* R •z » 5 Molly Macleod ically make use of a vacuum truck during leaf pickup. Crews could be seen working along the west side of Michigan Ave. on Tuesday afternoon. The City of Hastings announced on its Facebook page on Monday that the city’s compost facility will be closed, effective Dec. 1, due to the heavy snowfall. More information on DPS activi­ ties can be found at hastingsmi.gov/ departments/public-services. Editor City of Hastings Department of Public Services woikers were seen getting creative this week when it came to leaf pickup. Contending with heavy snowfall from over the weekend, DPS crews made use of a tractor this week to scoop up the leaves (and snow) piled alongside curbs in Hastings, \^^en there aren’t inches of wet, heavy snow burying the leaves, crews typ- -y X •r 4 R r »l omii f I* * I tS* 4 J s! 1 Ck. *'‘■4! • ■ ▼ . L f .A ? 4* .I • I* 9 I ^;o'* 1 s’ AC . •i-' % 4 n I * t -(■ A. & ’ ' I I k * *'A t t I t 1 I 4• I r r h J .A* •9^ -A. V ♦ "J ftp 4 r* « 9 A K f 4 ( i 4 t z* Mi*' f 0 Vi '4 i - 9^ .*fV s •r-i > I I t X < z t i't' i J' <1 ) *'’1 » < J * I'. u* * ‘ «< I< i Fj 5» 5» 9^ R » I 4 . v; •» .-e25- t ■ I w'-T-; .9 1^ I T <> f A. A • wtr f. iri •i t a I - -ss^•z . I. I 7 I i’ A myriad of shops and restaurants line State Street in downtown Hastings. Local merchants invite shoppers to come inside to browse and shop for gifts and more this holiday season and year-round. Photo by Molly Macleod ' '-d.1 -• I -<* r’ I' — 1 w 1 ; "f-i 1 I A 1^ »* .M < Al# « Wr i •l > V* A fe K. « Iv X-iS’ IC' .*•. r Lying almost a half-hour south of Middleville is the quaint town of Delton, displaying a streetscape with a variety of stores and restaurants. The growing town drew in shoppers on Small Business Saturday this past weekend, providing easy travel accom­ modations to stores and restaurants by offering trolley service to customers. Marie Ferris and Ashly Wilson from the Revitalize Delton Project put their heads toge±er to offer a great Saturday of shopping for locals in Delton. “They, for one, have a ton of courage to open a business door in a smaller community without as much foot traf­ fic. That tells me they love their small town,” Ferris said. “It is the perfect day once a year to show appreciation I h* <JW* III* VOUi 9 It# iOfl That’s where we shine. » I c r ■ I *r c I 3^^ 'IW I 1 Bl'v* ••Z I ^iitiii^ '1' in f *1 . I > b w ■'-'•'ri6i)l^l>ni4iiii r bns^ Mi ‘:\.i *%• • ’Hr -** •’■tftfi I 1 4 J k J t » * b ) V I f t. 4 ' % i t* K r * * F k 1 di •• U ’f' ♦ >r I J t X 11 1 j*l ' f Mk e ft +- W .V/x vz r» • i/ b 4 to them.” I’m very grateful on many occasions not to have to drive 30 to 40 minutes into the city. It’s nice to get what J need in my hometown as often r^ as 1 can,” Ferris added. Organizers from the Revitalize Delton Community Project hosted the Small Business Saturday event in Delton in hopes neighbors and friends continue to remember their local busi­ nesses throughout the holiday season — and all year-round. “Shopping at our local businesses is crucial for the vitality of our town. I hope that everyone in our communities throughout Barry County recognizes that these small businesses are the ones that contribute generously to our local events, support our athletes, and enhance our school activities,” Wilson said. Continued from Page 1 r J ,'1. !• LOCAL for health r<jt-i •*1^ II. t j M t > ■' 'f f * A < <• f A r dT > T ar^ T t * a.. Ir) * •s * L’ I k j: ! >• 9 4^ Il r I, ,-n X. •» Vs iM > w I >4 Hin 1 9 X t 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM L Hr*' ' I a.*: *9 LC <■ *■ TV 'A* :i r-Mil ' DPS crews continue leaf pickup in spite of snow relative newcomer to the project. The Canadian company purchased the project from the Dallas-based Leeward Energy in 2024. According to Cordelio officials, the wind generation project is projected to have a capacity of 198 megawatts. with between 44 to 47 - dependin on the type used - interconnected wind turbines to be installed in Campbell, Odessa, Sebewa and Berlin townships. Though, Buway on Monday said the number of townships involved might also change for a second time. While two other townships - Orange and Boston townships — were previously dropped from the project, she said Sunfield and Woodland townships could now be added to the mix. “We’re having conversations with landowners in those areas as well,” Buway said after Monday night’s township board meeting. “Projects like this tend to shift areas.” According to Buway, the presenta­ tion for the Nov. 18 open house will be uploaded to the company’s website, cordeliopower.com, in the near future. For more information on the Tupper Lake Wind Project, persons may con­ tact Buway by calling 989-292-9924 or via email at tupperlakewind@cordeliopower.com. The Tupper Lake Wind Project won’t be operational in late 2028, as original­ ly planned. That was the message from Stephanie Buway, senior director of development with Cordelio Power, to members of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees at the board’s regular mondily meeting Monday, Dec. 1. Representatives of the Canadian­ based power company hosted a third in a series of open houses at the Hughe House in Lake Odessa on Nov. 18. Buway told township officials that much of the information covered at the event was similar to that of two previ­ ous events in March and July. But Buway added there were two important updates on the wind energy project. The first is that the operational date for the project has been pushed back from late 2028 to 2029. “That is because of a network upgrade that has to be made to a trans­ mission line,” Buway said, adding the delay was “out of our control.” “Our project is dependent on another project,” she said. “Everything has essentially shifted.” The Tupper Lake Wind Project dates back to 2007, though Cordelio is a www.HastingsBanner.com -***»‘^ »4 <Mia« I ' »• t 'iffi 1 a • -I «» 1 $ i i «1-r » A 6 t: CBK '. MANAGER’S I idi ager in Eaton Rapids in 2022, as city « manager in Leslie for 2018 to 2022, and as assistant city manager and director ' ""Sat.; ’Wr of community development in Owosso from 2013 to 2018. r. Montenegro, Caudill and Back are slated to be interviewed on Dec. 8, with Borden and DeYoung then having their chance to impress council members on Dec. 9, Lake Odessa has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023, 'M ^1-. ti-'’bwhen council members agreed to a -^ssn separation agreement with then Village Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than wflK! seven months after Geiger accepted the if. ‘JK. job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring .i> searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. During ±e most recent . ■ 4I search this summer, three different fW finalists - including two current village employees - withdrew their names from consideration after receiving job offers from the village. ' ’i^kj L.i ’ For more information, persons may •I ’K I ' contact Guetschow by calling 616-374■ L 8698 or via email at manager@lakeodessa,org. •, *• Continued from Page 1 • :• f 'll *• •4 •\ City. He has also held executive and managerial roles in businesses and orga­ nizations providing municipal engineer­ ing and planning, medical billing and higher education. Patricia Caudill - A Lake Odessa resident who is currently serving on a contractual part-time basis in the Office of Equity and Engagement for the City of Grand Rapids. She has held sever­ al roles for Grand Rapids in human resources and equity and engagement since 1993. Conner DeYoung - A resident of Ferrysburg. Program manager with the State of Michigan since 2017 and previously served the state as services specialist from 2013 to 2017, as well as a public safety officer with the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety from 2016 to 2020. Susan Montenegro - Served as assis­ tant city manager in Chelsea from 2024 to 2025, as city manager in Lathrup Village from 2022 to 2023, as city man- As a nonprofit health system, Beacon is committed to reinvesting in our people, services and facilities. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 www.hastingsbanner.com t > BiBb �I 1. i, Wfl* X. « •i Township officials look to Mre financial advisop bl ppoparatlon lor fire statloD proposal * f mi w fl -'nintf w A: ■ L a: 5^ -3 . 4. J / «» !■ With an eye on putting a funding pro­ posal before voters in 2026, the Odessa Township Board ofTrustees held offon hiring a financial advisOT at its regular monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 1. Andy Campbell, a regular municipal adviser with the Michigan-based firm of Bendzinski & Co., provided a pre­ sentation at Monday night’s meeting on the purpose and responsibilities of a financial advisor in regards to plans by towiiship officials to place a bond proposal before voters to fund the con­ struction of a new fire station. “We work with villages, townships and counties - you name it,” Campbell said. “Ourjob is really to help you with the financial, factual information. “Our job is to give you completely independent advice,” he added. “If the bond passes, the rest of our job commences.” That “job” would include helping the township to determine the potential millage level to fund a new fire station, as well as assist in the sale of bonds. In previously providing a study for construction of a new fire house, officials with the Grand Rapids firm of Wright Architects stated the initial price tag could be as high as $12 mil­ lion, ifconstruction was to start in2027. Though, township officials have since stated they hope to get that total down into the $8-10 million range. According to a rough estimate by Campbell, a 2.5-mill, 30-year levy would provide about $8.2 million in funding. Board members did not vote to hire Bendzinski & Co. after the presenta­ tion on Monday. Township Treasurer Sharon Rohrbacher said that’s because the board was not provided a draft of a contract by the financial services firm. “1 always want to see things in writ­ ing before committing,” Rohrbacher added. Despite a lack of a contract, Town­ ship Supervisor Gary Secor said he didn’t believe the board needed to con­ tinue a search for a financial advisor. “I think they were fine,” he said. Rohrbacher added she anticipates the board having a contract to review and vote on by its next monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, at the township hall. According to the township treasur­ er, the approval of a contract to hire a financial advisor might be the last piece of the puzzle of constructing a bond proposal, one that could be before voters in August 2026. As well as having already secured the services of Williams Architects to assist with the design of a new fire sta­ tion, the township board has also hired H > 1 > 9 4 IE. X- ’1 W ’ hx '1. '•i )x 5< k k I(v.'fc -*T 1 1 bn-Ml -.’I • ' I M fjiu ^Pf TL' 4 *1 * , s ■’ O f' ) k V 1 /A .‘^t, * k;L' ' .TVk ' . ’ IJ A I a I 1 V 1 4» •'5k *f "1 ‘3 n. • I’X *>3 ii', . 1' t*! i «Tb 'V I )u t J IF I '14k ^iv; -n-fKi H' u 4 I b ') '<4M ( '''lb n JC... -’-ft.: > •% ' •u i •4"i 'but k orqin / ; I I ’ k ■' ■■ J k j ’3B 28 u ,H t ( ♦ I •f .J ■xm t * J H 2> 7 ikl ll J 1 **1 1 I ) riOQ 1 I 1 IL 1 it I 5 flr > •yir j.M.’O' ‘ .«ll I < « » r I J j- gNunn fE r- -9BB83dd^ i ' IS'. 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II II 2. s^ 4 tUfl' I (KJ < Molly Macleod I •T’*. ih Editor •a 1/ A3 3I I V 4 I t Residents on the north side of Hastings may soon have new neighbors after the city Planning Commission voted unan­ imously on Monday, Dec. 1, to approve the planned unit development (PUD) and final site plan for the North Ridge Estates condominium project. The project, led by Scott Chandler from Advantage Commercial Real Es­ tate, calls for the construction of eight three-unit single-family condominiums, three four-unit single-family condos and one two-unit condo, for a total of3 8 units. The 38 units will be spread across 8.45 acres on ffie northern end of Hastings, near 1700 N. Jefferson St. The ranch-style condos are geared toward seniors looking to downsize, according to Chandler. But anyone will be able to purchase a condo. “They’ll be new construction I’d say like a mid-level,” Chandler said during Monday’s public hearing. “It’s always a balance. Affordable housing is so tough these days — it’s always a challenge for developing and building * i I I -I I V BOht 30^^’** “ I vlV'v ■,^?()»t''’ W’’ «1 z r ' 11 jl ' I e.l; , 11 k J ..Al'J. ) 4 UP'"’ {^1 r I « « 4- r . « < '?>• .'•o’ 4 .4 T F .iu I C ♦a .J i V ■ .■fas *-l I V t 1/ «* I A*/ i if i T« i I ' n»’* k I•'4 .^4jer>' r *.rfn f V I ’/ t v‘ L i^: > -J J y a -k-'/ ' .r 4 1 •»>' i/lf- J- T5 I - FT' 4'- 1< V" .i) ‘ k z I fi r f 4 t I r* 4 v I A J I -. a i ^■4 -k I >• V I I •> I ■» z t V ? .f I I ■jr, s ■■I. '■fl— I f J 4 •a <K P 1 J ■■ 4 the Detroit-based legal firm of Miller Canfield as bond counsel. The board also unanimously voted at its regular meeting Oct. 6 to both accept a study by Williams for a proposed fire hall and voted to have the firm move forward with schematics and designs for a new building. And, board members will host a special meeting with the architectural firm at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, to continue that process. Currently, the Lake Odessa Fire Department operates out ofa pole-style building reportedly constructed in the late 1970s on First Street, just east of Fourth Avenue, in the Village of Lake Odessa, While waiting to hear from voters on funding for a new fire station, the department will soon sport a new kind of - name. Rather than “Lake Odessa Fire Department,” the name is now officially “Odessa Township Fire Department.” That is after the board voted unani­ mously, 5-0, at the Dec. 1 meeting to set the official name ofthe department with­ in the language oftownship ordinances. Fire Chief Chad Perldns said the name change should not impact any paperwork, such as certifications earned by members ofthe department. He added that such documents already refer to the township, not the village or any combination of the two. “Everything is Odessa Township anyway,” Perkins said. “It’s always been that.” Rohrbacher added, “Our trucks say it.” and trying to keep it affordable. So we try to do a mid-range (price) on those (condos).” Several citizens living in the neighbor­ hood where the condos will be construct­ ed raised concerns about increased traffic and potential changes to the two retention ponds in the area. Chandler responded and said he doesn’t expect the project to significantly increase traffic, nor will construction impact the two ponds. “When we start moving dirt, we’ll have to get soil erosion permits and put up silt fence to protect that runoff into those ponds during construction. Same with the roads silt sacks in the storm drain area,” Chandler said. Planning Commission members ap­ proved the final site plan and PUD, conditional on approval from the fire department, the Department of Public Services and other minor plan revisions demonstrating compliance with city requirements. A full copy of the final site plan and PUD can be found at hastingsmi.gov/ boards/planning-commission. • Christmas Prints • Flannel in 45” & 108” • Ambiance by Moda r • ffulst 1 r 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945-9673 5 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 am-5;30 pm; Saturday 9 am-S pm fllfi' 1 . fill <1 i « Courtesy photo Annual Christmas Bells and Brass recital set for Dec. 7 The Pleasant Valley Joybells and the Coldwater Brass will be performing together for the 14th annual “Christmas Bells and Brass” recital Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. The concert will feature a collection of Christmas carols and secular holiday music, making for a variety of seasonal music. The bell music will range from “West Indies Carol” and “Little Drum­ mer Boy,” to “0 Night Divine”. The Coldwater Brass has been playing music together since 2008. Their pre­ sentation will include “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “An En glish Carol Medley,” “We Three Kings Take Five” and other seasonal music. The recital will be held at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on Bell Road, at the comer of Bell Road and M-50/Thompson Road. The performance is open to the public, with refreshments being available after the recital. DA/ ZONING Commission meeting. That hearing might be held in either March or April. “(March) would be ideal,” he added. “It will need some back and forth.” There will still be more work to do, however. After the public hearing, the Planning Commission would vote on the updated ordinance and make a recommendation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which would then vote on whether to adopt the final version of the ordinance. Continued from Page 1 ships for their review and input. That could occur yet this year, with town­ ship officials being asked to provide any comments or concerns at some point in January. Kessler said that, once input from the townships is incorporated into the new, proposed ordinance, a public hearing will be scheduled for a future Planning »w < •-£ •* 5 y flfl 4 *> cfl-. •l X Finandal ? X hl FOCUS® r •X sfl 1 Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, CFP®, AAMS®' AFFI Financial Advisor Member SIPC 421W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Kevin Beck, CFP®,AAMS® Financial Advisor 333 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 Is this a good year for tax-loss harvesting? Thanks to market swings, evolving tax laws and new technology, it may be a good year to con­ sider tax-loss harvesting - a strategy that can help reduce taxes and improve long-term returns. What is tax-loss har­ vesting? When you sell an investment for less ±an you paid, you may be able to use that loss to offset gains from other invest­ ments, potentially reduc­ ing your overall tax bill. If your total capital losses exceed your gains, you can use up to $3,000 of those losses to reduce ordinary income each year. You can carry any remaining losses forward to future tax years. The strategy doesn’t eliminate taxes altogether; it simply defers them, which can free up money to reinvest elsewhere. How it works. Imagine an investor who sold one stock for a $10,000 gain and another for a $10,000 loss. The two transac­ tions cancel each other out, meaning no capital gains tax is owed for that year. The investor can then reinvest the proceeds while following the IRS’s “wash-sale rule.” This rule prevents ypu from claim­ ing a loss if you, or your spouse or a related party, repurchase the same or a ‘substantially identical” investment within 30 days before or after the sale. Because of this rule, you should consider how tax­ loss harvesting will affect your investment strategy, as the benefit of holding on to that investment (and letting it grow over time) may outweigh the benefit of lowering your capital gains tax bill for a given year. Good candidates for tax-loss harvesting include investments that no longer fit your strategy (when re­ balancing your portfolio, fer example), have poor investment potential or can be easily substituted with other investments. Why 2025 may be favorable. Several factors suggest 2025 may be a good time to consider tax­ loss harvesting. First, market volatility has created more oppor­ tunities to realize losses. The first half of the year saw sharp market swings that left some portfolios uneven. Many large asset managers have already harvested billions in loss­ es, using them to help lower clients’ tax liability while keeping investment strategies on track. Second, tax law chang­ es are on the horizon. With major tax reform provisions scheduled to expire in the coming years, many investors are motivated to manage their gains and losses proactively. Those in higher tax brackets stand to benefit most, as the savings increase with your tax rate. Finally, technology has made the process more efficient. In the past, investors typically harvested losses near year-end. Today, automation and direct indexing allow for continuous monitoring and harvesting throughout the year, capturing losses as they appear. Putting it into practice. Tax-loss harvesting isn’t right for everyone, and it’s not a reason to overhaul your investment strategy. The approach works best for investors with taxable accounts, current or ex­ pected capital gains and a long-term perspective. Consult your financial advisor and a tax profes­ sional before making deci­ sions. When used thought­ fully, tax-loss harvesting can help you navigate a volatile market, reduce taxes and keep more of your money working toward your future goals. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its employees andfinancial advb sors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. I I MM T » f M » 4 e A 1^ The Pleasant Valley Joybells and the Coldwater Brass will be performing together for the 14th annual “Christmas Bells and Brass" recital Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Here, the Coldwater Brass rehearses. Members include (from left) Mark Hurless, Michael Scobey, Brian Albright, Tim Scobey and Mike Scobey. Andy Campbell, a regular municipal adviser with the Michigan-based firm of Bendzinski & Co., provides a presentation on the role his firm might play, if hired, in helping Odessa Township officials in pursuing funding and construction of a proposed new fire station at the township board meeting Monday, Dec. 1. Photo by Dennis Mansfield i 11 ► '*1 <1 •* QUESTIONS: ASK US... I» L 1 li* ^a^Jbr Qw’* Country/ I 4 *1 I 4^ •1 t* 4- » i« II 1 k I n M7 •h Hastings Planning Commission approves North Ridge Estates PUD, final site plan f 1^ JTl I I i.. WiM b i < t r ? . t 4^ 3 Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer t > fl '•niu.brh.H' ”1 4 » % V ---- -- Thursday, December 4, 2025 7c. . ,1^ V VIEVML^ Group THE HASTINGS banner www.HastingsBanner.com <1, �// 4 Thursday, December 4, 2025 i THE HASTINGS BAMHER VIEW Group IL A I S. 1 X I*' www.HasHngsBanner.com > I \r\ Symphony returns to Hastings for ‘Home for the Holidays’ concert •^. k «k.. r< Mr A Hastings tradition will continue as the Grand Rapids Symphony returns to the Hastings Performing Arts Center for its annual “Home for the Holidays” concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. The holiday event, which began in 2019, has sold out every single year including this year - well in advance. Led by conductor John Varineau, the symphony will once again fill the HPAC with festive joy, seasonal classics and orchestral favorites. This year’s performance will feature a spe­ cial appearance by the Hastings High School Varsity Singers. “This collaboration with the Grand Rapids Symphony has become one of the most meaningful traditions for our community,” said Spencer White, HPAC site coordinator. “The sym­ phony performs in Hastings so often that the HPAC is truly becoming their ‘second home.’ “That relationship is incredibly prestigious - something only possible through a genuine partnership between our organizations and the generous support ofdonors who believe in bring­ ing world-class music to Hastings,” While added. Nick Damico, Hastings Area Schools superintendent, shared his enthusiasm. “Havingthe Grand Rapids Sympho­ ny perform in our district year after year is extraordinary,” Damico said. 1 f I a i I I '-"’Illi n rs A n A 1 V 4 The Barry County Parkinson's Support Group will host a free adaptive dance class led by the Grand Rapids Ballet on Wednesday, Dec. 10, Courtesy photo Parkinson’s Support Group hosting adaptive dance class The Barry County Parkinson’s Support Group will host a free adaptive dance class led by the Grand Rapids Ballet this month. The program will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec, 10, at the Barry County Commission on Aging. “Moving with Parkinson’s” is a pro­ gram dedicated to individuals with Parkinson’s disease, but organizers say the class is open and beneficial to all, regardless of mobility concerns or experience. The class will provide an inclusive environment where participants of all abilities can experience the joy of holistic and restorative movements, say organizers. The Grand Rapids Ballet School embraces the healing power of music, movement and dance to impact each participant’s mobility, motor control, mood and memory. These classes foster a supportive community, encouraging ca- maraderie and connection among partici pants, say program organizers. The Grand Rapids Ballet School offers“Moving with Parkinson’s” at several Grand Rapids facilities, as well as at satellite locations in Holland. Persons with Parkinson’s, along with their care partners and friends, are invited to attend the free program in Hastings next week. Following the class, participants can enjoy lime for snacks and support. The Barry County Parkinson’s Support Group meets at 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of even-numbered months throughout the year. Meetings are held at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. More information on the dance pro­ gram or the Parkinson’s Support Group can be found by contacting program facilitator Tammy Pennington at 269275-0922. — MM f i I ••••> * * r. 0^1 .4 • A A It ' i I ■ 1 'ft. f* I .1' 1 I 4 I f I '' 9 ? V 'T *' *T 5 \ I' yt - 1 » '' ■ 1 4 ajrrnMrr-^^--* • *v "* z. * 4 «IIIM 1 I r D I The Grand Rapids Symphony returns to the Hastings Performing Arts Center for its annual “Home for the Holidays" concert on Tuesday. Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo I /9 ! 4; i ft Ji I- 4- S ’ •. 1 I < I >:t f' »’ >• » ( -5’ ✓ 1 < > * I J* ■ A • * iff ✓ A f' « lA * *, >' * Xl’';ir «' *• • fi / Ll xt^ I ./• “It enriches our students, elevates our community and reflects the power of partnership and support for the arts. We are proud to host them and grate­ ful for the experiences they bring to Hastings.” While the Dec. 10 performance is already sold ouL audiences will have an opportunity to enjoy the Grand Rapids Symphony later this season when it re­ turns to the H PAC on May 3 for “Sounds ofLaurel Canyon,” a concert celebrating the iconic California singer-songwriter era. Tickets for this performance are available al hastings.ludus.com. For additional information, visit the HPAC’s website or cal 1269-818-2492. — DM F* & -11* z’ ~-/r XJ,.. 1 / » r * ’ » t » ■ ■4‘''- b i*' - 7 yi..' r 1-Jr \' 4 r 1 I' pwr T’ •r' ■ ’.,4- f -.u IT « I r % •r^ •« i I I I 9 I ry 4 '.AiV - . K / »A * ^'rtt ■'' I* f V I * a' 1 <0 { V - ■ c ! ’*•< ’ ’ J r? /h* << J ' Y J*, • . * • J j *-- ' . UI ' V1 •’ • J r»5 r sr' fit r i! • T I E fl .if I k/ , j r' i i ✓s t ♦ V □ 1 -■ f. » t i. . • .u-r '1 u; I »• ’ I' J '•{ r • 1 J . *3 1 I t I J 1 I PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS UI ► I** I i I HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY f • t : Jl” i*. - DEC. 4-11 - ' * H«R|i I No library card is required for library programs and activities. Thursday, Dec. 4 - Movie Mem­ ories and Milestones watches the 1939 film "Bachelor Mother," 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 - Friday Story­ time, 10:30 a.m.; Jingle & Mingle: Library Holiday Market, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 - Jingle & Mingle: Cookies with Santa, 11 a.m.; Jingle & Mingle; Face Paint­ ing, 11 a-.m. Monday, Dec. 8 - Crafting Pas- Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Oct. 1-Apr. 1 — Chelsea Bivens’ art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment, Dec. Storybobk Nov. 1-Dec.31 Walk: “Forest Bright, Forest Night" by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. Many animals call the forest their home, but how do they learn to coexist? Some animals are awake during the day, and some are nocturnal. Compare these two groups of animals that live amongst the trees. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the purple and green trails. Nov. 3-Jan. 1 — Whose Track is That? Check out the tracks of the _ Institute's most frequent visitors. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can you follow their tracks? Whose Track is That? is free and self-guided on the green trail. Mondays, Dec. I-Jan. 26 — Seed-cleaning drop-in, 11-4 p.m. Stay warm indoors and work with your hands this winter. A seed-cleaning station is set up with everything you n^ed to get started. Tea, coffee and shacks are free. Drop in on Mondays through Jan. 26 anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Education Building to get started. Thursday, Dec. 4 — Playdates in the Play Space (ages 6 and under with an adult), 10 a.m. Bring your little ones to explore nature through free play, activities, books and more. This program is designed for children and their accompanying caregivers. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. .r ‘7 i. I 1 t 4. at*w I* ■ .’tfv-' , ■ ,«rii; • T I 1 Ik f /> I *!» Ji f ■> I «<? • « Vj 'n *;•■<. .' 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Along with the two sets ofperformers, the audience will also be asked to lend its talents to the joint holiday concert during a performance of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The doors to the performance hall on South Street in Hastings will open at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and, in lieu of tickets, a freewill offering will be taken. DA/ J .4 • i BsisiSiCET.;; 1 . { lift'd;. : |K I *» co w *«• -Y-\ - ’ :.'\i t kpc<ft0abc» ' * w J > I ■ft!* I’M 4 I : .*4 I ' . vfcL I } f . « ‘e _ W,**' > l«k. A. \ keu>w^ s 5; 4 * ‘“tn-: 't > I • ' ' 3*^ ’n ? 'J/i. I UUtE?. I ■*K Mi > .iht *w ■ t ** 'S.b- II 'il!i? rv ! T ®’ial|(ii ’ 3T1L. {Qbttu. "viui 'h ♦ +9Z 41 f < I •> .'XJ.' , i Wind band, choral society present joint Christmas concert i r-- r ’.iH 0 k '■ “ J; 1 4 ;A; > .* 1 i V I f AV. I ,-T t is seeking qualified applicants for an HIRING .' ' ' ♦ Group f sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 - Baby Cafb, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; Mud Cakes (cake in a mug); Grades 6-12, 3:30 p.m.; chess club, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Digital Lit­ eracy - Library Apps: Libby and LLC, 2 p.m.; Build Bash (families, with youth of all ages). 3:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. « LOOKING TO JOIN A WINNING TEAM? WEARE . 11 (■••I 1; SCHEDULE If m I t 4 • -r'lEI -- « NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING DEADLINES )’ ft > i 'll ' r I <. . ML. J AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE r fl < 3> K 4\ « Vj . I L 'ir > f ■ ■*!■ I -T... -Ml rr 4i» - BATTLE CREEK V VW « fc. J 1 I * SHOPPER NEWS •1 z. • ’*r • •* 1 * • SU •Ai.4^ » r 1 j y X- Jij, I Monday at 4 p.m. iV f nx- A r tl <“"v? t <* v I4 Monday at 5 p.m. lV •'si I V IA 'M *4 I :< J THE HASTINGS i > w 1 £ BT S'. r BANNER W ( ^7 > J tSf*: Tuesday at Noon . te.— . •k b * IB! 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Plus the events, and the advertising we do for the events, raise awareness of our part­ ners, while also raising much-needed monetary funds for these partners. In more than 14 years of events. View has raised more than $320,000 for our non­ profit partners. Volunteer: Time, talent and treas­ ure is a saying in the nonprofit world for a reason. While treasure is needed so are your time and talent. Many of our team members volunteer in this capacity offering our marketing, writ­ ing or graphic design skills to help a nonprofit. Other times volunteer work may be something outside of your professional skill set that still helps the nonprofit. I love to volunteer bartend at a local nonprofit theater, for example. Volunteering is fun, and as an added bonus studies show it’s great for your physical and mental health. I’d love to hear how you and your business support nonprofits. Email me at ecas'well@mihomepaper.com. Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIEW Group, the branding division ofVieyv f^ei^spaper Group. I 1 'f -r w Local Rotary Club to host chili cook>off 9 f * *•% » I r.' 1 - 1 L I h 4 f aisv^ ) A rl f rS.'iiBSBtet r I 1 2025 : 5SESBI 4 J I I •f I Xi i r I I 4 I j f / , The Delton Area Rota^ Club is hosting its 8th annual chili cook-off next weekend, Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Barry Township Hall. I ) I t 1 I Cii- J . R < ► I > I III I 4 >' t, C Ji r 1• "1 4^ fgW'^ ••h f . I c oHil I uuqflft f (B *1 •* I Courtesy image IF The Delton Area Rotary Club announced it will host its Sth annual “Hometown Christmas Chili Cook-Off” on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Barry Township Hall. “We are looking forward to another great turnout this year.” said Wes Knollenberg, organizer of the event. “The cook-off has been a unique way to cel­ ebrate the holiday season while also raising money for our Rotary Club’s community projects.” On the day of the competition, chefs must bring at least 5 quarts - preferably 7 - of chili to the Barry Township Hall by 2:30 p.m. The chili must be made prior to the competition and be piping hot upon arrival. Sampling of the various entries will be ongo­ ing from 3 to 5 p.m. Cooks must be present the entire time. Chefs must bring their own crockpot, serving spoon and any additional toppings. Sampling cups, spoons and napkins will be supplied. 5 Thursday, December 4, 2025 I Three ways your brand can support BRANDS ' nonprofits on #GivingTuesday and beyond They foster civic engagement Our team at View and leadership, drive econom­ Newspaper Group is all ic growth, and strengthen the about making connections. fabric of our communities. We like to focus on what Every single day.” our readers and the com­ With #GivingTuesday, an munities we serve have in international day of giving, common. However, there is set for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 one statistic I wish we didn’t this year, now is the perfect all have in common that Emily Caswell time to think about the non­ became very clear during profits in your community the recent pause in SNAP and how you, your brand, your busi­ (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ness can best support them. Here are Program) benefits. Many in our com­ three ways to that: munities do not have enough to eat. Money or valuable goods: This may In fact, according to Feeding America seem like the most obvious way to help 100% of U.S. counties have food inse­ area nonprofits, but it must be said. curity. Nonprofits need funds to achieve their Hunger in our communities is a uni­ mission. That said, there are ways to versal problem and one that nonprofits make a bigger impact with your dona­ work to solve every day. I was inspired tion. During this season of giving some as I read in our newspapers across the nonprofits are offering a match thanks state how those nonprofits and commu­ to a generous donor, for example. nity members stepped up to help even Meaning your $500 donation becomes more during the recent pause. a $1,000 donation. And while that particular storm has Another way View supports nonprof­ been weathered, hunger remains a con­ its financially is to sponsor events host­ cern, and it’s just one of the challenges ed by those nonprofits. This aligns our facing our neighbors that nonprofits brand with a great community event, work to solve. Homelessness, mental while also helping to raise money for a health, child abuse, domestic violence great cause. and more are all issues that need Just like every other business we have addressing. a budget to keep in mind, meaning Beyond basic needs, nonprofits in there isn’t a steady flow of cash waiting our communities also work to help to be donated. We are fortunate to have boost educational opportunities for another valuable asset we can donate — area students through things like book giveaways and scholarships, they care adverting space — which we do often. for local heroes through veterans’ It’s likely every business has something programs, they take care of our furry valuable beyorld cash that can be donat­ fnends, they provide enrichment to our ed — maybe it’s office space, clothing communities through art, music, history or food. and so much more. Marketing partnerships: A forbes. The National Council of Nonprofits com article on the topic of how to says it best, “America’s 1.3 million support nonprofits beyond straight charitable nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, cash donations suggests, “One way educate, inspire, enlighten, and nurture businesses can support nonprofits is by people of every age, gender, race, and using their current marketing budgets socioeconomic status, from coast to to advertise about (a nonprofit) part­ coast, border to border, and beyond. nership. This will benefit the business’ . *«V Vi THE HASTINGS banner VIEW. ^ Group www.HastingsBanner.com Members of the public may attend and partici­ pate in the contest for $5 a person or $20 a family. Each taster will receive three votes to cast for their favorite chili. Additional votes can be purchased for $ 1 per vote. Two winners will be selected - one for the Judge’s Choice Award and one for the People’s Choice Award. All proceeds from the event will go to Delton Area Rotary Club community projects. Registration for chefs is free. Forms are avail­ able at the Delton District Library, Thomapple Credit Union and on the Delton Area Rotary Facebook page. All chili chefs must register to participate by Wednesday, Dec. 10. Registration forms may be turned in at the Delton District Library or Thornapple Credit Union. Chefs may also apply by contacting Knollenberg by calling 269-4912295. — DM CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD, CALL 269-945-9554 TREE SERVICE UYING WALNUT, HARD maple, and white oak trees. Will buy single walnut trees. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. Fetterly Logging 269-8187793. 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Vayda Pion, born at Corwell Health Pennock on November 25, 2025 to Lexi McLeod and Jacob Pion of Lake Odessa. Group READ THEN RECYCLE 1 I ^1' 4 l» V ' I < I I* < I. I* * The ChiefNoonday Chapter ofthe North Country Trail Association is inviting area residents and visitors to start off 2026 as part of the group’s 14th annual “Shoe Year’s Day Hike” on Thursday, Jan. 1. The 2- and/or 4-mile loop hikes will be held rain, shine, or snow. Leashed pets are welcomed on the hike and porta-potties will be available. The event will kick off with registration at 10:30 a.m., and hikes will begin as groups form at the start/finish location at the Long Lake Yankee Springs Recreation Area on Gun Lake Road in Middleville. There will be signage along the road and volunteer 4 1!’ ■ ) '■ ! C ■'' ' •***^*''' fi » X . ' •• I 1 .• id 4 I »■ A •l t 1 r I i«r 1 < ! I I1 r t V 4 At I) fi; • r .C ’ * • -ii i > 4 11 » ’- >#! c» « I I I I Ui it.’’ !i'/ a • J ’1. . 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Sandra was a loving, family-oriented wife, mother, grandmother, and great­ grandmother whose warmth touched everyone she met. She was always willing to talk, share, listen, and lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Her kindness, strength, and generous spirit were constants in the lives of all who loved her. She is survived by a large and cherished family, including her stepson by her Norma “Jean" Chase, age Odessa. 89, passed away peacefully Jean was preceded in death on November 24,2025, by her husband, Gordon; her surrounded by her family. She parents, Lyle and Neva Neil; was born on August 7,1936, her sister, Patricia (Neil) Myers; in Hastings, Ml, the daughter her in-laws, Lawrence and i. of Lyle and Neva (Naylor) Neil. Hildred Chase; brother-in-law, A 1955 graduate of Woodland k David Chase; and sister-in-law, High School, Jean lived a life Sandra Chase. defined by faith, family, and She is survived by her service. children, Kimber Lee Chase, On September 1,1956, she married the Kurt (Dena) Chase, Kyle (Robin) Chase, love of her life, Gordon Lee Chase, with Blake (Lily) Myers, and her Brazilian son, whom she shared 57 years of marriage Jose ’ Fernando Bonini; grandchildren, until his passing on March 3,2014. Jean Jesse (Tessa) Chase, Ashley (Jason) embraced many roles throughout her Griffin, Abby (Kyle) Thelen, Eric (Brianna) life—homemaker, dental assistant, and Chase, Kristin (Leon) Patrick, Laura devoted dairy farmer’s wife, fully involved (Alex) Halliburton, Lacey (Matthew) in every task, along with caring for the Bellin. Amber (Robert) Simons, Rachel calves. She later spent 20 years as a (Cody) VanKovering, Mackenzie (Andrew) dedicated realtor with Miller Real Estate. Allen, Nicholas (Breanna) Chase, Anna Jean served her community faithfully, (Nathan) Barnes; 38 great-grandchildren; including two terms on the Lakewood siblings, Larry (Janet) Neil, Linda (Don) School Board. A wonderful Christian Gilliem, Sandra (Ray) Kezenius, Ron woman, she loved Jesus deeply and (Carla) Neil; sister-in-law, Brenda Chase; created a warm, loving home for her family. She took great pride in being part brothers-in-law, Roger ((Sayle) Chase and Robert (Kathy) Chase; as well as many of her children’s and grandchildren’s beloved nieces, nephews, foster children, lives—supporting school and 4-H projects, cheering at sporting events, and and exchange students. In lieu of flowers, memorial teaching Sunday School for many years. contributions in Jean’s honor may be A charter member of Woodgrove made to Manna’s Market, 7180 Velte Rd, Brethren Christian Parish, Jean served Lake Odessa, Ml 48849. on numerous committees and boards. Visitation and funeral service was held She.and Gordon also enjoyed traveling Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at Kilpatrick together across the United States and Church, 10005 E Barnum Rd, Woodland, Canada. With a heart for service, they supported Habitat for Humanity for many Ml 48897. years. In the early 1980s, they worked Arrangements entrusted to Girrbach directly with Founder Millard Fuller in Funeral Home. To leave an online Americus, Georgia, and also served condolence, please visit www. locally through Manna’s Market in Lake girrbachfuneralhome.net. 4 r ir %«F r J I t Mi pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 2601 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a’.m. (269) 758-3021 ( I - •*, r* * J, ^i^;i f H r •i’ I i t ..A Vtf« I 1 I 1' 1 X* It * I .... . ■ / 1 > t I ' ( r « ■'1^ - i /* • HU J U‘ p' I' .1 ^MIW I9«^ 1 9 I. t !1 - >i r ' ' z •*•1 I > i 11 i 4»- > 1 HR* 1 c>: ’ V f i , f . ktt I i ■ i *I 1 ■ k a I I A I '£ 7^ i/ r> ■ I ■ "-.•tn Out of this world Can humans live in space for a month? — Maya, 11, Wash. Dear Maya, I mostly keep all four paws on the ground It’s hard to imagine living out in space. I asked my friend Erica Crespi about it She’s a biologist at Washington State University. She studies how animals tolerate stressors faced in the environ­ ment—^including how humans can live and thrive in space. Crespi told me that Valeri Vladimirovich Polyakov lived on the Mir Space Station for 437 days and 18 hours in the 1990s. So far, thi’s the record for living in space. Polyakov’s job was to test the effects of a long space flight—like maybe a trip to Mars. He handled the stress super well. The hardest parts woe the first few weeks in space and back on Earth But living away from Earth is no easy mission. ‘Our species evolved for life on Earth,” Crespi said. “The stressors there are different fiom what we grow up with here.” On Earth, gravity pulls us toward the center of the planet It’s why our feet stay on the ground It’s why our muscles and bones are strong. When we walk or run, we wo± against the tug of gravity. There’s almost no gravity in space. Astronauts float That sounds fim, but without gravity, muscles shrink and bones weaken. Astronauts exercise about two hours every day to make for it Low gravity even affects whi’s going “We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The Worid Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@ gmail.com. Website: WWW. hastingsfreemethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible on inside the 1•IOly. An astronaut’s heart works hard to move their blood around like usual. Some astronauts say that causes sinus pressure—kind of like hav­ ing a cold all the time. Crespi told me her research groi^) wants to know how space affects the microbes inside astronauts. Those is information on worship services is provided h Hastings Banner, the church and these local businesses: dFlGXfOb' Hhashngs 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 fit' . .i (.■ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH BM f ASK DR. UNIVERSE Study • 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m, to 12:00 p.m. _____________________________ www.cbchastings.org. 10:15 a-m. II t „,at the church ofyour choicerWeekly schedules ofHastings area churches available for your convenience,,. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Peter Adams, contact 616-690-8609. JiT'E y I 1 8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. 1 ft** > * Worship Together SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible ■ study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 marriage to Bill: Keith Nunley as well as her biological children: Lonnie Leonard, Art Leonard, and Nickole Vickery-Wright. Sandra will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Her legacy of love and compassion lives on in her family and in the countless lives she touched. A memorial gathering is scheduled for December 6, 2025 at 2 p.m. al the Delton VFW Post 422 located at 10353 Stoney Point Dr Delton Ml 49046. All are welcome to attend and to gather with friends and family to remember Sandy le 6 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. •A I J I HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30- jr F f GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Wl I I z«39S> < s microbes help us digest food, make vita­ mins and fight off sickness. Lxiw gravity and other stressors in space may make things harder for them, too. Another problem is radiation. That’s energy from the sun and other places inside and outside our solar system. r Too much radiation can make us sick or cause serious health problems. Earth’s atmosphere protects us fiom that Spacecraft must be carefully built to shield astronauts. Astronauts also don’t have trees or t oceans to recycle air and water. They rely on machines to do friose jobs, and to deal with space dust and extreme tem­ perature. Th^ there are the emotional challeng­ es. Astronauts live in small, enclosed spaces. They can’t step outside to feel the breeze. They don’t have the familiar sights, sounds or smells of home. They miss their families and fiiends. Even the sleep schedule in space L is tricky. Hie space station orbits the Earth quickly. Outside its windows, the sun rises and sets every 45 minutes. Astronauts use lights and curtains to mimic the light-and-dark schedule on Earth. But Crespi is optimistic that we’ll fig­ ure out how to keep humans happy and . healthy in space. Right now, scientists j are developing sensors to monitor astro- ’ naut health. They’re figuring out how to grow plants in space and recycle water more efficiently. If we could farm in space, astronauts would have fiesh, familiar foods. Those plants could recycle air and water. Plus, it feels good to be around plants. Once more people—and maybe even cats—can stay in space longer, it would be less lonely for everyone. Maybe it would feel like visiting a little town in a space station. That would help keep humans ground­ ed while they reach for the stars. — Dr. Universe J • / • * 140'1’’: I 4* 4^11 9 * J J t • f ir 3! r 1*1 '< " I -. e. X s i* 5i.fX Ti/ tU4' A 1 ’-A <» 4 t T 1 tf • I 1 .IrtlfTK** c;" • r ♦ ■ U'. ■Zl’' h) / A i b Hl -''i X *'1 A = £^'’ 11 . 3’ A I 1 J -XJ 1 A < ASS ilfrgs n ‘ 0 I I ■;*5Up- ' I ' -i <1 i 1 A a14* '4 i .U.-JKv' «3 ? 1 -O' iV i . r • , -K 1 » <1; Ur 1 r . » s ■V rn I -1’ J i ■ •Si' . Ir ■ ■:r * > fin ;|J r 9 <« * **. 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J '' • M I • '.fa _ 5^ i J’ I « ft e Aft p •■'l' w 1 Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame •>' i)!S. • •> « « * HACTIN6C PCtiFORMlNG APTC CFNTFP sfe. ..^ ■ 1 < *> 1 n 'K •4 4 i HI 1 B 4 t \ • r *< ,* Professional Events A at > 1* t “i i . ’A its. * ;x * •> J I. iinaiOHlt< 1 r t . .< »*' I. *‘r . I i I ' f> - « * n I ceremony in May 2026. s Ik ’••v » Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 '1 BXS? i1 To submit a nomination or read more about the Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame, visit the HPAC homepage atwwwhasslm^rg/B^ • Other Events t >1 > k: '•y 1 ‘ h IP »« J* A ■b s I « ■« f d i Hastings Perfonning Arts Center WOF HHS Collage Concert | Thursday, 12/04/202517:00 pm Jazzy Christmas HHS, HMS, & TJO | Monday, 12/8/20251 7:00 pm Hastings Middle School Bands Holiday Concert | Tuesday, 12/09/2517:00 pm Hastings Middle School Choirs Holiday Concert | Thursday, 12/11/2517:00 pm 520 W. Sou± Street Hastings, MI 49058 -A • w HPAC@hasski2.org c I •* I V % J « 1 1799fl<> •f 'W TjaruO p '1 'ft. Submission Deadline is December 19,2025. t f 4 I I <- I, * ♦ ♦ 3 ( I SI i ft A A J ' • I I 1 (» bl »< l!T* I S' t Hv 1 % 5 r ' I k e ♦ .1 Lr Thornapple Wind Band & Lakewood Ai’ea Choral Societj' Christmas Concert Sunday, 12/14/251 3:00 pm r ■D|,*k' 1’ I St. Rose Christmas Musical | Friday, 12/12/251 6:30 pm Email: Y k ■ Mail; i <x % ^3 Christmas with John Berry | Friday, 12/05/25 7:00 pm GRS: Home for the Holidays || SOU) OUt] 12/10/2517:00 pm Tim Zimmerman/King’s Brass | Friday, 12/19/2517:00 pm « i 'L'’ '■ review all submissions and select candidates to honor at a special w « «u V * s The Hasting Performing Arts Center is seeking a list of nominees for the 2026 Groos Family Fine Arts Wall of Fame. The Friends of HPAC will -t 1 - Request for Nominations! ?5' r M ' �Mi u k r V e . I V A { -I 1 t t s. J rASTNGS BAMMS) www.HastingsBanner com Thursday, December 4, 2025 VKW- ^gtom, . ) l •?*‘b 1 w «r V s?»\ I ■n 1 TURNING BACK THE PAGES * I MS X /t- 4.'^ * ^lk^ X \ * • i PAGING THROUGH HISTORY: HHS yearbooks 1906-1950 ■ 1 4 *» • QMftOW.MLIBI Speca to The Banner at 'Mv Vl \ V >♦ Hl X < I *• * •MK < * ’* 'f» «> « Ait A”' ♦• •u For more than I20 years, Hastings High School year­ books hove capmed foe fxes arxl spirit of each gradu­ ating ntx always Kida foe same name. Evfy edfoons bore calcs such as "The Druid.” “^manon t (a dcvcr re%<rsal of "No NamcT. *Thc Htskmo,'' “The Fonnighu" and "The Doomseby Book^ durir^ ihe and 50a. For nearly dvee decades, the bnultar Saxon adorned ihe cose before ghing *«> lo more ercahve. oommeriary'I3x «lea. induing the 1993 odeion, *nhe New Ending Story 7 and on the cover of the yearbook far 2000, **rhe Tines They Axe a-Changin'. Acroai the decarirv, Hastings High School yearbooks The okJ Hastings Hrgh School crca 1907. Oemoksheo tn 1930 lo make room for Central School Comv ho^v refleoed br more (h« audeit podiaits—(hc> ha\c mffrared the mood of eadi gcncraoon. The earficsi edfoom were eamea and oompoxxi portraJiy - Tcnund us that the The senior bo>s' [xvtraits carried a subtle air ot'gkxan. ; ■ f academic, while foe 19205 arxl l930s y cartxtoks were nrt only records of stu­ as if andcipatii^ foe Kxcrtasn ycarv ahead In student carried a patnooc spini rooted in chk dent lifa bd also mirrors of a communi­ wntings. foe word "democracy ” appeared again aid pride. Wartime vokancs of foe 19405 ty s eoomny. sty Ie and aspinuions agam. underscoring what was tf stake. One of the nxist took on a sonber note, honorvig daasr Although foe new high school opened striking im^es came from foe 28 members of foe TEA, f »' males called to serve, bu (he 195(M and in 1918, dass photos cortinued to he who posed with foe .American flag draped proudly across 19605 burst with post-war optimism taken on foe steps of the old building foe troni row of iheir photograph — a quiet but powerful .'■t 9id school spirk By foe 19705 and untiJ 1924, a tradition that retkxted the statement of kwalre and resolve. * < |9ft(M, foe books had become more students' inhering affection for their in 1941, foe y earbtxik opened with a striking prefiice expervnenlal and reflective, caphiiig former school. Comments and decla­ titled "What Constitutes a Loval American?' The writer foe individual^ and cuhKol shifts of a rations from those years otkn spoke declared. "This present wtxW crisis has been a re-awak­ changing era. of a longing for the familiar halls they ening to Americans. A new rebirth ot'patriotism lias swept In 1911, Hastings High School had left behind By 1925. foe photo­ foe country abiRist ov’cmighL” Sixteen .American flags lent forth a graduating class ofjust graphs finally shifted to the exterkv liiKd foe bottom of foe opening pages, a visual reminder 31 seniors, yet the occasion earned of the new 1918 building, marking a of foe nation's unitv. • 1 a grandeur tv beyond its size. The symbolx transiiioa That sonx year, the By 1942, foe message grew even irkee urgent wxier foe For more than 120 years commencemeni was a picture of ele­ y carbook itself intnxluced a fresh look, slogan “Unity for VlcUxy.” uging: ‘in this grave hour gance foe young women in sweeping Hastings High School with IWO full-color pages (pages I and it Ls necessarv that wc make sachlkes that are bouixl gowns, foe y (Ming men in tuxedolike yearbooks have captured 55) breaking away from the black-andlo atfeci all phases of our lives ” These were profound oQire—gathoed tor \vhat was surely the faces and spirit of each white tradition of previous editkxts. words for high school studentv reflecting Ixwv ckvpiy ihc one of (he community s most anticgraduating class—though Two mi^ aviaiiorHelatcd events w ar had pcmxated even their y oufoful w orld. iptfed social events. Their yearbook captured national attention in 1932: The first tw o pages of the “IXxims I^qv Bcxik 1942” not always under the same devoted an astonishing 14 pages to the Amelia Earhvt s daring flight posted knters from five former students who were* in name “ The DruKJ. ’ seen intellectual tabors of the class, including XYi'ss the Atiartk and die tragic kxlnapvarying stages of their military duty. Pvt Richard Hxxnas here, was published in 1906. a soaring valedictory; a thoughtful salu­ ping of aviator CTiarles Lindbergh ’s sort wrote: ‘t)ne problem wc went on. wc hiked about 25 tatory; a presentation on the class motto. N(X surprisingly, the “f oitnii^’' y earh ok ot ik« sanw miles in tlx rain, and when wr got lo where we were* a visionary prophecy in narrative form, a ttirring oration, ye:tr retketed tlx; tascinatxm with tliglit. 5U|vpt>,ed to camp, we just laid down in a carefully-crafted class will, arxl a lengthy yet graceful dev oting nirx full pages to sketches the mud arxl water and sIqM " f )n page class poem. Together, these sneeches read less like the I of airplaocs and ev en orx whimsical two of the same y earbook, it ivad: "Wc musings of high school stud, its arxl more tike polished parachute character. Vc*! akvigside this pure Ixre* fior a mtxnent lo pay tnlxilc dijssertauons from a university hall They reveal a gcncrcntluisiasm, foe board of education page lo our graduates wht> have made tlx aticn that treated education with seriousness and ccremo IJ carried a sobering note: Duc to fin^supreme sacrifice this year.'* llx list ny; leaving behirxl a record of y outhful voices determined I cial pressures, the school budget w as included Lt. Cleon Smillv. Cla.s.s of *37; redixcd by S2OJ00O. Even student life Ll. Martin Hawfoome, (. lass of 40; Lt borv Hgns of change—foe Lkulcie (lub. Robert Henncy, Class of *37; I ewis M. I once binsting 31 membas in I92S tud Castle. Class of‘39; Bill I>C\>u, Class '•B a dwindled to just 11 girls b\ 1932. of ‘41. On page 24. the yearbook staff I In 1 939, tlx Hastings H i ch School posted photos of sev en grads in their I Ii V u Band appeared in sharp. mili(anstk-4ylr miltiarv uniforms. L «1 4 uniform.s, while foe dx nr, for the fto't Even in the midst of the war yews. lime, w as outfitted in floor-knigth rq^ HastingB High Schcxil maixiged to J< i giving both groups a more fomial preserve a sense of normalcy dances « presence. The late 1930s Jso maiked a were held, athletic cxxitcsLs wrni on, aixl' Margaret Young, literary surge in student organizatiixvs 11 cltfos clubs continued to meet Yet wlxn v ou ed tor (1923). were listed in 1937, tfxxigh foe number open the post-war ycarbooLs a brigliter. dropped lo 19 by 1939. Antong them more cheerful spirit shines ihrougli the were unique offerings that reflected the curiosities of tlx faces of the students, as though a wvight had been lifted. era, irxluding foe Ixalhcr Craft Club. Stamp Club, foe Looking back across these 44 y ears of annuals, oix tklail Scribbler Club, Aeronautical C lub aixl Comaa Club. stands out v^ iih particular force: in every class portrait, Enter ‘’The Doomsdav IkxTk.” w iihoul exception, foe boy s appear neatly dressed in suits From 1940 through 1959, Hxsiings High Sdxxd’s and tics, while the girl.s’ attire shifts from long gowns Hastings High School yearbook Staff at work y earbook carried this somber title of “IXxxnsday Bcx»k, to knee-length dresses, often adorned with incTViisingly (1921) a cfx^ice that coincided with the outbreak of World War ornate collars. These pages reflect not only changing fash­ II. when many' seniors would leave graduation and enter ions but also a deep sense of pride and dignity sJ tired by' military service. The foreword expbined that the name thousarxls of Hastings alumni. ‘'Turning Back tlx Pages” to rise lo foe moment. W3S borrowed from Ullliam the C onqucTtr's g‘4 IM t surreminds us that pride is not only in what wc see tixlay, hut Ihat same y ear. Ruby (iaskill distinguished herself in vey of 1086. which lecoidcd the names and holdings in those who have gone before. a disinct-wide competition w ilh a compelling speech on of Savons across F jigland .md pens of Wales. Yet in I3a\id KfUliT is a moJtriitrtrthe "Ha\ti/tf(s Htsttfry'^ “The Immigralion Problem.” Her adebrss earned her a Hastings, the title look on i more p)ignani resonance. Facebtxfk pr/ttp gold medal, and the three-page oration was proudly print­ ed in the yearbo(4t rcmarkaWy, its themes still resorutc as though it had been written in 2024. Ruby s path after T graduation was equally impressive: She pursued her stud­ r*’" ies at the Normal Schwl. entered the teaching profossion. -W and eventually rose lo serve as principal of Hastings* Secorxi \^,l^d School, leaving a lastir^ mark on local educatwn. « Al the bock of the 1921 yeartxxik, readers would have «■ found 20 full pu^ of advertisement, a lively showcase of Hastings commerce —from industries eager lo recniit graduates irto tfxnr workforce to merchant promoting grtxxncs, clothing, school supplier and the sweet indul gmcc of candy and mx cteam. Just two yrors Lucr, the 1923 yearbook revealed a different kind of snapshot of the limes: foe girls* hairsty les had noticeably changed. llxir long hair was cut short discarding foe Victorian belxf that liair was a girl's crowning glory . They had begun to rebel against mexal restrictions and society s I CKpcvtatKMK while every boy; without exception, J appeared in a suit paired with either a tie or a bowtie. 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Today, the building houses Hastings Middle School. • »• »• d . ! Ui'- * ' '*> < J aa 1’ \ < A. ■'< r « �1 SPORTS Group 8 Thursday, December 4, 2025 ■< A' I f the Saxons were looking for a chal­ lenge to start their season they certainly found it in the Yellow Jackets Tuesday night. The defending River Cities Alliance champions from Greenville, who ran to a 21 -1 regular season last winter, opened their 2025-26 campaign with a 74-34 win over the Hastings varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team at Hastings High School. Greenville has a handful of guys back from what was their winningest season in program history. Hastings has just a couple of varsity ballplayers back from a team that won nine games a year ago, and a couple of them are just getting into the swing of things having recovered ifrom injuries. i Hastings head coach Jess Webb likes his team’s potential, but the Saxons weren’t ready for a team the caliber of the Yellow Jackets yet. Senior guard Michael Lindquist fin­ ished with a game-high 25 points. He hit two early three-pointers, the second of which was the start of a 14-0 Green­ ville run over the later stages of the first quarter that turned a 5-5 game into a 19-5 Yellow Jacket advantage. “We’re young and we’ve got to work on executing,” Hastings head coach Jess -Webb said. “We’ve got to be able to handle pressure and limit turnovers. We just need to play tougher. They’re still learning. They’re learning how to work together. This offense takes a while. A lot of times they didn’t know where they f jf / s’ THE HASTINGS BANNER need to be or what to do. “Again, it takes time. We knew with how young we are it’s going to take time.” Greenville had size, speed and strength all around the court. Coach Webb said he could tell the Greenville guys were much more experienced and comfortable running their offense than his guys. And the Yellow Jackets shot the lights out drilling ten three-pointers. Senior forward Braden Latimer had 15 points, and junior James Waalkes and sophomore Emmit Willhite had nine apiece. Jack Webb and Quincy Brown are two of the most experienced Saxon guards back this winter, and both are recovering from recent injuries. An injury keeping point guard Trevin Russel 1 sidel ined had Webb, a natural shooting guard, spend­ ing more time running the point than is ideal early on for the Saxons. Webb picking up three early fouls didn’t help his team’s chances either. Jack Webb closed the game with seven points. Luuk Hoffman would end up leading the Saxons with eight points. Brown had five and big sophomore center Jason Jimenez had six points. A big two-handed dunk by Jimenez in the first half was one of the Saxon high­ lights, but there weren’t a lot of those. Webb was pleased with the way his V. ff fr wvrw HastingsBanner com "J if * . I -A . |ii^ Pretty great Greenville squad spoils Saxon hoops opener Irett Bremer Sports Editor • * « 4« t • * I I ^9' t I f-l . v' t 9 •, f • b » Z A V 4-. X « « F 5-;i ■ »? ■4 ? ^1*' » l> I .-‘f" >» '■■4 * » 4^ k I*'*’’.#*. I Xk» 'LT* t 'A I «« 4 r^A’V r. i V ■c12 ?♦ a** ..A I* > I 4 fM it'-: I c f* r*’ i > $ *» .< ’ 1 ! Bel V <5 » 4,* i;' 1 t * ( 4 ' Jir V c - rV !j i * 'A .-45C' 4 J *^r V 4 I % .# *( " A " '> ' I X' s JI * fldfl; - >• »« • r'^ I > A* 1 *- I *. • ■ * I I .w* »• if e I J •> <A 9 fT'*! «* > » » 5^' I ■«r- »> ^9 r r V • r^-c- L? A <;< 7? ; * K* tA* I J •* f \ L ft ► ?' I .1^ • i'f. > TVr TS’i^' ' -i; S'W' . t 1« *• >w ? 1578197 (11-27)(12-18) *• 11 * •' *.L^ £1 / » « I re q 14 n w rf -T > j Hastings sophomore center Jason Jimenez throws down a dunk during the first half of his team’s season opener against visiting Greenville Tuesday. ? Photos by Brett Bremer Af r ^rr J k a 4 "T ? > * Greenville senior Braden Latimer pulls down a defensive rebound as he’s pestered by Hastings junior guard Quincy Brown (right) and senior forward Dan Jensen (back) during the second half of their season opener at Hastings High School Tuesday. T" I -( it 1 >”1 1 ! I ;r team’s offense looked when guys were penetrating and passing on the interior. He would have liked to see his guys play­ ing even a little more downhill towards the basket rather than side to side. “Give it to Greenville. That’s a really good team and a good program. Those boys, you could tell the difference with kids who knew where they were sup­ posed to be, how they’re supposed to run the offense,” coach Webb said. “Tve been preaching weight room, weight room. We’ve been getting in the weight room, but that is what happens. If our kids can buy in, which they have started to, we have potential.” “You know you’re going to take your lumps,” he said of ‘potential.’ “But you’ re excited because you know you have a high ceiling. We know we’re going to take our lumps and we’re going to get our butts kicked once in a while. Hopefully, like I told them, you learn from it, you build from it and you don’t get down. We know what our focus is and stay true to it.” The Saxons are back in action Friday at Charlotte. Zi •? k/ I k.^ir* J f 7 ' TDin {' { ■ ,n. r 1 r I ♦ J m I H, VI I '* ' I ^*7. r. I I e ^44^1* w ■n X Bl rI f 1 T“ J ,1 ( I 5 1 U i. ’’’- 1^- B ' ' .wyj i , r T I I 1 . ' I ^7 d *jir- / ( > - I I * I I 1 »f;" »^- *f i *•. ► I ' ve k t t >J I*-* a ' I'A.'. «r / Pickard Horizon League Freshman of the Year, a NCAA assist leader t-' ■r ^its Brett Bremer Sports Editor ry s L'r« I Ml < ‘■'^ 4. w .<f * .. *. *I -"A- ■'*’* *s. 1 /\' • c <7 A I V \5 w 'M.I « K Ar-. A • * k» » ‘ l^i- « < ' I 4 Abby Pickard won four conference champion­ ships as a varsity volleyball player at Lakewood Hi^ School. Her string continues at Northern Kentucky Uni­ versity. Pickard and the Norse captured the 2025 Horizon League regular season championship with a 17-1 mark and Pickard was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Year for her efforts. The 2025 Lakewood High School graduate was also named to the All-League First Team and the All-Freshman Team in the Horizon League. The Norse setter, Pickard closed out her season with 1,083 assists, an average of 11.05 per set. She also had 38 total kills, 19 aces, 233 digs and 43 total blocks in 30 matches. Youngstown State was the only team to best the. Norse during the Horizon League regular season, where teams play back-to-back Friday and Satur­ day matches against league opponents throughout the fall. Pickard and the Norse knocked off fourth-seeded lU Indy in five sets in the Horizon League Tour­ nament Semifinals Nov. 22 inside Truist Arena, the Norse’s home arena in Highland Heights, Ky. Second-seeded Wright State topped the Norse 3-0 in the tournament championship Noy. 23. At the time of the league honors announcement, Pickard ranked tenth in all of NCAA Division 1 in assists and was second on that list among freshmen. Northern Kentucky also had head coach Liz Hart honored as league Coach of the Year. NKU’s Pickard, Sydney Bray and Allison Risley all earned spots on the All-League First Team. Pickard wasn’t the only area freshman among the top players in the Horizon League. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee freshman Josie Noble, a 2025 Caledonia graduate, was named to the All­ League Second Team and the All-Freshman Team. z/• J • Tn? t * r^ i > *11 -—^ 1 a ’*•1: •' • A y * V' Vh* ’X.Vi 'I A* V. hV-a, V« f «« *. y « f ■« ’'?i;u •: s I t' Efe ~ z 6 1' '• ’ . 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' v. *^' ■^ ' 1' I » t .:r I -I L' Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 RA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part Of them, al a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on toe mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Helen Brace Caldwell, an unmarried person, Roque Corpuz and Nora Corpuz, a married couple, all as joint tenants with rights of Survivorship . Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, ns nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Mortgage: August 19,2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 29, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $186,791.03 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry Ck)unty, Michigan, and described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 14 OF SHADY SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 F PLATS, ON PAGE 29, BEING A PART F THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. PARCEL 2: LOT NO. 13 OF SHADY SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN LIBER 3, OF PLATS, ON PAGE 29, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Common street address (if any): 12125 Winans Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050-8818 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at Ihe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Gate of notice: November 27,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 j (248) 642-2515 9 �•I M I- ■ fl •* p- * * h| I lIB - 4-; Hi THE HASTINGS banner www.HastingsBanner.com 7.7. VIEW - Thursday, December 4, 2025 Group 9 . I * I fl fl t= 1 t « 4 n. I I Ui., ^1^3 .or** k. >• ? > - Brett Bremer Sports Editor The local varsity volleyball teams took fl strides as the season went on, despite I facing tough competition all year long. I k ♦ The Delton Kellogg girls won the ► Southwestern Athletic Conference f 1 Central Division championship for the second season in a row, and then went i on to score an exciting five-set district semifinal victory before ultimately fall' ing to a Pewamo-Westphalia team that won its way into the state quarterfinals I in Division 3. The Lakewood girls had a string of 22 consecutive seasons with a conference championship come to an end as the ; Ionia girls won the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, but the Vikings rallied in the postseason to win their first district championship since 2022. They were eventually knocked out of the state postseason by Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Semifinals. The Thomapple Kellogg girls finished ; in the middle of the pack in the OK Gold Conference, while the Hastings girls in g the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference and g the Maple Valley girls in the Interstate-8 g Athletic Conference were both held uu without a victory in conference play. ; The Hastings girls did pick up a win in their district tournament at the end of the season. There were a few all-conference and all-region honorees and an all-state nod lOlfUJ cnOCt; K •'N 1 % < n* 1}. V ^1/ I I ,1 ,1 •l RT 4 -n k. fl I k f I* "l XI/ « ‘I’* .d r a* wa I i r . 4) i 'S t I I f I. 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If ■ ’ I *7 r 1 4 4 '' retail t* l#o i Jh jnZi. > i k •. s 1 »« t ’ * s le i A KA UJ 1 « 4 fl* . -K fl r L I T - fit'iisi'ff.fc,. 1 J t < *1 b *▼ ^BSL< ■ J fl 'sa fit -»' 3 auto- ' 4 A JI BlT^S • - Ss A V ► <k A I .. fl -a'’ ■firir A 9 I Bl* 1 AB • >»0A I 1 AI jV 7 w' i. . t I 1 X i k t J] \:i ' r - -e ■4 < Jalin Lyons V ■q1 (O^ri ' 1 r ’: J ;U| V J l‘ * ,S >' for area ladies this fall. Here are the 2025 All-Barry Coun­ ty Girls’ Volleyball First and Second Teams. 1 I I i IJ i All-Barry County Girls’ Volleyball I 4 H* f** Ure)' I >« 3 E k 9 * I ,1 » !. 1 • t “ip < tJ •** j‘>l i I I I » r: > -a.' . tI iMdb r . tl rJ I ! ( . ;1 t .-1^’ 1 t£ JMkl F" i ' i Jr ( f f • ■! /I: I f 1 r . r ■H*i ,rl I .. / f. k I V V f ( < T2!. iT »9 y.-; I - jJ®!' 4 s’ k ri uu Jlr*. t ( b J* t—•* 4^^' f, - ... I I '-r *’ i S& i I i. J(. kk / • Jr: , » s w «r/: t < .»v I ' -i (R J5 r 1 4 •4 i' i'*- e f.nn •• : i-; x» r -lb.! J •j L .>71 ». rJ z X I k I* qW 1 t f fl I I 4 c y u«* ■b Hit' % 1'ff <1 tt k*** r -b. ri 4-ti X/ f n I I / ! I ■ 9 1 I ’ • ‘ dMflFWV f 01 LI r* I - J -f -«r'i ( t i»!Ww’ I < i! il, ( ii*> J: I I I I c JF i n r 1 j I f I J noasr I I i .’d# I 1 I rr J-T- f jfl k »*• ■,X - iS ilk • p f' I w. X*!- ■«l a V r I fl Kj Ik. J’.. >v 1 Ik •5 .r 9 ?■ . .-J sr F« 1 -1^ .rr' fl y r aJ ,■ fW' B i 14 * 1# t > i fit *u F' zz ■J'M ) ft r . i I > I r 1> ri; J First Team Camyla Copelin, Lakewood: Ajunior setter for the Vikings who is a two-time all-conference performer in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Divi­ sion. She had 198 kills, 226 assists, 298 digs and 51 aces throughout the season. “Camyla is another one of those kids that is a blessing to have on your team,” head coach Brooke Francisco said. “She is technically a setter, but... we needed her to attack. She is very undersized at her position,*'but she does not play like it. She takes care of the ball for us and plays phenomenal defense.” Emma Duffy, Lakewood: The Vi­ kings’ senior setter has volleyball ahead after signing on to play at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Duffy was named honorable mention all-state in Division 2 this fall while recording 222 kills, 50-1 assists, 225 digs, 38 total blocks and 43 aces in her fourth varsity season. “Emma is a phenomenal all-around player, as you can see from her stats,” coach Francisco said. “She has run a 6-2 most of her career and has had to swing for us when she is not setting. Her career starts are something that is hard to come by. She had over 2,500 assists, close to 1,000 kills and close to 1,000 digs.” Alexa Eden, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ senior libero was named honorable mention all-conference in the OK Gold during her third varsity season. A team captain, coach Haley Grams called her a smart server and a leader on and off' the court. Jalin Lyons, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ senior libero took over that position early in the fall and kept her team’s back row in check all season. Head coach Erin Thornton said she made sure nothing hit the floor if she b ♦ I could help it. Lyons was chosen an all-conference performer in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. She had 276 digs, ten kills and was a 98 percent server on the season. Hannah Sorenson, Hastings: The Saxons’ junior setter, Sorensen was named first team all-conference in the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference while being named the Saxons’ team MVP and a team captain. She averaged 7.81 assists, 2.42 kiIls, 1.39 aces and 7.07 digs per match leading the Saxons in assists and finishing second on her team in aces and digs. “She is a scrappy competitor who refuses to let a ball drop without giving maximum effort,” head coach Alexis Mast said. “Her ability to keep rallies alive and make plays out of tough sit­ uations often shifted momentum in our favor during critical moments. Beyond her stats, Hannah’s leadership, compo­ sure, and competitive spirit set the tone for our team’s energy and resilience. As a captain, she led by example through her hustle, communication, and com­ mitment to her teammates.” Reece Ritsema, Thomapple Kellogg: Ajunior middle in her third varsity sea­ son who earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold for the Trojans this fall. Ritsema as a team captain and coach Grams said she is a “very vocal leader on and off the court, always encourag­ ing teammates, always willing to learn more.” Izzie Wendland, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ senior setter, Wendland was named all-conference in the SAC this fall. She led the DK team with 482 assists and also had 191 digs. “Izzie held the team together with her leadership,” coach Thornton said. “She has been an amazing player this year and used everything she’s learned from last year and playing club to lead her team to a tournament win, an undefeated SAC Central season and tothe district finals.” AU-Barry County Girls’ Volleyball 4 IF I i'.' * - y •: I • fl 4 I District and ieague tities won by county’s top voileybali squads s ’ *1/ IF^ I I I -B i I 4 * w ALL-BARRY COUNTY„.» r fl Second Team Hayden Bump, Lakewood: Ajunior, Bump earned the Vikings’ libero jersey this fall and finished the year with 327 digs and 96 assists. She also fired 51 aces. “She leads our team in digs and has worked hard to get better at reading the ball to put herself in the position to find more digs,” coach Francisco said. “Hayden also leads our team in aces this season while also having one of our highest serving percentages. She serves aggressive and hits her zone when needed.” Johanna Duits, Lakewood: The Vi­ kings’ leader in kills this fall with 302 as a sophomore middle. Duits earned all-conference honors in the CAAC White for the second time. She had 54 total blocks on the season. She earned all-region honors. “Johanna has quickly become our go­ to attacker,” coach Francisco said. “We know she can put the ball away when it is needed. She works hard, has a gritty attitude andj ust wants to w in. She has put in the work and has doubled her kills friis season compared to last.” Coach added that she became a wall defensively at the net after putting in work to improve her blocking for this season too. Bella Friddle, Hastings: A junior middle blocker, Friddle was named hon­ orable mention all-conference in the 1-8 and was tabbed as the Saxons’ Offensive Player of the Season. She averaged 4.7 kills and 1.31 blocks a match and led the Saxon team in both kills and blocks for the season. “Bella is a natural athlete whose explosive vertical and quick reactions made her a dominant presence at the net,” coach Mast said. “Her ability to convert tough sets into kills gave our offense a spark when we needed it most. She consistently delivered in clutch moments, whether it was putting down a crucial block or swinging for a momentum-changing point. Beyond her athleticism, Bella’s energy and enthusiasm were contagious fueling her teammates and creating the high-energy environment where our team thrives. Her impact extended beyond the stat sheet; she was a driving force behind our offensive success and team chemistry this season.” McKenna Hoebeke, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A senior outside hitter in her third varsity season for the Trojan team. Coach Grams said Hoebeke is a strong and smart player as well as an aggressive server. Laana Hooker Delton Kellogg: Aju­ nior middle she hit .206 on the season ♦ A \ k I 'J i • I Lm iV I J ’ It -A I I * r I I I) a r i A K I I ’I >• < *•» V .*> f. 4 4^' V* Iw* Camyla Copelin ... * £ .. 1* Hannah Sorensen and led her team with 40 blocks. Hooker was an all-region honoree this season. “Laana is the power hitter on the team, and she stepped up when needed,” coach Thornton said. “With her heart being an outside, it really is great that she’s been willing and able to step into the middle hitter role to help out the team. She’s got great potential and hopefully will be even better in her senior year.” Maria Piccione, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior outside hitter who was a floor captain for the TK team. Coach Grams said Piccione was a consistent and smart server in her second varsity season. Josalyn Russell, Hastings: The Saxons’senior libero was a team captain, the ' team’s Defensive Player of the Season, and earned the Saxon Leadership Award. She averaged 8.7 digs and 1.51 assists per match. She led the Saxon team in digs for the year. “Josalyn was the heart of our defense and the steady presence that anchored our back row all season,” coach Mast said. “Her ability to read hitters, antici­ pate plays, and make big saves kept our team in rallies and turned defense into opportunity. She handled serve-receive with remarkable consistency and con­ trol, providing the foundation for our offense to run smoothly. As captain, she led with poise, always encouraging her teammates and setting the standard for effort and accountability.” Madison Trowbridge, Maple Valldy: A senior captain at outside hitter for tl;^ Li­ ons, Trowbridge was named her teqm’s MVP and earned honorable mention all-conference in the Big 8 Conference. Trowbridge led her team in kills jvith 127 and aces with 45. She also h^^ 69 digs and three blocks on the seasonAion head coach Timara Wehr said Tifowbridge was the person her team leaned on when it needed to score. i ' l1 'i f Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information; Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Michael J Charbonneau Jr, an unmarried man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: February 24, 2020 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 28, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $193,135.86 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot (s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lot 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 22 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings, Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 20, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwesterr) Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisemient Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 18, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouragec^ to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of vmich may charge a fee for this information: j Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Midnael Jerome Charbonneau Jr., a single man ■ Original Mortgagee: Lake Michigan tifedit « Union Foreclosing Assignee (if any): None Date of Mortgage: February 23, 2024 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 29, 2024 Amount claimed due on date of notice; $84,137.82 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot(s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lqt 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings, Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject'jeal property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible • L I to the person who buys the property 2tt the mortgage foreclosure sale or tqi the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 20, 2025 Trott Law, PC 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 J f Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 1 (248) 642-2515 ». .r ' I 1577753 (11-20)(12-11) t 1577755 (11-20)(12-11) 1 �I J 10 Thursday, December 4, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW www.HastingsBanner.com Qroup •inn r f 1 > 11 * * iHicH 1 9 ALL-BARRY COUNTY cs ^9 V 4 FALL 2025 f V S.' ir r t > ■ I ikb. t 4k ■■ 4^ r Saxons and lyojans bookend county football season (• q c Brett Bremer Sports Editor It doesn’t get any bigger for Barry County area football than a playoffgame between rivals Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg. The Trojans and the Saxons played a couple thrillers this fall with the Saxons scoring a 31 -29 win to open the season in August inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. The Trojans then got some revenge with a 28-20 win over the Saxons inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings to open the MHSAA Division 3 Football Playoffs. TK went on to lose a tough one to Lowell in the district finals. Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings were the lone area teams to reach the playoffs this fall, but the rest of the coun­ ty’s varsity football programs kept add­ ing strength to their foundations. Delton Kellogg head coach Brooks Smith was excited to get to install a more exciting offensive system. Lakewood head coach Tim Swore is really looking forward to NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT: Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them.j |at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for| cash or cashier's check at the place of holding I the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly al 1:00 P.M., on January 15, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE SALE: Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Lonergan, the Mortgagor(s), and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc • J as nominee for AmeriFirst Financial Corporation, the original Mortgagee, dated August 23, 2013, and recorded on August 27, 2013, as Instrument No. 2013-010429, tn Barry County Records, Michigan, and last assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, the Foreclosing Assignee, as documented by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 2, 2019, and recorded on August 5, 2019, as Instrument No. 2019007290, in Barry County Records, Michigan, pn which mortgage there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy and 46/100 U.S. Dollars ($57,970.46). Said premise is situated at 718 Powell Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058, in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and is described as: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS INSTRUMENT,' SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, IS DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN; THENCE NORTH 1473.70 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST, 200.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 171.72 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST, 200.03 FEET TO THE EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 174.81 FEET ALONG THE SAID EAST LINE TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 1409.78 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST, 200.01 FEET; THENCE NORTH 65.26 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST, 200.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 63.92 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the jdate of such sale, unless determined abandoned [in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, if the property is sold at foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys! the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder under MCLA 600.3278 for damaging the property during the redemption period. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Dated; 11/05/2025 For More Information, please call: Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, PA. Attorneys for Servicer 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900 Orlando, Florida 32801 (855) 287-0240 Matter No. MI010396-25 (11-13)(12-04) the next couple seasons after year two guiding his Vikings. Maple Valley took its first steps with first-year head coach Mitchell McClintock. All three of those squads, and the Sax­ on and Trojan teams, had some seniors that they’ll dearly miss andabiggroupof talented underclassmen to lead the way through the offseason and eventually into the 2026 campaign. Here are the 2025 All-Barry County Football First and Second Teams: *> •■f .V' 'T PRIDE CLASS .• 4. ..J------■ I fliftiiwi I ft * .Jf Jf I s •* * • *»k • ...;rtT w nr ( I J I I J J ft •r ,, k’ 4**mb a^1iB— i< r A •• )' 0 # X ■ ■»— A-' 4 Wtoi 7 * — * r Lucas Ploeg 9 i/ V J ?r I £ ( f spent time on both sides of the ball. Dutcher was named honorable men­ tion all-conference in the OK Gold. Gavin McGary, Lakewood: A senior offensive tackle in his second year as a starter for the Vikings. McGary was named first team all-con­ ference in the CAAC White this fall. Cayden Pettengill, Hastings: A senior three-year starter for the Saxons, he graded out as on assignment 99 percent of the time and with a 96 percent finish rate at guard. Defensively at linebacker, Pettengill had 55 tackles, five tackles for a loss and a pass breakup. He earned all-conference honors in the 1-8 and was named all-re­ gion in Division 3. Grady Reed, Hastings: A junior in his second season starting for the Saxon varsity, reed had a 91 percent finish rate on blocks and was on assignment 88 percent of the time. Reed excelled at tackle on both sides of the ball. Defensively, He had 27 tack­ les and two tackles for loss. He earned all-conference honors.in the 1-8. Jake Welch, Thomapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ senior center who was one of the team’s vocal leaders. Welch was named all-conference in the OK Gold. Tight End Trapper Reigler, Hastings: A huge part of the line on both sides of the ball for Hastings. Offensively at tight end, Reigler had a 98 percent on assignment grade and a 94 percent finish rate on his blocks. Defensively, as a tackle, Reigler had 52 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks. He was named all-conference in the 1-8 and an all-region honoree in Division 3. Wide Receiver Elliot Neff, Thomapple Kellogg: A talented junior at wide receiver and in the defensive backfield for TK. Neff was earned all-region honors fi'om the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association and all-conference in the OK Gold. Elijah Offringa, Delton Kellogg: A running back/wide receiver for the Panthers as a senior. He had 14 catches for 288 yards and four touchdowns. He also had a rushing TD and several long kickoff returns. Offringa was also a key part ofthe Pan­ thers’ defensive backfield this season. He was named first team all-conference in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Kicker Mason Chivis, Thomapple Kellogg: A key piece ofthe attack for TK, consistent­ ly booting field goals and extra-points. Capable of booting kick-offs regularly into the end zone. of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1449c, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register' of deeds office or a title .insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this Mortgagor(s): Paige Rozell-Clouse and Logan Clouse, husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Neighborhood Loans, Inc. Date of mortgage: March 15, 2024 Recorded on March 19, 2024, in Document No. 2024-001819, and re-recorded via Affidavit of Correction on November 4. 2025, in Document No. 2025- (if any): Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine and 44/100 Dollars ($185,999.44) Mortgaged premises; Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 5. Block 22, Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 55, Barry County Records All-Barry County Football First Team Defense Commonly known as 612 W Clinton St, Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 month from the date of such sale, Defensive Line Kaiden Meyers, Maple Valley: A sophonjore defensive lineman, Meyers earned the Lions’ Trench Award this sea­ son with 72 tackles, five tackles for a loss, three sacks and five forced fumbles. He was named second team all-conference in the Big 8. Head coach Mitchell McClintock said Meyers is a hard worker and a relentless player who attacks the ball. He finished near the top of the conference leader­ board in both tackles and forced fumbles. Lucas Ploeg, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior defensive lineman for the Trojans, Ploeg was named all-region in Division 3 this fall by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Ploeg also earned all-conference hon­ ors for TK. He spent time on both sides unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1577388 (11-13)(12-04) of the ball, also playing as a receiver for the Trojans. Mitchell Swift, Delton Kellogg: Swift earned all-region honors in his senior season on the Panther defensive line. Even facing double and triple teams, Swift closed the year with 50 tackles, nine tackles for loss and two sacks. He was named first team all-conference in the SAC this fall and earned all-region honors for the second year in a row. “Mitchell is quite simply either the best or second best player on the field every week,” Delton Kellogg head coach Brooks Smith said, “and I have only seen him second twice. He is our best offensive lineman hands down, some of ' his trap blocks are now folklore here. As ■ a nose tackle this year he basically made it impossible for teams to run A gaps. We see three to four wing-T squads a season minimum and prioritize stopping inside traps, he did.” Cardale Winebrenner, Hastings: A senior in his third year on the Saxon varsity, Winebrenner had 39 tackles, three tackles for a loss, one sack and three pass breakups from his spot as a defensive end. Offensively, Winebrenner rushed for 415 yards and six touchdowns on 71 attempts. He was named all-conference in the 1-8. Linebacker • Michael Goodemoot, Lakewood: A junior playing outside linebacker, Goo­ demoot finished second on the Viking team in tackles. Goodemoot was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White this fall. Griffyn Hannon, Delton Kellogg: A senior linebacker/running back for DK, ■ Harmon led the Panthers in tackles with 83 and also had two sacks, six tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and he was responsible for two safeties. He was named first team all-conference in the SAC. Harmon was one of the key pieces making it tough for opponents to run through the middle against DK, and coach Smith said he was an expert blitzer. Offensively, Harmon averaged 4.27 yards per rush. Tyrese Robinson-El, Maple Valley: A senior, Robinson-El was named the Lions’ Team MVP this fall while earning the team’s defensive player of the year award and first team all-conference hon­ ors in the Big 8. He had 71 tackles on the season, and was also a key performer at running back for the Lions. Coach McClintock said Robinson-El is an awesome leader and a tough player who did a great job at bringing the Lions’ game plans to the field. Jack Smith, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior who was named all-conference in' the OK Gold and an all-region honoree in Division 3 for TK. Smith was one of the leaders ofthe TK defense and an occasional runner from the fullback spot for the Trojan offense. Defensive Back Camden Peter, Thomapple Kellogg: Another leader on the TK defense as a junior this fall. Teter was named all-conference in the OK Gold and earned a spot on the all-region team in Division 3. Trevin Russell, Hastings: A sopho­ more speedster, he had 35 tackles, one tackle for a loss, five pass breakups and an interception in the Saxons’ defensive backfield. Offensively, Russell was the Saxons’ leading rusher with 1,025 yards on 113 carries, good for 9.1 yards per carry. See next page I / A I i I , r- / , .1 1 r 1 ► I I I ( It F< <1 IL 51^ J. r I I •J v« t 177 I X I t 1 J J WtTt' 0 h c I •r I • K - Ik— I* j J . i Win * ' .. .k . i4 1 (p a * • .-T' : • / 0 I f *' WE ft . ^rsM 0- ' A j .1 ‘h J i**** - 1 I *■ J i J I 4^ •.w— — ■»■' ^aa. I i, I I " •1 1 I ! I i £« nr« J< • I ■J, mb^; i J I 1 I .•. 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V t r* s ■ b X •at fr sJ V" J ( .« • b- I 4 • 1 i < /i n X’ t\ I k I 1^ • I ♦ ♦ < * r< State Housing Development Authority Act Housing » *? ♦ 8 Notice is given under section 49c of the State I' *•*■*-* fl BARRY COUNTY Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Michigan I I to Foreclosing Assignee z I - \ .* SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE - 009371, * . f • *^* ft Quarterback Max Thrun, Lakewood: A sophomore in his second season under center for the Vikings, Thrun threw for 940 yards and accounted for 11 touchdowns. Thrun was named first team all-con­ ference at quarterback in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. Running Back Jonah Hamp, Hastings: Hamp rushed for 1,014 yards and 13 touchdowns on 107 attempts during his sophomore campaign this spring. He earned all-con­ ference honors in the 1-8. As a defensive back, Hamp made 22 tackles and had two pass breakups. Debo Robinson, Thomapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ powerful, speedy senior fullback and defensive end. He carried a lot of the offensive load for TK in its playoff win over Hastings rushing for 13 8 yards and two touchdowns. He was named all-conference in the OK Gold this season. Carter Stewart, Lakewood: A stand­ out on both sides of the ball for the Vikings. He rushed for 879 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior this fall. Stewart led the Lakewood team in tackles from his line-backer spot and was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White in each of the past two seasons. Offensive Line AJ Dutcher, Thornapple Kellogg: Dutcher, a junior leader for TK who MORTGAGE: % I #- All-Barry County Football First Team Offense information. & Tradition f J 4> > • •• ff f s. Si ! �s www.HastingsBanner.com He had 13 touchdowns. He was named all-conference in the 1-8. Tucker Tack, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers’ junior quarterback and de­ fensive back. He had 12 tackles, an interception returned for a touchdown and a ftimble recovery. He was named first team all-conference in the SAC. Tack learned and settled into a new offense for DK as a quarterback this fall. He threw for nearly 600 yards and four touchdowns and he rushed for over 200 yards. Spencer Wilkins, Hastings: A junior starter on both sides of the ball, he was a key member of the Saxon defensive bacl^eld for the second season in a row. He closed the year with 58 tackles, six pass breakups, an interception and one tackle for a loss. He was named all-con­ ference in the 1-8. Offensively at tight end, he graded out to 94 percent on assignment and a 93 percentage finish rate blocking. Punter Lucas Steward, Lakewood: The Vikings’ kicker/punter, Steward was named first team all-conference in the CAAC White at punter this fall. A senior, he booted ten touchbacks on kick-offs this season. r *3 lU 'S| IbJ 9 1 A i« t, ■ r 7) I IV* tv IH I 4 %. W*'i yj t*!n- HL _ t * 1 X. 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He threw for 62 yards and a touchdown and rushed for two more TD’s in TK’s early-season win over Wayland, and then he followed that up with 80 yards passing, one passing TD and two rushing touchdowns in a one-point win over Hamilton. Running Back Zach Eldridge, Thomapple Kellogg: A big-play threat on the edge running and receiving all season forTK and one of the Trojan team’s leaders as a senior. He rushed for two touchdowns in TK’s season opener against Hastings and another one in the Trojans’ playoff win over the Saxons. Mendan Phillips, Delton Kellogg: A junior safety and running back for DK, coach Smith said he was impactful in every phase of the game. Phillips had 44 tackles, a tackle for a loss and an interception this season and was in on a safety too. Offensively, moving from wide re­ ceiver to running back, Phillips averaged four yards per msh. He was named honorable mention all-conference in the SAC. Malachi VanEngen, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A senior who was one of TK’s top ball carriers and a big play threat every time he had the football. VanEngen broke loose for a team-high 122 yards rushing and a touchdown in the Trojans’ playoff win over Hastings at the end of the season. Offensive Line Seth Arnold, Hastings: A senior twoyear starter on the line he was on assign­ ment 92 percent of the time with a 94 percent finish rate in the Saxon grades. He had ten tackles and a tackle for loss from his spot in the defensive line. Henry Elzinga, Hastings: From his guard spot, Elzinga had a 91 percent finish rate for the Saxons during his junior campaign. On the other side of the ball, at line­ backer, Elzinga had 44 tackles, five tackles for a loss and seven hurries on opposing quarterbacks. He earned an all-region nod at the end of the season in Division 3. Evan Fleser, Delton Kellogg: Ajunior lineman on both sides of the ball, it was the second season staring on the varsity for the Panthers. Fleser opened the season at center for the Panthers and had 13 tackles includ­ ing a tackle for a loss on the defensive line before an injury cut his season short. Jordyn Jones, Delton Kellogg: A senior lineman and linebacker for the Panthers he was a two-year started on the offensive line. Jones made the shift from a pulling guard to tackle this fall and he fit better into the Panthers’ new offense. “Hands down one of the toughest, grittiest kids I have ever coached, and simply put one of the best people I have ever met,” coach Smith said. Alex Shepard, Maple Valley: A ju­ nior, Shepard was named second team all-conference in the Big 8 this season. Defensively, at linebacker, he had 57 tackles. Coach McClintock said Shepard is a guy with great character and great intel­ ligence, and he showed elite toughness for an undersized lineman. Tight End Eli Wright, Maple Valley: A senior tight end who did a little bit of every­ thing for the Lions, including spending ♦ \ rfr' < * <* ¥ I r ► Trevin Russell Ar' Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8,2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Tyler Jezuit, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: October 21, 2024 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 25, 2024 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $195,013.52 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTH 58 FEET OFF AND FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 1012 AND 1013, PLAT OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly Known as: 610 S Park St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days frorn the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; 11/27/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 321634 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ADAM FARRAH, to FIGURE LENDING LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2022 and recorded June 14, 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-006702 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MEB Loan Trust VIII, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($143,432.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at , public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8, 2026. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Land Situated in the State of Michigan, County of Barry, Township of Hope.Parcel F2: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 1214.40 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 28; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 220.00 feet to the true point of beginning: thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 373.08 feet; thence South .52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West 364.29 feet; thence North 60 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds West 35,79 feet; thence North 14 degrees 36 minutes 45 seconds West 212.14 feet to the point of beginningTogether with a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes, 66 feet wide, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 50 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 28, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 66.08 feet along said 1/4 line; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 881.91 feet; thence North 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 67.30 feet; thence North 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East 865.45 feet to the point of beginning.Also together with a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes, 66 feet wide, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 28: thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet to the true point of beginning: thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 66.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds West 31709 feet; thence South 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West 283.59 feet; thence South 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 206.14 feet; thence North 83 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds West 66.00 feet; thence North 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds East 233.86 feet; thence North 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East 335.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 340.87 feet to the point of beginning. 4727 Waldorf Road, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned .in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated; November 27, 2025 File No. 25-004743 Firm Name; Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address; 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (11-27)(12-18) (11-27)(12’18) I I a 1 J bcIHt 11 Continued from previous page * QJ U Thursday, December 4, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ! VIEVML^ Group L1 a • Mitchell Swift some time at quarterback. He was named second team all-conference in the Big 8. He closed the year with 611 all-purpose yards, five touchdowns and 43 tackles. Coach McClintock called Wright an impact player who used his size and physicality to influence the game. Wide Receiver Teegen McDonald, Maple Valley: A junior wide receiver who coach Mc­ Clintock called a big-play receiver with excellent hands and a great ability to chase down deep balls. He used those talents in the Lions’ secondary too. McDonald closed the season with 645 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns. All-Barry County Football Second Team Defense Defensive Line ( Blake Bossenberger, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior leader on the defen­ sive line for the Trojans throughout the season. Mason Ferris, Delton Kellogg: A sophomore who spent time at defensive end and wide receiver after primarily being a linebacker in 2025, Ferris was named honorable mention all-confer­ ence in the SAC this fall. He was second on his team wi± 60 tackles and also had two sacks, three tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Ferris was the Panthers’ leading rusher this season before moving to wide re­ ceiver. “He has been asked to do a lot in two varsity seasons,” coach Smith said. Brody Hammer, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior lineman on both sides of the ball forTK in his second varsity season. Hammer was named honorable men­ tion all-conference in the OK Gold. Bryer Poll, Lakewood: A force with size and speed on the Viking defensive line, he was a two-way starter for Lake­ wood as a sophomore. Poll was also the Lions’ leading re­ ceiver from his tight end spot. Linebacker Lasse Lokau, Delton Kellogg: A se­ nior exchange student from Germany, he was a two-way starter all year at linebacker and running back for DK. Defensively, he recorded 42 tackles and had one tackle for a loss. He even' handled kicking duties when needed a couple of times. “He was our coverage backer often asked to pick running backs in pass coverage to keep other linebackers free to blitz,” coach Smith said. “He had a high IQ coming in, picking up the new offense we installed faster then the kids that go to school in the U.S.” Owen Prowdley, Lakewood: A senior, he finished as one ofthe Vikings’ leading tacklers after making the switch from defensive end to linebacker three weeks into the season. Tyce Richardson, Hastings: Richard­ son closed his senior season, his second as a starter, with 45 tackles, five tackles for a loss, a pass breakup and a sack. He earned all-conference honors in the 1-8 this season. Offensively, Richardson got a handful of carries and scored one TD from a running back position. Zayne Whitmore, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A junior linebacker for the Trojan team. He was one of his team’s leaders in tackles throughout the season. Defensive Back Colton Denton, Hastings: A senior, Denton had 27 tackles, one tackle for loss, an interception and seven pass breakups in the secondary. Tyler Frazer, Hastings: A junior, in seven games Frazer recorded 25 tack­ les and had two pass breakups. He was named all-conference in the 1-8. Offensively, at running back Frazer rushed 87 times for 606 yards and nine touchdowns on the season. Keegan Hill, Delton Kellogg: Made an impact as a senior in his first varsity football season. Hill had 21 tackles, a tackle for loss and interception and a fumble recovery. “Simply put, he was the comer we asked to cover the other team’s best wide receiver one-on-one,” coach Brooks said. Hill also returned kicks and as a re­ ceiver he had seven receptions for 105 yards. f s* i » �1 I I f I bl I I I .yA.ts B 12 Thursday, December 4, 2025 4 M THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW I ♦ r I 4 wvrw.HastingsBanner.com Group I A 1! I ( / V I 1 B JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: *1 e r :£■ ? "t'li^" 4L TT . ;t 4 w « T 1 1 .•w: « « fl -i -I 11 recovery of the costs that the special assessment district within which the foregoing improvements are proposed to be made and within which the rosK therenf are to be specially assessed include all parcels with frontage on and/or access to Fine Lake in Johnstown Township and are ®°’ more particularly described as follows (and depicted on the attached map): 09-019-002-00 09-019-003-00 09-019-004-00 09-019-006-00 09-019-007-10 09-019-008-00 '■ X I 09-030-009-10 09-019-021-00 I 09-030-013-00 09-029-001-70 09-029-002-00 ' 09-029-018-00 09-029-019-00 09-050-002-00 09-029-020-00 09-050-003-00 4 I » 09-065-033-00 [09-090-007-00 j 09-090-008-00 09-065-034-00 09-090-010-00 09-090-011-00 09-090-014-00 09-135-004-00 09-215-001-00 09-150-014-00 09-215-004-00 09-220-017-00 09-135-007-00 09-135-008-00 09-150-015-00 09-215-005-00 09-150-016-00 09-215-007-00 09-090-017-00 09-135-010-00 09-150-018-00 09-215-008-00 09-135-012-00 09-150-021-00 09-135-013-00 09-150-022- III 09-075-006-00 09-090-032-00 09-135-014-00 09-150-023-00 09-215-009-00 09-215-Q10-00 09-215-011-00 09-215-012-00 09-220-025-00 09-155-002-00 09-215-013-00 09-220-026-00 09-135-018-00 09-155-003-00 09-215-014-00 Q9-220-027-00 09-075-011-00 09-100-005-00 09-135-020-00 09-155-006- III 09-215-016-01 09-220-029-00 09-100-008-00 09-075-016-00 09-030-005-00 09-050-008-00 09-075-017-00 09-030-006-00 09-050-009-00 09-075-018-00 09-100-011-00 09-130-001-00 09-130-002-00 09-075-019-00 09-130-002-10 09-075-020-00 09-130-007-00 09-075-021-00 09-130-008-00 09-155-008-00 09-215-017-00 09-220-030-00 09-140-002-00 09-175-001-00 09-215-018-00 09-220-031-00 09-175-001-01 09-140-004-00 09-175-002-00 09-140-005-00 09-140-006-00 09-175-003-00 09-175-004-00 09-215-019-00 09-215-023-00 09-215-024-00 09-220-036-00 09-140-008-00 09-175-006-00 09-215-025-00 09-220-037-00 09-140-009-00 09-175-007-00 09-215-029-00 09-030-011-00 09-065-006-00 09-075-023-00 09-130-010-00 09-140-011-00 09-175-009-00 09-215-031-00 09-030-013-00 09-065-008-00 09-075-024-00 09-130-011-00 09-140-012-00 09-175-010-00 09-130-012-00 I 09-130-013-00 09-150-001-00 09-175-011-00 09-220-001-00 [ 09-220-002-00 09-065-009-00 09-030-021-00 09-075-028-00 09-065-010-00 09-030-022-00 09-075-032-00 09-065-012-00 09-030-024-00 09-075-037-00 I 4 I y < I 4 I■ I< I I 10 t. J f* f lU I I I I 1 W-'icJ. I I, 1 X a »>» rr Z: PT J 4 >4|»1 1 iif^ •h - • I, 1 W • , \ F»^'- w t-. ?J I ♦ V- aytti a •» I < e r > r f I I rs? , 4 1 J I .I * I .< J I ( 1 V I •» - 4: 4 ■ . Jr M J { 5' A* I I tJ 1 «> I H I . t & *«-• • I _ V ’ I I 09-220-038-00 J; 1 ■ **• * J < ^-7^ I P' -JSrr*- 09-215-030-00 I 1 J 4*^ 4 09-150-002-00 09-175-012-00 I k r I.’ i 09-220-003-00 w •J •I 1 -P. ; I * Sh vUI* tl > t IIbKh* 09-130-015-00 b 5 ‘J k^ll- r“ ieeKTC-HrWf^ : ■JHr I 1 ..p af 6w* ' ' I’ •" w w1i % ? '■ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has placed the project plans and costs estimate on file with the Township Clerk and said plans, cost estimate and the boundaries of the special assessment district may be examined at the Clerk’s office from the date of this Notice to the date of the public hearing and may further be exam­ ined at such public hearing. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. I >«b /. .Ai;0 I * -i I jrtBB' ♦I b J— U WOV b i i PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing on the plans, the district and cost estimates will be held at a special meeting of the Township Board at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, Michigan, on December 10, 2025', at 5:00 p.m. At the hearing, the Board wilt consider any written objections and comments to any of the foregoing matters which are filed with the clerk at or before the hearing, and any objections or comments raised at the hearing; and at the hearing (or any adjournment of the hearing which may be made without further notice), the Township Board may revise, correct, amend, or change the plans, cost estimates, or special assessment district, 1 1 I PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing, signed by the record owners of land consti­ tuting more than 20% of the area within the proposed special assessment district, then the Township may not proceed unless petitions in support of the project, signed by record owners of more than 50% of the area to be made into a special assessment district, are filed with the Township. Written comments or objections may be filed with the clerk at the address set out below. Appearance and protest at the public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the special assessment roll is confirmed. An owner or party in interest, or his/her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his/her appearance or protest by letter and, in such case, his/her personal appearance shall not be required. All interested persons are invited to be present in person or by representative and to submit comments concerning the establishment of the special assessment district, the plans and the cost estimates. I I I rAr/ . L**«i Hb* J u* . u flt A I 4 ✓ »7J I k I I » } ■•• , '‘-rr* ^ti bw I >-1-—KW « I -H •Hr r ’ ’ ' xr ■ s>1 I r ’ •! I ■ m. ■ ■ - ;ytv * Hn I I 1*1 1 d I c>: ] PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if the Township Board determines to proceed with the special assessment, the Board will cause a special assessment roll to be prepared and another hearing will be held, after notice to record owners of property proposed to be specially assessed, to hear public comments concerning the proposed special assess­ ments. Ti>n CT# tnruffrtj I, fmetai lU^ L I > r.‘ qiF’" U J b 4? J R PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the foregoing hearing and all proceedings associated with this special assessment matter shall be conducted in accordance with and pursuant to 1954 Public Act 188 and in accordance with and pursuant to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and any other applicable law. Johnstown Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days-notice to the Township Clerk. ;1 a Sheri Babcock, Clerk at Johnstown Township, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (269) 721-9709 Ext. 202 Ito |1 I! I I II Led »i e 1^. I » f I J I Me- 1 n PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board proposes to make a per-parcel special assessment each year for a period of six (6) years (2026-2031 inclusive). Assessments will be billed beginning in December 2026. f IF r 4 k 09-220-004-00 09-175-013-00 09-150-003-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed aquatic plant control project, associated activities, any proposed im­ provements and locations thereof, together with an estimated total project cost of $206,000 (including legal and administrative costs). The Township’s project cost will be raised through a special assessment district upon benefitted properties in the Township. The Township Board passed Resolution No. 2025-11-01, tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the above-described special assessment distfict at its meeting held on November 12, 2025 at the Township Hall 13641 S M-37 Highway in the Township. » /> I • I -vt 09-220-034-20 09-175-005-00 09-175-008-00 9^ } 09-220-034-10 09-140-007-00 09-140-010-00 i 09-220-033-00 09-215-020-01 09-065-003-00 09-130-008-10 k >•1 •• ♦* ( 09-220-032-00 09-215-020-00 09-030-009-20 09-075-022-00 I eiM I I I < 09-140-001-00 09-140-003-00 ) —: jfr Z aiKT.! . -r- ■T ■ ■ I ■ 09-220-028-00 09-075-015-00 . I 4 ?• » / 09-220-024-00 09-215-016-00 09-030-003-00 r3i t 09-220-023-00 09-155-004-00 09-050-006-00 ’’I I 09-220-021-00 09-155-001-00 . 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Lk “t- . !■ SD I •J I I 1 I <4 <( ««> i SiKs + i J * ** V 4 ..^r- * 4 I I. 7 »■ k ) .i x fl I 3! I b <• I if . » «» • 1 I ' . • . 1 t I I- 41 !i..' I v:* b k 1 <1 A 1 t k *-1. �'k 1 i 1. V** ‘ '■ I '•IH* 'U L THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, December 4, 2025 VIEW-w- Group 13 ’ » X Black Knights topple Lakewood boys by 20 in opener Wk V. % RJ Brett Bremer Sports Editor . 'r> \y I Belding tallied a December victory over the Lakewood Vikings for the third consecutive season Tuesday. The Black Knights outscored the Lake wood varsity boys’ basketball team 62-42 in a nonconference season opener in Belding. Senior guard Jonah Hummel put in 21 points to lead the hosts to the win. Senior guard Braydn Johnson, a var­ sity newcomer for the Vikings, had 14 points, five rebounds and three assists to lead his team. Sophomore center Bryer Poll chipped in 11 points and five boards and senior center Hollis Poll had four points. Johnson hit three three-pointers in the third quarter to help spark a Viking offense that scored just 16 points in the first half. Belding led the bailgame 17-4 at the end of the first quarter and 32-16 at the half. The Knights hit six threes in the first half, with two from Hummel and three from senior guard Talan Calvo who closed the night with four threes and 12 total points. Senior forward Colton Hummel added 14 points for Belding. Lakewood had a solid night at the free throw line going 11-of-15. • % f / r • t./Js - iit I < i i % • X t ► 4 I >•- \ s ij 5^ 4 .L r-Xl 1* > J » , '‘rift f0 X --5 » * k •w k < . s 1 .1 S' 4 r < < 7i - 'C* V r ’ » 1 te. 'it ?) 'k kt,. re < ;k Ilk ■'» 5t - '•. r/m I I 'I - A ’ 'S.') 1* » I ;*T i'X IT*. ■' t XSJ' - v4 •> \ v < I -K .X'. 'iX bn' s. i Ov’'- i qH. I X f*X\* » •. X »twi ] .--n a x;/ -Tfl *1 ’ki ■ w£-Hi<W> Hi;? 4? 4. 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A few early turnovers by the Vikings allowed the Knights to build a 10-0 lead in the first three minutes ofthe ballgame. Bryer finally banked in a jump shot from a step inside the free throw line for the first Viking points ofthe season three and a half minutes in. Jonah Hummel answered with a triple from the left comer to boost his team’s lead back to double-figures, drawing the first Viking timeout of the contest. Bryer scored with another nice move in the paint soon after, but once the Knights scored again they led at least ten points for the remainder of the ballgame. The Knight lead swelled to 27-4 in of the ball to make a shot during DN Photos by Meghan Tripp the second quarter before the Vikings found the bottom ofthe net again midway through the period. Lakewood is back in action tonight, Dec. 4, at Thomapple Kellogg High School to take on the 0-1 Trojans who fell to Plainwell in their season opener Tuesday. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior guard Teegen McDonald led Maple Valley with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Bradley Cushing had nine points and sopho­ more Kelvin Davis chipped in eight points and six rebounds. McDonald had 16 ofhis 24 points in the second half, and coach Nevins said he really controlled the game in the fourth quarter. He was pleased with the way his guards pushed the ball ahead and found the open man all evening. The Lion head coach was also really pleased with the efforts of Davis, Cam Murray and Cushing on the defensive end. “They were able to stay in front of their guards and made them take contested jump shots,” Nevins said. Senior Eli Wright was strong at that end too. He finished with ten rebounds and worked all evening to hold East Jackson’s top player in check. The Lions are off now until Tues­ day, Dec. 9, when they will open Big 8 Conference play at Stockbridge. Delton Kellogg fell in an early dou­ ble-figure deficit, rallied back within three points in the third quarter, and then had a comeback run out ofgas against Blooming­ dale Tuesday. The Cardinals opened the 2025-26 var­ sity boys’ basketball season with a 69-55 win over the host Panthers. Senior guard Tyler Howland poured in 30 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter to lead Delton Kellogg, but Bloomingdale had two guys close to that 30-point mark. Howland hit five threes. Andrew Byers led Bloomingdale with 29 points and Javon Pittsley had 28. Between the twoofthem they drained 11 three-point­ ers. Byers hit six and Pittsley five. Grady Matteson got going in the third quarter to help the Panther comeback bid. He had seven of his ten points in the third Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 11, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sate. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which within 36-32 with 24.1 seconds to play, but TK couldn’t get any closer. Lloyd finished with a team-high 13 points. Hilton had six and Johnson had six. Junior Brayion Rae chipped in five points. Garber said his team clearly missed se­ nior forward Lucas Ploeg, who suffered an injury during warm-ups. TK was able to make up for some of his effort and physicality on the defensive end, but his experience on the offensive end of the floor was sorely missed. The TK boys are back on their home floor again tonight, Dec. 4, taking on Lakewood. . may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of .the mortgagor(s): Kathleen McCully and Jasvinder Kaier, wife and husband Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc,, as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: January 22,2019 Date of Mortgage Recording: January 28, 2019 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $193,001.45 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Village of Middleville,, Barry / County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 109, Misty Ridge No. 5, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 66, Barry County Records Common street address (if any): 711 View STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Pointe Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333-9368 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by Estate of James F. Clemens. MCL 600.3240(16). TO ALL CREDITORS: If the property is sold at foreclosure sale NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James F. Clemens, died 11-19-25. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Cheryl A. Gunn, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12-1-25 Cheryl A. Gunn 4166 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-838-3027 under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 13, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1577274 (11-13)(12-04) quarter. DK also got six points from Jarno Wiebenga and five from Gabe Smoezynski. It is right into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division season for the DK boys tonight, Dec. 4, as they play host to Holland Black River. The Panthers play their first five ballgames at home including a Dec. 9 match-up with Bridgman. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting prorriptly ^it 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mathew Hallifax and Shawnda Robinson, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated May 28, 2021, and recorded on June 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigried to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29, 2024 and recorded on March 29, 2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 57/100 DOLLARS ($237,508.57). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Bariy, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19, OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS. FORMERLY KNOWN AS, CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDMENTS, RECORDED IN 2016010383 AND RE-RECORDED IN 2017-005529, AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. . If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated; November 27, 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Robert A. Blumberg (P87490), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 3^50 Chicago, Illinois, 60602. Telephone: (312) 541-9710 File No.: Ml 25 6821 (11-27)(12-18) t f t I < ♦ V ♦ ♦ ifl ! * Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg boys expect to win some games based on the strength of their defense this season. The offense needs to be a little more successful than it was in the season opener though. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team fell 38-32 to Plainwell in Middleville Tuesday evening. “Our defense is going to be really solid the whole year,” TK head coach Phil Garber said. “That is a tough team. That team went to regionals and lost in regional finals last year. They bring most of their guys back. They are tall, athletic and very disciplined. To hold them under 40 was good.” Plainwell was on pace for a lot more points early on. The visiting blue and white Trojans shot out to a 7-0 lead through the first two minutes. TK senior forward Trey Hilton put in a free throw 2:10 into the contest for TK’s first point of the season. Plainwell led 21 -12 at the half. A long three from the top of the key by junior Andrew Johnson sparked TK early in the second half. Senior guard Ben Lloyd assisted Hilton in transition for a buck­ et. Eventually, a put-back by Johnson boosted TK to a 26-25 lead about three minutes into the second half. “Our 1-3-1 really got us back in that game,” Garber said. “We came out in that out of halftime and we went on a 7-0 run and really started ramping up.” Plainwell led 31 -30 at the end of three quarters and then got a put-back and a TK turnover that led to a bucket to im­ prove its lead to 35-30 early in the fourth quarter. The score sat there through most of the period. A couple free throws by Lloyd had TK < I _k t f Lions recover from slow start for Monday win at East Jackson Brett Bremer Sports Editor k r ^^37 Hi t V Scoring scarce as Plainwell wins battle of Troians in Middleville I ri 9" 1 1 A i r ka r I ** MIK R Bloomingdale duo buries 11 threes in Cardinal win at DKHS There was no waiting for Tuesday night for the Maple Valley boys. The Lions opened the 2025-26 varsity boys’ basketball season with a 56-45 nonconference win at East Jackson Monday. East Jackson shot out to an 18-11 ' lead in the first quarter, but the Lions cut that lead in half by the half and then a 15-5 third quarter run put them in front of their hosts. “We had some first game jitters in the first quarter,” Maple Valley head ,; coach Ryan Nevins said. “We didn’t rebound the ball well and played in too much of a hurry. I thought we really settled in after that. We did a much better job of getting guys boxed out and then going to get the ball. Offensively, we did a betterjob of getting the ball into the paint.” Hayze Sifton took advantage of that offense in the paint. He came off the bench to provide the Lions with some good minutes and he closed the night with nine points and nine rebounds. i! r J h J •». « 4 Us '1^ *' * fl ^1 O H- » iibi X''7' • I J % I I y •s �1 I 4 •.5^^ t t f I Thursday, December 4, 2025 14 nS' f THE HASTINGS BANNER ! VIEVtU^ Group www.HastingsBanner.com I I 41 I ■ !■■■ I I ALL-BARRY COUNTY I . FALL 2025 > I I Some strong contributors during tough county soccer season Brett Bremer Sports Editor I IP 1 f 4 Uk J 1 * 1 wt I f ir f si • w * ^4. i I «*- f I I 5 tow® 1 * t • I f Jr. r ♦ iTr I » c < t t I is-.*-* «. I 1 be forever barred V Daniel Jensen Nathan Shoemaker That won him the Saxons’ utility player ofthe year award. He spent time in every position, including goalie. Daniel Jensen, Hastings: “He was our unquestioned leader on the field,” coach Hokanson said of the senior Jensen. “He is one of those kids that is just a natural leader. All the kids look at Dan for help. Dan guides them. And that is why he has been a three-year captain.” Jensen had four goals on the season and was named the team’s MVP this fall. He played in the midfield, at forward and on the defensive line for the Saxons. Milo McCormick, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A junior midfielder for the Trojans with the ability to distribute the ball and score from inside or outside the box. Connor Merritt, Lakewood: Playing mostly the forward position, but also assisting on defense late in the season, Merritt led the Vikings with nine goals and added two assists. He earned all-district and all-confer­ ence honors this fall. The defensive shift late in the season helped the Vikings ' slow down Portland’s top attacker, ac­ cording to coach LeVeque, in a district match in which the Vikings went to overtime with their conference rivals. Nate Shoemaker, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A senior who has been a leader on the TK defensive line since he was a freshman. All-Barry County Boys’ Soccer Second Team Ayden Betancourt, Maple Valley: A senior defensive midfielder for the Lions. Betancourt finished as the Lion leader in assists on the season. Grady Courtright, Hastings: A soph­ omore goalie, who coach Hokanson said would rather be out in the field but sacrificed because that was where the team needed him most. “Grady kept us in a lot of games,” coach Hokanson said. “He played very, very well for us this year.” Tyler Curtis, Maple Valley: A junior defender, he was named honorable men­ tion all-conference in the Big 8. He was a dual sport athlete this fall also competing with the Lion varsity cross country team. Lion head coach Mike Webb said Curtis “was just one of those guys that comes out and gives his all every prac- NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The Grantor, Denise M. Jakimtak (Deceased), who lived at 11386 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080, died on October 3, 2025. There is no personal representative of the Grantor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the Grantor are notified that all claims against the Jakimiak Family Trust, dated August 18, 2017, as amended July 15, 2025, will be forever barred unless presented to the Successor Trustee, Justin Jakimiak, within four (4) months after the date of publication. unless presented to Stephanie Udris, Trustee, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the Date: November 26, 2025 persons entitled to it. Dated: 12/4/2025 Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 ATTORNEY: Bryan D. Reeder (P75222) 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Reeder Murphy, P.O. 124 E. Fulton, Suite 100 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 ' 616-458-3994 Stephanie Udris c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A TRUSTEE: Justin Jakimiak 1521 Carousel Rd., Chattanooga. TN 37411 Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-1921 269-91Q-Q24Q________ SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 12, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge I I of Allegiance. Present: Hawthorne, Greenfield, Watson, Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk’s Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to table the proposal for GIS map­ ping of the township cemetery. Roll Call Vote V Defendant Deborah L. Hop Address Unknown IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to Quiet Title. You must file your answer or take -AllAyes, motion passes. 2026 Budget Public Hearing Motion to increase compensation raises by 5% and send to December meeting for approval. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion passes. for Podunk Lake Weed Control. Roll Call Vote -All Ayes, motion passes. Motion to approve two budget amend­ ments. Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, motion pass­ es. Adjournment 8:34 pm I I I I I. other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before December 11, 2025. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in '.W « the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three ' consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall Motion to approve the 2026 treatment plan I I STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/ POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-416-CH Court Address: 206 W. Court St., Suite 202, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1404 Plaintiff's name Jody Pietenpol Jennings , Plaintiff’s Attorney Steven G. Storrs (P80557) 202 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1404 Plaintiff’s name Jody Pietenpol Jennings Plaintiff’s Attorney Steven G. Storrs (P80557) 202 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 26-945-2242 Absent: Bellmore I STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/ POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-416-CH iCourt Address: 206 W. Court St., Suite 202, Hall. James, Mayack I Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk .I be filed in this court. 3. Plaintiff shall post a copy of this order in I the courthouse, for three continuous weeks, and I shall file proof of posting in this court. I I I* I I f J- I -ll* Tlfc Nov. 19,2025 Judge Vickie L. Alspaugh PI2572 Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor I i I 26-945-2242 V Defendant Thomas A. Hop Address Unknown IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to Quiet Title. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before December 11, 2025. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Plaintiff shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. Nov. 19,2025 Judge Vickie L. Alspaugh P12572 , tice and game.” Bronson Elliott, Hastings: A senior who was a team captain along with Jensen. He was steady throughout the year in the Saxon midfield. “Bronson is just that kid who is going to do everything you ask and not com­ plain,” coach Hoi^nson said. J ww3r i ”1 I I r '/i.joifiJ j’ tt iWl . X) . ri^ H ‘ ;j Lbutn V «4a z * I it t «■ V t ULJ J i i) I I i Lucas Halanski, Lakewood: A junior leader on the defensive line for the Vi­ kings who spent some time playing in the center midfield as well. He had one goal on the season and helped create scoring chances throughout the year for others. Coach LeVeque said he was his team’s most athletic guy and best ball-winner among the defenders. “He could play anywhere up and down the field,” his coach added. Nic Hansen, Maple Valley: A senior captain, he was a leader for the Lions defense throughout the season. He earned first team all-conference honors in the Big 8. Coach Webb called Hansen “Mr. Reliable,” adding that he saved his team from giving up a lot of goals. The Lion coach trusted him to fill spots in the midfield and at forward too. Brody Hoppes, Lakewood: Another versatile guy for the Vikings, coach LeVeque said he played everywhere on the field except the goal during the 2025 season. A junior in his second varsity season, LeVeque said he battled through injuries to use his skill and physicality wherever it was needed. Gabe Gosselin, Thomapple Kellogg: A steady contributor on the defensive end for TK throughout his senior season. Evan Matthews, Lakewood: A senior in his first year of varsity soccer, he used his point guard vision from the basketball court on the soccer field while spending time in the center midfield and as a center back, “I put him at forward and he scored a goal. He was just real, real solid,” coach LeVeque said. Diego Rodas, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior who has been a key piece of the Trojan offensive attack for the past couple seasons. Brandon Velting, Thomapple Kel­ logg: A junior who stepped up to be an important piece of the Trojan defensive line this fall. I 1 Y -i'M jq ■ I* t *jia < •' c. r-nl F k r.j ' tpj r « ■J L • «• • .1. I' I ■’ llUlli'l IT ! . f I U‘ ij^gwirf I jrrr .t‘ w n'r fl J i?’. Hr' 8 I V M u f I rL 1 I t '.'J 5 /u r r Iv a n * I •« T J# K _ -rm L jbbN I iMU ‘'a : J A ( Il 7S ijJkito 3^.- __ h __________ J • sH aCTBBlIffnfQig 41 •ft V?. I 4^ I ri r r-* BBT J J I I . »axsii L p£ WM MI- I I I aa» ' jieS5^' tc tr' J.;ft I I ■ ,’I r i I •-W ( .*T i .1 c r t\f / mL-i: J. 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I n Fl t,d£S;rr^Ba« I < * k t f- *«« «!•. .• t ’TT e Ifiw 11 Board of Review will meet on | B K V s » -jrj : .' < J.* ^0235 * * I t C 1 ! saF I If” *r -jjr I » <i tl ‘i • ya r ‘V . 4 T Bl (I --------- Al MR***" •I I F’H > !» i' 0 Ilirs s* r I ,I > I bH = 1 Vi Si 71: ( b ' uu I >14 W' b ■ 7 1 WT T t 1 Mi l! I J t 5 a 1 I I ’.fl’ JfcaV I : r • I/- 1 Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 » t I «? •H " r< -T, ‘'4 u_______________________ at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan to consider appeals related to Poverty Exemptions and to Correct Qualified Errors. « u ■-?fi is* >K I .'.4in : 9* i. r . if'u r J / . iln I’.// 1 I 1 J i ! '.’lI 1 .1' 1 1 t T Peyton Forman, Thomapple Kellogg: Foreman, a senior, was named all-con­ ference in the OK Gold this fall for the Trojans. Provided speed, skill and leadership in the Trojan midfield throughout the season, Levi Frizzell, Lakewood: The Vi­ kings’ senior goalkeeper was an all-dis­ trict honoree and honorable mention all-conference in the CAAC White this fall. The Vikings’ video stats had him for 126 saves on the season, and coach LeVeque said it felt like he was making 20 saves a game. He was a good safety net for a young defense, and coach LeVeque said he had the quickest reac­ tion time of any goalie he has had in 25 years of coaching. Cooper Hokanson, Hastings: A soph­ omore in his second varsity season, and a two-sport athlete who also kicked for the Saxon football team, he led the Saxon soccer squad with 15 assists while adding three goals. \ “He did a lot of the dirty work we needed,” coach Matt Hokanson said. J I ■ u, »•a I I p I- above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent will u iM birth: January 29,1939. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ilze Dionis, died May 4, 2025, leaving the trust n I I In the Matter of Ilze Dionis Trust. Date of or / I » 'J F 9 kJ 1 Decedent’s Trust ♦ r- 4 ’’^ < COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS I in ♦ * f. STATE OF MICHIGAN I 1^1^ I I ?< A I ► I 4 A J Th R« f It was a less eventful 2025 varsity boys’ soccer season in Barry County with the loss of the Delton Kellogg/ Martin co-op due to low numbers in the program. Maple Valley fought to a middle of the pack finish in the Big 8 Conference, Thomapple Kellogg did the same in the OK Gold Conference and so did Lakewood in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division. TK and Lakewood led the county’s MHS?\A varsity boys’ squads with six victories apiece this fall. Maple Valley had five wins. Here are the 2025 All-Barry County Boys’ Soccer First and Second Teams. All-Barry County Boys’ Soccer First Team Dylan Bishop, Lakewood: A freshman center back for the Vikings, Bishop played nearly every minute of every game for the Vikings. He was voted his team’s top defensive player at the end of the season. Head coach James LeVeque said while he is notoverly athletic, Bishop succeeds with strong skills and by taking angles that are spot on to slow down opposing attackers. “He was super consistent,” LeVeque said. Carter Bowman, Thomapple Kellogg: Pao Crespo, Hastings: Crespo scored six goal s playing the maj ority ofhis time at either an attacking or holding midfield spot. He was especially adept at firing hard shots on target from long range. “He had some pretty good foot skill and technical skills that really helped our team,” Hastings head coach Matt Hokanson said of the Spanish exchange-student. Bradley Cushing, Maple Valley: A senior captain for the Lions, Cushing closed the season with 24 goals and 6 assists. 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E .3i(! jBonT3o|p^haffln' mab f smTiJ > W© en»i!«n cl baMWX|»i e9dn)tb udi bWBXfn ani/iccoi yf jau fl A Lake Odessa resident faces a long recovery after suffering a plethora of injuries as ±e result of a car-train acci­ dent Thursday afternoon, Dec. 4. The Ionia County Sheri fTs Office reported that deputies responded to reports of a “vehicle versus train crash” at about 4:40 p.m. on Dec. 4 near the intersection of Huddle Road and Jordan Lake Street in Odessa Township. ICSO reports state that, according to a preliminary investigation of the crash, the Lake Odessa resident was driving a 1998 Honda Civic northbound on Huddle Road when his vehicle was struck by an eastbound train. J33d fllC/-TKl £ fc> ‘fbfW tarsi' J gnwd I । iyenj Hisu 81/w/ L .39(1 fib J iWnoBivu; b(»>i aibhu!: tft fici» /firiftfrjvY) f bzbsM)^' Cl icm asSB-moq^' ops |W/9fD0^' r A '.■•i 5 lux. vd WB2 iHij&t 'rtin'" Cl '.•ii'jL'nri nouLinmfli . M'dflhnZ ftahotxicofi^ kxl' .Uinqw • •i 7 fUtell ff»fanxxMnwi.«»r> h jii£T ’ bf ajr/fia/Zj kxw'jo'i I / R it J > b 4^ -4 4* I w > 'tw I whose daughter Emma Huisman “has been dating Gavin for a few years,” list­ ed Decker’s injuries, which reportedly include a left occipital condyle ftacture, fi^tured ribs on the left side, traumatic lung injuries, splenic laceration, injury to the pancreatic tail, and ftactures of the left scapula, left hip and a toe on his left foot. The Dec. 4 incident remains under investigation by the ICSO. The ICSO officials were assisted at the accident scene by the Lake Odessa Police Department, Odessa Township Fire Department, Life EMS, Ionia County Central Dispatch, Corewell Health Aero Med Transport, and Reed & Hoppes Towing. The local resident, later identified as 20-year-old Gavin Decker, was reported to be the lone occupant of ±e vehicle and was transported to Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with “life-threatening injuries” after being extricated from the car. He current­ ly remains in the hospital’s intensive care unit “Some very serious injuries and a great save by our first-responders,” said Sharon Rohrbacher, Odessa Township treasurer. ‘They had him extricated in 11 minutes. “And he’s sitting up in bed chatting,” she added after visiting Decker in the hospital. “Lots of healing ahead but what a miracle.” A Facebook post by Michelle Huisman, Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer sxr* E < ■Lake 0 man recovering from car-train accident UtitefteMMitfl lejnwnee 1. J BXXteki $1.50 ‘Lots of healing ahead but what a miracle’ nBfP 0 9)l£jl i£0 moil gnnsvoasi m' . .J. VIEW^^ Group OH <|B oniteMl Io eto£ )pyj| n BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Thursday, December 1 1,2025 www.HastingsBonner.com ♦ • r< Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastings BANNER VOL. 171, NO. 50 .JOV BIG 1-8 DUALS COME EARLY ON IN SAXON WRES­ TLING SCHEDULE * PAGE 9 THE HASTINGS i; ■ ri .^' n :* b> L A > 4» < 1 t. I I 4? J Ef» r * «... F « K ST* . > J 4' X • ‘ <■ — . r It* > •j Gavin Decker, a 20-year-old from Lake Odessa, is facing a long recovery after being involved in a car-train accident last Thursday, Dec. 4. Courtesy photo • 1 I c I J > I ■k *TT" -7 4 w 9 k.' F 9 r I f I A I U" 4 k^l b « r iiU' Z-J ■ » « * I a 3. » With arrival of winter weather, officials urge caution when traveling • J' ft( « •t s A. 1 £'■« a'1 • •' > IT' t 1 X 1 r. I f t ‘ f / i • 4 r A « •i r 1 * •F I -•k. f t > i’ •• X u A ki 4 r ' ' T r ’ • lir w*. I •’ * ♦ ■« k .1 ? »* 4? 4 I The first official day of winter on Dec. 21 may still be more than a week away, but Mother Nature has already had the Barry County Road Commission out and about clearing local roads at least a dozen times. Our guys are out there killing it,” said Jake Welch, BCRC manager. “We’ve been out there more days than we haven’t. That’s definitely been the case.” According to Welch, the local road commission employs up to 18 “main blade” plow trucl^ .to help clear roadways of snow and ice, as well as two smaller trucks. That’s not to mention four trucks used as backups. The BCRC has had a busy start to the 2025-26 season, having crews out even during the recent Thanksgiving Day holiday. And, with more wintery weather hitting the area this week, Welch said officials are urging motorists to be cautious when traveling, espe­ cially when coming up on BCRC trucks that Welch described as “a 60-ton missile.” When clearing roads, the plow trucks travel at speeds between 25 and 35 mph. Welch added that plow trucks should be easy for motorists to spot and identify, with state, county and municipal trucks having been equipped with green-colored <wsB. .A * K» Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer * t. A Ta a«. 1 / 4 t wr <* IB r r A' r a St*J t *«' s n F c.? 4 I iftr. .-1 & « ■I a k• \O A 1 AK. V J'l A-r g| 4 r Ti' J S Ur j t . l> * •*>4 «.' ■ l1^ < x>a ’'\q 6 a > ^1* i •s 1 1 s?* 4 < r / r A >'■ 9ffT / ■ w ( > ?r t •a * >1 ) Cv* a* ta I A? f r « 4 A7to /Ie ! > L •4: ' iMt»S V ? w 1 V..-. ♦ r*’ I a. •t J C yW. !t jieo-»nnuiB«((03t“w iiJ^soiiLi ?■: ! :l 75 L9 a w< ..JS*£ I / Santa Claus and The Grinch welcome a runner over the finish line during the Santa Dash 5K run on Saturday at the f.cf; ■ uai^niL agnilesH <^iwtirdioKifn .bsbI^ ! Hastings Jingle & Mingle. The race took off from the Barry Community Enrichment Center and ended at the Thornapple Plaza. Photos by Jayson Bussa n t tl Hastings gets festive with annual Jingle & Mingle «9e epnitaeH ( •5^ V' 1 mitf <• Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer i8?nW pntu 9 r l^cw rij 0« r nH jjQy ]| *1 3 ’/•.A k >< aoiqqilt: eothw hmohw bnfi)21’nhib uoy amjjnrfO JM » t ■*r <». * > , ^soub •4 If you were hoping to wander through downtown Hastings over the weekend without slipping into the Christmas spirit, you didn’t stand a chance. I The city burst to life with holiday cheer during the annual three-day Jingle & Mingle celebration. The schedule was packed: visits with Santa Claus, rides on the Holly Trolley and horse-drawn carriages, the lighting of the nativity scene on the lawn of the Barry County Courthouse and many more. The event even had an opportunity to bum a few Christmas cookies off with the Santa Dash 5K, which fea- See WINTER on 4 SeeUINGLE on 2 a’: J ^ZEBVv* I UT <: Elin Mr 4- n- * Hi IIIWII li w. , • "^4e7t HL? ! * MB r*» t ’f 11011 • % *1 a' 'iA < ^5 a .4' MR /■ xl * J V ? Q >• r. o. a I H •» -It < J I,’!' A* o V, a- V .; f.*' V 3> <eV «to w I. .« I 1 co ft.U! W X. E »' fi g:* ITS ST 0 5 a? TO SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE TODAY: »9-945-9554 •* «> <• 1R ^4 f' . .fw' 1 WIE J n r 8*’ b ♦ •*4 Ik . Ai ' j 4, . 1 ,A 2 : Spend it here. Keep it here. i I__ 1 1 T^f*- SHOP LOCAL I > I --"•SfSS- f t r* b * 1 4 V' I INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNin. «• 12 'I 4 I f I « '■■ \\. 4 Group the HASTINGS BANNER 7/ a * ?x M P €/) S <3 SUBSCRIBE ’4 » 'L <4 f - I aS t t K o o> a* W 2025 Winter Sports Team Previews INSIDE s: ■f — I*** I 9 Hastings Public Library 227 E State Stpeet u bill xnnCQ l; 12 V OWE T. 1I V- «- '/ 'rd t ...XA > A k I �.. ......... -- it fl' •r, 1 f ,''u" A 4 pfC* r 2 I 4 iJ'V’ Thursday, December 11, 2025 t J ff' HastingsBanner com WWW W*Wi^orv< Local resident Patncia Caud’ fniervtews with ttie Lake Odessa Village Council for the village's top administrative post during a special meeting Monday. Dec. 8. at the Rage Memorial Building Council members interviewed a total of five candidates on Monday and Tuesday. Dec 8-9 a Photo hy Ooniito MsnofteU V .* I r * W»‘ V Hk •- .> X r. > ** 4 I _B «» d ' < < to '**’1 I . <-• 4f !I I to •v < I ■> 4 Z f'T ii M "fII *3 A I I k *. * ' 4^’ I b.11 J « « [to <4 I I p r 9 A 'i * B II X » « *e < <1 t 4 t i I * i » Lake Odessa council set to whittle down field for manager’s post Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer I Barry-Eaton District Health Department officials were recently notified that a bat found in Barry County has tested positive for rabies, according to a statement issued by the local agency on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The bat, found in northern Barry County, reportedly is the first rabies-posi­ tive bat identified in the county in 2025. According to health department offi- to * 3^ i to I 1 I ! 1 ff •I *w ▼ 1 J i I 4 I $ J n r.t« I 1 'A r > $ < I « > * 4 « ff 4 > 1* « :ll>* *> 4 to 4 On Wednesday. Dec 3. the community gathered for a ribbon<utting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Calvin Hill Memonal Park in Middleville after the completion of major playground upgrades. Pictured at last week's ribbon cutting are (from left) Dr Debbie Mulligan, Francie Tobin, Kim Martin, Shannon Maier, Middleville Director of Public Works JD Pennock, Village Council Trustee Robert Bishop, Village Manager Craig Stolsonburg and Dr Craig Mulligan CouriMy photm *< z> r U 4 '1 p U; t h l4 , 9' • a;*'’ -5'y* A 4 •V V * i < r >1 ■^V J"-; k > .'‘f I <’ / Playground upgrades complete at Calvin Hill Memorial Park I » ' 1 1 / I ! z - < c- 1' t Jal .4, .4. I : flu If* ' 4/ r* >' “'K' Cl 44« ' >it » 1' t V I - ' « The Village of Middleville recent­ ly announced the completion of major playground upgrades at Calvin Hill Memorial Park, bring­ ing modem, safe, and engaging play opportunities to local families, The SI55,000 project was made possible trough a $15,000 donation from Craig and Debbie Mulligan in honor of Craig’s moth­ er, Rita Mulligan, a longtime school social worker who served children and families in the community. The Village funded the remaining proj­ ect cost. The project marks a significant transformation for the park, accord­ ing to village staff. Aging equip­ ment—some of which had been in place for nearly 50 years was removed, including original swing sets, stainless steel slides, a tecr ter-totter and the former merry-goround. These features, while nos­ talgic, no longer met modem safety standards. In their place, the Village installed an al knew suite of playground ame­ nities designed to inspire creativity, physical activity and inclusive play. cials, rabies is a deadly but prev'entable disease that can spread to people and pets through an infected or rabid animal’s bites or scratches. However, bats are the most common way that people in Michigan come in contact with rabies. The best defense against rabies is to make sure dogs, cats and ferrets stay up to date on their rabies vaccinations through a licensed veterinarian and limit contact with wildlife when outdoors. If someone has been bitten or in contact with an animal believed to be exposed to or bitten by a bat, they art to immediately contact the BEDHD by calling 517-54! See RABIES on 6 First rabies-positive bat of 2025 detected in Barry County / i * Tdwnship in the Upper Peninsula since April 2025. Prior employ ment includes executive and managerial roles in emer­ gency management preparedness for public and private sector organizations. Cfffiner DeYoung A resident of Ferry sburg. Program manager with the Stale of Michigan since 2017 and previously served the stale as services specialist from 2013 to 2017, as well as a public safety officer with the (kand Haven Department of Public Safety from 2016 to 2020. Susan Montenegro Served as assis­ tant city manager in C helsea from 2024 to 2025, as city manager in Lathrup Village from 2022 to 2023, as city man­ ager in Eaton Rapids in 2022, as city manager in Leslie from 2018 to 2022, and as assistant city manager and director of community development in Owosso from 2013 to 2018. After the second set of interviews on Tuesday, council members agreed to wait and discuss which candidates they'd like to invite back for follow-up interviews, as well as to meet with village depart­ ment heads, at the council's upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15. Lake Odessa has been without a fulltime manager since December 2023. when council members agreed to a separation agreement with then-Village Manager Ben Geiger. That was less than seven months after Geiger accepted the job in May of that year. The council has conducted three hiring searches since then, without achieving a successful hire. During the most recent search this summer, three different finalists - including two current village employees - withdrew their names from consideration after receiving job offers from the village. The field of those hoping to be the next full-time manager for the Village of l-akc Odessa could soon be whittled down from five to two or maybe three - during an upcoming village courwil meeting on Monday, Dec. 15. Members of the I>ake Odessa Village CouTKil hosted a pair of special meetings Monday and Tuesday, [>?c. 8-9, at the Page Memorial Building to interview five of the 11 candidates who had applied for the village's top administrative post. The interviews included al least two familiar faces, including former village couTKil and Odessa Township Board of Trustees member Patricia Caudill. The long-time l>akc Odessa resident who was among three candidates inter­ viewed Monday nighc currently serves on a contractual, part-time basis in the Office of Equity and Engagement for the City of Grand Rapids. She has held several roles for Grand Rapids in human resources and equity and engagement since 1993. Another familiar face, at least to coun­ cil members, was Mark Borden, a resi­ dent of Carson City and manager of the Village of Edmore since 2023. Borden previously interviewed for the Lake Odessa post during the council's hiring search in late 2024. According to Lake Odessa officials, Borden served as city administrator in Carson City from 2008 to 2014 and has also held executive and managerial roles in businesses and organizations provid­ ing municipal engineering and planning, medical billing and higher education. Other candidates interviewed during the two special meetings include: Paul Back - Manager in Forsyth 1$ I j p ' The centerpiece of the project is a treetop play structure featuring multiple climbing elements, slides and imaginative nature-themed play components. Additional improve­ ments include modem swing sets with updated safety features, new park benches for families and care­ givers and engineered wood fiber surfacing to enhance safety and accessibility'. Village Manager Craig Slolsonburg said he appreciates the community’s support. “Calvin Hill Park has been a beloved gathering place for decades, and these improvements honor that legacy while ensur­ ing the park remains safe and exciting for the next generation,” Slolsonburg said. “We are espe­ cially grateful to Craig and Debbie Mulligan for their meaningful con­ tribution in honor of Rita, whose life’s work focused on supporting children.” The new playground is now open ■ to the public, offering an inviting and refreshed space for families to enjoy outdoor recreation. —KTE 1^ J J - 1 if.,^ 4 4»- * i IB L I »> t 1/ .. af’ »•** 4 *1^' % 1 i 5 I r • » ' u»> < t V ^:>x u A I f F ,;,.W3li»^ .1 t . <v f. . p, K V I** T . 1.' . r 1 I ' c I > . * ) , 1 I IKV : .w r -? 1 ft t; 'a «r .*. 1 < V ><• . ft ’ f '•'i’ ' 1 I 4 « 5^ •* I » - » t ♦ k* I ! 1 I? • > I p* I --4 r I N.iito r I I** ' K .11' A-* I 4 -r i « I > <v r .LA V 1 ‘^- -'p >** i • ! A M. >U u « .tt ’ 9 *11 > < I k K * toto r >< : nt l.v - X.w • «>u I 7^ fl r - ** I - • 1 to ► I I : 1. •'■'^ 4 Ir '*L i ;*• .*' • A .-4 to t- ta. 1 *. » »* ->• '4 ’to * -..ri V;, r ~ ft * '-71 J. IFb < 'A *15 ‘P- ■M r > I I* f I4 14 '' 'tofl I ili fl « a I ' « J t » I 4 P t i !i I ! r w* i' ' Si 8 1 * I ! 1 i V I 1 HAVE YOUR CHILD’S PHOTO TAKEN WITH SANTA! * 1 A group of kids bundled up to ride on a float for Expressions Dance Centre during the Hastings Rotary Club Christmas Parade, which marched through downtown Hastings during Saturday's Jingle & Mingle, FRIDAY, DEC. 12TH « j**l‘ r t Ha; 2 •to L £i *#t*-'- Vfb. 4 T»^ J I r 1 uV i •* t I i I*-? « I < 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ‘ a vC. 1 8;^ ■k. to tor. L I X’* All children are welcome to have a free photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. I r M »c t / i! I 1 •l vk 5* > V .•w" .r 0 *i'i < I « * “S , t l> c «« Be sure to say, U Hi!” to the Grinch. J «• e Ui' r. • < .. I A "W- • a b 0 *. A J ) South of Hastings on M-37 I A« r : X 11 J t «fc ' ?» t ' -'S i JINGLE t the holidays. ; From Friday through Sunday, Jingle I Continued from Page 1 i V www.southsidecares4kids.com & Mingle delivered wall-to-wall fes- tured an entry fee of one unwrapped present to the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center, which pro­ vides gifts for families in need during (269)818-1020 b » « « t 300 Meadow Run Drive, ^■1 r, Dancers from Hastings-based dance studio Expressions Dance Centre took the stage at Thornapple Plaza on Saturday for some festive routines. The I performances were part of this year’s installment of the Hastings Jingle & Mingle. • * !• < • r 1 I I T •• I’rt «««•. k :i ' ; I? J u; 1 > I sir V tivities, nudging local residents into • the home stretch of the holiday season • just weeks before the big day. > 1 I • . r to to •3 r 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER 1^' ft Lu* ■ «« t (USPS #71830) 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings. 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V i p L k '- 1 A *n’ i www.HastingsBanner.com t ’< — I II r' - iL’B- The City of Hastings recently announced the unveiling of its first annual Citizens Academy, an eight-week program that allows participants to explore key local government functions, including public services, law enforcement, fire and emergency services, budgeting, revenue and more. File photo by Hunter McLaren F u t 4 ?' II •' ' I i I L * 1 A (i I Ji b I i > {■ I 1 t •M. I & I 11 t I, .. A I 4. A J 4 •i k K H "V. ft (0 Hastings launches program giving residents up-close look at local government c; k X K ♦ A ■■'at?' I I' r"’ ••n, ♦ 1 •I k i♦ • JVI i Local residents have an opportuni­ ty to learn the ins and outs of local government through a new program offered by the City of Hastings. The city recently announced the unveiling of its first annual Citizens Academy, an eight-week program that . allows participants to explore key local government functions, including public services, law enforcement, fire and emergency services, budgeting, reve­ nue and more. The program consists of one hourand-a-half session per week. Each ses­ sion is different, with several featuring interactive components and tours. It all culminates with a graduation ceremo­ ny in March. “This is an effort to be more trans­ parent and provide more information and interaction with the public, includ­ ing furthering residents’ understanding of what local government does and what services they provide,” said Sarah Moyer-Cale, Hastings City Manager. “That sort of thing.” Moyer-Cale said that other munic­ ipalities offer similar programs, and Hastings looked to some of those models as a blueprint for shaping its inaugural academy. “We have space available for 15; that’s kind of what we’re targeting, especially being new,” Moyer-Cale said. “We don’t know what it’s going to be like, so we’re starting with a smaller group just to make sure every- (I < .. : ’ 'fEW . : J I J A I f fc> r •Y Ilk * tu ' “S- . 1 ..--Vyw i , C / 4 t i > • b. ■714 ♦ *7^ f ... ■ •k Tij- 1 I I i ‘V r 1 I. V 4 ’ 7^ lu^ ••X ;A '■ ■'31 1 >• • s • J •• rli-’. *1 •* ’ £iK' ’^6. % I r " * A. II I 4b Ik : Ill fr ■ h •. 1. 4 ♦ I u. J t- r ■ ’Gn-u. 1 n- ? rX ff 4 u <0^ IT. « ’ I . 4■ : 4 . < hr,'/ 44^ .c I j .»f- . ‘ ss & 9 41 f 4 4 I’Vf 1 * 4.1 k A* — I •h-.. I > «. • S. . J ritni utk r * ■ 3. J J , -K'« If < '■f •Z , I i > > .. ; f I h. I : ‘ * t I •I >4 K. . I < * * rr I *V*-*'i I ^03 *** u • SJX r|. J z one can participate who is going to be involved.” Moyer-Cale said the city received seven applications on the first day, which was encouraging to see. Applications are being accepted until noon on January 5. “I think that demonstrates residents are really interested in learning more about being a part of their local com­ munity,” Moyer-Cale said. “That’s great. With this being our first time, we’ll continue to move forward with the feedback we get.” While the academy is aimed primar­ ily at adults, Moyer-Cale said the city may also explore creating a similar program for kids and teens. All of it points toward the same goal: creating a more informed public that understands the functions and processes of local government. “It’s something I think a lot of peo­ ple want to know about but don’t have a lot of opportunity to,” Moyer-Cale said. “We don’t really teach about local government much in school. It’s not something we always learn. (The academy) fills that interest void and information void that a lot of peo­ ple have. It also gives people a better understanding of how things work if they want to run for city council or want to join the planning commis­ sion or die Downtown Development Authority.” Anyone can apply to join the acad­ emy, but priority is given to Hastings residents. Applications are available at hastingsmi.gov. Jayson Bussa Contributing Writer I t t « 4 < 3 Thursday, December 11,2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ' I Financial 4 FOCUS® si Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Jeff Domenico, AAMS® CRPC Financial Advisor Wendi Stratton CFP® Financial Advisor Member SIPC 423 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml (517)760-8113 450 Meadow Run Dr. Suite 100 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8265 Managing risk at different stages of life As an investor, you will always need to deal wi± risk of some kind. How can you manage ±e risk that accompanies ±e volatility of the financial markets? The answer depends somewhat on where you are in life. When you 're starting out ... If you’re early in your career, with perhaps four or five decades until you retire, you can likely afford to invest primarily for growth, which also means you’ll be taking on a higher level of risk - be­ cause risk and reward are positively correlated. But, given your age, you will have time to overcome ±e market downturns that are bo± inevitable and a nor­ mal part of investing. Still, even at ±is stage, being over-aggressive can be costly. When you’re in the middle stages .At this time of your life, you’re possibly well along in your career and working on at least a couple of financial goals, such as saving for retirement and your children’s college education. You’ll want to be­ gin adjusting the balance in your portfolio between assets with higher growth and ±ose with lower growth since there will be progressively less time f9 to rebuild losses. You’ll need to decide on ±e balance between risk and growth that’s right for you. ]Vhen you’re a few years from retirement ... You may have already achieved some key goals - perhaps your children have finished college and you’ve paid off your mortgage. As a result, you may have more money available to put away for retirement. Growth still matters because your retirement could be 25 or 30 years long, and you’ll need in­ vestments ±at can keep up with inflation. But you’ll also need investments designed to help provide for your income needs in retirement and pro­ vide more stability. Also consider reducing your exposure to higher-risk investments and instead consider investing more in stable dividend-paying stocks, government and investment-grade bonds, and cash. When you ’re retired ... Once you’re retired, you might think you should take no risks at all with substantial assets held in cash. However, you could spend two or three decades in retirement, so you may need some growth potential in your portfolio to stay ahead of inflation. A more balanced mix between equities and fixed income is generally appropriate. Establishing a withdrawal rate that’s appropriate for your lifestyle and projected longevity can help reduce the risk of outliving your money, Of course, if there’s an ex­ tended market downturn during any time of your retirement, you may want to temporarily lower your withdrawal rate. Managing investment risk is a lifelong process that evolves with your goals, responsibilities and time horizon. While you’ll look for balance among your investments based on your life stage, having a balanced and diversi­ fied portfolio doesn’t ful­ ly protect against a loss. Still, aligning your strategy with your stage of life can help navigate market volatility and stay on track toward long-term success while avoiding emotional investment decisions. The key is staying informed and making intelligent choices that reflect your current income needs and future aspirations. This article was writ­ ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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X < e ... >• .s f '44 THE >4 il d * 4 I 4E •Hi ' f ‘ *1 t' 1 ■ 4 ✓ if II. 1 i' I I il BANNER BUYER'S GUIDE AND NEWS I I ♦ I T BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS r < I’ i " ... ...................... THE HASTINGS # • 5 li’ sI ' LEDGER i • z V J a THE LOWED .t f b REMINDER » I 'I I Y J '00 I '■45 Si i. T r11 IT.' I iir J 1 k *4 6B . THE SUN and news ad-visor & CHROHICLE * I ( < t ♦ ♦ < ♦ 1' > I I Send resume to: Chris Silverman csilverman@mihomepaper.com A .• 'I �I t V / 4 M BANNER VIBW™<>«p Inn M Dec J1 specU meeting piKlKd back to 7 pjiL Those local residents showing up fora special meeting of the Odessa Township Board of Trustees originally set for I p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. arc going to have to wail at least a handful ofhours. The special meeting Thursday wa.\ originally slated to allow township officials to meet with representatives of Wright Archilecls, the Grand Rapids-based firm conIracl cd to assist the township in coming up with plans for a proposed new fire station. Township Ircasurcr Sharon Rohrbacher said, however, the time of the meeting has been pushed back from I p.m. to 7 p.m. at the township hail due to a scheduling conflict. Currently, the LOFD operates out of a pole-style building reportedly construct­ ed in the late 1970s on First Street, just I I NOTICE Attentron homeowner If you are a miirtary service member cxi acVve duty, if your period 0^ active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago. or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney lor the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised (udlcature act of 1961, 1931 RA 236. MCL 600,3212. that the following rrxMlgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale Io the highest bidder lor cash or cashier's check at the place ol holding the dreuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1 ;00 PM on JANUARY 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ADAM FARRAH, to FIGURE LENDING LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 8. 2022 and recorded June 14, 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-006702 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MEB Loan Trust VHI, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($143,432.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8, 2026. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Land Situated in the State of Michigan, County of Barry, Township of Hope.Parcel F2: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 1214.40 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 28; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 220.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 373.08 feet; thence South 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West 364.29 feel: thence North 60 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds West 35.79 feet; thence North 14 degrees 36 minutes 45 seconds West 212.14 feet to the point of beginningTogether with a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes. 66 feet wide, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 50 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 28, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 66.08 feet along said 1/4 line; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 881.91 feet; thence North 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 67.30 feet; thence North 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East 865.45 feet to the point of beginning.Also together with a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes, 66 feet wide, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feel along the East and West 1/4 tine of said Section 28: thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet to the true point of beginning: thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 66.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds West 317.09 feet; thence South 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West 283.59 feet; thence South 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 206.14 feet; thence North 83 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds West 66.00 feel; thence North 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds East 233,86 feet; thence North 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East 335.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East! 340.87 feet to the point of beginning. i 4727 Waldorf Road, Delton, Michigan 49046 I The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for .damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 27 2025 File No. 25-004743 Arm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (11-27)(12-18) y ¥' Thursday, December 11, 2025 Dennis Mansfield Staff Wrrter 4 1 ...a * T? cast of Fourth Avenue, in the Village of l>akc Odessa Odessa Township officials believe that they already have a potential new home for the fire department on property located adjacent to the township hall on M-50. just west of the Village of l^ke Odessa. In providing a study for construc­ tion of a new fire house, officials with Wright Architects stated the initial price tag could be as high as $12 million, if construction was to start in 2027. Though, township officials have since sUlcd they hope to gel that loul down into the $8-10 million range. Members of the township board have said they hope to have a bond proptjsal before township voters by the time of the August 2026 primary election. Local music students present recital Music students from the studio of Robert C . Oster wi 11 present a recila 1 on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. al the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. The program will feature solo vocal music from the mid-17th century through Broadway genres and organ selections from several lime periods. Singers performing at the Det. 18 event are set to include Caledo­ nia High School sophomore Sean Thompson and junior Lydia Shoesmith. Adult performers will feature Cindy Thelen of Lake Odessa and Mary Kuhlman of Hastings. Also included will be Woodland homeschooler Debbie Harrison al organist. The recital is open to the public free of charge, — DM NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit Kt urt in BARRY County, starting promptly at 11:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due I on the mortgage may be greater on the day of WWW HosHngs&onner com >» ♦ *1 J 1 1 < ' 1«- I A- 4 4 <1 M *1. J I wr ’ll I ' n'T i 4 k ,4 F -.-•n 4a«w» J. I ■M 5*< • r’ I / * r< f I Wl The Barry County ATHE wonderful way." said Mark NA Committee recently an* Kolanowski, president and * nounced that Patricia “Patty " C EO of Highpoint Community Woods has been selected as the BanL “1 have known Patty a 2025 Barry County ATHENA long lime, and I've ne\cr seen Award recipient her alow down. ** The ATH EN A Au ard honors In relirement, she’s actu* individuals who demonstrate ally kicked it into high gca^. professional excellence, pro­ Patty Woods Everyone wants her involved vide impactful community in iheir organization because service, and actively assist she makes eventhing and women in reaching their leadership everyone better,*’ he added. potential. Woods reportedly has also been a Woods, a retired branch manager champion for women in Barry County , of Highpoint Community Bank. was dedicating decades to helping women chosen for her exceptional professional develop confidence, skills, and opporachievements, her lifelong commitment (unities to reach their full leadership to community scr\ ice and her deep ded­ potential. From supporting women ication to empowering and mentoring through the Friends of the Library book women throughout Barry' County, ac­ sales, to engaging with the Women's cording lo a release announcing Wood's Giving Circle, to mentoring countless selection. colleagues, she reportedly served as a Beyond her professional accomplishguiding force for women at all sUges of menls. Woods reportedly spent nearly I i fe and career. 40 years serving the Barry County “Patty's love and compassion for community through a range of volunteer people make her an extraordinary roles. Her sen ice includes the Hastings leader,” said Deb Button of Hodges Rotary' Club, Barry County United Way. Jewelry. “Nonprofit groups throughout Thomapple Plaza events, the Baum Sur­ Barry County have benefited from her gical Ccnlcr capital campaign. Serenity accounting knowledge, organizational * Village, Lakewood Choral Society. Si. skills, and wholehearted enthusiasm . She Rose Church, and many other local lakes great pride in using her talents lo^ organizations and initiatives. support others.” According to those who have worked Woods has previously been honored ’ alongside her, the list of community acwith numerous recognitions, including tivitic.s she is not involved in would be the Hastings RoUry Red Rose Citation shorter than the list of those she supports. in 2015, the Rotary Hero Award in 2021. ’ Patty gives tirelessly of herself and and the Barry Community Foundation docs so in such a positive, upbeat, and Servant Heart Award in 2024. — DM J-. k' / L X‘ * k Committee announces 2025.’ ATHENA award recipient ../i I * * ■LZ »•< * ‘Vi it < -w >- er I '* •« ■ .4’- * - , ' ■ 4 T*r r 1 1 r I it 5 J ■> I* 9 4* w r I I I 9 f I I A I I ft > # t k^J# I ** * /■Ji -ft!; ..i ■ n i 4 > r r 5 r f i * 1 .1’ I \V. J,, B (A- I t si' J .o*- X.- 4i. I r t' w i ] I I JI * I 4M* I 4. A J-*4 ■•' i. a v 4 A r 4 *1’ z<t fi'^' ft if * a* •» J >1 .4 ^4 -jM “" .aS" I Agni® 4 f ^ir*^ r <1^ A it Jr <w 1 f t*-* 4^ I iT •*>* ^^1-. • Legal advice offered at no cost to Barry County seniors k- The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will con­ duct phone interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested Barry' County se­ niors next week. Those who wish to speak with an attor­ ney should call 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a non­ profit organization that provides legal '«w'' •aft* 9 I U* ’ JI* *4b I *s > j .«<:> - S' t w> I» V - • I 4 ( « 3 A li' •s ;v!S)® f I I? t A n ♦ ♦ I \ -'i-rtivxa ter w •A ‘-t ..V '■ ■ I -1. I b« 4 I T HlniMsniliiiai WINTER I ■ 4 assistance, representation and education to low-income people in Calhoun and'; Branch counties and seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The agency seeks, through its board, staff, volunteers and pro bono attorneys, to en- ' sure that its clients are given equal access to the justice system. The advice and '>< counsel at the senior sites are funded pri­ marily the Care Well Services Southwest through the Michigan Bureau of Aging,' *Community Living, and Supports under /t the Older Americans Act of 1965. — MM ,f « w r: I .. • -1’ 1 the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to cointact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mathew Hallifax and Shawnda Robinson, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard. Hastings. Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation, being a mortgage dated May 28. 2021, and recorded on June 1. 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29, 2024 and recorded on March 29. 2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 57/100 DOLLARS ($237,508,57). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19. OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS. FORMERLY KNOWN AS. CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDMENTS. RECORDED IN 2016010383 AND RE-RECORDED IN 2017-005529. AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978. AS AMENDED. Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER; IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY, IF YOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY, PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: November 27. 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Robert A. Blumberg (P87490), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates. LLC, 30 North LaSalle St. Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois, 60602. Telephone: (312) 541-9710 Fie No.: Ml 25 6821 (11-27)(12-18) r r Jic’y . Continued from Page 1 }«*> MfIfiitoiliiflI «» «|MI 'x * -*1 llrtMO < I «*• Al • ■9 a / i’i I ( -•J 7 « The Barry County Road Commission has had a busy start to the 2025-26 season. Here, BCRC workers prepare a plow truck's blades ahead of Wednesday morning's winter storm. Courtesy photos *A ■Bb r < * ft K s '4 ? •< I 0„ 4 * w A * Barry County Road Commission trucks line up early Wednesday morning for a salt and sand fill-up. GD WOOD PRODUCTS A5t Family Owned & Operated f SAW MILL OFFICE 517-254-4463 Conscientious Timber Harvester Wanting to Buy Standing Timber «Closed-Cell Foam Insulation ♦ Blown-In Attic Insulation Nelsons SPRAY FOAM,LLC Nelson Schmucker 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-983-0954 Stan Saving Today * Use Spray Foam <T. flashing safety lights for about the last decade. “Those green lights were a big deal for us,” Welch said. “You’ll pick up that green before any other color. “That really gives a driver a heads up that something is happening on the road ahead,” he added. There’s also another reason for motorists to be cautious when approaching a plow truck - a new state law requiring drivers to keep a distance of 200 feel, or about 12-13 car lengths, between their vehicle and a plow truck. The law was signed into effect in July. Motorists ticketed for violating the new state law could face fines of up to $100. During the winter season, Welch said BCRC drivers typically start their plowing routes about 4 a.m. and work shifts lasting between 10 and 16 hours. “We find 4 a.m. is the sweet spot” he said, adding that crews were out as early as 3 a.m. Wednesday due to forecasts of snow and freezing rain. Welch also said some crews are called in during nighttime hours to help clear primary roads, if and when necessary. Then, there’s also those who Welch called the unsung heroes of ±e BCRC - the road commission’s five full-time mechanics. “Being a mechanic might not be a glory job,” Welch said. “(But) our mechanics do a fantastic job. “They work their butts off to fix our trucks and keep our equipment up and running.” For more information on the BCRC, persons may visit the road commission’s website at barrycrc.org. af;, tBTiJ’W z I 4 -H 1 <5»^! !t“'. I ti}!i I ■■ -SMS M ** St . (*• .wiJ r* 1 ■ •IP^> I I *4 v.t -Br"*: b fl 7 *** <« •> ' iwr; xaa *■»% r Cr Mea 44 r • "V* > ft i ?*. w I Mil T 1 A *» *. \\ “J ft*» "‘Si J A4 > 1. 4 t*» I * “^1 r »w 4 i 1 4 ';«T3Cfc\ I I J H Bi, te- > .. - B «b I I ••• 4 *■< < U| -I « » , «lb J •> *«». WJ 5^^ * •* * I i > *' V r I k*-. *» V I**;.? » **. fr ft I 1 F I s 4 'a w * ! ’ > ' S' * T 4 I li SAti tl •1? 1; : ». 1 » 1 \ 4. J .*» ». , » *4 i 0 n. I I « k » » ♦ 4 I 1 IS t 1 U.' I ftf - ."’l»X f' I II rs s X \ 'X ‘MS'**- ' W [ I I <5 p *» •w i » * ! *. I I i I I V 1 ■ c 4 I 1 * 1 L t: 4 L p E 1 ’ t i t >« r " ■ • r I » I k t.4 Y.: « 1 4 r M. ' Mu VL W- ft J « <•.'i. s y J I \ '4 h I I 1 ^■1 K riii1ffw-i'tr- - ■ — - —* "k. <k I A V 4 1 > t- �I r ' R» 1 T »* THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, December 11,2025 VIE1ACk’^w»^ Group 5 J - — Local businesswoman seeks to uplift community, area nonprofits r~.. M ’IX k «♦ I', ♦ k % " 1-' » Ti' k li I V Colleen Burke is more than your aver­ age Mary Kay consultant. Since November 2023, Burke has been traveling throughout the area in her iconic pink Cadillac. Right away, the Dowling resident knew she wanted to have a great­ er impact on her community. A natural businesswoman, she decided to use her platform as a local Mary Kay consultant to help promote area nonprofits. Her initiative fits well with the Mary Kay corporate model, Burke said. She took some of her inspiration from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation, which has been raising funds for cancer research and to end domestic violence. > 1 i “This company is real, real deal. And J the way they have built their business, and it’s a family-run business, and it’s a Christian business, and it’s an American the more I learn about what business they’re doing for their associates, and for I the world in total, globally, and for women with the foundation and ±eir sustainabili­ ty...,” Burke said. She said she wants to uplift people in the community. “People are not getting die uplift and the kudos that they are deserving for the amount of hard work that they’re doing in the community,” Burke said. Burke is looking to use her business savviness and customer base to help promote the missions of area nonprofits. “I just feel like it’s in me to push this for­ ward. It is a business, so there’s a portion of it’s that definitely—I have to treat it like a business. So I am thankful for and appre­ ciate anyone who does make a purchase from me. But on the flip side, there’s ways to make a purchase and make a difference — all in the same idea,” Burke said. Burke hopes to partner with local non­ profits to help further their missions. She gave the example of a nonprofit wanting to host a sock drive. Burke said she would help organize and promote the event. ; ' which she will also offer some of her I products at. There would be no obligation to purchase from Burke at the fundraisers, I she said. “I’ll tell everybody I know, and you tell everybody you know, and we’ll set a date and a time, and we’ll have them come, and I when they come, they’ll have them bring 'l/'l . 1 •V J XH fl ♦ U ■ f < I 4 . ‘a L < Tb- - li > t I t I L?i k I 1 1 r 7!- <’.L s » ( '^1 . 4 - 4 i *1 • l< > * I 1 J ' -Xu k ■17 J S. * 1 « 1 * •* r• >' ■ M te • ik. s UK. ’C' I I I . »- • c i4 A • J r. , ’I I a > *r I u. • L I I9 • I I I I k I, I k r J . i ♦9 k li If r w f I €1' \ £-1 J 4 9b J TT Vs 9^ > /'I f <<. ’J . I ’• .ie i <* 'I JI Colleen Burke stands with her pink Cadillac. Burke is looking to partner with area nonprofits to help further their missions. Courtesy photo a pair of new socks for kids, and we’ll put them in a basket And when they do that, then they’ll put their name on a ticket and put that in another basket. I’ll give away a basket at the end of the event (filled with beauty products),” Burke said. A portion of any proceeds Burke would make during such an event would be donated to the nonprofit she is helping, she said. “It’s a win, win, win. I win because I’m making some sales, but you’re also getting some of it back. And then you’re collecting a bunch of socks, because that’s your deal,” Burke said. Fornonprofitswithoutaccesstoaphysical space for an event, Burke said she plans to set aside some of her monthly proceeds to donate to groups she partners with. She recently partnered with Camp Michawana, donating some of her proceeds after a two-month fundraiser for the camp. Burke is also offering lectures on several different topics, ranging from the works of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation to how one can take care of their body. She also has plans for teen “Dress for Success” events and other health and wellness presentations. Folks can keep up with Burke at her Facebook page, “Burke’s MK VIP’s.” Or, they can contact her at 269-317-2197. I ' If I J -*m£ • » ; I * , •■'tli,. “•f* I I I •( t I i. I I o«s ? •' ‘^9 Silits '' 1 s I J ‘•TJ * J1 J • r-s ’ f t 1 -' I - L' .• li. *w 'T j . a. 1 ■1 i I I I 1 i d I i fU »r 1 'i I * ’Jl J '''J .. / J I J ' V --n .... I o' •, n» I» • ’n j CU << I ' i;- I I 'f I « I J ► . I 1 j 1 J J I / 4 J t’j'iru.; Ai . I a f 01 -f«W I ( » f - I ll It* I BfllinTir i’^ria J«i # All I Wind band, choral society present joint Christmas concert ► * « H I Jx*t) ti IM 'Jh J I X > J •'■■ ' I -ti >1 I * t< t ar .IM 1; c — ..Jlf »...' .J'A •VW ! J J 7' ' .*J«I ’-9 C 1 f Miinrrr.* .f r IGy/ b'rm s. m“ n « f :,n 1 tn yj I I JW’i i itV ' -ih J k*i .ij? ■...fid jz- ** I » r PT’' 1". ’* -WW’-l /J* >.afrr^ 7** jJrt ' w• f I I 1' . I J *1 r*' U.-. I J I I I i', V ': r J s'-i'.H * jd ■ * I r " I i ♦''' ■TjunxjBM 11 uUO < r 1 u '..J rr t , L <1/; < I r tQ 80z/ier (itr. * t I I f .nl 'Li 4 I s ^'l r> ‘ ^■j3Kr 0* . J ’ i; T. "i ” prTjig I J l’* I t J iJkM'V kF. 1)^4, ■ . L\Tli 14^1 J I’W f . I TJ J r i ' vl I < I jiits it- J f » i 1:3 If i vd’ * r/i‘ .5 * Xn t A i -rj k J Ml X .UI ■ i rr ' jlilj 1 n I ;I I I I - i^'Hao* i:^r A»0 4 r j UiX*' .,/ di , h J I ;h . r t _i * « 4J>X'' I , if J I f i ■ *g w tea" J if A ' --'T^-. ..td ’ 1 • -.0^ .iWSi I f I E iit0r- M|*T^ r I .n^tV' ■ jfcr 0“ I f / Ii M J I .if I. ». on the traditional carol, “Jingle Bells,” arranged by Richard Saucedo. The choral society will continue wi± “It’s Beginning To Look Like Christmas,” arranged by Mark Hayes, and “This Holy Night,” by Mary MacDonald, featuring alto, Sheryl Haveman, so­ prano, Cindy Olson, and cellist, Rachel Burcz. The choir will conclude the set with “0 Holy Night,” arranged by Robert Oster, featuring Hastings High School graduates and current music education and voice majors at Michi­ gan State University, Hannah Bancroft, soprano, and Connor Lindsey, tenor. Along with the two sets of perform­ ers, the audience will also be asked to lend its talents to the joint holiday concert during a performance of “The Twelve Days ofChristmas.” Audience members’ sections will be assigned one of ±e days in this opportunity to add their voices to the Christmas music festivity. The band and choir will sing Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from “Messiah,” and will conclude the concert with “A Festive Christmas Celebration,” arranged by John Moss, Audrey Snyder and Robert Oster, fea­ turing the traditional Christmas carols “I SawThree Ships,” “Ding Dong Mer­ rily On High,” “Deck the Hall,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” The doors to the performance hall on South Street in.Hastings will open at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 14 and, in lieu of tickets, a freewill offering will be DM taken. The Thomapple Wind Band and the Lakewood Area Choral Society will combine their talents to present “A Festive Christmas Celebration” on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m., at the Hastings Performing Arts Center. The ensembles, performing together for the first time, will perform sepa­ rately, as well as combining to present an instrumental and choral Christmas . music collaboration. The band will be under the direction of Joan Bosserd-Schroeder, while the choir will be led by Robert Oster. The concert will open with the Cedar Creek Brass Ensemble from within the wind band performing “We Three Kings Take Five” arranged by the choral society’s accompanist, Ethan Holmes. The wind band will continue with performances of “On This Day Earth Shall Ring” by Gustav Holst, featuring trumpeters Tim Scobey and Carrie Carl, followed by “Diminished MinorAlterations (Christmas Through the Looking Glass),” arranged by Da­ vid Lovrien.Tlie choral society’s open­ ing set includes “Have a Very Merry Christmas Day,” by Jill Gallina, “Away In a Manger,” arranged by Howard Helvey, featuring cellist, Rachel Burcz, and a partner song combining “Angels Watching Over Me” and “All Through the Night,” arranged by Joel Raney. The band’s second set opens with a setting of “Celtic Holy Night,” arranged by Robert W. Smith. This will be followed by the ever-popular “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson and “Dashing Through the Snow,” based ! i* i li ■ »iq JU * i I u tr > I I e> d»‘ V I iin > StOAU ’ I tehrrtt ir S«v ■ f 3 J ( i I * 1 A J k u .1 I i * J- iff' K. ’ i 1 R j I Ji ;r . r" Managing Director ■ Chairman Christine BeBeau I Jim C. James Secretary The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2026 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 6 :45 A.M. on December 31,2025. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. 4 ' jz'' ^;£j’ I 3k n .J 4) . I 1I ..... ' i fi ?* «n « I David Solmes »rfi, I J Jake Welch Member J 3 .r 1, Board of County Road Commissioners Jamie Knight / df I Library partners with local ‘Toys for Barry County Kids’ holiday drive The Hastings Public Library is partnering once again with the Barry County United Way as an official drop-off location for the “Toys for Barry County Kids” program. Community members are invited to stop in and select a child’s holiday wish from the Library’s Giving Tree, or drop off new, unwrapped toys any time before Thursday, Dec. 18. Visitors may participate during the library’s regular open hours through­ out the season. Each tag on the GivingTreeincludesagiftrequestfroma local child, helping donors’ shop with purpose and connect directly with the needs of families in the community. Forthosewhopreferasimplerway to give, the donation box includes an Amazon wish list link as well as a general listofhighly requested items. “All donations stay right here in Barry County,” said HPL staffer Sharon Elzinga, who organized the display. “When you donate a new, unwrapped toy, you are directly sup­ porting local families - your friends and neighbors - during the holiday season.” For more information, persons may contact the library by calling 269-945-4263, via email at info@ hastingspubliclibrary.org or visit the HPL website at hastingspublicliDAT brary.org. Nashville Christmas festival set fer Dec. 13 Leila Wood Contributing Writer The Nashville Route 66 Business District is hosting its second annual “Christmas in the Village” festival on Saturday, Dec. 13. The festivities will kick off the evening before on Friday, Dec. 12, with free Christmas light tours onboard the Barry County Transit Holly Trolley from 6 to 8 p.m. Route 66 Business District and Nashville Village Council member Lori Courtney said during a recent council meeting that the trolley will be picking passengers up at Parady Park, in the heart of downtown Nashville. Homes around town will be competing for the best lights display, and guests will get to take it all in from the trolley. The first-place winner will receive $100, with the runner-up awarded $75 and the third-place honoree receiving $50. Then, on Saturday, the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Throughout the morning and after­ noon, there will be crafts for people to make at Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fine Line Studios from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Good Time Pizza from noon to 3 p.m., and Edward Jones from 3-5 p.m. The Putnam District Library will host a story time and make-and-take crafts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and there will be games at Eaton Community Bank from 1 to 3 p.m., a coloring contest and letters to Santa at Busy Bees from 2 to 4 p.m.. 1 and a Christmas Market at Two or Three Together from noon to 4 p.m. There will also be a chili lunch and cookie decorating at Nashville United Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m., and the Bread Basket will be giving away free hot cocoa or peppermint mocha with any purchase. In Parady Park, there will be a Christ­ mas tree decorating contest to raise mon­ ey for Nashville’s semiquincentennial festival set for July II, 2026. People may view the trees and vote for their favorite from Dec. 6 through 20. And, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Dec 13, there will be s’mores and hot cocoa available in the park. After voting has concluded, awards will be given for the Most Festive Tree, People’s Choice and Christmas Classic. Trees will be available to purchase for $40 each after the end ofthe competition. The Nashville Michigan Area His­ torical Society, located just south of Parady Park, will also be open during the Christmas in the Village celebration. Historical Society members will be selling raffle tickets for a handmade quilt, quilted wall hanging and a Yeti cooler with two insulated tumblers that will be given away during the semiquincenten­ nial festival in July. The Christmas Parade, which has been a local tradition for many years, will start at 6 p.m., and then from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the evening will wrap up at the Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Station with music, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. MATINGS PGRFOMING ARTS CGNTGP Professional Events Tim Zimmerman/King’s Brass | Friday, 12/19/251 7:00 pm Other Events A Vice Chairman < r •0’ Courtesy photo Tickets: hastings.ludus.com 1269-818-2492 «• I Hastings Public Library staff member Sharon Elzinga stands beside the library’s Giving Tree, as Tess Allerding holds the official donation box. HPL is partnering again with the Barry County United Way as an official drop-off location for the Toys for Barry County Kids program. £ 4 a I r i 1 N I I T.’ r h J b k ;. 'KXvJ J. Jii- TOO » J * t if '■n TO i . ?. X I t JL. Jj t /J 1 I- fc '" rn. t I I X f-i {' -ij ■. r I I J A % ■•1; 1 f I ' V AK / 4 ) 1 K '>L b I 'Si R V j i I I i-'F'. ■% 'J J I I I j I » 1 I % - > * I a«. ► r- 0 e« ■4^ { I i K 1^ -4 ♦ jr_ 1 •*r > 1 ^4 f Molly Macleod Editor 1 I I J *1 4 t iS i:/-, 1 j I t I I I >!« »Jfite; / Hastings Middle School Choirs Holiday Concert | Thursday, 12/11/2517:00 pm St. Rose Christmas Musical | Friday, 12/12/251 6:30 pm Thornapple Wind Band & Lakewood Area Choral Society Christmas Concert | Sunday, 12/14/251 3^00 pm I i *♦ 0 *, I / ♦ ♦ I .I I �a 6 Thursday, December 1 b 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER S VIEW Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 50 state troopers who graduated from the 149th Trooper Recruit School last month. Courtesy K Group www.HastingsBanner com // I Airi I V I ASK DR. UNIVERSE I .f I r J MSP welcomes 50 new troopers to its ranks Michigan communities will soon bene­ fit from the addition of 50 state troopers who graduated from the 149th Trooper Recruit School last month. During the recent ceremony in Lansing, Col. James E Grady II, MSP director, administered the “Oath of Office” to the graduates who begin their assignments at MSP posts by the end of November. “1 am grateful for your dedication to our state and I want you to know that I have your back,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “I truly believe there is no greater calling than public service and the career you have chosen shows you are willing to make a real difference in people’s lives.” The 149th Trooper Recruit School began on July 6 at the MSP Training Academy in Dimondale. Recruits received training in patrol techniques and crime investigation, report writing, ethics, cultural diversity and implicit bias, decision making, leadership, first aid, criminal law, crime scene process­ ing, firearms, water safety, defensive tactics and precision driving. “As director of the Michigan State Police, it gives me immense pride to know that over the last 20 weeks, our training staff have prepared these recruits with the skills necessary to be competent and safe troopers and instilled in them the leadership and critical deci- sion-making skills needed to ensure their success in modem policing,” said Grady. “1 look forward to seeing the impactful and positive work these 50 troopers will do in communities across our state, as we work to build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.” Trooper James Freund was elected class orator by his fellow recruits and spoke on behalf of the graduating class at the ceremony. And, prior to the ceremony, other troopers receiving honors included: Trooper Michael Cosenza, Outstanding Performance Award; Trooper Canon . Rose, Team Building Award; Trooper Julion McCray, Physical Fitness Award; Trooper Brad Renwick, Academic Achievement Award; Trooper Nicholas Smith, Marksmanship Award; and Tpr. Zachery Sackett received the Sgt. Matt Rogers Driving Excellence Award, Including the 50 graduates of the 149th Trooper Recruit School, there are about 1,145 troopers assigned statewide, and a total of 1,835 enlisted members in the MSP. The MSP is actively recruiting for future trooper recruit schools, including the 151st Lateral Trooper Recruit School and 152nd Trooper Recruit School slated to begin January of 2026. Individuals interested in learning more should visit michigan.gov/MSPjobs or information on how to apply. DM PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS - DEC. 11-18 Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Oct. 1-Apr. 1 Chelsea Bivens’ art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Nov. 1-Dec.31 — Dec. Storybook Walk: “Forest Bright, Forest Night’’ by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. Many animals call the forest their home, but how do they learn to coexist? Some animals are awake during the day, and some are nocturnal. Compare these two groups of animals that live amongst the trees. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Nov. 3-Jan. 1 — Whose Track is That? Check out the tracks of the Institute’s most frequent visitors. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can you follow their tracks? Whose Track is That? is free and self-guided on the green trail. Mondays, Dec. 1-«lan. 26 — Seed-cleaning drop-in, 11-4 p.m. Stay warm indoors and work with your hands this winter. A seed-cleaning station is set up with everything you need to get started. Tea, coffee and snacks are free. Drop in on Mondays through Jan. 26 anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Education Building to get started. Sunday, Dec. 14 —Holiday Brunch, Music and Art. Brunch seatings: 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. Concert: 12:15-1 p.m. Join the Institute in celebrating the holiday season. Delight tn festive menu selections and seasonal music by the Kalamazoo Concert Brass. Explore the Institute and enjoy the current exhibit by Chelsea Bivens. Bivens will be available for conversations throughout the day. Member adults pay $24 for registration; member children (ages 6-12) can register for $14. Non-member adults will pay $30; non-member children can register for $18. Children 5 and under can attend for no cost. More information about these events can be found on the Institute’s website at CedarCreekinstitute.org. Leaving your nnark Why do we have fingerprints? —Kaylen, H, N.C. Dear Kaylen, 1 use my paws for all kinds of things. That’s how I adjust my microscope, set up my microphone for a j!IC<least and write answers to science ques­ tions. But most cats don’t do those things. Maybe that’s why cats don’t have fingerprints like yours. I asked my friend Katherine Com about that. She’s an evolutionary functional morphologist. She studies how animal bodies evolved to do all kinds ofjobs. She’s the director of Washington State University’s muse­ um of vertebrate zoology. Scientists think there are two big reasons for fingerprints: dexterity and grip. “We can’t really discriminate which one is more important,” Com said. “But people are working on this, which is exciting.” Dexterity is the way you use muscles in your hands to make small, precise movements. That’s how you write, type or use a game controller. It’s also called fine motor control. To make those exact movements, you take in data and make little adjust­ ments. That data comes from what you see and hear. It comes from what you feel and how you sense your body in space. If you’re gaming, you adjust your hand movements based on things you see and hear in the game and in the real world. You feel the controller. You can tell how your fingers and hands are moving. Your brain uses all that information to tune your movements. Your sense of touch works because your skin has tiny touch sensors. They’re called Meissner’s corpuscles. They help you feel different textures. Primates like monkeys and apes have lots of these. Humans are among the apes with the most. “Humans—Homo sapiens—have U 4 II i ** 4 .‘k J ? « like a zillion of these mechanorecep­ tors,” Com said. “And our mechanore­ ceptors are really big.” Scientists think the ridges of your fingerprints act like little levers. As you touch something, those ridges push on touch sensors. That gives your brain lots of information about what you touched. It’s possible that this dexterity evolved as primates began eating more fruit. Being able to feel subtle textures ’ would have helped them figure out if fruit was ripe. Grip is how you hang onto things. To do that well, your fingers need to be moist but not sloppy. If your skin is too dry, it won’t flex right. If it’s too wet, you’ll lose friction and slip off. The ridges of your fingerprints are like tiny furrows or channels that move moisture. Those ridges spread your sweat around, so your skin is flexible but not too slippery. Fingerprints also help grip rough surfaces because the ridges lock in with the bumps and grooves on the surface. Some animals do this super well. It’s how geckoes cling to smooth surfaces like glass with their mega­ ridged feet. “We can’t crawl up a window,” Com said. “But the same principle applies that we create little iKction sets on a rough surface.” Animals usually don’t evolve traits that do just one thing. Fingerprints helped early humans succeed in a I few ways, so those fingerprints stuck around. That’s why human fetuses form fingerprints way before they’re bom. 1‘ The unique pattern of ridges happens because of genes, the density of the fluid inside the uterus and how the fetus moves around while the ridges form. It’s a clever adaptation that gives humans a hand up on the competition. — Dr. Universe ■ wnivs Wir I 1 f. L I • vv ! I f Weekly schedules ofHastings area churches availablefor your convenience.,. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. HASTINGS HASTINGS FREE Baptist church p.m. Middle School Youth Group; METHODIST CHURCH “We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings, Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@ gmail.com. Website: WWW. hastingsfreemethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzei. Sunday Morning 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath information. Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30- 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, 8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 (comer of Milo Rd, & S. M-43), Delton, Ml 49046, Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) COMMUNITY BAPTIST 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. contact 10:15 a.m. PLEASAN rVTEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone, Sunday Service: 10 a.m. ________________ ... I' J i 'A I I « ai •n;. Lh % * iir 1 * i i ' ■< I I I ! f «/.' II I I 1 I » > ff 1 J^V i > I '• , .I«J< I I ► i all I '(, • .4 X, < 4 4 r t A i J 1- I % 11 yv: N I I I > , s r* ■ 1 I I 4 I J cr .AV -T". , . I < -1 j: if*'’’ 9 J 4 4 -.J > . 1 •J IJ s ''T 1 4 *a< I* I '-rf .-'t I r. ► f I iH Cc ' I r I I I f .1:- c r_ I I J 1 (•' I **■ H t.1^. 1 1 - > r J r^t J I !.•(. ' * I f ..? IBP^' ' r . I .f J, : *.<> • ■ J I r . t ’ i _____ ./ «> IV rr < - > <• »»• , r.-- 4 ,« r . 1 I 9 4 « r 1 I • I '-3.. u. 1 V I f ’.r , 1 ‘ifl MfiassF L • •< I “I ki HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Participants in the Tiny Art Show can start creating their items this week, using canvases provided by the library or using their own 4-by4-inch square materials that can be displayed on tiny easels. Tiny works of art must be turned into to the li­ brary by Friday, Jan. 9. Thursday, Dec. 11 - Movie Memo­ ries and Milestones watches a 1940 film telling the story of the Roth fam­ ily, who live a life in a small Alpine village until they are divided by the Nazi regime, and a friend is caught ts s .... I ’ v• I< SCHEDULE NEWSPAPER DEADLINES r up in the turmoil. 5 p.m. Friday, Dec, 12 - Friday Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec, 15 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Lego Club, 4 p.m.; Tiny Art Show canvas pick-up while supplies last (all ages). Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Baby Caf6, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess club, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 - Itsy Bitsy Book Club, 10:30 a.m.; Writers' Night, 6:30 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. I k ■p«, r I • * L 4 W J 3 r-. s J '. t .J -J. 9« > I 4 I -T -•<v RABIES Continued from Page 2 ♦ ■■■ I A ■' • ^r'leas^ •S < % f t <• •'■A i * ’ll ^31 aAi * I t I i J I I k .3ijn(tnc J" I 2641 as soon as possible. The law requires ; , ’ J, MWi all animal bites to be reported to local ani­ 'b iJ mal control and the loc^ health department ' * 'I i.i :i Also, if someone may have been exposed UhKLvJ , 4K. to a bat, BEDHD officials stated that ffie oria noOT bCL IJ person should not let the bat go. Instead, . jOfL the bat should be safely captured for testing by contacting the local health department ■tftojn/icfrrot Information on how to collect a bat safe­ MsV^r^ ■1^ ly may be found online at youtube.com/ »I watch?v=NNw6hkFEtOk. If the bat is unavailable for testing, Ir «;^J I f .^IC ' jrcflWfT ’ BEDHD officials state that treatment wilL -91 be recommended to prevent rabies. If the A bat is tested and does not have rabies, treatJ'/I X merit is not needed. ,* BEDHD does not provide preventative Iuolk treatment for rabies, so individuals should 1 contact a healthcare provider for options. » soiranrioM'-^' 1 For more information, j^rsons may visit Miru online michigan.gov/Rabies. Or to speak to ^inuiWo-’ S; L, the BEDHD Communicable Disease nurse, individuals may call 517-541-2641. For X l after-hours, weekend and holiday emergen­ ♦ iSdiJB Isool foinivjo «>i bn.' cies, call 517-541-2683. And to contact local animal control iT^liBennijoJ VT® officials, persons may 269-948-4805 for I /WD Barry County and 517-543-5755 in Eaton r County. — DM I i AD-VISOR & CHRONICLE Monday at 4 p.m. It 4 BATTLE CREEK SHOPPER NEWS Monday at 5 p.m. 11 u I r*t‘ 5 I r.F lb i■ k /?> •> I '( . .. . I •• I / •' -z« z f i » fl THE HASTINGS BANNER Tuesday at Noon I 4 k u I 4 K 1 I 1 THE Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Wednesday at Noon \j e -55 y ;I ,. REMINDER is information on worship services is provided I e Hastings Banner, the church and these local businesses: » i J CHURCH www.cbchastings.org. ’tviv,' $ * IrlLtj ■1^. I* ’.rxi" S ;I yO 1 k f A... I. '9 I Service • 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship Ji? fit I >- c Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University’s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu. edu or visit her website, askdruniverse, com. ADVERTISING at the church ofyour choice-- iinrKjieefla ♦ A Worship Together t! 9 I I k M H* ‘ I J JV r J photo i A' * BT/ 4. J THE SUN AND NEWS Wednesday at Noon s * ii 1. 1' —w•..t 'c « ■ * ^FlGXfob nHAsniKS Rraductv 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 945-4700 HolUiielMi A 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-9541 I L.' Group Ik If mihomepaper.com 1 •n « HB- <: * L' L 1 I 1 •! .. I $ 1 A p T L I ' I 1 s I « i • >. ‘2.- .< I 11 I �7 » A & A 'n ♦> f 'jS X > i i c-^ * V J DAVID W. MILLER Special to The Banner 1 I I I •* -'MB. •I* “ I. it.* % J I I z 1) ' ft I 4 * ''SK «h. W i' ■■ I ■w- * ’I. A * M. . r ; 11 s.’ * I •>5^ *01 V » ’.J. .kH.. Mk.. f If J > ft Ki' *< ». . Drive-ins truly boomed after World War IL Rising rales of car ownership, the boom of entrepreneunal businesses and the construction of new highways made eating in the car a modem family ritual. By the late 1940s and 1950s, the carhop-served drive-in had become an icon of American youth culture. Families gathered under glowing lights for root beer and ham; burgers while teenagers cruised the main streets in ; chrome-trimmed Chevrolets, parking al their favorite ‘ curb to talk and play music from dashboard radios. , Chains that defined the genre—most notably BK ; Root Beer and Dog N Suds—would later appear in I Hastings, but the movement began locally with a • restaurant that captured the town’s spirit ; The first drive-in restaurant in Hastings was the 1 Saxon Drive-In, located at 1569 South Hanover ! Street. It opened in the late 1950s under the owti: ership of Richard and Lilly Eckles, who introduced : the city’s first full carhop service at a time when ' eating in the automobile was still a novelty. The ; Saxon was perfectly named: Its title drew on the ' pride of the Hastings High School “Saxons,” cre; aling an immediate link to the community’s youth. * Ownership later passed to George L. Meyers, then to ; Nyla Jean Pierce Stanton, and finally to Frank and ; Anila Misak. The restaurant became a social hub ; for Hastings teenagers throughout the late 1950s ; and 1960s. Ils “famous onion rings,” shakes, and i burgers served on metal trays remain a fond memory * for those who came of age in that era. Friday nights ; often saw the lot filled with cars from every comer ; of Barry County, their radios tuned to the same rock; and-roll station, creating a communal rhythm that * defined Hastings' adolescence. ■ By the end of that decade, the drive-in idea had ; grown beyond local entrepreneurs. The next to ; appear was the BK Root Beer Stand on South : Hanover Street, listed in the 1959 Hastings City ! Directory and operated by Richard and Marilyn ’ Mudd Jr. Later, it was owned and operated by ‘ Bernard and Sandra Peck, who maintained its pop; uiarity through the 1960s. Part of a Midwestern ' chain that had originated with founders Bergerson : and Kenefick in the 1940s, the BK Root Beer Stand offered a familiar menu of coney dogs, hamburgers, fries and root beer served in frosted mugs. The smell > of hot oil and the sound of glass mugs clinking on ; car trays became a soundtrack to summer evenings. i For many Hastings families, a stop at BK after a ball ; game or a Sunday drive was both affordable and fes­ tive—a symbol of postwar prosperity and freedom. The stand's presence also marked the city’s entry : into the broader regional network of drive-in culture ; stretching across Michigan and Indiana. The most enduring of Hastings' drive-ins was Dog N Suds, built in 1964 by Richard Johnson at * the junction of M-37 and M-43 (Green Street) on (he west side of town. Dog N Suds had started in Champaign, Illinois, in 1953 and expanded rapidly through the Midwest, its beagle mascot and foaming mugs of root beer becoming a roadside signature. The Hastings location soon changed hands: sold to A3*- ■ Sv w ! 4 ’’*1 < t I. I 'Al •K. 'T.- 4 a- ‘ I • - '4 V'**'.' I 'fl. 5 '4f J M ’9 iki'Oto? - . 1 < 1 r 5 T A/ 14 < ■& I h. 4 : .2‘* < fs I 4 fi ' R 4 *> » •<>>1 'T - t 1 k * r, t« b. * MXa , V «*» * i » * 11>; * "•b- R. 4. «■ ••S V n;*;. ' ,-jr. _ MBi •* 4 I % k ' ”> ’’t' J MSlb ] 'k »!*., "*r w * J ■Mlb44 » 4e Iz 9 V iVr f 4. ♦ • »*r', r I . 41 • • A I I, **< •u T A 1 * W A 4-W ><• 1 * *•» I» « I •“» 4 •« » ; ^.t t **4 A ’ * ’Sliia iM iL ' -“;vi * A ‘ I I I e • * ? .“r i r • I. ' A - ’i f ‘-.'Ai k 4 I • i > •’•.H • — ♦ti m • * '1 '-‘J.-; I I ( rI MkJ Qz&mift c ► I 1 I ( 1 t I / I {*** 1^ » r I Z I 4 «-i I < J ’■’T.’ t • 11 1 y *< r f I Mt* (, ,s r * ft 4- ^i>5 S»J>5aB 1 The first drive-in restaurant in Hastings was the Saxon Drive-In, located at 1569 South Hanover Street. It opened in the late 1950s. Courtesy photos Ronald Beyers in February 1965, then to Tom and Beverly Moss in July 1976, and finally to Tyler Guernsey, who operated it from 1986 through the early 1990s. A Hastings Banner advertisement from Feb. 6, 1969, confirms the stand's strong presence at mid-century. Patrons recall the carhops in bright uniforms, the sizzle of burgers, and the unmistakable root beer scent that lingered in the warm evening air. Dog N Suds outlasted most Michigan locations and was, by all accounts, the second-to-last operat­ ing Dog N Suds in the state when it finally closed. Its decline came not from lack of loyalty but from the re-routing of M-37 and M-43, which diverted the steady flow of motorists that had sustained it. When the highway moved, so did its customers, and the building was eventually demolished—ending a 30-year chapter in Hastings' roadside history. Another name drifts through community memo­ ry—Rose’s Roost—a small, family-run drive-in that locals recall fondly but which has not yet appeared in surviving directories or newspaper archives. Dan Rose managed the Roost on the outskirts of town during in the 1970s, one of many independent eat­ eries that brightened Michigan’s highways before corporate fast-food franchises arrived. Its absence from official records gives it a touch of mystery, an invitation for residents to search their photo albums and scrapbooks for any surviving evidence of its brief life. By the mid-1960s, Hastings could boast at least four distinct drive-ins -the Saxon Drive-In, the BK Root Beer Stand, Dog N Suds, and Rose's Roost— each reflecting a dift'erent expression of the era. The Saxon introduced the town to the novelty of carhop dining and became the gathering spot for its youth. 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Thursday, December 11, 2025 Group 'iw K X' I T I ij J ThE HASTM6S BANNBI VK¥»L -www.HastingsBanner.com J • -# Pa -I* ' < A I i 3f, * 1 1 4^' ■ S ir i r V .. 5 k * I * i.The most enduring of Hastings' drive-ins was Dog N Suds, built in 1964 by Richard Johnson at the i-iunctfon of M-37 and M-43 (Green Street) on the west side of town. i V kI * 1 tfbtib.t Many local high schoolers found summer jobs as carhops at area drive-ins. taste for summer refreshment. Dog N Suds, arriving last, connected Hastings to a national chain whose red-and-white signage symbolized postwar opti­ mism. Rose's Roost represented the independent spirit of the small-town entrepreneur, the kind of family venture that dotted Michigan's two-lane roads from Detroit to Grand Rapids. Together, they fonned a vivid picture of Hastings in transition a town embracing modernity while still grounded in neigh­ borly familiarity. These drive-ins did more than serve food; they recorded the story of social change. In the 1950s, cars were still a luxury for many families, and the idea of dining in them spoke to convenience, privacy and status. The drive-in made teenagers customers in their own right—something new' in American business. In Hastings, as across the country, that shift reshaped both social habits and local econo­ mies. High schoolers found summer jobs as carhops: Brenda Trick, Barb Rathbun, Sue Manning, Sheree Beduhn, Carla Townsend, Bonita Crawley and several others among them. Over 300 Members of Hastings History Group on Facebook reminisced about those years, and they mentioned more than the food. Carol Rose posted: “Oh, the car-hop stories we could tell! The pandemonium when the after-Note crowd showed up on Saturday night. Our little white shirts with the giant Dog n Suds logo on the back. The coin dispensers that we wore on our belts. It was my first job beyond baby-sitting.... Our starting sala­ ry, if I recall was the grand sum of 50< an hour. Plus tips. Memories indeed!” By the 1970s, changing tastes and the rise of fast-food chains began to erode the drive-in tradi­ tion. Curb trays gave way to paper sacks, and neon lights yielded to backlit plastic signs. In Hastings, the change was gradual; the Dog N Suds endured into the 1990s, long after similar stands in nearby towns had vanished. Yet the memory of those ear­ lier days remains remarkably strong. The BK Root Beer Stand, the Saxon Drive-In, and even the elusive Rose’s Roost linger in the collective memory of the community—symbols of an age when progress was personal and pleasure simple. They speak to a time when the hum of idling engines and the sparkle of soda bubbles embodied a nation’s confidence in the future. For Hastings, the drive-ins of the mid-20th centu­ ry were more than roadside attractions; they were extensions of home. They ofTered a place to meet friends, celebrate small victories, and take part in the broader American story of mobility and opti­ mism. Though the buildings have disappeared, their spirit endures in recollections passed from one generation to the next. For those who lived it, the image remains clear; a summer night on South Hanover Street, a tray balanced on the window of a ’57 Chevy, and the taste of root beer served icy cold beneath a canopy of neon light. That was the moment when drive-in service came to Hastings—a small-town reflection of a great American age. David Miller is a moderator for the “Hastings History ” Facebook group. r 4 I ! ? ■Jg i i ft i kT? M f A '* & v| .tk Rose's i-.-. > w « r t J. I % t II 1 s* . « / ftp r f f / ) SPECIALS^ 2 Hot Dogs 3(7 BirM 1.^- .11 I. !!•«•*«* •• I •a’ LOOS .T<^ WEEK END « ft 1 k^r ’ It t FJ 1 »• I’ t s 4 ( 74 ! $ s^ ft •r « . i ik ,1 k t“ I* i 4 9^ W i / SfZ I 4W k*,//1 !4 ROOT KEI 30* I A > .’.dr I .1 «l s 4 JP- • This pre-1960 photo shows the BK Root Beer drive-in on S. Hanover St. in Hastings. Rose’s Roost was a small, family-run drive-in that locals recall fondly but which has not yet appeared in surviving directories or newspaper archives. * ♦ D t r ,• 1 b t 11 4 �r V- • T B r r J I J I VIt SPORTS Group I 8 Ttiijrsday, December 1 1, 2025 I t|!‘ t ‘ • • ni I ■'ll II 1 •! J.: ’ /V' 5 THE HASTINGS BANNER .fl I A'* r* I I"- .# WWW HastingsBanner com f jrf ■■■■■I® \ I I , - J .«w* Wj 4^* UH jr. p ■.il 1 :V 4 DH working towards being really tough with full line-up st. - ' ■ 9 ■ / *r !', Brett Bremer Sports Editor There are some studs back in the line-up for sure. Swift is a two-time state medalist who was third in Division 4*s 285-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual State Finals last season. Stampfler, now a sophomore, was a state qualifier last year too, and the DK team had the sophomore Ferris and junior Mendon Phillips finish as regional qualifiers last February. Another youngster, the freshman Nieu­ wenhuis, is one guy that coach Phillips feels like has really stepped up here at the start of the season. Nieuwenhuis had just one middle school wrestling season in before hitting the varsity 1 ine-up to start this season. “We wrestled our first duals. We’re al­ ways apprehensive about having freshmen in the varsity line-up,” coach Phillips said. “He’s the only freshman we have in the var­ sity line-up right now. We wrestled Martin and Gobles, and against Martin, against a pretty quality wrestler, he went three pe­ riods. Six minutes. Toe to toe. That really convinced me he needed to be a part of the varsity line-up. It was either send him to a JV tournament last night or take him with us, and that match convinced us he needed to be with the varsity. “Today he showed it. The fight was tremendous. He never gives up out there. He’s tenacious. And as you can see, the boys love him.” Nieuwenhuis was on his back in the first period ofhis match with Tri County’s Jacob Hulbert, and trailed 7-0 quickly Nieuwen­ huis recovered, scored a two-point reversal and then earned the pin all. It all took just 68 seconds. That pin had DK up 22-18 on the Vikings midway through what was the de facto championshipmatch atthe invitational. DK got three more pins the rest of the way, but forfeited four weight classes. “The rest ofthe team stood out too. There were a lot of guys who stepped up in that match,” coach Phillips said. “That is ±e best we have wrestled so far. Tri County is a tough wrestling team. We wrestled them tough.” Still working towards full strength, the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team took on sonic tough challenges in the opening week olThe 2025-26 season. rhe Panthers were bested in a couple Southwestern Athletic Conference duals with No. 5 Martin and No. 9 Gobles Wednesday and then were back in action at their own DK Invitational Saturday. T he DK team finished second to Howard City Tri ( ounty at Saturday’s tournament as the Vikings pulled out a 42-38 win in the final dual of the day. Both teams were 4-0 head i ng i nto (he match-up. “ There i s a lot ofgreat competition, which is cxactl) what we need,” Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips said. “We work so tliat we can wrestle this great competition and compete. That is what we did. We competed.”' Tri County got pins at 165 pounds and 175 pounds, and dien earned its other 30 points with the help of five voids in the Delton Kellogg line-up. DK wrestlers won seven of the nine contested weight classes in llie dual, and Phillips is excited for what his team will look like in the next few weeks as guys settle into weight classes and the Panthei's are able to fill all 14 flights. Griftyn Harmon at 157 pounds, Mitchell Swift at 285, Brandon Nieuwenhuis at 106, Kayle McLellan at 126 Alec Sinklerat 132 and Evan Stampflerat 144 all won by pin for Delton Kellogg. Teammate Mason Feiris at 215 poui ids was in control throughout a 9-0 major decision at 215 pounds. Sinkler, Stampfler, McLellan, Harmon, Ferris and Swift were all 5-0 for the day for DK. “We wrestled solid. We beat the other four teams. We won those matches, and we wrestled solid. The nice thing is, every match we wrestle, every dual, someone new stands out,” Phillips said. Delton Kellogg defeated Parchment 666, lonia48-35, Paw Paw 66-6 and Lawrence 60-12. I <• r !r’ H 4 1 *• a- a. ■ , ,4 < wr* ■“-a X I 4^-/ •?? ' r Si' v. . f J . 1*^' JI ♦ I, IS I 4 t> << p 4 le-’ 1 1 I E' J cI 4 f 1 Delton Kellogg 106-pounder Brandon Nieuwenhuis looks for an opening during the first period of his mach with Tri County’s Jacob Hulbert Saturday at the DK Invitational. Nieuwenhuis scored a pin and was 4-1 for the day. '‘1 ■ r I f I > I J I A* I t n t- .1$ 1 r I •T * 1 1 r I V 1 i 1 V / I « i' < rr* » J 4ibp>r. -4. .— I c , ^-' J rc>< I' I T . rK f •f f"' l 'i t p <K -±i^U V' I * t. f fcjs-. » 4* r ! r i: * i "Y-fc f r <- I I r- A **'■ (*'* , i 4. lfe» «k ** J ih»< 1 r » «• « M !• \ .w 1 A ■ (. I L -9j^i 1 I « ■4B Delton Kellogg's Kayle McLellan closes in on a pin of Tri County's Jordon Compagnari during the third period of their 126-po^nd match Saturday in the final dual of the Delton Kellogg Invitational. McLellan was one of six DK wrestlers with an individual 5-0 record for the day. The DK team finished as the tournament runner-up to the Tri County Vikings. Photos by Brett Bremer ;2Vinu^C; '•■ t yp" f I I -OIIJilLLrlb .<■ i. I IB 1 Ill ♦ it -g ri 1 4P Heavyweights battle off backs to boost Scots over Troians tn ' .+• rr* — > 1 k -Mjsat '■i’. 1 «. * , -1L .1’ 1 'i I u? « « til i 1. f -< r ( I I A Jju -T ’ *4? 1 FT « *Sv > Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojan heavyweights started out on top on the scoreboard, but the Fighting Scots finished on top on the mat at the end of the three-team meet at Caledonia High School Wednesday. The Caledonia varsity wrestling team finished off the first night of the 2025-26 season by scoring a 41-37 win over the visiting Thomapple Kellogg squad. Thornapple Kellogg had a 37-29 lead with two bouts to go. Caledo­ nia 215 pounder Xavier Stewart and 285-pounderKy Spencer both faced sig­ nificant point deficits in the first period, but rallied for pins that turned the dual into a Fighting Scot victory. Spencer clinched the win by pinning TK’s Abram Dutcher 3 minutes and 33 seconds into the 285-pound match. Dutcher built a 7-0 lead early in the first period, holding Spencer down for four nearfall points, and led 7-2 at the end of the period. 44 1 was just doing what I know best, sticking-to the basics,” Spencer said. “I caught him there. He tried to throw me in a headlock, I slipped under it, and my coaches coached me up real nice... I kind ofjust flow. When I get out there on the mat I’m not really 100 percent sure what I ’ m doing. I just flow and resort to what 1 know, all that hard work.” STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30281-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of David Lane Miller. Date of birth: 02/21/1972. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. David Lane Miller, died 10/22/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Donald G. Miller, Jr., personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale; 12/02/2025 Nathan E.Tagg P68994 202 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2900 Donald G. Miller Jr. 2866 Wood School Road Middleville, Ml 49333 269-908-1966 ,t ? < \ t . 4 ««W F'l \ « r A K * 2U •i f •• < < < •^■a— >♦♦ ; :kl'- ■ I >' II k -ua ■>«* K Thornapple Kellogg 126-pouncler Diego Rodas works to try and break free from the grasp of Caledonia’s Max Schnurstein under the spotlight at Caledonia High School Wednesday, Dec. 3, during the opening night of varsity wrestling competition in Michigan. Caledonia took a 41-37 win over the TK team in the final dual of a three-team tri that also included a Grand Ledge _ ■ squad that beat both the Scots and Trojans. Photo by Brett Bremer Caledonia led the dual 23-15 at the midway point after opening at 106 pounds. Quick pins from TK’s Gabe Gosselin at 144 pounds and Griffin Grummet at 157 pushed the Trojans into the lead, and they were in front until that final bout, Spencer said Stewart really got the crowd and their teammates into the Trileaf Corp The Towers, LLC proposes to build a 199-foot self-support communications tower at the approx, vicinity of 3247 Bender Road, Middleville, Barry County, Ml 49333. Lat: 42-41-59.76, Long:.-8529-20.5. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Charles Hotchkiss, c.hotchkiss@trileaf.com, 1515 Des Peres Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63131. 314-997-6111. match with his big win at 215 pounds, and he was happy to get the chance to carry that momentum through to the win. Stewart, another sophomore, fell behind TK junior Brody Hammer 6-2 in the opening period. Hammer had Stewart on his back for three nearfall points. The two came out of the second period tied 8-8, and Stewart managed a take down midway through the third period and pinned Hammer at the 5:03 mark. “Honestly, it was a perfect learning situation where ±ey didn’t have to lose to learn. It is exactly what we have been preaching to them: 0-0 after the first period is great,” Caledonia head coach Shawn Veitch said in regards to his heavyweights, “They are great athletes. Everybody is ’ fresh in the first period. If we can just beat them up a 1 ittle bit, tire them down and then let our athleticism win as the match goes on. Gosh, we dug ourselves some holes didn’t we, but hats off to them. Our whole phrase this year is mental and physical toughness. We will not break mentally, and we are going to 44 break people physically. I was so proud that even though they got down they didn’t mentally break and stuck to the game plan.” The Scots should be tough at the top this winter as they also have junior Luke Kowatch there to compete at the 215-pound and 285-pound flights with Stewart and Spencer. Kowatch got to compete Wednesday too, taking on the defending Division 1 285-pound state champion, Logan Tollison, from Grand Ledge in the Scots’ opener at what turned into a three-team meet. Tollison pinned Kowatch in the middle of the first period of their match. Grand Ledge was tough all around defeating Thomapple Kellogg 62-16 and then the Scots 42-29. In that backyard dual between Cale­ donia and TK, the Fighting Scots got pins from Caleb VanLaan at 106 pounds, Escher Reeder at 132, Robert Restau at 144 and Caden Nostrant at 175 pounds as well as at those two heavyweight spots. Caledonia’s other points came thanks to an 18-1 technical fall by Max Schnurstein at 126 pounds. The Scots had to forfeit the 120-pound weight class to TK’s Daniel Nieboer, but coach Veitch said he expects that hole to be filled once guys start settling into their proper weight classes. TK also got pins in the dual from Garrett Grummet at 113 pounds and Jackson Smith at 190. Ethan Strait got a couple of third period take downs to finish off a 20-14 win over the Scots’ Shawn Restau in the 138-pound match. TK’s Blake Bossenberger rode the Scots’ Koleson Reeder through the third period of their 165-pound match to hold onto an 8-2 major decision. Garett Grummet at 113 and Griffin Grummet at 157 scored pins for TK in its contest with Grand Ledge, and the Trojan team also got a 16-5 major decision from Cam Peter in the 175-pound weight class. The Trojans and Scots will be together again Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Kent County Classic hosted by East Kentwood High School. 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File photo by Brett Bremer visiting Okemos as a barometer for his team’s progress. Tlie Okemos boys won 17 games a year ago. “If we can compete with them, we will be able to compete with anyone,” he said. From there, the Saxons start the second swing Through the conference schedule and coach Webb said this group is really hoping to start adding championships to the banner in tlie high school gym. There hasn't been much of that since head coach Don Schils stepped aside following the 2012-13 season, but Schils has never been too far from tlie program. Coach Webb is excited to officially add him as a varsity assistant this winter. k 4 t K *1 f 4 1 PT bx 3 p t- I 4 < I** I ft 3 I > leadership and we’re getting better at communication on both sides of ±e ball.” He loves his team’s ceiling, and is ex­ cited that a lot of tlie guys on the roster will have two frill varsity seasons toge±er. Coach Webb said the guys are woridng on bui Iding up their strength and also working on playing together as a group. The Saxons fell in a couple non-conference ballgames to open the season last week, against Greenville and Charlotte. They were bested 37-25 at Plainwell Tuesday, Dec. 9, and are now 0-3 overall this season. Hastings be home to take on Hopkins in game two of a doubleheader with the girls Friday, Dec. 12. The Interstate-8 Athletic Conference season starts before the holiday break with Harper Creek coming to Hastings Dec. 16 and the Saxons going to Parma Western Dec. 18. Coach Webb said he expects Harper Creek to be one of the top teams in tlie conference this winter along with Pennfield and Coldwater. “Our goal is to be playing our best bas­ ketball come the end of February,” coach Webb said. “We will have a lot of growth from now until then and if we can get and stay healthy we will be fun to watch and will win some basketball.” He said he is looking forward to a January 23 non-conference contest with ■I i T t The Saxons want to be at their best at the end of the season, and hope that carries on into the future. The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team has a mostly young crew looking to improve on last year’s four wins and be ready to compete come state tournament time - if not well before. The squad has a strong group of leaders back in senior forward Dan Jensen, junior guards Jack Webb and Quincy Brown. Webb averaged 8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2 steals per game last season while shooting about 35 percent from behind ±e three-point line. A natural scorer, he’ll handle point guard duties a little more often than ±e Saxons would really like as sopho­ more guard Trevin Russell recovers from an injury sustained during the football season. Jensen is a guy who makes all the hustle plays a team needs and has been praised as a tremendous leader by every varsity coach he has had. Russell is one of the key newcomers for ±is squad along with fellow sophomore Jason Jimenez, atall, athletic center who’ll u ■ow into a key piece quickly. “We will have some speed and length to move and defend the ball,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said, “We have good shooters around the perimeter and guards that can attack space. We have good young C7 ■r.. '!:■ ■ I Brett Bremer Sports Editor , ft no Tifi2')fr 1 I1 u-anihnofi t& l>T .idooi a il ni laoliow mrfltggan'ju, t ^undno mt JOEti n '' hcafi I J ‘■Y. -r-- * . > *** I 1 ■ ( 41 •? tr .nr r^*T| •» I I ft ft iuofeh jssrnuj. I ? Big 1-8 duals come early on in Saxon wrestling schedule Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons have got to be ready to go this season. The first two Interstate-8 Athletic Conference duals are a couple of the biggest ones ofthe season. The Hastings varsity wrestling team was set to host Harper Creek Wednesday, Dec. 10, to open the conference season and will be on the road at Jackson Northwest Jan. 7 for the first conference dual after the holiday break. Winning those two duals would be a big boost in the Hastings varsity wres­ tling team’s effort to defend its confer­ ence championship from a year ago. The Saxons certainly have some guys who should be up to speed from the get-go. Sophomore Hunter Sutfin placed fourth at the MHSAA Division 1 Individual State Finals a year ago having put together one of the best seasons ever by a Saxon freshman. He had 51 wins. “Hunter is a leader in our line-up, and a great worker in the room. Looking forward tocontinued success from him,” Hastings head coach Jason Slaughter said. Slaughter is in his fifth season leading the Saxon program. The group of returnees also includes J e. I •9. x * 4 < '119 •y- > 3i c< I 11 s ? 9 k« I T •.A < C' 1 *♦1 • ’A I, 1 I ^4 -l-' ■< 9 ■»% ?f > r' - 1 • r • tA ? I J A 5^ 3 '.t •-9 3-’ it '5 *! 3* t a -w * -a c s---- 2^ -1 Hunter Sutfin earned a state medal as a freshman wrestling for the Saxon varsity and is back to help lead the Saxons chase for more state medals and another Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship this winter. File photo by regional qual ifiers from last season Reyd Zoennan and Liam Renner. Renner, a junior at 144 pounds, won 36 matches a year ago. Zoerman was another talented freshman for the Saxons last season compiling 41 wins. The returning senior group includes Matthew Shults, a three-year varsity starter who won 34 matches a year ago; Aiden Annstrong who is a returning captain; and Reese Hammond and Isaac Lilley. Slaughter said there is a big freshman group in the program this season with a few new wrestlers who will add good depth to the team. It’ll be a young team for the most part with the majority of grapplers freshmen and sophomores. Overall, he calls it a hard-working group with solid attitudes. “We have a lot ofwrestlers who are re­ ally bought in to improving and working hard,” Slaughter added. “The Season is off to a good start with guys bringing a lot of energy and hard work to the room. We look to continue to be competitive in aiming for the top of the 1-8 as well as advancing in the post season. One of our goals is to be the best conditioned team out of all the teams we wrestle.” The Saxons have been in good Brett Bremer See DUALS on 11 I .1 I I X I r Saxons looking forward to more girls’ duals with a full line-up z Brett Bremer Sports Editor I t i V/O’j- a I th- I. t iU ,r . I 1 I 5 ... '’-f'^kl A' • ' * -♦ i ■-- . * » t 4 . 9^' Z' ' T 1 I 1. aid' . jij *r) • 5 Ji JI r u;-i . I I ’dir' J . f 4 7?’ 1 ' t u > » r ft J *11 * I s p r « -'4 3 t < J* ft . r %>■', f\. , f! 3' J 5^' I- I >' * f ■ 't li- ** 'J i ..' » I . I » I ,\ . k ji’ir kjer ,.. 'I f r*^ .€ ’ J. y I I k r f ’• a I f(' .,8f'' r. .d h r . Vf ,» I f •r i<r jii' .a ••Ji ( r' < I• I J ' jy -' • €k'f • 4 i; J J IT « f’ ' >' 1 I’ t J 4 I kf ■ pl IJ't t 49 ' - i» V 4 » I A ,*“ •’ ft 4 J f y' J ■A r . ft. r. . •.ri' 1 9 I > iV li’A I -• J J ,* ft » I i '■'* jF" ',. I ft :vy < I- J J I 9 ft X » <p *1 r' rl .t.v i ,' •IS A'-' / • '.' » ) ’Ts * «.• I I — . 1ft r I t t' ^1. f.A t ,-^a' t-.j J' '* ft I r • * I I 'i r 1 *• • I' ' I / ! 1 .di’ ♦ ♦ , H I I :* :nI I > Girls’ wrestling is still growing in the state ofMichigan, and the Saxons are excited for the next steps forward. . ,The Michigan High School Athletic Association will offer district and regional team championships for the first time this winter in girls’ wres­ tling, and the Hastings varsity girls’ wrestling team should be competitive with a handful of talented girls back boosted by some freshmen with solid wrestling experience already. The group of returnees for head coach Mike Goggins and assistant Erin Slaughter is led by two-time state placer Dezarae Mathis. She placed eighth in the 115-pound weight class at last year’s Individual State Finals and is back for her senior season. The Saxon squad also brings back regional qualifiers in sophomore Nani Farrell and senior Chloe Aiken from a year ago as well as senior Sara Baker who won 20 matches. That Saxon squad from a year ago went 5-1 in duals, won multiple invitationals and had three state qualifiers overall. “We plan to be competitive every­ where we go,” coach Slaughter said of this season. “We are excited that MHSAA is offering a district and regional team championship for girls . V.' '" this season for the first time ever. We are also excited to have a full line up as the girls get more opportunities to wrestle in duals during the week this year.” New to wrestling, senior Ashlyn Bailey is helping to fill a hole in the line-up. The strong group of incom­ ing freshmen to the program includes Riley Furrow, London Hammond, Abby Frazer and Autumn Mayack. The youngsters have fared well already. Hastings was one of eight schools at the Lakewood Lady Vikes’ Jamboree last Wednesday, Dec. 3. The Saxon team was a part of 20 matches on the night and scored 15 victories. Furrow, Jayda Villareal, Mathis, Farrell, Frazer and Morgan Casselman won two matches each. Baker and Mayack both won once. Harper Creek and Marshall are the only two other Interstate-8 Athletic Conference schools with signifi­ cant girls’ programs at this point. The Saxons were set to see how they stacked up against the Beavers at home Wednesday, Dec. 10. The Saxons head to the Grayling Invite Friday, Dec. 12. They will host their own Saxon girls’ invitational Jan, 24 this season. Hastings won its first invitational of the season Friday, Dec. 5, taking the V • «Nlto m t' ( < & I L 4 la k f I I* F 1 r ♦ r f 1 1 ft ! 7 .t V. J. F r I > t ^7' .4 I s .' f IWI 'W •», /a , 1 . y —w»V-' *ma» Hastings Dezarae Mathis (top) is set for her senior season with the Hastings varsity girls' wrestling team returning as a two-time slate medalist. File photo by Brett Bremer title at the Bangor Invitational with the help of five individual championships and si)^ other girls among the top four at their weight class. The Saxons closed the Friday evening event with 194.5 points, Otsego was a distant second with 126 points ahead of Harper Creek 110, ■Hudsonville Unity Christian 102 and Niles 91 in the top five at the 20-team meet. ‘ Frazer at 145 pounds, Mayack at 140, Mathis at 120, Furrow at 110 and Baker at 135 all won flight champi­ onships. Bailey placed second at 235 pounds. Alexia Owen at 190, Isabella Striinback at 105, and Casselman at 120 ‘B’ were all third. �I < 2025 Winter 10 Thursday, December 1 1, 2025 SPORTS I U t: jr J Au I I J Preview *1 Jll A : J 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER www.HastingsBanner.com hr 1 ts 1 iUch4 Filter-, j 1 HHS teams reloading alter senior-fueled championships last season ¥ BUS 1 z . \ I I <> •54 V ' . I • A . I; I TIL G,'' ' t> 1 •■• t ■ r 9 A i r I i ft:’ 11' / 3« • I V y •• .A. I .e } b 9^ I .(f I,’ 1578197 (11-27)(12-18) / •« « y b I y J w t % 11* ► '15?' ■■ »• J t i9 I J?’* X w I? A < r I 9 -.4 k 4 k’’ II K‘ r ( «r * tr L f 4> ft.V . '-'M t •1 a b -w—. n I .*^* •1 * « •I /• b. 9. **W .i Sophomore Andrew Barton qualified for the MHSAA Division 2 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals as a freshman last winter. File photos by Brett -aM 4 I I * I t! r «■ J. I r -. A<. 1. t I 1^. State Finals. I J b Z< I 9 a -• ■ championship a year ago in Division 2 with a senior filled roster. Ramey, now a senior, is the only girl who rolled in the regional singles competition a year ago for Hastings who wasn’t a senior at the time. That 2024-25 Saxon girls team placed 14th in the qualifying round at the D2 > <• ^1 Senior Megan Ramey was the lone underclassmen to compete in the regional singles finals for the Hastings girls’ team that won a regional championships at the end of the 2024-25 season and is back to lead the program this winter. Bremer regular games. Hastings girls’ coach Deanna Rhodes said the girls’ team is still working to add some Saxons to its roster, and those in terested should check in for information at the athletic office. The Hastings girls won a regional 4 •/ I ***!•• J < .t- >R •rP ' -I 4 ' 1 ■ »f^ 1 tyhiJ The Hastings boys shared the 202425 Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship with Pennfield, the first ever conference bowling title for the Saxon boys’ program. t .• I ' ’ r I .« »•”■ --1 ■u (n i ... •( * M* * •r f h I ; >' 4 i J* I . , ir <. i *■ .T J 4 ■ - I l! 1 Saxons hope to add postseason success to 1-8 success this season T I r 1> .J f ’!»*■ -• 11 e i >» Ip 4^^ J I> The Saxons made it five Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championships in a row with its victory at the end of the 2024-25 season, and they are focused on making it six this season. The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team will open defense of its conference title by playing host to the first 1-8 Jamboree of the season Jan. 7 at Hastings High School. The Saxons are hoping to score even better this winter and have the chance to advance through the state tournament for a bit. Hastings was seventh at its tough Division 2 district tournament a year ago finishing about 60 points behind the teams battling for that fourth and final regional qualifying spot. There are reasons to be hopeful that scores can go higher. “The team is extremely strong in stunt­ ing,” Hastings head coach Linsey Jacin­ to said. “They have been in the weight room, and we are looking forward to a strong confident round three. They have also been working on gymnastics, and we are planning higher pointed skills in round two. In round one, we are focused on performance, and that wow factor.” Leading the list of returnees for the Saxon squad are four cheerleaders who See SUCCESS on 11 f .«Xv» A ft I >A I J n? ■ a u A ,'*• S-- > a;*! ,1 J A. r .'■ s'- •\ 5 <r ,v ■ Et" f n I A z S‘ -r 4 ^>4^ ■ I I « 4* •z 1> Jim I 1 ♦ I I r w h X * ' ; . iteA« n • ■III I Mai r Mf <•/ J i»»wi I Mar w /aftajeojte ’ P“ . -JaUrtihez:' r; » i 7 trt S<Wr J » *«■ < '■te 1 I >*• f I ) p» } J ( I I I 7 H I ’ w • « * » < I ’» * X * r s o 11 s « 'W 'A‘6 ~ - r-. •h* • • * > ’ M ’ * * ««» * w w , »w I «ar«M H • * »r 1 t t ' f 11 '-Ta’ syTi I 4 >r f M ' 4 rb ■ •4. *• • ’ I I % F= ■1^ 9r''}-^ A M « v.-t • - > V r s »■■ 'Z-' ■ I. * X ->« ■■■ r ' Gracie Wilson is back as a base for her senior season with the Saxon varsity competitive cheer team. Wilson is one of a few returning all-conference athletes for the Hastings girls this season as they chase a sixth straight Interstate-8 Athletic Conference championship. File photo by Brett Bremer i r t'.-.i «- .1 « r*^ >I -vi ' '. •----- f4k ' • I «« •»« inuj*—?? • I ' ' 1 -^C J I 'i 'SrPArir/* I I J 1 • r», I X ‘-It 1 * f II 'M r. I I J 4^- fl f 4* T, .^4 Lr__ t 4 I i •1 I Healthy seniors hoping to give Hastings hoops a boost *< A f •» A I i Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s not just some underclassmen that the Saxons are excited to be adding to the court this winter. The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team welcomes back senior center Ava Noteboom and her cousin, senior guard Olivia Friddle, who both missed most or all of last season with knee injuries. They’re just a small part of a big list of returnees for the Saxon team this fall that will be looking to improve on an 8-15 from a year ago under head coach Ben Wilson. The squad also brings back senior guards Maddie Peake and Kaylee Dahms, senior forwards Ashlyn Bailey, Lakaya Evans and Bayley Smith and Ol­ ivia’s sister, junior guard Bella Friddle, Olivia Friddle has been a part of the Saxon varsity since her freshman season. She injured a knee during the winter of her sophomore season, playing both basketball and wrestling for the Saxons at that time. Peake was the team’s second leading scorer a year ago and one of her team’s top three-point shooters. She spent half ofher sophomore campaign on the Saxon varsity as well. “This team will have plenty of speed and athletic ability in the backcourt plus experienced post players that played a lot of basketball last year,” coach Wilson said. “Our kids are going to play hard. and compete every game. Youngsters adding their talents to the varsity roster this winter include junior center Tenleigh Nichols, junior guard Naomi Cook and sophomore guards Ashlynn Goldsworthy and Lilly Mcfarlan. With the newcomers, the returnees and a few key losses to graduation last spring both in the paint and the back-court the Saxons do have some shuffling to do in their rotations. “While we bring back lots of experi­ ence we have several players that will be playing new roles and positions on this year’s team,” Wilson said. “We have had a great start to the season, and our players are really responding to new opportunities that are presented to them.” The Saxons had their first opportunity to test themselves on the court Tuesday with a non-conference bailgame against Plainwell at Hastings High School. The Saxons are home again Friday, Dec. 12, to take on Hopkins. The lnterstate-8 Athletic Conference season starts Dec. 16 at Harper Creek. See next page ’b k I 1 H.. V ! 1 * t I 99 f 1 ? ' < i 1.^ftft *»-u I J > J 1 %•- ■ k t I 1 w%« J *4^ .Vx I *<L I I k i t' t * i. * s . • . i » t t i or^S k ft 1 » jS *1. is •* ■t • s } ■ i k 4 X' S ' k"» ' Mi * s t t Ct ■ r r •e*' «ka. r 1 A 9 I-* a *1 ( » h.:J X, s ? Hr u» ?. h » ’r ' i I ■’ ' f s> ‘ -ru ’Cu 4 f w 'ft i I I- ’•■X ’J U . 'J -L / & S(> ■■'t''L''h 1 i 1 > I .*v\ Ikl- Senior guard Maddie Peake is the top returning scorer for the Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team this year. She finished number two on , the squad as a junior. File photo by L 4 ft t 9 I-*' V.---------J L Q s V’. J \ 5 1 Brett Bremer I S », ' ,^..- t A X >4^ -- J k n ’ *i t ' r -- > ' y t nr irfi _ - - c I’ * c 1 I ? M n s ' » w* — 4^ W •% * Brett Bremer Sports Editor Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212. that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starling promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Helen Grace Caldwell, an unmarried person, Roque Corpuz and Nora Corpuz, a married couple, all as joint tenants with rights of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc:, as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Mortgage: August 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 29, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $186,791.03 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and described as; PARCEL 1: LOT 14 OF SHADY SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 29, BEING A PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. PARCEL 2: LOT NO. 13 OF SHADY SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN LIBER 3, OF PLATS, ON PAGE 29, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JOHNSON TOWNSHIP,' BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Common street address (if any): 12125 Winans Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050-8818 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 % I I f It's something of a rebuilding year for the Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ bowling teams. A senior-filled Hastings boys’ team placed fifth at regionals a year ago, but freshman Andrew Barton stood out and earned a spot in the MHSAA Division 2 Boys’ Bowling Singles Finals. The Saxon boys’ squad also brings back sophomore Dakota Cole and junior Brody Mix from that regional team from last winter. Barton capped ofThis freshman season by placing 46th in qualifying rounds at the state finals. He is already off to a solid start this year. He rolled games of 230 and 202 as the Saxons took a win at Jackson Parma Western Tuesday afternoon. The Saxons won that opening Inter­ state-8 Athletic Conference dual by a 23-7 tally. Mix had a high-game of 181 and also rol led a 163. Junior Owen Boge stepped up to earn two points for the team with games of 191 and 199, Cole rolled a 137. Aiden Hook chipped in a 188 to earn a point for the Saxons. Parma Western topped the Hastings girls 28-2 in the match. Megan Ramey earned the two Saxon points with her games of 164 and 149. Khloe Baker and Misha Haskins just missed out on earning points for the Saxon girls in the • «*-•** >f ..4 I* 4 .4 Brett Bremer Sports Editor r •r T 'a t•4 fl' I 4^ I\ r �n ► s A ' I R * 1 ■ SPORTS , I I , y ' I 2025 Winter e I I 't /I >a Preview I THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 1 1, 2025 11 www.HastingsBanner.com k •» I Saxon boys set to swim without DK or TK teammates Torti. BJ tp! .’?P! mj iMlMTfflg J I •l 4 7 J Ml L ktf 4 4^ % I r itO 1 " "n ion# c f‘. '4- 4 I a f rzi/iv i ''A-* “f/ib •vsei-S. t J/ Tj . I I'l f — ■'. 22n'-<sf' K)' I f f ) ( J f 1 ■J’ H Ji* ** $ f 'I J r I j r K r I h* < ( I Jx I > % r ' ' kb I 4 ► t I ii •« I T »( M V ? 1 1 ■» ’IS! iVI la 'jd®b.. > « Ml!gnib«ftt |j; ' F I ’W- » U/ i odi ni ?fB?3 I f f ’ I / 't* n.' I 4• i (f “There is reason to be really excited about the potential for this team. Our team plays hard and will look to con­ sistently improve as we go through our schedule, with our ultimate goal to be playing our best basketball going into the districts in the first week of March,” coach Wilson said. “We have a tough schedule in both the conference and non-conference this year that will chal­ lenge our team and prepare us hopefully for a run at the end of the season.” Coach Wilson said he expects Parma Western and Marshall to be the top con­ tenders for a conference championship this winter. The Saxons get their first shot at Parma Western on the road Dec. 18. That will be the final contest for the Saxons before the holiday break. :> fci '/i d I Irf ’/jJoq f Continued from previous page I J iW' oeirr J '/:£rl ' di ‘J i ''' /I. '.aiqr! J jj f ’ t 1 <** jiP ' I WI—» ' itrrr'SriTW .' JI j »¥ 1 Mt’ J;i‘!l-,‘'j ri t J» « t I f;a J Ji; i Bs 1 ti h) r ►V 1 I n m’j r I I I s nt’>iiW 4:Tv.boD d^f/i QonnfeieoW 1 I 1 1 f i IP <) 1 T oa-r b Tt nifer?** ’. H ' t 1 B I .Tpjrnm.x^ f. I > / I I I 'r'l ■ * A- 1 I d I * L51*'-! --f »» few -S^> hl R'i s V • •* 1 1 r/ J D 3 k n’fniP j ^■Wii ,1 -•■"^ r 1’'"' £»^ tT > A ! j<l •1 U n* ' < '.joils »• • u I' % ■r J r I II •? .1 . - I i-'O. I r-cf' I , I ■" r I I >•1 ,i * • i<?i a MMH K ( ’I J. ■ ,.;JS 5 p 'i'’ « I I > J H e ^■iJ7 * 1,1 .1 s 4 k r ‘<A ' r & 5 r ?T.' kJ ■J I Y r ? js? 1 s..- * • I ( • : .:k 1 a I I J ■i ■^. I I I >* ’ A*F ' X n r’ f I? BJ 1^9 •* s 4-; J y 3 in / . I.A ► I „ . f ki IVI /r s/ ** r i - I •V I I • 1 I < I % y ' k B’ i-t R* ’5 Ml I k -ii J Jfin I A u< "’■-M ■ IP* I! I! "tc' I Mb J I it i I > r I" ‘4 4 a.' ( . 1 V- T P I J £8 . — T I I ■ • - a’ { r A i” ■■. * » Bl -T?: I I >Fk I < ■ =?1. A. were among 1-8 award winners last sea­ son. Senior base Gracie Wilson, senior base/flyer Jaden Marble and junior base Harlie James were all all-conference honorees last season, and also back is senior base Esther King who was honor­ able mention all-conference as a junior. The group ofgirls back for the Saxons also includes senior base Addie Carey, senior flyer Hope Carly, senior back spot Claudia Minch, senior back spot Hayle Rivera, senior flyer Liv Trick, junior flyer Audrey Aicken, junior base Abby Hall, junior flyer Zikarra Warner, sophomore base Zoe Carter, sophomore base/back spot Annabelle Kuck and sophomore back spot Rebecca Snyder. The team is adding senior base Jas‘ mine Elliott and senior base/back spot Jordan Ward this winter, ft'eshman base Haley Miles, freshman back spot Alyssa Olin and exchange student Francesca Pinonni who is working as a base. Of the things coach Jacinto really has her team working to improve, precision and floor mobility in round one stands out. “Other than that, we’re just cleaning and improving every day,” Jacinto said. “The team has set high goals for their season, and are working to earn them. First up is our sixth straight 1-8 Cham­ pionship. After that, place in districts and regionals.” She added that the Saxons are really working to make their fans proud this winter. Harper Creek and Jackson Northwest are the two 1-8 squads most likely to push the Saxons for a conference champion­ ship this season. Hastings will get its first test on the mat Dec. 20 at (he Maple Valley Invi­ tational. —fa. •w 4 ^5 wi- I PJ ' -J A r* » *iF V f t XJU ' / < * I ?. - 4“ *• 1^'*<« <*• * •••*^* > k r % A ’* > * ?** 1'1 ££21 |P14lB| -< ** Ife F *4 R A *4 * a 4 & ... s > \’r 7^- 1 R ***r A .*4* - -Ar < fenft M Senior Caleb Kramer is one of three returning guys for the Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team who had a top 16 finish at last season's Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference Championships. For the first time this season, Hastings will not be a co-op with students from Delton Kellogg or Thornapple Kellogg. File photo by Brett Bremer Kramer and Cruize Rathbum, sopho­ more Richard Fritz and seniors Colton Baker, Gavin Bagley and Reese Ham­ mond. Kramer and Baker placed 12th and 13th respectively at the Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference Championships last season. Jackson said she expects Baker to contribute as a diver and in the breaststroke some this season. Hammond had one of the other top performances by a returning swimmer at last year’s conference meet placing 11th in the 500-yard freestyle. Bagley should contribute in the backstroke and the freestyle this season. Rathbum is a freestyle swimmer and a diver. Jackson said she sees Fritz con­ tributing in all the strokes. The team is also excited to add Slovakian exchange student Miki Macharik. Looking at the group, coach Jackson said she sees some strong swimmers with good experience and a great team atmosphere. Numbers are still a bit of an issue overall, and the guys are working on being able to contribute in a variety of strokes. One of the coach’s big goals is “con­ tinuing to build the team morale and atmosphere to convince other students to join. More specifically for this season, our goals are shooting for state cut times with being a Division 3 school now. We are trying to achieve state cut times for Caleb, Reese, and potentially Gavin.” She said Baker will be working to qualify for regionals as a diver again ( ? this season too. The see will be tough again with strong squads from Plainwell and Otsego as usual. Plainwell finished on top at the Championships a year ago, more than 16 points ahead of the rival Trojans. Both teams had a number of underclass­ men contribute to top 25 finishes at the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys’ Swimming and Diving Finals back in March. Plainwell was set to host the annual Relays to open the season Wednes­ day, Dec. 10. Hastings jumps right into the toughest part of the conference slate facing Otsego in Hastings Dec. 16 and then going to Plainwell for a dual Jan. 6. The annual Hastings Relays are set for Jan. 17 this season. sec see k / DUALS GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM Continued from Page 9 shape so far. They opened their season on their home mats with a 78-6 win over Ravenna and a 61 12 win over Lansing Everett Dec. 3. Josh Roberts, Mason Baker, Sutfin, Zoerman, Lilley, Renner, Aden Armstrong, Logan Smith, Jace Acker and Shults had two wins each in those duals. Hastings was back in action at the Greenville Duals Saturday and finished a 4-1 day as the runner-up behind the host Yellow Jackets. The Saxons defeated Petoskey 64-9, Belding 53-21, Hamilton 71 12 and Caledonia 42-32. Green­ ville bested the Saxons 41-32 in their match-up. Sutfin, Reece Laws and Acker were all 5-0 throughout the day for Hastings. Zoerman and Lilley were both 4-0, and Renner and Shults were 4-1, Roberts and Karson Gray had three wins apiece. STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/ POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-416-CH Court Address: 206 W. Court St., Suite 202, Hastings, Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1404 Plaintiff's name Jody Pietenpol Jennings Plaintiff’s Attorney Steven G. Storrs (P80557) 202 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 26-945-2242 V Defendant Deborah L. Hop Address Unknown IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff to Quiet Title. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before December 11, 2025. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Plaintiff shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. Nov. 19,2025 Judge Vickie L. Alspaugh P12572 Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Tyler Jezuit, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: October 21, 2024 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 25, 2024 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $195,013.52 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THE NORTH 58 FEET OFF AND FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 1012 AND 1013, PLAT OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly Known as: 610 S Park St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless -MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 11/27/2025 Poteslivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 321634 (11-27)(12-18) • * I \ Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600,3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on December 18, 2025. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Michael Jerome Charbonneau Jr., a single man Original Mortgagee: Lake Michigan Credit Union Foreclosing Assignee (if any): None Date of Mortgage: February 23, 2024 Date of Mortgage Recording: February 29, 2024 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $84,137.82 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot(s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lot 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings, Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real determined property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the will borrower be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 20,2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 r 1577755 (11-20)(12-11) r J' ?•'>' 5? ♦ St ♦ ♦ I g « — *■■'^1 '. <1^1 • > Continued from Page 10 -V 4 s- K I 'jT9w|h I 2no7f’: ' ii p SUCCESS f S- r k 'Y'‘ . y’ “\5 ’.'i ibH •J - X w *<• > F .. r I sin Ji < The Saxons are on their own in the pool this winter. After rolling through its first two decades as a co-op with Thomapple Kellogg and then Delton Kellogg, the Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team will be made up entirely of Hastings Saxons for the 2025-26 season. There are challenges and benefits with that. There is a smaller pool to pull student-athletes from, but the team will also compete in Division 3 for MHSAA state competitions. That means state qualifying times aren’t quite as tough as in Division 1 and Division 2 where the team has competed in the past. Not that D3 is easy. For one example, the time needed to qualify for the MH­ SAA Lower Peninsula Boys’ Swimming and Diving Finals in Division 1 in the 100-yard freestyle is 49.49 seconds. The D3 state qualifying time is 51.29. If a swimmer hits the state qualifying time in a varsity meet any time during the season they earn a spot in the state finals. Hastings head coach Andrea Jackson, in her second year leading the program, said she has a few guys who will be pushing to reach those D3 state qualify­ ing times by the end of the season. The program also brings back Todd Bates as diving coach. Leading the list of returnees for the Saxons in the pool are juniors Caleb I *■ hl Brett Bremer Sports Editor rl& J' •%: �I 4 rl^' X 12 Thursday, December 11, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER : VIEW Group .. ■ •J www.HastingsBanner.com J* I ‘J Win "n*ojBns Lloyd puts in 2S to boot Lakewood as offenses awaken Ht 1 4 r 4!^ 3S * 1 r 11 Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1 T r 1^’ rj, » The Trojans were thrilled to get their first ‘W.’ The Vikings were pleased with the effort and improvements. Botli teams were just happy to be putting the ball in the basket. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team got its first victory of the 2025-26 season outscoring visiting Lake­ wood 67-64 in Middleville Thursday. TK trailed by as many as nine points in the first half, but rallied to get within 34-33 by the half. That was already one more point than the Trojans scored in their season opener against Plainwell two nights earlier. Lakewood head coach Jason Solgat was pleased with the point total after his team scored 42 in its season-opener at Belding and averaged between 35 and 40 points per game last season. Thomapple Kellogg senior guard Ben Lloyd attacked the basket and scooped a shot up for a bucket that put TK in front 56-54 45 seconds into the fourth quarter, and the Trojans held a slim lead the rest ofthe night Lloyd made a habit of getting to the rim and led all scorers with 27 points even af­ ter picking up three quick fouls in the first five and a half minutes of the game. Being conscious of that foul trouble throughout the night didn’t slow Lloyd down any on the offensive end. “I’d come off screens and it just felt like taking it was the right idea,” Lloyd said, “And all the foul calls, I just knew that if I took it Tm either getting a foul or making the bucket.” He said his team had a great practice Wednesday and played with more con­ fidence and had better ball-movement Thursday. “We have to do a little betterjob of either helping off of it or cutting him off,” Lake­ wood assistant coach Chad Pleiness said. “We already talked about that a little after Tuesday, and now it is just a little bit better. We’ll get there. We haven’t played a lot of man either. We’ve been a zone team for many years and now we have the athletes, we have llie depth and hopefully a little more basketball I.Q, and we’reabletoexecute that a little bit better. As we get into iL we’ll be much better at it.” With Lloyd off the court for a bit between the end of the first quarter and the start of ■LL J » i 4 r I’ ♦r * I « H’ n 9 i I .4 >4 A ■"l ;*j z 4 I 1 4 I to I lA I' ir s lj- JIM' > I. I I. 1 I n ' ’|2 / 4 I I JI L * 4 V .f- Lakewood senior guard Bradyn Johnson attacks the basket during a non-conference contest at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Thursday. Dec. 4. * s J. wiffib v* ! I » »X) iaated i. 1 l' * : >*’ ♦ ijz . 5 4 / -'I t s 1 Thornapple Kellogg senior guard Ben Lloyd gets to the rim as Lakewood sophomore guard Skyler Oberlin tries to chase him down from behind and teammates Bryer Poll and Max Thrun look on. Lloyd had a game-high 27 points in a TK win in Middleville Thursday. Photos by Brett Bremer the second. Lakewood grew a lead as large as 27-18. A few points from senior forward Trey Hilton and a three from Lloyd were part of a quick 10-0 run that got the Trojans back in the ballgame. Lakewood was inhibited a bit by foul trouble too both amongst its array ofbigs and senior guard Ethan Matthews and Braydn Johnson. Senior center Hollis Poll fouled out eventually and junior center Jameson Tichvon finished the night with fbur fouls. “Lakewood is a lot bigger than we have been in the past,” Solgat said. “Coming into this game we really wanted to pick apart the middle ofthat lane there. We knew we could, and we started to right away. We would just hit the seams and pick them apart in the middle. You start losing your big presence in that middle there and your game plan changes completely. “Defensively, because of foul trouble we had to jump out of the press. The press was doing great damage there. Your game plan ii’ ? 1‘. .) I -b .J E Lakewood inbounded the ball with the length of the court to go with 5.6 seconds left, Oberlin got the ball ahead to Matthews in the offensive end, but Matthews slipped down to the floor approaching the threepoint line but manag^ to recover to get a i • z*’ 41 i. ■1 4S' uriT^' r* I 4 ♦ I . 4 n-H t I I j i 4 I I completely changes on the fly and you’re calling audibles. The kids grinded through it. We asked them to show up better than what tliey did against Belding the other night and they did what we want. You never want to lose, but you’re happy to see what we just saw.” Lakewood had three guys in double figures. Johnson, a newcomer to the Viking program in his first varsity action, led his team with 12 points. Junior guard Reming­ ton Horstman and sophomore center Bryer Poll had 10 points apiece. TK had a lead of as many as nine points in the third quarter, but the Vikings surged to get within 52-50 heading into the fourth quaiter. Sophomore guard Skyler Oberlin hit a three-pointer to get Lakewood within 65-64 with 53 seconds left. Lloyd hit a couple fi-ee ±rows a few seconds later to bump the TK lead to 67-64, and ±en the Vikings stayed alive with TK missing four consecutive fi*ee throws. decent shot off that came up just short. “He is frustrated, and 1 said, ‘hey the fact that you got off the ground and put up that shot told me you have a lot of grit, because a lot of kids would just fall on the ground and bury their head in the hardwood. The kid got up and fired it” Senior guard Zay Boafo added 10 points for TK, junior guard Andrew Johnson had 9 and senior forward Trey Hilton finished witli 8. The points kept coming for Lakewood Friday night as the X^kings played their third game ofthe week, but they gave up too many in a 96-58 loss to visiting Pennfield (2-2). Lakewood, now 0-3, starts the Capital Area Activities Conference season Friday at Ionia. Thomapple Kellogg went to Forest Hills Eastern (I -2) Tuesday and scored a 61 -31 win Tuesday evening and the Trojans are now 2-1. The Trojans will be home tonight Dec. 11, against Forest Hills Central. t I r, S1 M A ii r. ■ 4 S»»’ u lef^* q F w 4« < 0 ^7Z7UaCH^JJ 1 ■' l;lf) [fU: Ifiw &X41| llu^JoglU I LtBHglOiirj?' :nH;y‘>dfer A ! ni; IUI9 ^i'jL )41’^ ■tH j..?« Ti'II'.Q ’ fl I F ■u .* li — .J f• ! kiitK? t 4* • fto*''-i 'T» >4 3» I !5X>‘ *r»f’ J > /.w.v Vk •M '. NnisN'i hia I 1x1.4 iSS' H.MK r 1 * ■ mvnaZ'Jfito / t I bffffii n; cJ ( -nU f i t''" ijjqqnnTOff h f ‘ s&i ( ' 11-” ifW i, ’T’ 4 • « (4prri <'•' . *• tv f .4007 fr F Jl liiiUT. If’ ^4^ n » I A IH>NI -W—— ’■! I f 4 Lakewood wrestling topples trio of ranked teams in first week S. r n I • J •1 { t if f Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Michael J Charbonneau Jr, an unmarried man Original Mortgagee; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Lake Michigan Credit Union Date of Mortgage: February 24,2020 Date of Mortgage Recording; February 28, 2020 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $193,135.86 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot (s) 59 and 60 and the West 1/2 of Lot 61 of Plat of Al-Gon-Quin Estates according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 22 of Barry County Records. Common street address (if any): 2182 Ottawa Tri, Hastings, Ml 49058-8905 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: November 20, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood won eight ofthe 14flightsin that dual with the Rams. Vincent Stamm at 138 pounds, Owen Prowdley at 190 and Jacob Everett at 215 each scored pins for the Lakewood team in that dual. Stephen Aldrich scored a 5-0 Viking victory at 120 pounds over Montrose’s Freddy Priest. Olivet Johnson pulled out a 10-6 win for Lakewood over Ivin Perior at 132 pounds. Bryce Goodemoot got an 11-5 win for the Vikings at 144 pounds over Jayden Mead. That string of three straight wins by Johnson, Stamm and Goodemoot had Lakewood in front 15-10, Montrose took the lead at the midway point of the dual with Noah Szwed scoring a pin at 150 pounds. Szwed is the one returning state medalist this winter for the Rams. The teams were back and forth from there through the final seven bouts. Bryson Boucher, last year’s state ninner-up at 150 pounds in Division 3, put the Vikings back in front with a 7-5 win over Montrose’s Gauge Vincke at 157 pounds. Montrose won by DQ at 165 pounds and got six more points thanks to a pin The Lakewood varsity wrestling team from Joey Gilnski at 175 pounds. Lake­ opened the 2025-26 season with a couple wood got the pins at 190 and 215 and of victories at the Montrose Tri Wednes­ then Montrose jumped back in fi-ont in day evening including an upset of the the penultimate bout with Owen Perior host Rams and then went a perfect 5-0 tallying a 5-3 win over Lakewood’s Levi Saturday at the Cadillac dual tournament. Pyrzinski at 285 pounds. Lakewood took care of old Greater Lakewood got pins from Harmer Lansing Activities Conference rival (106 pounds), Austin Rohrbacher (113), Leslie 48-24 and then knocked off host Stephen Aldrich (120), Johnson (132), Montrose 33-31 at Montrose. Lakewood Vincent Risk (175) and Prowdley (190) entered the season ranked sixth in the in the win over Leslie. Everett won by state in Division 3 and Montrose came technical fall at 285 in that one, Pyrzinski in ranked fourth. The Vikings’ sweep won a decision at 215 and Boucher won Saturday included wins over a Rockford by major decision at 157. team ranked sixth in the state in Division At Cadillac Saturday, Lakewood de­ 1 and an Ogemaw Heights team ranked feated Bay City Western 59-12, Cadillac ninth in D3. 46-29, Midland Dow 67-12, Ogemaw ■• Sophomore 106-pounder Dakota Heights 41-31 and Rockford 42-36. Hanner finished off the two-point Viking The win over Rockford, which fell win over the Montrose Rams by scoring to eighth in the DI rankings following a 15-6 major decision against Bryson the defeat, came down to the final bout. Briggs in the 106-pound bout. Montrose Aldrich pinned the Rams’ Grayson Sterk held a 31-29 lead heading into that final with six seconds left in the first period to match of the night. snap a 36-36 tie. That win over Rockford also included pins for the Vikings from Goodemoot at CITY OF HASTINGS 144 pounds. Chase Livermore at 165, _________________________________ County of Barry, State of Michigan_________________________________ Risk at 175, Prowdley at 215, Harmer at ORDINANCE NO. 634 106 and a forfeit win by Boucher at 157. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND DIVISION 2-111-66, ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE ' & I yin t J fTTrrrrU ’) "I «* W I . > ' I f 1 *1 1 t >1. 4 I i I I I >nfr^ ‘ i J I f z r . .1 h i I •••M t(l7 *’ .V - •. "■’'tn'M i I fJ c t** ' * iffH A.. I I I •ocn Um ’** * I 7 » »t AH 1 t ♦ i 5*'--. •♦miiHi "«««{a. * * I-: S J V -’cU ♦ . t [ . JU , / ‘ •'ijfbk*-. t r 'U4?U< "H f Ri ''I' M ■ ''•‘'^31^ % A a s > f% s k I ’* h-* t C ■"- •i iT l_ u * (Mi ll 'T f '*rr V i V V I ■<. *» f Mh «c »» '» I- I ■Ml fv Mb t. 'X w *A t -*aB > t>.: '7, » p is HASTINGS CODE OF 1970 TO ESTABLISH MODIFY THE APPOINTIVE CITY OFFICERS L THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS; Section 1. Amendment and Restatement of Chapter 2, Article 2-111 Sections 2-66 of Chapter 2, “DIVISION 2-111 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, Sec 2-66 Appointive City Officers, is hereby amended and restated in their entirety to read as follows: Sec 2-66 Appointive City Officers The appointive officers of the city shall be the city manager, deputy city manager, the city clerk/treasurer, the city attorney, the police chief, the fire chief, the city assessor, or such other appointive offices as the council may create from time to time in accordance with law. All appointive administrative officers of the city, with the exception of the city attorney and city manager, shall be appointed by the city manager, by and with the advice and approval of the council. Section 2. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by the City Charter. Moved by Rocha, with support by McLean, that Ordinance No. 634 be adopted as read. YEAS: Barlow, Bergeron, Brehm, Devroy, McLean, Resseguie. Rocha, Stenzelbarton and Tossava NAYS: None ABSENT; None Adoption Date; December 8,2025 Effective Date: December 19.2025 First Reading; November 24,2025 Second Reading: December 8,2025 CITY OF HASTINGS By: Linda Perin City Clerk CERTIFICATE The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings. Michigan, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings, at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 8,2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and remained throughout, an.d that the original of said Ordinance is on file in the records of the City of Hastings. I further certify that the meeting was conducted, and public notice was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and that minutes were kept and will be or have been made available thereby. CITY OF HASTINGS Dated: 12/09/2025 1577753 {11-20)(12-11) 1 By: Linda Perin City Clerk 4 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Nolan R. Hudson and Joan K. Hudson Trust. Date of birth: Nolan R. Hudson - 06/02/1937. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Nolan R. Hudson, surviving Trustee, died November 18, 2025 leaving the above Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Katherine Reichley, Trustee, within 4 months er the date of publication of this notice. a(te 1 « I 'Hl .-<f t ( 4 4 t t c w A* a * .» * r •I «> , 1 1 1 >. M5 4^ * « ■H • tc . ■’I ’.I* >1 X V. u, X * s K * ' Ai ■ x. ■ J "S X. J I I xL^j ■X y i M i X H '’i A 1. » X ’i h» Mfa, s T. K> ‘V J > • I k J 1 .1 J I V « p» k. II 1 c > I ' •M M, l-l T3 t I 1 I -.f "V V I I » » ".I., I *•» •ii X S' «*. T<-; . 1 V b- Katherine Reichley c/o Rhoades McKee 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 , » r b trt*. r* X ■ ; f. r 3 ft X ■' 3.’. . I I V a .q.-'n K Rhoades McKee PC Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 607 North Broadway, Suite A Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 ,“n nl -ill fj i 1 i ■'’■ V . *’v. ». ■ . Date: December 8, 2025 fc. 't» T’ '^1, ■ 1 ’J I .1 X ? c- .... xt , •wu I Izi * s I t' 4 % t J' **l *1* .W>« A , i < ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ r‘•*T, V '■" I < 1 A f t e ' I A »• * *. ■A i^MT'r 5^ a too >>1 1 X. �4 B ♦ ♦ ♦ I I I* IS- I Brett Bremer Sports Edtor < ^iew * u : r I — < I I ' • x*. > I 4 i Bad J E2 « fl 1 >/W^ rrt W 1 ,1 0 i*A X ftdj * •■ chetr way to a district finals a 9. r r w SI; 'VE*^ l.noMtl < 1 J % t If z *1 * b 4 7^ ^7 A I * Vl 4 If A.. g---^ <3 t "> < ♦ 1 A'.<' . A, ♦ •1, V. • n ’-■w .h * % e > 4. ? S I ♦ w •H t t« I 1 r ,1 * i ’ t away at the advantage. Maneson had 16 points going six- .4i, § I ^’1 ■ .'.'’''’ts ,t rJ *•1. IK.-"’*' Brett Bremer Sports Editor u « »^•■2 * • ’ '■'y * A young Forest Hills Eastern team was nol prepared for what theThornapple Kel­ logg varsity girls' basketball team had to throw at it in the season opener Tuesday in Middleville. The Trojans took a 62-35 win over the visiting Hawks. ThcTK defense threw somuch pressure at the Hawks that even TK head coach Brandi James thought her girls w ere going a little too hard. But that wxs really her only complaint. f •atvA.,., "U u. 11 s • *♦ 1 'V* *1-. .* ‘ t I ? <4 « >■ '• ■-•‘Mjlli *. 4 I •• -•‘JT 1 J •i .e J1 /r afit f • f J i '♦riT • Tite I• ’ i ritui r • • I ........... «»* k- ■rx * as;t ■J-.-* 1 M * ► xir w»l iT t V'f at £ J...- • 1 . *- 4 < CP F i I . - wW , I 1 « % <» I '.u 4^ 1 IT 1 I - 1 1 { iJ « r i I f 1 I * 1 J 4V V I X < 1 •V t i. t/ The Panthers’ Gabe Snxx:zynski (12) scoops trie ball under the outstretched arm of Black River sophomore Bryan Steenwyk (30) during their SAC Central match­ up Friday at Delton Kellogg High School­ J Delton Kellogg's Jarno Wiebenga (23) leans toward the hoop between Black River's Melvin Thomas (24) and Elijah Wykes (5) during the first half in Delton . * Photos by Perry Hardin of-six at the ftee throw line. U iebenga fourth quarter, and five o\erall for the night, and led the Bees with 17 points. Ty Adams added II points and Sam Fenech nine in the loss. and Keegan Hill added six. Ethan Stine hit three 3-poiniers in the chipped in 11 points. Howland had seven few early fouls from that eagerness on defense. The Trojans look advantage oflheir ath­ leticism both defensively and offensively. They created turnovers and found play ers for open lay-ups ahead in transition. They got the ball to junior Reece Ritsema and senior McKenna Hoebeke in the paint There were flashes of brilliance from freshman guard Kathleen Kaboos. Junior point guard Addy Henry handled that spot well enough against the Hawks to give sophomore Taylor Lloyd the opportunity to be the scorer she can be. Lloyd led all scorers with 18 points. Ritsema finished with 14 points. Kaboos closed the bailgame with nine points and junior Ellie Harmon had eight. Ritsema was her usual dominant self on the glass, and sophomore guard Amya Gater had a great game rebounding the basketball for TK too as well as being a terror at the top of the Trojan press. TK went on a 17-0 run after the teams traded buckets to start, and the Trojans led 17-4 after one quarter. The lead was double figures for the rest of the night. TK led 32-18 at the half. Forest Hills Eastern has a roster wiihoiii a senior, five juniors, three sophomores and three freshmen. Junior Racna Scullv led the Hawks with ten points. Freshman Maddie Brown had seven and sophomore Kylie Konwinski A •as-J. y< ■«r f .1 Jfl « * Al I K sWff: * 6 ’ i** 5. « T ■* mgv) ip’* 1 • V 9^ r Thornapple Kellogg sophornore guard Taylor Lloyd (top) works to wrangle the basketball as Forest Hills Eastern sophomore guard Kaylee Konwinski goes down ' near mid-court during the first half Tuesday tn Middleville Photo by Brett Bremer finished with six points. Thornapple Kellogg is slated to visit Forest Hills Central tonight Dec. 11. The GK Gold Conference season starts for the Trojans Dec, 16 at home against Wyoming. The Wolves took two from TK I last season as both teams were battling for spots in the middle of llie conference standings. It's a match-up the frojans are really looking forward to being suc­ cessful in. \ !•»/***’ # > 1 t f/”.' J A< Fverybcxh' played a decent amount which shows the depth of our bench. We didn't have a lag when we went to our bench depth. They were staying right with die starters 1 think." James said. “! would love to have a better full-court man. I wasn'thappy with how messy that looked. We just have some cleaning up to do. “They're a very solid team and they are hungry to play a full-court man. With our depth I want to give that to them ... we need to emphasize getting the steal off the pass rather than off the dribble. We’re hungry to pick a pocket when we need to just make her pick up her dribble and then get the pass for the steal. That is just lessons to be learned. Film will help teach them that." For the most part, the TK did every thing it wants to do this season other than a i * 4, Trojans win handily over Hawks in girls’ hoops opener *W: 1^' • 5 * l< 4 ’’ r>, JR®' I’SB .1 Sk .1 F 1 » u 11^* I **1 ’IfL.’ Iw * ”*kl ’4 * •tt *A. a’ rance Delton Kellogg led from the start Friday running out to a 32-10 lead in the first haif. Guard Grady Matteson drilled seven 3-pointers and led all scorers with 31 points for Delton Kellogg Jarno Wiebenga had 12 points and Tyler Howland six for the Panthers. Delton Kellogg is now 2-1 overall this season. The Panthers will continue the SAC Central season at home against Gobles Friday, Dec. 12. The Panthers got win number two on the season Tuesday toppling Bridgman 4H-44 at Delton Kellogg High School. It was a quick start for Delton Kellogg again as it led 16*6 after one quarter and 29-17 al the half. It was still a ten-point Delton Kellogg lead with a minute and a half to play before Bridgman really started to chip > JI 1 A '2 ayes' ago. ▼ rr 13 ( The Delton Kellogg v-arshy boys'baskctfoall team started the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division season with a 57-32 win over the v isiting Rats Friday. The Pandiers and Rats have split their conference scries in each of the past two seasons, and (he Delton Kellogg boy s knocked off the Black River boys on UA 7^ to ’T - Thursday, December 11, 2025 :t9 DK boys go up big early in back-to-back victories I R VIEW ( gy od WO s. T-e-Z^SPNGSB WWW HastingsBanner.com A □9 T’,'>- .■ r J t ■"X -»«?« * •* ■ JIV* k p flH T * >-• » • .« t I 1^50* I fl t * > • r, . fl *• *(' / ^4 > ■3F r « / i I 3«^*- I K I I 5*^ I .i 1’1 9 * r' > .A « ' ' I ,1 r « H.' <4* » '.nd >I t If « J' r » r*-.. * s -4 t 1 1 1 i ttf i p f ICS k ::3' p ” Iw ..d .r' ftJ J’’ 4 4» > f » 4** I <r J. * 1 •* t 'I .4 ' 1 r . 'k * ' * .a ,t'.' Jl / ,1 :e fl f 4 7. > H r 1^ r t ) t f '4 .M ^9 K » r’ I* J <1 I 1 . <•’ fc «' ’■■jtl*"' ? s W' •» i * ' « * —'4' of the floor, but by that lime Plainwell had capitalized on our mistakes." Plainwell look a 58-29 win over the Hastings varsity girls’ basket­ ball team in the season opener at Hastings High Schoo! Tuesday. The Trojans raced out to a 15-0 lead and held the advantage about there throughout the evening. It roles," Wilson said. “It look us a quarter to gel comfortable with w hat wc w ere doing on both sides t .♦’I i▼ "'JI :, 4» 9 ;( home date with Hopkins. The girls will I I ( KNOW SOMETHING INTERESTING? We’d love to heor about iti I Email mmacleod@mlhomepaper.com T>€^v.i’^jGSBAieH» The Saxons start the Interstate-8 Ath­ letic Conference season next week with ballgames at Harper Creek Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Parma Western Thursday, Dec. 18. take on the Vikings in game one of a STATE dF MICHIGAN doubicheader with the boys. JUDICIAL DISTRICT It's a long season and we arc looking STH JUDICIAL CiRCUfT forward to the growth we are going to BARRY COUNTY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/ see," Wilson said. POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-416-CH SIaTE of MICHIGAN I Court telephone no,: 269-945-1404 BARRY COUNTY Plaintiff 's name NOTICE TO CREDITORS Jody Pietenpof Jennings Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30284-0E Plaintiff's Attorney Steven G. Storrs (P80557) Court address: 206 West Court Street. Hastings, 202 S Broadway Ml 49058 Court tetepriooe no. 269-945-1390 1 Hastings. Ml 49056 1 Estate o( Laura EHen Smrth. Date ol birth: Sept.j 15.1949. Court Address: 206 W. Court St, Suite 202, Hastings, Mt 49058 PROBATE COURT I 26-945-2242 V Defendant Thomas A. Hop Address Unknown IT IS ORDERED: Laura Ellen Smith, died November 18.2025 Credrtora o( the decedent are notified that aH 1. You are being sued in this court by the plaintiff dons against the estate will be fexever barred to Quiet Title- You must file your answer or take untess presented to Korbin C Otto, personal other action permitted by law in this court at Ihe reprasantabw. or to both the probate court at 206j West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 and thej personal representative within 4 months after the- date ol (xtobcation of ttiis notice. exjun address above on or before December 11, 2025. If you (ail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three Eric E. Brandl (P52007) conseojtive weeks, and proof of puWicalion shall PO Box 141635 be filed in this court. Grand Rapids. Ml 49514-1635 I *• $/ 616-784-3443 the courthouse, for three continuous weeks, and KorbmC.Otio shall file proof of posting in this court. 1545 Summer Ridge Dr. Nov. 19.2025 Judge Vickie L. AJspaugh P12572 616-309-7781 ence Central Division ballgames of the season. » I » V t ^•3 f/ c ♦ 3. Plaintiff shall post a copy of this order in r 1 k ttie complaint fied in this case. Date: December 3,2025 Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 are the first two Southwestern Athletic Confer- !# « V It I I things to work on for Friday night’s NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, everyone can feel success is a good thing for us early in the season. I’m expecting w e continue to build on this game and grow throughout the season with some tough malch-upscomingup.” The DK girls have a lough one at home against a 2-0 Gobles team Friday, in game one of a doubleheader with the boys. The Panthers head to Saugatuck next Friday, Dec. 19. Those He added that the squad isolated some TO ALL CREOnORS r It •» Brett Bremer Sports Editor was 30-15 at the half. Hastings had the lead down to 12 at one point in the third quarter, bul Saxon head coach Ben Wilson said the Plainwell girls responded with a few big baskets and made free throws to stretch the lead back out. “It was our first game, several kids playing new spots, and new steals each. "We came out and played well fixim the start" Dillon Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibrid^e said. “We were late on closeouts and that cost us w ith Bloomingdale scoring 18 of their 23 points from 3-poinl shots. “It w^ a good first game for us with eight di ftercnt playen scoring, with five ofthose players playing in their first varsity game cv er. We have a few upperclassmen w ith experience and a kx of y (xmger play ers, so having a game where : ♦’Si’ r J Addie Stampfler w^ ready' for the season. The Delton Kellogg senior guard pixtred in 32 points as ihe Delton Kclk^ varsity girls' httskethall team saxed a 55-23 win at Bloomingdale Tuesday to start the 2025-26 campign. Siampfier's 32 points is llic second highest [xiini total in the history ofDK girls' basketball, matching a Lexi Parsons bailgame in 2019 and surpassed only b> a 40-poinl night from Mclinda Bromley in 1984. Slampfier had 17 points in the first quarter as DK shot out to a 24-6 lead. >I z 4 I C lara Sanchez added sir points for the PanlhcTi and Jalin Lyons and Izzie Wendland ■ led an txiistanding defensive effort with six .42X« ;r I •< -fi I ‘ M ' 1 Brett Bremer Sports Editor n I •*«« 1 *•, ‘7’' 1 ffj ' • jrtri ii> Plainwell scores first 15 points in non-conference win over Hastings girls Stampfler has one of Panthers'top scoring nights ever bl opening win % �fl I . > 14 1 Thursday, December 11,2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW 7**^ Group 1 J J / It d. 1 ft .:i; f www.HastingsBanner.com I ■ r:i -v . •* i AGRICULTURE Today u.-..aa- 5* Xi r* I ■i: L .* fl V-' A *4 K ■ ft t 'c P, , t‘5 —.iy< *4 ’*•' ' •> < .u if wmps BROUGHT TO YOU BY: g A , ‘*JW a •, k. - ■ s A » .r *I I» K EompMCNT Co. I /I -i 4^ « xSi^ -« JI s-’- Michigan wheat growers break per-acre yieid record S I /* Barns across county display area’s rich farming history MX * r 1 1 > ■« n I I j E CT- M ft- yw I f "I . •J'! Y •«> i h. ••» • t £ >■<»>* •*z_ L / I ♦ e. 4* « 5 ' 1^.. r* I M ' -fc- ♦ 9 - , • • * ’ V* r-.. * * • .4 -*5 f 7 A A I '4 Mi, «h .r a. . ft * A •x** fi A •• I •> . Li > •t nt » eft '• •.I *« < it .r^ -i-*® • *1 A ft i JSNU ‘ * ► » a •"‘ft If r| f 1 I *I 7¥ •M1 J* '♦ s K * I 4 ft r ■ 1 » At 90 bushels per acre, Michigan's average wheat yield was much higher than the 2025 national average of 54.9 bushels per acre. Photo by the Michigan i. 1 I I I I ij w -1 SA I ts I. ft! i wft Wheat Program •I ♦ 'X VI >• 19 * ft . ft? r The Michigan Wheat Program is cel­ ebrating the state’s wheat growers who produced a record-setting bushel-per-acre statewide yield for the red and white soft winter wheat 2025 harvest. Figures released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service show that Michigan wheat farmers produced an average of 90 bushels per acre, the nation’s fourth-highest yield per acre among all types of wheat grown. Among states that grow winter wheat — which is Michigan’s strength — the Great Lakes State had the second-highest yields behind only Idaho. “This 90 bushel-per-acre-yield edges out our 2016 record of 89 bushels per acre,” said Jeffery Krohn, the Owendale farmer who chairs the nine-member Michigan Wheat Program Board of Directors and is a Huron County Farm Bureau member. Michigan’s average wheat yieid was in the mid-70 bushel per acre range for many years, according to Krohn, who said the board of the Michigan Wheat Program has been funding research to make a difference in yields across the state. “While weather is always a factor in farming, we believe that growers are picking up the new varieties from the MSU wheat breeding program and embracing the high-management techniques research supported by the Michigan Wheat Program, which has been investing for 14 years in projects to increase yield and decrease quality issues,” Krohn said. Michigan’s total wheat harvest in 2025 was 44.1 million bushels, with 70% of that being soft red winter wheat and 30% i; Ri il Passersby traveling throughout Barry County can find a historic farm at just about every corner. Many area residents have grown used to the backdrop of aging barns, often adorned with historical markers. This barn on Coats Grove Road denotes the historic farm of George Washington Coats, who helped settle Coats Grove in Woodland Township with his wife, Abby, and five children in 1876. Today, one of Coats’ great-great-great-great-grandchildren operates the farm. More information about the farm can be found at maplelawnfarm1876.com. ft •I b ”'V V iTi K It I • d, ♦I F* I AI I Ml i J I la F b. I 4 *A ->-1 y-e. tr I il i r '"’j ~:^‘U fr f3f li-' I 't f 'i ( •. * ? A wy I H I yz the Michigan Wheat Program. A commodity check-off, the Michigan Wheat Program is funded by nearly 8,000 farmers who grow wheat in 50 of Michigan’s 83 counties. For more infor­ mation about Michigan’s wheat industry and summaries of wheat research, visit miwheat.org. — Michigan Farm Bureau I I i /LL I J T I C V 9^ s \y f in ^t'Otisak ■ :4i * i F.B ► i Lajj y4 5 ,1 Ift * <1* il lU’ i . ♦*! 1'^ i JI r 9 l.d . :ih ' I . Photo by Molly Macleod soft white winter wheat. 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I < t t -. * ** � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/842/TheHastingsBanner_2025-12-18.pdf aa607d8748e18e446151dafe59d5a32f PDF Text Text 4 i •.r \C I .r. I I •3u .>-Gj INSIDE « .vd I iJ>fll TODAY'S EDITION 1 T DK TURNS TIDES AGAINST WATERVLIET 4t 1 ! ■» > b f v wf 17^ 0 r A* I CHARLTON PARK AWARDED $150K FOR IMPROVEMENTS PAGE 2 PAGE 5 PAGE 13 ar AT .iM MICHIGAN COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME SnS UP SHOP IN NASHVILLE 4 4 I' j I X I r• J X 1 iV r K 4 * •» 5. THE HASTINGS i C/* J I p I s* E •; < VOL. 171, NO. 51 •JiSsS i9. I I i > I t f i t S f -I I BANNER < r Hastings Public Library 227 E State Street Hastlngs^^o-^g9^ I I I .1 1 THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 Group JI II Thursday, December 18, 2025 wvvw.HastingsBanner.com ( Village council selects two for second interviews c Iiov»o9 eg Staff Writer MMnflnsQ ( smiwtiB And then there were only two. Members of the Lake Odessa Village Council voted unanimously, 7-0, to bring back two candidates for the open full-time manager’s position for a second round of interviews at their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 15. Council members hosted a first round of interviews during special meetings Dec. 8-9 to discuss the position with five of the 11 applicants seeking to be the village’s next man­ ager. The field was whittled down with Monday’s vote to schedule a second round of interviews on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m. The motion also included oMf bn/ lodraat/ 3 a^tilkV nd 01 I I OOCFJ 4 3 a “fallback” date of Thursday, Jan. 8. The candidates will also meet individually with village department heads, with council members request­ ing the department heads to also sit in on interviews in the evening at the Page Memorial Building. The two finalists will be familiar, as they include former village council member Patricia Caudill and Mark Borden, the current manager for the Village of Edmore, who previously interviewed for the position during one of the council’s previous hiring searches in late 2024. Caudill is a long-time Lake Odessa resident and, besides serving on the village council, served on the Odessa Township Board of Trustees. She currently is employed on a contrac- Dennis Mansfield rb’ L TU33T TIO: I Ii I ’ I 11 I 1 I iiOfHKJ- ■ •i f i 4 i i ' I' B .^flssrn I I 1 I J 99)8017 <tiw abHert sejterta nebioS Ml - !*r .’ll 0^ Prtt toTOdmom lorto bne rt2L> s finet wsivn9*ni Tert leftP honucD ^ysIHV Baael i .1321 )8oq wits'iteinimbfi qo! aegfilliv erl)' ,G .osQ yshsstT enitean teioeqa B pni#; iiMnavJaXBriM .pnibMtsiTOmahAaefierft:, fanooi Mark Borden shakes hands with Trustee , ! Neena Rush and other members of the Lake Odessa Village Council after her interview for the village’s top administrative post during a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Page Memorial Building. Photos by Dennis oK ' blBdsf rM { J’* Mansfield 1 tual, part-time basis in the Office of Equity and Engagement for the City of Grand Rapids. She has held sever­ al roles for Grand Rapids in hunian resources and equity and engagement since 1993. Council Trustee Ben DeJong said, coming into Monday’s meeting, he had Caudill ranked as his No. 3 pick. “She has the knowledge of the village, which I appreciate,” DeJong said. “She interviewed really well.” DeJong added he also appreciated the quality of questions Caudill asked council members during her inter­ view. “I liked the dialogue,” he said. “I like it to go back and forth.” Caudill was the top choice for felSee INTERVIEWS on 2 V > f 1 f Commissioners offer additional financial support to BEDHDto mitigate Barry County fee increases liiawBlq bneO pninaieM }lf DK Marching Band plays in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade < I ■jWIi •*—* •l 4 •>» iJif. *.V ' 4 l1» 4 f I t k ( i :v '9^ ► Molly Macleod > Editor . I an underwater tomb to over 1,100 sol­ diers and Marines who lost their lives on that fateful day on Dec. 7, 1941. After some free time on Sunday morning, the band headed to Fort DeRussy to rehearse with the Pacific Marine Band and participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Opening Ceremony. The parade imme­ diately followed, a one-mile march Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to allocate up to $76,000 next year to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The additional fimds will help mitigate rising fees for Barry Coimty residents who utilize the health department’s services. “Really, what this process does is it allows us to limit the amount of fee increases our res­ idents are paying,” said Barry County Administrator Eric Zuzga during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. The contract between the county and BEDHD will allow for Barry County residents to not feel the full impact of rate hikes being put in place by BEDHD, which services both Barry County and Eaton County. Earlier this year, the BEDHD board voted to approve a total of 50% fee increases in 2026. Fees were increased by 20% on Oct. 1, and an additional 30% increase is slated to take effect on Jan. I, 2026. Barry County residents will not have to pay the additional 30% increase in fees next year, thanks to the contract between the county and BEDHD. Funds from the $76,000 alloca­ tion will be disseminated quarterly throughout 2026. BEDHD will pay the county back what it can as See PARADE on 4 See SUPPORT on 2 t f X ’ I r. *• '} » I" X 1 <« V % 44^. I’ bo ’Z'5, L t 4 t* • / J > .iS tk ' •• J IpnirtoifiMil®BWo3 rtgiH gpoll9>t noJIsQ erif to siedmf - ft ; ’S z 9 7 ' Ll. i .> 4 9 * A* * X • I i t »» 5 < 1 T. I 1. Rr I 1 1 t ■‘r'< * 'k I r,. r •< • 'A > 1 ?* 1 > A k i>>>-Mx Am Members of the Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band pose for a photo at Pearl Harbor. Photos by Jamie Brown * ri ♦ I • < 'I •r I L t J Ri'XiG I ■b T/ . ■V s^f 9 >«. w 11 j: ! • ’ V Bi Q. b I V f V . •♦ ■ 'II M.i i *«• ■« *1 Bi e.u .■ I I I I a J « 1a 1 B 11 » I I ♦^flrtftWichrawclmeiTi bnsa oniitoisM^n^l^ ni9 Delton Kellogg Marching Band members visited the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout on Oahu. 9 5 B.’ nafl^Q- 3rij io aiodmsl/ iraiiAida^fil Members of the Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band were able to escape the cold of Michigan’s December while honoring our nation’s veterans in Hawaii earlier this month. After a nearly 20-hour journey, the 61 students and chaperones with the Delton Kellogg Marching Band arrived in Honolulu late on Friday, Dec. 5. They were greeted by their local guide, along with feis and a pizza 513W hnfifi saWoTfiMtedog dgi 1 J n£.5iri3iM to bloa 3d}«|fi083 o) aS r nonfijt TO^hcmod lodmaai J ! iqo-watoafcak) 2' .J Tb tt'ipiins'air) i«I'‘<aNisratw aolMEgirBBw 'Jhnom euhisdifia iiswtH » / ni I .'{sn'iuoi Tuod-O /liS5r KisftA dJiv/ asncvxiEd; tbi bneR gnulauM noJlsQ H 3i YBbn'l n<j ajel ubionoH ni bavii ' liad; ^d bajsyig sigv/ ygriT.aa i J )t. bniKns f p Kxyiq b fans 8j3l dtnv gnehi party. After an early-morning break­ fast on Saturday and a ride on a dou­ ble-decker open-air bus, they arrived at Pearl Harbor. The group toured the USS Missouri, where the “Instrument of Surrender” was signed on Sept. 2, 1945, officially ending World War IL The group stuck around to perform at Forward Pier before taking a ferry ride to the USS Arizona Memorial, which serves as I *» ft .sK.- f « ^..4 4 • I 5 It 4 9 I 7 e 1 1 0 1 e 7 •1 1 > 4 * e ■ t t * a. a w J f f 1 s fir ■ ! L * *fis 4 ' I w PC Ml 5?vr5 f‘f'r I 5 ft f J WB X. 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Manners frequenting the Hfsionc Chartion Park boat (aurveh on Thornaople Lake could soon have a smoother nde. thanks tn pari to a $150 000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Passprirt gram awarded to Barry County this month Ptwio byMolty MmM t t f i j i Barry County awarded $1 SOK for Charlton Park boat ramp improvements Molly Macleod Editor Mariners frequenting the Historic Charlton F'ark boat launch on Thomapplc l^c could soon have a smoother ride, thanks in part to a $1SO/KXI Michigan Department of Natural Resources Passport grant awarded to Barry County this month. Barry' County was one of 15 com­ munities selected by the DNR to receive funds in this round of awards. In total, $1,920,10(1 was awarded to INTERVIEWS Continued from Page 1 low Trustee Martha Yoder, who said she liked the candidate's experience in human resources and self-pro claimed management style. She talked about being a collaborative manager. That’s what we want," Yoder said. “She’s been here so long she knows people." Trustee Bob Green added. “She really impressed me.” Mark Borden, a resident of Carson City, has served as manager in Edmore since 2023. According to Lake Odessa officials, he served as city administrator in Carson City from 2008-2014 and has also held executive and managerial roles in businesses and organizations pro­ viding municipal engineering and planning, medical billing and higher education. DeJong said that Borden might be the one candidate interviewed “that can walk in and do the job." The council member also appreciated that Borden mentioned he'd be willing to commit to serving as manager for up to seven years. “He was up front and committed to that," DeJong said. Tnistee Rov tg Halfmann added he liked Borden's “laid-back" person­ ality as a potential fit when working with other village department heads. And, like DeJong, he believes that Borden has the potential to serve as manager immediately. He can do everything/’ Halfrnann said. “That’s what he does now. He’s a jack of all trades." While Caudill might have been «e *4 Molly Macleod 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Ward Robert Goff, deceased. Dale of birth: 10/26/1941, TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. TFiomappk' Kellogg High Schoofs Future F armers of America chapter received a financial boon last week from a local group of women dedicated to supporting area nonproths The Women's Giving C ircic of Barry County is a group of community mem­ bers who arc interested in learning about and contributing U) local nonprofit organizations. Members meet quarterly and, together, vote on one organization to support. All members then write a personal check for S50 (or S30. if under age 30) to that nonprofit. In November, members of the circle gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings and voted to support TK's FTA program this quarter. WGC represen­ tatives handed over a check for S6,500 last week. With this quarter’s dona­ tion, the Women's Giving Circle has contributed S348.500 to Bany^ County nonprofit organizations since it began ( PROBATE COURT I BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS t Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30288-DE J A iliy 4;' Hastings. Ml 49058 mmacleod@mihorrtepaper.com 269-945-9554 DELIVERY QUESTIONS www.hastingsbanner.com circulation@hastingsbanner.com •* Group Rick Burrough, President Wes Smith, Group Publisher Molly Macleod, Editor CLASSIFIEDAOS classifiedads@hastingsbanner com i j •# T -.irfli n'^ ■ ( ■............................... I 1 4: s « i.f > w « 1 f >■ -rt u { *9 * *• hk- r < ! My. V 4* I IP. • t ' =^1? * ?• * * <♦ * 4 1 r ' A ■-'^ 9^ I4 I « I •»? fi |k * 4 *T I » ivV-- ^^1^41 > ** d ,, •• 3^. 4>w» f" s» 1’ tftlE* .* William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 PMR- (k^9« BARRY COUNTY *->,• ♦ < • 1.1 ] 1 eftSw iBJtoupsaW^ > J * 1 ’t»4 I’ > n. s f / r 4 * (AtM^ ^esr^s^Liffeiiij <4 b/' I r.*x ^.ZLSU itstegfssate t».!si® i'' $ c# •• 1 U»aa2?. *•> I 1 -®<B«1)» I'is fir -* Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, Dec. 16. to allocate up to $76,000 next year to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Rie photo by : : u I I f r It to J ♦. 4 * / «i» ••■I * f 1 1 Mwsnsi^W! ’ k./-' **^ '* I. » » A«*. « Molly Macleod ••J T BEDHD in the event additional funds ' were needed to help reduce the finan­ cial burden on county residents. The three of us (serving on the health department board). Bruce (Campbell), Catherine (Getty) and I felt strongly that Barry County resi­ dents shouldn't have to suffer for the fact that Eaton County is.in financial. problems. We felt that we had the ability to try to help our residents not have this big fee increase," said Commissioner Bob Teunessen. J «» Ty ’* 'V I UT « K 1 4« 1^ I * r .V **!> k u; yte *a ’J' u >. *•* ♦ • I K rS h - I IF tWi <1 •; i 1I I 616-942-6404 Vicki L. Anderson 304 E. Orchard St. I i 1 Delton, Ml 49046 616-550-5552 I I I d All advertising in The Hastings Banner is subject to the conditions in the applicable rate card or advertising contract, copies of which are available from the Ad Dept,, 1351 N M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9554). This newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Our ad takers have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an ad constitutes acceptance o1 the advertiser’s order. ,■ -^1 Mr ^Vt< <» ADVERTISING MANAGER: Chris Silverman csilverman@mihomepaper.com *c J./ ** I ■J * •9. 'iL « ^■Rl w I *v rid Id- -Jr * a. 1 X ••• «» 1* *> J I Meeting called to order 6:35 pm 7 board members present Approved agendas Discussed recycling program, city property transfer fund, trustee status. Approved 2026 budget, Review Board members, auditor, & 2025 budget changes Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received Motion to adjourn 7:49 pm Submitted, David J. Olson. Clerk Attested to by Jim Partridge. Supervisor DELtVERY PRIVILEGE OF RESPONSE Circulation Hours; ......... Mon.-Th. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m 269-945-9554 Home delivery; Persons who believe tfwy have been unfairly treated in this newspaper are always invited Io telephone, or Io make a written response. See the Opinion Page for contact information and our letters policy. Postmaster; Send address changes to: The Hastings Banner 1351 N M'43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 •11^ • _1_ V « < « -a’b •M* V-lev.. I13S w ^5 » J '■4. •k. ''’’k M- *v> b.!! M’il ? « % Mtfy I > V V. V 1 ■ »» A -•l X t' ku V It ’1.^ 1^. 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I claims against the estate will be forever barred' unless presented to Vicki L Anderson, personal* representative, or to both the probate court al 206j West Court Street, #302, Hastings, Mt 49058 and. the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice . ■ « ai» SYNOPSIS Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting December 9,2025 * -T. #302, f 1986. I I TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent,! 1 3a5if<^’ I Court telephone no.: 269-945-1390 Estate of Mark Fleser. Date of birth: June 12.: ie r f I ADVERTISING •“ Jr >A M y • «AITH 1 III /« * J ,)^!«!( Jiiflii® s:; k Ik* JF ♦ 4 < >1^ i ’ - A» EDITORIAL r 5 I THE HASTINGS BANNER 1351 NM-43 Hwy. K 4 11 Date; 12-8-2025 Sean Patrick Cox P51402 3351 Claystone St.. SE. Suite 101 Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 1 1 !<■ * ■c CONTACT US ■/ K. r I (USPS #71830) > I . •^ • •« I 269-370-4871 ’ AS STATE OF MICHIGAN personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 269-623-6525 ■si . *« ■<*» it recuperates revenue from permits. “If we don’t do anything, our resi­ dents will have an additional 30% fee increase. So what this does is allow us to take that share... we're estimating that's SI9.000 for the first quarter. We'll draw that down as permits are used, and if we don't use it, great. We'll use it for next quarter," Zuzga said. Zuzga thanked BEDHD Health Officer Rebekah Condon for her help . in formulating the contract and its funding mechanism. In April, BEDHD was hit with S850.000 in budget cuts from the federal level, forcing the depart­ ment to eliminate nine positions, in June, Eaton County commissioners voted iQ reduce their contribution to BEDHD by 25% — or S225.000. Bany County commissioners voted in October to match that reduction, causing BEDHD to lose an additional $130,000. However, Barry County commis­ sioners approved the 2026 budget with a contingency fund in place for representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the Lori Haan 15568 Rich Lane Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 , 4 Continued from Page 1 ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Lori Haan, personal 269-948-2900 Ff iif” * I K's FF A pro^am uas rcchartCTv<i in 2(122. Today it is run by TKHS agriculture, food and natural res<»urtcs teacher Alyssa Hamlin. Hamlin said TK boasled a robust FFA program until 1966. when it shut down for unkmiun reasons. After a few years of building up the dub. it currently mainuins 30 lo 40 active members. Indiv iduals must be members to vole at Women's Giving Circle meetings; interested women axe welcome and encouraged to join al any time. Contact Nancy Goodin at NanGoodinfu-aoLcom for a membership form and guidelines. 1 he Women's Giving Circle s next quarterly meeting will take plate on Wednesday. F eb. 4. at the Hastings Elks Lodge. Social hour begins at 5:30 p m.. followed by the meeting at 6 p.m. Organizers ask that current and pro­ spective members RSVP to Goodin. NanGoodinfa aol.com. Any questions abtTut the organization can be directed to Goodin as well. SUPPORT Creditors of the decedent are notified that 269-383-3434 Penny A. Goff 5241 Waldorf Road Delton, Ml 49046 .4j ]^i3 Estate of Elwood Rey Haan. Date of birth: 11/06/1947. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent, 229 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 340 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 . r Ml 49058 Court telephone no.; 259-945-1390 202 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 t 4 Decedent’s Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 2025-30297-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Date: 12/16/2025 Nathan E. Tagg P68994 1 *1'.' claims against the estate will be forever barred Date; 12-18-2025 Garry L. Walton P31199 <■ •,‘f Elwood Rey Haan, died 10/27/2025. representative, or to both the probate court al 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ac ? I Ward Robert Goff, died 05/04/2025. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all unless presented to Penny A. Goff, personal * • * 1112013. Editor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate CASE NO. and JUDGE 25-30278-DE William M. Doherty Court address: 206 West Court Street, Suite I Women’s Giving Circle benefits TK FFA program Yoder's lop choice, she said Borden was her runner-up. “He’d fit in with our staff," she said. “Fie could definitely do the job." Other candidates interviewed during the two special meetings Dec. 8-9 included; • Paul Back - Manager in Forsyth Township in the Upper Peninsula since April 2025. • Conner DeYoung - Program manager with the State of Michigan since 2017 and previously served the state as services specialist from 2013 to 2017, as well as a public safety officer with the Grand Haven. Department of Public Safety from 2016 to 2020. • Susan Montenegro - Most recent­ ly served as assistant city manager in Chelsea from 2024 to 2025. Interim Manager Gregg Guetschow said, while three of the five candi­ dates were not selected to advance to the second round of interviews, they could still be considered for the position in the future. “I don't let anyone off the hook," Guetschow said. “ThevTe certainly not eliminated, not out of the run­ ning." Lake Odessa has been without a full-time manager since December 2023 and has struggled to fill the position since that time. Council members previously have conduct­ ed three hiring searches, without achieving a successful hire. During the most recent search this summer, three different final­ ists - including two current village employees - withdrew their names from consideration after receiving job offers from the village. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 3 ***''4*’ See RAMP on 4 PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY 9* n Michigan public recreation projects this month. Selected projects were scored and selected from a field of 57 grant applications seeking a loUl of $7.2 million in funding. With the announcement of this year's rccipienls, the Recreation Passport grant program has awarded a total of $22.3 million slatcwide. Though the grant helps inch the boat ramp project al Charlton Park closer STATE OF MICHIGAN Members of the Women's Giving Circle of Barry C-jnty galf ^red al Thornapple Kellogg High School on FricSay, Dec 12 » hand over a check for $6,500 to TK's FFA advisor. Alyssa Hamisn P ctured are (from left) Nancy Goodin, Lyn Briel Debby McKeown. Han n, r. _ r ---i r4<vr« Debbie lu*' Finkbeiner and Carla Wils, J !;■-:! nwla by MoHf MmM A ’>? >< ■*V x % * % V X. ■X is, •»X V ‘A > < '■»t- /•, I ► 2t. �1 * 'St •4 I 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW ^ wvvw.HastingsBanner.com Thursday, December 18, 2025 Group 3 V I 1 nMii ill V AG releases report of alleged abuse within GR Diocese 0 J- 10^.11 W fl Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday, Dec. 15, announced the release of a report concerning alle­ gations of sexual abuse and other sexual misconduct that took place in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, including alleged inci­ dents by priests serving churches in Lake Odessa and Caledonia. The report was released to acknowl­ edge the reports of abuse from victims and to report the department’s findings. According to an announcement re­ leased Monday by the attorney general’s office, the document reportedly is a compilation of excerpts from the infor­ mation obtained from tip lines, victim interviews, police investigations, opensource media, paper documents seized from the Diocese of Grand Rapids, and the electronic documents found on the diocesan computers, as well as reports of allegations disclosed by the diocese. The list of priests for which there were allegations of sexual misconduct against either children or adults since January 1950 for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, which dates back to 1882, was derived from information gleaned from a search warrant that was executed against the Diocese of Grand Rapids in October 2018, as well as from a tipline operated by the attorney general’s office since 2018. There are 51 entries on this list, and of these 51 priests, 38 were ordained or incardinated by the Diocese of Grand Rapids. “Accountability does not end with criminal prosecution,” Nessel said. “Accountability includes transparency, acknowledgement and a commitment to believing in and supporting victims. No matter how much time has passed, survivors deserve to be heard, and by releasing these reports, we hope to honor the courage of victims and ensure their experiences are no longer hidden.” The report contains detailed descrip­ tions of allegations of sexual abuse and other sexual misconduct, including grooming and misuse ofauthority against minors and adults. The possible criminal prosecution of many of these allegations is barred by the statute of limitations, or ' because the accused priest is deceased, or for other allegations because the conduct did not violate Michigan law or the person who alleged the sexual abuse did not wish to pursue criminal charges. In October 2018, more than 40 Mich­ igan State Police troopers, five officers from different law enforcement agencies and 15 special agents from the Depart­ ment of Attorney General reportedly executed search warrants at Michigan’s seven dioceses; As a result, law enforcement officials seized 220 boxes of paper WgtiioiM ■ ■ I k XJ , ‘ A. ki nods’; ( 1 I i ' : ‘Hi "" I I i » ? I s I <s / I I I iiB T I ^- ?iu S" I b •’X- 2 i r’isxXb * ;is. ■8 ) ’T I I hlr ’e, 4 I I # •1 < ? rP- 4k L. 1 rI »b m ti _ ♦ ’W/-IV. I I •TG *V « f , I b I X > r.; ■ -Ui I 9* X r /!• I •h •iTt I « t I ■ . -'ri h <> -a» U ^4- I I I ) r . □“u be*. 'T I I ■'-i 1 I •k * *r, rj X I -u. ■ ■ t J ♦ A... .rbj 1 ‘) * —* . /.n 8 <1 I I 1 > t f > Tm / .i ► p J » I I I..' b' I • I. ft '“JKCx.Z* J - 'll LHJ. > J , I I I ' ’1'., • > it J « “*T ' ri 1 s ■'H n. A,. < ri *. ar . y.-. I I? f *' i ♦ •;* r 1 I J * - s r k nnw*- % ** J r*. J f >• w 4 s I Ml if : I I ■•H—• % 1 b > r ! 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It’s part ofher lecture series: “Grit, Grace, and Grandeur: The making ofa Denver diva Gladys Hagee Mathew.” Mathew, who Murphy describes as a distant aunL was bom prematurely in 1896 in the outskirts of Denver. “Her father used parts from the bread warmer on the wood stove to create a make­ shift incubator to save her life,” Murphy said. “And she went on to sing with a Who’s Who ofthe 20s through 40s music. She had an international opera career, as well.” Mathew married Steere de Montfort Mathew, a member of the British Gentry. The two inherited the Mathew family es­ tate in England before moving the family treasures back to their home in New York, where Mathew died in 1981. After Mathew and her husband’s deaths, the contents oftheir Manhattan brownstone were left to Murphy’s parents in Hillsdale. Murphy said she remembers going with her father to Manhattan for two weeks, packing up her aunt’s estate. “My brother would take us to play in Cen­ tral Park, and we brought these things home, where my mother spent the rest ofher life preserving this collection,” Murphy said. Murphy said that while she may not have fully appreciated it as a kid, she now values her opportunity to grow up amongst history. “We would hold court in 500-year-oId Tudor chairs, we would fence with antique foils. Onetime we got Steere’s grandfather’s cavalry sword out and we were like knight­ ing each other. And my mom comes running documents and more than 3.5 million digital documents. “This report is only possible through the victims who came forward and the dedicated work ofthe Michigan State Po­ lice and members of my office as part of the Clergy Abuse Investigation,” Nessel added. “I am incredibly grateful for their commitment on these difficult cases.” As a result of the investigation, the state attorney general’s office reported­ ly issued criminal charges in 11 cases throughout the entire state and secured convictions in nine cases, delivering jus­ tice for 38 survivors. None of the cases were related to priests ministering in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. While they did not result in any form of prosecution, the 335-page report in­ cludes allegations against at least three priests who served in Lake Odessa and Caledonia. According to the report, Father Louis Baudone faced “substantiated allega­ tions” from the Diocese of Grand Rapids and bishop accountability site. I I (•* * *1 I 4> I It J Nashville council praises DPW for keeping streets clear t <1 ■ 4 r- I A W. I nr '■ iU’« ;l" I 1 f I I 1 f 'I ’ V r J. • Leila Wood 4 I ;vv I $s; 5 > I ' no< The Nashville Department of Public Works has been working hard to keep the village’s streets plowed this winter. . . huu Members of the Village Council praised the DPW workers and thanked them for their dedication in a council meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11. “The \^Ilage ofNashville is plowed out and ready to go for people to go to work before 5:30 in the morning, and there’s communities in this state that don’t even start clearing their streets... until 10 a.m. 8.,: (or) 9:30,’* said Village President Mike / Kenyon. ? He said the village is very fortunate HI to have a crew of “maniacs” who get up f r and get the streets cleared that early in -nrTmsBBi It; the morning. . “You turn them loose, and this town is done quickly, and they do it safely,” he said. u The DPW recently got a new snow i! plow, and DPW Director Josh Pierce said, “It’s working great.” X. 4i 4 x U-J I ' I '/ f *«e? > I I A • *} hi4'‘ .Lxir- r I s * * f' J J,'*) L’ -1 I ' >3 2^' •iz ‘t' I I . TSisr t I I i’’ ' X . • I I jdTi 1 ri t r (r j: I I r I I ) t I t 1 B* iJ J < » t ,r f ' I i I I I I X* f 1.1' '''(>■' J .4 .J: ( J. k J I I I 1 b I « •r 1' « R b 8 J I v«* "•» I I i! I t I. The Nashville Department of Public Works has been working hard to keep the village’s streets cleared. Photo by Leila Wood t I - it s< I ? J jr A t ■ • t / c» f' f J r b"i' I 1 ' f I r I 1 4 t »» I I I I t * i Kenyon also had a message for village residents. “We all see, after these guys do plow, there’s at least one vehicle on any street that hasn’t been moved, and sometimes they never move it... People just need to remember — get your cars off the street in the wintertime, if at all possible.” f ! R-r I 4k- J « J i I 1 ^rea churches hosting Christmas events ) Molly Macleod ) ’ T <3 ri Editor > I 1 I I/;! J 'A S3;Z^; l/' I z -- Area churches are preparing for the holiday season with several Christmas events planned. In Hastings, the Hastings Baptist Church is hosting a fi'ee community Christmas dinner on Monday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend the dinner, nor is there a need to RSVP, “We want to serve our wonderful community that we are so blessed to be 1 u ‘ t I * I « J I I.** ' .an ‘ -*>1 X 4 « I / J : I » I I I I I I J Ji II J I r '« •/ « I 4 .5' The making of a Denver diva « I ( I, .*• • •• I f 9 . tv I I * r :z J • • 0 ■ •h • sT W ♦ 7 • A . I, r. 1 I '•1 /i t apart of,” said organizer Brenda Putman. Anyone with questions about Mon­ day’s dinner can contact Putman at 989450-2285. Hastings Baptist Church is located at 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Near the southern end of the county, Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling is hosting its annual Christmas Eve ser­ vice at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. The service is open to all. Pleasantview Family Church is located at 2601 Lacey Road in Dowling. A>x 9 ^.1 * I • I * f 4 •A* s '4 e rr A 1 t Local educator Maggie Murphy is telling the story of her distant aunt, Gladys Hagee Mathew, in a new lecture series in 2026. Courtesy photo I . « ouL ‘Stop! It’s got a sharp edge! You’re going to behead each other! Murphy laughed. Muiphy will be telling the story ofher aunt, along with the stories told by some ofher artifacts, in a lecture series stretch­ ing near and far early next year, in 2026. “What I loveaboutthe story is there’s something for everyone. There’s a bit of Civil War history there — Gladys’s father served under General Sherman. And it’s a tale of survival in the Amer­ ican West, with her barely making it It’s a love stoiy, with a descendant of the British gentry. It is about life in Roaring 20s New York City - a diva’s international opera career -and The report states that Baudone, who was ordained in 1959, faced two allega­ tions of abuse in 1981 while serving in Muskegon Heights. The report states that Baudone was also confi-onted by the parents of an unnamed victim for alleged sexual abuse in 2002 while serving in Lake Odessa. And it details a 2008 complaint against the priest for an alleged incident in 1978 at St. Edward’s Church in Lake Odessa. Baudone was reportedly removed from /S t 1r 1 i 1 a collection of British and American history,” she said. Murphy said she hopes her lectures help inspire others to take a closer look at their own family histories. She only recently began looking at Mathew’s history in 2022. Next month, locals can catch Mur­ phy’s lecture series on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m, at the Gilmore Car Museum. She will have a collection of artifacts on display, including a daguerreotype ofMathew’s father, historic documents and photos. More lecture dates and information can be found at Murphy’s website, caimhillfarms.net. faculties in 2002 before passing away in May 2024. The report names two other priests, F ather David Eugene LeB lane and Father Dennis Alan Wagner, who had served at the Holy Family Parish in Caledonia. LeBIanc, who died in August 2019, was ordained in 1961 by later removed from faculties in January 2007. According to the report, Wagner was “laicized” in April 2004 after being reSee ABUSE on 5 Financial! FOCUS® **> Provided by die Barry County offices of Edward Jones Kevin Beck, CFP®AAMS® Financial Advisor Member SIPC Madison Cove Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 AI in personal finance: The promise and the limits Your smartphone buzzes with an alert: Your budgeting app has spotted an unusual spending pattern and suggests transferring $50 from . your savings account to your check­ ing account. Later that day, a robo-advisor automatically rebalances your investment portfolio. 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State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4702 J 4 Grit, Grace, and Grandeur: ’ r —R f i �■■ 1 4 Thursdoy, December 18, 2025 *f I / * 1 ft , iF banner I WWW II ■J r I J HasHngsBanner com i I1 J i r 6k ■fl J, 5* ‘ . 0 < f' •i .W ' ’’ I • —Ri1 I 4 I > ■ Ni r .4BN ■ I Ilie I i I s V J* Jf- ? * After their performance at Forward Pier, Delton Kellogg band members stand tn front of the USS Arizona Merrwnal I 9 I f / J I ' * V . ■'ll® . I lb •< J siZ’, t- I % .r k. « S^-\ < fl ;s'F I »':♦> r te .ii Wk I 1. **1 • '■ ir^ 4 14'i I J t i-Wi ’’.*5 I f ... r s k I st I* L ' ■iDi 'Jit A •« \A «• , 1 - 4 ■i 1 4 1 i I After a long, hot day marching in the Pearl Harbor Parade on Sunday, Dec. 7, Delton Kellogg Marching Band members still have smiles on their faces. . ■ ■r ‘5/1^ * J iiJ* ‘if f. 3 4 t I PARADE Continued from Page 1 down Kalakaua Ave. through the heart of Waikiki to the USS Missouri. Bi The heat was brutal, but the kids soldiered through," said Delton Kellogg band parent Jamie Brown. Folks can still watch a recording of the parade featuring the DK band at pearlharborparade.com. With the work out of the way on Sunday, band students and parents spent the rest of the trip enjoying the sights and sounds of Hawaii. The group visited Kualoa Nature Preserve and the Secret Island, the North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center and the Dole plantation. After some more free lime The names of the over 1,100 soldiers and Marines entombed at the USS Arizona Memorial in Hawaii. I ’ 4bFt=- / i* -3 i' '■ '■i\ 'H >;■' J Wednesday morning, Dec. lO, the group wrapped up its adventure, tak­ ing a red-eye flight back to Chicago. Band parents said “mahalo," or “thank you," to DK band director Sarah Knight, Patti LaJoye from 1 t Thomappie Travel, guide Mary Harrison and local guide Mose for making the trip a success. Janne Brown contributed to this report. * elif-'r I r ! * i r •: >** .h*'* 1 41* I .1 1 .* 1 r \ • 1 I I I » ( 3 t 11 F« . W4 € I / fl w J b •• I >1.-' r I »♦ 1 w « NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in BARRY County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE INFORMATION: Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mathew Hallifax and Shawnda Robinson, joint tenancy with full rights of survivorship, whose address is 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058, as original Mortgagors, Io Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Fnancial Corporation, being a mortgage dated -May 28, 2021, and recorded on June 1, 2021 with Document Number 2021-007090, Barry County Records, State of Michigan and then assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. as assignee as documented by an assignment dated March 29, 2024 and recorded on March 29, 2024 and given document number 2024-002088 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the dale hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHT AND 57/100 DOLLARS ($237,508,57). Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, Slate of Michigan, and are described as: UNIT 19. OF SUMMERWYN ESTATES EAST CONDOMINIUMS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS. CREEKWOOD SITE CONDOMINIUMS. ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 1024069 AND AMENDMENTS. RECORDED IN 2016010383 AND RE-RECORDED IN 2017-005529, AS AMENDED, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED AS BARRY COUNTY CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION PLAN NO. 13, TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS IN THE GENERAL COMMON ELEMENTS AND THE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE MASTER DEED AND AS DESCRIBED IN ACT 59 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 1978, AS AMENDED. Street Address: 1249 Boncher Boulevard, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA § 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCLA § 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ATTENTION HOMEOWNER: IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY. IFYOUR PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY HAS CONCLUDED LESS THAN 90 DAYSAGO. OR IF YOU HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE AT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER STATED IN THIS NOTICE. Dated: November 27, 2025 For more information, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing: Robert A. Blumberg (P87490), Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates. LLC, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 3650 Chicago, Illinois, 60602. Telephone: (312) 541-9710 File No.: Ml 25 6821 (11-27)(12-18) Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sate. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagorfs): Helen Grace Caldwell, an unmarried person, Roque Corpuz and Nora Corpuz, a married couple, all as joint tenants with rights of survivorship Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Date of Mortgage: August 19, 2023 Date of Mortgage Recording: August 29, 2023 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $186,791.03 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and described as:i PARCEL 1: LOT 14 OF SHADY SHORES,' ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLATI THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 29, BEING A PART OF THE WEST 1Z2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. PARCEL 2: LOT NO. 13 OF SHADY SHORES, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN LIBER 3, OF PLATS, ON PAGE 29, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BEING A PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. Common street address (if any): 12125 Winans Rd, Dowling, Ml 49050-8818 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner; If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; November 27, 2025 Trott Law, PC. 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 1578197 (11-27)(12-18) RAMP Continued from Page 2 to the finish line, there is still fundrais­ ing left to be done. “Like all projects that Barr> County Parks works on, we are constantly look­ ing for partners, and this one is no dif­ ferent. The Passport grant will assist us in getting closer tb seeing this project become a reality, but there is Still work to be done," said Barry County Parks Director Dan Patton. “Obviously, like many of our larger projects, we will be working with other funding partners and anyone who wants to contribute funding toward seeing this project com­ pleted." Patton said the goal is to have the boat ramp project completed sometime in 2027. He encouraged anyone inter­ ested in contributing to the project or any future projects to reach out to him at DPatton@barrycounty.org or any parks commissioner. “The proposed design includes access improvements to the existing boat launch area within the Charlton Park recreation area, as well as a new acces­ sible kayak/canoe launch that will also be used for fishing; paved or concrete parking for trailers and vehicles; paved walkways to launch areas and compan­ ion seating at rest areas," Patton said. The boat ramp expansion will not affect existing trees and wetlands, Patton said. Additionally, the design will meet or exceed Americans with Disabilities Act standards. » “This project will only enhance our efforts in developing a multi-jurisdic­ tional water trail system and dramati­ cally improve our water access for the Thomappie River and those people who utilize it for outdoor recreational activi­ ties," Patton said, adding that additional signage will be included in the project. The DNR's Recreation Passport grant program began in 2010 with the goal of boosting visitation and funding for Michigan state parks. The Recreation Passport is a S14 annual pass required for access to 103 state parks and recre­ ation areas, more than 140 state forest campgrounds, Michigan historic sites, hundreds of boating access sites and thousands of miles of trails. One-tenth of the proceeds from Recreation Passport sales are granted to communities across the state for development and improvement of local public recreation facilities. The Recreation Passport replaced the DNR’s traditional annual motor vehi­ cle permit for state park access with a purchase program tied to the renewal of license plate registrations. Beyond the money allocated for Recreation Passport grants, revenue from sales of Recreation Passports sup­ ports operations, infrastructure and his­ toric and cultural assets in Michigan's 4 state parks and recreation system. 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Interested individuals can sign up at AtThePastorsDesk.com, under the “sign up” tab. Editor Molly Macleod contribut­ ed to this report. ABUSE Continued from Page 3 moved from ministry in May 2002. He was originally ordained in May 1976. Information related to the investiga­ tion into Michigan’s various dioceses may be shared via the investigation hotline at 844-324-3374 or by email. Or, for more information on the attorney general’s clergy abuse investigation or to submit information, visit the depart­ ment’s website at michigan.gov/a^initiatives/catholic-church-clergy-abuse. Victims of sexual abuse and/or as­ sault in need of additional resources are encouraged to contact 855-VOICES4. writer Dennis Mansfield contrib­ uted to this report. •9^ " YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors...and our future. VIEVI£w4^»^ur Group I fc- I I I f >-< I I •> * i \tflEyN/Metespapeif Group r’ Proud to be i B' I 4 YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION w rt IS . J p 34Kr■■ -/ I M .W I - 7.J 5' "7^ mlhomepaper.com , • Km I V'’ « f A « * The Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame recently announced it is moving its performance home to FoxView in Nashville, Michigan. Courtesy photos , ■ in local venues, in addition to hosting trips to see certain acts or participate in interactive opportunities with students actually performing on a variety of stages anywhere, including many in our local area,” Warner said. This month’s concert and benefit auc­ tion mark only the beginning of a long relationship between the Hall of Fame and FoxView in Nashville, Warner said. FoxView will be home to regular concerts by Country Music Hall ofFame members in the coming months. FoxView is located at 975 N. Main Street in Nashville. More information about FoxView and its upcoming events can be found at yourfoxview.com. More information about the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame can be found at mcmhof.com. < r I* i * « r J t I s ____ _ s- i ..— Nashville is a fitting home for the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame. FoxView will be hosting a Christmas concert and benefit on Saturday, Dec. 20, to celebrate the Hall of Fame’s big move. HPAC to host holiday concert Friday •l The Hastings Performing Arts Center will welcome back Tim Zim­ merman and The King’s Brass for a fourth consecutive appearance in Hastings for a holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. HPAC officials expect the concert to sell out, just as it did last year. This year’s performance will fea­ ture a spectacular community collabo­ ration as The King’s Brass is joined by more than 70 student and community brass players for a powerful mass performance of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” “This is an incredible opportunity for our students,” said band director Caleb Piersma. “Performing with musicians of this caliber pushes them to a higher level and gives them a firsthand look at what professional music-making looks like.” With more than 40 years of perfor­ mance history and over 100 concerts each season. The King’s Brass is internationally known for delivering innovative worship through the best in sacred brass music. “This group plays with incredible joy and at a supreme professional level,” added Joe LaJoye, HPAC programming and promotion coordi­ nator. “Every time they return, they el­ evate the musical experience for both 1^’ A 4 5A r «* i A The Hastings Performing Arts Center will welcome back Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass for a fourth consecutive appearance in Hastings for a holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Courtesy photos performers and audience members.” Tickets are available at bastings.ludus.com or by calling 269-818-2492. The Hastings Performing Arts Cen­ ter is located at 520 W. South Street in Hastings, and the lobby and box office will be open one hour prior to the event, with auditorium doors opening 30 minutes before the concert. The Dec. 19 holiday concert is sup­ ported by the Baum Family Founda­ tion, season sponsor ofthe HPAC, and is presented by the Friends of HPAC in partnership with the Thomapple Arts Council and the Hastings Area School System. DM HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, Dec. 18 - Novel Ideas Book Club discusses “The Wishing Bridge” by Viola Shipman, 1 p.m.; Movie Memories and Milestones watches a 1945 film where a NewYork teen gets involved in every­ one’s lives by playing Cupid. She turns the household upside down and gets her father fired by fixing up her uncle with the boss’s daugh­ ter, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 - Friday Story- time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 - Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 - Baby Caf6, 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m.; chess club, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 - Library closed. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation GD WOOD PRODUCTS * Blown-In Attic Insulation Nelson’s Family Owned & Operated SAW MILL OFFICE 517-254-4463 SPRAY FOAM,LLC Nelson Schmucker 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Charlotte, Ml 48813 ConscientiousTimber Harvester Wanting to Buy Standing Timber 517-983-0954 Start Saving Today 1 Use Spray foam > 4 ♦ ♦ ii * f , I f I 1' I ( *«■ rr .•r. iz I £ 'S 'I' f' I ! • 4 I I J 9 .a >7 so I z I 1 I 4 Af I A '( A4 I Your Community Connection rz Ns u" Ma I 5-^ i A U15 -t r «I I •:n vOf I .\. .. I I I r I I I I I« ■ b ones 'i' I 4. I, J I I < 4 •<* *' I ll I «a I I I' " iT • * * I I Molly Macleod Editor Move over, Nashville, Tennessee. Barry County’s Nashville is the latest American town by that name with a claim to country music fame. The Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame recently announced it has named FoxView in Nashville as its new perfor­ mance home. Aaron and Angie Warner, owners of the Nashville event center, have been in talks with the folks at the Michigan Country Music Hall ofFame for some time. When Hall of Fame organizers expressed a desire for a new, permanent performance location, Aaron was quick to volunteer FoxView’s space. “They thought it was a very fun and appropriate fit to be in Nashville, of course, Michigan,” Warner said. “We decided to kind of blow it up and make it fun. The more I talked to them, the more excited we both got.” The Warners quickly got to work planning a benefit concert for Saturday, Dec. 20, to help commemorate the Hall of Fame’s new performance space in Nashville. Doors open to the Christmas party, benefit concert and celebrity auction at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, at FoxView in Nashville. Dinner tickets cost $35 per person; dinner and the auction begin at 6 p.m. Live performances by members of the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame will begin at 7:30 p.m. and stretch throughout the night. Eric Brodberg, Brad Kilcherman, Helen DeBaker Vorce with Phil Vorce and more are slated to perform. Warner said the public is invited to come and celebrate the Hall of Fame’s new home in Nashville. “They are an organization that wants to be very inviting to the public to come hear the musicians, come hear the music that fellow Michiganders have put together and become known for,” Warner said. Money raised from the benefit auction on Dec. 20 will be used to help give area students more opportunities to experi­ ence live music, Warner said. “We put together a couple excursions that would place students that are inter­ ested in music into concert venues, into performance halls, into college, univer­ sities, so that they can see another aspect of how live music is utilized, besides what you may be limited to in your area or just from your own viewing online or on TV,” Warner said. Many rare and unique items are being auctioned off during this month’s bene­ fit, including signed guitars from Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Taylor Swift and the members ofU2, movie memora­ bilia, autographed sports memorabilia, trips and more. A full listing of auction items can be found atyourfoxview.com. “The goal of the benefit auction and the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame is to offer local students a vari­ ety of ways to experience music being performed live, organizing trips to see local acts or see national acts take stage «• I' T I Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame sets up shop in Nashville J. .J 5 Thursday, December 18, 2025 Group I I K �r 1 9 6 4 Thursday, December 18, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEW. J VP * F Group www.HastingsBanner.com ■ 9 4<U f 6 ». ■ M i A OBITUARIES I VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. HASTINGSBANNER.COM ♦ I I 4 Richard Marvin Herbstreith Richard Marvin Herbstreith, age 89, of Hastings. Ml passed away December 11,2025. He was born October 14.1936. in Dowling, Ml, the son of Hate and Anna (Hiher) Herbstreith. Richard worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Hastings, retiring after 35 years of service. On February 24, 1968, he married Nancy (Hoaglin) Herbstreith, and together they shared 55 years until her passing in 2023. She was the love of his life, and he cherished her deeply. He enjoyed fishing, tending his yard, and watching over wild birds. Known as a helpful neighbor, Richard was always ready to lend a hand, whether plowing snow or resurfacing a driveway. His Yorkie, Angel, brought him joy in his final year. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy; grandson, Donnell Rowe; brothers, Robert, Leon, and Jack; sisters, Marie Henge, Betty Storm, and Gail Wallace; and his Yorkies, Precious and Cherish. He is survived by his children, Janine (Ricky) Rowe, Annette (Perry) Raab, Lashell (Bobby) Thomas, and John (Liliana) Herbstreith; grandchildren, Cassie Smith, DiAnthony Sweet, Brandon Rowe, Caleb Hall, Ariel Gallagher, Jaxson Gallagher, Janessa Thomas, Roman Herbstreith, and Elysium Herbstreith; brother Harry Herbstreith; sister, Dorothy Service; and his Yorkie, Angel. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at noon with a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml. Interment will follow at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, please visit www, girrbachfuneralhome.com. ASK DR. UNIVERSE Explosive knowledge How many volcanoes are there in the world? — Garrett, 10, Md. Dear Garrett, On very clear days, I can see five volcanoes fi^om my campus. They’re Rainier, Hood, Adams, St. Helens and Baker. That’s.. .a lot. I asked my fiiend Katie Cooper about it. She’s a geophysicist at Washington State University. She told me we don’t know precisely how many active volcanoes there are at this moment on the Earth. That’s because some of them are tough to count. “The volcanoes that stick up above water are a lot easier to count because you can see them,” Cooper said. “But the ones underwater are harder to find. We haven’t mapped out or explored all the ocean floor, which is 70% of our planet’s surface.” Scientists think there are about 1,350 potentially active volcanoes in the world. That’s not counting some of the ones on the ocean floor. About 500 of those have erupted since humans started keeping records. Lots of those volcanoes are in the Pacific Rim. That’s also called the Ring of Fire. It’s a big horseshoe-shaped area. It goes up the western coasts of South America and North America, across the Pacific Ocean, then down the side of Japan and New Zealand. The Pacific Northwest is in the Ring of Fire. That’s why I can see so many volcanoes. It’s a lot trickier to count volcanoes under the oceans. Plus, many of those volcanoes are different from what we usually imagine. Most people picture a volcano as a mountain. It forms when tectonic plates ''fl* » bash into each o±er or slide under each other. That motion shoves the crust up into that mountain-like form. Inside, magma babbles up through Earth’s crust toward the surface. When it erupts, magma oozes, spurts or explodes out to the surface. Once it’s out, we call it lava. But underwater volcanoes can happen when tectonic plates on the sea floor pull apart. “We have a large amount of volcanoes underneath the ocean floor,” Cooper said. “They’re these long, linear chains called mid-ocean ridges. That’s where two plates are coming apart. Moving away from each other causes melting to hap­ pen in the middle. And so, the ridge itself is a volcano. But a veiy different type of volcano than we like to imagine.” To count volcanoes above water, scien­ tists look for evidence of past eruptions. They use instruments to see the magma chamber under the volcano. To count volcanoes underwater, scien­ tists would need to map the whole ocean floor. Cooper told me ffiat there are little bits of iron in some volcanic rocks. When these rocks are erupted, the iron bits within them lines up with the Earth’s magnetic field. They point north—just like a compass. But the North Pole and South Pole sometimes switch—and nobody is sure exactly how that works. Since the iron in the volcanic rocks lines up with the poles, the ocean floor has magnetic stripes. They tell scientists which pole was die North Pole when the plates spread apart in that spot. Learning more about the ocean floor could help us understand all kinds of things. Like how and why the poles flip and how many volcanoes are underwater It could be explosive knowledge. — Dr. Universe Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. Send an email to Washington State University s resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. John Clare Smith The magnificent life of John Clare Smith, ended peacefully, at home, surrounded by his entire family, on Thanksgiving Night. John, one of the most generous souls you could meet, was born in West Unity, Ohio on March 27,1935, to Paul and Minnie Smith. As a child, his family moved many times, living at times in Ohio, Florida and Michigan. John disliked all the moving around as a kid, so he made sure his family was settled in one location when he was a father. His family landed in Michigan when he was older, and he attended and graduated Hastings High School in 1953. After graduation, while working in a Kellogg Warehouse, he met lifelong friend Dean Barnum, who convinced him to attend college at Western Michigan University. While keeping a night job at Kellogg’s, John worked his way through college and graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science in 1958 and was awarded a fellowship to attend the University of Michigan. He and Dean attended the University of Michigan where he graduated with a master’s degree in political science in 1960. In 1961, while working as a Political Science Teacher at Harper Creek High school, he met the love of his life Carole “Green-Green” Greer and after some time and convincing, they dated and were married in June of 1963. After two years of service in Nigeria, in the Peace Corp, John and Carole settled on Fremont Street in Battle Creek, where they raised four children, and their always busy household, helped raise the 20 other kids that lived in the neighborhood. John found his passion and life’s work as a Political Science Professor at Kellogg Community College, where he worked to develop the young minds of the Battle Creek community from 1968 to 2005. In 1976, John and Carole, with some trepidation, decided to purchase Ackers Point Resort on .Long Lake in Cloverdale, Ml. The summer resort turned out to be one of the most enriching experiences for themselves, their children and now, their ■" I II ♦ » • I grandchildren. Every summer, from 1976 to present day, returning guests, some with generations of family, come from all over the U.S. to rent a cottage at Ackers Point. The long-time friendships, fun and families, make Ackers Point a truly special place. From 1976 until his death, John worked tirelessly to keep up the property that brings joy and kindship to so many guests. John is survived by his wife, Carole Smith; his sisters, Jan Henry and Linda Smith; his brother, Dan Smith; his daughters, Sloane Hutson, Courtney Weirsema; his sons, Graham and Clint Smith; his in-laws, Tim Hutson, Jason Wiersema, Sally Smith, Amy Young and his grandchildren,: Brandon, Hayden, and Addison Hutson, Jaeger, Viviana, Ward and Rafferty Smith, Evelynn and Caeli Wiersema. We are very sad to lose such a great husband, brother, father and grandfather, but we are so much more grateful for the gift that he was in our lives as well as the lives of all the people he loved, all the students he taught, all the guests he hosted, all the families and friendships he helped foster. He lived a humble, inspiring life that will carry forward. We would like to thank all the caregivers who helped take care of John for the last few years of his life. Special thanks to Visiting Angels, our friends and staff at the Pennock Health Center, Katherine (I don't know her last name), and Jeremy Bower. A visitation was held, Thursday, Dec. 4,2025 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home (133 E Orchard St, Delton, Ml 49046). John’s funeral service took place Friday, Dec. 5,2025, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church (11149 Floria Rd, Delton, Ml 49046). In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (https:// www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude. html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now) or planting a tree in John’s memory will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral. com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for John’s family. 1 ( CT 46 4 A‘a .iiief > 1 I 4 r u.r A* f r r 'Jf • I I 'T J ( I »* 1 - < s J * < 1 I I f .n» i f < r-JM ' I I I * 1 I i qLf’T I “ I 1 ’He ’fcj |4 I - V ■J. am-* T p.. i 11 7 t I' ( I 1 \' . J • / > '7 I* G I . I ■ ..V " .nr r I I 4 Pt U'f % ' ii* r. s .-'IT J-’ J I I I I I ..tC 1 t 1* f r 1 J I I 1 1 I • L’ I -1 ■r 1 J • h- ’ I 1 1.-1 1 1 / r- I X f life', 1 f I I A r I I TTirr t I r • ( I I 1 4 J f PIERCE CEDAR CREEK INSTITUTE EVENTS 4 I i 1 rJ - DEC. 18-25 - 1 I I r Those interested can register for these events and find more information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Oct. 1-Apr. 1 — Chelsea Bivens’ art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission: To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Nov. 1 •Dec.31 Dec. Storybook Walk: “Forest Bright, Forest Night" by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. Many animals call the forest their home, but how do they learn to coexist? Some animals are awake during the day, and some are nocturnal. Compare these two groups of animals that live amongst the trees. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Nov. 3-Jan. 1 — Whose Track is That? Check out the tracks of the Institute's most frequent visitors. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can you follow their tracks? Whose Track is That? • ’1 r f I I I I I is free and self-guided on the green trail. Mondays, Dec. 1-Jan. 26 Seedcleaning drop-in. 11-4 p.m. Stay warm indoors and work with your hands this winter. A seed­ cleaning station is set up with everything you need to get started. Tea, coffee and snacks are free. Drop in on Mondays through Jan. 26 anytime between 11 a.m, and 4 p.m. in the Education Building to get started. Dec. 19-28 — Winter Break Kits (ages birth to 18). Stop by the Institute near the south side bathrooms, Hastings Public Library, Delton District Library, or Dowling Public Library to pick up a free kit filled with winter fun and hands-on activities to keep learning and exploring during the break. Kits are grouped by age or grade level: birth to 2 years old, preschool, early elementary, upper elementary and teens. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreekInstitute. org. ’Ob' oiU’ r.q! I 4 I 4 4 f 1 I I ;n'- I h Mb n •DP' . \ I 10 ?-■) 31 V'': J.' > 1 ‘A . 01 J I f J I J 1 ‘ JDTrt >> j ’ J s. f XU I r 11^ J X I ‘-n I felX)!'' c'-l I i V 1 iB. ■ Di: t *1', Ou * t I 1 If eoiv'j ' I 5 1 ; pcivir:' ten.': .ebs'c I f 06 \ 'TOO 1329 ' r I 3^’0 o: i Ph n jooc ^CEn-'' 'P' C' iittp.?' VO ( » I I I > t I Worship Together RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARIN PERMIT APPLICATION AT JANUARY 7. 2026 MEETING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on January 7,2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered al this public hearing include the following: 1. The application of Baria Brothers, LLC (by Maninder Singh, owner) for special land use approval of a Marihuana Retailer business at 50 North M-37 Highway (parcel number 08-13-011-018-10). The subject property is located in the MU Mixed Use District. The land use proposed by the applicant is permissible in this zoning district, subject to special land use approval (and site plan approval). 2. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at this meeting. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Char­ ter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Zoning Map, Master Plan, and the above-refer­ enced special land use application may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road' Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 ... " * at the church ofyour choiceWeekly schedules of Hastings area churches availablefor your convenience,,. ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S, Jefferson. 269-945-4246 Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 765, (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9'p.m. Wednesday, Family 'Night 6:308 p.m.. Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5th Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor contact Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH u We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us”. 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-9121. Email hastfmc@ gmail.com. Website: WWW. hastingsfreemethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:45 a.m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday Schoo! - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.cbchastings.org. services is provided I e it tnfomtatian oit wars, Hastings Banrier» the church and these local businesses: FleXfOb' nHASniKS I I Z \ I XZIESSI?* ^ro«weu 1699 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49056. 945-4700 Awwwtt sumjwof M UwiMl A 1301 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49056 945-9541 b- ' I TIT' ’ i '» -t I V t I;- . % a 'X t A. 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MILLER ne,"M«u?>5 I r A Special to The Banner ' Few holiday traditions bind a community togeth­ er quite like the ritual of selecting and decorating a Christmas tree. In Hastings, the connection between families, farms and fragrant evergreens stretches back more than a century. The story of live Christmas trees here reflects changing tastes, agricultural growth and a community that has long valued the familiar sights and scents of the season. The tradition reaches back well before the mid-twen­ tieth century. By the early 1920s, the town already maintained a large outdoor community Christmas tree in the center of the business district. Banner accounts describe crowds gathering on Christmas Day for treats and festivities around the tree. Such gatherings demon­ strate how firmly the live-tree custom had taken root in Hastings at a time when holiday decorations were scarce and lights were few. A revealing Banner photograph from Oct. 30, 1952, offers another early glimpse of the tradition taking shape downtown. In it, 77-year-oId Frank Walton of Freeport — named that year’s “Champion Deer Hunter” after taking a deer in each of his 61 hunting seasons is shown speaking with Bernard “Bun” McPharlin while holding a rifle. Yet behind the two lies a detail of particular interest: State Street lined with Christmas trees tied to the parking meters. Long before modem displays or organized tree lots, Hastings businesses were already using live evergreens to signal ±e coming holiday season and enliven the streetscape. By ±e 1940s, fresh evergreens were central to both public and private celebrations. Despite wartime rationing, families still placed real pines and spruces in their homes, often cut from local woodlots or pur­ chased from small lots downtown. Decorations were simple—paper chains, familiar ornaments and light strings carefully reused year after year. The courthouse square remained the seasonal heart of town, its tradi­ tions unchanged by ±e war. This decade marks the final period in which most trees came directly from mixed forests rather than dedicated plantations. Postwar prosperity brought a major shift. Beginning in the late 1940s and continuing through the 1950s, commercial Christmas tree farming expanded rap­ idly across Michigan. Growers introduced shearing techniques that produced well-formed, evenly shaped trees—very different from the natural, untrimmed varieties of earlier years. Michigan soon emerged as a national leader in the industry. Today, the state ranks third in the nation in Christmas-tree harvests, supplying approximately 2 million fresh trees to the national market each year. It also produces more wholesale varieties than any other state—^more than a dozen in all—ranging from Scotch and white pine to blue spruce, Douglas fir, and the increasingly popular Fraser fir. This agricultural strength provided the foun­ dation for the familiar traditions that Hastings families would come to enjoy. During this same period, live Christmas trees brief­ ly encountered tlieir first major competitor. In 1958, Modem Coatings, Inc., of Chicago, produced the first commercially mass-manufactured aluminum Christmas tree, an emblem of mid-century modem design. The idea was perfected in 1959 when the Aluminum Specialty Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, introduced its iconic “Evergleam” tree. Sleek, metallic, and illuminated by rotating color wheels, aluminum trees became a short-lived national sensation in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Yet in communities like Hastings, they remained more novelty ±an tradition. The fragrance and ritual of selecting a real tree continued to outweigh the appeal of metallic branches and color wheels. By the 1950s and 1960s, Barry County itself was contributing directly to Michigan’s booming tree-farm­ ing movement. Local growers began planting orderly rows of evergreens specifically for the holiday market. In the 1960s, Denver Kiersey, Ted Knopt, Howard Ferris and Phil Homing were among the first county farmers to cultivate Christmas trees as a seasonal crop. Their farms brought fresh, well-shaped trees within easy reach of Hastings families. A December drive into the countryside—walking the rows, judging the shape, and debating which tree was “just right”—became Ke ; 4. 1 'I / I *15' i:? *■* r« 'bif ‘Jf u lu* I I I I k A 9 .3 I I t ..’•I — I I ♦ *a % t ' •I w til ' s * ^.1, ’ ’I - %. L Ito ' -it 1^1 < I 4. ,J 1. V tl I I -s *’*^:*s A < Ml, A/1 IK 1 t ^»I' t i f t i >I I ) 1 I ► K * /•<. • um *K.i __ i 1—* * I l; A * *r? IntoU * 5 I A • % 1- A -A •‘L'. 3' W j'm ■! I.. R 1 4 J. I L li. . •• ’v* U S.’ “W 1 I & V ■t 4 I, l ' ■’I 1 ( I 1 I 1 s/ . u? J f I 1 ./■bl s I I -7 I I > Vi -ri f-’R-* vW ri I lA C4 Jj ifS'-'’s * J* * . f.I Ik 1 Jb *. 4fl k *> r I k T’ I . 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I AV 5 j “Yr’;' <••1 I .* BI'.' hl-“ ' 46 fr * a .V t*» < 3^,4F1' 1 I, .li ■ Jp 5! * >• f' i > I, Z I tv ♦ t r « «• V V J I V X •I I * T • X 5t 1 4 a i ■ fl 'a I I HEALTH TO ALL J In Hastings, the connection between families, farms and fragrant evergreen Christmas trees stretches back more than a century. Courtesy photos a cherished ritual. At Howard Ferris’s farm west of town, customers could even cut their own,'giving. the county an early “choose-and-cut” experience that many families still remember fondly. At the same time, live trees remained an anchor of downtown tradition. For many years, the 4-H clubs throughout Barry County operated their annu­ al Christmas tree sale on the courthouse lawn. Each December, ±e square transformed into a fragrant forest of cut pines and spruces. Volunteers bundled against the cold helped families select their trees, tie them to station wagons, and load them into pickup trucks. The glow of the courthouse behind the rows of evergreens made the scene unmistakably Hastings, and for many families, purchasing a 4-H tree became as much a tradition as decorating it. Through the 1970s and 1980s, live Christmas trees continued to define the season in Barry County. Michigan’s tree-growing industry had matured into . one of the nation’s largest, and many farms adopted agritburism practices that turned holiday tree selec­ tion into a full outing—complete with wagon rides, wreath-making, hot cider and small gift shops. For families in and around Hastings, a December trip to j-r ■■ ”'<BARRY> ; COUNTY -t' K .V -4 CHRISTMAS TREE ) A n ‘f « I i i *• . -A? MbH. I A*. By the 1990s and 2000s, environmental awareness , further strengthened the appeal of real trees. *.< • - /*• re ’.V» « X i A < * kf J 9~ R I J • » ... VM '1^: •/■I.. 4 1 aiu 1 W 11 £5 *4 bi Zii < b' >I 4 I 1 *'V 9 I >- .3 • p . - £ 4^? 4 I * I < II ' I * » »t » ardi P . r 1 . I I I A ! / '•I i ! V I ' a J ’ f»ll > 4 I r I I If I :* A > t I' t' .1 t •r - Ir 4 < iT'.b’ « * 4 4 ^'4 ■.1 .< T I 1 J ■Bi. ' F*- n. MprMtoHllitol 1 f w 1^ <1 t I T I I I ^*^,1 * b j ) < I •l k r ■’V' « I 1 < A 4 11 t I • •U ■? ! y /V ?>• **.’ '■ ‘tl* « A In 1958, Modern Coatings, Inc., of Chicago, produced the first commercially massmanufactured aluminum Christmas tree. F*'' b A C, JH !• ".1^1 *. \ t h ? f a .4 •j j •C I I I 4 !■' « « L Bun McPharlin speaks with (right) Frank Walton on State Street in downtown Hastings in 1952. Behind the two men is a row of Christmas trees tied to . parking meters. X 1 V < t ■cn I ■b I at»40 V Ji- * Z'F.‘ ,. 4 r* ■ — “ r II r-.r J * t-- f > F < I '"4., FT ^STTT^SaiT^ 0.1 r F r ( k* J z-> 1- ■■ < J 1 Zu EST 202S 1 / 1 4^ 4^ > > ' 'I 'f'iSf s- 3F f - 1 I I i( J?- > I* 'nun '3* 111 k'* - J- ipr t 4' .A * ^3 * ry< ''T ry I' r J V b' '4 f r a-. r t t « i 4 J r;'Z i » 4^ i t < 1 j i I I 1?^ ir k ? i ( f aF' J Ruth Miller with her three sons during Christmas, 1952. Her sons are (from left) Stephen, Jeffrey and David. ♦ ♦ I4 ‘ L 4 c 4^ k 1 4 p A A » -I* I W; > y* • •* • I ■s f lo?i *-------------------------- r I IIU' •l .* S M r I ? « ■r? «'• iJnl 1^* MERRY CHRISTMAS I a regional farm became an eagerly anticipated part of the season. Artificial trees gained traction during these years, especially for their convenience, but live trees— biodegradable, aromatic and rooted in local agricultur­ al heritage—remained the favorite for many. By the 1990s and 2000s, environmental aware­ ness further strengthened the appeal of real trees. Conservation groups emphasized that Christmas trees were a renewable crop grown on managed land, not harvested from wild forests. Michigan producers high­ lighted the ecological benefits of buying locally, noting tliat doing so helped preyent the introduction of inva­ sive pests. Many tree farms became multi-generational operations, welcoming returning customers year after year. For Hastings families, the live tree increasingly represented both tradition and environmental respon­ sibility. In the 2010s and 2020s, the story of live Christmas trees in Hastings came full circle. The community continued to value real evergreens for home celebrations and public displays, while Michigan’s tree-growing industry remained one of the state’s agricultural strengths. Just this year, 2025, Hastings has established a new tradition by designating an evergreen at Thomapple Plaza as the Barry County Memorial Christmas Tree. The tree, already a familiar landmark, became a place where residents could hang memorial ornaments during the Christmas season in honor of lost loved ones. Illuminated by the city and decorated by the public, it echoes the communal spirit that surrounded In many ways, the living tree at Thomapple Plaza carries forward the long arc of Hastings’ holiday tradi­ tions. For decades, 4-H youth sold fresh evergreens on the courthouse lawn, turning the square into a seasonal gathering place where families chose their tree while supporting local children. During as many years, a lifesized nativity scene at the comer of State Street and Broadway stood as a quiet reminder of ±e season’s spiritual roots. Together, these traditions formed the backdrop of countless Hastings Christmases—rituals as enduring as ±e scent of pine on cold December air. Here in Hastings, the evergreen has always been more than decoration. It is a symbol of memory, com­ munity and the warmth of gathering together. David Miller is a moderator for the '^Hastings History' ’ Facebook group For many years, the 4-H clubs throughout Barry County operated their annual Christmas tree sale on the courthouse lawn. ♦ -r I R I z } sI A L 1 r \ �V I : T ■' > 9 SPORTS ^^E'^AC«’j^s<ap«»< Group 8 Thursday, December 18, 2025 •» ' s I > z I. p r ,> .A www.HasfingsBannercom Hastings ladies win their second tournament title in two tries The Hastings varsity girls’ wrestling team finished off a weekend sweep by the high school wrestling program winning the Gull Lake Girls Blue Devil Classic Sunday. Hastings had four flight champions and outscored runner-up Otsego by 30 points at the top of the standings. The Hastings varsity boys’ team won the Mount Pleasant Duals Saturday and a Saxon ‘B’ team won the championship at the Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament Saturday too. Riley Furrow at 105 pounds, Morgan Casselman at 115, Dez Mathis at 120 and Sara Baker at 130 won championships for the Hastings girls in Richland at the 29-team girls’ tournament. The Saxon team finished the day with 186 points ahead of Otsego 156, Plainwell 107.5, Holt 101.5, Dowagiac 97, Olivet 91, Harper Creek 76, Mattawan 66, Marshall 57.5 and Three Rivers 53.5 in the top ten. Lakewood was 11th with 53.5 points and the Delton Kellogg girls were 24th with 12 points. Mathis pinned all three of her oppo­ nents during the day with her quarterfinal pin to start the day taking just nine sec­ onds. She stuck Leslie’s Kayden Tinkey 45 seconds into their championship match at 120 pounds. Casselman pinned all four of her foes in the 115-pound weight class. Baker won the 130-pound champion- ... I THE HASTINGS BANNER ship pinning Plainwell’s Sophia Vega in the second period of their finals match. Furrowpinned Madison Williams from Holt midway through the 105-pound championship match. The Hastings team also had Nani Far­ rell place third at 125 pounds. Saxons finishing fourth were London Hammond (135 pounds), Autumn Mayak (140), Abby Frazer (145), Alexia Owen (190) and Ashlyn Bailey (235). Teammate Chloe Aiken was fifth at 155 pounds. “For the second week of the season, the girls continue to wrestle really well,” Hastings head coach Mike Goggins said, “winning their second tournament in as many weeks. Freshman Riley Furrow at 105, and seniors Dez Mathis at 120 and Sara Bakerat 130 all remain undefeated winning their weight classes two weeks in a row. “Dez battled sickness all day to win her weight class. Morgan Casselman really stepped up and went undefeated for the day with her first tournament win.” The Hastings girls check in fourth in the state in the most recent set of girls’ rankings after starting the winter unranked. Delton Kellogg had three competitors with the top finish coming from junior Olivia Post who was fourth at 130 pounds. Lakewood senior Peyton Federau won the 190-pound weight class with three pins. She stuck Bronson’s Anna Lindsey in the championship round. 'r A I Brett Bremer Sports Editor s 1/ I * ♦ ? ' A '.‘ST’ e. f ■■ A* A r ’ * I r * V* « r W !> ; r 9 • » - A I. K * I > . > X ’1 4 I i r / y. I - *71 J I i .t ? ApUm • r * • I I A-- **■ . p* I J f 1 The Hastings varsity girls' wrestling team, ranked fourth in the state, celebrates its victory Sunday at the Gull Lake Girls Blue Devil Classic. The Saxons outscored runner-up Otsego 186-154 to win their second straight tournament title. I r % I 1 ? s<* t-’ I •l t I I**. 4 * I 4 •!» W-^ f I f. u * •V r» "d I I I 1 J •f i * i I J s 4' - I 5'4^ p / I f I* k < 1‘V r*. « ?u k“ iz r • ^ I I 4ft'. [Ft r- / k l> r •l • I'l / I 1 Bp < > x* z 3* 1 I S." 1 , ! 4- . I >• r. 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Photo provided a lot of compliments on that, which hopeftilly will help us stand apart for the rest of the year.” She said that a lot of teams either take a “dance” style or a “textbook” style in round one. TK has leaned into the textbook approach most of the time, and scored well, but wanted to put a more memorable impression out there this season. “It was so it was so cool ... when we walked out ofthe building we actually got the compliment from somebody saying you’re gonna be the choreography people are talking about all year just because it’s different. It’s something different,” Lula said. “We kind of mesh the really unique and creative, innova­ tive with the textbook motions to make our own unique TK style this year.” There was also the added benefit of Lula knowing her cheerleaders so well that she could really hone the choreography to their talents rather than trying to squeeze their talents into the choreography. TK had the top score of round one with 225.3 points. Plainwell was secondat222.8 andForestHillsNorthem wasn’t far behind with a score of 219.7. Tk and Plainwell pulled away from the pack in round Iwo. Plainwell had around two score of 216.9 and TK put up a score of 213.9 - so Plainwell led by half a point entering round three. TK threw back handsprings, back walk­ overs and back tucks as their big gymnastics skills in round two, and Lula said it was the first time in a couple seasons that her team has performed a round two with a maximum degree of difficulty. “Everybody hit, so ffiey knew that even though ffiere were imperfections they did theirjob and stayed on their feet,” Lula said. Tlie orange and black Trojans secured tlie win with a round thiee score of295.5 (which included an eight-point deduction.) Plainwell had a score of281.5 (which also included an eight-point deduction in the round.) Yes it is early in the season. Yes there were mistakes,” Lula said. “We know ex­ actly where we can improve, but to go out there and hit a perfect round three, or our version of perfect in December anyways, this early in the game was huge for their confidence:” Forest Hills Northern was third overall on the day with a score of 678.74. The Huskies had a score of 196.64 in round two and 262.4 in round three. Portage Central was fourth overall with a total of667 points aliead of Coopersville 639.9, Newaygo 533.94, Dowagiac 477.4, South Haven 450.7 and Portage Northern 328. a?** I ’i*' -K.___ 1 “In my opinion in year’s past and wi± • a lot of teams, and I’m sure we’ll do it this year, you go out ±ere and you ’ re so worried about perfection ±at you lose sight ofwhy you’re ±ere and why you’re doing it,” TK head coach Madelynn Lula said. “Theyjust had that at the forefront of±eir mind. I am here because I love what I am doing. I love the people I am doing it with. And I love the people I am doing it for. If we shoot for ±e stars and land on ±e moon, great. And that is exactly what they did/’ The Trojans are shooting to get back to the state finals after coming up short ofthat goal last season, and with an experienced team and a solid group of newcomers Lula thought it was time to do something' a little different Rather than getting help from outside the program for round one choreography this season, Lula took on the task herself. “I just felt like we were at a place where we were getting bored of the style that TK had been doing for a really long time and I wanted something new and exciting to engage the athletes,” Lula said. “And so when they came off the mat in round one, there was so much ‘did you see everybody’s faces?’ Everybody was shocked. Everybody loved it, and we got t <* 1 •*; 1 ^•< * p^ > z 4 WF ' * 1 V A 4 FJ • 4 I k t. * * « •• • •r II 1*/ 1* S i 1 *•’ I I 1 «wr <i!Ki z. 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The Saxons were a perfect 5-0 in five duals with the closest contest of the day a 49-20 victory over the Charlotte Orioles. Every Saxon competitor finished the day with a winning record. Ethan Hetrick, Austin Friddle, Jace Acker, Liam Renner,. Reyd Zoerman and Hunter Sutfin all were undefeated at the tournament, and Aden Armstrong and Isaac Lilley each picked up four wins. The Saxon team also defeated Clare 75-6, Blanchard Montabella 75-5, Mount Pleasant 53-20 and Shepherd 70-9. It was a weekend of victories for the entire Saxon program with a ‘B’ team winning the Jesse Snow Memorial Tour­ nament at Maple Valley High School Saturday and the Saxon girls’ team winning the Gull Lake Girls’ Blue Devil Classic Sunday. The Saxon team was set to host Cedar Springs Wednesday, Dec. 17, and will be off from competition until hosting its annual LH Lamb Invitational Jan. 3. c 1 e ’f I 4 4 > 4 <«^ i 9V .Ta J. 'H !1^ ViL il?!i^ (I V I ! I* •« I ’**1 ill 1/ ^5 r r y I 9 I -B 4 t« I ■. i| I I LI F I < ■'» 4* * r Sports Editor SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 10,2025 - 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. , Present: Hall, Hawthorne, Greenfield, Wat­ son, Bellmore, Mayack Absent: James Approved the Agenda Approved the Consent Agenda Monthly Treasurer's Report Monthly Clerk's Voucher/Payroll Report Motion to Resolution 2025-313 2026 Township Board Compensation Supervisor-$32.079.60 Clerk-$36.823.50 Treasurer-$33,987.85 Trustee-$140.70 per Board Meeting Roll Call Vote-All ayes, Motion passes Motion to approve Resolution 2025-314 2026 Township Budget Roll Call Vote - All Ayes, mo­ tion passes Motion to approve Wightman for GIS map­ ping of cemetery. Roll Call Vote - All ayes, mo­ tion passes Motion to Resolution 2025-312 2026 Board Meeting Dates and Holiday Schedule Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes I Motion to accept first reading of Ordinance 12026-199 JPC Zoning Ordinance Amendments Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Motion to accept first reading of Ordinance 2026-200 Amendments to SLU for wineries Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Motion to appoint township 2026 Auditors-Siegfried & Crandall, Attomey-Craig Rolfe, Planner-Rebecca Harvey, Engineer-Ken Bosma Roll Call Vote- All ayes, motion passes Motion to approve life insurance coverage for township employees Roll Call Vote - All ayes, motion passes Adjournment 7:49 pm Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Marti Mayack, Supervisor < ' \ i Was it perfect? Not quite. Could it have been a better first night of competition for the Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team? Not really. The host Trojans opened the 2025-26 season by winning the Competitive Cheer Coaches Association of Michigan Invita­ tional in Middleville Friday. The stands were packed with orange and black with TK middle school and JVteams competing too. The TK ladies took the lead with a reworked round one routine. They stayed right with Plainwell in round two by performing as tough a routine as is possible. In round three, the Trojans returned to a full complement of four stunt groups on the mat, after performing with three a season ago, and blew everyone away to win the day’s championship. TK outscored runner-up Plainwell 734.7 to 721.2 overall at the meet with nine var­ sity teams. The win was especially sweet for the TK Trojans being that the Plainwell Trojans placed fifth at the MHS?VA Divi­ sion 2 Competitive Cheer Finals as year ago, scoring as the top team from the west side of the state. Plainwell won district and regional titles on its way to the 2025 Finals, finishing ahead of the TK ladies at both those meets last Februaiy. * »• X ', �♦ THE HASTINGS BAUMER : VIEW.,,.,. www.HastingsBanner.com -v 1 Offensive rebounds and DK turnovers get Gobles a victory in Delton > i ’? -. J• 'I r % 1 A » ; ’I X 1 ■aiJfJ iS I 1 I J ‘i tt I? I lb sii ftbJAi •< I 9 J All Ji; tU f X U - I 't? -1 < A / < w - ' ? . 'T I? s . * ' ' x\. ‘. r- Il •* 4 i i 'I * > * 11. f I ni th ’a 1 I J ■>4‘. J k«s <x r* -A * I L-n ’n 4 < ■ ■7 V -df / T * t 'J f /J 1 rc ' k Mf f * *v -1 > I I 'i < J IJ ’'.a «i L :a ri •V frU «j 1 i f fr I 'i ’ ► irhilZ vxbb/ . i X 5U;? -i * J. iTVtA-ia ’( P )< h I •i-L,- i / k«»» ^4 I dbftsdbn I ¥yj I ltT» J* . Ychn- i attfIT * ’ kl:. 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I H I t p< U 'i : 1 r 4 i I s A 1 bu^ Piri 4UUt^ ki \ 'I- 1 £ -r ■- I r-i I 1 4 -Jli B X I r ■ •’C I MMb'U - ^■u 'jrt Im , k Ft* .Ji xf t -r*> Si r F* ' 4 t t f- 4 >■ k REJ f u If —f I I t pg ii < 1 > 1 j 4 X lit • . ft. mF * *4. %' J* I > ' «* y -4 Xi-L* , 1 II chipped in two points too. Gobles rallied to score the final 15 points of the first quarter, leading 15-8, and then pushed its lead to 23-10 by the half. The Tigers then outscored the Panthers 25-10 in the second half. There were times that the Panthers had the ball in good positions, but had shots miss their mark. Those shots were rushed a bit here and there. “We have a lot of work to do as a program. Our youth program is great. Things are looking good in the future. These girls need to set the tone and give effort all the time, and not get beat down the court for fast-breaks, and then those style relay joined by Garrison Busscher and Liam Raseman. Raseman was the day’s 50-yard freestyle champ in 25.08. Kramer was right behind him in that race placing second with a time of 25.78, The Saxons’ face another one of the SCC’s top program’s, and the state’s for that matter, when they travel to swim against Plainwell Jan. 6. The Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team took on one of the toughest challenges of the season right off the block. Hastings was bested by perennial Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference foe Otsego 84-72 at the Community Education and Recre­ ation Center in Hastings Tuesday. Hastings got off to a great start with the team of Gavin Bagley, Colton Bak­ er, Miki Macharik and Caleb Kramer winning the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes 4.76 seconds. They beat the Bulldogs’ top team in the race by a quarter of a second. Baker led a 1-2 finish in the diving competition for the Hastings boys. He won with a score of 135.45 points. Teammate Cruize Rathburn was second in 123.45. Kramer and Rathburn had a solid 100yard freestyle race for the Saxons with Kramer winning that one in 1:01.53 and Rathburn placing third in 1:07.98. The Bulldogs built a solid lead through the evening’s first nine events, and Hast­ ings earned the first-place points in the final three races of the evening. Bagley took the 100-yard backstroke in 1:15.34, Macharik won the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:24.59 and the team of Hammond, Bagley, Richard Fritz and Rathburn closed out the meet by tallying a time of 4:40.88 in the'400-yard freestyle relay. Liam Smith and Blake Guerrant won two individual races each for the Bulldogs with times fast enough to already be qualifying for the MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 Boys' Swimming and Diving Finals. Smith took the 200-yard freestyle in 1:41.30 and the 500-yard freestyle in 4:37.76. Guerrant won the 200-yard indi­ vidual medley in 2:13.05 and the 100-yard butterfly in 57.71 seconds. Those two guys were also a part of the Bulldogs' win in the 200-yard free- Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance corripany, either of which may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Vanstee and Tami Vanstee, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Freedom Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: November 21, 2016 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 8. 2016 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $274,156.83 Description of the mortgaged premises; Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Lot 52, Boulder Creek Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 23. Common street address (if any); 5570 Ravine Dr, Middleville. Ml 49333-8371 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCL 600.3241a: or. if the subject real property is used for agricultural purposes as defined by MCL 600.3240(16). If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice; December 18, 2025 Trott Law, P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 642-2515 I k I 1- YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. •'4’ ■ f d. itr -/-■ ( i s I r- You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. ■* 4 f .1 n (I n I a J c R , Ik « < V'.’ 4 ly VIEV^^ '.'T A i S. u. f I H 4» > w JF Group Your Community Connection 4. ;1 1580154 (12’18)(01-08) ft 1 «r '■ ! 4 r If a1 J X s •■• Jf 4 I ?. jC f •t e ■ >• .-7 ’ k y * .. V t 1 ? 1. ■k^ f jn*<^** J y 1 Wlk' .+ Delton Kellogg senior guard Izzie Wendland looks to get a shot up over Gobles junior Alana Gonzalez in the post during the second half of their SAC Central ballgame in Delton Friday. Photos by Brett Bremer 44 extra possessions. Transition defense, and rebounding and turnovers have got to be way better,’’ Lillibridge said. “We can fix that stuff. Effort is something you can fix. The other stuff, we can fix.” Senior Kylee Killeen led Gobles with 17 points. She hit three 3-pointers and scored more than a couple buckets in transition after taking the ball away from the Panthers. Senior Elianna Wood added 14 points for Gobles and senior Daisy Jackson had nine. Lillibridge noted that his squad really relied on 2025 grad Josie Williams in the post for four seasons, and now there is a transition happening with a couple key post players this season a freshman, a foreign exchange student and a junior who is more of an inside-out type player learning to handle things in the paint. The contest with Saugatuck is the last one on the schedule before the holiday break for the Delton Kellogg girls. They return to action at Fennville Jan. 5. Gobles moved to 3-0 overall this sea­ son with the win. GO ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNTO: SHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2026-200 appended hereto was intro­ duced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its December 10. 2025 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its scheduled regular meeting on January 14,2026 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials be­ ing considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. Format note—this proposed ordinance is prepared in “legislative format": new ver­ biage proposed to be added is shown in bold type; any existing yerbiage proposed to be deleted is shown lined-through. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2026-200 (PROPOSED) ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to amend § 220-5-3.P. of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code pertaining to winery land uses in the CR Country Residential District. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTIONJ AMENDMENT OF 220-5-3.P, PERTAINING TO WINERY SPECIAL LAND USES IN CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT § 220-5-3, R of the Rutland Charter Township Code, pertaining to winery land uses as special land uses in the CR Country Residential District, is amended to read as follows: "P. Winery, including tasting,.end retail sales room, mobile food vendor, and indoor acoustic music, accessory to an on-premises vineyard, subject to the following limitations on tasting and retail sales rooms: 1. On parcels with a lot area of at least 1.0 acre but less than 5 acres, the building in which the tasting and retail sales room is located shall not exceed a building area of 1,500 square feet. 2. On parcels with a lot area of at least 5 acres but less than 10 acres, the building in which the tasting and retail sales room is located shall not exceed a building area of 5,000 square feet. 3. On parcels with a lot area of 10 acres or more, the building in which the tasting and retail sales room is located shall not exceed a building area of 10,000 square feet. 4. Only one mobile food vendor (food truck) shall be allowed on-site at a time, at a frequency of not more than one occurrence per month and for a duration of not more than two consecutive days per occurrence. A mobile food vendor on-site shall have and display upon request all applicable state/county licenses/permits. 5. The winery shall have and display upon request the state entertain­ ment permit applicable to permissible on-site indoor acoustic music entertainment. The sound from such indoor acoustic music entertain­ ment shall not be discernable beyond the boundaries of the subject property. 6. All vehicles associated with any accessory uses conducted at the win­ ery shall be parked on-site in an off-street parking area designated on the site plan approved by the Planning Commission.” SECTION 2 REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are here­ by repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective on the eighth day after publication or such later date as may be required by law. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Charter Township of Rutland I r 1 J a .1 I 4y t' I ' V i' 4’. I ] e- »- « •l ! ♦ ♦ ii I V /'X" ; «/ il n I z * ♦ *• V' LtSiACPv • •k rt I 'r *' ^2* 'f- Brett Bremer Sports Editor i I 1 '’T Saxon swimmers compete well with Bulldogs in tough early SCC dual k.. > f z. 1 J aniRii-wt V II A «,. • K I i t V »■ f < * J 1 1 I It was a great start for the Panthers, but it didn’t last in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division opener against visiting Gobles Friday. The visiting Tigers took a 48-20 win over the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team. The loss drops the Panthers to 1-1 overall this season and they have a tough one ahead Friday against SAC Central favorite Saugatuck on the road. The Delton Kellogg girls had an 8-0 lead at the start of the ballgame Friday. DK head coach Kevin Lillibridge said the Gobles’ girls came out trying to trap the experienced DK back-court, and the Panthers were ready for it. “We diced it up, and then they went to a 1-3-1,” Lillibridge said. His girls had a tougher time with that. The Tigers were bigger, more experi enced and more physical in the paint. And DK had a tougher time taking care of the basketball as the game wore on. “We gave them 44 extra opportunities 1 on turnovers and offensive rebounds/’ Lillibridge said. “Against a good team like that, losing by 24 extra possessions and giving them 44 extra chances is an issue. Addie is great. Izzie has been M 'eat. Jahn has been great. Bui if we can’t get below a zone, we’re in trouble.” Addie Stampfler, Izzie Wendland and Jal in Lyons, a trio ofsenior guards, make up a solid returning back-court for DK this winter. Stampfler had one of the highest outputs ever by a DK girl in the scorebook in the season opener with 32 points against Bloomingdale and had a team-high 11 points Friday. Wendland had five points. Lyons had two points and senior Clara Sanchez I • I r Brett Bremer Sports Editor I < 9 J 4 . * • Thursday, December 18, 2025 Group .k I ■ II s �V II I SPORTS 2025 Winter 10 Thursday, December 18, 2025 it flip I i I 1 * I V V* ii' 3 i u 5 I J 1 Preview THE HASTINGS BANNER V 0• www.HastingsBanner.com ¥ ca ' ‘ Mw- rz ■O Pretty great back-court trio back to lead Delton Kellogg boys’ squad i 6 if ! yp* ft Bremer I The Panthers should be able to pul the ball in the basket most nights with the re­ turning back-court trio of Tyler Howland, Grady Matteson and Keegan Hill. Howland is a four-year varsity player back at point guard for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys'basketball team. Heaveraged 11.4 points, 3.5 assists, five rebounds and two steals per game as a junior last winter. He has the ability to hit an outside shot, but also to get to the rim and rise above bigger defenders with his leaping ability. Matteson is a deadeye outside shooter back on the varsity for his junior cam­ paign. He averaged over ten points per game last season, two steals and five rebounds. He set a DK record last winter with nine threes in one bailgame. In the senior Hill, who is returning from an injury sustained during football season, the Panthers have an athletic spark plug to move the basketball quickly on offense and pester opposing defenders. With that trio, head coach Jason How­ land really likes his team’s shooting, ball-handling and leadership. Depth is a bit of an issue for this Delton Kellogg squad, and especially here early in the season as eveiyone works to get in the swing of things. Senior center Jarno Wie- 'h'’' hcnga and senior guard Gabe Smoczynski will need to be key contributors for the Panther team to find the success they're hoping for. The DK team was 13-9 overall and played in a district championship game. The Panthers fell to Bloomingdale in that district final last year, but knocked off the Bloomingdale boys in the season opener this year. The Panthers were 2-2 heading into this week with a 1-1 mark in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division so far. The Panthers were set to face Watervliet Tuesday, Dec. 16, and will be on the road at Saugatuck Dec. 19 for another SAC Central match-up. Coach Howland said Gobles and Galesbuig-Augusta are the favorites for a con­ ference championship this winter. Both teams have won their first two SAC Central match-ups. Gobles bested the Delton Kel­ logg boys in Delton last Friday and were 4-0 overall coming into this week. The DK boys are off following Satur­ day’s trip to Saugatuck until a Jan. 5 trip to Maple Valley. Coach Howland said he is hoping this 2025-26 group can match or improve on last year’s win total, and play consistently competitive basketball while enjoying playing the game. s. '4^ 3-. UF < 4 I '^'4. Senior point guard Tyler Howland is part of a talented back-court back for the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team this winter. Howland earned all­ conference and all-county honors as a junior. Photo by Brett Bremer ><>* f iKW> ;^L' J i -v^J t -J J ««w • s .■ i . "55" I I I, •» “ ’ ’ I .if • s4 >, k « I ‘r.a i I * c r <1 * I to 7“ 4L» b Iy 4 t I ’ liAcW cV 1 •> I'm* ( I 4 AU aoL /WTTJIWf I 'I t .-1'x ' ( .'XI * I J * ibun,:. . I •u s / I •. ta UI i. « ' ■ >T TOiOT f Gt I nij Er >T0'n;i .aj^- * •4W^ A .r.Xl >• "• * *1*^ ‘*r . 9 F .’iiC A ■ "T p; ‘ nrrft j i I 1 J I I 3 * < i I 1 y * 4 ^'7 1 3 I • J i r 1 Jake Welch Managing Director Christine BeBeau Secretary 9 Is I? i.^ A at1 t Board of County Road Commissioners David Solmes Chairman Jim C. James Vice Chairman Jamie Knight Member V J ■z I •W jsf <«« r The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2026 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-TS Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 6 :45 A.M, on December 31, 2025. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Road Commission office. : j I i' ,*•' . -5^ . Ti'C ' J -Qi* 1 I > r. V ' T I i-♦ t f <■ * f A s. ♦ I to 3l < to c si I »’ - Ui ,9 « i r1 4 1 J *• <•5 I 9 g f t I i* It A ■sT .■vr‘ t I' < I ■>’ a 1 I * t I « /r. 'S^ City of Hastings b xir.i bB«- J /-'C' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH RIDGE ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL •.:! 'V 1 4 1 i 'vi 5 rt «?G •we 9^ I 4 i / •*? 1 I ( 3 » I :iK 9 Wl • «« I ft * A > • I X' i » I• - % .. 1« Ig'l * > r‘ T^. '* ; I k i 4 I « '-W k..f •A I » r IT The City Council for the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning North Ridge Estates Condominiums Planned Unit Development and final site plan approval for property located at 1700 N. Jefferson Street Block parcel #08-55-155-000-00. City Council will review and consider final site plan approval for the development and construction of eight (8) three (3) unit attached residential site condominiums) three (3) four (4) unit attached residential site condominiums, and one (1) two (2) unit attached residential site condominium. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday January 12,2026, in ±e City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. w* * ll > * I «> '••' I ••Vf ;'>E •a I* . a ' ' *. c> Ml ’WX ‘i * *1"^ * * ^E*ak < * toN ’•Jfeffe.'sol ■96 *< 4^ - -jf s h' a r to- > I jP X 4 s I 1 -1- IMK 4 I bTt I Ik A f » :«L w* w ^4 '■ 'X <» * -3 l?W* 4 b s cs b ■*** l^t 'U;. ^11 r . «• ' •a 5 1 1 > • > to f * A t i>V t A copy of the proposed site plan and map are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the Community Development Director, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Questions or comments can be directed to Dan King, Community Development Director, at 269.945.2468 or dking@hastingsmi.gov. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days' notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. Linda Perin City Clerk ^ai} < f • -n > L tto:l ■ ''':Q f. J 4 I I Panthers working to find a way to get a SAC Centrai win this winter Senior guard Addie Stampfler is ap­ proaching the al 1-time steal s record in the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball program. The Panthers are hopeful to steal a conference victory ortwo this winter too. Delton Kellogg was 6-17 overall a year ago, but was held without a victory in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division which was their second straight SAC Central campaign without a victory. Kevin Lillibridge is in his second sea­ son leading the DK girls’ varsity team, and he said he sees perseverance as one of his team’s biggest strengths. “Last year, with mostly the same group, they battled every game with just six players on the varsity roster. Not only did they maintain effort, they improved throughout the season,” Lillibridge said. There are more than six girls on the roster this winter. Stampfler averaged 11 points and 4.4 steals per game as a junior. Senior guards Jalin Lyons and Izzie Wendland return with her in the back-court and the team brings back senior forward Dani Fields too. Lyons averaged six rebounds pre game as a junior which was numbertwo on the team and Wendland had two steals and five deflections per game last season. Stampfler earned All-Barry County and all-conference honors a year ago. Lillibridge said Lyons is a girl who is always in the right spot, and he said of Wendland she “brings back scoring and * * i ■' ii I * I I # * I . ! r I JV » 7. fco!- ft• I «• * o ft i- r. • • I I I. -13' • ••, 4^ * ' ' ■ I I I. I J •’*« . ' ' nt I toughness on defense. Her relentless attitude during games is what helps keep our team going.” He added of Fields that “she is always steady and one of our more efficient players on both offense and defense. She has the ability to know where to go on the court at all times to help the team.” Junior Mallory Momenee is one ofthe key additions to the roster according to Lillibridge, and she did get some varsity experience last year. “We have a very big mix ofplayers this year,” Lillibridge said. “We have five re­ turning players, three foreign exchange students and the rest of the players are either freshmen, or sophomores. We need to come together and build not only for this year and the future.” He hopes his girls continue to stay positive and grow as a team. The Delton Kellogg squad split its first two nonconference match-ups last week, besting Bloomingdale and then falling to SAC Central foe Gobles. The Panthers go on the road Friday, Dec. 19, to take on a Saugatuck team that Lillibridge said looks like the toughest team in the di^$ion coming into the season. “They have the potential to be really good even with the loss of their post player from last season,” Lillibridge said of Ae Trailblazers. The Saugatuck girls were 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the SAC Central coming into the week. The DK girls are off for the holiday break following Friday’s ballgame. They will return to action at Fennville Jan. 5. S » '' .MW>. :I: •w . Vf "I • ft * • Brett Bremer Sports Editor 3 1 ' * ■ * - b ♦IW : ..:4: A Sss f.'S '•• •'. 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J •',1 CT isinr*/ 2 .V Him XI b dbnoosaaari ni jidrSkKi st® I J HjcHbnkKfc X ;333Hj 1 I r* ■J ^T? f .0 ae I t I ■Ji I I eI -o 1 • I rr fJf' 3VC >?' ■> do <, Z ’ k i •. - ■ I rjif'Tir. I » i ■ Clicbi '* ‘ t q I c V 02C c A I r * I I 'J ■j.iEii I 4w -•/■/ a M'lTB- I i I I X •A' I « 1 4 J » q I K I I r. ' q 1 X 1 I v» i i j • u f 5 J The Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team will open its season Saturday at the Plainwell Cheer Fest. As in most seasons, it is a work in progress during December. A couple four-year varsity cheerleaders are back to lead the way for DK in senior back spot Violet Kokx and senior base Brooke Childs. They return along with seniorbase Lily Devries and junior flyer Brynlee Babbitt-Smith. Devries and Babbitt-Smith will be key tumblers for the squad this winter too. Babbitt-Smith is opening her third varsity season and Devries is in her second varsity season. “Overall, we only have a few girls on the team that have any longevity with competitive cheer,” Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds said. “I lean on them and so do their teammates.” Reynolds has been leading the Delton Kellogg program for 20 seasons. Those youngsters she’s working onto the mat along with her handful of experienced cheerleaders include sophomore flyer/base Lindie Wiessner and freshman flyer Gabby Marlow. “We have a solid round one. In round two, we are hoping to have three skills that are 1.2 in difficulty this season,” Reynolds said, “possibly more before we are finished. Round three, it is still too early forme to say much, but I have high hopes that this will be a great year for all three rounds.” The Delton Kellogg girls closed last season fifth in the Sou±w'estem Athletic Conference and sixth at districts. The Panthers were less than six points shy ofqualifying for I I J the regional round of the state tournament. The Panthers are hoping to improve on those placings during the 2025-26 season, to finish at the top ofdie conference and to earn a spot four district finish to advance to regionals. Reynolds said there will definitely be some tough competition for a SAC championship this winter coming es­ pecially from the Coloma, Gobles and Schoolcraft girls. Schoolcraft will host the first SAC Jamboree Jan. 8. I t 1 I I! 'I*.. 4 * - / Jg Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the Circuit Court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Tyler Jezuit, a single man Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns Foreclosing Assignee: Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC Date of Mortgage: October 21, 2024 Date of Mortgage Recording: October 25. 2024 Amount claimed due on mortgage on the date of notice: $195,013.52 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as:THE NORTH 58 FEETOFF AND FROM THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOTS 1012 AND 1013, PLAT OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly Known a,s: 610 S Park St., Hastings, Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(16) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Attention Purchaser: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less, than 90 days ago, or if you have ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. This notice is from a debt collector. Date of notice: 11727/2025 Potestivo & Associates, PC. 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Ml 48307 248-853-4400 321634 NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ADAM FARRAH, to FIGURE LENDING LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 8, 2022 and recorded June 14, 2022 in Instrument Number 2022-006702 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MEB Loan Trust VIII, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Two and 15/100 Dollars ($143,432.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8, 2026. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Land Situated in the State of Michigan, County of Barry, Township of Hope.Parcel F2: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes ,14 seconds East 1214.40 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 28; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 220.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 373.08 feet; thence South 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West 364.29 feet; thence North 60 degrees 26 minutes 18 seconds West 35.79 feet; thence North 14 degrees 36 minutes 45 seconds West 212.14 feet to the point of beginningTogether with a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes, 66 feet wide, described as: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 89 degrees 50 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 28, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 66.08 feet along said 1/4 line; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 881.91 feet; thence North 75 degrees 47 minutes 45 seconds West 67.30 feet; thence North 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds East 865.45 feet to the point of beginning.Also together with a non-exclusive private easement for ingress, egress and public utility purposes, 66 feet wide, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 9 West; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 2094.40 feet along the East and West 1 /4 line of said Section 28: thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 233.04 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 02 degrees 54 minutes 51 seconds West 66.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds West 317.09 feet; thence South 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds West 283.59 feet; thence South 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds West 206.14 feet; thence North 83 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds West 66.00 feet; thence North 06 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds East 233.86 feet; thence North 52 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds East 335.48 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 14 seconds East 340.87 feet to the point of beginning. 4727 Waldorf Road, Delton, Michigan 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 27,2025 File No. 25-004743 Firm Name: Orlans Law Group PLLC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (11-27)(12’18) (11-27)(12-18) A * f rr < Junior flyer Brynlee Babbitt-Smith, a three-year varsity cheerleader, is one of a handful of Panthers who have been a part of the varsity since their freshman campaign at DKHS this winter. File photo by Brett Bremer I t I f 1 r I DK brings back handful of regional qualifiers looking for more I i j giiniid♦ INK I ‘i ( i9m3ta ttetf Brett Bremer Sports Editor f 'J'. 2hCM2 t i B'i O' ' I rm 1 It’s safe to say the Panthers are hoping for better this season. The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team brings back four of its five regional qualifiers from a year ago including a pair ofstate qualifiers in senior Mitchell Swift and sophomore Evan Stampfler. Swift capped off an outstanding junior campaign by placing third in Division 4’s 285-pound weight class at the MHSAA Individual State Finals last March. He closed the campaign with a 37-7 overall record and was the Southwestern Athlet­ ic Conference champion at 285 pounds. He’s back this year looking to finish even higher on the state finals podium. Stampfler qualified forftiefinalsat 120 pounds as a freshman and is bumping up a weight class or two this season after a 30-16 season to start high school. The returning regional qualifiers for DK this season are sophomore Mason Ferris at 215 pounds and junior Mendon Phillips at 165. Ferris was 28-13 a year ago and a SAC champ at 190. Phillips put together a 37-18 season as a sophomore. The list of top returnees also includes j uniors Alec S inkier and Kay le McLellan who both won more than 20 matches a year ago. Sophomore Lane Steele, senior Griffyn Harmon and junior Tucker Tack should be strong returning contributors as well. There are a few freshmen throughout the line-up looking to add their talents i Lj X f .*e ) ; :ti)l3fid2^nd> Til L 1 LCf^’iinartiloq. r'-e w* A A J 1 I I 1 :U«-• < I I i UiiuffobV' 'dip I i ,, 1 I • 1 1 I , I jd ■ ; I I i f J I iL >. ' i - I >1 J q .11 ‘LJ^ I I J ? I • < k I J 1: LU ) '' .'f r r •' I* r q onuof. i j. II I; r? I I I I ■ ?*• i : H r I It ' » 1 J 4 f ( f , El I ' .4-. ip-i I ‘ ; '1 Mr » f '.b'rut 'rcir; T J : I Ui-. v f I 11 J t ♦ J Ci^ J I ■ I I *»J f I •t f t . lU J 11 i J1 I L- i I I 1 J ■• r f b: too, and Brandon Nieuwenhuis at 113 pounds is one who has stepped up already to win some key points for the varsity. The Delton- Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team is a smallish one, with a pair ofjuniors and a pair of freshmen on the roster, Olivia Post was a state qualifier as a freshman and is looking to try and win her way back to Ford Field. She is off to an 8-4 start wrestling at 130 pounds. The Delton Kellogg varsity team is already through its toughest night of Southwestern Athletic Conference duals having faced fifth-ranked Martin and ninth-ranked Gobles at the first conference quad of the season. Those' two highly ranked Division 4 squads took wins over the Panthers, but Delton Kellogg will,be shooting to win its way through the rest of the conference slate. The Panthers weren’t quite at full strength, with a number of guys still working to get to the weight classes they expect to be competing at by the end of the season, at that first set of conference duals. DK head coach Dan Phillips is excited about what his team will look like once all the pieces fail into place. That Martin/CIimax-Scotts team knocked the DK varsity out of the team state tournament in the district finals a year ago. DK will see a Constantine team currently ranked tenth in Division 3 in the state at Lawton Jan. 14, and Gales­ burg-Augusta is off to a solid start too. The Rams just finished second to the , I I e k I V' Ml All 3^ I •A r g "7 J B ,i e •i > ri I '.i ■ s »» ej ’ *JI I 4 > i *^5 I 1 I r T* 1»» I ■ 1 ■M VI I. •I I >1 ( I F. T: 1^, 4 *<• t J "5^ St *" t vv <* 3 *« I J 4 » 1 lb X >'■«. •» f" ■-^' 257^ s J t I 1 •5 r >+.».» » I. Vj < I' - A .l ■1 K. «* £4 •nr *• S £ J f« « A •f > >' I i! £ r 1 I c fc ► >/ *3 iTt’ I * li ■ . I i- r'>^ I ■V J 4 S I' r I 9 - I ‘I *'A J » -.1 .' t r »: •p I JUilP'ftr / 1*' 4 -Mr* ' ' I I I xir.. -fmjl >*l r A / I I t . A « » t J' b 1 « Lx 1 1 A* - Senior heavyweight Mitchell Swift is back for the Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team this winter after placing third at 285 pounds at the MHSAA Division 4 Individual Wrestling Finals as a junior. Photo by Brett Bremer Delton Kellogg team at a tournament in Eau Claire Saturday. DK also already earned a ninner-up finish at its own dual meet tournament earlier this month. DK was set to host a SAC Quad with Allegan and Schoolcraft Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Panthers go to the Ionia Invitational Dec. 20 and then are off until the Homer Invitational Jan. 3. The Delton Kellogg girls’ team is set to be a part of the Meert Memorial Girls’ Wrestling Tournament at Plainwell Sun­ day, Dec. 21. The DK ladies are then off until a visit from Mattawan Jan. 7. ■V f * I ,1 . •jt. f i I 1 A • �12 THEH^NGSBANNER Thursday, Decembe, 18, 2025 tr:f--nyrr J www.Ha.«„g.Bonn.rxam OrOUp J I H*’ I R L ’ K After an 0-3 start the Saxons have won twostraiaht The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team improved its record to 2-3 with its first win over Harper Creek since February of 2023 at Hastings High School Tuesday by a score of60-49. That first I nterstate-8 Athletic Conference win comes on the heels of a 56-39 win over Hopkins last Friday. Center Jason Jimenez ripped down an offensive rebound and bankexJ a shot back in at the buzzer to cut into what had been the vers’ biggest lead of the night at the end of the first quarter. The Saxons entered the second quarter down 13-10, jumped in front 15-13 quickly and then never trailed again. It was a 22-7 run for the Saxons in the second quarter. Back-to-back threes by Daniel Jensen and Jett Nofe late in the second quarter 1co •sted Hastings to a 32-20 lead at the break “There was real growth on display,” Hastings head coach Jess Webb said. “Confidence showed again, with scoring coming from multiple guys and defense again stepping up big.” The Saxon coach was really impressed with his guys’ ability to hold the Beavers to just 20 points in the first half. “Our kids battled to protect the paint while closing hard on shooters,” coach Webb said. “Harper Creek is a veiy well-coached team and throws a lot of different defensive looks at you,” he a 1. “I thought our guys handled the pressure extremely well and finished the game the right way. This was a big step for our program and a strong marker for where Hastings basketball is headed.” Harper Creek had the Saxon lead down to ten late in the third quarter, but Jack Webb scored a bucket in transition and then buried a 3-pointer from the right comer in front of the Saxon bench to shoot his team’s lead up to 48-33 going into the fourth. The Beavers got the Saxon lead down to eight in the closing minute, but Hastings hit plenty of free throws to close out the win. Jack Webb scored 16 points and Jimenez had 15 for the Saxons. Harper Creek is now 1 -1 in conference play and 2-3 overall. It was the conference opener for the Saxons. The Saxons go on the road in the 1-8 today, Dec. 18, to take on Parma Western and then will be off until a nonconference ballgame at Ionia Jan. 3. 1 1 Hastings took offn the second hal fagainst Hopkins last week for a 56-39 win. The Saxons outscored the Vikings 21 -10 in the thini quarter after building a 23-16 halftime lead. The Saxons shot 45.1 percent from the floor in that win and buried nine 3-pointers. A34-20 rebounding edge helped the Saxons make up for 21 turnovers. Webb led the Saxons in the win over the Vikings with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists. Quincy Brown had 14 points and three assists. Jimenez finished witheight points and six rebounds. Jensen had a team'4?. high eight rebounds to go with four points. Bryce Etheridge stepped in to provide six points, four rebounds and two assists. “Our kids stayed calm against ±eir fullcourt pressure, and we shot it well from beyond the arc,” coach Webb said. “Confidence is starting to build, and that matters. It starts with defense for us. Holding Hopkins to 16 points in the first half was big, and we also rebounded well. That win carried over into practice as we got ready for Harper Creek” Merek Zapolink was Hopkins’ lead­ ing-scorer with six points. Hopkins had six guys with four points each. I r f nil off Harper Creek in conference ooener Brett Bremer Sports Editor J t I '0 r k r i i< ’1?' r .*» si ff■? I % w r >1 I I r. r 4 I 1 ♦k > *^r u L 9 I J J sm f. t •-t^l r r 3 9 Cd * ,t 4 ! I 'I IF t. w ’i/ P * 1 w 4 I * 5:w i Al » I J i ] 1 • * / V A 't 4 x< 1 zk> » «J I • ** *. 4 I « A ■ ..iff. I I it' IT n I I • **. v — I- .■ ■ r I I The Saxons’ Quincy Brown (0) slashes to the hoop for a contested layup during the second half of the Friday night matchup with Hopkins at Hastings High School. I* *r 4 •• • :i i z £ Hastings guard Logan Kimmel (12) dribble penetrates past Hopkins' Dexter Graczyk (22) in the fourth quarter Friday at Hastings High School. Photos by Perry Hardin 4 r" I I i 0 a I » I (• f A 91 * ■ « t I I I"t { 1 4 f I i 9 (V I** I r i Saxons working on turning up the defensive pressure on opponents Brett Bremer Sports Editor Harper Creek extended its lead late to score a 51-33 win over the Hastings girls in what was the Interstate-8 Athletic Conference opener for the Saxons Tuesday in Battle Creek. The Beavers had a ten-point lead at the half. Hastings had that down to nine going into the fourth quarter before Harper Creek began to extend the advantage. Bella Friddle led the Saxons with eight points. Ashlyn Bailey, Tenleigh Nichols and Ava Noteboom had six points apiece. “We are working to improve on the defensive end,” Hastings head coach Ben Wilson said. “We increased ball pressure and were able to turn Harper Creek over. Our goal now is to consistently be able to turn those turnovers i into points on our end. “Our coaches have made it clear to our players that we are working on continuing to get better, understand our roles and progress every week, with the goal to be playing the best in March. Defense is our main focus as we go forward. Kids are playing really hard and responding to changes we are making on the floor. Right now the results aren’t there on the scoreboard but we know those wins will come.” The loss dropped the Saxons to 0-3 on the season and 0-1 in the 1-8. The Saxons will face a Parma Western team that is off to a 2-0 conference start at Parma Western tonight, Dec. 18. The Saxons were downed 57-29 in a nonconference bailgame against visiting Hopkins last Friday, Dec. 12. That Hopkins team is off to a 3-0 start to the season. I* *1 < % IK: f *■ ? s T. J? The Saxons’ Bella Friddle (23) glides towards the rack between Hopkins seniors Reegan Helderop (5) and Kelsey Burgess (11) in the first quarter of their nonconference ballgame at Hastings High School Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin 1 < A . JI » RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL A. I *1 *» p’ -1 • in i';b i i Jf* . . .Vf*' .A. r 1 if MV♦ . Mi’ '-JI r’t* L ft? J ( 0 ii ;• * r I rtf J < : I 11’ •ni ' •f k Jf n- T on T r-fiC-'Jy 8t^ ^a; 1 ,Q Hi {fe bl . fit L I* J .ilSf mU'i ...... <7 t .r 03. I-1 1 1 r> I* i Fo r. i Lot coverage shall be limited to a maximum of 56% 70%. The 56% 70% maximum may be increased with approval from the Planning Commission by 5% for each of the following completed items: 2. Areas of slopes greater than 26% 50% will not be developed or graded. (Note: A twenty fifty-percent slope equals one foot rise over two feet of run). .1 C3I ’or £k z r»r. A ar 4 9 I M I I •l 'i.geemT' * ^IWI a K* I -1,1 -spxar < I !► fP I. 1 • I» :>qoHi 1 >1 II , * (<:* I I ■ -n I i J I ’.r I IWOI n TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE proposed Ordinance #2026-199 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its December 10,2025 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its scheduled regular meeting on January 14, 2026 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. Format note—this proposed ordinance is prepared in “iegisiative formal: new verbiage proposed to be added is shown in bold type; any existing verbiage proposed to be deleted is shown lined-through. CITY OF HASTINGS & CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 2026-199 ADOPTED BY TOWNSHIP BOARD: EFFECTIVE DATE: (OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 635 ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL: EFFECTIVE DATE: (or as otherwise provided by law) COMMISSION ZONING ORDINANCE An Ordinance to amend Sections 5.05,5.06,6.05,12.09 and 13.05 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission (Rutland Charter Township Ordinance No. 2016156, as amended/City of Hastings Ordinance No. 532, as amended) pertaining to, respectively, general lighting requirements, general screening requirements, lot coverage in MU Mixed Use District, screening and landscaping of off-street parking spaces, and signs permitted in the MU Mixed Use District and LI Light Industrial District. THE CITY OF HASTINGS & THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAIN: SECTION 1 n TAINING TO GENERAL LIGHTING £ b< n —< I Il c. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to modify the preceding requirements for screening when the public benefit could still be achieved with a plan that varies from the above.” SECTION 3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.05 PERTAINING TO LOT COVERAGE IN MU MIXED Section 6.05, subsection A. and sub-part 2 therein of the Zoning Ordinance of the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission, pertaining to lot coverage in MU Mixed Use District, is amended to read as follows (the other existing sub-parts are not included in this tentative text because they are not proposed to be amended): ♦ • F* t ) nt ll r I ** i. . (' 3* •i n 1 b r I ► ■ T’1* te. ® .1 " 1 .A :5 J ( ‘“L,< * 5 -Rl/fV’ • • ti fS,l- » * ■ LfJ aL h , f I V it I 'II I J w e- - ■■'' J r 3 I• d (J',f T'i I. y c '^1 «■ k •9: I -4‘5Uld Il I* •1 10 32 Pole Option 2 20 LVflkXz « .*□ n L iVi- "■-Jr- 1 n I I Hl ▼ t US? 5^100 1 1 > I I k i I A-; I I “ 4 I— I I 4 :A including any base) • "■ sf 73T1 BP’ '''Wt s ( I t t r lA HX I I Tt* I ''-■x 7 I ^«p “ l1^iI ------ -- ” I r »• I *• 10 s * ' 6 I1 • 1 -■111 9 b 20 J ! .L I 4 L 6 V Ui n I ♦t Sb ; * ■ T*** I -r ih.,' 100 4 4 Wi. Height (feet. I b? i.* i A? II OR Ground-mounted\ •1.’- I . 11 - Pole V* ► V - OR 50 * t It J '^"1 Ground-mounted 1 Z ) -«• I» 1 I Lt = X” I Option 1 €, ( One pole sign or one ground-mounted sign in accordance with Option 1 or Option 2 in the table below; provided a permissible business use on a corner lot shall be permitted one ground mounted sign on each street frontage in accordance with Option 1 or Option 2 in the table below: Area (square feet) 1 r I Sign Type I I I • T n Minimum Setback (feet) 1* 614 ( lA r ;r T I «Wa> B irw I ». I 1‘ |Dl1< I •1 t ^oiiqc t i; ‘ •r A 251 &iinv' rai ma V tdKl I ■ b J » on dt I' ^'bebivwi eaiwflt^ cm Linda Perin, Clerk City of Hastings I ♦ ♦ t t I. A I » I i s A , I « V i'o s: I I s .Ui. 1 1 I r t t: ♦> •1 X EFFECTIVE DATE/REPEAL This Ordinance shall take effect on the latter of: (1) 15 days after enactment by both the City and Township, or (2) the eighth day after publication of a notice of adoption of this Ordinanw as required by law; provided, however, if a notice of intent to file a petition under MCL 125.3402 is timely filed with respect to this Ordinance and/or if the right of referendum under applicable provisions of the charter of the City of Hastings is timely initiated, this Ordinance shall then only take effect as provided by applicable provisions of MCL 125.3402 and/or the City charter, or as otherwise provided by law. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland <1 k I . * *: I Q. '1 U k REQUIREMENTS Section 5.06, subsection C.7. of the Zoning Ordinance of the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission, pertaining to general screening requirements, is amended to add a new sub-part c reading as follows (introductory paragraph is included for context, but existing sub-parts a and b are not included in this tentative text because they are not proposed to be amended): u 7. Screening. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, all premises used for commercial or industrial purposes shall be screened from adjoining premises located in any adjoining residential district by either of the following: ’ n » 5 1’ Section 5.05, subsection A.4. of the Zoning Ordinance of the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission, pertaining to general lighting requirements, is amended to read as follows: tt 4. Lighting fixtures shall have 100% cut-off above the horizontal plane at the lowest part of the point light source and light rays shall not be emitted by the installed fixture at angles above the horizontal plane. No light fixture shall be mounted higher than 26 33 feet above the average grade of the site grade at the pole, or 45 23 feet when the site abuts a residential district." SECTION 2 * ■ SECTION 4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 12.09 PERTAINING TO SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES Section 12.09, subsection C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance of the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission, pertaining to screening and landscaping of off-street parking areas, is amended to read as follows: C. In addition to required screening around off-street parking and loading areas, all off-street parking areas containing more than 10 parking spaces shall provide the following landscaping within the parking lot envelope, described as the area including the parking lot surface and extending 18 feet from the edge of the parking lot: "1. Two canoDv trees shall be required for each 90 square feet of total no case less than two trees shall be provided. A minimum of 2 canopy trees are required for an off street parking area with 1120 parking spaces, and one additional canopy tree is required for every 20 parking spaces or increment thereof for an offstreet parking area with more than 20 parking spaces. Utilizing landscape islands in the interior of the parking lot for tree plantings shall be encouraged, but not required. SECTION 5 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SECTION 13.05 PERTAINING TO PERMITTED SIGNS IN THE MU MIXED USE DISTRICT AND LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Section 13.05, subsections B and C, of the Zoning Ordinance of the Hastings-Rutland Joint Planning Commission, pertaining to permitted signs in the MU Mixed Use District and LI Light Industrial District, are amended to read as follows: “B. Wall signs on building walls facing a public riaht-of-way or parking area, with a sign area not exceeding 20% of the building wall area upon which affixed, or 90% of the width of the wall, but subject to a total area limit of 200 square feet; except for buildings over 150,000 square feet in area the total area limit is 556 800 square feet. Wayfinding and or informational signage shall not be included in the above stated standards. ■ �1 3, 3? * h •F 31 I 'I* V www.HasringsBcinner com A k ’<t7 1 V J I r.’ V •d I, Brett Bremer Sports Editor ,Vs ><1 t Sr I 1 I ♦ * A ^2 1 r cv J > i 4* ''i (ft ..J -'«l^ ' J*. I I « X El lb. .'«k. V V • -r f I* « 1 'i 1 ’ 'A *bBB I -1. ■ .1 i a : I « K'. fe. J B ♦ > 13 ’n Mr ‘fe’ 7^, "*h ’•’4" » 4 M, * i' ^4 < < k JOI; * t* r. B Jit ■si I A f?: II ' •, * f J*'”!:.'*' ? •X E: T<U T !%. I & ' 41^ 78ft I I •'‘-ft# to ft< * nw • 'fl * L I » jil ' S r;r ZfT^' f 4 1 I 'I ft ) ♦ < 9 * ft-. ■“iia'i x-> VIEW^ Thursday, December 18, 2025 Graup 13 DK able to turn tough defense into easy offense against Watervliet 1 ,1 TV€ KA5TNC5 BAHMBl Getting some easy baskets helped the EXehon Kellogg boy s bounce back Tues­ day night The DK Panther varsitv boys* basketball team improved to 3-2 overall this season with a 5^24 win over visiting U’aten liet «* '*The team played ell last night. Delton Kellogg head coach Jason How ­ land said. *"W'e w^ abk to get some break points that e have not been able to produce this season. We worked on it in practice and it showed last night Players were playing tough defense, which gave us the opportiauty to force turnovers and make our opponent take contested shots, converting those turnovers arxl rebourds into fast break points. It was a solid shooting night for the DK Panthers even when they wercnT taking transition opportunities to the rim. Delton Kellogg got out to a 27-14 lead in the first half. Tyler How land set the pace offensively with 22 points. He hit thrw 3-pointers and was 3-of-4 al the free throw line. DK also got len points from Grady Matteson, eight from Keegan Hill, six from Janx) Wiebenga and five from Gabe Ramsey. Caleb Jewell led Walerv liei with eight points. •* I’m proud of our play ers and their effort,” coach Howland said, •^^ hen you are able to w ork on things during practice and then see the players transfer it to a game it i.s a great feeling. The l>lion Kellogg team is at Saugatuck Friday, Dec. 19, for a Southwestern Ath- letic Conference Central Division same. Dehon Kelk^ is currently I-l in SAC Central play . GoWes scored a 50-36 con­ ference win at Delton Kellogg last Fridav. Dec. 12. It was one ofthe Delton team's toughest nights putting the ball in the basket We started out slo\* for some reason. coach How land said. "This was a big game fior us beii^ a conference game. This is the team probably to beat.in otff conference if we wfflU to get that championship. We kind ofputourseh esin a little bit ofahole, but the good new s is we get another shot them, another opportunity to eet a u in artd may be even it oul Gobles shot oul to an 8-1 lead in the first few minutes and pushed that adv antage to as many as 11 points early in the second quarter. It was 12-4 at the end of the first Coach Howland was pleased his team was able to surge a bit as that first halfwore on. DK fought back to w iihin 21 -20 al the half, and the Panthers had a brief 24-23 lead there early in the third quarter before Gobles put together a 7-0 run to close out the quarter. Sot iot guard Keegan Hill w as a bit of a spark defensively in that second quarter run for DK. creating a little bit of easy offense with his efl'orts. It w asjust his second game back tfom a broken collarbone suffered during foolhall season. Coach How land is really looking for­ ward to Hill gening up to full speed and terrorizing opposing guards along with Tyler Howland al the top of the Panthers' defensive seis. Tyler Howland led DK with nine points in the loss. Wiebenga had six points and «» -S w Mb J «» t. T* IN:. ’ll; * .» . 1 9^ k w *4 / < .»> > • The Delton Kellogg High School student section, decked oul in Christmas attire, belts out a big “You!* as it smgs along with Mariah Carey's “All I Want For Christmas Is You" during a break in the action of the varsity boys' basketball team's SAC Central contest with visiting Gobles Friday Photo by Brett Bremer Hill and Matteson added five apiece. A triple from senior Camaron Martinez late in the game had the Christmas themed DK student section going wild even as the Tigers closed out the win. Matteson had nine threes, setting a DK record, in a game w iih Gobles last season. Coach Howland said a couple things weren’t quite right offensively. He was hoping to gel a little more penetration and some kick-ouis for Matteson triple tries, and said Matteson could have worked a little better to create some space of his own loo. The DK coach is really kx^king forward to the chance to start honing W iebenga's post-game during the hoi iday break to lake advantage of his size more. Gobles got 18 points from junior point guard Caner Crippin, 12 from senior center Aden New berry and len tfom junior guard Gibscvn Curtis. Crippin w as able to handle tlie Panther pressure much of the evening, and Newbenv was a temTr around live basket in a good battle of bigs with \\ iebenga. STATE OF MICHIGAN f* JUDICIAL DISTRICT ■*»>«* w» • STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY t. ' !i Ramey and Barton team up lor runner-up Marshall Scotch Doubles finish I •I k• * < l«k. * 4- -Mt a 4/. ‘Site-; Jifei I f T Aft tar V ‘ I ► I J I4 1 1 I • *\ . 1 I r.‘ ► Mi ’c I 'J. .'t I a* t 1 lb f..a . I I ? ' •> I »•« I T ’ mC I I 1 f «li JJ. M '■ J mU 4 R-J' z <1^ i I i I * i *** 1 A i tr: x i 4 t-4 '■ .'s^KUnlsS*^' y«iw ' ! ! Il ■- ’ • Mwr«* I r I >F»*' » I t 4 J ■i- f ft*” ‘In f, t « RR ^0 «( r » i •4 « /* «e I ! -J ft If .«* I ..fl**’ ■* f I II ‘ 3 • » .1 ; I ■ l< * .< V 'ft: •> >9 4 » x?5l I ( f « I ................................. r .< •9 I * I f 9 I I »» ."f i I p» < r t .If I » s (. J 1^; ft i I ! J. a J My The Saxons Andrew Barton and Me­ gan Ramey rolled lo a runner-up finish at the annual Marshall Scotch Doubles Tournament at University Lanes in Albion Saturday. Allcmaling throws, the Saxon duo pul together a 709 series over the course of lour games w ith scores of 175, 198, 171 and 165 in the qualilying. They look a H>6-I36 win in the quarterfinals and a 192-172 win in the semifinals of match play before falling 168-160 in the cham­ pionship match. Hastings had four pairs participating Saturday. Dakota Cole and lempy Jiles were 18lh w ith a 533 scries, Aiden Hook and Khloe Baker were 23rd w ith a 497 series, and Owen Boge and Misha Hxskins were 27th with a 475 scries. In all, 38 pairs competed al the event. The Saxon boys improved to 2-0 in Interstale-8 Athletic Conference duals with a 24-6 win over Jack.son Northwest last week. The Hastings boys' team swept the individual match-ups in the head-lo-hcad games with each guy w inning two points for the team. Cole had games of 182 and 164. Bnxly Mix rolled a 150 and a 155. Barton had scores of 162 and 186. Boge tallied a 211 and a 172. Hook had scores of 211 and 175. The Saxons went into the two (3akcr games with a 20-0 lead. In Hook's 211 -game he had an all mark game with a strike or a spare al every opportunity, Hastings won one of the two Baker games, rolling a 210 xs a team and putting togellK’r a string offive straight strikes, one by each of the five bow lers in the line-up Plaintiff’s Attorney 9- Steven G. Storrs (P80557) 202 S. Broadway i- I if Hastings. Ml 49058 i- M 26*945-2242 •» V Defendant i Thomas A Hop >v 8c2j Pb I* * ' Address Unknown rnS ORDERED: V ^r. The Saxons Owen Boge fires his ball down the alley at University Lanes in Albion during the Marshall Scotch Doubles Tournament Saturday. 1. Vbu are being sued in this court by the plain to Quiet Title. You must file your answer or take cXher action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before December 11, 2025. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in I the complaint filed in this case. •4" A Saxons Megan Ramey (left) and Andrew Barton celebrate their runner-up finish at the Marshall Scotch Doubles Tournament Saturday. Dec. 13. at University Lanes in Albion Photos provided including Joius Stiling who got worked into the mix. The Hastings girls were bested by the Mounlies, but coach Ikanna Rhodes was pleased to have five varsity bow lers in her line-up. Tie top individual scores of the day were a 13 3 by Ramey, a 104 by Tempy; a 112 by Chloe Pirtle, a 96 from Khloe Baker and an 81 from Haskins. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Plaintiff shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. Nov. 19.2025 Judge Vickie L. Alspaugh P12572 LOOKING TO JOIN A WINNING TEAM? 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I- J i t I ft J �V* * * ♦ r I . -s 14 Thursday, December 18, 2025 f : F V iS/p I the HASTINGS BAMNER VIEW-.,-^ Group www.HasringsBanner.com % * rwS - 1^,. pI 'J t tf 4e a* a z . < « b 1.1 '^4“i?. ’i ) * I « < < * 4 * sa* 4 d i A 4 I >3 I k The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team celebrates with its brackets, medals and trophy after winning the 2025 Burton Richards Memorial tournament hosted by Eau Claire High School Saturday. Photo provided » f • I r I • » f Five champs and a team title for DK grapplers at Eau Claire invite Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg wrestlers won five of the 14 flights and the Panthers dominated the annual Burton Richards Memorial Tournament hosted by Eau Claire Sat­ urday. The Panthers closed the day 64.5 points ahead of runner-up Galesburg-Augusta. Evan Stampfler at 138 pounds,Griffyn Harmon at 157, Mendon Phillips at 165, Mason Ferris at 190 and Mitchell Swift at 285 pounds all won their flight. Tucker Tack at 157 pounds, Lane Steele at 126 and Alec Sinkler at 132 were second; Kayle McLellan was third at 126, and Brandon Nieuwenhuis at 106 finished fourth. Stampfler defeated Centreville’s Rockne Hamilton, a Division 4 state medalist a year ago, 5-4 in the 13 8-pound championship to close out a 4-0 day. Swift, who was third at 285 pounds last year in Division 4 in the state, pinned last year’s seventh place state medalist. Brock Woodhouse from Marcellus, 89 seconds into the 285-pound champion­ ship match Saturday. Swift was 3-0 for the day with three pins in the first period of matches. It was a pair of DK Panthers in the 157-pound championship with Griffyn Hannon pinning teammate Tucker Tack. Harmon had a technical fall and a pin on his way to the final, while Tack pinned his other two foes. Phillips pinned Galesburg-Augusta’s Jonah Ranes in the 165-pound champi­ onship to close out a 4-0 day. Ferris was 4-0 too at 190 pounds where he pinned Centreville’s Matthew Blair midway through the second period of their championship match. Ferris pinned his first ±ree opponents in the first period to get to the championship bout. Delton closed the day with 226.5 points ahead of G-A 162, Buchanan 159, Centreville 159, Berrien Springs 137, Coloma 129.5, Fennville 66, River Valley 5 3.5, Eau C laire 48 and Lawrence 37 in the top ten. In all, 16 teams took part in the tournament. The Panthers were slated to host a SAC Quad taking on Allegan and Schoolcraft Wednesday, Dec. 17. They will be back in action at the Ionia Invitational Saturday, Dec. 20. Delton Kellogg followed up its tour­ nament victory with a 39-33 win in a non-conference dual at Battle Creek Pennfield Monday. f 60 ONLINE TO HASTINGSBANNER.COM ri ' - .ffll. -r . First F’resbyterian Church of Hastings CHBI5TMA5 SERVICES Community Blue Christmas Dec. 21st at 4pm Blue Christmas is a service of wholeness and healing which offers comfort and hope to those facing grief, illness or hardship during the holiday season. Christmas Eve Service A Special offeri^ erf leggings/ r ; > sweatpantsfor Southeastern iEtementairy will ■&' coUectadt ; Dec. 24th at 4;30pm Family Friendly Service Dec. 24th at 11pm Traditional Candlelight Service t Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 28^*’ at 10am Continue the celebration of the Christmas season with a I service of readings and carols. 405 N M-37 Hwy Hastings Mi www.firstchurchhastings.org 4 V > * 4 I The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls' wrestling team accepts its trophy after winning the Kent County Championships at East Kentwood High School Saturday. Last year’s state runner-up team from Lowell was second and last year's state champs from Grand Haven were third behind the Trojans. vrtqWe^ n^txxi 1 eawiifi trami I 1 j;>:t 3^ TK knocks off last season’s top teams to win Kent County title Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ wrestling team took the cham­ pionship Saturday at East Kentwood High School in the annual Kent County Championship beating out the teams that went 1 -2 at the state finals last March. TK outscored Lowell 161 -145.5 at the top ofthe day’s standings. Lowell had three individual champions and TK had two. Nobody matched TK’s eight top-six finishes. Grand Haven was third with 143 points. Grand Haven won the MHSAA’s first girls’ team championship last March, beating out Lowell by ten points at the top of the standings at Ford Field. The TK team was 11th at those state finals. The Trojan team got individual championships fi'om Adelaide Hol­ derman at 170 pounds and Rylee Alberts at 135 pounds at East Kent­ wood Saturday. Holderman, who placed fourth at 170 pounds at the MHS AA Individu­ al StatejFinals a year ago, is the Ione returning state qualifier from last year for the Trojans. Alberts, now a junior, was a state qualifier as a fi-eshman two years ago. TK’s Briella Dykstra at 115 pounds, Madison Chipman at 100 both placed third, and Amelia Bar­ ringer at 115 pounds andKayla Price at 130 were both fourth. Their team also had Taylor Pena fifth at 170 pounds and Maggie McKeown sixth at 105 pounds. Holderman opened her day with a technical fall and a pin before beat­ ing West Ottawa’s Le’Anna Zavala 10-2 in the 170-pound championship match. Alberts pinned all four of her foes. She needed less than a minute for the win in each of the first three rounds. She stuckNorth Muskegon’s Kelsie Vandervelde 1:31 into the • 201 1 I I n J 4 ;i r i • f ‘ ■ f .'ft I ? 9l • f ' n ix 4 5>* «■ i- I1> » JI r. X A XZ I * *J L.t I ■ I I >J • J I f I t t 1 1 I 4 1 1 * > < J* * I I 1 i •v. * s’ fcfc k V I I kjXsU r: d I u ’ ► 5 1 r I imrii z t ?f I X J A 4 t i •sW **6 • W1 naM%«'i I ! S 1 ; ^ . . lt»Il2 fc t Thornapple Kellogg junior Adelaide Holderman is on the medal stand after winning the 170-pound championship at the Kent County Championships hosted by East Kentwood High School Saturday. Photos provided I io:rui t'B' ■! >i s OEpmort I * j i i < I -st^ Iiiuhixifiat r » i» ) la .'I"fj -4 J ij': riT i •p' 'H fv W 23i]l99d«aMnii i ■ i- no r: f’tBn' 4 UN «D«arlb&3H7 r ?- > •9 ■ oironoiOfTLO*,.,'' I I i 135-pound final. In all TK had 14 girls competing at the 32-team tournament. Karsyn Boersma, Morgan Boersma, Addi­ son Barringer and Jaycee Teunessen also had victories throughout the course of the day for the Trojans. West Ottawa was fourth on the day with 86.5 points ahead of Fruitport 85, Rockford 81, Forest Hills East­ ern 75, Northview 74, Kelloggsville 72 and Forest Hills Central 65 in the top ten. Lowell’s Lana Sheehan won the 115-pound weight class and the Red Arrows had Veronica Tapia win at 105 pounds and Tatianna Castillo at 110. Grand Haven got championships from Daniella Ramirez at 190 pounds and Megan Brower at 130. lufinndi '' hgtH 3 yO b37*5C." bsttton zotod*! 1L e8 i ono; b 1 jbhubhi 1 i£l d ’on Junitbnfjoq '-1 f \t f I '-n: jjS2ii^;^nrp»M r^no:- 'S e " I ( . .Ecnziood -‘uii'iObZ. ‘;n*rn'job n>283iBcr eso'/ztb.'imyjnrr.W4,i.j rc-^ ’□daucfidj conon: / ■ » 'J4 iL ft* » Lg rd* >• .^naioiT '.ri.* ■ zehizdjnofJfnffl^gBV'.'- P'-r’H A/ 1 f 1 f I 14 llOQJltnT j , ilnioa t * rO^t ; JC/A . .8 f r . -Usd t! 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The Hastings ‘ B ’ Team won the tournament championship with 207.5 points and Lakewood had a ‘B’ Team place second with 132 points. The Lions were third with 114.5 points ahead of Portage Northern 108, Battle Creek Lakeview 72, Colon 42 and Web­ berville 6. The Lion team had three other top four individual finishes at the tournament. Tyrese Robinson El at 215 pounds and Roman Schillz at 126 both placed third and Josh Deppe was fourth at 157pounds. Burpee pinned his first two opponents on the day and then defeated Patrick Walkington from Lakewood 21 -4 in the championship match at 190 pounds. Long earned his title with four pins. He had three competitors stuck within a minute and all four of his pins in the . 1 fdfllUO^ r- t ** • fc K. J* ■ 4 n J j » i ■ L » fh'7 * >.•«* ^i*r 1^- Mill •.. 1 IJ I I I «<>* I H / 7 / LI ** I 7• r i J w V-*7 A A •4 « A > ■?a.- KT «. t: * ri ■ '.-K— - kr- J,. I 4 A I «, : t t U-. 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The elk is currently being processed at Fox Farm Processing in Freeport. “It takes quite a while to cut up a 306-pound elk,” Nelson laughed. Nelson gave praise to his guide, Don Priest, and ±e staff at Canada Creek Ranch, his home base during the hunt. “We just had a fantastic time up and a fantastic time back,” Nelson said. Nelson, an avid hunter, can’t get around as well as he used to in his younger days. But that posed Bruce “The Moose” Nelson may have to change his nickname to “The Elk” after his most recent hunting excursion. The Hastings-based hunter, 87, waited 61 years to take his shot at an elk. After receiving his long-awaited cow elk permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in June of this year, Nelson needed only a day of action in Atlanta, Mich., before he experienced the moment he’s been waiting for. Armed with his .450 Bushmaster, Nelson took his shot at 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. “I shot her at 100 yards, and she dropped right in her tracks — never moved,” Nelson said. Nelson’s only complaint? It only r: w > Local hunter bags elk after 61-year wait I 7- s r : !! .Wi fs VIE)AU^ Group Thursday, December 25, 2025 -r > □I DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BARRY COUNTY SINCE 1856 BANNER VOL. 171, NO. 52 41 1 I — -Iw 4 * s I t% rfT« •..« * i <I * I . ^(ff&cn/ I PAGES J < b •m! 4 t TK LADIES DOWN PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN CALEDONIA SQUAD I «• IT r*'" 4 • V » ; no problem to his trip thanks to his guide, Priest. Nelson and his entourage drove around in a truck, looking for elk. Once a herd was spotted, Nelson got out of the truck to take his shot. So they drove around, and then we jumped out and got in position to shoot the cow (elk),” Nelson said. “Actually, I saw this big cow and three other cows, and a fourby-four bull, all one right behind the other. And I took the biggest cow — that was just exciting,” Nelson said. After taking down the elk, Nelson practiced a longtime tradition among elk-hunters: smearing blood from the elk on his forehead. “And that makes you an official, successful elk hunter,” Nelson said. Heavy snow and a recent ice See ELK on 3 ' V rAj Sunday blaze in Middleville ends in total loss, no fatalities Karen TurkO'Ebrlght Staff Writer iSIftWHfifS -1 Fire crews arrived on the scene of a house fire at 128 Ellis St. in the Village of Middleville on Sunday morning, Dec. 21, for a fight that would last several hours. Fire Chic^Bill Richardson from Thomapple Township Emergency Services said the call from central dispatch came in for his crew at 8:36 a.m. We had 10 firefighters on scene within 10 minutes. I think initial units were on scene in three minutes,” Richardson said. No fatalities, the house was a total loss. We were able to save the attached garage with two cars in it and the cat.” Richardson added that two ambulances from his department transferred the only two occu­ pants in the house to a nearby hospital, where they are now recovering. He said that the cause of the fire will remain undetermined. “The house was not safe for our firefighters to go in and do iWTTJ 311 t • - ^allrv^ibbi^Z riSt.lS.a9G .rwoAbrww ittl aibKBJfeO-iin l'. ok > I J mrrO I Tii ’ ? J 7 X-J-1 > .5 J ' ; I » Is i mi lb won . Ti¥ibiii Oi bad "Hi I’f >«t0i mdnw r+^ ♦>7 I ’5 75n33T2rn:i ■fii-KTiiTOo > ’ r’ X I : u >•' A' ttil Tfp 1I ni I «* I ' X n* . t I 1: .* a .sY-a^.T ' *»Vi ! ♦ < I 3K1 ..v..!ji46X‘>5^ ?). i.'-jH a_^ - U» > h 3rl! ’IC? 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The trial was delayed after a motion hearing before Judge Michael Schipper in Barry County District Court 56B in Hastings on Dec. 10. “We just got an adjournment, but we don’t have a new (trial) date yet,” said Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County prosecutor, “It will be in April or early May.” According to Pratt, the trial date was pushed back after West’s defense counsel requested addi­ tional information from the county prosecutor’s office. West isn’t alone in having his trial date rescheduled. .A < • f *6 7 Vt X < I i >—'k . •’F- ■ ( f *cb ' y p « 1 (■ % k Lt* >■ :2 f n < r -f'*’ I 4 * ? 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Broadway in Hastings, a building 4 4 z^revxiW 3tn 2i* I 4» U>^*' •l I **' I I Mfiffi Ef quQTii' TXjtxi? ^iiv 5 i *•-* shared with Broadway Dental. The new office location, approximately a half mile south of the current location at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., will be open for business starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2,2026. The phone number will remain the same: 269- 945-9554. View Newspaper Group publishes 22 community newspapers in Michigan, reaching more than 350,000 households by U.S. Mail each week. In addition to The Banner, Reminder, and Sun and News in West Michigan, View also pub­ fishes lishes The Lowell Ledger, Buyers Guide and News, Battle Creek Shopper News, Ad-Visor and Chronicle in Marshall and Daily News based in Greenville. For more information, visit mihomepaper.com or contact \^ew Newspaper Group Brand Manager Emily Caswell at ecawell@ mihomepaper.com or 810-513-8501 — MM rx.-t t •-’522125 •’4.’ X'. 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After emerging from the woods, 37mile racers settle into a long grind across 18 miles of Barry County gravel roads, winding past Audubon Sanctuary scenery before hitting the notorious Sager and Shaw two-tracks. Regardless of distance, the closing act favors speed; a fast, five-mile run to the finish on mostly gravel roads, where any remaining energy could be unleashed in a final push to the line. VanTongeren, who is from Grand Rap­ ids, said that when it came time to design an event of this nature, Barry County and its rich network of trails and gravel roads was a no-brainer. The county is also home to the Barry Roubaix, the largest gravel road cycling race in the countiy. rhe combination of Barry County and the single-track trails at Yankee Springs and then Camp Manitou-Lin, the great home base to start and finish the race, that’s pretty rare,” VanTongeren said. “There are very few places in Michigan that can offer those three things in one place. The event also features a kids loop that can be used for free. Riders see how many laps they can do in 10 minutes and winners even receive metals. VanTongeren said that oiganizers are seeking volunteers, as well. * Closed-Cell Foam Insulation ♦ Blown-In Attic Insulation Lj n-'•r I.; £* Jb ’A 9 I X Nelson’s V .. 4 9 s 4 r <1 ‘5. . '4.. *4 < SPRAY FOAM,LLC *V ’X V Nelson Schmucker 1700 N. Ainger Rd. ♦ Chariotte, Ml 48813 ' I 5^^ ■; iI 4/.I t I A J < E / r I, I 4 J t ■ b r:^- f r J'^'i £ -k**' .1 I ^<*1^ <« < ’ '» f V l*»« (!^ 'v [ /V'' i 1 I ^y- 9 k t 1 ywrais lioWi 4 .«nf' Ln * 1 4 ; I .• *4 I, s k' > 4 rr 1 •'> 1 J C* Supper club offers class on ‘comfort foods’ The Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club is offering local residents a way to kick off the New Year in a healthy way, hosting a winter plant-based cooking class on “comfort foods” on Sunday, Jan. 4, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Those attending the class will learn about recipes using whole foods, such as raw cashews or tofu, to make a tasty cream sauce. Participants will also enjoy food demonstrations and samples while learning the health benefits. Featured recipes are set to include mac and cheese, a potato dish, spinach artichoke dip, and chicken-like nuggets. k -S^ fs I -•<... ' .1 & ^<2 » I rj'iS* ♦t . 4 The presentation will take place in the Community Hall ofthe Hastings Adven­ tist Elementary School on Terry Lane in Hastings, off of Stair School Road. There is no cost to attend the class, though good-will offerings are welcome. The Hastings Healthy Living Supper Club is a health ministry su •rted by the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church to educate its members and the community. For more information or to RSVP for the evenL persons may text with their name to 269-804-9959 or email Hhealthylivingsupperclub@gmail. — DM *><■ •Pj J I i-’ 0-^': , pe' 4 <1 4 MS < «• I*-* n» ■w ■%C' I *2 * I 9^^ * 1 '■1 * .si w* •JM I I >v 1 Ct* 9 '•’9^ tjr - w*-* 5 ’‘ .*i ** fV«Mnf^ •< I ' • r^. r*-* iW ****■ •V < •>ia i [is I i-*’ . * k 4 •' 4 / ? _ ^_wwt3 l^tS as ^4 .4'a^* ««»' -4*** » >4 b I ,T‘ -! \ • I t ie'^Michfvi and MMKhuiMm are tfw only «atm to eimpt both cha li^MBture and gownor from pubUc wcontolM vfliV T> Si»" I, I, V Michigan and Massachusetts are the only states to exempt both the legislature and governor from public records laws. Courtesy photo GD WOOD PRODUCTS then Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration following public pressure, or were revealed through criminal prosecutions. “I don’t know that we ultimately received everything that otherwise would have been subject to FOIA,” Fonger said. Government officials have become increasingly resistant to records requests, according to MLive President John Hiner. He believes that a system with high fees and long waits to receive those records is working against the public, not for it “We spend tens of thousands ofdollars a year just to get infonnation thaL in a more transparent state, we wouldn’t have to pay anything (for),” Hiner said. Wi± no success in creating a legislative solution to expand FOIA to include the gov­ ernor and legislature, many have suggested !=Z!>x alternative measures as an option. Nessel said many candidates have run on pro-transparency platforms only to abandon promises to expand FOIA once in office. Any proposed change to Michigan’s FOIA law may need to be put on a statewide ballot to decide, Nessel said. Lobbyists and news outlets have been trying to no avail to get legislatitm passed for the last decade. They, too, have begun to look elsewhere. A statewide poll from the Michigan Press Association in 2025 ' indicated 89% of Michigan voters would support a ballot initiative to change the law. ‘‘Once these people are in positions of authority, and they’ve been benefiting from something like a lack ofFOIA, they’re just not going to (change the law),” Nessel said. “It’s got to be through a ballot proposal.” All MuckRock data used wasfrom Nov. 29. As this data is continually updated, results may havefluctuated slightly in the time since. Lee Marentette is a junior at Grand Valley State University. He serves as the news editor ofthe Grand Valley Lanthom, Marentette is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. -v r i;i I I itaBOf ;7 5 I y ’jSOT^ r 1 “L A- ..*. . _ . L- ._. I Ti < 4 * 'W* /* T *r - Tt I I r I .......... 9 • ^5 4 M M ♦ t « r^i , I Lt !•« 9isa I • -» I J ► •: U.. 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(USPS #71830) 1351 N M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 > 'ia •t *A g4 * I A f *5i 1 If VJ \ K r li It '■ er ‘ I.'x. Conscientious Timber Harvester Wanting to Buy Standing Timber Start Saving Today * Use Spray Foam J t 1 517-983-0954 .fl 71 . e J. BJ: K YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. fl -9 I w > •V I r # developed that sees transparency laws as a nuisance rather than a necessity for open government. She says legislators have become accustomed to candid, sometimes hostile email correspondence and may be more reluctant to discuss bills if made publicly available. “If all you’ve ever known is that these conversations are not made public - these conversations are not exposed - you get used to it,” Nessel said, “Then when you feel like you have to do more than thaL all you can see is the negatives.” Nessel says FOIA requests have also been increasingly used for what she cate­ gorizes as harassmenL both from ±e public and lawmakers, particularly ±e House Oversight Committee. A large increase in requests also has put a strain on her office. Because of long response times, exorbitant fees and exemptions, many journalists increasingly workaround, or withouL FOIA requests. Ron Fonger of the Flint Journal cov­ ered the Flint water crisis largely without FOIA, primarily through public meetings. Re­ cords that Fonger did report on were e Family Owned & Operated self-released by k SAW MILL OFFICE -M*.' 517-254-4463 r r A 7'k fe VI Al* L V r w 1 k B A'A 1 J* •Ui J I I V r y 1 Iwl f 1 ih 9, 1 •v iH I i t Locals are including their lost loved ones in the holi­ day season this year. Gail Lowe, who spearheaded the “Memorial Christmas Tree." said her daughter's memory inspired her to petition the Hastings City L S? Council to designate the tree. Barry County rest- -- w dents have been adorning the tree this month, locat­ ed near Thornapple Plaza across from the Hastings Public Library, with custom ornaments that remember lost loved ones. Ornaments must be taken down from the tree by the first week in January, Lowe said. Photo by Molly Macleod Ai U ill 4 !•< 1 r4 A decade ago, Michigan was dead last in national government transparency rankings. ^ile it has made some improvements, Michigan, alongside Massachusetts, re­ mains one of two states where both the governor and the legislature are exempt from public records laws. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows access to most records of public bodies. The most recent legisla­ tion aimed at changing FOIA was rejected last month by House Speaker Matt Hall, in favor of reforms to publicly disclose legislative earmarks before the state budget was passed. Moves like Hall’s raise the question of where we stand nationally when it comes to providing access to government records. Collaborative journalism nonprofit MuckRock assists in filing and tracking public information requests across the countiy. Their website provides up to date statistics on each state, which can help gauge where Michigan ranks today. Statewide, 21% of requests come with a fee attached, which is the fourth highest rate in the countiy; Oregon is the highest at 27.6%. The average cost of a public records request in Michigan is nearly $5,200, which is the 13th highest in the nation; California is the highest at $31,565, but only requests fees 2.7% of the time. University ofFIorida’s Freedom oflnformation Project Director David Cuillier has spent two decades researching government information. A report he authored in 2019 < r' *1 using MuckRock data found a correlation between better transparency and striper provisions, particularly short respcmse deadlines and mandatory fee-shifting. Michigan’s law contains both of these, as well as very high fees for violations. Possibly due to these factors, Michigan does rank among the middle of the states in requestor success rate at 34%; Alabama has the worst success rate at 15.8%. However, expensive fees still present a sienificant challenge to citizens seeking public records. While the overall success rate may be high in Michigan, the cost may dissuade many requestors from seeking information in the first place. Cuillier suggested every state should have an independent office, orombudsman, to aid the public and ensure the law is fol­ lowed correctly. One state that does this is Connecticut. To him, transparency success comes down to one important part of the law: Enforcement In Michigan, every public body desig­ nates its own FOIA coordinator, and the way different offices approach requests can vary. He stressed that FOIA is less effective when run from within an agency, where it is susceptible to abuse through exorbitant fees. “You could pass the best law in the world, but if it has no teeth, the government is just going to ignore if and it won’t make a difference,” Cuillier said. In Lansing, state lawmakers have gotten used to operating with no concern about FOIA at all. Attorney General Dana Nessel believes that in the State Capitol a culture has 4 A Michigan still shields governor, lawmakers from FOIA as high fees hinder access Lee Marentette Special to The Banner i ( i; 7’l' ■ t « X I ■ TREE INCLUDES LOST LOVED ONES THIS CHRISTMAS -14 'I memorial w J T55 Contributing Writer Mark VanTongeren knows that his event isn’t necessarily one that will attract thousand.s of people. That's part of the fun of it “It's such a difficult race that it's never going to grow a lot" said VanTongeren, who is race director of the Ixrrds of the Springs bike race, which is slated for Sept. 12. 2026 in Yankee Springs. “It’s asking a rider to bike on pretty treacherous sin^e-track trails over at the IJccp Lake Trail System and then having to bike a lot of those hilly, dirt roads.” “I never designed it to be a big race,” he added. I always knew it would be loo difficult to grow a whole lot, but that’s just part of what people like about the race. They know, when they've completed it, they’ve done something a lot of people can’t do." Now in its eighth year, the Lord of the Springs event has opened up for registra­ tion. Participants can sign up for 19- or 37-mile races that take riders on both singlc-track trai Is and gravel roads throughout the slate recreation area in Yankee Springs. The race kicks off and finishes up at Camp Manitou-Lin. The event routinely attracts around 350 participants each year. Registrations can be made at lordofthesprings.com. “It doesn’t really have a capacity limit,” VanTongeren said. “The main benefit to signing up now is to get a race on the cal­ endar so you are motivated to train through the rough winter months.” The race unfolds in clearly defined phases, each testing a different skill set. Ridersare sent offin waves,rollingthrough a five-mile lead-out that quickly strings the field out on mostly gravel terrain. From there, the tone shi fts sharply as competitors dive into five demanding miles of the Yan­ kee Springs Deep Lake mountain bike trail, where technical single-track and punchy climbs begin to separate contenders. WWW HastingsBonner com *ZZ.‘ < it; Jayson Bussa 1 } ff -1?! - I I. ’ft»' < .« •A I S'.' N * si >« s 5 I 'i' < 4 1 •AS \ *51 K �£ ■ti ■ . A ft I www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANHER | Group Santa delivers AEDs to area high schools > ’f I' ’ 1 3 Thursday, December 25, 2025 <3 y / .F <* r I J i .«* I ' Ke V rI i: I Ct ?• H r« AM"- f* F i i * r WfrWCvt.-: *v I 4 i I j i «M>« rir Ite J. SAVE A Lire 'I- I In SPOMMfl I • MS i ttr KgfSSSt 4 t H ? I K’ «! t. t 1. 1^^ w *! *3 3 1 J ft 1 -«J» -V .JRf * *» I K. f u |l K .1 II. I % I * % 1 f 1^.: f.V. i ' TW* -W‘‘A C ‘ r.« *L’ 3 I. p v=<A, A tJ Recent wintery weather adds to already busy December ' Ui” * A '. £ . > 6 '■ 'I ' I < i / V i f n >■ I "7 ?(' h. Dennis Mansfield Staff Writer J L Vi- :il r I ’.I I.’ II' _ a.- • 'i.b . -L *. w 4 4 j I b ' 1 ft ’> T * 'j j A 4 > '’>1 r < » '■■is.. 71 4i ‘ '»n . .. w « V H *J I J I ft . I '.I »• f»r w 4*^ iu;, il 1 8 * I •ss I I. OT ’ f ! n*.’ i □t I t i *• » J -J ♦ I 03‘; 1. 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I . ♦- * L .XL. •5^ 5I II I I«• ' LiiMl b«r J ; J I ■ JV' *» h 'J I .jj * I 1 nij J 11' nr *.(n ji'jVs' -'t I I h {*♦ its 1 «r r ‘ i r-i li. t. ■ i. T 4 a sc VJ >M s I i J I I I « . i s. » I -t L I Several area firefighters assisted Thomapple Township Emergency Services in fighting the blaze at 128 Ellis St. in the Village of Middleville on Sunday, Dec. 21. LOSS I 4 I U.e 1 X .. » *>^*-* —2?.- «« Santa made early stops to Hastings High School and Thornapple Kellogg High School last week as he prepares for the big day this Thursday, Dec. 25. Jordan Mulder, owner of J Mulder Agency in Middleville, donned his Santa suit to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and “Stop the Bleed” kits to the two high schools. Mulder said he was inspired to donate the AEDs and kits through his agency after losing a high school teammate on the court. Courtesy photo /> 3d} 1 it t * 1 V I u* */ K I .1^ e 4» %fl.M •* .■4'* J k ' I . i tL^ 1 JU yr*^.-' o aw 51L '4f> I 1 -4 -.t J a .‘1^’ 4 i y r 1' ) ■ y. I r I Wet and then snowy weather last Thursday and Friday provided more evidence that this winter could be a busier one - at least in comparison with the past cou­ ple of years - for the crew at the Barry County Road Commission, as well as other county agencies. Jake Welch, BCRC manager, said crews were out treating coun­ ty roadways as early as 3 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, after it rained in the area during the night of Thursday, Dec. 18. “We had some rain overnight,” Welch said. “It wasn’t like it was a freezing rain.” With snowfall occurring on Friday, crews were back out to make sure road conditions were made as safe as possible. A limited number of plow trucks were also in operation the following day. “Everything had been cleared off, but we put some more materi­ al out on the roads,” Welch added. Overall, according to BCRC statistics, the “weather event” led to crews to work 201 hours and use 410 yards of material on local roads at a cost of about $50,000. Welch said most of the cost, or at least added cost, was due to the use of the various materials - gravel, sand and salt - used to melt or break up any ice on the roadways. Snow or not, crews would still have been out working, whether plowing, clearing trees or completing other related duties. “There are some savings (when it doesn’t snow),” Welch said. “But it’s not as stark of a differ­ ence as people might think, “The bigger story may be the early winter in general,” he added. From Nov. 10 to Dec. 20, the BCRC expended about $728,000 to address road conditions. That’s up from $524,000 for the same period last year and a dramatic spike from $136,000 spent at the start of the winter of 2023. “That was an incredibly mild winter,” he said of 2023. “Last year, everybody felt it was a more normal winter again.” The wintery weather late last week also had local law enforce­ ment agencies out responding to calls. “According to our stats, we had three accidents that morning, with one unrelated to the weather,” said UndersherifF Kevin Erb with the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. “The weather wasn’t near as bad as they had led us to believe, for­ tunately for us.” While also happy the weather didn’t result in more difficult road conditions, Welch said he’d prefer the weather to be more like last year when temperatures dipped below freezing and then gener­ ally stayed that way until spring. That compared to the early winter conditions this year, with tem­ peratures climbing back into the mid-40s just before the Christmas holiday. According to Welch, the cycle of temperatures dipping below freezing only to return to warmer conditions can “wreak havoc on our roads.” “It’s just not good for your road system,” he added. I ♦ ♦ I r € i7 f «•* * Continued from Page 1 ELK : * Continued from Page 1 storm in Northern Michigan made dragging the elk back to the truck somewhat difficult. “It was a tough job dragging it out, even at 100 yards,” Nelson said. “... It took four guys to drag it that 100 yards » back to the road. Nelson applied for his first elk per­ mit through the DNR in 1964, at the age of 26. Unsuccessful in securing a permit that year, he tried again, unsuccessfully, in 1965. Nelson said the state closed elk hunting after the 1965 season for about 20 years, before opening it back up in the mid-1980s. Nelson has applied for a permit every year since, and has been denied each year up until this year. This month’s trip may be a once-ina-lifetime experience for Nelson. Now that he’s bagged his elk, he said he must wait 10 more years before he can apply for another permit. That would put him near 100 years old. “They’d have to take me in a wheel chair,” he laughed. A lifelong hunter of all kinds of game, he said this experience ranks near the top for him. “I would have to say it would almost be number one,” Nelson said. “I’ve waited so long for it, and I always wanted to go elk hunting. And it’s fab­ ulous country up there, too. You just couldn’t ask for anything nicer.” inside firefighting,” Richardson said. “We had to pulTit apart with an exca­ vator, We were there for seven hours.” Anyone who wants to donate to the family that lost their home can contact Barry County United Way, according to Richardson. Several area fire crews assist­ ed Thomapple Township Emergency Services in fighting the blaze. They includ­ ed both Wayland and Hastings city fire departments, plus Leighton, Yankee Springs and Caledonia township fire departments. w DELAYED Brandon Mousseau, 29, also of Calhoun County, was originally set to go to trial in Barry County on an open murder charge in mid-December. But Schipper agreed to a motion by Mousseau’s defense attorney, Lyonel Woolley, to move the trial back to the first week in March 2026 during a sta­ tus conference in late October. At the time, Woolley said Pratt also approved the change in dates, though P^tt disputed that in saying she was “not in complete agreement” with any delay. “It’s painful to my office,” she said. “It’s painful to the victim’s family.” Schipper defended his ruling, saying the process of going to trial was still moving forward at an appropriate pace. “We move quicker than anybody,” he said, while making his ruling at the October hearing. “But we’re not going to rush any case, especially a murder case. So, I think this makes sense.” Mousseau and West each face open murder charges as fourth-degree habitual offenders in the death of Battle Creek resident Jimmy Sykes, who was found dead in a driveway on Cloverdale Road in Baltimore Township, southwest of the Village of Nashville, on May 29, 2024. According to reports, the two alleged­ ly bludgeoned the 79-year-old Sykes with the blunt side of a hatchet before running him over with a vehicle. West’s trial is set for mid-January 2026. According to previous news reports of Sykes’ murder, the elderly man was discovered in the driveway of a vacant home about 20 miles from his home in Battle Creek. Court records indicate that Mousseau was located driving Sykes’s truck with West as a passenger later that day. At an earlier arraignment hearing for West, Pratt provided details on what her office believes happened that day, stating Mousseau and West alleged­ ly had been taking advantage of the elderly man and lured him out to the rural area by claiming they were all going out for breakfast. Pratt added that Sykes struggled with dementia. * 4'*.. c’ »• f -f ■ ■ 1 *ik i VC ♦ s *A * S V < JA » 9 li. 25 •-?! V A9 * * w- 1 4 I-* * I t K ^4 b ft F>-^ > I W b 4 k v- r< - 1 ±J< i T -r .1 V I 1.^ 5* ’’i j •s u. I’ — ' EE ’ 1 ? f I * oo b 4 » J I ‘ » BOLluHE Crews battled a fire in Middleville for hours Sunday morning, Dec. 21. The home was a total loss. «Vl w Financial fl .1 i' FOCUS R Provided by the Barry County offices of Edward Jones Andrew Cove, CFP®, AAMS® AFFP® Financial Advisor 421 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3553 Member SIPC u f Jeff Domenico, AAMS* CRPC* Financial Advisor 450 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 100 Hastings, UI 49058 (269) 948-8265 ? Take control: Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictive Let’s be honest: The word “budget” doesn’t exactly spark joy for most people. It can feel restricfive or even generate feelings of guilt about past spending choices. But what if budgeting could feel empowering? When done right, it’s simply about understanding your money and making sure it aligns with what truly matters to you. Who needs a budget? While nearly everyone can benefit from budget­ ing, it’s especially help­ ful if you’re just starting out on your own, if your expenses exceed your in­ come or if you’re working toward a big goal like buying a home or retiring. Major life changes — marriage, a new baby, a job change or even retirement itself — are also per­ fect times to take a fresh look at your finances. If your spending causes you stress or you simply want clarity about where your money goes each month, budgeting can help. Here are a few tips to help get you started: Dispense with the dread. Often, the hardest part of budgeting is just getting started. Try breaking it down into small, manageable steps, and dedicate 30 minutes a week to tracking your income and expenses. Pair budgeting with something enjoyable — a favorite coffee or a relaxing activity — to make it less of a chore. If you have no idea how much you spend, start by simply observing your buying habits for a few months. Review your checking and credit card accounts to see money coming in and going out. You can’t change the past but you can adjust for your future. Find your level of de­ tail. There’s no one-sizefits-all approach to budgeting. You might start by tracking just total income and expenses or by using the popular 50/30/20 rule: 50% for necessities, 30% for wants and 20% for savings and debt reduction. Some people prefer to build detailed categories for everything from groceries to entertainment, while others keep broader categories that work better for their life­ styles. Technology can be your friend here. Budget apps and Ai-enabled spreadsheets can pull information directly from your bank and credit card statements, making the process much’ easier. Make it work for you. Once you’ve tracked your spending, look for areas to adjust. Can you swap brand-name items for generics? Are there sub­ ♦ ♦ \ J ••i*: , f l”. « I K I t 1 Continued from Page 1 >* k scriptions you’re not us­ ing? Sometimes the big­ gest impact comes from examining your largest expenses — housing, utilities, transportation, insurance — to find op­ portunities to save. If you can’t make room in your budget, you may need to revisit and reprioritize your financial goals. A financial advisor can help you understand your options and any trade-offs. Stay on track. Check in with your budget monthly, quarterly or an­ nually — whatever works for you. When life chang­ es, your budget should too. Salary increases, bo­ nuses, new expenses or significant life events are all good reasons to review and adjust. Above all, the goal of a budget isn’t perfection. It’s progress toward finan­ cial confidence and peace of mind. A good budget shouldn’t limit you — it should free you to spend guilt-free on what matters while saving intentionally for your future. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC I 1 I ;-'7, • 1 �- II 4 r ) J J 4 Thursday, December 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER j VIEW Group www.HastingsBanner.com Kiwanis honors young^itizens Hastings elementary school and middle school teachers have selected students to be honored as citizens of the month by the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. J ? iMi» .uyrii I c fk ’ * T • a■ r r I J*/ .w « •4.t * w n, kJ b / I I V i iT 1 ‘ > X «r f.’ r* • • ■• * I I J f b * -ru schoolers were recently namea named Citizens citizens Ot of the the av..vwiqio wcic icueriuy ■ ^7 month. They include sixth graders Jordan Zinv and Weston Walsh- spvpnth graders Carter Graham and Willow Merrick and eighth grad^l Charlotte VerWys(studentof Bagley and Jasmin Ramirez-Tapia. and Gordyn Parsons (student of Gary and Nicole Parsons). Star - Dorian Patterson (student ofCory Patterson and Jenessa Miller) and Clara Lilley (student of Matthew and Jennifer Lilley). Hastings Middle School Sixth graders Jordan Ziny (student of Charles and Courtney Ziny) and Weston Walsh (student of Andrew Walsh and Geneva Knapp); seventh graders Carter Graham (student of Dennis and Nina Graham) and Willow Merrick (student ofJon and Maiya Merrick) and eighth graders Charlotte Bagley (student of Jonathan and Kristin Bagley) and Jasmin Ramirez-Tapia (stu­ dent of Arlene Ortiz-Cruz). Hastings 9 otte 9 <•' I > I •V /• r <» ». 4 IK J ’ <i. •+ 5 4. r « - f I W r J..C 1'aijKini^^ A * 4 Vid it i t r Rmt £ I Z M.'. % ( *r- I 4 iV -w k. w sU r > V.. 1 I. mi r > 4 i U' F L< 4 4 «. FL Ji Area School System » ♦ « 8*. X W fir. ' ' I. I •I I, . Skylar Lucas and Lilly Schnerre are Opal Day was honored as Central Northeastern Elementary’s Citizens of the Month. I Elementary’s Citizen of the Month. Courtesy photos YOU’RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. •X I k• I 1 vers I I I SI -f I . Sil <• i->l ♦w. 4— b You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors and our future. I 9 2 2can -FT 7^ LFJ I ,3 •^1 ’1 I' I * • •• ■> 1 L.? «1 A 4 <9* 1 f 1 nn I • Jrl ■LJK Ji flP -t-J ..^ !- i’ u Group fl Your Community Connection I Southeastern's Citizens of the Month for November are Liam VerWys and fcp the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check( at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on January 22, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which (may charge a fee for this information: Name(s) of the mortgagor(s): Christopher Vanstee and Tami Vanstee, husband and wife Original Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or( assigns ( • r r .7 Dorian Patterson and Clara Lilley are Star Elementary’s November Gordyn Parsons. %iiS '4 I I iTI I 4- Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following (mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of I I.** d 4- I r t’ B ■ • VIEV^’ 'f ► .'M James VerWys and Rebecca Hindenach) A A 8 8JB attitude, conduct, academics, character, service, leadership and sportsmanship. The citizens of the month for Novem­ ber (with parents’ names in parentheses) include; Central - Opal Day (student of Darnell Day and Catie Case). Northeastern - Skylar Lucas (student of Blake and Joyelle Lucas) and Lilly Schnerre (student of Michael and Katie Schnerre) 4 | iSSKjesr Students are selected by their teachers for reasons such as excellent citizenship, I -4 . i’ •V* - Kiwanis Citizens of the Month. '41 I J f «w A, .T-5 v*H V— $ •• f A •r 4 * > V" . ► 4^ / *?•» •I * .1 .1 U' . rZ iV 7 . •jfl: X V a r *n f * 4* * 1 k' I * t A » .» 1 r-' ■RI* fW' > l z t The Barry Conservation District is hosting a workshop session, "Boom or Bust; Invasion of the Spongy Moth" at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Foreclosing Assignee (if any); Freedom Hastings on Friday, Jan. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Courtesy photo Mortgage Corporation Date of Mortgage: November 21,2016 Date of Mortgage Recording: December 8,2016 Amount claimed due on date of notice: $274,156.83 Description of the mortgaged premises: Situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry The Barry Conservation District is getPersons are requested to register for County, Michigan, and described as; Lot ting ready for a fight, hosting a workshop theworkshopbyFriday,Jan.2,toreserve 52, Boulder Creek Estates, according to the’ session, “Boom or Bust: Invasion of the a lunch and may do so online at https:// recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 Spongy Moth” at Pierce Cedar Creek In­ wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink. of Plats, Page 23. stitute in Hastings on Friday, Jan. 9, from aspx?name=E351193&id=438. Common street address (if any): 5570 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The BCD has also compiled more Ravine Dr, Middleville, Ml 49333-8371 The workshop will feature University information, links, and a list of con­ The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless! of Chicago professor Dr. Greg Dwyer and tractors who can help, at barrycd.org/ determined abandoned in accordance the Barry Conservation District staff for learn/spongymoth. Or persons may with MCL 600.3241a; or, if the subject real an update on this invasive species. The contact the BCD via email at barryproperty is used for agricultural purposes as workshop is to help those interested to conservation@macd.org, or by calling defined by MCL 600.3240(16). DM learn about the moth, the virus and what 269-908-4139. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature they can do about it. Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 According to the BCD, the spongy the borrower will be held responsible moth, like other moths and butterflies, to the person who buys the property at has a 4-stage life cycle - egg, larvae, the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the pupa and adult. It begins with the egg mortgage holder for damaging the property The Lakewood Public Schools Hall stage, where each egg mass can contain during the redemption period. of Fame is seeking nominations for its 600-1,000 eggs. Attention homeowner: If you are a military 2026 class of inductees. The eggs hatch into larvae, or caterservice member on active duty, if your period Nominations for the next class of of active duty has concluded less than 90 pillars, and it is this stage where spongy days ago, or if you have been ordered to Hall of Famers are being accepted moths reportedly feed continuously, caus­ lactive duty, please contact the attorney for through Jan-. 30, 2026. An induction ing severe to complete defoliation of trees the party foreclosing the mortgage at the ceremony will be held at Lakewood if the population is large enough. telephone number stated in this notice. High School on April 22, 2026. The workshop will include an outdoor This notice is from a debt collector. Beginning in 2017, the Lakewood ID session in the afternoon, weather per­ Date of notice: December 18, 2025 Hall of Fame was established to honor Trott Law, P.C. mitting, so those planning to attend are 31440 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 145 former students and staff of Lake­ asked to come dressed for the outdoors. Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 wood who have “made an exceptional Cost of the program, which includes a (248)642-2515 contribution to society, achieved lunch, is $15 for BCD members and $21 exceptional success, brought honor for non-members. Though, members can 1580154 and prestige to Lakewood Public attend the program only for free, while (12-18)(01-08) non-members may participate for $8. Barry Conservation District to host workshop on spongy moth invasion r MZA* s •3F. I * SEN. ALBERT: Michigan should embrace new scholarship opportunity z Senator Thomas Albert . !{“* J r I ♦ • ♦ I Michigan kids deserve a chance to succeed no matter where they live. Unfortunately, far too many schools in our state are failing students and their families. As Gov. Gretch­ en Whitmer noted in her State of the State address earli­ er this year, just one of every four stu­ dents in the fourth grade can read pro­ ficiently. She also State Senator noted that Michi­ gan invests more Thomas Albert per-pupil than most states and achieves bottom 10 results. Its unacceptable, and as a state, we must embrace opportunities to improve. There's no one magic solution to this problem. I previously have suggest­ ed more focus on instruction time, a strengthened "Read by Grade 3" law, and several other changes designed'to improve outcomes for our students. But another part of Michigan’s approach should be providing more educational choices and support for students no matter what school they attend. That’s why I am excited about a new oppor­ tunity that has presented itself through recently approved federal legislation related to tax policy. States may opt in to a program that would allow privately funded scholar­ ships to help K-12 students in both pub­ lic and nonpubitc settings. The money could help pay for tuition, tutoring, books and supplies, transportation and support services. It’s likely that kids from most Michigan families would be eligible for schol­ arships. Students must come from a household earning no more than 300% of their area’s median gross income. Organizations could form to raise money and establish scholarships for students. These scholarship-granting organizations must be a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit — a private foundation, for example, would not be allowed. Nonprofits potentially could be set up to benefit students at all types of schools. Organizations could raise money to help kids attend nonpublic schools, for example, or a nonprofit could help kids in public schools or homeschool pay for computers, tutoring or other support services. Each orga­ nization must provide scholarships to at least 10 students, and they can’t all attend, the same school. Scholarships would be funded by private donations. This plan does not' take away any public money now going to education. There is a benefit for do­ nors, who could claim a nonrefundable federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations. The program begins in 2027, States must opt in through their governors, or other entities that would first have to be designated in state law. I recently introduced a resolution in the Michigan Senate calling on Gov. Whitmer to opt Michigan into this program. Michigan residents will contribute to these nonprofits and be eligible for the federal tax credit regardless of whether the state allows scholarships to be used here. Why incentivize Michiganders to donate to nonprofits in Indiana or Ohio? We might as well put that money to work right here for families in our own communities. More importantly, it’s the right thing to do. Kids who are not getting what they, need through their local public schools deserve the opportunity to seek alternatives that will help them succeed. Kids 4A •; >••• who want to stay in their neighborhood public schools also deserve more sup­ port and a better chance to thrive. It's a win for students either way. This is an opportunity Michigan can’t afford to pass up. Stale Sen. Thomas Albert represents the 18th District, which includes Barry County and portions of Allegan, Cal­ houn. Kalamazoo, Kent and Ionia coun- . ties. J X I r™ I I » ____ I I r< 11 I * ll i ZT * 7 r J I r.«^iias : i ■ /' r t -v , V i * • V . 1f f' ii ' ’ sr ' I& I :^i<i -z .At»Z f 9 I—f,'- r I I I I r I- Ji I f r^'y I I I b» I I p 1 I r L. T f J I r y / • » I *' I' •J'-' <'I I I! ' I 9 » i I, I I i f f I I If . .•»* .!•* < p J b '■** I S-J'" I I ,^A-' I / I I I I I 1 I • Tfc* 1 • ’ J I- ! i . -4*1 • L •I »**• i -1 r •1 >r w'hl j .*143 I t I I f -.v ' i f ar’*' ,1!*** R.,g! I j -11 I I9 I 1 H I I A' wit' < L I >4- 1 iXS* rWTi fl! V 'T ( I I • r**-- ^woo^ 1 • ?. ^b f I X ■4 ♦ r / '' t 4 i __________ _> r * t J I I I 1 Si I 4 I r s a ;i Xf , k;™ - p fM-J’ .1 r* «• ,1 I W*l I u «* .>p ril! W f ‘Gfl’ t < * J; 4 4 - - f 3 Cr h. — fl H I • :r • J Jt-’ I ’flW >I j>’ «* J u I - I ■ ( «M Siti‘S I * t e *► 7i 1“ i"!’" r r !• I* I 1*1 .4 •^r'4 * * * } •j'> .J I ’ I ^;^1^| < r. 7<’« ■ bg > I"’ V. I I* s J ri L i': 3 <• > * r A rS 4 / T’ * 7-'’ OT I t v- I. u f ! ■ < J L’ i-. I d ibfT; . 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With the 2025 induc­ tion of Bill Bradley, Dennis Rich­ ardson and Larry and Lynne Hilton, the Hall of Fame currently boasts 23 members and counting. Application materials and more information can be found at http:// bit.ly/4pFFx35. — MM t •> .) ' h), n * Iw 3 I $ 1 t 1 « 1 •. hA J HI 'W-'. *'r I I. I 2 I I i 0 * it I > .11 IV I I <> • ™ 1 S’; f I j i * I* ] • ♦ u i.srtiL If Lakewood Hall of Fame seeking nominations j n f f♦ r r J ' I • I e ah 4 k w �I 4 i i I A v, 1 IHE HASTINGS BANNER | VIEW - www.HasrtngsBanner.com I, I 4 Thursday, December 25, 2025 QrcMA> 5 4 ,f B Bi if i J a. ’I S' Mt I f S' c* '• J Tri ’I ■r '4. New Year s in Hastings: Quiet traditions, and ■ I, * 7* ^DB ■ «^BI ( .X , w. A I k?* * •4 »r • < .5. 1 . h f V ii i J -*r ■ ''5k- ■ . w I f’’ I K*; r f ■ •<■ krivilK I > I I z Bl AB -I 4 tf 3 4 V ’V r s * . • •l W ■r ► 9 ‘4< 0,^ 1 I ;Klr ! IF , i ) f* k • ’"W ’TO ’f f 4 fJ i ai .}<! 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By the late 1990s, governments and industries worldwide were investing staggering sums to locate, test and correct vulnerable software. The United States alone spent more than SI00 billion in remediation, while international partners launched parallel efforts. Public anxiety was considerable. Newspapers and tele­ vision networks speculated about power outages, flight cancellations, food shortages and disruptions to health­ care. Some families stocked up on canned goods, gener­ ators, bottled water and cash, reflecting fears that every­ day life could falter at the moment midnight arrived. As midni^t passed first in New Zealand and gradually across ?Vsia and Europe—with minimal disruption— confidence grew. When the clock finally struck 12 in the United States, only minor technical glitches appeared, none of them catastrophic. The seamless transition validated the exhaustive preparations and sparked debate afterward over whether the threat had been overstated or the investments had prevented a genuine crisis. In more recent years, Hastings has adopted a distinctly modem way of welcoming the new year. Since 2009, the city has hosted an annual New Year’s Eve com­ munity celebration designed to provide residents with a festive local option rather than requiring long drives to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Detroit. Centered at the intersection of State and Jefferson streets, the event begins at 9 p.m. on Dec. 31 and builds steadily toward midnight. The evening concludes with a ball drop and a synchronized light show, from the roof parapet of the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro. The event, which originated with Carl and Loretta Schoessel, has grown into festivities that include live bands while dancers, jugglers and other performers entertain the crowds. Face-painting stations and chil­ dren’s activities enliven the sidewalks, and prizes are awarded throughout the night. Vendors provide hot chocolate and food, while fire pits and warming tents ensure that even the chilliest Michigan weather does not dampen spirits. As the illuminated ball descends and the crowd joins together in a rousing chorus of “Auld Lang Syne,” Hastings celebrates in a manner both contemporary and unmistakably its own—a blending of smalltown warmth with a touch of big-city flair. Turning Back the Pages reveals a consistent spirit of community events and celebrations—moments large and small that have strengthened the bonds of this hometown for generations. As we look ahead, an easily manageable resolution for 2026 might be simply to take part in what the community has to offer, to show up where nei^bors meet, to cement old friendships, and perhaps discover new ones along the way. In doing so, we honor not only the customs of the past but tlie endur­ ing spirit that continues to define Hastings today. David Miller is a moderatorfor the "Hastings History** Facebook group. brief era when New Year’s Eve in Hastings occasionally shimmered with exceptional flourish. Four decades later, as the year 2000 approached, New Year’s earned a very different kind of anticipation—one rooted not in festivity but in technological uncertainty. The Y2K scare, short for the “Year 2000 problem,” : * MT V I < • f* 9 SI /Of b Y » * 1, I ♦< L ) r ..I k, . A «e 4 1 » I s JW. , « < KIXT MIST ♦ I KIXT »'* *!S r I 1 .'.J :3 I 1* r ■.-ts I I 1 J * A 11 .'.<211 is^i^ % I .\ * ii » 14 Uki, Iwl I J . -ij ‘ k , 4 ► • 1^1 •’g ) JP Ia ^ffjUXT W*'.' I ■ jt 1 ( i 1 W^' w *'» J I •i f ** 1 ‘n , ! I < 5 I h*,* 6tT KIXT WM" f ive r J •I 1 i'' On New Years Eve 1948, the Hall triplets—Christopher, Carole, and Christine—were born two minutes apart at Pennock Hospital (now Corewell Health Pennock Hospital). 4 •ife’3 S' ? w If I ...^ 4 t I —* « fV> I V' 4’* } 9^ O- - A' .^gon * I •'i/ •< I L t' QBDUn WKS* I B4 ^er tUst' 4 * t I (1,^ 3 ff' The Hastings Hotel, seen here, hosted 80 guests for a swanky New Year's Eve celebration, ringing in 1960. While most Hastings celebrations remained modest, the Banner occasionally chronicled more elaborate affairs. In its edition of Jan. 7,1960, the paper reported several festive New Year’s gatherings held ±e week before. At ±e Hastings Hotel, Mr. and Mrs, Tony Hein hosted a dinner party for 80 guests from 7 to 9 p.m., a lively occasion that filled the hotel wi± conversa­ tion and mid-winter cheer. Across town, the Hastings Country Club offered an even more dramatic setting. Its rooms were elegantly decorated wi± lights and fea­ tured towering six-foot-tall sparkling pink champagne glasses that became ±e talk of the evening. The club welcomed numerous large parties: Marshall Cook’s group of 16, George Chenoweth’s 20, Bob Stanley’s 18, Bob Showalter’s 20, George Hamate’s 26, Chuck Leonard’s 20 and Ralph Shirley’s 14. These expansive celebrations, though far from the norm, highli^ted a ■-W: 11 IPWW'Wf' «o» 'iMWk CilOCOUJE s k ’«4' th' < k -W r > ■Tf® wr,is * K]3'r lliMdiWUW i 1 Ir I? r. basr n 3i’65Si^8i^’>r: 'J I i» u T •• Throughout the mid-20th century, clubs and fraternal lodges often observed the turning of the calendar by reflecting on charitable work completed, setting goals for the new year, and gathering members for simple suppers or winter entertainments. Courtesy photos t I / J Members Only i *• mtWt? 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M * t r A.^ < 4^ I •» /. • <!• ~v> ri 1 J *• / /4 « r*" 1 ; I I > 1 r ■» ■* 6 3 w JU ♦ *3 :w Across nearly a century and a half, New Year’s obser­ vances in Hastings have tended toward the understated. shaped more by staying home and neighborly goodwill than b>' any grand spectacle. The earliest references in the Hastings Barmer speak of families serving die season’s staples—pork roast, potatoes, winter apples, sauerkraut and pies—dishes deeply rooted not only in local custom but also in ±e diverse cultural heritage of Michigan. Many households added Southern-style traditions that had made their way northward in the ^y and mid-20th century': black-ey^ peas for luck, and combread to symbolize the year’s hoped-for abundance. Each plate carried wi± it a quiet wish for the months ahead. In those years, clubs and fraternal lodges often observed the turning of ±e calendar by reflecting on charitable wwk completed, setting goals for ±e new year, and gathering members for simple suppers or win­ ter entertainments. Young people could always count on the local roller rink—one of the town’s most reliable cold-wea±er amusements—or, somewhat later, the holiday programs presented at the Strand and Barry he­ aters. Even during harder times, crowds filled the seats of Central Auditorium to enjoy travelogues and oper­ ettas. Yet for all the lively diversions Hastings offered, many residents recalled a quieter custom; the gentle ringing of the courthouse bell at midnight, long before sirens, horns or fireworks became New Year’s staples elsewhere. In those moments, the town seemed to honor the holiday wi± a soft-spoken dignity all its own. Another tradition emerged in the pages of the Banner itself. Each year, in January, the newspaper publishes a photograph of ±e community’s first baby bom in the new year. The portraits typically showed mother and child symbolizing the promise of new beginnings. Some years brought stories of particular note. On New Year’s Eve 1948, the Hall triplets—Christopher, Carole, and Christine—were bom two minutes apart at Pennock Hospital (now Corewell Health Pennock Hospital). Staff members remarked that, to their knowledge, ftiese were the first triplets ever delivered there, a milestone that made headlines across Barry County. Two years later, the first baby of 1950 arrived at 2:14 a.m. on January I. The mid-century infant, Dexter Tobias, became a small symbol of hope for the town as it stepped into the modem age. As is customary, the baby—and often the family—received congratulatory gifts from Hastings merchants. The practice of shower­ ing these newborns with blankets, diapers, gift baskets and certificates has remained a steadfast gesture of goodwill across generations, reflecting the strong com­ munity spirit that defines the town. Ar*. If changing sense of celebration DAVID W. MiaER Special to The Banner I A fW IX. / TURNING BACK THE PAGES i V..' t I- •i I < I 2^ Since 2009, the city has hosted an annual New Year’s Eve community celebration. This year’s event is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, tn downtown Hastings. SWIi k* »« « rf'«' A J .-k.’'. < �r r + Thursday, December 25, 2025 THE BANNER VIEW 1 Grou* WWW HostingsBonner com OBITUARIES « VIEW obituaries online, hastingsbanner.com T k w ■J I I» > I Joan L. Kenyon Kathleen M. Frie Kathleen M. Frie, age 92, of Delton passed away peacefully December 21, 2025, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Ml. Kathleen was born May A 11,1933. in Kalamazoo. Ml, the daughter of Walter and Marvel (O’Neill) Johnson. Kathleen grew up living on Holly Court in Kalamazoo and was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Kathleen enjoyed many hobbies including knitting, quilting, relief carving, and drawing. On January 2,1953, Kathleen married the love of her life, John J. Frie. Together. Kathleen and John enjoyed a full life on their farm near Delton. They enjoyed watching the birds, insects, and butterflies, participating tn the Michigan frog and toad survey, traveling to Canada and out west on many occasions, and just being amateur naturalists. Kathleen spent several years employed as a bus driver for the Delton Kellogg Schools. Kathleen is survived by her children, Eric (Kathy) Erie, Nathan (Kollene) Erie, A" Jean (Daniel) Quick, and T.J. (Celeste) Erie; daughter-inlaw, Cindy Erie; sister. Ester i . Miller; 14 grandchildren; 21 r* great grandchildren; one great I great grandchild, and several ’ nieces and nephews. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband of 65 year; her parents; a son, Dale Frie and siblings. Evelyn Bosker. Arvid Johnson. Marilyn Adams, and William Johnson. Kathleen’s family will receive friends, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 from 10-11 a.m., at Williams-Gores Funeral Home where her memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice will be appreciated. Please visit www. williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Kathleen’s family. * E IB r i Joan L. Kenyon, age 88 of Delton. Ml passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Hastings, Ml, Joan was born June 13,1937 in Detroit. She was the daughter of Paul and Lorraine (Hunter) Ballard. Joan moved to Wayne, Ml from 1942 to 1946 before settling in Prairieville, Ml. She was a 1955 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School. Following graduation, Joan worked for Upjohn Company for several years. On September 28,1957, Joan married the love of her life Arnol Kenyon and moved to Kalamazoo until 1963 before moving back to the Delton area. Joan then worked for Dr. John Hippie and Dr James Hogan when he took over the practice for several years. Joan took some time off before working at Felpaush Grocery Store in Delton for over 18 years where she retired as a General Merchandising manager in 1993. Joan enioyed camping with family and friends, bowling, golfing, traveling, and living in Venice, FL Most of all Joan loved her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnol in 2018, mother in 2001, stepfather in 1998, and brother in 1941 Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Brent Haines of Delton, grandchildren Kal Haines and Billy Peek of Texas, Jordan and Tom Watchorn, great grandsons Wayion and Colter of Sault St. Marie, and several nieces and nephews. Joan's family will receive friends on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial contributions to the Delton Fire Club will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Joan's family. - DEC. 25-JAN. 1 Those interested can register for these events and find more A * 1 * i * ■4^ * /■ ^'2 • k F J A Tea, coffee and snacks are free. Drop in on Mondays through Jan. 26 anytime between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Education Building to get started. Dec. 19-28 — Winter Break Kits (ages birth to 18). Stop by the Institute near the south side bathrooms. Hastings Public Library, Delton District Library, or Dowling Public Library to pick up a free kit filled with winter fun and handson activities to keep learning and exploring during the break. Kits are grouped by age or grade level: birth to 2 years old, preschool, early elementary, upper elementary and teens. Jan. 1-Feb. 28 —Jan. and Feb. Storybook Walk: “The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure" by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Jamey . Christoph. Take a journey through the Great Lakes, tracing a drop of water down rivers, over falls, and through unique Great Lakes environments . on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. The Storybook Walk is free and selfguided on the purple and green trails. More information about these events can be found on the Institute's website at CedarCreeklnstitute.org. Worship Together ! ,..at the church ofyour choice- « Weekly schedules ofHastings area churches available for your convenience... ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. 269-945-4246 HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Matt Pastor Father Jeff Hanley. Mass 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Mass 8 and 11 Moser, Lead Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Worship a.m. Sunday. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O, Box 765. (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 to 11:30am, Nursery and Children’s Ministi)'. Wednesday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 to 7:30 pm. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Pastor: Kathy Smith. Service; Senior High Youth Group 6-8 p.m.; Young Adults 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30- 8 p.m., Kids 4 Truth (Children Kindergarten-5ih Grade), 6:30-8 p.m. Middle School Youth Group; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information. CHRIST THE KING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) 328 N. Jefferson Street. Worship 10 a.m. Nursery provided. Pastor Adams, Peter 616-690-8609. contact Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. HASTINGS FREE u METHODIST CHURCH We Exist To Be An Expression Of Who Jesus Is To The World Around Us". 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., P.O. Box 8, Hastings. Telephone 269-945-^121. Email hastfac@ gmail.com. Website: ww. hastingsfreemethodist.com. Pastor Brian Teed, Assistant Pastor Emma Miller, Worship Director, Martha Stoetzel. Sunday Morning Wonhip: 9:45 a,m. with Kids Church and Nursery. Aftermath Student Ministries: Sundays 6 p.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 502 E, Grand St., Hastings. Pastor Tod Shook. Wednesdays - Bible Study - 6 to 7 p.m.; Sunday School - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m,; Sunday Service - 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ww^.cbchastings.org. This information on worship service isprovideahy Hu Hastings Banner, the church and these local businesses: PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, ' 4 1 CK I I I j4 vr i it y • J J* w ’ f J t .-fll . ') I t f MS ; t I -( =1 I .9 1 -J J 1 r* A ** 4 I I >1 I S|9 9 I ’ft I 3 I No library card is required for li­ brary programs and activities. Thursday, Dec. 25 - Library closed. Monday, Dec. 29 - Crafting Pas­ sions, 10 a.m.; Visual Storytelling & Tiny Art, 6 p.m. < • K- I ) I i Cp F-* Tuesday. Dec. 30 - Baby Caf6. 10 a.m.; mahjong, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 - Library closed at 3 p.m. More information about these and other events is available by calling the library, 269-945-4263. t "I Li I *1 I J J /■J ' " 5TF '0? J ( »»*• « «*. I i iI *« J jiSfcW*** s t 6* . * information at cedarcreekinstitute.org/events/ Oct. 1-Apr. 1 — Chelsea Bivens' art exhibit. Bivens is a local artist whose work is heavily influenced by her experiences living in this community. A quarter of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Institute to further its mission; To inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment. Nov. 1-Dec.31 — Dec. Storybook Walk: "Forest Bright, Forest Night” by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. Many animals call the forest their home, but how do they learn to coexist? Some animals are awake during the day, and some are nocturnal. Compare these two groups of animals that live amongst the trees. The Storybook Walk is free and self-guided on the purple and green trails. Nov. 3-«lan. 1 — Whose Track is That? Check out the tracks of the Institute’s most frequent visitors. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is home to many species of mammals. Can you follow their tracks? Whose Track is That? is free and self-guided on the green trail. Mondays, Dec. 1-Jan. 26 — Seed-cleaning drop-in, 11-4 p.m. Stay warm indoors and work with your hands this winter. A seedcleaning station is set up with everything you need to get started. i f SCHEDULE INSTITUTE EVENTS I r*’ HASTINGS PUBUC UBRARY pierce cedar creek I e ,1 r YOU'RE NOT JUST OUR READERS. VIEV^T H3£» I I r You’re our friends, our family, our neighbors... and our future. r ■ F 1 I . 1 I ifk"jp: 1 « I J i Group r I ■h^nn I 1 II * nr i i A laiittimbW' SIOMi'Q I • w >- r aTK •a <r MFF / U w t fc Ml*' t# rt 1 < RWife I 1 e «ik t I s Ml p« >> ' imiinjblMa < < vI I ■ attn 1 i 4 ■A ♦ \ k 1 i ASK DR. UNIVERSE - )■: b * •• -- ■ I 4U, J, 31 • IJ I I 'i—W -^•Wl ♦ 1 .. 1• ' -' < fl <• V % 4 f 4» Navel intelligence I I s* p« 'J What determines the size and shape of someone’s belly button? Isana, 16, Wash. Dear Isana, My belly button is a subtle scar on my tummy. It’s covered by my fluffy cat fur—and it’s not easy to see. But humans have obvious belly buttons. They come in different sizes and shapes. I asked my friend Cindy Brigham-Althoff about that. She’s a nurse midwife and professor at Washington State University. She teaches student nurses about birth. She told me the scientific name for a belly button is umbilicus. It’s what’s left of your umbilical cord. Before you were bom, a tempo­ rary organ called the placenta grew next to you. A cord connected the , placenta to a spot in the center of your developing tummy. Oxygen and nutrients traveled in blood from the placenta and down the umbilical cord to your body. Waste left your body and flowed the other direction. After you—and your placenta— were bom, a midwife or doctor placed two clamps on your umbili­ cal cord. They used special scissors to snip the cord between the clamps. That separated you from your pla­ centa. “The umbilical cord has no sen- sation,” Brigham-Althoff said. “So, babies don’t feel when the cord is clamped and cut.’’ What’s left is a small, meaty stump. Some newborn babies need med­ icine or fluids delivered by an IV. Sometimes they can receive that through their stump, so they don’t feel a needle poke at all. Within a few weeks, your stump dried up and fell off It left behind a scar—your belly button! 1 Brigham-Althoff told me that pro- I cess has nothing to do with the size or shape of your navel. How it looks at the start is a total wild card. But your belly button probably won’t look the same for your whole life. As people grow and get older, they may add fat tissue to their abdomens. That makes the belly button appear bigger or deeper. It can even change its shape. That’s why an outie belly button—where some of the umbilical scar tissue pokes out instead of dipping in—is super uncommon among adults. All mammals with placentas wind up with an umbilicus. It’s a rem­ nant of life inside the womb. It’s a reminder that we have a lot in com­ mon with our mammal relatives. Who are all as cute as a (belly) button. **« ' IliliA ■ ««« •1; ■ 4 lit «t< ■ f If if t A ■I 1 I 1 ♦ ;i'. X >5* i i •sR ff ’ ' •la l^. 'I* • M-. » k i t> N - '• X1.. w K. X : ’-I 1 ’ ■'’’Is I •r Xte Jiu *» ' '•'••It. 4/ A --r-. I I' t.' w t •* «'•*- I. . ••9’ > T .'tl ^7 J 4 I ' W A \ w •1 (R IJ 4 -H, •j. A, n s i I u'> J » •< t I ■' '4 • K I t ■♦Vi s ' I K. * »»T i»< 4 i>l rv? fl t J <kt JJW- 1' a • 1 •» f .*s w J X. ’. .4 . 1I •r •V’’ I 'a‘ "SK ... •I 1 ' t - ' '-.I I •Tv i!IV*4.:. ! '■u a ♦ V L- X\‘ I 4 I*’ ■ k i •• \ -'ll 'W‘ - I 1 I « 'I •5 i: 'W* * fl J 4 I I'T * \ r ro- Al. W •x ■ I P, ** A* 1 ’V I T >>r -fc. > J «, — Dr. Universe l>t '*e Flexfob MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. 1609 W. M43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. 045-4700 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Hhasiimw Pxaum 1301 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 40058 945-0541 k. . f,. hAL'Ti., Do you have a question? Ask Dr. Universe. BE »*’* ** t « I --' - «» a X- V 1 Send an email to Washington State University's resident scientist and writer at Dr. Universe@wsu.edu or visit her website,askdruniverse.com. fl' « '« *juY \ t r •* f ’ ” w * I i .-I ? fV I I, 4 7 I "1 \l ' ' / . X ’'.b I I i. IE .•»3‘l •.. < i r u X S*.x.- -••—T ^a. I 4A .1 f • t I •<. X Tk L ■ I c �V i « I, c SPORTS I I ( I, L.. TJ I .•J s I Group I www.HastingsBanner.com THE HASTINGS BANNER Thursday, December 25, 2025 * r ► •l.'lft 4 w Admirable effort for Vikes at Arrows’ annual Assembly Dual 1 t ■W-3 1'1 A Bib i 2) ' ■ I ‘k’ • f I '4 II I t: ifidfts J*. : •‘15 lub rii ij. The Vikings could not have put themselves in a tougher position in December in an effort to be in the positions they want to be in during the postseason in February and March. The Lakewood varsity wrestling team made the short trip across 1-96 to be the chum at the annual Holiday Assembly Dual at Lowell High School Friday af­ ternoon. Not only were the Vikings facing off against the top ranked team in the state in Division 2, a.k.a. the 12-time defending state champions, but they were doing it un­ der the spotlight, with most of the Lowell student body packed into the gymnasium, the Lowell dance team pausing things for a quick performance, a DJ blasting music from start to finish, and with the Red Ar­ rows in their Christmas pajama-themed singlets. Lowell took a 61 -15 victory, with Lake­ wood wrestlers winningjustdiree ofthe 14 weight classes, but all in all things could not have gone much better for the Vikings. They performed so well that the lights came on and most of the gym cleared out before the heavyweight bout to conclude the duel, because it was time for the Red Arrows’ classmates to get on the buses. Viking junior Bryson Boucher and senior Vincent Risk especially had big smirks on their faces as the Vikings entered the unfriendly confines ofthe Lowell High School gymnasium, with a smattering of Lakewood parents seated in the center of one side of the gymnasium, with Lowell freshmen and sophomores flanking them on either side. The opposite bleachers housed the rowdy Lowell juniors and seniors. “It is already hostile,” Boucher said coach Tony Harmer told the team before it entered the gym. “The lights are off already. There are spotlights shining. It is going to be a little different. Just stay in it. “It helps that I am in the middle there where I get to see a couple guys go out before me and get to see Dakota Hanner coming offthe win right away. Once I saw him coming offthe win, I was like let’s go. We’re here.” Coach Harmer had thought about put­ ting 106-pounder Dakota Harmer against a tougher Red Arrow, John Carter McKay, in the 113-pound match, but he also want­ ed to calm some anxieties by getting some points in a less challenging match-up at the start of the dual. Dakota improved his record to 13-0 on the season by pinning Lowell’s Hunter Smith in the second period oftheir match. Dakota was happy to be the lead-off guy for Lakewood, and he had fun watching his teammates getting after it after that “I like that everybody was being sup­ portive,” Dakota said. “Nobody really got mad at the student section, and everybody was able to keep control of tliemselves. It was loud. I kind of liked it though, being on the other team, going out there and knowing you can beat the kid and then the student section just going crazy about it.” Boucher had fun playing to the crowd. 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I i «i. .r I r J i4 .1 ft ' I 'I.» IIJ ‘V I " ii , I r « L '''kfe&i'? sO?'' •* KCC to offer welding training in Hastings 1 i ‘‘ *r s > '1 ■}' I •> * t I 1 i .7 • r r-* I I 'J -0! 4 ' ic J «i It*' f H ■v* S I Area students will have the opportuni­ ty this winter and spring to work toward completing nearly all of the training modules required to earn an “Industrial Welding Certificate” from Kellogg Community College. And, they’ll be able to complete those modules while studying in Hastings. KCC’s winter and spring industrial welding training in Hastings is currently set to take place in the Welding Lab at Hastings High School on West South Street. According to an announcement by KCC officials, the training will run through KCC *s spring semester - which starts Jan. 20 and ends May 11 - on a flexible basis. That reportedly means students may drop in to complete train­ ing at their own pace at any time during open lab hours for their selected section. Students may begin training at almost any time during the semester as space allows, adding modules on as time al­ lows for completion by the end of the semester. Sections available include: 1^' * > 4 i I I Ik » ) { f TJll 1 I 1 I* s: ■‘t;»»' 1 i.ry k ’f I / It I' • I .14 . J ? IT^Z .... CJ »•. .'V' J I r * . • • . •. A Ji ' I I ■ I* >4 ? - •lU .'k«J 9 « I . ^-r k .'-■'.'I ..a . *< 7 i:.”. I. * ’ I A :• * ' , t '< r .■’l " t '1 V i 1, c L I ■t fl I A1. • U I ■ I ~J-1 , « /'J I I■ ■ 'I * I h Uf - ' 1 I i r(. I. '* f n ’ 7 J» r. ■k ■f t- I J •. 11 J r* I u k L I I I «. •?' i’ * t .1 J . 7 ' .3 -t : b, X .• I J I 4 I I I * U ■ ,i •1. I 7 r I ' J J « -r k .1 '-Jj J I I . ■ .a f'l < '1 ‘-4 I « ■ J J I • I I I 4 1.1 f’ . .J *-1 J :r 1 /; I I.' I 1 I 1 * f i . J I .. 1 •l I I ' I.. I 1 1 , ? 1 J' ■- «S •'« I I J.,Il I k M I I .s t ' J 1 r I 4A » ' .I. I r* I*- J s K ’ • f I' ' I J I 1 * I J b . I I k J '1 1 I I f; . I J .. II'... I •M «•< 5• 4*’- ) I I ‘ J .J . i I I 1 -V J. >■ ' 1*.'* r .'•J 'I 4 I I '7 P ♦f 1 I Mt ^4 r A I I I - J I I I I I l!z t t.l I ,3, * 4 I » .t' P ! 11 l« ■1 /J k I I J' .. J . -r* • I I I f < f I ■J ■' i ■ 1 3 . r • ••• A r J.' ■ I .1^1 I t J' • 'I hi, I ( >* r J r' 'I I, V , f :r 11 f, J' ..I 4 second period. Boone got an escape point in the third period. The two guys battled through a one-minute sudden victory period scoreless. Boucher managed an escape with seven seconds left in a 30-second overtime period in which he started on the bottom, and then managed to ride Boone for the full 30 seconds of the ensuing period to get the win. The referee raised Boucher’s right hand in victory, and as they slid out of the spotlight Boucher raised his left index finger to his lips and gave a little shush to the Lowell juniors and seniors shouting from the edge ofthe mat. “That’s fun. First time. In ahostile environ­ ment. It feels good coming out with a win, not as a team, but for myself. It was cool,” Boucher said. The Vikings’ other points came thanks to a second period pin from Owen Prowdley in the 215 pound match. He had been on his back momentarily in the first period against the Red Arrows’ Max Bigard, after an unsuc­ cessful attempt at a throw, but then caught Bigard and put him to his back early in the second period to earn six points. Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said he saw some good things from everyone of his kids that stepped out onto the mat, and he was pretty pleased that a number of guys were able to save team points by staying off, or getting off their backs. . Lowell got pins from Jarrett Smith at 120 pounds, Mason Saylor 126, Logan Dawson 144, Zayne Zeeuw 175, Dylan Boone 190 and Braylen Meeuwsen at 285. The Red Arrows got technical falls from McKay at 113 pounds, Carson Blum at 132, Cole Cichocki at 138, Cody Foss 150 and Colton Barney at 165. Coach Harmer said he was especially pleased with Landon LaFavor’s efforts against Saylor and Olivet Johnson’s efforts against Blum in losses. LaFavor is in his third year wrestling, and just competed with the varsity for about half of last season. “And then this year we threw him up against Mason Saylor who has sat behind a lot ofkids, but I know he is good. He is really good. And I ‘m thinking maybe we’ll make it through the first period. Ajid [LaFavor’s] going out there, he’s tying up, he’s shooting, he’s sprawling. He almost had a take down even. That alone is good stuff. “That is why I brought the kids in. I talked to them at the end. I go, you don’t realize it because we always remember the end results. We don’t remember what happened in the match. Ifyou go back and look at your stance, and where you’re putting your hands - going in, that kid is far beyond your level, you’re just not there yet, but you’re going to get there if you continue doing the things that you’re doing.” The Lakewood head coach said he accept­ ed the invitation to participate in the event last summer, and his confidence in that decision wavered throughout the offseason. At the time he was riding high after his team made it to the state semifinals in Division 3 at the end of the 2024-25 season. He said his assistant coaches thought he was crazy when they first heard the news. In the days leading upto the dual, coach Harmer said he started to have second thoughts. It was right about the time his assistant coaches were really starting to get excited about being a part of the event. Lakewood beat every ranked team it faced in duals leading up to the assembly dual this month. The Vikings were 9-0 in duals heading into the match. “I made a tough schedule. I wanted to be kind of 4-5, in my mind, coming into this Lowell dual, but these kids, they stepped it up and they are wrestling out oftheir mind,” coach Harmer said. “They’re wrestling be­ yond expectations.” He said a calm came to him the night before the match. “We have got to teach our kids what a good wrestling environment is and how to create it, how to get that excitement and student support.” Brett Bremer Sports Editor 1^* .J .. *-r\ J. I i V- w>. r 9 ■A 4 I I I .21-SX > Lakewood's Bryson Boucher (top) works to try and get behind Lowell’s Trevor Boone during their 157-pound bout at the Red Arrows’ annual Holiday Assembly Dual Friday, afternoon. Boucher, a state runner-up a year ago, pulled out a 2-1 win in overtime. Photos by Brett Bremer •tf* > Vp.A > » ha jV '1« * r r k 4 t ^1 Lakewood’s Vincent Risk is held down by Lowell’s Zayne Zeeuw during their 175-pound match at the Holiday Assembly Dual hosted by Lowell High School Friday afternoon under the spotlight in front of the Lowell student body. Hastings wins handiiy in aii five contests at Saxon Super Duais Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity wrestling team went a perfect 5-0 at its own Saxon Super Duals Saturday at Hast­ ings High School. The closest dual of the day for the Saxon team was a 53-24 win over Central Montcalm. Hastings also de­ feated Ottawa Hills 74-6, Muskegon Oakridge 83-0, West Catholic 76-5 and Spring Lake 64-10. Hunter Sutfin, Isaac Lilley, Liam Renner, Aden Armstrong, and Jace Acker were all 5-0 on the day for Hastings. Josh Roberts, Karson Gray, Reyd Zoerman, Austin Friddle and Angel Mejia-Hernandez all picked up four wins each. In that dual with Central Mont­ calm, the Saxon team got pins from Sutfin at 113 pounds, Zoerman at 132, Lilley at 138, Armstrong at 150, Acker at 165, Donny Smith at 175 and Friddle at 190. Liam Renner won by injury de­ fault at 144 and the Saxon team got a technical fall from Logan Smith at 157 pounds. Hastings is off now until its annual LH Lamb Tournament planned for Jan. 3. Welding Section 8230, with training open 3:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Welding Section 8232, with training open 3:30 to 7 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Each section consists of 53 short training modules focused on specific welding competencies, ranging from safety tutorials and blueprint reading to specific joining, cutting and other welding practices. Students who complete all the modules in each section can earn up to 23.53 credits toward KCC’s 25-credit Industrial Welding Certificate and 60-credit Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Welding degree. Limited space is available in each section, so interested individuals are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. For more information or to sign up for a section, con­ tact the Fehsenfeld Center at 269-948-9500 or centerf@ kellogg.edu. KCC also offers welding modules at the Regional' Manufacturing Technology Center campus in Battle Creek and Eastern Academic Center campus in Albion. For more information about KCC’s Industrial Welding Program, interested persons may visit online at kellogg. edu/welding. DM *C2« “^5 I >", c J «k ( k i 4^ f, I I b, « Wk" I'n V 1 m t fl k T-.'’€■ ’Sa r £ k I f. 1^. Si u ■h;:. 9' / A « - V- ■0 Kellogg Community College’s winter and spring industrial welding training in Hastings is currently set to take place in the welding lab at Hastings High School on West South Street. Courtesy photo J A ’ I J'' 1 1.- a*' *' 1 ?" r t. 4 't I .'i k r *7 r-.-' ♦ ♦ V 1, 7 I* ♦ ♦ < I t^f ■f 4 r 5 / I r 4 I I !■ I » �4^ 8 Thursday, December 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER ! VIEW. »ii> FT Group www.HastingsBanner.com n TK ladies down previously unbeaten Caledonia squad Brett Bremer Sports Edrtor A 13-2 run in the fourth quarter pow­ ered the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team to a 54-51 win over a previously undefeated Caledonia team Thursday in Middleville. The Fighting Scots started the fourth quarter with a seven-point lead thanks to some fij|l\:ourt pressure that gave the Trojans fits throughout much of the second half. The Trojan surge in the fourth quarter included three 3-pointers. Sophomore guard Taylor Lloyd hit two and assisted on the other. She fired a pas.s into the left comer, in front of the Christmas-themed TK student section, for an assist on a three by junior point guard Addy Henry that got their team within one with just over five minutes to play. The next three was the one that was a bugaboo to Caledonia head coach Todd Bloemers. His team was really good with its transition defense for much of the game and did a good job of keeping a close eye on Lloyd. This time the Cale­ donia defense lost Lloyd in transition and left her alone at the top of the key for an open three that put TK into the lead at 49-47. A minute later, the Scots lost the Trojans’ All-OK Gold junior forward Reece Ritsema in the paint and sopho­ more guard Amya Gater found her for a bucket prompting a Caledonia timeout. A putback by Ritsema moments later had TK’s lead to six points. Caledonia freshman guard Reese Ab­ bott scored four points down the stretch to get her team within two, but the Scots’ last best chance down the stretch was a three-point try from the right wing by sophomore guard Brooklyn McLeod that was heavily contested by Henry and missed its mark. “In film, we watched the back side of their press be wide open, so our plan was to pass forward,” James said, “but we ended up having to go to a back pass to get the reversal. In the second half, they took that back pass away a lot better and they tightened up that trap a lot better. Then, when we’re throwing those passes into high hands it didn’t really work. Luckily, we had Addy and Amya [Gater] who were willing to, as the trap was forming, dribble into it to cut through it. That made a huge difference. That was what we needed to break it. “They get caught up when I say, ‘don’t dribble through a press break,’ to mean don’t dribble at all. It is shortened passes with two dribbles, instead of doing it yourself.” Thomapple Kellogg led the bailgame by as many as seven points in the first quarter, but the Scots nudged in front 2524 at the half and then it was their turn to hold a slim lead for a while. Caledonia extended its advantage to 45-38 by the end of the third quarter. “Both teams kind of played that emo­ tional rollercoaster where each went on runs, and then they responded, and then unfortunately TK was the team to make the last run,” Caledonia head coach Todd Bloemers said. “Th^ caught us in transi­ tion three different times, I think that was an 8-0 run with a couple of threes from Lloyd. We had done such an excellentjob of executing our game plan defensively, she is a really nice player and our girls are familiar with her, so to kind of have that breakdown late in the game where we just fell away from our game plan for a two minute stretch that one hurt.” Abbott finished with a team-high 19 points, mostly by attacking the basket. McLeod buried a couple threes and finished with ten points for the Scots. Sophomore guard Myla Gortmaker had seven points. Ritsema had a game-high 20 points. Lloyd finished with 14 and freshman Kathleen Kaboos had five points. “We weren’t able to use our speed. They’re long and fast,” James said of the Scots. “So, we weren’t able to beat them in transition. When we were actually getting our offense running, we were getting lay-ups and getting good looks al it. I think Reece could have had a way better game if we were able to feed her the bal 1 in the post, but our spacing wasn’t always allowing that to happen.” She did like the way freshman Ka­ boos performed in the post and noted that Ritsema once again “rebounded like an animal.” The TK coach also said she was pleased with the composure of sophomore guard Taylor Lloyd who was rightfully a focus of the Caledonia defense. “To be down seven with six and a half down in the fourth, we don’t typically battle back from that very easily. That’s a mental barrier,” James said. “Once you get over five with five or so minutes left, it takes a lot of mental resilience to be able to fight back. Taylor hit those two huge shots and gave us momentum.” TK is now 2-2 overall this season. “We have a young team,” Bloemers said. “These girls have just been an absolute joy to coach. They are very connected and it makes our job so much fun. One of the things we’re also, with a really young team, learning about, is groupings that really gel and play togeth­ er and what offensive styles suit them the best. We have had a lot of time together, but we’re still a little inconsistent in what we’re doing.” He was thankful his girls were going to get the opportunity to put the game behind them in a hurry. The Fighting Scots are now 5-1. They bounced back with a 39-27 win over Lansing Waverly at the West Michigan Hoop Summit hosted by Aquinas Col­ lege Saturday and then Imocked off East Grand Rapids 50-28 Monday on the road. The Scots are back at it Saturday, Dec. 27, taking on Grandville at 1 p.m. at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. TK is off until the Cornerstone Uni­ versity Holiday Classic starts Dec. 26. TK faces Lowell at 11:30 a.m. the day after Christmas. Press creates scoring chances for DK boys in SAC Central victory Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team played its first road game Friday and didn’t miss a beat. The Panthers improved to 4-1 overall this season and 2-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division with a 77-47 win at Saugatuck. Delton Kellogg scored at least 20 points in each of the first three quarters, and a lot of that offense came thanks to the defense. Panther head coach Jason Howland said his team’s full-court pres­ sure created turnovers that his guys were able to convert into easy baskets. “Really happy with our effort and <nu-- .iE i. '■ I ■ k* UMM i I ■r • J«u 1/ k' .1 H I I ' I' * 1 4 I I t I* rL w.>" J, T A I * ' < ■ I- I I I 1 9^ 7V .I . x;^ 1 > J ' '■ «a— < y 4 I 4 V » 5 •A V I r ' 1!. * *• ...i *1 16 Ff * J r^stM i :f 9 s I «::7 & to T » ri * 2^ > I Thornapple Kellogg senior Marlee Shuford (left) is greeted by senior teammate Tealy Cross as she is introduced before her team's nonconference ♦ >C JIT' ? sljf fJtOA win over Caledonia in Middleville Thursday, Dec. 18. Photos by Brett Bremer ’f Lt* 4 ‘R I 7K 41* r 8 J J 1 V k X "*f •if y ■» * X 1 I ' V U ♦z tTz *' .1 I a « A I « trdc* 1 k / u w* ■ I u I H. w <5- 4 I 1^1* «r s« I .'4 f I 3 e AO ITh I, .•f i; .-A I ' ’'ii^ r V X J. 1 •< ♦> • w . . >J * 1 «- 1 .. r -le^W i •* 3!f!l* u > r ,i: )i-’’ • % I -4 J V -.J r * «* > ii G 1'. * > * vS--? I. *«A. . . ( I a p ^♦t *< X t *««<* 1 •, Thornapple Kellogg junior point guard Addy Henry works against pressure in the back-court from Caledonia’s Brooklyn McLeod (left) and Reese Abbott (right) during the fourth quarter Thursday, Dec. 18, in Middleville. I* 4l» W 'a : J I 4 •* f A ;?'y « s * -T!? ‘t J tt •“ -i:r4-'“' J I f i V- 4r J i I J c Points pretty tough to come by for Saxons at Parma Western Brett Bremer Sports Editor . The Hastings varsity boys’ basketbalTteafn heads into the holiday break with a 2-4 record after falling in an Interstate-8 Athletic Conference ballgame at Parma Western Thursday. The Parma Western boys outscored the Saxons 48-27 for their first win of the season. It was the second time this season the Saxons have been held under 30 points in a bailgame. “Parma played very physical and took us out of our rhythm,” Saxon head coach Jess Webb said. “It made it tough to get downhill and get to our spots. Too often the ball got stuck in players hands instead of moving it, which shrank the floor and took away driving lanes.” Daniel Jensen had a team-high ten points for the Saxons. Jett Nofz added six points and Auincy Brown had four. Bryce Etheridge had two points and a going into break with a win,” coach Howland said. “It will be important for us to practice hard over break. We have three games the week we return.” The Delton Kellogg team goes to Maple Valley Jan. 5, Parchment Jan. 6, and then will return to SAC Central play Jan. 9 at home against Martin. t team-high three assists. The Saxons turned the ball over 17 times leading to 23 Parma Western points. The Panthers had 13 steals as a team led by four from Andrew Parrott who closed the game with ten points and eight rebounds too. Jayden Willis finished with 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals for Parma Western and Chance Pangbom had a game-high 15 points. Parma Western went on a 13-0 run 1 between the middle of the first quar­ ter and the start of the second to take control of the ballgame. It was a 25-13 Parma Western lead at the half. “Defensively, our rotations broke down at times and we didn’t help each other the way we need to,” coach Webb said. “Bottom line, we didn’t stay locked in on the fundamentals, and it showed. The Saxons are now 1 -1 in the 1-8 this winter. Parma Western moves to 1-2 in conference play. Hastings will travel to Ionia Jan. 3 and then return to 1-8 play at Jackson Northwest Jan. 6. 4^ ft '' r^s* t.' f .^>5 ,i3.’‘ ■ f a*-'' I ’^'?'(itfialnil X?. p uut* I « Ma ' 'J it, « I r ^1 fef: t {^"^OEaiD » tw •5 -i;: • z I, I pl p I r rflp I >y I < t amt •.d » •K I . liii i^C b* T r r^' I I . 4* r •'bv: • ib ■ • r. I .•,^:MtF'>aCT’^ rr? r { I, I hK r• 4\f ►" & < J I ( I 4 J 4 4 fl t » I I I • bL LviBw 1. f I t I ■ uir I I '•1 fi ncKUbh' a r d '4^ -r*- BI O ■ J £ Grady Matteson hit five three-pointers and finished with a game-high 29 points to lead Panthers at Saugatuck. He had those 29 points in the first three quarters. Tyler Howland had 16 points, Jarno Wiebenga 12 and Keegan Hill ten points. Sam Bos led the Trailblazers with 11 points. <,jai f.'< L ..Lt S r •J ? B E £ {^TP ^*1 r< MUi >> 1 laivFl hosi p # I •> i rrj J'; V IT r ^7 « - I A t-M < J t [ t oi i-ati JieZ I E f I •• 'Jr. r*. IE* ;l ( NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Bar^ County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following; Case Number V-01-2026 - Gordon R. Skinner, Christopher Zagors (Applicant/Property Owners); Tim Schollaart (Applieant) Location: 11168 Anchor Cove Dr. Road, Shelbyville, in Section 8 of Orangeville Township. Purpose: Request tor a variance to allow a 4 foot side yard setback, {10ft is required) and a variance to allow 23' of lakefront setback (25ft is required) in the Recre­ ational Lakes (RL) zoning district. Meeting Date: January 12,2026. Time: 7:00 PM. Place: Tyden Center Community Room, 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Site inspections of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals mem­ bers before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to 948-4820, or emailed to Barry County Planning kre^ irector Jeff Keesler at ikeeslef@faarrvcountv.org. 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Ml 49302 616-485-9891 I .V -u! ! h.K » ■ oMsoowH ' 5d hiw r^GOnamft* e .2 Jiib bemeewq ■Qlqnw A steaX TO r HiOrtfi _ I I I Jill S. Zoet 5519 W. State Rd. Middleville. Mt 49333 616-450-1306 J cn J ) V (* T •»! Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry Coun­ ty Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hast­ ings. Ml 49058, until 11 :00 A.M. January 15, 2026. for the following project. Specifications and additional in­ formation may be obtained at the Road Commission Office located at the above address or on our web­ site at www.barrycrc.org. Well Replacement at the Barry County Road Commission The Board reserves the right to reject any or ail proposals or to waive irregularities in the best inter­ est of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Chairman David Solmes Vice Chairman Jim James Jamie Knight Member < M < I. aids and services, such as signers for the hearing im­ paired and audio tapes of printed materials being con­ .* I » f �I } 1^ Ik i I ! ' I I 1 1 Thursday, December 25, 2025 THE HASTINGS BANNER VIEVI^Group wwwHastingsBannercom 9 1 T" ’1 T I Alberts leads TH ladies at Plainwell tourney with runner-op finish 'I J r s f r A Brett Bremer Sports Editor I « ’•j J Plainwell freshman Evangeline Coutu has been Thomapple Kellogg junior Rylee Alberts kryptonite so far. Alberts ran her record for the sea­ son to 11-2 with a runner-up finish in the 135-pound weight class Sunday at Plainwell’s Meer Memorial Girls Tour­ ney. The two losses have come against Coutu, and this time went a little better than the last. Coutu took a 9-2 win in their 13 5-pound championship match, after having pinned Alberts in the third period oftheir first meeting this month. Alberts pinned her first two foes on the day, Mason County Central’s Raelyn Wilson in the quarterfinals and Ana Sofia Vega from Plainwell in the championship round. It was the first loss of the season for Vega in one of the tournament’s toughest weight classes. , Coutu moved to 10-1 with her championship. The Thomapple Kellogg girls were sixth as a team on the day and a trio of Delton Kellogg girls had their team 30th in the day’s final team standings. Constantine won the day’s championship with 155 points ahead of Otsego 143, Plainwell 140, Harper Creek 100, Ham­ ilton 98, Thomapple Kellogg 86, Three Rivers 77, Gull Lake 69.5, Mattawan 52 and Paw Paw 52 in the top ten. Delton « • . *1 > • / I A % I J * a. I I 5^ r "Ss b . s> "rt- • ) 5^ I L. k 1 J i •I-, WT .r ■ I .1 5 « 'Ir t u - A Delton Kellogg’s Jazlynn Hall (right) and Otsego's Harmony Barck work for control during the first period of a 125-pound consolation match at the Plainwell Meert Memorial Tournament Sunday at Plainwell High School. Photos ’tsi . 'f T« d ‘T ' V #<' ' 4 '■y fico'icl I " •t • t1 1 n f t. <r i I Ji*. ■ A <1 1 by Brett Bremer !Ws:b_ ’^ 'W < I J < ' K I I I k>,. I *«< V I I I X X pA A **■* I I s __ .* * I r’ >***• < r* ft I I J M <-_ 4^' I ’•% t « «k i J » I M* J C I vl h i A f r^’ fl K J ■ I n. I 1 I ■*7 *rt> 1 Thornapple Kellogg 135-pounder Rylee Alberts works to pin Mason County Central’s Raelyn Wilson during their quarterfinal match Sunday at the Plainwell Meert Memorial Tournament. Alberts finished as the runner-up at her flight. F ** 1“^ •olleXolq^rn'iuri' L •| IJ jVTjiy’'? I M ”1 L i i I I 1 s •- illCijTLiuVi iiR.r; I. > 4' I I I Saugatuck, a SAC Central favorite, takes it to Panthers in first meeting i r -r®*--------I ♦ Panther cheer wins championship at Plainwell Cheerfest . iwthjsii b II < f* I I I k I » 1 t An ■i I- -’ft - 1 i I r’ -' 2 < i ? . . J 1 “15 -ICOI \U .&• ,2.: C •1 <■' I’Ll One meet and one championship. The Delton Kellogg varsity compet­ itive cheer team opened its 2025-26 season by winning the Division 4 cham­ pionship Saturday at the Plainwell Deck the Mats Cheerfest. The Panther team had the top score in each of the three rounds among the three D4 teams competing. Delton Kellogg tal­ lied a score of 189.5 in round one, 176.92 in round two and 216.5 in round three. That gave the Panthers an overall score 11 III* ■ tj' U’• 3 i.r r Brett Bremer Sports Editor J r 7 t I A •d nOdIC ■T 1 r? Wk . f. I i ■- 3£^'. 1 b S1 I ' ‘HiR Il ‘ ;Ms I I I I 1 r riiO ri to i I ‘.’f c t > I Vi 0 u: C ■'1 bv*’ I 3 F*r ^Tt'J d! I I ’ -. >-.1'' I I I I I r '' r I ; 'Sf5 J 11 l> ‘H' I Kellogg closed the day with 19.5 points at the 35-team tournament. Thomapple Kellogg had four girls finish among the top six at their weight class and a total of nine girls scored at least one victory on the day. Briella Dyk­ stra was fourth at 115 pounds improving her record to 10-3 on the season. Maggie McKeown was fifth at 105 pounds for TK and Kayla Price sixth at 130 pounds. Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ coach Clint Post said he is happy to have his roster up to five girls for the season at the moment. A trio competed Sunday with the top finish coming trom junior Olivia Post who was fifth in the 130-pound weight class. Olivia Post was 4-2 overall for the day. She pinned Thomapple Kellogg’s Kayla Price 1:18 into their match for fifth place. Post was bested by Hamilton’s Ana Ruggles in the quarterfinal round, then took two wins in consolation before falling to Plainwell’s Sophia Vega in the consolation semifinals, TK’s Price and McKeown bo± wres­ tled their way into the championship semifinals at their flight before then bat­ tling back through consolation matches for ±eir top six finishes. Delton Kellogg’s Olivia Vincent at 15 5 pounds had one victory for her squad, a pin of Gigi Fazio from South Haven in the first round of consolation. : ad r - f h J i .SW ■» *•»> ». iC * * «<»- •i*-. .V w * The Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team fell 51 -22 to an unde­ feated Saugatuck team on the road in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Central Division Friday. The loss drops the Panthers to 1 -2 on the season and 0-2 in the conference.’ “We ran into a tough team with a lot of shooters,” Delton Kellogg head coach Kevin Lillibridge said. “They came out and shot the ball well against our zone.” The Trailblazers’ Tali Laskowski of 582.92 points. Bangor was second with an overall score of 473.74 and Comstock third with 304.40. The host Plainwell Trojans, a state fi­ nals team last season, won the four-team Division 2 contest with an overall score of738.24 ahead ofCedar Springs 702.56, Otsego 602.90 and Wayland 591.30, Plainwell had scores of228.6 in round one, 218.14 in round two and 291.5 in round three. The Delton Kellogg girls will head to Schoolcraft Jan. 8 for the first South­ western Athletic Conference jamboree. f 1 r*« p ■ 4. • BKt« iKjas. -SJlfisE *■. scored 15 of her team-high 18 points in the first half. Saugatuck led 30-6 at the half. Addie Stampfler had eight points andcoach Lillibridge said she handled the Trailblazers’ pressure all night. Jalin Lyons had a good shooting night and finished with seven points for DK. Kelsey Watson didn’t score, but led the Panthers on the boards with ten rebounds. The Delton Kellogg girls are off now until a trip to Fennville Jan. 5. 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Li I I �10 f Thursday, December 25, 2025 t the HASTINGS BANNER VIEW I Group www.HastingsBanner.com Mike Adamson championship goes to DK team with five individual tities A, >• The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team took the championship at Ionia’s annual Mike Adamson Invitational Saturday with five guys winning flight championships. The Panther team beat out St. John’s at the top of the day’s ten-team standings. Evan Stampfler at 138 pounds, Griffyn Hannon 150, Tucker Tack 157, Mendon Phillips 165 and Mitchell Swift won flight titles for Delton Kellogg. Stampfler, Har­ mon and Swift were all 5-0 for the day. Phillips was 4-0 and Tack 3-0 for the day. Brandon Nieuwenhuis at 106 pounds and Mason Ferris at 19 finished as flight runners-up for DK. David Cheftchuk was third at 215 pounds and Joseph McCoy placed fourth at 144 pounds. Stampfler pinned Keith Miller from Blanchard Montabella after a quick rever­ sal in the second period oftheir 138-pound championship match. It was the fourth pin of the day for Stampfler, In the 150-pound championship match, Hannon pinned St Johns’Hayden Billings in the closing seconds ofthe second period. Phillips ended his run to the 165-pound championship by scoring a 5-1 win over St Johns’ Brady Heibeck. He got a quick reversal in the third period for the final points of the bout and then rode out Bill­ ings for the victory. Swift got the 285-pound championship with five pins. The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team spit a pair of tough Southwestern Athletic Conference duals at home Wednesday scoring a 49-30 win over Schoolcraft while falling 49-29 to an Allegan team ranked third in the state in Division 3. Ferris for all intents and purposes sealed the win over Schoolcraft for the Panthers on their home mat with a pin in the 190-pound bout. That victory boosted his team to a 37-30 lead, and Cheftchuk and Swift followed up with forfeit victories that moved DK to its final margin. Nieuwenhuis at 106 pounds, Kayle McLellan at 120, Stampfler at 144 and Phillips at 165 also had pins for Delton Kellogg in the victory, Joseph McCoy scored a 15-7 major decision with two third-period take downs of Schoolcraft’s Nyko Winebaugh in their • ■»* < J ■ T •A. u r 1 t: I *L J# ff iiWiB^aawffTr - ---J I • •••* bwm. Delton Kellogg's 1571b Tucker Tack works to control Schoolcraft’s Lucas Noora on the mat during their match Wednesday. Dec. 17, at DKHS. 138-pound match. Tack scored a 7-3 win over Schoolcraft’s Lucas Noora in ±eir 157-pound bout. I ) « »444I. < The Panders are now 1 -3 in Sou±westem Athletic Conference duals this winter. . The Delton Kellogg team is off now until the Homer Invitational Jan. 3. 1 » > aw ' I r !• 1 11 lOiibSABqe-' The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team notched its first victory ofthe season to head into the holiday break. The Vikings took a 73-26 win at Eaton Rapids in Capital Area Activities Con­ ference White Division play Thursday Dec. 18. Max Thrun had 11 points, SkylerOberlin ten and Ethan Matthews nine points for the Vikings. James Tichvon chipped in six points and a game-high 17 rebounds. The Viking team also got eight points apiece from Bryer Poll, Hollis Poll and Jaxon Jablonski. Ryan Steel led Eaton Rapids with ten points. The Vikings built their lead to 35-15 in the first half. Both teams were chasing their first victory of the season. Lakewood is now 1 -5 overall and 1 -2 in the CAAC White. Eaton Rapids falls to 0-7 and 0-3 in con­ ference play. Lakewood has a string oftough ones in the return from the holiday break going on the road to face CAAC White foes Portland Jan. 6 and Lansing Sexton Jan. 8. 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I •. &di 1 -■ ’ Z/IBOSj J cI i i I I 'irr>v .■»HriW')AA3 aiiiBE-l bm ilB nvr rnn; Haq J 3 37 i -«»niE-Ob^ -OoipHsI ebtqa>l noiaH ; I ' -<Blq fioooyj! loi^niiiE £ xEd Loo'^/'j^h J I li fcsno . 1-' * I r • > 1 f nio:^ yksid vfialod urij rnort rnujin &df s I oosl bfioi orij= no 'istnoixs^snianBJbnfld.fiBtbflfilrioO i ■ ^’1 I 1 ol IfsK) r U‘ SMhtodflm i 1 t S9BF *rh Mix and Barton win two games each as Saxons toppie Coidwater * J. Brett Bremer The Hastings boys rolled their way to a 3-0 start in the iiterstate-8 Athletic Conference wi± a 26-4 win in Coldwa­ ter Thursday. The Saxons took a 26-4 win over Coldwater at Midway Lanes in Cold­ water Thursday. Brody Mix and Andrew Barton won two individual points each during the regular games. Mix had scores of 200 pins and 180. Barton rolled a 234 and a212. Aiden Hook won a point for the Sax­ ons with a 212. Dakota Cole won a point by Perry Hardin I with a 165 game and also scored a 175, The Saxons rolled a 175 and 165 in the two Baker games with help fivm Owen Boge and Jonas Stiling. The Coldwater girls dropped the Hastings girl’s team to 0-3 in the conference with a 28-2 win over their guests. Megan Ramey won two points for Hastings with games of 167 and 140. Other top scores fi-om the Hastings girls included a 101 fi-om Chloe Pirtle, an 80 from Misha Haskin, a 97 from Khloe Baker and a 116 from Tempy Jiles. Hastings will host a match for the first time this season at Hastings Bowl, Jan. 6, taking on conference foe Pennfield. Sports Editor Delton Kellogg 106-pounder Brandon Nieuwenhuis (back) works to pin Schoolcraft’s Bryce Bozell during the second period of their match Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Delton Kellogg High School. 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